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John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1875
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1876
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1877
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<p>TERMS AND COURTS. Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both Courts of Common Law. County Court Terms are four, commecning respectively on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, and ending on Saturday of same week. Assizes-Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held seperate and appart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury whenever directed by the Courts. County Courts.-Sittings commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p>
<p>The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury. Heir, Devisee and Assignee COmmissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted. Court of Chancery.-A Judge sits in Court almost daily for transaction of buisness. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court. Court of Appeal sits at Toronto twice in every year; once in January and once in June. Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June. Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. Long Vacation from 1st of July to 21st August.</p>
<p>ECLIPSES. In the year 1878 there will be two Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p>
<pre> I. An annular eclipse of the sun, Feb. 1, 1878. Begins on the earth generally Feb. 1 17h., 56m., mean time of Greenwich, in longtitude 20° 2'W., and latitude 54° 4'S. Ends on the earth generally 1 d., 22h., 59m., mean time of Greenwich, in long. 112° 31'E., and lat. 12° 28'S.
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<p>Jan. Tuesday, 1. 1878</p>
<p>New Year's, generally observed as a public holiday, fine & clear in morning, towards night some rain and then snow squalls and colder. At home we had our New Year's dinner yesterday. Mr & Mrs George Rice took train for home this morning, Oshawa. Spent afternoon in Brampton.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 2</p>
<p>At 5 o'clock yesterday evening attended the wedding of G. H Golding & Lillie Curts in ME Church Brampton, a crowded house. Today was clear and frosty, spent it in barnyard tending the livestock. The team went to Mains Mill with 20 bus barley for chopping. Received letter from D Modeland, Chicago</p>
<p>Thursday, 3</p>
<p>All day in "lower woods" chopping green beach cordwood. Last night was the keenest frost of the winter so far. Visitor today Miss Jannie Peacock of Brampton. In town a short time tonight a letter from Joplin friends The roads are very rough</p>
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<p>Jan. Friday, 4. 1878</p>
<p>A snow fall of 2 or 3 inches scarely hiding the lumps on the roads. Jannie Peacock, my sisters and I took dinner and spent afternoon at J C Snell's Drove to town tonight and passed an hour at Choir Practice in CM Church.</p>
<p>Saturday, 5.</p>
<p>A day's cross cut sawing of beach in the woods, into 2 ft lengths. this will wind up the job of cutting firewood having about 15 cords of hard wood and 10 cords of softwood. Received a newspaper from Shelburne. A keen frosty day. Some few sleighs out but tough going.</p>
<p>Sunday, 6.</p>
<p>Went to S School at 10 a.m. lesson II Chron XII, "Rehoboham the first King of Judah". The lessons for a time will follow the line of kings of Judah. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach from text, Leviticus XVII 11th verse. A good practical discourse.</p>
<p>Jan. Monday, 7. 1878</p>
<p>Somewhat remarkable that today was the first time this winter that we had any chance to use either sleigh or cutter, and rough going at that. Today was Election for Municipal Councillors all over the province of Ontario.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 8.</p>
<p>Chinquacousy, Reeve. J P Hutton 1st Deputy R. Hewson, 2nd Deputy A Cunnington Councillors Kee and Hall. Started the Annual job of drawing home firewood. A quiet evening at home, not reading much but having a real old family chat about things and doings for future.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 9.</p>
<p>Drove sleigh to town this morning and brought up for a day's visit, Mrs Featherstone & Mrs {illegible}, Mrs Main & Hattie Moreland The first sleigh ride and last for a time as it is thawing fast today. Spent afternoon in town Mailed 3 newspapers 5 friends. Spent evening at Union Choir Practice</p>
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<p>Jan. Thursday, 10 1878.</p>
<p>Yesterday at Annual School meeting of this Section I was appointed Trustee for Centre Road. Today it is raining beautifully out of a mist, and quite warm. Received from R Watson in payment of a debt a quarter of beef 100lbs @6 c per lb.</p>
<p>Friday, 11.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon at blacksmith shop for repairs on spring wagon box. Afternoon at various tasks around the barn. In town tonight at Union Choir Practice. Received by post three numbers of Scribner's Monthly, November, December & January. A capital Magazine.</p>
<p>Saturday, 12.</p>
<p>Times very quiet and dull mild weather and bare ground Had the sheep out to pasture. Did very little work today beyond the usual routine. At home tonight making usual preparations for the Sabbath.</p>
<p>Jan. Sunday, 13. 1878</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson II Chron. XIV 1 to 11. "Asa faithful to his God" This afternoon at home reading leisurely. At CM Church tonight, a Rev Mr Brown preached text, Gal VI 14th Afterwards at Y.M.C.A prayer meeting.</p>
<p>Monday, 14.</p>
<p>A day's work at drawing wood from "other place" woods Brampton tonight and spent two hours at Choir Practice some 35 voices, including the best singers of the town so that we make a "big" sing under leadership of Mr R. Aitkins.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 15. Most of the day up at Zion & Ebenezer churches making preparations for the SS Anniversary tomorrow night trimming both buildings with evergreens. Tonight we had a singing practice in Zion Church.</p>
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<p>Jan. Wednesday, 16. 1878</p>
<p>Working in forenoon at the wood. Afternoon in town at C of Peel Agrl Society Annual meeting for election of officers {illegible} Tonight our Ebenezer S School teameeting came off, was a success, speeches by Rev Wm Millard. R Smith & McKinnon Realized at tea meeting #32.00</p>
<p>Thursday, 17.</p>
<p>The S.S. Convention of Co of Peel commenced this morning in CM Church, Brampton. Was not able to attend only 2 hours during the day. The night meeting was a crowd. The speaking, Rev Mr Rutledge of Toronto, Rev R Croll and Rev J. Pringle. Music by Union Choir Received letter from G H Golding</p>
<p>Friday, 18.</p>
<p>The Convention was continued throughout today, was largely attended and a strong interest manifested in the S.S.Work. Tonight the Church was over-crowded, good addresses and plenty of music. Collections and subscriptions about $168.00. The Convention next year to be at Bolton.</p>
<p>Jan. Saturday, 19. 1878</p>
<p>Received Methodist Magazine, a paper from Chicago and a letter from Oshawa. Today went to Huttons Saw Mill for Jno Learment. Sold a black ash tree to an Indian for $1.00. Weather warm and roads a little muddy</p>
<p>Sunday, 20.</p>
<p>At S. School, lesson. II Chron. XV 8 to 15. "The Covenant renewed" or "Courage of king Asa rewarded The school appears to be steadily improving, the superintendents remarks on the lesson today were very good and practical. Afternoon and evening rainy, tonight the Rev G Young is to preach a missionary sermon in CM Church at home tonight</p>
<p>Monday, 21.</p>
<p>Spent entire day at R Watson's helping to cut straw by horse power. Tonight we drove down to town to attend Missionary meeting in CM Church, the speakers were. Revs Brown Cunnington & G Young the latter six years missionary in Manitoba, proceeds of the meeting $400.00</p>
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<p>Jan. Tuesday, 22. 1878</p>
<p>Warm weather & muddy roads. Mailed yesterday, a letter to Chicago. Today was chopping in "other place" woods some fallen ash and basswood into cordword. At home tonight reading "Scribner's". The times are powerful dull just now</p>
<p>Wednesday, 23.</p>
<p>"Jack frost" drove the mercury down 5 {symbol for degrees} below zero this morning Spent the day working in the barn, threshing peas etc. At S.S.teacher's meeting to night in "Ebenezer" church for to appropriate the funds in hand after paying expenses some $20.00.</p>
<p>Thursday, 24.</p>
<p>Similiar work to yesterday In afternoon had a drive up to Willow Lodge for some of the folks. To town tonight for the mail, usual weeklies and "Scribner's" also SS Banner. They all contain an excellent variety of reading matter.</p>
<p>Jan. Friday, 25. 1878</p>
<p>Weather moderate with storm in prospective. Father & mother away on an all day visit to T.A Modelands. Except the care of live stock, done nothing but put on two door locks. At home tonight reading.</p>
<p>Saturday, 26.</p>
<p>Made two trips to Brampton today. !@st with 29 1/2 bush barley @ 55c to T Milner and bought from hime 21 bush of American corn @ 50 C per bush. 2nd to Grist Mill with peas and corn for chopping. 7 bush peas and 7 of corn</p>
<p>Sunday, 27.</p>
<p>Another time of S School the lesson II Chro XVII 1 to 10. "The prosperity of Jehoshaphat" Spent afternoon at CM S School in town and took tea (after a short Choir practice) at W John Pearin's. Tonight heard Rev CE McIntyre preach text Hosea VI 4{illegible} After which was an hour at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting</p>
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<p>Jan. Monday, 28. 1878</p>
<p>A keen frosty morning. Spent the day as usual in the barnyard, threshing peas &C. Tonight was up at NB to hear a lecture on education from D J McKinnon, school inspector. the address contained some good practical ideas on the subject.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 29.</p>
<p>In town a few minutes this morning. Today we were at the job of overhauling and repairing the fanning mill. Spent evening at home quietly Farm life is very dull this winter, so little stir or business doing.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 30.</p>
<p>Completed the fanning mill and have made a capital job. Easier to turn and cleans the grain better. Tonight drove buggy over to Mrs John Snell's, with Em and Ella to a small evening party, we had a good time, games were exercise to the wits and brains of the company.</p>
<p>Jan. Thursday, 31. 1878</p>
<p>Various duties performed today Hauling wood on wagon docking sheep &C. Received from J V Snell $18.00 on sheep acct. Spent evening in town at weekly prayer meeting of Y.M.C.A.. we had a gracious time. A stormy night.</p>
<p>Feb. Friday, 1.</p>
<p>Opens with a bluster. During the night there fell about 4 inches of snow., may have some sleighing now. Today was hauling firewood from lower woods on sleigh. Weather during last month was remarkable. Splendid wheeling on roads before this snow fell.</p>
<p>Saturday, 2.</p>
<p>Mailed letter to GH Golding and a "Guardian" to Mrs J Mason, Missions Improving the sleighing lively by hauling firewood. A bright sun is thawing the snow. Father was at Annual meeting of Peel Farmer's Insurance Company in Brampton, they have not had any fires yet among the insured.</p>
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<p>Feb. Sunday, 3. 1878</p>
<p>Attended Quarterly Meeting in CM Church, Brampton at 10 c'clock, Rev CE McIntyre preached text, Ephesians V 1 & 2 verses. Tonight in PM church. Rev Wm Reid preached from Genesis XLV "Joseph as the model son and brother" Spent an hour after at YMCA prayer meeting.</p>
<p>Monday, 4.</p>
<p>Spent day at wood hauling Was at Mr Ben Watson's an hour inspecting the livestock. This evening was at R Watson's doing a little chat in a neighbourly visit. Weather moderate and snow disappearing</p>
<p>Tuesday, 5.</p>
<p>Doing some more work in wood line. Folks went on a visit to Mr R Carter's Vernor, the great weather prophet had predicted for this month severe and blustering weather but no promise of its being fulfiled as yet.</p>
<p>Feb. Wednesday, 6. 1878.</p>
<p>At the chopping again Must keep working at some job and it seems fortunate that we have a large woods to go to for employment. Made a sale of 5 cords of wood to Mrs Trains to be delivered in first sleighing.</p>
<p>Thursday, 7.</p>
<p>Was working in woods all day. The folks were visiting among the Brampton friends War news from the Far East are very exciting, it is feared Great Britain will be drawn in to the struggle, HIs Holiness the Pope Pius IX died today. This evening had a good squa{illegible} read at weeklies.</p>
<p>Friday, 8.</p>
<p>Weather quite warm and plenty of mud. Still working at cordwood both hard and soft timber chops easily now little frost in it. Another evening quietly at home. My life is so quiet that it is hard to make a diary interesting.</p>
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<p>Feb. Saturday, 9. 1878</p>
<p>Snow, Beautiful snow, has come at last, falling fast all afternoon and evening from N.E. In town this morning and sold to Walds 1 bush winter apples @ 80 C per bush. Mailed letter to Oshawa. Remainder of day was chopping cordwood.</p>
<p>Sunday, 10.</p>
<p>A cold stormy day. Drove the cutter up to S School at 10 o'clock lesson II Chron XX 14 to 22, "KIng Jehoshaphat helped of God". As an additional SS Paper we take the "Band of Hope Review " an illustrated English Monthly. To night heard Rev CE McIntyre preach, text, II Sam XII {illegible} verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 11.</p>
<p>A clear frosty morning. Went to Toronto by 10 a.m. train to do a little business, getting seal fur cap remodelled, buying two books, "Getting on in the World" by Matthews & "The Abominations of Modern Society" by Talmage. Attended a meeting of "Artikameq Mining Co" and got home just at dark.</p>
<p>Feb. Tuesday, 12. 1878</p>
<p>Went for the wood - hauling to town lively. Made 4 trips today with green hardwood to Mrs Truman's. Sleighing pretty good for the amount of snow. Cousin Robert G Ferguson from Bay City was here tonight on his way home.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 13.</p>
<p>R Ferguson left here this morning by train for Shelburn Finished hauling 5 cords of hardwood and 1 cord of hemlock amount $19.00, received $10 of it. Tonight at Zion Church Mr Cole of Brampton exhibited a lot of views with a sciopt{illegible} half of proceeds $6.00 went for E.U.S. School.</p>
<p>Thursday, 14.</p>
<p>Completed all the wood hauling out of woods, have 15 cords of softwood piled in the yard ready for taking to wotn next winter. A piano tuner a Mr Telegmann from Kingston was here and put our piano in first class order for $2.00. Tonight at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting.</p>
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<p>Feb. Friday, 15. 1878</p>
<p>Not able to do much today because of a lame hand. The folks took a sleigh-ride to Willow Lodge and back. At home tonight reading and studying up the S S Lesson. Received from Toronto "Berean" Question Book for 1878 and Rennie's Catalogue.</p>
<p>Saturday, 16.</p>
<p>In town this morning. Mailed a postal card to Rennie, Toronto Received a "Chicago Tribune". Also through a friend from Toronto my seal skin fur cap refitted, cost of $5.50 Paid Dr Patullo's acct $8.50. Received yesterday from A Wood{illegible} $10.00 on cows acct</p>
<p>Sunday, 17.</p>
<p>In the morning at S School lesson II Chron XXIV 4 to 13. "Josiah repairing the temple". Afternoon attended the funeral of late James Watson near Edmonton Rev Mr Crompton preached. text John XIII. 7th verse. Tonight heard Rev Mr Goff of {illegible}ville in CM church, text. Matt V {illegible} verse After{illegible} was at prayer meeting.</p>
<p>Feb. Monday, 18. 1878</p>
<p>Father went to the Funeral of Old Mrs Carter aged 91 years. Spent the day threshing peas. Received card from Rennie, Toronto in reply stating price of Australian oats 50 C buying price of Red farm $1.25. Also postal card from R Ferguson Shelbourn</p>
<p>Tuesday, 19.</p>
<p>Weather clear and mild this has been so far a remarkable winter indeed. Done a day's work at drawing manure out of barnyard to "other place" spreading on plowed land for spring wheat. A quiet evening at home.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 20.</p>
<p>Unexpectedly, we had this morning 3 inches of snow but the day was warm and tonight it was nearly all melted. Took down to Aikin's saw mill two basswood logs on sleigh. In town a short time tonight, bought an American selection of readings @ 25 C.</p>
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<p>Feb. Thursday, 21. 1878</p>
<p>Raining more or less all day. Had a visit from Mr J Thompson of 4th line east and his son John from Missouri. Made a sale of sheep to him consisting of 6 ewe lambs and one ram lamb total $100.00 to be shipped out to Missouri next week. This bargain was nulled.</p>
<p>Friday, 22.</p>
<p>All last night it rained heavily. We spent half of today shovelling snow from the ditches around the yards. The old Etobicoke is raging, almost entirely from the amount of rain being little snow to melt. In town tonight received letter from Chicago and one from Oshawa also "Scribner's" for March.</p>
<p>Saturday, 23.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon making a short visit at Willow Lodge. there are a good many young lambs frisking about the sheep pens. This afternoon sold to B Watson 6 bush of "Red farm" wheat @ $1.40 per bush. Have in this week's "Conservator" an advertisement of 100 bush of same wheat, this sale was direct result of advertising.</p>
<p>Feb. Sunday, 24. 1878</p>
<p>Another forenoon at S S School lesson II Chron XXVI 15 to 24. "King Uzziah's pride punished". "Northern Messenger" contains an illustration and interesting account of life and habits of the beaver. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, II Corinthians IX, 15th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 25.</p>
<p>Brought up on wagon from Aitkin's saw mill the result of 2 basswood logs 85 ft of 1/2 inch, 80 ft 4 inche strips, 380 ft of inch, total, 540 ft @ 3 C per ft $1.60. Tonight, Em, Ella and I were at Sacred Concert in Methodist Church, Messrs Tanby & Mrs Keltie, Miss Maggie Barr of Hamilton.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 26.</p>
<p>The singing last night was extra good, especially Tanby Bros of Kingston, good specimen of Canadian talent. A beautiful warm day the roads very muddy. Was in town this afternoon, mailed letter to Oakville, Lamareaux and a drop letter.</p>
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<p>Feb. Wednesday, 27. 1878</p>
<p>A trip to Shelburne. At 7 am in spring wagon with Emma and Ella we started on our journey. A bright warm day. Made Orangeville in 4 hours and Uncle A Ferguson's at 3.P.M. Had a pleasant drive up except for the muddy roads.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 28</p>
<p>Found all the friends in good health and spirits. The village of Shelburne is a stirring place. It has grown to its present size in five years about a dozen stores. Four grain merchants, sawmills, grist mills &c. Today we drove a short distance through township of Meloncthon</p>
<p>March. Friday, 1.</p>
<p>Price of land in this vicinity ranges from $20 to $40 per acre. and is rising rapidly in value. Soil on high lying lands is rather light and gravelly, in low lands rich black loam. more than one half of land is dry cedar swamp, when cleared up is first class soil.</p>
<p>March. Saturday, 2. 1878</p>
<p>After a very pleasant visit of 3 days we started homewards this morning. At Orangeville we took dinner with Mr McNichol and made the drive from there home in 3 1/2 hours through a gentle S.E. rain. Got home looking like drowned rats.</p>
<p>Sunday, 3.</p>
<p>Again at S School, lesson II Chron XXVIII 19 to 26. "The persistent wickedness of Ahaz" These old testament lesson contain many striking and beautiful passages, many solemn warnings to the heedless and comforting promises to the faithful. Had dinner at Willow Lodge. At home tonight, it is wet.</p>
<p>Monday, 4.</p>
<p>Making preparations for clover threshing tomorrow. Weather clear and cold but not very frosty. Are now getting daily additions to our flock of sheep. There appears to be litle else of today's operation worth recording.</p>
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<p>March. Tuesday, 5. 1878</p>
<p>In town this forenoon. Received letter from Oshawa and March number of "Methodist Magazine" Let at "Banner" office for insertion in this week's paper a copy of Auction Sale of two impounded heifers This afternoon was threshing clover with Simpson's machine. Got about 4 bushels of seed.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 6.</p>
<p>Sold yesterday to Lundy 5 bush Red Farm wheat @$1.40 per bush. Threshing all day at clover and finished the job tonight have about 11 1/2 bush as the result of 1 1/2 days threshing from 7 acres ground. Tried to thresh orchard grass see with machine but it would not work.</p>
<p>Thursday, 7.</p>
<p>Such weather as we are having this week. warm and spring like, no frost at night of any account, during daytime the sun is warm and fiery {?}. Roads are almost impassable Spent today cleaning the clover seed &c. Spent evening at neighbor R Watson's.</p>
<p>March. Friday, 8. 1878</p>
<p>At a very unpleasant job today for the warm weather, viz. threshing peas with flail. Sold today to T Crowforth two fat cows, "Coral" and "Rosey" @ $37.50 each, also to same parthy 10 bush "Red Farm" wheat In town tonight at Choir Practice</p>
<p>Saturday, 9.</p>
<p>Last night received a letter from Uncle Joshua Harrington informing us of the death of his oldest daughter Ellen aged 15 years, of deptheria. At same work today as yesterday with help of W Hewitt, the peas turn out well but are damp and hard to thresh.</p>
<p>Sunday, 10.</p>
<p>Up at S School, lesson II Chron. XXIX, 1 to 11, "Hezekiah's good reign" a "Diligent devotion". Spent afternoon at home reading current literature. At CM Church in Brampton tonight Rev CE McIntyre, preached from Acts III 6th verse. Spent the hour from 8 to 9 oclock at YMCA Prayer meeting.</p>
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<p>March. Monday, 11. 1878</p>
<p>A busy and hard day's work at the peas, nearly finished the threshing, will have 30 bus for feeding beside a reserve of 20 bus for seed, a large fine sample. An evening at home, how sweet is rest, when one is tired.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 12.</p>
<p>Father and mother went to a dinner party at J W Mains Brampton. Spent two hours at Mr R Craigs auction sale at Edmonton, of farm stock. Received two post cards from Rennie, Toronto. Tonight at a Concert in music Hall given by W J Spins, a very fair entertainment.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 13.</p>
<p>Started the job of threshing orchard grass for seed. Because of rain falling all day we did not make much headway, the hay being damp. Weather warm and very wet. Frost, there is none in the ground.</p>
<p>March. Thursday, 14. 1878</p>
<p>A trip to Brampton, with the lumber wagon, in the mud half way to the hubs was this forenoon's work. Never were the roads in such a state. Received per G.T.Railway from W Rennie, Toronto, 6 bush Australian white oats, good sample and heavy</p>
<p>Friday, 15.</p>
<p>A bright beautiful day. This afternoon at No 10 we sold to highest cash bidder two impounded heifers, have had them in pound 14 days, our bill of expense is $8.80. In town tonight some three hours, Received card from Rennie Toronto, and letter from Joshua Harrington</p>
<p>Saturday, 16.</p>
<p>Spent day threshing grass seed. Sold to Greenswood 10 bush of Red farm @ $1.20 also 10 bush to John Jackson at same price. Sold yesterday to R Carter 10 bush Red farm @ $1.25 and 1 1/2 bush Eldorado @ $1.50, also 1 bush Red Clover seed @ $4.00. More rain today.</p>
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<p>March. Sunday, 17. 1878</p>
<p>Through deep mud to S School lesson II Chron XXXII 9 to 21 "Hezekiah's victory over Assyrian" Took dinner at J C Snell's. Walked to Brampton tonight heard Rev W McFadden preach in CM church from a passage in Proverbs. Prayer meeting afterward.</p>
<p>Monday, 18.</p>
<p>Working most of the day at grass seed work. Father was at Edmonton attending a meeting of Chinquuacousy Council for to have his claims as poundkeeper settled in reference to last Friday's transactions. Remarkable weather continues the grass is getting green and fall wheat is showing some growth.</p>
<p>Tusday, 19.</p>
<p>Had a trip this forenoon to town with lumber wagon for a load of chopping at the mill. Left a bag of orchard grass seed at H.C. & Co. store for sale. Sold a bag of parsnips to Tomalin @ .75 c per bag. Are having bad luck in sheep pen, lost two ewes and 4 lambs this week.</p>
<p>March. Wednesday, 20. 1878</p>
<p>Somewhat colder frosts at night. At last we are done flailing for this season, have about 10 bush of orchard grass seed. Bought and paid cash for a new wagon from R H Lewis of Brampton $50.00 without a box, (patent arm) including doubletrees and neckyoke.</p>
<p>Thursday, 21.</p>
<p>The first of spring work, was sowing some clover chaff on fall wheat, the chaff of course containing some unhulled seed. The wheat has come through pretty safely so far, it is growing quite green and fresh. Spent evening at J C Snell's in social chitchat.</p>
<p>Friday, 22.</p>
<p>Seeded six acres of fall wheat with 50 lbs clover, 35 lbs of orchard grass, 13bls timothy seed total 98 lbs, 16 lbs to the acre. Some of the neighbors started plowing today, very warm and spring like. On town tonight an hour or two.</p>
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<p>March. Saturday, 23. 1878</p>
<p>Brought home from R H Lewis shop our new lumber wagon. Bought from K.C & Co. 3 bbls of coarse salt for manure @ $1.00 each. Bought a trunk for Viney at $2 .75. Spent nearly the whole day in Brampton. Received Scribner for April.</p>
<p>Sunday, 24.</p>
<p>At S School, lesson II Chron XXXII 9 to 20. "Mannasseh in Captivity" What sad tales and how full of warning are all these Bible truths. Weather has relapsed into cold winter, a high wind and sharp frost. At church tonight, Rev J H Starr preached a good sermon.</p>
<p>Monday, 25.</p>
<p>Mailed letter to D Moreland. A real March day. Working in the barn and woodshed. In town tonight at a lecture by Rev Mr Handford of Toronto in Y.M.C.A. Hall, subject "Spurgeon and the Tabernacle" It was quite a treat, being lively and full of many striking passages.</p>
<p>March. Tuesday, 26. 1878</p>
<p>Somewhat milder again with prospects of snow. Spent day hauling barnyard manure on ground intended for spring wheat. Visitors Mrs J C Snell and babies. Sister Em came home to stay after a two month's residence at 'Willow Lodge"</p>
<p>Wednesday, 27.</p>
<p>Sold to J C Snell two tons of clover hay @ $25.00 at our own sheds, that is, undelivered. Very warm, had a thunder shower towards evening. Drove Viney to railway depot this evening, bound for Oshawa to spend the summer.</p>
<p>Thursday, 28.</p>
<p>Snow storm of lesser magnitude. A dull cheerless day. Slopping around the barnyard splitting wood in the shed fanning Red Farm wheat. Spent evening at home trying to study the S.S. Lesson for next Sabbath.</p>
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<p>March. Friday, 29. 1878.</p>
<p>A brighter day, consequently a rise in spirits, the weather does affect one's feelings more or less. Work today in same line as yesterday. In town tonight and attended the special revival service being held in T.M.Church Revs R Boyle & W Reed conducting.</p>
<p>Saturday, 30.</p>
<p>The public roads are in a fearful state, almost impassable. Done quite a trade in selling seed wheat. Sold to J Jackson 21 bus @ $1.40 To S. Heath 3 bush @ $1.35. Was at R Watson's exchanging oats for seed, getting 17 1/2 bush, "Emporium"</p>
<p>Sunday, 31.</p>
<p>Drove spring wagon through mud more than a foot deep up to S School this morning, lesson "Review of past quarter's lessons" conducted by Messrs J C Snell NV Watson and myself. Tonight in Brampton heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, John III 14th verse. Afterwards spent an hour at a prayer meeting in PM church.</p>
<p>April. Monday, 1. 1878</p>
<p>A superb day, bright warm sunshine, ground drying up rapidly. Sold 15 bush Red farm to Mr Irwin @ $1.40. also 4 bush to Alex Armstrong at same price. Sheared a young ram 11 months old, weight of fleece, 13 lbs, also lost another fine ewe, have 28 young lambs.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 2.</p>
<p>Done first work today in the line of actual spring operations, viz. sowing 840 lbs of coarse salt on 9 acres (other place) leaving half an acre of the field without any as an experiment. Every prospect of spring at once, the land not quite dry enough for working.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 3.</p>
<p>Drove to town this morning and bought of R H Lewis a pair of bob sleighs @ $25.00, also from K.C & Co. three bbls of salt @ $1.00 Sowed the salt this afternoon 840 lbs on 8 acres for barley. Was plowing this afternoon for the first. The sod in the young orchard, a little soft.</p>
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<p>April. Thursday, 4. 1878</p>
<p>Plowing sod continued, one third of the work has to be done with one horse around the apple trees. Have sold the last of the Red Farm wheat, many enquiries for it since selling out. A quiet evening at home.</p>
<p>Friday, 5.</p>
<p>Ho for spring seeding. Sowed with broadcast seed a strip of land 1 1/4 acres in fall wheat field with 123 lbs of Red farm land in fine trim, also on same ground sowed 10 lbs orchard grass 10 lbs clover & 4 lbs Timothy. In town tonight an hour or two. Received letter from sister Viney</p>
<p>Saturday, 6.</p>
<p>Sowed 6 bush "Australian " oats in front field on 2 1/2 acres Was cultivating rest of field. Brought home the new bob sleighs width of stakes 3 ft 5 inch. Bought at K.C. & Co. store a new hat $2.50 dress shirt $1.75 also $2.50 for fitting up black suit.</p>
<p>April. Sunday, 7. 1878</p>
<p>A fine clear bracing air this morning after a cool frosty night My sisters were at S School lesson II Chron XXXIV, 1 to 8 "Josiah's early piety". Took a brief respite this morning by staying at home being very tired. At church tonight in town Rev W W Ross preached text, John II, 5.</p>
<p>Monday, 8.</p>
<p>Sowed with broadcast seeder 17 bush "Emporium" oats on 7 acres, using 11 pk wheel for half the time, then 13 pk wheel. Harrowed and furrowed the same. Started work in another field cross cultivating. Had a man Hewitt two days spading around apple trees and in garden.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 9.</p>
<p>Continued seeding operations until noon when there was a break in the fine weather and now there is every prospect of a wet spell. Rolled a 5 1/2 acre field of fall wheat rather a slime show at present. Handled over the stock of oats on hand 120 bush for feed.</p>
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<p>April. Wednesday, 10. 1878</p>
<p>Commenced plowing an 8 acre field of sod "other place" is scarcely in condition yet. Today characterized by light showers and warm balmy air. A quiet evening at home.</p>
<p>Thursday, 11.</p>
<p>On an expidition this forenoon to the woods beside "Snell's lake" with wagon for a few maple & ash trees for planting, set out 14, filling vacancies along front of farm. At seeding work again this afternoon sowing spring wheat on "other place.</p>
<p>Friday, 12.</p>
<p>Sowed 16 1/2 bush Red farm wheat on 9 1/2 acres or at rate of 7 pks per acres. The ground was in fine tilth, one stroke of iron harrow after the seeder. Sold another ton of clover hay to J C Snell. Bought of S Milner 3 bags "Early Rose" potatoes @ 70 C per bag.</p>
<p>April. Saturday, 13. 1878.</p>
<p>A splendid day for work, a nice cool bracing NW wind. Was cultivating the ground for barley and sowed a little this evening. Received notice from Peel Farmers Insurance to pay $5.60 as a tax to cover a loss by fire. Bought of S Milner 2bbls plaster @$ 1.50 each.</p>
<p>Sunday, 14.</p>
<p>Spent morning at S.School lesson, II Chron XXXIV, 14 to 29. "The Book of the Low found and searched". Afternoon at home reading. Tonight in CM Church Brampton heard Rev C McIntyre preach from text, Matt XIII, 52. A sermon in the interests of the Educational Society of CM church</p>
<p>Monday, 15.</p>
<p>Sowed with seeder 18 bush barley on 8 acres in the field beyond the Etobicoke, also on same field sowed 4 bush orchard grass, 64 lbs clover seed 20 lbs Timothy or 17 1/2 lbs per acre. Evening at home</p>
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<p>April. Tuesday, 16. 1878</p>
<p>One team rolling the new sowed barley, other plowing sod, which is now just in fine trim for work. Sowed about 1/4 of an acre of sod in little orchard with white carrot seed mixed with land plaster. Weather fine and dry.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 17.</p>
<p>Pretty much same programme as yesterday. This season is remarkably forward fully three weeks earlier than the average. The first sowed grain is coming up, the plum tree blossoms are nearly ready to open out, and the grass is getting quite fresh, have the sheep out during day.</p>
<p>Thursday, 18.</p>
<p>Plowing away still; at the rate of nearly 1 1/2 acre per day. Have the rolling of the spring grain finished. Had man Hewitt spading in garden. In town tonight, bought at K.C.& Co. a pair of new tweed pants (grey) @ $6.00. Today is my 27th birthday</p>
<p>April. Friday, 19. 1878</p>
<p>Good Friday. In Brampton a public holiday all business suspended but among the farmers all at work (or nearly) Was plowing most of the day. Have rhubarb grown in garden fit for use. Em and I took a drive tonight to town called on Mrs Truman</p>
<p>Saturday, 20.</p>
<p>Warm and wet. Done one half day's plowing. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a Reform meeting to nominate a candidate for House of Commons election to come off some time during the year Mr. R Smith was nominated. At an auction sale of park lots by M M Elliot we bought one @ $300.00</p>
<p>Sunday, 21.</p>
<p>At S School lesson, Jeremiah XXXIII 1 to 9. "The prophet Jeremiah in prison". sometimes called the "weeping prophet". Was at CM S School in town this afternoon. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Matt XXVIII, "On ressurrection of Christ" Spen {sic} an hour at YMCA meeting</p>
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<p>April. Monday, 22. 1878</p>
<p>A very noticeable raw N E wind this morning which brought on a rainstorm at 10 A.M. continuing through the day with some thunder. Plowed for two hours before the rain. Rest of the day was at work under cover putting a new tongue in the old lumber wagon</p>
<p>Tuesday, 23.</p>
<p>Dull and foggy. Yesterday's rain made work for us today in draining off the surface water from the newly sown fields. (Price of Brampton lot $236 per acre) A quiet evening at home, reading, music and family talk. How quiet is the farmer's life! Its ceaseless rounds of toil</p>
<p>Wednesday, 24.</p>
<p>Co of Peel Agr Society's Spring Fair was held today in Brampton Show of Horses - limited in number but good quality, Cattle a good many bulls shown but only a few fine animals, did not get a prize on our yearling bull. Some very heavy showers of rain during the day.</p>
<p>April. Thursday, 25. 1878</p>
<p>So much rain fell yesterday that there is no prospect of any work on the land again this week. Today was making some repairs around the yards and transplanting a few fruit trees. The woods are beginning to show a faint shade of green.</p>
<p>Friday, 26.</p>
<p>Struck on a job a little out of the ordinary, viz, whitewashing the picket fences in front yeard and gates, by putting on two coats composed of white lime and sweet milk the fence presents a fine appearance. what a difference a few cents worth of lime makes in appearance.</p>
<p>Saturday, 27.</p>
<p>Received last night, letter from G H Golding and a pamphlet from R Smith MP of Ottawa. Plowed a little today but had to give it up because of wet. The land dries up very slowly since the heavy rains of this week. Had a close cro{illegible} J E Wood's tonight</p>
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<p>April. Sunday, 28. 1878</p>
<p>At S School this morning, the lesson in Jeremiah XXXV chap "The History of the Rechabites". A strong contrast to the actions of the Jews and an example to us at present day. Tonight in C M Church, Reb J H Starr preached from I Cor XIII, 19th</p>
<p>Monday, 29.</p>
<p>A drizzling rain all day. Helping the folks in the house at the annual task of house cleaning, whitewashing &c. Dreary wet muddy weather. At home this evening, music reading and family chat.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 30.</p>
<p>A bright warm day. The cherry, plum and other fruit trees are white with blossoms Doing same class of work as yesterday. Had a visit today from Aunt E Ferguson of Michigan and her son Gordie. This has been most remarkable month of April in my recollection</p>
<p>May. Wednesday, 1. 1878</p>
<p>It is May! and all earth is gay. Had a drive or 5 or 6 miles though the country all the spring crops are making a fine show., the fall wheat is about one foot high and will be headed out by the 15th inst, probably. Got the May Methodist magazine.</p>
<p>Thursday, 2.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon repairing fences. In afternoon drove to town and inspected our new purchase a town lot ( 1 31/100 acres) adjoined the "Driving Park", and paid to Mr M M Elliot for the same $305 in cash and received a deed free from all encumbrances Mailed letter to Viney contained $8.00</p>
<p>Friday, 3.</p>
<p>Rain, rain every day more or less. Doing very little important work, the time drags heavily. This evening was in town until midnight, seeing Aunt Lizzie off to Bay City on midnight train and had a very dark muddy tramp home at the "wee sma hours"</p>
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<p>May. Saturday. 4. 1878</p>
<p>Spent the whole day in the cellar sprouting potatoes, the heat and great dampness is putting them in bad shape. Weighed a 6 months old Berkshire, 200 lbs live weight. A home evening.</p>
<p>Sunday, 5.</p>
<p>At Quarterly meeting in C M church, Brampton, Rev J H Starr preached from Psalm XLVI 1st verse. Spent afternoon at Mr John Pearen's Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached from text Acts XVI 30 & 31st verses. A fine spring day.</p>
<p>Monday, 6.</p>
<p>Destroying "tent caterpillars" ditching and repairing fences were the orders of today. Em and I had a drive to town tonight, she for her music lesson. I just for diversion Present prospects for a large fruit crop of all kinds were never more propitious.</p>
<p>May. Tuesday, 7. 1878</p>
<p>Another heavy shower this morning and almost sultry afterwards for remainder of the day. Working at the lawn in front of house. trying to beautify the shape and appearance of the same. An evening at the piano.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 8.</p>
<p>Every day the same programme viz. a big shower and a few hours of sultry sunshine. Spent an afternoon in town attending to various little duties. Received letter from D Moreland, Chicago</p>
<p>Thursday, 9</p>
<p>With the help of neighbor R. Watson we built a short piece of board fence on Etobicoke side hill, the dividing line between the two farms. Also started the job of spudding out thistles among spring grain</p>
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<p>May. Friday, 10. 1878</p>
<p>After nearly three weeks of rest because of wet weather we were able to plow again and finished up the sod plowing. In town tonight and was at an entertainment in M E Church consisting of music and reading</p>
<p>Saturday, 11</p>
<p>A cold rain day, wind blowing sharp out of N. West with every prospect of a decided clear up of the weather. Order of today weeding redroot from fall wheat and the thistle work. Paid our share of loss by fire in Co Peel Farmers Ins. Company $5.60</p>
<p>Sunday, 12.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson. Dan I chap, "The Hebrew captives in Babylon". Reading at home all afternoon Tonight heard Rev Mr Goff of Streetsville preach in CM church text II Thess 3 chap 5th verse. Afterwards spent an hour at YMCA prayer meeting.</p>
<p>May. Monday, 13. 1878</p>
<p>Sowed with broadcast seeder 18 bush peas on 8 acres "other place". Land works well considering the soaking it has has since the plowing. Had a slight frost last night. An evening at home.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 14.</p>
<p>Completed the grain seeding at last, it being nearly six weeks since we started. Was plowing some land on the flats for roots. A very hard frost last night nearly 1/4 inch thick on the water trough trough in yard. all fruit trees are in bloom. the result will be serious.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 15.</p>
<p>In lieu of yesterday Mr & Mrs J C Snell and their little folks were here to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Ten years have skipped snoothly along to them, bringing a circle of five litte ones, 3 girls & 2 boys. Mr & Mrs A F Campbell were here also spending the day.</p>
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<p>May. Thursday, 16. 1878</p>
<p>Sowed in drills on the "flats" 4 bls of "Yellow Globe Mangel" seed on scarcely an acre of ground also one lbs of white carrot seed and a new variety of each; celery and millet, only a handfull. In town tonight at a tea meeting in P M church.</p>
<p>Friday, 17.</p>
<p>Preparing ground for rape crop and putting manure on the same. Spent an half hour at Edmonton this evening. This weeks "Conservator" contains an account of opening of "Paris Worlds Fair".</p>
<p>Saturday, 18.</p>
<p>Weather has been dry and cool all this week. At present it appears the apple blossoms are not much hurt by the frost but the small fruits are somewhat destroyed. Completed the task we started yesterday.</p>
<p>May. Sunday, 19. 1878</p>
<p>A forenoon at S School the lesson, Dan II 36 to 45, "The vision of Nebuchdnezzor as interpreted by Daniel. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Luke XXIII 42 & 43rd verses. Spent an hour at the Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting</p>
<p>Monday, 20</p>
<p>A heavy rain last night. Today was plowing the young orchard plot the second time intended for a potato crop. Very warm and a heavy thunder shower brought up the evening.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 21.</p>
<p>Little of importance done on the farm today, except spudding thistles and repaired fences. Done a few hours of statute labor by using the heavy plank scraper on the roads. Received "Scribner" for "June" and {illegible} Banner" Mailed letter to Oakville.</p>
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<p>May. Wednesday, 22. 1878</p>
<p>Preparing ground for the potato crop Spent evening profitably at "Ebenezer" Chapel. N 15, attending what is known as a S S Institute, an address by Rev Mr McLaren and next Sunday's lesson taught by Mr McKinnon.</p>
<p>Thursday, 23.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday putting manure on ground today. Also we washed the sheep (33 beside the ram clipped) in Etobicoke. Sold to "Sherrin" 4 bags of potatoes @ 60 C per bag.</p>
<p>Friday, 24.</p>
<p>The Queen's birthday is almost generally observed by the Canadian people as a national holiday. My sisters and I took dinner at J C Snell's and spent the afternoon rowing on the lake. Ella and I went to a Concert tonight in Brampton, under auspices of Y.M.C.A. The singing was good.</p>
<p>May. Saturday, 25, 1878</p>
<p>Planted "Early Rose " potatoes in young orchard plot. Put in with plow 13 bushels in drills, putting a coat of manure on the seed, there being yet spaces between the rows of trees to be planted with the hoe.</p>
<p>Sunday, 26.</p>
<p>Went up to S. School, lesson Dan III chap, "The burning fiery furnace", One of the most striking of Bible narratives. At the CM church in town tonight Rev J H Starr preach from Acts XVII, 30 & 31.</p>
<p>Monday, 27.</p>
<p>Sheep shearing the work of today. Sheared 22 sheep whose fleeces will average about 9 1/2 lbs. It is rather a tiresome job but is soon over and but once a year that one can hardly get proficient in the art. Sold 10 bush potatoes @ 40 c per bush</p>
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<p>May. Tuesday, 28. 1878</p>
<p>At noon today finished the wool clipping of 33 sheep. Afternoon drawing stones from the meadows and filling up holes on Centre Road with the same. Some of the first red clover blossoms just in view. Weather cool and dry.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 29.</p>
<p>The second plowing of the ground for rape. The mangels and carrots are up finely within ten days of sowing. A dull quiet day. little concerning our affairs transpiring worthy of note.</p>
<p>Thursday, 30.</p>
<p>Put in a hard day's work in Brampton, plowing & harrowing our town lot, 1 1/3 acres. the ground being very dry and hard. Had dinner at Wallace's "Revere House". At home the work in progress was spudding thistles.</p>
<p>May. Friday, 31. 1878</p>
<p>Drilled an acre of ground in front field and sowed it with 5 1/2 lbs of rape seed. Vegetation has not been as rapid for a few days, being dry and cool. The spring grain crops show a fine healthy color. In Brampton an hour tonight.</p>
<p>June. Saturday, 1.</p>
<p>Oh June how lovely thou art If this earth could remain as green, bright and lovely as now it would be almost a paradise but alas what a change a few short weeks bring about. Spent most of today at the thistle job.</p>
<p>Sunday, 2.</p>
<p>A clear beautiful morning went to S School, lesson Daniel, V chap, "The handwriting on the wall". How striking an instance of God's punishment for sin. Tonight heard Rev C. McIntyre preach text, Matt, XXV. "The ten virgins"</p>
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<p>June. Monday, 3. 1878</p>
<p>Statute labor on the public highway was started this morning in our section. The work to be done consists in hauling gravel from R Watson's farm and filling the holes and ruts on the roads.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 4.</p>
<p>Continuation of yesterday's work. Father, mother, Rillie and Elsie started on a visit to Amaranth this morning in spring wagon for the remainder of the week. Had visitors from town tonight the Misses Moreland & Mrs Duncan.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 5.</p>
<p>Quite a cold morning, cloudy and strong north wind. Spent day spudding thistles. In town tonight and heard at Court House a lecture on "Canada's elements of national greatness" from Dr McClelland Prov High School Inspection.</p>
<p>June. Thursday, 6. 1878</p>
<p>Last night received letter Aunt E Ferguson of Auburn Michigan and "June" number of "Methodist Magazine". Brought from Hutton's saw mill a load of plank for the roads (bridges).</p>
<p>Friday, 7.</p>
<p>Usual routine of farm work nothing worth any special record. In town this afternoon and had a tooth extracted by W K Graham (Dentist), A sore operation but a quick relief from toothache. A light rain this evening.</p>
<p>Saturday, 8.</p>
<p>The folks arrived home safely this evening after their Shelburn visit of five days. Been a dull quiet week and seemed to have accomplished very little on the farm.</p>
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<p>June. Sunday, 9. 1878</p>
<p>Up to S School, lesson, Dan VI chap, "Daniel in the lion's den" or "the Believer's safety". At home all afternoon. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from , Isaiah, XL 31st "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength - walk and not faint".</p>
<p>Monday, 10.</p>
<p>Sold to K. C. & Co. 334 bls of wool part of it was matted & unwashed therefore we received pay (after deducting on third from the inferior) for 288ls @ 21 C per lb. Average 10 lbs per sheep Had three teeth filled at the dentists with silver vulcanite. Mailed letter to D Moreland. Chicago.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 11.</p>
<p>Loanded John Woodhall $100, on a promisory note of 4 months at 8 per cent interest. Work Friday, hoeing and thinning carrot crop. Tonight was in town at a meeting for the discussion of Protection (versus) Free Trade. Speeches by some prominent men.</p>
<p>June. Wednesday, 12. 1878.</p>
<p>Weather continues unseasonably cool, with some light showers. Fall wheat is only partially out in head as yet. At same class of work as yesterday. A quiet evening at home. Mailed a letter yesterday to Auburn..... Michigan</p>
<p>Thursday, 13.</p>
<p>The first haymaking proper of the season, but only on a small scale, vis mowing fence corners around grain fields. and they have the best crops of grass I have known for some years. Father brought from Norval Mill $3.90 worth of bran & feed.</p>
<p>Friday, 14.</p>
<p>Had a lively walk of 6 miles this morning: to Mr W Catior's and back home, on business. Remainder of day at work similar to yesterday. Tonight in town and at a "Protection" meeting in Hall, some excitement over this popular subject just now.</p>
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<p>June. Saturday, 15. 1878</p>
<p>Bought $3.95 worth of repairs for mower; at Haggerts shop. consisted of sections & sickles. Drew in half a load of good hay. This evening an old friend Mr Fletcher Dyer came on a visit from Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>Sunday, 16.</p>
<p>S. School once more, lesson Daniel VII 9 to 14, "Messiahs Kingdom", This is the last of the series of lessons on Daniel. Mr F Dyer addressed the school. Spent afternoon at J C Snell's and from thence to church tonight. Rev Jno Learnard preach from II Cor XII 2nd.</p>
<p>Monday, 17.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon entertaining our friend Mr Dyer. Afternoon drove up to J E Snell's. Almost an idle day. Got pretty well through with the thistle spudding, the spring crops present a clean and thrifty appearance, although the weather is very dry.</p>
<p>June. Tuesday, 18. 1878.</p>
<p>Was nearly all day at Learments preparing for and raising a new barn. Spent evening enjoying a row on Snell's lake with some young friends it is a very pleasant pasttime and good exercise rowing.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 19.</p>
<p>Hay harvest started this morning. Out with the mower 4 acres of mixed clover and orchard grass in "old orchard" field, it is a good crop but rather green , will be slow curing. Met a picnic committee at Edmonton tonight, for S. S.</p>
<p>Thursday, 20.</p>
<p>In forenoon horse hoed the mangel and carrot crop on the flats. Afternoon was horse raking hay with sulky rake. Drew in 2 loads of hay and cocked up the remainder. Some prospects of rain tonight.</p>
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<p>June. Friday, 21. 1878</p>
<p>Most grateful are the prospects of rain for a day or two to the parched and cracked earth, also the yellowed vegetats but not quite so gracious to the new mown hay. Spent today in the root crops. In town an hour or two tonight</p>
<p>Saturday, 22.</p>
<p>Today was showery. Gristed at "Mains" Mill 12 bush wheat and chopped 9 bush oats 2 1/2 of peas At same class of work as yesterday. Sowed some Swede turnip seed in spaces among mangels. Received the July number of "Scribner".</p>
<p>Sunday, 23.</p>
<p>Some heavy showers today. Went to S School, lesson, II Chron XXXVI 22 & 23. "The decree of Cyrns". This is the last of the Old Testament lessons for this year. At "Willow" Lodge in afternoon Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach text. Jeremiah VI 16th verse.</p>
<p>June. Monday, 24. 1878</p>
<p>Fair weather again. Spent the day in hay field turning shaking and raking hay. Also drew in 3 loads, As predicted on starting it cures very slowly. Although cut 5 days ago some of the clover is as green as when first mown.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 25.</p>
<p>Finished mowing the remainder of orchard field And brought in all the first half, have 9 loads from less than half of the field. At home this evening reading "Scribner". Very warm almost sultry.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 26.</p>
<p>Just after breakfast, spent a couple of hours in town attending to some minor matters of detail, getting some things for S S Picnic tomorrow Afternoon was horse raking and cocking up hay until it was quite dark tonight.</p>
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<p>June. Thursday, 27. 1878</p>
<p>Devoted the entire day to preparation for and participating in the S S Picnic held in Mr John Watson's woods near to Edmonton. We had swings croquet, ball and ice cold lemonade with plenty of sweet cakes &c. It was a success.</p>
<p>Friday, 28.</p>
<p>We suffered somewhat from the heat while at the job of drawing in hay today. Notwithstanding the great heat the grass dries slowly. In town tonight an hour. Received letter from Oshawa.</p>
<p>Saturday, 29.</p>
<p>Have disposed of the first field of hay. It turned off 22 loads of No 1 hay, about 9 1/2 acres in the field. Replanted a few potatoes The first seed having decayed from some cause.</p>
<p>June. Sunday, 30. 1878</p>
<p>Had the Quarterly Review at S School this morning. A few parents and visitors were present to cheer and encourage us in the work. An afternoon reading at home. At church tonight and heard Rev C E McIntyre.</p>
<p>July. Monday, 1.</p>
<p>Eleventh anniversary of the birthday of our young "Dominion". Some games and amusements in Brampton but did not go. Spent the day at home cutting grass with mower. Tonight with my sisters attended the rendering of Cantata, "Haymaker" in Fair{??} Hall.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 2.</p>
<p>A large crowd at Concert last night but the entertainment was not first class. Cutting grass with machine for J Woodhall all day. At home they were raking and cocking the hay cut yesterday.</p>
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<p>July. Wednesday, 3. 1878.</p>
<p>Awakened this morning by a regular downpour of rain which lasted for a couple of hours. More or less light showers all day. Consequently we were thrown off the work of haymaking. Spent afternoon at T Simpson's auction sale of farm stock &c.</p>
<p>Thursday, 4.</p>
<p>Exceedingly heavy rains today raising the Etobicoke to more than its fulness and sweeping away the water gap fences. No important work today. Received letter from D Moreland Chicago. Bought a $1.75 set of croquet for my sisters.</p>
<p>Friday, 5.</p>
<p>Resumed haying operations this morning. The hay in cocks was soaked right through and almost spoiled. Was mowing at Woodhall's all afternoon. Spent an hour in town tonight.</p>
<p>July. Saturday, 6. 1878</p>
<p>Hauled in ten loads of hay Put 6 loads into making a round stack in little orchard field near the barn. Finished mowing the second field of grass, it is a heavy crop. An exceedingly hot day, scarcely any breeze.</p>
<p>Sunday, 7.</p>
<p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Luke II, 8 to 20, "The birth of Jesus Christ the Lord" After an interval of 3 years we resume lessons about the life of Christ, All of the Gospels have been studied in the lessons series except Luke. Was not at Church tonight</p>
<p>Monday, 8.</p>
<p>Another heavy morning shower making gloomy prospects for hay. At various jobs in the forenoon. After dinner cut 4 acres of last field of grass. The extreme heat and damp has ripened all the small fruits rapidly. A good crop of currants gooseberries &c.</p>
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<p>July. Tuesday, 9. 1878</p>
<p>A splendid hay day and we made good use of the same Mowed 3 acres, drew in 3 loads and raked & cocked up 4 acres that were cut yesterday. Worked in field until 9 o'clock tonight it being fine moonlight.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 10.</p>
<p>Cut with mower 8 acres of grass for Jno Woodhall, making in all 20 acres, cut for him. At home our force were busy at the hay drawing in raking, cocking &c. The hay harvest this season is a heavy job. A quiet evening at home.</p>
<p>Thursday, 11.</p>
<p>Put in a lively forenoon's work hauling in with two wagons, got 8 loads safely under cover when the weather broke up again and has rained more or less all afternoon and evening. Separated the lambs from their dams, have 25 in all.</p>
<p>July. Friday, 12. 1878.</p>
<p>A wet dreary morning and continued damp throughout the day. Did very little work except picking a few cherries and an hour or two around the carrots. The Orangemen made their usual display in Brampton</p>
<p>Saturday, 18.</p>
<p>Gradually worked our way into the haying again Brought in 6 loads and cut the last, have all in now but 5 or 6 loads. Mowed the last 3 acres this evening after tea in 3 hours</p>
<p>Sunday, 14.</p>
<p>The morning at S School lesson Luke, II, 40 to 52. "The Childhood of Jesus Christ" At home in the shade all afternoon. In the evening went to CM Church and heard the new minister Rev E C Clement, text Dan V, 30th verse.</p>
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<p>July. Monday, 15. 1878</p>
<p>Wound up the hay harvest today. It has lasted nearly four weeks, the result is 60 loads of hay good measure the largest hay crop known in the history of the farm. All the hay lofts are crammed full beside the two haystacks (27 acres of hay) of 6 loads each.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 16.</p>
<p>Harvest started without any intermission after haying. Cut with reaper 8 acres of barley and bound nearly 3/4 of it today, it is all bindable, being of extra length and stoutness. The day was exceedingly hot.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 17.</p>
<p>Intense heat, 96 {symbol for degrees} in the shade those working in harvest fields suffered a great deal. Finished binding and shocking the barley, it makes a good disply. In town tonight a short time. Met, Mr Dawson Moreland just from Chicago on a visit</p>
<p>July, Thursday, 18. 1878.</p>
<p>Started to reap the "Seneca" fall wheat, very heavy crop but somewhat rusted and consequently the sample is only medium. Another heavy thunder shower at noon today.</p>
<p>Friday, 19.</p>
<p>Resumed operations in the wheat and completed the 6 acre field. Weather is cooler since last rain. During fore part of this week a great number of deaths from sunstroke n the States. The heat was 100 - in the shade</p>
<p>Saturday, 20.</p>
<p>Worked somewhat easier today as it has been a severe week of work. Started cutting the 5 1/2 acre field of Treadwell. Had a visit tonight from D Moreland & Hattie alos Mrs Fury of Brampton.</p>
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<p>July. Sunday, 21. 1878.</p>
<p>Did not got to S School today the lesson was on the baptism of Jesus Christ as recorded in Luke's Gospel. Sister Em and I were in town all afternoon at Mrs Truman's. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach, text Acts XXIV 25th.</p>
<p>Monday, 22.</p>
<p>A lull in the harvest now that we have Fall wheat and barley cut and bound. A half day's work with horsehoe. A reaper match open to the Province took place today near Brampton in fall wheat crop result in favor of Sawyer & Co of Hamilton.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 23.</p>
<p>Hauling the barley crop from beyond the Etobicoke using two wagons. Weather is quite cool and looks like a dry spell. My sisters and I spent the evening in town at Mrs Truman bidding farewell to Dawson Moreland, he starts for Chicago tomorrow.</p>
<p>July, Wednesday, 24. 1878</p>
<p>Hauling the "Senenca" fall wheat and succeeded in getting 12 loads, the sheaves are very heavy pitching, also bulky. The harvest is nearly all ready and pushing everybody to their very utmost.</p>
<p>Thursday, 25.</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday until tea time when rain started have just one load of wheat left out and some rakings of the Treadwell. Extra efforts would have enabled us to finish wheat & barley harvest if the rain had not come on so suddenly.</p>
<p>Friday, 26.</p>
<p>There has been just 24 hours steady rain and like all storms this season a great quantity of water fell. The spring grain is badly beaten down and being so near ripe will hardly rise. In town tonight getting a hair crop Received August "Scribner".</p>
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<p>July. Saturday, 27. 1878</p>
<p>Could do very little work yesterday because of rain. Today was clear and cool. All hands busy all day hoeing carrot crop on the flats. Had a visit tonight from Mr & Mrs S Westevelt of Mount Forest.</p>
<p>Sunday, 28.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson Luke IV 16 to 30, "Jesus at Nazareth" or "The Son rejected". Afternoon at home reading and music. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev J H Johnston preach from Luke XII, 15 to 21.</p>
<p>Monday, 29.</p>
<p>A dull cloudy day, sigsn of rain. Reaped, bound and stooked 3 acres of "Red Farm" spring wheat. At 6 P.M. it started to rain and havest work ceased. Nearly everybody is very much behind with their harvet work. The eclipse of sun not visible, cloudy.</p>
<p>July. Tuesday, 30. 1878.</p>
<p>A light drizzling rain from East continued to fall nearly all day. but not much rain has fell at this time. Spend the day with our hoes in the root crop on flats. The wheat that is unmowed is beginning to sprout.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 31.</p>
<p>Once more into harvest work. Cutting and binding the spring wheat. 3/4ths of the crop is badly straw broken appears like the work of the Hessian fly. The sample of grain is only medium. Chief failing {illegible} Red Farm is weak and soft straw.</p>
<p>Aug. Thursday, 1.</p>
<p>Warmer, and some heavy thunder showers passing around of which we had a light one. A good deal of threshing is being done this week. Started cutting the oat crop. Miss Lulu Main & Miss Emma Armstrong of New York City visited here today.</p>
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<p>Aug. Friday, 2. 1878</p>
<p>Cutting the oat crop today. It is a heavy crop and badly down with the weather. Three of us bound about 4 acres until teatime, afterwards hauling in spring wheat until dark.</p>
<p>Saturday, 3.</p>
<p>Lively work all day with two teams brought in all the spring wheat from "other place". Paid the young man we had hired one month tonight. $16.00. We will try to finish harvest with help of our all summer boy.</p>
<p>Sunday, 4.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson, LukeV 1 to 10, "The miraculous draught of fishes". This afternoon there was a very heavy thunder storm, in Toronto attended with hail doing a great amount of damage Tonight in C M Church heard Rev J H Johnston preach.</p>
<p>Aug. Monday, 5. 1878</p>
<p>Spent an hour last evening with G H Golding of Chesley at his father's in Brampton. Today's work was threshing at R Watson's. Two or three showers every day giving the outstanding a regular soaking.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 6.</p>
<p>No progress in harvest today Save turning over the unbound oat sheaves which dry very slowly. Weather sultry and showery. The old Etobicoke has once more swept away all the water gap fences.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 7.</p>
<p>The work today was binding oats. Father was cutting oats for A Woodhall with our reaper. A civic holiday for people of Brampton, result for us was a number of visitors from that town. G H Golding was here this evening.</p>
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<p>Aug. Thursday, 8. 1878</p>
<p>Completed the job of yesterday Sulky raked the spring wheat stubble and hauled in two loads of rakings. A wedding in town yesterday Mr A Little & Jennie Peacock. This year has brought an unusual nomber of weddings in this country</p>
<p>Friday, 9.</p>
<p>Started bringing in the oats working with one team only. Brought in one load last night by moonlight. Received letter from Aunt E Ferguson, Michigan.</p>
<p>Saturday, 10.</p>
<p>Finished the oats, they are a fine crop. Have all harvest done now but the peas. In town tonight a short time. Had a short chat with Mr & Mrs Wm A Little just home from their wedding trip to London. Received letter from D Moreland.</p>
<p>Aug. Sunday, 11. 1878</p>
<p>At S School lesson, Luke VII, 1 to 10, "Centurian's servant healed". At Willow Lodge for dinner Tonight heard in P M Church Rev Mr Dobson preach from text Matt VI 12th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 12.</p>
<p>Took a G.T.R excursion train via Georgetown, on H. & N.W. R R for Barrie town, this morning to be at a Regatta on Lake Simcoe. The weather was fine and the trip enjoyed by thousands of people. Barrie is handsomely situated on rising ground from the bay.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 13.</p>
<p>Got home at 1 oclock this morning, after a pleasant trip Today's work was pull up peas with sulky horse rake, this was an experiment but the implement does its work well. The crop is a slime one, the grass and weeds have coked {sic} the grain.</p>
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<p>Aug. Wednesday, 14. 1878</p>
<p>Spent whole day at second plowing of the back lot in Brampton. Because of the delay it was covered with weeds and thistles, but owing to the pressure of the harvest, could not get at it sooner.</p>
<p>Thursday, 15</p>
<p>Half a day's work at hauling in the peacrop. This morning Mother and Elsie went to Oshawa on a few day' visit. Sold a bushel of Early pears @$1.00. Paid to Harris $1.00 for laying a plow share.</p>
<p>Friday, 16.</p>
<p>"Harvest Home" is the language of tonight. Had 12 loads of peas, product of 8 acres, on same field 7 year ago, had just double the amount. This has been the wettest harvest known for years. Had a very heavy thunder storm this evening.</p>
<p>Aug. Saturday, 17. 1878</p>
<p>In consequence of so much rain and warm, there is a great growth of grass. this season's seeding of clover hides the grain stubble. Today we plowed 1 1/2 acres of clover sod for all wheat seeding</p>
<p>Sunday, 18.</p>
<p>The S. S. lesson today, Luke VII, 11 to 17, "The widow of Nain's son raised from the dead". Was not at S.S because of slight indisposition. Heard at 6.30 Pm. in CM Church, Rev E Clement preach from Jonah, III chap.</p>
<p>Monday, 19.</p>
<p>Hired W. McGrath for one month @$12.00, started work this morning. Commenced a 4 day's job of cleaning manure out of barn yards for the stubble lands. Sowed 20 bls of timothy on Brampton lot and harrowed the same.</p>
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<p>Aug. Tuesday, 20. 1878</p>
<p>Continuation of yesterday's work with the one team. With other, crossplowing the pea stubble land on "other place", it is covered with dense growth of weeds and grass, works badly.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 21.</p>
<p>Completed the sod plowing being prevented by the soil getting too hard, plowed 3 acres in pretty good style.</p>
<p>Thursday, 22.</p>
<p>Another day's plowing got along with. Engaged a threshing machine for next week. Received Sept number of "Scribner" the end of a volume and my year's subscription.</p>
<p>Aug. Friday, 23. 1878</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday. Have put out 75 loads of excellent manure on 3 different fields. Spent an hour or two in town tonight.</p>
<p>Saturday, 24.</p>
<p>Yet another day between the plow handles. Had the boys threshing peas with flails. Father went to Oakville early this morning in the buggy to visit Uncle Taylor's</p>
<p>Sunday, 25.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson Luke VEE 40 to 50 "The friend of sinners" or "The forgiving Savior". An afternoon reading at home. Tonight heard Rev T Brock of Guelph preach text Matt Xii 30th verse.</p>
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<p>Aug. Monday, 26. 1878</p>
<p>Our folks arrived home from the Oakville visit this evening. Sold the first ram lamb of this season to Joe Snell @$20.00 Put in a vigorous day's plowing. Spent evening at R Watson's</p>
<p>Tuesday, 27.</p>
<p>Two teams all day in pea stubble field one cross plowing, the other rolling and harrowing. Weather warm and dry the plum crop is now just ready and is a very good one.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 28.</p>
<p>What a relief, when a hard task is completed, to a tired body is my thought tonight on finishing plowing a field which has been very dry and hard to work. Em and I spent an hour in town this evening at Mrs Vidden's.</p>
<p>Aug. Thursday, 29. 1878.</p>
<p>Two days threshing at home with Rossiter's machine. Today, threshed 180 bushels of "Seneca" fall wheat from 6 acres. 75 bush "Treadwell" from 5 acres. also about 100 bush of oats. These figures of bushels are only a careful judgment on amount in bins.</p>
<p>Friday, 30.</p>
<p>Very warm, mercury 75 {symbol for degrees} in shade. Today threshed 130 bush "Red Fern" spring wheat from 11 acres, and 280 bush barley from 8 acres. On the whole the grain crop has been a success the sample is very good. Have yet to do 1/2 day's threshing at the oats</p>
<p>Saturday, 31.</p>
<p>Prepared for seed wheat 56 bush of "Seneca", Sold to John Wiggins Junr, 15 bush of same. Drew a small load of straw to CM Parsonage Brampton, a present to Rev E Clement. Rain this evening.</p>
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<p>Sept. Sunday, 1. 1878.</p>
<p>A real rainy day, came down heavily all last night and most of today, the air is close and sultry. At Church tonight, Rev C E McIntyre held forth from Genesis XXVII 19th Spent an hour at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting.</p>
<p>Monday, 2.</p>
<p>The exceeding heavy rain of yesterday has swollen the creek, overflowing the flats. No work can be done on the land for some time. Spent day bringing a stack of peas into the barn. Visitors from Shelburn. A Ferguson and his two sons.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 3.</p>
<p>Very warm and damp. Bought an imported 2 yr old ram from J C Snell @$60.00 Done little important work on the farm, had boys at pea threshing. Received a "Chicago Tribune" from D Moreland. Also "Rennies" fall wheat seed catalogue.</p>
<p>Sept. Wednesday, 4. 1878</p>
<p>Our Shelburn visitors left for home this morning taking a Cotswold & Berkshire. The former $12.00 on a year's credit, latter a present. A heavy shower of rain at noon today. Chief work today picking fruit and pea threshing.</p>
<p>Thursday, 5.</p>
<p>Spent today at R. Watsons threshing. Mailed a letter to Aunt E Ferguson. Auburn Mich Received copy of Montreal "Daily Witness" from an anonymous giver. An evening at home.</p>
<p>Friday, 6.</p>
<p>Took up to "Willow Lodge" three ewe lambs and 1 ram lamb in exchange for the imported ram. Was crossplowing the land plowed out of sod. In town an hour tonight.</p>
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<p>Sept. Saturday, 7. 1878</p>
<p>Commenced the job of mowing second crop of clover, it is a very thinck heavy crop, but of little value for seed, will make good hay however. Had other team plowing. Weather, still sultry, but tolerably dry.</p>
<p>Sunday, 8.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson, Luke X, latter part of chapter, "The Good Samaritan" At C M Church tonight, Rev W. McFadden preached from Hebrews, III 2nd verse. The congregation in said church are well sustained, seats all well filled.</p>
<p>Monday, 9.</p>
<p>Mailed letter to D Moreland. Plowing in forenoon and working in clover field in afternoon, it is a difficult task cutting clover, so much dampness in the ground. Have starteed to harvest the potato crop, nearly one third are affected with, rot.</p>
<p>Sept. Tuesday, 10. 1878</p>
<p>Fall seeding very late this year. Sowed with seeder on 3 acres plowed sod land 4 1/2 bushels of "Seneca" wheat Spent afternoon in town at nomination of candidates for House of Commons. R Smith for Grits. W Elliot for Tory.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 11</p>
<p>Brought in yesterday 2 loads of second crop of clover for hay. Today it has rained more or less all day but lightly. Mailed letter to "Chambers" Woodstock - Was working out the pea land field into ridges 2 1/2 ft wide.</p>
<p>Thursday, 12.</p>
<p>Went to Guelph this morning by railway to attend an Auction Sale at "College Farm" of Thorobred Stock, cattle sheep, hogs & poultry, also some choice seed grain. The live stock was good quality and brought very fair prices Came home on evening train, it having rained most of the day.</p>
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<p>Sept. Friday, 13. 1878</p>
<p>Rained heavily all last night and this morning we beheld the greatest fresher {??} known in the history of the county. Swept away 200 rails on our flats nearly destroying the fine crop of mangels. In Brampton some $25,000 worth of property was destroyed.</p>
<p>Saturday, 14.</p>
<p>Yesterday morning the water flowed in Main St Brampton nearly 3 ft deep and today the streets are piled with boken sidewalks and rubbish. At home we were harvesting potatoes and apples. An hour in town this evening and unitil 11 P.M. at a Reform meeting.</p>
<p>Sunday, 15.</p>
<p>To S School this morning lesson, Luke XII 5 to 13, subject "Importunity in Prayer". Afternoon reading at home. Mr and Mrs J C Snell here for tea this evening. Heard Rev W. McFadden preach pm, Heb. II 11th verse.</p>
<p>Sept. Monday, 16. 1878</p>
<p>A forenoon's work rebuilding some fence on creek flats. Rest of day at colver contract. Received from V Fitch of Woodstock $92.50 for 5 ewes 3 older ewes & two shearling. From A Woodhall $20.00 for 16 bush Seneca, & 84.00 for work</p>
<p>Tuesday, 17.</p>
<p>General elections for Dominion of Canada took place over whole country. Result is defeat of Mackenzie rule Peel County R Smith defeated and W Elliot, (Tory) elected. In town all evening, great excitement and bonfires. Arrived home at midnight</p>
<p>Wednesday, 18.</p>
<p>Started to ridge the pea land for fall wheat, the season is getting far advanced for seeding but weather is warm and ground quite dank. Have all second crop clover cut, was putting it up today.</p>
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<p>Sept. Thursday, 19 1878</p>
<p>Put in a busy day, plowing, haying and started sowing the pea land field with "Seneca" 1 1/2 bus per acres. The ground is not in good condition being rather wet and sad, the field is front one on "other place" and needs thorough drainage.</p>
<p>Friday, 20.</p>
<p>Bring in a few loads of hay every day beside keeping the seeding operations in full blast The hay crop is full as heavy as first crop, not much seed but very fair quality of hay. In town tonight a couple of hours (At J E Wood's) Mailed letter to Oshawa.</p>
<p>Saturday, 21.</p>
<p>After a light shower last night it has turned quite cool. Completed the fall wheat seeding put 12 bush on 8 acres and ditched the ground well. Some more of clover in, have now saved 13 loads. Yesterday sold to Haggert Bros 28 bush "Seneca" for seed, price not sta{illegible} as yet.</p>
<p>Sept. Sunday, 22. 1878</p>
<p>First frost of the season this morning Faced a cool "Nor Wester" up to S School this morning, lesson Luke XII 13 to 23, "The sin of Covetousness". Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from John VIII, 9th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 23.</p>
<p>Shipped by G.T.R. to Toronto for Provincial Exhibition a 11 month old Berkshire boar, to be exhibited by John Snell's Sons (weight of hog 4 {blank space} lbs. Hauled in 7 loads of clover hay, for a half day's work. This evening went with C M Choir to sing at a teameeting on 5th line west.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 24.</p>
<p>Received yesterday the October number of Scribners, this completes the two volumes for which we subscribed. Today we finished the hay harvest had 24 large loads total 46 loads this season from that 9 1/2 acre field.</p>
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<p>Sept. Wednesday, 25. 1878</p>
<p>Took early morning train for Toronto to attend the Provincial Exhibition of Agricultural & Arts Association of Ontario, open to the World for competition The new grounds for the show are situated in extreme west end of city on lake shore, fine new buildings have been erected at great cost.</p>
<p>Thursday, 26.</p>
<p>Came home from Toronto last night Estimated that 50,000 people were on the ground yesterday, the show in all departments was excellent and varied. Besides the "Crystal Palace" there several other large buildings, Machinery Hall, Agril Hall, Hortil - Hall &c. The whole affair was well worth seeing.</p>
<p>Friday, 27.</p>
<p>John Snell's Sons were very successful in winning prizes in sheep and hogs. Mailed postal card to A Ferguson this evening. Spent today at final clearing up of manure hauling for the season. In town tonight an hour.</p>
<p>Sept. Saturday, 28. 1878.</p>
<p>Was engaged today in washing 20 lambs, 11 rams & 9 ewes, also a shearling ram. Did the washing with warm soft water and soap in a box in door yard. Received October number of "Methodist Magazine". Made 13 entries for Brampton fair, mostly in fruit.</p>
<p>Sunday, 29</p>
<p>At S School this morning, lesson Matt XXIV, 43 to 50. "A Temperance lesson". We used this instead of the regular Quarterly Review, Mr J. Huxley addressed the school. Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached a short pithy sermon from Prov IV. 26th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 30.</p>
<p>Started the task of fall plowing about 27 acres to plow. Started in oat stubble field in front of house with one team. The ground works very well. Weather has turned quite warm again, last week was frosty.</p>
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<p>Oct. Tuesday, 1. 1878</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday continued Started to pick the winter apples. This is first day of C.P.A. Society's Fair. We are exhibiting ten varieties of apples gathered from young orchard. This month has opened warm and dry. Mailed letter to G.H. Golding.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 2.</p>
<p>At the County fair all day. Weather very fine and a large turnout of people. The Show in most departments was inferior to last year, cause, the large Central fairs of London & Hamilton are being held this week. Sold one lamb to J Jackson @$15.00. The fair concludes tomorrow.</p>
<p>Thursday, 3.</p>
<p>Walked to town at an early hour this morning to feed our sheep on Show ground. The number of visitors at Fair today was small. The prize animals of all kinds were exhibited in the horse ring. All quietly dispersed at 3 o'clock Sheep trade was very dull.</p>
<p>Oct. Friday, 4. 1878</p>
<p>Put in a disagreeable day's work at Jno Learment's threshing Em and I went to Brampton tonight, she for her music lesson and I to choir Practice special for a Sacred concert out from town a few miles.</p>
<p>Saturday, 5.</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday. Weather cool and dry. The late sowed fall wheat is suffering from need of rain. The grain is beginning to move out to market, barley is worth more per bushel than wheat.</p>
<p>Sunday, 6.</p>
<p>At S School this morning. lesson, Luke XIII, 22 to 30. "Warning against formalism". Attendance at S School is improved now somewhat. Tonight in P.M. Church, Brampton heard Rev. Mr Dobson preach from Acts XVI 30th & 31st verse.</p>
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<p>Oct. Monday, 7. 1878</p>
<p>Severe frost last night, cold east wind today. Was plowing in front field. Father drove up to "Woolen Factory" above Clande for some yarn & flannels Expect to be threshing the remainder of this week all around the neighborhood.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 8.</p>
<p>Took half a days rest from plowing this forenoon by making 36 gals of cider with Gunnerson's mill, using about 12 bush of apples. Afternoon at plowing. Evening at home at a family circle apple paring bee.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 9.</p>
<p><br /> Another days plowing. A very high wind storm about noon has blown down a good many trees in woods. Mr & Mrs Watson spent evening here. Completed the apple picking have about 24 barrels of good sound apples</p>
<p>Oct. Thursday, 10. 1878</p>
<p>A day in the dust at J Woodhalls threshing. A cold winter feeling in the wind, the leaves in the woods are beautifully shaded with all colors, while the apple trees remain as green and fresh as in June.</p>
<p>Friday, 11.</p>
<p>Spent day similarly to yesterday, have also had a man at another threshing for past three days. A light shower of rain this evening. In town a couple of hours tonight, skylarking.</p>
<p>Saturday, 12.</p>
<p>A lovely bright warm day. Dressed a lamb for home consumption. The sheep trade is very dull, Now no prospect of dispersing of ram lambs. Em was in Toronto today and bought a handsome gold locket and chain.</p>
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<p>Oct. Sunday, 13. 1878</p>
<p>At S. School this morning lesson Luke, XIV, 13 to 24. "The Gospel Feast" or "The call refused". Afternoon at C. M. School in Brampton. Took tea at Mr Perry's . Rev E Clement preached tonight. text, Ecclesiastes XII 1st verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 14.</p>
<p>Started plowing "back field" on "other place". Although covered with a dense growth of clover and weeds, it is yet very good to plow. Sister Viney came home from Oshawa today. An evening at home.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 15.</p>
<p>Sold a load of barley (63 bush) to L Milner @ 60 c per bush. The barley market has suffered a depression since last week. Will sell no more at present. Fall wheat is worth on 75 C and spring 60 C in Brampton market. Weather very warm.</p>
<p>Oct. Wednesday, 16. 1878.</p>
<p>Plowed an acre and one half of stiff hard ground. The horses shoulders are beginning to show marks of the heavy draught in plowing. This evening had last apple paring bee of the season.</p>
<p>Thursday, 17.</p>
<p>The warmth of yesterday and last night have brought some light showers of rain today. Was plowing all day. Settled "Campbell's" blacksmith bill of $10.00. Tonight read until a late hour a very interesting novel called "Beulah Benton".</p>
<p>Friday, 18.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday. Also opened a ditch through corner of "other place" woods for to drain back field. In town tonight and for the usual weekly papers. Called on Mr & Mrs A Little who have just set up in their new home one Main St.</p>
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<p>Oct. Saturday, 19. 1878</p>
<p>A bitter cold north wind all day. Had to use gloves to plow with because of the cold benumbing my fingers. Received a letter from Aunt E Ferguson of Beaver, Michigan.</p>
<p>Sunday, 20.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XV 11 to 24, "The prodigal son" or "The wanderer welcomed". Afternoon at C M S School in Brampton. Took tea at A F Campbell's. Heard tonight Rev C E McIntyre from text Luke XVI, 25th</p>
<p>Monday, 21.</p>
<p>Plowed an acre and three quarters, ground is getting very hard again. Was harvesting mangels with other team. A bright warm day. J C Snell & family were here for tea tonight. Was in town for half an hour tonight.</p>
<p>Oct. Tuesday, 22. 1878</p>
<p>If possible it was a finer day than yesterday. Completed the mangels, have about 200 bushels. Spent all day at John Campbell's threshing. A quiet evening at home.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 23.</p>
<p>This morning brought a disappointment in the shape of a wet day, as we intended driving over to Woodbridge Fair. Done half day's plowing. Went on horseback to town tonight.</p>
<p>Thursday, 24.</p>
<p>Completed the ten acre field plowing on "other place", and started at last quarter of "front" field which plows well now. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Grey @ $9.00, first sale since the Brampton Fair. Spent evening at R. Watson's.</p>
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<p>Oct. Friday, 25. 1878</p>
<p>A full day's plowing. We also started to raise the carrots in young orchard. Sold two ram lambs, one to Mr Bowes of Trafalgar @$12.00 and one to Mr Main @$10.00 Em and I were in town tonight Received letter from G H Golding.</p>
<p>Saturday, 26.</p>
<p>More or less rain falling all day. Done one half day's plowing. Afternoon was in town subscribed for "Brampton Times" & "C. Guardian" to be sent to Aunt E Ferguson. Michigan. Had an advertisement of rams for sale in "Banner" & "Conservator" this week. Sold shearling ram to J Learment @ $12.00 on credit.</p>
<p>Sunday, 27.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XVI "The rich man and Lazarus"</p>
<pre>suggested the doctrine of future rewards and punishment. Took dinner at J C Snells At PM Church in Brampton tonight Rev Mr Reid preached from Heb, II, 10th verse.
