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== June1873 ==
1. Sunday wind Sclear .to 2 church wolveston , preactied . Gehen egéson to Zex , DeMoone and urfé peri- in
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10 tuesday wired 9 14 hai marked Rond Randall to help with lease Term at the same todos to direct and lea Brook field-Station
11 Wednesday wind Well,we I not well . Randall twee - Marcire part of the way
12 Thursday wind Italia To Belimasel fors maringot Nori Da choice 810 pais To Boyd son Garrow 88 75cts atwee got shoes from ly cultivate carne afterstone I learn To Ride horse Randall draut mosep
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13 fryday wind SE clear To St Thomas Brought jr Johnson home. Bawed $15 from Mrs Finch To cullvers to diner. Randall drawed Manure
14 Saturday wind SW clear cultivated corn fore noon Randall drawed manure and went to Belmont after noon got him a pair of shoes $2.25 cts neckTie and box colars Bargened with R Sleath for a plow for lumber at $13,50 per Thousand plow $18
15 Sunday wind SE clear to 2 church at 3 oclock James Learnd and Charles fergeson To diner W Barn and C Brown and wives To Tea and j Learm and wife and 3 boys to Tea
16 Monday wind SW clear To London got Mashine from Elet gave a note for $55 to be paid the 1st day of january 1874 got points for cultivater got a pair of shoes Randall spread manure joe to help Nub cow to Bull
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17 Tuesday wind SE clear cut Thistles Randall and Jane to pick nick 18 Wednesday wind SW clear I was sick Randall drawed wood and went to Belmont fare. Hanah Learn and Leta finch and Adaline Gracey and Mr D Moore called in the evening Johnson and bay came from Building fence to St Thomas 19 Thursday wind SW clear cultivated corn I Learn to help Randall comenced To plow sumer falowe Bees swarmed spot hefer to Bull let j R johnson have The wool to work on shares 45lb wool 20 fryday wind NW clear cultivated corn forenoon to Belmont afternoon got a plow from Sleath $18 got wagon tire set at Abots $1..50cts Randall plowed 21 Saturday wind SW clear plowed sumer falowe <s>Rand</s> Randall plowed got from Cambell a single harnes for $30 To be paid in lumber at $14 per 1000 R Learn here at night
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22 Sunday wind E Rain at home Randall and jane To Maplton George C Learn and George Deacon to Tea father and Mother here at night and Charles Learn jr 23 Monday wind E cloudy Set calage done choars Randall plowed let E Mc have 100 feet boards for $1.50 got from Mother $2. Mother here fathe went home Black cow To Bull Rain at night 24 Tuesday wind E cloudy helped Ev Learn To saw Randall and team To Mothe To EV Learn I Paid her $2 25 Wednesday wind E clear hoed potatoes got a pump from P Tutnam for $7,50 ct Randall plowed D Moore had a Cow To Bull 26 Thursday wind E went To simcoe To fine To S coners <s>Bugners</s> To Tea To Bugners at night To Philips Cullves 27 fryday wind SE To hullville to Barbers To Diner To W cullvers To Tea. To Philips at night
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28 Saturday wind S to simcoe to Carlton Cullvers for Diner To To R Willcox, to Tea to Nisbet Cullvers at night 29 Sunday wind SE to Blooms Burgh to Church Elder Slat preached. To philips at night. pide to Bull 30 Monday wind SW Rain all day To john Cullvers To Tea to Malons to Diner to philips at night
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== July 1873 == 1 Tuesday wind W Came home David Barber and wife with us 2 Wednes wind W rain Took a load of cheese 30 To Danchestar Station David Barber with me 3 Thursday wind W to Belmont To mill got money for cheese $31. Barber and wife went to St Thomas Randall and jane To E lick Brush here at night Bees swarmed 4 fryday wind S clearn hoed garden to Belmont got the chop 20 bushel let Sleath have 786 fet boards Abot 148 feet bees swarmed D Moore had a cow to B Randall and jane cam home 5 Saturday wind W clear Done choars paid Mrs finch $15 fore noon Randall hlped D Moore cut hay afternoon D Barber and wife here at night gave him $2 for Margret Cullver from E Brush
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6 Sunday wind W clear cool To 2 Church Wolverton preached David Barber and wife with us john finch and Siss to diner To prayer meeling at night 7 Monday wind SW clear Mowed fore noon Raked and Drawed in 1 load in the shed after noon Barber and wife and Ann To john Learns here at night 8 Tuesday wind W Rain fixed Barn brdge to church meeting at night Barber and wife here 9 Wednesday wind W cut hay fore noon Raked and put up after noon Ann with barbre and wife To London. Spot cow to Bull 10 Thursday Wind W rain{M Drawed in hay 3 load 1 in Barn 2 in shed to Belmont at night with D Barber got chees 6 lb? 10 cts Dyer 11 fryday wind W clear Drawed hay in barn 5 load lot james Camble have lumber 2144 feet D Barber went home celem stayed
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12 Saturday wind SE clear Drawed hay 2 load cut after noon Ann was sick had Dr Cline here Randall To Belmont at night John Stewart had a cow here 13 Sunday wind S clear To 2 church Celema with me Ann sick Reetch preached 14 Monday wind SW rain cut thistles james Shirk called in the evening and wife 15 Tuesday wind W rain fore noon cut hay after noon and put up. David Barber and Margret cullver came here at night 16 Wednesday wind SW cloudy cut hay finshed fore noon Raked and put up Drawed in 2 load after noon W jackson and wife D Barber and wife and Margret Cullver here To Diner 17 Thursday wind W Rain put up hay after noon Rain at night David Barber and wife and Mary Cullver here Lill and Broon cows to B ut
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18 fryday wind S rain Took D Barber and wife and Margret Cullver To The Cars for home fore noon Drawed 3 load of hay after noon 19 Saturday wind NW Rain Drawed hay in drive Barn 5 load 1 in Barn Randall Took jane home at night pide cow to Bull 20 Sunday wind NW clear To 2 church Wolverton preached. To W Bass To Diner james Learn and W AugusTine Adaline gracy and jane Stevenson to Tea. Randalls horse Ran away 21 Monday wind S clear Drawed in 4 load of hay Peter Tutnam Set up Mashine. Calista picked cherys Randall took his Bugy to Belmont to get mended Midge hefer To Bull 22 Tuesday wind SW clear cut and Bound wheat Mrs Tralon here and Mrs foster and Ed for cherys let james Camble have joies156 for $2,49 cts not paid
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23 Wednesday wind SE clear cut and put up weat EV Learn To help. Mrs Traton To Diner got chery 24 Thursday wind Sw clear hot cut and put up wheat and finished fall wheat Mrs Traton for chereys Calista for cherys here 25 fryday wind SW clear Rain at night Draged fore noon on sumer falowe cultivated after noon Randall Draged Mrs Traton here for cherys 26 Saturday wind SE cloudy to Belmont got the horses shod 6 set 2 new ones Catlarine Leach and jane Learn here at night. balon and wife To Tea 27 Sunday wind S clear hot To Mary jane farqurs funeral john finch and john fergeson and georg Learn to diner. Star cow To Bull 28 Monday wind E cloudy Rain helped EV Learn to line wheat Randall to help Mrs Traton and calestu here for cherys Mrs D Moore to Diner
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29 Tyesday wind W clear Drawed in wheat after noon Randall helped EV Learn fore noon 30 Wednesday wind SW clear hot Drawed in wheat finished Randall helped. got from Mrs Bass 10 quarts beryes for $1.00cts 31 Thursday wind SE cloudy Rain cut fence corners fore noon Randall Raked Stable Rain after noon Randall to harietsvill Robert Learn here at nght == August 1873 == 1 fryday wind SW to Belmont got cheese money $32 . . got from Odle 30 lb sugar $3 and a barel salt $1..65 cts Randall went to Aylmer uncle finch abd Annt Came from Loho Traughton to Diner. 2 Saturday wind SW clear cut thistles fore noon to covnant meeting after noon. Drawed in 2 load of Rakings afTer Tea Randall to help
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3 Sunday wind NW clear cool To 2 church at 11. and Night Wolverton preach fore noon Grant at night To hills to Tea 4 Monday wind NW clear Cultivated on sumer falow with flora and pete Ann picked the geese Randall to Lyons 5 tuesday wind SW clear Dug Onions. To church Meeting at night Randall draged sum erfalow 6 Wednesday wind SW clear To swamp To j R john sons to Diner. Randall sawed his Dash Board indians got honey and cherys $1.30 7 Thursday wind SW rain to help finches Thras with Team and Randall 8 fryday wind SW clear Done choars Randall drawed Manure johnsond and boy to tea lill to Bull 9 Saturday wind chang {illegible} clear To 1 church on camita To covnant meeTing Randall To Belmont got his Bugy To mapleTon at night <s>Diner<s> Tea D Ed woods</s></s>
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10 Sunday wind SE clear to 2 church Grant preached 11 Monday wind W rain, clear comenced to cut oats 12 Tuesday wind W cloudy cut oats jR johnson and Sam to help bind and Randall Bound 13 Wednesday wind E cloudy cut oats finished Randall and Sam jhn son Bound Ann sick 14 Thursday wind E clear set up oats Randall helped fore noon to Belmont after noon got from Odle12 yds coTon and {<s>of</s>?} 2 yds print 17 cts bar soap 20. 1 spool 15 cts comb 50 lamp glass 10 cts 15 fryday wind NE clear Done choars Randall to help EV Learn after noon Traded horses with George Apleford 16 Saturday wind N clear Rain Comenced spring wheat Hiram and George Smith to Diner. to john Learns after tea
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11 Saturday wind E clear to 2 church Wolverton preached Galaton finch to Diner 18 Monday wind SE clear cut spring wheat Randall Bound 19 tuesday wind S clear cut spring wheat Randall Bound EV Learn helped after noon finished 20 Wednesday wind SW clear Done choars Randall to help EV Learn Draw in oats. let G finch have .50 cts 21 thursday wind SW clear Drawed in the oats 7 acres Randall and joe Drawed Adaline Gracy here at night 22 fryday wind SW clear Drawed in spring wheat Randall and joe to help finished harvest 23 Saturday wind E N clear plowed for wheat Randall helped EV Learn Draw oats in
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24 Sunday wind E clear To 2 church Wolverlon preached j Shrink and wife and 2 girls to Diner here the old sow had 10 pigs 25 Monday wind SW rain forenoon to help EV Learn Thrash after noon 296 oats 44 bushel of wheat 26 Tuesday wind E cloudy cleaned wheat fore noon To Belmont to mill after noon 10 bushed of wheat and 12 of chop To wagon to E Mathews to get ex to fergesons at night Colen had his foot Taken of with reaper 27 Wednesday wind E clear cut sowed corn fore noon plowed for wheat after noon 28 Thursday wind SE clear plowed with 2 Teams finch shed to Belmont at get The grist let Hawkins have 200lb flour $ 6 50 let Abot have pears $ 1. 00 Let pots have pears .75 cts got from Odle 1/2 lb Tobaco and heave powder .50 29 fryday wind SW clear to Niles Town To court for a witness for jane Stvenson Bines To Deacon Edwards
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Randall put up corn EV Learn hat a cow to Bull 30 SaTurday wind S clear hot cut sowed corn to Belmot at night let Dyer have 9 Doz eggs got 9. bowls Randall got his colt shod to Abots 2 shers 31 Sunday wind SW Rain at home john Learn and wife and john finch to Tea == September 1873 == 1 Monday wind W clear. cool to ST Thomas to Diner To Charles Learns. put in the Mechants Bank $201 for my self and $45 for Randall Randall to help fawcett Thrash 2 Tuesday wind NW clear Sowed wheat 6 Randall Draged with colts 3 Wednesday wind SE rain at night finished Draging the wheat and furowed out 4 Thursday wind SW Rain to Belmont got wagon got from Dyer chees mong $30. Randall to Belmont to H Lacks sale
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5 fryday wind NW clea to james Shirk paid $5 john Denis paid $5 for the preacher got from A Ravy $ 8 helped D Morne to plow after noon with the 2 Teams and Randall 6 Saturday wind NW clear put up sowed corn fore noon To covnant meeting after noon W Marsh way put in Deacon. paid W Marsh for the preaches $24 7 Sunday wind SW Rain To 2 church Wolverton preached john Denis and wife and Magy Black To Diner jane Stevenson ja Alen to Tea Randall to Church Robert Learn To Diner 8 Monday wind SE clear To swamp got posts fixed posts after noon Randall cut sowed corn Turned. on. clover the cows and cattle 9 Tuesday wind SW cool clear to ST Thomas with posts and Trees 7 cherys 5 plums and 1 aple set Them Randall cut corn
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10 Wednesday wind SW clear cut corn Randall helped 11 Thursday wind S clear cut corn Randall helped took up 2 skips of Bees at night put 4 in the wood house 12 fryday wind S Rain at night cut corn Randall helped 13 Saturday wind N cool to Belmont paid Mathews $175 got from Odle goods for $174 Calvin Brown and wife and john finch here at night Traded horses with Georg C Learn 14 Sunday wind NW cool to 2 church to prayer MeeTing Browns with us to W Barrs to Diner Randall Drove peTe colt 15 Monday wind S Rain after n cut corn Randall helped Ram after noon Star cow To Bull 16 Tuesday wind NW clear Cut and put up corn Randall helped finishd cuTing. Let SroughTon have 100 feet plank for Road $150
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17 Wednesday wind SE cloudy put up corn fore noon finished. to Belmont fore after noon. got from Odle Dyes 1/2 lb tobacoe. 25cts 18 Thursday wind SW clear Drawed. wood killed a pig Done choars got 1 bus potatoes from Sraughton Rain at night 19 fryday wind NW clear comenced To Tharsh spring wheat 84 bushed Aplefords Thrashed Sraughton and bill and D Moore EV Learn and joe john cullver and galaTon finch to help 20 Saturday wind N clear Thrashed fall wheat 124 bushed 108 oats Mashine brake dawn james Learn here at night 21 Sunday wind S clear to Disiple Church E Shepard preached Randall to 2 church SLer preached 22 Monday wind SE Rain to Neal taylors. to Old Mr Taylors funeral D Apeford To London for Repairs
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10 Wednesday wind SW clear cut corn Randall helped 11 Thursday wind S clear cut corn Randall helped took up 2 skips of Bees at night put 4 in the wood house 12 fryday wind S Raind at night cut corn Randall helped 13 Saturday wind N cool to Belmont paid Mathews $173 got from Odle goods for $174 Calvin Brown and wife and john finch here at night Traded horses with Georg C Learn 14 Sunday wind NW cool to 2 church to prayer Meeting Browns with us to W Barrs to diner Randall Drove pete colt 15 Monday wind S Rain after n Cut corn Randall helpedRam after noon Star cow To Bull 16 Tuesday wind Nw clear Cut and put up corn Randall helped finishd cuTing let SroughTonhave 100 feet plank for Road $150
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17 Wednesday wind SE cloudy put up corn fore noon finished. to Belmont fore after noon. got from Odle Dyes 1/2 lb tobacoe. 25cts 18 Thursday wind SW clear Drawed. wood killed a pig Done choars got 1 bus potatoes from Sraughton Rain at night 19 fryday wind NW clear comenced To Tharsh spring wheat $4 bushed Aplefords Thrashed Sraughton and bill and D Moore EV Learn and joe john cullves and galaTon finch to help 20 Saturday wind N clear Thrashed fall wheat 124 bushed 108 oats Mashine broke dawn james Learn here at night 21 Sunday wind S clear to Disiple Church E Shepard preached Randall to 2 church Sler preached 22 Monday wind SE Rain to Neal taylors. to Old Mr Taylors funeral D Apeford To London for Repairs
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23 tuesday wind S cloudy finished thrashing oats 218 bushed David Barber and wife here at night paid for Thrashing $13.75 to D Apleford 24 Wednesday wind SE clear to London to fair David Barber and wife with us Colen fergeson here at night Rain at night 25 Thursday wind W clear to help Soeughton thrah D Moore to help Randall and Colin fergeson To London to fair David Barber and wife here 26 fryday wind S clear to help W Gracey Thrash Randall to help D Moore father and Mother and D Barber and wife here at night. Randall got a pair of boots at W jacksons. $2.90 27 fryday wind SW warm to Belmont to W jacksons To Diner paid him $2.90 got 3 shoes set to Abots David Barber and wife with us Randall to help gracy Thrash
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28 Sunday wind S warm to No 7 W jackson preach and to sunday school David Barber and wife and Ann to 2 church at 3 pm Sler preachedjg faucell and wife To diner, john and siss finch james and jane Learn and Miss Godby to Tea. 29 Monday wind N rain picked up aples fore noon cleaned wheat after noon David Barker and wife here john Learn and wife To Tea 30 Tuesday wind W clear To ST Thomas with David Barber got photograph group for $ 1.37 1/2 . To Diner to charles Learns The womin to faucett frost at night == October 1873 == 1 Wednesday widn N clear to swamp. Randall drawed wood. frost at night 2 thursday wind S clear Drawed in sowed corn and 1 load of corn and went To Belmont To Mill 18 bushel of wheat got from Odle 20lb sugar and 1 lb Tobacoe $2.50 cts got a buck from john Learn
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3 fryday wind E clear Dug potatoes fore noon Drawed corn after noon Ann pick the geese George C Learn To Diner 4 Saturday wind S Rain to Aylmer show To jesa Learns To Tea To Calum Browns at night 5 Sunday wind W cloudy rain at night To Aylmer To church. S Baldwin preached. To Edward Browns to diner at home at night. Rain 6 Monday wind N cool cloudy picked Aples 22 bushed Randall comenced to plow in midle field 7 Tuesday widn W clear picked up Aples 34 bushel Randall plowed W gracy wife to Diner 8 Wednesday wind SE clear picked Aples 12 bushel fore noon let Traughton have 20 bushel aples to Lyons show after noon Randall to show and Ann paid Hughs 48 cts promis to pay T j Putnam $ 20 for bad luck on colt
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9 Thursday wind S clear picke Aples fore noon 6 bu to belmont after noon let Dyer Odle have 536 lb flour at $3 per unt let Abott have 1 hundred flour $ 3.25 cts Randall plowed fore noon 10 fryday wind S clear picked Aples fore noon Took Maple boards to Belmont. 738 feet for Dr camble. had D Moores Mare. Randall plowed john Doan had a cow to Bull 11 Saturday wind SW Rain to Belmont let Dr camble have 828 feet boards he paid $21 fore noon To help D Moore thrash after noon Randall help all day 12 Sunday wind NW clear to new sarum to church Elder haycock preached to Diner to E turners Randall at home 13 Monday wind NW cloudy helped D f Moore thrash fore noon to j g faucetts sale after noon got a cow and fork for $ 15 35 cts Ann to j R johnsons got yarn
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13 tuesday wind SW clear warm Drawed in corn Randall helped 15 Wednesday wind E clear Drawed in corn finished borowed a horse from john Learn lent him the wagon 16 Thursday wind S E cloudy wind at night plowed fore noon Peter Putnam here to fix pump after noon 17 fryday wind E clear plowed fore noon Randall plowed all day P j Putnam put in the pump ater noon for $8.25 ct got loards {50 tm written above} Erick Smith and wife to Diner 18 Saturday wind SW Rain husked corn Randall To help D Moore clean wheat Cows star Broke her horn 19 Sunday wind SW cloudy at home to gracy to Archa Mcolum john Learn and wife and child charles Learn and wife and 2 children francy Deacon and wife and 2 children to Tea in evening
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20 Monday wind NE cloudy snow at night plowed Randall plowed in the 14 Acre field 2 teams kept the horses in the stable at night 21 Tuesday wind SW snow rain husked corn and killed a hog Randalf went to W gracyes at night put cows in the stable 22 Wednesday in SW clear To Belmont fore noon got cheese money $ 25 plowed and Randall after noon 2 Teams. Rain at night 23 Thursday wind SW Rain husked corn Randall To Belmont. Robert Learn Took the horse home 24 fryday wind SW clear husked corn fore noon Randall and Moore picked Aples. plowed after noon 2 Teams 25 Saturday wind SW clear plowed 2 teams Randall helped 26 Sunday wind E cloudy Rain at night to New Sarum To church Elder Haycock preached to Lymans To Diner To EV Learns to Tea. paid j Merlatt $101 for Taxes
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27 Monday wind S cloudy plowed after noon husked corn core noon Randall helped W gracy paid $ 8.65 28 Tuesday wind SEWN snow husked corn Randall to help 29 Wednesday wind WN snow husked corn Randall helped 30 Thursday wind SE cloudy rain fixed stable Drawed in pumpkins fore noon husked corn afternoon Randall helped 31 fryday wind SW snow husked corn Randall to help == November 1873 == 1 Saturday wind SW clear husked corn Randall To help. put the Buck with The sheep turned Them to D Moores 2 Sunday wind SW Rain at home Randall to gladsTone church 3 Monday wind NW snow clear husked corn Randall helped to D Moores in The evening
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4 Tuesday wind S clear fixed platform on well fore noon husked corn after non Randall plowed D Moore and wife and Sarah Ann Legg her in the evening. frze 5 Wednesday wind SW clear husked corn Randall plowed frze 6 Thursday wind SW clear plowed Randall went away and left me To do for him self 7 fryday wind SE cloudy plowed finished the 14 acre field Randall to eds 8 SaTurday wind NW cloudy to Sroughtons got 10{bushel?} potatoes fore noon Done choars after noon Robert Learn here at night 9 Sunday wind NW cloudy at home D f Moore and wife and jane Stevenson To tea put up 2 big steers 10 Monday wind W cloudy helped D f Moore kill hogs 2 fore noon plowed after noon in garden
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11 Tuesday wind E cloudy snow to Belmont got horses pete and charley shod 4 new 4 set got from Dyer Odele coton yarn 2 bunches $ 3 50 1 lb Tea {50 above}1 lb tabacoe {50 above} wick {2 above} $102 Magenta {10 above} 2 bag {beside} $472 to john pettits at night D Moore with us put up 2 little sTeers 12 Wednesday wind NW cloudy cold husked corn Done choars Randall away 13 Thursday wind NW cloudy to john petitts child funeral fore noon Done choars and Drawed 2 load of wood after noon Randall home at night 14 fryday wind SW clear Drawed wood Randall to Belmont got a bufalow Robe. to Mckelons for $14 75 D Moore fetched grist home from mill for me 15 Saturday wind S clear Done choars Randall to Belmont sent with j Troughton for flax seed 25 cts 16 Sunday wind SW cloudy thawed At home all day
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17 Monday wind E cloudy Built a corn crib D f Moore to help. Randall went a way pedling wire j Dean to help him 18 Tuesday wind N clear Made cider fore noon D Moore E Learn to help plowed after noon sold D Moore The geese 13 for $6..00 19 Wednesday wind NW cloudy snow at night Built ash house Randall home at night paid Taxes $26 20 wheat 20 Thursday wind NW cloudy killed 5 hogs salted down 4 in baken D Moore Randall and E Learn To help 21 fryday wind NE snowed fixed sTable. Randall To Belmont sent Money for wire $27.50 $2 for other things 22 Saturday wind SW clear fixed sTable fore noon Randall helped To Belmont after noon got from Dyer pair of slips for Ann 80 cts john Learn and wife To diner he Took his Buck home. Randall got sage to Sroughtons
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23 Sunday wind E cloudy snow at home Mother hariet and litle chaley here To Tea Mother went to E Learns Hariet and charley slayed at night 24 Monday wind NW cloudy Done choars Randall to j Denis s sale george Aplefor and wife jack and jeny To Tea Hariet and charley here 25 Tuesday wind N cloudy helped E Learn kill 2 hogs fore noon Done choars afTer noon Drawed 1 load of wood let p j putnam have a hog 159 lb $8 95 cts haiet to Eds charley away D Moore Took some geese 26 Wednesday wind NW cloudy Done choars Randall choped D Demery and wife Mrs finch and cullver here To tea hareitt and charley D Moore paid $6 for geese 27 Thursday wind NE snow cleaned wheat cut 6 pigs fore noon to Mrs finches to Diner and Tea Ann and Hariet withe me put in sTraw after noon Took in the colts at night
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28 fryday wind NW cloudy snow to Belmont let Dyer Odle have 21 1/4 {$113 above} bushel of wheat {$386 written below} let Abott have boards 256 feet 29 Saturday wind N clear Done choars to john Learns in the evening charles Learn and wife with us Ann and hariet went to Eds james Learn here at night Randall home at night 30 Sunday wind NE cloudy at home to D Moores in the evening Ann To Eds charley and hariet went home == December 1873 == 1 Monday wind NE cold to swamp To D pulins to Sandy currys to E Smiths To Diner Randall a way with wire Hanah Learns child Born at 5 oclock in the morning 2 tuesday wid SE rain all day warm Done choars Ann washed Randall away with wife 3 Wednesday wid SW Rain Done choars. Randall home {bound at night written between the lines} 4 Thursday wind SW clear cold fixed fence Randall helped fence blowed Down
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5 fryday wind W clear cold fixed fence piled boards Randall chaped. to george Aplefords in The evening Randall and Ann with met to Tea 6 Saturday wind N clear to Hills to diner to covnant MeeTing in The afternoon Ann at home Randall To Belmont Robert Learn here at night 7 Sunday wind E cloudy at home Randall away Robert Learn here to diner 8 Monday wind E cloudy Rain Done choars had a cold and lame buck Randall home at night 9 tuesday wind SW Rain I was sick Randall chaped and Done choars 10 Wednesday wind W cloudy I was sick geting beter Randall chaped and Done choars sent a leter to Philip cullvers 11 Thursday wind SW cloudy Rain caryed in corn to the crib 142 bushel Randall helped
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12 fryday wind NE rain put in sTraw fore noon Randall helped caryed in corn 32 bushel to crib after noon. Mrs Daniel Apleford here To Tea 13 Saturday wind NE snow 4 inch husked corn Randall choared Dick colt had Distemer 14 Stunday wind SW cloudy at home to D Moores To Tea Randall and Ann To 15 Monday wind SW clear husked corn filled The crib 200 <s>hund</s>rd bushel Randall drawed wood for sugar bush 16 tuesday wind SW clear Drawed wood fore noon To Belmont after noon got from Dyer 1 lb tobacoe {50 written above} 2oz nut meg {10 written above} 3 yrds Drill {25 written above} 12 1/2 g 2 yrds coton hired Clark procton half month for $3 17 Wednesday wind SW clear cut wood clark to help in wood house Randall a pedling wire toaly called falls called E Moore here in the eve ning
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18 Thursday wind NE cloudy cut wood in The woods Clark to help. Randall Done Nothing Mealum fruit agent here at night 19 fryday wind N cloudy cut wood in the woods clark to help Randall choped after noon. paid to joliff school tax $11 70 sold R tooly 2 steers for $37 to be paid 1 day of february 1874. Elgin Marsh to diner 20 Saturday wind N snow cut wood in the wood house clark to help Randall To Belmont 21 Sunday wind N clear coldat home jack Smithto Tea 22 Monday wind S cloudykilled a beef fore noonto Belmont after noon let George franeis have a quater beef $2 56 Mrs foster a quarte $2 60 and bag aples 50 j Black a hog aples 75ct Abott a hog 75 ct got from Dyer 15 lb sugar $1 50. an 2 lb bisket 20 . 1 and 4 lb Raisons 50 {illegible} 3 lb curants 25 1 lb Tea 50 and 1 oz cin 5 {illegible} 1 aunt {illegible} 6 yds shirTing 120 and 2L drill 63 cts 2 yrs coton 25 cts shod {5 above} returned slips 80cts
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clark choped Randall helped To kill beef fore noon chaped after noon 23 Tuesday wind NE clear Done choars fore noon sawed wood after noon clark cut wood Randall to Eds at night Ann made a shirt for clark 24 Wednesday wind SE cloudy snow at night cut wood fore noon Done choars after noon Sent clark procton away at Noon for haveing loused The Bed. Randall to london got home at night 25 thursday wind SW cloudy Christmas day to john Learns To diner Philips here at night john finch to to Tea Randall To finches to diner let john Learn have beef quarter 54 lb 26 fryday wind SW snow cloudy to help finches Thrash Randall To help and team Asa Learn and wife To diner philip here 24 Saturday wind NE cloudy to help finches Thrash with team and Randall philip Done choars
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28 Sunday wind SW cloudy at home j Emery and R white <s>to d</s> called D f Moore and wife to Tea Randall away at night philip took horse home 29 Monday wind W Blustery snow To help finches Thrash fore noon Randall to help Done choars after noon Randall to Lyons 30 Tuesday wind W snow Done choars Randall To help George Apleford Thrash. we was To W hills in the evening Ran {crossed out} dall To orwell 31 Wednesday wind SW cloudy Done choars Randall came home at noon the Dick Colt Brake with The Distemper
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== Janruary 1874 ==
1 Thursday wind SW cloudy Dine choars. To misionary Meeting at night to No 7 john Learn and wife and W Brown To diner Randall away home at night Ed Moore here at Night
2 fryday wind SW fogy Done choars Randall home Thawed Rain at night
3 Saturday wind thawed SW cloudy Done choars. Randall to Belmont after noon Mateland Brown and George Lawer here at night. Thawed
4 Sunday wind SW cold changed at home. To EV Learn in the evening to tea
5 Monday wind NW clear To Harriestsville paid to S Bass $3.00 for taxes paid To john Dafoe 80 cts school tax to Lyons to town Meeting voted for cline Woodworth Stewart and Charlton and Hair Randall to Lyons to vote
6 Tuesday wind NE snow killed a Beef Randall and Ed to help H Herin to diner Bell fasqur and jane Stevenson to tea
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== March 1874 ==
<table>
<tr>
<td>Dan lost Time</td>
<td>Days</td>
</tr>
<table>
<table>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>away to Belmont</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18 April</td>
<td>away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Dan sick</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
== May==
<table>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
== June ==
<table>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Dan done road work</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Dan to pick nick</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
== July 1874 ==
<table>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
== Agust 1874 ==
<table>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Dan Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
== September 1874 ==
<table>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<table>
== October 1874 ==
<table>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
== November 1874 ==
<table>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Dan away drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<table>
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June 1874 pair
Dan pair $ 1.00
12 Pair Dan 1.00
26 Pair Dan. 1.24
30 Pair Dan 4.00
August 1874
22 pair dan 1.00
25 Pair Dan 4.00
$ September 1874
Pair Dan 4.00
20 pair dan 2
October 1874
Pair Dan 5.00
November the 1874 Receivew from Andrew learn in full for work dollars and sevently eight cents
- Daniel Gracery
June 1874 pair
Dan pair $ 1.00
12 Pair Dan 1.00
26 Pair Dan. 1.24
30 Pair Dan 4.00
August 1874
22 pair dan 1.00
25 Pair Dan 4.00
$ September 1874
Pair Dan 4.00
20 pair dan 2
October 1874
Pair Dan 5.00
November the 1874 Receivew from Andrew learn in full for work dollars and sevently eight cents
- Daniel Gracery
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I wednesday in N & Rain Dane Chaars let Pq Putman have 90 Bushel en 10lbs wheat for 81 121/2 ets per bushes $10 Raindall to farquers at night.
& thursday in N w claudy to st thomsa got etms a Bani tam ove Shoes to dines to fathers to tea to elder A smiths to new Sasum to meeting in evening slay cock pneachew. to lyman learns at night Randall done chaars.
9 friday in sclaudy snoe to Break faste to lymass came hame fame maan randall to Behmant after mean sale week hid per $275
10 saturday in S Wclaudy snow to Belmant afternoon got from dyer over cau T$6 pair Dyer in full $ 1082 Randaal Drawer 2 load of wood sold yalm learners the old sew for $7.00 11 sunday win N.W snow to new sarumm to church slay rock pneacoches. to poilph Learners to diner gave Dearan New cant $175 for the Raptish Paper.
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12 Monday WM claudy to Belmant to mill to WBarrs in the evening Randall to Bahmant Robert and Philip Learn took the old saw home
15 Tuesday in NE snow to yohn Learns got shingles (oao and 3/4)Randall sick
14 Wednessday in NM Bluestery Dance chaar caller to Alack Stwarts in evenning his wife sick. Randall sick
15 Thursday in W Blurstery Done chaars cleanew wheat in the evening Demoane in the evening Demoane to help john Doan monew his house past 16 Friday in Wclear cold To spring field with spring whaet 19 hu 45 lbs sold for $104 Barley & bushed solld for $115 per bushed . Randall Away WY hill and wife hes to tea evening john learm and in wife to tea. pair nutman $55 fon Natc 17 saturday in Selear Drawed weoa with calts fone moan to Belmpnt after fun got table faith and dress and shoes from dyer $5.45 the [air fauceth $1 for paper Randall sick pet Bass heren
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18 sunday win SC clear to new sarun to church elder hayeaek Preachew wy hill and wife with us to james warwicks to diner Randall sick
19 Monday in SC rain NW snow Daechaars haw weak old was hoarsse Randeel sick toath aks
20 tuesday in L claudy dane chaars to behmant after moan to old dyesr sale pair dyer $140 fo shoes lyman learn and wife to diner Randall to Relmont to i u learns to tea
21 wednesday S fogy done chaars. ly man an betsey and a map peadles to diner randall away at night 22 thursday in S W Rain done chaars sold duglass the sheep 13 for $48 he pair me $10. D for Moan filer the Buck sew for me randall at home
23 friday in NW Blustery Lane chaars Randell to Behmont learn and wife and yeme hera to tea.
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24 saturday in NWbluesd Done chaars Randall went to mapletan
25 Sunday in NW cold at home Randall away mrs d moane and sarah mm legg to tea.
26 monday in S W claudy done chaars Randall came home D gracy here in the evening. hargenw fin to work a year for $160 dug lass took the sheep and pair $38
27 tuesday win Snow Rain Done chaars Randall to doams george emery aw wife an am and elen mj frank and george c learn here to tea.
28 wednesday in NW claudy done choars nelson learn and wife to diner randall away at night
29 THURSDAY IN NW CLAUDY to election votew fpr S day Randall vote for day 30 friday N E snow blustery to Black Stewails wife s funeral W Yacks and wife to diner Randall to finehers to a surprise at night.
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31 Saturday un Nclear to Belmant got the horse shad to a balls & set get 25 1/2 lbs to bacoe from dyer hose matches pair galaury 1/2 lbs tea from W yeack son fon 40ets Draw 2 loadwas lower $300 from Randall
Set Ruary 1874 sunday win N L claudu to new sarum to church elder slay cock preached went with Dan gracy to No 4 in evening pair to Deacon New canch $ 1.00 james learn here at night
2 monday wind N E snow done choars Randall and jim heard soaly pair his mate $37.00
3 tuesday in wc claudy to st thomas Randall done chars got from cary 41 yeds caton and 26 print for $9.30, put in the merchan its Bank $306 to dies to fathers
4 wednesday in wealears done choars fane moan to serving field with wheat 34 afternoon, randall away Robert learn here at night.
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5 thursday win w clear to spring field with wheat sold to kip for $120 cys 22 bustell got 500 Brant $300 Randall Done choars A Susprize party here at nigght Fathers and mother here and about co persons to the surprise party
I fry day win I snow to lyman learns got oats 26 bushesl en barley 12 Randall done chaars
4 saturday in R Claudy to belmont with oats to chap 26 bushel got from nugant i barell saltan from from dyer 4 lbs lea $ 275 sets paw john G fawcett $ 1250 fon cau Randall to Behmont
$ suunday in Sclear to elder to new sarum
9 monday in NW claudy Drawal Weal Fone Moan put cam after moan David Brown here at night Randall came home.
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10 tuesday in Wclaudy snow to whites mill with came for chop fathers and mother here david Brown here Randall to new sarum to tea meeting.
11 wednesday iin Wclaudy to Belmoont pair YG gauces th $1.00 95 th got from nugent i bare saltand pitcher $1.45 lts thase from dyer 25ets gotchap from mill 26 bushell to games shirkes in the evening to tea gets 5 3/4 chees from hin 70cts Randall away
12 thursday wind S thawew Dane chars Drave dcik catt jane learn and llida hilll here at night Randell home
13 Friday wiind S Rain done choars lida hill and jane here Randall home 14 satuday in S wclara done hill went home jane here
15 sunday in S clear than to new sarun to chuch to w jane to new sarum day cock kneak new.
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16 monday in NW smuu blus to Andrew cliles got 2 bushel clover seed $12.00 Randall an yane came home.
17 tuesday in w clear cold done choars Randall draw wood in the sugar bush jane here.
18 wednesday in S clear done choars Randall to Belmnt little john learn here james learn here at night
19 thursday n SW rain at mig done choars Randall home mrs moane took her Bird home W gragery Buril
20 Friday in NW clear thawe to will Bushed wheat and 12 af oats to Y fuc westts to diner got cheese macy $2of 76 ots got boats for from $ 1, 75 its Randall home 21 Saturday wind NP snow dave chars Randall home george learn to diner
22 sunday wind L claudy at ome Randall and Jone to PV learn in the evening
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Monday in wice storm to mrs thomsons funeral to david moanes shepard pneached Randall to belmat to Y camlder tp work at harness trade mrs lariet moane sick.
24 tuesday wind w clear to george learness to dines w moane caller. W gracy and wife and kdaline to tea done gracy in the evening.
25 wednesday in St snoe done choars
26 thursday in SW cald to behmant let slauck irss have 30a feet hoards $4.00
got the griss from the mill jane worker at an dress
21 friday in SW clear done choars to hills got 2 bags turnips jane worker at an dress
28 saturday wind s clear done choars Randall came home at night
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March 1874
Sunday wind S. clear at home Randall and jane to glad stone to church john learn and masgret cullver to diner and S flemins to tea Randall went to Bekmmont at night margret here
2 monday wind Sclear made spindes dones choars margnet clulver here.
3 tuesday wind S W rain Travell the Buckets to the Bush taped co trees and took mar gret to john in the after moan 4 wednesday in NW clear done choars put the Buckets Round to trees.
5 Thursday wind L clear took the kittens to he bush and hund them margnet cullver walked over n johns here at night
6 friday in L claudy Rain done choars margnet cullver here
7 saturday in S W cludy to john learns took marget there fill come home with us randall come home at night
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8 Sunday in N snow at home Randall home Dan gracy to diner
9 Monday in N W snow blus dane choars let george let george ap lefond have randa;l harness randa;; went tp behment
10 tuesday wind N blus tery done chars
11 wednesday N Blusstery done chars to george aplefanels in the evening
12 thurday wind Neol blustery done choars
13 fridat wind NW Blustery done chars
14 saturday wind w clear sone choars Trawel wood 3 load Randall came home at night 15 sunday wind S clear thunder at home Rnadall home to D moans in the evening
16 monday wind S cloudy tapew the bush cannenced to boil gracy to worked ofr a year for me $ 160 chapter wines.
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17 tuesday wind SP clear getherew sap 5 tuls and boilew suripew dawn dan gracy to help
18 wednesday wind SP cloudy worker in Bush getherew Sap 5 tubs boiler sugarew off 26 lb made moleses 2 galans Dan helhew
19 thurday in NW ckear worked in Bush gethere sap 4 tubs Boiled suagre off 50. Dan Helped
20 Friday wind S clear worked in Bush getheresw sap 2 1/2 tubs boiled dan to help sugared off 89lbs
21 saturday wind NW clear worked in the Bush gethered sap 2 tubs suagred of 26th Randall home janes learn and sarsh legg here at night dan ehaphew in form moan helped in the bush afternoon to belment at night.
22 sunday wind SW clear at home Randall home Dan here Robert learn here 23 monday in blush tery done choars dan chapter sugered odd 21lbs.
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24 Tuesday in W clear cab sauce stake cuts fame noar dan spily stakes after naan put the meete to smake jane to Moans at night
25 wednesday in SP clear saves stake cuts Dan to help Dan belmont at night
26 thursday wind S W main forn and night moan N cold snow after drawed sap 3 tubs dan to help. mate lan Brown and Tanpates to jiners.
27 friday wind SW clear Boiled sap getherew 2 tubs dan drawed wood after moon
28 saturday wind clear sawed stake cuts fone moan dan to help dan away after moan to Betmont after moan git from syer goods $$2.25 sugared off 28th Randall home at night
29 sunday wind SW clear at home Rnadall home an to john learns philip ad Rd learn here C moan to tea, catits ta babe brown 10.00
30 monday wind S W clear Dance choars Dan spilt stakes Lenert will and wife to dines changed oats 10 bus.
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And came home from johns, troughton and wife to tea fetched the cloth 50 yds pair her $6.25
31 tuesday wind NP clear Drawed staked 436 Dan split stakes
April 1874
1 wednesday wind JW clear to john learns get the wgon fone moan to hills got hungarion seed after mon to john to john learns ann to hills
2 thursday in SW clear Drawed staked 166 fane moon Dan spilt stakes gether w sap after noon father and mother to diner philip learn and wife to tea john finch and randall her at night
3 friday in NW snoe cold boiler sap dan split staked randall and jane event to lymass williams barr and wife berty to tea.
4 saturday NW cold drawed wood & load for moan sawed blackes aftre moan dan to help. pair W Cagams $14,60 Randwall home at night jane away home.
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5 Easter sunday wind & snow at home Randall and dan and jane away Randall and jane came home at night
6 monday wind W clear drawes fence blacks fone moan Dan cut Blocks after moan randell to belmount
& tuesday in W clear warm sawed blacks fane moan drawed blocks after moan dan spillt blocks
8 wednesday wiind & clear getheres and Barlew sah Dan cut loacks after oan and went to layolars and bought a marse for $35 after tear ann helped to cary up the surip Nub and black cans had calfer
9 thursday & clear drawed fence black fone moan drawed stakes after moan dan cut blacks put dawn malases 13 gad
10 friday in W clear get 1 load starw from & d learn gethered sap 4 1/2 tubs boiled dan to help i was sick after noan
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11 Saturday in N snow cold Done chores Dan suriped Down split wood and killed Blacks calf the black sow to boar we was to D Moores in the evening Randall came home at night
12 Sunday wind SE clear to 2 church to prayer meeting Dan and Jane wiith us Randall to D Moores in the evening
13 Monday in SE clear gethered and Boiled sap 3 1/2 tubs made Molases 6 galons Dan split stakes after noon bass choped wood Richard pullin to tea
14 tuesday in SW clear gethered sap 5 tubs boiled Dan to help went to helmont after tea Ann went to Johns Lyman Learn here at night
15 Wednesday wind N W clear Drawed sap 3 tubs made Molases 5 galons Dant to help Dan spilt stakes afternoon
sugar and Malases 600 lbs.
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16 thursday wind E clear to Mapleton got 4 shoes set on horses got from W Appleford hungarian hay 1 tun for $6 Dan split stakes Py Putnam sessed me for $3500
17 fryday wind NE clear gethered sap 3 tubs Boiled let Py Putnam have 8 bushel 19lbs wheat $9.81 side pork 41 lbs $5"13 d paid him in full to date Dan split stakes afternoon
18 Saturday wind E clear to Mapleton for hay forenoon to Belmont afternoon got from Dyer 2 spreads $525 1 1/2 lb tobacoe 75 cts let him have 1 1/2 bushel aples 3 galons Molases 16 1/2 lb buter 10 doz eggs let Y cambele have 3 aples $150 got hitch nanes $1 curcomb 20 cts Dan split stakes forenoon went away after noon Randall came home at night John Hawkin with him
19 Sunday wind E clear to Newsarum to church Haycock preached to dine to Lymans Randall home John Hawkins here. Dan away
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20 Monday wind E rain gethered sap 5 tubs Dan to help. Randall went to Belmont
21 tuesday wind S clear Boiled sap Dan thrashed hungarian seed. Betsey culliver here at night John L Learn to Dinner Robert Learn to tea
22 Wednesday wind S clear gethered the Buckets and Drawed in from bush cleaned hungarian seed forenoon Dan split stakes after noon finished Betsey cullver went home
23 thursday wind NW clear cultivated for barley Dan built fence Round corn field
24 fryday wind E clear Drawed stakes forenoon cultivated afternoon Dan built fence Ann to Baleys
25 Saturday wind E Rain snow to the swamp Dan at the fence Randall com home
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26 Sunday wind NW at home D f Moore and wife to Diner. froze at night
27 Monday wind NW clear cold sick with a boil bought a Drag of charlton $20 sold him 4 pigs $20 Dan at fence Randall to belmont gone to D f Moores at night
28 tuesday wind W clear cool sick with a boill Dan at fence. Spot cow had a calf, froze hard at night
29 Wednesday wind N cold sick with a boil Dan at fence forenoon away afternoon Midge hefer had a calf froze hard
30 thursday wind S cloudy Done chores Dan away Lyman Learn and wife here at night
May 1874
1 fryday wind W clear cold cultivated to 2 church Meeting at night got a letter of Dissmissial from the church for me and Ann. Dan away
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2 Saturday wind SW clear to Wiliam Barrs fore noon got a load of hay Borowed to paid Next winter to Belmont after noon got from Dyer $372 ct worth paid him $680 ut let Camble have 2 bags aples $150 malass $127 cts Let frots have Molases $460 D Wagoner 1 bag aples 75 paid Dan away Randall came home at night got from pratts 1 shovel I pail $225
3 Sunday wind E clear to Newsarum to church haycock preached to Lymans to Diner Randall and Jan to 2 church Sler preached Dan away
4 Monday wind E cloudy sowed Barley spring wheat and grass seede in 7 acre field Dan Draged. Randall went to Belmont Jane to Eds put old Doll to Jacksons horse Sent milk of 3 cows to factory
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5 tuesday wind NW clear Draged forenoon cultivated afternoon Dan at fence
6 Wednesday wind NW clear cultivated Dan at fence
7 Thursday wind W SW clear Draged oats in 16 acre field Dan sowed oats
8 fryday wind SW clear warm Draged Dan sowed grass seede Jane came home
9 Saturday wind SW clear warm finished dragging oats Rolled 14 acres Dan at the fence Randall came home at night Pide cow had a calf
10 Sunday wind S warm to Newsarum to church Elder haycock preached Randall and Jane at home to haycocks to Diner
11 Monday wind E clear Rolled 7 acres forenoon Made garden after noon Dan at fence forenoon Drawed old rails for wood after noon Randall to Belmanot
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12 tuesday wind S clear took the calves to the swamp forenoon let Sandy cury have plowed ground to put in hungarian grass for 1/2 worked at fence after noon Dan at fence
13 Wednesday wind N clear fixed fence Dan to help
14 thursday wind E clear plowed corn ground Dan at fence forenoon planted potatos afternoon sold empey calf skins got 4 pails from him Rose cow had a calf
15 fryday wind SE clear plowed corn ground Dan planted potatoes forenoon at fence afternoon
16 Saturday wind W Rain Made 2 gates forenoon plowed corn ground after noon Dan at fence Randalll came home at night
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17 Sunday wind SW Rain to Newsarum to church A Smith preached had comunion. To Lewis cloeses to Diner the horse was sick Randall and Jane at home Dan away in morning
18 Monday wind NE Rain plowed corn ground Dan at fence and put his Mare to Jacksons horse. Randall went to Belmont to work
19 tuesday wind SW clear finished plowing corn ground Rolled and draged dan at fence, turned the colts in litle field
20 Wednesday in SW Rain Draged corn ground Dan at fence
21 Thursday wind NW Rain Draged and Rolled corn ground Dan at fence
22 fryday wind NW clear Marked corn ground planted 52 Roes D f Moore and Dan to help
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23 Saturday wind W clear planted corn Dan to help D Moore helped afternoon. Randall came home at night
24 Sunday wind SW celar at home Randall and Jane to Mapleton Dan away. Rain at night
25 Monday wind W hard finished planting corn Dan helped let John tooly have 1 bushel corn $1 Randall to Belmont
26 tuesday wind W clear plowed in the medowe Dan at fence Let George Smith have 1/4 b corn for 25 cts
27 Wednesday wind S clear plowed in medowe Dan helped Ed Learn saw planted melons at night. to Belmont got from Dyer $403 in goods paid 32 doz eggs $320
28 thursday wind S clear warm sowed corn plnnted beans cucumbers and potatoes Calvin Brown and wife and Mrs Barr and Mrs Hill to diner
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6 Saturday in {Weleascold?}
Cleaned oats 83 bushel
henery to {help?} boy here
Randalf come home at
night. paid Mary 837s
7 Sunday {illegible} Eclear cold
to John Learns to Diner
John cullver here at
night charles an Nih
to johns Randalf home at night
8 Monday {in?} NWclear cold
to Belmont got horses shad {8?}
shoes set at Abotts let
Neuman have 497 {lb 812.42?{42 is written on top of line}}
of flour {82.50 cmy? {written between lines}}. got 2 barles salt 83
pair Boots $2,25 Broon 25 {it?}
colas 15. {Iaginaor?} 10. to Ginos
to faucetts John cullver
with me tnaughtan {in?}
wife an 2 children to ten
Randall home at might
John cullver here
9 tuesday in Wclear cold
to Lyons john cullver
with me Drove pony
Randall Drawed wood to
Lyons. home at night
henery Thnashed oats john
Cullver here at night .
10 Wednesday {in?} SE snow {at night written on top of snow}
to {Avan?} to Diner to
Manetts john cullver with
me. Randall {Dnewed?} wood
to Lyons. henery Thrashed
oats
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11 thursday {in?} W Bhistory {"cold" is written above line}
Done choars henery Thrashed
oats Randall went to
Lyons. john cullver went away with him
18 fryday {in?} Wclear cold
{drawed?} 2 {"1 1/2 cond" is written above line} load of wood
henery Thrashed oats
john Learn john
cullver Nib and chrles
cullver here to Diner
Randall home at night
pony Run away
13 Saturday {in?} Wclear cold
cleaned oats 98 bushel
Randall and henery and
jack and philip cleaned
14 Sunday {in?} NW clear, cold
at home. Df and Ed Moore
to Diner Randall and henery
to Diner
15 Monday {in?} Wclear cold
Drove Dick cold {"e" writem very small}{qcharley?}
henery thrashed oatss
Randall went away
St pettit and wife {qgish?}
and George Smith an wife
and gist to tea
16 tuesday {in} Wclear cold
Drove Dick and chaley
henery Thrashed oats
philip to school
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17 Wednesday in W Blustery {"cold" written above line}
Done choars henery thrase
oats philip to school to
geage {originally "geagel" but the "l" is erased and scratched out} learns at night
John an Robert Learn
to Tea
18 Thursday win W clear cold
to {Pf Moores sald?}. henery
thrashed oats. W Brown
and wife and john Learn
To Diner
19 fryday {in SE?} snow
to Belmont to Mill 10 bush
of wheat get 1 shoe set on
george at Abotts. get 2 {pas?}
Magenty 2oets, condition 25
of Newon. cleaned oats
after 73 bushed henery to
help. henry got his oats 43 4
philip home at night
20 Saturday {in?} Wcloudy {"much" is written smaller and above line}
Done choars. henery cut
wood philip home: here
at night
21 Sunday {in?} Wclear {illegible}
to New sarum To church
haycock preached to
Diner to james Warwicks
philip with us
22 Monday is S thawed {"rain at night" written above the word "thawed"}
to Belmont to mill Let
pots have 100 lb flour {$ 3 m?}
got from Newsnan. {Toets?}
get work to Abotts {yorts?}
paid hostage on 2 papers
to Dyers 40 cts .
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23 Tuesday {in?} E cloudy {Thawed?}
to Belmont took the
Roller to Abott to fine
henery at the wood
philip to school
y cook sessed me for
83350
24 Wednesday {in?} S cloudy {"fog" is written above word "cloudy"}
Done choars henery cut
wood philip To school
25 Thursday {in?} NW cloudy cold
Done choars henery an
Winters cut wood
philip to school. let
Winters have 1 bushel
of oats and a Rooster {at 25?}
26 fryday {in?} N clear cold
Done choars. henery and winters cut wood.
james Warwick and wife to Diner. y Shane called
27 Saturday {in?} NW clear cold
to swamp got posts 28
soldy Shane timber {$?} 4
henery and Winters cut
wood philip away at night
John Learn and wife end {9?} boy to diner
28 Sunday is NW clear cold
to No 7 to church Burk
preached. philip away
Ann at home
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March 1875
1 Monday in E snow {"cold" is written above "snow"} Blustery
Done choars. philip come
home. Robert Learn to dine
henery an winters to, diner
2 tuesday {in?} W clear cold
Done choars philip helped
henery and George Bass
cut wood
3 Wednesday in E snow - {"= very Blustery cold" written above line}{"drift" written above "very Blustery cold"}
Done choars. henery split
wood {fone?} noon philip home
4 Thursday in E clear mild
fisc spiles. Done choars phib
to help henery an {Nonm?}
cut wood after noon
5 fryday in SE snow
to Belmont got from New
man 2 pails and paper ink
for c5 cts. philip Done
choars. {Nonm?} and henery
cut wood fone noon
6 Saturday in W cloudy cold
to Lyons Diner To Randalls
Nonm and henery cut wood
Randall home at night
7 Sunday in E clear
to No 7 to church W
Jackson preached. philip
with me Randall away
at night. Ann home
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8 Monday {in?} W clear mild
to Belmont let Abott have
oats 8 bushel. to y sherks
after father an Mother
here to Diner an. {Degnoat?}
got the house at Lyons.
insured for $400 for three
years for $7.50. ctc {"ctc" written above line}
9 Tuesday an S clear mild
to London with Newon
got carpet from him 48 y {illegible}
for $43 to he paid in oats
at 40 cts per bushel
philip Done choars george
Learn and wife to tea
10 Wednesday {in?} SW clear
to Belmont let Newmon
have 54 bushel of oats 40 {cts?}
per bushel got each $1.00
Ann to {Alas?} finches
henery split wood {"at night" written below line}
11 Thursday {in?} SE cloudy Rain
to john cullvers funeral
Norman henery cut
wood philip Done choars
12 fryday {in?} S clear thawed
to Belmont let Newon have
oats 49 bushel {"40 ct" above "bushel"} and 200 feet
boards $2,40 got Talow 11 lb
thead 1/2 lb tacks 6 packs.
let Menite have 5 bushel
oats $1.95. W jackson
and wife to Diner and tea
Noam and henery cut wood
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13 Saturday and S clear thaw
Done choars. philip home
Nonm an henery cut
wood. let Norm have
oats 20 bushel fon $8.00
Randall home at night
14 Sunday {in?} S Thawed main
to No 7 to church Burk
preached Randall an
Sarah ann Legg to
DIner and tea philip
away
15 Monday {in?}{"high water" written above line} S Rain fogy
to st thomas took out of Merchants Bank $413
to Dine to Lymans
henery Done choars
philip away. got Deed
on Record
16 Tuesday {in?} SW snow {"cold blustery" written above "snow"}
Done choars y smith here
philip came home
17 Wednesday {in?} W snow {"cold" written above line} Blustery
to Lyons paid fuliton
for Ty Putnam $352. {illegible} 5
took up Notes. To johns to jack and philip sawed
wood
18 Thursday {in?} W clear cold
cut wood Drawed in 3
load. jack helped to cut
philip helped Draw
jack went away at 3
oclock
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19 fryday {in?} E clear {"mild" writtn above line}
to Belmont got home from New
an $2,10 {illegible word on top of line} got Toller freed
to Abotts $5.50 {illegible}
philip Done choars
20 Saturday {illegible} N snow {"cold Blurery" written on top}
Done choars to george Learns
in the eveng Randall
with us philip went
home at night
21 Sunday {illegible} W clear
To john Learns To Diner
Randall home herbert
an William Learn here
at night philip here
22 Monday {illegible} NW clear
fiseed for sugars jack to help and philip Randall
event to Lyons
23 Tuesday {illegible} SE clear
Took the Buckets to Bush
fone noon jack and philip
to help Drawed wood 7 cond
after philip To help
jack cut wood after
24 Wednesday {in?} NW snow {"Blustery" written on top of "snow"}
Done choars philip helped
Jack away
25 Thursday {in?} SE clear
To Belmont to Mill 26 boats
drawed wood 5 cont after
johm Learn an famely
ad sam Legg ad wife to tea
get cheese money $35.50 {illegible}
had {cbne?} $10
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26 fryday {in?} SW Rain
to Belmont got chop let
Warden have bag Aples {"75~" written on top of "Aples"}
taper 121 trees in Bush
William Barr an wife
and child to tea
Randall home at night
27 Saturday {in?} NW clear
finished Tapin Bush 205
Trees Burned out kittes
Randall home. to {sane?}
leggs to tea
28 Sunday in SS clear thawed
to No 1 Burk preached
Randall home on philip
29 Monday {in?} S clear Thawed
gethered sap an Boiled 4 {tsps?}
philip and Alvin sites
to help Alvin Sites
come to work for $2.,00
per month
30 Tuesday in S clear {illegible}
worked in Bush {suriped?}
Dawn gethered 2 1/2 tubs
of sap and boiled Alvin
To help Ann sugared of
31 Wednesday {in?} S clear warm
to cheese meeting fone noon
Norm took job Drawing
milk for $ 1C0. cut wood
afeter Alvin To help
Aga Winters To Diner
Ann sugared of $1 lb
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April 1875
1 Thursday in S Rain
gethered and Boiled sap 2 {tsps?}
alvin to help the sow
had 10 pigs
2 fryday {in?} NW cloudy
gethered sap 1 tub boiled
Alvin to help
Ann made Molases 5 gals
3 Saturday {in?} S clear
fixed Roller put meet to
smoke Done choars
Alvin choared
Randall home at night
4 Sunday {in?} N clear
at home Randall home
cullver finch to diner
5 Monday {in?} {"SE" written on top} N clear warm
gethered and boiled sap 3 {ts?}
Alvin to help coneneed
to plow
6 Tuesday {in?} E cloudy
plowed Alvin cleaned
stables Mrs Winters
to help Ann quilt
Made Molases 50 lb
7 Wednesday {in?} E cloudy {"sleet" written on top of "cloudy"}
plowed Alvin choared
Randall took Dick colt
to Lyons. sold the pony {"85" written on top of "pony"} $.
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8 Thursday {in?} S clear {"warm" written on top of "clear"}
plowed {Mvin?} Boiled
sap Edwin cullver
and Mother to Diner
Lyman and Randall
here at night
Let phileman have 1 bu {"eom" written above}
9 fryday {in?} SW clear
plowed. phileman at
hen pen Alvin choared
Mother to tea
10 Saturday {in?} SW clear
plowed phileman 1/2 day
at her pen Norm and
Alvin in Bush Mother
to diner. Randall home
at night. Let Ancha
Mcolum have bag of corn
11 Sunday in E clear
to 2 church Lynce {pmeache?}
Alvin home Randall
at home. Nety Learn
here at night
Rose cow had a calf
12 Monday {in?} E clear
plowed fone noon cultivate
after phileman at pen {"l" scratched out}
Alvin choared. Mother
and father to Breakfast
Mother to diner
13 Tuesday in E cloudy
Done choars let Norm have
Barley 10 bushel. phileman {"day" written on top of "phileman"} 1/2
Elder Lyce {between the y and c of "Lyce" the letters "on" are added in pencil} To diner. other
To diner. lill cow had calf
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14 Wednesday {in?} SW clear
plowed phileman an
Alvin Boiled sap
Ann laid carpet up
stairs Randall home
at night got 7 hens
15 Thursday {in?} {"after noon" written on top} S Rain
sowed Barley 8 bushel
Norm sowed it
Norm and wife to Diner
Mother To diner and tea
phileman at her 1?2 day
16 fryday {in?} NW cold snow
to Belmont got charley
shod 4 shoes 1 new to
Abbotts let john Learn
have 10 bushel Barley
Mother john ad {Ed?} to
tea Alvin chared.
17 Saturday {in?} W snow {"cold" written above "snow"}
Done choars let phileman
have hag 125 lb $8.75 cts
boards 26 feet 26 cts
Randall home at night
18 Sunday {in?} NW cloudy {"cold" written above "cloudy"}
To 2 church Lynce preache
Randall {and?} Sarah Ann
Legg to tea. Nub {"a calf" written on top} cord had
19 Monday {in?} W cloudy snow
to the swamp Norm {"felt" is erased}
fetched hosts fon me 1/2 day
Alvin huske corn
Mother here Norm to diner Ann washed
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20 Tuesday {in?} N clear {"cold" written above "clear"}
Done choars Ann
White washed. pide com
had a calf. Witers and
wife and Duglass to tea
21 Wednesday in N clear {"cold" written above "clear"}
to Belmont fone noon
Alvin husked conn
Mother here
22 Thursday {in?} N clear
fixed fence Alvin tohelp Phileman at pen
let hin have flour 33 lb
let Abbott have oats 9 1/2
bushel traded calves with Edwin
23 fryday {in?} SWNE {"at night" written above "SWNE"} snow
plowed afternoon Alvin
husked corn phileman
finished hen pen his
wife here to tea Mrs
winters here To help Ann
24 Saturday in NW cloudy {"cold" written above "cloudy"}
To Belmont got from
Newon 20 lb sugar 2 yds
carpet. phileman boiled
sap Alvin To help.
Randall home at night
25 Sunday {in?} W clear
to 2 church with us john
Learn and wife To tea
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26 Monday {in?} NW clear
plowed phileman ad
Alvin boiled sap in
Bush. Let george Learn
have 25 bushel of oats
{for?} 45 cts per bushel $11.25
to be paid first cheese
sale. Shot cow had calf
27 Tuesday {in?} E clear
cultivated {originally "cultivater" but changed "r" to "d"} for oats ad
sowed 1 bushel. phileman
and Alvin in the bush
Ann boiled Molases
Dawn {the "n" in "Dawn" is smudged} 4 1/2 galons
28 Wednesday {in?} S clear
Draged {"oats" is inserted later} Alvin To help
Norm sowed oats 16 be
Ed Weslake ad wife to teea
29 Thursday {in?} W high Rain
Rolled fallwheat Ann
put Dawn carpet in parler
30 fryday {in?} SW clear
plowed for corn. Randall
and jack to tea
{"May 1875" written in big letters}
1 Saturday {in?} E Rain had
comenced To send
Milk To factory to Belmont
from G cows Alvin went
home at night gave
{jiney?} Aple fond a calf
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2 Sunday {in?} NW {"cold" written above} snow
At home Randall
home to diner alvin
come back
3 Monday {in?} SW clear
To Belmont let Newon
have Molases 4 gel 8 lb
let Odle have honey 19
lb eggs 38 1/4 Doz got
from him goods $10.8 {bs?}
helpe Norm Draw load
of hay from fergesons
Randall home at night
4 Tuesday {in?} NWSW clear
Withe phileman to station
for his dog fone noon
plowed after the lurkey
set
5 Wednesday {in?} SW Rain
plowed Alvin choared
paid by order $2...00 To
Mrs Cites for Alvins
work. phileman at fence
6 Thursday in NW {"cool" written above} clear {fros?}
finished plowing sod
Drawed in things from
the Bush Alvin to help
phileman at fence
Aga helped Ann
7 fryday {in?} E cloudy frost
fisced posts for fence
phileman at fence
Aga helped Ann
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8 Saturday {in?} SW clear {"ward" written above}
Done choars set Bery.
{Bushres?} Alvin went
home at night.
Randall home at night
Midge cow had a calf
phileman at fence {"day" written on top} 1/2
9 Sunday{in?} SW Rain
To New {Sarwm?} to church
Slaycock preached
to haycocks to diner
10 Monday {in?} W Rain
Done choars let Dun
can taylor have 2 bu
shel of Barley $1.80
gave j cope a calf
Alvin come at noon
Randall home at night
11 Tuesday {in?} SW Rain
Done choars set onions
Alvin helped went
home at night
. Randall went to Lyons
12 Wednesday {in?} NW Rain
Done choars let Albott
have 2 bushel of oats
Alvin away
13 thursday {in? SW clear}
set onions fore noon
Alvin to help sowed
peas and Draged after
Norm sowed bushel
fone me
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14 fryday {in?} SE Rain
husked corn finished
Alvin set strawbry
plants Randall home
15 Saturday {in?} NW clear
Sowed peas Norm sowed
Randall helped to drag Alvin set strawberys
set Duck Eggs 11
16 Sunday {in?} N clear
to {Newsarum?} to church
Hacock preached to
Diner to Lymans
17 Monday {in?} SW clear
plowed corn {gnawnd?}
fone noon Draged oats
for Norm after noon
Randall took trees an
wood to Lyons with
charley ad Dick
18 tuesday {in?} NW clear
plowed corn {gnownd?} and
cultivated for potatoes
Alvin planted potatoes
helped Norm to plow
after noon phileman
at fenece. Let john have
a bushel of potatoes
19 Wednesday {in?} SW clear
Drage corn grownd fore {onod? written on top}
to Belmont after got from
Odle {$5.c6?} w paid $7.75
Randall with us. Alvin
planted potatoes.
star {"star" is crossed out with pencil marking} cow to Bull
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20 thursday {in?} SW clear
took 6 cattle to the swamp
marke corn {gnound?}
Rolled the peas
Alvin to help
Brown cow had a calf
21 fryday {in?} SW Rain
planted corn Rolled
the Barley Alvin to
help {phrase written and scratched out in pencil "$11 cheese noey"?}
22 Saturday {in?} SW clear {"hot" written above line}
to Belmont let Odle have
potatoes 7. 3/4 bushed 83 cts
per bushel to johns after
tea Mother and Belsey
here Alvin choared
took 4 bushel wheat
to mill got from Odle
shingle nails 50 lb $250
23 Sunday {in?} SW clear
to New Sarum to
church hackock preache
to Lymans to DIner
james Learn an wife
Randall and Sarah Ann
Legg to tea here
pad to Newcoml $4.00
24 Monday in S clear hot
Draged for Milet Alvin
away. tured the sow
from The pigs
25 Tuesday {in?} NW clear hot
sowed Millet Alvin
helped drag. let Mrs cites
potatoes 2 bushel. h Brat
got them
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26 Wednesday {in?} E clear
Rolled oats Alvin choard
Randall home at night
27 thursday {in?} E clear to spring field 10 {Aylmu?}
to Orwell. to peter
Charltons to Diner
got a Bolt of coton 44 yd
got curtens an wimcy
to Aylmer $15.5 cts
28 fryday {in?} S clear to Belmont got pete
shod 4 shoes set to Abotts
let hooved have 3 golons
of Molases $3, co {"cte" written above} let Odle
have 16 1/2 Doz eggs got
from him $4.05 cts
planted Beans {Tumnd?}
out the Bull
29 Saturday {in?} N Rain {"in morning" written above}
to Orwell got shingles
from Wicket 8000
for $2.80 cts per 1000
planted cucumbers
took the sow to Boar
30 Sunday {in?} SW clear
to gladstone church {Lymce?}
preached. Ann home
Randall and Sarah Ann
Legg and Bub to tea
gave W Barr $3.00 to pay insurance
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31 Monday {in?} SW clear
to Orwell got shingles
from Wicket 7000 1/3 paid
him $42..00 slub cow had
a calf. W tansley an wife
here at night Randall home
{"June 1875" written in big letters}
1 tuesday {in?} S clear
to kings mill with oats
sold to Steeple for 45 cts
got $35.25 cts tanslet
with me. plated Beets and Melons. {"tel" smudged}
let Norm have 5 bushel
of oats at 45 cts
Randall home tansley
an wife to Diner went away
2 Wednesday {in?} S clear
to George Leggs. Randall
Maried to Sarah Ann
Legg E Shepard maried
them they went to
Waterford. Rain at night
3 thursday {in?} W clear
sowed oats on the {wheetd?}
Calista here. Elder
Rowlan to Diner
4 fryday {in?} S clear
to Belmont ordered
a scraper of Eler {scratched out writing}
Mckelon for the Road
let Odle have 8 3/4 doz eggs
got 1/2 lb starch and chees meg
$11.00
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5 Saturday {in?} S cloudy {"Rain" written above}
to springfield for Randall an wife fone
noon planted over
corn after noon
6 Sunday {in?} S clear
to Disiple church Shepard
preached. to Leggs to
DIner Randall an wife
to tea here father
an Mother here at night.
7 Monday {in?} W cloudy
to john Mckelons funeral
had a infair party for
Randall. george Legg
and wife Sam and wife
Charles and Mary Shepard
father an Mother
an M {Udle?}. janes
Learn and wife here
and John Learn and wife and Robert
8 tuesday {in?} W clear
Worked Road. James
Baley to Diner
Alvin hoed potatoes
Let father have 2 bushel
of oats 90 cts
9 Wednesday {in?} W clear
Worked the Road Norm
had charley. sold calf shin
for 60, cts Randall and wife
home at night. Spot
cow to. Bull.
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23 fryday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed wood frank to help. To Belmont got from Odle 12 glass jars and ties Vraces $2,75cts let Odle have 7 dov eggs
24 Satruday WD {wind} S clear to georges ground ciktes Calvin Brown and wife here to diner and tea
25 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to 2 church Lynce preached to W Barrs to Diner frank with us. Bronns these
26 Monday WD {wind} S Rain cut Round the wheat farnk to help. Stewarts picked chryes on shares
27 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear cut and bound wheat franks to help Randall and wife here at night
28 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Bound wheat frank to help. Randall cut wheat. went home at night
29 Thursday WD {wind} W clear cut barley. frank bound wheat. To Belmont To see Dr Cline he was sick <s>$20 chese money</s>
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30 fryday WD {wind} NW clear Raked and put up barley frank and Lew to help To Belmont at night
31 Satruday WD {wind} E clear Raked and put up whet frank to help frank To Belmont got sash. 60cts To Odles he helped Norm after noon. William Learn here at night
== August 1875 ==
1 Sunday WD {wind} E Rain To 2 church Lynce preached james shirk and wife to diner here. frank to Eds at night
2 Monsday WD {wind} E cloudy Rain picked cheryes frank lame DR Daniel Cline died
3 Tuesday WD {wind} E Rain Done choars frank lame Norm and john Doan to Diner Randall and wife here at night
4 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear To Dr Clines funeral Randall and wife with us to Randalls To diner frank with us Rain at night
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5 Thursday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont To Mill 20 bushel to chop got from Odle 1 pair boots for frank $2..50. picked cheryes after
6 fryday WD {wind} W Rain Down with a lame back frank choared
7 Satrday WD {wind} W Rain To Belmont got grists let Odle have egg 16 /12 dz helon and Nety Learns To Tea
8 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 church pro Crawford preached. john and Mrs Walice here to diner frank home. here at night
9 Monday WD {wind} SW clear too a load of chees 34 To Dorechston station fore noon drawed in Barley after and killed 2 pigs let Hoover have 400lb for $32..00
10 Tuesday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed in Barley and wheat frank to help
11 Wednesday WD {wind} E W Rain finished drawing in wheat and Barley frank to help
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12 Thursday WD {wind} S clear comenced to cut oats Randall to diner he got old Bounce from Norm.he Baroue the bugey. frank helpe in ots
13 fryday WD {wind} S clear cut oats frank To help hired jack to help To Belmont got cheese Mpney $28 got umbela from Odle $1.25cts Randall and wife here
14 Satruday WD {wind} S Rain cut oats john H fadon barg and frank to help Randall To London here at night frank away at night
15 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 church Dr crawford preached. Randall and wife with us frank away. Randalls went home
16 Monday WD {wind} NW Rain To Belmont got horses shod 8 shoes set to Abbotts got from Odle box Teaslb 1 lb Tobacoe for $3.85cts finished cuting oats frank to help
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17 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear rain at night cut Millet fore noon Bound oats after frank to help. frank went home at night
18 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain cut Millit. To Belmont Randall got his bugey from Dewaur $100 Randall and wife to diner
19 Thursday WD {wind} W Rain To the swamp Mrs Troughton and hall to tea
20 fryday WD {wind} S Rain Raked and put up the millet frank to help Will Mandaville and Tom Sin cleas here at night
21 Satruday WD {wind} SW Rain finished puting up Millet Alvin to help frank went home paid him $4..00
22 Sunday WD {wind} N clear To 2 chruch j A Baldwin preached Norm and wife with us LYda hill here at night
23 Monday WD {wind} E clear helped Norm Bind wheat
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24 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear To the swamp to help Sandy cury thrash had to my share 40 bushel wheat and 18 of oats Eder j A Baldwin and girl to dine Ann gave him $1..00 for chruch
25 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear To Lyons got Randall to help Draw in oats Randall and wife here
26 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear Drawee in oats finished Randall to help drawed in Millet Ann <s>3 load</s>to help. 3 load Randall went home noon Ann to Belmont eggs 23 1/3 got sugar $4.36 and 20
27 fryday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in Millet 6 load charles cline to help
28 satruday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in milit 5 load 1 peas cullver finch and charles Cline to help. W hill and wife here at night. let L Tibetts have peas 2 /12 bushel
29 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 chruch Lynce preached Randall and wife to Diner Dick run away. charley stayed at home
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30 Monday WD {wind} W clear Raked peas forenoon Drawed in 3 load after Charles cline to helpp
31 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear Raked peas fore noon helped finches Thrash charles cline to help Ann To Randalls after noon Randall and wife here at night
== September 1875 ==
1 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear helped finches thrash with Team and 2 henus got telegram from philip cullver that Margret was sick Mrs Fawcett and Mrs Odle here to tea jesa Roberts come to work
2 Thursday WD {wind} S Rain Drawed in peas charles and randall to help comeenced to plow Ann went to Simcoe Randall and wife here at night
3 fryday WD {wind} S Rain plowed chales choard carah Ann here Randall here at night
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4 Satruday WD {wind} N clear Drawed peas finished charles cline to help got a letter from Ann Randall and wife went home
5 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 chruch ly preached james Learn and wife here to diner Randall and wife here. Rain at night
6 monday WD {wind} N clear plowed paid charles cline $3..00 sent him away
7 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear plowed. the men put up the gate charle came back
8 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear plowed fore noon went to Bloomsburgh to philip<s>s</s> cullvers after to philips at night
9 Thursday WD {wind} S Rain at night came home fore noon plowed after
10 fryday WD {wind} N clear plowed charley choared killed the turkey
11 Satruday WD {wind} E clear plowed Randall and wife here at night
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12 Sunday WD {wind} S cloudy cool To New sarum to church haycock preached
13 Monday WD {wind} S clear plowed. charley cho<s>ard</s>
14 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear plowed finished all draged after noon charles choared Henert Moore to diner
15 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear sowed Wheat 8 bushl Draged charley drged
16 Thursday WD {wind} Rain cleaned wheat cut oats
17 fryday WD {wind} N clear cool snow sowed wheat 20 {written above} Norm sowed after noon charles cline draged
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18 Satruday WD {wind} W clear finished the wheat dragin Drawed in oats 2 load charley to help
19 Sunday WD {wind}E rain at home Randall an wife called
20 Monday WD {wind} W squals fixed Barn and granery killed a pig charley to help. the sow hag 6 pigs
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21 Luesday WD {wind} NW cloudy cool helped Norm Thrash with team 1/2 day helped all day and charley to help
22 Wednesday WD {wind} N clear Thrashed for Norm Team and charley fore noon. for my self after limlea Norm shirk frank p Bass Rob Alven Baxter boy g finch j fergeson j Doan N McTaget to help
23 Thursday WD {wind} NS clear Thrashed <s>2</s>90 oats 104 peas. Doan and fergeson Thrashed. limber while Rob finch shirk Norm Alve To help To john Deniss at night he was kicked by a horse paid fergeson $16.84
24 fryday WD {wind} W clear cut corn. Shirk painted Ed culver here to diner and tea. sent a grist to mill with Norm 6 let limber have 4 bus hel of wheat. $4..00
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25 Satruday WD {wind} W Rain Cut clover charles choa sold old Bounce marl To Marshel for $25.00 to be paid in six month shirk painted 1/2 day
26 Sunday WD {wind} N&S clear To 2 chruch Lynce preached Randall and wife to tea
27 Monday WD {wind} W clear cut clover and raked charley and limber to help after noon shirk painted
28 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear cut clover finished cutting put up limber and Charley to help after noon
29 Wednesday WD {wind} E clear To Belmont got cheese money $40.00 got boots from Der $3.50. got horse shod 4 shoes set to Abbotts. Raked clover after noon fiished limber and charley to help fetched Randalls bugy home
30 Thursday WD {wind} W cloudy Dug potatoes charley to help shirk painted Ann went to Randalls took flour and bugy To Randall
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== October 1875 ==
1 fryday WD {wind} NE & NW clear Drawed in 7 loadover charles to help. shirk painted
2 Saturday WD {wind} W clear Drawed in clover 7 load charles and william Barber To help Barber an boy. to diner. Randall and wife here at night
3 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 church 1/2 past 2 orlod Lynce preached. Mother here to diner
4 Monday WD {wind} S clear finished the clover took in the Beans set up the corn charles To help shirk painted
5 Tuesday WD {wind} E cloudy to Belmont got george shod 2 shoes To Abbotts got from Dyer $1 shug and 25cts Bisket let him have eggs 22 doz {unknow character} 8 Lynce and wife here at night got chees money $28
6 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain to john Learns Mother here at night
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7 Thursday WD {wind} W clear Drawed Manure 7 load shirk painted charley choared. Mother here
8 fryday WD {wind} SW Rain drawd Manure 5 load shirk finished paiting I paid him $48.00 Took him home charles choared. froze
9 Satruday WD {wind} SE clear killed a pig. 89lb Drawed Manure 7 load Randall Took a load of wood home. charles cho
10 Sunday WD {wind} cloudy To 2 church Randall and wife and chrles Legg with us Lynce preached charles cline here
11 Monday WD {wind} N snow squals Drawed Manure fore noon 4 load To Sam Leggs Raison after. Charles cline went away paid him $1,,50
12 <s>Drawed</s> Tuesday WD {wind} N clear Drawed Manure 3{or 2} load forenoon to Lyons show after To Randalls To diner
13 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear to Aylmer show judge on horses. To Randalls to tea
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14 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed Manure 7 load
15 fryday WD {wind} W Rain Done choars
16 Satruday WD {wind} N cloudy cool To Belmont got petete shod 4 shoes set to Abotts got from Dyer 6 galons lamp oil 21 per galon $168 1/2 Tobacoe 25cts picked aples 6 buckel George Legg and wife to Diner. Reped the horses in stable
17 Sunday WD {wind} SW Rain snow at home. lame back
18 Monday WD {wind} N clear plowed in wheat feild limber picked Aples 1/4 of day. Randall and wife here at night Randall gave me $65.00 for Deumaw
19 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear plowed limber spread manure 1/2 day. Randall took boards down to lyons
20 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear plowed.
21 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear plowed
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22 fryday WD {wind} S clear finished plowing in wheat feild Drawed 6 load manure 3 pumkins limber3/4 day. paid to Dewmaw $65,,00 for Randall
23 Satruday WD {wind} S clear picked Aples. Tibets paid for Randall $13..00
24 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to New sarum to church haycock preached To haycocks To Diner. Randal and wife here at night
25 Monday WD {wind} NE cloudy plowed. sold C hoaver 3 catle for $45,00 he paid $15.00 took 1 away Randall took old charley
26 Tuesday WD {wind} W Rain fore noon plowed after noon
27 Wednesday WD {wind} W cool plowed Randall Tool a load of hay home Pete putnam fixed the pump, 37cts paid
28 Thursday WD {wind} S clear plowed Randall Drawe wood 2 home
29 fryday WD {wind} E Rain plowed. Randall tto diner hoove to white heifer paid $17,00
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30 Saturday WD {wind} W squals finished plowing oat feild paid taxes $19.77 stoped to send milk to factory
31 Sunday WD {wind} W snow Blustry at home put cows in the stable at night
== November 1875 ==
1 Monday WD {wind} W cloudy To Belmont To mill 24 lb oats to chop. got cheese money $25,,00 paid Dyer $10.49 got 2 box salt. $2,20 litle john paid $5.00 hoover paid $10.00 took the young heifer away gave order to hawks for a suit of clother for $24.00
2 Tuesday WD {wind} SW clear DOne choars. john Luton and wife here to diner john Learns called at night
3 Wednesday WD {wind} E cloudy Opned Dilches sold jackson 2 pigs $16.00
4 Thursday WD {wind} N clear To Belmont got chop let Dyer have eggs 5 doz got capet 6 6 yds for 7 1/2 b of wheat. selled with
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Abbot paid him $8.24 jackson took the pigs away let creaner have 2 bags Aples $1,00
5 fryday WD {wind} N clear Drawe in corn. Ann to Lyons To Randalls Randall here to diner
6 Satruday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont let Dyer have wheat 8 bushel 28lb got 5lb nials 25{witten above} 1 condition powder 25{wirtten above} hald lb Tobacoe 30{wirtten above} file 10 butons 6
7 Sunday WD {wind} E clear to 2 church Lynce preached Henery finch and wife here in the evening To Tea
8 Monday WD {wind} E cloudy took in selor potatoes 48 bushel Elder haycock to diner father and mother here at night
9 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear tok in beets and cabage took the sox to Baxter plowed after noon Randall took a load of wood father and mother went to Eds and Notmgh
10 wednesday WD {wind} SW Rain Done choars. pain inn my side at night
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11 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear plowed fore noon husked corn after noon
12 fryday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars. Took a note from Norm. for $10 To be paid in 8 month Mother here To diner Randall fetched the horse home.
13 Satruday WD {wind} N storm To philips To diner Randall and wife and Ida putnam here at night
14 Sunday WD {wind} NE snow at home father and Mother To diner Norm and wife in the evening
15 Monday WD {wind} SW cloudy Done choars james smith paid $6..00for timber by jack
16 Tuesday WD {wind} NW snow Blustery Done choars. Mother here to diner
17 Wednesday WD {wind} NW snow 1 foot Done choars. john Learn and wife Robert Arney and Omer To Tea
18 Thursday WD {wind} S cloudy DOne choars sent a letter to philip cullvers
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19 fryday WD {wind} S clear DOnne choars killed a pig waid 116lb made a broom Norm helped to to kill the pig
20 Satruday WD {wind} S clear to Randalls plowed his garden fetched home potatoes from Randalls
21 Sunday WD {wind} N clear To 2 church <s>&</s> Lynce preached philip Learn here at night. cold
22 Monday WD {wind} E clear cold done choars
23 Tuesday WD {wind} SW cloudy Rain helped Randall draw logs for wood Randall and wife Ida and Lynce and wif here at night
24 Wednesday WD {wind} N clear helped Randall Draw leogs charles Legg helped let J Lynce have $60..00 Randall and wife went home at night
25 Thursday WD {wind} E clear to st Thomas got from Cary goods $ .60cts got photographs takin got Randalls and wife paid $7.00 pihlip done choars
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To fathers To diner got a Rooster from him
26 fryday WD {wind} SW Rain Done choars philip To help D F Moore here to tea
27 Satruday WD {wind} W clear Thrashed Beans philip To help Randall and wife here at night
28 Sunday WD {wind} SW snow Rain at home. Randall and wife went home fore noon philip here
29 Monday WD {wind} N cold DOne choars. philip wne thome. got the Dryed aples from Norms
30 Tuesday WD {wind} E cold snow To Belmont got cheese Money $25,,00 got from pots stove back and 2 leds $1,25
== December 1875 ==
1 Wednesday WD {wind} E cloudy Done coars. Randall and wife here at night. line one Befalow skin
Thursday WD {wind} E clear To Belmont let R Nickle have 2 1/4 bushel Beans and Abott 2 bushel got from Dyer goods $3.17 cts Randall and charley Leggs sawed wood after noon
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3 fryday WD {wind} S clear helped Randall and charley saw fore noon. choaed after got the bobs framed Norm gave up his 2 notes $26.. Balance back on notes $2..50 cts. Randall and wife went home after noon lmber fixed hen pen
4 Saturday WD {wind} SE cloudy Done choars. went to john Learns got beef 13lb
5 Sunday WD {wind} E Rain at home
6 Monday WD {wind} E Rain fogy Done choars. To EV Learn in the evening To tea
7 Tuesday WD {wind} SE Rain killed 5 hogs EV 3 hogs Norm and ed To help philip here at night
8 Wednesday WD {wind} S & N cloudy cut up the hogs and salted philip choared hogs wait.. 268lb 4,,154lb
9 Thursday WD {wind} NW cold To Belmont got charley shod 4 shoes set the Abbots got from Dyer 1 Doz plates $1,50. sinemen 20 Randall and charley sawed john Learn and wife to diner chirk To diner diner to j Blacks
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10 fryday WD {wind} W cloudy To help Dan Baxter thrash philip done choars husked corn. Norm and wife here in the evening
11 Satruday WD {wind} SW snow helped Baxter thrash fore noon. To Belmont after got esons from Dyer 10 cts philip Done choars
12 Sunday WD {wind} S cloudy at home Edward Learn here and philip
13 Monday WD {wind} N snow blustry Done choars philip choard Ed here at night
14 Tuesday WD {wind} W snow Went to sTthomas to court grand jurer To chastes Learn at night
15 Wednesday WD {wind} S thawed To court to chasles Learn at night
16 Thursday WD {wind} W cold snow To court To W cullvers at night
17 fryday WD {wind} W cold To court got pay $7.60cts home at night
18 Satruday WD {wind} W cold DOne choars traded with Norm Drag for a calf charles legg sawed.
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19<s>Sun</s>day WD {wind} NE clear cold at home philip went home
20 Monday WD {wind} S clear mild To Avon got 200 feet boards Rented the swam lot to Sandy cury for one year for $35.. to be paid in lumber
21 Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain thawed Done choars. Randall took a load of wood
22 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear husked corn finished
23 Thursday WD {wind} N clear Done choars. Norm and wife here in the evening To tea.
24 fryday WD {wind} E Rain sleet DOne choars. Cury fetched the Bell colt home to me
25 Saturday WD {wind} N cloudy DOne choars. Geroge Legg and wife Randall and wife ed and philip Learn here To diner Randall at night
26 Sunday SE Rain heavy at home. Randall and wife went home
27 Monday WD {wind} SE clear Done choars. EDs wife here in the evening
28 Tuesday WD {wind} SE clear Done choars.
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29 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear Done choars. had lame side
30 Thursday WD {wind} SE clear, warm DOne choars. Billy Barns cut his foot. S Done it up
31 fryday WD {wind} SW clear warm Done choars. Randall fetched Dick horse home henery Sticks to Diner
== Janruary 1876 ==
1 Satruday WD {wind} S clear warm So the horses sweat in stable to George Leggs To diner Randall and wife. sak and wife and D F Moore there to diner
2 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear warm at home To Norms in the evening paid her $1
3 Monday WD {wind} SW clear warm cooler Done choars.
4 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear cold Done choars got from john Learn 68lb beef and 20lb Tallow $3,25cts john and philip and Arney To Tea
5 Wednesday WD {wind} S rain warm Done choars
6 Thursday WD {wind} N cloudy cold Done choars got from john Learn 60lb flour they called
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7 fryday WD {wind} SW clear To Belmot to cheese meeting. got $4.36 chees money. sent for paper paid $1.60 ct
8 Satruday WD {wind} S cloudy warm Done choars. Norm com enced to cut logs for wood
9 Sunday WD {wind} S Rain warm at home all day
10 Monday WD {wind} NW cold To Belmont got a suit of clother from hawkins for $24,,00 Norm cut logs for wood
11 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear cold Done choars. Norm cut logs 1/2 dat
12 Wednesday WD {wind} NW snow squals Done choars
13 Thursday WD {wind} NW clear cold To help galaton finch thrash with team Randall and dick{written below} took a load of wood
14 fryday WD {wind} SW cloudy cold to help galaton finch thrash with team
15 Saturday WD {wind} SW cloudy Done choars Norm at logs W Roberts To help him
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16 Sund<s>day</s> WD {wind} SW clear at home
17 Monday WD {wind} SW clear warm Thrashed peas with the horses
18 Tuesday WD {wind} S rain warm Thrashed peas finished Norm and wife here To tea Norm sold to out to D f Moore for $510..,
19 Wednesday WD {wind} W cloudy at night cold helped Norm kill a hog fore noon cleaned 21 bushe peas after Norm To help. Lewis Simpson to diner
20 Thursday WD {wind} W clear cold DOne choars.. To lynces EW Learn and wife here in the evening
21 fryday WD {wind} E clear cold To Belmont got from Dyer 1/2 lb Tobacoe 1/2 lb soda 35cts Sam Legg and wife and Boy here in evening To tea comencd on buter jar
22 Saturday WD {wind} E cloudy To Belmont To mill 10 1/2 bush wheat got jar mustard to Diner To Lewis Simpson
23 Sunday WD {wind} N cloudy at home. Robert called
24 Monday WD {wind} N cloudy cold Done choars to EV Learns in the evening. let Limber have job to mak box $1,50
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25 Tuesday WD {wind} NW cloudy snow To Belmont got the colts shod To Abbotts 4 new and 4 old set got Nails 5lb To dyers
26 Wednesday WD {wind} SW cleare choars. Mrs Winters To Diner. Rain at night
27 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear warm DOne choars. Lynce To diner and paid Note $60.00 Randall fetched oats 40 bushel and took a load of wood home
28 fryday WD {wind} SE Rain warm Done choars
29 Saturday WD {wind} SW cold To Belmont Took wagon box to Abbott to iron got limber 25cts sugar and half lb tobacoe. paid Hawkins $24 for clothes left a pictor To Bons To frame
30 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear To No 7 To church Dyer preached To georges to diner
31 Monday WD {wind} S clear Done choars. To Alack Stewarts To tea in evening
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== February 1876 ==
1 Tuesday WD {wind} SW snow Done choars. Randall took a load of wood home here to diner
2 Wednesday WD {wind} NW blustery snow Done choars. To finshes in evening To tea
3 Thursday WD {wind} SW snow took load of wood for Randall he took 2 Billy 1 Archa Taylor here at night
4 fryday WD {wind} NW clear To Belmont with wood for Norm. Randall took wood 1 load Billy 1 load Archa Taylor here at night
5 Saturday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont let Dyer have butter 45 3/4 48 cts for goods Archa cut Down trees Randall and wife here a night charley legg and Bily took a load of wood
6 Sunday WD {wind} S thawed warm To New sarum To church Haycock preached To diner To haycocks. Rol and Ed and philip and herby Learn here to tea
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7 Monday WD {wind} SW clear To harietsville paid the insurance $# 80/100 paid Taxes on swamp $3.00 To shirks in evening To Tea Tilda came with us
8 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear warm Skided logs fore noon 3 put in sraw after Tilda Shirk to sow here. Archa here at night
9 Wednesday WD {wind} E ran sleet Done chors. hired Bill gates for 8 month for $60 1/2 Tilda shirk sowed
10 Thursday WD {wind} E cloudy Rain at night DOne choars. Norm sawed wood 4 cord. Drawed in 2 cord Tilda here
11 fryday WD {wind} S Rain DOne choars. paid Norm for cuting logs $1.50cts
12 Saturday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars
13 Sunday WD {wind} E clear at home Tilda here Billy gates here a night Thunder and Rain at night
14 Monday WD {wind} SW clear warm put in straw Billy gates camenced To work for me for 8 month $60.50 ct
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15 Tuesday WD {wind} NW cloudy cold DOne choars Bily to help Tilda sowed
16 Wednesday WD {wind} W snow squals Done choars Billy split wood fore noon to milk meeting To john stewart george Bass too the job to draw milk for $150.00 6 1/2 month
17 Thursday WD {wind} SW snow helped Norm saw with Billy to help fore noon Drawed in 2 cord wood after
18 fryday WD {wind} W clear DOe choars. Billy went hom at night
20 Sunday WD {wind} NW clear To New sarum to church haycock preached To j Warwicks To diner Tillda with us Billy back at night
21 Monay WD {wind} SW Rain at night To help Norm saw with Billy and Team. sold j Mvplale a cow for $40
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Randalls wife To diner
22 Tuesday WD {wind} NW snow DOne choars Billy to help Archa Taylor here at night
23 Wednesday WD {wind} N cold blustery Done choars Billy choared Tilda sowed
24 Thrtusday WD {wind} W couldy Drawed wood 6 cord Billy To help Tilda sowed
25 fryday WD {wind} SE clear Drawed wood 9 cord Billy to help Tilda sowed
26 Saturday WD {wind} E clear Drawed wood 6 cord Ann took Tilda home paid her $5,00 Margred cullver and willy here at night. Randall and wife here at night
27 Sunday WD {wind} E hail snow at home Margret and willy here. Randall and wife went home after noon
28 Monday WD {wind}E snow to john Learns to diner got grass seed 3 bushel from him $5,00 Margret stayed thre Billy thrash Millet see 1 bushel
29 Tuesday WD {wind} NW cloudy Drawed logs 4 Norm helped To Belmont Margret Randall here at night john to tea
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== March 1876 ==
1 Wednesday WD {wind} N snow Drawed 3 logs To Belmont Randall and willy to london Margret and Sarah Ann here. W Lenard To diner let W lenard have 30 bushel oats got from him 1 3/4 bushel clover seed. Billy choared
2 Thursday WD {wind} N clear Drawed logs 6 to Belmont Norm To help To john Learns in the evening Margret stayed to johns got Billy pair boots and mitons $3..50 cts Billy choared
3 fryday WD {wind} W clear To Belmont got Dick shoe setlel Abbott have bag of aples got pictor from Moore Drawed 1 cord of wood in the Lynces To Tea sow had pigs 10
4 Saturday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in 6 cord of wood paid Norm $2 To johns for Margret Billy went hom at night
5 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear Rain at night at home Margret here
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6 Monday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in 6 cord wood Billy to help. Margret here willy went to johns
7Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain DOne choars made Ed one one handle Margret here
8 Wednesday WD {wind} N cold Done chors john Learn and wife To diner Margret here
9 Thursday WD {wind} E clear cut logs Billy to help sold james shirk a cow for $40 to be paid in 8 month Margret here philip and willy at night
10 fryday WD {wind} SE clear cut logs fore noon heled Norm To tap after. shirk took the cow home Margret and willy here Ed Learn here at night
11 Saturday WD {wind} E cloudy at night Rain Took Margret and willy to kings mill station she went home. sent for the home journal paper Billy helped Norm in the bush comenced to boil
12 Sunday WD {wind} NE Rain at home Billy got the pouts. To Leave
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13 Monday WD {wind} NW snow cold DOne choars Norm boiled sap Billy gates went away paid him $4.40 cts he quit to work for me
14 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear Done choars. To Belmont hot from Dyer 79cts goods Norm fetched in surip
15 wednesday WD {wind} E clear cold to help george Learn saw wood J SMith To diner
16 Thursday WD {wind} E hail Rain Done choars
17 fryday WD {wind} WN cold Blustery Done choars. Mrs Lyce and girl To Tea. hanah got beans and onions. 25 cts
18 Satruday WD {wind} N clear cold Done choars
19 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear thaw To george Learns to diner Randall and wife here to diner Norms wife had a boy
20 Monday WD {wind} NE snow Done choars. spot cow had a calf. William and joseph Alen here at night
21 Tuesday WD {wind} NW Blustery Drawed logs 3 Black ash joe Alen helped bill went home
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22 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear To Springfeild got joe trunk. To Randals to diner hoe with me
23 Thrusdasy WD {wind} SW clear To Belmont got from Dyer $4,20 cts paid him $6.75 put in straw after joe to help joe Alen comenced work for 7 month for $84.00
24 fryday WD {wind} E clear night snowet Done choars joe killed a calf fore noon. Drawe wood 5 cord after got our pictors.
25 Satruday WD {wind} SE Rain Sick with a cold. joe Done choars Let Norm have a ag of aples Ann made candles10 doz
26 Sunday WD {wind} NW cloudy snow at home sick joe DOne choars.
27 Monday WD {wind} W cloudy Was sick joe cut wood and Done choars
28 Tuesday WD {wind} NE snow Blustery I was sick joe Done choars Randall here to dine Norm boiled sap in bush paid joe 25cts
29 Wednesday WD {wind} snow lame. joe Done choars james Shirk and wife to diner
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30 Thrusday WD {wind} Blustery Not well. joe done choars
31 fryday WD {wind} W clear Not well joe choped and Done choars. hanah Learn her in the evening
== APril 1876 ==
1 Satruday WD {wind} NE clear To Belmont got wagon box got from potts 12 pie tins 12 hooks got from Dyer 1 lb Tobacoe {10 above} 12 yrds cord 1 broom 30 ct. got 1 shoe set at Abbotts. joe choped and choared. star calved let john Denis have a bull $15
2 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear at home Dan Gracey To Tea joe here. Star cow had a calf
3 Monday WD {wind} clear Done choars. joe choped pide had a calf Narm in the bush Syrep 50 lb
4 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear Done chaors joe killed 2 calves. choped after Norm in bush
5 Wednesday WD {wind} S snow rain fore noon shook millet fore noon joe choped after noon Norm in bush fetched Syrep 46 lb
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6 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear Done coars joe choped lill cow had a calf
7 fryday WD {wind} NW clear windy DOone choars joe helped sold james Baley a calf 50 cts
8 Saruday WD {wind} N clear Done choars joe choped 1/2 day. went ome after paid him $1.25cts Norm in bush syrip 27lb
9 Sunday WD {wind} E clear to jhon Learns to diner paid him $6.00 joe chopd
11 Tuesday WD {wind} SE clear put in straw joe helped Randall and wife to diner Randall let me have $ 5.00 ct Den finh john cloes and george cutis here in the evening. Norm fetched syrip 45 lb
12 Wednesday WD {wind} SW Rain thunder Done choars joe choped 1/2 Norm fethced syrip 25 lb
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13 Thursday WD {wind} E Rain Done choars joe choared
14 fryday WD {wind} W windy squals Rain Done choars joe choped
15 Satruday WD {wind} S Rain at nigt To Belmont let dyer have Butter 25 {25 above} $6.50 cts eggs 9 Doz 70 Mrs Legg and charley To diner joe choped
16 Easter Sunday {WD} wind W cloudy at home joe here 2 boy to diner
17 Monday WD {wind} N clear fixed fence joe to help choared after joe choped jack Smith here in evenig
18 Tuesday WD {wind} N clear To Randalls took a pig and 7 bushel oats meat and flour and butter aples got the horses shod to Denises 4 shoes set. 50 ct joe turned up buckets in bush
19 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear took the sow to S stewart joe choped sined to Lynce $20
20 Thursday WD {wind} E cloudy comenced to plow joe plowed. Midge cow had a calf. cut the 3 pigs
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21 fryday WD {wind} NW clear Done choars. To john Mckelons sale joe plowed Elder Lynce and wife To Tea let him have pork 12 lb $1.50 cts
22 Saturday WD {wind} NW Rain plowed fore noon joe killed a calf plowed after
23 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 church To prayer meeting. joe To Belmont
24 Monday WD {wind] E clear DOne choars turned the colts out joe plowed
25 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear Done choars. joe plowed Narms wife to tea
26 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars. joe plowed
27 Thursday WD {wind} S cloudy cultivated for Barley joe plowed. Randall and wife to diner. Rain at night
28 fryday WD {wind} NW clear cultivated joe plowed fore noon sowed Barley after noon joe dragged
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29 Saturday WD {wind} W clear sowed grass seede joe draged
30 Sunday WD {wind} N clear cold at home charley Alen To diner bill To Tea
== May 1876 ==
1 Monday WD {wind} NW clear Done choars. joe plowed set 2 beds onions ethen comenced to send Milk
2 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear cultivated joe plowed father here at night Ann to Belmont Took butter 31 lb {16 written over} $5.76 30 lb syrup $3.39 got goods $6,49 cts Balance $2,57cts
3 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear cultivated joe plowed
4 Thursday WD {wind} W clear sowed oats and clover joe draged
6 fryday WD {wind} S cloudy Rain sowed oats and clover on barn feild joe plowed and draged. To Belmont let Dyes have 39 Doz eggs got shoes $1.25 cts
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7 Sunday WD {wind} S clear at home Randall and wife to diner joe here
8 Monday WD {wind} W Rain trimed orchard joe plowed for corn 1/2 day
9 Tuesday WD {wind} W cloudy helped Norm draw in Buckets fore noon joe plowed sowed peas after joe draged Walker to diner
10 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain trimed trees joe plowed Randall and wife here at night
11 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear sowed oats and peas fore noon set onions after Randall draged. went home after joe plowed for corn
12 fryday WD {wind} NW clear took the sow to Dan Baxters joe trimed trees
13 Saturday WD {wind} NW clear To Belmont let Dyer have 10 Doz eggs $1.00 got from him $4.60cts got from tibets $10 took grist to mill 6 bw joe to Belmont got $30 {faded}
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14 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear to 2 chruch joe with us Lynce preached
15 Monday WD {wind} E cloudy Done choars planted potatoes joe plowed
16 Tuesday WD {wind} E Rain looked for the colts joe plowed
17 Wednesday WD {wind} SE Rain to Belmont got grists let Boid have 15.32 lb of wheat for $1.00 per bushel $15.53cts got from Dyer 35 cts goods joe choared
18 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear worked in the garden joe plowed finished Moare house to diner Randall here paid him for Tibbots $10.00
19 fryday WD {wind} SE clear planted potatoes sowed oats and peas joe draged corn ground Ann quilted
20 Saturday WD {wind} W Rain planted potatoes joe to help. Black cow had a calf
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21 Sunday WD {wind} W cloudy To 2 church Lynce preached. Randall and wife To tea
22 Monday WD {wind} N clear Done choars joe Draged corn ground
23 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear Marked corn ground comenced to plant joe helped. Sold Jame Mcphale a cow $32.00 joe Smith To Diner
24 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars Ann sick get Mary Ann Taylor wife to diner and tea DrWilson here paid him $2.00 joe planted corn
25 Thursday WD {wind} W clear planted corn joe planted to Belmont let dyes have eggs 20 3/4 Doz got 2 shoes set to Abbotts on charley Dr Wilson called Ann was sick. let C hoover have 2 calves for 60 cts
26 fryday WD {wind} SW clear planted corn joe to help Ann sick
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27 Satruday WD {wind} W clear DRaged for millet joe planted corn fiinished paid joe $4.00 Ann beter
28 Sunday WD {wind} S some Rain at home Ann sick joe went home and back Randall and wife called Mary went home paid her 75 cts
29 Monday WD {wind} W Rain Thunder and lightning Burned john Denis barn and killed 4 horses to john Stewarts. Done choas joe choared
30 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear Made soap planted Beans joe draged james Shirk and wife called here
31 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Worked Raod with team and joe Traughton and boy to diner Wodle called
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== June 1876 ==
1 Thursday WD {wind} S clear Worked the roas ed road Master worked with team and joe . bill cow to B
2 fryday WD {wind} S clear sowed Millet joe draged
2 Saturday WD {wind} E Rain hard Done choars. Madge to B
4 Sunday WD {wind} S clear at home george Learn and wife to Tea and Robert joe to Belmont Alen tea
5 Monday WD {wind} W clear Top Belmont got from Dyer $7.44 cts paid $2.00 eggs. 20 doz got charley shod 3 shoes to Abbott joe choared. Rose cow had a calf
6 Tueday WD {wind} W clear To StThomas got watch cleaned to Nelsons $1 got goods $32.00 to polacks and crays to DIner to fathers joe choared
7 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Doe choars joe Rolled d cullver to tea
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8 Thursday WD {wind} S clear fixed fence joe to help Randall took a load of wood let Norm have 1/2 bushel of Millet seede for 25 cts nt paid
9 fryday WD {wind} SW clear fixed fence fore noon Norm and joe to help joe rolled the oats after hoed the garden after
10 Saturday WD {wind} S clear hot hoed garden joe cut burs To Belmont let Abbott have dried aples $1.77 Dyer 7 Doz eggs. 72 cts gloves 25 cts got goods $2.85 cts
11 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to 2 church Randall and wife with us Lynce preached Randalls to diner
12 Monday WD {wind} S clear hot cultivaed corn joe helped Tilda shirk here
13 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear hot cultivated corn joe to help Tillda here
14 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear hot cultivated corn joe to help Eagan to diner pide cow to B
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15 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear To Lyons To Randalls To diner To swamp Randall with me
16 fryday WD {wind} S clear cool cultivated corn joe to help. Tillda went home at night
17 Saturday WD {wind} S Rain To Old Mr Mcolums funeral. joe away john Lawer and wife and pedler to diner
18 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 chruch Lynce pread To W Barrs To diner Randall and wife here to Tea
19 Monday WD {wind} W clear to Belmont got 2 shes set to Abbotts let cap aroun have prok 17 1/2 bs Dyer 8 Doz eggs
20 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear went to philip cullvers to diner to center to tea to buners to philips at night
21 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear to simcoe to diner To Carlton cullvers to philips at night
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22 thrusday WD {wind} S clear To hullsvill To Warons To diner To Babers to To Tead to phileps at night
23 fryday WD {wind} SW clear To Nisbits cullvers to diner To Willcoxs to tea to philps at night
24 Saturday WD {wind} S clear to Simcoe to yongs to diner to john to tea to philips at night
25 Sunday WD {wind} SW cloudy To Bloamsburgh to chruch Simson preached to phips at night
26 Monday WD {wind} SW clear come home to diner to to centes to Tea To Randall home at night
27 Tuesday WD {wind} S rain to Andrew Roberts funeral. George Learn and wife to diner father and mother went home paid him 50 cts
28 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear cultivated corn joe to help
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29 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear To Lyons got the horses shod 8 shoes to Denises paid $1.00 sowed Millet for Randall joe cut Thristles. sold joe the pony colt for $26.00
30 fryday WD {wind} W clear To Walter Browns for strawberyes got 10 quarts Randalls with us joe cut thistles
== July 1876 ==
1 Saturday WD {wind} S Rain Done choars plowed in orchrd joe haleped
2 Sunday WD {wind} clear at home jesa Learn and wife here at night
3 Monday WD {wind} W clear To Belmont to Mill 26 bushel to chop let Dyer have 11 doz eggs got $1.00 sugar and Rope 70 cts fetched lumber 85 {ofet?} joe cut Thistles
4 Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain Done choars joe helped
5 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain sold J Hoover a cow for $28. To be paid in four month. Ann sick joe spaded garden
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6 Thursday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont got from Dyer 4 gals lamp oil 1 1/2 lb tobacoe $2.21 got cheese money $13 paid patts $2.48cts got frist of chop 26 bush
7 fryday WD {wind} S clear hot to Belmont Drawed 2 load of lumber. joe to john pettits Raison
8 Saturday WD {wind} SW clear hot to 2 chruch W jackson preached Randalls with us
10 Monday WD {wind} W Rain To Avon fetched posts from the swamp cleaned wheat 20 bags joe picked beryes
11 tuesday WD {wind} W clear warm Done choars joe went to Srpingfeild at night
12 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont Drawed 2 load lumber let Abbott have 33 3/4 lb pork $3.97cts paid J Camble $2<s>5<s>25cts joe away
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13 Thrusday WD {wind} S Rain cut thistles joe a way. Randall and wife here at night joe come nack at night
14 fryday WD {wind} W clear To Belmont let Baid and Mcknikle have 43 1/2 bushel of wheat for 100 {per?} bushel $43,50 took note for $40. To be paid in 3 month. got from Dyer 200lb sugar $19. got a kitle from patts $1,20 joe picked beryes fore noon Drawed wood after
15 Saturday WD {wind} NW clear To Belmont to Mill let Abbott have 100 lb flour patts 100lb hoover 19lb Dyer eggs 13 Doz got from poatts #2,60 worth Dyer 25cts joe picked Beryes fore noon Drawed wood after
16 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To New Sarum to church Tomkins preached to DIner james Learns joe at home
17 Monday WD {wind} S clear cut Barlet joe cut round barlet and wheat Bell and jeny Stewart picked cheryes
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18 Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain pm finished cuting barley comenced the wheat joe bound wheat
19 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear cut and bound wheat joe to help. Randall and wife to pick cheryes
20 Thrusday WD {wind} W clear Rain put up Barley and cut wheat joe and his father to help johns boys picked cheryes. Ann to Belmont after tea let Dyes have 5 doz 7 eggs got gloves and rosen 35ct
21 fryday W clear cool cut and bount wheat joe and his father to help
22 Saturday WD {wind} S clear showers Rain cut and bound wheat and finished joe and his father to help paid Alen $2,25 cts
23 Sunday WD {wind} N clear To New Sarum to church Tomkins preached joe away
24 Monday WD {wind} N clear To Lyons in forenoon Drawed in Barley after joe to help Randall and wife to pick chereys fathe and mother to diner Ann to Belmont let {os?} have 6 doz eggs
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25 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear Drawed Barley finished Drawed 3 load of wheat
26 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in wheat joe to help
27 Thursday WD {wind} SE clear Rain at night Drawed whet fore noon finished. picked cheryes after joe mewed{?} fence
28 fryday WD {wind} W clear to john Learns ground the reaper knives to Belmont after tea got Bread joe {manued fend?}
29 Saturday WD {wind} E clear put up hay. went to Belmont got cheese money $38.00 paid Dyed $26.71cts joe to help john Elder Rowland here at night
30 Sunday WD {wind} E clear to 2 chruch Rowland preached To W Barrs To Diner. boy born 29th
31 Monday WD {wind} E clear got Mashine here to thrash Rodgers set
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== August 1876 ==
1 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear thrashed wheat 128 bushel Barley 100 bushel had to help j Beley S legg E Learn C Stewart j Mckelon D Mckelon E and p Learn joe Alen. Rodgers to thrash W and E and sine Dews paid them $8..00
2 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear cut peas joe to hlep Lynce and wife to diner and tea. Randalls called
3 Thursday WD {wind} SE clear cut peas joe to help Ann went to Barrs after tea
4 fryday WD {wind} W clear hot cut peas fninshed joe to help. cut and bound oats 1 acre Rain at night
5 Saturday WD {wind} S clear cut oats fore noon joe Bound. To Lyons after got horses shod 7 shoes To Denises paid 90. cts Randall and wife here at night
6 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to 2 church Lyon preached Randalls with us
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7 Monday WD {wind} N clear cut oats joe Bound john H Smith called
8 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear Bound oat joe to help
9 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear tp help y Baley thrash with team joe to help Mckelon and Stewart Tomkins and wife to Diner here
10 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear setup fore noon joe helped stewart thrash cut oats after To Belmont at nightlet odle have 13 Doz eggs got tea egg nutmeg 12 joe 1 lb Tobacoe {sold?} $1,43
11 fryday WD {wind} S clear Drawed peas 6 load joe to help
12 Saturday WD {wind} S Rain Done choars joe sick To Belmont got charley shod 4 shes set to Abbotts joe got 2 shirts to Nugarts for #2.00
13 Sunday WD {S clear at home Randall charley legg to tea joe away back at night boy with him
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14 Monday WD {wind} S cler Drawed in oats joe to help. 9 load
15 Tuesday WD {wind} N clear Drawed in oats fore noon joe to help cut millet after joe bound oats
16 Wednesday WD {wind} NE clear Bound and drawed in oats finished joe to help
17 Thursday WD {wind} S clear cut and put up millet 155 joe to help
18 fryday WD {wind} S clear cut and put up millet 160 joe to help
19 Saturday WD {wind} NW clear Raked and put up millet finished joe to help 60/375
20 Sunday WD {wind} NE clear to New Sarum to church haycock preached to Geo Legs to Diner. frost
21 Monday WD {wind} E and W clear Drawed Millet joe to help 7 To Belmont let odle have eggs 13 Doz 2 got tobaco 2 lb Rive 5 lb colars 1 bs
22 Tuesday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed in millet joe to help 7 load
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23 Wednesday WD {wind} S Rain To Belmont to mill with chop 28 b 4 of wheat joe choared Mrs fargur and hanah Learn to tea paid joe 25cts
24 Thursday WD {wind} S thunder Drawed Millet 6 load joe to help
25 fryday WD {wind} NW Rain finished Drawing in the millet joe to help To Belmont hot grist let hoover have 90 lb flour. Randall and wife called
26 Saturday WD {wind} W clear put floore in hog pen joe to help. To Belmont to mill let Aabbott have flour 100lb father and mother to Tea joe went home
27 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 church Rowlon preached Randall and wife To church to diner here joe come hack
28 Monday WD {wind} E clear done choars joe Drawed manure 7 load
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29 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear To Newsarum to church horn preached joe drawed manure comenced to cut corn 30 {text above}
30 Wednesday WD {wind} S ofnain a swer clear To help Sam Legg thrash joe Drawed manure 9
31 Thursday WD {wind} S clear hot cut corn 101 shock joe Drawed manure 10 load
== September 1876 ==
1 <s>frys</s>day WD {wind} NW Rain cut corn 69 shock joe drawed manure
2 Saturday WD {wind} clear cut corn 100 chock joe Drawed manure sow had 5 pigs
3 Sunday WD {wind} clear To New sarum To church Tomkins preached To Lymans for diner
$ Mondy WD {W clear cut corn 81 shock joe drawed manure Lyman and wife here To tea john Eck with come to work. joe went away paid him in full $60.35cts
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5 Tuesday {wind} W clear cut corn john to help
6 Wednes day WD {wind} E cloudy Rained at night {text written above} To Belmont got cheese money $30. got coton 46 and shoes and other goods from jackson $9.35 let Mcbrane have 13 doz egg got tea 2lb1/4 cut corn after john to help
7 Thrusday WD {wind} E fogy mist Done choars john spred manure. gave order for a map in book stile from coal
8 fryday WD {wind} W clear To London with cheese 36b got boots and ships from Merit $3.50. To diner to gustons. john cut corn
9 Saturday WD {wind} N cloudy cut corn john to help Elder Rowlon here at night
10 Sunday WD {wind} E cloudy Rain {text above} To 2 chruch Rowlon preached. To diner to Deninses. john at home
11 Monday WD {wind} E cloudy cut corn john to help Rowlon to diner Randall took blocks for stable Ann got plums
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12 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear To New Sarum To ordinatir Meeting Tomkins preache to diner To Lewises. john cut corn
13 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear cut corn john to help
14 Thursday WD {wind} NW Rain finished cuting corn john to help. To Randalls to tea Ann to john Learns
15 fryday WD {wind} NW clear Drawed wood fore noon john to help to mill after. Lyman and jane and Randall and here at night
17 Sunday WD {wind} E Rain at home. jane Tonsley here. Randalls went home
18 Monday WD {wind} N Rain Doen choars john sawed wood jane here
19 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear To Randalls with bards To leggs to diner got strawbery plants and set them john to help Tansley and wife to tea went home
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20 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont To mill let W jackson have 600 lb flour 2.75 cts per 100 lb $16.50 got 1 lb salt $1,10 pants 75 ha 25 Let Mcbrane have 5 doz eggs 55cts Wardes 2 bags aples $5 john spread manure
21 Thursday WD {wind} clear Drawed in corn 100 shock Dug potatoes 17 bushel john to help
22 fryday WD {wind} E cloudy at night rain {text written above} To Calvin Browns to diner to jessa Learns to tea john spread manure
23 Saturday WD {wind} E Rain Done choars john went To Mapleton after noon john Learn and wife to tea
24 Sunday WD {wind} cloudy to 2 chruch philip with me Rowlan preached philip and wife and kity to diner Randall and wife to diner
25 Monday WD {wind} S cloudy Rain at night {text written above} Dug potatoes 7 {or 9} bushel Drawed wood 41/2 cord john to help
26 Tuesday WD {wind} NW Rain hard Drawed wood 4/12 cord john to help
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27 Wednesday WD {wind} NW Rain cloudy Drawed wood 1/2 and corn 50sh came to belmont. went to bills at night
28 Thursday WD {wind} SW Rain To London to Western show home at night john husked corn
29 fryday WD {wind} clear done choars john Drawed manure on garden
30 Saturday WD W clear To Belmont got cheese money $26.00 got cloth 3 1/2 yrds $105 from jackson 5ct peper john Drawed manure
== OCTOber 1876 ==
1 Sunday wd {wind} SW clear To Belmont to church Mckinen preached. john at home
2 Monday WD {wind} SW clear husked corn [icked aples john comenced to plow
3 Tuesday WD SW Rain to Lyons show john plowed
4 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear husked corn. john plowed
5 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear to Aylmer show john plowed Nolson and wife to tea
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6 fryday WD {wind} W Rain to help Ed thrash john plowed. Randall took a load of wood form Norms father and Mother here at night
7 Satruday WD {wind} hail To Belmont got l lb Tobacoe lamp chimney from jackson 65cts. john to help Ed thrash fore noon plowed after hanah and Mrs slevenson her in evening
8 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 chruch Rowlan preached To Eds in evening. froze
9 Monday WD {SW clear picked aples 13 john flowed Elder Rowland to diner
10 Tuesday WD {wind} NW clear Drawed in corn 6 load john to help. Ann to john
11 Wednesday WD {wind} snow husked corn set up corn picked aples 4/12 bushel john plowed. froze
12 Thursday WD {wind} W clear set peach trees fore noon john plowed. picke aples 24 1/2 after john to help Randall took a load of wood
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13 Fryday [wind] S clear picked aples 3 fore noon john plowed Drawed in corn after john helped Randall made cider
14 Saturday [wind] NW Rain froze huske corn john plowed finished south field
15 Sunday [wind] NW snow to George Leggs to diner to johns after noon
16 Monday [wind] SW clear Drawed in corn 6 load john to help. Ann to Gilberts for butter 58lb paid $13,50 cts to johns at night calis Ta had a girl baby
17 Tuesday [wind] W clear Drawed in corn 5 load john to help. sent Butter by stage To Wm Meritt 58lb. got socks 2 pair and pair mits for john from jackson $1.50 cts
18 Wednesday [wind] SW clear Drawed in corn 2 load finished drawe in beans made cider john to help
19 Thursday [wind] SE clear killed a pig To Belmont got a jar sent a letter for a ring john plowed Lyman got aples Ann to johns
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20 Fryday [wind] S clear rain at night picked apples 10 bushel john plowed
21 Saturday [wind] S clear husked corn john plowed Randall called and got corn
22 Sunday [wind] S clea to 2 church Rowland preached. To johns after
23 Monday [wind] NW Rain all day bought spring wheat from EV Learn for $1 per bushel 15 bushel paid #15 john husked corn
24 Tuesday [wind] W Rain got wheat home to Belmont got for john to jacksons $3.53 cts worth got 1/2 lb Tobacoe 1/2 lbs starch got from patts 1 trap 2 Bolts 1 blacking. from Abbott 1 crew [drives?] got from Boyed & McNide $40.0 and a letter from Wm Meritt $14.50 cts letter from the dutch man with Ring john to Belmont {Unclear entry in parts, longer entries often become jumbled}
25 Wednesday [wind] NW cloudy husked corn john plowed
26 Thursday [wind] SW cludy sqails husked corn john plowed Ed got aples for cider
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27 Fryday [wind] W cloudy snow and at night Rain {and at night rain written above and below previous line indicating he returned to his diary to make a more accurate assessment of the days weather}
28 Saturday [wind] E Rain husked corn. john choared fore noon {smudged word} went to away after noon. paid him 50 cts
29 Sunday [wind] E cloudy at home john came back Randall and wife to tea
30 Monday [wind] S clear husked corn. john plowed
31 Tuesday [wind] W clear warm husked corn john plowed
== November 1876 ==
1 Wednesday [wind] W Rain warm husked corn john plowed finished the 14 acre field
2 Thursday [wind] W Rain husked corn john plowed 1/2 day
3 Fryday [wind] S cloudy husked corn john plowed
4 Saturday [wind] W clear to Lyons paid H wood $5 for gate To Randalls to diner john plowed
Sunday [wind] E clear To 2 church morning and even-ning Rowlands preached john home
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6 Monday [wind] SE Rain husked corn john to help
7 tuesday [wind] SW cloudy hused corn john to help Elder Rowland calle gave him a bag of corn
8 Wednesday [wind] N Rain husked corn john plowed Randall to Diner
9 Thursday [wind] NW cloudy husked corn set peach trees 50 john plowed james Shirk paid $40 EV Learn paid $1.80 cts
10 Fryday [wind] W cloudy To Belmont for noon husked corn after john plowed got from jackson 1 coat john $4.50 1/2 lb tobacoe 25cts
11 Saturday [wind] SE cloudy husked corn john plowed
12 Sunday [wind] SE clear to john Learns to diner
13 Moncay [wind] S cloudy Took beats parsnips and potatoes john to help plowed garden Ann to Leggs and finches
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14 Tuesday [wind] NE snow finished plowing cleaned a grist 10 bushel wheat john to help john went away for a tramp paid him 25 cts
15 Wednesday [wind] W clear husked corn Done choars
16 Thursday [wind] SW cloudy to mill 16 bushel of wheat let jackson have 400 lb flour. got the horses shod 8 shoes 4 new to Abbotts
17 Fryday [wind] E cloudy to old Mr Mcmurys funealElder Smith preached. To EV Learns to tea
18 Saturday [wind] E rain husked corn done choars
19 Sunday [wind] SE rain at home
20 Monday [wind] N cloudy to harietsville to see the consel To yellys to Diner. let Ed have 100 [feet?] pnank for raod $1.00 {uncertain words in entry}
21 Tuesday [wind] NE rain fine husked corn
22 Wednesday [wind W cloudy cold To Belmont fore noon got 1 lb tea Botle oil from jackson 85 cts husked corn after
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23 Thursday [wind] W cloudy To Lyons Dick horse was sick To Belmont got medison from Dyes .50 cts john came home paid Taxes to Mrs [putonun?] $26.04 cts
24 Fryday [wind] SW cloudy cold husked corn john to help
25 Saturday [wind] SE snow Sold joe jackson 8[,,?] hogs for $95..00 john husked corn
26 Sunday [wind] SE clear snow To 2 chruch Rowland preached. Ann a home Robert Learn here at night
27 Monday [wind] SE snow To joe jacksons got $95.00 To Randalls at night to M fulitons got well made
28 Tuesday [wind] E clear cold To philips cullvers at night
29 Wednesday [wind] NW clear cold To Alma cullvers weding To philips a night
30 Thursday [wind] NW clear cold to Nisbets cullvers to diner to David Barbers at night
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== Decmber 1876 ==
1 Fryday [wind] NW clear cold came home Diner to Randalls
2 Saturday [wind] N clear cold Done choars john choared took the sox to Baleys{drawing appears to represent a crossing}
3 Sunday [wind] NW clear at home
4 Monday [wind] NE clear husked corn. john choped comenced to feed the horses cut feed
5 Tuesday [wind] NE clear To Belmont to mill got from jackson 2 lb tobacoe and grocerys took note from c.y hoocer for $34 to be paid in 14 days. john choped
6 Wednesday [wind] SW clear To Belmont got grist got from Abbott wedge at 50 got from jackson tick $1.50 got from potts goods 75cts john choped wood
7 Thursday [wind] W snow husked corn john choped
8 Fryday [wind] W clear cold put corn in crib fore noon john to help fixed crib after john choped. EV Learn and wife here in evening
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9 Saturrday [wind] NW snow very blus Done choars john choared
10 Sunday [wind] SE cloudy snow coldat home john Learn and wife to Diner. Randall took his cutter home
11 Monday [wind] SE cloudy Done choars put colt in Ann was sick. john hosked corn. a tramp joe grag{ink smudging end of word} here at noght
12 Tuesday [wind] S cloudy thawed husked corn. john thrashed oats
13 Wednesday [wind] S cloudy husked corn john choped
14 Thursday [wind] SW clear Done choars john choped Randall to diner. Mothers here at night George Learn here from Bisty
15 Fryday [wind] W cloudy cold To Belmont to mill got meal 35 lb sent for free press $1.60cts john choped
16 Saturday [wind] W snow Blustey cold faced mitons john thrashed
17 Sunday [wind] NE snow at home George Learn here at night Bisty
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18 Monday [wind] W clear cold To Belmont let jackson have flour 200lb let potts have 70lb flour john Thrashed 1/2 and choped /12
19 Tuesday [wind] W cloudy cold Killed a hog 168 lb john to help fore noon husked corn after john thrashed cut sasage meet at night 24lb
20 Wednesday [wind] E cloudy cold to Belmont got fish 1/2 lb of jackson $5.00 from Abott a clevis. husked corn after john thrashed
21 thursday [wind] SE cloudy took a load of oats to Randall john thrashed
22 Fryday [wind] NE snowed sick with a cold john thrashed Ann made cake
23 Saturday [wind] W cloudy sick with a cold john done choars. Randall and wife here at ngiht
24 Sunday [wind] NE clear at home. Randall and Ann to 2 chruch Rowlan preached his wife stayed with me they went home at night
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25 Monday chistmas [wind] E snow To George Leggs to diner john done choars
26 Tuesday [wind] W clear To Belmont got over coat from jackson $13.50 got cheee money $50 to diner to Mrs clines john choared lip Learn and wife here for tea
27 Wednesday [wind] W clear To St thomas put in the Merchants Bank $304 01cts got a cap from coyn $2.50 to Lymans to diner Ann To Lymans john choared
28 Thursday [wind[ E snow cleaned oats 26 bushel fore noon to Randalls after too stove there john choared
29 Fryday [wind] E snow Blustery Killed 3 hogs jim wilsey to help paid him 75 cts john helped
30 Saturday [wind] W cold Blustery cut up hogs 3 made sausage john choared
31 Sunday [wind] W clear cloudy To 2 church Mconel preached To george To tea Ed and phil here at night
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== January 1877 ==
1 Monday [wind] SE clear To Lyons town meeting voted fo fuliton simpson charleton Bentley Ann to johns to diner to Randalls john thrashed oats
2 Tuesday [wind] E clear Drawed 1 load wood sent for the canadian Baptist paper3. $5.25ct to Belmont got chock for cheese$10 Randall here at night john thrashed oats
3 Wednesday [wind] NW NE clear to London paid taxes on swamp. Randall with me left cap to Belts to be cleaned and fixed Lyman and fam to diner Eckworth here at night john thrashed
4 Thursday [wind] SW clear To Enick Sminths to diner to the swamp john Done choars W Eckworth here day and night
5 Fryday [wind] SW cloudy To Belmont got lamp oil of jackson 4gals $2.10 to 23 tea 37 let him have drye Apples bushels 4 and 15 lb paid john 62 1/2 David Mondaville to diner john choared thrashed
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6 Saturday [wind] SW clear Done choars john to Lymans. Paid him 10 cts
7 Sunday [wind] SW cloudy to New sarum to church Tomkins preached to Elurners to diner. paid to D Nucomle $1 for organ
8 Monday [wind] N cold snow Cleaned oats 19 bushel and heat fore noon john to help john thrashed oats after
9 Tuesday [wind] SW clear To Belmont to mill 16 bus got from jackson goods $2 let Dyes have bean 1 1/2 $1.50 Abott 1 bushel Beans john thrashed oats
10 wednesday [wind] SW snow at home father and mother here john thrashed oats
11 Thrusday [wind] S and N snow at home Randall and wife here to diner father and motehr went away john thrashed pats and choared
12 Fryday [wind] NE cloudy cold To Belmont let jackson have 614 lb flour $2,85cts $1,7,50 and oats 42 1,60 {and oats written above} got Boots $350. 2 brooms john thrashed oats choar
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13 Saturday [wind] W clear cold at home john thrashed oats and choared
14 Sunday [wind] SE clear To 2 church Mconel preached to W Barss to diner john done the choars
15 Monday [wind] NE snow To Belmont with Randall to get frank hawkins David Brown here at night. cleaned oats 28 john choared thrashed
16 Tuesday [wind] W clear To Belmont with G Legg got 1 lb tobacoe from jackson Geroge less annd wife to diner geroge Learn and wife to tea. D brown here. john thrashed oats and choared
17 Wednesday [wind] W clear at home W Barr and wife Levy Smth and wife Cornell and wife a child here to diner D Brown went away john Thrashed oats
18 Thursday [wind] SW cloudy To st Thomas to fathers Birthday party he was 80 years old john done coars
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19 Fryday [wind] SW cloudy mild to Belmont to cheese meeting to Wh Odles to tea john thrashed and choared
20 Saturday [wind] N clear Cleaned oats 22 bushel john to help and choared
21 Sunday [wind] SW clear cold To New sarum to church Tomkings preached to Tomkins to diner john done the choars jane Stevenson to tea
22 Monday [wind] SW clear to halls Tomkins and wife to diner john learn and wife to tea john thrashed oats
23 Tuesday [wind] W clear cold To Belmont got the horses shod 8 shoes to abbotts got bobs from him $ 36 let him have Nole and hoover for $34 paid $1.75 To charles Learn to tea john choared
24 wenesday [wind] W cold clear To john learns to diner john thrashed and choared
25 Thursday [wind] W clear got sheep 6 from john Learn let him have baby To Randalls after john thrashed and choared
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26 fryday [wind] SW clear To swamp got posts from sandy cury 26 for $104 to litle johns to tea john thrashed and choared
27 Saturday [wind] SW clear To Aylmer with oats 37 bus got $15. sold to Lewis for 40 cts john choared and thrashed Earnest Learn here at night
28 Sunday [wind] SW clear To 2 church Mconel preache lib farques and jane stevon to diner. to george Aplefands to tea john to john Learns
29 Monday [wind] SW clear thawed to cheese meeting to john stewarts Randall and wife here to tea john choared and thrashed oats
30 Tuesday [wind] SE clear Thawed To Nelson Learns george Learn and wife with us to diner john choared.
31 Wednesday SE cloudyThaw to Belmont to mill 6 bushel of wheat 24 of chop oats peas got from potts 220 sptes from Nugent slips
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== February 1877 ==
1 Thursday [wind] SW clear To Belmont got grist let hoover have 100lb flour. got from jackson goods $2.55 paid john $171
2 Fryday [wind] E clear Thawed Done choars. went to james Batleys top tea john choared
3 Saturday [wind] NE cloudy Cleaned oats 38 bushel john to help john went to lymans at night Litle john Learn and wife here <s>at n</s> To tea
4 Sunday [wind] W clear Thawed at home john came home
5 Monday [wind] NW cloudy to harrietsville to ensurence meeting got ensured for $2500 paid $5...cts litle john and wife with us to diner to j geleys john choared
6 Tuesday [wind] SW cloudy at home cleaned wheat james learn and wife and Sarah Bolsby to diner john thrashed and choared
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7 Wednesday [wind] S clear To Aylmer Ann to johns to diner To Randalls. john choared thrashed
8 Thursday [wind] S clear to Aylmer with Wheat 32.7 bushel got $1.30 cts $41.75 to diner to T charlestons john choared Thrashed
9 Fryday [wind] S clear To Belmont to mill let jackson have honey 17 1/2 $3.32 cts got goods 43.72 cts ad cap $2.25 got Bedstead from Bonn $7 john choared thrashed
10 Saturday [wind] SW clear thawd Tusked corn. went to john Learns. john thrashed oats choared
11 Saturday [wind] SW clear To New Sarum to church Tomkins preached. to john finches to diner paid Newcomb $4..00 for Tomkins. john at home
12 Monday [wind] N cloudy blustery to john Lutons traded 23 bushel of Barley to diner Ann with me john thrashed choared Randall took charley
13 Tuesday [wind] NW clear thawd To Belmont to mill got grist Randall fetched charley home john thrashed choared
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14 wednesday [wind] SW clear To Randalls to diner john choared and thrashed
15 Thursday [wind] W cloudy cleaned oats 41 bushel john to help hanah to diner paid john 50cts
16 Fryday [wind] NW clear fixed sples john thrashe
17 Saturday [wind] NW snow Blustery traded Bell to Tom Belmore for Nelley B. john thrashe
18 Sunday [wind] SW cloudy snowat home john at home
19 Monday [wind] NW clear cold at home john thrashed let To Bellmore have barley 8 bushel for boot [Boat?]
20 tuesday [wind] SW clear To swamp. rented Sandy Cury the swamp for 1 year for $40 and road work and taxes to be paid john thrashed
21 Wednesday [wind] S clear husked corn john thrashed
22 Thursday [wind] S clear To Randalls Sarah Anns baby born at 5 oclock Ann to Randalls at night john Thrashed choard
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23 Fryday [wind] NW cloudy To Randalls to diner Ann came home let john Learn jr have 2 bus of corn $120 let Aga winters have 2 1/2 lb Butter 50cts john thrashed and choared
24 Saturday [wind] NE cloudy cleaned oats john to help 38
25 Sunday [wind] NW cold To Lyons to cheuch William preached to Randalls to diner Ann stayed to Randalls john at home
26 Monday [wind] N clear husked corn john choped Ann to Randalls
27 Tuesday [wind] S<s>E</s>W clear To R fulitons salee john Thrashed Ann came home
28 Wednesday [wind] SW clear To Belmont let jackson have 6 1/2 doz eggs 12 1/2 cts doz john choped got john 1 lb tobacoe pencil [5/6]8 cts
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== March 1877 ==
1 Thursday [wind] SW clear Drawed beckets to Bush taped 15 trees john washed the buckets. fthes to diner
2 Fryday [wind] S rain forenoon taped 145 trees after noon john to help
3 Saturday [wind] SW cloudy snow worked in bush taped 47 trees fix boiling place and gethered 2 tubs of sap john to help. frank haw kins fetched dick horse home from Randalls
4 Sunday [wind] NW cold at home
5 Monday [wind] NW cold Boiled sap john to help old Black cow down
6 Tuesday [wind] SW snow Thrashed oats with the horses john to help. Ann sugared off 22lb. Randall to diner. Midge cow h had a calf
7 Wednesday [wind] SE clear cold Thrashed oats john to help
8 Thursday [wind] SE Rain Threshed oats john to help
9Fryday [wind] NW cold snow Blustery To Belmont for Dr wilson Ann to Randalls john choared
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10 Saturday [wind] W clear Cleaned oats 82 bushel john to elp. Ann to Randalls
11 Sunday [wind] SW snow To Randalls Ann came home john to No 1 to church
12 Monday [wind] NE snow cold Thrashed peas john to help Randall took the cow home left the colt Elder Rowland to diner
13 Tuesday [wind] S clear Thrashed peas fore noon john to help To Randalls after lill cow had a calf
14 Wednesday [wind] S [and?] N snow Blustery Thrashed peas john to help
15 Thursday [wind] SW clear To Belmont let Dyes have egg 11 doz oats 4 bushel got for john shirting $181 cts got tea 3 /34 lbs to Randalls after john Thrashed peas choared Ann to Eds quilting spot cow had a calf
16 Fryday [wind[ NW snow cold cleaned peas 57 bushel john to help let cullver finch have oats 14 bushel $5.6ts. Mrs finch cullver and liley to tea
17 Saturday [wind] W clear finished thrashing oats john choared. Mrs DaCline and 2 children to tea
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18 Sunday [wind] SW snow To Randalls. john home
19 Monday [wind] NW snow To spring field with oats bushel 41. got 43 cts per bushel james Learn with me john choared [old Eckwith?] here at night. Levy and Enick Smith and wives here to diner Thunder at night {names in this entry difficutl to decipher}
20 Tuesday [wind] NE clear To thew swamp. john choped. Ann to Randalls
21 Wednesday [wind] NE snow clear after To Randalls for Ann cleaned oats 12 buchel john choared
22 Thursday [wind] SW thawed To spring field with oats 57 bushel 44cts $25.00 john choared
23 Fryday [wind] W clear thawed To belmont to mill 24 bus to chop. gethered sap 2 tubs after john to help. Randall to diner and yessa Robert to work for him. let jackson have 15 lb of Butter 25cts per lb $3.75
24 Saturday [wind] NE couldy To Belmont got grist boiled sap john boiled. Elder Rowlan Olover cullver and boy and lida and Martha hill here at night pide cow had a calf
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25 Sunday [wind] E Rain to 2 chruch Rowland preached. O cullver and boy here. sow had [6?] pigs
26 Monday [wind] N Rain snow <s>Ann sugard 25 lb</s> Done choars john skined the old Black cow Cullvers went away Ann sugared of 25 lb
27 Tuesday [wind] NW clear thawed to Belmont let potts have a hide 50 lb $250. Drawed sap after 3 tubs. john to help Randall and hawkins to diner
28 Wednesday [wind] NW windy Boiled sap john to help
29 Thursday [wind] NW clear wind to Eagans mill fore noon john choared Ann sugared off 25[or 35] lb
30 Fryday [wind] SW clear thawed To Randalls fore noon worked in the Bush afterjohn to help
31 Saturday [wind] SE Rain To belmont got 2 lb tobacoe and 1 of soap from McBrone for $1.14 cts 1 for john john choped
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== April 1877 ==
1 Sunday [wind] S Rain at home. Neley cow sick Norms wife to tea
2 Monday [wind] NW clear gethered and boiled sap 5 tubs john to help john comenced work for a year for $72
3 Tuesday [wind] NE SE clear Boiled sap john to help
4 Wednesday [wind] SE clear To Belmont got from W Martin timothey seed 80lb for $4.00 order a pair of pants from jackson john choped. Sam legg and wife to tea. Ann sugared off 73lb.
5 Thursday [wind] NW snow gethered sap 5 tubs boiled john to help
6 Fryday [wind] NW clear gethered sap 3 tubs boiled john to help. Ann sugared off 42lb
7 Saturday [wind] NE clear boiled sap Drawed wood john to help Ann sugared off 30lb
8 Sunday [wind] E windy at home joe Alen to tea Ed Learn to diner
9 Monday [wind] NE clear getherer sap 4 tubs Boiled john to help sold peas 2 [& lb?] ten to Ravy 18 to Dunn for 75 per lb Elder Rowland to diner Ann sugerd 40 lb
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10 Tuesday [wind] NE clear Boiled sap fore noon john to help john choped after
11 Wednesday [wind] N clear To Randalls got horses shoes set on front feet john choped
12 Thursday [wind] NS clear worked in bush finished let [ER?] Learn have 10 bushel peas [at?] 5 cts per bushel $7.50 traded oats with jim for peas 16 1/2 for 10 jim and wife to diner
13 Fryday [wind] NE clear To Belmont let jackson have eggs 27 doz 12cts got $250 {likley missing period} got seed to Matin got Bushes to Tibeh Let Taylon have 1/2 bapotto taes50 cts john choped {entry unclear}
14 Saturday [wind] SE clear to St Tomas put the Merchants Bank $96 all in the bank 400.0 to Elder Rowlands to diner Ann to philips john choped and choared
15 Sunday [wind] W clear at home Randall and Chaley legg called {uncertain}
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16 Monday [wind] SE rain fore noon clear after Cultivated 2 teams john to help
17 Tuesday [wind] E SE clear rain at night Sowed wheat 7 acres john draged
18 Wednesday [wind] E Rain Done choars john choared
19 Thursday [wind] E Rain To Belmont got pants from jackson $3.65 cts john choared
20 Fryday [wind] W clear to 2 church Elder Rowland preached. Randall and wife to diner
23 Monday [wind] S clear Rolled medow john cultivated. sold Mckets Barley 4 bushel. Elder Rowland to diner
24 Tuesday [wind] NW squals sowed grass seede john cultivated Sarah Ann and jessa Roberts to diner
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25 Wednesday [wind] N clear Done choars john cultivated
26 Thursday [wind] S clear sowed oats 24 bushel john draged
27 Fryday [wind] E clear sowed oats 14 bushel fore noon john draged rolled wheat after noon
28 Saturday [wind] E Rain To Belmont let Dyes have molases 4 gals $5.44 $1.25 egg 30 doz [10?] got 2lb Tobacoe and comb $ 1.50 john draged oats bin {entry unclear}
29 Sunday [wind] SW cloudy To No 1 To church Dyer preached joe Alen to diner
30 Monday [wind] W cloudy hail To Belmont let Dyer haver peas 6 1/2 bushel $5.50 got salt 3 barels $3.30 wash load 20 Let Norm have barley 10 bushel. let Litle john Learn have oats 30 bushel $13.50 paid
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== May 1877 ==
1 Tuesday [wind] N cleared Done choars john cultivated
2 wenensday [wind] N clear choared john cultivated
3 Thursday [wind] SW clear Sower pears 6 1/2 bushel Barley 12 bushel let M White have 1 bushel of corn for $1.00 not paid john draged
4 Fryday [wind] SW clear to Belmont let Dyes have eggs 16 [10?] doz [??] of onions $1.05 Ann got Dress. $12.05 john choared Rauy got pens 10 bushel paid $7.50 {entry unclear}
5 Satruday [wind] NE clear made garden john to help planted potatoes to john Learn after tea
6 Sunday [wind] E clear To 2 chruch Rowland preached. john Learn and wife to diner
7 Monday [wind] clear to [swamp?] fore noon let Norm have 10 bushel Barley lent 2 3/4 peas $2.47 1/2cts john cultivated
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8 Tuesday [wind] NE clear Turned the cows out to pater. john cultivated fore noon. helped to plant potatoes after Ann to Belmont to get dresse fited
9 wesnday [wind] NE Rain planted potatoe fore noon john to help To Belmont after to mill 16 bushel [chop] and 4 of wheat let jackson have 3 bags of potatoes $2.70 got goods $7.00 for john
10 Thrusday [wind] W clear Rolled john draged corn ground. let john Learn have 8 bushels of peas and 3 /12 corn $7.50
11 Fryday [wind} SE clear To Belmont got frist got from abbott belte rings and plow point john sick took him to DR spencer et jackson have better 24lb crack Randall to tea let him have $20.00 as lent
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13 Sunday [wind] SE clear To 2 church a stranger preached. john sick
14 Monday [wind S clear draged and Rolled corn grains let W bare and Cullver finch have 11/2 bushels of corn each john sick
15 tuesday [wiind] S clouldy Masked corn ground let litle joh have 1 busheld of hard corn D Brown 1/2 and Kor, 1/2 Not paid john sick
16 wednesday [wind] SW showrs sick john sick D pery to work Randall wife here got flour
17 Thursday [wind] S showers plowed john plaites corn pery split rails
18 Fryday [wind] SW clear hot plowed pery split rails john sick let D Baxter have corn 1 1/4 bushel $ 1.25 Ann to Randalls
19 Saturday [wind] SE clear hot planted corn john to help to Belmont let Dyer have eggs 35 doz [10?] $2.50 get $1.00
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20 Sunday [wind] S clear hot to church Rowland Preached. To Belmont with john to Dr Menlatt Randall and wife and jacot Shirk and wife john finch and wife David Shirk and Lely finch to diner
21 Monday [wind] S&N clear planted corn john and pery to help let john Simpson have 3/4 bushels corn 75 Cullver finch paid $1.50
22 Tuesday [wind] W rain to Randalls sale Bargen with colard for a drill for $70 let him have a harness for $35. frery split rails john finch planing corn
23 Wednesday [wind] N clear cool done choars john drawed rails. pery built fence
24 Thursday [wind] NW clear cool sowed miller planted beans john to help to Belmont after Rondal and wife withe us Ann got her linen Dress
25 Fryday [wind] NW clear To Randalls plowed gardon john choared pery split rails
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26 Saturday [wind] N clear Sowes corn and Turnps john draged. pery fine shed dence. paid him $4.00 fish pedler to diner
27 Sunday [wind] W clear To church [Slnanges?] preached. john to Lyman Learns
28 Monday [wind] NE clear DOne choars john piled manure. father and Mother to diner Randalls and Sam Leggs to tea
29 Tuesday [wind} S clear To Randalls father and mother with john [chot?] Nelson Learn here at night
30 Wednesday [wind] S clear Done choars. john piled Manure
31 Thursday [wind] S clear To Belmont got 4 shoes set to Abbotts got can fixed to potts. got Drill from W.Collard $80.00 let Dyer have eggs 12 doz
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== June 1877 ==
1 Fryday [wind] S clar warm done choar. paid William collard $ 77.50 cts for Drill in full to Belmont. got cheese Money $25 from Davison Neley Mare had a colt
2 Saturday [wind] S showers Some choars john choared sold [Yun?] 3 bushels of millet seeds $3.00
3 Sunday [wind] SW Rain To geroge Leggs to diner
4 Monday [wind] S clear Worker road teams john Sam legg Road Muster
5 Tuesday [wind] E cloudy coltivatec corn john to help to Belmont got charley shod to Abbotts 4 shoes .50 cts
6 Wednesday [wind] NE clear worked road john to an team Mrs [?] Brown and Mrs Bare to tea let geroge hae 1/2 bushel millt seeds
7 Thursday NE clear to St Thomas to diner to rawlands. Calles to charles got Anna bonet got a hat To tea to Weslakes john cut thistles {final entry diffcult to decipher}
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8 Fryday [wind] SW clear cultivated corn john to help to Belmont let Dyer have 11 1/2 doz eggs$1,26 got goods $1,70[?] got order from simptson $21.00 Sarah Learn and herbert Nety Sety Clady to diner
9 Saturday [wind] S Rain to henry Roberts got order paid $21.00 cultivated corn after john Learn paid $6.00 Ann got her dress paid $5.00 frank Learn here at nightpaid pery $4.50
10 Sunday [wind] W clear cool to New sarum to church Tomkins preached Ann at home Randals to tea
11 Monday [wind] S clear cultivated corn john to help Nelley Mare to hoe
12 Tuesday [wind] S clear took Ann to kings mill to go to waterford george Emer and wife here at night. cut thistles after noon. paid for frank to charlton[?] $ 14.75
13 Wednesday [wind] S shower cut thistles fore noon john to help john hoed potatoes Ann went home Tandall and wife here at night beed swarmed
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14 Thursday [wind] SW Rain went to Simcoe to Ed Cahons at night
15 Fryday [wind] S clear to R Wil coxes and yongs to philips at night
16 Saturday [wind] S clear To Nishet cullvers To philips at night
17 Sunday [wind] S clear to David Barber at night
18 Monday [wind] S clear came home Margret with us to Belmont let Dyes have 17 doz eggs got john shoes $1.25
19 Tuesday [wind] NW clear cut cloves cultivates corn Margret here Dan Smith here
20 Wednesday [wind] E clear cultivated corn john to help Margret here Smith went away
21 Thursday [wind] NW cloudy raked hay cultivated corn john to help Margret went to johns
22 Fryday [wind] N clear cultivated corn john to help to Belmont got goods from Dyes $2.00 took grist to mill
23 Saturday [wind] S clear cut hay and Drawed in 3 load john to help Margret came back from johns
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24 Sunday [wind] SW clear at home Margret here Randall and wife to diner Rain at night
25 Monday [wind] SW clear raked hay john to help Margret here
26 Tuesday [wind] SW Rain To Belmont got horses [shat?] 4 shoes wagon hole to Abbotts. paid Bill $ 1.00 Margret here
27 wednesday [wind] SW clear tpo Lyons got wagon and took it to Belmont to Abbott. let Dyes have 7 1/2 Doz eggs got goods $1,89 and paid john 75 Margret here
28 Thursday [wind] NW rain Drawed in har 5 load wnet to lambeth to john Smiths after Margret with us
29 Fryday [wind] NW rain came home to Nelsons to tea Margret with us
30. Saturday [wind] SW rain to Randalls Margret with john choared Bees swarmed
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19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries
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Andrew McFarland Learn Diary, 1873-1877
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 fryday wind SE clear To St Thomas Brought jr Johnson home. Bawed $15 from Mrs Finch To cullvers to diner. Randall drawed Manure
</p><p>14 Saturday wind SW clear cultivated corn fore noon Randall drawed manure and went to Belmont after noon got him a pair of shoes $2.25 cts neckTie and box colars Bargened with R Sleath for a plow for lumber at $13,50 per Thousand plow $18
</p><p>15 Sunday wind SE clear to 2 church at 3 oclock James Learnd and Charles fergeson To diner W Barn and C Brown and wives To Tea and j Learm and wife and 3 boys to Tea
</p><p>16 Monday wind SW clear To London got Mashine from Elet gave a note for $55 to be paid the 1st day of january 1874 got points for cultivater got a pair of shoes Randall spread manure joe to help Nub cow to Bull
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Tuesday wind SE clear cut Thistles Randall and Jane to pick nick
</p><p>18 Wednesday wind SW clear I was sick Randall drawed wood and went to Belmont fare. Hanah Learn and Leta finch and Adaline
</p><p>Gracey and Mr D Moore called in the evening Johnson and bay came from Building fence to St Thomas
</p><p>19 Thursday wind SW clear cultivated corn I Learn to help Randall comenced To plow sumer falowe Bees swarmed spot hefer to Bull let j R johnson have The wool to work on shares 45lb wool
</p><p>20 fryday wind NW clear cultivated corn forenoon to Belmont afternoon
got a plow from Sleath $18 got wagon tire set at Abots $1..50cts Randall plowed
</p><p>21 Saturday wind SW clear plowed sumer falowe <s>Rand</s> Randall plowed got from Cambell a single harnes for $30 To be paid in lumber at $14 per 1000 R Learn here at night
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22 Sunday wind E Rain at home Randall and jane To Maplton George C Learn and George Deacon to Tea father and Mother here at night and Charles Learn jr
</p><p>23 Monday wind E cloudy Set calage done choars Randall plowed let E Mc have 100 feet boards for $1.50 got from Mother $2. Mother here fathe went home Black cow To Bull Rain at night
</p><p>24 Tuesday wind E cloudy helped Ev Learn To saw Randall and team To Mothe To EV Learn I Paid her $2
</p><p>25 Wednesday wind E clear hoed potatoes got a pump
from P Tutnam for $7,50 ct Randall plowed D Moore had a Cow To Bull
</p><p>26 Thursday wind E went To simcoe To fine To S coners <s>Bugners</s> To Tea To Bugners at night To Philips Cullves
</p><p>27 fryday wind SE To hullville to Barbers To Diner To W cullvers To Tea. To Philips at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>28 Saturday wind S to simcoe to Carlton Cullvers for Diner To To R Willcox, to Tea to Nisbet Cullvers at night
</p><p>29 Sunday wind SE to Blooms Burgh to Church Elder Slat preached. To philips at night. pide to Bull
</p><p>30 Monday wind SW Rain all day To john Cullvers To Tea to Malons to Diner to philips at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1873">July 1873</span></h2>
<p>1 Tuesday wind W Came home David Barber and wife with us
</p><p>2 Wednes wind W rain Took a load of cheese 30 To Danchestar Station David Barber with me
</p><p>3 Thursday wind W to Belmont To mill got money for cheese $31. Barber and wife went to St Thomas Randall and jane To E lick Brush here at night Bees swarmed
</p><p>4 fryday wind S clearn hoed garden to Belmont got the chop 20 bushel let Sleath have 786 fet boards Abot 148 feet bees swarmed D Moore had a cow to B Randall and jane cam home
</p><p>5 Saturday wind W clear Done choars paid Mrs finch $15 fore noon Randall hlped D Moore cut hay afternoon D Barber and wife here at night gave him $2 for Margret Cullver from E Brush
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Sunday wind W clear cool To 2 Church Wolverton preached David Barber and wife with us john finch and Siss to diner To prayer meeling at night
</p><p>7 Monday wind SW clear Mowed fore noon Raked and Drawed in 1 load in the shed after noon Barber and wife and Ann To john Learns here at night
</p><p>8 Tuesday wind W Rain fixed Barn brdge to church meeting at night Barber and wife here
</p><p>9 Wednesday wind W cut hay fore noon Raked and put up after noon Ann with barbre and wife To London. Spot cow to Bull
</p><p>10 Thursday Wind W rain{M Drawed in hay 3 load 1 in Barn 2 in shed to Belmont at night with D Barber got chees 6 lb? 10 cts Dyer
</p><p>11 fryday wind W clear Drawed hay in barn 5 load lot james Camble have lumber 2144 feet D Barber went home celem stayed
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 Saturday wind SE clear Drawed hay 2 load cut after noon Ann was sick had Dr Cline here Randall To Belmont at night John Stewart had a cow here
</p><p>13 Sunday wind S clear To 2 church Celema with me Ann sick Reetch preached
</p><p>14 Monday wind SW rain cut thistles james Shirk called in the evening and wife
</p><p>15 Tuesday wind W rain fore noon cut hay after noon and put up. David Barber and Margret cullver came here at night
</p><p>16 Wednesday wind SW cloudy cut hay finshed fore noon Raked and put up Drawed in 2 load after noon W jackson and wife D Barber and wife and Margret Cullver here To Diner
</p><p>17 Thursday wind W Rain put up hay after noon Rain at night David Barber and wife and Mary Cullver here Lill and Broon cows to B ut
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 fryday wind S rain Took D Barber and wife and Margret Cullver To The
Cars for home fore noon Drawed 3 load of hay after noon
</p><p>19 Saturday wind NW Rain Drawed hay in drive Barn 5 load 1 in Barn Randall Took jane home at night pide cow to Bull
</p><p>20 Sunday wind NW clear To 2 church Wolverton preached. To W Bass To Diner james Learn and W AugusTine Adaline gracy and jane Stevenson to Tea. Randalls horse Ran away
</p><p>21 Monday wind S clear Drawed in 4 load of hay Peter Tutnam Set up Mashine. Calista picked cherys Randall took his Bugy to Belmont to get mended Midge hefer To Bull
</p><p>22 Tuesday wind SW clear cut and Bound wheat Mrs Tralon here and Mrs foster and Ed for cherys let james Camble have joies156 for $2,49 cts not paid
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Wednesday wind SE clear cut and put up weat EV Learn To help. Mrs Traton To Diner got chery
</p><p>24 Thursday wind Sw clear hot cut and put up wheat and finished fall wheat Mrs Traton for chereys Calista for cherys here
</p><p>25 fryday wind SW clear Rain at night Draged fore noon on sumer falowe cultivated after noon Randall Draged Mrs Traton here for cherys
</p><p>26 Saturday wind SE cloudy to Belmont got the horses shod 6 set 2 new ones Catlarine Leach and jane Learn here at night. balon and wife To Tea
</p><p>27 Sunday wind S clear hot To Mary jane farqurs funeral john finch and john fergeson and georg Learn to diner. Star cow To Bull
</p><p><br />
28 Monday wind E cloudy Rain helped EV Learn to line wheat Randall to help Mrs Traton and calestu here for cherys Mrs D Moore to Diner
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>29 Tyesday wind W clear Drawed in wheat after noon Randall helped EV Learn fore noon
</p><p>30 Wednesday wind SW clear hot Drawed in wheat finished Randall helped. got from Mrs Bass 10 quarts beryes for $1.00cts
</p><p>31 Thursday wind SE cloudy Rain cut fence corners fore noon Randall Raked Stable Rain after noon Randall to harietsvill Robert Learn here at nght
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1873">August 1873</span></h2>
<p>1 fryday wind SW to Belmont got cheese money $32 . . got from Odle 30 lb sugar $3 and a barel salt $1..65 cts Randall went to Aylmer uncle finch abd Annt Came from Loho Traughton to Diner.
</p><p>2 Saturday wind SW clear cut thistles fore noon to covnant meeting after noon. Drawed in 2 load of Rakings afTer Tea Randall to help
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>3 Sunday wind NW clear cool To 2 church at 11. and Night Wolverton preach fore noon Grant at night To hills to Tea
</p><p>4 Monday wind NW clear Cultivated on sumer falow with flora and pete Ann picked the geese Randall to Lyons
</p><p>5 tuesday wind SW clear Dug Onions. To church Meeting at night Randall draged sum erfalow
</p><p>6 Wednesday wind SW clear To swamp To j R john sons to Diner. Randall sawed his Dash Board indians got honey and cherys $1.30
</p><p>7 Thursday wind SW rain to help finches Thras with Team and Randall
</p><p>8 fryday wind SW clear Done choars Randall drawed Manure johnsond and boy to tea lill to Bull
</p><p>9 Saturday wind chang {illegible} clear To 1 church on camita To covnant meeTing Randall To Belmont got his Bugy To mapleTon at night <s>Diner<s> Tea D Ed woods
</s></s></p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 Sunday wind SE clear to 2 church Grant preached
</p><p>11 Monday wind W rain, clear comenced to cut oats
</p><p>12 Tuesday wind W cloudy cut oats jR johnson and Sam to help bind and Randall Bound
</p><p>13 Wednesday wind E cloudy cut oats finished Randall and Sam jhn son Bound Ann sick
</p><p>14 Thursday wind E clear set up oats Randall helped fore noon to Belmont after noon got from Odle12 yds coTon and {<s>of</s>?} 2 yds print 17 cts bar soap 20. 1 spool 15 cts comb 50 lamp glass 10 cts
</p><p>15 fryday wind NE clear Done choars Randall to help EV Learn after noon Traded horses with George Apleford
</p><p>16 Saturday wind N clear Rain Comenced spring wheat Hiram and George Smith to Diner. to john Learns after tea
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>11 Saturday wind E clear to 2 church Wolverton preached Galaton finch to Diner
</p><p><br />
18 Monday wind SE clear cut spring wheat Randall Bound
</p><p>19 tuesday wind S clear cut spring wheat Randall Bound EV Learn helped after noon finished
</p><p>20 Wednesday wind SW clear Done choars Randall to help EV Learn Draw in oats. let G finch have .50 cts
</p><p>21 thursday wind SW clear Drawed in the oats 7 acres Randall and joe Drawed Adaline Gracy here at night
</p><p>22 fryday wind SW clear Drawed in spring wheat Randall and joe to help finished harvest
</p><p>23 Saturday wind E N clear plowed for wheat Randall helped EV Learn Draw oats in
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>24 Sunday wind E clear To 2 church Wolverlon preached j Shrink and wife and 2 girls to Diner here the old sow had 10 pigs
</p><p>25 Monday wind SW rain forenoon to help EV Learn Thrash after noon 296 oats 44 bushel of wheat
</p><p>26 Tuesday wind E cloudy cleaned wheat fore noon To Belmont to mill after noon 10 bushed of wheat and 12 of chop To wagon to E Mathews to get ex to fergesons at night Colen had his foot Taken of with reaper
</p><p>27 Wednesday wind E clear cut sowed corn fore noon plowed for wheat after noon
</p><p>28 Thursday wind SE clear plowed with 2 Teams finch shed to Belmont at get The grist let Hawkins have 200lb flour $ 6 50 let Abot have pears $ 1. 00 Let pots have pears .75 cts got from Odle 1/2 lb Tobaco and heave powder .50
</p><p>29 fryday wind SW clear to Niles Town To court for a witness for jane Stvenson Bines To Deacon Edwards
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Randall put up corn EV Learn hat a cow to Bull
</p><p>30 SaTurday wind S clear hot cut sowed corn to Belmot at night let Dyer have 9 Doz eggs got 9. bowls Randall got his colt shod to Abots 2 shers
</p><p>31 Sunday wind SW Rain at home john Learn and wife and john finch to Tea
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1873">September 1873</span></h2>
<p>1 Monday wind W clear. cool to ST Thomas to Diner To
Charles Learns. put in the Mechants Bank $201 for my self and $45 for Randall Randall to help fawcett Thrash
</p><p>2 Tuesday wind NW clear Sowed wheat 6 Randall Draged with colts
</p><p>3 Wednesday wind SE rain at night finished Draging the wheat and furowed out
</p><p>4 Thursday wind SW Rain to Belmont got wagon got from Dyer chees mong $30. Randall to Belmont to H Lacks sale
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 fryday wind NW clea to james Shirk paid $5 john Denis paid $5 for the preacher got from A Ravy $ 8 helped D Morne to plow after noon with the 2 Teams and Randall
</p><p>6 Saturday wind NW clear put up sowed corn fore noon To covnant meeting after noon W Marsh way put in Deacon. paid W Marsh for the preaches $24
</p><p>7 Sunday wind SW Rain To 2 church Wolverton preached john Denis and wife and Magy Black To Diner jane Stevenson ja Alen to Tea Randall to Church Robert Learn To Diner
</p><p>8 Monday wind SE clear To swamp got posts fixed posts after noon Randall cut sowed corn Turned. on. clover the cows and cattle
</p><p>9 Tuesday wind SW cool clear to ST Thomas with posts and Trees 7 cherys 5 plums and 1 aple set Them Randall cut corn
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 Wednesday wind SW clear cut corn Randall helped
</p><p>11 Thursday wind S clear cut corn Randall helped took up 2 skips of Bees at night put 4 in the wood house
</p><p>12 fryday wind S Rain at night cut corn Randall helped
</p><p>13 Saturday wind N cool to Belmont paid Mathews $175 got from Odle goods for $174 Calvin Brown and wife and john finch here at night Traded horses with Georg C Learn
</p><p>14 Sunday wind NW cool to 2 church to prayer MeeTing Browns with us to W Barrs to Diner Randall Drove peTe colt
</p><p>15 Monday wind S Rain after n cut corn Randall helped Ram after noon Star cow To Bull
</p><p>16 Tuesday wind NW clear Cut and put up corn Randall helped finishd cuTing. Let SroughTon have 100 feet plank for Road $150
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Wednesday wind SE cloudy put up corn fore noon finished. to Belmont fore after noon. got from Odle Dyes 1/2 lb tobacoe. 25cts
</p><p>18 Thursday wind SW clear Drawed. wood killed a pig Done choars got 1 bus potatoes from Sraughton Rain at night
</p><p>19 fryday wind NW clear comenced To Tharsh spring wheat 84 bushed Aplefords Thrashed Sraughton and bill and D Moore EV Learn and joe john cullver and galaTon finch to help
</p><p>20 Saturday wind N clear Thrashed fall wheat 124 bushed 108 oats Mashine brake dawn james Learn here at night
</p><p>21 Sunday wind S clear to Disiple Church E Shepard preached Randall to 2 church SLer preached
</p><p>22 Monday wind SE Rain to Neal taylors. to Old Mr Taylors funeral D Apeford To London for Repairs
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 Wednesday wind SW clear cut corn Randall helped
</p><p>11 Thursday wind S clear cut corn Randall helped took up 2 skips of Bees at night put 4 in the wood house
</p><p>12 fryday wind S Raind at night cut corn Randall helped
</p><p>13 Saturday wind N cool to Belmont paid Mathews $173 got from Odle goods for $174 Calvin Brown and wife and john finch here at night Traded horses with Georg C Learn
</p><p>14 Sunday wind NW cool to 2 church to prayer Meeting Browns with us to W Barrs to diner Randall Drove pete colt
</p><p>15 Monday wind S Rain after n Cut corn Randall helpedRam after noon Star cow To Bull
</p><p>16 Tuesday wind Nw clear Cut and put up corn Randall helped finishd cuTing let SroughTonhave 100 feet plank for Road $150
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Wednesday wind SE cloudy put up corn fore noon finished. to Belmont fore after noon. got from Odle Dyes 1/2 lb tobacoe. 25cts
</p><p>18 Thursday wind SW clear Drawed. wood killed a pig Done choars got 1 bus potatoes from Sraughton Rain at night
</p><p>19 fryday wind NW clear comenced To Tharsh spring wheat $4 bushed Aplefords Thrashed Sraughton and bill and D Moore EV Learn and joe john cullves and galaTon finch to help
</p><p>20 Saturday wind N clear Thrashed fall wheat 124 bushed 108 oats Mashine broke dawn james Learn here at night
</p><p>21 Sunday wind S clear to Disiple Church E Shepard preached Randall to 2 church Sler preached
</p><p>22 Monday wind SE Rain to Neal taylors. to Old Mr Taylors funeral D Apeford To London for Repairs
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 tuesday wind S cloudy finished thrashing oats 218 bushed David Barber and wife here at night paid for Thrashing $13.75 to D Apleford
</p><p>24 Wednesday wind SE clear to London to fair David Barber and wife with us Colen fergeson here at night Rain at night
</p><p>25 Thursday wind W clear to help Soeughton thrah D Moore to help Randall and Colin fergeson To London to fair David Barber and wife here
</p><p>26 fryday wind S clear to help W Gracey Thrash Randall to help D Moore father and Mother and D Barber and wife here at night. Randall got a pair of boots at W jacksons. $2.90
</p><p>27 fryday wind SW warm to Belmont to W jacksons To Diner paid him $2.90 got 3 shoes set to Abots David Barber and wife with us Randall to help gracy Thrash
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>28 Sunday wind S warm to No 7 W jackson preach and to sunday school David Barber and wife and Ann to 2 church at 3 pm Sler preachedjg faucell and wife To diner, john and siss finch james and jane Learn and Miss Godby to Tea.
</p><p>29 Monday wind N rain picked up aples fore noon cleaned wheat after noon David Barker and wife here john Learn and wife To Tea
</p><p>30 Tuesday wind W clear To ST Thomas with David Barber got photograph group for $ 1.37 1/2 . To Diner to charles Learns The womin to faucett frost at night
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1873">October 1873</span></h2>
<p>1 Wednesday widn N clear to swamp. Randall drawed wood. frost at night
</p><p>2 thursday wind S clear Drawed in sowed corn and 1 load of corn and went To Belmont To Mill 18 bushel of wheat got from Odle 20lb sugar and 1 lb Tobacoe $2.50 cts got a buck from john Learn
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>3 fryday wind E clear Dug potatoes fore noon Drawed corn after noon Ann pick the geese George C Learn To Diner
</p><p>4 Saturday wind S Rain to Aylmer show To jesa Learns To Tea To Calum Browns at night
</p><p>5 Sunday wind W cloudy rain at night To Aylmer To church. S Baldwin preached. To Edward Browns to diner at home at night. Rain
</p><p>6 Monday wind N cool cloudy picked Aples 22 bushed Randall comenced to plow in midle field
</p><p>7 Tuesday widn W clear picked up Aples 34 bushel Randall plowed W gracy wife to Diner
</p><p>8 Wednesday wind SE clear picked Aples 12 bushel fore noon let Traughton have 20 bushel aples to Lyons show after noon Randall to show and Ann paid Hughs 48 cts promis to pay T j Putnam $ 20 for bad luck on colt
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>9 Thursday wind S clear picke Aples fore noon 6 bu to belmont after noon let Dyer Odle have 536 lb flour at $3 per unt let Abott have 1 hundred flour $ 3.25 cts Randall plowed fore noon
</p><p>10 fryday wind S clear picked Aples fore noon Took Maple boards to Belmont. 738 feet for Dr camble. had D Moores Mare. Randall plowed john Doan had a cow to Bull
</p><p>11 Saturday wind SW Rain to Belmont let Dr camble have 828 feet boards he paid $21 fore noon To help D Moore thrash after noon Randall help all day
</p><p>12 Sunday wind NW clear to new sarum to church Elder haycock preached to Diner to E turners Randall at home
</p><p>13 Monday wind NW cloudy helped D f Moore thrash fore noon to j g faucetts sale after noon got a cow and fork for $ 15 35 cts Ann to j R johnsons got yarn
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 tuesday wind SW clear warm Drawed in corn Randall helped
</p><p>15 Wednesday wind E clear Drawed in corn finished borowed a horse from john Learn lent him the wagon
</p><p>16 Thursday wind S E cloudy wind at night plowed fore noon Peter
Putnam here to fix pump after noon
</p><p>17 fryday wind E clear plowed fore noon Randall plowed all day P j Putnam put in the pump ater noon for $8.25 ct got loards {50 tm written above} Erick Smith and wife to Diner
</p><p>18 Saturday wind SW Rain husked corn Randall To help D Moore clean wheat Cows star Broke her horn
</p><p>19 Sunday wind SW cloudy at home to gracy to Archa Mcolum john Learn and wife and child charles Learn and wife and 2 children francy Deacon and wife and 2 children to Tea in evening
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 Monday wind NE cloudy snow at night plowed Randall plowed in the 14 Acre field 2 teams kept the horses in the stable at night
</p><p>21 Tuesday wind SW snow rain husked corn and killed a hog Randalf went to W gracyes at night put cows in the stable
</p><p>22 Wednesday in SW clear To Belmont fore noon got cheese money $ 25 plowed and Randall after noon 2 Teams. Rain at night
</p><p>23 Thursday wind SW Rain husked corn Randall To Belmont. Robert Learn Took the horse home
</p><p>24 fryday wind SW clear husked corn fore noon Randall and Moore picked Aples. plowed after noon 2 Teams
</p><p>25 Saturday wind SW clear plowed 2 teams Randall helped
</p><p><br />
26 Sunday wind E cloudy Rain at night to New Sarum To church Elder Haycock preached to Lymans To Diner To EV Learns to Tea. paid j Merlatt $101 for Taxes
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>27 Monday wind S cloudy plowed after noon husked corn core noon Randall helped W gracy paid $ 8.65
</p><p>28 Tuesday wind SEWN snow husked corn Randall to help
</p><p>29 Wednesday wind WN snow husked corn Randall helped
</p><p>30 Thursday wind SE cloudy rain
fixed stable Drawed in pumpkins fore noon husked corn afternoon Randall helped
</p><p>31 fryday wind SW snow husked corn Randall to help
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1873">November 1873</span></h2>
<p>1 Saturday wind SW clear husked corn Randall To help. put the Buck with The sheep turned Them to D Moores
</p><p>2 Sunday wind SW Rain at home Randall to gladsTone church
</p><p>3 Monday wind NW snow clear husked corn Randall helped to D Moores in The evening
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>4 Tuesday wind S clear fixed platform on well fore noon husked corn after non Randall plowed D Moore and wife and Sarah Ann Legg her in the evening. frze
</p><p>5 Wednesday wind SW clear husked corn Randall plowed frze
</p><p><br />
6 Thursday wind SW clear plowed Randall went away and left me To do for him self
</p><p>7 fryday wind SE cloudy plowed finished the 14 acre field Randall to eds
</p><p>8 SaTurday wind NW cloudy to Sroughtons got 10{bushel?} potatoes fore noon Done choars after noon Robert Learn here at night
</p><p>9 Sunday wind NW cloudy at home D f Moore and wife and jane Stevenson To tea put up 2 big steers
</p><p>10 Monday wind W cloudy helped D f Moore kill hogs 2 fore noon plowed after noon in garden
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>11 Tuesday wind E cloudy snow to Belmont got horses pete and charley shod 4 new 4 set got from Dyer Odele coton yarn 2 bunches $ 3 50
1 lb Tea {50 above}1 lb tabacoe {50 above} wick {2 above} $102 Magenta {10 above} 2 bag {beside} $472 to john pettits at night D Moore with us put up 2 little sTeers
</p><p>12 Wednesday wind NW cloudy cold husked corn Done choars Randall away
</p><p>13 Thursday wind NW cloudy to john petitts child funeral fore noon Done choars and Drawed 2 load of wood after noon Randall home at night
</p><p>14 fryday wind SW clear Drawed wood Randall to Belmont got a bufalow Robe. to Mckelons for $14 75 D Moore fetched grist home from mill for me
</p><p>15 Saturday wind S clear Done choars Randall to Belmont sent with j Troughton for flax seed 25 cts
</p><p>16 Sunday wind SW cloudy thawed At home all day
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Monday wind E cloudy Built a corn crib D f Moore to help. Randall went a way pedling wire j Dean to help him
</p><p>18 Tuesday wind N clear Made cider fore noon D Moore E Learn to help plowed after noon sold D Moore The geese 13 for $6..00
</p><p>19 Wednesday wind NW cloudy snow at night Built ash house Randall home at night paid Taxes $26 20 wheat
</p><p>20 Thursday wind NW cloudy killed 5 hogs salted down 4 in baken D Moore Randall and E Learn To help
</p><p>21 fryday wind NE snowed fixed sTable. Randall To Belmont sent Money for wire $27.50 $2 for other things
</p><p>22 Saturday wind SW clear fixed sTable fore noon Randall helped To Belmont after noon got from Dyer pair of slips for Ann 80 cts john Learn and wife To diner he Took his Buck home. Randall got sage to Sroughtons
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Sunday wind E cloudy snow at home Mother hariet and litle chaley here To Tea Mother went to E Learns Hariet and charley slayed at night
</p><p>24 Monday wind NW cloudy Done choars Randall to j
</p><p>Denis s sale george Aplefor and wife jack and jeny To Tea Hariet and charley here
</p><p>25 Tuesday wind N cloudy helped E Learn kill 2 hogs fore noon Done choars afTer noon Drawed 1 load of wood let p j putnam have a hog 159 lb $8 95 cts haiet to Eds charley away D Moore Took some geese
</p><p>26 Wednesday wind NW cloudy Done choars Randall choped D Demery and wife Mrs finch and cullver here To tea hareitt and charley D Moore paid $6 for geese
</p><p>27 Thursday wind NE snow cleaned wheat cut 6 pigs fore noon to Mrs finches to Diner and Tea Ann and Hariet withe me put in sTraw after noon Took in the colts at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>28 fryday wind NW cloudy snow to Belmont let Dyer Odle
have 21 1/4 {$113 above} bushel of wheat {$386 written below} let Abott have boards 256 feet
</p><p>29 Saturday wind N clear Done choars to john Learns in the evening charles Learn and wife with us Ann and hariet went to Eds james Learn here at night Randall home at night
</p><p>30 Sunday wind NE cloudy at home to D Moores in the evening Ann To Eds charley and hariet went home
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1873">December 1873</span></h2>
<p>1 Monday wind NE cold to swamp To D pulins to Sandy currys to E Smiths To Diner Randall a way with wire Hanah Learns child Born at 5 oclock in the morning
</p><p>2 tuesday wid SE rain all day warm Done choars Ann washed Randall away with wife
</p><p>3 Wednesday wid SW Rain Done choars. Randall home {bound at night written between the lines}
</p><p>4 Thursday wind SW clear cold fixed fence Randall helped fence blowed Down
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 fryday wind W clear cold fixed fence piled boards Randall chaped. to george Aplefords in The evening Randall and Ann with met to Tea
</p><p>6 Saturday wind N clear to Hills to diner to covnant MeeTing in The afternoon Ann at home Randall To Belmont Robert Learn here at night
</p><p>7 Sunday wind E cloudy at home Randall away Robert Learn here to diner
</p><p>8 Monday wind E cloudy Rain Done choars had a cold and lame buck Randall home at night
</p><p>9 tuesday wind SW Rain I was sick Randall chaped and Done choars
</p><p>10 Wednesday wind W cloudy I was sick geting beter Randall chaped and Done choars sent a leter to Philip cullvers
</p><p>11 Thursday wind SW cloudy Rain caryed in corn to the crib 142 bushel Randall helped
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 fryday wind NE rain put in sTraw fore noon Randall helped caryed in corn 32 bushel to crib after noon. Mrs Daniel Apleford here To Tea
</p><p>13 Saturday wind NE snow 4 inch husked corn Randall choared Dick colt had Distemer
</p><p>14 Stunday wind SW cloudy at home to D Moores To Tea Randall and Ann To
</p><p>15 Monday wind SW clear husked corn filled The crib 200 <s>hund</s>rd bushel Randall drawed wood for sugar bush
</p><p>16 tuesday wind SW clear Drawed wood fore noon To Belmont after noon got from Dyer 1 lb tobacoe {50 written above} 2oz nut meg {10 written above} 3 yrds Drill {25 written above} 12 1/2 g 2 yrds coton hired Clark procton half month for $3
</p><p>17 Wednesday wind SW clear cut wood clark to help in wood house Randall a pedling wire toaly called falls called E Moore here in the eve ning
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 Thursday wind NE cloudy cut wood in The woods Clark to help. Randall Done Nothing Mealum fruit agent here at night
</p><p>19 fryday wind N cloudy cut wood in the woods clark to help Randall choped after noon. paid to joliff school tax $11 70 sold R tooly 2 steers for $37 to be paid 1 day of february 1874. Elgin Marsh to diner
</p><p>20 Saturday wind N snow cut wood in the wood house clark to help Randall To Belmont
</p><p>21 Sunday wind N clear coldat home jack Smithto Tea
</p><p>22 Monday wind S cloudykilled a beef fore noonto Belmont after noon let George franeis have a quater beef $2 56 Mrs foster a quarte $2 60 and bag aples 50 j Black a hog aples 75ct Abott a hog 75 ct got from Dyer 15 lb sugar $1 50. an 2 lb bisket 20 . 1 and 4 lb Raisons 50 {illegible} 3 lb curants 25 1 lb Tea 50 and 1 oz cin 5 {illegible} 1 aunt {illegible} 6 yds shirTing 120 and 2L drill 63 cts 2 yrs coton 25 cts shod {5 above} returned slips 80cts
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>clark choped Randall helped To kill beef fore noon chaped after noon
</p><p>23 Tuesday wind NE clear Done choars fore noon sawed wood after noon clark cut wood Randall to Eds at night Ann made a shirt for clark
</p><p>24 Wednesday wind SE cloudy snow at night cut wood fore noon Done choars after noon Sent clark procton away at Noon for haveing loused The Bed. Randall to london got home at night
</p><p>25 thursday wind SW cloudy Christmas day to john Learns To diner Philips here at night john finch to to Tea Randall To finches to diner let john Learn have beef quarter 54 lb
</p><p>26 fryday wind SW snow cloudy to help finches Thrash Randall To help and team Asa Learn and wife To diner philip here
</p><p>24 Saturday wind NE cloudy to help finches Thrash with team and Randall philip Done choars
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>28 Sunday wind SW cloudy at home j Emery and R white <s>to d</s> called D f Moore and wife to Tea Randall away at night philip took horse home
</p><p>29 Monday wind W Blustery snow To help finches Thrash fore noon Randall to help Done choars after noon Randall to Lyons
</p><p>30 Tuesday wind W snow Done choars Randall To help George Apleford Thrash. we was To W hills in the evening Ran {crossed out} dall To orwell
</p><p>31 Wednesday wind SW cloudy Done choars Randall came home at noon the Dick Colt Brake with The Distemper
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Janruary_1874">Janruary 1874</span></h2>
<p>1 Thursday wind SW cloudy Dine choars. To misionary Meeting at night to No 7 john Learn and wife and W Brown To diner Randall away home at night Ed Moore here at Night
</p><p>2 fryday wind SW fogy Done choars Randall home Thawed Rain at night
</p><p>3 Saturday wind thawed SW cloudy Done choars. Randall to Belmont after noon Mateland Brown and George Lawer here at night. Thawed
</p><p>4 Sunday wind SW cold changed at home. To EV Learn in the evening to tea
</p><p>5 Monday wind NW clear To Harriestsville paid to S Bass $3.00 for taxes paid To john Dafoe 80 cts school tax to Lyons to town Meeting voted for cline Woodworth Stewart and Charlton and Hair Randall to Lyons to vote
</p><p>6 Tuesday wind NE snow killed a Beef Randall and Ed to help H Herin to diner Bell fasqur and jane Stevenson to tea
</p></div>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March 1874</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">May</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_1874"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July 1874</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Agust_1874"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Agust 1874</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_1874"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">September 1874</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_1874"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">October 1874</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_1874"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">November 1874</span></a></li>
</ul>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1874">March 1874</span></h2>
<table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>Dan lost Time</td>
<td>Days</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>away to Belmont</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18 April</td>
<td>away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Dan sick</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May">May</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June">June</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Dan done road work</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Dan to pick nick</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1874">July 1874</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Agust_1874">Agust 1874</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Dan Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1874">September 1874</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1874">October 1874</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td></td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1/2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Dan away Drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1874">November 1874</span></h2><table>
</table><table>
<tbody><tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Dan away drunk</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Dan away</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
{the 1s in the far right column could just as easily be /s}<table></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1874 pair
</p><p>Dan pair $ 1.00
12 Pair Dan 1.00
26 Pair Dan. 1.24
30 Pair Dan 4.00
August 1874
22 pair dan 1.00
25 Pair Dan 4.00
$ September 1874
Pair Dan 4.00
20 pair dan 2
October 1874
Pair Dan 5.00
</p><p>November the 1874 Receivew from Andrew learn in full for work dollars and sevently eight cents
</p>
<pre> - Daniel Gracery
</pre></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>I wednesday in N & Rain Dane Chaars let Pq Putman have 90 Bushel en 10lbs wheat for 81 121/2 ets per bushes $10 Raindall to farquers at night.