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<p>Oct. Monday, 28. 1878</p>
<p>Mailed letter to Oshawa, enclosed $10.00. Traded with J Learment a ram lamb for the shearling ram sold to him on Saturday. He gets the lamb for $9.00 on a year's credit. J Main, Trafalgar bought the shearling @ $12.00 and we shipped him on cars to Milton.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 29.</p>
<p>Helped J Woodhall to thresh. Finished plowing the front field and ditched it. Also worked at carrot crop. Father was away all day at a fence viewing scrape on 3rd line east. Miss Hattie Moreland here tonight Received Insurance notice.</p>
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<p>Oct. Thursday, 31. 1878</p>
<p>A very cold day. Freezing hard. Spent afternoon at Rossiten Auction sale of Farm Stock. Paid threshing bill $15.00. Also paid taxes $ 31.70. All "Hallow E'en" a bright cold frosty night.</p>
<p>Nov. Friday, 1.</p>
<p>A severe frost last night, but not sufficient to stop my starting to plow sod it is fine condition, the soil turns up dark and rich looking. In town tonight. Received the November number of Methodist Magazine.</p>
<p>Saturday, 2.</p>
<p>Have brought in all carrots from young orchard, had 9 loads (about 230 bush) off 1/3 of an acre. A small plot yet on the flats to bring in. Spent today at sod plowing. We are in daily fear of the land freezing up there is a frosty feeling in the atmosphere.</p>
<p>Nov. Sunday, 3. 1878</p>
<p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton C M Church. Rev C E McIntyre preached from Luke XXII, 19th. There was a good meeting. Took dinner and tea at J W Mains Tonight Rev E Clement preached Heb XI, 7th. A Gospel temperance meeting followed the preaching service led by Mr McConkey.</p>
<p>Monday, 4.</p>
<p>Another day's plowing. Also winding up the root harvest, have 12 loads of carrots in all (300 bushels) The Temperance Revival in Brampton is making quite a stir, about 500 have signed the pledge and decorated with a blue ribbon button hole.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 5.</p>
<p>Jack Frost has taken possession could not plow until noon today and then not at all satisfactorily, Some enquiries today for sheep but no sales. An evening at home.</p>
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<p>Nov. Wednesday, 6. 1878</p>
<p>Wintery scene this morning about 4 inches of snow fell during last night and very little of it disappeared during the day. Spent day making cider (48 gls) with Gunnerson's mill. Sold ram lamb to R Lowes @$7.00 & one to C Layne @ &6.00</p>
<p>Thursday, 7.</p>
<p>A frost morning. Prepared a small chopping grist of peas, oats and barley and took the same to Mill. Received from W Smith on sheep acct $2.00 {might be $20.00} Ordered a dark tweed suit at K.C.& Co, price $19.00.</p>
<p>Friday, 8.</p>
<p>Sold to S Milner 52 bush barley @$.60 C per bush. Went to "Eldorado" Mills for bran brought home 1800 lbs @ $8.00 per ton. the snow is slowly going away. Spent evening in town at R Nichol's.</p>
<p>Nov. Saturday, 9. 1878</p>
<p>Spent forenoon in Brampton. Bought from S Milner 20 bush American corn @ 48 C bush. Mailed insurance money $2.25 to Leslie, Georgetown This afternoon was plowing sod. Sold ram lamb to "Caravan" @ $8.00.</p>
<p>Sunday, 10.</p>
<p>A bright warm day but very muddy travelling. Spent morning at Sunday School lesson, Luke XVIII, 9 to 17. "Whom the Lord receives". At C M Church in Brampton tonight, Rev W McFadden preached, Matt XVIII, 25th.</p>
<p>Monday, 11.</p>
<p>At sod plowing until 3 P.M. when rain settled down for the night. Dressed another 100 lbs of Berkshire. Sold another ram lamb to Mr Marshall of Boston @ $6.00. Have all sold but one, a good lamb but small in size.</p>
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<p>Nov. Tuesday, 12. 1878</p>
<p>Had a trip over to see P. Chisholm school trustee about engaging a teacher for our public school. Plowing of sod completed also the young orchard this finishes fall plowing except a small plot on flats</p>
<p>Wednesday, 13.</p>
<p>Did no work today. Spent all day in Brampton, in forenoon acting as groomsman at RJ Nichol's marriage to Miss Maggie McConnell. Spent afternoon at funeral of Sheriff Broddy's wife, Rev J G Scott preached in C M Church, from Isaiah XL 1st.</p>
<p>Thursday, 14.</p>
<p>The fall plowing was completed today in root plot on the flats so we brought the plows home cleaned them off and put them away in implement shed for winter. Have plowed about 30 acres beside plowing for the 11 acres of fall wheat. Spent evening and staid all night at J C Snell's</p>
<p>Nov. Friday, 15. 1878.</p>
<p>Fanning peas and mixing them with corn in equal quantities for boiling for the fattening hogs. Folks went to town on a shopping expedition. Spent a couple of hours in town tonight</p>
<p>Saturday, 16.</p>
<p>Spent all day at J Learment plowing with our team and his plow. Weather has been fine and warm all week but tonight rain from east looks ominous Father went through the garden and thoroughly trimmed all fruit trees.</p>
<p>Sunday, 17.</p>
<p>A dull misty day with occasional showers. At S School lesson, Luke XIX 1 to 10. "Jesus Christ the guest of Zaccheus". The school was small only 15 in all present. Took dinner and spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Evening at home.</p>
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<p>Nov. Monday, 18. 1878.</p>
<p>Spent whole day repairing fence along front of farm and deepening the ditch on the roadside which drains the front fields. The air is warm and balmy and the roads a perfect sea of mud. Evening at home.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 19.</p>
<p>Constructing a short canal on the flats for purpose of straitening the Etobicoke. There is only the one serious bend through the farm Used plow and scraper and then lowered with shovels to depth of 3 ft.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 20.</p>
<p>A forenoon's work at constructing a dam across the creek just below the new outlet, part of water now flowing through new course; rest over the dam. Afternoon we erected two hemlock posts, 2 ft diameter on either side of the creek at the Watson line, posts are 6 ft high. will have a water gate.</p>
<p>Nov. Thursday, 21. 1878.</p>
<p>Drew 14 loads of gravel from banks of creek for front lane from house to the road This being third coat of gravel on lane during last twelve years. Weather for two days has been Indian summer.</p>
<p>Friday, 22.</p>
<p>A great contrast to yesterday a cold North East rain all day Done very little work beyond chores around the barn &c. Had two hours conversation with a Yankee fruit tree Agent. Weather compelled me to spend evening at home.</p>
<p>Saturday, 23.</p>
<p>Cleared up from North but no frost as yet. Was engaged to day in turnpiking the lane leading to creek from barnyard. Evening in town and received at K C & Co a suit of ordered tweed clothes @ $19.00 also sundries @ $2.00. Got a copy of "Chips" a small sheet published a "Conservator" office.</p>
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<p>Nov. Sunday, 24/ 1878.</p>
<p>Through 8 inches of mud up to S School lesson Luke XXI, "The overthrow of Judaism". A deep subject. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from Gal, IV, 4th. Also spent an hour at prayer meeting on close of preaching service.</p>
<p>Monday, 25.</p>
<p>Had 15 miles of riding on horseback in the morning up to "Willow Lodge" to repairs on melodeon. In afternoon down to D J McKinnon's country residence on School Trustee business. This constituted the day's work. Light flurries of snow.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 26.</p>
<p>Had another trip to town first thing this morning to telegraph to McBride, Teacher, Caledon East. Afternoon we started the job of cutting firewood in lower woods with crosscut saw in 2 ft lengths. Spent a couple of hours in town tonight. Mailed post car to D Moreland and one to McBride.</p>
<p>Nov. Wednesday, 27. 1878</p>
<p>Received yesterday a "Chesley" paper This forenoon's work was the deepening and widening of the canal on the flats. Afternoon a very heavy rain set in from the east with a high cold wind. Have had an amazing quantity of rain this year.</p>
<p>Thursday, 28.</p>
<p>Forenoon at blacksmith's shop getting an iron wedge in axe helve &c. Afternoon in woods cutting green maple firewood. Evening in town at a lecture in "Concert Hall" by Cr Buchan M.A. on "Poetry and Politics". Received letter from A McBride of Caledon East.</p>
<p>Friday, 29.</p>
<p>Today we dressed for pork 5 pigs (Berkshire) total weight 680lbs. Had another trip to town this afternoon on school teacher business and have finally engaged a Mr Beattie of Churchville @ $400.00 per annum for SS No 22 Chinquacousy</p>
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<p>Nov. Saturday, 30. 1878</p>
<p>A day in the woods, sawing firewood. Father went to town with 8 turkeys with feathers, only killed and sold to C Dawson @ 7 1/3 C per lb, combined weight of 88 lbs. Received December number of "Methodist Magazine", last of my subscription.</p>
<p>Dec. Sunday, 1.</p>
<p>Just frost enought to harden the mud. We walked up to S. S. lesson, Luke XXII, 8 to 16. "The Lord's supper". Tonight in CM Church heard Rev J G Manly, (Agent of Tract Society) preach from Psalm XXXII 1 to 5th verses.</p>
<p>Monday, 2.</p>
<p>Rain, rain from east a regular downpour, the creek overflowing its banks. the atmosphere quite warm and sun charged with dampness. Was working in the woods nearly all day. Tonight was writing a letter to G H Golding and one to Mr John Ferguson, Missouri.</p>
<p>Dec. Tuesday, 3. 1878</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday afternoon at D Laidlaw's sale of farm stock and implements In town in evening at a meeting of B T. Abstinence Club the Y.M.C.A. Hall was crowded entertainment consisted of speeches, readings & songs, &c.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 4.</p>
<p>Today was observed throughout Dominion of Canada as Thanksgiving. Union service in C M church in Brampton The roads are so very bad we staid at home working most of day. In evening was at P. M S.S. anniversary Two Cantatas given by scholars.</p>
<p>Thursday, 5.</p>
<p>Early yesterday morning a fall of snow , 4 inches, which promises to remain as it is now quite cold an frosty. Today in the woods sawing firewood and saw logs. Prof James a music teacher was here today, sister Em is going to take a quarter's lessons @ $8.00</p>
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<p>Dec. Friday, 6. 1878</p>
<p>Another hard day's work in the woods. Received a copy of "Chicago Times" from J C Snell who is now in that city showing sheep at a "Fat Stock" Exhibition. Spent this evening in town Bought 25 C worth of lampblack and resin for shoe leather.</p>
<p>Saturday, 7.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday cutting stake lengths from elm beside cordwood. Weather continues moderately frosty with appearances of more snow soon. The roads are hard frozen and extremely rough.</p>
<p>Sunday, 8.</p>
<p>At S. School this morning lesson, Luke XXIII 25 to 40 :The Cross" or"The dying Savior" Tonight in C M Church in Brampton heard Rev Edwin Clement preach from Luke XVIII 13th verse. A good sermon bringing out some new thoughts on the subject.</p>
<p>Dec. Monday, 9. 1878.</p>
<p>A fall of snow during last night, but a warm rain all day has melted most of it. This morning we had out the new bob sleighs up to J C Snell's and back, pretty rough sleighing Fanned up 16 bush of peas and prepared a grist & chopping.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 10.</p>
<p>Rained all last night and most of today. In forenoon went to mill. Received another copy of "Chicago Times" from J. C. S. Sold a Berkshire sow 1 year old to J Learment @ $9.00. paid down only $4.00. Spent after noon cleaning harness.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 11.</p>
<p>Had a trip on foot over to J Woodhall's on business. Afternoon at various jobs beside a trip to Brampton This evening we had a small party consisting of a few young folks of Ebenezer S School. Time passed with music & games until eleven o'clock.</p>
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<p>Dec. Thursday, 12. 1878</p>
<p>In the woods again all day sawing and chopping firewood This evening we made a selection of hymns for S.S. Anniversary and went to town and ordered 30 copies of "Wave" (words only) fromT Neslands book store.</p>
<p>Friday, 13.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon in dressing two fat Berkshires combined weight in pork being 580 lbs Total of pork 1260 lbs about 400 lbs more than we need for the home use however we salted it all as present price of pork is $3.50 per cwt the lowest figure we known.</p>
<p>Saturday, 14.</p>
<p>Most of day in woods. About noon quite a snowstorm started from east and now have prospect for sleighing right away. In town tonight with the cutter for first time this season. Received from D Moreland a letter.</p>
<p>Dec. Sunday, 15. 1878</p>
<p>At S School again, a small attendance, being rather stormy. lesson Luke XXIV, 12 to 20. "The walk to Emmaus". Tonight at C M Church Rev C McIntyrre preach Romans X 13th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 16.</p>
<p>Mained "Guardian" subscription $2.00 this morning to Rev S Rose. Received letters from Mrs E Ferguson and W McGrath Working in barn cleaning up barley. This evening in town at a public meeting of Blue Ribbon Society, songs addresses and recitations</p>
<p>Tuesday, 17.</p>
<p>Fine mild wintry weather and tolerably good sleighing. All day at A Woodhall's threshing. At home Father was putting a coat of varnish on cutter and Willie hauling gravel from creek for yard.</p>
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<p>Dec. Wednesday, 18. 1878.</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday The folks were in town doing some shopping buying furs and winter clothing, expended some $20.00. Tonight we met at Ebenezer for our first S S singing practice for Anniversary.</p>
<p>Thursday, 19.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon at blacksmith shop getting horses shod for winter work. Hewitt had team and sleigh all day hauling wood. In town to night. Received letter from A Ferguson, Shelburn. Fine winter weather with some sleighing.</p>
<p>Friday, 20.</p>
<p>This forenoon hauling some logs from other place woods for timber to repair sheep house. Afternoon at J.C.Snell's putting a quantity of pork through a meat grinder for sausages. Evening at Ebenezer.</p>
<p>Dec. Saturday, 21. 1878</p>
<p>Snow fell fast all day to the depth of 8 or 10 inches will now have splendid sleighing. Today was hauling firewood from woods for home use. Received "January" number of "S S Banner" illustrated.</p>
<p>Sunday, 22</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XXIV "44 to 52""Our Savior's last words". This closes the list of lessons in the Gospels. Tonight in town at P.M. church. Rev W Reid preached from text Acts V 1st verse Also at prayer meeting in C M Church.</p>
<p>Monday, 23.</p>
<p>Hauling firewood and started drawing basswood saw logs to Aitkin's steam saw mill Brampton, to be cut into material for home use. Spent evening at S S. Practice up to , 10 . P.M. dismissing with National Anthem.</p>
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<p>Dec. Tuesday, 24. 1878</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday The weather is cold and stormy a high west wind is piling up snowbanks lively {??} In town tonight an hour buying some presents for my little sisters, also some illuminated holiday cards.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 25.</p>
<p>Christmas bells so merrily The foot of snow which flell last week is piled into roads making huge snow banks. There is good sleighing mercury 19 {symbol for degrees} above zero. J C Snell & family all here for dinner Went with choir in evening to Cheltenham</p>
<p>Thursday, 26.</p>
<p>Sixteen of us in load yesterday with 2 span of horses. We were at a Temprance soiree Coming home we had two upsets and at halfway house on Centre Road we waited for daylight this morning to get home, Em & Ella went along. This evening at S S Practice</p>
<p>Dec. Friday, 27. 1878.</p>
<p>Started this morning the job of hauling barley to Brampton market. Drove two loads in today, 27 bush of dark and 72 bush of bright, the former @ 65 C and latter @ 85 C per bush Tonight Em and I went to a party at Mr R Watson's, 1st line west.</p>
<p>Saturday, 28</p>
<p>Got home at 2 o'clock this morning. At same work as yesterday. Drew three loads of barley and completed the job. Sold 190 bush of last year's (bright) and 117 of this year's (dark) all to S Milner Used the new bob sleighs for hauling the barley.</p>
<p>Sunday, 29.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson, tThe Quarterly Review conducted by N V Watson and myself. After the school we had a singing practice. Tonight at CM Church Rev E Clement preached from Hosea IV 6th, The S. School Anniversary sermon.</p>
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<p>Dec. Monday, 30. 1878.</p>
<p>A busy day. In morning, two hours was collecting money for S School. At 10 oclock drove to town for chopping grist and candies & nuts & raisins for S.S. Party. All afternoon at Zion church putting up platform Evening at singing practice.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 31.</p>
<p>Today's work embraced the hauling of 4 1/2 cords of mixed wood to Haggart Bros, Brampton in three loads on bob sleighs The wood is dry and very light, consequently it is light work drawing it. Spent evening at J C Snell's preparing the candies &c, for the first festival to be held tomorrow night for S School. In C M church in town a watch night service is being held but we were too tired for to attend it after driving home from Willow Lodge. The old clock has just struck ten, another year has fled.</p>
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<p>Jan 9th Gristed 13 bush mixed spring & fall</p>
<p>March 19th Cracked 1 bush "Seneca"</p>
<p>April 13th Gristed 10 " mixed</p>
<p>June 22nd " 12 " "</p>
<p>Oct 12th " 11 " Seneca</p>
<p>Dec 10th " 9 " mixed 56 bush</p>
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<p>Jan 2nd Chopped of bush barley, bush 20</p>
<p>" 26th Chopped of peas 5</p>
<p>" " corn 7</p>
<p>Feb 20 peas & barley 12</p>
<p>Mar 19 " peas & oats 19</p>
<p>Apr 25 " " 9 " " " barley 13</p>
<p>May " oats & peas 5 - 12</p>
<p>" 22 " : 9 " 2 - 11</p>
<p>Nov 9 barley 5 " 5 " 2 - 12</p>
<p>Dec 10 --------- " 5 " 7 - 12</p>
<p>" 30 corn 5 " 12 " 5 - 22</p>
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<p><br /> 154</p>
<p><br /> Spring seeding , 11 acres</p>
<p>Sowed 19 bush spring wheat</p>
<p>" 23 " oats on 9 1/2 acres</p>
<p>" 18 " barley " 8 "</p>
<p>Fall seeding</p>
<p>Sowed 17 bush new Seneca</p>
<p>Sold 16 " " "</p>
<p>" 15 " " "</p>
<p>" 28 " " "</p>
<p>cracked 76</p>
<p>Gristed & 16 - 92 bush</p>
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<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
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<td>Interest on deposit, Dominion Bank</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr><tr><td>10th</td>
<td>From R Watson quarter beef on old debt</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>from J Campbell on cow acc</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>for an ash tree</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>From T Milner 29 1/2 bush of barley@ 55</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr><tr><td>31st</td>
<td>From J V Snell on sheep acc/</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
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<td>{total}</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>92</td>
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</tr><tr><td>January</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
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</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>For sundry articles</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>Rent of Post Office box/annual</td>
<td></td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>5th</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>For cleaning watch</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" 2 members tickets Agrl Society</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Items</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>for Yankee corn 21 bush @ 50 C</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>50</td>
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<td>Sundries</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>" "</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
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<td>28</td>
<td>50</td>
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<td>Cash Received</td>
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<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
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<td>From "Waldo for 4 bush apples</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>13th</td>
<td>Froom Mrs Truman on wood</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15th</td>
<td>From A Woodhall on cows acc/</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>From B Watson fro 6 bush Red Fern</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>For 30 lbs butter @ 20 C</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>From N V Watson for 2 bush Red Fern</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>80</td>
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<td>{total}</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr><tr><td>}Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>February</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>Spent in Toronto for sundries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14th</td>
<td>Piano tuning</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>Dr Patullo's acc/</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>for refitting seal-skin cap</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>20th</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sub to Conservator</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>St saw mill</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>for a new whip and holder</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>/Sundries</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>To John Tribble for 7 bush of seed barley</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>March</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>Interest due on $225 deposit in Merchant's Bank, six month</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>from D. Wiggins on cows acc/</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>5th</td>
<td>" Lunday for 5 bush Red Fern</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>for one bag apples</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>12th</td>
<td>Balance on Mrs Truman's hardwood</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>from T Crowforth for 2 fat cows</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Greensword for 10 bush Red Fern</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" R Carter for seed wheat & clover</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>18th</td>
<td>As poundkeeper</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>19th</td>
<td>Sheepskin & parsnip</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>20th</td>
<td>From Davis on cows</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>" Newhouse " "</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>" Johnston 6 bush Red Fern</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>"Jackson for 21 bush Red Fern</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" S Heath 3 bush</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>" Wilson 3 bush</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>199</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>March</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>8th</td>
<td>Mailed to Wm Rennie Toronto for 6 bush oats</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14th</td>
<td>Freight on Australian oats</td>
<td></td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>"Conservator for advertisement</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19th</td>
<td>Various items</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>To R H Lewis for new wagon</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>For 3 bbls salt</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>new trunk</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>" expenses to Oshawa</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>To J Jackson on horse acc/</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Sundries</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar</td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>April</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>From Irwin for 15 bush Red Fern & 11 lbs @ $1.40</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Armstrong 4 bush, same</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" J C Snell 5 1/3 bush clover seed</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>& 3 tons hay</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>" Newlove 16 bush Red Fern $1.35</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Martin 10 of same @ $1.35</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Woodhall 3 pks clover seed @4.50</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4th</td>
<td>" Guy Bell 10 bush</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>6th</td>
<td>" T Crowforth 10 "</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>" " " 2 bush Eldorado</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>" R. P. Snell 6 bu wheat</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" J Heath 8 "</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" J Learment clover seed</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>" Crowforth, calf</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>" KC & Co 2 1/2 bush orchard grass</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>" A Campbell, sheepskin</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>" P Chisholm seed wheat</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>April</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>To K.C. & Co, 3 bbls coarse salt</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" : 1/2 bush timothy seed</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" " shovel</td>
<td></td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>" R H Lewis for pair bob sleigh</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" K.C.& Co dry goods</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>" Hewitt 2 dys work</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>" Sundries</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>" dry goods</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" seed potatoes</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>" T Milner for 2 bbls plaster & one bbl salt</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>" KC & Co. pair grey tweed pants</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>" Euart for pr of shoes</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>Missionary money</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>May</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>From "Sherrin" 4 bags potatoes @ 60 c each</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>From J C Snell for ton of hay</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>For 10 bush of potatoes @ 40 C per bush</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>May</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>Mailed to Viney</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For a town lot</td>
<td>305</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>" photos</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>Rate for a loss of Co Peel Ins. Co.</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>To J C Snell on Berkshires</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>June</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>From KC & Co for 288 lbs wool @ 21 C per lb</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>June</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Dentist's bill</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>for bran & feed</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>$10</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>July</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>22nd</td>
<td>From Falliss part payment on 3 fat sheep</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>July</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4th</td>
<td>Croquet &c</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8th</td>
<td>for groceries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>August</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>From Dominion Bank, interest on balance of deposit</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15th</td>
<td>for 1 bush peas</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>31st</td>
<td>" Plums</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>August</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>To Higginbotham for 1 months wages</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>for necessaries</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>Trip to Barrie</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>For Vineys board at Oshawa</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Repairing share</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>September</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>From A Woodhall 16 bush Seneca</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" reaping oats</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" V Fitch for 5 ewes</td>
<td>92</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>For calves, chickens &c</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>September</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>12th</td>
<td>Railway fare to Guelp and return</td>
<td></td>
<td>85</td>
</tr><tr><td>21st</td>
<td>To McGrath for one month's wages</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>21st</td>
<td>" Ewart, pr Kip boots</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>Expenses of three to Exhibition</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>for S.S. Wave new notebooks</td>
<td></td>
<td>45</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>October</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td>Your text here...</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>From R Carter for cows acc/</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>" Jon Jackson for ram lam</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15th</td>
<td>From T Milner for 63 bush new barley @ 60 c</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" J Wiggins for 15 bush seed wheat</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>25th</td>
<td>" Bowes for ram</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Main " "</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24th</td>
<td>" Grey " "</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26th</td>
<td>" Learment " "</td>
<td>Credit 9.00</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>" Main shearling ram</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>113</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>October</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>7th</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8th</td>
<td>Wages to W Hewitt</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17th</td>
<td>To W Campbell blacksmith bill</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26th</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>28th</td>
<td>To Oshawa on board {illegible}</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>31st</td>
<td>Threshing bill</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Taxes</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>99</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<table><tbody><tr><td>November</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>6th</td>
<td>From R Lowes ram lamb</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Cheyne ram lamb</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>7th</td>
<td>" Haggert Bros for 28 bush seed wheat @ $1.00</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" W Smith on sheep acc/</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8th</td>
<td>" T Milner 52 bush barley @ 60 C.</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>" Caraven for lamb</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>" Marshall for lamb</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26th</td>
<td>" Ben Watson on cows acc/</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th</td>
<td>" A J Little for 28lbs butter @ 15 C</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>30th</td>
<td>For 8 turkeys 88lbs @ 7 1/2 C</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>November</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>for Dry Goods</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Groceries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8th</td>
<td>" 2700 lbs of bran @ $8.50</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>" 20 bush corn @ 48 C</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" insurance</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>12th</td>
<td>" sundries</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>" dry goods</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>" " " and suit of tweed</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26th</td>
<td>" Sundries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>28th</td>
<td>subscription to SS Banner for 1879</td>
<td></td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th.</td>
<td>Dry Goods</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>December</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>10th</td>
<td>From J Learment for Berkshire sow 1 yr old part payment</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>December</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>13th</td>
<td>Piano cover</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14th</td>
<td>String of bells</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>18th</td>
<td>furs & clothing</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24th</td>
<td>To Hewitt Willy for wages</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Xmas goods</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>$40</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>Summary of Cash Received</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td>
<td>Cash</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>199</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>June 30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr><tr><td>July 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>113</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>$933</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>Summary of Cash Paid</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td>
<td>Cash</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>April30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>June 30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>July 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>99</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nov30th</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>$912</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Drew from deposit in</p>
<p>Dominion Bank $305</p>
<p>June 11th Received J Woodhall note for $100.00 for 4 months at 8 per cent per annum</p>
<p>_______________________________________</p>
<p>June 11th 1878 -- Deposit in</p>
<p>Dominion Bank $50.41</p>
<p>Aug 2nd, Drew out balance of deposit for present use.</p>
<p>Jan 2nd 1878, Deposit in Merchants Bank amount to $225.00 Withdrawn</p>
<p>____________________________________________</p>
<p>Deposit in Dominion Bank $200.00</p>
<p>March 1st 75.00</p>
<p>April 2nd 155.41</p>
<p><br /> " 11th 25.00</p>
<p></p>
<p>March 1st 1878.</p>
<p>Received R Watson & E Watson,</p>
<p>Note for $150. bearing interest at 8 per cent per annum</p>
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John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1869
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1870
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1871
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1872
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1873
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1874
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1875
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1876
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1877
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1878
John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1879
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<p>Calendar OF THE YEAR 1877</p>
<p>{The words "Calendar" and "1877" are in different and bigger fonts}</p>
<p>{Calendar for the year of 1877}</p>
<p>THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY for 1877</p>
<p>Toronto: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS Manufacturing Stationers</p>
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<p>{Interest Table Seven Per Cent}</p>
<p></p>
<table><tbody><tr><td>RATES OF POSTAGE
<p>Canda Post Card ............... One Cent</p>
<p>Canada Post Card for US ....... " "</p>
<p>On Letters Per Half Ounce {Line in bold, centered}</p>
<p>To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents — must be prepaid</p>
<p>" Newfoundland, 6 cents — must be prepaid</p>
<p>All mail matter (excepting samples of Mer-</p>
<p>chandise) to and from the United States is the same as to any part of Canada and must be prepaid. {A break between mer- and -chandise}</p>
<p>Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian or New York Mail Streamers, 5 cents.</p>
<p>Newspapers and Periodicals {On a new line, centered}</p>
<p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than 1 oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent each, if under 4 ozs., 1 cent.</p>
<p>Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of publication or News Agency, to regular subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb., or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent, prepaid.</p>
<p>Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents each.</p>
<p>Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies, &c.. {On a seperate line, centered}</p>
<p>For each 4 oz., or fraction of 4 oz, 1 cent prepaid.</p>
<p>To United Kingdom, 1 oz., 2 cts.; 2 ozs., 4 cts; 4 oz, 6 cts; 8 oz, 12 cts., 18 cts.; 16 oz, 24 cts, and so on, prepaid.</p>
<p>Parcel Post. {On a seperate line, centered}</p>
<p>Not to exceed 4 lbs., to any part of Canada, 12 1/2 cts. per 8 ozs. ; 25 cts. per 1 lb., and so on.</p>
<p>Pattern and Sample Post {On a seperate line, centered}</p>
<p>Canada—must be prepaid in postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs.</p>
<p>To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb. . 10 cts.</p>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>TERMS AND COURTS
<p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week.</p>
<p>Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p>
<p>One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both courts of Common Law.</p>
<p>County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively on the 1st of Monday in January, April, July and October in each year, and ending on Saturday of same week.</p>
<p>Assizes—Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and MichaelmasTerm. In the County of York there are 2 additional Courts, one on the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p>
<p>Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and apart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury whenever directed by the Courts.</p>
<p>County Courts.—Sitting commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York where there are four, commencing respectively on the 2nd Tuesday in March, May, Sept. & Dec.</p>
<p>General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p>
<p>The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury.</p>
<p>Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday and January and July, and on the 13 days mext ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p>
<p>Court of Chancery.—A Judge sits in Court almost daily for the transaction of business. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court.</p>
<p>Court of Appeal sits at Toronto twice and every year, once in January and once in June.</p>
<p>Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June.</p>
<p>Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court.</p>
<p>Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August.</p>
<p>ECLIPSES {On a seperate line, bolded and centered}</p>
<p>In the year 1877 there will be three Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p>
<p>I. A total Eclipse of the Moon, February 27, 1877. Partially visible in Nova Scotia.</p>
<p>II. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, March 14, 1877. Begins on the earth generally March 14, 13 h., 14m. Invisible in Canada.</p>
<p>III. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, August 8, 1877. Begins on the earth generally August 8, 16 h., 12 m. Invisible in Canada.</p>
<p>IV. A total Eclipse of the Moon, August 23 1877. Visible in Canada.</p>
V. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, September 6 and 7, 1877. Begins on the earth generally Sept. 6, 23 h., 10 m. Invisible in Canada.</td>
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<table><tbody><tr><td>== TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES ==
<p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly:</p>
<p>For $25.....................................1 cent</p>
<pre> " $50 and over $25,...............2 "
</pre>
<pre> " $100 and over $50,.............3 "
</pre>
<pre> " each fraction over $100.....3 "
</pre>
<p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:—For ...$100 1 cent</p>
' each fractional part of $100 1 "</td>
</tr><tr><td>BANK HOLIDAYS {On a seperate line, bolded and centered}
<p>ONTARIO.—New Year's Day ; Good Friday Queen's Birth Day ; Christmas Day.</p>
QUEBEC.—New Year's Day ; Epiphany ; An nunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus Christi ; St. Peter's ; St. Paul's ; All Saints ; Conception ; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day ; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</td>
</tr><tr><td>LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1877 {On a seperate line, centered and bolded}
<p>January,.................7 — 14 — 21 — 28</p>
<p>February,...............4 — 11 — 18 — 25</p>
<p>March,...................4 — 11 — 18 — 25</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 1. 1877</span></h2>
<p>A mild winter day, fully 18 inches of snow on the level, sleighing superb. Our whole family took dinner at J.C. Snell's with the young folks from Old Mrs Snell's lot 14. We spent afternoon and evening in pleasant discourse, games, and music. On the whole a nice quiet New Year's.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Forenoon was spent at blacksmith's shop No 10. getting a new shoe on the sleigh to cost $1.50. Afternoon cleaned up a small load of Treadwell wheat for market. Spent this evening at Edmonton Grange No 130. Officers installed for current year, and the accounts audited.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3.</span></h2>
<p>A bitter cold morning, mercury 50 below zero. Sold to K.C & Co. 25 bush wheat @ $1.17 per bush good wheat is now worth $1.25 but ours is badly shrunken. Paid subscriptions for four newspapers. Banner, Globe, C Guardian & Conservator. Tonight was at Teachers S School meeting.</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_4._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 5.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 6.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_7._1877"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 7. 1877</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 8.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 9.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Done very little work today beside feeding and caring for the inhabitants of the barnyard. Mr & Mrs R Crawford of Oshawa paid us a visit. Mrs. JC Snell and her daughters here for the evening and all night. In town this afternoon, mailed subs for the SS Banner 75 C to Toronto.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town this morning in the sleigh with the girls. Afternoon was driving in to cutter the colt "Nellie" for the first time. The "Peel Banner" comes this week enlarged and improved. Took tea this evening at Mr H H Mordeland's. Was at public meeting of V P Assec{?}. Songs by Redstone of Toronto Kelly {?} town.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6.</span></h2>
<p>Just a splendid day, bright sun and almost thawing but not quite. Drove team up to Townsend's (near Caledon) and brought from thence 8 long freestones for cellar steps @ 50 C each. At home tonight reading up SS Lesson.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 7. 1877</span></h2>
<p>Spent the forenoon at Ebenezer S School lesson I Kings XII 12 to 20th "The Kingdom of Solomon divided in two parts, Judah & Israel". The proceeds of the late anniversary of the school amounted to $50.00 This evening heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton. text. Matt VI 20th verse</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>A cutter drive to G.T.R.R Depot with mother and Viney who were going to Toronto on business. Mailed a "Banner" to Bay City and a "Guardian" to Osborn Missouri. Remainder of the days operations was a horseback ride to Richd Watson's adn another drive to R.R. Station. A bitter cold night.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9.</span></h2>
<p>Six degrees below zero at daylight. A sleigh drive to school hose and thence to Willow Lodge and helping neighbour Learment at a small job was forenoon's work. After dinner I did some work at auditing the Grange Account Books. In town tonight for an hour.</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_10._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 10. 1877.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 11.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 12.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SATURDAY.2C_13._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SATURDAY, 13. 1877.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 14.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 15.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 10. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Drove sleigh to Townsends today and brought from thence 70 sq ft of flagstones @ $2.25, they are about 3 inches thick and vary in size from 2 ft square to 4 by 8 ft. Went to Willow Lodge tonight on business, took tea there and spent the evening in chat.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Was engaged all forenoon in lining up the inside of piggery with inch boards for to protect the Berkshires from this severe winter weather. Afternoon and evening we had visitors. Miss R. Carter and four of Robert Carter's young folks. The time passed off pleasantly at cards, music, and conversation.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12.</span></h2>
<p>The coldest day we have yet experienced this winter, at daybreak the mercury stood 18 {symbol for degrees} below zero, and all day has stood from 8 to 10 {symbol for degrees} below. The biggest job done today was to drive sister Emma up to JC Snell's. Was in town an hour tonight and brought home an armful of newspapers.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 13. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Weather has moderated somewhat but still is cold with a high west wind. Done little work today beside tending to the wants and necessities of the barnyard and wood-box in the house. Had an abundance of first class newspapers, Weekly Globe, Toledo Blade, Co. Gentleman, SS Banner, Conservator, Peel Banner.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>At S School this morning lesson I Kings XII 25 to 33, "Jereboam's sin of leading the kingdom of Israel into idolatry". Took dinner at J C Snell's and spent afternoon there, reading and conversation. At CM church Brampton tonight and heard Rev Saml Salton preach text. Ephesians V 2nd verse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15.</span></h2>
<p>Drove sleigh up to Willow Lodge this morning for to take a load of Berkshires to Brampton R.R. Depot, there were 5 sleigh loads about 46 hogs. JC Snell goes with them to Chicago. A cold Nor. East snow storm started at 3 P.M. and the night is very stormy.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 16. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>With the help of Jno Learment we dressed for beef a 1 yr & 10 mos old steer, weighed 517 lbs beef, hide 70 lbs sold to N. White @ $4.00. Was in town a short time this afternoon. The storm of yesterday has added 6 inches of snow to the great quantity we had already.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>Made two trips up to JC Snell's today. Taking a quarter of beef. Brought down from there 8 young Berkshires for to feed as they are overstocked. The annual meeting of Peel Co Agr Society was held in Brampton today they decided to purchase{ink blotch for rest of word} new grounds & put up new buildings for the fairs.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18.</span></h2>
<p>Mercury was nearly up to freezing point which is the highest we have yet experienced this year. Done very little work today beyond the usual routine of chores. Mailed a letter to Mr A Ferguson Bay City and one to Mr J Ferguson Missouri. Reading the Peel Banner tonight.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 19. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Just after sunrise this morning in company with neighbour Jno Learment and our teams we set out for "Cook's" Saw Mill, Esquesing 10 miles west. Brought home for my load 12 squares of singles (8 of which were for Learment) @ $1.70 per square. Part of our folks went to night to a scientific lecture in the schoolhouse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon at the annual task of cleaning harness and applying lamp black & coal oil. Went to town after dinner and attended a public meeting in Courthouse to set on foot a scheme of running a Temperance Hotel in Brampton under a joint stock company plan. Mailed a letter to J Vick Rochester. Got letter from Oshawa.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21.</span></h2>
<p>Went in sleigh to S School the lesson. I Kings XVI 25 to 33 "The kings of Israel, Omri & Ahab". The largest attendance of scholars this year. Spent afternoon reading De Witt Talmage's sermons. Tonight heard Rev S Salton preach in CM church. text. Romans XIII 11th verse.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town with a chopping and a few bags of barley for sale. Mailed a letter with 25 C in stamps to WW Bostwick of Cincinnati, O. In Brampton tonight and heard Bishop Carmon lecture in M.E. Church, subject, "Trade and get rich." The lecture was full of wit and sound homely instruction.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>Had a trip today up to Townsend lime-kilns and brought home 12 bush lime @ 12 1/2 C per bush. They had just opened the first kiln of the season consequently the lime is fresh and clean. We are having find steady cold weather.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h2>
<p>The record of today's transactions is but a slim one after the usual chores in the barnyard which are about 4 hours work every day and has to be done regularly and carefully. Was over to Guy Buell's tonight and bought from him 1500 new bricks @ $6.50</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Brought from "Chisholm's Mills" at Eldorads 1600 lbs of bran which was paid for 2 1/2 months ago @ $10 per ton, now worth $14.00. Average weight of bag of bran is 54 lbs. In Brampton a short time this afternoon.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>For the first time this season I spent half a day swinging the flail on several floorings of peas. For the past month have been feeding to the sheep unthreshed peas and they are showing their keep in their thrifty appearance, but the peas won't stand it. Tonight in town and at choir practice. Received Vick's Floral Guide.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h2>
<p>At sunrise I started with team and sleigh for Cook's saw mill, Esquesing and brought home from thence 400 ft of 2nd class inch @ $6.00 per m. and 130 ft of scantling and planks @ $9.00 per m. Yesterday & today mercury just at freezing point. The nights are superb.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 28. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Still another forenoon spent at S School lesson I Kings XVII 1 to 16, "The prophet Elijah the Tishbite appears before king Ahab" The "Messenger" this morning has a portrait of the late P.P. Bliss, the noted S.S. Musician. Rev J Learoyd preached tonight, text Hebrews II 2,3,&4th</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town this morning with the folks to spend the day a visiting. Brought a load of sand from Hunter's pit 1st line. And bright warm day and thawing fast. Spent this evening in town at Y.P.A meeting, had a good programme of songs, readings. The nights are superb now.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h2>
<p>The Co of Peel S.S. Association held its 19th Annual Session at Clande today and tomorrow. Em and I drove up there this afternoon. Took tea at Mr John Smith's and staid for evening meeting, addresses by Revs Croll Burns and Mr Fotheringham. The discussions during day meeting were lively and well sustained.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 31. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Came home last night at 12 o'clock. Early this morning we again set out for Clande. The interest manifested by all at convention is enthusiastic, the church is crowded at every session. At tonight's meeting, Revs Millard, McFaul & McLaren, $120.00 were raised next meeting in Brampton.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 1.</span></h2>
<p>One month of this year has already slipped quickly away. The weather has been first class for winter. Today a thaw is in progress and the sleighing is getting thin, and bare ground showing itself in the fields. Was working all day in the barn making preparations for straw cutter.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Today was spent at R Watson's with team helping to cut straw by horsepower. In town tonight and at choir practice for preparation for singing at a tea meeting shortly. The weather grows warmer every day, the snow snow is soft and fast passing away. Recieved a letter from London, England Dan Fletcher</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Making preparations for cutting hay and straw on Monday next. Was at Willow Lodge a short time this afternoon on business partly and on pleasure partly. Received a newspaper from Bay City, besides other papers from different parts.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4.</span></h2>
<p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton C M Church. Rev Jno Learoyd preached. text. I Timothy I, 15th The lovefeast and sacrament followed immediately after the sermon. These services are the life of the church members. At church tonight Mr Learoyd prached a funeral sermon from Text Rev I 7th verse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>With R Watson's horsepower and straw cutter we cut about 3 loads of oat straw and one load of hay into lengths about one inch. Had a call from Walker Bros to see the live stock. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in chat and reading the news.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Was hauling manure from both yards into small piles in front fields, drew 14 loads. At Edmonton Grange tonight a good attendance of members and a good deal of business done. Weather dull and cloudy, only thawing just a little.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon at same work as yesterday, putting 20 loads on rather more than an acre. Afternoon was hauling hay from one mow to another for sake of convenience in feeding. To town this evening on horseback a short while. Made a call on a very sick friend Willy Newhouse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAy, 8.</span></h2>
<p>Threshing peas with the flail. Had a trip up to Willow Lodge on Berkshire business. Had a visit afternoon and evening from cousins Misses Mary Pearen Sarah & Thomas Pearen from the {?} of Toronto. Splendid winter weather.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town this morning in the buggy with two young ladies who staid all last night with us. Was at C Kelly's Barber shop and had a pretty close crop off. Visitors today Mr & Mrs Isaac Modeland of 3rd line east. Spent evening at Choir Practice.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>Staid last night at Mr Willy Newhouse's and sat up with Willy, he is so ill that he must have constant attention day and night. Uncle Adam Ferguson arrived here from Bay City this morning on his way to Shelburne. Done very little work for two days. The weather is all that could be desired.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>At E.U. S School this morning. lesson I Kings XVIII 15 to 29, "Elijah on mount Carmel with the prophets of Baal". One of the most interesting narratives contained in the Bible. At Brampton CM church tonight. Rev S Salton preached text. Matt XXV 30th verse. A warm day and mud increasing on the roads.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Father and Uncle Adam drove to "Willow Lodge" on a visit and some business. Went this afternoon with Brampton C.M. choir on G.T.R to Stewartstown for to sing at a festival on the opening of a new CM church. We had a lively time. Returned by the midnight train.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>A cold nip came last night and stopped the thawing short. Spent today threshing peas and a trip to blacksmith's shop for some horse shoeing. At home tonight talking Bay City with Uncle Adam and some of his experiences in that city.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>Just at day break this morning Uncle Adam and I started in the sleigh for Mono Road Depot. T. G & B. R.R. a distance of 12 miles he took the cars for Shelburne. Afternoon father and I drove over to Harrison's Auction Sale of blooded stock. Have travelled 40 miles today.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Spent the day in the lower woods finishing a job of cutting up and drawing home some cordwood logs, also cut in to stake lengths 17 1/2 for a slippery elm tree and drew it up to yard. This is perhaps the most durable kind of elm when it gets thoroughly dried.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2>
<p>In the woods again today, chopping and cutting some more stakes Timber from rock elm. Father went to town and bought a new shaft for cutter. Tonight was spent in Brampton at choir practice. From thence to sit up all night at Mr Willy Newhouses's</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>Bought from R Watson 10 bush of "Imporium" oats a new variety @ 75 C per bush. After noon was spent in the barn threshing peas and various jobs. Weather for past three weeks has been remarkably fine just warm enough to thaw a little every day.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Was at S School this morning lesson I Kings XVIII, 36 to 45. "Elijah and his sacrifice". This narrative makes a deeply interesting S School lesson. In town tonight and heard Rev W.H. Poole of Toronto preach. Text. Daniel II, 18th verse. A sermon to young men.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2>
<p>A cold blustering morning. Drove my sister over to School. Up to JC Snell's and brought Em home. Tonight a load of us went to town and heard in C.M. Church Rev W.H. Poole lecture on "Saxon race the descendants of the lost tribes of Israel. It was highly interesting + instructive.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>Working in the barn at the peas. Making a picture frame as an experiment from basswood. Spent tonight at Edmonton Grange, a large attendance and had some discussion on trade and things in general.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Just about the handsomest day we have had this winter, old Sol had a cloudless sky and his strong warm rays started the mud on the roads. Spent most of the day in barn cleaning up grain Drove to town this evening and things. Jennie Peacock to visit us. Received a letter from Uncle J Ferguson Missouri.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2>
<p>Another day as fine as yesterday. Brought home from R Watson's 10 bush of "Imporium" white oats, Took them in payment of an old acct at 75 C per bush. Was hauling some cordwood that Maxwell is cutting for us in lower woods and piling it. In town a short time tonight, buying some new music books for S School.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>Drew on wagon to Brampton this morning and sold to J Milner 54 bush barley @ 62 C per bush. Brought home 5 barrels of "White land Plaster" @ $1.50 each (330 lbs weight in each barrel) This ends our barley trade for the present have 36 bush yet for seed. At "Willow Lodge" half an hour this afternoon.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Getting ready for market a little "Treadwell" wheat, the last of grain that we have to sell of last year's crop. Sold to T Milner 26 bush of wheat @ $1.40 per bush the sample was inferior. Bought 8 bush of fine American corn @ 60 C per bush. Centre Road very muddy.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2>
<p>Walked on the snowcrust on roadside up to S School at 9.30 A.M. lesson I Kings XIX 8 to 20, "Elijah at Mt Horeb", where God manifested himself to him in for different ways. viz. wind, earthquake, fire, and in a still small voice. Tonight heard Jno Learoyd preach in CM church Brampton. text. Acts II 38th verse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>A buggy drive to town with Viney and father. They took 10 oclock train for Toronto. Attended to the things at home remainder of the day. Met the folks at the train this evening. Walked to town tonight, and spent an hour or two at Y.P. Association, from thence to Mr W Newhouse's to sit up all night with Willy.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 3.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Was engaged all day at hauling cordwood out of "lower woods" into a pile this side the Etobicoke, have 9 1/2 cords in one pile. W Maxwell's doing the chopping at 70 C per cord. Weather continues very fine, hard frosts at night. Spent evening at home at sleeping at double rate.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2>
<p>This forenoon we were drawing clover hay from shed into sheep pen mow. Afternoon father drove Em to town for her music lesson. Was splitting elm stakes Received a letter from Uncle Adam at Shelburn, he thinks a great deal of Amaranth. Remailed Co. Gent. back to Office of Publication to stop it.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 1.</span></h2>
<p>The lovliest day this winter. The sun shone brightly all day from a cloudless blue sky. Completed the job of yesterday making 140 elm stakes also we overhauled and put some repairs on the roller (land). This evening in town and spent a couple of hours at Mr R Lowes' in company with a few young folks.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 2. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>A contrast to yesterday. It rained nearly all day in westerly showers although warm and thawing. The principal work of today was pea threshing and practising obstetric in sheep house, the first young lamb of the season having arrived yesterday. Em and I spent evening playing duetts {sic} on piano.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h2>
<p>This morning paid Maxwell for cutting 7 cords of wood @ 70 C per cord. Father went to town for medicine for mother and to the post office. Afternoon at the peas and fanning them, are a fine sample and yield good to bulk of straw. Tonight preparing for the Sabbath.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4.</span></h2>
<p>At S School at 10 AM lesson I Kings XXI 4 to 14, "The story of Naboth the Jezreelite". The supt also gave the school another an example of another manner of teaching as shown at S.S. Teachers Institute held in Brampton on Friday last. Tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text John V 40th verse.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Drove team and wagon up to "Willow Lodge this morning for to help Jno Snell's sons by taking a load of Berkshires to Brampton RR Depot. They shipped a car load to Chicago. This job took us nearly all day. At home tonight reading newspapers.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2>
<p>Father wen to Mill with a load of peas and oats for chopping. Mailed letters one to Oshawa, and on to D Fletcher, London. E. Received a Toledo "Blade" from Missouri. Spent the day at flailing orchard grass sheaves for seed, it is rather slow work. Mercury at day break was 6{symbol for degrees} below zero.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>Threshing orchard grass seed continued from yesterday, just half done with the job. Tonight have nearly 4 bush of clean seed the result of one day's threshing. Mr JC Snell spent the day here, seeing the sick folks in our family. In town this afternoon for an hour on business.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Snow storm this forenoon, but after dinner it turned to a rain from N.E. and everything outdoors is coated with ice. At a variety of work to day, hauling stakes to "other place" cleaning grass seed &c. Another evening at home.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h2>
<p>We find this morning a crust of ice on the snow half an inch thick and some sleighing again on the roads. To town in cutter before dinner and sold 6 cords of hardwood to A F Campbell. Afternoon drove a load of wood down for a start. Spent evening at an open meeting of Edmonton Lodge of Good Templars.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>Made an early start this morning and kept at it steady to draw four loads of wood to Brampton. have now delivered 5 cords. Weather pretty frosty last night was bitter cold. Dr Patullo here tonight seeing mother who has been ill for some time.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 12.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SUNDAY, 11. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>In the sleigh to S School, lesson II Kings II 1 to 12, "Elijah translated to heaven". One of the most wonderful narratives contained in Old Testament and yet how quietly and simply told. At Brampton C M Church tonight a Mr Brandon of Toronto preached text. Revelations XX 11 & 12th verses.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 12.</span></h2>
<p>A cord of wood to town early making 6 cords to A F Campbell for $20.00 Bought and drew from Guy Bell's 1200 bricks @ 65 C per hundred. Had a trip to JC Snell's on business in Berkshires, and another trip to town this evening, on the whole a busy days work.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>A real handsome day, a bright sun but frosty air. R Watson took a sleigh load of the neighbours over to Mr J Blacks Auction sale beyon Huttonville, and we spent most of the day there. This evening was up at Willow Lodge with a few friends.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. WEDNESDAY, 14. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Drove Viney to R R Depot this morning bound to Toronto for the day. Bought at McCulla's planning factory 100 ft of dressed matched lumber for waking closets in the house. Visitors today Mrs Trueman of Brampton. Received last night a letter from Oshawa.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15.</span></h2>
<p>Made two trips to JC Snell's before dinner on Berkshire errands. Afternoon attacked the job of finishing threshing the orchard grass seed. In town tonight but only made a five minutes' stay to Post Office and for the Peel Banner at the printing office.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2>
<p>Steady flailing all day completed the grass seed business. Spent one third of the daytime now in the sheep house, we are getting some fine strong lambs just about averaging one for every day in the month. Emm and I drove to town tonight in cutter.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY._18."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY. 18.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._TUESDAY.2C_20._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. TUESDAY, 20. 1877.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SATURDAY, 17. 1877</span></h2>
<p>St Patrick's day in the morning proved to be one of the bitterest cold of the season the mercury falling to 9{symbol for degrees} below zero at sunrise. The Edmonton Grange received from Seaforth one car load of salt, which arrived and was distributed today. Brought home one ton of it, is very course, dry, and clean.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY. 18.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson. II Kings II 12 to 25, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha" and the contrast in disposition between these two great prophets of God. These lessons contain very many striking incidents and miracles. Heard S Salton preach tonight text. Ezekiel XXXVII 9th & 10th verses. An earnest appeal for a shaking among the dry bones.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2>
<p>A keen frosty morning. Drove to Brampton for a ton of salt in bulk the Grangers having bought a car load of it. Spent forenoon in barn cleaning orchard grass seed, have in all 9 bush & one peck. Visitors this afternoon & evening Mr & Mrs A F Campbell and Miss Jennie Peacock.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. TUESDAY, 20. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Weather continues bright and frosty thawing a little with the brightness of the sun. This afternoon was spent at an Auction Sale of Stewart Aikins farm stock and implements. At Grange meeting tonight. Uncle A Ferguson came tonight from Shelburn.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></h2>
<p>A fall of snow some 9 inches on the level, it came quietly without much blustering. Work today consisted principally of care of young stock and odd jobs. Spent evening practising with Emm piano duetts and discoursing some music for Uncle Adam Ferguson.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2>
<p>Doing a little carpentry work at making a clothes closet off the hall up stairs, with sized, dressed and matched pine lumber. In town tonight at a meeting held in Concert Hall for to organize a Y.M.C Association in Brampton. Addresses by Messrs Wilkie & Crombie.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 24.</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._MONDAY.2C_26._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. MONDAY, 26. 1877.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 23. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Finishing the job of yesterday and started building a similiar one off my own bedroom. Uncle A.F. is still visiting here after spending a month at his farm in Amaranth. In town tonight, at Choir Practice.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24.</span></h2>
<p>Got through with the closets work. Received from W Rennie of Toronto 7 bush of "Golden Globe" spring wheat for seed costing $1.87 per bush, it is a good plump sample. Received from Jno Learment $3.00 on Short Horn acc/. At home tonight at usual Saturday nights work.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2>
<p>Raining slightly this morning. At S School, the usual routine of conducting the school was changed. A review of the past quarter's lessons was help by Supt also addresses by Missers D J McKinnon, J Huxley. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach tonight text. Luke XV a sermon on Prodigal Sons.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 26. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>A rainy day, came steadily out of the North with a strong cold wind. Caring for live stock was the principal work of today. Emma & I spent the evening at a small party at Mr Earngly's in Edmonton. Got home at a late hour.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h2>
<p>For the first time, I commenced trying to do a little in the cabinet making namely a small bedroom beaureau for the girls. Have some first class seasoned basswood for the job. Mailed letters to Oakville, and Bay City</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2>
<p>Was pea threshing most of today. It was an extra blustering and strong day. Spent evening at a party at residence Mrs John Snell only a few of us and we had a lively evenings sport. Hired a boy last night for the summer @ $12.50</p>
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<p>March, Thursday, 29. 1877.</p>
<p>Came home from the party at 4 A.M. and therefore felt pretty drowsy at getting up time. Was working at the little bureau and threshing peas. In town tonight and heard in C M Church a lecture by Rev W H Poole of Toronto on "The Jebeez Pyramid" of Egypt.</p>
<p>Friday, 30.</p>
<p>Finished cabinet work for the present and put the result of my labors in its place in my sister's bedroom Went to Brampton tonight expecting to hear Blind Tom the pianist but he failed to come. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preaching CM Church in town, text II Cor VIII 9th verse</p>
<p>Saturday, 31.</p>
<p>In company with A.F.Campbell we drove to Mt Charles, Toronto Township, to attend his father's funeral, who died on Thursday aged 71 years. Rev W Reed preached text, John XI 25 & 26. We had tea at Mr Wedguard's and got home long after dark along very muddy roads</p>
<p>April. Sunday, 1. 1877.</p>
<p>Easter has come around once more. A fine warm day and very spring like, roads muddy. At S School this morning, lesson II Kings, IV, 1 to 6. "The oil increased. one of the remarkable miracles performed by Elisha. At Brampton CM Church tonight, Rev J Learoyd preached, text, Matt XXVIII, 6th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 2.</p>
<p>A clear frosty day, quite a contrast to yesterday indeed. Staining with raw umber and vinegar, the new cabinet work and doing some more little necessary things. Spent evening at home reading weekly Globe which contains a great variety of very interesting reading matter</p>
<p>Tuesday, 3.</p>
<p>Mailed yesterday to Tommy Harrington, Joplin, Missouri one of my ambrotypes. Spent today threshing peas for seed a mixture Crown and Golden Vine. Uncle Adam Ferguson is still here visiting among the old neighbors.</p>
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<p>April. Wednesday, 4. 1877.</p>
<p>Prepared and took to Main's Mill a chopping grist of peas corn and oats. put the finishing touches to the bureau in the shape of varnish. Bought of K.C. & Co, 1 1/2 bush clover seed @ $8.00 per bush to be paid for in three months from date.</p>
<p>Thursday, 5.</p>
<p>A spring rain this morning Uncle Adam took the cars for Shelburn. We were at work today making some changes or improvements on broadcast seeder. Spent a couple of hours at blacksmith shop hearing some of the gossip of the times and neighborhood.</p>
<p>Friday, 6.</p>
<p>Helping neighbor Learment this forenoon at a job. Afternoon very busy at all kinds of work the time slips away rapidly when at several small jobs. Drove to town tonight for the mail, &c. Heard Rev S Salton preach in Vestry of Church, special meetings are being held.</p>
<p>April. Saturday, 7. 1877.</p>
<p>Quite a spring like appearance roads are nearly dry, a good deal of snow in banks along the fences, a warm rain is much needed. The folks went to town to do a little trading bought a walnut extension table by auction for $15.00, 8 months credit.</p>
<p>Sunday, 8.</p>
<p>At S School this morning, the lesson, II Kings IV 25 to 40. The Shunammite's sun restored to life by Elisha the prophet of the Lord". The school was addressed by J.R.Craig. At Brampton C.M.S S. at 2 P.M., and a prayer meeting at 4 P.M. by Y.M.C.A. Rev S Salton preached tonight, text, Acts XXVI, 28th.</p>
<p>Monday, 9.</p>
<p>Our hired boy, Wm McGraw started work today for 7 months @ $12.50 per month. Today we were shingling the north wing of the house using 2 1/2 squares of 1st class shingles. Mother and Viney went to Toronto today. In Brampton a while this evening, getting some hardware.</p>
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<p>April. Tuesday, 10. 1877.</p>
<p>Weather is very fine, roads are dry as summer, the fields are looking like spring. Cutting stovewood in dooryard. Shore the ram "Billy" a fleece of 16 1/2 lbs. Our folds arrived home from Toronto tonight after visiting at Fulton's, Church St. No 303.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 11.</p>
<p>Working with the cross cut saw on some beech logs into 2 ft lengths Had a visit from J.C.Snell and family. Sold to J.C.S. 6 bush of orchard grass seed @ $2.83 per bush and received a cheque for the amount of $17.00. Live stock increasing daily have five calves now on the go.</p>
<p>Thursday, 12.</p>
<p>Sowed 1330 lbs of plaster on 17 acres of new seeding of clover this being the first spring work on the land. Also sowed 200 lbs of salt on 1 1/2 acres of fall wheat. Brought home from the shop both sets of harrows iron & wood after being sharpened. At home tonight.</p>
<p>April. Friday, 13. 1877.</p>
<p>Ho for the spring work, bright dry, warm days. Started to plow sod (timothy) in back field of twenty five acres, it is in fine trim for work. Plowed about an acre. In town an hour this evening buying Alsike clover 8 lbs @ 27 C per lb.</p>
<p>Saturday, 14.</p>
<p>The first seeding on this farm was done today, in sowing oats in field beyond Etobicoke, using broadcast seeder, the ground in fair condition but rather heavy. sowed at the rate of 11 pks per acre, sowed 10 bush of white "Imporium" and rest black oats</p>
<p>Sunday, 15.</p>
<p>Had a pleasant walk on a fine dry road up to S School, lesson II Kngs V, 1 to 14. "Naaman the leper" or another of Elisha's wonderful miracles. Leprosy a very forcible type of sin. Heard Rev S Salton preach in C M Church, tonight, text, Luke XVI, 23rd verse. The rich man an Lazarus.</p>
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<p>April. Monday, 16. 1877.</p>
<p>Finished sowing and harrowing the oats, put 9 bush of black and 10 or white on hardly 7 acres Started sowing the spring wheat in front field, using the seeder. Today, there was a light shower of rain, the only rain since the snow disappeared.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 17.</p>
<p>A pretty hard day's work. Sowed 15 bush of "Golden Globe" wheat on 9 1/4 acres, front field. The seeder tore up the soil beautifully. Also sowed on 100 lbs salt to acre, before the last harrowing. Weather very warm, the grass has started and quite green</p>
<p>Wednesday, 18.</p>
<p>Put everything into shape in spring wheat plot, including shovelling of drains. Had one team rolling the new meadow (clover). Got all ready for sowing barley when rain set in from East. it promises to be heavy from the the long time it has been threatening. Got a letter from Oakville.</p>
<p>April. Thursday, 19. 1877.</p>
<p>Rain, rain in real earnest all day. Spent forenoon in town doing a little trading in groceries &c. Also a hair cut at "Kelly's" Left my order at K.C.&Co for a $20.00 suit of summer tweed. Work at home, sorting potatoes and cleaning out cellars.</p>
<p>Friday, 20.</p>
<p>House cleaning is all the rage just now, whitewashing and papering. The rain has cleared away but has left the ground pretty thoroughly soaked. Emm and I had a treat tonight in hearing "Blind Tom" the great pianist in Music Hall Brampton. He is a living musical curiosity music is all he knows.</p>
<p>Saturday, 21.</p>
<p>Still too wet for sod-plowing. With the help of one of Perry's masons we closed up on the doors off the parlor and some other little changes. Sold today to different parties 6 bags of potatoes @ $1.40 per bag. Received last night a letter from Joplin.</p>
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<p>April. Sunday, 22. 1877.</p>
<p>Another forenoon spent at S School, lesson II Kings V 18 to 25. "Gehazi the leper". Mr J Huxley addressed the school on the lesson. Tonight was at Brampton C M Church, a Mr Noah Phelps of St Catherines preached, he is a prominent revivalist.</p>
<p>Monday, 23.</p>
<p>Sowed with seeder 9 1/2 acres (old orchard) using 17 bush of barley, one stroke with iron harrow, then sowed grass seed 90 lbs red clover, 8 lbs Alsike 65 lbs timothy, 50 lbs orchard grass total 213 lbs, about 22 lbs per acre. after sowing grass seed we gave it a cross stroke with the iron harrow.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 24.</p>
<p>Sowed a 5 1/2 acre field with barley 10 1/2 bush of seed this finishes the barley sowing. Sowed the peck of "Eldorado" in same field. Weather is dry and warm, grass growing rapidly. Have the sheep out in the daytime only. Cool enough for frost tonight</p>
<p>April. Wednesday, 25. 1877.</p>
<p>C of Peel Agrc. Society's Annual Spring Fair was held today on the show grounds, Brampton there was a good attendance of spectators @ 10 c each, a good display of stallions of a kinds and breeds, the show in cattle was only midling, our "Duke of Rose Lea" took 1st prize.</p>
<p>Thursday, 26.</p>
<p>Slight frosts at night during this week. One team busy all day plowing sod for peas on "other place", the ground is solid and heavy plowing. Had other team at roller. will have the grain rolled before it comes up.</p>
<p>Friday, 27.</p>
<p>At the plow another day. And another day's rolling done. This a remarkably fine spring vegetation is as far advanced as usually the 15th May. the grass is growing rapidly and the trees are just showing faintest shade of green. Have had none of the stock out except sheep</p>
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<p>April. Saturday, 28. 1877.</p>
<p>Last evening we attended the revival service being held in C M Church Brampton over 50 persons have joined the church, this is the close of the meetings. Today it was raining from N.E. and only got half a day's plowing done. Finished threshing the peas. Put a new gold wall paper on in the parlor.</p>
<p>Sunday, 29.</p>
<p>At S School, lesson II Kings VI 8 to 20. "Elisha at Dothan" on his miraculous deliverance from the Syrians. A very interesting narrative and good practical lessons contained therein. In town tonight and heard at C M Church, Rev S J Hunter of Toronto preach, text, Mark IX, 2nd.</p>
<p>Monday, 30.</p>
<p>A flurry of snow attended by a raw cold west wind. Spent day at the plow. In town tonight hearing a lecture by Rev S J Hunter, subject, "The Manly Man". He is a good speaker and made some capital hits on some of the fashion and prevalent ills of the day.</p>
<p>May. Tuesday, 1. 1877.</p>
<p>As is often the case the first of May is a cool day and tonight there will be frost. Will have the sod plowed by tomorrow night if all goes well. Father was doing some pruning in young orchard</p>
<p>Wednesday, 2.</p>
<p>Completed a hard six days work this evening, viz plowing 8 acres of sod the recent rain put the land in good condition for plowing. Had other team rolling grasslands, pasture and meadow of which there is four fields containing in all 33 acres. For three nights frost enough for ice 1/4 inch thick.</p>
<p>Thursday, 3.</p>
<p>Mailed a letter to F W Stone, Guelph and $1.12 for box of sheep wash. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa. Started to sow peas a mixture of "Crown" and "Golden Vine" using the seeder with hoes set well back.</p>
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<p>May. Friday, 4. 1877.</p>
<p>At noon today we finished sowing peas, putting 23 bush on 9 1/2 acres, the land was in fine condition and the harrows made a complete job of it. The seeder with the hoes set back nearly covered all the peas itself.</p>
<p>Saturday, 5.</p>
<p>Frost nearly every night this week, with no prospect of rain as yet. Had one team putting some finishing strokes on pea field, and the other plowing some ground on the flats for roots. Visitors today Mrs J C Snell & Misses Campbell and Macdonald.</p>
<p>Sunday, 6.</p>
<p>Attended Quarterly meeting at Brampton, a minister of ME Conference (now being held in town) preached a sermon on prayer, there was a large attendance and a good meeting. Tonight, heard Rev Mr Albs (of M E Church) preach in C M Church, text I Corinthians XII, 27th.</p>
<p>May. Monday, 7. 1877.</p>
<p>Had team rolling the pea land. With other team, drilled up land in flats and sowed 1/4 of an acre with white carrots. with 1 lbs of seed, 1/3 of an acre with yellow globe mangold's 2 lbs seed the land is in fine tilth and a good crop ought to be the result.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 8.</p>
<p>Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes beside the wurtzels. Done some annual work at fixing the line fence over the Etobicoke. Also put on 30 grafts of winter fruit in young orchard. Weather is still cool and dry.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 9.</p>
<p>Dressed for veal a four week old calf making 88 lbs of veal. sold 2 quarters of it to Messrs Watson and Campbell respectively. Commenced the job of hauling manure from the barnyard unto the turnip land. drew 19 loads, and it is hard work.</p>
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<p>May. Thursday, 10. 1877.</p>
<p>Wind still in the North and slight frosts at night. At same job as yesterday and put out 20 loads. A consignment of fruit trees from Rochester came to town today, we got $4.75 worth of 1 doz black cap raspberry, a plum 2 apples and 2 quinces</p>
<p>Friday, 11.</p>
<p>Completed manuring the root ground, putting about 50 loads on 3 1/4 acres. Transplanted some horse chestnuts from the garden to the front lane. In town this evening a while and at choir practice.</p>
<p>Saturday, 12.</p>
<p>Started working rootland plowing, harrowing & rolling. it is pretty dry and hard. Bought through the grange 30 lbs sugar at 10 1/2 C and some small articles. Weather still dry but some warmer. Visitor this evening and tomorrow, Miss Lulu Main</p>
<p>May. Sunday, 13. 1877.</p>
<p>To S School this morning, lesson II Kings X, 20 to 31, "John the king of Israel who utterly abolished the worship of Baal". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge, and Lulu Main Emm and I drove from thence to C M Church, Brampton and heard Rev S Salton preach, text II Timothy I, 6th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 14.</p>
<p>The first job this morning was sheep washing in the Etobicoke (31 in all). the water was pretty cold, although the day was quite warm. J C Snell and family spent the day here it being their 9th wedding anniversary, visitors this evening Rev S Salton & Mr and Mrs N.V.Watson.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 15.</p>
<p>A welcome change in the weather at noon today, in shape of light showers from the west and prospects of more rain soon. Today hauled 12 loads of manure and spread it on the open drills for potato crop, now has a double dose nearly 30 loads to acre</p>
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<p>May. Wednesday, 16. 1877.</p>
<p>Planted 10 bush of "Early Rose" potatoes on one acre of ground they were small sized and cut in two pieces, then sprinkled with gypsum, 15 loads of manure was first put on and worked in the ground, then 12 loads put in drills and covered with the seed.</p>
<p>Thursday, 17.</p>
<p>A splendid rain today lasting about six hours and it came gently and slowly the heat was above 70 {symbol for degrees} in the shade and as a natural consequence all vegetation has made a sudden start. Cherry and plum blossoms are coming out in fine style.</p>
<p>Friday, 18.</p>
<p>Done a hard days work at plowing ground for rape, the sun was hot indeed. Father was doing some oiling and painting on the buggy. Bill was planting corn and beans, popcorn & pumpkin seed. In town tonight for a short time.</p>
<p>May. Saturday, 19. 1877.</p>
<p>Another very hard day's work and tonight finds me very tired namely shearing 30 sheep with the help of father and Bill they will average 9 lbs of wool each and it is nice and clean. During the week 4 hotel keepers have died in the township.</p>
<p>Sunday, 20.</p>
<p>Drove to S School this morning lesson, Jonah III chap. Jonah's mission to Nineveh and its results. For the size of the book there is none in the Bible that has more instruction than Jonah. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight in C M Church, text, Daniel VI, 18th verse.</p>
<p><br /> Monday, 21.</p>
<p>Sent team to shop for shoeing. Destroyed the tent caterpillars on the apple trees of which critters there are a plenty. Spudding thistles and fixing fence and other jobs. Spent evening in town at an open meeting of Y.P. Association of CM Church, music & readings.</p>
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<p>May. Tuesday, 22. 1877.</p>
<p>A rainy day, perhaps the best and most useful rain of the season. Spent the day at a variety of odd and useful jobs around the barn & house. Sold 2 bags of Early Rose potatoes to D S Taylor @ $1.25 per bag.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 23.</p>
<p>Clear and cool and towards night very cold, will frost tonight. Today we rebuild 30 rods of fence on the "other place" and staked and wired it. Father went to town with a grist and chopping. In town an hour or two tonight Down to freeze tonight but no frost to hurt.</p>
<p>Thursday, 24.</p>
<p>The Queen's birthday kept as a holiday by almost everyone in country and town. In Brampton an hour this morning and spent rest of the day quietly at Willow Lodge. A Picnic was to have been held at the lake but the day was raw and cold so it busted</p>
<p>May. Friday, 25. 1877.</p>
<p>Planted in drills one half bushel of Yankee corn on the flats on 1/3 of acre of ground. Spudding thistles among the barley crop. Commenced drawing manure on the summer fallow. Weather is warming up slowly, it has been unseasonably cold for 3 days.</p>
<p>Saturday, 26.</p>
<p>Worked hard at the manure and got one yard cleaned up first rate. Our folks went to town on a shopping tour &c. Mailed a letter to the friends at Oakville.</p>
<p>Sunday, 27.</p>
<p>At S School once more. lesson II Kings XIII, "On the death of Elisha the prophet". Emm and I spent afternoon and took tea at J C Snell's From thence to C M. Church Brampton at 6.30 P.M. Rev Jno Learoyd preached text, Mark I, 40 to 43.</p>
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<p>May. Monday, 28. 1877.</p>
<p>A very hard day's work, Bill and I put out 27 loads of manure on fallow. Invested $50.00 in the Artikary Mining Stock, said mine is situated on north shore of Lake Superior, said money buying ten shares worth $10.00 each.</p>
<p>Tuedsay, 29.</p>
<p>Drilled an acre of ground in front of the house and sowed it with nearly 6 lbs of rape seed. Bill finished manuring the fallow, will have 150 loads of manure this season. Visitors today, Mrs McNichol of Orangeville, K F Snell & Mrs J C Snell. This evening Jennie Peacock & Andrew Little.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 30.</p>
<p>Statute labor time has once more arrived. Spent today with team and two of us on the roads. The work being done is drawing gravel from Hunter's pit and putting it below No 10 on Centre Road. Weather very warm and dry.</p>
<p>May. Thursday, 31. 1877.</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday and have still a days work to put in, have 9 days in all. This month has been a remarkably fine one and vegetation is far forward. In Co of Halton, the fall wheat is shot out, this rarely occurs so early</p>
<p>June. Friday, 1.</p>
<p>Thou queen of months in the country everything is grand. the red clover blossoms are just showing themselves and so sweetly scented they are. Today was putting freestone steps into the outside entrance to the cellar. In town tonight at Choir Practice.</p>
<p>Saturday, 2.</p>
<p>A heavy thunder shower at 8 A.M. and another at 1 P.M. and how refreshing they have been. This afternoon I attended a Reform Convention in Concert Hall, Brampton there were delegates from all parts of the country.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SUNDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>S. School this morning, lesson Amos V, 1 to 15, The lamentations of Amos the prophet over the great sins of the people of Israel. Tonight heard Rev S Salton preach, text. I Corinthians V 7th + 8th A sermon on the passover as a type of the Lord's supper.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4.</span></h2>
<p>Started breaking the fallow plowing under rye + {illegible}. The rains have put in fine conditions for work. Keep the spend at work lively at the thistles. At home tonight resting after a hard day's plowing.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Doing the second plowing of the land for turnips. Spent evening at the Grange Edmonton, a large attendance of members and a good deal of business. Paid a small bill of $3.75. Received a letter from Vincy at Oakville.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. WEDNESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Sowed 5 lb of turnip seed (Scurving's Improved swede) on 1 3/4 of an acre. This is an early sowing but it is for an experiment. Had a visit from Old Mrs John Modeland from Wingham.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>Completed plowing the fallow and am not sorry for it was getting very hard work for both man and beast. Mr Joseph Snell started for England today on a tour for to import sheep and hogs. Weather very fine, not very warm.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>Harrowing and rolling the fallow, after which performance it presents a very respectable appearance. In town tonight for a couple of hours or so as a recreation being very tired after a hard week's work. At choir practice also.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Horse hoeing the mangold and carrot crop, they are up about two inches high. Started operations on the new ash house by digging foundation trench and filling with small stones. There were slight southerly showers all day.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>At S School, lesson, Hosea the last chapter, subject. "The promise of revival on hope for backsliders". The books of the lesser prophets contain many striking and beautiful passages when you come study them. Tonight heard a Rev Mr. Brown preach text. I Timothy I. 15th verse</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Working at the smokehouse got the foundation laid 7X9 ft and the flag stone floor laid. Drew up from the banks of the creek 8 loads of coarse sand and put it on some stiff clay sports in the fallow.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. TUESDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>At same job as yesterday and started laying the bricks father being chief mason. Was also hoeing and thinning the mangold crop. The plants are about 3 inches high. Bought of K.C. & co. a Union churn @ $8.50. Weather cool and showery.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>All hands to work at the masoning and are beginning to get a little handier at the brick laying. Had a splendid thunder shower this evening. The turnips are just coming up and the rape up finely.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>Brick laying continued. We have found the job a longer and more tedious one than we expected but another day will nearly finish it up. Am spending the evenings at home and keeping very quiet. Several weddings this month around here.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. FRIDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Another beautiful day. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a Conservative Picnic held in Haggerts grove, an immense crowd of people, the speakers were Sir John A. McDonald, Hon Dr Tupper and Hon W McDougall.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16.</span></h2>
<p>Sold to K.C. & co 290 lbs of wool parts of it were "matted" and so the number of lbs was reduced to 251 lbs @ 27 1/2 C per lb = $69.00. Today we finished the brick building up to the plates. Received a letter from Oshawa, Vincy got home after a month's absence.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>Drove up to S School this morning lesson II Kings XVII 6 to 20. "The Israelites carried into captivity by the Assyrians". The "Northern Messenger" has a portrait of Fred Douglass the celebrated coloured man. Head Mr Thos Foster preach tonight, text. I Chron XXVIII 5th.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Ho for hay harvest. A fine clear morning and looking like dry weather. Cut with the mower about six acres of clover in full bloom, scarcely a blossom faded at all. it promises a good average crop of hay.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19.</span></h2>
<p>Finished mowing the field 8 3/4 acres. With R Watson's sulky rake after dinner we started to rake and got over about half the field. After tea, brought in two small loads of sweet scented hay. The blossoms are nearly as bright as when cut.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>A day's drawing in of hay. Eight loads being the results of the day's operations. We lost some time by spreading old hay and straw over the mow between the loads of hay being rather tougher than would warrant keeping properly.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Some light showers of rain today put a stop to haying for a short time. Spent the day at some necessary jobs and finishing the brick work of the smoke house. Weather turned very cool tonight, some danger of frost.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22.</span></h2>
<p>Cut 4 acres of mixed clover and Timothy in another field. Afternoon was spent drawing in 5 loads of hay. In town a while tonight. Rev Jno Learoyd is appointed by conference to leave this Brampton circuit to go to Picton.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>Have one field cleaned off result 18 loads of first class hay. Bought a sulky rake for $30.00 six month credit from the Masson Manufacturing Co. Oshawa Ont. This morning there was a white frost in some parts of the country done some harm.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SUNDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson. A Review of past Quarter's lessons, twelve in all. This afternoon Em & I went to P.M. S School in Brampton. Took tea at Mr F Campbell's. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach, text. Peter 1st chap. 18 to 21.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25.</span></h2>
<p>Finished mowing the clover. Brought in 7 more loads of hay. This made up the day's work. Had a trial of the new sulky rake and proves to be very handy and does its work well, a child could drive it and do all that is needed to work it properly.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>Threatened rain very much all day but passed off with a few sprinkles. Worked in the hay during forenoon. Afternoon was horse hoeing the rook crop. Jennie Peacock was here today on a visit. Sold mare "Nellie" to J Scott @ 140.00</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. WEDNESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>At 6 A.M. started the mower on "other place" in the orchard grass and cut by noon 4 acres out of the eight. Finished drawing in the second field of clover total number of loads 32 off 18 acres.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28.</span></h2>
<p>Looks like rain this morning consequently we made all haste to rake and cock up the grass cut yesterday, but a smacking shower just at noon shut down haying operations for the day. Old Mrs Featherton alias: Aunt Elsie came this yesterday evening in a visit.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29.</span></h2>
<p>No haying of importance done today. Was hoeing and thinning the carrot crop they are growing finely. Strawberries are abundant and cheap, 8 cts per quart. There are new potatoes in Brampton market. In town awhile tonight.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 30. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Weather sultry and damp. Drew home two loads of orchard grass hay in the morning. A smart shower at 11 am. Planted in the "flats" 60 celery plants. In some parts of the country the barley crop is nearly ripe. Got in the field the first pod of green peas.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. SUNDAY, 1.</span></h2>
<p>Away to S School at 9.15 A.M. lesson, Acts, XIII 1 to 13, "Paul at Cyprus" or the first missionary work. In the afternoon heard Mr A.H. Ellis preach at Mt Oliver church. This evening at CM Church, Brampton heard Rev S Salton preach his farewell sermon, text. Psalm C XXXVII, 6th.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Observed as a public holiday yesterday being the tenth anniversary of the organization of the Dominion of Canada. The fine weather however tempted us to continue at the haying. JC Snell and family were here for tea. Em & Ella and I spent evening at social at Dr Patullo's</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. TUESDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>A very dull morning and threatening rain but very little fell during the day. Spent the day raking and hauling hay from "other place", also with the plow hilled up the potato crop, it is promising and potato bugs are not plentiful.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></h2>
<p>Hay harvest is completed today the result being 45 loads of first class hay, part of it however went into the mows rather green and heavy and we will profit by this experience if the hay turns out all right when we come to use it next winter.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Gave the root crop on the flats a second horse and hand hoeing. Started with two scythes to mow the orchard grass in young orchard. This crop is ripe and for seed, it stands 3 to 4 ft high and is loaded with seed.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. FRIDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Finished the mowing of yesterday and bound the swaths into sheaves. This is really the first harvesting of the season. Em and I spent evening at a wedding party at Mr N Watson's, a Mr E Haines being the happy man.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>We had a surprise this morning in the shape of a visit from Uncle Joshua Harrington of Forest Town, it is 14 years since we saw him before and none of us knew him at first. Spent day dosing the potato crop (one acre) with 1 1/2 lbs paris green.</p>
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<p>At S School this morning. lesson Acts XIII 26 ro 41. "Paul at Antioch in Pisidia". I was advanced to teacher of young men's class. Visitors arrived yesterday, Aunt Phoebe Burke and daughter Sarah. Tonight heard in Brampton Rev Mr McIntyre preach Acts IV 12th verse.</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._MONDAY.2C_9_1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. MONDAY, 9 1877.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 10.</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 9 1877.</span></h2>
<p>A shower of rain this morning. Had two scythes cutting fence corner grass and thistles. Brought in the orchard grass three loads of sheaves. We are now in the midst of the cherry harvest, are a tolerably good crop this year.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>With one team started to cross plow the fallow, it is very dry and fine. Weather this summer has been characterized by coolness particularly at night. The turnip crop is going to prove a failure almost all over this section.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Had the team at same work as yesterday. Put the sheeting on the smoke house roof and shingled it, will be a neat little building in appearance beside being very strong, safe and substantial.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Plowing continued all day. Part of our folks went to Brampton to see a baloon {sic} ascension in connection with a travelling show. Received a Bay City paper also a newspaper from Flint, Michigan. At home tonight as usual.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>At same work as yesterday. Weather dry and hot, the only growth in vegetation now appears to be Indian corn. All the grain is ripening fast. Some farmers in this neighbourhood have started to cut grain. In town tonight a while.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>At noon today completed the cross plowing and also made a raid on the potato bugs that survived the paris green dose. Spent afternoon at Snell's lake at a small picnic had a pleasant time rowing, croquet, &c.</p>
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<p>July. Sunday, 15. 1877.</p>
<p>To S School in the morning lesson, Acts, XIII, 41 to 55. "The apostles turning to the Gentiles". Spent afternoon and took tea at Mrs J. Snell's At 6 P.M. was present at an immersion near Edmonton. Heard Rev J H Starr preach in Brampton text, I Kings XIX 13th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 16.</p>
<p>Spent today, at repairing and fitting up the reaper to be ready for action on the morrow Weather extremely hot, 92 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Today we made a bargain with Mr Waddy from Kentucky for 14 of our lambs, 10 bucks & 4 ewes @ $200. for the lot.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 17.</p>
<p>Harvest is upon us again. Started cutting barley in old orchard field, it is evenly ripened all over the field and a good crop, the kernels are a fair sample not overly large. Last night there was a fine rain and it was a boon indeed.</p>
<p>July. Wednesday, 18. 1877.</p>
<p>Binding barley sheaves. Our boy McGrath fell sick and has gone home leaving us alone for the work. In town tonight seeing Dawson Moreland of Chicago, found him in good health and spirits but somewhat changed in appearance.</p>
<p>Thursday, 19.</p>
<p>We are having daily showers. This afternoon, to at the barley a while, cutting and binding. Dawson and Hattie spent the day here, in the evening we drove up to Snell's lake for a row. from then to Brampton in spring wagon.</p>
<p>Friday, 20.</p>
<p>Reaped the smaller field of barley 5 acres and bound 2/3rd of it, not quite do good a crop as the larger field. Binding is sore work at the first of the harvest until one gets hardened to it, Received in the Mail, Vick's Floral Guide and S S Banner for August.</p>
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<p>July. Saturday, 21. 1877.</p>
<p>Spent day working among the barley crop. Hauled in 4 load of unbound, it will be somewhat colored. The sheep sale bargain made on Monday last fell through because Waddy could not pay cash.</p>
<p>Sunday, 22.</p>
<p>At S School as usual lesson Acts "XIV Chap, "Paul at Lystra and Derbe, cities of Asia Minor". The school is well sustained this summer by a large attendance of scholars. I have been promoted to Bible class teacher and feel the responsibility keenly. A wet evening kept us all home from church.</p>
<p>Monday 23.</p>
<p>Reaped the little plot of fall wheat 1 1/2 acres more or less. the sample will be good, but the crop is thin on the ground. Had a settlement with our boy McGrath, he being sick and not able to work, paid him at rate of $11.00 per month still owing him $7.00</p>
<p>July. Tuesday, 24. 1877.</p>
<p>The effects of the heavy shower of Sunday are yet plainly visible as the barley is not yet dry (the sheaves). Hauled in all the unbound barley some six loads. The nights now are splendid the harvest moon being at its full.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 25.</p>
<p>The last hope for a turnip crop this season perished this forenoon by plowing up the drills and adding it to the fallow ground. Afternoon was hauling barley sheaves. The girls and I drove up to Snell's lake for a moonlight boat ride and it was fine.</p>
<p>Thursday, 26.</p>
<p>At it early this morning and lively bringing in the barley but a heavy shower overtook us and we fell short of completing by two loads. The heat was almost unbearable and scarcely any breeze a stirring.</p>
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<p>July. Friday, 27. 1877.</p>
<p>A dreary harvest day, because every two hours there was a shower, and smart ones too. Had a drive up to Elias Snell's & to JC Snell's looking at the sheep. In town tonight an hour or two at Mrs Trueman's with D. Moreland.</p>
<p>Saturday, 28.</p>
<p>Hot and hotter with the great rain causes a great growth of grass and roots. With team harrowed the fallow and with sulky rake went over the barley stubble.</p>
<p>Sunday, 29.</p>
<p>At S School a small attendance because of heat and appearance of rain. Lesson, Acts XV, " The freeness of salvation on the Gospel of joy". Heard tonight in Brampton C M Church Rev Mr McIntyre, text, Gal II, 20th verse.</p>
<p>July. Monday, 30. 1877.</p>
<p>Just before sunrise, started to cut the spring wheat in "front field" with cradle, preparatory to working the reaper, had only three binders however. the crop in only midling. In town tonight late seeing D Modeland off on train for Chicago.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 31.</p>
<p>Finished cutting and binding spring wheat and started cutting the oat crop beyond the creek, it is short but will be able to bind nearly all of it. Weather is fine now and looks like settled for harvest.</p>
<p>Aug. Wednesday, 1</p>
<p>Put in another day in the oat field, yet there is an acre to cut and bind. Drew in the "Seneca" fall wheat, three small loads. Started feeding to cattle the corn fodder, some of it is 7 ft high and tender & sweet as can be.</p>
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<p>Aug. Thursday, 2. 1877.</p>
<p>Hot, the mercury showed 92 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Started in pea crop with horse rake. it does its work tolerably well, the peastraw is rather short and erect for good work. Afternoon was threshing at R Watson's.</p>
<p>Friday, 3.</p>
<p>Into the peas today. After a short turn at horserake we gave it up for doing bad work and went at it with the scythes about half the field being done with the rake. Tonight had a big read at the newspapers.</p>
<p>Saturday, 4.</p>
<p>After a lively day's work we found the peas all cut and was not sorry as it is not a choice job. In town tonight, bought a black felt had at "Stead's" @ $1.75 and had a very close hair crop at J E Wood's.</p>
<p>Aug. Sunday, 5. 1877.</p>
<p>Just a lovely day. Em, Ella and I drove to Harrison's church at 10 A.M to attend Quarterly meeting, a sermon by Rev Mr McIntyre, text Exodus XXXIII 14th. We spent afternoon at Mr Thos Pearin's, 6th line east. Tonight heard in Brampton same sermon.</p>
<p>Monday, 6.</p>
<p>Spent half the day at a threshing. Reaped the "Eldorado" spring wheat, six dozen sheaves grown from a peck of seed. Started hauling the peas from "other place". Was in town tonight, bidding farewell to G H Golding, he is going to live at Chesley.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 7.</p>
<p>At the pea hauling lively until noon when a smart shower of rain and hail put a stopper on for today. Secured 10 loads of peas. Spent evening at J C Snell's chat, reading, &c.</p>
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<p>Aug. Wednesday, 8. 1877.</p>
<p>Done no harvesting this forenoon. Afternoon was spent at R Watson's helping to bind oats. Are all done with cutting grain, only the hauling of it in remains to be done.</p>
<p>Thursday, 9.</p>
<p>Spent the day at J Woodhall's threshing, very little work done at home as it was showery. For the past week or ten days there has been occasional showers but only just enough rain to retard the harvest work somewhat.</p>
<p>Friday, 10.</p>
<p>Hauling in spring wheat, and also finished the pea drawing 15 loads in all of them only a midling crop. Cousin Sarah Burke left here for home today. Emma took G.T.R train for Oshawa to visit for a fortnight at Aunt Jennie Rice's.</p>
<p>Aug. Saturday, 11. 1877.</p>
<p>We have just had two good harvest days and we improved them by coming within half a day's work of finishing harvest part of the oats being yet in the field. At home tonight and very tired. The days are shortening up quite perceptibly.</p>
<p>Sunday, 12.</p>
<p>A rainy morning, walked up to S School. lesson Acts XVI, 22 to 34. "Paul and Silas in prison" or "Gospel bringing deliverance". Took dinner & spent afternoon at "Willow Lodge" at Brampton C M Church tonight, Rev T H Starr preached text, Deuteronomy XXXII, 31st verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 13.</p>
<p>Observed as a civic holiday by the Bramptonians, they had various games and sports and a baby show. Spent the day in summer fallow striking out the ridges 18 ft wide each and started plowing the same. At home tonight reading a Canadian tale "Bluebell"</p>
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<p>Aug. Tuesday, 14. 1877.</p>
<p>Rain, rain, such heavy showers 3 or 4 of them today until most everything is afloat. Done very little work except to go to mill with a grist and chopping. Received a letter from D Modeland Chicago, and one from Bay City, Uncl {sic} A Ferguson</p>
<p>Wednesday, 15.</p>
<p>Struck a four day's job at crossplowing a 5 acre field (barley stubble) for sake of destroying some of the thistle Joseph Snell arrived home today from England with 50 head of Cotswolds & Berkshires in fine condition after a stormy sea voyage of 11 days.</p>
<p>Thursday, 16.</p>
<p>A heavy shower of rain is a daily occurence until the ground is saturated. The great bulk of spring wheat peas and oats in the country is unsaved and is nearly all the grain is sprouted in the shock. Have 4 acres of oats in the stook and are sprouted.</p>
<p>Aug. Friday, 17. 1877.</p>
<p>Spent the day at a neighbor's threshing. Had some light showers again today. We fully expected an early finish to the harvest this season but prospects now are decidely unfavorable, it will be a late finish.</p>
<p>Saturday, 18.</p>
<p>At home cross plowing. A heavy thunder and hail storm in the afternoon. J C Snell was here a short time, they had a visit from an American Millionaire Mr Crane buying Berkshires from them. In town a while tonight. Received a letter from Em at Oshawa</p>
<p>Sunday, 19.</p>
<p>At S School at 10 A.M. lesson Acts, XVII 1 to 16. "Thessalonians and Bereans contrasted". These lessons about Paul's mission to the Gentiles are deeply interesting and profitable. Tonight heard in C M Church Rev J H Starr, text Romans I 16th verse. A collection for St John's sufferers.</p>
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<p>Aug. Monday, 10. 1877.</p>
<p>Mailed letter to D Moreland, Chicago The harvest is saved once more, brought in the last of the oats, they are a good deal spoiled by the rain the straw will be of no account whatever. Spent evening at Mr Jno Snell's.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 21.</p>
<p>Crossplowing all day. The pear season is just over, had about 2 bush in the garden. A large crop of plums are just coming in. the curculio does not appear to have done any damage this season. At home tonight and quiet.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 22.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday Was breaking into work a 2 yr old colt before the harrow. Received by mail the certificate of claim to the amount of ten shares in Artikameg Mining Co. Weather dry and warm.</p>
<p>Aug. Thursday, 23. 1877.</p>
<p>Finished plowing the 5 1/2 acre barley stubble field. Sold in Brampton market a load of farm produce, such as butter, eggs, plums & calf skins to the amount of $6.60. This farm life is very quiet and secluded, almost too much so.</p>
<p>Friday, 24.</p>
<p>Harrowing, rolling and putting into good shape the field just plowed Also drew a few loads of manure on the same. Em arrived home from her Oshawa visit. Spent evening at Chori Practice and around town.</p>
<p>Saturday, 25.</p>
<p>Today's work was at the last plowing in the fallow previous to the wheat seeding. The heavy rains have made the ground a little baked so that it does not work up in good shape. The nights are superb this week warm and splendid moonlight</p>
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<p>Aug. Sunday, 26. 1877.</p>
<p>To S School once more, lesson Acts XVII 14 to 30. "Paul at Athens" What a noble and eloquent address was that! but what little effect comparatively upon these learned idolaters. Heard Rev J H Starr preach tonight, text, Luke XIII, 6 to 9. A very good sermon indeed.</p>
<p>Monday, 27.</p>
<p>Plowed 2 acres of ridging up. Visitors today, Mrs JC Snell and Miss Kizzie Snell, making a good natured raid on our extensive plum crop, there are still bushels of them in the garden. Weather very oppressive and warm with prospects of rain.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 28.</p>
<p>A forenoon's plowing done. This afternoon however was showery consequently done some work in barn. At home tonight and very quiet. Farm life is almost too quiet, one will grow listless and dull by not seeing more of life and stir.</p>
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<p>Aug. Wednesday, 29. 1877.</p>
<p>Had a forenoon at odd jobs while the team and the folks went to town. Afternoon was at plowing again. Our venerable Aunt Mrs Trueman came up for a three day visit.</p>
<p>Thursday, 30.</p>
<p>Plowed 2 1/4 acres, ridging in barley stubble fields. Hired a man, Hewitt, by the day .75c, started work this morning. Threshed with the flails 10 bush of Seneca wheat for seed. Is a fine large sample.</p>
<p>Friday, 31.</p>
<p>A forenoon's rain, consequently no out door work performed. In afternoon was at R. Smiths getting 10 bush of Treadwell seed wheat. Drove to town tonight with some Brampton girls who were up here visiting. Bought a copy of "David Copperfield" @ $1.00. Also paid W A Mitchell $2.00 for repairs on my watch.</p>
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<p>Sept. Saturday, 1. 1877.</p>
<p>The summer is ended, and the weather has turned cool and fall-like. Today we sowed with broadcast seeder 10 bush of "Seneca" wheat on good 6 acres of fallow in fine condition, the ground being rather too fine for to protect the wheat through the winter.</p>
<p>Sunday, 2.</p>
<p>At S School, lesson Acts XVIII 1 to 12. "Paul at Corinth". Here the Gospel had great power and the largest church formed under Paul's ministry. At C M Church tonight. Rev Mr McIntyre preached text, Hebrews, XII, 16 & 17 verses. An eloquent sermon showing forth the trueness of one of the oldest Bible stories.</p>
<p>Monday, 3.</p>
<p>Plowed 2/3 acres today with one plow and in doing so; I travelled 22 miles. Finished water furrowing the fallow. And kept the man handling the flail lively on the peas. Weather cool and cloudy. There is a great growth of grass Cutting orchard grass for feed 18 inches high.</p>
<p>Sept. Tuesday, 4. 1877.</p>
<p>Sowed the 5 1/2 acre stubble field with 9 bush of Treadwell the ground is in good trim and with good seed there's a good prospect for the future. Visitors, Miss Mary Pearens Wm J Woodhall. At home tonight as usual.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 5.</p>
<p>Done the finishing strokes to the fall seeding by the shovelling of "grips". Cleaned up a lot of new peas about 80 bushes, very fine sample, yield to acre will be about 20 bushels. Some more rain and cooler.</p>
<p>Thursday, 6.</p>
<p>The folks went to town on a marketing expedition. At home we were cleaning up the barn yards, finding several loads of first class manure. In town this afternoon, got pair of kip boots from W J Ewart @ $4.50.</p>
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<p>Sept. Friday, 7. 1877.</p>
<p>Work done today at a variety of jobs, viz, hauling gravel from the creek for leveling the barnyard, making preparation for threshing &c &c. In town tonight a time, bought 6 pieces of sheet music @ 30 C.</p>
<p>Saturday, 8.</p>
<p>Picked the last of blue plums they have been a rare fine crop. At noon we started to thresh with Rossiter's machine threshed oats about 280 bush "Seneca" wheat 40 bush "Eldorado" spring wheat 4 bush the product of one peck of seed.</p>
<p>Sunday, 9.</p>
<p>Once more at S School, lesson Acts XIX 1 to 12, "Paul at Ephesus". Mr J Huxley spoke to the school on the lesson. The S S Messenger to hand, full as usual of good things. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Psalms CVII 30th verse.</p>
<p>Sept. Monday, 10. 1877.</p>
<p>Threshing all day at home. Will have at a guess about 200 bush of "Red Fern" spring wheat and a good sample . and in same way about 500 bush of barley, fair sample and color, threshed the latter at a rate of 100 bush an hour.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 11.</p>
<p>Quite a relief to have the threshing done, the one disagreeable task of farming. Today we washed the lambs (27 in all) using warm water and soap and doing it in a large box, made for the purpose Yesterday sold ram lamb to Mr Graham of Esquesing for $16.00.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 12.</p>
<p>Spent the day helping neighbor J Learment to thresh with 3 horse and two men. This threshing business is the one disagreeable job on the farm and especially so since the barley crop has become so generally and extensively grown.</p>
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<p>Sept. Thursday, 13. 1877.</p>
<p>Paid $2.00 towards a fund to defray the expenses of a Grand Reform Picnic to be held in Brampton next week. Today at same work as yesterday Weather dry and very warm the sun rays being nearly as powerful as midsummer.</p>
<p>Friday, 14.</p>
<p>Completed a job that has been under way since last spring namely, hauling barnyard manure putting some 25 loads on front field with the help of man Hewitt. In town a while tonight buying some necessaries for the house. Received a newspaper from G H Golding. "Chesley Enterprise"</p>
<p>Saturday, 15.</p>
<p>Weather appears to grow warmer every day, mercury showed 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. The Fall wheat is making rapid growth just now, only two weeks since the sowing and it is fully 4 inches high. Spent the day at spreading manure.</p>
<p>Sept. Sunday, 16. 1877.</p>
<p>In the spring wagon to S School lesson Acts, XIX 13 to 35. "The power of the word" or "The Gospel sword". Many lessons in one. At Brampton C M Church tonight Rev J H Starr preache, text "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whold world and lose his own soul.</p>
<p>Monday, 17.</p>
<p>All day at R Watson's helping to thresh. Sold to J C Snell 2 young Berkshires @ $8.00 each. Great preparations are going on in Brampton for the Reform Picnic on Wednesday next.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 18.</p>
<p>Started the fall plowing proper today, crossplwing the pea stubble on "other place". The people at No 10 have erect a large evergreen arch over the Centre Road for tomorrow. Tonight went with the CM Church choir over to Springbrook to a teameeting.</p>
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<p>A splendid, bright day for the Reform Picnic, an immense crowd of people. It was held in the grounds of Agricural {sic} Society, Speeches by Hon A Mackenzie, Hon a Mowatt, & Hon L S Huntington. besides six brass bands of music.</p>
<p>Thursday, 20.</p>
<p>Brampton was never so well decorated as yesterday, there being 800 flags of all sizes and colors. Today we started the potato harvest, brought in 35 bushels Tonight in Brampton at Telegraph Office, a telephone was in operation whereby singing was done in Stratford 70 miles distant was heard plainly in town, sound coming on telegraph wires.</p>
<p>Friday, 21.</p>
<p>Same work as yesterday and finished the job, have about 80 bushels of good potatoes, a small yield from nearly an acre of ground, but plenty for the family's consumption for a year. Emm and I were in town a couple of hours tonight. Got a letter from G H Golding, and one from Mr Adam Ferguson.</p>
<p>Sept. Saturday, 22. 1877.</p>
<p>Resumed the fall plowing. In the meantime the ground has hardened very considerably if the dry weather continues it will be very hard plowing. The grain market this fall does not open up briskly, the barley is worth now 60 c.</p>
<p>Sunday, 23.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson Acts XX chap. "Paul at Miletus". The {illegible} of Paul's labors in Asia and Greece and his farewell address to the Ephesians. Heard tonight Rev Mr McIntyre preach in C M Church, text Isaiah LV 6th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 24.</p>
<p>Very warm day, at noon the mercury showed 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. At the crossplowing all day. A very plentiful crop of nuts in the woods this fall. the hickory nuts are ripe and dropping off. Tonight we started peeling apples for drying.</p>
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<p>Sept. Tuesday, 25. 1877.</p>
<p>Did not plow any today, it being such hard work in the team between heat and flies Spent the day at various jobs that are plentiful at this season. The folks went to town on a marketing excursion. &c.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 26.</p>
<p>Done another half day's plowing. In afternoon had a drive up to Willow Lodge and from thence to Brampton making some little preparations for a trip to a fair at Orangeville tomorrow. John Snell's Sons won at London Provincial Fair this week all the first prizes for Cotswolds and Berkshires.</p>
<p>Thursday, 27.</p>
<p>Em and I left home at 5:30 A. M. in the buggy, calling for Miss Kizzie Snell, for the Orangeville Fair, had a very pleasant 4 hours ride up. Took dinner at Mrs B McNichil and spent afternoon on Fair Ground. a large crowd of people and in all a good show, but the dust in great clouds was awful</p>
<p>Sept. Friday, 28. 1877.</p>
<p>Last night we heard "Cool Burges" celebrated comedian (comic). This forenoon we drove around the town, visited the two fine large cemeteries, The town has a fine situation and some good buildings, about 3000 population, Came home tonight after taking tea at Rev A McFaul's Charleston.</p>
<p>Saturday, 29.</p>
<p>The views from the Caledon mountains are very fine the forests have their autumnal tints but the field are still green so that we had a grand treat and pleasant trip. Spent today at the plowing In town a while tonight visiting a sick friend R J Nichols. Got a letter from D Moreland.</p>
<p>Sunday, 30.</p>
<p>At S School this forenoon lesson, A Review of the past three month's lessons, conducted by the Supt, Mr N V Watson, and an address by Mr Jno Huxley. At Brampton C M church tonight, Rev Mr McIntyre preach text, John IV, 14 to 19 verses.</p>
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<p>Oct. Monday, 1. 1877.</p>
<p>Thermometer 90 in the shade. Spent the day crossplowing the pea stubble land. Hired Will Jones for one month @ $9.00. He started work this morning. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Cooney of Amaranth @ $14.00</p>
<p>Tuesday, 2.</p>
<p>Had team at same work as yesterday, the share has to go to blacksmith shop ever eight hours. Started the job of picking the winter apples the apple crop this season all over the country is much below the average. Our crop is better than the majority.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 3.</p>
<p>For two days the clouds have been down to the ground with a strong east wind but no rain as yet. Another day at the plowing Barley market is dull only being worth 50 C per bush just now in Brampton.</p>
<p>Oct. Thursday, 4. 1877.</p>
<p>Spent an hour in town this morning. Father went by train to Guelph Fair and returned tonight. Spent this afternoon at Mr J Hunter's Auction Sale of farm stock and implements. Tonight we had Mrs A. Ferguson and family from Bay City.</p>
<p>Friday, 5.</p>
<p>Our friends and visitors of last night went this morning by train to Shelburn their future home. Today was spent at washing 26 lambs with warm mater and soap for their better appearance. A change to cold weather and autumn like feeling.</p>
<p>Saturday, 6.</p>
<p>Gathering in the golden apples of which we have a good average crop for this season, 15 barrels of good store apples and 8 barrels for present use and for cider, to be made after a time when the work gets a little slacker. Was cleaning up some spring wheat for the Brampton Fair.</p>
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<p>Oct Sunday, 7. 1877.</p>
<p>Another morning at S School lesson. Acts XXI 8 to 20. "Paul at Caesarea" or "Ready to suffer for Christ's sake". Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge and took tea with J C Snell and family. Heard Rev J H Starr preach tonight in C M Church.</p>
<p>Monday, 8.</p>
<p>How it has rained all day! Cleaned thoroughly 2 bush of "Eldorado" spring wheat and 2 bush "Golden Globe" also a doz Globe Mangold and took them to Brampton for the County Show, today and the two following days. In spite of the rain there is going to be a good display in the Hall.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 9.</p>
<p>Drove to Brampton with 12 lambs, 8 rams & 4 ewes, also bull calf (Durham) for show. Took 2nd prize on calf & 3rd prize on ewe lambs also 2nd prize on "Eldorado" wheat The show in all departments of the County Fair was better than any predecessor, the number of people about.</p>
<p>Oct. Wednesday, 10. 1877.</p>
<p>Raining most beautifully this morning. Em and I & JC Snell went by railway to Guelph to attend the Prov S.S, Convention. the sessions were held in the Norfolk St Methodist Church there were some good discussions on S S Work, led by principal Sunday School of Canada.</p>
<p>Thursday, 11.</p>
<p>We spent today also at convention Prof Sherwin of New York conducted the music in splendid style he also imparted a great deal of life and spirit to the meetings all through. This morning we spent an hour at Ontario College Farm, a mile from Guelph, it was well worth seeing.</p>
<p>Friday, 12.</p>
<p>Came home last night at midnight having spent two days pleasantly and profitably. Was plowing all day today. Have had more or less rain for 4 days past. Sold 4 ram lambs during the Fair for $45.50 & 2 ewe lambs @ $15.00 each.</p>
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<p>Oct. Saturday, 13. 1877.</p>
<p>Bought a new plow @ $20.00 from the firm of John Elliot of London, Ont. it has wrought iron beam and wood handles, one steel share. This afternoon we started the cutting of clover seed crop, but shut down because of promise of rain.</p>
<p>Sunday 14.</p>
<p>At S School, lesson, Acts XXI 20 to 45, Paul at Jerusalem or "Suffering for Christ's sake". J C Snell gave to the school a report of Guelph S S Convention. At C M Church, Brampton tonight Rev J H Starr preached, text, I Saml, III chap 18th verse. It was the SS Anniversary, the children done the singing for the service.</p>
<p>Monday, 15.</p>
<p>Mailed a letter to G H Golding at Chesley. Plowing in forenoon and afternoon cutting clover. Have a home made table attached to cutter bar of mower then one walks behind and put it off in rows with a fork. Tonight was in town at C.M. S.S. Anniversary.</p>
<p>Oct. Tuesday, 16 1877.</p>
<p>Same programme as yesterday have not quite finished the clover. The new plow appears to do its work well. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Early of Esquesing @$16.00. At home this evening chating around the kitchen fire.</p>
<p>Wednseday, 17.</p>
<p>Putting finishing strokes to the first field fall plowed in shape of water furrows and ditches. Have not made any further progress at clover. Brought in the corn crop, a wagon box full of ears and 7 boxloads of stalks put in the barn for fodder.</p>
<p>Thursday, 18.</p>
<p>Some more rain during last night. Plowed today in the front field with new plow 1 3/4 acres. Had other team drawing some barnyard manure on same field. The fall wheat has made a very heavy growth, some danger of it growing too rank for winter.</p>
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<p>Oct. Friday, 19. 1877.</p>
<p>A cold damp day but not much rain. Done about half a day's plowing. Went to town towards evening and took tea and spent part of evening at A F Campbell's got home at 8 P.M. with both pockets full of newspapers and enjoyed a good square read of two hours.</p>
<p>Saturday, 20.</p>
<p>Started root harvest, first at globe mangolds, pulled and topped by hand 5 loads and deposited same in driving house cellar, the roots are large and fine ones. In town this afternoon several farms in the county put up at Auction, among them Mr D Wiggins farm, we bid $3000 but the owner wanted another $500.</p>
<p>Sunday, 21.</p>
<p>Had two trips this morning to Brampton for Dr Patullo to come up and see sister Elsie who is very sick with relapse from scarlet fever. At home rest of the day. At church tonight Rev Mr McIntyre preached text John V, 40th verse. There was a collection for Superannuated preachers</p>
<p>Oct. Monday, 22. 1877.</p>
<p>Mailed a letter to D Moreland Chicago. Kept one team at the plow all day. Spent a couple of hours, all hands in middle of the day turning the cut clover. Just now there is prospect of Indian Summer for a time. Had a drive tonight up to Willow Lodge.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 23.</p>
<p>Pretty much same work as yesterday. Brought in last of mangolds, have about 280 bushels and of good quality. Scarlett fever is prevalent in this section now, our public school is closed because of it. Received Campbell's acc/ for blacksmithing $20.42 1/2.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 24.</p>
<p>Hauling in hay, that is the second crop clover, Brought in 5 loads, not in prime orderfor there is hardly any heat in the air to dry it, also there is rain at hand soon, is still 5 loads out. Tonight was spent at Ebenezer, a S.S. Institute, conducted by D J McKinnon, Rev R M Croll.</p>
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<p>Oct. Thursday, 25. 1877.</p>
<p>At plowing and shovelling drains. Weather, misty and drizzling from the East. Yesterday we sold our aged Purebred Cotswold to Mr Alex Cunnington @ $25.00. Also to Mr Isaac A Modeland a ram lamb @ $12.00.</p>
<p>Friday, 26.</p>
<p>Another day's plowing accomplished The folks went to town on a "shopping" excursion, preparatory to Winter. Also sent to Mill 12 bush of barley for chopping, as an experiment for hog feeding. our pea crop this year being rather slim.</p>
<p>Saturday, 27.</p>
<p>Weather stays mild and damp. Working sometimes at the carrot crop and others at clover turning, the seed is getting somewhat sprouted and will soon be useless if not housed. Father and mother went to the funeral of Old Mrs Jno Wiggins.</p>
<p>Oct. Sunday, 28. 1877.</p>
<p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Acts, XXIII 1 to 11."Paul before the Sanhedrin" a remarkable escape from the clutches of his enemies the Jews. At C M Church, Brampton, tonight. Rev Mr McIntyre preached text, Matt X, 32nd verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 29.</p>
<p>Yet a few carrots to bring in the crop is only medium, on account of being too thick in the rows. Spent evening in town at C M Church, an entertainment by Y.P.Association of music and readings.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 30.</p>
<p>Finished haymaking at last had some 8 loads of clover none of it in prime order. In town again tonight at a lecture under auspices of Y.M.C. Association given by Rev Mr Bostwick of St Louis. subject "The secret of success in life".</p>
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<p>Oct. Wednesday, 31. 1877.</p>
<p>The harvest is in. Brought in today, the parsnips and celery from the flats, said vegetables are of good quality. Our boy Jones had his month work in tonight, paid him $9.00. All Hallow E'en once more, was quietly at home.</p>
<p>Nov. Thursday, 1.</p>
<p>A steady day's plowing on the hill beyond the Etobicoke. The folks went to town with 7 pairs of hens @ 25 C per pair & tub of butter 57 lbs @ 20 C per lb (less price of tub 40 C). Sold delivered to Mr Alex Cunnington our 2 {illegible} ram @ $25. And to Jabez Heath a lamb @ $12.00.</p>
<p>Friday, 2.</p>
<p>Daylight this morning found rain descending lively, which gradually wore away until noon, when a high west wind sprang up with a cold temperature. Sold to K.C & Co. Brampton, our first load of grain for the season 68 bush of barley @ 50 C per bush.</p>
<p>Nov. Saturday, 3. 1877.</p>
<p>Father went to Toronto by train to consult Dr Fulton about sister Viney's health and other small business. Was plowing most of the day, it was cold, windy and disagreeable. Em and I had a drive to Edmonton and back tonight through the mud. Sold a Berkshire 4 mos old to a Mr Petch of Trafalgar @ $12.00.</p>
<p>Sunday, 4.</p>
<p>To Brampton this morning, for the Quarterly meeting of C M Church Rev J H Starr preached, text, Matt XXVI, 26 to 28. A sermon on the Eucharist Took dinner & tea at J W Mains and tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached, text, I Kings XVIII 21st "How long {s}hall ye between two opinions" A rainy night.</p>
<p>Monday, 5.</p>
<p>Rain in forenoon, snow in afternoon and night set in with snow coming briskly out of the north. The first day of this kind of weather always brings a deal of work around the barns and stables getting all the live stock housed and comfortable. Dressed a ewe lamb for food.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Quite a bitter cold morning and ground white with snow. Took 3 barrels of apples to Gunnerson's cider mill and made about 20 gals, not paying anything for use of mill. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Isaac A Modeland @ $12.00 Spent evening at home.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon in barn getting ready a grist and some barley for chopping in lieu of peas for hogfeed. Having thawed out again, was able to plow after dinner. Evening tried to spend it reading but was so drowsy from outdoor work that could make no headway</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>Made lively spurt of two hours this morning at plowing, but it was of no use the weather shut right down with a steady all day pour and getting quite warm tonight. Had a trip to the school house at 4 P.M. with an umbrella for Rilley.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Improved the fleeting hours of today as much as possible for "Jack Frost" promises a "close-up" tonight. Completed the 8 acre field across the creek, run the cross furrows and shovelled there. Received a long letter from G.H. Golding, he is prospering at Chesley.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>Expectedly, last night was the bitterest frost of the season and this morning the mud is all dryed up. Spent afternoon in Brampton at Mahaffy's Auction sale of buggys & waggons. Bought enough dressed pine to make 3 outside doors for the house @ $1.50. Got a letter from Joplin.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Still another forenoon at S School lesson. Acts XXVI, 6 to 20. "Paul before Agrippa". Tonight was in Brampton at PM Church. Mr A Ellis preached, text. Luke XV 4 to 10. After the service we went to the Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting in their own hall, it was crowded and a good feeling manifested.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>In the aggregate, done very little work today, reasons for such idleness, the folks were all away for the day to "Willow Lodge". The chores and odd jobs took up most of the time. Repaired a breach in line fence (Watson's) made by the recent high water in the creek.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>The frost remains in the ground though the surface gets muddy every day. Drew 5 loads of chip manure from woodyard to the plowed fields, also some leaf mould from the woods for the flower garden, and some work in transplanting trees and bushes in front yard.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>At the plowing once again on the flats turning over the corn stubble and root ground. Walked in to town this evening after tea, bo't an umbrella at Stead's @ $1.90. Spent the hour from 8 to 9 o'clock at the prayer meeting of Y.M.C.A. a Mr Dixon of Toronto led the exercises.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Growing finer every day. no frost at nights. Done a half day's plowing. Afternoon drove to Willow Lodge and brought Mrs JC Snell and her new baby for to spend a day or two. In town tonight at Y.M.C.A. meeting Mr Manners led from Luke XV</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2>
<p>Just a lovely day, but lacking the haze around the horizon to make it "Indian summer". Plowing the rake ground "just in front of the house field" Sold a splendid lamb skin to Anderson Campbell @ $1.00. Home tonight deep in the newspapers.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>Finished this afternoon the quota of plowing assigned for this fall's work. viz. 30 acres. Sold to JC Snell a pair of ewe lambs @ $30.00, also a ram lamb to Andrew Cheyne @ $5.00 it was the scrub of the flock. It was a warm day and a thunder shower at night.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Faced on foot over frozen clods a keen N.W. wind up to S School. lesson. Acts XXVI last 12 verses. "Almost persuaded to be a Christian" At CM church tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach text. Romans I 16th verse. After the service we spent an hour at YMCA prayer meeting.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2>
<p>Forenoon, the folks went to town on some dry goods business. Was making and hanging the outside or storm doors front for the front door and front kitchen door. Received a copy of "Chicago Tribune" from Dawson Morland. Bright, frosty weather. Mailed a letter to Joplin for Em.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>Getting some barley ready for market. Sold a shearling ewe to JC Snell @ $25.00 and to Mr Noble a pair of 5 yr old ewe and ram lamb for $24.00. Received from Peter Chisholm on cows acc/ $6.00. Spent evening at home in chat and reading.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Delivered at Milner's steam elevator Brampton one load of barley 59 bush @ 61 C per bush. Spent afternoon helping to repair the shed &c, at Ebenezer Church and made great improvement for comfort of horses in the winter.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2>
<p>A public holiday for Thanksgiving to the Almighty for bountiful harvest and many blessings throughout the Dominion. Was around home all day the roads being to bad to go to church. In town tonight at S.S. anniversary of P.M. Church. The children gave a great many recitations in good style.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>A regular east rain storm set in yesterday morning and the end of it is not yet. Working all day in the mud and wet around the barnyard. Received a letter from D Modeland. In town tonight at a singing class conducted by two Americans, it was first night of the series.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Pretty much same class of work as yesterday. Had a walk to "Willow Lodge" and back but not all pleasant through rain and mud. Bought at an Auction in Brampton two french bedsteads @ $5.00 the pair, a stand @ $1.50 and 60 lbs beef at 7C per lb $4.00.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2>
<p>A dreary day for me, was stricken down with scarlet fever and was very sick all day. The rain still continues and quite a warm temperature for lateness of the season. There was but a few at S School just enough for one class, lesson. Acts XXVI "Paul in the storm at sea".</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>Rain rain for 5 days in succession until everything is swimming and the roads in a hopeless condition. Delivered Noble's sheep and received the pay $24.00. Paid the note for sulky rake $30.00. Traded with JC Snell 3 pigs 5 months old for 9 pigs 7 weeks old.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Blank, so far as any good that I am being completely imprisoned all day and the nights passed sleeplessly because of the extreme irritation of the skin during the nocturnal hours. Have Willy Hewiit helping to do the chores. &c.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2>
<p>This being confined to the house is a wonderful change and the hours hang heavily with nothing to do, not able to read much because of the weakness in eyes. The weather has cleared up fine after raining more or less for six days. not freezing though.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29.</span></h2>
<p>A letter from Aunt Jennie Rice with news of good health and spirits. Business is dull in Brampton because of extreme bad roads. The merchants are complaining. Barley is being shipped to Great Britain for the first. C Dawson of Brampton is sending to England 7000 turkeys.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Friday, 30. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>A cold frosty day. Around the house, reading, chatting and doing some small jobs of repairs &c. Mailed a 'Conservator' to D Moreland, Chicago. To Toronto sent 75C yearly subscription to the SS Banner. Quite a treat to get the weekly newspaper tonight.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. SATURDAY, 1.</span></h2>
<p>Clear, dry and frosty but not cold. Mailed a letter to GH Golding, Chesley. Father was in town a hour or two getting some little necessaries. Hewitt is chopping wood for us all this week in "other place" woods, newly fallen timber. Still confined to the house for fear of taking cold.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>The girls walked up to S School lesson. Acts XXVII, 10 to 20. "The Deliverance of Paul and his shipmates". It being a fine morning there was a large school. JC Snell was here this afternoon and to tea, we were looking over SS music &c.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. MONDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2>
<p>Put in appearance in barnyard for first time in eight days. Sold our 2 yr old bull "Duke of Rose Lea" to J Foliss @ $65.00 at the end of 14 days. Am learning to work in the house at light jobs trying to knit and sew &c. Weather turning milder again.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4.</span></h2>
<p>One of the annual jobs came to time today, viz. hogkilling. we dressed a small Berkshire, 82 lbs a pair of yearlings, 170 lbs + 180 lbs a 2 yr old, weight 412 the latter will be sold it being too fat and heavy for home use. Father & mother went to funeral of little Joseph Wiggins (scarlet fever).</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Warm again and some heavy showers of rain which prevented the expected trip to market. Not able to do much work yet and will likely lose the two week time. Some of the folks had a trip to Willow Lodge through the mud.</p>
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<p>The folks went to town on a marketing expedition sold the Berkshire (412 lbs) to K.C & Co @ 5 C per lb, to Sutcliffe, 19 lbs butter @ 19 C lb. Bought from J C Snell 365 lbs of pork @ 5 C per lb. Spent evening and staid all night at Willow Lodge.</p>
<p>Friday, 7.</p>
<p>Quite a cold snap, the roads very rough. Walked home this morning and done some work. Afternoon spent in Brampton. Deposited $50.00 in Dominion Bank, drawing int @ 5 per cent. Received a Joplin newspaper. And a letter from G H Golding.</p>
<p>Saturday, 8.</p>
<p>Have done no work as yet. Beginning to feel rather uneasy at being so long almost idle. Spent afternoon in Brampton Bought for S School 45 books "Gospel Hymns" by "Bliss" & "Sankey" @ $6.75. And some other little articles for home use Mailed a letter to G H Golding.</p>
<p>Dec. Sunday, 9. 1877.</p>
<p>Once more at S School, lesson Acts XXVIII, 1 to 10, "Paul at Melita". a fine large attendance We sang over the new pieces of music intended for Anniversary. In town tonight at C M Church Rev J H Starr, held forth from the text, John III 8th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 10.</p>
<p>Sold to T. Milner 58 bush barley @ .63 C. Drove from thence to Chisholm's Mills and brought home 1700 lbs of bran out of the ton bought last month. also bought another 1/2 ton @ $5.50. Delivered our bull "Rose Lea Duke" in Brampton to Folliss and received $65.00. Weight of bull 1830 lbs.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 11.</p>
<p>Spent last evening at S.S. singing practice. Started to work today for the first in two weeks by sawing wood in the bush with cross cut into 2 ft lengths. Had Willy Hewitt to help, Visitors today Mr & Mrs James Thompson of 4th line East.</p>
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<p>Dec. Wednesday, 12. 1877.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday Tonight, Em, Viney and I went to Brampton Concert Hall to the "Oratorio of Esther" (by Bradbury) sung by 100 voices all Bramptonians (except two) all dressed in Ancient costume It was well rendered and a rich treat.</p>
<p>Thursday, 13.</p>
<p>Cutting wood continued. All either fallen timber or dry trees, not much of either in the woods. The weather is remarkable, quite mild and not a sign of snow. Have the sheep about two hours every day pasturing on the fall wheat.</p>
<p>Friday, 14.</p>
<p>Further continuation of same work, viz, sawing with the four hand cross cut saw. Spent evening in town, doing a little business, taking Em to Mrs Vodden's for music lesson and an hour at Choir Practice. Received a Joplin newspaper.</p>
<p>Dec. Saturday, 15. 1877.</p>
<p>Another day in the woods It is pretty hard work pulling away at the saw, but we manage about 2 1/2 cords of stovewood per day. Bought a new axe at Peaker's @ $1.20. Splendid moonlight nights and roads getting smoother.</p>
<p>Sunday, 16.</p>
<p>At S School two hours this forenoon, lesson, Acts XXVIII "St Paul at Rome" the last recorded Acts of the Apostles except St John at Patmos. In town tonight at P.M.Church. Rev Mr Reid the pastor preached about "Home Jealousies" from Genesis XXXVII.</p>
<p>Monday, 17.</p>
<p>A splendid day warm and bright. In the woods and warm work it was. Quit the hardwood for a time and started sawing hemlock into 2 ft blocks, rather speedier work. Spent tonight at the S School singing practice.</p>
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<p>Dec. Tuesday, 18. 1877</p>
<p>Sawing hemlock into 4 ft lengths, intended for sale. Somewhat colder and signs of a storm. Spent this evening at R Smiths, M.P. in social chat, the host being in one of his best moods, cheery and talkative Tonight it is raining.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 19.</p>
<p>The rain has taken out of the ground the frost and the roads are mud, muddy. Sold and delivered to Mr R Rossiter 3/4 cord dry maple @ $4.00 per cord. Tonight was spent at Ebenezer S School singing practice.</p>
<p>Thursday, 20.</p>
<p>Working all day at "other place" woods. Put up over 2 cores of basswood and black ash. Frost out of the timber, so it cuts very easily. A mild cloudy day. We are making a wire screen victuals safe for the cellar.</p>
<p>Dec. Friday, 21. 1877.</p>
<p>In the lower woods again whacking away at a big basswood for soft cordwood. Spent evening in town doing various little matters of detail. Was an hour at the regular choir Practice in the C.M. Church.</p>
<p>Saturday, 22.</p>
<p>A fog settle down upon us yesterday at noon which bids fair to enshroud us for several days. Was half of today in the woods and remainder doing some necessary repairs to inside of Zion Church. At home tonight studying up S. S.Lesson.</p>
<p>Sunday, 23.</p>
<p>Through a dense mist we drove up to S School (also 6 inch deep of sticky mud) the lesson, II Timothy IV 1 to 8, "Paul's last words and dying charge to Timothy". Took dinner at JC Snell's. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach, text, John III 3rd verse.</p>
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<p>Dec. Monday, 24. 1877.</p>
<p>Weather does not improve any A thick fog with an east wind still prevails. Spent about half a day in the woods. Towards night went to Brampton for to get ready to be able to act as "Santa Claus" at home. Took tea at A F Campbells in his new house.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 25.</p>
<p>Received letter from Oshawa last night. Christmas Day in a fog, it is now five days duration. the roads with mud are almost impassible, consequently it has been a dull day. We had no visitors at all but had a good dinner all to ourselves. Day passed quietly and pleasantly,</p>
<p>Wednesday, 26.</p>
<p>Made a trip to town for to meet Aunt Jennie Rice and her little folks, from Oshawa. Mailed a letter containing $4.00 to Rev S Rose in Toronto for "Christian Guardian" and "Scribners Monthly" for one year. Also subscribed for the Weekly Globe $1.75.</p>
<p>Dec. Thursday, 27. 1877.</p>
<p>Resumed operations in the "lower woods" cutting hemlock cordwood. In town tonight at an entertainment in C M Church, readings by Prof Smith of Toronto and illustrations with crayon on paper, a great treat, also some music by local talent.</p>
<p>Friday, 28.</p>
<p>The remarkable weather continues, slight frosts at night and sunny days. There has been a good deal of plowing done in the country this week. At same work as yesterday only in the basswood line.</p>
<p>Saturday, 29.</p>
<p>Done a lively day's chopping put up rather more than 2 cords of basswood. The folks and our visitors spent the day visiting the Brampton friends. Mr George Rice came tonight from Oshawa. Weather some colder, with enough frost to dry up the mud.</p>
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<p>Dec. Sunday, 30. 1877.</p>
<p>To S School this morning, the lesson, A review of past quarter's lessons. Mr JC Snell, N V Watson and myself conducted, taking a month each. Also an address from Mr J Huxley, A special collection for benefit of school. Heard Rev J H Starr tonight, text John III, 16th.</p>
<p>Monday, 31.</p>
<p>The last day of the year was spent at home. J C Snell and family were here and the friends from Oshawa and consequently we had our New Year's dinner one day ahead of time. Weather fine and clear, a little frosty, the ground bare and the roads very rough.</p>
<p>Spent the last few hours of the dying year in Brampton at a large public meeting in Concert Hall held for the nomination of Town Councillors plenty of fun and excitement The old year expired on my way home from Town on foot.</p>
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<p>Memoranda;</p>
<p>Jan 22nd, chopped, 16 bush oats & peas</p>
<p>Mar 7th " 11 " " 12</p>
<p>" 17th Gristed 12 bush Treadwell</p>
<p>April 4th Chopped 13 bush oats & 9 bush peas, 5 bush corn</p>
<p>May 23r Gristed 12 bush wheat</p>
<p>July 17th Chopped 5 " peas, 5 oats</p>
<p>Aug 14th " 5 " : 5 "</p>
<p>" " Gristed 13 bush Treadwell</p>
<p>Sept 25 Chopped 5 peas 5 oats</p>
<p>Oct " 12 bush barley</p>
<p>Nov 10 " 23 " "</p>
<p>" " Gristed 10 " wheat</p>
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<p>January, - Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>For 25 bush of Treadwell @ $1.17</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>25</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>From N White for hide of 70 lbs</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>From T Milner for 25 1/2 bush barley @ 68 c per bush</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>34</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From J C Snell 130 lbs beef @ 7 c</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>10</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" On old acc/</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>69</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr></tbody></table>
January. - Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>Subscriptions for newspapers</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For S School purposes</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Superannuated C M Ministers</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>For stone steps (cellar)</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>Expenses to Toronto</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>For flagstones</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>" Geography &c</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>Co Peel Agr Society</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>To "Cook" for 4 squ shingles @ 1.75</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>Townsend for lime</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>For 3 lbs sulphur</td>
<td></td>
<td>30</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td>90</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>To Cook for lumber</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr><tr><td>31</td>
<td>" Co of Peel S.S. Convention</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Sub total}</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Other items</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>February. - Cash Received</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>6th</td>
<td>From Hewitt for rough firewood</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>From G Davis on Shorthorn Acc/</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>From W Newhouse on Short Horn acc/</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>24th</td>
<td>From T Milner for 57 bush barley @ 62 c</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" 26 bush Treadwell @ $1.40</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
February. - Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>10th</td>
<td>To Sanderson the Agt for Co Peel Insurance Co'y for am't of $2000.</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>For incidentals</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>To Milner for 5 lbs plaster @1.50</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" 8 bush corn @ 60 c</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>Mailed a letter to W Rennie, Toronto for 7 bush Fern wheat @ $1.80 per bush and price 3 bags</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>Expenses to Toronto</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>March. - Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>12th</td>
<td>From A F Campbell for 6 cords of wood @ $3.33 1/3 per cord</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24th</td>
<td>From J Learment on Short Horn Acc/</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
March. -Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>To Peaker & Runions for nails & Hardware</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>To Maxwell for chopping</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>For chopping grain</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>For dressed lumber</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries and Viney to Toronto</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>To Guy Bell for bricks & sundries</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>To McCandless for one new halter</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>For 1 ton of salt</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>Freight on spring wheat from Toronto</td>
<td></td>
<td>48</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>" "</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>April.-Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>11th</td>
<td>From J C Snell for 6 bush orchard grass seed</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14th</td>
<td>From N. White for veal calf</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>21st</td>
<td>For 6 bags potatoes @ $1.40</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
April. - Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>To Main for chopping</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>Expenses to Toronto and articles bought there</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>For Methodist Missions</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>21st</td>
<td>To K.C & Co for 1 peck of "Eldorado" spring wheat</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>Sundry articles</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>May. - Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>5th</td>
<td>From C.P.A.S. for 1st prize on "Duke of Rose Lea</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>From R Smith for 1/2 ton of hay</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>" D S Taylor for 2 bags potatoes</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th</td>
<td>For produce</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Bank interest</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
May. - Cash Paid
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>To F.W. Stone for 1 box of McDougall's</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>At K.C. & Co for a suit of grey tweed to be paid in 2 months</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>88</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>Necessaries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>Fruit trees</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>To Euart for boots</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>August. -Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>For farm produce</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>24th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th</td>
<td>" Int on Bank Deposit $300. 3 mos @ 5 per ct</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
August. - Cash Paid
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>4th</td>
<td>Various things</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>Running expenses</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>For St John's sufferers</td>
<td></td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>For household necessaries</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29th</td>
<td>To A M Campbell for harvest wages</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>31st</td>
<td>To W Hewitt on harvest wages</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" W A Mitchell repairs on watch</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For a book</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>September. -Cash Received</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>From B Watson on cattle acc/</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>From Graham for ram lamb</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>From D Wiggins for a lamb (Note) given last year</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