</p><p>& thursday in N w claudy to st thomsa got etms a Bani tam ove Shoes to dines to fathers to tea to elder A smiths to new Sasum to meeting in evening slay cock pneachew. to lyman learns at night Randall done chaars.
</p><p>9 friday in sclaudy snoe to Break faste to lymass came hame fame maan randall to Behmant after mean sale week hid per $275
</p><p>10 saturday in S Wclaudy snow to Belmant afternoon got from dyer over cau T$6 pair Dyer in full $ 1082 Randaal Drawer 2 load of wood sold yalm learners the old sew for $7.00 11 sunday win N.W snow to new sarumm to church slay rock pneacoches. to poilph Learners to diner gave Dearan New cant $175 for the Raptish Paper.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 Monday WM claudy to Belmant to mill to WBarrs in the evening Randall to Bahmant Robert and Philip Learn took the old saw home
</p><p>15 Tuesday in NE snow to yohn Learns got shingles (oao and 3/4)Randall sick
</p><p>14 Wednessday in NM Bluestery Dance chaar caller to Alack Stwarts in evenning his wife sick. Randall sick
</p><p>15 Thursday in W Blurstery Done chaars cleanew wheat in the evening Demoane in the evening Demoane to help john Doan monew his house past 16 Friday in Wclear cold To spring field with spring whaet 19 hu 45 lbs sold for $104 Barley & bushed solld for $115 per bushed . Randall Away WY hill and wife hes to tea evening john learm and in wife to tea. pair nutman $55 fon Natc 17 saturday in Selear Drawed weoa with calts fone moan to Belmpnt after fun got table faith and dress and shoes from dyer $5.45 the [air fauceth $1 for paper Randall sick pet Bass heren
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 sunday win SC clear to new sarun to church elder hayeaek Preachew wy hill and wife with us to james warwicks to diner Randall sick
</p><p>19 Monday in SC rain NW snow Daechaars haw weak old was hoarsse Randeel sick toath aks
</p><p>20 tuesday in L claudy dane chaars to behmant after moan to old dyesr sale pair dyer $140 fo shoes lyman learn and wife to diner Randall to Relmont to i u learns to tea
</p><p>21 wednesday S fogy done chaars. ly man an betsey and a map peadles to diner randall away at night 22 thursday in S W Rain done chaars sold duglass the sheep 13 for $48 he pair me $10. D for Moan filer the Buck sew for me randall at home
</p><p>23 friday in NW Blustery Lane chaars Randell to Behmont learn and wife and yeme hera to tea.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>24 saturday in NWbluesd Done chaars Randall went to mapletan
</p><p>25 Sunday in NW cold at home Randall away mrs d moane and sarah mm legg to tea.
</p><p>26 monday in S W claudy done chaars Randall came home D gracy here in the evening. hargenw fin to work a year for $160 dug lass took the sheep and pair $38
</p><p>27 tuesday win Snow Rain Done chaars Randall to doams george emery aw wife an am and elen mj frank and george c learn here to tea.
</p><p>28 wednesday in NW claudy done choars nelson learn and wife to diner randall away at night
</p><p>29 THURSDAY IN NW CLAUDY to election votew fpr S day Randall vote for day 30 friday N E snow blustery to Black Stewails wife s funeral W Yacks and wife to diner Randall to finehers to a surprise at night.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>31 Saturday un Nclear to Belmant got the horse shad to a balls & set get 25 1/2 lbs to bacoe from dyer hose matches pair galaury 1/2 lbs tea from W yeack son fon 40ets Draw 2 loadwas lower $300 from Randall
</p><p>Set Ruary 1874 sunday win N L claudu to new sarum to church elder slay cock preached went with Dan gracy to No 4 in evening pair to Deacon New canch $ 1.00 james learn here at night
</p><p>2 monday wind N E snow done choars Randall and jim heard soaly pair his mate $37.00
</p><p>3 tuesday in wc claudy to st thomas Randall done chars got from cary 41 yeds caton and 26 print for $9.30, put in the merchan its Bank $306 to dies to fathers
</p><p>4 wednesday in wealears done choars fane moan to serving field with wheat 34 afternoon, randall away Robert learn here at night.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 thursday win w clear to spring field with wheat sold to kip for $120 cys 22 bustell got 500 Brant $300 Randall Done choars A Susprize party here at nigght Fathers and mother here and about co persons to the surprise party
</p><p>I fry day win I snow to lyman learns got oats 26 bushesl en barley 12 Randall done chaars
</p><p>4 saturday in R Claudy to belmont with oats to chap 26 bushel got from nugant i barell saltan from from dyer 4 lbs lea $ 275 sets paw john G fawcett $ 1250 fon cau Randall to Behmont
</p><p>$ suunday in Sclear to elder to new sarum
</p><p>9 monday in NW claudy Drawal Weal Fone Moan put cam after moan David Brown here at night Randall came home.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 tuesday in Wclaudy snow to whites mill with came for chop fathers and mother here david Brown here Randall to new sarum to tea meeting.
</p><p>11 wednesday iin Wclaudy to Belmoont pair YG gauces th $1.00 95 th got from nugent i bare saltand pitcher $1.45 lts thase from dyer 25ets gotchap from mill 26 bushell to games shirkes in the evening to tea gets 5 3/4 chees from hin 70cts Randall away
</p><p>12 thursday wind S thawew Dane chars Drave dcik catt jane learn and llida hilll here at night Randell home
</p><p>13 Friday wiind S Rain done choars lida hill and jane here Randall home 14 satuday in S wclara done hill went home jane here
</p><p>15 sunday in S clear than to new sarun to chuch to w jane to new sarum day cock kneak new.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>16 monday in NW smuu blus to Andrew cliles got 2 bushel clover seed $12.00 Randall an yane came home.
</p><p>17 tuesday in w clear cold done choars Randall draw wood in the sugar bush jane here.
</p><p>18 wednesday in S clear done choars Randall to Belmnt little john learn here james learn here at night
</p><p>19 thursday n SW rain at mig done choars Randall home mrs moane took her Bird home W gragery Buril
</p><p>20 Friday in NW clear thawe to will Bushed wheat and 12 af oats to Y fuc westts to diner got cheese macy $2of 76 ots got boats for from $ 1, 75 its Randall home 21 Saturday wind NP snow dave chars Randall home george learn to diner
</p><p>22 sunday wind L claudy at ome Randall and Jone to PV learn in the evening
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23
</p><p>Monday in wice storm to mrs thomsons funeral to david moanes shepard pneached Randall to belmat to Y camlder tp work at harness trade mrs lariet moane sick.
</p><p>24 tuesday wind w clear to george learness to dines w moane caller. W gracy and wife and kdaline to tea done gracy in the evening.
</p><p>25 wednesday in St snoe done choars
</p><p>26 thursday in SW cald to behmant let slauck irss have 30a feet hoards $4.00
</p>
<pre>got the griss from the mill jane worker at an dress
</pre>
<p>21 friday in SW clear done choars to hills got 2 bags turnips jane worker at an dress
</p><p>28 saturday wind s clear done choars Randall came home at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1874
</p><p>Sunday wind S. clear at home Randall and jane to glad stone to church john learn and masgret cullver to diner and S flemins to tea Randall went to Bekmmont at night margret here
</p><p>2 monday wind Sclear made spindes dones choars margnet clulver here.
</p><p>3 tuesday wind S W rain Travell the Buckets to the Bush taped co trees and took mar gret to john in the after moan 4 wednesday in NW clear done choars put the Buckets Round to trees.
</p><p>5 Thursday wind L clear took the kittens to he bush and hund them margnet cullver walked over n johns here at night
</p><p>6 friday in L claudy Rain done choars margnet cullver here
</p><p>7 saturday in S W cludy to john learns took marget there fill come home with us randall come home at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Sunday in N snow at home Randall home Dan gracy to diner
</p><p>9 Monday in N W snow blus dane choars let george let george ap lefond have randa;l harness randa;; went tp behment
</p><p>10 tuesday wind N blus tery done chars
</p><p>11 wednesday N Blusstery done chars to george aplefanels in the evening
</p><p>12 thurday wind Neol blustery done choars
</p><p>13 fridat wind NW Blustery done chars
</p><p>14 saturday wind w clear sone choars Trawel wood 3 load Randall came home at night 15 sunday wind S clear thunder at home Rnadall home to D moans in the evening
</p><p>16 monday wind S cloudy tapew the bush cannenced to boil gracy to worked ofr a year for me $ 160 chapter wines.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 tuesday wind SP clear getherew sap 5 tuls and boilew suripew dawn dan gracy to help
</p><p>18 wednesday wind SP cloudy worker in Bush getherew Sap 5 tubs boiler sugarew off 26 lb made moleses 2 galans Dan helhew
</p><p>19 thurday in NW ckear worked in Bush gethere sap 4 tubs Boiled suagre off 50. Dan Helped
</p><p>20 Friday wind S clear worked in Bush getheresw sap 2 1/2 tubs boiled dan to help sugared off 89lbs
</p><p>21 saturday wind NW clear worked in the Bush gethered sap 2 tubs suagred of 26th Randall home janes learn and sarsh legg here at night dan ehaphew in form moan helped in the bush afternoon to belment at night.
</p><p>22 sunday wind SW clear at home Randall home Dan here Robert learn here 23 monday in blush tery done choars dan chapter sugered odd 21lbs.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>24 Tuesday in W clear cab sauce stake cuts fame noar dan spily stakes after naan put the meete to smake jane to Moans at night
</p><p>25 wednesday in SP clear saves stake cuts Dan to help Dan belmont at night
</p><p>26 thursday wind S W main forn and night moan N cold snow after drawed sap 3 tubs dan to help. mate lan Brown and Tanpates to jiners.
</p><p>27 friday wind SW clear Boiled sap getherew 2 tubs dan drawed wood after moon
</p><p>28 saturday wind clear sawed stake cuts fone moan dan to help dan away after moan to Betmont after moan git from syer goods $$2.25 sugared off 28th Randall home at night
</p><p>29 sunday wind SW clear at home Rnadall home an to john learns philip ad Rd learn here C moan to tea, catits ta babe brown 10.00
</p><p>30 monday wind S W clear Dance choars Dan spilt stakes Lenert will and wife to dines changed oats 10 bus.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>And came home from johns, troughton and wife to tea fetched the cloth 50 yds pair her $6.25
</p><p>31 tuesday wind NP clear Drawed staked 436 Dan split stakes
</p><p>April 1874
</p><p>1 wednesday wind JW clear to john learns get the wgon fone moan to hills got hungarion seed after mon to john to john learns ann to hills
</p><p>2 thursday in SW clear Drawed staked 166 fane moon Dan spilt stakes gether w sap after noon father and mother to diner philip learn and wife to tea john finch and randall her at night
</p><p>3 friday in NW snoe cold boiler sap dan split staked randall and jane event to lymass williams barr and wife berty to tea.
</p><p>4 saturday NW cold drawed wood & load for moan sawed blackes aftre moan dan to help. pair W Cagams $14,60 Randwall home at night jane away home.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 Easter sunday wind & snow at home Randall and dan and jane away Randall and jane came home at night
</p><p>6 monday wind W clear drawes fence blacks fone moan Dan cut Blocks after moan randell to belmount
</p><p>& tuesday in W clear warm sawed blacks fane moan drawed blocks after moan dan spillt blocks
</p><p>8 wednesday wiind & clear getheres and Barlew sah Dan cut loacks after oan and went to layolars and bought a marse for $35 after tear ann helped to cary up the surip Nub and black cans had calfer
</p><p>9 thursday & clear drawed fence black fone moan drawed stakes after moan dan cut blacks put dawn malases 13 gad
</p><p>10 friday in W clear get 1 load starw from & d learn gethered sap 4 1/2 tubs boiled dan to help i was sick after noan
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>11 Saturday in N snow cold Done chores Dan suriped Down split wood and killed Blacks calf the black sow to boar we was to D Moores in the evening Randall came home at night
</p><p>12 Sunday wind SE clear to 2 church to prayer meeting Dan and Jane wiith us Randall to D Moores in the evening
</p><p>13 Monday in SE clear gethered and Boiled sap 3 1/2 tubs made Molases 6 galons Dan split stakes after noon bass choped wood Richard pullin to tea
</p><p>14 tuesday in SW clear gethered sap 5 tubs boiled Dan to help went to helmont after tea Ann went to Johns Lyman Learn here at night
</p><p>15 Wednesday wind N W clear Drawed sap 3 tubs made Molases 5 galons Dant to help Dan spilt stakes afternoon
</p><p>sugar and Malases 600 lbs.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>16 thursday wind E clear to Mapleton got 4 shoes set on horses got from W Appleford hungarian hay 1 tun for $6 Dan split stakes Py Putnam sessed me for $3500
</p><p>17 fryday wind NE clear gethered sap 3 tubs Boiled let Py Putnam have 8 bushel 19lbs wheat $9.81 side pork 41 lbs $5"13 d paid him in full to date Dan split stakes afternoon
</p><p>18 Saturday wind E clear to Mapleton for hay forenoon to Belmont afternoon got from Dyer 2 spreads $525 1 1/2 lb tobacoe 75 cts let him have 1 1/2 bushel aples 3 galons Molases 16 1/2 lb buter 10 doz eggs let Y cambele have 3 aples $150 got hitch nanes $1 curcomb 20 cts Dan split stakes forenoon went away after noon Randall came home at night John Hawkin with him
</p><p>19 Sunday wind E clear to Newsarum to church Haycock preached to dine to Lymans Randall home John Hawkins here. Dan away
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 Monday wind E rain gethered sap 5 tubs Dan to help. Randall went to Belmont
</p><p>21 tuesday wind S clear Boiled sap Dan thrashed hungarian seed. Betsey culliver here at night John L Learn to Dinner Robert Learn to tea
</p><p>22 Wednesday wind S clear gethered the Buckets and Drawed in from bush cleaned hungarian seed forenoon Dan split stakes after noon finished Betsey cullver went home
</p><p>23 thursday wind NW clear cultivated for barley Dan built fence Round corn field
</p><p>24 fryday wind E clear Drawed stakes forenoon cultivated afternoon Dan built fence Ann to Baleys
</p><p>25 Saturday wind E Rain snow to the swamp Dan at the fence Randall com home
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 Sunday wind NW at home D f Moore and wife to Diner. froze at night
</p><p>27 Monday wind NW clear cold sick with a boil bought a Drag of charlton $20 sold him 4 pigs $20 Dan at fence Randall to belmont gone to D f Moores at night
</p><p>28 tuesday wind W clear cool sick with a boill Dan at fence. Spot cow had a calf, froze hard at night
</p><p>29 Wednesday wind N cold sick with a boil Dan at fence forenoon away afternoon Midge hefer had a calf froze hard
</p><p>30 thursday wind S cloudy Done chores Dan away Lyman Learn and wife here at night
</p><p>May 1874
</p><p>1 fryday wind W clear cold cultivated to 2 church Meeting at night got a letter of Dissmissial from the church for me and Ann. Dan away
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>2 Saturday wind SW clear to Wiliam Barrs fore noon got a load of hay Borowed to paid Next winter to Belmont after noon got from Dyer $372 ct worth paid him $680 ut let Camble have 2 bags aples $150 malass $127 cts Let frots have Molases $460 D Wagoner 1 bag aples 75 paid Dan away Randall came home at night got from pratts 1 shovel I pail $225
</p><p>3 Sunday wind E clear to Newsarum to church haycock preached to Lymans to Diner Randall and Jan to 2 church Sler preached Dan away
</p><p>4 Monday wind E cloudy sowed Barley spring wheat and grass seede in 7 acre field Dan Draged. Randall went to Belmont Jane to Eds put old Doll to Jacksons horse Sent milk of 3 cows to factory
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 tuesday wind NW clear Draged forenoon cultivated afternoon Dan at fence
</p><p>6 Wednesday wind NW clear cultivated Dan at fence
</p><p>7 Thursday wind W SW clear Draged oats in 16 acre field Dan sowed oats
</p><p>8 fryday wind SW clear warm Draged Dan sowed grass seede Jane came home
</p><p>9 Saturday wind SW clear warm finished dragging oats Rolled 14 acres Dan at the fence Randall came home at night Pide cow had a calf
</p><p>10 Sunday wind S warm to Newsarum to church Elder haycock preached Randall and Jane at home to haycocks to Diner
</p><p>11 Monday wind E clear Rolled 7 acres forenoon Made garden after noon Dan at fence forenoon Drawed old rails for wood after noon Randall to Belmanot
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 tuesday wind S clear took the calves to the swamp forenoon let Sandy cury have plowed ground to put in hungarian grass for 1/2 worked at fence after noon Dan at fence
</p><p>13 Wednesday wind N clear fixed fence Dan to help
</p><p>14 thursday wind E clear plowed corn ground Dan at fence forenoon planted potatos afternoon sold empey calf skins got 4 pails from him Rose cow had a calf
</p><p>15 fryday wind SE clear plowed corn ground Dan planted potatoes forenoon at fence afternoon
</p><p>16 Saturday wind W Rain Made 2 gates forenoon plowed corn ground after noon Dan at fence Randalll came home at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Sunday wind SW Rain to Newsarum to church A Smith preached had comunion. To Lewis cloeses to Diner the horse was sick Randall and Jane at home Dan away in morning
</p><p>18 Monday wind NE Rain plowed corn ground Dan at fence and put his Mare to Jacksons horse. Randall went to Belmont to work
</p><p>19 tuesday wind SW clear finished plowing corn ground Rolled and draged dan at fence, turned the colts in litle field
</p><p>20 Wednesday in SW Rain Draged corn ground Dan at fence
</p><p>21 Thursday wind NW Rain Draged and Rolled corn ground Dan at fence
</p><p>22 fryday wind NW clear Marked corn ground planted 52 Roes D f Moore and Dan to help
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Saturday wind W clear planted corn Dan to help D Moore helped afternoon. Randall came home at night
</p><p>24 Sunday wind SW celar at home Randall and Jane to Mapleton Dan away. Rain at night
</p><p>25 Monday wind W hard finished planting corn Dan helped let John tooly have 1 bushel corn $1 Randall to Belmont
</p><p>26 tuesday wind W clear plowed in the medowe Dan at fence Let George Smith have 1/4 b corn for 25 cts
</p><p>27 Wednesday wind S clear plowed in medowe Dan helped Ed Learn saw planted melons at night. to Belmont got from Dyer $403 in goods paid 32 doz eggs $320
</p><p>28 thursday wind S clear warm sowed corn plnnted beans cucumbers and potatoes Calvin Brown and wife and Mrs Barr and Mrs Hill to diner
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Saturday in {Weleascold?}
</p><p>Cleaned oats 83 bushel
</p><p>henery to {help?} boy here
</p><p>Randalf come home at
</p><p>night. paid Mary 837s
</p><p>7 Sunday {illegible} Eclear cold
</p><p>to John Learns to Diner
</p><p>John cullver here at
</p><p>night charles an Nih
</p><p>to johns Randalf home at night
</p><p><br />
</p><p>8 Monday {in?} NWclear cold
</p><p>to Belmont got horses shad {8?}
</p><p>shoes set at Abotts let
</p><p>Neuman have 497 {lb 812.42?{42 is written on top of line}}
</p><p>of flour {82.50 cmy? {written between lines}}. got 2 barles salt 83
</p><p>pair Boots $2,25 Broon 25 {it?}
</p><p>colas 15. {Iaginaor?} 10. to Ginos
</p><p>to faucetts John cullver
</p><p>with me tnaughtan {in?}
</p><p>wife an 2 children to ten
</p><p>Randall home at might
</p><p>John cullver here
</p><p><br />
</p><p>9 tuesday in Wclear cold
</p><p>to Lyons john cullver
</p><p>with me Drove pony
</p><p>Randall Drawed wood to
</p><p>Lyons. home at night
</p><p>henery Thnashed oats john
</p><p>Cullver here at night .
</p><p>10 Wednesday {in?} SE snow {at night written on top of snow}
</p><p>to {Avan?} to Diner to
</p><p>Manetts john cullver with
</p><p>me. Randall {Dnewed?} wood
</p><p>to Lyons. henery Thrashed
</p><p>oats
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>11 thursday {in?} W Bhistory {"cold" is written above line}
</p><p>Done choars henery Thrashed
</p><p>oats Randall went to
</p><p>Lyons. john cullver went away with him
</p><p><br />
</p><p>18 fryday {in?} Wclear cold
</p><p>{drawed?} 2 {"1 1/2 cond" is written above line} load of wood
</p><p>henery Thrashed oats
</p><p>john Learn john
</p><p>cullver Nib and chrles
</p><p>cullver here to Diner
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>pony Run away
</p><p><br />
</p><p>13 Saturday {in?} Wclear cold
</p><p>cleaned oats 98 bushel
</p><p>Randall and henery and
</p><p>jack and philip cleaned
</p><p><br />
</p><p>14 Sunday {in?} NW clear, cold
</p><p>at home. Df and Ed Moore
</p><p>to Diner Randall and henery
</p><p>to Diner
</p><p>15 Monday {in?} Wclear cold
</p><p>Drove Dick cold {"e" writem very small}{qcharley?}
</p><p>henery thrashed oatss
</p><p>Randall went away
</p><p>St pettit and wife {qgish?}
</p><p>and George Smith an wife
</p><p>and gist to tea
</p><p>16 tuesday {in} Wclear cold
</p><p>Drove Dick and chaley
</p><p>henery Thrashed oats
</p><p>philip to school
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Wednesday in W Blustery {"cold" written above line}
</p><p>Done choars henery thrase
</p><p>oats philip to school to
</p><p>geage {originally "geagel" but the "l" is erased and scratched out} learns at night
</p><p>John an Robert Learn
</p><p>to Tea
</p><p>18 Thursday win W clear cold
</p><p>to {Pf Moores sald?}. henery
</p><p>thrashed oats. W Brown
</p><p>and wife and john Learn
</p><p>To Diner
</p><p>19 fryday {in SE?} snow
</p><p>to Belmont to Mill 10 bush
</p><p>of wheat get 1 shoe set on
</p><p>george at Abotts. get 2 {pas?}
</p><p>Magenty 2oets, condition 25
</p><p>of Newon. cleaned oats
</p><p>after 73 bushed henery to
</p><p>help. henry got his oats 43 4
</p><p>philip home at night
</p><p>20 Saturday {in?} Wcloudy {"much" is written smaller and above line}
</p><p>Done choars. henery cut
</p><p>wood philip home: here
</p><p>at night
</p><p>21 Sunday {in?} Wclear {illegible}
</p><p>to New sarum To church
</p><p>haycock preached to
</p><p>Diner to james Warwicks
</p><p>philip with us
</p><p>22 Monday is S thawed {"rain at night" written above the word "thawed"}
</p><p>to Belmont to mill Let
</p><p>pots have 100 lb flour {$ 3 m?}
</p><p>got from Newsnan. {Toets?}
</p><p>get work to Abotts {yorts?}
</p><p>paid hostage on 2 papers
</p><p>to Dyers 40 cts .
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Tuesday {in?} E cloudy {Thawed?}
</p><p>to Belmont took the
</p><p>Roller to Abott to fine
</p><p>henery at the wood
</p><p>philip to school
</p><p>y cook sessed me for
</p><p>83350
</p><p>24 Wednesday {in?} S cloudy {"fog" is written above word "cloudy"}
</p><p>Done choars henery cut
</p><p>wood philip To school
</p><p>25 Thursday {in?} NW cloudy cold
</p><p>Done choars henery an
</p><p>Winters cut wood
</p><p>philip to school. let
</p><p>Winters have 1 bushel
</p><p>of oats and a Rooster {at 25?}
</p><p>26 fryday {in?} N clear cold
</p><p>Done choars. henery and winters cut wood.
</p><p>james Warwick and wife to Diner. y Shane called
</p><p>27 Saturday {in?} NW clear cold
</p><p>to swamp got posts 28
</p><p>soldy Shane timber {$?} 4
</p><p>henery and Winters cut
</p><p>wood philip away at night
</p><p>John Learn and wife end {9?} boy to diner
</p><p>28 Sunday is NW clear cold
</p><p>to No 7 to church Burk
</p><p>preached. philip away
</p><p>Ann at home
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 1875
</p><p>1 Monday in E snow {"cold" is written above "snow"} Blustery
</p><p>Done choars. philip come
</p><p>home. Robert Learn to dine
</p><p>henery an winters to, diner
</p><p>2 tuesday {in?} W clear cold
</p><p>Done choars philip helped
</p><p>henery and George Bass
</p><p>cut wood
</p><p>3 Wednesday in E snow - {"= very Blustery cold" written above line}{"drift" written above "very Blustery cold"}
</p><p>Done choars. henery split
</p><p>wood {fone?} noon philip home
</p><p>4 Thursday in E clear mild
</p><p>fisc spiles. Done choars phib
</p><p>to help henery an {Nonm?}
</p><p>cut wood after noon
</p><p>5 fryday in SE snow
</p><p>to Belmont got from New
</p><p>man 2 pails and paper ink
</p><p>for c5 cts. philip Done
</p><p>choars. {Nonm?} and henery
</p><p>cut wood fone noon
</p><p><br />
6 Saturday in W cloudy cold
</p><p>to Lyons Diner To Randalls
</p><p>Nonm and henery cut wood
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>7 Sunday in E clear
</p><p>to No 7 to church W
</p><p>Jackson preached. philip
</p><p>with me Randall away
</p><p>at night. Ann home
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Monday {in?} W clear mild
</p><p>to Belmont let Abott have
</p><p>oats 8 bushel. to y sherks
</p><p>after father an Mother
</p><p>here to Diner an. {Degnoat?}
</p><p>got the house at Lyons.
</p><p>insured for $400 for three
</p><p>years for $7.50. ctc {"ctc" written above line}
</p><p><br />
9 Tuesday an S clear mild
</p><p>to London with Newon
</p><p>got carpet from him 48 y {illegible}
</p><p>for $43 to he paid in oats
</p><p>at 40 cts per bushel
</p><p>philip Done choars george
</p><p>Learn and wife to tea
</p><p>10 Wednesday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>to Belmont let Newmon
</p><p>have 54 bushel of oats 40 {cts?}
</p><p>per bushel got each $1.00
</p><p>Ann to {Alas?} finches
</p><p>henery split wood {"at night" written below line}
</p><p>11 Thursday {in?} SE cloudy Rain
</p><p>to john cullvers funeral
</p><p>Norman henery cut
</p><p>wood philip Done choars
</p><p>12 fryday {in?} S clear thawed
</p><p>to Belmont let Newon have
</p><p>oats 49 bushel {"40 ct" above "bushel"} and 200 feet
</p><p>boards $2,40 got Talow 11 lb
</p><p>thead 1/2 lb tacks 6 packs.
</p><p>let Menite have 5 bushel
</p><p>oats $1.95. W jackson
</p><p>and wife to Diner and tea
</p><p>Noam and henery cut wood
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Saturday and S clear thaw
</p><p>Done choars. philip home
</p><p>Nonm an henery cut
</p><p>wood. let Norm have
</p><p>oats 20 bushel fon $8.00
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>14 Sunday {in?} S Thawed main
</p><p>to No 7 to church Burk
</p><p>preached Randall an
</p><p>Sarah ann Legg to
</p><p>DIner and tea philip
</p><p>away
</p><p>15 Monday {in?}{"high water" written above line} S Rain fogy
</p><p>to st thomas took out of Merchants Bank $413
</p><p>to Dine to Lymans
</p><p>henery Done choars
</p><p>philip away. got Deed
</p><p>on Record
</p><p>16 Tuesday {in?} SW snow {"cold blustery" written above "snow"}
</p><p>Done choars y smith here
</p><p>philip came home
</p><p>17 Wednesday {in?} W snow {"cold" written above line} Blustery
</p><p>to Lyons paid fuliton
</p><p>for Ty Putnam $352. {illegible} 5
</p><p>took up Notes. To johns to jack and philip sawed
</p><p>wood
</p><p>18 Thursday {in?} W clear cold
</p><p>cut wood Drawed in 3
</p><p>load. jack helped to cut
</p><p>philip helped Draw
</p><p>jack went away at 3
</p><p>oclock
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>19 fryday {in?} E clear {"mild" writtn above line}
</p><p>to Belmont got home from New
</p><p>an $2,10 {illegible word on top of line} got Toller freed
</p><p>to Abotts $5.50 {illegible}
</p><p>philip Done choars
</p><p>20 Saturday {illegible} N snow {"cold Blurery" written on top}
</p><p>Done choars to george Learns
</p><p>in the eveng Randall
</p><p>with us philip went
</p><p>home at night
</p><p>21 Sunday {illegible} W clear
</p><p>To john Learns To Diner
</p><p>Randall home herbert
</p><p>an William Learn here
</p><p>at night philip here
</p><p>22 Monday {illegible} NW clear
</p><p>fiseed for sugars jack to help and philip Randall
</p><p>event to Lyons
</p><p>23 Tuesday {illegible} SE clear
</p><p>Took the Buckets to Bush
</p><p>fone noon jack and philip
</p><p>to help Drawed wood 7 cond
</p><p>after philip To help
</p><p>jack cut wood after
</p><p>24 Wednesday {in?} NW snow {"Blustery" written on top of "snow"}
</p><p>Done choars philip helped
</p><p>Jack away
</p><p>25 Thursday {in?} SE clear
</p><p>To Belmont to Mill 26 boats
</p><p>drawed wood 5 cont after
</p><p>johm Learn an famely
</p><p>ad sam Legg ad wife to tea
</p><p>get cheese money $35.50 {illegible}
</p><p>had {cbne?} $10
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 fryday {in?} SW Rain
</p><p>to Belmont got chop let
</p><p>Warden have bag Aples {"75~" written on top of "Aples"}
</p><p>taper 121 trees in Bush
</p><p>William Barr an wife
</p><p>and child to tea
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>27 Saturday {in?} NW clear
</p><p>finished Tapin Bush 205
</p><p>Trees Burned out kittes
</p><p>Randall home. to {sane?}
</p><p>leggs to tea
</p><p>28 Sunday in SS clear thawed
</p><p>to No 1 Burk preached
</p><p>Randall home on philip
</p><p>29 Monday {in?} S clear Thawed
</p><p>gethered sap an Boiled 4 {tsps?}
</p><p>philip and Alvin sites
</p><p>to help Alvin Sites
</p><p>come to work for $2.,00
per month
</p><p>30 Tuesday in S clear {illegible}
</p><p>worked in Bush {suriped?}
</p><p>Dawn gethered 2 1/2 tubs
</p><p>of sap and boiled Alvin
</p><p>To help Ann sugared of
</p><p>31 Wednesday {in?} S clear warm
</p><p>to cheese meeting fone noon
</p><p>Norm took job Drawing
</p><p>milk for $ 1C0. cut wood
</p><p>afeter Alvin To help
</p><p>Aga Winters To Diner
</p><p>Ann sugared of $1 lb
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 1875
</p><p>1 Thursday in S Rain
</p><p>gethered and Boiled sap 2 {tsps?}
</p><p>alvin to help the sow
</p><p>had 10 pigs
</p><p>2 fryday {in?} NW cloudy
</p><p>gethered sap 1 tub boiled
</p><p>Alvin to help
</p><p>Ann made Molases 5 gals
</p><p>3 Saturday {in?} S clear
</p><p>fixed Roller put meet to
</p><p>smoke Done choars
</p><p>Alvin choared
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>4 Sunday {in?} N clear
</p><p>at home Randall home
</p><p>cullver finch to diner
</p><p>5 Monday {in?} {"SE" written on top} N clear warm
</p><p>gethered and boiled sap 3 {ts?}
</p><p>Alvin to help coneneed
</p><p>to plow
</p><p>6 Tuesday {in?} E cloudy
</p><p>plowed Alvin cleaned
</p><p>stables Mrs Winters
</p><p>to help Ann quilt
</p><p>Made Molases 50 lb
</p><p>7 Wednesday {in?} E cloudy {"sleet" written on top of "cloudy"}
</p><p>plowed Alvin choared
</p><p>Randall took Dick colt
</p><p>to Lyons. sold the pony {"85" written on top of "pony"} $.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Thursday {in?} S clear {"warm" written on top of "clear"}
</p><p>plowed {Mvin?} Boiled
</p><p>sap Edwin cullver
</p><p>and Mother to Diner
</p><p>Lyman and Randall
</p><p>here at night
</p><p>Let phileman have 1 bu {"eom" written above}
</p><p>9 fryday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>plowed. phileman at
</p><p>hen pen Alvin choared
</p><p>Mother to tea
</p><p>10 Saturday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>plowed phileman 1/2 day
</p><p>at her pen Norm and
</p><p>Alvin in Bush Mother
</p><p>to diner. Randall home
</p><p>at night. Let Ancha
</p><p>Mcolum have bag of corn
</p><p>11 Sunday in E clear
</p><p>to 2 church Lynce {pmeache?}
</p><p>Alvin home Randall
</p><p>at home. Nety Learn
</p><p>here at night
</p><p>Rose cow had a calf
</p><p>12 Monday {in?} E clear
</p><p>plowed fone noon cultivate
</p><p>after phileman at pen {"l" scratched out}
</p><p>Alvin choared. Mother
</p><p>and father to Breakfast
</p><p>Mother to diner
</p><p>13 Tuesday in E cloudy
</p><p>Done choars let Norm have
</p><p>Barley 10 bushel. phileman {"day" written on top of "phileman"} 1/2
</p><p>Elder Lyce {between the y and c of "Lyce" the letters "on" are added in pencil} To diner. other
</p><p>To diner. lill cow had calf
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 Wednesday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>plowed phileman an
</p><p>Alvin Boiled sap
</p><p>Ann laid carpet up
</p><p>stairs Randall home
</p><p>at night got 7 hens
</p><p>15 Thursday {in?} {"after noon" written on top} S Rain
</p><p>sowed Barley 8 bushel
</p><p>Norm sowed it
</p><p>Norm and wife to Diner
</p><p>Mother To diner and tea
</p><p>phileman at her 1?2 day
</p><p>16 fryday {in?} NW cold snow
</p><p>to Belmont got charley
</p><p>shod 4 shoes 1 new to
</p><p>Abbotts let john Learn
</p><p>have 10 bushel Barley
</p><p>Mother john ad {Ed?} to
</p><p>tea Alvin chared.
</p><p>17 Saturday {in?} W snow {"cold" written above "snow"}
</p><p>Done choars let phileman
</p><p>have hag 125 lb $8.75 cts
</p><p>boards 26 feet 26 cts
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>18 Sunday {in?} NW cloudy {"cold" written above "cloudy"}
</p><p>To 2 church Lynce preache
</p><p>Randall {and?} Sarah Ann
</p><p>Legg to tea. Nub {"a calf" written on top} cord had
</p><p>19 Monday {in?} W cloudy snow
</p><p>to the swamp Norm {"felt" is erased}
</p><p>fetched hosts fon me 1/2 day
</p><p>Alvin huske corn
</p><p>Mother here Norm to diner Ann washed
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 Tuesday {in?} N clear {"cold" written above "clear"}
</p><p>Done choars Ann
</p><p>White washed. pide com
</p><p>had a calf. Witers and
</p><p>wife and Duglass to tea
</p><p>21 Wednesday in N clear {"cold" written above "clear"}
</p><p>to Belmont fone noon
</p><p>Alvin husked conn
</p><p>Mother here
</p><p>22 Thursday {in?} N clear
</p><p>fixed fence Alvin tohelp Phileman at pen
</p><p>let hin have flour 33 lb
</p><p>let Abbott have oats 9 1/2
</p><p>bushel traded calves with Edwin
</p><p>23 fryday {in?} SWNE {"at night" written above "SWNE"} snow
</p><p>plowed afternoon Alvin
</p><p>husked corn phileman
</p><p>finished hen pen his
</p><p>wife here to tea Mrs
</p><p>winters here To help Ann
</p><p>24 Saturday in NW cloudy {"cold" written above "cloudy"}
</p><p>To Belmont got from
</p><p>Newon 20 lb sugar 2 yds
</p><p>carpet. phileman boiled
</p><p>sap Alvin To help.
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>25 Sunday {in?} W clear
</p><p>to 2 church with us john
</p><p>Learn and wife To tea
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 Monday {in?} NW clear
</p><p>plowed phileman ad
</p><p>Alvin boiled sap in
</p><p>Bush. Let george Learn
</p><p>have 25 bushel of oats
</p><p>{for?} 45 cts per bushel $11.25
</p><p>to be paid first cheese
</p><p>sale. Shot cow had calf
</p><p>27 Tuesday {in?} E clear
</p><p>cultivated {originally "cultivater" but changed "r" to "d"} for oats ad
</p><p>sowed 1 bushel. phileman
</p><p>and Alvin in the bush
</p><p>Ann boiled Molases
</p><p>Dawn {the "n" in "Dawn" is smudged} 4 1/2 galons
</p><p>28 Wednesday {in?} S clear
</p><p>Draged {"oats" is inserted later} Alvin To help
</p><p>Norm sowed oats 16 be
</p><p>Ed Weslake ad wife to teea
</p><p>29 Thursday {in?} W high Rain
</p><p>Rolled fallwheat Ann
</p><p>put Dawn carpet in parler
</p><p>30 fryday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>plowed for corn. Randall
</p><p>and jack to tea
</p><p>{"May 1875" written in big letters}
</p><p>1 Saturday {in?} E Rain had
</p><p>comenced To send
</p><p>Milk To factory to Belmont
</p><p>from G cows Alvin went
</p><p>home at night gave
</p><p>{jiney?} Aple fond a calf
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>2 Sunday {in?} NW {"cold" written above} snow
</p><p>At home Randall
</p><p>home to diner alvin
</p><p>come back
</p><p>3 Monday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>To Belmont let Newon
</p><p>have Molases 4 gel 8 lb
</p><p>let Odle have honey 19
</p><p>lb eggs 38 1/4 Doz got
</p><p>from him goods $10.8 {bs?}
</p><p>helpe Norm Draw load
</p><p>of hay from fergesons
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>4 Tuesday {in?} NWSW clear
</p><p>Withe phileman to station
</p><p>for his dog fone noon
</p><p>plowed after the lurkey
</p><p>set
</p><p>5 Wednesday {in?} SW Rain
</p><p>plowed Alvin choared
</p><p>paid by order $2...00 To
</p><p>Mrs Cites for Alvins
</p><p>work. phileman at fence
</p><p>6 Thursday in NW {"cool" written above} clear {fros?}
</p><p>finished plowing sod
</p><p>Drawed in things from
</p><p>the Bush Alvin to help
</p><p>phileman at fence
</p><p>Aga helped Ann
</p><p>7 fryday {in?} E cloudy frost
</p><p>fisced posts for fence
</p><p>phileman at fence
</p><p>Aga helped Ann
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Saturday {in?} SW clear {"ward" written above}
</p><p>Done choars set Bery.
</p><p>{Bushres?} Alvin went
</p><p>home at night.
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>Midge cow had a calf
</p><p>phileman at fence {"day" written on top} 1/2
</p><p>9 Sunday{in?} SW Rain
</p><p>To New {Sarwm?} to church
</p><p>Slaycock preached
</p><p>to haycocks to diner
</p><p>10 Monday {in?} W Rain
</p><p>Done choars let Dun
</p><p>can taylor have 2 bu
</p><p>shel of Barley $1.80
</p><p>gave j cope a calf
</p><p>Alvin come at noon
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>11 Tuesday {in?} SW Rain
</p><p>Done choars set onions
</p><p>Alvin helped went
</p><p>home at night
</p><p>. Randall went to Lyons
</p><p>12 Wednesday {in?} NW Rain
</p><p>Done choars let Albott
</p><p>have 2 bushel of oats
</p><p>Alvin away
</p><p>13 thursday {in? SW clear}
</p><p>set onions fore noon
</p><p>Alvin to help sowed
</p><p>peas and Draged after
</p><p>Norm sowed bushel
</p><p>fone me
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 fryday {in?} SE Rain
</p><p>husked corn finished
</p><p>Alvin set strawbry
</p><p>plants Randall home
</p><p>15 Saturday {in?} NW clear
</p><p>Sowed peas Norm sowed
</p><p>Randall helped to drag Alvin set strawberys
</p><p>set Duck Eggs 11
</p><p>16 Sunday {in?} N clear
</p><p>to {Newsarum?} to church
</p><p>Hacock preached to
</p><p>Diner to Lymans
</p><p>17 Monday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>plowed corn {gnawnd?}
</p><p>fone noon Draged oats
</p><p>for Norm after noon
</p><p>Randall took trees an
</p><p>wood to Lyons with
</p><p>charley ad Dick
</p><p>18 tuesday {in?} NW clear
</p><p>plowed corn {gnownd?} and
</p><p>cultivated for potatoes
</p><p>Alvin planted potatoes
</p><p>helped Norm to plow
</p><p>after noon phileman
</p><p>at fenece. Let john have
</p><p>a bushel of potatoes
</p><p>19 Wednesday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>Drage corn grownd fore {onod? written on top}
</p><p>to Belmont after got from
</p><p>Odle {$5.c6?} w paid $7.75
</p><p>Randall with us. Alvin
</p><p>planted potatoes.
</p><p>star {"star" is crossed out with pencil marking} cow to Bull
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 thursday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>took 6 cattle to the swamp
</p><p>marke corn {gnound?}
</p><p>Rolled the peas
</p><p>Alvin to help
</p><p>Brown cow had a calf
</p><p>21 fryday {in?} SW Rain
</p><p>planted corn Rolled
</p><p>the Barley Alvin to
</p><p>help {phrase written and scratched out in pencil "$11 cheese noey"?}
</p><p>22 Saturday {in?} SW clear {"hot" written above line}
</p><p>to Belmont let Odle have
</p><p>potatoes 7. 3/4 bushed 83 cts
</p><p>per bushel to johns after
</p><p>tea Mother and Belsey
</p><p>here Alvin choared
</p><p>took 4 bushel wheat
</p><p>to mill got from Odle
</p><p>shingle nails 50 lb $250
</p><p>23 Sunday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>to New Sarum to
</p><p>church hackock preache
</p><p>to Lymans to DIner
</p><p>james Learn an wife
</p><p>Randall and Sarah Ann
</p><p>Legg to tea here
</p><p>pad to Newcoml $4.00
</p><p>24 Monday in S clear hot
</p><p>Draged for Milet Alvin
</p><p>away. tured the sow
</p><p>from The pigs
</p><p>25 Tuesday {in?} NW clear hot
</p><p>sowed Millet Alvin
</p><p>helped drag. let Mrs cites
</p><p>potatoes 2 bushel. h Brat
</p><p>got them
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 Wednesday {in?} E clear
</p><p>Rolled oats Alvin choard
</p><p>Randall home at night
</p><p>27 thursday {in?} E clear to spring field 10 {Aylmu?}
</p><p>to Orwell. to peter
</p><p>Charltons to Diner
</p><p>got a Bolt of coton 44 yd
</p><p>got curtens an wimcy
</p><p>to Aylmer $15.5 cts
</p><p>28 fryday {in?} S clear to Belmont got pete
</p><p>shod 4 shoes set to Abotts
</p><p>let hooved have 3 golons
</p><p>of Molases $3, co {"cte" written above} let Odle
</p><p>have 16 1/2 Doz eggs got
</p><p>from him $4.05 cts
</p><p>planted Beans {Tumnd?}
</p><p>out the Bull
</p><p>29 Saturday {in?} N Rain {"in morning" written above}
</p><p>to Orwell got shingles
</p><p>from Wicket 8000
</p><p>for $2.80 cts per 1000
</p><p>planted cucumbers
</p><p>took the sow to Boar
</p><p>30 Sunday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>to gladstone church {Lymce?}
</p><p>preached. Ann home
</p><p>Randall and Sarah Ann
</p><p>Legg and Bub to tea
</p><p>gave W Barr $3.00 to pay insurance
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>31 Monday {in?} SW clear
</p><p>to Orwell got shingles
</p><p>from Wicket 7000 1/3 paid
</p><p>him $42..00 slub cow had
</p><p>a calf. W tansley an wife
</p><p>here at night Randall home
</p><p>{"June 1875" written in big letters}
</p><p>1 tuesday {in?} S clear
</p><p>to kings mill with oats
</p><p>sold to Steeple for 45 cts
</p><p>got $35.25 cts tanslet
</p><p>with me. plated Beets and Melons. {"tel" smudged}
</p><p>let Norm have 5 bushel
</p><p>of oats at 45 cts
</p><p>Randall home tansley
</p><p>an wife to Diner went away
</p><p>2 Wednesday {in?} S clear
</p><p>to George Leggs. Randall
</p><p>Maried to Sarah Ann
</p><p>Legg E Shepard maried
</p><p>them they went to
</p><p>Waterford. Rain at night
</p><p>3 thursday {in?} W clear
</p><p>sowed oats on the {wheetd?}
</p><p>Calista here. Elder
</p><p>Rowlan to Diner
</p><p>4 fryday {in?} S clear
</p><p>to Belmont ordered
</p><p>a scraper of Eler {scratched out writing}
</p><p>Mckelon for the Road
</p><p>let Odle have 8 3/4 doz eggs
</p><p>got 1/2 lb starch and chees meg
</p><p>$11.00
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 Saturday {in?} S cloudy {"Rain" written above}
</p><p>to springfield for Randall an wife fone
</p><p>noon planted over
</p><p>corn after noon
</p><p>6 Sunday {in?} S clear
</p><p>to Disiple church Shepard
</p><p>preached. to Leggs to
</p><p>DIner Randall an wife
</p><p>to tea here father
</p><p>an Mother here at night.
</p>
<pre>7 Monday {in?} W cloudy
</pre>
<p>to john Mckelons funeral
</p><p>had a infair party for
</p><p>Randall. george Legg
</p><p>and wife Sam and wife
</p><p>Charles and Mary Shepard
</p><p>father an Mother
</p><p>an M {Udle?}. janes
</p><p>Learn and wife here
</p><p>and John Learn and wife and Robert
</p><p>8 tuesday {in?} W clear
</p><p>Worked Road. James
</p><p>Baley to Diner
</p><p>Alvin hoed potatoes
</p><p>Let father have 2 bushel
</p><p>of oats 90 cts
</p><p>9 Wednesday {in?} W clear
</p><p>Worked the Road Norm
</p><p>had charley. sold calf shin
</p><p>for 60, cts Randall and wife
</p><p>home at night. Spot
</p><p>cow to. Bull.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 fryday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed wood frank to help. To Belmont got from Odle 12 glass jars and ties Vraces $2,75cts let Odle have 7 dov eggs
</p><p>24 Satruday WD {wind} S clear to georges ground ciktes Calvin Brown and wife here to diner and tea
</p><p>25 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to 2 church Lynce preached to W Barrs to Diner frank with us. Bronns these
</p><p>26 Monday WD {wind} S Rain cut Round the wheat farnk to help. Stewarts picked chryes on shares
</p><p>27 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear cut and bound wheat franks to help Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>28 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Bound wheat frank to help. Randall cut wheat. went home at night
</p><p>29 Thursday WD {wind} W clear cut barley. frank bound wheat. To Belmont To see Dr Cline he was sick <s>$20 chese money</s>
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>30 fryday WD {wind} NW clear Raked and put up barley frank and Lew to help To Belmont at night
</p><p>31 Satruday WD {wind} E clear Raked and put up whet frank to help frank To Belmont got sash. 60cts To Odles he helped Norm after noon. William Learn here at night
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1875">August 1875</span></h2>
<p>1 Sunday WD {wind} E Rain To 2 church Lynce preached james shirk and wife to diner here. frank to Eds at night
</p><p>2 Monsday WD {wind} E cloudy Rain picked cheryes frank lame DR Daniel Cline died
</p><p>3 Tuesday WD {wind} E Rain Done choars frank lame Norm and john Doan to Diner Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>4 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear To Dr Clines funeral Randall and wife with us to Randalls To diner frank with us Rain at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 Thursday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont To Mill 20 bushel to chop got from Odle 1 pair boots for frank $2..50. picked cheryes after
</p><p>6 fryday WD {wind} W Rain Down with a lame back frank choared
</p><p>7 Satrday WD {wind} W Rain To Belmont got grists let Odle have egg 16 /12 dz helon and Nety Learns To Tea
</p><p>8 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 church pro Crawford preached. john and Mrs Walice here to diner frank home. here at night
</p><p>9 Monday WD {wind} SW clear too a load of chees 34 To Dorechston station fore noon drawed in Barley after and killed 2 pigs let Hoover have 400lb for $32..00
</p><p>10 Tuesday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed in Barley and wheat frank to help
</p><p>11 Wednesday WD {wind} E W Rain finished drawing in wheat and Barley frank to help
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 Thursday WD {wind} S clear comenced to cut oats Randall to diner he got old Bounce from Norm.he Baroue the bugey. frank helpe in ots
</p><p>13 fryday WD {wind} S clear cut oats frank To help hired jack to help To Belmont got cheese Mpney $28 got umbela from Odle $1.25cts Randall and wife here
</p><p>14 Satruday WD {wind} S Rain cut oats john H fadon barg and frank to help Randall To London here at night frank away at night
</p><p>15 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 church Dr crawford preached. Randall and wife with us frank away. Randalls went home
</p><p>16 Monday WD {wind} NW Rain To Belmont got horses shod 8 shoes set to Abbotts got from Odle box Teaslb 1 lb Tobacoe for $3.85cts finished cuting oats frank to help
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear rain at night cut Millet fore noon Bound oats after frank to help. frank went home at night
</p><p>18 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain cut Millit. To Belmont Randall got his bugey from Dewaur $100 Randall and wife to diner
</p><p>19 Thursday WD {wind} W Rain To the swamp Mrs Troughton and hall to tea
</p><p>20 fryday WD {wind} S Rain Raked and put up the millet frank to help Will Mandaville and Tom Sin cleas here at night
</p><p>21 Satruday WD {wind} SW Rain finished puting up Millet Alvin to help frank went home paid him $4..00
</p><p>22 Sunday WD {wind} N clear To 2 chruch j A Baldwin preached Norm and wife with us LYda hill here at night
</p><p>23 Monday WD {wind} E clear helped Norm Bind wheat
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>24 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear To the swamp to help Sandy cury thrash had to my share 40 bushel wheat and 18 of oats Eder j A Baldwin and girl to dine Ann gave him $1..00 for chruch
</p><p>25 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear To Lyons got Randall to help Draw in oats Randall and wife here
</p><p>26 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear Drawee in oats finished Randall to help drawed in Millet Ann <s>3 load</s>to help. 3 load Randall went home noon Ann to Belmont eggs 23 1/3 got sugar $4.36 and 20
</p><p>27 fryday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in Millet 6 load charles cline to help
</p><p>28 satruday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in milit 5 load 1 peas cullver finch and charles Cline to help. W hill and wife here at night. let L Tibetts have peas 2 /12 bushel
</p><p>29 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 chruch Lynce preached Randall and wife to Diner Dick run away. charley stayed at home
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>30 Monday WD {wind} W clear Raked peas forenoon Drawed in 3 load after Charles cline to helpp
</p><p>31 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear Raked peas fore noon helped finches Thrash charles cline to help Ann To Randalls after noon Randall and wife here at night
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1875">September 1875</span></h2>
<p>1 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear helped finches thrash with Team and 2 henus got telegram from philip cullver that Margret was sick Mrs Fawcett and Mrs Odle here to tea jesa Roberts come to work
</p><p>2 Thursday WD {wind} S Rain Drawed in peas charles and randall to help comeenced to plow Ann went to Simcoe Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>3 fryday WD {wind} S Rain plowed chales choard carah Ann here Randall here at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>4 Satruday WD {wind} N clear Drawed peas finished charles cline to help got a letter from Ann Randall and wife went home
</p><p>5 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 chruch ly preached james Learn and wife here to diner Randall and wife here. Rain at night
</p><p>6 monday WD {wind} N clear plowed paid charles cline $3..00 sent him away
</p><p>7 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear plowed. the men put up the gate charle came back
</p><p>8 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear plowed fore noon went to Bloomsburgh to philip<s>s</s> cullvers after to philips at night
</p><p>9 Thursday WD {wind} S Rain at night came home fore noon plowed after
</p><p>10 fryday WD {wind} N clear plowed charley choared killed the turkey
</p><p>11 Satruday WD {wind} E clear plowed Randall and wife here at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 Sunday WD {wind} S cloudy cool To New sarum to church haycock preached
</p><p>13 Monday WD {wind} S clear plowed. charley cho<s>ard</s>
</p><p>14 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear plowed finished all draged after noon charles choared Henert Moore to diner
</p><p>15 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear sowed Wheat 8 bushl Draged charley drged
</p><p>16 Thursday WD {wind} Rain cleaned wheat cut oats
</p><p>17 fryday WD {wind} N clear cool snow sowed wheat 20 {written above} Norm sowed after noon charles cline draged
</p><p>frost
</p><p>18 Satruday WD {wind} W clear finished the wheat dragin Drawed in oats 2 load charley to help
</p><p>19 Sunday WD {wind}E rain at home Randall an wife called
</p><p>20 Monday WD {wind} W squals fixed Barn and granery killed a pig charley to help. the sow hag 6 pigs
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>21 Luesday WD {wind} NW cloudy cool helped Norm Thrash with team 1/2 day helped all day and charley to help
</p><p>22 Wednesday WD {wind} N clear Thrashed for Norm Team and charley fore noon. for my self after limlea Norm shirk frank p Bass Rob Alven Baxter boy g finch j fergeson j Doan N McTaget to help
</p><p>23 Thursday WD {wind} NS clear Thrashed <s>2</s>90 oats 104 peas. Doan and fergeson Thrashed. limber while Rob finch shirk Norm Alve To help To john Deniss at night he was kicked by a horse paid fergeson $16.84
</p><p>24 fryday WD {wind} W clear cut corn. Shirk painted Ed culver here to diner and tea. sent a grist to mill with Norm 6 let limber have 4 bus hel of wheat. $4..00
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>25 Satruday WD {wind} W Rain Cut clover charles choa sold old Bounce marl To Marshel for $25.00 to be paid in six month shirk painted 1/2 day
</p><p>26 Sunday WD {wind} N&S clear To 2 chruch Lynce preached Randall and wife to tea
</p><p>27 Monday WD {wind} W clear cut clover and raked charley and limber to help after noon shirk painted
</p><p>28 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear cut clover finished cutting put up limber and Charley to help after noon
</p><p>29 Wednesday WD {wind} E clear To Belmont got cheese money $40.00 got boots from Der $3.50. got horse shod 4 shoes set to Abbotts. Raked clover after noon fiished limber and charley to help fetched Randalls bugy home
</p><p>30 Thursday WD {wind} W cloudy Dug potatoes charley to help shirk painted Ann went to Randalls took flour and bugy To Randall
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October_1875">October 1875</span></h2>
<p>1 fryday WD {wind} NE & NW clear Drawed in 7 loadover charles to help. shirk painted
</p><p>2 Saturday WD {wind} W clear Drawed in clover 7 load charles and william Barber To help Barber an boy. to diner. Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>3 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 church 1/2 past 2 orlod Lynce preached. Mother here to diner
</p><p>4 Monday WD {wind} S clear finished the clover took in the Beans set up the corn charles To help shirk painted
</p><p>5 Tuesday WD {wind} E cloudy to Belmont got george shod 2 shoes To Abbotts got from Dyer $1 shug and 25cts Bisket let him have eggs 22 doz {unknow character} 8 Lynce and wife here at night got chees money $28
</p><p>6 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain to john Learns Mother here at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 Thursday WD {wind} W clear Drawed Manure 7 load shirk painted charley choared. Mother here
</p><p>8 fryday WD {wind} SW Rain drawd Manure 5 load shirk finished paiting I paid him $48.00 Took him home charles choared. froze
</p><p>9 Satruday WD {wind} SE clear killed a pig. 89lb Drawed Manure 7 load Randall Took a load of wood home. charles cho
</p><p>10 Sunday WD {wind} cloudy To 2 church Randall and wife and chrles Legg with us Lynce preached charles cline here
</p><p>11 Monday WD {wind} N snow squals Drawed Manure fore noon 4 load To Sam Leggs Raison after. Charles cline went away paid him $1,,50
</p><p>12 <s>Drawed</s> Tuesday WD {wind} N clear Drawed Manure 3{or 2} load forenoon to Lyons show after To Randalls To diner
</p><p>13 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear to Aylmer show judge on horses. To Randalls to tea
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed Manure 7 load
</p><p>15 fryday WD {wind} W Rain Done choars
</p><p>16 Satruday WD {wind} N cloudy cool To Belmont got petete shod 4 shoes set to Abotts got from Dyer 6 galons lamp oil 21 per galon $168 1/2 Tobacoe 25cts picked aples 6 buckel George Legg and wife to Diner. Reped the horses in stable
</p><p>17 Sunday WD {wind} SW Rain snow at home. lame back
</p><p>18 Monday WD {wind} N clear plowed in wheat feild limber picked Aples 1/4 of day. Randall and wife here at night Randall gave me $65.00 for Deumaw
</p><p>19 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear plowed limber spread manure 1/2 day. Randall took boards down to lyons
</p><p>20 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear plowed.
</p><p>21 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear plowed
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22 fryday WD {wind} S clear finished plowing in wheat feild Drawed 6 load manure 3 pumkins limber3/4 day. paid to Dewmaw $65,,00 for Randall
</p><p>23 Satruday WD {wind} S clear picked Aples. Tibets paid for Randall $13..00
</p><p>24 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to New sarum to church haycock preached To haycocks To Diner. Randal and wife here at night
</p><p>25 Monday WD {wind} NE cloudy plowed. sold C hoaver 3 catle for $45,00 he paid $15.00 took 1 away Randall took old charley
</p><p>26 Tuesday WD {wind} W Rain fore noon plowed after noon
</p><p>27 Wednesday WD {wind} W cool plowed Randall Tool a load of hay home Pete putnam fixed the pump, 37cts paid
</p><p>28 Thursday WD {wind} S clear plowed Randall Drawe wood 2 home
</p><p>29 fryday WD {wind} E Rain plowed. Randall tto diner hoove to white heifer paid $17,00
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>30 Saturday WD {wind} W squals finished plowing oat feild paid taxes $19.77 stoped to send milk to factory
</p><p>31 Sunday WD {wind} W snow Blustry at home put cows in the stable at night
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1875">November 1875</span></h2>
<p>1 Monday WD {wind} W cloudy To Belmont To mill 24 lb oats to chop. got cheese money $25,,00 paid Dyer $10.49 got 2 box salt. $2,20 litle john paid $5.00 hoover paid $10.00 took the young heifer away gave order to hawks for a suit of clother for $24.00
</p><p>2 Tuesday WD {wind} SW clear DOne choars. john Luton and wife here to diner john Learns called at night
</p><p>3 Wednesday WD {wind} E cloudy Opned Dilches sold jackson 2 pigs $16.00
</p><p>4 Thursday WD {wind} N clear To Belmont got chop let Dyer have eggs 5 doz got capet 6 6 yds for 7 1/2 b of wheat. selled with
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Abbot paid him $8.24 jackson took the pigs away let creaner have 2 bags Aples $1,00
</p><p>5 fryday WD {wind} N clear Drawe in corn. Ann to Lyons To Randalls Randall here to diner
</p><p>6 Satruday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont let Dyer have wheat 8 bushel 28lb got 5lb nials 25{witten above} 1 condition powder 25{wirtten above} hald lb Tobacoe 30{wirtten above} file 10 butons 6
</p><p>7 Sunday WD {wind} E clear to 2 church Lynce preached Henery finch and wife here in the evening To Tea
</p><p>8 Monday WD {wind} E cloudy took in selor potatoes 48 bushel Elder haycock to diner father and mother here at night
</p><p>9 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear tok in beets and cabage took the sox to Baxter plowed after noon Randall took a load of wood father and mother went to Eds and Notmgh
</p><p>10 wednesday WD {wind} SW Rain Done choars. pain inn my side at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>11 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear plowed fore noon husked corn after noon
</p><p>12 fryday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars. Took a note from Norm. for $10 To be paid in 8 month Mother here To diner Randall fetched the horse home.
</p><p><br />
13 Satruday WD {wind} N storm To philips To diner Randall and wife and Ida putnam here at night
</p><p>14 Sunday WD {wind} NE snow at home father and Mother To diner Norm and wife in the evening
</p><p>15 Monday WD {wind} SW cloudy Done choars james smith paid $6..00for timber by jack
</p><p>16 Tuesday WD {wind} NW snow Blustery Done choars. Mother here to diner
</p><p>17 Wednesday WD {wind} NW snow 1 foot Done choars. john Learn and wife Robert Arney and Omer To Tea
</p><p>18 Thursday WD {wind} S cloudy DOne choars sent a letter to philip cullvers
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>19 fryday WD {wind} S clear DOnne choars killed a pig waid 116lb made a broom Norm helped to to kill the pig
</p><p>20 Satruday WD {wind} S clear to Randalls plowed his garden fetched home potatoes from Randalls
</p><p>21 Sunday WD {wind} N clear To 2 church <s>&</s> Lynce preached philip Learn here at night. cold
</p><p>22 Monday WD {wind} E clear cold done choars
</p><p>23 Tuesday WD {wind} SW cloudy Rain helped Randall draw logs for wood Randall and wife Ida and Lynce and wif here at night
</p><p>24 Wednesday WD {wind} N clear helped Randall Draw leogs charles Legg helped let J Lynce have $60..00 Randall and wife went home at night
</p><p>25 Thursday WD {wind} E clear to st Thomas got from Cary goods $ .60cts got photographs takin got Randalls and wife paid $7.00 pihlip done choars
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>To fathers To diner got a Rooster from him
</p><p>26 fryday WD {wind} SW Rain Done choars philip To help D F Moore here to tea
</p><p>27 Satruday WD {wind} W clear Thrashed Beans philip To help Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>28 Sunday WD {wind} SW snow Rain at home. Randall and wife went home fore noon philip here
</p><p>29 Monday WD {wind} N cold DOne choars. philip wne thome. got the Dryed aples from Norms
</p><p>30 Tuesday WD {wind} E cold snow To Belmont got cheese Money $25,,00 got from pots stove back and 2 leds $1,25
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="December_1875">December 1875</span></h2>
<p>1 Wednesday WD {wind} E cloudy Done coars. Randall and wife here at night. line one Befalow skin
</p><p>Thursday WD {wind} E clear To Belmont let R Nickle have 2 1/4 bushel Beans and Abott 2 bushel got from Dyer goods $3.17 cts Randall and charley Leggs sawed wood after noon
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>3 fryday WD {wind} S clear helped Randall and charley saw fore noon. choaed after got the bobs framed Norm gave up his 2 notes $26.. Balance back on notes $2..50 cts. Randall and wife went home after noon lmber fixed hen pen
</p><p>4 Saturday WD {wind} SE cloudy Done choars. went to john Learns got beef 13lb
</p><p>5 Sunday WD {wind} E Rain at home
</p><p>6 Monday WD {wind} E Rain fogy Done choars. To EV Learn in the evening To tea
</p><p>7 Tuesday WD {wind} SE Rain killed 5 hogs EV 3 hogs Norm and ed To help philip here at night
</p><p>8 Wednesday WD {wind} S & N cloudy cut up the hogs and salted philip choared hogs wait.. 268lb 4,,154lb
</p><p>9 Thursday WD {wind} NW cold To Belmont got charley shod 4 shoes set the Abbots got from Dyer 1 Doz plates $1,50. sinemen 20 Randall and charley sawed john Learn and wife to diner chirk To diner diner to j Blacks
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 fryday WD {wind} W cloudy To help Dan Baxter thrash philip done choars husked corn. Norm and wife here in the evening
</p><p>11 Satruday WD {wind} SW snow helped Baxter thrash fore noon. To Belmont after got esons from Dyer 10 cts philip Done choars
</p><p>12 Sunday WD {wind} S cloudy at home Edward Learn here and philip
</p><p>13 Monday WD {wind} N snow blustry Done choars philip choard Ed here at night
</p><p>14 Tuesday WD {wind} W snow Went to sTthomas to court grand jurer To chastes Learn at night
</p><p>15 Wednesday WD {wind} S thawed To court to chasles Learn at night
</p><p>16 Thursday WD {wind} W cold snow To court To W cullvers at night
</p><p>17 fryday WD {wind} W cold To court got pay $7.60cts home at night
</p><p>18 Satruday WD {wind} W cold DOne choars traded with Norm Drag for a calf charles legg sawed.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>19<s>Sun</s>day WD {wind} NE clear cold at home philip went home
</p><p>20 Monday WD {wind} S clear mild To Avon got 200 feet boards Rented the swam lot to Sandy cury for one year for $35.. to be paid in lumber
</p><p>21 Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain thawed Done choars. Randall took a load of wood
</p><p>22 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear husked corn finished
</p><p>23 Thursday WD {wind} N clear Done choars. Norm and wife here in the evening To tea.
</p><p>24 fryday WD {wind} E Rain sleet DOne choars. Cury fetched the Bell colt home to me
</p><p>25 Saturday WD {wind} N cloudy DOne choars. Geroge Legg and wife Randall and wife ed and philip Learn here To diner Randall at night
</p><p>26 Sunday SE Rain heavy at home. Randall and wife went home
</p><p>27 Monday WD {wind} SE clear Done choars. EDs wife here in the evening
</p><p>28 Tuesday WD {wind} SE clear Done choars.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>29 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear Done choars. had lame side
</p><p>30 Thursday WD {wind} SE clear, warm DOne choars. Billy Barns cut his foot. S Done it up
</p><p>31 fryday WD {wind} SW clear warm Done choars. Randall fetched Dick horse home henery Sticks to Diner
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Janruary_1876">Janruary 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Satruday WD {wind} S clear warm So the horses sweat in stable to George Leggs To diner Randall and wife. sak and wife and D F Moore there to diner
</p><p>2 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear warm at home To Norms in the evening paid her $1
</p><p>3 Monday WD {wind} SW clear warm cooler Done choars.
</p><p>4 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear cold Done choars got from john Learn 68lb beef and 20lb Tallow $3,25cts john and philip and Arney To Tea
</p><p>5 Wednesday WD {wind} S rain warm Done choars
</p><p>6 Thursday WD {wind} N cloudy cold Done choars got from john Learn 60lb flour they called
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 fryday WD {wind} SW clear To Belmot to cheese meeting. got $4.36 chees money. sent for paper paid $1.60 ct
</p><p>8 Satruday WD {wind} S cloudy warm Done choars. Norm com enced to cut logs for wood
</p><p>9 Sunday WD {wind} S Rain warm at home all day
</p><p>10 Monday WD {wind} NW cold To Belmont got a suit of clother from hawkins for $24,,00 Norm cut logs for wood
</p><p>11 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear cold Done choars. Norm cut logs 1/2 dat
</p><p>12 Wednesday WD {wind} NW snow squals Done choars
</p><p>13 Thursday WD {wind} NW clear cold To help galaton finch thrash with team Randall and dick{written below} took a load of wood
</p><p>14 fryday WD {wind} SW cloudy cold to help galaton finch thrash with team
</p><p>15 Saturday WD {wind} SW cloudy Done choars Norm at logs W Roberts To help him
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>16 Sund<s>day</s> WD {wind} SW clear at home
</p><p>17 Monday WD {wind} SW clear warm Thrashed peas with the horses
</p><p>18 Tuesday WD {wind} S rain warm Thrashed peas finished Norm and wife here To tea Norm sold to out to D f Moore for $510..,
</p><p>19 Wednesday WD {wind} W cloudy at night cold helped Norm kill a hog fore noon cleaned 21 bushe peas after Norm To help. Lewis Simpson to diner
</p><p>20 Thursday WD {wind} W clear cold DOne choars.. To lynces EW Learn and wife here in the evening
</p><p>21 fryday WD {wind} E clear cold To Belmont got from Dyer 1/2 lb Tobacoe 1/2 lb soda 35cts Sam Legg and wife and Boy here in evening To tea comencd on buter jar
</p><p>22 Saturday WD {wind} E cloudy To Belmont To mill 10 1/2 bush wheat got jar mustard to Diner To Lewis Simpson
</p><p>23 Sunday WD {wind} N cloudy at home. Robert called
</p><p>24 Monday WD {wind} N cloudy cold Done choars to EV Learns in the evening. let Limber have job to mak box $1,50
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>25 Tuesday WD {wind} NW cloudy snow To Belmont got the colts shod To Abbotts 4 new and 4 old set got Nails 5lb To dyers
</p><p>26 Wednesday WD {wind} SW cleare choars. Mrs Winters To Diner. Rain at night
</p><p>27 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear warm DOne choars. Lynce To diner and paid Note $60.00 Randall fetched oats 40 bushel and took a load of wood home
</p><p>28 fryday WD {wind} SE Rain warm Done choars
</p><p>29 Saturday WD {wind} SW cold To Belmont Took wagon box to Abbott to iron got limber 25cts sugar and half lb tobacoe. paid Hawkins $24 for clothes left a pictor To Bons To frame
</p><p>30 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear To No 7 To church Dyer preached To georges to diner
</p><p>31 Monday WD {wind} S clear Done choars. To Alack Stewarts To tea in evening
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1876">February 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Tuesday WD {wind} SW snow Done choars. Randall took a load of wood home here to diner
</p><p>2 Wednesday WD {wind} NW blustery snow Done choars. To finshes in evening To tea
</p><p>3 Thursday WD {wind} SW snow took load of wood for Randall he took 2 Billy 1 Archa Taylor here at night
</p><p>4 fryday WD {wind} NW clear To Belmont with wood for Norm. Randall took wood 1 load Billy 1 load Archa Taylor here at night
</p><p>5 Saturday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont let Dyer have butter 45 3/4 48 cts for goods Archa cut Down trees Randall and wife here a night charley legg and Bily took a load of wood
</p><p>6 Sunday WD {wind} S thawed warm To New sarum To church Haycock preached To diner To haycocks. Rol and Ed and philip and herby Learn here to tea
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 Monday WD {wind} SW clear To harietsville paid the insurance $# 80/100 paid Taxes on swamp $3.00 To shirks in evening To Tea Tilda came with us
</p><p>8 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear warm Skided logs fore noon 3 put in sraw after Tilda Shirk to sow here. Archa here at night
</p><p>9 Wednesday WD {wind} E ran sleet Done chors. hired Bill gates for 8 month for $60 1/2 Tilda shirk sowed
</p><p>10 Thursday WD {wind} E cloudy Rain at night DOne choars. Norm sawed wood 4 cord. Drawed in 2 cord Tilda here
</p><p>11 fryday WD {wind} S Rain DOne choars. paid Norm for cuting logs $1.50cts
</p><p>12 Saturday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars
</p><p>13 Sunday WD {wind} E clear at home Tilda here Billy gates here a night Thunder and Rain at night
</p><p>14 Monday WD {wind} SW clear warm put in straw Billy gates camenced To work for me for 8 month $60.50 ct
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>15 Tuesday WD {wind} NW cloudy cold DOne choars Bily to help Tilda sowed
</p><p>16 Wednesday WD {wind} W snow squals Done choars Billy split wood fore noon to milk meeting To john stewart george Bass too the job to draw milk for $150.00 6 1/2 month
</p><p>17 Thursday WD {wind} SW snow helped Norm saw with Billy to help fore noon Drawed in 2 cord wood after
</p><p>18 fryday WD {wind} W clear DOe choars. Billy went hom at night
</p><p>20 Sunday WD {wind} NW clear To New sarum to church haycock preached To j Warwicks To diner Tillda with us Billy back at night
</p><p>21 Monay WD {wind} SW Rain at night To help Norm saw with Billy and Team. sold j Mvplale a cow for $40
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Randalls wife To diner
</p><p>22 Tuesday WD {wind} NW snow DOne choars Billy to help Archa Taylor here at night
</p><p>23 Wednesday WD {wind} N cold blustery Done choars Billy choared Tilda sowed
</p><p>24 Thrtusday WD {wind} W couldy Drawed wood 6 cord Billy To help Tilda sowed
</p><p>25 fryday WD {wind} SE clear Drawed wood 9 cord Billy to help Tilda sowed
</p><p>26 Saturday WD {wind} E clear Drawed wood 6 cord Ann took Tilda home paid her $5,00 Margred cullver and willy here at night. Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>27 Sunday WD {wind} E hail snow at home Margret and willy here. Randall and wife went home after noon
</p><p>28 Monday WD {wind}E snow to john Learns to diner got grass seed 3 bushel from him $5,00 Margret stayed thre Billy thrash Millet see 1 bushel
</p><p>29 Tuesday WD {wind} NW cloudy Drawed logs 4 Norm helped To Belmont Margret Randall here at night john to tea
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1876">March 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Wednesday WD {wind} N snow Drawed 3 logs To Belmont Randall and willy to london Margret and Sarah Ann here. W Lenard To diner let W lenard have 30 bushel oats got from him 1 3/4 bushel clover seed. Billy choared
</p><p>2 Thursday WD {wind} N clear Drawed logs 6 to Belmont Norm To help To john Learns in the evening Margret stayed to johns got Billy pair boots and mitons $3..50 cts Billy choared
</p><p>3 fryday WD {wind} W clear To Belmont got Dick shoe setlel Abbott have bag of aples got pictor from Moore Drawed 1 cord of wood in the Lynces To Tea sow had pigs 10
</p><p>4 Saturday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in 6 cord of wood paid Norm $2 To johns for Margret Billy went hom at night
</p><p>5 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear Rain at night at home Margret here
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Monday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in 6 cord wood Billy to help. Margret here willy went to johns
</p><p>7Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain DOne choars made Ed one one handle Margret here
</p><p>8 Wednesday WD {wind} N cold Done chors john Learn and wife To diner Margret here
</p><p>9 Thursday WD {wind} E clear cut logs Billy to help sold james shirk a cow for $40 to be paid in 8 month Margret here philip and willy at night
</p><p>10 fryday WD {wind} SE clear cut logs fore noon heled Norm To tap after. shirk took the cow home Margret and willy here Ed Learn here at night
</p><p>11 Saturday WD {wind} E cloudy at night Rain Took Margret and willy to kings mill station she went home. sent for the home journal paper Billy helped Norm in the bush comenced to boil
</p><p>12 Sunday WD {wind} NE Rain at home Billy got the pouts. To Leave
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Monday WD {wind} NW snow cold DOne choars Norm boiled sap Billy gates went away paid him $4.40 cts he quit to work for me
</p><p>14 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear Done choars. To Belmont hot from Dyer 79cts goods Norm fetched in surip
</p><p>15 wednesday WD {wind} E clear cold to help george Learn saw wood J SMith To diner
</p><p>16 Thursday WD {wind} E hail Rain Done choars
</p><p>17 fryday WD {wind} WN cold Blustery Done choars. Mrs Lyce and girl To Tea. hanah got beans and onions. 25 cts
</p><p>18 Satruday WD {wind} N clear cold Done choars
</p><p>19 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear thaw To george Learns to diner Randall and wife here to diner Norms wife had a boy
</p><p>20 Monday WD {wind} NE snow Done choars. spot cow had a calf. William and joseph Alen here at night
</p><p>21 Tuesday WD {wind} NW Blustery Drawed logs 3 Black ash joe Alen helped bill went home
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear To Springfeild got joe trunk. To Randals to diner hoe with me
</p><p>23 Thrusdasy WD {wind} SW clear To Belmont got from Dyer $4,20 cts paid him $6.75 put in straw after joe to help joe Alen comenced work for 7 month for $84.00
</p><p>24 fryday WD {wind} E clear night snowet Done choars joe killed a calf fore noon. Drawe wood 5 cord after got our pictors.
</p><p>25 Satruday WD {wind} SE Rain Sick with a cold. joe Done choars Let Norm have a ag of aples Ann made candles10 doz
</p><p>26 Sunday WD {wind} NW cloudy snow at home sick joe DOne choars.
</p><p>27 Monday WD {wind} W cloudy Was sick joe cut wood and Done choars
</p><p>28 Tuesday WD {wind} NE snow Blustery I was sick joe Done choars Randall here to dine Norm boiled sap in bush paid joe 25cts
</p><p>29 Wednesday WD {wind} snow lame. joe Done choars james Shirk and wife to diner
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>30 Thrusday WD {wind} Blustery Not well. joe done choars
</p><p>31 fryday WD {wind} W clear Not well joe choped and Done choars. hanah Learn her in the evening
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="APril_1876">APril 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Satruday WD {wind} NE clear To Belmont got wagon box got from potts 12 pie tins 12 hooks got from Dyer 1 lb Tobacoe {10 above} 12 yrds cord 1 broom 30 ct. got 1 shoe set at Abbotts. joe choped and choared. star calved let john Denis have a bull $15
</p><p>2 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear at home Dan Gracey To Tea joe here. Star cow had a calf
</p><p>3 Monday WD {wind} clear Done choars. joe choped pide had a calf Narm in the bush Syrep 50 lb
</p><p>4 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear Done chaors joe killed 2 calves. choped after Norm in bush
</p><p>5 Wednesday WD {wind} S snow rain fore noon shook millet fore noon joe choped after noon Norm in bush fetched Syrep 46 lb
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear Done coars joe choped lill cow had a calf
</p><p>7 fryday WD {wind} NW clear windy DOone choars joe helped sold james Baley a calf 50 cts
</p><p>8 Saruday WD {wind} N clear Done choars joe choped 1/2 day. went ome after paid him $1.25cts Norm in bush syrip 27lb
</p><p>9 Sunday WD {wind} E clear to jhon Learns to diner paid him $6.00 joe chopd
</p><p>11 Tuesday WD {wind} SE clear put in straw joe helped Randall and wife to diner Randall let me have $ 5.00 ct Den finh john cloes and george cutis here in the evening. Norm fetched syrip 45 lb
</p><p>12 Wednesday WD {wind} SW Rain thunder Done choars joe choped 1/2 Norm fethced syrip 25 lb
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Thursday WD {wind} E Rain Done choars joe choared
</p><p>14 fryday WD {wind} W windy squals Rain Done choars joe choped
</p><p>15 Satruday WD {wind} S Rain at nigt To Belmont let dyer have Butter 25 {25 above} $6.50 cts eggs 9 Doz 70 Mrs Legg and charley To diner joe choped
</p><p>16 Easter Sunday {WD} wind W cloudy at home joe here 2 boy to diner
</p><p>17 Monday WD {wind} N clear fixed fence joe to help choared after joe choped jack Smith here in evenig
</p><p>18 Tuesday WD {wind} N clear To Randalls took a pig and 7 bushel oats meat and flour and butter aples got the horses shod to Denises 4 shoes set. 50 ct joe turned up buckets in bush
</p><p>19 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear took the sow to S stewart joe choped sined to Lynce $20
</p><p>20 Thursday WD {wind} E cloudy comenced to plow joe plowed. Midge cow had a calf. cut the 3 pigs
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>21 fryday WD {wind} NW clear Done choars. To john Mckelons sale joe plowed Elder Lynce and wife To Tea let him have pork 12 lb $1.50 cts
</p><p>22 Saturday WD {wind} NW Rain plowed fore noon joe killed a calf plowed after
</p><p>23 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 church To prayer meeting. joe To Belmont
</p><p>24 Monday WD {wind] E clear DOne choars turned the colts out joe plowed
</p><p>25 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear Done choars. joe plowed Narms wife to tea
</p><p>26 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars. joe plowed
</p><p>27 Thursday WD {wind} S cloudy cultivated for Barley joe plowed. Randall and wife to diner. Rain at night
</p><p>28 fryday WD {wind} NW clear cultivated joe plowed fore noon sowed Barley after noon joe dragged
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>29 Saturday WD {wind} W clear sowed grass seede joe draged
</p><p>30 Sunday WD {wind} N clear cold at home charley Alen To diner bill To Tea
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1876">May 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Monday WD {wind} NW clear Done choars. joe plowed set 2 beds onions ethen comenced to send Milk
</p><p>2 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear cultivated joe plowed father here at night Ann to Belmont Took butter 31 lb {16 written over} $5.76 30 lb syrup $3.39 got goods $6,49 cts Balance $2,57cts
</p><p>3 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear cultivated joe plowed
</p><p>4 Thursday WD {wind} W clear sowed oats and clover joe draged
</p><p>6 fryday WD {wind} S cloudy Rain sowed oats and clover on barn feild joe plowed and draged. To Belmont let Dyes have 39 Doz eggs got shoes $1.25 cts
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 Sunday WD {wind} S clear at home Randall and wife to diner joe here
</p><p>8 Monday WD {wind} W Rain trimed orchard joe plowed for corn 1/2 day
</p><p>9 Tuesday WD {wind} W cloudy helped Norm draw in Buckets fore noon joe plowed sowed peas after joe draged Walker to diner
</p><p>10 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain trimed trees joe plowed Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>11 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear sowed oats and peas fore noon set onions after Randall draged. went home after joe plowed for corn
</p><p>12 fryday WD {wind} NW clear took the sow to Dan Baxters joe trimed trees
</p><p>13 Saturday WD {wind} NW clear To Belmont let Dyer have 10 Doz eggs $1.00 got from him $4.60cts got from tibets $10 took grist to mill 6 bw joe to Belmont got $30 {faded}
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 Sunday WD {wind} SW clear to 2 chruch joe with us Lynce preached
</p><p>15 Monday WD {wind} E cloudy Done choars planted potatoes joe plowed
</p><p>16 Tuesday WD {wind} E Rain looked for the colts joe plowed
</p><p>17 Wednesday WD {wind} SE Rain to Belmont got grists let Boid have 15.32 lb of wheat for $1.00 per bushel $15.53cts got from Dyer 35 cts goods joe choared
</p><p>18 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear worked in the garden joe plowed finished Moare house to diner Randall here paid him for Tibbots $10.00
</p><p>19 fryday WD {wind} SE clear planted potatoes sowed oats and peas joe draged corn ground Ann quilted
</p><p>20 Saturday WD {wind} W Rain planted potatoes joe to help. Black cow had a calf
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>21 Sunday WD {wind} W cloudy To 2 church Lynce preached. Randall and wife To tea
</p><p>22 Monday WD {wind} N clear Done choars joe Draged corn ground
</p><p>23 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear Marked corn ground comenced to plant joe helped. Sold Jame Mcphale a cow $32.00 joe Smith To Diner
</p><p>24 Wednesday WD {wind} SW clear Done choars Ann sick get Mary Ann Taylor wife to diner and tea DrWilson here paid him $2.00 joe planted corn
</p><p>25 Thursday WD {wind} W clear planted corn joe planted to Belmont let dyes have eggs 20 3/4 Doz got 2 shoes set to Abbotts on charley Dr Wilson called Ann was sick. let C hoover have 2 calves for 60 cts
</p><p>26 fryday WD {wind} SW clear planted corn joe to help Ann sick
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>27 Satruday WD {wind} W clear DRaged for millet joe planted corn fiinished paid joe $4.00 Ann beter
</p><p>28 Sunday WD {wind} S some Rain at home Ann sick joe went home and back Randall and wife called Mary went home paid her 75 cts
</p><p>29 Monday WD {wind} W Rain Thunder and lightning Burned john Denis barn and killed 4 horses to john Stewarts. Done choas joe choared
</p><p>30 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear Made soap planted Beans joe draged james Shirk and wife called here
</p><p>31 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Worked Raod with team and joe Traughton and boy to diner Wodle called
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1876">June 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Thursday WD {wind} S clear Worked the roas ed road Master worked with team and joe . bill cow to B
</p><p>2 fryday WD {wind} S clear sowed Millet joe draged
</p><p>2 Saturday WD {wind} E Rain hard Done choars. Madge to B
</p><p>4 Sunday WD {wind} S clear at home george Learn and wife to Tea and Robert joe to Belmont Alen tea
</p><p>5 Monday WD {wind} W clear Top Belmont got from Dyer $7.44 cts paid $2.00 eggs. 20 doz got charley shod 3 shoes to Abbott joe choared. Rose cow had a calf
</p><p>6 Tueday WD {wind} W clear To StThomas got watch cleaned to Nelsons $1 got goods $32.00 to polacks and crays to DIner to fathers joe choared
</p><p>7 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Doe choars joe Rolled d cullver to tea
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Thursday WD {wind} S clear fixed fence joe to help Randall took a load of wood let Norm have 1/2 bushel of Millet seede for 25 cts nt paid
</p><p>9 fryday WD {wind} SW clear fixed fence fore noon Norm and joe to help joe rolled the oats after hoed the garden after
</p><p>10 Saturday WD {wind} S clear hot hoed garden joe cut burs To Belmont let Abbott have dried aples $1.77 Dyer 7 Doz eggs. 72 cts gloves 25 cts got goods $2.85 cts
</p><p>11 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to 2 church Randall and wife with us Lynce preached Randalls to diner
</p><p>12 Monday WD {wind} S clear hot cultivaed corn joe helped Tilda shirk here
</p><p>13 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear hot cultivated corn joe to help Tillda here
</p><p>14 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear hot cultivated corn joe to help Eagan to diner pide cow to B
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>15 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear To Lyons To Randalls To diner To swamp Randall with me
</p><p>16 fryday WD {wind} S clear cool cultivated corn joe to help. Tillda went home at night
</p><p>17 Saturday WD {wind} S Rain To Old Mr Mcolums funeral. joe away john Lawer and wife and pedler to diner
</p><p>18 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To 2 chruch Lynce pread To W Barrs To diner Randall and wife here to Tea
</p><p>19 Monday WD {wind} W clear to Belmont got 2 shes set to Abbotts let cap aroun have prok 17 1/2 bs Dyer 8 Doz eggs
</p><p>20 Tuesday WD {wind} S clear went to philip cullvers to diner to center to tea to buners to philips at night
</p><p>21 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear to simcoe to diner To Carlton cullvers to philips at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22 thrusday WD {wind} S clear To hullsvill To Warons To diner To Babers to To Tead to phileps at night
</p><p>23 fryday WD {wind} SW clear To Nisbits cullvers to diner To Willcoxs to tea to philps at night
</p><p>24 Saturday WD {wind} S clear to Simcoe to yongs to diner to john to tea to philips at night
</p><p>25 Sunday WD {wind} SW cloudy To Bloamsburgh to chruch Simson preached to phips at night
</p><p>26 Monday WD {wind} SW clear come home to diner to to centes to Tea To Randall home at night
</p><p>27 Tuesday WD {wind} S rain to Andrew Roberts funeral. George Learn and wife to diner father and mother went home paid him 50 cts
</p><p>28 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear cultivated corn joe to help
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>29 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear To Lyons got the horses shod 8 shoes to Denises paid $1.00 sowed Millet for Randall joe cut Thristles. sold joe the pony colt for $26.00
</p><p>30 fryday WD {wind} W clear To Walter Browns for strawberyes got 10 quarts Randalls with us joe cut thistles
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="July_1876">July 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Saturday WD {wind} S Rain Done choars plowed in orchrd joe haleped
</p><p>2 Sunday WD {wind} clear at home jesa Learn and wife here at night
</p><p>3 Monday WD {wind} W clear To Belmont to Mill 26 bushel to chop let Dyer have 11 doz eggs got $1.00 sugar and Rope 70 cts fetched lumber 85 {ofet?} joe cut Thistles
</p><p>4 Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain Done choars joe helped
</p><p>5 Wednesday WD {wind} W Rain sold J Hoover a cow for $28. To be paid in four month. Ann sick joe spaded garden
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Thursday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont got from Dyer 4 gals lamp oil 1 1/2 lb tobacoe $2.21 got cheese money $13 paid patts $2.48cts got frist of chop 26 bush
</p><p>7 fryday WD {wind} S clear hot to Belmont Drawed 2 load of lumber. joe to john pettits Raison
</p><p>8 Saturday WD {wind} SW clear hot to 2 chruch W jackson preached Randalls with us
</p><p>10 Monday WD {wind} W Rain To Avon fetched posts from the swamp cleaned wheat 20 bags joe picked beryes
</p><p>11 tuesday WD {wind} W clear warm Done choars joe went to Srpingfeild at night
</p><p>12 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont Drawed 2 load lumber let Abbott have 33 3/4 lb pork $3.97cts paid J Camble $2<s>5<s>25cts joe away
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Thrusday WD {wind} S Rain cut thistles joe a way. Randall and wife here at night joe come nack at night
</p><p>14 fryday WD {wind} W clear To Belmont let Baid and Mcknikle have 43 1/2 bushel of wheat for 100 {per?} bushel $43,50 took note for $40. To be paid in 3 month. got from Dyer 200lb sugar $19. got a kitle from patts $1,20 joe picked beryes fore noon Drawed wood after
</p><p>15 Saturday WD {wind} NW clear To Belmont to Mill let Abbott have 100 lb flour patts 100lb hoover 19lb Dyer eggs 13 Doz got from poatts #2,60 worth Dyer 25cts joe picked Beryes fore noon Drawed wood after
</p><p>16 Sunday WD {wind} S clear To New Sarum to church Tomkins preached to DIner james Learns joe at home
</p><p>17 Monday WD {wind} S clear cut Barlet joe cut round barlet and wheat Bell and jeny Stewart picked cheryes
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 Tuesday WD {wind} S Rain pm finished cuting barley comenced the wheat joe bound wheat
</p><p>19 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear cut and bound wheat joe to help. Randall and wife to pick cheryes
</p><p>20 Thrusday WD {wind} W clear Rain put up Barley and cut wheat joe and his father to help johns boys picked cheryes. Ann to Belmont after tea let Dyes have 5 doz 7 eggs got gloves and rosen 35ct
</p><p>21 fryday W clear cool cut and bount wheat joe and his father to help
</p><p>22 Saturday WD {wind} S clear showers Rain cut and bound wheat and finished joe and his father to help paid Alen $2,25 cts
</p><p>23 Sunday WD {wind} N clear To New Sarum to church Tomkins preached joe away
</p><p>24 Monday WD {wind} N clear To Lyons in forenoon Drawed in Barley after joe to help Randall and wife to pick chereys fathe and mother to diner Ann to Belmont let {os?} have 6 doz eggs
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>25 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear Drawed Barley finished Drawed 3 load of wheat
</p><p>26 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear Drawed in wheat joe to help
</p><p>27 Thursday WD {wind} SE clear Rain at night Drawed whet fore noon finished. picked cheryes after joe mewed{?} fence
</p><p>28 fryday WD {wind} W clear to john Learns ground the reaper knives to Belmont after tea got Bread joe {manued fend?}
</p><p>29 Saturday WD {wind} E clear put up hay. went to Belmont got cheese money $38.00 paid Dyed $26.71cts joe to help john Elder Rowland here at night
</p><p>30 Sunday WD {wind} E clear to 2 chruch Rowland preached To W Barrs To Diner. boy born 29th
</p><p>31 Monday WD {wind} E clear got Mashine here to thrash Rodgers set
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="August_1876">August 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear thrashed wheat 128 bushel Barley 100 bushel had to help j Beley S legg E Learn C Stewart j Mckelon D Mckelon E and p Learn joe Alen. Rodgers to thrash W and E and sine Dews paid them $8..00
</p><p>2 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear cut peas joe to hlep Lynce and wife to diner and tea. Randalls called
</p><p>3 Thursday WD {wind} SE clear cut peas joe to help Ann went to Barrs after tea
</p><p>4 fryday WD {wind} W clear hot cut peas fninshed joe to help. cut and bound oats 1 acre Rain at night
</p><p>5 Saturday WD {wind} S clear cut oats fore noon joe Bound. To Lyons after got horses shod 7 shoes To Denises paid 90. cts Randall and wife here at night
</p><p>6 Sunday WD {wind} S clear to 2 church Lyon preached Randalls with us
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 Monday WD {wind} N clear cut oats joe Bound john H Smith called
</p><p>8 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear Bound oat joe to help
</p><p>9 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear tp help y Baley thrash with team joe to help Mckelon and Stewart Tomkins and wife to Diner here
</p><p>10 Thrusday WD {wind} S clear setup fore noon joe helped stewart thrash cut oats after To Belmont at nightlet odle have 13 Doz eggs got tea egg nutmeg 12 joe 1 lb Tobacoe {sold?} $1,43
</p><p>11 fryday WD {wind} S clear Drawed peas 6 load joe to help
</p><p>12 Saturday WD {wind} S Rain Done choars joe sick To Belmont got charley shod 4 shes set to Abbotts joe got 2 shirts to Nugarts for #2.00
</p><p>13 Sunday WD {S clear at home Randall charley legg to tea joe away back at night boy with him
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 Monday WD {wind} S cler Drawed in oats joe to help. 9 load
</p><p>15 Tuesday WD {wind} N clear Drawed in oats fore noon joe to help cut millet after joe bound oats
</p><p>16 Wednesday WD {wind} NE clear Bound and drawed in oats finished joe to help
</p><p>17 Thursday WD {wind} S clear cut and put up millet 155 joe to help
</p><p>18 fryday WD {wind} S clear cut and put up millet 160 joe to help
</p><p>19 Saturday WD {wind} NW clear Raked and put up millet finished joe to help 60/375
</p><p>20 Sunday WD {wind} NE clear to New Sarum to church haycock preached to Geo Legs to Diner. frost
</p><p>21 Monday WD {wind} E and W clear Drawed Millet joe to help 7 To Belmont let odle have eggs 13 Doz 2 got tobaco 2 lb Rive 5 lb colars 1 bs
</p><p>22 Tuesday WD {wind} SW clear Drawed in millet joe to help 7 load
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Wednesday WD {wind} S Rain To Belmont to mill with chop 28 b 4 of wheat joe choared Mrs fargur and hanah Learn to tea paid joe 25cts
</p><p>24 Thursday WD {wind} S thunder Drawed Millet 6 load joe to help
</p><p>25 fryday WD {wind} NW Rain finished Drawing in the millet joe to help To Belmont hot grist let hoover have 90 lb flour. Randall and wife called
</p><p>26 Saturday WD {wind} W clear put floore in hog pen joe to help. To Belmont to mill let Aabbott have flour 100lb father and mother to Tea joe went home
</p><p>27 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 church Rowlon preached Randall and wife To church to diner here joe come hack
</p><p>28 Monday WD {wind} E clear done choars joe Drawed manure 7 load
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>29 Tuesday WD {wind} NE clear To Newsarum to church horn preached joe drawed manure comenced to cut corn 30 {text above}
</p><p>30 Wednesday WD {wind} S ofnain a swer clear To help Sam Legg thrash joe Drawed manure 9
</p><p>31 Thursday WD {wind} S clear hot cut corn 101 shock joe Drawed manure 10 load
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="September_1876">September 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 <s>frys</s>day WD {wind} NW Rain cut corn 69 shock joe drawed manure
</p><p>2 Saturday WD {wind} clear cut corn 100 chock joe Drawed manure sow had 5 pigs
</p><p>3 Sunday WD {wind} clear To New sarum To church Tomkins preached To Lymans for diner
</p><p>$ Mondy WD {W clear cut corn 81 shock joe drawed manure Lyman and wife here To tea john Eck with come to work. joe went away paid him in full $60.35cts
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 Tuesday {wind} W clear cut corn john to help
</p><p>6 Wednes day WD {wind} E cloudy Rained at night {text written above} To Belmont got cheese money $30. got coton 46 and shoes and other goods from jackson $9.35 let Mcbrane have 13 doz egg got tea 2lb1/4 cut corn after john to help
</p><p>7 Thrusday WD {wind} E fogy mist Done choars john spred manure. gave order for a map in book stile from coal
</p><p>8 fryday WD {wind} W clear To London with cheese 36b got boots and ships from Merit $3.50. To diner to gustons. john cut corn
</p><p>9 Saturday WD {wind} N cloudy cut corn john to help Elder Rowlon here at night
</p><p>10 Sunday WD {wind} E cloudy Rain {text above} To 2 chruch Rowlon preached. To diner to Deninses. john at home
</p><p>11 Monday WD {wind} E cloudy cut corn john to help Rowlon to diner Randall took blocks for stable Ann got plums
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>12 Tuesday WD {wind} E clear To New Sarum To ordinatir Meeting Tomkins preache to diner To Lewises. john cut corn
</p><p>13 Wednesday WD {wind} SE clear cut corn john to help
</p><p>14 Thursday WD {wind} NW Rain finished cuting corn john to help. To Randalls to tea Ann to john Learns
</p><p>15 fryday WD {wind} NW clear Drawed wood fore noon john to help to mill after. Lyman and jane and Randall and here at night
</p><p>17 Sunday WD {wind} E Rain at home. jane Tonsley here. Randalls went home
</p><p>18 Monday WD {wind} N Rain Doen choars john sawed wood jane here
</p><p>19 Tuesday WD {wind} W clear To Randalls with bards To leggs to diner got strawbery plants and set them john to help Tansley and wife to tea went home
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 Wednesday WD {wind} S clear To Belmont To mill let W jackson have 600 lb flour 2.75 cts per 100 lb $16.50 got 1 lb salt $1,10 pants 75 ha 25 Let Mcbrane have 5 doz eggs 55cts Wardes 2 bags aples $5 john spread manure
</p><p>21 Thursday WD {wind} clear Drawed in corn 100 shock Dug potatoes 17 bushel john to help
</p><p>22 fryday WD {wind} E cloudy at night rain {text written above} To Calvin Browns to diner to jessa Learns to tea john spread manure
</p><p>23 Saturday WD {wind} E Rain Done choars john went To Mapleton after noon john Learn and wife to tea
</p><p>24 Sunday WD {wind} cloudy to 2 chruch philip with me Rowlan preached philip and wife and kity to diner Randall and wife to diner
</p><p>25 Monday WD {wind} S cloudy Rain at night {text written above} Dug potatoes 7 {or 9} bushel Drawed wood 41/2 cord john to help
</p><p>26 Tuesday WD {wind} NW Rain hard Drawed wood 4/12 cord john to help
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>27 Wednesday WD {wind} NW Rain cloudy Drawed wood 1/2 and corn 50sh came to belmont. went to bills at night
</p><p>28 Thursday WD {wind} SW Rain To London to Western show home at night john husked corn
</p><p>29 fryday WD {wind} clear done choars john Drawed manure on garden
</p><p>30 Saturday WD W clear To Belmont got cheese money $26.00 got cloth 3 1/2 yrds $105 from jackson 5ct peper john Drawed manure
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="OCTOber_1876">OCTOber 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Sunday wd {wind} SW clear To Belmont to church Mckinen preached. john at home
</p><p>2 Monday WD {wind} SW clear husked corn [icked aples john comenced to plow
</p><p>3 Tuesday WD SW Rain to Lyons show john plowed
</p><p>4 Wednesday WD {wind} W clear husked corn. john plowed
</p><p>5 Thursday WD {wind} SW clear to Aylmer show john plowed Nolson and wife to tea
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 fryday WD {wind} W Rain to help Ed thrash john plowed. Randall took a load of wood form Norms father and Mother here at night
</p><p>7 Satruday WD {wind} hail To Belmont got l lb Tobacoe lamp chimney from jackson 65cts. john to help Ed thrash fore noon plowed after hanah and Mrs slevenson her in evening
</p><p>8 Sunday WD {wind} W clear To 2 chruch Rowlan preached To Eds in evening. froze
</p><p>9 Monday WD {SW clear picked aples 13 john flowed Elder Rowland to diner
</p><p>10 Tuesday WD {wind} NW clear Drawed in corn 6 load john to help. Ann to john
</p><p>11 Wednesday WD {wind} snow husked corn set up corn picked aples 4/12 bushel john plowed. froze
</p><p>12 Thursday WD {wind} W clear set peach trees fore noon john plowed. picke aples 24 1/2 after john to help Randall took a load of wood
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Fryday [wind] S clear picked aples 3 fore noon john plowed Drawed in corn after john helped Randall made cider
</p><p>14 Saturday [wind] NW Rain froze huske corn john plowed finished south field
</p><p>15 Sunday [wind] NW snow to George Leggs to diner to johns after noon
</p><p>16 Monday [wind] SW clear Drawed in corn 6 load john to help. Ann to Gilberts for butter 58lb paid $13,50 cts to johns at night calis Ta had a girl baby
</p><p>17 Tuesday [wind] W clear Drawed in corn 5 load john to help. sent Butter by stage To Wm Meritt 58lb. got socks 2 pair and pair mits for john from jackson $1.50 cts
</p><p>18 Wednesday [wind] SW clear Drawed in corn 2 load finished drawe in beans made cider john to help
</p><p>19 Thursday [wind] SE clear killed a pig To Belmont got a jar sent a letter for a ring john plowed Lyman got aples Ann to johns
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 Fryday [wind] S clear rain at night picked apples 10 bushel john plowed
</p><p>21 Saturday [wind] S clear husked corn john plowed Randall called and got corn
</p><p>22 Sunday [wind] S clea to 2 church Rowland preached. To johns after
</p><p>23 Monday [wind] NW Rain all day bought spring wheat from EV Learn for $1 per bushel 15 bushel paid #15 john husked corn
</p><p>24 Tuesday [wind] W Rain got wheat home to Belmont got for john to jacksons $3.53 cts worth got 1/2 lb Tobacoe 1/2 lbs starch got from patts 1 trap 2 Bolts 1 blacking. from Abbott 1 crew [drives?] got from Boyed & McNide $40.0 and a letter from Wm Meritt $14.50 cts letter from the dutch man with Ring john to Belmont {Unclear entry in parts, longer entries often become jumbled}
</p><p>25 Wednesday [wind] NW cloudy husked corn john plowed
</p><p>26 Thursday [wind] SW cludy sqails husked corn john plowed Ed got aples for cider
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>27 Fryday [wind] W cloudy snow and at night Rain {and at night rain written above and below previous line indicating he returned to his diary to make a more accurate assessment of the days weather}
</p><p>28 Saturday [wind] E Rain husked corn. john choared fore noon {smudged word} went to away after noon. paid him 50 cts
</p><p>29 Sunday [wind] E cloudy at home john came back Randall and wife to tea
</p><p>30 Monday [wind] S clear husked corn. john plowed
</p><p>31 Tuesday [wind] W clear warm husked corn john plowed
</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="November_1876">November 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Wednesday [wind] W Rain warm husked corn john plowed finished the 14 acre field
</p><p>2 Thursday [wind] W Rain husked corn john plowed 1/2 day
</p><p>3 Fryday [wind] S cloudy husked corn john plowed
</p><p>4 Saturday [wind] W clear to Lyons paid H wood $5 for gate To Randalls to diner john plowed
</p><p>Sunday [wind] E clear To 2 church morning and even-ning Rowlands preached john home
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Monday [wind] SE Rain husked corn john to help
</p><p>7 tuesday [wind] SW cloudy hused corn john to help Elder Rowland calle gave him a bag of corn
</p><p>8 Wednesday [wind] N Rain husked corn john plowed Randall to Diner
</p><p>9 Thursday [wind] NW cloudy husked corn set peach trees 50 john plowed james Shirk paid $40 EV Learn paid $1.80 cts
</p><p>10 Fryday [wind] W cloudy To Belmont for noon husked corn after john plowed got from jackson 1 coat john $4.50 1/2 lb tobacoe 25cts
</p><p>11 Saturday [wind] SE cloudy husked corn john plowed
</p><p>12 Sunday [wind] SE clear to john Learns to diner
</p><p>13 Moncay [wind] S cloudy Took beats parsnips and potatoes john to help plowed garden Ann to Leggs and finches
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 Tuesday [wind] NE snow finished plowing cleaned a grist 10 bushel wheat john to help john went away for a tramp paid him 25 cts
</p><p>15 Wednesday [wind] W clear husked corn Done choars
</p><p>16 Thursday [wind] SW cloudy to mill 16 bushel of wheat let jackson have 400 lb flour. got the horses shod 8 shoes 4 new to Abbotts
</p><p>17 Fryday [wind] E cloudy to old Mr Mcmurys funealElder Smith preached. To EV Learns to tea
</p><p>18 Saturday [wind] E rain husked corn done choars
</p><p>19 Sunday [wind] SE rain at home
</p><p>20 Monday [wind] N cloudy to harietsville to see the consel To yellys to Diner. let Ed have 100 [feet?] pnank for raod $1.00 {uncertain words in entry}
</p><p>21 Tuesday [wind] NE rain fine husked corn
</p><p>22 Wednesday [wind W cloudy cold To Belmont fore noon got 1 lb tea Botle oil from jackson 85 cts husked corn after
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Thursday [wind] W cloudy To Lyons Dick horse was sick To Belmont got medison from Dyes .50 cts john came home paid Taxes to Mrs [putonun?] $26.04 cts
</p><p>24 Fryday [wind] SW cloudy cold husked corn john to help
</p><p>25 Saturday [wind] SE snow Sold joe jackson 8[,,?] hogs for $95..00 john husked corn
</p><p>26 Sunday [wind] SE clear snow To 2 chruch Rowland preached. Ann a home Robert Learn here at night
</p><p>27 Monday [wind] SE snow To joe jacksons got $95.00 To Randalls at night to M fulitons got well made
</p><p>28 Tuesday [wind] E clear cold To philips cullvers at night
</p><p>29 Wednesday [wind] NW clear cold To Alma cullvers weding To philips a night
</p><p>30 Thursday [wind] NW clear cold to Nisbets cullvers to diner to David Barbers at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Decmber_1876">Decmber 1876</span></h2>
<p>1 Fryday [wind] NW clear cold came home Diner to Randalls
</p><p>2 Saturday [wind] N clear cold Done choars john choared took the sox to Baleys{drawing appears to represent a crossing}
</p><p>3 Sunday [wind] NW clear at home
</p><p>4 Monday [wind] NE clear husked corn. john choped comenced to feed the horses cut feed
</p><p>5 Tuesday [wind] NE clear To Belmont to mill got from jackson 2 lb tobacoe and grocerys took note from c.y hoocer for $34 to be paid in 14 days. john choped
</p><p>6 Wednesday [wind] SW clear To Belmont got grist got from Abbott wedge at 50 got from jackson tick $1.50 got from potts goods 75cts john choped wood
</p><p>7 Thursday [wind] W snow husked corn john choped
</p><p>8 Fryday [wind] W clear cold put corn in crib fore noon john to help fixed crib after john choped. EV Learn and wife here in evening
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>9 Saturrday [wind] NW snow very blus Done choars john choared
</p><p>10 Sunday [wind] SE cloudy snow coldat home john Learn and wife to Diner. Randall took his cutter home
</p><p>11 Monday [wind] SE cloudy Done choars put colt in Ann was sick. john hosked corn. a tramp joe grag{ink smudging end of word} here at noght
</p><p>12 Tuesday [wind] S cloudy thawed husked corn. john thrashed oats
</p><p>13 Wednesday [wind] S cloudy husked corn john choped
</p><p>14 Thursday [wind] SW clear Done choars john choped Randall to diner. Mothers here at night George Learn here from Bisty
</p><p>15 Fryday [wind] W cloudy cold To Belmont to mill got meal 35 lb sent for free press $1.60cts john choped
</p><p>16 Saturday [wind] W snow Blustey cold faced mitons john thrashed
</p><p>17 Sunday [wind] NE snow at home George Learn here at night Bisty
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 Monday [wind] W clear cold To Belmont let jackson have flour 200lb let potts have 70lb flour john Thrashed 1/2 and choped /12
</p><p>19 Tuesday [wind] W cloudy cold Killed a hog 168 lb john to help fore noon husked corn after john thrashed cut sasage meet at night 24lb
</p><p>20 Wednesday [wind] E cloudy cold to Belmont got fish 1/2 lb of jackson $5.00 from Abott a clevis. husked corn after john thrashed
</p><p>21 thursday [wind] SE cloudy took a load of oats to Randall john thrashed
</p><p>22 Fryday [wind] NE snowed sick with a cold john thrashed Ann made cake
</p><p>23 Saturday [wind] W cloudy sick with a cold john done choars. Randall and wife here at ngiht
</p><p>24 Sunday [wind] NE clear at home. Randall and Ann to 2 chruch Rowlan preached his wife stayed with me they went home at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>25 Monday chistmas [wind] E snow To George Leggs to diner john done choars
</p><p>26 Tuesday [wind] W clear To Belmont got over coat from jackson $13.50 got cheee money $50 to diner to Mrs clines john choared lip Learn and wife here for tea
</p><p>27 Wednesday [wind] W clear To St thomas put in the Merchants Bank $304 01cts got a cap from coyn $2.50 to Lymans to diner Ann To Lymans john choared
</p><p>28 Thursday [wind[ E snow cleaned oats 26 bushel fore noon to Randalls after too stove there john choared
</p><p>29 Fryday [wind] E snow Blustery Killed 3 hogs jim wilsey to help paid him 75 cts john helped
</p><p>30 Saturday [wind] W cold Blustery cut up hogs 3 made sausage john choared
</p><p>31 Sunday [wind] W clear cloudy To 2 church Mconel preached To george To tea Ed and phil here at night
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January_1877">January 1877</span></h2>
<p>1 Monday [wind] SE clear To Lyons town meeting voted fo fuliton simpson charleton Bentley Ann to johns to diner to Randalls john thrashed oats
</p><p>2 Tuesday [wind] E clear Drawed 1 load wood sent for the canadian Baptist paper3. $5.25ct to Belmont got chock for cheese$10 Randall here at night john thrashed oats
</p><p>3 Wednesday [wind] NW NE clear to London paid taxes on swamp. Randall with me left cap to Belts to be cleaned and fixed Lyman and fam to diner Eckworth here at night john thrashed
</p><p>4 Thursday [wind] SW clear To Enick Sminths to diner to the swamp john Done choars W Eckworth here day and night
</p><p>5 Fryday [wind] SW cloudy To Belmont got lamp oil of jackson 4gals $2.10 to 23 tea 37 let him have drye Apples bushels 4 and 15 lb paid john 62 1/2 David Mondaville to diner john choared thrashed
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 Saturday [wind] SW clear Done choars john to Lymans. Paid him 10 cts
</p><p>7 Sunday [wind] SW cloudy to New sarum to church Tomkins preached to Elurners to diner. paid to D Nucomle $1 for organ
</p><p>8 Monday [wind] N cold snow Cleaned oats 19 bushel and heat fore noon john to help john thrashed oats after
</p><p>9 Tuesday [wind] SW clear To Belmont to mill 16 bus got from jackson goods $2 let Dyes have bean 1 1/2 $1.50 Abott 1 bushel Beans john thrashed oats
</p><p>10 wednesday [wind] SW snow at home father and mother here john thrashed oats
</p><p>11 Thrusday [wind] S and N snow at home Randall and wife here to diner father and motehr went away john thrashed pats and choared
</p><p>12 Fryday [wind] NE cloudy cold To Belmont let jackson have 614 lb flour $2,85cts $1,7,50 and oats 42 1,60 {and oats written above} got Boots $350. 2 brooms john thrashed oats choar
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Saturday [wind] W clear cold at home john thrashed oats and choared
</p><p>14 Sunday [wind] SE clear To 2 church Mconel preached to W Barss to diner john done the choars
</p><p>15 Monday [wind] NE snow To Belmont with Randall to get frank hawkins David Brown here at night. cleaned oats 28 john choared thrashed
</p><p>16 Tuesday [wind] W clear To Belmont with G Legg got 1 lb tobacoe from jackson Geroge less annd wife to diner geroge Learn and wife to tea. D brown here. john thrashed oats and choared
</p><p>17 Wednesday [wind] W clear at home W Barr and wife Levy Smth and wife Cornell and wife a child here to diner D Brown went away john Thrashed oats
</p><p>18 Thursday [wind] SW cloudy To st Thomas to fathers Birthday party he was 80 years old john done coars
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>19 Fryday [wind] SW cloudy mild to Belmont to cheese meeting to Wh Odles to tea john thrashed and choared
</p><p>20 Saturday [wind] N clear Cleaned oats 22 bushel john to help and choared
</p><p>21 Sunday [wind] SW clear cold To New sarum to church Tomkings preached to Tomkins to diner john done the choars jane Stevenson to tea
</p><p>22 Monday [wind] SW clear to halls Tomkins and wife to diner john learn and wife to tea john thrashed oats
</p><p>23 Tuesday [wind] W clear cold To Belmont got the horses shod 8 shoes to abbotts got bobs from him $ 36 let him have Nole and hoover for $34 paid $1.75 To charles Learn to tea john choared
</p><p>24 wenesday [wind] W cold clear To john learns to diner john thrashed and choared
</p><p>25 Thursday [wind] W clear got sheep 6 from john Learn let him have baby To Randalls after john thrashed and choared
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 fryday [wind] SW clear To swamp got posts from sandy cury 26 for $104 to litle johns to tea john thrashed and choared
</p><p>27 Saturday [wind] SW clear To Aylmer with oats 37 bus got $15. sold to Lewis for 40 cts john choared and thrashed Earnest Learn here at night
</p><p>28 Sunday [wind] SW clear To 2 church Mconel preache lib farques and jane stevon to diner. to george Aplefands to tea john to john Learns
</p><p>29 Monday [wind] SW clear thawed to cheese meeting to john stewarts Randall and wife here to tea john choared and thrashed oats
</p><p>30 Tuesday [wind] SE clear Thawed To Nelson Learns george Learn and wife with us to diner john choared.
</p><p>31 Wednesday SE cloudyThaw to Belmont to mill 6 bushel of wheat 24 of chop oats peas got from potts 220 sptes from Nugent slips
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="February_1877">February 1877</span></h2>
<p>1 Thursday [wind] SW clear To Belmont got grist let hoover have 100lb flour. got from jackson goods $2.55 paid john $171
</p><p>2 Fryday [wind] E clear Thawed Done choars. went to james Batleys top tea john choared
</p><p>3 Saturday [wind] NE cloudy Cleaned oats 38 bushel john to help john went to lymans at night Litle john Learn and wife here <s>at n</s> To tea
</p><p>4 Sunday [wind] W clear Thawed at home john came home
</p><p>5 Monday [wind] NW cloudy to harrietsville to ensurence meeting got ensured for $2500 paid $5...cts litle john and wife with us to diner to j geleys john choared
</p><p>6 Tuesday [wind] SW cloudy at home cleaned wheat james learn and wife and Sarah Bolsby to diner john thrashed and choared
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 Wednesday [wind] S clear To Aylmer Ann to johns to diner To Randalls. john choared thrashed
</p><p>8 Thursday [wind] S clear to Aylmer with Wheat 32.7 bushel got $1.30 cts $41.75 to diner to T charlestons john choared Thrashed
</p><p>9 Fryday [wind] S clear To Belmont to mill let jackson have honey 17 1/2 $3.32 cts got goods 43.72 cts ad cap $2.25 got Bedstead from Bonn $7 john choared thrashed
</p><p>10 Saturday [wind] SW clear thawd Tusked corn. went to john Learns. john thrashed oats choared
</p><p>11 Saturday [wind] SW clear To New Sarum to church Tomkins preached. to john finches to diner paid Newcomb $4..00 for Tomkins. john at home
</p><p>12 Monday [wind] N cloudy blustery to john Lutons traded 23 bushel of Barley to diner Ann with me john thrashed choared Randall took charley
</p><p>13 Tuesday [wind] NW clear thawd To Belmont to mill got grist Randall fetched charley home john thrashed choared
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 wednesday [wind] SW clear To Randalls to diner john choared and thrashed
</p><p>15 Thursday [wind] W cloudy cleaned oats 41 bushel john to help hanah to diner paid john 50cts
</p><p>16 Fryday [wind] NW clear fixed sples john thrashe
</p><p>17 Saturday [wind] NW snow Blustery traded Bell to Tom Belmore for Nelley B. john thrashe
</p><p>18 Sunday [wind] SW cloudy snowat home john at home
</p><p>19 Monday [wind] NW clear cold at home john thrashed let To Bellmore have barley 8 bushel for boot [Boat?]
</p><p>20 tuesday [wind] SW clear To swamp. rented Sandy Cury the swamp for 1 year for $40 and road work and taxes to be paid john thrashed
</p><p>21 Wednesday [wind] S clear husked corn john thrashed
</p><p>22 Thursday [wind] S clear To Randalls Sarah Anns baby born at 5 oclock Ann to Randalls at night john Thrashed choard
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23 Fryday [wind] NW cloudy To Randalls to diner Ann came home let john Learn jr have 2 bus of corn $120 let Aga winters have 2 1/2 lb Butter 50cts john thrashed and choared
</p><p>24 Saturday [wind] NE cloudy cleaned oats john to help 38
</p><p>25 Sunday [wind] NW cold To Lyons to cheuch William preached to Randalls to diner Ann stayed to Randalls john at home
</p><p>26 Monday [wind] N clear husked corn john choped Ann to Randalls
</p><p>27 Tuesday [wind] S<s>E</s>W clear To R fulitons salee john Thrashed Ann came home
</p><p>28 Wednesday [wind] SW clear To Belmont let jackson have 6 1/2 doz eggs 12 1/2 cts doz john choped got john 1 lb tobacoe pencil [5/6]8 cts
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="March_1877">March 1877</span></h2>
<p>1 Thursday [wind] SW clear Drawed beckets to Bush taped 15 trees john washed the buckets. fthes to diner
</p><p>2 Fryday [wind] S rain forenoon taped 145 trees after noon john to help
</p><p>3 Saturday [wind] SW cloudy snow worked in bush taped 47 trees fix boiling place and gethered 2 tubs of sap john to help. frank haw kins fetched dick horse home from Randalls
</p><p>4 Sunday [wind] NW cold at home
</p><p>5 Monday [wind] NW cold Boiled sap john to help old Black cow down
</p><p>6 Tuesday [wind] SW snow Thrashed oats with the horses john to help. Ann sugared off 22lb. Randall to diner. Midge cow h had a calf
</p><p>7 Wednesday [wind] SE clear cold Thrashed oats john to help
</p><p>8 Thursday [wind] SE Rain Threshed oats john to help
</p><p>9Fryday [wind] NW cold snow Blustery To Belmont for Dr wilson Ann to Randalls john choared
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 Saturday [wind] W clear Cleaned oats 82 bushel john to elp. Ann to Randalls
</p><p>11 Sunday [wind] SW snow To Randalls Ann came home john to No 1 to church
</p><p>12 Monday [wind] NE snow cold Thrashed peas john to help Randall took the cow home left the colt Elder Rowland to diner
</p><p>13 Tuesday [wind] S clear Thrashed peas fore noon john to help To Randalls after lill cow had a calf
</p><p>14 Wednesday [wind] S [and?] N snow Blustery Thrashed peas john to help
</p><p>15 Thursday [wind] SW clear To Belmont let Dyes have egg 11 doz oats 4 bushel got for john shirting $181 cts got tea 3 /34 lbs to Randalls after john Thrashed peas choared Ann to Eds quilting spot cow had a calf
</p><p>16 Fryday [wind[ NW snow cold cleaned peas 57 bushel john to help let cullver finch have oats 14 bushel $5.6ts. Mrs finch cullver and liley to tea
</p><p>17 Saturday [wind] W clear finished thrashing oats john choared. Mrs DaCline and 2 children to tea
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 Sunday [wind] SW snow To Randalls. john home
</p><p>19 Monday [wind] NW snow To spring field with oats bushel 41. got 43 cts per bushel james Learn with me john choared [old Eckwith?] here at night. Levy and Enick Smith and wives here to diner Thunder at night {names in this entry difficutl to decipher}
</p><p>20 Tuesday [wind] NE clear To thew swamp. john choped. Ann to Randalls
</p><p>21 Wednesday [wind] NE snow clear after To Randalls for Ann cleaned oats 12 buchel john choared
</p><p>22 Thursday [wind] SW thawed To spring field with oats 57 bushel 44cts $25.00 john choared
</p><p>23 Fryday [wind] W clear thawed To belmont to mill 24 bus to chop. gethered sap 2 tubs after john to help. Randall to diner and yessa Robert to work for him. let jackson have 15 lb of Butter 25cts per lb $3.75
</p><p>24 Saturday [wind] NE couldy To Belmont got grist boiled sap john boiled. Elder Rowlan Olover cullver and boy and lida and Martha hill here at night pide cow had a calf
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>25 Sunday [wind] E Rain to 2 chruch Rowland preached. O cullver and boy here. sow had [6?] pigs
</p><p>26 Monday [wind] N Rain snow <s>Ann sugard 25 lb</s> Done choars john skined the old Black cow Cullvers went away Ann sugared of 25 lb
</p><p>27 Tuesday [wind] NW clear thawed to Belmont let potts have a hide 50 lb $250. Drawed sap after 3 tubs. john to help Randall and hawkins to diner
</p><p>28 Wednesday [wind] NW windy Boiled sap john to help
</p><p>29 Thursday [wind] NW clear wind to Eagans mill fore noon john choared Ann sugared off 25[or 35] lb
</p><p>30 Fryday [wind] SW clear thawed To Randalls fore noon worked in the Bush afterjohn to help
</p><p>31 Saturday [wind] SE Rain To belmont got 2 lb tobacoe and 1 of soap from McBrone for $1.14 cts 1 for john john choped
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April_1877">April 1877</span></h2>
<p>1 Sunday [wind] S Rain at home. Neley cow sick Norms wife to tea
</p><p>2 Monday [wind] NW clear gethered and boiled sap 5 tubs john to help john comenced work for a year for $72
</p><p>3 Tuesday [wind] NE SE clear Boiled sap john to help
</p><p>4 Wednesday [wind] SE clear To Belmont got from W Martin timothey seed 80lb for $4.00 order a pair of pants from jackson john choped. Sam legg and wife to tea. Ann sugared off 73lb.
</p><p>5 Thursday [wind] NW snow gethered sap 5 tubs boiled john to help
</p><p>6 Fryday [wind] NW clear gethered sap 3 tubs boiled john to help. Ann sugared off 42lb
</p><p>7 Saturday [wind] NE clear boiled sap Drawed wood john to help Ann sugared off 30lb
</p><p>8 Sunday [wind] E windy at home joe Alen to tea Ed Learn to diner
</p><p>9 Monday [wind] NE clear getherer sap 4 tubs Boiled john to help sold peas 2 [& lb?] ten to Ravy 18 to Dunn for 75 per lb Elder Rowland to diner Ann sugerd 40 lb
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 Tuesday [wind] NE clear Boiled sap fore noon john to help john choped after
</p><p>11 Wednesday [wind] N clear To Randalls got horses shoes set on front feet john choped
</p><p>12 Thursday [wind] NS clear worked in bush finished let [ER?] Learn have 10 bushel peas [at?] 5 cts per bushel $7.50 traded oats with jim for peas 16 1/2 for 10 jim and wife to diner
</p><p>13 Fryday [wind] NE clear To Belmont let jackson have eggs 27 doz 12cts got $250 {likley missing period} got seed to Matin got Bushes to Tibeh Let Taylon have 1/2 bapotto taes50 cts john choped {entry unclear}
</p><p>14 Saturday [wind] SE clear to St Tomas put the Merchants Bank $96 all in the bank 400.0 to Elder Rowlands to diner Ann to philips john choped and choared
</p><p>15 Sunday [wind] W clear at home Randall and Chaley legg called {uncertain}
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>16 Monday [wind] SE rain fore noon clear after Cultivated 2 teams john to help
</p><p>17 Tuesday [wind] E SE clear rain at night Sowed wheat 7 acres john draged
</p><p>18 Wednesday [wind] E Rain Done choars john choared
</p><p>19 Thursday [wind] E Rain To Belmont got pants from jackson $3.65 cts john choared
</p><p>20 Fryday [wind] W clear to 2 church Elder Rowland preached. Randall and wife to diner
</p><p>23 Monday [wind] S clear Rolled medow john cultivated. sold Mckets Barley 4 bushel. Elder Rowland to diner
</p><p>24 Tuesday [wind] NW squals sowed grass seede john cultivated Sarah Ann and jessa Roberts to diner
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>25 Wednesday [wind] N clear Done choars john cultivated
</p><p>26 Thursday [wind] S clear sowed oats 24 bushel john draged
</p><p>27 Fryday [wind] E clear sowed oats 14 bushel fore noon john draged rolled wheat after noon
</p><p>28 Saturday [wind] E Rain To Belmont let Dyes have molases 4 gals $5.44 $1.25 egg 30 doz [10?] got 2lb Tobacoe and comb $ 1.50 john draged oats bin {entry unclear}
</p><p>29 Sunday [wind] SW cloudy To No 1 To church Dyer preached joe Alen to diner
</p><p>30 Monday [wind] W cloudy hail To Belmont let Dyer haver peas 6 1/2 bushel $5.50 got salt 3 barels $3.30 wash load 20 Let Norm have barley 10 bushel. let Litle john Learn have oats 30 bushel $13.50 paid
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1877">May 1877</span></h2>
<p>1 Tuesday [wind] N cleared Done choars john cultivated
</p><p>2 wenensday [wind] N clear choared john cultivated
</p><p>3 Thursday [wind] SW clear Sower pears 6 1/2 bushel Barley 12 bushel let M White have 1 bushel of corn for $1.00 not paid john draged
</p><p>4 Fryday [wind] SW clear to Belmont let Dyes have eggs 16 [10?] doz [??] of onions $1.05 Ann got Dress. $12.05 john choared Rauy got pens 10 bushel paid $7.50 {entry unclear}
</p><p>5 Satruday [wind] NE clear made garden john to help planted potatoes to john Learn after tea
</p><p>6 Sunday [wind] E clear To 2 chruch Rowland preached. john Learn and wife to diner
</p><p>7 Monday [wind] clear to [swamp?] fore noon let Norm have 10 bushel Barley lent 2 3/4 peas $2.47 1/2cts john cultivated
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Tuesday [wind] NE clear Turned the cows out to pater. john cultivated fore noon. helped to plant potatoes after Ann to Belmont to get dresse fited
</p><p>9 wesnday [wind] NE Rain planted potatoe fore noon john to help To Belmont after to mill 16 bushel [chop] and 4 of wheat let jackson have 3 bags of potatoes $2.70 got goods $7.00 for john
</p><p>10 Thrusday [wind] W clear Rolled john draged corn ground. let john Learn have 8 bushels of peas and 3 /12 corn $7.50
</p><p>11 Fryday [wind} SE clear To Belmont got frist got from abbott belte rings and plow point john sick took him to DR spencer et jackson have better 24lb crack Randall to tea let him have $20.00 as lent
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 Sunday [wind] SE clear To 2 church a stranger preached. john sick
</p><p>14 Monday [wind S clear draged and Rolled corn grains let W bare and Cullver finch have 11/2 bushels of corn each john sick
</p><p>15 tuesday [wiind] S clouldy Masked corn ground let litle joh have 1 busheld of hard corn D Brown 1/2 and Kor, 1/2 Not paid john sick
</p><p>16 wednesday [wind] SW showrs sick john sick D pery to work Randall wife here got flour
</p><p>17 Thursday [wind] S showers plowed john plaites corn pery split rails
</p><p>18 Fryday [wind] SW clear hot plowed pery split rails john sick let D Baxter have corn 1 1/4 bushel $ 1.25 Ann to Randalls
</p><p>19 Saturday [wind] SE clear hot planted corn john to help to Belmont let Dyer have eggs 35 doz [10?] $2.50 get $1.00
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 Sunday [wind] S clear hot to church Rowland Preached. To Belmont with john to Dr Menlatt Randall and wife and jacot Shirk and wife john finch and wife David Shirk and Lely finch to diner
</p><p>21 Monday [wind] S&N clear planted corn john and pery to help let john Simpson have 3/4 bushels corn 75 Cullver finch paid $1.50
</p><p>22 Tuesday [wind] W rain to Randalls sale Bargen with colard for a drill for $70 let him have a harness for $35. frery split rails john finch planing corn
</p><p>23 Wednesday [wind] N clear cool done choars john drawed rails. pery built fence
</p><p>24 Thursday [wind] NW clear cool sowed miller planted beans john to help to Belmont after Rondal and wife withe us Ann got her linen Dress
</p><p>25 Fryday [wind] NW clear To Randalls plowed gardon john choared pery split rails
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 Saturday [wind] N clear Sowes corn and Turnps john draged. pery fine shed dence. paid him $4.00 fish pedler to diner
</p><p>27 Sunday [wind] W clear To church [Slnanges?] preached. john to Lyman Learns
</p><p>28 Monday [wind] NE clear DOne choars john piled manure. father and Mother to diner Randalls and Sam Leggs to tea
</p><p>29 Tuesday [wind} S clear To Randalls father and mother with john [chot?] Nelson Learn here at night
</p><p>30 Wednesday [wind] S clear Done choars. john piled Manure
</p><p>31 Thursday [wind] S clear To Belmont got 4 shoes set to Abbotts got can fixed to potts. got Drill from W.Collard $80.00 let Dyer have eggs 12 doz
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="June_1877">June 1877</span></h2>
<p>1 Fryday [wind] S clar warm done choar. paid William collard $ 77.50 cts for Drill in full to Belmont. got cheese Money $25 from Davison Neley Mare had a colt
</p><p>2 Saturday [wind] S showers Some choars john choared sold [Yun?] 3 bushels of millet seeds $3.00
</p><p>3 Sunday [wind] SW Rain To geroge Leggs to diner
</p><p>4 Monday [wind] S clear Worker road teams john Sam legg Road Muster
</p><p>5 Tuesday [wind] E cloudy coltivatec corn john to help to Belmont got charley shod to Abbotts 4 shoes .50 cts
</p><p>6 Wednesday [wind] NE clear worked road john to an team Mrs [?] Brown and Mrs Bare to tea let geroge hae 1/2 bushel millt seeds
</p><p>7 Thursday NE clear to St Thomas to diner to rawlands. Calles to charles got Anna bonet got a hat To tea to Weslakes john cut thistles {final entry diffcult to decipher}
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 Fryday [wind] SW clear cultivated corn john to help to Belmont let Dyer have 11 1/2 doz eggs$1,26 got goods $1,70[?] got order from simptson $21.00 Sarah Learn and herbert Nety Sety Clady to diner
</p><p>9 Saturday [wind] S Rain to henry Roberts got order paid $21.00 cultivated corn after john Learn paid $6.00 Ann got her dress paid $5.00 frank Learn here at nightpaid pery $4.50
</p><p>10 Sunday [wind] W clear cool to New sarum to church Tomkins preached Ann at home Randals to tea
</p><p>11 Monday [wind] S clear cultivated corn john to help Nelley Mare to hoe
</p><p>12 Tuesday [wind] S clear took Ann to kings mill to go to waterford george Emer and wife here at night. cut thistles after noon. paid for frank to charlton[?] $ 14.75
</p><p>13 Wednesday [wind] S shower cut thistles fore noon john to help john hoed potatoes Ann went home Tandall and wife here at night beed swarmed
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14 Thursday [wind] SW Rain went to Simcoe to Ed Cahons at night
</p><p>15 Fryday [wind] S clear to R Wil coxes and yongs to philips at night
</p><p>16 Saturday [wind] S clear To Nishet cullvers To philips at night
</p><p>17 Sunday [wind] S clear to David Barber at night
</p><p>18 Monday [wind] S clear came home Margret with us to Belmont let Dyes have 17 doz eggs got john shoes $1.25
</p><p>19 Tuesday [wind] NW clear cut cloves cultivates corn Margret here Dan Smith here
</p><p>20 Wednesday [wind] E clear cultivated corn john to help Margret here Smith went away
</p><p>21 Thursday [wind] NW cloudy raked hay cultivated corn john to help Margret went to johns
</p><p>22 Fryday [wind] N clear cultivated corn john to help to Belmont got goods from Dyes $2.00 took grist to mill
</p><p>23 Saturday [wind] S clear cut hay and Drawed in 3 load john to help Margret came back from johns
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>24 Sunday [wind] SW clear at home Margret here Randall and wife to diner Rain at night
</p><p>25 Monday [wind] SW clear raked hay john to help Margret here
</p><p>26 Tuesday [wind] SW Rain To Belmont got horses [shat?] 4 shoes wagon hole to Abbotts. paid Bill $ 1.00 Margret here
</p><p>27 wednesday [wind] SW clear tpo Lyons got wagon and took it to Belmont to Abbott. let Dyes have 7 1/2 Doz eggs got goods $1,89 and paid john 75 Margret here
</p><p>28 Thursday [wind] NW rain Drawed in har 5 load wnet to lambeth to john Smiths after Margret with us
</p><p>29 Fryday [wind] NW rain came home to Nelsons to tea Margret with us
</p><p>30. Saturday [wind] SW rain to Randalls Margret with john choared Bees swarmed
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Walton Family Diary Collection
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Minetta, Sarah and Annie Walton
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Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph
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1883-1890
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English
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19th Century, Halton County, Trafalgar South Township, Ontario
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Sarah Walton Diary, 1883
Annie and Minetta Walton Diary, 1883-1884
Minetta "Nettie" Walton Diary, 1883 Part 1
Minetta "Nettie" Walton Diary, 1883 Part 2
Minetta "Nettie" Walton Diary, 1884-1885
Minetta "Nettie" Walton Diary, 1888
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Annie & Minetta Walton
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1883-1884
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Annie Rothwell (1872 – 1960)
1894-1895
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
{Printed} MAJESTIC EXERCISE BOOK {Handwritten} A. Rothwell Jan. 3rd 1894
{Printed - Advert for 'Boys Own Paper'}
Diary 1894.
Jan 1st Monday. Mother and Father went to Mr. Whitelock's for dinner and to uncle
John's for tea. Visited Mrs. Huff, who is ill, Miss M
c
Leod and Miss Coombs called in the
afternoon. Ida & Ed went skating in the afternoon on the lake. Rebie went to Mary
Edith's for dinner. Libbie and I called on Mrs. Bennett in the evening and then went to
Miss M
c
Leod's party. Formed many good resolutions which I hope to keep. Charlie
Deering, Frank Whitelock Libbie & I Grace & Earnest & Jonathan were at this party.
Jan 2nd. Came to Bradford with Father and Annie Nesbitt. Settled down.
Jan 3rd. School opened in due form, all the teachers present namely, Mr. Waugh, Miss
Potts, and Mr. M
c
Lean. Five new scholars - Mr. Wilson, Mr. Houston, Miss Beatty and
Miss Grace Rogerson, also Miss Longheed.
Jan 4th. Arose this morning at break of day. Went to school and was well satisfied with
the lessons. Took tea with Mrs. Hill. After tea had some music and then came to my
room and studied.
Jan 5th. School, lessons in very good shape especially the classical geography. Went
down street after four to look at some books for the Sunday School library. Read the
Forty Thieves.
Jan 6th Read "Triumphs of Architecture" and studied. At 8 p.m went to rink and thence
to store then returned and studied the Conference of Pillnitz.
Jan 7th. Went to C.M. Church in the morning and heard a sermon given by Mr.
Ferguson. Went to Mrs. Kneeshaw's for dinner with Louisa Driffil. Went to Sunday
School in the afternoon. After Sunday School went to Mr. E. Coomb's
�Mrs. D. McLeod was there also Mr. Martin. In the evening heard Mr. Chillcott preach
from the 3rd chapt. of St. John. After I came home conversed for a short time and spent
the rest of the evening singing.
Jan 8th. School, new pupils Miss Jean Ferguson, Miss King, Mr. Henry and Mr.
Thompson.
Jan 9th. School, more new scholars Miss Brawley, R Kneeshaw, and Miss Simpson.
Jan 10th. School, wrote a synopsis of the III canto of the Lady of the Lake. Heard of
Mrs. Short's sudden death with La Grippe had a short talk with Mrs. Kneeshaw.
Jan 10th. Came from school studied a short time and then called on Mr & Mrs. W.
Goodfellow and then proceeded to the carnival & spent a very enjoyable time. Uncle
Sam was my escort. Death of Mrs. Bannerman.
Jan. 11th. School. Mr. Waugh read to us about Cato. Walked home with Miss M Beath,
a part of the way.
Jan. 12th. School. Geography of Sicily, Euclid dividing a line into medial section. Read
the Diamonds and Loads also Alladin's Lamp.
Jan 13th. Studied the most of the day. Went to Uncle King's in the evening. Dinner of
heart with D's.
Jan 14th. Sunday. Came to Bradford in the evening heard Rev. Mr. Bedford preach
Jan. 15th. Exam. on Ancient History went to E.L in the evening Mr. Martin conducted
the meeting. Subject - Thoughts for the New Year
Jan. 16. School. Went to store and seen about library.
Jan 17. New scholar. Miss Jo Grose. A talk with Florence on books.
N.V. On Jan 12th. Florence, Eva and Louisa came to room and presented candies and
boxes.
Jan. 18. School.
Jan 19. School. Went home Friday evening with father. Pleased to see all.
�Jan 20. Saturday - Did a bit of work, called on Mrs. Maggee, Mrs. Mattenley and Mrs.
Whitelock. May Kearns and Baby Leslie at "Grandpa" Mattenley's Vera Leslie at Mrs.
Magee's. In the evening took tea with Mrs. Bennett. Libbie and Maggie M
c
Leod were
there too. Pleasant evening and a good discussion of the "Lady of the Lake"
Jan 201th. Went to Churchill in the morning Mr. Ross preached and taught the Bible
Class. Drove home with uncle Sam and took dinner at Uncle Eben's, went to see uncle
Joe's and took tea with them. Went to Gilford church services conducted by Rev. R
Toye then went to see J. M
c
Leod who felt some better. Considered the day a very
profitable and beneficial one.
Jan 212st. Rose before six o'clock a.m. and got a hustle on to come to Bradford. A fine
morning and a fine drive with pa. School exam on grammar and rhetoric. In the
afternoon Rev. Mr. Jennings a missionary from British Columbia addressed the school.
In the evening went to missionary meeting where addresses were delivered by
Mr. Jennings Hart a missionary from China and Mr. Jennings a missionary from B.C.
Jan 23nd. School. Miss Dack a new pupil. Mr. Waugh read to us of Julius Caesar.
Jan 24th School. Mr. Waugh read to us of Rome.
" 24" In the evening attended Conformation services.
Jan 25" Thursday - School. A cold but very bright morning. Got along well to-day for I
know my history. Lesson on Mithradates, King of Pontus.
Jan 26. School. Mr & Mrs. Wilson's marriage party. a good time spent with about
twenty-five guests.
Jan 27. Saturday - Study. In the afternoon went to see the new Presbyterian church.
Tea with Mrs. Driffil.
Jan 28. Sunday, Service in the new Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Dr.
M
c
Claren. of Toronto. Libbie and Maggie M
c
Leod came down to the afternoon service
which was conducted by Rev. Ferguson. The evening service conducted by Rev. Dr.
M
c
Claren. A very large attendance. Was out to uncle King's.
Jan 39th. Monday - Mr. Maudson, the new teacher taught the chemistry.
�Jan 30th. Tuesday morning, a fresh lot of snow. School - Emma Lougheed here for tea.
Jan 31st. A fine morning. Rose at 7 a.m. Mr. Maudson took charge of the physics. In
the evening studying. A foot ball match to describe in rhetoric.
Feb 1st. A wintry day. School. After 4 p.m. squads I. II & III organised under the
leadership of Misses Jean Ferguson, Miss Lila Neilly. Miss Lougheed. Miss Grose, Miss
L. Evans & Miss M
c
Beth.
Feb. 2nd. School - Called on Miss Menagh.
Feb. 3rd. Saturday - Study. Hurt my finger with the window sash. Called on Miss Alice
Graham and Mr. Ferguson about the subject for League.
Feb 4th. Sunday - Quarterly Meeting in C. M church services conducted by Rev. J. J.
Ferguson. Text. Jacob wrestling with God. In the afternoon went to hear Mr. Odery, who
preached in the Presbyterian Church. Went to Wm. Goodfellow's for tea. Miss Hayes,
Miss Kate and Mr. Will Faris, also uncle John King. In the evening heard MDr Dixon of
Galt.
Feb 5th. School. Extra lesson in Chemistry after four. Went to tea - meeting in the
basement of the new church with uncle and aunt King. Had a very pleasant time, good
tea and good programme. Singing by the Choir, Solo's by Mrs. Waugh and Mrs. Hunter.
Addresses by Revs. Carswell, Bell, Ferguson, Chillicott, Col. Tyrwhitt and Dr. Dixon. Dr.
Dixon took for his subject Habit.
Feb 6th. Rose at 7 a.m. Birthday, Rather a dull day, tea at "Driffil Castle". Florence,
Lou, & Edna came in, in the evening and had a few minutes fun presenting the address,
the squirrel and the gum heart. Had oja. Lou and I got our pictures taken.
Feb 7th. Wednesday. School. Nellie came in, in the evening to do rhetoric.
Feb 8th. Received our pictures, dandies of course. School - new time table. In my
study.
Feb 9th. School - Went home with Mr. Sawyer and Clara. Found mother had gone to
aunty King's.
Feb 10th. Saturday - Studied.
�Feb 11th. Went to Sunday School. Called on Mrs. Bennett. Went to church to hear Rev.
J. J. Ferguson. Came home with him.
Feb 12th Monday - A beautiful morning. School.
" 13th. School -
" 14th. School. Received a Valentine, went to social at Mrs. W. Campbell's.
" 15th. School. Received another Valentine.
" 16th. School. The night of a grand concert in Gilford. Gertie Baker called on me.
" 17th. Saturday. Studied.
" 18th. Heard Rev. J. Ferguson preach morning and evening - Subject - Even {Evening}
One of the roads from Bradford {to Hell, in}
" 19th. School - Read an essay on Jotham King of Judah at League.
Feb. 20th. Tuesday. School.
Wed. 21st. School. Study in History Canadian.
Thur. 22nd A new Miss M
c
Leod. School. Frank Whitelock very ill.
23rd. School. Libbie came down. Spent a pleasant evening playing word game
24th. Saturday. Studied part of the time got our pictures taken in the afternoon called on
Mrs. Kneeshaw, and Mrs. Garrett. In the evening Libbie went to rink.
25th. Sunday - Went to church in the morning, services conducted by Rev. Ferguson.
Went to Sabbath School in the afternoon. Went to Mrs. K's for tea. In the evening
listened to an able discourse delivered by Rev. Ferguson on games which are
demoralizing.
26th. Monday. Exam on Ancient Geography describing Hannibal's route &c. Libbie still
here. Called on Mrs Wilson & then took tea with Miss. C Driffil & Miss Alma Strong.
Libbie went to League
27th. Libbie went home and I to school a wee bit lonesome
�28. 29.3 School.
1st of March. School
2nd. " " Went home with Ed. called & seen Frank Whitelock, He was very low and very
short of breath, but conscious knowing all those who stood around him. Went home
found all well
3rd March Saturday Received word that Frank had died about nine o'clock this
morning. Uncle King's came out. Went to see Mrs. D. M
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Leod and Baby. Found them
progressing favorably. Baby a pretty little thing. Maggie M
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Leod and I went to Gilford
and sent to Barrie for a wreath for funeral. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs. John Magee
(bride and groom) came along with Mrs. George Magee. A number of young people
came to practice. Libbie's & Douglas' Party
March 4. Went to Sunday School and then to Mrs. Blain's for tea. Mr. Toye preached a
very appropriate sermon in the evening and spoke so favorably of the deceased, who
had done so much to make everyone happy in this life and who had used his many
talents so well.
March 5th. Monday. Worked Arithmetic in the morning along with uncle Davidson -
Went to Mrs. Bennetts on my way to the funeral. A lovely day but the roads were in a
very bad state. A very large crowd. At the house the hymn page {blank} was sung and
the organ played {"Tune"} "Dennis". Went Ferguson made a lov very impressive prayer
and Mr. Sanderson gave out the hymn. The Forresters and the Temperance Societies
were there all wore regalias and badges. At the church - Both Gilford and Ebenezers
choir sang as he was a member of both. Voluntary - "We are pilgrims looking home" -
Mr. Ferguson preached from the text "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto
my fath path." as this was the one he selected before dying. Three burial services were
read at the grave. The Church service read by Revs. Ferguson and Sanderson.
Forresters service, read by Paul West and Earnest Bennett. Temperance Service read
by Charlie Mattenley, Mr. Neilly and Ed. Rothwell. Came back to Bradford from funeral.
M. 6. 7. 8. School.
9. Lizzie married a year ago to-day. Dr. Evans and Jenny Cerswell married yesterday.
Mrs. {Yuit} and Mr. S. West married yesterday also Fred Lynne and a miss above Barrie
�March 10th. Saturday at uncle Kings. There over Sunday came back Monday morning,
the roads good - a fine morning exam - Euclid - After school called to see Sadie.
" 13th. Writing an essay on the Vth Canto of the Lady of the Lake
14.15.16. School - On Friday night the 16th went to High School concert. Mr. Waugh
chairman, Kleiser elocutionist. Mrs. Hamer, Mrs. Modson, Miss E. Edmanson singers,
Quintette and choral societies. Miss V. Broughton & Miss Potts instrumentals. Club
Swinging - Song - The man behind the plough - Hockridge. Went to Mr. James Faris
after concert spent a very nice time. Came back Sunday night. Heard Mr. Patterson a
lawyer from the city speak an able discourse in the Presbyterian Church.
March 19th. School
" 232 " Run away. Fruit festival in temperance hall.
March 23. Good Friday. Miss M. Todd here.
" 24. Called at Sawyers, went to see Miss Grace Lukes - called at Whitelocks
March 25th. Went to Wm. Nesbitt's with Ed and from there went with Minnie to
Coulsons. Ed went to Ebenezer with Tom.
March 26th Monday - washed went to Doolittle's.
Tuesday Mrs. Neilly helped with rug.
Wednesday - a rag bee at uncle Jo's party at night - good fun a boisterous time. stayed
all night.
Thursday - Went to lodge with Maggie in the evening. Harry Coulson and Bella were
initiated. Reading of the Expositor.
" 30th. At home. Went to Mrs. Bennetts for tea. Libbie making a print dress for Tena
" 31st. Saturday. Mr. Sanderson preached Mrs. Huff's funeral sermon. Went to see Mrs.
and Albert Gibbons who were both poorly.
Feb. 21st 1895.
�Going to H.S. after spending a term at model. Miss Joe Grose is rooming with me also
my brother Ed. Had a very severe storm and very cold weather during the past week or
more, a little over a week ago. I am at present at "Aldersyde" the home of Miss C Driffill.
A lovely home beautiful flowers blooming in the conservatory, plenty of sunshine and
fresh air. Jo is a present with her nieces at the concert in the Town Hall. Sim Fax is to
be there. Gersham Howard and Adolphous Hamer room at Aldersyde too. Allan boared
or rather roomed in the fall but is a present attending Newmarket H.S. Alma is in the
City attending the millinery openings. Miss Driffil is out to quilting bees this week. Mr.
Shine takes the chemistry now in place of Mr. Maudson and Mr. Somerville in place of
Miss Potts. Ida has been out visiting at Mr. J. Kneeshaw's. The last book I read was
Maitland of Laurieston I am at present reading Westward Ho. Read lately Stepping
Heavenward (a good book). Literature for this year is some of Tennyson's poems. For
to-morrow we have "The Voyage" Composition is on Cowper. Goldwin Smith's life of
Cowper. Miss Lou Driffil called this evening after the carnival (butterfly).
Saturday March 9th. Twilight
Ed went home last night and Jo Thursday night. Plenty of snow. Went to Mrs. Wilson's
and stayed all night. Spent a pleasant evening came home in morning and after a short
talk with Miss Driffil entered my study. Edna called. Mrs. Mary Kneeshaw's funeral on
March 7th. Cantata at Gilford. Concert on March 1st The Webling Sisters very good
Libbie spent last Sunday with me, went to Garretts for tea on Saturday night. Books
read lately "Maitland of Laurieston", "Nelly Nowlan's Experience", and "John Stallibrass,
by Rev. Jackson Wray. The darkies (Ball Family) to be here to-morrow, Methodist
Church. Lively discussions lately on Cowper. Alma and Myra coming up the walk and
Miss Driffil buttering toast.
April Fool's Day.
Books read lately "Quinnabassett Girls" and Mistaken. Home two weeks ago. Mrs
Arabuckle at our place. Libbie and Ida doing a little painting. Tenie's sister Mrs Gracie,
died in Toronto of Consumption. Mother spent a couple of weeks at uncle King's lately
with Douglas. Fred Neilly just getting well after a severe illness. Up to Dan Neilly's last
Friday evening. Spent two weeks ago Sunday with Mrs Bennett while Tenie was in
Toronto. A week ago Sunday I was at Miss Lou Driffill's. Her birthday is tomorrow. Mr.
Ferguson preached a sermon last night on one of way's to Heaven, "Honesty". Miss
�Alice Adelia Hultz died recently only 21 years of age. Miss Jo is busy writing a letter. It
will soon be Easter and I am very glad.
The Social Glass.
Oh I do like the social Glass
So do I So do I
It makes the hours so pleasantly pass
And fills the day with pleasure
I like to join the merry throng
With the story joke & laugh & song
But you'll get into a fix.
If the liquors you mix.
O I never do that Nor I. Nor I.
Chorus.
Oh I do like the social glass
But it must be cold water
The sparkling well is free to all
To every son and daughter.
O I do like the social glass
So do I So do I
It reddens the cheek of every lass
And makes the face look brighter
But you musn'nt drink, whiskey beer or wine
Or else you'll soon begin to pine
And instead of it being your cheek that glows
You'll have a red spot on the end of your nose
Chorus.
Our Boys
Who is the boy with rosy lips
And eyes of so rich a hue
Who never thinks it at all amiss
�To follow the wren through the dew.
"Tis Jonathan.
Who is the boy who toothless goes
Since the gate flew back and hit his nose
Who always intends to climb the fence
And never more tare his pants
'Tis Hart.
Who is the boy across the way
Whose filled with new ideas
Who never has very much to say
Except at tea-meetings
"Tis Hermann
Who is the boy whose love's so true
Whether the skies be black or blue
Whether the skies be gloomy above
His thoughts are always thoughts of love
"Tis Tom.
Who is the boy who bot the sweets
And only gave a few a treat
And made the chum set up the cash
While he prepared to make a mash
'Tis Charlie.
A boy I know is troubled so
And threatens to never come back
But once more goes on his knees
And make all clear the track
'Tis Willie
Who is the boy who pines and pines
And feels so dull all day
But at night takes a dose of turpentine
And his pains at once vanish away.
'Tis Earnie.
Who is the one who roving goes
And sometimes gets quite gone
But thinks he will be a great beau
�When he reaches Oregon
'Tis Henry.
Who is the one who wears the broad smile
And always feels so happy
And thinks there's nothing under the sun
Like being called Daddy.
'Tis Dave.
Who is the boy who lonely feels
On the valley by the hill
And very often steals away
And comes home oh so ill.
'Tis Will.
Who is the great big boy so tall
Who goes about doing good to all
But who walks the road so well
And only once in the culvert fell
Why Paul.
Who is it that is always so nice
And from his elders seek advice
And when the shafts his brother breaks
He then appears on the scene too late.
J. Hughes.
Who is it that goes to school
And ever always obeys the rule
And gets his lessons all so well
Then up the track he lies for fun
Fred
Written by {M} M
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L. & A.C. R.
In the Morning
I. Ise going away by the light of the moon
Want all the children for to follow me.
I hope I'll meet you darkies soon.
Halle Halle Halle Hallelujah.
�Chorus.
In the morning
In the morning boys by the bright light
When Gabriel sounds his trumpet in the morning
II. We'll have beef steak and spare rib stew
And nice boiled onions dipped in dew
For no one has to pay no fare
So don't forget to curl your hair.
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Initiation into C. Q. F.
Officers and Brethern
We are about to initiate a candidate into the secrets and mysteries of our Order, Let
nothing jar the harmony of the ceremony. Everybody take out their tobacco quids and
{quit} smoking. No shuffling of feet on the floor. No talking politics or growling about the
poor crops and low prices. No snarling about books, buckets or lost charters on this
serious occasion, and if any man whistles the woodwards will please throw him out of
the window. Everybody sit up straight, throw your shoulders back, no squinting, pull
down your vest, and wipe off your chin. The guide will introduce the candidate.
Guide
Chief Ranger. Allow me to introduce this candidate who wishes to be initiated into the
mysteries of our Order. Place your right hand on the south side of your heart.
The Agricultural Irish Girl
Dedicated to Miss J. M
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G.
1. Oh I'm the rollicking jumping Agricultural Irish Girl.
I'm laughing, smiling, skipping, shouting, dancing all day long.
Oh I wash and iron sweep and scrub and churn the cream.
And keep everything, rattling, banging crashing with my song.
Oh I'm happy all the day no matter what they say,
They can tease me all they like for all I care.
I have fellows by the score, and they meet me at the door
And they hug me and they drive me everywhere.
�2. Oh I help them on the farm and I think there is no harm,
In milking cows and slopping pigs and sawing wood.
I can pitch a load of hay or I can pack the eggs away,
And I wouldn't sew or crotchet if I could.
I like to scrub the floor and sell butter at the store.
To study makes my brain go in a whirl
I will marry a farmer's boy, and my heart will jump with joy
For I'm the rollicking Agricultural Irish Girl.
O I do like the social glass
So do I, So do I.
It gives health and wealth to very lass
And a conscience free from sorrow,
It makes us honest pure and true
As the bright and sparkling evening dew
But you must drink it free from Rye
Oh I always do that
And I. And I
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Song
Oh What a Difference in the Morning
1. There's a sweet little girl and her maiden name it is Josie.
At night. At night.
She's a daisy little girl and a gay little posey.
At night At night.
She has a young man His name's Henry West
She pretend's she doesn't like him and that he's a pest.
But just all the same she thinks he's the best.
At night At night.
Chorus
But Oh what a difference in the morning
Her Henry would'nt know her in the morning
�He took her to the stack and he gave her such a smack
That her mouth it was all blistered in the morning.
2.
He comes round to see her all covered with smiles. At night. At night.
And she's all nice graces and sweet little wiles.
Her hair is combed back and dress colored blue.
And she so awfully sweet and too utterly too too.
And they laugh and they giggle and pet thick as glue.
Chorus
But oh what a difference in the morning
You'd never think 'twas Josie in the morning
Her clothes are patched and sad
And her hair has all gone mad.
And she never smiles at nothing in the morning.
2.
Oh they coo like 2. 40 and the're both the same age. At night. At night.
They both hug each other and they've each got a prize
They talk about love and they giggle and laugh
And she calls it taffy and he calls it chaff.
And the people they say they're too foolish by half.
At night. At night.
Cho.
But oh what a difference in the morning
You'd think he was her father in the morning
For she is not sixteen and just a little green
And he's a gray old bachelor in the morning.
Canada must be free
"Air John Brown's body"
Oh dear friends and fellow citizens,
I'm glad to see you here.
�We've a meeting here for business,
And we need your help and cheer.
We're preparing for a battle,
And our battle cry shall be,
That Canada must be free.
Chorus.
Glory, glory hallelujah
Glory, glory hallelujah
Glory, glory hallelujah,
Oh Canada must be free.
There's a monster in this country,
Prowling 'round both night and day,
He is snatching up our brightest sons,
and hurrying them away;
While the mother's, wives and daughters
Cry aloud on bended knee,
Oh Canada must be Free,
He's the ruin of this nation,
The cause of crime and poverty,
He brings death and desolation,
To the homes once full of glee,
We'll drive him from our borders,
And heaven will smile to see,
That Canada must be free
Then rise ye men of Cardwell
Gird your armour firm and strong
Right is right and sure to conquer
Soon we'll sing the victor's song
We will mark our New Year's ballots
With a cross for liberty
For Canada must be free.
Written by F.C.W Suitable to be sung at prohibition meetings
�Gilford Oct. 1893.
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My Pledge
Many years gone by, when but a youth
And fresh from my mother's knees,
In earnest prayer I was taught to say
"Wine is a hollow mockery."
Years roll on I seek the world
Its pleasures to taste and see,
But still the sentence rings in my ear
Wine is a hollow mockery.
In horror I behold insane with drink
Young men who once chummed with me
Then I realize the terrible truth
Wine is a hollow mockery.
A weeping widow with children in rags,
Without home, food, or money is she.
She knows too well, the pitiful tale,
Wine is a hollow mockery.
My Pledge.
An empty brain and a troubled mind,
A heart of remorse and iniquity.
While the soul pants forth in gasping groans,
Wine is a hollow mockery.
From the fiendish demon may I ever shrink
As I would from perdition flee,
Neither touch, taste, nor handle, the cursed stuff;
Wine is a hollow mockery.
�Nov. 6th 1887.
The Country School
At the age of six, a little lad,
With a mind scarce a minute long
An imagination craving for work
I humbly toddled along.
I did so because it was the rule,
At that age to start to the country school.
My A.B.C's were first drilled in
By a man with muscle strong
Who depended much on the correcting rod
To help the boys along
With an iron drill and a wooden rule
He belabored us boys in that country school.
I memorized the first two books,
And of course was promoted on,
I then was allowed a pencil and slate
And punishment for pictures drawn
At times I felt as stubborn as a mule
As I was knocked about in that country school.
Time rolled on new branches taken,
A new teacher the sceptre waved,
I raised in size and increased in sense
And of course was better behaved,
Then I thought I once had been a fool
For so rashly judging the country school.
An Entrance Candidate I was sent away,
And with credit the exam I passed.
To the High School then, I directed my course
�And to hard study buckled fast,
But an outburst of sorrow, was hard to keep cool
As I bid Adieu to that country school.
But time flew past and so did my funds
While attending the B.C.I.
But a year and a half gave me a 2nd "A"
Then the Model term soon flew by,
And now pray believe it, I sway the rule
The absolute monarch of a country school
Nov. 7th '87 Nov. 1st '95.
The Dimple in her Chin
'Twas at the Model School
I met my charmer fair,
'Mid charming belles and blushing sufells
The prettiest daisy there;
I watched her while the master talked
Of Browning and Baldwin,
I fell in love - no not with her,
But the Dimple in her Chin.
Chorus' ________
Oh the Dimple in her Chin,
My heart did beat like sin,
There's not a girl in all the school
That I would sooner win.
I watched her up the stair,
While we to classes went,
Upon that dimple in her chin,
My eyes were full intent.
I asked her to the Vic that night,
I told "Ed" and "Mag" to be in,
�And there we sang our little song
Of the Dimple in her Chin.
The Model term will soon be o'er,
And then we all must part.
And each one in the country go,
To do a teacher's part.
But then I know I'll ne'er forget
The times we did put in,
When we need to laugh and joke about
The Dimple in her Chin.
A Picnic Escapade
On a beautiful morning in the month of June
Four pedagogues light hearted,
With roses adorned and canes in hand
To a brother's pic-nic started.
They moved along for about a league,
When to a house they came
Where angelic forms, and heavenly smiles
And dazzling beauty reign.
Here they spent a happy hour
Entertained as if young Kings
Aloyisia their hostess appearing to all
Like an angel bereft of wings.
Once more their faces to the west
When suddenly from afar,
Appears two figures of sweeter form
Than Ellen of Lochinvar.
Oh how they try to induce them back
But all without avail
�Then they all sorrowfully bid adieu
And continue on their trail.
At Hillsdale they secure a guide
Who shows a way much nearer,
Each rugged path and steep hillside
Renders their goal the dearer.
At last the grounds they do espy
And to the tables with a rush,
While "pilot John" drags off his form,
In the shade of a cooling bush.
Swings, Croquet, and Football too
Amuse those reckless swains,
Maidens fair, with golden hair
Dash love-darts at their veins
The day advanced cool night steals on
All merriment now must end,
The parting wish forced forth from all
To again picnic with their friend.
The Rustic Pedagogue
Behind a desk o'erspread with books
The rural teacher sat.
With features stern and piercing eye,
Forbidding friendly chat.
His shiny coat and chalk-white hands
His meditative looks
Reveals the thought, his busy mind,
Is centered all on books.
The noisy urchins, on the floor
�Repeatedly tap their feet.
They flop about and twist around
And fall most off their seat.
Their constant hum like swarming bees
Resounds the school room o'er
Just broken by the loud report
As a slate descends the floor.
The school room large and dusty is
The walls with grates of lath,
The ink bespattered desk-tops are
The most cheering sights he hath.
The stove is cracked, the pipes are bent
The windows patched and sad
From a nail above the master's seat
Suspends the old beech gad.
The rod is now but little used,
The teacher tries instead
To reason, and in gentle words
The pupils right are led.
They tell him all their small complaints
He's judge and jury both
Decides the case and verdict gives
Unwanting useless oath.
His pupils occupy his mind
His thoughts from morn till night.
To elevate their minds and thoughts
To cipher read and write.
His work seems light when viewed by those
Who labor all for grain,
�But his reward counts not in gold
Nor his work in muscle's strain.
He sees the crop he daily sows,
'Tis budding every day
And soon the fruit will ripen forth
And then he gets his pay.
When men look back to school boy days
And before the world proclaim
That their aspiration seeds were sown
Not by works of men of fame.
But by their early youthful guide
Their school room demagogue,
Then bliss will crown the closing day
Of the Rustic Pedagogue.
Richview '85
In Memoriam
Lines dedicated to the memory of George Sterling Wittet, who died at Schomberg Ont,
of Diptheria, Feb 8th 1888 Aged {3 years & 7 mts}.
Like the blossoms of early spring time
They blossom but to die
So like our fair young Georgie
So soon he bade Goodbye.
His merry prattle ended,
His rosy lips now cold,
A lamb from the earth is taken
To live in the upper fold.
He always seemed so happy,
�And so much enjoyed his play
How he loved to hear a 'tory',
As he often used to say.
How he loved his baby brother,
And when fever flushed his face,
He wished him at his bedside,
And longed him to embrace.
He loved his little mission box
And yet I see him run
To tell "he had most a thousand cents"
~One hundred and fifty-one"
He always loved the flowers,
And this thought now gives me joy
In paradise they never fade,
But blossom for our boy.
Our hope of thee was lofty
But have we cause to grieve
Oh could our finest proudest wish,
A grander fate conceive.
We never can forget you
Nor will we ever try
But hope ere long to meet you
In yon mansions in the sky.
Where you a little messenger
Can read the book of fate
And tenderly watch over us
And for our coming wait.
Why wonder why you left us.
Sorrow is not sent in vain
�The Great Physician maims to pave
He gives no useless pain.
Our God to call us homeward
His only Son sent down.
And now to tempt our hearts still more
Has taken up our own.
You'll never hear his voice again throughout the long long day.
His poor tender now with no living child is blest,
For the two that God had given now in the churchyard rest,
And when old age shall bow them down and they are called to go,
We hope in better hands they'll meet where sorrows they'll not know.
For Autographs.
Every friend we meet with here,
Makes our lives to us more dear,
In sympathetic love like minds entwine
Linking their thoughts in a sweet design
Yet a stronger link connects the heart
Contained by those who love, impart.
Our Boys
Who is it that feels that life's worth living,
And this year a new life enjoys
Thorough the benefits of the Gilford Tempp (lodge
Why the boys.
Who is it that sings in two church choirs,
And loves the ladies all,
But still prefers the bachelor's side,
Why Paul.
Who is that has the nice new buggy
And drives so slick and smart
�And opens three gates to get to her house
Why Hart.
Who is it that always beams with smiles
'Cause he launched on the matrimonial wave
And goes to bed now at 8 o'clock
Why Dave.
Who is it that crowned himself with success
And his Edna the list did head
Ten out of eleven his record stood
Why Fred.
Who is it that forgets the road he came
And goes home by the town line generally
Then he and the Chief walk across the fields
Why Henry.
Who is that drives to Aurora sometimes
With his niece and the lady beyaunt
And kept very mum but smiled all the while
Why Johnt.
Who is it plays the Irishman
And his part always takes the best
And would like to trade homes with Emerson
Why Earnest.
Who is it that goes to Cookstown no more
Came home hungry and went down cellar and drank
A pan of new milk, and ate a whole loaf of bread
Why Frank.
Who is it lives on the Penetang road
And whose rig is a perfect dilly
And who wishes somebody had stayed in the N.W.
Why Willie.
Who is that went to Alliston
And in the foot race won some money
But thought Gilford holidays too long
Why Johnny.
Who is it feels quite satisfied
Because their names were missed
�And nothing was said about them
Why all the rest.
Written by F.C.W. Gilford Aug./ 93
Song
Far-ra-ra-boom-de-ay
I'm going to sing, you a little song
Just listen for, 'twont take me long
Its about Gilford lodge, and those who belong
And why we're such a happy throng
We started our lodge, the first of May,
We found that drinking did not pay
We signed the pledge, and from that day,
If asked to drink, we smile and say,
Cho. Far - ra - ra,boom de ay
We meet each week, on Thursday night,
Our thoughts are pure, our hearts are light,
We're brothers and sisters for the right,
For prohibition, we mean to fight,
Our goal which is our boast our pride,
At every meeting, is untied,
And some new member, gets a ride,
And joins the ranks of those inside.
Cho. Far - ra - ra,
Our program's always, interesting,
We read recite, and play and sing,
We learn something out of everything
And sorrow far away, we fling
We have had one, first class debate,
About marrying the woman, that you hate
�And awful stories, they did relate,
While speaking on that first debate.
Cho. Far - ra - ra,
The boys they played, one funny play,
The Haunted House, was the name they say,
You'd laugh to see the comical way,
They frightened the Irish man in that play
With bed bugs big, and fat and strong,
And imagination, with a tale that long,
And a man in his shlape, a walking along,
And a ghost the worst, of all the throng.
Cho. Far - ra - ra,
There's some who will not join our camp,
They say the nights, are cool and damp,
And on the roads they cannot tramp,
And our laws are not, the proper stamp,
They'd like to know, what we do here,
And talk about us very queer,
If they ask for the password never fear,
Just quietly whisper, in their ear.
Cho. Far - ra - ra,
We've elected new officers as you see
But the old chief will the new one be
And the Vice so nice will smile at he
And he'll smile back again at she
Our Secretary's always in her place
We all adore our charming Grace
With her assistant smiling in her face
They're just the pair in the proper-place
�Cho. Far - ra,
Our Treasurer holds, the money tight
And the financial sits just to his right,
And the Chaplain with, his eyes so bright,
And the Past Worthy who, is not here to-night
Our Marshall who is good and true,
And his Deputy to, assist him through,
For fear they'd talk, which would not do,
We keep the Vice between the two.
Cho. Far - ra - ra,
And then there's our sentinel and guard
To watch the door, and take the word,
They're both good men we've always heard
And they'll do their duty, you can rest assured,
And now to our members one and all.
As we spread o'er this, terrestrial ball,
I hope with joy, we'll each recall,
The times spent in the Gilford Temperance Hall.
Cho. Far - ra - ra,
Written by F.C.W July 1893.
In years to come this book will show
The path our fancy once did roam
How gloom or joy would our mind's employ,
While sojourning in climes afar from home.
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Long, long shall I remember thee
When friends and all are gone
Oft will my memory wander back
To dreams of days gone by.
�________ x ________ x
{written upside down}
Books read during 1895. By Annie R.
(1) Crissy's Gift.
2 Christmas Pictures and other Tales
3 Oliver of the Mill by
4. Mistaken
Some books read in 1896.
(1) "Without a home" by E.P. Roe.
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<p>{Printed} MAJESTIC EXERCISE BOOK {Handwritten} A. Rothwell Jan. 3rd 189{-}</p>
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<p>{Printed - Advert for 'Boys Own Paper'}</p>
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<p>Diary 1894</p>
<p>Jan 1st Monday. Mother and Father went to Mr. Whitelock's for dinner and to uncle John's for tea. Visited Mrs. Huff, who is ill, Miss McLeod and Miss Coombs called in the afternoon. Ida & Ed went skating in the afternoon on the lake. Rebie went to Mary Edith's for dinner. Libbie and I called on Mrs. Bennett in the evening and then went to Miss McLeod's party. Formed many good resolutions which I hope to keep. Charlie Deering, Frank Whitelock Libbie & I Grace & Earnest & Jonathan were at this party.</p>
<p>Jan 2nd Came to Bradford with Father and Annie Nesbitt. Settled down.</p>
<p>Jan 3rd School opened in true form, all the teachers present namely Mr. Waugh, Miss Potts, and Mr. McLean. Five new scholars - Mr. Wilson, Mr. Houston, Miss Beatty and Miss Grace Rogerson, also Miss Longheed.</p>
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<p>Jan 4th Arose this morning at break of day. Went to school and was well satisfied with the lessons. Took tea with Mrs. Hill. After tea had some music and then came to my room and studied.</p>
<p>Jan 5th School, lessons in very good shape especially the classical geography. Went down street after four to look at some books for the Sunday School library. Read the Forty Thieves.</p>
<p>Jan 6th Read "Triumphs of Architecture" and studied. At 8 p.m. went to rink and thence to store then returned and studied the Conference of Pillnitz.</p>
<p>Jan 7th Went to C.M. Church in the morning and heard a sermon given by Mr. Ferguson. Went to Mrs. Kneeshaw's for dinner with Louisa Driffil. Went to Sunday School in the afternoon. After Sunday School went to Mr. E. Coombs'</p>
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<p>Mrs. D. McLeod was there also Mr. Martin. In the evening heard Mr. Chillcott preach from the 3rd chapt. of St. John. After I came home conversed for a short time and spent the rest of the evening singing.</p>
<p>Jan 8th. School, new pupils Miss Jean Ferguson, Miss King, Mr. Henry and Mr. Thompson.</p>
<p>Jan 9th. School, more new scholars Miss Brawley, R Kneeshaw, and Miss Simpson.</p>
<p>Jan 10th. School, wrote a synopsis of the III canto of the Lady of the Lake. Heard of Mrs. Short's sudden death with La Grippe had a short talk with Mrs. Kneeshaw.</p>
<p>Jan 10th. Came from school studied a short time and then called on Mr + Mrs. W. Goodfellow and then proceeded to the carnival + spent a very enjoyable time. Uncle Sam was my escort. Death of Mrs. Bannerman.</p>
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<p>Jan. 11th. School. Mr. Waugh read to us about Cato. Walked home with Miss M Beath, a part of the way.</p>
<p>Jan. 12th. School. Geography of Sicily, Euclid dividing a line into medial section. Read the Diamonds and Loads also Alladin's Lamp.</p>
<p>Jan 13th. Studied the most of the day. Went to Uncle King's in the evening. Dinner I heart with D's.</p>
<p>Jan 14th. Sunday. Came to Bradford in the evening heard Rev. Mr. Bedford preach</p>
<p>Jan. 15th. Exam on Ancient History went to E.L in the evening Mr. Martin conducted the meeting. Subject - Thoughts for the New Year</p>
<p>Jan. 16. School. Went to store and seen about library.</p>
<p>Jan 17. New scholar. Miss Jo Grose. A talk with Florence on books.</p>
<p>N.V. On Jan 12 th. Florence, Eva and Louisa came to room and presented candies and boxes.</p>
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<p>Jan. 18. School.</p>
<p>Jan 19. School. Went home Friday evening with father. Pleased to see all.</p>
<p>Jan 20. Saturday - Did a bit of work, called on Mrs. Maggee, Mrs. Mattenley and Mrs. Whitelock. May Kearns and Baby Leslie at "Grandpa" Mattenley's Vera Leslie at Mrs. Magee's. In the evening took tea with Mrs. Bennett. Libbie and Maggie McLeod were there too. Pleasant evening and a good discussion of the "Lady of the Lake"</p>
<p>Jan 21th. Went to Churchill in the morning Mrs. Ross preached and taught the Bible Class. Drove home with uncle Sam and took dinner at Uncle Eben's, went to see uncle Joe's and took tea with them. Went to Gilford church services conducted by Rev. R Foye then went to see J. McLeod who felt some better. Considered the day a very profitable and beneficial one.</p>
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<p>Jan 22 st. Rose before six o'clock a.m. and got a hustle on to come to Bradford. A fine morning and a fine drive with pa. School exam on grammar and rhetoric. In the afternoon Rev. Mr. Jennings a missionary from British Columbia addressed the school. In the evening went to missionary meeting where addresses were delivered by Mr. Jennings Hart a missionary from China and Mr. Jennings a missionary from B.C.</p>
<p>Jan 23nd. School. Miss Dack a new pupil. Mr. Waugh read to us of Julius Caesar.</p>
<p>Jan 24th School. Mr. Waugh read to us of Rome.</p>
<p>" 24 " In the evening attended Conformation services.</p>
<p>Jan 25 " Thursday - School. A cold but very bright morning. God along well to-day for I know my history. Lessons on Mithradates, King of Pontus.</p>
<p>Jan 26. School. Mr + Mrs. Wilson's marriage party. a good time spent with about twenty-five guests.</p>
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<p>Jan 27. Saturday - Study. In the afternoon went to see the new Presbyterian church. Tea with Mrs. Driffil.</p>
<p>Jan 28. Sunday, Service in the new Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Dr. McClaren. of Toronto. Libbie and Maggie McLeod came down to the afternoon service which was conducted by Rev. Ferguson. The evening service conducted by Rev. Dr. McClaren. A very large attendance. Was out to uncle King's.</p>
<p>Jan 39th. Monday - Mr. Maudson, the new teacher taught the chemistry.</p>
<p>Jan 30th. Tuesday morning, a fresh lot of snow. School - Emma Longheed here for tea.</p>
<p>Jan 31st. A fine morning. Rose at 7 a.m. Mr. Maudson took charge of the physics. In the evening studying. A foot ball match to describe in rhetoric.</p>
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<p>Feb 1st. A wintry day. School. After 4 p.m. squads I. II & III organised under the leadership of Misses Jean Ferguson, Miss Lila Neilly. Miss Longheed. Miss Grose, Miss L. Evans & Miss McB{eth}.</p>
<p>Feb. 2nd. School - Called on Miss Mennagh.</p>
<p>Feb. 3rd. Saturday - Study. Hurt my finger with the window sash. Called on Miss Alice Graham and Mr. Ferguson about the subject for league.</p>
<p>Feb 4th. Sunday - Quarterly Meeting in C. M church services conducted by Rev. J. J. Ferguson. Text. Jacob wrestling with God. In the afternoon went to hear Mr. Odery, who preached in the Presbyterian Church. Went to Wm. Goodfellow's for tea. Miss Hayes, Miss Kate and Mr. Will Faris, also uncle John King, In the evening heard MDr Dixon of Galt.</p>
<p>Feb 5th. School. Extra lesson in Chemistry after four. Went to tea - meeting in the basement</p>
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<p>of the newchurch with uncle and aunt King. Had a very pleasant time, good tea and good programme. Singing by the Choir, Solo's by Mrs. Waugh and Mrs. Hunter. Addresses by Revs. Carswell, Bell, Ferguson, Chillicott, Col. Tyrwhitt and Dr. Dixon. Dr. Dixon took for his subject Habit.</p>
<p>Feb 6th. Rose at 7 a.m. Birthday, Rather a dull day, tea at "Driffil Castle". Florence, Lou, & Edna came in, in the evening and had a few minutes fun presenting the address, the squirrel and the gum heart. Had oja. Lou and I got our pictures taken.</p>
<p>Feb 7th. Wednesday. School. Nellie came in, in the evening to do rhetoric.</p>
<p>Feb 8th. Received our pictures, dandies of course School - new time table. In my study.</p>
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<p>Feb 9th. School - Went home with Mr. Sawyer and Clara. Found mother had gone to Aunty King's.</p>
<p>Feb 10th. Saturday - Studied.</p>
<p>Feb 11th. Went to Sunday School. Called on Mrs. Bennett. Went to church to hear Rev. J. J. Ferguson. Came home with him.</p>
<p>Feb 12th Monday - A beautiful morning. School.</p>
<p>" 13th. School -</p>
<p>" 14th. School. Received a Valentine, went to social at Mrs. W. Campbell's.</p>
<p>" 15th. School. Received another Valentine.</p>
<p>" 16th. School. The night of a grand concert in Gilford. Gertie Baker called on me.</p>
<p>" 17th. Saturday. Studied.</p>
<p>" 18th. Heard Rev. J. Ferguson preach morning and evening - Subject - Even One of the roads from Bradford {to Hell. in?}</p>
<p>" 19th. School - Read an essay on Jotham King of Judah at League.</p>
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<p>Feb. 20th. Tuesday. School.</p>
<p>Wed. 21st. School. Study in History Canadian.</p>
<p>Thur, 22nd A new Miss McLeod. School. Frank Whitelock very ill.</p>
<p>23rd. School. Libbie came down. Spent a pleasant evening playing word game</p>
<p>24th. Saturday. Studied part of the time got our pictures taken in the afternoon called on Mrs. Kneeshaw, and Mrs. Garrett. In the evening Libbie went to rink.</p>
<p>25th. Sunday - Went to church in the morning, services conducted by Rev. Ferguson. Went to Sabbath School in the afternoon. Went to Mrs. K's for tea. In the evening listened to an able discourse delivered by Rev. Ferguson on games which are demoralizing.</p>
<p>26th. Monday. Exam on Ancient Geography describing Hannibal's route &c. Libbie still here. Called on Mrs Wilson & then took tea with Miss. C Driffil & Miss Alma Strong. Libbie went to League</p>
<p>27th - Libbie went home and I to school a wee bit lonesome</p>
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<p>28.29.3 School.</p>
<p>1st of March. - School</p>
<p>2nd. " - " . Went home with Ed. called & seen Frank Whitelock, He was very low and very short of breath, but conscious knowing all those who stood around. him. Went home found all well</p>
<p>3rd March Saturday Received word that Frank had died about nine o'clock this morning. Uncle King's came out. Went to see Mrs. D. McLeod and Baby. Found them progressing favorably. Baby a pretty little thing. Maggie McLeod and I went to Gilford and sent to Barrie for a wreath for funeral. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs. John Magee (bride and groom) came along with Mrs. George Magee. A number of young people came to practice. Libbie's & {Douglas?} Party</p>
<p>March 4. Went to Sunday School and then to Mrs. Blain's' for tea. Mr. Toye preached a very appropriate sermon in the evening</p>
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<p>and spoke so favorably of the deceased, who had done so much to make everyone happy in this life and who had used his many talents so well.</p>
<p>Monday, March 5th. Worked Arithmetic in the morning along with uncle Davidson -- Went to Mrs. Bennetts on my way to the funeral. A lovely day but the roads were in a very bad state. A very large crowd. At the house the hymn page {blank area, as if for a page number} was sung and the organ played "{Lune?}" "{Dennis?}". {Went?} Ferguson made a lov very impressive prayer and Mr. Sanderson gave out the hymn. The Forresters and the Temperance Societies were there all wore regalias and badges. At the church - Both Gilford and Ebenezerchoir sang as he was a member of both. Voluntary - "We are pilgrims looking home" - Mr. Ferguson preached from the text "Thy word</p>
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<p>is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my patlh path." as this was the one he selected before dying. Three burial services were read at the grave. The Church service read by Revs. Ferguson and Sanderson. Forresters service, read by Paul West and Earnest Bennett. Temperance Service read by Charlie Mattenley, Mr. Neilly and Ed. Rothwell. . Came back to Bradford from funeral.</p>
<p>M. 6. 7. 8. School.</p>
<p>{illegible} Lizzie married a year ago to-day. Dr. Evans and Jenny Cerswell married yesterday. Mrs. {Tuit?} and Mr. S. West married yesterday also Fred Lynne and a miss above Barrie</p>
<p>March 10th. Saturday at uncle Kings There over Sunday came back Monday morning, the roads good - a fine morning exam - Euclid - After school called to see Sadie.</p>
<p>" 13th. Writing an essay on the {Vth Canto?} of the Lady of the Lake</p>
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<p>14.15.16. School - On Friday night the 16th - went to High School concert - Mr. Waugh chairman, Kleiser elocutionist. Mrs. Hamer, Mrs. Modson, Miss E. Edmanson singers, {Quintette?} and choral societies. Miss {V?}. Broughton & Miss Potts instrumentals. Club Swinging - Song - The man behind the plough - Hockridge. Went to Mr. James Faris after concert spent a very nice time. Came back Sunday night. Heard Mr. Patterson a lawyer from the city speak an able discourse in the Presbyterian Church.</p>
<p>March 19th. School</p>
<p>" 232 " Run away. Fruit festival in termperance hall.</p>
<p>March 23 - Good Friday. Miss M. Todd here.</p>
<p>" 24 - Called at Sawyers, went to see Miss Grace Lukes - called at Whitelocks</p>
<p>March 25th Went to Wm Nesbitt's with Ed and from there went with Minnie to Coulsons</p>
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<p>Ed went to Ebenezer with Tom.</p>
<p>March 26th Monday--washed went to Doolittle's.</p>
<p>Tuesday--Mrs. Neilly helped with rug.</p>
<p>Wednesday--a rag bee at uncle Jo's party at night--good fun a boisterous time. stayed all night.</p>
<p>Thursday--Went to lodge with Maggie in the evening--Harry Coulson and Bella were initiated. Reading of the Expositor.</p>
<p>" 30th at home--Went to Mrs. Bennetts for tea. Libbie making a print dress for Lena</p>
<p>" 31st. Saturday. Mr. Sanderson preached Mrs. Huff's funeral sermon. Went to see Mrs. and Albert Gibbons who were both poorly.</p>
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<p>Feb. 21st 1895.</p>
<p>Going to H.S. after spending a term at model. Miss Joe Grose is rooming with me also my brother Ed. Had a very severe storm and very cold weather</p>
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<p>during the past week or more, a little over a week ago. I am at present at "Aldersyde" the home of Miss C Driffill. A lovely home beautiful flowers blooming in the conservatory, plenty of sunshine and fresh air. Jo is a present with her nieces at the concert in the Town Hall. Sim Fax is to be there. Gersham Howard and Adolphous Hamer room at Aldersyde too. Allan boared or rather roomed in the fall but is a present attending Newmarket H.S. Alma is in the City attending the millinery openings. Miss Driffil is out to quilting bees this week. Mr. Shine takes the chemistry now in place of Mr. Maudson and Mr. Somerville in place of Miss Potts. Ida has been out visiting at Mr. J. Kneeshaw's. The last book I read was Maitland of Laurieston I am at present reading Westward Ho. Read lately Stepping Heavenward (a good book). Literature for this year is some of Tennyson's poems. For to-morrow we have "The Voyage" Composition is on Cowper. Goldwin Smith's life of Cowper. Miss Lou Driffil called this evening after the carnival (butterfly).</p>
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<p>Saturday March 9th. Twilight</p>
<p>Ed went home last night and Jo Thursday night. Plenty of snow. Went to Mrs. Wilson's and stayed all night. Spent a pleasant evening came home in morning and after a short talk with Miss Driffil entered my study. Edna called.</p>
<p>Mrs. Mary Kneeshaw's funeral on March 7th. Cantata at Gilford. Concert on March 1st The Webling Sisters very good Libbie spent last Sunday with me, went to Garretts for tea on Saturday night. Books read lately "Maitland of Laurieston". "Nelly Nowlan's Experience", and "John Stallibrass, by Rev. Jackson Wray.</p>
<p>The darkies (Ball Family) to be here to-morrow, Methodist Church.</p>
<p>Lively discussions lately on Cowper</p>
<p>Alma and Myra coming up the walk and Miss Driffil buttering toast.</p>
<p>April Fool's Day.</p>
<p>Books read lately "Quinnabassett Girls".</p>
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<p>and Mistaken. Home two weeks ago. Mrs {Arabuckle?} at our place. Libbie and Ida doing a little painting. {Tenie's?} sister Mrs Gracie, died in Toronto of Consumption. Mother spent a couple of weeks at uncle King's lately with Douglas. Fred Neilly just getting well after a severe illness. Up to Dan Neilly's last Friday evening. Spent two weeks ago Sunday with Mrs Bennett while {Tenie?} was in Toronto. A week ago Sunday I was at Miss Lou Driffill's. Her birthday is tomorrow. Mr. Ferguson preached a sermon last night on one of way's to Heaven, "Honesty".</p>
<p>Miss Alice Adelia {Hultz?} died recently only 21 years of age. Miss Jo is busy writing a letter. It will soon be Easter and I am very glad.</p>
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<p>The Social Glass.</p>
<p>Oh I do like the social Glass</p>
<p>So do I So do I</p>
<p>It makes the hours so pleasantly pass</p>
<p>And fills the day with pleasure</p>
<p>I like to join the merry throng</p>
<p>With the story joke & laugh & song</p>
<p>But you'll get into a fix.</p>
<p>If the liquors you mix.</p>
<p>O I never do that Nor I. Nor I.</p>
<p>Chorus</p>
<p>Oh I do like the social glass</p>
<p>But it must be cold water</p>
<p>The sparkling well is free to all</p>
<p>To every son and daughter.</p>
<p>O I do like the social glass</p>
<p>So do I So do I</p>
<p>It reddens the cheek of every lass</p>
<p>And makes the face look brighter</p>
<p>But you musn'nt drink, whiskey beer or wine</p>
<p>Or else you'll soon begin to pine</p>
<p>And instead of it being your cheek that glows</p>
<p>You'll have a red spot on the end of your nose</p>
<p>Chorus.</p>
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<p>Our Boys</p>
<p>Who is the boy with rosy lips</p>
<p>And eyes of so rich a hue</p>
<p>Who never thinks it at all amiss</p>
<p>To follow the wren through the dew.</p>
<p>"Tis Jonathan.</p>
<p>Who is the boy who toothless goes</p>
<p>Since the gate flew back and hit his nose</p>
<p>Who always intends to climb the fence</p>
<p>And never more tare his pants</p>
<p>'Tis Hart.</p>
<p>Who is the boy across the way</p>
<p>Whose filled with new ideas</p>
<p>Who never has very much to say</p>
<p>Except at tea-meetings</p>
<p>"Tis Hermann</p>
<p>Who is the boy whose love's so true</p>
<p>Whether the skies be black or blue</p>
<p>Whether the skies be gloomy above</p>
<p>His thoughts are always thoughts of love</p>
<p>"Tis Tom.</p>
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<p>Who is the boy who bot the sweets</p>
<p>And only gave a few a treat</p>
<p>And made the chum set up the cash</p>
<p>While he prepared to make a mash</p>
<p>'Tis Charlie.</p>
<p>A boy I know is troubled so</p>
<p>And threatens to never come back</p>
<p>But once more goes on his knees</p>
<p>And make all clear the track</p>
<p>'Tis Willie</p>
<p>Who is the boy who pines and pines</p>
<p>And feels so dull all day</p>
<p>But at night takes a dose of turpentine</p>
<p>And his pains at once vanish away.</p>
<p>'Tis Earnie.</p>
<p>Who is the one who roving goes</p>
<p>And sometimes gets quite gone</p>
<p>But thinks he will be a great beau</p>
<p>When he reaches Oregon</p>
<p>'Tis Henry.</p>
<p>Who is the one who wears the broad smile</p>
<p>And always feels so happy</p>
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<p>And thinks there's nothing under the sun</p>
<p>Like being called Daddy.</p>
<p>'Tis Dave.</p>
<p>Who is the boy who lonely feels</p>
<p>On the valley by the hill</p>
<p>And very often steals away</p>
<p>And comes home oh so ill.</p>
<p>'Tis Will.</p>
<p>Who is the great big boy so tall</p>
<p>Who goes about doing good to all</p>
<p>But who walks the road so well</p>
<p>And only once in the culvert fell</p>
<p>Why Paul.</p>
<p>Who is it that is always so nice</p>
<p>And from his elders seek advice</p>
<p>And when the shafts his brother breaks</p>
<p>He then appears on the scene too late.</p>
<p>J. Hughes.</p>
<p>Who is it that goes to school</p>
<p>And ever always obeys the rule</p>
<p>And gets his lessons all so well</p>
<p>Then up the track he {lies?} for fun</p>
<p>Fred</p>
<p>Written by {illegible} McL. & A.C. R.</p>
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<p>In the Morning</p>
<p>= {I?} Ise going away by the light of the moon</p>
<p>Want all the children for to follow me.</p>
<p>I hope I'll meet you darkies soon.</p>
<p>Halle Halle Halle Hallelujah.</p>
<p>Chorus.</p>
<p>In the morning</p>
<p>In the morning boys by the bright Light</p>
<p>When Gabriel sounds his trumpet in the morning</p>
<p>II</p>
<p>We'll have beef steak and spare rib stew</p>
<p>And nice boiled onions dipped in dew</p>
<p>For no one has to pay no fare</p>
<p>So don't forget to curl your hair.</p>
<p>Initiation into C. Q. F.</p>
<p>Officers and Brethern</p>
<p>We are about to initiate a candidate into the secrets and mysteries of our Order, Let nothing jar the harmony of the ceremony. Everybody take out their tobacco quids and {illegible} smoking. No shuffling of feet</p>
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<p>on the floor. No talking politics or growling about the poor crops and low prices. No snarling about books, buckets or lost charters on this serious occasion, and if any man whistles the woodwards will please throw him out of the window. Everybody sit up straight, throw your shoulders back, no squinting, pull down your vest, and wipe off your chin The guide will introduce the candidate.</p>
<p>Guide</p>
<p>Chief Ranger. Allow me to introduce this candidate who wishes to be initiated into the mysteries of our Order. Place your right hand on the south side of your heart.</p>
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<p>The Agricultural Irish Girl</p>
<p>Dedicted to Mifs J. McG__</p>
<p>1. Oh I'm the rollicking jumping Agricultural Irish Girl.</p>
<p>I'm laughing, smiling, skipping, shoutin dancing all day long.</p>
<p>Oh I wash and iron sweep and scrub and churn the cream.</p>
<p>And keep everything, rattling, banging crashing with my song.</p>
<p>Oh I'm happy all the day so matter what they say,</p>
<p>They can tease me all they like for all I care.</p>
<p>I have fellows by the score, and they meet me at the door</p>
<p>And they hug me and they drive me everywhere.</p>
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<p>2. Oh I help them on the farm and I think there is no harm,</p>
<p>In milking cows and slopping pigs and sawing wood.</p>
<p>I can pitch a load of hay or I can pack the eggs away,</p>
<p>And I wouldn't sew or crotchet if I could.</p>
<p>I like to scrub the floor and sell butter at the store.</p>
<p>To study makes my brain go in a whirl</p>
<p>I will marry a farmer's boy, and my heart will jump with joy</p>
<p>For I'm the rollicking Agricultural Irish Girl.</p>
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<p>O I do like the social glass</p>
<p>So do I, So do I.</p>
<p>It gives health and wealth to very lass</p>
<p>And a conscience free from sorrow,</p>
<p>It makes us honest pure and true</p>
<p>As the bright and sparkling evening dew</p>
<p>But you must drink it free from Rye</p>
<p>Oh I always do that</p>
<p>And I And I</p>
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<p>Song Oh What a Difference in the Morning</p>
<p>1. There's a sweet little girl and her maiden name it is Josie. At night. At night.</p>
<p>She's a daisy little girl and a gay little posey.</p>
<p>At night At night.</p>
<p>She has a young man His name's Henry West</p>
<p>She pretend's she doesn't like him and that he's a pest.</p>
<p>But just all the same she thinks he's the best.</p>
<p>At night At night.</p>
<p>Chorus</p>
<p>But Oh what a difference in the morning</p>
<p>Her Henry would'nt know her in the morning</p>
<p>He took her to the stack and he gave her such a smack</p>
<p>That her mouth it was all blistered in the morning.</p>
<p>2.</p>
<p>He comes round to see her all covered with smiles. At nt. " "</p>
<p>And she's all nice graces and sweet little wiles.</p>
<p>Her hair is combed back and dress colored blue.</p>
<p>And she so awfully sweet and too utterly too too.</p>
<p>And they laugh and they giggle and pet thick as glue.</p>
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<p>But oh what a difference in the morning You'd never think twas Josie in the Morning Her clothes are patched and sad And her hair has all gone mad. And she never smiles at nothing in the morning.</p>
<p>Oh they coo like 2, 40 and the're both the same age they both has each other and they've each got a prize they talk about love and they giggle and laugh And she calls it Taffy and he calls it Chaff And the people they pay they're to foolish by half at night at night.</p>
<p>But oh what a difference in the morning You'd think he was her father in the morning. For she is not sixteen and just a little green And he's a gray old bachelor in the morning.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">CANADA MUST BE FREE<br /></span></h2>
<p>"Air John Brown's body" Oh dear friends and fellow citizens, I am glad to see you here. We've a meeting here for business, And we need your help and cheer.</p>
<p>We're preparing for a battle, and our battle cry shall be That Canada must be free</p>
<p><br /> Glory, Glory Hallelujah<br /> Glory, Glory Hallelujah<br /> Glory, Glory Hallelujah<br /> Oh Canada must be free</p>
<p>There's a monster in this country,<br /> prowling 'round both night and day<br /> He is snatching up our brightest sons<br /> and hurrying them away;<br /> While the mothers, wives and daughters<br /> Cry aloud on bended knee,<br /> Oh Canada must be Free!</p>
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<p>He's the ruin of this nation,</p>
<p>The cause of crime and poverty,</p>
<p>He brings death and desolation,</p>
<p>To the homes once full of glee,</p>
<p>We'll drive him from our borders</p>
<p>And heaven will smile to see,</p>
<p>That Canada must be free</p>
<p>Then rise ye men of Gardwell</p>
<p>Gird your armour firm and strong</p>
<p>Right is right and pure to conquer</p>
<p>Soon we'll sing the victor's song</p>
<p>We will mark our New Year's ballots</p>
<p>With a cross for liberty</p>
<p>For Canada must be free.</p>
<p>Written by F.L.W Lintable to be sung at prohibition meetings</p>
<p>Gilford Oct. 1893</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">My Pledge</span></h2>
<p>Many years gone by, when but a youth Ana fresh from my mother's Knees. In earnest prayers I was taught to say "Wine is a hollow mockery."</p>
<p>Years roll on I seek the world It's pleasures to taste and see, But stil the sentence sings in my ear Wine is a hollow mockery.</p>
<p>In horror I behold insane withdrink Young men who once chummed with me There I realize the terrible truth Wine is a hollow mockery.</p>
<p>A weeping widow with children in rags. Without home, food, or money is she. She Knows too well, the pitiful tale, Wine is a hollow mockery.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">My Pledge</span></h2>
<p>An empty brain and a troubled mind, A heart of remorse and iniquity. While the soul pants forth in gasping (groans?) Wine is a hollow mockery.</p>
<p>From the friendish demon may I ever think As I would from perditions flee, Neither touch, taste, nor handle, the cursed stuff, Wine is a hollow Mockery</p>
<p>Nov. 6th 1887</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">The Country School</span></h2>
<p>At the age of six, a little bad, With a mind scarce a minute long An imagination craving for work I humbly toddled along I did so because it was the rule, At that age to start to the country school</p>
<p>My A.B.C's were first drilled in By a man with muscle strong Who depended much on the correcting rod To help the boys along With an iron drill and a wooden rule He belabored us boys in that country school</p>
<p>I memorized the first two books And of course was promoted on, I then was allowed a pencil and slate And punishment for pictures drawn At times I felt as stubborn as a mule As I was knocked about in that country school.</p>
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<p>Time rolled on new branches taken, A new teacher the sceptre waved, I raised in size and increased in sense And of course was better behaved, Then I thought I once had been a fool For so rashly judging the country school</p>
<p>An Entrance Candidate I was sent away And with credit the exam I passed. To the High School then, I directed my course And {indecipherable} hard study buckled fast, But an outburst of sorrow, was hard to keep cool As I bid Adieu to that country school.</p>
<p>But time flew past and so did my funds While attending the B.C.I. But a year and a half gave me a 2nd "A" Then the Model terms soon flew by, And now pray believe it, I sway the rule The absolute monarch of a country school</p>
<p>nov. 7th '87 nov./et 195.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">The Dimple in her Chin</span></h2>
<p>{This journal entry is a song}</p>
<p>I was at the Model School I met my charmer fair Mid charming belles and blushing sufells The prettiest daisy there; I watched her while the master Talked Of Browning and Baldwin, I fell in love- no not with her- But the Dimple in her Chin</p>
<p>Chorus' ________</p>
<p>Oh the Dimple in her Chin, My heart did beat like sin, There's not a girl in all the school That I would sooner win.</p>
<p>I watched her up the stair, While we to classes went, Upon that dimple in her chin, My eyes were full intent.</p>
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<p>I asked her to the Vic that night, I told "Ed" and "Mag" to be in. And there we sang our little song Of the Dimple in her chin.</p>
<p>The Model terme will soon be o'er And then we all must part And each one in the country go, To do a Teacher's part. But then I know I'll ne'er forget The times we did put in, When we need to laugh and joke about The Dimple in her Chin</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline"> A Picnic Escapade</span></h2>
<p>On a beautiful morning in the month June Four pedagogues light hearted, With roses adorned and canes in hand To a brother's pic-nic started</p>
<p>They moved along for about a league, When to a house they came Where (angelio?) forms and heavenly smiles And dazzling beauty reign.</p>
<p>Here they spent a happy hour Entertained as if young Kings (Aloyisia?) their hostes appearing to all Like an angel bereft of wings.</p>
<p>Once more their faces to the west When suddenly from afar,</p>
<p>Appears two figures of sweeter form Than Ellen on of Lochinvars</p>
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<p>Oh how they try to induce them back But all without avail Then they all sorrowfully bid adieu And continue on their trail.</p>
<p>At Hillsdale they secure a guide Who shows a way much nearer Each rugged path and steep hillside Renders their goal the dearer</p>
<p>At last the grounds they do espy And to the tables with a rush, While "pilot John" drags off his form In the shade of a cooling bush</p>
<p>Swings, Croquet, and Foorball too Amuse those reckless swains, Maidens fair, with golden hair Dash love darts at their veins</p>
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<p>The day advanced cool night steals on All merriment now must end, The parting wish forced forth from all To again picnic with their friend.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">The Rustic Pedagogue</span></h2>
<p>Behind a desk o'erspread with book The rural teacher sat With features stern and piercing eye Forbiddin friendly chat.</p>
<p>His shiny coat and chalk-white hands His meditative looks Reveals the thought his busy mind Is centred all on books</p>
<p>The noisy urchins, on the floor Repeatedly tap their feet. They flop about and twist around And fall most off their seat.</p>
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<p>Their constant hum like swarming bees Resounds the school room o'er Just broken by the loud repost As a slate descends the floor.</p>
<p>The school soon large and dusty is The walls wth grates of lath. The ink be pattered desk-tops are The most cheering sighto he hath.</p>
<p>The stove is cracked, the pipes are bent The windows patched and sad From a nail above the master's seat Suspends the old (beech gad?).</p>
<p>The rod is now but little used, The teacher tries instead To reason, and in gentle words The pupils sighs are led.</p>
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<p>They tell him all their small complaints He's judge and jury both Decides the case and verdict gives Unwanting useless oath.</p>
<p>His work seems light when viewed by those Who labor all for grain, But his rewarded counts not in gold Nor his work in muscle's strain.</p>
<p>He sees the crop he daily sows, Tis budding every day And soon the fruit will ripen forth And then he gets his pay.</p>
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<p>When men look back to school boy days And before the world proclaim That their aspirations seeds were sown Not by work of men of flame.</p>
<p>But by their early youthful guide Their school soon demagogue Then bliss will crown the closing day Of the Rustic Pedagogue</p>
<p>Richview '85</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">In Memoriam</span></h2>
<p>Lines dedicated to the memory of George Sterling Wittet, who died at Schomberg Ont, of Dip spheria, Feb 8th 1888 Aged 0 years &</p>
<p>Like the blossoms of early spring time They blossom but die So like our fair young Georgie So soon he lade Goodbye.</p>
<p>His merry prattle ended, His rosy lips now cold, A lamb from the earth is taken To live in the upper fold.</p>
<p>He always seemed so happy, And so much enjoyed his play How he loved to hear a tory As he often used to pay.</p>
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<p>How he loved his baby brother, And when fever flushed his face, He wished him at his bedside, And longed him to embrace</p>
<p>He loved his little mission box And yet I see him run To tell "he had most a thousand cents" ~One hundred and fifty-one"</p>
<p>He always loved the flower, And his thought now gives me joy In paradise they never fade, But blossom for our boy.</p>
<p>Our hope of thee was lofty But have we cause to grieve Oh could our finest proddest wish, A grander fate conceive.</p>
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<p>We never can forget you Nor will we ever try But hope ere long to meet you In you mansions in the sky.</p>
<p>Where you a little messenger I am read the book of fate And tenderly watch over us And for our coming wait.</p>
<p>Why wonder why you left us Sorrow is not sent in vain The Great Physician maines to part He gives no useles pain</p>
<p>Our God to call us homeward His only lon sent down And now to simpl our hearts still more Has taken up our own</p>
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<p>You'll never hear his voice again throughout the long long day</p>
<p>His poor tender now with no living child is blest, For the two that God had given now in the churchyard rest, And when old age shall bosw them down and they are called to go, We hope in better hands they'll meet where sorrow they'll not know.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">For Autographs</span></h2>
<p>Every friend we meet with here, Makes our lives to us more dear, In sympathetic love like minds enturive Linking their thoughts in a sweet design Yet a stronger link connects the heart Contained by those who love impart.</p>
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<p>== Our Boys, == {C designs surrounding the title}</p>
<p>Who is it that feels that life's worth living, And this year a new life enjoys Thorough the benefits of the Gilford Levop (lodge Why the boys Who is it that sings in two church choirs, And loves the ladies all, But still prefers the bachelor's side, Why Paul.</p>
<p>Who is that has the nice new buggy And drives so slick and smart And opens three gates to get to her house Why Hart</p>
<p>Who is it that always beams with smiles 'Cause he launched on the matrimonial vowe And goes to bed now at 8 o'clock Why Dave</p>
<p>Who is it that crowned himself with success And his Edna the list did head Ten out of eleven his record stood Why Fred.</p>
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<p>Who is it that forgets the road he came And goes home by the town line generally Then he and the Chief walk across the fields Why Henry</p>
<p>Who is that drives to Arora sometimes With his niece and the lady beyaunt And Kept very mum but smiled all the while Why Johnt</p>
<p>Who is it plays the Irishman And his part always takes the best And would like to trade homes with Emerson Why Earnest</p>
<p>Who is it that goes to Cookstown no more Came home hungry and went down cellar and drank A pan of new milk, and ate a whole loaf of bread Why Frank</p>
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<p>Who is it lives on the Penetang road And whose sig is a perfect lilly And who wishes somebody had played in the N.W Why Willie</p>
<p>Who is that went to Alliston And in the foot race won some money But thought Gilford holidays in long Why Johnny</p>
<p>Who is it feels quite satisfied Because their names were missed And nothing was paid about them why all the rest</p>
<p>Written by F.G. Gilford Aug./ 93</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Song Far-ra-ra-boom-de-ay</span></h2>
<p>I'm going to sing, you a little song Just listen for, l' wont take me long Sto about Gilford lodge and those who belong And why we're such a happy throng We started our lodge, the first of May, We found that drinking did not pay We signed the pledge and from that day, If asked to drink, we smile and say. Cho. Far-ra ra soon</p>
<p>We meet each week on Thursday night, Our thoughts are Jure, our hearts are light, We're brothers and sisters for the right, For prohibition, we mean to fight, Our goal which is our boast our pride,, At every meeeting, is untied, And some new member, gets a side, And joins the ranks of those inside Cho Far-ra-ra</p>
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<p>Our program's always, interesting, We need recite, and play and sing, We learn something out of everything And sorrow far away, we fling We have had one, first class debate, About marrying the woman, that you hate And awful stories they did relate, While speaking on that first debate, Cho Far-ra-ra</p>
<p>The boys they played, one funny play, The Haunted House, as the name they pay, You'd laugh to see the somical way, They frightened the Irish man in that play With bed bugs big, and fat and strong, And imagination, with a tale that long, And a man in his shape, a walking along And a ghost the worst, of all the throng, Cho-Far-ra-ra</p>
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<p>There's some who will not join our camp, They pay the nights, are cool and damp, And on the roads they cannot tramp, And our laws are not the proper stamp, They'd like to know, what we do here, And talk about us very queer, If they ask for the password, never fear, Just quietly whisper in their ear, Cho-Far ra-ra</p>
<p>We've elected new offices as you see But the old chief will the new one be And the Vice u mice will smile at he And he'll smile back again at she Our Secretary's always in her place We all adore our charming Grace With her assistant smiling in her face They're just the pair in the proper-place Cho. Far. ra.</p>
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<p>Our Preasurer holds, the money tight And the financial sits just to his right, And the Chaplain with his eyes so bright And the Past Worthy who, is not here to-night Our Marshall who is good and true, And his Deputy to, assist him through, For fear they'd talk, which would not do, We keep the Vice between the two, Cho Far-ra-ra</p>
<p>And then there's our sentinel and ground To watch the door, and take the word, They're born good means we've always heard And they'll do their duty, you can rest assured, And now to our members one and all. As we spread o'er this, terrestrial ball, I hope with joy, we'll each recall, the times spent in the Gilford Temperance Hall. Cho. Far. ra-ra</p>
<p>Written by F.G.W July 1893.</p>
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<p>In years to come this book will show the path our fancy once did roam How gloom or joy would our mind's emloy. While sojourning in elines afar from home</p>
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<p>Long, long shall I remember thee When friends and all are gone Opt wll my memory wander back To dreams of days gone by.</p>
<p>{written upside down on page}</p>
<p>Books read during 1895- By Annie R. {symbol} Crissy's Sift 2 Christmas Pictures and other Tales 3 Oliver of the NO ill by 4. Mistaken Some books read in 1896 (1) "Without a home" by E.P. Roe</p>
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Annie Rutherford (1855 – 1917)
1894
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Mrs. M. Rutherford
Leith
Ont.
{Printed} - THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1894. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY The BROWN
BROS., Limited.
{Printed} CALENDAR.
{Printed} Dominion of Canada.
{Printed} Rates of Postage.
{Printed} Value of Foreign Coins.
{Printed} Practical Information.
{Printed} INTEREST TABLES.
{Printed} TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - January, 1894. February, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - March, 1894. April, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - May, 1894. June, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - July, 1894. August, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - September, 1894. October, 1894.
{Printed} Moon's Phases - November, 1894. December, 1894.
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JANUARY MONDAY 1 1894
Mac went to Annan to vote for Prohibition Thomas & I went to Mr Scotts Fine day
TUESDAY 2
Mac at Mr Gibsons Willie Bone & Jeannie here in the evening Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 3
Ma & Tom came down. Lilian Wells & Dorothy Fraser called Beautiful day
JANUARY THURSDAY 4 1894
Louisa Thomson here for tea Snow nearly all gone Dull warm day
FRIDAY 5
The W. F. M. Annual Meeting in the church Mrs McLennan gave us a very interesting address
Mac went to see Mr Elliott Snowing
SATURDAY 6
Mac & Jessie went to see Mr Elliott Rutherford & Jessie McGregor came down John Pringle died
Snowing
JANUARY SUNDAY 7 1894
Mac went to see Mr Elliott Jessie & I went to church Mrs Thomson here Stormy
MONDAY 8
Mac went to the mill Jessie went to see Mrs Cameron, who is very ill Stormy
TUESDAY 9
Mac in O S. The two Mrs McKeen's at Mrs. R's for tea Beautiful day
�JANUARY WEDNESDAY 10 1894
Went to Leith called at Mr Veitche's & Cameron Mac bought 4 cattle from Johnsons for $125
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 11
Annual meeting in the Church. Mrs. Burr & Mary at Mrs. R's for tea Very Stormy
FRIDAY 123
Mac Thomas & I were at Mr W. Ross's Clear & cold
JANUARY SATURDAY 13 1894
Mac in O. S. Had a letter from Ellie
Lovely day
SUNDAY 14
Mac & Jessie went to church. Mr R. Juylian called in the evening
Beautiful day
MONDAY 15
Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Mr Johnson came with the cattle
Raining
JANUARY TUESDAY 16 1894
Teameeting in the church. Mac went Mrs Thomson at Mrs R's for tea Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 17
Mac at the children's Social. Had a letter from Belle. Lovely day.
�THURSDAY 18
Wrote to Belle. Raining.
JANUARY FRIDAY 19 1894
Mac & I at Mr Thomsons, Hugh Elliott here. Weaned dear Thomas. Beautiful day.
SATURDAY 20
Mac & Andrew Waddell in O.S. with the democrat. Very windy.
SUNDAY 21
Jessie & Mac at church. Fine day.
JANUARY MONDAY 22 1894
Fine day.
TUESDAY 21
Jessie at at Mr Harkness. Wrote to Minnie & Ellie. Cold.
WEDNESDAY 24
Mrs Buzza died. Stormy.
JANUARY THURSDAY 25 1894
Special meeting of the congregation. Wrote to Tom's Minnie. Very cold.
FRIDAY 26
Mr. Carrie here for dinner. Jessie & Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Clear & cold.
SATURDAY 27
Jessie & Mac in town. Dan McDonald came. Stormy.
�JANUARY SUNDAY 28 1894
Jessie & Mac went to church Mr Anthony preached. Beautiful day.
MONDAY 29
I went to see the Dr called on Mrs. Fraser. Beautiful day.
TUESDAY 30
Mr. J. Elliott here. Fine day.
JANUARY WEDNESDAY 31 1894
Mr Elliott died. Mac Thomas & I at Mr Harkness's. Beautiful day.
FEBRUARY THURSDAY 1
Mac at Mr Waddells. Stormy.
FRIDAY 2
Mac & Jessie at Mr. Elliott's funeral Lottie Gilchrist's baby died. Cold.
FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3 1894
Mac went to town. Rutherford and Tom came down. Fine day.
SUNDAY 4
I went home with Tom. Very cold.
MONDAY 5
Lottie Gilchrist's baby buried. Ma and I went to Uncle Toms. Very cold.
FEBRUARY TUESDAY 6 1894
Ma & I went to see Uncle John, called at Bobs & Lundy's & had tea with Jeannie. Fine day.
WEDNESDAY 7
We went to Belle called at Tom's. Beautiful day.
�THURSDAY 8
Mac came up for me. Thawing.
FEBRUARY FRIDAY 9 1894
We came home from Sullivan. Very stormy.
SATURDAY 10
Mac went to see Neil Gilchrist. I had a letter from sister Minnie. Very stormy.
SUNDAY 11
Cold.
FEBRUARY MONDAY 12 1894
Mac went to Grange meeting at Annan. Wrote to Ma. Very Stormy.
TUESDAY 13
Mac in Rutherford cutting wood. Mac in OS at Presbytry meeting. Very cold.
WEDNESDAY 14
Mac & Rutherford cutting wood. Mr & Mrs. cold.
FEBRUARY THURSDAY 15 1894
I was up at Mr. Thomsons. Mr. & Miss Juylian called. Beautiful day.
FRIDAY 16
Mr. & Mrs. Thomson & Miss Mathison here in the evening. Fine day.
SATURDAY 17
Mac in Owen Sound. Stormy.
FEBRUARY SUNDAY 18 1894
I took sick in church & had to come home
�Fine day
MONDAY 19
Mac & I at Mr Elliotts
Cold
TUESDAY 20
Tea meeting at Annan Mac went
Cold
FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 21 1894
Mr Locke here for dinner John More for tea wrote to Minnie Cold
THURSDAY 22
A congregational meeting in the church Stormy
FRIDAY 23
Mac in O.S. Mrs Juylan & Miss Pop here in the evening Very cold
FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 1894
Mac in O.S. Brother Bob's little boy born Very cold
SUNDAY 25
Rutherford & Jessie went to Sullivan Cold
MONDAY 26
Mrs Souter & Mrs Scott called. Mrs Reid & M. Buzzy here in the evening. Fine day
FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 1894
Tom Minnie & baby came down Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 28
�Mac & I went to OS I called to see Mrs Howitt & Bessie Beautiful day
MARCH THURSDAY 1
Went to the W.F.M. meeting Beautiful day
MARCH FRIDAY 2 1894
Mac & I at Mr Scotts for tea Mac at Lizzie Taylors funeral Beautiful day
SATURDAY 3
Mrs Thomson here Beautiful day
SUNDAY 4
Very warm
MARCH MONDAY 5 1894
I wrote to Belle Maggie & Minnie Very warm
TUESDAY 6
Mac went to see Mr Veitch Jessie at Mr Thomsons Rained all day
WEDNESDAY 7
Very cold
MARCH THURSDAY 8 1894
Mrs Thomson Mrs T.J. Harkness & Mary Burr here. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Beautiful day
FRIDAY 9
Mrs P. Cameron died Mac at Mrs Sibbald funeral Assessor here Beautiful day
SATURDAY 10
Mac & Jessie at Mrs Cameron's funeral Beautiful day
�MARCH SUNDAY 11 1894
Union C.E meeting in the evening Very windy
Got Thomas his first pair of boots
MONDAY 12
Mac & Jessie in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the buggy roads as dry as summer A. Waddell
ploughing Fine day
TUESDAY 13
Mac went to Mr Henry's Snowing
MARCH WEDNESDAY 14 1894
Mac bought a steer from Mr White for $26.50 Fine day
THURSDAY 15
Mac & Rutherford in O.S. Cold
FRIDAY 16
Preaching in the church Mac sold Gertie to Mr {Wight} for $22 cold
MARCH SATURDAY 17 1894
Mac went to O.S. with Gertie Very dull
SUNDAY 18
Very warm
MONDAY 19
J called at Mrs McLeods Mary Burrs Mrs Days & Mrs Reids beautiful day
�MARCH TUESDAY 20 1894
John Gibson & Mac collecting for Manse J Gibson here for tea Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 21
Mac went to Sullivan for oats Rained
THURSDAY 22
Mac & O? Cameron came home from Sullivan Cold
MARCH FRIDAY 23 1894
Rutherford started to plough Cold
SATURDAY 24
Rained nearly all day
SUNDAY 25
Mac & I went to the C.E. meeting in the evening Cold
MARCH MONDAY 26 1894
Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood very little snow Cold
TUESDAY 27
Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood Fine day
WEDNESDAY 28
Beautiful day
MARCH THURSDAY 29 1894
Jessie at Mr Elliotts & Mr Burr's Cold
�FRIDAY 30
Mac at Mr Cuningham & Moores Beautiful day
SATURDAY 31
Mac & O.S. I was at Mr Thomson's for tea Fine day
APRIL SUNDAY 1 1894
Rutherford went home Cold
MONDAY 2
I called at Camerons Cold
TUESDAY 3
Mac & Rutherford in O.S. bought a steer for $27.00 Cold
APRIL WEDNESDAY 4 1894
Mr Cathree here for dinner Cold
THURSDAY 5
I was at the W.F.M. meeting. Rutherford ploughing Cold
FRIDAY 6
Mrs Harkness & Mrs Waddell at Mrs B's for tea Fine day
APRIL SATURDAY 7 1894
Mac & I in O.S. saw sister Maggie got a front tooth filled Very cold
SUNDAY 8
I was sick with the cold & couldn't go to church Cold
MONDAY 9
Cold
�APRIL TUESDAY 10 1894
Snowing
WEDNESDAY 11
Mac & I went to see Mrs Cameron Cold
THURSDAY 12
Mac at Bob Linns sale Beautiful day
APRIL FRIDAY 13 1894
Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's ploughing bee Beautiful day
SATURDAY 14
Mac & Andrew Waddell went to town. Mac brought home Bob Linn's cow Fine day
SUNDAY 15
We heard of Mr P. Juylan's death Beautiful day
APRIL MONDAY 16 1894
Sowed the peas
Fine day
TUESDAY 17
Mr R. Glenn called in the evening. Capt. McLeod & Mr Black here for dinner
Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 18
Mac went to O.S. for clover seed Beautiful day
APRIL THURSDAY 19 1894
The men sowed oats Very warm
�FRIDAY 20
Miss Mathison here for tea Sister Maggie left for B C.
Raining
SATURDAY 21
Mac in O.S.
Raining
APRIL SUNDAY 22 1894
Beautiful day
MONDAY 23
Had a letter from Belle
Fine day
TUESDAY 24
Wrote to Belle
Beautiful day
APRIL WEDNESDAY 25 1894
I washed blankets
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 26
I went up to see the Dr. Ma & Belle came down planted onions
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 27
Mac & Belle went to town
�Beautiful day
APRIL SATURDAY 28 1894
Rained in the morning Ma & Belle went home
SUNDAY 29
Mrs Thomson here in the evening
Beautiful day
MONDAY 30
Used the first of our rhubarb
Warm
MAY TUESDAY 1 1894
Jessie commenced house cleaning
Very warm
WEDNESDAY 2
Cold
THURSDAY 3
Mac went to Mr Henry's
beautiful day
MAY FRIDAY 4 1894
Mac & Jessie went to O.S. planted potatoes in the garden
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 5
Rutherford went home
�Rained
SUNDAY 6
Mac & I went to church in the afternoon & Jessie & I to C.E. meeting in the evening
Fine day
MAY MONDAY 7 1894
Mrs Thomson here for tea
Very windy
TUESDAY 8 {no entry}
WEDNESDAY 9 {no entry}
MAY THURSDAY 10 1894
Jessie finished house cleaning
Fine day
FRIDAY 11
Mac in O.S.
Fine day
SATURDAY 12
Mac put the cattle in the front
Beautiful day
MAY SUNDAY 13 1894
Jessie & I went to church
Fine day
�MONDAY 14
Mac sold two pigs to Mr Horne for $22.75 Mac & Jessie at Mr Elliotts
Raining
TUESDAY 15
Mr Wilkinson here for dinner Minnie Tom Mrs McDonald & Ellie came down
Cold
MAY WEDNESDAY 16 1894
Mac in O.S.
Raining
THURSDAY 17
Miss Mathison here for tea
Raining
FRIDAY 18
Wrote to sister Minnie
Very wet
MAY SATURDAY 19 1894
Mac went to O.S.
Raining
SUNDAY 20
Mac Jessie & Minnie went to church
Raining
�MONDAY 21
Tom came for Minnie
Cold
MAY TUESDAY 22 1894
Minnie went home Mrs Scott here for tea
Fine day
WEDNESDAY 23
Raining
THURSDAY 24
Fine day
MAY FRIDAY 25 1894
Jessie sprained her ankle Washed the sheep
Raining
SATURDAY 26
Mac in O.S.
SUNDAY 27
Mac & I at church
Rained
MAY MONDAY 28 1894
Mac in O.S.
Snowing
�TUESDAY 29
Mrs Bone here Auntie Janet & Mary Ann came down
Cold
WEDNESDAY 30
Raining in the forenoon Auntie Janet & M.A. went home in the evening
Hard frost
MAY THURSDAY 31 1894
Mac at Mr Woods with Kate. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Mrs Thompson had currant pie for
dinner
Fine day
JUNE FRIDAY 1
Raining
SATURDAY 2
Mac in O.S. Miss Cameron & Ollie here in the evening
Cold
JUNE SUNDAY 3 1894
Communion at Annan Mac & Jessie went. Mac & I at C.E. meeting in the evenng
Showers
MONDAY 4
Mac & Thomas & Jessie went home
Fine day
�TUESDAY 5
Ma came down with Mac
Cold
JUNE WEDNESDAY 6 1894
Pa, Jessie & Thomas came down Mrs Thomson here for tea
Fine day
THURSDAY 7
Pa & Ma went home Jessie Gilchrist & her husband here
Fine day
FRIDAY 8
Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Harkness's
Raining
JUNE SATURDAY 9 1894
Planted potatoes 17 drills Rutherford went home
Very warm
SUNDAY 10
Very warm
MONDAY 11
Mac & Sid working at fence
Very warm
JUNE TUESDAY 12 1894
Mac in O.S. Mr Wilkinson & Miss Parsons called
�Very warm
WEDNESDAY 13
Mary Burr here Mr Woods here for tea
Very warm
THURSDAY 14
Sowed the first of the turnips
Very warm
JUNE FRIDAY 15 1894
Mrs McKeen & Mrs Cowper here. I wrote to Maggie & Ellie John came down on his bicycle
Very Warm
SATURDAY 16
Mac in O.S. with the wool John went home
Very Warm
SUNDAY 17
Raining
JUNE MONDAY 18 1894
Raining
TUESDAY 19
Sid finished the fence Miss Mathison called
Raining
WEDNESDAY 20
I went to Leith. Mac finished sowing turnips Jessie went to see Mrs Slone
�Beautiful day
JUNE THURSDAY 21 1894
Mr & Mrs Gould & Mrs Harkness called
Very warm
FRIDAY 22
Very warm
SATURDAY 23
Mac in O.S. brought dear Bessie out W. McArthur & Kate came down
Very warm
JUNE SUNDAY 24 1894
Mac went to O.S. for Mr. Rodger's who preached in our church at 1/2 past two o clock
Very warm
MONDAY 25
I oiled the kitchen floor Mac at Annan
Very warm
TUESDAY 26
Election day Mac at Mr Manyards for tea
Very warm
JUNE WEDNESDAY 27 1894
Mac at Mr Sutherland
Cool
�THURSDAY 28
Rutherford & Jessie planted cabbage
Very warm
FRIDAY 29
Tom & Minnie came down
Very warm
JUNE SATURDAY 30 1894
Kate McGregor came home
Very warm
JULY SUNDAY 1
Very Warm
MONDAY 2
S.S. {Sunday School} picnic at Leith Mac went to O.S. with Kate in the evening
Fine cool day
JULY TUESDAY 3 1894
Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. Mrs T here in the evening
Fine day
WEDNESDAY 4
Mac in O.S. with a load of hay Mrs. T. here in the evening
Cool
THURSDAY 5
Mac in O.S for the new mower
�Cool
JULY FRIDAY 6 1894
Men working on the road
Cool
SATURDAY 7
Finished on the road I went to Mr Thomson Rutherford went home
Cool day
SUNDAY 8
Mr Bremner preached
Cool
JULY MONDAY 9 1894
Sid Day came commenced the hay
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 10
Mac at Mr Ormstons raising
beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 11
J. Veitch here
Very warm
JULY THURSDAY 12 1894
Mac at Mr Spence's raising
Cool
�FRIDAY 13
Commenced taking in the hay. Sold 10 cattle to W. Harkness for $405.00
Very warm
SATURDAY 14
Very warm
JULY SUNDAY 15 1894
Very warm
MONDAY 16
Mac & R in O.S. with the cattle
Very warm
TUESDAY 17
Jessie went to see Mrs J. Harkness
Very warm
JULY WEDNESDAY 18 1894
Very warm
THURSDAY 19
Finished cutting the hay
Very warm
FRIDAY 20
Rained
JULY SATURDAY 21 1894
Mrs & Miss Paterson called
�Cool
SUNDAY 22
beautiful day
MONDAY 23
Finished the hay
Fine day
JULY TUESDAY 24 1894
I wrote to the two Minnie's & Belle
Very warm
WEDNESDAY 25
Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Annan in the evening
Very warm
THURSDAY 26
Lottie Gilchrist called
Very warm
JULY FRIDAY 27 1894
Very warm
SATURDAY 28
Very warm
SUNDAY 29
Very warm
�JULY MONDAY 30
Very warm
TUESDAY 31
Ma & Belle came down Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Maynards Mr & Mrs Fraser called
Cool
AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1
Ma & I at Mr Thomsons in the evening George Thomsons wife died
rained
AUGUST THURSDAY 2 1894
Ma & Belle went home
Beautiful cool day
FRIDAY 3
Mac in O. S Scotchmans picnic in Leith
cool
SATURDAY 4
Men pulling peas
Beautiful
AUGUST SUNDAY 5 1894
Warm
MONDAY 6
Very warm
�TUESDAY 7
Mrs Thomson here
Very warm
AUGUST WEDNESDAY 8 1894
Cool
THURSDAY 9
Garden party at Mr Scotts
Beautiful cool day
FRIDAY 10
Finished cutting the grain
Cool
AUGUST SATURDAY 11 1894
Mac & Rutherford at Mr Waddells drawing in peas, Tom & Minnie came down
Fine day
SUNDAY 12
Tom went home Mr Waits preached Mrs Scott & Amelia called
Very warm
MONDAY 13
The men at Mr W McKeen threshing. Jessie at Mrs Burrs for tea Mrs Bone called
Very warm
AUGUST TUESDAY 14 1894
Men drawing in oats
�Very warm
WEDNESDAY 15
Cool
THURSDAY 16
Finished harvesting
Beautiful day
AUGUST FRIDAY 17 1894
The men at Mr. Waddells threshing
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 18
The men at Mr Souter's threshing Minnie went home
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 19
Rutherford went home
Beautiful day
AUGUST MONDAY 20 1894
Ollie Cameron came George Scott drowned
Cool
TUESDAY 21
Mac in O. S. to see Mr Hurry Henry Thomson called Miss M. & Louisa here in the evening
WEDNESDAY 22
Marshall Scott here for dinner. Wrote to sister Belle
�Beautiful day
AUGUST THURSDAY 23 1894
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 24
Terrible fire in the broken front. George Scott buried
Very warm
SATURDAY 25
Mr Julyan here for dinner
Warm
AUGUST SUNDAY 26 1894
Warm
MONDAY 27
Very warm
TUESDAY 28
Pa & Ma came down Nellie Kemp here Mac in O.S.
Beautiful day
AUGUST WEDNESDAY 29 1894
Martha & Bessie Buzza married
Raining
THURSDAY 30
Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's threshing
Beautiful day
�FRIDAY 31
Preaching in the church. Our dear little Maggie born at half past nine P.M.
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 1 1894
Ma came down
SUNDAY 2
Communion in Leith.
Very warm
MONDAY 3
Mr Thomson's had the threshing machine
Very warm
SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 4 1894
Mac went to O.S. Mr. & Mrs. Fraser called in the evening
Rained very heavy
WEDNESDAY 5
Mac Jessie & Thomas went to R. Harknesse's Mrs Scott called
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 6
Had a letter from Belle Mrs McKeen & Jessie called
Beautiful day
�SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 7 1894
Pa came down Ma went home. Mac at Mr Julyans threshing
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 8
Mac went to O.S.
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 9
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER MONDAY 10 1894
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 11
Mrs Day & Miss Mathison called. Mac went to O.S. with a load of oats
Cold
WEDNESDAY 12
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13 1894
We had the threshing machine Bob & Martha here
Rained in the evening
FRIDAY 14
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 15
Mac & Jessie in O.S.
�Rained
SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 16 1894
Beautiful day
MONDAY 17
Mac in O.S. with 16 bls of fall apples. Belle & Sandy came down
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 18
Mac at the O.S. show
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 19 1894
Belle & Sandy went home Mrs Thomson here Uncle Malcolm came down
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 20
Mr & Mrs Fraser & Mrs McAuley called
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 21
Mac & Jessie went to Sullivan
Fine day
SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 22 1894
Mac went to O.S.
Rained
�SUNDAY 23
Very windy
MONDAY 24
Raining
SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 25 1894
Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Camerons Rebecca Scott & Mrs George Scott called
Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 26
Mac & Jessie went to Meaford
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 27
Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Moores Miss E. Cameron here
Beautiful day
SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 28 1894
Ellie came down with Rutherford
Lovely day
SATURDAY 29
Mac went to O.S. Mrs Harkness & Mrs Juylian here Jessie at Mr Thomssons
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 30
Beautiful day
�OCTOBER MONDAY 3 1894
Very Windy
TUESDAY 2
Commenced digging potatoes Mary Ann here
WEDNESDAY 3
Sydenham show Mac Jessie & R went
Raining
OCTOBER THURSDAY 4 1894
I went to the F Mission meeting Rebecca Scott spoke I enjoyed it very much
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 5
Kilsyth show Jessie McNab came down Ellie went home Jessie McNab came down
Raining
SATURDAY 6
Cold
OCTOBER SUNDAY 7 1894
Mac Thomas & I went to church
Beautiful day
MONDAY 8
Mac went to O.S. with Jessie McNab
Cold
�TUESDAY 9
Jessie went to Mrs Alexander's Maggie & I went to Mr Thomsons packing winter apples
Beautiful day
OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 10 1894
Mary Burr here Ollie cleaned the dining room
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 11
I was at Miss Camerons for tea. Mac in O.S. with 4 sheep & 2 hogs
Fine day
FRIDAY 12
Mac & I at Annan Called to see Rebecca Scott Mrs Jolly Mrs Reid & Jean Gibson here for tea
Beautiful day
OCTOBER SATURDAY 13 1894
Mac in O.S. with winter apples R went home with Polly. Frank Reid died
Cold
SUNDAY 14
Cold
MONDAY 15
Mac went to Franks Reids funeral
Beautiful day
OCTOBER TUESDAY 16 1894
I was at Mr Frasers for tea
�Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 17
Finished digging the potatoes Rebecca Scott married
Beautiful day
THURSDAY 18
Mac & I went to O.S. Mrs Gilchrist Flora & Cassie Alexander here
Fine day
OCTOBER FRIDAY 19 1894
Maggie & Fanny Harkness at Mrs R.s Ollie left
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 20
Mac in O.S.
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 21
Mac Thomas & I went to Church
Beautiful warm day
OCTOBER MONDAY 22 1894
Commenced the turnips
Fine day
TUESDAY 23
Mac bought two cattle from Mr. Cavers for $45
Raining
�WEDNESDAY 24
Wrote to sister Minnie
Fine day
OCTOBER THURSDAY 25 1894
Mac at ploughing match at Mr Ollivers
Fine day
FRIDAY 26
Jessie at Mr Gibsons & Crawfords Tom & Minnie came down
Beautiful day
SATURDAY 27
Mac & Tom went to Meaford
Beautiful day
OCTOBER SUNDAY 28 1894
Beautiful day
MONDAY 29
I spent the afternoon at Mr Thomsons
Beautiful day
TUESDAY 30
Mac went to O.S. with a load of hogs for Mr Kempt.
Raining
OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 31 1894
No Entry
�NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1
No Entry
FRIDAY 2
Mr Thomson & Thomas here working at the turnIps Wrote to Grace
Fine day
NOVEMBER SATURDAY 3 1894
Mac in O.S.
Raining
SUNDAY 4
Raining
MONDAY 5
I was laid up with sore eyes Finished the turnips
Cold
NOVEMBER TUESDAY 6 1894
Mac in O.S. for Mr Kempt
Snowing
WEDNESDAY 7
Mr William Lemon died
Cold
THURSDAY 8
Mrs Scott & Miss Mathison here
Fine day
�NOVEMBER FRIDAY 9 1894
Cold
SATURDAY 10
Mac at Mr Lemons funeral
Cold
SUNDAY 11
Mr Forrest preached
Stormy
NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 1894
Mac has a very sore hand
Stormy
TUESDAY 13
We took the children for a drive in the cutter called at Mr Thomsons
Beautiful day
WEDNESDAY 14
Cold
NOVEMBER THURSDAY 15 1894
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 16
{No Entry}
SATURDAY 17
Mrs Thomson called
�Fine day
NOVEMBER SUNDAY 18 1894
Cold
MONDAY 19
Mr Fraser called
Very cold
TUESDAY 20
Hugo Lyttle died
Cold
NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 21 1894
Mac at Mr W McArthurs funeral. Mrs C.P. Day here
Cold
THURSDAY 22
Thanksgiving day Mac Jessie & Thomas went to church
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 23
Beautiful day
{Several Pages Missing}
NOVEMBER FRIDAY 30 1894
Mac Maggie & I went out home
Beautiful day
�DECEMBER SATURDAY 1
{No Entry}
SUNDAY 2
{No Entry}
DECEMBER SUNDAY 3 1894
Maggie took sick Rutherford & McQuigly started to cut wood
TUESDAY 4
{No Entry}
WEDNESDAY 5
{No Entry}
DECEMBER THURSDAY 6 1894
Pa took Maggie & I home from Sullivan
Beautiful day
FRIDAY 7
{No Entry}
SATURDAY 8
Raining
DECEMBER SUNDAY 9 1894
Raining
MONDAY 10
Mac & Jessie in O.S.
Beautiful
�TUESDAY 11
Miss Mathison called
Fine day
DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 12 1894
Very wet
THURSDAY 13
{No Entry}
FRIDAY 14
Preaching at Annan
Fine day
DECEMBER SATURDAY 15 1894
Kate McGregor came home
Fine day
SUNDAY 16
Communion at Annan Mac & I went
Very windy
MONDAY 17
Wrote to Ma Mac went to OS with Kate
Cold
DECEMBER TUESDAY 18 1894
I went to see Mary Scott
Fine day
�WEDNESDAY 19
Jessie at Mr John Harkness's
Fine day
THURSDAY 20
Jessie went to see Jessie Ross
Fine day
DECEMBER FRIDAY 21 1894
Rutherford went home
Fine day
SATURDAY 22
Beautiful day
SUNDAY 23
Beautiful day
DECEMBER MONDAY 24 1894
Tom & Minnie came down
Fine day
TUESDAY 25
Snowing
WEDNESDAY 26
Snowing
DECEMBER THURSDAY 27 1894
Will Ross called
�Very cold
FRIDAY 28
Uncle Tom & Belle came down with Rutherford
Cold
SATURDAY 29
Mac went to O.S. with Uncle Tom
Very cold
DECEMBER SUNDAY 30 1894
Had our little Maggie baptized
Cold
MONDAY 31
Mac & I took Thomas to see Mary Scott Mac & Jessie went to Mr. Elliotts
Cold
{No Date, probably Jan 1 1895}
Cold
MEMORANDA {No Entry}
MEMORANDA {No Entry}
NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE
DATE NAME DOLLS CTS
16th May {Marked Paid across
May entries}
in
�16 Cream 9
18 " 2 3/4
21 " 9 1/4
23 " 6 1/2
25 " 7 3/4
28 " 9 1/4
30 " 4
June
1 cream 4 1/4
4 " 5 3/4
6 " 4 1/2
8 " 5 3/4
11 " 9
13 " 5 1/4
15 " 5
�18 " 9 1/4
20 " 5 1/4
22 " 5 3/4
8 3/4
NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE
DATE NAME DOLLS CTS
No Entries
NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE
DATE
No Entries
NAME DOLLS CTS
CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY
Date
No Entries
Received Paid
CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY
Date
No Entries
Received Paid
�CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE
Date Received Paid
T Alexander & Christie
{Address written across the
table}
64 South Castle Street
Liverpool
England
{Inside back cover used to tally columns of figures but no specifics as to what they are for.}
For more information on Annie Rutherford, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under
“Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca
�
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<p>Mrs. M. Rutherford</p>
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<p>{Printed} - THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1894. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited.</p>
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<p>{Printed} CALENDAR.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Dominion of Canada.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Rates of Postage.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Value of Foreign Coins.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Practical Information.</p>
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<p>{Printed} INTEREST TABLES.</p>
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<p>{Printed} TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - January, 1894. February, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - March, 1894. April, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - May, 1894. June, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - July, 1894. August, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - September, 1894. October, 1894.</p>
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<p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - November, 1894. December, 1894.</p>
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<p>JANUARY MONDAY 1 1894 Mac went to Annan to vote for Prohibition Thomas & I went to Mr Scotts Fine day</p>
<p>TUESDAY 2 Mac at Mr Gibsons Willie Bone & Jeannie here in the evening Beautiful day</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 3 Ma & Tom came down. Lilian Wells & Dorothy Fraser called Beautiful day</p>
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<p>JANUARY THURSDAY 4 1894</p>
<p>Louisa Thomson here for tea Snow nearly all gone Dull warm day</p>
<p>FRIDAY 5</p>
<p>The W. F. M. Annual Meeting in the church Mrs McLennan gave us a very interesting address Mac went to see Mr Elliott Snowing</p>
<p>SATURDAY 6</p>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to see Mr Elliott Rutherford & Jessie McGregor came down John Pringle died Snowing</p>
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<p>JANUARY SUNDAY 7 1894</p>
<p>Mac went to see Mr Elliott Jessie & I went to church Mrs Thomson here Stormy</p>
<p>MONDAY 8</p>
<p>Mac went to the mill Jessie went to see Mrs Cameron, who is very ill Stormy</p>
<p>TUESDAY 9</p>
<p>Mac in O S. The two Mrs McKeen's at Mrs. B's for tea Beautiful day</p>
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<p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 10 1894</p>
<p>Went to Leith called at Mr Vectche's{?} & Cameron Mac bought 4 cattle from Johnsons for $125 Beautiful day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 11</p>
<p>Annual meeting in the Church. Mrs. Burr & Mary at Mrs. B's for tea Very Stormy</p>
<p>FRIDAY 123</p>
<p>Mac Thomas & I were at Mr W. Boss's Clear & cold</p>
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<p>JANUARY SATURDAY 13 1894</p>
<p>Mac in O. S. Had a letter from Ellie</p>
<p>Lovely day</p>
<p>SUNDAY 14</p>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to church. Mr B. Juylian called in the evening</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>MONDAY 15</p>
<p>Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Mr Johnson came with the cattle</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Teameeting in the church. mac went Mrs Thomson at Mrs B's for tea Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mae at the children's Social. Had a letter from Belle. Lovely day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to Belle. Raining.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Thomsons, Hugh Elliott here. Weaned dear Thomas. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Andrew Waddell in O.S. with the democrat. Very windy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & Mac at church. Fine day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at at Mr Harkness. Wrote to Minnie & Ellie. Cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Mrs {Uncertain name: Buzza?} died. Stormy. {Buzza?}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Special meeting of the congregation. Wrote to Tom's Minnie. Very cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mr. Carrie here for dinner. Jessie & Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Clear & cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & Mac in town. Dan McDonald came. Stormy.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & Mac went to church {Uncertain name: Mr Cuthoy?} preached. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>I went to see the Dr called on Mrs. Fraser. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mr. J. Elliott here. Fine day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 31 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr Elliott died. Mac Thomas & I at Mr Harkness's. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Waddells. Stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie at Mr. Elliott's funeral Lottie Gilchrist's baby died. Cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to town. Rutherford and Tom came down. Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>I went home with Tom. Very cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Lottie Gilchrist's baby buried. Ma and I went to Uncle Toms. Very cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Ma & I went to see Uncle. John called at Bobs & Lindy's & had tea with Jeannie. Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>We went to Belle called at Tom's. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac came up for me. Thawing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 9 1894</span></h2>
<p>We came home from Sullivan. Very stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to see Neil Gilchrist. I had a letter from sister Minnie. Very stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Grange meeting at Annan. Wrote to Ma. Very Stormy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mac in Rutherford cutting wood. Mac in OS at Presbytry meeting. Very cold.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford cutting wood. Mr & Mrs. cold.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>I was up at Mr. Thomsons. Mr. & Miss Juylian called. Beautiful day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mr. & Mrs. Thomson & Miss Mathison here in the evening. Fine day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mac in Owen Sound. Stormy.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 18 1894</span></h2>
<p>I took sick in church & had to come home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Elliotts</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Tea meeting at Annan Mac went</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 21 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr Locke here for dinner John More for tea wrote to Minnie Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>A congregational meeting in the church Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. Mrs Juylan & Miss Pop here in the evening Very cold</p>
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<p>{}== FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 1894 ==</p>
<p>Mac in O.S. Brother Bob's little boy born Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford & Jessie went to Sullivan Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Souter & Mrs Scott called. Mrs Reid & M. Buzzy here in the evening. Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 1894</span></h2>
<p>Tom Minnie & baby came down Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to OS I called to see Mrs Howitt & Bessie Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Went to the W.F.M. meeting Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 2 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Mr Scotts for tea Mac at Lizzie Taylors funeral Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson here Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 5 1894</span></h2>
<p>I wrote to Belle Maggie & Minnie Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to see Mr Veitch Jessie at Mr Thomsons Rained all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 7</span></h2>
<p>Very cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 8 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson Mrs T.J. Harkness & Mary Burr here. I was at the Thomsons for tea. Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Mrs P. Cameron died Mac at Mrs Sibbold funeral Assessor here Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie at Mrs Cameron's funeral Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 11 1894</span></h2>
<p>Union C.E meeting in the evening Very windy</p>
<p>Got Thomas his first pair of boots</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the buggy roads as dry as summer A. Waddell ploughing Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Mr Henry's Snowing</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 14 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac bought a steer from Mr White for $26.50 Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford in O.S. {Owen Sound} Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Preaching in the church Mac sold Gertie to Mr {Wyle?} for $22 cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 17 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} with Gertie Very dull</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>J called at Mrs McLeods Mary Burrs Mrs Days & Mrs Reids beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 20 1894</span></h2>
<p>John Gibson & Mac collecting for manse J Gibson here for tea Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Sullivan for oats Rained</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Mac & O Cameron came home from Sullivan Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 23 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford started to plough Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Rained nearly all day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to the C.E. meeting in the evening Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 26 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood very little snow Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 29 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr Elliotts & Mr Burr's Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Cunningham & Moores Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Mac & O.S. {Owen Sound} I was at Mr Thomson's for tea Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 1 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford went home Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>I called at Camerons Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford in O.S. {Owen Sound} bought a steer for $27.00 Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 4 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr Cathree here for dinner Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>I was at the W.Y.M. meeting. Rutherford ploughing Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Harkness & Mrs Waddell at Mrs B's for tea Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 7 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I in O.S. {Owen Sound} saw sister Maggie got a front tooth filled Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>I was sick with the cold & couldn't go to church Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to see Mrs Cameron Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Bob {Linns?} sale Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's ploughing bee Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Andrew Waddell went to town. Mac brought home Bob {Linn's?} cow Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>We heard of Mr P. Juylan's death Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Sowed the peas</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mr B. Glenn called in the evening. Capt. McLeod & Mr Black here for dinner Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} for clover seed Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>The men sowed oats Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Miss Mathison here for tea Sister Maggie left for BC Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Had a letter from Belle Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to Belle Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>I washed blankets Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>I went up to see the Dr. Ma & Belle came down planted onions Beautiful day</p>
<h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{town}= FRIDAY 27 =</span></h1>
<p>Mac & Belle went to town Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Rained in the morning Ma & Belle went home</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson here in the evening Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Used the first of our rhubarb Warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 1 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie commenced house cleaning Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Mr Henry's beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 4 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to O.S. {Owen Sound} planted potatoes in the garden Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford went home Rained</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to church in the afternoon & Jessie & I to C.E. meeting in the evening Fine day</p>
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<h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{tea}= MAY MONDAY 7 1894 =</span></h1>
<p>Mrs Thomson here for tes Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>{no entry}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>{no entry}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie finished house cleaning Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac put the cattle in the front Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie & I went to church Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Mac sold two pigs to Mr Horne for $22.75 Mac & Jessie at Mr Elliotts Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mr Wilkinson here for dinner Minnie Tom Mrs McDonald & Ellie came down Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Miss Mathison here for tea Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to sister Minnie Very wet</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Minnie went to church Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Tom came for Minnie Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Minnie went home Mrs Scott here for tea Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Jessie sprained her ankle Washed the sheep Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at church Rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Bone here Auntie Janet & Mary Ann came down Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Raining in the forenoon Auntie Janet & M.A. went home in the evening Hard frost</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 31 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Woods with Kate. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Mrs Thompson had currant pie for dinner Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Miss Cameron & Ollie here in the evening Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 3 1894</span></h2>
<p>Communion at Annan Mac & Jessie went. Mac & I at C.E. meeting in the evening Showers</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Thomas & Jessie went home Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Ma came down with Mac Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 6 1894</span></h2>
<p>Pa, Jessie & Thomas came down Mrs Thomson here for tea Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Pa & Ma went home Jessie Gilchrist & her husband here Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Harkness's Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 9 1894</span></h2>
<p>Planted potatoes 17 drills Rutherford went home Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Sid working at fence Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE TUESDAY 12 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Mr Wilkinson & Miss Parsons called Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Mary Burr here Mr Woods here for tea Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Sowed the first of the turnips Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 15 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mrs McKeen & Mrs Cowper here. I wrote to Maggie & Ellie John came down on his bicycle Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with the wool John went home Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 18 1894</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Sid finished the fence Miss Mathison called Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>I went to Leith. Mac finished sowing turnips Jessie went to see Mrs Slone Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 21 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mr & Mrs Gould & Mrs Harkness called Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} brought dear Bessie out W. McArthur & Kate came down Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 24 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} for Mr. Rodger's who preached in out church at 1/2 past five o clock Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>I oiled the kitchen floor Mac at Annan Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Election day Mac at Mr Manyards for tea Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 27 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Sutherlands Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford & Jessie planted cabbage Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie came down Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 30 1894</span></h2>
<p>Kate McGregor came home Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 1</span></h2>
<p>Very Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>S.S. {Sunday School} picnic at Leith Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} with Kate in the evening Fine cool day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 3 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} with a load of hay. Mrs Y here in the evening Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} with a load of hay Mrs. Y. here in the evening Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} for the new mower Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 6 1894</span></h2>
<p>Men working on the road Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Finished on the road I went to Mr Thomson Rutherford went home Cool day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mr Bremner preached Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 9 1894</span></h2>
<p>Sid Day came commenced the hay Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Ormistons raising beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>J. Veitch here Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 12 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Spences raising Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>Commenced taking in the hay. Sold 10 cattle to W. Harkness for $405.00 Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 15 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Mac & R in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the cattle Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to see Mrs J. Harkness Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 18 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Finished cutting the hay Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY July 21</span></h2>
<p>Mrs & Miss Paterson called Cool</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Finished the hay Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 24 1894</span></h2>
<p>I wrote to the two Minnie's & Belle Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Annan in the evening Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h3>
<p>Lottie Gilchrist called Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 27 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h3>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h3>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 30 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3>
<p>Ma & Belle came down Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Maynards Mr & Mrs Fraser called Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3>
<p>Ma & I at Mr Thomsons in the evening George Thomsons wife died rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Ma & Belle went home Beautiful cool day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3>
<p>Mac in O. S. {Owen Sound} Scotchmans picnic in Leith cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3>
<p>Men pulling peas Beautiful</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 5 1894</span></h2>
<p>Warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h3>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3>
<p>Mrs Thomson here Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 8 1894</span></h2>
<p>Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9</span></h3>
<p>Garden party at Mr Scotts Beautiful cool day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3>
<p>Finished cutting the grain Cool</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 11 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Rutherford at Mr Waddells drawing in peas, Tom & Minnie came down Fine day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h3>
<p>Tom went home Mr Waits preached Mrs Scott & Amelia called Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13</span></h3>
<p>The men at Mr W McKeens threshing. Jessie at Mrs Burrs for tea Mrs Bone called Very warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 14 1894</span></h2>
<p>Men drawing in oats Very warm</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3>
<p>Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16</span></h3>
<p>Finished harvesting Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 17 1894</span></h2>
<p>The men at Mr. Waddells threshing Beautiful day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3>
<p>The men at Mr Souter's threshing Minnie went home Beautiful day</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19</span></h3>
<p>Rutherford went home Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 20 1894</span></h2>
<p>Ollie Cameron came George Scott drowned Cool</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3>
<p>Mac in O. S. {Owen Sound} to see Mr Hurry Henry Thomson called Miss M. & Louisa here in the evening</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3>
<p>Marshall Scott here for dinner. Wrote to sister Belle Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 23 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Terrible fire in the broken front. George Scott buried</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Mr Julyan here for dinner</p>
<p>Warm</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 26 1894</span></h2>
<p>Warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Very warm</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Pa & Ma came down Nellie Kemp here Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 29 1894</span></h2>
<p>Martha & Bessie Guzza married</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's threshing</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Preaching in the church. Our dear little Maggie born at half past nine P.M.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<p>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 1 1894</p>
<p>Ma came down</p>
<p>SUNDAY 2</p>
<p>Communion in Leith.</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
<p>MONDAY 3</p>
<p>Mr Thomson's had the threshing machine</p>
<p>Very warm</p>
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<p>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 4 1894</p>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Mr. & Mrs. Fraser called in the evening</p>
<p>Rained very heavy</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY 5</p>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas went to R. Harknesse's</p>
<p>Mrs Scott called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p>THURSDAY 6</p>
<p>Had a letter from Belle Mrs McKeen + Jessie called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 7 1894</span></h2>
<p>Pa came down Ma went home. Mac at Mr Julyans threshing</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= TUESDAY 11</span></h1>
<p>Mrs Day & Miss Mathison called. mac went to O.S. with a load of oats</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>We had the threshing machine Bob & Martha here</p>
<p>Rained in the evening</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S.</p>
<p>Rained</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with 16 bls of fall apples. Belle & Sandy came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac at the O.S. show</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Belle & Sandy went home Mrs Thomson here Uncle Malcolm came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mr & Mrs Fraser & Mrs McAuley called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to Sullivan</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S.</p>
<p>Rained</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY</span></h2>
<p>Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Camerons Rebecca Scott & Mrs George Scott called</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie went to Meaford</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Moores Miss E. Cameron here</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Ellie came down with Rutherford</p>
<p>Lovely day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. Mrs harkness & Mrs Juylian here Jessie at Mr Thompsons</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 1 1894</span></h2>
<p>Very Windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Commenced digging potatoes Mary Ann here</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Sydenham show Mac Jessie & B went</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 4 1894</span></h2>
<p>I went to the Y Mission meeting Rebecca Took spoke I enjoyed it very much</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>Kilsyth show Jessie McNab came down Ellie went home Jessie McNab came down</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 7 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I went to church</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with Jessie McNab</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to Mrs Alexander's Maggie & I ent to Mr Thomsons packing winter apples</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 10 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mary Burr here Ollie cleaned the dining room</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>I was at Miss Camerons for tea. Mac in O.S. with 4 sheep & 2 hogs</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I at Annan Called to see Rebecca Scott Mrs Jolly mrs Reid & Jean Gibson here for tea</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 13 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. with winter apples R went home with Polly. Frank Reid died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to Frank Reids funeral</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 16 1894</span></h2>
<p>I was at Mr Frasers for tea</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Finished digging the potatoes Rebecca Scott married</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I went to O.S. Mrs Gilchrist Flora & Cassie Alexander here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 19 1894</span></h2>
<p>Maggie & Fanny Harkness at Mrs B.s Ollie left</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac Thomas & I went to Church</p>
<p>Beautiful warm day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 22 1894</span></h2>
<p>Commenced the turnips</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Mac bought two cattle from Mr. Lavers for $45</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to sister Minnie</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 25 1894</span></h2>
<p>Mac at plough match at Mr Ollivers</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr Gibsons & Crawfords Tom & Minnie came down</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Tom went to Meaford</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 28 1894</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>I spent the afternoon at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with a load of hogs for Mr Kempt.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 31 1894</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 1</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2>
<p>Mr Thomson & Thomas here working at the turnps Wrote to Grace</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S.</p>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2>
<p>I was laid up with sore eyes Finished the turnips</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Mac in O.S. FOR Mr Kempt</p>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2>
<p>Mr William Lemon died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Scott & Miss Mathison here</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr Lemons funeral</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Mr Forrest preached</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Mac has a very sore hand</p>
<p>Stormy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2>
<p>We took the children for a drive in the cutter called at Mr Thomsons</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Cole</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Mrs Thomson called</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Mr Fraser called</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Hugo Lyttle died</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Mac at Mr W McArthurs funeral. Mrs C.P. Day here Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Thanksgiving day Mac Jessie & Thomas went to church</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Mac Maggie & I went out home</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<p></p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 1</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 3</span></h2>
<p>Maggie took sick Rutherford & McQuigly started to cut wood</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 6</span></h2>
<p>Pa took Maggie & I home from Sullivan</p>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">== December SUNDAY 9</span></h2>
<p>Raining</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10</span></h2>
<p>Mac & Jessie in O.S.</p>
<p>Beautiful</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h2>
<p>Miss Mathison called</p>
<p>Fine day ==</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2>
<p>Very wet</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2>
<p>Preaching at Annan</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 15</span></h2>
<p>Kate McGregor came home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16</span></h2>
<p>Communion at Annan Mac & I went</p>
<p>Very windy</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2>
<p>Wrote to Ma Mac went to OS with Kate</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 18</span></h2>
<p>I went to see Mary Scott</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h2>
<p>Jessie at Mr John Harkness's</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2>
<p>Jessie went to see Jessie Ross</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 21</span></h2>
<p>Rutherford went home</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 23</span></h2>
<p>Beautiful day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 24</span></h2>
<p>Tom & Minnie came down</p>
<p>Fine day</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2>
<p>Snowing</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 27</span></h2>
<p>Will Ross called</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h2>
<p>Uncle Tom & Belle came down with Rutherford</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2>
<p>Mac went to O.S. with Uncle Tom</p>
<p>Very cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 30</span></h2>
<p>Had our little Maggie baptized</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 31</span></h2>
<p>Mac & I took Thomas to see Mary Scott Mac & Jessie went to Mr. Elliotts</p>
<p>Cold</p>
<p>==</p>
<p>Cold</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2>
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<p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td>
<td>NAME</td>
<td>DOLLS</td>
<td>CTS</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>May{Marked Paid across May entries}</td>
<td>in</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>Cream</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>6 1/2</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>7 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>June</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>1</td>
<td>cream</td>
<td>4 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>4 1/2</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 1/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8 3/4</td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table>
==</div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td>
<td>NAME</td>
<td>DOLLS</td>
<td>CTS</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td>
<td>NAME</td>
<td>DOLLS</td>
<td>CTS</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY</span></h2>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>CAHS ACCOUNT - JUNE</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td>Paid</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>c Alexander & Christie{Address written across the table}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>64 South Castle Street</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>Liverpool</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>England</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>{Inner cover used to tally amounts but no specifics what they are for.}</p>
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<p>Jan 1871</p>
<p>January 6 1871 Drew wood AM Went to Duncan's with Susanna to get her measured for pr shoes PM W pretty cold</p>
<p>7 Helped to Move Machine to Br Cs AM. drew a load of straw to S Spence PM. W. very Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 8 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St John 4 C by Br C S Hoover of Altona with his son were here after service W. mild snow from East</p>
<p>9 Took little girls to Br S's to visit brought them home again good sleighing. W. Cold clear</p>
<p>10 Chored & I & Children Cleaned up wheat on new barn floor W. Cold Clear</p>
<p>11 Drew a load of wood to Walkey & 2 loads for ourselves W. mild</p>
<p>12 threshed at Br Cs with our Machine {illegible number} bus Oats & 113 bus Wheat. W. warm thawing I was sitting up at Flavius last night their baby is very sick with Inflamation</p>
<p>13 Finished threshing at Br C's AM threshed 86 bus Wheat. Took Br Cs sleighs to Br S to get fixed PM. W. very warm clear thawing</p>
<p>14 I went to Cedar Grove with Janet & JB drew wood to Walkeys AM I & JB drew some Oat sheaves into new barn out of Old PM W. mild thawing a little drissly & rain PM</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home all day. Saul Doner & wife & Mrs Baker from Nottawasaga were here at dinner W soft & rain Nearly nearly all day. heavy this evening roads getting thin</p>
<p>16 Cut sheaves for us AM with horse power & for Br C PM. W. snow nearly all day. pretty Cold</p>
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<p>Jan 1871</p>
<p>17 helped Br. S kill 8 hogs W. Cold, clear</p>
<p>18 went to JB's I & he went to George Millins stock sale awhile P.M. Saw cows sell at from $300 to $400 W pretty cold. clear. sleighing good</p>
<p>19 Went to Br in law MN's W. pretty Cold. Cloudy AM. Clear PM</p>
<p>20 Delivered 2 beef Cattle at J McCalls for the Butcher at $25.00 per head. They are rising 2 years old I bought them in the fall @ $18.00 Went to BSS PM. W. Cloudy & damp</p>
<p>21 Went to McCalls for the Price of my Cattle & to JD's AM. Chored PM W. soft snow nearly all day. Mild. Old Samuel Hoover died last night. he has been sick a good while</p>
<p>Sunday 22 Went to Flavius. W. very Cold. Clear heavy wind last night. Samuel Hoover was buried today. at Wideman's. it was to Cold for Nancy & the baby to go to the funeral</p>
<p>23 Chored & Cut wood. W. Intensly Cold. about the coldest of the season</p>
<p>24 Thawed back pump & drew some wood I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove this evening W. Clear milder</p>
<p>25 Went to B.S. S & to Duffin's Creek Brewery AM. Chored & went to JD's PM. W. very Cold</p>
<p>26 Chored. Went to JD's visiting this evening W Strong snow & wind from East nearly all day. didn't snow much</p>
<p>27 had JD with his oxen to load logs to draw up to saw into wood with Machine. I used his sleigh and pulled out the tongue the first load this morning then we fixed driving house doors AM I chored PM. W. a little windy & squally at times. Mild</p>
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<p>Jan 1871 Feb</p>
<p>28 I & Nancy went to Markham W. Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I west with Br C to the Funeral of the widow of the late Rev Adam Wideman of Almira. W. Milder cloudy . a little snow AM Finlaw's youngsters were here tonight.</p>
<p>30 Drew home logs for Machine AM JD helped with Oxen & RW with Br Cs team I drew some wood & chored Pm W. fine AM. snow from East PM</p>
<p>31 Went to Cedar Grove & got barn ready for Clover Machine They Came here tonight W. rain nearly all day</p>
<p>Feb 1 had Jonas Miller Threshing Clover Seed Threshed 1 bus for flouring 2 1/2 bus for Br N & 14 bus for myself W. Mild</p>
<p>Feb 2 threshed 4 bus seed this morning Then I took my Mother to JD & helped JB chop until noon he is working for me by the day didn't do much PM dont feel well. W. Cloudy & sqully with snow a little sunshine PM</p>
<p>3 Went to Manase Fret's on a visit then all went to Br N's this eveening W. west wind very heavy this evening</p>
<p>4 Brought home new sleigh from Walkeys made by Michael Burkholder & Walkey. Then went to Special School Meeting in our Markham section the annual meeting was Protested on account of an illegal vote on the appointment of Sammuel Shank as trustee he was reappointed today. Chored PM W. very cold Preacher Michael Shank from Indianna was here {tonight? page is damaged}</p>
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<p>1871</p>
<p>Sunday Feb 5 All went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd {Reverend?} H Barkey sermon on St. Mat 22 C by Rd M Shank from Indiana I went to see Br C PM he is sick with Pleuresy. he is rather better Br inlaw John Hoover was here tonight he is learning the shoemaking trade at C Raymans W very cold</p>
<p>6 Chored AM JB drew wood to Walkeys & I helped him to load PM. W very cold this morning. Milder PM. Clear</p>
<p>7 I finished drawing Walkeys & 2 loads to the House AM. Both Chopped PM. J & I went to John Stover's after supper W. East wind Milder</p>
<p>8 Chopped Cordwood then both I & JB helped RW Clean wheat for Br C PM W. mild Br C is pretty sick yet</p>
<p>9 Cleaned some wheat AM Both helped Flavius Cut Cedar Posts in his swamp PM. W soft snow AM Colder PM snow storm from N West this evening</p>
<p>10 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd M Shank of Ind. Sermon on St Mat 8th C by Rd D Brenneman of Ind. Br in law MN were here at noon went to Br Cs awhile PM he is pretty sick yet. W. Mild pretty strong west wind didn't snow much last night a little squaly today</p>
<p>11 Took 40 bus 58 lbs Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mills AM @ $1.35 cts per bus RW helped me clean Grist & I helped him draw straw for bedding PM JD were here tonight W. pretty cold</p>
<p>Feb 1871</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home. W. Snow from East nearly all day. didnt fall very deep. Mild</p>
<p>13 Went to AB's on a visit W. pretty sharp. clear</p>
<p>14 Went to S Lehman's on a visit. W. rather milder</p>
<p>15 Went to Forest Mills AM. Chored & drew wood PM was at Br C's last night he is rather better. W. pretty mild. wind from East</p>
<p>16 I went to Clark's Mills to look for Pea {illegible} got none</p>
<p>16 Chored & Chopped a little AM JB came PM then we finished Duncans wood 3 cords then we cut drags untill night W. windy</p>
<p>17 Drew home 16 drags W. fine Clear east wind Commenced snow soft from East after dark</p>
<p>18 I & J went to CB's to help thresh. stormed and blowed from north so we didnt thresh snowed about 6 in last night rained some this morning. freesing this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 19 Went to Br S's on a visit. W. Clear a little snow this morning</p>
<p>20 I & JB helped CB thresh until about half past 2 PM W. Mild. Clear. rather sharp</p>
<p>21 Drew home 23 drags. W fine pretty sharp</p>
<p>22 I went to Markham to F inlaws for dinner Then to Br inlaw M Ns to ask him to saw wood with his Machine on Monday. brought Adeline home. She his been at her Grandfather's the past week. W. Clear. Sharp East wind</p>
<p>23 I & Flavius moved horse Power from Br Cs Flavius were here on a visit W. fine Clear</p>
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<p>Feb 1871 Mar</p>
<p>24 Drew home 3 loads timber & took chop to Mill W. warm. Thawing</p>
<p>25 Drew 1 load lumber AM. brought home Chop PM. W. Mild Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home all day W. mild. soft snow & rain tonight</p>
<p>27 Got Cent shod AM Went to funeral of Michael Burkholders little child. PM W. windy clear</p>
<p>28 Had Br inlaw M N to saw wood cut all the logs except 2 rough ones. W. fine</p>
<p>March 1 Helped Flavius saw wood W. Clear</p>
<p>2 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's Then I & him went to Uncle Joseph Burkholder Sale PM Uncle is giving up farming & his son Christian is going to farm W. Cloudy rained a good while PM</p>
<p>3 Chored AM RW helped split wood PM. W. rain AM. Clear pretty Cold PM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM</p>
<p>4. Went to B.S.S. AM Chored PM W. Mild Clear beautiful</p>
<p>Sunday 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Red H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by R J Wideman Finlaws & S Lehmans were here after service & MN & ABs at supper & F inlaws youngsters & J H Ramer's girls this evening W. fine bright Clear warm spring weather</p>
<p>6 Chored & fixed rack on Sleigh AM then started to take a Cord of green sawed basswood to Markham PM. roads rather bad. left wood in Br Ns lane W. thawing Cold N W wind</p>
<p>7 helped RW hang up Br Cs Pork to smoke AM hung up {bottom of page cut off} went to Christ Stovers this evening W. mild East wind</p>
<p>March 1871</p>
<p>8 Went to F inlaws. W. Mild Thawing. Sleighing gone</p>
<p>9 Chored. W. thawing, water high. began to rain after dark</p>
<p>10 Went to Old John Stover's to Ega engage Jane Stevenson to work for Br C W. mild. Clear</p>
<p>11 Chored. W. Cloudy drissly PM. raining tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Br Cs on a visit he is able to sit up awhile. W. soft snow awhile this morning Clear today. mild. roads awful</p>
<p>13 Chored. I & Children cleaned a little clover seed. I went to Cedar Grove PM W. Clear mild Br S's Mill dam broke today.</p>
<p>14 Tapped 18 trees. sap run splendid. W. warm. Clear</p>
<p>15 Commenced to boil sap. soft snow & rain from east. had to quit. at noon. rained nearly all day</p>
<p>16 Chored AM. boiled sap PM. W. dull AM Ice thawing from trees. More clear PM. Br C getting better. he is mostly up in the afternoon feels rather dull today. Caught a little cold</p>
<p>17 Boiled Sap didn't run much today. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>18 Helped RW & JD sow grass seed for Br C AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 19 Went to CBs on a visit. W. Clear frose last night</p>
<p>20 Chored AM. Went to Br. S's Bee fixing dam PM. W. fine Clear PM. cold east wind AM</p>
<p>21 Chored & went to Election at Belford. Voted for H.P. Crosby in Opposition to Dr Hostetter the Patent Combination Candidate. AM Went to Br S's Damfixing bee PM. W. Clear. Cool</p>
<p>22 Boiled sap W. rather cold. Clear</p>
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<p>Mar 1871 March 23. 1871 Chored. didnt feel well W. Cold a few inches snow last. night a little PM</p>
<p>24 Chored AM helped M Dyke Clean Peas that he threshed for me PM W. Clear. thawing</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's W. Cool air, Clear. frose hard last night thawing in sun today. roads very bad</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home all day J McGaw was here Br N's, CB's girls & Br C's girls were here PM W. mild thawing. Commenced to snow from east tonight</p>
<p>27 Helped RW Clean Peas & wheat for Br C AM Chored & gathered sap PM. W. about 8 in snow last night & some AM. a little flurry PM. soft. beginning to thaw</p>
<p>28 Boiled Sap. W. fine Clear thawing PM.</p>
<p>29 I & Nancy went to Toronto W. fine Clear roads bad</p>
<p>30 I boiled sap. AM. Chored PM W. cloudy</p>
<p>31 I & W. Cleaned Clover seed & I went to Barrow's to get him to see Franks foot he is lame. having Caulked himself a while ago W Morrison Commenced work on Wednesday morning 29 @ $120.00 for 7 months</p>
<p>April 1 Cleaned some seed Peas & helped M Dyke clean 55 bus Oats that he threshed. W. some snow from east. wet</p>
<p>Sunday 2 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 22nd C by Revd H Barkey. Abraham Doner was here after service W. Clear. rain from East tonight</p>
<p>3 I boiled sugar W Picked in fallow W. rain last night awhile PM today</p>
<p>April 1871</p>
<p>4 I went to JD's AM & to Old John Stover's for Jane to work at Br Cs she is not well didnt come W. Clear. very windy PM</p>
<p>5 I & JD went to Toronto. took nearly 13 bus Clover seed for Myself & a few bus for him sold @ $4.25 per bus. W. hard frost last night fine today</p>
<p>6 Chored W Cut some maple tops W. clear</p>
<p>Good Friday 7 Went to JDs on a visit W warm clear. Thunder shower last night warm this evening. were at Br Cs for supper</p>
<p>8 I boiled some sap & W took Plow to shop AM Drew a heap of edgings away from Mill & brought one load home PM. W very warm clear</p>
<p>9 Sunday At home JD's were at my Mothers W. warm clear</p>
<p>Easter Monday 10 Went to Markham & to Finlaws Hired a boy David Stevenson for the summer @ $5.00 per month. W. Clear rainy PM raining heavy this evening</p>
<p>11 I went to Cedar Grove AM Brought girl Jane Stover to work for Br C PM W. Cold west wind Started to fish with Simon Hoover & Martin Neighswander {illegible} & two Yake's Camped on the Banks of the Big rouge about 10 PM this evening</p>
<p>12 Caught 88 sucker & got home at noon W Commenced to Plow sod south of lane old Part & we intend to break the rough too W. pretty cold clear</p>
<p>13 Chored Drew old stump off new rough sode & brought sugar utensils W. fine clear. shower AM</p>
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<p>April 1871</p>
<p>14 Burned stumps. W. cool. windy. Clear</p>
<p>15 Burned {illegible} stumps. W. Cool. windy. clear</p>
<p>Sunday 16 Went to AB's. W. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>17 Went to Markham AM burned stumps PM. & brought 4 bus seed spring wheat from D Hoover's @ $1.40 per bus David Stevenson Commenced work today at noon @ $5.00 per month</p>
<p>18 Fixed up Chunk heaps in rough sod then began to gang plow in north half of NW Corner field about 10 AM. W. Cool, raining a little this evening</p>
<p>19 Gang Plowed AM Chored PM W. heavy East Wind AM rain from East PM. Dr Doherty was here taking the Dominion Census today</p>
<p>20 Chored & Cleaned grist & W drew wood AM I took grist to Cedar Grove Mills & W drew a load of edgings PM. I & W sowed some Clover seed in west end of big field where it Caught badly last year. after supper W. showery AM clear PM</p>
<p>21 Finished Sowing Clover seed & began to sow Spring Wheat in NW Corner field. it was too wet then W Began to gang plow behind Cider house PM & I brought home grist W. Cloudy</p>
<p>22 I sowed Plaster on little meadow below garden AM. Made new pump platform & fixed back garden fence PM. W pretty drissly AM. rather Clear PM</p>
<p>Sunday 23 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Michael Frets's were here after service W cool. Clear</p>
<p>April 1871</p>
<p>24 Finished Sowing Spring Wheat & a few Oats in NW Corner field. north part. Sowed field behind Cider house with barley PM W Cool Clear</p>
<p>25 Finished harrowing field behind Cider house this morning & Carried potatoes out of Cellar AM. W. began ganging sod fallow East half of field East of dam & I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM Planted a few Early rose Potatoes this evening W. rain AM. Clear PM</p>
<p>26 I went to B.S. & to AB's AM rolled barley behind Cider house PM. W. cool clear W finished ganging sod fallow & began Plowing east half of big field</p>
<p>27 Chored & Cut wood I went to Cedar Grove & to Br S's after supper W. rain nearly all day Thunder Shower tonight</p>
<p>28 Cleaned some seed Oats this morning then boys Pointed Stakes along north fence & I brought a load of fence Caps from Br S's PM. W raining awhile this morning Clear today</p>
<p>29 Boys finished Pointing Stakes & I took salts this morning dont feel well AM helped boys drive stakes & Cap about 30 rods of north fence from townline west PM. W. Cloudy drisly</p>
<p>Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 18 C by Rvd H Barkey Visitors PM Br S's Br N's Br Cs PDs AB's & Martha Shank. W. Clear rather Cool</p>
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<p>May 1871</p>
<p>May 1st 1871 Finished Staking & Capping north fence to 11th Con. W. fine Clear warm</p>
<p>2 Went to WN's then I went to Claremont to Tailor to get measured for clothes W. Clear</p>
<p>3 I & W plowed in east end of big field. W blow from east like rain</p>
<p>4 Chored. I went to J Burrows PM for powder for sick cow PM W. rain from East all day heavy wind cool</p>
<p>5 Oiled harness AM. Fixed some fence on Pickering Town line where two Posts broke with heavy wind. & W went to B.SS PM W. rain AM Cloudy PM</p>
<p>6 Drew home wood for my Mother AM I & Br N put bottom boards on posts opposite Br C's PM. & W sowed Plaster W. Cloudy AM Clear PM</p>
<p>Sunday 7 went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Revd H Barkey sermon on St Mat 18 C by Revd J Wideman. Went to Uncle D Burkholders W. Cold north wind. Clear</p>
<p>8 Sowed 17 bus barley for Br C AM helped Br W finish plowing east end of big field PM went to B's this evening W began plowing west end of field near Hoover's W. Cool windy</p>
<p>9 I & my Mother went to Markham AM sowed sod fallow 5 acres barley PM W. Cool north wind</p>
<p>10 Went to J Burrow's AM. he was not at home Went again PM. got some more Powders for sick Cow I & W sowed 15 bus Oats on east end of big field after supper. W. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>11 I sowed about 12 acres for Br C W. fine Clear</p>
<p>12 I & W sowed grass seed on Oats in big field Finlaws were here yesterday 11th</p>
<p>May 1871</p>
<p>12 this morning then I sowed peas in west end of field near Hoover's 4 1/2 acres & 2 bus south of garden of the kind Called Crown Peas. W warm</p>
<p>13 W rolled Oats. 5 acres barley sod fallow & Peas. I went to see Burrows Cow is no better W. Cold north wind</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home all day. Skinned dead cow PM. Br S's were here at supper W. Cool</p>
<p>15 Took a load of Sawed Basswood to Markham for {G T Bainbridge or Bambridge?} W. Plowed turnip ground W. warm</p>
<p>16 I rolled spring wheat & oats in N West field AM Took some Peas & Oats to M Dyke's PM fine clear. small shower PM</p>
<p>17 Had John Stover to help trim Orchard W helped raise up A McCreights home to put a wall under W. cold wind Clear</p>
<p>Ascension day 18 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 24 C by Rd H Barkey. Went to AB's PM. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>19 Had John Stover help trim Orchard AM I helped Flavius fix his dam to wash sheep PM W finished Plowing turnip ground W. warm</p>
<p>20 Went to Simon Hoover's on a visit & I went to Watson Tailor for my Clothes W. very warm Uncle Daniel Burkholder died this morning with something like Inflammation on the lungs</p>
<p>Sunday 21 All went to JD W. warm. Clear</p>
<p>22 Went Uncle Daniel's Funeral Sermon's on Rev 14 C 15 Verse by Revd Jos & Henry Barkey</p>
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<p>May 1871</p>
<p>Steckley & Johnson Had a part in Englis Went to Finlaws after service W. fine Clear</p>
<p>23 Planted corn East of dam I helped to scrub Hebron Chapel PM went to B S after supper. W. Cool Clear</p>
<p>24 I & W Cut rail timber AM All went fishing to big rouge P D & his little boy Ike Davis. W & D & little Johny & Flavius Caught 15 fish had more fun than fish I went to Burrows this evening Cent has the Mange. W. fine & Clear</p>
<p>25 Took buggy to B S to get Tires set & broken spring fixed AM helped fill dung PM. W began drawing on fallow south half of North West corner field & beech tree knoll W. very warm fine Thunder Shower tonight after dark</p>
<p>26 boys drew dung I Chored & Cut seed potatoes Shot a woodchuck in Scarboro pastures W. fine Clear</p>
<p>27 washed sheep at Flavius's AM put in new {illegible} post at field near Hoover's & fixed fence at Creek at Townline & dug garden I brought home buggy after supper W. fine Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 28 Went to Meeting at Wideman's Sermons on St Mat 26 C by by Revd Brubacher of Pensylvania on St Mat 27 C by Revd T Moyer of Clinton about 26 Visiting Brethren illegible were Present at the Conference on Friday</p>
<p>May 1871 June</p>
<p>Lords supper was Celebrated Today. Went to S Lehmans after service JDs my mother & Susan Burkholder at Br Cs here to meeting with us today</p>
<p>Whit Monday 29 Meeting & Celebration of Lords supper at Hebron Revds T Moyer S Weaver of Waterloo C Gayman of Cayuga & J{illegible} Wideman & Br C were Present & Deacon Wismer of Clinton. a good many Visitors after service T Moyer C Gayman & wife J{illegible} Wideman & wife & his Mother inlaw. Altona Saml Groves & wife MN's & Simon Hoovers wife S Lehman's & JH Ramer's! {illegible Finlaws Br S's & Samuel Weaver & wife from Waterloo & John Gayman & T Wideman were here PM W. very warm & Close Thunder Showers passed over PM</p>
<p>30 Planted Potatoes. W. very very warm fine rain started at bedtime didn't rain much</p>
<p>31 W harrowed sod fallow south of lane I killed Calf & shot large woodchuck! Chuck in the brain with my rifle AM Took grist barley chop to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. very warm</p>
<p>June 1 had JB with Br Cs team & RW F to help draw dung on fallow got it nearly Covered W. very warm. Shower much needed</p>
<p>2 boys drew dung bring our pigs CB's & Br C's & I clipped our sheep (12) & Put lime on Corn W. very warm</p>
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<p>June 1871</p>
<p>3 Nailed some boards on fence opposite Br Cs & made new bars boys finished drawing dung on fallow & drew some on heap back of barn & drew stones off new meadow in west end of big field W. warm heavy thunder storm went round PM. a little rain here. not much</p>
<p>Sunday 4 Went to Br S's they were not at home Came back & staid at home all day W. warm thunder shower went round PM</p>
<p>5 Went to Cedar Grove this morning for a Plowshare then nailed on boards Peter Lehman & wife & Miss Nancy Lehman from Clarence County New York were here this evening W. Cooler</p>
<p>6 Finished board nailing this morning. Then dug round some stones in fallow AM Took 8 bus wheat to Cedar Grove Mills PM Spread dung after supper W began breaking fallow yesterday noon. W. pretty warm, like rain tonight</p>
<p>7 Both plowed in fallow. pretty hard. fine little shower last night.</p>
<p>8 Helped Br Cs log. W. Cool. Clear. Cold wind this evening Br. C & Br. N Intend going on a visit to Black Creek tomorrow morning</p>
<p>9 I brought home grist this morning then Plowed finished fallow W. fine. Clear. Br C & N went off this morning. this evening Br Cs oldest daughter {Retuna? Retura?} had a fit she ws subject to them several years ago but not lately until tonight I staid until midnight & she fell asleep</p>
<p>June 1871</p>
<p>June 10 Sawed stub on fallow & rolled it up on stump I fired it then chored until noon W brought home rolls from Whitevale Dave hoed Corn Commenced to rain splendid showers at 3 PM. makes things look fine I went to Cobers & Flavius after supper</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home JD's were here. We went to Br C's awhile this evening. W. fine little shower AM. Clear PM</p>
<p>12 I & W took 2 loads soft wood to {Bainbridge?} AM. hoed Corn PM I & AB went fishing to W Milne's with hook & line. Caught only a few had a fine time driving through the creek in the dark. got on a log in the middle of the creek. broke buggy. I jumped into the water. got wet. Patched up buggy & got home at midnight W. Cool</p>
<p>13 Plowed turnip land. W brought a load of Br S's lumber home after supper I intend to take it to the bay tommorrow W. almost Cold. heavy north wind</p>
<p>14 I took 1283 feet Clear Stuff to Bay for Br. S Got Cent shod after supper W. finished turnip land. W. Cool. slight shower at noon</p>
<p>15 Went to Quilting & barn shingling bee at Simon Hoovers W. showers PM</p>
<p>16 Plowed in sod fallow south of lane W went to Party on 3rd Con Pickering PM & JB helped me Plow. W. Cool clear</p>
<p>17 I & Nancy & My Mother went to Uncle Joes he is not very well. W. East wind. looks like rain</p>
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<p>June 1871</p>
<p>Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 22 by Rev H Barkey Old David Hoover's were here after the service W. a little rain from East this morning. Cler today</p>
<p>19 W Began making turnip drills I went to B.S. AM & to Mill with Chop PM Sowed some turnips after supper Let Job of deepening Creek in N West corner field to J Jarvis at 20ct per rod for past & 25ct per rod for the rest W. cler</p>
<p>20 Finished sowing turnips W. slow rain from about 10 AM. to 3 PM</p>
<p>21 I & W worked on road in Markham Drew gravel W. fine cler</p>
<p>22 I & W Finished road work & drew some rails this evening. W. fine Cler, looks a little like rain tonight</p>
<p>23 I & W repaired some fences & David finished harrowing fallow AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. fine Cler</p>
<p>24 Made vinegar & ground Mower knives AM I took Cent to Caldwell the B smith in Whitevale to get Shod PM W fine rain last night & awhile AM. Clear PM</p>
<p>Sunday 25 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on Acts 10th C by Revd H Barkey JDs were here after service & AB's & Finlaws youngster's at supper. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>26 I Mowed about 5 acres in big field north of old bush W. fine</p>
<p>27 I brought 500 tiles from Pettys AM boys shook up hay, raked part I began to cock PM began thunder shower about 3 PM splendid rain I went to Cedar Grove this evening</p>
<p>June 1871</p>
<p>28 Drew some wood & Chored AM began to shake out hay at 3PM raked & cocked after supper didn't get quite all cocked. W clear</p>
<p>29 W worked on road in Scarboro I cocked a little hay then went to JD's raising AM helped old WM put up a few cocks of hay he made Clover on Scarboro side on shares W fine cool Clear</p>
<p>30 Fixed Waggon rack & drew 1 load of hay out of Scarboro Meadow AM drew 1 load out of Scarboro into new barn & left it standing on waggon to take to J Burkholder tomorrow & drew in 2 loads north of old bush PM I went to Job letting on 11th Con this evening Let it to M Dykes at 28cts per rod Clearing out ditches & grading road to be performed on or before 10th Septr next. W. fine Clear Cool sharp frost last night</p>
<p>July 1st Dominion day stacked the rest of hay about 7 loads had RW & Steele to help AM W took that load to JB & I raked over the meadow PM. I & little boys went fishing awhile this evening little John could not go his foot is sore yet W. fine. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home all day Nancy went to Meeting at Cobers. & Adline went to Meeting at Widemans with Br C's W. fine Clear. warm</p>
<p>3 I & W drew in 1 load rakings & filled in drains with Plow AM I began to mow in field near Hoover's PM. W. fair. warm, Clear</p>
<p>4 Chored AM. I went to Cedar Grove PM & mowed after supper. W. fine rain AM</p>
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<p>July 1871</p>
<p>July 5 I finished mowing Meadow near Hoover's untill about 3 PM. then raked a little after supper but it was not fit. W. fine Clear shower's went round north PM boys scuffled Corn & potatoes</p>
<p>6 I & W took horse rake to B S Shop M Burkholders to get new tooth in this morning began to rake up hay about half past 10 Oclock began to rain about 2 Pm. stopped our operations heavy shower tonight I took Matty Shank to Cobers & brought shovel plow from Br. N's</p>
<p>7 We all except Adeline went to Grandpa Hoover's on a visit to see the railway & to see the Cars run it was a great sight for the little ones boys put shovel plow through Corn & raked & Cocked some hay W. fine Clear pretty windy</p>
<p>8 Drew in all hay out of field near Hoovers 19 loads I went to Whitevale this evening to get some Brandy for my Mother she has Bowel Complaint W. fine clear</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home all day CB's & Br. S's were here PM. W. very warm. Cooler this evening Mother some better</p>
<p>10 I went to Markham AM cut little meadow PM except a strip for timothy seed W began crossing old fallow W. fine Clear. like rain tonight</p>
<p>11 I went to Whitevale for some beef & drew a load of peastraw for M Dyke AM helped Nancy Pick black raspberries PM. Dave raked over meadow near Hoovers & raked little meadow W. a little rain this morning. Clear, warm today</p>
<p>12 Drew in load rakings out of field near Hoovers & 4 loads out of little meadow which finishes haying except little orchard</p>
<p>July 1871</p>
<p>12 W mowed in that this morning & this evening. I & little boys to grist & chop to mill this evening W. Clear</p>
<p>13 W Plowed & I chored AM all hoed turnip PM I brought home grist after supper W. very warm</p>
<p>14 hoed turnips. W went to Jacob Reesor's home raising PM. I & Dave took in load of hay out of little orchard & hoed turnips W. very warm</p>
<p>15 I & Nancy went Markham AM boys hoed turnips & Plowed potatoes PM. I & W brought home load of edgings I had a swim after supper W. very warm looks like rain</p>
<p>Sunday 16 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 12 C 15 to 45 V by Rd H Barkey went to Br S's after service my Mother went to Br N's W. fine. Cooler</p>
<p>17 Both plowed in old fallow Dave thinned turnips. W. cool clear</p>
<p>18 Both plowed AM W. finished in a few hours PM then we helped Dave hoe turnips. got pretty near done. W. a slight shower at noon very high wind PM</p>
<p>19 I went to B.S. W got Jess shod in Whitevale & then helped Dave finish turnips AM I & W helped Br N bind wheat PM Br S cut with his reaper W fine. Clear. Cool</p>
<p>20 Cut roads round Wheat. I was at Br C's awhile PM helping A McCreight put together his new selfraking Buckeye reaper PM I & Nancy took yarn to A Carnagie's after supper W. fine cool clear</p>
<p>21 Helped Br. C cut his old land wheat W. cool clear</p>
<p>22 Cut our treadwell wheat & a little Soules good crop W. Cool. I drove all day with vest & smock on</p>
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<p>July 1871 Aug</p>
<p>Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br. C Sermon on Hebrews 54 C by Rev Joseph Barkey Simon Hoover & Martin Neighswander's daughter Elisabeth were here after service I took my Mother to JD's this evening W. fine, clear</p>
<p>24 Finished Cutting our wheat AM JB & RW helped Cut for JD PM. W. fine clear</p>
<p>25 I went to Patterson for new Reel Pulley for our reaper Nancy went with me as far as JH Ramer's W. fine Clear. roads dusty</p>
<p>26 I & W Cut barley behind Cider house didn't get quite done W. fine Clear looks a little like rain</p>
<p>27 I & W helped Br. C draw in 20 loads wheat till supper time when we had a splendid heavy thunder shower</p>
<p>28 Drew home Chips Dave harrowed fallows I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. Cloudy AM Clear PM</p>
<p>29 Drew in our Wheat about 26 loads till supper time Br. C's force helped. then we drew in 6 loads from Br C after supper W. Cloudy AM. fine Clear PM</p>
<p>Sunday 30 Went to Br Ns W. fine warm Clear</p>
<p>31 Turned barley AM. W helped Br C cut barley PM until sickle knife broke then he scuffled turnips Dave harrowed fallow I & Nancy went to Markham this evening W. fine clear</p>
<p>August 1st Drew in barly behind Cider house until supper time. then drew wheat rakngs about 2 loads Br C's & I Davis helped W. fine clear</p>
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<p>Aug 1871</p>
<p>August 2 I took grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills AM & W drew Steels hay I & W. Cut barley in east half of field east of dam PM. W fine</p>
<p>3 I & W finished Cutting barley this morning & Dave raked field behind Cider house Cocked till noon W. helped JD thresh PM I & Dave Cocked barley PM & I brought home grist this evening W. very Close. looks like rain</p>
<p>4 All helped Br C draw in barley W. very hot & Close & sultry. Thunder shower went over this evening. rained a few drops here</p>
<p>5 I & Dave drew in barley rakings behind Cider house 1 load this morning. Then I helped Flavius set up Threshing Machine at his Place till noon and awhile PM then I went to Whitevale I got Cent shod W helped CB thresh W. fine Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 6 Went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St John 9? C by Br C Went to MNs after service W. very warm & dry</p>
<p>7 Drew 10 loads barley out of field east of dam W. cler</p>
<p>8 Threshed at Flavius's with our Machine 246 bus wheat & about 45 barley W. fine Cler pretty warm</p>
<p>9 Drew in 3 loads barley which finishes it AM Cut & bound about an acre Oats in NW Corner field PM. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>10 I & Nancy went to Belford this morning then I helped W plow fallow south of lane W. warm. dry</p>
<p>11 I killed a sheep this morning. plowed till noon I & Dave drew in load of barley rakings after dinner then plowed till supper. went to BS after supper W. close. a little bit of rain this evening</p>
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<p>August 1871</p>
<p>August 21 W harrowed Old fallow & Dave the new I chored we all turned Peas after supper W. Cloudy AM Clear PM</p>
<p>22 Had CB & his team & M Barkey his man to draw in Peas & Oats drew in 4 loads Peas found they were too wet. then they went home & we drew in 7 loads Oats. W. Clear</p>
<p>23 Had CB's again. finished drawing in Peas & Oats till supper. I & W drew in timothy seed after supper which finishes Our harvest W. warm Close. looks like rain</p>
<p>24 I & W helped Br C thresh (he had Baldry's Machine I bought his share in our old Machine last winter when he was sick) Dave drew stones off fallows W. fine</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy Got up at about 2 Oclock & went to Simon Hoover's & they went with us to Glen {Sherrand?} in Uxbridge to Pick Blackberries then we roamed up & down the hills & Glades in the beautiful wilderness until about 3 PM when we started home after Picking about 4 Pails of berries. W. beautiful. Clear W. began to ridge up in new fallows</p>
<p>26 I & W drew 2 loads of Duncan's hay rained a little PM. had to leave 1 load. raining now bed time</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home all day Br S's were here W. fine Soaking rain last night & awhile AM</p>
<p>28 I & W ridged up in new fallows W. fine Clear</p>
<p>29 W finished ridging new fallow till about 10 am then it rained heavy shower boys threshed Peas with horse & helped me kill Pig. PM. Drew big stones off fallow tonight</p>
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<p>Aug 1871 Sept</p>
<p>August 30 Both ridged in Old fallow I brought Duncan's last load of hay into barn this evening Br C loaded it for me. W. fine. slight shower after supper</p>
<p>31 I & little boys took load hay to Duncan & brought seed wheat from Flavius this morning. Then I plowed. W. fine. Clear.</p>
<p>Septr 1 sowed new fallow with Soules wheat AM. Sowed a few hours for CB PM then Plowed till night. W. fine Cler. JH Ramer's came to stay all night. My Mother was taken sick very sudden this evening. dizzy. & nervous like W. went for Dr McC. rather easier 4 Oclock Sept 2</p>
<p>2 Sowed Old fallow with Treadwell & a little Soules W. pretty warm. My Mother a little better</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home J Stover's & Br S's were here W. warm, Close this evening Mother not quite so well. she has some Bilious Complaint</p>
<p>4 I took load wood to Bambridge & took grist barley Chop to Cedar Grove Mills this evening. W furrowed out wheat W. fine Cler. very warm. Close</p>
<p>5 I took last load wood to Bambridge AM Went to Funeral of David Whaley PM. He fell from his buggy near Markham Village on Friday evening & injured his spine & Died on Sunday evening. W very close & warm</p>
<p>6 I & W helped Br. S thresh W slight shower at noon</p>
<p>7 I & W cut Clover seed AM I went to BS to get Sickle fixed after dinner & W began fall plow in barley stubble behind Cider house & I helped when I came back W. fine Cool</p>
<p>Sept 1871</p>
<p>8 I sowed 10 bus Wheat for Br C AM Br C helped me Cut Clover seed awhile PM W helped JD log. Finlaws were here at noon W. fine Cler. Cool. Adeline & Susanna had the Measles getting over them nicely</p>
<p>9 I & Br. C finished Cutting Clover seed AM W & Dave drew dung on barley stubble in field east of dam I helped PM. W. fine. Clear warm</p>
<p>Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Re H Barky appropriate sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C Went to Little Chris Hoover's after service W. fine Cler</p>
<p>11 I & W helped Flavius thresh brought Machine to our place this evening. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>12 Drew dung AM. I & Nancy went to Markham PM boys finished dung W. fine Clear M Neighswanders were here PM when we were not at home</p>
<p>13 W plowed. I & Br C fixed horse stable I asked some hands to thresh on friday W. Cool heavy north wind PM</p>
<p>14 W plowed spot where Crown peas were below garden AM I chored & we set Machine & I went to Cherrywood store on 3rd Con Pickering at W Burkholder's Corner. PM. W. very Cool Cler</p>
<p>15 threshed 100 bus Oats. began to rain 1/2 past 9. began to thresh after dinner threshed 360 bus barley before sunset. good for our old Machine rained drissly sometimes PM.</p>
<p>16 Finished threshing about 1/2 past 3 the whole lot amounts to 470 bus barley 132 Soules wheat 37 bus spring wheat 12 bus rakings about 100 bus Oats. W. Cler AM all day</p>
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<p>Sept 1871</p>
<p>Sunday 17 I & little girls went to Meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & sermon for the Celebration of Lords Supper by Revs Jos Barkey & Br C. W. Cool Clear</p>
<p>18 I sowed new ground stubble for Br C AM got Flavius rack & brought in 1 load Clover seed PM. W plowed till supper John & Joseph Weaver & their wives from Waterloo Jacob Reesor's & Manasses Frets' were here at noon little boys are starting with Measles W. Clear</p>
<p>19 Fixed staked & Capped some fences at Creek Crossings & W Cut Corn I took some grist to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. a little rain last night. Clear today</p>
<p>20 Shocked Corn & Drew in last of Clover seed about 2 loads. boys Picked apples & I brought home Grist W. cool clear</p>
<p>21 I went to Whitevale AM boys Drew in haystack AM Cleaned load Soules wheat & brought home load Chips PM. W hard frost last night. warm today</p>
<p>22 Took 40 bus 50 lbs Soules wheat to Whitevale @ $1.23 AM & @ about 40 bus PM @1.22 W was at Bee fixing bridge in north lane W. fine</p>
<p>23 Took 22 bus 5 lbs Soules wheat to Whitevale @$1.22 AM Made 1 barrel cider at P Lapps PM. W. warm clear</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home AM Went to AB's PM were not at home then went to JD's W. fine. Clear</p>
<p>25 W helped Sanderson thresh. I boiled sauce & brought Chop home W. fine. illegible raining a little this evening</p>
<p>Sept 1871 Oct</p>
<p>26 W helped Sanderson thresh I brought My Mother Home from JD's I chored AM Made a barrel Cider PM. W. fine rain last night. Cool today</p>
<p>27 I boiled sauce Took my Mother to JDs this morning & brought her home this evening boys dug potatoes W. blustery & a little rain PM. This is my 35th Birthday</p>
<p>28 Thanksgiving day. All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on 5th Book of Moses by Revd H Barkey W. Cool clear</p>
<p>29 Finished digging Potatoes W. Cool</p>
<p>30 I & Dave drew home wood & Chips AM I took little girls to {Smeadons?} to get new boots Measured PM W plowed W. fine Clear</p>
<p>Oct 1 Went to AB's on a visit. W. fine warm Clear</p>
<p>2 I took 50 bus 24 lbs barley to F mans bay @57ct per bus Barley is an extra bright sample this season & an extra low price. W helped Br. N dig potatoes W. fine warm clear</p>
<p>3 I & W plowed in wheat stubble W. Drissly rain this morning. a little at noon</p>
<p>4 I took 50 bus barley to bay @55ct W fine Clear</p>
<p>5 I took 51 32 lbs barley to bay @55ct per bus W finished plowing wheat stubble except headlands W. fine warm clear</p>
<p>6 I took 51 bus barley to bay @ 56cts boys went to Markham Fair I helped CB kill 2 pigs PM W illegible fine? Cloudy AM clear PM</p>
<p>7 I bought 865 lbs bran at Whitevale AM @ 60cts per 100 lbs Chored & Cleaned load barley this evening boys helped Br C dig potatoes until nearly night W. pretty cold. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 8 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Rd H Barkey sermon on St John 15th C by Br C went to Br N after service W. cler</p>
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<p>9 I took 50 bus 29 lbs barly to bay @ 56cts W began to plow in barly stubble East of dam W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>10 I & Dave drew in clover seed out of little Orchard & 2 loads Corn W. fine Clear</p>
<p>11 I helped W plow AM helped Flavius get Out Telegraph posts PM There is a line to be built between Whitevale & The Kingston road. W a little rain last night rather Cloudy today raining tonight</p>
<p>12 I & Nancy went to John Stover's on a visit Then I & John went to Joseph Ramer's sale I bought woodenheaded horse fork @ 75cts W fine Clear</p>
<p>13 Cleaned a load barley AM W took it to bay PM 53 bus @ 58 cts I & Dave picked apples. I & Nancy went a while to AB's PM W. fine Clear</p>
<p>14 Cleaned load barley & I & W sawed rail timbers AM W took 42 bus barly to bay PM @ 57 cts I brought windlas & buckets from J Clark's to deepen our back well next week W. a little drissly</p>
<p>Sunday 15 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by Red H Barkey Saml Ramer & his sister Adeline & Matty Shank were here after service W. very heavy wind last night & today. Terrible fire in Chicago on the night of the 8th Oct & following day. the main part of the City is burnt. 150,000 people houseless</p>
<p>16 W finished plowing barly stubble in turnip field I brought home {illegible meattubs?} from Dimmer AM Picked some apples & drew a load of Corn PM. W. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>17 I & W put in a few Posts opposite Br Cs in a low place am I went to Henry Peter's sale {&?} boys drew in last load of Corn PM W. Clear AM a little drissly PM</p>
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<p>Oct 1871</p>
<p>Oct 18 Chored sawed wood in woodshed & husked Corn W. pretty cold Cler</p>
<p>19 W began to Plow in NW Corner field where Oats & Spring Wheat was I chored AM helped John Stover kill 3 pigs that he bought from me & one for our own use PM. W fine Clear heavy wind PM. Jacob Shant's & wife from Berlin & Uncle Saml's were here PM</p>
<p>20 I chored & fired five stumps where W. is plowing Picked a few apples. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>21 brought home Our Cider barrel from JD's AM drew a load of water from Flavius & Chored PM W. Cler Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 22 at home all day Took my Mother to JD's AM brought her home PM. W fine Clear day</p>
<p>23 I & Sanderson Put new stringer in bridge on townline AM helped Kirton take stones out of back well well PM. W warm smoky</p>
<p>24 Finished taking stones out of well AM he dug a little PM W. fine Cler</p>
<p>25 I made 83 gals Cider at Lapps AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. boys tended Kirton W cold a few drops rain East wind tonight</p>
<p>26 I & Dave tended Kirton W helped Br C thresh he got Dyke to work in his place PM. I got plow fixed to plow at Beford Match tommorrow tried in our sod. found it too hard. wont go. JB Came. fix woodshed & Pantry W. some thunder fine shower this evening</p>
<p>27 I & Dave tended Kirton W helped Br C finish threshg W. Cler AM, fine Shower PM Kirton didn't dig much PM</p>
<p>28 W plowed behind Cider house. I & Dave tended Kirton no water yet. very hard digging JB left this Morning W. Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 29 went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on St Mat 22 C by Revd H Barkey went to Simon Hoover's W Cool</p>
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<p>Oct 1871 Nov</p>
<p>Oct 30 I drew some water & 3 loads wood AM & boys tended Kirton I & W tended PM he struck a splendid spring about 10 AM & another PM appears to be plenty of water W. fine Clear</p>
<p>31 tended Kirton made another splendid strike lots of water Commenced to stone up about half past 10 oclock W Clear began to rain from East this evening after dark</p>
<p>Nov 1 boys tended Kirton I drew 9 loads stone for well W. cold wind</p>
<p>2 I drew 4 loads stone AM boys began pulling turnips I helped PM. W sharp Cold wind Cler</p>
<p>3 I helped Kirton finish stoning well AM I & Nancy went to Markham to see Pump maker Called at Simon Reesor's W. Cler</p>
<p>4 All Pulled turnips left 20 drills to pull W. raw east wind</p>
<p>Sundy 5 at home all day Hoover's young folks were here PM W. Cool clear</p>
<p>6 I helped John Stover kill 6 hogs AM boys drew in 9 loads turnip JB was is here Cutting wood for my Mother AM & Carpentering for me PM W frose pretty hard last night</p>
<p>7 Drew in 20 loads turnips McDonald of Markham lengthened & put in back Pump PM W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>8 Drew in 8 loads turnip AM I & W took 50 bus to Riston in Sparta PM. Dave & JB finished pulling about 20 drills PM JB finished a granary in old farm for me W finer Cler Cold wind</p>
<p>9 I & JB went shooting in big swamp & on the Rouges didn't get much. bush too dry. W beautiful</p>
<p>10 Drew in 1 load potatoes, began to rain at 10 O c husked Corn & I killed Pig</p>
<p>11 Finished drawing in Potatoes AM W plowed behind Cider house PM. I & Dave drew stones away from new well PM W. Cler sharp Cold North wind</p>
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<p>{Nov 1871 Dec}</p>
<p>{part of page missing} finished plowing behind Cider house AM {missing} root ground PM W Clear</p>
<p>{part of page missing}{went} to Finlaws had Br Ns Peter to plow in {part of page missing} W. Cloudy, a squall of snow this evening</p>
<p>{part of page missing} W finished root ground & began in sod below {part of page missing} W Cler pretty cold</p>
<p>{part of page missing} {24} helped Br N kill hogs. W heavy soft snow AM thawing PM</p>
<p>{25} W helped JD thresh with team I & little boys drew {home?} pine wood & edgings with sleigh. W thawing, snow going</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home all day. W. drissly thawing</p>
<p>27 I worked on road in Scarboro. W helped finish thresh at JD's AM. Plowed sod PM. W. freesing sharp</p>
<p>28 Helped Br C kill hogs. W. very Cold</p>
<p>29 Made ready to kill our hogs tomorrow W Cold Cler</p>
<p>30 Killed our 6 hogs. W fine some Milder</p>
<p>Dec 1 Chored. Cut a lot of Edgings. W. Milder</p>
<p>2 helped Br N kill hogs AM. Chored PM. W mild Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 3 I & little girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C. sermon on St Luke 10th C by Rev H Barkey. W. mild Cler. Br. S's youngsters & CB's were {here} PM PM</p>
<p>4 Had JD with oxen to skid up logs for Sawing Machine. W. mild AM some snow squalls PM</p>
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<p>Dec 1871 Jan 1872</p>
<p>Christmas day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by Red H Barkey Br S's were here PM John Stover's were here this evening W. fine Clear. heard today that JH Ramer's house was burned yesterday morning at daylight & a good part of the furniture</p>
<p>26 Went to S Lehman's W. Cold</p>
<p>27 I & RW killed our beef W some snow squalls Received a subpoena summons to appear at Court as a Petit Juryman on the 8th of January 1872</p>
<p>28 went to Markham & a while to JH Ramer's W. Cold</p>
<p>29 Had Jonas Miller to thresh few loads Clover Ginned out 5 bus. I & JB began drawing wood drags PM. drew 8 PM</p>
<p>30 I & JB drew 6 logs AM then he went home & I brought load edgings PM. W. East wind rain this {evening}</p>
<p>31 Went to Flavius' W. thawing rain {after} {page torn} Finlaws Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Jan 1st 1871 at home all day. Br. N & Mrs Moyer {from?} {page torn} {were} here awhile AM. W fine Cler. roads a sheet of ice {page torn} the centre of the turnpike. fields mostly bare</p>
<p>{page torn} & JB drew 16 logs. Uncle Samls youngsters {&} youngsters from Cayuga & Anne Reesor were here {at} noon. W. strong sharp East wind</p>
<p>3 I & JB drew 9 logs AM Cut some sheaves put Brine on Pork & I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. W East {wind} soft snow & a little rain PM. mild</p>
<p>4 I & JB & little John brought home Cow that I bought of AB @ $35.00 this morning. then we drew 11 logs W. sof. Cloudy</p>
<p>5 I Chored AM. Helped Br C kill beef PM W. fine RW Killed my Poor Old Faithful horse ! Tom ! tonight Aged. 29 yrs 6 m. he got down and Could not rise</p>
<p>6 I & Nancy went to Markham. Called at J Stover's for dinner he bought 2 steers off me @ $25.00 each I moved horse power behind Cider house W. Cold north wind</p>
<p>Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd H Barkey sermon on St Mat 8 C by Br. C Saml Ramer & Mary Hoover & Finlaw's youngsters were here PM I went to see JB to chore for me I intend to go to Toronto tomorrow W very cold a little milder this evening</p>
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<p>Jan 1872</p>
<p>Sunday 7 Jan 8th Walked to Markham this morning Took the train on the Nippissing Railway to Toronto to serve on the Assize Court as Petit Juror engaged my board at the Black Horse Hotel was not Called into the Jury Box today W. Cold</p>
<p>9 Feel rather lonesome. not Called today</p>
<p>10 was Called today on the Traviss Murder Trial. was kindly Exempted by the Crown Atty Mr K McKenzie.</p>
<p>11 Murder Trial Concluded this PM. Traviss Found. Guilty.</p>
<p>12 Ordinary Business</p>
<p>13 Ordinary Business. Dismissed this PM. in time for the Train to Get to Markham but I took the Rouge Stage. & Hurrah for ! home sweet home ! {page torn} {Got} home about 8 PM found all in tolerable {illegible, page torn} {health?} Nancy has pretty bad Cold</p>
<p>{Page torn, Sunday 14} at home Cober's were here this evening {Continuation} of remarkable fine weather</p>
<p>15 Away to Toronto on the Nippissing again this Morning Br S's Tilman took me to the station he is Choring for me a few days JB was here last week NB? I forgot to mention that M N Neighswander Sawed wood for me on the 8th Inst</p>
<p>16 Ordinary Business</p>
<p>17 ditto</p>
<p>18 ditto</p>
<p>19 do</p>
<p>20 Dismissed in time. & away home on the Narrow Guage. Br N met me at the station very fine weather all week except some soft snow on Friday PM</p>
<p>Sunday 21 went to AB's they were not at home Br S's Came here PM his son Menno came this evening to Chore for me this week</p>
<p>22 off on the Nippissing to Toronto again. a week of Ordinary business. rode home with Br S in his Cutter this evening.</p>
<p>Saturday 27. found all very well at home</p>
<p>Sunday 28 Went to JH Ramers on a visit they have a son all pretty well. fine weather last week. sleighing bad in Toronto</p>
<p>Jan 1872 & Feb 1872</p>
<p>Monday 29. Br S's Menno took me to Station this morning. another week of business got discharged this morning</p>
<p>Feb 3 were Paid off about 1100 AM rambled about town untill 3.30 PM then Hip, Hurrah, for Markham & sweet home Got home about 7 PM. February 3 found all well</p>
<p>Feb 4 Sunday. Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 6 C by Rvd H Barkey. Finlaw's were here & S Lehman's PM W. fine mild</p>
<p>5 all went to Br S's My Mother went as far as Br N's W. fine good sleighing</p>
<p>6 Went to AB's. W. about six inches snow last night</p>
<p>7 Chored. JB's were here awhile PM. W. fine</p>
<p>8 Filled beds & chored. W. Clear got medicine for my mother she has bowel complaint</p>
<p>9 Cut some straw for bedding. & went to JD's & to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine Clear mother better</p>
<p>10 didnt feell well. have Influenza. took salts M Neighswanders & Rudolph Moyer's from Scott were here. W. fine Clear mild</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home all day. W. fine mild</p>
<p>12 I Took 6 bus grist to Cedar Grove Mills W fine</p>
<p>13 Chored. W. rain from East nearly all day</p>
<p>14 Chored. W. Windy a little snow. Cold</p>
<p>15 Split some wood & drew a load of sawed wood into woodshed brought grist home PM W. NW wind pretty Cold</p>
<p>16 Chored. Took Chop to Mill. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>17 Chored. brought chop home PM. Colon Reesor & wife were here this evening. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home AB's were here W. fine mild Clear</p>
<p>19 Chored. W. beautiful. Clear. Abraham Doner & wife & CB's & JD's were here this evening</p>
<p>20 Chored. W. fine Clear thawing</p>
<p>21 Chored. {top?} threshed some Oats I & little boys finished Cleaning Timothy Seed pretty near one bushel</p>
<p>22 JB Came to help me Clean Wheat got only one load Cleaned. had visitor Manasse Frets's & {Marven? Martin?} Neighswander's. Joe Wideman fixed Clock. W. pretty Cold</p>
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<p>23 I took 47 bus treadwell Wheat to Cedar Grove @ $1.23 & took 35 bus 52 lbs PM</p>
<p>24 RW helped me run through a load this morning took it out 35 bus 33 lbs AM Chored PM W mild snow going fast. road getting Muddy</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home all day. W. Colder AM Cold heavy west wind PM. froze hard. Clear PM</p>
<p>26 Chored. Started about 5 PM. to go for Dr Mc heard on my way that he was at Uncle Joseph Burkholder's with Dr {Lizars?} who is Operating on Uncle Joseph by Cutting for ¡ {upside down exclamation mark} stone in the bladder! Brought Dr with me this evening W. very Cold. pretty heavy NW. wind</p>
<p>27 Nancy gave birth to a son about 1.Ocl this AM. doing very well. I took M C home AM Chored PM. W. very Cold yet</p>
<p>28 Drew 9 loads wood for Steele W. pretty cold Uncle Joseph Died this morning</p>
<p>29 Brought Horse power from Flavius AM I own the whole Machine now bought Out Flavius & having bought out Br C last winter Finlaws were here today W. fine</p>
<p>March 1st Uncle Joseph was buried today I didnt go My Mother went with AB's W Clear Cold</p>
<p>2 Chored. W. fine. Clear Nancy & baby doing finely</p>
<p>Sunday 3 Meeting at Hebron I didn't go Old M Neighswanders & young Mort's were here W. fine Clear</p>
<p>4 Chored. very very Cold. NW. wind all day</p>
<p>5 Chored W. Clear. Calm. biting. Cold</p>
<p>6 Went to Flavius's Sale bought Neckyoke @ 50 cts Waggon rack 75cts Cider barrel $1.00 & Pair Bobsleighs $16.50. W. severe Cold, heavy north wind. Flavius has rented his farm to T.H. Hall & he is putting up a house on the north end of his farm on the 4th Concession for himself</p>
<p>Mar 1872</p>
<p>7 Brought home My Purchases from Flavius AM Went to Cedar Grove PM. W. Milder</p>
<p>8 Went to Cherrywood ¡ that is Walkey's Corner ¡ AM with old buggy. went to Markham PM W. mild</p>
<p>9 Went to Markham to Make Affidavit as Witness to the will of my late Uncle Joseph Burkholder at the Office of N Mans W. East storm snow & drissly rain all day didn't amount to much after all</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home Br S's Flavius & Isaac Reesor were here Cober's Called a little while W. mild the snow yesterday helped the sleighing a good deal</p>
<p>11 Went to JD's & to Cedar Grove AM Simon Hoover's were here when I got home. W. fine, warm. Clear</p>
<p>12 Chored & got horse power set. made ready for threshing W. fine. warm. Clear. thawing. There has still been thin Sleighing so far. but it appears it wont last much longer</p>
<p>13 threshed AM. got on very well. Put through over 200 bus Oats AM. ot done before dinner. W. fine AM Cloudy PM. Heard that Michael Burkholder's little boy about 7 years Old got Accidentally hung in a Cow Chain yesterday evening</p>
<p>14 Chored AM. went to Funeral of M Burkholder's boy at Hebron PM. W. fine. Clear. snowing tonight</p>
<p>15 Chored. I & little boys got a grist ready PM Jacob Grove & family were here PM. W. Clear sharp</p>
<p>16 Went to Cherry-wood AM, & to Cedar Grove with grist Chop PM. W Clear sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home Br. N's & Br S's youngsters were here. W. Clear. Sharp a little snow squally</p>
<p>18 Helped Br. C's hang up Pork AM. Got mine out of tubs PM. W. Clear. sharp. Commenced to snow from East very heavy this evening about sunset</p>
<p>19 Hung up our Pork. RW & WM helped. W. heavy NW wind all day. Cold. drifting snow</p>
<p>20 Chored. I & little John Cut some sheaves W. Cold freezing yet Hard windy yet</p>
<p>21 I & little girls & John went to Markham & to JH Ramers for dinner. W. pretty Cold N W wind pretty good sleighing in the ditches along the fences. all the gullies are solid ice</p>
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<p>Mar 1872 April</p>
<p>22 brought home buggy from Cherrywood AM JB was here awhile PM. I went to Cedar Grove PM W Clear</p>
<p>23 didnt do much except fix single Harness a little. have bad Headache. W. snow from East AM. Clear PM</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home Jac Reesors were here PM & CBs & Br N's & Br S's awhile My Mother was taken sick yesterday & was worse today Dr was here PM is rather better this evening W. fine mild</p>
<p>25 Fixed & Oiled single Harness & Chored W M helped Flavius draw stones this evening. I bought 2 1/4 Acres of land off CB being the Corner of Lot No 1 5th Con Scarboro. for the Sum of $200. $50. Cash down & the balance in 3 yearly Instalments without Interest</p>
<p>26 I helped T Sanderson at Sawing Machine W. mild Snowed a little last night. thawed a little today</p>
<p>27 I & W drew 4 Cords wood for My Mother AM drew some in field PM. W & J Atkinson Chopped some for Me this spring W. Snow going very fast</p>
<p>28 Chored. Went to Cedar Grove PM. W soft snow all day. mild</p>
<p>29 Good Friday My Mother & we all went to Br C's W. new snow nearly all went today. fine warm</p>
<p>30 I & W drew out Cordwood W. fine Clear mild</p>
<p>Sunday 31 Easter. this was the day for Meeting at Hebron didn't Open. strong wind & rain from East all AM about 6 in snow last night. mild</p>
<p>Easter Monday April 1 at home all day W. heavy north wind. a little snow. illegible {unpleasant?}</p>
<p>2 All went to Markham & to J H Ramer's W. fine. Pretty good sleighing this morning. bad this evening WM. Commenced work this morning @ $125.00 for 7 Months.</p>
<p>3 Drew some hay from Flavius for Steele & Cleaned grist AM. W took it to Cedar Grove & then we drew some rails PM. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>4 Drew some rails & then drew out Cordwood W fetched home grist this evening Abraham Hoovers were here for awhile PM W. frose hard. last night. thawed today</p>
<p>April 1872</p>
<p>5 Chored AM W finished drawing Out wood l I & Nancy went to AB's & I went to Whitevale & got Jess shod PM. W. fine Clear thawing sleighing gone</p>
<p>6 I went to duffins Creek for a keg of beer W split sawed wood we fixed up some fences along fallow in Scarboro PM. W. fine. very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home all day. JD's were here W. mild some rain</p>
<p>8 didn't do much. my Mother was pretty bad last night W went for Dr this morning he came this evening W. foggy & Cloudy</p>
<p>9 I went to Markham to get some Medicine for my Mother she rested pretty well last night. W. foggy & a little rain this AM warm Clear PM distant thunder PM. John Stover's oldest daughter died today of Scarlett fever it is very prevalent this spring</p>
<p>10 Chored W ground axe at Br C's AM. both chopped dead dead timber in old bush PM. W. a little squally</p>
<p>11 both Chopped. I helped Br N Clean some Oats that he bought off me @ 40cts per bus. I cant chop very much have Rheumatiz in my shoulders W. fine Clear</p>
<p>12 Cleaned seed Oats & sorted some turnips W. rain nearly all day I went to Cedar Grove this evening</p>
<p>13 I Chored AM brought home Iron plow from Walkeys where I had it fixed W Chopped. W. very windy. Cold</p>
<p>14 Sunday 14 at home. Br S's & CB's were here PM. W clear</p>
<p>15 Sowed grass seed on fall wheat in NW field & some on Oat stubble where it caught badly AM sawed big elm into Cordwood in Markham fallow PM. I went to JB's this evening W Clear AM snow squally alwhil awhile PM</p>
<p>16 Went to Finlaws & to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's W. Cold N.W. wind Clear roads getting pretty good</p>
<p>17 I & W sawed Old logs in Markham fallow AM Had A Purdy with JD's Oxen to log PM. got finished W fine clear</p>
<p>18 I got Cent shod AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W began Plowing sod below garden W. fine Clear roads pretty good. hard frosts few nights back</p>
<p>19 Both plowed JB's were here. W. fine. warm. Clear. drying fast</p>
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<p>April 1872 May</p>
<p>April 20 W finished plowing below garden & Commenced in sod near Hoover's I helped Flavius draw sand & fixed board fence along pickering townline my Mother is rather poorly today W. fine clear</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home all day Mother very poorly AB's JD's CB's BrC & Br S? N's were here PM. W. fine. Clear</p>
<p>22 Went to Markham AM got Medicine for My Mother AM. Chored PM W. Cold blustering Dave Stephenson Came to work today @ $45.00 for 7 months W. went to plow for John Stover blustering, a little snow squalls. Cold wind froze last night</p>
<p>23 Both plowed AM. Chored PM. W very Cold Wind AM. about 3 in snow fell PM</p>
<p>24 Sawed Elm Cordwood in two AM W helped JD log PM I & Dave brought home & planted about 20 Black raspberry bushes PM W. warm Snow all gone</p>
<p>25 Both plowed AM I brought load of lime from Jim Hadleys for Flavius PM. W. warm. Close</p>
<p>26 I plowed W is not well. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>27 Both plowed W. Cold NW wind. J Wideman & wife Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 28 I staid at home with My Mother & little boys. Nancy & little girls went to Meeting at Hebron. Finlaws youngsters were here after service David Burkholder at supper W. fine Clear</p>
<p>29 Sowed sod below garden with Oats JB Came PM to fix garden fences & lane fence. W. Cold East wind Clear</p>
<p>30 I sowed 4 bus spring Wheat in north side of field back of garden AM & Dave gang plowed it in then I helped JB at lane fence. W finished sod till supper time then rolled Oats after supper W. Close & warm distant thunder. looks like rain</p>
<p>May 1 Got Br Cs gang Plow boys both Ganged in field back of garden AM threshed Crown Peas PM W. a little rain this morning. Showry PM. makes things grow</p>
<p>May 1872</p>
<p>May 1 Great fire reported in Markham last night have not heard Particulars yet David Burkholder's illegible son Abraham's wife died Suddenly this morning</p>
<p>2 boys gang plowed last year's Root ground & nearly finished back of garden I helped JB at lane fence W. fine</p>
<p>3 Sowed sod with peas. Nancy went to Abraham Burkholder's wife's funeral with Br. C & Br N's got sod harrowed twice W. began to rain about 10 to 2 PM. Clearing till night</p>
<p>4 W began to plow in East end of big field where Clover missed. Dave finished harrowing sod peas till 10 AM then I helped to plow W. Cold north wind</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home Br N's were here PM. W. fine clear</p>
<p>6 I sowed last years turnip ground with barley & Dave harrowed it. I took my Mother to JD. W began to plow behind Cider house. W. fine warm Clear</p>
<p>7 I sowed barly in field back of garden AM W & JB plowed behind Cider house JB hitched his horse with old Dick Dave harrowed barly I plowed PM & JB worked at lane fence w. very warm</p>
<p>8 Plowed & brought 10 1/2 bus white oats from Old Willie Morrison's AM sowed field behind Cider house PM. got harrowed once a little showry PM</p>
<p>Ascension day 9 I went with Children to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C. Sermon on St Luke 24 C by Rvd H Barkey W. warm Clear</p>
<p>10 I sowed Crown Peas in N W Corner Dave gang plowed them AM JB & W. fixed fence at Scarboro Pasture. W ganged PM & Dave finished harrowing Oats W. fine Clear</p>
<p>11 I & Nany went to Markham AM sowed grass seed on Crown Peas PM Dave finished harrowing. W. plowed in big field W fine Clear Saw the results of the fire in Markham today {Hon?} D Reesor's stable fired by an Incendiary were burnt his Dwelling Carleton's stable & Store D Johnston's Saddlery Mair's Law Office</p>
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<p>May 1972</p>
<p>A building Occupied by A Barber the Anglo American Hotel Pringls Dwelling Workshop & Showroom Burks Store & J Robinsons dwelling The Economist Office was only saved by the greatest exertion all the Contents were removed & everything put into Confusion so there was no Issue last week.</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home Jacob Reesor's youngsters were here. & Br S's youngsters PM W. fine Clear. Cool. a good shower would do some good now</p>
<p>13 I & W finished Plowing East part of big field Dave carried potatoes Out of of Cellar JB finished west lane fence to Cider house from townline W Cool Clear</p>
<p>14 Sowed Peas in East end of big field Took my Mother to Br N's PM. My Mother is very restless at night & rather weak in her mind W. fine Clear. east wind PM</p>
<p>15 Took my Mother to B's S's & then went to Markham AM Planted Early Rose Potatoes PM W. fine Clear</p>
<p>16 I rolled some Peas AM. boys fired fallow south end of Markham bush. all fought fire PM. it run run run over nearly the whole of the Old bush. but I hope it did not do it much harm. it burned about 10 rods of fence on the 11th Con. W. Shifty wind. Clear</p>
<p>17 I went to Whitevale AM to get Deed drawn by T P White for 2 1/4 Acres of land that I bought of C Burkholder for $200. burned & Picked in fallow PM Dave finished rolling Peas PM W. fine clear</p>
<p>18 Chored & Picked in fallow AM put up new fence along 11th where it was burned PM W strong East wind. a little rain tonight. fire about out</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 19 I & Nancy went awhile to J Cober's W. heavy rain about all night & a good deal today will do a great deal of good I hope</p>
<p>Whit Monday 20 I & Nancy little boys & My Mother went to JD W. Clear with a few sunshiny showers. things look green</p>
<p>21 boys drew Old rails wood & stones off little fallow I chored & went to Frys for some plants W. fine warm clear</p>
<p>May 1872 June</p>
<p>22 Dave harrowed root ground & W plowed potatoe ground got done about 3 PM then Cleaned grist W. fine AM rain PM. slowly at first heavy tonight Heard today that Uncle Jacob Burkholder Died last night</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy went to Uncle Jacob Burkholder's funeral at Widemans. Discourses by J Stakly & Shoults Went to Finlaws for dinner boys fenced pastures on Scarboro Side W. wet this morning, fine today</p>
<p>24 W Commenced plowing new fallow I brought Home Grist AM helped plow PM. W. Clear AM. some squalls of rain PM Planted a little Corn AM</p>
<p>25 I went to Fmans bay AM for some Plaster didnt get any AM. dug garden PM. W. strong north wind</p>
<p>Sunday 26 My Mother Nancy & little girls went to Meeting at Hebron. Sacrement today. I & little boys staid at home. I was not well, had to vomit last night. Danl Widemans & S Lehmans were here at Dinner & Menno Burkholder's & M Nighswander's at supper. Abraham Burkholder & his family & his Mother were here awhile W fine Clear</p>
<p>27 I & Neighbours Moved graveyard fence to the north & rebuilt it W plowed little Orchard for Old Steele to plant potatoes on shares W. a few heavy showers</p>
<p>28 W plowed in fallow I & Dave worked at fence on west side of field near Hoover's W. cool clear illegible night. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>30 I chored boys drew old rail pieces where Dave & I fixed fence then drew stones off west end of field near Hoover's where we are going to summer fallow. harrowed potatoe ground. & Piled some lim limb wood after supper. W. dribbling, & heavy shower tonight</p>
<p>31 Planted about an acre of Potatoes in East side of field East of Dam W. fine Clear</p>
<p>June 1 began to draw dung on fallow W. fine looks a little like rain</p>
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<p>{June 1872}</p>
<p>Sunday 2 At home Flavius' Br N's & AB's were here W. Cool Clear</p>
<p>3 Drew dung W. fine some East wind</p>
<p>4 Spread some dung AM I took chop to mill & W began plowing fallow PM. W. Shower AM & another after supper rung Pigs tonight</p>
<p>5 Both plowed in fallow W. fine. Clear north wind AM JB's were here at noon</p>
<p>6 Both Plowed AM. W went to A Snider's on 3rd Con Pickering I took my Mother to JD She is getting very weak in her mind and body W. very warm</p>
<p>7 Washed sheep AM Dave helped Br C plant Potatoes AM Chored PM. W. began to rain about 10 AM. rained nearly all day</p>
<p>8 W went to Flavius log house raising on his end of lot on 4th Con. I took My Mother to JD's PM Saw Baby, born about noon W. some showers</p>
<p>Sunday 9 We all & My Mother went to Br S's they were not at home staid for dinner with the young folks Martha Shank & her Man & Christian Stover's were here at supper {Matty?} got married this spring to Mr Ebenezer Cook out west in the Township of Dorchester W. Clear heavy rain last night</p>
<p>10 Finished plowing fallow & started plowing turnip ground AM W plowed some PM & I went to JD's. W. fine AM some very heavy rain & Thunder PM. Started water pretty high</p>
<p>11 Sawed some rail cuts AM boys & CB & his boys went fishing PM. got nothing W warm & slight shower this evening</p>
<p>12 I Plowed garden for Flavius at his new house AM Helped W plow turnip ground PM. W helped Flavius Put rafters on his house after supper. W. fine warm. Clear</p>
<p>13 Both plowed in turnip ground till near noon when it began to rain. rained nearly all PM. I shot a bird up at dam today which Puzzles me to name it belongs to the Crane specie I should think</p>
<p>14 Drew rails out of Scarboro bush along 5th Con ready to fence it in. I took Nancy & My Mother to JD's & then went to Mr Swallows near Duffins Creek with my Bird to get it stuffed it proved to belong</p>
<p>June 1972</p>
<p>June 14 to the Crane Specie. but it is Commonly Called a (shitepoke) or Bittern then I got a keg of beer at the Creek Brewery W. warm slight showers PM roads heavy</p>
<p>15 Finished drawing rails out of bush & then drew 7 loads from Br N's W. fine Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 16 All went to Br N's. W. fine Clear AB's were here at supper</p>
<p>17 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I went to Cherrywood PM. W harrowed turnip ground Dave hoed Early rose Potatoes W. fine Clear</p>
<p>18 Dave harrowed old fallow W drew a few rails & then began to make turnip drills I helped scrub & wash Meeting house PM. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>19 Chored AM. Sowed about half of turnips PM. Uncle John Burkholder was here at dinner W. warm clear</p>
<p>20 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's his wife was confined about a week ago and is rather poorly but is getting better W helped Br C draw stones W. very very warm. sultry</p>
<p>21 Finished sowing turnips in East half of field East of dam about 4 acres. & 1 acre of potatoes. AM began drawing dung on heap in fallow Intend putting it on pea ground in field near Hoover's East part west part is fallow. W. rather Cooler</p>
<p>22 Drew dung. Mother rather Poorly. getting weak W. pretty warm</p>
<p>Sunday 23 I & Nancy staid at home. Meeting at Hebron my Mother is pretty bad we have to set up with her all night quite a few visitors. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>24 boys drew dung I helped to wait on my Mother She is very restless. sleeps very little. dozes a great deal. Imagines strange things. and consequently takes a great deal of attendance she got a little stronger this evening so I gave her a short drive in the buggy. W. fine Clear Jacob Hendrik & wife were here today with Jac Reesors & Old Samuel Neighswanders</p>
<p>25 Waited on my Mother. She is still pretty strong Joseph Shirk's were here today. M Dyke's little Mary Died today. W. fine. Clear. looks a little like rain</p>
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<p>June 1872 July</p>
<p>26 W harrowed in new fallow. AM. he plowed on roads PM. I chored. My. Mother still keeps pretty strong Uncle Joseph's widow & young Christian, Little Chris Hoover's & Jacob Widemans were here today. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>27 W worked on road with team I Chored Dave finished harrowing new fallow W. warm clear we are still up every night with My Mother</p>
<p>28 W finished road work with team AM went to Party at Cherrywood PM. I Chored My Mother rather poorly. W. very warm. nice shower PM John Stover's were here PM</p>
<p>29 I. W. & Dave worked Scarboro road work with team. W. very very warm</p>
<p>30 Sunday. at home all day. Mother very poorly W. hot close</p>
<p>July 1 W. began Mowing little meadow in Scarboro. I waited on my Mother she is a little stronger PM W. very warm I & little boys brought home new 3 spring waggon from Cherrywood @ $100 PM they allow me $10 for our old double buggy</p>
<p>2 I chored W finished Mowing in Scarboro I & Dave raked & Cocked some PM</p>
<p>3 I took Broken horse rake to get fixed AM W mowed in Orchard raked & cocked the last of the hay in Scarboro PM. W very warm. shower & thunder went round west & south tonight</p>
<p>4 I got Cent shod at Bambridges AM. W mowed in Orchard finished till supper. then we scuffled potatoes after supper. W. Slight Shower about noon our turnips are Coming very slow, scarcely any to be seen Thos Wilson of Markham Village died yesterday from the effects of a fall off a building the day before</p>
<p>5 Drew in 3 loads hay out of Scarboro AM raked & Cocked part of Orchard PM. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>6 Fixed up Horse fork & raked rest of Orchard AM Drew it in 3 loads PM. W. rather Cooler S Lehmans were here at supper</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home all day JD Brs S's & N's & Old Uncle Saml's & Flavius' were here today W. rather cooler</p>
<p>July 1872</p>
<p>8 W mowed fence Corners I & Br C Took reaper to pieces AM. Then I took Pitman & Boxes & knives to Mongolia to get repaired PM. Went to JB's for supper. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>9 Raked & Drew in a small load of fence corner hay Simon Ramers were here PM Martin Neighswander's wife & Tilman Wideman's wife were here today & Finlaws awhile AM. W pretty warm</p>
<p>10 W began to crossplow fallow I went to Belford AM didn't do very much PM began to rain very heavy about 1 OC had a Splendid heavy rain soaked firstrate doing a great deal of good</p>
<p>11 I took reaper springs & some small jobs to Cherrywood AM turned some fence Corner hay & Chored PM. W. pretty warm slight Shower PM</p>
<p>12 brought home hay rake & reaper springs. & went to Cedar Grove AM Cleaned out drain through north end of pasture field at Pickering town line & Drew in last of fence Corner hay PM W. very warm. to warm to plow PM Great Accident yesterday PM on Nippissing at Boyer's bridge. Double Engine & 18 Cars off the track nobody hurt</p>
<p>13 I mowed in pasture field W plowed in fallow I & little boys went to Cedar Grove after supper. W fine. rather Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 14 We all & My Mother went to Br. S's in new Buggy Nancy & little girls then went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. My Mother is stronger but very restless at night we have to sit up with her every night. W pretty warm Clear</p>
<p>15 I went to BSS. this morning & Chored Dave raked hay in Pasture & W plowed AM. Drew in about 4 loads PM W. very very warm, sultry</p>
<p>16 I Mowed in west end of big field W. very warm had a slight shower after supper</p>
<p>17 I finished Mowing. W finished Plowing old fallow AM. raked & Cocked what I mowed yesterday W. very warm</p>
<p>18 Drew in hay west end of big field 8 loads W. Cooler I went for Dr for M Dyke tonight got back at midnight W. pretty cold driving</p>
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<p>July 1872</p>
<p>19 Drew in rakings load AM. W scuffled turnip drills (there are scarcely any turnips) PM. then he went to show in Markham after supper. I & little boys took grist to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. fine</p>
<p>20 I & Nancy went to M Neighswanders & Simon Hoover's I took part of reaper to Mongolia W. fine clear</p>
<p>Sunday 21 I & Nancy staid with My Mother girls went to Meeting at Hebron. W. fine shower this morning another heavy one PM. not many at the Meeting Old David Hoover's & Isaac Reesor were here PM Isaac is !doing the amiable! to Janet while I am writing. my Mother is not so well today a {as} she was. a few days ago she was able to walk to Br C's</p>
<p>22 I went to Markham AM. W helped Br. Cs get Out a stick of timber. W drilled over about an acre of turnips PM & I sowed them white globe seed. W. fine. Clear</p>
<p>23 Boys Cut roads round upper wheat field & I helped Br. C get reaper ready AM I raked off for Br C cutting his barley & W began crossing new fallow W. fine, a little rain PM</p>
<p>24 I helped Br C finish Cut barley with reaper W. Clear</p>
<p>25 Cut 8 rounds wheat in NW field this morning then I went to raising Br. C's barn at Dyke's boys bound wheat & Cut a road round field at end of lane. W. pretty warm. looks like rain tonight</p>
<p>26 Cut Wheat. a little rain AM. Clear PM</p>
<p>27 Finished NW field till 4 Oclock then drew Steele's hay 2 loads after supper. W. fine. Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home all day Ruhannah & Benjamin Diller were here W. fine Clear</p>
<p>29 Cut wheat in Scarboro W Cradled in rough part till about 11 oclock when it began to rain drissly & Cloudy all day heavy shower about supper time I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper I shot a 9 1/2 lb woodchuck this evening</p>
<p>30 Finished Cutting Wheat didnt get it all bound W. Clear</p>
<p>31 Finished binding & Shocking wheat AM I & W cut barley back of garden. Dave helped Flavius bind wheat PM. W. fine. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>Aug 1872</p>
<p>August 1 I & W cut barley in field east of dam 5 acres finished at about 1/2 past 2 Oclock then drew in 2 loads Treadwell wheat began to rain about 6 Oclock</p>
<p>2 I went to Markham AM Chored PM W. warm Clear AM. Showry PM</p>
<p>3 Drew 2 loads Edgings AM W finished Plowing new fallow & drew out some wood He harrowed PM. & I & little John went for my stuffed Bittern & got a barrel of salt at Bay W. fine warm. Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 4 We & My Mother went to AB's they were not at home. then we went to JD's PM. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>5 Finished drawing in N W wheat field 12 good loads W. Clear</p>
<p>6 Drew in Soules wheat in field below townline till supper then I went to JB's & boys drew in 3 loads barly W. very warm clear</p>
<p>7 drew in 4 loads barley till 11 oclock when a shower Came up then I & Nancy & little boys went to AB's & I went to Cherrywood Came back after supper boys brought 1 load & I helped to bring 2 more till night</p>
<p>8 Drew 1 load of barley out of lower field & 9 out of upper. Simon Hoover's were here at supper W. fine very warm this is Election day in South Ontario Cousin T P White is endeavouring to run out Tory Gibbs</p>
<p>9 Drew 3 small loads barley out of upper field & W took waggon to shop to get {Tires?} set AM began putting {pulling?} sod Peas with horse rake. works well. W. fine warm very sorry to hear that Tory Gibbs is elected</p>
<p>10 Finished pulling Peas till about 3 PM Cut road round spring Wheat till supper W brought waggon home after supper. W. warm</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home. W. warm. a little Cloudy</p>
<p>12 Cut spring wheat AM. JB helped. W helped Flavius thresh with team W. Cloudy AM fine shower about 1 Oclock PM. I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM</p>
<p>13 I & JB began Cut Oats in field behind Cider house AM bound spring wheat PM. W. pretty warm. Cloudy W. helped T Hale Husk AM & CB PM</p>
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<p>Aug 1872</p>
<p>14 I & JB brought log boat from Br S's to Move thresher Out of old barn into new. & fixed old barn roof AM bound & cut some Oats PM W helped CB thresh awhile AM W very close Cloudy AM. began to rain tonight at dark</p>
<p>15 Had Br. S with his Kirby to finish big Oat field & little one below garden except some that were down. our machine needs the Boxes filled and we didnt like to run it. we got big field all on shocks tonight. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>16 Bound Oats & Cut what was down. AM JB & W drew in 2 loads barly rakings & 2 wheat raking & I & Dave finished Oats W. warm Close</p>
<p>17 Moved Thresher out of Old barn into new this Morning. then drew in 7 loads peas & 2 loads Oats after supper. W. warm Clear east wind PM</p>
<p>Sunday 18 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron I staid with my Mother She is a great deal better but it was rather wet for her to go Br S's were here PM. W. slight shower this morning another pretty heavy at noon</p>
<p>19 Finished drawing sod Peas 8 loads & set power this evening JB is here again W. Close a little rain tonight</p>
<p>20 threshed 31 boxes Oats 13 boxes rakings & 63 boxes Treadwell wheat didnt go very well broke two arms. W. very warm. flies very bad</p>
<p>21 Made up for lost time went very well today threshed 100 bus Treadwell wheat till noon boys & JB pulled peas in big field PM. & I brought 2 pigs from AB's W. very very Close</p>
<p>22 Finished pulling peas in big field AM Drew in Spring Wheat 4 loads & 2 loads Oats PM. Dave thinned globe turnip W. very Close. warm Mr James Metcalfe Elected by Acclamation on the 20th Inst for East York</p>
<p>23 Drew in Oats below garden 5 loads & 7 loads out of field back of Cider house W. fine Clear</p>
<p>24 I got Frank shod this morning W & JB drew in 2 loads Peas out of big field when I came back we drew in last Oats 3 loads behind Cider house. Drew in 12 loads Peas. Finished big field PM R W helped W. very warm</p>
<p>Aug 1872 Sept</p>
<p>Sunday 25 went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks by Joseph Barkey. Sermon on St Mat 18C by Br C went to S Lehman's PM & to JB's for supper. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>26 I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramers JB & Dave pulled Crown Peas & W helped Sanderson thresh W. fine Clear</p>
<p>27 I JB & Dave Pulled Peas AM W helped Sanderson finish thresh AM. helped us pull Peas PM. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>28 Finished pulling Peas AM W began to draw dung off heap in fallow on sod Pea ground & I, JB & Dave drew in 4 loads Crown Peas W. fine warm clear</p>
<p>29 Finished Peas 3 loads AM I & JB drew dung & W began to plow Pea ground PM. W. fine shower tonight</p>
<p>30 I & W plowed JB & Dave finished drawing dung & spreading it JB went home tonight W. very heavy north wind. Cold as October a little drissly rain</p>
<p>31 Both plowed. Dave took share to BSS & thinned Globe turnips. W. pretty Cold & windy yet. Clear</p>
<p>Sept 1 Sunday at home. I went to Dr Mc Nancy has symptoms of Vomiting & Cramps or spasms W clear</p>
<p>2 Nancy better again. I plowed in pea stubble nearly finished AM W. plowed in new fallow I skinned Br Cs 3 year old Netherly mare she died last night of Influenza or distemper & took skin to Markham to get dressed for a robe they thought they Couldnt do it in the summer season so I sold it for $1.00 W. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>3 I finished Pea stubble till 10 Oc then helped W finish new fallow till supper Dave harrowed Pea ground with Dick & Br Ns old Prince I sowed some of the new fallow Treadwell wheat after supper W furrowed out out in fallow & Pea ground W. cool</p>
<p>4 Finished sowing new fallow. then helped W plow Dave finished harrowing new fallow. W. windy. Cloudy began raining nicely at about 6 OC this evening raining yet</p>
<p>5 Both plowed AM. I sowed 4 bags Treadwell on west end of field near Hoover's PM then plowed till night Dave harrowed. W. rather Cloudy. looks like rain</p>
<p>6 Dave finished harrowing till about 10 oc then I helped W plow sold some Treadwell wheat yesterday & today @ $1.37 per bus for seed W. warm fine rain last night</p>
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<p>7 Both plowed. Cleaned some Reed wheat this evening W very warm</p>
<p>8 at home all day PD were here W. very warm</p>
<p>9 sowed Peaground except headlamds W. drizzly rains till about 10 am Then Clearded up</p>
<p>10 finished sowing harrowing & furrowing out wheat AM. Then I brought 1/2 ton of bran from Green River Mills @ $12.50 per ton PM & W had after noon to himself & got Mare shod this evening W. a little drissel of rain this morning very {illegible} Pm</p>
<p>11 J & W Drew Duncan's hay W. very warm. foggy this morning</p>
<p>12 Thanksgiving day. All & My Mother went to Meeting at Hebron nemarts by B C sermon on 5 book Moses 8 C by R'd H Barky. AB's were here after service Br C's at supper. W. heavy shower about 10 Oc some more PM. & heavy This evening</p>
<p>13 I Took 50 bus 43 lbs 2 loads Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mill @ $1.37 W went to M Dykes Plowing Bee W. some rain This Morning. blowing Cold north wind today</p>
<p>14 I little boys & Dave Made 37 1/2 gals Cider at P Lapp am W began to fall plow in barley stubble in turnip field I boiled sauce & Dave helped to Plow Pm. W. fair Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 15 We all & My Mother went to meeting & sacrament at Hebron Remarks by R Jae Wideman appropriate sermon by B C Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & Abraham Hoovers of Pickering were here after service Finlaw's boys at Supper W. fair Cler</p>
<p>16 I took P{illegible} belonging to gearing to village Am Old Hewitt thought I would better bring the whole gearing so I took it Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>17 I & Nancy went to Whitevale factory for Cloth Am Br inlaw John Hoover was here when we got home on a shooting tour. I went with him awhile after dinner. I shot 2 black squirrels he had shot 2 before dinner boys W finished Plowing stubble East of dam this morning then him & Dave drew soft wood out of Flats on Scarboro side of the house & chips Pm. W. fine Cler beautiful</p>
<p>18 I & Dave drew 3 loads Chips Am & Drew home 3 Iron wood Poles for arms for horse power. Dave harrowed East of dam & I & Br N put in the Arms. W. Cloudy fine shower tonight</p>
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<p>19 I went to B.S.S & took Janet as far as Bradshaws Corner she has Cold. AM Chored & went to Cedar Grove PM W plowed below garden yesterday & today Dave helped PM. W. squalls of rain . & blustery</p>
<p>20 Dave finished below garden then helped W plow in little field that I bought of CB this spring they got all done except headlands. I went to Belford for shear & Chored AM. JB was here for some Cut sheaves. I rode with him to Cedar Grove & killed lamb Pm. W. Cool, Cler</p>
<p>21 Boys plowed below lane. I pulled off boards on line fence between little field I bought off CB & our field & Chored Am. finished board fence along Markham bush through swale Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>22 Sunday. We all & My Mother went to Br S's W. fine Cler</p>
<p>23 Brought Hewitt & the Gearing AM he put them in & fitted them all right then I took him home PM W plowed. W. pretty warm thunder went round north this evening</p>
<p>24 I & Nancy & Mother went to Abraham Hoover's on 8th Con Pickering then I & he went to R'd H Barkeys sale I bought nice little Eel spear @ 21 cts W. fine beautiful Cler</p>
<p>25 I Chored AM Took 9 bus Peas to Walkey Pm boys finished plowing below lane. AM Helped Br N thresh with team PM. W. Clear windy</p>
<p>26 We all went to Finlaws to quilting & Put old roof on driving shed all in one piece. W. fine Cler. Cold East wind Coming home boys helped Br N thresh am & Br S. Pm</p>
<p>27 I asked hands & fixed things ready to thresh tomorrow boys helped Br C to thresh. W. fine Cler rather Cold I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove this evening</p>