September. - Cash Paid
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>Artikameg</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>7th</td>
<td>To Dr Patullo for acc/</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>Expenses to Toronto</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12th</td>
<td>Reform Picnic</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>For various things</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>28th</td>
<td>Travelling expenses</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>October. - Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>From Cooney for ram lamb</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>From Clarke for lamb</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>" Dyer for lamb</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Ledlow "</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Franks for ewe lambs</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>From Early for lamb</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>For Co of Peel Agr Society for prizes</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From Holthy on cattle acc/</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>102</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
October. - Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>Items of expense</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>Household necessities</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9th</td>
<td>Fair expenses</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10th</td>
<td>Expenses to Guelph</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>13th</td>
<td>To J Elliot for new plow</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Hewitt for wages</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>"W K Graham for dining table</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>To Euart for boots</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>" McGrath on wages</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>Items</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>Clothing &c</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>31st</td>
<td>To Jones for wages</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{total}</td>
<td>102</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>November. - Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>From Mr Alex Cunnington for ram</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From Jabez Heath for ram lamb</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Tomalin for hens</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" R.C & Co for butter</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>" " " for 68 3/4 bush barley @ 50 C</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>From Petch for pig</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>" Modeland for lamb</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>" Burke for sheepskins & pair ducks</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>for lambskins</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>" cows from Peter Chisholm</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>" 59 bush barley @ 61 C</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>" 3 sheep</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
November. - Cash Paid
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>To K C &Co on acc/</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundry necessary articles</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>In Toronto for an overcoat</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>To Campbell's blacksmith acc/</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>9</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>To Rossiter for threshing</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" K C & Co, ton, bran</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For lumber &c</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>" Taxes</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>" chopping barley and lumber</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>" umbrella</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>" sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>" groceries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>" Furniture & beef</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>" sulky rake</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>" Sundries</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>December. -Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>6th</td>
<td>From JC Snell for sheep & pigs</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For 19 lbs butter @19</td>
<td>$3</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>" R Smith on cows</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>From Folliss for 2 yr old bull</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>" T Milner for 58 bush barley @ 63 C</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>From J Newlove on cows acc/</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
December.-Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>To Mr Cheyne for 8 lbs feathers</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>" JC Snell for 365 lbs pork @5</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" K.C.& Co on acc/</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For dry goods</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>" K C & Co the balance of acc/</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" R Smith for 10 bush Treadwell seed wheat @ 1.25</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>To K.C & Co for 1/2 ton bran</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>" repairs on the sewing machine &c</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>For a new axe</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>Santa Claus</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>For newspapers</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" work done by Hewitt</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>31st</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>June.-Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>16th</td>
<td>From R.C & Co for 251 lbs of wool @ 27 1/2 c</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>26th</td>
<td>From J Scott for mare "Nellie"</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
June.-Cash Paid
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>5th</td>
<td>To Grange for Groceries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>Sundries and groceries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>To K.C. & Co on acc/</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23rd</td>
<td>In total to W McGrath on wages</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>July.-Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>13th</td>
<td>From J Woodhall for veal calf</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19th</td>
<td>" Woodhall for fowls</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
July. -Cash Paid
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>To McGrath on wages</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>27th</td>
<td>Some dry goods</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Summary of Cash Received.</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jan 31</td>
<td>From all sources</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>June 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>July 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>335</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>102</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>1087</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>$967</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>1087</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Summary of Cash Paid.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td>
<td>Amount in bills</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>May 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>June 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>July 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>102</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td>
<td>" " "</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>$772</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>967.71</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>772.53</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>195.18</td>
<td>= 195.18</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>June 27th - Deposited in</p>
<p>Dominion Bank at Brampton</p>
<p>$100.00 bearing interest</p>
<p>at rate of five per cent</p>
<p>per annum</p>
<p>Dec 7th Deposited in the</p>
<p>Dominion Bank at</p>
<p>Brampton $50.00</p>
<p>Dec 12th Deposited in</p>
<p>Dominion Bank at</p>
<p>Brampton $50.00</p>
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John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1870
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John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1872
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<p>{Preprinted title page of Diary, text alighned to the center of the page with flurishes.}</p>
<p>THE</p>
<p>CANADIAN</p>
<p>POCKET</p>
<p>DIARY</p>
<p>FOR</p>
<p>1876</p>
<p>TORONTO:</p>
<p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p>
<p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 1. 1876</span></h2>
<p>A dense fog prevailed most of the day. Thermometer at 50 {degrees}. no snow on the roads the mud is 6 or 8 inches deep and very sloppy. All the family except myself drove up to "Willow Lodge" for dinner. Spent the afternoon at "Ebenezer" church helping to glaze a new set of outside windows. At home tonight.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Walked up to S School this morning at 10 o'clock, a small attendance owing to bad roads. Lesson I Samuel XV 10 to 23, "Saul rejected by God as king over Israel." Took dinner at JC Snell's and spent afternoon at Mrs J Snell's. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach in CM church Brampton tonight. Rev V 9th verse</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3.</span></h2>
<p>Spent all day in "lower woods" splitting rock Elm stakes have about 300 ready for use S Bunting is chopping cord wood for us at the rate of 60 C per cord including board. A great change in the weather and is freezing tonight very hard. At home tonight writing an article for newspaper.</p>
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<div class="toctitle">
<h2>Contents</h2>
<span class="toctogglespan"></span></div>
<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_4._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 4. 1876</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 6.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_7._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 7. 1876</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 9.</span></a></li>
</ul></div>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 4. 1876</span></h2>
<p>Splitting swamp Elm rails. visitors today Mr George Rice and Aunt Jennie & baby. Mr & Mrs J C Snell spent the evening here, we had a good time at music and parlor croquet. Jennie Peacock here all night. Received from JC S for to winter 3 Berkshires {pigs}.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Threshing peas with flail all day. Our Oshawa visitors left for home at noon. Jos G Snell and a Mr Waddy of Kentucky were here looking at our sheep and pricing them. Mrs A Ferguson of Bay City is here tonight and will stay a day or two.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6.</span></h2>
<p>Working until noon in the barn. After dinner I went to lower woods to split Elm rails have about 60 split. Cold old frosty weather no snow. roads very rough. At Willow Lodge a while tonight to bring our father home.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 7. 1876</span></h2>
<p>In lower woods all day. Aunt Catherine & mother spent the day calling on some of their old acquaintances and neighbours. she starts for home tonight on midnight train. In Brampton for tonight at choir practice.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>Saml Bunting and I were sawing hemlock into stovewood lengths with hand cross cut. Bought at Mr Culla's factory Brampton dressed pine lumber for a wagon box including hollowed shelvings @ $2.00. Warm weather and regional shower of rain. Lizzie Ferguson came from Toronto on a prolonged visit.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9.</span></h2>
<p>Drove horse and buggy up to S. School this morning lesson. I Sam XVI 1 to 13 "David annointed king over Israel". The net proceeds of our anniversary are about $29.00, 25 of which are to be expended on a new library, the rest towards the "Messenger". Raining tonight and therefore staid at home, roads muddy.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 10. 1876</span></h2>
<p>Working among the stock this forenoon. After dinner drove up to Willow Lodge on Berkshire business. James Taylor went up with me and hired there for to help to feed stock. Spent evening at home mail tomorrow a letter to Albany and stop the "Casket"</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>With the help of G Learment we slaughtered and dressed for beef a yearling heifer weight of carcass 370 lbs. Sold the hide (54 lbs) to J. Milner @ 4/2 {or 4 1/2 C}. Spent evening at "Edmonton" Grange No 130 two men were initiated and officers for current year installed by Guy Bell of "Thorn Grove" Grange.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12.</span></h2>
<p>Father attended the Annual school meeting for transacting the usual necessary business our school has about $90.00 of a surplus on hand Another trip to Willow Lodge this afternoon. spent evening visiting our neighbour Mr R Watson with Viney & Ella. passed the time at music and playing checkers.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 13. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Tired of waiting for snow I took horses and sleigh in the woods and drew the fence stakes for the line fence next J. Woodhall into their place ready for to be put in next spring, fence 60 rods long taking 240 stakes. Spent evening at J C Snell's listening to the yarns of a Kentuckian named Waddy.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to "Willow Lodge" this morning with 4 Ewe lambs having sold them to JC Snell @ $15.00 each. Went up there again this afternoon on business and there has the day passed in the two trips. At home this evening. A skating rink was opened in Brampton this week.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15.</span></h2>
<p>To Brampton this morning at Mains Mill with a grist and chopping. Had my hair cut at J.F. Wood's. Saw Mr Saml White from Chicago. At Snell's again this afternoon for the sixth time this week. Uncle Taylor and Nellie from Oakville come here tonight. Weather mild, no snow.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 16. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>In company with Uncle Taylor cousin Nellie and my sister, we went to S School. lesson I Sam XVII 38 to 52 David and Goliath. a very interesting subject. Uncle Taylor addressed the school very nicely. JC Snell & family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev J Salton preach in Brampton tonight. text Prov XIV 14th verse</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>Drove team and wagon at an early hour this morning up to "Willow Lodge" for to help in the shipment of about 30 Berkshires, we hauled them on four wagons to G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} station making a car load. JC Snell goes with them to Chicago and ships them from there to different park.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18.</span></h2>
<p>Oh the weather! It has rained steadily nearly all day consequently mud is plentiful. Was putting on some wall paper in one of the bedrooms and other jobs. The Co of Peel S.S. Convention starts at Charleston today. Geo Blain President. At home this evening, reading.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 19. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Started the making of a new box for lumber wagon side and shelvings of pine the latter being hollowed out by steam machinery, the bottom of 1 1/2 basswood. Sold our ram lamb (Cotwold) to Mr Joseph O'Malley of Madison Wisconsin @ $75.00 in Greenbacks.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>At the same job as yesterday and is not yet completed, it being nice & particular work to put a box well together. Received last night from the publishers at Albany N. York a copy of "Annual Register of Rural Affairs". Also a "Daily" from Bay City.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21.</span></h2>
<p>Work continued on wagon box. also made a new bolster for the hind axle, will soon have half of the running part made over. In Brampton tonight at choir practice. F. Burrows skating rink attracts large crowds every night that there is ice. it is a fine large building.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 22. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Good prospects for sleighing once more, an east snow storm has prevailed most of today. some 4 or 5 inches has fallen. Spent the day in the wood work shop and we have now a neat stylish wagon box. At home tonight, reading the papers are all fresh and attractive at this season of the year.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>Drove sleigh to S. School this morning. lesson I Samuel XVIII 1 to 14. "David in Saul's' Palace". Father and mother went to the Dedication of M E Church in Brampton it is a fine building costing about $8000.00. Rev Dr Ives of New York preached the opening sermon. Heard Rev J Salton preach tonight Text Hosea X 12th verse</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24.</span></h2>
<p>Shipped our ram lamb from Brampton station GTR to Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S. The owner Mr O'Malley was also taking some other sheep with him. Spent evening at tea meeting in new M E Church Brampton, a large crowd of people speeches by resident ministers.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 25. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>At last we have been enabled to commence hauling firewood from "lower woods", the ice on the creek is hardly strong enough yet to bear the team but drew up 4 loads this afternoon. Father went to the funeral of Mr. C Stork, one of oldest merchants of Brampton and much respected.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>Hauling wood continued today and concluded for the present as the snow has disappeared and the ice broke up on the Etobicoke. have about 8 cords up and piled 6 ft high in the wood yard. At home tonight reading, and social family discourse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27.</span></h2>
<p>We had a heavy fall of rain during last night and today have the old song of mud! to which we are getting used to this winter. Spent most of the day at repair jobs of various kinds. Took the new wagon box down to G Harris' blacksmith shop No 10 to the ironed.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 28. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>More rain and foggy weather Drove to "Willow Lodge" this morning in buggy after "Rilley". After dinner we went to work on the reaper platform and gave it an over hauling, it is now almost as good as new. As usual of late the evening was spent at home reading.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29.</span></h2>
<p>To complete the week in the repair shop and also needing it badly we dissected the root cutter, fitted it up and ground the knives, it will not require more than half the muscle to drive it now as previously. Today a high west wind and freezing sharp.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30.</span></h2>
<p>Walked to S. School this morning the roads being dry and level. lesson I Samuel XX 35 to 40 "David and Jonathan". one of the most interesting narratives in the Bible. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton C M Church tonight. text, Romans XIV, 17th.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 31. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>The weather today has been superb, the sun shining bright and warm all day. This season so far has been remarkably fine. Spent the day threshing peas with flail. At home tonight reading "Country Gentleman".</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 1.</span></h2>
<p>This month has brought a revolution in weather prospects. 6 or 8 inches of soft heavy snow fell this afternoon & tonight. Today we sold a black ash tree to the Indians @ two baskets and pair of leather moccasins. I split the top logs into rails making 23. Spent evening at the Grange.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Thermometer at zero, a high wind and the snow drifting into huge banks. Drove to Brampton to take sister Emma to school. Threshed our bean crop with the "poverty stick", have 3 pecks of good sample off 1/30 of an acre. Had a call tonight from JC Snell and Mr B McNichol of Orangeville.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 3. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Drove sleigh to Brampton this morning and brought the two old ladies Mrs. Featherstone & Mrs {Janeman ?} also Hattie Modeland up to visit us. Snow fell fast most all day the sleighing is only passable yet. Had another trip tonight with our visitors to their homes.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4.</span></h2>
<p>Mother, Rilley & Elsie went to J Mundy's Gallery and had their photographs taken. Not doing much business these days the weather being cold and blustering. Had a look through Mr B Watson's livestock he has some good sheep & cattle. At choir practice tonight.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Bought a box of the Derby Cattle food through the Grange; is used as a tonic for the stock. Hauling cordwood today from lower woods. This afternoon I met with a mishap in breaking the knee of the sleigh which stopped wood work for today. Cousin Lizzie Ferguson went home today to Toronto after a month's visit.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 6. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>At 10 a.m. went to Brampton to quarterly meeting in C.M. church. Rev Jno Learoyd preached. text. Hebrews V 9th & 10th. A sound practical sermon. Heard the same minister tonight. text. Luke XIII 8th - 19th. a sermon followed that was fully equal to this morning.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon in repairing the broken sleigh. Improved every hour this afternoon at hauling wood over the creek as the ice is getting unsound once more. At home tonight reading "Country Gentleman," this paper is steadily improving in appearance and real worth.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>The roads are muddy and the weather like month of April. Brought our new wagon box home from Harris' shop it is very neatly ironed which part of the work cost about $7.00. In Brampton tonight to hear Mr. HS Watson of Ottawa lecture on "Prohibition," he spoke ably for 2 hours to a crowd.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 9. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Spent the day slinging the "poverty stick" on the peas. Had a call from JC Snell & Dr Brown of Kentucky, who is a sheep speculator. Raining smartly this evening with a promise of another thaw and flood.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>Drew from "Campbell's" ashery Brampton 3 loads of leached ashes and put them around the roots of trees in young orchard one load to 15 trees. Mrs R Carter here visiting today. Went to Willow Lodge tonight to help arrange the new SS Library of 141 volumes.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Spent this forenoon at the blacksmith's (Campbell's No10) getting the team sharp shod all around. In the barn after dinner putting things in order by moving and cleaning a pile of oats. In Brampton tonight at choir practice as normal.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 12. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>The Etobicoke has been raging for two days, covering the flats from bank to bank. Working in lower woods splitting Elm rails and stakes. Had a visit today from Mrs JC Snell and her family. In Brampton tonight, not doing much business however.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>A bright beautiful day. At S. School lesson I Samuel XXXI. "The death of Saul and his sons". The children received the new library. At Methodist S School in Brampton at 2 PM. Afterwards took tea at Mr Perry's Heard Rev T Sims preach tonight text II Corinthians VII 11th verse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>Heavy thunder last night and considerable rain which left a coating of ice on everything outside but fortunately today was warm and it soon melted off the trees without much damage. Was making a wagon seat to correspond with the new box. sold the old spring to Mr Harris @ 50 c.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 15. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Worked faithfully all day at the peas but the weather is too mild to make good progress. Have yet fully 200 bushels of good clean oats on hand. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange, settled some small accounts with its treasurer.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16.</span></h2>
<p>Bought of "Peaker & Runians" a patent ironbacked seat for wagon also one pair of steel springs for it. total $5.23. After dinner we started work on the seat. In Brampton tonight at a Dramatice, Entertainment in the Hall by the "Oddfellows", the drama was called {name is entered on next day}</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>{carried over from previous day} The Temperances Doctor and was a success. Today we finished the wagon seat and it is a neat & light affair. At home tonight reading the "Peel Banner" &c &c {etc.}. Weathers dry and frosty of late. Had a settlement with S Bunting yesterday, gave him $7.25 for cutting 14 cords of wood.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. FRIDAY, 18. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to Brampton this morning with new wagon box and took it to G Bradley's paint shop. After noon was hauling rails to make a temporary lane to the rye patch for next spring. Visitors today Mesdames R Smith G Davis & R Nichols. At choir practice tonight.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19.</span></h2>
<p>Emma and I went to Brampton at 9 am. She to the dentist N K Graham for to get her teeth filled. "J B Gough" in very large letters is stretched right across over the street, it is a good reminder of the approaching lecture. Weather cool, dry, and pleasant.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>Drove spring wagon up to S School a very large attendance, lesson II Samuel V 14 to 25, "David established king over all Israel". This quarter's lessons are very interesting being full of narratives and historic facts as well as knowledge into eternal life. Heard Rev J Salton preach tonight text Ecclesiastes XI 9th verse</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. MONDAY, 21. 1876</span></h2>
<p>Shouldered my chopping axe once again and marched to "lower bush" with a light joyous step to work up the remainder of that elm tree, it has made 60 stakes 12 rails + one cord of firewood. To night a deputation of 4 from our family went to Brampton CM Church to hear "John R Gough" of New York lecture on _ {carried on next entry}</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22.</span></h2>
<p>{continuing on from previous entry} "Circumstances". There was an audience of over 700 @ 50 C tickets present. He spoke nearly two hours, principally good practical advice for every day life, spiced with anecdotes both grave & gay. He also related some of his own life experience. Spent today working around the farm yard. Cold and blustering.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>The thermometer at sunrise today showed 5 below zero, accompanied by a stiff nor-wester. After dinner was helping neighbour Learment to clean peas. Sold a fine 3 year old cow to Mr R Williamson @ $55.00 cash have fed her for 3 months but the beef market is dull so we had to sell at a sacrifice.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 24. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Mr Edwin Dixon from Amaranth staid here all last night, he having brought a load of grain to market. Today was chopping black ash into firewood. Bought a new music book for piano containing a great variety of fast music @ $2.50.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25.</span></h2>
<p>Hauling logs for firewood on sleigh down the creek on the ice. This being the first chance this year of finding the ice strong enough to travel on with team for 10 rods or so. Have all the firewood now hauled over the Etobicoke. Had a good choir practice tonight indeed.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>Received a newspaper from uncle T J Harrington of Carthage. {Miss?} Our folks spent forenoon in town shopping &c &c. After noon I had a brief inspection of live stock at Willow Lodge. There is a fine lot of young lambs. Today a cold raw east wind with every prospect of a storm.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 27. 1876</span></h2>
<p>The Anniversary services of the C M Church, Brampton, were held today. Rev S J Hunter of Toronto preached this morning. text. I Peter I, 8th verse also the same minister preached tonight text II Kings 2, 9th to 14th verses Both sermons abounded in plain gospel truth. Eloquently set forth.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28.</span></h2>
<p>A snow storm last night and the promise of sleighing for the week. Sold and de-livered to W. Campbell, no 10, 3 cords of second class hardwood @ $3.00 per cord on nex fall's acct. Spent evening at Fruit Festival C M Church, Brampton. Rev S J Hunter gave a lecture on "Scottish Covenanters".</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>The lecture last night was grand and the story of those old "Worthies" never grows old. Today was spent with team at a bee for Mr R Nichols hauling freestone from Townsends (near Caledon) to Brampton for a new house. Spent tonight seeing neighbour R Watson, evening passed with social chat & apples.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Spring month (Bon seur) welcome! A mild wintry day thawing a little. Cut and drew to Brampton on sleigh two sugar maple logs (about 16 inches overall) to R Aitken's steam saw mill for flooring. At home tonight attending a sick yearling colt having severe bruise on shoulder.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Today made two trips to Brampton with a maple and a basswood log. Brought home 438 ft of maple flooring. it is not well sawed being left too thick but it was hard frozen. Tonight was spent in reading "Jack Harkaway's" adventures.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3.</span></h2>
<p>Took down two more logs today a rock elm & basswood, and brought home all the lumber total 1100 ft. Elm sawed into plank & scantling & basswood into timber for a new hay rack. Sister Emma & I spent this evening in Brampton at the Carnival on the skating rink.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SATURDAY, 4. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Fine bright weather the snow is fast clearing away under the powerful rays of old Sol! Had a trip to "Willow Lodge" on business. Had visitors this afternoon, Misses M York, E Carter, E McFaul & Emma Snell.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5</span></h2>
<p>A warm spring day thawing fast and muddy roads. Drove sleigh along fence sides up to S School this morning lesson II Samuel VII 18 to 25. "God's Covenant with David." A large attendance of scholars and several visitors. A west rain this evening prevented my getting to church.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6.</span></h2>
<p>Drove this morning what will likely be the last wood hauling on sleigh this winter from lower woods as the Etobicoke is up and raging from the effects of the sudden thaw of yesterday and rain of last night. Our folks went to Mr Jos Pearen's auction sale of farm stock.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. TUESDAY, 7. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon around the barn yard attending to sundry duties connected with new arrivals among the life stock especially among the sheep. After dinner went over to Mr JC Smith's auction sale of farm stocks. Sales are successful this winter as a rule, every article brings it's full value</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>Egerton Ferguson of Toronto came here this forenoon to visit us for a few days. Also we had some more visitors viz. Misses Elsie, Emma & Hattie Modelaw and Lulu Main, so we had a general good time this afternoon and evening, drove the girls to Brampton to their homes</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9.</span></h2>
<p>Was threshing peas all day with flail. Father went to Brampton to see Haggert Bros extra fine threshing machine which they have built for to show at American Centennial Fair at Philadelphia. Spent this evening at Thorn Grove Grange No 73. near Mt Pleasant, about 62 members and are prospering.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 11.</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Monday.2C_13._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Monday, 13. 1876.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 14.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 10. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Loaned J Learment's fanning mill as our own is not in working order for to clean some Treadwell wheat which will try the merits of any mill as it contains a large quantity of chess and cockle. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice and we had a good sing indeed.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Completed the job we started at yesterday, as an estimate only we will have yet over 150 bushels of good sample of Treadwell wheat cleaned from it fully 12 bush of foul seeds. A mild spring day but raining beautifully tonight now look out for the mud, mud, mud.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12</span></h2>
<p>Raining smartly this morning, and therefore was prevented from going to S School. Spent the day reading, music, and considerable time in barnyard. Heard Rev J Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text Ezekiel XLVII 9th verse. A rough stormy night, some snow falling since dark.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Monday, 13. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Some 5 or 6 inches of snow fell during last night, a high wind today is blowing it into drifts. Tonight the mercury is down to zero. Spent most of the day in stock yard and there can be a great deal of time profitably spent there, more than the great majority of farmers do.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14.</span></h2>
<p>Our visitor, Eggie Ferguson left here for "Willow Lodge" for a few days. Today have not done much extra business, sawed a few logs with cross-cut in door yard for firewood, we have yet 3 months dry stovewood on hand. Received from R Smith, M.P. Ottawa, two pamphlets one a description of Manitoba.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15.</span></h2>
<p>J C Snell and family were here today on a visit, the children enjoyed themselves by having a good romp all over the house. Sold to R. Williamson a 3 yr old heifer @ $35.00 and a calf @ $4.00. Spent evening at home as usual and half an hour at 9 P.M. in sheep house.</p>
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<p>A fierce N.E. snow storm lasted all day, a high wind but only 2 inches of snow had fallen at dark tonight. Spent the day in the barn threshing and fanning peas, it will take 2 day's work yet to finish the job. The sheep are prospering, have 16 young lambs.</p>
<p>Friday, 17.</p>
<p>Had a sleigh-drive around by Willow Lodge this morning also drew to Brampton 1/2 cord green hardwood & gave it to Mr Bradley, in part pay for painting. Brought home the new box, it is green and striped with drab & white. Spent evening in Brampton at the skating rink.</p>
<p>Saturday, 18.</p>
<p>A bitter cold day, 10 {symbol for degrees} below zero this morning and stood at zero all day. Was not off the farm all day but found plenty of jobs around the barn one cannot make live stock too comfortable a day like this At home tonight winding up the weeks work.</p>
<p>March. Sunday, 19. 1876.</p>
<p>Drove sleigh in ditches for snow up to S.School this morning, lesson II Samuel XVIII 24 to 33. "The death of Absalom" Last Sunday's less being about his rebellion and today of his defeat and death. Heard Rev Jno Safton preach tonight in C M church, Brampton text Romans V, 18th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 20.</p>
<p>Spent an hour this morning at Willow Lodge on business. A heavy snow storm started at noon, so was working inside barn after dinner. Put a 50 C copper ring in the yearling bull's (Duke of Rose Lea) nose. At home this evening. Prof. Kennedy the great Scotch Vocalist sings in Brampton tonight.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 21.</p>
<p>Sawed 2, 12 ft hemlock logs and took them to saw mill for plank. Drew 1 cord of soft elm to the Ashery @ $2.00 per cord. About one foot of snow fell yesterday. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange No 130, a full attendance one initiated, ordered a $13.00 Gananoque cultivator.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Wednesday, 22. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>To Brampton in good season this morning with a load of softwood to Ashery. Spent afternoon at John Snell's Son's Auction Sale of Implements and Berkshires, the bidding was dull and hardly anything brought its real value a good deal was "sacrificed".</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23.</span></h2>
<p>Drew the last load of wood to Brampton this morning and tough work it was for the horses and sleigh runners grinding on the gravel. Flailing peas this afternoon. Our folks went to town on business errands. Visitors this evening Mrs Henry Townsend & Miss Susie Campbell.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24.</span></h2>
<p>Put on the finishing touches to the teaming in "lower woods" by hauling up the new rails and scattering the new stakes in their places along the woods fence next the fall wheat field. After dinner we drew 4 loads of hay from one mow to other for convenience in feeding, the prospects are good for having enough feed for stock</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Saturday, 25. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>In town last evening and at Choir Practice. This morning we had another snow fall of 4 inches & through today considerable rain from N. East. Could not do much business today except some odd jobs around and repairing some broken articles. Went to Willow Lodge this evening for Mother and Elsie.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26.</span></h2>
<p>At S Sunday School this morning lesson, A Review of the past quarters lessons, this golden text in Psalms XXXVII 34th verse. At 2 PM. attended the C.M. S. School, Brampton. Took tea at J W Main's and spent three hours very pleasantly. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd tonight text, Acts XVII, 31st verse.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon preparing a load of grain for chopping. &c. &c. After dinner drove to town in wagon with 14 bags of oats and peas to Steam Mill. At Robertson's Harness shop, ordered to be made a sett of team harness. Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge J.O.A.T No 350, pleasantly, a gold attendance of members and visitors</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 29.</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Saturday.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">April. Saturday, 1.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Tuesday, 28. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Working in yard all forenoon. Our folks drove to town on business Sold to R Williamson the 3 yr old cow and calf @ $35.00 and helped to drive her to Brampton and we had a sorry job of it as a blinding snow storm set in at noon today and continues steadily until bed time.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29.</span></h2>
<p>Yesterday's storm has been the heaviest of the season. Fully one foot of snow has fallen and we may expect some sleighing for a while. Drove sister Emma down to High school this morning. Spent the day shovelling snow and in the barn yard, tonight reading "Jack Harkaway", Jimmie Taylor left here for home today.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town again this morning on same mission as yesterday Bought at Mason's Factory a pine table top for kitchen table @.75 C Gave our a colt "Nellie" another training in double harness. Spent this evening at R Smith's M P with a few young folks in chat and fun generally.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 31. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Hauled from Brampton "Ashery" on sleigh 3 loads of ashes also one yesterday, this completes the young orchard's top dressing. Went with 20 of members of the "Safe Guard" Lodge No 350 IOGF, to visit Drury Star Temple tonight We had a pleasant evening and a good sleigh ride.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Saturday, 1.</span></h2>
<p>A bright frosty day, thawing only where the sun shone bright tolerably only good sleighing Spent the day threshing peas with flail. The sheep and cattle are thriving now, have 28 young lambs, not having lost any yet, they are a promising lot. Have 3 Shorthorn heifer calves.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2.</span></h2>
<p>Drove sleigh to S. School this morning lesson, "The Acts" I 1 to 12 "The Ascending Lord Jesus" This Quarters lessons will all be very interesting and profitable. J C Snell and family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight text I Kings XVIII 36 to 38.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 3. 1876</span></h2>
<p>Brought home from Brampton this morning a Gananoque two section cultivator, buying it through the medium of Grange @ $13.50 cash. The cultivator is all iron with 24 steel pointed teeth and is strongly made. At home tonight, reading. &c.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4</span></h2>
<p>Paid a visit and stock inspecting to Willow Lodge, Mr Elias Snells' + Mr Berry Watson's At each of those places there is good prospects for fine crops of lambs. Brought home an {illegible} bought at Snell's sale @ $1.50. spent evening at the Grange Two were initiated and a large stock of supplies ordered.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2>
<p>Bought of Jno Learment 20 bush of peas @ 67 c which transaction will make us on the square once more, he owing us for a ram bought last fall. Our neighbour R Watson spent afternoon here in social chat and consequently we did not do as much work.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 6. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Started work on a two weeks job namely cutting with buck saw and splitting about 14 cords of wood, mostly half dry but will work up pretty well. This afternoon we put a new top on kitchen table and painted it, put some improvements on the flour chest in the way of partition for different kinds of meal.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7.</span></h2>
<p>Sawing firewood during the greater part of the day and managed to blister my hands at the business. The last calf of this season arrived today, we have had 7 this spring. will only raise 4 of them. spent evening at Choir Practice a large turnout of members and visitors.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8.</span></h2>
<p>Bright warm days and frosty nights. The roads are very bad just now there being enough snow banks along them to keep the water on them. At the same work as yesterday, have now 4/2 cords sawed and some split and piled in shed.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 10.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. SUNDAY, 9. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>A fine bright spring morning and lovely muddy roads, very much so. Started for S School on horseback but the horse took fright and giving a sudden side lurch sent me sprawling in the mud had to spend the day at home in consequence. This evening in town and heard a blind man preach in CM Church text. John I 5th.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10.</span></h2>
<p>Rode to town this morning on horseback. Ordered to be made a black suit of clothes @ K.C. & Co. Bought at Mitchell's a gold locket for my watch chain @ $1.25. Hired a boy of 18 yrs for 7 months @ $16.00 per month. Rev John Ryan of York, England lectures in Brampton tonight on temperance.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11.</span></h2>
<p>Our boy Daniel Fletcher started work this morning. We were sawing, splitting and piling fire wood all day. The warmest day we have had this spring, and I was glad to don a straw hat The sun being so bright & strong. There are some large snow banks along the fences yet.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. WEDNESDAY, 12. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town this morning with grist to mill, also to Treadgold's for some repairs on sewing machine and some other minor affairs. After dinner was working at the wood. &c. Raining more or less all day and every prospect of a speedy spring.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13.</span></h2>
<p>With the help of one of Mr Perry's men we tore down the fireplace and chimney in the dining room and some other slight changes around the room. Had a trip with wagon for sand over to Hunters and another to Brampton for lime and Things for plastering, also it was raining pleasantly all day.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14.</span></h2>
<p>Completed the job of yesterday and will make a decided improvement to the dining room. Our women folks are very busy spring house clearing and papering several of the rooms with help of Father. In town tonight at Choir Practice. Today was a holiday in Brampton.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. SATURDAY, 15. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Working today at the firewood, we are getting things once more pretty well into shape there. Spent afternoon in town, bought a broadcast spring hoe sower from Thayer agent for Oshawa firm where they are made @ $75.00. The roads are extremely bad.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16.</span></h2>
<p>Walked through the mud up to S. School at 10 AM lesson Acts II 12 to 28. "Peter's defence against the unjust charges of Jesus" A good attendance of scholars considering the weather. Heard Rev Jno Salton preach in CM church Brampton tonight. text I Thessal IV 1th verse. The choir sang "Old Easter Anthem".</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17.</span></h2>
<p>Helping to paper the walls of the dining room and by working late and constant we completed it. We have had a long spell of house cleaning and the girls are glad it is so near done. The weather is cold and windy with very frosty nights. At home this evening reading, &c.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. TUESDAY, 18. 1876</span></h2>
<p>Working in the woodyard still. will have fully a year & one half's wood in advance stored up ready for use. Father was visiting our neighbour, Mr S Huxley who has been very ill for two months past. Today is my twenty fifth birthday. The wheels of time are turning rapidly.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19.</span></h2>
<p>Father drove spring wagon to town this morning on a little "truck" and "trade" business, eggs and butter for some needful articles. Lent a helping hand to neighbour J Learment in fixing a pump. Spent the day in the woodyard. Weather is still rather backward.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20.</span></h2>
<p>Drove to town this morning and brought home our new seeder and cultivator combined and gave our note for seven months without interest. After dinner I took a tramp around the farm inspecting the prospects for getting at the spring work. The ground is soft.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. FRIDAY, 21. 1876.</span></h2>
<p>Started fencing operations for the first time this spring by getting the Woodhall line fence in order for staking but can go no further at present because of frost in the ground. Drove to town this evening the roads are nearly dry. No choir practice as the church is being frescoed inside.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22.</span></h2>
<p>Spent the day chopping cord in "lower bush" working on the fallen timber for the sake of putting things in order and give the grass more room for to grow. A heavy two hours rain this evening and mud will abound again.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23.</span></h2>
<p>Spent forenoon at S. School lesson Acts II 37 to 47. "The early Christian church". A deeply interesting subject for the study of every one. Took dinner and staid afternoon at "Willow Lodge". Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight. text. Luke XXIII 42 to 43.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 24. 1876</span></h2>
<p>Chopping firewood in lower woods also splitting a few rails. Spreading leached ashes around the young orchard trees, also white washing the stone walls of woodshed. Gave the bull "Duke of Rose Lea" a thorough washing with soap and soft water. At home tonight finished reading the book Jack Harkaway.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25.</span></h2>
<p>Finished chopping for the present Was grading and fixing the hill at the foot of lane leading to the flats. Tried to plow sod but it is yet to wet. Picking small stones into piles on the meadows. Yesterday we mailed a letter to Mrs Jno Ferguson Osborn, Missouri.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h2>
<p>The Spring meeting of Co of Peel Agr Society was held today in Brampton. The attendance of people was unprecedently large owing to a very fine day and work on the land not yet started. The show of horses was very good, of cattle only medium, we took 3rd prize on yearling bull. A good show of machines.</p>
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<p>April.Thursday,27. 1876.</p>
<p>Another fine day and we will need a great many more yet before the land is in working order. Tried the plowing of sod again this afternoon but gave it up after two hours work until next week. Had a visit this evening from Mr R J Nichols of No 10.</p>
<p>Friday, 28.</p>
<p>Had a heavy rain last night. Spent the day at various jobs such as oiling and cleaning the harness, cleaning up some seed barley, spreading manure on the meadows. In Brampton this evening. Received from K.C & Co a new suit of black "diagonal" @ $31.00 Also at Choir Practice.</p>
<p>Saturday, 29.</p>
<p>Working at the Woodhall line fence cannot put in all the stakes yet because of the frost which comes out very slowly indeed. Will it ever come spring this year. I am almost getting impatient. Prospect of a hard frost tonight.</p>
<p>April. Sunday, 30. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent morning at S School. lesson Acts III, 1 to 12. "The lame man healed". A miracle wrought by Peter and John at the Beautiful gate of the Temple in Jerusalem. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight. text, Romans XII 9th verse, subject, Christian hatred.</p>
<p>May. Monday, 1.</p>
<p>A clear frosty morning. The land not yet ready for spring work. Spent forenoon in sowing 900 lbs of land plaster on a 7 1/2 acre field of young clover. After noon at the fence building over the creek at the Wiggin'sline. My sisters and I spent the evening in visiting Mr R J Nichols of No 10.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 2.</p>
<p>Plowing sod in field over the creek and finished it. There are some four acres of sod plowed in the field beside the fall wheat. Commenced sowing black oats in field behind barn with our new broadcast seeder, doing all the cultivating with it also.</p>
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<p>May, Wednesday, 3. 1876'</p>
<p>Plowing sod in front field all day, set up fully 1 1/2 acres, it is very heavy work but the horses are fresh and strong. There is fully 11 acres in field. Spent evening in comapny wit neighbour R Watson, fishing with net in Etobicoke for "suckers" but we only caught two or three.</p>
<p>Thursday, 4.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday the ground is getting harder every day. Completed the oat field with other team, worked the seeder with 3 horses and gave the field a stroke with iron harrow afterwords. The weather is dry and pretty warm. At home tonight reading Peel Banner</p>
<p>Friday, 5.</p>
<p>Had one team cultivating the ground for barley, using the seeder as a cultivator only for that purpose. Plowing sod with other team. A drizzling rain fell nearly all day, it will make the ground too wet for sowing anything this week.</p>
<p>May. Saturday, 6. 1876.</p>
<p>Plowed over an acre & 1/2 of sod today, pretty heavy work on the team. Father bought of Jno Roberston, Brampton a new set of black team harness @ $24.00. Plant a few young apple trees from Goderich Rochester. In town tonight on foot.</p>
<p>Sunday 7.</p>
<p>Walked to town at 10 A.M. to attend Quarterly meeting Rev J G Scott of Minto preached text Mark SIV 4th verse Took dinner and tea at J.W. Mains. At S School after dinner. Heard Rev J G Scott preach tonight, text, Daniel VII 2 to 9th verses</p>
<p>Monday, 8.</p>
<p>Plowed 1 1/2 acres of sod today. Sowed on field beyond the creek 16 bushels of mixed grain, 10 of oats and 6 of peas, as an experiment on a mixed crop. Mr Samuel Huxley died last night, aged 56, after a 2 moth sickness. Spent evening and sat up all night as a watch or wake with two or three more.</p>
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<p>May. Tuesday, 9. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon at same work as yesterday. We have more or less rain falling every day. Spent afternoon at funeral of late S Huxley, he was buried in Brampton by Rev. J Jaliffe P.M. minister, who preached from text, Hebrews IV 9th verse.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 10.</p>
<p>The Peel Spring Assize Court is held in Brampton this week father is a Grand Juror. Rain! Rain!! until the ground is almost mortar. Drove up to H Dyers for 18 young maples and planted them in front field along the road. Also planted some horse chesnuts from our garden nursery.</p>
<p>Thursday, 11.</p>
<p>A fine bright day. Brampton was crowded with people attending the Court, there being several important trials, one for murder. Spent forenoon repairing fences. Afternoon was plowing sod in front field. J C Snell and wife were here this evening to tea.</p>
<p>May. Friday, 12. 1876.</p>
<p>Was almost compelled to got to the woods this morning to find a job, the ground being so saturated with water. Was crosscut- sawing some fallen hemlocks. Spent afternoon in town attending the court, the house was crowded to hear the "Ward" trial, it was 10 o'clock tonight when we left court.</p>
<p>Saturday, 13.</p>
<p>Was fixing the line fence at the creek next to R Watson. Was plowing sod afternoon and nearly finished the front field. Father attended Mrs D Smith's auction sale of house furniture. C Ward of Caledon was condemned by the jury for murder of his wife and sentenced to be hung on June 20th.</p>
<p>Sunday, 14.</p>
<p>At S.School this forenoon lesson Acts IV 8 to 22, "Christian Courage as shown by Peter and John". JC Snell & Family took dinner here as this is 8th wedding anniversary. This evening heard in town at C M Church Rev E H Dewart of Toronto preach text II Corinthians IV 5th verse.</p>
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<p>May. Monday, 15. 1876.</p>
<p>Started this morning to sow barley with broadcast seeder. 2 bush to an acre, also sowing at same time clover & timothy, 7 quarts to acre. However at 10 oclock A.M. a heavy east rain set in and once more seeding operations were blockaded. In town tonight a C M Church, at meeting of "Young peoples aid society to raise money for painting Church.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 16.</p>
<p>The weather has cleared up again and ground drying slowly. Afternoon we resumed operations in barley field, running the harrow once over, after the seeder, the seed is then well covered. Visitors this evening Miss Emily Snell.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 17.</p>
<p>Rain. How it rains. This morning we had a soaking thunder shower of one hour, which has made the ground wetter than any time this season. Spent most of the day cutting courses for the water to drain off. Done the first garden work today sowing parsnip seed &c &c.</p>
<p>May. Thursday, 18. 1876.</p>
<p>Started sowing peas (mixed "{illegible}" and "golden vine") on the sod field this morning, with the seeder at rate of 2 1/2 bush per acre. The seeder done the same as one stroke with harrow. Spent evening in town at Methodist Church social given by Young People, Realized $35</p>
<p>Friday, 19.</p>
<p>Finished sowing peas put 26 bush on 10 1/2 acres, harrowed it twice over and water furrowed it. Tried to sow barley this afternoon but the ground is not in condition yet. At home tonight, feasting on newspapers.</p>
<p>Saturday, 20.</p>
<p>At work early this morning sowing barley for our house when a "smacking" shower wound up business for this week. Spent remaineder of day at all sorts of jobs, such as raking and cleaning up dooryard and sowing grass seeds in bare spots.</p>
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<p>May. Sunday, 21. 1876.</p>
<p>A heavy thunder shower last night. At S School this morning lesson, Acts IV 23 to 35. "Christian Fellowship in early church". A very warm day indeed. At 4 P.M. we had the heaviest rain yet this season, raising Etobicoke to a great height and sweeping away all the fences over the same.</p>
<p>Monday, 22</p>
<p>A fine clear day after the storm of last night which has swept several bridges on public roads besides leaving the ground so saturated with water that it will be 2 or 3 days before any more seeding can be done. Spent the whole day ditching in the pea field, wading in mud and water all day.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 23.</p>
<p>Last night we had a severe frost but fortunately the fruit blossoms are scarcely out yet so that little damage is done. Spent the day repairing fences. The grass is growing finely now. Commenced pasturing the rye with the sheep. Still feeding the cattle as in winter.</p>
<p>May. Wednesday, 24. 1876.</p>
<p>This is a time honored public holiday, but we are too busy as well as all farmers to keep it this year. Finished sowing our last barley field . Viney, Em and I spent evening in town at a Concert in the Hall for benefit of P.M. S.School. the singing was all local talent. A large audience</p>
<p>Thursday, 25.</p>
<p>We are having dry warm weather this week and the land is only just getting into good working condition. Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes in garden. Started the job of hauling barn yard manure on the root ground. At home tonight reading the "Peel Banner".</p>
<p>Friday, 26.</p>
<p>The ground allotted for roots, we are plowing today an acre or two of it., there being 6 acres which is too much. Sowed the 1 1/2 acres with barley. Rolled the 10 1/2 acres of peas. Broke the metal head of the roller and paid to Haggert Bros $3.00 for a new one.</p>
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<p>May. Saturday, 27. 1876.</p>
<p>Washed the sheep (30) in Etobicoke on R Watson';s flats this forenoon. Afternoon I done and extra half day's work in rolling 13 acres of barley and peas. Weather grows warmer every day and no rain has fallen for one week. The pear and cherry trees are in bloom.</p>
<p>Sunday, 28.</p>
<p>Spent morning at S School lesson Acts V 1 to 12. "Lying unto God". It being a fine day we had a large school. Afternoon was at C.M.S.School Brampton, the Bible class is very large and interesting. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text, CXLII 4th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 29.</p>
<p>Had one team rolling the barley field and the other drawing manure on root ground. Had a heavy shower about noon which stoppped business for a time. Was repairing the Watson line fence over the creek. The apple blossoms are just bursting into bloom.</p>
<p>May. Tuesday, 30. 1876.</p>
<p>Plowed the land for potatoes and mangolds, it having a coat of manure at a rate of 15 loads to acre. Sowed with our old hand drill 2 lbs of Yellow Globe mangold seed on 1/2 acre, near the center of old orchard field</p>
<p>Wednesday, 31.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon at job of planting potatoes, putting 10 bush "Early Rose" & 1/2 bush "Garnet Chili" on 2/3 or an acre. plowed them in Also planted two drills of white beans, the old orchard field being "variety" field this year. Had a visit this evening from Jennie Peacock & A F Campbell.</p>
<p>June. Thursday, 1.</p>
<p>And a real June day it has been, bright and warm, everything out of doors is as green as it can be. Spent the whole day, shearing 30 sheep, they will average about {blank space} lbs each the wool is nearly all of good quality. Father shore 8 of them and I 22.</p>
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<p>June. Friday, 2. 1876.</p>
<p>Was engaged in cross plowing a piece of land on the "flats" that was broken out of sod last fall intended for planting with corn for fodder. Had other team plowing land for rape. In town tonight at choir practice, had a slim turn out though.</p>
<p>Saturday, 3.</p>
<p>Completed the jobs we started at yesterday. About ten o'clock however a rain started which last most of the day and put a stop to work generally. At Campbell's blacksmith shop getting horses shod. There is now a promise of good crops especially grass and pasturage</p>
<p>Sunday, 4.</p>
<p>At S School this morning, lesson Acts V, 12 to 23. "The Apostle in prison". Took dinner and spent afternoon at Willow Lodge pleasantly in social talk reading and music. In Brampton C M Church tonight and heard Mr Jas Goodenham of Streetsville preach text. Jeremiah XII, 5th.</p>
<p>June. Monday, 5. 1786{sic}</p>
<p>Working hard all day at hauling manure on rye ground for millet. drew 11 loads, scattering it from wagon besides repairing the road to field which is badly cut up by travel on when wet. At home tonight.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 6.</p>
<p>Finished the work of yesterday putting 30 loads on the 3 acres. Have drew out about 90 loads of manure this spring have fully 60 loads yet. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange, the attendance of members was fair, some joining almost every night of meeting</p>
<p>Wednesday, 7.</p>
<p>Plowing at 5 o'clock A.M. at land for millet. Started doing the statute labor on our division this morning We put in 4 days today and broke the plow share. Weather has been quite cool with prospect tonight of more rain.</p>
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<p>June. Thursday, 8. 1876.</p>
<p>Let our man and team go on and work at the statute labour. Was drilling up and sowing 1/2 acres of rape in fall wheat field some that we had plowed up, it being winter killed. Also sowed in drills one bushel of Yankee corn on 3/4 of an acre of ground on the flats. Sowed rest of the plot 1/2 acre with Hungarian grass.</p>
<p>Friday, 9.</p>
<p>Today finished plowing the rye ground. Destroyed the tent caterpillars on apple trees, there being unusual good supply of them. Had visitors this afternoon. Mrs J C Snell and Miss K F Snell Spent this evening at a garden party in the grounds of the "Castle" Brampton, for C M Church.</p>
<p>Saturday, 10.</p>
<p>Sowed 1 3/4 bush of mixed Millet & Hungarian grass seed on 3 1/2 acres of ground in old orchard. Started plowing the land for turnips, it works pretty well considering it is first plowing this spring. Today has been the hottest day thus far this year. Had some nice showers yesterday.</p>
<p>June. Sunday, 11. 1876.</p>
<p>Went to S School this morning in spring wagon. lesson, Acts V 24 to 42. "The Apostles arraigned before the Sanhedrin. A good attendance of scholars & teachers. This evening in town heard Rev Jno Salton preach text, II Kings V 12th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 12.</p>
<p>Working both teams all day cultivating and getting into "fittle" the turnips. After tea we started drilling up and sowing swede turnip seed at rate of 3 lbs to an acre. Worked too late tonight for to spend the evening in town as was my intentions.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 13.</p>
<p>Reckon we have at last come to the close of seeding of all kinds. Sowed 7 lbs of seed (turnips) on 2 1/3 acres. Went to Brampton at noon to attend the County Court as a petit Juror, this being my first experience in this line..</p>
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<p>June. Wednesday, 14. 1876.</p>
<p>Went to Brampton at 9 A.M. and spent the entire day at the Court House listening to the lawyers wrangling and disputing about law and witnesses swearing both true and false statements. the day was warm indeed.</p>
<p>Thursday, 15.</p>
<p>To town again this morning and at Court until noon when the jurors were discharged and received their pay $1.50 per day. After dinner at the "Revue" I went to the opening service of the New Baptist Church. Spent evening at Mrs Goldings play croquet &c.</p>
<p>Friday, 16.</p>
<p>Took G.T. train at 10 A.M. for Toronto. Attended J Snell's Sons Auction Sale of Short-horns on Crystal Palace grounds, the prices paid were very good, average about $400. per head for cows & $300 for bulls. Had a short stroll through the streets and came home at 6 P.M. At choir Practice tonight.</p>
<p>June. Saturday, 17. 1876.</p>
<p>At work again after a four days release. Our boy has been cutting thistles out of the spring grain with a spud and we were at this job today. There are a great amount of them as the spring suited their growth. Had a nice rain this forenoon, the turnips are up nicely.</p>
<p>Sunday, 18.</p>
<p>In the forenoon at S School lesson, Acts VI chap. "The seven deacons chosen and set apart for their work by the apostles". At home this afternoon, Aunt Lizzie Ferguson & Jennie are staying with us a few days. Spent evening at C M Church Brampton. Heard a young man preach text John III 14th</p>
<p>Monday, 19.</p>
<p>At work today constructing a new hay rack, made on the same principle as the old one (Humphrey's patent). the lumber is rock elm and basswood. Mrs E Ferguson, Viney & I drove to J C Snell's and spent the evening.</p>
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<p>June. Tuesday, 20. 1876.</p>
<p>Finished the job of spuding thistles in spring grain have just been one week at it. Have the new rack nearly finished, is 14 1/2 ft long and very strongly got-up. Received from T Crowforth for 3 fat sheep $15.00. Weather is quite cool, with some light showers.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 21.</p>
<p>Was horse hoeing the rape corn and potatoes, also the mangolds, these crops are in need of more rain just now their growth is nearly at a standstill. Had a team drawing manure into a pile in the field.</p>
<p>Thursday, 22.</p>
<p>Sold and delivered to K.C & Co 102 bush Treadwell @ $1.02 per bush. also the same 260 .lbs of wool @ 27 C per lb. Settled a $40.00 acc/ there. The wool market is very dull this season, and at present no prospects of improvement. Our fleeces averaged nearly 9 lbs.</p>
<p>June. Friday, 23. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon at mowing with the scythes, the fence corners around several of the grain fields, this grass is particularly good this season and will pay well for the time taken in curing it for hay. In town this evening at Choir practice and doing some necessary errands.</p>
<p>Saturday, 24.</p>
<p>The earth presents a very handsome appearance just now the fields are laden with the perfume of clover blossoms and grain has a deep rich green color, early peas are in blossom & barley just ready to shoot out. We drew in our first load of new hay from fence sides.</p>
<p>Sunday, 25.</p>
<p>Drove spring wagon to S School lesson, A Review of the past Quarter's lessons. The book of the Acts is one of deep interest and we have only studied the first six chapters during 3 months. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight, text, John 1st 29 verse.</p>
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<p>June. Monday, 26. 1876.</p>
<p>This morning we started to cut clover with mower, it is a very fair crop and somewhat down & tangled, will not be able to cut neatly. Spent evening in town at the semi-monthly meeting of Young People's Association of C M Church music, readings &c &c.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 27.</p>
<p>Working this forenoon in root crop and hoeing corn. Run the mower again this afternoon and drew in three loads of first class hay. The clover is just in full bloom very few of the blossoms faded any. Weather very warm and dry.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 28.</p>
<p>Finished mowing the clover field. Borrowed R Watson's sulky rake for to try how we would like it before buying one, it makes for less work for both man & beast at times of raking but hardly rakes as clean as the revolving rake, the first time over the field.</p>
<p>June. Thursday, 29. 1876.</p>
<p>Worked hard all day and late tonight trying to get all the clover hay in, have 14 loads hauled, there is a small load yet in the field, 7 3/4 acres. The hay is very bright and green not having had a drop of rain on it from first to last curing.</p>
<p>Friday, 30.</p>
<p>At 8 A. M. I commenced with our mower to cut a 23 acre field of timothy for J C Snell on his upper farm at No 16. Got through nearly 8 acres of it today. Spent evening and staid all night at Willow Lodge intending to do some work tomorrow, even if it is a public holiday.</p>
<p>July. Saturday, 1.</p>
<p>Worked nearly all forenoon at the job of yesterday when a rain started from the east which promises to be a protracted one so left work and came home. JCS. and family spent afternoon here. In evening we went to Concert Hall, Brampton to a concert for C M Church, singers & reader were from Toronto, Realized $ {blank space}</p>
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<p>July. Sunday, 2. 1876.</p>
<p>A rainy day, warm and misty. Went to S School on horse tack under an umbrella, about 15 persons present lesson, I Chron XXVIII 1 to 10. "King David's charge to his son Solomon on his ascension to the throne of Israel". Spent remainder of day at home, raining quite hard this evening, but it is a great blessing of the whole country just now.</p>
<p>Monday, 3.</p>
<p>Some more rain the winding up of yesterday's storm. Went to Main's Steam Mill with a load of peas & oats for chopping. Working in the root field, thinning the mangold crop, transplanting some of them, promise a fair crop.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 4.</p>
<p>Resumed cutting grass at Willow Lodge Farm this morning but was stopped by rain again at noon, so came home At same work as yesterday afternoon. Visitors today, Miss S Fulliames & E Oconnor of Yorkville, Mrs McNichol of Orangeville, K.F. Snell & Mrs J C Snell. Had a nice moonlight drive tonight to No 14 1st line east.</p>
<p>July, Wednesday, 5. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon in town, waiting for the grinding of a grist of 12 bush of Treadwell wheat. Afternoon were cutting thistles on the flats and resowing the rape plot as the first sowing is nearly destroyed by the flies. We had another heavy shower of rain today.</p>
<p>Thursday, 6.</p>
<p>Was cutting grass all day at J C Snell's, it being a bright warm day the horses suffered somewhat as the machine runs with a heavy draft this year. This evening drove spring wagon load of young ladies up to Snell's lake, it was beautiful moon light.</p>
<p>Friday, 7.</p>
<p>Completed the task of mowing 23 acres of meadow for JCS. The weather has been broken which has made the job twice as long in doing it, the hay will be somewhat damaged. Spent evening in town had no attendance at Choir Practice Sold "Old Fan" mare to E Watson @ $27.00</p>
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<p>July. Saturday, 8. 1876.</p>
<p>Have mowed with scythes the orchard grass 1 3/4 acres in young orchard and bound it in sheaves, it is ripe and will be handier to thresh when bound. It is a heavy crop. This has been the hottest day yet mercury over 90 {symbol for degrees} in shade nearly all day.</p>
<p>Sunday, 9.</p>
<p>At S School at 10 o'clock lesson, II Chron, I 1 to 17, "Solomon's Choice", Wisdom and knowledge before riches and honor. Heard Rev Saml Salton in C M church Brampton tonight text, Luke XII 20th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 10.</p>
<p>Started mowing the ten acre field of timothy on "other place" it promises a very fair crop. Drew in the orchard grass sheaves, two loads. had a very heavy rain this afternoon, so haying is suddenly stopped for a time. Spent evening at meeting of Y.P.A of C M Church.</p>
<p>July, Tuesday, 11. 1876.</p>
<p>Dosed the field potatoes with a dry mixture of 15 lbs flour and 1 lb Paris Green. there does not appear to be many Colorado on them yet. Nothing of any account done at hay making today. Spent evening at Dr Patullo's fine house & grounds by Y. P.Association.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 12.</p>
<p>Weather continues dull and sultry. Run the mower two hours this morning. Afternoon drew in four loads of hay but it was not in good order. There is an extreme growth in vegetation the fodder corn planted five weeks ago is now nearly 3 ft high.</p>
<p>Thursday, 13.</p>
<p>Finished the mowing. At home and abroad have mowed 40 acres this afternoon we horse-raked what was cut in the morning and had one third of it into cocks when there descended one of the heaviest thunder showers of the season, a real soaker, there are no cracks in the ground now.</p>
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<p>July. Friday, 14. 1876.</p>
<p>A fine clear day and good weather promises to be for a time at least. Working lively in hay field all day, turning and shaking out the hay and hauling in this evening. Raspberries and cherries are now rip and in abundance.</p>
<p>Saturday, 15.</p>
<p>Hay harvest in completed once more, had 19 loads of timothy hay off 9 1/2 acres. it is of very good quality and unloaded the greater part of it with horse fork. In all we have this year 35 loads of hay, besides a crop of millet now growing very rapidly.</p>
<p>Sunday, 16.</p>
<p>As usual to S School at 10 A.M. lesson, "Solomon's Temple" II Chron XIII 1 to 15. A rather difficult lesson for the teachers yet one that some of the children took an interest in. In town tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text Revelations II 10th.</p>
<p>July. Monday, 17. 1876.</p>
<p>At work in the root plot all day, horse hoeing and hand hoeing the turnips, the grass and weeds have got the start of us making it slow and hard work thining turnips. The promise of a good crop is only middling as far as one can judge at present.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 18.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday. The millet has grown very rapidly and is just coming out in head in some places. In six weeks from planting the fodder corn has grown to nearly 6 ft in height. Bought a bushel of cherries at No !0 @ $1 per bush.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 19.</p>
<p>Hoeing turnips continued was the business of today. After tea this evening we made the first start at the harvest by cradling half an acre of Treadwell on the Etobicoke Mills facing the south, a heavy crop and straw pretty bright but wheat is a little midged</p>
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<p><br /> July. Thursday, 20. 1876.</p>
<p>Heigh Ho! for a drive to the Caledon Mountains, Our whole family and J C Snell's family started early this morning for to spend a day of recreation We lunched in McLaren's woods and had a fine from his castle 51 ft high. from there we drove through the wild scenery at the forks of the Credit, got home at sundown.</p>
<p>Friday, 21.</p>
<p>We had a very enjoyable day yesterday indeed and look forward eagerly to the time when we will again have a picnic. Separated the ram lambs from the rest of the flock 18 of them they are a good even lot. Spent the day cutting wheat on the hills with reaper.</p>
<p>Saturday, 22.</p>
<p>This morning I started to cut a field of Treadwell for Mr. Jno Woodhall. but at noon rain came and stopped the proceedings, however it only turned out to be a light rain. In town this evening an hour or two got a close hair crop at J W Wood's.</p>
<p>July. Sunday, 23. 1876.</p>
<p>At S School this morning, lesson I Kings VIII, 5 to 21. "The Temple dedicated to worship of God". Afternoon was at C M School Brampton, the Bible class tonight by Mr A. Morton, is a good one. Took tea at Mrs Trueman's. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text, tonight, Revelations XXII 17th.</p>
<p>Monday, 24.</p>
<p>Finished cutting 8 acres of wheat for J Woodhall. Our hired man "Dan" is today binding wheat at R Watson's. Afternoon we were reaping and I binding alone at our own wheat, From extreme heat of two weeks past we now have cool weather almost frost at nights.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 25.</p>
<p>With the help of R Watson and man we finished cutting and binding all our wheat some of it will not be worth threshing because of the rust. Afternoon was horsehoeing in the root crops. Made a sale of sheep and Berkshire to J C Snell and Bros.</p>
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<p>July, Wednesday, 26. 1876.</p>
<p>Cutting barley for the first today, it is yet rather green in some places hot having ripened evenly, was so badly down and twisted that we had to keep two scythes a going all the time where the machine run over it. Miss Jennie Peacock is here on a visit.</p>
<p>Thursday, 27.</p>
<p>Hauling the wheat from over the creek, brought it all in 7 loads beside raking the stubble with swath rake. The weather is very cool and has threatened rain all day and we are having a little rain this evening. Today for the first we had new potatoes.</p>
<p>Friday, 28.</p>
<p>The harvest is rather tardy just now, have to turn the cut barley over every day, it dries so slowly Was drawing the other field of wheat this afternoon, about one half of the field we stored in the barn for fodder but will thresh the rest of it,. Sister Em had some lady visitors today from town.</p>
<p>July. Saturday, 29. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent most of the day in the barley field, cutting, binding shocking and cocking, as it required. After tea we brought in two loads of loose barley. Went to town tonight on foot. Bought and paid for at W. J. Euarts a pair of laced fine shoes @ $6.00.</p>
<p>Sunday, 30.</p>
<p>Drove to S School this morning lesson, I Kings VIII, 22 to 30. "King Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple". At home all afternoon reading &c. This evening heard Rev Wm McFadden preach, text, Romans I 16th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 31.</p>
<p>Sent a man and team to R Watson's threshing. With other team we were hauling in barley some half dozen loads in prime condition. Started feeding the fodder corn to the stock, some of it is now mamoth {sic} in height the cattle eat it greedily.</p>
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<p>Aug. Tuesday, 1. 1876.</p>
<p>Finds us this year in the midst of barley harvest. Was reaping with machine most of the day, have about 6 acres yet to cut out of 19 acres. Weather for harvesting is all that could be desired, being dry very dry, the dust on the public roads is oppressive.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 2.</p>
<p>Put in a busy time today. In forenoon was binding barley mostly for convenience in hauling in and putting on the top of the mows. Miss Hattie Moreland is our visitor this week. Yesterday morning we put the second application of Paris Green on potatoes.</p>
<p>Thursday, 3.</p>
<p>Cut the last of the two fields of barley (18 acres), that on the low ground was green and rusty and will be the worst of the crop,. Afternoon was drawing in and unloading with horse fork,</p>
<p>Aug. Friday, 4. 1876.</p>
<p>Commenced reaping a 7 1/2 acre field of black oats, there is a good crop except an acre which is blighted with rust on the intense heat of a month ago, Do the most of our hauling in the afternoons. Spent evening at choir Practice.</p>
<p>Saturday, 5.</p>
<p>Have nearly half of the oats cut and bound up. Cut the last jof the barley 1 1/2 acres in old orchard field plowed and manured this spring, sowed on 26th of May, it has proved to be the best barley we have got this season.</p>
<p>Sunday, 6.</p>
<p>Attended Quarterly Meeting at Brampton C M Church Rev Jno Learoyd preached text - Luke XIX 10th verse. Afternoon at home, Heard Rev S Salton preach tonight text Hebrews XI 1st verse A sermon on faith.</p>
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<p>Aug. Monday, 7. 1876.</p>
<p>With the help of A.M. Campbell we finished cutting, binding and stooking our oats. Weather continues very dry with any apparent prospects of rain, Early ripe apples and pears are all now the luxuries for the palate,</p>
<p>Tuesday, 8.</p>
<p>Forenooon drawing the last of the barley except the rakings. Spent afternoon cutting with reaper and scythes the crop of mixed oats & peas, it has proved to be a failure, the oats have not kept the peas up from lying on the ground. (Sold first ram lamb to Mr Goulding of Amaranth.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 9.</p>
<p>The result of reaping yesterday was wasting a great many peas. Today we started work in large pea field pulling with scythes. Father mowed part of the Hungarian grass and raked barley stubble with R. Watson's sulky rake.</p>
<p>Aug. Thursday, 10. 1876.</p>
<p>At last we have secured the barley crop by bringing in the rakings. Was drawing the mixed crop, had 8 large loads, which will make good fodder after threshing. In the evening, went through the "Peel Banner" with eagerness as these busy times the papers are refreshing.</p>
<p>Friday, 11.</p>
<p>Had some assistance from our neighbors for half a day at cutting peas, however we were busy all day hauling oats and peas. Also drew a load of Hungarian hay from the flats in first class order. Tonight went through some more newspapers from town.</p>
<p>Saturday, 12.</p>
<p>Working lively at drawing in oats, pretty heavy job because of the high pitching in the barn, beside the weather is exceedingly oppressive. The grass is losing all its freshness, which it has maintained so well all summer.</p>
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<p>Aug. Sunday, 13. 1876.</p>
<p>For various reasons we did not go to S School this morning Being very tired from a very heavy week's work and the day very warm. However it proved a long day around the house and think will not try the same plan again for some time. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight text Matt XVII 1st.</p>
<p>Monday, 14.</p>
<p>Put in a severe day's work at cutting peas. I cut fully 2 acres, three of us cutting 5 acres. Started work this morning at 4.30 A.M. today and quit at 7.30 P.M. Mercury today was 85 {symbol for degrees} in the shade.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 15.</p>
<p>Completed the harvest cutting at last. Also mowed the millet in old orchard some 3 acres. Afternoon we brought in unloaded with horse fork 5 loads of peas. Visitors this evening from town Miss J Peacock and Mr Little.</p>
<p>Aug. Wednesday, 16. 1876.</p>
<p>And another hard day's work nearly completed the harvest brought in eleven loads of peas, stowing them away in all sorts of corners about the barn and up among the rafters. Weather is still very dry.</p>
<p>Thursday, 17.</p>
<p>Once more the old saw is repeated "Harvest Home" The weather through out has been favorable, which accounts for us being through in such good season. Had 23 loads of peas off 10 1/2 acres. This afternoon working at the crop of millet.</p>
<p>Friday, 18.</p>
<p>Housed the millet in fine condition, 8 loads in all the hay mows are all well filled this year. The livestock will be well provided for next winger. In town tonight and at choir practice, having a good sing is an evening well spent,</p>
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<p>Aug. Saturday, 19. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon washing all the sheep, great & small {57}, in Etobicoke, had to make a dam to get enough water for the job, the wool had got so begrimed with dust & sweat that washing was needed badly. The day was very warm. Afternoon was spent hoeing turnips.</p>
<p>Sunday, 20.</p>
<p>At S School this morning lesson, Prov III 1 to 20. "The Value of wisdom". These lessons are full of instruction but are pretty hard subjects on which to interest a class of young boys. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text Hebrews IV, 16th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 21.</p>
<p>Spend an half hour every morning now feeding corn to the cattle. Sent our man to E Dale's threshing. We were engaged all day in putting down a new hard maple floor in the kitchen, the original floor was pine, very dark in color and never looked well.</p>
<p>Aug. Tuesday, 22. 1876.</p>
<p>Finished the new floor and it looks capital the maple being nicely variegated in color and as hard as wood can possibly be. Was building a rail fence around the fodder corn. Spent last evening and tonight both in town, making preparations for the Centennial.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 23.</p>
<p>A dusty, dirty job was the work of today helping Learment to thresh against a head wind. Mrs John Mason, Senr of Missouri came here today on a visit. we are expecting some more friends from there shortly. Dry the weather is still no rain for 4 weeks.</p>
<p>Thursday, 24.</p>
<p>Is observed by the Brampton people as a civic holiday, a cheap excursion to Niagara Falls return tickets $1.50. Today had one team hauling manure and with the other was cross plowing the pea land it is almost impossible to plow the ground it is so hard.</p>
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<p>Aug. Friday, 25. 1876.</p>
<p>Took noon train today from Toronto to do some business there before starting for Philadelphia changed $25. into American money at a premium of 10 percent. Bought a return ticket for $9.00 and some other necessaries for the trip. Put up tonight at the Albion Hotel.</p>
<p>Saturday, 26.</p>
<p>Took G.W.R. train at 10 A.M. via Hamilton and Niagara Falls, to a partial view of them while crossing on the bridge. Thence through Lockport to Rochester, we did not stay long enough to see the city, will travel all night before reaching our journeys end.</p>
<p>Sunday, 27,</p>
<p>As day broke this morning, a scene of enchanting beauty, was presented in continued series of beautiful landscapes, which last all the way to Philadelphia arriving here at 11 AM. Our company of four, W. Smith, J Carter & A Campbell went right to our boarding housem 803 N, 26th street. Went to Church in the evening.</p>
<p>Aug. Monday, 28. 1876.</p>
<p>This morning we commenced doing the International Fair in right earnest. There are 236 acres enclosed from the beautiful Fairmount Park for the Fair ground. There are 5 immense buildings (one nearly 1/2 mile long) all filled with all kinds of products and machinery, besides 150 other buildings for every variety of use.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 29.</p>
<p>We spend all day on the ground only retiring once (as it is 50 cts a time) Have only time to go through hurridly and then not see more than half the show. There are 41 different countries represented and from all parts of the world, each one having a space alloted to them and the show their own peculiar products and manufactures.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 30.</p>
<p>We took a rest today from the rather tiresome job of walking in Fair. In taking the street cars down through the city. It has ,817,448 of population, covers 82,700 acres of land. We visited Independence Hall and saw the relics of one hundred years ago. the United States Mint, the Girard College an immense store building endowed by a simple citizen @$6,000,000.</p>
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<p>Aug. Thursday, 31. 1876</p>
<p>Today we spent in Fair, there are steam cars running all around the grounds from which a good view of the whole may be obtained. A steam elevator in an iron skeleton frame 250 ft high you can bird's eye view of all and the whole city. Bought some specimens of olive wood from Palestine and other little things from foreign lands.</p>
<p>Sept. Friday, 1.</p>
<p>The live stock department was opened today it make a separate show of itself, as yet only the horses are on exhibition. Canada has 54 splendid horses there, one from Brampton U States shows some valuable blood horses England some heavy horses. Took the noon train for New York, arrived at 4 P.M. put up at Cosmopilitan Hotel and a moon light view of the City.</p>
<p>Saturday, 2.</p>
<p>Took the boat this morning to Rockaway beach, situated 30 miles out of the City of Long Island. After 3 hours of pleasant sailing we arrived at the surf and saw hundreds of folks bathing in the old Alantic's {sic} briny waves. The sea breezes are delightful, after spending 4 hours, gathering shells and mementos we set sail for New York and got there just after dark.</p>
<p>Sept. Sunday, 3. 1876.</p>
<p>Took the ferry boat this morning across East river into Brooklyn, a fine old city to hear Rev DeWitt Salmage preach in his Tabernacle, holding 6000 persons. His text is Isaiah XXVIII 27th & 28th. and his sermon unique and eloquent though plain. Afternoon went to Central Park, it is the handsomest we ever saw, it is almost impossible to describe it.</p>
<p>Monday 4.</p>
<p>At 8.30 a.m. we bade adieu to New York with all its richness & magnificense Took the steam boat "Daniel Drew" up the Hudson River, 150 miles to Albany, the state capital. The trip up the river and the scenery was really the most enjoyable part of the whole trip, it was grand, we were 9 hours sailing nearly an average of 18 miles an hour.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 5.</p>
<p>Travelled all last night at a high rate of speed on N.Y. Central RR,. from Albany, through Utica Rochester to Buffalo at 7 o'clock this morning, thence by rail to the Bridge over Niagara in sight of the mighty Falls. Got to Hamilton at noon and Toronto by 2 P.M. and home again, at 5 oclock, tired and hungry.</p>
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<p>Sept. Wednesday, 6. 1876.</p>
<p>At home during my absence several friends from States have arrived. Uncle Jno Ferguson and wife on a two month visit for their health, R.G. Ferguson from Bay City was here a few days but had left for home previous to my arrival. Done nothing today but talk about the sights and to rest.</p>
<p>Thursday, 7</p>
<p>There is yet no break in the severe drouth, which has lasted for ;nearly two months. Plowing is almost an impossibility as the ground is so hard. Have not sowed any Fall wheat this year. Spent today hauling with wagon the stones off the newly seeded clover field. In town tonight with team.</p>
<p>Friday, 8.</p>
<p>Sent our man to A Woodhall's threshing. Father, Viney and the Missouri friends started in spring wagon this morning for to drive to Scarborough to visit my aunt's. Spent the afternoon pleasantly at C M S S. Picnic of Brampton held at "Eldorado".</p>
<p>Sept. Saturday, 9. 1876.</p>
<p>Very little important work can now be done on the farm, this morning I hitched up and tried to plow but no go, had to give it up, went in the house and helped to churn, &c. Afternoon we had a job in removing a rail fence. Took the ewe lambs (10) away from their dams, to feed them better.</p>
<p>Sunday, 10.</p>
<p>At S School this morning after a second three weeks absence. lesson, Prov XXXI 10 ti 31. "The excellent woman". Mr Haines of Cheltenham was present and gave a good address to the school. Heard Rev W McFadden preach in town tonight, text, Jeremiah VIII 21st verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 11.</p>
<p>Took a before breakfast ride to Willow Lodge on an important errand for aunt Lizzie Ferguson. Sent our man to R Smith's threshing. Spent the day around home, doing the chores and some little work around the house picking apples and digging a bagful of "Murphy's" &c &c.</p>
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<p>Sept. Tuesday, j12. 1876.</p>
<p>Our folks drove to town to do a little trade in family groceries Done very little work today in fact the routine "fall" work is at a stand still because of the drouth. After tea Em and I drove to town. J C Snell's little folks are staying here while their father and mother are at Centennial.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 13.</p>
<p>Took a grist 10 bush Treadwell to Main's Mill Brampton. Getting everything in readiness about the barn for the threshing tomorrow and day following. Weather dry still, almost the last vestige of green has disappeared from the grass Cattle are living on the fodder corn.</p>
<p>Thursday, 14.</p>
<p>Commenced threshing this morning with A. Rossiter's machine. Today we put through the fall wheat and oats, of the former we will have about 120 bush off 8 acres, the latter about 350 bush off 7 1/2 acres, also threshed 80 bush of mixed oats and peas. We had a disagreeable head wind today.</p>
<p>Sept. Friday, 15. 1876.</p>
<p>A fine day with wind from the right quarter. Finished threshing the barley about 4 P.M. will have probably 450 bush off 19 acres. In the two days work will have fully 1000 bush. Spent the evening at Edmonton Lodge. I.O.O.F. an open meeting, a crowded house and good entertainment. Our Ella sang a song.</p>
<p>Saturday, 16.</p>
<p>Spent the day with team and two men at D Wiggins threshing. Sister Rilley got home last night after a visit to Oshawa. Mother starts for same place today for a week's visit. Last night I received a letter from cousin Thos Harrington of Missouri.</p>
<p>Sunday 17.</p>
<p>At S School this morning, lesson Ecclesiastes, XII, chap, A Godly life a most interesting lesson and easily applied to the children's wants In town tonight, heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text, Mark VII, 37th verse. The glorious rain is upon us at last from N.East started this afternoon.</p>
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<p>Sept. Monday, 18. 1876.</p>
<p>Just a splendid rain, falling slowly and steadily for 24 hours. Cleared off at noon. Spent afternoon with two hands and team at R Watson's threshing. there has been scarcely any frost yet this season. At home this evening.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 19.</p>
<p>At R Watson's all forenoon. After dinner started plowing some pea stubble beyond the creek for fall wheat . Had other team drawing to the barn the last of the fodder corn. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange one candidate initiated.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 20.</p>
<p>Sowed 3 bush of Seneca wheat on 1 1/2 acres, the land was in good order, worked nearly as fine as a fallow. Started plowing the oat stubble land for rye. After tea I drove over to Guy Bell's for bush of rye.</p>
<p>Sept. Thursday, 21. 1876.</p>
<p>Had both teams at the plowing. In the afternoon we sowed 6 1/2 bush of rye on 3 1/2 acres. The land plows and works well for the amount of rain has been very limited. This evening we had some visitors Misses R Carter & S Campbell and W Smith, R J Nichols & A Campbell.</p>
<p>Friday, 22.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon putting the finishing touches to the fall seeding 3 1/2 rye & 1 1/2 of wheat. Sold to J Woodhall a Berkshire 3 months old @ $10.00. Was hauling in a straw stack into town. In town this evening a few minutes at Conservator Office and at Choir Practice.</p>
<p>Saturday, 23.</p>
<p>Drawing straw and moving chaff, fixing all the fodder in order for winter. Fanning a load of barley for market, picking a few fallen apples, &c &c Sold to Robert Norris a Cotswold ram lamb @ $20.00, also a Berkshire sow @ $9.00.</p>
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<p>Sept. Sunday, 24. 1876.</p>
<p>Em and I drove in buggy up to S School, lesson, A Review of the past Quarters lessons, the subjects, golden texts and general outline, it is an interesting exercise and proves which have been the most attentive scholars. In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text, Deut. XXIX 29th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 25.</p>
<p>A bright, warm day, and very suitable for the job we were at namely washing the lambs 16 rams 4 ewe lambs & 4 shearling ewes. Heated the water and done the washing in a box in the yard. Wrote and sent a letter to S.F. Harrington of Joplin Missouri.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 26.</p>
<p>First day, Co. Peel, Ag. Society's Fall Fair. Drove to town in the evening and met mother and Elsie at RR Depot on their return from Oshawa. Started the regular Fall plowing in pea stubble land in front field. A cold wet night.</p>
<p>Sept. Wednesday, 27. 1876.</p>
<p>Brampton Fair Day morning was miserably cold and wet. however at 10 A.M. it blew up dry but was a chilly day. The attendance of people was large and amount of stuff in all departments fully up to average of former years. Took two prizes on lambs. Sold 9 ram lambs</p>
<p>Thursday, 28.</p>
<p>Drove to Willow Lodge with 8 r lambs that J C Snell bought from us @ $17.00 each. they were the pick of the whole lot. Afternoon we made a start at potato harvest but rain came on and put a stop to business suddenly. Uncle Jno Ferguson and wife are here tonight.</p>
<p>Friday, 29.</p>
<p>Had one team plowing in pea land. The rest of our force were at the potato raising, plow a slice off each side of drill then throw them out with a potato form, they will not yield well for the quantity of ground. In town this evening,</p>
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<p>Sept. Saturday, 30. 1876.</p>
<p>How differently spent from the first day of the month the latter was spent in New York City and today was spent at the on between the plow handles. Had our man Dan at potato harvesting. Visitors today, Mr & Mrs James Mason of Chicago & Mr & Mrs Jno Ferguson of Missouri also Mrs Jno Mason</p>
<p>Oct. Sunday, 1.</p>
<p>Spent the forenoon at S School lesson, Acts VII 1 to 19. "Stephen's defence before the Jewish Council" The "Northern Messenger" was distributed as usual twice a month, it contains a portrait of Commodore Vanderble of New York. Heard Rev S Salton preach in town tonight, text John XX, 22nd</p>
<p>Monday, 2.</p>
<p>One team plowing all day, one man working in potato patch. the rest of the folks went away visiting to Modelands & Thompson's 3rd & 4th lines east. Spent evening in town at Y.P. Association meeting at C M Church, the entertainment was music and readings, also plenty of fun.</p>
<p>Oct. Tuesday, 3. 1876.</p>
<p>Programme of work today was similiar to yesterday, the plowing is a heavy job, the land that was worked so wet last spring is very hard, the rain of this fall has not had but little effect on it. This evening we started the job of peeling apples for drying.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 4.</p>
<p>Guelph Central Fair is just now in full blast and a great many of the neighbours are away to it this morning, Father went up. Spent the day plowing. The weather is cool, frosty nights.</p>
<p>Thursday, 5.</p>
<p>Plowing yet but will soon get through that field. The rest of our force was picking up apples, they picked 12 barrels of fallen apples and started hand picking, they are a good crop, plentiful but not large in size. Uncle J.F. and wife are here tonight.</p>
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<p>Oct. Friday, 6. 1876.</p>
<p>Rain last night but this morning a cold blast from West, promises frost. Sent a grist of chopping peas and oats to mill, Brampton. Finished plowing the pea land. Visitors today from Minto, Mr James Stinson, wife & family. "Conservator" newspaper comes to hand enlarged one fourth and improved.</p>
<p>Saturday, 7.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon running the furrows in front of the house. Picking apples, have 25 barrels in all now gathered, 10 hard and other for cider and drying. A good many to pick yet there being a good crop.. The first snow flakes appeared today.</p>
<p>Sunday, 8.</p>
<p>In the morning we went to S School, lesson, Acts VII 35 to 57 "A continuation of Stephen's defense". The Brampton C.M.S School held their Anniversary services today Rev Mr Glover of Albion preached in morning. This evening we heard Rev Mr Rutledge of Yorkville preach, text, John XII 32nd verse.</p>
<p>Oct. Monday, 9. 1876.</p>
<p>Attacked another field with vigor with team and plow. The field beyond the creek it is in fine order turns up like a garden. In town tonight at the Anniversary C M S School, they had no tea, and made no charge at the the door but collected $120.00.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 10.</p>
<p>On Sunday night last we had the killing frost of the season, the ground was frozen one inch deep. At the same occupation as yesterday. Had two men at Woodhall's threshing. To town again tonight for to bring up some of the folks.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 11.</p>
<p>Forenoon was at the plow. After dinnner went to Auction Sale of Farm, Stock, Implements & Furniture belonging to the late Saml Huxley, the farm of 48 1/2 acres sold for $5050.00. Emm, Ella & I spent evening with the No 10 young folks at Mr Wm Campbell's, No 20.</p>
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<p>Oct. Thursday, 12. 1876.</p>
<p>Drew to Brampton and sold to K.C. & Co 195 bush barley in three loads @ 75 C per bush. The highest market price was 77C today but ours only weighed 46 lbs to bush and was counted No.2 barley. Spent evening at meeting of Y.P.A of CM Church. Had some good music & reading</p>
<p>Friday, 13.</p>
<p>At the plow again today climbing the steep Etobicoke banks. Had other team drawing a pile of well rotted manure on young orchard field as a top dressing to the trees. In town tonight for an hour or so. Got my hair barbered at J E Woods.</p>
<p>Saturday, 14.</p>
<p>Sold to K.C.& Co and delivered 130 bush barley at same price as before. Have a load or two yet of barley to sell. Made a lot of money scatter in paying up several small bills. Yesterday was a warm clear day but today is bitter cold.</p>
<p>Oct. Sunday, 15. 1876.</p>
<p>To Sunday School on foot against a cold Nor Wester with snowflakes occasionally flying. lesson, Acts VII 52 to 60. the martyrdom of Stephen". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge. In town tonight and heard in C M Church a minister just from England, text, Acts XXVI 28th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 16.</p>
<p>To the plowing again beyond the Etobicoke. Had the Missouri friends here last night and today, they are making preparations for starting homeward soon In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Potts of Toronto preach text from the Acts, "Men and brethren what shall we do".</p>
<p>Tuesday, 17.</p>
<p>At same work as yesterday and finishing plowing the field. Have the other team still at the manure hauling now from the chip yard. There is being held in C M Church, Brampton a "Four day's meeting, preaching 3 times a day, tonight Rev Jno Learoyd preached text, Matt XVI, 26th.</p>
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<p>Oct. Wednesday, 18. 1876.</p>
<p>Our friends and visitors from the States took their departure at 8.30 A.M. by G.T.R.R. after a two months stay in this their native land. Spent the day plowing in old orchard field. Weather is fine, has the appearance of Indian summer.</p>
<p>Thursday, 19.</p>
<p>Commenced the root harvest by pulling by hand and topping 4 loads of Mangolds, they are only small in size and as crop are almost a failure. The four day's meeting in town is well attended at every service This evening a blind man preached a good sermon on "Justification by Faith".</p>
<p>Friday, 20.</p>
<p>Drew in the remainder of the mangold only 5 loads about 120 bush off 1/2 acre. Finished the plowing of ground of Hungarian sod very heavy work, the land is getting harder every day, rain is wanted. In town tonight and heard in C.M.Church Mrs Youmans of Picton give an address on Temperance, the best I have ever heard.</p>
<p>Oct. Saturday, 21. 1876.</p>
<p>One team plowing and one team hauling gravel from the creek for the paths in dooryard, also leaf mould from the woods for the garden, and some sand for the real clay spots of ground in front field. Quite a warm day for the season of the year.</p>
<p>Sunday, 22.</p>
<p>S. School at 10 A.M. lesson, "The Acts" VIII, 9 to 25. "Simon the sorcerer". At 2 P.M. was at the C M S School. Brampton, the same lesson there and was well taught in the Bible class. In evening heard Rev Wm Briggs of Toronto preach, text, Isaiah XXXII, 20th. An excellent sermon followed, briefly on mission work.</p>
<p>Monday, 23.</p>
<p>How it rains, since midnight and until noon today it has come down steadily. Spent the day working in and around the barn. In town tonight at annual Missionary meeting of C M church addresses were given by Rev Dr Jeffers, Rev Mr Bredin and W H Gibbs of Oshawa</p>
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<p>Oct. Tuesday, 24. 1876.</p>
<p>Both teams plowing in fall wheat stubble field. The rain has improved the condition of the ground for plowing. Weather is warm after the rain. Have all the cattle stabled and fed at night.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 25.</p>
<p>Today we completed plowing the field was working at yesterday. Had a visit from Mr Jno Newhouse of St Catherines, his principal theme is religion and revival meetings. This evening at home and finished another job for this year viz. paring apples for drying.</p>
<p>Thursday, 26.</p>
<p>Spent the whole day with our full force at Jno Learment's threshing The folks at home were in town doing some shopping suitable for this season, that is providing articles for protection in winter. The roads are very muddy just now, have more or less rain every day, sometimes snow squalls</p>
<p>Oct. Friday, 27. 1876.</p>
<p>This forenoon was improved by taking into barn the remnant of the straw stack. Afternoon shovelling furrows &c &c. To town tonight in buggy, at 6 P.M. mother took G.T.R.train for Oshawa for to take care of a "new baby" Rice. At choir Practice as usual.</p>
<p>Saturday, 28.</p>
<p>A snow storm has taken place during last night, which has taken all the heat today could raise to put it out of sight. Yesterday, sold a ram lamb to Mr Caugherty of Caledon @ $10.00 and today one to Mr R Carter @ $10.00. Today we finished all the plowing except where the turnip crop stands</p>
<p>Sunday, 29.</p>
<p>At S School this morning, attendance not quite up to the mark, because of the bad roads, lesson, Acts VIII, 25 to 40, "Philip and the Eunuch", on the subject of Christian baptism. Tonight in Brampton heard Rev S Salton, preach text, Matt XI, 12 verse.</p>
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<p>Oct. Monday, 30. 1876.</p>
<p>Started two plows to work this morning in oat stubble field intended for fallow next summer. Paid the note of $75.00 due for broadcast seeder to Bright & Thayer of Brampton. Spent this evening in town at meeting Y.P.Association in Lecture-room of CM Church, Readings and music were the order of the evening.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 31.</p>
<p>Completed the job we started at yesterday. The plowing is all done except where the turnip crop now stands. The weather is beautifully mild the past two day and superb moonlihgt nights. Tonight is All Hallow-E'en and consequently mischief will be rife among the boys.</p>
<p>Nov. Wednesday, 1.</p>
<p>Dawned with a dense mist and the air as warm as a spring morning. The turnip harvest was started today the crop is thin and small one and will not yield more than one third taking them up the usual way, topping with hoes and plowing out.</p>
<p>Nov. Thursday, 2. 1876.</p>
<p>Today has been appointed by Lieut. Gov. Macdonald of Ontario as a Thanksgiving day. A great many people are spending it at shooting consequently all the woods around ar ringing with the noise of guns. Em and I went to town tonight to P.M. S.School anniversary.</p>
<p>Friday, 3.</p>
<p>The tea meeting last night was a good one. singing by the school and recitations also by them. Still at the turnips and have all in but a couple of loads have in 12 loads about 350 bush. Tonight a school meeting is held in our section</p>
<p>Saturday, 4.</p>
<p>Turnip harvest completed as well as other harvesting for this year. Will have about 400 bush of turnips. Drew off all the tops into another field for the cattle and started right away to plow the ground Mother arrived home tonight from Oshawa.</p>
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<p>Nov. Sunday, 5. 1876.</p>
<p>Attended Quarterly Meeting at Brampton C M Church at 10 A.M. Rev S Salton preached, text, Exodus III 2nd verse. The turnout of people was not as large as usual owing to bad state of roads. Took dinner and tea at J.W.Mains Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text, Revelations VII 9th &10th</p>
<p>Monday, 6.</p>
<p>Made a start at plowing with the two teams at the turnip ground but a heavy east rain set in at 10 o'clock A.M. and we had to put up for remainder of the day. Spent afternoon at filing saws and grinding axes. Also putting all the live stock safe under cover for the night.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 7.</p>
<p>Mailed a letter to T.F. Harrington of Joplin, Missouri. Spent this forenoon in "lower bush" sawing with cross cut a fallen maple tree. Afternoon was plowing. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange No 120. paid for some goods, received a few weeks ago $2.00.</p>
<p>Nov. Wednesday, 8. 1876.</p>
<p>At last the plowing is done on this farm for this year. Have plowed about 43 acres since Sept 15th nearly all with one plow. Spent part of today sawing in woods, at bush and hemlock. Weather is very dull and cloudy, but quite mild for so late in the season.</p>
<p>Thursday, 9.</p>
<p>Put in a steady days sawing in lower woods, at a large dry beech tree, cutting in 2 ft logs, then plan is an improvement on the old chopping into cordwood. At home tonight reading the "Guardian".</p>
<p>Friday, 10.</p>
<p>This morning we brought up from R Watson's a cider press belonging to W Broddy and made about 50 gals of cider from a pile of apples about 20 bush. In the woods again after dinner. In town tonight and at Choir Practice Received a newspaper from "Joplin" Missouri.</p>
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<p>Nov. Saturday, 11. 1876.</p>
<p>Finished sawing for the present Have now about 8 cords of wood cut. part 4 ft long & part 2ft long. Spent afternoon plowing sod in back field of "other place", only plowed one ridge, just to try the capacity of iron plow.</p>
<p>Sunday, 12.</p>
<p>Through the mud to S School this morning, lesson, Acts IX 19 to 32, "The early ministry of Apostle Paul". the chosen vessel to preach to the Gentiles. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight, text, Luke. XVII, 32nd verse. An impressive sermon on Lot's wife.</p>
<p>Monday, 13.</p>
<p>A warm, bright day. In the woods all forenoon. At noon our man's time being up he stopped work and was paid $100.00, the amount of wages due him. The funeral of late Mr Jno Pickard took place today. In town tonight at open meeting of Y.P.Association of CM Church the exercises were music & readings</p>
<p>Nov. Tuesday, 14. 1876.</p>
<p>Another forenoon was spent in woods. Afternoon we were doing the final ditching and shovelling at odd places for the approach of winter. J. C Snell and wife were here to tea tonight and he paid us $100.00 on stock acc/.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 15.</p>
<p>Drove to town this morning with small load of grain for chopping, also Dan Fletcher's trunk, he starts for England tomorrow. Brought A.F.Campbell and Jennie Peacock up home and they spent the afternoon. Drove them home again tonight. This morning I had a tooth extracted by T Graham.</p>
<p>Thursday, 16.</p>
<p>Spent the whole forenoon in hunting and shooting two dogs that made an attempt to worry our sheep this morning, but caught them in the act and charged them with leaden shot. Spent afternoon helping neighbour R. Watson at a job. At home tonight.</p>
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<p>Nov. Friday, 17. 1876.</p>
<p>Drew half a dozen loads of gravel from the flats for to fill the mudholes in barnyard Also drawing sand and spreading it on the clay spots in front field. Had a pastoral call from Rev Jno Learoyd. In town tonight and at Choir Practice</p>
<p>Saturday, 18.</p>
<p>Miss Lizzie McFaul came home with us last night to stay over Sunday. Today did not do any work of importance. a few chores and a while in the woods a shooting. Weather continues mild and scarcely any frost.</p>
<p>Sunday, 19.</p>
<p>A kind of a misty rain fell steadily all day. Went to S School on horseback, lesson Act IX 31 to 43. "Dorcas restored to life through instrumentality of the Apostle Peter". In consequence of the wet night and bad roads we spent evening at home. We had the Misses L McFaul and Tilly Snell.</p>
<p>Nov. Monday, 20. 1876.</p>
<p>Another wet day. Had a trip to "Willow Lodge" stock farm on business. Afternoon had a buggy ride to town and did not get home until dark which now comes at 5 o'clock. At home tonight nursing a cold and sore throat.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 21.</p>
<p>Spent the day helping Mr Thos Simpson to thresh. Jno Snell's Sons have just issued a large catalogue of their Berkshires and Cotswolds, illustrated with numerous cuts of the animals therein contained. We have had three wet days in succession.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 22.</p>
<p>Drove team and wagon over to Norval and brought from thence home 1440 lbs of wheat bran paying therefor 1/2 c per lb. The roads are extremely bad just now. Sold a ram lamb to D. Wiggins, Senr @ $8.00 and another to A Cheyne @ $5.00.</p>
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<p>Nov. Thursday, 23. 1876.</p>
<p>Dark and gloomy weather. Father went to town on foot to transact some little item of business. I spent the day fixing stands for the house plants and flowers. Sold the last lamb of the season to R Lowes @ $7.00. As usual spent evening at home.</p>
<p>Friday, 24.</p>
<p>Broke the sod for a foundation to a combined ash and smoke house to be built of brick a few feet from east corner of the kitchen, size to be 8 ft X 10 ft, with a double roof To night was spent eagerly perusing the papers, Brampton papers are full of letters on the Dunkin Act.</p>
<p>Saturday, 25.</p>
<p>Doing a variety of jobs, among these I completed the flower stand of planed basswood lumber having three shelves or steps. An hour or two in town this afternoon. Mailed a letter to Belleville for a Book on accounts The ground is white with snow today.</p>
<p>Nov. Sunday, 26. 1876.</p>
<p>To all appearance, winter is upon us once more for last night there fell fully four inches of snow. At S School this morning lesson, Acts IX 1 to 20. "The vision of Peter while at Joppa". In town at C M Church tonight. Rev J Wait of Streetsville preached text, Reb XVII 6th verse.</p>
<p>Monday, 27.</p>
<p>Spent another whole day at Thos Simpson's threshing. Em and I took tonight and was a couple of hours at meeting of Y.P.A. of C.M. Church, business music and readings were the order of the evening. Snow fell all day about 8 inches deep now.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 28.</p>
<p>Working among the stock in the barnyard all day. Sold a quantity of dry wood uncut to A Arthers @ $7.00 Bought of M. Gummerson a dressed hog weighing 204 lbs @ 5 3/4 C per lb. The sleighing is quite brisk today. Received from Belleville a "Canadian Accountant"</p>
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<p>Nov. Wednesday, 29. 1876.</p>
<p>Off to town to meet the early train with mother and Viney who went to Toronto to consult Dr Hodder about Viney's health. Weather is just frosty enough to keep the snow that fell on Monday, the sleighing is not good. In town again tonight.</p>
<p>Thursday, 30.</p>
<p>Did not do much important work today beside caring for the stock. The funeral of our neighbour, John Wilson who was killed by the kick of a horse took place this afternoon. At home tonight studying the "Canadian Accountant".</p>
<p>Friday, 1</p>
<p>This morning had decidedly a winter appearance, nearly a foot of snow on the level mercury 5 {symbol for degrees} below zero. In the morning, took a drive to Willow Lodge and saw the Berkshires over 100 in number In town tonight and at the Choir Practice.</p>
<p>Dec. Saturday 2. 1876.</p>
<p>Have all things about the barn in order for winter, the last job being making an addition to poultry house. Bought by auction in town a buffalo robe @$7.00 and 383 lbs of pork @ $6.25 per cwt. The local newspapers are now full of letters on the Dunkin Act.</p>
<p>Sunday, 3.</p>
<p>Drove sleigh up to S School this morning lesson Acts X, 34 to 50. "The Gentiles received into the Church". As a member of music committee of S School we met at Willow Lodge for to get ready for Aniversary {sic} at 3 P.M. In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text, Isaiah XXVIII, 16th</p>
<p>Monday, 4.</p>
<p>Made a start at drawing up the firewood from the lower woods but the ice on the creek gave away at the crossing place so that work on that job was stopped. Mrs J C Snell and her family spent the day here. Tonight I spent at "Safe Guard" Lodge I.O.O.F. Brampton</p>
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<p>Dec. Tuesday, 5. 1876.</p>
<p>Spent the whole forenoon at the blacksmith's shop, No 10, getting a s{illegible} of horses shod. After noon was helping J Learment at a job. Tonight was at Edmonton Orange No 130 and paid for 20 lbs sugar @ 8 3/4 c per lb The sleighing is nearly worn out on the roads.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 6.</p>
<p>Today was hauling some logs about 20 ft long from woods, to be cut into stovewood lengths by the crosscut saw. Sold to Mr Early of Esquesing 3 aged ewes for $20.00. Had a visit</p>
<p>Thursday, 7.</p>
<p>Was engaged in chopping into cordwood a large soft elm top, make perhaps 1 1/2 cords. Spent evening in Ebenezer Church at a "Dunkin" meeting, good addresses were given by Rev Jno Learoyd. George Graham and D J McKinnon with J C Snell as chairman.</p>
<p>Dec. Friday, 8. 1876.</p>
<p>Bought from G Pulfer 8 bush of Fern spring wheat @ $1.25 it is a fine sample and yielded well to the acre. Today was helping neighbor Jno Learment to butcher. In town tonight and received a paper from Joplin telling us of Uncle Jno Harrington's death.</p>
<p>Saturday, 9.</p>
<p>A very cold blustery day Hauled wood until noon then got tired of facing the cold and stopped work for today. In town tonight and received from "Conservator" Office 150 copies of tunes for our S School Aniversary A bitter cold night.</p>
<p>Sunday, 10.</p>
<p>Thermometer says 14 {symbol for degrees} below zero at daylight this morning. Drove sleigh to S School, the lesson, Acts XI 19 to 30. "The spread of the Gospel". Tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a temperance sermon in C.M. Church, Brampton, text, Acts XXIV, 25th verse.</p>
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<p>Dec. Monday, 11. 1876.</p>
<p>Passed the forenoon at blacksmithing getting our 3 yr old colt "Nellie" sharp shod all around. After dinner, went to Edmonton to a meeting in Town hall concerning the Dunkin Act. Speech by King Dodds against the Act and Mr Simpson in favor of Act, both good addresses, a large crowd of people. At Practice for singing at Ebenezer tonight.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 12.</p>
<p>An additional 4 inches of snow to the sleighing fell last night. Was hauling firewood all day from lower woods. The folks went to town in cutter to do some business. Received a letter from Oshawa and one from Joplin Missouri. At home tonight writing an address for the Public School.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 13.</p>
<p>Spent the day hauling firewood from lower woods. Tonight our whole family drove to town to hear Mrs Youmans of Picton deliver a temperance address in C M Church. Mayor Haggart presided, the house was crammed to over flowing, the speakers remarks stirred all, and the meeting was unanimous for Dunkin Act.</p>
<p>Dec. Thursday, 14. 1876.</p>
<p>Applied a box of McDougall's sheep dip to the ten ewe lambs to destroy the ticks. Split 25 elm rails and cut some cordwood in lower woods. To town again tonight to attend a committee meeting of Y.P. Association, held at Mr G Graham's residence.</p>
<p>Friday, 15.</p>
<p>A cold blustery day, working at wood business and have that job just about into shape have 4 or 5 cords of softwood for sale, extra over a year's stock of firewood in advance. In Brampton tonight at Concert Hall, heard Mr King Dodds speak against the Dunkin Bill.</p>
<p>Saturday, 16.</p>
<p>Today has proved to be a companion in weather to last Saturday, a little snow came down last night which today with a high West wind is blown in clouds of white Made ready and took to Main's Mill a grist and some peas and oats for chopping.</p>
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<p>Dec. Sunday, 17. 1876.</p>
<p>Another forenoon spent in the Ebenezer W.S.School, lesson, Acts XII, 1 to 17, "Peter's release from the prison by the Angel of the Lord" Drove to town tonight in a big snow storm and heard Rev Mr Reid preach in P.M. Church text Matt XI 23 & 24th verses. The choir made some very good singing.</p>
<p>Monday, 18.</p>
<p>Voting on the Dunkin Act is now the all absorbing topic throughout the whole County Father and I drove to Edmonton and recorded our votes for the Bill. Spent evening at singing practice. Ebenezer. The heavy storm of last night brought us nearly another foot of snow.</p>
<p>Tuesday, 19.</p>
<p>A very cold stormy morning Another day's polling on the Dunkin Act has resulted in its entire defeat by nearly 600 majority, and the Temperance folks are well nigh discouraged. With the help of our neighbors we dressed a Berkshire sow that weighs 425 lbs.</p>
<p>Dec. Wednesday, 20, 1876.</p>
<p>My sisters and I spent last evening pleasantly at R Watson's. Sold our big porker to T Milner @ $6.50 per cwt, and with $10 of the money bought things for Christmas. Tonight we spent at Ebenezer, practicing singing and lessons for anniversary.</p>
<p>Thursday, 21.</p>
<p>Spent forenoon at J Learments helping to butcher hogs. Drove to town this afternoon and tried to sell a quantity of cordwood but failed as wood is a glut in the market just now. At home tonight writing, reading &c &c.</p>
<p>Friday, 22.</p>
<p>Today the nomination of councillor for Chinquacousy took place at the Town Hall Edmonton. The Reeve and one deputy were elected by acclamation for the other 3 there will be an election on New Year's day. Our public school examination was today, the school presented the teacher Miss Smith with an album and address.</p>
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<p>Dec. Saturday, 23. 1876.</p>
<p>Drove to Mr B Watson's (who keeps the Grange supplies) for 2 gals coal oil. And to Edmonton to mail some printed invitations to the SS Anniversary. After dinner took cutter ride to town and bought some nick-nax for Xmas. Weather is moderate but steady cold.</p>
<p>Sunday, 24.</p>
<p>To S School once more, lesson "A review of past quarter's lessons" Golden text, Isaiah, LX, last verse, Each scholar received a Christmas present of a 1/4 lb of candy a present from the teachers. In town tonight and heard Rev S Salton preach, text Mark V 33 to 34. A clear frosty and moonlight night.</p>
<p>Monday, 25.</p>
<p>Christmas day has come once more and almost fled, there is splendid sleighing, fully 18 inches of snow on the level, the day has been cold and dark & snow is falling tonight. J C Snell and family were here all day and we were all able to do justice to the roast turkey & plum pudding.</p>
<p>Dec. Tuesday, 26. 1876.</p>
<p>Drove to Mr Henry Carter's woods and brought from thence a load of cedar boughs up to Zion Church. Afternoon was spent with help of S.S Workers in decorating the churches. Mr H.H. Snell took tea with us tonight, and we all went to Singing practice.</p>
<p>Wednesday, 27.</p>
<p>Spent today making some needful preparations for the Anniversary tonight. We had a splendid moonlight night capital sleighing, and a houseful of visitors @ 25 C each Speakers were Rev Millard Carts, Baird Learoyd. Mr R Smith & J R Craig. Singing by the scholars was good.</p>
<p>Thursday, 28.</p>
<p>Forenoon at the Church putting things in order after last nights enjoyment. Afternoon drew 2 cords of softwood to Brampton for Haggert Bros and piled the same in the millyard. At home tonight reading a paper from Bay City and one from Shelborne.</p>
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<p>Dec. Friday, 29. 1876.</p>
<p>At 8 A.M. I drove a load of cordwood to town for Haggert Bros. At 10 A.M. I drove sleigh to town and brought up for to visit us Aunts Featherstone and Trueman Hattie Moreland, also Willy & Lilly Main. Mr & Mrs J C Snell were also here. Drove to town again tonight Snow fell rapidly all day with a high wind.</p>
<p>Saturday, 30.</p>
<p>The storm has cleared away and left an additional 8 inches of snow which the wind has mostly piled up in grand style in the lanes and across the roads at some points. Today took two loads of wood to town. have hauled about 5 1/2 cords. This ends the wood business for the present. That $11.00 will be part pay for a sulky rake next summer</p>
<p>Sunday, 31.</p>
<p>The sleighing is superb, drove sleigh load of my sisters up to S School. the attendance was small owing partly to the drifted state of the roads, lesson was the XXXIV Psalm, using it as a kind of retrospect of all the lessons during the year that is just passing away.</p>
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<p>Sunday 31st Dec The lovliness of the night weather moderate and bright moonlight, tempted our whole family to go to C M Church Brampton, Heard Rev Mr Crompton of Barrie preach text, Rev, VII 14 to 17th verses.</p>
<p>Another year has fled Adding another wave to the great ocean of the past. Another chapter has been added to History. In it are recorded all deeds and actions of all men whether good or evil and as such they are irrevocably stereotyped on the pages of History</p>
<p>This year has makde very few alterations in our family circle. And all things in general connected therewith have been running as usual in the same old worn and well beaten track. Of course we are all one year older and my sisters are a year larger in stature.</p>
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<p>Gristed at Mains 12 bush Treadwell Chopped 12 bush peas</p>
<p>Feb 19 " " 12 " " & 11 bush oats</p>
<p>Mar 28 " " 21 " " & 12 " "</p>
<p>Apr 12</p>
<p>Apr 12 Gristed 14 bush Treadwell</p>
<p>July 5 " 12 " "</p>
<p>Sept 13 " 10 " "</p>
<p>Nov 1 " 7 " "</p>
<p>Dec 16 " 13 " "</p>
<p>July 3rd Chopped 7 bush peas 7 bush oats</p>
<p>Oct 15th " 5 " " 5 " "</p>
<p>Nov 15th " 6 " " 6 " "</p>
<p>Dec 16th " 9 " " 9 " "</p>
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<p>Chopped 72 " peas</p>
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<p>Feb - 35.00 Sept 57.50</p>
<p>Mar 44.75 Oct 306.50</p>
<p>Apr 8.00 Nov 132.00</p>
<p>June 194.70 Dec 47.50</p>
<p>July 31.50 $1083.05 January Expenses]</p>
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<td>C</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>Incidental expenses</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>To McCulla for pine lumber</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>11</td>
<td>From T Milner for hide 52 lbs @ 41/2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>43</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>From David White for beef cow</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundry articles and groceries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>Sub. to Guardian & Peel Banner</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>Items</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From J O'Malley for lamb</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>17</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>J C Snell for 4 ewe lambs @ 15</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>& one quarter of beef</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Cash Account - February</p>
<p></p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr><tr><td>4th</td>
<td>To K.C.&Co for 1 box of tea 10lbs@63C</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>6</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Dry Goods &c</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For 2 tickets to Gough's lecture on 21st inst</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>For pew rent in church</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>To Harris for work on wagon box</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>For a box of soap 57 lbs</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>To S Bunting for chopping 14 cords of wood</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>For chopping grain</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" mending boots</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" teeth filling</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>23.</td>
<td>From Williamson for fat cow</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>For music book</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Cash Account - March
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>C</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>Paid R Aitken for sawing 1100 ft of lumber</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>15th</td>
<td>From R Williamson for 3 wks old calf</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>To G Bradly for {illegible}ting 1/2 cord of wood =</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>and in cash</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>To K C & Co for 3 bush clover seed @ $6.50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>19</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>2 bush timothy</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>21</td>
<td>for Grange supplies</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>Items</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>From R Williamson for cow & calf</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For dry goods &c</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>From Campbell at Ashery for 3 cords of softwood</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>75</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>To T Milner for 4 barrels of plaster</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>To J Mason for a table top</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Cash Accounts - April</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>In Brampton for dry goods and sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>4</td>
<td>For a cultivator (Gananoque)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>13</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" an anvil weight 95 lbs</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From J C Snell for Berkshire boar</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>To W.A. Mitchell for gold locket</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>To K.C. & Coi for dry goods for Em</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>For wallpaper</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" 40 lbs of fence wire No 11</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>To R Aitken for sawing 2 hemlock logs into plank</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>To K C & Co for a hat and neck tie</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Cash Account - May <td31>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>6th</td>
<td>To K C & Co 2 1/2 bush of mixed Millet & Hungarian</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Paid on harness</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Milinery Bill at Chisolms</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>Various items paid out at different times</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>From J Fallis for a 4 yr old cow</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Cash Account - June</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>To K C & Co for 2 bush corn for sowing</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" " 5 lbs rape seed</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>for supplies through the Grange</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>received as juror</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>To J Perry for work done last spring in house</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr><tr><td>17</td>
<td>expenses to Toronto</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>House expenses sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>From T Crowforth for 3 fat sheep</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" R Williamson for cow pasture</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>" K.C. & Co. for 102 bush Treadwell @ $1.02</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" 260 lbs wool @ 27</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>To K.C. & Co acc/</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>38</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>24</td>
<td>" Mahaffy for a new wrought plow share</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Cash Account - July.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>3rd</td>
<td>For prize money on "Duke of Rose Lea</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Sundry articles</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>From E Watson for "Old Fan" mare</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>12</td>
<td>Groceries &c &c</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>29</td>
<td>To Euart for pair fine shoes</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Cash Account - August</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>8th</td>
<td>From Mr Golding of Amaranth for ram lamb</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>To J. Coyne for 2 pairs of shoes</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>19</td>
<td>" R H Lewis for setting buggy tires</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>For a carpet bag</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>" ticket good for return to Philadelphia</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>9</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Exchanged into American money</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>25</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>for sundries in Toronto</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>31</td>
<td>To G Pulphur for 3 bush Seneca wheat @$1.35</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Cash Account - September
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>From J Woodhall for Berkshire</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" " for reaping 8 acres wheat</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>" R Norris for same</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" " Berkshire</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>Various items</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>From Wilson for ram lamb</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Cash Account - October</p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>5th</td>
<td>From R Smith for Mill's service</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>To K.C. & Co for 195 bush barley @ 75.</td>
<td>146</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>" " for 130 bush barley @ 75 C</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Dr Patullo's bill</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>11</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>K.C & Co "</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>24</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Items</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>J Coyne "</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>Taxes</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>36</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>To B Watson for a cheese and service</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>6</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>27</td>
<td>From Caugherty for lamb</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>" R Carter for ram lamb</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>18</td>
<td>" Eli Crawford for lamb</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>26</td>
<td>Various expenses</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Prize money on sheep</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>30</td>
<td>Paid Note for seeder</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>75</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" Threshing acc/</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>14</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From A Woodhall for cultivator</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Total}</td>
<td>306</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Cash Account - November
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Paid</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>1st</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>Incidentals</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>10</td>
<td>" "</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>13</td>
<td>To D Fletcher for wages</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>100</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" D.F. for wagon at odd times during summer</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>12</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>14</td>
<td>From JC Snell on stock acc/</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>15</td>
<td>for chopping grain</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" watch glass</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>25</td>
</tr><tr><td>16</td>
<td>To J Heath for 143 lbs of pork @ 5 1/2 c per lb</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>To R Noble for 1440 lbs bran @ 1/4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>From A Cheyne for lamb</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>" R Lowes for lamb</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>25</td>
<td>" Canadian Accoutant</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>To Gummerson for 204 lbs pork @ 5 3/4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>11</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>Interest on Bank</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>132</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table></div>
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<p>Cash Account - December.</p>
<p></p>
<table><tbody><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Received</td>
<td></td>
<td>Cash</td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>c</td>
</tr><tr><td>2nd</td>
<td>for buffalo robe</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>" 383 lbs pork @ 6 1/4 c per lb</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>24</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>5</td>
<td>To Grange for 20 lbs sugar 8 3/4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr><tr><td>6</td>
<td>From "Early" for 3 ewes (aged)</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>00</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>7</td>
<td>Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>15</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>8</td>
<td>To Pulper for 8 bush wheat @ 1.25</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>20</td>
<td>From T Milner for 425 lbs pork @ $6.50</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr><tr><td>"</td>
<td>For Sundries</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>23</td>
<td>Christmas necessities</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr><tr><td>22</td>
<td>To McCallum for fore quarter beef 88 lbs @ 5C</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr><tr><td>28</td>
<td>Some current expenses</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr><tr><td></td>
<td>{Totals}</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>00</td>
</tr></tbody></table>
Amount in $ deposit in "Bank 300.00 {Second Page} A note for $75.00 in favor of Bright & Thayer of Brampton due 1st November 1876 ____________________________________________________ Paid Oct 30 1876 ____________________________________________________</div>
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1857-1919
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Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1857-1858
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Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1864
Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1867
Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1868
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<p>{Front cover of Roseltha Wolverton Diary. The binding appears to be torn at the top, very worn on the spine.}</p>
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<p>{Inside front cover is not written upon. Some discoloration and signs of wear. The first page of Roseltha Wolverton's diary. The first several pages afterwards on the binding are ripped out. There are two dots bearing resemblance to quotation marks in the upper right corner of the page.}</p>
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<p>{Approximately first seven pages have been ripped out. }</p>
<p>Record of some events in connection with the Goble family</p>
<p>1895</p>
<p>July 16 1895 Emma L. Goble was Married to Rev. S. Seldon. Mr. & Mrs. Seldon left for Denver, Colorado</p>
<p>Aug 1 1895 W. L. Goble died :3 funeral service held.</p>
<p>Aug 13 J.G. Goble and wife left home for Lakeville Conn. returned Aug. 31st</p>
<p>Dec. 4 1895 Dona Goble left home for Atlanta. Geo.</p>
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<p>{First entry written horizontally at the top of the page.}</p>
<p>During the winter of 1896 the homestead at Gobles was sold to J.O. Troller and a farm in East Zorra was brough - & paid for J.G. Goble and son Fred went to the farm in May. Mrs. J.G. Goble went about the last of June and the whole family moved in Aug. after Grandma's death</p>
<p>Mar 12 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble took to her bed sick Circle meeting at Mrs. J.G. Gobles Also a Bee drawing logs &c up the new farm.</p>
<p>Ap. 1. Dora came home having visited in Atlanta and gone from there to let Texas</p>
<p>The Trollers moved in the last weeks in March and the Goble family moved into the Vichert house then</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2>
<p>First weeks in April 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble carried over in her bed.</p>
<p>Aug 16 Mrs. W.L. Goble died on Sabbath evening Aug. 16</p>
<p>" 18 Funeral service conducted by Rev. C. Cook</p>
<p>P. Milmine . W.J. Goble : Frank Goble, and Fred Goble, the grandsons were the bearers.</p>
<p>19 P. Milmine came to the farm, all the family except Dora had dinner together.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2>
<p>July 17 Ground broken for the new house.</p>
<p>Frank Goble left for Texas</p>
<p>Dec. 18 Moved into new house. cold and stormy, high wind</p>
<p>25 A Quiet restful day at home. no company Good turkey.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2>
<p>Jan.1. George Parker and family ate dinner and spent the day with the Goble family. Mild weather, carried in the evening.</p>
<p>" 29 Frank broke his arm in Marshall Texas, was in the shop and got his arm caught in a belt.</p>
<p>Mar 22 Will left for Stouffville where he entered into business, market building insurance Agencies &c.</p>
<p>Apr 27 Aunt Eliza Dawson died</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2>
<p>May 29 Clara Sale came home Weather cool. need a fire.</p>
<p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p>
<p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p>
<p>9th Baptist Association held</p>
<p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p>
<p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p>
<p>12 Mrs Cowie went home after spending a few days here and took little Bill Wolverton with her.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2>
<p>May 29 Clara Sale come from weather cool. need a fire.</p>
<p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p>
<p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p>
<p>9th Baptist association held</p>
<p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p>
<p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p>
<p>12 Mrs Courier went home after spending a few days home and works little Wolverton with her</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2>
<p>July 1 Will came home for a visit</p>
<p>Aug 25 Geo. and Clara left for Connecticut</p>
<p>Sep 3 Minnie Bach came</p>
<p>Sep 30 Charley Milmines marriage</p>
<p>Oct 4 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural College</p>
<p>5 Frank went to Toronto to attend McMaster University</p>
<p>Nov 25 Frank came for Thanks-giving. Rainy</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2>
<p>Nov. 29 Frank returned to Toronto {"to" is added above Toronto - most likely missed the word when originally writing}</p>
<p>Dec. 22 Frank came home from Toronto & Fred from Guelph</p>
<p>20 Emma's baby was born (Harold Goble Seldon){"(Harold Goble Seldon)" is written below the entry}</p>
<p>25 A quiet restful Xmas day In the evening The Hatch's called selighing quite good .</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Jan 4 Frank returned to Toronto.</p>
<p>" 11 Mr. Mrs. & Miss Dowling and Mrs. Landon & Lucy spent the day with us. Papa went for them and Fred took them all home in the evening. sleighing</p>
<p>" 18 Went to a birthday gathering Mrs. Bates 86 years old</p>
<p>17 Fred returned to Guelph.</p>
<p>20 Mr & Mrs. Kent, Mrs & Mrs. Weir and Mr. Waltes Karn had supper with us and spent the evening . A Rainy day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Feb. 10 Mr & Mrs Hry Parker drove up. Had tea with us. Very, very cold</p>
<p>12 Mr & Mrs Nelms drove up. Took dinner with us Mr. Parkes & Henry called</p>
<p>14 Mrs & Mrs. Will Parker spent the afternoon and took tea</p>
<p>21 Drove out to Town a heavy fall of all of snow. stormy called at Mrs. Landon's found her ill in bed.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Feb 22 The Misses Walton, Ms Lockhart & Ms Goodger spent the evening here</p>
<p>23 Emma's birthday. Papa went to Gobles</p>
<p>24 Papa returned. Mr Nehus staid over night.</p>
<p>28 The Gobles S. S. came over for a sleigh ride and visit Three large loads, 60 in all. Games, music and Lunch a very pleasant afternoon.</p>
<p>Mar 2 Mr & Mrs. Gobles took tea here</p>
<p>3 Mr Thos.Muri, his son John and son-in-law R.L. Costen called ----</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Mar 12 Will and Frank came home. Rainy, muddy, warm</p>
<p>" 13 No one went to church Water several feet deep in some of the low roads</p>
<p>14 Frank returned to Toronto</p>
<p>16 Will returned to Stouffville</p>
<p>19 J. Cowie called, returned and staid over night</p>
<p>20 Bright and warm . Muddy Warm since the month came in</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Ap 2 Fred came home, not well.</p>
<p>11 Fred returned to Guelph</p>
<p>May 6 Church meeting at Gobles</p>
<p>10 Dora went to Toronto to attend the Womans Missionary Convention</p>
<p>11 Little Harold Goble Seldon "went to sleep." aged 4m. 22d.</p>
<p>16 Dora and Frank came home Mrs. Sale Sen. come with them.</p>
<p>19 Mrs. Sale returned to Toronto.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>May 18 J.G. Goble went to Hamilton to attend Baptist Convention</p>
<p>20 Returned</p>
<p>27 Emma came. Left Denver The evening of the 24th</p>
<p>June 15 Ms. S.S. Bates and Jenny McLaurins spent the afternoon</p>
<p>19 Attended a Circle meeting at Mrs. Bucks , Gobles</p>
<p>9 N. Wolverton & family came from Texas</p>
<p>15 Left for Lindsay</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>July 1 Will came home in the evening</p>
<p>2 Fred came home from Guelph. arrived about midnight .</p>
<p>4 Will returned to Stouffville</p>
<p>5 Harold left for Muskoka .</p>
<p>10 Dora , Emma, Frank and Fred drove down to Gobles to Church .</p>
<p>11 Fair hay weather .</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>July 14 Mrs. Reid and daughter came from Toledo</p>
<p>23 Mrs. Reid & child left</p>
<p>22 Frank left on a Bicycling trip .</p>
<p>Aug 6 Edwin Seldon Emma's husband came</p>
<p>12 Edwin & Emma left for Grimsly Parks</p>
<p>27 Emma returned and</p>
<p>29 Edwin came</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Aug. 30 The Seldon's left for Denver reaching there Sep. 2nd</p>
<p>Sep. 10 Frank went to Toronto & on to Stouffville for Sunday returning to Toronto 13th</p>
<p>12 Dora and Miss Davidson went to Villa Nova, they wheeled there, returning the 16th It is 40 miles from here.</p>
<p>28 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural college</p>
<p>30 Mrs. G.R. Welsh and brothers took dinner with us</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Oct. 24 Went to attend anniversary service in the Gobles Church Staid over night at Mr. S. Kipp's</p>
<p>25 Called at Mrs. Jas. Kipps, Mr G. Parker's. Mrs Gage, had dinner at Mrs. Lehy's. Called on the Trotters or Trollers & Mrs.Shoultz. Went to see lunch {Lathrop?} Green. Called at Mrs. Hull's. Had tea at Mrs. Jas. Kipps drove home in the evening. A warm moonlight night.</p>
<p>26 First snow fall</p>
<p>27 Mrs. J.L. Bates and Mrs Thompson look tea & spent the evening</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>28 Attended a little entertainment given by Mr & Mrs Flelcher at the Refuge</p>
<p>Nov. 3 Ethel Topping buried today</p>
<p>" 23 Will, Frank and Fred all came home for Thanksgiving</p>
<p>24 Thanksgiving Day. All the boys home to dinner. In the afternoon attended meeting at the Church</p>
<p>26 Boys all home for the evening Mrs. Clark, daughter and niece spent the evening with us. Jolly time</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Nov. 27 A beautiful bright cold day. All except Will went to Oxford St. Church. Frank left on an evening train for Toronto.</p>
<p>28 Will and Fred both left Will for Stouffville, and Fred for Guelph .</p>
<p>30 Mr & Mrs. Chane for tea and spent the evening - Snowing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Dec. 4 A snow storm began which lasted off and on a whole week almost constant winds. Very little travel on this road</p>
<p>9 Newton Wolverton came, train two hours late on account of snow</p>
<p>11 N.W. preached at 1ast Church, went with big sleigh & farm horses some slipped at Oxford St. others went on to 1st Ch. Good sermon Miss.Hatch came home with us from Oxford St. The men had to shovel out the road in places. Moutains of snow. Went to Oxford St. in the evening</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2>
<p>Dec 12 N. Wolverton left for Lindsay</p>
<p>23 Frank and Fred came. Xmas tree at Oxford St</p>
<p>26 Mr & Mrs. Roberts and children took xmas dinner with us. Pleasant day.</p>
<p>30 A fagot party in the evening guests - Misses Hatch B. Hatch Mr McNeal. Bert Wilson & sisrer W. McLay & sisters Miss Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Clark. May {Timpany?} Jenny McLaurin. Rev. Mr McKay A pleasant evening.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Jan 1 Cold. Sleighing poor. We all except Papa who was sick attended Church at Oxford ST. spent the evening at home.</p>
<p>2 Weather pleasant. Dora, Frank and Fred attend a party at Dr McLay's</p>
<p>3 Frank left for Toronto and Fred for Guelph</p>
<p>4 Rained all day.</p>
<p>5 Cold. drove to town in buggy.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Jan 18 Dora left for New York on a visit to the Milimines. Weather pleasant. No sleighing.</p>
<p>20 We went down to Ms Nelms' returning on Saturday. very stormy</p>
<p>24 Dora to Thamesford to attend the County S.S. Convention weather fine. Meeting great</p>
<p>26 Returned home. stormy in afternoon</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Feb 4 Mrs. John Bates died 87 years old.</p>
<p>5 Attended memorial service for Mrs. Bates at 1st Church.</p>
<p>6 Attended funeral of Mrs. Bates from Mrs. J.L. Baker residence on Princess St.</p>
<p>9 very cold</p>
<p>10 Very cold 15 below zero at C.{P. - written above C., in darker ink}R Station in the morning water pump frozen in lavatory. Uncle Lathrop Green died at Princeton about 8 o'clock in the evening</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>11 Still very cold. Mr Werner the plumber here all day fixing water pipes. Jasper drove to Princeton in the evening, did not get word Uncles' death until about 4 o'clock P.M.</p>
<p>12 Jasper got home from Beachville about noon having come to Woodstock by train late in the evening from Princeton and drove to Beachville early in the morning. after dinner {this word was added later, with an arrow below "dinner"} and drove to Princeton, very cold. 16 below in the morning. Staid over night at Mrs. Swartz. very comfortable</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Feb. 13 A funeral service at the house at 9 o'clock AM. after which the all that remainded here of Uncle Lathrop Green was taken to Ingersol for burial, 22 miles Jasper drove to Ingersol . I remainded with AuntKatie.</p>
<p>14 I came home by train. 19 1/2 below zero last night at the College Cistern pump frozen. weather moderating today. In the afternoon Edward Wolf came, took tea and spent the evening with us.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Feb. 19 Sunday attended a Memorial Service for Uncle Lathrop at the Gobles Church. Took dinner at J.A. Kipp's. fine day.</p>
<p>Mar 11 Geo. Sale came. spent the day, going to Toronto in the evening.</p>
<p>14 Returned in the evening</p>
<p>15 N. Wolverton came, left in the evening for Toronto</p>
<p>16 Geo. Sale left in the morning for Detriot.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Ap. 1 Will came. Walked out from town. Came from Stouffville the evening before.</p>
<p>2 Easter Sunday, cold, snow and wind. Drove out to S.S. in the afternoon. Will left for Toronto on an evening train.</p>
<p>17 Fred came home from Guelph. not very well</p>
<p>25 Nelly Hatch "fell on sleep."</p>
<p>May 5 Harold Wolverton came for a visit</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>May 1 Fred went to Mr Nelms' to work</p>
<p>24 Fred home for the day</p>
<p>25 Will home for a few hours</p>
<p>28 N. Wolverton came, left for Wolverton Monday morning 29th</p>
<p>June 7 Emma & Ted came I went to Ass. at Mr. Elgin</p>
<p>14 Frank came from Toronto</p>
<p>15 Will up fron Stouffville on business. returned same day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>17 Frank left early in morning for Toronto and boat in afternoon {this entry was written in a smaller font, above another entry}</p>
<p>17 Fred came, late at night</p>
<p>19 he went to Guelph</p>
<p>19 Mrs. D.K. Clark and mrs Stewart to tea</p>
<p>20 Rev. R.R. McKay to tea .</p>
<p>Aug 4 Dora came home from Connecticut</p>
<p>18 Clara came home from Atlanta</p>
<p>18 Will came home from Stouffville</p>
<p>23 Will left for Stouffville and Fred came home from Mr. Nelms'</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2>
<p>Aug 23 Annie Hatch was married we all went over to speed them away.</p>
<p>26 Frank came home in the evening</p>
<p>Sep 4 Dora left for New York and on to Lakeview Conn.</p>
<p>6 Clara left for Toronto where she intends remaining a week and then go South.</p>
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<p>Sep 15 {15 was originally written as 14 and then corrected} Went to Villa Nova , drove there. Took dinner at Princeton at Mr Vicherts. Reached home John Gobles about 8 o'clock in the evening. quite cool.</p>
<p>16 Uncle John and Aunt Emily celebrated their "Golden Wedding" A large company assembled to do them honor. Weather beautiful.</p>
<p>17 Attended Church at Villa Nova</p>
<p>18 Returned home. Took dinner at Mr Cook's, Scotland {Scotland is heavily bolded} reached home about 8 o'clock</p>
<p>20 Fred's 21st birthday. Cloudy by not cold. $40000 comes to Fred today in Wolverton {Milling?}</p>
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<p>8 o'clock {or Stock?}and notes. John Vichert married today at</p>
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<p>26 Frank went to Toronto</p>
<p>Oct 2 Fred went to Guelph</p>
<p>18 Frank came home from Toronto</p>
<p>19 Thanksgiving . Meeting at Church</p>
<p>22 Frank returned to Toronto</p>
<p>Nov 2 George Milmine and Jo Parsons came from New York has a pleasant visit with them</p>
<p>4 They left for New York in afternoon</p>
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<p>Nov 25 Fred and his room-mate came from Guelph Rev. Mr Webb here</p>
<p>27 Fred, Mr McIntyre and Mr Wedd left on morning train.</p>
<p>28 Mr & Mrs J.A. Kiepp to dinner Geo. Sale came in evening .</p>
<p>29 Mrs. DK. Clark to dinner a pleasant day</p>
<p>30 Geo. Sale left for Toronto on morning train</p>
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<p>Dec 1 Planted a tree for Dora's birth day which was Nov. 26 "Salsibura "Maiden hair fern"</p>
<p>22 Franka and Fred both came home</p>
<p>25 A pleasant day at home Em & Ted, Frank and Fred a merry time hunting presents after breakfast In the afternoon part of the family went out to the Hatches</p>
<p>26 Fred returned to Guelph</p>
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<p>Jan 3 Frank returned to Toronto</p>
<p>19 Entertained the choir and young people of Oxford St. Church. about 50 present music , games , & refreshments spent a very pleasant evening Mr G.R. Welch came up from Toronto</p>
<p>21 Mr Welch preaches morning and evening at Oxford St.</p>
<p>22 Mr Welch returned to Toronto A bright moderately cold day no sleighing.</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<p>Jan 25 Mr. & Mr. Ges Parker spent the evening with us. Wrote to Mrs. McNeil 1531 College Ave{illegible}Kansas</p>
<p>26 {illegible} cold.{illegible} Goble went to {illegible} to a S.S. Convention.</p>
<p>27 Mr. & Mrs. Hutchinson to dinner</p>
<p>Feb 15 Edwin Seldom left for Emporia Kansas.</p>
<p>24 {illegible} came home from {illegible} not well. stormy & cold. Four boys from the college came out to stay over night</p>
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<p>25 A {illegible} storm{illegible} all day. No one went to church. The bous all had to stay.</p>
<p><br /> 26 Still cold and stormy. Some of the roads blacked with snow. The College boys went back.</p>
<p>Mar 2 Attended a tea meeting at the 1st Church. Jenny McLaurier came home with us.</p>
<p>4 Rev. J. Roberts preached at {illegible} St.Church during the following week {illegible} left for the Grand Rapids Mich. his news {illegible}{illegible}</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<p>Mar 10 Blanch {illegible} and Ada Parker came{illegible}. Stayed overnight and went with us to Church Sunday Morning</p>
<p>11 Rev. Mr Best preached and came home with us to dinner also Mr & Mrs. Richardson Lome and Cora Parker came from Church here {illegible} {illegible} with Mr Best in the evening.</p>
<p>12 Drove out to {illegible}in the afternoon. Called at Mrs.{illegible}and the Hatch's.{illegible}{illegible}</p>
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<p>Mar 13 Emma left for Emporia Kan. The house seemed empty without her.</p>
<p>15 Attended today the funeral of Dr.Dadeon. He died in Montreal after a long illness and was brought here for burial. The funeral service was held in the 1st Ch. and was very lovely attended many Baptist Ministers {illegible}{illegible}from Montreal,Toronto,Hamilton {one?} from New York and various other places. The services throughout were most impressive</p>
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<p>Mar 23 Will left for Toronto</p>
<p>29 Mr & Mrs {uncertain name}{uncertain name} to dinner</p>
<p>31 Will came home</p>
<p>April 12 Fred came home. We all attended a social at Mrs {Urthaow's}. Cold and muddy.</p>
<p>13 Attended an evening party at Mrs.Gray's at the College {uncertain name} came home for Easter</p>
<p>14 Fred sick</p>
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<p>Note Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of Senator Leland Stanford of California. A direct descendant of the Rev. John Lathrop, the first clergyman at Scituate. Mass. who accepted that pastorate in 1632.</p>
<p>16 Frank went back to Toronto Fred to Guelph towards evening. Better but not very strong. damp weather</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<p>April 27 Will went to Milton</p>
<p>May 5 Mrs. Vzchert drove out and spent a few hours with us I went to Toronto towards evening. Frank met me at the station. I went to Miss Belea Moyle's 84 Bedford Road.</p>
<pre> 6 Went to Bloor St. Ch. in the Morning. Dr Mc Laurin preached the Annual Fyfe Miss. Sermon. In the afternoon to Walmer Road Prof Kirstead of Acadia preachedthe McMaster Bacca Laureate Sermon. The students attended
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<p>1900</p>
<p>in a body both these services In the evening Frank and I went to Jarvis St. Church.</p>
<pre> 7 Attended Home & Forign Mission Board Meetings all day. Went out to Rosedale to Mr. Julian Salis to dinner in the evening
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<pre> 8 Was at the Collation at Walmer Road. In the evening there was a confering of Degrees and speaches and McMaster Commencement exercises closed Frank got B.A. added to his name.