<p>28 Threshed right along all day my Old Machine ran like a top. run out 310 bus barley & 123 bus Oats. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I Nancy & My Mother went to CB's W. rather showry high wind</p>
<p>30 I went to Cedar Grove AM & then shot a fine Squirrel went to Jos Badgerow's sale & Picked some Cider Apples Pm W. fine Cler, a little windy</p>
<p>Oct 1 I & Dave made a barrel Cider & W plowed W helped CB plow & Dave began in field back of garden</p>
<p>Oct 1 I & Dave made a barrel of Cider & W plowed AM I Boiled Sauce & Dave Plowed Pm W went home his little Brother Alick is very sick. he died this evening. W. cler</p>
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<p>Oct 2 I Chored began to make a leech vat & helped to Pick some apples M Nighswander's wife & boy got some to Dry on shares W. fine clear beautiful</p>
<p>3 I took Nancy & my mother to Uncle Sams AM & then threshed beans & helped Simon Hoover Pick some apples. brought Nancy & Mother home this evening. W . very fine Cler</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to funeral of a little Alexander Murison. to Markham village I killed a calf after we came home W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>5 I got Jess & Cent shod at Bambridge. My mother went to J H Ramer's I went there for dinner W. fine clear heard a drunk man on Townline about 9 Oc tonight found it was John Hollinger. W drove him home I followed in buggy & brought & W home</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home all day My Mother went to Meeting at Cedar Grove with Br C & our team & spring waggon W. a little rain at noon. heavy thunder lightning & rain tonight</p>
<p>7 I & Dave Cleaned some barley this morning then then I went around Through Pickering to Canvas for pupils for a German school to be held in our Church. Then we cleaned some more barley this evening he plowed while I was gone. W. was away looking for a farm to rent. W. fine clear heavy rain last night</p>
<p>8 I chored AM & Dave Plowed till noon then he had to quit. Our Horses & every otherbody's Horses are getting sick with a sort of Epidemic influenza. I went to stable raising at Flavius Pm. W. fine clear Willie Willie came home tonight. he has rented Ganahil Harrington's farm on the Morktown & Scarboro Townline near the 7th Con</p>
<p>9 Picked winter apples AM began digging Potatoes PM. I took grist to Cedar Grove mill PM. W. fine warm clear</p>
<p>10 Dug Potatoes. I brought home grist this evening W. Cool</p>
<p>11 Dug Potatoes. I went to stable raising at JD's Pm W. cool</p>
<p>12 Finished digging Potatoes. good Crop. W. Cool rather cloudy</p>
<p>Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron except My Mother & John & little Benjamin My Mother has a Cold remarks by B C</p>
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<p>Sunday 13 Sermon on {blank space} by Br H Barkey. JB's were here after service they are keeping house for Br N's they are away to Michigan & Waterloo. W. fine rain last night. Cloudy this morning. Clear today.</p>
<p>14 Sawed some Cedar trees that I got from Flavius a year or two ago for my Old Milk Can. AM Cleaned barly & put it back in bin again horses are not fit to team it away at Present I went to Harrison's sale at Cedar Grove PO PM. he is leaving W. pretty Cold. windy. {illegible} J Lapps men dragging out one of his horses that died with Epidemic</p>
<p>15 Finished Cleaning barley & some wheat tailings W plowed awhile AM. I & Nancy started to Belford Jess got sick turned back. she is better again. W. Cloudy. Cold. some soft snow from about 11 oc till 3. all Thawed again</p>
<p>16 W plowed. I killed a pig AM. I & Nancy went to Belford PM. Dave Picked apples. W. Cold. NW wind clear</p>
<p>17 I & Dave made 2 barrels Cider AM {?} W plowed Tilled beds PM. W. white frost this morning clouded up. East rain Pm</p>
<p>18 W Plowed second time in West half of root field Dave Picked apples. I got some Powders at Barrows for horses AM they are hardly well yet I helped JD thresh PM W Cler</p>
<p>19 I helped JD thresh until about 3 Pm boys both Plowed. W. fine clear. a very little rain am</p>
<p>Sunday 20 We & my mother went to Jac Reesor's W. fine clear</p>
<p>21 I drove 2 loads Cider apples {Written above line} 42 bus to P Lapp @18cts per bus W plowed. W. very fine beautiful weather Old Dick died aged 29 years last night</p>
<p>22 I Nancy & my Mother went to P Stovers & I went to Uncle Josephs sale I bought Hendry Plow @$12.00 & a lot 90 of sap buckets @11 1/2cts apiece W. fine warm clear, look a little like rain tonight a little drizzle this evening</p>
<p>23 W brought 197 4 in tiles from Cherrywood this morning then we Commenced to draw Potatoes into Cellar I & little John brought home my Plow & buckets PM. W. very fine</p>
<p>24 I & Dave drew in Potatoes. W helped Br C log. W. fine clear</p>
<p>25 Chored AM. I & Dave helped Steele divide Potatoes that he Grew on shares in little Orchard & drew his share home for him. W took 40 bus 40 lbs barley to Whitby @ 68cts per bus. W. cloudy a little rain This morning pretty heavy This evening rainy yet 9 o PM</p>
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<p>26 Chored I got some Powder at Barrows for Frank Pm he didn't seem to be very well after his drive yesterday W very steady rain all night and all day. raining yet about 11 oc</p>
<p>27 at home Br N's were here PM. I went to Burrows this evening Franks legs were swelled some Jimmy Junie came with me & gave him a Ball. W. rained nearly all day looks like Clearing up now. very wet & sloppy</p>
<p>28 Chored this Morning began to Pull turnips about 10 Oclock JB came to help. W. fine clear. Frank some better</p>
<p>29 JB plowed in sod behind barn along bush awhile this morning & I helped Br C kill 2 pigs Then we all pulled Turnips.W. fine warm clear Frank some better</p>
<p>30 PB went to Ws Plowing Bee on Gannahil Harrington's farm JI & Dave Puller turnips after the frost was off . W. fine warm clear</p>
<p>31 I started a little after 2 Oc this morning to go to Toronto with Br. N he had gone when I got there. Then I walked to Agincourt Station on the Nipissing. got well serenaded by a Lynx on the Markham road about 5 Oc. AM. went to Toronto for some German school Books that came to me by Express from Elkart Ind rode home with Br N's. W. very fine clear white frost last night</p>
<p>Nov 1 Pulled turnips awhile AM Chored Pm W. a little rain AM. cloudy PM. Cut a tree in Scarboro bush that we thought had Coons in it but we found none</p>
<p>2 JB & Dave drew 4 loads turnips AM. (they also drew 4 loads on Thursday AM) I chored & went to Belford we all Pulled Pm. finished about 3.30 Oc Pm then JB & Dave went home & I went to Cedar Grove W fine cler</p>
<p>3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on {Blank space} by R'd H Barkey JD's were here when we Came home + Abaham Dower Came Pm. W, fine a few drops of rain Pm</p>
<p>4 Drew in 10 loads turnips W, very fine cler</p>
<p>5 Drew in 17 loads turnips with 2 teams. Frank is better again. W. East wind. began to rain at dusk from east</p>
<p>6 Drew in 10 loads turnips which finished them W. Cloudy mild</p>
<p>7 Drew two loads Potatoes out of field into little Orchard & Pitted them. Chored Pm. W. clear AM rained nearly all Pm Nancy & Adeline went to quilting at M Neighswanders</p>
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<p>Nov 8 Took 6 ewes to Br N's & bought Galloway Bull from Br S's I intend to fatten him on shares. AM I & Dave took last potatoes 15 bags into cellar & drew 3 loads wood Pm W. rather cold. a slight squaul PM. Heard that Josiah Parsons shanty south of Br N. was burned this PM. & his 3 children burned to death: shocking!</p>
<p>9 Dave Plowed in root ground. I chored & went to Cherrywood AM. Took Some chop to Br S's Chopping mill in his sawmill. & helped M Dyke clean a lot of Peas brought home chop this evening. W. fine clear. sharp frost last night.</p>
<p>Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev H Barkey sermon on St John 10 C by Br C. I & Nancy went to Br C's awhile Pm. W. fine clear</p>
<p>11 I went to see JB to come & help me to draw barley to Whitby. AM. Helped M Dyke to put in some 4 in tiles south of Graveyard PM W. Cloudy mild</p>
<p>12 I & JB took 2 loads 88 bus 19lbs barley to Whitby @ 65 cts. W. drizzly rain a few hours this morning Cleared up PM. road very heavy & slippery Mr Dyke & Dave dug ditch ditch along west side of lane & on Townline past old lime kiln to let water rain east from lane into creek</p>
<p>13 JB took 50 bus 30lbs barley to Whitby @ 65 cts I & R Gourdy dug a grave at Hebron for Michael Burkholders child AM. Went to Funeral PM Dave Plowed in root ground. W. fine clear AM. strong East wind PM. began to rain about 8 Tonight</p>
<p>14 I & Dave Drew some lumber to new barn at M Dykes I & Br C have Traded land I give him my Scarboro fifty acres & the corner field that I bought off CB & $500.00 for Lot No 4 containing 70 acres. {Squiggly line} I took grist 10 lbs wheat to Cedar Grove Mill this evening</p>
<p>15 I & Dave moved some stones out of Cellar at Dykes barn & I went to get in a few logs at Sawmill AM I cut some Cedar logs in Flavius swamp to lay stable floors at Dykes & helped Dave finish putting dung on potatoe pits PM. W. hard frost last night ground frose hard</p>
<p>16 I went to Markham Dave & W drew Horse dung on heap in field below garden I & W brought load of Planks to Dykes This evening W. Cold clear</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1872</span></h2>
<p>Sunday Novr 17 at home all day. W. Cold Windy Clear frose hard</p>
<p>18 I Drew Cedar from Flavius swamp to Dykes. AM went to Belford PM. W Pulled down south garden fence front of house & dug out lilac bush & Plum trees. Plowed it up & brought 250 2 in tiles PM W. very Cold Clear windy</p>
<p>19 Helped Carpenters Boyd & his two men at stables at Dykes Cut a few more Cedars in Our little swamp in N W Corner field. W. very Cold. rather Cloudy windy</p>
<p>20 I drew some lumber AM Went to J D for my mother & took Janet McGaw home PM. her time is up with us. Boys drew wood AM W. & RW sawed some rail timber PM. W. very Cold. windy Looks like freesing up</p>
<p>21 I asked hands to thresh tommorow W helped RW saw a few Cuts & then he & Dave drew wood Carpenters finished stables. W. Cold. windy</p>
<p>22 Threshed 187 bus Oats & 47 spring wheat all went well Finished before 4 Oc {O'clock} W. slight dribbles of snow from East</p>
<p>23 I & W Drew scattered stones on heap at Dyks {Dykes} barn. Dyke helped Dave Cut wood. W. some snow from west AM. all thawed Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home Br S's & CB's were here. AB's awhile PM. W. a great deal Milder looks like opening out</p>
<p>25 Helped Br C kill a pig & Went with W to unload 500 2 in {inch} tiles at M Dykes to drain Barn walls AM Took Dave & his trunk home PM. W very very strong west wind calm tonight pretty cold</p>
<p>26 I & W Chored AM brought in Plows & built a Culvert at end of lane. Then we went to D Brands Sale PM. I bought a Crowbar at 80 cts. W. Cold this morning very Clear & beautiful through the day. Cold again this evening the roads are as good as June frost in yet</p>
<p>27 I Taught German School in Hebron Chapel in my Br Cs place he has been teaching the last few weeks & today he has the Threshing Machine & Could not leave home W. Cold windy</p>
<p>28 I chored AM. JB was here at noon I went to ABs & JD PM to ask them to help to kill hogs on Saturday W. Cold a little flurry of snow PM</p>
<p>29 I went to meeting at Cedar Grove AM. C Bang of Michigan & L Hoover of Rainham Preached on St John 3 C ~ 16 V made ready for killing hogs PM Br C & L Hoover were here a little while PM W. very Cold Clear</p>
<p>30 Killed our 7 hogs. W. very Cold & windy. Coldest day this season a little squall of snow about noon</p>
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<p>Dec 1 1872 Sunday at home all day. W. milder snowed from East nearly all day about 4 in fell. mild tonight</p>
<p>2 Helped Nancy fix up things rendered lard. W very soft snow going fast. Just now blowing up again. 9 OC looks like getting Colder</p>
<p>3 Helped Br N kill hogs. W. mild a little snow. thin sleighing</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. W. Fine mild thin sleighing</p>
<p>5 I & Nancy Helped Br C. kill hogs W. mild Cloudy</p>
<p>6 I helped Br S's kill hogs. W. fine mild</p>
<p>7 I didn't do very much got Cold in nose & head {g?} Frank front shoes removed AM. W. fine mild</p>
<p>Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Luke 15 C by R H Barker M N {...?} & Abraham Burkholder were here PM W. fine mild a little flurry of snow last night. a little thin sleighing</p>
<p>9 Chored. got bad Cold in head. W. very Cold windy</p>
<p>10 Bought barrel salt at Cherrywood @ $1.60. AM Auctionered a small family sale for my Mother PM I bought sugar kettle @$1.25 3 sap buckets @ 6 cts & Cross cut saw @ 50 cts hoe @ 6 cts W. some milder</p>
<p>11 Went to Whitevale AM Chored & Put brine on 1 tub full of Pork PM. W. Clear sharp. thin sleighing</p>
<p>12 Helped CB kill hogs. W. fair, not very Cold</p>
<p>13 Took 5 bus grist spring Wheat to Cedar Grove Mill AM didn't do much PM Have bad Cold in head W. pretty Cold, Cloudy</p>
<p>14 Brought home grist of flour & took out some Chop to Cedar Grove mill AM Helped M Dyke Clean up 5 1/2 days threshing of Peas PM. W. Milder looks a little like a storm</p>
<p>Sunday 15 Went to Flavius' they were not at home then went to Br C's he was not at home. then went to Br N's & found them at home. W. very windy AM. Calm PM. JD Came & Took my Mother home with him this morning & brought her back again this evening</p>
<p>16 I helped JD's kill hogs. W. pretty sharp Clear PM</p>
<p>17 Chored. Put brine on last Pork PM. W. Clear sharp. Barbara Barkey got Married today to old Isaac Moyer from Clinton</p>
<p>18 I went to Markham AM Chored PM Had visitors this evening Br N's Christian Gayman & mother inlaw Aunt Barbara Burkholder Jas Shirks & wife JD's. W. Flurrys of snow. good wheeling & thin sleighing</p>
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<p>19 all went to meeting at Hebron Remark by Re {Reverend} H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 12 C by Re C Gayman Visitors after Service Re H Barkey & wife & J Stovers W. fine Clear Br C & family were here this evening. snowing now 9 PM</p>
<p>20 I brought home Chop from Cedar Grove Mills AM Chored PM. W. about 9 in snow last night soft drissle AM</p>
<p>21 Chored AM Put in & fitted 2 windows in Dyke's stables PM. very Cold Job. W. very Cold sleighing fair</p>
<p>22 Sunday at home CB's youngsters were here. W. very Cold</p>
<p>23 We killed & dressed 4 geese AM. started to take them to Markham PM. turned back at Silver Spring farm (D Reesor {Junr's) too Cold, windy. snow squaals {squalls} from west JB was here for some feed at noon</p>
<p>24 Intended to kill Galloway this AM. Br S {Simeon} & his man Came but it was so cold that we Postponed it. I went to Markham PM. W. very Cold Clear</p>
<p>Christmas 25. We all & my mother went to Br S's by Invitation to help Dispatch a splendid fat Gobbler. W. Cold pretty strong blow from East</p>
<p>26 Chored. W. Snowed slowly from east all day</p>
<p>27 I & little Herman went to AB's to help kill Goat & Beef. W. Cold AM. Milder PM</p>
<p>28 I Br S & his man J Davis killed Galloway Bull W. a great deal milder. snowed slowly. large flakes</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I took my Mother to JD's awhile staid for dinner W. Clear pretty Mild</p>
<p>30 I helped CB at threshing. W. rather sharp CB's & Old Isaac Moyers were here tonight JB is here tonight</p>
<p>31 I helped Br S finish threshing about 3 PM JB staid till I Came home & Cut some sheaves with my Cutting box for himself. W. milder Cloudy</p>
<p>January 1st 1873 at home all day McMs were here at noon & Br Ns & Br Cs this evening. W. mild Cloudy</p>
<p>2 Took 6 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills AM went to JDs PM. W East wind sleet & slight rain PM</p>
<p>3 Chored & brought home Grist PM. Shot 2 black squirrels. busst nipple out of rifle. W. mild. heard that Mother in law is sick</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to see Mother in law she is pretty sick with inflammation. W. clearing from West AM fine PM JH Ramer's Came to stay all night</p>
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<p>Sunday 5 I opened Hebron & put on fire but there was no Preaching heavy snowstorm from East all day</p>
<p>6 Chored AM. Went to help C B kill a hog PM sprained my back in helping to place the scalding trough. had to go home. W. fine Clear. didnt snow very much</p>
<p>7 didnt do much. back lame yet. W. mild yesterday</p>
<p>8 didnt do much. Chord a little. W. some blowing</p>
<p>9 Went to Belford AM. I to Br S's PM. W. very sharp</p>
<p>10 Chored. W. very Cold Clear</p>
<p>11 Chored. W. very Cold Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 12 All went to JDs. W. pretty mild. East wind tonight</p>
<p>13 I went for Dr Mc. AM. Br C has a bad spell again Caught Cold. a little Congestion on the lungs. Chored PM W. drissly rain. thawing pretty freely</p>
<p>14 Chored AM. Went Belford PM. I & Nancy went to Colon Reesor's this evening they were not at home</p>
<p>15 Helped J D thresh. W. heavy storm W. some west wind wind & snow from East AM. Cleared up PM. mild tonight</p>
<p>16 Helped Br S & R W kill a beef for Br C PM W. rained nearly all AM. & again this evening Br C is not much better yet</p>
<p>17 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's & brought H Barkeys daughter Sarah to work for Br C. S Lehmans were here this evening. W. Cold north wind. Clear</p>
<p>18 Chored. W. Pretty Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 19 at home. W. pretty Cold Nancy had a sick spell after supper. vomited & Pain on stomach some better now bedtime</p>
<p>20 I got Frank shod AM took small grist Chop to Cedar Grove mill PM W. dribbling snow all day. Nancy better again</p>
<p>21 I & Nancy went to Finlaws. W. snowed fast from East all day. Mother inlaw some better</p>
<p>22 Chored. I & little boys Cleaned some tailings for Chop PM Br S's were here this evening. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>23 All went to A B's. W. very sharp East wind pretty Cold</p>
<p>24 Chored AM. made road through field below garden PM. lane pretty well filled up Snowed from East last night & all AM. snow pretty deep. Mild</p>
<p>25 Took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills AM I & Nancy went to Belford PM. W. pretty Cold Clear</p>
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<p>Sunday 26 at home all day have lame back sprained it again yesterday. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>27 Chored. was at Br C's nearly all AM he is some better but he is not up much yet. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>28 brought home Chop AM Chored PM. W. very Cold JB Came to saw wood for my Mother PM</p>
<p>29 Chored. W. very very Cold. J B sawed wood for my Mother AM. & then we filled a bed for her PM</p>
<p>30 I & Nancy went to see her Grandfather at Jesse Reesors & visited awhile at B G Reesor's they moved back from the Township of Hay where they lived some years & now live in Jesse's old house. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>31 Chored W. fine Clear. Cut some beef for Br C. he is getting better</p>
<p>Feb 1 went to Br Cs AM to meet M Dyke & made bargain about Dyke renting the farm that I got from Br C. I & CB shovelled snow at Hebron PM.John Cobers & Matty Cook were here this evening. Matty is staying all night W. frosty Cold</p>
<p>2 Candlemas day. Sunday All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Re {Reverend} H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Re Jos Barkey about 3 dozen visitors PM. all JD's Finlaw's youngsters. Uncle Joe's younsters Janet & John McGaw & B F Reesor & wife W. Clear very Cold</p>
<p>3 I & J B & little boys tramped some loose Oats in old barn with horses. W. fair. mild. Cloudy</p>
<p>4 Cleaned Oats about 30 bus {bushels} AM Chored PM J B went home PM W. fine Clear thawing</p>
<p>5 Chored I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W fine Clear</p>
<p>6 I Nancy & my Mother went to Uncle Joseph's old place Where his son Christian lives & Called awhile at J B's W. very fine clear</p>
<p>7 I Nancy & my Mother went to Br inlaw M Ns W. foggy this morning Cleared up very fine today</p>
<p>8 I & little John went to Walkers to get horses shod Walky was not at home. Chored W.squally AM Clear PM</p>
<p>Sunday 9 All went to Br C's he is generally up all day W. Cold. pretty strong NW wiind all day. Calm tonight</p>
<p>10 Thawed Br C's Cistern Pump AM Went to get horses shod PM shop was full Heard today that Henry Barkey daughter Fanny was buried in the Township of Hay yesterday. She was married to Joseph Smith of the Township of Vaughan W. very Cold last night</p>
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<p>Feb 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Re H Barkey sermon on St John 3 Chap by R & J Hagery Finlaws & Altona Daniel Hoover's were here PM W. fine</p>
<p>12 I helped C B saw wood. J B Came to work for me. he Cut some dead trees in Old bush W. Clear</p>
<p>13 I & J B drew home some wood & helped M Dyke Clear 75 1/2 bus Peas & I went to show old W M where to Cut some sawlogs in my Pine bush this evening. W. sharp clear</p>
<p>14 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's They were not at home then we went to Br inlaw David Hoover's. staid for dinner. W. pretty sharp AM. mild PM cloudy</p>
<p>15 went round neighbourhood awhile AM with Br C's mare James Morrison to see if we could find the dogs that worried 3 or 4 of Br C's sheep last night. Could make out nothing helped them to bleed & skin one PM. Br C is able to go out a little again W. very fine Clear pretty sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 16 all went to Br Ns. W. mild. sharp East wind PM</p>
<p>17 I & little boys Cleaned grist I took it to Cedar Grove Mill PM. Br C & his family were here at Turkey roast today. W. very fine mild Clear Br S's were here tonight</p>
<p>18 J B Came this morning & Cut wood AM Then I got Br S's Oxen & J B drove my Horses & we drew in 9 sawlogs out of my bush at Dykes PM. W. Mild thawing</p>
<p>19 Drew in 1 logs W. fine Clear</p>
<p>20 Drew in Six, 6. logs AM & a lot of fine wood logs home & brought home grist tonight W. fine Clear, East wind tonight</p>
<p>21 I took Pork out of brine AM I JB & Noah Burkholder drew oat sheaves out of old driving horse loft into new barn PM. W. snow from East AM Clear west wind PM</p>
<p>22 I JB & NB. drew soules wheat out of old barn into new W. pretty Cold. Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Luke 10 C by Re {Reverend} H Barkey. AB's were here after service. W. very Cold Clear</p>
<p>24 Chored AM I went to Markham PM W. very Cold strong west wind some snow AM</p>
<p>25 Thawed Br C's Pump AM I & RW hung up our Pork PM. W. very Cold</p>
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<p>26 I & Nancy went to J H Ramers Called at D & M C Nancy has Cold. Got wolf teeth taken out of young mare Nells mouth at Bambridges W. fine Clear</p>
<p>27 Shovelled some to get out through field AM went to George Tran's sale with Br S & his boys PM W. very heavy snowstorm from East last night & awhile this morning roads drifted pretty bad but the storm did not Continue long enough to fill them up altogether</p>
<p>28 went to W Morrison's AM took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. fine mild clear</p>
<p>March 1 I & M Barkey shoveled snow at Hebron AM. I went to Markham PM W. mild</p>
<p>Sunday 2 all went to Meeting Remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 19 C by Re H Barkey M N {J...?} were here PM. W. fine mild.</p>
<p>3 Chored I asked some hands to thresh on Wednesday Finlaws were here. W. very strong north wind getting very Cold</p>
<p>4 made ready to thresh went to J D at noon to get him to come & help to set Machine. I went to Cedar Grove this evening W. very Cold strong air from north</p>
<p>5 threshed. Put on new belt. great bother. stretched continually. had to take it off and put on the old one old machine went well then threshed 96 boxes soules wheat & 130 bus Oats got done before sunset Simon Hoover's Came this PM. W. sharp getting milder</p>
<p>6 Chored. got stiff leg. Br Cs old mare kicked me yesterday went to Whitevale PM W. fair mild</p>
<p>7 I Nancy & my Mother went to D Burkholder's W very fine clear</p>
<p>8 Took home Br N's long sleigh AM. I went to Cedar Grove to hear D Brenneman & Wismer Preach PM. W. very Blustery & windy</p>
<p>Sunday 9 We & my Mother went to CB's W. mild</p>
<p>10 I Nancy & Br C went to Whitevale to get Deeds made for the Land that we exchanged in the fall. AM I cut wood & went to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine clear</p>
<p>11 I & J B Cleaned wheat AM I took 45 bus 41 lbs Soules wheat to Cedar Grove Mills PM @ $1.35 per bus W soft Snow about 5 in last night & this morning nearly all thawed today fine clear PM Isaac Moyer's moved today</p>
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<p>March 12 I & Nancy & little girls went to meeting at Hebron to hear Wismer Brenneman & {G...?} Preach. Christian Burkholder & wife were here PM. W. mild</p>
<p>13 I & J B drew home 8 logs from Dyks bush AM & 9 logs from old bush PM. W. very fine mild Clear</p>
<p>14 I & J B drew home 4 logs from old bush AM I went to Cedar Grove & J went with mee as far as Br Ns PM then we filled 20 bags with barley this evening we intend to take it to Markham station in the morning. W very fine</p>
<p>15 didn't do much J B went home this morning. W thawing & raining nearly all day. very warm & clear</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home all day. awhile at Br C, W. very high wind last night & all day. water pretty high</p>
<p>17 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham & a little while to J A Ramer's PM. W. fine mild Clear sleighing</p>
<p>18 Went to S Lehmans. W. East wind some snow Coming going home</p>
<p>19 Helped M Dyke Clean Peas Measured up 81 bus W. fine Clear W Morrison {Junr} was Married today to Isabella Duncan</p>
<p>20 I & M Dykes went to Br S's this morning to sign Lease I went to Cedar Grove. Chored PM. Commenced to make a Fish net for Br S. W. soft snow, heavy this evening</p>
<p>21 Chored. W. mild. a little stormy. snow about 9 inches deep</p>
<p>22 I went to Markham with sleigh. snow soft</p>
<p>Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Little John was not very well so I took him & Flavius to Br S's & went to meeting again. all went to Br S's after service remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Re H Barkey. W. fine West wind PM</p>
<p>24 went to W Morrison's this morning Chored today J B was here awhile PM Br C this evening W. fair Clear</p>
<p>25 Chored. W M & his wife Isa. & Jae Wideman's were here PM. W. some wind & snow from East. mild</p>
<p>26 Chored worked a good while at fish net W. snow nearly all day from East wind turned to north tonight</p>
<p>27 Chored & shovelled snow. helped hold a {top?} hog for C B & then one of our own PM. W very strong north wind last night. Scarboro town line blocked full some places mild Calm today</p>
<p>28 I & Nancy went to Finlaws & Called at J H Ramers W. mild. Sideroads full of snow beginning to thaw PM</p>
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<p>29 Went to W Morrisons AM to try to hire his son Charles. offered him $18.00 per month but he wants $19.00. Could make no bargain Chored PM W. rain nearly all day. snow getting soft</p>
<p>Sunday 30 Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Re H Barkey sermon on st John 4 v C by Br C. J D was here at Dinner. Jane Duncan Came PM to stay all night. W. Cold & stormy North wind last night & this morning. Calm today. thawing again</p>
<p>31 I & W M Chored some Oats that he is buying off me AM. then we went to a sale at Cole's on Reynold's farm PM. I bought Hay Knife at 40 cts W. soft snow AM. very fine Clear PM</p>
<p>April 1 Chored. Br' inlaw John Hoover was here. W. fair blowed up from East this evening with a little snow</p>
<p>2 Hired Charles Morrison @ $150.00 for 8 months & he does his Own washing Went to John Storer's sale PM. W. mild, pretty strong west wind sleighing about gone</p>
<p>3 tapped about 50 trees sap runs well. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>4 Tapped about 20 trees sap didn't run very well was about sick PM better again this evening. W. East wind PM</p>
<p>5 Chored gathered some sap PM. W. pretty heavy thunder & sleet this morning. showery & some thunder nearly all day</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home all day Br C & his family were here PM. W. drissly rain nearly all day snow going</p>
<p>7 C Morrison Commenced work this morning he boiled sap AM & I went to Br S's to help kill a pig didn't kill it. I boiled PM & C chopped wood W. very foggy & dull. Close. water pretty high</p>
<p>8 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Belford PM W. rain about all last night & all day. spring Coming</p>
<p>9 Cleaned Oats. swept up barn & cleaned out stable W. rained all day. very dull weather</p>
<p>10 I boiled a little molasses out of some sap that was left on Monday C shovelled out the lane & got Nell & Frank shod & Chopped some in old bush. W. Clear nearly all day west wind</p>
<p>11 Good Friday I & Nancy went to Flavius W.</p>
<p>12 I went to M Dykes & to {S?} M AM I & C sawed some logs at wood shed PM. W. very fine, Clearest day this good while</p>
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<p>Saw a Proclamation at sawmill today to the effect that Parties wishing to Catch suckers or Mullets must get a Licence to do so or get fined I suppose</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 13, Br S's & C Bs were here & Br Ns PM. W. fair. beautiful Clear</p>
<p>Easter Monday 14 I took my mother to JD's AM round home PM Br C's were here awhile. W. fair</p>
<p>15 I boiled sap. W. strong East wind</p>
<p>16 I took Jess & Cent to Bambridges to be shod Adeline & Susanna went with me & then we went to J H Ramer's to get Caroline to work for us she was not ready. W. very strong East wind began raining heavy about dark this evening. roads good</p>
<p>17 Cleaned seed spring wheat & Grist of wheat & Chop. W. soft snow from East all day Gathered some sap & rain water after sapper</p>
<p>18 I went to S M & helped J Davie draw in our logs AM I & C took back lumber PM. W some drissly AM Clear PM</p>
<p>19 I & C drew 1 load lumber & he took Chop to Cedar Grove Mill AM drew 1 load Planks to Dykes & 1 load home PM. I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove & brought Chop home this evening. W. Clear Cold wind PM</p>
<p>Sunday 20 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on st Luke 7 C by Re H Barkey JD's were here PM. W. Cool. Clear</p>
<p>21 I boiled sap busy all day. C drew rails from M Dyke along 11 conc to Fix fence along north W. corner field w. Clear cool wind some squalls of snow this evening</p>
<p>22 I went to Belford this morning C boiled sap till I Came he began plowing sod in field behind Old barn PM I wen to SM & Cedar Grove mill this evening W. Clear Cold wind hard frost last night</p>
<p>23 Helped Br S kill big pig & brought home Grist AM Plowed a little PM J H Ramer's were her PM Caroline Ramer Commenced to work for us today W. Clear</p>
<p>24 both Plowed. W. Clear AM Cloudy PM. cool</p>
<p>25 both Plowed. W. fair Cool wind hard frost last night</p>
<p>26 C Plowed I went with Carpenters to M Dykes awhile AM to start them to finish horse stable then I boiled sap. brought home load of lumber this evening W. Cool Clear Willie & Isa were here tonight</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1873 May</span></h2>
<p>Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron. remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C. went awhile to Br C's PM. W. fine. Cool Clear</p>
<p>28 both Plowed. finished sod behind old barn. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>29 I sowed about 6 bus spring wheat in field East of dam. Little John gang Plowed it C plowed last years root ground in same field W. fine Clear</p>
<p>30 I & Flavius Put 8 new Pannels Pickets round south side of Front garden. C Plowed. W. very fine. warm. clear Little John Finished Ganging west half of field East of dam. A M</p>
<p>May 1 Finished sowing & Harrowing field East of Lane with spring wheat. W. fine Cool. looks like rain ronight</p>
<p>2 Cleaned seed Pea's A M. C took plow to shop and I drew some lumbr P M. W. raing A M. rather drissly P M. C plowed below Orchard aftr supper brought home 22 sucker's that Br S. gave me They are Caught in number in the Rouges</p>
<p>3 Both plowed in field of sod below Orchard A M I went to Markham for Norway spruce trees about 60. P M W. rather Cloudy Cool</p>
<p>Sunday Went to Isaac Moyer's at George Travis old place on 4th Con Pickering at noon then to A B's P M W. fine Clear</p>
<p>5 both Plowed below Orchard I & Nancy went to Belford this evening. W. Clear. Cool</p>
<p>6 C finished Plowing this morning. I got 6½ bus Gealand Oats at C B's & sowed them below orchard C Harrowed. I helped finished harrowing P M then rolled them. C began Plow in field back of garden W. fine Clear Cool</p>
<p>7 I rolled spring wheat till supper time then Chored in garden. C Plowed. W. Cold East wind looks like rain</p>
<p>8 Oiled good double harness. W. rain & wind from east all day</p>
<p>9 Oild single harness AM brought home sap buckets & kettles & Chored & I went to Ceder Grove P M. W. rain AM Clear PM</p>
<p>10 C plowed for CB. I Nancy & little John Took Cow Daisy to WM's he bought her for $35.00 W. Clear. West wind</p>
<p>Sunday 11 We & my Mother went to JD's W. fine Clr</p>
<p>12 Went to Samul Hoover's at Altona. went Trout fishing I Caught 4</p>
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<p>& he Caught 4 in a short time Went to M N's for supper W. fine Clear. Cloudy this evening. C plowed in field back of garden, pretty wet yet. My Mare Jess had a fine Mare Colt yesterday morning</p>
<p>13 I went to Br S's for some Goodrich Potatoes A M. Chored P M W. Cold wind. C Plowed</p>
<p>14 Went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R{ev} Joseph Barkey sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Daniel Lehman from Hay. went to Finlaws after service Called at J H Ramer's for 2 Pigs W. fine Clear. Cold north West wind C finished Plowing back of garden</p>
<p>15 Sowed sod field behind barn with Peas harrowed twice & Part third time. W. clear Cool wind N West</p>
<p>16 Finished harrowing Peas & then sowed field back of garden with Oats & harrowed it. W. Clear Cold wind</p>
<p>17 C Rolled Peas & Oats. which finishes Our Seeding I went to Cherrywood A M. & I & Nancy went to Markham P M. bought 9 apple trees at Crosby Nursery. W. fine warm Clear. but Cold wind</p>
<p>18 Sunday. I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans Appropiate Texts & sermon's by Br C & Jos Barkey for the Celebration of the Lords supper. went to Jacob Widemans after service. W. fine. Clear. Cool wind from north</p>
<p>19 I & C Picked stones off big field which is new meadow on East Part. A M I helped James Milroy Put on some Grafts P M. W. fine warm Clear</p>
<p>20 Drew in Potatoes out of Pits & Planted Early Potatoes in both gardens. & Finlaw's were here a little while P M W. pretty warm. a very little rain P M Potatoes well sowed.</p>
<p>21 C Plowed 2 lands sod north of graveyard A M then we planted it with Corn P M. I helped Br C's sow grass seed this morning. W. fair warm Clear</p>
<p>Ascension day 22. at home. M N's Juniors were here Br C's at supper. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>23 Dunged & Plowed little Orchard. I & Nancy went to Belford after supper. W. very warm. Clear warmest day this spring</p>
<p>24 I took JH Ramer's Tilman & Leissy part way home they were here a few days & got 1 bus Peas Chopped at Cedar Grove mills A M</p>
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<p>May 1873 24 of May Had Flavius PM to help fix some board fence C Picked stones on Meadow. W fine warm clr bush green. Turned cattle into new clover pasture PM have had Milch Cows in Orchard last week or two</p>
<p>Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable Texts & Sermon for the Celebration of the Lords supper by R. J. Barky & Br C Visitors after service S. Lehmans Abraham Hoovers of Picking Jesse Hoover & Esther storey & Isaac Moyer's Children, JB's & BN's wife & Finlawa & Br S's youngster were here at supper. W. very fine Clear</p>
<p>26 I & C overhauled 40 rods fence in 11th Con along N. West Corner field which is in Clover Pasture W. warm Clear looks a little like rain</p>
<p>27 I & C & JB overhauled fence from 11th Con between big field & N W Corner field down to head of dam JB is working for Br N.W. fine warm Clear</p>
<p>28 I brought home harrows from BS AM took 11 bus wheat grist to Cedar Grove Mills PM. started harrow turnip ground below garden C Plowed sod north of graveyard for Potatoes I hauled few stones off Clover. W. fine</p>
<p>29 I harrowed turnip ground AM. went to Br S's barnraising on his Markham farm PM. C drew stones off meadow W. warm AM a little rain & a very Cold blow up PM.</p>
<p>30 I & C finish Picking & drawing off stones off meadow AM Carried about 50 bags potatoes out of Cellar & Pulled weeds out of wheat opposite Br. C's PM. W. pretty Cool. Clear last night frost</p>
<p>31 Washed sheep AM. I & C helped JD Plant corn PM. W. looked this morning like a little frost last night Heard today that P{?} Tilman Moyer of Clinton is Dead</p>
<p>Whit Sunday June 1 I & girls & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks R'd Jos Barky sermon on St John Part of C3 & C by R'd H Barky went to Finlaws after service & to S Lehmans PM. W. fine beautiful</p>
<p>Whit Monday I Cut seed Potatoes AM Kept holiday PM Went to Cherrywood & a few minutes to AB's W. fine Br N & H Barkey came home from the states</p>
<p>June 1873</p>
<p>June 3 Drew dung on turnip ground I talked with BN awhile AM he has been through Pennsylvania Ohio & Michigan in Company with R H Barky. I sheared our sheep PM W. fine clr</p>
<p>4 drew dung. W. very Close, a little rain PM</p>
<p>5 C harrowed & furrowed sod north of Graveyard for Potatoes & I worked in garden AM Planted Potatoes with hoe PM. W. very warm, clr John Stover & wife were here at noon</p>
<p>6 Finished Planting Potatoes AM. C drew dung & I went to Burrows PM Frank is lame on hind by W. pretty warm. Close smokey</p>
<p>7 C Plowed in turnip ground I spread dung Plowed PM had Br C mare with Cent Frank a little better is lame in Cord inside hind leg</p>
<p>Sunday 8. I took My Mother to JD's this morning then I & Nancy went to Old Daniel Hoovers W. Clr</p>
<p>9 Both Plowed in turnip ground. D Stover took away 20 bags Potatoes this evening @ 35 cts per bag they are very Cheap & Plenty this spring. W. Clear</p>
<p>10 Took wool to Cliffs at Altona. went to Simon Hoovers for dinner. W. very Close & warm a little rain. PM. C finished Plowing & Harrowing turnip ground</p>
<p>11 I drew lumber to Mr Dykes for building a Kitchen C rolled & harrowed turnip ground & drew a few loads dung into fallow. W. fine Clr</p>
<p>12 had W Clod to fill dung drew on fallow with 2 teams . W. fine</p>
<p>13 Finished drawing dung on fallow Piled a little that was left in yard W. Clod helped. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>14 I & little boys fixed some fence & Pulled Pidgeon weed AM Chored & Helped stoves bag a load of Potatoes @ 35 cts Per bag PM C is not well went home this Morning. W. very Close warm began to rain slowly</p>
<p>Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at the Cedar Groves remarks & Sermon on St John 5 C by Rev H Barky. JD's were here PM W very warm not much rain last night Old Jack Smi{???} is here, he Came last night</p>
<p>16 Chored & shot a young Hawk in his nest in CB's bush AM Finished Pulling weeds in wheat & went to Fry's for Plants PM W very close shower went round south west at noon</p>
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<p>June 1873</p>
<p>June 17 Caught 32 Colorado Potato Beetles on Potatoes in little Orchard, they have been coming from the far west the last few years they have been very numerous in some fields in this vicinity the last year Then I drew 19 logs out of the old bush with hind waggon wheels C is not able to work since last Saturday Morning Saml Brubaker & wife were here awhile AM. W. very warm</p>
<p>18 drew some timber to Dyke's AM took spring waggon to Cherrywood to get Boxing fastened. got 5 half bunches shingles at AB's for Dyke's Kitchen W. warm clr</p>
<p>19 C came this Morning. both worked on road drew gravel W. very warm</p>
<p>20 both drew gravel. W. rather Cooler strong wind. J H Ramer's were here this evening</p>
<p>21 I worked on road C began breaking fallow Isaac Moyers & his Brother & wife & Brother in law & wife were here awhile PM. W dry & warm</p>
<p>Sunday 22 Went to Meeting at the Union remarks by Br C Sermon on St Part of 7 C by R'd H Barkey P Hoover & family were here after service heard this evening that Br S's wife was very sick I went out after dark. fournd that she was better again she was nearly strangled with a drop of molasses in her throat. W. a few drops of rain this morning. Cloudy this evening</p>
<p>23 I went to Markham. got some Medicine for my Mother Cough. got Cent shod. took 2 bags Potatoes to Jose Wideman & got Dinner at J H Ramers & brought 2 Pigs home with me spread some dung & Plowed one round of fallow. a shower stopped us</p>
<p>24 both Plowed. Flavius spread dung PM W. fine rain last night, a showery AM very acceptable grain need it very bad much spring wheat looked very yellow but the shower brightened it up</p>
<p>25 Both Plowed AM. C began to make turnip drills I & Nancy took reaper to Mongolia to get Boxes filled went to Lehmans for supper. W. fine Clear crops growing again</p>
<p>26 I Plowed AM brought turnip drill & Sowed Part PM C finished making drills about 3 PM then Plowed W. fine</p>
<p>27 I finished Sowing then Plowed. C went to Party at Cherrywood PM I & liittle boys Plated {sic} some Potatoes below garden in turnip field after supper W. very warm</p>
<p>June 1873</p>
<p>28 I & C finished Plowing fallow AM Planted some Potatoes below garden & it is rather late but we are trying an experiment hoed Corn and some early Potatoes I & Nancy went to Belgard this evening W. very warm & Close about the warmest day yet</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I Nancy & My Mother went to Meeting at Wideman Appropriate Sermon by RH Baskey & Br C for the administering of Holy Baptism which was Performed by Br. C Ten Converts were Baptised. Vis John Leyman Joseph Koch & wife Elizabeth Barkholder & RH Basky, Daughters Sarah & Anne his son Henry & wife but Could not attend his wife is in Ottawa getting a Cancer Cured. went to Finlaws after service W very warm</p>
<p>30 I went to Markham to buy some shingles & get horses shod. W. fine rain last night & some today</p>
<p>July 1 Chored & drew some old rails home AM I & C helped Br C saw wood M N brought his Machine PM. W. some rain last night, warm today</p>
<p>2 Helped Br C finish sawing & set up saw at home AM. Sawed PM. W warm shower last night & a little PM. Abraham Hock from Clinton was here awhile PM</p>
<p>3 Finished sawing about 70 logs. AM. Mowed swale opposite Br C's PM W. very warm. Close</p>
<p>4 C finished swale & Piled Pea straw dung & I Chored AM Punched thistles in spring wheat & raked & Cocked hay PM. W. very warm. Clear</p>
<p>5 I, C & Flowers mowed swale in field East or Orchard W Morrison was here awhile today he borrowed my Old hay rack. W. pretty warm AM high wind PM</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home all day. JD's were here at noon Br in law David Hoovers were here at supper. W. warm. Clear</p>
<p>7 Raked & drew in swale East of Orchard 3 loads W. fine</p>
<p>8 C helped Br N mow. I mowed nearly all East half of big field with Machine W. few drops rain this morning. fine today</p>
<p>9 Finished Mowing a little Clover & went to see C Patton to put up Kitchen at M Dykes AM had Flowers & Br C's team & 2 men to draw in Clover about 7 small loads till supper time. W. fine Clear</p>
<p>10 I & C Helped Br C get in 3 loads Hay with team began to rain at 8 O'clock fine rain till 3 PM things growing fine. cleaned grist {?}</p>
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<p>July 1873</p>
<p>July 11 I took grist wheat to Forest Mills. Peter Hoover has bought them. W. fine warm Cler. C harrowed summer fallow</p>
<p>12 Mowed Orchard I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. warm Clr</p>
<p>Sunday 13 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove newer by B.C sermon on {blank space} by R.J Wideman. W. very warm clear</p>
<p>14 C Mowed west end of big field with Machine I mowed fence Corners & Chored & Raked part of East half after supper W. very close & fine shower at noon</p>
<p>15 I helped Pattons work at Dyke's Kitchen AM raked Orchard & raked & Cocked west end big field PM. W. fine</p>
<p>16 Helped Flavius Put roof boards on kitchen at Dykes this Morning then I & C Helped Br C's draw in 3 loads hay C's Men helped us draw in about 8 loads PM which finishes our haying. W. fine. Clear</p>
<p>19 Split wood AM I & Nancy went to Altona factory for grain had supper at M N's W. shower this morning very heavy rain PM didn't get wet. very lucky</p>
<p>18 C helped Br D draw dung with team I & Br N finished Kitchen at M Dykes PM. W. warm. showers PM</p>
<p>19 C helped Br D draw dung with team I scuffled some turnips I & little boys hoed Corn & I helped Br C draw 3 loads hay after supper. W. fine cool. Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R. H Barkey Sermon ou St John 9 C by Br. C. JH Ramer's girls & Mafies were here. W. fine Cool. Clr</p>
<p>21 I & C helped Br N bind Diehl Wheat. W. fine Clr</p>
<p>22 I & Br C went to Toronto with my Waggon & his team. took old Potatoes @ 70 cts per bag wool at 36 cts sheep skin @75. Butter @ 20 Eggs @ 15 ct. W. very fair. warm, Clear C scuffled Potatoes & began plowing fallow</p>
<p>23 I & C Plowed in fallow AM thinned turnips PM W. warm</p>
<p>24 I. C. & Steele hilled sod Potatoes & thinned turnips. W. warm</p>
<p>25 C Scuffled turnips AM. Both hoed PM. W. warm fine shower thunder this evening</p>
<p>26 Thinned turnips AM. C went to MC Frets barn raising PM I & Flavius & Br C's man Cut East half fall wheat near Br C's PM W. warm clear</p>
<p>Sunday 27 went to JD W. warm</p>
<p>28 I & C helped Br C bind fall wheat W. warm. shower</p>
<p>29. hoed turnips awhile, then Cut rest of wheat ner Br. C's W. warm shower PM</p>
<p>30 Cut about 10 acres of wheat field near Hoovers. Br C & his 2 men helped. W. fine clear</p>
<p>31 Finished field near Hoovers R W helped W. warm Cler</p>
<p>Aug 1 I & C hoed turnips. W. warm cler. Tho's Ansley an old school mate was here at noon</p>
<p>2 nearly finished turnips I took Emaline Raymer Part way home after supper. She is working for us. W. warm. shower PM</p>
<p>Sunday Aug 3 we & my Mother went to Br N's. W. fine clear</p>
<p>4 killed Calf & drew in 2 loads wheat from near Br C's AM both plowed in fallow PM. W. fine clear</p>
<p>5 Plowed AM fixed road at dam & drew in 4 loads wheat off old land PM</p>
<p>6 drew in all wheat. 10 loads. Flavius helped. W. fine. W. fine clear S Lehman's were here</p>
<p>7 I scuffled all turnips & I & Nancy went to Belford this evening C helped Burkholder thrash. W. very warm close</p>
<p>8 C Plowed I raked wheat stubble AM & Plowed PM. W. fine clear</p>
<p>9 C finished Crossing fallow & I finished raking stubble AM. drew in rakings 4 loads PM. W. fine. pretty warm</p>
<p>Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by RH Barkey Sermon on St Luke 16C by Br C. went to Colon Reesor's after service W. fine clr</p>
<p>11 Chored C helped BC Pull Peas a little while then in rained Cut some oats in field back of garden PM. K I & C helped Br N thresh AM then came home (C stayed to finish) I & Br C cut 3 rounds oats then it rained a shower</p>
<p>12 Cut a few rounds Oats the it rained a shower. Cleaned up finished the field PM Helped B.C in his field below our line after supper. W. fine PM</p>
<p>13 Helped Br C finish his field till noon bound ours PM. W. fine warm</p>
<p>Shocked our oats AM Cut spring wheat</p>
<p>Br. C's helped W. fine clear</p>
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<p>3 pm , a shower stopped us a m W. fine cler PM Plowed late Potatoes pm</p>
<p>Aug 17 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B.C sermon on by R H Barkey. Visitors Rev H Barkey JH Ramers & some of Jac Wideners & David Ramer's young folks. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>18 Pulled Peas with horse Rake work well am helpd B.C cut spring wheat Pm W. Cler.</p>
<p>19 Pulled Peas am C & Flavius helped B C cut Oats Pm. I & Nancy went to Cherrywood & to AB awhile Pm W. fine clear</p>
<p>20 Finished Pulling Peas till 4 Oc Flavius helped PM then set home Pm W. fine clear</p>
<p>Power W. fine clear</p>
<p>21 Flavious helped Anderson thresh, I & C drew in 10 loads Pm. W. warm</p>
<p>22 I & C drew in 10 loads Peas. W. very Close warm</p>
<p>23 Threshed 299 boxes fall wheat. W. shower last night Cooler today</p>
<p>Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Coler's AM went to J B's Pm his wife is sick W. fine cler</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy took yarn to S Lehmans C mowed fine Corners W. fine rain lat night Cler today</p>
<p>26 Cleaned up barn floor & turned Peas am finished drawing in Peas 2 loads & a load fence corner hay PM W. fine cool cler</p>
<p>27 I & C drew in spring wheat 2 loads Nancy helped unload Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>28 I & C & Flavius drew in Oats 10 loads W. fine warm Clear.</p>
<p>29 I begin raking spring wheat stubble Finlaw came am C began harrowing fallow am. helped JD Pm I & Flavius cut nearly all oats below orchard W. very warm close</p>
<p>30 Finished raking spring wheat stubble C harrowed then we cut last Oats till noon bound them Pm W. warm Close</p>
<p>Sunday 31 We & my mother went to AB's W</p>
<p>Sept 1 I & C ridged up fine rain last night Shocked Oats after supper W very windy</p>
<p>2 I sowed 4 acres wheat for Br N am helped on my place C plowed W fine clear</p>
<p>3 I & C finished Plowing till 4 Pm brought in very big load spring wheat raking W. Cloudy drizzle tonight PM</p>
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<p>Aug 1873 Sept Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cober's AM went to J B's Pm his wife is pretty Poorly W. fine cler</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy took yarn to S Lehmans to get woven C mowed fence Corners W. fine rain last night Cler today</p>
<p>26 Cleaned up barn floor & turned Peas. finished drawing in Peas 2 loads & a load fence corner hay PM W. fine cool cler</p>
<p>27 I & C drew in spring wheat 9 loads Nancy helped unload Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>28 I. C. & Flavious drew in Oats 10 loads W. fine warm Clear.</p>
<p>29 I begin raking spring wheat stubble Finlaws came am C harrowed fallow am. he helped JD Pm I & Flavious cut nearly all oats below orchard Pm W. very warm close</p>
<p>30 I finished raking spring Wheat stubble C harrowed then we cut last Oats till noon bound them Pm W. warm Close</p>
<p>Sunday 31 We & my mother went to AB's W. showers last night</p>
<p>Sept 1 I & C ridged up fine rain last night windy today</p>
<p>2 I sowed 4 acres wehat for Br N am he plowed for me</p>
<p>3 I & C finished Plowing till 4 Pm took in very big load spring wheat rakings this evening. W. Cloudy drissling tonight</p>
<p>4 Chored AM. began to sow wheat about 3 PM W rain cleared up PM</p>
<p>5 I finished sowing & harrowing wheat. C helped Br C Plow W. fine Cool clear</p>
<p>6 C furrowed out wheat field & I went to Cedar Grove AM I & Flavius drew in Oats below Orchard 3 loads for us & one for himself Pm C got got Nell shod Picked stones off wheat W. very cool</p>
<p>Sunday 7 I. Nancy & my Mother wen to meeting at Wideman, Lords supper was Celebrated went to Christian Burkholder's at Uncle Josephs place W. Cloudy rained PM</p>
<p>8 I & Nancy started at 4 am went to Finlaws then they went with us Berry Picking into Whitchurch didn't get many got a good few Hazelnuts had a fine day & a Pleasant time. W. Cool this morning. beautiful today C helped Br N Plow</p>
<p>9 C finished Picking stones off wheat then we fixed some fence. AM. Cleaned Wheat PM. W. fine clr</p>
<p>10 I took 52 bus 50 lbs Treadwell wheat to Major MIlls @ $1.23 per bus I sold it last week it is about 2 cts higher at the present time C helped M Dyke thresh. I took a grist to Cedar Groves Pm W. ifine</p>
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<p>Sept 1873</p>
<p>11 Thanksgiving day all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B.C sermon on {blank space} by Rev A Barkey Went to Br C's Pm</p>
<p>12 Cleaned wheat Am I took 52 bus 25 lbs to Magor Mills Pm</p>
<p>13 Cleaned wheat Am I took 39 bus 55 lbs to Major Mills at $1.25 ct then I and Flavius went right across to Markham for some dressed lumber for Flavius. W. Cold blow up last night. fine shower. pretty cold today</p>
<p>Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Hebron Appropriate remarks & Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Revd J Barkey & B C. Daniel Smith & wife from Vaughn & Henry Barkey J W & wife & Mrs Oberholter from Buffalo were here. W. Cool. Cler</p>
<p>15 split sawed wood Am. Chored & killed a lamb PM W. White frost last night froze Potato tops Cloudy AM. rain nearly all PM</p>
<p>16 Split wood. . pretty Cold. windy</p>
<p>17 Finished splitting wood AM. Finished pulling Foxtail in turnips. W. Clear AM. a little sprinkly Pm</p>
<p>18 Picked small stones off Clover AM. I & Nancy wen t to Markham & C began to Plow near B.C, Pm W. fined warm Cler, Br C & Br S started for the Township of Hay this PM</p>
<p>19 I & little John Cleaned Old barly am I took it to Markham station Pm 31 bus 32 lbs @$1.5 per bus C Plowed. W. rainy wet AM. fine Cler PM</p>
<p>20 I went to Whitevale this morning drew some stone AM Finished Picking stones off Clover Pm went to Whitevale this evening W. Cler very Cold wind</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home all day. Isaac Moyers B. N. & J. D's were here W. fine Cler</p>
<p>22 C Finished Plowing near Br C. Both Plowed Pea stubble. James Morrison Cut Clover seed W. Cloudy began to rain about 5 Pm</p>
<p>23 Both Plowed AM I & Flavius Put window in Dyke's Kitchen & Put on Battings. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>24 I went to Cherrywood to C.B's this morning then Plowed. Br N helped us today W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Chored awhile. AM then C Plowed & I took 10 bus Oats</p>
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<p>to Br S's to get chopped after dinner then Plowed W. fine rain last night & this morning cler today Br. S & C came home from Hay last night then B.C started this PM to go to Clinton to Conference</p>
<p>26 I & C finished plowing Pea stubble W. Warm, fine</p>
<p>27 I. C & Br N Plowed in fall wheat stubble near Hoover's W. very warm. I went to Markham station to meet Br. C this evning this is my 37th Birthday</p>
<p>Sunday 28 All wen to Br S's very warm, sultry</p>
<p>29 C topthreshed Oats I & Nancy went to Cherrywood & to AB's for dinner. both Plowed Pm. W fine rain am</p>
<p>30 Both plowed. W Cool. Clerr</p>
<p>Oct 1 I & C helped Br. C thresh. W. Cool, west wind Clr there was meeting at Hebron today. Rev D Shirk from Waterloo is visiting this vicinity</p>
<p>2 Piled some wood & drew 1 load Clover seed AM drew 5 more Pm. fixed boards on waggon base, it is very short this year. W. fine Cler. rather warmer had a short visit from R Joseph Hag{illegible} daughter and Miss Shants from Waterloo J{illegible} Dan Hoover's brought them</p>
<p>3 drew small Jag Clover seed. Then I & Nancy & all the Children went to M N's my Mother went Br C's C went to Markham Fair. W. Cler. Sharp Cold wind a little Cloudy like rain</p>
<p>4 C topthreshed Oats I chores AM. Took 2 bags peas to Br S's to get Chopped & went to J Stover's. PM. W. rain all AM. & a good while Pm.</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I & little girls started to go to Meeting at Cedar Grove. Jess the mare got Sick, I turned back girls went on forth. Mare better again. Br. N. brought a second Cousin of mine this evening his name is William Burkholder he comes from Ohio. W. fine mild Cloudy</p>
<p>6 I & C dug Potatoes on sod north of graveyard with forks. W. Very Cold. bitter north wind</p>
<p>7 I & little John brought a 2 yr old Cow and 2 yearling heifers from J Stovers. I bought them for $30.00. AM Took 10 bus Oats to Chop at Br S's Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>Oct 7 Ground frose last night C helped T Hall thress</p>
<p>8 I & little boys Made2 barrels Cider. W. very fine C helped Hill thresh</p>
<p>9 Boiled sauce & finished digging sod Potatoes. W. very fine Simon Hoover's were here today</p>
<p>10 Boiled sauce & dug Potatoes in turnip field they were planted the 27th & 28th days of June the Harrison & Garnet Chili Kinds with a very fine Crop W. fine Cler beautiful I & Nancy went to Belford this evening</p>
<p>11 Both plowed AM. Picked a few apples Pm W began to rain about 3 Pm I & Nancy went to AB's this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 10th Chap by Rev Joseph Hagey & Rev Abraham Martin. Visited Enos Hoover & Esther Storey J B's wife Finlaws & Abraham Martin & wife & a few young folks were here this evening W. Cool. Cloudy</p>
<p>13 I & Nancy wen to Meeting at Widemens sermon on St Luke 10th Chap by R Menno Cressman from Waterloo & W Hagey & Martin after which Candidates were Nominated for the Ministry for the district East of the 10th Con of Markham When the following Brethren were nominated {illegible Viz?} David Burkholder, Menno Burkholder, Samuel Hoover, John Hoover & Jacob Reesor. and it Pleased God in his Infinite goodness to once more let me stand for in return for which I hope he will grant me grace to lead a new life of thankfulness went to Finlaws after service. W. pretty Cool. looks like rain Finlaws son Peter Came home with us tonight</p>
<p>14 I & girls & Peter went to Meeting at Widemens again when the Candidates drew Lots & it fell to Bro Samuel Hoover/ may the Lord be with him, went to JH Ramers after service. W. very fine Cler beautiful</p>
<p>15 Both plowed AM. Picked apples Pm W. fine warm</p>
<p>16 I & C finished plowing in field near Hoovers AM Picked apples Pm W. fine . Cler. very warm</p>
<p>17 I drew out Cord wood for Flavius AM Took 10 bus Oats to Br S's to Chop Pm. C harrowed west half of field back of old barn AM drew on dung Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>18 drew dung AM. Chored Pm. W. Cloudy am rainy Pm. I & Nancy went {Second Page} Oct 1873 Nov</p>
<p>Oct 18 I & Nancy wen to Belford this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to David Hares on a visit they live on Lot No 10 5th Con Scarboro. W. fine mild, rather cloudy</p>
<p>20 I & Nancy took 10 bus grist to Cedar Groves Mills am then went to Michael Frets. I & he went awhile to Jas Breaks sale. W. Cold wind am soft snow C plowed for his father & heavy rain pm</p>
<p>21 C plowed for his father am began in Oat stubble Pm. I killed a pig & chored. W. Cool. windy</p>
<p>22 Both plowed in Oats stubble. W. Fine Cler</p>
<p>23 I & little John Made 70 gals Cider I plowed awhile Pm. W. rainy</p>
<p>24 I boiled sauce. plowed awhile Pm. W very fine</p>
<p>25 Both plowed. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home. Br N's were here. W. Cloudy cool</p>
<p>27 C. finished plowing oat stubble I & Steele divided Potatoes in little orchard. W. Cloudy. Cler at noon mild</p>
<p>28 I took 14 bus Oats to Br. S's to chop Am C drew dung on Pea stubble. rained till 3 pm then C drew dung & I shot 3 Black squirrels in old bush</p>
<p>29 I went to Belford & Whitevale AM C finished drawing dung. Both began Pulling turnips Pm. W a little snow last night. Cold. north wind today</p>
<p>30 Pulled turnips. W. ground a little frozen thawed Pm</p>
<p>31 Pulled turnip W. fine. W Burkholder threshed Peas</p>
<p>Nov 1 drew in potatoes out of pits AM I took Emaline Ramer home PM C finished pulling turnips Pm W. ground white with snow this morning all away tonight</p>
<p>2 at home all day AB's wife was here & JD's awhile Pm W rather Cloudy a little rain PM Robert Dimmer{??} Died yesterday of Typhoid fever and there are several other cases through Markham this fall</p>
<p>3 Drew wood into woodshed & C drew in 3 loads turnips Received a visit this evening from Manasee Frets & wife & David Frets & wife & Br C. W. rough wind. Calmer tonight</p>
<p>4 Drew in 20 loads turnip. W. Calm fine Cler</p>
<p>5 Finished drawing turnips 17 loads W sharp. Calm. Cler</p>
<p>6 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's W. sharp ground frose this morning</p>
<p>7 Chored awhile then Plowed in dung on Pea ground. W. Cler, frose this morning</p>
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<p>8 Both plowed. W. cloudy. rain last night. a little this morning</p>
<p>Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron. remarks by Rev S Hoovers sermon on St Mat. part of 16 C by Br C. Br S's youngsters were here PM. M N's dau Elisabeth is here tonight W. Cloudy</p>
<p>10 Chores & Cut some wood in old bush I & Flavius built a Store room at end of Dykes house PM. W. fine Cler hard frost</p>
<p>11 dug out stones in garden AM. finished plowing in dung Pm. W. frost am milder Pm</p>
<p>12 C helped CB build stump fence I & Nancy went to quilting at AB's W. about 5 in snow last night. Cool Cloudy today</p>
<p>13 Tied up Cattle. brought in sheep. Cleaned Peas & took them Br S's to get Chopped. W. Cold, looks wintry</p>
<p>14 Drew 2 sawlogs. sleighing thin. sleigh creaks like January</p>
<p>15 I got Frank shod C cleaned out henhouse am Cleaned out mouths of drains Pm W. geting softer</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home CB's were here W. mild thawing</p>
<p>17 Drew wood into shed. & I went to D Hoover's am C took Oats to get Chopped at Br S's & I went to funeral of Ulrich Burkholder's Child at Hebron PM. sermon by Mr Finch. W. rather Cold E. wind</p>
<p>18 Put up new hog post AM. C cut lying wood in old bush. I didn't do much dont feel well. W. Cold</p>
<p>19 Helped Br C kill hogs. W. fine cler</p>
<p>20 I Nancy & little boys wen to Markham to get boots got dinner at JH Ramers. W. Sharp. Clear good roads for wheels</p>
<p>21. Chored split wood in shed a m . I & C battened store room at end of Dyke's house Pm. W. snowed till about 2 Pm. pretty fair sleighing now</p>
<p>22 C drew home Cordwood out of old bush I chored & asked hands to help Kill hogs on Monday. W. Mild</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home all day. W. mild</p>
<p>24 Killed our hogs. W. snowed last night & AM fine Pm</p>
<p>25 Helped Flavius kill hogs. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>26 Took Pig & Potatoes to Mrs Smardon. Pig @ $6.00 pork Potatoes @ 60 cts per bag. W. sharp this morning. fine today sleighing fair</p>
<p>27 Helped JD kill hogs. W. snowed nearly all day sleighing getting pretty good</p>
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<p>28 Helped Br S's kill hogs. W. sharp this morning, fine today</p>
<p>29 I drew a load of lumber home AM Chored Pm C chopped drags in old bush. W. fine, sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 30 I went to Meeting at Cedar Grove alone little boys have all got Whooping Cough & Nancy staid with them. remarks by R H Barkey sermon on St John 3 C 16 to 22 V by Rd S Hoover W. fine. Br S's were here Pm</p>
<p>Dec 1 Chored C flailed Oats Am Cut drags in old bush & a few near old dam Pm. W. snowed Am Cloudy Pm Cold</p>
<p>2 I didnt do much Am pretty sick. C threshed Peas A M & drew home 7 drags Pm. I & little boys took Chop to SM Pm. W. soft snow & rain pm East nearly all day . warm tonight. thawing</p>
<p>3 I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. W. rainy all day</p>
<p>4 Went to Cedar Grove AM. Chored Pm. C helped Sanderson thresh yesterday & Am today. he helped Br S today Pm W. sleighing all gone. very very high wind last night & today. trees going down in all directions</p>
<p>5 I & C helped Br S thresh. W. fine. sharp pretty Calm I went through my bush at Dykes. about 50 pines blown down, not very much hardwood</p>
<p>6 I helped Br C kill 2 pigs AM I & Nancy went to Belford PM. W. fine. pretty mild</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home. Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Hebron. I staid with my Mother shed is not very smart. CB's were here awhile Pm & Br C this evening. W. fine reports state a good deal of damage by the late storm. JD's bush & a good many more were unrooted ---</p>
<p>8 I & Adeline wen to Markham. am Chored & asked some hands to thresh on Wednesday: Pm W. Cloudy AM Snowy Pm rained pretty heavy this evening</p>
<p>9 Went to let the cutting of my logs in Dykes bush to old WM am asked some hands to set machine PM. Finlaws were here today. W. rather snowy at noon JB came here. he intends to help to thresh & cut wood for my mother.</p>
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<p>10 Threshed, about 250 bus Oats. Couldnt mark boxes ran Out too fast. & 121 Boxes spring wheat. machine went very well. W. fine. mild. Cloudy, good wind</p>
<p>11 Cleaned up barn floor & Grist A M C threshed a few Peas & banked turnip Cellor with dung. & I took Grist Oat Chop to Br S. Pm. W. a little Snow last night. soft. going again today</p>
<p>12 Chored. A M Took Grist 12 bus wheat to P Hoover's mill Pm. C chopped in Old bush W. soft cloudy</p>
<p>13 Chored. C threshed Peas Pm. W. began to snow early this morning very heavy quit about 3 PM about 8 in deep pretty Cold tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home all day. W. mild.</p>
<p>15 Went to S M. A M Chored Pm W. Mild</p>
<p>16 B Took small load of straw to Henry Stover & brought home grist from P Hoover's A M Chored P M. had a short visit from Jacob Kendrick & wife PM. All went to Br Cs tonight. W. fine beautiful</p>
<p>17 I went with Br N. Old WM. & Hugh Clark of Scarboro through Dr N's bush & J Ds & my Own bush to look at the fallen Pine trees I sold 9 of mine @ $30.00 per tree to Mr Clark to be taken at his own risk to be paid for when taken away on in 3 months. Chored Pm. My mother is Poorly. Br N. went for Dr Black PM Dr McCausland has been very sick with "Typhoid" fever & is not able to Practice yet.</p>
<p>18 C came this morning to work his last half day of his time so/we sawed Cordwood in old bush Chored Pm. W. fine soft, snow going. Dr. Black Came to see my Mother this evening. he thinks there is danger of her getting deranged. as she was 2 year's ago</p>
<p>19 Chored. W. soft snow from East. lightly not much fell</p>
<p>20 I went to Markham to Dr. AM. & I & Nancy went to Belford PM. W. a little snow this morning fine today. sleighing thin. my Mother a little better</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home Flavius's were here Br S's & Br C's Pm & C B's awhile tonight My Mother rests better today W Burkholder Came tonight to thresh Peas tommorrow</p>
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<p>22 I helped W Burkholder thresh Peas awhile W. sharp</p>
<p>23 killed our beef Br C & his boy P Mitchel helped. W. fine beautiful as April. thawing a little. My Mother is rather better</p>
<p>24 I took Beef hide & 5 geese to MarKham. Henry Stover's Child was buried at Hebron today. W fine mild</p>
<p>Christmas day 25 at home allday. Meeting at Hebron e Couldnot go. waited on My Mother she rested very bad last night. better today Henry Stover's were here Pm. W. Mild Cler</p>
<p>26 I helped Nancy render tallow. W. some snow</p>
<p>27 Chored AM. Went to Belford PM. W. soft snow</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home all day. AB's were here PM W. rather Colder. My Mother about the same</p>
<p>29 Helped Br C clean Peas AM took grist Chop to Br S's PM W. storm & blow from west</p>
<p>30 Went to P Hoover's AM Chored. PM. W. Cold Aunt Esther Armstrong & Uncle Samls wife were here today</p>
<p>31 I & Br C went to Markham I took 3 geese Sold them for $2.00. AM Chored PM Aaron Shants & his sister from Waterloo Br S youngsters & David Reesor's youngsters were here awhile PM. W. fine milder</p>
<p>Jan 1st 1874 at home all day Br S's J D's & Br C's were here David Burkholder's Called awhile PM W. fine mild Clear</p>
<p>2 Helped Br C kill a beef A.M W Burkholder Came this morning to thresh Peas helped him awhile PM & I & Nancy went to Freeman's on P Milne's farm on Townline near Br S's & to Cedar Grove this evening W. mild</p>
<p>3 Helped W B Thresh Peas. Cleaned 49 bus P>M W. soft</p>
<p>Sunday 4 I & Children went to meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with my Mother remarks by H Barkey sermon on St Luke 2 C by Br C Menno Burkholder M N's Enos Hoover & Caroline Ramer were here PM W. like April snow Just all gone the air took it away roads muddy, blowing pretty heavy tonight</p>
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<p>5 Choral AM went to Dykes bush with John Milroy PM sold him some small building dimber W. fine like April</p>
<p>6 went to Belford AM. helped Br C clean Oats PM W. sleet & snow nearly all day. not very Cold my Mother is very weak in her mind we have to sit up with her</p>
<p>7 Chored. W. Cold rain nearly all day. Ice on trees</p>
<p>8 Chored & waited on My Mother. W. soft. Ice falling off trees. Getting Mild sleighing middling</p>
<p>9 Waited on my Mother she is getting worse. she keeps standing on her feet the most of the time & her mind wanders greatly. P B's were here. W. mild snow this evening</p>
<p>10 Chored helped CB Br C's Clean a few Oats PM P B is here drawing home drags out of Old bush. 18 My Mother no better. sitting & sleeping in a Chair all last night & all day. sitting yet. W. mild a little snow PM</p>
<p>Sunday 11 My Mother sat & slept untill after dinner then she awoke & we put her to bed. she ate a little occasionally. This evening between 8 & 9 she awoke again with a little help she walked the floor & ate heartily now she has laid down again. a little after 9. W. fine. pretty good sleighing</p>
<p>12 Went to Mannassee Frets's for their girl to work for us AM. Went to Old W M's after dinner young W Ms were here PM. My Mother took a turn for the better last night is rather better today. W. fine mild</p>
<p>13 Chored. My mother about the same W. some snow from east this evening</p>
<p>14 Chored went to Belford PM Dr Machel was here seing my mother this evening he is giving her the same medicin that Dr McCausland gave her two years ago. he & D Mc are in Partnership in MarKham W Cler</p>
<p>15 Chored & went to my bush at Dykes to meet the Ma{s}t men. they are intending to Commence to dress those that they bought off me Helped Br C to bring a Cow & Calf from Stover's PM W. vry Cold. wind from N West</p>
<p>16 P B Came to draw drags I helped him draw 14 W very Cold Cler My Mother rested very well after taking 2 pills last night</p>
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<p>17 I & Br S. & his son Tilman killed one of Our beefs Br S takes 3 quarters & P D takes 1 quarter. Jacob Wideman's were here today W. Milder sleighing good</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home all day Br Ns were here My Mother rather better</p>
<p>19 I waited on my Mothr all day she is pretty restless Nancy went to Funeral of Saml Ramer's Child with Br C. W. mild rainy Pm</p>
<p>20 Chored. Sarah Nighswander & her son & Daughter were here. W. Cold. I took grist Chop to Br S's AM</p>
<p>21 I went to David Hare's AM let him Job to draw my sawlogs. W. soft</p>
<p>22 Chored. My Mother rather better W. soft rainy</p>
<p>23 Chored. rendered tallow Finlaws were here W. Colder all ice</p>
<p>24 I Took beef Hide to Markham. sleighing pretty good</p>
<p>Sunday 25. at home. my Mothr about the same W. pretty Cold 26 I went to Cedar Grove PM. W. a squaal of snow</p>
<p>27 Chored.. S Lehman's were here today & Simon Hoover's this evening. W. Cloudy soft snow PM</p>
<p>28. I took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills. W. Cold</p>
<p>29 Chored Threshed a floor of Peas. W. pretty Cold.</p>
<p>30. Chored AM. Went to P Hoover's Mill. W. very Cold My Mother rested very well last night</p>
<p>31 Brought home grist from Mill AM I & little boys Cleaned 10 bus spring Wheat for Flavius @ $1.15 cts per bus PM W. very Cold AM. getting Milder PM. My Mother pretty Smart. General Elections Came off on the 29th Just Great defeat of the Torys. Gilles defeated in South Ontario by Hon Malcolm Cameron Majority 149</p>
<p>Sunday Feb 1 at home Children went to Meeting at Hebron Visitors after service. Christian Burkholder Pas. & wife & Abraham Hoover & wife 8th Pickering Br S's youngsters this evening. W. very Cold good sleighing my Mothr is pretty smart. rests pretty well Great accident at Stouffville yesterday. Double headed Engine exploded. & killed 2 men & wounded several more one of them was thrown about 150 yds over the top of a house</p>
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<p>Candlemas Feb 2 Chored & threshed 2 floors Pm W. heavy blow from East snow light am. heavy Pm cloudy all day</p>
<p>3 Chored. Took Pork out of brine. W. Mild about 6 in snow fell yesterday. Mannasse Frets's were here this eveing</p>
<p>4 I went to Dyke's bush am Mast men drew away the last Mast today I & Nancy went to Belford Pm My Mother rests very well now. W. mild Cloudy</p>
<p>5 Helped R W hang up Br C's Pork then he helped hand hang Our's AM. Chored Pm R Saul Hoover & wife were here this Evening. W. Cold</p>
<p>6 threshed a floor of Peas AM J B helped me thresh all Pm. W. sharp am some snow Pm</p>
<p>7 took 6 bus Peas to Cedar Grove Mills brought them home Pm. W. sharp. Cler. My Mother does not rest</p>
<p>Sunday 8 at home all day Br S's were here. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>9 Chored Am. I & Nancy wen to J D's Pm to see little son W. pretty Cold, sharp west wind</p>
<p>10 Chored Am. I & Adeline. & hired girl Elisabeth Frets went to Markham Pm. W. mild. a little snow, Martin Raymer died of smallpox at Hagerman's Corners this morning</p>
<p>11 I went to B.S.S. Am. J H Ramer's were here when I got home. W. fine Cler beautiful</p>
<p>12 RW. helped me Clean some Peas I & little boys measured them up 22 bus. got old barn ready for Clover Machine W. Strong East wind all day pretty Cold</p>
<p>13 David Ramer's Clover Machine Came here at noon threshed our little bit of seed, hardly 2 bus Poor W. rain & some lightning last night & nearly all day</p>
<p>14 went to Markham. W. fine. sleighing pretty good yet</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home. I & Nancy went a few minutes to JD's Pm. C B's younsters were here. W. .fine, Cler</p>
<p>16 I went to Flavius AM. S G Reesor's were here on a visit. today. W. mild squally, windy few inches snow last night</p>
<p>17 Br N & his son Peter helped me kill a beef Am I delivered the meat Pm sold it at. front quarters $4.00 per Cwt hind $6.00 W. pretty Cold.</p>
<p>18 I went to WM AM Chored PM Old M.Neighswander were here awhile Pm W. pretty cold</p>
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<p>19 Chored AM Took 10 bus grist to P Hoovers Mill PM D Neighswanders were here AM. W. milder. Cloudy Pm Finlaws Came this evening to stay all night</p>
<p>20 Chored AM brought home grist Pm. W. Mild. fine John N Ramer died of smallpox last night</p>
<p>21 Chored. Nancy wen to Markham & to J H Ramers with Br. C. I went to JD's Pm. W. soft snow nearly all day I went to Belford this evening. My Mother pretty smart</p>
<p>22 Sunday at home girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove with Br. C's Br N. & Br S's were here Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>23 Chored. W. heavy west wind. some rain last night thus Covered with ice this morning. Mostly thawed today</p>
<p>24 Chored & threshed 4 floors of Peas. W. rather mild</p>
<p>25 Took grist Chope to Br S's this morning then gave My Mother a ride to Br C's, he was not home then I brought her home again. then I & Nancy & then the Children went to Ab's. W. sharp East air am. light snow pm</p>
<p>26 Brought home Chop from Br S's this morning then Nancy & My Mother wen to JD's on a visit she stood it pretty well. W. Cold sharp air from west</p>
<p>27 Chored & took some wood from Br C's to Hebron Went to Cedar Grove this evening. W. fine Cler this is my son Abram's 2nd Birthday</p>
<p>28 went to Saml Shank's this Morning to ask him to help me to dig a grave for Josephus Stover's Child. then to Br. S's to get Measure AM Dug grave Pm. W.</p>
<p>March 1 Sunday I & Nancy went to the Funeral at Hebron Sermon by Br C & A Ramer Geroge Lohman & Michael Frets's were here Pm. W. very fine</p>
<p>March 2 Chored AM drove Cow to Br N. Pm I & Nancy went to Old W M's this evening W. very fine</p>
<p>3 I & Nancy little boys & My Mother wen to Br N's on a visit W. mild rain this evening</p>
<p>4 Chored AM. Went to ask Henry Stover to help thresh Peas Pm. W. Cloudy windy sleighing good</p>
<p>5 Helped Henry Stover thresh Peas & went to Funeral of John Milroys Child. W. Cold. wind</p>
<p>6 threshed Peas. Cleaned 37 bus Pm. W. strong wind from East. some snow pm</p>
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<p>7 threshed Peas. W. a little rain & strong wind from East Am frose as it fell. Ice on trees thawing pm I took Elisabeth Wiseman home this evening with sleigh very tough travelling.</p>
<p>Sunday 8 We & My Mother went to Br C. W mild strong squalls of snow west wind</p>
<p>9 I threshed Peas. W. very strong north wind. squalls of snow col</p>
<p>10 I wen to Cedar Grove Am threshed a few Peas pm W very strong North wind</p>
<p>11 Chored AM. Hlepd Br C's Clean some Peas Pm. W. Cold strong north wind. Calmer tonight.</p>
<p>12 I & Henry Stover Cleaned 30 bus Peas & threshed spring wheat rakings. W. very Cold, some north wind I hired Joseph Atkinson today @ $17.00 per month for a term of 8 months, washing not included to some on 2nd April</p>
<p>13 I & Henry Stover finished threshing spring wheat rakings & cleaned it 4 bags wheat & a lot of chicken feed. then threshed a load of Peas which finished our threshing. W. very Cold. North wind</p>
<p>14 I went to Cedar Grove AM I took Frank to Cherrywood to be shod & Nancy went along to AB's. Pm. W. Clear pretty Cold air from north</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home. David Hare's & J D's were here M Dyke's little baby died this morning</p>
<p>16 Chored I wen to SM. Pm Nancy went with me to Dykes. W. very mild Cler</p>
<p>17 I & Adeline went to funeral of M Dyke's Child to 2nd Con. Pickering. W. Mild Cloudy, a little Misty roads pretty bad</p>
<p>18 I & Nancy went to Markham W. very mild cloudy heavy rain this evening roads very bad</p>
<p>19 Chored AM. Went to SM & to David Hare's Pm W. mild rain this morning</p>
<p>20 Took 10 bus grist Oats to Cedar Grove mills am got Nell shod at Walkey's Pm. W. fine Cler Uncle John Burkholder was here over night</p>
<p>21 Helped Br C's Clean Oats Am brought home grist Oats Pm. W. fine Clear, roads bad</p>
<p>Sunday 22 I & Nancy wen to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 10 Ctr Rev H Barkey</p>
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<p>CB's were here awhile Pm. W. Clear. Squalls of snow Pm</p>
<p>23 Chored. W. very high & Cold wind last night & today squalls of snow</p>
<p>24 Went to Old A Burkholder's am to see for a girl for the summer got none. I & boys Cleaned some tailings Pm. W. Cler milder</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy went to Henry Stover's to see for a girl engaged One. AM. I & John went to J Parson's in Scarboro to engage 2 pigs @ $2.00 apiece Pm. W. Cloudy, pretty Cold wind</p>
<p>26 Chored. W. some ran last night & am Cleared up Pm. very high wind tonight</p>
<p>27 Chored Am Helped Br C's Clean Oats Pm frose hard last night W fine Cler</p>
<p>28 I went to Cedar Grove am Chored Pm. W snow squalls frose hard last night pretty Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 29 John & my Mother kept house & the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev Saml Hoover sermon on St by Br C W. fine Cler</p>
<p>30 I took waggon to Cherrywood to get tongue lengthened & Box fixed AM. Jos Atkinson Came to Commence work at noon then he Chopped a little the we took a grist to Cedar Grove Mills. W. Cler. Cold N wind</p>
<p>31 I & Nancy & little boys went to Finlaws Br C went with us to Markham station he is going to Waterloo. W. fne Cler but very Cold air from north roads pretty good. 8 Concession dusty this evening</p>
<p>April 1 I brought home waggon from Cherrywood & Joe went to help put in logs Am. both piled lumber Pm. W. fine pretty sharp</p>
<p>2 Both piled lumber Am. drew in logs Pm W. Cool Good Friday</p>
<p>3 We my mother & little boys went to Br S's W. Cool, Clear a very little snow last night. Keeps Cold. freeses hard every night</p>
<p>4 Both Piled lumber. W. very Cold from N west, water pretty low, they cannot saw quite all the time</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 5 I & Susanna wen to Meeting at Cober's J D's were here today. W. Clear AM began to snow from East about 4 pm. Snowing yet at bedtime</p>
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<p>Easter Monday 6 at home AM I & Nancy went to Markham Pm Brought Br C home from station as he came from Waterloo {illegible} roads wet with snow & mud about 5 in snow fell at night, going fast again. air much warmer</p>
<p>7 Both Piled lumber. W. mild. Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>8 Both Piled lumber. W. mild. Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>9 Both Piled lumber. W. fine Mild</p>
<p>10 Both Piled lumber. W. fine Mild, frost every night</p>
<p>11 Both Piled lumber got last logs in this evening W. Cold blustery wind a little snow last night some squalls through the day</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home. AB's were here at noon Br S's awhile Pm & Br N's at supper W. fine Cler pretty cold wind</p>
<p>13 Both Piled lumber. W. fine. Cler looks like storm tonight</p>
<p>14 Piled Some lumber AM Joe & John brought home a load PM. I Chored & went to Belford. M N's were here awhile Pm . W. fine showers AM a little Pm, last night was about the first without frost that we have had the last few weeks</p>
<p>15 Finished Piling lumber & Covering Piles. we got 260 logs Cut. They Produced nearly 53,000 feet of lumber. W. fine, rather Cold wind Pm</p>
<p>16 I & Joe sawed shingle timber in Dyke's bush AM I & My Mother went to JD's Pm. took some butter to send to Toronto with him tommorrow, helped Joe to saw some wood in old bush when I came home. W. fine, mild Cler, frost last night</p>
<p>17 I & little boys drew a load of sawdust for bedding (Straw is very scarce this spring) AM. Cleaned grist & Chored PM. Joe split wood in Old bush AM W. Cloudy AM. snowed soft & slowly Pm</p>
<p>18 I & little boys drew load sawdust am Joe split wood. Sawed Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 19 I took Adeline & Susanna Part way to Meeting at Cedar Grove. JD's were here at supper Br N's Came this evening to stay with My Mother. She does not rest very well W. fine Cler. looks like rain tonight</p>
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<p>20 Cleaned Seed Oats Spring wheat & Peas W. rainy all day Brought Henry Stover's daughter Christina to begin work</p>
<p>21 Sawed wood in Old bush. I went to W Clods this evening to buy some suckers he has caught 1200 in the Big Rouge since Thursday but he had none on hand this evening. W. Cold north wind. Calm tonight</p>
<p>22 I & little boys Cleaned Clover & Timothy seed I went this evening to see if Clod had suckers, he had none Joe took a bag of Peas to Cedar Grove Mills this morning to get Chopped & brought it home this evening, split wood today. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy & Herman & Benjamin wen to M N's & Simon Hoover's on a visit. W. fine Cler. pretty cold</p>
<p>24 I & little Flavius Went to Cedar Grove Mills am Finlaws & J H Ramer's were here Pm I bought 100 suckers at W Clod's this evening @$2.00 W. fine Cler. pretty cold air roads pretty good</p>
<p>25 I cleaned & salted fish & Joe took grist Chop & wheat to Cedar Grove Mills this morning then we sawed some drags & split few rails in old bush Joe cut wood in woodshed & I chored Pm W. stiff East wind began to snow from east about 3 Pm. snowy yet bedtime</p>
<p>Sunday 26 I & little boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev D Hoover sermon on St Mat 18 Chap by Rev H Barkey. JD's were here after service W. snow all went away. Mild Cler</p>
<p>27 Cut wood in Old bush AB got 15 bus seed spring wheat Pm. W. Cold frose hard last night</p>
<p>28 Joe drew off stones & stump of field opposite Br C's I wen to see James to dig drain AM went to see Mason Pierce with Br. C Pm W. fine Cler. frose last night</p>
<p>29 Chored, burned stump & helped Jarvis Cross townline near Br C's house with tile drain Pm. W. fine Cler hard frost last night</p>
<p>30 Pulled down old garden fence front of house & began to put in new Posts. I & Joe helped Br C's load of Potatoes after supper. W. fine Cler. frost last night</p>
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<p>May 1874</p>
<p>May 1 Worked at garden fence AM Br. C helped awhile Joe Sawed Pickets & fixed fences {illegible} I & Nancy went to Markham Pm. W. fine Cler frost last night. Joseph Barkey's sone John died last night</p>
<p>2 I & Joe worked at garden fence AM sowed about 5 1/2 acres spring wheat on west part of field back of old barn. W. fine Clear Pm warmer</p>
<p>Sunday 3 I Nancy, my Mother & little boys went to JD's W. fine Cler</p>
<p>4 Had Bee to fix Church yard fence at Hebron Joe finished harrowing spring wheat then helped till noon drew some Scantling to finish fence then plowed opposite Br C's W. fine Cler. I took 2 bags Potatoes to W Clods this evening to pay for suckers</p>
<p>5 Sowed part of field back of garden with Peas Joe ganged them in JB came & finished garden fence & I & he fixed old board fence around field back of old barn. I bought 50 suckers of W Clod this evening for $ 1.00 W. fine Cler</p>
<p>6 I finshed Sowing Peas am harrowed some Pm Joe finished ganging till supper & began to plow north of graveyard. W. Cler. blowed up Cold pm</p>
<p>7 I finished harrowing & began to Roll Peas helped JB Put in Posts on East side of lane after supper little John rolled. Joe finished plowing north of graveyard. W. fine. Cool, Cloudy tonight</p>
<p>8 Joe ganged in field near Hoovers I & Nancy took hired girl home this morning, she is not well, then I finished rolling Peas Am sowed & harrowed spring wheat north of graveyard. I & JB sowed grassseed on it this evening. W. fence warm Cler</p>
<p>9 Joe ganged I rolled spring wheat north of graveyard then took 12 bu Oats into field near Hoover's Couldn't sow too windy. I went to Funeral of Uncle Peter Reesor's wife, she died on Thursday. W. strong west wind very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home. my Mother & Children went to Br C's Pm then I & Nancy went to AB's they were not at home. W. very sultry & warm dry</p>
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<p>11 I & JB sowed 24 bus Oats in field near Hoovers little John Harrowed Joe finished ganging at supper time & then helped to harrow I helped JB at lane fence Pm . W. fine Cler dry</p>
<p>12 I drew 2 loads Culls for lane fence Am began to plow below garden Pm Joe helped after supper. W. pretty warm Cler</p>
<p>13 I & Joe fixed a little fence then both Plowed below garden got done & I sowed it with Oats John harrowed it once, JB finished lane fence Plenty of suckers at Br S's now there has been some obstruction or low water or some other cause that kept them back in the little Rouge untill a few days ago</p>
<p>Ascension 14 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts 1st C by Br C AB Reesor was here at noon. I & Nancy went to AB's PM. W. fine Cler beautiful</p>
<p>15 Joe Plowing south of graveyard and I finished harrowing Oats AM Plowed East of Orchard Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>16 Both plowed till about 10 am when a shower stopped us Sowed Peas south of graveyard & East of Orchard Pm Joe staked fence along 11th Con W. blowed up Cool Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home all day JD's were here at noon John G Hoover's wife died last night. W. Clear & Cloudy a few fine showers rainy tonight</p>
<p>18 Chored in barn AM, filled drain & plowed opposite Br C's Pm. W. fine rain am Cler Pm</p>
<p>19 I began to sow Oats opposite Br C's & Joe plowed swale where we put tiles AM. sowed swale & finished harrowing & Joe fixed fence Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>20 Sowed grass seed south of graveyard & East of Orchard & below garden AM sowed 1 bag plaster on pasture field (big field) & 3 bags on N West Corner field which is intended for Meadow. I got 1/2 bus Early rose potatoes at AB's after supper. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>21 Joe plowed little Orchard am I rolled where we sowed grassseed sowed Orchard with Oats & rolled oats opposite B. C's Pm</p>
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<p>May 1874</p>
<p>Joe harrowed turnip ground Pm. W. Coold wind Cler</p>
<p>22 Planted 7 drills Potatoes in turnip ground back of barn AM. Joe drew dung back of barn Pm where we intend to Plant some Corn & I drew a load of lumber. turned Cattle to pasture yesterday evening it is rather short yet. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>23 I went to Markham Joe Plowed down Manure. ^ am I rolled little orchard & I and little boys drew old boards & rubbish out of lane. & Joe harrowed Corn ground & took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. looks a little like rain</p>
<p>Sunday ^Whit 24 I & some of Children wen to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with My Mother remarks by Br C Sermon on by Rev Joe Wideman Finlaws were here at dinner Jac Wideman's at supper W. Mild some Cloudy few drops rain Pm Mare Jess had fine horse Colt yesterday</p>
<p>Whit Monday 25 I & little boys went fishing with lines to little Rouge this am Caught 35 nice Chubs W. Splendid rain last night & this Morning heavy wind Pm. I had to fix some board fence on Pickering townline that blew down</p>
<p>26 I went to Cherrywood & trimmed several apple trees am I & John Picked stones off Meadow Pm Joe Plowed Potatoe ground Pm W. fine clear</p>
<p>27 I & J B worked at up & down board fence behind barn Joe Drew rails from Dyke's bush & furrowed out Corn^ ground after supper. W. fine warm Cler Br N's Br S's & B.C were here Pm with Rev C Gayman & wife & Rev Culp & Deacon Hoch & wife from Cuyuga this Pm</p>
<p>28 Sowed 3 Pecks Western feed Corn and about 14 drills of Canadian hill Corn in north end of East side of field behind barn. I helped JB finish fence behind barn awhile Pm Joe dug in garden this evening. W. very, very warm & growing</p>
<p>29 dug some in garden then both finished Picking stones off Meadow till supper. Then Joe drew rails & I put on some grafts W. warm cler</p>
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<p>May 30 Meeting & Sacrement at Hebron today (Conference Met at Widemans yesterday) girls went I staid with Nancy & My Mother. Joe drew stones off Meadow W. very warm M N's were here after service Dad Hoovers and Jac Reesors brought Rev's Hallman & wife & Rev Cressman & wife from Waterloo awhile Pm Joseph Hagey Called a few minutes this morning, there are a great many visiting Brethren in the Neighbourhood</p>
<p>Sunday 31 at home all day. Mary Dyke was here Pm W. very warm fine shower about noon. everything growing fine I found a shaped wheat head 2 inches long this evening</p>
<p>June 1 I went to Markham Joe got Frank & Nell shod am I & Herman & Benjamin Pulled weeds in fall wheat Pm very few in it. Wheat looks splendid Joe pulled down fence East of dam. W. fine Cler. Cool</p>
<p>2 Got up at 4 Oc this morning Sent Joe for Dr Black (Cr McCausland has not Come back to Markham yet after his severe sickness) Nancy gave birth to a pretty little girl about 6 am/ nobody present but my self Dr soon Came, all smart, washed sheep Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>3 Built fence abong west side of fallow east of dam. Finlaws were here. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>4 Drew home old rails for wood. Joe fixed some fence Pm S Lehmans were here & Nancy's sister Sarah I brought home grist after supper W. very warm, looks a little like rain</p>
<p>5 Fixed fence along east end of big filed & fixed bas{illegible} I went to JD's to see my Mother she is there since Wednesday Joe began plowing turnip ground & I tended W Hoover at shearing our sheep Pm. W. very warm</p>
<p>6 Both plowed turnip ground. W. warmer Manasse Fret's & Joseph Wismers from Clinton were here awhile Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home AB's Flavius S Ramer's. Br S's some of his Children were here Pm & CB's this evening W. fine rain some thunder I & little boys went to JD's to see my Mother this evening she is pretty smart</p>
<p>8 Both plowed in turnip ground am Joe began draw dung on fallow & I finished Plowing till supper then took Chop to mill. W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>June 1874</p>
<p>9 I chored & harrowed turnip ground Joe Drew dung I took girl home after supper she is not well. W. Cler</p>
<p>10 Little John Rolled turnip ground Joe Rolled Oat field near Hoovers & part of spring wheat with CB's roller I & boys Cut seed Potatoes Pm. W. Cler Mother inlaw & Peter were here awhile Pm</p>
<p>11 I finished rolling spring wheat this morning took CB's roller home then sorted & Cut some Potatoes Joe Drew dung. W. Cool . a little rain</p>
<p>12 I went to Markham Am Br's C & S went with me to station they are going to Clinton I brought 650 2 in tiles after supper W. Cool</p>
<p>13 Brought 350 2 in tiles AM Sowed some land salt on part of spring wheat & took 10 bus Peas to Br S's to get Chopped after supper. W. Cler Cool Joe finished drawing dung & harrowed potatoe ground My Mother is at Br N's now they brought her here this Pm to visit us. she is quite smart she says she feels like another being. rest pretty well</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home all day Simon Hoover's were here Pm. W. fine warm, Cler</p>
<p>15 Both began Plowing fallow. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>16 Chored. W. rain untill about 3 Pm then Joe brought home Pea Chop & I went to Belford</p>
<p>17 Both Plowed. I went to Cedar Grove after supper W. rain until about 9 am. fine growing</p>
<p>18 Both plowed. W. fine. Cler</p>
<p>19 I & Saml Ramer went fishing to F man's bay with Troll hooks. bad day for Trolling, got none. Fished with worm bait got about 2 dozen fine fish then went to Duffins Creek. Caught 1, then went to Rouge. Caught 11 there then Came home about sunset well satisfied with our days sport W. fine Cler</p>
<p>20 Planted Potatoes. we are planting them late trying to evade the Colorado Beetle they are very numerous this year. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with My Mother, she came home again this morning</p>
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<p>remarks by Br C sermon on Romans 12 C by Rev Jos Barkey. Visitors. David Ramer's Finlaws youngsters Ben Hoovers & Emeline Ramer. & Robt Wallace a while Pm he is working in York Township this summer. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>22 Finished Planting Potatoes & I went to JD's raising PM Joe began making turnip drills PM. W. very warm Hoovers had Came awhile this morning with D Kinder & Gotschall & wife from the States I went to J Burrows with Mare Jess</p>
<p>23 I sowed some turnip this morning Picked Potatoe bugs & scuffled Corn & Early Potatoes Joe plowed in fallow. W. very warm, sultry</p>
<p>24 I finished fallow except endlands Joe finished making turnip drills I took grist Oats to Br S's after supper. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>25 I finished sowing turnips Joe plowed headlands in fallow then hoed Corn I helped him awhile Pm W. fine Cool. a nice shower Pm</p>
<p>26 Chored & Cleaned load spring wheat AM I took it to Cedar Grove Mills @ $1.18 Pm Joe went to Party at Cherrywood Pm. W. Drissly all AM & some Pm</p>
<p>27 I went to Markham & then to Unionville to Township Clerk to Register Baby's name & Birth Call her. Esther. I & Joe drug some drags from near dam to saw for wood Pm. W. warm Cler went to JD's with my Mother after supper</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home all day. AB's were here this evening & Br S's & JD's youngsters Pm I took frank to Burrows this evening to get a Ball put into him, he is lame. W. very warm</p>
<p>29 hoed feed Corn Am. Joe went to another Thing! at Cherrywood Pm. I took some parts of reaper to Mongolia to get repaired. got supper at D Lehman's. W. pretty warm</p>
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<p>July 1874</p>
<p>30 Had M Neighsavander to Saw wood with his Machine & Our horse Power. got done at supper time. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>July 1 I & Joe Helped Br C saw wood. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>2 I & Joe worked on road with team I was at home from 10 am till about 3 Pm Saml Brownperger's were here, we are turnpiking Pickering townline. W. Cler</p>
<p>3 Both worked on road with team. finished roadwork W. fine cler</p>
<p>4 Chores & Cleaned grist wheat am Joe hoed feed Corn & I & Nancy went to Belford Pm. I took grist to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. fine rain last night, heavy thunder. Cloudy all day</p>
<p>Sunday 5 We & my Mother went to Br S's. Br inlaw David Hoover's were here at supper. W. pretty warm. Cler</p>
<p>6 I brought home shovel plow. & plowed Corn & Early potatoes helped Br C rig Mower & went to Cherrywood after supper. Joe began harrowing fallow W. warm cler</p>
<p>7 waited on my Mother all day she is poorly W. sultry. fine heavy thunder storm Pm</p>
<p>8 brought home grist & I & Nancy went to Belford Am I began to Mow in Meadow Pm Joe finished harrowing fallow Am W. very warm</p>
<p>9 I mowed untill about 4 Pm then raked after supper. Flavius helped me to Cock Joe went to Colon Reesor's raising. W. warm, Cler</p>
<p>10 Joe went to help finish Colon Reesor's raising am I, Nancy & little boys went to Cherrywood & to AB's at noon Joe Mowed Pm till supper when it rained, rained some this morning</p>
<p>11 I Joe & Flavius Mowed swale in Meadow south of swamp am, raked & Cocked south half west of Creek & some swale that Joe had Mowed before. W. Cloudy am Cler pm</p>
<p>Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St John Part of 15 C y Rev Jac Wideman. W. Cler am, gentle rain this evening</p>
<p>13 Killed a calf AM took skin to Markham Pm W rainy am. Cleared up Pm Joe mowed Pm</p>
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<p>14 I & Nancy took wool to Cliffs went to MN's at noon & the Simon Hoover's at supper W. very warm</p>
<p>15 Drew in 9 loads hay. W. very very warm thunder shower tonight went round west rained a little</p>
<p>16 I finished Mowing big Meadow till Pm Joe Mowed in swale below Orchard then we drew in 2 loads out of swale in Meadow W fine Cool Cler</p>
<p>17 Joe scuffled some turnips & I brought home pea chop from Br S's this morning I waited on my Mother awhile AM she is poorly. Drew in 5 loads hay pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>18 I raked last of meadow second time Joe & Flavius drew Flavius swale: that he bought off me in Pea field: In ^last 2 load lout of Meadow then we raked & Cocked below Orchard what Joe mowed. W. pretty warm, My Mother better</p>
<p>Sunday 19 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Adeline & John staid with my Mother John is not well. remarks by Rev S Hoover sermon on St Luke Part of 10 C by Rev H Barkey JB's & J Cobers were here Pm. I & Nancy went to CB's after supper. W. very warm</p>
<p>20 Finished Mowing swale below Orchard got done before supper then I & Flavius left at supper W. fine</p>
<p>21 Joe finished scuffling turnips I & Flavius thinned am Drew in swale Pm. 3 loads. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>22 I & Br C Put reaper together am thinned turnip Pm W. fine warm, Cler</p>
<p>23 I didn't do anything eruption all over me like hives, eyes swelled Joe thinned turnip am he Cut roads around Wheat Pm W Cler</p>
<p>24 Cut our fall wheat. I didn't help not well got Br C done Joe raked off Flavius Br C & two men & spence bound, got all cut & bound at 1/2 past 3 Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>25 Finished thinning turnips Joe shovel plowed late Potatoes W. warmer cler</p>
<p>Sunday 26 I Nancy & some of Children went to meeting at Wideman's with Br C. Benjamin got sick on the way with vomiting I didn't got to Meeting took him to Finlaws he got better at noon went to S{illegible} Pm. W. very warm a little rain Pm</p>
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<p>27 I drew home lumber I took grist wheat to Cedar Groves Mill & Oats to br S's Joe got Frank shod & began Crossplowing follow W. fine Cler</p>
<p>28 Joe Helped Br S draw dung I plowed some in follow. W. showry. fine rain at noon</p>
<p>29 I Joe & Flavius helped Br C cut wheat. W. fine Cler I brought home grist this evening</p>
<p>30 Both Plowed Am I waited on my Mother Pm she is worse again. we have to handle her like a child. Br C Br N's Br S & a great many more of our sect went to Toronto today to see a large number of Russian Mennonites that are Emigrating to Manitoba about 330 Passed through Toronto last week my Brothers went to see them too</p>
<p>31 Waited on my Mother Am went for Dr Machill Pm. W. fine rain last night some thunder</p>
<p>August 1 Waited on My Mother near all day I & little John Drew in small load wheat Am Rev H Barkey & wife were here Pm. My Mother rests Poorly W. Cler windy</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home J D's Br S's & Br C. were here My Mother is better (Br S went with a large party of Mennonites as far as Sarnia he thinks they are very nice People) W. fine Cool, pretty windy</p>
<p>3 Drew in fall wheat, 10 loads, good Crop. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>4 I raked wheat stubble am. Joe Plowed, both Plowed Pm drew in rakings after supper 1 1/2 loads. W Cler</p>
<p>5 Both Plowed. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>6 Finished Plowing follow Am. I & Nancy went to S Lehman's Pm. Joe scuffled turnips W. fine</p>
<p>7 Joe scuffled last of turnips AM I & little boys hoed second time. All hoed Pm. W warm little shower Pm</p>
<p>8 Finished hoeing turnips till 2 Pm then pulled foxtail outof hill corn till supper then brought a load of sawdust & little boys took a swim. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>Sunday I at home AM Went to JD's PM My Mother went with us. girls went to Br N's. W. very warm</p>
<p>10 Pulled Headlands in big Peafield & Cut & bound Oats in little Orchard & road partly around Oat field</p>
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<p>below garden Am Started to Pull Peas with rake Pm when a fine shower stopped us then Flavius went home & Joe cleaned up barn floor & I went to Cedar Grove & he cut road in big Oat field W very close & warm</p>
<p>11 Joe harrowed in fallow & I took my mother to Br S's am Pulled Peas with rake Pm. worked well. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>12 Finished Peas back of garden till about 4 Pm Then Joe & Flavius bound swath around big Oat field I & Nancy went to Belford after supper W. about the most sultry & warm day I remember in a good while. Cooler tonight</p>
<p>13 J & Flavius Helped Br C Pull Peas with Scythes I didn't do much, drank rather much yesterday killed a lamb & brought home Chop from Br. S's W. fine Cooler</p>
<p>14 Br C & his 2 men helped us Cut spring wheat n field behind Old barn about 5 acres got done about 1/2 past 2 Oc. then Cut about 3 acres in big oat field got all Shocked up. W fine Cler</p>
<p>15 I & Joe drew in Peas. Flavius helped. CB thresh. Came home between 2 & 3 helped us got in 10 loads. W. warm</p>
<p>Sunday 16 Went to Meeting at Hebron My Mother went too Remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Rev H Barkey Finlaws & JH Ramers were here after service. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>17 I started early to Dr Machell to get Pills for My Mother she had a very bad night Br C & his men Came to help at Oats got big field done about 1/2 past 5 Oc did not get them all bound W. pretty warm. looks like rain this evening</p>
<p>18 Finished binding Oats near Hoover Then Cut field below garden did not get them all bound. W. fine Cler very Smokey there are large fires in the north</p>
<p>19 Helped Br C cut spring wheat till 3 Pm then shocks Oats till night did not get done. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>20 Finished binding liitle field & shocking it & big field then cut very near all Oats north of Br C's W. a slight shower Am. very Close Pm</p>
<p>21 finished Cutting & shocking Oats north of Br C's & Cut spring wheat north of graveyard. am. W. fine shower Pm</p>
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<p>21 Joe threshed a few peas Pm I shot a large ground hog after supper</p>
<p>22 I & little boys took 3 bags Peas to Br. S to get chopped Am Pulled Peas below Orchard Pm which finishes our harvest W. fine Cler. JB was here a little while this morning</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home all day. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>24 Finished drawing in Peas back of garden 8 loads drew in 2 loads 55 {illegible} Oats out of field below garden till supper set Machine after supper ready for threshing tommorrow. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>25 threshed, all went well with the exception of I & Br S getting lame backs. Put through 180 boxes fall wheat till about 2 Pm & 65 boxes Oats finished shortly after 3 Pm drew in 3 loads Peas till night. W. fine. Cler beautiful</p>
<p>26 Joe helped Sanderson thresh I Flavius & JB drew in last 3 loads Peas. then drew 8 loads Oats out of field near Hoovers I helped to unload my back is very lame P Lehman's were here Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>27 Drew 9 loads Oats out of field near Hoovers W. fine Cler</p>
<p>28 Drew in 1 load Oats out of field near Hoover's & 3 loads below garden & 3 loads from field north of Br C's & 1 load spring wheat north of graveyard & 1 load spring wheat out of field back of barn W. fine Cler</p>
<p>29 Joe & Favius helped Br S's thresh am finished drawing in spring wheat Pm W. Cler my Mother was very Poorly today Br C administered sacrement today there was nobody present except our family. She is rather better this evening W. warm cler</p>
<p>30 Sunday at home all day. Joseph Shirks were here a while this am. W. warm day Cler</p>
<p>31 Joe Drew stones off fallow & began to Plow I didn't do much have lame back wen to B S Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>Sept 1 Joe & Flavius Plowed. I chored . W. warm Cler</p>
<p>2 I & Joe Plowed. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>3 I & Joe Plowed. W. drizzly about an hour this morning & a pretty nice shower after dinner. didn't amount to much</p>
<p>4 Cleaned seed wheat & finished Plowing till noon. Joe sowed the field Pm & I harrowed. W. fine Cool</p>
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<p>Sept 5 I & Joe finished harrowing wheat Joe helped Br N thresh W. fine little shower Am. another Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 6 I & Children staid at home with My Mother Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans with Ab"s JD's wife & some of the Children & Fanny Cobr were here W. fine Cler</p>
<p>7 Chored & Cleaned 12 1/2 bus seed wheat for John Milroy am Took grist Oats to Br. S's Pm Nancy & my Mother went along to Br N's Joe split sawed wood Pm I helped awhile he furrowed wheat am W. warm</p>
<p>8 Joe split wood I helped awhile. Cleaned 20 bus wheat for John Sevell. I let them have the seed at the price that I get when I sell the remainder W. very Close sultry I raked spring wheat stubble this morning. Finlaws were here at supper Helped Br N fix up Hat rack in Hebron Chapel awhil Pm</p>
<p>9 Hewed limbs & helped Joe finish splitting wood AM drew in spring wheat rakings Pm I went to Cherrywood after supper & Joe Cleaned turnouts in wheat. W. very very sultry & dry</p>
<p>10 Thanksgiving day I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on 5the Book Moses 8th Chap by Rev H Barkey Henry Stovers wife was here after Service. W. very very warm. sultry</p>
<p>11 I Nancy & little boys went to Markham took Machine Cylinder to Hewet to get Boxes filled got boots measured for boys Am, I tried plow a little in Pea ground back of garden found it very hard in places drew some old rails for wood Joe began plowing opposite Br C's goes very well W. very very hot. Close & day dry</p>
<p>12 I Plowed in Oat field below garden AM goes well enough I & little boys made 37 1/2 gals Cider at P Lapp Pm. Joe finished Plowing opposite Br C's W. warm</p>
<p>Sunday 13 Nancy & girls went to Meeting at Hebron Sacrement today I & boys staid with my Mother Aug Stover's wife & Uncle Joes widow ere here Pm</p>
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<p>Sunday 13 M N's & CB's were here at supper. W warm</p>
<p>14 I went to Uncle Joesphhus Reesor's to get a tooth extracted this morning Boiled sauce today Joe Plowed in Pea ground back of garden with Iron Plow. Can make out to a pinch W. warm</p>
<p>15 I went to Markham to get Cylinders, it was not done. Joe threshed Peas I helped a little Pm. W warm a few drops rain AM. fine shower Pm</p>
<p>16 I went to Markham & got Cylinders & Mr Hewit to fix it into the Machine. took him home again Pm Joe Plowed. W. Cler Cooler</p>
<p>17 I didn't do much Joe threshed Peas. W fine drissly rain nearly all day. pretty heavy Pm</p>
<p>18 Joe Plowed in Pea ground I Chored & plowed some in little Oat field. W. fine Cler a fine rain last night. it soaked in 3 or 4 inches</p>
<p>19 Both Plowed. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home. Br S's were here. W. Cool Cler heavy rain last night. looks like spring again</p>
<p>21 Plowed Joe Helped Br C's log. W fine Cler</p>
<p>22 Both Plowed I finished Oat Stubble below house W. fine Cler</p>
<p>23 Joe went to Toronto to Exhibition I drew a load of my Clear Lumber to Markham Station Br S sold it @ $24.00 per M. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>24 I drew 1 load Lumber & Joe drew 2 loads I went to Cherrywood Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>25 I & Joe drew last 2 loads lumber Am Joe Plowed & I went to Sawmill for Oat Chop Pm. W warm Cler</p>
<p>26 I & Nancy went to Whitevale this morning then I helped Joe finish plowing Pea ground back of garden & we began in spring wheat stubble behind barn W. fine warm Cler. I shot 3 black squirrels at CB's Corn at noon</p>
<p>Sunday 27 I Nancy My Mother & little boys went to AB's W. Cloudy Am rain nearly all Pm raining tonight This is my 38th Birthday</p>
<p>28 Joe helped T Hall thresh I chored Plowed a little Pm W rainy & drissly I took a hiefer to Br N this morning</p>
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<p>29 Joe Plowed in spring wheat stubble I went to Belford this morning Plowed a few rounds Am. then I went to B.S. Pm. Picked a few apples Pm. W. Cler am Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>30 Both Plowed. W. pretty Cold. Strong N West wind</p>
<p>Oct 1 I Plowed. Joe took some boards to Markham to Cover our lumber pile. the buyer will not take it away until about 2 weeks. then he drew straw from Halls for Flavius Pm. W. Cloudy began to rain heavy at dark. raining yet</p>
<p>2 Joe went to Markham Fair I finished Plowing Spring wheat stubble behind barn & Drew a load Pea straw for Flavius am Chored Pm W. cold. heavy wind</p>
<p>3 Joe began Plowing in fall wheat stubble I went to Boxgrove for a land side for Patteron Plow Am it did not fit, went for another Pm it was right. Then I Plowed a little W rather cloudy, cool</p>
<p>Sunday 4 Nancy & girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove I staid with My Mother JD's were here W. Cool Cler</p>
<p>5 Both Plowed Am. Picked apples Pm W. fine Cler. began to rain slowly. tonight</p>
<p>6 Joe threshed Peas & I chored Am. I & Nancy went to Markham & a few minutes to J H Ramers, is wife is sick with Biluous & Gastric fever several of the family & some of their neighbours had it . W. rain nearly all Am. a little wet Pm</p>
<p>7 I & Joe Helped thresh at Br C's. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>8 I & Joe Helped finish thresh at Br C's Am Joe Plowed Pm. & I went squirrel shooting awhile with Peter & Jesse Hoover. I shot 2 & Peter shot 1 W. Cloudy rain last night</p>
<p>9 I & Joe Plowed. W. Cler. rain last night</p>
<p>10 Both Plowed until about 1/2 past 10 when it began to rain Joe threshed Peas Pm. & I went to Flavius & to Cedar Grove Pretty heavy showers Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 11. I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with my Mother remarks by RS Hoover Sermon on St Mat 8 C by Rev H Barkey CB was here Pm. W. Cool, Cloudy</p>
<p>12 Plowed am killed a heifer Pm. CB's man helped me. W. Cloudy. Cold North wind</p>
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<p>Oct 13 Both Picked apples. W. cold, a few flakes of snow</p>
<p>14 Joe harrowed & Picked stones off field back of gardn I Chored & Picked a few apples. W. pretty fine</p>
<p>15 I made 45 gals Cider Am went to Flavius & Picked a few apples Pm. Joe drew dung on field back of garden. W. beautiful fine Cler very white frost this morning</p>
<p>16 Boiled Sauce. Joe drew dung Flavius filled Pm W. fine cler</p>
<p>17 Drew dung I & Flavius filled am. Joe went to J Clark's rainy Pm I drew dung & Flavius filled W. very fine. Br C & Br S's Came home from United States today</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home Jane Duncan was here W. Cold wind</p>
<p>19 Finished drawing dung & shook apples am began digging Potatoes Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>20 dug Potatoes W. beautiful & warm</p>
<p>21 dug Potatoes W. beautiful & warm</p>
<p>22 Finished digging Potatoes this evening they were very large & pretty good turnout. W. fine white frost last night</p>
<p>23 John harrowed Potatoes ground & I & little boys Picked odd Potatoes AM dug last of early Potatoes behind barn Pm Joe finished plowing fall wheat stubble Am Plowed a little in new ground second time Pm Flavius spread dung Pm. W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>24 I went shooting awhile Am with Otis W Burkholder, not much game Saw one Black squirrel I shot that went to B's Pm & chored Joe Plowed Am threshed Peas Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home. JB's were here Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>26 I chored am Nancy took stowes girl home Joe Plowed. Both Plowed Pm W. fine warm</p>
<p>27 Both Plowed. W. fine Am. rather Cloudy Pm this is the 17th anniversary of My Marriage a little rain last night</p>
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<p>28 I went to Markham Am Plowed Pm. W. Cooler</p>
<p>29 Plowed Rev Jac Wideman & wife Came on a visit little John Plowed a while then. W. Cler very high wind Pm J H Ramer's boy & girls were here today</p>
<p>30 we finished Plowing Pea field second time until noon then began Pulling turnips Pm W. pretty Cold wind Uncle Saml Reesor's were here awhile Pm</p>
<p>31 I & little boys made 57 gals Cider & Joe threshed Peas am Joe Pulled turnips Pm. I didn't feel well W. Cold windy</p>
<p>Sunday Nov 1 at home Br N's were here Pm. W squauls of snow. didn't whiten the ground</p>
<p>2 I & little boys killed a pig am. Joe pulled turnips. I & boys helped awhile Pm W mild</p>
<p>3 Pulled turnips, very white frost last night I quit about 3 pm to tend Mason to fix oven</p>
<p>4 Pulled turnips. W. a little frost last night John Bear died yesterday evening</p>
<p>5 Pulled turnip untill about 9 Oc when it began to rain then Joe threshed Peas Finlaws came am, rained till about 2 Pm then finished Pulling turnips</p>
<p>6 Began drawing in turnips I went to J Bear's funeral Am Drew with 2 waggons Pm took in 12 loads W. beautiful Cler warm</p>
<p>7 Drew turnips with 2 waggons Am & with 1 Pm took in 14 loads I Pitched back in cellar Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 8 Nancy & girls went to Meeting at Hebron I & boys Staid with my Mother Diller's were here a while am. S Lehmans were here Pm & Uncle John Burkholder. Br C's were here this evening W. fine Cler</p>
<p>9 Finished drawing in turnip 6 loads I went to B.S. this evening. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>10 Drew 4 cords wood out of old bush for my Mother Put apples into Cellar & Joe threshed some Peas. I went to Cedar Grove this evening W. pretty strong east wind. Cool Adeline & Suzanne went to wedding at JH Ramer's Emmaline was married today to Benj Hoover our girls went with Br C & his girls</p>
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<p>Nov 11 Joe went to Old W Morrison's Plowing Bee he bought Henry Peter's farm & had a Plowing Bee on it I filled a piece of drain in big Pea field AM harrowed opposite Br C's PM. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>12 Both Plowed Potatoe & oat ground opposite Br. Cs. W. Cold. Cler</p>
<p>13 Both finished Plowing Opposite Br Cs AM I went to W Burkholder's sale PM. Joe began Plowing turnip ground PM. W. vey Cold. freesing</p>
<p>14 Joe Plowed a little this morning. had to quit frose too hard then he drew Sawed Wood into shed. I didnt do much. have bad Cold moved stoves this morning. W. very Cold. day</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home. Br S's were here. Br Ns & C B's were here PM. W. Cler. milder</p>
<p>16 I & Nancy & little boys went to J H Ramer's W. fine cler roads good</p>
<p>17 Joe threshed few Peas this morning then both Plowed in turnip land. W. a little rain this morning foggy through the day</p>
<p>18 Both Plowed awhile AM. Joe Plowed PM I didnt do much PM. Revd Jos Barkeys were here awhile. then I went to John Cobers this evening for some tar to Fumigate my head. got a bad Cold. W. pretty Cold. rather Cloudy</p>
<p>19 Joe helped J D's kill hogs. I Chored J B sawed wood for my Mother I helped a little & we fixed Cow manger. brought home old sow today & Pumpninker fixed Cistern Pump & front Pump. my Cold is better. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>20 Chored & Cleaned grist AM I took it to Mill & Joe threshed Peas PM. W. about 2 inches snow last night & AM. tied up Cattle last night</p>
<p>21 Fixed things round stables ready for winter brought home yearling Colt from Br C's AM Cleaned Peas & Joe took them to mill & I made ready for Killing Pigs on Monday. PM W. rather mild. snow not gone yet</p>
<p>Sunday 22 at home. W. blustery. & a little snow from east PM</p>
<p>23 Killed our 7 hogs. W. rain last night Cloudy today some rain & soft snow this evening</p>
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<p>Novr 24 I went to Br Cs this morning to help Kill hogs wether to stormy Came home & fixed things in shop Joe threshed Peas. W snow from west heavy wind this morning a little today I & little John brought home Peas Chop this evening</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy helped Br C kill hogs J. plowed W. fine. no frost in ground. about an inch of snow</p>
<p>26 I & Nancy helped A Bs Kill hogs. W. fine & mild</p>
<p>27 I went to old W. Morrison's A.M. Cleaned out tile drains & enlarged little Orchard PM Joe finished Plowing & w{a}ter furrowing turnip ground AM W mild</p>
<p>28 Made sheep rack & temporary bars between old barn & driving house. W. soft snow near all day</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Russian Mennonites Child at Cedar Grove. I think I forgot to mention that six families of Mennonites are staying in Markham over winter they arrived in Toronto rather late to go to Manitoba Several families are living in Uncle Saml Reesor's house one of their Children was buried today sermon by Br C on 71st Psalm 23 V. W. about six in snow last night tough sleighing</p>
<p>30 Joe flailed Oats AM & Peas PM I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM rough sleighing pretty Cold</p>
<p>Decr 1 Joe threshed Peas AM. & took grist Oats to Br S's PM. W. some snow. Mild</p>
<p>2 Joe Drew home Cordwood Out of old bush AM went to C Cooks wood bee PM I didn't do much Have sore throat. W. fine mild snow going</p>
<p>3 I done nothing. Joe went to Funeral of Robt Spence AM Cut wood in Old bush PM I done nothing my throat very sore. W. snow nearly all gone</p>
<p>4 Joe drew dung to bank turnip celer AM his time is up at noon today W. very fine clr</p>
<p>5 I Chored. W. Mild. Cloudy. my throat is Pretty sore</p>
<p>Sunday 6 I & boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Rel Saml Hoover & he Conducted a short service at my mother's PM. W. mild Cloudy snow nearly gone</p>
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<p>Decr 7. Chored. fired a few stumps opposite Br Cs W. fine Cler mild. throat pretty sore yet</p>
<p>8 I helped Br S's kill hogs W. fine. pretty sharp cloudy. my throat was better, but a little worse tonight</p>
<p>9 Asked some hands to help thresh on Friday Joe began work today $12.50 per month for 3 months & Joe got Nell & Frank shod AM. I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. Cler a little snow squaals AM. pretty Cold N West wind PM roads pretty good</p>
<p>10 Asked some hands & made a chaff trough in front of new barn AM I & Joe set Machine PM W. fine Cler mild</p>
<p>11 threshed. all went well as could be, we threshed about 75 boxes spring wheat & about 350 bus Oats. didnt Count boxes. W. fine mild some snow squaals AM</p>
<p>12 Cleaned Peas AM. I & Joe took grist 25 bus Peas & Oats to Br S's & got it Chopped David Burkhilder & wife Came this evening & staid all night with my Mother. W. prety Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home all day Br. Ns were here awhile PM W. Mild Cloudy some snow PM</p>
<p>14 Drew home 9 drags of firewood out of old bush I went to Cherrywood PM. W. Cold about 5 in. snow makes fair sleighing</p>
<p>15 Drw home 11 drags. I took 12 bags Oats to Br Ss to get Chopped PM. W. Cold. sleighing pretty good</p>
<p>16 I went to Cherrywood & to P Hoover's & Joe Chopped AM Sawed a few drags & I brought home Chop & Joe Drew 4 drags PM. W. milder, soft tonight</p>
<p>17 Drew drags 3 out of old bush & 6 from near old dam. W. some squaals of snow mild</p>
<p>18 Joe drew home Cordwood & Culls out of old bush W. rather squaaly</p>
<p>19 Joe drw wood & we boarded up between old & new barn & Covered horse power PM. W. mild</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home J D & some of his Children were here at noon & C B's PM. W. Cloudy. rather Colder</p>
<p>21 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh. W. mild. Flavius were here this evening J B evening J B sawed wood for my Mother & stays with her tonight</p>
<p>22 Joe drew wood out of old bush awhile AM & took 300 Oat sheaves to Flavius PM Simon Hoover's were here PM {Dec} 22 W soft 1874</p>
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<p>23 I & Joe helped Br N's Kill a Beef A M I & Nancy went to Whitevale P M. W. soft sleighing very thin</p>
<p>24 I & little boys took 6 bus Peas to Br S's to Chop P M W. sharp</p>
<p>Christmas day 25 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Br Cs were here awhile P M. W. fine mild</p>
<p>26 I & Joe finished drawing out Cedar out of Flavius Swamp A M. Br S's youngsters Dave Wallace & 2 young men from Clinton were here awhile A M. Measured ten bags Potatoes P M I & Nancy went to Henry Stovers & Joe threshed a few Peas W. mild sleighing thin</p>
<p>27 Sunday I & Nancy were at home girls & Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove W Mild. began to rain a little at bedtime</p>
<p>28 I & Joe Killed fat heifer A M. I & little boys took hide & 10 bags Potatoes to Markham P M Potatoes @ $1.00 per bag hide $6.00 per hwt. W. soft sleighing gone</p>
<p>29 I Cut beef & rendered tallow A M Went to Br S's P M Joe threshed Peas. W very Cold west wind</p>
<p>30 I & Joe began Cutting sawlogs & wood drags in Dyke's Bush I went to Whitevale with Uncle John Burkholder P M W. Cold</p>
<p>31 I & Joe Cut logs all day. W. bitter Cold last night & today. milder towards evening</p>
<p>Jan 1 1875 I & Children staid with My Mother Nancy went with A B's to her Grandfather's funeral Old John Reesor senr was buried today he died on Wednesday W. Milder</p>
<p>2 Joe threshed Peas Old Danl. Hoovers were here today. I went to Br S's & Post office this evening W. soft snow last night & A M blowing Cold P M. sleighing fair</p>
<p>Sunday 3 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron Abraham Burkholder's & Mrs Christina Raymer & some of her Children were here P M W. sharp</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to Finlaws they were not at home Then Finlaws came here to stay all night W. sharp sleighing good</p>
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<p>Jan 5 I went to J D's to see the Lawton boys to engage them to cut some soft wood for me in the bush at Dyke's Am Chored Pm Joe drew 4 loads Pine limb wood from Dyke bush</p>
<p>6 I & my girls & John & Flavius wen to MN. & I went to Clarmont to get some Oat meal & Buckwheat flour W. pretty sharp Am Milder Pm</p>
<p>7 Cleaned some Peas & grist wheat Am I took grist to Cedar Grove Mills Pm Joe drew 3 firewood logs from Dykes Pm W. milder, snow Pm</p>
<p>8 I & Joe sawed logs Am I brought home grist & Joe drew 4 firewood logs Pm. W. W. pretty cold</p>
<p>9 Joe threshed Peas. I Chored JB & his sister Mary were here awhile Pm . W very strong west wind cold</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home. Nancy's Brothers John & Peter Brs J's boys & Lydia & all Br N's & Cobr's youngster were here this evening & Br C & his family too W. very very cold</p>
<p>11 I went to Whitevale & Joe drew firewood logs AM. sawed Pm W. some good sleighing milder</p>
<p>12 Sawed AM. I didnt feel well Pm Joe drew 2 loads Cedar home from Flavius. W. sharp</p>
<p>13 Joe split wood in shed & ground axe Am he went to Spence's bee Pm. I didnt do much W. soft snow Am. Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>14 I & Nancy went to Markham to Dr Black Am. got some Medicine for Nancy she is not very well Joe drew 2 last 2 loads Cedar Am. he skided some sawlogs Pm I filled some beds. W pretty sharp west wind</p>
<p>15 I & Joe helped CB thresh W prety cold</p>
<p>16 Joe threshed Peas I chored Am went to Markham Pm. W snow last night & Am about 6 in fell. first Class sleighing</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home all day. AB's Br S's & Br N's Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>18 I went to Election at Belford Am voted by Ballot for Mr John Lane in Opposition to Wm McDowall for the Legislature of Ontario, Chored Pm W stormy am Cler Pm</p>
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<p>Jan 19 Sawed AM Joe began drawing sawlogs Pm. I opened fences through Dykes place Pm M Neighswardens were here when I came home W. Cold</p>
<p>20 I took Nancy & little boys to Br S's then went to Markham Staid at Br S's at noon</p>
<p>21 Joe threshed Peas I & Nancy went to Br N's a few minutes AM then I & little boys began to Clean Double Harness Pm then Jacob & John G Reesor's Came with Mr Moyer & wife from Clinton W. heavy snow from east Am & light Drissle Pm. Sleighing good when it is packed</p>
<p>22 I & T H Hall Cleaned 100 bus Oast today he took them away Pm @ 40 cts per bus Finlaw & Peter were here today at noon. W. fine mild</p>
<p>23 I & John Cut a basswood tree into sawlogs in old bush near Br C's AM. went to Dyke's bush with Joe Pm. W pretty Cold good sleighing</p>
<p>Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Rev H Barkey. W. soft snow Uncle Saml Reesor's & an Old Russian Menonite woman were here yesterday evening</p>
<p>25 Joe drew 5 sawlogs & 1 wood log I helped him some W. strong cold west wind</p>
<p>26 Joe drew 2 wood & 1 sawlog I oiled part of good harness & washed the rest. W. milder</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to Finlaws W. pretty Cold Joe drew dung opposite Br C's</p>
<p>28 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh Am I oiled some harness Pm. Children finished oiling it & I & Nancy went to Whitevale. W. soft cloudy AM. Colder Pm</p>
<p>29 Cleaned Peas AM. Joe went to Markham & I went to Dykes bush Pm to let Job to Lawtons to Cut pine & Hemlock wood @ 65 cts & 70 cts per Cord W. Cold</p>
<p>30 I @ Joe Cut big stub & cut 3 logs out of it AM Joe drew them to Mill Pm. I Chored & went to Flavius. W. Cold</p>
<p>31 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remrarks & sermon on St Luke 4 C by Br C. W. soft snow AM Cler Pm more snow this evening</p>
<p>Feb 1 I & Joe Cut a stub & sawed it this morning then I went to a meeting at Hebron to elect Church Trustees</p>
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<p>& Consider the Propriety of building shed Am Joe drew 3 logs Pm I chored Pm. W. Cler Cold</p>
<p>Feb 2 I & Joe Cut logs all day W. Cloudy this morning fine & Cler at noon snow this evening</p>
<p>3 ground axe & Chored Am Joe threshed Peas & took grist Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Saml Doner's were here awhile Pm W. rain all Am strong west wind Pm</p>
<p>4 Joe drew a load Cordwood to Markham for young W Morrison. he had a bee. I Chored W. very very Strong west wind, Cold some little snow Pm</p>
<p>5 Joe threshed Peas I went to B S am Chored & went to Flavius Pm W. very Cold</p>
<p>6 Joe drew logs I chored Am. Took 10 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. very Cold Am bitter Cold. North wind Pm. Calm this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home all day Benj' Hoover & wife were here. W. bitter Cold last night & am rather milder Pm</p>
<p>8 I & Joe went to CB's this Morning to help at sawing wood didn't saw was too cold. W bitter Cold. NW. wind</p>
<p>10 I & Joe cut logs Am. I went to Cedar Grove Pm. Joe didn't feel well. W. Cold heavy blow from east Pm, snowing now, bed time</p>
<p>11 I waited on my Mother she is very poorly today Joe didnt work . has bad Cold. W. very heavy wind from west drifting snow like everything about six inches fell last night. very Cold today</p>
<p>12 Joe threshed Peas. I chored Am wen to Cedar Grove Mill, Pm. W. very Cold. Cler</p>
<p>13 Joe finished threshing Peas. I chored went to look at Pickering townline this am badly blocked up I never saw it drifted so badly with a west wind before the road is opened through Hoovers & Anthoney's fields. W. Cold Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home all day Br C's were here awhile CB's this evening W. Cold Cler</p>
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<p>15 I & Nancy went to Whitevale Am Joe went to Markham on business of his Own Clend {Cleaned}Peas about 43 bus Pm. W very Cold, Cler North & south roads & Nippissing RR badly blocked</p>
<p>16 I & Br C went to Dykes bush AM J B's came here then I & he went to R Stockdales sale awhile Pm. Joe drew logs Saul Widemanns were here this evening, W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>17 Cleaned some Oats for Flavius AM I & little boys Cleaned grist & I took it to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Joe helped CB's saw wood W. Cold heavy west wind. drifting some</p>
<p>18 I & some of Children went to funeral of Christian Shank son of Jacob Shank at Hebron sermon by Br C on {blank space} & A Raymer on {blank space} John Cobin'swere here. W. pretty Cold Joe drew sawlogs Am & wood logs Pm</p>
<p>19 Joe drew woodlogs Am Cut wood in shed Pm. I helped Br N Kill 3 Pigs Am Chored & brought Nancy & children home from Br C's Pm. W. fine mild a little soft snow Pm</p>
<p>20 Cut logs Am Joe went home Pm. I took grist Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home. Jac Reesor's were here this evening W. Cler</p>
<p>22 I didnt do anything was sick last night Joe drew sawlogs & brought home a few rail cuts Finlaws youngsters were here this evening W Mild</p>
<p>23 Joe drew logs I & Nancy & little boys went awhile to Br N's Pm W soft, a little rain Pm</p>
<p>24 I & Nancy went to M N's. Joe helped shovel snow on Pickering townline Am drew rail cuts Pm W. very warm thawing</p>
<p>25 I Nancy & little boys went to AB's W. some little rain last night, a little soft snow today Joe had some bad luck today, broke Double & whiffle trees & hammer bolt, didnt get in one log</p>
<p>26 I Nancy & little boys went to JD's drew logs W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>27 I & Joe Cut logs. W. pretty Cold. Finlaws Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 28 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron</p>
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<p>Feb Mar 1875</p>
<p>Feb 28 Sunday I staid home with my Mother Rev H Barkey Called Pm to see My Mother MN's youngsters were here this evening. W. sharp. Cler</p>
<p>March 1 Joe split wood in shed I Chored. W a real East snow storm since some time last night and all day without intermission, snowy yet</p>
<p>2 opened lane, had to shovel some shoveled out track around horse power & asked hands to thresh tommorrow. W. pretty Cold, roads heavy</p>
<p>3 threshed about 300 bus Oats. went well got done between 3 & 4 O clock. W. fine began to snow from East about 3 Pm snowing heavy yet</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to CB's on a visit W. fine mild Clear, nearly a foot of loose snow last night</p>
<p>5 Cleaned tailings for grist of Chop AM. Joe went to J Coxworths Sale PM. I & Nancy started to go to Whitevale roads were too heavy & a little stormy. We turned back. W. snowed from east am. a little Pm. mild</p>
<p>6 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I took Susan Cober home Pm W. fine Cler mild. I think the snow is deeper than I ever saw it</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home all day. W. Mild. fine</p>
<p>8 I & Nancy went to JB's W. fine beautiful Cler</p>
<p>9 I chored brought home Chop for Cattle Pm Joe sawed wood with Buck saw he has been sawing the last few days. The snow is too deep to draw sawlogs. W. foggy & white frost AM. more Cler Pm blowing some from east this evening</p>
<p>10 Joe sawed wood. we hung up Pork to smoke W. mild cler</p>
<p>11 Cleaned 20 bus grist wheat I & little boys took it to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Joe didn't work Pm W. mild thawing some. soft snow this evening</p>
<p>12 I & Joe went to D Brown's Sale. W. fine Cler soft</p>
<p>13 I Helped Br C's Clean Oats AM went to B S's Pm Joe done nothing. W. fine cler Soft, raw east wind</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home all day. W. Mild</p>
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<p>March 15 Chored AM I took Nancys Brother Peter to W Burkholder's Pm. W. rain from East nearly all day snow going</p>
<p>16 Chored. W. heavy west wind heavy squauls of snow about every hour I went to Cedar Grove this evening</p>
<p>17 I & Nancy went to W M Davis for a bus seed barley @ 90 cts per bus. W. pretty heavy west wind. Cler pretty cold</p>
<p>19 I & little boys shovelled water course through snow drifts along townline at end of lane. JD's were here on a visit. W. fine, Cler</p>
<p>18 I & Nancy went to Whitevale AM I brought home grist of flour Pm. W. very Cold NW wind this is a mistake in my entry Friday is placed before Thursday</p>
<p>20 Chored Put rings on {illegible} W. snow from east nearly all day</p>
<p>Sunday 21 I & children went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 19 C by Red H Barkey. W. Cler sharp, Cold Isaac Moyer's Children were here after service & R Wallace Pm</p>
<p>22 Chored AM went to Cedar Grove Mills for 6 bus seed spring wheat Golden drop @ $1.00 per bus Pm W. sharp. Cler</p>
<p>23 W.M Davis & wife were here today he bot 25 bus Oats off me @ 45 cts per bus. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>24 I & Nancy went to S Ramer's he was not at home then we went to Br S's W. mild Cler the Russian Mennonite & his wife that are staying at Colon Reesor's were on a visit this evening</p>
<p>25 Chored, shoveld. snow at Hebron & put in some wood for my Mother Pm W fine mild</p>
<p>Good Friday 26 Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Jac Widemans & Br S's were here Pm. W. fine slight shower of sleet am</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to Markham to J H Ramer's to see my Old Step Grandmother Reesor she is very low W. fine thawing spring day sleighing getting thin</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 28 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Re'd S Hoover Visitors Pm Rev S Hoover & wife & a Russian Mennonite & wife are staying with them W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>Mar Apr 1875</p>
<p>Easter Monday 29, at home, Simon Hoovers JH Ramer's were here & Isaac Moyer's were here at supper. W. fine Cler warm thawing Br C's Children were here all day</p>
<p>30 Went to S Lehman's W. fine Cler warm snow going fast. some high snow banks & some mud</p>
<p>31 Joe drew 3 basswood logs out of old bush to S Mill & I took 16 bus Oats to Cedar Grove Mills AM we began to draw out pine Cordwood at Dykes Pm W very warm fine Cler. sleighing about gone</p>
<p>April 1 I brought home Chop & Joe drew out wood AM. Chored Pm. W. Cler Am rainy awhile Pm Joe began work this morning @ $18.00 per Mo for 8 Mo</p>
<p>2 Drew out wood. W. rather Cooler snow going</p>
<p>3 Drew out last of wood except a few cords that we cant get at, at present. I helped Pm. W fine snow nearly all gone. a little fell last night all went again today</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home all day AB's & CB's were here. W. Cler</p>
<p>5 Chored Am. I & Joe sawed Cordwood in old bush Pm W. fine spring weather</p>
<p>6 I went to Flavius AM helped Joe Saw Cordwood Pm W. Cold east wind</p>
<p>7 Chored AM. helped Joe set up some wood & partly made stone boat Pm. W. Cool. Cloudy</p>
<p>8 I went to Cedar Grove Am I & Joe helped Br C's saw wood with Machine Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>9 Helped Br C's finish Sawing wood got done between 3 & 4 O Pm then Hoover's Boys Moved the Machine to us. W. fine a slight shower Am</p>
<p>10 we sawed wood have 10 logs to Cut yet. W. Cler fine</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home all day. Br N was here awhile Pm. W Cler</p>
<p>12 Finished sawing wood this Morning. then I & Nancy went to funeral of my step Grandmother, my Grandfather Reesor's widow She was Buried at Cedar Grove. Finlaws & Abraham Hoover's from Pickering were here Pm. W. Cloudy a little rain at noon</p>
<p>13 I & Joe Put in logs & Piled lumber W. Cloudy cool</p>
<p>14 I & Joe Piled lumber. W fine I bought 50 suckers from W Clod</p>
<p>15 I helped Put in our last logs AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm. W. Cler AM Cloudy Pm. began to rain about 4 Pm raining yet</p>
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<p>April 16 I went to SM they didn't saw AM then they began sawing Pm & I piled lumber Joe split wood W. very cold ground froze this morning a few squals of snow</p>
<p>17 I piled lumber Joe split wood. W. froze hard heavy snow squall Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home all day. W. Clear pretty cold</p>
<p>19 I & little boys Piled last of lumber & Drew 2 loads of edgings Joe Piled pine Cordwood W. Cold wind</p>
<p>20 I & Nancy went to Markham Joe Piled wood W. very Cold NW wind. freezing hard</p>
<p>21 Joe went to Markham AM & to his Father's Pm I Chored Abraham Burkholder from P'a here Pm. W. very Cold NW wind</p>
<p>22 I & Joe Drew out last of pine Cordwood in other bush AM finished piling Pm brought home load of lumber began Cutting down willow trees at Hebron after supper. W. rather warmer Cler</p>
<p>23 Finished Cutting down willow trees & I went to funeral of T H Hall Child AM Joe took grist Oats to Cedar Grove Mills AM we split some rails behind Cider house & I brought some Chop this evening. W. Cloudy, pretty mild</p>
<p>24 ground axes & Cut down big 4 foot pine stub in old bush & split rails AM. split rails & I brought home Cows Chop Pm W. about 2 in snow this morning. about all away tonight Cold wind</p>
<p>Sunday 25 Nancy & Children went to meeting at Hebron Br S's Came here after dinner W. fine Cler</p>
<p>26 Chored & Split rails Am I & Nancy went to M N's Pm. W. fine Cler. roads good</p>
<p>27 Drew stones off swails & I went to B S's this morning W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>28 Finished drawing stones AM Joe Plowed in little Orchard Pm. I bought 100 suckers off W Clod this evening @ 2.00 W. fine warmer</p>
<p>29 Joe Finished Plowing little Orchard & I Cleaned fish & Chored Am Cleaned Seed Oats & Spring wheat Pm Old Jacob Lehman & Daniel Burkholder's from Pennsylvania were here at supper. W Cloudy Am rain from east Pm</p>
<p>30 I & Nancy took a few things to Br.S for the Russian Mennonites they intend starting to Manitoba on Monday then went to Cedar Grove</p>
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<p>April 30 Joe Pulled down fence along north end of old bush AM I helped him lay it up Pm then I took a few more things to Br S's for the Mennonite W. Cold strong wind</p>
<p>May 1 I went to see T Longley about digging some drains & Joe fixed fence AM Cleaned wheat Pm. W. hard frost last night Cloudy AM real November snow storm Pm. rain this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home all day. W. Cloudy very high wind last night and today, snow all gone</p>
<p>3 Went to Markham AM to get Cent Shod & to see the Mennonites start for Manitoba My Br Simeon Accompanies them as Interpreter Joe fixed fences, Pulled down fence on north side of fall Wheat Pm. W. fine Cler rather Cool</p>
<p>4 Drew old pieces of rails home for firewood & drew 231 new rails to repair fence on north side of wheat & sowed little Orchard with Peas & part Peas & Oats W. fine pretty warm Cler</p>
<p>5 Laid up fence on north side of fall wheat 6 rails high AM sowed 6 bush Virginia Golden drop spring wheat on north part of field back of garden & I brought 400 tiles Pm. W. some drizzly rain Pm steady rain tonight</p>
<p>Ascension day 6 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Acts 1 Chap by Re'd S Hoover. W. Cler this morning Cloudy some rain & a squall of snow Pm</p>
<p>7 Staked & ridered fences AM Trimmed appletrees in old Orchard Pm W. Cloudy</p>
<p>8 Trimmed trees I went to MC Frets after supper. W. warmer fine thunder shower tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Br S's wife & Children were here W. warm some thunder . very heavy rain this evening</p>
<p>10 Trimmed trees. I went to Br. N's Am to get hand saw set W. fine Cler</p>
<p>11 Trimmed trees AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale & Joe trimmed a few trees & Carried off brush Pm. W. Cler Am Cloudy Pm a light rain tonight</p>
<p>12 Carried off Apple brush W. pretty windy drizzly rain Pm</p>
<p>13 Carried off Apple brush I took 3 bags Chop to Mill Pm for Cows I Joe & little boys Caught 6 suckers in our Creek this evening</p>
<p>14 Trimmed few trees I went to Whitevale AM Joe ganged a little back of barn, too wet, laid down tiles below Orchard where Longley is digging drain W. Cloudy. little rain</p>
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<p>May 1875</p>
<p>May 15/75 Cut down old apple trees Am Joe went to get some more tiles Pm they were all gone I & little boys Plated {sic} some apple trees & Caught 3 suckers Pm W. fine then we went down the creek this evening about sunset & I speared 2 & a little pike & then I & John McGaw took a torch & such sport I have not had this many a year we speared 24</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 16 at home Nancy went to Meeting at Widemann's with AB: & Adeline with Br C's W. pretty Cold N wind</p>
<p>Whit Monday 17 at home Br N's & Br C were here Pm I & little boys & Joe look along Creek for suckers saw none W. fine</p>
<p>18 sowed last of field back of garden with Club Wheat then I brought 128 tiles from Br C's took grist Oats to Br S's & brought 140 tiles from JD's brought home Chop this eving {sic} W fine Cler</p>
<p>19 Joe & John ganged about half of field behind cider house Am I sowed it with 8 bus barly & John harrowed Pm Joe ganged behind barn Pm W. fine</p>
<p>20 sowed rest of field behind Cider house with Peas Joe & John ganged them in & Joe finished gangeing behind barn East half of field west half is for roots W. fine</p>
<p>21 sowed Oats behind barn John harrowed sowed Peas below garden Joe ganged & harrowed them W. very warm 77-2-5 {not sure, this is written in blue ink}</p>
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<p>May 1875</p>
<p>22 John rolled field behind Cider house Joe began plowing field below Orchard I done a little of eveything filled Some drain planted some trees & put in a few grafts W. warm</p>
<p>Sunday 23 I & children went to meeting at Hebron appropriate remarks & sermon by Re'd H Barky S Hoover & Br C for the Celebration of Lord's supper JB's Mrs H Stores & Lizzie Ramers were here at noon & H Barkey & wife & CB's at supper W. fin Cler</p>
<p>24 Joe Plowed. John rolled field below garden & oats behind barn he got done about 2 Pm then I helped plow below Orchard. I planted some early rose Potatoes Am. W. Cloudy this morning. Cler today</p>
<p>25 Both plowed. W. very warm</p>
<p>26 Finished Plowing Am sowed field below Orchard with 12 bus Oats. we plowed it all to the creek. W warm</p>
<p>27 I finished harrowing & Rolling Joe Plowed swale in field back of garden W. fine. Cler Cool</p>
<p>28 I sowed swale with Oats harrowed & Rolled it Am which finishes our seeding Joe drew dung on Corn ground opposite Br C's we both Plowed it Pm W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>29 Planted Corn W. fine shower Am cool Cler Pm Br S came home from Manitoba today</p>
<p>Sunday 30 at home Br. N's wife & boys were here Pm</p>
<p>31 I brought 500 bricks from Pettys this morning then I & Nancy went to Funeral of Ulrick Burkholder's daughter at Hebron. I then took the Bricks to Mongolia for JB. he is building a house for himself on an acre of lant that he bought off D Nighwander JH Ramer's wife & Nancy's Brother Peter were here today. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>June 1 Joe finished Plowing Potatoe ground Am I & John harrowed it. we washed sheep Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>2 I went to measure pine wood that Lawton's cut Am went to Markham Pm Joe drew dung on root ground behind barn. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>3 Joe plowed in root ground I went to B. O.A Am Plowed a few rounds then I & Nancy went to funeral of T Sanderson's Child Pm. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to Finlaws I engaged pasture for my 2 Colts at P Milne's W. Cler Am few showers Pm</p>
<p>5 Both plowed am I went to shed meeting at Hebron</p>
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<p>June 1875</p>
<p>June 5 5 very few there, no business done. W. fine Cler girls went to Dunkin's Love Feast at J Cobre's this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 6 Nancy & Adeline went to Cober's Meeting Am W. fine Cler</p>
<p>7 Joe finished Plowing & harrowing turnip ground & furrowed out a little more than an acre at the north end of it for feed Corn I didnt feel well Br. N's Peter sheared out sheep W. fine Cler</p>
<p>8 Planted feed Corn Am Picked stones of meadow Pm a lot of visitors awhile Pm Pre Lehman & wife & 2 Reesors from Pennsylvania Pre A Martin from Waterloo Br C Br N's Joe Wideman's & little C Hoover's and Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & Motherinlaw. W. fine Cler I Pulled some Pidgeon weed this evening</p>
<p>9 Joe went to get Nell shod this morning I Cut Potatoes then we finished Pulling Pidgeon weed & Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & Cut some. W. warm fine shower this evening</p>
<p>10 I little John & Joe took over 2 Colts to Pasture at P Milne's. Cut Potatoes after we came home W. very warm</p>
<p>11 Joe drew dung on Potatoe ground I cut Potatoes W. very warm. Heard this evening that Isaac Reesor & Thos Armstrong were wrecked at sea on their way to Britian</p>
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<p>12 Planted Potatoes. W. warm this morning. Blowed up Cool Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home all day girls & boys walked to Meeting at Cedar Groves. W. very cool.</p>
<p>14 I & Joe finished Planting Potatoes W. fine Cler</p>
<p>15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altoner sermon on St Luke 13 C by Re'd B Lehman from Pennsylvania went to Simon Hoover's after service. I went to W Clods this evening. W. fine</p>
<p>16 Joe drew dung I rolled spring wheat & took 10 bus Oats to Br S's this evening. W. fine Cler Joe drew dung on fallow</p>
<p>17 W Clod Came to fill dung drew a few loads then it began to rain, rained nearly all AM. Cloudy PM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove & brought Chop home this evening</p>
<p>18 W Clod filled dung. I harrowed & Rolled & John Rolled turnip ground Pm I topped thistles in spring wheat Pm W. fine</p>
<p>19 Joe drew 4 loads dung which finished it except scrapings then we drew Chip dung out of woodshed on fallow I & Br N fixed step at Hebron Meeting house this morning There is still no word of news from Isaac Reesor & Thomas Armstrong it is feared that they are lost</p>
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<p>June 1875</p>
<p>Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Rd H Barkey sermon on St John 15 C by Rd Jos Barkey Visitors after service M N's Simon Hoover's & S Lehman's Old Saml Nighswander's & J H Rane's were here at supper. W. fine Clr</p>
<p>21 Drew 2 loads Chip dung then Joe began making turnip drills & I bought turnip seed at Belford A M began plowing in fallow P M. W. Clr Warmer</p>
<p>22 I & Nancy went to Markham to Dr Black she is not well. A M Joe finished drills shortly after dinner then he plowed in fallow & I sowed all the turnips W. slight shower at noon. warm</p>
<p>23 Both Plowed in fallow. W. very warm. I took Butter to J D's this evening. he is taking it to Toronto for us</p>
<p>24 Both Plowed untill about ½ past 3 when a thunder shower came up rained untill about 6.00 then I went to J D's for Baskets he sold butter at 17 {cts}</p>
<p>25 Both Plowed. W. pretty warm. ground well soaked</p>
<p>26 Both Plowed A M. hoed Corn till about 3 P M when it began to rain. rained again after supper</p>
<p>Sunday 27 went to meeting at Widemans there were 9 Converts baptized Vis Jacob Gayman & wife Martin Barkey & wife</p>
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<p>{27th continued} Benjamin Brillenger & wife Simon Hoover & wife & a young German. Philip Baer by name. we went to S Lehman's after service. W. very very sultry & warm</p>
<p>28 Both Plowed till supper then hoed Corn W. Cool</p>
<p>29 Both Plowed. W. Cool. some drissly & foggy P M</p>
<p>30 Both Plowed. Finished fallow. W. Pretty warm Cler</p>
<p>July 1 I & Nancy & little boys went to M N's took wool to Cliff factory. little boys had a fine time fishing W. fine</p>
<p>2 Joe speared thistles I took grist wheat 8 bus to P Hoover's & broght {sic} 130 tiles for Br C (I had got some from him) A M Scuffled Corn P M. W fine warm Clr</p>
<p>3 I brought home grist & scuffled Corn A M Finished scuffling Corn & took 6 bags Oats to get Chopped to Br S's after supper Joe harrowed fallow W. fine Cler pretty Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home. Br S's Br N's & C Bs were here. W. warm</p>
<p>5 I & Joe harrowed fallow second time A M Chored & fixed some fence P M. W. Close & a little rain A M. Soaking rain P M</p>
<p>6 Joe mowed round house & wheat field fence Corners & went to Flavius' raising after supper I & Nancy went to J D's P M W. heavy rain A M & P M</p>
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<p>July 1875</p>
<p>July 7 Joe Mowed round little Orchard & swale and sp{illegible} some thistles I chored & Piled some lumber & wen to J S after supper. W. warm & Close very growing weather</p>
<p>8 I turned hay AM raked & Cocked Pm Joe hoed feed Corn Nancy went to Toronto with Br C sold Butter @ 20 cts Eggs @18 cts She saw about 600 Russian Mennonites they are arriving about every week on their way to Manitoba</p>
<p>9 I went to Cherrywood & Chored Joe hoed feed Corn. W. fine</p>
<p>10 I Mowed with Machine in meadow. Cut the Knoll & a few acres west of Creek Joe Mowed fence Corners & finished hoeing feed Corn. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>Sunday 11 I Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman we went to Ab's Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>12 Raked & Cocked the hay that I Cut. W. fine Joe scuffled Potatoes Am & after supper</p>
<p>13 I finished Mowing Meadow Joe Cut fence Corners & swail till supper then he went to Markham to show. W. fine warm</p>
<p>14 Joe mowed swail & I chored Am Raked & Cocked loast of</p>
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<p>Meadow except swail Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>15 Drew in 9 loads hay. W. fine warm. Cler</p>
<p>16 Drew in 3 loads hay which finishes big meadow except swail. Am hoed few turnips Pm W. Close Am a few short showers Pm</p>
<p>17 hoed turnips & Raked & Cocked swail hay in Meadow Joe & John shovel Plowed hil Corn after supper W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 18 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron I staid with My Mother. W. fine rain last night & this morning</p>
<p>19 all hoed turnips. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>20 all hoed turnips J Mainland helped. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>21 Finished hoeing turnips J Mainland helped. W. Cooler</p>
<p>22 I & Joe finished morning swail in Meadow AM Joe began crossplowing fallow & I shovel plowed Potatoes & took grist Oats to Br S's W. Cler</p>
<p>23 I finished Plowing potatoes turned hay & Plowed feed Corn Am then I & my boys drew in 3 loads hay till supper then Joe helped bring in last load after supper. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>24 Both Plowed I & boys took brought home grist Oats after supper</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home all fay Br S's & Flavius were here Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>26 Both Plowed W. warm. a slight shower Pm</p>
<p>27 Joe Plowed. I & Nancy went to Markham & a little while to JH Ramers. I Plowed after supper. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>28 I Plowed. Joe went to John Milroys raising Am he helped to Plow Pm. W. fine pretty warm</p>
<p>29 Joe Plowed, I & little boys scuffled turnips. W. fine warm</p>
<p>30 I went to Mongolia for Reaper knife AM Joe finished plowing fallow about 3 Pm then we cut a road round fall wheat W. Cler</p>
<p>31 Joe & Flavius helped Br C bind barley I chored. W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday Aug 1 at home all day JD's were here W. fine Clear</p>
<p>2 Br C cut our fall wheat with his Burdick Reaper. it works splendid we got it all bound & more than half shocked W fine cool. I worked all day with my vest on</p>
<p>3 I killed a calf Joe sawed some wood AM. I went to Markham & Joe shocked last of wheat Pm. W. some drizzly rain</p>
<p>4 hoed some turnips second thime {sic} AM I & Joe & Flavius helped Br C bind wheat Pm. W. Cloudy Am Close Pm</p>
<p>5 hoed turnip Joe went to Markham after supper W Cloudy Am. fine rain Pm. fine growing weather</p>
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<p>Aug 1875</p>
<p><br /> 6 hoed a few turnips Joe Piled Pea straw dung behind old barn between showers. W. about 7 showers through the day I & boys cut burrs & thistles round Orchard</p>
<p>7 Cleaned a grist this morning then I took it to P Hoover's am I cut road round barley Pm. Joe harrowed fallow. W. rather Cloudy</p>
<p>Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Groves remarks by Br. C sermon on {blank space} by R'd H Barkey. Uncle Saul Reesor's were here Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>9 I Joe & Flavius helped Br C's finish Cutting Wheat Am began Cutting our barley with old Machine Pm Cuts well little John drove & I raked off McGaw & R W helped a few hours. we are binding it. W. fine</p>
<p>10 Finished Cutting & binding & shocking barley till 10 am then drew 1 load of wheat till noon & 8 loads Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>11 Finished drawing in wheat 12 loads. W. warm looks like rain Nancy & boys were visiting at Br N's yesterday & at Br S's today</p>
<p>12 I took grist Oat Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Am I & little boys hoed turnips till supper Joe harrowed fallow till supper little John raked wheat stubble from about 11 am till supper then we drew in rakings after supper W. fine</p>
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<p>13 I brought home grist from P Hoover's Am I & boys hoed turnip till supper Joe Pulled Peas in little Orchard drew in 1 load barley after supper W. pretty warm Cler</p>
<p>14 I & Joe & little boys drew in all barley 7 loads little John raked the stubble Pm & we drew that in too W. fine warm</p>
<p>Sunday 15 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Br C S Lehman's were here after service R'd S Hoover & wife Pm. & J B's at supper. W. C{illegible}</p>
<p>16 Joe drew stones off fallow & struck out some of it I chored. W. pretty warm. slight showers this evening</p>
<p>17 Joe finished striking fallow. AM helped CB thresh Pm I went to Cherrywood Am & I & Nancy went to Cliffs for yarn Pm were at M N's for supper. W. Cler Am. fine shower Pm</p>
<p>18 Joe helped CB's thresh Am. I & Flavius Cut road raound spring wheat & I & John cut 3 rounds with reaper. Cut nearly all south half Pm. W. Cler. Finlaws were here at noon</p>
<p>19 Cut a little spring wheat Am. nearly finished Pm W. rain last night. showry AM. Cloudy nearly all Pm</p>
<p>20 Finished spring wheat then Cut some Oats behind barn</p>
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<p>R'd H Barkey were here Pm. W. Clear AM few drops rain Pm</p>
<p>21 Flavius helped Sanderson thresh & Joe helped Br N's I & boys shocked Oats Am. a few heavy showers Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 22 at home Am went to I Moyer's Pm. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>23 Joe helped Sanderson thresh with horses till nearly noon I & John finished Cutting Oats behind barn Am bound them & began pulling Peas behind Cider house with rake. W. fine</p>
<p>24 finished Peas behind Cider house Am. Pulled all below garden Pm which finishes our Peas. W. fine</p>
<p>25 Flavius Cut round round Oats below Orchard & Joe went to Markham for pair boots Am set Machine & drew in 6 loads Pm. W. fine. warm. Cler</p>
<p>26 Threshed 184 bus barley & 64 bus Treadmill wheat AM. Drew in 7 loads Peas Pm. W. fine warmer</p>
<p>27 Cut nearly all Oats below Orchard W. warm Nancy went to Simon Hoover's their boy is very sick</p>
<p>28 Finished Cutting binding & shocking Oats. finished harvest W fine</p>
<p>Sunday 29 went to Br S's W. very warm. AB's were here Pm</p>
<p>30 drew in last Peas 8 loads. & 2 loads Club spring wheat W warm</p>
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<p>31 Finished drawing in spring wheat ^ 9 loads rakings & all. I raked while Flavius & Joe loaded. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sept 1 drew in 11 loads Oats. W. very warm</p>
<p>2 drew in 5 loads Oats AM. Chored Pm Joe ridged up after supper. W. very hot & sultry Am shower Pm</p>
<p>3 Joe Plowed I drew in 27 shocks Oats to Flavius & 2 loads from H Longs for him Am I & Adeline drew in our last load after dinner then I dug early Potatoes & took 6 bags Oats to Br S's . W. Cloudy fine rain after dark</p>
<p>4 Both Plowed. W. very Cool. strong west wind. I & boys brought home Chop after sunset from Br S's</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home. JD's were here. I dont feel well. Nancy isnt well stomach drangement. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>6 Both Plowed. W. fine Cool. windy</p>
<p>7 I Plowed Joe helped Hall's thresh. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>8 I Plowed Joe helped Halls thresh Am Both finished Plowing Pm W. pretty warm</p>
<p>9 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Benj Hoover's Child at Wideman's burying ground. went to Finlaws at noon Joe sowed half of wheat John harrowed it W. warm a little rain at noon</p>
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<p>10 Sowed rest of Wheat this morning then Friends David Weaver & wife & Levi Horst & wife from Ohio & Peru came & were here at noon. then I & Nancy took them to JD's & to Br S's this evening. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>11 I began Plowing in wheat stubble Joe finished furrowing wheat Am Plowed Pm. W. fine. White frost this morning didnt do much harm</p>
<p>Sunday 12 went to Meeting at Hebron appropriate Texts & Sermon for the Celebration of Lords supper Jasper Groves & John Stover's were here at noon & the friends from the states were here again at supper. W. fine</p>
<p>13 Joe Plowed I went shooting with Nancy. Brother Peter & Benj Hoover into Flavius swamp I shot a Partridge & a Pidgeon they shot nothing I Plowed Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>14 Joe Plowed. I Chored & Plowed some. W. fine</p>
<p>15 Joe Plowed. I Plowed some Am had H Stowes Pm to help me saw shingle timbers in old bush. W. Cloudy Am a few Showers Pm heavy rain this evening</p>
<p>Thanksgiving 16 day no Meeting today. heavy rain all day</p>
<p>17 Joe helped Cober's thresh. I got Frank & Nell shod & took Oats</p>
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<p>to Br S's for Chop drew home few shingle bolts this morning W. Cool</p>
<p>18 Joe helped Coben's thresh I Plowed. W. fine Cool Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 19 I & Nancy & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks by Br C sermon on St John 10 C 1st to 13 V by R'd Jos Barkey went to C L Hoover's after service Friends from the States were there too they are leaving tomorrow for Waterloo W. Cool rain this evening</p>
<p>20 I & Joe finished Plowing wheat stubble & cut some feed corn. W. Cool showry Pm</p>
<p>21 I & Nancy went to Altona for yarn Am. I makde 53 gals Cider Pm Old C Wideman began Making shingles today W. fine Cool. Joe Plowed behind barn</p>
<p>22 I boiled sauce. Joe Plowed. Wideman quit the shingles his left hand is powerless. W. fine. white frost last night</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy went to Markham & to J H Hamer's Am they have been very sick but are getting better again Plowed Pm W. fine Cool</p>
<p>24 I & J B laid new floors in hog Pen Joe finished plowing behind barn & began below garden. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>25 I & JB Finished fixing hog Pen Am we began Cutting feed Corn Pm a shower stopped us JB went home Joe Plowed I & Nancy went to Whitevale W. cool</p>
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<p>Sunday 26 at home all day. W. fine Cler Br N's Br S's & CB were here awhile Pm</p>
<p>27 Sowed grass seed on wheat awhile this morning then Joe cut feed corn I bound awhile then I went to Markham Station to bring home some visitors from Pennsylvania & Waterloo W. Cool</p>
<p>28 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on {blank space} by R'd Menach & Mack from Penn U S. there were about 20 visiting Brothers & sisters in meeting today some Called this Morning & CB;s brought 4 Pm. W. fine not very Cold</p>
<p>29 I Chored shot 4 Pidgeons yesterday Pm & 3 this Am. W. cool Joe went to Brougham fair. heavy thunder Shower tonight</p>
<p>30 Joe Plowed Am I chored. Picked winter apples Pm the Russian that lives at JD's sawed wood for my mother Am & helped Pick apples Pm. W windy. Cler Pm</p>
<p>Oct 1 I & Joe finished sowing grassseed on wheat Am & Picked apples he Plowed Pm. I & boys finished winter apples W. cool</p>
<p>2 I & boys went to Markham to get boots Am. picked fall apples Pm. Joe finished Plowing below garden I went to Hebron Pm awhile there was to be a meeting to see about building sheds very few there. nothing done. W. fine</p>
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<p>Sunday Oct 3 at home girls & boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. W. fine Cler pretty Cool</p>
<p>4 I got 8 bags Oats Chopped at Br. C's & brought home grist flour AM I & Br C went to Jas Duncan's sale Pm. W. Cloudy mild</p>
<p>5 I went to neighbours to make known that there will be a Meeting at Hebron at 2 O Pm today R'd George Brenneman from Ohio & R' - Woolner from Waterloo were at Br C's last night & called here this morning W drizzly Am Cler Pm</p>
<p>6 Chored AM. I & Nancy went to Markham Pm Joe began Plowing in spring wheat subble {sic} on Monday Am then he helped J D thresh Pm & yester & this Am he Plowed them Pm. W. Cloudy very heavy rain tonight rainy yet</p>
<p>7 Began to dig Potatoes. W. Cloudy. mild. Potatoes good crop</p>
<p>8 I & Nancy & little boys went to S. Lehman's took yarn to get wove Joe went to Markham Fair W. Cool some squals of rain I dug Potatoes. BR. N.Peter helped W. Cler pretty Cool Pm slight shower at noon</p>
<p>9 dug Potatoes Br. N's Peter helped. W. Cler pretty Cool Pm slight shower at noon</p>
<p>Sunday 10 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Br C. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>11 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Uncle John Burkholder at Wideman's sermon by R'd H Barkey & Baptist P{illegible} Moore we got dinner</p>
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<p>at Finlaws W. fine pretty cold wind from North</p>
<p>12 dug Potatoes. W. fine Cold north wind</p>
<p>13 dug Potatoes. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>14 dug Potatoes. W. fine. we dig 2 waggon loads per day R'd C Gayman & wife John Gayman & wife Isaac Moyer's & CB's wife were here awhile Pm</p>
<p>15 dug 8 rows Potatoes Am. drizzly rain stopped us Joe & little John helped Br C thresh from 3 Pm till night. I went to Cedar Grove. W. drizzly nearly all Pm</p>
<p>16 I & little boys dug Potatoes Am Joe helped Br C thresh little John helped Pm I & the rest of little boys finished Potatoes brought home some beans & Cabbage. W. Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home all day. W. snow & drizzly rain about an inch fell</p>
<p>18 I & little boys made 52 gals Cider. W. cool snow all went last night</p>
<p>19 Boiled sauce I tended AM. Cleaned & took 20 bu & 20 lbs old spring wheat to PR Hoover's Pm @ $ 1. 4 cts per bus. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>20 Boiled sauce I tended awhile then Cleaned & took 41 bus 10 lbs old Treadwell Wheat to PR Hoover's @ $1.7 per bus W fine Cler</p>
<p>21 I took 46 bus 27 lbs barley to Markham @ 70 cts per bus W very fine warm</p>
<p>22 I took 46 bus 27 lbs barley to Markham @ 69 Cts per bus W. beautiful as September</p>
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<p>23 I & little boys harrowed part of Potatoe ground Am then I & Br C brough home Colts from Milnes Pasture Pm. W. beautiful, fine & Cler roads good</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home, Chris Stover's & their daugher Mathina Burkholder from Indiana were here J D's CB's & Br N's were here Pm. W. very fine beautiful & Cler</p>
<p>25 I took 46 bus 14 lbs barly to Markham @ 68 per bus Joe finished Plowing back of garden AM began drawing dung on field below Orchard Pm. W. rather Cool</p>
<p>26 Joe drew dung Am. threshed Peas Pm I went to Whitevale Pm. W. showry, heavy thunder Am</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoovers I went to D Nighswander sale. W. pretty Cold windy. Cler Pm</p>
<p>28 I & little boys drew in 4 loads Corn. W. fine</p>
<p>29 I & little boys drew in 3 loads Corn W. Cloudy Am. drizzly rain after 3 Pm we brought in 1 load turnips this evening Joe & J Mainland Pulled today</p>
<p>30 Joe & J Mainland Pull a few turnip this morning then threshed Peas till noon Joe finished drawing dung Pm I & boys husked Corn Am I took Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. rainy Am cloudy Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 31 at home all day Susan Cober was here. W. little shower of snow</p>
<p>Nov 1 I brought home Chop & Short I & boys finished drawing in Corn 3 loads & I went to see the Russian German at {illegible} to help Pull turnips tommorrow Joe Pulled today W. pretty mild</p>
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<p>Nov 1 1875 I went this Morning to the Russian German at Dillers to help pull turnip then I & boys finished drawing in Corn 3 loads. W. pretty mild</p>
<p>2 Joe & German Pulled turnips I brought home Chop Am Pulled with hoe Pm W pretty Cold</p>
<p>3 drew in 9 loads turnips German sawed wood for my mother. Finlaws were here M N Called few minutes Pm. W. Cold froze hard</p>
<p>4 I borrowed Hoover's waggon drew 16 loads with 2 teams. W milder</p>
<p>5 drew 5 loads Am Pulled a few Pm W. mild</p>
<p>6 I & little boys drew 5 loads & helped Joe finish Pulling W. fine. Indian Summer weather</p>
<p>Sunday 7 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover JB's were here. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>8 I & boys finished drawing turnip 7 loads AB & his Mother calld awhile Pm Joe began plowing east of orchard. W. Cler</p>
<p>9 I took sow to Trans Am Took 21 bus Potatoes to Whitevale @ 40 ct per bus W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>10 Joe threshed Peas Am I & boys husked Corn. I & boys makde 40 gals Cider Pm. W. rain Am. Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>11 I brought home sow & plowed W. Cler. this morning cloudy through the day milder</p>
<p>12 I & Joe finished plowing below Orchard he took his plow to shope this evening. W beautiful like Indian Summer</p>
<p>13 Cleaned Peas this morning then began plowing in pasture field I & boys took in Potatoes out of pit. W rain this morning Cler Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home all day Br C was here Am W. snow Am Cloudy Pm about 3 in snow fell mild</p>
<p>15 Joe was away Am I went shooting little while shot five black squirrel Joe threshed Peas & I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm. W mild Am soft snow & rain Pm</p>
<p>16 Put winter apples into Cellar & JOe threshed Pm I fixed stops under Kitchen doors & talked with Br S's they came home from Pennsylvania this Morning and Came here Pm. W. mild. some soft snow</p>
<p>17 Joe threshed Peas I & boys took 6 ewes to Br N's then went to JD Cleaned Peas Pm. I took 10 bus to Cedar Grove Mills & Joe drew sawed wood into Shed Pm W cold cloudy</p>
<p>18 Joe drew wood into shed I drew home 3 cord for my Mother W. mild, squauls of snow Pm</p>
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<p>19 Joe Plowed sod I brought home Chop Am Plowed Pm W. mild, snow going away</p>
<p>20 Both plowed sod W. fine warm Clear. snow yet in places</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home Elizabeth Wismer & her Man Glason Thoman from Waterloo were her they were Married some time in the summer and are living at Manassah Fret's Henry Wismer & Anna Wallace were with them CB's were her Pm. W. Cler. Cold north wind Pm freezing</p>
<p>22 I went to Cedar Grove & Joe Flailed Oats Am I got Frank shod at Cherrywood & Joe got Nell shod at Markham Pm. W. very sharp froze hard. Cler</p>
<p>23 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh W Milder</p>
<p>24 Cleaned Oats 7 bus this morning then Joe drew wood in shed & I chored I took Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm Nancy went along to store. W. Cler. sharp north wind</p>
<p>25 Joe helped Sanderson I asked Ab to help us Kill hogs on Monday this Am fixed henhouse Pm W sharp cler</p>
<p>26 Cleaned grist wheat & seed barly & hausked corn W. rainy nearly all day. mild</p>
<p>27 Joe tried to plow sod. too much frost then he made some water furrows & drew wood in shed Am he skidded 15 sawlogs Pm I took 12 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills am fixed things for Killing hogs on Monday. Pm. W. pretty sharp. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 28 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on Hebrews 2 C by R'd S Hoover. Br S's were her Pm W. Cloudy am. some snow Pm mild this evening</p>
<p>29 Killed our hogs. six. W. real January day. fierce North wind calm this evening</p>
<p>30 I helped JD Kill hogs W. bitter cold. Joe banked turnip cellar & took sow to Trans</p>
<p>Dec 1 Joe helped Br C kill hogs I & John took our Cooking stove to Bambridges to get fixed. the whole bottom fell out yesterday. I brought sow home this evening. W. pretty Cold yet. wind from east</p>
<p>2 I helped Br S's kill hogs. Joe sawed wood for my mother Am threshed Peas Pm. W. fine. Milder</p>
<p>3 I chored Joe cut drags in Old bush. W. mild Cler</p>
<p>4 Chored Am went to Markham got Cent & Jess shod W. mild roads fine & level</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I & children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with mother</p>
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<p>remarks by Br C Sermn on St Peter 5 C by R'd H Barkey I & Nancy went to CB's awhile Pm. W. mild a little rain from east this evening</p>
<p>6 I chored Joe Chopped drags in Old bush. he com-menced work this morning @$50 . from this morning to 1 April 1876 W. mild thawing some</p>
<p>7 I helped CB's Kill hogs Joe chopped Am threshed Peas Pm W mild. foggy drizzly rain from east nearly all day froze on trees</p>
<p>8 I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. went with sleigh W. mild began to snow Pm. sleigh goes well</p>
<p>9 Joe drew 2 loads Pine wood to Markham I & Herman & Benjamin brought home ewes from Br N's Am. Took Chop grist to Br S's Pm W. mild. Cloudy, sleighing good</p>
<p>10 Joe drew 2 loads Pine wood to Markham I shelled grist Corn Am I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm W. mild</p>
<p>11 I & boys husked Corn Am I went to Flavius Pm Joe threshed Peas. W. soft snow nearly all day. mild</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home. Diller's youngsters were here W. mild</p>
<p>13 I & Br C took some Pork & Potatoes to Russian Mennonite at Diller's this morning he Cut his foot & Cannot work then we went to see Diller he got his eye hurt with a cows horn & has a touch of Biluis fever I car-ried Corn out of new barn Pm. W. heavy snow Am blustry Pm</p>
<p>14 I & Nancy went to Markham for stove Am then met J McGaw bringing it home I asked Sands to thresh on Thursday Joe helped Halls yesterday & today W. very Cold sleighing good</p>
<p>15 I Br C & Flavius set Machine this morning Joe helped Halls thresh Am Fixed round barn Pm. W. some soft snow Pm. Mild</p>
<p>16 Threshed, spring wheat didnt turn out so very well Fall wheat very good. didnt Count boxes. but I think We threshed about 150 spring & 140 Fall W. very fine, mild</p>
<p>17 Finished Threshing. about 100 bus more Fall wheat & some 400 bus Oats W. very very Cold blow from West Calmed down towards night got done in good time. Machine run splendid both days</p>
<p>18 I & John & Flavius went to Whitevale Am Joe done nothing I Took 16 bus Oats to Br S's Pm Joe cut drags W. Cold</p>
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<p>Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to JD's a little while Pm W. bitter Cold Richard Bear was buried today</p>
<p>20 Chored. Pulled down and Covered up Horse Power Joe went to Markham on his own Business am Drew home wood out of old bush Pm W. fine & mild</p>
<p>21 I went to Markham AM sold Pine wood to A Fleury at $2.00 Per Cord AM Helped Flavius Kill a Cow Pm. Joe drew home wood Am. Took sow to Trans & Made wood rack Pm. W. very Mild some rain Pm sleighing going fast</p>
<p>22 I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove I husked some Corn AM I brought home sow Pm Joe drew home drags out of Old bush W. like April sleighing gone</p>
<p>23 Went to Cliffs & to MN's for dinner Joe Chopped in old bush. W. mild roads sloppy Bees humming. Crows flying. things look like spring</p>
<p>24 Drew home drags AM. Joe threshed & I chored Pm. W. roaring wind from east AM began to snow Pm turned to rain this evening</p>
<p>Christmas Day 25 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron W. fine mild a little squally this morning</p>
<p>26 at home all day W. heavy wind & snow from East AM turned to rain Pm very heavy rain this evening. a little lightning yesterday morning I forgot to mention it</p>
<p>27 Joe went to Markham on his own business Am we drew home about 12 drags Pm. W Mild</p>
<p>28 drew home 15 drags AM. Joe went to a bee Lawtons had in Dyke bush to cut pine wood for us I & little boys shot a Black squirrel Pm W. fine mild</p>
<p>29 Joe Chopped in old bush I went to Cedar Grove AM didnt do much Pm dont feel well W Cold east wind</p>
<p>30 Joe chopped Am went to A Mcnights bee on his on account Pm I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm roads getting muddy. April weather</p>
<p>31 Cleaned Peas & little John & Joe sawed some at Maple tree in Old bush & I sorted turnips. they are rotting a little Am JH Ramer's Came at noon Joe to grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. like spring roads muddy</p>
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<p>January 1, 1876 at home all day JD's & Br C were here CB's came Pm W. rain this morning drissly & foggy</p>
<p>Sunday 2 We all went to Meeting at Hebron, Adeline staid with my Mother remarks & sermon St Mat Part of 2 by Br C R'd S Hoover came lat AB's & Finlaws boyes and MN's Elisabith were here W. Mild Cler roads very muddy & bad</p>
<p>3 I & Joe sawed some wood in old bush Am he split & I chored Pm. W. Cler blowed cold Pm</p>
<p>4 Joe went to Duffins Creek & I wen to Cedar Grove Am. we began to cut sawlogs at Dyke's Pm W. frose hard last night fine Cler today Ulrich Burkholder & his wife Mathine from Indiana were her last evening</p>
<p>5 Cut logs Am Joe went to Jas Milroy wood sawing Bee Pm Saul Beavis & Emanuel Nighswander from Maryland were here today W. pretty Cold Am. Milder Pm. some rain this evening</p>
<p>6 We went to Br N's on a visit Joe went to T Halls chopping Bee. W. Cold N West weind froze hard</p>
<p>7 I & little John went to Markham to get a lot of Boots mended & got Nell & Frank shod on four feet W. Cold this morning Milder this evening Joe threshed Peas</p>
<p>8 I & boys Picked turnips in Cellar the are rotting pretty bad I think we Picked Out about 30 bus Joe threshed Peas W. Milder rained this evening after dark</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home, girls & John & Flavius went to AB's I got set new ^ set single Harness at Digbys in Markham the Other day. now they can drive out a little Diller's youngsters & CB's were here awhile today. W. warm foggy dull & dismal as April rain heavy tonight</p>
<p>10 I helped Br N's Kill beef AM Joe finished Picking turnips. he threw out another waggon load AM then he threshed Peas. W. Cold heavy blow from West a very little snow</p>
<p>11 Cut logs. W. pretty Cold.</p>
<p>12 I & Nancy went to Whitevale I took Crosscut saw & got it gummed Joe thrashed few Peas & began Cleaning them W. pretty Cold sharp North wind</p>
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<p>13 I helped Br C Kill Beef AM I & boys to 14 bus Oats to Br S's to get Chopped Pm. Joe took 43 bus 35 lbs Peas to Toronto at 74 per bus. W. fine & Cler pretty Cold</p>
<p>14 I & Joe helped Br C saw wood with Machine W. Cold west wind some snow AM didnt amount to anything</p>
<p>15 I helped Br C saw AM Joe helped all day I chored Pm. W. milder</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home all day Finlaws were here Br S's youngsters were here this evening W. mild</p>
<p>17 we sawed wood with Hoover's Machine W. fine & mild like April. thawing. Cloudy</p>
<p>18 Went to Cut logs. Cut 4 when it began to rain came home then Chored. W drissly rain from east all day</p>
<p>19 Cut logs Am. Joe Picked turnips in Cellar Pm I & Nancy went to Funeral of Old Mrs Isabel Purdy at 11th Con & then went to Cedar Grove W. mild roads very muddy Cold wind this evening</p>
<p>20 Cut logs. W. very Cold. frose hard. roads very rough</p>
<p>21 I had George Gunn with Br S's Oscar skidding logs we put up 59 W. pretty Cold a little snow Joe went to Funeral of Susan Bear</p>
<p>22 Joe threshed Peas W. snow from East all day didn fall very deep</p>
<p>Sunday 23 I & girls & boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by B. C. I came home boys & girls staid at Br N's W. mild Cloudy a few sleighs out today</p>
<p>24 Cut logs. W. Cloudy little squauls of snow</p>
<p>25 Cut logs Am Joe threshed Peas Pm. I & Nancy went to Br C's with Matty Shank she is married to E Cook & lives in the vicinity of Ingersoll. She & Abraham Hoover's wife & Elisabeth Nighswander were here at noon & went with us to Br C's W. some snow. mild</p>
<p>26 Cut logs. W. Cloudy pretty Cold</p>
<p>27 Finished Cutting all the Pines that were blown down about 18. W. some rain snow & sleet last night looked a little like sleighing this morning but the sun came out & this evening the roads are all mud again</p>
<p>28 Killed our beef Cow AM Joe took grist Chop for Cattle to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. Mild Am some drissly rain Pm</p>
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<p>29 Joe & Jim Skidded 63 logs being all the new cut ones I & little boys took beef head & pickings to Br S's for Russians then went to get chop it was not done I then went to Sparta Pm & got Chop coming back W. soft this morning getting Colder frose hard tonight windy</p>
<p>Sunday 30 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron brought me the mournful intelligence that our old and faithful Preacher Henry Barkey fell Dead this morning as he was preparing to come to Meeting. MN's were here Pm W. pretty Cold high wind last night</p>
<p>31 i went to Markham to get horses sharped on hind feet Adeline & Susanna went with me to JH Ramers Joe burnt apple brush. W. sharp this Morning. fine & mild today</p>
<p>Feb 1 I & Nancy went to Funeral of R'd H Barkey went to Finlaws after service. at the grave some Parties found that he was not dead, so the body was Carried into the meeting house & a doctor was sent for in the mean time Br C Preached on 39 Psalm 5-6 & 8 after service the Doctor pronounced him dead W. mild. soft snow nearly all day snowing yet Joe was away today</p>
<p>2 Chored. W. very very heavy wind last night & today Joe was away today. he Came home tonight & told me that there are 37 PInes blown down in our bush. Cold</p>
<p>3 went to cut a pine out of road that fell across 5th Con cut 4 logs out of it AM Joe threshed Peas Pm I & boys took Chop Oats to Cedar Grove Mills W. mild snowed roads running east & west are badly drifted</p>
<p>4 Joe helped Flavius saw wood I helped shovel road from 11th Con west. I & boys took grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. Cler some snow Am</p>
<p>5 Joe took 2 loads pine wood to Fleurys in Markham I & boys went through Hoover's bush awhile AM saw nothing brought home grist Pm JB's were here awhile. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home JD's were here Br N's awhile Pm Br S's & Henry Boyer's tonight W. beginning to thaw</p>
<p>7 went to AB's Joe took 2 loads wood. sleighing gone</p>
<p>8 Joe split sawed wood I chored. W. sharp, getting milder</p>
<p>9 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh. W. snow from East am rain & sleet Pm freesing as it falls</p>
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<p>10 I & Joe helped Br. S's finish threshing Am Joe took load of wood to Markham Pm I fixed base under new turnip slicer it works very well David Burkholder's were here this evening W. mild began to rain lightly from east this evening sleighing pretty good</p>
<p>11 Joe took load of wood AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm. W. heavy rain last night fine driving rain Am Cler warm Pm, sleighing gone again John Wideman's were her today</p>
<p>12 Joe split wood. I chored Am went to see Chaley Booth Pm he is coming on Monday to help Cut sawlogs W. mild</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home all day Br. C's Childern were here Pm. W. mild Cler</p>
<p>14 Chored Am helped Br C kill a beef Pm Joe & little boys cleaned Peas Am he split wood Pm W rain am Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>15 Chored Am washed good Harness Pm. W. a little snow Joe & Booth cut 21 logs today</p>
<p>16 I oiled harness AM helped Sanderson's thresh Pm W. Cold west wind boys cut 24 logs today</p>
<p>17 we went to Br S's on visit with sleigh pretty bad sleighing boys cut 30 logs. W. fine mild Cler</p>
<p>18 I & boys Cleaned 20 bus Oats Chaley Booth threshed Peas & Joe went to Markham he came back at 10 Am then he & Charly went to bush. I took Oast to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. boys cut 7 logs W. Cler</p>
<p>19 Chored Am. Went to JD got some willow baskets off German Pm. boys Cut 23 logs W. Cler thawing</p>
<p>20 Sunday at home all day Nancy & Joh & Adeline went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Br N's were here Pm & this evening W. cold cler</p>
<p>21 I helped Br C kill a beef Am I & little boys hung up Meat to smoke Pm boys cut 21 logs. W. pretty cold</p>
<p>22 I & Nancy went to old D Hoover's on a visit W. heavy wind last night some snow squals Pm boys Came home from bush at 4 Pm they Cut 16 logs then Cut wood at woodshed</p>
<p>23 Boys went to bush. Joe Came home & threshed Peas too Cold in bush I Oiled Chain Harrows. W. very Cold wind from north</p>
<p>24 I took our gilrs & Br C's girls to quilting at Finlaws Joe threshed Peas W. very Cold yet not so windy</p>
<p>{Second Page} Feb 1876 Mar 25 I went to Whitevale Am Fixed old double lines Pm. Boys Cut 19 logs. W. sharp yet. Cler</p>
<p>26 I & boys brought home some smoke wood & went to Flavius swamp to look for Rabbits a little while Am. Chored Pm. boys cut 21 logs W. strong east wind</p>
<p>Sunday 27 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 5 C by R'd S Hoover. BF Reesor & family & his Mother were here Pm. W. East wind began to snow heavy this evening</p>
<p>28 Joe threshed Peas, I chored. W. fine snow last night sleet & snow Am. drissle Pm mild. look little like rain</p>
<p>29 I helped Br C kill a beef Am Simon Hoover's Came before dinner. W. Cler. fine pretty good sleighing Joe drew 2 loads pine to Markham</p>
<p>March 1 I & little boys bagged 20 bus grist Peas & Oats Am took it to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Joe drew 2 loads pne. W. Cler. sharp wind</p>
<p>2 I didn't do much, have Cold in my head Joe drew 2 loads pine. W. Cler. sharp wind</p>
<p>3 Took horses Cent & Jess to Markham to get shot brought Chop home. W. Mild thawing Joe took 2 loads pine</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went ot Funeral of Old Peter Ramers wife Br N's went with us. Sermon on 2nd Epistle Timothy 4C 7 & 8 V by Br C A Ramer spike in english Joe drew 1 load wood, drew 2 load out of old bush Pm for Mother. W. fine thawing roads going</p>
<p>Sunday 5. at home Br N's & Cb's were here girls went to Meeting at Widemans with Br N's boys. W. mild thawing a little shower tonight</p>
<p>6 I went to bush to look at down trees awhile Am Finlaws & Martin Hoover & Lizzy & Delilah Nighswander were here Pm. W. fine Mild Cler boys cut 24 logs</p>
<p>7 Chored boys cut 22 logs W. very warm. snow nearly all gone water very high roads very muddy</p>
<p>8 Chored boys cut 1 logs. W. Cold frose hard thawed a littl Pm</p>
<p>9 I & Nancy went to Mannasse Fretz. then I & he went to Bessie's sale Pm Joe & Ham Cut 12 logs Am. Ham helped in Booths stead. Joe trimmed Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>10 I helped Cb's saw wood Joe threshed Peas W strong east wind</p>
<p>11 Boys finished Cutting logs 22. I and little boys cleaned</p>
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<p>grist wheat 24 bus took it to Cedar Grove Mills W. Mild. east wind began to rain this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home all day. W. rainy nearly all day</p>
<p>13 Joe finished threshing Peas & took young sow to Hoover's I chored. W. Cold some snow last night</p>
<p>14 Joe began drawing out Hemlock & pine wood at Dykes I brought home sow and I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm roads very rough. pretty cold</p>
<p>15 I & Nancy went to Flavius Joe drew out wood W. fine Cler. sharp</p>