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<p>1900</p>
<p>May 9 Eva came to see me.</p>
<p>10 I came home tired and ill had taken cold</p>
<p>10 Margaret {unknown name} Sale came to Atlanta a wee welcome little girl.</p>
<p>16 Mr Welch came. had a welcome for him at the church he is to stay with us Will left for Milton and went to Toronto</p>
<p>17 Mr Somers {unknown name} and his Bro James spent the day with us. In the evening the McKay young people came over & spent the evening.</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<pre> 19 Emma {Layonds?} to tea with us.
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<pre> 20 Mr {Welch's?} first Sunday at Oxford St. good beginings.
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<pre> 18 Frank came home from Toronto
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<pre> 19 Fred came home from Guelph
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<pre> 24 Frank went to New York
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<pre> 26 G. R. {Welch?} pastor of Oxford St. Ch. was ordained. Uncle {Lon?}, AUnt Helen & {Lora?} drove over from Wolverton
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<pre> 27 they returned home Raining.
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<p>1900</p>
<p>July 18 Dora came home from New York.</p>
<p>20 Gev.Clara and baby Margaret Sale came home from Atlanta Geo. All well including baby.</p>
<p>29 Will came home from Toronto</p>
<p>30 left on the 5.20 am train to his business in Toronto.</p>
<p>30 Geo.Sale left in afternoon for Toronto.</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<p>Aug 2 Fred and G.R. Welch started for a few weeks outing in Muskoka</p>
<p>18 Fred returned home.</p>
<p>28 Dora and Clara went to Toronto. 4</p>
<p>29th Dora left then for Lakeville, Conn.</p>
<p>Sep 4 Geo.Clara, and Margaret came from Toronto</p>
<p>13 Geo. Clara and Margaret left for Atlanta Georgia</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<p>Nov 13 I went to Brantford attended Board meetings afternoon and evening</p>
<p>14 Convention, womens Home & Foreign Missionary.{illegible} Foreign Day Meetings {illegible}</p>
<p>15 Home</p>
<p>16 Returned home. Cold</p>
<p>Dec 21 Frank came home</p>
<p>22 Frank left for Chicago</p>
<p>25 Frank returned from Chicago. Miss Landon and Mr & Mrs. Chs Hatch and four children to dinner. Day cold but no sleighing</p>
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<p>1900</p>
<p>Dec 25 Frank left for New York in the evening.</p>
<p>27 Will came home in the evening</p>
<p>31 Will left for Stouffville. Papa went to Hamilton and came home in the evening</p>
<p>1901 Jan 11 Edward Wolf here to dinner Papa went to Gofler returning Saturday 12th</p>
<p>18 E. Wolf here again. expected to leave for New York next day.</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>Mar 7 Will came home</p>
<p>8 Went to Pocantico. N.Y.</p>
<p>Ap 8 Frank went from Pocantico N.Y. to Cleveland, Ohio</p>
<p>June 1 Clara and Margaret came</p>
<p>6 Geo. Sale Came</p>
<p>19 Nellie {Wolverton} married. Clara went the day before Geo. Fred and I drove over the morning of the wedding. All went off pleasantly.</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>June 20 Erma and baby Richard came. Clara returned from Wolverton.</p>
<p>Mr. Welch married to Miss Steward in Rockester N.Y.</p>
<p>28 A reception for Mr & Mrs. Welch at Mrs. {Withrow's}. Weather every thing that could be desired This gathering a pleasant one.</p>
<p>29 Mr Y Mrs. Buck came and</p>
<p>30 went home after CHurch on Sunday</p>
<p>July 1 Woodstock inaugerated a City</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>July 20 Dora came home from Lakeville Conneticut.</p>
<p>Aug 7 Mrs. Furth came</p>
<p>8 Dora and I spent the day at Wolverton. Weather fine.</p>
<p>26 George left for the south</p>
<p>28 Frank came home Nellie Greens wedding day</p>
<p>30 Frank went to Toronto</p>
<p>31 Frank returned. Norah Sale came with him</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>Sep 1 Sunday Will came on an early train walked from station. Rained all home togther. Dora Clara, Emma, Will, Frank & Fred. All went to church</p>
<p>2 Will left for Toronto at noon Frank for Chicago towards evening and Norah for Toronto. Mr & Mrs Welch and J Steward came out for the afternoon. Geo Parker called in evening.</p>
<p>3 Dora left for New York May those who go and those who stay and those who stay have Divine guidance</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>Sep 20 Jasper left for New York and from there to Lakiville Comm to visit the {uncertain name} and Dora.</p>
<p>26 Clara, Emma and the two babies Margaret & Richard left for there respective homes in Atlanta Geo. and Emphoria Kansas. They went to together until reaching Detroit when Em would go west and Clara south</p>
<p>28 Clara Fitch Gates came and</p>
<p>29 left for New York.</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>Oct 3 James Goble came from Michigan visiting his Canadian relatives, he left</p>
<p>4 for Dorchester to visit his bro. Daniel. First heavy frost the night of the 3rd</p>
<p>11 Jaslur came home after spending over two weeks in Conn. a few days at the Pan American in Buffalo, and a day & night at St. Catharines.</p>
<p>Dec 9 Fred went to Guelph to attend the "{illegible} Union" and fat {stovels} show</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>Dec. 14 A telegram today saying Emma {Milmim} "passed away early this morning. Funeral tomorrow afternoon".</p>
<p>{Jaspur} decided to go to New York, but after starting for the train, returned home not feeling strong enough to undertake the journey.</p>
<p>14 Fred came home from Guelph</p>
<p>22 Will came home from Chicago</p>
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<p>1901</p>
<p>Dec 24 Will left for Stouffville</p>
<p>25 Rev. G. R. Welch Mrs. Welch Miss Welch and Miss Landon took Xmas. dinner with us. Pleasant day. fine sleighing.</p>
<p>31 Newton Wolverton came in the evening from Brandon Man. He stopped on his way in Chicago and saw Frank.</p>
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<p>Jan 1 Newton left on the 5 19 train for New York.</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>Feb 12 {Jaspur} and I left home for a visit to Dora and Geo {Milmin} in New York on account of a wrecked train on the road did not reach N.Y. until late in the afternoon of Thursday 13th found Geo. and Dora waiting for us at the 23rd St. Station</p>
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<p>home Tuesday 25th and {Jaspur} Wed. 26th having stopped a few hours at the Falls to see Ellen Redpath also in Hamilton to buy a few things, coming to Lynden and spending the night at Mrs. {Hoose's}, next day to Princeton, Gobles and home in the evening.</p>
<p>{Lee or Les} Wolverton kept house while we were away. Dora and her Uncle left N.Y. for Savannah the 24th the same day we left for home.</p>
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<p>July 1st the Wolverton Miles burned</p>
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<p>June 13 Dora came home.</p>
<p>July 2 Dora went to Chicago</p>
<p>10 & returned 10th</p>
<p>Visited Emma. Will and Frank and left Them all well</p>
<p>15 Mrs. M. Fitch my only sister came. She has spent Seven years in Guatamala as a missionary and had come to the home land for a visit.</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>July 17 The Oxfors St Mission Circle was held here, about 40 Ladies present. Miss Hatch Lately returned from India spoke of her work in that heathen land and Mrs. Fitch talked about Mission work in Central America.</p>
<p>Aug 3 Will came from Chicago</p>
<p>4 Dora left for Lakeville, Com.</p>
<p>6 Will left for Toronto and Stouffville.</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>Aug 6 I went with my sister Mrs. M Fitch to Wolverton</p>
<p>8 I returned from Wolverton Melissa will stay there a few weeks.</p>
<p>Sept 20 Frank came home from Chicago</p>
<p>23 Frank went to Toronto</p>
<p>24 Fred and I went to Toronto to attend the wedding of Frank and Norah Sale. {Jasper} was not well. did not go.</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>We met Dora at the station. Had lunch at the Queen's hotel. drove out to Rosedale towards evening. The marriage took place at 7 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Welch the officiating minister. It was a very pretty wedding. The bride looked sweet and pretty in white with veil & orange blossoms Fred was the best man. six brides Maids in dainty costumes and a pretty little flower girl making a pretty picture. The house was profusely decorated with</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>palms and flowers.</p>
<p>Refreshments were served on small tables scattered about in dining room, Hall, and drawing room.</p>
<p>At half-past 9 oclock M-V Mrs. Frank Goth left for Montreal and thence to Boston where Frank expects to spend a year at Harvard. in Study. Dora and I stayed at Mrs. Sales all night. Dora leaving</p>
<p>25th next morning for Conneticut and I spending the afternoon and evening at Mrs Davis</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1902</span></h2>
<p>20 Elm Avenue and returning home the morning of the 26th. Weather rainy but not cold. no hard frost yet.</p>
<p>Oct 9 A heavy frost killing all the dahlias, tomatos, and {illegible, however appears to be the word Roses but too smudged to tell}.</p>
<p>13 Melissa came from Wolverton to spend a few weeks.</p>
<p>18 19 Newton came on a Sunday train meeting us at the Church door</p>
<p>20 Newton left on a morning train for Toronto.</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>Nov. 11 I went to Hamilton to attend the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. The meetings were very good. Reports most encouraging. I staid at a Miss Strong's boarding house at 163 King St West.</p>
<p>14 Returned home. Jasper met me at the Station Mr. & Mrs. Welch came home with us. Mr. W. going away Sat. 15th and Mrs.W. remaining until Tuesday 18th</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>Nov 27 Fred left in the evening for Chicago to help Will in his work there. Where he arrived safety the next morning.</p>
<p>28 Joseph went to Wolverton returning Sat. 29th</p>
<p>Dec 13 Clara Felch Gates came</p>
<p>15 Left for Chicago & the west</p>
<p>19 Fred returned home from Chicago D. McPhail spent a few days with us.</p>
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<p>1902</p>
<p>Dec 25 A very quiet Christmas in the evening Rev. J.J. Baker came and stayed over night</p>
<p>26 Melissa went to London</p>
<p>31 Frank and Nora came by evening train from Toronto</p>
<p>1903</p>
<p>Jan 1 Will came from Chicago Mr. & Mrs. D.K. Clark and Lucy London came to dinner. We had a very pleasant jolly day. Sleighing good. and day fine.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2>
<p>Jan 3. {2 was written first and than 3 overtop} Frank and Norah left for the East and Will for the West in the evening. Rainy.</p>
<p>5 Mininie came from Toronto</p>
<p>7 Mrs. Welch spent the day with us. Snowing all day.</p>
<p>Feb 28 Left for New York on the evening train weather cold and rainy. Jasper not well. reached N.Y. Saturday morning 29. Dora and Lester met us at 23 rd St. Ferry.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2>
<p>Mar 28 Will and I reached home from New York Will had been in the city a few days and we left N.Y. the evening of the 27th Jasper did not feel strong enough to come at that time.</p>
<p>Ap 10 Jasper came home by the way of Hamilton feeling stronger in health</p>
<p>13 Minnie went home to Toronto to help her mother</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2>
<p>May 9 I think Will left for New York and from there to Philadelphia on the evening of the 9th</p>
<p>June 3 Emma and Rich and arrive, heaving left Atlanta Ga. on the 1st after spending the winter in that city</p>
<p>24 Dora came home from Lakeville Conn.</p>
<p>July 7 Alie Baker came to spend a few weeks and help in the house.</p>
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<p>July 10 Emma and Richard left for Chicago and then on to Denver to meet Ted.</p>
<p>10 Bell Wolverton came to spend a few weeks</p>
<p>7/Alice Baker came from Lindon to spend a few weeks.</p>
<p>22 Miss Hatch & Mrs. Hall spent the day with us. Miss Hatch spoke at a Missionary Meeting in the evening at Oxford St.</p>
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<p>1903</p>
<p>July 28 Eva Rose York came from Toronto, brought May Miller a young girl to help in the kitchen with her</p>
<p><br /> 29 Eva left for London. Alice Baker went with her.</p>
<p>29 A letter from Mrs. Mrs. Sale announcing the birth of a son to Frank and Norah. born Monday night July 27th at Rosedale, Toronto</p>
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<p>1903</p>
<p>Aug 4 Dora went to Toronto</p>
<p>5 Returned</p>
<p>10 Dora left for New York on the 5,19 train G.L.R</p>
<p>Sep 16 Mrs. Sale, Norah and baby Julian Frank came on the evening train</p>
<p>19 All returned to Toronto</p>
<p>Oct 3 May Miller went to Toronto in charge of Conductor C.P.R.</p>
<p>19 Will came in the evening</p>
<p>20 Left in the evening to New York</p>
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<p>1903</p>
<p>20 Jasper went to Owen Sound to attend Baptist Convention</p>
<p>24 Returned</p>
<p>26 First snow of the season</p>
<p>Nov. 1 Mr. Welch preached farewell sermons. Morning & evening to crowded houses</p>
<p>2 A farewell meeting in the evening. A satisfactory gathering</p>
<p>4 Mr & Mrs Welch and baby Beatrice left Woodstock. Mr. Welch goes to Lindsay we will miss them very much</p>
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<p>1903</p>
<p>Nov 10 I attended the Women's Home and Foreign Miss. Convention at Aylmer. going on Tuesday 10th and returning Friday 13th I had a very pleasant home at Mrs. Augustins'. Meetings well attended and very good.</p>
<p>22 Dr. Farmer preached anniversary sermons at Oxford St.</p>
<p>Dec 6 Mr. Proctor began his pastorate at Oxford St. His call to the Church was most unanimous</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2>
<p>Dec 9 Mrs Stamp came home with us from prayer Meeting. We took tea a Wm. Parkers.'</p>
<p>" 16 Open meeting of the Mission Circle in the evening. Mrs. Cowsert of Brantford spoke on Missions, very cold & snowy. We went out early and had tea at Mrs. Chave's.</p>
<p>19 Mrs Stamp went home</p>
<p>25 Christmas. Father, Fred and I only to dinner. beautiful day good sleighing. Letters & Gifts from each absent one</p>
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<p>1903</p>
<p>Dec 26 Hallie Wright came out to spend a few days</p>
<p>27 Very cold and much snow only Hattie and Fred went to Church in rhe morning Roads badly filled up with snow</p>
<p>29 Father drove into town and Hattie went home.</p>
<p>31 Fred drove to the Station for Geo. Sale, train 2 hours late cold and stormy. Geo. had been in Toronto attending his Mother's funeral</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Jan 1 Day pleasant, but roads bad so much snow. Geo and Will Parker and their wives and Mr. Proctor came to dinner. They had a hard time getting out, the men having to walk part of the way. We had a good dinner and spent a very pleasant day. Father took Geo to the station in the evening to leave on the 7.06 train to Atlanta Ga. It was very pleasant to have him here to spend New Years with us</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Jan 2 Father drove out to town and took cold</p>
<p>3 Sunday, very cold. 15 below zero in the morning. Roads not good. Fred only went to Church. Father very sick sent for Dr. Sinclair in afternoon he administered medicine that relieved the pain somewhat.</p>
<p>4 Father still in bed</p>
<p>5 Last night very cold 20 below zero at the College. very cold all day.</p>
<p>6 Weather more moderate. Roger Clark came out {"Roger Clark came out" written in smaller font, below the first entry.}</p>
<p>7 A little warmer, but chilling winds Father improving but still in bed.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2>
<p>Feb. 3 Fred left for New York on a visit to Dora, trains late did not reach 29 East 80th St. until after dark. R.R. traffic blocked by snow. So far a very cold, stormy, snowy winter.</p>
<p>25 Fred returned home having spent a few days in Guelph</p>
<p>Mar 22 Father and I left for New York reaching 23rd St about half past nine next morning. Dora and {Lucie} met us with a carriage</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>We had a very pleasant visit in New York. Saw Will, Frank and Norah frequently. Was several times over to Astoria. Was there at Easter time heard Stainer's Crucifixion sang at St. James Church on Good Friday. The flower decorations in the Churches on Easter Sunday was were very fine. Attended 5th Ave. Baptist Ch. in the morning of that day and St. James in evening.</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Ap 11 Left New York in the evening and reached Woodstock in the forenoon of next</p>
<p>12 day in the midst of a snow storm. Cold. Father staid over at Hamilton and came home in the evening.</p>
<p>13 Oxford St. Ch. Meeting Annual business meeting. Reports of the various departments of Ch. work encouraging. Cold.</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>May 11 Ellen Wood came from the Stratford home to stay</p>
<p>14 Donald Perkins Seldon was born at 67 Grant Ave. Denver, Colorado at 9 oclock P.M. weighed nine lbs.</p>
<p>31 Norah, Julian and Miss Marion Sale came from Toronto, raining.</p>
<p>4 Norah Julian and Marion left for Toronto, damp</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>dull weather, has rained all the week except part of Friday 3rd</p>
<p>June 23 Mrs. Herser came Thursday evening 23rd to stay a while.</p>
<p>June 30 Dora came home having been present at Will's wedding the 29th</p>
<p>29 Will was married to Theresa Foley at Bryan house</p>
<p>July 4 Mrs. Herser went home</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>July 8 Dora left for a visit with the Laycocks in Chicago</p>
<p>16 Dora returned, Washington came with her.</p>
<p>13 Clara and Margaret came from Toronto</p>
<p>17 Very warm indeed</p>
<p>18 Warm</p>
<p>19 Still very warm</p>
<p>29 George Sale came</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>30 W. Laycock went to the hospital with typhoid fever</p>
<p>30 Very early in the morning Cousin Mary Hyde came from Atchinson Kansas.</p>
<p>Aug 3 {Lee?} Wolverton was married to Mr Darach of Brantford Geo. Clara, Dora, Cousin Mary father and I went by train, returning the same evening except Cousin Mary who remained A very pleasant day.</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Aug Sep 8 Ray Baker came down to help Fred on the farm.</p>
<p>9 Mable came to work</p>
<p>23 Alice Baker came over from Wolverton</p>
<p>27 Ida came down from London</p>
<p>30 Ida returned home</p>
<p>31 Mrs. Templer came</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Sep 1 A Circle Meeting in the afternoon. Mrs. Templer gave an address Clara left for Lakeville Conn. Also Alice and Ray went home.</p>
<p>2 Mrs. Templer gave a lecture at Oxford St. on her visit to the Holy Land so Rainy we did not go</p>
<p>3 Mrs Templer and Miss Midgely here to dinner Mrs. T went home with Miss. M.</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Sep 19 Dora and Margaret left for Lakeville Conn.</p>
<p>19 W.Laycock left to go to his brother's Alfred's. he had been here since Sep. 9 when the Dr permitted him to leave the hospital</p>
<p>Oct 17 Jasper went out to town in the evening staid at W.Parker's and went to Toronto the morning of the 18th to attend the Baptist Convention during the week.</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Oct. 20 Mable left</p>
<p>22 She came for her things</p>
<p>22 Jasper returned from Toronto</p>
<p>24 Fanny Wolverton came</p>
<p>25 She left in the evening.</p>
<p>Nov 8 I went to Toronto to attend the "Women's Baptist Home & Foreign Missionary Convention". Which was to be held in Walmer Road Ch. got down in time for the foreign Mission Board Meeting at 3, o'clock in the afternoon, after which I</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>went to Mrs. Fox's 9 Walmer Road where I was invited to stay during the Convention; and where I had a most delightful home.</p>
<p>9 Foreign Mission. Mrs. Bookers presided. The sessions were well attended from the very first The meetings were good and helpful. Prayer and giving being much emphasised I went home with Mrs. S.S. Bates for tea and spent a pleasant hour before evening Meeting</p>
<p>10 Home Mission day. Mrs</p>
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<p>1904</p>
<p>Holman presiding with much ability and grace. Mrs. Peer, Mrs. Masse and Mr Harkeness spoke of the needs of the various fields they represented. New Ontario, Grande Ligne, and the North West.</p>
<p>Nov. 11 Friday morning I attended a foreign M.B. Meeting and in the afternoon returned home. I met Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Davies, Miss Meryle and many ladies I knew, and had a most pleasant time from first to last.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2>
<p>Nov 17 Thanksgiving Day. attended members meeting at Oxford St. Church.</p>
<p>20 Jasper and I drove down to Gobles to attend Anniversary service in the Church. Mr. Baker an old pastor preached morning and evening, earnest helpful sermons. We staid over night at James Kiepers. I came</p>
<p>21 home in the morning and Jasper stayed for a tea meeting Monday night which was an easeful Weather must delightful.Indian summer</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2>
<p>Nov 23 My birthday 69 years old weather, warm and bright.</p>
<p>25 Jasper's birth day. 70 yrs. old</p>
<p>26 Dora's birth day 45 yrs. old</p>
<p>28 Alice Baker came down from London to stay a few days on weeks. not very well.</p>
<p>Dec 2 Attended a Missionary meeting at Mrs. Hanter's 88 Wellington St.</p>
<p>5 Fred went to Guelph to attend fat stock show.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2>
<p>Dec 9 Fred came home</p>
<p>14 lice went home</p>
<p>17 A little daughter was born to Frank and Norah Marion Rose Goble</p>
<p>24 Harold came from Guelph</p>
<p>26 We had a very quiet Christmas dinner Father. Fred, Harold and J. after which had a Gift distraction and Jared well. Loving reminders came from each of our dear absent ones</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>Jan 9 Mrs. Mary Stamp died at her daughter Florence's home in Michigan, was buried from the home of her son Maitland in Woodstock on</p>
<p>12 Thursday 12th. A cold day.</p>
<p>Mar 10 I left in the evening for New York and arrived safely at 23rd St. Sat. morning about 9 o'clock when Dora met me. I had a very pleasant visit of nearly six weeks met Will and Theresa</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>and Frank, Nora and the children Julian & Marion Rose several times, I spent on Sabbath at Richmond Hill with the boys and their wives and {illegible} was over on day to lunch. Had pleasant visit with Rose, Jo and several members of the Parson's family, and {illegible} the had a most restful after him. Left for home on the evening of Ap. 20 and</p>
<p>Ap 21 Reached Woodstock on the morning of the 21st when Jasper met us in the rain.</p>
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<p>June 22 Dora reaches home at midnight having been detained thirteen hours over time on account of Washouts on the Lehigh Valley RR. and a week on the G.J.R., well but tired</p>
<p>July 6 Clara and Margaret came Geo sailed for England June 17th</p>
<p>31 Nellie Wood returned to the Home at Stratford</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>Aug 7 Dora left for New York and Lakeville Conn when she arrived on the 8th and found Uncle George very ill</p>
<p>13 George Milnnie died early Sunday morning and waid laid in Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday the 15th He rested & to at last at home.</p>
<p>Aug 6 Many weeks came from the Stratford Home.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>Aug 21 George Sale came from Hamilton today.</p>
<p>Sep 7 Clara Margaret and I left for Lakeville Conn. We went to Hamilton and from there went by C.P.R. to New York. Nrs. Sycamore met us in Hamilton and pilled us from G.L.R. Slaton to the C.P.R. It was most kind of her. We had a very comfortable journey to N.Y. when George met us. Will came in while we were at breakfast</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>and before we left for Lakeville Frank put in a appearance. It was lovely to see them all. George went with us to Lakeville</p>
<p>Sep 8 When we arrived in time for lunch Geo. Clara & M. going to Greenwold with Rose and I to Urldwood with Cora</p>
<p>12 Father and Fred came in the evening</p>
<p>13 Dora's wedding day a beautiful day and</p>
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<p>everything went off most beautifully. just the close friends of bride & groom were present. Charly & Char-lotte. Rose and for. Father Fred and I from out home Geo. Clara & Margaret. Mrs. Laycock Hartly and wide Mr. & Mrs Richie. Emily, Frank & Norah. Will & Theresa Lucile and Ethel. Gail and Louise Parsons, and Miss Whitbush. Geo officiated and the service was very impressive and beautiful</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>Ethel was maid of honor and Fred best man. The house was fairly decorated with plants and flowers a delicious lunch was served and soon after Mr & Mrs Laycock left on their bridal trip to N.Y. Lakes George and Champlain, months and reached Penhurst</p>
<p>Sep 20. Father and I staid at Wildwood until Sat.</p>
<p>Sep 16 When we went to Richmond Hill and had</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>a pleasant visit with the boys and their wives Norah and Theresa</p>
<p>Sep 21 We left in the morning & had a delightful day on the Hudson, reaches Albany in the evening the</p>
<p>22 Left next morning and arrived home in the evening Dora and Washington staid until Thursday</p>
<p>28 Leaving in the morning & reaching Chicago in the evening of the same day. {this entry had faded ink on some words}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>Sep 30 Minnie Bach and her sister Laura came for a two weeks visit</p>
<p>Oct 16 They left for their home</p>
<p>18 Father went to London to the General Baptist Convention</p>
<p>20 Father came home & Mr Welch came with him</p>
<p>22 Mr Welch preaches anniversary sermons at Oxford St. Good meeting.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>Nov 7 I went to Waterford to the women's Miss. Convention attended a Board meeting in the evening</p>
<p>8 Home Mission day the sessions were all good the afternoon meeting was one of the great spiritual power.</p>
<p>9 Foreign Missions all the meetings well attended & good. I staid at Aunt Emily Goble's. Took tea one evening at Jane Staffords</p>
<p>10 Came home Friday. Father and Fred drove to Wolverton in the afternoon</p>
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<p>1905</p>
<p>Nov 30 Hellen Wolverton came we went to a union Circle Meeting in the afternoon at Mrs. {uncertain name} A good Meeting - very cold</p>
<p>Dec 1 We went in the afternoon to a Bible reading at {illegible} St. conducted by Mrs. Gordon after which Hellen went home by train.</p>
<p>6 A beautifull day drove into the city and made several calls beautiful weather</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2>
<p>6 Nellie Neave's baby died in the evening I staid all night</p>
<p>7 Mr Nelson spent the day with us.</p>
<p>8 I went to London to see Alice Baker. She has been sick a long time and cannot live long. She is a dear patient sweet girl</p>
<p>10 Alice died about 3 o,'clock</p>
<p>11 We received the word</p>
<p>12 Jasper went to the funeral mild pleasant weather.</p>
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<p>1905</p>
<p>Dec 11 Fred went to Guelph to the fat {stock?} shows.</p>
<p>25 Father Fred and I at home for Xmas dinner</p>
<p>26 Jesse Davidson married to {illegible} Nelmes</p>
<p>26 Harlod came from Wolverton</p>
<p>27 Frank came from Toronto 28 he went back to</p>
<p>28 Dora came from Chicago</p>
<p>29 Father, Dora, Harold & I</p>
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<p>1895</p>
<p>Dec 30 Went to Guelph. Fred went in the morning, we in the evening A stormy day rain & snows. Father and I staid all night at Mrs. Darson's. Harold went to the College and Dora and Fred went to the hotel, when Saturday Morning Will and Theresa, Frank & Norah joined them, all coming to Mrs. Darson's where at half after twelve o clock Fred was married to Eva Walters. Miss Anna Walters was maid of honor and Mr</p>
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<p>1905</p>
<p>McPhail was best man. Rev Mr Thomas officiated and everything went off in nice order as planned. The bridal party left soon after a nice luncheon for Sarnia and places West. We came home the same evening, Will and Theresa coming with us.</p>
<p>31 Father, Dora, Will & Theresa went to Church I went to S.S. in afternoon</p>
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<p>1906 Jan 1 Father, Dora, Will, Theresa & I ate New Year's dinner together</p>
<p>3 Dora Will and Tessa went to Wolverton & spent the day</p>
<p>4 Will & Tessa left to New York A very stormy day</p>
<p>4 Mrs Field and Mrs. Milnor spent the afternoon with us in the evening Fred and Eva came, the carriage that brought them out took Mrs Field annd Mrs. Milner back to the city.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>Jan 8 I went to a McAll Mission Meeting at Mrs. McLeods</p>
<p>9 Dora left for her home in Chicago</p>
<p>10 Father went to Wolverton</p>
<p>Mar 13 I went to Chicago. Dora and Washington met me on my arrival I spent three very pleasant weeks and came home</p>
<p>Ap 5 Thursday Ap. 5</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>May 28 George Sale came</p>
<p>30 George went to town Mrs Craig spent the afternoon</p>
<p>31 Closing at Woodstock College Eva Wolverton went with us to the College. It was George's class he session Jasper and I staid at the class banquet. had a pleasant time.</p>
<p>Jan 1 Morning for Chicago Fred had a Bee in the afternoon pulling down stone wall of the barn.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>June Frank and Norah came Saturday evening. Norah returned to Toronto on Sunday evening and Frank staid until the following Thursday. He was not very well.</p>
<p>22 Emma and her boys Richard & Donald came from Denver. They spent a few days in Chicago with Dora and then came home.</p>
<p>26 The barn was raised.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>July 20 Dora came from Chicago</p>
<p>" 23 Eva went to Guelph Returned Aug. 17 {"Returned Aug. 17" is written in a smaller font}</p>
<p>28 Geo, Clara & Margaret came from Atlanta</p>
<p>Aug 2 Dora went home to Chicago</p>
<p>4 Ted came from Denver</p>
<p>11 Minnie Bach came from Toronto</p>
<p>20 Returned to Toronto</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>Aug 27 Ted left for Chicago and Denver arriving at The Latter Place Sep. 1.</p>
<p>31 George and Margaret went to Toronto, from there Geo went to New York Margaret staying at her aunts in Toronto</p>
<p>Sep 4 Father went to the Fair</p>
<p>6 at Toronto and returned</p>
<p>12 Clara left for Toronto</p>
<p>21 She and Margaret left</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>On an evening Train for Chicago to visit Dora</p>
<p>25 Emma, Richard & Donald left on an evening train for Chicago. The house is very quiet and empty without Emma & the children Gladys Johnson went home she has been helping us since Aug 1st, a good little girl</p>
<p>24 A letter from Will telling of the birth and death of a little girl baby.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2>
<p>Dec 25 We were alone just Fred, Eva father and I. a quiet day. I went to bed ill in the afternoon</p>
<p>1907 Jan 4 {1907 written in smaller font above Jan 4} Dora Lorene Gobble came to the home, a wee healthy baby. Mrs Waters here. I was still in bed</p>
<p>Feb 11 I went with Dora to Chicago, not very well. Dora had spent a month in New York and stayed over a week at Pennhurst.</p>
<p>Mar 2 Dora sailed from New York for a trip abroad with Rose Milinie Parsons.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2>
<p>Feb. 25 Elizabeth Homby Sale {illegible} at Spelman Seminary Atlanta Ga.</p>
<p>Feb. 11 A little girl came to Frank's home at White Plains New York May Goble</p>
<p>June 1 Dora arrived at her home in Chicago after her wanderings in foreign lands</p>
<p>" 4 I came home from Chicago I had stayed in Dora's home during her absence, father being there past of the time.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2>
<p>Oct. 16 The Baptist Convention was held in Woodstock during a week, also the College Jubilee was celebrated. during this time Newton & Fnny and their children Harold, Jasper and Bessie spent some days with us. Dora had made us a visit previously.</p>
<p>30 I went to Toronto to visit my sister Melissa who was lying very ill at 54 Augusta Ave. Card for her daughters Ida & Eva</p>
<p>Nov 2 I returned home</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2>
<p>Nov 20 Eva & little Dora went to Guelph.</p>
<p>Dec. 8 Melissa Wolverton Feich died in Toronto and was brought to Wolverton for burial.</p>
<p>10 She was laid to rest in the Cemetery on the hill.</p>
<p>28 A little son was born to Fred and Eva at Guelph</p>
<p>25 Xmas day, very stormy. Miss. Stone Lucy Landon, Harold Wolverton to dinner with father Fred and myself. A pleasant day together. {This entry was written in a smaller font}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">2021</span></h2>
<p>May 11 I moderated the RDA booth at the RWSA conference today!</p>
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<p>{The entry has faded ink}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2>
<p>Jan 4 The little Dora's birthday</p>
<p>26 Aunt Ann Wolverton died in her home Lexington Kenticky in the 92nd year. Rose Van. Peltwoole almost her last days.</p>
<p>28 She was Laid away</p>
<p>Feb 10 Eva, her mothers Mrs. Water and the two babies came home. The weather which had been very cold and stormy had moderated</p>
<p>11 One year ago I went to Chicago</p>
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<p>1908 Mar 2 I left {unknown name} for Chicago train did not arrive at C, until the morning of Mar 3. Washington met me found Dora well.</p>
<p>10 Dora left for Savannah {illegible}{unknown name}, Atlanta and returned home to chicago April 11</p>
<p>11 I stand until may leaving the evening of may 6 and</p>
<p>May 7 arriving home the 9th</p>
<p>9 Annie McNeil came staid overnight with us.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2>
<p>May 15 A little girl was born to Will and Theresa in New York.</p>
<p>Aug 7 Dora came from Chicago</p>
<p>Sep. 2 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice came from N.Y.</p>
<p>6 W.Laycock came from Chicago</p>
<p>10 Clara Margaret and Elizabeth came</p>
<p>12 George Sale came from N.Y.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2>
<p>12 Emma Seldon and two boys Richard & Donald came from Denver</p>
<p>14 Frank, Norah. Julian, and Marion Rose of White Plains New York and May Sale of Toronto came.</p>
<p>15 Charly, Charlotte, Rose and Joe came from New York</p>
<p>15 Our Golden Wedding a beautiful day in every way.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2>
<p>Sep. 16 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice left for New York</p>
<p>16 May Sale returned to Toronto</p>
<p>18 Dora and Washington left for Chicago</p>
<p>18 also Frank. Norah Julian and Marion Rose went to Toronto</p>
<p>19 Minnie Bach went home to Toronto</p>
<p>21 George, Clara, Margaret and</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2>
<p>Sep. 21 Elizabeth left for their winter home at Atlanta, Georgia</p>
<p>22 Emma, Richard & Donald started on their journey home to Denver, Colorado</p>
<p>26 Fred began to fill his silo</p>
<p>29 Completed filling silo</p>
<p>28 Rain which was much needed came and weather cooler.</p>
<p>Oct 3 The first frost of the season came last night</p>
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<p>{written in pencil where previous pages were in pen}</p>
<p>{Napier?} or (K) 72" 1.35 27" 55 ¢ 18"35 ¢</p>
<p>Calcutta 72" 1.35 27" 52 4 18"34</p>
<p>Rubber binding {?}</p>
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<p>{Inside 1st page from back cover, blank page with Memorandum pages (2) stapled in which the top one reads as follows:}</p>
<p>{Curries?}{lrossiy?}</p>
<p>Width of Iles 3. ft</p>
<p>" seats apart 2 - 7 1/2</p>
<p>Baptistry</p>
<p>11 long at the top</p>
<p>6-9 in at Bottom</p>
<p>3 ft wide</p>
<p>{Legible from underneath said Memorandum paper}</p>
<p>County</p>
<p>ky</p>
<p>3ft deep</p>
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<p>{Well worn back cover, much more so than the front, not surprisingly.}</p>
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Courtland Olds Diary, 1861
Courtland Olds Diary, 1866
Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1867
Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1870
Courtland Olds Diary, 1873
Courtland Olds Diary, 1875
Courtland Olds Diary, 1879
Courtland Olds Diary, 1880
Courtland Olds Diary, 1886
Courtland Olds Diary, 1887
Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1888
Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1889
Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1890
Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1891
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<p>JANUARY TUESDAY 1 1889</p>
<p>Having enjoyed my hollowday eve Christmas, I had give way and let Joe take his leave to day. So I have been working away at {illegible} & C as {oll?} other days.</p>
<p>The weather still keeps C mild, but, has been quite windy to day. Thomas Jacksons boy Colbert {illegible} after some split peas to use as pig - fea feed, Let him take a couple of baggs.</p>
<p>He told me {Neat?} {illegible} {did need?} {illegible} friends Mr and Ms. Horton were at Jack</p>
<p>{continued on a new line} son's, & would soon be done.</p>
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<p>January Wednesday 2 1889</p>
<p>Albert M {Hade?} has been working in my place today. While I went up Suellaus Mill after a {gist?} of {illegible} for {her?} {illegible} and for {geerselaes?}. Took few plock of dried apples and {illegible} {illegible} at {HNC?}- heeu for severely each Jew theer. Shorer Jay, look peveu {illegible} of galice offeres in {E.H?} because was {small?} {Causee?} house by hlause and {Brocylin?} house a quarter of beef poire {Hanare?}. I fee massble a lout otee {illegible} ice nee {sicelcae?} {M?} Cluiddols ohit Cocchicces and {illegible} Bikey I do as indefenitely.</p>
<p><br /> January Thursday 3 1889</p>
<p>Joe and I look alot a {pit?} of {fes?}- {Jataes?} {neis?} {gore?}-moose, the weather being warm auq {illegible} look {newue?} jeet to woueu {this?} effeucooce and unloaded at Cluie Nanecco groory, market had beef anade new before-haud for new at haeuly give caub peu {illegible}, shore pay. there is july alow and there and opening eaew like glicis {illegible} present plasae. the crop having deen are very abundant. The quality for ea hieg is also very excellent, {illegible} {whole?} day + good {illegible}</p>
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<p>January FRIDAY 4 1889</p>
<p>Joe has {Texan?} hauking come in {nee?} table to day. I drove down to Caukes {tais?}{illegible} wing to see Mr and Mrs A.N. Hostoie also had {illegible} come ohere Jones Polhaw. Broughlet Mrs Holron {were?} with mee. {Llee?} mers members of the gauvily careers over to {illegible} {nee?} eve, {ming?} write us which Mrs and Mr. H. are staying with us over night. Have been searing {dowee?} my hq calf stable to day where working, {illegible} beeweed {alvent?} a wreak. hekuq rebuilding some.</p>
<p><br /> January SATURDAY 5 1889</p>
<p>Spent most of {illegible} {foreusvee?} {ine?} uisitereq with Geu precdp Mr and Mrs Hootou {Wtoo?} reueaiued{d is written with a very long tail that curves left} {spent?} night with us. Look there down to Mrs. Clarlees again this {illegible}. Did most feel at all satisfied with their visit, it reeally so short. Joe and I get a load of wood in ulces woods he is {foreesoce?} and got it up {illegible}. The wealice has {carliceed?} {warces?} and Alice has {deew?} falling ive good earnent nint of {illegible} day.</p>
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<p>January SUNDAY 6 1889</p>
<p>Rain has been falling last night loud to day. {illegible} as consequence we could not {weel?} get to {town?} as is dew {custtoue?}. Neut ree to heau {illegible} rew. Mr Elauq Eoueuce. Ramew {eyoyeq?} {illegible} service I am glad to say, the services was very good and {illegible} she - Vincent of Glees U {illegible} supper followeq. It is gooq to price the people of Eloq of {wledfeued?} {illegible} age new precedes. Sabbath day to nron ship. The {jerayeu?} of {she?} broken and {cocehits} heart is still heard. Raiss {illegible}.</p>
<p>January MONDAY 7 1889</p>
<p>Have lead Joe at work lisking corns to day when wot doing chores. Neut {illegible} to Ueuokle Johns to bake deie neu with there and Mr. Hortias, the lallee and Mrs Clorke being there. This was jere last visit with {illegible} I suppose as okay talk of going {disay?} in {rice?} {illegible}, {pone?} Mrs Claikes. The evads a u iu a fearful elate at present, are {illegible} of {illegible} {array?} {Vork?} of {illegible} a ce so deep as {illegible} he going almost {imposible?}</p>
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<p>January TUESDAY 8 1889</p>
<p>Joe and I have been laying {jeen?} best to {illegible} {illegible} pile of unfusked cone {deucaouing?} in {illegible} varns to day. The usult is satisfactory Heather is very warm and favorable for {jeen?} work. Ne seeue to be for {illegible} is {civis?} respect aftee all. There are many who are not as {gorkwak?} brueuee. Parkeucarly nee {name?} {beruew?} {whes?} Earne quit work and give leave for want of sudes and cold weather. The present mild weather seems to be quick general.</p>
<p>January WEDNESDAY 9 1889</p>
<p>The past has been all {uncesudly?} stormy day. Rain befail falling at at are early how this morning and did not stop until early night. Something like a hurricane set in about the middle of the {ofleruouce?} {& symbol?} is still blowing fiercely. It has been a good day for busking come inside, however. Joe and I have have lineparked {illegible} chause as bent we could. Our bare - jlnor begins to look mable improved, we have notice {illegible} to {cool?} for {there?} work ever before.</p>
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<p>January THURSDAY 10 1889</p>
<p>The terrible snow and wind storms of of everyday and last night have {eaulined?} most of to day. One side roads, some of them are completely blocked by snow backs is places and {illegible} {eauce?} as well. Joe and I have been husking corn most of the time to day. Notice by the {hail?} neat great damage has been done by yesterdays wind storm East of Toronto. {Tind?} in looking arround that we have {nest?} {altoyallee?} {leaped?}. Mauy Earle bees have been hacked down in the woods {last word cut off of page}.</p>
<p>January FRIDAY 11 1889</p>
<p>One word - pile being about exhausted Joe and I have been laying do re pleasisle to day. The roads are in an almost impossible state however. {H?} seems strange and yet it is a fact, that {been?} sleep were fed to night for the pirot since this Hickee. The weather has been more like Spring or {illegible} {Heau?} {illegible} so far. We were {illegible} in having corn to husk for this has gives us work corn{illegible} or places.</p>
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<p>January SATURDAY 12 1889</p>
<p>Have had Joe husking corn most of the time {afaiu?} to day. It {reauile?} a causiderable {niece?} to take corn of stock however neut {beet?} to {illegible} this afternoon, hoeud the roads in an almost impossible state. Seut away for the Christians{illegible} and Malhdiet Maj asine to day. {illegible} dered as prenueues puushsees deekeres + Semusees+ {illegible} of Mr. + Mrs Edward peksses of {town?}. Have alds arade an {illegible} for the country jeufleceuace again {illegible} L.C. Morfau</p>
<p>January SUNDAY 13 1889</p>
<p>One account of the very rough stable of the roads we did not allowd any chuck served to day. Have speut the juice proffilably and well I {illegible}. Have caulnued to giud the service of God as {illegible} service, and my soul is satisfied with the jeust of good {illegible} he has provided. Hau Huely is {illegible} Sauioces provise {cornfeed?} by me if any man eufeu is {the?} stall go in feed {illegible} {I?} and {illegible} pastime. He has made maple {illegible} uiseice for the {illegible} steac of {illegible}.</p>
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<p>January MONDAY 14 1889</p>
<p>Joe and I have been drawing sat {sat is written above drawing and with a ^ sign underneath it} straw to the horse stable for feed to day. God {illegible} barn - yard cleared up {goars?} straw at last. Had a short visit from Mr Robert Ivey to day. He told me how to sharpen the knives of the {ouking?} hot in suck a way that they would keep sharp a long liuce. It is by making a part of cycle edge by filing {wilex?} the corner of the {fels?}. He assured me that his would cut all day {aillegut?} that {peuing?} when {illegible} in this way.</p>
<p>January TUESDAY 15 1889</p>
<p>Joe has been helping me at {illegible}{this?} to day. Finished husking corn in the cow stable to day. This afternoon we have been cutting wood in the woods for present use. The weather{seems?} to the {peting?} warm and to look like a rain or snow storm.It has been my privelege to {illegible}. God to be very {illegible} {whuy?}. Calling up ou hire to day. How {illegible} how he {couce?} in to us and keep with us and we with {Harris?}.</p>
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<p>January WEDNESDAY 16 1889</p>
<p>Have been as being as we could well be to day but, after all have not accomplished a great deal. The weather has moderated, and this afternoon it has been raining and still rains. Mr Reid was here for dinner and, told me that he had sold out the Victor store to a Mr. {Coleaffy?} of Belleville. {Mee?} {Couliueq?} to enjoy precious {crunue?} {alides?} with the {kiuise?} and infinite loyaly, with the {ceremony?} we forget are {illegible} and care {+e?}.</p>
<p>January THURSDAY 17 1889</p>
<p>Joe and I have been cuting woodin the woods most of the time to day. Got {illegible} {souce?} irou wood poles for more power {armes?} this afternoon. Coffee tea I went up to the Gauge Hall to being the might of {illegible} regular mouth of meeting. The roads were very bad, the late rains and warm weather farming done their work.{illegible} {peeking?} this evening however. At {illegible} was parry reducing the funitation {illegible} of and {illegible} poem thace to {illegible}dollar deadies grow {illegible} to {illegible} each poufais</p>
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<p>Neut {svee?} to Robert Marris this morning to see {illegible} geting his son Allie Marris to clean our Gauge {illegible}. {Hiuisioce?} Gauge is expected to be feeld in our sall see Tuesday next and it was {Mougfet?} {Leius?} able to have the {ogau?} ready for service. Selled up with Reid this afternoon and was glad to {illegible} that they were in my deft {really?} six dollars. Selled up with John Hewson {illegible} gained that I was {dwing?} still {nisly?} nine dollars for which I had to give him ony note for 11 macro.</p>
<p>January SATURDAY 19 1889</p>
<p>Joe and I worked at grinding our axes this {illegible}. He also got a quiet of mixed peas and got ready to take to the mill this afternoon. Got it growed at Crokes and called in {name?} see the way {out?} and back. The weather has become very cold and windy which state of things has dove away at last while the mud. The roads are good excepting {main street?} {illegible}. Have enjoyed pre-{illegible} {illegible} with my {God?} and {illegible} {this day?}.</p>
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<p>January SUNDAY 20 1889</p>
<p>One account of the very stormy weather we did not go the to church to day. Snow has been falling in quite {long?} {quantities?} which we were glad to see. Have been reading with much pleasure and profit the memories of the late Edward and Mrs Jacksow of {town?} They were really bright has and {illegible} {illegible} reflecting heat nicely the {puding?} {illegible} the caulal source of all light and liberty. Mr Jacksons and was a rifling sequence of such a reacteau life.</p>
<p>January MONDAY 21 1889</p>
<p>Snow having fallen at last. Joe and I have been {geking?} up wood this {time of day?} in night good earnest. Slew {gaw?} roads and out {swart?} of tice. Sleighing is very good and the snow seems likely to stay with us for a while this times. Started {illegible} first {illegible} {illegible} the big straw stack to day I have here geting in a lot for feed. Thomas Jacksons boy Albert was here and got two and a hay {barnbells?} {corn?} of split peas.</p>
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<p>January TUESDAY 22 1889</p>
<p>Got to work this forenoon fair at making my horse power {?}. Joe has been spliting wood in the woodhouse. Mr John Meucke{?} came before - {?} dinner with us and afterwards we went together to see Division Grange{?} at our hall. The attend. ence was not alrge but we had a pleasant time. I was appointed Auditor of New Division Grange{?} Books for new come. ing year.</p>
<p>January WEDNESDAY 23 1889</p>
<p>Had to send Joe to help Thomas Jacksons thresh{?} to day. Next my-self also after geting Rye wood chore done; and helped them until night. {?} air Wesley Ha-fere a cut also with me and visited at Walter's{?} awhile I was helping thresh. The weather is quite over{?} affair and the season just dis-appearing. Had a short visit to our Mr J. CS. Mc{?} of Seard{?} after dinner. He asured me that the new cutters Joe{?} would work all night.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Worked away at the horse-power arms awhile this forenoon; and a short time this afternoon. Have got them all done but fitting to their respective places. Had William Watts and family, to dinner with us to day so I have been visiting with them some of the time. Lewis came, and has taken two loads of his furniture & c from our tennant house. He says that he has rented a farm accross the road from his father in law Wesby Matthews.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and have got a load of oats off to day. Cleaned it up this forenoon and this afternoon took it to the Edmunds mill. The thirty baggs weighed sixty two bushells and twenty pounds. Found the roads rather heavy there being no track made in the snow for the waggon wheels part of the way. The weather keeps remarkably warm and to day has beens much more like April than January.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe helped me clean up a load of oats this forenoon; and this afternoon I took it up to the oatmeal mill. Found on comeing home that Joe had not done anything but chores. Felt quite put out for we have so much corn to husk and other work to do. Ma and Bertha went out to town this afternoon. Marian went away also which, I suppose was the cause of for doing so little.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>A driving snow storm from the North East, which began this forenoon has been in progress all day. We could not get to meeting anywhere as a consequence, of course, Joe was also away which was another hindering cause. Everything seems to require special care, on stormy days in particular. Lost my old false front teeth, made a good many ago by Mr. Lyman Wells of Simcoe, while feeding the sheep, failed to find them.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe did not get until about the middle of this afternoon, he haveing went home yesterday morning. Have not felt very well on account of billiousness and a bad cold, but have got the chores done all night. Snow has been faling for some time latily and more than a foot has come this time. It is turning out quite cold since. Got another load of oats partly cleaned up this evening to take out to morrow.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got another load of oats cleaned up this forenoon. Took it up to the mill after dinner. Brought home another load of oat-dust with me. This load will make about one ton and a quarter, that I have purchased, at five dollars per ton. Sleighing is very good now, I might say for the firsy time this Winter. A great many people are on the roads trying it at present. The Thermometer stood at zero this morning.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took up to the oat-meal-mill my last load of oats to day. Or I might say, the last that we could safely spare at present. Paid the aunt of takes for the year bis. Seventy four dollars and thirty five cents. Had only a small balance left after pay this sum. Settled up with Lewis this morning; but not without a good many unpleasant words. Found him unwilling to do what seemed fair and reasonable in some particular.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma with me. Snow had fallen this forenoon covering the bare spots in the roads so sleighing was quite good. A report has just come, that Mr. J. B. Carpententer was dead. He was a man of many good qualities. He has always been a liberal. Contributor in sustaining not only the Methodist Church in Simcoe; but, to every good cause that came along. The Lord had blessed him.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe at work to day as usual. He has been boss and all hands while ma and I went up to Simcoe. We had a pretty cold ride both up and back; but the sleighing is excellent. Took dinner at Thomas Murpheys, Mr John Murphy was there and was still very much exercised over the loss his wife who died about a month ago. This seems all the more strange, for Mrs Murphy could not have been the most pleasant of women to live with.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has been away to day geting a load of wood house to his father who lives near port Dover. Let him have the team this afternoon to take it out. Have been engaged arround the barn at doing chores & c through the day. Succeeded in geting the horse-power arms in place after a long time. Hope now to get to work soon at cuting feed. The weather has become quite mild again, some prospects of a thaw.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took ma with me and went out to Dover this morning to our Quarterly meeting service. Enjoyed the privelege of worship with our Port Dover brethren very much. Felt encouraged at seeing the house of God well attended. Had dinner with Mifs Giles and afterwards attended Baptist meeting in the town hall. Rev. Mr Newton of Vittord preached. In his discourse he showed the similarity of the exactly between a sinner who is delivered from the bondage of satan and sin and the deliverance of the children of Israel from the bondage of Egypt.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I worked in the woods this forenoon at cuting wood. This afternoon I went out to Dover to attend the Quarterly official board meeting of our church. One of the particular moves made was to have the salary of ten minister reduced from seven hundred dollars to six. The change to take place at the close of the present year. Sleighing is being reinforced with more snow from time to time. Winter reigns supreme.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>A very sudden change in the temperature of the weather took place to day. From being warm enough to rain and thaw this morning it has percieved Zero weather other evening. Joe got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting and spliting at the wood-house when not doing chores. Have just been reading of a great fire in Buffalo which turned up more than two million dollars worth of property.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>It seems now that the last part of Winter will be as severe as the first was mild. Judging from the course it has been takeing for a fiew days. A very disagreeable storm of wind and snow has been in progress for some hours. Joe and I have been cuting wood when not doing chores. Worked win the wood this afternoon. Can easily fancy what a North West Blizzard must be that is several degrees colder than our present storm.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>The very cold weather of yesterday has moderated considerably, Joe and I found it necessary to cut wood in the woods this forenoon however, This afternoon we have drawing ashes arround our apple trees in the orchard besides some other jobs. Never felt more determined to fight the good fight of faith, and never felt better satisfied with the way of the righteous. Surely it is a way of joy and peace.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I finished drawing and spreading ashes from our old ash-house arround apple trees in the orchard. I have since been tearing down and the old house and rebuilding. Got done towards night. The weather has greatly moderated within the last fiew hours. It seems now as though we were on the eve of a thaw. Have been reading with great pleasure and proffit. Punsheons lecture on John Wesley & his times.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got in a load of rats straw for the horses this morning. We afterwards drew up a couple of loads of wood. This afternoon I went down to the cheese factory meeting; but, the number there was so small that the meeting had to be postponed, It was appointed for three weeks from to day at one o'clock P.M. Drive on to Dover this afternoon. Made a sale of our old sow at 8 cts per pound dressed weight & c & c.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>The past has been a delightful day, so mild and bright. Took Ma and Jim with me to him Bro. Jackson at the plank Noad Church this afternoon. The latter went to church to day for the first time. He behaved remarkably well however, for a four year old. The Good Lord has been with me, and Is how insignifficant all earthly {illegible} have seemed when compared with the presence and favour of God Almighty.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I have been working at sundry jobs to day in right good earnest. Have been cuting wood most of the time. The weather has been quite stormy but not cold. Snow has again fallen, and prospects are good for a continuance of Winter weather for some time to come. Have been much interested in reading Harpers Magazine this evening, which, by the way we recieved a fiew days ago. The only draw-back is feeling so tired after the days work is done.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>Ma and Mariam went up to Simcoe to day, on some of their own business. Joe and I have been working at the wood business as usual. Got up three loads more part of which we cut before drawing. The weather has been very cold; and a North West wind has been flowing. Snow has drifted considerably, and we find it hard to keep our track open to the woods. Heard to day that Joseph Jackson out late M. P. had failed in business.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I have been cuting wood in the woods to day, the weather being fine but rather cold. Thomas Jackson came this afternoon this afternoon at about four o'clock to help us kill the old Sow. Had a very serious time, on account of the great size and weight of the old beast. George Lemon came in to lend us a helping hand however which came very acceptable. Got done all right at last.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went out to Dover this forenoon to take the old Sow, killed yesterday evening. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take the old Sow, killed yesterday evening. I was surprised to find that she weighed over four hundred pounds. Sold to Chin Warren at & c. Had dinner at unckle John Matthews, it being his Sixty second birthday. Came home to do chores & took tea with their this evening. Went to our Grange meeting afterwards Arrangements were made to have an entertainment in a couple of weeks.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>My man and I have been working in the woods again to day, AboUt Compledid Nu horse power arms after dinner and have got it ready now to {Wich?} the horses are. H seems to bad Neat we could seod have used it before, but, on account {unclear} the {unhwoked?} Corn on nu barn floor we have {unclear} so far been able to find george to work; The Grew New heifer cold and kas now Nu appearance of snow.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got the horse-power and Curling-box started this forenoon. It went off first Class: but, the rain Neat befare falling. about Near Irine sloped further work outside, Isave been doing Nue work {unclear}. I went out to town this evening to get a bills money promised by Chim {letter}tarren. Was successful in geting most of {wheat?} was required Rain Peas coulit {ned?} to fall {unclear} to ang ht, God is still any help.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went our to Dover to church this morning takeing little Jim and Bertha with me. Jim went for the first time to church in Dover. Bro. Goodwin preached as usual, Remained to the fellowship afterwards and enjoyed the whole service very much. Took ma after dinner to the little plank road church. The minister Bro. Hamilton did not come so we had a prayer and fellowship meeting. Our meeting was not large; but the Good Lord was present.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>The weather berather mild to day Joe and I have been husking corn from the barn floor. I went to Mr. Hamiltons funeral after dinner. Only went to the house however. The old jentleman had been unwell for some years, his mind being addected. Was brought home from the Asylum to dayie recently. Went up to Shands this evening to meet our Grange committe about the entertainment. Concluded to venture another trial on Tuesday evening next.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>The wind and snow storm that has been in progress since yesterday morning, most of the time has left the snow in great piles and the side roads badly drifted Had Mr. and Mrs. Blackhere to dinner and to spend the afternoon with us. The day has been a very stormy one, just about right for visiting friends. I took tea over at Rids this evening accidantaly. I understand that they are likely to leave us soon.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got to work geting in straw for cuting this forenoon after shoveling out the lane. Wellington carpenter and wife came soon afterwards however and I had to stop work. Their visits were are so fiew and far between however that they are highly appreciated. Thomas Jackson came & helped us start the cuting box. It took a considerable fixing up before we got to work, Got a nice lot cut however</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Had Joe at work geting in wheat straw this forenoon for cuting. This afternoon he has been geting up wood. I got the working horses shod this forenoon, and have been doing sundry other kinds of work this afternoon, mostly chores. Went down to William Wattses this evening, partly to see the girls about helping in our entertainment on Tuesday evening next. Did not get their assistance however.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe got up a load of wood this morning and we afterwards cut a load and brought it home before noon. This afternoon after doing our noon chores we went down towards the school house to help open the side road. Succeedidd in geting a road through. Snow has been falling and driftinf withthe strong North West winds to day. There is every appearance of a continuance of Winter weather.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Worked at the wood to day, Joe and I. We cut in the woods this forenoon. The weather was so cold that we could not well do anything else. THis afternoon we have been drawing in sled lengths. I went out to Dover this evening partly to get the doctor for Mrs Eland, who has lately been confined and seemed not to be doing well. The weather has been extremely cold to day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Did not go th to church this morning; but this afternoon instead. Rev. Mr. Crews peached a missionary semon in our little church. His subject was the "pearl of great price", mentioned in Matthews 25. Some very good points were made. One of which I would like to remember. {Vis.?} The gift of the soul of God for man's salvation has brough to us an a pearl not quly of great price, to use, but of {immesurable} value to us.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got in another load of straw for the horses this morning, our last this Winter, I think Thomas Jackson and his boy Albert came before we got dones and we went to work geting the cutting box ready for work. Have prepared a nice lot of feed for the cattle, enough to last more than two weeks I am sure. The three horses we had on the pwer did not seem to be sufficient to do the work easily.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>My man and I continued to work away at geting up wood to Ray as usual. Got up three loads, in sled lengths besides cuting. Went this evening up to the Grange Hall to attend the entertainment. Took Ella Ryerse and my cousin Nora, both of whom took part of the performance. It was a success in every way notwithstanding the stormy night. {Proceed?} about sixteen dollars.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Yesterday was my birthday and ma had some of my unckles, and aunts and cousins to take dinner with us to day. Samantha Kitchen came also with he brother Elias and sister Ruth, so we had quite a gathering. Joe went to help Thomas Jackson get up wood to day, with the team & sleigh. The weather is becoming quite warm and very much like a thaw. I rejoice in God my Saviour, He is my help & my shield.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been at work to day as usual, at geting up wood, and at doing chores. Joe and I got up a load of wood this forenoona dn one this afternoon. We, ma and I went to the Jarvis mifsionary meeting this evening, Took tea at Bro. Joseph Jacque's on the way down. Heard the Resident of Niagara Conference Rev. Mr Maxwell, His speech was a very good one though some lacking in ferverance of appeal.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went down to Jarvis this forenoon after geting dones with the chores, Wanted to get some money to pay Lewis the amt. of wages still due him, he having agreed to wait until the first of March. Made the necessary arrangement, but did not get the money. Found Mifs Jules and Mrs Pess here when I came home home also Thomas jackson. The latter said that My special friend A. would be up form Pilhane in a week or so.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Drove down to Jarvis this forenoon to complete a matter of business began yesterday. Brough an essex centre plough of Mr William Jacques also a set of double harness, the whole for twenle dollars. Went out to Dover this afternoon and stopped to at the cheese factory meeting on the way. The latter was satisfactoty. The sleighing is quite poor in places. March has come in like a lamb this time at least.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover alone this morning to attend our church service. Bro. Goodwin preached from Sick {ye?} first the kingdom of God and this righteousness and all other things shall be added unto thee. Protracted meetings have been in progress through the past with enouraging success. Several have found place in believeing. Took ma down to our little church on the plank this afternoon, where we heard our Bro. Hamilton, Called at Mr. Blacks to see Mr and Mrs coffee Mrs B. father and mother</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on horseback, the roads being bad for either the runners or wheels. Took the money up to the bank for Lewis being ballance due. Settled up with H. Croff also and gave a note for the ballance for three months This will fall due on the twenty fifth of May next. Got home in time get a small load of potatoes ready, and to take them out to Dover. Took them to Clinn Warren at 20 cts per Bu. store pay.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Was bothered a good deal this forenoon in one way and another. Doctored a sick cow part of the time. The Township assessor came in the mean-time, so I did not get started to the Lunn Vallet Mill until after dinner. Took a grist of chop mostly. Had a serious time the roads being very bad. Have had Joe at work geting in straw to cut when we get done at Thomas Jacksons, where we expect to go to morrow.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>Sent Joe over to Thomas Jacksons this morning after geting chores done, to help cut feed. He took the team along. I went over after dinner & helped this afternoon. Found James Holcount there, Had not seen him for some months. Had Hamilton Olds here to dinner, He is still trying to sell the Cortyn Dise Harrow. The weather continues warm and the roads are geting very bad.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I started to husk corn after geting done with our chores this morning. Thomas Jackson came to help cut feed soon after so we left off and have been cuting feed the remainder of the day. We did some further fixing to the box and power which have been made a still further improvement in its workings. Had two teams and a half on the power which quite sufficient to drive it.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I have been at work in the woods to day. Did not get home but one load however. The weather has been quite cold and wintry, with occasional snow flurries. Have almost concluded to keep Joe for comeing season of seven months beginning with the first of April. Made him a conditional promise to that effect this forenoon, Wages sixteen dollars per mo.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>We got three loads of wood cut and drawn this forenoon, Joe and I. Sleighing is rather poor excepting in the lane when we have not too much snow. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon and brough Leilia my neice and Mifs Annie Culver back with me. Had quite a disagreeable drive owing to the very rough roads and cold N. W. Wind which almost froze us up on the way. My trust is still in "Him".</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been down to church on the plank road this afternoon. Bro. Jackson preached it being his turn. Thomas Bosefields Convention seems to have been productive of good as there was a church full of people to day. One lad stood up for prayers besides there were many bright testimonies. The weather has been extremely cold and windy. Jesus is very precious, O what a friend.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have been working away at geting up woood this forenoon, & most of the afternoon Joe and I. Succeeded in adding five more loads to our pile. Snow has continued to go quite fast, although cold winds prevail. We all went down to William Wattses this evening, Ma and I with Leilia and Annie. Found the Watts girls home and spent a very pleasant evening with them and their parents. Weather much like March, Cold & windy.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I have been trying to get up wood this forenoon, Lost the saw accidentaly & succeeded in geting only one load, I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to take Leilia and mifs Annie Culver who have been visiting us since last Saturday. Had a rather disagreeable time of it owing to heavy state of the roads. It took nearly three hours to go to Simcoe, and about the same for me to come home.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe got up a couple more loads of wood this forenoon on the sleighs about the last for a while probaby as the snow has about gone. Went down to Mrs Clarkes this morning to see about geting Dexter Holemb from the station, he having written to me. Thomas has gone to Pelham however on Saturday last. I went out to Dover also before noon, Took Marian with me. This being the day of her unckle funeral The weather continued warm and the roads bad.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>We got up a couple of loads of fodder corn from the little barn in the ten-acre-field this forenoon. This after noon Joe has been cuting and spliting wood at the woodhouse. Had a visit from Mr. Fredenburgh. Met with a very serious loss in a fine colt from Mr Fredenburgs horse the D. F. which died to day. The loss seemed all the more serious on account of our lack of horses. Went up to the grange this evening.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>We got up another load of corn stalks this morning, Joe and I preparitory to cuting. Find that our fodder corn is quite wet but still in good order in other ways. Have had Joe at work husking corn and spliting wood while I have been puting up our old calf stable in a new place & have got it ready for occupation at last through late. The weather continues quite warm and spring-like with consequent mud & bad roads.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I worked at cuting wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon after doing chores we worked at grinding one of the cuting box knives. These knives are so very hard that it takes a long time to grind them when dull. Am more than satisfied however that it pays well to cut feed especialy for cattle. So far out cattle have been gaining slowly instead of falling away since last Fall.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went over to hear Mr. Eland this morning, the roads being too bad to. go to Dover. Still find it good to join God's people of whatever name in their worship of Him. Cannot feel anything but love for them even though they do not agree with me in their views of the meaning different passsages in God's word. Went to the plank road church this afternoon takeing ma and little Jim with me. It was good for my poor soul to mingle in Christians fellowship there also.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been cuting wood in the wood this forenoon with Joe's help. This afternoon we have been grinding one of our cuting box knives, besides geting in some wheat straw ready for cuting in a day or two. The new store keeper came to day with his family and goods. Joe and I with the team helped get one of their loads out of the mud in the kemlocks to night. Do not see how they could come so far with such loads.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Worked in the barn this forenoon, Joe and I. Finished geting straw and cornstalks ready for cuting; also in ge got the cuting box knives sharpened an syckled ready for work. We have been at work in the woods this afternoon geting wood prepared for next Winters use. Went down to Jackson this evening on horse-back, the roads being very bad to see him about helping cut feed to morrow. Saw Dexter Holcomb & his wife there.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got started at cuting feed with the two teams, this morning, Thomas did not come until nearly noon, so Joe and I worked alones for quite a while. Dexter Holcomb came with Thomas and has been helping as well. Our track has been very bad which made it hard work for the horses. The Good Lord has been graciously pleased to help me on in my way to day. My peace has flown like a river, indeed.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe at work cuting and spliting wood to at the woodhouse to day when not doing chores. I went out to Dover to see about geting some but & other matters, this forenoon. Sent money away for Grange Bulletin subscribers. Brought home a fine quarter of beef from C. Warrens & c. Emma Watts came with me to her fathers where I stoped for dinner. Saw old Mrs. Watts who was visiting there. There weather still keeps warm, & spring-like.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had my man at work on the wood-pile again to day, while I have helped him this afternoon. This forenoon however I have been puting boxes & c for the hens to lay eggs in, arround the barn. George W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night and went away again this morning, Let him have five bushells and a half of peas & oats mixed. The weather still keeps warm, & looks like seeding very soon.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>We kept on at our wood cuting and spliting this forenoon Joe and I. He has kept on this afternoon while I went out to Dover, takeing ma with me. After geting our business done we went to tea with Mr and Mrs. Peter Lawson. Spent a very pleasant evening with them comeing home by ten-o'clock. It is remarkable how warm the weather still keeps. It scarcely even freezes nights for some time back.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to the plankload church this afternoon. Could not get out to Dover very well on account of Joe being away. Bro. Jackson gave us a very good sermon about "Ye must be born again" The usual fellowship followed. Ma and I went down to Mrs. Clarkes this evening to see Deck Holcombs who were to have gone home to morrow. Found that they were away to Waterford however.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe commenced work on his oven Mrs at $16 to day {???}. Joe and I have been working at cuting and spliting wood to day as usual. Have had visitors myself however, James Holcomb and Thomas Jackson being here a good part of the time. A change has taken place in the weather at last; and while it still keeps dry it has become quite cold James and little Day are staying over night with us to night. Am enjoying in a gracious manner the communion of the Divine & Infinite.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>James Holcomb and little Day left us this forenoon for home. The family is expecting to move again shortly, the twentieth time I believe since they began to keep house. Joe and I have kept buisy at cuting and spliting wood at the woodhouse to day as usual. Had a letter from Walter H. this evening rather unexpectedly. He tells me of Spring having come even in Monteal, Mud is plentiful there & about dried up here.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>The remarkably warm weather still continues. There is every appearance of an early spring. I have been had Joe working at spliting and cuting wood at the house as usual. I have been helping part of the time and doing some ditching when the chance came. We have had a Mrs Watts and old Mrs. Watts visiting with us this afternoon. The latter is staying over night with us. Took the former home this evening.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been buisily engaged on our wood pile to day, Joe and I stoped for a while to husk corn however, to get feed for the piggs. Had a short visit from the two Watts girls who came after their grand-mama. They are two interesting, fine looking girls. The weather is quite cold at last and Winter in a mild form will reign doubtless, for a time at least. It has been pouring all day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Our work to day has continued the same as yesterday, with an occasional variation to some temporary job. Snow has been falling in light quantities nearly all day. The ground has remained frozen. James Holcomb left us this morning for his farm again. He has been bothered to get his rent & will likely take his place back. He told me of a new invention to drive away cut feed frod the cutting-box by means of the wind.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got up three loads of corn fodder more from the little barn to cut on Monday or Tuesday next. We drew a load of pea straw for the sheep as well. This afternoon I went our to Dover to see about certain matters. Called at Wattses on the way home. Am enjoying in a gracious manner the presence and blessing of the Most High. Surely his promising are yes and amen to those that believe.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of rain and sleet which has fallen nearly all day we did not get to church this morning. Got started this afternoon but it rained so hard that we turned back. It has been a day of blessing to my soul however, The promises of God Almighty have again presented themselves. Surely they are exceedingly great and precious. O, that I might be kept faithful, and perfect before Him</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have been working away with all our might Joe and I; but and accident has happened this afternoon which will make another job for me in spite of anything. Our smoke-house took fire and was nearly burned up before discovery. The meat was also considerable damaged. Have been tappin a fiew more maple threes this afternoon. He have now thirty four tapped in all. The snow that fell last night is fast disappearing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>The snow is fast disappearing in fact to night it has gone. Lewis came and took away his last load to day. After all his good qualities I was very glad to see him away for good. Thomas Jackson came before noon to help cut feed, so notwithstanding our bad track we have got a week or soo feed cut. Dexter Holcomb came with Thomas with his wife & children. Have not had much time to visit with them however, Sap has been running nicely to day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>The past has been another one of my very buisy days. Have had Joe at work at sundry jobs while I have been working most of the time in the sugar bush sap. The supply was considerable &, it took me until about half past ten this evening to get through with this batch. I have thought a great deal of other days, so as I have been working, So many circumstances comence with sugar makeing large in my memory.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe at work as usual at sundry jobs, Mostly at cuting wood however. I have been geting more trees tapped until now we have something like seventy five. DO not intend tapping any more however, this year. Sap continues to run pretty well and quite a gathering has been made to day. There is much excitement in the country at present over the Jesuit Estates Bill lately passed by the legislature of Quebec.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had quite a large quantity of maple sap to boil down, which has kept me moving. The past has been a splendid sap day. Joe has been husking corn. inside, The weather being rather stormy and disagreeable out. Willie Holcomb came this evening with a heifer and a two-year-old Bull, The latter I am to pay sixteen dollars for when I can. The former, is to beleft here until James goes back on his farm, and is to be milked & kept as our own.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have continued to work at sugar or rather molasses makeing. There was quite a fall of snow last night; there is not a vestige to be seen. Sap has continued to run slowly all day. This kind of weather seems likely to continue as it is freezing to night. Have had Joe at work in the barn at husking corn most of the time. Did not get done boiling down to night until after eleven o'clock.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover this morning for the first time in more then a month. Bro. Thomas Calling an old College friend and Companion preached both morning and evening. Was much pleased and I trust proffited by his two discourses. This brother has been passing through a severe season of trial since comeing to Simecoe. The congregation hacing partly rebelled and left the place of worship because the Stationing {Comittee?} would not send the man asked for</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Gathered sap this morningand had a fine lot. Went down to Wattses and to Jacksons afterwards, preparitory to Cuting feed this afternoon. Failed to get Thomas to help however so Joe and I have been obliged to cut all alone. _______ nicely however considering our terrible track for the horses. Boiled down sap this evening and to night, did not get done until nearly midnight, Have had Joe working at sundry jobs to day. Weather very fine.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Ma and I went up to Simcoe to day, on business mostly. Our Insurance had run out and it became necessary to renew. Made arrangements with T. J. Nelles to Insure in the Bullish American. The rates are apparantly of a satisfactory nature. Took dinner with Mrs Fanny Olds and tea with Mrs Harris. Felt much like comeing home after business was transacted but, Ma would not allow of such a thing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>The weather has become very warm and Spring like. Sap has run some to day, ENough for the Watts girls to boil down this afternoon. They seemed to enjoy it highly. Joe and I had to cut feed again to day, our supply having give out. An hour or so has given us three or four days feed. Out old black cow byan to give milk to day. She has a fine calf. I got a couple of bushells of spring wheat for seed of Walter Austin this morning.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got my applications papers ready this forenoon for a renewal of Insurance on all buildings except the little house with ordinaty contents thereof. This afternoon I went up to the Grange Hall, Mr Glarebroke being there to tell us about the Grange salt works which has lately gone into the Salt ring for raising the price of salt. The price of the latter has arrisen since from 90 c to $1.60. Had a pleasant Grange meeting after wards.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>It has rained almost incessantly to day from morning until almost night. Joe and I have consequently had another apportunity to husk corn. We must still have one hundred shock to husk yet. It still keeps warm and grass is starting nicely. Had Uncle John and Aunt Lydia here to eat sugar with us this evening. The weather keeps so very warm that we scarcely expect to sugar off again this spring.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I had to cut feed alone this forenoon again happened however that Sam. McBride came and helped us awhile. Our track was in very bad condition so we could only work an hour or so. I went out to Dover this afternoon with a grist of chop and of wheat. Anderson Ball has lately taken posession of the mill with Mr Guy for miller and we are likely to get satistfied at last. The roads are quite bad.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>This being Joe's Sunday to go to church, I have been doing chores. Went down to the plank Road church this afternoon, takeing Ma and little Jim with me. A young minister from Hagersville, Mr McDonal preached very acceptably about temptation. Mc & Mrs Reed were here an on this account partly we did not stay to the after-service at the little church. My soul is still resting sweetly on the pressious savious bosom.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been extremely buisy to day at a thousand and jobs. Found to quite a gathering of sap this morning. TOok a load of moveables out to Dover for Reids this afternoon andbrought a grist of chop home from the mill. Called on the way home at Thomas Jacksons to get some peas for seed. Brought home six and a half baggs. Sent away some money for seeds for ma to Jogn Lewis Lahilds this afternoon.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Tried to get a teem started at seeding to day but failed, owing to other jobs and the lack of one man. Exchanged some While Russian oats with Mr. WIlliam Hemmings for the Wilcome, the latter being very early is much better adapted for sowing with peas. Fred Kitchen cam to day with three loads of moveables. I have boiled down another batch of sap this evening which is probably our last as the weather is very warm.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been trying to get something done to day, but as usual have not seemed to make much headway. Joe has made out to get the Spring wheat sown next to Jim Challands barn. There is about an acre upon which we have some two bushells. We have cut feed this afternoon about one hour, One of our cows got down in the mire this afternoon and we have had quite a time geting her out.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got to work with both teems to day for the first. Fred Kitchen comenced worked on his year, according to engagement. Got the springwheat all finished up ditched and all. The men have got the orchard about ready to sow as well. Have been planting onion seed to day besides do a great many other jobs. The weather continues extremely warm and everything is already becomeing much advanced.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have finished seeding in the orchard to oats to day, where we have sown Welcome oats. I have been extremely occupied at sundry jobs to day. It being Good Friday, we have had quite a lot of company from town. Jack Harris & wife togather with Leilia and a Mr Graves of Lynedock with a number of others. The wather has been extremely wam and to night we are haveing an old fashioned thunder shower.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>The heavy rain that fell last night, has stopped our work at seeding for a time. We cut some more fodder this morning, afterwards I went out to Dover with a grist of corn and oats, to be used as horse-feed. Could not get the grist until night so I went to W. J. Carpenters, when waiting. Brough home, not only the grist but the sugar & c sent for a fiew days ago. Am likely to loose part of the money paid Reid as such for Daily Mail for one year.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of suclement weather and back roads we did not drive out to Dover this morning. Went this afternoon however to the little plank road church where our old minister Rev David Chalmers preached. The congregation was quite large, & the meeting edifying, especialy the latter portion. We had Freds wife with us and she seemed to enjot the service as well as out selves. Surely the Lords of Hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our suffrage.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred have been working on the field back of the barn to day most of the time. Shortly afternoon George Lenon came to tell me that the front trees had arrived from Waterloo Nurseries and would have to be delivered on Wednesday and Thursday next. George started this afternoon delivering on trees notices for Simcoe while I have at work geting ready for the Port Dover delivery. Got all the notices ready delivered in Pt. Dover to night.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>This has been one of my busiest days. Set out this morning to deliver fruit tree notices & got done about four o'clock this afternoon. Tried to get some feed cut this evening but owing to the horrible state of our track we had to give it up. Went up to Simoe this evening in order to be there in the morning for the tree delivery. Am stay over night at George Lenons when I arrived at about ten.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got to work at our delivery in Simcoe in good time to day or rather this morning. Owing to a heavy thunder shower that passed over about the middle of the afternoon, many were prevented from comeing after their trees and we had quite a number on hand to night when we closed up. Came to Dover in order to be here inthe morning early, ready for business. Had to work at it all alone until nearly noon.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Am puting up at the Dominion Hotil for the first time in my life. It is very seldom indeed that I got into a Hotel in Port Dover. Got along very well at delivering to day. There being a large number who came this morning, The ground being so wet that they could do nothing else. Got nearly every order off and the money sent away to night. G Arrived home at about ten and found Mrs Clarke & Thomas Jackson here.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and I worked in the garden this forenoon, Joe at ploughing and harrowing while Fred and I have been setings out Gooseberry and loads currant bushes bouy of the Waterloo Nuseries. This afternoon I went with Johnny Mc Bride to see a mare owned by a Mr. Prince in North East Townsend. I finaly brought the mare which was by the way in foal to Loch Fergns for one hundred and fifty dollars, He agreed to take my note for a tune, as pay.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rain has been falling nearly the whole of the time to day, but only in a moderate way. Those that have finished their seeding will soon have the pleasure of seeing it up & growing. Have been working in the barn at husking corn and at cuting feed by hand for the cottle. Set out a dozen cherry trees and our Russian Apricotall brought of Lemon "Put most of them in garden our home plot being full"</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rain has continued to fall almost incesantly through the past day as well as yesterday. We did not get to church as a consequence. The rains are bringing our vegetation on at a rapid rate. Have spent the sabbath as proffitably as seemed possible. The Good Lord being graciously near when in my devotional exercise as well as when reading the previous word. The enemies of my soul have been scattered and God has gather for me the victory again.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Owing to the long continued rains we have not done much work of importance to day. Joe has got in a pit of turnips however, while I took Fred out to Dover this forenoon to the doctor. He has been unable to work to day on account of not feeling well. The doctor told him that he would be all right in a fiew days however. The weather has been become quite cool and continues to be stormy.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>My men and I got the horse power moved this morning, and the cuting box re-arranged for work, when who should come but James Holcomb and Thomas Jackson with their help. We have got a fine pile of feed cut, and ready for use. Out new track has worked very well indeed, so now we will likely have no further trouble. Wattses came this evening, & William says that my new mare is just the right kind for breeding.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 1 1880</span></h2>
<p>Rain has fallen a portion of the time to day. We are fortunate however in having plenty of inside work for rainey weather. Fred has been puting in tight bottoms in the house mangels in order to feed the horses cut feed. Our hay being about gone. I have been cuting black knot out of the cherry tree besides doing sundry other jobs. Our cows are coming in now for milking. Six calves have come already in a fiew days.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe at work fixing up fence most of the time to day. It rained awhile this afternoon however where they both husked corn. I went down to John Wattses this forenoon after some more straw berry plants. Got the sharpless and Manchester, enough to plant two rows of each in front of the house. George Lemon came this evening, and we worked awhile after tea at our delivery papers. Am anxious to have them come out right.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>My men have been working in the garden to day. Joe has manured & plough a part of it while Fred, and I have been planting out straw berries & c. Have also planted ands transplanted some cherry and plum trees as well and walnut trees. George Lemon left us this morning. Am in hopes that our fruit tree deliveries will come out right in the final reckoning up this year. The weather is still fine.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and I workedin the garden this forenoon at seting out raspberry plants besides cleaning up and burning brush & c. Have had one teem ploughing all day, in the ten acre field. Joe and got out several loads of manure from an old pea stock in the same field. The ground still keeps we and almost until for work, except ploughing. The weather keeps remarkably warm and forward.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to Quarterly meeting. The attendence was rather small but upon the whole we were blessed with a precious waiting upon God. Went up to W. J. Carpenters for dimes, where we lingered for a while before comeing house. Was very glad to find this brother so deeply interested in matters pertaining to the church. A great change has taken place in him within a fiew years back.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>I have been very buisy this forenoon geting things prepared for work, the cultivator and one plough, The former was broken. Joe has been cultivating in the new ground field when we intend sowing oats and peas mixed. Fred has been rather unwell but he has tried to work some. I went out to the Quarterly business meeting in our port Dover church this afternoon. Rode out with Capt. McFell, our own horses being at work.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been extremely buisy to day at sundry jobs. Joe has harrowing on the new ground field when we intend to sow peas and oats mixed. Fred has been working with the harrow and plough in the ten-acre field. Joe and I left home this evening at about sun-down with the old Martin bull. Got as far as Willie and David Smith's when we are staying all night. Have to deliver the bull in Simcoe to morrow morning.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got up at four this morning at Willie and David Smiths where we have been staying over night. Got to Simcoe with the old bull at about eight o'clock. Delivered him to Mr. Featherson at the Air-line station. Was somewhat disappointed in the animals weight. He which was eighteen instead of twenty hundred which I thought he could have weighed. SOld at 3 1/2 cts per pound live weight, with five per cent off for shrinkage.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been working away to day at sundry jobs as usual. Got Joe to drilling the new-ground field with mixed oats & peas this evening. Fred has kept on ploughing in the ten-acre-field. G. W. Lemon turned up this evening and has got started canvassing for next spring delivery of nursery stick. Have given him an order already for a hundred apple trees to fill out our orchard, mostly Mann apples.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>George Lemon left us again this morning, and started on his way Eastward. Joe got the mixed pea and oats field more than half drilled in this forenoon when a heavy thunder shower came over. The weather keeps exceedingly warm withal, more like June than May. The boys have been ploughing in the ten-acre-field this afternoon. I have been off after maple trees this afternoon. Succeeded in geting them of Nelson again</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Spent a good share of this forenoon in makeing out a statement of the Simcoe delivery. This afternoon ma and I went up to Simcoe, and I took the delivery papers to George Lemon. The men ploughed this forenoon in the ten-acre-field. This afternoon Joe has finished drilling the new ground field with mixed peas and oats. Sent away to day for seed corn for corn fodder, to Mr. Remin.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to church in Dover this morning takeing Bertha with me. Bro. Goodwine again preached to us in his dry way, but of course I always try to listen and to get all the good I can from his discourses. Our congregations are running down apparantly, especialy in the morning, there being not over forty with us this morning. Many precious thoughts of God & of His precious gift to man have gone through my mind to day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred have been working in the ten-acre-field to day. They have finished ploughing and got started at harrowing & rolling. I have been ditching in the new ground field, doing my utmost to finish to day but failed. Had a short visit from Addam Nose, who is still traveling for the Pullman Pallace Car Company. He reports having been in the City of Mixico recently, but is not likely to become a Mixican</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of a heavy rain that fell last night we have had to quit working the ground. I have been nearly all day geting some maple trees for replacing those lost from last year seting. We have got twenty five this time. Wrotea letter to Mr. Barker this the P.O. Inspector this morning with reffirence to the appointment of Mr. Chaffery as post Master. He has so far only been assistant.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>I have been planting out the maple and other trees brought up from the woods yesterday, It took until about three this afternoon to complete this years jobs. Have set out about thirty trees along the highways including Maple elm, ash hemlock pine and hickory trees. My man has been entirely laid up to day with chill or bullions fever. Sent to Simcoe after the Doctor this evening.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>On acccount of the rain that fell last night we were not able to keep on working our pea ground, So I went out with a grist of oats and corn to get chopped for the horses & bulls. Recieved a letter from the P. C. Inspector respecting the appointment of Mr. Chaffey as post master instead of Reid. Saw Thomas England respecting a bonus for trees planted by the highway. He said that, as yet, no application had been mad to our council.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Sam. McBride driving the team to day in the ten-acre-field. It is now pretty well under way for drilling to-morrow if the weather keeps fine. Fred has been laid up to day still although he has helped me some about cleaning up seed peas this afternoon. Had Thomas Jackson here to settle up for some small matters brought of the G. W. S. It has continued quite warm to day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has been drilling peas in the ten-acre field to day. He has failed to get quite done however, there being six or seven lands left, Fred has also been working with the teem to day. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma and Bertha with me. Sent away the money due for began & c to the G. W. S. and have also been looking after some other small matters. It continues very warm.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to church in Dover this morning. Our Bro. Goodwin occupied the pulpit it seems for nearly the last time. He felt thinks himself unable to stay longer on account of his feeble health or to go to another charge. We also went down to the plank Road church this afternoon. Were disappointed in not having Bro. Jackson with us which we fully expected. He is also nearing his removal from us.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe finished drilling peas in the ten-acre field this forenoon while this afternoon he and I got the ditches sun & he has got to ploughing the corn ground at last, Both Joe and Fred. The latter has finished harrowing after the drill with the smoothing harrow in the ten acre field. Had a Mr Dean with us for dinner a Colporteur of the bible society. Bought a bible of him for family worships & c. of coase print.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Both man and ht the two teems have been ploughing in the North East corner field to day for corn. I have been ditching this afternoon in the Ten-acre field while this forenoon I worked in the garden some. The wonderful growing weather still continues, quite continues, quite a rain having fallen last night. It has turned off cool this time however. Had Emma Watts and her father here to tea this evening.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has been harrowing and rolling where we want to plant corn, while Fred has been ploughing to day. I have been ditching most of the time in the ten-acre-field. Finished the job this evening. Sold six calves averaging three weeks old, this afternoon to a Mr Adge this af for seventeen dollars. Have to deliver in Jarvis in the bargain. Weather very cool to day and to night.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred have been working on the corn ground with the two teams to day. They have got along nicely and I hope before long to see the field planted. Fred is unwell again to night, with symptoms of Billions fever again. I have been fixing a portion of line fence next to Mr Horns and working in the garden. The cool weather has quickly changed & danger of frost gone.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred having been entirely laid up to day and Joe away celebrating Queens Birthday I have been all alone. Have been working with the teem when not doing chores on the corn-ground. Our Mare Katie brought us a fine Mare colt to day. Jim though he had found a great prize, and he says that colt is his. The weather continue cool though danger of frost seems tohave past away.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to take six calves which I had sold some time ago to a Mr. Hodge. Took a couple for W. Wilkinson also Went out to Dover this afternoon after a new milk can & to do some other business. While there I settled up with Mr Abel on Moore and Crinkshanks of e & c. Fred has helped arround some this to day though not at all well. Am affraid that something serious is hanging about him.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover this morning takeing Mariam with me, Heard Bro Goodwin for the last time before conference I suppose. His health is very feeble and general break down seems to have taken place. Took ma with me down to the little church this afternoon where we heard Bro. Hamilton. The congregations both there and in Dover seem to have dwindled away of late, I suppose that people forget in a measure, at this buisy season of the year the worship of God's house</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has continued to plough in the N-East Corner field to day, for corn. I have been harrowing this afternoon, but this forenoon worked in the garden most of the time. Fred has not worked to day, on account of continued illness. He went to the Doctor for consultation & medicine again to day. The weather has been quite unpleasant to day, both cold, rainy and windy. William Watts & wife were here for tea.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has completed the job of ploughing corn ground to day. He comenced to roll and harrow this afternoon. I have been harrowing all day about. Our friends from Dover, The two Mifs Barretts & Hubert, with Larry Skiy were here to dinner to day. They found our house in a great mess from house cleaning. Had a nice visit from however. The weather is very cold for this time of year.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I continued to drive teems to day, at preparing the corn ground. He finished rolling the last time this afternoon and afterwards we got the furrows run out ready for rain which by the way appears to be soon comeing. William Watts was here after some potatoes this afternoon. Was sorry to find them badly saved in the two pits, They have been left in the holes to long.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>The heavy rain that fell last night has continued to fall at intervals through the day, so that ground has become thoroughly saturated with moisture. Joe finished husking corn in the barn to day, and we have afterwards been cuting some feed for the two bulls and the horses. Fred has continued to be laid up though he appears to be on the mend.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I worked at geting in some potatoes this forenoon. He has continued at the same work this afternoon while I went out to Dover to Got our old milk can mended amongst other things. Noticed on the roat that some wheat had fallen Flat by the late storm. Much damage appears to have been done to small fruits by the frost on Tuesday night last. John Watts claims to have lost a thousand dollars by it.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe at work geting in ballance of potatoes, & this afternoon he has been fixing fence between the two fields by Jim. Challands. Ma and I have been up to Simcoe to attend to some matters of business. Was surprised to see when on the way that the Lynn Valley mill had been destroyed by fire, Cause of fire unknown, Loss covered by insurance. Withdrew my order for twine from Ellis & gave one to Tho Johny McBride for a three ply flax twice at 12 1/2 cts per pound.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>There being no meeting in Dover this forenoon on account of painting the church of course we did not go. Went down to the plank road church this afternoon however, where Bro Hamilton preached. We had a very precious season of waiting before the Lord; He being in our very midst. Have been buisy a good share of the time doing chores, Joe being away and Fred being still somehat unwell.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred Comenced working again to day. We have been planting potatoes in the garden. Joe has been working a teem all day, preparing the ground for potatoes. I went up to Mr. Edmonds oatmeal mill this afternoon after a load of oat bran for feeding the cows that are giving milk. Am trying an experiment in this direction, The bran costs ten dollars per hundred ton or 50 cts per one hundred pounds</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has been ploughing and geting ready for planting, another small potatoe patch. Fred has been planting potatoes about all day, while I have been working at sundry jobs. Unckle Holmes Matthews and wife, were here to dinner & tea so I had to visit some with him. Ma and I went dow to W. Watts this evening, Dr Caugble and a minister friend being there. Enjoyed out visit very much</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been helping to day as usual, So also has Joe. The latter has finished manuering our first patch for fodder corn, North of drive barn. Had Mr. J. M. Kimbal to stay over night with us last night. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to {settle?} a matter at the bank. Went to are a horse also but failed, Loch Ferguson. Am wanting to use him this Spring. The weather is again cool.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>We all ment to went to work out the road to day takeing out two teams with us, So we have done five days in one. Mr. Riff Pierce was here and served the old, fay mare with his Stallion. He said for the last time. Mr Ewikshanks was also here and took a calf away for Clinn Warren. This relieves us of another cow, or, rather calf. Went to the Grage Hall to night but, to no purpose, so it was the wrong night.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and I with the two teems have been working on the roads to day again, Have put in our allotted time lacking about two hours. So the Road boss said. Walter Austin. Had twelve days work this year. Two days were done last fall however. Rain comenced falling at about five this evening and interfered with compliting our work. Have not felt overly well to day, billions symptoms seem to be showing themselves.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rain continued to fall in light shower last night, to day, and even this evening. The roads are becomeing quite muddy again as a consequence. Fred has been working in the garden to day & Joe has been ploughing some ground for fodder corn. Ma and I went out to Dover this afternoon. The Good Lord has heard my player & delivered me again in a matter of business. Surely He will deliver in time of trouble.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have enjoyed the favour of God to day, Not only in, the quiet of home with its reading of the word and meditation, but; in the service of the sunctuary. Heard the Rev. Mr. Toge of Burker Fall's preach at the plank road church this afternoon. He and Dr Cangble of same place have lately been visiting at William Wattses. We had them with us to tea this evening. They are both very interesting christian jentlemen.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and I have been fixing fence this afternoon making a culvert over the swale ins the cane next to the woods. The ground is still so wet from recent rains that we could not do much else. Had a short visit from Mr. John Menck, this afternoon. He came for potatoes, but I could not spare any. The ground has been drying off nicely to day & have some hopes of planting corn yet.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and Joe have been making and filling in a Culvert this side of the woods in the lane to day. I took ma to Simcoe and from there to John Gilberts to attend the Golden Wedding Aniversary of Mr & Mrs Gilbert. A large number of people were in attendance. No pains had been spared by the children of Mr. Gilbert to make the occasion an enjoyable and interesting one. Felt proud of the boys, on account of their respect for father and mother.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred worked at puting in some fodder corn this forenoon. This afternoon Joe has been cultivating the corn ground in big N. E. Corner field. While I have been helping plant corn for fodder north of drive barn. I went this forenoon with the big Chesmet mare "Sally" to Jarvis this forenoon to have her served by the horse {Lochbergers?}. Followed him to Dockstadter's Hotel on the stage road. The manager promised to insure a foal for ten dollars instead of twelve dollars.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and I recieved washed the sheep this forenoon, They have since then been cultivating and harrowing in the corn field, Our ground work up quite hard. I have been planting corn for fodder North of Drive barn most of the time. Ma and Nellie Watts went up to Lynndock to see Leilia this afternoon. Had a call from John Heartman & wife this evening. He cooks quite natural and has been preaching since he was with me.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred have been working on the corn ground again to day as usual. Joe has begun marking and we hope to plant to morrow. I have been planting corn for fodder myself, North of drive barn besides doing some other jobs. Examined the orchard this evening to see what the prospect for apples were, and found that there were scarcely any good apples on the trees, nearly every one being killed by the late frost.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and I have been as buisy as possible to day at planting corn on the North end of the N. E. Corner field. Had the ground ready more than two weeks ago but owing to rain could not get it planted sooner. My friend G. W. Lemon is here laid up with a lame back. He came yesterday afternoon. Feel much relieved to think that the corn is planted even at this late date.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have not had meeting in Dover to day on account of the church being in a state of repair, Attended at the plank road church however, where Bro. T. W. Jackson preached. This was his farewell sermon and a Bro. E. Morrow is to follow. Was told that my old friend John Saunders had been appointed to Port Dover with a young man; the Woodhouse and {Walter?} appointments being added besides a couple of others.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have all been extremely buisy to day. This forenoon at fixing fence and thi afternoon Joe and I have been filling in the culvert back of the little house, in the lane. Got our job done all night. The Good Lord is giving us beautiful weather - so, warm and such frequent showers. Am rejoicing in God my Saviour, and oh, his wonderful promises. What a glorious heritage has the Christian</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and Joe have got to drawing manure at last. They have been manuring ground for corn fodder, in the big N. E. Corner field. I have been engaged at sundry jobs this afternoon however I have been hoeing in the garden. Am much encouraged by the Goodness of God to me. Surely his goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and forever.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of rain last night we could not draw manure this forenoon. So Joe has been ploughing and geting ready another small potatoe patch. Fred has been cuting thistles in the cloverseed field & c. I went out to Dover this afternoon for different errands. Took a crock of butter to Bro. Goodwin's who is about removeing to Grimsby as a superannuated minister. Sold a calf skin at four cents per pound the lowest price that I remember of.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>The heavy rain of last evening was too much for our work of manure hauling so we had to do other work most of the time to day. Have been working roads or rather in our lane to the road as well as back most of the time. Sold or rather bargained away a black knifer for beef to John Cruckshanks this afternoon. Am to have twenty three dollars for her and {keep?} for two or three weeks yet.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>The rainy weather still continues & as a consequence we have done but little besides fix fences and some other such jobs. Got a grist ready for the mill this afternoon. Sucessant rains have fallen in several countries of late doing much damage, This appears to be especialy the case in Germany and several of the United States. While the ground is very wet, the weather is warm so that vegetation is advancing rapidly.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred planted a small patch of potatoes in S. West. Corner of N. E. Corner field, or about three bushells of seed. Have planted them late my way of experiment, having been told that the buggs would not trouble them that they were a much surer crop, than when planted earlier. Took a grist of Wheat corn, and oats to Andrew Balls mill to day. Was pleased to find, that the mill was being well patronized under the new management.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Berha and Freds little girl Dora with me to church this morning. The church not being quite dry from recent painting Servvice was held in the town hall. Bro. James Goodwin preached us his farewell discourse which was quite affecting in many ways. It was probably his last Sermon as pastor of a church as he now assumes the superanuated relation. Went to church on the plank road this afternoon. A local preacher from {cheap?} side preached to us, God was with us.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>My men have been drawing manure to the South end of the N. E. Corner field with both teems to day. They got out twenty four loads. I have been sheering Sheep most of the time. Could never learn to get along fast with this work and have only sheared ten since eleven o'clock. Have been reminded of the exceeding great and precious promises, some of them to day. How soon they turn sad, degected hearts to joy and gladness. Glory to God in the Highest.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred have kept on drawing manure to the big N. E. Corner field to day. The weather has been very fine and quite cool. I finished sheering the sheep this forenoon and this afternoon have been hoeing in the garden. Leilia came before dinner. Young Willie Greaves having brought her down from Lynndock. Sold a couple more lambs to day to Mr. Todd-receiving the usual three dollars, per head. Feel quite sore after sheep sheering as usual.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Ma and I went to the funeral of our the late Mrs. Smith, wife of Mr. C. W. Smith, to day We afterwards went up to Fishers Glen, where we had a very pleasant time. Leilia's friends from Lynndock & Nellie Watts were there. Met with a young lady Mifs Maggie Fergeson, whose company was very interesting to me. We fortunately were able to get her to come home with us. She remains with us until to morrow with her friend Wilb. Greaves.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Enjoyed the company of my new found friend Mifs Ferguson this forenoon. She however left us about two o'clock this afternoon. Am deeply impressed that, it is from the Lord that we should then be brought togather. Our natures seem so Congenial to each other, or, so do we mutualy feel obliged to confess. Leilia and I drove out to town this evening. Found that a heavy shower of rain had fallen there while we had only had a sprinkle here.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has drilled in our last piece of corn for fodder to day. F. Fred has been mowing most of the tieme in the field by the drive barn. The weather is apparantly becomeing settled and fine although very hot. I have been hoeing strawberries in front of the house. My neighbour George Ryerse, still keeps very low, but symptoms of recovery are beginning to manifest themselves. His recovery is therefore hoped for now.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>My men have been geting out manure again to day. We are now manuring the hill - sides in the N. E. Corner field where we inted to sow backwheat. We reaked and cock up our first cuting of hay this evening. It has cured very fast to day, the weather being both hot and dry. Ma and Leilia went out to Dover this morning and met with a collision another buggy running into them, Not much damage though.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover to church this morning it being the first time servive has been held in the church since re-filling. Bro John Saunders who has now become our minister preached, for the first time as our pastor. That the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified was his text. We also heard Rev. Edward Thorrow, at the R. R. church, who by the way is they new Superintendent of the Jarvis circuit.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>This being Dominion day, Joe has been off to the Port where, no doubt, a great crowd has been gathered. Fred and I have been gathered. Fred and I have been working however. He at the manure while I have been working in the garden most of the time. It has been exceedingly warm to day In fact the hottest day of the season. Have been looking for my friend Maggie, all day, but, disappointment has been my lot.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have all been buisy to day as usual The loads of have this afternoon. It started to take Leilia up to Vittoria this afternoon, she having had the promise this some time. It turned out however that her friend young Mr. Greaves overtook us on the way & Leilia went with him instead. We have all been puting up hay this evening. Sent away my first letter to Maggie to day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>Leilias found W. H. Greaves of Lynedoch left us this forenoon. Joe and Fred finished drawing manure on the South part of N. E. Corner field, including the hillsides this forenoon. Hoe has since been ploughing for buck-wheat, on same ground. Fred and I have been working at the hay most of the time. Had out first visit from our now minister, Rev John Saunders and his wife to day. They took dinner with us.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>All hands of us have been working at the West Shed most of the forenoon, Geting the East plate back to its place, Two of the posts having rotted off at the top. Our neighbour Mr James McBride helped us for about three hours The men have since been working at sundry other jobs while I have been geting the west shed righted up again Heard from my friend Mr Ardley this evening, Shall expect him soon for his vacation.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about some business of his own We have succeeded in geting the hay raked up and cocked ready for drawing to morrow. Went out to Dover this evening to attend a garden party at Mr Ellias. Had a very pleasant time, The attendence was also quite large. We glad to find that our people in Dover were favourably impressed with Bro John Saunders as a minister.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have got to drawing in hay, again the men and I. Our complement for to day has been seven loads, six of which we have put into the sheep shed. This makes nine loads in all so far. Went out this evening after Mr. Ardlet He having come on the afternoon train. We expect him to stay with us for a couple of weeks this time. The weather continues very fine for haying.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to church this morning. The young man appointed as assistant to the Port Dover Circuit was present with us. He seems to be quite inexperienced as a preacher. But, I should take him to be be a young man of some considerable ability. On account of the great heat to day we did not get to out afternoon appointment at the little plank road church.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Finished geting in the hay from field by drive-barn that was ready for drawing this forenoon. There was three loads which makes twelve in all, drawn so far. We have got to work at cuting again this afternoon, also at ploughing for buck-wheat with the other team I am or rather have been puting this afternoon. Potatoes bug have got quite numerous.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>The very warm weather still continues, Thermoneter at go to day. We have been working at our haying most of the time. The weather is very favourble to our work. Heard from my friend Maggie to day, which pleased me much. Am glad to have invitation from her to pay her a visit at her house. Mr. Ardley is still with us and his company as agreeable as ever.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have all been working at the hay again to day. Succeeded in geting the hillside next the creek raked and up in cock. The weather is still very warm but a change is takeing place apparently Thunder showers have been going arround us all the afternoon. Had a short visit from Emma Watts and her father this evening. An invitation was give to Mr Ardley and I to go to a picknic at FIshers to-morrow.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have been ll all day drawing in hay from the field by the drive-barn. Got in seven loads which makes nineteen in all. The weather is somewhat cooler, but still sufficiently warm to make me sweat profousely. Went up to the Grange hall this evening; but was so late in geting there that all were gone away. Saw the secretary however and got some books of him. Sent a letter away to my Maggie to day. Would like to see here very much.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>We finished geting in hay from the field by the drive barn this morning all but some rakeings Have now twenty loads safely inside Joe got started at cuting the Big Flat to day. My Iron-clad-mowing-machine seems about played out as we are having some considerable trouble it. Had a visit from the watts girls and a friend of theirs a Mids Lowin of Trouts. Mr Ardley and I enjoyed a walk home with them very much, this eve.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe at work mowing on the Big Flat to day. Got Fred started at cultivating corn this forenoon for the first. Both Fred and I have been rakeing a puting up hay this afternoon. Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to look after some small matters of business. Rain fell this afternoon at about four, which put a stop to our hay business. We still had plenty of work however.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Mr. Ardley with me this morning when I went to church. Bro. John Saunders preached and gave us an excellent discourse on Sabbath observance. The Good Lord was present with us as we worshiped, so gloriously present. Our hearts were touched as we contemplated his great goodness. On account of rain we failed to get to our afternoon service in the little church.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been working on the buck-wheat ground in the big field this forenoon, but, this afternoon Joe has been mowing on the big Flat. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on a numbaer of errends, Mostly to take the wool to market & to get binding trim and seed-buck-wheat. Mr. Ardly went with me and seems to enjoy the trip, though I didn't expect he would.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has been cuting hay on the big Flat to day, and got done this afternoon. Fred has been sowing and harrowing in tuck wheat in the big N. E. Corner field. I have been rakeing hat on the big Flat and have nearly finished. The weather has been delightfuly cool and nice. This has enabled us to make good progress with our work, for which I am thankful.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>I continued to rake up hay this forenoon, and the men to cock up. this forenoon. This afternoon we have been drawing in with two teems, from the big Flat to the barn. Sam and George McBride have been helping. Got in Six loads makeing twenty six in all. Went odwn to Watts after Mr Adrly to night and spent a very pleasant hour with the girls and some of their friends.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had George and Sam McBride helping us to draw hay to day. Got in six loads this forenoon and eight this afternoon. makeing forty loads in all so far. Have found it necessary to build some stacks of hay the barns all being full. Heard from my friend Maggie this evening and was pleased to find that Friday had been appointed for a meeting at the Glen. Have wanted to take Walter there all along.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Finished our stack on the Big Flat this forenoon there being nearly ten loads of hay into it It kept looking like rain all the forenoon. Took Walter H. with me up to the Glen this afternoon Met my lady-love there and enjoyed her company as I always do. Maggie had a family picknick in honour of her cousin a Mifs Fergersson of Winepy now visiting her. Was very glad to have the honor of an invitation</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been geting in hay to day. Mostly rakeings from the big-Flit Thay They got in the last to night. We hope to begin harvest on Monday. I took Mr W. H. Ardley down to Jarvis this afternoon morning rather, on his way to his home in Montreal. Ma and I went out to Diver this evening. Came accross Jerome Platt and his wife at Mr Riddels they being there on a visit.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover, this morning as usual. Took ma and little Jim with me. Our young minister bro. Nicholson preached. Had a grand time throughout the service. The Good lord being preciously near, even in out midst. After dinner We attended the afternoon service in the little church where, the Jarvis young man preached. Take him to be a wife-awake young man, of good abilities & very promising.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got our brides ready for work and Tradle as well by ten this forenoon. Have been cuting the remainder of the day in the field by Challands. Find it very stout and thick on the ground. Have some difficulty in cuting on some of the side hills on account of its being down. Had Willie McWade to see us this afternoon. He has become a pullman carr conductor in the United States and is home on a visit.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe finished up cuting the field next Challands this afternoon. Got started in the field West of the woods this evening. Fred has also been helping at shocking up & c. My nephew G. Cunningham came to day & was quite unexpected. He took ma & Bertha to the garden partly down at, or near the little church. Felt to tired to go myself. The weather keeps quite cool.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has been cuting with the binder in the field West of the woods to day. He broke out the tounge this afternoon however, & this put a stop to our progress. I have been shocking up sheaves and Fred also. Mr Cruckshanks came after the black huffer brought for Warren some time ago at twenty three dollars. James Holcomb was also here after his bull, so rather mine for I considered that he was bought.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have been hard at work in the field West of the woods to day. Got it all cut and nearly up in shock. Removed to another field this evening. The only one remaining. Heard from my friend Walter H. this evening and was sorry to find that he had been sick on his way home, and was still unwell. It still keeps dry adn rather warm, excepting evening which are cool.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and I got started cuting in the field by the store & church this morning. Have done very well upon the whole, To night it is mostly up in shock. Drove out to Dover this evening with ma for several errends, Were caught in a shower of rain comeing home and but, not a very heavy one however. Saw a number of people geting in wheat when on the road. Expect to be drawing our own soon.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Finished cuting and shocking up wheat about noon to day. This afternoon the men have been geting things in readiness for drawing in wheat on Monday next. I started for Lunndock at about four o'clock this afternoon. Arrived at Mr Greaves at about half past seven. Took team with them, and afterwards drove over to Mr. Fergusons. Found them just going to bed, but recieved a pleasant reception.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been blessed with My friend Maggie company most of the time to day. We stayed at home to get dinner while her father and mother went to church. This afternoon We took our turn & went to Bethel church near by. Had a proffitable waiting upon God & saw Mr Alfred Alway. Took tea with Maggie's Sisten Mrs E. Chryslter & afterwards we went to Lynedock Methodist church. Got caught in the rain when going home to Mrs G's, From the latters place we again returned to Maggies home. Wen on the way, proposed to my dear friendand was accepted. Not however without much difficult on my part.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Did not sleep much last night, the wonderful occurrence being too much for me. Never had the privelege of hearing a sweet young lady like Maggie say yes to my proposal of Companionship before. The dear girl seems to to me the most congenial, interesting, and desirable young lady that I ever met. Enjoyed her company nearly all the time to day which I felt to be a most precious privelege. Took dinner at Mrs Chrystlers & afterwards went to Delhi and to Mr. Kimbals & back togather. Was loathe to leave her but did & got home safely at about ten.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been cultivating corn to day in the big N. E. Corner field. Have about decided however, to Make fallow or wheat field of this field of this field. This corn & c being of so little account We will pasture down and plough again. before sowing. I went to Jarvis this morning after some factory money & c Sent {$6.00?} to F. Slevenson on a/c. Cannot help offering praise and thanks giving to Almighty God who has so {Signaly?} answered my prayers in directing me to dear Maggie Ferguson.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>George and Sam McBride have been helping us draw in wheat to day from the field west of words. Got in twenty loads leaving one more load in the field. The wheat seemed much heavier than I expected, when handling. My heard still swells with gatitude to my God for the wonderful manifestation of his faithfulness in answering prayer lately manifested seen. Surely his way is the mes way, though we do not see it at the time.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have continued to draw wheat to day. Sam. and George have been helping as usual. Finished drawing our first field this morning and have draw sixteen loads from the field by Challands besides. Out old servant girl Sarah Walsh came this afternoon to tell ma that she would like to come back when her time at A. W. Ainsleys is out. This will be more than a month from hence however. We are glad of this chance however.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had George and Sam McBride helping draw in whear from the front-field to day also my nephew. Went out to Dover this morning according to the agreement with my friend Maggie. Was delighten to find that She and Mifs Chrysler has come with the excursion from Delhi. Had the pleasure of bringing them home with me and after a visit of two of two or three hours of takeing them back to Dover again. Enjoyed the company of my lady - love, as I alway do. Was loathe to part with her.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got in the ballance of wheat still out this forenoon. Had sixty two loads in all. Joe and I have been cuting the spring wheat this afternoon with the binder. GOt it up in shock this evening. Paid off my two men, George and Sam. McBride this morning. They have helped drawn in wheat for three days and a half. paid them four dollars each. The weather continues fine though dry.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to the Quarterly meeting to day, takeing ma and George with me. Bro. John Saunders preached and conducted the services throughout. Had a very precious waiting upon God. He being in our midst to own and to bless. Did not have such a freedom from of speech in relating my own experience as I could wish, But, God knows the motives of the heart, and the desires thereoff. Many blessed estimates were given.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went down to jarvis this forenoon after a casting for the binder Got Joe started at drawing manure this forenoon while Fred has been cuting oats in the orchard. They have been cuting with the binder this afternoon. I went with ma to My friend W. J. Carpenters for dinner and from there we attended the Quarterly business meeting of our church at Woodhouse chappel. It was the first meeting since the change of appointment.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have helped James Challand thresh about three quarters of the day to day. Got in our crop of spring wheat and a couple of loads of rakeings besides. Fred and Joe have finished cuting the oats in the orchard besides doing some other work. George has been helping me some at sundry jobs He is such a good handy boy that it comes good to have him arround.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got Joe started teaping the field of peas and oats mixed this forenoon. Fred and I togather have helped James Horn thresh for about three quarters of the day. Fred Helped this forenoon & I the ball. {ball. = balance, often spelt "ballance"} of the time. Sold a couple more lambs to Mr. Todd this evening. There are only the more left now. The weather keeps very dry and warm excepting nights which are cool.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe finished cuting the field of mixed oats & peas to day noon. Bothe he and Fred have been geting out manure to the big N.E. Corner field the remainder of the time. George and I have been cleaning out the garden and onion patch. I went up to the Grange this evening. There was several there but no meeting organized. After a pleasant visit with the brethren we exchanged periodicals & c & went home.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been geting out manure most of the time to day. A fiew light showers of rain this afternoon interfered somewhat with outside work. George and I have been cuting thistles part of the time. I have been puting in some turnip seed since the rain, this being a good at time to have them start growing. Took a good look at the field of Cloverseed to day. Believe it will turn 3 Bu per acre after all.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went out to Dover this forenoon and this afternoon have been choreing arround. The men have continued to drawing manure from the yard to the Big N. E. Corner field. George, has been cuting thistles arround fences & c also. Recieved a letter from my friend Maggie containing some rather grave confessions, rather unfavourable to ultimate unions, Am resolved to meet them as from the Lord.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>The past has been a day of blessing. To begin with, our young brother Nicholson preached us a very good discourse comparing the circumstances of the Children of Israel's departure from the bondage of Egypt & entrance into the promised land with every Christians experience through life. Had a good time in our class meeting, The Good Lord being powerfuly with us. to own & to bless. Enjoyed the meeting at the littles church this afternoon also.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have all of us worked at cleaning the manure out of the barn yard to day. Made out to get the job finished to night, and the manure all on the field. Part of the threshing machine came to day, so we will likely be able to thresh at the appointed time, on Wednesday next. The weather keeps cool for the time of year and very dry. Rather against late oats and peas.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been buisy engaged all of us to day at get things in readiness for the threshers to morrow. Got in seven loads of oats from the orchard and two loads from the new-ground of mixed peas and oats. Joe and I have also been leveling up the barn - yard with the plough and scraper. The threshers came this evening and are staying over night us. N. Parsons is our thresher this year.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got started at threshing this morning in good time. On account of some heavy showers of rain through the day we were hindered a good deal, Got pretty well along however with the job. Have had help from the following vis. John Heming, James Horn, Walter Austin James Challand and Alexander Marr. Thos. Jackson helped us some over a hald day as well. Our grain does not turn out as well so last year quite.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>Continued to thresh this forenoon and got done by eleven o'clock. Had four hundred and thirty seven bushells of wheat from the machine off of twenty five acres of ground. The Fergusson or Chrysler wheat was a fine sample & turned out fairly well while the Hybrid wheat has done very badly both as to yield and quality. Had the same men as yesterday excepting James Challand who went home. Got our straw stack well finished up.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and George were pulling peas this forenoon with the horse-rake in the ten-acre field. This afternoon we have all been geting the mixed crop of oats & peas drawn in. Got four loads safely housed. Joe has been ploughing in the big north East corner field for wheat. The weather is very favourable for work since the rain, being cool and very drying.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has continued to plough in the ten acre or rather N. E. Corner field to day. Fred and I with George's help have been drawing in peas and oatsfrom the new ground field. Got in six loads, which with the six drawn before makes twelve. Took Bertha and Daisy out to DOver with me to night. REcieved a letter from my Maggie this evening containing some very gratifying intelegence. Feel that the Good Lord has been loading me on in these things.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Not feeling well to day I have remained at home and given the other members of the family a chance to go to the house of Worship. Have not been without comfort if I have been confined to home. The good Lord has been graciously near to own & to bless. Am especialy thankful for the faithfulness of God as manifested in the matter of my dearest friend M.-. Our meeting was certainly from the Lord as well as our subsequent experiences.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe ploughing in the N. E. Corner field to day where we intend to put wheat. The other two men and myself finished geting in the field of mixed peas and oats from the New Ground field. Had thirteen loads rakeings and all besides the two loads threshed the other day. Feed & I have also pulled some peas this afternoon. Our old friend G. W. Lemon came this evening and is stoping over night with us.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and George have finished pulling peas in the ten-acre field to day. Joe has been cuting oats with the binder back of the barn, and I have been seting up sheaves. This afternoon I have been helping Walter Austin thresh since about three o'clock this afternoon. Did not care to take the men away from their work. Sent my letter away to M.- to day as usual on on Tuesdays.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe finished cuting oats with the binder this forenoon, in the field back of the barn. We afterwards put the machine away for Winter. Joe has been ploughing since in the big N. E. Corner field, where we intend to sow wheat. Fred has been geting the peas in ten-acre-field ready for threshing, I went off after a machine this afternoon for threshing the peas & c. Took ma and George down to William Watts this evening.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe ploughing in the N. E. Corner again to day. He has got along well & is more than half done. Fred & J finished shakeing out and turning the peas for threshing to morrow, this forenoon. This afternoon we have been shocking up oats and geting some other work done in preperation for threshing. It keeps very dry but is rather cool and pleasant.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>The threshing machine, Mr R. Long's came this morning and to day we have threshed out the ten-acre field of peas. Had one hundred and fifty bushells or fifteen bushells per acre from the machine. The following were our helpers requiring to be paid buck vis-; Walter Austin, W. Watts man. The others were out own men except Sam McBride & Roy Matthews. It only took us one hour over a half day to do the threshing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe comenced cuting cloverseed in the big field next McBrides to day. I have been hoeing in the garden while Fred has been spreading manure in the big N. E. Corner field. Ma went to Dover take the children for their Pholographs. I started for Lynedoch at about Six o'clock this evening. Arrived at Mr. Fergusons at ten. Found the light in the window for me. Maggie was waiting to receive me. Spent some time in her company after tea.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Did not go to church to day. But Maggie and I thought best to make the most of the time while togather. I felt sure that what we would say to each other when togather would be well pleasing in the sight of our God. We spent the time mostly in a beautiful shady quiet nook along a {illegible} little crook that runs through the back part of the {father?} palace. It has been to me a most memorable and enjoyable day throughout.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has kept on cuting cloverseed to day as usual. Fred has been ploughing in the big field most of the day. Went down to help WIlliam Watts thresh this morning and have paid back for the help given me. Cannot help thinking of my delightful visit to Maggie. Out engagement seems as far to progress favourably. Gave her an engagement ring on Saturday evening last which was graciosly accepted.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe broke down to day when cuting cloverseed and had to stop for me to fix up the reaper when done threshing which I hope will be soon. Got in four loads of oats this forenoon from the field back of the barn. Both teems have been ploughing this afternoon. I have been helping Thomas Jackson {illegible} this afternoon. Expect to have another {surge?} of it to morrow. The dirt was {rest of text illegible}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>I helped Thomas Jackson finish threshing this forenoon. This afternoon we have been drawing in {illegible}. Got in two loads more makeing six altogather. Joe has been ploughing in the N. E. Corner field all day. The boys have got it well nigh done. The weather continues to be very draw and warm in the day time but cool nights. Neighbout Horn kindly lent me his reaper to finish the cloverseed cuting. Our own being broken.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Finished geting our oats to day, had ten loads from the field back of the barn. Joe has been reaping cloverseed with James Horns Reaper. He has got all done but about an acre, thanks to Myblom Horn. I have been helping at the oats this forenoon and this afternoon went to {illegible} & from there to Port Dover Having business at both places. Rain still holds off.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Both Joe and Fred have been ploughing to day in the big N. E. Corner field. Joe finished cuting cloverseed this afternoon however. There being about an acre left from yesterday. George and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Had our dinner at my friend Mr. J. B. Carpenters. Had my upper teeth all drawn excepting one this afternoon by Smith the dentist. He also took an impression for a set of upper teeth. He agreed to make them all satisfactory for ten dollars.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been ploughing this forenoon in the big field as usual. I went to see after a girl beforenoon near the dogs nest. Did not succeed however. Went to Dover also to see about sundry matters. Came home by Jackson's Was surprised to find Mrs Lavenee Hortons wife and childrens there. Brought litle Dee home with me and the other folks came afterwards. Had a letter from Maggie this evening as usual quite {illegible}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>Did not feel any well this morning but went out to meeting in Port Dover, takeing George with me, as usual. The young minister preached, but, on accound of my stupid drowsy feeling I failed to be proffited as I should have been. Found Jack & Florence here to dinner when we got home, so did not get out to the afternoon service in the Plank Road church, as we would have liked.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe ploughing in the big N. E. Corner field to day. He has just finished it to night. Fred and I with the other teem & George's help have been geting in cloverseed from the field by McBrides to day. Got in six loads which make nine loads so far in all. Our neighbouts Mr. Chaffeys have been raising a barn this afternoon which makes quite a show in the village of Victor.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUEDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe comenced ploughing in the new-ground field to day. The weather continues very warm and dry. We are able to plough yet however. Fred and I with the teem & George's help have been drawing cloverseed as usual. Succeeded in geting in six loads more makeing fifteen in all so far. Find it very hot moving away the cloverseed. Had a short visit from Nora & her husband this evening, he being home for a hollowday.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe ploughing again to day in the new ground field. Fred and I with George's help and other teem have been geting in cloverseed as usual. Finished up to night and had twenty loads altogather. We were fortunate enough to get out last load in the barn just in time before a heavy shower of rain, which then comenced falling. Rain comes very acceptable the ground being very dry.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been working both teems to day. Fred at harrowing in the big N. E. Corner field and Joe has been ploughing in the new ground field. I have been doing chores & c most of the times through the day. Have felt pretty well used up after our hard work geting in cloverseed. Am very glad to think that it is all in the barn however since it is raining beautifuly to night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>The rain last night and yesterday has done wonders in helping us along with our seeding. The ground both ploughs better and harrows as well. Joe has been ploughing and Fred has been harrowing to day. George and I were buisy this forenoon at repairing {Rothe?} & fixing fences & c. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon, partly to get a new set of upper {illegible} ordered of A, W, Smith L. S. J. some Sundays.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe ploughed in the new-ground field this forenoon This afternoon he has been nothing ploughed ground and helping Fred prepare the N. E. Corner field field for sowing. George and I worked at digging stumps this forenoon & this afternoon I had W. J. Carpenter and Thomas Bowlby here after seed wheat. The former took 16 Bu & 42 lbs. The latter & 28 Bu. Agreed to take what I sold my wheat for this Fall for the wheat. It was cleanerd better than for market however.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing Bertha & Jim with me. Bro. John. Saunders preached in his usual may. Alwats ful edified by his discourses. The congregation was small however. Had a very good time in our class meeting afterwards the good Lord being with us. Called to see Bro. Aaron String who is sick. Believe him to be ready for the change that may await him {illegible} much & distracted with pain at time.</p>
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<p>September MONDAY 9 1889</p>
<p>Joe and Fred have been are{?}-rring{?} ground for atleast{?} in the N. E. Corner field. This afternoon Joe has been drilling for ice first. I ahve been airing{?} seed wheat cleared up for sowing, and this afternoon have been digging sh{?} in the new flower{?} field George went off on a visit to see Aunt Webber's{?} to buy, and prom{?}-ised to chore{?} with new horse and buggy to morrow.</p>
<p>September TUESDAY 10 1889</p>
<p>Fred went to away this mor-ning, to find{?} Leau-dow{?} Fair. Ex-pert{?} here to be away for the trest of the month {season?} Joe and I have been working at seeding alone. Got the {?} a portion of the girls N.E. Corner field source{?}. There were some parts quite lumpy and did not cover well. It will take some time to complete hte lot after all. Reed a letter from Mr. M{?} evening{?} It did not {?} at the appearance of {illegible}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had for ploughing to day in the new ground field. George has been rolling the wheat ground in N. E. Corner field some yesterday. Thought to roll and harrow in order to cover the wheat ground in N. E. Corner field sown yesterday. Thought to roll and harrow in order to cover the wheat better. I have been digging stumps in the new ground field most of the time myself. There have been several in this field that have been greatly in our way for some time. They are geting {illegible} out now though.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>George has been driving Freds teem to day. the latters being away to London fare. We found that rolling after the drill and followed by smothing harrow is too much ofre the lumps. The wheat is also well covered as the a result. Joe has continued to plough in the new ground field while I have been digging stumps & snaggs. The Haldimand elections trial has again unseated Mr Colter.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe ploughing in the new ground field to day. George has been harrowing and rolling in same field. I went out to Dover after the doctor for Fred who came home from the London Fare sick last night. He has not been able to work to day. I have been chaning ditches in the big N. E. Corner field this afternoon. There is every appearance of rain to night though it may not come.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred brought home the bag of Surprise wheat ordered lately of Wm Rennie this morning. This afternoon Joe drilled it in the sourth end of N. E. Corner field. Finished sowing the remaining portion of the field as well. Fred has not been able to work at all this week excepting on Monday last. George has to some extent taken his place. I have been cleaning ditches in the big field to day whenever I could get a chance.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took George and my mother with me this morning to our church in Port Dover. Bro. J. Saunders preached and gave us an interesting discourse. After dinner which by the way we took at home, drove down to the little plank road church. The young minister Bro. Meath officiated there; but, his discourese was rather of a gloomy kind. It did not suit me very well under the circumstances, for I have been passing under a cloud of late.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rain fell in considerable quantities last night, so that to dat I have been doing odd jobs. Joe has been ploughing this afternoon however in the new ground field while I went out to the grist mill at the port. Got home with my grist just in time for I it rained soon after. My man Fred is still quite unwell and appears to be in a bad way.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Joe ploughing this forenoon while I chored arround mostly at geting ready for going to Toronto to-morrow. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing G. Gutem and my nephew with me, the latter is wanting me to get him a {suit?} of clothes as renumberations for his services during his visit. Could not satisfy him however, so far. Rain has continued to fall occasionaly to day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>My nephew George Cunningham volunteered to help with seeding in my absence in my place. Fred being sick. So I took the train this morning in Port Dover. Gutchen takeing me out. The fare to Toronto and return was only one dollar & eighty cents from Dover. Got there all right and succeeded in finding Charley Wilsons residence just before dark. He lives at No. 7 Southern Avenue. which is a long way from the railway station</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Septmeber THURSDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Had dinner at Mr. C. & A. Wilsons & afterwards the latter kindly took me up to the Fare ground. Spent the afternoon there very pleasantly. It began to rain towards night however which made it disagreeable on the Fare grounds besides puting a stop to the fireworks. Saw a good portion of the show however, & walked most of the way back to Charley Wilsons for the night. The show was a very good one.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>{ilegible text} and this forenoon have been arround {illegible text} Charley drove me down to the office of my old {illegible} mate and older frield W. H. {illegible} Found him {illegible} and heartly. His occupation is a dealer in coal and wood. {illegible} & {illegible}. Went home with him to dinner. His wife was a mifs {illegibel; wife's name} or Welland at some time {rest of text unreadable}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been basking at the sights of Toronto again to day. Charley Wilson drove me to the cemetery near Rosedale, through the latter suberb, and to the city Reservoir near by. Came home by the Sherburne Street church - a large well proportioned, substantial look-ing free stone structure lately built. Called arround at Franks office this evening, felt somewhat disappointed that he did not invite me to go home with him.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went with {illegibe; given name} Giles to the Spadina Avenue, Methodist church this morning. It is also called the Broadway Tabernach. Rev. Mr. Parker preached. Attended the Salvation Army meeting in the afternoon in their temple. This evening I Took Ma with Rev James Gray our old pastor & family Afterwards went to the Sherbourne Street Methodist church. Heard the Rev Mr. Statford {illegible name} {prayers.} Have enjoyed the services of the day very much.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} forenoon and part of the afternoon in trying to {illegible} up some more of my Toronto friends. Failed to find the residence of Mr. John Scott. Found James Scotts office which was on Bay Street but he happened to be out. Took dinner at Mr. Rev Thomas Woulseys where I spent a very pleasant hour or two. Left Toronto by the five o'clock train and got in Dover about ten. Found the horse & buggy there, George having come for me.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUEsDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and Joe have been working, I was on the Eastern portion of the ten-acre-field to day, geting it ready to drill. They finished geting it ready ro night. I went up to W. J. Carpenters & to Thomas Bowleys tha to day takeing ma with me. Succeeded in geting some money with which to pay my nepher for his assistance during harvest {rest of text illegible}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe finished drilling wheat in the west or rather eastern portion of ten ten-acre-field this forenoon and this afternoon he has been ploughing again in the West end of the field & so has Fred. I took George Cunningham up to R. Fongers at the five bridges this afternoon. He is to remain there for a short time & then to go to Dresden. Came home by simcoe & took tea at Mr Hugh Culvers on the way.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and teems have been working at seeding again to day as usual. Succeeded in geting the last of our wheat in the ground this evening. There is something like thirty acres now sown. The three back fields alongside each other. We have only to run and clean out the furrows before the job is done. The weather is quite unsettled and changeable. Part of the time it is very cold & part quite moderate.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got our seeding completed to day, for the fall, finished sowing yesterday, however. Fred finished cuting our crop of corn fodder this afternoon, while I have been digging potatoes & c. Ma went up to the Woodhouse church to unckle Holmes Matthews takeing Bertha and little Jim wafe an, to see their mothers grave. The weather to moderating mostly and is very fine just now.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to church at Dover this morning. Our young minister tried to preach to us, but did not seem to make out much. Had a very good time in our class-meeting afterwards. Had dinner home and afterwards wents went down to the little church. A local preacher from near Burley ton Bro. Peart preached a very acceptable discorse. The congregation there seems to have diclined somewhat.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of rain the men and I worked in the drive - barn this forenoon. They cleaning it out & puting away implements while I washed the buggy & c. & c. This afternoon they have been digging potatoes while I have been ditching in the ten-acre-field. Had a short visit this evening from Mr. Alexander Edmond saw, The weather has become more settled and looks like fair weather.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men and I have been digging potaotoes back of the drive-barn to day, Finished that patch about four this afternoon. Went out to town afterwards, after some supplies in the way of frsh meat. Sold the Holcomb hull to day to Mr. Featherson at fiften dollars or one dollar less than I was to give for time. Had a letter also from Maggie this evening, containing good news of course.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>I started for Lynedoch this morning at about eight. Arrived at Mr Ferguson at noon. Found there all away from home, Fortunately the house was not locked so I got my own dinner and fed the horse. Afterwards went to the North Walsingham Show at Langston, where I found my friend Maggie. Had the pleasure of her company home but was somewhat hindered in the evening by Mifs Emma Crysler from private talking with M.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>It rained quite heavy this forenoon. SO I concluded not to go home to day as I had yesterday. Maggie and I took Emma home this evening and had tea with Mrs. Crystler. We afterwards went back home and found that the old folks had retured in our favour. THis just gave us the opportunitywe wanted. Was overjoyed to find that my preparationary season had home to an end and I was fully accepted by the girl of my choice.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Shall not soon forget my visit to my Maggie which closed this morning. Find at its close that I am in a much better position than I had dared to expect. Was delighted with the companionship of my sweet heart as indeed I have alwats been since we became acquainted. Got home just after noon and found that everything was all right. Joe had only returned this morning have been away for two days to the Rose{river?} Fare at the coemal trove.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred got started at drawing manure to day, from below the drive-barn. I have been working arround this forenoon, and; this afternoon went out to Dover after our old stove, that was taken out last Winter for repairs. Got home all right with it and just escaped quite a heavy rain which fell while I was in Dover. Forgot to mention that Mr C. W. S. and I settlet up last night. Was owing him an considerable.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to chuch this morning. The weather was very disagreeable however. being both cold and windy and the roads muddy. Bro. John Saunders preached to us in his usual interesting and {inspirational?} way. Fellowship meeting followed which was also a season of profit. Were so cold on arriving home that we just thought best not to attend afternoon service, at the P. D. Church.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>I went up to take a lamb brought down by Mr. Lodds in exchanged for a lamb of ours & not satisfactory. To see about geting some money for William Watts. Failed in the latter however. Saw T. Nelles about some matters of finance. Our positions this year is a very trying our crops & c. Will not be able to pay anything scarcely - haveing nothing of any account to sell.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been drawing manure from below the drivebarn to day, puting it in the orchard. I have been doing some chores such as puting up stoves and fixing up the hog pen & c & c. The weather is again moderateing somewhat, and the past day has been beautiful as well as pleasant. Was surprised to find that I had forgotten to credit M. Williams with the ball. from last year $22.77</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Forgot to mention that on Monday last Joe helped Jim Challand thresh also to-day. Fred has been geting out the ball of manure from below the drive barn, which I have been fixing up a fence on the West side of the barn yard. Geting ready to shit up out fatting hoggs. Have been puting up stoves and in other ways ready for Winter. The stormy cold weather has apparently passed for a time.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe has continued to help Jim Calland thresh to day. Fred has been geting out manure and has got started ploughing this afternoon I went out to Dover this afternoon to the Ag. Show Took Gutchen with me. Stayed to the special services this evening. Had a letter from Maggie this evening which was gladly recieved. She has agreed to meet me in Simcoe on Wednesday next. Took the Holcomb bull down to Jarvis this forenoon.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Both Joe and Fred have been helping James Challand thresh this forenoon, while I went to jarves to see about arranging a note due, then a day or so ago. Out short crops & c make it almost impossible to pay debt this Fall. I have not given up my hold on the promises of my God as yet. Am looking for a glorious deliverance {en long?}. Wrote to Maggie again this morning. SHe is at Delhi now.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have been ploughing in the orchard this forenoon. This afternoon we got in a big load of corn fodder from the garden which finishes our harvesting, for this year at least. I have been makeing a couple of hog-troughs, one out of plank and the other out of a log. Have also been gathering in our onion crop. The fine weather is on the {illegible} a cold East storm is brewing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Owing to a cold East wind that has been blowing to day we did not go out to church this morning. Went down to the little plank road Church this afternoon however. Bro. John Laycock of Waterfor preached us a very interesting discourse about the prodigal son. It is something wonderful how the old gospel story never loses it attractiveness. Surely this proves its divine origin and its adaptability to man, his laments & c.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe got started ploughing in the two-year-old sod field north of the tennant house, to day. Fred has been harrowing down the orchard and geting it ready for spring ploughing preparitory to planting apple trees next Spring. Took my mother and Bertha down to Hanticoke to night in order to attend the protracted meeting service then in our church. Met with an accident when going with the buggy near my church school.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have both been ploughing in the {serd?} field north of the tennant house to day for the first. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, mostly at digging potatoes fixed the buggy top on however. Took Bertha with me to the the protracted meeting in Port DOver this evening. THe Rev Mr. Jackson, new Minister in Simcoe preached in out church, and gave us a powerful discourse.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe and Fred ploughed to day while I went to the Simcoe Ag. Show. The dat has been a delightful one and the show a great success, Porticularly in the number of people in attendance which was very large. After a long look I found my friend Maggie and afterwards enjoyed the privelege of her company. Had also the pleasure of bringing her home with me to night.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and Joe are still ploughing in the sod field back of Freds. The dry weather has made the ground very hard, so that plouyghing is a slow process. I spend part of the time in digging potatoes to day. This afternoon however I went out to W. J. Carpenters takeing ma and Mifs. Ferguson with me. Had tea at Willingtons and afterwards went to the protracted meeting in out church, Mr. {Pugdy?} officiating.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>The men have continued to plough away in the eleven acre field back of the tennant house. It is a two year old sod and being very dry ploughs quite hard. Have been digging potatoes most of the time myself. Had to spend some of the time with my friend Maggie. This evening we went down to {Nanticike?} togather to attend revival services being held there by bro. Morrow and Meath. Enjoyed our ride very much.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Both Fred and Joe have been ploughing in the same field as before. They report much difficulty in doing the work in places. Fred has given up ploughing with his teem, for the present. I have been working at digging potatoes when I could through the day. Several friends came this afternoon which prevented me from doing much work. G. W. Lemon & wife are with us staying over night. Mrs Barret & Hubert have also been here.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went out to Dover this morning takeing Bertha and Maggie with me. The young minister preached and did very well. Enjoyed the class with M., for the first time. Took her down to the P. R. Church this afternoon with my mather. Went down to Jarvis this evening with Maggie and had a very enjoyable time with her as indeed always do when we are alone. We are also one in our appreciation of the house of God.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been helping me pent away potatoes & garden staff to dya, or; rather until about the middle of the afternoon when & c went over to help Richard Lampkin thresh. Joe has been ploughing as usual. I took Maggie home this afternoon, Called at Simcoe on the way for an hour or so. Had a delightful time together, as indeed we always do. Found her folds partly in bed; but this did not hinder us from enjoying each others company.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Joe ploughed this forenoon; but this afternoon he has been helping Walter Austin thresh. Fred has been all day helping Richard Lampkin at the same work. Passed safely through the ordeal of asking for the hand of my lady love this morning. This with other favourable curcumstances seems to make it quite probable that my long continued reproach will be speedily taken away. Parted from mifs Maggie at about ten this forenoon. Got home {text illegible}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been. helping Walter Austin thresh this forenoon, while Joe has been ploughing most of the time. I went out to Dover with a grist of chop. Took dinner at Mr. Barrets and did some {running?} arround afterwards. Made a bargain with Mr. Joseph Silverthorn for an exchange of bulls His being a through bred Darham two years old & mine a {yeatheing?} grade. Differece ten dollars on the trade, in his favour.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>I intended to have gone out with a load of wheat this afternoon, but, on account of Fred being away helping Walter Austin thresh until noon, though best to put off going until to-morrow. Got the load cleaned up this afternoon & some repairs partly made on our old waggon box. Joe has been ploughing in the eleven acre field all day but has not been able to get over much ground on account of the dry weather</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>It took Fred & I about all the forenoon to get the waggon box repaired up for service. So this afternoon I went out with a load of wheat to market. Sold to Mr. Ainsley for eighty one cents per Bu. Had some trouble in geting out with our load. The tyre came of from one of the wheels and broke down the fellow so we had to borrow another waggon before we could get unloaded. Joe brought home the dilvuthorn bull to night</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Had Joe {illegible} this forenoon, this being his last day. He helped fred and I after and {ring?} one little piggs eighteen in all after dinner. I settled up with him after that & gave him my note in part payment for fifty dollars due in twelve months from to day with in at 1 per cent. Paid the ballance in money. Fed and I have been cleaning up wheat most of the time to day. Got a couple of loads ready for marketing.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got all ready to go to church this morning; but owing to the disagreeable weather, and having to go alone I gave it up after all. Took the children with me to the little P. Road church this afternoon however. Felt amply repaid for going in the mud and cold Wast wind. Have been reading one of Dr. Falmages sermons on the choice of a wife this evening. Have, in the main followed the directions given. God is alone an infalliable guide, to his people, in this matter</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took mother load of wheat out this forenoon which I sold at same price as before, 81 cts per ten. Went out with another load this afternoon also. Sold both loads to Mr. Ainsley. Had a short visit from James Holcomb to day. Settled up with him about his cow keep & for the Bull. Am to give him ten dollars for the same in wheat delivered at the mill. The weather has been rather disagreeable to day, cold & sundry.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and I have working this forenoon at cleaning up wheat and this afternoon, he has been ploughing while I went out to Dover with my fourth load of wheat. Met our minister Bro. John Saunders on the way, and recieved the usual castigation for nonattendance at the protracted meeting, at present going on in Dover. He also ungently reccomended me to go on a missionary tour arround the village & surrounding country in search of the members of my class.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Ma man and I cleaned up another load of wheat this forenoon. Took the black Son down to L. J. Buits {loan?} this forenoon also. Fred has been ploughing this afternoon most of the time. Took out another load of Wheat myslef and sold to Ben. Williams at the same price as before. Sent away the amt. necessary to pay my drill not at Oshawa. paid some small accounts beisdes. Find it almost impossible to pay all however.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>It has been raining moderately nearly all the time to day. Fred and I have been working in the barn, cleaning up wheat for on years bread and some for market as well. Found that when our bread was taken out of the wheat that remained; but a small ballance was left. We are keeping forty bushells, for two families. Heard from my dear fried Maggie this evening. Everything still favourable.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>It rained moderately at times all day. Fred and I finished cleaning up the wheat this forenoon while I went to Dover and to mill this af with a grist. Had a rather disagreeable time of it on account of the rain. Left some wheat at the mill for James Holcomb, in payment of a small debt. Took home ten Bu. of peas borrowed from my neightbour James Hom. last Spring. Fred has been ploughing this afternoon.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>The weather has become very warm and showery. Fred has been ploughing part of the time while I went up to Simcoe to pay some interest. Paid also the amt of insurance premmine for three years dateing from April last. Am constrained still to say "hitherto God has blessed me or rather helped me". A very visible case has just happened to day, in the matter of Dr. Woodsworth. Surely He is a very present help in trouble.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>My mother and I went to the Quarterly meeting ar Woodhouse Chappel to day. Bro. John Saunders preached and we had a good time in Christian fellowship togather. "And if our fellowship below in Jesus be so sweet. What hights of rappure Shall we know, When round his throne we must" Took dinner with Bro. James Berry and on the way home stoped in Dover for evening Worship. The meeting there is still in progress though no many conversions am takeing place so far.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took ma and Bertha with me to Dover this forenoon. Left them there and went on to the Quarterly business meeting at Woodhouse chappel. Stopped at my friend's. W. J Carpenter's for dinner expecting recording to previous arrangement to have him to go with me. Were disappointed in the latter however. Had a very pleasant and proffitable meeting together with the brethren from Walsh and {Normandab?} including our own from Port Dover and Woodhouse Congregation.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been ploughing again to day as usual. I have been engaged at sundry jobs as usual, when at home. Went to Jarvis this forenoon however, to take a plough to L. Miller, left it with him to sell, not having any use for it myself. Saw Hairy {Jvey?} also and gave him my note at six per cent per {annum?} for twelve dollars & forty six cents. This was to pay for a plough and harness bought of W. Jarves last spring.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>My man has been ploughing in the field back of the barn to day, while I have been cuting and geting up wood for ourselves & Fred's. Our pile has disappeared entirely. Ma and I went out to Dover last night to attend meeting, Had a pretty cold ride both there and back. Heard the Delhi Minister Bro. Trimble, He is a very good preacher. Both earnest and eloquent.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have still the one plough going most of the time, in the field back of the barn. I have been engaged much as usual, at sundry jobs until about the middle, of the afternoon when ma and I went out to Dover I took tea at Bro. Ellis and recieved his promise to help me as far as he was able for which I feel thankful. We attended service in the church this evening. Bro. Morrow of Jarvis preached.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>Our man continues to plough in the field back of the barn as usual, when not doing chores. I have been engaged at sundry jobs to day. Went out to Dover this evening takeing ma with me to attend the last of our revival services. The Rev Mr Jackson from Simcoe conducted the meeting. The results of the six weeks meeting seems rather meagre, there buisy only three conversions so far as known.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has continued to plough in the field back of the barn. He has about finished this field. I went up to see about geting some money from the bank. Found Mr Cowdry away & had to put it off until Tuesday next. Have been trying to lay my burden upon God who has so graciously promised to carry them for us. Feel that they are more than I can bear; and my back is so weak.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>Took little Jim and one of Fred's children with me to church this morning. Our young minister preached in his usual way. After preaching had our class as usual. Did not have a very good time of it when trying to discharge my duty as leader. Have been going astray of late, carrying so many burdens, when God has promised to carry not only us but our burden. O. that I might more perfectly love thee & worthily magnify Thy Holy Name. Went to plank Road church this afternoon with ma.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been ploughing to day and drawing manure on the onion patch. I drove down to Jarvis to see about the matter at the bank. Find it impossible to pay my debts this fall except a very small part of them. This gives me much trouble of mind at times. Have been trying to look away to God as my helper but, my faith seems so weak. We all went up to unckle John's this evening, for a visit.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>Our man has continued to work at geting out manure on the onion patch and at geting it ploughed. Have spent the day in trying to borrow some money to pat a note in jarvis. Have not succeeded so fat though I have a faint hope that it may come from a man in Simcoe. Have been deeply impressed with the promise Call upon Me in the day of trouble & I will deliver you, and thou shalt glorify me Lord give me faith.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred finished geting manure on the onion patch this morning. Afterwards we got the cross-furrows run out in the field back of this barn. He has since been ploughing in the back garden plat, while I have been cleaning out ditches most of the time. Had Hamilton Olds to see us to to day for a short time, about noon takeing dinner with us. He is still traveling as on implement agent, for Maxwells of St Mary.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been ploughing most of the time to day. I spent the forenoon in cleaning ditches. Got the first field done, the orchard. I went out to Dover this afternoon to take a crock of butter for N. {Colver?}. Brought home a number of crocks to fill for other people. Our cows are a great help to us just now, Money is so very close owing to the failure in crops. Sent an application for membership in J. C. Toronto for a 2000$ {illegible}.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>Our man has been ploughing the strip of hard ground left in the field back of Tennant house to day. I have been working away in the field back of the barn cleaning ditches. Do not seem to make much headway as so many other things require to be looked after at the same time. The weather has changed and cecome quite cool. Much as being said in the papers just now about the {text illegible}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Our man has been ploughing in the sod field back of the tennant house to day. I have been geting things in readiness for my departure up to Lynedock. Started soon after dinner and arrived at the home of my intended wife at about dark Found here expecting my arrival. Spent the evening very pleasantly talking over the the approaching event of our lives. Found that Maggie and Mrs Chrysler had already arranged a sensible programme.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Maggie and I have not attended church to day excepting this evening, when we went to the Lynedock Methodist church. Had tea with Maggies Sister Mr Chrysler and went from there to church takeing Mifs E. Crysler with us. Mr Gideon Crystler was at Mrs C's when we were there this evening. Had to endure the scrutinising gaze of an, apparantly interested crowd of of people in the church to night. I could not help feeling a little akward.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got my horse up this morning ready to go home, but, on a account of a cold beating storm from the East I gave up going until after the rain at least should cease falling. It continued to fall until nearly night however, so I concluded to remain over another night. Have enjoyed the time spent with my dear friend very much. The whole family have apparantly accepted the matter as a thing of course.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>We all got up in good time this morning and Maggie and I got started for Delhi soon after day light. The roads had become quite slopy from the recent rains but we had a pleasnt ride togather over the village. Felt rather linesome from there however as Maggie had to remain there, & I was alone afterwards. Got to Simcoe all right and had dinner at G. W. Lemon's. Had to come from Simcoe in the rain. Attained means to pay my note in Jarvis to day.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been ploughing most of the time to day in the sod field north of the tennant house. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to take up a note at the bank there. This afternoon I went out to Dover to take a crock of butter to Mids Jiles and to attend to some other small matters. The rain has not ceased as yet. Passed an examination for life insurance with the forresters this afternoon.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have had Fred at work cleaning ditches in the field back of time barn to day. He finished ploughing the sa field back of the little house first. Ma and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Had dinner at our old friends Thomas Murphys. Looked arround some afterwards to see what I could do for the comeing marriage by way of preperation. Had a letter from Mrs. {Depew?} this evening. She says that her father died on the third of April last</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>A very moderate but continuous rain has been falling to day. Fred has been repairing fence and gate along the lane by the woodhouse. I have been very buisy engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Have been cuting wood at the wood house, washing the buggy & c. Th e weather is very mild for this time of year & does not promise to be {illegible} for a while yet at least.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred & I got to work cuting wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon he has been geting up a couple of loads, while I took our old Sow over to Thomas Stringers. Had quite a time geting her there. Received a letter from my friend Maggie this evening in which she seemed quite despondent. This does not given me much encouragement. Have had the blues myself somewhat to day, over other matters.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of a shower of rain that fell about the time of our starting for church we did not get out this morning. This afternoon just as were ready for starting to the little church William Watts and his f wife came so we failed to get out this afternoon also. Enjoyed a most precious season of prayer this afternoon, when my soul was drawn out exceedingly after God, with heartfelt desire & precious assurance.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred {text illegible} in N. E. field back of the barn this forenoon while I went out to Dover. Took a crock of butter out to Mrs. Ross which came to four dollars and eighty one cts. This afternoon Fred and I have been gathering up wood for threshing, which we expect to do soon. Have been much cast down of late owing to the {illegible} impossibility of paying debt this Fall. There is nothing high sacrifice more to do this.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been on {illegible} {crushing?} wood most of the time to day while I have been doing some fixing up arround the barn. We run out some furrows in the field back of the tennant house however, this after noon. There was quite a frost last night but the weather has greatly moderated to day. Have felt much cas down to day. When I have thought of my position. I am so anxious to do to my nieghbour so I would have him do to me</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of rain which has been falling nearly all day we have been doing some beside work repairing & c by the drive barn. Snow fell last night so that this morning the ground was white for the first time for the Winter. The warm that has come since has taken it off however. Have fust read a very touching story in Harpers {illegible} a {Gospel?} {illegible} a Christian's {worth?}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Some very heacy rain fell last night so that now there is plenty of water in the creeks and in the cisterns not to speak of much. Fred and I have been cuting wood for threshing to day when not doing chores. The weather is so very warm for our time of year. Had a letter from my friend Maggie this evening. Always feel better after hearing from her from various reasons.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been cleaning ditches this forenoon when not doing chores. I helped him this forenoon. Went out to Dover this afternoon with a grist of wheat to Bath Mill. Brought home six hundred pounds of chop for which I promised to pay in kind after we get out oats and peas threshed. The weather has become quite cool and the ground frozen. Worked at to {illegible} father & kind her for ballance due her forwork</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred finished cleaning ditches in the field back of the little house this forenoon. This afternoon he and I have cuting and geting up a couple of loads of wood. One for ourselves and the other for Freds. We just started to clean our two colts this evening. They {have?} become fine {strong?} colts, especialy the big mare Sally's, which is {longer?} now than some {illegible text}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 1 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of bad rain roads we did not go out to Dover this morning. The children and I went over to the Advent church however in the morning and I went over again this evening. Rather enjoyed the meetings both morning and evening. Was tather surprised to see my friend A. G. Rose. at the church this morning. He has just happened home to stay over Sundays & to return tomorrow.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 2 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and I killed a sheep this morning that had been laying on its back for some time until it limbs had become somewhat parylized. It seemed all right other ways however so we dressed it as mutton. Have been cleaning or rather drawing chips front of woodhouse since James Holcomb came after his young cow this morning. Was glad to have him take her away on account of her being ugly to others.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 3 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have {spent?} most of the time to day drawing chips out of the wood-house. I went our to Dover this after noon however. mostly to take a crock of butter to Mrs Phipps and some fowl besides other things. Succeeded in geting about eight dollars in money which was much needed. The weather has become very cold and winter-life. Had a very tedious rigde home to night home over the rough roads.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 4 1889</span></h2>
<p>We have continued to work away at our chip manure hauling to day as usual. Have been puting arround apple trees in the orchard. Had a call from John Hewson to day. Had to give him a not a year age for some thirty odd dollars. He agrees to wait until next Fall and to keep the note in his own hands. Talks some of going to the North West soon to toy his fortune. It is still very cold and wintry. Looks like continued Winter weather.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 5 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been working at geting out chip manure most of the time to day. It has rained part of the time however so that we could not work out of doors. Intended to have gone up to the Grange this evening but owing to the bad roads and constant appearance of rain did not go. Recieved a letter from my Maggie this evening which was a great comfort to me.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 6 1889</span></h2>
<p>Had James H. Brides bay Saw to help us kill hoggs to day. Started as soon as we could get the water hot and finished killing the three hogs about two o'clock. Went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forrester's meeting where I was made to ride the goat with a vengence. Have Insuref got two thousand dollars for which I have to pay $20 {cents??} per mo. Heard to night that Aaron Stringe had died and was buried yesterday.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Docember SATURDAY 7 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred & I cut up and salted the hoggs killed yesterday this morning. We afterwards got up a load of wood & since then have been doing sundry jobs arround the house and barn. Heard to night that the friends at the Grange Hall had got up a basket Social which came off last night {and?} {all?} without my knowing it. It seems that the entertainment was quite a success</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 8 1889</span></h2>
<p>On account of rain which has continued to fall nearly all day we did not go anywhere to church. Have enjoyed precious hours of the blessed Sabbath at home however. The Good Lord has blessed while reading the blessed Precious book as well as in other exercises of worship which we may enjoy ever at home. Am exceedingly desirous that my remaining days may increasingly employed in his prais & worship.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 9 1889</span></h2>
<p>Went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Found the roads very bad. Got along all right however. Succeeded in geting the money necessary to pay cutting box & town note of 45# due in London of Wednesday. Mr Werret gave me 50$ on my clover crop. After geting business done drove on to Lynedoch. Found Maggie at home. Her father was having Stumpers so felt rather out of place. Got along nicely however and, had a very pleasant evening with my intended bride.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 10 1889</span></h2>
<p>Did not have much time to visit my lady love this morning, before my departure. She is extremely buisy geting her clothers reading for our approaching event. Only a little more than two weeks remain for our preperation to be completed. Took dinner with George Lemon and while in Simcoe left my measure with Frand Stevenson for my wedding sent. He has promised to have them ready for me by the time specified.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 11 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has finished drawing out chip manure from the yard, in front of woodhouse to day. Must have had betwixt thirty and forty loads. I went out to Dover after dinner. Took a crock of butter to our ministers which contained twenty fice and a half pounds. The road are pretty muddy after the heavy rain of yesterday and last night. It has cleared of nicely however and bids fair to dry up soon again</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 12 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been cuting wood in the woods my man and I when not chores. Heard that the cheese of our factory had been sold at ten and a half cents per pound. A cent and a half less than last year for the last two months make. Ma and I went down to William Wattses this evening for a short visit. The weather is very warm - more like Spring than Winter.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 13 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred got up some wood this forenoon while I went down below Nanticoke to see Nat. Parsons about the threshing. Found the roads very bad; but as I went on horese-back got along very well. Am in hopes that the threshing will soon be here. This afternoon we have been cuting wood in the woods as usual of late. A cold change appears pending. {illegible line} already to have comenced.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 14 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rain fell this forenoon, and fell froze as it came. So Fred and I have been working in the woodhouse and in the barn. This afternoon I we have been cuting wood in the woods as usual. Had William Wattses here this evening excepting nell Emma who had to stay home. Recieved a letter from Maggie this evening containing encouraging news. There seems to be no likelihood so far of having to change our appointed time for geting married.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 15 1889</span></h2>
<p>The roads were very rough and icy this morning, but still we managed to get out to meeting at Dover. Took little Jim with me. The young minister officiated, with the usual class afterwards. Enjoyed the lattter service and felt strengthened. It does seem so benefial to the soul to compare notes with the brethren as to our experience weather it be dark & gloomy or joyous & heavenly. There they that feared the Lord {spatue?} after one to another & c.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 16 1889</span></h2>
<p>Got to work in the woods again to day Fred and I. Rather expected threshers; but, for some reasaon or other they have not come. Rain has been falling part of the time this afternoon. Wrote to my dear friend Maggie this evening. Am in hopes that our corresponce will soon be uinnecessary. Have been thinking of the remarkable way we first met; and of how we became attached to each other at once.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 17 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods to day when not doing chores. The warm Springlike weather still continues, and rain has been falling-at intervals since yesterday noon. Have been anxiously waiting for the threshers of late, but this warm damp weather is very unfavourable for threshing cloverseed so we are trying to be patient in waiting for a change in the weather.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 18 1889</span></h2>
<p>Worked in the woods this forenoon with Fred. This afternoon we have been working arround the barn at sundry. Got the whole of our cattle up this evening for the first. Went out to Dover this evening for the forresters tea meeting. The {roads/loads?} were very bad and rain falling so the croud was moderate. Passed a very enjoyable evening however with the brethren. Proceeds $20 & over.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 19 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been working in the woods with Fred again to day. There is not so very much time for work however, after doing chores, the days being so very short just now. Went up to unckle Johns to ask them to my wedding, this afternoon, There are so many hindrances possible that I scarcely dare look with confidence towards the consumation of that auspicious event. Of course, if God is favourable {nothing?} will hinder.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 20 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rain has been falling nearly the whole time to day. And in large quantities. Fred and I have buisied ourselves in makeing some repairs to the hog pen and to the wood-house. Started boarding up the large east door, intending to put in a much smaller one. Have also been puting time on the {treat?} The warm weather having rendered it necessary.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 21 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have finished puting {illegible text} the field to day {illegible} when not doing chores & c. I went out to Dover this evening mostly to take out butter and other provisions to some of out customers. Called at Mr Barretts this evening and saw Harry. Took tea with them also. Harry has just returned from a couple of years so journ in Brittish Collumbia. His long absence has improved his looks very much.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 22 1889</span></h2>
<p>Rainy weather still continues & last night it was a heavy thunder storm followed by strong S. W. Winds to days. As yet no immediate prospect of colder weather. Have not heen to meeting to day at all; but thought to remain at home. It has been a good day in my experience having enjoyed much power in my devotional exercises. Feel that it is good to serve, him To follow on to know the Lord whom to know {onright?} is life eternal.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 23 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been doing sundry jobs to day. I have been up to Simcoe. Found the roads very bed. Went on horse-back however. About completed preperations for the important occasion soon to take place. Everything continues to work favourably for the consumation of our union. Surely the Lord is in this matter. Have felt that it was from him all along. So many remarkable circumstances have occurred since we first met.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 24 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred has been {illegible text} all time, Fred has been threshing out some oats with the Flail. in {rain?} to get some seed for the horses. I went down to Mr. Walter Parsons this forenoon to see about geting some money for {defaaying?} expenses connected with geting a wife. Succeeded all right. Got $25 which I fancy will be sufficient. Went out to Dover this evening, to see about the minister & c. Recieved my marriage offrance from friend Wilson of Port {Dope?}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 25 1889</span></h2>
<p>Fred and his family have been off spending Christmass at Mr Dowlys Anni's father to day. I have been at home doing chores and geting ready for D my departure to Lynedoch to morrow. Ma and I with the children Bertha and Jim have take our ma dinner at home. Had a call from A. G. Rose and Family towards night. After geting chores done Fred took me one to Dover, and left me at Bro John Saunders where I expect to see main over night for to morrow.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 26 1889</span></h2>
<p>Started from Dover by train this morning. Expected to have Bro gone bro. S. to have go gone with me, but owing to the high winds failed to connect. Got to Simcoe all right found clothes all ready. Went to Delhi, had dinner there hired a livery from Mr Kemp for Lynedoch. Found the folks makeing preperations at Mrs. Chrysler, soon joined in same business. Our wedding came off without anything serious happening, in Methodist church Lynedoch - Rev O. G. Collorane officiating. A complete succiss. Pridesmaid Mifs Emma Crysler Groovesman. W. R. {Nadiday?}. Left Lynedoch for Delhi after ka or supper at Mrs Cryslies, We were {text continues on Friday 27}</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 27 1889</span></h2>
<p>{text continued from Thursday 26} honoured by a plentiful shower of rice from the boys of Delhi at the Station before going on train for St. Thomas. Arrived at the latter place at about ten 'o clock. Put up at the Hulchison house for the night. Felt so thankful that Maggie and I had at last become one. The necessity for our frequent sepperations had a laugh passed away. Left St. Thomas at about noon. Arrived in Challan at four o'clock. Found R. J. Winters residence & we are spending the evening & night with them. Plenty of mud in chatham just now. {Written vertically on left side of page: "Were the recipients of a beautiful bible in Lynedoch last night from church tresters, being first meaning"}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 28 1889</span></h2>
<p>Spent the day very pleasantly at Nellies house. Have been arround through the twon with Ramsome.Had some difficulty in geting think over from G. T. R. Station to Erin & Auron, on account of muddy roads. Left Chattam for Dresden at about four. Arrived in Dresden before Sundown. Found them well but not expecting us very much. There were disappointed at our not comeing before. Have spent a pleasant time a far even in Dresden.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 29 1889</span></h2>
<p>My wife and I are still enjoying our honey moon season. Just now in Dresden with my sister & her family. Have been to church a couple of times to day in the town. Heard Mr Ward and Mr cocal preacher & a Mr. Little hill, R. Presbyterian minister of Manitoba morning and evening. The day has been fine but very windy. Heavy showers fell last night. Roads are simply terrible here just now. Saw several former acquaintances, who had greatly changed.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 30 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been spending the day at my sisters in Dresden, Maggie and I, pleasantly, of course. Called on our friends Mr and Mrs Wees. The years since we last met have not changed them much. Cannot say the same of my sister, although her husband looks much do of old. Some considerable change for the better has taken place in the town of Dresden, still it cannot be called a growing town. It is still much behind Chattam, its neigbour, & is not likely to catch up therewith.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 31 1889</span></h2>
<p>Have been spending the day very pleasantly at my sisters. Rain has been falling most of the time however and we have scarcely left the house. Took Leilia and Maggie to shorty {rapher?} for some pictures. Got a couple of sunbeens and gave one to Leilia to remember the occasion. The continued rains have made the roads about Dresden very bad. Felt is remarkably warm for this time of year.</p>
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Diary of
MARY VICTORIA CAMPION
Hasting County, Canada West
1861-1863
Transcribed for Upper Canada Village from
the original held in the collection of the
Glenbow Museum.
Not to be distributed without permission.
www.uppercanadavillage.com
Note: In the Glenbow museum’s catalogue, Mary’s name is written as
“Mary Victoria Campian[sic]”. Their catalogue number for this item is
M-189. The original diary was moved to the University of Calgary
Library in 2019.
�971.3041
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MARY VICTORIA, CAMPION
ilASTINGS CO. C•.W.
1861-1863
DIARY
�THE DIARY OF
MARY VICTORIA CAMPION
MARMORA TOWNSHIP
HASTINGS COUNTY, c:. w.
Transcribed by: Louise Burchell
Prepared for: Harry Pietersma
March 16, 1990
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. The Diary
a) Description of Diary
b) How the Diary was Transcribed
c) Sample Diary Page
II. The Campion Family of Hastings County
a) William Campion
b) Thomas Campion
c) George Campion
III. Other Names Recorded in the Diary
IV. The Diary of Mary Victoria Campion; transcription
May 1861
January 1862
July 1863
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I. THE DIARY OF MARY VICTORIA CAMPION
a) Description of Diary
The diary of Mary Victoria Campion is in the Glenbow Museum,
Calgary, Alberta.
A card in the file reads; "Diary of Mary Victoria Campion,
Hastings, Ont. 1861. Mother of Mary Foulds, who became Mrs.
Fraser of Carstairs and Grandmother of Mrs. C.E. Stuart.' A
notation in pencil states the diary was donated in 1965.
The diary covers approximately 16 months from May 1861 to June
1862 and April - May of 1863. It is written in a 7 1/2" x 9'
hard-covered notebook with approximately 80 pages written on both
sides. The green marbleized cover has black binding and corner
tabs. Notes are "scribbled' on the inside front and back covers.
Pages of handwritten verse and a bill from Geo. Ritchie & Co. of
Belleville are inserted.
On one or two pages the diary entries are written over columns of
hand written figures.
Approximately a quarter of the diary is on blue paper that has
been ·hand-sewn into the back of the notebook.
Each page is written vertically, beginning at the left margin and
continuing to the right margin of the facing page. Consequently,
a few lines above and below the centre binding are crowded and
difficult to read.
Each day's date and text continues without a break in the lines
or spacing. No sentence punctuation is used. Sentences are
rarely capitalized. Days, names and nouns such as canoe,
carriage and town are generally capitalized.
The handwriting is very scrawly and the formation of letters
varies. letters formed with a stroke; such as, t, 1, g, Y, are
often extended one or two lines over other writing.
No consistent method is used at the end of page lines. Sometimes
a word is broken and continued on the next line or written UP or
down the margin. Frequently notations are added between the
lines.
Generally the spelling in the diary is correct. When the correct
spelling appears in the diary the word is usually spelt the same
thereafter. It is difficult to differentiate between incorrect
spelling and poorly formed letters. Generally, Mr., Mrs., and Wm.
all appeared to be written the same, half was a numerical figure
and etc. was "xxcc'1
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b) How The Diary Was Transcribed
The diary was read onto tapes and then transcribed from the
tapes. Consequently spelling and capitalization will not appear
as it was in the original diary. Where possible illegible
script, unusual spelling and capitalization were noted.
To make the diary easier to read the dates have been separated
and some punctuation used. Notations inserted in between the
lines are in box [ ] brackets, illegible writing is shown with a
blank_ , words written in the transcription that look like
the original -are followed by (sic). Wherever brackets ( ) appear
they were in the original.
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�c) Sample Diary Page
�II. THE CAMPION FAMILY OF HASTINGS COUNTY, C.W.
a) Willliam Campion
Con. 3 Lot 25
Tilly Creek Farm
Marmora Township
His Wife: Mary
Religion: Wesleyan Methodist
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D: 09 March 1856
8: ca. 1805, Eng.
D: 01 August 1870
THEIR CHILDREN: 1861 AGE
1 . Thomas M: Ann Emil,::
2. Eliza Anne CAnnie) M: Wm. R. Parker
3. Maria
4. Richard 26
5. Ester 24
6. (Mary) Victoria 22
7. James Albert 20
8. Margaret (Maggie) 18
9. Joseph Wellington 13
(Josey)
In early records the family name is spelt both Campion and
Campian.
The family home at Tilly Creek was a two and one-half story stone
house built in 1834.
Eliza Anne was married to William Parker. Her father had willed
her a town lot in Trent Port (Trenton) but she and her husband
William lived in Stirling. In the diary Eliza Anne is referred
to as Annie. Two, William Parkers' are listed in the 1858
Directory for Stirling. One is a carpenter and the other a
contractor. In the diary Mary Victoria records that Annie and
William are moving into the tavern. The 1869 Directory lists
Mrs. William R. Parker as proprietor of the Stirling House.
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�Maria, the second oldest daughter was married and living in the
area. She and her children often visit.
In the 1860 Directory for Marmora Township Richard was listed as
a Township Councillor. In the 1861 Census he is listed as
residing at home. In May of that year he left for Wyoming. No
reason was given for his leaving.
Living at home with their Mother in 1861 were Esther, Mary
Victoria, Margaret and Joseph. In the diary Margaret is referred
to as Maggie and Joseph as Josey.
Mary Victoria rarely mentions her Mother in the diary. She would
have been about 56 years old at that time. It seems that the
Mother ran the household. However, what work, if any, she did is
never mentioned. She died August 1, 1870 at Tilly creek Farm,
Marmara, aged 65 years - e months. ·
Sources:
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..U 'fllfJ Creek farm, lfatmora, <10 TaelollkJ
fllC.ll .U.., X...r. r.Jlet ot die lat.e Wlllllft
CUI'*"" l:lcJ. .......e5 flUl'l u4 8 aonUMt.
Daily Intelligencer, Belleville, 01 August 1870
1861 Census for Marmara Township
1861 Directory for Marmora Township
The Will of William Campion
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�b) Thomas Campion, farmer
Son of William & Mary
Concession 3, Lot 25
Beaver Creek
Marmora Township
Religion: Wesleyan Methodist
THEIR CHILDREN: 1861
1 . James
2. Mary L.
3. Richard E.
4. George R.
5. Elizabeth A.
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1) Ann Emily
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D: 01 June 1861
Thomas, the oldest son, was married and lived on his own farm at
Beaver creek in a one-story log house, on Lot 25, Concession 3.
In 1861, he was about 38 years old.
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Hastings Chronicle, June 1, 1861
George Campion
Con. 5, Pt. Lot 21
Marmora Township
His Wife
Religion: Wesleyan Methodist
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THEIR CHILDREN:
1. Thomas W.
2. David or Daniel
3. George
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Mercy
What relation George Campion's family is or whether they are
mentioned in the diary is unclear.
Sources: 1861 Census Marmora Township, the Will of William
Campion
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III. NAMES AND PLACES RECORDED IN THE DIARY
The names Peter , Esther Ann and Eliza appear in the diary in
connection with the family and farm. However, nothing is known
about these people.
In the diary, Mary Victoria often writes about Mr. Fowlds - Fowls
- Foulds, of Hastings. The spelling of the name varies. Later
she writes of Henry or Harry. Most likely this the same person.
Apparently, Mary Victoria eventually married Mr. Fowlds.
The 1870 - 71 Directory for Hastings gives listings for the
following names recorded in the diary:
Blacklock John C., woollen factory
Fowlds Brothers, storekeepers and lumber merchants
Fowlds Henry, postmaster
Fowlds Henry M., lumber merchant
Fowlds James S., of Fowlds Bros. reeve of Percy
Fowlds William J.F., of Fowlds Bros.
Sharpe John, storekeeper
The 1860 - 61 Directory for Marmora Township provides information
on the following names noted in the diary:
Bowen, G.D., J.P., postmaster, Marmora
Broadworth, Issac, sen. J.P. yeoman, Con. 1, Lot 3
Broadworth, Issac, jr., yeoman, Con. 7, Lot 4
Crawford, John, yeoman, Con. 7 Lot 13
Devlin, John, yeoman, Forsyth St. ,Marmora
Downey, Andrew, yeoman, Con. 7, Lot 12
Downard, John, yeoman, Con. 7, Lot 15
Places:
The Works refers to the village of Marmora. Hastings,
Belleville, Trenton, Bridgewater, Stirling and Percy are all in
the same district.
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�DIARY TRANSCRIPTION
MARY VICTORIA CAMPION
HASTINGS COUNTY, C.W.
�May Wednesday 1861
snowing a little this morning very cold for May day. May wind is
blowing very hard & very cold.
Wednesday 1st. We got to Stirling last night at sundown very
tired but is Richard, Archie (sic), Nancy, Annie
& I walked down to the village after tea. Get back at 11 Oclock.
Did not go to bed till two Oclock. Richard & Archie (sic)
did not go to bed at all. They left for Trenton at I
never felt so sorry as I did to see them go poor fellows they
seemed so down hearted. They could scarcely speak when they left
they felt so bad about going away. Nancy John (sic) & I went down
to the village after breakfast. I got a new Poresul (sic)
and Pr new gloves a hair brush gardineake (sic) several small
little after 11. Spent a very pleasant afternoon. [ I have felt
very miserable all day several illegible words ]
Took a walk up to the new Church with Mr. Preston he does not
look well at all. Got my Boots mended at Finches. [ inseft
illegible] Hamilton walked up as far as the gate with us very
cold day I wore my winter cloak shawl & fur rotten cold for May
day. Got home at dark nearly frozen the wind at a great rate.
Esther received a letter from Maria (sic). [Annie came home with
me and baby Charlotte & Agnes]. I had a Waverly given to me I
went to bed as soon as I gobbled (sic) supper feel almost sick.
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�Thursday 2nd. quite busy today. Cleaned out two bedrooms put up
a new bedstead in the parlor bedroom & put the other in Richards
room & fitted it up very nice. Froze my hand last night. Lovely
day today quite
Friday 3rd. Maggie went to the Works in the morning with Esther.
She did not come home with her. [Albert sowed peas this
afternoon the first. Maggies birthday] Digging in the garden
most of the day. I received a paper from Susan Andrews, Esther
two papers & book & a letter from Whitmarsh (sic). [Albert
commenced sowing today sowed peas] I feel very lonely tonight
not my several illegible words Sew today
Saturday 4th. busy in the forenoon cleaning floors ____ after
dinner Angus Bentley came home with Maggie. Got dinner for them
several illegible words
Esther took tea at E
making pies getting tea xxcc & Annie &
We took a walk as far as farms
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(sic) in the evening. A very lovely day & evening quiet night.
Angeline gave a nice slip of the fusia (sic). A lovely sunset
tonight.
Sunday 5th. a lovely day. Esther & I walked out with Angeline
in the forenoon. [Maggie & Josie went to hear Adam preach] [a
lovely day] Took dinner at Bowers. Went to Church at 4.
[received a book from Richard] came home alone. I never cryiyed &
walked as much in a lorig time as I did coming home at dusk. Very
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lonely. Mr. Preston preached a good sermon. Harriet Devlin took
dinner with us I never liked her so well as today. Annie (sic)
was in bed when we got home she had a bad headache all day.
Monday 6th. sewing at my drawers a little. Raining when we got
up cleared up after breakfast. Commenced to rain very fast again
at milking time. John Jenkinson digging the garden. Saw a great
blaze of fire out at the Works do not know what it was burning
though.
Tuesday 7th. it rained very hard all last night & almost all
day. E & I washing. Two pedlars here to dinner bought two tin
pails from them kept us back with our work though (sic) all day.
Not anytime to sit (sic) I feel so lonely tonight without
Richard. Peter came from the Works and brought a paper for me
from Richard. Esther got one from Aggie Potts.
Wednesday 8th. raining this morning yet a miserable looking day.
Esther is quite sick this morning did not get up till after ten
not much time to sew several illegible words & bluing
clothes. Esther in bed sick all day. Albert busy sowing.
Thursday 9th. Oh, what a lovely day the first pleasant day since
Sunday. Doing housework most of the time working in the garden a
little. Helping Albert to clean up oats. Esther is working a
little this afternoon the first since the day before yesterday.
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�I feel very lonely today I ought to be ashamed to say so such a
lovely day but I can't help it. Thos. Campion was here all night
he got a paper out of the office for me
sent my locket with with Richards
Archie Johns he
~~~~ likeness in.
Friday 10th. Maggie & I went up to the Works with Thomas in the
waggon. Walked home. Maggie Bentley came home with us I was
very tired when I got home.
Saturday 11th. rained all night last night fine afternoon though
finished my drawers do not feel very well tonight [Annie been
here one week] William Parker (sic) came here in a buggie about
1/2 past ten we were just going to bed. Got him supper
Sunday 12th. lovely morning cloudy in the afternoon. After
dinner William & Annie went home Albert & Esther went through the
woods with them I walked as far as the woods with Maggie Bentley
(sic). Maggie & Esther several illegible words do not feel
well I have such a bad cold Mother of the
afternoon do not feel lonely though. The ground is quite wet
yet after the rain. Maggie Bentley & I walked over as far as
Johan Lymans (sic) in the morning sleeping in the afternoon about
an hour and a half
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Maggie received a paper from Archie. Quite dull looking all day
raining quite fast at tea time quite chilly (sic) there has been
scarcely any weather yet not any I might say & it is just 13th
May. Two years since Crooks left. Very disagreeable night.
Esther answered Richards letter. Maggie sent a paper to Archie
Johns. I intend sending a paper to Richard tomorrow several
illegible words §Q. lonely digging in the garden all the forenoon
feel very tired tonight went to bed early
Tuesday 14th. E & I washing today very large washing ____ a
cold raw day high wind. Peter went to the Works after tea. He
took a paper to Richard one to Archie a letter to Richard Minnie
and Whitmarsh. Hemmed the collar (sic) of my muslin dress [put a
tuck in my petticoat] after I got done washing. Albert is sowing
wheat on the hill over the Creek. The grass is getting quite
green. I do wish somebody would come I feel so lonely (had a
very singular dream last night I dreamed about a ring I thought I
got it in a letter & it was very pretty one with a cubic (sic) in
it & such a long letter I did not get it all read before I woke
up, too bad. Oh, the kings are making noise tonight)
Wednesday 15th. very busy ironing all the forenoon. Digging in
the garden in the afternoon. I went down in the field & got a
barnagillard (sic) trees planted them (sic) in the garden
Planting beets, xxcc. A lovely day looks like summer for the
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tired
Thursday 16th. raw wind this morning cold all day. All day
digging in the garden & ironed the starched clothes in the
forenoon. Esther had all the furnishings (sic) out of the Parlor
when I got done so we were very busy white washing took up the
carpet, cleaning woodwork. Working at it till dark did not get
it finished though feel very tired tonight & lonely just
~~- writing Albert Campion (sic) from Uncle Issacs Esther~~
had brought one paper from the Work. Esther got a letter from
Minnie Potts & Albert got a card from Stirling inviting us to a
Crickyt Ball there on May 24th the Queens Birthday. Makes me feel
curious all over when I think of it after ten when when we went
to bed.
Friday 17th. very cold this morning. We had a little flurry of
snow this morning very strange weather for May I think. Finished
the parlor this forenoon cleaning the dining covers after dinner.
We are all almost tired out tonight. I went with Maggie for the
cows Maggie went to for all I am so tiered I planted some sweet
pea today. It has been cloudy all day the boys finished sowing,
plowing & dragging over the Creek tonight I wish somebody would
come here cold tonight yet.
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the afternoon quite chilly today
Sunday 19th. looks a great deal like rain all day rained a little
in the evening after dinner Albert Maggie & Josie went out to
the Works to Church. Mr. Preston came home with in the evening
he looks very bad his eyes are very red he says he has got a very
bad cold he acts like a goose nothing interests him but when you
talk about him. Mother's cough is very bad
Monday 20th. Cloudy all day. Mr. Preston left at 8 Oclock he
had to get back at 12 to burey Miss Corby (sic) she died on the
18th after a very short illness. [Planted the flower seeds
today] Esther went out to the Works with Albert in the waggon
she is going to Stirling in the stage tomorrow lovely moonlight
night
Tuesday 21st. What a lovely morning quite cool though. Quite
warm (sic) in the afternoon. Making a jacket for myself
Wednesday 22nd. Esther is away & we have all the work to do 12
cows to milk xxcc. lovely Charming beautiful day not a cloud to
be seen cleaned the floor in the morning very in the
rest of the day I feel very lonely down hearted today Albert
finished sowing today. Maggie spent the afternoon at Esther
Annes I would like a ride on horseback so much
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�Thursday 20th. Maggie & I washing after we finished I went to
the Works on horseback took Charley horse first time I ever rode
him. I like him very well beautiful day for riding took tea at
Mr. B got 2 papers one letter & a likeness for Esther from
E.G. w. a letter for Maggie from Norman Brside (sic) got Maggie
a new gingham dress & a pair of Boots I had such a nice ride all
alone by myself felt very tired when I got home did not go to bed
till late though being reading letters & things
Friday 24th. the Queens birthday the boys have all gone to the
Works to train Maggie with Mother at home all day alone
several illegible words the flies & mosquitoes are very thick
tonight very busy ironing done it all today starching too. Very
bad pain between my shoulders tonight. Work too hard I suppose
it can't be helped we can't get a girl to help. I would like to
see Richard so much tonight it does seem so lonely without him at
night to tell us the news I feel quite stiff
today after my ride yesterday a very lonesome looking sight
tonight the wind is blowing and the sky is very black I would
like so much to see some of my friends tonight but am doomed to
be disapointed. One year today since heard of Mrs. Prestons
death. Oh, hardships how have we changed since last of
May. Mr. P. is engaged to be married again to Minnie Potts such
changes in one year. I wonder what all will be doing next year
this time today. Esther is at Stirling. Richard at Wyoming.
Albert at the Works. Mother Maggie & I at home the boys
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�did not get home until after dark late.
Saturday 25th. I cleaned both upstairs & down before dinner
[Thundered Lightening & rain last night] sewing at my jacket in
the afternoon a lovely day & nice moonlight night the moon rose
at 10 Oclock the black flies & mosquitoes are very thick tonight
Esther Ann & Richard came over & spent the evening with us I sent
a paper to Esther th evening
Sunday 27th. a beautiful day but very lonely Albert went away
after dinner & the rest of them all asleep I had a little nap
before dinner. How beautiful the sky looks I took a walk around
the fields all alone did not feel very lonesome either everything
is so still cannot hear anything sti,ring only the wind blowing a
little I have been reading most of today quite cloudy when we
were milking raining very hard at 9 Oclock at night
Monday 27th. a very disagreeable day ~J:.2'.. cold & very high wind
all day blowing down trees fences & in fact almost everything
that it is possible to blow down. Very cold at night t boys
have to wear there overcoats & knits. Raining & snbwing all day
& such a miserable day. I finished my jacket today hemmed a
at night. Felt miserable all day. Have to keep on fires tonight
it is so cold
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�Tuesday 28th. Maggie & I done the washing cleaned the floor &
got dinner ready in the forenoon sewing at the other dress in the
afternoon. Walked over as far as Esther Anns had to wear a thick
woolen shawl it is so cold. Albert went to the Works brought me
a letter from Esther she says she is coming (sic) home on
Saturday. I feel not very well.
Wednesday 29th. cold yet and cloudy working in the garden a
little ironing in the afternoon. There is a beautiful rose on
the rose bush this morning beautiful weather for working
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Wednesday 29th. lovely day after 2 Oclock left for Downard (sic)
on horseback to see if I could get Eliza to come & work she
cannot come on account of her Mother having a ~-~ so I
had my long ride for nothing. Came home by the Works got 2
letters for Esther one from Minnie & the other from E.G.W. I
got home in time for milking but almost tired out such a long
ride of 12 miles
Thursday 30th. beautiful grand day quite windy though I feel
very tiered & stiff today blowing (sic) all the forenoon .. Washed
my calico dress picked a fowl & several other things [ironed all
the starched] busy ironing all the afternoon
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afternoon. I do feel so miserable today cleaned all upstairs
though doing housework in the morning working in the garden a
little. Peter went to the Works with butter [7 1/2 per lb]
brought one home. illegible sentence a set of Crinoline but I
do not like them I intend sending them back again tomorrow. Oh,
such long dull lonesome days all this week I cannot say I feel so
very lonesome but very dull & miserable
June Saturday 1861
Saturday 1st. Windy day but I feel quiet & dull. Cleaning in
the forenoon in the afternoon not doing much of anything. I feel
so unsettled. Maggie went to the Works on horse back after we
got milking done (sic) (I milked six cows) I went for a walk as
far as the woods to meet Maggie met her & Esther & Elizabeth.
Hamilton brought her home in a very nice buggy got his tea ready
just after dark William & Annie (sic) came to tell us about poor
Emily's death such a start it came as she died at 4 Oclock today
poor Thomas what will he do with all those children. Esther & I
did not go to bed until 1/2 past 1 Oclock so much to talk about
she brought me home a new dress & hat
Sunday 2nd. Albert started for Bridgewater (sic).Josey for
Stirling to tell them about her death such changes in this world
last Sunday morning Emily was in Stirling at Annies [on Saturday
she died] she is dead. Oh dear, what will poor Thomas do. several
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�illegible ,,.;ords .. Mother & I started for Beaver Creek. Hamilton
took me as far as Mrs. Johnsons then I went the rest of the way
with Mother. Bill Minchen (sic) drove we never got there until 3
Oclock then almost tiered out. The roads were fearfully bad
showering (sic) all the time till night. !n the evening Iowna
(sic) & Mary Ann came. I was very glad to see them I was so
lonely all alone before they came then we did not go to bed till
after 3 Oclock
all night]
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Monday 3rd. Raining all the forenoon not any rain in the
afternoon but very windy the funeral sermon was preached about 2
Oclock by Mr. Preston the text was the 5th Chapter of the General
Espistal of James & the 11th verse very good sermon more came
home soon after the funeral James Downing Mr. B the
Misses Comer (2 of them) Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Preston came home
with us & stopped all night 9 of them quite a houseful
Tuesday 4th. they all left about 10 Oclock we never got along so
well with so many visitors before they all tease so much about
Hamilton but I do not like him at all. Very tiered all day did
not do much but trim my hat all the after. Maggie went up to
Town to keep house for him with Elizabeth Downing
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�Wednesday 5th. Esther & I commenced the washing got all the
white clothes done & had to leave because John & Fanny Crawford &
Miss Grant came got here before 10 Oclock they stayed till after
tea we had a very pleasant visit I like Miss Grant very much
Thursday 6th. Esther & I finished the washing not doing much of
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anything working in the garden we are so busy have not got time
to sit (sic) now at all [a lovely day]
Friday 7th. Esther busy ironing was getting the wool ready for
to take to Belleville made Bread & buns before dinner sewing at
Mothers dress a little in the afternoon very pleasant day quite
cloudy we were all invited to a picnic down the river today but
did not go
Saturday 8th. busy all day with house work Albert went to the
Works got a paper for Maggie from Archie Esther got 2 papers from
E.G.W. Very warm day
Sunday 9th. very hot day almost suffocating not a breath of air
Albert went up to Thomases in the morning did not get home till
after ten. Oh, such a long day we got up before 5 Oclock & did
not think it would ever get bedtime I had a long sleep before 11
Oclock in the morning in the afternoon Esther Elgin (sic) & I
walked over as far as Esther Anns & then she went with us as far
as Liggetts After a short time there then came home got tea &
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�done the done the milking. Oh, such a lovely day Albert brought
a letter for Esther from Elizabeth Downing the poor girl was so
lonely up there after we went to bed
Monday 10th. very hot today yet looks like rain tonight Mother &
Albert started th afternoon for Belleville with the wool we are
so lonely without them. The mosquitoes & black flies are very
thick tonight. I finished Mothers dress tonight. I am so glad
we are so busy all the time scarcely time to do my sewing
Tuesday 11th. Esther & I white washing the kitchen did not get
done till tea time quite tired & the cows to milk, calves to
feed, dishes to wash all to do after we got done. A very warm
day in the bargain. We did not go to bed till after 11 waiting
for Josey to come home from the Works. He did not come till 12 he
got a letter for me from Minnie & one for Esther 2 papers for
Esther one from Aggie one from E.G.W.
Wednesday 12th. nice & cool this morning. I cut out the waist
for my muslin dress sewing at it a little. Esther Ann took
dinner with us stopped till 4 Oclock just at tea time so 5 Oclock
Mother & Albert came home & they got us such a lot of things we
were so excited all the evening. We did not go to bed till 11
Oclock. Albert had his likeness taken for me a very good one
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little in the afternoon. Beautiful cool day looks very much like
frost tonight the woods look beautiful
after night
trimmed Maggies hat
Friday 14th. dull looking day busy ironing all day. I picked
plums for tea the first. Making the skirt of my Calico dress
after tea & Thomas Campion came here he brought Maggie home we
were glad to see them. Poor man he feels so bad about Emilys
death we did not go to bed till after 11
Saturday 15th. Cloudy all day. Thomas left about 10 Oclock
Maggie stopped at home & Esther went instead. I feel so lonely
this evening not well either. Trimmed Esthers hat before she
left. Cleaned the floor up stairs & down made pies & Cake done
very little sewing though. It rained fearfully for a couple of
hours in the afternoon Thunder & Lightening too it will do a
great deal of good. Fearful lightening after dark it was very
frightening we all went in the cellar so we would not see it.
Sunday 16th. lovely day quite cool though such a long lonesome
of strawberries
afternoon we went to the.lower Barn & got a ---
~- Albert Maggie Eliza Esther Ann & I ---- a good part of
the day. The evening was so very long I expected somebody & they
did not come so I was disapointed went to bed very early just at
dark
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�Monday 17th. a quite cold morning but very bright. Maggie Eliza
& Josey have gone to school this morning so Mother & I are all
alone sewing a little
Tuesday 18th. sewing most of the day at my dress went for a walk
got a nice lot of stawberries on the other farm. Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Young (sic) stayed here all my but this has been a
lonely day. l did not go to bed till after 11 Oclock I was
reading [insert illegible]
Wednesday 19th. warmer today Maggie & I washing got it done &
the floor cleaned just (sic) past 2 Oclock I feel very drowsey &
stupid though. I wish somebody would come it is so lonesome
here. At 3 Oclock it is raining very fast [did not look like
rain at seven] came on so sudden fearful thunder & lightening at
milking time spent the evening here knitting a
little after night the alt feels much cooler since the rain
Thursday 20th. a lovely day mosquitoes are very thick though I
picked a few strawberries in the afternoon going to preserve them
Albert went to the Works after dinner to hear Mr. Benjamin's
speech. Oh, what a beautiful day but I do feel so lonesome I
don't know what to do with myself. I ought to be ashamed to say
so when the woods & fields look so lovely & green. If there was
only someone here to enjoy it with me. Made myself a pair of
crape sleeves they look very pretty just three weeks since
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Oh, what changes in a few months or I might say weeks 4 weeks ago
she was in good health now she leaves a dear husband & five small
children to mourn her loss. Dear only knows what will become of
them ~~~ things they do not know their loss yet
Friday 21st. doing a little of everything finished my calico
dress quite late when I went to bed
Saturday 22nd. very busy all day cleaned up stairs & down picked
gooseberries made pies & several other things not worth
mentioning. Kate had a cold today it is very weak. Beautiful
day. Eliza & I went for the cows had quite a nice walk. I feel
tiered tonight we bought 5 tin dishes from a pedlar today. I do
not feel so lonely today I Esther has been gone one
week & it really seems more like one month
Sunday 23rd. raining quite fast when I got up but cleared off
about 9 got mild & cool about 11 Eliza & Albert & I went to the
lower field to get berries got as many as we could eat & a bowl
full besides did not get back till 1 Oclock had such a nice
ramble about the fields after dinner I thought I would take a
little nap & just as I had laid down who should come but joe &
Johnny Richardson & Mr. Chambers they stopped till~ Oclock just
Mother Albert Eliza & I for both dinner & tea. I spent a pleasant
day though with the excepting of about three hours in the
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Monday 24th. a lovely day Maggie & I washing in the forenoon
went down to feed the little colt 3 times bit (sic) a piece to
the~~ of my riding skirt in the afternoon. I feel very tired
tonight I am sure Mother Maggie are too. Albert Peter & Robert
are working on the roads & we are all alone till evening.
William & Richard Broadworth spent the evening here I do not feel
lonesome tonight at all
Tuesday 25th. got up early & started for Thomas Campions 1/2
past 7 got there a little after ten stopped till nearly·~~- to
Johns to tea. Came home by the Works got home Just dark. [ Josey
shot the little colt today] I enjoyed the ride very much through
the woods all alone. Very warm day there was 3 letters in the
office for Esther one from Aggie Minnie & Annie but I did not
take them out.
Wednesday 26th. I feel quite stiff this morning after I got the
work done I thought I would see if I could get after
strawberries. Had not been out long when a thunder storm came up
& I got a great ducking (sic) it rained very fast for about 2
hours the sun is shining very bright now 1 Oclock just Mother & I
for dinner the children have gone to school. The boys are
working on the roads (sic) busy ironing in the afternoon.
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sewing a good part of the day
Friday 28th. doing house work in the forenoon in the afternoon
Eliza & r went down the lower field to pick strawberries got a
nice lot of them, preserved them after tea. Quite warm today.
Josey went to Stirling this afternoon in the buggy. I have got
the waist of my dress almost done. I feel tired tonight & rather
lonely
Saturday 29th. very busy all day cleaning, making pies, cakes &
xxcc. Finished my dress so I could wear it to Church. Esther
often looks low with us. Josey got home at 2 Oclock he brought
the side saddle
Sunday 30th. at home till 2 Oclock sleeping part of the time &
then Albert Josey Maggie Esther Ann & I went out to Church looks
very much like rain. Albert & I took tea at Bentleys had
strawberries & shortcake. We started for home right after tea.
Mr. Preston walked out with us it rained a good part of the way
home. I did not feel tired after my walk at all we were quite
wet too
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Monday 1st. cloudy all day Mr. Preston left a little after 10 he
wanted me to go with him to Beaver Creek very bad I am sorry I
could not go but we have so much work to do I could not leave a
lovely day for riding too so cool not doing much of anything do
not feel well at all almost sick
Tuesday 2nd. raining steady all day. Maggie and I washing very
large washing today. I cleaned the floor Maggie did not feel
well went to bed feel very lonely this evening I wish Esther was
home again. We have a great deal of work to do, 12 cows to milk,
churning making butter and all the housework besides
for a girl to do the work.
Wednesday 3rd. Albert & Maggie went to a bee at Abe McCallums.
I was very busy ironing so many clot this week. After tea
Abby Eliza & ! started for Belleville got to Stirling 1/2 past 11
quite tired
Thursday 4th. We started for Belleville very early for to~~~
I know very hot day we took dinne1· & tea at Anson Andrews went to
the Show in the evening I went with Me,still (sic) a great many
there after it was over we went up to Donele (sic) Reads we had a
very good time [Albert got 1S pounds of sugar for one dollar)
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wanted us so m~ch to stay we did not leave till after dinner they
have got such a lovely place. We got to Stirling at sundown
completely tired out went to bed early [very warm day] [I had my
likeness taken I think it a very good one]
Saturday 6th. started at 7 Oclock for home got home at 12
stopped at the Works & I got the paper I got a Waverly. Albert
is almost tired out he is not well this afternoon. I was very
busy after I got home cleaned upstairs, made cakes, pies and
tarts worked the churn once I milked & a
quantity of other things not worth mentioning. A warm sultry
day. I feel very stupid this evening quite glad to get home
again. 10 Oclock just ready for bed when Esther came from Beaver
Creek and Whitney (sic) is with her. I was glad to see them. I
felt so lonely so we did not go to bed till after 1 Oclock.
Spent a very pleasant evening
Sunday 7th. very hot day. We all took a walk
lower field got a good feed of strawberries. Esther and W (sic)
left after 2. She went as far as Mrs. Johns. Albert & I went as
far as ~~~~~~~- old place with them. I like Whitm~ (sic)
very much
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�Monday 8th. almost suffocating in the forenoon got a little
cooler after dinner. Maggie & I washing in the forenoon. I did
not feel much like it though after tea Maggie went to the Works
to take Elizas things out. 6 Oclock raining quite fast and
thundering looks very much like a stormy night clearing and it is
a beautiful evening after I got done milking took a walk as far
as the maple tree to meet Maggie she brought me a letter from
Minnie Potts & one for Esther several ille9lble words I am so
glad to get a letter Maggie told me someone was coming so I
hurried home & saw Harriet Devlin, Angeline (sic) Bentley and
Whitmarsh coming across the fields I was glad to see them but it
made so much more work we did not go to bed till nearly 12 Oclock
not doing much but talk and to dance a little (sic) Angeline wore
a dress almost white low necked and short sleeved she looks
frightful in it.
Tue8day 9th. it looked like rain.in the morning but a lovely
afternoon. They left at 9 Oclock in a hurry to get home because
it is Election Day. I went as far as Liggetts Hill with them &
came back across the creek got a nice lot of raspberries the
first this season. Cut out the waist of Maggies dress in the
afternoon felt miserable too
Wednesday 10th. Albert went out to the Election. I was very
tired at night. I was ironing all day done a great deal of
starching too. Had a nice ramble about the fields after the cows
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to a very hot day
Thursday 11th. of July. raining constantly all day quite cold
too had to make a fire in the house. I was very busy sewing at
Maggies dress made it all today commenced it and finished it she
wanted to wear it to the Works tomorrow
Friday 12th. Mother & I alone all day they all went out to the
12th. I picked some berries & made pies. I cleaned upstairs I
was very busy all day went for a walk in the evenirig met Thomas
(sic) & 2 of the children coming in the waggon got their suppers
for them waited up till eleven for the rest to come home but they
did not come till one in the morning [very cloudy all day]
Saturday 13th. very busy cleaning about 11 Oclock Maggie came
home & Whitmarsh with her got dinner about three W & I
went for berries got back in time to get tea. He left at sundown
a lovely day this has been
Sunday 14th. a lovely morning in the house till after dinner
then Albert & I went out to the Works to Church. Took tea at
Harriet Devlins. She is a miserable house keeper, I think. Came
home soon after tea got as far as the School House stopped to
Meeting. A Mr. Rose (sic) preached a great sermon I should think
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�Monday 15th. got up a little after four done up the work then
started to the Works on horseback went to see Jim Sagers (sic)
married great many there Mr. Preston married him. Took dinner at
Mr. Banns (sic) then we started (Mr. Preston & I ) for Beaver
Creek got there 1/2 past 4. We had a very good time at night.
Esther had a bad toothache all night [commenced to pain very
hard] we did not go to bed till after 12. Spent a very pleasant
day although never saw Mr. Preston act nicer
Tuesday 16th. We all got up at five could not sleep after
break Mr. Preston to bed again. We left 9 got to the
Works 1'~ past 12 stopped at Mrs. Johnsons tiered laid down a
short time before tea felt much better after. Went to bed at
dark never woke till 1/2 past 5 in the morning slept very sound
Wednesday 17th. I felt very miserable all the forenoon very busy
though cleaned the floors got dinner ready made beds swept washed
dishes & churning after dinner I laid down for a short time felt
very miserable after I got up I was going out to pick currants
and who should I meet at the door but Whitmarsh he stayed till
after tea had quite a pleasant chat with him
Thursday 18th. washing till after 2 Oclock then Josey & I went
to pick berries got 5 quarts & got back in time to get tea ready
commenced milking when we were milking it commenced to
thunder lightening & rain hard I feel well tonight but very tired
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home for it is raining very hard & I am so frightened he will
take cold for he is not well at all rained fearfully at bedtime
Friday 19th. making pies [9 of them] cakes getting dinner ready
after dinner busy ironing till tea time keeps us working all the
time cleaned upstairs & the steps have been very busy all day
illegible sentence a lovely day Josey has started to the Works I
hope he will get me a letter for I feel lonely tonight Albert got
home to breakfast we expected Maggie & Josey at noon & they are
not here & it black thundering turning hot again
Saturday 20th. very busy had all the cleaning to do myself as
Maggie did not get home till after dinner being all day doing one
thing & another after tea Albert & I took a notion to go to the
Works on horseback & got as far as the Iclead (sic) House met
Esther & Whitmarsh coming. E. riding (sic) on horseback & W.
walking we had to turn back felt a little disapointed got tea for
them spent the evening very pleasantly & did not go to bed till
after 1 Oclock
Sunday 21st. a lovely day. After breakfast Esther Whitmarsh &
Josey & I took a walk as far as the little Falls
hunters. W. bought 4 guarts of huebul (sic) berries
from them to eat. We had a nice time eating them by the river.
Got back at 1 Oclock & got a lunch then Esther started for Beaver
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��(sic) Creek. Albert went as far as Briggs with her we took a
long walk around the fields did not get back till after five.
Feel very tired after walking so much. John McCarin (sic) was
here all day it made it disagreeable for us all. several
illegable words We spent a very pleasant & quiet evening just
Whitmarsh. We went to bed after 11 very tired
Monday 23rd. lovely morning but Mother is very cross. Whitmarsh
left at 10 Oclock. I am sure he would have stopped longer if we
had asked him. I like him very well & wish he is here but he is
so wild when he is at the Works. Mother & I very busy all day.
Maggie & Josey picking berries got 16 quarts in the afternoon. I
wrote a long letter to Richard after tea I took it to the Post
Office got a note in the Post Office from E.G.W. I saw him then
too. Oh, it is a lovely place at the Works was glad to get home
again was going for a I rode and felt very tired
when I got home [I had quite a chat with E.G.W. stopped at
Bentleys door for a few moments]
Tuesday 23rd. quite cool Maggie & I washing very ----- this
week. I feel quite sick laid down for a short time then went to
pick berries got 5 quarts (sic) showering in the afternoon my
throat feels quite sore tonight & head aches a little
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�Wednesday 24th. my housework always not done my sewing for more
than a week. In the evening Maria came & the little baby.
Esther Anne came over with her carried the baby
Thursday 25th. very busy ironing all day done it all & all of
the starching five shirts besides collars xxcc. Maria left
at 2 Oclock. Maggie took her as far as the Works on horseback.
I have been almost sick could not speak above my breath all day
so hoarse. I received a paper from J. H. Irving this has been a
lovely day the evenings are quite cool though. The men are very
busy in the hay fields
Friday 26th. a beautiful day nice cool breeze. Albert has gone
to the Woi·ks with the waggon this morning Maggie picking berries
Mother & I all alone. I do feel very miserable have such a bad
cold & hoarseness cannot speak above my breath
Saturday 27th. (Charley Bleecher was drowned today in river at
Belleville he went in swimming & took cramps) raining quite fast
in the morning making cake, pies, cleaning ~xcc. Thomas came
from Belleville & he gave Maggie a calico dress left after dinner
took the two children with him. Josey got a paper out of the
office for me from Elizabeth Downing took
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9 Oclock Albert Maggie & I went for a walk picked a few berries.
Took a short sleep befcre dinner. Josey & Maggie started for
Church about 2 Oclock at three it commenced to rain did not cease
till six. I got caught in a shower went for a walk as far as the
little woods was there but a short time when it commenced to rain
very hard so I got quite wet. Had to change my clothes when I
got home. Just Mother Albert & I for tea. This has been a very
quiet day but I do not feel lonely at all commenced to rain quite
fast again. I am afraid the children will gei wet coming home.
They are on horseback I hope they won't start till the rain is
over very wet weather for July. There is a great deal of hay out
that is cut. Maggie & Josey came from Church 1/2 past 6 pouring
down rain. Mr. Preston & Thomas (sic) came with them & spent a
very dull evening. Went to bed at ten did not feel sleepy
though. Mr. P. a strange man. Very dark night.
Monday 29th. ! got up at 4 Oclock to Thomas' breakfast ready
he is in a hurry to start to Belleville. Got our breakfast at
eight a little drizzling rain all the forenoon sewing a little in
the forenoon. After dinner Maggie & Josey went on horseback to
Maria. Commenced raining a little shortly after they left. I am
sorry they started today. Mr. P. sleeping most of the day.
Started to a few had to turn back on account of the
rain I feel very sleepy. Called Albert & Mr. P. up to tea
raining very hard in the evening. We went to bed early. This
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so early.
Tuesday 30th. a lovely morning. Mr. Preston left at 1/2 past 10
this morning. He walked out to the Works. r was very busy after
he left making beds, sweeping parlor, putting things to rights,
cleaning the floor got dinner ready about 3 Oclock Albert & I
went out to pick berries got the large tin pail full. Got back
in time to get tea ready. Felt very tired & then I had 5 cows to
milk after the dishes to wash things to prepare for breakfast &
then went to bed. This has been a very hot day. Mr.P. has not
left the Works yet.
Wednesday 31st. frightful thunder & lightening last night rain
very heavy. Raining this morning yet very sultry for raining a
little all day. In the evening Albert went to the Works got a
paper for me from E.G.W. several illegible words feel alone.
Sewing a little in the afternoon felt very stupid all day about
half sick.
August 1861
Thursday 1st. a lovely day but very hot doing housework making
preserves picking berries & sewing a little when I was out
picking berries r was almost suffocated with the heat
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made pies & then started for to look for a girl to hire went a
mile below John Frosts (sic) came back by the Works stopped there
till aftyer tea got tea at Bentleys went to see Fannie she is
very ill Dr. English was there to see her Did not leave the Works
_till after sundown waited for the mail coming home it looked very
much like rain Thundered & Lightening very heavy it was very
sultry but it did not rain till after I got home & then nothing
to speak of the horse was as wet as he could be I felt sorry for
it & was very tired indeed
Saturday 3rd. cleaning upstairs and down before dinner. After
dinner Josey & I picked 6 quarts of blackberries very busy all
day in the evening just as we had milking done W. Hamilton & his
cousin Miss Hamilton came got their tea spent a very pleasant
evening went to bed at 12. This has been a very hot day & ver~
bright (sic)
Sunday 4th. very sultry morning 1/2 past 10 W. & Miss Hamilton
& Albert Maggie & I went to Meeting. Mr. Rose (sic) preached a
most worthy sermon the School House was full though Mr. Rose
preached~~ got a paper from Richard last night. I never felt
the heat so much as today it is suffocating. Esther Ann came
over after dinner. Dan Johns spent the day here about 3 Oclock
we all went down in the woods to eat blackberries we spent a very
pleasant day. It was so hot frightful Lightening & Thunder in
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all so tired
Monday 5th. Mr. Hamilton (sic) left at 10 this morning I like
Miss. H. but Mr. H. never talks only when you speak to him it was
warmer if possible than yesterday a little cooler in the evening
I picked 5 quarts of red berrries in the afternoon Maggie went to
the Works after she got her tea for
tonight
I feel very lonely
Tuesday 6th. doing housework part of the day sewing a good deal
of the afternoon more than I have for two months. Thomas Campion
& little Richard came in the evening. He got a letter out of the
office for me from Whitmarsh with a pair of gloves & a collar in
it. Did not go to bed till late
Wednesday 7th. cleaning all day. The sun never shone all day
long finished tonight. Maggie & I washing. A great
many clothes to wash. r feel almost sick today my throat is
quite sore though. I have been very lonely all day too I do not
know what is the reason. Thomas left at seven for Belleville.
He left Richard here for altogether Oh, such a dull day I feel
quite ill after I got done working I laid down a little while & I
felt a little better after it. I wish somebody would come & stop
a short time went to bed early
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�Thursday 8th. doing a little of everything in the forenoon very
busy ironing milking this has been a lovely day not very
warm much cooler than it has been for some time I would like some
company very much. I wish I could go to Stirling & Belleville &
stay two or three weeks then I think I would enjoy it very much
Friday 9th. doing housework finished my chemise (sic) several
illegible words I went out to the Works after dinner got a paper
for Maggie from E.G.W. I carried out a great load on horseback,
a half gallon of oil, 15 pounds of sugar & pound of tea & several
other little things
Saturday 10th. Maggie went up to Beaver Creek this morning so I
have all the work to do after I got all the cleaning done I made
7 pies busy Esther came a little after dark got a letter
out of the office for me from Richard a on a paper from
Elizabeth Downing. We were talking after 1 Oclock this has been
a beautiful day very windy
Sunday 11th. a beautiful cool morning. Esther Albert & I took a
walk for blackberries [ insert illegible J It was very late when
we so it made the forenoon seem short after dinner Esther
Albert & I walked out to Church took tea at Bentleys. They were
very kind to us. Mr. Preston walked home with us. I felt very
tired when I got home. Mr. P. is a very strange man not any
great prize for anybody went to bed 1/2 past 11
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�Monday 12th. Mr. P. up very early left before breakfast lovely
morning after breakfast Esther & I took a notion (sic) to go to
Stirling started at 10 stopped at the Works to get a shoe on the
horse got to Stirling at 3 Oclock took dinner at Annies left
about 6 for home. We went by the Village to get a few things.
It commenced raining hard so we stopped at Mrs. Downings all
night. Mr. Preston was there till 8 Oclock. Hawley and James
Crawford came after he left stayed till ten spent the evening by
pleasantly eating nuts raisins
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Tuesday 13th. a lovely morning very cold. We left for Marmara at
6. Wore thick woolen shawls & I was very cold then got to the
Works at eight. Took breakfast at Bowers. At home at 11 very
tired Esther left at 2 for Beaver Creek I felt miserable all the
afte,noon. We were expecting (sic) Maggie home tonight but she
did not come lovely moonlight night cold though & Maggie has Just
made her appearance went to bed shortly after she came
Wednesday & Thursday 14th. & 15th. doing housework as usual
washed on Thursday
Friday 16th. very busy till 3 Oclock & then I went to see Fannie
Crawford she is very ill (sic) came home by the Works had a very
good ,ide all alone
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all day not an idle moment I feel quite stiff after my ride
yesterday. Made pies, cakes, xxcc. Just milking time John
Crawford & Kate Bentley came had to get t~a for them. I feel
very tired tonight. Went to bed at eleven I cannot say I spent a
very pleasant evening
Sunday 18th. a lovely day we all went to Meeting. William Rose
(sic) preached. We came home got dinner 1/2 past 3 we all went
over to Liggetts & Liggetts & young Churchill were there we came
home to tea. I went to bed early I felt very tired. We had a
very dull day of it for me it was
Monday 19th. lovely day the nights are getting very cold at
present making a dress for Maggie. I do not have enough time to
sew. Esther Ann took tea here. Esther got a paper from Richard
Maggie got one from E.G.W.
Tuesday 20th. everything is going on the same as usual very
quiet I have been sewing at Maggies dress a good part of the day
a beautiful day. Maggie spent the afternoon at Esther Anns the
raspberries are all gone. I have felt very well this week
Wednesday 21st. Maggie & I washing finished at noon sewing at
Maggies dress I ~~s~e~v~e~r~a~l~~i~l~l~e~g~i~b~le~•~w~o~r~d~s,,__ Robert Pete & Albert
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Thursday 22nd. ironing all day very
Friday 23rd. finished Maggies dress fits her beautifully.
Maggie went out to the Works in the afternoon got a letter for me
from E.G.W. a paper from Hamilton
Saturday 24th. very busy cleaning all the forenoon. About 3
Oclock r started for Seaver Creek. Got there at 1/2 past 5 went
all the way alone felt lonely going we went to bed 1/2 past 11
Sunday 25th. all alone till 12 when Dan (sic) Johns & Albert
came left for home at 3 Oclock stopped at Georges to tea Mrs.
Johns, Mrs. Beddow, Esther & the rest of us several illegible
words Albert & I got home at 9 Oclock several illegible words
we had a pleasant ride, came very slow, a lovely day, quite warm
though
Monday 26th. at 7 Oclock we had a very heavy shower just got the
work done when we heard someone walking up the stairs. I went up
and there was Mr. Preston and Corbwold (sic) I was so sorry to
see them because I felt so tired after my ride I did not wish to
see anybody. Spent a very quiet day sitting about. I commenced
making a chemise for myself, went to bed at 1/2 past 1 Oclock,
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seven. They left shortly after breakfast. I was so glad to see
them go for I feel quite sick. Busy doing work the rest of the
forenoon, sewing in the afternoon, the sun shining bright, but it
is quite cool.
Wednesday 28th. Maggie and I washing got done by dinner time.
Rev. Mr. Rose (sic) took dinner here soon as I could get ready
after dinner I started for Stirling in the buggie all alone. Got
in a heavy shower from here to the Works fearful thunder and
lightning, hailed and rain most of the way. left the Works at 5
Oclock got to Stirling 1/2 past 7. Annie and William had left
for Niagara Falls when I got there.
Thursday 29th. Taking care of the baby all day. Never spent
such a lonely day in a long time. Mr. Preston came up and took
tea and spent the evening.
Friday 30th. Taking care of the children as usual. Kate Beatty
came up from the village to dinner. stopped all day and night.
I walked down to the village in the afternoon. Felt very tired
at night.
Saturday 31st. Annie got home at daylight from the Falls. I did
not sleep well last night. Kept the baby with me. Left Stirling
for homo -a-t 11 tods.y. l<ate came wi'th fire--.-----, Got l::.tr the Works at
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miserable. Got dinner at Bentleys. Came home soon after. Had a
lovely drive such a pleasant day, quite cool though, got home 1/2
past 3. out any accident happened. Blucher (sic) is
such a grand horse. I was surely glad to get home. Catherine
J Liggett and George Willard were married (sic) on the night of the
2Bth Wednesday a very quiet wedding.
Sunday, September 1861 Sunday 1st. A very beautiful day, frost
last night. The we spent such a nice quiet Sunday
today. I wrote a letter in. the evening to E.G.W went to bed
early.