<p>16 Joe drew out wood AM I & boys cleaned Oats Cleaned 60 boxes Peas Pm. W. strong wind from East began to snow at 10 Am. snowed & sleet nearly all day</p>
<p>17 Joe drew out wood I went to Belford this morning took 22 bus Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm/ W/ mild tough sleighing</p>
<p>18 Joe drew 7 long logs to SM. I went to JD's am brought home Chop Pm. W. very Cold strong north wind sleighing middling</p>
<p>Sunday 19 at home. John & girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove AB's & CB's were here and Br S's this evening</p>
<p>20 Joe drew logs Am I & little boys cut old Cider Press beam in two it is white Oak. Joe helped Pm & we cut the two bottom timbers they are Black Ash W. strong wind from east Am began to snow heavy about noon. snowed all Pm snowing yet</p>
<p>21 Joe drew logs I drew 2 Cider Press logs Am little John drew 2 Pm I Moyer's were here Pm sleighing pretty good W. fine. Cler</p>
<p>22 Joe drew logs I drew last 3 Cider press logs & 1 Elm out of old bush. W. fine, thawing, some</p>
<p>23 Joe drew logs, we started to go to JB's met them up the townline going to CB's then I & boys took about 10 bus of snow out of Hebron Meeting house garret. then JB's Came Pm. Hitched up our Mare Colt Topsy. She went very well W. fine warm. snow going fast</p>
<p>24 went to Markham to Finlaws Joe went to widow Bean's Funeral W. fine warm. Cler, wind from east Pm</p>
<p>25 Chored. Joe went to Beans' W. soft snow from east last night & M turned to rain Pm & mild & thawing</p>
<p>Sunday 26 I & Nancy & Children except John & Susanna</p>
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<p>Mar April 1876</p>
<p>went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mark 9C by Br C R'd S Hoover & wife were here Pm W. Foggy & damp. sot. snow & drissly nearly all day People all came to meeting with sleighs</p>
<p>27 I & Br C hitched up our Cold AM Nancy's Br John came to exchange 20 bus spring Wheat for seed AM I went to shed Meeting at Hebron. Concluded to build shed facing the road. W. fine Cler Jacob Reesor's were here this evening Joe drew logs</p>
<p>28 I helped Br. C kill 4 Pigs Am Joe drew logs we fixed place in old barn for sheep Pm W. fine Am heavy snow from east Pm</p>
<p>29 I went to Markham AM. hired Aaron Stevenson @ $12.00 per month & his washing for a term of 8 months done nothing Pm Joe was at Beans he is leaving here to work for Beans family. W. very heavy snow fall last night snow about a foot & half deep on the level. shifted{or drifted} some</p>
<p>30 I went to M Dyke's Am to see about getting out with sawlogs found snow too deep AM I & John drove to sparta with Cold Pm. Joe drew a few logs that were near the road. W. mild Cler</p>
<p>31 Fixed a new box on heavy Bobs & filled bags with Potatoes AM Joe started for Toronto with 30 bags Pm. I & little boys drove to Whitevale with Cold Pm. W. fine & warm thawing a little</p>
<p>April 1 I & little boys drove Colt Am Chored Pm W. fine Clear. thawing a little Joe came home this evening, he sold Potatoes @ 60 ct per bus</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home, young Darl Hoover's were here & JD's Pm W fine, our girls & boys went to Meeting at Widemans Br N's John went with them. sleighing good yet</p>
<p>3 I & Nancy & little boys went to Br C's Nancy helped to quilt I went to Markham for Aaron Stevenson drove Cold out W. drissly rain Am. thawing sleighing getting soft</p>
<p>4 I went to Morrisons this morning. Aaron sawed wood for my Mother Young W Morrison's came at noon he brought some seed Oats for me. W. Mild Cloudy</p>
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<p>April 1876</p>
<p>April 5 Went to JH Ramers on a visit Aaron chopped in old bush W. some snow squauls AM Mild sleighing getting thin</p>
<p>6 I helped move Flavius Reesor move to Altona Aaron Chopped. W. Cler. wind from west we moved him with waggons. sleighing about gone</p>
<p>7 Took in turnip pit. W. drissly squauly Am Cler Pm. strong west wind. pretty cold</p>
<p>8 Aaron Chopper Am we drew out pine wood Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Br S & Br N's were here W. fine</p>
<p>10 I & Aaron & Br C sowed Clover seed on fall wheat untill near 10 Oclock when it got to soft to walk then Aaron Chopped we drew out pine & Hemlock Pm. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>11 we & Br C sowed grass seed awhile this Morning hadnt quite enough. then Aaron Chopped till noon drew out nearly all the pine & Hemlock wood Pm I think we will leave the rest awhile it is frose fast & partly Covered with snow. W. fine. Cler</p>
<p>12 I & Aaron drew away & piled some lumber that was cut last year. Am. Aaron split wood Pm. W. Cloudy Am rain Pm</p>
<p>13 I & Aaron drew away & Piled hardwood lumber Am. Aaron sawed wood Pm & I went to Dykes & CB's Pm. W. Cloudy Am. foggy & drissly rain Pm</p>
<p>Good Friday 14 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 27 C. by R'd S Hoover Br Ca & Br S are away at Waterloo W. foggy Am heavy Shower Pm roads very very bad. dreadful</p>
<p>15 I & Aaron hacked in top of sawlogs in our bush at Dykes to prevent worms Am sawed maple then in old bush Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 16 at home gilrs & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Br N & JD's were here Pm W. fine</p>
<p>Easter Monday 17 at home Br C's girls & Enos Hoover & Esther Ramers were here W. Cool, snow squals</p>
<p>18 Took 10 bus Peas & Oat Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Am Topk 18 bus Oats & brought home Chop Pm W. Cool Clear Aaron split wood in bush</p>
<p>19 Went to Cherrywood Am brought home Oat Chop Pm Aaron split wood. W. Cler Cool</p>
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<p>20 I & Nancy went to JB's on a visit they live in Mongolia Aaron Cut & Piled up green pine tops in bush at Dykes</p>
<p>21 Aaron cut & Split wood in old bush Am Sawed at home with bucksaw Pm I Chored W. fine Cler</p>
<p>22 Aaron Sawed wood & split some in woodshed I waited on my Mother the most of the day she is not so well W. showry & drissly awhile am fine shower tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 23 Children went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy staid with Mother JD's Children were here after service. W. fine Am heavy shower Pm</p>
<p>24 Aaron dunged out Colt stable & I sawed wood I Chored & fixed some fence along Pickering townline W. Cler</p>
<p>25 I & Aaron went to SM to Pile lumber There was none Cut so I staid & helped put in logs Am Aaron went home. Cleaned out stables & Picked stones off new Meadow back of Ciderhouse. W fine Cler</p>
<p>26 both Piled lumber. W. beautiful clear roads good in places. very very bad places yet</p>
<p>27 Finished Piling lumber W. fine Cler. look like rain this evening</p>
<p>28 Sorted Potatoes in Cellar awhile Am then Aaron Picked Stones off Meadow & I went to get a dozen Suckers at Br N's he brought them off W Clod they are Catching a great Many. fixed some fence after supper. W. Cler. heavy rain last night</p>
<p>29 Both plowed sod in west end of big field goes well wet yet in places. W. fine. Cler, strong west wind Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 30 at home. Br. C's Children & some of Br N's ere here W. very Cold North wind all day</p>
<p>May 1 Both Plowed. W. very Cold NW. wind frose hard this morning</p>
<p>2 Both Plowed awhile. too wet then Aaron drew off Stones near Br C's & I & Nancy went to Whitevale Am I plowed near Br C's Pm Aaron is sick W. warm Cler</p>
<p>3 I & little John Plowed near Br C's W. fine Cler</p>
<p>4 I took 12 bus Pea & Oat Chop to Cedar Grove Mills to Meet J Lawton to Measure Pine & Hemlock wood W. Drissly this morning warm Cler Pm</p>
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<p>May 1876</p>
<p>5 Sowed spring wheat near Br C's & John harrowed it Aaron is sick yet Finlaws were here. W. drissly rain nearly all day</p>
<p>6 I took Nell & Frank to Markham to get shod Aaron went with me he is not well yet I & Boys drew out 3 loads edgings at SM & brought one load home Pm. W. fair Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home Br N's & JD were here Pm. Mother is Poorly. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>8 I & Aaron Plowed some sod Am he Came back last night well again ground very wet it has rained nearly every night lately Chored Pm I went to Cedar Grove after supper W. showry</p>
<p>9 Chored. Aaron finishing Picking stone off new meadow & split wood. W. Cool. Cloudy</p>
<p>10 Aaron Cut edgings into oven wood & I went to Cober's Pm W. slight showers we cut straw to fill beds AM pretty heavy rain am. slight shower's Pm</p>
<p>11 I & Aaron & Br C went to Br S's bush am & got about 60 forest trees Cheifly {sic} sugar Maple. planted both sides of our lane PM. W. fine Cler JB's were her</p>
<p>12 I & Aaron finished sowing Clover seed on fall wheat a few lands. & brought a load saw dust to Mulch trees Am Aaron finished Cutting edgings & split wood J Milroy was here putting up some grafts Pm. CB's man Came for me about 4.00 pm to help Carry Noah Burkholder to the house he was badly Kicked by a horse in the field at the Plough I staid until about 7 he suffers a good deal of Pain he was kicked in the adomen W. Cool Cler</p>
<p>13 I & Aaron ganged in fall last years fall wheat ground till about 3 Pm had to quit too soft. Then I & Nancy went to JD's & took some victuals to Russians the man is very sick. W. fine Cool Cler</p>
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<p>May 1876</p>
<p>Sunday 16 I & little boys went to Meeting at Ord{illegible} Suitable Sermon & Texts for the Celebration of Lords supper by R'd J Wideman & Br C. went to Finlaws after service. Called at J Wideman's for Old Miss Ann Shirk She is Coming to help wait on my Mother W. fine Cool. Noah Burkholder is very Poorly. Inflammation has set in</p>
<p>15 Aaron & John ganged a little while began to rain about 8 Am. Chored in barn today I went to CB's several times today. Noah is Poorly. I went to Isaac Moyer's to tell them to come to see him. quit raining at supper</p>
<p>16 Aaron Pile Peastraw behind old barn. I went to Cherrywood Am to get spring waggon fixed, reach is broke Chored Pm young C Burkholder's were here today. W. Cool windy. Noah Burkholder is bad</p>
<p>17 Chored & went to bush at Dyke's AM Both plowed in sod Pm Uncle S Reesor's & D Nighswanter were here awhile Pm. W. shower this morning some thunder. warm Cler Pm. NB rather better</p>
<p>18 Both plowed sod, nearly finished W. warm Cler</p>
<p>19 Finished Plowing sod & sowed it with 19 bus Albert Peas. I brought them from Old W Morrisons this morning W. very warm & Close. N.B. about the same</p>
<p>20 John nearly finished harrowing Peas third time & Aaron ganged in wheat stubble when it began to rain about 9 Am very heavy shower. Aaron Piled Pea straw I & John took 18 bus Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. warm Close</p>
<p>Sunday 21 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Sacrament today I & Adeline staid with my Mother Abraham Burkholder & wife were here after service & Menno Burkholder & wife & David Burkholder's wife at supper. W. very warm. heavy thunder & rain last night & today Pm</p>
<p>22 Aaron Carried Potatoes out of Cellar. I Chored Jacob Wideman's were here today Pm. W. Cool</p>
<p>23 Aaron Carried Potatoes Am</p>
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<p>May 1876</p>
<p>I took 4 1/2 bus Peas to get Chopped Am & brought home Oat Chop. both ganged back of old garden Pm. W. fine drying time</p>
<p>24 Both ganged awhile back of garden then I sowed east half of field behind barn with Peas. we both ganged them in & harrowed it over W. warm</p>
<p>Ascension day 25 at home Solomon Burk-holder's were here awhile Pm & JB's at supper. W. fine Cool. Cler</p>
<p>26 Aaron Plowed in last years turnip ground I finished ganging back of garden then sowed the whole field with Oats John harrowed it once. Finlaws were here W. pretty warm</p>
<p>27 Aaron Plowed J McGaw sowed last years fall wheat stubble east of dam with barley with Br C's seeder little John harrowed Oats second time & barley once over I Planted 3 pails Potatoes W. very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 28. at home AB's were here & Br S's Pm W. very warm & Close nice thunder showr Pm things growing very fast woods began to turn green last Sunday now they are fairly out. Cherries in full blossom & Apple & Peas starting.</p>
<p>29 Aaron Plowed I began to gang near graveyard thunder shower Came up about 9 am bagged seed oats till noon. Sowed 8 bus in west half of field behind barn Pm. there is about 3/4 acre acre near the bush too wet to Plow</p>
<p>30 I sowed 4 bus Oats East of Creek near graveyard & finished harrowing. Aaron harrowed root ground Am drew stones off meadow Pm. W. Cool Cler I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper</p>
<p>31 I rolled barley & part of Oat field back of old garden Aaron finished drawing stones off meadow & brought home spring waggon from Cherrywood after supper. W. Cool Cler</p>
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<p>June 1 I finished rolling Oat field then I rolled Oats near graveyard & field behind barn Aaron Carried Potatoes out of Cellar till supper then he Piled Peas straw I & little boys planted a little Corn this evening. W. fine</p>
<p>2 I & Nancy went to Markham she went to JH Ramer's I got Jess & Cent shod then went there for dinner Aaron Finished planting Corn Finished piling Peastraw & Pulled weeds in wheat. W. warm. shower PM</p>
<p>3 Washed sheep & Aaron plowed a little in wet spot near bush in field behind barn AM Chored & went to see for pasture for Colt Pm. Took Colt after supper to Scot's near Br S's W. fine shower Pm everything is growing very fast</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 4 at home John & girls went to Meeting at Altona Diller's boys & Ruhamm were here W. Cloudy Am. Cler Pm. Uncle CB was taken very sudden yesterday, something like a Paryletic stroke his head is affected. he is very poorly</p>
<p>Whit Monday 5 at home BN's were here awhile & M Nighswander's wife at supper Jac & Christian Wideman's called this evening W. Cler</p>
<p>6 Drew dung on east end of big field for roots went to Markham for Cistern Pump Pm. W. Cler</p>
<p>7 drew dung. W. fine Cool. CB a little better</p>
<p>8 drew dung. W. fine. warm</p>
<p>9 I & Nancy & little boys took wool to Cliffs went to M Nighswander for dinner & to Simon Hoover's for supper. W. fine heavy rain here very heavy north of us. but very little at Altona</p>
<p>10 Plowed in root ground.W. very warm & Closed</p>
<p>Sunday 11 Nancy & Ann Shirk went to Meeting at Cedar Grove in buggy boys walked. W. very warm</p>
<p>12 Plowed in root ground. AM. I & Nancy went to W Morrisons JW. Pm to get seed Potatoes W. very warm</p>
<p>13 Finished Plowing root ground AM Cut seed Potatoes Pm Flavius & Abraham Reesor were here at noon W. very warm</p>
<p>14 I went to get a landside for Plow Am</p>
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<p>June 1876</p>
<p>Called at bush at Dyke's Coming home to see how Hugh Clarks men are getting on I am selling some logs to him to dress for board timber @$9.00 per hundred Cubic feet. Aaron harrowed root ground fixed some fence & Aaron harrowed root ground fixed some fence & Aaron Pulled weeds & I & Nancy went to Br S's & AB's awhile Pm W very warm</p>
<p>15 Both plowed wet piece along bush in field behind barn Am I sowed it with Peas & Oats mixed harrowed & rolled it, then rolled root ground. Aaron Carried up some Potatoes out of Cellar. W. very warm I brought Uncle CB to our place today at noon he is very poorly, his mind is gone, he did not notice my Mother & she hardly noticed him, it was very sad to see what a person is when the mind fails</p>
<p>16 Aaron began plowing fallow below garden I sprouted some Potatoes Am didnt feel well Pm. S Hoover's were here awhile Pm I harrowed Potato ground after supper & graded a piece of lane beside garden W. very warm</p>
<p>17 Planted Potatoes till about 1/2 past 10 when there fell a fine shower filled 19 bags with Potatoes Pm. W. slight shower's Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 18 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St John 16 C 23V to end of Chap by Br C John G Reesor & wife & daughter were here Pm I & Nancy went to CB's awhile this evening he is about the same. W. fine</p>
<p>19 finished Planting Potatoes AM filled 11 bags with Potatoes Pm Aaron Plowed fallow after supper Br. N's boys took away 30 bags Potatoes this evening they are taking them to Toronto for me. W. Cler. fine Cool very growing Weather</p>
<p>20 I & John Planted feed Corn Am Both finished Plowing fallow Pm. W. fine Cler Abraham Hoover's & Tilman Widemans were here awhile this evening</p>
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<p>21 Aaron spaded thistles I brought Cedar Poles from Robt Gouleys. (at Flavius old place) then I & Nancy went to Br S's I got some sticks ripped out to make a waggon rack we staid for dinner I went to Cherrywood & to W M's & to Diller's Pm. W. Cler. shower Pm</p>
<p>22 Both Plowed turnip ground W. Cool Cler</p>
<p>23 Aaron hoed Corn I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove & I went to Boxgrove then I harrowed a little in fallow. too hard. doesnt break up, then harrowed turnip ground. W. very warm</p>
<p>24 I & JB made new hay rack Aaron mowed little Orchard heard this morning that old Uncle Christian Burkholder died last evening at 9 Oc. I was there to see hm & left a few minutes before he died I took my Mother over to look at him today she recognized him & said she was the last left W. very warm Uncle will be buried tommorrow</p>
<p>Sunday 25 I & Nancy & Children except smallest boys went to Funeral. Ann staid with Mother there were a great many People. W. very warm Remarks by R'd J Barkey sermon on Isaiah 38 Ch 1st 2nd & 3rd V upwards of 30 People were here after service</p>
<p>26 I & Aaron made turnip drills AM he raked hay in little orchard PM & I brought turnip drill & sowed nerl all turnips after supper W. warm</p>
<p>27 I finished turnips & then we finished splitting sawed wood & drew in rack full of hay out of little orchard. W. very warm</p>
<p>28 I took single buggy to Cherrywood to get wheel fixed then helped Aaron mow in old orchard & round house took 24 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove after supper. W. warm</p>
<p>29 I drew 83 bus 25 lbs spg Wheat & 10 bus 15 lbs Fall Wheat to Cedar Grove Mills @ 90 cts for Spg {spring} & $1.02 for Fall</p>
<p>30 Finished Mowing Orchard & raked & Cocked about half of it. W. fine Cler pretty warm</p>
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<p>July 1876</p>
<p>July 1 Took old Canadian reaper to Pieces John harrowed Potatoes I & Nancy went to AB's for a pig Nancy staid at H Stories till I came from AB's I & boys brought load edgings & fished awhile this evening W slight shower AM, fine rain this evening Aaron went home last night</p>
<p>Sunday 2 Went to JD's Pm W. Cloudy. Shower Am fine heavy rain Pm, growing weather</p>
<p>3 I took Castings of Old Canada Reeper to Unionville bought a sulky Horse Rake @ $35.00 was allowed $18.00 for Castings Aaron fixed road at dam and turned hay in Orchard. W. fine Cler Took more Peas to French Horse</p>
<p>4 Drew dung on fallow W. shower at noon I Took more {or mare} again this morning to J Peter's</p>
<p>5 Had J Mainland to fill dung Am got fallow covered & few loads on heap near dam till noon very heavy rain at noon Cleaned wheat Pm</p>
<p>6 Went to Finlaws they were not at home then went to S Lehmans. They gave us a ride through Stouffville then we went to JH Ramer's I got horses shod. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>7 Finished Cleaning Wheat & Aaron splitwood & fixed some fence & I took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. shower Am heavy rain after dark</p>
<p>8 Both spread some dung & began to Cross plow fallow too warm then hoed Corn & turned hay in Orchard till noon Aaron went to bee at Schoolhouse to level Playground I & little boys brought home Chop & raked & Cocked hay I brought home Buggy after dark W. the hottest day so far JH Ramer was here at supper for some Potatoes</p>
<p>Sunday 9 I & Children & Ann went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 12 C by Br C. Children went to Br N's after service. W. very very hot shower this evening</p>
<p>10 Both plowed & opened out hay Cocks</p>
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<p>Am. Chored & Plowed a little Pm. W very warm Am. Heavy thunder & heavy rain Pm</p>
<p>11 Both plowed. W. Cooler, rain last night</p>
<p>12 Finished Plowing this morning, then I & John Scuffled hill Corn & feed Corn Am drew in hay out of old Orchard 2 loads till supper made rack for spring waggon after supper. W. very warm & Close Pm</p>
<p>13 I & Nancy & Herman went to Toronto, sold Butter @ 23 cts 1 calf & 2 lams for $9.00 Bag old Potatoes $1.00 W. fine pretty warm</p>
<p>14 I went to Mongolia am Mowed nearl half of Meadow Pm. W. fine breese from north</p>
<p>15 I & little boys killed a calf Am I took quarter to A Moyers & a piece to Uncle CB's family then we Raked & Cocked all the hay that I had cut little John worked the new rake very well W. fine Took 10 bus Peas to Mill after supper</p>
<p>Sundy 16 Susanna & Flavius & Benjamin staid with Mother the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on by R Jos Barky JH Ramer's were here after service I & Nancy went to CB's Pm Alex McNair was here this evening we have not see him for over 13 years he lives in Illinois</p>
<p>17 Finished Mowing Meadow till supper scuffled Potatoes after supper. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>18 Raked & Cocked all the hay AM. I & John Piled some lumbre & brought home Chop Pm shower at noon</p>
<p>19 Drew in 11 loads hay. W. very warm</p>
<p>20 Shovel Plowed feed Corn & Potatoes & scuffled some turnip. Aaron hoed turnip. W. shower last night & heavy thunder. slight shower today</p>
<p>21 Drew in last hay till supper 7 loads Both helped Br C bind wheat after supper W. fine pretty Cool</p>
<p>22 Aaron went to W<'s barnraising on Henry Peter's place (W. M bought it) I & little boys oed turnips I went to Markham Pm W. Cloudy Am rainy Pm</p>
<p>23 Went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks by R'd Jos Barky</p>
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<p>Sermon on St Luke 6 C by R'd S Hoover. went to Finlaws after service & at supper. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>24 I & Aaron & J Mainland helped Br C bind Wheat & Barly Mainland is helping us through Harvest by the day. W. Din Cool I bound with vest on</p>
<p>25 Helped Br C. three of us. Shower soon after dinner Mainland went home we worked at turnip. W. Cool</p>
<p>26 All helped Br C. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>27 Mainland helped Br C all day Aaron till noon I & boys finished turnips Am then we cut road round our fall wheat Pm raining after dark W. cool</p>
<p>28 I & John Cut some wheat Am Aaron & Mainland bound it was pretty wet Cut very well Pm Br C's two Men helped Pm. W. fine Cool</p>
<p>29 Finished Cutting & Shocking our wheat Br C's men helped till noon W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 30 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona Br S's were here W. fine Cool Cler</p>
<p>31 I & Aaron helped Br C's draw in their barly with team. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>August 1 Aaron harrowed fallow Am & hoed thistles out of feed Corn & Potatoes Pm I went to B O & Scuffled turnips second time W. fine wrm</p>
<p>2 I & John & Susanna went to Toronto sold Eggs @ 16 cts Butter @ 18cts little Chickens @ 25 cts per Aaron hoed Cut road around barly. W. pretty warm</p>
<p>3 Cut nearly all our barly Br C's Men helped W. cloudy</p>
<p>4 Finished Cutting & binding & shocking barly till 3 pm Then I scuffled turnips & Aaron & Mainland hoed. W. very warm & sultry</p>
<p>5 drew in 12 loads wheat W. very warm & sultry</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home all day Isaac Moyer's were here Pm W. warm</p>
<p>7 Finished drawing in wheat 7 loads then men hoed turnip John began to make stubbles & I went to Belford & to I Moyer's after supper W. Cler</p>
<p>8 Cut spring wheat Br C cut it with his reaper we got it all shocked & drew in rakings big load W. Cler</p>
<p>9 Drew in our barley Br C's helped with team Am W. warm Cler</p>
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<p>10 Aaron helped M Dyke thresh Mainland Pulled Peas W. warm</p>
<p>11 Aaron & Mainland Pulled Peas I went to Br S this morning then I & little boys drew in spring wheat 5 loads it is a good sample & a good crop but the fall wheat is generally poor some farmers are stacking it in their yards for Manure. W warm</p>
<p>12 all Pulled Peas W. very warm & sultry</p>
<p>Sunday 13 I & Adeline & John staid with my Mother Nancy & the rest went to Meeting at Hebron. Henry Barkeys widow and son Samuel & two daughters were here Pm. C Burkholder's awhile W. very warm</p>
<p>14 All Pulled Peas. W. very warm sultry</p>
<p>15 Finished Pulling sod Peas till 3 Pm then Pulled headlands behind barn began Pulling with rake awhile this evening works very well. W. pretty warm R'd Jos Barkey called awhil Pm</p>
<p>16 Aaron & Mainland helped thresh at CB's & I & John & Flavius Pulled some Peas with rake then Susan Cober & her Man John Boyer Came & staid all day I cut wood round Oat field north of Orchard this evening W. fine Cler</p>
<p>17 Commenced to cut oats a very slight shower stopped us Br C's men went home cut a few ourselves Am they came and helped Pm W. very sultry & close J B's Called Pm</p>
<p>18 Finished Cutting & binding Oats Am I John & Aaron finished Pulling Peas with rake & Mainland shocked Oats W. pretty warm</p>
<p>19 Drew in 12 loads Peas. W. very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 20 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans Ann went with Br N's JD's were here W fine Cool 14 Converts were Baptized today By Br Christian</p>
<p>21 I & John finished Cutting Oats today Mainland bound all near graveyard Aaron helped Br N's thresh W. fine Cool</p>
<p>22 Br C's two men helped & we finished binding Oats Am Drew in 10 loads Peas Pm Br C's team helped W Cler</p>
<p>23 I & Aaron & John drew in 10 loads Peas Mainland helped Sanderson thresh W. warm Cler</p>
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<p>24 Drew in last Peas 5 loads & 19 loads Oats with our 2 teams 1 from Br C's Russian German & Joe Atkinson helped. Aaron is away today. W. Cler</p>
<p>25 drew in last Oats 2 loads this morning then I went to Bosgrove for a Plow Share Aaron began Plowing Pea ground opposite Sandersons I & John cut mixed Peas & Oats along bush in field behind barn it is intended for green feed. W. Cooler very windy getting very dry</p>
<p>26 Both Plowed. W. very windy cool</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home James McGuckin & wife were here Br N's & JD's, My Mother is very Poorly. W. fine</p>
<p>28 Both Plowed, finished at 4 Oc about 5 acres it is very dry & hard in places if it rains we intend to sow it with wheat. drew in mixed feed 2 loads after supper W. fine Cler</p>
<p>29 Drew in rack full loose Oats & drew some old rails from where fence was east side of fallow Pm. W. Cler My Mother is very Poorly we sit up with her</p>
<p>30 Finished ridging fallow Aaron began harrowing Pea ground. JD's & his Brother in law Henry Roos & wife were here awhile & Uncle Saml Reesor's W. Cler Mother about the same</p>
<p>31 Aaron finished harrowing Pea ground I helped JB Patch old barn roof AM & a little while Pm then sowed fallow with old Treadwell wheat W. pretty warm Cler</p>
<p>Sept 1 Aaron finished harrowing Wheat then began drawing dung on Pea ground W. windy Finlaws were here last night heavy wind. thunder in the distance a very little rain here</p>
<p>2 drew dung with 2 teams J Mainland filled Diller's & Roos's were here Pm . W. Cool a very little rain last night</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home. Neighbours in and out Mother very Poorly W. cool</p>
<p>4 Aaron finished drawing dung I went to Boxgrove & Cherrywood Am. brought home Pea Chop Pm Joe Widemans were here Pm. W. Cool very windy</p>
<p>5 Drew off stones near Br C's Aaron began Plowing there about 10 Am I & little boys drew stones off barley stubble into shed W. Cool very windy, no school today</p>
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<p>6 Aaron Plowed I & Nancy went to Markham AM Both Plowed Pm. W. fine. Mother about the same . Friends here every night sitting up</p>
<p>7 Aaron took fat Cow to Butcher Jacob Hoover's he bought here @ $5.50 dressed weight I. Br.C & JD fixed Poles to tie horses at Hebron & I finished Plowing near Br C's W. fine Cler, very dry</p>
<p>8 began Plowing in field behind barn near bush found it too hard. drew old rubbish home for wood Aaron cut it up W. pretty warm. I went to Cherrywood Am</p>
<p>9 drew stones into shed Am I & John Cleaned out Cistern then we logged up old rubbish in dam Pm. W. windy nearly every day very very dry & smoky</p>
<p>Sundy 10 Children went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy staid with my Mother she is very Weak Br inlaw's MN's & S Hoover's were here after service several friends called Pm W. Cool</p>
<p>11 Aaron helped JD thresh I drew load edgings AM Took waggon to Cherrywood to get wheels fixed Pm W. fine Cler Pm very dry yet</p>
<p>12 Aaron Cut feed Corn I Chored. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>13 Aaron Cut feed Corn I went to Markham Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>14 Thanksgiving day at home no Meeting at Hebron W. Cool Pm</p>
<p>15 Aaron & J Mainland helped Br C thresh Am I & boys went to Markham AM Picked Cider apple PM</p>
<p>16 Aaron & J Mainland helped Br C thresh Am we began dig Potatoes Pm They are very small & few in the ground on account of the drouth W Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home. W. Cool began to rain from east this evening</p>
<p>18 Cleaned up barn floors am. spread dung on Pea ground & harrowed it Pm. W. splendid, soaking rain last night & awhile AM. Cistern half full. ground well soaked. done a lot of good</p>
<p>19 Both Plowed in Pea ground. W. Cloudy</p>
<p>20 Both Plowed Am Finlaws & C Stories were here Pm. I Plowed a little while this evening W. warm this is my daughter Adelines 18th Birthday</p>
<p>21 I & Aaron took 1440 ft Cler lumber to Markham Am</p>
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<p>Sept 1876 Oct</p>
<p>@ 20 & $12.00 per M. John McGaw finished plowing our Pea ground we sowed it Pm with Treadwell Wheat & about 80 lbs of Seneca wheat & about 1 Pint of Fules Wheat that my Br Simeon brought from Pennsylvania last year W. fine</p>
<p>22 finished harrowing & furrowing wheat this morning then dug Potatoes W. Cloudy</p>
<p>23 Chored & Plowed while Am dug Potatoes Pm. W. fine little rain last night & awhil Am Cler Pm</p>
<p>Sundy 24 at home. W. Foggy & drissly Pm</p>
<p>25 Finished digging Potatoes till about 3 Pm they are a very light crop on account of the dry weather we got about 50 bus off an acre Aaron Plowed & I brought home waggon from Cherrywood I got new spokes and felloes into it. W. fine warm Cler rainy now after dark</p>
<p>26 Both Plowed in Am set horse Power Pm. W. Cool. windy</p>
<p>27 Threshed 247 bus barley & 147 bus Oats Machine went very well W. rain last night & this morning didnt start threshing unill after 8 O'clock some showers through the day, got done before 5 oclock This is my 40th Birthday</p>
<p>28 Both Plowed Am I & boys Made 1 lbl Cider Pm W. Showry Pm</p>
<p>29 Both Plowed. W. fine Cler cool</p>
<p>30 I & boys Made 12 lbs Cider Am Plowed Pm W Cler</p>
<p>Sundy Oct 1 at home John & Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. W. Cool My Mother is still poorly</p>
<p>2 I boiled Sauce Aaron Plowed W. Cler</p>
<p>3 Both Plowed Am Chored Pm I went to H Stover's. W. Cloudy Am rained nearly all Pm</p>
<p>4 Both Plowed. Aaron began in barley stubble. I finished behind barn then went in barly stubble. W. Cool, Cler</p>
<p>5 I & Aaron Plowed Am. he went to Markham Pm John & I Plowed Pm. W. Cool Cler bought new Steel Clipper Plow off Br C @ $16.00 John likes it well</p>
<p>6 I & Nancy went to Whiteville Am Chored & Picked Cider apples Pm Aaron is at Fair W. rainy & cool</p>
<p>7 Aaron Plowed I & boys Made 54 gals Cider Am All picked winter apples Pm. W. Cool Cloudy</p>
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<p>Sunday 8 Children went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy staid with my Mother she is very low W. very Cold squauls of dry sleet Br C's JH Kanner's were here a while Pm</p>
<p>9 I boiled Sauce Aaron cut wood Am Plowed Pm W. ground frose hard this morning fine today</p>
<p>10 This Morning at 7 1/2 Oclock it pleased God to release my dear Mother of her suffering. she died Calm & peacefull W Cold, a very little snow last night</p>
<p>11 Friends in & out. I have very sore boil on my right wrist. I am writing this on the 15th W. Cler Cool</p>
<p>12 Buried Dear Mother today a large Funeral sermon on 2nd Cor 5th Ch 1st V by R'd Joe Barkey & S Hoover about 120 Friends here after service. W beautiful fine October day</p>
<p>13 JB Came helped to Finish Picking winter apples Aaron Plowed Pm. W. fine R'd M. Rohren & wife & Mothers Cousin Mrs Oberholtzer from Ohio were Pm Br S's & Br C brought them. My Boil very sore</p>
<p>14 Aaron Plowed I & boys brought 3 Pigs from AB's boys brought 300 tiles & brought home grist Pm W Cold wind</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home all day, nobody here John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans. W. very Cold NW wind</p>
<p>16 Aaron Finished Plowing barly stubble Am wheeled hen manure into garden PM. W pretty Cold My Boil very sore</p>
<p>17 Aaron Plowed at Br C's Am dug in garden Pm I went to Br S's Am to Moyers & JD's Pm to ask them to help Put up sheds for Hoovers at Hebron W. pretty Cold wind Cler</p>
<p>18 Aaron finished digging garden and began Pulling turnips I was at Hebron where they have begun putting up sheds I am giving about 1/2 acre north of graveyard for a yard. W. beautiful fine day M Hoovers began German school today</p>
<p>19 Cleaned some Peas this morning then I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy kept house sermon on {blank space} by R'd Rohren & Drexel from Medina Co Ohio Aaron Pulled turnip Mr Morton & wife Fayder & wife & Br S's & Br N's were here Pm. W. very fine</p>
<p>20 Took Ann Shirk to Joe Widemans AM Cleaned 28 bags barly PM. W. very fine Cler</p>
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<p>Oct 1876</p>
<p>21 JB came to fix Summer Kitchen Aaron Pulled turnip I helped level shed yard at Hebron Little John & JB helped about 7 teams. W. beautiful June weather</p>
<p>Sundy 22 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona. W. warm , a little rain</p>
<p>23 Aaron cut word in shed & we cleaned 12 w bus seed barly for M Dyke at 78cts I took 20 bus 20 lbs Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mills for J Mainland @ $1.12 per bus Pm W. rain nearly all day very heavy at times</p>
<p>24 I took 40 bus 15 lbs barly to F Mans bay @ 75 cts They have greatly improved the place. Built a new office. Bank & sheds & store at the main road & are building a new warehouse with steam elevator at the Harbour the Barley standard Came into effect lately, every load is Tested by weight & the Price market thereby mine was 1 1/2 lbs. Cleaned another load Pm W. some drissle</p>
<p>25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John 3 C by R'd E Snider from Waterloo Br S's JD's & Br C were here Pm With E Snider & wife J Martin & D Minton Aaron threshed Peas W. Cloudy</p>
<p>26 Took 48 bus barly to F mans bay @ 72cts by some measures it was 2 lbs light. Cleaned another load Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>27 Took 52 bus barly to F mansbay @ 76 cts today it was 1 lbs light Cleaned last Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>28 I & John Took 25 bus 18 lbs barley to Bay @ 70 cts it is a little in price & they made it 4 lbs light Then we went to Duffins Creek station for a Broad Cast grain Seeder Br C traded a horse for it & I bought it from him @ $70 I & John had the satisfaction of seeing 3 or 4 wild Salt water Salmon W. a little snow this morning. all thawed. fine Pm</p>
<p>29 at jp,e Children went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. W. fine day. frose last night</p>
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<p>30 killed a pig & Chored Am I & Aaron drew some lumber for Meeting shed Pm W. mild</p>
<p>31 We all pulled turnips Am I took 20 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills & brought some lumber for sheds Pm W. fine warm</p>
<p>Nov 1 Aaron finished Pulling turnip Am I & boys drew he helped Pm. W. very foggy Am fine warm Cler Pm William Eby & son & daughter were here Pm They live in the Township of Woolwick</p>
<p>2 I & John Finished drawing Turnip Am 11 loads in all Aaron began Plowing Potatoe & Turnip ground Sent for Dr Black this evening Nancy gave Birth to a Daughter about 9 Pm doing well Finlaws were here at noon Came again & staid all night W. heavy rain this evening</p>
<p>3 I went to Markham & to JH Ramers to see for a girl, got none. I & John drew some lumber for shed this evening. W. Cool Cloudy</p>
<p>4 John & Aaron Plowed in root ground Am I helped finish Pm I & John brought home Chop this evening W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I & boys & Adeline went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 11 C by Br C AB's & JH Ramers were here Pm W like September</p>
<p>6 I & Aaron began Plowing & scraping creek to make it deeper east of Orchard Am Aaron threshed Peas Pm. West wind Am heavy rain Pm</p>
<p>7 I went to Cedar Grove & to J Dicks. Am began at Che Creek Pm broke scraper I went to B.S. got it fixed then scraped W. Cloudy Am fine Pm</p>
<p>8 Worked at Creek. W. fine Mild</p>
<p>9 Worked at creek M N's were here awhile W. Cler</p>
<p>10 Worked at creek. W. very fine Cler mild</p>
<p>11 Finished Creek a far north as little Orchard from townline scarboro parts of it we Cleaned out by hand & drew the earth into low places with Scraper. W. as fine as april</p>
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<p>Nov 1876</p>
<p>Sundy 12 at home Br S's were here W. very fine</p>
<p>13 I & Aaron began Plowing east of Orchard Finlaws were here I went to H Stovers this morning. John Plowed in my place until German school went in Martin Hoovers is teaching in Hebron Meeting house I went to pine bush Pm with H Clark sold him 5 standing pines @ $110 per M Cubic Measure W. rather Cloudy warm</p>
<p>14 I & John brought Colt. Farmer, from pasture then went rabbit shooting with Br inlaws Saml & Peter Hoovers little John shot 1 Aaron Plowed W. mild cloudy</p>
<p>15 I & Aaron Plowed. W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>16 Both finished plowing below orchard then cleaned some Peas Michael Frets came on a visit Aaron dug out pine root below Orchard I took grist chop to mill this evening. W. fine roads good</p>
<p>17 I went to H Stovers & to Cherrywood Am went Shooting to JD's with JB awhile Pm W. fine brought home chop this evening</p>
<p>18 Pulled down fence east of lane as far a Creeek on Scarboro townline & built it up again we intend to dig post holes for a bound fence built up fence across Creek above dam & behind Orchard. W. east wind. Cloudy</p>
<p>Sundy 19 at home. nobody here W. drissly rain from east all day</p>
<p>20 I went to Markham & to Unionville to Register Daughter Mary Aaron threshed Peas W. rain Simon Hoover's here this morning Cloudy</p>
<p>21 I went to Cherrywood Am. drew dung into little Orchard Pm. W. mild Cloudy</p>
<p>22 Finished drawing dung AM cleaned drift out of fence at townline & deepened Creek & put in some posts Mainland is digging holes. W. pretty sharp</p>
<p>23 I helped Br C kill hogs W. chilly Cloudy</p>
<p>24 Put in some posts Aaron Chopped I went to AB's & to Cherrywood Pm W Cool</p>
<p>25 I went to J Dicks for 2 pigs @1.25 each Then I went to bush to see Timber measured 2083 ft W. soft snow. Aaron helped make fence at Meeting house yard Pm</p>
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<p>Sundy 26 at home Ramer's were here this evening W. some soft snow a few sleighs running today</p>
<p>27 killed our 6 hogs W. Mild a little soft snow</p>
<p>28 I helped CB's folks kill hots W. Mild some soft snow. thawing neighter sleighing or wheeling</p>
<p>29 I helped Br N's kill hogs Aaron chopped. W. Cler</p>
<p>30 I & Adeline helped AB's kill hogs. W very Cold</p>
<p>Dec 1 We Chored & drew sawed wood into shed W. very cold</p>
<p>2 drew wood into shed boys took 15 bus chop to mill W. Cold. a little sleighing Br inlaws Peter Hoover & Caroline Reesor here tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 3 I & Children went to meeting at Hebron Nancy staid at home. remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 5 C 18 V to end of Chap by R'd S Hoover W. Milder</p>
<p>4 I went to JD's & to Manasseh Frets Am S Lehman's were here Christian Stovers Came Pm they brought B Lehman & wife from Stanly Township W. pretty sharp</p>
<p>5 I & Nancy too B Lehman & wife to Br C to JD's at noon then to Br N's to stay all night then I went to Mill for Chop W. mild</p>
<p>6 I & Aaron helped Br S thresh with teams W fine</p>
<p>7 Went to Finlaws. W. very fine roads splendid wheeling</p>
<p>8 I & Aaron sawed wood in old bush Am then I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>9 Cleaned Peas & Chored. W. very Cold. very strong north wind all day This is my Nancy's 37th Birthday</p>
<p>Sunday 10 Went to Br C's W. very Cold Br S's youngsters here tonight</p>
<p>11 I & Aaron to Chop to Cedar Grove this Morning I took Frank & Nell to get shod Pm. W. 5 in snow last night & Am midling sleighing. mild</p>
<p>12 I Took 28 bus 53 lbs Old Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mills @1.15. Am drew last of wood into shed Pm. W. few in snow last night fine sleighing</p>
<p>13 I & Nancy Took Aaron home then went to Saul Hoover's. went shooting got nothing W. mild sleighing going. Took 12 bus grist this morning got it home tonight</p>
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<p>14 I & Gleason Thoman Cut about 20 Sawlogs in pine bush I have hired him for 3 months @ $12.00 per month but he cannot come until January to work regular W. soft mild</p>
<p>15 went to JD's Chored & talked with visitors F Moyer & wife Jacob Krats & wife & Uncle Saml & wife Am Divided some of my Mother's effects Pm. W. sharp & windy snow this evening</p>
<p>16 didnt do much Am I & John went to Br S's & Cedar Grove Pm .W. strong wind last night & today</p>
<p>Sunday 17 went to AB's W. east wind. snow PM sleighing fair</p>
<p>18 Finished dividing my Mother's effects W. about a foot of snow last night drifting some today</p>
<p>19 I & boys threshed few Peas & Oats Cleaned some wheat W. very Cold. wind from west</p>
<p>20 Took boys to english school helped a little at scrubbing Meeting house Pm W. pretty cold sleighing good</p>
<p>21 Killed 5 geese & went to Cedar Grove Mills W. milder</p>
<p>22 Took geese to Markham @ 7 cts per lb W. Mild</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Am I & boys brought home a load of dry pine Pm. W. sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 24 Locked the door & all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 2nd C by R'd S Hoover went to Br N's after service W. very sharp</p>
<p>Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 2nd C by R'd J Wideman John BoyerJW & wife Henry Frets & Ann Isabella & John Wallace were here after service Jacob Gayman's & Jac Widemans brought Pre Christian Gayman's wife & sister here awhile Pm W. rather Cloudy & mild east wind & some snow tonight</p>
<p>26 Went to Tilman Wideman's on a visit W. Cler</p>
<p>27 I & boys threshed Peas Am Took grist Peas Oats to Mill Pm. W. mild</p>
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<p>28 I & John went to Markham & brought home Chop AM. then we went to Stock{illegible} Sale Pm. I bought flail & old barly fork @ 25cts & Cutter @$19.50. W. mild</p>
<p>29 I helped Br C thresh with {illegible} W. snow from east. very heavy Pm. Nancy went to funeral of Old Christian Hoover's wife She went with Br N's & Br C</p>
<p>30 I & boys threshed Peas Am Chored & went to Cedar Grove PM. W. pretty Cold. east & west roads drifted</p>
<p>Sunday 31 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 19 C by R'd Jos Barkey. M N's youngster's & A Burkholder's youngsters were here Pm after service windy this morning fine today</p>
<p>January 1 1877 girls & John went to Moyers the rest of us went to Br S's W. light Coarse snow nearly all day. didnt amount to much I & Nancy went to CB's folks this evening</p>
<p>2 G Thoman began work this Morning He & John helped shovel snow on townline awhile then we threshed some Peas I & G went to Markham with load of pine PM. W. pretty sharp</p>
<p>3 G took 2 loads pine to Markham I boys took grist Oats to Cedar Grove W. very sharp</p>
<p>4 Threshed Peas Am G took load wood to Markham Pm I & Nancy went to S Ramer's this evening W. Milder. I sold the rest of our Pine & Hemlock to C Petty at Cherrywood $1.80 I got $2.00 at Markham on trade</p>
<p>5 G took 3 loads wood to Cherrywood I & Children went to funeral of Michael Burkholder's Child at Hebron Pm. W. fine mild</p>
<p>6 I took 3 loads wood I & Nancy & Br C Helped AB kill a beef Am. W. very fine mild</p>
<p>7 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Br C went to S Lehman's after service & to J B's this evening W. fine mild</p>
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<p>8 went to Markham got Jess & Cent shod Am I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm G drew 3 loads wood W. pretty cool</p>
<p>9 asked some hands & fixed ready to thresh tommorrow G drew 1 load of wood W. Cler</p>
<p>10 threshed 46 boxes spring wheat very fair sample & 111 boxes fall wheat about half Che{illegible} & seeds</p>
<p>11 Finished threshing this evening 84 boxes fall wheat & 227 Oats W fine yesterday mild & soft snow today.</p>
<p>12 I & G broke road to wood in edge of bush at Dykes & he drew 1 load AM threshed Peas Pm W strong wind. Cold roads drifted</p>
<p>13 G drew 2 load wood I & John went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. Cold</p>
<p>Sundy 14 I & Nancy went to Old Hoover's W. windy AM fine Cler. Pm Br C's were here this evening</p>
<p>15 I & John went to Markham bought new Cook Stove St Lawrence No 9 1/2 @ $19.50 without furniture, our old one broke down again yesterday G drew 3 loads wood W. Cold snow form east Pm</p>
<p>16 G drew 3 loads wood I & boys worked in barn boys took 12 bus Oats to Mill Pm W. about 5 in snow last night Milder today</p>
<p>17 G drew 3 loads wood I helped. Br C Kill 5 pigs Am Chored Pm. W. sharp, Cler</p>
<p>18 G drew 2 loads wood I & Nancy went to M N's W. sharp this Morning. Mild today</p>
<p>19 G drew 3 loads wood I & boys took grist Chop to Mill W. turning soft</p>
<p>20 Threshed Peas. brought home Chop Pm W thawing I & Nancy went to M Dykes this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 21 John & girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove & to CB's this evening. W Cler. Cold</p>
<p>22 I helped M Dyke Kill a Beef & 2 Pigs G drew loast of wood 3 loads W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's G threshed Peas W. pretty Cold, west wind</p>
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<p>24 Borrowed A McCnights Fanning Mill to Clean Fall wheat Cleaned all day. W. Cold</p>
<p>25 Cleaned wheat & Killed Pig I & Flavius took Pig to Markham Pm sold it @ $7.00 Per cwt John & G Cleaned Wheat W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>26 Helped Br S's Kill 6 Hogs Boys & G Finished Cleaning Wheat W. fine mild Cler</p>
<p>27 I & G drew 6 logs W. mild Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on Heb 11 C by R'd S Hoover M N's Jesse Hoover & Michael Frets's Son & Daughter were here Pm. Br S's tonight W. fine</p>
<p>29 I & G drew 8 logs I & Nancy went to I Moyer's this evening. W. very fine</p>
<p>30 Went to Simon Hoover's, not at home, then started to Solomon Burkholder's heard they were not at home then to R'd S Hoover's, not at home, then to FJ Reesors not at home, then to NN's found them at home then to Menno Burkholder's at night. W. foggy Mild G & John drew 5 logs</p>
<p>31 G & G Gm skidded 20 logs Am I & boys Cleaned 11 bags Che{illegible} & Oats & 5 bus Wheat for Spence took them to Mill then G drew 1 log Am Cleaned tailing. Pm W. foggy began raining at noon. didnt rain much Pm. soft & mild</p>
<p>Feb 1 Helped G draw logs AM he & John drew Pm I & Flavius & girls went to funeral of M Dyke's baby Pm W. very fine, mild as April snow going</p>
<p>Candlemas 2 helped draw logs W. Cloudy mild</p>
<p>3 helped draw logs W. Cloudy mild</p>
<p>Sunday 4 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans we went to JD's. W. fine mild, snow soft, roads cut up</p>
<p>5 John & G drew logs I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Am helped (Pilkey at Sanderson's Place) saw logs for sawing Machine Pm W. Foggy mild Am. Cler Pm</p>
<p>6 Went to Bush awhile Am. then went to Funeral of Christian Stover's daughter Anne at Hebron Pm. sermon on 2 Cor 5 C & 1st V by R'd Jac Wideman & R'd Downing W. Mild. Cloudy looks like storm</p>
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<p>Feb 1877</p>
<p>7 John & G drew logs, I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's W. Cloudy, mild roads getting thin</p>
<p>8 G drew load Square timber to Bay for M Dyke am dunged Colt stable Pm. I & Br S. worked at Bob sleigh Pm W. fine cler</p>
<p>9 I was in bush helping G Am helped Br. S at sleigh Pm. went to young D Hoover's this evening W. beautiful fine Cler</p>
<p>10 I wen to Markham & G & John helped Br N thresh AM G & J Mainland helped Pilkey at Sawing Machine Pm. & I & John drew 2 logs & brought home new bob sleigh W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barkey went to Old M Neighswanders after service & to Flavius Reesor's this evening W. very fine warm snow going fast</p>
<p>12 I & G went to draw logs nearly bare through Dyke's fields drew 1 small one came home he threshed Peas I & boys took bob to Cherrywood to get Shod Cleaned Peas Pm. W blowed up Cold very windy</p>
<p>13 G threshed Peas. I went to Markham to get Paints & Oil to Paint some parts of our house W. very cold</p>
<p>14 G & Gunn skided bogs Am G drew Pm & I & Gunn skided Pm Painters began Painting this morning. W. fine mild</p>
<p>15 G drew logs I Chored & went to get M Stockdale to see sick Cow Am brought home bobsleigh Pm. W. fine. sleighing still hangs on</p>
<p>16 G drew logs. M Dyke helped I loaded Pm. with other team drew 23. W. mild</p>
<p>17 G drew 9 logs Am I loaded. Cleaned seed spring wheat Pm W. prett Cold. windy Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 18 I, Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br. C sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by R'd S Hoover went to Br N's pm W. soft snow Pm</p>
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<p>19 G drew 2 loads 4 logs I drew 2 {illegible} Cut then we came home. too windy & cold he threshed Peas till noon then I went to Funeral of Ol Mrs Snell formerly Lapp G & John drew 3 logs & 2 rail Cuts Pm W. Cler mild Pm . 1 sermon on 90 Psalm by Br C. some remarks by R'd J Carmichael. Deceased was Baptised by Br C about 18 months ago</p>
<p>20 G & Br S's Menno drew 18 logs mostly very large ones I & Gunn loaded with Br S's Oxen W. fine Flavius was here got 160 Oat sheaves @$5.00 per 100</p>
<p>21 I & Nancy & little boys went to Michael Fret's G & John drew 11 logs. W. very fine sleighing going fast</p>
<p>22 G & Menno drew 7 logs AM G & Gunn skidded Pm. W. sleighing about gone Couldnt draw Pm</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy went to D Burkholder's G drew wood home from Old bush. W. Cloudy Mild east wind. we had bad going sleighing very bad</p>
<p>24 G drew wood AM we cleaned last of spring wheat H G took grist Peas out Chop to MIll with waggon this evening. W. mild</p>
<p>Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mark 11 C by Br C went to AB's Pm. W. sharp wind Cler</p>
<p>26 Chored & threshed Peas Am I & G went to a meeting at Hebron Pm to see about Moving Church north into shedyard. W. Mild</p>
<p>27 I & G helped Br S thresh with team W. Cler</p>
<p>28 I tapped 28 spiles in old bush sap ran pretty well Pm. I & boys & G went to Old D Hoover's sale Pm I bought Fro & Mallet spade & axes & Fla{illegible} hatchet all for 70 cts W. beautiful fine Cler</p>
<p>Mar 1 Went to Finlaws on a visit W. very fne Cler</p>
<p>2 G & H Stover threshed Peas yesterday & today I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. rain Am cloudy Pm</p>
<p>3 I drew 3 small loads 90 bus 5 lbs Old Treadwell Wheat to Cedar Gove @ $1.45 to Cedar Grove Mills W. Cool Cloudy a little soft snow</p>
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<p>Mar 1877</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home Martin Hoover Elisabeth Nighswander & her daughter Delilah were here & Mrs CB & her girls W. a few inches soft snow last night</p>
<p>5 Cleaned wheat & fixed a place to boil boil sap in the bush. Cler Am squauls of now Pm</p>
<p>I drew 2 small loads 55 bus 35 lbs new Treadwell Wheat to Cedar Grove AM @ $1.30 per bus G boiled samp. he drew 2 small basswood logs to SM Pm I sugared off about 6 quarts Molasses Pm W Cold wind</p>
<p>7 G drew load lumber to Markham AM I went with him as far as Cedar Grove he threshed Peas Pm. W. Cold</p>
<p>8 I took boys to school this morning. My sister & my Brother's all met here Pm to settle our affairs G threshed Peas W. soft snow Am rain Pm. Raining yet at bedtime</p>
<p>9 Cleaned last of wheat & Peas the rest of the day W. quite Cold ice on trees & fences blowing hard</p>
<p>10 finished Cleaning Peas 67 bus. Then went to drew sawlogs. drew 9. sleigh runs well W. pretty cold</p>
<p>Sunday 11 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy & boys went to JH Reesor's sleighing good W. pretty cold. Ice on trees yet</p>
<p>12 G threshed Peas Am drew logs Pm I drew 4 Basswoods W. mild</p>
<p>13 Both drew logs Am G drew Pm we went to John G Reesor's Pm W. fine Mild thawing</p>
<p>14 Both drew logs Am G threshed Peas Pm W. Mild began snowing before dinner. Soft Blowed Cold towards night I washed harness Pm</p>
<p>15 I oiled harness & G threshed Peas Am Cut some white ash logs Pm</p>
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<p>16 drew 1 load 5 ash logs Am Cleaned seed oats for Flavius & G threshed Peas Pm . Simon Hoover's & Flavius were here W. Cler Am some snow Pm</p>
<p>17 drew 2 big Maple logs & 1 rail cut Am Cut some drags drags in old bush & I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. very Cold sleighing good</p>
<p>Sundy 18 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon in St Luke Part 14 C</p>
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<p>by Br C John & girls went home I & Nancy & little boys went to Br S's. W. mild</p>
<p>19 Put a cut through Butt log that Timbermen left G drew it to Mill & I took grist Chop Pm W. mild fine</p>
<p>20 I & Nancy went to R'd S Hoover's G cut drags & brought home grist W cool wind cloudy Pm</p>
<p>21 G threshed Peas. I & John took 12 bus Peas to Mill Pm. W. soft snow nearly all day</p>
<p>22 G drew big logs to SM out of old bush W. fine finished Cleaning Peas very good sleighing</p>
<p>23 Cleaned Timothy seed & cut some drags W. fine I & Nancy went to B F Reesor's this evening</p>
<p>24 Cut drags Am G drew some home Pm W. thawing I tapped about 30 trees sap now middling W. thawing</p>
<p>Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Mark 11 C by Br. C. I & Nancy went to Funeral of David Burkholder's Child at Wideman Pm Sermon on 1 Epistle Peter 1st C & 24 Verse by Br C went to {illegible} Jac Wideman's this evening W. Cloudy rain coming home 9.0 Pm</p>
<p>26 didn't do much Killed Br C's old mare Kate W. rain from east all day. G didnt come to work</p>
<p>27 sifted Timothy seed AM I & Br C hitched mare Topas into Cutter she went well W. Cloudy soft colder & wind tonight</p>
<p>28 Finished sifting Timothy seed Am Chored Pm Sold Mare Topaz to Anthony Lehman for the sum of $90.00 he is Married to Caroline daughter of J H Ramer W. blowed Strong north wind all day. some snow, a little rough sleighing</p>
<p>29 G Came today he has had a boil on his hand he sawed wood today with Bucksaw I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm. W windy yet but Milder</p>
<p>Good Friday 30 Adeline kept house the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Part of 27 C St Mat by R'd S Hoover. W. MIld thawing</p>
<p>31 G boiled sap Am sawed wood Pm I {illegible} went to Markham Am I boiled sap Pm. W east wind Flurries of snow Pm</p>
<p>Easter Sundy April 1 at home Br. N. were here W. fine</p>
<p>Easter Monday 2 at Br S's were here W. mild</p>
<p>3 I boiled Sap G cut & split wood. W. east wind made 17 1/2 lbs sugar this evening</p>
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<p>4 G boiled sap I done nothing. have very bad Cold G sugared off 12 lbs sugar W. east wind</p>
<p>5 G flailed barly Rakings & split wood W. rain & soft snow Am Cler Pm I mad 20 new spiles & Put them in extra 2 to a bucket sap runs well</p>
<p>6 I boiled sap G drew wood togther on pile in bush Sugared off 20 lbs tonight W. fine Cler</p>
<p>7 & Nancy went to funeral of D Burkholder's little girl at Wideman's remarks by R'd Joe Wideman sermon on Part of 103 Psalm by Br C went to Finlaws after service G & boys boiled 9 1/2 lbs sugar. W. fine Cler roads drying off</p>
<p>Sunday 8 AB's were here. we all went to Br C's at supper. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>9 I boiled sap G Finished drawing wood & cut some sugared off 18 1/2 lbs sugar this evening W. fine Cler</p>
<p>10 I & G sawed pine log he split it in ovenwood I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove. then I & G drew out Hemlock Cordwood in ohter bush Pm. W. fine warm Cler roads good</p>
<p>11 Finished drawing out wood 13 1/2 Cords Michael Fret's were here for seed spring wheat @ $1.30 per bus W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>12 Finshed splitting ovenwood & fixed some fence Am split rails Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>13 split rails & I boiled a gallon of Molasses W. fine Cler</p>
<p>14 Chored AM. G sowed 6 bus fife spring wheat with new Broad Cast seed in field east of dam Pm. M N's were here at supper W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 15 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by R'd S Hoover went to D Hanes Pm W. warm Cler</p>
<p>16 I helped N Burkholder draw home some lumber G nearly finished sowing field east of dam. hadnt enough seed then he harrowed some. I got seed at Br S's this evening W rather Cloudy a little rainy Pm</p>
<p>17 G finished sowing & harrowing wheat. began sowing oats behind barn I harrowed ahead of him W. Clear warm</p>
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<p>18 we finished sowing & harrowing Oats the while field W. cloudy, began raining towards night from east</p>
<p>19 Chored. G split wood I went to Markham for Paint Pm. Painter began work today Painting west part of house. W. rain from east nearly all day</p>
<p>20 I boiled 1/2 gal Molasses & G finished splitting rails AM. bot Put in logs Pm. W. Clear</p>
<p>21 both Piled lumber. W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 22 Adeline & Herman kept house the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barkey. JB & wife Nancy's Br John & his wife ( he was married a few weeks ago to Hannah Purday of Uxbridge) Jesse & Peter Hoover & Enos & Elizabeth Nighswander were here PM. W. fine</p>
<p>23 G Plowed north of Orchard I & John Piled lumber AM. I began sowing barly in east end of big field. W. very warm. no school this week</p>
<p>24 G Plowed I finished sowing barly John began to harrow. W. slight Shower Painter finished</p>
<p>25 John finished harrowing barly then we gang Plowed opposite Br C's G Plowed W. fine Cler</p>
<p>26 Sowed barley opposite Br C's AM G finished Plowing north half of field north of Orchard Sowed it with Peas. Pm G harrowed it twice W Cler</p>
<p>27 G Plowed young Orchard I sowed it with Peas John finished rolling barly & Peas I sowed about a bag of Peas south of graveyard John ganged & harrowed them in which finished our seeding. W. east wind looks like rain</p>
<p>28 Chored. Made whiffletreees & double trees Am Fixed some fence PM. Old Christian Reesor was buried today. W. rain from east at times</p>
<p>Sunday 29 went to AB's John & girls went to JD's W. Cloudy this morning Cler today</p>
<p>30 G Picked stones off Meadow. I & John went fishing to Maxwells with JD got none Chored today. W. Cool. Cloudy</p>
<p>May 1 I took grist to mill then I & Gunn</p>
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<p>May 1877</p>
<p>drew in 54 of our logs G finished Picking stones. W. Cler Pretty Cool</p>
<p>2 G took load of our lumber to Markham Am I Piled both Piled Pm. W. Cool frost last night</p>
<p>3 drew in logs AM both Pile Pm. W. Cool frost</p>
<p>4 drew in a few logs & Piled Pm. W. Cler frost last night</p>
<p>5 drew in logs AM Piled Pm. W fine Cler White frost last night</p>
<p>Sunday 6 I Nancy & little boys went to JD W. fine Cler</p>
<p>7 I drew edgings AM G harrowed root ground both Piled lumber Pm W. fine Cler. Cool</p>
<p>8 Finished Putting in logs Am. Piled Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>9 Piled Am . I went to Br S & G finished harrowing & began to Plow root ground Pm. W. fine showry this evening. I & John went to Whitevale tonight</p>
<p>Ascension day 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd Joe Wideman's sermon on Acts part 1st C by R'd S Hoover went to Finlaws Pm & to JB's at supper JB's mare ran away on Saturday his wife got hurt but is getting better. W. Cool</p>
<p>11 Piled lumber S Lehman's were here when we came home at noon I got lame back W. fine Cler</p>
<p>12 Planted a barrel of early rose Potatoes in flats behind Orchard I done nothing back very lame W. warm</p>
<p>Sundy 13 all went to Meeting at Wideman's Sermon on by Br C AB Ramer was baptised today we went to Chris Burkholder Children went to S Lehman's W. fine Cler</p>
<p>14 G Plowed turnip land below Orchard I got Jess & Cent shod Am drew 2 loads lumber home Pm. got some tiles at Br S's W. warm</p>
<p>15 G drew dung & Plowed it down for Corn I rolled Oats & began spring wheat W raining Pm. pretty heavy after supper Bush nice greeen</p>
<p>16 G Plowed turnip land I put in a few tiles Am went to Cherrywood Pm rolled spring wheat after supper W. warm</p>
<p>17 I rolled & G Plowed Am Chored Pm carried Potatoes out of celler. W. warm Am fine rain Pm very warm</p>
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<p>18 G Piled Sheep dung I Chored. G & Br C hitched up my 3 year old Colt. Farmer into spring waggon drove to AB's & to Cedar Grove. went well W. warm</p>
<p>19 washed Sheep & Planted Corn G got Nell & Frank shod & brought home Chop Pm. W very warm I & boys fished awhile this evening</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 20 all went to Meeting appropriate sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C Finlaws were here Pm we went to Br C's Pm W. very warm</p>
<p>Whit Monday 21 went to Simon Hoover's & to Nancy's Br John's Pm. they live east of Simons. W. shower this morning</p>
<p>22 I & G Piled Cut seed Potatoes W showry</p>
<p>23 I & G Piled some lumber & Covered Piles Am G finished Plowing root ground & harrowed some W. very Cold for the season</p>
<p>24 G brought home grist then we Pulled weeds in wheat till noon. went to Meeting at Hebron Pm. sermons by Re'd Gayman Hach Isaac & Elias Weaver W. Cool</p>
<p>25 I went to Conference at Wideman's there were about 18 visiting Bishops Ministers & Deacons & a good many lay Members there was service Pm. W. fine Showry Pm</p>
<p>26 All went to Meeting at Hebron sermons by Re'd Gingerich & A Martin Pulled weeds Pm W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 27 All went to Meeting at Wideman's Suitable Sermons for Celebrating of Lords Supper by Re'd Gayman Martin & Gingerich weint to Finlaws Pm - W. fine Cler</p>
<p>28 Planted Potatoes east of Orchard G boys finished Pm I & Nancy went visiting with R'd Abraham Hoch & wife to CB's D Hoover's AB's & to I Moyers for supper to JA Reesor's & then left there at Mannesse Frets to stay all night W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>May 1877 June</p>
<p>29 I & Nancy & Aunt Lissy that is CB's widow went to see her Brother Daniel he is very sick then we went to see Uncle Daniels widow at her son Samuels she was sick but is better W. fine Cler</p>
<p>30 I & G drew stones off new Meadow. W. Cler</p>
<p>31 G drew dung on east part of big field I went to Cedar Grove Am. Killed a calf & harrowed early Potatoes Pm. W. very warm</p>
<p>June 1 G Plowed down dung then we sowed feed Corn in drills brought load sawdust this evening W. fine warm</p>
<p>2 I & G Pulled Pidgeon weed in new Meadow Am I & John & Flavius went fishing to dead water of rouge Pm Caught fine Mess among them was a large eel W. slight shower Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home all day Baby has measles. W. warm</p>
<p>4 I went to Markham Am & to Cherrywood Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>5 drew Cedar log to SM Am harrowed turnip ground & warned hands to work on road next Tuesday G was at home working on road yesterday & today W. warm</p>
<p>6 I & Br C & Moyer went trolling to F mans bay not good weather. Caught 7 G Punched thistles</p>
<p>7 I took Oats to Mill then helped G Punch thistles W. warm</p>
<p>8 I & Br C hitched Colt went well I & G Punched thistles till supper then rung Pigs & fixed fence along bush & brought home Chop. W. very warm</p>
<p>9 Pinched Thistles. W. slight shower this evening evening</p>
<p>Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Cedar Groves Matty Cook was here last night she went to Meeting with us remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Br S's Pm. W. very Cool for the season</p>
<p>11 drew dung on fallow. I helped to pile</p>
<p>12 had all hands drawing gravel on Pickering townline G drew dung on fallow W. showers Pm</p>
<p>13 worked on road G drew dung W. Showers went round</p>
<p>14 Finished drawing dung on fallow G began plowing & I began plowing turnip ground W. pretty warm</p>
<p>15 I finished turnip ground G Plowed in fallow. W. warm</p>
<p>16 had a bee drawing gravel on Pickering townline 4 teams W. Cler warm in the morning cool wind came up</p>
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<p>Sunday 17 went to Meeting at Hebron little Abram & Esther are getting better of Measles Benjamin staid at home with them remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover. David Hine's were here Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>18 I & Nancy went to Markham to the JH Ramer's I rolled turnip ground after we came home G Plowed. W very warm</p>
<p>19 I made Turnip drils G Plowed I went to Cherrywood this evening W. Cooler</p>
<p>20 I sowed turnips AM Scuffled early Potatoes PM then went for Dr Robinson little Abram is sick G finished Plowing fallow. W. Cool</p>
<p>21 helped to wait on Abram he has Inflammation on Liver & Lungs. W. rainy fine heavy showers</p>
<p>22 G harrowed fallow & I hold hoed Corn W Cler Cool</p>
<p>23 I & G helped to dig out foundation for our Meeting house we intend to Move it north into new shed yard W. fine Abram some better</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home all day Moyer's girls & Br C's Merry were here. W. fine. Abram doing pretty well</p>
<p>25 I & G took 18 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove & 6 1/2 bus for sale at $1.50 per bus it was $2.05 a while ago then G drew dung on pile. W. fine</p>
<p>26 G drew dung on pile above dam Am both helped draw stones for wall under meeting house Pm. there were 10 teams & 2 drew sand W. shower Pm</p>
<p>27 G drew dung with 2 waggons J Mainland filled W. fine Abram getting better slowly</p>
<p>28 G drew dung Am went away with his Brother & Father W. fine Shower Pm</p>
<p>29 I Chored. G was away. W soaking rain Pm</p>
<p>30 I & Nancy went to Whitevale Am G cut up edgings & hoed a little then went home early not well W. warm Cler heavy hailstorm through Scarboro yesterday. destroyed grain badly</p>
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<p>Sunday July 1 at home all day. W. fine</p>
<p>2 I scuffled Potatoes AM W Morrison's were here on a visit W. Warm Cler. G not here today</p>
<p>3 I took Nell to Morrison's this morning then helped G hoe Potatoes W. warm Cler]]</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy took wool to Cliffs went to MN's for dinner. G hoed Corn Am. went to Uncle Samls raising Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>5 Finished drawing dung Am Put in posts on townline & G hoed Corn & Potatoes I took Nell to Morrisons this evening. W. warm</p>
<p>6 G began Crossplowing fallow I went to Markham Am mowed thistles in fence Corners Pm. W. Cler</p>
<p>7 G Plowed I & JB nailed boards on posts east of lane on townline W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. John & girls kept house remarks by Br. C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover I & Nancy went to Chris Stories Pm Matty Cork is there sick She Cannot go home yet</p>
<p>9 G Plowed I Chored AM went to Markham Pm W. very warm slight showers</p>
<p>10 I began to Cut grass in Meadow near Hoovers Old Machine gave out after Cutting a few acres went to S Ramer's bought a new 2 wheal Kinby mower on shares with Br C for $60.00 & Old Machine. W. fine</p>
<p>11 Br S's Menno Cut for me W. fine Cool</p>
<p>12 Menno began Cutting this morning Machine wouldnt cut any more drew in 12 loads Pm Br C's team & Man & Mainland helped W. warm</p>
<p>13 Drew in 6 loads G & John took one load to JB's I moved some with new mower this evening it works very well W. fine pretty warm</p>
<p>14 G Plowed for Br S I finished big meadow Am then we Raked & Cocked till supper a slight rain stopped us Mainland helped Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on {blank space} by Br C</p>
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<p>Old M Nighswander's were here Pm we too a ride to AB's after supper W. very warm</p>
<p>16 drew in 12 loads hay the last in the big meadow except rakings Br C's two men helped Pm with team</p>
<p>17 I began mowing behind Cider house about 9 Am nearly finished G harrowed fallow Am mowed fence Corners in meadow & plowed Potatoes W. soaking rain last night warm today</p>
<p>18 Finished mowing 1/2 hour then began to rake & drew drew 6 loads till supper then raked & Cocked the rest of field after supper. W. warm</p>
<p>19 I & boys went to Cedar Grove Am hoed turnips Pm W fine shower last night</p>
<p>20 I brought home new Kirby No 5 reaper G & Mainland Cut some barly near Br C's Am Cut road round wheat below house Pm & hoed turnips W. Cler</p>
<p>21 Finished drawing in hay except rakings 8 loads Mainland helped Br C's Am I went to Clarks raising for one Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barky went to Finlaws & S Lehman's Pm W warm, slight shower</p>
<p>23 Cut wheat blow garden with new reaper works very well. W. very warm Close</p>
<p>24 Cut Most of wheat in west end of big field W. very warm</p>
<p>25 finished Wheat, very good crop. Cut part of barly in east end of big field G & Mainland Cut near Br C's with Cradle & Scythe W. very very Sultry & warm</p>
<p>26 Finished Cutting barly G & Mainland bound I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's he is very sick W. few drops of rain Pm very very Close</p>
<p>27 hoed turnips I & Br C took a drive with Colt after supper. W. Close heavy rain Pm some last night</p>
<p>28 hoed turnip Am G & Mainland bound barly Pm I & boys drew in 3 loads hay rakings Pm. W. very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I & Nancy & little boys started to Meeting at Altona heavy shower near Belford got wet then went to Manasse Fret's W. very warm</p>
<p>30 Drew in barly near Br C's & some out of big field W. very warm</p>
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<p>Finished drawing barly drew 7 loads wheat below garden W. warm</p>
<p>Aug 1 Finished drawing in all wheat Mainland helpled Br C warm</p>
<p>2 began Cutting Oats Shower stopped us at 3 Pm heavy rain this evening hoed turnip</p>
<p>3 Finished Cutting & binding Oats W. fine Cool</p>
<p>4 G & J Mainland shocked Oats I & boys Cut road round spring wheat Cut & bound about 4 acres W. fine Cler Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on Part of St John 5 C by R'd S Hoover RD Hoover's were here Pm. I Moyer's AB's & Br at supper. W. fair pretty warm</p>
<p>6 Cut spring wheat shower stopped us Pm</p>
<p>7 Finished Cutting spring wheat Am fine Crop I & Nancy went to Markham & JH Ramer's Pm. W. very heavystorm wind around north Pm . not much here</p>
<p>8 Pulled Peas with rake Mainland pulled little Piece below graveyard got done at supper</p>
<p>9 I & boys drew in fall wheat & barley rakings G hoed turnips W warm heavy thunder storm about 3 Pm Set Machine after supper</p>
<p>10 Threshed 268 boxes barly & 192 fall wheat great turnout of fall wheat this year W. fine</p>
<p>11 G helped CB's folks thresh I & boys drew in 2 loads Peas & 5 loads Oats I drew swail hay for H Stover after supper W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barkey D Smith from Vaughn & Sister R'd Jos Barkey's were here Pm W rainy</p>
<p>13 G helped Br N's thresh boys ganged fallow we went to see upwards of eighty Shetland Ponies after supper at D Reesor {illegible} he imported them. W. warm</p>
<p>14 Chored AM G & boys scuffled & hoed turnips I & Nancy Started Pm went to Abraham Gr??es to supper & to Jos Shirks to stay all night. W. rain this morning</p>
<p>15 went to D Shaver's at noon & to JB Groves at supper W. very heavy rain in Whitchurch at noon none at home</p>
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<p>August 16, 1877 drew in 2 loads spring wheat shower stopped us about 9 Oc then I went to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W very heavy rain & thunder storm</p>
<p>17 dug out roots & stump in field opposite Br C's W. warm</p>
<p>18 G helped M Dyke's thresh I & boys drew in spring wheat I got horses shod Am at Burnby's</p>
<p>Sunday 19 I & Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Widemans, went to Br inlaw's Saml Hoover's Pm & to Finlaw's at supper. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>20 G helped JD's thresh I & boys drew last spring wheat 2 loads then drew oats till night. W. Cler</p>
<p>21 G helped Pilkeys thresh I & boys finished drawing Oats & drew some Peas. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>22 Finished drawing Peas till noon which finishes our harvest G went away Pm</p>
<p>23 I & Nancy & Flavius went to Toronto sold butter at 25 ct Eggs at 14 cts G Pulled foxtail in Potatoes & drew Mainlands hay W. fine</p>
<p>24 Pulled foxtail Am G & John began fall Plowing below garden Pm. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>25 G & John fnished Plowing below garden I didnt do much JB was here fixing house roof & new barn roof W. fine warm Cler I & John got some lime at Hams to help finish wall at Meeting house the masons are working at it</p>
<p>Sundy 26 at home John & girls went to Meeting at Altona I have swelled face with Toothache Br S's & JD's were here. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>27 G ganged Pea ground in fallow I harrowed fallow & some of Pea ground went to Whitevale this evening. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>18 G drew dung on Pea ground I drew of stones W. warm shower Pm</p>
<p>29 G finished drawing dung I finished harrowing Pea ground & ganged little Orchard W. warm</p>
<p>30 Both Plowed in Pea ground I helped D Hoover dig a grave at Hebron for Hilt's Child W. warm</p>
<p>31 Plowed & Cleaned seed wheat I to funeral awhile Pm W. rain from 9 to noon</p>
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<p>Sept 1 Both Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM & to JD's Pm. John Plowed while I was away W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Wideman's 17 Converts were Baptized by Br C went to JL Reesor's after service John & girls went to Michael Frets. W. Cler Cool</p>
<p>3 G helped Br C's thresh with team I Plowed W. Cler</p>
<p>4 G helped Br C. thresh I helped too Am Plowed Pm. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>5 G & John finished Plowing G went to helped N Burkholder Plow about 9 Am I done nothing took sick last night with Purging & Vomiting W showry Pm</p>
<p>6 G helped Br S's thresh with team I & Nancy went awhile to Br S's Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>7 I & John Managed all to furrow out wheat & Plowed & sowed little Orchard with wheat G helped NB Plow W. warm Cler</p>
<p>8 G helped NB AM I & little boys set Machine Br C & his son Thomas helped us thresh Pm about 2 hours we threshed about 80 boses oats W. warm</p>
<p>Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper JB's MN's & Finlaw's boys were here Pm we went to Br N's awhile Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>10 Cleaned grists for us & J Mainland then I took them to Cedar Grove G began Plowing near Br C's I helped Pm W. rather Cloudy</p>
<p>11 Both Finished Plowing AM G helped S Ramer draw stones & I brought home Grists Pm W fine warm Br N's m sister & Aunt Lissy Burkholder, Uncle Chris we done started for Pennsylvania today</p>
<p>12 I & Br C started about 8 Am & took the train at Miliken for Toronto thern by Grand Trunk to Berlin arrived at 3 Pm went to R'd A Martins over night then to John Martins & to Thanksgiving service at Martins Meeting house then to David Martins awhile at Goods & C Snider to R'd S Weber's over night then to Thoman's to Conference at Berlin & to Widow Brubacker's over night then to R'd M Erbs who showed me all through</p>
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<p>Oct Sept 1877</p>
<p>the town then I took the train at 11.30 Am met Br C at Breslau got to Markham at 5 Pm where my boys met us got home found all well W. has been very hot & Close every day</p>
<p>Sunday 16 went to Meeting at Wideman's suitable Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper went to R'd Jos Barkeys after service W. rain this morning</p>
<p>17 I went to Kendricks for Tackle for moving buildings G Plowed in big field he began it last Friday</p>
<p>18 G Plowed I helped Move Meeting house got it half way W. fine</p>
<p>19 G Plowed Finished Moving Meeting House W. fine Cler</p>
<p>20 Finished Placing house on wall Am I & G dug some Potatoes W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>21 G Plowed I killed 4 lamb Am Plowed a little & Chored Pm W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>22 I & Nancy went to Christian Wideman's at Almira at dinner to Christian Brillingers at supper & to Martin Brillingers over night then went to Meeting at Almira remarks by R Jos Barky Sermon on St Luke part of 16 C by R'd J Wideman went to Abraham Hoover's after service W. fine</p>
<p>24 Dug Potatoes Henry Stover & his two boys helped W. very warm</p>
<p>25 G helped T Halls thresh I & John & Stovers dug Potatoes W. very warm for the season</p>
<p>26 G helped Halls thresh I John finished digging Potatoes then I went to Cedar Grove & Whitevale to sell wheat (Treadwell) to Cedar Grove & Whitevale to sell wheat W. very warm</p>
<p>27 I took 2 loads wheat (Treadwell) to Cedar Grove at $1.22 per bus G helped level ground round Meeting house Pm. W. very warm</p>
<p>28 I took small load wheat Am Cleaned load barly Pm W. very warm Cleaned</p>
<p>29 I & Benjamin & Br C went to Toronto sold Butter @ 23 cts eggs @ 15 cts G & John took load Barly to Bay @ 62cts. W. very warm</p>
<p>Sundy 30 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman old D Hoover's were here Pm Warm</p>
<p>Oct 1 Went to Markham W. warm Cler</p>
<p>2 Picked winter apples. W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>Oct 1877</p>
<p>Oct 3 I & Nancy & John went to Markham G Plowed Cleaned load barly PM W. cool</p>
<p>4 Went hunting with Nancy's Brother's & JH Ramer Shot 4 Black Squirrels W. rainy AM Cler PM</p>
<p>5 Cleaned Peas G sawed wood Pm I & boys drew in Pumpkins W. Cool</p>
<p>6 G went to Waterloo this morning I Killed a pig Am went to Cedar Grove & Whitevale Pm John Plowed piece south of graveyard W. Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron no preach Preaching Br C is away to the Twenty Cayuga & Clarendon Jacob Reesor read a Chapter & C Finlaw S Lehman's & Simon Hoover's were here Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>8 Chored Cleaned grist & took it to Mill this evening W. rain from east till 4 Pm</p>
<p>9 I & Nancy went to MN's W. Cool</p>
<p>10 I & John began plowing in Spring Wheat stubble about 11 Oc Am. W. Showry this Am Cler Pm</p>
<p>11 John & Flavius plowed AM I & little boys Made Pumpkin Cider at Cider Mill & John Plowed Pm . W. rather Cool Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>12 boiled sauce boys Plowed W. fine</p>
<p>12 boiled Pumpkin Sauce Am Made apple Cider & John plowed Pm W. fine</p>
<p>13 boiled apple sauce boys Plowed Am Picked apples Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 14 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd C Reesor from Lancaster Penn went to Finlaws Pm. W. fine cloudy this morning</p>
<p>15 I took 2 lambs to Jacob Hoover's Am I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm John Plowed W. very foggy Am fine Cler Pm</p>
<p>16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on by R'd C Reesor from Lancaster Penn RC Reesor & wife J Nissley & wife Finlaws R'd J Wideman & wife & Br C's were here Pm W. fine I took Jacob Wideman from Hay township to Christian Stover's this evening</p>
<p>17 I took 54 bus barly to F man's bay @ 52 cts W. Cool Flavius was with me he plowed Pm</p>
<p>18 Took Jacob Wideman to Joseph Reesor's P Am Made 60 gals Pumpkin & apple Cider Mixed Pm W Cloudy</p>
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<p>19 Boiled Sauce W. rainy all day</p>
<p>20 drew wood into shed Am I went to Cedar Grove & boys Picked Corn Pm W. Cler Cool</p>
<p>Sundy 21 I & Nancy & boys went to AB's girls to CB's W. Cler pretty cold east wind</p>
<p>22 Took in Chili Potatoes 48 bags W. ground froze last night</p>
<p>23 I & Br C went to Toronto sold Butter 22 1/2 cts per lb eggs 22 cts Chickens about 34 cts per {illegible} W. fine</p>
<p>24 G finished drawing sheep dung on west side of spring wheat stubble then we too in Rose Potatoes 20 Bags Am he plowed Pm. & I took in & Pitted Mangels & went to Br S's W very fine</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy went to Markham AM G plowed both Plowed till about 2 Pm drissly & wet then G threshed Peas cleaned a load of barly this evening W. rather wet</p>
<p>26 G & Herman took 41 bus barley to F mans bay @ 52 cts I Plowed Am I Plowed & G threshed Peas Pm Cleaned barley this evening W. Cler pretty Cold</p>
<p>27 G & Benjamin Took about 30 bus barley to F mans bay @ 52 cts John Plowed Am I finished Plowing Spring Wheat stubble till 3 Pm then I helped G & boys Pull turnips W. fine</p>
<p>Sundy 28 John & girls went to meeting at Widemans I & Nancy & boys went to JD's W. fine</p>
<p>29 I brought 1074 lbs Bran from Major Mills @ $10 per ton. Am helped G Pull turnips Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>30 I G & JB worked on new barnyard fence Am G Pulled turnips & I & JB finished fence PM W. fine</p>
<p>31 I took 30 bus barly to Cedar Grove to get Chopped & brought home some Scantling thing & Pulled some turnips Am Chored G cut wood Pm. W. heavy showers at noon</p>
<p>Nov 1 drew turnip with 2 waggons Am G Pulled I & boys drew with 1 waggon Pm got in 17 loads I & Nancy brought home Chop this evening W. fine</p>
<p>2 G threshed Peas I chored went to Cedar Grove Pm W. heavy rain from east Am wind Pm</p>
<p>3 Finished Pulling & drawing turnip nearly 7 loads Am G drew dung on field near Br. C's Flavius harrowed it I & John took in Cabbage Celery & last of Corn W. fine Am Squalls of soft snow Pm</p>
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<p>Nov 1877</p>
<p>Sunday 4 all went to Meeting remarks by Br C sermon on by R'd Honsburg from Pa Jacob & David Gotshalk came to stay all night W. fine Cloudy rainy this evening</p>
<p>5 I & Nancy took the Brothers Gotshalk to Saul Reesor's at dinner then took them to Meeting at Widemans at 2 Pm. where Hansburger Preached/ then we left them at Jonas Rayner's W. rain Am snow Pm. Cold wind</p>
<p>6 G finished drawing dug & spread it I took apples into Celler W. snow nearly all gone</p>
<p>7 Pulled down & built up fence on Scarboro townline across creek flats Br N's were here awhile Pm with C Kittenhouse & wife & Hoch & wife from Cayuga W. frose last night mild today</p>
<p>8 Drew home old rails & rubbish from fence this morning weighed some hay for Mr Burton Chored Pm G sawed wood. W steady rain from east nearly all day</p>
<p>9 I went to Markham G chopped in old bush I drew roots & stones off field near Br. C's Pm. G filled Pine stump holes awhile Pm W frose hard towards evening</p>
<p>10 Chored put in new hog post Am G & boys took 1762 lbs hay to green river for Mr Burton @ 15.00 per ton W. frose very hard last night fine today</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home Br S's were here Pm. W. cool thawed a little</p>
<p>12 dug in garden AM Plowed near Br C's Pm thawed Pm</p>
<p>13 I went to Cedar Grove Am G threshed Peas Both Plowed Pm. frose last night. Speights waggon works in Markham were burned last night</p>
<p>14 began to Plow about 9 Am finished near Br C's & bean below garden W. fine Cler raining now 9 Pm Br S's & Joseph Wismers from Clinton were here awhile Pm. & Br N's & family this evening</p>
<p>15 John & G finished Plowing below garden I Chored & went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. mild</p>
<p>16 I & John Plowed below orchard G helped N B Noah Burkholder thresh. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>17 John & G nearly finished root ground below orchard I didn't feel well. Cold in head went to Cedar Grove Pm. W fine & mild</p>
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<p>Surveyors have been operating in this vicinity for about 2 weeks trying to locate a line for the Toronto & Ottawa railway. Surveyed from Toronto up through Scarboro through David Hane's farm & Br S's west end, north of Cedar Grove by White hill mills to the north of Whitevale, found the crossing of Chuffins Creek rather expensive went back yesterday turned east below David Hanes along fifth Con Scarboro a little south through W Morrison's farm ( late Henry Peters) then found the elevation to high, turned back this morning Crossed at the While hill Mills east to south of Belford by Fret's farm & south of Whitevale, like the crossing better dont know if they will adopt it or not</p>
<p>Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to Aunt CB's children to Br C's W. Cold north wind</p>
<p>19 G cut wood in bush I & JOhn brought load sawdust & Chored W. Cold freesing</p>
<p>20 G cut edgings AM we helped D Moyer put eavestroughs on front of barn Pm. W. Cler Cold</p>
<p>21 I & Nancy went to Markham Am G went home, got some {illegible} W. Cler rather milder east wind....</p>
<p>22 G didn't Come, no school. Governor's Thanksgiving day. John finished plowing root ground I went to Cedar Grove Pm for meet. Jac Hoover comes every Thursday. W. milder. rather drissly</p>
<p>3 I went to AB's Am to ask them to help kill our pigs on Tuesday. G Cut edgings Am threshed Peas Pm. W. drissly & wet</p>
<p>4 G threshed Peas Am Cut wood Pm we cleaned shop I & John went to SM for some eave trough Pm I went to JD's to ask him to help kill our Pigs on Tuesday W. rain from east all day H Moyer was here today Peddling Medicine</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home all day. W. rain from east all day</p>
<p>26 I went to Markham. W like Clearing up Am heavy rain from east Pm. got a good soaking roads bad</p>
<p>27 we killed six hogs. W. fine mild</p>
<p>28 I salted meat G threshed Peas. W sawed wood W. Cooler</p>
<p>29 G threshed Peas I chored. W. Colder. freesing</p>
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<p>Nov Dec 1877</p>
<p>30 weighed a ton of hay for Martin Barky ( he has bought J Reeves place & wares on 3rd Con Pickering) @ G & I top thrashed some oats sheave's & I went to Cedar Grove W. pretty Cold Cler frose pretty hard</p>
<p>Dec: 1 Chored G threshed Peas. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on {blank space} by Br C I & Nancy went to Br C's awhile Pm Br C's were here this evening. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>3 I & Nancy helped AB's Kill hogs W. Milder</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to J H Ramer's had dinner of Venison saw a Bear that he shot in the northern woods he was away hunting five weeks got six deer & a bear W Milder some rain Pm</p>
<p>5 I helped JD's Kill hogs W. some rain</p>
<p>6 I helped Br S's Kill hogs G helped CB's W. Mild</p>
<p>7 G cut wood in old bush W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>8 G drew wood in shed from old bush W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home JD's were here W. fine Cler</p>
<p>10 I & Nancy went Markham & to Finlaws roads pretty good W. some snow Am soft Pm</p>
<p>11 I helped Br C's kill hogs G went home has a boil on his wrist W. fine Cler mild</p>
<p>12 I asked hands to thresh on Friday. W. very fine</p>
<p>13 I & John fixed up Machine W. mild very high wind tonight</p>
<p>14 threshed about 300 bus wheat & about 40 oats</p>
<p>15 Finished threshing Am about 300 bus oats W. very fine & mild for the season I went to Dyke's bush with Br S's he buys all my down pine & logs in the bush W. very mild</p>
<p>Sunday 16 went to Br S's W. Mild Cler</p>
<p>17 bean to fix and arch for boiling sap in Calf Pasture behind Cider house I & Nancy went to A Hoover's they live on Chris Ramer's old place W. very fine like April</p>
<p>18 G threshed Peas I Chored & Killed a calf Pm. W. frose hard, rain a little at bedtime</p>
<p>19 G finished threshing Peas I chored Am I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. fine mild like spring rainy Am</p>
<p>20 went to sale of Uncle CB's property Pm G went too Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here at noon W. mild Cloudy</p>
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<p>21 Chored AM went to Cedar Grove Pm W. very Mild Cloudy</p>
<p>22 I. JD & his boy & Isaac Moyer went to F mans bay to Troll for Pikes caught none W. foggy very mild roads bad</p>
<p>Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C went to Br N's after service. W. foggy & mild</p>
<p>24 I went to Markham, roads very bad. W. damp, foggy</p>
<p>Christmas day 25. went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C. went to Br C's Pm. W. mild foggy. trees covered with beautiful white frost. a very little rain this evening</p>
<p>26 G worked for Br C I & boys went shooting a while Pm. finished Arch for boiling sap. W. thawing ice off trees mild & soft People plowing all over</p>
<p>27 G sawed wood I & boys drew rails off townline east of lane to bush fence on 11th Con. W. like april bright & Cler I am certain I & Nancy saw yellow birds last week</p>
<p>28 Cleaned Peas Am G sawed wood & boys took grist Chop to Mill Pm. W. about like May</p>
<p>29 I & John dug pine roots behind barn Am & John dug Pm I & Nancy went to Markham W. fine Mild roads pretty bad yet</p>
<p>Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke rest of 2nd C by R'd S Hoover G & his folks were here Pm W. Colder</p>
<p>31 Chopped in old bush I & John sawed tops off posts barnyard fence Pm. W. sharp frost Cold wind G went home this evening he has 3 1/2 days to work yet inlaws Came to stay all night</p>
<p>January 1st 1878 went to AB's to quilting. W. Milder cloudy Pm</p>
<p><br /> Chored. W. about an inch of snow. pretty Cold</p>
<p>Chored I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm roads very rough. Cold & sharp</p>
<p>Cleaned some oats & chored in shop. W. snowed all day. mild</p>
<p>Washed double harness. I & JOhn went Fox hunting with JH Ramer in Scarboro. got one. snow about inches deep blowed hard last night. turnpike pretty bare</p>
<p>Sunday 6 Went to JD's W. very Cold. rough thin sleighing</p>
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<p>7 Finished Oiling double harness Am then I & boys drew out pine top wood at Dyke bush Pm went to Martin Barkeys this evening I & Br N went to J Higgins to audit school accounts W. very Cold Am. milder tonight</p>
<p>8 I & boys drew out cood Am Chored Pm W. snowed awhile Pm milder</p>
<p>9 I & John went to Markham Am Chored Pm. W. milder sleighing very thin</p>
<p>10 Chored. W. rain from east all day</p>
<p>11 Chored. John took grist Chop I went as far a Br S's Nancy went to store W. soft snow & frain Am Cloudy Pm snow nearly gone</p>
<p>12 I went to Manases Fret's this morning boys brought home Chop Pm. W. Mild roads getting very bad. a real April night I was sitting out in the dooryard amusing myself with the little boys till the call came for supper</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home all day Br C. were here Pm W. Cloudy dull</p>
<p>14 Chored Am. drew some wood on pile in old bush Pm. John & Flavius went to school W. Mild a little snow last night & Am</p>
<p>15 I & J Mainland helped Pilky thresh W. pretty Cold, a few snow squauls</p>
<p>16 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm W. Cold roads rough</p>
<p>17 G & J Mainland came this Morning to go with me to help thresh at Br S's Machine didnt Come so G drew wood in old bush AM we went to thresh Pm. W. mild we went with sleigh but was very tough</p>
<p>18 I & G helped finished thresh Am W. mild</p>
<p>19 I & Nancy went to funeral of Abraham Stouff he was buried at Altona. Sermon on Isaih 38 C by R'd S Hoover some in english by Stakly went to M N's Pm. W. foggy this morning Cler up like April beautiful mild & bright road pretty good</p>
<p>Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 14 C by R'd S Hoover AB's were here Pm . W. Cloudy began to rain this evening</p>
<p>21 Chored W. mild rained all last night</p>
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<p>22 I & Nancy went to Markham & to Jonas Raymer's Cloudy AM soft snow Pm & roads sloppy</p>
<p>23 blowed up terrible Cold last night very very Cold today</p>
<p>24 JB came this morning for hay so I & John took him a load. W. milder roads pretty good</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's & I went to MN's 10 bus Poorland or Rio Grande spring wheat @ 1.5 per bus W. Milder roads pretty good</p>
<p>26 Chored & helped Br C kill a beef W. a very little snow last night drissly Am Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} B C David Burkholder & MN's were here Pm. W. mild. John & girls went to JD's this evening</p>
<p>28 helped D Hare load up 2 loads of our hay he is taking it to Toronto & takes $4.00 per ton for his Pay</p>
<p>29 I & Nancy went to Jac Reesor's they were not at home we went to I Moyer's W. very Cold yesterday & today</p>
<p>30 weighed a ton of hay for Martin Barky @ $14.00 W. pretty cold, east wind. Cler</p>
<p>31 Took sow to J Peter's W. very cold. biting east wind</p>
<p>Feb 1 were told early this morning that Martin Hoover died suddenly this morning at 4 Oc. Then I took my daughter Adeline & Br C's daughter Elisabeth after breakfast & went up. I helped to lay him out then came home. have bad Toothache & pain in face. W. snow from east Am. some last night</p>
<p>2 Kept in house. W. very bright & Clear all day damp air. thawing a little in the sun, no sleigh</p>
<p>Sunday 3 I staid with Baby Nancy & Children went to Martin Hoover's Funeral at Hebron Sermon by Br C & A Raymers S Lehman's & Br inlaw Samuel Hoover's were here Pm. W. fine. Cler. thawing in the sun</p>
<p>Went to Hebron Am to elect Trustees for the C{illegible}t B's S & N & Manasse Frets were elected W. Cler</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Am & I went to see bert Gawley W. mild thawing some Pm</p>
<p>shelled Corn I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove took Corn to Mill & brought home Chop W. mild I and boys & Br N's Peter Killed 2 pigs Pm W. fair</p>
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<p>8 I & Nancy took 2 Pigs to S Ramer Cedar Grove sold them at $5.00 per cwt then went to Markham & to Joseph G{illegible} on a visit. W. east wind not very strong a little rain & sleet this evening</p>
<p>9 I & John drew a load 1 1/2 in lumber to Markham Station Br S's are drawing for us. W. snow last night & some Am. pretty Cold, road pretty rough</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home all day. W. Cold. snow from east</p>
<p>11 I & John drew big load of lumber to Station AM with sleigh pretty tough sleighing. Cleaned gr. W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>12 I & Br S put lumber on Cars Am. I & boys Cleaned grist Pm. Br S's were here this evening W. milder</p>
<p>13 I & Nancy went to Finlaws I went to sale on P Milne's farm awhile Pm. we went to JB's this evening. W. fine thawing roads going fast</p>
<p>14 Took 10 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills this morning then drew home 2 rail cuts John & girls went to MN's Pm. we & Children went to AB's this evening. W. fine Cler nearly all day</p>
<p>15 drew rail Cuts & brought home grist W. Cler</p>
<p>16 drew rail cuts Am hung up port Pm W. freezing at night & thawing in the day sleighing bad</p>
<p>Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C Martin Barkey's were here Pm Br S's youngsters & Br C's were here this evening</p>
<p>18 Chored Am went to Funeral of W Coxworth Pm. W. sharp but Cler sleighing about gone</p>
<p>19 Went to S Lehman's on a visit. W. pretty sharp good wheeling</p>
<p>20 Chored Am went to Markham to get Frank & Nell shod Pm. Nancy went as far as Dyke's W. a few inches soft snow last night going fa?? again. I went with sleigh. but was tough going</p>
<p>21 Chored. W. hard blow from east rain nearly all day</p>
<p>22 rain nearly all day. real February storm I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Am. very wet. high water</p>
<p>23 Chored Cut wood. swept Meeting house R'd Amos Crsssman & wife J Nahngang & wife from Wilmot Came to stay all night W. squall of soft snow a little rain.</p>
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<p>Sundy 24 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd Jos Barkey sermon on St Mat 18 by R'd A Cressman. JH Ramer's S Reesor & Finlaw youngsters were here Pm. W. frose last night pretty cold</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 28 C by R'd A Cressman went to A Hoover's W. rather Colder</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd Wideman sermon on Romans 12 C by R'd A Cressman went to Finlaws & Br inlaw David Hoover's he is sick. W. very Cold north wind this morning W Mild today roads very sloppy</p>
<p>27 Chored & went to Br S's Pm his wife is sick with fluensa W. mild. freeses at night & thaws in day time</p>
<p>28 I & boys & Br C killed our beef Cow Am Lehman's were here. bought a quarter W. fine</p>
<p>March 1st I went to Cherrywood. ordered a new buggy $96.00 went to AB's Chored Pm. W. sharp B's & SD's were here this evening</p>
<p>Chored AM. I went to Markham Pm Cloudy Am. rain from east Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Br. S's Pm wife is sick yet W. Cloudy roads muddy Chored. W. Cold windy frose hard last night</p>
<p>Chored. M Dyke's were here this evening. W. very mild</p>
<p>Chored Am went to old W Morrison's sale Am W. like May, roads very soft</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Br S's awhile & I went to Cedar Grove W. very warm</p>
<p>Chored & make plank walk from door to gate. W. like may very pleasant for the season</p>
<p>Sunday 10 went to Br N's W. mild Cler</p>
<p>Chored AM. went to Cherrywood Pm rained awhile Am Cloudy Pm</p>
<p>Chored. W. foggy. drissly all day worked in shop W. rainy & dull</p>
<p>Chored Am went to Cedar Grove Pm W soft snow & rain nearly all day</p>
<p>took grist Chop to Mill Am W. fine Cler, roads bad little frost last night</p>
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<p>Mar 1878</p>
<p>16 I & boys Chored & cut wood Am then we went to W Burkholdr's Sale Pm. I bout 2 turnip hoes @ 3 cts each Cylinder wrench & Irons 25ct & Market Sleigh @ $8.00. W. fine Cler roads very bad people get stuck several places</p>
<p>Sunday 17 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Luke 14 C by Br C went to br S's Pm W. Cool Cler</p>
<p>18 went to several of the neighbours Am to tell them that Abraham Wideman died yesterday Chored Pm W. Cler Cool wind</p>
<p>19 I & boys Cleaned seed Peas and some wheat W. Cler. some wind from N West</p>
<p>20 I & Nancy went to A Wideman's Funeral AB's went with us. roads some better sermon on 90 Psalm by Br C & S Hoover some English by John Boyer went to Finlaws. W. Cler sharp NW wind</p>
<p>21 I went to H Stover's & to M Fret's to see G Thoman to help cut wood tomorrow. I went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. pretty sharp</p>
<p>22 I & John & H Stover & G sawed wood with crosscut saw. dras that we had intended for Sawing Machine. W. mild. Cler.</p>
<p>23 Sawed wood. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mat 20 C by Br C Finlaws were here Pm W. very Cold blowup last night very Cold wind from north all day. frose hard</p>
<p>25 I & H Stover split wood W. Cold north wind</p>
<p>26 I & John went to Cherrywood brought home sleigh that I bought at W Burkholders Sale I went to a meeting at Hebron Pm to Consider the Propriety of repairing on enlarging the Meeting House decided to repair. W. milder ground white with snow roads pretty good</p>
<p>27 went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's ground white with snow this morning, very warm today. all away again</p>
<p>28 Chored, a man got stuck at end of lane. staid all night with us, he came from Oshawa with a load of seeders. W. soft snow & rain nearly all day. roads very bad</p>
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<p>Mar April 1878</p>
<p>29. I & Nancy went to Toronto roads very bad till Markham road. south of 4th Con Scarboro pretty good after that Butter 22ct eggs 11cts W. fine {illegible} last night. warm today</p>
<p>30 I & boys pulled down & built up fence around Calf Pasture. W. raw wind</p>
<p>31 Sunday. I & Nancy went to Meeting at John Cober's. W. Cool wind. Cler</p>
<p>April 1 G E Thoman began work today @ 17.00 per month for a term of 8 months began to draw out Pine & Hemlock wood Dyke bush I went to Markham Pm deposited $60.00 in Savings Bank W. fine beautiful, roads getting better again drew out wood. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>drew out wood. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>drew out wood. JH Ramers came Pm I came home G & John nearly finished W. fine</p>
<p>G sawed wood & I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills brought home 12 bus Peas from Colon Reesor's @ 65 cts in barn Pm. W. fine warm Cler white frost last night</p>
<p>finished fence east of new barn Am began pulling down fence west of lane behind barn. then JB's Came . G split woodl W. very fine</p>
<p>sowed field near Br C's with Rio Grande on land wheat put in posts west of lane behind barn awhile Pm. W. W. warm air blowed up Cold Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Altona remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St John C by Br C went to MN's after service John & girls went to Simon Hoover's W. Cold north wind. roads good</p>
<p>I & G Cleaned seed oats for us & Br N & John Plowed in furrows in big field Am G harrowed field Pm. I & Nancy went to Funeral of James Hilt's wife at Hebron Pm. W. fine</p>
<p>Sowed Poor land wheat below garden as far at a orchard Am worked in barn Pm strong east weind Am rain Pm heavy this evening</p>
<p>John & G Plowed in field behind barn I went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. Cloudy. showry Pm</p>
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<p>Apr 1878</p>
<p>11 G Plowed I & John took Grist wheat to Mill Am I began to sow Oats in big field Pm W. warm</p>
<p>12 G Finished sowing big field with Oats John ganged east of orchard it is rather rough for the seeder. I sowed some of it with Fife wheat W. Cler. windy</p>
<p>13 G harrowed big field & finished plowing west part of field behind barn about 3 1/2 acres we intend to fallow the rest J & I ganged rest of field east of Orchard, except strip east of did Creek too soft then sowed with fife wheat John & Flavius brought home grist this evening. W. Cler. windy Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews 11 C by R'd S Hoover we went to JD's Pm John & girls went to Br N's W. Cool</p>
<p>15 G harrowed east part of field east of dam then sowed Peas with seeder I sowed west part of fallow behind barn with Peas by hand 9 bus John harrowed it then began to roll spring wheat W. Cler. rather Cool</p>
<p>16 G finished sowing Peas 12 bus east of dam then harrowed it. then sawed wood John rolled all day. I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's to dinner. W. fine. Cool air</p>
<p>17 John finished rolling our spring Crop G sawed wood Am helped me kill 2 meat pigs Pm W. warm as June. we have had an exceptional early spring. Cattle & sheep are running in the roads. grass is Coming nice & green fall wheat looks well. trees are begining to bud fine</p>
<p>18 I & John went to Toronto, sold 2 Pigs @ $6.00 per Cwt Oats @ 36 cts eggs @ 11 cts W. fine warm</p>
<p>Good Friday 19 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C went to Noah Burkholder's Pm. W. very fine warm. a little rain this morning</p>
<p>20 Made some straight fence west of lane behind barn & drove stakes around Calf pasture I went to JD's & rung his Pigs W. a little rainy Am warm Pm things are growing very fast</p>
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<p>April May 1878</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by BC sermon on St Mark 16 C by R'd Jos Barky Ann Sherrick was here PM staying all night W. Cool north wind. Cler</p>
<p>Easter Monday 22 at home all day W. east wind, rain Pm</p>
<p>23 Chored. G split wood. W. squally</p>
<p>24 I took Nancy & Ann Shirk to AB's this morning Mare Jess got sick on the way the road. had to leave her at AB's got some Medicine for her Came home left her. W. Cloudy. Am rain & very heavy storm of wind Pm. not much wind here</p>
<p>25 went this morning to bring home mare. is all right again. G split wood Am . Carried Potatoes out of Cellar Pm. W. fine Cler heard that a brick school house on Brock road 4th Con Pickering was party unroofed yesterday</p>
<p>26 Finished Carrying Potatoes & helped D Hare put on a load of our hay Am Cleaned wheat Pm. W. fne warm Cler</p>
<p>27 G was at home today I & boys Chored Am went to S M Pm. boys fished I bought doz sucker's W. foggy Am Cler Pm</p>
<p>Sunday 28 I & Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by R'd Jos Barkey went to CB Hoover's Pm W. showers Pm</p>
<p>29 Cut seed Potatoes W. rainy all day I went to Whitevale Pm to Telegraph a Message to Dr Freel C's Ketusa has a very bad Cough a good while</p>
<p>30 I & John went fishing with JD & Lottern caught 65 Am. G & John pulled Pidgeon weed PM I went to Cherrywood W. fine Cler</p>
<p>May 1 Pulled down & build up bush fence along 11th Con W. fine Cler. I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper Dunkin act in force today Bush green</p>
<p>Chored Am. drove stakes in bush fence Pm</p>
<p>Steady light rain Am. Cler Pm</p>
<p>went to Bee at Meetinghouse putting up poles & cleaning up graveyard. W. some rain Am & Pm</p>
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<p>Mar 1878</p>
<p>4 Cleaned Wheat all day W. Cloudy Am. Cler Pm</p>
<p>Sundy 5 at home. Br S's were here W.</p>
<p>6 Chored & I & Nancy went to M Dykes Am. his wife was Confined yesterday. still born Daughter. I went with Matthew to bury it Pm. John & G Picked stones off big Meadow Brought home new Buggy W. very warm. Shows last night</p>
<p>7 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's they have a Son John & G sawed wood & Pulled down fence east of bush north part W. thunder last night rain this Morning, very growing weather, very early season apple trees in blossom. Cherry bloom about falling off I saw a growth of this years wood on a young Maple today fully eight inches long</p>
<p>8 Chored Am. went to a bee filling in low spot in graveyard where Meeting house stood. W. rain this morning warm today thunder storm this evening</p>
<p>9 I & Nancy went to Michael Fret's & to Markham W Clear, roads muddy. full of holes G & John Pulled down fence east of bush south part & kiiled Caterpillers & washed sheep</p>
<p>10 built up fence & bagged Potatoes</p>
<p>11 I & Flavius went to Toronto sold eggs @ 10 cts Butter 19cts Potatoes 48 per bag W. Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 12 I Nancy John & Girls went to Meeting in double Buggy remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on suitable Text for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C went to Finlaws after service W. very Cold for the season a slight squaul of snow this morning</p>
<p>13 wired fence along bush on 11th Con & south half east of bush W. very Cold Am milder Pm</p>
<p>14 I & Nancy went to Markham Am began to draw dung on root ground Pm W. hard frst last night, ground frose a little Ice as thick as heavy window glass grass frose stiff</p>
<p>15 helped wash Meeting house Am N MN's were here J & G Finished drawing dung on Corn & Potato ground & spread it W. fine Cler</p>
<p>16 I sheared sheep G Plowed root ground W. white frost last night fine today</p>
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<p>May 1878</p>
<p>G Plowed root ground I & John Planted corn I went to Ceder Groves this evening. W fine Cler</p>
<p>Planted Potatoes. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover suitable sermon for Celebrating of Lords supper by Br C Ann Shirk was here Pm. W. Showry, Cool.</p>
<p>Chored Am I & Nancy took wood to Altona Mills Pm. had supper at Br inlaw John Hoover's John & G spudded thistles W. very heavy rain wind Pm.</p>
<p>spudded Thistles I went to J Schnells sale Pm. bought 4 Chains @ 5ct each, Candlestick {missing} cts & Axe 5 cts. W. fine Cler cool</p>
<p>2 Chored. J & G spudded thistles I cut my left hand Pm. W. fine drying weather White frost last night, not very heavy</p>
<p>Chored. J & G spudded thistles W. Cler went to Cherrywood AM to see about getting our road scraper repaired. took it Pm</p>
<p>4 sorted Potatoes Am boys spudded thistles Pm I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening heavy shower this Morning. Clear & warm today</p>
<p>Finished spudding thistles G Plowed turnip ground Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 26 all went to Meeting we & little boys went D Ramers at dinner & Joe Wideman's at supper & girls went in new buggy W. shower at noon remarks by Joe Wideman sermon on {blank space} by S Hoover</p>
<p>G was doing his road work John & Herman got Nell & Frank shod & I went to Cherrywood M I & J Herman & Abram went fishing to rouge dead water. didnt bite well W. fine</p>
<p>I took 1285 lbs hay to JB John finished sowing turnip ground W. fine Cool Cler G doing road work Wheat heading out</p>
<p>I took wool to Altona G & J drew dung fallow JH Ramer's here at supper W. Cool Cler</p>
<p>Ascension day 30 at home Br inlaw John & Simon Hoover's were here W. fine Cler. Cool</p>
<p>drew dung on fallow behind barn I had Merry Nell shod at C Morrisons Then I & John took Henday {?} to Altona to get new Mould on . W. warm Cler</p>
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<p>June 1878</p>
<p>June 1 drew dung with 2 waggons filled fallow W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday All went to Meeting at Altona I Nancy & little boys went to Edward Moyer's for dinner & to Henry Boyer's at supper W. fine Cler remarks by Joseph Barky sermon on St John Parts of 12 C by Br. C</p>
<p>I went to Boxgrove AM JD's brought Joseph Brennman & Saul Diller & Johnie Broths here Pm. W. warm Cler G began Plowing fallow</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to Funeral of D Hane's Child at Widemans. Sermon on 1st Peter 1st C & 16 V by Br C went to JB's Pm. W. Wm Diller & Brennamen her tonight</p>
<p>5 I took Diller & Brenneman around the 4th & 3rd Con of Pickering today W. Cool</p>
<p>6 went to F man's by today with JD & his Brother & Joseph Brennamen Caught no fish but had a fine day boating a slight white frost this morning fine today</p>
<p>7 helped Br C put posts under his woodshed he had moved it & is building a new house. G finished plowing fallow except headlands sorted some potatoes Pm. W. a little rain Pm. fine steady rain this evening</p>
<p>8 I & G dug stump in fallow Am John harrowing turnip ground & Potatoes Am I & Nancy went to Funeral of Aunt Esther Armstrong Pm. W. Cool</p>
<p>Whitsunday 9 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove & to Br S's Pm. John & girls went home remarks & sermon on {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Whitmonday 10 I & Nancy & girls went to Elmdale Mills Duffin's Creek to Ben Hoover's boys went fishing at Br S's . W. Cler</p>
<p>11 I went to Unionville for My road list Am Chored & went to Cedar Grove this evening. W. fine Shower at noon</p>
<p>12 burned pine Stump Am warned hands to work on roads on Monday. P,. W. warm Cler J & G spudded thistles</p>
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<p>June 1878</p>
<p>went to Whitevale & Cherrywood Am I & J made Picket fence with laths from woodshed west lane fence Pm. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>G went to Bee to repair lane from 11 Con to Cedar Grove Plowed in turnip ground, fixed some fence in front of Beehouse. W. very warm</p>
<p>G Plowed in turnip ground. I & J put in Cedar Culvert at foot of hill near Br C's very warm. getting dry</p>
<p>Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John 1st C R'd Samuel Weber from Waterloo Filaws C Burkholder's were after service & Jonas Ramer's Peter Ramer & S Weber, & wife Pm heavy rain & thunder last night very very warm day. slight shower today. not much</p>
<p>Worked on roads, had teams drawing gravel on Scarboro townline opposite our place W. Cool</p>
<p>Worked on roads, drew gravel. G at home yesterday & today W. fine. warm</p>
<p>Finished road work turnpiking on 11th Con M John harrowed & rolled turnip ground yesterday & Monday I & Nancy went to John Hoover's on 6th Con {illegible - two words} Pm. W. warm Cler then went to John Widemans to stay all night</p>
<p>went to Meeting at Almira remarks by Barkey sermon on St Mat 25 C by R'd Samuel Weber from Waterloo went to Danl Widemans after service & to Daniel Hoover's 6th Con Markham at supper W. warm a little rain this evening</p>
<p>G & J made turnip drills got about half {?ed} this evening. W. a little rain this morning. Clerd up Came on this evening very heavy. splendid shower</p>
<p>Chored. G harrowed fallow Pm. W. Some rain</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home AB's were here. W. rainy nearly all day</p>
<p>split rails. W. fine. Cool. all day</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Toronto. Butter 13 cts Eggs 14 cts Potatoes 63 cts per bag. W. fine. Aunt Lissy Burkholder went with us</p>
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<p>June July 1878</p>
<p>26 I & John took a cord of Pine & Hemlock to Markham to Banbridge & got Jess & Cent shod G was at home W. fine cool {blank space}1878</p>
<p>27 Cleaned Wheat W. very warm Cler</p>
<p>28 Fixed beaming board fence along Pickering townline. W. very warm. Cler</p>
<p>29 G sawed old rails. John Plowed low piece east of Creek, east of Orchard Pm I went to Markham Pm. W. very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St John part of 3rd C by R'd S Hoover went to MN's for dinner & supper W. very warm, very warm</p>
<p>July 1 I didnt do much. G hoed Corn I & Nancy went to Br S's AM. his wife is sick I went to Abraham Hoover's Pm to see a new threshing Machine running that N Burkholder made it runs well. W. very very warm. I think the warmest day this season</p>
<p>2 Worked at straight rail fence west of back lane W. very very warm</p>
<p>3 Chored G split wood. W. rained nearly all day</p>
<p>4 worked at fence. W. heavy thunder this morning & heavy rain Cleared up, very warm</p>
<p>5 Finished fence as far as dam then I & Nancy went to Solomon Burkholders & I went to Altona for Plow G hoed Potatoes W. very warm. Cool breese from north</p>
<p>6 G Plowed in fallow J helped awhile AM I & J fixed some fence along Pasture & went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. very warm, sawed off fence Posts after supper</p>
<p>Sundy 7 all went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks on St John 1st C. 1st to 36 V by Br C Br inlaw Saul Hoover & wife & Otta Gilmer were baptised today went to Finlaws after service & to S Lehman's at supper. W. very warm. very warm</p>
<p>8 John & G Plowed I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's Pm he is sick. W. very warm fine shower this morning, heavy rain north at noon</p>
<p>9 J & G Plowed Am. I began to Mow in big meadow Pm J & G Plowed Potatoes W. warm</p>
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<p>July 1878</p>
<p>I mowed G Put on Paris Green on Potatoes mowed along fences raked & Cocked some Pm a little rain this morning Cler & windy</p>
<p>{Can't read} boys scuffled Cow Corn after dinner Finished Mowing big Meadow Am Chored Pm Cler AM rainy Pm & heavy this evening all Chored. W. Cloudy. rainy AM</p>
<p>J & G Plowed AM. G hoed Cow Corn Pm I took Sow to J Peters W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 14 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover S Lehman's & Aaron Adeline Burkholder. were here Pm. went to B's after supper. W. quite warm</p>
<p>Finished raking big meadow & drew two loads AM drew 4 PM & I Cocked the {can't see} Martin Barky helped Pm. W. warm</p>
<p>drew 6 loads hay & began Cutting road round fall wheat. shower about 6 Oclock Pm W. very very warm</p>
<p>Cut some wheat Am heavy shower after {cant see} hoed turnips Pm. I & boys Killed a beef after supper. I & John went to Cedar Grove this evening. heard that Tobias Nighswander & his son were drowned on Manitoulin Island on Friday last boat upset Cut wheat. W. not quite so warm</p>
<p>Finished cutting wheat little Orchard too</p>
<p>& boys Finished drawing hay out of big meadow. 4 loads. N Burkholder's man helped us today. W. very warm</p>
<p>Sundy 21. went to H Stover's Pm W cool, strong north wind, a little rain last night</p>
<p>Mowed Meadow behind Cider house. I & boys raked one row around field after supper helped NB. W. fine Cool strong N wind</p>
<p>I & boys finished Cocking . G helped CB. I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper. W. Cool. N wind</p>
<p>Drew in 15 loads wheat. W. fine pretty Cool</p>
<p>Finished drawing wheat 5 loads AM. drew 2 loads rakings out of big meadow & 2 loads hay behind cider house till supper. when it began to rain</p>
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<p>July Aug 1878</p>
<p>26 Chored G went home at noon W. rained heavy all day. raised water. very wet</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to Markham am. to execute a Deed for ground for Church yard Property about 1/2 acre that I sold for yard for Church & sheds boys & G hoed turnip I Cut road round spring wheat PM</p>
<p>Sunday 28 I & Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Altona remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 20 C by Br C went to Simon Hoover's Pm & to D Burkholder's at supper W. fine Cler. Cool</p>
<p>29 Cut bound & shocked Poor Land wheat south of old bush. W. Cloudy, drissly this evening</p>
<p>30 G & boys hoed & scuffled turnips AM Cut Poor Land Whead below garden Pm W. Cloudy AM. drissly this evening</p>
<p>31 I & boys John & Flavius went to Markham & G hoed turnips AM bound & nearly shocked last of Poorland Wheat till supper heavy rain after supper, very wet time</p>
<p>August 1 G hoed turnip I cradled road around fife wheat back of graveyard & he bound till noon then we cut last of Poor Land Wheat east of orchard till about 4 Pm then a heavy rain & thinder Shower Came up Lightning struck Henry Boyer's barn & burnt it with his hay & barly</p>
<p>2 G Cut road around Oats & shocked some wheat AM I drew load of hay for H Stover. very wet. Finished Cutting spring wheat & 5 rounds of Oats John drives the reaper. has boil on his hand</p>
<p>3 I cut Oats AM. John's hand very sore. G bound Spring Wheat. John drove Pm boil broke I & G bound Oats Pm. W. prety warm</p>
<p>Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover JD's were here Pm W. heavy rain Pm pretty warm</p>
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<p>Aug 1878</p>
<p>began binding spring wheat about 10. Am Finished at supper. then set Machine W. Cloudy</p>
<p>{??} & G shocked oats till about 1/2 past nine then hoed turnip boys & me asked hands to thresh. threshed Pm. about 180 bus Clawson wheat. pretty good Sample. W. rain this morning . Shower at noon. Cler Pm</p>
<p>G helped D Hoover thresh I & boys drew loads hay Pm. W. wind Cler girls went to Funeral of Michael Burkholder's Child Pm I & Nancy went to Henry Boyer's afte supper G bound Oats I & boys drew 11 loads spring wheat . W. warm. Strong wind Pm all Finished drawing spring wheat 12 loads W windy</p>
<p>Stacked hay behind Cider House 12 loads W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 17 C by Br Burkholder girls & Nancy's Brother Enos & Jesse came here Pm. & Noah Burkholder at supper W. fine</p>
<p>I & boys bound Oats G helped M Dyke thresh fine Cloudy nearly all day</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Lambs @ $7.75 for head. Butter 22cts eggs 16 cts boys bound Oats G helped M Dyke thresh Am helped boys Pm W. warm</p>
<p>Finished binding & shocking Oats till supper G Pulled headland of Peas after supper W. Cler Shower just before supper</p>
<p>I & boys drew 7 loads Oats G helped Br C thresh Benjamin Cut the Pupil of his right eye open with end of his knife handle trimming a switch of willow about 4 Pm I took him to Dr Robinson advised bathing with Cold water W. fair</p>
<p>drew 8 loads Oats. W. warm very heavy storm thunder & lightning north heavy rain here about 1/2 past 6 Pm</p>
<p>G & boys Cut Burrs & hoed turnips I got Nell & Frank shod Pm. heard about 1 or 2 barn in Whitechurch burned by Lightning last night. Dr was here this evening advised taking Benjamin to Eye Doctor in Toronto on Monday W. fine Creeks very high.</p>
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<p>Aug 1878</p>
<p>Sundy 18 at home. Flavius were here. John & girls went to AB's Pm. W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>19 I took Benjamin to Toronto to Dr Rosebough. had Operation performed on his Eye. G & boys hoed turnip Am pulled Peas with Rake Pm W. drissly this morning . Cler Pm</p>
<p>20 Rake dont Pull peas well pulled with scythe's W. fine Cler</p>
<p>21 G & Elisha Mitchell Pulled Peas & & boys finished drawing Oats 8 loads G helped awhile AM we go in one load Peas this evening. W. fine. Cler</p>
<p>22 Took Benjamin to Toronto again Dr says he is doing very well G helped Pilkey thresh boys drew 6 loads Peas Susanna helped to unload W. warm Cler</p>
<p>23 G helped Pilkey thresh I & boys drew 8 loads Peas E Mitchell finished pulling W. Cler</p>
<p>24 drew 2 loads Peas. shower stopped us Threshed few Peas AM G hoed turnips Pm W. Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 25 John & Girls went to Meeting at Altona we went to AB's W. windy Cool</p>
<p>26 Finished drawing Peas 9 loads & 1 load spring wheat rakings. W. Cler warm</p>
<p>27 Flavius & Herman Commenced going to School John & Benjamin & G Kept house G hoed turnips I & Nancy & Children went to Finlaws girls went to Janet McGaw's she is Married to George Wales W. fine warm</p>
<p>28 G ganged fallow I & John drew in Oat rakings Am I went to Whitevale Pm Called at Hoover's Old Man had Parylitic stroke yesterday. is rather Poorly W. shower after supper</p>
<p>29 I took Benjamin to Toronto. Dr says his eye is doing very well G helped Br N's thresh John finished ganging fallow. W. very warm Cler</p>
<p>30 G helped Br N's thresh AM harrowed fallow PM I & John Cleaned seed Wheat</p>
<p>31 I & G helped Br S's thresh John ganged Pea ground W. rained heavy this evening</p>
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<p>Sept 1878</p>
<p>Sunday Sept 1 at home Br N's were here I & Nancy went to Hoover's after supper W. very heavy rain last night & today. creek running lively</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Funeral of Christian Barkey at Wideman's Sermon by Rd S Hoover & More went to Christian Burkholders Pm G began Plowing in Pea ground in fallow W. warm ground very wet fallows ancle deep in mud</p>
<p>G & John plowed M N's wife was here & inlaws Pm. W. very warm sultry I went to Cedar Grove this evening</p>
<p>I & John Cleaned seed wheat G went to N Burkholders to thresh. Machine didnt come. then he plowed till noon. too wet then he & John plowed pea ground in root field Pm. J B's were here. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>I & Adeline & Benjamin went to Toronto Butter 19 cts Eggs 11 1/2 cts 2 lambs $5.00 Bejamin's eye getting better. W. very sultry & warm</p>
<p>G & John Plowed in fallows. I & Nancy {illegible} to S Lehman's Pm. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>G & John plowed. I chored & went to Cherrywood Pm. W. warm Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Jos Barkey. Otto Gibner was here after service & Tilman Wideman at supper. W. very sultry & warm</p>
<p>John & G finished plowing till about 10 Oclock Am then we drew dung with 2 waggons on pea ground we intend to harrow it in with wheat. W. warm harrowed fallow & spread dung I & John cleaned seed wheat. W. began to rain about 4 PM</p>
<p>G threshed Peas. W. rain nearly all day I & John brought home load lumber between showers</p>
<p>G went home I & John threshed threshed Peas Am went to Ceder Grove PM. W. rain from east all day</p>
<p>I didnt do much AM fixed some board fence that blowed down & cut tree that fell across 11th Pm went to Cedar Grove this evening. heavy rain all AM very high water</p>
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<p>Sept 1878</p>
<p>14 went to Cedar Grove AM I & Nancy & boys went to Markham PM to get Boots measured reports says there are 27 Bridges away in the Township of Markham & a great many dams a Man was drowned in Markham yesterday W. Cler, very strong west wind awhile Pm\</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home Br.S's were here & AB's at supper W. fine It seems the high water on Friday never was equalled in the memory of the oldest inhabitant</p>
<p>16 G helped N Burkholder thresh today & Saturday JB helped fix up Cider house I & boys made 65 gals Cider Pm. W. fine warm</p>
<p>17 J & G Plowed near Br C's I helped boil sauce W. very fine This is the day of General Elections for the Commons of Canada</p>
<p>18 J & G finished Plowing near Br C's AM G & Flavius took load of lumber to H Boyer's J Plowed in pea ground in root field PM & we took Plow to Cherrywood this evening W. warm</p>
<p>19 Thanksgiving day. I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with little girls they have bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke {Blank Space} by R'd S Hoover I & boys began sowing Pm sowed about 4 acres. W. very warm & sultry</p>
<p>20 sowed field near Br C's AM then finished field back of old barn W. warm a thunder shower last night. didnt rain much</p>
<p>21 Made water furrows in wheat then John helped G plow in peaground AM I & John split some shingle bolts in Dyke bush Pm W. warm</p>
<p>Sundy 22 I & Nancy went to Vaughan with Br C & his daughter Elizabeth hard travelling 3 or 4 Bridges away Br C distributed sacrament went to Abraham Smiths PM W. White frost Cler</p>
<p>23 G John & I finished splitting bolts Am G Plowed I & John drew load bolts to Whitevale Pm. W. sharp frost Cler. Cool</p>
<p>24 I & John drew load bolts AM. John & Flavius drew load Pm I helped build wood shed at Meeting house Pm. W. shower this morning. Cler today</p>
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<p>Sept 1878</p>
<p>25 I & John drew 2 loads bolts which finishes them W. Cler</p>
<p>26 I & John drew a load of sand then Picked apples in our young Orchard has a very large crop W. cool went to weaver in Boxgrove Pm</p>
<p>27 all dug Potatoes, light crop. W. Cler cool this is my 42nd Birthday</p>
<p>28 Finished digging Potatoes. Picked some Cider apples. W. Cool Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans Apropriate sermon for the Celebration of Lords Supper by R'd Jos Barkey Br C went to Saul Hoover's Pm W. fine Cler</p>
<p>John & G Plowed AM I got young horse Farmer shod in Markham Br C & his man helped us thresh about 2 hours PM we threshed over 100 bus Oats W. fine Cler very fine</p>
<p>Oct 1 G helped D Hoover's thresh John & Flavius plowed I & Nancy went to fulling Mill at Altona. had dinner at M N's then went by Markham village got Mended Boots. W. Cler Br N's Peter got married to Christian Wideman's daughter Susanna today.</p>
<p>G & John finished Plowing fall wheat stubble AM I & John Made 45 gals Cider G Plowed in spring wheat stubble below house PM. W. very fine & warm shower Am</p>
<p>I took Benjamin to Toronto to Drs his eye is doing pretty well, sees very little yet Br C rode with me. they are going to Jordan W. fair</p>
<p>G sawed I & John chored & made apple Boxes Am picked apples PM. W. very fine I went to Cherrywood Pm</p>
<p>G & John Plowed AM G went home I & J plowed awhile Pm. W. rather Cloudy. fine</p>
<p>Sunday all went to Hebron. suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by R'd S Hoover Br C John G Reesors M N's youngsters & Michael Frets younsters were here Pm. & Br at supper. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>G went to Henry Boyer's barn raising I & John Plowed. W. very fine Cler</p>
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<p>Oct 1878</p>
<p>8 I & Nancy & Lissy Burkholder went to Nancy's Uncle Christian Hoover's he & his daugher Annie were badly hurt by their horse running away about a month ago. They are getting better we called at Manasse Frets he fell out of an apple tree last evening and broke his face. W. a little Cloudy, cool</p>
<p>9 G sawed old rails I & JOhn took load lumber to Markham AM. fixed fence PM. W very strong west squal AM. little rain</p>
<p>10 G threshed Peas I & John took 2 loads lumber to Markham. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>11 G Plowed. I & John took 2 loads lumber. W. rather Cloudy little rain at bedtime</p>
<p>12 I & John took 2 loads lumber G began plowing in oat stubble. W. very fine Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 13 I & Nancy & little boys went to JD's there were not home. little boys staid there. & we went to Martin Barkey W. fine</p>
<p>14 G Plowed. I & John Made 58 gals Cider W. fine</p>
<p>15 G & John Plowed. I went to Markham & helped boil Sauce. W. very fine, thunder shower last noght</p>
<p>16 G helped Br N's thresh I took Susanna to Dr. Robinson AM she has swelled throat I & boys Killed 3 Pigs Pm. W. very fine Mosquitoes are around. very warm</p>
<p>17 I & Benjamin went to Toronto sold Oats @ 25 3 Pigs @4 1/2 per lb took Benjamin to Dr. W. rain all the way home</p>
<p>18 G & J Plowed. I helped women pick apples W. Cloudy</p>
<p>19 G & J Plowed AM I & Nancy went to Hoover's the old woman is very poorly. G & J threshed Peas PM & I & Nancy took some apples to H Boyers & went to Fulling Mill. W. very Cold north wind</p>
<p>Sunday 20 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona I Nancy & Children went to AB's W. fine Cler</p>
<p>21 G & J Plowed AM I killed a pig G began pulling turnip I & J took in 15 bags potatoes W. very fine</p>
<p>22 G plowed AM pulled turnips Pm I & J took in 19 bags Potatoes AM brought home load shingles from Whitevale PM. W. very fine warm</p>
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<p>Oct Nov 1878</p>
<p>23 I & John brought last of shingles from Whitevale AM Chored PM W. rained till 3 Pm. got wet. Cleaned Peas</p>
<p>24 G & John Plowed I went to Markham AM G Pulled turnips I & JOhn took in load Corn PM. W. fine I killed a Mosquito today</p>
<p>25 G Plowed AM I & John brought ashes from Br C's drew apples to back yard out of Orchards inlaws were here till after dinner then G & John & I Pulled turnips PM. W. fine. Cler.east wind PM</p>
<p>26 I & Flavius & Herman Made 80 gals Cider AM Plowed PM. G & John finished plowing Oat stubble W. rainy AM Cloudy PM</p>
<p>Sunday 27 John & gilrs went to Meeting at Cedar Grove W. Cloudy a little rain</p>
<p>28 G & John threshed Peas AM & pulled turnips PM I bought 300 Bricks from Snowballs Pm. W. a very little snow this Morning. mild. rather Cloudy</p>
<p>29 G threshed Peas I & John took in Cabbage & Chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham Pm. G pulled turnips. boys drew in pumpkins W a very very little snow this morning. rather Cloudy</p>
<p>30 Cleaned Peas AM Chored PM. W. showry & Cloudy husked Corn</p>
<p>31 drew 7 loads turnips AM G Pulled turnips I & John went to David Burkholder's sale PM. I bought garden rake garden hoe thistle spud & spade @ 10 ct W. very cold wind PM</p>
<p>Nov 1 took winter apples into Cellar AM drew 7 loads turnip PM. MN's were here W. frose prety hard last night getting milder today</p>
<p>2 G finished pulling turnips AM I & boys drew 8 loads then drew 2 loads PM. when the rain stopped us</p>
<p>Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by R'd S Hoover Lorinda Morris & Sarah Moyers were her at dinner I & Nancy went to JD's Pm. W. rather Cloudy Cool</p>
<p>4 drew 13 loads turnips W. Cold frose nearly all day</p>
<p>5 I & John drew 3 last loads turnips AM took grist Peas to Cedar Grove Mills & brought home some sawdust PM. W. very Cold. plowing stopped G was at home today snow towards evening</p>
<p>6 I & John drew a load lumber to Markham Br S sold a lot of our inch Pickings to Speights G was at home today. W. about 3 in show this morning. Cold</p>
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<p>7 I & John & G took 2 loads lumber to Markham W. milder thawing some, roads pretty good</p>
<p>8 I & John & G took 2 last loads lumber to Markham I & Nancy went to Mannasse Frets this evening {illegible} W. pretty cold</p>
<p>9 I took Benjamin to Toronto on C{illegible) Doctor says his eye is doing very well. W. Cold AM. quite mild PM G & John Plowed in root ground, snow all gone</p>
<p>Sundy 10 John & girls went to Cober's Meeting & to AB's I & Nancy & Children went to Br S's W mild & muddy</p>
<p>11 G & John Plowed AM I took grist to Cedar Grove PM. W. Cloudy, raining some this evening</p>
<p>12 John & G cut off Corn stalks & Picked ears off feed corn & piled feed corn against fence W. Mild</p>
<p>13 I & John drew in feed Corn ears this morning G began to plow. squaals of soft snow G & John threshed Peas AM both plowed. PM</p>
<p>14 G nearly finished plowing root ground AM J Plowed sod in old Orchard. & I went to Cedar Grove AM G threshed Peas I went to Cherrywood & J burned stumps in pasture. W. Cler. Cool</p>
<p>15 all burned & dug stumps & stones in pasture AM G & D began plowing sod in pasture PM, I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM. Called at Frets & Hoovers W. frose hard this morning. fine & Cler today</p>
<p>16 G dug awhile at a stump I & boys Cleaned {illegible} Peas & took them to Cedar Grove AM then J & G Plowed PM. W. frose a little this Morning</p>
<p>Sundy 17 at home all day Br C's were here Old Mrs Hoover died today. W. drissly rain all day</p>
<p>18 I went to Hoover's to see about digging the grave I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove G & J threshed a few Peas & plowed AM G helped dig grave PM J Plowed a little & brought home grists PM. W. drissly at times. quite mild</p>
<p>19 all went to Funeral. all our Ministers took part the sermon's W. Mild rather Cloudy Simon & Samuel Hoover's & Saul Lehman's C Burkholder & Gibner were here PM. J Plowed awhile</p>
<p>20 J & G Plowed I went to Sparta for share PM. W. fine</p>
<p>21 J & G Plowed I burned stump & opened tile drain mouth AM D Brown began shingling lintel of new barn PM W fine Clear white frost this morning</p>
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<p>Ralph Hoover President, Green River Dr J.J. Moore Vice President, Brooklin Ont. F.H. Reesor Treasurer, Markham, Ont. D.R. Beaton Secretary, Whitevale, Ont.</p>
<p>The Home Telephone Company Limited</p>
<p>{Torn) 1877</p>
<p>I & Br C Started at 8 a.m & took train at Miliken for Toronto then by GT to Berlin arrived at 3 PM. Went to Rev A Martin's over night then to John Martins & to Thanksgiving Service at Martins Meeting House, Then to David Martins, awhile at Goods & C. Sniders, to Rev S. Webers Over Night, then to Thomans & to Conference at Berlin And to Widow Brubachers over night. Thet to Rev M. Erbs who showed me all through the Town. Then I took Train at 11.30 a.m. Met Br C at Breslau got to Markham 5 P.M. where my Boys Met us, got home found all well</p>
<p>7 I went to Kendrick for tackle for moving Buildings Moving</p>
<p>I helped move Meeting House got it half way (19) Finished</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Chris Widemans at Almira to dinner & to Chirs Brillingers at supper & to Mart. Brillinger over night, then went to Meeting at Almira Rem. by R. Jos Barkey Ser. on St Luke pt of 16 ch. by Rev Ja. Wideman to Ab. Hoover</p>
<p>Sold wheat at Cedar Grove @ $1.22 per bus (Cayuga & {illegible})</p>
<p>S{illegible} 7 Meeting at Hebron No Preacher Br C. is away to Twenty Gleasons away to Waterloo John & Flavius Plowed (Hoover)</p>
<p>14 I & Nancy & little Boys to M. at Widemans Rem by Rev S. Ser. by Rev C Reesor o f Lancaster PA. (Lancaster P.A. All to M. at Hebron Rem by Br. C Ser. by Rev C. Reesor from Rev C Reesor & Wife & J Nissly & wife were here (even</p>
<p>I took Joe Wideman from Hay Tp. to Chris Stovers He I & Br C. went to Toronto Sold Butter 22 1/2 egg 22 chickens about 34cts I bought some Bran at Major Mill @$10.00 Per ton</p>
<p>Sun 4 All to M. at Hebron Re. by Br. C Ser by Rev. Honsberger from Pa. Jacob & David Gotshalk came to stay all night (5) I & Nancy took Gotshalk Bros. to Saml Reesor's at dinner, Then to Meeting at Widemans where Honsberger Preached, Then we left them at Jonas Ramers No were P.M. with C Rittenhouse & Wife & Hoch & wife from Cayuga Speight Wagon Works in Markham were burnt last NIght</p>
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<p>Nov 1877</p>
<p>17 Surveryors having been operating in this vicinity all weeks trying to locate a line for Toronto & Ottawa Railway</p>
<p>22 Government Thanksgiving Day No School I went to Cedar Grove for Meet Joe Hoover Brother Comes there every</p>
<p>30 Weighed a ton of Hay for Martin Barkey he has bought J. Runs B Con 3rd Con Pickering</p>
<p>Dec 1 Went to J. H Ramers had Venison Dinner He was away hunting 5 weeks got 6 Deer & 1 Bear</p>
<p>15 I went to Dyke bush with Br S. He buys all my down pine logs in bush</p>
<p>17 I & Nancy went to Ab Hoovers they live on Chris Ramer old place</p>
<p>20 Went to Sale of Uncle Chris Burkholder property P. M. (got none</p>
<p>22 I, J.D & his man & Isaac Moyer went to F. mans Bay to troll for pikes</p>
<p>Christmas 25 Meeting at Hebron Rem & Ser on St Luke part of 2nd Ch by Br. C</p>
<p>26 Finished Arch west of Cedar House for boiling sap Mild soft People plowing all over. Saw Yellow bird last week</p>
<p>Sun 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron Rem by Br. C ser St Luke Pt of 2nd Ch. By Rev S. Hoover</p>
<p>31 Gleason went home this Eve he has 3 1/2 days to work yet Finlaws came to stay all night</p>
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<p>{Front cover of Diary}</p>
<p>Black Cat Scribbler</p>
<p>{painting of a black cat and a bottle of Black Cat Shoe Dressing from the Nonsuch MFG Co Limited Toronto}</p>
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<p>Beef to Flavius 10 lbs @ 5 cts 50 cts</p>
<p>6 3/4 lbs @ 7 cts 45cts</p>
<p>4 1/4 lbs @ 10 cts 40</p>
<p>Mutton 30 lbs @ 11 cts {figures scribbled out}</p>
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<p>Sept 1904</p>
<p>Private Journal of Benj'n B Reesor</p>
<p>Sept 1st 1904 J took cream Henry Culitvated in sod A helped Johny Reesor thresh AM A & Henry helped Flavius draw in Oats PM J worked on sod PM Flavius whole family Called after supper Warmer a very heavy shower after dark no thunder there is a very heavy battle going on in the far East about a half Million of men engaged</p>
<p>2 Boys Cleaned seed Wheat A took 7 bags Barley to Davids AM they spread dung PM W. a very very heavy rain awhile this Morning distant thunder Creek running Briskly I took Nancy & Mary to G Gower's to see their Baby PM</p>
<p>3 A & Henry ganged in big field J Chored & raked Out stubble south of bush I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop AM W. fine not very warm</p>
<p>Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 22nd 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated David's were here to dinner Benj'ns Came after dinner Young folks went to Peters to supper Thomas Dillers & Flavius's were here after supper W. a little Cloudy this Morning fine & Cler today</p>
<p>5 Henry helped Pilkey thresh AM J & A ganged Henry helped gang PM I helped girls wash AM W. very fine Cool Cler there has been a battle raging in the far East at L{illegible} it was decided</p>
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<p>Sept 1904</p>
<p>yesterday. the Japanese are victorious the fighting was Continued for ten days Port Arthur is expected to fall soon</p>
<p>6 A & henry helped Benj'n draw dung all day with team J worked on wheat ground I & nancy & Susanna started to go to Br S's but they were not at home so we went to Flavius to dinner W. very fine</p>
<p>7 A ganged in NE field Henry helped Benj'n take in some rakings AM J sowed Wheat East of dam Henry helped NB's draw in Oats PM I & Nancy went to JB's he is up again Called at Abraham Lehmans his wife is very low (like Consumption) W. fine</p>
<p>8 A & Henry ganged J & Anne went to Markham PM W. rather Cloudy AM fine Cler PM</p>
<p>9 A helped Benj'n thresh all day (the Machine runs very well) Henry helped Thomas's draw in grain J finished ganging NE Corner field & harrowed the Knoll we Cleaned 26 Bus seed Wheat for Jas Malcolm I went to Ceder Grove Am & brought home Chop I first took Susanna to Elias's then I brought here home this evening I also went to BSS & got a Hook to draw Machine into barn it has broken several times W. fine</p>
<p>10 A took 2100 lbs hay to Markham to H Wilson Henry helped Taylor thresh J harrowed NE field Am J & A helped Flavius stack Alsike with team PM</p>
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<p>Henry & I Chored PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br S's they were not at home so we Came home Susanna stayed Henry took a grist to David's & brought Susanna home W. Cloudy and foggy awhile Cler PM</p>
<p>Sunday 11 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner A & Lucinda went to Meeting at Altona, Henry & Anne went to Davids last evening & staid all night then they went to Christian Brillingers today to dinner & to Levi Burkholder's (Christian's son) to supper W. quite warm & sultry</p>
<p>12 A helped JD's fill dung J & Henry helped Flavius plow at Pearses for Wheat I helped girls wash & went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very fine & Cooler</p>
<p>13 A filled dung at JD's J & Henry Plowed for Flavius I & Susanna went to Markham AM Joseph Shirks were here to dinner W. very fine Cler & Cool pretty strong East wind</p>
<p>14 Henry filled dung at JD's A took Seeder & helped Flavius sow at Pearses till noon J Plowed south of bush & got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he & A Plowed between showers PM Daniels were here to dinner W. Cloudy showery AM & PM Cooler</p>
<p>15 Henry helped Flavius sow Wheat all day</p>
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<p>Sept 1904</p>
<p>A Plowed Am he took 1930 lbs Hay to Kennedys PM J got Flavius Cold Diamond shod & went around by Armstrongs to get some Powder for the Horses they have a cough he drove a team for Flavius PM at the sowing W. very fine Cler & Cool</p>
<p>16 J & Henry finished Plowing south of bush & began north of bush a piece that was not ganged A helped Flavius thresh AM & helped Benj'n drain PM I got Horse Billy shod on hind foot AM W. Cool strong SW wind heard that Abraham Lehmans wife died this Morning</p>
<p>17 Boys drew dung on NE Corner field loads Benj'n & his man helped with team W. fine Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 18 all went to funeral of A Lehman's wife at Widemans Sermons by C Burkholder & Bro C Br C spoke on 1st Cor part of 15th C F Elliot spoke too I & A Nancy Susanna & ABs went in spring waggon we went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's Henry Anne & Lucinda went with Flavius. Colt J went with Our Buggy & Billy W. Cloudy warm a shower Coming home</p>
<p>19 J took 4 live hogs 690 bls to Markham for Hornshaw @ $5.00 per cwt AM other boys drew dung loads Benj'n & his Man helped with team AM Flavius & his Man helped with team PM I helped girls wash AM W. very fine Cler Cool.</p>
<p>20 Boys drew dung AM Flavius & his man helped with team A & Henry Plowed north of bush PM</p>
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<p>Sept 1904</p>
<p>J took 5 bags barley to David's PM W. a heavy shower at noon some thunder pretty heavy clap struck W Carten's barn on 3rd Con Pickering & burned it down it was occupied by his Brother Benjamin's about the whole Crop was burned the Implements were saved Johny Reesor's brought Wendell Bauman & wife & Absolom Martin & wife and two little boys from Waterloo to stay all night</p>
<p>21 A drew dung Henry helped Benj'n draw dung AM he drew at home PM they go it nearly all out J Picked Golden sweet apples PM he went to see Lapps after dinner & they will buy them W. Cler cool a white frost last night</p>
<p>22 A & Henry plowed J took Craven he Picked apples then he took 27 bags Golden Sweet to Lapps @ he took them with Grey Billy & Benj'ns horse W. fine Cler a slight frost last night Henry went for Medicine to Dr Susanna is not so well</p>
<p>23 J & Henry Plowed they got into Wheat stubble single Plowing Henry Plowed for Benj'n PM A worked at stable putting in the windows I got a shoe put on Billy & brought home some Chop PM W. very fine, East wind</p>
<p>24 Henry Plowed for Benj'n J Plowed in Wheat stubble A Made sash for another window in Horse stable I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cloudy drizzly</p>
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<p>Sept 1904</p>
<p>a very heavy rain as we Came home from Ceder Grove about 5 PM rained till about Y very fast at times some thunder quite warm</p>
<p>Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Cleared up fine Thomas's & Elias's were here awhile this evening</p>
<p>26 Boys Chored awhile at stable I helped Anne wash W. rain last night & awhile this Morning very fine today</p>
<p>27 J & Henry Plowed A helped Benj'n dig drain I went to Ceder Grove AM I took up Beets in Mangel field PM this is my 68th Birthday Mary was here Sewing & Boiling soap. W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>28 J & henry finished Plowing Wheat stubble & began on Knoll A helped Benj'n at drain I & Susanna went to Markham AM I took 5 bags barley to Davids & then drew home the Beets PM W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>29 J & Henry Plowed A helped Benj'n dig AM J went to Nolan's sale of Cattle A & Henry Picked 7 Barrels of Apples PM I & Nancy went to Elias's & to AB's awhile PM W. a shower this morning pretty heavy rain distant thunder</p>
<p>30 J & Flavius Plowed Henry spread dung A went to Toronto 7 Barrels Apples 80 cts each for 5 Bals 75 cts for 1 65 cts for 1 he took 4 Baskets 20 cts for 3 & 15 for 1 I brought load of Chop home AM & another PM W. very fine & Cler a very strong NW wind Cool tonight</p>
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<p>Oct 1904</p>
<p>Oct 1 A shocked some Corn they Cut a few rounds East of Creek then J & Henry ganged in NE Corner field AM (they are ganging the dung down) Henry helped Peter thresh PM I & A ganged J & Nancy went to see Grandmother she had a bad spell is up again (she is at Enos's yet) W. Cool Cler a very strong NW wind all day J went to Beefring Meeting at M Barkeys this evening he drew No 7 for us next year</p>
<p>Sundy 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J (he has Cold) remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander & family & MN & Danls & Marty were here to dinner & Elias's to supper W. a strong Cold NW wind</p>
<p>3 Henry helped Peters thresh J & A Pulled Mangels & drew in 7 loads I helped Anne wash AM I gathered Melons & Early Cabbage & took in the Beets out of front garden W. still a Cold NW Air</p>
<p>4 Boys Cut Corn East of Creek & then Pulled & drew one load of Mangels AM A helped Andrew Dimma fill silo PM J & Henry took in 2 loads Mangels PM I took 5 bags Chop to Davids PM W. very fine this morning Clouded up drizzly rain awhile PM slight front last night</p>
<p>5 A helped A Dimma finish filling silo till about 9 AM J Cut Corn below house awhile</p>
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<p>then Henry put on his Horses & cut till about 1000 then Benj'n got the Binder J Plowed till noon A & Henry spread dung awhile PM I brought home some Chop AM W. Cloudy a heavy rain PM Jess Reesor Called PM</p>
<p>6 Henry ganged awhile AM J & A Chored then they Pulled some Mangels Henry went about 1/2 past 2 to help Gordon Dimma fill silo J & A drew in load Mangels Flavius's Fanny was here today Helping our folks I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop W. quite Cool</p>
<p>7 Boys & Anne wen to David's then Called to see Grandmother she is pretty well Then they went to Markham they Came home early I took grist to David's after dinner W. Cler, Cool, sharp air from East</p>
<p>8 Henry helped G Dimma fill silo till after dinner awhile then they Came to Benj'ns J & A Chored then they began to Cut Corn about 10 AM they Changed Horses and J finished it about 3 PM A went to Benj'ns with team about 3 PM & helped W. Cloudy Some Showers AM Cloudy PM shower this evening Milder there was a heavy frost yesterday Morning the Corn is frozen</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Elisabeth Stover & Br C's Becca's sister Leah Steiner from Pa were here to dinner Leah is here at Br C's on a visit</p>
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<p>W. Cloudy a little rain this morning a very heavy shower after dark, rained very heavy</p>
<p>10 A & Henry helped Benj'n finish filling silo before dinner J took Cream then he & A & Henry helped Thomas fill silo at Gavin's PM Daniels were here to dinner Adeline stays to help the silo fillers are here tonight Levi Ramer Herman and Delos Reesor W. warm strong wind Clouded up towards evening quite a few shower's after dark distant thunder rained very heavy, and sharp lightning</p>
<p>11 filled our Silo got done before 6 O'clock was bothered some with the Pipes stopping the Corn was wet & sloppy W. Cloudy mild. Daniel Came for Adeline this evening Mary was here all day</p>
<p>12 A & Henry went to help Flavius fill his silo they Came home before dinner rained nearly all day J took grist to David's & got Billy's front shoes set AM we cleaned some barley to take out the Timothy seed PM & Henry took a load to Davids toward evening Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well</p>
<p>13 A & henry helped Flavius fill silo with team got done soon after dinner then they pulled Mangels J took Cream then he ganged W. fine Cler PM</p>
<p>14 A & Henry Pulled Mangels J ganged awhile then helped the boys & they finished Pulling Mangels till noon then they drew in 17 loads PM W. fine & Cler</p>
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<p>Oct 1904</p>
<p>I & Nancy & Anne cleaned out front garden PM</p>
<p>15 Boys finished drawing mangels 9 loads AM that Makes 45 loads then they shocked Corn & drew a load to AB's PM I & Nancy started after dinner & went to JB's he has had another bad spell but is up again then we went to C Burkholder's to supper & then to Hermans & staid all night W very very fine & Cler sharp frost last night</p>
<p>Sunday 16 went to Meeting at Widemans suitable sermons by C Burkholder & Br C for the Celebration of Lords Supper Menno Burkholder's Daughter Martha was Baptised went to Widow Anne Barkeys to dinner, then Called at Enos's to see Grandmother, she is quite well W. very very fine warm & Cler sharp Air White frost last night A Henry & Anne were in Meeting too J took Susanna to Elias's & he went to Hermans to dinner</p>
<p>17 A helped G Maxwell fill silo AM J & Henry Picked Winter Apples AM then they dug the Potatoes PM they are badly rotted. W. very fine & Cler white frost last night I helped Anne wash AM</p>
<p>18 J ganged in Mangel ground A & Henry Picked winter Apples W. very very fine & Cler</p>
<p>19 A & Henry Picked winter Apples J went to T Kennedy's sale at Agincourt W. very fine</p>
<p>20 A & Henry Picked Apples AM & spread dung PM J ganged I took Susanna to JD's then brought home 5 bags Chop</p>
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<p>AM brought home another load of Chop & then brought Susanna home PM W. rather Cloudy & pretty warm Flavius & Fanny helped us Peel Apples tonight There has been a terrible Battle in the East About 400,000 men engaged, the Russian lost about 40,000 Men Killed or wounded but they are Pushing the Japs pretty hard.</p>
<p>21 Boys spread dung & gagned it down in NE Corner field A took bags Cider Apples & 10 Pails of Peeled Apples to Lapps this Morning but the Mill was full & he brought the load home again we take it over in the Morning & they will make our sauce I brought home 2 loads of Chop from Davids today W. a slight rain this morning Cler today a strong squaal of Wind & heavy shower about 4 PM not long, a heavy rain last night</p>
<p>22 Boys finished ganging in NE field AM & began in Pasture field behind Cider house PM A took Apples to Lapps this morning & left them they are so busy we will not get the sauce before Wednesday W. Cool a slight squaal of sleet this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 23 A Henry & Anne went to Jacob Reesors to dinner J went to Flavius to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to AB's to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to AB's to dinner W. fine</p>
<p>24 A & Henry Plowed J Picked Apples I went to Meeting house & helped M Barky & Albert Make a new stand AM I went to Ceder Grove & to Davids & brought Chop W. Cool E wind, cloudy</p>
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<p>Oct 1904</p>
<p>J helped Anne wash AM sharp frost last night</p>
<p>25 J & Henry Plowed Flavius helped from 9 o'c A dug drain at Benj'ns AM he Plowed PM & J went to Barne's sale at Bob Reesor's farm PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM to see Baby Boy born this Morning W. Cool</p>
<p>26 A worked in stable J Henry & Flavius finished Plowing sod AM they plowed in Corn stubble PM J got Benj'ns Horse & hitched him & Billy to spring waggon & took Barrel Snow Apples to H Wilson & 3 bags Barley to Dr Robinson's Nancy went with him W. fine a little rain this Morning a little snow in the Air PM Henry Stover Came to stay all night</p>
<p>27 A helped Benj'n drains AM J Henry & Flavius Plowed in Corn stubble. A drove Flavius team PM F went home to Pick Apples Boys finished Corn ground till night W. sharp frost last night fine today The Russian Baltic fleet sailed for the East to take part in the War the Japs are pressing the Russians pretty hard as the fleet was sailing in the North Sea they saw a fleet of Hull fishing vessels & they fired into them & Killed several & wounded more & it is reported one was sunk there is great excitement in Great Britain about it and it is hard to tell what will come of it. This is the 47th anniversary of our Wedding</p>
<p>28 A helped Benj'n all day J ganged Potatoe ground Henry drew some dung on East end of big field AM & ganged some of it then he Plowed Headlands in big field & J</p>
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<p>finished ganging in dung PM I brought home the Cabbage PM W. rather Cloudy raw Air</p>
<p>29 A helped Benj'n AM J & Henry Chored J took a load of Barley to Davids Henry drew home a lot of stove wood then they drew the winter apples in & put them into the old Kitchen I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Mary was not so well yesterday but is better today W. quite fine & Cler Herman's were here to supper. the affair of Russias attack on the British fishing boats is in a fair way of being settled</p>
<p>Sunday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 7th C by C Gayman John Brillinger & Menno Hoover Marty Ramer David Weaver & Barbara from Missouri & Ann Diller were here to dinner Davids & Marty were here to supper W. fine Cler. sharp Air</p>
<p>31 J took cream frost last night A & Henry drew the last of the stove wood into shed AM they topped the Turnips & brought 2 loads of gravel from Collins PM J went to Spences sale on the old David Brands farm he bought a Jersey Cow to Calve on Dec 26th @ $25.00 Paid Cash $23.90 W. fine Cler sharp frost last night</p>
<p>Nov 1 A helped Benj'n drains all day J & Henry Knocked out the Turnips then J took Susanna to Elias's & then went to Ceder Grove</p>
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<p>Nov 1904</p>
<p>he & Henry Chored & Made some water furrows in Corn ground & Plowed a strip East of Orchard I helped Anne wash AM & brought Susanna home this evening W. fine Mild Cler AM rather Cloudy PM</p>
<p>2 A helped Benj'n AM J brought 500 tiles from Cherrywood & Henry plowed AB's garden AM A & Henry drew in the Turnips about 5 1/2 loads J & Anne went to Markham PM W. rather Cloudy East wind AM very fine & Cler PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover Came to stay all night</p>
<p>3 A helped Benj'n all day J & Henry began to dig a drain in Potatoe ground south of graveyard to empty into Creek they then started about 1000 with big waggon to Dave Ramer's to vote this is the day of Dominion Elections they brought home a load of Chop from David's Henry worked at the drain PM & J went to help Thomas to run our Machine at Roach's while Herman & Levi Ramer go to vote W. very very fine Cler</p>
<p>4 A helped Benj'n all day J took Cream Henry worked at drains AM Henry helped NB's thresh PM Davids were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Air from East the Laurier Government was Triumphantly returned yesterday about 66 Majority</p>
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<p>Nov 1904</p>
<p>5 Henry helped NB's thresh AM A helped Benj'n AM J worked at drain AM A helped Bob Miley thresh PM Henry went to M Lee's Plowing Bee at Belford PM & J worked at drains I & Anne & Benj'n's Wildred went to Ceder Grove PM W. raw sharp Air from East Cloudy Clearer PM</p>
<p>Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 6 Chapt by C Burkholder went to Ed Moyer's to dinner W. very fine Cler day sharp NW wind roads very very good Thomas Dillers & George Gower's were here with our young folks to dinner</p>
<p>7 A helped Benj'n AM J got Barrel Cider Made AM Henry dug at drain J helped Bob Milroy thresh PM A helped Henry at drain PM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cool. NW wind sharp front last night</p>
<p>8 A helped Flavius thresh Alsike at Pearce's all day J & Henry dug a branch drain East of lane at Townline AM they dug out some stumps & roots where fence was south of bush PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to see Elizabeth Stover married to Bishop Paul Martin of Woolwich W. very very fine & Cler Thomas's brought David Cressman & wife & left them here to supper Henry took them to Br N's Herman Came from there threshing to stay all night</p>
<p>9 A helped Flavius thresh all day (Our Machine works well in Alsike) J went to Unionville for some Cement AM</p>
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<p>Henry drew Limbwood on pile in bush AM he plowed strip where they took out the stumps W. very very fine sharp frost last night</p>
<p>10 Henry got Mares shod AM he & J brought load pine roots from 5th Con & Chored PM A helped Flavius finish threshing Alsike it turned out very well W. very very fine Colder Elisabeth & Paul left this morning for her future home in Woolwich I & Nancy were in Ceder Grove yesterday frost last night</p>
<p>11 Boys Cut up wood for Engine AM A worked at stable & Henry helped Flavius draw dung PM W. hard frost last night very fine & Cler today</p>
<p>12 Henry helped Flavius draw dung AM he went to JD's PM to help thresh it was too windy to thresh in the barn so they moved the Machine to a Buckwheat stack J & A Cut feed & Cleaned about 6 bags wheat J took it to Whitevale PM @ $1.00 per Bus A worked at Box stall they raised up driving House a little w. a very strong rather Cold wind all day W & SW</p>
<p>Sunday 13 A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's J & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner I & Nancy were at home J Cobers were here to dinner W. pretty strong wind PM not Cold</p>
<p>14 Henry helped JD's thresh all day A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he & J dug some garden for Br C PM & filled the drains that they dug last week</p>
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<p>W. very fine & Cler pretty strong N wind not so cold I helped Anne wash AM J helped her awhile</p>
<p>15 Henry helped JD's thresh AM I J & A Cut a lot of straw to fill beds & also a lot of Corn & got barn ready to thresh PM Machine came right after dinner we got word that JB was very bad I & Nancy went before 100 to see him we found him very sick the Dr Came Just as we got there & said he was no better he spoke to us but is weak the Machine run very well W. very very fine & Cler, sharp Air white frost last night</p>
<p>16 threshed got done about 3 PM about - mixed grain {blank space} Barley & {blank space} oats W. white frost last night fine Cler today Herman's Lydia & Harvey Came yesterday Morning Lydia helped us yesterday & today</p>
<p>Thanksgiving day 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron Except J he has a bad Cold remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C 7 to 14 V by Br C Danl's & Marty Davids & Hermans were here to dinner W. quite Cold raw E wind quite fine & Cler</p>
<p>18 A went to help Benj'ns thresh but there was a Casting broke on the Blower & they had to sent to Toronto for a new one so A dug at the drain at Benj'n J & Henry drew in our feed Corn & Henry brought home big load of Chop I took 5 bags Oats to Davids this morning Peter's brought Amos Weber & wife from Woolwich to dinner W. very fine East wind not strong heard today that JB was a little better yesterday</p>
<p>19 A helped Benj'n thresh AM AM he worked at the drain PM J & Henry worked at Box stall AM</p>
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<p>Nov 1904</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to J Cober's to dinner we bought some Honey off them W. rather Cloudy all day East wind PM Mild</p>
<p>24 D Burkholder's son Joseph Came this Morning with the Sad news that my Dear friend John F Burkholder died yesterday about 4 PM Funeral tomorrow at 1/2 past 9 to 8th Con (Wideman) I & J & Henry went to tell the friends AM A went with Thomas to funeral of J Larkins wife She was burned to death on Monday PM her Clothes Caught fire at the stove she lived till night in great Misery Boys Chored PM W. Cloudy NE wind some squaals of snow toward evening</p>
<p>25 I & Nancy A & Henry went in spring waggon to Funeral of Johnny Burkholder service at the house by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 24 C 44 V by C Gayman A Mr Wallace a Baptist spoke too W. a sharp wind from the north Cloudy AM Cler PM J took Cream & Chored there were a good many at the funeral we went back to the house of mourning for dinner</p>
<p>26 Boys dug a drain for Thomas J went to David's for some Chop AM he & Henry began a Job on 11th Con PM drawing some stones into a hole & Cleaning out ditch. W. fine Cler, Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St J part of 14 C by C Gayman no visitors Elias's were here awhile PM</p>
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<p>with their Baby Boy Franklin W. sharp N wind some snow in the Air AM the ground is not Covered This is the 40th Anniversary of my Fathers death</p>
<p>28 Boys burned big brush heap where Elder bush was in Calf Pasture then A & Henry sawed up limb wood in old bush J brought home some Chop AM then he went to Markham PM & got 2 Teeth Pulled & got filled W. Cler Sharp 8 above Zero this morning</p>
<p>29 Henry helped Anne wash AM they Chored PM I & Nancy went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. a squaal of snow last night ground white this Morning Cloudy all day but soft, snow all gone</p>
<p>30 A & Henry drew home limb wood from old bush & cut up some of it J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Enos's Grandmother is quite smart. I have bad Cough so J went with Nancy. W. sharp NW wind Cler</p>
<p>Dec 1 Henry helped Thomas Clean Wheat all day Jess Burkholder helped A saw Poles in old bush (Jess cannot stand the dust) J went tending Machine in Hermans place they are at J Murisons W. sharp & Cler NW wind</p>
<p>2 J went threshing they Came to Pilkeys after dinner A & Henry Cut some Poles then drew them home 3 or 4 good loads A helped Pilkeys thresh PM Henry helped Anne Paper Pantry & Piled some wood in shed W. quite Cold Cler</p>
<p>3 J went threshing A helped Pilkeys thresh AM Henry took grist to Davids AM A & Henry put apples down Cellar out of Old Kitchen PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM W. Cler sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 4 A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona Br N's JD's Benj'ns & Thomas's & home family were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp it has been</p>
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<p>pretty Cold the last 3 or 4 days down to below 10 deg above in the morning about 2 at noon, this morning it was about 15 dge above. at noon about 28</p>
<p>5 Henry brought home grist A put some Hoops on meat tubs AM they Cut up old stable rubbish PM Herman Came to stay all night the Machine is at Phennils W. Cloudy rather milder</p>
<p>6 Boys cut up some Pine stumps on 5th Con & brought home a load AM they Chored & Cleared up shop ready to Butcher tomorrow W. Cler Milder</p>
<p>7 Kille 3 pretty big hogs for our own use & 3 light ones for Toronto Flavius & Fanny Benj'n & Fanny & Elias helped W. very fine strong wind awhile PM not Cold. Calm tonight</p>
<p>8 Henry helped Anne Clean Kitchen & finished papering Pantry J Chored A went to Toronto 3 Pigs $7.00 per Cwt 318 lbs 2 Barrels Lard Picked Snow Apples $1.25 per Bl 2 Bls Fallen Kings $1.00 per Bl W. strong W wind all day squaals of snow at times not so Cold</p>
<p>9 J & Henry went to Markham & went to David's to dinner then went to sale at Balsdon's on the 9th Con Markham A Chored Jimmie Armstrong was here to see sick Cow the one that J bought at Spence's sale one Cow was loose in the stable & we think she hurt her W 8 above Zero this Morning about 16 at noon Cler this is Nancy's 65th Birthday</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored Henry went for Armstrong this Morning he Came after dinner. Cow worse W. 3 above Zero this Morning 8 through the day Calm Cler. the Japs have Closed up on Port Arthur so that they have Battered and sunk the Russian fleet in the harbour</p>
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<p>there has been a Terrible loss of life</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home all day Flavius & family were here to dinner Armstrong Came to see the Cow she is still living about the same W. 8 above this Morning getting Milder dry snow all day about an inch & a half on the ground</p>
<p>12 Henry helped Benj'n Butcher a 600 hog A helped till she was hung up J went AM to tell Armstrong that the Cow is about the same A took a grist to Davids PM I went with him to Flavius W. Milder some snow there are a few sleighs running but the snow is light & dry</p>
<p>13 A & Anne helped Flavius Kill Hogs Henry took grist Chop to Whitevale. (David can do very little water low) & he went to Armstrong to tell Jimmie that the cow is dead J went to look for Foxes saw none W. 8 above this morning 10 above all day a few in dry snow last night Herman came to stay all night</p>
<p>14 A Henry & Anne Picked 14 Geese J took cream & got Chief & Billy shod AM Davids were here to supper W. Milder fine & Cler</p>
<p>15 A went to Hermans & done some Beamfilling he took Anne & Flavius Fanny to Locust Hill they went to Toronto he Came that way & brought them home this evening J went to Markham AM to get a Tooth filled Henry went to Toronto 14 Geese 182 lbs @ 10 1/2 cts lb 3 Bals Apples $1.25 for snows $1.12 1/2 for fallen Kings & red Pippens Elias's were here to dinner they left the Children & went to Markham W. fine not very Cold</p>
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<p>the roads are a mixture of dry snow & dust</p>
<p>16 Boys took a fat Heifer to the Old Lewis farm we sold her to E Lewis @ $38. they also drove a fat Cow with her that Lewis bought & she was left here they opened the silo & Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler quite Mild PM</p>
<p>17 A & henry Cut & split some Pine roots on 5th Con AM they drew home 2 loads PM J got horse Billy shod & brought home a bag of salt from Ceder Grove AM he went looking for foxes PM saw none W. W. fine quite mild</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby boy Franklin J Henry & Anne went to B Dillers to supper W. Mild East wind</p>
<p>19 A & Henry brought a load of Pine tonight roots AM J helped Anne wash & took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & brought her home this evening A & J Battened the silo Building PM Henry brought home some Chop from Davids PM W. mild squaals of snow</p>
<p>20 A & Henry went to cut Pine roots Came home before dinner snow stopped them A went to help J Boyd thresh for Benj'n PM Peter Jacob & Elizabeth brought Mary Rittenhouse from Clinton they were here all PM W. snow from south East about all day Mild Herman got his finger smashed at Smiths to Machine he Came here & J took him home he went in Cutter</p>
<p>21 Henry helped Boyd thresh AM then he helped Scott for Benj'n PM</p>
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<p>A went to help run machine in Hermans Place at Scotts all day J Anne & Nancy Picked 7 Geese AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine & Cler 5 above this Morning milder through the day fair sleighing</p>
<p>22 A went threshing Henry & Nancy went to Markham AM J & Henry Chored PM W. fine a little squaaly awhile AM quite Mild PM</p>
<p>23 A went threshing Henry took 20 bags Chop to Whitevale & brought it back again AM they Chored PM W. began to thaw through the night sleighing gone, blowed up Cold this evening</p>
<p>24 A went threshing J & Henry Cut up som Pine roots AM Henry went to Ceder Grove PM Benj'ns Wilfred was here all day W. quite Cold all day raw NE wind</p>
<p>Sunday Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2 C by Br C Joseph Burkholder & John Heatnole from Virginia were here to dinner W. bitter Cold NE wind a few snow flurries</p>
<p>26 Our whole family were home to Goose roast W. quite sharp Air from NE Cloudy the boys all went after dinner to Benj'ns while he done his Chores when they Came back Pilkeys family were on Our Pond & they were Playing Hockey one of them struck J on the Eye we Telephoned for Dr he Came</p>
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<p>the Eye Ball was struck & is pretty sore</p>
<p>27 A went to thresh Came home after dinner didn't thresh Henry helped Thomas's Clean some grain J has to Keep in the house Dr said he should keep in today it feels some better W. strong East wind rain all day</p>
<p>28 A went to thresh Came home again Henry Chored J's Eye is doing well Henry helped Anne wash AM W. very strong west wind last night & all day Cold. Squaals of snow</p>
<p>29 A went to thresh Came home after dinner they threshed a few hours too windy Henry took J to Markham to Dr he says his Eye is doing well W. strong W wind rather Milder very slippery & Icy a great Many people falling & breaking their limbs</p>
<p>30 A went threshing Henry got Horses Chief & Bill sharped AM he took 12 bags Chop to David's PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home this evening W. Milder Cloudy</p>
<p>31 A went threshing Henry Chored AM he helped Thomas's thresh PM J brought home Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM W. soft Ice gone Thomas's Man Jesse Burkholder was Coming home from Toronto yesterday the Team ran away & one horse was Killed</p>
<p>Sunday Jan 1st 1905 at home Br C's were here to dinner A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona W. mild & Cler AM Cloudy PM</p>
<p>2 A went to Build a foundation wall for Henhouse for Jim Murison Henry helped Benj'n AM J helped Anne wash then he went to Thomas Dillers & bought 7 sheep @ $26.00</p>
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<p>Jan 1905</p>
<p>he & Henry brought them home PM W. Cloudy slight rain PM a few squaals of snow Colder this evening</p>
<p>3 A went to J Murison's this morning to work at the wall but it was too Cold then Boys Chored AM Henry helped Thomas's thresh PM Benj'ns & Nancy Grove were here to dinner W. 4 above Zero this Morning 10 above at noon Colder this evening Herman is going with the Machine again he came to stay all night news Came today that Port Arthur fell on New Years day</p>
<p>4 Henry helped Thomas thresh AM A helped about an hour Henry helped Flavius PM A helped at Flavius's PM for Bob Milroy J Chored W. Zero this Morning up to 17 PM J went with Flavius to take the Cream AM</p>
<p>5 Boys Chored Henry went to Markham PM W. 4 above Zero this morning 8 above today sharp East wind A Henry & Anne went to Thomas Dillers this evening</p>
<p>6 Henry went to David Reesor's to learn to run the Chopping Mill David has to go to Toronto on Jury next week & he wants Henry to run the Mill A helped Taylor's thresh J went to Ceder Grove AM W. strong East wind & snow all day not fast (milder</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored A took Cream with spring waggon I went with him to Br S's W. snow last night & all AM Cloudy & a little snow PM rather Mild there is plenty of snow for sleighing</p>
<p>Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to M Barkeys to dinner A Henry & Anne went to Johnny Reesors to dinner U Drudge & family were here to supper W. very fine winter day, very fine sleighing.</p>
<p>9 Henry went to run Davids Chopping Mill</p>
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<p>Jan 1905</p>
<p>David went on Jury J helped Anne wash AM A went to ask hands to get up wood for AB's I spoke to David Reesor for some Pine roots & fallen wood on Saturday Ja & A & Benj'n went with our team Flavius & Elias Barkey Came with teams Thomas helped load they drew 5 big loads W. very fine AM snow awhile PM</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored A took bags Chop to Davids AM Br in law Peters widow Mary & her Son Leonard were here to dinner W. strong NW wind last night & today not very Cold More Calm tonight Some drifts</p>
<p>11 A fixed our Goat Robe it was torn in places J Chored W. Cloudy AM snow from East PM</p>
<p>12 Boys Chored & shoveled snow AM the brought home Chop & a big load of roots W. quite foggy AM Clerd up before noon strong NW wind towards evening Herman Came to stay all night J took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored AM A drew a load of gravel from J Laughlins for Alf Ineson PM J & Anne went to Ceder Grove PM I went with A o AB's & Elias's W. sharp fine Cler</p>
<p>14 A drew a load of gravel for Ineson AM J Chored. A took grist 8 bags to Davids PM Henry is getting along well running the Mill but the water is very low. J went to Markham PM & got 1 Tooth pulled and 1 filled W. 3 below Zero this morning about 8 above through the day</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. wind from west some squaals of snow pretty Cold 10 or 12 above</p>
<p>16 Henry went to run Davids Mill J helped Anne wash AM</p>
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<p>Jan 1905</p>
<p>A Chored AM he drew gravel 2 loads from Collin's Pit on sideroad between Br C's McCreights there is a grant of $40.00 J went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong W wind not very Cold</p>
<p>17 J drew 4 loads gravel A & Anne helped M Barkeys & Elias's to Butcher W. Cloudy & west wind AM not Cold very fine & Cler PM Br inlaw Enos Hoovers were here to dinner</p>
<p>18 A drew 1 load gravel this morning then they began to get a load of Apples ready J took 15 bags Chop to Whitevale PM they could not do it A filled 8 Barrels Apples J went to Ceder Towards evening W. Milder snow PM</p>
<p>19 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he brought grist from Whitevale PM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. some rain last night Cloudy Mild</p>
<p>20 A went to Toronto 7 Barrels Spies 1 Barrel Spitzenburgs Spies $1.75 Spits $1.00 1 1/2 doz Eggs 30 cts per Doz J & Anne went to Daniels J went to E Hiserys sale W. very very fine good sleighing to Toronto</p>
<p>21 A Chored J took Susanna to Elias's AM J went to Turner's sale PM A took Horse Bay Billy to Armstrongs to get some Medicine for him PM W. Cloudy Mild squaals of snow</p>
<p>Sunday 22 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner JD's young folks & Peter's young folks were here to supper W. very very fine winter day</p>
<p>23 J went to look for Foxes saw none A helped Anne wash AM he Chored PM</p>
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<p>Jesse Reesor from Toronto was here to supper W. 3 above Zero this morning Calm milder today very good sleighing</p>
<p>24 J Chored A went with Benj'n's team to help bring threshing Machine from J Pikes to Thomas Gower farm W. Mild More or less snow all day</p>
<p>25 A went this morning to help Thomas thresh at Gowers didnt thresh too windy & Cold J took cream in Thomas's place they Chored PM W a very strong NE wind all day the snow that fell yesterday is blowing 8 above Zero this Morning going down 3 above tonight The Provincial Elections Came off today</p>
<p>26 Boys Chored A walked to Ceder Grove AM he brought the Globe with the results of the Election The Ross Government is defeated by 40 of a Minority Henry came home at noon the weather is so Cold & the water is so low he was afraid if he would run the Mill the race would fill with Ice. Herman Came to stay all night W. 7 below Zero this morning about 10 above tonight Strong N wind all day the east & west roads are badly drifted</p>
<p>27 A took 20 bags Chop to Whitevale & got it done AM Henry went to Chop a little had to quit they Chored PM W. pretty Cold, west wind</p>
<p>28 A & Henry helped to Move the Machine from Gowers to NB's they shoveled snow they had 3 teams on the thresher the Engine had enough to do to draw the Tank it was after 200 when they go to NB's W. pretty Cold strong wind</p>
<p>Sunday 29 at home J A & Anne went to Elias's to supper W. pretty sharp Air Cloudy</p>
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<p>Jan 1905 Feb</p>
<p>30 J helped Anne wash. A & Henry shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline AM J & Nancy went to Markham PM A & Henry hitched up Mare Bell rising 3 years old she went wll they drove her with Mare Jennie W. quite fine</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored AM A & Henry drove Mare Bell PM W. began to snow sometime last night snowed More or less all day a dry fluffy snow quite Calm & Mild about 4 in fell</p>
<p>Feb 1 1905 J & Henry went to look for Foxes AM saw none. A fixed Harness AM. A took 16 bags Chop to Whitevale & left it there he & Henry drove Mare Bell. Mary & little ones were here to dinner. W. Cloudy day flurries of snow AM More Cler PM. Mild. Thomas called after supper with a New Come out Englishman that he has hired then are a great many Coming out wages are high Benj'n hired a Man @ $200 a year</p>
<p>Candlemas day Feb 2 A & henry drove Mare Bell to Whitevale AM they done nothing PM Davids & Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Clear all day sharp Air NW 3 above this morning Amelia & Eva were here all day</p>
<p>3 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. 6 below Zero this morning 6 above through the day down again this evening</p>
<p>4 Henry brought Grist from Whitevale AM A & Henry drove Mare Bell PM W. 8 below this Morning 10 above at noon going down tonight fine & Cler all day</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home A Henry & Anne went to Benj'ns to dinner W. 4 above Zero this Morning sharp NE wind pretty strong PM began to snow from East toward evening</p>
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<p>Feb 1905</p>
<p>6 A & Henry took 9 live hogs to Locust Hill AM @ $5.25 per Cwt 1715 lbs they Chored PM I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Martin Barkey Albert Reesor & myself have been reelected we also took into Consideration the building of a wire fence around the Church Property W. about 4 or 5 in of fresh snow this morning Mostly in drifts squaals of snow at times not so cold</p>
<p>7 A & Henry helped Nancy & Anne to quilt I went out to Collect some Money to help Delos Reesor he has been unfortunate he lost one of his feet last summer & lost some money in an Agency Business. W. Cler Cold strong NW wind</p>
<p>8 A & Henry shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline & on 11th Con AM J helped Anne wash & went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry went to Markham PM W strong East wind all day some snow PM not so Cold</p>
<p>9 A & Henry Elias & Joseph Barkey Cut up Pine stumps for AB's AM AB is hardly able to Cut ) A & Henry began to Cut stove wood in old bush PM J went out to Collect for Delos Reesor PM W. snow & wind last night Mild. thawing today</p>
<p>10 A & Henry Cut wood J collected a little AM A helped Flavius Cement the floor of his separator room Henry went Collecting PM J did not feel well W. fine Cler not Cold a raw NW wind</p>
<p>11 A & Henry Cut wood AM A helped Flavius fix separator stand & then Chored Henry went to Whitevale PM J went to Dr for medicine for Susanna PM W. Cler Zero this Morning Milder today I went as far as Benj'ns with Henry</p>
<p>Sunday 12 all at home all day W. snow. snow from East all day pretty fast wind not strong, not cold quite mild towards evening</p>
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<p>Feb 1905</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored & shoveled snow around the house AM J & A took grist 12 bags to Whitevale PM they bought a Cutter & Buggy off B Ellison $36.00 Cash for Cutter & $76.00 on or before Mar 1st for the Buggy Henry & Anne went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold Cler sharp wind from NW some drifts in East & west roads</p>
<p>14 A & Henry cut wood awhile Came home too Cold A walked to Ceder Grove before dinner they Chored PM W. 8 deg below Zero this Morning Strong NW wind all day barly 2 above at noon 9 above this evening</p>
<p>15 A started to take Cream turned back at Ceder Grove roads blocked. They Chored today W. Cold strong wind from West, not far above Zero all day</p>
<p>16 A & henry cut wood AM Henry went to Markham A Chored PM E Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner Herman came to stay all night they intend to thresh at NB's tomorrow W. pretty Cold strong W wind all day</p>
<p>17 A helped NB's thresh Henry Chored & went to Ceder Grove AM he split some wood in the bush PM W. strong W wind and some squaals of snow the roads are badly blocked the Baker did not Come this week Henry brought some bread from Markham yesterday Herman Came to stay all night</p>
<p>18 A took a calf that we sold to E Lewis's @ $9.00 to Littles (formerly Lewis's farm) he also took 2 Calves for Benj'n & 1 for Bob Milroy & a sheep for FMcCreight Benj'n & Bob went along Henry went with Thomas to take the Cream, roads were bad. AM A & Henry took 850 lbs hay to Lapp Bro's @ $7.00 per ton PM I & J helped shovel & fix up Meeting house PM W. fine & Cler pretty near Zero this morning 14 at noon</p>
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<p>Some West wind but not so strong</p>
<p>Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C Elias's Daniels & Marty & Benj'ns man George Patenden were here to dinner & NB's boys to supper W. fine & Cler sharp near Zero this Morning Milder today</p>
<p>20 A & Henry Cut wood AM A went to Bee getting up Ice on Br S's Pond for Kennedys PM Henry Chored W. Milder thawing PM</p>
<p>21 A & Henry Cut Ice J took grist Chop to Milnes AM A & Henry drew Ice to Flavius PM we help him to fill his house & get a share W. mild Cloudy thawing PM young folks met here this evening to Eat Apples & Popcorn</p>
<p>22 Henry went to Markham then went to Daniels to dinner he Called at Enos's to see Grandmother she is pretty well J & A Chored W. snow from East almost turned to rain. PM Cloudy quite foggy PM</p>
<p>23 Boys Chored J took Anne to Carpet rug sowing Bee at M Barkeys W. soft light full of snow nearly all day Mild</p>
<p>24 A & henry cut wood AM Henry helped Flavius draw in hay stack PM W. very fine Cler Mild day J & A cleaned some Timothy seed PM</p>
<p>25 A & Henry cut wood all day W. Cloudy at times but a very fine day Mild</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home A Susanna & Anne went to M Barkeys to dinner W. fine but a sharp NW air there was a heavy frost on the Trees a few Mornings through the week</p>
<p>27 A & Henry took 8 live hogs 1540 lbs to Markham for Hornshaw @ $8.25 per Cwt AM</p>
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<p>they filled 6 Barrels with King Apples PM W. quite fine, sharp 8 above this Morning 26 above today</p>
<p>28 J & A took 1180 lbs Hay to Lapps @ $7.00 per ton Henry Picked 8 Roosters AM A helped Thomas Clean Oats J & Henry took a Calf to M Barkeys to get it dressed PM W. very fine thawing some</p>
<p>March 1 Henry helped Thomas Clean Oats awhil AM A took Cream Henry took grist Chop to Whitevale PM & Paid B A Ellison for new Buggy A went to Bobby Milroys Sawing Bee PM W. very fine Cler there has been terrible fighting in the far East for the last 10 days. The Japs are having the best of it</p>
<p>2 Henry & Nancy went to Markham & to Enos's to See Grandmother she is quite well they went to JH Ramer's to dinner A went to Toronto (Flavius went with him) he took 6 Barrels King Apples @ $1.75 per Bl 1 Calf 81 bls @ 9 cts per lb 4 pair Roosters @ 1 pair hens 67 lbs 14 cts per lb 4 doz Eggs 30 cts per dozen W. a very very fine day very fair sleighing to Toronto</p>
<p>3 J went with Flavius up into Markham to look at some Horses Flavius would buy a team then they went to Pearsons sale on 4th Con Scarboro A & Henry Chored AM they went to sale PM J bought a Pair of Breechings @ $1.35 a Horse rake near new @ $16.00 Paid Cash $15.50 Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was at sale W. very fine Mild thawing</p>
<p>4 A & henry took 1170 lbs hay to Kennedys @ $8.00 per ton AM they brought home Horse rake from Pearson's PM W. a little snow last night strong wind today</p>
<p>Sunday 5 Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans we were at home Isaac Reesor's</p>
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<p>family Flavius & family & Elias's & family were here to dinner Benj'n & family Came PM W. very fine</p>
<p>6 A & Henry cut down trees in Old bush AM they chored PM Herman & Lydia were here to dinner W. Cler, fine sharp. Terrible fighting going on in the East the last 5 or 6 days 100,000 Killed & wounded on both sides. The Japs are having the best of it so far</p>
<p>7 A trimmed up some trees AM he went to J Malcoms sawing Bee PM Henry drove to Halfway House & went to Toronto J Chored W. mild Cloudy PM</p>