Monday 2nd. Very warm day. I made two of plumb
preserves in the morning. Part of the afternoon Elizabeth
Corbourgh boarding (sic) here. Fearful thunder and lightning.
Rain very hard. Maggie and Richard went for the cows. Did not
get home till the rain was almost over. We were all very much
frightened about them. Thought they were lost in the woods.
Albert, Robert and boys started to look for them. Took the horse
met them at the maple tree. They were almost drowned. It was
ever so long after dark when they got home. I was sewing till
after 10 Oclock, r felt very miserable all day.
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�Tuesday 3rd. Maggie and I washing in the forenoon. Cleaning the
floor, getting tea ready and doing a little of everything.
Maggie went to the Works after tea. Mailed a letter to E.G.W and
paper to Hamilton. Just after she started there came on a very
busy shower. She stopped at Liggetts till after it was over.
Wednesday 4th. Lovely day, the men are very busy they (sic) are
very busy cything (sic) wheat. I was ironing most of the day
finished my chemise. Esther Ann and Margaret came over stayed
about an hour. The nights are very cold.
Thursday 5th. Now our family consists of 13 at present. Plenty
of work to do. The men are drawing in wheat today with
teams. Cut out a night gown for Mother sewed very little though.
Just as we finished milking James Downing came got tea for him.
He looked miserable has been about weeks. Spent a very
dull evening a lovely sunset. but a very dark night.
Friday 6th. Looks very much like rain this morning. The wind is
blowing quite hard. James D. left after dinner. Esther Ann came
over in the afternoon. She and I sewing at the dress till
bedtime. Had tea to get ready , dishes to wash, milking to do,
between dinnertime and bedtime though.
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�Saturday 7th. A lovely cool morning the air seems so pure. The
boys all went out to hear Mr. Flint's speech, did not get home
till 12 Oclock.
Sunday 8th. In the morning we went to Meeting. Mr. Rose (sic)
preached. Esther and John Crawford went back to the schoolhouse
with us. William, Margaret & Esther Ann took dinner here they
all went to Church but Mother, Josie and I. They got home at
dark. Mr.Corbould walked (sic) out with them. Beautiful cool
day.
Monday 9th. Lovely morning. Corbould left at 10 Oclock. Sewed
a little after dinner. Making preserves in the morning. Sewing
at Esther Ann's dress after dinner. Felt quite ill at tea time.
Went to bed 1/2 past 10.
Tuesday 10th. Doing housework most of the day, sewing a little
at Mother's nightgown I feel lonely tonight. Looks very much
like rain. I planted out some Pink roots in a
look beautiful.
Wednesday 11th.
till 3 Oclock.
in the evening;
breakfast.
Raining this morning when we got up. Rained
Sewing very little today. Mr. Downing came here
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night on account of the rain. Ironing until 4 Oclock, I feel
very lonely this afternoon. Sewing a little at Mother's
nightgown in the evening. This has been a lovely day. Mrs. John
Leggetts had a baby last night. The boys have finished cything
wheat tonight have to draw it in yet though.
Friday 13th. A very beautiful day. I went out to the works left
after 3 Oclock got ten pounds of sugar. several illegible words
took tea at Mrs. Bentley such a miserable place I felt greatly
disappointed not getting either paper or letter. After dark when
I got home I did not enjoy the ride as well as I usually do.
Saturday 14th. Cloudy, raining a little most of the afternoon.
I felt very low spirited but I did not go to bed till 11 Oclock,
very busy all day feel tired at night making pies, cake and
scrubbing xxcc.
Sunday 15th. Rather cloudy the forenoon but a lovely afternoon.
Albert, Maggie, Josey
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get dinner ready had chickens (sic) for
dinner this has been such a nice quiet day. Everyone reading,
sleeping and talking all the long day, it is so pleasant not to
have anyone come on Sunday. Oh, what a lovely evening. The sun
looks beautiful Just setting the Northern lights are really
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Monday 16th. A lovely day not a cloud to be seen all day.
Finished Mother's nightgown. Jacob Bentley and George Bowen came
here for Plumbs (sic) they got the last of them.
Tuesday 17th. Looks very much like rain this morning. Maggie
and I washing. The boys are very busy drawing in peas. Josey
went to the Works brought me a paper from several illegible words
went to bed 1/2 past 10 Oclock. A lovely moonlight night.
Wednesday 18th. A very lovely day. Not a breath of wind.
Very quiet day. Nice and cool too. Maggie Potts and Mr.
Preston were married up in the Cathedral at Montreal.
I hope she will never regret her choice, but I am a little
doubtful. If the weather there isn't as beautiful as it is here
they could not have chosen a better day. Albert went to the
Works to funeral. He died
Thu1·sday 19th. Ironing the starched clothes a good part of the
day. Never felt so vexed in a long time. The stove smoked so
bad could not get the irons heated. Maggie went out the Works in
the afternoon there was a great picnic there. Sewing a little.
Received a paper from Miss Hamilton with some wedding cake in it
(her cousins) This has been a very dull cloudy day for the day
after ----- wedding. The boys have finished harvesting ___
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about 1 Oclock Mrs. Baldrick (sic) Johns and Elizabeth Downing
and Mary Crawford came here. Got dinner for them. Albert and
Elizabeth went out to the Works on horseback in the evening.
Raining very fast when they got back.
-raining fearfully all night.
Saturday 21st. They left at 10 Oclock. It was raining yet.
Raining a litle all day very disagreeable. We were late with our
work on account of the
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Sunday 22nd. We all went to here Mr. V~~~~- preach in the
morning. Eliza Liggett came over to dinner. Albert I Maggie
went out to Mr. Arch (sis) after dinner. Mr. Fleming Beecher in
Mr. Prestons place I went over to Liggett's to tea with Eliza
What a lovely day 1 cannot say that I spent a very pleasant day.
Monday 23rd. First day of the Election several illegible words
cloudy last night the wolves killed ten sheep. For us as much as
forty dollars lost but it couldn't be helped. I finished Mothers
chemise today. Tilly Creek looks very nice again.
Tuesday 24th. Second day of the Election of Flint and Smith.
Gi-eat excitement, Albert went out to the Works this afternoon,
Staautlful day. Ma99ie & · 1 washing r oclock we have Just
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marriage in it. Making a ~~~~- this afternoon. I feel very
cross today. When Albert came home he brought me a letter from
E.G.W. Great excitement on account of election times.
Wednesday 25th. 10 Oclock at night. This has been a very lovely
day I was busy ironing all the afternoon. Sewing a little in the
evening at my drawers. I have felt very well today. I put out a
pill (sic) of poison tonight for wolves.
Thursday 26th. Doing housework all the forenoon. In the
afternoon I went over to Esther Anns to sew at her dress and got
home at dark. Looks very much like rain this evening. Albert
went to Stirling today left at 1 Oclock in the buggie. Raining
very fast at bedtime. Mr. Alsworth Smith is elected.
Friday 27th. In the morning raining yet. I am sewing at a pair
of drawers for myself. Sewing on the skirt of Esthers dress in
the afternoon. Feel miserable. It is raining all day and never
ceased at all. Finished my drawers at 10 Oclock at night.
Saturday 28th. Rained all last night it is raining yet at 2
Oclock in the afternoon but it did not rain much in the forenoon
very disagreeable day it is so muddy. Albert, Josey & Peter are
away picking butternuts. Has been so sultry. Very hot in the
forenoon. Making pies, xxcc. I wish I had some papers to read.
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Hamilton. Albert tells me that Mr. Preston, Minnie or Mrs.
Preston & Aggie made their appearance in
Friday the 27th. I felt quite affected after Albert came home.
He was getting us the & one thing & another. It
has
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5 Oclock & it is getting very cold and lovely starlight
Sunday 29th. The ground is white with frost this morning. It is
so cold it has been shivery (sic) all day. I went for a walk in
the afternoon about the fields wore a cloak & hood not to
warm then. Maggie & Josey spent the afternoon at Esther Anns I
must say I spent rather a pleasant day reading a good deal of the
time Esther is to be home next week for good I will be so glad
when she is home again. The woods look as beautiful as they did
a while ago. The leaves are beginning to fall. Winter is fast
approaching. This has been a very short summer I think. About 4
Oclock that goose of a John McCain came stayed all night Esther
Ann did spent the evening here as ever singing
Monday 30th. A beautiful day. Aenas (sic) spinning in the
forenoon. I went out to the Works after dinner on horse back I
took Charley he was wild acting. Very ugly at the Works. Took
tea at Bowens got home before dark. Had a very good ride so that
is the way I spent the last night of the month.
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Tuesday 1st. Maggie & I washed. Very cloudy all day
Wednesday 2nd. Done all the ironing today
Thursday 3rd. In the afternoon I went over to help Esther Ann
quit to come back at dark. Maria, Thomas Esther & Josey were
here when I got back. Mr. Oas (sic) come home with me
All confusion so many here. Commenced rain at dark.
Friday 4th & Saturday 5th. Raining very fast both days. Oer
(sic) left after dinner. At dark Mr. Hamilton came. I was
starching till 9 Oclock. I spent a miserable time after that
till bed time
Sunday 6th. illegible sentence Stopped at Esthers house all
night She could not get home I spent a very miserable day
Monday 7th. Lovely morning after three days and three nights
rain. Spinning most of the day. They all left here, Hamilton
Dan~- Downing Johns & Mr. Oer about 1/2 past 9 Oclock. I feel
much better since they all have gone. Went to bed very early
Tuesday 8th. The first beautiful day there has been this month.
Esther & I washing the sun seems to shine so bright today.
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Wednesday 9th. Ironing all the forenoon. Doing a little of
everything mending my boot stays xxcc. A very beautiful day.
,hursday 10th. Oh, what a lovely day. I went to the Works. Got
back at dinner time I had a nice ride. Did not get any sewing
done. Was ironing starched clothes till milking time I feel
quite lonely tonight & it is such a lovely moonlight night quite
cool though
Friday 11th. Spinning most of the day. Esther spent the
afternoon at Esther Anns. Mr. Preston & his brother Arthur came
here in a buggy in the evening. Commenced to rain just as they
got here. Mr. P. very glad to see us all again. We spent a very
pleasant evening indeed. Did not go to bed till 12 Oclock. This
is the first time he has been here since he was married he does
not look any better I don't think after getting his young wife.
Saturday 12th. Mr. P.s brother left at 1/2 past 9. Not raining
but every appearance of it when they left. The woods (sic) are
very wild now. If they had a bee Mr. Rodworths it is raining a
little all the afternoon. About 5 Oclock Archie Johns (sic)
came. He looked very well the rigors seems to agree with him.
The rigors (sic) seem to agree with him. Did not get our
scrubbing done till near night. Our visitors bother us so. I
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bedtime
Sunday 13th. Very cloudy windy disagreeable
quiet day
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Monday 14th. A lovely day Esther & I white washing I white
washed the mens room & Esther kitchen the kitchen half done
when Aggie Potts & Harry (sic) Campion came. Never was so sorry
in my life (sic) t~ see anybody come for I was so tired had to
leave and get dinner ready for them after that had to scrub and
file (sic) the floor almost tired out at night. Fannie brought
me black Coubourg ( c) for a dress I went to bed early.
Tuesday 15th. Cut out Maggies dress Esther Ann helping to sew at
it in the afternoon I felt miserable all day so much to do this
has been a lovely day indeed beautiful moonlight night.
Wednesday 16th. Sewing a good part of the day. Aggie & Maggie
went to Liggetts to leave several illegible words
Thursday 17th. Esther & I washing the largest washing we have
had in a long time. After I got done I cleaned the floor
downstairs and up too. Never was so tired in all my life this
has been the most beautiful day we have had for a long time so
warm. Oh, such a lovely moonlight night. Albert went to
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Friday 18th. Raining this morning. Rained a great deal last
night. Very dull day. Albert took dinner at Mrs. Prestons.
Friday 18th Saturday 19th. Very busy as usual. Rained all day
on Saturday 19th. I received 5 papers & Mother one
Sunday 20th. A very windy, disagreeable day. Albert & Maggie
went out to Church. We expected Mr. Preston & Minnie out to tea
but they did not.
Monday 21st. Albert took Aggie as far as the Works in the waggon
She went down on the stage. A lovely day Arthur & I left for
Stirling in the afternoon got to Annies after dark Aggie was
there
Tuesday 22nd. Went for a drive. Called to see Minnie xxcc
Wednesday October 23rd. The Church was opened. There was eight
(sic) ministers and the Bishop elect. Service in the morning and
evening. Not a great many there though. It was a very wet
miserable day. Esther & I stopped at Mrs. Potts all night. Mr.
Grear (sic), Mr. Bell, Mr. Jones. Got our dresses fitted at
Marthas
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Bridgewater. A beautiful day quite cold though. Stopped at Mrs.
earners (sic) all night.
Friday 25th. Went back to where James Downing lives. James
(sic) would have us go never was so sorry in my life the roads
were in a fearful state did not get there till after dark and
then almost tired out
Saturday 26th. We started for Stirling about 9 Oclock took
dinner at McCloeds (sic) commenced rain just after dinner rained
till almost got to Stirling a little after dark. Went to
bed early we felt very tired after our long rough ride
Sunday 27th. A lovely day I went to Church twice Aggie took
dinner with us at Annies
Monday 28th. Martha finished our dresses. Mr. & Mrs. Preston
Arthur & Sophia Preston, Aggie Potts & Aggie took tea with
us at Annies
Tuesday 29th. A lovely day Esther & I took tea at Mrs. Prestons
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took tea at Mrs. Porters. Spent the evening & took supper at
Mrs. Boulls (sic). Stopped at Mrs. Potts did not go to bed till
2 Oclock.
Thursday 31st. Got up very early. Drove up to Annies and then
down to Mrs. Prestons to breakfast we were invited on Tuesday.
We left there about 10 Oclock for Belleville. Arthur rode with
us. Mrs. Preston & Minnie came as far as Frankford with us. We
got to Belleville 1/2 past 7 Oclock.
November 1861
Friday 1st. A lovely day we went for a drive took a lunch & had
dinner when we came back went as far as Mrs. Bakers after supper
Adelaide & I drove Arthur down to the Dafo House. Went to bed
early.
Saturday 2nd. A fearful morning has been raining almost all
night and all this day it has been raining and snowing all day
quite cold too very disagreeable day. Never went out of the door
all day
Sunday 3rd. A cold miserable day but we went down to Church in
the morning. Went in the Carriage would not go in the evening
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started for Stirling got in town. Had our
likenesses taken were first going to start when we met Hamilton
he coaxed us to go out to Thurlow to Miss Hamiltons so we took
dinner at Papinans (sic). Spent a very pleasant evening at Miss
Hamiltons [Hamilton gave me a letter written by tincels (sic)]
Tuesday 5th. A lovely day. We started for Stirling at 10 Oclock
Took dinner at Jarvis (sic) & then drove on to Marmara. Stopped
at night at Beattys [I received a paper from E.G.W.] Felt very
tired when we got there
Wednesday 6th. We got home this morning at 10 Oclock. The roads
were in a fearful condition all the way from Belleville on
account of so much rain the water runs about 2 feet some
places from the Works. Glad to get home again. We have been
away 2 weeks and 2 days. Had the horse and buggy all the time.
We enjoyed ourselves very much indeed
Thursday 7th. Esther & I washing quantity of clothes. Three
weeks of washing very tired at night Just got through when
Margaret & Elizabeth Liggett came stayed to tea
Friday 8th. A lovely morning Esther & Maggie went up to
Richardsons to call on Emily They stayed till after dinner
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in nine (sic) weeks. After I got the cleaning done I made pies
xxcc. Mr.Fowld (sic) & his foreman came here to supper Mr.
Fowlds is a very clever man. We spent a very pleasant evening
went to bed 1/2 past 11
Sunday 10th. Mr. Fowlds left at 11 Oclock just as they left
Joe, Fannie & Eliza & Emily Hart came then stayed
till evening. Emily stopped all night she looks so old not
wearing any [it rained a great deal in the night]
Monday 11th. Esther commenced spinning so Maggie & I have all
the work to do. I was mending my clothes today. Do not feel
well. Have got a very bad cold in fact we all have.
Tuesday 12th. A lovely day I l very dull & stupid. I got up
very early to get breakfast Albert started to Belleville this
morning not doing much of anything knitting a little
Wednesday 13th. E. & I washing. Not raining but it has been
very wild looks very much like it. Maggie went over to stay all
night with Esther ~~- How pleasant to be without my visitors
for awhile after we have been visiting so long.
Albert home tonight but he did not come]
[We expected
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�Thursday 14th. Very busy ironing all day. This has been a
beautiful day. I received a paper from E.G.W. This is a lovely
moonlight night. There was ten men past here there there are
going to make timber down in the woods.
Friday 15th. A very pleasant morning the ground is frozen quite
hard though. Done the starching in the forenoon. Sewing in the
afternoon at my nightgown. Albert did not get home till 1/2 past
three Oclock. He got Esther & I each a new cloak, Maggie & Josey
a pair of boots. Oh, what a lovely moon light night.
[five dollars each]
Saturday 16th. A very cold morning. Fearfully busy. Maggie
cleaned the parlor stove. We put it up in the other room. Never
got my work done till dark. Made pies & xxcc. I felt very
sleepy & went to bed early.
Sunday 17th. We all went to Meeting in the morning to hear Mr.
Rose (sic) preach. In the afternoon Esther & Albert went over to
Liggetts stopped to tea I spent a very quiet afternoon. Oh, what
a lovely moonlight night night. It makes me feel a little
lonely. Very cold tonight too. We felt quite disapointed
because we expected Mr. Preston out tonight & he did not come.
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�Monday 18th. This is such a lovely day I couldn't describe it.
Maggie has commenced going to School again today doing a little
of everthing putting glass in the windows xxcc. Mother & I have
all the work to do ourselves now several illegible words We
expected Mr. Preston out to dinner today but he did not come we
were disapointed a little I mailed a letter to Susan Andrews & a
paper to E.G.W. this has been a beautiful day we moved the
kitchen stove out this morning
Tuesday 19th. Another beautiful day. The boys killed a cow
today. I feel very lonely today.
Wednesday 20th. E & I washing not doing much of anything after
I got done went to bed very early the consequence was I had
frightful dreams about the dead
Thursday 21st. several illegible words when Maggie Bentley
Miss Kelly and Miss Rose came they stayed till 2 Oclock. E. sent
a letter to Richard & one to Minnie. Oh, what a lovely day this
has been. Such beautiful weather makes me feel lonely.
Friday 23rd. Another lovely morning. The ground is white with
frost. Sewing the rest of the day after I got the house work
done. Thomas Campion came here in the evening. He brought the
papers from the office. I received one from Hamilton & one from
Elizabeth Downing. One a Frankville (sic) Monthly from Mr.
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�Fowls. I think he also sent one to Esther & Maggie. He was very
kind indeed. We are all delighted to get so many papers & E.
also got a letter from Minnie. I did not get to bed till 10 was
reading till then
Saturday 23rd. rained fast all night & it has rained most all
day today very disagreeable day the first rain we have had for 2
weeks very busy all day doing house work felt very tired at night
feel too tired to read went to bed early
Sunday 24th. Cloudy all day, snowing a little, raining a little.
Albert & Thomas went to Quarterly Meeting at the Works. Got back
for dinner. The rest were reading all day. The furtherest I was
out of the house was to the upper end of low (sic) garden.
Enjoyed myself very well. Spent a nice quiet Sunday all of us
alone.
Monday 25th. Quite a fall of snow last night the ground looks
very white this morning a dull day. Thomas left this morning
Josey commenced going to school. I felt miserable today. Robert
brought his cow here for us to winter doing the housework &
spinning (sic) a little.
Tuesday 26th. a very lovely day E & I washing in the forenoon.
The snow is thawing off today Esther Ann spent the evening here
Knitting in the evening
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�Wednesday 27th. I had a very bad headache in the morning. I
went to bed for a short time after breakfast. Thrashing with the
machime today, 11 men to dinner. We are kept quite busy. Two
Oclock in the afternoon & it looks very much like a storm of
I was busy ironing in the afternoon after I got the
other work done. I don't feel well at all. Did not go to bed
till after 11 Oclock
Thursday 28th. ironing the white clothes and a great many
starched ones. Spun enough for a pair of stockings in the
afternoon. Almost sick (sic) with a pain (sic) between my
shoulders at night. Esther went over to Esther Anne after
dinner. I read all of Eclesiastics through before I went to bed.
A dull day.
Friday 29th. We had quite a, fall of snow last night. Looks like
winter today. Quite warm though. I do wish the Sleighing was
good so we could have a drive. Albert brought me a paper from
the office from Hamilton. I do not feel well tonight.
Saturday 30th. The last day of the month and a very stormy day
it is snowing most all day quite busy cleaning xxcc Josey went
tp the office brought me two letters one from E.G.Whitmarsh and
one from Susan Andrews Kingston and a paper from E.G.W. I feel
glad to get papers & letters I did not go to bed. till after 11
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December 1st. 1861
Sunday 1st. A very snowy day at 11 Oclock the snow (sic) is
quite deep. We spent a very pleasant time at home till 4 Oclock
& then we all several ille9ible words Albert Esther Maggie &
myself went to Church at the Works in the Sleigh. The first ride
& a very rough one. Mr. P. preached. The text was in the 13th
Chapter of Barmass (sic) and the 12th verse. Snowing very fast
all the way going and coming home again. Cleared off after we
got home and was quite cold I enjoyed the ride very much though
we got home at 1/2 past eight. E. was quite sick.
Monday 2nd. A beautiful clear cold winter morning I was up early
Albert & Thomas went to Stirling & just as we were getting dinner
Mr. Preston came then we got his dinner ready we all had dinner
again I was sewing all the afternoon at my nightgown I do not
fell as well as I might spent the day rather pleasant
Tuesday 3rd. Beautiful day but very cold Mr. P. left just after
dinner. Maggie Josey & I left shortly after to get to Crawfords
to see Fannie poor Fan she is very low I think her days are
numbered (sic) she talked a good deal to me though but she was
unable to move herself in bed. We got home a little after da~k
and we were very cold [Peter Canlin had his leg taken off with a
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�Wednesday 4th. A beautiful day. We are all very busy. The boys
are killing pigs, six of them. Felt very tired at night. My
shoulder pains me so much no one has any pity for me though
Thursday 5th. a cloudy day thawing a good deal in the afternoon
Albert was out to the Works. He brought home word of poor
Fannie's death. She died on Wednesday night at eight Oclock in
bed. A solemn thing to think of death but we all must die. E & I
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washing did not get done till night quite a dark night. I feel
very very badly tonight. It is not because we are alone I do not
know what is the reason [insert illegible]
Friday 6th. Quite busy all day doing housework a good deal of
the time
Saturday 7th. We were up early started at 1/2 past seven for
Crawfords to go to Fannie's funeral she was buried at 11 Oclock a
very large funeral they all felt so bad. I am sure they will
miss her so much at home. I'm sure they will be lonely tonight
at Crawfords. The roads are very muddy today not a particle of
snow left it looks like a spring day it commenced to rain just as
we got home and rained all night [we went in the waggon the snow
all went off last night]
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�Sunday 8th. Very nice looking day but very muddy Tomy (sic) came
here brought a letter from Richard. Esther Ann spent the
afternoon here. William Young ( c) came in the evening. I
scarcely moved out of the house all day
Monday 9th. Esther went to Stirling with Thomas this morning.
She is going to stay a week or two with Annie. W. left with them
very dull day I felt very lonesome all day
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Tuesday 10th. Maggie & I washing floors very much like rain
spinning in. the afternoon commenced a pair of stockings tonight
raining very hard at bed time
Wednesday 11th.· Spinning a little in the morning William Fowlds
(sic) called in about three Oclock stopped ----- went down in
the shanty came back in the evening not
evening since talking xxcc went to bed
Fawlds very well indeed
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I like William
Thursday 12th. Very cold this morning the ground is frozen hard
again. Mr. Fawlds left at 9 Oclock. I was busy all the forenoon
ironing. There was a man here to dinner his name was Dean (sic)
selling Doctor Brooks. He was a great talker. Doing a little
sewing in the afternoon I feel very lonely today not anyone in
the house at present but Mother & I we are all alone
Robert cut his foot went home. I went to bed early.
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�Friday 13th. This has been a lovely day. The boys killed seven
hogs today. Tommy came just after dinner and a man buying fur
with him. I had to get dinner for them I received a paper from
Hamilton. I do not feel very well today
Saturday 14th. A very pleasant day. Quite busy tlll bed time
and that was late. Maggie spent the afternoon at Cather (sic)
House. I was making pies, cakes xxcc
Sunday 15th. A very lovely day in the morning we all but Mother
went to Meeting quite a number there Albert & Tommy went Mr.
Broadworths to dinner and we are all alone I cannot say that I
was lonely at all reading most of the day
Monday 16th. A bright day but very windy indeed I have felt very
lonely today Tommy (sic) left today he came at noon on Friday no
one at home today but Mother, Peter and I all day. Albert is at
Mr. Broadworths helping to draw peas
Tuesday 17th. A lovely day I am more lonely than ever today just
Mother & I today all day in the morning I went to the Works with
Josey walked two miles and felt very tired when I got back sewing
at the three capes (sic) a little in the afternoon cleaned the
floor got dinner xxcc I don't think I every felt so lonely I can
scarcely work
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�Wednesday 18th. Another lovely day Maggie & I washing finished
at dinner time cleaned the floor upstairs and down. It looks
more like October weather than it does like December I do wish
somebody would come for a short time
Thursday 19th. Very pleasant in the afternoon Maggie went to the
Works on horseback quite warm raining hard in the morning I did
not go to bed till quite late did not feel sleepy then. The boys
have been away all day trashing at Mr. Sroadworths. Maggie got a
paper out of the office for me from E.G.W. and the several
illegible words
Friday 20th. Very busy cold this morning and high winds looks a
little more like winter. Albert went to Stirling in the
afternoon with the waggon. Spent the afternoon at Esther Anns
went up to see Mr. Richardson in the evening. He is very bad I
do not think he will get better got home about 10 Oclock. Lovely
moonlight
Saturday 21st. very very cold this morning the ice is beautiful
on the Creek just after breakfast Bobby Baird came over to tell
us Mr. Richardson was dead he died at 4 Oclock this morning very
sudden death. Esther & Albert came home in the evening. Elizas
been away two weeks. I have felt miserable all day
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�Sunday 22nd. a beautiful day but very cold we all were up to see
Mr. Richardson we did not come home till late (sic) at night a
great many people there. I was helping the family. They (sic)
are almost crazy Mrs. R &
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Monday 23rd. We left home at ten to go to the funeral. We went
in the waggon. It was a cold stormy day. The sermon was
preached in the Town Hall by Rev. Mr. Rose. The text was the 6th
Chapter of Eclesiastics & the 10th verse. The Hall was full. We
did not get home till dark I received one paper from E.G.W. and
one from Hamilton. I felt very tired indeed but we killed six
fowls and two geese after we got home
Tuesday 24th. a beautiful clear cold day we are all very busy
all day. I was making pies, cakes, fried cake and cleaned
upstairs preparing for Christmas (sic). Llewyn Williams
came in the evening stopped till after supper. T. Campion came
at 9 Oclock. I was very tired when I went to bed.
Wednesday 25th. a beautiful day for Christmas Day I have not
felt so tired for a long time as I do today We spent a very
pleasant day all alone with the exception of Tommy being here.
Esther Effie (sic) & I took a long walk down the Creek. We had a
goose, plum pudding for dinner. I had a sleep after dinner and
part of the day
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�Thursday 26th. very pleasant morning but it was snowing enough
of the afternoon. They were threshing with the threshing machine
after dinner a miserable evening for sure. The threshers have
got done & gone home before dark a very windy night
Friday 27th. a fearfully windy day all day and very cold I was
spinning all day stocking yarn I hope I have been scarcely out of
the door all day. Llewyn Willams stopped here all night
Saturday 28th. a beautiful day Maggie went to Stirling with
I was very busy scrubbing making cakes xxcc
Sunday 29th a lovely day snowed a little though went to Meeting
in the . Broadworth, Lewan Williams took dinner here in
the evening. We went to Church at the Works. We came back by
McCallums with Isaac S. I enjoyed myself very much. We stopped
at Bentleys we did not have any supper until we got home and at
almost 1/2 past 2 Oclock when we went to bed.
Monday 30th. Got up very early because Albert went early to get
his horses shod (sic) at the Works. We started at 1/2 past 3
Oclock to Stirling for the Tea Meeting Albert Josey & Isaac 1/2
an hour before time to get there all started from William
Downings. A great crowd at the Town Hall. We had a very nice
tea we left at 1/2 past 8 and went to dance in school I enjoyed
it all very much. We got up to Annies at 12 Oclock.
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�Tuesday 31st. We went to the Village about nine I called at
Minnies. Had a walk about the village. Left for home a little
after 11. Ouite warm the snow is all going off the sleighing is
very bad. We got home at 1/2 past 3. I was very tired indeed.
We went to bed very early. So I felt very tired the last night
of the year.
January 1st 1862
Wednesday
I did not see a soul all day but our own folks. We were invited
out to Bentleys but could not go for it rained all the forenoon
and took every particle of snow off. Frightfully windy. In the
afternoon Freezing very hard towards night. Working
all day same as usual. Very disagreeable day. I felt very
lonely in the evening thinking of people and things that are past
and gone and what great changes there has been in one year
Thursday 2nd. A fearfully cold day the sun is shining bright
though. E & I washing. I was almost frozen putting out the
clothes. A very cold night. The stars are shining very bright
Went over to Esther Anns for a short time
Friday 3rd. A very cold day I was spinning in the forenoon &
ironing all the afternoon I feel so lonely tonight Mother &
brQ.th.,rs V"'rY. cross;
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�Saturday 4th. a very cold cold day they are threshing with the
threshing machine & it being Saturday we have a whole (sic) lot
of work to do 12 men for dinner & supper I feel very very
& lonely. The ice is beautiful & smooth on the Creek. Lovely
skating (sic) now without (sic) any appearance of snow yet a very
yery strange winter indeed 12 Oclock when I went to bed I feel
very lonely too although I stayed up so late
Sunday 5th. we all took a walk down the ice such a long smooth
walk got back in time for dinner Albert & I spent the afternoon
at Esther Anns I felt very lonely & sick when there came home
early
Monday 6th. I was very till 2 Oclock. I had all the
work too also beds to make sewing to do cows to milk breakfast &
dinner to get & dishes to do & dishes to wash twice. Esther will
not do anything scarcely now. She is so cross it
impossible to live with her
Tuesday 7th. E & I washing twisting yarn & knitting a little in
the afternoon. Second day of Town Meeting. Albert went out to
the Works. He says Council men are Coleman, Johns, Wm. Haidton,
Wm. Lennard, John Crawford, John McDonald. Great excitement. Not
a particle of snow yet. Very strange weather for sure
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�Wednesday 8th. I spent a very miserable day everybody is so
cross doing work most of the day. Quite a fall of snow in the
afternoon
Thursday 9th. Spinning & twisting yarn most of the day finished
-it all up for this winter. Mrs. Liggetts house was burnt up took
fire at 4 Oclock this morning. We did not know anything of it
till 5 Oclock tonight such a sad thing they say all of their
furniture burnt (sic) it is such a loss
Friday 10th. a looking day. Albert & Robert have gone
to help to build a house for Liggetts. They lost everything they
had to eat. Got very cold at dark a windy night. I was (sic)
doing housework most of the day had three meals to get & dishes
to wash three times. Esther spent the day at Esther Anns
Saturday 11th. a dull day snowing in the evening froze very
hard last night being scrubbing (sic), pies xxcc I feel very
unsettled today went to bed early I intended to ~~~- but
Mother went to in the morning in the Sleigh
WORKS SCRIBBLED OUT
Went to Church in the evening the sleighing is better than it has
been this winter before. Hr. Preston came home with us he
brought Maggie from Stirling she has been away more than two
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weeks. He preached a good sermon said a good deal about the
death of Prince Albert. Got supper after we came home Esther
rode out in the Cutter with Mr. P. They upset on the road I had
to laugh to see such large parcels fall out. We did not go to
bed till after 12 Oclock
Monday 13th. beautiful clear day but very cold a lovely moon
light night I felt quite ill all day Albert went to Stirling with
a load Mr. P. did not move out of the hou~e all day, He was
sleeping & reading. He did not feel very well. He has been
quite ill. I was mending (sic) the skirt of Maggie's g,een dress
Tuesday 14th. a lovely mild day Mr. Preston gave E & I a drive
down the ice he ran against a worn and b,oken big cutte,. He
left here 1/2 past 10 this is indeed a lovely winters day. I
feel a little better this afternoon made some pies & xxcc went to
bed very early lovely night
Wednesday 15th. started snowing about 5 Oclock in the morning &
snowed ve,y fast till 4 at night
ground
snow (sic) on the
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�Thursday 16th. a very blustery day the wind blows very hard all
night I felt miserable all day do not know what ails me all the
time I am not myself at all for this last week. In the evening
William Fowls (sic) came in his Cutter. We did not go to bed
till 1/2 past 11 spent a very pleasant evening singing, talking
xxcc. A lovely moonlight night
Friday 17th. William Fowls (sic) down to the shanty after
breakfast. Annie came up with Tommy (sic) Commenced snowing
quite fast about 11 Oclock. I was ironing all day I felt
fortunate to do it though did not go to bed till late William
Fawlds (sic) took tea at William Bea~~-
Saturday 18th. a very stormy forenoon. Annie, Thomas & Mother
went to Marias. Mr. Fawlds did not leave until after dinner. I.
think he is very nice person. We all like him very much. We had
a very plea~ant time while he was here. Quite late when we got
work done on account of so many of them leaving. We have good
sleighing now have not had a drive yet though. Esther Ann and
person with us. I felt very miserable in the evening laid
down after tea
Sunday 19th. snowing all the forenoon very fast dull looking in
the afternoon looking a little like rain. Albert, Esther,
Maggie, Josey & I are all there is here all day. We were all
reaoing and singing most o.f the. day. I did not feeJ.. very .well
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�I feel so lonely. Have a very bad pain between my shoulders all
the time. Mother & Annie came home in the evening. Johnny &
Richard Broadworth here for tea. I did not go to bed till after
11
-Monday 20th. Snowing all day very fast. Albert started to the
works in the morning illegible words all day I was making
dress smaller I do not feel like doing anything I went to bed
quite early
Tuesday 21st. a beautiful calm day the snow is quite deep
Annnie & Minnie Palmer went home with Albert he went to
Belleville. My head aches all the time. Beautiful day for
sleigh riding the roads not broken very well yet though.
Broadworth commenced drawing with our oxen this morning.
came back in the evening. Did not go to Belleville
Joseph
Albert
Wednesday 22nd. a cloudy day got a sprinkling of rain in the
evening. E & I washing Just as we got through William Young
(sic) two children came he left as soon as he got his dinner.
The children stopped (Dan & George). Oh, such a time as we have
with children now a days Tommy (sic) came back from Beaver
Creek in the evening brought in there man with him lam almost
crazy so many of them. Albert, Maggie, Josey & I went to
Missonary Meeting in the evening in the sleigh had a very
miserable time. I went but l did not feel well nice warm night
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Thursday 23rd. a mild warm day I am afraid it will rain doing a
little of everything not much of anything. I have got a very bad
cold indeed. Albert went to Stirling in the afternoon
Friday 24th. a glorious day sun shining beautifully after Albert
came from Stirling he drove E & I out to the Works took tea at
Mrs. Bowens when we got to the Works William Fowlds was just
ready to come out to our house we got him to stay to tea with us
Erode home with him. The sleighing is a good we had Nelly
before the sleigh she goes very well it was 1 Oclock when I got
to bed
Saturday 25th. commenced snowing before daylight and is snowing
away at dark a great fall of snow. William Fowlds left for home
at 1/2 past 3 Oclock we had a very grand time while he was here
he is a great talker. I feel so dull all the time do not feel
like myself at all. Making cakes xxcc. Went to bed at 10 Oclock
Sunday 26th. a very blustery day snowing & blowing all day
fearfully windy. Albert, Esther & Maggie went out to Church in
the evening. Mother Josey & I alone with the exception of the
children. They got home early on account of there not being any
Church. Mr. Preston did not come ~~~- expected Minnie & Mr.
Preston back with them but they did not come on account of the
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�storm I suppose
Monday 27th. a lovely calm day Albert went to Stirling took Dan
& George with him illegible words sent a paper to Miss
Hamilton. Oh, what a lovely sunset this has indeed been a
beautiful day for sleighing. I have scarcely been out of the
house today. After supper Albert came home from Stirling. Aggie
Potts came home I cannot say I was glad to see her
I finished a pair (sic) of illegible words and commenced on
Arthurs pair
Tuesday 28th. a cloudy day but very pleasant. E & I washing,
very busy. Albert put Nelly before the Cutter for the first time
good sleighing now if there was not so many delfts. Josey drove
Aggie, Esther & I out to Richards to call on May Hart we got back
before dark
Wednesday 29th. cleaned up stairs sewing a little of everything
Thursday 30th. about 10 Oclock Josey drove Esther Aggie & I to
Bentleys. We took dinner there. About 3 Oclock we all drove up
to Llymon (sic) Johns to see John stopped there a short
time and then came home. I received a paper from Richard I
enjoyed the day much better than I thought I would because I felt
very miserable when I left home a lovely day
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�Friday 31st. a day. Esther Ann came over after dinner
in the evening Charley & Lucy ~P~~~~ Maggie & Angeline Beatty,
Miss Rose & Fannie Kelly down but they all came to tea I must say
I had a very miserable time so that is the way the first month of
the year ended.
February 1862
Saturday 1st. a very lovely day very busy all day. The man came
with the book called the Family Phisician. We bought one. I
felt very miserable all day. Albert went to Stirling. Did not
feel very well when he got home a very sore throat something like
the mumps or quinsey
Sunday 2nd. a lovely day about 12 Oclock Thomas came up from
Thmasy (sic) Victoria and Susan Story came with them
were here to dinner John Crawford & Angeline Bentley about 4
stopped a very short time. I rode with them as far as Liggetts
Hill. I received a letter from E.G.W. this evening I feel a
little better today
Monday 3rd. busy in the forenoon doing housework as soon as
dinner was over we started for Stirling (Aggie & I) in the
Cutter. Albert is very sick yet. Commenced to storm when we got
half way to the Works & stormed fearfully all the way very cold
today at Mrs. Potts all night
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�Tuesday 4th. Went up to Annie's to dinner called at Mr. Prestons
in the morning left Stirling a little after 2 Oclock for home.
Minnie & little Sarah Berton came home with me. A lovely
afternoon. I enjoyed the drive very much. Stopped a short time
in the Works at dusk. The sleighini is capital now. Went to bed
~uite early felt tired after our long drive
Wednesday 5th. a dull kind of a day I
sewing a little Sarah
of the best today
Thursday 6th. Esther, Minnie, Sarah & I went out to Mrs.
Boorish (sic) to Mrs. Bentleys to tea spent a very pleasant day I
___ all the people were very kind to us. We got home at 8
Oclock
Friday 7th. a boring (sic) day did not move out of the house all
day making aprons. Mr. Deorthman (sic) that sells medicine Books
stopped here all night. Albert is very ill tonight. Oh, I wish
he was better. I spent a very lonely and dull evening
Saturday 8th. rather cloudy & stormy all day. I scrubbed the
floor made cakes xxcc. Tommy Campion came in the afternoon John
Crawford came in the evening. I feel very miserable was never so
sorry to see any person come in a long time. We went to bed
quite early. I do not enjoy anything anymore I cannot tell why.
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Sunday 9th. It snowed till 3 Oclock & then Esther, Minnie,
Maggie, Josey, John Crawford went to Church. I had such a nice
quiet time after they left. Little Sarah stayed with me. They
got home at 1/2 past 8 got supper for them. We all went to bed
early.
Monday 10th. a beautiful day very cold though Mr. Preston,
Minnie & little Sarah started after breakfast. Esther took (sic)
Albert down to the Doctor in the Cutter in the afternoon. I felt
very miserable all day. Did not do much of anything
Tuesday 11th. Maggie & I got commenced to wash when we spied Mr.
Foulds coming so we for awhile he only remained a short
time & then went to the shanty so we finished washing a great
many clothes this week. W.F. got back in time for tea. We spent
a very pleasant evening (sic). several illegible words We did
not go to bed till after 11 we all like Mr. F. ve,y much. He is
such good company a lovely day
Wednesday 12th. a beautiful day Mr. F. left about 10 Oclock
Albert got a new pair of Mogosins (sic). Sewing a little
Thursday 13th. very busy ironing, starching, xxcc. Very tired
at night. Maggie was at Esther Anns all day so I had to get all
the meals. I went to bed early
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�Friday 14th. Valentines Day. At home all alone Albert is not as
well as he was a day or two ago. Rather stormy day.
Saturday 15th. a lovely day for sure Maggie & Mother went to
Stirling in the Cutter. Maggie home (sic). Josey, Peter &
Robert went to thrash at W. Broadworths. Albert & I all alone
till dark. Magggie received one paper from England. Esther came
here was gone a week. Mr. Corbould (sic) sent it and one from
Richard and one for E. from Richard. Albert got a letter from
Richard. I did not go to bed till 12 Oclock reading.
Sunday 16th. Just as we finished breakfast we spied John Mccann
coming. We all ran upstairs and fastened the doors Mother told
him we were all gone to the Works & he started (sic) for the
Works R. with him. He got half way thene when he said he did not
see any track he turned back when he got on the track he saw us
starting for Stirling so he ran his horse after us & caught up in
the woods when we got almost there Esther Ann told him to go
someplace else we did not want him with us so he left us (sic) to
dinner at Speys (sic) stayed till 4 Oclock. Had a nice time
Monday 17th. a charming day Albert went to Stirling in the
Cutter brought Mother home got a new pair of boots for me a nice
dress for Maggie
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�Tuesday 16th. Albert & I went as far as Tharnon (sic) ln the
Cutter we started for Bowses (sic) but met him on the road. Got
home at 1 Oclock. I enjoyed the drive very much. A very windy
day a mild wind though looks like a thaw
Wednesday 19th. doing housework & sewing at Maggies dress
Thursday 20th. sewing a little after 12 Mr. Foulds came. He did
not stop only a few minutes but went down to Sprys we expected
him back to tea and waited a long time but he did not come at all
we were greatly disapointed
Friday 21st. Mr. F. came back at 11 Oclock so we all had dinner
& then we got ready to go up home with Mr. Foulds, that is Esther
Albert & I. We left at half past two Oclock & got to Hastings a
little after dark had a very pleasant ride a very pleasant day
for driving remainded at Mr. Foulds over night they have a very
nice home & everything comfortable
Saturday 22nd. a lovely morning after breakfast we went out to
see the Village & the people we called at Mr. William Foulds, Mr.
James Foulds & Mr. Sharps they have all got beautiful houses
heated with hot air & furnished beautifully drove to Percy in the
afternoon came back to tea at Mr. Sharps a nice little party
there dancing singing xxcc. Spent a very pleasant evening did
not so to bed till 2 Oclock. 1hey are all verY kind people:-- oie
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Sunday 23rd. quite a pleasant day. We stopped at Mrs. Sharps
till Church time 3 Oclock after Church we went to Mr. Henery
Foulds again. Mr. & Mrs. Sharp & some others spent the evening
with us. I was quite ill all day felt miserable
Monday 24th. We got up in the morning with the intention of
starting home but it was impossible in such a storm it was
terribly stormy & windy all day the greatest storm we have had
this winter we spent the afternoon and evening at Mr. William
Foulds another party there dancing music (sic) xxcc. They are
all such lively people. They are all Scotch people
Tuesday 25th. a pleasant morning we got up very early and
started about 7 Oclock for home. The roads were fearfully
drifted. I never saw anything like it in In the Works
from 12 till 1/2 past 3. W.F. had some business to look after
so we did not get home till it was almost past I
enjoyed the drive though. W.F. is such a great talker no danger
of getting lonely. We did not go to bed till quite late at night
all the time
Wednesday 26th. a lovely day Mr. F. left about 10 Oclock doing
housework sewing a little I feel quite stupid after such a long
drive went to bed at 9 Oclock
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Friday 28th. Drying clothes ironing doing hous~work xxcc
March 1862
Saturday 1st. very busy in the forenoon cleaning sweeping
dusting. I finished the ironing went out to the Works with Josey
in the Cutter. Maggie Johns & I collecting for Mr. Preston.
Tramping through the snow all the afternoon we had very good
success. Took tea at Mrs. Bleechers. Got home a little after
dark. Spent a very pleasant time
Sunday 2nd. a charming day almost like a May day spent a quiet
forenoon. About 3 Oclock Esther, Maggie, Josey & I went to see
old Mr. Sprys & took tea at Richardsons. Got home a little
before dark
Monday 3rd. a very disagreeable day raining part of the time
blowing, thawing, freezing, xxcc. E & I washing got done at noon
sewing after dinner
Tuesday 4th. a very pleasant day after tea we all went out to
the Works to a Concert. Mr. Simazer (sic) & sons were the
singers. It was a failure, the boys had such bad colds. The
roads are in a fearful state at present the snow is very deep.
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�Angeline Bentley came home with us we had a very pleasant time
and a nice drive got home at 4
Wednesday 5th. busy as usual making cakes xxcc. In the evening
Thomas Campion came & Wm. Young (sic) came for Mother to go up
home with him. I am so sorry for we expect company this week in
fact we are looking for them every day and hour
Thursday 6th. a pleasant calm day. We are all very busy.
Mother left after breakfast and we have any quantity of men
helping to thresh. I had bread to make & bake, made a pound cake
Very busy till after 3 Oclock never sat down till after 3 about 7
Oclock in the evening Mr. Foulds drove up he was all alone we
spent a very pleasant evening dancing talking, xxcc. Went to bed
sometime after 12.
Friday 7th. a glorious morning after I got the work done up I
took a long walk on Mr. Fs. snowshoes. I like walking on them.
Made an apron for little Hannah. Angeline, Esther & I alone
till about 3 Oclock. & Mr. F. left at 10 Oclock for Marys.
Mr. F. came back in the afternoon we spent a pleasant time till
time. We spent such a pleasant evening Angeline makes
us all laugh so much
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�Saturday 8th. another cloudy day Mr. F. left at 10 Oclock for
home so we had all our work to do after that just got through
cleaning & dinner over when Annie & Mrs. & Mr. Young came got
dinner for them & the dishes off of the table when James Read &
his wife came got dinner for them so then we got dishes washed
and the work done up it was time for tea I felt almost tired out
I went to bed rather early about 1/2 past 9 I was so sleepy it
has been thawing for three days & nights more or less. The snow
has settled a great deal lately.
BEGINNING OF THE BLUE PAGES SEWN INTO THE BACK OF THE BOOK
Sunday 9th. a lovely day quite warm. Just six years today since
my dear Father died. A great many changes since then. A great
many of our dear friends have left this world of care anf sorrow
in that time. I felt very miserable all day. Annie & Mrs. Young
left at 11 Oclock. A short time after they left Dan & Maggie
Johns came here. I was sorry to see them coming we all but
Esther went out to Church [Angeline went home with us she has
been here a week Mr. Preston preached an excellent
sermon we got home at 1/2 past 8 Oclock
Monday 10th. a very miserable day rain all day
the snow going off as fast as possible. E & I washing did not
get through till night. I went to bed early. Old Mr. Jones died
at. 1 Oclock this afternoon he was almost 90 years old
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�Tuesday 11th. a lovely day. It froze quite hard last night &
today it is freezing in the shade & thawing like everything where
the sun shines. Albert started for Belleville this morning. I
was very busy ironing all the afternoon putting out the clothes
and cleaning in the forenoon. About 4 Oclock Mr. Preston came
here from the Works. I was alone all the afternoon till the
children came from school. Esther was over to Jones from dinner
time till dark in the evening. I received 2 papers from E.G.W.
We got 6 papers altogether & one letter for E. from E. Downing.
Wednesday 12th. a lovely day they have all but myself gone away
Maggie & E went to the funeral with Mr. Preston. All but myself
are at Stirling so I spent a very quiet day. I felt about half
sick all day with a cold. I have some lovely Pinks in bloom now.
I did not get to bed till late had to wait up till the bread
baked.
Thursday 13th. a cold day we all (but Esther) have got very
bad colds & conjestion for my part I feel very miserable Not
much of my time but housework. I took a walk down to
Richard's barn beautiful walking on the crust the snow is so hard
Friday 14th. a cloudy dull day a week ago we were invited to a
tea meeting and Concert at Hastings Maggie & Albert did
intend going but Albert felt so miserable he gave up the notion
Poor Maggie is so disapointed. Esther Ann & & Margaret
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fast about 4 Oclock & Albert took them home at
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9 Oclock in the Sleigh. She is a awful woman to talk not much
sense about it either. Went to bed at 11 Oclock
Saturday 15th. quite a heavy fall of snow last night snowing
____ Josey went in Stirling for a print (sic) busy most of the
day cleaning. This is the first Saturday we have been alone &
along came William Young brought Mother home she has been away 10
days. Maria's baby was born on the 13th, a Thursday.
Sunday 16th. snowing very fast all day it has been snowing two
days two nights.
day of it, too.
with Maria (sic)
We were all alone today spent a very pleasant
Maggie went back with William for to stay a week
Monday 17th. St. Patricks Day is this morning. Tt1e snow is very
deep there is about six inches of snowfall. I went out to the
Works with Albert finished up collecting got nineteen dollars all
together we got home at 4 Oclock
felt tired
to bed very early for I
Tuesday 18th. a lovely day we got an early dinner & then Albert
E & I went up to Wm. Fidlars we did not get home till about 11
Oclock we spent a very pleasant afternoon & evening. They are
such sensible people besides _several illegible wordL At the
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from Aggie Potts.
Wednesday 19th. a charming day. E & I washing. I tapped two
trees in the afternoon the sap came fast it is quite warm today.
Just after we had supper Mr. Foulds came got his tea ready after.
I do not feel very well I feel so stupid several illegible words
Thursday 20th. such a lovely sun shining day thawing very fast I
was doing housework most of the day sewing at my gown. Mr. F.
was in the woods all day came back in the evening. Esther Ann
spent the afternoon & evening with us we spent quite a pleasant
evening I received a letter from Susan Andrews
Friday 21st. a fearfully stormy day. I am sure not anyone else
saw it snow faster than it did this forenoon. At 2 Oclock
William Foulds, Albert, Esther & I went to Stirling to a tea
Meetimg in the Presbyterian Church. It snowed all the way we had
a very pleasant drive though got there awhile before dark went to
the tea meeting at 7 Oclock had a good tea & some very good
speeches Esther & I went up to Annies. Albert & William Foulds
stopped at the Hotel on account of their having everthing torn up
to move they could not accomodate them. We did not get to bed
till after 12. We spent a very pleasant night.
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�Saturday 22nd. My birthday 23rd birthday. Storming a little we
got home at 2 Oclock had a verY pleasant drive the are
very good indeed. Annie is all prepared for moving in the
tavern. Foulds left a little after 4 Oclock for home I felt very
tired when I got home I went to bed very early
Sunday 23rd. a very fine day but very bad walking it is thawing
very fast we went to the in the morning in the afternoon
we went to Church (at 4 Oclock now) Not many there. Minnie (that
is Mrs. Preston) came home with us got tea at home.
Monday 24th. a dull kind of a day we were busy most of the day
washing. About 2 Oclock William Hart, William Hamilton, & his
brother of Thurlow called remained a short time [insert
illegible]
Tuesday 25th. a charming day. After we got our work done in the
morning Minnie, Esther, little Sarah & I drove to old Mrs. Johns
& took dinner. Ouite a cold day. Took tea at Mrs. Barnes got
home at dark spent a very pleasant day. I received 4 papers from
E.G.W.
Wednesday 26th. a lovely day again. I have been very busy
ironing almost all day. Feel very tired tonight. After dinner
Esther, Maggie, Minnie, Josey & little Sarah went to Bentleys to
tea. Thawing very fast today. We made a bowl of maple molasses
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them
Thursday 27th. a lovely day. I sewing at Maggies
gingham dress. Spent a quiet day & went to bed early
Friday 28th. another lovely day. John Crawford & Sarah Chisholm
came at 11 Oclock a little after 12 Mr. Preston & Aggie Potts
came they were all here to dinner. We are all of us almost tired
out with visitors. In the afternoon Doctor Parker came stopped
till after tea & Kate Bentley (sic) with him. Mr. Preston,
Minnie & Aggie were here all night. I for my part spent a very
dull evening I cannot tell why we went to bed quite early.
Saturday 29th. a lovely day they all left about 9 Oclock. Aggie
went to the Works to spend a few days. I felt miserable in the
afternoon took a little nap. Tomy Campion took tea with us. We
promised him & Reynolds (sic) in the morning to go and see poor
James Downing [to meet at 8 Oclock tomorrow morning] E. & I
walked over to Esther Anns for a short time just as we got home
George Jones came over & told us that James Downing was dead. He
died on Friday 28th at 9 Oclock in the evening I am so sorry we
did not see him before he died. Oh, such a warning to people to
be prepared young as well as old die. Our friends are dropping
off on every side. I feel very tonight. This is a
lovely night. We intend starting very early in the morning to
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Sunday 30th. very lovely forenoon we left at 7 Oclock for the
funeral just got there in time. The sermon was preached in the
Town Hall at Bridgewater the text was the two verses of the 23rd
Psalm after the sermon was preached we all drove to the burying
ground at Thomasburg 14 miles from Bridgewater. The wind was
blowing fearfully all the way a cold east wind. I was almost
frozen when we got there. James looked quite natural only he was
very thin he was sick so long. After the burial we drove to
Stirling. It Thundered &Lightening fearfully (rain & snowed a
little) on the road we stopped at Mr. Downings all night felt
very tired when we got there [Albert & Tomy stopped at Annies]
Monday 31st. We called to see Annie in the morning the roads
(sic) are very bad we did not get home till after 1 Oclock it
rained a little all the way I felt almost tired out when we got
home did not do much of anything in the afternoon I can hardly
make myself believe that James Downing is dead poor fellow I hope
he has gone to a better world [Mr. Foulds & his foreman presented
us girls with a beautiful Canada Carsage]
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Tuesday 1st. Fool Day. E. & I washing most of the day a very
pleasant day but thawing a great deal
Wednesday 2nd. a very windy day rained a little. John McMillan
and his cousin were here all day & finished the Canoe. Quite a
large one
Thursday 3rd. Thawing very fast I was scarcely out of doors all
day finished Maggies gingham dress I am very glad indeed this is
very pleasant weather but a person does not feel all together
right got quite cold in the evening
Friday 4th. a lovely frozen morning. The boys have all gone to
the buah to tap the trees for to make sugar made mo1·e than half a
pail of molasses making of cakes for Maggie
Saturday 5th. a very windy & sunny (sic) day got very pleasant
in the evening so Tomy, Josey, Maggie & I went out to the Works
Capital sleighing to the Works expect a ! received 6
papers & a letter from E.G.W. and his likeness also one paper & a
letter from Richaard & also Rich'd likeness a very good one.
Great excitement so many papers & letters
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�Sunday 6th. Albert, Maggie, Josey & I ~~~~- on this
crust to Meeting in the morning very wintry melting I felt very
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tired when I got home reading till three Oclock & then we all
went out to Church. W. Preston preached at 4 Oclock a very good
sermon & very short one. We got home before sundown. Had a nice
~rive (sic)
Monday 7th. a lovely day. E. & I washing part of the day put a
quilt in the frames after we got through I feel very tired
tonight. It is a lovely moonlight night
Tuesday 8th. quilting most of the day doing housework the rest
Wednesday 9th. the boys sugared off 26 pounds of sugar in the
afternoon. I had the ironing all to do today. I had a very bad
pain between my shoulders I put on a mustared (sic) plaster and
took off the skin. It pained me a good deal. I received a paper
from E.G.W. I felt very lonely today
Thursday 10th. lovely day the snow has gone off very fast today.
Mr. & Mrs. Rose came out here at 1/2 past 10 remained till about
three. I don't know when I ever felt so ill as I did all day
today. I suffered a great deal with my shoulder after I took off
the blaster it was all in a blister felt very bad at that time
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sewing a little at my sun bonnet. I went over to the sugar bush
on horseback to see them sugar off had a nice little ride.
Maggie spent the afternoon at Esther Anns. I went to bed early
Saturday 12th. a lovely day but very bad roads. James dog bit
Jane (sic) several words deep in the afternoon so I put on
Alberts boots went over & told them about it & to kill their dog
got back in time to milk. Eight cows to milk now. Any amount
of work to do [the roads are in a fearful state]
Sunday 13th. a dull looking day outdoors a very dull day in the
house. I feel very lonely today reading & sleeping most of the
time till milking time
Monday 14th. a cloudy day I do not know when I ever spent such a
lonesome day. The Creek is almost all open now [I launched our
Canoe]
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th. altering Maggies Challey (sic)
dress such a trouble it is too very muddy around here now Tily
Creek looks like a lake at present I never knew it to be so high
before we can go almost to the barn door with the Canoe
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�Thursday 17th. E. & I washing a very warm day & windy we got
through floor & all at 3 Oclock when Mr. Foulds came in a buggy &
two horses. Spent a very dull evening but it seems very quiet
[The roads are in a fea~ful state he had to swim the horses]
Friday 18th. a dull rainy day Mr. F. went down [in the morning]
the Creek in the Canoe to the shanty got back at 6 Oclock William
Young came in the evening the water is fearfully high we spent a
very pleasant evening did not go to bed till late I like William
F. very well
Saturday 19th. Mr. F. broke down on the road to the Works got it
mended at the Works a beautiful day William Foulds left at 10
Oclock E. wrote a note to Mr. Capall (sic) and one to Miss.
Lalavian (sic) just for fun she is very very (and left them in
the after Albert went out to the Works had to go through
the three mile woods & then up the Marmara road on account of so
much water on the roads. I received a paper from E.G.W. a note &
a likeness of himself and two sisters taken together I was over
to Esther Anns a little while after r got through cleaning I went
to bed early.
Sunday 20th. a lovely day we all went to Meeting in the morning
spent the afternoon in reading & sleeping took a walk the fields
are getting nice & dry
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�Monday 21st. a very disagreeable day commenced raining at dinner
time quite cold too I am busy making Maggie a Jacket out of her
grey (sic) cape we were all singing at a great rate in the·
evening [rained till next morning the troOghs are full of water]
Tuesday 22nd. raining till morn E. & I washing finished Maggie's
Jacket after I got through it looks well on her I did not go to
bed till quite late was reading
Wednesday 23rd. commenced freezing this morning the wind is
blowing & it is quite cold Albert Jones commenced to work at 10
Oclock today
Thursday 24th. a lovely day Llewyn Williams came over before
dinner & stopped till after tea. He fixed our saddle a little
Josey was out to the Works and brought a paper from Richard for
Albert, Maggie & I each one. Esther & I both received a letter
from I one from Fannie Whitmarsh & E. from Mary
we have never seen either of them they want us to visit them this
summer I also received papers from E.G.W. Great excitement
hearing from people we never saw [E. & I were for a l in the
Canoe] [eleven papers all together]
Friday 25th. a charming day the trees are beginning to
not doing much of anything rambling about the fields part of time
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�Saturday 26th. Oh, such a lovely day but I feel very lonely
indeed the boys are in the bGsh the saps been very fast today
made pies after I got through cleaning I answered Miss. F.
Whitmarshs latrar this afternoon 10 cows to milk & cannot get a
girl so we all have to work E. & I did not get to bed till 12
9clock Tommy Campion was here and was telling us such funny yarns
made us laugh so much.
Sunday 27th. a lovely day for sure Maggie & I took a walk in the
woods & got a lot of May flowers the first we saw this spring
Esther Ann came over after dinner so we all took a walk down to
[the] Moira River. The water looks beautiful we got back before
tea Just as we got through milking it commenced raining I went to
bed early lt very sleepy
Monday 28th. rained fast till after 12 Oclock and then it was
very dull all the afternoon
Tuesday 29th. a lovely day E. & I washing I cleaned the floor
after
Wednesday 30th. charming day I went over to the schoolhouse for
the childrens books in the morning. Got dinner ready after I
came back After dinner Tommy Campion, Maggie, Josey & I went more
than a mile down the Creek for a sail in the Canoe. Spent a very
pleasant day although just as we got done milking, W. Newburg,
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are such quiet men. I received two papers from E.G.W. So that
is the last of this month. [Tilly Creek looks beautiful at
present] [one year ago today since Richard left a great many
changes
May 1862
Thursday 1st. raining a little all day. Oh, we were so
disapointed because we could not go to the Concert at Stirling we
have been talking about it such a long time I don't think I ever
felt so disapointed in my life. It was a very disagreeable day,
Maggie & I willing to go but Albert would not. Mr. Newburg & Mr,
McCloud (sic) left after dinner. I spent a very miserable day.
I went to bed early
Friday 2nd. in the afternoon Albert & Maggie went to Stirling.
In the afternoon it rained very hard about an hour after they
left. I was fixing my muslin dress
Saturday 3rd. Albert got home about 2 Oclock. Maggie remained
in Stirling [Maggies birthday] Esther Ann spent the afternoon
with us spent it very pleasantly
Sunday 4th. A cloudy day E. & I took a long walk in the morning
Isaac, Neil & =I~~~-Spry was here to dinner in the afternoon
John Richardion, Esther Ann, Margaret William & Richard
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�Broadworth were here. They all left before tea. We got tea &
done the milking & then went for a walk as far as the woods met
Mr. Preston & Arthur Preston coming out on horseback so we came
back with them a very pleasant evening as they were tired we went
to bed early
Monday 5th. a lovely morning but quite showery in the afternoon
Arthur & Mr. Preston left (sic) about 9 Oclock. Arthur is a
great I felt very miserable all day doing a little of
everything
Tuesday 6th. E. & I washing most (sic) of the day quite a chilly
day. I feel very lonely every day now. I took a walk for the
cows in the evening
Wednesday 7th. a lovely day but quite cool though. I was very
busy all day done all the ironing & starching. We had a large
washing too. E.A.B. took dinner with us went to bed quite early
Thursday 8th. this is indeed a lovely day. Esther and I left
here at 9 Oclock for to go to the Works (we walked) took dinner
at Bentleys and tea at Roses. We spent a very pleasant day. Had
a great deal of fun. Everybody was as good as they could be to
us. Got home at sundown pleasant walking now. I received papers
from E.G.W. E. a letter from Aunty Potts. I felt a little tired
when I got home
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�Friday 9th. day very sultry suffocating wind. Albert
commenced sowing grain yesterday. I was working in the garden a
good part of today sewing the rest of the day
Saturday 10th. done up our work in the forenoon sewing in the
afternoon. Angeline & Maggie Bentley walked out got here at 4
Oclock a very windy day in the evening Mr. Foulds came in a sulky
(sic). Beare (sic) over in the evening. We spent a very
pleasant evening dancing, singing, xxcc. Did not get to bed till
after 1 Oclock
Sunday 11th. a lovely day after got the work done we went for a
walk got a bunch (sic) of May flowers I enjoyed the walk very
much did not get back till after 12 after we had dinner Maggie &
Angeline went home we all went as far as Liggetts Hill with them
came back across the fields. Albert, Esther & Josey went up to
Esther Anns they got their tea there. Mr. F., Maggie & I came
home we had a nice quiet talk for a short time before they came
home [I like him very much) We all went to bed early. I felt
very tired and I did not feel very well either [I received a
letter from Fannie Whitmarsh)
Monday 12th. a lovely morning I was up at 4 Oclock felt quite
ill all night slept very little I feel miserable in fact I cannot
tell how I do feel. Mr. Foulds left about 9 Oclock for Stirling
& we gi.r.l.s went.. into t.he housecleaning at~a great rate comme.nc.ed
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one knows what trouble I have on my mind (sicn I went to bed
early
Tuesday 13th. commenced to rain at six in the morning & rained
-till 2 in the afternoon. We finished Parlor & done all the
dining room today. I was almost tired out (sic) at night in fact
we all were Katez (sic) Jenkinson came in the evening to help to
clean downstairs
Wednesday 14th. a lovely day for sure we were all of us up to
the cleaning up to our eyes did not get through till after dark
but one consolation is we have finished all our white washing.
Oh, I feel very very tired tonight. We have done a great deal of
work today. What a beautiful sunset tonight. I feel too tired
to sleep. The roads & fields are beginning to look charming now.
They are so green and nice and dry for walks. We all went to bed
early.
Thursday 15th. quite a warm day. E. & I washing in the
forenoon. I was working in the garden after dinner planting
flower seeds. Bill Jenkinson is spading the garden in the
afternoon I feel very lonely today. The boys are very busy in
the field sowing, plowing, dragging xxcc.
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�Friday 16th. a very very warm day! was working in the garden
most of the day planting beets onions xxcc
Saturday 17th. a very hot day more like July than May very busy
all day I felt very lonely in the evening. I received a paper
from E.G.W. I went to bed at 1/2 past ten a very warm night too
warm to sleep comfortable
Sunday 18th. at seven Oclock in the morning it is very pleasant
a little cooler than last night but fearfully hot in the
afternoon. E. & I went to Church left here at 1/2 past 10
stopped at Bentleys all day. Mr. Preston & Arthur came home with
us we got home at dusk commenced to Thunder & Lightening
fearfully Just as we got home I was very tired and had a very bad
headache when I got home. We went to bed early but the
mosquitoes were very troublesome.
Monday 19th. a cold snowy (sic) day wind blowing at a great rate
such a change from hot to cold in one night. Mr. P. & Arthur
left at ten Oclock I felt very miserable all day
Tuesday 20th. a beautiful day a little warmer working in the
garden and sewing doing housework, xxcc.
Wednesday 21st. a very pleasant forenoon. E. & I washing got
through at dinner time in the afternoon it rained very fast
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very hot next cold next very windy xxcc put out the clothes in
the morning ironing starching all the rest (sic) of the day!
answered Fannies letter mailed it today I received a letter from
Minnie today
Friday 23rd. a lovely day E. & I thought of walking to the Works
after dinner but at 12 Oclock who should come along but Mrs.
Bradey, Barkley, Bleacher & Mrs. Elmer. I was so much
disapointed but I walked out with them myself after tea. Stopped
at Mrs. Blechers all night
Saturday 24th. a lovely day I left the Works at 1/2 past 9 got a
chance with Mr. Stedman. He had a beautiful horse and Carriage
arrived in Stirling a little after eleven. Aggie & Miss. Hanley
called in the afternoon 1 went to see Minnie she has been quite
poorly
Sunday 25th. a lovely cheering day I went to Church twice and
took a long walk besides with James Crawford
Monday 26th. Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th. several illegible
words made my calico dress & knit (sic) cape. Took tea with
Aggie and Miss Hanley
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�Thursday 29th & Friday 30th. Saturday 31st. spent a very
pleasant week although I was quite ill part of the time had some
very nice walks [The boys finished their spring work)
June 1st 1862
Sunday 1st. a dry dusty (sic) day went to Church in the morning
came home with Mr. Preston in the afternoon went to Church in
Marmora came home on horseback I spent a week in Stirling and it
never rained all the time very dry weather the flies are very
thick
Monday 2nd. a beautiful day. Mr. P. left at 11 Oclock. I felt
very miserable all day not doing much only the housework
Tuesday 3rd. picking wool all day dry weather yet we need rain
very much
Wednesday 4th. finished the wool greased it and got it all ready
Albert & Mother started for Stirling at 3 Oclock with the wool
Thursday 5th. another lovely day we were all very busy. E. & I
washing. Maggie doing the housework. Albert came home in the
evening brought E. & I new dresses, cloth for jackets, shoes,
xxcc. Mother is so good to get us things
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Friday 6th. a very warm dry day I was so busy all day ironing
starching felt tired but went to the Works on horse back with
Albert. Had a very pleasant ride did not remain any time at the
Works. I was greatly disapointed at not getting a letter tonight
Saturday 7th. quite a shower of rain in the morning did not last
long though all day made currant pies the first and cakes
scrubbed the floor I felt very tired at night E.A.B. (sic) spent
the afternoon with us I received a French paper from E.G.W.
Sunday 8th. this is indeed a lovely day we did not get up till
after 8 Oclock had breakfast at 1/2 past nine lunch at 2 took tea
at Esther Annes left Albert to keep house. E. Maggie & I went
by Liggetts to see Catherines baby it is just one week old. Her
troubles are commencing I think. I feel very very lonely tonight
spent a very pleasant day though. I wish Mother was home again
it is so dull without her
Monday 9th. another warm dry day. Mending all the time after I
got my work done I went to bed very early
Tuesday 10th. we got up very early as the boys started up the
lake to fish at six a lovely morning E. & I washing. We got up
so early we got through with it at noon but I was busy till tea
time cleaning the Cook House out, the stoop & kitchen, xxcc. My
shoulder pains me a great deal
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�Wednesday 11th. not doing much but housework very warm Josey
went to the Works got a letter from Annie for E.
Thursday 12th. quite a shower in the afternoon it will do a
great deal of good. William Young came in the evening (sic) got
tea for him
Thursday 12th a lovely day a little cooler after the rain Albert
went to the Works in the waggon for Mother got back at tea E.
received a letter from Richard Maggie & I each a paper E.
received a letter from Thomas C. I received a paper from E.G.W.
sent me his likeness in a paper. Mother got a great many things
for us all I feel so excited I am so glad she has got home again
We got an invitation to Mr. Caldwells picnic next Tuesday. I
feel so lonely tonight
Friday 13th. sewing at my white petticoat doing housework most
of the time E. spent the day with Esther Ann
Saturday 14th. a lovely day again cleaning making cakes &
received two papers from E.G.W. & a beautiful stamp for letters
in them
Sunday 15th. Quite a cool day in the morning we all went to
Meeting after dinner E. & Albert went out to Church on horseback.
Mother & I had a long walk got a few strawberries. Mr. Corbould
came home with them in the evening, He is as great a man as
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Monday 16th. a cold morning quite a hard frost last night it
will do a great deal of damage the berries (sic) are all killed.
Corbould here all day have not laughed so much in a long time as
I did at that goose he kept us almost killing ourselves all day.
I finished my petticoat went to bed early
Tuesday 17th. a lovely day Corbould left at 9 Oclock. E & !
washing a nice cool wind today. I feel better today than I have
for some time past preparing for the picnic
Wednesday 18th Got up early started for the picnic at 8 Oclock.
Esther, Albert, Maggie & I all on horseback. When we got there
the wind was blowing wrong so the Crib could not be taken down.
We had the dinner across the river & then danced on the green.
Had a fiddler (sic) Mr. Rose left in a passion (sic) it rained a
little in the afternoon after this shower was over about twenty
of us went down the river about two miles in Mr. Caldwells large
boat. We got home at dark very tired I can assure you I must say
I did not enjoy myself much but the people were very kind indeed
raining quite fast when we were coming home
Thursday 19th. a little shower in the morning a lovely afternoon
I was very busy ironing most of the day cut out a jacket for
Maggie in .the evening I felt quite tired after y,;,sterdays
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Friday 20th. a lovely day quite cool doing a little of
everything washed my calico dress and Maggies finished Maggies
jacket
Saturday 21st. a beautiful day done the cleaning made pies xxcc
& went all round the fields looking for strawberries very few
this year took a walk after as far as the school house
came back went to bed early after we had all got to bed Mr.
Foulds came in a Sulky. Esther, Albert & I got up did not get to
bed till after 1 Oclock spent a few hours very pleasantly.
Sunday 22nd. another lovely day we did not get breakfast till
late. Oh, I had such a nice long talk with Mr. F. after tea I
like him so much. I like him better every time I see him
Pleasant day singing a good deal
Monday 23rd. a very sultry day. Mr. F. left at 8 Oclock for
Stirling at 10 E & I went to the Works on horseback I went to
bring her horse home she remained at Bentleys is going to
Stirling tomorrow I felt very miserable all day the mosquitoes
were so thick I scarcely closed my eyes all night I never knew
them to be so bad before
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�Tuesday 24th. Saint Johns Day. Rained all day and very hard in
the evening this is the first rain of any consequence this summer
it will do a great deal of good to the crops. Maggie & I washing
a very large one this week and new soap to do it with all the
skin is taken off my hands about. They are very sore. We were
almost tired out at night went to bed early
Thursday 26th. a lovely day but I feel quite unwell but doing
all the ironing no rest for the wicked
Friday 27th. a very hot day I finished my cloth jacket it looks
very nice
Saturday 28th. I had all the house to clean today myself pies
to make xxcc never sat down till after milking was done Thomas
Campion came in the evening
Sunday 29th. a very warm day we all went to Meeting in the
afternoon received a letter from E.G.W. Thomas and I went back
to Church a large congregation preached an excellent sermon went
to tea at Bentleys had strawberries and Blast (sic) the first
strawberries when we got to the flat it
commenced raining in torrents fearful storm to be in we were
drenched to the skin it was almost over when we got home I felt
quite cool I can asure you I went to bed very early felt stupid
and ti red after my bath it rained a gre,at deal
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�Monday 30th. a cloudy morning everything looks beautiful after
the rain. T.C. left this morning a lovely afternoon Maggie & I
picking strawberries all the afternoon did not get many felt very
tired when we got back
July 1862
Tuesday 1st. a lovely day but too warm making a slip (sic) for
Maggie I received two papers from E.G.W. I don't felt too well
all day today we went to the Works in the evening on horseback
Wednesday 2nd. this is realy a lovely day Maggie & I washing
cleaning xxcc the boys are working on the roads. I felt very
tired at night
Thursday 3rd. a very warm day I done all the ironing sewing a
little finished a tin pail of gooseberries late when I went to
bed was sewing
Friday 4th. sewing most of the day made a cheese Irisannah
Sarrter (sic) commenced to spin this morning feel well today
Saturday 5th. a very warm day I done all the cleaning upstairs
and down and got through at dinner time didn't feel tired either
after tea Albert & I started to Johns on horseback got there at
dusk spent a pleasant time did not sleep much it was so very
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10 Oclock Maggie & Dan went with us stopped at Marias 1/2 past 3
went to Prestons & took tea did not leave for home till after
five got home at 1/2 past 10 I felt very tired spent a very
pleasant day
Monday 7th. a very warm sultry day in bed part of the day I feel
very miserable indeed cut out the waist of Esthers dress the long
ride was too much for me it was so warm too went to bed early
Tuesday 8th. I feel much better this morning sewing a good part
of the day Maggie went out to the Works after dinner brought a
letter to me from Mary F. the first two papers from E.G.W. I did
not go to bed till late reading (sic)
Wednesday 9th. Maggie & I washing in the forenoon rained till 1
Oclock I took a walk up as far as Richardsons took tea there
Thursday 10th. Picking raspberries in the forenoon almost tired
out when I got home did not do much of anything in the afternoon
received two papers from E.G.W. I answered M.F.s letter after
the rest went to bed
Friday 11th. a beautiful day very busy all day ironing making
pies xxcc after we had tea Esther Ann, Margaret Read, Eliza
Porter & Kate Bentle,y came got tE>.a for th,;,fll .d.id. ne>t set 1:Q becl.
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Saturday 12th of July. a lovely day a very cool morning Albert
went to a picnic up the lake he went to Fidlars first Albert left
at ten Kate stopped till after dinner I feel very miserable a bad
cold and sore throat feel quite ill busy all day took warm drinks
and I went to bed early in the evening Maggie & Josey got home
Elizabeth Downing back with them D. Johns came with Albert
[Maggie brought the letter back that I sent to Miss M.F.(sic)]
Sunday 13th. a very comfortable day not so hot as it has been
they all went to hear Mr. Rose preach but me. I feel so very
miserable did not feel like going laying down a good part of the
day answered Miss M.Fs. letter after the rest went to bed.
Monday 14th. nice and cool in the afternoon all but Mother & I
went to pick berries got a nice lot of them I did not feel well
all day. A little better than I did yesterday though. Elizabeth
& Albert went to the Works on horseback. Mr. Downing came here
this morning
Tuesday 15th. a cloudy day rained a little not to amount to
anything I feel so much better this evening I do not know what to
do with myself E. & I was
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Wednesday 16th. making a SENTENCE SCRATCHED OUT after
tea who should come so unexpectedly and surprise so much but
James Crawford & James Jones from Stirling we spent a very
pleasant evening went to bed in good time
Thursday 17th. They left here at 9 Oclock to go up the lake
fishing we were so busy all day went to bed early
Friday 18th. a beautiful day doing housework most of the day
sewing a litttle just as we got through with our dinner James
Crawford & Thomas & James Jones came along got their dinners
ready and they left at 4 Oclock we had a very nice time while
they were here after tea Esther & I went out to the Works on
horseback spent a very pleasant evening about the Village James
Crawfords were there it was after ten when we got home I received
a letter from Miss M.F. (sic)
Saturday 19th a rainy looking day I. worked very hard today John
Downing & Thomas Campion came in the evening I had to get their
tea ready
Sunday 20th raining a little most of the day E. & I went up as
far as Alex McCallins (sic)
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�Monday 21st. E. & r did a large washing Elizabeth & Johnny left
after dinner Josey & I picked 6 quarts of berries in the
afternoon
Tuesday 22nd. rained most of the day I answered Miss M.F.s
letter cut out Maggies dress went to bed early
Wednesday 23rd. rained fearfully hard part of the day I felt
very miserable all day just at dusk who in the world did we get
unexpected in the rain should come driving up but Dr. English,
Miss Hanley & Aggie Potts we were in a great way for beds (sic)
was confusion for awhile
Thursday 24th. Doctor left at 11. Commenced shortly after and
rained all day some fearful showers. I felt quite ill all day
spent a nice quiet day. Miss Hanley is such a nice girl she was
playing & singing for us
Friday 25th. this is a lovely morning very busy as usual in the
evening Miss. Hanley & l went for a ride on horseback to the
Works to the
Saturday 26th. ~~~ beautiful day we were all very busy after
l got the work done in the evening Miss Hanley, Aggie & I went
for a walk as far as the School House had a dance after dark Miss
H. played & the rest danced
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Sunday 27th. a warm (sic) day just as we were getting ready for
Church John Crawford & Angeline B. came driving up in his old
buggy had to get dinner for them then we all went but Mother &
Esther. We took tea at Bentleys. The Doctor.drove up for them
they left in the evening. Mr. P. came home with us. I felt very
tired when I got home and had a bad headache
Monday 28th. a very showery day Mr. P. spent the whole day with
us I sure put in such a miserable day
Tuesday 29th. Wednesday 30th Thursday 31st. all past the same
as usual picking berries doing housework
July 1863 (sic)
Friday 1st. finished Maggie's dress
Saturday 2nd. a hot day for scrubbing I felt the heat very much
today
Sunday 3rd. a warm day I spent most of the day rambling about
the fields spent it very pleasantly too
Monday 4th. I got up at 1/2 past 4. E. & I washing at 1/2 past
ten who should come to disturb us but Mr. & Mrs. Ira McCoemal
(sic) we had to leave our washing they left at 3. Shortly after
.... tha~ John..& Jane Richardson came sp.ent th,;, evening
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�Tuesday 5th. putting out the clothes ironing a little doing
various things
Wednesday 6th. this morning a girl came to hire she as a fact
does not know anything I was ironing in the forenoon
PAGES MISSING
February 1863 had my photograph taken
Saturday 28th. came home from Stirling with Albert he drove down
for me have been away almost three weeks spent a very pleasant
time altogether. Annie has got a little baby. I received a
letter from Harry while there
March 1863
Sunday 1st. a very stormy day about 12 Oclock Mrs. Bull and Dan
Johns came remained till the evening
Monday 2nd. a busy day I washed a little ironed a little & done
a little of everything else. In the evening Maria & four
children & Eliza Young came from Madoc (sic) Maggie down then
Maggie drove them from here by Stirling
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�Tuesday 3rd. a very cold day Albert, Maggie & I started for
Hastings. Maria for home we went part of the way together &
then three of us rode in the Cutter the rest of the way had a
very pleasant drive got to Hastings at five we took tea there
went to hear Lachlin Tailor lectur it is very interesting to hear
him speak of the Holy Land. We did not get to bed till 2 Oclock
felt very tired
Wednesday 4th. a lovely day but very cold spent a nice quiet
time till about 1 Oclock Mr. & Mrs. Sharp called then Mr. & Mrs.
Foulds a short time after that Mr. & Mrs. Neil and Mrs. Blacklock
called too. We did not leave the house all day till the evening
we went to the ~~~-meeting. Mr. Tailor was there and had a
nice speech got to bed about ten Oclock
Thursday 5th. a lovely day we took dinner at Mrs. Sharps tea at
Mrs. Wm. Foulds called to see Eliza Foulds
Friday 6th. a beautiful day we left about nine Oclock for home
by Stirling Mrs. Foulds brought me home Maggie & Albert came home
after dinner .Mr. F. went to Belleville I remained at Annies
Saturday 7th. I took dinner at Mr. Prestons. Mr. Foulds got
back from B. at 4 Oclock we left for home in the evening had a
lovely drive got home at 9 took tea & went to bed
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�Sunday 8th Oh, what a lovely day we all drove over to the School
House to hear
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PAGE OF VERSE
Monday 30th. a lovely day E. & I washing I felt very tired at
night driving too much tires a person
Tuesday 31st. A splendid day Albert & Maggie went Stirling in
the Sleigh got back in the evening. Mr. Preston came with them
he took tea then went over to see Fitchett (sic) came back and
stopped all night he brought us a lot of Illustrated papers. E.
received two letters one from Mary Whitmarsh the other from Harry
Ician (sic} a paper from Harry Tovert (sic) to bed before any of
the rest
April 1863
Wednesday 1st. April Fool Day.
great fun fooling one another.
Mr. Preston was here. We had
I fooled him several times. E.
spent the whole day at Esther Anns. Snowing very fast in the
evening. I feel very sad and lonely tonight
Thursday 2nd. a beautiful day sewing good part of the day
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�Good Friday Friday 3rd. very busy about 11 Oclock Angeline &
Mrs.Bentley, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Bowen & Hetty came in one Cutter
splendid sleighing yet in the evening we all went out with them
Saturday 4th. a lovely day E & I done our cleaning and then we
started for Beaver Creek to dinner (sic) left there after 6 &
came home Annie & Mrs. Potts were there I felt very very tired
Sunday 5th. rainy kind of a day Annie & M. Potts left after
dinner we went to Church at 3 Oclock but were disapointed Mr.
Whitmarsh did not come
Monday 6th. thawing very fast all day the boys are tapping today
Tuesday 7th. E. & I washing all day a cloudy day I felt quite
ill
Wednesday 8th. a lovely day quite cold Maggie & I went to the
Works in the Cutter. The sleighing is very good only through the
Village. We took dinner at Bentleys
Thursday 9th. thawing very fast a beautiful spring day the boys
are in the sugar bush all day was very busy all day ironing I
feel
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�Friday 10th. a lovely morning I took a walk over to Esther Annes
on the crust. Esther spent the whole day at Richardsons raising
Mr. Baxter came in the afternoon in the evening Johnny brought
her home with the sleigh. The boys made 30 weight of sugar today
Saturday 11th. I worked very hard today scrubbing and ironing.
I wrote a letter to Harry in the afternoon felt very very tired
Maggie went to the Works on horseback a very lovely day thawing
very fast the snow has almost went off today never knew it to
thaw so fast raining fast at bedtime we received a letter from
England and two photographs very dark night
Sunday 12th. a lovely day Tily Creek looks like a lake today I
spent such a pleasant day today singing and reading not out of
the house all day
Monday 13th. E & I washing it is a charming day I finished the
blocks for my quilt
Tuesday 14th. I spent the afternoon at Esther Anns the water is
very high in the Creek
Wednesday 15th. I have felt very lonely today sewing a little
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Thursday 16th. a rainy day I spent most of the day in the sugar
bush sugaring off raining quite fast in the evening we have two
hundred weight of sugar and
Friday 17th. a dull miserable looking day I was sewing at my
quilt in the afternoon commenced another one
Saturday 18th. a lovely day Mr. Baxter came in the afternoon
brought the mail a letter & paper for Esther I received a letter
from Harry which was very welcome & a Stirling Chronicle Esther
Anne and Richard spent the evening with us had any amount of
singing
Sunday 19th. a charming day very warm though in the morning we
all but Mother went to Meeting the text was 12th Chapter of Luke
21st verse very good sermon. In the afternoon they all but
Mother & I went down to the Moira River. I had a nice quiet time
at home they got back in the evening very tired the woods are
getting nice and dry
Monday 20th. another beautiful day the frogs have commenced
croaking doing housework as usual I feel remarkably well today
Tuesday 21st. raining a little in the morning a lovely afternoon
I took a long walk around the field beautiful walking now
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�Wednesday 22nd. E & I washing
Thursday 23rd. I was ironing all day very tired at night
Friday 24th. a beautiful day in the forenoon I was doing
housework about 3 Oclock I went to the Works on Archie he is very
wild took tea at Bentleys got home at dark waited for the mail
too
Saturday 25th. cold this morning such a change since yesterday
Albert & Maggie went to the Works to a funeral Mrs Elmers little
boy five years old was drowned in the river on Thursday beautiful
day quite cool though was busy all the felt so tired at
night. Albert got home in the evening. Maggie remained over
night. Mr. Preston preached the funeral sermon the Roman
Catholics did not like it
Sunday 26th. a nice looking day but miserable walking it is so
windy. E.G. Albert & I walked as far as Hatts (sic) Hill to meet
Maggie a warm breeze today Maggie got home at 3 Oclock Henry &
Kate Bentley brought her home in a one horse waggon they remained
till the evening & then drove home
Monday 27th. a lovely day I made a goribaldi (sic) for Richard I
feel rather lonely today Albert went to Stirling this morning &
came home again
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�Tuesday 28th. lovely day
Wednesday 29th. Thursday 30th. Albert commenced sowing grain a
warm day. E. & Maggie away a day to Sprys I had all the work to
do Mr. & Mrs. Spry were here to tea and remained all night.
Biddy Green came to hire Mother would not have her. This is a
charming day. I was working in the garden a little. This is
very dry weather have not had but one rain storm this month. I
wonder what change there will be before the last of next April
May 1863
Friday 1st. This is really a beautiful May day. The boys are
very busy in the fields plowing, sowing & dragging. About 4
Oclock I started to the Works on horseback went as far as Hayes
waited for the mail took tea at Bentleys with Angeline got home
before dark. The woods are beautiful & dry. I rode Archie & he
was perfectly wild coming home I felt very tired holding him
Saturday 2nd. quite windy after I got through cleaning I made
pies & two kinds of cakes I felt disapointed at night because I
expected a certain person & he did not come
Sunday 3rd. Maggies 18th Birthday. In the morning we all went
to preaching Mr. Baxters text was not thy thyself of
tomorrow for thou knoweth not what a day may bring forth. I was
in the house all the afternoon and spent it very pleasantly
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�reading. We milk eight cows ever plenty of work to do
Monday 4th. a cold disagreeable day I was very ill all the
forenoon
Tuesday 5th. D.F. spent this day with us
Wednesday 6th. doing housework & gardening Mr. Baxter stopped
stopped all night
Thursday 7th. Esther & I washing I was working in the garden in
the afternoon sewing at Maggies dress a little
Friday 8th. a very warm day a fearful fire in the woods in front
of the house we can scarcely see for the smoke I feel lonely
tonight such a large ironing today I do not feel the least bit
tired tonight E. went to the Works after dinner to stop a few
days we need rain very much at present
Saturday 9th. fearful fires about here I had a great deal of
work to do all the cleaning & cakes to make & C. Angeline came
home with E. at dark
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�Sunday 10th. a beautiful day we took a walk in the morning
reading & singing the rest of the time. Henry Bentley &
Bowen were here to tea I wel 1 remember a year ago to-night I feel
lonely & disapointed
Monday 11th. rained all last night and all day today first rain
we have had for six weeks I was sewing at Marias dress we have
laughed so much over Angeline
Tuesday 12th. rained all day E. & I washed got through at noon
Angeline & I had a nice down the Creek at the evening we
all laughed so much at night
Wednesday 13th. Angeline left after dinner I was making
strawberries (sic)
Thursday 14th. Friday 15th. rained a little both days
Saturday 16th. Maggie & I were very busy all day E. was very bad
with a sore face. She did not do anything. I feel very tired
this evening. We have got to milk yet. We had a nice thunder
shower this afternoon the rain has done a great deal of good. I
made pies, cakes, cleaned & done sewing & done several other
things
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�Sunday 17th. Mr. Whitmarsh preached at the Works in the morning
Albert Maggie & I took dinner at Bentleys a lot of them walked as
far as Heaths Hill with us Angeline, Caroline Rose & Norman Brady
came all the way took tea & then went home. It has been a cold
windy day
Monday 18th. another windy disageeable day.· Was doing the house
work most of the day sewing the flounces on my dress the rest of
the time. I feel miserable today. The mosquitoes commenced
today
Tuesday 19th. Wednesday 20th. busy as usual doing house work
milking, feeding calves. Nine cows to milk, xxcc.
Thursday 21st. a very warm day r received a paper from Harry
with Mrs. Foulds death & her brother John McGregor was drowned at
sea when the Anglo Saxon was wrecked. We quilted a quilt this
week. Maggie has a paper from Charley 8.
Thursday 21st. Friday 22nd.
finished their spring work
Working very hard as usual the boys
Saturday 23rd. a very hot day I have suffered with the heat
today had a great deal of work to do too. E. & Albert went out
to the Works on horseback after tea. I feel rather lonely today
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�Sunday 24th. Queen's Birthday. Very warm & the mosquitoes are
awfully thick I didn't spent a very agreeable day it is too very
warm. E.A.B. & Caroline Rose took dinner here I was reading most
of the day
Monday 23rd. Bill Jenkinson is doing the white washing today we
are all very busy doing the housecleaning done the kitchen &
drawing (sic) room
Tuesday 26th. we cleaned the parlor today I felt tired a little
at night & the flies such torments they make me feel savage.
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19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario
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James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1892-1893
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1894
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1895
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1896
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1897
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1898
James Bowman Diary, 1898
James Bowman Diary, 1899
James Bowman Diary, 1900
James Bowman Diary, 1901
James Bowman Diary, 1902
James Bowman Diary, 1903
James Bowman Diary, 1904
James Bowman Diary, 1905
James Bowman Diary, 1906
James Bowman Diary, 1907
James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part One
James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part Two
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<p>FRIDAY 31ST Dec 1898</p>
<p>We did hours and hauled 4 foul loads of manure from. {name?} went to town after dinner. Paid {illegible} 5.00 on account. Paid {illegible} Renfold $10 00 on their account. Paid {illegible} account $6.20</p>
<p>Saturday 1st Jan 1898</p>
<p>{illegible} I hosed in morning and I took kyma 3rd Louis Brudrro Bull {illegible} in afternoon.</p>
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<p>Thursday Jan 6th 1898</p>
<p>We chored around barn most of day. C got pave glass in 10¢ at Morris. bgt wrat. 10¢ worked in root house in afternoon</p>
<p>Friday 7th fine</p>
<p>We hauled turnips from pit to root house about 125 bush went for 5 rush grains 25</p>
<p>Sat 8th fair windy</p>
<p>hauled two loads turnips and went to town, bgt weat 1 50 apples. 80 ¢ Baskets 60¢ Lantern glasses 14. Candies 01. teapot 25¢ pencils 01¢ spoons 05¢ grains 30 paid for yesterdays. 25 spoke for a turkey hen from Geo {Hyfe} pries to be $1.00 oatmeal 90¢. Flax in 25 paid for mercury $1.00</p>
<p>Sunday. 9th fair</p>
<p>Inez Willie & I went to church in morning all children to S.S. and Mary, Jean & Charlie to church at night</p>
<p>Monday 10th fine & soft</p>
<p>I went over to John {Mountins?} with a Polled Angus grade heifer to trade with John for one to kill got there at 4 pm. found all well. looked around a little and went over to Saudys in evening. took a look at his stock & then went back had quite a chat. was much pleased</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11th Dec Jan 18978</span></h2>
<p>I got a heifer from John & give him five dollars to boot. {scratched out} I also brought 3 bags of oats fro to change {sord}. took a look at Sharps cattle on way to Burts sale. The cattle sold well. highest was a cow 150.00</p>
<p>Wensday 12th wet</p>
<p>we chored most of day bgt brains. 25¢. went to town bgt glass ¢5 got cattle stock insured in the waterloo mutual for $1000.00 paid premium $1.00 got over all to Cottenade</p>
<p>Thursday 13th fair</p>
<p>we chored around barn most of the day</p>
<p>Friday 14th fair</p>
<p>I took grist to town in morning 11 bags at 5,55¢, paid Mckenzies bill 5.36 4.36 horses shod 1.00 paid wardells for {live?} $2.25 bgt gro. 50¢. went to see about thrashing. bgt scribbler for Inez. 05. stamp for J</p>
<p>Saturday 15th snowy</p>
<p>we chored & got up two loads of wood from around {cruk?} got a load of clover hay from Jas Alderson. 2305 at 5.50 = $6.30</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. Jan 16th 1898</span></h2>
<p>Mary. C. Jean & W. went in morning to chuch. all children to S.S. Inez & I to church in evening heard Rev. Clown of Toronto it was ^a very high standard he held. I enjoyed it but feel I need sdaly to climb higher.</p>
<p>Monday 17th fine</p>
<p>C & I worked at wood I went to town paid Jas Alderson $6.30 for hay grain 25</p>
<p>Tuesday 18th well</p>
<p>we chored in morning and I took {mo?} 1 to Bruders Bull in afternoon. I went to town in morning got chainss fixed 25¢ postage for Jonathon 05.</p>
<p>Wensday 19th fine</p>
<p>we chored & went for grains in morning 50¢. I worked at wood and & Charlie went to Institute meeting in afternoon</p>
<p>Friday Thursday 20th {illegible} {Friday and strikethrough in different colour ink}</p>
<p>we chored & I went to p as a deligate to the convention to appoint an independant candidate for the Ontario Legislature. Mr Anderson of Puslinch was the chosen candidate. paid $1 to Mr Scroggie for {McHaffe?}</p>
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<p>go back one day for Friday</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 20th Jan 1898 wet</span></h2>
<p>we chored and I went to Mr Geo Fyfes for turkey & took children to school then went to farmers Inst-itute meeting for an hour & a half. then took no 1 to Bruders bull and also put Mayflower Elm Park Maflower 1st to Kymas heir</p>
<p>Saturday 22nd dull</p>
<p>we chored & killed heifer in morning % went for grains 25 & chored in afternoon, went to town in evening bgt. dry goods for Jean 19¢ for Mary got Inez shoes mended 50¢ Charlies 30¢ willies pants suit 25 40 paid Mr Scroggir for Dawson's {tricicle?} bgt bag onions</p>
<p>Sunday 23rd dull & windy</p>
<p>Inez, W & Jean I went to church in morning heard Rev Strachan on the 3rd verse of 1st psalm Like tree planted by rivers of water All children went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 24th fair</p>
<p>we chored in morning cut up beef and cut some wood in afternoon Jim & Katie called today</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25th Jan 1898</span></h2>
<p>I went to town in mor-ning after chores were done. sold meat 84 " a 5 1/2 Harbart {Laadlry?} = $4.62¢ sol not paid yet. sold hide 54 " A 8¢ = $4.32¢ = credited at Heares got photos a Burgess & sold paid $2.50 for Jonathon {raed} $25.00 from Jonathon. Came home and went to Brewery for Grains 25¢. Croff Day brought out eight students to see the stock spent an hour or two and then Charlie & I turned turnips in root house making a home suit for Willie {illegible}</p>
<p>Wensday 26th fair</p>
<p>C hauled box of straw to Scroggirs and about 2/3 2/3 load of manure home in afternoon he hauled a load of manure from Ryans bgt paper & {A{ cards. 20¢ stamps 06¢ I went in to see vet about Bob's leg & did chores C hauled a load of wood.</p>
<p>Thursday 27th dull</p>
<p>we chored in morning and cut wood in afternoon Dr Ireland v.s. was out to fix Bob's leg he brought D. McKenzie to fix on shoes. went to entertainment 10 20 ¢ for Inez and Jean</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Jan 28th 1898</span></h2>
<p>C & I chopped wood in in morning and got grist ready and thrashed about 4 1/2 bush peas</p>
<p>Saturday 29th fine & cold</p>
<p>I took grist to town in mor-ning 12 bags. {ink blot} 10 oats & 2 cow traded 1 1/2 bags peas for 2 1/4 bags corn. peas a 55. corn at 38. bgt flax 25 a 2.30 60 ¢. Shoes mended for children 50 ¢, stamp for children 03 & for a 03, stamps & {cutters?} for self 12 ¢ paid Scroggirs 10.00 paid bal on gro 16¢, dry goods for Jennie 65, {Rafs?} for WIllie 15¢ a oil</p>
<p>Sunday 30th fine</p>
<p>All children went to church in morning & Sunday School Mary and I stayed at home all day Tory took a {colier?} at night and I could not get away.</p>
<p>Monday 31st dull & snowy</p>
<p>Charlie went to Byr's thrashing I did chores and went for & took back Blacksmith to fix stifle shoe on horse he was away from shop one and 1 1/2 half hours, bgt salts at Maddock's 25¢ Licorice 15.</p>
<p>Tuesday Fed 1st 1898</p>
<p>C sick I went to Byrs thrashing in morning came home & did chores at noon & chored in afternoon</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wensday Feb 3rd 1898</span></h2>
<p>did chores & took children to school C is some better today. went to post office after dinner</p>
<p>Thursday Fed 3rd</p>
<p>Took children to school and did the chores</p>
<p>Friday 4th fair</p>
<p>we hauled three jags of straw into barn and one load to Sleemans 3 1/2 this squares up for manure that I have hauled so far</p>
<p>Saturday 5th snowy</p>
<p>C worked at chores I went to town in morning bgt gro 60¢ stamp drawers for C. $1.15. scribbler for Jean. 05. spool 10. Ink 05. Candies 02 pans. 05</p>
<p>Sunday 6th fine</p>
<p>Inez, W & I went to church in morning. heard a young woodstock man preach on John 10-10. I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly it was a real good sermon . All children went to S.S. Mary & C went to church in evening</p>
<p>Monday 7th fine</p>
<p>did chores and cut down an elm tree in morning. & sharped saw. Mr Sharp came over and we went to see Bull. came home and took him to station at night</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday. Feb 8th 1898</span></h2>
<p>after chores I went to O.A.C. to see about school business Mr Mills & Mr Ryde are agreeable to help. Mr Titter seems to favor leaving things alone. went to see pedigree of prince of Thorndale 1886 his sire {illegible} Daw are both from Ermine Baurer 1750 went to see Mr Zavitz he advises me to send for Kendal's early sweet corn. C & I cut saw logs in afternoon & did chores litter card 03</p>
<p>Wensday. Feb 9th Soft</p>
<p>we did chores and hauled three two loads logs to mill and</p>
<p>Thursday 10th fine soft</p>
<p>I did chores in morning & took load of logs to mill in afternoon and brought home a load of lumber, got Douglas shod in front {fast?} 25¢ at McKenzies, sent samples of peas & oats, away to {striles?} and {paurer's?}</p>
<p>Friday 11th - soft & warm like April</p>
<p>I did chores and took Mary & Jennie to Barkers in afternoon then went to P.O. & sawmill for lumber & did chores C's knee is still sore. Litter card. 03 wrote to F. W. Hudson esq</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat Feb 12th 1898 fair</span></h2>
<p>I did chores & went to town twice. bgt Lantern glasses 18¢ got chopping done. 10¢ bgt Bran 30 Bruders Bull is gone for Buf as now we will have to look to other quarters for our stock Bull paid G. B. Hood 25¢ {illegible} to Farmers Institute Scribbler for W & pencil 05</p>
<p>Sun Feb 13th fair</p>
<p>Mary & Inez went to church in morning. C & I are both laid up scaresly able to do chores. I. J & W went to S. S.</p>
<p>Mon Feb 14th snowing</p>
<p>Chored & wrote letters in morning Mr Benson was here to see about thrashing & went to town after dinner bgt hinges & bolts. 30¢ nail & hooks 23¢ paid D Reeds account $3.00 paid for medicine for Douglas 50 his mixture for itchy legs is one two ounces fine sulph, plumbe acrt. 2 oz water 1 1/2 pints and told me to give him one table spoonful of sulphur twice a day</p>
<p>Wed Feb 16th cold & clear</p>
<p>We chored & took children to school in morning & got grist ready. and in afternoon I took grist to town. 94 hw & 40 peas exc-hanged for 14 bushels corn. Chopping 25 1 bag bran 332 Oatmeal 15 stamps for Jonathon 06 other stamps 03</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tur Feb 15th 1898 - put wrong days work for yesterday</span></h2>
<p>we chored almost all day & flailing peas & cleaning them in afternoon.</p>
<p>Thursday 17th fair</p>
<p>Charlie & I did chores and threw back turnips to make room for a box stall.</p>
<p>Friday 18th Dull & soft</p>
<p>C & I worked at box stall in root house what time we had to spare from chores I went to P. O. ect. sent 5.00 to Miss Winslow London {paid?} Insurance policy $1000 in Live Stock for 3 years Postage .07¢</p>
<p>Saturday 19th fair</p>
<p>Boys chored & I went to town in morning did not do any business tried to sell cow we worked at box stall in afternoon. Mr Cull came out to see cow.</p>
<p>Sunday 20th dull east wind</p>
<p>Jean. W. & I went to church heard Mr Mills preach, Ch Inez & Jean went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 21st Storm from east</p>
<p>C & I finished box stall in morning & fixed sharp pru & thrashed two floors peas</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Feb. 22nd 1898</span></h2>
<p>we worked at chores & took children to school. I went to town after dinner. bgt hinges and bolts 25¢ Kyma 2nd and Kyma 5th each had calve Kyma 2nd heifer K.5th a bull.</p>
<p>Wensday 243rd fair</p>
<p>we did chores and cut some wood and went to school meeting in evening did not accomplish much, reed, 1.00 from Mr Marber for Bull service</p>
<p>Thursday 24th snowy</p>
<p>we worked at chores and wood went to P. O. stamps set. 02</p>
<p>Friday 25th fair</p>
<p>we I went to town after morning chores were done and then we this stamps 16¢ young Hendry from Dundalk came to see our stock he seemed quite pleased with them</p>
<p>Saturday 26th fine</p>
<p>After chores were done I went to town and saw a few men about business but did not do any - need an order from J. S. Pearees C London for 850 bush siberian oats. at 50 ¢ per bush H. O. b. London paid taxes $33.33 paid Tolton Bros. 5.00 on account I bgt 50 bush Siberian oats from Jas Heron : paid 25¢ to Mrs Denyse</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 24th Feb 1898 fair</span></h2>
<p>In, Jean, W & I went to church in morning heard Dr Briggs t on a bruised reed shall he not break and the smoking flax shall he not quench. he was very good, Children all went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 25th fine</p>
<p>M I went to town to buy Siberian oats from Hewen got 50 bushels a 35, $17.50 in afternoon C & I went to bush & cut wood Mrs Misbat came this evening one of our grade ewes had three lambs one died bgt stamps 06</p>
<p>Tuesday 29th</p>
<p>Tuesday Mar 1st 98</p>
<p>We did chores & sold two cows to J. W. Atkinson in morning, we {are get?} $102.00 on a years 10 mos {hive?} for Rose and Trixie. I went to vote in afternoon</p>
<p>Wensday 2nd fine</p>
<p>I did chores & cleaned some oats in morning and went to Lindsay's sale in afternoon bgt pair ewes & a fork $18.30 one died about two minutes after we loaded so I just got one ewe, gave my note for $18.30 John & Willie Mountain came for seed grain & to see about stock</p>
<p>Thursday 3rd fine</p>
<p>we got seed ready & John started off about noon. he bgt heifer $25. meat $3.00 sold calf & sheaf to Tom for $ 20.00 delivered in {illegible} reed $10. reed to {illegible}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday March 4th 1898</span></h2>
<p>we did chores and attended the arbitration case re the extension of NO 7 ^school section boundary did not accomplish anything but put in the most of the day sold skin to Hewer 90¢ {cr} on account</p>
<p>Saturday 5th fine</p>
<p>After chores were done I went to town. bgt 140.00 corn @ 40¢ pr bu stamp 03¢, J. W. Atkinson signed his note for $102.00 for our two cows and took it home to have his father sign it, read</p>
<p>Sunday 6th fine</p>
<p>Mary. C & Jean went to church all children went to S.S. we all stayed at home in evening</p>
<p>Monday 7th fine</p>
<p>J. W. Atkinson came and got Rosie and Trixie & gave me his note for $102.00. I took a cord of {heading} to saw mill in afternoon . two loads 2 cord at $2.25 = $4.50 this paid our old account & I paid $1.25 for this years account. went to P.O. stamp</p>
<p>Tuesday 8th fine</p>
<p>Chored & got up wood in morning C thrashed peas & I went to trans-ship a calf for Will on to C.P.R. Halter 20¢. Turnips 25¢ stamp 05 got note discounted at Bank {rce} $95.95</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wensday Mar 9th fine</span></h2>
<p>C did chores & I went to Jas Hunter's sale, I did not bid buy but bgt a mare from my Bro W. for $150.00 to apply on principal that he owes me. spent $1.20 to go up and 50¢ to come back reed 45¢ from Wll for turnips & Halter</p>
<p>Thursday Mar 10th fine</p>
<p>I chored & saw about thrashing asked hands & went down to Sorbys with Joe Bennett had quite a pleasant chat with him</p>
<p>Friday 11th Dull</p>
<p>went to get tank in morning and we thrashed in afternoon peas turned out 365 bushels</p>
<p>Saturday 12th fine wet</p>
<p>I took tank home & bgt corn 205.11 a 40.00 per bush stamp cards 09. sent ad to Farmers advocate</p>
<p>Sunday 13th 1898</p>
<p>Jean & I went to church in morning heard Rev. Scott. C & Jean went to S.S. we all stayed home in evening</p>
<p>Monday 14th fine</p>
<p>did chores & sold prince in morning I read $2.00 on him and he ^Mr Hastings is to take him by april 1st I went to town in afternoon sold peas 810 bgt corn 140.00 205.00 & 635.00 oats 360 || a 32 1/2 per bush 3.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 14th Mar. 1898</span></h2>
<p>got 9 bags grain chop & got 45 || flour, paid for flour & chopping 45 & 61 ¢, shoes for Willie $1.00 shoes for Inez & Jean $2.00 Mary's shoes mended. 45</p>
<p>Tuesday 15th 1898 fair</p>
<p>We did chores and cut wood the rest of the day. had R. McRae in in afternoon 25 paid him 45¢ for saturdays work</p>
<p>Wensday 16th fine & warm</p>
<p>did chores in cut wood. C went to Mitchells cutting in afternoon & R helped me with wood. I went to town at noon bgt got the mail & bags from J. S. Pearce, for oats, & 1 peck Kendels early giant corn</p>
<p>Thursday 17th fine</p>
<p>we worked at wood all day W.R. Walker came tonight with good accounts from Glen-ford and Hamilton</p>
<p>Friday 18th fair</p>
<p>we worked at wood all day Jas Sharp came to get Mr & Mrs Scott . had Jennie bap christened spent a pleasant evening. W. R. W went to Mount Forest this evening</p>
<p>Saturday 19th fine</p>
<p>we did chores & cleaned oats in morning left 12 bags siberean oats at station ready for to ship to J.S. Pearce & co London sent 1.75 to {witness?} for advertising {rails?} 06</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Mar 20th 1898</span></h2>
<p>Mary, Inez & C went to church in morning & Ch Ine all children to S.S. I stayed at home all day.</p>
<p>Monday 21st fair</p>
<p>we cleaned grain in morning sent 68 bu & 24 || of Siberian oats to J. S. Pearce & co London and ten bush to Augustus. Converse Upper Malbourne Tucker paid Freight on Pearce's $2.73, got seive fixed. 25. P Cards & 02 stamps, 08¢ bgt C Oil 60¢, sold hen to R 30¢</p>
<p>Tuesday 22nd Dull</p>
<p>we cleaned grain & cleaned a sheef peas</p>
<p>Wensday 23rd fine</p>
<p>R plowing orchard, C Rolled old meadow & part of new I went to town after dinner sold chickens & turkeys $1.50 bgt, drugs 33¢, stamps, vet 15¢ reed 1.00 for Mandesuri Barley 1 bush barley {half of?} 1.00 in potatoes</p>
<p>Thursday 24th fine</p>
<p>R. plowing all day C & I piling wood in morning & C rolling in afternoon & I spread horse & cattle droppings on meadow I went to post office stamps for Mr Garmans Book & Pills 28¢</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Groceries</span></h2>
<p>153 / 95 $1.55/99 $1.39/98 10/98 75/99 $1.43/101</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Johnathon Baltry</span></h2>
<p>495/348 25/351 05/351 1.30/353 03/355 1.00/354</p>
<p>$1.00/360 25/360 20/362 04/365 05/366 50/367</p>
<p>40/366 $25.00/368 19/366 20/368 68/369 05/340</p>
<p>05/372 06/372 07/382 20/384 $1.40/384 31/388</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday. Mar 25th/98 fine</span></h2>
<p>R choring 7 C rolling meadow in afternoon. I hauled manure from G. T. R. yards 4 Loads a 1.00/25</p>
<p>Sat 26th fine</p>
<p>R hal hauled 3 loads manure in morning, R was off in after-noon, paid him $3.25. Inez shoes mended & marbles 07¢ hauled 2 loads manure in afternoon.</p>
<p>Sunday 27th wet</p>
<p>We Inez & I went to church in morning. heard Mr Scott preach, All children went to S.S. Inez stayed for dinner with Miss {Staweard?}</p>
<p>Monday 28th wet</p>
<p>I took children to school and C went for manure. hauled four loads, sent 3 pcs to Exhibitors re Jacques</p>
<p>Tuesday 29th fine</p>
<p>C. hauled bal of manure in the morning. 2 loads paid them 25 per load = $3.75 cut down big poplar tree & chored Mr D. Reed called today</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Charity account</span></h2>
<p>75/90 75/92 20/93 25/94 75/96 62/96 25/97 311/99 25 45/105 05/106</p>
<p>50/106 10/106 75/107 25/109 25/108 04/111 25/110 70/112 25/114</p>
<p>28/116 27/115 20/120 33/122 08/123 28/124 45/129</p>
<p>18/130 27/131</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">C Germans 1897-8 account</span></h2>
<p>.10/349 1.20/360 .50/360 .25/360 1.50/360 1.00/360 8.00/360</p>
<p>25/344 30/369 03/36.9 $1.15/370 28/381 $1.25/385</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wensday 30th wet 1898</span></h2>
<p>we chored and got grist ready in morning went to town in afternoon red for & state potatoes, got Harrow fixed 25. Lock & steeple 15¢ pants & braces for C. 1.25 Envelopes 05. C chored in afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 31st fair</p>
<p>we hauled wood & went for grains at brewery. 25¢ C & I went to see Stones cattle</p>
<p>Friday April 1st 1898</p>
<p>Mary went out to Whittakers this morning. C & I worked at wood rest of day C went for her in evening.</p>
<p>Saturday 2nd</p>
<p>I went to town to get my teeth fixed $2.75 n.p. reed $30.93 for oats, from J. S. Pearce. paid Hewer for oats $17.50 reed {illegible scribble} bgt. grains, 25¢</p>
<p>Sunday 3rd fair</p>
<p>Mary, C & W went to church all children to S.S.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday. Apr 4th/98</span></h2>
<p>C & I chored & I went to town in afternoon, took mower to Toltons It was to be about six $ got two bags corn at presents got store back fixed 10¢ sent $90 to W. R. Walker charge 10¢ Mr Pickering & Mr Martin came out tonight we had a little prayer meeting W.R. Weaver also left all pretty well at home.</p>
<p>Tuesday 5th fine</p>
<p>I went to town in morning bgt 3 barrels, 25¢ paid for grains at Brewery went to O.A.C. with {Myse?} & {Elau?} back May 1st Inez's shoes mended & scribbler</p>
<p>Wednesday 6th fine & cold</p>
<p>C went to Seroggs for manure in morning & I did chores in afternoon we hauled manure on {mangrl?} ground. I went to P.O. in evening sundries 06</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday. Apr 7th 1898 fine</span></h2>
<p>Mr. Wagg & I went over to Mr Sharps after leaving the Heifer at Rockood for John Mr W. bgt a bull from Mr. S. we got home about dark</p>
<p>Friday 8th fine</p>
<p>we chored & set cutting box in morning & cut in afternoon</p>
<p>Saturday 9th fine</p>
<p>I went to town in morning & afternoon, bgt. ^second books for Inez & Jean 40/20, boots for Jean 1.00 got 500 bran 3.00 1.00 milk 70¢ nail 18¢</p>
<p>Sunday 10th fine</p>
<p>Inez, Jean, W & I went to church Heard Rev. Scott preach, we went to class also. All children went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 11th fine</p>
<p>we started cultivating today in no 5 & harrowing</p>
<p>Tuesday 12th fine</p>
<p>C cultivating all day R.M cutting wood & fixing fence M I bgt 2 bus grass & clover 8.00/4.00 1/2 alsike, a $2.25/4.50 less 50¢ $13.75 at Jackson & Sons, 1 bal. salt. $1.00</p>
<p>Wensday 13th fine</p>
<p>C & I sowing oats & grass seed in no. 5</p>
<p>Thursday 14th fine</p>
<p>We finished no 5 and and started behind bush. R working at fence. bgt grain, 25</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Apr 15th 1898</span></h2>
<p>C cultivating & harrowing in morning the rest of us picked over oats Mr Sharp brought two men to see our stock. H. A. Dinsmore Granton he has bgt mysie if she proves in calf in three weeks for $125.00 or when she is in calf. J. Friendship came tonight for 8 10.00/60 bush Blue peas did not pay for them = $ 4.90</p>
<p>Saturday 16th fine</p>
<p>I got potatoes & grain ready to shif R finished ^sowing patch of oats behind bush Charle did cultivating and rolling R working at fence in afternoon. bgt pail 25, bags 50¢ stamps & cards 21. left two bags at {Lee's?} for Mr Murphy $1.00</p>
<p>Sunday 17th Dull</p>
<p>Mary. Jean. C & W. went to church in morning & all children to S.S. I stayed at home all day</p>
<p>Monday 18th fine & cool</p>
<p>We sowed Barley in no 2 & sowed clover & Timothy with it. R working at fences sol 1 bunch peas to Mr Johnston. 60¢</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th April. 1898 wet</span></h2>
<p>I took Charlie to Dentist this morning. Drugs 05 stamps 13¢ recd a order for 2 bags empire state potatoes</p>
<p>Wensday 20th Dull</p>
<p>we finished sowing barley in no 2 in morning and cultivated corn patch near barn C went to get his teeth finished in afternoon, Mr ^Jos Phillips Maidstone cross came to see Lord Douglas we did not make a bargain</p>
<p>Thursday 21st fine & cool</p>
<p>Mr. Phillips looked at stallion & looked around farm I went with him to station about ten AM</p>
<p>Friday 22nd wet</p>
<p>we chored & finished taking stock in morning I went to town bgt corn 72¢, stamps 04¢ books for Inez & Jean & Willie sheared Rams in afternoon filled potatoes and and chored sold a lamb to Korman Butcher $4.00</p>
<p>Saturday 23rd fair</p>
<p>C. {gang?} plowing & Jean picking potatoes. I went to town with grist 7 bags. reed an order for 3 bags & state potatoes. $2.25, reed $ 4.00 for launch & 50¢ worth meat also $133.00 from Will. paid amt m. 35.00 cheek 15¢ stamps. 20¢ grains. 38¢ Paid R. Mr Rae $2.00 reed $1.50 for potatoes</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. Apr 24th/1898</span></h2>
<p>Inez, W & I went to church & Inez Jean & C to S.S. we all stayed at home rest of the day</p>
<p>Monday 25th fair</p>
<p>I went to town in morning got grist, chop & grains 35 came home & gave Mr Benson his bag of peas & he took at a look at Lord Douglas & about noon Messers Ehmer Dyment & Jathere Dyment came & bought Lord Douglas for $230.00 gave me their note for the full amount. Due in five days. went to the Bank & found out that it was all right & let them have him.</p>
<p>Tuesday 26th fine</p>
<p>C & I worked on barley ground in morning went for grains at noon 35 rp. Took W Batty to see the Doctor he has the measles. bgt stamps & card bgt bags. 05¢ 15¢ sold calf to Butcher Korman</p>
<p>Wensday 24th fine</p>
<p>I finished sowing, Barley this morning & peas in afternoon, C rolling in morning and harrowing in afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 28th fine</p>
<p>I worked at rolling all day. C is plowing & cultivating</p>
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James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1892-1893
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1894
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1895
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1896
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1897
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1898
James Bowman Diary, 1898
James Bowman Diary, 1899
James Bowman Diary, 1900
James Bowman Diary, 1901
James Bowman Diary, 1902
James Bowman Diary, 1903
James Bowman Diary, 1904
James Bowman Diary, 1905
James Bowman Diary, 1906
James Bowman Diary, 1907
James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part One
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">James Bowman Diary 1897</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Transcribed by Rural Diary Volunteers</span></h3>
<p>fair & warm Friday Jan 1st 1894</p>
<p><br /> We were cutting peas all day with Baleys Machine started about 9 a m quit at 11.00 a m started about 2:30 P.M quit at 5:15 P.M Saturday 2nd soft & dull we were cutting all day finished the peas an Sunday 3rd fair & warm Father & I went to church we had a very good service both in class & congregation Mina went to R.S.</p>
<p>Monday 4th {fa?ness} I went to the mill this morning with ten bags oats to chop 60¢ P. in afternoon I went to vote at York road school I voted for Barber, Hales, & North. bgt Charlie a pair of shoes. 123. stamps for C 12¢ Father Sam & Co worked in barn all day School bags underwear for Mina 1:00</p>
<p>Tuesday 5th colder with little snow Sam & Father working around barn I went to Mrs Hugh McDougalls funeral, as I came back called at Aunt Jane's for dinner, bgt barrel salt: 110, leather, 25, wax & buckles 05, hemp 10 stamp for M 12. spool 04</p>
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<p>Wensday Jan 6th 1897 cold We chored in morning at getting up wood and preparing for cutting straw. We cut in afternoon Envelopes, 05</p>
<p>Thursday 7th fair</p>
<p>Sam and I cleaned up barn floor in morning Father went to town for 5" salts for bull, sam dug post holes for sheep Yard in afternoon & I chored. Father cutting brush in grounds</p>
<p>Friday, 8th fine Sam & I made yard for sheep. Father underbrushing along the creek.</p>
<p>Saturday 9th fair Sam Father & C underbrushing I went to town, bgt beef $3.00 Salts 50¢ Groceries at serogges np. eggs, .18 I gave bull medicine have given him three doses of salts, 2" on Thersday 3" on Friday and . 4½ on Saturday and still he is only slightly physiced. I exercised him along with it today gave him an injection last night</p>
<p>Sunday. 10th fair Mina, Father & C went it to Church, Sam went home I stayed at home all day</p>
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<p>Monday Jan 11th 1896</p>
<p>Father and Sam underbrushing I chored in morning went with Jas. Sharp through Guelph with a cow Lady Kyma. Came home. Ireland the vet. Surgeon came out to see the bull. C. Ritchie from Lucknow, Miss R. Shortreed and Mary Nisbet came this afternoon. Received a letter from Will with ten dollars enclosed</p>
<p>Tuesday, 12th fine & cold Sam and Father, underbrushing I went to a meeting that was held before the Committee on Tariff reform. It was very interesting. All asked for free corn, many for reduced tariff on Agricultural Implements also on coal oil, wire fence ect I did not do any particular business. Scribbler, & exercise book for C 10¢</p>
<p>Wensday, 13th fine Father Sam and I worked at wood all day. did rather a small days work. stamp 3¢</p>
<p>Thursday 14th fine Father & Sam cutting wood I went to town with grist of chop. 15 bags, did not get it back. bgt 500" of flour & 45 oatmeal flour @ $12.06 I paid 10.00 scribbler for Mina & stamp 08 stamp for self .08</p>
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<p>Friday 15th Jan 1897 fine</p>
<p>Sam & Father working at wood all day. I went to town for chop in morning. paid .90¢ got 100 ft lumber planed. 50¢ paid D. Baley for cutting peas & oat straw $9.00 3 door fastenings .40¢ got in order for $2.00 in favor of H. Wade to register 2 Dorset sheep & 1 bull calf.</p>
<p>Saturday 16th Dull Father, Sam, C & I worked all day cleaning up the trees and wood around the grounds. R. Cunningham came to see about insurance this afternoon. we did not make any arrangements</p>
<p>Sunday 17th wet Father, C & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Scott preach, it we were at class also. Mina & C went to S.S.</p>
<ul><li>Lady had bull calf today</li>
</ul><p>Monday 18th I went to see about insurance in the morning to G. B. Hood's also went to some of the old neighbors to see about potatoes, did not do any business. went to town in afternoon paid McKenzies horse shoeing bill $4.90. borrowed 50¢ from him. Insured contents of barn $1000 extra. paid $2.50</p>
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<p>M Tuesday. Jan 19th 1897</p>
<p>Father and Sam choring and cleaning up underbrush Wm, Tuck & I putting door in house, putting latches on barn & stable doors & putting in a ventilator.</p>
<p>Monday 20th Dull Sam and father cleaning up brush, I worked in henhouse and did chores Rose had heifer calf today</p>
<p>Thursday 21st Dull quite a snow storm last night. Sam hauling up wood. Father and I fixing sheep pen</p>
<p>Friday 22nd Dull & stormy Father & I worked at sheep pen. Sam finished hauling up wood and chopped a little then worked at sheep pen. put Heather Bell to Kyma's Heir.</p>
<p>Saturday 23rd. Stormy Father and Sam and Charlie cleaning peas. I went to town in morning bgt. C. oil and glass. 65¢ Envelopes 12¢ stamp 01¢. suet. 10¢ Mr and Mrs P. B. Kelly came today Father went to Soeby's with him I Took him to Whitelaws he bgt two bulls there</p>
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<p>Sunday Jan 24th, 1897 Stormy & Cold</p>
<p>Father, Mina & C went to Church in morning Father and I in evening heard Rev Dr. Parker preach a missionary sermon. It was full of strong arguments.</p>
<p>Monday 25th Stormy Father and Sam cleaning up grain. I chored. M. P Doyle came to see the Cattle and Scroggie's Man for straw.</p>
<p>Mina & C's fees. $4.00</p>
<p>Tuesday 26th Stormy Father and Sam cleaning oats. I worked at sheep pen John Barber came with a cow this afternoon he also paid me for last years cows. 3.00 I sent $10.50 to Hamilton for Will & he sent me $10.00 bal n owes me 50</p>
<p>Wensday 27th cold Sam & I fixing sheep pen Father choring. stamps 09</p>
<p>Thursday 28th fair Father choring. Sam & I getting overlays for sheep pen Kyma 2nd had heifer calf today</p>
<p>Friday 29th fair We put sheep overlays over sheep pen and laid floor fixed ladder ect. and cut a little wood.</p>
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<p>== 300 == Saturday Jan 30th 1897 fine Sam Cutting wood in fallow Father, hauling dry wood into wood shed, C. Choring & helping Sam I went to town bgt 13 bags potatoes, @25{uncertain text} 1/4 beef, @ 5 1/8 = 15-' = $7 65 putty 05,</p>
<p>Sunday Jan 31st 97 fine</p>
<p>Father. C. & I went to Church heard Paisley sheet minister preach on "How old art Thou" which question Pharaoh asked Jacob when he was introduced by Joseph. I took aunt Jane to see. Andy Nisbet this afternoon he is at St.Joseph's Hospital. Mina & C went to S.S</p>
<p>Monday 1st Feb 1897 fine</p>
<p>Father Choring, .Sam & I cutting wood & saw logs in morning in afternoon I went to town bgt Bran & mids $ 2 55, Sam hauling wood in afternoon</p>
<p>Tuesday 2nd fair</p>
<p>we took two loads of logs to mill. I took Kyma 4th to Bruders bull prince of Thomdale.</p>
<p>Wensday 3rd fine</p>
<p>We took a load of logs to mill. I chored in morning Father working at wood S & I cutting logs in afternoon we got home a load of Lumber in morning.</p>
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<h2>Contents</h2>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_4th_Feb_1897_fine"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 4th Feb 1897 fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_5th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 5th fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_6th_Sloppy"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 6th Sloppy</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4th_Sloppy"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4th Sloppy</span></a></li>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 4th Feb 1897 fine</span></h3>
<p>I hauled two loads of logs to mill. Sam & father cut two loads and also cut wood at the house while I was away I brought a load of Lumber home axe ground 15c 15</p>
<p>returned the 15c saw to G B. Morris, but Lady to Kymas Hur, & K. {illegible} to Lord Aberdeen 3rd</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5th fine</span></h3>
<p>I hauled logs to mill</p>
<p>Father and Same cut two loads and cut wood while I was at town</p>
<p>Paid 100c {illegible} 50c 50</p>
<p>Look Sales Kyma {illegible} to O.A L Bull.</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6th Sloppy</span></h3>
<p>I hauled two logs of logs to</p>
<p>mill brought home. 660 ft {illegible}</p>
<p>plank. paid taxes $35 38 {38 cents, underlined and in superscript } 35.38</p>
<p>Borrowed 4500 {00 cents, underlined and in superscript} Bank Commerce</p>
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<p>For 4 months, @ 4%. paid Mrs Nisbet $1.55 sold butter $1.96 price above butter} & eggs. 47 196 155</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4th Sloppy</span></h3>
<p>Father, Mina C & Sam all</p>
<p>went to Church I stayed</p>
<p>at home with Mary and Did the chores, Father {illegible}</p>
<p>went on evening, heard a good sermon on, Davids</p>
<p>good control of himself in trying times</p>
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<p>Monday Feb 8th 1897 fair</p>
<p>I took a grist of chop to mill 15 bags 90P in afternoon took a load of logs to Mill. father and Sam Chopping wood. part of timer got sleigh fixed. 50¢</p>
<p>tuesday 9th fair</p>
<p>I went to mill with logs and brought home lumber 600 feet. Elm plank Sam cutting wood in brush and Father at house. Sam & I cutting wood in afternoon. bgt writing paper 35¢</p>
<p>Wensday 10th fair</p>
<p>took a load of heading bolts to town. 1 1/4 cords 280/@ 225 Mr Robertson brought 35 bags seed potatoes. @ 875/25I paid Mr Foster dentist $1 50 Paid W. Cowan for bull servic $1 00 Sam Chopping all day. Father Choring Father hauled up two loads of wood, in afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 11th Dull</p>
<p>I went to town in morning sold Butter & eggs. @ 14 each tried to sell Lumber. Stewart offered me $22 00 per Mr for 1.293 Cherry. Went to Bedford in afternoon got six sleepers @ $1 75/30 each Sam & Father Father @ fair cutting wood all day</p>
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<p>Friday Feb 12th 1897 fair stormy</p>
<p>Father and sam cleaned Pats in morning. finished the seed oats and we all cut wood in afternoon</p>
<p>Saturday 13th faie</p>
<p>Mary woke me about 1.30 A.M. to send for Dr. Savage and Mrs Gibson as she was not U feeling well. SThey arrived between 3 & 4 and baby was born about four P.M. It is a little Girl. Mary is quite cheerful and baby well I went to town for some things this evening bgt bed pan 1 00 Groceries 40¢ at Seroggies nP. we are feeling very thankful to God for His goodness to us.</p>
<p>Sunday 14th fair</p>
<p>I stayed at home all day. Father, Mina, C & S went to church. the Dr Cawe out in morning, Mary and baby are both doing well</p>
<p>Monday 15th fair</p>
<p>Sam & Father chopping wood hauling rails and getting up logs, I went for. Mary Nisbet in morning, bgt cup & heater 11¢ put notier of birth in paper + sent away some papers & letters 47¢ 5¢ for paper for C</p>
<p>Tuesday 16th</p>
<p>Cut posts for stable stalls and took them to mill to get cut</p>
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<p>Wenesday 17th 1897</p>
<p>Father & sam working at wood and we also hewed the sleeper for horse stable and did the chores</p>
<p>Thursday 18th</p>
<p>We put dip on the cattle in morning & Father and Sam worked at wood in afternoon I took posts in to get grooved took butter & eggs to Seroggie's butter 42¢ eggs 49. groceries 54</p>
<p>Friday 19th faie</p>
<p>I took load of logs to mill in morning. and went to Jackson's Sale in afternoon bgt binder $20 00 on time Sam & Father hauling stone up logs & wood.</p>
<p>Saturday 20th</p>
<p>I took load of logs & mill aand brought home some pine lumber. Sam & Father hauling stones. I choring C & I went for binder & Father & sam cut down Chery tree & did chores sold theee chickens to Mr Simpson for s1 00 to be taken in groceries</p>
<p>Sunday 21st fair</p>
<p>Father, C & I went to Church in morning. heard Dr Searle of New. York. Preach on All are Yours You are Christs' Christ in God's" it was good Mina & C went to s.S. Church of {knight?}</p>
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<p>Monday, Feb 22nd 1897 Dull</p>
<p>we put binder away in morning and. Sam made harrow double tree, Father & Sa Cleaned Cattle and put d soil on their backs {Kymayth?} to Kyma's Heir</p>
<p>Tuesday Feb 23rd Stormy</p>
<p>Father and Sam cut a load of logs in morning I chored all day. am not feeling well. Jim & Katie were here today, paid fees today. V stamp. 03.</p>
<p>Wensday, 24th fair & Cold</p>
<p>I took towo loads of logs to mill Sam & Father cut two x loads and chopped wood put rose to Aberdeen 3rd x Lady to Kyma's Laddie</p>
<p>Thursday 25th fine</p>
<p>Sam took a load of logs to mill in morning I took call to station Sent it to Joe Mountain got kettle mended 10¢ V pair socks for Charlie, 25 sold. 472 feet baswood to stewart @ 13 = $6.13¢ 281 ft Cherry @ 22</p>
<p>Friday 26th fair snowy</p>
<p>Father & Sam working at wood & choring. I went to town with grist of Chop. 10 bags, 60 {illegible} paid 55 bal on oatmeal, 50¢ for bran read. $4.25 an Lumber I sold to stewart 725 got store back at Rudds' 50 np Nails 30¢</p>
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<p>Saturday Feb 27th 1897 cold</p>
<p>Father was not well. n Sam Charlie & I hauled Turnips from pit. 8 loads, Willie feadley was out today,</p>
<p>Sunday 28th fine</p>
<p>I stayed home, & Father Mina I & S. went to Church Mr Glasford preached, Mina & C went to S.S. & S went to Church in morning ac</p>
<p>Monday 29t march snowy</p>
<p>I went to town in morning bgt geo, 75np, bgt 25 bag for Mr Kelly for $4 85, shaf took in 53 bush of peas to Mr Kelly, he is to sea mc the pay as soon as he sells them about 1st of May, at 60¢ per bush Mr Alderson & a Nephew cawe to see our stock in afternoon, Mr returned 15¢ to Mr kelly ant of the me {illegible} five dollars he gave me to buy bags</p>
<p>Tuesday 2nd fair</p>
<p>We hauled the bal of turnips from the pit six loads and two loads of stone to hen house, sent Dorset Ram's pedigree to Alie Fisher Trues N.S. Bowman's no/-508- ear Log V postage and paper for Mina</p>
<p>Wensday 3rd rough</p>
<p>Father and sam hauling Stone and I went out to Burts, to use his Stock did not do any business lost string of bells</p>
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<p>Thursday 4th March 1897 fair</p>
<p>Father Sam & I hauled stones & Chored. mina V bgt a phisics book 30¢</p>
<p>Friday 5th soft</p>
<p>Sam & I cut heading bolts and Father turned turnips in afternoon I went to town bgt Groceries ect, sold heading 2 1/4 Cords @ 5.056/2.25 to go on our sawing account brought home a load of Saw dust Coal oil. 60¢ Sam & Father hauling wood in afternoon</p>
<p>Saturday 6th fair</p>
<p>I took Father to Station in the morning bgt his ticket Sam went for load of manure and got saw I horses shod I went for a load of Sawdust in afternoon, 50np</p>
<p>Sunday 7th fine</p>
<p>C & I went to Church in the morning. Heard the Rev Scott preach on "Just Men" it was extra good. M & C went to S.S. Mr Wesley Kelly & Mr Harrington were buried today</p>
<p>Monday 8th fine</p>
<p>Sam Hauled two loads of Saw dust & free 1 Pay Dr Savage came to See Mary in afternnon. she has to go to bed again for a while. bgt a breast pump 50 Lemons. 05. borrowed 2 00 from Seroggei S took a box of Straw to Seroggies</p>
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<p>Tuesday 9th Mar 1897 soft</p>
<p>Sam & I cutting wood all day the Doctor came to see mary this afternoon and lanced her breast</p>
<p>Wensday 10th fine</p>
<p>Sam and I cutting wood all day.</p>
<p>Thursday 11th fine</p>
<p>Sam & I cutting wood all day. Dr came tonight will have to lance Marys other V breast tomorrow pen points for C 2¢</p>
<p>Friday 12th Snowy, Misty, Windy, Stormy</p>
<p>Sam & I cutting wood and choring paid Mina & C's fee 4 00 Glass 07 V stamp 03.</p>
<p>Saturday 13th fine & cold</p>
<p>Sam Cutting wood, I went to town in forenoon, bgt Sugar at Simpson's 25¢, did no other business</p>
<p>Sunday 14th Stormy</p>
<p>Mina. C & S went to Church in Morning I went in evening heard Rev. S. CSellery on 'Jeramiah & the Potter."</p>
<p>Monday 15th. fair</p>
<p>Sam to Eleven bags ^peas & oats to mill to be .Chopped. 55¢ Charlie & I chored in morning went to town in afternoon V bgt a suit for C, $11 hat $1, to be V paid in July, Drugs ect, 15¢ overalls for C 60¢</p>
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<p>Tuesday. Mar. 16th 1897</p>
<p>Sam & I cutting wood all day when I had any spare time. Dr Came this forenoon</p>
<p>Wensday 17th</p>
<p>I took sick this afternoon and did not help with the chores</p>
<p>Thursday 18th f.</p>
<p>Sam Choring & splitting wood, I in bed sick all day</p>
<p>Friday 19th fine</p>
<p>Sam Choring & splitting wood, I sick all day</p>
<p>Saturday 20th fair</p>
<p>C & S Choring & sawing wood I still sick.</p>
<p>Sunday 21st fine</p>
<p>We all stayed at home all day</p>
<p>Monday 22nd fine</p>
<p>Sam Choring & splitting wood, I still in house sick</p>
<p>Tuesday 23rd stormy</p>
<p>sam Choring & splitting wood I am still in house. Paper ^Laces ect for Mina 15¢</p>
<p>Wensday 24th sloppy</p>
<p>Sam took 16 bags chop mill oats 80¢ au in morning and turned turnips in Afternoon I went to Town and sacs the Doctor. got Medicine for Mary sold. butter & Eggs, 2.26. Gro 45 butter print ect. 40¢ drugs. 20¢ Fogs ect. 12¢</p>
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<p>Thursday 25th March 1897</p>
<p>Sam Turning Turnips in root house all day I helped with Chores. Mrs Gibson sick</p>
<p>Friday 26th fine & Cool</p>
<p>sam working at Turnips all day. I went. to Mc Craes for our Harrows and Harness look Douglas for Exercise in afternoon and. did chores Mina got a pair of rubbers 35¢ V stamps, 09</p>
<p>Saturday 27th fine</p>
<p>Sam finished turning turnips C & I went to town and got his Suit. also a hat for myself barley $1.39. Oil cake, 1 10 at Hewer's bran, 55¢, paid R Mc Rae 55¢ V Tia for Charlie, 15¢</p>
<p>Sunday 28th fine</p>
<p>Mina .C & Sam went to Church in morning T Mina & C to S.S. I went to Church in Evening heard Rev Scott on, The prodigal sow, it was a good Exhortation to a noble true life.</p>
<p>Monday 29th fine</p>
<p>Sam & I sawed wood all V day, Mina & C got scribblers 10¢</p>
<p>Tuesday 30th fine & warm</p>
<p>we finished sawing wood in morning ^Mary &^ I went to town sold eggs, & Butter, $1 34 paid Seroggie, $1 87, p.Co 02 Saw mr Luck he is coming on Thursday Sam working at wood</p>
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<p>Wensday, 31st March, 1897</p>
<p>Sam & I started to take Old slatts ect out of Horse Stable and I went to J. D. Hobson's Sale in afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 1st April</p>
<p>Sam & I working at Stable in morning and I in went to town in afternoon, bgt {short for "bought"} hardware of 272np Blacksmithing 10¢ paid $25 00 to Louis Bruder through. G. B. Morris. to be paid on Sat, I received $60 from Will yeseterday 60 00 to apply on his account.</p>
<p>Friday 2nd fine</p>
<p>Mr Tuck Sam & I working at Stable all day. Charlie got order Cashed. 5 00 paid for Leonie 10¢ 500 Seroggie's 13¢,</p>
<p>Saturday 3rd fine</p>
<p>I took seed oats & peas to Station 6 bagsl to {letter}T Martin Arthur, 2 1/c bu bag to J Loggins Palmerston, 2 1/2 bu oats to O J Ewing did not send the bush to Hayden ^Indiana as there was 31¢ Entry Charge at Customs Office, bg got lumber sawn 40¢, drug 20, P, Cards. 06.</p>
<p>Sunday 4th fine</p>
<p>C & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Scott preach on the rules of the Methodist Church, M & C went to S. S. {Sunday school}</p>
<p>Monday 5th Dull & warm</p>
<p>Mr Luck, S & I working at Stable I Took Mary to Do after dinner I bgt hinges ect, 45¢, at Jaw's I am 34 Years old today</p>
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<p>Tuesday Apr 6th 1897 Dull & mild</p>
<p>We worked around stable in morning & got implements ready. sam plowed Sod in no 2 in afternoon. I filled furrows in no 4 & cultivated garden, put ring in Kyma's Laddie.</p>
<p>Weneday 4th Dull</p>
<p>Sam plowing in no 2 all day I cultivated in new sod in morning took Mary to the Dr ang got Blacksmithing done 25 arranged to get Harness fixed $3 00, np bgt grass seed, & Clover $22 00 np at Jackson & Son's, Hardware. 87¢ returned, rake hooks 30¢ $1.38</p>
<p>Thursday 8th fine</p>
<p>Sam Plowing in Morning, I Cultivated a little on Turnip ground. Sowed two bags ^& oats in afternoon. S. Harr owing & Cultivating.</p>
<p>Friday 9th Snowy</p>
<p>I took a load of Turnips to town in morning, sold them for $2 50 weigh bill 10¢ 25 np. Went out to O. A. C. in Afternoon bgt 5 bush mandschueri Barley from Mr Rennie. for $3 00 paid 2.95 had quite a chat with Mr TDavitz. he gave me 4 pounds oats,</p>
<p>Saturday 10th fine</p>
<p>Sam Splitting wood I went to town. bgt. potatoes 25 Oat $5 43/@ 20{1/2?} Flour $4 00 Chopping 40¢, Apples to McDawson, 15¢ Paid Goldie's bill $13 52 paid C, Mc Dougall for harvest work $11 00</p>
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<p>Contd Sat 10th Apr 1897</p>
<p>Coal oil. 60. Nails 30¢</p>
<p>Sunday 11th fine</p>
<p>Mina. S. & Charlie went to Church I stayed at home with Mary all day, Douglas got to the Oat bin and took too many Oats, I gave him a dose of Salts 2 " and some got into his leungs and I had to send for Dr Reed he blistered his throat and sides behind his front legs, and gave him a purging ball, and saltpetre powders,</p>
<p>Monday 12th fine</p>
<p>Sam & I plowing sod most of the day. Dr Reed came and left another package of powder for Douglas Mc Dougall's heifer came back to Kyma's Laddie today</p>
<p>Tuesday 13th wet</p>
<p>Sam finished plowing sod and then we tidied things up around the barn and started to put floor in stable behind horses. I took Mrs Gibson home. bgt labels 05 stamps 06. sent sample of grain to Geo. Mc/" Kerrow Madison Wisconsin</p>
<p>Wensday 14th wet</p>
<p>Sam & I worked at Stable all day, got the floor in</p>
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<p>Thursday, apr 15th 1897 fine</p>
<p>Sam & I picked stones off Corn ground in morning and put on a load of turnips, in Afternoon I took turnips to town & had to bring them back. Sam Cultivating near Hales, Exchanged 3 bags peas with Mr Morrisdeslies Corners, 409." I gave 4300, sold four hens to Mr Webber for $1 75 recd $2 00 for 5 bush Oats Charlie bgt collar 08</p>
<p>Good - Friday 16th fine Showery</p>
<p>Sam Cultivating and harrowing Charlie rolling w harrowing I Chored & clipped ram H. Laudley and tow of his sisters Came out today.</p>
<p>Saturday 17th Dull</p>
<p>Puae chored a while in morning I clipped a Ewe, then as weather looked better we went to sow oats, sowed the rest of the day Paid Sam $1 00 tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 18th fine</p>
<p>Charlie & I went to Church heard Rev. Mr Scott, preach on The, Resurrection showing the reality of it, It was a good Easter, Sermon,</p>
<p>Monday 19th Cold & Blustery</p>
<p>I clipped Sheep. sam hauled stones off Corn patch.</p>
<p>Tuesday 20th fine & Cool</p>
<p>Shipped 3 bush S oats to W.J.{word covered with a stain} Devereux Ridge Town</p>
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<p>Tuesday Contd. Apr 20 1897</p>
<p>.Sold. 67 lbs Wool, to here {LI written on top} Jen for, 48 1/2for. 14¢ 18 1/2 for 13¢ = 9.19 sheep Skin 85¢ rings & Saw set 15¢ stamps ect, 02, sold hen 42 paid Insurance 5 00 hardware, screws 15¢ np</p>
<p>Wensday 21st fine</p>
<p>Sam. C. & I. picked roots off new land, ni Morning in Afternoon, M & C. went to Armshaws, Sam Cultivated & I. Sowed. finished the field near Hales,</p>
<p>Thursday 22, fine</p>
<p>We sowed no 4 ^with Oats and sam Started to Cultivate no 3, I got woed to take in the Bulls tomorrow Morning, I sold Fen bush of Oats to F. Wagg, Little Current, ManItoulin Island. sold nettie 2nd to W. R. Stewart Mc Cloud N. W. I, recd, $10 00</p>
<p>Friday 23rd</p>
<p>Took bulls in to Station this morning, Feed $2 37 got peas & Oats Chopped 65¢ Shipped Oats to Wagg, gave pedigree and Transfers to Mr Mc Crae to take along to Toronto.</p>
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<p>316 Saturday Apr 24th 1897</p>
<p>sam & I cultivated in new land in morning and Bultivated and sowed Oats, in no 3 in afternoon, went to town in evening. sold 12 " @ 14 = butter $1 68, bgt Groceries 1 48, paid, 2 00 to Church, Mr Metcaff for harness, $3 45 V stamps, 04¢, Shoes for C yesterday, 1 35</p>
<p>Sunday 25th Showery</p>
<p>I was not well and stayed at home all day. Mina & C went to Church in morning.</p>
<p>Monday 26th Showery</p>
<p>I finished Cultivating sowing Oats in no 3 and went up to Jim's to see about seed peas. We cultivated with both teams in afternoon on new land gave C two cents for hustling at his chores.</p>
<p>Tuesday 27th fine</p>
<p>I went to town, got meat from Hales 21 " bal due nu 40th V got pail fixed, 05, stamp for m stamp for self, 03 card 01</p>
<p>Wensday 28th fine</p>
<p>We Sam & I got up about 4 A. M. and sowed two bushels of Orchard grass on high land of no 3, then Sam finished harrowing new land first time & I cultivated in no 3 & rolled high part V gave mina 4 00 to pay fees sent 50¢ to H. Wade for certificate & Transfer of Nettie 2nd</p>
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<p>Thursday 29th April 1897</p>
<p>Sam Harrowed Sod in no 2 and I sowed oats and mixed stuff for Green feed in no 3 & also about 4 bush of Mandeschuri barley finished our seeding for this year, that is sowing grass seed, Took nettie 2nd in to Mr Stewart. recd bal of purchase money 55 00 55 00 harness mended. as s Lucerne seed, 85¢. sowed a small patch of Lucerne for cutting green</p>
<p>Friday. 30th apr Dull tad wind</p>
<p>We sowed 5 bags & a peck of peas in no 2g did not finish rolling, Sam Cultivating, ni Afternoon in new land paid Sam $15 00 * stamp 03 Kyma 3rd had heifer Calf</p>
<p>Saturday 1 May 1897 showery</p>
<p>Sam & C Choring in Morning I went to town with ten bags oats to Chop chopping 50¢, Baby Carriage 1 00 recd 1 00 frm Mr Friendship Cultivator teeth, $ 1 50 np bolts of 05 np returned 2 bags to Hewer & paid for two others, 05 10¢ stamp 13 p, Cs 02 spending money for C 05¢</p>
<p>Sunday May 2 nd 97 Dull & wet</p>
<p>C & I went to Church in the morning. Stayed for Sacrament Mina & C went to S.S.</p>
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<p>Monday May 3rd 1897 Dull</p>
<p>Sam Cultivating & Harrowing I took Mary To town bgt Mina's dress, goods. 6.73. hat 40. Chifon 20 hat for Charlie. 25¢ Dr Savages Dr Bill $1 45 bgt hat for self. 25¢ got horse shod 25np</p>
<p>Tuesday 4th fair</p>
<p>I finished sowing peas and went into town for two bags "Great divide" potatoes, and. 1 bag of "Silver Mine" oats, paid for 1 bag potatoes. {circle with a cross drawn through it}1 70 100 " Bran 55¢, stamp 03</p>
<p>Wensday 5th fine</p>
<p>I finished sowing peas * on new land this is the last of our grain seeding Sam Cultivating mangel ground in morning and picked stones, roots & stumps in afternoon I finished rolling peas in no 1 and Started at new land stamp 03</p>
<p>Thursday 6th Dull</p>
<p>Sam pulling out stumps & stones all day. I finished rolling new land & started to Cultivate por potatoes & corn Sold. John Crosby 12 bu Oats @ 30 Paid Mrs Gibson $10 00 on Ac paid sam 10¢ 5¢ for {botbh?} 5¢ int</p>
<p>Friday 7th fine</p>
<p>Sam & I worked on potato & Corn ground in morning & S in afternoon, I went to O.A.C. to see hurdle paid Mr Rennie 5¢</p>
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<p>Saturday May 8th 1897</p>
<p>Sam & I fixing fence all day. C. plowed in Manure for Mangels. Wilbert Nisbet came this evening to let us know Cindy was dying I went to Hospital with him Andy was dead before we got there. We went down to see about Coffin ect the whole of undertakers bill is to be $41 00 28 for Coffin 6 hearse. 3 shell. 4 for shroud I bgt two waists for mina. 18¢/39 bananas 10. paid seroggie 1 00 recd $3 60 from John Crosby for Oats shower at night</p>
<p>Sunday 9th fine</p>
<p>I. Mina. C & S went to Church in morning. Mary & I went to. Nisbets in afternoon to see Andy, and I went to Church in Evening,</p>
<p>Monday, 10th fine</p>
<p>I went to town in morning got plow & harrow fixed 75¢ paid. Jacksons for seed $22 00, bgt seed ect from 2.35 Hewer Hardware, $1 36 at Morris np, I went to Andy Nisbets' funeral this Afternoon Sam went for two loads of sawdust. Sundries for Mina 34¢.</p>
<p>Tuesday. 11th fine</p>
<p>bgt 6 bags 30¢ I took. Kyma 4th to Bruders Bull. Prince of Thorndale 18861 got a load of hay from sowed Mangels and carrots</p>
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<p>Wensday May 12th 1897</p>
<p>I went to town in morning with 7 15" @ 65 = 7 69 sent them to Hector RLae. Galt went down town got H 1/3 " Meat * at Hales: In Afternoon Mr Flick Sam & I worked at fence paid Mr F 40¢ for Afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 13th Showery</p>
<p>Sam and I put dip on Cattle and sheep in Morning & worked at fence and in afternoon worked at fence</p>
<p>Friday 14th Showery</p>
<p>Sam & I worked at fence all day, except about an hour in the morning, that we were Cleaning out sheep pen.</p>
<p>Saturday 15th fine & Cool</p>
<p>A little frost last night, I took a grist to mill, 10 bags, @ 5 = 50np borrowed $3 from Seroggie, paid Cooling. $12 for hay, bgt hat 13 " + for Charlie, 20¢ meat at hales 13 " Sam & @ Cultivating potato ground and working at fence</p>
<p>Sunday 16th Dull</p>
<p>C & I went to Church in Morning, Mina & C to S.S. + heard Rev. Mr Scott our no 2 ewe Lambed 2 ewes 1 ram today</p>
<p>Monday 17th fine</p>
<p>Sam and I worked at fence F 1/2 day 15¢ all day. Fred Mc Rae was + here in afteroon,, Our 3 shear dorset ewe had 3 lambs last wensday</p>
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<p>Tuesday May 18 fine</p>
<p>Sam & I worked at Fence all day. Our two Shear Model Farm Dorset ewe had two ram lamb tonight</p>
<p>Wensday. 19th fine</p>
<p>Sam & I put up fence on South side of no 2,</p>
<p>Thursday 20th wet</p>
<p>I went to Bruder's with Kyma 2nd Sam Cultivating & cleaning out sheep pen in afternoon I took off storm windows put on screen door fixed harness hooks in stable & cut some potatoes,. Willie Leadley out today,.</p>
<p>Friday 21st fine & Cool</p>
<p>I shipped 10 bush of Siberian oat to S. Rowe Bruce mines did not receive pay yet, at Hewers * bgt four bags @ 20/5 10 11 Cake 18¢ 10 " G Flax 70 at Goldies 9" + 9 pounds meat at hales. 25 " Germ 63¢</p>
<p>Saturday 22nd</p>
<p>We Finished the fence around pasture over by Hales, I went to warm the hands for roadwork. Went to the farm to see, the weeders work. I rather Prefer the american Machine, Went down town borrowed,. $10 int 25, recd $9 75 paid $5 00 for Mina to try Examination. paid Wakefield bill 30¢ V bgt seed Corn at Hewers 80¢ np hat for C,</p>
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<p>May 1897 Sunday 23rd fin Wet.</p>
<p>C & I went to Church in Morning. Mina & C went to S.S. .</p>
<p>Monday 24 th</p>
<p>Sam away all day. I went to Station to meet, Uncle R. Aunt M, & Mother they all paid us a pleasant visit</p>
<p>Tuesday 25th</p>
<p>Set Aunt M off on early train and mother off on a latey one,.</p>
<p>Wensday 26 th fine</p>
<p>Sam Finished plowing & Harrowed field for soiling, & hauled, load stones I sowed corn in morning and went to town in Afternoon bought a weeder, $10 00 to be paid in winter 8bu & 9 " of peas $3 66. Cucumber^s 05 Crimson Clover $2 94 buck wheat, ¢ bu 2 00/@50</p>
<p>Thursday 27th fine & warm</p>
<p>Sam picking Stones and raising drills for potatoes. I went to town to get pump sucker fixed 45¢ paid Seroggie 3 00 I had borrowed 13 " got 13 " of meat at Hales Mone paid Miss Stronic for DMinas dress V making, 3.93. Fees, $4 00</p>
<p>Friday 28th Dull</p>
<p>Sam raised drills in morning for potatoes & I finished No 2.. we cut potatoes in afternoon</p>
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<p>Saturday May 29th 1897 fine & Cool</p>
<p>Planted potatoes most of the day, 2 bags Greeat Divide 5 bags. Rose of Erin. and bal Empire State, I went to town borrowed, $140 for three for four Months, @ 7% recd $136 60 sent $200 00 to Blake Lash & Cassels to pay intrest on Mortgage, on their place "Elm park". recd a check from. Will for $60 00 also recd $31 65 from Mr Kelly last week Tuesday stamp ect 08</p>
<p>Sunday 30th fine</p>
<p>Father C & I went to Church I went to the Army Service did not enjoy it much, M & C. went to S.S.. Father & I took a walk in evening.</p>
<p>Monday 31st fine</p>
<p>Father, Sam and I working at potatoes all day.</p>
<p>fine & cool Tuesday 1st June 1897</p>
<p>Father took Kyma 3rd up to Bruders Bull. I worked at potatoes. Sam went for a load of manure got horses shod, 50¢, Bran 125 " 70¢ at Ryuns bgt a load of manure, 50</p>
<p>Wensday, 2nd fine</p>
<p>We finished Planting potatoes salt today. recd. $7.70¢ from. H.W. Lee for blue peas, sent $6 00 to Bryant press. Mr Harcourt Called today, and took some notes on our stock, Mr Grasse, Looked at farm about buying it</p>
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<p>June, 1897 Thursday, 3rd Showery</p>
<p>We hauled Manure today for Turnips and got things ready for Father to start pointing stamps. 06</p>
<p>Friday 4th fair</p>
<p>Sam & I hauling manure for turnips in morning Father went to see about stone & lime. Father & I plowed in afternoon and Sam spread manure.</p>
<p>Saturday, 5th fine</p>
<p>sam & C plowing all day in no.5, Father. pointing stable. I went to town in Morning. Sold butter 80¢ bgt geo 90 bal due at Seroggies 10¢ 11 " got {&?} 11 pounds meat at Hales. 5 " Nails at Morris', 15¢ np recd $68 62 from J. D: 68 62 Mc Gregor for bulls feed, on May 31st left a check in Bank to pay my two notes due on 9th for 85 00 recd $6 from Sleeman. 15 from w sleeman</p>
<p>Sunday 6th fine 6 75</p>
<p>Father Mina, C & S went to Church in morning and Father & I in evening.</p>
<p>Monday, 7th Showery</p>
<p>S.plowing all day Father pointing I went to town with grist of Chop ten bags oats, bgt 254 " Corn @ 34¢ per bush. = $1 50, paid for Chopping $1 10 10¢ for M for stamps, and {checkmark} 25¢ for pair socks for c</p>
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<p>1897 Tuesday, June 9th fair</p>
<p>Sam & I plowing all day in no. 5. Father pointing Stable</p>
<p>Wensday ,9th fine</p>
<p>Sam finished plowing & narrowed potatoes & corn I rolled in no 5 in morning & Father finished in afternoon. Johnston & Flick came to help me in afternoon with road along ridge to make a short road to draw ground to road.</p>
<p>Thursday 10th fine & Warm</p>
<p>R Mc here working with me on the road I put in the day with team. R has to be paid $4¢ Sam Harrowed Turnip field and. harrowed corn got Friendship's gravel box to do statute Labor with,</p>
<p>Friday 11th fine</p>
<p>We did road work today had. 3 shovelers in pit 3 spreader, one. grading with shovel & hose for two two teams three wagons, had Douglas scraping and harrowing two hrs</p>
<p>Saturday 12th fine</p>
<p>We worked on road today Paid R Mc for Two days & 3 hrs 1 75 paid Johnston for 4 hrs with team had two men in pit in morning we rake 1 spreader two trains. Sam put in his day today. recd $2.25 Bupu, Quirk & Brandon 2 25/75 each</p>
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<p>June 1897 Sunday 14th fine</p>
<p>Father and I went to Church. heard. Mr Scott. Preach, M & C. went to S.S. Sam away all day.</p>
<p>Monday 14th fine</p>
<p>I went to town got mower fixed $.1 00 1 00 started to cut rye broke it again and went back. at Algies cost 50¢ bgt 50¢ worth of cut hay, Sam plowing for Turnips all day Father fixing stone</p>
<p>Tuesday 15th fine & hot</p>
<p>We cut hay rye in morning & kiled some in afternoon, Sam finished getting turnips growed ready to drill. Mr Blight Came to see us tonight we were real pleased to see him</p>
<p>Wensday 16th Co warm</p>
<p>R.I R Mc raising drills for Turnips all day. I sowed about 3 acres, had mitchells drill Sam kiling rye, Father working around barn I went to town in Morning bgt tin pail 25¢ np at Rudds Tseed Ewe weighed 85" 60¢. Potatoes, 35¢, Wheat Germ. 60np 12 " {" = pounds} Meat 12 pounds. Ewe weighed 85" Took Mr B. to Station in evening</p>
<p>Thursday 17th Cloudy</p>
<p>R.I. R Mc Making drills all day. Sam. C Blackleys. & I hurled five loads Rye, & kiled up the rest C paid fees. Yesterday I borrowed it from him and have to return it with intrest</p>
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<p>Friday. June 18th 1897 fine Cloudy</p>
<p>We. Scuffed mangels in morning, Sam. Mowed R1 fence corners. R, Mc raised drills in morning and helped us to haul in rye in Afternoon, 8 loads today Mr Mitchells boy here & Father there</p>
<p>Saturday. 19th fine</p>
<p>Father still at Mitchells & his boy here,. I finished Cutting rye for hay S Gang plowed in Morning & got in hay & kiled rye in Afternoon,. C. B. & I pulled mustard, I pulled 4 000 in about two hours,</p>
<p>Sunday 20th fine</p>
<p>Father M & C went to Church in morning, Fa M & C to S, S.. And Father & I to Church in evening</p>
<p>Monday 21st fine</p>
<p>We hauled in four loads of rye. Mitchell's boy here I went to town bgt Turnip & rape seed. 2 00 beans 05 P. Green. 7" 1 05 brush at Morris for Cattle 20 ribbon for C, 05. Flag. 08 recd from Mr German $185 24 185 24 Paid Algie Tuesday for Blacksmithing. 70¢ ace suit in full</p>
<p>Tuesday 22 fine</p>
<p>"Diamond Jubilee" day, We hauled out Manure for Turnips and Plowed drilled part of it RI paid him 2 00. in. R Mc here all day R/Paid him 2 00</p>
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<p>Wensday June. 23/rd 1897 fine</p>
<p>we worked at Turnips all day. R. Mc here all day. R 1 8" I went to {Threes?} town in 8" meat at Hales Morning got meat 8 " bgt a pair shoes for C $1 65 Groceries. 70¢np at Seroggies</p>
<p>Thursday 24th fine</p>
<p>R 1 We worked at Turnips all paid him 2 00 day, R Mc here all day I paid him 2 00,</p>
<p>Friday 25th fine</p>
<p>We worked at Rape all R 1 day, John & Jennie came about noon and left after dinner, Father went with them to the farm.</p>
<p>Saturday 26th fine</p>
<p>R 1 We worked at Rape all day R making drills Sam, hauling manure till 3 Oclock, then he went to Mitchell's raising, Fatha went to Station at noon and. I went to telephone for Mr Batty to O.A.C, he C ame this evening and brought his daugher Maggie</p>
<p>Sunday 27th fine</p>
<p>Mr Batty. Maggie and I also Father & Charlie, Mr B C & I to S.S. And maggie Mina and C to Church in evening</p>
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<p>Monday June 28th 1897</p>
<p>R1 Mr Batty, C & I went to Whitlaw's to see their sheep then to Sorby's then to Stones. Sorbys horses look very good. Mr B was pleased with his visit, Went into town bgt P $2 00 potatoes 30¢, P, paid Sam $2 00. letter card 3¢ C bgt hat 10¢</p>
<p>Tuesday. 29th Wet</p>
<p>We had quite a few showers today, IWe chored all day had no men here,</p>
<p>Wensday 30th fine</p>
<p>I harrowed potatoes & corn Father pointed cellar & spread R.1 manure, R hauled manure six loads</p>
<p>Thursday, 1st July 1897</p>
<p>R1/2 We worked at roots in Morning &. rum this weeder over the cow patch. hoed some mangels sowed. some, rape & finished scuffling mangels & carrots in Afternoon. Mina .C & Maggie Batty went to picnic in afternoon</p>
<p>Friday, July, 2/97</p>
<p>R.1. Father & C hoeing in Morning and. pulling mustard in afternoon, W. Leadley here in afternoon, I went to town in Morning took Maggie Batty to Station, Went to see H. Leadley</p>
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<p>Friday July 2nd. 97 fine</p>
<p>about the bop. Henry is to have every Tuesday afternoon if possible to shoot at the range, np bgt 4 sheres at penfolds $1 30 hoe, 30 Oil can,, 15. oil, 3{2?} at Morris 9 " meat 9 " Meat at Hales, paid note at Bank $1{unclear}7. 53 paid. Account at G.B. Ryans $7 33 paid " {ditto account} at R.E. Websons $13 00</p>
<p>Saturday. 3rd fine very warn</p>
<p>R.1 Henry, Willie. C & I hoeing Mangels, Father Cutting Stone R. hauled one load manure & finished raising drills.</p>
<p>Sunday 4th very warm</p>
<p>Father, Mina & I went to Church & Mina & C to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 5th very warm</p>
<p>R1/2 Mind {straight line} trying her Exam, 10¢ Father Cutting stone, R helping Father in afternoon I cut hay in morning and got Mower fixed 75¢np Henry.W. & C, hoeing Mangels & carrots</p>
<p>R.1 Tuesday 6th fine</p>
<p>I mowed Clover a while in morning and, scuffled corn boys . hoeing and finishing Carrots. R & Father working at stone bridge. I took grist of Chop to Mill also part of Mower to be fixed. 11¢, Clevis 10¢ Chopping 95¢ paid sam six ^ five cents ¢ dollars^ 5 cents on winters Wages.</p>
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<p>Wensday 7th July 1897 fine</p>
<p>R1 paid him 5 00 Father working around barn. R at Mc Dougall's raising till 4 P.M. then Father & he worked at bridge Henry & Willie scuffling in morning & Charlie helping Father. we hauled 3 loads of hay and kiled what I Cut this morning.</p>
<p>Thursday 8th fine</p>
<p>R1 I went to town in Morning got. P. Green Can, 40¢, Linseed oil. 35 np at Morris 11 " strawberries 10¢ meat, 11 " Mutton 2 1/2 Steak 2 1/2. R & Father, working at bridge. sam putting P Green on potatoes, boys hoeing & , helping Me to haul in hay & kile up in evening ,</p>
<p>Friday. 9th fine & hot</p>
<p>Father & R, working R.'1 at bridge , Sam Finished putting P green on potatoes Henry, runming weeder in Afternoon. C & W Finished hoeing weeds out of potatoe & corn. C. scuffled in Morn after tea. I went to town in morning. bgb bgt, bag potatoes at Hewers 30¢np, returned Can to Morris. we^n t to Goldies for 100 flour charged at Seroggies 25¢P Oatmeal got Mower fixed 25¢</p>
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<p>332</p>
<p>Saturday 10th July, 1897. fine & hot</p>
<p>Father & Sam at bridge in Morning. I spread 50 Yds gravel on w.e. road, C Scuffling potatoes. Henry took Mary to town. she bgt shoes $1 10 Waist. 50. hat. 25, stockings spool 5¢. rbbon & belt 35 fo Jennie, bonnet 50 got. Basting for Scuffler.</p>
<p>Sunday 11th fine Dull sligt Shower</p>
<p>Father. M & C. went to Church in Morning, M. & C. to S.S. Mary & I to Church in Evening heard The Rev Mr Scott preach on. Eliga the Prophet and his Fortitude,</p>
<p>Monday 12th fair shower in evening</p>
<p>Father & Sam at bridge in Morning Henry & C. finished with weeder & scuffler for first time after that he hoed with Willie & C, took Sam's Job & Sam. mowed beaver grass on flat & I mowed Orchard, I went, to town got pitman rod of mower fixed 25. duster 75. Whip 25¢ at Metcaffs</p>
<p>Tuesday. 13th Showery</p>
<p>In morning Father finished building bridge. I plowed in rye stubble with gang plow Henry & Willie away to picnic Mr Leadley Came out to spend the day. Charlie & I went to the O.A.C in Afternoon took a look around stock & Experimental.</p>
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<p>Tuesday, July 13th 1897 Showery</p>
<p>plots, Sam Cutting grass on flat south west of house got Mower fixed at Algies 25¢ np.</p>
<p>Wensday 14th Showery</p>
<p>Sam. Mowing along creek C, Gang plowing. Henry &, Willie hoeing Mangels I took Father to Station bgt his ticket and Licorice 25 in Afternoon I went to see about bridge timber. & Scraper boys. choring around barn in Evening.</p>
<p>Thursday 15th fine</p>
<p>Henry & W Henry & Willie hauled Stones to bridge,, Sam finished Mowing. C Gang plowing H & W runming Weeder in afternoon & we put up hay in Orchard Sam plowing in afternoon</p>
<p>Friday 16th fine</p>
<p>Sam. plowing. C plowing. H C scuffling corn. I sowed rape in Corn grd, Henry runming weeder Willie hoeing. W & I turned hay. we hauled in two Jags &. kiled the balance of hay</p>
<p>Saturday 17th fine</p>
<p>I finished plowing rye grd. Henry runming weeder. sam putting Paris Green on potatoes C scuffling. W hoeing. boys hoeing till teal time : I went to town bgt. twine. 50@ 6 3/4 y 3 38 p Green & whiffletree end, 25¢, @ penfolds shoes at neil's, $1 25 for Willie</p>
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<p>Sat. July. 17th 1897</p>
<p>We hauled in bal of hay in evening 2 loads.</p>
<p>Sunday 18th Dull & Warm</p>
<p>Mina & I went to Church in the morning. M & C to S.S. we all stayed home in evening I wenti to Mr G.</p>
<p>Monday 19th Showery</p>
<p>I got binder knives sharpened in morning S. putting paris green on potatoes... H & W hoeing C. helping me, In afternoon. I broke binder. A went to town to get it fixed. 50¢ at penfolds N.P.. potatoe & rape seed at Hewers. 90¢ boys. hoeing turnips s C & I sowed buck wheat after tea.</p>
<p>Tuesday 20th Showery</p>
<p>We all hoed turnips in morning. and in afternoon Henry went to Shoot. the rest to hoe turnips. I starteddey to cut. fall wheat did not do much as rain came on.</p>
<p>Wensday 21st Showery</p>
<p>hoeing turnips in Morning fo Sam putting on paris Green in Afternoon. I cut patch of wheat near Fords. boys hoeing. Charlie went for P Green. $1 00 at. Penfolds</p>
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<p>335</p>
<p>July 1897 Thursday 22nd fine</p>
<p>.H & W & C. hoeing & scuffling till tea time, then. C Shocked wheat. I Cut wheat behind bush from 3 P.M. Sam Finished p. Greening potatoes and started to cut wheat around and stumps, I went to town in Morning.. took H bags oats to presents, Mill. to chop bgt 1500 bran at Goldies.. at 9 per ton, = 6 75 100 of flour @ $200. 200" mids. @ 1.20/13 oilcake 1 60, Corn & barley $1.48 at Hewers Nails at Morris. 15¢</p>
<p>Friday. 23rd Showery</p>
<p>I went to town for Chop. 14 bags 70np 13 1/2" Meat went up town bgt meat 13 1/2" Groceries, gt, rod fixed at Algies 10 boys all hoeing but Charlie & he scuffled all day</p>
<p>Saturday, 24th fair</p>
<p>H & W, hoeing till 2p.M. Sam till ten C scuffling all day Sam putting on P. Green in Afternoon. I hoed till ten then get binder ready & finished cutting. wheat & Started at rye & Cut the Dunbenny oats. we have 24 sheaves from 4" seed</p>
<p>Sunday. 25th Dull but dry</p>
<p>Mina & C went to Church in morning also to S.S. Mary & I went to Chalmers Church in Evening to hear Rerr McWillow</p>
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<p>336</p>
<p>Monday. 26th Dull & Damp east wind</p>
<p>Sam & H shocked wheat in Morning.. Charlie. scuffled potatoes till teatime. All hoed in afternoon I went to town in morning bgt potatoes. 17¢ Sythe & snath 15" $1 40np at Morris. 15" Meat @ Hales got. Letter Card. & p.cards. {playing cards} 8¢</p>
<p>Tuesday, 27th wet.</p>
<p>Sam plowed buckwheat in morning C & I scraped hill making new road Henry & W helped us, in Afternoon we all chored around barn, as it was too wet to Work Paid MrR.M.c Rae, $3 75 bring bal due to him</p>
<p>Wensday, 28th Wet drizzly</p>
<p>Henry W & I wor h^oed turnips Till teatime then H. set up sheaves that were down and Chored. Sam plowing buckwheat down all day, C scuffling Mina & I went to love feast Paid H $1 00 in evening, Paid Henry 1 00</p>
<p>Thursday 29th. fair & Dull</p>
<p>Henry away shooting Sam Plowing. W.C & I ht turnips in Morning &. at. Rye & Oats in afternoon. ncsold a ram to a Colorado Man for $10 00 recd 7 60 check for gravel from Council,</p>
<p>Friday 30th Showery</p>
<p>I Cut oats and barley from ten till 4 Pm. Sam plowing till noon then put P. Green on potatoes. boys Shocking & hoeing turnips</p>
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<p>337</p>
<p>Sat JucqJuly 31st 1897, fine</p>
<p>I went to town. in morning bgt bolts, 15. @. 3/4 Each = 12.25 @ 1¢ = 25 35" binder twine @. 6 3/4 = $2 37 fixtures for rack. 50¢. rivets @ Penfolds 02¢ Oatmeal & 90 rape seed 30¢ @ Hewers 9" meat 9" Meat at Hales, old iron. 10¢ horse Shod. 25¢ at Mc Kenzies paid Seroggie's for flour, $1 95 Sam finished plowind down buckwheat boys finished hoeing turnips first time,. C scuffling. till noon, in Afternoon we opened out Wheat and hauled in field near Fords five loads & shocked up the balance. that we had cut</p>
<p>Sunday Aug 1st 1897</p>
<p>Mina & I went to Church in morning.. took Sacrament C & M to P.S. Mary & I went to Church in Evening: Heard a good Sermon on, Judging others when we have not been in their Circumstances</p>
<p>Monday 2nd fine</p>
<p>had Mr Flick &. Johnstons team $1 50 to be paid about the end of the Month, we got fall wheat in and part of rye,</p>
<p>Tuesday 3rd fine</p>
<p>Sam & boys. hauled in bal of rye and. I finished Cutting field of oats.. & and started at rye,</p>
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<p>Wensday 4th Showery</p>
<p>Sam left this Morning sick I ground binder knife and finished cutting rye & hauled in one load of rye then we washed cattle.</p>
<p>Thursday, 5th fine</p>
<p>C & I put in rape in morning & C till evening I went to town after dinner had a chat with H. Leadley and then got 100" flour. 1 1/2 gal molasses @ 53¢/35 3 qt scrap.. 345¢. Lard 25 all at Seroggies. Clip at penfolds. 15¢, borrowed $10 00 from G. B. Morris till. Saturday Bgt. 10" Beef. 80¢, 6 Mutton 5. 30¢ hired a man tonight. for tomorrow 1 00 bgt ticket for Mother & Inez $2 20</p>
<p>Friday 6th fine</p>
<p>We had. Penfolds out to fix Binder in Morning. their time cost, $1 25. had Wm Farnell working all day @ 1 00 per day Mr Flick 1/2 day @ 1 00 Mr Benson Came along in evening. & arranged for us to thrash boo tomorrow afternoon I went to ask. hands in evening</p>
<p>Saturday. 7th fine</p>
<p>We hauled. 2 loads. of barley &. 2 loads of oats last night 2 loads oats & 1 load rye rakings lomg. today Wm here all day , 1 00 Sent entries of Stock to Toronto $12 00. bgt crockery, $1 75 np nptwine. 16 1/2" Twine. at Penfold's we thrashed this afternoon,</p>
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<p>339</p>
<p>Sunday 8th Aug 1897 Showery</p>
<p>Mina & C went to Church in Morning, & also to S.S. in evening I went alone to Church,</p>
<p>Monday 9th Showery</p>
<p>We finished thrashing at noon & I went to town W Farnell Plowed, & P. Fitzgerald. gang plowed & pulled peas, around field,, I paid Neil for Shoes $1 25 repairing for C. 20¢ recd $10 00 from s McCraefor ram 10 00</p>
<p>Tuesday 10th wet</p>
<p>P1 Pat here all day. Wm Farnell - left this morning I paid him $2 60, Pat is to get 50¢ per day. we Chored all day cleaning grain fixing bridge ect C. plowing the corner field Mr Ness of Quebec & Mr Sorty Came to see our stock & invite us to Montreal Exhibition</p>
<p>Wensday. 11th fair</p>
<p>P.1. P & C worked at bridge till noon. H Choring & I started to cut oats, Cutting all. afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 12th fine</p>
<p>P.1. I took 12 bags Chop to Mill. 2 bgs wheat, got Tory shod 13¢ harness mended 55¢ at Metcaffs in Afternoon I cut oats,</p>
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<p>Friday 13th Aug 1897 fine</p>
<p>P.1. pd him 50¢ We Finished cutting oats and stored the Binder away for the winter, Started at peas. got along fairly well. paid pat 50¢</p>
<p>Saturday. 14th fine till evening</p>
<p>IWe fixed road in morning then Cput peas with harvester till noon. hauled in 8 P.1. pd him $1 00 loads oats in afternoon I went to town at noon borrowed $100 00 for 4 mos: pd Morris $10 00 that I had borrowed. from him Mr F 1/3 day had Mr Flick from 3 P.M. Mrs Gay & Ethel went home today</p>
<p>Sunday 15th Showery</p>
<p>C went to Church in Morning C & I to s.S. & Mary & I to Church in evening,</p>
<p>Monday 16th Dull.</p>
<p>Henry & I Chored in morning I took home Mitchells Turnip sower. got grist oats ready & went to mill,, got black sumthing done; 10¢ paid algie's account, 25¢,. Mr {illegible} & W Benningfield are coming out tomorrow</p>
<p>Tuesday. 17th fine</p>
<p>We pulled Peas all day had. Pat. Fitzgerald, W.B. & Mr Denyes, expenses of today Charlie scuffling. Henry away shooting in Afternoon</p>
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<p>341</p>
<p>Wensday 18th Showery in afternoon</p>
<p>Mr D. Pat. w B & I Mr D 3/4 pulled peas till noon then P1 we. hauled four loads of W.B.1 10¢ Oats. paid w.B. 10¢ Paid Mr Flick 50¢</p>
<p>Thursday 19th Dull</p>
<p>we cleaned rye & set up the down sheaves. in WB.1 morning & C cultivated, Mr D 1/2 H. shooting rest of us pulling Peas.</p>
<p>Friday 20th fine</p>
<p>J.D.1 we pulled peas in morning PF 1/2 and. hauled in 8 loads in after W.B.1 noon got fork fixed at Algies 15¢</p>
<p>Saturday. 21.st fine</p>
<p>J.D.1 We Finished P pulled peas W.B.1 till dew was off then started to haul,. hauled 13 loads Paid Denyes. 4 00 Pat. 2. 00</p>
<p>Sunday 22nd fine</p>
<p>C went to Church in Morning. C & I to S.S. Mary & I to Church in Evening. heard Mr Scott</p>
<p>Monday 23rd fine</p>
<p>WB1 W.B, Henry, C & I hauled oats 8 loads. finished</p>
<p>W.J.1 Tuesday 24th fine</p>
<p>W.B.1 We hauled twelve loads till six peas and have about one load out, yet gave 1 bush wheat to S. Army.</p>
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<p>Wensday, 25th aug 1897 fine</p>
<p>we finished pulling peas & hauled bal {short for balance} in. 2 loads Two teams plowing in afternoon & one in morning W.B.1 I went to town in afternoon. paid S. Slater, $51 00 bring wage due him, bgt shoes for Mina $1 10 hardware $1 20 np at Morris groceries.</p>
<p>Thursday 26th fine</p>
<p>W.B W & C Plowing all day I went to town in morning 12 1/2" @ 5¢ Meat.. groceries 50¢. hardware 27¢. Flour $2 65 np. harness fixed 15¢ pads. 75¢, at metcaffs. Met Maggie at station & two Children, they are qute well. I went to town after dinner bgt clothes. $1.73¢ paid Sam Slater bal of wages, $3 62 paid mPresent the miller his account, 50¢. Canvas 10¢ sho pail mended. 08</p>
<p>Friday. 27th fine</p>
<p>wB.1 W & Charlie working at rye ground all day. it is about Two thirds sown. ga I went to town, to get bolt cutter to cut Bulls ring then. bgt dry goods. $9 45 recd an order for $7 00 pay for seven bushels of wheat to be sent to John Powel Norwood, Station C.P.R.</p>
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<p>August Saturday 28th fine</p>
<p>we finished sowing rye today. & Cleaned up seed wheat. recd {short for received}an order for four bushels wheat 400 paid Henry. $3 00 Thompson Porter {&?} Bauda P.O. DGlencairn Station G.L.R.</p>
<p>Sunday 29th Dull & Shower at night</p>
<p>M & C Leale went to Church in morning and. M & C to S,S. Maggie & I to Church at night.</p>
<p>Monday 30th fine</p>
<p>C gang Plowing, W & Henry, Choring. I went to Town shipped 7 bushels of Wheat to Mr powelNorwood po 4 bush to Mr porter. Bauda po took 3 1/2 bags chop to mill 15" got 15" Meat at Hales. got a load of saw dust 25¢ to Tomatoes, 25.¢ bags 60¢ Lantren. & c oil. 60¢. 85.¢ @ np penfolds Ticking $1 73, paid Mr Flick $1 50 boys & I pulled. ragweed & Mustard out of rape, got Mangels & Corn ready</p>
<p>{Handwriting changes} Tuesday 31st.</p>
<p>Mr Flick Started to shows. Mr Flick - day helping. Sorby's took Douglas</p>
<p>Wed. 1st: Sept.</p>
<p>C. plowing. Order for wheat $2.</p>
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<p>344</p>
<p>Thursday 2nd Sept 1897.</p>
<p>C. plowing in forenoon, rain in afternoon.</p>
<p>Friday Sept. 3rd</p>
<p>C. plowing all day. Barber's threshing without a man from here.</p>
<p>Sat. Sept 4th.</p>
<p>C. at Friendship's threshing Mutton 8lbs. Meal- Lucy. Jean & Willie came today. Charlie's socks 25¢.</p>
<p>Sunday Sept 5th.</p>
<p>Mina & Lucy. went to church in morning & M. to S.S. in afternoon.</p>
<p>Monday Sept. 6th</p>
<p>dy C. Mr. Flick 1 plowing to-day. Children started to school. Mr Flick at McDougall's threshing.</p>
<p>Tuesday Sept 7th:</p>
<p>" "{ditto Mr Flick} 1 Ch. & Mr Flick at Mitchells threshing.</p>
<p>Wed. Sept 8th-</p>
<p>J. Barber & C. McDougall started to work at fall-wheat, working all day. Ch, choring around barn.</p>
<p>Thursday Sept, 9th.</p>
<p>J. Barber, working all day & C. McDougall took wheat 3 to station in morning & worked all day. 45¢, freight charges. 12 lbs. Beef. Groceries 50¢.</p>
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<p>345</p>
<p>Friday Sept 10th 1897</p>
<p>C. McD. & J. Barber working all day. Ch. choring around. Tork load to station at night. Got 6 bay chopped 36¢.</p>
<p>Sat, Sept. 11th,</p>
<p>C. gang-plowing in forenoon. C. Mc & J.B. plowing in afternoon. Sugar 50¢.</p>
<p>Sunday Sept. 12th;</p>
<p>Mina & Jean to church in morn. " & Ch. " S.S. in afternoon Ch. & Mary " Ch. at night.</p>
<p>Monday Sept. 13th.</p>
<p>C. McD. & J. Barber plowing all day. Ch. choring. 10¢ for baby's ring. 10 lbs. Beef.</p>
<p>Tuesday. Sept. 14</p>
<p>J. Barber working all day. C. McD. " until about 4 P.M, Ch. choring in general.</p>
<p>Wed. Sept. 15</p>
<p>J. Barber working all day started sowing. Ch. harrowing. Bot. 92¢, for baby & myself.</p>
<p>Thursday Sept 16</p>
<p>Guelph Show. Nothing done on farm.</p>
<p>Friday Sept. 17th.</p>
<p>C. Mc & J. Barber finished fall-wheat to-day. Ch & C. Mc took load of feed in, at night.</p>
<p>Sat Sept. 18lh.</p>
<p>Jim & Henry came from London flour & C.G. went with J. to Ottawa 10 lbs mutton</p>
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<p>Sunday Sept. 19, 1897</p>
<p>Mina & Willie to church in morning & Mina to S.S. in afternoon.</p>
<p>Monday Sept. 20.</p>
<p>C. McDougall plowing all day. Henry choring. hmina's books $4.95 Groceries $2.47 Dry Goods 884. Mina's fees. 2.00</p>
<p>Tuesday Sept 21st.</p>
<p>C. Mc Dougall plowing all day Henry choring in general.</p>
<p>Wed. Sept. 22nd.</p>
<p>C. Mc plowing all day Paid mr Johnson $1.50 Carbolic acid. 10 Fly. paper.. 05</p>
<p>Thursday Sept. 23rd.</p>
<p>Paid F. Barber 60¢. C. M c Dougall plowing till noon, & cutting corn afternoon. Henry away at shooting-match. Mutton,</p>
<p>Friday Sept. 24th:</p>
<p>C. Mc. & Henry cutting corn, all day.</p>
<p>{Handwriting returns to normal} Saturday 25th</p>
<p>H Finished Corn and chored C & I Came from Coteau to Toronto bgt 1 loaf bread 0.7 {James' trip explains appearance of new handwriting}</p>
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<p>Sunday. Sep 26th fine</p>
<p>We arrived this morning about 7 A.M. and got stock and things home. Henry went home</p>
<p>Monday 27th fine</p>
<p>We bound & hauled in corn C Mc Dougall in afternoon paid. C. Mc Dougall</p>
<p>Tuesday 28th fine</p>
<p>I went to Mont Forest C Mc went to Mc Crae's to fill silo.</p>
<p>Wensday, 29th Fine</p>
<p>I found all the folks well and preparing for the wedding. We went to the wedding. then sam Bride & Groom off after dinner and. we all went home, had quite a chat with</p>
<p>Thursday. 30th fine</p>
<p>I waited till noon for Will to come home with Harry then came back home to Guelph We had quite a talk about future arrangements but nothing is decided yet,. I called at, R. Jackson's on way home</p>
<p>Friday 3d Oct 1st fine</p>
<p>I paid Father 1 00 Hannah, 25,¢ Tom 5 00 loaned Tom 2 00,</p>
<p>Friday Oct 1st 1897</p>
<p>paid Mr Flick. 3 00. we chored most of day, Tom & ^Emma started for Hamilton,</p>
<p>Sat, 2nd fine</p>
<p>Taking up G. Divide potatoes W.Walker Called, bgt shoes for Inez $1.28 & Jean 45. & Charlie 1 50</p>
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<p>348</p>
<p>Sunday Oct 3rd 1897</p>
<p>Mina & I went to Church in Morning. Heard Mr Scott M, & C to S.S. Mary & I to Church in Evening Mr S Preached on the 3 Hebrew Children</p>
<p>Monday 4th fine</p>
<p>I paid C McDougall for working while I was at shows $12 paid sresent for Chopping. 18¢ bgt. nails at penfolds. 12" 36¢</p>
<p>Tuesday 5th fine</p>
<p>WB1 pd 10¢ W Benning ton here today we Worked at Potatoes all day. paid W 10¢. I am to give him 30¢ per day</p>
<p>Wensday 6th fair</p>
<p>W.B.1 We worked at potatoes all day.</p>
<p>Thursday 7th Dull</p>
<p>C & I worked at potatoes in morning went to town in afternoon. paid for grist 68¢, Paid D.r Savage $30 00 Sugar $1 00 Candies 0.8.</p>
<p>Friday 8th Dull</p>
<p>Tom & Emma came last night, and went away today. C & I working at potatoes between times. Mysie had twin heifer Calves, last night</p>
<p>Sat. 9th fine & Cool</p>
<p>We worked all day at potatoes bgt. shoes for Jeane. 60¢ Inez shoes 1 10 Willie shoes 125 Suit for W. 2 90 2 75 1 45 ford & J paid w Bennington 50¢ salts. 25¢.</p>
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<p>349</p>
<p>Oct 1897 Sunday 10th/11 fair</p>
<p>Mina, C. Inez, Jean, & Wiilli went to Church & S.S. Mary & I went in evening heard rev Mr Scott on the sort of reading to avoid it was, very approprate</p>
<p>Monday 11th fair Dull</p>
<p>n1 We picked potatoes all day, had Lev. Doyle @ 40¢ &. N. Kennedy at 50¢</p>
<p>Tuesday. 12th fair</p>
<p>C & I put dip on Cattle in N 1/2 morning and killed a lamb in afternoon boys came & we worked at potatoes stanPs sent, $1 50 to Bryant Press</p>
<p>Wensday. 13th fine</p>
<p>We picked potatoes in morning N 1/2 and went to O.A.C. Sale in Afternoon, did not do any buying. gave C 10¢ boys here 1/2 day</p>
<p>Thursday 14th fine</p>
<p>N1 N here all day Leo 1/2 I paid L 1/2 Leo for what he had done 1 00 Paid L 1 00 we almost finished the potatoes.</p>
<p>Friday 15th fine</p>
<p>we finished potatoes & hauled Cow home; then got barn ready for thrashing. went to see Mr Benson. we are to thrash. tomorrow afternoon paid Mrs Gibson 10 00 bgt Oat meal 85¢, borrowed 125" oat chop,</p>
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<p>350</p>
<p>Sat. 16th fine</p>
<p>we prepared for thrashing in morning. thrashed oats in afternoon, Mrs Ford 1 hand. Porters 1. McCrae 1. Bye 1. Mitchell 1. Barber 1. Mc Dougall 2. Mr Johnston, 1. our oats only turned out fairly. about seven N.1. hundred bushels. had. N. Kennedy all day</p>
<p>Sunday 17th fine</p>
<p>Mina, Children & I went to Church, in morning and Mina C. & Children to s.S. Mary., C C to to Church at Night.</p>
<p>Monday 18th fine</p>
<p>N.1. We Cleaned up barn floor in morning and grist of Chop, 14 bags ^ boys went to pull Mangels and took, chop to mill. Paid. Jas Ryan $2 75 for manure, paid O.A.C, Note, 36 oc paid for Chopping 70¢</p>
<p>Tuesday 19th fine</p>
<p>N.1. we worked at Mangels all day. Mr Burt & Mr {Corsan?} called this morning to see stock Minas Fees for oct 2 00 Making dress. $2 30 postage 06</p>
<p>Wensday 20th Dull</p>
<p>N.1. we finished the mangles we have, about 500 bushels. got one load Carrots.</p>
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<p>1897 Thursday. Oct. 21st Dull & damp</p>
<p>N.1. 50¢ Nicholas & Charlie working at roots. I went to town tinsmithing done 10¢ drugs. at morris for J Batty 25¢ hardware, 05.P wire. 85¢ stamps ect, 18¢, sent. $1 to F.W. Hodson Toronto Members fee for John Sibbald went to saver to see about line fence front half is his he has 360 feet in front of barn and we have 444 behind</p>
<p>Friday. 22nd fair</p>
<p>We. Finished Carrots and N1 started at Turnips</p>
<p>Saturday 23rd fair</p>
<p>n.1. we worked at turnips all day. Bruder called to sell his bull. Scribbler for Inez, 05¢</p>
<p>Sunday 24th fair</p>
<p>Mina.C. & Children went to Church in the morning and S.S. Mary & I went Church in evening</p>
<p>Monday 25th fine</p>
<p>N1 We worked at turnips f. 1/2 all day..</p>
<p>Tuesday 26th fine</p>
<p>N.1 We-worked at Turnips all J.1 day we finished pulling Greystones & hauled 5 loads Soap & ointment for Mina 35¢ Postcards 02</p>
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<p>352</p>
<p>Wensday, Oct, 27th 1896 R P</p>
<p>N.I.40¢ We worked at turnips boys J.I.32¢ Pulling at 4¢ per row I went to Parson's sale in afternoon. bgt. hoes 45¢ chain 25¢, bedstead, $1 25, Milk pans 20</p>
<p>Thursday Oct 28th fair</p>
<p>N.I.. 346 We worked at turnips all J.I.36 day, hauled in 19 loads in afternoon</p>
<p>Friday 29th cool. & Clear</p>
<p>N 08¢ we worked at Turnips all day J. 08¢ N & J, left after they had pulled two rows, C & I pulled {11?} rows in morning & I He in Afternoon we hauled four loads in</p>
<p>Saturday 30th fair & Cold</p>
<p>C & I worked at turnips + Heather Bell calved today by L.A-3rd {Lord Aberdeen 3rd, name of cow} in morning. and children helped us in afternoon</p>
<p>Sunday 31st Dull.</p>
<p>Mary Inez & I went to Church in morning. Mina C & Children to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 1st nov 1897 Dull</p>
<p>C & I pulled turnips all all day. Paid nicko Joe Doyle $1.35.</p>
<p>Tuesday 2nd Wet</p>
<p>we chored & pulled a few turnips. I arranged to take sleemans rotten grain & hops for manure at 40¢ per Cuad and sell him straw at 3 10 to start as soon as plow stops</p>
<p>Wensday 3rd</p>
<p>We worked at turnips all day</p>
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<p>353</p>
<p>Thursday, Nov 4th 1897 fine</p>
<p>We Finished taking in Turnips and. hauled ther loads of Cabbage. Paid nicholas Kennedy $6 30 for helping with potatoes & Turnips,</p>
<p>Friday 5th Dull</p>
<p>we. Took some Cabbage to. Barbers and Friendships, were pleased to have something to give them in return for what they given us since we came here, abov we put about 1 30cabbage in eellar and 1.00 in pit, and still have some to spare</p>
<p>Saturday 6th Dull & Cold</p>
<p>C & I pulled Stumps in morning and C Plowed in afternoon Maggie came today, we went in to town and . bgt shoes for Inez P. Cards. 05</p>
<p>Sunday 7th fine</p>
<p>Mary:C, & Children went to Church & S.S. Maggie. & I went to Church in evening heard. Rev, Mills on whatsoever thy hand find{loop of M partially filled in}th to do do it with thy, Might</p>
<p>Monday 8th Dull</p>
<p>C & I plowed all day behind bush, I sold sheep to Hales in morning {1 or 7}2 11 to be credited on my account</p>
<p>Tuesday 9th Stormy</p>
<p>C & I fixed Turnips in & Potatoes ni: Cellars.</p>
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<p>354</p>
<p>nov, 1897 Wensday 10th/" fine</p>
<p>I went up to Bruders this morning to see about bull he looks well, in Afternoon I went to town with 6 bags chop 30,¢. took 5 bags Turnips, 1 bag Cabbage save Mangels. total. $1.10.. 21" lamb. 1 1/2 $1 57 to Leadleys. 6 Cabbage. & 1 bush 25¢</p>
<p>Thursday 11th</p>
<p>10" Lamb to W. Tuck @ 8c80</p>
<p>Thursday 11th Wet.</p>
<p>We chored &. went to town in forenoon in afternoon we plowed centre ^ field behind bush in morning bgt shoes, for self .$1 50 sold L Skin 80¢ stamp 03 Lime 15¢</p>
<p>Friday 12th Windy & Cool</p>
<p>C & I Plowing all day with both teams,</p>
<p>Saturday 13th fair & cool</p>
<p>C & I Plowed most of day I went to town at noon mr Barber brought cow to bull in afternoon</p>
<p>Sunday 14th Dull</p>
<p>Maggie Children & I went to Church in morning heard rev. Dr. Griffin. preach we promised 50¢ to. Superanuated fund, Children all went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 15th Misty</p>
<p>C & I finished plowing behind bush.</p>
<p>Tu Tuesday 16th chilly</p>
<p>we picked stones off Corn patch & Started to plow</p>
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<p>355</p>
<p>November 1897 Wensday 17th cold</p>
<p>we plowed .corn patch & manured it c hauled two loads on to the corner patch near Fords, I went to town, bgt bread 10 2¢</p>
<p>Thursday. 18th fair</p>
<p>I took 8 bush & 5" of wheat to Mill @ 10¢. recd 36" flour to bush took a grist of chop. 8 bags 40 paid for the oat chop I borrowed Stamps for. M for self 70¢ 1 load manure from Ryans Stockings. 65. Ammunition 28¢ got horses shod $1 50</p>
<p>Friday. 19th Dull</p>
<p>C brought 1 load of Manure from J Ryan's & we changed a box of straw to Kenney. for some manure got harness mended $1 10 we hauled one load from Yard</p>
<p>Saturday 20th fine</p>
<p>We took some wood into wood_shed in morning and picked stones in afternoon C hauled a load of manure from Seroggies in morning & took in a box full of straw</p>
<p>Sunday 21st fine</p>
<p>Mary. C. M & Children went to Church.. M, C, & Children to S.S. Maggie Jean & I to Church in evening heard a thanksgiving sermon by Mr Scott</p>
<p>Monday .22nd fine snow in eve</p>
<p>I went to Me Crae's in morning to sell sheep did not sell. C & I hauled manure on cor{unclear}n field</p>
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<p>356</p>
<p>Tuesday 23rd Nov 1897</p>
<p>4 we hauled 4 loads of manure from sleemans C & I hauled manure to corner field. Shoes for I & Jean 2.80</p>
<p>Wensday 24th Dull</p>
<p>I took M To station then bgt. L. glasses. 25¢.</p>
<p>Thursday 25th Damp</p>
<p>Went to Meet, Jennie & Joe and Looked around parm with Mr + - Blight in afternoon Bowmans no 1 had heifer calf by Lord Aberdeen 3rd</p>
<p>Friday 26th Wet</p>
<p>C at Porter's thrashing and I took Mr Blight & Joe to see O.A.C, Stones & McCrae's</p>
<p>Saturday 27th fair</p>
<p>took grist to Mill 50¢ & then took Mr Blight & Joe to Sorby's stamp 03. things for Jennie. 54¢ Change for mina, 07</p>
<p>Sunday 28th fine</p>
<p>Inez, Jean & I went to Church in Morning, and .. Children all to S.S. W. W. and Mr Blight to Church in evening</p>
<p>Monday, 29th fiStormy</p>
<p>we chored around Barn 1 C hauled 1 load of rotten grains to finish field near Fords. we worked around barn in Afternoon W. & Addie left for home today Maggie came from Hamilton 2 ewe Lambs our {Linp?} dorset Ewe had two ewe Lambs today</p>
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<p>357</p>
<p>Tuesday 30th Nov 1897</p>
<p>I chored & went to town bgt. Groceries, and got Maggies trunk at Station C hauled three loads of grai 3 hop Manure from Sleemans</p>
<p>Wensday 1st Dec 1897</p>
<p>I chored most of the day went to town in morning bgt gr broom. 30% stamp 04 C hauled three loads of manure 3 from Sleeman</p>
<p>Thursday 2nd fine</p>
<p>I chored & went to town borrowed $100 00 for to bis $21.80 give gave my note for 3 months Mina Money to go away with, Paid 40 65, Cash to buy Trunk valise. & clothes. 28 00$65 65 MP ticket $41.90. gave</p>
<p>Friday 3rd fair</p>
<p>C & I chored all day around stables & peas Preparing for Fat stock Show ect, & getting ready for Maggies departure. Cash for Mina 6 75 " " "{ditto 'cash for mina'} 5 00 gave M 1 00 for travelling expenses</p>
<p>Saturday, 4th Misty</p>
<p>we took Maggie & Children & Mina to Station on their way to Edmonton, mina Carelessly missed the train and I had to buy her a ticket on G.T.R to Toronto 1 50 diary for mina $1 20 sent $73 43 to Jennie, Mary, 25¢</p>
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<p>358</p>
<p>Sunday 5th Dec 1897</p>
<p>mr Blight. Inez Jean & C went to Church. and all but Mr B, to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 6th Dull</p>
<p>We Started off to Branlford Fat Stock Show at 5 A.M. arrived there, at 8.50. got things into shape paid Entries 12 00 dinner 25¢. tea, at mrs Knowles Street Car fare, 10¢, went to. Cattle breeder association Meeting Mr Hobson gave a good adress, Also D, Mc Crae, Officers for 1898 were elected. Arthur Johnston Greenwood for Shorthorns, Albin Rawlings for Herefords, Jas Bowman for Polled Angus D Mc Crae for Galloways and Young Butler for Gurnseys Richard Gibson for Jerseys,</p>
<p>Tuesday 7th Dull & Wet</p>
<p>we took care of Cattle, went to Mrs Knowles for breakfast dinner & supper and spent the night there, milk 05, Car fare 30¢, breakfast, 25. no Judging done today,</p>
<p>Wensday 8th fine</p>
<p>did Chores got ready for the ring, our cattle were Judged in afternoon, we got 2nd for two year old steer, 2nd & 3rd for heifer calf, 1st 2nd 3rd for cows 2nd for Grade heifer, S.C. fare 10 brush & comb, 30¢ smock $1 25</p>
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<p>359</p>
<p>Thursday 9th Dec 1897 fair</p>
<p>we attended cattle & looked around the other Stock. sC fare, 25¢ Milk. 20¢</p>
<p>Friday 10th fine</p>
<p>we got Cattle on car last night and I went to Mrs Knowles for breakfast, s.cf 10 got Check for prize money 90, s Check for M $48 75 48 75 90 00 got home about 4 P.M.</p>
<p>Saturday. 11th fair & Soft</p>
<p>Went to town with lamb for C.{M.?} Gris St Jacobs I sold it to him and am to get it back in a year if I want it, at Same price 7 00 7 00 arranged to get Manure from Fat stock Show, free of charge bgt bag of apples 75¢ & kl eat, 84¢</p>
<p>Sunday 12th fair</p>
<p>Mr Blight Jen{ia?} & I went to Church in morning Charlie & Jean & Willie to S.S. Mary & Charlie to Church in evening</p>
<p>Monday 13th fair</p>
<p>C & I hauled two loads of Straw to Sleemans 7 00/&3.50 hauled back two loads 2 of horse manure,</p>
<p>Tuesday, 14th wet</p>
<p>We chored around barn most of the day. I sent members fee of $20 00 to Aberdeen leagues Association, also ^Entry fees for three Calves, $41 50/$1.50, Stamps & order 21¢</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">360</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday. Dec. 15th 1897</span></h3>
<p>I went to Will with grid 11 bags @ 5 = 55. last weeks chop. 309. stump 03. coil60¢ {side notes with random numbers: '05', '30', '03', '60', '350'} I took a load of straw to Sleemans</p>
<p>Thursday 16th fair I went to town in morning bgt {possible shorthand for 'bought'} saw 35¢ thimble 15¢ buck 15¢ in afternoon. C gang plowed in little corner field & I worked around barn Mr. Blight left for Chingaeowsay,</p>
<p>Friday 17th Snowy {side note: '3'} C & I did chores & hauled 3 loads of horse manure from Sleemans.</p>
<p>Saturday 18th Snowy I fixed hen house in morning C put in some wood and then I went to town bgt stove for Charlie $1^90 sold wool. 13 pounds @ 21 bgt yarn. 53¢, got hats for Inez & Jean $1^00 smock for c50¢ Hat for c 25¢ Shoes in Oct for C. 1^50 and pants, 1^00 & Overcoat 8^00 pair of socks for Willie 25c</p>
<p>Sunday 19th fair Mary, Charlie + Jean went to Church in morning. C & Inez {swirl drawn on 'I'} & Jean to S.S. I went to Church ni {spelling error with 'in'} evening</p>
<p>Monday 20th Dull</p>
<p>we Chored and fixed up things around barn</p>
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<p>361</p>
<p>Tuesday 21st fine</p>
<p>I took load of straw to Ryans and C hauled away a load of manure I went to town bg st Stamps 06 hardware 25.. knifeyesterday, 36</p>
<p>Wensday 22nd Snowy</p>
<p>C hauled some rails. to pile near barn bgt grains 25¢ one load of manure from Sleemans, and did the Chores</p>
<p>Thursday 23rd Stormy</p>
<p>We hauled two loads of manure from Hughes @100/50¢</p>
<p>Friday 24th fine & Cold</p>
<p>I hauled one load of manure from Hughes and in afternoon I went to town, borrowed one Hundred dollars paid Henry Leadley $10 25 paid Jas Hewer $10 00 on account bgt rubbers for Children & Mary $1.45 for xmas Jonathan sent this for them Pair shoes for Willie $1.10 bgt meat, 05.</p>
<p>Saturday 25 fine xmas</p>
<p>we were alone all day I was in bed in Afternoon sick with a cold Charlie went to Barbers to shoot</p>
<p>Sunday 26th fair</p>
<p>Inez. Jean & I went to Church in morning all Children went to S.S. and Mary & Charlie to Church in Evening. Paid $1 to Mr Ranton</p>
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<p>362</p>
<p>Monday Dec 27th faire</p>
<p>I took Children to see Morket, bgt. Paid Hales account 2 80 in full $3 65 _ 1 00 for Bullservice $2 68 C went to Hughes for a load of Manure, and got stuck and we had to go back for load after dinner,</p>
<p>Tuesday 28th fine</p>
<p>4 I hauled four loads of manure from Sleemans C did Chores pair Overshoes for mary $1 25 x Yuung Dorset ewe had Pair ewe lambs yesterday.</p>
<p>Wensday 29th Stormy</p>
<p>I chored & went to school meeting in morning MrA McIntosh was reelected trustee, I went for 5 bush grains after dinner & then took grist of chop to Mill 10 bags mixed oats & wheat. and 5 bags wheat for grist our wheat turned out 40" of flour to bushel. Paid Jackson & Sonk account H$2 90 Paid Gowdy's account, $1 25, called at McKenzies for account, C did chores.</p>
<p>Thursday 30th Snowy</p>
<p>We hauled four loads of/ 4 manure from Sleemans & went for grist, paid $1 45 bgt meat, 98¢ got Williis Shoes mended. 20</p>
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<p>==363== Friday 31st Dec 1897</p>
<p>We did chores and hauled 4 four loads of Manure from Olewaus went to town after dinner paid G.B. {scribble} $5.00 on account. paid. S.C Renfold $10.00 on their account paid Wm Queko Account $6.20</p>
<p>Saturday. 1st Jan 1898 C+ I chored in morning and I took Kyma 3rd to Louis Brudes Bull Pruiee in afternoon.</p>
<p>Sunday 2nd cold Mary @. N.+q went to church in morning {illegible} Ivez x {illegible} in evening I.J went to 8.S.</p>
<p>Monday 3rd cold We hauled two loads of Manure from Olewaus I went to town in morning. paid Jaekeon account got {illegible} tongue {fried?} 30 c, paid J. Hughes for four loads of Manure $2.00 received $70 from M Guman.</p>
<p>Tuesday 4th fine I hauled three loads of manure from Olewaus got grains at 1 p.m.</p>
<p>Wensday 5th fine I went into town in morning paid Galdis account, $14.83. Paid J Benson $5 m thrashing paid Henry {illegible} 4.00. In Account 4.00 {illegible} 25c paid M. Rudd $1.30</p>
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James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1892-1893
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James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1897
James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1898
James Bowman Diary, 1898
James Bowman Diary, 1899
James Bowman Diary, 1900
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James Bowman Diary, 1902
James Bowman Diary, 1903
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<p>{The book is a bound ledger with 2 columns for money entries (spent and received) on the right side of page.} {Only the diary part has been transcribed, not the numbers in the columns.}</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wensday Jan 1st 1896 fine == === 219 =</span></h2>
<p>both teams hauling grain in morning and 1 in afternoon I was getting lumber ready Took Kyma Thursday Tweedhill to OAC Bull Lord Aberdeen 2nd,</p>
<p><br /> Thursday 2nd fine Two teams hauling grain in morning and One in Afternoon We finished hauling grain today I worked around yard postage for Mina and C 9¢</p>
<p><br /> Friday 3rd cold We worked at yard all day Mr Tuck here all day ?100 since two oclock, S. Slates came for bal of his wages 2.00</p>
<p><br /> Saturday 4th cold We worked at yard all day, Mr Tuck was here 1.00 went to Town in evening sold Butter $1.36 paid Dr Savages bill $6.50</p>
<p><br /> Sunday 5th cold Father Mary and I went to Church heard Dr Henderson on {p}reach a New Year sermon Mina & I went to S. S.</p>
<p><br /> Monday 6th cold Went to town in morning got harness fixed 25¢ sold sheep skins $1.90 bgt Flour horses shod polled my vote a plumper for Hales and the old Reeve and Deputy. exchanged gobblers with Crosbys</p>
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<p>== Tuesday 7th Jan 1896 == fair Manure I went to Town for stables with R. McRae and started him hauling Manure then I took a load of straw to Keleher & Hurly they owe us now twenty four three loads of manure, Mc {5 - in margin of page} hauled 5 loads today I went up to Jim's in afternoon for potatoes and turnips got {1} bag potatoes and a load of Turnips, I give Mr McRae 40¢ a day</p>
<p><br /> Wednesday 8th fair I went to town in morning with a box of straw to Scroggie got Nell shod on hind feet bgt. harness $12.25 to be paid next June, trace chains $1.30 hammer 50¢ got a load of Manure at Scroggie's {5 in margin of page} Mc Hauled 5 loads today from Hurly's. I worked at yard fence in afternoon</p>
<p><br /> Thursday 9th fine Mc Rae, Hauling manure {4 in margin of page} four loads from Hurleys and one from Sleemans I went to town bgt old Iron 10¢ np, got Maud shod, 20 np {between lines on right - 12 ft. 6x4 in got a piece of timber for Bunks to be paid back out of logs</p>
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<p>{221 - number on top right hand corner of page}</p>
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<h2>Contents</h2>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_Jan_10th_1896_fine"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday Jan 10th 1896 fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_11th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 11th fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12th_Stormy"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12th Stormy</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_13th_Stormy"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 13th Stormy</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Jan 10th 1896 fine</span></h2>
<p>Father and Mc went for four loads of Turnips I did the chores and fixed up around barn arranged with Mr {Hawer?} to give him hay for manure 50 c per load for manure and $15.50 per ton for hay</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11th fine</span></h2>
<p>Father and Mc went up to other place for four loads of Turnips Mary & I went to town after dinner bgt book for Mina 75c {sticking?} plaster 25</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12th Stormy</span></h2>
<p>Father Mina and Charlie went to Church. We stayed at home the rest of the day.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 13th Stormy</span></h2>
<p>Father & Mc went for Tur- -nips in morning I went to Town sold what we had to spare to M Shultz @ 10c per bush. if they {rise?} we are to get the raise took a {a} load in 40 50 - 1490 == Tuesday 14th fair == Father & Mc hauling Turnips two loads to Town and two home 4920 - 1470. 2nd 5120 - 1340 & fixed {mets?}, in her house</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday Jan 15th 1896 fine</span></h2>
<p>Father and Mc Hauling Turnips Mr Tuck was out to see about fixing barn he offers to Jack barn up 7 ft clear put on 20 ft of a lean to this side fix D shed and root house put in all the doors that is necessary for $50 I have to find all material</p>
<p><br /> Friday Thursday 16th 17th 1896 fine Mr Tuck and I went up to see Mr Reynolds barn near Elora, we have arranged to let Mr Tuck have the Job of raising and pa from 7 to ten ft at the price we have mentioned $50 paid R Mc {left margin} bgt bull rings 40¢ 1 for Mt Baley Rae $2.00 recd $24.70 from Mr Shultz for Turnips got 1 load of manure from Hewer paid for 3 1.50/75 also for 9 {posts} 75 {ft}</p>
<p><br /> Thursday 16th fine Father & Mc finished Turnips in morning in A I finished fixing fence in yard in- afternoon I took a grist of Chop to mill Pa Mc got two loads of manure from Hewer's Examination paper for Mina 10 {in left column} Chop 80 and flour 175 recd 5.00 from Shultz</p>
<p><br /> Sat Friday 18th fair put dip on the Cattle in Morning went to town at eleven O.Clock bgt apples 90¢, Flax 75¢ pd Taylors account 75¢ pd Stewarts $5.11 pd L Goetz $ 1.15¢ pd. his son 65,</p>
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<p>== 223 == {page in journal}</p>
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<h2>Contents</h2>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_1896"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 1896</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_18th_fair"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 18th fair</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_19th_fair"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 19th fair</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_20th_fair"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 20th fair</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 21st</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 1896</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 18th fair</span></h2>
<p>pd Mc Williams 3.00 bgt {bought} overshoes for Father, 1.20 for Mina 50¢ Socks for Self 45 Shoes for Charlie $1.00 stamps 09¢</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 19th fair</span></h2>
<p>C, Father and I went to Church heard Dr Lovell preach a missionary sermon to it was very good, Mina C & I went to S.S.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 20th fair</span></h2>
<p>Father and I chopping for a while in morning W. Tuck, came and he and I marked trees for the Enlarging of barn, and fixed stairs in cellar and I paid him $3.00 for helping me with yard.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21st</span></h2>
<p>McCrae came today Father & he cut wood and I went for rafters down to Bedford's he agrees to give me the six 6 - 20 foot sticks for 30¢ {above line} six 8 10 {illegible} small {illegible} each, 3 - 17 ft sticks 10 at small end for 25¢, 20 - 10 ft @ 15¢ 2.8 ft square 8 in at 15¢</p>
<p><br /> == Wednesday 22nd == fair in morning Mc and I cut wood and Father hauled in afternoon I went to Dawsons sale,</p>
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<p>== 224 == {Journal page number}</p>
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<h2>Contents</h2>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wensday_Jan_22nd.2C_1896"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wensday Jan 22nd, 1896</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_23rd_Dull_.26_wet"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 23rd Dull & wet</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_24th_Stormy"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 24th Stormy</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 25th</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wensday Jan 22nd, 1896</span></h2>
<p>bgt, {bought} old Implements and small truck, & $6.09 poultry, 4.15 recd {received} 6.00 from Wal Dawson for horse service</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 23rd Dull & wet</span></h2>
<p>We all worked at wood until about 3 PM. then Mc Went to make an axe handle and some whiffle trees and Father and I did other odd chores fixing cellar, We had a talk about hiring Mc for a year he wants $225.00 and board himself or, $160.00 and board with us, we have agreed to take him if he will let Wilfred help through the summer, hoeing Turnips pulling Mustard and other small jobs that a boy can help at</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24th Stormy</span></h2>
<p>Father and I chored all day I went up for a few bags of potatoes and had a talk with Jim about paying what he owes me, he wants twenty dollars more than I think he has a right to</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25th</span></h2>
<p>hauled up a load of wood in the morning then went to town, Paid R. Shortreed $3.84 bal of Dawsons account and $1.42 for lumber I got from him Paid S. Aitcheson for Thrashing. 2.00</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_1896"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 1896</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26th_fair"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26th fair</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_27th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 27th fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_28th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 28th fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_29th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 29th fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#We_Thursday_30th_fair"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">We Thursday 30th fair</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 1896</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26th fair</span></h2>