<p>8 A took Cream Henry went to Markham AM he took Train & went to Stouffville & was back to Markham at about 1100 he was home soon after dinner J went to Walkers sale on 5th Con Scarboro with Benj'n A & Henry helped Anne Clean Clothes room off Kitchen PM W. soft snow awhile AM fine Cler PM</p>
<p>9 J took Susanna to Dr AM she is not so sell A went to Stouffville Market got 5 bags Potatoes @ 75 cts I & Nancy went with him to C Burkholders staid till he Came back then he took us to Hermans to dinner bought 5 bags. Up to date, Potatoes off Herman @$1.00 per bag for seed Henry went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler this Morning Misty awhile AM Cler again. Cloudy towards evening the Japs gained a great victory over the Russians</p>
<p>10 A & Henry cut down trees AM Henry Chored & A took grist Chop to Whitevale & J went to Petch's Sale with Thomas PM W. raw March wind Calm this evening</p>
<p>11 A took Cream AM Henry went to John Milroys sawing Bee PM</p>
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<p>A & J went to Bee to draw stumps from Davids for AB's there were 5 teams & brought a load each W. Cler Sharp air</p>
<p>Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner Elais's were here awhile PM W. Cler Sharp air</p>
<p>13 J & A took 10 live hogs 1990 lbs to Markham for Homeshaw @ $5.60 per Cwt AM A went to Pilkeys Sawing Bee J & Henry took 5 sheep to M Barkeys to get dressed PM W. sharp 6 above this morning over 20 at noon very fine a little snow at noon MN was here to dinner Awful fighting in the East Mukden taken by the Maps half of Czars army destroyed</p>
<p>14 J & Henry Chored AM J went to Burks sale on 7th Con Pickering & Henry took a fat Cow to E Lewis's old farm @ $33.00 A went to Toronto 5 Carcasses Mutton @ 8ct about 60 lbs each 1 Bal King Apples $2.00 8 doz Eggs 20 cts 6 sheepskins $1.50 each except 1 fallen one @ 50 cts W. very fine he went with sleigh very fine roads S Lehmans here to dinner</p>
<p>15 A brought a load of Sand from Whitevale for M Barkeys J & Henry Chored AM Henry went to Markham J took Nancy to AB's awhile PM Abe is not so well A Chored PM Elias's were here this evening W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>16 Chored AM A & Henry went in Henrys new cutter I & Nancy & J went in other Cutter AM went with Joseph Barkey we all went to Menno Burkholders to see Henry Married to Menno's daughter Sarah W. Mild Cloudy all AM began to snow slowly & light W wind very heavy for a while help up about 2 PM very fine Coming home</p>
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<p>Mar 1905</p>
<p>Flavius & Benj'ns done our evening Choreds Mary was here with Susanna Henry & Sarah intend to go n a trip to Stayner tomorrow Morning</p>
<p>17 A & J Chored A went to Ceder Grove AM Davids were here to dinner he & boys went to J & R Clarks sale on Pickering Townline PM W. quite fine & Mild thawing some J bought 2 Heifers about 2 yr Old @ $24.00 each Russell stays till Sunday</p>
<p>18 J & A brought the Heifers home AM they Chored PM W. Mild some drizzle AM rain at times PM foggy this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 19 all went to meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 14 C by Br C Widow Ann Barkey & Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Davids & Marty were here to dinner A & Anne went to NB's to supper W. Mild Cloudy the snow is soft roads bad</p>
<p>20 A helped Anne wash AM J walked to Ceder Grove AM he went to Peter Reesor's PM and traded one of the Hiefers that he bought for a 2 yr old newly Calved Hiefer & we gave $8.00 boot W. fine Cler thawing</p>
<p>21 A Chored J went to Meeting of Shareholders of threshing Machine & Davids Chopping Mill there was a Dividend of $22.00 & they Kept $60.00 in hand for next years expenses Henry & Sarah Came home from their Trip we expect they will stay here all summer We put the Pork into the Garret W. Cloudy Mild thawing</p>
<p>22 Boys Chored AM J went to Saml Shanks sale at Whitevale (Jacobs sone) Henry went to Ceder Grove PM he & Sarah went to Elias's to supper</p>
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<p>Mar 1905</p>
<p>I walked to AB's & to Elias's PM AB is quite poor the Dr says he is wearing down he sits in his Chair & sleeps he rests very bad at night W. Mild thawing the roads are very very bad the snow is deep & soft there are no waggon tracks yet</p>
<p>23 I & J helped Jack up Meeting house floor it had settle down a little in the Centre A & Henry went to help Cut up pine stumps at AB's PM W fine mild Cler thawing Creek very high A & Henry Oiled a Double sett of Harness AM</p>
<p>24 A took some things to family of English Immigrants living in David's house they are Poor then he took sow to Flavius & went to Ceder Grove AM Henry went to Kennedys sawing Bee PM W. soft thawing rather Cloudy Rouge very high sleighing going Air turned NW it has been E over a week</p>
<p>25 Boys Chored AM J & A went to Beckets to sale on the old Teenie Ramer farm PM W. very fine & warm they went to sale in spring waggon</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home all day W. dull drizzly rain at times snow going</p>
<p>27 J & A took a sow to Flavius then they went to Menno Reesor's & bought a Hiefer about fat @ 23.00 Henry Came home about 10 AM Sarah stayed he helped Flavius draw in a Haystack PM J & A cut some Pine roots on 5th Con PM W. very fine & Cler snow going very fast we Tapped 2 trees in the dooryard last week the sap does not run much</p>
<p>28 Boys drew one load roots AM Henry got Mares Minne & Jennie shod on front feet & Brought small load PM J took horse grey Billy to Armstrongs PM he is turning blind</p>
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<p>Mar 1905 April</p>
<p>in one Eye W. quite warm snow nearly gone</p>
<p>29 J took Cream with spring waggon A & Henry Cut up Apple limbs for wood W. Cler 58 deg</p>
<p>30 J & Anne went to Markham A fixed Harness Henry worked in bush AM they took 17 bags Oats to Elias's that we borrowed from them in the full they want them for seed W. Cler partly Cloudy AM quite warm</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored cut feed & Hitched Mare Minnie & Bell to big Waggon & brought our Democrat waggon home from W Trans it was left there in the fall when they threshed the boys had it to take the big rope A went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J went to W Scotts for 5 Bus Goose Wheat @ 90 cts Henry split wood in bush PM W. quite warm Cler, rather Cloudy PM</p>
<p>April 1 A helped to Move G Gower's to the Old PL Barkey farm with team J took Cream with Grey Billy & Democrat Elias Called to say that little Alma is sick I walked down Henry took Nancy with Mare Minnie Alma was sleeping so I went to see John Clark he was taken with a stroke a few months ago his left side is paralyzed he is bedfast but Can eat & rest well we staid to dinner at Elias's awoke & seemed quite better W. fine Cler quite warm roads drying</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home A & Anne went to Elias's after dinner Alma quite well they went to Flavius after supper W. quite fine & Cler sap runing Henry went to Menno Burkholder's last night & stays till tomorrow White frost last night</p>
<p>3 A made a window framer for Old Boxstall Henry & Sarah Came before dinner Henry went to F McCreights</p>
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<p>April 1905</p>
<p>Sawing Bee PM J & Anne went to Markham PM J got 5 new upper Teeth Anne got some filled W. strong East wind began to rain after dark, sap runing we are boiling on the stove we mix some sugar</p>
<p>4 A fixed single Harness Henry trimmed some trees in bush AM Josepth Burkholder Came this Morning to tell that Barbara Barkey Died yesterday evening will be buried tomorrow 1/2 past 1.00 PM I & J went AM to tell the friends we had about a dozen hands sawing wood PM Mary & Children were here too W. pretty Cloudy AM warm Cler PM</p>
<p>5 Boys split wood in bush AM Henry Sarah & Anne went to Funeral of Barbara Barkey at Wideman's PM J & A went to Benj'n Stover's sale (Christians son on the old Homestead) W. quite warm & Cler. I have bad cough</p>
<p>6 A & Henry Oiled sett double Harness J & Anne went to Markham AM A helped NB's cut feed PM J ganged in furrows PM W. Cool Herman Came to stay all night they took Machine to J Murisons to thresh Clover</p>
<p>7 Boys Cleaned seed grain I & Nancy went to Br S's AM his wife is sick W. very raw Cold air A went to Jess Burkholders sawing Bee PM White frost last night sap running today Herman came to stay all night</p>
<p>8 A got Horse Chief shod on front feet J & Henry Chored AM Henry took grist Chop to Davids & got Mare Bell shod on fore feet PM A went to Elias's sawing Bee PM W. frost last night Cler Mild today Herman was here to supper they Cut feed at Thomas's awhile & Cleaned the Boiler</p>
<p>Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner A & Anne & Elias's went to Davids to dinner Henry & Sarah went to B Dillers to dinner</p>
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<p>April 1905</p>
<p>& to JD's to supper W. Cool wind this Morning warm & fine through the day roads very good they were not bad when the snow went away this is Grandmother Hoover's 89th Birthday.</p>
<p>10 A & henry grubbed awhile behind Cider House till rain stopped them Henry helped Thomas's Clean Oats awhile PM J went to Scotty in Scarboro for 1 1/2 Bus Red Clover seed @ $8.00 per Bus W. cloudy began to rain about 8 Oc. rained off & on till about noon</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored J sowed a little more than a Bus spring Wheat south of grave yeard before dinner A & Henry sowed Mixed grain south of bush PM I went to Br S's AM his wife is no better I took Susanna to Elias's this evening left her there W. Cooler</p>
<p>12 A took load of Oats to Locust Hill for Thomas Henry helped Flavius Cut wood J Chored till about 10.00 then he Grubbed in big field they began to work at Seeding PM I & Nancy started after dinner & went to Davids & staid all night W. fine Cler some frost last night</p>
<p>13 we went to Daniels to dinner we Called at Br inlaw Enos's to see Grandmother she was not at home, so we Came home Called at Br S's his wife is no better W. frost last night Boys began at seeding at 10:00</p>
<p>14 Boys sowed field behind Cider house with Oats & J harrowed Knoll they sowed it with Mixed grain yesterday they worked some in big field W. rather Cloudy & Cool Herman's Called AM Jac Wideman was here to dinner he Cleaned our Clock a little snow in the air</p>
<p>15 J & Henry took 2 Basswood logs to SM on Trucks A Soled Boots awhile they went on the fields awhile before dinner</p>
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<p>April 1905</p>
<p>then they finished Sowing Big field with Oats till evening w. sharp frost last night some squaals of snow PM Half yearly Conference was held at Hebron PM I was not there</p>
<p>Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman Pre C Burkholder & wife Widow Mary Burkholder (Johny's widow) & Nancy Grove Matty Burkholder George Cober & John Brillinger & his wife Ada Hare were here to dinner Flavius & Family were here after supper W. a Cold strong NW wind squaals of snow AM sap running.</p>
<p>17 J & Susanna went to Markham AM I helped girls wash awhile AM didn't finish A & Henry & Benj'n & his Man Pulled down the line fence between us & them we intend to build itu up again W. strong NW wind a little snow on the ground this morning sap running well.</p>
<p>18 A & Henry helped Benj'n & his Man finished laying up & staking the fence they tied the stakes with wire J got Horse Grey Billy shod all round AM he helped at fence PM the sap ran well W. strong Cold NW wind there has been a hard frost every night lately</p>
<p>19 Boys Cut up rubbish behind Cider house & drew it into woodshed AM they worked in NW Corner field PM Made it ready to sow W. Cler, froze last night strong W wind the frost was not quite all out PM quite warm PM</p>
<p>20 Boys worked at seeding sowed NW Corner field with Oats & began south of Orchard sowing with Barley Henry rolled in big field till after 4 PM a slight rain stopped them J brought Susanna home from Elias's after supper she was there a few days</p>
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<p>April 1905</p>
<p>W. warmer Cloudy the wheat Came out well this spring but it needs a good warm rain</p>
<p>Good Friday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J they staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15th C by Br C no visitors Benj'ns were here all PM Henry & Sarah went to M Barkeys to supper W. a fine steady rain last night turned to snow this morning snowed steady from NE till noon Cloudy PM some flurries towards evening ground all white cool</p>
<p>22 A got Horses Chief & Billy 6 shoes set AM they chored the rest of the day W. very fine & Cler snow all gone except a little behind fences</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 23 I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner A & Anne went to Davids Ester is sick with La Grippe & Influenza Henry & Sarah went to Meeting at Altona W. a beautiful Cler Easter day</p>
<p>Easter Monday 24 A took Cream we have to take it on Monday & Friday now. they filled 4 Barrels & 9 Baskets with Apples & they sowed about a bag of Barley below orchard PM & fixed some board fence on Pickering Town line W. Cloudy AM Cler PM Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinnner</p>
<p>25 A went to Toronto 4 Barrels Russets @ $1.75 & $1.50 9 Baskets apples 25 cts each for 6 .15 cts for Johnston apples J & Henry Rolled after 10:00 there was some frost last night</p>
<p>26 Boys finished rolling they also finished seeding east of graveyard</p>
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<p>April 1905</p>
<p>A slight frost last night fine & Cler today I & Nancy went to Br S's AM his wife is up in the Rocking Chair I & Benj'ns Wilfred went fishing back of Ceder Grove PM Caught 22 Chubs</p>
<p>27 A & Henry helped Women make garden J rolled Wheat & harrowed in root field I went to Ceder Grove AM & to M Barkeys & Elias's PM W a very fine Cler warm day</p>
<p>28 J helped Benj'n at seeding with team AM A took Cream Henry dug in garden AM A & Anne went to Markham PM A got some Medicine he is not well they Called at Davids Esther is some better. J Plowed & harrowed a strip in root field PM. W. very fine Cler day</p>
<p>29 Chored & Planted 5 drils Potatoes in west end of root field AM Boys trimmed raspberries bushes in back garden & I went to Ceder Grove PM J went to W Clods this evening & bought 4 doz Suckers @ 30 cts per doz they have been Catching them last 3 or 4 weeds & there has been no rain to raise the Creek since the snow is gone W. quite warm a fine shower last night a little thunder drizzly awhile AM Strong NW wind</p>
<p>Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 18th by C Burkholder (Br C was not there has bad cold umfrage) went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner Called at David & Esther is getting better</p>
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<p>April 1905 May</p>
<p>A & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Flavius & family were here with J & Susanna to dinner W. fine shower last night mostly Cler today strong NW wind Cool</p>
<p>May 1 A & Henry Plowed Corn ground J helped girls wash AM (I helped awhile) he Plowed PM A Mended Boots W. sharp frost last night fine Cler today</p>
<p>2 I & A Anne & Sarah helped scrub Meeting house till after 10:00 J & Henry Plowed awhile in root ground they Chored PM W. some frost this morning began to snow after Breakfast turned to rain before dinnner drizzly at times PM ground white for awhile all gone tonight</p>
<p>3 Henry helped girls Clean house J & A Plowed in root field AM J Plowed A & henry Picked 9 Roosters & filled 4 Barrels Apples PM W. showery awhile AM a few more fine showers & distant thunder PM</p>
<p>4 A went to Joseph Groves for 5 sewer pipes J & Henry Chored & put Manure on raspberries bushes AM J & Nancy went to Markham & to Daniels (Enos Ramer is very sick) They Called to see Grand Mother she is well A & Henry put sewer pipes across lane PM W. Cloudy AM fine Cler PM East wind</p>
<p>5 Henry worked at Benj'ns J Chored I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner A went to Toronto 4 Barrels Apples 3 Russets 1 M{illegible} @ $1.75 for Bals 9 Roosters 52 bls @ 15cts per lb 11 doz Eggs @ 13 cts he also took a lot of Chickens for Flavius & 1 Rooster for Benj'n W. a slight drizzle AM fine PM.</p>
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<p>May 1905</p>
<p>there was a heavy rain last night after Midnight a few heavy Claps of thunder one struck an Elm tree quite near Elias's house</p>
<p>6 A worked at foundation wall at J Murisons AM J & Henry drew home 3 big loads of rubbish from line fence between us & Benj'ns AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy AM rain all PM</p>
<p>Sunday 7 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Johny Reesor's to dinner A & Anne Henry & Sarah went to Thomas Diller's to dinner. W. rather Cloudy AM fine Cler PM strong NW wind</p>
<p>8 A worked at Murison's finished the wall & began to put the building on it its to be a Henhouse J & Henry went to Br S's to fish after Breakfast Clods Caught a few dozen suckers there on Saturday evening but there were none this morning so they went to Milnes & Caught 50 Flavius helped them W. fine AM a few showers PM windy A went for Jimmie Armstrong last evening Mare Jennie foaled on Thursday whe seemed to be sick but Jimmie says she is all right</p>
<p>9 A worked at Murisons Henhouse till 4 PM Herman's Lydia Came for him to take Herman's horse around this week Herman is not well J & Henry Chored & Made a enclosed yard in SW Corner of old Orchard for our Gander & one Goose that are Cross at some of the goslings Henry helped Benj'n Make fence PM Thomas took his English mand Will Price to Markham & had him examined by Dr Robinson</p>
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<p>May 1905</p>
<p>Squire Wilson & Lawyer Wilson as to his sanity they commited hime to Toronto Gaol he has been acting queer lately W. fine Cool Cler strong wind PM</p>
<p>10 Henry helped Benj'n at fence I & J & Henry Plowed in root ground PM A Came home with horse then they planted 6 more drills Potatoes Davids Came after supper Esther stays till Sunday W. quite fine</p>
<p>11 J & Henry Plowed in root field A Made a rail fence out of Ceder poles from gate that goes out of one barnyard inot the other there is a new gate at the SE Corner of the horse stables there are 8 Panels of pole fence between the two gates A left on the route to W Armstrongs about 3 PM W. fine AM Cloudy PM drizzly rain after 3 PM</p>
<p>12 J & Henry worked on root ground I brought seed Corn from Ceder Grove AM & they sowed it about 5 acres PM J wen to Meet A & brought him home{not struck through but rather erased} this evening but he did not come W. quite fine</p>
<p>13 J & Henry sowed the Mangels about {blank space} & J rolled some barley East of Orchard it is up nice but was too wet to roll any sooner W. quite fine I got a letter from Herman this evening stating that he is no better & that A will have to stay</p>
<p>Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated Menno Burkholder's & Matty Enos Nighswander & Mart & Daniels were here to dinner W. Cloudy began to rain about 8 AM rained till near noon rather Cloudy PM A Came home he went to Meeting but he had to go to Hermans again</p>
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<p>May 1905</p>
<p>15 J took 6 bags Barley to Davids & got it Chopped then they Carried the seed Potatoes out of the Cellar and Cut a lot. then they plowed in root ground PM W. warm, Clouds went around north all PM</p>
<p>16 J & Henry finished working root ground Henry brought a load of gravel for end of lane J Plowed AB's garden I & Nancy Called awhile at U Drudges then went to Hermans to dinner he is getting better then we went to Mary Burkholders to supper W. Cloudy this Morning Cler today Cloudy again a few heavy showers Coming home</p>
<p>17 J & Henry brought home some lumber from SM & brought a bag of salt from Ceder Grove they fixed the mouth of a drain & drew some dirt into a washout in field south of graveyard along Creek W. misty a while this Morning Cler awhile Cloudy towards evening drizzly rain after supper</p>
<p>18 Boys straightened up fences A helped till 3 PM then he went off with the horse Henry brought a load of gravel to barnyard gate from Collins Johny Reesors brought Bishop Paul Martin from Waterloo & wife (Elisabeth) & Amos Weber & wife W. Partly cloudy</p>
<p>19 Boys Planted Potatoes & drew 5 loads gravel into lane I brought Bushel Potatoes from M Barkeys & went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind</p>
<p>20 Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholders J worked on Turnip ground & drew 1 load gravel PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM & took her to Elias's to stay all night W. fine Cool slight frost last night</p>
<p>Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on 1st Corinthians 13 B by Bishop Paul Martin we went to Jac Widemans to dinner & to Saml Barkeys to supper. {on back cover} Henry & Sarah & J & Anne were in meeting too W. sharp & Cool NW wind.</p>
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<p>304 lbs Barley to Dr Robertson 98 lbs 402 lbs</p>
<p>April 22 1905 410 lbs Oats to M Barkey Paid</p>
<p>T Reesor to Beef June 22 to 7 lbs @ 7 cts June 29th to 6 1/2 lbs @ 5 cts July 6 to 5. lbs @ 5 cts " 20 to 6 3/4 lb @ 7 cts " 27 to 8 1/2 bls @ 6 cts Aug 3 to 5 3/4 lbs @ 6 cts</p>
<p>466 lbs Oats from Flavius Sept 21st/05 464 lbs __ __ __ Sept 27/05 930 returned Jan 18th 1906</p>
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<p>{ Back Cover of Notebook - Coloured Painting Advertising Black Cat Shoe Dressing}</p>
<p>THE ACKNOWLEDGED LEADER THE BLACK CAT (SHOE DRESSING)</p>
<p>BLACK CAT SHOE DRESSING BAND</p>
<p>BLACK CAT SHOE DRESSING THE NONSUCH MFG Co UNITED --> TORONTO<--</p>
<p>ALL THE PUSSY CATS IN TOWN BLACK CATS, GREY CATS WHITE & BROWN CEASE THEIR ARDENT LOVE CONFESSIONS TO SING THE PRAISE OF BLACK CAT DRESSING</p>
<p>THE NONSUCH MANUFACTURING Co. UNITED TORONTO</p>
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<p><br /> {Front Cover of Notebook - Coloured Lithograph painting of St Bernard Dog}</p>
<p>Faithful Friends</p>
<p>St Bernard</p>
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<p>{inside cover}</p>
<p>77.2.17</p>
<p>{second page}</p>
<p>Sept 1906</p>
<p>Private Journal of B.B. Reesor</p>
<p>Sept 6 1906 A helped Benj'n J & Henry single plowed in field north of Meeting house. W. very fine warm, Cool Breeze</p>
<p>7 J & Henry plowed A helped Benj'n Anne went to Toronto W. 80 above Zero Cool breeze</p>
<p>8 J & henry plowed A helped Benj'n I went to Ceder Grove AM W. quite warm fair & Cler Cool Breeze</p>
<p>Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 15 C by Jos Wismer went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner W. quite warm</p>
<p>10 J & Henry finished plowing field north of meeting house A helped Pilkeys thresh I helped Anne wash AM W fine Cler warm</p>
<p>11 A took Cream then they dug some Potatoes they Chored PM Henry & Sarah went to Toronto on Trolleys, Johny Reesor's brought Menno Horst & wife & Moses Martin & wife from Waterloo they staid to supper W. very warm over 80 deg</p>
<p>12 Boys drawed dung into field East of dam W. quite warm</p>
<p>13 Boys drew dung & J took Cream AM A & Henry ganged East of dam PM W. warm AM a very heavy shower just aafter dark distant thunder the ground is well soaked fine & Cool PM</p>
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<p>Sept 1906</p>
<p>Hardware Widemans Man Haigh was here today & put Eavestroughs on our new Kitchen</p>
<p>14 A & Henry finished ganging field & then drew dung J Chored W. fine Cler Cool Mary & Children were here all PM & Elais Came to supper & staid too</p>
<p>15 A & Henry drew dung AM A helped A Dimma fill silo PM Henry & Benj'n went up to Markham PM to try & buy some Horses Henry bought a fine Mare off W. Raymond 4 year old @ $125.00 W. very fine</p>
<p>Sunday 16 I & Nancy got Flavius Mare & went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is in bed with Rhumatic fever Called to see Grandmother she is well W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>17 J & Henry began single plowing behind barn A Helped W Tran fill silo today & helped Gordon Dimma PM W. fine Cler</p>
<p>18 A helped G Dimma finish silo till about 9:00 then they moved to Flavius A & Henry helped with team J Plowed W. very very warm & close</p>
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<p>Sept 1906</p>
<p>Dr Called at noon Susanna is not well S Lehman's here to dinner.</p>
<p>19 A helped Thomas with team filling silo J began Cutting Corn he got up at 4:00 he got done soon after dinner the Engine & Cutter Came after 4 began filling before 5 O it runs well W. warm Cler not so warm as yesterday Mary & the Children were here PM</p>
<p>20 Filled our Silo got done 1/2 past 10 Oc J Plowed I & A Cleaned out Cistern PM Henry helped W Pettry fill silo PM & they set up at Benj'ns this evening W. rather cloudy pretty warm slow drizzly rain tonight</p>
<p>21 Henry helped Benj'n finish filling silo before noon then he helped Thomas fill his on his other farm J & A Plowed PM W. quite warm didnt rain much last night Nancy & Anne went to Markham with Flavius Mare Rose</p>
<p>22 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his man helped with team AM & Benj'n helped with team till rain stopped them after 3 PM Peters Jacob helped to fill till rain came then they spread dung W. pretty warm fine heavy rain after 3 PM some thunder a little rain last night distant thunder</p>
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<p>Sept 1906</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Jesse Burkholders were here to dinner Thomas & whole family called after supper W. very fine & quite cool</p>
<p>24 J & A ganged down Manure in field East of dam Henry went to Markham AM J & A single plowed behind barn & Henry helped Thomas's draw in feed Corn PM W. very fine Cler & Cool Slight frost last night</p>
<p>25 A & Henry plowed J went to sale at old Long John Miller's Homestead PM I & Nancy went to Daniels he is improving slowly is still in bed W. very very fine & Cler</p>
<p>26 A & Henry finished drawing dung Benj'n helped AM with team A & Henry drew a few loads after dinnner then they spread dung PM J finished plowing behind barn W. Cloudy a slight shower before dinner some More at bedtime pretty warm</p>
<p>27 J & A Plowed down dung Henry finished spreading dung Menno Burkholders were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler this is my 70th Birthday</p>
<p>28 A & Henry plowed J went to M Nighswander & bought his old Mare Nellie 19 years Old for a driver for I & Nancy horse Billy is not able to go we Paid $15.00 for the Mare W. very very fine & Cler.</p>
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<p>Sept 1906 Oct</p>
<p>29 A & Henry Plowed between showers J Chored W. Cloudy quite showery a lot of rain Herman's Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J (he has lame back) remarks by Levi Grove & Br C sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by C Burkholder Russell & Lewis Grove & Anne Ramer were here to dinner I & Nancy went to Henry Stovers to supper W. a very Cool N Wind fine Cler</p>
<p>Oct 1 A & Henry pulled 16 drills Mangels J drew in 8 loads PM I helped Anne wash AM W very very fine a slight frost last night no damage</p>
<p>2 Boys drew in last of Mangels 31 loads I took Susanna to Elias's then I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. very fine cool</p>
<p>3 J Plowed A helped Taylors fill silo AM & thresh PM Henry drew in Citrons Squash & Pumpkins then he took home this girl Stella Spragge AM he helped Plow PM they finished East of dam & began in NW Corner field W. cloudy awhile then Cler</p>
<p>4 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry plowed J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod PM W. rather Cloudy & Misty began to rain slowly about 4 PM rainy at bedtime I brought Susanna home this morning from Elias's she is pretty smart.</p>
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<p>Oct 1906</p>
<p>5 J A & Anne went to Davids Anne drove to Daniels J & A went to Markham after dinner Anne drove to Br inlaw Enos's & they Met her there about 5 PM they they came home I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Henry plowed all day W. Misty Cloudy AM Cler PM warm</p>
<p>6 A helped to run the Syndicate Machine all day in Levi Ramer's place Henry helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed AM Chored PM W cloudy drizzly AM slow steady rain nearly all PM I went to Ceder Grove AM I went to a meeting at Hebron to see about building some sheds a good prospect for building & more</p>
<p>Sunday 7 A & Anne went to Meeting at Altona Henry & Sarah went too I & Nancy went to B Dillers to dinner W. some rain last night Cloudy & Cool this Morning Blustry at times PM</p>
<p>8 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry Plowed AM. Henry helped Sarah wash & Chored PM J & A Plowed PM I helped Anne wash AM W. White frost last night windy today a few slight showers a clap of thunder PM</p>
<p>9 J took Cream & got horse Billy shod AM Henry helped Jesse Burkholder Move to Boxgrove. A cobbled Boots J Plowed PM W. rain last night & awhile this Morning AB's Lizzie came to stay all night</p>
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<p>Oct 1906</p>
<p>10 A & Henry finished Plowing Oat stubble in NW field & began in Corn stubble J went to sale at Whalens on P Lapp farm bought 7 Cow Chains @ 60 cts I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner I & Br S had a very enjoyable walk PM along the Rouge flats by the old Mills & the site of the Old Mills that were Pulled down & Moved up stream there is no more Business done at the Old Ceder Grove Grist or Sawmills</p>
<p>11 A & Henry Plowed J took Cream AM & took a grist Chop to Davids PM W. quite cold & rough NW wind a very little snow in the air this Morning</p>
<p>12 J & Henry plowed A Puttied a window in Our Kitchen AM Then Boys dug Potatoes PM 33 Bags they did not get them harrowed W. a sharp white frost last night ground froze a little cold NW wind all day</p>
<p>13 J took cream Henry finished Plowing Corn stubble A Picked apples AM J & Henry picked snow apples A helped Johny Reesors thresh PM W. white frost this morning cler today milder</p>
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<p>Oct 1906</p>
<p>Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Levi Groves & Br C sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder we went to Herman's to dinner & then went to Daniels to stay all night ( he is doing well) W. Cool this Morning fine & warm to day</p>
<p>15 went to Davids to dinner then made a good call at Christian Stovers on Church street to see Esther Hoover then Came home W. very very fine warm & Cler we like our old Mare Nell very well for a driver Boys Plowed in Mangels ground</p>
<p>16 A & Henry finished plowing Mangel ground J Picked Apples AM they all Picked apples PM I got Mare Nell shod on hind feet at Ceder Grove PM W. fine</p>
<p>17 J took a lot of Apples to get some Cider & apple sauce Made at Lapps AM Henry took sample wheat to Locust Hill & Whitevale got 70 cts offered at Whitevale he took 63 1/2 B{illegible} PM A & Anne & Flavius' Fanny went to Toronto 6 Barrels Apples 1 Barrel Fulton snowes $1.75 Venderverer & Gloria Mundi $1.50 W. very fine Some East wind, young Mare Grace was sick Had Dr Armstrong is better</p>
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<p>Oct 1906</p>
<p>Thanksgiving day 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C visitors Enos Nighswander & Martin Hustin Ramer & Herman's there were also a good few at Henry's W. a little cloudy this Morning Cler today strong East wind</p>
<p>19 We Cleaned all the wheat Henry took 54 Bus to Whitevale after 4 PM J took 6 bags barley to Davids with Mare Nell W. steady rain from East from sometime last night till after 4 PM (creek running)</p>
<p>20 Boys plowed in sod in big field & A Picked Apples PM Henry's went to Sarah's folks to stay all night W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to David Reesor's to dinner W. cool sharp Air fine Cler</p>
<p>22 J & A Chored Henry helped Sarah wash AM J & Henry plowed & A Picked apples PM I helped Anne wash & went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cloudy drizzly at times AM Cloudy PM Mary & the little ones were here all day she was sewing.</p>
<p>23 J & Henry finished Plowing in big field & began south of garden A Picked apples I & Nancy went to see Grandmother she is not so well is some better. W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>24 Boys Plowed & Picked apples I went to Ben Stover's this morning for AB's Lizzie</p>
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<p>Oct 1906</p>
<p>she is helping Anne to quilt W. very strong East wind all day began to rain after dark a little distant thunder & lightning</p>
<p>25 Henry's went to Daniels to dinner (he is still getting better slowly) then they went to Joseph Groves sale J & A Plowed J went to sale with Benj'ns Machine Came PM we intend to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands AM brought home Chop with Mare Nell PM W. rather drizzly this Morning fine today</p>
<p>26 threshed all went well did not get done W. rather cloudy a little drizzly this Morning fine Cler today SW wind at times Mild</p>
<p>27 Finished threshing about 1/2 past 8 O'c then the Machine went to Thomas's we had a very good yeild of grain A helped Thomas thresh PM J & Henry plowed W. Cloudy showery at times this is the 49th anniversary of our wedding day and we have never had cause to regret it</p>
<p>Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder Thomas's & whole family were here to supper W. Cold rough wind from NW all day rather Cloudy</p>
<p>29 A helped Thomas's thresh J & Henry plowed W. Cloudy all day soft snow after dark ground white.</p>
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<p>30 A helped JD's thresh J & Henry Chored Henry went to Spencers sale in Cherrywood PM he bought a Coal or wood Cooking stove @ $5.00 W. cloudy soft snow nearly all day</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored & brought Henry's stove home AM A & Henry plowed PM J took AB's Lizzie home PM W. fine Cler the snow is thawing in the sun Dr Armstrong was here AM Henry's Mare is sick</p>
<p>Nov 1 J & A put in Pipes in Culvert at foot of Hill East of Br C's on Townline Henry helped Sarah Clean House AM A spread dung at Benj'n' J & Henry sawed wood for Aunt Lizzy Burkholder PM W. sharp frost last night fine Cler & Milder today the snow is nearly all gone thawing in the sun but not in the shade.</p>
<p>2 J & Henry finished splitting & piling Aunt Lizzy's wood till about 10 AM then J plowed & Henry went to Thomas to Pick Apples. J finished plowing sod W. very fine & Cler quite Mild J took A & Anne & Jake Diller & Anne to West Hill to Meet Trolleys at 6 O'c this Morning they are going to Waterloo</p>
<p>3 J & Henry drew in feed Corn AM they Picked Cider & fallen Apples PM W. heavy white frost last night very fine & Cler today</p>
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<p>Nov 1906</p>
<p>Sunday 4 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Altona J & Susanna were at home W. a little cloudy rain Cold Air from N East</p>
<p>5 J Plowed Potatoes & feed Corn ground Henry helped Sarah wash AM they drew small stones off plowed ground PM I helped Nancy wash AM W. very fine like Indian summer</p>
<p>6 J took 8 bags Chop to Davids & got it done then he drew home wood & Chored Henry went to Toronto 7 bags fallen apples $1.25 per Barrel a Calf 88lbs @ 9 cts per lb he brought home A & Anne from their Trip to Waterloo they enjoyed themselves very much W. very fine & cler</p>
<p>7 J took Cream with Mare Nell A drew dung East of dam Henry drew home wood AM he & A both drew off stones with 2 waggons PM W. very very fine & Cler Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner</p>
<p>8 A helped Arther Reesor getting Pigpen ready for Cementing J & Henry ganged in East part of field East of dam the 3rd time Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh after 4 PM J Battened awhile at our Kitchen PM Nancy & Anne went to Markham AM W. partly Cloudy & fine, Mild</p>
<p>9 A helped Arthur Reesor Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh AM</p>
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<p>he Plowed Potatoes patch in north part of Old Orchard J took 10 bags Chop to Davids & got it done AM W. strong East wind some drizzly rain PM, not Cold</p>
<p>10 A worked at Arthur Reesors AM Henry helped F McCreight thresh till about 3 PM J took Cream & Chored W. Cloudy cool like fall weather Herman Called PM</p>
<p>Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to Albert Reesors to dinner Thomas Diller & Jac Esther & Anne Diller were here to supper W. Cloudy drizzly soft snow & little rain</p>
<p>12 A worked at Arthur Reesors Henry helped Flavius thresh AM he Chored PM J Chored & took some Oats to Davids W. a raw wind from NW pretty Cloudy</p>
<p>13 A went to Arthur Reesor's came home before dinner Henry helped Flavius thresh Alsike AM helped Benj'n thresh PM J Chored I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM W. rather Cloudy cold NW wind a little snow in the Air A & J cut a doorway through the Brick wall behind the table in Henrys Kitchen into Henrys bedroom PM</p>
<p>14 Henry helped Benj'n thresh all day A worked at doorway in wall J took 12 bags Chop to Davids & Chored I took Susanna to Benj'n AM & brought her home PM W. sharp frost last night too hard to plow AM fine Cler today</p>
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<p>Nov 1906</p>
<p>15 Boys raised up Corner of driving house with screw Jack J made 2 Barrels Cider A & Henry went to NB's shed raising PM I & Nancy went to see old Mrs Saml Stover Called over dinner at Benj'n Stovers W. Cloudy cold NE air Henry Moyer Came to stay all night</p>
<p>16 Boys raised North side of Cider house J went to stock sale at Sam Pearses PM A & Henry helped Benj'n Clean wheat PM W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler today</p>
<p>17 J & A helped Benj'n Clean grain AM J brought 2400 Coal from F mans Bay @ $6.00 per ton PM A went to Whitevale PM Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholders he brought a new Cooking stove for us it is a Prince National Moffat Range Price $28.00 Coal or wood we intend to burn Coal in the winter W. East wind some drizzly rain at times</p>
<p>Sunday 18 A & Anne went to Thomas Diller to dinner & to Peter Reesors after supper I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM W. some Cloudy Mild squaals of wind at times PM Elias's were here to supper</p>
<p>19 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesor's to awhile after dinner J Chored Daniels Came to stay all night W. fine Cler not Cold Daniel is some better</p>
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<p>20 Boys Chored A took grist PM Daniels staid all day drizzly rain all day Daniel did not like to go out</p>
<p>21 Boys Chored Daniels are here yet W. Cool strong East wind rain off & on all day trees pretty well Covered with Ice</p>
<p>22 A & Henry went to Markham AM bought a panel door for the bedroom at Henrys & brought 9 Bunches shingles to Cover our old Veranda A hung the door PM W. strong SW wind Cooler Daniels went home AM</p>
<p>23 A helped Flavius J & Henry dug out some Ceder & pine stumps west of swamp I took Nancy to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. Mild Cloudy</p>
<p>24 A helped Flavius Henry brought 3050 lbs coal @ $6.00 per tone J took grist to Davids W. fine Cool very fine & Cler PM Herman's Called awhile this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J. Nancy has bad Cold remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 7th C by Br C no visitors to dinner Benj'ns were here PM Davids Called too W. heavy white frost last night mostly Cler AM Cloudy PM Shower tonight</p>
<p>26 A & Henry worked at NB's cementing J helped Sarah wash AM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning & left her</p>
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<p>W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM</p>
<p>27 A & henry worked at NB's J brought Susanna home from Elias's AM he went to Markham PM I & nancy went to Elias's awhile PM their children have Chicken Pox W. Cloudy cooler pretty strong NW wind</p>
<p>28 A & Henry worked at NB's J fixed Meat tubs & Chored W. very strong NW winds & squaals of snow ground white this Morning all went away. I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & left her</p>
<p>29 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored AM Daniels were here to dinner he went to Hedges sale with J PM W. sharp frost last night 15 deg above Zero this Morning very very fine today Milder towards evening</p>
<p>30 A & Henry worked at NB's J took grist to Davids AM & brought it home PM W. Milder Cloudy all day</p>
<p>Dec 1 Boys drew Chips out of woodshed & chored Henry & Anne went to Markham PM they took Stella Spragge home she has been at Henry's all summer A & J Chored PM W. a strong NW wind all day Cold & squaals of snow I & Nancy went to Flavius this morning to see how Ernie was he has La Grippe Dr was there last night he was some better this morning</p>
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<p>Sunday 2 at home all day J A & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Henry brought Susanna home from Elias's then they went to JD's to dinner W. quite Cold 8 deg above this Morning some Milder through the day a little snow in the Air all day ground white</p>
<p>3 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored & got Horses Chief & Billy shod all round PM W. Cloudy with snow AM Cler Cold NW wind PM a little snow last night quite cold</p>
<p>4 A & Henry worked at NB's J went around among the neighbours to sell some Beef we intend to get a Cow dressed tomorrow he took her to M Barkeys this evening W 4 deg below Zero this Morning some Milder today snow all PM about 14 above at noon</p>
<p>5 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored all day took 3 Calves to M Barkeys & got them dressed w. pretty Cold some snow I took Susanna to JD's brought her home with me she did not stay they were killing hogs</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored Cleaned up shop Henry went to Blacksmith shop J took Grist to Davids PM W. snow & wind from East turned to rain Cleaned up PM & turned Colder good sleighing</p>
<p>7 We Killed our 4 hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'n & Fanny & Elias helped A went to Toronto 3 Calves 9 cts per lb 4 Barrels Apples $2.50 3 snow & one Kings W. 4 deg below this morning</p>
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<p>about Zero at noon below again there is good sleighing he went with spring waggon not good sleighing to Toronto</p>
<p>8 Boys Chored J took Cream AM I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner had Roast Duck W. 9 deg below Zero this Morning getting Milder snow from East nearly all day</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Flavius Children were all here to dinner A & Anne went to see Grandmother Hoover she is quite well Henry's were at Menno Burkholders W. Cloudy all day not very Cold this is Nancy's 67th Birthday</p>
<p>10 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored & took 10 bags Grist to Davids PM I went with him W. not very Cold, cloudy</p>
<p>11 A finished Job at NB's Henry helped Sarah wash AM he & J salted Pork PM I helped Anne wash AM W. very fine Cler & sharp</p>
<p>12 A helped Benj'n till 3 PM Henry brought a load of Coal {blank space} lbs from Bay AM J went to Markham & to Davids to dinner went to Pippens sale PM W. a great deal Milder</p>
<p>13 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville & to Herman's to dinner A drew 4 loads sand from Pettys J took grist to Davids & Chored I took Susanna to Br N's & got Mare Nell shod on front feet,Susanna Came home with J W. cloudy mild</p>
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<p>14 A & Henry drew 4 loads sand J Chored I took Susanna to Dillers J brought her home W. East wind not very Cold light drizzle & sleet toward evening</p>
<p>15 Henry brought load gravel then got Mares Jenny & Bell shod on hind feet AM brought another load PM A & Anne went to Markham AM he brought 2 loads gravel PM J helped him W. Cloudy drizzly through the night Ice on trees Clered up Mild Ice thawed getting Colder this evening sleighing pretty good yet</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler not very Cold Henrys were at Menno Reesor's to dinner</p>
<p>17 Boys drew 5 loads gravel A drew only 1 load Horse Billy cut his foot W. very fine Cler Colder towards evening Johny Reesor's wife brought J Snellgrove & wife (Lorinder Morris) to dinner</p>
<p>18 Henry & Sarah helped Flavius Kill hogs J & A drew 2 loads gravel AM A helped Boyd thresh for Benj'n PM J brought AB's Lizzie PM she will help us awhile W. Cler sharp air</p>
<p>19 A & Henry helped Henry Stover's Kill a big hog J took a grist to Davids & brought it home.</p>
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<p>David's were here to dinner w. very fine & cler</p>
<p>20 Boys brought 4 Calves from Flavius & took them to M Barkeys to get dressed then they & women Picked 8 Geese AM they Killed 5 Pigs PM W. cloudy a little snow PM, Mild.</p>
<p>21 A helped Elias's Kill hogs J took grist to Davids Henry went to Toronto 5 Pigs 492 bls @$8.75 6 Geese lbs @ 11cts 4 Barrels Apples, 2 Pippins 2 Kings $6.50 for the lot 4 Calves for Flavius {blank space} lbs @ $8.75 W. cloudy a few in snow through the night Mild today I got Mare Nell shod on hind feet Sleighing good to Toronto</p>
<p>22 Boys Chored W. fine Clear sharp Air A & Anne went to Markham AM</p>
<p>Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Anne they staid with little Willis remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 14th C by C Gayman Abraham Lehmans young folks came here awhile PM Henry's & Boys were here to supper W. Cler sharp N wind Zero this Morning</p>
<p>24 Boys Chored & helped Sarah wash AM A helped NB's thresh PM I helped AB Lizzy wash AM (she is here yet) W. quite Cold fine & Cler</p>
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<p>Christmas day 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on the Birth of Christ by Br C Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Eva were here PM. W. Cold sharp wind</p>
<p>26 Our whole family were home today to see your youngest daughter Anne Married to Martin Barkeys youngest son Joseph by Baptist Minister Lamont it was a very fine day but Cloudy & a little snow A helped NB's thresh AM</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored David Burkholder was here to dinner & George Gunn to supper J & Henry went to Bobby Milroys PM & bought a Cow @ $39.50 due to Calve in Jan. 7 yrs Old W. Mild some snow AM</p>
<p>28 J & Nancy took AB's Lizzy to see Grandmother She is not very well A & Henry Chored & drew limb wood on pile in bush PM W. fine Mild</p>
<p>29 Boys Chored Isaac Reesors brought J Rittenhouse & wife to Henry's to dinner & awhile to us PM. W. very fine & Mild A took Lizzie home after supper My sore eyes are getting better J got some Eye water at Dr's yesterday</p>
<p>Sunday 30 at home all day W Cloudy East wind thawing a very little wind strong this evening a little drizzly rain</p>
<p>31 A went to Markham to Dr PM Susanna is not so well Henry took grist to Davids PM.</p>
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<p>Jan 1907</p>
<p>I went with him W. rain last night Mild sleighing gone a few showers PM</p>
<p>Jan 1st 1907 at home Nancy is not very well, she feels better this evening Joseph & Annie Came here tonight they were off on a Tripp to Nottawasaga W. Cloudy Mild getting Colder this evening</p>
<p>2 A helped Benj'ns Henry took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they Chored PM Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well W. Cloudy, East wind getting Colder John Hollinger was here to dinner</p>
<p>3 Boys Chored W. rain from East all day not thawing very fast Ice on trees</p>
<p>4 A helped Thomas Kill hogs for Flavius he is not well.) Henry helped too awhile AM Henry took grist PM W. getting some colder I went to see Henry Stover AM he is not well I Called at Elias's the Baby was sick is quite smart again</p>
<p>5 Henry brought a ton of Corn from Markham @$20.00 AM A took Cream & went to Markham AM they Chored & Cut a lot of feed PM W. fine Mild</p>
<p>Sunday 6 I went to see Henry Stover he is poorly Elias's were here to dinner W. heavy white frost this Morning very fine Mild & Cler all day Henry's were to Meeting at Widemans</p>
<p>7 A helped Benj'n J & Henry helped wash then they took Horse Billy to Dr Armstrong he has a sore Eye W. Cloudy Mild AM rain all PM</p>
<p>8 A helped Thomas thresh AM Henry got Mares Jennie & Bell shod AM they killed 8 Pigs PM W. Cloudy a little drizzly rain PM Mild</p>
<p>9 A leveled gravel on Scarboro townline from our Corner west Henry & Sarah helped Benj'n Kill hogs J went to Toronto 8 Pigs 8{blank space} lbs @ $9.50 1 Calf 86 bls @ $9.50 W. very strong NW wind & squaals of snow more Calm towards evening not very Cold</p>
<p>10 A & Henry helped at gravel with 1 team there is $100 to expand on our townline we get 25 cts per yard to draw from Collins pit J Chored W. very strong S West wind squaals of snow at times not Cold</p>
<p>11 A & Henry helped at gravel J got Chief & Billy shod AM he drew 2 loads gravel PM there were 8 teams PM W. very fine</p>
<p>12 Boys Chored Henry went to Markham about 10 oc Came back after dinner A helped Thomas cut feed PM J leveled gravel PM W. snow from East all AM Cloudy PM snow all blowed off the road not Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. Cloudy. East wind pretty Cold very good wheeling</p>
<p>14 J & A drew gravel Henry leveled W. Cloudy a very little drizzly rain AM froze as it fell turned milder towards evening.</p>
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<p>Jan 1907</p>
<p>15 J & A drew gravel AM Henry leveled AM Henry did not level PM J leveled PM Br inlaw John Hoover's Eddie & Charlotte were at Henry's to dinner Charlotte stays she was here to supper & stay all night W. Colder strong NW wind Calm tonight</p>
<p>16 J & A drew gravel Henry leveled I took Charlotte to Flavius this morning & went to Ceder Grove I & Nancy went to see Henry Stover PM he is quite low Charlotte was here to supper the boys took her to Elias's this evening W. Cold rain East wind roads very good</p>
<p>17 A & Henry drew gravel J leveled they will quit now they are pretty nearl Flavius bridge they will put on some more next year W. strong East wind some snow all day but did not amount to Much Calm this evening & snowing & getting Milder Zero this Morning Daniels were here to supper</p>
<p>18 Boys Chored AM Henry got Mares shod A & Henry drew 2 loads gravel home PM W. a little snow last night fine & Mild Cloudy Hermans were here to supper Harvey staid</p>
<p>19 Boys chored A & henry brought a load of gravel for our shed at Meeting house PM W. strong East wind sleet & rain turned to rain before noon Mild & Cloudy & foggy at times PM</p>
<p>Sunday 20 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna & little Willis remarks & sermon on 1 Cor part of 13th C by C Gayman David Groves family Joseph Grove & wife brought George</p>
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<p>Rittenhouse from Alberta were all here to dinner W. strong winds & Gales from West with squaals of snow at times quite Mild & soft last night getting Cold towards evening</p>
<p>21 A took a fat Heifer to the Old Lewis farm AM we sold her to E Lewis @ $4.25 per Cwt she weighed 950 bls A & Henry went to Markham PM W. Cold Cler squaals of snow 5 deg above this morning</p>
<p>22 A drew gravel Henry leveled I went to Flavius AM & to Henry Stover's PM he is sinking slowly W. cold N wind a few in snow last night blown off road</p>
<p>23 A drew gravel AM they got as far as R Milroys gate the grant is expended now Henry leveled they Chored PM W. 12 deg below this morning Zero all day going down again fine Cler Calm all day Br S's Lydia & Bertha were at Henry's to dinner Jac & Anne were here to supper</p>
<p>24 Boys Chored A & Henry went to Markham W. 13 deg below Zero this Morning about Zero all day East wind began to snow towards evening</p>
<p>25 Boys Chored J went to Brook's sale in 4th Scarboro PM A worked at making himself a pair of overalls W. about Zero this Morning a few in snow last night some more today but it is light & dry there is no sleighing</p>
<p>26 Henry got his Mare shod AM A worked at his overalls they Chored PM I & Nancy went to see Henry Stover PM he is weak we Called at Elias's awhile W. about Zero this morning fine & Calm 10 deg above at noon</p>
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<p>We saw a few cutters running a little more snow would make fair sleighing</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home M Barkeys & Flavius were to dinner W. very fine about 14 deg above Zero Henrys were in Meeting in Altona</p>
<p>28 A got Horses Chief & Billy sharped J & Henry helped Nancy & Sarah wash AM Boys Killed 5 Pigs & Picked 4 Roosters PM W. fine & Cler not very Cold MN was here to supper</p>
<p>29 Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholder's J helped draw wood out of Br C's bush for Henry Stover AM A went to Toronto 5 Pigs well over 100 lbs each @ $9.25 per Cwt 4 Barrels Apples 2 Spies @ $2.75 each 2 Kings $2.50 each 4 Roosters 33 lbs @ 12 cts he had 13 Chickens for Flavius 9 cts lb W. Cloudy not very Cold</p>
<p>30 J took Cream A helped Flavius AM Henry went to Whitevale AM Boys Chored PM Dr called this evening Nancy has La Grippe W. fine & Cler pretty sharp about Zero this Morning Dr says Nancy's case is not dangerous</p>
<p>31 A worked at Flavius J took grist to Davids Henry took Old 3 spring waggon to A Clendorn we traded it for a new Wheelbarrow Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here to dinner W. cloudy, sharp</p>
<p>Feb 1 Boys Chored Nancy took a very bad spell Henry Telephoned for Dr he Came at noon he says it was through over exertion that the Grippe returned he will Call again tomorrow Davids called PM Daniels were here to supper Herman was at Henrys to dinner W. mild Cloudy East wind</p>
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<p>Feb 1907</p>
<p>A was at Henry Stovers sitting up with him he died at 2.30 oclock this morning will be buried on Sunday at 930 at Hebron</p>
<p>Candlemas day 2 Boys took turns with Flavius Thomas & Elias & Joseph Barkey to dig a grave for Henry Stover W. Cloudy Mild all day foggy awhile AM West wind PM Dr Called this evening Nancy doing pretty well</p>
<p>Sunday 3 they all went to Funeral of Henry Stover except I & Susanna we staid with Nancy C Burkholders & wife were here to dinner Herman was at Henrys Daniels called Flavius's too Nancy is getting better Dr called this evening Jac Came to supper & stays all night W. a raw Cold wind Cler wind gone down this evening roads Icy C Burkholder Preached today Saml Hoover spoke too</p>
<p>4 Boys hlepd Anne & Sarah wash AM Elias brought Mary & the Children they were here to supper he Came for them Nancy is getting better She sat up all day I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron AM Myself M Barkey & Albert Reesor were reelected W. Cler Cold Henry brought Stella Spragge she works for them again A drew a load of straw from Thomas's for Teenie Stover PM</p>
<p>5 Boys Chored Henry got his Mare shod AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. snow & East wind all day quite cold</p>
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<p>Snow does not pack for sleighing too light</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM J Chored for Benj'n he is not well & his Man is sick Henry took grist to Davids w. 2 below Zero this morning Cler & Cold all day</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored A Chored for Benj'n they Killed 4 pigs PM Herman's were here to dinner Mary & the Children were here PM W. 2 deg below Zero this Morning fine & Cler today Milder Nancy getting better slowly</p>
<p>8 J Chored for Benj'n Henry went to Markham to tell Dr how Nancy is doing she is getting better slowly he brought some Medicine for her A went to Toronto 4 Pigs 398 lbs @ $9.60 per cwt 2 Bals Spies @ $3.00 each 2 Barls Greenings @ $2.00 each W. very fine & Cler not so Cold</p>
<p>9 A Chored for Benj'n AM he & his Man are getting better so I suppose they will be alone again Boys brought a load of Pine roots for Our Box stove from 5th Con PM W. Mild a little drizzles of snow Cloudy all day Jac Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home Daniels & Jac were here to dinner very strong NW wind PM & this evening seems going down at bedtime</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored W. 3 deg below Zero this morning going down all day 8 below at dusk a very strong NW wind all day</p>
<p>12 A went to Markham with Jac AM J & Henry went to a sale on 5th Con Pickering PM W. 10 deg below Zero this morning up through the day</p>
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<p>5 above this evening not much wind the wheeling is very good the fields are white & an inch of good damp snow would make sleighing the snow that falls is too light</p>
<p>13 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville J took Stella home we heard that her Grandmother is dead that is David Hanes wife she died this Morning will be buried on Friday J went to Davids to dinner W. fine & Cler quite Mild a little snow last night a few sleighs running Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well</p>
<p>14 Boys hung up Pork to smoke & began to trim up trees in bush W. getting Cold very strong wind towards evening</p>
<p>15 Henry & Sarah went to Funeral of David Hare's wife Elias's went too they left Alma & Frank here A Oiled Some Harness AM he took our Mare Nell & got her sharped all round PM. W. pretty sharp a strong SW wind began to snow PM</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored drew hay from Sheeppen loft into barn I & J went to Meeting house then I took Nancy awhile to Br C's Becca has been in bed with Grippe a good while is getting better W. Cler quite Mild</p>
<p>Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he has lame back remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 4th C by C Burkholder AB's Lizzie was here to dinner Herman's called awhile PM</p>
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<p>W about 12 deg above Zero but a Cold NW wind, fine & Cler roads very good but no sleighing</p>
<p>18 Boys helped to wash AM A & Henry Cut wood in bush PM they made 4 Basswood logs J took Grist to Davids & brought it home PM W. rather Cloudy Cold this morning getting Milder East wind</p>
<p>19 A & Henry took horses Chief & Billy & Henrys Mare Lady to get shod AM they Cleaned some wheat Tailings to get Timothy seed PM W. East wind & drizzly rain freezing as it fell AM Colder & very strong NW wind PM Calm this evening Br inlaw Enos Hoover & AB's Lizzie were here to dinner he was taking her home & Called to dinner</p>
<p>20 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has La Grippe is not very bad they Called to see Grandmother she is quite well J & Henry went to sale on 2nd Con Pickering PM I went to JD's PM W. very very fine till towards evening it began to snow from East. J took cream in Thomas's place</p>
<p>21 Henry went to Toronto on train J & Elias went to a sale at Hoods on Townline west of Miliken. W. about 3 deg below Zero this morning 10 above at noon fine & Cler a strong NW wind very strong wind last night</p>
<p>22 A took grist to Davids AM A & henry went to Markham PM W 10 deg below Zero this morning below all day fine & Cler</p>
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<p>Feb 1907 Mar</p>
<p>23 Boys Cut down a second growth Pine tree inches in diameter west of meeting house sheds on bank of Creek it made 4 logs they drew them to SM PM W. 8 deg below this morning 12 above PM fine & Cler all day I went to Ceder Grove PM a good many sleighs running</p>
<p>Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder had dinner at NB's W. East wind began to snow after dinner snowed till evening quite Cold this Morning Milder tonight</p>
<p>25 Boys helped wash J got one shoe set on our Mare Nell AM she is lame they cut down big Basswood PM W. Cler strong wind through the day Calm tonight</p>
<p>26 Boys Cut some Basswood logs & drew 3 to SM AM they Chored PM Herman's were here to dinner W. a little above Zero this morning milder today East wind & snow all PM</p>
<p>27 Boys Cut logs J drew 6 W. Cold this morning Milder today fine & Cler Boys cut wood out of part that dont make logs</p>
<p>28 Boys Chored AM A helped Benj'n draw Baled hay to Locust Hill with team PM Henry helped to put it into cars W. raw Cold East wind AM Milder PM</p>
<p>March 1st Boys cut wood W. Cold raw East wind Cler getting Milder this evening rainy a little at bed time</p>
<p>2 J took Cream A & Henry Cut wood AM Chored PM W some rain last night Cloudy Mild strong NW wind PM Colder this evening some snow gone</p>
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<p>Sunday 3 at home Benj'ns were here to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Cold NW wind all day some squaals of snow this morning & some PM quite Cold this evening Henry's & Stella went to Meeting at Widemans Staid at her folks</p>
<p>4 J took grist A helped us wash Henry & Stella washed AM A & Henry sawed wood PM J went to Gowlands sale on 7th Con Markham with Benj'n PM W. very fine & cler sharp</p>
<p>5 A & Nancy went to Stouffville & bought Annes furniture over $60.00 worth then went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to dinner Henry went to Menno Burkholder's & took Sarah's little Willis to Daniels to dinner J & Elias went to Hilton's sale East of Clarks Hollow then they went to Ashs sale on Markham Road they bought nothing W. Mild fine AM began to snow from East about 3 PM snowed very heavy till dark, Mild yet</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored A went to Markham with Flavius PM J went to Nortons East of Whitevale PM he understood there was to be a sale there but there was none W. fine Cler Cold there is very fair sleighing now.</p>
<p>7 A & Henry cut wood in bush J Chored he went about 900 & brought Teenie Stover & her son Ross Lydia Kelly & her 2 little girls & Sarah Ann Fingard they were here to dinner then J took them to Thomas's & left them there W. fine sharp milder towards evening</p>
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<p>Mar 1907</p>
<p>8 Henry helped Flavius draw hay from Pearses A Mended Harness & Boots J took grist Susanna went with him to Flavius he took Nancy to Ben Stovers PM AB's Lizzie fell & hurt her Arm then J Brought Susanna home W. quite fine windy tonight</p>
<p>9 Henry went to Annual Meeting of our Threshing Co at Davids Mill AM J & A Chored they brought home some wood & Cut some feed PM I called at Br C's AM Becca is better shes sits up now W. Cler & fine thawed in the sun</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home JD's were at Henry's to dinner Henry's were at Thomas's to supper W. very fine & Cler raw Air from the East thawing in the usn</p>
<p>11 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM J helped us wash & Henry helped Sarah Boys Picked a lot of Roosters & hens PM & filed 5 Barrels with apples I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. fine & Cler snow nearly all gone Creek running high</p>
<p>12 A & Henry went to Ceder Grove & got shoe on Mare Jennie Called at Albert Reesor's for some Reid Barley we exchanged with him I went along to Br S's awhile his wife is poorly. Boys Chored PM A went to Toronto 5 Barrels Russet Apples @ $2.25 10 old hens & Roosters 15 cts per lb for the young & 12 cts for the old W. East wind a little snow turned to a light drizzle all day</p>
<p>13 Killed big sow AM 363 lbs sold her to F McCreight @ $7.00 per Cwt Henry & Sarah went to Markham PM</p>
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<p>Mar 1907</p>
<p>A Chored & J brought 2 tons Coal from Locust Hill @ $7.00 per ton PM W. Mild Cloudy Creek runing hing snow going Mary & Children were here all PM</p>
<p>14 Boys Cleaned seed grain Henry & Sarah went to Sherman Marches sawing Bee PM J & A Cleaned alone PM W. Mild froze last night thawing today</p>
<p>15 Boys finished Cleaning seed grain AM A & Henry cut wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine Cler Mild Colder tonight</p>
<p>16 A helped Flavius J & Henry brought home some wood AM Henry went to Markham PM J went to Whitevale for Coal Oil PM W. fine Cler & warm thawing roads getting sloppy</p>
<p>Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Levi Groves sermon on St Mat part of 21st C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Elias's PM W. very fine but Cool NW wind Br C is not very well he was not in Meeting</p>
<p>18 A helped Thomas Kill a Pig awhile AM J & Henry helped wash AM They all three went to Stonehouse's sale on Con Markham PM I went to Ceder Grove & Called at Br S's PM his wife is Poorly Br C is getting better W. very fine & Cler hard frost last night thawing today Anne was at home Packing ready to Move tomorrow</p>
<p>19 Moved Anne to M Barkeys Nancy & I went along with J Elias & Joseph took their teams A & Henry drew a few Tankfuls of water from the Creek into our Cistern there has not been very much rain lately</p>
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<p>Mar 1907</p>
<p>W. Cloudy foggy all day Mild a slight drizzle blowed up strong wind after dark</p>
<p>20 boys Chored AM A & henry worked in bush J went to J Murisons for 4 Bus seed Peas @ 85 cts & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him as far as Br S's his wife is poorly yet W. strong Cold NW wind Cler Calm tonight</p>
<p>21 A & Henry cut wood in bush J Chored & finished trimming back Orchard W. sharp white frost last night Mild today Cloudy PM</p>
<p>22 A & Henry cut wood J Chored & took Grist to Davids I & Nancy went to Br S's PM his wife had very bad spell while we were there W. fine mild about 6o deg above after dinner</p>
<p>23 A & Henry cut wood J helped drive a lot of tat Cattle to the Lewis farm we sold a Heifer @ $4.50 per Cwt a steer @ $4.00 and an old Cow that J bought off W Taylor about 6 or 7 weeks ago @ $10.00 we sold her at $20.00 Thomas had 5 in the drove Benj'n & J Bear one each J trimmed old Orchard PM W. fine milder</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home all day George Cobers were at Henry's to dinner W. mild Cloudy a fine shower last night a few claps of thunder</p>
<p>25 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah J Chored AM they all went to David Hare Jur's Sale on Riggfoot farm PM Jac Widemans were here for seed Oats @ 44 cts per Bus</p>
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<p>Mar 1907 April</p>
<p>I rode with him as far as Br S's his wife is some better W. very fine is some better W. very fine today Cloudy this Morning</p>
<p>26 Henry got his Mare shod A fixed Harness J took Susanna to Joe's & Nancy to Elias this morning I walked to Elias's we staid to dinner A went to Markham & got some Teeth filled Henry split wood in bush J brought Nancy & Susanna home PM W. fine shower & distant thunder all evening came on pretty heavy thunder after bedtime</p>
<p>27 Henry & Sarah went to Markham to get Sarah's Teeth fixed A split wood & fixed Harness he & J Oiled some Harness PM W. fine AM Cloudy PM & foggy rain nearly all PM</p>
<p>28 Boys Cut wood & Chored W. fine & warm</p>
<p>Good Friday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Susanna & Sarah & little Willis remarks & sermon on St John 19C by Br C no visitors W. Cloudy awhile this Morning, fine Cler through the day Cloudy again towards evening Cool wind</p>
<p>30 Henry took Cream AM he & J went to sale at Glendennings in Scarboro PM A went to funeral of Herman Lehman's wife PM W. very fine Cler & warm a slight white frost last night</p>
<p>East Sunday 31 at home all day Henry & Sarah went to Meeting at Wideman's Flavius were here PM W. sharp frost last night freezing all day strong NW wind roads pretty good</p>
<p>Easter Monday Apr 1st at home Elias's & Henry's were here to dinner Joseph's Came PM W. 15 deg below Zero</p>
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<p>this morning 22 through the day Cler all day strong NW wind</p>
<p>April 2 Boys brought home some wood & Chored AM they all went to McEvoy's sale on 8th Con Pickering PM W 15 deg below Zero this Morning went up 30 above today very fine, Cloudy toward evening</p>
<p>3 Boys cut wood & drew some home W. Mild Cloudy drizzly rain this evening</p>
<p>4 A Painted our Kitchen Henry got Mares Bell & Jennie shod on front feet J fixed Board fences along Townline & pulled Boards off the Board fence from behind barn up to Bars that go into bush we intend to put wire on Adeline & Marty Ramers were here to dinner Russell & Lewis Grove were here too Russell stays W. rather cloudy AM began to rain this evening</p>
<p>5 A Painted second Coat Henry went to Ceder Grove AM he split wood PM J Chored W. Cold raw wind all day</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored & pulled out inside of North Hog pen AM we intend to move it & put in cement floor Henry & Sarah went to Markham J & A brought home grist PM W. Cler cold N East wind about freezing all day</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home Davids were here to dinner Joes were here to supper Russell went home with Davids he was visiting W. Cold strong East wind drizzly sleet & rain this evening</p>
<p>8 A finished Painting Kitchen J helped us wash AM Henry helped Sarah wash AM</p>
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<p>April 1907</p>
<p>J & Henry Cleaned out dung out of foundation of north Pigpen PM W. cloudy cool east wind pretty heavy rain & soft snow last night</p>
<p>9 A gave the Plaster in our Kitchen another coat of Paint Henry took grist AM A & Henry worked at wood work of a Cement Mixer for Making Concrete & J went with Thomas to Maxwells to look for suckers got none Clods got some a few days ago some were caught in Petticoat a few days ago W. very white frost last night Cloudy nearly all day Teenie Stover was helping clean house</p>
<p>10 A & Henry helped NB's JOe Clip our 2 teams of Horses J Chored I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM & brought her home PM old Mare Nell is not so lame) W. Cool Cloudy strong NW wind squaals of snow</p>
<p>11Boys Chored AM Henry brought home Chop A went to Markham with Elias PM J stripped shingles off the long Verandah roof PM W. very fine Cler frost last night Henry bought AB's Lizzie this evening we heard that Grandmother Hoover is not well & that Levi Burkholder's baby is dead will be buried Saturday at Widemans Meet at 9 Oc AM</p>
<p>12 J took Nancy to Lizzie to see Grandmother she is at Br inlaw Saml's she is quite poorly Henry Clipped a Horse for Thomas & 2 for Kennedys W. Cloudy soft snow slowly all AM Cloudy & a slight drizzle at times PM</p>
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<p>April 1907</p>
<p>13 Boys finished Verandah put on new shingles & A began making some screen doors for our cook house I went to halfyearly Conference at Hebron PM W. Cloudy AM Cold NW wind PM</p>
<p>Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J (umfrage) remarks by Levi Groves sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman no visitors W. strong Cold NW wind all day Br C spoke too but he is not very strong</p>
<p>15 A worked at screen doors J & Henry drew home some wood & Chored AM they put in our logs at sawmill PM W. fine Cler I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored A finished screen doors AM he went to Markham PM. Br S's wife died this Morning at 2.15 she will be buried on Thursday leave at 1000 We & M Barkey & his boys & Albert Cleaned the stove pipes at Hebron this Morning W. soft snow awhile PM Cold NW wind towards evening I went to Elias's this evening to bring home Susanna she was not so well thought she would stay</p>
<p>17 Henry helped Benj'n Elias & Joseph Barkey & Jac Diller dig grave for Br S's wife AM I & Nancy went to Br S's awhile AM W. pretty cold NW wind fine & Cler frosty Boys cut up rubbish & Pine roots in Orchard PM</p>
<p>18 we all went to funeral of Br S's wife Stella staid with Susanna C Burkholder spoke on Psalm 39th 5th V Mr Perry spoke too</p>
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<p>April 1907</p>
<p>A took Nancy & I and we went to the house for dinner W. sharp NW wind but fine & Cler the most of the day it has been freezing hard about every night lately</p>
<p>19 I & Nancy went to see Grandmother (we had Flavius Mare Rose) she is very low & weak Nancy stays all night A wen to do some Cementing at Herman's then he will bring Nancy home in the morning J & Henry drew home our lumber AM J went to Isaac Reesor's & bought 2 Cows @ $78.00 W. rather Cloudy Cleared up fine, milder</p>
<p>20 J & Henry brought the cows home from Isaacs AM A & Nancy Came home at noon Grandmother no better A worked some carpentering Job at Jim Murison's PM J & Henry Chored PM W. strong Cold NW wind fine & Cler a little snow on the ground this morning</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder & Widow Anne Barkey & Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine but a Cold NW wind Milder towards evening Henry's went to see Grandmother she is about the same</p>
<p>22 J & A Rolled young Clover Henry helped Sarah wash I helped Nancy wash AM A & Henry began to sow Oats in field north of Meeting house PM I got old Mare Nell shod all around PM Br N's were here to supper Herman was here to dinner he got some seed oats W. very fine & Mild strong west wind not cold</p>
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<p>23 Boys finished sowing field north of Meeting house with Oats A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. very fine warm & Cler Dr called this evening to see Susanna she is not so well</p>
<p>24 Boys sowed mixed grain below house & Oats behind barn W. very fine Cler, ground works well</p>
<p>25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to widow Mary Burkholder's to dinner & then went to see Grandmother she is still sinking she did not notice us we were there over 2 hours she rests pretty well W. a fine rain last night Cool wind from north drizzly rain after 500 PM</p>
<p>26 Boys worked at seeding A had to take seeder to B.S.S. PM to get a Pinion fixed Henry & Thomas went to Milnes PM & Caught 99 suckers I brought Anne this morning to sew for us took her home this evening W. fine</p>
<p>27 Henry took Cream J & A worked at seeding I & J M Barkey & Joe JD's Albert Reesor burned the grass on our Graveyard after dinner it made a good Job W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Wideman's J went to see Grandmother then went to Herman's to dinner Grandmother is some better W. quite fine & Cler Cloudy tonight</p>
<p>29 Henry helped Sarah wash & dug garden J & A worked at seeding very near finished I helped Nancy wash AM took Susanna to Joes PM for a dinner W. warm slight shower this morning</p>
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<p>April 1907 May</p>
<p>a little distant thunder a fine Shower this evening & a little distant thunder</p>
<p>30 J went with Benj'n to Rutcliffes to look for shingles A went to Markham AM Henry took grist to Davids w. rain all last night Some showers today Creeks pretty high Daniels were here to dinner.</p>
<p>May 1 Boys Cleaned up rubbish along fence from barn to bush & began to dig Post holes J & Flavius went dipping suckers to Kirkhams Caught 9 (too soon after rain) W. frost last night fine & Cler today</p>
<p>2 I & J & Sarah helped neighbours scrub Meeting house AM A Henry & Benj'ns Man A Baker went fishing to Pickring & Rouge Caught 50 W. very fine & Clear all day</p>
<p>3 J & Nancy went to see Grandmother she is some better she spoke to them & asked how were all the folks A & Henry dug garden W. quite fine & warm Cloudy towards evening</p>
<p>4 Boys Chored A worked at Cement Mixer Henry took grist to Davids W. began to snow About 500 AM snowed near 2 in Cleared up & all melted before night except a little behind the fences A Flavius & Ernie & Carl speared 30 suckers in Petticoat creek last evening about J Laughlins</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to W Drudges to dinner W. frost last night fine & Cler AM Cloudy PM</p>
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<p>6 I helped Nancy wash Henry helped Sarah then they went to Markham PM J & A Chored brought home some wood A worked in garden w. Cloudy AM Cler PM</p>
<p>7 Boys worked at putting in posts for fence from barn to bush J rolled some W fine</p>
<p>8 Boys put Barb wire on posts up to bush J rolled some A harrowed root field W. quite fine & Clear Herman Came to stay all night with Grahams horse Lord Onslow</p>
<p>Ascension day 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman remarks by Levi Grove sermon on {blank space} by Br C little Alma & Frank Joe's Anne were here to dinner & Elias's to supper w. very very fine Cler warm growing day</p>
<p>10 J Rolled A worked on root ground Henry went to Markham PM W. cloudy Cool</p>
<p>11 Boys sowed about 2 acres Mangels J Rolled nearly the last of grain I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's I staid to dinner then I took 4 bags Chop to Davids brought it home then brought Nancy & Susanna home Called at Joes W. very Cold NW wind frost last night fine & Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & M Nevers here to dinner W. frost last night Cold wind all day.</p>
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<p>May 1907</p>
<p>Sacrament was administered today sermon on St Mat 26 C by C Burkholder & St Mat 27 C by Br C</p>
<p>13 I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is getting some weaker she rests well Can speak a little Boys finished sowing Mangels & worked Corn ground W. quite warm strong SW wind</p>
<p>14 Boys worked on Corn ground I & Nancy washed this morning Br S & his girls were here to dinner W. fine & warm</p>
<p>15 Boys worked on Corn Ground AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM J drilled piece north of Orchard for Early Potatoes W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain at times PM fine rain this evening I brought Mary & the Children this morning took them home this evening</p>
<p>16 J brought 4 Barrels cement from Markham went to Davids to dinner & put on some grafts for them Henry plowed A began digging trench for foundation of shed that we intend to move he & Henry Killed 8 Pigs PM & dress a calf w. very fine I took Susanna to Teenie Stovers this morning & brought her home this evening</p>
<p>17 Henry worked on Corn ground AM J Cut seed Potatoes he & Henry planted Early Potatoes PM A went to Toronto 8 Pigs 770 lbs @ $9.50 a Calf 85 lbs @ $9.00 also a Calf for Benj'n W. fine & warm rather Cloudy I forgot to say that boys sowed silo corn on Wednesday</p>
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<p>May 1907</p>
<p>18 Boys Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & cut seed Potatoes AM they planted them rows PM W. fine & warm trees coming into leaf I & Nancy went awhile to Ben Stovers PM</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Thos Dillers to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Altona W. a little rain this morning fine Cler today</p>
<p>Whit Monday 20 at home Menno Burkholders here to dinner A went to Stouffville & Markham on his Bicycle Henry's & Josie Burkholder & Mathew Burkholder & Stella Spragg went to Mouth of Rouge Caught 9 fine fish W. very fine Cler but a Cold N wind Anne was here sewing Esther & little Frankie were here a few minutes they were at Thomas's</p>
<p>21 J brought 12 Cwt cement from Markham AM they began putting up the wall the mixer that they made works very well W. very fine & Cler but a strong NW wind</p>
<p>22 Boys worked at wall W. fine & Cler</p>
<p>23 Boys worked at wall J took a grist to Davids I & Nancy went to see Mary Burkholder she is rather poorly then we went to C Burkholders to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is a little better but quite weak W. mostly Cler fine & warm but a Cool air</p>
<p>24 Boys pulled shingles & some of boards off shed & some of the boards & drew shingles into woodshed AM John Brillinger Came to dinner A went to Hermans after dinner to Care for the horse</p>
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<p>May 1907</p>
<p>Herman is going to Toronto tomorrow W. a very fine & cler day</p>
<p>25 J took Cream AM A was at Hermans Henry worked at stripping shed we got word that Grandmother is worse Henry brought Lizzy & J took up Grandmother is some better again W. strong East wind all day beginning to rain at bedtime</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home AM I & Nancy went to Joes PM staid to supper W. fine rain last night foggy & Cloudy all day very fine heavy rain after dark Distant thunder for awhile</p>
<p>27 Henry helped Sarah wash A worked at shed J asked hands to take down shed I helped Nancy wash AM had about {blank space} hands to take down shed PM W. strong S west wind PM Cold towards evening a squaal of sleet & snow this evening</p>
<p>28 Boys worked at Cement wall for Hog Pen we intend turn it to the end of shed to Make one long building for a new hog pen I took Old Mare Nell to BS got her shod all round AM W. ground roofs white with snow this Morning very Cold NW wind all day the trees are not in full leaf yet, too Cool</p>
<p>29 Boys worked at wall AM J brought shingles from Stouffville $2.50 per square for the first Class & $2.20 for Clear Buttes Henry Harrowed Corn PM I brought Anne to help Nancy to do some sewing</p>
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<p>May 1907 June</p>
<p>W. very fine pretty warm growing weather</p>
<p>30 Benj'n helped boys fram the timber & they asked about 18 hands & rased the building after 4 PM I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is getting weaker W. a very fine growing day</p>
<p>31 Boys worked shed Davids were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day things growing nicely J went to Markham for nails Benj'n helped Boys</p>
<p>June 1 Boys worked at shed Benj'n helped AM A went to Tunkers feast with Peter Jacobs PM Henry went to Aleck Milroys stable raising awhile this Morning W. steady East wind getting Cloudy drizzle at bed time</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home Johny Reesors were here to dinner & Br C's after supper W. very fine & Cler not much rain last night Flavius & family were here PM</p>
<p>3 Boys put on roof boards & began shingling Benj'ns helped W. quite warm some cloudy PM</p>
<p>4 I & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner then went to T McDowels to see Matty Frets she had a Parylitic stroke is poorly then went to see Grandmother she is some better she knew us & could talk but not so plainly her throat seems Parylized Boys & Benj'n shingled AM J A & Benj'n went fishing to dead water PM Caught 4 W. Cloudy drizzly rain from East nearly all PM did not get much wet Coming home</p>
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<p>June 1907</p>
<p>5 Boys shingled Benj'n helped PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine AM cloudy PM rain after 5 PM Just a drizzle</p>
<p>6 Boys finished shingling Benj'n helped W. Clear a strong NW wind J went to Markham AM Henry took a grist Chop AM brought it home PM</p>
<p>7 Boys worked at building Henry helped Thomas Diller let down his barn PM. W. fine Cler</p>
<p>8 Boys worked at building W. very fine & warm Jakey Groves were here to supper little Alma & Frank were here too</p>
<p>Sunday 9 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gayman sermon First Epistle to St John 2nd C by Jos Wismer of Jordan Walter Spragge was here PM Daniels Called awhile W. a very lovely June day a growing day</p>
<p>10 Boys worked at Pig pen putting in troughs with Cement w. very fine Cler & warm Cool wind from East PM</p>
<p>11 Boys worked at stable W. very fine but strong Easterly wind Cool PM</p>
<p>12 Boys worked at stable I & Nancy went to see Grandmother we staid to dinner She is a little weaker, but rests well we Called to see Mary Burkholder she is about the same J took 5 Pigs 1040 lbs to Markham for Hornshaw @ $6.65 per Cwt W. very fine & Cler Cool East wind PM we took Susanna as far as Benj'ns & brought her home this evening</p>
<p>13 J scuffled Mangels A & Henry worked at stable AM A went to Coakwells barn raising PM J & Henry worked at stable PM W. Cler Cool East wind</p>
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<p>14 Boys worked at stable I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM Aaron Rittenhouse Called awhile this evening W. very fine Cler & warm 81 deg above Zero awhile PM</p>
<p>15 Henry went to Markham for some scantlings AM they worked at stable today W. fine & warm</p>
<p>Sundy 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona in spring waggon with Henry's remarks by Br C Sermon on 1st Epister of St Peter 5th C by Joseph Wismer went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner w. quite warm & Cler very fine June day</p>
<p>17 J grubbed Corn Henry helped Sarah wash A worked at stable AM they both were at it PM I & Nancy washed PM W. very very warm about 85 deg Clear all day we heard that Nancys Mother died at 2.30 PM will be Buried at 930 on Wednesday</p>
<p>18 Boys worked at Stable & pulled out the inside of the old Pig pen Angelina Reesor brought Solomon Hoovers & wife awhile AM W. very very warm over 85 deg fine</p>
<p>19 I & Nancy A Henry & Sarah went to funeral of Grandmother Hoover opening remarks by song remarks & prayer by C Gayman then Lewis Burkholders spoke on Psalms we went to the house for dinner W. quite warm a slight shower last night but a heavy rain Coming home a few heavy Claps of thunder a fine heavy rain</p>
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<p>June 1907</p>
<p>20 Boys cleaned rubbish & Manure out of Old Pigpen A & Henry went fishing to Dead water towards evening Caught only 4 J went to Locust Hill to help load the Ensilage Cutter on Car we got it repaired. W. very fine day not so warm</p>
<p>21 three boys done road work with 2 teams drawing gravel onto 11th Con I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml's to divided the last of Grandmother's Estate W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM pretty warm</p>
<p>22 Henry drew one load gravel finished the road work J took Cream they all hoed Mangels W. quite warm about 80 deg's</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. Cloudy distant thunder off & on nearly all daya little showery, warm</p>
<p>24 Boys hoed Mangels I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. quite warm looks like rain</p>
<p>25 J Kindig Came this Morning he & J went to Books in 3rd Con Scarboro for his outfit Moving Building they began after dinner to Move Old Pig pen Elias & Benj'ns Man helped W. quite warm looked like showers David Burkholder & his sister Susan Horner were here to dinner</p>
<p>26 Boys & Kindig worked at Moving Pig pen got it pretty near the place</p>
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<p>June 1907 July</p>
<p>I brought AB's Lizzie this morning to Help to do some sewing Daniels were here to dinner W. fine rain last night some thunder Cloudy a little rain this morning Cler & Cool PM</p>
<p>27 Kindig A & Henry finished setting Pig pen nice & level J scuffled AM he went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's PM & brought Bureau & Lounge that Nancy got on Friday when Grandmothers things were divided Mary & the Children were here all day W. very fine Cool</p>
<p>28 J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM A & Henry helped Wideman's Men put Eavestroughs on front of East barn & on the Pig pen W. very warm I got Mare Nell shod PM Susanna went with me as far as Flavius'</p>
<p>29 Boys hoed Greystone turnips this A & Henry drew gravel from Collins & J finished turnip W. Cloudy distant thunder after dinner a slight sprinkle of rain Cloudy PM warm</p>
<p>Sunday 30 I & Nancy Susanna & Lizzy went to Benj'ns PM staid to supper A went to Herman's to dinner W. a little showery AM Cler PM</p>
<p>July 1st Boys Chored then worked at Cement wall under Pig pen W. shower AM another few shower's & distant thunder PM</p>
<p>2 Boys worked at Pig pen wall got it finished J scuffled awhile W. very fine & Cool</p>
<p>3 J Cultivated mangels with seeder AM he topped thistles in grain PM A & Henry done some Cementing for Arthur Reesor W. very fine Cler</p>
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<p>July 1907</p>
<p>4 J Scuffled & topped thistles A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors W. a very fine Cler day</p>
<p>5 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors J scuffled Corn I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine & Cler pretty warm</p>
<p>6 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors J hoed Corn W. pretty warm thunder showers went around PM very little rain here I went to Ceder Grove PM</p>
<p>Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 9th C by C Gayman Widow Anne Nighswander was here awhile PM C Burkholder's were here to supper W. a very fine Cler day pretty warm</p>
<p>8 A & Henry finished Arthur Reesor's Job J hoed Corn W. pretty warm {illegible} shower went around all AM a sprinkle here I helped wash AM</p>
<p>9 Boys hoed Corn A started about 5 PM to Markham for 10 Barrels Cement Henry's went to Menno Burkholder's after supper W. a very fine Cler day</p>
<p>10 A went to Thomas Dillers Barn raising J & Henry hoed Corn AM Henry & Sarah went to raising PM J Grubbed Mangels with seeder PM W. a very fine Cler day</p>
<p>11 Boys cut Ganes in beams of Pig Barn for Joists Henry went to R Johnstons barn rasing PM W drizzly rain off & on all day Lydia & Hoover</p>
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<p>12 Boys worked some at Pig pen put Paris Green on Potatoes & hoed Corn Davids were at Henry's to dinner W. a little rain this Morning Cler & fine today</p>
<p>13 Boys drew stones into Pig pen AM they all three helped Benj'n draw in hay with teams PM I took 4 bags barley to Davids & got it Chopped PM W. very fine Cler prety warm</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home A took Nancy to Dr AM she is not so well he gave her some Medicine She is up & around Thos Dillers & Peters were at Henry's to dinner W. a very fine Cler day</p>
<p>15 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw hay with team towards evening W. pretty warm rather Cloudy a little sprinkle of rain after dark</p>
<p>16 Boys scuffled most of Corn & hoed the Potatoes J Cut last half of hay Daniels were here to dinner W. quite warm a little rain last night rather Cloudy AM I took Susanna to Br C's to dinner</p>
<p>17 Boys Chore & drew in 7 loads hay PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM I & Nancy brought her home PM W. very warm</p>
<p>18 J took Cream then they drew in loads hay W. quite warm fine & Cler</p>
<p>19 Boys finished drawing in hay we have 18 big loads off the 10 acres Henry helped Benj'n PM J scuffled PM A mowed fence Corners I brought Anne after dinner to sew took her home this evening W. very warm</p>
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<p>July 1907</p>
<p>20 J took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod A helped Benj'n AM they worked at Pig pen PM I took Susanna to Davids & left her there I staid to dinner W. quite warm, heavy rain went around north at noon some thunder. Cooler this evening strong wind PM</p>
<p>Sunday 21 I & Nancy & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans with Henry's remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by Br C went to Enos Ramers to dinner Henry's were at Daniels w. not quite so warm</p>
<p>22 Boys worked some at Pigpen & drew small stones off Scarboro Townline I & Lizzy washed PM W. a very fine steady rain awhild AM Cler & warm PM</p>
<p>23 Boys worked at Pig pen I helped J bring in fine Jag of fence Corner hay PM W. quite warm thunder showers went around PM</p>
<p>24 J & A worked at Pigpen I & Nancy Henry & Sarah & Lizzy went to Funeral of Levi Burkholder's son Freddie sermon on Isaiah 55 C 8 & 9 V by C Gayman Moses Weber spoke too on Job part of 1st C we went to Menno Burkholders to dinner W. a shower before the funeral left the house thunder showers went around after dinner we got home without, but we had a very heavy shower & strong wind & pretty heavy thunder about 600 PM</p>
<p>25 Boys worked at Pig pen J Put Paris Green on Potatoes second time W. very fine & warm</p>
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<p>26 Boys worked at Pig pen J drew a lod of gravel & Grubbed Mangels W. strong NW wind heavy rain & some thunder last night</p>
<p>27 Boys worked at Pig pen I took Lizzy part way home PM Nancy went along to Elias's W. very fine & Cool, NW wind</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home Elias's & Henry were here to dinner W. fine pretty Cloudy at times</p>
<p>29 A helped Benj'n draw hay J Cut our Fall Wheat Henry shocked it is a good Crop I & Lizzy washed I got Mare Nell shod all around W. not very warm Clouds went around north all AM</p>
<p>30 A helped Benj'n draw hay AM J Scuffled Corn Henry Chored W. very fine Cooler we Cut weeds in Hebron Cemetery after supper Burkholder's Man J Hendersham was here to dinner he delivered some Mattresses & springs</p>
<p>31 Boys worked at Pig Pen W. quite warm AM a few thunder showers PM</p>
<p>Aug 1 Boys worked at Pigpen AM they cut the barley south of bush PM & Picked 16 Brown Leghorn Roosters w. very fine not so warm we will send the Roosters to Toronto with M Barkey</p>
<p>2 Boys pulled down 40 rods of the Board fence north of Meeting house J Jarvis put up a Wire fence @ 45 cts per rod he got finished before night Boys hoed Mangels PM W. fine a few fine showers through the night pretty heavy thunder</p>
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<p>Aug 1907</p>
<p>3 Boys worked at Pig pen AM they hoed Mangels PM A helped Thomas thresh awhile PM Levi Ramer started the Machine W. very fine Cler & Cool I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM</p>
<p>Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by C Burkholder Henry Byer's & MN were here to dinner Joe's were here awhile this evening Br C's were here after supper W. a very lovely day Herman's were here last night Harvey & Lewis Grove were here all week little Frank Grove was here last night Susanna Came home yesterday she was away visiting 2 weeks.</p>
<p>5 drew in wheat 11 loads Benj'n & his man helped with team W. not so warm rather cloudy I took Lizzie home she has been here nearly six weeks. Mary & the Children were here PM</p>
<p>6 Cut barley east of dam & drew in barley south of bush W. quite warm Clouds went around north.</p>
<p>7 Boys laid floor in straw shed over Pig pen the old boards off the fence on Pickering townline W. very warm thunder shower around PM</p>
<p>8 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw in wheat with team till near supper time J took grist of barley to Davids</p>
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<p>Am he Chored PM & raked stubble PM W. very fine not so warm some cloudy</p>
<p>9 Boys nearly finished lining up Pig Pen with Concrete inside AM J & Henry began to Plow in Meadow stubble A worked at Pig pen PM W. quite warm I & Nancy took a drive to Elias's to Joe's & Called on Johny Reesor after supper</p>
<p>10 Boys plowed in Meadow they cut Mixed grain on Knoll PM I & Nancy went to Saml Barkeys at Mongolia to dinner we Called on Mary Burkholder she is quite poorly then we went to Levi Grove's to supper & to Ed Moyer's all night W. very warm</p>
<p>Sundy 11 went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Grove went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then Came home W. quite warm a little Cloudy</p>
<p>12 Boys Cut about an acre of Oats behind barn to thresh when we get Machine they drew in the barley in big field loads PM Benj'n 2 Men helped with teams A raked the stubble after supper W. very very warm 89 deg above at noon cooler towards evening a little distant thunder over the lake</p>
<p>13 A & Henry helped Flavius draw dung with team AM Flavius & his Man helped in PM with team</p>
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<p>Aug 1907</p>
<p>J rolled sod that was Plowed then he cut mixed grain below garden AM W. Cooler strong NW wind very strong</p>
<p>14 A Helped Johnny Reesor thresh till 1/2 past 2 o' J finished Cutting Oats behind barn & most of field north of Meeting house Henry shocked W. very fine & Cool</p>
<p>15 A helped JD's thresh AM Bob Milroys PM J finished Cutting Oats north of Meeting house then Benj'ns Man helped & they drew in rakings & Mixed grain on Knoll & few loads Oats I took Cream with Mare Nell JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman were here to dinner W. very fine Cool air, Teenie Stover was here to dinner & supper</p>
<p>16 Threshed till 4 PM the grain yielded well Fall Wheat & barley about 40 Bus per Acre Oats very good W. Cloudy at times AM began to drizzle about 1100 rained a very fine shower at noon a very little distant thunder cloudy PM & warm J Cut a little mixed grain East of Orchard: too damp</p>
<p>17 I took Susanna to Elias's then I & Nancy started after dinner & went to Joseph Grove's to supper & to Davids & staid all night Boys Cut Mixed Peas & Oat field W. pretty warm fine</p>
<p>Sunday 18 went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman went to Jos Kochs to dinner to Saml Reesor's to supper & to Daniels all night</p>
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<p>W. warm Cler</p>
<p>19 went to SB Lehman's to dinner & supper & to C Gayman's all night</p>
<p>20 went to Jacob Grove's to dinner & to Lizzy Gibners to supper & to Herman's to stay all night. W. Cloudy at times a very little rain at noon</p>
<p>21 Came home to dinner I & Nancy washed PM the boys finished Cutting the grain while we were away & are drawing in now W. quite fine not very warm Susanna Came home again today</p>
<p>22 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw in Oats with team (they helped the boys yesterday) J raked stubble W. fine & Cler not very warm</p>
<p>23 Boys finished drawing in all the grain I took Buggy to Ceder Grove AM to get Tires set I brought it home PM W. fine not so warm</p>
<p>24 Boys finished Plowing in Meadow for Wheat about 5 1/2 Acres Henry got Mares shod PM A helped Thomas thresh PM till 4 oclock W. not so warm a very light shower AM J took Cream for Flavius</p>
<p>Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Br N's they were not at home went to Br S's they were not at home staid at Davids to dinner Flavius & family were here to supper W. very fine strong NW wind</p>
<p>26 A & Henry helped Thomas thresh with team to draw grain to Machine AM they helped Benj'n draw dung PM J got Mare Jennie shod on hind feet AM he began to gang in barley stubble west of dam PM</p>
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<p>Aug 1907 Sept</p>
<p>I & Nancy walked AM I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's PM then got Mare Nell shod all round & brought them home W. fine & Cler strong Cool NW wind</p>
<p>27 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw dung J helped Alick Milroy thresh AM & Frank McCreight PM W. Cloudy & a very slight drizzle of rain at times till about 4 PM when it rained fine & steady for awhile Mary & Anne were here PM sewing</p>
<p>28 Boys drew dung J helped Benj'n thresh PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. very fine & Cler & Cool Benj'ns 2 men helped at dung</p>
<p>29 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his Man helped I & little Willis took 4 bags Chop to Davids got it done in 10 minutes & brought it home W. very fine & Cler pretty warm.</p>
<p>30 Boys drew dung AM Benj'n & his Man helped they helped Benj'n draw PM Herman's were here to dinner W. pretty warm looks like rain</p>
<p>31 Boys finished drawing dung W. very fine Cool</p>
<p>Sunday Sept 1st All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermons on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Burkholder & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Daniels were here to dinner Peter Reesor's brought the friends Tyson & wife Rice & wife & Leatherman & wife to dinner they are from Burks County Pennsylvania W. pretty warm looks like rain a fine shower after dark a little distant thunder.</p>
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<p>Sept 1907</p>
<p>2 A & Henry spread dung J Grubbed W. fine cooler towards evening very fine rain last night soaked pretty well</p>
<p>3 J sowed Wheat about acres AM Henry ganged in barley stubble west of dam J helped awhile PM A went to Toronto W. very fine looked a little like rain I took 5 bags barley to Davids & got it Chopped PM</p>
<p>4 J & Henry ganged A worked at Pig pen W. fine rather Cloudy at times</p>
<p>5 A worke at Pig pen AM he spread dung PM J & Henry ganged East of Creek below graveyard then began behind barn Davids were here to dinner W. showery awhile AM fine heavy rain PM distant thunder, heavy north</p>
<p>6 J & A ganged Henry spread dung W. fine Cler</p>
<p>7 Boys finished ganging down the dung in NW Corner field I took Susanna to Markham to Dr AM W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Susanna went to M Barkeys to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper W. rather Cloudy but fine Cool</p>
<p>9 I took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod on front feet & brought 2 doz fruit Baskets from Green River AM Henry ganged A Picked 24 Baskets Crab Apples & Pears & some apples they dressed a Calf too PM Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner W. fine not so warm AM heavy shower went around north PM I & Nancy washed AM warmer PM</p>
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<p>Sept 1907</p>
<p>10 J Rolled some of the land that was ganged A worked at Pig pen Henry & Sarah & little Willis went to Toronto 24 Baskets Crabs & Apples & Pears $4.00 for the lot one Calf 82 lbs 9 cts Cwt 19 1/2 lbs Tallow $1.00 W. air from East a little drizzly at times AM rain from East at times quite heavy this evening some thunder</p>
<p>11 J Rolled some PM Henry ganged A helped Elias's thresh PM W. drizzly awhile AM Cleared up PM pretty heavy rain last night a fine lot of water in our dam I went to Ceder Grove after dinner</p>
<p>12 A helped NB's thresh till 3 PM J & Henry finished ganging behind barn Henry began single Plowing north of bush in Wheat stubble J made about 1 Barrel of Cider at Lapps PM W. quite fine Cler very fine day</p>
<p>13 J & Henry single Plowed north of bush A worked at Pig pen & helped stir sauce we made over 7 crocks full W. quite warm</p>
<p>14 A & Henry Plowed north of bush J took cream with Mare Nell AM J Plowed PM A & Henry Plowed out & Picked Potatoes in Old Orchard PM Henry's went to Sarahs folks about 4 PM W. quite warm</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home Benj'ns were here to dinner A went to Meeting at Widemans on his Bycicle W. quite warm Alma Frank & little Ada were here all day Elias's went to Meeting at Widemans</p>
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<p>16 A helped Flavius put in Tiles all day J Plowed AM he drew stones into feeding room of Pigpen Henry drew 2 loads gravel from Laughlin's PM helped Sarah wash awhile I helped Nancy wash AM W. quite warm rather Cloudy PM Walter Hoover installed a Telephone into Henry's Kitchen today I protested as long as I could but I could not prevail on the boys so I suppose things will take their course</p>
<p>17 J brought 5 Barrels Cement from Markham @ $2.30 A helped Flavius all day Henry brought 2 loads gravel AM he began plowing below garden PM J plowed awhile PM W. fine warm</p>
<p>18 Boys worked at Cementing Pig pen cementing feeding room floor Flavius helped Br N's brought Menno Shantz & wife & Enos Martins & wife from Waterloo to supper W. Cloudy at times Cooler towards evening strong wind</p>
<p>19 Boys dug out foundations for new Hen house at south end of Pig pen & began foundation wall Flavius helped I took Susanna to J Murisons after dinner & brought her home after supper. W. quite warm slight rain this evening</p>
<p>20 Boys finished hen house foundation Henry helped W Tran fill silo J helped Benj'n cut corn I took Susanna to Thomas's Pm brought her home this evening W. Cloudy at times warm</p>
<p>21 A & Henry helped Benj'n fill his Silo J Plowed below garden & took 8 bags barley to Davids W. very fine Cool wind</p>
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<p>Sept 1907</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Elias's & Joseph awhile PM</p>
<p>Sunday 22 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Menno Reesor's to dinner W. very fine & Cool J & A were at Elias's to dinner Henry's were at Isaac Reesor's to dinner & at Martin Barkeys to supper</p>
<p>23 Boys plowed south & East of Orchard & began to Cut Corn with Binder My Dear Nancy was very unfortunate after breakfast she was standing on a Chair to strike some flies & she lost her Balance & fell to the floor & broke her lame knee we Called Dr Robinson he Bandaged it she took sick & feverish we Called him again about 4 PM he Came again & gave some Medicine she was very bad but now about Midnight she is resting very well.</p>
<p>24 J & A helped Thomas fill silo at his other farm & Henry plowed AM filled our silo PM W. Cler & fine AM rather Cloudy PM slight little shower PM Cool tonight Dr Called says Nancy is doing well not much pain in her Knee</p>
<p>25 A helped W Petty fill silo AM Henry & J Plowed A helped Thomas fill at home PM J helped Sarah & Stella take in Citrons & Beets PM Enos Hoover's were here to dinner & Daniels were here to supper Davids were here to supper Davids were here after supper Dr Called says Nancy is doing well W. very Cold strong NW wind Calm tonight</p>
<p>26 Henry plowed AM he Picked Apples PM A & J helped Flavius fill silo till 3 PM then they dressed 5 Pigs W. Cool some wind Herman's called PM Br N's called too.</p>
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<p>27 J Plowed Henry helped G Dimma fill silo AM he Picked 4 rows Potatoes PM A went to Toronto 5 Pigs nearly 500. @ $8.75 per Cwt 27 Baskets Apples some @ 25 cts & some 20 W. Cler AM cloudy at times PM a little rain after supper JH Ramers were here to supper Dr Called PM he says Nancy is doing well he will Come on Monday & put her Knee into Plaster of Paris this is my 71st Birthday</p>
<p>28 J & A plowed sometimes between showers Henry chored W. drizzly nearly all day a fine heavy rain this evening some thunder AB's Lizzie has been here since Tuesday Morning</p>
<p>Sunday 29 all went to Meeting Except I & J & Susanna & little Willis Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & MN were here to dinner a great Many Called to see Nancy I can hardly name them all W. northern Cloudy & Cool Nancy feeling some better</p>
<p>30 J & A Plowed A worked at a roller door for the north end of shed he took the Cream in Thomas's place this morning W. a little rain this Morning Cleared up fine & Cool Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper Nancy a little stronger</p>
<p>Oct 1 Boys dug Potatoes Dr was here today and put Nancy's Knee in starch Bandages she is improving slowly Johny Reesor's brought Esra Martin & wife & Set Bauman & wife from Waterloo to dinner W. very fine</p>
<p>2 Boys plowed A helped Benj'n PM W. quite fine Nancy doing fair</p>
<p>3 Boys plowed & Picked about 60 Baskets apples W. quite warm Br N. Br inlaw Enos Hoover & Aunt Lizzy called Nancy was up in a chair all AM</p>
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<p>4 Henry went to Toronto 60 Baskets Harleys Westing Jemmitings & Gravensteins from 25 cts to 10 cts per Basket Amounting to $ J Plowed till near noon then he went to Markham with Benj'ns Mare & Buggy A went on his Wheel W. rain last night fine today Davids were here to dinner Anne Esther Lydia & Flavius Fanny & little Eva Called Flavius & Br C Called this morning Nancy doing well</p>
<p>5 Boys pulled Mangels & J drew in Carl helpers PM they took in 13 loads W. rather Cloudy rained awhile AM strong NW wind PM Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here PM</p>
<p>Sunday 6 Henry's went to Meeting at Altona J & A went to Benj'ns to dinner SB Lehmans were here to dinner W. Cloudy began to rain about 4 PM</p>
<p>7 Boys nearly finished pulling mangels AM A helped Taylor thresh PM J & Henry Flavius & his Man Jack drew 12 loads PM till rain stopped them I went to Ceder Grove PM the first time that I was off the place for 2 weeks Esther & Russell Called PM W. Cloudy, fine rain after 4 PM strong wind Nancy is going on Crutches</p>
<p>8 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry took in last of Mangels loads AM they helped Flavius with team PM Br C's brought Henry Bauman & wife & Moses Martin & wife awhile AM tghey Came from Waterloo W. strong wind I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM</p>
<p>9 Boys plowed & Picked winter apples W. sharp white frost last night fine today pretty warm</p>
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<p>10 A & Henry plowed J looked for the young cattle that have been on the road all summer and they have not been at home for a few days he plowed PM & Henry looked for them he found them below Spencelys W. fine Cler Nancy is walking very well on crutches.</p>
<p>11 A helped JD's thresh Henry drew 3 loads Coal from Locust Hill over 5 tons @ $6.40 he took Bus Wheat to Whitevale @ $1.00 per Bus J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler Nancy doing quite well</p>
<p>12 A helped JD's thresh awhile J took Cream & Henry Chored Machine Came AM then they threshed PM all went well W. NW wind a few squaals of rain Br C called AM with Baumans & C Hagadorn from Waterloo</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans A went too on his Bycicle J went to Daniels to dinner Leonard Hoovers & his Mother were here to dinner W. Cloudy Nancy doing well</p>
<p>14 finished threshing about 11 Oc grain turned out fairly well A & Henry plowed PM J went to Whalen's sale on 19th Con Markham W. rather Cloudy Br S's Called PM</p>
<p>15 J & Henry plowed AM they Picked winter apples PM A worked at Hen house we are putting up the frame of my fathers woodshed on a cement foundation near where the old Hen house was the foundation is put up some time ago W. very very fine & Cler Anne & Esther Barkey Called PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Davids Mill PM</p>
<p>16 A worked at henhouse J & Henry plowed AM Henry drew 2 loads gravel PM J went to Markham for 2 Barrels Cement PM</p>
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<p>I got Mare Nell shod AM W. very fine</p>
<p>17 J & A worked at henhouse Henry drew home some dung & Plowed I & Suanna went to Markham AM W. a very very fine day Daniels were here to supper</p>
<p>18 J & A worked at henhouse Henry finished Plowing field behind barn A went to Markham after supper on is wheel for some nails W. quite fine Cooler Br inlaw Jesse Hoover here to dinner</p>
<p>19 Boys worked at henhouse Henry took 54 Bu Wheat to Markham @1.2 AM J took 54 Bu PM & he brought home one ton Oil Cake @ $32 W. fine & Cler sharp Air from NW I took grist to Davids & got it Chopped AM</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home Herman's & Henry's were here to dinner & Elias's & Joe's to supper W. fine clear getting Colder</p>
<p>21 Boys shingled Henhouse I went to Davidsons for gang Plow shares PM W. a hard frst last night fine today</p>
<p>22 Boys lined up henhouse with Concrete the same as they done the pig pen didnt quite finish J helped Johny Reesor thresh PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today</p>
<p>23 A helped Johnny Reesor thresh till 3 PM then he Picked winter apples J & Henry picked some winter apples AM then they picked 15 sacks Cider apples & took them to A Clemdemen & went awhile to Jas Malcoms sale C Burkholder's were here to dinner& Thomas's Adeline Came with Ada Reesor from Pennsylvania & her Husband</p>
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<p>Metsler they were here to supper W. very fine & Cler Cool wind Dr Called this evening Nancy takes dizzy spells he Calls it Vertigo</p>
<p>24 J & Henry ganged in NW Corner field A worked at Henhouse AM they all went to Spencely's sale PM W. very very fine & Cler a Cool wind Anne was here PM Nancy doing pretty well</p>
<p>25 Boys Picked winter apples they worked a little at the henhouse I went to Ceder Grove AM Br N's Called awhile PM W. very fine & Cler a strong NW wind</p>
<p>26 J & Henry ganged AM Picked winter apples PM A worked at henhouse AM & Picked apples PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today</p>
<p>Sunday 27 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Nancy & little Willis sermon on {blank space} by C Gayman & on {blank space} by Br C Henry & Sarah Lucinda Reesor Elias & Mary Joseph & Anne were Baptised as Members of our church we had no visitors to dinner but different Callers after dinner W. rain last night & all day off & on raining yet bedtime quite mild this is the 50th anniversary of our wedding day</p>
<p>28 J & Henry finished ganging NW Corner field 2nd time A helped R Milroy thresh till awhile after dinner then he Picked apples W. fine & Cler strong NW wind Nancy is doing pretty well she can walk across the floor with a stick</p>
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<p>29 J & Henry finished ganging NW Corner field AM A Picked apples they dressed a calf & 4 pigs PM J took grist & got some shoeing done W. Cler Cool air from north Br S's & Br C Called AM Joseph Groves Called PM</p>
<p>30 A worked at Pig pen J Chored A helped Benj'n thresh PM Henry went to T{illegible} 4 Pigs 400 @ $8.75 1 Calf 95 lbs @ 9.50 per Cwt 4 Barrels Cooking Apples @ $2.00 per Barrel I went to Markham to get More Medicine for Nancy she is doing very well W. hard frost last night very fine & Cler today</p>
<p>Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid with Nancy remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C David Burkholder was here to dinner Hermans & Daniels Called PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today there have been 3 white frost nwo</p>
<p>Nov 1 A helped Benj'n finished threshing a few hours this morning J & Henry plowed in root field I went to Whitevale for Plow shares this morning W. mostly Cloudy pretty mild</p>
<p>2 A plastered the new henhouse onto the Cement J worked in pigpen made some feed boxes in the feeding room Henry mixed mortar for A W. steady rain from East raining yet 9 O</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Cloudy strong NW wind not Cold</p>
<p>4 Boys plowed in root ground & Picked apples Thomas's Man Sherman March helped plow PM W. very fine & Cler raining at bedtime</p>
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<p>5 A worked at henhouse J & Henry began plowing in sod in NE corner field I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I walked to Elias's PM W. very fine & mild, Cler a little cloudy at times</p>
<p>6 J & Henry Plowed A took cream with Mare Nell AM A & Henry plowed & J Picked apples PM W. some drizzly & mild & cloudy Menno Burkholder's Called awhile PM Nancy is doing well</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored J plowed sod behind Cider house PM A & Henry took grist to Davids & got Henry's mare shod PM W. very strong NW wind drizzle of rain & soft snow nearly all day</p>
<p>8 J & A Plowed Henry Picked apples PM W. Cloudy & cool, milder & More Cler PM I went to Ceder Grove AM</p>
<p>9 A & Henry Plowed Mare Bell took sick sent for Dr Armstrong she is all right again I walked to Flavius PM W. sharp white frost last night fine & cler clouded up PM</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home Nancy still a little better Lizzy is still here Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans J A & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. a little Cloudy at times a very fine day</p>
<p>11 Boys plowed A helped Benj'n Kill some Pigs PM W. sharp white frost last night very fine & Cler today I went to Ceder Grove AM I helped Lizzy wash this morning</p>
<p>12 Henry brought load Oil Cake from Markham for Flavius AM J Plowed they drew in some Greystone Turnips & all the feed Corn PM W. fine & Cler most of the time cold air</p>
<p>13 Boys finished plowing sod AM then we all went to Flavius's sale PM except Lizzy & Susanna staid with Nancy</p>
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<p>Flavius had 50 acres rented from John Pearce for 5 years his lease has expired & he had raised a lot of Cattle the Cows sold for over $50 to $73 the horses did not sell W. Cloudy with very cold SW wind</p>
<p>14 A helped F McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J & Henry Chored Henry got some shoes on horses then J Henry & Benj'n Killed 6 Pigs PM W. fine & Cler cold 16 deg above zero</p>
<p>15 A worked at fitting sash into henhouse & Pig pen J Chored Henry went to Toronto 3 Barrels of Rambo apples fallen $1.25 each 1 Barrel Grindstone $1.25 6 Pigs 600 @ $8.50 W. quite fine getting Milder</p>
<p>16 A helped Thomas thresh AM Henry took some Chop to Whitevale they pulled & drew in the Greystone turnips loads PM. W. Cler sharp white frost last night Cold Air</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home Flavius's were here to supper W. very fine & Cler, sharp air very sharp</p>
<p>18 Boys Chored & gathered apples & put a lot down Cellar I helped Lizzy wash AM got Mare Nell shod on hind feet PM W. very fine mild Cloudy & smoky white frost last night</p>
<p>19 Boys worked at Apples took a lot to Lapps Made 76 gallons Cider & left some to be made into sauce they filled 9 Barrels PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM she had 2 teeth Pulled W. very fine Cler Hermans were here to dinner</p>
<p>20 J & A drew a lot of dry wood down from bush Henry went to Toronto 9 Barrels apples Barl snows $2.75 2 Barls Kings $2.75</p>
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<p>then he had Rambo's & Talmans & other Common Kinds he made $16.50 for the 9 Barrels W. strong East wind PM began to rain after supper Br inlaw John Hoover's were here to dinner</p>
<p>21 Henry plowed a headland & the strip where the Greystone turnips grew a put in the windows in henhouse & pig pen J went to sale at Josiah Parson's with Thomas PM W. mild Cloudy strong south west wind</p>
<p>22 Boys Cleaned up rubbish that was left of the old Pig pen Henry plowed early Potatoe patch in old orchard I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius's Called at Br C's she enjoyed the drive very much W. quite fine rather Cloudy</p>
<p>23 Boys drew rubbish & frame of old henhouse into Calf pasture J went to Markham PM I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns PM She is getting quite smart W. very very fine & Cler a sharp white frost last night</p>
<p>Sunday 24 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 13 C by C Gayman Joe's were here to dinner W. very fine & Clear white frost last night sharp air</p>
<p>25 Boys cleaned up rubbish & put in posts for a fence from NE Corner of shop to run north to to NE Corner of pig pen Henry helped Sarah wash AM I helped Lizzy wash AM W. very very fine Cler I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought her home PM</p>
<p>26 Boys chored fixed up overhead in pig pen for the hens Roosters that we fatten I went to Meeting house to a meeting of those that want sheds I think there will be some built W. about an inch of snow last night also some rain pretty wet all day snow going off again.</p>
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<p>Daniels & Davids & Enos Nighswanders were here to dinner</p>
<p>27 Henry Clipped 2 horses for J Malcom J & A worked at fixing upstairs in pig pen Mary & Children were here to dinner Lizzy went home will Come again W. Mild snow all gone Cloudy began to snow from East after supper</p>
<p>28 Boys finished place for hens on Pigpen I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. mild a Cold West wind snow all gone little Alma Came home with us to stay all night</p>
<p>29 Boys finished a fence from shop north to the north end of Pig pen W. a little snow in the air Came on fast after dark Lizzie came this evening</p>
<p>30 Boys Chored AM A worked at Arthur Reesor's & J & Henry went to standing timber sale in Whitevale PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. a little below freezing all day Cler ground white with snow</p>
<p>Dec 1 Sunday I Nancy Susanna & Lizzy went to Joe's to dinner W. Cloudy mostly a very heavy fall of snow coming home about an inch fell</p>
<p>2 Boys Chored & sorted the hens Moores Man was here & fixed the Pump W. sharp Cloudy</p>
<p>3 A helped Pilkeys thresh for F McCreight PM Henry helped Thomas Kill a Pig W. quite sharp</p>
<p>4 Henry's went to Menno Burkholders & Henry went to Gregory's sale A dressed a calf J Chored W. quite Cold 8 above Zero this morning</p>
<p>5 Henry & Sarah helped Benj'n Kill hogs A helped NB's thresh</p>
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<p>Dec 1907</p>
<p>J Chored & took grist to Davids & took Calf to J Malcolms he takes it to Toronto W. Cler quite sharp</p>
<p>6 A & J worked at a water closet Henry went to Markham & took their girl Stella Spragge home she was with them all summer I went to Joe's AM W. fine & Milder roads good</p>
<p>7 A helped Benj'n Henry got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they Chored PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. fine & Cler thawing a little PM</p>
<p>8 Sunday at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. Mild Mostly Cloudy fine drizzle of rain the ground has been white with snow but it is about all gone</p>
<p>9 A was at Benj'ns all day at threshing J went before dinner & helped Henry Chored W. Cloudy began to rain towards evening I & Lizzie washed AM This my Nancy's 68th Birthday</p>
<p>10 A was at Benj'ns Henry helped Teenie Stover Kill a hog J Chored & went to Underwoods sale PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Colder PM</p>
<p>11 A was at Benj'ns Henry got things ready to Kill hogs tomorrow J Chored AM he went to Markham PM W. some snow last night & all AM Colder looks like winter</p>
<p>12 Killed our 5 hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'ns & Fanny & Elias & Anne helped got done in good time after 3 PM W. snow AM fine PM not cold there are a few inches of snow</p>
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<p>Dec 1907</p>
<p>13 A worked at Water Closet Henry salted meat AM J & Henry drew dung on back Orchard I went to Ceder Grove PM W. rather Cloudy not Cold roads good a little more snow would make good sleighing</p>
<p>14 Henry helped Benj'n put on a load of hay J Chored A & Lizzy went to Markham AM A Varnished our Cupboard PM W. Cloudy this morning began to snow & blow from East about 900 snowed & blowed all day not Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home Henry's went to Elias's to dinner W. mild, Cloudy air from East soft snow very soft this evening there is very fair sleighing</p>
<p>16 Boys chored & I helped Lizzie wash AM help A helped Sarah wash AM they filled 8 Barrels with Apples & Killed a Pig PM W. not Cold a little snow in the air good sleighing</p>
<p>17 J & Henry Chored A went to Toronto 8 Barrels King Apples $2.00 per B 1 Pig 90 lbs $8.00 per Cwt he weint with sleigh good to half way home I & Susanna went to Markham I got my last Tooth pulled Susanna got 3 pulled went to Davids to dinner W. fine mild, Cloudy good sleighing</p>
<p>18 Henry & Sarah helped Flavius Kill hogs A got horse Chief shod & Picked some fowls J Chored & went to Alisons sale PM he bought 6 Pigs @ $2.30 each weigh about 50 lbs live W. very fine mild</p>
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<p>Dec 1907</p>
<p>19 all hands Picked Geese they Picked 18 J brought home the Pigs that he bought yesterday they are a fine lot Daniels were here to dinner W. not so cold a pretty strong West wind</p>
<p>20 Henry helped Benj'n draw hay from his north barn AM J & Henry went to Youngs sale in 6th Con Pickering PM A went to Toronto 12 Geese 170 lbs @ 10 cts per lb 12 Fowls 55 lbs @ 8 ct per lb I got Mare Nell sharped all round PM W. Mild cloudy A went with Wheels no sleighing to Toronto good here</p>
<p>21 Boys Chored Henry & Sarah went to Markham PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home this evening MN came to stay all night W. very fine & cler</p>
<p>Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C Enos Reesor's & Marty were here to dinner Thomas Dillers to supper & Br inlaw Enos Hoovers Came to stay all night W. mild partly Cler sleighing getting thin</p>
<p>23 Henry helped Sarah wash J & A Chored AM I helped Lizzie wash PM Boys all went to Vote at Bye Election PM Dr P McLean again T Wallace for Dominion house W. soft snow turned to rain awhile snow again towards evening very fast.</p>
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<p>Dec 1907</p>
<p>24 Boys finished & placed our Water Closet J went to Markham I took Lizzie home Pm she will come again in a few days W. fine Mild a lot of snow last night good sleighing</p>
<p>Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Sarah & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder our whole family was here to dinner 36 including ourselves W. Mild, cloudy soft snow at imes also sprinkles of rain, Lizzie Came tonight</p>
<p>26 Boys pitched straw stack into barn I helped Lizzie wash this morning then I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius's to dinner of Roast Turkey W. fine Cler sharp Air very good sleighing</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner Boys Chored & salted Meat W. mild Cloudy thawing sleighing a little thin</p>
<p>28 Boys chored J took Lizzy home for good we will try to do alone Nancy is doing well W. soft, a lot of rain last night sleighing about broken up getting cold PM. freezing</p>
<p>Sunday 29 JD's & Elias's were here to dinner W. fine Clear sharp Air</p>
<p>30 Boys Chored Henry helped Sarah wash I & Nancy washed AM W. a few in heavy snow last night rain off & on last night & AM blowed up Colder PM Freezing this evening</p>
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<p>Dec 1907 Jan 1908</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM I went to see Johnny Reesor this Morning he is very sick with Gravel I went to Br S's PM W. Cler sharp fairly good sleighing very strong NW wind</p>
<p>January 1st 1908 at home Uriah Drudge's were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>2 Boys Chored they all went to Joe's to supper Sarah & Susanna too W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>3 A worked at making Butcher Knives out of Old Crosscut saw J & Henry brought a load of Frozen Manitoba Wheat for feed from Markham it Costs ua about 65 cts per Bus W. very fine sleighing yet I went to see Johnny Reesor he is no better</p>
<p>4 A worked at Knives J took Cream Henry brought another load Wheat for feed W. Mild soft snow AM Milder PM it thawed some very strong NW wind after dark I went to see Johnny Reesor he is no better</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home Joes were here awhile PM Susanna & the boys went to Thomas's to supper W 7 above Zero this Morning 15 through the day fine & Cler</p>
<p>6 Boys helped wash A helped I & Nancy wash AM they went to Municipal Elections PM W. quite sharp & Cler sleighing thin</p>
<p>7 Henry & Sarah helped Elias's Kill hogs I & Nancy & Susanna went too J & A Chored J went to sale of W. Collinson's effects in Boxgrove he bought 2 Pails @ 10 cts</p>
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<p>Jan Jan 1 1908</p>
<p>W. Cloudy not Cold</p>
<p>8 Boys cut firewood in bush AM they all went to Booths sale on 9th Con Markham PM I & Nancy went to see Johnny Reesor PM he is some better W. Mild Cloudy</p>
<p>9 A got Horses Chief & Billy sharped & brought home load of Chopped Manitoba Wheat from Davids Henry brought small load too they cut wood PM J Chored & took 4 doz & 10 Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 35 cts per Doz PM W. Cler Cold 7 deg above Zero this Morning 12 throughout the day I went to see Johnny Reesor he is some better</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored AM Cut wood PM I went to see Johnny Reesor AM he is gaining a little W. 8 above Zero this Morning as high as 27 towards night East wind</p>
<p>11 Henry & Sarah & little Willis started about 7 this Morning to go to Bakers in Vaughn on 3rd Con they intend to Come home tomorrow evening J & A Chored Herman's were here to dinner W. very fine not so Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home W. storm of rain & sleet from NE all AM turned to heavy snow at noon Kept on all PM</p>
<p>13 Boys helped to wash AM I have very lame shoulder they Chored PM I went to see Johnny Reesor & then went to Elias's Johnny is pretty weak yet W. very fine good sleighing</p>
<p>14 J went to Whitevale for some Coal Oil AM A went to Markham for 500 lbs Oil Cake PM W. very fine & Clear</p>
<p>15 I & Nancy Henry & Sarah went to Peter's Widow Mary to dinner W. rather Cloudy SW wind not very Cold J & A Chored</p>
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<p>Feb 1908</p>
<p>3 I went to Meeting house to Meeting to Elect Trustees there were only M Barkey Thomas & Johnny Ramer Albert & myself present the Book of reports was not there so we did no Business A & Henry went out to break roads J went to Ceder Grove W. quite Cold NW wind A helped us wash this morning</p>
<p>4 Boys Chored & shoveled walks W. 17 deg below Zero this Morning a little above today down again about 8 deg below this evening but there was very little wind</p>
<p>5 Boys Chored A went with Flavius to take the Cream AM W. snow from East & a very strong wind all day not very Cold, roads drifting stormy yet Bedtime</p>
<p>6 Boys went Breaking Roads to Ceder Grove AM & north on Pickering Townline PM W not so cold strong west wind AM some squaals of snow PM heard today that Henry Boyer's wife died at noon will be Buried on Saturday</p>
<p>7 Boys brought home grist from Davids W. pretty Cold, still a NW wind, snow is drifting in all the time on the roads</p>
<p>8 A went with Flavius to take the Cream the snow is very deep in some places it is cold yet fine & Cler today about 8 below Zero this morning 3 above at noon below again tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Elias's were here to dinner Henry's were at Menno Burkholders to dinner W. 3 below Zero this Morning, fine & Cler went up to 20 deg above towards evening</p>
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<p>Feb 1908</p>
<p>10 A helped Nancy wash AM Henry helped Sarah A helped Flavius Clean Oats PM I went to see Br S AM he was very sick last week with Bronchitis vomiting & Purging is some better W. very very fine & cler up to 30 deg the roads are very full of snow</p>
<p>11 Boys Picked 23 Roosters Henry & Sarah went to Toronto on Trolleys W. very very fine & Mild thawing a little</p>
<p>12 J & Henry Chored A went to Toronto 1 Calf 87 lbs $8.70 Barl Talman Apples $1.50 1 Barl Greenings $2.00 128 lbs Roosters @ 12 1/2 cts per lb I went to see Br S PM he is a little better W. Mild rather Cloudy drizzly rain after dark</p>
<p>13 Boys shoveled some off Kitchen & woodshed roofs AM they Plowed some road west of 11th Con PM W. very fine & Mild snow thawing</p>
<p>14 Boys Plowed snow on Pickering Townline & Chored W. quite Mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM snow going</p>
<p>15 Boys shoveled snow at Hebron AM they Chored PM W. drizzly rain nearly all AM turned to snow and strong NW wind PM not Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon Joseph Groves and B Dillers were at Henry's W. very fine & Cler, Mild</p>
<p>17 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah AM they went to look for Foxes PM saw one but did not shoot him MN Came to stay all night W. very fine & Cler pretty Cold</p>
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<p>Feb 1908</p>
<p>18 Henry went to Ceder Grove A went to look for Foxes AM A went to Pickering for some Bran & shorts Henry went to Markham with Benj'n PM Davids were at Henry's to supper w. sharp Cler Cloudy towards evening</p>
<p>19 A got some shoes on Horses & brought load chop home from Davids Henry brought some PM Sarah was at a Carpet rag Bee at Elias's Nancy & Susanna were going too but it was too stormy & Susanna is not well W. Mild but strong East wind with snow all day</p>
<p>20 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner & supper W. mostly Cler pretty sharp they went to Joes to stay all night</p>
<p>21 A & Henry took a drive with Henry's mare she had anot been driven for a long time she went well A brought a load of sand for Alvin Milroy PM W. cloudy a strong west wind</p>
<p>22 Boys Chored W. quite sharp 3 above this morning not higher than 15 today Joe & Anne were here tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Elias's were here to dinner Henry's were at Joe Burkholder's to dinner they had some notion to go to Altona Meeting but they stopped at Joe's W. NE wind & some light snow AM Cler & Milder PM the roads are pretty well tracked</p>
<p>24 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah then we started about 10 & A took Nancy & I & Susanna to Br S's A Came home & we staid to dinner he Came for us PM W. nearly Zero this Morning fine & Cler no wind up over 28 deg through the day.</p>
<p>25 J took Nancy I & Susanna to Elias's AM brought us home PM A helped Benj'n Henry got his Mare shod AM W. Mild some East wind towards evening.</p>
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<p>Feb 1908 Mar</p>
<p>began to snow after dark</p>
<p>26 A & Henry took cream J shoveled around the Buildings AM they all went to Hagerman's sale at Locust Hill PM J bought 10 hogs @ $6.80 each W. snow all night turned to rain a little while AM cleared up PM Mild fully 6 in fell soft & heavy no drifts</p>
<p>27 J & A brought home the hogs that J bought yesterday they are a fine lot Henry went to Joe Burkholder's for some Beans PM W. Cler sharp very fine</p>
<p>28 Henry went up to A Groves to look at a light waggon did not buy it J & A Chored W. a very Cold NW wind. Cler 12 deg above</p>
<p>29 Boys Chored Herman's were at Henry's to dinner W. 2 above Zero this Morning up to 18 today Cler</p>
<p>March 1st at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. strong East wind began to snow about 10 AM snowed heavy & blowed strong all day not so Cold Henry did not Come home</p>
<p>2 J & A helped Flavius Kill big Pig Henry & Sarah got home after dinner W. Mild rather Cloudy a few heavy squaals of snow Boys hung up Pork to smoke PM</p>
<p>3 A helped Flavius Make Sausage J & Henry went to Hamiltons sale in 10th Con Markham PM W. Cler & fine sharp NW wind</p>
<p>4 A helped Flavius AM Henry drew sand for Elias PM J went awhile to a sale on 3rd Con Pickering W. very fine Cler sharp Air</p>
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<p>Jan 1908</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored w. strong NW wind a little snow last night Pretty Cold Calm tonight</p>
<p>17 Boys cut wood W. pretty sharp Air I went to see Johnny Reesor he is some better</p>
<p>18 Boys cut wood AM they Chored PM W. Clear strong NW wind Daniels came to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J they staid with Adeline she had a bad spell this Morning is better again remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Visitors Davids & Menno Burkholders & Matty Elias's were here to supper W. Cloudy but fine Strong East wind PM</p>
<p>20 A helped us wash AM Henry helped Sarah they cut wood PM J went for Dr Jim Armstrong AM Mare Bell is not well W. very fine & cler thawing a little</p>
<p>21 I & Nancy went to Br C's to dinner Henry was at Flavius Cementing J & A Chored A went to Markham PM to Dentist W. Cloudy Mild Thawing PM a little rain PM</p>
<p>22 A helped Thomas Kill hogs Henry took Cream Willie Smiths were here to dinner Br in law Enos's Came with them they were at Henry's to dinner W. Cler a strong NW wind through the day Calmer this evening</p>
<p>23 Boys Chored A took Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 Doz @ 31 cts per Doz all laid since Thursday W. snow from East not very Cold a very heavy fall all day snowing yet Bedtime</p>
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<p>24 I & Nancy Susanna J & A went to Davids to a Duck Roast W. clear & Cold 3 below Zero this morning about 15 above this evening good sleighing, very fine drive did not feel Cold</p>
<p>25 Boys Chored W. Milder West Wind I went to see Johnny Reesor he is doing well he is up & around then I went to Elias's</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & family & Thomas's & family were at Henrys to dinner W. storm of snow from East all day not Cold</p>
<p>27 Boys helped wash AM they chored PM W strong NW wind pretty Cold about 10 & 12 above all day</p>
<p>28 J went to Ceder Grove AM Henry took grist to Davids PM W. strong W wind some more snow</p>
<p>29 A was at Benj'ns J & Henry chored W. 5 below Zero this Morning as high as 5 above today Zero at sunset, Cler all day, roads drifted in places</p>
<p>30 A & Henry went to Markham AM J & A went to a sale of D Reesor's on 4th of Pickering PM W. 15 deg below Zero this Morning went up some all day about 6 above after dinner fine & Cler all day</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored Henry took a load Chop to Davids W. Milder 10 above this Morning 22 today a strong East wind this evening</p>
<p>Feb 1st A & Henry took Cream they found the roads drifted in places they had to shovel some places they shoveled around the house PM W. Cloudy strong wind & a little snow PM Mild</p>
<p>Sunday 2 Candlemas day at home M Barkey's were here to dinner. W. about 5 deg below this Morning strong N West wind clear all day.</p>
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<p>Mar 1908</p>
<p>5 Boys Chored A brought 1/2 ton Coal from Markham @ $7.00 per ton we sent for Dr Robinson Susanna is sick he says it is La Grippe, she is in bed W. fine & Cler East wind is blowing like a storm toward evening</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & some rain about 4 PM Susanna in bed yet</p>
<p>7 A helped Thomas J & Henry Chored Susanna was up awhile today Davids called awhile PM W. Cloudy Mild Joes were at Henry's to supper a good many Called PM</p>
<p>Sunday 8 at home Johny Reesor's & Flavius & their family & Joe & Anne were here PM Susanna in bed all day Dr Called this evening says she is doing well W. Mild Cloudy thawing</p>
<p>9 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville & A went to Markham PM W. sharp NW wind fine day the snow is frozen the roads are not so bad now</p>
<p>10 A helped Thomas J went to a sale East of Whitevale W. very fine & Cler sharp Air</p>
<p>11 Daniels Herman's Elias's & Joes were here to dinner then the men all went to Thomas's sale I went a little while Thomas has rented out the Jac Reesor farm and had a lot of stock to spare W very fine & Cler thawing Henry took his mare & Colt to the sale sold the Mare @ $125 Colt @ $40</p>
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<p>Mar 1908</p>
<p>12 A took Nancy & I to see Mary Burkholder (Johny's widow) she is very poorly W. very fine & Cler thawing J & Henry Chored Henry helped Thomas drive away some Cattle that were sold</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored A went to Sherman March's PM & loaded his sleigh he takes a load for him tomorrow he moves to the 6th Con Markham near Henry Hoover's W. Mild Cloudy thawing a slight rain PM</p>
<p>14 A took a load for S March J & Henry Chored W. Cloudy Mild M Barkeys brought Joseph Martin & wife & Israel Martin & wife from Waterloo to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C no visitors W. Mild drizzly rain nearly all day</p>
<p>16 Henry helped Sarah wash J & A took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw AM @ 5.00 per Cwt 930 lbs W. heavy squaals of snow at times strong NW wind & Cler PM getting Colder</p>
<p>17 Boys Chored AM J & A went to Nolan's Sale & Henry went to Markham PM I went with him as far as Br S's he is still confined to the house but is prety well I Called at Alberts their daughter Emma is quite poorly W. Mild snow AM Cler PM</p>
<p>18 Boys drew gravel into henhouse 2 loads A helped Flavius awhile PM</p>
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<p>Mar 1918</p>
<p>Henry brought 4 Bags Potatoes from W Pettys @ $1.10 per bag then he took Eggs 18 doz to Ceder Grove @ 18cts per doz, Mary & the Children were here all day W. Cloudy a little drizzly this evening</p>
<p>19 Boys bought a big pig off Benj'n they dressed it PM W. sharp NW wind rather cloudy</p>
<p>20 Boys made a lot of sausage & lard out of a big Pig W. fine Cler thawing in the sun</p>
<p>21 Henry took a lot of sausage to Markham sold the most of them 2 bls @ 25cts J & A Chored W. very fine & Cler thawing the sleighing is getting thin in places</p>
<p>Sunday 22 we were at home Henry's went to Peter's to dinner A & J went to Jac's to dinner W. mild Cloudy at times thawing</p>
<p>23 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah wash AM Henry took Stella Spragge home PM she was here over Sunday W. Cloudy a little drizzly AM cleared up fine towards evening</p>
<p>24 A & Henry cut down trees for firewood J took grist Chop AM they Chored PM W. Cler turning Colder PM Dr came PM Susanna is not so well</p>
<p>25 A & Henry cut wood J took Chop to Davids AM he took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM Susanna in bed all day W. Cler a strong cold East wind PM Sleighing getting Patchy</p>
<p>26 A & Henry Cut wood J brought 600 lbs Coal from Markham AM</p>
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<p>Mar 1908 April</p>
<p>@ 35 cts per Cwt sleighing tough in places thawing very fast PM Creeks running high heard this morning that Anne Nighswander (Davids Widow) died this morning at 6 oClock sick about an hour will be buried Saturday</p>
<p>27 A & Henry cut wood J Chored W. Cloudy a little showery turning Cold freezing</p>
<p>28 Henry & Sarah & Benj'n went to Funeral of Anne Nighswander they went with sleigh (rather tough) but there is sleighing up north there was a lot of Ice in the trees & fences but it Came out Cler & thawed J tapped sour 3 trees in the door yard the sap runs well Susanna in bed yet since Monday</p>
<p>Sunday 29 Benj'n & Flavius were here to dinner Thomas's Called after supper Susanna is not so well W. Cler sharp Air sap running</p>
<p>30 A & Henry Cut wood J went to Flavius AM to Annual Meeting to settle the Threshing Machine Earnings it Amounted to $10 per share Herman Came to stay all night a great run of sap W. fine Cler thawing</p>
<p>31 Boys cut wood & Clipped some horses legs Daniels were here to dinner Susanna no better Sent for Dr PM W. Cloudy drizzly at times</p>
<p>April 1 Boys Chored filled 6 Barrels Apples & dressed 2 Pigs Dr Came this evening Susanna is still in bed she is run down after having the Grippe</p>
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<p>April 1908</p>
<p>W. strong East wind all day sleet & rain tonight</p>
<p>2 J Chored went to Davids for flour with Mare Nell she travels pretty well he got her shod the other day Henry split wood in bush A went to Toronto 2 Pigs 236 lbs @ $8.10 per Cwt 6 Barrels Apples $2.75 for Spies & $1.75 for Russets W. Cler strong NW wind squaals of snow at times</p>
<p>3 Boys Cut wood in bush J Chored W. Cold strong NW wind some squaals of snow Susanna still in bed</p>
<p>4 Boys cut wood I went to Ceder Grove PM a lot of snow & ice in the road yet dry in a few places W. Cler sharp Air freezing in the shade thawing in the sun</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home Susanna in bed all day Davids & family Elias's & family Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius' Children were here PM W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM drizzly rain towards evening</p>
<p>6 Boys Cut wood J went to Markham PM for Medicine for Susanna she is not so well W. very fine warm & Cler snow going fast</p>
<p>7 Boys sorted a lot of Apples AM J & A went to Funeral of Stanley Hoover at Locust Hill PM he was Killed on the C.P.R. track on Sunday Morning W. very fine Cler I brought Anne this Morning she helped Nancy to do some sewing.</p>
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<p>April 1908</p>
<p>8 A & Henry took 5 hogs to Locust Hill @ $6.00 per Cwt AM they Picked 11 Fowls PM W. East wind & drizzly rain freezing as it falls trees Covered with Ice Milder thawing PM Cloudy all PM</p>
<p>9 J & A Cleaned a lot of seed grain Henry went to Toronto 7 Barrels & 2 Boxes of Apples Greenings Manns & Russets $1.75 per Barrel 11 Fowls 61 lbs @ 10 cts per lb W. frost last night Cler today sap run well PM</p>
<p>10 Boys brought home some wood AM J went to a sale with Thomas down near Pickering PM A & Henry took the Pork from the smoke house into garret W. very fine a white frost last night sap running</p>
<p>11 J took 2 steers to Lewis's old farm @ $84.00 Thomas's NB's took some too A & Henry put Harness on young Mare Grace & led her around AM they hitched to the waggon & drove her to Ceder Grove PM She went well C Burkholders Called awhile PM G Gaymans were here to supper W. a very strong NW wind freezing towards evening Susanna a little better</p>
<p>Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman</p>
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<p>April 1908</p>
<p>Enos Nighswander's Joseph Groves Ab's Lizzie Abraham Lehman & Herman's were here to dinner W. some frost last night fine & Cler a little flurries of snow PM</p>
<p>13 J helped us wash Henry helped Sarah wash A oiled Double Harness they sawed old cedar into stovewood PM I & Nancy went to Joes awhile PM W. quite fine drying day roads are not very bad</p>
<p>14 Boys helped us take up Carpets in our Kitchen then I brought Teenie Stover she helped Nancy clean the Kitchen & we put in new Oil Cloth on the floor Boys cut up old Cedar behind Cider house J went to sale at the old J Koch place PM A & Henry piled some wood in bush W. very fine drying day</p>
<p>15 Boys sorted apples & took a lot of Culls to Lapps to get them made into Jelly I & Nancy went to Joes awhile this morning Anne was not well last night is better W. Mild a light rain awhile AM Clered up strong NW wind PM Cooler</p>
<p>16 Boys cut up rubbish behind Cider house & finished piling stove wood in bush they hitched up young Mare Grace & drove to Ceder Grove PM she goes well W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler</p>
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<p>April 1908</p>
<p>Good Friday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 15 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner Daniels Called awhile they were at Henry's to dinner David Burkholder Called awhile he was at Henry's too W. very fine & Cler Cool wind from East</p>
<p>18 Boys sawed up rubbish AM J & Henry went to Markham Pm A Chored J & Henry went to Markham PM A Chored W. Cloudy some frost last night I & Nancy went to Joes awhile PM we made a little Molasses today it not running much now but we made about 7 quarts from our 3 young trees in dooryard a steady slow warm rain awhile PM</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were at Henrys to dinner Nettie Kennedy was here to supper W. some rain last night & awhile this morning fine & Cler today Cooler towards evening</p>
<p>Easter Monday 20 at home Henry's went to JH Ramer's to dinner J brought can of Coal oil from Whitevale W. snow this morning till about 800 about 3 1/2 in all went away soon after dinner strong W. west wind PM sap run some</p>
<p>21 A & Henry helped wash AM they drove Mare Grace to Mill she goes well</p>
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<p>J went to Agincourt to buy a Democrat wagon off Irwins did not get it but he bought a No 3 Plow for $3.00 W. quite fine & Cler frost last night</p>
<p>22 J took Cream & went to Markham A & Henry Cut up rubbish & chored W. very fine & warm the finest spring day we have had so far</p>
<p>23 Henry rolled the new Meadows J & A drew off small stones AM they sowed spring wheat west of lane then Mixed Peas & Oats in same field I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM W. very fine</p>
<p>24 Boys sowed finished field behind Cider house & below garden with pure Oats began harrowing East of dam W. strong East wind Hermans were at Henry's to dinner</p>
<p>25 A & Henry sowed Mixed grain in field East of dam till rain stopped them about 10 oc J took cream with Mare Nell AM he went to Agincourt & brought the Plow that he bought W. East wind began to rain AM Cleaned up PM quite warm a thunder shower after supper</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home Br C's were here all PM Jacob & Anne Diller were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day things are growing lovely</p>
<p>27 Boys worked at seeding W. warm & slight shower AM</p>
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<p>April 1908 May</p>
<p>28 Boys sowed field behind barn with Oats W. rather Cloudy quite Cool</p>
<p>29 Boys worked at seeding I brought Teenie Stover this morning & took her home this evening she helped us at house cleaning W. cloudy quite Cool</p>
<p>30 Boys sowed barley in big field AM Mare Jennie foaled last night, Mare Colt doing well I brought Teenie then I went to Ceder Grove took Teenie home this evening W. Cold raw, sharp Air AM soft snow all PM thawing as it falls Teenie & Nancy were cleaning house</p>
<p>May 1 Boys brought 2 big loads sawdust from Davids AM they sowed barley PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM to see their Baby girl born Early this morning both doing very well W. strong NW Cool wind</p>
<p>2 Boys finished seeding & planted Early Potatoes 4 drills along back lane PM J went to Irwins at Agincourt & bought a double seated democrat waggon @ $ 29.00 W. Cool NW wind strong with squaals of snow & rain PM I went to Elias's PM Mary & baby smart</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home Br S & Lydia & Bertha were here PM Daniels were here to supper & Joes after supper W. fine Cler & Cool Amelia & Eva Called PM</p>
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<p>4 Boys cut down a dead Ash tree on the Townline at foot of hill near Br C's & cut it into stove wood AM A helped Benj'n with team & J drove a team fro Benj'n PM Henry rolled back of Cider house PM I & Nancy washed AM W. sharp white frost last night fine & Cler PM Dr Called PM Susanna is not so well I called at Elias's PM they are quite smart</p>
<p>5 J helped Benj'n A & Henry trimmed raspberrie bushes awhile then rolled I got Mare Nell shod all round AM W. very fine & Cler sharp East wind</p>
<p>6 J helped Benj'n AM A took 5 Pigs 1010 lbs to Markham to Ferrier @ $6.00 per Cwt AM they Chored Pm W. strong East wind all day drizzly rain PM Davids Called a little while PM</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored W. strong East wind & rain all day Creek running quite high</p>
<p>8 Boys Oiled Harness AM J & Henry brought load sawdust from Davids PM A fixed Harness PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Mary was not so well yesterday Dr Called she is better today W. rain AM clered up PM it rained & blowed very strong for 2 days & 2 nights</p>
<p>9 A & Henry went down the Petticoat creek & Caught 15 fine suckers they were home by noon J went with Thomas to Mannvilles</p>
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<p>May 1908</p>
<p>PM they got one the water was too high W. fine & Cler strong NW wind PM Russell Grove Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St John part of 15 C by Levi Grove no visitors about 10 young folks Called PM John Brillinger Called too PM & Flavius' were all here awhile after supper W. very fine & Cler strong NW wind calm tonight</p>
<p>11 Boys planted Maple trees along 11th Con along the two fields north of bush I & Nancy washed AM W. fine & warm cloudy towards evening a little rain tonight</p>
<p>12 I & J helped wash Meeting house AM A & Henry Chored Henry & Jake Diller went fishing to Big Rouge PM Caught about 40 I & Nancy went awhile to Joes & Elias's PM they are all well W. fine & warm strong wind at times a few squaals of rain</p>
<p>13 Boys built a Bridge across creek in NW field to get onto root ground they began to work on Mangel ground PM A drained at NB's PM W. warm warm East wind a little rain PM & tonight I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning I went to Ceder Grove PM & brought her home again</p>
<p>14 A drained at NB's Henry's went to Menno Burkholders J Chored & brought load sawdust PM</p>
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<p>W a fine shower last night and drizzly this morning Cleared up PM fine growing weather bush turning green</p>
<p>15 A helped NB at drain J & I Chored Henry & Sarah took some Plum trees to the Menno Burkholder farm to plant PM W. East wind & rain awhile AM Cloudy PM</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored I took Susanna to Joe's AM & brought her home PM Nancy was taken sick very sudden about noon we called the Dr he Came & gave her some Medicine she is better again I think it was Indigestion W. fine & warm a thunder shower went around over the lake tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home Albert Reesor's were here to dinner Flavius's Ernie was Kicked in the Eye this Morning by a horse Flavius & Fanny are in Waterloo we expect them home tomorrow but Thomas telephone perhaps they will Come this evening the Dr thinks he may lose his Eye W. very fine Cler & warm</p>
<p>18 Boys worked at Mangel ground I & nancy & Susanna went to Flavius's AM Ernie is in bed Dr called he will Call again tomorrow he thinks perhaps he can save the Eye we went to Joe's PM to see their pretty little baby girl born last night all quite smart W. very very fine & Cler day</p>
<p>19 Boys sowing Mangels I went to Flavius' PM Ernie's face is Painful Dr Called will Call again tomorrow W. cloudy drizzly rain from East at times.</p>
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<p>20 Boys J & Henry worked on Corn ground A drained at NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Flavius Ernie is about the same W. rather Cloudy warm growing weather</p>
<p>21 Boys Chored brought a load sawdust PM J took Cream I & Nancy went to Joe's & Elias's PM all doing well Ernie is doing well too W. drizzly rain AM wind PM</p>
<p>22 A & Henry helped Elias let down their barn AM J harrowed Mang Corn ground AM he sowed Corn PM Thomas's brought Paul Martin & wife & John Brubacher & wife from Waterloo to dinner W fine & Cler</p>
<p>23 Henry helped Flavius work Mangel ground J & A {illegible} AM drew dung on Potatoe ground PM I & Nancy went to see Mary Burkholder PM she is very low W. a very very fine warm day fine Breeze Ernie still doing well</p>
<p>Sunday 24 Henry's went to Meeting at Wideman's A went to Herman's I & Nancy & Susanna went awhile to Flavius's AM Ernie doing very well we went awhile to Elias's PM & went to Joe's to supper W. a very very fine day</p>
<p>25 Boys planted the late Potatoes J went to Ceder Grove AM & to Flavius's PM Ernie still in bed but doing well Dr Calls every day W. quite fine & Cler</p>
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<p>26 A & Henry helped Flavius put in his corn J took Cream & took a grist of barley chop to Davids W. very warm thunder Clouds in NW all PM Came on heavy showers after supper some thunder</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored AM A & Henry helped Flavius PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very fine growing weather quite warm over 70 deg the middle of the day</p>
<p>Ascension day 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Abraham Rittenhouse Sermon on St Mat 16 C by Bishop Francis Rittenhouse Bishop Paul Martin spoke too David Grove & family & Hermans Harvey were here to dinner W. very warm & cler</p>
<p>29 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron AM everything passed off quietly Daniels & Pre Tobias Martin & Pr David Martin & Deacon David Cressman & Deacon Menno Shants were here to dinner there were Meeting at Hebron {illegible} Pre Tobias Martin Joseph Wismer {illegible} Martin spoke Joseph Wisemer Called awhile this evening W. very warm a fine shower PM some thunder not heavy I walked to Flavius' this evening Ernie doing well.</p>
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<p>May 1908 June</p>
<p>30 Henry Disk Harrowed the late Potatoes AM J took Chop to Davids A helped Alick Milroy Raise up his barn PM W. not quite so warm a heavy shower after dark some thunder</p>
<p>Sunday 31 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 by Br C Pre A Rittenhouse & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Daniel Reesors were here to supper & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse was here too I took him to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders after supper & to Br C's & left him there W. rather Cloudy AM showry PM</p>
<p>June 1st Boys sowed Mangels on North part of root field I got Mare Nell shod all around AM J & Nancy went to Markham PM W. very fine Cler & Cooler</p>
<p>2 I & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner & to Davids to supper W. very fine Clear & Cool Boys cut up Engine Wood & Plowed back garden</p>
<p>3 Henry helped Flavius at his stables A helped Alick Milroy at foundation of his stable W. fine Cler Cool air I & Nancy went to Joes this evening Baby is sick Nancy staid W. very fine & Cler I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM</p>
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<p>4 Joe brought Nancy home this Morning Baby died about 1 AM Henry helped Flavius A helped David Grove at his stables J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & brought her home PM W. fine</p>
<p>5 all went to Funeral of Joes little Edna at Hebron sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder Lewis Burkholder spoke some we went to Joes to dinner W very fine & Cler</p>
<p>6 A helped Flavius J took Henry & Sarah & little Willis AB's Lizzie & Martin Burkholder to West Hill this morning they are going to Waterloo J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM then he Cultivated Corn with seeder PM I & Nancy went to see Ernie PM he is still in bed is doing well W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon by Levi Grove Saml Barkey & his sister & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner Br C's Becca & her stister Leah were here this evening W. quite warm fine & Cler</p>
<p>Whit Monday 8 at I & Nancy went to Joes after supper for some Tomato plants Called at Elias's W. very warm and Cler slight shower after dark a little thunder</p>
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<p>June 1908</p>
<p>9 A & Henry helped Flavius J scuffled Mangels & took Grist to Davids W. not quite so warm fine Breeze PM I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Ernie this evening he is doing well</p>
<p>10 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers W. very fine & Cool Called to see Mary Burkholder she is very very low A is at David Groves working at front of stables</p>
<p>11 J & Henry drew gravel with 2 teams doing road work A is at Davids W. fine & Cool</p>
<p>12 A finished work at Davids J & Henry worked on roads I took Susanna to Dr went to Davids to dinner W. very fine & Cler day</p>
<p>13 A & Henry helped Flavius Cementing J Chored W. very fine Cler not so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Altona Elias's & Joes were here to dinner W. a few sprinkles of rain through the day a few slight showers this evening quite Cool this evening</p>
<p>15 A & Henry worked Flavius J scuffled Corn with seeder & Chored W. fine & Cool Breeze from north I & Nancy washed AM J took 6 Pigs lbs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $5.90 per Cwt.</p>
<p>16 Boys hoed Mangels Benj'ns Man helped</p>
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<p>J took Cream W quite Cool Dr Called Susanna not so well</p>
<p>17 Boys finished hoeing Mangels AM they helped Flavius PM J topped thistles & fixed gravel Boxes on both waggons Dr called PM Susanna is in bed W. very fine Cler & Cool</p>
<p>18 Boys drew gravel with 2 teams & one leveler on Pickering townline south of Corner there is a grant of money W. very fine & Cler Susanna in bed some better</p>
<p>19 Boys drew gravel W. very very warm over 80 deg thunder clouds went around came on this evening very fine steady rain for a while some pretty heavy Claps thunder Thomas's Adeline & her girls & Becca's sister Leah Called awhile PM Susanna in bed</p>
<p>20 A & Henry worked at Flavius J topped thistles he took Cream this morning W. quite warm</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home Dr Called Susanna about the same Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans A went to Daniels to dinnner J went to Herman's I & Nancy were alone Elias's & Joes Called in awhile W. very very warm a thunder Cloud went around PM</p>
<p>22 A & Henry worked at Flavius J Cultivated the Corn W. not so warm thunder clouds went around towards evening Br N's were here to supper.</p>
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<p>I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>23 A & Henry worked at Flavius AM they Chored PM I & Willis went to Joes for Cabbage Plants this Morning Jesse G Reesor Came this Morning he has been here all day stay all night W. not so warm thunder storm windy all PM Some heavy showers heavy thunder at times</p>
<p>24 A & Henry worked on road with 2 teams East of 10th Con on Townline AM they worked at Flavius PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong NW wind pretty warm Cooler towards evening</p>
<p>25 A & Henry worked at {illegible} J scuffled Mangels Esther & Le{illegible} & Frank were here to dinner & supper Teenie Stovers was here all day AB's Lizzie Called too W. very fine & Cler not so warm</p>
<p>26 A & Henry worked at Flavius' AM A worked at Elias's PM J & Henry drew stove wood from bush & brought load sawdust for bedding PM W. very fine</p>
<p>27 Boys drew gravel 2 teams & shoveler AM J worked at Elias's PM Henry went to John Pearce's raising W. quite warm</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home Br S & his girls were here to dinner Johnny Reesor's Called this evening W. fine quite warm</p>
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<p>29 J took A & the Miner to Daniels started at 4 oc Henry scuffled Potatoes I helped Nancy wash AM Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here to supper W. quite warm some thunder clouds went around PM a fine slow steady rain after dark</p>
<p>30 J took 8 pigs 1600 lbs (less 12 lbs) to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $6.25 per Cwt Henry took grist Chop to Davids I & Br C went to funeral of Robert John Wallace at Altona He died in Dakota W. very fine Cloudy at times</p>
<p>July 1 Henry & Sarah went to Sarah's folks J Chored I brought Ernie AM & took him home PM he is doing very well W. very fine & Cler pretty warm AB's Lizzie was here to supper</p>
<p>2 Boys hoed Potatoes I got Mare Nell shod all around PM W. rather Cloudy at times pretty warm</p>
<p>3 J & Henry scuffled Corn J went awhile AM to raising of a linter to the old Jim Milroy barn (Johns Alick lives there W. very fine & warm</p>
<p>4 Henry scuffled Mangels with seeder J chored Russell brought A home PM W. quite warm a slight shower PM</p>
<p>Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke part of 15 C by C Burkholder</p>
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<p>Herman's & Daniels were here to dinner J Dillers brought Joseph Schaum & wife from Indiana & Sander & wife from Pennsylvania to supper MN was here to supper too W. quite warm, fine Breeze</p>
<p>6 Boys cut grass south of bush they ran 2 Mowers they Tedded it PM Henry took Schaums & Sanders to West Hill he went to Toronto with them to see them off on the Boat I & Nancy washed AM W very very warm about 86 deg fine Breeze</p>
<p>7 A & Henry Cut grass on Knoll with 2 Mowers J raked hay south of bush with old Mare Nell & Jenny they drew in 2 big loads when rain stopped them after 2 PM it rained off & on al PM some thunder not heavy AB's Lizzie *& Martha were here to dinner fine & Cool this evening</p>
<p>8 Boys drew in all hay south of bush PM loads I went to Markham AM & went to Ceder Grove PM Nancy went as far as Flavius' W. very Cool strong NW wind</p>
<p>9 Boys drew 6 loads hay off the Knoll I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner Called to see Mary Burkholder she is very low W. very very fine & warm a fine Breeze Nancy Called to see Anne Stover (nee Barkey) she is old & Feeble</p>
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<p>10 Boys drew last of hay off Knoll 2 loads then they hoed Corn W. very fine & Cler Susanna is worse Dr Called after dark I walked to Elais's PM to see little Alma she fell off the wagon the other day & hurt herself pretty bad is doing well</p>
<p>11 Boys finished hoeing Corn then scuffled Corn & thinned late Mangels W. very very warm 85 deg & perhaps More fine Breeze</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner & Jess Burkholder & family to supper Susanna in bed nearly all day W. very very warm & sultry over 90 deg in the shade fine Breeze a slight rain just few drops this morning Cooler tonight AB's Lizzie is here I brought her yesterday</p>
<p>13 Boys thinned late Mangels AM they walked through all the grain PM to look for weeds PM I & Lizzie washed AM I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM I took Lizzie home this evening W not so warm Clouds went around SW all day distant thunder & sprinkle of ran this evening</p>
<p>14 Boys hoed Mangels Henry helped Thomas draw hay PM J & A put up wire fence from Orchard East to let the Cows into swail to pasture W not so warm fine NW Breeze.</p>
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<p>July 1908</p>
<p>Hermans Harvey Came to stay all night Dr called this evening Susanna some better</p>
<p>15 A & Henry helped Benj'n at hay AM 3 Boys hoed Mangels PM heard today that Mary Burkholder died at 1100 AM will be Buried on Friday at 900 AM W. very fine strong NW wind our Beef ringer went in this week</p>
<p>Boys 16 Boys scuffled & cut some fence Corners & cut weeds along 11th Con W. very fine but some Cloudy not so warm</p>
<p>17 Henry's went to Funeral of Mary Burkholder J & A Chored & fixed a wagon rack W. began to rain slow & steady about 6 oc AM rained nearly all day</p>
<p>18 Henry brought a load of lumber from Stouffville for Elias A took Cream J Chored A began plowing sod on Knoll PM W. heavy thunder showers this morning before Breakfast Cleared up fine today PM brought home some Chop</p>
<p>Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Luke part of 5th C by Levi Grove went to Levi Burkholders to dinner & to C Burkholders to supper</p>
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<p>W. rather cloudy at times ot so warm a smart shower at home but not up north</p>
<p>20 Boys Cut fall wheat & plowed on Knool it is a very good Crop W. fine not so warm</p>
<p>21 Boys Chored AM A & Henry Plowed PM J took home grist with Mare Nell PM W. fine steady rain all AM Cler PM</p>
<p>22 A & Henry finished Plowing Knoll & began sod south of bush J Chored & scuffled late Mangels I went to Ceder Grove PM got a bag of Cooking sugar at $4.85 W. pretty warm fine NW Breeze</p>
<p>23 Boys finished Plowing sod south of bush A rolled the Knoll Henry Paris Greened the late Potatoes W. fine warm</p>
<p>24 Boys Grubbed & worked sod J brought a few Cwts of bran from Spinks @ 18 dollars per ton I brought 2 Baskets Whortle berries from Ceder Groe @ $1.35 per Basket W. pretty warm fine Breeze</p>
<p>25 A & Henry & Sarah & Amy & Willis went to Elias's barn raising I & Nancy went too for about an hour at dinner J staid with Susanna then he went too all went well W. a very fine Cler day air from East</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home all day W. quite warm fine air from East</p>
<p>27 J cut Barley A & Henry drew in fall wheat 8 big loads W. quite warm fine Breeze from East I brought AB's Lizzie this evening to help wash.</p>
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<p>28 Boys shocked barley AM. A & Henry done some Cementing at school PM J Painted big Veranda floor PM I took Lizzie home this evening W. very very warm</p>
<p>29 Boys drew dung on Knoll W. very very warm</p>
<p>30 Boys drew dung AM drew in 5 loads barley PM cut weeds in Graveyard this evening W. very very warm</p>
<p>31 Boys finished drawing barley rakings & all Davids Called this evening Louis went home with them he has been here a few days W. NW wind Cooler PM</p>
<p>Aug 1 Boys drew dung on field south of bush AM A & Henry went to S Pearces barn raising PM W fine not so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid alone remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 19 C by C Burkholder Levi Grove's & family Peter Burkholders's & daughter Joe & Anne & Rosina Culp were here to dinner Elias's Called PM & Daniels after supper I forgot to say that we had a Call from Jacob Reesor & wife from Penn US yesterday W. fine & cler Cool Breezes</p>
<p>3 J cut few acres Oats south of garden & Henry shocked A spread dung AM</p>
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<p>then they Cut awhile in Oat & Pea crop behind Cider house it is not ripe near the bush so he Cut awhile in the mixed grain East of dam W. very very warm some Cloudy I & Nancy washed</p>
<p>4 Boys Cut & shocked Mixed grain I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. very close & sultry thunder showers went around this evening few drops rain</p>
<p>5 Three boys spread the dung on Knoll & south of bush AM A helped Thomas thresh & J & Henry Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. a little wet this morning cloudy AM cleared up PM a very fine soaking rain last night some pretty heavy thunder the ground is well soaked</p>
<p>6 A helped Thomas thresh till about 10 AM Henry took Cream in Thomas's place J Cut Oats all except East of orchard he cut Spring Wheat too Teenie Stover & Sarah Ann were here to dinner I got {illegible} Mare shod all around PM {illegible} pretty warm</p>
<p>7 Boys finished harvest (cutting after dinner) I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's to dinner we Called at Winklers I ordered a suit of Cloth @ $17.00 & Pants & vest for everyday wear @ $5.50 W. prety warm fine Breeze</p>
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<p>a very heavy shower here about 2 PM but hardy a sprinkle at Ramer's</p>
<p>8 Henry helped Flavius thresh till about 10 J & A Chored they drew in loads mixed Peas & Oats & loads pure Oats Benj'ns 2 Men helped Machine Came PM W. very fine & Cler not so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Flavius Children were here to dinner W. very fine not so warm</p>
<p>10 Threshed the Fall Wheat this Morning in about 1 1/2 hours then the Cylinder Box heated the hands went home Levi filled the Box they started after dinner threshed the Barley & 3 loads Oats ill 5 PM turned out well W. fine some cloudy pretty warm I & Nancy washed PM</p>
<p>11 Boys drew in grain all day Flavius Carl raked stubble I took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W. Cler pretty warm A helped Bob Milroy thresh AM</p>
<p>12 Boys gang plowed in filed behind Cider house between showers I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. Misty this morning drizzly rain on our way rained heavy some thunder</p>
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<p>13 J took cream then they ganged they finished behind Cider house & began below garden A helped Johnny Reesor thresh W,. cloudy a few thunder showers not heavy</p>
<p>14 Boys harrowed & Rolled the ground that was ganged they drew in 6 loads of mixed grain & the spring wheat W. very fine & Cler quite warm I brought Susanna home</p>
<p>15 A helped JD's thresh till after dinner J & Henry drew in Mixed grain they drew till evening when A Came home Johnny Alexander was here today he lives in Fort William Davids had Ananias Shants & wife here for a Call yesterday W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy were at Elias's PM their have Whooping Cought pretty bad</p>
<p>Sunday 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman went to Daniels to dinner W. Cler AM quite Cloudy PM not ver warm</p>
<p>17 A & Henry ganged 4 acres East of Potatoes in NE Corner field AM J took 3 Hogs 700 lbs to Locust Hill with Mares Nell & Jennie @ $6.40 per Cwt they drew in some grain PM W. very warm & sultry</p>
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<p>Aug 1908</p>
<p>18 Boys finished drawing in last of grain I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine</p>
<p>19 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw grain with team J Disced our wheat ground I & Nancy went to Elias's Children are getting better W. drizzly this Morning fine & Cler today</p>
<p>20 Benj'ns 2 Men helped draw dung on field behind barn with team boys with our 2 teams 67 loads I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. quite Cool slight frost very fine today</p>
<p>21 Boys drew dung J helped J Bean thresh for Benj'n W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>22 Boys finished drawing dung on field behind barn then ganged spring wheat stubble AM they helped Elais draw last of his harvest then they ganged East of Creek below Orchard W. fine Cool toward evening.</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Flavius & family were here all PM I & Nancy walked to Br C's after supper W. very fine & Clear day</p>
<p>24 A & Henry single Plowed in fall Wheat stubble J went to Markham PM I went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler Cool</p>
<p>25 Boys finished Plowing Wheat Stubble Henry & Sarah went to Mary Burkholders late</p>
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<p>home at Mongolia some of her personal property was divided PM I & Nancy and Susanna went to Elias's then to Joes & to Teenie Stovers to dinner W. very fine some light frosts the last few nights</p>
<p>26 Boys dug some drains in Knoll Henry brought 500 2 1/2 in tiles W. very fine & Cler I took Susanna to Flavius this morning she stays all night</p>
<p>27 Henry went to Menno Burkholder's farm & drew dung (they intend to move on it in the spring) A helped Benj'n thresh all day J worked at the drain W. very fine & Cler Esther & her hired girl were here helping us clean our room & took up the Carpet & put it down again</p>
<p>28 A helped Henry draw dugn J grubbed the Wheat ground I went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM the children are still Coughing W. very fine</p>
<p>29 A helped Elias's thresh till after 3 PM J & Henry drew home some wood Henry went to W Bishops sale in Boxgrove W. fine</p>
<p>Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman Hermans were here awhile PM Ed Moyers were here to supper W. very warm Br. N was thrown out of his Buggy yesterday he laid insensible about 10 Minutes they took him home.</p>
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<p>Aug 1908 Sept</p>
<p>he was in his right Mind this morning</p>
<p>31 Boys Cut feed Corn & Picked a lot of Cider apples I went to see Br N AM he was very dull I went again this evening he seems better old Dr Robinson saw him he says he thinks he is not seriously injured W. very warm over 80 deg J sowed Wheat south of bush</p>
<p>Sep 1 J sowed Knoll 5 acres with Wheat A helped Alick Milroy thresh till about 2 PM Henry took 15 bags Golden Sweet Apples to Lapps for sauce A & Henry began single plowing behind Cider house PM I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner Called at Elias's PM quite warm a little shower this evening a very little thunder)</p>
<p>2 A helped F McCreight thresh PM J & Henry plowed J Picked Pears AM W. Cool NW wind Cloudy Dr Called PM Susanna not so well Herman was here to dinner</p>
<p>3 J & Henry plowed J M A helped F McCreight thresh awhile then he plowed J took Grist to Davids PM then he went to look for Teenie Stovers Cow she is lost since Sundy I Called on Br N he is no better W. Cool NW wind Clear Susanna about the same</p>
<p>4 Boys plowed A began Painting big Veranda PM I Called on Br N he is a little better W. fine cler</p>
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<p>Susanna about the same</p>
<p>5 Boys plowed A Painted got his first Coat on I took Susanna for a drive this Morning she is not very well this evening I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns PM then I called on Br N he is not very well today W. quite warm</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home Joe's were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning Cler today pretty warm Russell & Carl came to stay all night</p>
<p>7 J & Henry plowed East of Potatoes in NE field A helped NB's thresh AM he went to Unionville on his Bycicle PM for a Pinion for seeder W. pretty warm Susanna not so well</p>
<p>8 A & Henry plowed J took Cream AM W. fine Cler getting very dry</p>
<p>9 J & Henry Chored & drew home stove wood A went to Toronto W. quite warm</p>
<p>10 J took Cream they all drew the last of the stove wood from bush the shed is about full W. Cloudy this Morning looked like rain but did not Come very very warm over 80 deg</p>
<p>11 A & Henry worked at Flavius stables J went to Toronto I went to see Br N PM he is gaining slowly W. very very sultry & smoky. There are Bush fires in the NW it is very dry</p>
<p>12 A & Henry worked at Flavius J took cream W. not quite so warm, not quite so smoky I brought Anne PM she helped Nancy</p>
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<p>Sept 1908</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home JD's were at Henry's to dinner they Called awhile PM W. not quite so warm AM quite warm PM quite smoky</p>
<p>14 A worked at Flavius stable Henry helped Sarah wash AM he & J Chored PM I & Nancy washed AM W. not so warm</p>
<p>15 A Built about 2 feet on the top of Shop Chimney he helped Taylors thresh PM Henry took Grist to Davids W. fine Cool Br C brought Peter Bauman & wife a while AM</p>
<p>16 A worked at Hermans Henry helped W Taylor thresh AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM J helped Taylor thresh PM Mary & Fidelis Shirk from Rainham Township were here to supper W. Cler fine & Cooler smoky</p>
<p>17 Henry was helping to fill silos J took grist Oats to Davids & Chores A Came home from Herman's after dinner he Chored PM Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner Mary & Baby Came too I brought Anne to help Nancy W. quite warm</p>
<p>18 A & Henry helped fill Silos J Chored AM he went to F man's bay to see about Coal W. very warm through the day the nights are cool</p>
<p>19 A helped fill silos J & Henry brought 3 loads Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.70 per ton they took up one load Wheat 44 Bu @ 85 cts W. looked like rain not so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home Davids called awhile PM Joes were here to supper W. fine & Cooler Susanna not so well this evening</p>
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<p>21 A helped Petty & Flavius fill silos J & Henry Cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM it is very heavy W. pretty warm smoky J took 2 loads Hogs lbs to Locust Hill AM for Hornshaw @ $6.95 per Cwt AM</p>
<p>22 Filled our silo till 3 PM A & Henry helped Thomas with 2 teams after we were done Hermans were here to dinner I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM the Baby is not well. Seems better.</p>
<p>23 A helped Thomas fill silo till 3 PM Henry helped till noon then he went to Markham J chored & drew off a few loads of Corn that the silo did not hold W. quite warm over 80 deg</p>
<p>21 Henry helped fill silos A took last of Wheat 2 loads to Locust Hill @ 85 cts J took some Chop to Davids & got the Pump road fixed it broke W. very very warm & smoky there was a little distant thunder in the NW but no rain it is very dry</p>
<p>25 A put in Cement walk for Levi Burkholder Henry helped A Dimma fill silo J Chored W quite warm & smoky yet</p>
<p>26 A Came home about 3 PM J & Henry Cleaned out Cistern they drew off stones PM I & Nancy went to Joe's PM Anne is sick something like Bronchitis Daniels Came to stay all night at Henry's W. quite warm they were here to Breakfast</p>
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<p>Sept 1908 Oct</p>
<p>Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna Sarah & little Willis remarks & sermon's on St Mat 26 & 27 Chapter by C Gayman Pre Amos Gingerick of Waterloo Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated. Visitors C Burkholder's MN Pre Amos Gingerick & wife John Bauman & wife Waterloo Thomas Reesor & wife & Nancy Barkey W. still warm & some smoky this is my 72 nd Birthday</p>
<p>28 Boys dug Potatoes AM they Chored PM W. dull & drizzly AM steady rain PM from East very fine & soaking our Tub is running over I & Nancy went to see Anne she is in bed the Pain in here side is not so bad Dr says it is a Touch of Pneumonia</p>
<p>29 Henry went to Plow on the Menno Burkholder farm he intends to stay all week J ganged behind barn A spread dung W. cooler a strong NW wind I & Nancy washed AM took in a lot of Beets PM</p>
<p>30 J ganged A spread dung I & Nancy went to Joes PM Called at Elias's Anne is in bed yet W. a slight frost last night fine today</p>
<p>Oct 1 A finished spreading dung & began Picking Winter Apples J ganged I took Susanna to Joes & brought her home PM</p>
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<p>I got Mare Nell shod all around AM W. fine & Cler Cool wind</p>
<p>2 J ganged A picked winter apples W. Clear cool. strong NW wind Dr Called this evening Susanna is not so well</p>
<p>3 J & A dug Potatoes J finished ganging behind barn this morning I took grist to Davids AM Called Dr after dinner Susanna was quite smart this morning but took an affection of the heart about noon is pretty weak this evening W. sharp frost last night very fine today</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home Elias & family were here to dinner Br S & Bertha & Aunt Lizzy were here PM W. a very fine Cler October day Susanna quite poorly in bed all day</p>
<p>5 J took cream A helped Taylors fill silo H Henry & J Pulled Mangels I went PM & brought AB's Lizzy to help us Susanna in bed Dr Called I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>6 Boys worked Mangels Carl helped I took grist Oats to Davids AM brought it home PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM W. very fine sharp Air from East Susanna feels a little better is in bed yet</p>
<p>7 Boys brought in nearly all Mangels Carl helped Daniels were here to dinner Herman Called PM Dr Called Susanna not so well in bed yet W. rather foggy & smoky fair & warm.</p>
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<p>Oct 1908</p>
<p>8 Henry went to Plow on his farm A Plowed back of meeting sheds J Chored & took Grist to Davids & brought in last load of Mangels w. very fine but cloudy & slight drizzle at times</p>
<p>9 J & A went to Markham Johnny Reesor & wife & MN & Flavius's Fanny Called PM W. quite cool this Morning very fine & Cler today Susanna about the same</p>
<p>10 J took Cream & Picked some Apples A Single Plowed west of Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Gvoe PM W. fine Cler Cloudy & slight drizzle towards evening Dr Called PM Susanna a little better in bed yet</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home Benj'n Dillers were here to dinner Mrs Bradshaw was here to supper W. fine Cler sharp NW wind Susanna about the same</p>
<p>12 Henry went to Plow on his farm A helped Johnny Reesor thresh till about 3 PM then he plowed J Picked Apples & Chored W. sharp frost last night some Ice fine & Cler Dr Called Susanna not so well this morning is better this evening</p>
<p>13 A Plowed east of Orchard J & Nancy went to Markham AM J Picked Apples PM Esther was here to dinner Joseph Grove's & Menno Burkholder's were here PM W. white frost last night very fine today</p>
<p>14 A plowed J Picked apples I went to Ceder Grove PM then went to Joes</p>
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<p>to see how Anne is she is doing well J brought Henry home this evening W. very fine Susanna a little better</p>
<p>15 A Plowed J Picked Apples AM he went to Hewits sale on the Menno Burkholders farm I took Grist Chop to Davids & brought it home Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & JH Ramer's were here to dinner W. very fine & cler Dr Called, Susanna in bed yet</p>
<p>16 A Plowed in root field J chored & Picked Apples I walked to Elias's PM W. quite warm like summer Susanna in bed yet</p>
<p>17 A plowed J Picked Apples AM he went to sale at Hoovers near Mongolia he bought Iron Kettle @ $1.60 I took grist barley to Davids AM went to Ceder Grove PM Br N's Called PM W. very fine quite warm we had Susanna up awhile in the sun but she is weak yet</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home Joe's were here to dinner M Barkeys were at Henry's to dinner Thomas' & Uriah Drudge's Called PM Flavius & family Called too W. very very warm sultry & very smoky</p>
<p>19 Henry went to Plow J went to Whitevale for shares & Picked apples A brought 2 loads Tiles from Cherrywood AM he Plowed PM W. cool air cler Dr Called Susanna not very well</p>
<p>20 A plowed A harrowed & Picked apples W rain cool air all day</p>
<p>21 A plowed J got barn ready to thresh tomorrow I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler sharp East wind</p>
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<p>Oct 1908</p>
<p>22 threshed till 3 PM a fine lot of Oats all went well we also had about 9 bags spring wheat Boys began to draw in feed Corn I took 5 bags Oats to Davids this evening W fine Cler a raw East wind</p>
<p>23 A helped Thomas thresh Henry went to plow J drew in feed Corn AM he brought a ton of Oil Cake from Markham PM W. mild cloudy & smoky</p>
<p>24 I & J & A set Horse power & cutting Box & Cut some feed then A Plowed J took Grist Chop to Davids after dinner I swept Meeting house PM W. Cloudy AM fine rain awhile PM Our big tub about 1/2 full of rain water</p>
<p>Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Henry's they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 14 C 1st 6 Verses Davids & family were here to dinner Daniels & Elias's & Amelia & Eva Ernie & Carl & Aunt Lizzie Burkholder Called PM Susann in bed all day W. Cloudy & Misty this Morning Cleared up very fine & warm today</p>
<p>26 A Plowed AM he went to Markham PM Henry helped Sarah Clean house J Chored I went to Joe's & Elias's PM W. Cloudy AM slight sprinkles of rain fine & Cler PM</p>
<p>27 A Plowed AM helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J Chored & Made about a Barrel of Cider at Lapps I & Nancy & Lizzie went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner Called at Herman's awhile</p>
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<p>Oct 1908 Nov</p>
<p>to see their little Boy born on the 21st of this month Anne was here to wait on Susanna she is about the same W. Misty awhile AM Cler at time fine & warm this the 51st Anniversary of our Wedding day</p>
<p>28 A went to Henry's place to take out a Partition in the Bedroom Henry went to plow J Plowed Herman & Harvey were here to dinner W. rather foggy AM drizzly rain PM</p>
<p>29 A Plowed Potatoe ground J Picked up over 2 sacks of fine Potatoes I went to Ceder Grove AM Mary & Children were here awhile PM I took them home this evening Henry Moyer came to stay all night W. very fine today Clouded up this evening</p>
<p>30 A finished Plowing in NE field & began in sod north of Meeting house it Plowed well J Chored W. rain Cold NW wind</p>
<p>31 A Plowed Flavius helped J took grist to Davids AM he went to Markham PM Lizzie went with him W. about 2 inches snow last night fine & Cler today sharp Air the sun melted the most of the snow but the Air did not</p>
<p>Sunday Nov 1 at home Flavius's Fanny Amelia & Eva were here awhile PM Henry's were here to dinner Lizzie Came this evening W. quite Cold & Cler all day Ice & ground froze last night</p>
<p>2 A plowed J Chored Johnny Reesor brought Isaac Weber from Waterloo for a Call PM Henry's Packed up ready to Move tomorrow W. fine & Milder Flavius helped to plow J went to Markham AM</p>
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<p>3 Henry's Moved to the Menno Burkholder farm they all went except I & Lizzie staid with Susanna Flavius Benj'n & Joe & Elias helped W. rather Cloudy this morning very fine & Cler today quite Mild</p>
<p>4 A plowed Flavius helped they very nearly finished the field J took the cream AM he Chored PM J Huffman brought an Imperial Oxford Cooking Stove for the boys in the other kitchen @ $50.00 & some furniture for $6.75 w. freezing Cold all day a strong N wind very strong wind last night some squaals of snow through the day</p>
<p>5 A began to fix a broken wheel barrow AM he helped Benj'n draw in turnips PM J took a load of feed Corn to Henry's AM he took a grist to Davids PM W. very strong NW wind all day fine & Cler pretty Cold</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored A Plowed headland in sod field which finishes our plowing W. Milder soft snow AM ground white going pretty fast PM</p>
<p>7 J took cream then he & A brought in the winter apples & put them down cellar AM A helped Benj'n PM J took Grist Chop to Davids W. Milder, cler Susanna not so well we sent for Dr he could not Come his son Bert Died today</p>
<p>Sunday 8 at home Flavius's & Elias's were here to dinner J & A went to Herman's to dinner they Called at Henry's W. fine a slight rain this Morning Cler today Dr Called this evening he will Come again on Tuesday Susanna not very well.</p>
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<p>Thanksgiving 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 6 C by Br C Daniels & Henry's were here to dinner Harvey was here to dinner too W. a little rain this Morning very fine & Cler today MN Called PM J staid with Susanna</p>
<p>10 A helped JD's thresh till after 3 PM J drew stones off Plowed fields & went to Whitevale for shares PM W. rather Cloudy</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove A went to Henry's to Plow PM he staid I went to Br S's PM Davids oldest son Alvin was around their Gasoline Engine yesterday & there was a flash of Gas flew into his Eye he is in bed the Dr does not know yet what is to be done W. drizzly rain this Morning & AM Clered up PM</p>
<p>12 J Chored AM he helped NB thresh PM I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Davids Alvin is doing pretty well I Called at Alberts their daughter is pretty Low W. sharp white frost last night Cler & Cold all day a few heavy squaals of snow PM</p>
<p>13 J helped NB thresh AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cold rain NW wind rather Cloudy went to Ceder Grove AM</p>
<p>14 J took grist Chop to Davids AM he went to a sale in Markham PM Lizzie went with him to the funeral of Jacob Hoover he died in Mt Joy A Came home PM he has been plowing at Henry's since Tuesday W. Cloudy AM soft snow all PM Dr Called this evening Susanna not so well</p>
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<p>Nov 1908</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home Benj'n & family were here all PM W. Cler sharp Air about 3 in of snow saw a Cutter running a little more snow would make sleighing J & A went to Elias's to supper</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored J got Horse Chief shod & brought home some Chop AM W. about freezing some more soft snow PM</p>
<p>17 J & A Killed 3 Pigs Am A helped Benj'n draw Oats from North barn PM I went to see Davids Alvin & went to Ceder Grove PM Alvin is still in bed W. fine not Cold snow thawing</p>
<p>18 J Chored & went to Ceder Grove PM A went to Toronto 3 Pigs to Ceder Grove PM A went to Toronto 3 Pigs 304 lbs @ $8.75 per Cwt 4 1/2 Barrels snow apples at $1.90 for some $1.75 for some W. soft Cloudy Br inlaw Enos Hoovers were here to dinner</p>
<p>19 A helped Benj'n draw Oats J took a Barrel Apples to Henry's he staid to dinner W. soft cloudy snow about all gone</p>
<p>20 A helped Benj'n J Chored AM he plowed water furrows in the plowed fields PM Henry & little Willis were here AM for a load of Mangels AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler sharp air tonight</p>
<p>21 A helped Benj'n J & Nancy went to Markham AM J took Chop to Davids PM W. sharp white frost this morning Misty awhile AM very fine & Cler all day like Indian summer</p>
<p>Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. mild cloudy white frost Cler awhile through the day</p>
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<p>23 A went to do a Job at Ceder Grove school house it is to put in a fresh air conductor J took the team to bring the Bricks sand & lime W. Mild Cloudy & fine & Cler at times like Indian summer</p>
<p>24 A worked at School house J took supplies to him W. Mild Cler at times Lizzie went home</p>
<p>25 A worked at school house J ganged the garden piece in north end of old Orchard AM he helped A at school house PM W. Cloud Cler at times quite Mild</p>
<p>26 A worked at School house J went to Markham AM he moved some dirt along creek east of Orchard PM I took 4 bags Oats to Davids & got them Chopped PM W. fine & warm strong W wind PM Colder this evening</p>
<p>27 A worked at schoolhouse J Chored & cleaned out eave Troughs on house AM he drew home limb wood PM W. strong wind from west all day not very Cold, cloudy</p>
<p>28 A finished Job at school house tonight J helped him Am Henry & little Willis were here to dinner he got some grain Herman was here to dinner too I & J cut some feed PM W. fine Cool Cler pretty Cool wind Uriah Drudge & his wife came home from Pennsylvania she had been sick there a few weeks</p>
<p>Sunday 29 at home Flavius & Fanny & Eva were here all PM Dr Robinson & Dr Ira Freel were here to see Susanna they have some hopes that she may get pretty well again J & A were to Daniels they were not at home so they went to Davids to dinner W. fine Cler Cool air</p>
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<p>30 J & A Plowed in Creek & Moved sawdust between shower W. Mild cloudy all day quite showery & drizzly</p>
<p>Dec 1 J took 2 calves to Coakwells for E Lewis one a week old one ten days old @ $5.00 for the pair they took up some tiles behind barn PM Mary & the Children were here all day JH Ramers were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called Am W. strong Cold NW wind all day A travelling Jeweler Came to stay at night A Cleaned a lot of stove pipes</p>
<p>2 J took cream A worked at drain J helped PM W. quite Cold Clear pretty stong W. wind</p>
<p>3 Killed a Pig one of the runts that ran in the orchard all summer it weighed 214 1/2 lbs made a lot of sausage & about 40 lbs of lard Flavius & Fanny helped W. Cler sharp</p>
<p>4 A salted Meat & finished a wheelbarrow that he overhauled J Chored W. Milder drizzling snow all day, didn't amount to much</p>
<p>5 J took cream then took grist to Davids PM A helped Benj'n thresh till after dinner Mary & Children were here to supper Dr Called Susanna a little better W. Cler quite Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home Benj'ns & Joes were here to dinner W. Cloudy Cold wind from East drizzly snow PM</p>
<p>7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J Chored AM he & I took Henry's Cutter up PM I had a good talk with little Willis W. Mild but a damp W & NW wind about 5 in damp snow last night very fair sleighing</p>
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<p>we went in Cutter & tied Henry's behind</p>
<p>8 A took Nancy to Markham to Dr Barker she left an order for a new sett of upper teeth David Groves were here to dinner W. strong W wind pretty Cold a little drizzly snow PM fine sleighing</p>
<p>9 Boys Chored Anne was here helping Nancy to Make a dress Daniels were here to supper W. fine Cler sharp this is my Nancy's 69th Birthday</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored I drove old Mare Nell to Elias's PM she had a slight attack of Lympingitis is better again Elias's had their Children Alma & Frank Vaccinated there is quite an Outbreak of small Pox in the Country it broke out in the Markham High School there have not been any deaths yet W. Cold Cloudy flurries of snow</p>
<p>11 A worked at Benj'ns J Chored W. a few in of soft snow last night soft today Henry Called AM for a load of Mangels very little drizzle of rain at times</p>
<p>12 A worked at Benj'ns J Chored & took a load of Mangels to Henry's PM Henry took a load AM I drove to Joe's & to Elias's PM the sleighing is getting a little thin W. Cler sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home all day nobody here W. a few inches of good snow last night fine Cler & sharp</p>
<p>14 A worked at Benj's J took load Mangels to Henry's PM I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's & to Flavius's PM Carl was sick is getting better W. fine Mild rather Cloudy thawing a little</p>
<p>15 A took Nancy to Markham AM she got her new teeth upper sett @ $7.00 J took grist AM</p>
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<p>he brought some gravel for the hens PM W. very fine & Cler thawing some Menno Burkholders Called awhile AM</p>
<p>16 J & A drew limb wood on pile in bush AM A helped Benj'n to unload furniture for Sherman March his is moving into Benj'ns house W. Cloudy mild thawing a little</p>
<p>17 Boys Chored A got Horses Chief & Billy shod W. East wind a little snow in the air rough sleighing yet there is a pretty bad outbreak of small pox Benj'n Wilfred has them & Bob Milroys girl & some more are sick Ceder Grove School is Closed & some more</p>
<p>18 A was in Markham all day delivering Oil Cake Flavius sent for a Car load but he could not attend they are Quarantined the Dr's think perhaps Carl has small pox Benj'ns are quarantined Wilfred has them sure enough but he is not sick there will be no Meeting at Hebron on Sunday nor at Christmas W. Swt W. SW wind a little snow last night fine & cler today not very cold</p>
<p>19 Boys Chored W. pretty strong W. wind not Cold</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home very lonesome no Meeting at Hebron nobody here all day the Small Pox patients are all doing well Wilfred is upstairs & Carl too but they are not sick and I dont think they will be scarred Carl has no Marks I believe Wilfred has a few w. not very Cold</p>
<p>21 Boys & Lizzie Picked 18 Geese I got Mare Nell sharped all around W. west wind not very Cold Nancy helped to Pick Geese she finished them up</p>
<p>22 J took 3 Geese to Markham AM Lizzie went with him</p>
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<p>A Picked 14 Chickens W. sharp East wind Susanna not so well sent for Dr he Came he says she has Indigestion</p>
<p>23 A went to Toronto 15 Geese 150 lbs @ 12 cts per lb 13 Chickens some @ 10 the most @ 12 cts per lb 3 Bals Apples Spies $3.00 Rambos $1.50 J Chored I went to Ceder Grove 5 3/4 doz Eggs @ 40 cts per doz W. very fine sharp</p>
<p>24 A Chored J went to Pay Robert James for some clover Seed PM I went to Joe's PM W mild thawing a little</p>
<p>Christmas 25 at home had a fine Chicken roast all by Ourselves W. dull mild thawing some sleighing thin some Wheels running the small Pox Patients are all doing well but there are a good many Case reported around Armadale</p>
<p>26 A Chored J went to Pay Robert Gordon Dimma for Cutting some Corn Henry & little Willis were here awhile AM Willis is greatly pleased with his little baby sister born on the 23 W. fine. Cloudy & sharp a little snow last night sleigh runs better Henry took Lizzie home to work for them</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home all day J & A went awhile to Elias's PM we heard that Mary slipped & fell yesterday and hurt herself she is doing well she sprained herself pretty bad but is up and around W. not Cold strong SW wind with some squaals of snow at times PM</p>
<p>28 A took a big sow to Henry's AM J bought for Henry's to Kill J Chored I went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy sharp sleighing getting thin</p>
<p>29 I & Nancy went to Henry's to see little baby girl Sarah & baby are quite smart they Call her Ada J took load feed Corn for Henry AM A chored W. very fine & Cler sleighing getting thin</p>
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<p>30 A helped Elias's Butcher J took cream & Chored W. soft snow & rain nearly all AM fine & Cler PM West wind sleighing about gone</p>
<p>31 we got everything ready to Kill our big fat sow Davids & Elias's & Anne Came to help after the boys Killed & opened her they found a large absess in her breast it discharged a lot of matter so we will feed the meat to the hens W. pretty cold strong N wind flurries of snow A went to Mill with sleigh Davids staid dinner</p>
<p>January 1 1909 at home Daniels Joe's & Herman's were here to dinner Herman's have a fine big Boy they Call him Frank W. sharp Cler some squaals of dry snow an inch or two last night but dry & light Mostly sleighs running Johnny Ramer's brought Br C & Bishop Paul Martin's & wife for a pleasant Call PM</p>
<p>2 Boys Chored W. Cler pretty sharp the sleighing is wearing out</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. mild thawing sleighing about gone</p>
<p>4 A went to Hornshaw's for a Pig that we bought off him to Kill for our own use he Paid #16.80 for it on the $6.00 per Cwt live weight J & A went to Municipal Elections PM W. Mild Mostly Cloudy</p>
<p>5 Boys worked at a drain in field behind barn I went to Ceder Grove PM I called awhile at Br S's W. turning Colder sleighing all gone</p>
<p>6 J helped Henry's Kill their Pig A finished drain AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler strong Cold NW wind 12 above this evening</p>
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<p>Jan 1909</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored J went to Markham with Thomas PM A brought home load of rough wood from bush PM & went to Ceder Grove W. quite Cold & Cler 2 deg above this Morning below 10 all day</p>
<p>8 J Chored A fixed Harness W. quite Cold cler Small Pox Cases about all better Flavius had their house disinfected yesterday they slept in their summer kitchen last night</p>
<p>9 Boys Chored A took grist AM Ernie & Carl Called PM they Cleaned their house yesterday now they can go out again & people can go in. W. Cloudy dull all day a drizzle in the air</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home all day Susanna is not so well Joe's Called PM W. dull mild all day began to rain slowy after supper</p>
<p>11 A helped us wash J Chored W. getting Colder strong NW wind Dr Came this evening Susanna has Indigestion</p>
<p>12 Boys Chored J went to a sale down towards Dunbarton PM W. snow last night & nearly all AM fine & Cler PM I walked to Br C's PM pretty fair sleighing</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry Called awhile AM W. sharp Cler Flavius & family called to see Susanna she is not so well</p>
<p>14 A worked at a Lounge for little Willis J Chored W. Cloudy Misty PM thawing a little sleighing fair Br C. Called awhile AM David Groves & family Called a few Minutes PM</p>
<p>15 Boys Chored & Cut down & drew out some scrubby willows out of creek north of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM W. quite sharp Cler Cold NW wind boys helped us sweep house PM</p>
<p>16 A took Grist to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM J Chored W. nearly Zero this morning below 10 all day</p>
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<p>Jan 1909</p>
<p>sharp strong NE wind began to snow tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 17 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 4th C by Br C. Davids & C Burkholder were here to dinner W. Milder pretty strong East wind changed to NW PM some snow during the night</p>
<p>18 Boys Chored A went to Markham with Thomas PM W. 2 below Zero this morning got up slowly to about 11 today lower again this evening</p>
<p>19 Boys Chored J went to sale East of Riggfoot PM W. Milder East wind J helped us wash AM</p>
<p>20 A took Cream AM they drew home the scrubby willow that they cut the other day north of dam Herman & MN & Br N's Called PM Teenie Stover was here to supper W. a very fine winter day not Cold Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>21 J & A drew home some more willow wood then they hitched up 2 yr old Mare Gwen with Mare Jenny & drove to Ceder Grove she went well they hitched her up again PM I went to Joes & Elias's PM W. quite Mild & Cloudy thawing</p>
<p>22 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored W. rain pretty heavy awhile AM Cloudy & thawing PM Henry & little Willis came at noon were here to dinner they got some apples & Potatoes</p>
<p>23 A took Cream he helped Benj'n awhile PM J Chored W. very foggy some heavy showers snow about all gone a lot of slippery Ice Makes bad walking the quarantine has not been raised Benj'ns Cannot go out yet Flavius's Can Bob Milroys are in yet</p>
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<p>Jan 1909 Feb</p>
<p>but they all expect to get out soon there are no new Cases of small Pox in our neighbourhood our Creek is running quite fresh & lively</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner W. foggy & misty all day Ice nearly all gone quite mild a little Cooler tonight</p>
<p>25 Boys trimmed Raspberry Bushes in back garden & cut up rubbish into stovewood W. Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM quite Mild strong NW wind</p>
<p>26 Boys began Cutting wood in bush & we Cut some feed W. a very fine Cler day not Cold</p>
<p>27 J went to Daniels & then went to Sale on 7th Con A Chored W. strong NW wind not very Cold squaals of snow</p>
<p>28 Killed a Pig that we bought off Hornshaw a few weeks ago Benj'ns& Elias's helped W. Cler sharp Aunt Lizzie was here PM she staid to supper JD's called a few minutes PM</p>
<p>29 Boys cut wood in bush AM done nothing PM Herman was here to dinner W. strong East wind all day snow PM till after dark</p>
<p>30 A worked at school house putting in fresh air services J Chored W. strong East wind turning north towards evening pretty Cold snow nearly all day</p>
<p>Sunday 31 at home all day W. 1 deg above this Morning 5 above this evening a very strong East wind turning NW PM a bitter Cold wind Benj'n called PM</p>
<p>Feb 1 Boys Chored AM they shoveled snow banks west of 11th Con PM the snow is blowed off too much to make sleighing I went to Hebron to Elections of Trustees the 3 same ones were {illegible} re elected M Barkey, Albert Reesor & myself W. nearly 5 deg below this Morning went up slowly till about 18 tonight Br S's girls Called PM</p>
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<p>Feb 1904</p>
<p>CandleMas day 2 A helped us wash AM he went to Markham PM J took Grist Chop to Davids AM W. Mostly fair & Cler strong NW wind Thomas's girls were here PM squaals of snow through the day Amelia Ernie & Carl Called after supper</p>
<p>3 A Chored & sorted apples J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry was here to dinner he took a load of Mangels W. very fine Milder</p>
<p>4 Boys Chored David Groves Called PM W. fine Cler we sent for Dr this evening Susanna is not so well Flavius & his boys Called this evening I & Nancy sat up till after Midnight the Dr didnt come</p>
<p>5 A worked at Schoolhouse AM J went & brought him home they Chored PM I have been having a bad Cold & cought for the last week or two I dont go out Much Br C Called AM Susanna not so well Dr has not Called yet W. thawing & foggy all day snow going fast More wheels running than sleighs today</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored J took some Chop to Davids W. Cler, strong winds & gales from NW rain last night snow about gone turning Colder freezing towards evening</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home Benj'ns & Hermans Called PM Joes were here to supper W. fine & Cler thawing a little in the sun J & A were at Henry's to dinner</p>
<p>8 Henry's were here to dinner with their pretty little girl baby (Ada) Mary & Children were here PM W. Cler, Cold NW wind</p>
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<p>9 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J took Grist to Davids AM W. strong wind & Gales from East with snow very cold snow blowes all over</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner A brought Anne to help Nancy to sew W. Some rain last night & this Morning some squaals of snow fine & Cler at times cold</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored & sorted Apples W. strong Cold NW wind, quite Calm this evening Jesse G Reesor & his Grand son |Crowder| Came to stay all night</p>
<p>12 A took Jesse & Crowder to Boxgrove AM they Chored & J trimmed Some trees in back Orchard PM W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored hung up some Pork to smoke Henry was here to dinner Joes were here after supper W. not so Cold sleighing wearing out very good Wheeling</p>
<p>Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 8th C by Levi Grove Joseph Groves Henry Byer David & Russell & Louis Grove & Mart Ramer were here to dinner Daniels Called PM & MN came to stay all night he was here to supper too W. East wind pretty Cold began to snow at noon turned to sleet & drizzle stormy yet bedtime</p>
<p>15 Boys Chored AM A was at Flavius's PM W. snow from East all AM Cloudy PM not very Cold good sleighing</p>
<p>16 J helped us wash A went to Markham to meet Dentist AM J took grist Chop PM W. Cloudy AM snow from N East all PM not so Cold there is a lot of snow on the ground</p>
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<p>Feb 1909</p>
<p>17 A shoveled out the walks all around the house J took grist to Davids AM A took load Corn stalks to Henry's PM J took Eggs 7 1/2 doz to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts PM W not so cold cloudy AM squaals of snow PM at time</p>
<p>18 Henry took a load of Mangels AM A took up a load for him PM J Chored W. Cloudy East wind pretty strong PM a little snow in the air pretty Cold</p>
<p>19 A drove Mare Gwen with Mare Jenny AM she went well J helped us work they Chored PM W. Milder soft PM began to rain slowly about 3 PM</p>
<p>20 Boys Chored & took grist to Davids with Mares Gwen & Jenny I drove to Joes & Elias's PM W. Mild thawing a little snow soft</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home J & A went to Joe's to dinner W. Cloudy, Clear the Middle of the day thawing a little</p>
<p>22 Boys helped wash AM J took load Mangels to Henry's PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Clear thawing in the sun the snow is getting sloppy on the road the trees were all Covered with white frost this morning</p>
<p>23 Henry had a Bee to draw gravel from Whitevale today to Build a Silo A took a load for him J Chored W. East wind Mild strong through the day foggy & Misty some frost last night soft today</p>
<p>24 Boys Chored J took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts AM they both went to Davidson's Sale PM W. heavy rain last night drizzly & foggy AM fine & Cler PM strong wind this evening sleighing about gone</p>
<p>25 A took grist Chop to Davids AM J & A went to Cowie's sale on the old Armstrong farm PM W. quite Cold very very strong NW wind last</p>
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<p>Feb 1909 Mar</p>
<p>night & all day flurries of snow Calm tonight I forgot to say that our Creek was flooded all over the flats yesterday River & Creeks flooded all over Ontario a great deal of damage done</p>
<p>26 Boys Chored & Trimmed awhile in old Orchard Elias brought Mary & the Children AM then he Came for them after supper time W. rather Cloudy not so Cold</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored J helped us AM A took Chop to Davids PM W. some squaals of snow AM Mild & Cloudy I drove to Joe's PM very good wheeling some sleighs running Sunday 28 Dr Called PM Susanna has not been so well Joe & Anne Sunday 28 at home Called this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home Johnny Reesor's were here a few hours PM Flavius & family Called too W. quite sharp & Cler 12 deg above this Morning Cold NW wind</p>
<p>March 1st A took 7 Hogs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $6.50 per Cwt this Morning he Came back at 10 oCc then J took 6 1020 lbs got back at noon then they both went to F McCreights PM to help him get all his Implements ready he intends to have a sale tomorrow w. rather Cloudy & East wind AM snow from East PM pretty mild</p>
<p>2 J & A were at McCreights AM Daniels & Esther were here to dinner Elias & Joe brought their families & then went to the sale at McCreights Daniels, Elias's & Joe's & Esther Barkey were here to supper Henry's & Benj'ns Fanny & Vera were here PM W. a very fine Cler day I was the sale about an hour it was a very large sale Frank is going to the North West James will work the farm</p>
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<p>Mar 1909</p>
<p>3 J & A took a fat Cow to Browns Corners for E Lewis @ $40 AM they Chored PM W. East wind not cold heavy snow after 3 PM</p>
<p>4 Boys Chored & Peeled Apples W. Cler cold strong N Wind all day snow blowing & drifting all over</p>
<p>5 Boys helped track roads to Ceder Grove they are drifted west of 11th Con they Chored PM W. Cler Cold strong N wind all day Calm tonight not so cold good sleighing</p>
<p>6 Boys Peeled Apples & Chored AM they took Chop to Davids PM W. mostly fine and Mild snow thawing the sleighing is going Elias left Frank & the baby here PM while they went to Ceder Grove</p>
<p>Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Anne was Confined with a stillborn Baby girl yesterday Morning she is doing as well as can be expected W. about 3 in of damp snow last night fair sleighing this morning bright & Cler snow going fast</p>
<p>8 A helped us wash J took 4 Pigs lbs @$6.75 per Cwt to Locust Hill for Hornshaw AM they sorted & filled 4 Barrels of Apples PM I drove to Joe's PM Anne doing well W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler today sleighs running but snow is going Herman's Called awhile AM</p>
<p>9 Boys Chored & Peeled Apples A went to Markham AM W East wind began to drizzle & sleet from East about 8 AM More or less all day about rain towards evening Mild</p>
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<p>Mar 1909</p>
<p>10 A took cream AM he also took 4 Barrels apples to Ceder Grove J Malcom takes them to Toronto J & A went to Henderson's sale at the Old Barnard farm PM W. dull Cloudy foggy & Mild very slippery & icy this Morning W. Wind</p>
<p>11 Boys Peeled Apples J went to Joes Anne is doing well he went to Davids PM Lewis is sick he has Pneumonia but is doing very well W. strong NW wind AM not so strong PM Calm tonight very strong wind last night</p>
<p>12 Boys helped do house work AM J took Mare Nell to BS & got her shod all round I went with him as far as Br S's he is sick with Grippe & Bronchitis he seems a little better W. very fine & Cler fair sleighing yet</p>
<p>13 J took Cream & took a grist along to Davids he took another for Henry PM A Chored I went to Ceder Grove this Morning W. very fine & Cler sleighing going A went with Thomas to Locust Hill PM to help unload a Gasoline Engine he intends to run it in his stables</p>
<p>Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 9th C by C Burkholder Henry's & Uriah Drudges were here to dinner Thomas's Called PM & Flavius's Eva Called too W. very fine & Cler frost last night will freeze again tonight</p>
<p>15 Boys helped wash AM & Chored PM I went to see Br S AM he is still in bed but is some easier I & Nancy went to Joe's PM Anne is up again W. very fine & Cler a cold N wind thawing in the sun</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored J went to a sale near Whitevale PM W. mild steady snow AM sudden squaals of heavy snow PM very good sleighing if it dont thaw too soon.</p>
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<p>Mar 1909</p>
<p>17 A helped Thomas place a Gasoline Engine in his stable AM they both went to James Laughlin's sale PM Henry was here to dinner w. very strong NW wind pretty Cold J bought a Massey Harris mower run 2 seasons @ $25.22 for cash</p>
<p>18 Boys brought home the Mower AM drove the young Mare Gwen then they drove her to Ceder Grove PM JD's were here to dinner Teenie Stover & her sone Ross were here to supper W. very very fine & Cler thawing sleighs running yet but some wheels</p>
<p>19 Boys Chored J went to a sale in Scarboro A went with Benj'n to funeral of Benjamin G Reesor at Mount Joy PM W. snow last night & More or less all day quite Mild</p>
<p>20 J & A went this Morning to see Br B he is very low J went to Markham PM he brought AB's Lizzy she will Keep house for J & A W. very fine & Cler sleighing going Mary & the Children were here awhile PM</p>
<p>Sunday 21 I & Nancy went this morning to see Br S he is about the same Hermans were here to dinner Flavius & family were here PM W. sharp frost last night very fine & Cler today</p>
<p>22 I went to Br S's this morning he died a little before Midnight, will be buried on Wednesday at 1/2 past 9 oc W. Cold N Wind fine & Cler</p>
<p>23 A was at Br S's AM J helped dig his grave I went to Ceder Grove AM Called at Br N's he & his wife are not so well W. very fine & Clear sun thawing but there is a sharp air from north.</p>
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<p>Mar 1909</p>
<p>24 I & Nancy & A went to Br Simeon's funeral at Hebron J was at the Graveyard too Lizzy staid with Susanna C Burkholder officiated at the house & at grave C Gayman spoke on St Mat 24C 44th V at the Church & W Percy spoke at the Church too we went to the house of mourning to dinner W. raw air from East AM soft snow after dinner turned to rain after supper</p>
<p>25 A mended Harness J Chored & went to Davids for some flour PM W. strong NW wind not Cold</p>
<p>26 Boys Chored AM they both went to Sydney Beare's funeral PM W. very fine & Clear there is some Ice on the road yet I went to see Br N & Br C this morning they are both not well have bad Cold Br C had Dr Coe he says he has Grippe W. strong Cold wind AM</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored I went to see Br C he is up & around but is very hoarse Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & widow Anne Barkey were here to supper W. a few inches soft snow AM all went away PM fine & Mild PM</p>
<p>Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Lizzy went to Flavius to dinner Lizzy Gibner was here to supper W. very fine clouded up towards evening slight squaal of snow at sunset</p>
<p>29 Boys sawed wood J went to Markham PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler</p>
<p>30 Boys sawed wood in bush AM A went to Collins sawing Bee PM</p>
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<p>Mar 1909 April</p>
<p>J took grist Chop to Davids PM Henry & Willis Called PM W. fine Cler freezing every night thawing in day times</p>
<p>31 J took cream A sawed rubbish they both sawed PM Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here to supper W. very fine & Cler sharp NW wind sun thawing snow it is nearly all gone the roads are pretty good Leslie Stover was here to dinner yesterday</p>
<p>April 1st Boys sawed wood George Maybury split PM I drove to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy & Susanna are alone now the boys and Lizzie moved to the west end today</p>
<p>2 J called at Henry's then went to Hermans to dinner then he went to Funeral of little Johnny Hoover's wife PM A went to Whitevale to get a Boat fixed AM he Chored PM W. cloudy drizzly awile East wind at times</p>
<p>3 J took Cream AM A cleaned & oiled Harness W. drizzly & Cloudy all day Frank McCreight & wife were here to supper we spent a very pleasant evening he is going away to the NW next Tuesday to fine a home</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner Albert Reesor & family were here awhile PM W. fine Cler & Mild the air is Cool yet there are a good Many Cases of scarlet fever in the neighbourhood but no deaths so far</p>
<p>5 Boys helped to wash at both ends AM they sawed wood in bush PM W. Cloudy this morning fine & Clear today Cloudy this evening</p>
<p>6 J took grist to Davids AM he went to Mrs Raineys sale near Boxgrove PM</p>
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<p>April 1909</p>
<p>A helped us clean house & Whitewash Flavius Fanny & Amelia helped too Anne Called AM W. quite Mild Misty & foggy nearly all day</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored & drove Mares Gwen & Jenny to Ceder Grove AM David Grove came for some seed Barley he was here to dinner J went to sale on 8th Con Pickering A made waggon Bolster for Henry PM W. mild very very strong winds & Gales from W. & S wind heard there was some damage done through the County & Cities Fanny & Amelia were here today house cleaning</p>
<p>8 Boys fixed up fences that were wrecked with the storm A went to yearly meeting of our threshing Machine Syndicate at Flavius's AM Herman was here to dinner W. some wind AM strong last night Calm PM very fine & Cler today</p>
<p>Good Friday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Visitors after service Daniels Josephs & Menno Burkholders & Elias's Called a while PM W. partly Cler some squaals of soft snow strong W wind PM Russell Grove Came to stay all night went away today.</p>
<p>10 A helped Bean's to move some Barn timbers AM J helped Henry Clean some seed grain AM J went to Tricks sale near Unionville PM A Chored I went to Half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. Cler Cold NW wind quite Cold</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Gaymans</p>
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<p>April 1909</p>
<p>no visitors after service W. fine & Cler pretty strong air from East quite Cold not much above 20 deg all day</p>
<p>Easter Monday 12 at home Boys put in some tiles in field behind barn W,. very fine & Cler pretty Cold East wind warmer PM Elias's were here to dinner Mary & Children staid PM Rosana Culp & her daughter Called PM we sent for Dr he Came this evening Susanna is not so well she has Rheumatism Pains</p>
<p>13 Boys helped Henry put on a load of hay I was at Meeting house AM we scrubbed it AM A took grist to Mill PM J ganged in a lot of furrows PM W. East wind turned to NW drizzly rain awhile AM came on pretty heavy PM I & Nancy washed PM</p>
<p>14 Boys helped Henry Clean some seed grain AM he was here to dinner & took a load home with him they dressed a Pig & a Calf J took them to Cooler Malcom takes them Toronto Teenie Stover was here to supper W. fine Cler strong wind last night some today but not so strong</p>
<p>15 J went with Thomas to Maxwells this morning to look for suckers got none there have been very few caught so far they fixed up back garden & back lane fences PM I went to Elias's & to Ceder Grove PM W. sharp frost about every night fine & Cler through the day cool Air</p>
<p>16 Boys filled in drain & cut some feed & Chored Henry & little Willis were here awhile PM W. frost last night mild rather cloudy today</p>
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<p>April 1909</p>
<p>17 Boys helped Henry's man put on a load of mangels & clipped horse Chief AM J took Lizzie to Markham PM W. very fine & Cler a fine shower last night a few Claps Distant thunder I went to Ceder Grove AM</p>
<p>Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. some rain last night & this Morning Cloudy mostly today showers this evening a few Claps of distant thunder</p>
<p>19 Boys whitewashed AM A got Mare Gwen shod on front feet PM J went dipping with Thomas to Maxwells PM they Caught 39 lake suckers & 11 fine creek suckers I & Nancy washed AM W. fine rain last night rather Cloudy today drizzly at times Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here a while PM heavy thunder last night</p>
<p>20 Boys cut wood in bush AM A Rolled field west of dam PM with Mares J harrowed south of Orchard PM I got Mare Nell shod all around AM W. white frost last night fine today quite a few suckers Caught in little Rouge a raw Cold air from East</p>
<p>21 J took cream AM A worked at Pair of Waggon Bolsters for Henry W. Cloudy drizzly AM quite a lot of rain from East PM & some pretty heavy Claps of thunder</p>
<p>22 Boys fixed up things around the house J went to Markham with Elias PM A brought home some lumber from Davids PM W. pretty Cler Cool air I went to Elias's AM</p>
<p>23 Henry & Willis came this morning J A & Henry went fishing to Kirkhams & to Petticoat Caught 70 suckers Came home at noon then Cut a lot of feed Henry took a load home J grubbed some south of Orchard W. slight frost last night fine & Cler today Cool NW wind</p>
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<p>April 1909 May</p>
<p>24 J took cream AM A put in tiles in NW corner field J helped him PM W. frost last night fine & Cler today Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home Amelia Ernest & Carl were here PM W. some Cloudy slight showers AM fine Cler PM strong wind PM</p>
<p>26 Boys sowed some Oats below garden & behind Cider house I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine Cold East Air I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>27 Boys finished field behind Cider house & J sowed about a bag of spring wheat in south side of field behind barn AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain nearly all PM strong NW wind towards evening Colder</p>
<p>28 Boys worked at a drain in field behind barn up near bush J ganged in furrows in field north of Meeting house towards evening Henry & Willis Called AM they left a Calf for the boys to dress Herman's were here to dinner Davids were here PM W. sharp frost last night thick Ice this Morning Cold N Wind J took Henry's Calf to Malcoms this evening</p>
<p>29 Boys worked at a drain in root field till storm stopped them about 10 AM strong wind this morning began to snow from East snowed all PM a few in snow on ground</p>
<p>30 Boys Chored J went to Ramers in Boxgrove to look at some Cattle to buy did not get them W. very strong East wind turned to West PM snow about all gone Creeks very high</p>
<p>May 1 Boys chored & helped Henry put on a load of Mangels Willis Came with him & he stays A took some Chop to Davids J went to</p>
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<p>May 1909</p>
<p>Israel Blintons sale PM I went to Joes for Bread for Susanna & to Elias's for Butter PM W. partly Cler cool some slight squaals of rain & sleet PM</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home Henry's were here to dinner Elias's Called a few minutes PM W. not so cold Clear AM cloudy windy PM a squaal of snow every few Minutes PM ground white this Morning all away again</p>
<p>3 A sawed rubbish for summer wood J looked for suckers in Petticoat creek AM Saw none I & Nancy went to Br N's awhile PM his wife broke her wrist yesterday we called at Br C's he is not very well W. some Cloudy AM fine Cler PM A helped Nancy wash AM I had a bad fall last Thursday & hurt my hip I cannot do much</p>
<p>4 Boys drew 2 loads dung into back garden then they sowed NW Corner field except about 1/2 acre in Beaver dam with Mixed grain I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner & awhile to Elias's PM W. partly Cler</p>
<p>5 Boys sowed oats & Peas in field north of Meeting house W. rather cloudy at times slight shower after dark distant thunder I went to Ceder GRove AM Br inlaw Simon Hoovers Called PM</p>
<p>6 Boys sowed NE Corner field with Barley I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM I walked to Joes for some onions G Maybury dug garden AM W. rather Cloudy slight showers after dark some distant thunder</p>
<p>7 Boys filled drain & cut feed for Henry's Man he took a load home J filled furrows along Creek behind Meeting house sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler strong wind Calm tonight.</p>
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<p>May 1909</p>
<p>8 Boys sowed Oats east of J Meeting sheds the last of seeding I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Joe's & Elias's PM W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 9 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna Sermon's on St Luke 22 & 23 C's by C Burkholder & Br C the Lords Supper was Celebrated no visitors to dinner MN Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. Cloudy drizzly rain AM More or less PM not heavy</p>
<p>10 Boys helped Clean house W. slow drizzle rain all day & I suppose all last night Henry & little Willis Called PM they took Amy Mayberry she works for them this summer</p>
<p>11 A went with Thomas to Maxwells AM they dipped 16 suckers J dug holes along 2 cross fences East of dam for Maple trees they planted them PM W. fine & Cler</p>
<p>12 J took cream A White washed some for us Flavius Fanny & Amelia were here helping clean house Benj'ns Fanny helped too PM W. very fine & Cler J plowed ground for Potatoes PM Herman Came to stay all night with W. Trans horse Rab the Ranter</p>
<p>13 J worked at Root ground A worked at drain W. fine & warm trees are Coming out in buds showers around North & west</p>
<p>14 Boys worked at Mangel ground Made some drills I went to Ceder Grove AM the 2 Fanny's & Amelia were here again PM helping Nancy clean house W. showry around N & west slight drizzle at times P. M. very warm today about 70 deg.</p>
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<p>May 1909</p>
<p>set for Dr at noon Susanna not so well he Came PM says she has indigestion</p>
<p>15 Boys sowed Mangels W. Cool East wind I walked to Elias's PM some thunder at bedtime some showers of rain</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner Flavius & Eva were here PM Tilly Burkholder & Inesons Children Called PM J & A went to Henry's to dinner Susanna a very little better</p>
<p>17 Boys worked Corn ground I went to Elias's & to Joe's PM W. mostly Cloudy & Cool wind PM Henry & Willis Called AM</p>
<p>18 Boys sowed Silo Corn I went to Elias's & Joes PM I & Nancy washed yesterday W. fine & growing partly cloudy trees budding grass growing</p>
<p>19 A put on a lot of grafts in old Orchard & dug garden J Chored AM began rolling grain I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. Cloudy AM fine Cler PM</p>
<p>Ascension day 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke by Br C Dan'ls Herman's & JB Lehmans were here to dinner Henry's & Levi Burkholders & Benj'ns called awhile PM W. a little cloudy at times pretty strong East wind</p>
<p>21 J took grist then he helped Benj'n Plow with team they helped Henry's man put on a load of hay this morning A chored & Cut seed Potatoes W. Chored some East wind slight drizzle of rain at times I went to Ceder Grove this morning</p>
<p>22 Boys planted late Potatoes & J drew a lot of summer wood into shed sent for Dr PM Susanna is not so well he Came PM BenStovers girls Came to stay all night W. fine Cler Cool East wind</p>
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<p>May 1909</p>
<p>I went to Ceder Grove & to Elias's for Butter PM</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Susanna is not very well Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Daniels dinner W. fine AM Cloudy slight sprinkles of rain towards evening</p>
<p>24 J rolled Corn AM he helped Benj'n with team PM A went hunting Mushrooms AM he got a fine lot he Chored & planted Cabbage & Tomatoes PM I went to Joes for plants PM I & Nancy washed AM W. a very very fine Cler day Cool wind</p>
<p>25 A helped draw stones at the old John Beane farm for a Barn wall J took some grain to Davids & got it Chopped AM he Chored PM Flavius' Fanny was here to dinner we set for Dr Susanna is worse, he Came at noon says she will be better in a few days Benj'ns Fanny and Vera were here PM W. fine Cler had a pleasant Call form Joe Atkinson</p>
<p>26 Boys plowed back garden & Plowed the piece north end of old Orchard & planted it with Potatoes Daniels Called after supper Susanna still in bed feels a little better W. very fine & Cler I went to Ceder Grove PM Thomas's Adeline was here awhile helping Nancy</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored they took some Chop to Davids AM & brought home some sawdust to Mulch the maples that they planted Joe brought Anne to help Nancy today Davids Called PM Susanna no better W. fine & warm a fine soaking rain AM</p>
<p>28 A went to Markham on Bicycle to see Dr Susanna a little better J worked at an Inclosure north of shop for the hens that have chickens they repaired fence north & south of Pasture</p>
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<p>May 1909 June</p>
<p>field PM I put in a drill of Beet seed PM W. fine & warm AM Cool wind & cloudy PM</p>
<p>29 J & A went mushroom hunting awhile this morning they got a fine lot then J scuffed Mangels A harrowed the Corn W. a very fine warm growing day I went to Joe's & Elias's PM Teenie Stover & Elias's Children were here to supper Henry & Willis Called PM</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 30 at home Ben Stover's were at the boys to dinner & supper I & Nancy were there too at dinner Elias's & Benj'ns were here PM & Mart Barkeys Called PM & Joe's were here after supper W. a very very fine growing day</p>
<p>Whit Monday 31 at home J Scuffled Mangels awhile then he went fishing awhile got only one A went to help Benj'n drive a Bullock to Locust Hill AM he went shooting Ground hogs PM he shot 4 Daniels & Davids whole family were here to supper Br N's Called PM W. very fine Cler lovely day Flavius' Fanny & Amelia Called PM</p>
<p>June 1st J took Cream A makde a door through Board fence at Corner of shed for cows to go through into old Orchard to Pasture he went to Nolans raising PM W. very fine day distant showers in the west Dr Called Susanna still in bed Br C's Becca Called PM Br C Came home from Conference at Waterloo this evening I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>2 Boys brought load wood from bush & big load pine roots from Flavius's AM they worked at drain PM I went to Ceder Grove got Mare Nell shod all round & took Anne home PM she was helping Nancy W. very warm</p>
<p>3 J took Cream A worked at drain AM he went to Dr PM he does not feel well they both went to Henry's after supper W. fine Cler about the warmest day so far.</p>
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<p>June 1909</p>
<p>4 Boys deepened ditch East of lane on Townline to take water to the Creek they drew the dirf to the dam to fix the road. W. very warm Clear AM Cloudy PM looks like rain Cooler toward evening</p>
<p>5 J took cream A brought a load of gravel from Laughlins for walk in barnyard from Horse stable door AM J grubbed corn with seeder A Chored & mowed door yard with lawn Mower PM I went to Joe's after supper W. very very warm Misty awhile this Morning Cloudy towards evening</p>
<p>Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron Flavius Fanny Came & staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 8th C by Isaac Rittenhouse Herman's Tillman Reesor's & Martin Ramer were here to dinner PM Isaac Rittenhouse & wife MN's & Isaac Honsburger & Thomas & Henry Boyer were here to supper Henry's Called PM Daniels Elias's & Joe's Called after supper W. fine & Cler sun warm but a fine Breeze Aunt Lizzie Burkholder & Tilly Called PM</p>
<p>7 I & Nancy washed AM Boys cut Rubbish behind Cider house & drew it into woodshed they brought a fine load Pine stump wood from Flavius Thomas' girls & Ethel Scott Called PM W. very fine & cool</p>
<p>8 A took some Oats to Whitevale & got them Chopped then he worked at drain J scuffled Corn W. very very fine Cool & Clear I went to Ceder Grove AM Henry & Willis were here this morning Peters Susie & Johnnys Angeline Caleld today Susanna in bed yet the last 2 weeks</p>
<p>9 J took grist Oats to Markham in Markham</p>
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<p>June 1909</p>
<p>to get Chopped (David has shut down for repair he took a waggon wheel to Ceder Grove to get it fixed PM A worked at drain I took Eggs to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine Cler & Cool Dr Called PM Susanna about the same</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored & worked a little at drains AM they both went with team to draw gravel on 11th Con PM for statute labor W. a very light drizzle of rain awhile this morning Cloudy at times cool</p>
<p>11 Boys finished road work till about 5 PM W. very fine & Cler Cool air a slight shower last night Thomas's Esther helped Nancy today, Susanna in bed yet</p>
<p>12 Boys brought Tiles from Cherrywood J scuffled Mangels awhile W. very fine & Cler a fine Breeze I went to Joe's PM Dr Called Susanna about the same</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home A & Lizzy went to Meeting at Altona J went to Henry's to dinner on Bycicle Br C's were here to dinner W. slight drizzle this Morning very fine steady rain awhile PM Cloudy this evening</p>
<p>14 A worked at fixing a waggon rack J went to Dr AM he is not well he scuffled Mangels W. fine & Cler we had a very fine heavy rain last night things look well Distant thunder</p>
<p>15 A sowed some Flax seed on low piece of Orchard then he hoed Mangels J went to Tilman Reesors for some sewer Pipes he put them on 11th Con then he hoed Mangels too W. very fine Cler & Cool</p>
<p>16 Boys grubbed in Corn & hoed Mangels</p>
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<p>June 1909</p>
<p>Esther & Solomon Burkholder's were here to dinner & Daniels were here to supper Christian Brillinger's Called PM Joes Called this evening W. very very lovely & growing weather Dr Called PM</p>
<p>17 Boys Chored W. began to rain about 8 AM rained till after dinner steady fine rain I went for Beef the ring opened today</p>
<p>18 Boys hoed Mangels W.Cler Cold NW wind Calm tonight Susanna in bed yet</p>
<p>19 Boys topped Thistles C Burkholders were here to dinner Henry's & Mary & Children were all PM W. very very fine & Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home Tilly Burkholder & Nettie Ineson Called PM & Menno Reesor's Called after supper A took Lizzie home to see her folks W. very fine & Cler looked a little like rain</p>
<p>21 Boys hoed Mangels & scuffled Potatoes in old Orchard I & Nancy washed AM Susanna not so well this evening we Called Dr he will try & Come W. very very warm</p>
<p>22 Boys topped thistles J got Horse Chief shod all round AM Dr Called before Breakfast Susanna some better this evening W. very very warm</p>
<p>23 Boys Topped thistles W. very very warm a thunder shower went around south west over the lake a little cooler this evening</p>
<p>24 A grubbed Corn with seeder J cut weeds & Chored W. very very warm looked like showers going around all day</p>
<p>25 A worked at drain J went to Guelph on Excursion he took our seperator Bowl to get it fixed W. quite warm looked like rain but only a few drops came Susanna about the same</p>
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<p>June 1909 July</p>
<p>26 J & A finished drain back of Meeting seds AM J topped thistles & weeds A went to 8th Con Pickering PM I went to Ceder Grove got shoe set on Mare Nell then went to Joes W. quite warm yet fine Breeze from NW Susanna about the same</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home M Barkey's & Amelia Ernie & Carl & J A & Lizzie were here to dinner Br N's Called PM W. quite warm but a fine Breeze from north</p>
<p>28 A got mares Jenny & Gwen shod AM he made Bolster for Trucks PM J mowed a few acres Clover in pasture field & scuffled Corn PM I & Nancy washed AM W. very warm</p>
<p>29 J & A drew in big load out of pasture field AM A went to Colon Reesor's barn raising aon the Ceder Grove farm PM J scuffled Corn W. fine Cler warm Dr Called Susanna about the same in bed yet</p>
<p>30 A went to barn raising at the Sydney Bear farm J scuffled Corn Abraham Smith's daughter were here to dinner Esther & Lizzie & Franklin were here to supper David went to raising too W. fine pretty warm Franklin stays till Sunday</p>
<p>July 1 J took Cream AM A put Paris Green on Potatoes they both helped Benj'n draw in hay with team PM W. fine Cool Breeze I went to Ceder Grove PM Elias Children were here PM & went with me to Ceder Grove</p>
<p>2 Boys helped Benj'n draw in hay with team AM J took Truck wheels to Ceder Grove to get the Tires set & A took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W. not quite so warm cloudy PM slight drizzle at times PM nice little showers after dark Henry's & whole family Called this evening some distant thunder.</p>
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<p>July 1909</p>
<p>3 J took cream A brought Chop home AM A got Benj'ns Mower & J took ours & they cut new meadow 12 acres PM it is a pretty good Crop I got 3 shoes set on Mare Nell this Morning & went to Joes PM W. very fine & Cool pretty strong NW wind a fine rain last night</p>
<p>Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Nancy remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 6 Chap by C Burkholder visitors to dinner little Willis & Matty Burkholder David Burkholder & Susie Hoover were here to supper Daniels & Br inlaw Enos Hoover Called PM W. fine Cler lovely day Dr called last evening to see Susanna this evening</p>
<p>5 Boys teded & raked meadows they cocked a lot of it I went to Ceder Grove after dinner to get some parts of Tedder fixed Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper W. very fine Cler day</p>
<p>6 Boys fixed up horse fork & drew few loads hay AM Benj'n helped with team PM they finished drawing in the 12 acres 14 loads PM W. very fine Cler day not so warm</p>
<p>7 A raked over the meadow they took in the rakings, big load then they dressed 4 Pigs & Henry & little Willis brought a calf to get dressed Herman dressed it J took them to Malcoms he takes them to Toronto W. very fine & Cler lovely day</p>
<p>8 Boys brought in nice load of swail hay & J grubbed Mangels with seeder & A hoed Corn W. warm but Cool Breeze</p>
<p>9 Boys finished hoeing Corn W. warm Cool Breeze I went to Ceder Grove AM</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored A gathered Bugs off the Early Potatoes AM J took Lizzie home PM</p>
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<p>W. cloudy AM some very fine heavy showers PM some pretty heavy thunder mostly distant but it was a very welcome rain Cooler tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner then A went & brought Lizzie home Elias's & Joes were here to dinner Albert Hoover's Called this evening W. pretty warm AM Cooler PM Cloudy at times Dr Called Susanna about the same</p>
<p>12 Boys began Plowing in new Meadow west of dam I & Nancy washed AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cloudy pretty Cler very warm</p>
<p>13 Boys Plowed Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here to dinner & Teenie Stover & Nancy Reesor & her 2 girls were here to supper W. fine Cool strong wind PM</p>
<p>14 A plowed J grubbed Mangels with seeder Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Levi Grove was here today Benj'ns Fanny & Jacob Hoover's Anne were here PM this is Herman's last round with his horse W. a very fine warm growing day</p>
<p>15 Boys plowed W. quite warm some thunder showers went around PM slight showers PM I & Nancy went to Elias's after supper</p>
<p>16 Boys Plowed W. quite warm thunder showers went around heavy through Scarboro</p>
<p>17 Boys very near finished plowing the sod they dug at Widow Susan Stovers grave (Saml's widow) she died yesterday evening will be buried tomorrow worked at it PM I took a grist of Chop to Whitevale AM Louis Grove went with me W. warm fine Cool Breeze from NW Louis went home this evening</p>
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<p>July 1909</p>
<p>Sunday 18 all went to Funeral of Susan Stover except J he staid with Susanna sermon by Br C on Psalms 39 5 & 6 V & W Percy spoke too JH Ramer's Enos Nighswander & Ephriam Lehman's were here to dinner John Brillinger Called this evening W. fine & Cool a few light squaals of rain</p>
<p>19 J & A finished plowing A went to Markham PM J rooled sod I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine Cool & Cler strong NW wind</p>
<p>20 J finished rolling sod A hoed Mangels AM they cut & shocked wheat south of bush PM W. very fine & Clr pretty warm fine Breeze</p>
<p>21 Boys hoed Mangels till rain stopped them then the harrowed sod PM Henry's were here to supper Joes called after supper W. Cooler some drizzly showers</p>
<p>22 Boys drew dung on sod with 3 waggons Benj'ns 2 men & Henry helped they got the field nearly Covered till Supper time then they dressed 6 Pigs W. Cloudy all day drizzly rain off & on I & Nancy & little Willis went to Elias's & to Joes awhile PM Willis Came with his Pappa to stay all day</p>
<p>23 A took some Oats to Whitevale to get Chopped J went to Markham they spread dung PM between showers Daniels were here to supper W. heavy rain Early this morning some thunder cloudy all day heavy showers PM our pond is pretty full</p>
<p>24 Boys spread dung AM they started to Cut Wheat on Knoll after dinner rain stopped them about 2 PM W. Cloudy AM steady rain after 2 PM rainy yet</p>
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<p>July 1909 Aug</p>
<p>Creek is running Hermans Harvey is visiting around here this week J & he went to Ceder Grove PM</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home Jacob Reesor & family gave us a good Call PM Boys went to Benj'ns PM W very fine & Cler Harvey went home after supper Suanna is not so well just now Joe's & Flavius & family Called this evening</p>
<p>26 Boys laid down shocks south of bush the wheat is sprouted a little then they finished set up the shocks south of bush I & Nancy washed AM W. pretty warm Cler I went to Joes AM</p>
<p>27 J took cream they finished spreading dung then they hoed Mangels I & Nancy went to Henry's to dinner W. fine & Cler quite warm</p>
<p>28 A harrowed sod J hoed Mangels AM Benj'ns 2 men & team helped PM & they drew in wheat south of bush 7 loads I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's & Joe's PM W. very very warm Cler</p>
<p>29 I went to Joes this morning for the Beef took some raspberries to ship to Toronto A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J took Cream & scuffled Corn W. pretty cloudy showers went around a light sprinkle here AM very very very warm</p>
<p>30 Boys brought home load stove wood Cultivated Corn & drew in one load Wheat AM Benj'n & Man helped with team & they finished drawing in till about 5 PM we have 18 loads off 8 acres W. not so warm fine & Cler</p>
<p>31 Boys helped Benj'n draw in wheat all day with team W. pretty warm a slight sprinkle of rain I & A M.Barkey & Elias Thomas & Albert Reesor cut weeds in Burying ground & fixed a tie pole</p>
<p>Sunday Aug 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 7 C by Levi Grove MN was here to dinnner Herman called awhile PM</p>
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<p>Aug 1909</p>
<p>Henry's called awhile this evening W. a very fine Cler day sun warm but a cool Breeze Br C's Called awhile this evening</p>
<p>2 Boys cut & shocked barly 10 acres Mary & the Children were here today Picking Berries I took them home this evening W. very fine & Cler</p>
<p>3 J took Cream he & A Disced the sod field I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner W. fine warm</p>
<p>4 J Disced Wheat stubble south of bush A disced Wheat Stubble on Knoll AM J took some Oats to Whitevale to get Chopped A done some Cementing for Flavius PM I & Nancy washed AM I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W quite warm threatened rain all PM but did not Come</p>
<p>5 J & A helped Benj'n draw in Peas AM they Chored PM W. rather Cloudy slight sprinkle of rain AM Henry & little Willis came for Oats AM Daniels Called PM</p>
<p>6 A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J Chored and cut weeds along fence I got Mare Nell shod all round AM I & Nancy went to Elais's & to Joe's PM W. very warm 86 above at noon</p>
<p>7 A helped Thomas's thresh AM Chored & laid down the Barley shocks AM Benj'n & Man helped with team PM & they drew in the Barly 10 loads PM Carl helped too W. very very warm 84 deg at noon</p>
<p>Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J A & Lizzie went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. very very warm & Cler Johny Ramer gave us a call this evening</p>
<p>9 J raked barley Stubble A sharpened Binder Knivers AM they drew in rakings big load they cut a piece of Oats below garden PM W. pretty warm I & Nancy washed AM</p>
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<p>Aug 1909</p>
<p>Mart Barkeys brought Pre Martin Ramer &wife William Hoover & wife from Indiana to supper</p>
<p>10 I & Nancy started this morning & went to JH Ramers to dinner then to Menno Burkholder's to supper then to Daniels all night W. Cler Cool NW wind</p>
<p>11 went awhile to T McDaniels & the Saml Ramers then to Br inlaw Enos Hoovers to dinner & supper then to Hermans all night W. fine Cler</p>
<p>12 went to C Burkholders to dinner then to Flavius' to supper & Came home to stay all night had a very pleasant trip & fine weather we left Susanna at Flavius'</p>
<p>13 I went this morning & brought Susanna home she is pretty well the boys cut nearly at the Oats the last few days they drew in 2 loads AM A helped Dillers thresh PM W. very fine</p>
<p>14 Boys Cut & Shocked Oats East of Orchard which finishes our harvest AM they cut spring Wheat & drew in few loads Oats PM W. very fine not so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 15 at home all day nobody here J & A took Lizzy home then they went to Davids to dinner W. showery & Cloudy all day some heavy showers a little distant thunder</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored swept granery brought load pine roots AM A was at Benj'n draining PM W. Cloudy misty & some heavy showers distant thunder Machine came this evening I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>17 threshed Fall Wheat turned out about 4 1/2 Bus to Acre Barley 30 Bus Oats 108 shocks 117 Bus one load Mixed Peas & Oats 39 Bus got done at 4 oc W. Cloudy drizzly awhile this Morning fine & Clear PM Air from East J took 11 bags barley to Whitevale this evening to get Chopped</p>
<p>18 J ganged south of Orchard where they had drawn in a few loads of Oats A helped J McCreight to thresh AM he put in some Tiles at Benj'ns PM Benj'n drove his team at Grubber in sod PM W very fine & Cler Teenie Stover & Sarah Ann were here to dinner I went to Ceder Grove AM</p>
<p>19 A harrowed where J ganged J took some barley to Whitevale & got it Chopped</p>
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<p>Aug 1909</p>
<p>then they laid down a lot of Oat shocks & drew in a load Benj'n & his 2 men & Wilfred helped with team & they drew in 11 loads PM W. very fine quite warm 80 deg at noon</p>
<p>20 Benj'n & his men helped boys drawing in with team they drew in 16 loads there is 1 more load left I & Nancy & Lizzie went with Mare Nell & democrat to Funeral of Nancy Barkey widow of Henry Barkey sermon by C Burkholder & a preacher from Stouffville went to Peter Burkholders to dinner W. very fine a few scattered showers PM</p>
<p>21 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team I took Susanna from Joes to Elias's this morning then went to Ceder Grove AM brought Susanna home PM W very fine lovely day Boys brought last load of Mixed grain after supper now there is a load of spring wheat out yet</p>
<p>Sunday 22 I & Nancy Susanna & Lizzie went to Peter Reesors to dinner J & A went to Hermans to dinner W. very fine & Cler Cool Breeze</p>
<p>23 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team I & Nancy washed W. very very warm over 80 deg</p>
<p>24 Boys helped Benj'n finish drawing in AM A raked some stubble & they brought load of wood from bush PM W. very very warm 82 deg at noon</p>
<p>25 J took grist Oats to Markham to get rolled AM A ganged A helped Johnny Reesor's thresh & J ganged PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm I think it was the warmest day so far a strong NW wind 92 in the shade</p>
<p>26 A ganged East of Orchard J took Cream then he ganged too W. very very warm strong NW wind</p>
<p>27 Boys ganged Flavius Carl ganged awhile PM J went to sale in Whitevale Flavius's Fanny helped Nancy sweep house PM W. quite warm NW wind</p>
<p>28 A ganged J went to Locust Hill to helped unload Corn Binder our Syndicate brought time</p>
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<p>Aug 28 1909</p>
<p>he brought one home PM Henry & Willis Called AM for some seed Wheat I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM Herman & family came to stay all night W. Cloudy at times looks like rain not so warm.</p>
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{blank inside cover} {second page} Aug 1909 Private Journal of B B Reeor 1909 Aug 29 Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St mat 18 C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Henry's were here to suppe W. very fine lovely day pretty Cool NW wind a very welcome & heavy rain last night 30 Boys ganged AM A helped Benj'n thresh PM Carl drove one team at gang plow PM I & Nancy washed AM Put away a lot of Corn in Jars PM W. very fine & Cler a slight frost on Sunday night no damage 31 A helped Benj'n finish threshing AM except his Wheat he ganged PM Carl helped gang AM J ganged all day I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine thunder shower going around south this evening a slight shower here at dark. September 1 J grubbed the field for Wheat A ganged behind Cider house the field is nearly finished Thomas & Alberts brought some visitors AM Bishop Jonas Martin & wife Shirk & wife Pre Zimmerman & wife & Bishop Basil Martin from Waterloo they stayed about an hour W. a cold NW wind Cler 2 J sowed the 12 acres wheat East of Pilkeys once over he will sow it over again the other way Putting on about 1 Bus each time A finished ganging behind Cider house then he ganged spring wheat stubble Mary & children were here today Anne was here too.
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I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler Br C & Paul Martins were here awhile AM 3 J sowed the wheat field the other say A took grist Chop to Whitevale AM then he harrowed behind Cider house & began to roll it I went to Ceder Grove PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home PM W. very fine pretty warm 4 A finished rolling behind Cider house J chored & brought tiles from Cherrywood W. cloudy drizzly rain at times Sunday 5 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Pre. Zimmerman & sermon on St John by Bishop James Martin both from Penn went to Henry's to dinner W. a very Cold strong NW wind slight shower last night Calm this evening 6 A rolled J drew home some stove wood AM I & Nancy washed PM I brought Anne this morning she helped to make a dress for Susanna W. very fine & clear 7 Boys dug Potatoes they are not a very good crop I & Nancy took Susanna to Henry's to stay awhile there we went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. very fine & clear 8 A went to Toronto on Trolley J took 13 bags Oats to Markham to get rolled AM he began to single plow south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine 9 Boys Finished plowing south of bush I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. warm East air looks like rain 10 Boys Plowed on Knoll W cloudy at times I got Mare Nell shod all around AM I walked to Elias's PM 11 A Plowed J helped Elias thresh AM {second page} he plowed PM W pretty warm Cloudy Sunday 12 at home all day Ben Stover is we{illegible} at the Boy's end to dinner I & Nancy took dinner there too W. very fine & cler J & A went to Henry's this evening 13 Boys finished plowing Knoll AM they cut some feed corn PM with new Binder it works well W very warm looks like rain Daniels were here to supper they came for some crab apples I & Nancy washed AM 14 Boys began single plowing behind Cider house they shocked feed Corn PM W. very very warm 87 deg above J took 8 bags sweet apples to Lapps for sauce PM 15 A helped Taylors thresh J took grist to Whitevale then he Plowed W. a very very strong & heavy thunder storm last night & fine shower of rain there were 4 barns burned that we heard of quite warm AM Cooler tonight it was about the heaviest thunder that we ever heard 16 A helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed they both plowed PM & cut the Flax this evening I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought the apple sauce home W. fine cler warm AM fine & Cool PM 17 Boys Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler. Cool Breeze 18 Boys Plowed AM they cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 19 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner they brought Lizzy Carrette (Uncle Jacob Burkholder's Lissy) W. fine day 20 J & A Plowed AM we filled silo PM it is up within 3 feet of the top W. fine clear 21 J Plowed A helped Thomas fill silo with teams till about 3 PM then he plowed I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine
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Sept 1909 22 Boys drew dung East of Creek behind Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. looked like rain the wind has been East the last few days, a slight drizzle of rain at times 23 A drew dung J began plowing in field north of Meeting house A went to Flavius with team PM to help fil silo drizzly rain stopped then a pretty fine steady rain most all PM 24 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo AM with teams & he helped Benj'n PM with team Thomas's brought Jonas Martin's wife & Levi Weber & wife from Waterloo for a Call this morning Uriah Drudge brought Susanna home PM she has been visiting a few weeks up in Markham she is about the same W. cloudy quite a bit of drizzly rain off & on all day Herman's were here to dinnner 25 J Plowed A helped Benj'n fill silo awhile then he plowed too I went to Joes this morning I took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W rather cloudy & very very heavy rain pretty heavy thunder towards evening a great deal of water fell Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St John part of 1st C by C Gayman & on St Luke part of 23 C by Br C Lord's supper was Celebrated Henry's & C Gaymans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. Cool from north a slight drizzle this morning 27 J took cream then he plowed A & Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of Peter Burkholders son Albert he was buried at Widemans at 2 PM he died of Consumption W. very fine Cler This is my 73 Birthday 28 Boys nearly finished plowing field north of Meeting house the ground is well soaked I & Nancy & Susanna {second page} Oct 1909 went to Lydia & Bertha's to dinner (Br S's daughters) W. a very fine day Cloudy towards evening looks a little like rain 29 J took cream A spread dung & Plowed J Plowed too south of graveyard they finished the field north of Meeting house W. Mild cloudy drizzly at times 30 Boys plowed finished East of Creek the spring wheat stubble & Potatoes ground I & Nancy went to Markham AM W Mild very drizzly going fine & Clear Coming home I brought home the last share of the Beef The ring is closed for the season Oct 1 J took grist chop Chop to Whitevale Chored & Picked Apples J helped him PM W Cool NW wind 2 Boys drew dung below garden Benj'ns man Sherman March helped AM with team Adeline was here all day Daniel helped at Building a new shed at meeting house along the north end of Meeting house yard I & Nancy & Adeline went awhile to Elias's PM W. Cool wind from NW Cler Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove went to Ed Myers to dinner W. Cloudy squaals of light drizzle AM 4 Boys finished drawing dung AM they drew in 14 loads mangels PM M Barkey & his boys Pulled them for the 10 rows I & Nancy washed AM Susanna has been at Elias's I took her to Joe's this AM she stays over night W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy took in our Beets today we have a lot 5 A helped Taylors fill silo J took Chop to Davids (he has started his Mill again) then he drew in a load of Pumpkins & squash he drew in 5 loads Mangels PM
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Oct 1909 I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner W. fine & Clear I brought home Chop this evening 6 A helped Taylors finish filling silo awhile AM then he helped J draw mangels loads then spread dung below garden J began to plow I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM 8 doz @ 27 cts W. very very lovely day 7 A spread dung J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM I took Susanna to Br C's AM brought her home PM W. quite warm very fine & clear 8 Boys plowed awhile then they went to Markham Lizzie went with them she stays awhile at Ben Stovers W. very very fine & warm 9 J finished Plowing East of Orchard A Picked winter apples W. very very fine & Clear Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner I took Susanna to Teenie Stover's AM I brought her home PM J went to Daniels to dinner A went to Herman's to dinner W. very fine J brought Lizzie home this evening 11 J ganged in Mangel ground A picked winter Apples AM A took grist chop to Davids PM W. Cloudy AM slow & pretty steady rain PM I & Nancy washed AM 12 Boys Plowed in Corn stubble J went to Clendennings sale near Joe Groves PM W. cloudy rather drizzly some rain a little soft snow along with rain PM 3 Boys Plowed J took 4 Barrels Jenetting apples to Ceder Grove PM Malcom takes them to Toronto W. strong SW wind sharp frost last night fine Cler & Cold today 14 Boys Picked winter apples & Plowed out a start for some Branch drains East of Orchard as south of garden C Burkholder & Johny Reesor's brought Jacob Essig & wife & Josiah Miller & wife from Elkhart Indiana to dinner W. cloudy a little drizzly PM {second page} Oct 1909 15 Boys Picked Winter apples J went to a sale on old Madill farm near Henry's PM W. not quite so cold a white frost last night milder this evening J bought a yearling Heifer for a Beef Ringer @ 18 & a 2 Bus Basket & Gal Measure @30 16 Boys Picked winter Apples W Mostly Cler & Milder a few slight squaals PM Sunday 17 at home all day Elias's were here to a Rooster stew for dinner W. very fine Cler day a Cold NW wind not very strong 18 A helped Benj'n thresh AM I helped Johny Reesor's thresh PM J Picked apples & Chored awhile AM he went to Markham PM W. cloudy drizzly rain AM partly Cler PM work has commenced on the new Railway it runs by Milnes on the Big Rouge & Pea{illegible} on the little Rouge Thomas Diller Ben Diller Beares & Collins Pettys & the ld Barnard farm it is to be a through line from Hawksbury near Ottawa to Niagara I & Nancy washed AM 19 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till abou 4 PM J Chored then Machine Came here threshed from 1/2 past 4 till 6 run well W. Cool Air from NW mostly cler Sharp frost last night 20 threshed AM got done 11 AM run very well about 1300 Bus Oats & Mixed grain & about 250 Bus last evening W. sharp white frost last night 21 A helped J McCreight thresh PM J took grist Chop to Davids AM he Chored PM W. drizzly rain all AM partly Cler PM another shower & a little thunder this evening Anne was here awhile PM 22 J Plowed some Mangel ground then he Picked winter apples A helpe Alick Milne thresh
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Oct 1909 AM then he Picked apples & helpd Thomas thresh Buckwheat awhile this evening W. Mild NW wind rather cloudy 23 J & A went to David Groves with 2 spring waggons to Meet Daniel Ramer we bought a flock of sheep 13 lambs & 5 old Ewes @ $87.00 they brought them home we will fatten them & turn them off in the winter they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Joes this morning & to Ceder Grove & to Joes again PM W. cloudy raw N East wind Sunday 24 al went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7C by Br C David & Peter Nighswander were here to dinner Russell & Levi Grove were here PM Daniels Came to stay all night W. Cloudy awhile AM very fine & Cler PM sharp air Thanksgving 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 19C by Br C Daniels David Herman's Henry's & Levi Burkholder's were here to dinner Flavius's whole family were at the Boys end to dinner W. a very fine Cler day, sharp air 26 J helped Thomas thresh till about 2 PM then he Picked apples A helped Benj'n draw dung AM W. some rain last night cloudy this morning fine Cler today 27 A began plowing sod East of dam J amde over 2 Barrels of Cider Made at Lapps AM {second page} Oct & Nov 1909 Then he plowed too W. fine Cool Joes & Flavius's Fanny & the children were here this evening helping to Peel apples this is the 52nd anniversary of our Wedding day and I have never had Cause to regret it 28 Boys plowed AM they Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler a strong Cold NW wind 29 J brought home sauce from Lapps A drew dung along west side of creek below Orchard AM they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Elias's & Joes AM W. a strong & very Cold NW wind froze hard last night Plows running yet 30 A spread dung J took 40 bags Cider Apples to Lapps @ 25 cts per cwt AM they plowed down dung PM J took 9 more bags Apples to Lapps PM W. hard frost last night Milder today I went to Cider Grove AM a slight drizzle of rain about noon Sunday 31 J walked to Henry's A & Lizzie went to meeting at Altona & ehtn went to Henry's to dinner & J Came home with them. I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. Milder Clear & fine Nov 1 Boys Plowed AM they took in the Corn stalks & Picked some Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild Cloudy looks like rain I & Nancy washed AM 2 Boys plowed I & Nancy went to Joe Burkholders to dinner David is poorly we Called awhile at Henry's they are well W. Mild drizzly rain at times 3 A Plowed J took Cream & Picked Apples AM they both Picked apples PM I brought Anne this Morning to help to sew I took grist Chop to Davids & took Anne home again this evening W. mostly fine mild
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4 Boys nearly finished Plowing sod I helped Nancy clean house AM I took grist Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM there is a new Proprietor at Ceder Grove now his name is G Beatty. W. cler strong NW wind
5 Boys finished Plowing sod AM & began in Corn Stubble where the shocks stood A drew off stones & J Made 50 gal Cider at Lapps PM W. very fine & cler
6 J took Cream then he drew home a lot of wood from bush A drew off stones AM he brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ $35.00 per ton. PM W. very very fine & Cler Cool Air
Sunday 7 at home A & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. very fine & clear sharp air from East
8 Boys Chored AM A drew off stones & J made water furrows PM I went to our Meeting house this morning to help Joseph Grove open a school to teach German language there was a good attendance W. showry all AM Cleared up fine PM Henry & Willis Called AM Russell Groves boards with us for the school 14 scholars PM today there are some expected from the north
9 Boys Chored I & Nancy Made a fine lot of soft soap PM Anne was here sewing for Susanna W cler & strong NW wind I forgot to say there was a fine heavy rain night before last & yesterday AM our tub was filled again
10 Boys Chored & set horse Power AM they dressed a calf & 8 Pigs PM Flavius helped W. Cloudy & Mild
11 J Chored A went to Toronto 8 Pigs over 900 cwt @ $11.00 calf 96 @ $10.00 5 1/2 doz Eggs @ 35 cts 2 Barls Rambo apple ${illegible}
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per Barrel I got Mare Nell shod all round W. shower this Morning very fine & Cler today
12 I & Nancy made a lot of liver worsts J & A Carried in a lot of straw AM the stack fell down the drew the winter apples into driving house PM W. Cler cool NW wind Joe Wideman was here over night J brought some shingles from Locust Hill the west Kitchen roof wants new shingles they cut down the old Pear tree the other day
13 A worked at the Kitchen Cornice it is rotten J. Chored Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. raw air from East Cloudy J went to Markham AM he took Susanna to Dr he left her at Johny Ramer
Sunday 14 at home J & Lizzy went to Johny Ramer's to dinner Elias & Joes were here to dinner Flavius & family & Br C's Called PM W. very Misly & Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Mild but Cool air from East very Misty AM
15 A stripped the Kitchen roof & began to lay shingles J took team & helped to run Road Machine on the Pickering townline north of first sideroad I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Br N PM he has been sick all last week he has Bronchitis & his heart is affected he is very low W. Clear strong NW wind Cool Herman was here to dinner
16 Boys shingled AM chored PM I & Nancy went to see Br N AM he is getting weaker W. East wind strong began to storm sleet & rain at 10 AM drissly rain all PM
17 Boys dug drains south of garden & west of creek I walked to Br N's this morning he is a trifle Easier but is out of his mind Anne was here today sewing.
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W. Cler strong cold SW wind & NW
18 Boys worked at drain I went to see Br N this morning he is just holding his own is out of his mind W. ground white with snow this morning clear sharp all day strong wind Calm this evening
19 J brought some tiles A took grist to Davids AM they shingled Kitchen PM nearly finished I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Br N's he is about the same W. ground white with snow getting soft nearl all gone this evening quite mild J went a little while to a sale on 2nd of Pickering he bought a Bureau @ $1.30 it pretty good one
20 A drained J brought a few more shingles then they finished the Kitchen roof then they brought home the Bureau that J bought I called at Br N's he is getting weaker the Dr says there is little chance for him
Sunday 21 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 13 C by Levi Grove nobody to dinner David Groves & Henrys Ernie & Carl & a few More Boys Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. fine & Cler PM Cloudy AM
22 I went with A this morning to see Br N he is resting easy & seems better we heard this evening that the Dr has good hopes of him getting better Boys Chored today W. steady East wind sleet & rain all day Ice on trees heavy rain tonight
23 Boys drained I & Nancy washed W. turned Colder last night froze hard ground white with snow creek running livel strong NW wind Calm tonight
24 J took Lizzie home to stay the boys will live with us for the present A helped Boy Milroys thresh AM & awhile PM I went to see Br N AM he is very low I went again PM Dr says his heart is a little better but now he is taken with Hemmage of the Bowels & his Chances are very poor.
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W froze hard last night fine & Cler today
25 A was a Br. N's sitting up with him all night he came home & told us that Br N died about 9 PM he will be Buried on Saturday 1/2 past 9 I & Nancy went over awhile AM Br in law Enos Hoovers were here to dinner J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM A Chored he taught the school awhile AM W. Cler sharp hard frost last night
26 A helped dig Br N's Grave AM J worked at drain AM he brought 3100 loads from Locust Hill @$6.60 W. Cloudy all day Mild I helped Nancy clean house
27 I & Nancy went to my Brother Noahs funeral to Hebron<s> sermon</s> C Burkholder officiated at the house & at the Grave & also Preached a sermon on Heb 12 C 22 V Louis Burkholder spoke awhile in English we went back to the house of mourning to dinner there were a good many people at the funeral Susanna was alone at home awhile David Groves & Martin Ramer were here to dinner W. a very fine lovely Clear day quite mild
Sunday 28 at home all day Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl Joe & Anne were here awhile PM W. very fine little Indian summer clouded up towards evening slight rain after dark
29 J took some Oats to Davids to get Rolled A Carried last of Apples into Cellar AM then he dressed 2 Calves for Benj'n & Fanny helped W. sharp white frost last night very fine today
30 J brought 25 tiles from Cherrywood with Mare Nell & put them in sod field east of dam A went to Toronto 6 pigs something over 650 lbs @ $11.00 per Cwt 1 Bal King apples $3.00 1 Bl snow $2.50 1 1/2 doz Eggs 35 cts 2 Calves for Benj'n 8 cts per lb.
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W. very fine & cler freezing at night thawing in the day
Dec 1 J brought some gravel for the hens A helped JD's thresh till near noon they began to gather up some Pine stumps at Flavius PM William Degeer Blasted a lot in the spring we intend to use them for firewood W. very fine & clear white frost last night thawing today
2 A helped Benj'n deliver some fat cattle to Browns Corners for Ed Lewis AM he went to Sol Reesors Barn raising PM J went to Markham AM he Paid our Taxes $51.71 cts I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner We heard this evening that my Cousin David Burkholder died this PM W. Sharp White frost last night very fine today Air from East
3 Boys gathered stump wood & brought home a load W. rather cloudy the German school is over for the present we expect another term at the Holidays when the Public Schools close white frost this Morning
4 I & A went to funeral of David Burkholder service at the house at the grave & sermon on an address on 1st Cor part of 15 C by Mr Gowdy we went to Davids to dinner W. Cloudy cool
Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. cloudy pretty strong East wind PM & tonight
6 A helped Isaac Reesor Kill hogs 1 in Flavius place he has sore hand J drew off pine stumps W. Clear strong Cold NW wind we hear that Martha Frets died this morning will be Buried on Wednesday at 9 AM at the house
7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J drew roots AM Henry's were here to dinner
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W. cold wind strong PM Soft snow & rain PM
8 A took cream & got Horse Billy sharped J chored & got Horse Chief sharped PM W. very strong W wind all day flurries of snow at times. Quite Cold
9 A took grist Chop AM J Chored they filled 2 Barrels King Apples P.M. W. Strong Cold W wind all day, this is my Nancy's 70th Birthday
10 Flavius & Fanny & Benj'n helped boys AM they dressed a calf & 6 Pigs AM then A went to the Funeral of Herbert Country on the old Joe Reesor farm W. not so cold a sharp W. wind
11 A went to Toronto 6 pigs 720 lbs @ #11.00 2 Bals King Apples @ $2.50 1 Calf 98 lbs @ 9 1/2 cts per lb J Chored & took grist Chop with Mare Nell W. Cler sharp Cold NW wind.
Sunday 12 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Sharp raw East wind began to snow from East after dinner not very fast colder tonight
13 Boys Chored fixed up shop ready for Butchering tomorrow W. soft snow turned to rain raining yet near bed time strong wind
14 Killed 2 fine big hogs Flavius & Amelia & Benj'n helped Johnny Reesors Mary helped us yesterday & today W. cloudy strong W wind nearly all day about 2 in snow last night a little More today Mild
15 Boys salted meat J took Chop W. cloudy Mild
16 Boys Chored Cut some feed AM they went to Sale of Br N's effects PM J bought the old Horse Major @ $25.50 for us to drive he bought some more things Halter feed scoop & such David Groves were here to dinner I did not feel well enought to go I got Chills when I go out it was a pretty fine day a few sleighs running.
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17 Boys drew off stumps & roots W. Clear heavy squaals of snow at times Mild
18 Boys Chored AM they drew stumps PM W. very fine & clear pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 19 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by Br C Levi Grove & wife C Burkholder MN were here to dinner Benj'n & Family were here PM Daniels were here to supper W. very fine Cler & sharp 12 above this Morning
20 A helped us wash J went to the old Wilks farm on 3rd Con Pickering AM & brought 4 Heifers Suitable for Beef Ringers @ $60.00 A took grist Chop PM W. very fine Cler sharp
21 Boys & Henry Picked Geese Willis was here J helped Benj'ns thresh PM W. fine Mild Carl & Amelia were here PM helping
22 A went to Toronto 11 Geese lbs @ 14 cts 4 Barrels King Apples @ $2.00 20 Eggs @ 45 cts per Doz 1 Pig for Henry @ 11 1/4 per lba J & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine Cler pretty strong W. wind
23 A drew roots AM J chored they both went to Beane's sale PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I drove our Horse Major I like him very well Henry Came to got to Beane's sale he left little Willis here till he Came back I & Susanna Called at Alberts their little boy Johnny is quite sick W. fine Clear
24 Boys drew roots W. Mild Cloudy Alberts Johnny is very low
Christmas Day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse of Cayuga Joe's were here to dinner
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W. snow storm from East all day not very cold getting Colder this evening Alberts little Johnny died Early this morning about 1<u>00</u> will be Buried on Monday at 900 he died of Diabetes J Staid with Susanna
Sunday 26 at home J went to Henry's to dinner A helped Joe Barkeys & Benj'n Drudge dig a grave for Alberts Johnny W. Colder Cler strong W wind good sleighing when it get beaten
27 I & Susanna went to Johnny Reesors funeral Sermon on 1st Epistel Peter 1 C 18 & 19 Verses by C Burkholder Also a short sermon by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Anne Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Herman & family are here tonight Esther is here too for the night W. very fine MN brought Bishop Rittenhouse for ahort call PM
28 had our whole family at home to a Goose Roast they were all here except Elias's little Mary she was at her Grandpa Barkeys she is not very well Thomas's & B Diller's brought a party from Waterloo for a Call PM they were Paul Martin & wife & Ezra Bauman & wife Menno Steckly & wife from Hery township David Martin & wife W. very fine & Clear a little snow in the air
29 Boys helped wash & clean up the house AM A took grist PM W 10 below Zero ths morning Zero at noon going down PM Cler
30 A Ironed the Clothes that they washed J Chored My Nancy had a bad fall this Morning her foot Caught on a rug & she fell headlong into the little hall at the room door & struck her forehead against a Chair on the door jamb & cut her forehead pretty bad.
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She is up & around as usual W. quite cold yet but fine & Clear not so cold as yesterday
31 Boys drew home some roots & chored W Milder
Jan 1st 1910 at home Boys went a shooting got a fine big Rabbit Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. pretty Cler AM cloudy mild PM good sleighing Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 2 at home Elias's Called a few Minutes this PM J & A went to Daniels to dinner they were not at home they went to Enos's to dinner then they called at Davids PM W. Cool Clear
3 Boys brought 2 loads of Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.60 J helped Nancy wash AM W. strong W wind PM Flurries of snow not very Cold about an inch of snow last night
4 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J Chored W. very cold & cler below Zero all day
5 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & sleet nearly all day very strong wind last night quite Mild this evening
6 A Mended a lot of bags J went to Ceder Grove took 3 doz Eggs @ 36 cts. W. Cloudy mild all day Joe & Anne Called this evening
7 Boys Chored AM they went to Henry's PM W Cloudy AM fine & Clear PM Colder towards evening
8 J went to B Diller A took Chop to Davids W. Mostly Clear sharp
Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W quite fine blowed up Cold towards evening Susanna staid at Elias's
10 J went to B D's A went to Markham PM. W. Cler Cold A & Nancy washed AM Russell Groves is here to stay al night he is going to German school
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11 Boys Chored cut up old willow tree at Creek A Ironed AM put Brine on Pork PM W not so cold. Cloudy
12 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J took cream & Chored he brought Susanna home this evening German School closed this PM there was a very good attendance W. a very fine winter day Tilman Wideman & wife were here to supper
13 Boys Chored A took grist Chop PM Lewis Burkholder's were here to supper W. rather cloudy cool air from N East
14 A Oiled single Harness J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. strong steady wind from East all day with snow not very Cold
15 A took Cream AM he took 6 bags Oats to Davids to get Rolled PM J Chored & went to a sale on the old Tweedie farm PM W. Clear sharp little Willis Came home with him A from the Creamery he stays all night
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Joseph Groves were here to dinner w. heavy white frost this Morning Cloudy all day not Cold
17 Boys Chored J went to Markham PM he brought 500 lbs Oil Cake for us & 800 lbs for Flavius W. Cloudy mild A helped Nancy wash
18 A Mended bags & chored J got Horses Billy & Major shod PM W. pretty strong wind & drizzly rain at times not Cold Horse Chief has a Side Bone on his left fore leg we are Blistering at he is some better again.
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19 Boys sawed wood in bush AM they chored PM W. cloudy AM fine Cler PM we heard today that Samuel Ramer's eldest daughter Anne died last night will be Buried tomorrow at 9:30 at Wideman
20 A went to funeral of Annie Ramer with Joe & Anne J Chored Elias's children were here all day W. very fine thawing a little
21 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. Mild drizzly rain AM soft snow PM
22 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. very strong wind last night & all ay rain nearly all AM soft snow at tmes PM vrey heavy this evening not Cold wind from East
Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. Mild heavy squaals of snow at times there is good sleighing there is a good bed of Ice most places
24 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry's were here PM W. very fine & clear
25 Killed big hog 408 lbs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped W Mild Cler Dr Called Susanna is not so well she has an Eruption on her hand
26 J Chored A went to Toronot on Trolleys W. Smiths were here to dinner W. Mild pretty strong East wind snow at times PM
27 A Picked a lot of Chickens J Chored & took the Chickens to Ceder Grove Beatty takes them to Toronto W. mild Cloudy Blowed up Cold towards evening Daniels were here to dinner
28 Boys Chored A was at Beanes awhile AM they have a Bee to draw Bricks he helped
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to level the snow where they pile them Hermans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. very fine Cler Mild
29 A took grist J Chored AM J went to Ellis's sale at Green River PM W. quite Cold Cler Johnny Reesor's daughter Lucinda called PM
Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Mild Cloudy at times some snow in the air PM
31 A helped Nancy wash AM J went to Bob Jamies & bought 4 fine shoats @ $9.00 each they brought them home PM W. Mild snow is from East all day the snow is dry & light not much wind
Feb 1 A brought a load Bricks from Leslieville for Wilson Beane(Sidney's Widow) J Chored we had 5 sheep worried by dogs last night Joe Barkey dressed them today the dogs belonged to Arthur Reesor & George Maxwell also 1 gander & 2 Geese worried by the dogs they promised to pay us a fair price for them W. very fine sharp winter day Davids called awhile PM.
Candlemas day 2 J went to W Lottens to look for some Pigs AM got none he took grist Chop PM A Chored & Ironed W. Mild Cloudy nearly all day a little snow this evening
3 A Mended bags J went to Ceder Grove PM 6 doz Eggs @ 30 cts W. snow from East last night & AM wind not very strong about 6 in snow not very Cold
4 A took grist AM J Chored A took 50 1/2 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill @ $1.5 per Bus J went to Joes.
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& to Elias's W. very fine clear sharp air
5 A took 58 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill AM $1.5 per Bus AM A Chored PM J went to Joes & to Elias's PM W. Clear Cold 5 above Zero nearly all day Cold NW wind not very strong
Sunday 6 at home J & A went to Benj'n's to dinner W. Cler very Cold about 10 below this Morning 2 below at noon
7 I went to Annual Trustee meeting at Hebron AM there was no Quorum only Martin Barkey myself Albert & Thomas Reesor so we done no Business the same Trustees will serve (the three first names) Boys helped Nancy wash AM A went to Markham PM W. fine & Cler Mild
8 A brought 1100 lbs Bran @ $23 per ton from Spinks AM J Cleaned last of fall wheat 9 Bus A took it to Whitevale PM & got some flour w. fine Cler Mild thawing a very little
9 Boys Chored AM A took a Barrel of Talman Sweet apples to Beatty's @ $2.00 then he drew Ice for Beatty from Davids Henry's were here a few hours PM W. fine AM began to snow from NE about 4 PM snowing yet
10 Boys hung up Pork to smoke AM they both went to Johnsons sale on Sideroad north of Cider Mill west W. quite Cold sharp wind not much snow last night
11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold wind from East Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called awhile PM
12 Boys chored they went to Meeting house PM & fixed up things PM W. more or less snow all day not so cold.
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Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Groves C Burkholder spoke too visitors after Service Menno Burkholder & David Grove's whole family Daniels Called PM Thomas Dillers were here to supper W. very fine day Benj'ns were here awhile PM
14 Boys Chored A helped wash AM W. fine Clear Herman was here to dinner
15 Boys Chored J helped Thomas Kill a Pig AM A Ironed AM W. snow More or less all day wind started up from East about 10 AM strong from East PM not Cold
16 A took cream AM J took grist PM Mary & Children were here a while PM W. Clear quite Cold strong NW wind roads not badly drifted
17 A went to see the Italians working on the railroad AM they are blastin some big cuttings at Thomas Dillars J went to Henry's to dinner then Henry & he went to Mcfarlanes sale at Claremont W. Cler sharp & Cold Joe's called this evening
18 A went to Markham & to Davids to dinner he got a Gander @ $2.00 J went to Elias's & got a Goose @ $3.00 W. fine Clear quite Cold a little snow last night
19 A took Cream AM they Peeled apples PM W. fine Cler sharp air
Sunday 20 at home Menno Reesor's & family were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here all PM W. Cloudy not so Cold
21 A helped us wash AM they drew off stump wood & brought a load home PM W. Milder pretty clear
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22 A Ironed AM he worked at a Cabbage Knife for Henry's PM J went to Jess Cobers PM W. clear & fine sharp air
23 A finished the Cabbage Knife AM J Chored A went to Cobers & bought a Goose @ $1.60 W. a liitle snow last night a strong NW wind all day Cold Clear
24 Boys Chored A took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 30 cts PM J went to Elias's PM W. very Cold about 9 deg below this Morning fine & Clear
25 Henry's & Joe Burkholders were here to dinner W. fine & Cler Cold
26 Boys Chored Herman's Called awhile PM W. Milder air from East a little drizzle after dark J brought home some Chop PM
Sunday 27 at home Joe's were here to dinner Flavius & famiy & Thomas & Adeline were here all PM W. some rain last night light drizzle awhile this Morning, cloudy & Mild all day
28 A helped wash AM J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & to Elias's PM & left her there Boys Cleaned a Bureau that J bought at a sale W. very fine, thawing the snow is quite soft
March 1 A Ironed J took Grist AM they brought a load pine roots PM W. quite Mild Cloudy AM a heavy Mist & fog PM
2 A was at Hermans Papering & White washing J helped Thomas Kill 2 hogs AM W. very fine & Clear snow going fast Elias's & Teeny Stover were here to supper Joe's came after supper Teeny stays all night
3 J took Grist & took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts AM they began to cut wood in Bush PM I took Teeny & Susanna to Tennys this morning
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Susanna will stay awhile at Elias's & Joes W. very fine & cler snow going Creek high crows have been Cawing these few days
4 Boys put the smoked Pork up into Garrett & hung up the old sows Pork then they cut wood PM W. very fine Mild snow going
5 Boys cut & split wood A went to the Annual Meeting of the Ceder Grove threshing Companys Meeting at Flavius AM the Dividend was $15.00 per share they cut some feed PM W. very fine Cler & warm the snow is going sleighing is breaking up
Sunday 6 at home J went to Benj'ns & A went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy Mild a little cler at times distant thunder at times pretty heavy after dark a slight shower
7 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. froze last night Cold NW wind Clear
8 A Ironed J went to JD's AM the Cut wood PM W. a few inches snow last night & AM thawed PM Uriah Drudges were here PM
9 Boys sawed wood AM J & A went to Neilsons sale PM W. clear fine cold wind
10 Boys cut wood J took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 25 cts per doz PM W. Clear cold Air sleighing gone good Wheeling not many old drifts
11 Boys cut wood AM Benj'ns Man helped they both went to J Collins sale PM W. very fine & clear Cold air Joe brought Susanna home today
12 Boys cut wood & helped clean house W. fine & Clear sharp frost last night thawing in the sun I walked to Benj'ns PM Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat part of 22C by Br C Visitors after
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Service Hermans Henry's & Henry Boyers to dinner Benj'ns were here all PM & Daniels Called a few Minutes PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Colder with strong NW wind tonight
14 A helped wash AM he went to Benj'ns Sawing Bee PM J Chored AM he took a grist Chop PM W. very Cold & very strong NW wind last night & all day going down some this evening
15 A Ironed AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took 13 sheep & lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed he went to Beanes Br sale on 5th Con Pickering PM he bought 4 shoat Pigs @ $3.85 each Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was here to supper too W. Cler Cold not much wind
16 A went to Toronto Herman came & went with him they took 13 Carcasses Mutton left it at Ed Lewis's he was not there did not sell but they sold the skins @ $1.40 & 3 pr Chickens @ 16 cts per lb David Grove was here got 80 Bus seed Oats @ 50 W. very fine but Cold NW wind pretty strong
17 Boys cut wood awhile then A went to Flavius to a Meeting of Shareholders of our threshing Machine there was a Party there offered to Buy it but it was decided not to sell it they both went to Jesse Cober's sale PM Joseph Gaymans were here to supper W. fine Cler cold air
18 Boys Chored & rendered the Mutton tallow AM they cut wood PM W. fine clear AM freezing every night thawing in the sun
19 A worked in bush J took grist Chop AM then he worked in bush too I walked to Joes PM W. Mild cloudy at times thawing fast roads drying off fast.
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Sunday 20 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner W. heavy showers last night some thunder drizzly rain this Morning Clered up fine & mild Cooler this evening
21 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. frost last night Clear thawing today
22 Boys Chored J took grist Chop I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. fine warm rather cloudy we also Called at Flavius he was taken with a touch of Pneumonia last night is in bed
23 J took cream then went to Herman's left Horse Major there & walked home Benj'n helped J & A dress 4 Pigs PM Fanny helped too Herman Came this evening he is going to Toronto with A in the Morning I went to see Flavius this Morning he is about the same he is a little better this evening W. Air from EAst fine & warm
24 A & Herman went to Toronto 4 Pigs 445 bs 46 lbs Tallow 6 1/2 cts per lb J split wood in bush AM helped in house & raked door yard PM I walked to Elias's AM & to Flavius PM he is a little better W. fine warm Cler
Good Friday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C we had a few Visitors from Waterloo Thomas's brought them David Sydney & Nathaniel Martin & their wives Daniels & David Groves were here to dinner Henry's Called awhile PM W. a very fine Cler warm day Cool air from NW.
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25 J took cream A went to Markham on Bycicle AM they Chored & Cut some feed PM W. fine & warm Cool Air from NW I walked to Flavius PM he is sitting up at times
Easter Sunday 27 at home all day J & A took Susanna to David Groves & they went to Daniels to dinner W. Cold NW wind pretty strong PM turned to East PM
Easter Monday 28 A helped Nancy wash then they Cleaned Seed grain A took Chop to Davids PM I & Nancy went to Flavius PM he is getting better W. a lovely warm spring day strong W wind Calm this evening
29 Boys drew off pine roots at Flavius's AM A drew roots & J fixed tile drain PM W. quite warm looks like rain
30 Boys drew off stumps J went to Mrs Rainys sale near Boxgrove PM W. warm cloudy Misty al day slight shower AM
31 J Plowed headland behind Cider house A fixed a drain that was stopped they began to sow Oats in field East of dam PM W. strong W wind not very Cold
April 1 Boys nearly finished sowing field East of dam they leave a strip for Potatoes W. fine Clear Cool wind from west sharp white frost last night
2 A rolled both newly seeded fields NW & NE corner fields they are fairly good J finished field East of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all round W. a very fine day there are Hundreds of suckers caught in the little Rouge but we have not got any yet there have been some Caught in the Petticoat
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Sunday 3 at home all day J & A walked down to the new railroad they are getting on very well they expect to have the Cars running by Christmas W. Clear strong East wind all day pretty Cool
4 Boys Chored awhile A helped wash they started in field north of Meeting house about 10 AM they got it about half sowed with Oats w. Cloudy slight rain about 70 {symbol for degrees} AM very dark & Misty towards evening
5 Boys finished field north of Meeting house & sowed about half of field behind barn with Mixed grain W. Cloudy Misty Cleared up about 10 AM fine & Clear & warm PM Cloudy tonight I was not well all PM have pain in my side or groin
6 Boys worked at seeding I have been nearly sick all day Cloudy Misty
7 I had a very bad night we put Mustard on my side it is getting some better had no Appetite I feel some better this evening W. very strong Cool NW wind all day
8 Boys worked in fallow at Flavius AM they worked at the Seeding PM W. slight frost last night
9 Boys finished seeding I had a pretty bad night some hard spells of Pain sent for Dr last evening he said I should put on Turpentine it relieved me some he came today & gave me some Pills he said it was Colic W. strong NW wind clear Henry Called & left Willis he stays all night
Sunday 10 A & Nancy went to meeting at Hebron Davids brought Susanna home she staid here too Daniels were here to dinner Joe & Anne Called this evening.
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Flavius whole family Herman's & Davids Called PM MN called too I feel pretty well but I am weak have not much Pain W. Clear fine but Cold wind
11 A helped wash AM he Clipped Colt for J McCreight PM J took grist Chop AM W. Cloudy AM Flurries of soft snow & rain thawed as it fell our tub is about half full it has been empty a long time
12 Boys worked at fallow W. Clear Cool Br N's Lizzie was here PM & to supper sharp frost last night
13 Boys worked at fallow got it finished JD's were here to dinner W fine Clear I am some better but I am weak
14 A rolled AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes in back garden PM J Pulled out pine roots that Willard Degeer Blowed out yesterday he Blowed out the two Big ones East of young Ceder Swamp & the Beech tree back of Meeting sheds W. very fine & warm Cool air
15 Boys finishd rolling & took the Brush out of back garden & put dung onto the Berry Bushes w. Cool East wind Herman Called PM
16 A Made garden J harrowed root ground AM he helped in garden PM W. Cool East wind quite strong PM
Sunday 17 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. East wind pretty strong drizzly rain AM pretty heavy at times PM Calm this evening not raining at bedtime it freshened up our creek it was pretty low
18 A Cobbled Boots J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they were at Flavius working in PM things are beginning to grow fine the Fall wheat looks very well.
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19 A helped wash AM J took some Chop W. rain off & on all day pretty heavy PM Creek running quite fresh not Cold
20 J took cream in Thomas's place A Chored they cut stove wood out of Beech tree back of Meeting sheds PM W. partly Clear drizzly this evening Dr Called Susanna is not so well
21 A pulled down old board fence along Pickering Townline we intend to put up wire fence on the trees J took grist to Davids AM he & Thomas went to Manwells dipping suckers PM they caught 8 & bought a few more W. fine Cool air
22 Boys pulled out the Posts with the horses & drew home the boards W. very & clear I & Nancy made a fine lot of soft soap Susanna is worse we Called the Dr he came this evening he says it is the result of an Ulcerated Tooth that she had pulled a few weeks ago
23 Boys drew home the Posts from the Townline J sorted apples A Cleaned their Kitchen PM W. slight shower AM another this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne to supper W. Mild heavy rain last night some more today no heavy Cloudy some Misty
25 J helped wash AM he & Thomas went dipping suckers at Manwells PM Caught 12 the Rouge is quite high A worked at his Bureau W. showry a very heavy rain about 10 AM our creek is coming up & the bush is turned green
26 A helped scrub Hebron Meeting house J took some Chop AM they Chored PM Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W. a very heavy rain last night some thunder
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Our Creek was quite full this morning but the Rouge was higher than it has been since 1878 the Ceder Grove Bridge is wrecked & perhaps some more
27 Boys helped Clean house Benj'n's Fanny & her girl Amy Mayberry helped too W. fine Cler cool air from NW
28 Boys Chored Henry's were here awhile PM Willis stays all night Boys Caught 25 suckers in the Petticoat last evening one in our field they are away again this evening W. slight frost last night Cler today
29 A took Willis home then went to David Groves to dinner he got 5 bags Potatoes J Chored W. cloudy cool began to rain towards noon rain off & on all PM they got about 2 doz suckers last evening W.
30 J took cream A Mended Harness AM they banked wire fence PM & drew away west lane fence north of barn W. Cool cler Anne & Esther Barkey wee here awhile PM Mare Queen was taken sick this evening sent for Jim Armstrong he Came but she was better he says her Teeth are bad he will Call & file them next week
May 1 at home Thomas & whole family were here to dinner W. Cler drizzly off & on all day Susanna had a bad night is some better today
2 J helped wash A dug Post holes between showers Flavius' Fanny & Amelia were here PM helping to Clean our Cook house PM W. Cloudy some showers AM raining PM a very heavy rain PM some heavy thunder the creek is fully as high as it was last week
3 A went Mushroom hunting AM he got a fine lot J Chored A went dipping with Thomas PM got none W. drizzle at times Clear tonight Cool
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4 Boys dug Post holes I went to Ceder Grove AM my left knee is very lame these few days W. fine Cler Cool wind from north
Ascension day 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St John 21 C by Bishop Paul Martin Herman's Lydia & Harvey & Frank Martin Ramer were here to dinner Daniels & Davids Groves Called PM Russell Grove was here to dinner too W. very fine Cler Cold N wind not strong A & Flavius Caught 25 suckers above our creek this evening we got near 100 in Petticoat this spring so far
6 Boys dug Post holes W. Clear Cool air I have lame Knee & back I cannot get around very well Thomas's Esther helps the boys 2 days in the week she is here today she took Susanna to Flavius's AM brought her home PM with Horse Major
7 Boys worked at putting in Posts J went to Markham AM we heard today that our good and Gracious King Edward the 7th died last night at 11:45 W. very fine & cler
Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated Edward Moyer's MN's & Enos Nighswanders David & Peter Lucinda Reesor & Lizzie Burkholder were here to dinner Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening Henry's Called PM w. rather cloudy a slight shower about noon fine PM
9 A Chored AM J helped wash they ganged Mangel ground South of Orchard PM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind PM
10 Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here house cleaning A helped then worked on Mangel ground they sowed some PM W. Cool slight squaal PM Matt Burkholder Called awhile AM
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11 Boys put wire on lane fence north of bush they worked on Mangel ground PM Benj'ns Fanny was here awhile PM putting up curtains in our room PM Teenie Stover & Elias A{cut off} were here to dinner W. Clear Cool NW wind Herman's Came with WH Trans horse Rob the Ranter to stay all night
12 Boys worked on Mangel ground J took Chop PM he took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts per doz W. Cold NW wind all day Clear I am not very strong yet but I feel well enough but am very weak
13 Boys worked at Mangel ground J sowed the last of them A ganged in Corn ground W. Clear Cool NW wind Cloudy slight drizzle at times PM Harvey & Carl Called in evening
14 A drew dung on Potatoes ground East of dam J planted Early Potatoes A dug garden PM J run the empty drill over the mangel drills PM W Cloudy Cool air I & Nancy made fine lot of soap
Whitsunday 15 at home J & A went to Henrys to dinner Elias's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder was here PM W. very fine & clear day Cool air white frost last night
Whitmonday 16 J rolled & harrowed the Corn ground A took a fat Heifer to Locust Hill for A Boyd @ $5.75 per Cwt She Came to $44.00 he went shooting Ground hogs PM Susanna went to guilting at Johny Ramers W. Clear Cool Air
17 J sowed Silo Corn A Chored then they finished digging the garden Henry & Willis Called this morning rather Cloudy
18 Boys Plowed along new wire fence along the Pickering townline AM they dressed the Twin Calves & 2 Pigs PM J took
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19 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19cts W. a slight rain this morning strong NW wind PM Cool
19 J took grist Chop Cut seed Potatoes & Chored A went to Toronto with Billy in Democrat 2 Calves @ 10 1/2 cts per lb 167 lbs 2 Pigs 227 lbs @ $12.75 Dr Called PM we sent for him I am no better he says I have Bronchitis W. fine Cler Cool air
20 J Plowed Potatoe ground A cut up old rails AM they planted Potatoes PM W. Cloudy AM began to rain about 4 PM raining yet
21 Boys Carried Apple Barrels & Boxes out of cellar Am they Chored PM Henry Called this Morning W. very fine rain last night this has been a very growing day first warm day this season
Sunday 22 at home J & A went to Davids to dinner Lewis came here with them his will stay a few days Amelia & Eva & Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys Came PM W. rather Cloudy & a shower after dinner Cooler
23 A went to Henry's to do some Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he hoed PM W. very foggy & Misty AM heavy shower of rain some thunder PM Daniels were here to supper Lewis Groves & Benj'ns Wilfred are here to stay all night
24 J took grist AM he plowed PM W. fine rather Cloudy at times foggy at times Russell Came & took Lewis home this evening Caught a Carp in Davids Pond about 18 in long
25 J Chored Anne was here PM W. rather Cloudy Cool
26 J took Chop & took 23 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove Flavius' Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here AM House Cleaning W. pretty Cler Cool
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27 J Plowed back garden & Chored W. cler Cool NW wind Teenie Stover was here to supper
28 J harrowed the Corn it is Coming up fine W. very fine & Clear warm PM A Came home from Henry's he is not done yet
Sunday 29 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Cool some thunder Clouds went around South this evening
30 A went to Henry's to do more Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he went to Ceder Grove to get some shoes set PM. W. Cloudy Cool drizzly rain a very heavy shower PM
31 J took cream & chored John Hoover & his sister Sally Brillinger were here to dinner W. pretty Cloudy quite Cool
June 1 J sorted Apples he took some to B Dillers he will try to sell them to the Railroad Builders W. Cloudy Cool a little drizzly at times Br in law Enos Hoover Called awhile PM
2 J took cream & Chored we had a Call from Noah Brownsberger PM Flavius brought him Henry & A took away a Beef Ringer that Henry bought off us @ 5 1/2 per Cwt W. rather cloudy Cool a little drizzly
3 J sorted apples & went to Ceder Grove he took some more to B Dillers for the Railway men I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's AM I am pretty weak yet but I am not sick W. Cler Cool
4 J took cream AM he Chored PM I went to Joe's PM W. fine Cler Cool Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 5 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 14 C by Levi Grove Henry's & Davids were here to dinner & Daniels to supper w. Cloudy began to drizzle about 9 AM drizzly all day
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6 A went to Henrys to work at Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he brought load of rubbish out of Flavius fallow for summer wood PM W. partly Cler AM Cloudy PM
7 J took load Chop AM he Chored PM I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's PM W. very fine & Cler Cool NW wind
8 J grubbed Mangel with seeder AM he Cultivated Corn PM I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm Susanna & Thomas's Martha went to Markham AM with our horse Major
9 J & A worked around drawing gravel from Arthur Reesor's on 11th Con Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner Willis was here too Henry's went to Toronto & left him here till they come home they went on Trolleys W. fine Cler
10 J drew gravel A filled Am then he took Nancy to Daniels Enos is very sick does not expect to get better. I am not better yet but am up & around heard this morning that Elias's had a Boy Baby born this morning all well W. very fine & Cler lovely June weather
11 A went to Davids to draw stones for to fix his dam J took Nancy to Elias's to see the little boy they are quite smart J got Horse Major shod AM W. Cloudy AM rain from East PM
Sunday 12 at home had a call from Mr & Mrs H Wilson & Mrs Wamen of Markham awhile PM W. rather Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM
13 A helped wash J took grist Cho AM J scuffled Mangels A topped some thistles W. very fine & warm warmest day so far
14 Boys worked at Wire fence along front lane Am J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers
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awhile his wife has been sick is better they went to Henry's to supper W. very warm
15 Boys hoed some Mangels J took grist Chop PM they put up our Mail Box at end of lane we have Free Delivery now our Beef ring opened today I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM to see the Baby Boy they were quite smart W. very very warm
17 A Pointed up the Bricks on north side of old Kitchen J scuffled Potatoes & patched Kitchen roof I took Susanna to Joe's and left her there W. very very warm a very fine shower about 5 PM some pretty heavy thunder & very heavy rain filled our pond Creek running lively
18 Boys Chored A went to W Trans J went to Ceder Grove then he brought Susanna home PM W. not quite so warm
Sunday 19 J & A went to Hermans to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. very very warm but a fine Breeze
20 J helped wash then they hoed Mangels A got Thomas's Grubber awhile this evening & Grubbed the Corn W. Cler & very very warm
21 Boys hoed Mangels & Topped thistles I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm Clouded up this evening
22 Boys Cut thistles & hoed Mangels w. very very warm Henry & Willis Called awhile this evening
23 Boys hoed Mangels W. very very warm Cler
24 Boys finished hoeing Mangels W. fine & Cool Esther Grove & Lewis were here to supper
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25 J took grist Chop & Grubbed Potatoes & Mangels A Chored AM he went to Arther PM I went to Elias's PM W pretty warm fine Breeze
Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Breeze from East
27 A helped wash AM J grubbed Mangels they both scuffled Corn PM W. cloudy Mostly all AM some drizzly rain PM
28 A Scuffled Corn J & Nancy went to Markham & went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is better Enos is very sick yet W. Cler fine Cool Breeze
29 A took 4 hogs 1040 lb to Markham to Boyd @ $8.80 per Cwt J hoed Potatoes they cut some hay in Meadow PM I took Susanna to Patching Bee at Johny Reesor's & brought home PM I & Nancy went to Elias PM little Frank is not very well W. Cler warm, Cool Breeze
30 Boys hoed Corn & J Tedded hay PM Levi Groves brought Moses Weber & wife & Deacon Levi Martin & wife from Waterloo they gave us a nice long Call PM A went to Funeral of Mrs Burrows at the 11th Con PM Herman's Lydia & Frank were here to dinner Harvey was here too but he went to Benj'ns to dinner W. rather Cloudy quite warm
July 1 Boys hoed Corn & raked & cocked hay PM w. Cloudy calm & close smokey PM I went to Elias's PM the children are getting better they were not well
2 Boys put Paris Green on Potatoes AM they drew in 4 loads hay PM W. very very Close & Sultry Cloudy & smokey at times there are Bush fires in the north I went to Johny Reesors & to Elias's PM
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Sunday 3 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel very well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Br C Christian Burkholder & MN were here to dinner w. very very warm but a fine little Breeze Cool wind from NW this evening
4 A helped wash AM they finished drawing in the hay that was on Cocks three loads PM A went to Unionville on Bycicle after supper for repairs for Tedder W. very fine Cool day
5 they Cut last of meadows & raked & cocked what was cut yesterday they went to Locust Hill after supper the Butter factory was Burned down this AM they went to see what we will do with our Cream I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. pretty warm
6 Boys raked & cocked last of hay in the Meadow they drew in 4 loads PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought here home PM W. very fine quite warm the Butter factory will be running again in about 2 weeks if all goes well.
7 A took load gravel to Butter factory AM J hoed Corn they both hoed PM W. a very fine shower this morning Some more showers went around PM
8 Boys hoed corn awhile then took in 2 loads hay AM & 5 loads PM which is the last except rakings A went to see how Enos Ramers after supper & J raked Meadow stubble after supper w. pretty warm fine Breeze
9 Boys hoed & Cultivated Corn J raked last of Meadow & they brought it in Henry's Called PM W. very warm 85 deg at noon.
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July 1910
Sunday July 10 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their family they Call their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin Flavius & family were all PM W. pretty Cloudy very warm thunder clouds going around
11 J helped Nancy wash AM A hoed Corn J Cultivated Corn PM A went to D sewells helping to lay the Foundation for a barn PM W. Cooler but still warm there was a heavy rain up towards Altona yesterday
12 A got Mares Jenny & Queen shod AM J took grist Chop AM they Chored moved Horse Power & fixed road along dam to Wheat field gate & hoed in Corn PM I & Nancy went to Joes for a Basket of Cherries AM W. rather Cloudy a fine shower PM looks like More
13 A helped to rebuild the Butter factory J took Susanna to Henry's left here there then he Cut some hay in swales & Cut thistles in Pasture field w. fine Cool Breeze from NW very fine rain last night
14 J finished scuffling Mangels & raked up some swale hay A cut thistles in pasture field AM he went to D Sewell's barn raising PM W. Cler pretty warm but fine Breeze Herman made his last round with his horse today
15 Boys finished Cutting thistles in the Pasture field then they took in the swale hay & J raked some rakings at Thomas's we are getting some from him W. quite warm sultry & Close towards evening I went to Elias's this morning I am very lame my right hip this PM
16 Boys Chored J took grist Chop AM Some parts of Binder AM
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they began to Plow in Meadow AM W. fine heavy rain Early this evening some thunder it rained quite hard at times fine & Cool PM
Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry brought Susanna home AM then J brought her to Flavius & they staid for dinner too W. very fine & Cool A was there for dinner too JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman Came to stay all night
18 Boys Plowed in Meadow they helped to wash & Churn butter after supper W. a very fine day Cool Breeze
19 Boys Plowed AM they began to Cut Wheat PM it is a very good crop by appearance Mary & her hired girl & all the Children were here today Picking raspberries in our garden Hermans Harvey & CArl were here to dinner W. a very fine day warm sun but nice air
20 Boys finished cutting & shocking wheat Elias helped to shock W. very fine warm
21 Boys Plowed I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 doz Eggs 19cts 16 lbs Butter 18c ts Mary & & her children & hired girl were here Picking Berries & Herman's were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy slight shower at noon thunder in the south west this evening
22 Boys plowed AM they cut the Barley south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove after dinner then I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder awhile PM W. pretty heavy thunder & fine shower of rain last night warm today Cloudy
23 Boys Plowed then they Cut Barley on the Knoll W. warm Cloudy
Sunday 24 we started to go to Benj'ns we went too Benj'n Came PM W. quite warm
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a very fine & heavy shower about 5 oclock a good & soaking rain some thunder
25 A set up wheat shocks & helped us wash after 3 PM J harrowed the sod W. Clear a strong NW wind warm A went to Markham after supper for some Wire fence
26 Boys laid down the Barley shocks south of bush & drew in one load of Wheat AM Benj'n & his 2 men with team & they drew in 6 loads of Wheat & 5 of Barley off the Knoll PM W. warm sun & Cool Breeze a few drops of rain PM but Clear again
27 Benj'n & 2 Men & team helped draw in AM they drew in 3 big loads barley south of bush & 6 loads of Wheat till noon then they went to Benj'n & drew in Peas till after 2 PM when a storm of rain & hail stopped them there was some heavy thunder the old James Lawson barn on 3rd Con Pickering was burned there was heavy hail here but no damage
28 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM they all came down PM & drew in 12 loads Wheat Saml Brownsberger & Lizzie were here to dinner Br inlaw Enos's Called PM W. fine Cler warm sun cool Air
29 they drew in last of Our Wheat loads making 30 loads off 12 acres then they all went to Benj'ns & drew in till a shower stopped them about 1/2 past 4 PM distant thunder nice little shower
30 Boys helped Benj'n draw in Wheat W. very fine cler Cool NW wind
Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3 C by C Gayman Hermans Harvey Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner W. a very lovely day Cool air from North
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August 1 Boys Helped Benj'n finish drawing in Wheat then began Cutting Oats I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner there Called at C Burkholder's about 2 hours his wife is quite Poorly thresh went to Henry's & staid all night
2 We Came home AM Willis Cae with us he stays a few days Boys cut grain it was a little drizzly at times yesterday today it was fine & cler quite warm PM
3 Boys & Benj'n & his Man finished Cutting the last of the grain till about 4 PM then they went home & J Cut the spring wheat W. cler warm Cloudy PM a slight shower at bedtime Br C brought David Martin & wife from Pennsylvania for a Call PM
4 Boys drew dung with 4 waggons AM & 3 PM Boys helped all day & Flavius AM they drew on Knoll & on Meadow ground Teenie Stover was here to day W. a very stormy night heavy rain heavy thunder & lightning James Dimmas barn was struck & burned it struck an ash tree & fence Post in our back lane heard today that Dr Robinson was found lying dead in his house he died of a Paralytic Stroke
5 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung AM they helped Flavius draw dung PM W. Cool I & Nancy went awhile to Joes AM Esther & Lewis Called PM Lewis staying over night
6 Boys helped Benj'n Cut Oats with Binder & team W. cloudy AM Cler PM Cool Air I went to Ceder Grove this Morning & brought home grist from Mill
Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to see the boy born about 4 AM all well staid to dinner.
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J & A went to Henry's to dinner Frank Grove Came to stay a few days W. fine Cool air AM warm PM a little Cloudy
8 A helped Benj'n thresh J & Elias drew in 3 loads Mixed grain & Oats & J fixed up things ready to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands to help thresh W. partly Cloudy
9 threshed with our Syndicate Machine 12 acres fall Wheat (Dawson) about 550 Bus 8 acres Barley about 200 Bus 1 load Mixed Peas & Oats about Bus 1 load Pine Oats about Bus W. rather cloudy PM slight drizzle at times a fine shower after dark some distant thunder Joseph Groves brought M{illegible} & wife & Winger & wife from Indiana for a Call PM I & Nancy went to Joes PM their Baby is not very well Esther was here today & took Frank home Henry's Called awhile PM
10 J helped Flavius thresh AM & Bob Milroys PM A spread dung I took Susanna to Joes this morning the Baby is very sick Adeline & Ben Stover's wife were here to dinner we heard the Baby died about 11 AM I & Nancy went down again PM Anne is doing pretty well A & J & Benj'n are digging a grave for the baby this evening W. warm rather cloudy through the day a thunder shower went around PM
11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J took Chop & then he ganged on Knoll we Buried Anne's Baby at 4 PM (no service) W. very fine warm sun but fine Breeze
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12 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM then Benj'n helped boys draw in 21 loads mixed grain PM W. Cler warm fine PM
13 Boys drew in 11 loads Mixed grain AM Benj'n helped then they helped Benj'n PM I & Nancy went awhile to see Anne PM she is doing well W. warm rather Cloudy at times
Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Daniels to dinner Frank & Ada went to JD's with us then we brought them home to supper W. warm rather Cloudy
15 Benj'n helped boys with team they finished our Harvest took in 14 loads till about 3 PM then they went to Benj'n I went to Davids & brought Susanna home AM I got very tired W. quite warm slight rain this evening a little distant thunder heard this evening that Jacob Diller was badly hurt today he lost his balance on a beam & jumped into the Mow where the fork was sticking upright in the grain it entered his body & he is badly torn
16 Boys helped Benj'n Finish drawing in I went to JD's this morning to see Jacob he is badly hurt is in bed W. quite warm cloudy all PM a slight rain this evening
17 Boys harrowed & Disced sod W. cloudy & dull nearly all day drizzly rain at times
18 Boys Ganged & harrowed on Knoll & on sod W. a fine shower last night some thunder dull & cloudy Cleared up fine toward evening warm
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I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's AM Anne is quite smart I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM
19 Boys ganged on Knoll got it finished W. quite warm I went to see how Jacob Diller is he is pretty bad yet they will let nobody in to see him W. very fine
20 Boys finished drawing dung on sod took in last of rakings big load J took Susanna to Dr Daly at Dunbarton she is not very well I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM Alma is sick W fine Cler pretty warm fine Breeze
Sunday 21 at home Johny Ramer's & Ethel Scott Herman & family & Amelia & Eva were here to dinner Ernie & Carl came PM J & A went to Henrys after supper W. a very fine day Eliass Alma is quite sick A went down this Morning & again PM she is no better
22 A & Carl ganged in field north of Meeting house J Chored & got gan Plow fixed & hoed Mangels W. a fine thunder shower before Breakfast cloudy nearly all day warm J went to Elias's Alma is some better
23 A & Carl ganged J Chored & hoed Mangels & took grist chop with Major I & Nancy went to Elias's Alma is in bed yet but doing pretty well Br C's brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Widow Hansberger from Cayuga for a Call PM W. Cloudy very warm sultry
24 J & Carl finished ganging field east of dam.
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A finished spreading dung AM then he & Carl ganged south of bush J hoed Mangels PM I & Nancy went to Daniels Enos is poorly W. dull Misty AM some Cler PM very warm
25 Boys ganged in field behind Cider house J took grist PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home PM Alma is a little better is fast in bed yet W. very warm a strong west wind quite strong at times PM
26 Boys nearly finished ganging behind Cider house I went to JD's this morning Jacob is about the same I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Alma is some better W. quite Cool a strong wind all AM gone down this evening slight shower last night
27 A grubbed the sod for Wheat J Disked the Knoll W very fine clear I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron. All passed off well
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gaymn Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Burkholder Benj'n & Johny Drudge were here to dinner Henry's & Davids called awhile P.M W. a very fine day a little cloudy at times
29 A harrowed the ground that was ganged J brought home some Pine roots & then he harrowed too J took Susanna to Elias's & went to Ceder Grove AM brought her home PM. W. very very fine & cler
30 A began sowing Wheat 1 Bus per Acre then he will cross it with another Bush J took cream then he hoed Mangels
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I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner he is not well he has been Bleeding at the nose frequently the last few weeks he does not look well but is up & around W. Cool East wind looks like rain
31 A finished sowing Wheat 13 acres the Knoll & 8 acres across Creek J Cleaned water furrows & brought home load wood W. a fine shower AM some heavy thunder AM one very heavy Clap
Sept 1 J rolled where he had ganged A helped Elias's thresh AM they Chored PM W. very fine & clear Fanny Lehman was here to dinner
2 J took cream then he helped Benj'n draw dung A helped too with team W. very fine day
3 Boys drew dung on field behind Cider house Benj'n helped alos Mayberry & Sherman March helped AM with team Henry's were here to supper W. pretty warm AM a few showers W. pretty warm AM a few showers PM some thunder
Sunday 4 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin he is growing fine Joe's were here & Abraham Rittenhouse also to dinner Amelia & Eva came here PM W. a very fine day
5 Boys cleaned wheat J took 2 grists to Davids a good many are getting seed Wheat off us @ 1.05 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius' awhile PM W. showry AM & drizzly Cloudy all PM.
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6 J helped Nancy wash J boiled some sweet apples sugar & water A helped NB's thresh till about 3 PM J helped A spread dung till evening AB's Lizzie was here to supper W. a very heavy rain Early this Morning some thunder dam half full Cloudy AM Cleared up PM warm
7 Boys began Plowing in Wheat stubble W. very fine Clear
8 A & Herman Plowed J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM & then he & A Plowed & Herman spread dung PM he will spread again tomorrow W. quite warm
9 Herman finished spreading dung till noon then he went home A finished drawing dung then he Plowed in Wheat stubble & J Discked behind Cider house I walked to Elias's AM W. clear & quite Cool NW wind
10 A Plowed J finished Discking behind Cider house then he Plowed too W. Cler Cool this morning fine today
Sunday 11 at home Flavius' Fanny & Eva Joe & Anne were here to dinner w. very fine & Clear
12 Boys Plowed J helped wash till 900 I went to Joes AM & took grist PM W quite warm showers went around PM Cool wind from north this evening
13 Boys nearly finished Plowing wheat stubble I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Henry's PM Sarah has Typhoid fever is in bed pretty sick W. quite Cool Clear North wind
14 Boys dug Potatoes Carl helped a very good crop I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all around
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I went to Elias's PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM J Plowed headlands in Wheat stubble this morning W. fine Cler quite Cool this Morning
15 A Plowed south of bush J brought load of Pine roots from Flavius & load of wood of wood from bush AM he helped A Hoover fix Corn Binder PM & started cutting some feed Corn it runs well W. very fine & Clear we Called Dr Dale of Dunbarton to Come to see Nancy's foot & eg it has been swelling of late he thinks he can help it A helped Alick Milroy thresh AM
16 J & A Plowed south of bush W. Clear
17 Boys finished Plowing south of bush then drew in some feed Corn J went to Peter's driving house raining I brought Amelia at noon to help Nancy A took grist Chop W. very fine day
Sunday 18 at home J & A went to Henry's PM Sarah is doing very well W. cloudy
19 A helped Thomas fill Silo till 3 PM J Cut our Corn then we began to fill about 4 PM got on very well W. clear
20 Finished Cutting Corn till after 9 oclock silo about full then A helped Petty's J began single Plowing behind Cider house W. fine Clear Uriah Drudges brought Pre John Kurts & Deacn Daniel Burkholder from Pennsylvania for a Call PM Daniels were here to supper Joes Called this evening
21 A helped Benj'n fill then they went to Johny Bean's J ganged behind Cider house.
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I went to Ceder Grove PM w. Cler fine
22 J ganged A helped J Bear fill silo awhile then he ganged too W. sharp white frost last night very fine today I took Eggs 14 doz to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts AM
23 A helped fill silo at Johny Bear's & than at Courtneys J Plowed awhile East of Dam I & Nancy went to Henry's to Dinner Sarah is up again W. rather Cloudy looks like rain Willis came with us he stays till Sunday
24 J Plowed A got Mares shod then he Plowed too W. cloudy slight drizzle of rain nearly all day I & Willis went to Joes PM
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Abraham Lehman was here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning but fine day
26 Boys Plowed J helped to wash this morning W. rather Cloudy Mild
27 Boys Plowed between showers J took load Oats & got them Chopped PM This my 74th Birthday w Mild drizzly AM some heavy showers PM Some distant thunder
28 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo then they moved to NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine
29 J Plowed A helped NB fill silo AM then he Plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Herman was here to dinner yesterday.
30 A helped fill silo at Scotts & G Dimmas J Plowed
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I & Nancy went to David Groves to dinner W. very fine & warm
Oct 1 Boys finished Plowing field East of Dam AM A helped A Dimma fill silo & J took grist Chop PM Carl took Susanna to Dr Dale's AM with our Horse & Buggy W. a heavy thunder storm last night after 10<u>00</u> no Damage near here but it was heavy not much rain Cler today but a very strong NW wind. Cool
Sunday 2 I & Nancy started to got to Benj'ns AM but Wilfred Met us & told us that they had Company then we turned back Elias's were here all PM W. very fine A & Susanna were in meeting at Altona
3 A was at Dimma's filling silo AM J took Cream then he drew Mangels Elias Ross Stover Mart & Joe Barkey pulled them today J helped wash after he Came home he & A drew Mangels with 2 Waggons PM 13 loads W. very fine Cler
4 A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo J drew in Mangels 5 loads & one feed Corn W. Cloudy slight drizzle at times AM some pretty heavy shower's PM & More this evening
5 A Plowed AM he went to J Dimmas Barn raising PM J took cream then he Plowed J brought Anne AM she helped Nancy J took her home after supper W. Cloudy drizzly a few heavy showers pretty warm
6 Boys Chored Thomas's brought John Martin & wife from Lancaster Penn for a good Call PM W. rain rain fine & drizzly all day Cool raining yet at bedtime
7 A & J went to Markham Mary & the Children were here all day W. a very fine day Thomas Diller's called this evening
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8 J took Cream then he & A drew Mangels J went to Jacob Hoover's sale on 9th Con Markham PM A drew in last of Mangels PM We Called up Dr Dales PM he says Nancy's leg & foot are doing well but she Must keep quiet I also got some Medicine he says My Heart is affected & I Must Keep quiet W a sharp white frost last night fine today
Sunday 9 at home Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner A went to Daniels to dinner W. Cloudy at times pretty Cold NW wind PM
10 A Picked winter Apples J washed AM then he Picked Apples too W very fine & Clear
11 Boys Plowed A brought grist Chop this morning they drew in all the feed Corn this evening AB's Lizzie & Martha Stover Called PM W. very fine
12 Boys Plowed awhile went to Selby's sale near Herman's PM J brought a Cow home that he bought off Herman @ $30.00 we intend to fatten her W. Cool fine & Cler Lydia & Bertha Called PM
13 Boys Plowed AM J took grist Chop & Picked Apples PM A Plowed PM W. sharp frost last night Ice thick as window glass Cler today Cold N wind
14 Boys Plowed AM Picked apples PM W. Cloudy
15 Boys Plowed AM A helped Henry's Pick Potatoes PM J Plowed PM W. Cloudy at times AM fine Cler warm PM
Sunday 16 at home Hermans & Flavius's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day Boys & Esther went to Benj'ns this evening Esther is here every day now
17 A Plowed J helped wash then he Plowed too they finished the sod till noon then A helped W Taylor fill silo J took grist Chop Susanna went with him & they went to Ceder Grove to the store
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W. very very fine Cler day
18 A helped W Taylor fill silo J drew home stove wood from old bush AM they Picked apples PM Anne was here today sewing w. very very fine Cler
19 Boys picked Apples Anne was here sewing I took home Frank Ada & Mary Mary's Children they were here today W. very fine Cler day David Grove's Called this evening
20 Boys Chored AM A drew stone off Corn ground J took grist Chop & got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. warm cler slight shower PM
21 A took 12 bags Cider Apples to Lapps & left them J brought some Pine roots AM he Cultivated Corn stubble PM A brought load gravel from Collins Pit PM W. Cler Cold East wind pretty strong PM
22 Boys drew dung on west part of field behind Cider house W. fine shower last night Clear AM Cloudy Cool PM some drizzle this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Anne was here PM sewing
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St John 4th C by Joseph Wismer from Clinton Joseph Groves Henry's & Mart Ramer & Adeline were here to dinner W. rather drizzly this Morning fine Cler PM Cool wind from NW
24 A Plowed in Corn Stubble J took crocks & a Cider Barrel to Lapps AM he Plowed too PM W. cloudy Mild sharp white frost this Morning
25 Boys Plowed AM Herman Came AM he Killed & dressed a Calf of his own he & Flavius helped Boys dress 8 of our Pigs & Picked 10 Roosters PM W. Cloudy fine shower last night fine Cler PM Cloudy AM
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26 J brought home Sauce from Lapps AM he Plowed PM A & Herman went to Toronto with our horse Billy & Herman's horse 8 Pigs average 17 lbs @ $10.75 per Cwt Herman's calf 105 lbs @ 11 Roosters 14 cts per lb W. pretty Cler drizzly rain this evening
27 Boys Chored AM A helped W Taylor thresh PM W. some rain last night drizzly at times Am mostly Cler PM strong NW wind Calm tonight this is the 53 anniversary of our wedding day and I have never regretted it Esther went home this Morning she & Martha Johny's Lucinda & Ethel Scott go to Waterloo tomorrow
28 A helped Taylor thresh J Plowed W Cler some squaals a heavy squaal of soft snow at noon all thawed Nancy's foof is doing pretty well I think I am some better too
29 Boys Plowed then they helped Thomas thresh an hour before noon Henry & Willis Called awhile AM J took grist Chop PM W sharp white frost last night a thick Ice
Sunday 30 I & Nancy <s>& Susanna</s> went to Br C's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. Clear Cold rain & SW wind
Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C Herman & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper w. very very fine & Clear
Nov 1 A helped J Beane thresh for Benj'n J ganged behind Cider house A ganged too W. fine Cler pretty Cold AM Milder PM we heard that Enos Ramer died at 600 this Morning J & A went up after supper
2 A drew stones off fields J brought Anne she helped to sew today J Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler
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Esther Came again she was on a visit to Waterloo with Martha Lucinda & Ethel Scott
3 A Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Enos Ramer J got Barrel of Cider Made AM he Chored PM W Clear Sharp Air Dr Called to see me today he say I am doing pretty well
4 A helped JD's thresh J took grist to Davids AM he brought 500 tiles from Pettys PM W. Cler sharp frost last night Cold NW all day thawed in sun
5 A helped JD's thresh till near 1000 J took grist then they put winter apples into Cellar put on storm doors & Chored PM W. Clear sharp NW white frost
Sunday 6 A Susanna & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J went to Flavius PM W raw Cold W wind squaals of snow at times pretty heavy after dark
7 A helped Elias's thresh from 1000 AM till about 3 PM then he helped Johny Reesor's till night J took Cream then went to Daniels to dinner & brought home 4 Roosters @$1.00 each I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM w. Cler Sharp air about 2 in snow on the ground the air did not thaw much till towards evening mostly gone now
8 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J J took grist Chop AM he helped Benj'n Kill a Pig PM W. partly Cler sharp air frost last night
9 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till about 10 AM J took cream J Susanna & Esther went to see the steam shovel working on the CNR at Thomas Diller's Cut A brought 600 lbs Coal at Locust Hill to fire the threshing Engine W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times nearly all day
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10 Boys Chored W. drizzly rain about all day Mild
11 A took 5 bags Wheat to Whitevale & brought home 17 Paper bags Flour & went by Locust Hill & got 600 stove Coal AM he helped Benj'n thresh after 3 PM J got horse Chief shod on front feet & got 5 bags grain Chopped for Cows AM he Chored PM W. frost last night partly Cler today some snow flurries
12 A helped Benj'n thresh till after 4 PM J took cream & Chored W. fine & Clear
Sunday 13 at home Henry's were here to dinner & supper Flavius & Amelia & Eva were here all PM W. soft snow nearly all AM Cler PM Mild
14 Threshed got done about 1/2 past 3 PM Oats did not turn out very well they were badly threshed with hail when they were in head W. partly Cler mild
15 A went to Plowing Bee at J Dimmas J took grist Chop & Chored W. Clear AM rather Cloudy PM Cool air Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinner
16 A took grist then he helped Flavius Kill 2 Pigs J Chored they put in some tiles in field behind Cider house PM W. Cloudy rain NW wind
17 Boys put in Tiles I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner W Cler some frost last night raw west wind
18 Boys drew off stones AM they put in tiles PM I & Nancy went to Flavius's to dinner W. partly Cler flurries of soft snow PM
19 Boys Clipped a Pony for Benj'ns Wilfred AM Henry & Willis Came then they went to see the Railroad Willis stays all night W. cold raw air
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he went to Dr Dales he does not feel well remarks by C Burkholders sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C C Burkholder's MN & Daniels were here to dinner George Cobers was
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here to supper W. Dull cloudy not very Cold
21 A helped wash J chored then they set the Horsepower & carried over a lot of Corn I & Nancy & Susanna went to David Ramer's to a Venison dinner (it was splendid) W. Cloudy all day drizzly sprinkling rain PM the Trains are tooting & running lively on the CNR that is the Construction trains
22 Boys filled drain & Chored A helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J took grist PM W. very fine & cler sharp air white frost
23 Boys Jacked up driving house abou 6 in I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner W White frost this morning Cloudy drizzly rain this evening
24 Boys raked back dooryard AM they cleaned drain Mouths PM W. fine & Cler Joe & Anne Called this evening Susanna went to Flavius with our Horse Major
25 J & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM A took grist they Chored PM W. cloudy slight drizzle PM mild J is not very well Dr gave him some medicine he also brought some more for me I am still pretty weak
26 A Chored Am he helped James McCreight thresh PM J & Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Saml Barkey of Mongolia he died very sudden on Wednesday evening was buried at Widemans W. partly Clear sharp NW Wind
Sunday 27 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Amelia were here PM Ernie & Carl Called little while W. partly Clear Cold NE air
28 A helped Flavius thresh till about 3 PM J & Esther went to A G Burkholders Funeral (Uncle Danl's son) he was Buried at Widemans they Just went to the house W. Cloudy East wind AM sleet & drizzly rain PM turned to snow this evening
29 A went to Thomas's to help thresh the Packing flowed out they didnt thresh J brought 1950 lb Coal from Locust Hill AM with sleigh.
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W. mild Cloudy about 8 in snow last night a little snow falling all day good sleighing
30 A helped Thomas's thresh all day J brought about a ton of Coal PM W. Mild Cloudy a little snow in the Air nearly all day
Dec 1 J brought load Coal & J brought some gravel for hens PM W. Clear Cold N wind flurry
2 A helped Henry fix Pig pen he stays all night J Chored W. quite Cold 14 deg above Zero this morning
3 A came home after dinner then he went to Johnny Reesor's for butter & to Joes for bread J Chored & took grist W. partly Cler Milder
Sunday 4 at home J went to Dr Dales AM Elias' were here to dinner W. Clear sharp
5 J helped wash A chored & sorted the hens he Picked out about 36 that we intend to sell he got horse Billy shod PM W. quite Cold clear Russell Groves was here to supper Sent for Jim Armstrong this evening horse Chief's not well Jim says he is a little out of condition
6 Boys Chored W. quite Cold 6 deg below this morning. Cler N East air
7 J took Chop AM A mended Harness AM he went to Markham PM W. Milder some snow PM
8 Boys Picked a lot of Fowl & dressed a calf W. some milder Cool SW air
9 A went to Toronto with horse Billy & Democrat there is fair sleighing here but not to Toronto had 2 Barrels snow apples @ 3.00 per Barrel 1 Calf 104 lbs 11 cts per lb 36 Roosters & hens @ 12 per lb for the hens & 14 for the Roosters Henry's were here to dinner W. Cler quite Cold this is my Nancy's 71st Birthday
10 A helped Joe Barkeys dig a grave for Ben Stovers little girl AM
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he & J & Esther went to Funeral PM W. Cold NE wind some snow PM Cold this evening
Sunday 11 at home Joe's were here to supper W. quite Cold
12 J helped wash A took load Chop AM Susanna has been at Elias's since Tuesday she went again this Morning Elias is on the Petit Jury at General Sessions Court W. Cler quite Cold
13 A & Esther helped Benj'ns Butcher J Chored W. Cold SW wind cloudy PM damp Air
14 Boys Chored & fixed things ready for Butchering tomorrow A took cream W. milder raw damp Air PM quite Cloudy
15 Killed 2 big hogs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped. Herman & family were here too W light snow nearly all AM Cold N East wind quite Cold this evening
16 A brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ 36.50 per ton he also brought 1/2 ton for Benj'n Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W Cler 8 deg below this Morning 5 above at noon
17 J went to Dr Dales AM he was not at home A took cream A went to Whitevale PM W. milder about 15 above Cloudy a little snow PM
Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John part of 1 C by Levi Grove & C Burkholder Menno Burkholders & Matty were here to dinner W Mild Clear awhile AM Cloudy & Some squaals towards evening good sleighing but thin
19 A helped wash AM J took Susanna to Elias's then he took grist Chop they filled 2 Barrels with apples PM W. Mild partly Clear
20 Henry & Willis Came then they picked 13 Geese W. pretty Cold
21 A & Henry went to Toronto they sold Geese @ 18 cts per lb apples 3.50 per barrel Chickens 13 cts per lb a calf for Flavius @ per lb 2 Pigs for us @ $9.50 W. Cler quite Cold
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22 Boys Chored A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cler pretty sharp
23 Boys brought load of Pine roots AM J went to Abram Lehmans sale PM Dr Dales Came to see me PM I have heavy Cold & hard Cough he gave me some Medicine I am up & around yet but am weak W. mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM
24 Boys Chored took grist to Davids W. pretty sharp a little drizzle & some snow last night it helped the sleighing some
Sunday 25 Christmas day at home J & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner A went to Meeting at Altona with Thomas's girls Joe Called after supper W. fine & Clear all day but very Cold
26 Boys Chored Amelia & Ernie Called AM with a sleigh load of Visitors from Indiana & Waterloo W. a few in of snow last night & AM Mild
27 had our annual Family gathering & Roast Goose all our family were here a very fine day
28 A took grist Chop & went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash they Chored PM W. Mild a steady fall of snow from East AM about 6 in fell
29 Boys Chored AM they both went to Balsdons sale on 9th Markham PM Cloudy, Mild drizzly PM
30 A helped Move the Threshing Machine from Bert Bean's to Thomas with team AM they Could not bring the Engine so they put it into Bean's yard Herman came to stay all night W. very Cold Clear 13 below tonight
31 Boys Chored A took Chop we Called Dr Dale Nancy has La Grippe is up & around but does not feel very well W. very fine Milder good sleighing
Sunday Jan 1 1911 at home A & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius & Fanny & Eva Called awhile PM W. Cloudy
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AM very foggy & thawing some PM light drizzle at times PM
2 J & A took 15 hogs in 2 sleighs to Markham @ $7.00 per Cwt W. foggy & misty nearly all day thawing fast Cooler this evening
3 A drew dung on back Orchard J helped wash W. Cold flurries of snow PM Daniels Called few minutes PM Nancy some better
4 Boys Chored brought a big sow from B Diller's that J bought @ $6.50 per Cwt live weight Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to dinner W. pretty Cold from north flurries of snow PM
5 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM W. Cler very strong W Wind all day snow drifting some
6 Boys Chored A brought home young 3 yr old Horse Colt that he bought off Benj'n @ $170.00 J went to B Dillers W. snow from East nearly all day
7 Boys put Brine on Pork & Chored J sold Mare Maggie to Menno Reesor @ $200.00 MN was here to dinner W. fine Clear Nancy doing pretty well I am none too strong yet but am thankful to say that I can eat well & sleep well
Sunday 8 at home Henry's Called a few minutes PM David Reesor's & Moses Rittenhouse were here to supper W. Cloudy the sun shone a few minutes snowy towards evening strong wind
9 A helped wash then they Chored W. turning Colder very strong wind W. NW Tilman Wideman & wife came to stay all night
10 A went to Ceder Grove J went to Whitevale AM A helped draw Ice for Geo Beatty from Davids Dam PM W. Milder Pretty Clear
11 A helped Johny Reesor's Kill hogs J took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM Mixed with snow tonight
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12 A helped Isaac Reesors Kill hogs AM Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. sharp & clear a fall of wet snow last night froze hard fine sleighing A & Susanna went to Markham PM
13 A took grist AM they brought load Pine roots PM Elias's children were here today they went to Toronto W. cloudy trees covered with white frost Mild
14 Boys took load of straw to James Dimma's AM they went to Graham's south of Mart Barkeys to Bring our threshing Machine to Thomas's but took a notion to leave it there W. Cloudy Mild
Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder Herman & family Russell & Lewis Grove Menno & Levi Drudge & Susie Koch were here to dinner W. Cloudy Flurries of snow Cler PM
16 Boys washed AM they chored PM W. fine & Clear very Cold 9 below Zero this morning 2 above at noon down again tonight
17 Boys brought load Pine roots AM A wet to Markham PM Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner W. Cler very Cold 8 below this morning 8 above this evening
18 A took cream he went looking for Rabbits PM got none J & Susanna started to go to Dr Dales AM they met him & turned back she staid at Joes J brought load roots W. 8 below this morning fine & cler today milder 20 above this evening
19 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM J went to Ceder Grove & A went to see the railroad Bridge at Pearses PM W. Mild cloudy all day
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20 J went with Flavius Collecting threshing Bills A drew Pine roots AM & brought a Grist home they brought load roots PM W. Mild Cloudy all day some drizzly snow
21 A took Cream J got Horse Major shod AM Boys Chored PM W. mild some rain last night cloudy today getting Colder tonight we Called Dr Dale Susanna is not well he came Pm & gave her some Medicine
Sunday 22 at home Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Henry's to dinner W. fine not very Cold
23 Boys washed & Chored Esther went home on Saturday night J went for Flavius' Amelia she is coming to stay all winter & perhaps all summer Susanna took a bad spell this evening we put her to bed W. Cloudy pretty sharp air a slight flurrie of snow last night good sleighing
24 Boys chored A fixed a Bed stead W. fine clear
25 A went to Dr for some medicine for Susanna she is some better they Chored & filled some beds PM W. cloudy air from East flurries of snow PM A lot of young folks came to our old Kitchen to sing this evening
26 A went to Toronto on Trolleys J Chored Mary & all the children were here today W. Cloudy
27 Boys Chored & Cleaned Timothy seed W slow & steady rain all AM drizzly cloudy PM Johny Reesor's Mary & Anne Gayman were here awhile PM
28 Boys Chored W. Freezing Clear strong NW wind all day more Calm tonight
Sunday 29 at home A J & Amelia went to David Groves to dinner W. Clear awhile this Morning then Cloudy a slight drizzle PM thawing
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30 Boys Chored W. a very strong NW wind last night & today getting Colder towards evening
31 Boys Chored & A took Chop they brought load Pine roots W. Cloudy sharp Ari AM heavy squaals of snow PM 2 in fell C Burkholders wife is very low hardly expected to get better Zero this Morning
Feb 1 J A & Amelia helped Flavius Kill hogs W. pretty strong East wind strong PM heard today that Christian Burkholder's wife died about Midnight she will be buried on Friday at 1/2 past nine to Wideman's She had Brights disease
Candlemas day 2 Boys Chored J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 26 cts per doz W. Mild Cloudy AM Clear PM getting Colder
3 A & Amelia went to Funeral of Christian Burkholder's wife Sermon by Christian Gayman & Moses Weber spoke too W. East wind strong PM Some snow AM Colder this evening
4 We heart that Br inlaw Enos Hoover was very sick A & Nancy started to go to see him they heard on the road that he was dead they went on & staid to dinner the Dr did not know what his sickness was he will be Buried on Monday he was sick only one week W. Cloudy mild
Sunday 5 J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner Thomas's & Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. nearly Zero this morning 5 above at noon Zero again this evening Clear J & A & Amelia went to Thomas's after supper
6 A & Flavius went to Enos Hoover's funeral they Just went to the house Lewis Burkholder spoke J went with Thomas's Esther to Locust Hill to Meet Br C Elizabeth she Came to get to the Funeral J walked home.
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& Thomas & Esther took her to the Funeral W. a strong East wind began to snow about 10 Snowy & blowing very strong yet there was no Trustee Meeting at Hebron
7 Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J took grist PM W. fine Cler pretty Cold A helped shovel in 11th Con South of Church there are some high snow banks
8 boys Cut some feed & Chored AM they went to Wonchs sale in Whitevale PM W. very fine Thomas's & Elizabeth Martin Called PM
9 Boys filled 4 Barrels with Apples & Picked 3 pr Roosters w. cloudy frosty AM partly Clear PM Herman's & David Groves were here to dinner
10 A went to Toronto with Thomas they hitched a horse a piece 4 Barrels apples 1 Bal Rambo's $2.00 each 2 Bals Russets $2.50 Bal Spies $3.50 they were badly struck with Hail did not look well he had 3 pr young fall Chickens 17 cts per lb W. fine J went to Markham AM Chored PM
11 Boys Chored AM A went to help shovel snow at Hebron PM W. pretty cler very fine
Sunday 12 at home Meeting was at Hebron but some of us have German Measles & did not like to go to Meeting Amelia & A have them they are not sick but do not feel well Daniels were here to dinner & Flavius' whole family were here PM W. Cloudy Mild all day Herman's Called awhile but did not come in
13 A took grist AM he mended Harness & shoes PM W. wind & sleet from East Mild
14 A went to Markham PM W. strong East wind drizzly sleet AM snow PM pretty Cold
15 A went with Thomas to take the cream there are some drifts on the north & south roads W. East wind last night & today not as Cold A sorted apples PM
16 A helped shovel snow on 11th Co AM J took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM W East wind Cloudy AM some cler PM
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17 Boys Chored W NW wind slight drizzle of rain at times thawing a little we called Dr Dales he Came this evening Susanna is not so well Joe's Called this evening
18 Boys cut big second growth Elm East of dam they are Cutting it into stovewood W Mild thawing a little fine Cler PM Susanna is not so well
Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were all here to dinner Elias's were all here to supper W. Cler sharp Air from North
20 Boys helped wash AM they cut wood & hung up Pork to smoke PM W. sharp Cler
21 A went to Markham AM J Chored Henry's were here to dinner Willis stays Herman was here to dinner too W. Zero this Morning Cold north wind Milder this evening
22 Boys Chored then A started after early dinner & brought Lawyer AF Wilson of Markham & he drew up my last Will & Testament & I Provided for my Dear wife & family & hope the Good God may Bless them A took Mr Wilson home this evening W. strong NW wind & some squaals of snow a little snow last night
23 A split Elm wood J & Willis took grist PM W sharp air from W pretty Cold thawing in the sun PM
24 J took Willis home & went to Kurst's Sale on 7th Con Pickering A Chored & Mended my Bridle W. pretty strong NW wind partly Cler Still good sleighing
25 J took cream A trimmed trees in old orchard AM they both went to Cloughtons sale on the old John Mapes farm PM W. Cler warm thawing
Sunday 26 at home J A & Amelia started to go to Herman's began to drizzle they Came back & went to Elias's to dinner Cloudy drizzly at times
27 J helped wash AM A took grist they Chored PM W. NWest wind flurries of snow at time Colder
28 Boys trimmed trees in Old orchard W. Cold PM West wind Cler sleighing about gone
March 1st 1911 Killed Big Pig Weighed 381 lbs Flavius Benj'n & Anne helped W. strong NW wind Flurries of dry snow at times not very Cold
2 A took some Sausage & hams to Ceder Grove & to Markham @ 14 cts per lb AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM
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J took Eggs & some sausages & Ham to Ceder Grove PM W Cold NW wind strong Calm tonight
3 Boys Chored AM they went to Roachs sale near Cherrywood PM J bought a fine cutter @ $16.50 Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp NW wind some sleighs running but the roads are tough
4 Boys trimmed trees Susanna & Amelia went to Elias's & to Joe's awhile PM W. Clear some squaals of snow atimes Cold NW wind
Sunday 5 at home Flavius & family Elias & family were here to dinner Henry's Came right after dinner W. Cold East wind some squaals of snow
6 Boys helped wash AM A drew load of wood from B Dillers for Sherman March PM J went to Hermans this morning & bought a cow @ $30.00 & 5 Bus Wheat he brought her home W. Clear Cold NE wind a few inches of snow last night sleighing fair
7 J took Nancy to M Barkey's this morning his wife was hurt in an upset on Sunday evening she had a rib broken & one cracked she is in bad pain but the Dr says she can sit up before long A took grist AM they both went to Pherrills sale on 11th Con PM Herman was here to dinner W fine Clear raw East wind
8 J & A cut some trees for wood in Old bush AM A went to A Milroys sawing Bee PM J took Nancy to Benj'ns awhile PM Wilfred is not well W. very fine thawing
9 Boys worked in bush AM A went to Markham PM J helped take a 2 yr old heifer pat way for Herman he bought her W. Cloudy mild hardly any sleighs running thawing fast
10 A helped shovel out Townline along Thomas's bush J Chored A went to Alick Milroys sawing PM J brought home Chop PM W. Clear strong NW wind getting Colder this evening
11 A helped Flavius saw wood AM J trimmed in Orchard they both trimmed PM W. Cler some frost last night cold East wind
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Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C Henry's were here to dinner Joe's were here PMW. some rain & some thunder last night & More or less all AM & awhile PM (not heavy) quite Cool NW wind
13 Boys trimmed apple Brush for stove wood & Dressed a calf PM W. Clear
14 J took Calf to Locust Hill & shipped it to Ed Lewis's then he trimmed Raspberry bushes A went to threshing Machine Meeting at Flavius's AM the Dividend was $12.00 each he went to N Burkholder's sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler frost last night sun thawing today
15 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed & Chored AM they had a sawing Bee PM 5 saws running Henry & Willis were here too w. Cloudy awhile this morning Cleared up strong NW wind quite strong PM getting Colder
16 A went to Henry's to help him to split wood J split wood in the bush AM he took 18 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts W. very strong NW wind last night & all day Clear 2 below Zero this morning 12 above this evening the wind seems going down this evening
17 A split wood in bush AM he went to Joe Dillers PM J went to Johny Ramers AM he Chored PM Mary & children were here PM Davids Called few minutes PM W. Milder squaals of snow PM nearly an inch fell
18 J went to Willie Raymonds in ol Clarke Hollow AM & bought 7 fine Pigs few Months old @ $19.00 he Chored PM A Chored & went to Widow Milroys sawing Bee PM W. Cler Sharp the sun thawing the snow I forgot to say that A brought 12 Cwt of Pea Coal from Locust Hill AM at $6.00 per {illegible} Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM
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Sunday 19 at home Thomas's girls were here awhile AM Joe's Called PM A & Amelia went to Funeral of Solomon Reesor he died on Friday Morning W. Cloudy & partly Clear some heavy squaals of snow PM Mild
20 J helped wash AM a took 5 hogs 940 lbs to Markham @ $6.75 per Cwt he split wood in bush PM J went to FM Reesor's sale at Locust Hill PM he bought 6 fine big dining room Chairs @ 35 cts each w. Cler strong West wind getting Colder this evening
21 Boys Cleaned seed Oats & exchanged some with Flavius J took grist to Davids & got Horse Chief shod on hind feet W. Cloudy sharp Air it is freezing at night & thawing in day times there is hardly any snow to be seen Susanna is sick we Called Dr Dales he says she is all out of order he gave her some Medicine
22 J went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then he went to a sale on the Old Joe Brown farm A Chored Esther & Russell were here to dinner A rubbed the Pork with Mustard & Put it in the garret W. Cloudy drizzly AM cleared up strong W wind PM getting Cold
23 Boys cut up a lot of rubbish in Woodshed AM J took grist & 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18 cts PM A Chored we Called Dr Dales he Came Susanna is not better she Keeps her bed W. Cler strong Cold NW wind
24 Boys worked in bush AM J took grist & A began Painting West Kitchen floor PM W. Cler Cold air from N Susanna no better
25 Boys trimmed Plum trees & Grape vines AM A painted awhile at Kitchen floor J went to get some more Paint PM W. fine Cler
Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here at dinner Flavius's & Eva & M Barkeys were here PM W. Cloudy Mild A & Amelia went to Herman's to dinner Susanna not so well
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27 Boys pulled off old wall paper in the West Cookhouse or summer Kitchen J went to Ceder Grove AM for some new paper & they put some of it on PM W. Cloudy drizzly rain all day it rained a lot last night
28 J helped wash A went to Markham to Meet Dentist AM they finished papering Kitchen PM W. strong West wind all day Cold A finished Painting Kitchen floor PM
29 A took 5 Pigs 970 lbs to Locust Hill @ $6.60 per Cwt AM J took Cream they Chored PM W. squaals of soft snow AM Colder PM
30 Boys cleaned seed grain Carl helped till about 3 PM W soft snow all AM & a little drizzle PM not Cold thawing some
31 Boys sawed pine roots behind barn for Engine W. Clear, Cold W wind sun thawing Daniels were here to dinner Herman Came to stay all night
April 1 J took Cream Willis came with him he stays all night A helped bring Machine from A Grahams they cut up rubbish PM Anne was here awhile PM W. Cold W wind few squaals of snow
Sunday 2 at home Henry's & Joe's were here to dinner Amelia was at Benj'ns to dinner W. clear Cold 12 deg above this Morning North wind
3 J helped wash A got Mare Queen shod on front feet & brought home load Pine roots from Flavius AM they drew roots with 2 teams PM W. Cler Cold East wind froze hard last night
4 A sawed wood with Buck saw J is not well W. strong East wind drizzly rain PM
5 A chored J is not well we Called Dr Dale he has not Come yet W. partly Cler some squaals of rain quite mild
6 A Chored & took Eggs to Ceder Grove 18 doz @ 16 cts Dr Came he gave J some Medicine he says he will soon get better W. Cloudy some slight squaals getting warmer
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Amelia was to a Carpet rag Bee at Daniel Ramers
7 A sawed Plum trees & rubbish J is not very well yet Herman came to stay all night he is helping Oscar Wilson to overhaul the Machine at Thomas's W. fine clear
8 A took grist AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes PM J is some better I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. partly clear C Burkholder Came to stay all night frost last night
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. frost last night fine clear today
10 A sowed Timothy seed on Wheat on Knoll AM he helped Benj'n cut wood PM J helped wash AM he took Herman's hores to be shod at Ceder Grove PM Herman is at Thomass overhauling the Machine W. sharp frost last night fine Clear today
11 J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM we cleaned our Kitchen AM put down new Oilcloth PM W. steady Cool East wind all day frost last night
12 Boys Chored drove Abes colt in double Harness PM they intend to hitch him up but it began to rain about 3 PM East wind all day did not rain Much Teenie Stover was here to dinner Herman Came stay all night
13 Boys Chored J & Nancy went awhile to David Groves PM Esther is not well she is a little better W East wind not strong slight drizzle this evening
Good Friday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 27 C by Br C Daniels & Willis were here to dinner Henry's were at Albert Reesor's Benj'n & family Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM Joseph Grove's brought Israel Weber & wife & Daniel Cressman & wife for a good Call PM
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W mild drizzly rain heavy at times all AM very fine & clear PM
15 J took Chop A put dung round the Raspberrie bushes AM A went to Markham with Benj'n PM W. Cler a strong NW wind Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night
Easter Sunday 16 at home Ernie Carl & Harvey were here to dinner W. fine clear Cold NW wind
Easter Monday at home Br inlaw Simon Hoovers & Alberts were here to dinner J A & Albert went to Maxwells to fish PM they caught 20 Aaron Rittenhouse & wife here PM W. Cler Cold NW wind frost last night Henry's Called awhile PM
18 J helped wash AM A carried the apples out of cellar AM they Chored & Cut feed PM Alma & Frank Barkey were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called PM W. frost last night fine today
19 J & Amelia helped scrub meeting house AM A split Engine wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM A Chored W. some East wind Cler frost last night
20 Boys began seeding below garden to East Corner of Orchard with mixed grain then began in field East of dam with Mixed grain W. Cler, Cold Air
21 Boys worked at seeding W. Cool East air slight drizzly rain AM didnt amount to much Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night
22 Boys worked at seeding W. Cler Cool air from East Alma Frank & Ada Barkey Came to supper & they stay all night
Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias's & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner A & J went to Henry's after supper W. mostly Cler sharp air from NW
24 Boys worked at seeding the ground works very well W. Clear Cool air from north
25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Called awhile at Joe's W. very fine & clear pretty warm
26 Boys finished seeding they have some to harrow & roll yet I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzy to dinner W. very fine & clear warm
27 Boys finished harrowing & rolling I & Susanna took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 15 cts W. very fine warm & Cler
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28 A helped Benj'n all day with team at seeding J rolled new meadow behind barn AM he took grist Chop PM I went to Elias's PM W. Clear warm
29 Boys harrowed part of wheat on Knoll & sowed barley on it it needs rain they dug garden PM Hermans Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here today Herman was here to dinner too he was at Thomas's fixing Machine W. very fine Clear warm the buds are Coming on the trees
Sunday 30 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is up again Daniel has Blood Poisoning in his finger he Pricked it with a thistle or sliver & it swelled up to his shoulder he is in bed but is getting better they Called at JH Ramers he has Grippe W. drizzly rain last night foggy at times today drizzly rain at times warm & growing time
May 1 A helped wash J took grist Chop AM they helped Clean house PM W. drizzly light rain AM very heavy showers at times PM Creek running lively it had been very low
2 Boys helped clean house AM dressed calf cut up wood in shed W. cold NW wind froze some last night
3 J took cream he took calf along & shipped it to Ed Lewis's AM they Chored PM A took grist Chop AM W. sharp frost last night froze Ice fine & clear all day N wind Cool
4 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM A raked door yard & they both ganged root ground behind Cider house PM W. Clear Cool air from north froze pretty hard last night
5 Boys ganged & harrowed root ground I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm J took cream A ganged then they both harrowed A went to U Drudges raising PM
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J leveled the Corn ground by drawing a Plank over it & standing on it PM W. a very fine warm spring day
Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by C Gayman no visitors Benj'n & family Franky Grove & a few boys were here PM W. a lovely growing spring day A went to Henrys after supper on his Bycicle
8 Boys worked on root ground I & Nancy went to Henrys to dinner I got very tired W. a very fine Cler day quite warm the trees are coming into leaf very fast
9 J took Chop AM they both worked on root ground A dug garden & they set out some Prune trees this morning I & Nancy went to Joe's awhile PM then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine
10 Boys sowed Mangels & Plante 5 drills Early Potatoes south of Calf Pasture little May Barkey & Baby Wilbur were here Elias's were in Markham Herman was here to dinner with his Horse W Cloudy Cooler some drizzly rain PM
11 Boys sowed Mangels & Silo corn behind Cider house W. very warm very strong W wind PM A shower went around north after supper
12 A Put dung around Plum trees that he planted & finished making garden J & Nancy went to Daniels he is weak yet but is doing fairly well W. very strong W Wind Cooler this evening I brought Anne to help sew PM
13 Boys Chored AM A & Flavius went to shear Daniel Ramer's sheep PM J drew some stove wood into shed PM W. fine Clear & Cool I & Nancy went to Benj'ns awhile PM Vera has the measles there are a great Many Cases through the Country
Sunday 14 I & Nancy kept house J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner (Amelia & her Brother's went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is doing well W very fine Cler day Cool air
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15 A Plowed back garden J helped wash AM they Planted late Potatoes PM they fixed floor of front Kitche stoop this evening W pretty warm rather cloudy PM sprinkles of rain at times
16 Boys went to Henry's this Morning to go Trout fishing on 7th Pickering Henry went with them awhile he Caught one small Trout J & A got a fine Mess of Chubs W. fine rain last night mostly Cloudy today drizzles of rain off & on fine steady rain this evening
17 J took grist Chop A helped at house cleaning Herman was here to dinner with his hores W Cloudy at times fine growing weather
18 A went looking for Mushrooms this Morning he got a lot J Chored Henry's Came to dinner they brought a big Eel that Henry Caught in A Lehmans Pond last night nearly 3 feet long then we had a fine dinner of Mushrooms & Salmon & Eel W. some thunder & fine rain last night Cloudy at times today & very very warm warmest day so far J took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove@ 16 cts per doz
19 J & A went fishing to Dead water with hooks caught about 40 fine Catfish Mostly larger ones J harrowed Corn PM A skinned fish & Painted stoop floor W. quite warm yet little Cooler
20 A took grist Chop J took Susanna to David Grove's AM they fixed swingate at Creek on Townline & Chored PM W very very warm Thunder Clouds going around this evening
Sunday 21 at home Elias's were here to dinner A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans W. very very warm very heavy thunder north & west last night some rain here Jacob Smiths barn at Almira was burned & all his horses & Cattle & a lot of grain
22 J helped wash AM A drove his Colt awhile with harness on they over hauled fence on north side of old Orchard PM W. quite warm yet it seems cooler this evening
23 J went to Daniels to Castrate his lambs A took grist Oats AM they fixed fence & Chored PM W. a heavy thunder storm through the night some rain quite warm today Cooler this evening it seems cleared up
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went to Markham with horse Major AM W. very fine & clear a pleasant day
31 A worked at Cemetery at Arthur Milroys J finished scuffling Mangels AM he brought load gravel PM W. Cool AM fine shower PM some thunder very fine shower Henry & Willis Called this morning for Potatoes
June 1 A drew gravel J Chored W. very strong NW wind quite Cool Calm this evening
2 A drew gravel he got horses shod PM J Chored W. very fine day rather Cloudy
3 A built wall at Benj'ns J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM he took some Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him W. very fine day
Whit Sunday 4 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on by C Burkholder Daniels & C Gayman & wife were here to dinner Willis was here too he stays all night W. Air from East a little stronger PM began to rain at bedtime
Whit Monday 5 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Susanna went along to Br C's J & A went with Henry's & J Burkholder's to Lake fishing they didnt get many W. partly cloudysome rain & thunder after 4 PM a fine shower lst night
6 J took cream A helped wash AM they both helped Benj'n move straw into shed PM W. East wind Cool showry nearly all day
7 J took Chop A worked at Benj'ns AM they thinned Mangels Flavius & Carl Benj'n his Man Sherman March helped PM W. very fine Cler Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner
8 Boys finished thinning Mangels the same ones helped I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner W. fine Clear
9 Boys topped Thistles W. fine a few thunder showers wet around this evening not very heavy a slight shower
10 A took cream & Chored J & Flavius went to Toronto on an Automobile
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24 A went for Mushrooms got a fine lot they Chored PM W. very fine & cool strong W wind PM
Ascension day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid at home to attend to the Baker remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark 16 C by Abraham Rittenhouse Freeman Rittenhouse spoke too W. very fine lovely day David Groves Henry Boyer Henry Steckly from Waterloo were here to dinner & Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife and Thomas's Called PM Martin Ramer was here to dinner too
26 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron all Passed reasonably well MN was here to dinner there was Meeting at 3 PM Tobias Martin & Joseph Gingricks spoke also Freeman Rittenhouse Frank Houses & wife & Barbara Johnston Freeman Rittenhouse & Christian Rittenhouse were here to supper Albert Reesor brought Deacon Menno Shants & Deacon Levi Martin PM Joseph Gingrich & for a Call after supper W. very fine Cler A took a load of them to Johny Reesor's
27 J Grubbed corn with seeder A Pointed wall north of horse stable door B Diller & wife brought Sol Horner & wife from Cayuga to supper W. Cler Cool air
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St luke 22 C by C Gayma & on Luke 23C by Br C Lords Sacrament was Celebrated no visitors after service Jake & Anne Diller were here to supper Flavius & family were here this evening W. very very warm some Cooler this evening
29 J helped wash & Chored A drew 4 loads gravel from Collins Pit into barnyard W. Cler fine & Cool some wind from north
30 A worked at Cementing at Alex Milroys J scuffed Mangels they are coming fine Susanna & Amelia
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W slight shower AM very warm today a very heavy thunder storm & fine rain after 9 O' this evening some heavy Claps of thunder it looks like a fire to N East we Just now hear it was Fred Hornshaws barn on 6th Con Pickering
Sunday 11 A Susanna & Amelia went to JD's to dinner J went to Henry's I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner W. very very warm a heavy shower & some thunder about 5 PM some Cooler this evening
12 Boys drew gravel with one waggon on 11th Con W Cloudy at times very heavy short shower PM Nancy & Amelia washed
13 Boys drew gravel with 2 waggons which finished our road work AM they helped Flavius hoe Mangels PM W. cloudy at times fine & cool
14 Boys helped Flavius hoe Mangels J Came home at 3 PM & grubbed Mangels & some of Corn with seeder I took Nancy Susanna & Amelia to Elias's to a rag sewing Bee & brought them home PM W. a very fine Cool Clear day
15 A grubed Corn with Thomas's Grubber then they both Topped thistles A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels after 3 PM W. a very fine Cool Cler day
16 A helped Benj'n at Mangels all day J helped till noon then he took grist Chop & got Major & Billy shod W. very fine Cool Cler day
17 Boys both helped Henry hoe Mangels W. fine cool rather Cloudy at times
Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine pretty warm
19 J took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for W Shants @ $7.00 per Cwt (800 lbs) A helped wash AM they topped thistles PM W. very warm
20 Boys topped topped thistles AM J topped thistles in pasture field PM & A went to barn raising
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at Davidsons on Chris Stovers place PM Noah Brownsburger were here to dinner W. fine & Cool NW wind through the day
21 A Cut Thistles AM he scuffed Corn PM J went to help shingling at Jacob Smiths new barn W. a very fine cler day
22 J scuffled Corn A hoed they also put up some wire fence back of Orchard to let the cows into the swale pasture W. very very warm some clouds went around but did not rain our Good King George the Vth was crowned today
23 A went to OAC farm excursion J Scuffled Corn W. some Cooler partly Cloudy a little rain this evening
24 A went to help at Smiths barn J took grist Chop & Chored w. partly clear fine & cool I went to Joes PM J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM
Sunday 25 at home Henry's & Elias's were here to dinner Benj'ns were here PM A went to Dr Dale this Morning he has a very bad Cold W. partly cloudy not very warm
26 A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels part of today J hoed in our own mangels W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash AM
27 I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner Boys hoed Mangel W. very very warm thunder Clouds went around a slight shower here toward evening
28 J Grubbed Mangels & Potatoes A hoed he helped Flavius cement his cow stable floor PM Esther Louis & Frank were here to dinner Joseph Atkinson was here to dinner too W. very fine & Cool
29 A helped Flavius at Cementing J took grist Chop AM & then he Cut a lot of grass in Meadow back of barn it is not very heavy I & Susanna went to Elias's awhile PM W. very fine & Cool air
30 Boys Cut hay Am over half of meadow then they Tedded raked & Cocked some they drew in 2 loads this evening W. fine warm clear Willis came to stay all night.
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July 1 Boys drew in 9 loads hay Ernie helped PM W. very very warm it was reported to be 94 some places
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by Levi Groves <s>Pre C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover</s> & Russell & Levi Grove were here to dinner Pre Levi Grove & wife were here to dinner too C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover here here to supper Flavius & family J & Anne were here after supper w. very very warm near the 100 mark in some places (but a very welcome Breeze from NW fine Cool Breeze
3 A A took a fat Cow & Heifer to Butcher White in Markham @ $80.00 J cut some grass then went & brought A home they drew in few loads hay PM W. very very warm the warmest day since 1854 over 100 deg in Toronto
4 Boys raked last of Meadow & drew it in they got 16 loads of the 10 acre field W. very warm yet a Cool Breeze is very welcome Mary & the children were here today Picking Currants
5 Boys cut thistles & chored I took Amelia & Susanna to Thomas's rag sewing Bee & brought them home this evening W. very warm a fine thunder shower PM some heavy thunder & a fine rain some Cooler this evening
6 A drew 4 loads Gravel from Collins into barn yard J Grubbed Mangels AM he chored PM W. quite warm yet the storm yesterday was very strong along townline west of 10 Con to Armadale it took part of roof of Freemans barn & a lot of shade trees were torn down
7 Boys drew home stove wood into wood shed W. fine & Cool, clear
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8 A scuffled Corn J went to Stouffville for repairs for Binder I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine pretty warm PM A went to Stouffville this evening the repairs that J got were not the right ones
Sunday 9 at home A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona Thomas's Martha & Esther were here to dinner W. very very warm away up in 90 deg some Breeze ( but still it is very warm thunder cloudy went around north PM
10 A helped wash J Chored W. very warm AM a heavy rain & thunder storm PM some pretty heavy Claps a regular down pour of rain the Old Pond was about empty it is near full again Cooler this evening
11 Boys Plowed sod in meadow behind barn it is soaked Thoroughly W. warm AM a heavy rain after dinner some thunder Susanna Amelia Flavius Fanny & Eva were in Toronto on Train Creek running
12 Boys Plowed Herman made his last Call with his Horse today W. very fine Clear Cool Air
13 J took Cream A cut Corners in Wheat field then they cut awhile with Binder till noon then a fine thunder shower came after dinner they Plowed PM not so very warm
14 Boys Chored awhile then finished Cutting Knoll till noon then a shower came after dinner then they Plowed awhile then Cut till supper when a heavy shower & pretty heavy thunder Came Cooler now
15 J took Cream A took grist Chop to Whitevale (David is repairing his Mill) then they finished cutting the Wheat it is a pretty fair Crop Henry's were here PM W. Cloudy at time not so warm
Sunday 16 at home J A & Amelia went to Daniels to dinner W. partly cloudy a little distant thunder a very little rain at times some thunder & heavy rain tonight after bedtime.
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17 J took 7 hogs 1190 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank this Morning @ $7.00 per Cwt A Plowed sod J Plowed too when he Came home Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here Picking Raspberries David Lewis came with them W. partly Cloudy quite a heavy shower PM
18 Boys finished Plowing sod Barbara Diller & her husband D Weaver from Colorado were here to supper their 2 Children were with them W. fine Cler not so warm
19 Boys<s> finished Plowing</s> harrowed sod & cut awhile in barley west of dam Lydia Harvey & little Frank Mary & the Children were here Picking Currants & Berries Herman made his last round with his Horse W slight shower AM pretty heavy shower this evening some thunder not so warm
20 A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM he finished Cutting Barley PM J went to Jackson Point on an Excursion from Markham w. Cler not so warm I took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 17 cts
21 Boys chored & began to draw in Wheat they drew in 4 loads Daniels were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this morning, fine & Cler today
22 Boys & Benj'n & his 2 Men Mayberry & Sherm March drew in rest of Wheat till 1/2 past 10 9 loads they raked the stubble & drew it in PM 2 loads W. very fine Cler N Wind
Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Uriah Drudges to dinner J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner W. not so warm rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain this evening
24 Boys drew dung on Plowed Sod Benj'n two men helped AM with team he helped too PM they got done about 4 PM Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here PM Picking Berries
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W. Cool a heavy strong W wind quite strong
25 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team w. cool with strong wind Susanna & Amelia went to Markham AM with Horse Major
26 Boys helped Benj'n AM then they all came & drew in our barley till about 4 PM W. partly Cloudy Cool Benj'ns Vera was here today Alma Frank & Ada Came to stay all night
27 J cut Mixed crop below Orchard & below bush Herman spread dung AM I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts W. fine
28 J took grist to Whitevale then he Cut above bush A helped Thomas thresh part of the day Elias's Children were here yesterday & today W. Cler pretty warm Air from <u>East</u>
29 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread & then to Ceder Grove AM W. pretty strong wind quite warm
Sunday 30 al went to Meeting except J he staid with Amelia she has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon St John part of 1st C by C Gayman no visitors but Mary Cullen PM Joes Called this evening W. quite warm thunder clouds went around north this evening
31 Boys drew in Mixed grain south of garden 4 loads then they cut oats East of dam W. quite warm A helped Cut weeds in gr{illegible}y and after supper I went AM to Ask a few to come & help
August 1 Boys Cut about half of Mixed Peas & Oats in it E field & drew in 4 loads pure Oats Mayberry helped PM W. very very warm thunder clouds in the west this evening few drops of rain at bedtime
2 J took grist Chop to Davids then Cut grain he finished field Peas & Oats A helped Flavius thresh PM W rather cloudy at times warm
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a slight sprinkle of rain this morning
3 threshed AM & little while PM Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here the grain is not very heavy there was a sort of blight struck the oats there are a good many light grains the fall wheat is fairly good barley good W. cloudy all AM clear awhile PM Cloudy this evening quite warm
4 J took grist Chop then they spread dung they finished Cutting the grain below Orchard PM which finishes our harvest W. quite cloudy AM fine cler PM
5 A went to Markham AM J brought Chop from Davids they drew in 4 loads Oats & J raked below garden & they drew rakings in W. very heavy dew & Mist this morning warm Cler
Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Johny Ramers to dinner J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner W. quite warm thunder clouds went around PM
7 Boys drew in 4 loads south of bush & 4 loads East of dam A helped wash AM J brought loads Alone & A helped unload W. Cler warm
8 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramers to dinner called at Saml Ramer's PM then went to Joseph Groves to supper then went to Daniels to stay all night W. Cler quite warm
9 went to Delilah Hoover to dinner then Came home Q. quite warm Cool Breeze from S West the Boys & Benj'n drew in a lot of grain today A & J helped Milroys & J McCreight thresh
10 Boys helped Benj'n drew in a lot of grain W. quite warm cloudy awhile PM
11 A Grubbed in field where they will sow Wheat J raked stubble AM they finished drawing grain Benj'n helped PM I & Nancy went to Flavius at 4 PM Flavius fell out of the Mow onto the waggon rak he is pretty badly hurt but no bones broken W. fine Cool wind lovely day
12 Boys helped Benj'n drew in all day W. fine Cler
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I got Horse Major shod all around this morning then I went to Johny Reesors for butter & to Joes for Bread for Susanna
Sunday 13 at home Henry's & Joes were here to dinner Harvey Wilsons Ed Wilson Mrs Wilson & Mrs Warren Called PM in their Auto & took Nancy & I Susanna & Anne & gave us a very Pleasant Ride 5 miles around the Block a very fine day a little Cloudy at times
14 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM A Disked & J Grubbed PM. W. quite warm Flavius is up & around again
15 A went with Waggon to help Elias draw in grain they drew in 4 loads then he came home drizzly rain stopped them he went again after dinner they drew in 8 loads, Cler some strong W wind J took cream he took grist chop PM
16 A took 8 hogs 1290 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $7.35 AM J Cleaned Mangels A took grist Chop PM W. quite warm shower went around Deliliah & Peters Mary Came to stay all night
17 J took cream A harrowed J harrowed when he came home they began to ganged in NE field PM W. quite warm fine Breeze a very fine heavy shower of rain a few minutes PM
18 Boys ganged I & Susanna went to Elias's PM W. warm a heavy squaal of wind after dinnner very little rain here had a Call AM Mrs John Cober her Daughter Martha & her husband C Hisey from Kansas & her Daughter Susan Robson quite Cool this evening
19 J took Cream he brought Willis with him he stays a few days A took 4 bags grist to David's & left it there they both ganged I & Willis brought grist home with Horse Major PM W. fine Cler Cool air NW wind
Sunday 20 at home Elias's were here to dinner & supper Flavius Boys & Eva were here to dinner W. fine Cler & Cool Breeze from north
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21 Boys ganged I & Nancy & Willis went awhile to Joes PM W fine Cler Cool Breeze Henry Called & took Willis home this evening
22 Boys ganged W.quite warm thunder clouds in NW
23 A helped Benj'n Benj'n draw dung J went to Markham AM he chored PM David Groves were here to dinner W fine Cool Breeze a very little rain last night
24 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his 2 men helped with teams Elias's Man helped with team till 3 PM W. fine Cler Teenie Stover & her sister Barbara & Rachel Hilts were here to supper I took 13 dozen Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts
25 J helped Elias Thress A helped Flavius draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor for Butter W. Cloudy all day
26 A was at Henrys all day fixing barn doors J helped Elias finish threshing till about 9 AM then he took grist Chop & Chored MN was here to dinner then we went to half yearly Conference all passed off very well W. very fine Cler
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder visitors C Burkholder & Lizzie Gibner Herman & family David Nighswander & wife Peter Nighswander & Lucinda Reesor W. Air from East Distant thunder NW & SW PM a slight little shower here
28 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J Grubbed in sod W. foggy cloudy AM fine heavy showers PM Soaked pretty well in
29 A helped Johny Reesor till after dinner then in evening J finished Grubbing & ganded in field East of dam W. fine Cler Cool N Wind Br N's Lizzie was here to dinner
30 J took 7 Pigs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill @ $7.50 for Boyd then they drew dung with 2 Waggons Ernie helped to load W. quite Cool Adeline & Emma Stover were here to dinner
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31 Boys spread dung I & Nancy went to JH Reesors to dinner Called at Benj'n Stovers W. fine Cler Cool N East air
Sept 1 A helped Flavius drew dung with team J took Grist Chop & Chored W. fine Cler cool NW wind
2 J began to gang in East end of big field A went with George Beatty to Lake Scugog to troll for Muskinonge they got none there was some rain & thunder AM ground well soaked
Sunday 3 at home Elias's Children were here to dinner & supper A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona J & Frank Barkey went to Henry's awhile PM W. very fine Cler
4 J cut feed corn with Corn binder then he ganged north of bush A harrowed in N East field where it was ganged Abraham Raymonds were here to dinner W. fine Cler
5 Boys ganged I went to Ceder Grove PM Russell & Louis Grove came to stay all night they were at Exhibition in Toronto W. fine Clouded up PM began to rain towards evening fine steady rain raining yet bedtime
6 A ganged all day J ganged AM he began to sow Wheat PM W. very fine Clear day
7 A & Carl finished sowing Wheat then they ganged I went to Toronto I & Nancy went to Hermans their little Frank is sick getting better W. Cloudy East wind a little drizzle of rain not heavy
8 Boys ganged & A rolled big field Herman Came to stay all night I went to Ceder Grove W very fine
9 A Disked in Wheat stubble with 3 Horses A went to Benj'n at 3 PM to help fill Silo J took Chop PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very Cloudy AM Cler PM
Sunday 10 at home Henry's were here to dinner Ernie & Carl with W. very fine day Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans
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11 J Cut our silo Corn A helped Benj'n & Cou{illegible} fill then they came here about 4 PM & cut in about half of our Corn W. warm thunder showers went SW this evening slight sprinkle here warm I brought Anne PM J took her home this evening
12 finished filling silo till 1/2 past 9 then A went to Pettys he Came home about 4 J Disked in wheat stubble W. Cler quite Coo N Wind a very heavy dash of rain last night & some heavy thunder
13 J began Plowing sod in Pasture field with 2 furrow gang A harrowed Wheat stubble AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM I & Nancy went to Elias's a while PM W. fine Cler Cool N wind
14 A helped G Dimma finish silo then he & J Plowed Sod & rolled some I took grist Chop & took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts PM W rather cloudy East wind
15 Boys finished Plowing & rolling sod he took in our Beets W. very fine cler pretty warm
16 A harrowed East of dam & began to Single Plow J Rolled sod W. Cler quite warm Amelia & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM Frank Barkey Came here this Morning he stays tomorrow Elias's are away visiting to John Brillinger's & others
Sunday 17 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. very fine warm & cler
18 Boys Plowed East of dam J took cream this Morning W. fine warm Cler
19 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner then to Henry's to supper & staid all night W. Cloudy fine shower on the way going up Cler PM
20 went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers to dinner then Came home W. W fine Clear all day Cool Air
21 A helped fill Silo at Pilkeys & Arthur Reesor J Plowed & took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 per doz. Herman's Lydia was here helping us W. Cler AM Cloudy & fine shower PM
22 J Plowed A was at Flavius filling Silo PM he took Lydia home tonight
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W fine Cler I & Willis took grist Oats to Davids PM
23 J took Cream Willis went with him then he went home with Henry's Man then Boys plowed A helped at Thomas's filling silo PM Albert Reesor's brouht Henry Usher & wife & Joseph Snider & wife from Waterloo for a good Call PM I brought some pumpkins from Benj'n & went to Joe's PM W. very fine warm
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks on St Luke 22nd C by C Gayman Sermon on Luke 23 by Br C Russell & Louis Grove Flavius's Eva & AB's Lizzy were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys & Benj'n were here PM Joes were here to supper W Cloudy all day warm
25 J Plowed A helped J Beane fill silo AM he plowed too PM W. Cloudy Misty AM Cler Cooler Pm some rain last night I & Nancy went to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders awhile PM
26 J Plowed A helped wash then he went to NB to fill silo I took Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove AM Esther & Louis were here to dinner W. Cool Clear some rain last night
27 Boys worked in Root Cellar AM they have ordered a Gasoline Engine & they intend to set it to run the separator & the Root Pulper also the Cutting Box they Plowed PM A went about 4<u>00</u> to help Gordon Dimma to fill silo W. Cloudy & rainy AM Cler PM Cooler this is my 75th Birthday
28 A helped Dimmas fill AM he drew 2 loads Gravel PM J Plowed & rolled I & Nancy went to Joes this evening to stay all night Joe took Mart & Esther to Locust Hill they went to Waterloo Daniels were here to supper
29 Mary & May & the Baby were here to day I took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts per doz took May home I & Nancy went to Joes to day all night at J was going to Toronto but he didnt go it rained last night
30 was at Joes all day W. fine AM Cloudy PM Amelia went home to say this evening so we will be without a girl for awhile Sharp frost on Thursday morning.
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Oct 1911
Sunday Oct 1 at home W. steady rain till after dinner some drizzle PM
2 Boys Pulled mangels AM they drew in 7 loads PM W. fine Clear
3 Boys Pulled Mangels & drew in 15 loads W East wind all day began to rain this evening Susanna went to Markham to Dentist with Major Amelia & Fanny went with her she left impression for Teeth
4 Ernie Plowed in Abes place Abe helped Flavius Cement Stable AM he helped JD's thresh PM J Picked some Apples AM he Plowed PM W. Cler very strong W winds & Gales Cooler this evening
5 J helped JD's thresh AM A Pulled Mangels then they both finished Pulling & drawing Mangels PM loads I took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts this morning W. Cler Cool Air not so windy
6 Boys Chored till after 9 then went to the Markham Fair W. Cloudy this Morning began to rain slowly from East at 900 rain all day pretty fast at times they got home about 5 rainy yet
7 J went to Markham AM to bring home the gasoline Engine A Chored I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joe's A helped Alick Milroys thresh PM J Chored & Picked winter apples PM Benj'ns Fanny helped up to day Machine Came this evening W. Cler fine all day Cool air
Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Clear Cool a white frost last night
9 threshed all out run very well we had a fair turnout of Mixed grain {illegible} Oats & Peas & Oats very fine day Benj'ns Fanny helped us in the house got done about 1/2 past 3 PM
10 I & Susanna went to M Dentist Barker at Markham I left Impression for 2 Teeth in lower plate Susanna got new plate A helped Flavius thresh till 1/2 past 3 PM then he helped J bring in some feed Corn J Picked winter apples W. very misty this morning cleared up very fine
11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM he brought AB's Lizzie to work for us awhile PM J Plowed W Cloudy a very light drizzle all day Daniels were here to dinner
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12 A took some Chop this Morning then J Plowed out some Potatoes then A Picked J Plowed till noon A picked Potatoes J helped him finish then they got about 15 bags they are good I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM 6 1/2 doz Eggs at 25 cts W. a very fine cler day
13 A Picked Apples AM he helped Benj'n thresh PM J Plowed W. fine he Picked Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine
14 A helped Benj finish threshing AM he Plowed PM J Plowed AM he Picked apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine slight frost last night the Trains began to run on the GNR regular on Monday
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & AB's Lizzie went to M Barkeys to dinner Boys & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. very fine & Clear all day a little Cloudy this Morning
16 A Plowed J Picked winter apples W. very fine Cler some East wind boys brought Willis along last night to stay a few days
17 J went to Flavius to Pick Apples rain stopped them about 1000 A Picked at home W. Cloudy began to rain about 10 AM rainy yet bedtime heavy at times
18 A plowed J Picked Apples he took 4 bags Wheat to Whitevale this Morning & exchanged it for Flower Flavius helped Pick Apples PM Henry Called after dinner & took Willis home W. very fine
19 A Plowed AM Ernie Came & drove his team PM & A Made some sash for them in our shop J Picked Apples for Sauce I took 3 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. very very fine
20 J took 16 bags Cider Apples to Lapps AM A plowed J Plowed too PM W. very Misty AM also PM
21 A helped Thomas's thresh till after 3 PM J took some Chop then he Plowed nearly finished root field I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread W. Cloudy all day.
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Sunday 22 all went to meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C no visitors Daniels called Benj'n & family were awhile PM W. very Misty Cler a while at noon drizzly rain at times PM
23 J took Cream & brought home sauce they Plowed all day began Plowing sod second time north of Meeting house W. Cloudy squaals of rain PM Benj'n Hooever & wife were here awhile PM Herman Came to stay all night
24 Boys Plowed Saml Brownsberger & dau Elisabeth were here to dinner W. very fine day
25 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner then went to Enos Nighswander's to stay all night awhile to David Nighswander after supper W. fine day
26 went to Ed Myer's to dinner awhile to Levi Groves then came Called at Henry's a few minutes W. fine Cool
27 Boys Plowed every day I took 2 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. about an inch of snow on the ground this morning thawed this is the 54th anniversary of our wedding day & I have never had reason to regret it
28 A brought load Coal J went to Markham for a lot of rigging for the Engine & took Cream they Picked Cider Apples PM W. strong cold W wind
Sunday 29 at home Br C's & Joes were here to dinner Elias & family Called PM W. fine Cold W wind
Thanksgiving day 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of C by Br C Daniels Davids & family & Elias's were here to dinner W. Cler raw East Wind
31 J Plowed A Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of David Hane at Widemans he died on Sunday W rain last night Cloudy light drizzle all day not Cold
Nov 1 J took grist A Chored AM they both went to Plowing Match on 5th Con Markham PM W. Cler rain Air began to snow after supper ground White already.
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Nov 1911
2 Boys brought Colt home from Pearces Pasture AM they Chored PM W. Clear cold W wind about 2 in snow sun is thawing Freezing in the shade
3 A helped Bob Milroy thresh till near noon then he worked at fitting his Engine J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod AM he brought load Coal PM W. very Clear sharp air snow all gone
4 A worked at setting Engine J went to George Gates Plowing Bee on the Old Barnard farm I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joes for Bread W. Milder Cler like Indian Summer a little smoky
Sunday 5 at home Flavius & his Family were here this evening W. Cloudy & Mild
6 A began to draw dung rain stopped him J helped wash then they worked at setting Engine began to rain from East after 900 rained all day
7 J went to Henry's A & Susanna went to Markham AM they put apples down Cellar PM Benj'n helped W Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up strong W. wind
8 A & Ernie drew dung with 2 teams near Willow trees J took grist & went to Ceder Grove with 2 1/2 doz Eggs @ 30 cts AM he went to Sale on the Old Peters farm near Cherrywood he got table 30 cts W. fine rather Cloudy Nancy has not been very well for sometime we Called Dr Dales on Sunday she is a little better she is up & around
9 Boys put in some Tiles & Plowed in last of dung AM <s>they</s> A drew off stone & J made water furrows PM W. strong W wind all day
10 Boys worked at starting Engine got it running J made Cider at Lapps PM W. raw last night drizzly AM fine Cler PM at times Nancy pretty well again
11 J went to Henry's AM he brought Willis to stay awhile he took grist PM A worked at Engine he helped to cut Briars in grain and PM W. Cloudy & Clear at times
Sunday 12 at home all day Benj'n was here awhile PM W. very strong W. wind last night & today rain & drizzle AM mild getting Cooler towards evening
13 J helped wash & Chore A worked in stable W. strong West wind quite Cold
14 A helped W Taylor thresh J took grist AM Chored PM Henry Called AM & took Willis home they have a Baby girl born this Morning both doing well W. rather milder began snowing heavy after supper.
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15 Boys worked at setting Engine Cut some feed Herman Came to stay all night Joe & Anne Called this evening W. Cloudy mild about 2 in snow last night
16 Boys Chored Davids were here to dinner & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's to supper Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening W. sharp air Cler snow not thawing very much
17 A worked at stable J went to Markham AM W. strong East wind snow to sleet more or less all day A clipped a horse for Pilkeys PM
18 A worked at Engine J took grist Chop & he got Butter at Johnnies & Bread at Joes W. strong wind from west all day squaals of snow at times getting some Colder
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove Martin Ramer was here to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. Cler fine
20 J helped wash AM he made Cider PM A went to Colon Reesors AM worked at Engine PM W. Mild thawing some
21 A helped Herman Kill hogs J got Horse Billy shod AM he Chored PM W. fine clear sharp air
22 J took cream a worked at Engine Herman's & W Smith & Delilah were here to dinner Delilah & Smiths Staid for supper W. sharp Air partly clear
23 J took Lizzie home then he went to David Groves to dinner then he left the Horse at Henry's & walked to Nighswanders sale on the Old Mike farm Amy Mayberry Came to work for the Boys this winter W. Cloudy soft drizzly rain most of the day
24 A helped Dillers thresh AM he helped NB's PM J Chored & brought gravel for the hens W. few in snow & sleet last night Mild today thawing few sleighs running freezing tonight
25 A helped NB's thresh till noon J took cream AM he took grist PM Cloudy Flurries of snow
Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here PM Joe's Called awhile AM W. mild flurries of dry snow at times
27 J helped wash A filled 2 Barrels sith Vendesine Apples & they Picked 4 pr Roosters AM they Dressed a Calf & 4 Pigs PM W. very fine Hermans Harvey came to go to Toronto with A tonight
28 A & Harvey went to Toronto 4 Pigs 376 for $9.25 4 pr Roosters lbs 14 cts per lb 1 Calf 114 lb@ 11 1/2 ct 2 Barrels apples @ $1.50 W. Cloudy drizzly rain off & on the most of the day
29 Boys Chored W. strong W. wind last night & today Freezing
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Sold Beef to JB Reesor June 15th 1911
@ 9 ct per lb 15 lb $ 1.35
22 13 1.17
29 15 1.35
July 6 14 1.26
13 15 1.35
20 13 1/2 1.22
27 13 1.17
Aug 3 14 1.26
10 12 1. 8
17 12 1/2 1.12
24 14 1.26
31 13.1/2 1.21
Sept 7 12 1. 8
14 14 1.26
21 15 1.35
28 12 1/2<u> 1.12</u>
$19.81
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<p>Aug 29 1909 to Nov 29 1911{handwritten in pencil}</p>
<p>77.2.18{in pen, hand written, probably accession number}</p>
<p><br /> Lizard Skin</p>
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<p>Aug 1909</p>
<p>Private Journal of B B Reeor 1909</p>
<p>Aug 29 Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St mat 18 C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Henry's were here to suppe W. very fine lovely day pretty Cool NW wind a very welcome & heavy rain last night</p>
<p>30 Boys ganged AM A helped Benj'n thresh PM Carl drove one team at gang plow PM I & Nancy washed AM Put away a lot of Corn in Jars PM W. very fine & Cler a slight frost on Sunday night no damage</p>
<p>31 A helped Benj'n finish threshing AM except his Wheat he ganged PM Carl helped gang AM J ganged all day I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine thunder shower going around south this evening a slight shower here at dark.</p>
<p>September 1 J grubbed the field for Wheat A ganged behind Cider house the field is nearly finished Thomas & Alberts brought some visitors AM Bishop Jonas Martin & wife Shirk & wife Pre Zimmerman & wife & Bishop Basil Martin from Waterloo they stayed about an hour W. a cold NW wind Cler</p>
<p>2 J sowed the 12 acres wheat East of Pilkeys once over he will sow it over again the other way Putting on about 1 Bus each time A finished ganging behind Cider house then he ganged spring wheat stubble Mary & children were here today Anne was here too.</p>
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<p>I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler Br C & Paul Martins were here awhile AM</p>
<p>3 J sowed the wheat field the other say A took grist Chop to Whitevale AM then he harrowed behind Cider house & began to roll it I went to Ceder Grove PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home PM W. very fine pretty warm</p>
<p>4 A finished rolling behind Cider house J chored & brought tiles from Cherrywood W. cloudy drizzly rain at times</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Pre. Zimmerman & sermon on St John by Bishop James Martin both from Penn went to Henry's to dinner W. a very Cold strong NW wind slight shower last night Calm this evening</p>
<p>6 A rolled J drew home some stove wood AM I & Nancy washed PM I brought Anne this morning she helped to make a dress for Susanna W. very fine & clear</p>
<p>7 Boys dug Potatoes they are not a very good crop I & Nancy took Susanna to Henry's to stay awhile there we went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. very fine & clear</p>
<p>8 A went to Toronto on Trolley J took 13 bags Oats to Markham to get rolled AM he began to single plow south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine</p>
<p>9 Boys Finished plowing south of bush I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. warm East air looks like rain</p>
<p>10 Boys Plowed on Knoll W cloudy at times I got Mare Nell shod all around AM I walked to Elias's PM</p>
<p>11 A Plowed J helped Elias thresh AM</p>
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<p>he plowed PM W pretty warm Cloudy</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home all day Ben Stover is we{illegible} at the Boy's end to dinner I & Nancy took dinner there too W. very fine & cler J & A went to Henry's this evening</p>
<p>13 Boys finished plowing Knoll AM they cut some feed corn PM with new Binder it works well W very warm looks like rain Daniels were here to supper they came for some crab apples I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>14 Boys began single plowing behind Cider house they shocked feed Corn PM W. very very warm 87 deg above J took 8 bags sweet apples to Lapps for sauce PM</p>
<p>15 A helped Taylors thresh J took grist to Whitevale then he Plowed W. a very very strong & heavy thunder storm last night & fine shower of rain there were 4 barns burned that we heard of quite warm AM Cooler tonight it was about the heaviest thunder that we ever heard</p>
<p>16 A helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed they both plowed PM & cut the Flax this evening I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought the apple sauce home W. fine cler warm AM fine & Cool PM</p>
<p>17 Boys Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler. Cool Breeze</p>
<p>18 Boys Plowed AM they cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM W. very very fine & Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 19 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner they brought Lizzy Carrette (Uncle Jacob Burkholder's Lissy) W. fine day</p>
<p>20 J & A Plowed AM we filled silo PM it is up within 3 feet of the top W. fine clear</p>
<p>21 J Plowed A helped Thomas fill silo with teams till about 3 PM then he plowed I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine</p>
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<p>22 Boys drew dung East of Creek behind Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. looked like rain the wind has been East the last few days, a slight drizzle of rain at times</p>
<p>23 A drew dung J began plowing in field north of Meeting house A went to Flavius with team PM to help fil silo drizzly rain stopped then a pretty fine steady rain most all PM</p>
<p>24 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo AM with teams & he helped Benj'n PM with team Thomas's brought Jonas Martin's wife & Levi Weber & wife from Waterloo for a Call this morning Uriah Drudge brought Susanna home PM she has been visiting a few weeks up in Markham she is about the same W. cloudy quite a bit of drizzly rain off & on all day Herman's were here to dinnner</p>
<p>25 J Plowed A helped Benj'n fill silo awhile then he plowed too I went to Joes this morning I took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W rather cloudy & very very heavy rain pretty heavy thunder towards evening a great deal of water fell</p>
<p>Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St John part of 1st C by C Gayman & on St Luke part of 23 C by Br C Lord's supper was Celebrated Henry's & C Gaymans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. Cool from north a slight drizzle this morning</p>
<p>27 J took cream then he plowed A & Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of Peter Burkholders son Albert he was buried at Widemans at 2 PM he died of Consumption W. very fine Cler This is my 73 Birthday</p>
<p>28 Boys nearly finished plowing field north of Meeting house the ground is well soaked I & Nancy & Susanna</p>
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<p>Oct 1909</p>
<p>went to Lydia & Bertha's to dinner (Br S's daughters) W. a very fine day Cloudy towards evening looks a little like rain</p>
<p>29 J took cream A spread dung & Plowed J Plowed too south of graveyard they finished the field north of Meeting house W. Mild cloudy drizzly at times</p>
<p>30 Boys plowed finished East of Creek the spring wheat stubble & Potatoes ground I & Nancy went to Markham AM W Mild very drizzly going fine & Clear Coming home I brought home the last share of the Beef The ring is closed for the season</p>
<p>Oct 1 J took grist chop Chop to Whitevale Chored & Picked Apples J helped him PM W Cool NW wind</p>
<p>2 Boys drew dung below garden Benj'ns man Sherman March helped AM with team Adeline was here all day Daniel helped at Building a new shed at meeting house along the north end of Meeting house yard I & Nancy & Adeline went awhile to Elias's PM W. Cool wind from NW Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove went to Ed Myers to dinner W. Cloudy squaals of light drizzle AM</p>
<p>4 Boys finished drawing dung AM they drew in 14 loads mangels PM M Barkey & his boys Pulled them for the 10 rows I & Nancy washed AM Susanna has been at Elias's I took her to Joe's this AM she stays over night W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy took in our Beets today we have a lot</p>
<p>5 A helped Taylors fill silo J took Chop to Davids (he has started his Mill again) then he drew in a load of Pumpkins & squash he drew in 5 loads Mangels PM</p>
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<p>Oct 1909</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner W. fine & Clear I brought home Chop this evening</p>
<p>6 A helped Taylors finish filling silo awhile AM then he helped J draw mangels loads then spread dung below garden J began to plow I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM 8 doz @ 27 cts W. very very lovely day</p>
<p>7 A spread dung J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM I took Susanna to Br C's AM brought her home PM W. quite warm very fine & clear</p>
<p>8 Boys plowed awhile then they went to Markham Lizzie went with them she stays awhile at Ben Stovers W. very very fine & warm</p>
<p>9 J finished Plowing East of Orchard A Picked winter apples W. very very fine & Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner I took Susanna to Teenie Stover's AM I brought her home PM J went to Daniels to dinner A went to Herman's to dinner W. very fine J brought Lizzie home this evening</p>
<p>11 J ganged in Mangel ground A picked winter Apples AM A took grist chop to Davids PM W. Cloudy AM slow & pretty steady rain PM I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>12 Boys Plowed in Corn stubble J went to Clendennings sale near Joe Groves PM W. cloudy rather drizzly some rain a little soft snow along with rain PM</p>
<p>3 Boys Plowed J took 4 Barrels Jenetting apples to Ceder Grove PM Malcom takes them to Toronto W. strong SW wind sharp frost last night fine Cler & Cold today</p>
<p>14 Boys Picked winter apples & Plowed out a start for some Branch drains East of Orchard as south of garden C Burkholder & Johny Reesor's brought Jacob Essig & wife & Josiah Miller & wife from Elkhart Indiana to dinner W. cloudy a little drizzly PM</p>
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<p>Oct 1909</p>
<p>15 Boys Picked Winter apples J went to a sale on old Madill farm near Henry's PM W. not quite so cold a white frost last night milder this evening J bought a yearling Heifer for a Beef Ringer @ 18 & a 2 Bus Basket & Gal Measure @30</p>
<p>16 Boys Picked winter Apples W Mostly Cler & Milder a few slight squaals PM</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home all day Elias's were here to a Rooster stew for dinner W. very fine Cler day a Cold NW wind not very strong</p>
<p>18 A helped Benj'n thresh AM I helped Johny Reesor's thresh PM J Picked apples & Chored awhile AM he went to Markham PM W. cloudy drizzly rain AM partly Cler PM work has commenced on the new Railway it runs by Milnes on the Big Rouge & Pea{illegible} on the little Rouge Thomas Diller Ben Diller Beares & Collins Pettys & the ld Barnard farm it is to be a through line from Hawksbury near Ottawa to Niagara I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>19 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till abou 4 PM J Chored then Machine Came here threshed from 1/2 past 4 till 6 run well W. Cool Air from NW mostly cler Sharp frost last night</p>
<p>20 threshed AM got done 11 AM run very well about 1300 Bus Oats & Mixed grain & about 250 Bus last evening W. sharp white frost last night</p>
<p>21 A helped J McCreight thresh PM J took grist Chop to Davids AM he Chored PM W. drizzly rain all AM partly Cler PM another shower & a little thunder this evening Anne was here awhile PM</p>
<p>22 J Plowed some Mangel ground then he Picked winter apples A helpe Alick Milne thresh</p>
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<p>Oct 1909</p>
<p>AM then he Picked apples & helpd Thomas thresh Buckwheat awhile this evening W. Mild NW wind rather cloudy</p>
<p>23 J & A went to David Groves with 2 spring waggons to Meet Daniel Ramer we bought a flock of sheep 13 lambs & 5 old Ewes @ $87.00 they brought them home we will fatten them & turn them off in the winter they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Joes this morning & to Ceder Grove & to Joes again PM W. cloudy raw N East wind</p>
<p>Sunday 24 al went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7C by Br C David & Peter Nighswander were here to dinner Russell & Levi Grove were here PM Daniels Came to stay all night W. Cloudy awhile AM very fine & Cler PM sharp air</p>
<p>Thanksgving 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 19C by Br C Daniels David Herman's Henry's & Levi Burkholder's were here to dinner Flavius's whole family were at the Boys end to dinner W. a very fine Cler day, sharp air</p>
<p>26 J helped Thomas thresh till about 2 PM then he Picked apples A helped Benj'n draw dung AM W. some rain last night cloudy this morning fine Cler today</p>
<p>27 A began plowing sod East of dam J amde over 2 Barrels of Cider Made at Lapps AM</p>
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<p>Oct & Nov 1909</p>
<p>Then he plowed too W. fine Cool Joes & Flavius's Fanny & the children were here this evening helping to Peel apples this is the 52nd anniversary of our Wedding day and I have never had Cause to regret it</p>
<p>28 Boys plowed AM they Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler a strong Cold NW wind</p>
<p>29 J brought home sauce from Lapps A drew dung along west side of creek below Orchard AM they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Elias's & Joes AM W. a strong & very Cold NW wind froze hard last night Plows running yet</p>
<p>30 A spread dung J took 40 bags Cider Apples to Lapps @ 25 cts per cwt AM they plowed down dung PM J took 9 more bags Apples to Lapps PM W. hard frost last night Milder today I went to Cider Grove AM a slight drizzle of rain about noon</p>
<p>Sunday 31 J walked to Henry's A & Lizzie went to meeting at Altona & ehtn went to Henry's to dinner & J Came home with them. I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. Milder Clear & fine</p>
<p>Nov 1 Boys Plowed AM they took in the Corn stalks & Picked some Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild Cloudy looks like rain I & Nancy washed AM</p>
<p>2 Boys plowed I & Nancy went to Joe Burkholders to dinner David is poorly we Called awhile at Henry's they are well W. Mild drizzly rain at times</p>
<p>3 A Plowed J took Cream & Picked Apples AM they both Picked apples PM I brought Anne this Morning to help to sew I took grist Chop to Davids & took Anne home again this evening W. mostly fine mild</p>
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<p>Nov 1809</p>
<p>4 Boys nearly finished Plowing sod I helped Nancy clean house AM I took grist Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM there is a new Proprietor at Ceder Grove now his name is G Beatty. W. cler strong NW wind</p>
<p>5 Boys finished Plowing sod AM & began in Corn Stubble where the shocks stood A drew off stones & J Made 50 gal Cider at Lapps PM W. very fine & cler</p>
<p>6 J took Cream then he drew home a lot of wood from bush A drew off stones AM he brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ $35.00 per ton. PM W. very very fine & Cler Cool Air</p>
<p>Sunday 7 at home A & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. very fine & clear sharp air from East</p>
<p>8 Boys Chored AM A drew off stones & J made water furrows PM I went to our Meeting house this morning to help Joseph Grove open a school to teach German language there was a good attendance W. showry all AM Cleared up fine PM Henry & Willis Called AM Russell Groves boards with us for the school 14 scholars PM today there are some expected from the north</p>
<p>9 Boys Chored I & Nancy Made a fine lot of soft soap PM Anne was here sewing for Susanna W cler & strong NW wind I forgot to say there was a fine heavy rain night before last & yesterday AM our tub was filled again</p>
<p>10 Boys Chored & set horse Power AM they dressed a calf & 8 Pigs PM Flavius helped W. Cloudy & Mild</p>
<p>11 J Chored A went to Toronto 8 Pigs over 900 cwt @ $11.00 calf 96 @ $10.00 5 1/2 doz Eggs @ 35 cts 2 Barls Rambo apple ${illegible}</p>
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<p>Nov 1909</p>
<p>per Barrel I got Mare Nell shod all round W. shower this Morning very fine & Cler today</p>
<p>12 I & Nancy made a lot of liver worsts J & A Carried in a lot of straw AM the stack fell down the drew the winter apples into driving house PM W. Cler cool NW wind Joe Wideman was here over night J brought some shingles from Locust Hill the west Kitchen roof wants new shingles they cut down the old Pear tree the other day</p>
<p>13 A worked at the Kitchen Cornice it is rotten J. Chored Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. raw air from East Cloudy J went to Markham AM he took Susanna to Dr he left her at Johny Ramer</p>
<p>Sunday 14 at home J & Lizzy went to Johny Ramer's to dinner Elias & Joes were here to dinner Flavius & family & Br C's Called PM W. very Misly & Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Mild but Cool air from East very Misty AM</p>
<p>15 A stripped the Kitchen roof & began to lay shingles J took team & helped to run Road Machine on the Pickering townline north of first sideroad I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Br N PM he has been sick all last week he has Bronchitis & his heart is affected he is very low W. Clear strong NW wind Cool Herman was here to dinner</p>
<p>16 Boys shingled AM chored PM I & Nancy went to see Br N AM he is getting weaker W. East wind strong began to storm sleet & rain at 10 AM drissly rain all PM</p>
<p>17 Boys dug drains south of garden & west of creek I walked to Br N's this morning he is a trifle Easier but is out of his mind Anne was here today sewing.</p>
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<p>Nov 1909</p>
<p>W. Cler strong cold SW wind & NW</p>
<p>18 Boys worked at drain I went to see Br N this morning he is just holding his own is out of his mind W. ground white with snow this morning clear sharp all day strong wind Calm this evening</p>
<p>19 J brought some tiles A took grist to Davids AM they shingled Kitchen PM nearly finished I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Br N's he is about the same W. ground white with snow getting soft nearl all gone this evening quite mild J went a little while to a sale on 2nd of Pickering he bought a Bureau @ $1.30 it pretty good one</p>
<p>20 A drained J brought a few more shingles then they finished the Kitchen roof then they brought home the Bureau that J bought I called at Br N's he is getting weaker the Dr says there is little chance for him</p>
<p>Sunday 21 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 13 C by Levi Grove nobody to dinner David Groves & Henrys Ernie & Carl & a few More Boys Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. fine & Cler PM Cloudy AM</p>
<p>22 I went with A this morning to see Br N he is resting easy & seems better we heard this evening that the Dr has good hopes of him getting better Boys Chored today W. steady East wind sleet & rain all day Ice on trees heavy rain tonight</p>
<p>23 Boys drained I & Nancy washed W. turned Colder last night froze hard ground white with snow creek running livel strong NW wind Calm tonight</p>
<p>24 J took Lizzie home to stay the boys will live with us for the present A helped Boy Milroys thresh AM & awhile PM I went to see Br N AM he is very low I went again PM Dr says his heart is a little better but now he is taken with Hemmage of the Bowels & his Chances are very poor.</p>
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<p>Nov 1909</p>
<p>W froze hard last night fine & Cler today</p>
<p>25 A was a Br. N's sitting up with him all night he came home & told us that Br N died about 9 PM he will be Buried on Saturday 1/2 past 9 I & Nancy went over awhile AM Br in law Enos Hoovers were here to dinner J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM A Chored he taught the school awhile AM W. Cler sharp hard frost last night</p>
<p>26 A helped dig Br N's Grave AM J worked at drain AM he brought 3100 loads from Locust Hill @$6.60 W. Cloudy all day Mild I helped Nancy clean house</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to my Brother Noahs funeral to Hebron sermon C Burkholder officiated at the house & at the Grave & also Preached a sermon on Heb 12 C 22 V Louis Burkholder spoke awhile in English we went back to the house of mourning to dinner there were a good many people at the funeral Susanna was alone at home awhile David Groves & Martin Ramer were here to dinner W. a very fine lovely Clear day quite mild</p>
<p>Sunday 28 at home all day Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl Joe & Anne were here awhile PM W. very fine little Indian summer clouded up towards evening slight rain after dark</p>
<p>29 J took some Oats to Davids to get Rolled A Carried last of Apples into Cellar AM then he dressed 2 Calves for Benj'n & Fanny helped W. sharp white frost last night very fine today</p>
<p>30 J brought 25 tiles from Cherrywood with Mare Nell & put them in sod field east of dam A went to Toronto 6 pigs something over 650 lbs @ $11.00 per Cwt 1 Bal King apples $3.00 1 Bl snow $2.50 1 1/2 doz Eggs 35 cts 2 Calves for Benj'n 8 cts per lb.</p>
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<p>Nov 1909</p>
<p>W. very fine & cler freezing at night thawing in the day</p>
<p>Dec 1 J brought some gravel for the hens A helped JD's thresh till near noon they began to gather up some Pine stumps at Flavius PM William Degeer Blasted a lot in the spring we intend to use them for firewood W. very fine & clear white frost last night thawing today</p>
<p>2 A helped Benj'n deliver some fat cattle to Browns Corners for Ed Lewis AM he went to Sol Reesors Barn raising PM J went to Markham AM he Paid our Taxes $51.71 cts I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner We heard this evening that my Cousin David Burkholder died this PM W. Sharp White frost last night very fine today Air from East</p>
<p>3 Boys gathered stump wood & brought home a load W. rather cloudy the German school is over for the present we expect another term at the Holidays when the Public Schools close white frost this Morning</p>
<p>4 I & A went to funeral of David Burkholder service at the house at the grave & sermon on an address on 1st Cor part of 15 C by Mr Gowdy we went to Davids to dinner W. Cloudy cool</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. cloudy pretty strong East wind PM & tonight</p>
<p>6 A helped Isaac Reesor Kill hogs 1 in Flavius place he has sore hand J drew off pine stumps W. Clear strong Cold NW wind we hear that Martha Frets died this morning will be Buried on Wednesday at 9 AM at the house</p>
<p>7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J drew roots AM Henry's were here to dinner</p>
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<p>Dec 1909</p>
<p>W. cold wind strong PM Soft snow & rain PM</p>
<p>8 A took cream & got Horse Billy sharped J chored & got Horse Chief sharped PM W. very strong W wind all day flurries of snow at times. Quite Cold</p>
<p>9 A took grist Chop AM J Chored they filled 2 Barrels King Apples P.M. W. Strong Cold W wind all day, this is my Nancy's 70th Birthday</p>
<p>10 Flavius & Fanny & Benj'n helped boys AM they dressed a calf & 6 Pigs AM then A went to the Funeral of Herbert Country on the old Joe Reesor farm W. not so cold a sharp W. wind</p>
<p>11 A went to Toronto 6 pigs 720 lbs @ #11.00 2 Bals King Apples @ $2.50 1 Calf 98 lbs @ 9 1/2 cts per lb J Chored & took grist Chop with Mare Nell W. Cler sharp Cold NW wind.</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Sharp raw East wind began to snow from East after dinner not very fast colder tonight</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored fixed up shop ready for Butchering tomorrow W. soft snow turned to rain raining yet near bed time strong wind</p>
<p>14 Killed 2 fine big hogs Flavius & Amelia & Benj'n helped Johnny Reesors Mary helped us yesterday & today W. cloudy strong W wind nearly all day about 2 in snow last night a little More today Mild</p>
<p>15 Boys salted meat J took Chop W. cloudy Mild</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored Cut some feed AM they went to Sale of Br N's effects PM J bought the old Horse Major @ $25.50 for us to drive he bought some more things Halter feed scoop & such David Groves were here to dinner I did not feel well enought to go I got Chills when I go out it was a pretty fine day a few sleighs running.</p>
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<p>Dec 1909</p>
<p>17 Boys drew off stumps & roots W. Clear heavy squaals of snow at times Mild</p>
<p>18 Boys Chored AM they drew stumps PM W. very fine & clear pretty fair sleighing</p>
<p>Sunday 19 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by Br C Levi Grove & wife C Burkholder MN were here to dinner Benj'n & Family were here PM Daniels were here to supper W. very fine Cler & sharp 12 above this Morning</p>
<p>20 A helped us wash J went to the old Wilks farm on 3rd Con Pickering AM & brought 4 Heifers Suitable for Beef Ringers @ $60.00 A took grist Chop PM W. very fine Cler sharp</p>
<p>21 Boys & Henry Picked Geese Willis was here J helped Benj'ns thresh PM W. fine Mild Carl & Amelia were here PM helping</p>
<p>22 A went to Toronto 11 Geese lbs @ 14 cts 4 Barrels King Apples @ $2.00 20 Eggs @ 45 cts per Doz 1 Pig for Henry @ 11 1/4 per lba J & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine Cler pretty strong W. wind</p>
<p>23 A drew roots AM J chored they both went to Beane's sale PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I drove our Horse Major I like him very well Henry Came to got to Beane's sale he left little Willis here till he Came back I & Susanna Called at Alberts their little boy Johnny is quite sick W. fine Clear</p>
<p>24 Boys drew roots W. Mild Cloudy Alberts Johnny is very low</p>
<p>Christmas Day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse of Cayuga Joe's were here to dinner</p>
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<p>W. snow storm from East all day not very cold getting Colder this evening Alberts little Johnny died Early this morning about 100 will be Buried on Monday at 900 he died of Diabetes J Staid with Susanna</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home J went to Henry's to dinner A helped Joe Barkeys & Benj'n Drudge dig a grave for Alberts Johnny W. Colder Cler strong W wind good sleighing when it get beaten</p>
<p>27 I & Susanna went to Johnny Reesors funeral Sermon on 1st Epistel Peter 1 C 18 & 19 Verses by C Burkholder Also a short sermon by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Anne Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Herman & family are here tonight Esther is here too for the night W. very fine MN brought Bishop Rittenhouse for ahort call PM</p>
<p>28 had our whole family at home to a Goose Roast they were all here except Elias's little Mary she was at her Grandpa Barkeys she is not very well Thomas's & B Diller's brought a party from Waterloo for a Call PM they were Paul Martin & wife & Ezra Bauman & wife Menno Steckly & wife from Hery township David Martin & wife W. very fine & Clear a little snow in the air</p>
<p>29 Boys helped wash & clean up the house AM A took grist PM W 10 below Zero ths morning Zero at noon going down PM Cler</p>
<p>30 A Ironed the Clothes that they washed J Chored My Nancy had a bad fall this Morning her foot Caught on a rug & she fell headlong into the little hall at the room door & struck her forehead against a Chair on the door jamb & cut her forehead pretty bad.</p>
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<p>She is up & around as usual W. quite cold yet but fine & Clear not so cold as yesterday</p>
<p>31 Boys drew home some roots & chored W Milder</p>
<p>Jan 1st 1910 at home Boys went a shooting got a fine big Rabbit Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. pretty Cler AM cloudy mild PM good sleighing Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home Elias's Called a few Minutes this PM J & A went to Daniels to dinner they were not at home they went to Enos's to dinner then they called at Davids PM W. Cool Clear</p>
<p>3 Boys brought 2 loads of Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.60 J helped Nancy wash AM W. strong W wind PM Flurries of snow not very Cold about an inch of snow last night</p>
<p>4 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J Chored W. very cold & cler below Zero all day</p>
<p>5 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & sleet nearly all day very strong wind last night quite Mild this evening</p>
<p>6 A Mended a lot of bags J went to Ceder Grove took 3 doz Eggs @ 36 cts. W. Cloudy mild all day Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>7 Boys Chored AM they went to Henry's PM W Cloudy AM fine & Clear PM Colder towards evening</p>
<p>8 J went to B Diller A took Chop to Davids W. Mostly Clear sharp</p>
<p>Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W quite fine blowed up Cold towards evening Susanna staid at Elias's</p>
<p>10 J went to B D's A went to Markham PM. W. Cler Cold A & Nancy washed AM Russell Groves is here to stay al night he is going to German school</p>
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<p>Jan 1910</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored cut up old willow tree at Creek A Ironed AM put Brine on Pork PM W not so cold. Cloudy</p>
<p>12 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J took cream & Chored he brought Susanna home this evening German School closed this PM there was a very good attendance W. a very fine winter day Tilman Wideman & wife were here to supper</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored A took grist Chop PM Lewis Burkholder's were here to supper W. rather cloudy cool air from N East</p>
<p>14 A Oiled single Harness J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. strong steady wind from East all day with snow not very Cold</p>
<p>15 A took Cream AM he took 6 bags Oats to Davids to get Rolled PM J Chored & went to a sale on the old Tweedie farm PM W. Clear sharp little Willis Came home with him A from the Creamery he stays all night</p>
<p>Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Joseph Groves were here to dinner w. heavy white frost this Morning Cloudy all day not Cold</p>
<p>17 Boys Chored J went to Markham PM he brought 500 lbs Oil Cake for us & 800 lbs for Flavius W. Cloudy mild A helped Nancy wash</p>
<p>18 A Mended bags & chored J got Horses Billy & Major shod PM W. pretty strong wind & drizzly rain at times not Cold Horse Chief has a Side Bone on his left fore leg we are Blistering at he is some better again.</p>
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<p>Jan 1910</p>
<p>19 Boys sawed wood in bush AM they chored PM W. cloudy AM fine Cler PM we heard today that Samuel Ramer's eldest daughter Anne died last night will be Buried tomorrow at 9:30 at Wideman</p>
<p>20 A went to funeral of Annie Ramer with Joe & Anne J Chored Elias's children were here all day W. very fine thawing a little</p>
<p>21 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. Mild drizzly rain AM soft snow PM</p>
<p>22 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. very strong wind last night & all ay rain nearly all AM soft snow at tmes PM vrey heavy this evening not Cold wind from East</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. Mild heavy squaals of snow at times there is good sleighing there is a good bed of Ice most places</p>
<p>24 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry's were here PM W. very fine & clear</p>
<p>25 Killed big hog 408 lbs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped W Mild Cler Dr Called Susanna is not so well she has an Eruption on her hand</p>
<p>26 J Chored A went to Toronot on Trolleys W. Smiths were here to dinner W. Mild pretty strong East wind snow at times PM</p>
<p>27 A Picked a lot of Chickens J Chored & took the Chickens to Ceder Grove Beatty takes them to Toronto W. mild Cloudy Blowed up Cold towards evening Daniels were here to dinner</p>
<p>28 Boys Chored A was at Beanes awhile AM they have a Bee to draw Bricks he helped</p>
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<p>Jan 1910 Feb</p>
<p>to level the snow where they pile them Hermans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. very fine Cler Mild</p>
<p>29 A took grist J Chored AM J went to Ellis's sale at Green River PM W. quite Cold Cler Johnny Reesor's daughter Lucinda called PM</p>
<p>Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Mild Cloudy at times some snow in the air PM</p>
<p>31 A helped Nancy wash AM J went to Bob Jamies & bought 4 fine shoats @ $9.00 each they brought them home PM W. Mild snow is from East all day the snow is dry & light not much wind</p>
<p>Feb 1 A brought a load Bricks from Leslieville for Wilson Beane(Sidney's Widow) J Chored we had 5 sheep worried by dogs last night Joe Barkey dressed them today the dogs belonged to Arthur Reesor & George Maxwell also 1 gander & 2 Geese worried by the dogs they promised to pay us a fair price for them W. very fine sharp winter day Davids called awhile PM.</p>
<p>Candlemas day 2 J went to W Lottens to look for some Pigs AM got none he took grist Chop PM A Chored & Ironed W. Mild Cloudy nearly all day a little snow this evening</p>
<p>3 A Mended bags J went to Ceder Grove PM 6 doz Eggs @ 30 cts W. snow from East last night & AM wind not very strong about 6 in snow not very Cold</p>
<p>4 A took grist AM J Chored A took 50 1/2 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill @ $1.5 per Bus J went to Joes.</p>
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<p>Feb 1910</p>
<p>& to Elias's W. very fine clear sharp air</p>
<p>5 A took 58 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill AM $1.5 per Bus AM A Chored PM J went to Joes & to Elias's PM W. Clear Cold 5 above Zero nearly all day Cold NW wind not very strong</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home J & A went to Benj'n's to dinner W. Cler very Cold about 10 below this Morning 2 below at noon</p>
<p>7 I went to Annual Trustee meeting at Hebron AM there was no Quorum only Martin Barkey myself Albert & Thomas Reesor so we done no Business the same Trustees will serve (the three first names) Boys helped Nancy wash AM A went to Markham PM W. fine & Cler Mild</p>
<p>8 A brought 1100 lbs Bran @ $23 per ton from Spinks AM J Cleaned last of fall wheat 9 Bus A took it to Whitevale PM & got some flour w. fine Cler Mild thawing a very little</p>
<p>9 Boys Chored AM A took a Barrel of Talman Sweet apples to Beatty's @ $2.00 then he drew Ice for Beatty from Davids Henry's were here a few hours PM W. fine AM began to snow from NE about 4 PM snowing yet</p>
<p>10 Boys hung up Pork to smoke AM they both went to Johnsons sale on Sideroad north of Cider Mill west W. quite Cold sharp wind not much snow last night</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold wind from East Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called awhile PM</p>
<p>12 Boys chored they went to Meeting house PM & fixed up things PM W. more or less snow all day not so cold.</p>
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<p>Feb 1910</p>
<p>Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Groves C Burkholder spoke too visitors after Service Menno Burkholder & David Grove's whole family Daniels Called PM Thomas Dillers were here to supper W. very fine day Benj'ns were here awhile PM</p>
<p>14 Boys Chored A helped wash AM W. fine Clear Herman was here to dinner</p>
<p>15 Boys Chored J helped Thomas Kill a Pig AM A Ironed AM W. snow More or less all day wind started up from East about 10 AM strong from East PM not Cold</p>
<p>16 A took cream AM J took grist PM Mary & Children were here a while PM W. Clear quite Cold strong NW wind roads not badly drifted</p>
<p>17 A went to see the Italians working on the railroad AM they are blastin some big cuttings at Thomas Dillars J went to Henry's to dinner then Henry & he went to Mcfarlanes sale at Claremont W. Cler sharp & Cold Joe's called this evening</p>
<p>18 A went to Markham & to Davids to dinner he got a Gander @ $2.00 J went to Elias's & got a Goose @ $3.00 W. fine Clear quite Cold a little snow last night</p>
<p>19 A took Cream AM they Peeled apples PM W. fine Cler sharp air</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home Menno Reesor's & family were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here all PM W. Cloudy not so Cold</p>
<p>21 A helped us wash AM they drew off stump wood & brought a load home PM W. Milder pretty clear</p>
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<p>22 A Ironed AM he worked at a Cabbage Knife for Henry's PM J went to Jess Cobers PM W. clear & fine sharp air</p>
<p>23 A finished the Cabbage Knife AM J Chored A went to Cobers & bought a Goose @ $1.60 W. a liitle snow last night a strong NW wind all day Cold Clear</p>
<p>24 Boys Chored A took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 30 cts PM J went to Elias's PM W. very Cold about 9 deg below this Morning fine & Clear</p>
<p>25 Henry's & Joe Burkholders were here to dinner W. fine & Cler Cold</p>
<p>26 Boys Chored Herman's Called awhile PM W. Milder air from East a little drizzle after dark J brought home some Chop PM</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home Joe's were here to dinner Flavius & famiy & Thomas & Adeline were here all PM W. some rain last night light drizzle awhile this Morning, cloudy & Mild all day</p>
<p>28 A helped wash AM J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & to Elias's PM & left her there Boys Cleaned a Bureau that J bought at a sale W. very fine, thawing the snow is quite soft</p>
<p>March 1 A Ironed J took Grist AM they brought a load pine roots PM W. quite Mild Cloudy AM a heavy Mist & fog PM</p>
<p>2 A was at Hermans Papering & White washing J helped Thomas Kill 2 hogs AM W. very fine & Clear snow going fast Elias's & Teeny Stover were here to supper Joe's came after supper Teeny stays all night</p>
<p>3 J took Grist & took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts AM they began to cut wood in Bush PM I took Teeny & Susanna to Tennys this morning</p>
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<p>Feb 1910 Mar</p>
<p>Susanna will stay awhile at Elias's & Joes W. very fine & cler snow going Creek high crows have been Cawing these few days</p>
<p>4 Boys put the smoked Pork up into Garrett & hung up the old sows Pork then they cut wood PM W. very fine Mild snow going</p>
<p>5 Boys cut & split wood A went to the Annual Meeting of the Ceder Grove threshing Companys Meeting at Flavius AM the Dividend was $15.00 per share they cut some feed PM W. very fine Cler & warm the snow is going sleighing is breaking up</p>
<p>Sunday 6 at home J went to Benj'ns & A went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy Mild a little cler at times distant thunder at times pretty heavy after dark a slight shower</p>
<p>7 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. froze last night Cold NW wind Clear</p>
<p>8 A Ironed J went to JD's AM the Cut wood PM W. a few inches snow last night & AM thawed PM Uriah Drudges were here PM</p>
<p>9 Boys sawed wood AM J & A went to Neilsons sale PM W. clear fine cold wind</p>
<p>10 Boys cut wood J took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 25 cts per doz PM W. Clear cold Air sleighing gone good Wheeling not many old drifts</p>
<p>11 Boys cut wood AM Benj'ns Man helped they both went to J Collins sale PM W. very fine & clear Cold air Joe brought Susanna home today</p>
<p>12 Boys cut wood & helped clean house W. fine & Clear sharp frost last night thawing in the sun I walked to Benj'ns PM Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat part of 22C by Br C Visitors after</p>
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<p>Mar 1910</p>
<p>Service Hermans Henry's & Henry Boyers to dinner Benj'ns were here all PM & Daniels Called a few Minutes PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Colder with strong NW wind tonight</p>
<p>14 A helped wash AM he went to Benj'ns Sawing Bee PM J Chored AM he took a grist Chop PM W. very Cold & very strong NW wind last night & all day going down some this evening</p>
<p>15 A Ironed AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took 13 sheep & lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed he went to Beanes Br sale on 5th Con Pickering PM he bought 4 shoat Pigs @ $3.85 each Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was here to supper too W. Cler Cold not much wind</p>
<p>16 A went to Toronto Herman came & went with him they took 13 Carcasses Mutton left it at Ed Lewis's he was not there did not sell but they sold the skins @ $1.40 & 3 pr Chickens @ 16 cts per lb David Grove was here got 80 Bus seed Oats @ 50 W. very fine but Cold NW wind pretty strong</p>
<p>17 Boys cut wood awhile then A went to Flavius to a Meeting of Shareholders of our threshing Machine there was a Party there offered to Buy it but it was decided not to sell it they both went to Jesse Cober's sale PM Joseph Gaymans were here to supper W. fine Cler cold air</p>
<p>18 Boys Chored & rendered the Mutton tallow AM they cut wood PM W. fine clear AM freezing every night thawing in the sun</p>
<p>19 A worked in bush J took grist Chop AM then he worked in bush too I walked to Joes PM W. Mild cloudy at times thawing fast roads drying off fast.</p>
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<p>Mar 1910</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner W. heavy showers last night some thunder drizzly rain this Morning Clered up fine & mild Cooler this evening</p>
<p>21 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. frost last night Clear thawing today</p>
<p>22 Boys Chored J took grist Chop I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. fine warm rather cloudy we also Called at Flavius he was taken with a touch of Pneumonia last night is in bed</p>
<p>23 J took cream then went to Herman's left Horse Major there & walked home Benj'n helped J & A dress 4 Pigs PM Fanny helped too Herman Came this evening he is going to Toronto with A in the Morning I went to see Flavius this Morning he is about the same he is a little better this evening W. Air from EAst fine & warm</p>
<p>24 A & Herman went to Toronto 4 Pigs 445 bs 46 lbs Tallow 6 1/2 cts per lb J split wood in bush AM helped in house & raked door yard PM I walked to Elias's AM & to Flavius PM he is a little better W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>Good Friday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C we had a few Visitors from Waterloo Thomas's brought them David Sydney & Nathaniel Martin & their wives Daniels & David Groves were here to dinner Henry's Called awhile PM W. a very fine Cler warm day Cool air from NW.</p>
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<p>25 J took cream A went to Markham on Bycicle AM they Chored & Cut some feed PM W. fine & warm Cool Air from NW I walked to Flavius PM he is sitting up at times</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 27 at home all day J & A took Susanna to David Groves & they went to Daniels to dinner W. Cold NW wind pretty strong PM turned to East PM</p>
<p>Easter Monday 28 A helped Nancy wash then they Cleaned Seed grain A took Chop to Davids PM I & Nancy went to Flavius PM he is getting better W. a lovely warm spring day strong W wind Calm this evening</p>
<p>29 Boys drew off pine roots at Flavius's AM A drew roots & J fixed tile drain PM W. quite warm looks like rain</p>
<p>30 Boys drew off stumps J went to Mrs Rainys sale near Boxgrove PM W. warm cloudy Misty al day slight shower AM</p>
<p>31 J Plowed headland behind Cider house A fixed a drain that was stopped they began to sow Oats in field East of dam PM W. strong W wind not very Cold</p>
<p>April 1 Boys nearly finished sowing field East of dam they leave a strip for Potatoes W. fine Clear Cool wind from west sharp white frost last night</p>
<p>2 A rolled both newly seeded fields NW & NE corner fields they are fairly good J finished field East of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all round W. a very fine day there are Hundreds of suckers caught in the little Rouge but we have not got any yet there have been some Caught in the Petticoat</p>
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<p>Sunday 3 at home all day J & A walked down to the new railroad they are getting on very well they expect to have the Cars running by Christmas W. Clear strong East wind all day pretty Cool</p>
<p>4 Boys Chored awhile A helped wash they started in field north of Meeting house about 10 AM they got it about half sowed with Oats w. Cloudy slight rain about 70 {symbol for degrees} AM very dark & Misty towards evening</p>
<p>5 Boys finished field north of Meeting house & sowed about half of field behind barn with Mixed grain W. Cloudy Misty Cleared up about 10 AM fine & Clear & warm PM Cloudy tonight I was not well all PM have pain in my side or groin</p>
<p>6 Boys worked at seeding I have been nearly sick all day Cloudy Misty</p>
<p>7 I had a very bad night we put Mustard on my side it is getting some better had no Appetite I feel some better this evening W. very strong Cool NW wind all day</p>
<p>8 Boys worked in fallow at Flavius AM they worked at the Seeding PM W. slight frost last night</p>
<p>9 Boys finished seeding I had a pretty bad night some hard spells of Pain sent for Dr last evening he said I should put on Turpentine it relieved me some he came today & gave me some Pills he said it was Colic W. strong NW wind clear Henry Called & left Willis he stays all night</p>
<p>Sunday 10 A & Nancy went to meeting at Hebron Davids brought Susanna home she staid here too Daniels were here to dinner Joe & Anne Called this evening.</p>
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<p>Flavius whole family Herman's & Davids Called PM MN called too I feel pretty well but I am weak have not much Pain W. Clear fine but Cold wind</p>
<p>11 A helped wash AM he Clipped Colt for J McCreight PM J took grist Chop AM W. Cloudy AM Flurries of soft snow & rain thawed as it fell our tub is about half full it has been empty a long time</p>
<p>12 Boys worked at fallow W. Clear Cool Br N's Lizzie was here PM & to supper sharp frost last night</p>
<p>13 Boys worked at fallow got it finished JD's were here to dinner W fine Clear I am some better but I am weak</p>
<p>14 A rolled AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes in back garden PM J Pulled out pine roots that Willard Degeer Blowed out yesterday he Blowed out the two Big ones East of young Ceder Swamp & the Beech tree back of Meeting sheds W. very fine & warm Cool air</p>
<p>15 Boys finishd rolling & took the Brush out of back garden & put dung onto the Berry Bushes w. Cool East wind Herman Called PM</p>
<p>16 A Made garden J harrowed root ground AM he helped in garden PM W. Cool East wind quite strong PM</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. East wind pretty strong drizzly rain AM pretty heavy at times PM Calm this evening not raining at bedtime it freshened up our creek it was pretty low</p>
<p>18 A Cobbled Boots J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they were at Flavius working in PM things are beginning to grow fine the Fall wheat looks very well.</p>
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<p>19 A helped wash AM J took some Chop W. rain off & on all day pretty heavy PM Creek running quite fresh not Cold</p>
<p>20 J took cream in Thomas's place A Chored they cut stove wood out of Beech tree back of Meeting sheds PM W. partly Clear drizzly this evening Dr Called Susanna is not so well</p>
<p>21 A pulled down old board fence along Pickering Townline we intend to put up wire fence on the trees J took grist to Davids AM he & Thomas went to Manwells dipping suckers PM they caught 8 & bought a few more W. fine Cool air</p>
<p>22 Boys pulled out the Posts with the horses & drew home the boards W. very & clear I & Nancy made a fine lot of soft soap Susanna is worse we Called the Dr he came this evening he says it is the result of an Ulcerated Tooth that she had pulled a few weeks ago</p>
<p>23 Boys drew home the Posts from the Townline J sorted apples A Cleaned their Kitchen PM W. slight shower AM another this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne to supper W. Mild heavy rain last night some more today no heavy Cloudy some Misty</p>
<p>25 J helped wash AM he & Thomas went dipping suckers at Manwells PM Caught 12 the Rouge is quite high A worked at his Bureau W. showry a very heavy rain about 10 AM our creek is coming up & the bush is turned green</p>
<p>26 A helped scrub Hebron Meeting house J took some Chop AM they Chored PM Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W. a very heavy rain last night some thunder</p>
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<p>Our Creek was quite full this morning but the Rouge was higher than it has been since 1878 the Ceder Grove Bridge is wrecked & perhaps some more</p>
<p>27 Boys helped Clean house Benj'n's Fanny & her girl Amy Mayberry helped too W. fine Cler cool air from NW</p>
<p>28 Boys Chored Henry's were here awhile PM Willis stays all night Boys Caught 25 suckers in the Petticoat last evening one in our field they are away again this evening W. slight frost last night Cler today</p>
<p>29 A took Willis home then went to David Groves to dinner he got 5 bags Potatoes J Chored W. cloudy cool began to rain towards noon rain off & on all PM they got about 2 doz suckers last evening W.</p>
<p>30 J took cream A Mended Harness AM they banked wire fence PM & drew away west lane fence north of barn W. Cool cler Anne & Esther Barkey wee here awhile PM Mare Queen was taken sick this evening sent for Jim Armstrong he Came but she was better he says her Teeth are bad he will Call & file them next week</p>
<p>May 1 at home Thomas & whole family were here to dinner W. Cler drizzly off & on all day Susanna had a bad night is some better today</p>
<p>2 J helped wash A dug Post holes between showers Flavius' Fanny & Amelia were here PM helping to Clean our Cook house PM W. Cloudy some showers AM raining PM a very heavy rain PM some heavy thunder the creek is fully as high as it was last week</p>
<p>3 A went Mushroom hunting AM he got a fine lot J Chored A went dipping with Thomas PM got none W. drizzle at times Clear tonight Cool</p>
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<p>4 Boys dug Post holes I went to Ceder Grove AM my left knee is very lame these few days W. fine Cler Cool wind from north</p>
<p>Ascension day 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St John 21 C by Bishop Paul Martin Herman's Lydia & Harvey & Frank Martin Ramer were here to dinner Daniels & Davids Groves Called PM Russell Grove was here to dinner too W. very fine Cler Cold N wind not strong A & Flavius Caught 25 suckers above our creek this evening we got near 100 in Petticoat this spring so far</p>
<p>6 Boys dug Post holes W. Clear Cool air I have lame Knee & back I cannot get around very well Thomas's Esther helps the boys 2 days in the week she is here today she took Susanna to Flavius's AM brought her home PM with Horse Major</p>
<p>7 Boys worked at putting in Posts J went to Markham AM we heard today that our good and Gracious King Edward the 7th died last night at 11:45 W. very fine & cler</p>
<p>Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated Edward Moyer's MN's & Enos Nighswanders David & Peter Lucinda Reesor & Lizzie Burkholder were here to dinner Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening Henry's Called PM w. rather cloudy a slight shower about noon fine PM</p>
<p>9 A Chored AM J helped wash they ganged Mangel ground South of Orchard PM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind PM</p>
<p>10 Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here house cleaning A helped then worked on Mangel ground they sowed some PM W. Cool slight squaal PM Matt Burkholder Called awhile AM</p>
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<p>11 Boys put wire on lane fence north of bush they worked on Mangel ground PM Benj'ns Fanny was here awhile PM putting up curtains in our room PM Teenie Stover & Elias A{cut off} were here to dinner W. Clear Cool NW wind Herman's Came with WH Trans horse Rob the Ranter to stay all night</p>
<p>12 Boys worked on Mangel ground J took Chop PM he took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts per doz W. Cold NW wind all day Clear I am not very strong yet but I feel well enough but am very weak</p>
<p>13 Boys worked at Mangel ground J sowed the last of them A ganged in Corn ground W. Clear Cool NW wind Cloudy slight drizzle at times PM Harvey & Carl Called in evening</p>
<p>14 A drew dung on Potatoes ground East of dam J planted Early Potatoes A dug garden PM J run the empty drill over the mangel drills PM W Cloudy Cool air I & Nancy made fine lot of soap</p>
<p>Whitsunday 15 at home J & A went to Henrys to dinner Elias's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder was here PM W. very fine & clear day Cool air white frost last night</p>
<p>Whitmonday 16 J rolled & harrowed the Corn ground A took a fat Heifer to Locust Hill for A Boyd @ $5.75 per Cwt She Came to $44.00 he went shooting Ground hogs PM Susanna went to guilting at Johny Ramers W. Clear Cool Air</p>
<p>17 J sowed Silo Corn A Chored then they finished digging the garden Henry & Willis Called this morning rather Cloudy</p>
<p>18 Boys Plowed along new wire fence along the Pickering townline AM they dressed the Twin Calves & 2 Pigs PM J took</p>
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<p>19 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19cts W. a slight rain this morning strong NW wind PM Cool</p>
<p>19 J took grist Chop Cut seed Potatoes & Chored A went to Toronto with Billy in Democrat 2 Calves @ 10 1/2 cts per lb 167 lbs 2 Pigs 227 lbs @ $12.75 Dr Called PM we sent for him I am no better he says I have Bronchitis W. fine Cler Cool air</p>
<p>20 J Plowed Potatoe ground A cut up old rails AM they planted Potatoes PM W. Cloudy AM began to rain about 4 PM raining yet</p>
<p>21 Boys Carried Apple Barrels & Boxes out of cellar Am they Chored PM Henry Called this Morning W. very fine rain last night this has been a very growing day first warm day this season</p>
<p>Sunday 22 at home J & A went to Davids to dinner Lewis came here with them his will stay a few days Amelia & Eva & Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys Came PM W. rather Cloudy & a shower after dinner Cooler</p>
<p>23 A went to Henry's to do some Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he hoed PM W. very foggy & Misty AM heavy shower of rain some thunder PM Daniels were here to supper Lewis Groves & Benj'ns Wilfred are here to stay all night</p>
<p>24 J took grist AM he plowed PM W. fine rather Cloudy at times foggy at times Russell Came & took Lewis home this evening Caught a Carp in Davids Pond about 18 in long</p>
<p>25 J Chored Anne was here PM W. rather Cloudy Cool</p>
<p>26 J took Chop & took 23 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove Flavius' Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here AM House Cleaning W. pretty Cler Cool</p>
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<p>27 J Plowed back garden & Chored W. cler Cool NW wind Teenie Stover was here to supper</p>
<p>28 J harrowed the Corn it is Coming up fine W. very fine & Clear warm PM A Came home from Henry's he is not done yet</p>
<p>Sunday 29 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Cool some thunder Clouds went around South this evening</p>
<p>30 A went to Henry's to do more Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he went to Ceder Grove to get some shoes set PM. W. Cloudy Cool drizzly rain a very heavy shower PM</p>
<p>31 J took cream & chored John Hoover & his sister Sally Brillinger were here to dinner W. pretty Cloudy quite Cool</p>
<p>June 1 J sorted Apples he took some to B Dillers he will try to sell them to the Railroad Builders W. Cloudy Cool a little drizzly at times Br in law Enos Hoover Called awhile PM</p>
<p>2 J took cream & Chored we had a Call from Noah Brownsberger PM Flavius brought him Henry & A took away a Beef Ringer that Henry bought off us @ 5 1/2 per Cwt W. rather cloudy Cool a little drizzly</p>
<p>3 J sorted apples & went to Ceder Grove he took some more to B Dillers for the Railway men I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's AM I am pretty weak yet but I am not sick W. Cler Cool</p>
<p>4 J took cream AM he Chored PM I went to Joe's PM W. fine Cler Cool Joe & Anne Called this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 5 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 14 C by Levi Grove Henry's & Davids were here to dinner & Daniels to supper w. Cloudy began to drizzle about 9 AM drizzly all day</p>
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<p>6 A went to Henrys to work at Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he brought load of rubbish out of Flavius fallow for summer wood PM W. partly Cler AM Cloudy PM</p>
<p>7 J took load Chop AM he Chored PM I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's PM W. very fine & Cler Cool NW wind</p>
<p>8 J grubbed Mangel with seeder AM he Cultivated Corn PM I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm Susanna & Thomas's Martha went to Markham AM with our horse Major</p>
<p>9 J & A worked around drawing gravel from Arthur Reesor's on 11th Con Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner Willis was here too Henry's went to Toronto & left him here till they come home they went on Trolleys W. fine Cler</p>
<p>10 J drew gravel A filled Am then he took Nancy to Daniels Enos is very sick does not expect to get better. I am not better yet but am up & around heard this morning that Elias's had a Boy Baby born this morning all well W. very fine & Cler lovely June weather</p>
<p>11 A went to Davids to draw stones for to fix his dam J took Nancy to Elias's to see the little boy they are quite smart J got Horse Major shod AM W. Cloudy AM rain from East PM</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home had a call from Mr & Mrs H Wilson & Mrs Wamen of Markham awhile PM W. rather Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM</p>
<p>13 A helped wash J took grist Cho AM J scuffled Mangels A topped some thistles W. very fine & warm warmest day so far</p>
<p>14 Boys worked at Wire fence along front lane Am J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers</p>
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<p>awhile his wife has been sick is better they went to Henry's to supper W. very warm</p>
<p>15 Boys hoed some Mangels J took grist Chop PM they put up our Mail Box at end of lane we have Free Delivery now our Beef ring opened today I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM to see the Baby Boy they were quite smart W. very very warm</p>
<p>17 A Pointed up the Bricks on north side of old Kitchen J scuffled Potatoes & patched Kitchen roof I took Susanna to Joe's and left her there W. very very warm a very fine shower about 5 PM some pretty heavy thunder & very heavy rain filled our pond Creek running lively</p>
<p>18 Boys Chored A went to W Trans J went to Ceder Grove then he brought Susanna home PM W. not quite so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 19 J & A went to Hermans to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. very very warm but a fine Breeze</p>
<p>20 J helped wash then they hoed Mangels A got Thomas's Grubber awhile this evening & Grubbed the Corn W. Cler & very very warm</p>
<p>21 Boys hoed Mangels & Topped thistles I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm Clouded up this evening</p>
<p>22 Boys Cut thistles & hoed Mangels w. very very warm Henry & Willis Called awhile this evening</p>
<p>23 Boys hoed Mangels W. very very warm Cler</p>
<p>24 Boys finished hoeing Mangels W. fine & Cool Esther Grove & Lewis were here to supper</p>
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<p>25 J took grist Chop & Grubbed Potatoes & Mangels A Chored AM he went to Arther PM I went to Elias's PM W pretty warm fine Breeze</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Breeze from East</p>
<p>27 A helped wash AM J grubbed Mangels they both scuffled Corn PM W. cloudy Mostly all AM some drizzly rain PM</p>
<p>28 A Scuffled Corn J & Nancy went to Markham & went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is better Enos is very sick yet W. Cler fine Cool Breeze</p>
<p>29 A took 4 hogs 1040 lb to Markham to Boyd @ $8.80 per Cwt J hoed Potatoes they cut some hay in Meadow PM I took Susanna to Patching Bee at Johny Reesor's & brought home PM I & Nancy went to Elias PM little Frank is not very well W. Cler warm, Cool Breeze</p>
<p>30 Boys hoed Corn & J Tedded hay PM Levi Groves brought Moses Weber & wife & Deacon Levi Martin & wife from Waterloo they gave us a nice long Call PM A went to Funeral of Mrs Burrows at the 11th Con PM Herman's Lydia & Frank were here to dinner Harvey was here too but he went to Benj'ns to dinner W. rather Cloudy quite warm</p>
<p>July 1 Boys hoed Corn & raked & cocked hay PM w. Cloudy calm & close smokey PM I went to Elias's PM the children are getting better they were not well</p>
<p>2 Boys put Paris Green on Potatoes AM they drew in 4 loads hay PM W. very very Close & Sultry Cloudy & smokey at times there are Bush fires in the north I went to Johny Reesors & to Elias's PM</p>
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<p>Sunday 3 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel very well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Br C Christian Burkholder & MN were here to dinner w. very very warm but a fine little Breeze Cool wind from NW this evening</p>
<p>4 A helped wash AM they finished drawing in the hay that was on Cocks three loads PM A went to Unionville on Bycicle after supper for repairs for Tedder W. very fine Cool day</p>
<p>5 they Cut last of meadows & raked & cocked what was cut yesterday they went to Locust Hill after supper the Butter factory was Burned down this AM they went to see what we will do with our Cream I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. pretty warm</p>
<p>6 Boys raked & cocked last of hay in the Meadow they drew in 4 loads PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought here home PM W. very fine quite warm the Butter factory will be running again in about 2 weeks if all goes well.</p>
<p>7 A took load gravel to Butter factory AM J hoed Corn they both hoed PM W. a very fine shower this morning Some more showers went around PM</p>
<p>8 Boys hoed corn awhile then took in 2 loads hay AM & 5 loads PM which is the last except rakings A went to see how Enos Ramers after supper & J raked Meadow stubble after supper w. pretty warm fine Breeze</p>
<p>9 Boys hoed & Cultivated Corn J raked last of Meadow & they brought it in Henry's Called PM W. very warm 85 deg at noon.</p>
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<p>Sunday July 10 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their family they Call their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin Flavius & family were all PM W. pretty Cloudy very warm thunder clouds going around</p>
<p>11 J helped Nancy wash AM A hoed Corn J Cultivated Corn PM A went to D sewells helping to lay the Foundation for a barn PM W. Cooler but still warm there was a heavy rain up towards Altona yesterday</p>
<p>12 A got Mares Jenny & Queen shod AM J took grist Chop AM they Chored moved Horse Power & fixed road along dam to Wheat field gate & hoed in Corn PM I & Nancy went to Joes for a Basket of Cherries AM W. rather Cloudy a fine shower PM looks like More</p>
<p>13 A helped to rebuild the Butter factory J took Susanna to Henry's left here there then he Cut some hay in swales & Cut thistles in Pasture field w. fine Cool Breeze from NW very fine rain last night</p>
<p>14 J finished scuffling Mangels & raked up some swale hay A cut thistles in pasture field AM he went to D Sewell's barn raising PM W. Cler pretty warm but fine Breeze Herman made his last round with his horse today</p>
<p>15 Boys finished Cutting thistles in the Pasture field then they took in the swale hay & J raked some rakings at Thomas's we are getting some from him W. quite warm sultry & Close towards evening I went to Elias's this morning I am very lame my right hip this PM</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored J took grist Chop AM Some parts of Binder AM</p>
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<p>they began to Plow in Meadow AM W. fine heavy rain Early this evening some thunder it rained quite hard at times fine & Cool PM</p>
<p>Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry brought Susanna home AM then J brought her to Flavius & they staid for dinner too W. very fine & Cool A was there for dinner too JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman Came to stay all night</p>
<p>18 Boys Plowed in Meadow they helped to wash & Churn butter after supper W. a very fine day Cool Breeze</p>
<p>19 Boys Plowed AM they began to Cut Wheat PM it is a very good crop by appearance Mary & her hired girl & all the Children were here today Picking raspberries in our garden Hermans Harvey & CArl were here to dinner W. a very fine day warm sun but nice air</p>
<p>20 Boys finished cutting & shocking wheat Elias helped to shock W. very fine warm</p>
<p>21 Boys Plowed I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 doz Eggs 19cts 16 lbs Butter 18c ts Mary & & her children & hired girl were here Picking Berries & Herman's were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy slight shower at noon thunder in the south west this evening</p>
<p>22 Boys plowed AM they cut the Barley south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove after dinner then I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder awhile PM W. pretty heavy thunder & fine shower of rain last night warm today Cloudy</p>
<p>23 Boys Plowed then they Cut Barley on the Knoll W. warm Cloudy</p>
<p>Sunday 24 we started to go to Benj'ns we went too Benj'n Came PM W. quite warm</p>
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<p>a very fine & heavy shower about 5 oclock a good & soaking rain some thunder</p>
<p>25 A set up wheat shocks & helped us wash after 3 PM J harrowed the sod W. Clear a strong NW wind warm A went to Markham after supper for some Wire fence</p>
<p>26 Boys laid down the Barley shocks south of bush & drew in one load of Wheat AM Benj'n & his 2 men with team & they drew in 6 loads of Wheat & 5 of Barley off the Knoll PM W. warm sun & Cool Breeze a few drops of rain PM but Clear again</p>
<p>27 Benj'n & 2 Men & team helped draw in AM they drew in 3 big loads barley south of bush & 6 loads of Wheat till noon then they went to Benj'n & drew in Peas till after 2 PM when a storm of rain & hail stopped them there was some heavy thunder the old James Lawson barn on 3rd Con Pickering was burned there was heavy hail here but no damage</p>
<p>28 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM they all came down PM & drew in 12 loads Wheat Saml Brownsberger & Lizzie were here to dinner Br inlaw Enos's Called PM W. fine Cler warm sun cool Air</p>
<p>29 they drew in last of Our Wheat loads making 30 loads off 12 acres then they all went to Benj'ns & drew in till a shower stopped them about 1/2 past 4 PM distant thunder nice little shower</p>
<p>30 Boys helped Benj'n draw in Wheat W. very fine cler Cool NW wind</p>
<p>Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3 C by C Gayman Hermans Harvey Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner W. a very lovely day Cool air from North</p>
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<p>August 1 Boys Helped Benj'n finish drawing in Wheat then began Cutting Oats I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner there Called at C Burkholder's about 2 hours his wife is quite Poorly thresh went to Henry's & staid all night</p>
<p>2 We Came home AM Willis Cae with us he stays a few days Boys cut grain it was a little drizzly at times yesterday today it was fine & cler quite warm PM</p>
<p>3 Boys & Benj'n & his Man finished Cutting the last of the grain till about 4 PM then they went home & J Cut the spring wheat W. cler warm Cloudy PM a slight shower at bedtime Br C brought David Martin & wife from Pennsylvania for a Call PM</p>
<p>4 Boys drew dung with 4 waggons AM & 3 PM Boys helped all day & Flavius AM they drew on Knoll & on Meadow ground Teenie Stover was here to day W. a very stormy night heavy rain heavy thunder & lightning James Dimmas barn was struck & burned it struck an ash tree & fence Post in our back lane heard today that Dr Robinson was found lying dead in his house he died of a Paralytic Stroke</p>
<p>5 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung AM they helped Flavius draw dung PM W. Cool I & Nancy went awhile to Joes AM Esther & Lewis Called PM Lewis staying over night</p>
<p>6 Boys helped Benj'n Cut Oats with Binder & team W. cloudy AM Cler PM Cool Air I went to Ceder Grove this Morning & brought home grist from Mill</p>
<p>Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to see the boy born about 4 AM all well staid to dinner.</p>
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<p>J & A went to Henry's to dinner Frank Grove Came to stay a few days W. fine Cool air AM warm PM a little Cloudy</p>
<p>8 A helped Benj'n thresh J & Elias drew in 3 loads Mixed grain & Oats & J fixed up things ready to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands to help thresh W. partly Cloudy</p>
<p>9 threshed with our Syndicate Machine 12 acres fall Wheat (Dawson) about 550 Bus 8 acres Barley about 200 Bus 1 load Mixed Peas & Oats about Bus 1 load Pine Oats about Bus W. rather cloudy PM slight drizzle at times a fine shower after dark some distant thunder Joseph Groves brought M{illegible} & wife & Winger & wife from Indiana for a Call PM I & Nancy went to Joes PM their Baby is not very well Esther was here today & took Frank home Henry's Called awhile PM</p>
<p>10 J helped Flavius thresh AM & Bob Milroys PM A spread dung I took Susanna to Joes this morning the Baby is very sick Adeline & Ben Stover's wife were here to dinner we heard the Baby died about 11 AM I & Nancy went down again PM Anne is doing pretty well A & J & Benj'n are digging a grave for the baby this evening W. warm rather cloudy through the day a thunder shower went around PM</p>
<p>11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J took Chop & then he ganged on Knoll we Buried Anne's Baby at 4 PM (no service) W. very fine warm sun but fine Breeze</p>
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<p>12 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM then Benj'n helped boys draw in 21 loads mixed grain PM W. Cler warm fine PM</p>
<p>13 Boys drew in 11 loads Mixed grain AM Benj'n helped then they helped Benj'n PM I & Nancy went awhile to see Anne PM she is doing well W. warm rather Cloudy at times</p>
<p>Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Daniels to dinner Frank & Ada went to JD's with us then we brought them home to supper W. warm rather Cloudy</p>
<p>15 Benj'n helped boys with team they finished our Harvest took in 14 loads till about 3 PM then they went to Benj'n I went to Davids & brought Susanna home AM I got very tired W. quite warm slight rain this evening a little distant thunder heard this evening that Jacob Diller was badly hurt today he lost his balance on a beam & jumped into the Mow where the fork was sticking upright in the grain it entered his body & he is badly torn</p>
<p>16 Boys helped Benj'n Finish drawing in I went to JD's this morning to see Jacob he is badly hurt is in bed W. quite warm cloudy all PM a slight rain this evening</p>
<p>17 Boys harrowed & Disced sod W. cloudy & dull nearly all day drizzly rain at times</p>
<p>18 Boys Ganged & harrowed on Knoll & on sod W. a fine shower last night some thunder dull & cloudy Cleared up fine toward evening warm</p>
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<p>I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's AM Anne is quite smart I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM</p>
<p>19 Boys ganged on Knoll got it finished W. quite warm I went to see how Jacob Diller is he is pretty bad yet they will let nobody in to see him W. very fine</p>
<p>20 Boys finished drawing dung on sod took in last of rakings big load J took Susanna to Dr Daly at Dunbarton she is not very well I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM Alma is sick W fine Cler pretty warm fine Breeze</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home Johny Ramer's & Ethel Scott Herman & family & Amelia & Eva were here to dinner Ernie & Carl came PM J & A went to Henrys after supper W. a very fine day Eliass Alma is quite sick A went down this Morning & again PM she is no better</p>
<p>22 A & Carl ganged in field north of Meeting house J Chored & got gan Plow fixed & hoed Mangels W. a fine thunder shower before Breakfast cloudy nearly all day warm J went to Elias's Alma is some better</p>
<p>23 A & Carl ganged J Chored & hoed Mangels & took grist chop with Major I & Nancy went to Elias's Alma is in bed yet but doing pretty well Br C's brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Widow Hansberger from Cayuga for a Call PM W. Cloudy very warm sultry</p>
<p>24 J & Carl finished ganging field east of dam.</p>
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<p>A finished spreading dung AM then he & Carl ganged south of bush J hoed Mangels PM I & Nancy went to Daniels Enos is poorly W. dull Misty AM some Cler PM very warm</p>
<p>25 Boys ganged in field behind Cider house J took grist PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home PM Alma is a little better is fast in bed yet W. very warm a strong west wind quite strong at times PM</p>
<p>26 Boys nearly finished ganging behind Cider house I went to JD's this morning Jacob is about the same I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Alma is some better W. quite Cool a strong wind all AM gone down this evening slight shower last night</p>
<p>27 A grubbed the sod for Wheat J Disked the Knoll W very fine clear I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron. All passed off well</p>
<p>Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gaymn Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Burkholder Benj'n & Johny Drudge were here to dinner Henry's & Davids called awhile P.M W. a very fine day a little cloudy at times</p>
<p>29 A harrowed the ground that was ganged J brought home some Pine roots & then he harrowed too J took Susanna to Elias's & went to Ceder Grove AM brought her home PM. W. very very fine & cler</p>
<p>30 A began sowing Wheat 1 Bus per Acre then he will cross it with another Bush J took cream then he hoed Mangels</p>
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<p>I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner he is not well he has been Bleeding at the nose frequently the last few weeks he does not look well but is up & around W. Cool East wind looks like rain</p>
<p>31 A finished sowing Wheat 13 acres the Knoll & 8 acres across Creek J Cleaned water furrows & brought home load wood W. a fine shower AM some heavy thunder AM one very heavy Clap</p>
<p>Sept 1 J rolled where he had ganged A helped Elias's thresh AM they Chored PM W. very fine & clear Fanny Lehman was here to dinner</p>
<p>2 J took cream then he helped Benj'n draw dung A helped too with team W. very fine day</p>
<p>3 Boys drew dung on field behind Cider house Benj'n helped alos Mayberry & Sherman March helped AM with team Henry's were here to supper W. pretty warm AM a few showers W. pretty warm AM a few showers PM some thunder</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin he is growing fine Joe's were here & Abraham Rittenhouse also to dinner Amelia & Eva came here PM W. a very fine day</p>
<p>5 Boys cleaned wheat J took 2 grists to Davids a good many are getting seed Wheat off us @ 1.05 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius' awhile PM W. showry AM & drizzly Cloudy all PM.</p>
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<p>Sept 1910</p>
<p>6 J helped Nancy wash J boiled some sweet apples sugar & water A helped NB's thresh till about 3 PM J helped A spread dung till evening AB's Lizzie was here to supper W. a very heavy rain Early this Morning some thunder dam half full Cloudy AM Cleared up PM warm</p>
<p>7 Boys began Plowing in Wheat stubble W. very fine Clear</p>
<p>8 A & Herman Plowed J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM & then he & A Plowed & Herman spread dung PM he will spread again tomorrow W. quite warm</p>
<p>9 Herman finished spreading dung till noon then he went home A finished drawing dung then he Plowed in Wheat stubble & J Discked behind Cider house I walked to Elias's AM W. clear & quite Cool NW wind</p>
<p>10 A Plowed J finished Discking behind Cider house then he Plowed too W. Cler Cool this morning fine today</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home Flavius' Fanny & Eva Joe & Anne were here to dinner w. very fine & Clear</p>
<p>12 Boys Plowed J helped wash till 900 I went to Joes AM & took grist PM W quite warm showers went around PM Cool wind from north this evening</p>
<p>13 Boys nearly finished Plowing wheat stubble I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Henry's PM Sarah has Typhoid fever is in bed pretty sick W. quite Cool Clear North wind</p>
<p>14 Boys dug Potatoes Carl helped a very good crop I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all around</p>
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<p>I went to Elias's PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM J Plowed headlands in Wheat stubble this morning W. fine Cler quite Cool this Morning</p>
<p>15 A Plowed south of bush J brought load of Pine roots from Flavius & load of wood of wood from bush AM he helped A Hoover fix Corn Binder PM & started cutting some feed Corn it runs well W. very fine & Clear we Called Dr Dale of Dunbarton to Come to see Nancy's foot & eg it has been swelling of late he thinks he can help it A helped Alick Milroy thresh AM</p>
<p>16 J & A Plowed south of bush W. Clear</p>
<p>17 Boys finished Plowing south of bush then drew in some feed Corn J went to Peter's driving house raining I brought Amelia at noon to help Nancy A took grist Chop W. very fine day</p>
<p>Sunday 18 at home J & A went to Henry's PM Sarah is doing very well W. cloudy</p>
<p>19 A helped Thomas fill Silo till 3 PM J Cut our Corn then we began to fill about 4 PM got on very well W. clear</p>
<p>20 Finished Cutting Corn till after 9 oclock silo about full then A helped Petty's J began single Plowing behind Cider house W. fine Clear Uriah Drudges brought Pre John Kurts & Deacn Daniel Burkholder from Pennsylvania for a Call PM Daniels were here to supper Joes Called this evening</p>
<p>21 A helped Benj'n fill then they went to Johny Bean's J ganged behind Cider house.</p>
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<p>Sept 1910</p>
<p>I went to Ceder Grove PM w. Cler fine</p>
<p>22 J ganged A helped J Bear fill silo awhile then he ganged too W. sharp white frost last night very fine today I took Eggs 14 doz to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts AM</p>
<p>23 A helped fill silo at Johny Bear's & than at Courtneys J Plowed awhile East of Dam I & Nancy went to Henry's to Dinner Sarah is up again W. rather Cloudy looks like rain Willis came with us he stays till Sunday</p>
<p>24 J Plowed A got Mares shod then he Plowed too W. cloudy slight drizzle of rain nearly all day I & Willis went to Joes PM</p>
<p>Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Abraham Lehman was here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning but fine day</p>
<p>26 Boys Plowed J helped to wash this morning W. rather Cloudy Mild</p>
<p>27 Boys Plowed between showers J took load Oats & got them Chopped PM This my 74th Birthday w Mild drizzly AM some heavy showers PM Some distant thunder</p>
<p>28 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo then they moved to NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine</p>
<p>29 J Plowed A helped NB fill silo AM then he Plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Herman was here to dinner yesterday.</p>
<p>30 A helped fill silo at Scotts & G Dimmas J Plowed</p>
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<p>Sept Oct 1910</p>
<p>I & Nancy went to David Groves to dinner W. very fine & warm</p>
<p>Oct 1 Boys finished Plowing field East of Dam AM A helped A Dimma fill silo & J took grist Chop PM Carl took Susanna to Dr Dale's AM with our Horse & Buggy W. a heavy thunder storm last night after 1000 no Damage near here but it was heavy not much rain Cler today but a very strong NW wind. Cool</p>
<p>Sunday 2 I & Nancy started to got to Benj'ns AM but Wilfred Met us & told us that they had Company then we turned back Elias's were here all PM W. very fine A & Susanna were in meeting at Altona</p>
<p>3 A was at Dimma's filling silo AM J took Cream then he drew Mangels Elias Ross Stover Mart & Joe Barkey pulled them today J helped wash after he Came home he & A drew Mangels with 2 Waggons PM 13 loads W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>4 A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo J drew in Mangels 5 loads & one feed Corn W. Cloudy slight drizzle at times AM some pretty heavy shower's PM & More this evening</p>
<p>5 A Plowed AM he went to J Dimmas Barn raising PM J took cream then he Plowed J brought Anne AM she helped Nancy J took her home after supper W. Cloudy drizzly a few heavy showers pretty warm</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored Thomas's brought John Martin & wife from Lancaster Penn for a good Call PM W. rain rain fine & drizzly all day Cool raining yet at bedtime</p>
<p>7 A & J went to Markham Mary & the Children were here all day W. a very fine day Thomas Diller's called this evening</p>
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<p>8 J took Cream then he & A drew Mangels J went to Jacob Hoover's sale on 9th Con Markham PM A drew in last of Mangels PM We Called up Dr Dales PM he says Nancy's leg & foot are doing well but she Must keep quiet I also got some Medicine he says My Heart is affected & I Must Keep quiet W a sharp white frost last night fine today</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner A went to Daniels to dinner W. Cloudy at times pretty Cold NW wind PM</p>
<p>10 A Picked winter Apples J washed AM then he Picked Apples too W very fine & Clear</p>
<p>11 Boys Plowed A brought grist Chop this morning they drew in all the feed Corn this evening AB's Lizzie & Martha Stover Called PM W. very fine</p>
<p>12 Boys Plowed awhile went to Selby's sale near Herman's PM J brought a Cow home that he bought off Herman @ $30.00 we intend to fatten her W. Cool fine & Cler Lydia & Bertha Called PM</p>
<p>13 Boys Plowed AM J took grist Chop & Picked Apples PM A Plowed PM W. sharp frost last night Ice thick as window glass Cler today Cold N wind</p>
<p>14 Boys Plowed AM Picked apples PM W. Cloudy</p>
<p>15 Boys Plowed AM A helped Henry's Pick Potatoes PM J Plowed PM W. Cloudy at times AM fine Cler warm PM</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home Hermans & Flavius's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day Boys & Esther went to Benj'ns this evening Esther is here every day now</p>
<p>17 A Plowed J helped wash then he Plowed too they finished the sod till noon then A helped W Taylor fill silo J took grist Chop Susanna went with him & they went to Ceder Grove to the store</p>
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<p>W. very very fine Cler day</p>
<p>18 A helped W Taylor fill silo J drew home stove wood from old bush AM they Picked apples PM Anne was here today sewing w. very very fine Cler</p>
<p>19 Boys picked Apples Anne was here sewing I took home Frank Ada & Mary Mary's Children they were here today W. very fine Cler day David Grove's Called this evening</p>
<p>20 Boys Chored AM A drew stone off Corn ground J took grist Chop & got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. warm cler slight shower PM</p>
<p>21 A took 12 bags Cider Apples to Lapps & left them J brought some Pine roots AM he Cultivated Corn stubble PM A brought load gravel from Collins Pit PM W. Cler Cold East wind pretty strong PM</p>
<p>22 Boys drew dung on west part of field behind Cider house W. fine shower last night Clear AM Cloudy Cool PM some drizzle this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Anne was here PM sewing</p>
<p>Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St John 4th C by Joseph Wismer from Clinton Joseph Groves Henry's & Mart Ramer & Adeline were here to dinner W. rather drizzly this Morning fine Cler PM Cool wind from NW</p>
<p>24 A Plowed in Corn Stubble J took crocks & a Cider Barrel to Lapps AM he Plowed too PM W. cloudy Mild sharp white frost this Morning</p>
<p>25 Boys Plowed AM Herman Came AM he Killed & dressed a Calf of his own he & Flavius helped Boys dress 8 of our Pigs & Picked 10 Roosters PM W. Cloudy fine shower last night fine Cler PM Cloudy AM</p>
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<p>26 J brought home Sauce from Lapps AM he Plowed PM A & Herman went to Toronto with our horse Billy & Herman's horse 8 Pigs average 17 lbs @ $10.75 per Cwt Herman's calf 105 lbs @ 11 Roosters 14 cts per lb W. pretty Cler drizzly rain this evening</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored AM A helped W Taylor thresh PM W. some rain last night drizzly at times Am mostly Cler PM strong NW wind Calm tonight this is the 53 anniversary of our wedding day and I have never regretted it Esther went home this Morning she & Martha Johny's Lucinda & Ethel Scott go to Waterloo tomorrow</p>
<p>28 A helped Taylor thresh J Plowed W Cler some squaals a heavy squaal of soft snow at noon all thawed Nancy's foof is doing pretty well I think I am some better too</p>
<p>29 Boys Plowed then they helped Thomas thresh an hour before noon Henry & Willis Called awhile AM J took grist Chop PM W sharp white frost last night a thick Ice</p>
<p>Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. Clear Cold rain & SW wind</p>
<p>Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C Herman & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper w. very very fine & Clear</p>
<p>Nov 1 A helped J Beane thresh for Benj'n J ganged behind Cider house A ganged too W. fine Cler pretty Cold AM Milder PM we heard that Enos Ramer died at 600 this Morning J & A went up after supper</p>
<p>2 A drew stones off fields J brought Anne she helped to sew today J Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler</p>
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<p>Esther Came again she was on a visit to Waterloo with Martha Lucinda & Ethel Scott</p>
<p>3 A Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Enos Ramer J got Barrel of Cider Made AM he Chored PM W Clear Sharp Air Dr Called to see me today he say I am doing pretty well</p>
<p>4 A helped JD's thresh J took grist to Davids AM he brought 500 tiles from Pettys PM W. Cler sharp frost last night Cold NW all day thawed in sun</p>
<p>5 A helped JD's thresh till near 1000 J took grist then they put winter apples into Cellar put on storm doors & Chored PM W. Clear sharp NW white frost</p>
<p>Sunday 6 A Susanna & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J went to Flavius PM W raw Cold W wind squaals of snow at times pretty heavy after dark</p>
<p>7 A helped Elias's thresh from 1000 AM till about 3 PM then he helped Johny Reesor's till night J took Cream then went to Daniels to dinner & brought home 4 Roosters @$1.00 each I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM w. Cler Sharp air about 2 in snow on the ground the air did not thaw much till towards evening mostly gone now</p>
<p>8 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J J took grist Chop AM he helped Benj'n Kill a Pig PM W. partly Cler sharp air frost last night</p>
<p>9 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till about 10 AM J took cream J Susanna & Esther went to see the steam shovel working on the CNR at Thomas Diller's Cut A brought 600 lbs Coal at Locust Hill to fire the threshing Engine W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times nearly all day</p>
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<p>10 Boys Chored W. drizzly rain about all day Mild</p>
<p>11 A took 5 bags Wheat to Whitevale & brought home 17 Paper bags Flour & went by Locust Hill & got 600 stove Coal AM he helped Benj'n thresh after 3 PM J got horse Chief shod on front feet & got 5 bags grain Chopped for Cows AM he Chored PM W. frost last night partly Cler today some snow flurries</p>
<p>12 A helped Benj'n thresh till after 4 PM J took cream & Chored W. fine & Clear</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home Henry's were here to dinner & supper Flavius & Amelia & Eva were here all PM W. soft snow nearly all AM Cler PM Mild</p>
<p>14 Threshed got done about 1/2 past 3 PM Oats did not turn out very well they were badly threshed with hail when they were in head W. partly Cler mild</p>
<p>15 A went to Plowing Bee at J Dimmas J took grist Chop & Chored W. Clear AM rather Cloudy PM Cool air Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinner</p>
<p>16 A took grist then he helped Flavius Kill 2 Pigs J Chored they put in some tiles in field behind Cider house PM W. Cloudy rain NW wind</p>
<p>17 Boys put in Tiles I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner W Cler some frost last night raw west wind</p>
<p>18 Boys drew off stones AM they put in tiles PM I & Nancy went to Flavius's to dinner W. partly Cler flurries of soft snow PM</p>
<p>19 Boys Clipped a Pony for Benj'ns Wilfred AM Henry & Willis Came then they went to see the Railroad Willis stays all night W. cold raw air</p>
<p>Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he went to Dr Dales he does not feel well remarks by C Burkholders sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C C Burkholder's MN & Daniels were here to dinner George Cobers was</p>
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<p>here to supper W. Dull cloudy not very Cold</p>
<p>21 A helped wash J chored then they set the Horsepower & carried over a lot of Corn I & Nancy & Susanna went to David Ramer's to a Venison dinner (it was splendid) W. Cloudy all day drizzly sprinkling rain PM the Trains are tooting & running lively on the CNR that is the Construction trains</p>
<p>22 Boys filled drain & Chored A helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J took grist PM W. very fine & cler sharp air white frost</p>
<p>23 Boys Jacked up driving house abou 6 in I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner W White frost this morning Cloudy drizzly rain this evening</p>
<p>24 Boys raked back dooryard AM they cleaned drain Mouths PM W. fine & Cler Joe & Anne Called this evening Susanna went to Flavius with our Horse Major</p>
<p>25 J & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM A took grist they Chored PM W. cloudy slight drizzle PM mild J is not very well Dr gave him some medicine he also brought some more for me I am still pretty weak</p>
<p>26 A Chored Am he helped James McCreight thresh PM J & Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Saml Barkey of Mongolia he died very sudden on Wednesday evening was buried at Widemans W. partly Clear sharp NW Wind</p>
<p>Sunday 27 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Amelia were here PM Ernie & Carl Called little while W. partly Clear Cold NE air</p>
<p>28 A helped Flavius thresh till about 3 PM J & Esther went to A G Burkholders Funeral (Uncle Danl's son) he was Buried at Widemans they Just went to the house W. Cloudy East wind AM sleet & drizzly rain PM turned to snow this evening</p>
<p>29 A went to Thomas's to help thresh the Packing flowed out they didnt thresh J brought 1950 lb Coal from Locust Hill AM with sleigh.</p>
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<p>W. mild Cloudy about 8 in snow last night a little snow falling all day good sleighing</p>
<p>30 A helped Thomas's thresh all day J brought about a ton of Coal PM W. Mild Cloudy a little snow in the Air nearly all day</p>
<p>Dec 1 J brought load Coal & J brought some gravel for hens PM W. Clear Cold N wind flurry</p>
<p>2 A helped Henry fix Pig pen he stays all night J Chored W. quite Cold 14 deg above Zero this morning</p>
<p>3 A came home after dinner then he went to Johnny Reesor's for butter & to Joes for bread J Chored & took grist W. partly Cler Milder</p>
<p>Sunday 4 at home J went to Dr Dales AM Elias' were here to dinner W. Clear sharp</p>
<p>5 J helped wash A chored & sorted the hens he Picked out about 36 that we intend to sell he got horse Billy shod PM W. quite Cold clear Russell Groves was here to supper Sent for Jim Armstrong this evening horse Chief's not well Jim says he is a little out of condition</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored W. quite Cold 6 deg below this morning. Cler N East air</p>
<p>7 J took Chop AM A mended Harness AM he went to Markham PM W. Milder some snow PM</p>
<p>8 Boys Picked a lot of Fowl & dressed a calf W. some milder Cool SW air</p>
<p>9 A went to Toronto with horse Billy & Democrat there is fair sleighing here but not to Toronto had 2 Barrels snow apples @ 3.00 per Barrel 1 Calf 104 lbs 11 cts per lb 36 Roosters & hens @ 12 per lb for the hens & 14 for the Roosters Henry's were here to dinner W. Cler quite Cold this is my Nancy's 71st Birthday</p>
<p>10 A helped Joe Barkeys dig a grave for Ben Stovers little girl AM</p>
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<p>he & J & Esther went to Funeral PM W. Cold NE wind some snow PM Cold this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 11 at home Joe's were here to supper W. quite Cold</p>
<p>12 J helped wash A took load Chop AM Susanna has been at Elias's since Tuesday she went again this Morning Elias is on the Petit Jury at General Sessions Court W. Cler quite Cold</p>
<p>13 A & Esther helped Benj'ns Butcher J Chored W. Cold SW wind cloudy PM damp Air</p>
<p>14 Boys Chored & fixed things ready for Butchering tomorrow A took cream W. milder raw damp Air PM quite Cloudy</p>
<p>15 Killed 2 big hogs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped. Herman & family were here too W light snow nearly all AM Cold N East wind quite Cold this evening</p>
<p>16 A brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ 36.50 per ton he also brought 1/2 ton for Benj'n Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W Cler 8 deg below this Morning 5 above at noon</p>
<p>17 J went to Dr Dales AM he was not at home A took cream A went to Whitevale PM W. milder about 15 above Cloudy a little snow PM</p>
<p>Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John part of 1 C by Levi Grove & C Burkholder Menno Burkholders & Matty were here to dinner W Mild Clear awhile AM Cloudy & Some squaals towards evening good sleighing but thin</p>
<p>19 A helped wash AM J took Susanna to Elias's then he took grist Chop they filled 2 Barrels with apples PM W. Mild partly Clear</p>
<p>20 Henry & Willis Came then they picked 13 Geese W. pretty Cold</p>
<p>21 A & Henry went to Toronto they sold Geese @ 18 cts per lb apples 3.50 per barrel Chickens 13 cts per lb a calf for Flavius @ per lb 2 Pigs for us @ $9.50 W. Cler quite Cold</p>
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<p>22 Boys Chored A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cler pretty sharp</p>
<p>23 Boys brought load of Pine roots AM J went to Abram Lehmans sale PM Dr Dales Came to see me PM I have heavy Cold & hard Cough he gave me some Medicine I am up & around yet but am weak W. mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM</p>
<p>24 Boys Chored took grist to Davids W. pretty sharp a little drizzle & some snow last night it helped the sleighing some</p>
<p>Sunday 25 Christmas day at home J & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner A went to Meeting at Altona with Thomas's girls Joe Called after supper W. fine & Clear all day but very Cold</p>
<p>26 Boys Chored Amelia & Ernie Called AM with a sleigh load of Visitors from Indiana & Waterloo W. a few in of snow last night & AM Mild</p>
<p>27 had our annual Family gathering & Roast Goose all our family were here a very fine day</p>
<p>28 A took grist Chop & went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash they Chored PM W. Mild a steady fall of snow from East AM about 6 in fell</p>
<p>29 Boys Chored AM they both went to Balsdons sale on 9th Markham PM Cloudy, Mild drizzly PM</p>
<p>30 A helped Move the Threshing Machine from Bert Bean's to Thomas with team AM they Could not bring the Engine so they put it into Bean's yard Herman came to stay all night W. very Cold Clear 13 below tonight</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored A took Chop we Called Dr Dale Nancy has La Grippe is up & around but does not feel very well W. very fine Milder good sleighing</p>
<p>Sunday Jan 1 1911 at home A & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius & Fanny & Eva Called awhile PM W. Cloudy</p>
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<p>AM very foggy & thawing some PM light drizzle at times PM</p>
<p>2 J & A took 15 hogs in 2 sleighs to Markham @ $7.00 per Cwt W. foggy & misty nearly all day thawing fast Cooler this evening</p>
<p>3 A drew dung on back Orchard J helped wash W. Cold flurries of snow PM Daniels Called few minutes PM Nancy some better</p>
<p>4 Boys Chored brought a big sow from B Diller's that J bought @ $6.50 per Cwt live weight Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to dinner W. pretty Cold from north flurries of snow PM</p>
<p>5 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM W. Cler very strong W Wind all day snow drifting some</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored A brought home young 3 yr old Horse Colt that he bought off Benj'n @ $170.00 J went to B Dillers W. snow from East nearly all day</p>
<p>7 Boys put Brine on Pork & Chored J sold Mare Maggie to Menno Reesor @ $200.00 MN was here to dinner W. fine Clear Nancy doing pretty well I am none too strong yet but am thankful to say that I can eat well & sleep well</p>
<p>Sunday 8 at home Henry's Called a few minutes PM David Reesor's & Moses Rittenhouse were here to supper W. Cloudy the sun shone a few minutes snowy towards evening strong wind</p>
<p>9 A helped wash then they Chored W. turning Colder very strong wind W. NW Tilman Wideman & wife came to stay all night</p>
<p>10 A went to Ceder Grove J went to Whitevale AM A helped draw Ice for Geo Beatty from Davids Dam PM W. Milder Pretty Clear</p>
<p>11 A helped Johny Reesor's Kill hogs J took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM Mixed with snow tonight</p>
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<p>Jan 1911</p>
<p>12 A helped Isaac Reesors Kill hogs AM Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. sharp & clear a fall of wet snow last night froze hard fine sleighing A & Susanna went to Markham PM</p>
<p>13 A took grist AM they brought load Pine roots PM Elias's children were here today they went to Toronto W. cloudy trees covered with white frost Mild</p>
<p>14 Boys took load of straw to James Dimma's AM they went to Graham's south of Mart Barkeys to Bring our threshing Machine to Thomas's but took a notion to leave it there W. Cloudy Mild</p>
<p>Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder Herman & family Russell & Lewis Grove Menno & Levi Drudge & Susie Koch were here to dinner W. Cloudy Flurries of snow Cler PM</p>
<p>16 Boys washed AM they chored PM W. fine & Clear very Cold 9 below Zero this morning 2 above at noon down again tonight</p>
<p>17 Boys brought load Pine roots AM A wet to Markham PM Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner W. Cler very Cold 8 below this morning 8 above this evening</p>
<p>18 A took cream he went looking for Rabbits PM got none J & Susanna started to go to Dr Dales AM they met him & turned back she staid at Joes J brought load roots W. 8 below this morning fine & cler today milder 20 above this evening</p>
<p>19 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM J went to Ceder Grove & A went to see the railroad Bridge at Pearses PM W. Mild cloudy all day</p>
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<p>20 J went with Flavius Collecting threshing Bills A drew Pine roots AM & brought a Grist home they brought load roots PM W. Mild Cloudy all day some drizzly snow</p>
<p>21 A took Cream J got Horse Major shod AM Boys Chored PM W. mild some rain last night cloudy today getting Colder tonight we Called Dr Dale Susanna is not well he came Pm & gave her some Medicine</p>
<p>Sunday 22 at home Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Henry's to dinner W. fine not very Cold</p>
<p>23 Boys washed & Chored Esther went home on Saturday night J went for Flavius' Amelia she is coming to stay all winter & perhaps all summer Susanna took a bad spell this evening we put her to bed W. Cloudy pretty sharp air a slight flurrie of snow last night good sleighing</p>
<p>24 Boys chored A fixed a Bed stead W. fine clear</p>
<p>25 A went to Dr for some medicine for Susanna she is some better they Chored & filled some beds PM W. cloudy air from East flurries of snow PM A lot of young folks came to our old Kitchen to sing this evening</p>
<p>26 A went to Toronto on Trolleys J Chored Mary & all the children were here today W. Cloudy</p>
<p>27 Boys Chored & Cleaned Timothy seed W slow & steady rain all AM drizzly cloudy PM Johny Reesor's Mary & Anne Gayman were here awhile PM</p>
<p>28 Boys Chored W. Freezing Clear strong NW wind all day more Calm tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 29 at home A J & Amelia went to David Groves to dinner W. Clear awhile this Morning then Cloudy a slight drizzle PM thawing</p>
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<p>Jan 1911 Feb</p>
<p>30 Boys Chored W. a very strong NW wind last night & today getting Colder towards evening</p>
<p>31 Boys Chored & A took Chop they brought load Pine roots W. Cloudy sharp Ari AM heavy squaals of snow PM 2 in fell C Burkholders wife is very low hardly expected to get better Zero this Morning</p>
<p>Feb 1 J A & Amelia helped Flavius Kill hogs W. pretty strong East wind strong PM heard today that Christian Burkholder's wife died about Midnight she will be buried on Friday at 1/2 past nine to Wideman's She had Brights disease</p>
<p>Candlemas day 2 Boys Chored J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 26 cts per doz W. Mild Cloudy AM Clear PM getting Colder</p>
<p>3 A & Amelia went to Funeral of Christian Burkholder's wife Sermon by Christian Gayman & Moses Weber spoke too W. East wind strong PM Some snow AM Colder this evening</p>
<p>4 We heart that Br inlaw Enos Hoover was very sick A & Nancy started to go to see him they heard on the road that he was dead they went on & staid to dinner the Dr did not know what his sickness was he will be Buried on Monday he was sick only one week W. Cloudy mild</p>
<p>Sunday 5 J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner Thomas's & Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. nearly Zero this morning 5 above at noon Zero again this evening Clear J & A & Amelia went to Thomas's after supper</p>
<p>6 A & Flavius went to Enos Hoover's funeral they Just went to the house Lewis Burkholder spoke J went with Thomas's Esther to Locust Hill to Meet Br C Elizabeth she Came to get to the Funeral J walked home.</p>
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<p>& Thomas & Esther took her to the Funeral W. a strong East wind began to snow about 10 Snowy & blowing very strong yet there was no Trustee Meeting at Hebron</p>
<p>7 Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J took grist PM W. fine Cler pretty Cold A helped shovel in 11th Con South of Church there are some high snow banks</p>
<p>8 boys Cut some feed & Chored AM they went to Wonchs sale in Whitevale PM W. very fine Thomas's & Elizabeth Martin Called PM</p>
<p>9 Boys filled 4 Barrels with Apples & Picked 3 pr Roosters w. cloudy frosty AM partly Clear PM Herman's & David Groves were here to dinner</p>
<p>10 A went to Toronto with Thomas they hitched a horse a piece 4 Barrels apples 1 Bal Rambo's $2.00 each 2 Bals Russets $2.50 Bal Spies $3.50 they were badly struck with Hail did not look well he had 3 pr young fall Chickens 17 cts per lb W. fine J went to Markham AM Chored PM</p>
<p>11 Boys Chored AM A went to help shovel snow at Hebron PM W. pretty cler very fine</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home Meeting was at Hebron but some of us have German Measles & did not like to go to Meeting Amelia & A have them they are not sick but do not feel well Daniels were here to dinner & Flavius' whole family were here PM W. Cloudy Mild all day Herman's Called awhile but did not come in</p>
<p>13 A took grist AM he mended Harness & shoes PM W. wind & sleet from East Mild</p>
<p>14 A went to Markham PM W. strong East wind drizzly sleet AM snow PM pretty Cold</p>
<p>15 A went with Thomas to take the cream there are some drifts on the north & south roads W. East wind last night & today not as Cold A sorted apples PM</p>
<p>16 A helped shovel snow on 11th Co AM J took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM W East wind Cloudy AM some cler PM</p>
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<p>17 Boys Chored W NW wind slight drizzle of rain at times thawing a little we called Dr Dales he Came this evening Susanna is not so well Joe's Called this evening</p>
<p>18 Boys cut big second growth Elm East of dam they are Cutting it into stovewood W Mild thawing a little fine Cler PM Susanna is not so well</p>
<p>Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were all here to dinner Elias's were all here to supper W. Cler sharp Air from North</p>
<p>20 Boys helped wash AM they cut wood & hung up Pork to smoke PM W. sharp Cler</p>
<p>21 A went to Markham AM J Chored Henry's were here to dinner Willis stays Herman was here to dinner too W. Zero this Morning Cold north wind Milder this evening</p>
<p>22 Boys Chored then A started after early dinner & brought Lawyer AF Wilson of Markham & he drew up my last Will & Testament & I Provided for my Dear wife & family & hope the Good God may Bless them A took Mr Wilson home this evening W. strong NW wind & some squaals of snow a little snow last night</p>
<p>23 A split Elm wood J & Willis took grist PM W sharp air from W pretty Cold thawing in the sun PM</p>
<p>24 J took Willis home & went to Kurst's Sale on 7th Con Pickering A Chored & Mended my Bridle W. pretty strong NW wind partly Cler Still good sleighing</p>
<p>25 J took cream A trimmed trees in old orchard AM they both went to Cloughtons sale on the old John Mapes farm PM W. Cler warm thawing</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home J A & Amelia started to go to Herman's began to drizzle they Came back & went to Elias's to dinner Cloudy drizzly at times</p>
<p>27 J helped wash AM A took grist they Chored PM W. NWest wind flurries of snow at time Colder</p>
<p>28 Boys trimmed trees in Old orchard W. Cold PM West wind Cler sleighing about gone</p>
<p>March 1st 1911 Killed Big Pig Weighed 381 lbs Flavius Benj'n & Anne helped W. strong NW wind Flurries of dry snow at times not very Cold</p>
<p>2 A took some Sausage & hams to Ceder Grove & to Markham @ 14 cts per lb AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM</p>
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<p>J took Eggs & some sausages & Ham to Ceder Grove PM W Cold NW wind strong Calm tonight</p>
<p>3 Boys Chored AM they went to Roachs sale near Cherrywood PM J bought a fine cutter @ $16.50 Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp NW wind some sleighs running but the roads are tough</p>
<p>4 Boys trimmed trees Susanna & Amelia went to Elias's & to Joe's awhile PM W. Clear some squaals of snow atimes Cold NW wind</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home Flavius & family Elias & family were here to dinner Henry's Came right after dinner W. Cold East wind some squaals of snow</p>
<p>6 Boys helped wash AM A drew load of wood from B Dillers for Sherman March PM J went to Hermans this morning & bought a cow @ $30.00 & 5 Bus Wheat he brought her home W. Clear Cold NE wind a few inches of snow last night sleighing fair</p>
<p>7 J took Nancy to M Barkey's this morning his wife was hurt in an upset on Sunday evening she had a rib broken & one cracked she is in bad pain but the Dr says she can sit up before long A took grist AM they both went to Pherrills sale on 11th Con PM Herman was here to dinner W fine Clear raw East wind</p>
<p>8 J & A cut some trees for wood in Old bush AM A went to A Milroys sawing Bee PM J took Nancy to Benj'ns awhile PM Wilfred is not well W. very fine thawing</p>
<p>9 Boys worked in bush AM A went to Markham PM J helped take a 2 yr old heifer pat way for Herman he bought her W. Cloudy mild hardly any sleighs running thawing fast</p>
<p>10 A helped shovel out Townline along Thomas's bush J Chored A went to Alick Milroys sawing PM J brought home Chop PM W. Clear strong NW wind getting Colder this evening</p>
<p>11 A helped Flavius saw wood AM J trimmed in Orchard they both trimmed PM W. Cler some frost last night cold East wind</p>
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<p>Mar 1911</p>
<p>Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C Henry's were here to dinner Joe's were here PMW. some rain & some thunder last night & More or less all AM & awhile PM (not heavy) quite Cool NW wind</p>
<p>13 Boys trimmed apple Brush for stove wood & Dressed a calf PM W. Clear</p>
<p>14 J took Calf to Locust Hill & shipped it to Ed Lewis's then he trimmed Raspberry bushes A went to threshing Machine Meeting at Flavius's AM the Dividend was $12.00 each he went to N Burkholder's sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler frost last night sun thawing today</p>
<p>15 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed & Chored AM they had a sawing Bee PM 5 saws running Henry & Willis were here too w. Cloudy awhile this morning Cleared up strong NW wind quite strong PM getting Colder</p>
<p>16 A went to Henry's to help him to split wood J split wood in the bush AM he took 18 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts W. very strong NW wind last night & all day Clear 2 below Zero this morning 12 above this evening the wind seems going down this evening</p>
<p>17 A split wood in bush AM he went to Joe Dillers PM J went to Johny Ramers AM he Chored PM Mary & children were here PM Davids Called few minutes PM W. Milder squaals of snow PM nearly an inch fell</p>
<p>18 J went to Willie Raymonds in ol Clarke Hollow AM & bought 7 fine Pigs few Months old @ $19.00 he Chored PM A Chored & went to Widow Milroys sawing Bee PM W. Cler Sharp the sun thawing the snow I forgot to say that A brought 12 Cwt of Pea Coal from Locust Hill AM at $6.00 per {illegible} Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM</p>
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<p>Sunday 19 at home Thomas's girls were here awhile AM Joe's Called PM A & Amelia went to Funeral of Solomon Reesor he died on Friday Morning W. Cloudy & partly Clear some heavy squaals of snow PM Mild</p>
<p>20 J helped wash AM a took 5 hogs 940 lbs to Markham @ $6.75 per Cwt he split wood in bush PM J went to FM Reesor's sale at Locust Hill PM he bought 6 fine big dining room Chairs @ 35 cts each w. Cler strong West wind getting Colder this evening</p>
<p>21 Boys Cleaned seed Oats & exchanged some with Flavius J took grist to Davids & got Horse Chief shod on hind feet W. Cloudy sharp Air it is freezing at night & thawing in day times there is hardly any snow to be seen Susanna is sick we Called Dr Dales he says she is all out of order he gave her some Medicine</p>
<p>22 J went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then he went to a sale on the Old Joe Brown farm A Chored Esther & Russell were here to dinner A rubbed the Pork with Mustard & Put it in the garret W. Cloudy drizzly AM cleared up strong W wind PM getting Cold</p>
<p>23 Boys cut up a lot of rubbish in Woodshed AM J took grist & 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18 cts PM A Chored we Called Dr Dales he Came Susanna is not better she Keeps her bed W. Cler strong Cold NW wind</p>
<p>24 Boys worked in bush AM J took grist & A began Painting West Kitchen floor PM W. Cler Cold air from N Susanna no better</p>
<p>25 Boys trimmed Plum trees & Grape vines AM A painted awhile at Kitchen floor J went to get some more Paint PM W. fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here at dinner Flavius's & Eva & M Barkeys were here PM W. Cloudy Mild A & Amelia went to Herman's to dinner Susanna not so well</p>
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<p>27 Boys pulled off old wall paper in the West Cookhouse or summer Kitchen J went to Ceder Grove AM for some new paper & they put some of it on PM W. Cloudy drizzly rain all day it rained a lot last night</p>
<p>28 J helped wash A went to Markham to Meet Dentist AM they finished papering Kitchen PM W. strong West wind all day Cold A finished Painting Kitchen floor PM</p>
<p>29 A took 5 Pigs 970 lbs to Locust Hill @ $6.60 per Cwt AM J took Cream they Chored PM W. squaals of soft snow AM Colder PM</p>
<p>30 Boys cleaned seed grain Carl helped till about 3 PM W soft snow all AM & a little drizzle PM not Cold thawing some</p>
<p>31 Boys sawed pine roots behind barn for Engine W. Clear, Cold W wind sun thawing Daniels were here to dinner Herman Came to stay all night</p>
<p>April 1 J took Cream Willis came with him he stays all night A helped bring Machine from A Grahams they cut up rubbish PM Anne was here awhile PM W. Cold W wind few squaals of snow</p>
<p>Sunday 2 at home Henry's & Joe's were here to dinner Amelia was at Benj'ns to dinner W. clear Cold 12 deg above this Morning North wind</p>
<p>3 J helped wash A got Mare Queen shod on front feet & brought home load Pine roots from Flavius AM they drew roots with 2 teams PM W. Cler Cold East wind froze hard last night</p>
<p>4 A sawed wood with Buck saw J is not well W. strong East wind drizzly rain PM</p>
<p>5 A chored J is not well we Called Dr Dale he has not Come yet W. partly Cler some squaals of rain quite mild</p>
<p>6 A Chored & took Eggs to Ceder Grove 18 doz @ 16 cts Dr Came he gave J some Medicine he says he will soon get better W. Cloudy some slight squaals getting warmer</p>
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<p>April 1911</p>
<p>Amelia was to a Carpet rag Bee at Daniel Ramers</p>
<p>7 A sawed Plum trees & rubbish J is not very well yet Herman came to stay all night he is helping Oscar Wilson to overhaul the Machine at Thomas's W. fine clear</p>
<p>8 A took grist AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes PM J is some better I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. partly clear C Burkholder Came to stay all night frost last night</p>
<p>Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. frost last night fine clear today</p>
<p>10 A sowed Timothy seed on Wheat on Knoll AM he helped Benj'n cut wood PM J helped wash AM he took Herman's hores to be shod at Ceder Grove PM Herman is at Thomass overhauling the Machine W. sharp frost last night fine Clear today</p>
<p>11 J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM we cleaned our Kitchen AM put down new Oilcloth PM W. steady Cool East wind all day frost last night</p>
<p>12 Boys Chored drove Abes colt in double Harness PM they intend to hitch him up but it began to rain about 3 PM East wind all day did not rain Much Teenie Stover was here to dinner Herman Came stay all night</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored J & Nancy went awhile to David Groves PM Esther is not well she is a little better W East wind not strong slight drizzle this evening</p>
<p>Good Friday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 27 C by Br C Daniels & Willis were here to dinner Henry's were at Albert Reesor's Benj'n & family Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM Joseph Grove's brought Israel Weber & wife & Daniel Cressman & wife for a good Call PM</p>
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<p>April 1911</p>
<p>W mild drizzly rain heavy at times all AM very fine & clear PM</p>
<p>15 J took Chop A put dung round the Raspberrie bushes AM A went to Markham with Benj'n PM W. Cler a strong NW wind Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night</p>
<p>Easter Sunday 16 at home Ernie Carl & Harvey were here to dinner W. fine clear Cold NW wind</p>
<p>Easter Monday at home Br inlaw Simon Hoovers & Alberts were here to dinner J A & Albert went to Maxwells to fish PM they caught 20 Aaron Rittenhouse & wife here PM W. Cler Cold NW wind frost last night Henry's Called awhile PM</p>
<p>18 J helped wash AM A carried the apples out of cellar AM they Chored & Cut feed PM Alma & Frank Barkey were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called PM W. frost last night fine today</p>
<p>19 J & Amelia helped scrub meeting house AM A split Engine wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM A Chored W. some East wind Cler frost last night</p>
<p>20 Boys began seeding below garden to East Corner of Orchard with mixed grain then began in field East of dam with Mixed grain W. Cler, Cold Air</p>
<p>21 Boys worked at seeding W. Cool East air slight drizzly rain AM didnt amount to much Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night</p>
<p>22 Boys worked at seeding W. Cler Cool air from East Alma Frank & Ada Barkey Came to supper & they stay all night</p>
<p>Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias's & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner A & J went to Henry's after supper W. mostly Cler sharp air from NW</p>
<p>24 Boys worked at seeding the ground works very well W. Clear Cool air from north</p>
<p>25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Called awhile at Joe's W. very fine & clear pretty warm</p>
<p>26 Boys finished seeding they have some to harrow & roll yet I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzy to dinner W. very fine & clear warm</p>
<p>27 Boys finished harrowing & rolling I & Susanna took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 15 cts W. very fine warm & Cler</p>
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<p>April 1911 May</p>
<p>28 A helped Benj'n all day with team at seeding J rolled new meadow behind barn AM he took grist Chop PM I went to Elias's PM W. Clear warm</p>
<p>29 Boys harrowed part of wheat on Knoll & sowed barley on it it needs rain they dug garden PM Hermans Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here today Herman was here to dinner too he was at Thomas's fixing Machine W. very fine Clear warm the buds are Coming on the trees</p>
<p>Sunday 30 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is up again Daniel has Blood Poisoning in his finger he Pricked it with a thistle or sliver & it swelled up to his shoulder he is in bed but is getting better they Called at JH Ramers he has Grippe W. drizzly rain last night foggy at times today drizzly rain at times warm & growing time</p>
<p>May 1 A helped wash J took grist Chop AM they helped Clean house PM W. drizzly light rain AM very heavy showers at times PM Creek running lively it had been very low</p>
<p>2 Boys helped clean house AM dressed calf cut up wood in shed W. cold NW wind froze some last night</p>
<p>3 J took cream he took calf along & shipped it to Ed Lewis's AM they Chored PM A took grist Chop AM W. sharp frost last night froze Ice fine & clear all day N wind Cool</p>
<p>4 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM A raked door yard & they both ganged root ground behind Cider house PM W. Clear Cool air from north froze pretty hard last night</p>
<p>5 Boys ganged & harrowed root ground I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm J took cream A ganged then they both harrowed A went to U Drudges raising PM</p>
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<p>J leveled the Corn ground by drawing a Plank over it & standing on it PM W. a very fine warm spring day</p>
<p>Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by C Gayman no visitors Benj'n & family Franky Grove & a few boys were here PM W. a lovely growing spring day A went to Henrys after supper on his Bycicle</p>
<p>8 Boys worked on root ground I & Nancy went to Henrys to dinner I got very tired W. a very fine Cler day quite warm the trees are coming into leaf very fast</p>
<p>9 J took Chop AM they both worked on root ground A dug garden & they set out some Prune trees this morning I & Nancy went to Joe's awhile PM then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine</p>
<p>10 Boys sowed Mangels & Plante 5 drills Early Potatoes south of Calf Pasture little May Barkey & Baby Wilbur were here Elias's were in Markham Herman was here to dinner with his Horse W Cloudy Cooler some drizzly rain PM</p>
<p>11 Boys sowed Mangels & Silo corn behind Cider house W. very warm very strong W wind PM A shower went around north after supper</p>
<p>12 A Put dung around Plum trees that he planted & finished making garden J & Nancy went to Daniels he is weak yet but is doing fairly well W. very strong W Wind Cooler this evening I brought Anne to help sew PM</p>
<p>13 Boys Chored AM A & Flavius went to shear Daniel Ramer's sheep PM J drew some stove wood into shed PM W. fine Clear & Cool I & Nancy went to Benj'ns awhile PM Vera has the measles there are a great Many Cases through the Country</p>
<p>Sunday 14 I & Nancy kept house J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner (Amelia & her Brother's went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is doing well W very fine Cler day Cool air</p>
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<p>15 A Plowed back garden J helped wash AM they Planted late Potatoes PM they fixed floor of front Kitche stoop this evening W pretty warm rather cloudy PM sprinkles of rain at times</p>
<p>16 Boys went to Henry's this Morning to go Trout fishing on 7th Pickering Henry went with them awhile he Caught one small Trout J & A got a fine Mess of Chubs W. fine rain last night mostly Cloudy today drizzles of rain off & on fine steady rain this evening</p>
<p>17 J took grist Chop A helped at house cleaning Herman was here to dinner with his hores W Cloudy at times fine growing weather</p>
<p>18 A went looking for Mushrooms this Morning he got a lot J Chored Henry's Came to dinner they brought a big Eel that Henry Caught in A Lehmans Pond last night nearly 3 feet long then we had a fine dinner of Mushrooms & Salmon & Eel W. some thunder & fine rain last night Cloudy at times today & very very warm warmest day so far J took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove@ 16 cts per doz</p>
<p>19 J & A went fishing to Dead water with hooks caught about 40 fine Catfish Mostly larger ones J harrowed Corn PM A skinned fish & Painted stoop floor W. quite warm yet little Cooler</p>
<p>20 A took grist Chop J took Susanna to David Grove's AM they fixed swingate at Creek on Townline & Chored PM W very very warm Thunder Clouds going around this evening</p>
<p>Sunday 21 at home Elias's were here to dinner A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans W. very very warm very heavy thunder north & west last night some rain here Jacob Smiths barn at Almira was burned & all his horses & Cattle & a lot of grain</p>
<p>22 J helped wash AM A drove his Colt awhile with harness on they over hauled fence on north side of old Orchard PM W. quite warm yet it seems cooler this evening</p>
<p>23 J went to Daniels to Castrate his lambs A took grist Oats AM they fixed fence & Chored PM W. a heavy thunder storm through the night some rain quite warm today Cooler this evening it seems cleared up</p>
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<p>May 1911 June</p>
<p>went to Markham with horse Major AM W. very fine & clear a pleasant day</p>
<p>31 A worked at Cemetery at Arthur Milroys J finished scuffling Mangels AM he brought load gravel PM W. Cool AM fine shower PM some thunder very fine shower Henry & Willis Called this morning for Potatoes</p>
<p>June 1 A drew gravel J Chored W. very strong NW wind quite Cool Calm this evening</p>
<p>2 A drew gravel he got horses shod PM J Chored W. very fine day rather Cloudy</p>
<p>3 A built wall at Benj'ns J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM he took some Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him W. very fine day</p>
<p>Whit Sunday 4 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on by C Burkholder Daniels & C Gayman & wife were here to dinner Willis was here too he stays all night W. Air from East a little stronger PM began to rain at bedtime</p>
<p>Whit Monday 5 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Susanna went along to Br C's J & A went with Henry's & J Burkholder's to Lake fishing they didnt get many W. partly cloudysome rain & thunder after 4 PM a fine shower lst night</p>
<p>6 J took cream A helped wash AM they both helped Benj'n move straw into shed PM W. East wind Cool showry nearly all day</p>
<p>7 J took Chop A worked at Benj'ns AM they thinned Mangels Flavius & Carl Benj'n his Man Sherman March helped PM W. very fine Cler Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner</p>
<p>8 Boys finished thinning Mangels the same ones helped I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner W. fine Clear</p>
<p>9 Boys topped Thistles W. fine a few thunder showers wet around this evening not very heavy a slight shower</p>
<p>10 A took cream & Chored J & Flavius went to Toronto on an Automobile</p>
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<p>24 A went for Mushrooms got a fine lot they Chored PM W. very fine & cool strong W wind PM</p>
<p>Ascension day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid at home to attend to the Baker remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark 16 C by Abraham Rittenhouse Freeman Rittenhouse spoke too W. very fine lovely day David Groves Henry Boyer Henry Steckly from Waterloo were here to dinner & Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife and Thomas's Called PM Martin Ramer was here to dinner too</p>
<p>26 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron all Passed reasonably well MN was here to dinner there was Meeting at 3 PM Tobias Martin & Joseph Gingricks spoke also Freeman Rittenhouse Frank Houses & wife & Barbara Johnston Freeman Rittenhouse & Christian Rittenhouse were here to supper Albert Reesor brought Deacon Menno Shants & Deacon Levi Martin PM Joseph Gingrich & for a Call after supper W. very fine Cler A took a load of them to Johny Reesor's</p>
<p>27 J Grubbed corn with seeder A Pointed wall north of horse stable door B Diller & wife brought Sol Horner & wife from Cayuga to supper W. Cler Cool air</p>
<p>Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St luke 22 C by C Gayma & on Luke 23C by Br C Lords Sacrament was Celebrated no visitors after service Jake & Anne Diller were here to supper Flavius & family were here this evening W. very very warm some Cooler this evening</p>
<p>29 J helped wash & Chored A drew 4 loads gravel from Collins Pit into barnyard W. Cler fine & Cool some wind from north</p>
<p>30 A worked at Cementing at Alex Milroys J scuffed Mangels they are coming fine Susanna & Amelia</p>
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<p>June 1911</p>
<p>W slight shower AM very warm today a very heavy thunder storm & fine rain after 9 O' this evening some heavy Claps of thunder it looks like a fire to N East we Just now hear it was Fred Hornshaws barn on 6th Con Pickering</p>
<p>Sunday 11 A Susanna & Amelia went to JD's to dinner J went to Henry's I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner W. very very warm a heavy shower & some thunder about 5 PM some Cooler this evening</p>
<p>12 Boys drew gravel with one waggon on 11th Con W Cloudy at times very heavy short shower PM Nancy & Amelia washed</p>
<p>13 Boys drew gravel with 2 waggons which finished our road work AM they helped Flavius hoe Mangels PM W. cloudy at times fine & cool</p>
<p>14 Boys helped Flavius hoe Mangels J Came home at 3 PM & grubbed Mangels & some of Corn with seeder I took Nancy Susanna & Amelia to Elias's to a rag sewing Bee & brought them home PM W. a very fine Cool Clear day</p>
<p>15 A grubed Corn with Thomas's Grubber then they both Topped thistles A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels after 3 PM W. a very fine Cool Cler day</p>
<p>16 A helped Benj'n at Mangels all day J helped till noon then he took grist Chop & got Major & Billy shod W. very fine Cool Cler day</p>
<p>17 Boys both helped Henry hoe Mangels W. fine cool rather Cloudy at times</p>
<p>Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine pretty warm</p>
<p>19 J took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for W Shants @ $7.00 per Cwt (800 lbs) A helped wash AM they topped thistles PM W. very warm</p>
<p>20 Boys topped topped thistles AM J topped thistles in pasture field PM & A went to barn raising</p>
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<p>at Davidsons on Chris Stovers place PM Noah Brownsburger were here to dinner W. fine & Cool NW wind through the day</p>
<p>21 A Cut Thistles AM he scuffed Corn PM J went to help shingling at Jacob Smiths new barn W. a very fine cler day</p>
<p>22 J scuffled Corn A hoed they also put up some wire fence back of Orchard to let the cows into the swale pasture W. very very warm some clouds went around but did not rain our Good King George the Vth was crowned today</p>
<p>23 A went to OAC farm excursion J Scuffled Corn W. some Cooler partly Cloudy a little rain this evening</p>
<p>24 A went to help at Smiths barn J took grist Chop & Chored w. partly clear fine & cool I went to Joes PM J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM</p>
<p>Sunday 25 at home Henry's & Elias's were here to dinner Benj'ns were here PM A went to Dr Dale this Morning he has a very bad Cold W. partly cloudy not very warm</p>
<p>26 A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels part of today J hoed in our own mangels W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash AM</p>
<p>27 I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner Boys hoed Mangel W. very very warm thunder Clouds went around a slight shower here toward evening</p>
<p>28 J Grubbed Mangels & Potatoes A hoed he helped Flavius cement his cow stable floor PM Esther Louis & Frank were here to dinner Joseph Atkinson was here to dinner too W. very fine & Cool</p>
<p>29 A helped Flavius at Cementing J took grist Chop AM & then he Cut a lot of grass in Meadow back of barn it is not very heavy I & Susanna went to Elias's awhile PM W. very fine & Cool air</p>
<p>30 Boys Cut hay Am over half of meadow then they Tedded raked & Cocked some they drew in 2 loads this evening W. fine warm clear Willis came to stay all night.</p>
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<p>July 1911</p>
<p>July 1 Boys drew in 9 loads hay Ernie helped PM W. very very warm it was reported to be 94 some places</p>
<p>Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by Levi Groves Pre C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover & Russell & Levi Grove were here to dinner Pre Levi Grove & wife were here to dinner too C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover here here to supper Flavius & family J & Anne were here after supper w. very very warm near the 100 mark in some places (but a very welcome Breeze from NW fine Cool Breeze</p>
<p>3 A A took a fat Cow & Heifer to Butcher White in Markham @ $80.00 J cut some grass then went & brought A home they drew in few loads hay PM W. very very warm the warmest day since 1854 over 100 deg in Toronto</p>
<p>4 Boys raked last of Meadow & drew it in they got 16 loads of the 10 acre field W. very warm yet a Cool Breeze is very welcome Mary & the children were here today Picking Currants</p>
<p>5 Boys cut thistles & chored I took Amelia & Susanna to Thomas's rag sewing Bee & brought them home this evening W. very warm a fine thunder shower PM some heavy thunder & a fine rain some Cooler this evening</p>
<p>6 A drew 4 loads Gravel from Collins into barn yard J Grubbed Mangels AM he chored PM W. quite warm yet the storm yesterday was very strong along townline west of 10 Con to Armadale it took part of roof of Freemans barn & a lot of shade trees were torn down</p>
<p>7 Boys drew home stove wood into wood shed W. fine & Cool, clear</p>
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<p>8 A scuffled Corn J went to Stouffville for repairs for Binder I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine pretty warm PM A went to Stouffville this evening the repairs that J got were not the right ones</p>
<p>Sunday 9 at home A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona Thomas's Martha & Esther were here to dinner W. very very warm away up in 90 deg some Breeze ( but still it is very warm thunder cloudy went around north PM</p>
<p>10 A helped wash J Chored W. very warm AM a heavy rain & thunder storm PM some pretty heavy Claps a regular down pour of rain the Old Pond was about empty it is near full again Cooler this evening</p>
<p>11 Boys Plowed sod in meadow behind barn it is soaked Thoroughly W. warm AM a heavy rain after dinner some thunder Susanna Amelia Flavius Fanny & Eva were in Toronto on Train Creek running</p>
<p>12 Boys Plowed Herman made his last Call with his Horse today W. very fine Clear Cool Air</p>
<p>13 J took Cream A cut Corners in Wheat field then they cut awhile with Binder till noon then a fine thunder shower came after dinner they Plowed PM not so very warm</p>
<p>14 Boys Chored awhile then finished Cutting Knoll till noon then a shower came after dinner then they Plowed awhile then Cut till supper when a heavy shower & pretty heavy thunder Came Cooler now</p>
<p>15 J took Cream A took grist Chop to Whitevale (David is repairing his Mill) then they finished cutting the Wheat it is a pretty fair Crop Henry's were here PM W. Cloudy at time not so warm</p>
<p>Sunday 16 at home J A & Amelia went to Daniels to dinner W. partly cloudy a little distant thunder a very little rain at times some thunder & heavy rain tonight after bedtime.</p>
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<p>July 1911</p>
<p>17 J took 7 hogs 1190 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank this Morning @ $7.00 per Cwt A Plowed sod J Plowed too when he Came home Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here Picking Raspberries David Lewis came with them W. partly Cloudy quite a heavy shower PM</p>
<p>18 Boys finished Plowing sod Barbara Diller & her husband D Weaver from Colorado were here to supper their 2 Children were with them W. fine Cler not so warm</p>
<p>19 Boys finished Plowing harrowed sod & cut awhile in barley west of dam Lydia Harvey & little Frank Mary & the Children were here Picking Currants & Berries Herman made his last round with his Horse W slight shower AM pretty heavy shower this evening some thunder not so warm</p>
<p>20 A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM he finished Cutting Barley PM J went to Jackson Point on an Excursion from Markham w. Cler not so warm I took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 17 cts</p>
<p>21 Boys chored & began to draw in Wheat they drew in 4 loads Daniels were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this morning, fine & Cler today</p>
<p>22 Boys & Benj'n & his 2 Men Mayberry & Sherm March drew in rest of Wheat till 1/2 past 10 9 loads they raked the stubble & drew it in PM 2 loads W. very fine Cler N Wind</p>
<p>Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Uriah Drudges to dinner J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner W. not so warm rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain this evening</p>
<p>24 Boys drew dung on Plowed Sod Benj'n two men helped AM with team he helped too PM they got done about 4 PM Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here PM Picking Berries</p>
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<p>July 1911 Aug</p>
<p>W. Cool a heavy strong W wind quite strong</p>
<p>25 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team w. cool with strong wind Susanna & Amelia went to Markham AM with Horse Major</p>
<p>26 Boys helped Benj'n AM then they all came & drew in our barley till about 4 PM W. partly Cloudy Cool Benj'ns Vera was here today Alma Frank & Ada Came to stay all night</p>
<p>27 J cut Mixed crop below Orchard & below bush Herman spread dung AM I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts W. fine</p>
<p>28 J took grist to Whitevale then he Cut above bush A helped Thomas thresh part of the day Elias's Children were here yesterday & today W. Cler pretty warm Air from East</p>
<p>29 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread & then to Ceder Grove AM W. pretty strong wind quite warm</p>
<p>Sunday 30 al went to Meeting except J he staid with Amelia she has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon St John part of 1st C by C Gayman no visitors but Mary Cullen PM Joes Called this evening W. quite warm thunder clouds went around north this evening</p>
<p>31 Boys drew in Mixed grain south of garden 4 loads then they cut oats East of dam W. quite warm A helped Cut weeds in gr{illegible}y and after supper I went AM to Ask a few to come & help</p>
<p>August 1 Boys Cut about half of Mixed Peas & Oats in it E field & drew in 4 loads pure Oats Mayberry helped PM W. very very warm thunder clouds in the west this evening few drops of rain at bedtime</p>
<p>2 J took grist Chop to Davids then Cut grain he finished field Peas & Oats A helped Flavius thresh PM W rather cloudy at times warm</p>
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<p>Aug 1911</p>
<p>a slight sprinkle of rain this morning</p>
<p>3 threshed AM & little while PM Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here the grain is not very heavy there was a sort of blight struck the oats there are a good many light grains the fall wheat is fairly good barley good W. cloudy all AM clear awhile PM Cloudy this evening quite warm</p>
<p>4 J took grist Chop then they spread dung they finished Cutting the grain below Orchard PM which finishes our harvest W. quite cloudy AM fine cler PM</p>
<p>5 A went to Markham AM J brought Chop from Davids they drew in 4 loads Oats & J raked below garden & they drew rakings in W. very heavy dew & Mist this morning warm Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Johny Ramers to dinner J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner W. quite warm thunder clouds went around PM</p>
<p>7 Boys drew in 4 loads south of bush & 4 loads East of dam A helped wash AM J brought loads Alone & A helped unload W. Cler warm</p>
<p>8 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramers to dinner called at Saml Ramer's PM then went to Joseph Groves to supper then went to Daniels to stay all night W. Cler quite warm</p>
<p>9 went to Delilah Hoover to dinner then Came home Q. quite warm Cool Breeze from S West the Boys & Benj'n drew in a lot of grain today A & J helped Milroys & J McCreight thresh</p>
<p>10 Boys helped Benj'n drew in a lot of grain W. quite warm cloudy awhile PM</p>
<p>11 A Grubbed in field where they will sow Wheat J raked stubble AM they finished drawing grain Benj'n helped PM I & Nancy went to Flavius at 4 PM Flavius fell out of the Mow onto the waggon rak he is pretty badly hurt but no bones broken W. fine Cool wind lovely day</p>
<p>12 Boys helped Benj'n drew in all day W. fine Cler</p>
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<p>Aug 1911</p>
<p>I got Horse Major shod all around this morning then I went to Johny Reesors for butter & to Joes for Bread for Susanna</p>
<p>Sunday 13 at home Henry's & Joes were here to dinner Harvey Wilsons Ed Wilson Mrs Wilson & Mrs Warren Called PM in their Auto & took Nancy & I Susanna & Anne & gave us a very Pleasant Ride 5 miles around the Block a very fine day a little Cloudy at times</p>
<p>14 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM A Disked & J Grubbed PM. W. quite warm Flavius is up & around again</p>
<p>15 A went with Waggon to help Elias draw in grain they drew in 4 loads then he came home drizzly rain stopped them he went again after dinner they drew in 8 loads, Cler some strong W wind J took cream he took grist chop PM</p>
<p>16 A took 8 hogs 1290 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $7.35 AM J Cleaned Mangels A took grist Chop PM W. quite warm shower went around Deliliah & Peters Mary Came to stay all night</p>
<p>17 J took cream A harrowed J harrowed when he came home they began to ganged in NE field PM W. quite warm fine Breeze a very fine heavy shower of rain a few minutes PM</p>
<p>18 Boys ganged I & Susanna went to Elias's PM W. warm a heavy squaal of wind after dinnner very little rain here had a Call AM Mrs John Cober her Daughter Martha & her husband C Hisey from Kansas & her Daughter Susan Robson quite Cool this evening</p>
<p>19 J took Cream he brought Willis with him he stays a few days A took 4 bags grist to David's & left it there they both ganged I & Willis brought grist home with Horse Major PM W. fine Cler Cool air NW wind</p>
<p>Sunday 20 at home Elias's were here to dinner & supper Flavius Boys & Eva were here to dinner W. fine Cler & Cool Breeze from north</p>
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<p>Aug 1911</p>
<p>21 Boys ganged I & Nancy & Willis went awhile to Joes PM W fine Cler Cool Breeze Henry Called & took Willis home this evening</p>
<p>22 Boys ganged W.quite warm thunder clouds in NW</p>
<p>23 A helped Benj'n Benj'n draw dung J went to Markham AM he chored PM David Groves were here to dinner W fine Cool Breeze a very little rain last night</p>
<p>24 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his 2 men helped with teams Elias's Man helped with team till 3 PM W. fine Cler Teenie Stover & her sister Barbara & Rachel Hilts were here to supper I took 13 dozen Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts</p>
<p>25 J helped Elias Thress A helped Flavius draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor for Butter W. Cloudy all day</p>
<p>26 A was at Henrys all day fixing barn doors J helped Elias finish threshing till about 9 AM then he took grist Chop & Chored MN was here to dinner then we went to half yearly Conference all passed off very well W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder visitors C Burkholder & Lizzie Gibner Herman & family David Nighswander & wife Peter Nighswander & Lucinda Reesor W. Air from East Distant thunder NW & SW PM a slight little shower here</p>
<p>28 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J Grubbed in sod W. foggy cloudy AM fine heavy showers PM Soaked pretty well in</p>
<p>29 A helped Johny Reesor till after dinner then in evening J finished Grubbing & ganded in field East of dam W. fine Cler Cool N Wind Br N's Lizzie was here to dinner</p>
<p>30 J took 7 Pigs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill @ $7.50 for Boyd then they drew dung with 2 Waggons Ernie helped to load W. quite Cool Adeline & Emma Stover were here to dinner</p>
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<p>Sept 1911</p>
<p>31 Boys spread dung I & Nancy went to JH Reesors to dinner Called at Benj'n Stovers W. fine Cler Cool N East air</p>
<p>Sept 1 A helped Flavius drew dung with team J took Grist Chop & Chored W. fine Cler cool NW wind</p>
<p>2 J began to gang in East end of big field A went with George Beatty to Lake Scugog to troll for Muskinonge they got none there was some rain & thunder AM ground well soaked</p>
<p>Sunday 3 at home Elias's Children were here to dinner & supper A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona J & Frank Barkey went to Henry's awhile PM W. very fine Cler</p>
<p>4 J cut feed corn with Corn binder then he ganged north of bush A harrowed in N East field where it was ganged Abraham Raymonds were here to dinner W. fine Cler</p>
<p>5 Boys ganged I went to Ceder Grove PM Russell & Louis Grove came to stay all night they were at Exhibition in Toronto W. fine Clouded up PM began to rain towards evening fine steady rain raining yet bedtime</p>
<p>6 A ganged all day J ganged AM he began to sow Wheat PM W. very fine Clear day</p>
<p>7 A & Carl finished sowing Wheat then they ganged I went to Toronto I & Nancy went to Hermans their little Frank is sick getting better W. Cloudy East wind a little drizzle of rain not heavy</p>
<p>8 Boys ganged & A rolled big field Herman Came to stay all night I went to Ceder Grove W very fine</p>
<p>9 A Disked in Wheat stubble with 3 Horses A went to Benj'n at 3 PM to help fill Silo J took Chop PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very Cloudy AM Cler PM</p>
<p>Sunday 10 at home Henry's were here to dinner Ernie & Carl with W. very fine day Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans</p>
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<p>Sept 1911</p>
<p>11 J Cut our silo Corn A helped Benj'n & Cou{illegible} fill then they came here about 4 PM & cut in about half of our Corn W. warm thunder showers went SW this evening slight sprinkle here warm I brought Anne PM J took her home this evening</p>
<p>12 finished filling silo till 1/2 past 9 then A went to Pettys he Came home about 4 J Disked in wheat stubble W. Cler quite Coo N Wind a very heavy dash of rain last night & some heavy thunder</p>
<p>13 J began Plowing sod in Pasture field with 2 furrow gang A harrowed Wheat stubble AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM I & Nancy went to Elias's a while PM W. fine Cler Cool N wind</p>
<p>14 A helped G Dimma finish silo then he & J Plowed Sod & rolled some I took grist Chop & took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts PM W rather cloudy East wind</p>
<p>15 Boys finished Plowing & rolling sod he took in our Beets W. very fine cler pretty warm</p>
<p>16 A harrowed East of dam & began to Single Plow J Rolled sod W. Cler quite warm Amelia & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM Frank Barkey Came here this Morning he stays tomorrow Elias's are away visiting to John Brillinger's & others</p>
<p>Sunday 17 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. very fine warm & cler</p>
<p>18 Boys Plowed East of dam J took cream this Morning W. fine warm Cler</p>
<p>19 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner then to Henry's to supper & staid all night W. Cloudy fine shower on the way going up Cler PM</p>
<p>20 went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers to dinner then Came home W. W fine Clear all day Cool Air</p>
<p>21 A helped fill Silo at Pilkeys & Arthur Reesor J Plowed & took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 per doz. Herman's Lydia was here helping us W. Cler AM Cloudy & fine shower PM</p>
<p>22 J Plowed A was at Flavius filling Silo PM he took Lydia home tonight</p>
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<p>W fine Cler I & Willis took grist Oats to Davids PM</p>
<p>23 J took Cream Willis went with him then he went home with Henry's Man then Boys plowed A helped at Thomas's filling silo PM Albert Reesor's brouht Henry Usher & wife & Joseph Snider & wife from Waterloo for a good Call PM I brought some pumpkins from Benj'n & went to Joe's PM W. very fine warm</p>
<p>Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks on St Luke 22nd C by C Gayman Sermon on Luke 23 by Br C Russell & Louis Grove Flavius's Eva & AB's Lizzy were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys & Benj'n were here PM Joes were here to supper W Cloudy all day warm</p>
<p>25 J Plowed A helped J Beane fill silo AM he plowed too PM W. Cloudy Misty AM Cler Cooler Pm some rain last night I & Nancy went to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders awhile PM</p>
<p>26 J Plowed A helped wash then he went to NB to fill silo I took Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove AM Esther & Louis were here to dinner W. Cool Clear some rain last night</p>
<p>27 Boys worked in Root Cellar AM they have ordered a Gasoline Engine & they intend to set it to run the separator & the Root Pulper also the Cutting Box they Plowed PM A went about 400 to help Gordon Dimma to fill silo W. Cloudy & rainy AM Cler PM Cooler this is my 75th Birthday</p>
<p>28 A helped Dimmas fill AM he drew 2 loads Gravel PM J Plowed & rolled I & Nancy went to Joes this evening to stay all night Joe took Mart & Esther to Locust Hill they went to Waterloo Daniels were here to supper</p>
<p>29 Mary & May & the Baby were here to day I took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts per doz took May home I & Nancy went to Joes to day all night at J was going to Toronto but he didnt go it rained last night</p>
<p>30 was at Joes all day W. fine AM Cloudy PM Amelia went home to say this evening so we will be without a girl for awhile Sharp frost on Thursday morning.</p>
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<p>Sunday Oct 1 at home W. steady rain till after dinner some drizzle PM</p>
<p>2 Boys Pulled mangels AM they drew in 7 loads PM W. fine Clear</p>
<p>3 Boys Pulled Mangels & drew in 15 loads W East wind all day began to rain this evening Susanna went to Markham to Dentist with Major Amelia & Fanny went with her she left impression for Teeth</p>
<p>4 Ernie Plowed in Abes place Abe helped Flavius Cement Stable AM he helped JD's thresh PM J Picked some Apples AM he Plowed PM W. Cler very strong W winds & Gales Cooler this evening</p>
<p>5 J helped JD's thresh AM A Pulled Mangels then they both finished Pulling & drawing Mangels PM loads I took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts this morning W. Cler Cool Air not so windy</p>
<p>6 Boys Chored till after 9 then went to the Markham Fair W. Cloudy this Morning began to rain slowly from East at 900 rain all day pretty fast at times they got home about 5 rainy yet</p>
<p>7 J went to Markham AM to bring home the gasoline Engine A Chored I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joe's A helped Alick Milroys thresh PM J Chored & Picked winter apples PM Benj'ns Fanny helped up to day Machine Came this evening W. Cler fine all day Cool air</p>
<p>Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Clear Cool a white frost last night</p>
<p>9 threshed all out run very well we had a fair turnout of Mixed grain {illegible} Oats & Peas & Oats very fine day Benj'ns Fanny helped us in the house got done about 1/2 past 3 PM</p>
<p>10 I & Susanna went to M Dentist Barker at Markham I left Impression for 2 Teeth in lower plate Susanna got new plate A helped Flavius thresh till 1/2 past 3 PM then he helped J bring in some feed Corn J Picked winter apples W. very misty this morning cleared up very fine</p>
<p>11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM he brought AB's Lizzie to work for us awhile PM J Plowed W Cloudy a very light drizzle all day Daniels were here to dinner</p>
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<p>12 A took some Chop this Morning then J Plowed out some Potatoes then A Picked J Plowed till noon A picked Potatoes J helped him finish then they got about 15 bags they are good I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM 6 1/2 doz Eggs at 25 cts W. a very fine cler day</p>
<p>13 A Picked Apples AM he helped Benj'n thresh PM J Plowed W. fine he Picked Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine</p>
<p>14 A helped Benj finish threshing AM he Plowed PM J Plowed AM he Picked apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine slight frost last night the Trains began to run on the GNR regular on Monday</p>
<p>Sunday 15 I & Nancy & AB's Lizzie went to M Barkeys to dinner Boys & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. very fine & Clear all day a little Cloudy this Morning</p>
<p>16 A Plowed J Picked winter apples W. very fine Cler some East wind boys brought Willis along last night to stay a few days</p>
<p>17 J went to Flavius to Pick Apples rain stopped them about 1000 A Picked at home W. Cloudy began to rain about 10 AM rainy yet bedtime heavy at times</p>
<p>18 A plowed J Picked Apples he took 4 bags Wheat to Whitevale this Morning & exchanged it for Flower Flavius helped Pick Apples PM Henry Called after dinner & took Willis home W. very fine</p>
<p>19 A Plowed AM Ernie Came & drove his team PM & A Made some sash for them in our shop J Picked Apples for Sauce I took 3 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. very very fine</p>
<p>20 J took 16 bags Cider Apples to Lapps AM A plowed J Plowed too PM W. very Misty AM also PM</p>
<p>21 A helped Thomas's thresh till after 3 PM J took some Chop then he Plowed nearly finished root field I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread W. Cloudy all day.</p>
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<p>Oct 1911 Nov</p>
<p>Sunday 22 all went to meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C no visitors Daniels called Benj'n & family were awhile PM W. very Misty Cler a while at noon drizzly rain at times PM</p>
<p>23 J took Cream & brought home sauce they Plowed all day began Plowing sod second time north of Meeting house W. Cloudy squaals of rain PM Benj'n Hooever & wife were here awhile PM Herman Came to stay all night</p>
<p>24 Boys Plowed Saml Brownsberger & dau Elisabeth were here to dinner W. very fine day</p>
<p>25 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner then went to Enos Nighswander's to stay all night awhile to David Nighswander after supper W. fine day</p>
<p>26 went to Ed Myer's to dinner awhile to Levi Groves then came Called at Henry's a few minutes W. fine Cool</p>
<p>27 Boys Plowed every day I took 2 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. about an inch of snow on the ground this morning thawed this is the 54th anniversary of our wedding day & I have never had reason to regret it</p>
<p>28 A brought load Coal J went to Markham for a lot of rigging for the Engine & took Cream they Picked Cider Apples PM W. strong cold W wind</p>
<p>Sunday 29 at home Br C's & Joes were here to dinner Elias & family Called PM W. fine Cold W wind</p>
<p>Thanksgiving day 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of C by Br C Daniels Davids & family & Elias's were here to dinner W. Cler raw East Wind</p>
<p>31 J Plowed A Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of David Hane at Widemans he died on Sunday W rain last night Cloudy light drizzle all day not Cold</p>
<p>Nov 1 J took grist A Chored AM they both went to Plowing Match on 5th Con Markham PM W. Cler rain Air began to snow after supper ground White already.</p>
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<p>Nov 1911</p>
<p>2 Boys brought Colt home from Pearces Pasture AM they Chored PM W. Clear cold W wind about 2 in snow sun is thawing Freezing in the shade</p>
<p>3 A helped Bob Milroy thresh till near noon then he worked at fitting his Engine J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod AM he brought load Coal PM W. very Clear sharp air snow all gone</p>
<p>4 A worked at setting Engine J went to George Gates Plowing Bee on the Old Barnard farm I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joes for Bread W. Milder Cler like Indian Summer a little smoky</p>
<p>Sunday 5 at home Flavius & his Family were here this evening W. Cloudy & Mild</p>
<p>6 A began to draw dung rain stopped him J helped wash then they worked at setting Engine began to rain from East after 900 rained all day</p>
<p>7 J went to Henry's A & Susanna went to Markham AM they put apples down Cellar PM Benj'n helped W Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up strong W. wind</p>
<p>8 A & Ernie drew dung with 2 teams near Willow trees J took grist & went to Ceder Grove with 2 1/2 doz Eggs @ 30 cts AM he went to Sale on the Old Peters farm near Cherrywood he got table 30 cts W. fine rather Cloudy Nancy has not been very well for sometime we Called Dr Dales on Sunday she is a little better she is up & around</p>
<p>9 Boys put in some Tiles & Plowed in last of dung AM they A drew off stone & J made water furrows PM W. strong W wind all day</p>
<p>10 Boys worked at starting Engine got it running J made Cider at Lapps PM W. raw last night drizzly AM fine Cler PM at times Nancy pretty well again</p>
<p>11 J went to Henry's AM he brought Willis to stay awhile he took grist PM A worked at Engine he helped to cut Briars in grain and PM W. Cloudy & Clear at times</p>
<p>Sunday 12 at home all day Benj'n was here awhile PM W. very strong W. wind last night & today rain & drizzle AM mild getting Cooler towards evening</p>
<p>13 J helped wash & Chore A worked in stable W. strong West wind quite Cold</p>
<p>14 A helped W Taylor thresh J took grist AM Chored PM Henry Called AM & took Willis home they have a Baby girl born this Morning both doing well W. rather milder began snowing heavy after supper.</p>
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<p>Nov 1911</p>
<p>15 Boys worked at setting Engine Cut some feed Herman Came to stay all night Joe & Anne Called this evening W. Cloudy mild about 2 in snow last night</p>
<p>16 Boys Chored Davids were here to dinner & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's to supper Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening W. sharp air Cler snow not thawing very much</p>
<p>17 A worked at stable J went to Markham AM W. strong East wind snow to sleet more or less all day A clipped a horse for Pilkeys PM</p>
<p>18 A worked at Engine J took grist Chop & he got Butter at Johnnies & Bread at Joes W. strong wind from west all day squaals of snow at times getting some Colder</p>
<p>Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove Martin Ramer was here to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. Cler fine</p>
<p>20 J helped wash AM he made Cider PM A went to Colon Reesors AM worked at Engine PM W. Mild thawing some</p>
<p>21 A helped Herman Kill hogs J got Horse Billy shod AM he Chored PM W. fine clear sharp air</p>
<p>22 J took cream a worked at Engine Herman's & W Smith & Delilah were here to dinner Delilah & Smiths Staid for supper W. sharp Air partly clear</p>
<p>23 J took Lizzie home then he went to David Groves to dinner then he left the Horse at Henry's & walked to Nighswanders sale on the Old Mike farm Amy Mayberry Came to work for the Boys this winter W. Cloudy soft drizzly rain most of the day</p>
<p>24 A helped Dillers thresh AM he helped NB's PM J Chored & brought gravel for the hens W. few in snow & sleet last night Mild today thawing few sleighs running freezing tonight</p>
<p>25 A helped NB's thresh till noon J took cream AM he took grist PM Cloudy Flurries of snow</p>
<p>Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here PM Joe's Called awhile AM W. mild flurries of dry snow at times</p>
<p>27 J helped wash A filled 2 Barrels sith Vendesine Apples & they Picked 4 pr Roosters AM they Dressed a Calf & 4 Pigs PM W. very fine Hermans Harvey came to go to Toronto with A tonight</p>
<p>28 A & Harvey went to Toronto 4 Pigs 376 for $9.25 4 pr Roosters lbs 14 cts per lb 1 Calf 114 lb@ 11 1/2 ct 2 Barrels apples @ $1.50 W. Cloudy drizzly rain off & on the most of the day</p>
<p>29 Boys Chored W. strong W. wind last night & today Freezing</p>
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<p>Sold Beef to JB Reesor June 15th 1911</p>
<p>@ 9 ct per lb 15 lb $ 1.35</p>
<p>22 13 1.17</p>
<p>29 15 1.35</p>
<p>July 6 14 1.26</p>
<p>13 15 1.35</p>
<p>20 13 1/2 1.22</p>
<p>27 13 1.17</p>
<p>Aug 3 14 1.26</p>
<p>10 12 1. 8</p>
<p>17 12 1/2 1.12</p>
<p>24 14 1.26</p>
<p>31 13.1/2 1.21</p>
<p>Sept 7 12 1. 8</p>
<p>14 14 1.26</p>
<p>21 15 1.35</p>
<p>28 12 1/2 1.12</p>
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