<p>Father, Mina & Charlie went to Church in morning, Mina. C. & I to Sunday School</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 27th fine</span></h2>
<p>Chored in morning G.B. Hood came along and examined the buildings regarding insuring them seemed satisfied, went up to Jim's in afternoon received $25 from him in Cash and a note for $54.25 due on 15th of March</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 28th fine</span></h2>
<p>I hauled manure from Hurleys in morning and Mc hauled two in afternoon he has started his year this afternoon he is to receive $160.00 for his pay at the end the year he got 74 lbs @ {16?} = {58 or 68?} last night</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 29th fine</span></h2>
<p>Mc & Fred & I hauled home four loads of hay. sold 80 "{loads} to him @ $16 = 64¢</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">We Thursday 30th fair</span></h2>
<p>we put off hay and made crate for bull in morning in afternoon Mc hauled wood and I went to Town recd $8.00 from Mr Jackson owing to Insurance being refused</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#226_page_number_in_journal"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">226 page number in journal</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_Feb_1st_1896"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday Feb 1st 1896</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2nd_fair"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2nd fair</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_3rd_Stormy"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3rd Stormy</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_4th_Stormy"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 4th Stormy</span></a></li>
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<p>Thursday Dec == Friday Jan 31st == Paid Jas Algie $1.10 for Blacksmithing thing. paid Metcaff on Harness stamps for Mina 2, Eggs 13 Lantern glass 10¢, candies 02</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Feb 1st 1896</span></h2>
<p>Father Mc & I cutting wood in morning and Then in afternoon I took 17 bags of oats to be chopped 85¢, paid Taxes on Simpson farm for the year 1895, 21.08¢ bgt {bought} dry goods $2.73 Mc got 80 # of hay</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2nd fair</span></h2>
<p>Father, Mary and I went to Church, heard Dr Henderson on the Sacrament, we stayed to sacrament there was a greater number than usual. Mina. C & I went to SS</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 3rd Stormy</span></h2>
<p>Father Mc and I chopping wood all day in bush</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 4th Stormy</span></h2>
<p>Mc Hauling wood in morning Father and I chopping. I went in Morning and Father and Mc in afternoon. I went to town got Jim's note discounted recd for it $53.85, Paid W.G. Smith, $25.65 for Cement paid Mr Metcaff bal on Harness 7.00. bgt {bought} a file 15¢ paid Mc $2.46 being the bal due him for January paid H.S. Fees for Mina</p>
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<p>== Wensday 5th == fine Father & I Hauled up wood for to saw. Mc did not come today. Mr Nesbits, I Dyson came and I let a Job to him to cut do all our logs and timber at 4¢ a stick and to cut up the tops into wood at 30¢ per cord and board himself</p>
<p>== Thursday 6th == Stormy I hauled a load of manure from the stables in morning then got ready and went to Davis sale did not buy anything on my way home bot {bought} an old sleigh and a box from Mr Baley for $7.00</p>
<p>== Friday 7th == fair Father and I made bunks for the long sleigh in morning and I hauled a load of logs to mill in afternoon got sleigh fixed in afternoon 15¢ Dyson & Gould were cutting logs today</p>
<p>== Saturday 8th == fine Hauled a load of logs to mill in morning bgt {bought} truss for Charlie 2.50 Father & Mc hauled two loads to mill in afternoon & load of lumber home, bgt {bought} beef in afternoon at $5.00 per 100 " hind quarter got shoe mended 30¢ {mits} fixed 35¢ np Mr G. Osborn & Wes Trimble came today</p>
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<p>== Sunday Feb 9th 1896 == == 228 == Stormy Father, Mina, G. Osborn Wes Trimble & I went to Church heard w?s Dr Henderson on the result of constant Prayer it was very good, we all stayed home the rest of the day.</p>
<p>== Monday 10th == fair I hauled the bal {balance} of rafters five fence posts and, one ten foot post, Mack Mc took in 2 loads of logs to mill and brought home 1 load of timber, we hauled up three loads of wood,</p>
<p>== Tuesday 11th == Stormy Mc hauled two loads of logs to mill. I fixed pen for Lambing ewes and chored till noon then father & I cleaned up Siberian oats, a grade Shrop {Shropshire} ewe had a pair of lambs tonight</p>
<p>== Wednesday 12th == fair Took a load of logs to mill and brought home a load of timber. then got things ready and shipped the Polled Angus Bull Bonnie Lad, to Herbert Stairs Hillaton Nova Scotia</p>
<p>== Thursday 13th == Stormy I hauled up wood and Mc hauled two loads of logs to mill G. Osborn and Wes Trimble came back today</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14th Feb, 1896 == == 229</span></h2>
<p>I hauled up wood and Mc hauled three loads of logs to mill. Put Kyma 2nd to Lord Aberdeen 3rd</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 15th</span></h2>
<p>Mc hauled two loads of logs to mill I hauled two loads of wood to house and skidded the bal of logs that were to go to mill, then hauled went hauled home three overlays, 7 flat. Went to to town af saw Mr Tuck, and also Mr Aitcheson about sawing and cutting. saw Mr Bedford about cedar, recd a letter from Mr Cochrane about Men. Stamps for McG 03 paid for apples</p>
<p><br /> == Sunday 16th == Cold & Clear Father Mary and {?} Wes C, went to Church, Mina & I went to S S</p>
<p>== Monday 17th == very cold Mc hauled two loads of logs and 1 load of chop to mill. 12 bags @ 60/5 I hauled two loads of Cedar from Bedfords, 3-20 ft 1-12 ft 12-10 ft 1-8 ft</p>
<p>== Tuesday 18th == cold I went over to McCrae's in morning to get him to come to cut on Thursday. Mc hauled three</p>
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<p>I hauled two loads of wood in morning from bush and a load of cedar from Bedfords</p>
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<p>paid $1 fees for Mina pants for Charlie .60 Under clothing for Mina 55</p>
<p>== Wensday Feb, 19th == stormy I finished hauling cedar from Bedfords and Mc hauled a load of logs to mill, Simon & Andrew Aitcheson came to saw wood this afternoon had I. Dyson and P. Gould was helping us also, 40¢</p>
<p>== Thursday 20th == cold had W McCrae and S. Aitcheson helping us to {put} feed also I Dyson, & P. Gould 80¢ np</p>
<p>== Friday 21st == cold Mc hauled two loads of logs to mill & I hauled one we brought home ten sticks of timber, bgt hardware. 85¢ np paid Mc $1.00 yesterday</p>
<p>== Saturday 22nd == fine we cut in morning after 9 am. till noon then set machine and sawed in afternoon I owe Simon Aitcheson 7.00, Dyson and Gould 40¢ np recd $52.50 from Mr Geo Johnston</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23rd_Soft_.3D.3D_.3D.3D.3D_231.3D"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23rd Soft == === 231=</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_24th_colder"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 24th colder</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_25th_fine_.26_cold"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 25th fine & cold</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wensday_26th_fair"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wensday 26th fair</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_27th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 27th fine</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23rd Soft == === 231=</span></h2>
<p>Father, Mina & C. went to Church, Mina, C. & I went to S.S., Mary & I went to hear conductor Snyder in the evening at Dublin St he was quite interesting</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 24th colder</span></h2>
<p>I chored in forenoon took home McCrea's cutting box I owe him $1.50, Mc hauled two loads Logs to Mill, I drove over to Sharp's got Maud shod, 25¢ Monday 25th Tuesday paid McKenzie's bill 75 paid $10.00 on account to G. B. Morris recd 100.00 from Herbert Stairs Nova Scotia</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25th fine & cold</span></h2>
<p>I had a talk with Mr Sarp about the cattle and then started to Burt's had dinner there and got his prices and came home.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Wensday 26th fair</span></h2>
<p>Mc took a load of logs to mill and brought home some lumber. I took 10 bags oats to chop, 60¢ bgt curry comb, 15¢, paid Johnston $1.50</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 27th fine</span></h2>
<p>Went to Town in morning paid. F. W. Hodson $1.00 being member's fee for Cattle Breeders Association for Jas Sharp, paid bal of rent to K. McLean 75.00 paid A.R. Simpson's note $30.30 paid W. Wakefield $7.00 stamp 09¢</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_28th_fair_.26_soft"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 28th fair & soft</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_29th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 29th fine</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_1st_Mch_1896"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 1st Mch 1896</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd_stormy"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd stormy</span></a></li>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 27 Febr, 1896 == === 232=</span></h2>
<p>{illegible initial} Weld came with Mr Collyer to see about polled Angus Cattle, did not make a deal, expect to hear tomorrow, Mc Hauled 4 loads of logs to mill I hauled one Dyson finished his job today paid Tuck for mending gate</p>
<pre> " for mercury $1.00
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday 28th fair & soft</span></h2>
<p>we hauled in two loads of logs in morning and hauled up three sleepers and a load of wood paid. I Dyson $6.00 on account, bgt slippers for Father, 25¢ went up to old place for two loads of Implements in afternoon.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 29th fine</span></h2>
<p>Mc Hauled three loads of manure, Charlie and I hauled two loads of potatoes from old place, I went to town in evening bgt. {bought} bread 15¢</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 1st Mch 1896</span></h2>
<p>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning. heard Miss McDonald preach. she is very earnest, H. Leadley came out and went with us to S. S. he acted as Superintendent</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd stormy</span></h2>
<p>Mc & I hauled four loads of manure I hauled 4 loads of lumber paid W. McCrae 1.50</p>
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<p>== Tuesday 3rd Mch 1896 == == 233 Father and Mc went up to old place for two loads of potatoes. I chored and went to Station to meet Simon Blight the trains are blocked and he did not arrive. got my mits 35¢, stamps 06, in afternoon I took Kyma Tweedhill to O.A.C. Bull</p>
<p>Thursday Wensday 4th Thursday fine went up to old place for bal of potatoes, and some other things got two loads in afternoon I took a load of chop to mill 10 bags. bgt 60 C. Oil. 77. brush, 23. lock. 50 plaster 30, horses shod. 50¢ bgt. 250 " flour from Scroggie $5.00 I I owe Mr Blight 90¢</p>
<p>Thursday 5th Wensday 4th Mc & I hauled two loads potatoes in morning and he & Father got one in afternoon. I hauled up some wood.</p>
<p>Friday 6th Dull & wet Mc and I started for Egremont this morning arrived there about five P.M. got our loads , on, D{?} was sick and tired. Found all real well.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 7th March 1896 == == 234</span></h2>
<p>Mc & Tom started off with their loads this morning. I followed them to town. bgt a quart of bail raw Linseed oil & some Ginger 28¢ and 25¢ worth of bran in Afternoon P Harper and I took out two loads of Lumber to be ready to start on Monday Morning. Candie ect 10¢ Chain mended, 10¢</p>
<p>== Sunday 8th == stormy We stayed at home in Morning Mother and I went to woodland in afternoon Col. 05. We spent the Evening at Will's</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th</span></h2>
<p>Will and I took stock of his things and I got ready to start for home</p>
<p>== Tuesday 10th == fair Started for home about six am, had dinner at Arthur. 25, whip 10¢ bran at Fergus 15¢ supper at Ennotville .25 got home about W two Oclock Tom got one load home today Tom's expenses $2.00</p>
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<ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_Wensday_11th_stormy_1896"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March Wensday 11th stormy 1896</span></a>
<ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#235"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">235</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_12th_cold_stormy"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12th cold stormy</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_14th_fine"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 14th fine</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March Wensday 11th stormy 1896</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">235</span></h3>
<p>I got up about ten this morning Tom started for home about noon paid him for sleigh 3.00 piled lumber in afternoon</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th cold stormy</span></h2>
<p>I went to town in morning got Fathers tools fixed. 30¢ some other tools 50¢</p>
<p>paid my bill at Algies 20¢ got brush at Morris' 10 meat, 57,¢ in afternoon I went to Mr Friday 13th Sandilainds bgt a door. it is to be $2.00, bgt 30 brick 40¢ 1/2 bu lime, 10¢, two thimbels for pipe 25¢ Friday 13 Saturday Friday 13th I chored all day went to town for plaster Paris and 15 c Mc went to town Cumnock for a load of lumber, Expenses on road, 50¢</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14th fine</span></h2>
<p>Mother & Will came last night and W & I went to see about selling a horse did not make a deal we had a runaway expenses of mending 75¢ Will Sold Maud in afternoon and I went to see about door Frame, W. went home</p>
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<p>Sunday 15th March, 1896 fine</p>
<p>Mr. B. Father, Mother Mary and I went to Church. Heard Rev. Dr Hannan preach on, I was glad when they said unto me let us go up to the house of the Lord. Mina C. and I went to S.S. in afternoon.</p>
<p>Monday 16th fine</p>
<p>I chored a while and then went to town with a grist 12 bags. 6 72, bgt germ 56,Bran 56 hardware 22¢, paid S. Aitcheson for sawing & cutting $7.00 Meat, 65¢ Mr. Paso came to see about papering and painting he offer he agrees to paint the face board and eave trough all arount house for 2.00 and front door for $1.25 & papering and painting room for 5.00 Hales had two cows to bull. Recd $50 from Mrs. McCrae for Will paper & Envelopes 15¢</p>
<p>Tuesday 17th fine</p>
<p>I chored a while in the morning. went to mill for 2 loads of sawdust. Carpenters put in door frame today.</p>
<p>Wensday 18th fine</p>
<p>I chored in morning went down to brewery stables paid Keleher $5.00 for 6 loads of manure. bal coming to me 50¢, had Mc in afternoon he hauled two loads of manure bgt wall paper $2.60</p>
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<p>Thursday 19th Mch 1896 Stormy</p>
<p>Mc and I hauled two loads of manure in the morning and a load of wood, Mc here 1/2 day. I put dip on cattle & horses in afternoon. Mina paid fees on Tuesday, 2.00. Minas shoe mended 10¢. Foolscap paper,10</p>
<p>Friday 20th Stormy</p>
<p>Trains all blocked, no trains passed today. I went to town in morning bgt hardware $1.10, Oil Cake 1.00 salt 15¢, shoes mended 30¢ stamps & laces for Mina & C 16¢</p>
<p>Saturday 21st fine & soft</p>
<p>Charlie & I did chores and cut sixteen pine saw logs</p>
<p>Sunday 22nd fine & cold</p>
<p>Mr Blight, Father Mina C & I went to Church heard Dr Henderson preach in afternoon we M, C & I went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 23rd fine</p>
<p>Mc w Hauled 3 loads of saw logs and Father one & I one, in all 16 logs. I paid left $8.67¢ at Melone's for T. Bedford paid W Wakefield $2.00 Meat 50¢</p>
<p>Tuesday 24th fine</p>
<p>We cut three baswood trees and took in the logs they came to three dollars, hauled home thre two loads of lumber Mc here 1/2 day</p>
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<p>Mch 1896 Tuesday 24th fine</p>
<p>Went to Slater's sale in afternoon bgt. small things $1.65 also wagon $30 F mill. 9. plow 6 bgt a pup from R. Shortreed $1.00</p>
<p>Wensday 25th soft</p>
<p>W. Tuck was here all day ewing timber for barn. Mc here all day. we did most of sleepers. W. Pass & son here</p>
<p>Thursday 26th Dull</p>
<p>We hewed a while in morning then I went to town for a load of lumber, went to S. Lovells sale in afternoon bgt chain 50¢ hay fork track $3.50 and Democrat $2.00. Calf $6.75 int off 75. bal I owe $12.15 Ladder .15</p>
<p>Friday 27th fine killed the calf I bought yesterday and did chores in morning. in afternoon went up to Slater's for wagon ect, Mrs.J. Sandiland called this evening.</p>
<p>Saturday 28th fine</p>
<p>Mc hauled stones all day Father and Henry took a grist to mill 10 bags 60¢. I went to market sold hide $1.15 hind quarter 52" @ 6 = $3.12 & front quarter to McRae borrowed 43.90 $45 out of bank for four months @ 7% recd $43.90 paid Mr. Slater $44.40 " {paid} Herbert Wright 4.00 for bull service</p>
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<p>239 March Sunday 29th 1896 fine</p>
<p>Father, Mary & Charlie went to church. Mina, C. & I went to S.S. Mr. Glasford was out to take the review it was very good.</p>
<p>Monday 30th fine</p>
<p>W. Tuck came this morning and finished the hewing before dinner in Afternoon we split wood & chored Mc here all day. recd $77 from Will being the balance of intrest due to me.</p>
<p>Tuesday 31st fine</p>
<p>I did chores then went to town, paid Wideman and Clemens $5.00 for fixing door frame, paid note in Bank $44.15 paid Scroggie $5.00 paid R Mcrae, $7.32 recd 3.95 3.95 for music</p>
<p>Wensday 1st April</p>
<p>R. Mcrae & I went to chop wood he cut his foot about two Oclock, & went home Jas Clark came this morning to try the job for a while I took home Baley's Trucks & brought home our democrat and hay fork, also 6 windows from school for which I have to pay 60¢</p>
<p>Thursday 2nd</p>
<p>In morning I went for hay fork Track, & Ladder. paid $8.65 to Miss Ford for S. Lovell. Split wood in Afternoon</p>
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<p>Friday April 3rd 1896 Stormy</p>
<p>Father Mary and I went to Church in the morning at Dublin St. in afternoon Mr Sharp and I looked around stock & farm. had a talk about Bulls</p>
<p>Saturday 4th Cold</p>
<p>Mr. Sharp went up town in morning and I took a load of logs to mill and & went in afternoon to A.U C Mr. S & I took a look around the stock, he offers me a young cow for our young bull calf</p>
<p><br /> Sunday 5th fine</p>
<p>Mina Father & C went to Church. Mina C & I went to S.S. Mary and I went to Church in evening.</p>
<p>R. Mc 1 day Monday 6th dull</p>
<p>we finished splitting wood today and fixed floor over cistern. Mc started today @ 50¢ per day.</p>
<p>Tuesday 7th dull</p>
<p>1 day we chored in forenoon and in afternoon I took grist of chop to mill. 10 bags @ 6.60 195 " bran @ 60 $1.17 bal 12 got chain fixed 10¢ postage for Mary fat 20¢ got watch ring .25</p>
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<p>Wensday April 8th 1896 fine</p>
<p>Father Mc and I working at stones all day Mc Hauling rails in morning and stones in afternoon</p>
<p><br /> Thursday 9th fair</p>
<p>We all worked at stones all day. stamp 03 1 for M 03 03</p>
<p><br /> Friday 10th fair & warm</p>
<p>we finished getting stone out of the old house foundation and I went to Mr Hawkins sale in afternoon bgt. rollers 20.00 small things $3.30 paid 2.00 gave a note for 21.30 2 shirts for Charlie $1.48</p>
<p>Saturday 11th Dull & damp</p>
<p>Boys cleaned Banner Oats in morning Mary and I went to town, bgt shoes for Mina 1.10 2 pair for C $1.85 1 pr for Mary 95. for self $1.35 smock for self $1.24, hardware .40 I received $40.00 from Mr German in winter</p>
<p>Sunday 12th fine</p>
<p>Father Mary & I went in to Church in the morning heard Conductor Snider preach on Faith, it was very good. Mina C. & I went to S.S. in afternoon</p>
<p>Monday 13th fine</p>
<p>we started to Cultivate field No 2 today i filled up furrows in 4 and 5. We also plowed some sod</p>
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<p>Tuesday 14th April 1896 fine</p>
<p>had a little rain in morning I went to Baleys for scraper then cultivated till noon went over to Mc Rae's and hired Fred for a month at $6 per month. he was here 1/2 day Mc is sick today</p>
<p>Wensday 15th</p>
<p>Mc cultivating I harrowing & sowing siberian oats in no.3</p>
<p>Thursday 16th fine</p>
<p>Mc cultivated, I sowed Fred harrowed. had his horse all day</p>
<p>Friday 17th fine</p>
<p>A shower this evening with hail, Mc Cultivated. I sowed and Fred harrowed, till 5.20 p.m. almost finished sowing No 5</p>
<p>Saturday 18th fine</p>
<p>I went to town in morning took ten bags of oats to mill to chop 60¢, 2 bags 10 clover & Timothy seed 7.00 orchard grass $1.75 R Mc plowing sod all day oil cake</p>
<p>Sunday 19th fine cooler</p>
<p>Father Mina and Charlie went to Church. Mina, C & I went to S.S. Mary and I went over to Busby's in evening</p>
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<p>Monday 20th April 1896 fine</p>
<p>Mc Fred and I worked at seeding all day. Finished sowing at this side of bush. sowed grass seed on 8 acres today hat for Mina $3.25 Fees for April Tuesday Coat for C .50</p>
<p>Tuesday 21st fair</p>
<p>I went for roller to Mr Hawkins R Mc Cultivated. F. harrowed Father picking up roots ect sent Fred to town for grass seed, 57¢ Father went home as Hannah is not well</p>
<p><br /> Wensday 22nd fine</p>
<p>Finished sowing oats today Mc plowing sod part of the day sowed some grass seed & rolled for an hour or two in evening S. Book for Mina</p>
<p>Thursday 23rd fair</p>
<p>R. plowed sod F rolled and I sowed grass seed & chored bgt. bolts, .06 Shipped oats to Will, 4 45 lb peas to Tom 1 10" Barber has got 3 lots of oats, 640 " 695 " and one bad that I don't know about</p>
<p>Friday 24th Dull</p>
<p>I went to Slang chored a while in morning& Fred sorted root Mc plowing in afternoon & F. Harrowing</p>
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<p>Friday April 24th 1896 Dul</p>
<p>Mary and I went to town bgt windo screens & door 3.00 bgt Curtain poles ect, $2.00 pipe hole stoppers, 25¢ roller Tongue $1.25</p>
<p><br /> Saturday 25th</p>
<p>paid Mc 5.00 Mc and I plowing most of the day we finished the sod, and did a little harrowing. Charlie & Fred piling wood</p>
<p>Sunday 26th fine</p>
<p>Mary and I went to Church in morning, & Mina and C to S.S. Ms R Briton and Mary Nisbet were here in afternoon.</p>
<p>Monday 27th Dull</p>
<p>I went to town in morning got things at Penfold's 35¢ hardware 15¢,harness mended 50. pads 75.</p>
<p><br />Wensday 28 Tuesday 28th fine</p>
<p>F. harrowing & I sowing & rolling. I sowed peas behind bush.</p>
<p>Wensday 29th fair</p>
<p>finished seeding F. rolling & I sowing, went to town in evening. got 13 1/2 bags chopped 80¢ 500 " flour $10.00, too went to Sabbath observance meeting in evening 05, scribbler for Mary 05</p>
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<p>Thursday 30th April 1896</p>
<p>I fixed wagon in morning. F. rolling all day. R. hauling manure in afternoon We have made arrangements with Keleher to take what manure he has at thirteen loads and have it away in one week, we can take any size of load we like to make it easier to haul</p>
<p>Friday 1st May 1896</p>
<p>We Hauled five loads of manure from Hales @ $1 per load & 1 load from a woman near Hales for straw that we took there, Fred finished rolling and started to cultivate root ground</p>
<p>Saturday 2nd May</p>
<p>We finished hauling pig dung from Hales, six loads today We chored in evening, went to town in evening bgt. meat 60¢ shoes for Mina $1.15 Ban{ana} .05</p>
<p>Sunday 3rd fine</p>
<p>Mary, Mina and Charlie went to Church, Mary, Mina & I went to Sunday School. leaves are coming out on most all of the trees now.</p>
<p>Monday 4th fine</p>
<p>{illegible}eam hauling manure from the Brewery five loads I worked around orchard in morning. Charles got tooth pulled 50¢</p>
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<p>Tuesday May 5th 1896</p>
<p>R hauling manure all day. Fred gang plowing in morning & piling wood in afternoon. I went to town; got screen doors and horse shod 50. np bgt collar for prince. $2.00 R. got 1 1/2 bush oats</p>
<p>Wensday 6th fine</p>
<p>R. hauling manure all day from Keleher's and {Haly}. I went to Mount Forest for a load of lumber, arrived there about six P.M. found all well Hannah better than I expected. sold W box to Tom for 6.50 to be paid any time through the year, paid Tom for his Trip $4.00, rec'd from Tom 20¢ for bags 2.30 for oats $1.04 for peas paid Tom $1.00 on Show account I & got Nells shoes removed 20 chain fixed 10 Fruit 15¢</p>
<p>Thursday 7th fine</p>
<p>Father & I came down home today arrived here about 4 a.m. Friday I am to pay Will $4.00 for fixing Tom's fences and picking stones got wagon fixed 75¢.</p>
<p>Friday 8th</p>
<p>R. hauling manure in morming & plowing for Mangels in afternoon, F. helping Tuck in m & me in afternoon.</p>
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<p>247</p>
<p>Saturday 9th fine & warm</p>
<p>R. working at Mangel ground all day. F helping Father with fence & choring. H Leadly & C piling wood. I went to town in morning paid Mrs. McRae 3.00, bgt hrdware 13 & 10 1 pole for Charlie " {paid} for Mangel & Carrot seed 93¢ bgt 5 bags, Burpees & early potatoes @ 2.00/40 np 1 bags oil cake 1.00 np paid for fixing harrow. 30¢ wheat germ 62¢ Sowed Mangels & Carrots and washed sheep paid Dyson bal of account 6.00 recd $8 from Mrs Sandiland</p>
<p>Sunday 10th fine</p>
<p>Father, Mina & I went to Church and Mina C, & I to S.S. Mary C & I to Church in Evening.We heard two grand sermons today by Rev. Johnston of the Epworth League.</p>
<p>Monday 11th fine</p>
<p>Father & I working at fence all day. R. Hauling Manure. & F. gang plowing and Cultivating.</p>
<p><br /> Tuesday 12th fine</p>
<p>R. hauling manure all day on to no.3. Wilfred has gang plowing & Harrowing in morning. Father & I fixing fence & Cutting potatoes.</p>
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<p>May 1896 Wensday 13th fair</p>
<p>R. Father & Wilfred planting potatoes in morning. I cultivated manured patch near the house & rolled mangel drills covered potatoes & plowed in afternoon. Mana paid fees yesterday 2.00</p>
<p>Thursday 14th fine</p>
<p>Father & R. scraping all day. I rolled & plowed & chored. bgt meat 22" @ 5 = $1.10 paid 1.00. Dooley was here putting up fence this afternoon.</p>
<p>Friday 15th fine</p>
<p>Father & R scraping all day. I plowed all day on Turnip land W. Tuck finished framing the timber today.</p>
<p>Saturday 16th fine</p>
<p>Father and R. cle scraping all day. Charlie plowing and I choring Tobacco for R. yesterday 10c</p>
<p>Sunday 17th fine</p>
<p>Father Mary and C went to Church. Mina C & I went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 18th fine</p>
<p>got horses shod .50 np grist 84¢ np R & I scraping in afternoon, Father plowing all day</p>
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<p>May 1896</p>
<p>Tuesday 19th fine</p>
<p>Father and R. scraping all day. I clipped sheep and chored. Fred cultivated turnip and potato ground</p>
<p>Wensday 20th fine</p>
<p>Father cutting stone. R. F and I Hauling gravel out of foundation all after 9 a.m. we brought 1 load of manure from brewery stables</p>
<p>Thursday 21st fine</p>
<p>Father cutting stone R. F. & I cleaning out the earth from foundation. Henry & Willie Leadlay came out today.</p>
<p>Friday 22nd fine</p>
<p>P Father, R. and Fred worked at the foundation all day I went to town in afternoon I borrowed $75.00 from Bank of Commerce for 4 mos. @ 7%, paid Mc 5.00 Fred 6.25 bgt hardware for Mary 60¢ Nails NP. $1.20 D Morris bgt track for hay fork 45¢ Corn {80} & paid Hewer's bill , 2.50 {$1.20} Corn 05 Salt, 35 , bananas 10¢</p>
<p>Saturday 23rd fine</p>
<p>R, raising drills in morning. F. cultivating and Harrowing. Paid Mina's Ex. fees $7.00 Henry C & I cutting logs and potatoes. We planted potatoes and sowed corn in afternoon. paid H. Leadley $1.00</p>
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<p>Sunday 24th fine</p>
<p>Mary, Father & I went to Church. Mina, C. & I to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 25th fine heavy showers at night</p>
<p>We cut potatoes and planted ten rows & did chores</p>
<p>Tuesday 26th fine</p>
<p>hauled two loads of logs to mill and one load of lumber home. Meat $1.30</p>
<p>Wensday 27th</p>
<p>Went to town in morning paid Scroggie $4.00 that I had borrowed. Went to see Savage about the fence that was burned by the railway. Went out to Jim's and fixed up the things that were out of repair and paid him $1.00 instead of doing the work cam R, Father & W. planing potatoes in morning & I & W. in afternoon Father & R. started to build</p>
<p>Thursday, 28th Dull & showery Father & R. working at foundation all day. I went to town in morning bgt knife 25¢ feed 10¢ sent $33.33 to Blake Lash & Cassels, bring int from April 1st to June 1st cost of sending 18¢</p>
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<p>Friday 29th cool & clear</p>
<p>I was sick all day Father & R. working at foundation all day.</p>
<p>Saturday 30th fair</p>
<p>Father & R working at foundation all day John Turning manure at Hales. Charlie plowing I chored went to town in morning sent $8.00 to Will. writing paper 18¢</p>
<p>Sunday 31st fine</p>
<p>Father, Mina & C. went to Church in morning Mina, C. & I went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 1st June 1896 fine</p>
<p>I plowed all day. Father & R. worked at foundation John finished turning manure and fixed fence.</p>
<p>Tuesday 2nd fine</p>
<p>Father, R & I working at foundation. John plowing all day.</p>
<p>Wensday 3rd fine</p>
<p>Father R & I working at foundation all day. R. got saw from me for 75¢ John plowing & cultivating</p>
<p>Thursday 4th fine</p>
<p>Father & R working at foundation, J cultivating. W. Tuck fixing Fork track $1.00. I bgt hrdware 50¢. Meat (1.80) 10. 60. 45) 2.95</p>
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<p>Friday June 5th 1896</p>
<p>Father R and I working at foundation all day. I helped W. Tuck to fix moulding in room, his wages for it 50. Mr Leadley came out last night and and we had a long talk about Charlie & his Teacher, and a note which I have received from The Teacher</p>
<p>Saturday 6th fine & showery</p>
<p>R. Father & I working at foundation set the frames John hauling sand in morning H Leadley & Willie hoeing thistles out of corn & pulling mustard Charlie bathing Nell's leg. John & all the boys pulling mustard in afternoon, they did extra well. H. Leadley pulled 3718 stalks this afternoon R got 1 bag potatoes 20¢</p>
<p>Sunday 7th showery & warm</p>
<p>Mary Uncle, R & I stayed home all day except me going to S.S. rest went to Church. Mina, C & I to SS</p>
<p>Monday 8th Showery</p>
<p>Father, R & I worked at stone work. John mowed grass in morning and pulled mustard in afternoon Uncle, R, went home this morning</p>
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<p>253</p>
<p>Tuesday 9th dull and damp</p>
<p>I took grist of chop to mill 17 bags @ 6= $1.02 R & Father working at foundation. John mowing garden grounds around house. R. hauling sand in afternoon John labouring to Father & I</p>
<p>Wensday 10th fine & cool</p>
<p>Father & I building J. laboring. R. hauling manure.</p>
<p>Thursday 11th fine & cool</p>
<p>Father J. & I working at foundation R plowing for rape we finished the building today ready for the timber, Father started to point</p>
<p>Friday 12th fine</p>
<p>Father & John pointing roothouse I chored R plowing rape ground Dooley put up fence by orchard this afternoon</p>
<p>Saturday 13th fine</p>
<p>Father & I working at foundation. R. plowing for rape. I chored and went to town. Borrowed fifty dollars from Bank of Commerce. 4 mos time paid 2.00 to Mary. 5.00 to R. McRae</p>
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<p>254</p>
<p>Sunday, 14th June 1896</p>
<p>Father Mary & I went to Church & Class. an Armenian preached he is attending Colliege in Canada. Mina, C & I went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 15th fair</p>
<p>Father & John building horse stable R & I working at rape & Turnip ground</p>
<p>Tuesday 16th fair</p>
<p>R plowing all day I went to town in morning bgt meat, 65¢ pd Hales meat bill, $2.95, bgt sheres at penfolds .80 Maud shod, 25¢, buggy fixed 50. I scuffled mangels and both -ls & plowed in afternoon John Father & John working at stone work all day.</p>
<p>Wensday 167th Showery & hot</p>
<p>R & I plowing in the morning. Father & John building. W. Tuck working at barn. I helped him in afternoon. J putting on some sleepers. R. plowing R to get 63 {illegible} today</p>
<p>Thursday Friday 18th fine</p>
<p>Father and John building R. raising drills. I went to town bgt seed, $2.85 wheat germ, 53¢ paid bill at Goldies, $11.82¢ deposited $121.59 in bank. bgt meat 75¢ recd 136.59 from Mr German less 30¢ for to collect</p>
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<p>Thursday 18th June 1896</p>
<p>R & I finished plowing and R. started to raise drills about 10 a.m. I Harrowed and sowed till night.</p>
<p>Saturday 20th fine</p>
<p>{written in left margin} R had a horse putting in his Turnips We had a shower & very warm weather. Henry Leadley here today. I called to see Herbert yesterday and offered {h?} $10. for the holidays We hoed most of the mangels and Harrowed rape land & finished sowing swede Turnips Father and John building all day.</p>
<p>Sunday 21st Dull & showery</p>
<p>Father, Mina & C went to Church Mina C & I to S.S. Mary Father & I went to No 6 in evening</p>
<p>Monday 22 fine</p>
<p>Father & John building. R. raising drills for rape. W. Tuck preparing to raise barn. I chored</p>
<p>Tuesday 23rd fine</p>
<p>I finished asking hands Went for shingles got 22 bunches voted for. Innes at Marden got 4 Jacks from Bruce & 2 from Cowan. Got 50 bolts for splicing barn posts @ $3.25 61/2, hangers for hay fork, 40¢ np, & Meat at Wakefields 67¢</p>
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<p>Wensday 24th</p>
<p>We all worked at Jacking up the barn all day, had about 15 men beside ourselves we got it up about six feet</p>
<p>Thursday 25th fine & calm</p>
<p>We were all at same job today got two loads of square wood from Richardson to block with.</p>
<p>Friday 26th</p>
<p>We finished Jacking up barn about five oclock today & took home Mr Broers Jacks, 4 to Geo Bruce - 2 to Captain Bruce. took a load of wood back to Mr Richardson</p>
<p>Saturday 27th fine</p>
<p>Father went to Chingacousay Tuck & his man at barn. John, H.L. W.L. Charlie & I worked at root. corn & blue weed. got on very well. took home all of Richardsons wood</p>
<p>Sunday 28th fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went to Church in morning. Mina & C. to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 29th fine</p>
<p>R. plowed . J.& I chored. we raised the Addition to our barn in evening</p>
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<p>Tuesday 30th June 1896 fine</p>
<p>R. J. & I working at Turnip ground. hauled 6 loads of manure from H also paid John 25¢ Dooley $2.50</p>
<p>Wensday 1st July 1896</p>
<p>I worked at root ground all day. W.Gay here today</p>
<p>Thursday 2nd fine</p>
<p>R & I working at rape ground. Father & Henry at building in sleepers paid R 10.00, pid Keleher for manure $12.75 Paid Hales for Meat & Manure 20.00 recd 1.50 from Hales for poles. paid C fees 1.00</p>
<p>Friday 3 R. raising drills for rape Father & Henry building paid R 4.24 I chored paid Mr Fleck for shingles 14.85</p>
<p>Saturday 4th showery</p>
<p>Mr. Tuck jacked up the sheep pen today. had Sleeman's jacks. Mr. Tuck & his man helped all day. paid John 12.50 today being his wages in full got a letter from Will Addie has a son and they are all well.</p>
<p>Sunday 5th fine All but me went to Church in morning Mina C & I to S.S. & Father Mary & I to Church in evening This is our new Ministers first Sunday</p>
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<p>258</p>
<p>Monday 6 July 1896 fine</p>
<p>I worked mowed orchard in morning R. raising drills all day, Father working at stone work, paid Dooley for fence in full $12.75 borrowed 7.85 from Mrs. Ford, for a day or two.</p>
<p>Tuesday 7th fine & cool</p>
<p>Father at stone work. R. finished raising drills and hauled three loads of manure, I went to town, bgt keg nails 3 in. 3.59 25" 6 in 3.32 = 83¢ paid Mrs. Ford, 7.75 bgt bread .05, bran .05 boys chored. Mr. Watt was here and offers to do our evetrough on barn for 8 1/2¢ per foot, bgt meat, 70¢</p>
<p>Wensday 8th fine</p>
<p>I finished cutting our high land hay. R. hauling Manure & splitting drills. we kiled up the hay & got in one load. Father finished setting frames from root house to stable,boys choring W. T.</p>
<p>Thursday 9th fine</p>
<p>I Took Father to station. Fare ect. $4.75. Cas Meat $1.00 wheat germ 55¢ P. Green ect. 85¢, np sowed rape & put on p green in afternoon</p>
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<p>259</p>
<p>Friday 10th showery</p>
<p>R hauling manure and splitting drills, Henry & I putting on paris green in morning bgt 2" 30¢ I took 5 15 ft lumber to be dressed for doors. took 1.4 bags of chop to Mill. 84 dressing lumber 2.10 bgt pine, for doors. 2.05</p>
<p>Saturday 11th fine</p>
<p>R hauling manure and splitting drills Charlie scuffling. Henry & Willie Choring. I went to town in morning. bgt Hardware at Morris Hinges at Jew's 60¢ shoes & socks for Charlie $1.35 bags, 92¢, ordered 500 flour, 250. yrd screenings 500 bran at Goldies $15.75 paid {Mr} Leadley 05 hauled in our high land hay 4 loads, & sowed about two acres of rape</p>
<p>Sunday 12th fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went to Church in morning. heard our new Minister Rev. Scott Mina C & I went to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 13th</p>
<p>R. hauling manure. Henry W & I hoeing potatoes most of day. one of boys scuffling & one spreading manure</p>
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<p>260</p>
<p>July 1896</p>
<p>Tuesday 14th fine</p>
<p>I went to see about getting cutting done, & pulled wild oats out of no 5 there are scarcely any in no 5. but quite a few in centre of no. 6. boys hoeing potatoes and scuffling turnips in afternoon Henry & Willie went to picnic, C. & I spread Manure & sowed Rape & Cutting peas & oats in no 6 R Hauling manure and splitting drills all day C. McDougall is to do our Cutting use our Team Oil & Levine, and we will change work for pay as much as possible</p>
<p>Wensday 15th fine & cool</p>
<p>We finished sowing rape in no 4 today. and. also made drills along Turnip headlands finished cutting 8 acres of peas & oats. & kiled up about four acres.</p>
<p>Thursday 16th fine</p>
<p>R sowed buck wheat and harrowed it in morning boys & I worked at Turnips We all hauled in peas & oats in afternoon four loads W Tuck two hrs helping me with hay fork</p>
<p>Friday 17th fine</p>
<p>We finished hauling peas & oats and & worked at Turnips. C McDougall cut oats in no 2. he is to do all our binder work for $10.00 to be paid in winter</p>
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<p>Saturday July 18th 1896 fine</p>
<p>boys hoeing Turnips R Shocking oats in afternoon. C McDougall cutting. I went to town in morning, paid D. McCrea, 80¢ for Chopping bgt Hardware 20¢ np paid Harvey. the saw mill man $75.00 on account bgt meat from Hales 14½ @ 5. 73¢ np & scantling for barn door 20 paid Mr Barber for road work $2.25 gave him an order for also told him to collect for the 27 loads of gravel @ 5 1.35 this is to go on twine account</p>
<p>Sunday 19th Dull</p>
<p>Mina & C. went to Church in morning Mina C & I to S.S. Mary and I to Church at night.</p>
<p>Monday 20th Dull</p>
<p>We had about four or five hours steady rain this morning, it has made a great change to the look of the roots and corn C McDougall cut for about three hours this afternoon</p>
<p>Tuesday 21st fine</p>
<p>C Mc Cutting oats all day boys & I hoeing Turnip.</p>
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<p>Wensday 22nd July 1896 fine</p>
<p>C. Mc. Cutting today boys & I hoeing Turnips in morning. C Mc R & I cut rough land in afternoon</p>
<p>Thursday 23rd fine</p>
<p>I was sick all day had Diarrhoea last night R. shocking oats on new land boys hoeing turnips I went to town in evening got fixtures for plow 1.00 stamp for Mina. 10¢ I hired John paul of Agremont from f now till Dec 1st for 60.00 R left at tea time tonight</p>
<p>Friday 24th Dull</p>
<p>John C McDougall finished Cutting our oats today boys & I hauled in oats out of no 1 banner 5.5 loads and a half load of Siberian and Chorad. Charlie scuffling in morning & J. mowing beaver grass</p>
<p>Saturday 25th fine</p>
<p>John mowing swamp grass till teatime C. plowing all day with gang plow Henry & W hoeing & I choring</p>
<p>Sunday. 26th fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went to Church in morning heard Rev Scott Mina & C went to S.S.</p>
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<p>Monday 27th fine wet morning</p>
<p>C plowing Henri W & I Choring. & hoeing Turnips H. scuffling in afternoon I set up the down shocks Went to see I Dyson about helping us.</p>
<p>Tuesday 28 Showery</p>
<p>Mr Reid of Noe, Teacher Letterbreen, Normanby T.P. Called & stayed last night went away this morning I got pea field ready for harvester and hoed Turnips henry & W hoeing & C scuffling all day got meat at Hales 25.</p>
<p>Wensday. 29th Dull</p>
<p>We hoed turnips in morning and put cut peas for an hour or two. then rain came on and we chored and hoed turnips till night.</p>
<p>Thursday 30th fine</p>
<p>We hoed turnips in morning, went finished peas behind bush</p>
<p>Friday 31st fine</p>
<p>put parys Green on potatoes and hoed turnips I got the no 1 cut around ready for pea harvester. we hauled in swamp hay</p>
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<p>Saturday Sept Aug 1st 1896 Dull</p>
<p>Boys put on Paris Green on potatoes and we took off the load of hay then hauled oats until rain came on about 3 p.m. I went to town bgt Hardware $1.90. Canvas 25¢ ordered. 1000" Bran 1000 wheat screenings, at Goldies 6.00/100 5.00</p>
<p>Sunday 2nd fine</p>
<p>Mina & C. went to Church in morning. Mina & I went to S S. Mary & I to. C. at night.</p>
<p>Monday 3rd fine</p>
<p>I went to Town in we hauled in oats most of the day John Osman Ausman came this morning afternoon. G. B. Hood came and I gave him a note for $15. for Insurance. for 300 additional. insurance</p>
<p>Tuesday 4th, fine</p>
<p>We finished hauling oats today. got meat 48¢. fee</p>
<p>Wensday 5th fine</p>
<p>we chored & hauled 3 small loads of peas. rain came last night and kept us a little back in hauling paid Mr Flick $1.25 on Shingles</p>
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<p>Thursday 6th J Aug 1896 fine</p>
<p>We hauled peas all day about twenty one loads</p>
<p>Friday 7th fine</p>
<p>We finished hauling wood peas today about noon Went to Town in afternoon Met Mrs Woods and Polly bgt stamps ect 10¢ we raf raked pea stubble and. hoed turnips rest of the day</p>
<p>Saturday 8th fine</p>
<p>John Mowing grass I went with {10} bags of oats to Chop, 60-. P borrowed $75.00 from Bank of Commerce for four months. Tobacco for J. got Harness fixed 50¢</p>
<p>{written in left margin} Paid 25¢ for John I got 5/8 cord of wood @ {3.00} per cord pd Mrs Armstrong 7.00 being bal of Mr Rar'd wages</p>
<p>Sunday 9th fine Shower at night</p>
<p>Mary, Polly & I went to Church and Class, I Sacrament Mina, Polly & C went to S. S.</p>
<p>Monday 10th Dull</p>
<p>John Mowing grass, C scuffling Henry, W & I hoeing weeds out of Rape, they have hauled about 85 loads. of gravel.</p>
<p>Tuesday. 11th fine</p>
<p>John finished mowing & started to Cultivate pea land. boys & I hoeing rape & mangles. C scuffling & gang plowing</p>
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<p>sh Wensday. JAug 12, 1896 fine showr last night</p>
<p>J & I went to town in morning got horses shod. $1.50 np. hardware 38¢ got two teeth filled. 1.50 np came home & John & I got overlays ready for barn, C plowing H. scuffling.</p>
<p>Thursday 13th fine</p>
<p>John & I getting overlays & putting them up in barn & C. Cultivating and Henry scuffling. Mr & Mrs G Osborn were here last night & till aftrnoon today.</p>
<p>Friday 14th fine</p>
<p>We Thrashed today. our grain turned out very well. oats are about standard.</p>
<p>Saturday 15th fine</p>
<p>We cleaned up around stack & hauled in what hay was out, paid J. 50¢</p>
<p>Sunday 16th fine</p>
<p>Besie, Polly, Mina & Charlie all went to Church, Mary & I kept house. Bessie, Mina & I went to S.S. Mary & I to Church in evening.</p>
<p>Monday 17th fine</p>
<p>John & C plowing & Cultivating. He & W. hoeing in morning I washed cattle & fixed blankets</p>
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<p>267</p>
<p>Tuesday 18th 1896</p>
<p>J & C plowing. Henry & I finished washing the Cattle and hoed some turnips 2nd time. I went to Mill with grist of peas & oats, 60 4P. 10 @ 60/6 paid Mr pass for painting 8.25 Mr Wardell for Lime 9.75 bgt snaps 25 & rope 45¢ at Morris sold a load of gravel 10¢</p>
<p>Wensday. 19th fine</p>
<p>J & C. plowing H & W Hoeing Turnips second time Mina & Bessie hoeing. & I Choring I went to town after dinner bgt hinges, ect, 56¢ screws & bolts 28 at Morris pails at Rudd's, 50¢, Barrow fixed 1.00 oil cake. 1.00 plow wheel fixed 10¢</p>
<p>Thursday. 20th fine</p>
<p>John & C. plowing. Girls, H, W & I working at Turnips & rape</p>
<p>Friday 21st fine</p>
<p>J & Henry. went to Mitchell's thrashing and I chored C plowing & W hoeing. Mr tuck here today</p>
<p>Saturday 22. fine</p>
<p>J & C plowing. rest of us hoeing rape. I went to town in morning. bgt. hardware 03. ordered Car. for Toronto saw Montreal prize list. Tobacco for John. 25</p>
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<p>Sunday, Aug 23rd. 1896 fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went to Church All the rest went to S.S. we had a service at home in evening</p>
<p>Monday 24th fine</p>
<p>J & C. plowing. Henry Mina Bessie W & I working at Turnips and rape.</p>
<p>Tuesday 25 fine</p>
<p>J at Barbers Thrashing Henry in afternoon. C plowing W & Mina hoeing turnips I choring. W. Tuck made a show box for us today. got 2 sheres at penfolds, 50 np Hardware at Morris. 80 np</p>
<p>Wensday. 26th Showery</p>
<p>Henry & I working on wheat grounds. J at friendships Thrashing. W. Tuck finished box. I went to town with grist of chop 11½ bags. 79 wheat germ 55</p>
<p>Thursday 27th Showery</p>
<p>J. Cultivating. C Harrowing H. Scuffling. I hoed in morning also W & Mina all day. I went to town in afternoon bgt shoes, 1.50. saw about getting hay pressed. bgt 10 bush wheat @ 70 6 bush rye. @ 45, to be paid in Oct at Jas Hewers, saw about Harvey account.</p>
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<p>Friday. Aug 28, 1896 fine</p>
<p>J. Sowing rye. C rolling & plowing W. hoeing. rape I recd</p>
<p>Saturday. 29th fine</p>
<p>J. Harrowing Cultivating and plowing. I went to town in morning, bgt wheat 11½ bush @ 65. = $7.47 Dawson's golden Chaff. Hardware 06, wick 10. Had Mr Tuck helping us this afternoon with car. got bulls feet pared this evening, 1.00. T. Walker came. to see us Tonight</p>
<p>Sunday 30th {different handwriting}</p>
<p>M & C. went to church in the morning, and T Walker Mina & I to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday 31st</p>
<p>{No Entry}</p>
<p>Tuesday 1st. Sept</p>
<p>Took cattle to station to start for Toronto. Jno. sowed fall-wheat near the track & plowed some of the buckwheat down. Ch. hoeing rape.</p>
<p>Wed. 2nd Sept</p>
<p>Jno plowing in buckwheat field all day. M. & C. started to school. 3¢ post. for Mina</p>
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<p>Thursday Sept 3rd 1896.</p>
<p>John finished plowing buckwheat ground.</p>
<p>Friday Sept. 4th.</p>
<p>Jno. finished sowing fall-wheat in field behind the bush. Hewer sent out 9 bush. Rye.</p>
<p>Sat. Sept. 5th.</p>
<p>Jno. finished sowing rye 1½ bags left over. Charlie working at rape.</p>
<p>Sunday Sept. 6th.</p>
<p>Mina & I went to church in morning. Heard Mr Scott. M. & C. to S.S.</p>
<p>Monday Sept 7th</p>
<p>Jno. finished field above the rape & started in field next Ford's. C. finished rape. 10 lbs. boiling meat from Wakefield.</p>
<p>Tuesday Sept. 8th.</p>
<p>Jno. went to town in morning with 8 bags oats for chop & wood for Burton's and returned 221 lbs. Rye to Hewer's. Was plowing in field next Ford's in afternoon.</p>
<p>Wednesday Sept. 9th</p>
<p>Jno. plowing all day in field next Ford's. Mr. Busby died</p>
<p>Thursday Sept. 10th</p>
<p>Jno. finished stubble-field, fixed fence at road & started to stump in back-field. Closed sheep in to-night.</p>
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<p>Friday Sept 11th 1896</p>
<p>John pulling out stumps all day. Mr Busby buried this afternoon Mr Scroggie got his delivery rig, full of straw.</p>
<p>Sat Sept. 12th 1896.</p>
<p>Jno. gathering up stumps & burning some brush. Charlie cultivating in field next Barber's.</p>
<p>Sunday Sept. 13th.</p>
<p>M. & C walked to church & Sunday School. Mr Scott preaching.</p>
<p>Monday Sept 14th</p>
<p>John plowing in stumpy land. Got 7½ lbs flank from Wakefield's. Douglas lame.</p>
<p>Tuesday Sept. 15th.</p>
<p>Jno. plowing in forenoon & pulling out stumps in afternoon. J. Friendship hauled some gravel away.</p>
<p>Wednesday Sept 16th.</p>
<p>Jno. plowing in forenoon & Charlie helping him to pile brush in afternoon.</p>
<p>Thursday Sept 17th</p>
<p>Jno. plowing all day.</p>
<p>Friday Sept. 18th.</p>
<p>Jno. working in stumpy field all day. Tobacco for John 25¢</p>
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<p>Sat. Sept. 19th. 1896.</p>
<p>Jno. & Charlie working around barn in forenoon, & Jno. plowing & Charlie cultivating part of the afternoon. Willie Leadlay was out for the day.</p>
<p>Sunday Sept. 20th.</p>
<p>I went to church in morning. Heard Rev. Mr Van Whyte. M & C. to S.S. in afternoon & to church in evening to hear Rev. Dr Potts.</p>
<p>Monday Sept. 21st.</p>
<p>Jno working in stumpy land all day.</p>
<p>Tuesday Sept. 22nd</p>
<p>John working in stumpy field in afternoon. Went to town with ¾ cord wood for Burton's, in forenoon.</p>
<p>Wednesday Sept 23rd</p>
<p>Jno. working in stumpy field.</p>
<p>Thursday Sept. 24th</p>
<p>Jno working in forenoon & sick in afternoon. Rev. Mr Scott & Mr Hawkins called to-day.</p>
<p>Friday Sept. 25th.</p>
<p>Jno working in stumpy field in forenoon & cultivating in afternoon.</p>
<p>Sat. Sept. 26th</p>
<p>Jno working in stumpy field & Ch. cultivating.</p>
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<p>Sept 1896</p>
<p>Sunday. 27th fine Showery</p>
<p>{back to James B.'s writing}</p>
<p>We. Arrived at Guelph from Ottawa about 4 am this morning. Henry went out to let them know at home then John, Charlie & H. came and we got the stock home about day light and after we found things in good shape and all well We were real pleased to get home. Mina & C went to Church & H C & I to S. S. Mary & I to Church at night</p>
<p>Monday. 28th fine</p>
<p>I C J & I went to the Car & took out the stalls ect then. J. went to plow & I Chored & looked around Crops ect till noon & got grist ready & picked roots & stumps till Chore time J at same Job, paid him $12.00 today. 25 for tobacco, 25¢ cash</p>
<p>Tuesday, 29th Dull</p>
<p>J. Plowing all day I went to town with grist paid Goldies bill $30.30, paid McDonald & Drew Harvey's account. 19.70, Hewers $4.95 Metcaff's, 4.05 bgt brush 25¢ Smith's account, $2.60 - 33 $2.267 for Mina & C paid fees 4.00 for M & C & 50¢ for {Lat?} book penfolds account. $3.60 G. D. Hood got a load of sand 20</p>
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<p>{left of page - 111-1, 11, 11-11, 111-1x1}</p>
<p>Wensday Sept 30th 1896 Drizzling</p>
<p>We are having fine weather for roots. J. plowing all day & . I picking roots & piling stumps. & Choring</p>
<p>Thursday, Oct 1st 1896 fair</p>
<p>I cleaned up rubbish around barn in morning & plowed in afternoon John at porters thrashing. in afternoon</p>
<p>Friday. 2nd fine</p>
<p>J. plowing all day. I went to town in morning. got plow fixed at penfolds about 1.00 np hardware, 47¢, dry goods, 35, sent $20 to W. R. Stewart Lucasville also $10 to Aunt Maggie recd. $119.75¢ from Montreal as part payment of Bull's</p>
<p>Saturday 3rd fair</p>
<p>J. plowing and stumping in morning. boys & I working. at potatoes and all worked at getting in corn in afternoon paid W. Leadley recd Silver medal from Toronto yesterday.</p>
<p>Sunday 4th fine</p>
<p>Mary & I went to Church in morning and Mina & C. to S.S. Mr Scott preached this morning on Christ's Kingdom and how to enter it. it was a good sermon.</p>
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<pre> Monday, Oct 5, 1896 fine
</pre>
<pre> J. & I pulled stumps this morning & he plowed in afternoon& I cut corn D McRae brought
Mr. Harding this afternoon to buy Dorset horned Sheep. he is to let me know this week
if he will take our ewes at $10 each.
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday, 6th Dull wet at night
</pre>
<pre> J. & I pulling stumps in morning. I chored & bound corn and we hauled one load. W. Luck
came out today and nailed up some boards around the barn.
</pre>
<pre> Wensday, 7th Dull
</pre>
<pre> J. plowing all day. I piled stumps in morning cut corn & picked apples in afternoon.
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 8th Dull & dry .75
9.25
J. plowed in morning Mr. Flick went to Bye's thrashing I went to town bgt flour $9.25 .73
Oatmeal, 73c, bran 45c paid $3.75 to Blake, Lash 7 Cassels for Insurance. Chains set .45
25c 3.75
.25
</pre>
<pre> Friday, 9th fine
</pre>
<pre> John & I pulling mangels & hauling in corn. finished corn
</pre>
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<pre> Saturday 10th Oct, 1896. fine
</pre>
<pre> we hauled in & finished pulling mangels. also put for sheep an rake fixed fence etc.
</pre>
<pre> Sunday, 11th fine
</pre>
<pre> Mina & Charlie went to Church & S.S. Mary & I stayed at home all day.
</pre>
<pre> Monday 12th Dull
</pre>
<pre> Jn. plowing all day.I went to Lindsay to see about Ram this morning we may trade, went to Cleghorn's
did not buy any bgt six from Mr. Shell for $20 to be delivered in two weeks. Went to Bruder's saw
their Bull he has done very well Came home by Thompsons they are paying 3 1/4 per lb for lambs this year 12
1 scribbler & postage for M & C 12
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday, 13th fine
</pre>
<pre> I chored all day fixing fence & piling and burning off stumps. sent entry away for our bull calf 2.50 2.50
</pre>
<pre> Wednesday 14th fine
</pre>
<pre> Chored in morning and went to O.A.C. sale this afternoon. bgt a polled Angus heifer calf for $36.00 on
on twelve month's time paid Mc Rae for Gazette 1.00
</pre>
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<pre> Thursday 15th Oct. 1896 fine
</pre>
<pre> J. plowing all day I chored & burned stumps
</pre>
<pre> Friday 16th fine & cool
</pre>
<pre> J. plowing in morning I picking up & burning stumps. I plowed in afternoon and J. cut brush
S. Slater called tonight to see if he could get a job in winter.
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 17th Dull first snow
</pre>
<pre> paid J. 2.10 J. plowing all day Mina C & I taking up potatoes paid John $2.10 2.10
</pre>
<pre> Sunday 18th Dull
</pre>
<pre> Mary & I went to Church in morning heard Rev Scott preach Mina & Charlie went to Church
in evening.
</pre>
<pre> Monday 19th fair
</pre>
<pre> I took a load of wood to Burtons in morning & plowed till noon. M. & I picked apples
in afternoon. Dr. Reed came out to see the bull's foot but could not pass it as
all right yet.
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 20th Oct 1896 fair
</pre>
<pre> J. plowing all day. John Mathews, Jonnie Dawson & I pulled apples we finished. Two
young men promised to come and pull turnips in morning
</pre>
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<p>Wensday, Oct. 21st 1896 snow flurries</p>
<p>J. plowing all day. J. M. pulling turnips all day & I after 3 p.m. I pulled six rows after 3 p.m I went to town with 15 bags of oats to chop, got harness fixed, 10¢. stamp 03. went to Lords Day Alliance meeting, tonight it was very good. Mr Charlton M.P. was the speaker of the evening viewed the subject from a Religious and Civil stand-point Dr Torrance spoke of a few very stirring & inspiring words.</p>
<p>Thursday 22nd fine</p>
<p>both John's were shovelling dirt out of root house, in morning & pulling turnips in afternoon paid J. Mathews 75 sent $2.50 to T. McFarlane Illinois Entry fee for Kyma 4th fees for M & C 4.00</p>
<p>Friday 23rd fine</p>
<p>J. A. & J. M. pulled Turnips all day. I pulled a while in morning and. went to Mill for grist. Chopping 90 C Oil. 60¢. Tobacco for J 25 hauled two loads turnips</p>
<p>Saturday 24th blustry</p>
<p>J. A & J. M. pulling Turnips L. Goetz at Parsons Thrashing I got Shell delivered his lambs today & german boot I paid him $20.00 for six paper for M 80¢</p>
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<p>October 1896</p>
<p>Sunday 25th fine</p>
<p>Mina & C went to Church in morning. & also to S.S. Mary & I to Church in the evening.</p>
<p>Monday 26th fine</p>
<p>John. A. & J. M. both pulling turnips all day. L Goetz pulling after 10 a.m. J. A. pulling in aternoon & I hauling hauled five loads</p>
<p>Tuesday. 27th fine</p>
<p>J. A & J. M. pulling all day. {D} & I pulled till turnips were dry & then I hauled. sent 24¢ to Bedding field. Ottawa 15¢ to Holterman Brantford 05¢ to S. C. Stevenson Montreal received entry certificates and transfers for. Kyma's Laddie Vol 8.24533 & Lord Aberdeen 3rd vol 6 20824 & certificate for Kyma 4th 24534</p>
<p>Wensday 28th fair & Dull</p>
<p>J. A. pulling turnips in morning J. M. all day paid him 25 Lawrence all day. we hauled 4 loads in received fifty dollars from Mr. German stamps 04, laces of 05</p>
<p>Thursday 29th fair</p>
<p>Lawrence here all day J. M. & J. A. both off I haired W. Benningfield this afternoon for 2{04}, & he is coming tomorrow Paid W. Tuck $25.00 Paid J. Ansman $2.00</p>
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<p>280 (top left of page)</p>
<pre> Friday
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<p>282 (top left of page)</p>
<pre> Friday, Oct 30th 1896
three half days wet morning fine warm afternoon
</pre>
<pre> J.M. 3.00 I stayed in house and wrote letters most of morning in afternoon we pulled twenty rows of turnips 3.00
and hauled in five loads had J.M. Lawriner & W.B. in afternoon Paid J.Mathew $3.00
</pre>
<pre> Saturday, 31st fair .50
.20
W.B 50 We hauled in turnips till about two p.m. then pulled Aberdeans. J. Mathews pulled all day. 13 rows
LC 20 W. Bening here all day Paid him 50c pd. Lawrence 20
</pre>
<pre> Sunday 1st Nov 1896
</pre>
<pre> Mina & I went to Church in the it was Sacrament today M & C. went to S.S.
</pre>
<pre> Monday 2nd fine
</pre>
<pre> J.M. pulling all day W. Benning all day We hauled turnips in afternoon 10c for C for football 12c 12
for stamps 10
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 3rd fine
</pre>
<pre> We finished the turnips today about 3 p.m. and then all hands picked stones J.M. L.G. & W.B.
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 4th Dull & drizzly
</pre>
<pre> J.M.& L.G. W.B. here all day picking stones W.B. cultivating. I went to town seed $1. from
Mr. Gilles. 1.00
</pre>
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<p>283 (top right of page)</p>
<pre> Nov.4th, 1896 Dull & drizzly 3.50
</pre>
<pre> J.M. 3.50 paid J. Mathews $3.50 pd. J. Ausman $4.00.
J.A. 4.00
</pre>
<pre> Nov.5th Dull & damp
</pre>
<pre> L. 3/4 day Lawrence & Willie plowing till 3 p.m. came in out of rain & L. went home. I chored
pd. L. 1.00 all day. paid Lawrence 1.00 1.00
</pre>
<pre> Friday 6th drizzly
</pre>
<pre> Willie & I plowing all day in no. 4. (?) .5
postage 9c .9
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 7th Dull .80
.20
</pre>
<pre> We finished plowing no.4 & started at no 2, I went to town after dinner with 15 bags 6.59
of oats & 1 of peas to chop 80c bran 20c. bgt clothes for Charlie $6.59 shoes for Mina .85
</pre>
<pre> Sunday 8th fair
</pre>
<pre> Mary & I stayed home and Mina & C went to Church & S.S.
</pre>
<pre> Monday 9th fair & cold
</pre>
<pre> Mr. H. Wright & I went to Sharp's he bgt two heifers for $135.00. I arranged to get a
steer I also bgt. 9 lambs for $25.00 he paid $10 for me mick & Willie plowing.
</pre>
<pre> Tuesady 10 fair
</pre>
<pre> Willie & I plowing all day Mr Snider brgt lambs pd him $15.00 15.00
</pre>
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<p>284 (top left of page) rain last night</p>
<pre> Wensday 11th Nov. 1896 fair
</pre>
<pre> Mr. F. & W. Mr. Flick & I plowing in afternoon. Willie choring killed lamb in morning I bgt drugs last .60
12 day each night for (?) 60c
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 12th fine
</pre>
<pre> pd. Mr Flick Flick & I plowing all day Willie choring.Mr. Sharp came with cow & calf I bgt calf for ten
5.00 dollars Cow is to be bred to Lord Aberdeen 3rd I paid Mr. Flick 5.00
</pre>
<pre> Friday, 13th Dull with snow
</pre>
<pre> Mr. F. plowing all day. Mr. S. here yet Books ect for Mina .68
</pre>
<pre>Mr. F. 1/2 day Saturday 14th fair
</pre>
<pre> there was too much frost to plow this morning the boys & I cleared up rubbish around the barn. 10.00
</pre>
<p>W.B. 2.00 Mr. Sharp had Maud away this afternoon got settled with Mr. Wright. I paid Mr S $5 on steer and 5.00</p>
<pre> also paid him ten dollars I borrowed from Mr. Wright. W.B. here all day paid him 2.00 2.00
</pre>
<pre> Sunday 15th fine
</pre>
<pre> Mina & I went to Church in morning. Mina & C to S.S.
</pre>
<pre> Monday 16th fine
</pre>
<pre> Mr. Flick & I plowing all day Willie choring & getting in wood
</pre>
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<p>285 (right side of page)</p>
<pre> Tuesday Nov. 17, 1896 fine wet at night
</pre>
<pre> Flick & I plowing in the morning I took Dorset ram to Wright in afternoon & six turkeys .62
to be sold at Nova Scotia. bgt syrup 62c other groceries Nails 20c .20
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 18th Dull
</pre>
<pre> I finished plowing 7 cultivating.
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 19th cold
</pre>
<pre> W & I cleaned out the cistern in morning & W picking stones in afternoon I went to town, 1.25
bgt hardware 50c oilcake & conditioner powder $1.25 Tom and Emana Norris came today. .50
</pre>
<pre> Friday 20th fair & Frosty
</pre>
<pre> W choring around barn I went to Thompsons for some lambs got 13 to be exchanged.
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 21st stormy
</pre>
<pre> I took back 14 lambs to thompsos this morning there was a difference of 190.00 in his favor
I paid him 8.00 Came home Louis Bruder & his wife came over and stayed all afternoon. he has
offered me his bull for Prince of Thorndale if I give him $25 to boot and wait until next
Saturday 8.00
</pre>
</div>
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<p>286 (top left of page)</p>
<pre> Sunday 22nd Nov. 1896 fair
</pre>
<pre> Tom & Emana, Mina & C went to Church in morning W & C to S.S. and Emana, Tom & I to
Church in evening
</pre>
<pre> Monday 23rd Dull
</pre>
<pre> Tom & I went to Bruders to see the bull in the morning went to town to sell horse & get
grist of chop in Afternoon blacksmithing 5c .5
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 24th Dull
</pre>
<pre> J.A. started John Ausman came about 9 a,m, Tom and Emma Norris started for home about 9.30 J. W & I
worked around sheep pen most of the day 7 plowed a little.
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 25th wet 10.00
.75
paid W.B. J & W worked around sheep pen all day. I went to town in afternoon paid entry fees $10.00 1.30
1.00 Insurance, $8.80, Hardware $1.30, Cap, 75c, shoes & rubbers for Mina $1.12 paid Willie 8.80
rec'd 30c for nails rip saw .65 shoes mended .10 1.12
1.00
.10
.65
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 26th fine & warm
</pre>
<pre> This is Thanksgiving day and has been very fine John worked at sheep pen all day. I
exchanged some timothy for clover with Whitelaws about 300 (?) and plowed some sod for
corn beside barn & did chores
</pre>
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<p>287 (top right of page)</p>
<pre> Friday 27th Nov 1896 fair & mild
</pre>
<pre> I chored & plowed 7 picked stones. John working at sheep pen.
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 28th cold 3.50
</pre>
<pre> WB 3.50 J working at sheep pen. Flick helping us today. I went to town in morning & paid 3.30
LG 3.30 W Benningfield account in full 3.50, L. Goetz 3.50 paid Mina's & C's fees paid 1.00
JA 1.00 J. Ausman 1.00 saw Bruder and agreed to trade bulls with him I give him $25. in March 4.00
envelopes 05. .05
</pre>
<pre> Sunday, 29th cold & rough
</pre>
<pre> Mina & I went to Church in morning M & C to S.S.
</pre>
<pre> Monday, 30th cold
</pre>
<pre> Mr Flick here today I chored all day Mr F went with Bull to Bruders & brought home
our new one. J. Ausman has been here 3 mos. @ 121/2 @ month =$37.50 wood 11.00 Cash 22.85 .05
bal due John $3.65 stud for Charlie .05
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday, 1 Dec/ 1896
</pre>
<pre> I chored most of the day went to town in morning. got Bran .90 & Oatmeal .85 1.75 1.75
paid Wakefield $5.65 5.65
</pre>
</div>
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<p>288 (top left of page)</p>
<pre> Wensday Dec 2 1896 fair
</pre>
<p>S. came today I chored in morning & went to cider mill & did chores in afternoon. S. Slater came this afternoon</p>
<pre> I hired him for for half a month @ $8 per month. bgt oilcake & (?) food $1.30 at Heavers 1.30
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 3rd fair
</pre>
<pre> I chored trimmed two shrubs & went to cider mill. Paid for cider etc $1.73 Saw cutting and 1.73
hauling of wood.
</pre>
<pre> Friday 4th soft
</pre>
<pre> I trimmed sheep & did the chores. Sam chopped wood. Jennie and two of the children came today
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 5th soft 10.00
2.00
I cleaned up cattle today & a lamb. Sam hauling up wood. Jennie & I went to town after dinner .98
J. bgt dry goods. I bgt shoes & coat for Mary $2.00 overshoes for myself. 98c paid G.B. Hood Insurance .60
</pre>
<pre> Sunday 6th fair
</pre>
<pre> Father, Mina & Charlie went to Church. Mary Jenny children and I kept house M & C went to S.S.
</pre>
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<pre> Monday Dec 7, 1896
</pre>
<pre> Mrs. Nesbit came and we killed poultry and prepared for show all day. pd J Ausman 2.75
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 8th Dull 1.00
11.25
I've took the stock to the show, paid bal of entry fees, $11.25 pd J Ausman $1.00 .50
bgt drugs ect 50c
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 9th
</pre>
<pre> We showed the cattle today. got 1st for Mysie & Kyma 4th 2nd for Dinah 3rd for No 1 & Belle
two 2nds & 1 3rd on poultry 1 third on Dorset shep in Attle & sheep $74. in poultry about $4.
Sold Dick for 2 1/4 per lb.
</pre>
<pre> Thursday, 10th fair
</pre>
<pre> We showed lambs today got 1 commended prize got the stock out tonight at 10 p.m. Shipped Ingrid
to Waller she weighed 1500 rec'd 65.00
Dick 1380 recd $72.45 72.45
</pre>
<pre> Friday, 11th
</pre>
<pre> I went to rink for bal of stock and the feed delivered the show poultry 122 Turkeys & 53 Chickens
also delivered steer & paid a note at Bank of Commerce 75.00
bgt beef $4.08 4.08
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<p>290 (top left of page)</p>
<pre> Saturday Dec 12th 1896 fine & warm
</pre>
<pre> Tom & I went to town in morning. sold poultry Turkeys @ 7 1/2 Chicks 6
total $31.75 $31.75
paid Scroggins bill 33.00
paid Tom for heifer (?) (?)
" Lindsay for (?) 12.50
sent bull up to Will on a year's term for $60.00
</pre>
<pre> Sunday 13th fine
</pre>
<pre> Father, Mina & Charlie went to Church, I stayed home all day was not feeling well.
Mina, C. & Sam went to Church in evening
</pre>
<pre> Monday 14th chilly
</pre>
<pre> Father & Sam levelling around the barn I did very little Ryma (?)lost heifer calf today
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 15th Chilly
</pre>
<pre> We chored around barn all day. put in a window in cow stable ect.
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 16th fine
</pre>
<pre> we took in lambs to Barber in morning and had to bring them back & keep them till .30
Friday weighing 30c 10c to Maddock they weighed 1950 at fair ground scales 1925 went .08
to O.A.C. saw the calf it is doing fairly well. paid Lamb 25c,sent 6.00 to Illinois 6.00
to register bull order .08 rec'd 74 from Mr. Hodson 74.00
we chored in afternoon got grist chop .90
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<p>291 (top right of page)</p>
<pre> Thursday Dec. 17th 1896 fine
</pre>
<pre> Father Sam & I worked around barn all day
</pre>
<pre> Friday 18th Soft snow
</pre>
<pre> I took lambs in in morning they weighed 1905 lbs losing 20 lbs since Wensday
on full feed and good care this shows how much loss comes from a trip of about
three miles on 16 lambs. W Barber paid me for wensday weight 1925 and gave me 1.00
1.00 for my trouble, 1925 @ $3.87 1/2c = 74.50 74.50
sent $10 as a loan to Tom paid $14.30 for 69.29 " oats @20 1/2 10.00
Sam & Father taking earth out of sheep pen 14.30
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 19th Dull .62
1.00
Sam Father & C cleaned out the bal of dirt under sheep pen. I went to town in .25
afternoon. bgt hardware 62c dry goods $1.00 Iron for screen 25 fasteners 12 1/2 .13
Jars for me 4.00 postage for M 08 clothes for M 75 asking C's shirts 40 4.00
waterproof cloak for M 3.00 paid Mrs Nisbet $1.25 bal due to her $1.15 .08
Cottenade, '55 buttons 05, Yarn 40 .40
.75
3.00
1.25
1.15
1.00
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<p>292 (top left of page)</p>
<pre> Sunday Dec 20th
</pre>
<pre> Father & I went to Church Mina & C to S.S.
</pre>
<pre>Sam off today for a
week Monday 21st
</pre>
<pre> Sam went to visit & I went to O.A.C. for College Bloom in afternoon.
We did the chores
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 22nd
</pre>
<pre> Father choring. I went to town in morning took Leadley's 5 bags turnips
aunt Jane 1/2 bag. paid Hales account $1.95 1.95
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 23 1.80
</pre>
<pre> Father & C choring I went to town. bgt things for house 1.80 .90
hardware for barn 90 shoes $1.50 1.50
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 24
</pre>
<pre> Father & C choring & I worked at sheep pen. Henry Willis & M Leadby were out 15.00
paid $15.00 Henry Heather Belle large heifer calf today.
</pre>
<p></p>
<pre> Friday 25th
</pre>
<pre> Father C & I worked around barn all day.
</pre>
<pre> Saturday 26th fair
</pre>
<pre> Father & C cutting under brush along the creek I went to town in morning paid 23.50
G. B. Morris' account $23.50 & D. E. Rudd's $19.50 19.50
J Ausman hauling his wood today
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<pre> December 1896
</pre>
<pre> Sunday Dec. 27th fine
</pre>
<pre> Father Mina & I went to Church. M & C went to S.S. I went to Church at night
heard a very impressive Sermon on the Greatness of "God" by Rev Mr Scott.
</pre>
<pre> Monday 28th fine
</pre>
<pre> Sam back today Iam got horses shod $1.00 I chored. went to see Buley about cutting and saw R 1.00
Shortreeds stock I hauled manure in afternoon
</pre>
<pre> Tuesday 29th Dull .25
.03
.10
We hauled manure all day with both teams. 25 for Mina for present 10c for foolscap .10
for Mina, stamp .03 10c for C toward Mr B present
</pre>
<pre> Wensday 30th fair & Dull
</pre>
<pre> Sam, C & I hauled manure all day to no 5 13 loads
</pre>
<pre> Thursday 31st fine
</pre>
<pre> Sam hauled two loads of manure from town we took a box of straw to exchange for two 31.00
half loads of manure at Hendleys and Kenneys. I chored in afternoon C & Father hauling 1.75
brush cut off the grounds around house I went to town in morning paid W. Luck $31.00 .10
and $35.00 before making a total of $66.00 that I have paid him for fixing the barn. .80
bgt shoes for Father $1.75 slates 10 Presents for German's children 80c
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Adeline’s Journal
Introduction
Robert Mathers and Susan (Patterson) Mathers were the parents of George,
Thomas, Jane, John, Anne & Susan (twins), Adeline & Rebecca (twins) and Henry.
They raised their family in a log house on lot 17 concession 2 on Morris township.
Susan (Patterson) Mathers died in 1905.
Adeline became severally crippled from rheumatoid arthritis in 1899 when she
was a mere twenty -four years old.
Henry married Ellen Owens in1909 and bought the farm next door to his father &
sisters. In 1920, at the age of 32, Ellen died of cancer and left two small children
Melville age nine and Charlie only two years old. Jane, Ann, Adeline and their
father moved in with Henry to help manage the house and raise the boys.
Two years later in 1922, when Robert died, he left his farm and a mortgage of
$2400 to his daughters Jane & Anne who were taking care of Adeline. In 1924
Thomas sued his sisters Jane & Ann for a share of his father’s heavily mortgaged
farm.
ADELINE’S JOURNAL
1928
Henry sent $50 to Dudley Holmes on December 31st
1928 on the claim against
Jane & Ann Mathers to give to Tom Mathers.
1929
Payment to Tom Mathers $50.00 June 11, 1929
October 29 crash on Wall Street of the US stock market and Great Depression
begins.
Henry sent Gould, Shapley and Muir $10.00 on Dec 5th
1929 on the Sugar Jack.
1931
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Melville Mathers 20th
birthday Feb. 4th 1931 * all entries in italics are added notes.
Charlie Mathers 13th
birthday April 10 1932 * all entries in italics are added notes.
Mr. McLennan got a bag of chop 85 lbs of our chop at Addie Frasers in April -he
brought it home
Henry sent $5.00 to Gould Shapley & Muir on April 20th
1931 on part payment on
the Sugar Jack (unable to find any trace of the Sugar Jack company)
Adeline’s 56th
birthday April 20th
, 1931 * all entries in italics are added notes
Henry paid Mitchell’s $2.30 on May 30th
-the last of our beef bill all paid up.
Henry took Mr. McLennan a bag of oats over in June 1931 for his horses
Henry paid Mrs. Jack Stacey $6.00 on July 4th
, 1931 for plank he bought from Jack
Stacey in the winter time.
Henry paid $9.00 for hay fork rope -he paid it to Bert Robertson on Saturday night
July 4th
- they got the rope the Saturday night before.
Chas took in 10 bags of grain to Blacks to get chopped on July 7th
1931 he paid 50
cents cash for it.
Henry or Chas took in the mower knife on July 8, 1931 to Fred Ceiling to repair.
Mel went in for it on July 9th
-he paid 50 cents cash for it.
Henry got $1.33 of beef from Mitchells the butcher for his threshing on August 1st
1931 -his man came here & they paid him the $1.33 on Sept 4th
-all paid up,
Henry Mathers sent $24.50 with his son Melville Mathers August 4th
, 1931 to
Goderich to give to Tom Mathers (brother) on the claim against Jane and Ann
Mathers. (Tom’s share of his father’s farm which was left to his sisters Ann & Jane)
They sent $50.00 before on June 11, 1929 for Tom Mathers.
Henry Mathers sent in $45.00 with his son Charlie Mathers to Mr. Bushfield for
Joe Middy on the interest on mortgage on August 29th
1931.
That is part payment of the $72 he owed.
Henry’s 52rd
birthday on July 19th
1931
Chas took in 5 bags of grain to Blacks to get chopped on July 20th
1931 he paid 25
cents for it.
Chas took in 5 bags of grain to get chopped on July 28th
he paid 25 cents for it.
Henry gave Mr. McLennan 8 ½ lbs of twine on July 29th
1931.
Mr. McLennan got 2 more bags of oats from Henry in July for his horses.
Chas gave Fred Ceiling 10 cents on August 9th
.
Henry gave Mr. McLennan another bag of oats on Aug 11, 1931 the day they
threshed.
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Willie Peacock got 6 bags of barley & oats from Henry on Aug 11th
1931. Mr.
McLennan paid back the 8 lbs. of twine.
Henry stook-threshed his wheat and 3 loads of oats on Aug 11, 1931
Mr. McLennan got 4 bags of barley & oats from Henry on Aug 13th
Henry gave him ½ bag of wheat to pay out the basket of cherries we got from him
at 55 cents.
Henry gave him the wheat and 14 cents on bread he bought from Mrs. McLennan.
Jane paid A. McKercher the 15 cents we owed him on August 15th
, 1931 all owed
to him but 1 gal of gas -25 cents Mel got.
Charlie took $1.00 more to send to Chicago on Aug 13th, 1931 on Dr. Starvant’s
bill. That would leave $3.00 yet to pay.
Gordon Hamilton borrowed 580 lbs of oats & barley from Henry on Aug 14th
1931.
Alex McEwen got 184 lbs of wheat from Henry on Aug 15th
1931 he paid 50 cents
a bushel for it. $1.55
Jane got 10 loaves of bread from Lloyd Turvey- she paid him the 70 cents we
owed him on August 15th
, 1931
Arthur Shaw got 310 lbs of oats and barley from Henry on Aug 15th
, 1931 for 50
cents a bushel for it – he didn’t pay for it.
McCreight & Bob Atchison got 3 bushels of wheat at 50 cents a bushel.
They paid $1.45 for it.
Henry paid Bill Duff $1.05 for twine on August 15th
1931.
Henry paid $1.10 for twine to Harold McChamon on Aug 15th
1931
Henry got money from Coon Goll for threshing - $1.20 of that went to lawyer
Crawford. (Henry owned the threshing separator)
Fred Scott came here on August 17th 1931.
Melville went for him to help draw oats here and home farm(the Robert Mathers’
farm next door) on Monday & Tues. Aug 17 & 18th
.
Henry & Fred went to help Bob McLennan to draw in on Wed forenoon.
Henry gave Mr. Hueston 1849 lbs of wheat on Aug 18th
1931 on 20 bags on the
shingles for the barn over home. The wheat came to $13,65
August 19th
Fred Palmer came here to start the engine & they went to thresh for
Richard Johnston after 3:00 on Wed afternoon Aug 19th
1931. -stook-threshing at
the Fraser farm.
Charles paid $1.95 cash for a pair of overalls for Melville at Dan Falconers on Aug
19th
1931
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Charlie got Fred Scott a box of smoking tobacco Aug 21 out of his own money 15
cents cash
Chas paid W.J. McDuff 65 cents on Aug 21st
1931 for a sweat pad for the tank
horse. Henry took Will Belfour 50 bushels of wheat at 50 cents a bushel on Aug 21,
1931.
Robt. Sharon came and got 6 ½ bushels of wheat at 50 cents a bushel on August
24, 1931. Jane & Chas gave it to him. $3.54 on account.
Conrad Goll started to work for Henry on the threshing separator on August 25th
at $1.75 per day
Henry & Charlie took Fred Scott home on Aug 26th
1931 the night he was through
water tanking for the threshing machine at $1.00 a day.
He has worked every day since.
Roy McCreight got wheat from Henry on Aug 26th
and paid 50 cents a bushel for it
$1.45
Henry took in1 bag wheat at 50 cents a bushel to Andy Holmes on Aug 27th
1931 -
$1.10
Gordon Hall got 10 bushels of wheat from Henry on Sept 1st
1931 he paid $4.00 for
it. He owes Henry $1.00
We sent for a pair of slippers for Ann on Sept 3rd
1931 to Simpsons.
They were $1.98 in all $2.06 for order and postage.
They traded her slippers off for groceries -they were too small
Mr. Goll worked up to Friday night they laid him off this Sat at Bill Shoebottom’s
has worked ever since up to Sept 4th
1931.
Coon Goll worked on Saturday Sept 5th
at Levi’s and again Monday Sept 7th
up to
Tuesday Sept 8th
at Lee Stokes at 11:00 when the separator was broken by the iron
going into it.
Mr. Goll was through work on Sept 8th
, 1931.
Wes Yea started to work on Sept 9th
1931 for Wes Palmer.
Melville paid Mr. Wm. Gray $2.00 on September 9th
1931 to go on Mr. Crawford’s
account for repairs to Henry’s car -there is $4.00 yet to pay.
Wes Yeo gave Melville $5.00 on Sept 17th
for their threshing to give to Henry.
Mr. Shoebottom gave Melville $2.00 of Wm. Abraham’s threshing & $20 more he
gave Melville.
Ann Mathers’ 60th
birthday on Sept 20, 1931 - also Susie’s birthday
Henry gave Milton Smith $2.00 of church money on Sept 5th
, 1931 for wood for
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the church & $3.50 more on Sept 21. 1933
Fred Scott came here on the train Tuesday morning of Sept 15th
& went to Mr.
Stokes.
They moved to Mr. Hamilton’s & only threshed part of the forenoon on Thursday.
Sept 15th
Henry gave Fred Scott $1.00 on his wages.
Henry and Chas took in a load of hay to Fred Ceiling on September 23.
About $10 still owing on July’s account (to the blacksmith)
Henry paid Mrs. W. McDuff for hair clippers on Sept 25th
, 1931. Melville paid Mr.
Watson the North End Grocery man
Walter Hamilton gave Melville $13,00 on September 26th
1931 for his threshing.
Melville paid Mr. Mitchell’s man $1.80 on Sept 26th ,1931 Sat night on our beef
for corn cutting -all paid up in full.
Melville paid Mr. Watson - the North end grocery man - the $5.35 Ann owed on
the sack of sugar - he paid it on Sept 26th
1931
Henry gave Fred Scott $2.00 0n Sept 28th
on his wages.
He came for it on Monday night Sept 28th
1931
Jane Mathers’ 65th
birthday Oct 10, 1931
Charlie got a sealing valve for Wes Yeo’s corn blower on Oct 9th
he paid 25 cents
at the road to Fred Hollenbeck for it.
Ed Johnston gave Melville $30.00 for his threshing on Oct 10th
1931
-he owes Melville $2.75. Ed paid the $2.75 in the spring.
Ann sent $1.00 to Chicago on Oct 12th
1931 leaving $2.00 to pay.
Henry sent his road check of $24.50 to R.J. Heuston on Oct 30th
1931 on the
shingles for our barn.
Ann took $3.50 out of the church money for Lloyd on Oct 13, 1931.
Anne gave Melville $2.00 out of the church money for meat and supplies for
threshing.
Melville paid 25 cents to Crawford on Oct 16th for getting Wes Yeo’s car fixed –
the coil & points.
Ann gave Melville $1.00 for gas and other things.
Ann took $2.00 for Charles under wear & other things.
Anne took $3.00 on Friday for pork and to pay other things.
Melville took the sawing machine to Gordon Hamilton’s at 6 o’clock.
Henry paid Gordon Hamilton $2,00 on October 30, 1931 for cows – all paid up on
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1930 cows but $1.00. Henry got his road check on Nov 11th
1931 - $24.50
Henry sent $5.00 to Gould Shapley & Muir on October 30th
1931 on part payment
on Sugar Jack.
Henry sent $1.00 to London to the Daly Tea Co on Nov 14th
, 1931 on his account
Daly Tea.
Henry sent $1.00 to Jas C. Monett of Blyth on Nov 14th
1931 -85 cents still owing
the Raleigh man.
Henry sent $6.50 to T. Eaton for Chas suit on Nov 10th
1931
Chas got a bag of Eclipse flour from Blacks on Nov 12th
1931 – he paid $1.00 on it.
Henry sent $2.00 with Ann (his sister) to Mr. Ross Henderson -money goes on
Henry’ account.
Henry sent $1.00 to London on Nov 14th
1931 on Daly Tea.
Henry gave Mr. E. Dennis $8.50 for caretaking on Nov 19th
, 1931
(church money for caretaking Ebenezer church at Browntown corner)
Charlie got a bag of Peerless flour from Blacks on Dec 9th 1931 -it was $2.75 a
cwt.
Melville paid $1.38 in the Dominion Bank on Dec 14th
1931 for Imperial Oil.
Melville paid $8.03 in the Dominion Bank for the oil & grease for the threshing
machine on October 16th, 1931
Henry paid the Buchanan’s $1.80 for a liner for furnace chimney on Dec 19th
1931
Melville sent a bank cheque for $10.00 to give to Tom on his claim against Jane &
Ann Mathers (his sisters)
Chas got $11.74 of school money on Dec 21st
1931.
(This would cover his sweeping & firing for Sept.-Oct.-Nov.- Dec 1931.)
1932
Henry and the boys cleaned the school in the winter holiday they got 5.85 for it.
Henry paid Duncan McDougall $1.00 on Jan 6th
1932 (part payment on building a
chimney)
Henry got 19 lbs of shoulder from Bob McLennan on Jan 20th
1932 he paid 75
cents cash for it.
Charlie got a bag of Peerless flour from Blacks on January 22, 1932 at $2.75 not
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paid.
Henry, (52) Melville (23) and Chas (16) went to help Richard Johnston (neighbour)
to draw gravel for barn
They were all there on Friday January 22, 1932 all afternoon at 75 cents a day.
Henry & boys worked there on Sat 23rd
-it snowed all day.
Henry & boys were at Richard’s January 25th
all day Monday at 75 cents a day
each.
Henry and the boys were there on Thursday all day Jan 26 at 75 cents each
$11.00 for gravel
Henry and the boys were at Richard Johnston on Friday afternoon Jan 29,1932 at
75 cents each
Melville was at Richard’s in January helping shovel gravel to finish up the cement
wall - one day.
Henry took 2 bags of potatoes 91 lbs each at 75 cents each he took it on January
31st
1932 to Addie Fraser for cutting corn.
Bot (bought) 1 sow from Flem Black $15 paid by cash $5.00 Credit for 1 day’s
threshing $1.50 Jan 16th
1932 bedding 4 cars with straw $2.00
(Flem Black shipped cattle from Bluevale Station to Toronto stockyards & Henry
Mathers provided the straw for the livestock train cars)
Balance owing on sow $6.50
Henry & boys took in 4 loads of straw to Black’s in January 1932 at $2.00 a load to
pay for the three bags of flour – all paid up with the straw and the 1 bags of
Eclipse and 2 bags of Peerless all paid.
Charlie sent $5.00 to London to Geo. White for the threshing belt – he sent it on
Jan 28th
. 1932
Henry gave Duncan McDougall $3.00 on February 1st
on building furnace chimney.
He still owes $5.50.
Melville Mathers’ 21st
birthday Feb 4th
Henry got 61 1/2 lbs of ham - old pig from Tom Glazier on Feb 9th
1932 on part
payment for threshing. (Henry owned the threshing separator)
Henry & boys brought 19 head of Richard Johnston’s cattle on February 11, 1932
and 2 colts on Feb 11, 1932 on Thursday afternoon the day Richard’s barn was
burnt.
Henry sent $10.00 to London on February 25th
1931 on the big drive belt -he sent
it to the London bank for the threshing machine.
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Addie Fraser came here on Monday night and bot (bought) it.
Henry sold him the threshing separator to Addie Fraser on February 29th
, 1932 –
He took 6 pigs valued at $20.
Henry went for the pigs on March 1st
1931.
The rest is to be paid by note $160.00
Henry & Melville went over to Addie Fraser’s to get Addie to sign the note for the
threshing separator - he signed it.
Charlie got $9.65 for sweeping & firing at the school for.
He got it March 1st
, 1932 for January & February.
( Charlie was 14 years old and in grade eight. He would have to walk a mile and a
quarter and be at the school by 7:00 to have the fires on and the school room
warmed up by 9:00. Then he would have to stay after school and do the sweeping
before walking the mile and a quarter back to his home)
Henry sent $2.00 with Chas Bosman (neighbour) to London on the Daly Tea Co.
– he sent it on March 1, 1932.
Henry sent $5.00 with Chas to the Dominion bank on March 1st
on Chas Garniss
account
Chas & Melville got a bag of chop from Mac Black on March 17th
they paid 80
cents cash for the bag of chop.
Chas got a bag of salt for the Blacks on March 18th
he paid 75 cents cash for it.
Henry took in two bags of grain to Blacks on March 21, 1932
Mel got it and paid 15 cents for it on March 23rd
.
Charlie went to R. McLennan’s and got $1.00 worth of pork shoulder and 25 cents
of sausage on March 21, 1932.
Henry paid Bob the next Monday March 27th
out of the straw money at the
station.
Chas took in 5 bags of grain to Blacks on March 25th
. not paid
Adeline’s 57th birthday April 4th - also her twin sister Beckey’s birthday
Henry & Chas went to Bob McLennan’s & got 2 lbs of sausage 25 cents & $1.00
worth of beef on April 5th
, 1932 not paid $1.25
Charlie’s 14th
birthday on April 10th
Melville Mathers took the Arch Degree in Bluevale Orange Lodge on April 11th
,
1932- it cost $4.00 for the Arch Degree. The Black’s old pig had 9 little pigs on
April 23, 1931- only 2 lived & we had to feed them cow’s milk.
Henry & Melville went over to cut wood for Mrs. Wm Moses (Melville’s first
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cousin Ethel Mathers) on April 6th
to go on the interest of the money the girls
(Jane & Ann Mathers) had borrowed.
They cut wood on Wed 6th
all day & on Thursday all day April 7th
and Henry cut on
Friday forenoon & Charlie went in the afternoon.
At noon Henry went to Geo. McDonald’s funeral.
Henry & Melville went Saturday forenoon & Charlie went to help Mel Saturday
afternoon
Henry went to Will Duff’s funeral on April 9th
, 1932.
Henry & boys cut down the trees & split & piles the wood at 90 cents a cord.
Henry & Melville went back on Monday afternoon April 11th
and finished up the
cutting of the wood.
Melville was at Mrs. R Hamilton’s helping saw wood on April 14th
1932 all
afternoon.
Melville & Gordon (Hamilton) & Earl (Hamilton) & Harry Goll came after Henry’s
sawing machine at 3:00 in the afternoon and took it and sawed 2 hours with it.
Chas took in 2 bags of grain to get chopped he paid 15 cents cash for it.
Chas took in bags of grain to Blacks on April 13th 1932
Henry bot (bought) an old pig and seven little ones at Arthur Ward’s sale on
Friday April 15th
, 1932.
Henry & Charlie went for them April 16tth Sat forenoon & Richard’s hay loader &
cream separator & grass seed. The boys brought the old pig and little ones over
when weaned.
Melville went and sawed wood on Thursday and Friday April 15 & 16.
Henry sent in $50 of money to the bank with Melville to pay on the taxes on April
16th
1932 part pay and Melville paid $7.75 in the bank on Fred Ceiling’s blacksmith
account he paid it April 16, 1932 all paid up.
Chas took in 2 bags of grain -he paid 15 cents cash for it.
Henry got 20 lbs of grass seed from Dave McTavish on April 28, 1932 he paid
$4.00 cash down on it- 25 lbs of alsike at $8.00 a bushel.
Henry got A. McKercher of 39 lbs alfalfa at $7.00 a bushel $4.56 & 20 lbs of alfalfa
from McTavish at $7.00 a bushel $4.33 & 25 lbs of alsike at $8.00 a bushel $3.37.
Henry got 10 lbs of alfalfa from J.A. Mills at $7.00 a bushel $1.20 he got it on May
4th
1932 paid.
- 33 lbs of timothy of our own.
Charlie got $8.00 check from Joe Sellers on May 4th, 1932 for sweeping and
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putting on fires in the school
Henry went to Mr. Bushfield to sign the application for the Government loan on
May 4th
1932
Henry paid $4.00 cash to Dan McTavish on the grass seed.
Henry got a Crawford Peach tree - Mr. David Scott brought it here on May 6th
/32
Charlie Mathers paid him the $1.15 here for the tree when he delivered it.
Henry took in two bags of grain to get chopped on May 9 1931.
He paid 15 cents for chopping
Henry paid Bob McLennan $1.25 out of the straw money at the station on May
9th
, 1932
Charlie sent $2.00 to London to the Daly Tea Co. in London on our account- he
sent it from the station on May 10, 1932
Richard Johnston came here for his 19 head of cattle and 2 colts on May 11,1932.
Henry & boys helped him to the corner – he was putting them on grass
Henry gave Webster Jacklin $2.00 on his blacksmith bill on May 12th
-he gave it to
Webster here.
Henry & Charlie took the old pig over to Bob McLennan’s on May 13th
to get the
pork put into sausage.
He charged $1.75 for making it – not paid. Henry paid Mrs. W.J. Duff $3.01 for 2 ½
bushels of corn on May 23rd
The corn was $1.35 a bushel.
Charlie paid Mrs. W.J. Duff $2.00 for 2 bushels of corn on May 26th
1932
he owes 70 cents more.
Henry went over to Emerson Wright’s on June 3rd
, 1932 & got $5.00 of his
threshing money (owed for previous August)
Mr. Jas McCutcheon came here to fill out the Government papers on June 4th
,
1932 and inspected Henry’s farm.
Henry took in the letter he got from the Government to Walton McKibbon on
June 11th
, 1932 on Saturday night.
He went a half a day to take the barn down & help draw home a load & at the
barn raising on June 11th
.
Charlie sent $2.00 to Kitchener in June on Webster Jacklin’s account.
Charlie sent $1.00 to London to the Daly Tea Co on June 14th
1932 he sent it from
the station.
Henry and Melville went into Bushfield’s office to get the papers signed up on the
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Mortgage loan on June 24th
, 1932
He went to see Walton McKibbon the same day about the Government loan on
the mortgage on the Henry Mathers’ farm
Charlie got 2 bags of chop from Blacks on June 24th
he paid $2.25 cash for it
Henry helped Richard Johnston to cut wood nearly a day
Charles sent $1.50 from the station on June 27th
to the Daly Tea Co London..
Henry was there (at Richard Johnston’s) shingling the roof on June 28th
1932.
Henry & Charlie were there all day Wed June 29th
helping to shingle and put down
the floor.
Henry was at Richard J’s on Thursday June 30th
1932 all day working on the barn
the day of the picnic.
Charlie got 2 bags of screenings from Blacks on June 29th
, 1932 he paid $2.30 cash
for it.
Henry and boys cleaned the school on Sat July 2nd
1932 - 50 cents for a shovel
handle. $3.85 for cleaning he school
Charlie got $8.02 check for firing & sweeping the school
-He got his money on July 4th
1932.
Chas got the mower knife mended on July 5th
1932 – he paid 75 cents cash
Henry paid 80 cents to Fred Ceiling for welding the mower knife and 3 sections on
July 6th
1932
Jane phoned R. McLennan for 3 lbs of shoulder of pork on July 6, 1932 it was 25
cents.
Henry paid the 25 cents when he and Bob went with Adeline in the truck to
Wingham the same day.
He has took in the 2 mower knives on July 12th
to Fred Ceiling to get welded. He
got them on July 13 and brought them home July 13, 1932 not paid.
Charlie got the mower knife mended again on July 14th
-not paid. It was 50 cents.
July 1932 – Henry was on Joe Seller’s road doing road work
-he got $8.90 of a check.
Melville was at Chas Campbell’s doing road work for 3 ½ days and scraping too –
he got $14.00
Mel $1.00 from Bob McLennan
Melville & Henry was on feet doing road work 4 ½ days.
Melville got $1.00 & Henry got $17.40
Chas took our buggy to Fred Ceiling (village blacksmith) on July 11th
, 1932 to get
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two tires. They were 75 cents a piece $1.50
Charlie got 2 bags of pig chop on July 12th
he paid $1.75 cash for them
Henry started on the road to cement caps on July 13th
1932 – he was on to July
19th
at $24.50 from Wed to Tuesday afternoon.
Henry bought a Ford coupe from Jim Breckenridge (neighbour) on July 13th
1932 -
he paid $17.00 for it -the boys were there when he bought it
Chas paid 65 cents for charging the battery at the creamery -he paid it on July
13th, 1932
Chas got the 2 mower knives sharpened on July 13 -they left them in on the 12th
at Fred Ceilings. Not paid.
Chas got the pitman of the mower welded with Fred Hollingback on July 13th
he
paid 25 cents cash. He got pieces of the cream separator welded for 15 cents.
Henry got his car licences on July 15th
, 1932 they were $7.00 cash
Charlie got a bag of screenings from Blacks on July 16th
1932 he paid $1.25 cash
Melville went on the road to work for Jack Snell on July 18th
, 1932 he worked till
they come off at 6 o’clock and they went on again with the team & wagon at
$4.00 a day.
Henry’s 53rd
birthday July 19th
They worked all day Wed & team and July 20 half a day and they didn’t work on
Thursday too wet on the road.
Chas got 2 bags of oats from Blacks on July 19th
– he paid 97 cents for them cash -
20 cents too much.
Chas sent $13.00 to Geo. White on the bug belt on July 21st
- he sent it from the
station.
Charlie is sending $1.00 to the Daly Tea Co London on July 21, 1932
Chas got 1 bag of screening and 1 bag of oat chop from Blacks on July 21st
1932
he didn’t pay for it
Henry worked all day Friday & team July 22, 1932 $4.00.
Henry and team was scrapping for Jack Snell on Saturday July 23, 1932 for $4.00 a
day.
Henry and team was on all day Monday July 25th
, 1932 at $4.00
Henry was on Tuesday 4 hours with team & afternoon at $4.00
Chas got another bag of oats from Blacks on July 25th
1932 he paid for them.
Chas got 5 lbs shoulder & 1 lb of side meat from R. McLennan on July 26th
, 1932-
he didn’t pay for it 50 cents.
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Charlie got a 5 lb sack of ansimall of lead at 85 cents & 1 lb of Paris green from
Mrs. W.J. Duff on July 27th
he paid for both - the Paris green was 40 cents a lb.
Sold Roy McCreight 10 lbs of berries $1.00 & 55 cents to Blacks for berries.
Sold Roy McCreight $1.70 of berries July 27.
Henry worked all day Wed July 27th
1932 at $4.00 a day and team.
Henry worked all day on Thursday & team at $4.00 a day July 28th
, 1932.
Henry took $50 to Wm. McNichol on August 2nd
1932 on the interest on Wm
Isbister money on the mortgage for Nov 4th
1931.
Chas got 1 bag of oat chop on Aug 2nd
& he got 1 bag of screenings both cost
$2.25 not paid.
Chas took in the pitman of the mower to get welded on Aug 2nd
he paid 25 cents
cash for it.
Melville went to Harvey Robertson’s a day to thresh for Bob McLennan.
Henry worked days for Bob McLennan helping to draw grain in at the Ramsey
place Henry paid $70 to Wm McNichol on Aug 5th
1932 on interest Jane & Anne
owed.
Wm Isbister on the mortgage Nov 4th
1931 – total $120.
Henry got $2.00 from Willie Scott on Aug 7th
, 1932 of church money
-he gave part of it to Chas to get rivets & tacks and slats for the binder & sugar &
a whole spool & bread.
Ann took $1.35 of church money to get coal oil.
Chas got 5 lbs side meat from R. McLennan at 10 cents all on Sept 5th
1932 not
paid.
We got $3.00 from Geo (brother) on Sept 6th
to send to London to pay on the Daly
Tea. Chas sent the $3.00 on Sept. 6,1932
Chas took in 7 bags of grain to Blacks on Sept 6th
1932 to get chopped -not paid
Chas took in 7 bags of grain to get chopped on Sept 13, 1932 to Blacks – not paid
Melville went to work on the road for Ollie Campbell.
He worked on Monday all day Sept 12th
1932 – he worked Tuesday morning till
10:00 – it rained so he came home. Mel worked all day Wednesday Sept 14, 1931
& all day Thursday Sept 15 and all day Friday Sept 16.
He worked Saturday forenoon Sept 17 it rained- he didn’t work Saturday
afternoon.
Mel worked for Ollie Monday forenoon -took out a load of pigs & Mel worked for
Ollie at home in the afternoon.
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Monday Sept 19th
all day and Tuesday September 20th
1932. Wednesday Sept 21st
sowed his wheat -came home at night.
Ann Mathers’ 61st
birthday September 20th
Chas took 11 bags of grain to get chopped at Blacks on Sept 20th
1932.
He tolled it. paid.
Henry sent the Brussels Post paper back with Lee Breckenridge (mail man) to the
post office on Sat Sept 24th
1932.
The last paper we took was Sept 22nd
Melville took in grain on Sept 27th
1932 to
get chopped he tolled it. paid
Bob McLennan brought 9 lbs. of shoulder of pork here on Sept. ?? 1932 at 9 cents
a lb. not paid - he got it for the threshing.
Bob McLennan brought 16 ½ lbs of shoulder of pork on Sept 26th
, 1932 at 9 cents
a lb. for corn bee – not paid.
Melville took in grain on September 27th
1932 to get chopped. He tolled it. Paid.
Went to Ollie Campbells on Thursday afternoon 29th
to help fill his silo. Melville
was at Geo Wheelers for them on Sat afternoon Oct 1s,
1932
Charlie went to help Richard Johnston to cut his corn on Monday Sept 26th
1932
all day & he and Henry were there from 10:00 on Tuesday filling the silo and on
Wed noon filling both Henry and Charlie were there.
The men came here to cut corn on Wednesday afternoon & filled on Thursday
from noon September 29th
, 1932.
Richard gave Charlie 40 cents -$2.00 still owing.
Lee was here Thursday forenoon Sep 29th
to fill our silo.
Chas went to cut corn for Lee Breckenridge Friday.
Chas was at Lee’s till 6:00 Friday afternoon and Saturday forenoon. – he drove the
team for Lee at Wheelers Sat. afternoon
Henry was a Lee Breckenridge’s for Addison Fraser on Saturday from noon to
thrash – went from Lees to McLennan’s farm
Jane Mathers’ 64th birthday Oct. 3rd
.
Chas took in 12 bags of grain on Oct 4th
1932 to Blacks – he called it paid
Henry and Chas was at Lee’s helping to fill his silo on Monday October 3rd
to 4
o’clock Charlie went from Addie’s to Bob’s for Addie on Thursday forenoon – to
Sparlings (Johnston nest door) on Thursday afternoon Oct 4 and Wed forenoon
Oct 5, 1932 and went to Ed’s Wed Oct 6th
afternoon and an hour on Thursday fore
noon Oct 7th
.
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Henry and Chas was at Addie’s to help fill his silo on Thursday afternoon & team
Oct 6, 1932.
Henry & Chas was at Addie’s with the team on Friday to 5 o’clock Oct 7th,
1932
helping fill silo.
Charlie got $3.91 of a check for sweeping & firing at the school.
He got it in Oct 8th
, 1932,
Henry got $3.00 out of the Thank offering to send to London to the Daly Tea Co
on Oct 11th
1932
Chas got 2 ½ bushels of buckwheat from J.A. Mills man
He paid 60 cents a bushel for it $1.75 cash.
Chas took in 11 bags of grain to Blacks on Oct 11th
, 1932 to get chopped – he
tolled it - paid.
Chas sent $3.00 from the station to London to the Daly Tea Co Oct 11 ,1932 - the
$2.00 finished out the note. They gave the agent $1.00 that goes on the other
$15.00 we owe them. George took in the piece of the cream separator to get the
little top electric welded with Fred Hollingback on Oct 13th
1932.
Chas got it & paid 20 cents for it on St Oct 15th
.
Melville & Chas sold Charlie Elliott a bag of potatoes at 50 cents a bag on Oct 15th
1932. It went on the tile they got last fall for the furnace chimney.
Charlie Elliott came here on Oct 17th
and got 5 sacks more of potatoes on the tile
they got for the furnace chimney at 50 cents a bag all paid up in full $3.50
Chas took in 12 bags of grain to Blacks on Oct 18th 1932 to get chopped
– he tolled it.
Charlie took in the mower knife to get mended with Fred Ceiling on Oct 18th
1932
not paid it was 50 cents.
Chas got 9 ½ lbs of shoulder from Bob McLennan on Oct 18th
for the threshing –
not paid. (needed to feed the threshing gang at noon dinner)
The afternoon they drew the separator into the barn by themselves.
Addie (Fraser) went over home (Robert Mathers’ farm next door) on Oct 20th
1932 to thresh the buckwheat in the field and then threshed the rest of the
buckwheat in the barn & the grain on Friday Oct 21
He finished up cleaning the barn floor on Saturday morning Oct 22, 1932.
He charged $1.25 an hour for 10 hours threshing.
Not paid - only Melville got Addie the gas.
Chas got Bob a dairy thermometer on Sat night on Oct 22 -he paid 25cents cash
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for it- it went on the meat.
Chas took in 12 bags of grain to Blacks on Oct 24th
, 1932 he tolled it.
Chas got 1 gal fuel oil he paid 15 cents cash for it on Oct 24th
1932.
Melville took a bag of talman sweets (apples) on Nov 5th
1932 at 50 cents a bag
Melville took 5 bags of potatoes to Roy Cantelon on Nov 8th
.
The men sold 4 bags of spy apples to the telephone man on Nov 12th
.
Henry took 6 telephone men at 35 cents each for meals on Nov 9th
& 10th
, 1932
They took 6 men at 35 cents each for 2 days $4.50.
They took in 6 more telephone men at 35 cents & boss at 40 cents.
Melville took over to Teeswater 9 sacks of apples to get ground into cider & apple
butter- he got 6 gallons cider & he got a cream can and a half of apple butter. He
paid $3,00 cash for it on Nov 15th
1932.
Henry gave Chas Garniss 45 bushels of oats & so his man came for them with their
sacks on Nov 12th 1932 they went on Chas Garniss account $5.00 paid before on
it to the account.
Bob McLennan came and got a fat pig on Nov. 14th
, 1932
He took half & Henry took half & Bob gave him the head & tongue & liver & heart.
Fat pigs were - Henry’s half 71 lbs & Bob’s half weighed 72 lbs.
Chas took in12 bags of grain to Blacks on Nov 14th
he paid 5o cents cash for it.
Charlie took Lorne Stewart in 21 lbs ham on Nov 16, 1932 on Henry’s account on
shingles he bot (bought).
The ham was 21 lbs at 10 cents a lb. $2.10 paid.
Henry gave Billy Henderson $1,00 on the heifer he bot (bought) November 14
Charlie took Lorne Stewart in 21 lbs of ham on Nov 16th
1932 on Henry’s account
on shingles be bought for the barn.
The ham was 21 lbs at 10 cents a lb $22.10 paid
They took 6 more telephone men at 35 cents each on Nov 21 & 22nd
=$6.30 & 40
cents for the boss’s dinner. Saturday all day Dec 23rd
they got $4.00
Charlie sent $1.00 to Ottawa to J.A. Mills account he sent it on November 25th
1932 - $5.54 still owing- he sent it from the station.
Chas took in 11 bags of grain to Black’s on Non 26th
1931 he tolled it.
Melville went to help cut trees for Roy McCreight on Dec 1
Melville split wood all day Friday and then was there Monday afternoon $4.00
Chas got 19 lbs. of shoulder & 4 ½ lbs of beef boil on Dec 3rd
1932 from Bob
McLennan – not paid.
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Dec 22 paid E. Webster account $14.25
Dec 24 pd. Harry Browne acc’t & costs $6.35
Dec 24th
1 Ham of pork to R. J. Hueston -28 lbs. @ 8 cents per lb.=$2.25 which
goes on his account.
Henry sent Charlie to the station with $5.00 to send to London to the Daly Tea Co
– he sent it on Dec 27 on our account.
The Chimney (built in 1931)
Henry paid Duncan McDougall $1.00 on Jan 6th
Henry gave Duncan McDougall $3.00 on Feb 1st
for part payment on building
furnace chimney He owes $5.50 .
Melville & Chas sold Charlie Elliott a bag of potatoes at 50 cents a bag on Oct 15th
1932 it went on the tile they got last fall for the furnace chimney.
Charlie Elliott came here on Oct 17th
and got 5 sacks of potatoes on the tiles they
got last fall for the furnace chimney. 5 sacks at 50 cents a bag all paid up in full
The First Car
Henry paid Jim Breckenridge $10 on the Ford coupe on July 27th
, 1932 he gave Jim
the $19 over on the road when they were working at Jack Snell’s.
Henry sent in $4.00 with Charlie for Jim Breckenridge on Sat night August 11th
to
pay for the Ford coupe. Chas left it at Dean Falconers.
$1.00 still owing – Jim let him throw off $2.00 for the battery.
Henry got a part for the mower from Fred Hollenbeck.
Chas paid 20 cents cash for it on July 13,1932
Chas got a piece of the cream separator mended at Fred Hollenbeck – he got it
paid for on July 13 -15 cents cash.
Charles got the pitman for the mower mended with Fred Hollenbeck on July 13,
1932 he paid 25 cents cash for it.
Sept 1932 (Melville started Wingham High School -he was 21 and drove the buggy
6 miles each way every day)
Henry & Chas got 16 bushels of fall wheat to sow from Addison Fraser (neighbour)
on Sept 14th
, 1932 at 50 cents a bushel or 600 lbs.
George (Adeline’s brother) took a piece of the separator to get the little top
electric welded with Fred Hollenbeck on Oct 13th
.
Chas got it- paid 20 cents -Oct 15th
Mrs. Wm. Thompson came here on Oct 11th
1932 to renew the fire insurance of
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Ebenezer church he renewed it on Oct 11th
1932 it ran out Oct 12th
Henry paid Mrs. Wm Thompson $4.50- for the fire insurance on the church Oct
11, 1932 when he remembered that the insurance policy was due.
Henry paid Mrs. Wm. Thompson $4.50 to pay the church insurance
Henry paid Lew Jewitt $1.00 for cedar for the church
Henry gave Lew Jewitt $9.00 for wood he put in the church at $3.00 for 3 cords –
he paid him the $9.00 out of the Thank offering Oct 14th
1932.
Henry paid Mrs. Milton Smith out of the Thank offering on Oct 15th
1932 for
supplies for the church.
Henry paid $25.00 to the Bank of Commerce on Oct 19th
1932 part payment on
the threshing machine big drive belt from White in London
Chas got 1 gal fuel oil - he paid 15 cents cash on Oct 24th
. 1932
12 bags of grain to get chopped on Dec 7th
1932. He tolled it.
Chas took in 12 bags of grain to get chopped at Blacks on Dec 12th
tolled it.
Chas took in 11 bags of grain to Blacks on Dec 22nd
1932 -he tolled it.
Chas took in 10 bags of grain to Blacks on Dec 29tth 1932 he tolled it.
Chas took in 2 bags of potatoes to Fred Ceiling on Oct 24th
1932 on part payment
on the blacksmith bill at 50 cents a bag.
Chas took in 2 bags of potatoes to Fred Ceiling on Nov 1 at 1932 at 50 cents a bag
on part payment on the bill.
Henry took in 4 fat pigs to Flem Blacks on Dec 11, 1932. They weighed 750 lbs. he
got $3,35 a cwt. for them they came to $30 check.
Henry got the first Brussels Post on Dec 29th
1932 they get it for a year free for
corresponding they sent in. The first invoice Dec 26th
1932
Henry took our 4 more fat pigs to Black on Dec 31st
1932 they weighed 770 lbs he
got $3.50 cwt from them he got $26.95
Henry sent Melville and Charlie to get a bottle of wine from the church they
forgot on Dec 30th
1932. Paid 45 cents for it.
School Money
Henry & boys cleaned the school in the winter holiday They got $3.50 for it.
Charlie got $9.65 for sweeping and firing at the school. -got it March 1, 1932 for
Jan & Feb.
Charlie got $8,00 check from Joe Sallows on May 4, 1932 for sweeping and fires in
the school.
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Charlie got $8.02 for firing& sweeping the school – he got his money on July 2,
1932.
Henry & boys cleaned the school on Sat July 2, 1932 & 50cents for a shovel handle
$3.85 for cleaning the school.
Charlie got $3.91 of a check for sweeping & firing at the school he got it Oct 8,
1932.
(During this period 1931- 1933 the mid west suffered a period of severe drought
likely the worst in history)
1933
Henry sold 2 bags pf potatoes at 75 cents a bag to Addie Fraser.
Addie came for the 2 bags on Monday January 2, 1933. Henry paid $45 at the
Bank of Commerce on the taxes on Jan 3rd
1933. He paid it out of the fat pigs
check.
Henry got a bag of flour from Art Adams on January 3rd
1933 he paid it on January
3rd
all paid up in full.
Henry paid $3.86 to Mr. Bushfield on the Ross Estate – he paid it on January 3rd
1933 all paid up in full.
Chas took in 9 bags of grain to Blacks on Jan 6th
1933 he tolled it.
Chas took 2 bags of grain to get chopped at Blacks on Jan 14th
1933
Henry gave Addie Fraser $1.00 on January 19th
1933 the day he took the job of
cutting wood at Addie’s.
Chas got part of a shoulder of pork & some beef at 8 cents a lb.
– he got it on Jan 25th
, 1933
Chas took a piece of the windmill to get mended with Fred Ceiling on Jan 25th
1933 – he paid 20 cents for mending and 5 cents for rivets cash.
Henry took a sack of potatoes 76 lb. to Addie Fraser on January 27th,
1933 76 lbs a
sack went on part payment on corn cutting at 75 cents a bag
Henry traded the old Renfrew cream separator to Mr. Robertson on a Massey
Harris on January 28th
1933
Henry gave him the old De Laval back with him for $5.00 on it.
Chas got a bag of Peerless flour from Blacks on January 28 1933 he paid $2.00
cash for it.
Chas took in 8 bags of grain Black’s on January 28th
he paid 45 cents cash.
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Charlie took over $4.00 to Bill Henderson on part payment on the heifer he bot
(bought) from him.
Charlie took it over on January 30, 1933. Henry promised $10 more on April 19th
1933.
Melville was at Richard Johnston’s on January 31, 1933 all day doing chores and
on Feb 1 in the forenoon helping do chores.
Charlie Johnston was sick and Richard had his ribs broken.
The boys helped do chores at night.
Jane & Ann’s mortgage on our old home closed February 1st
1933. (they were
unable to make the mortgage payments and so they lost the farm)
Mr. Isbister closed it. (took it away from them)
Chas & Henry were at Bob McLennan’s drawing out manure in the afternoon of
Feb 2nd
1933
Henry & Chas were at Bob McLennan’s all day drawing out manure on Feb 3, 1933
(Bob McLennan was the local butcher) Chas got 10 lbs ham at 8 cents a lb on Feb
3 Chas & Henry were at Bob McLennan’s drawing out manure all day Sat Feb 4th
Henry got 8 lb of beef flank at 5 cents a lb on Feb 4th
1933 at 40 cents.
Melville’s 22nd
birthday on Feb 4th
Melville went to Richard J. on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock and on Feb 4th
Melville went and done the chores.
Melville was at Richards on Monday all day Feb 6th
1933 doing chores.
Melville was at Richard Johnston’s doing chores and helping Chas (Johnston) to
chop grain on Thursday Feb 7th
1933 all day
Mr. McLennan brought Henry a pork shank & 2 lb of side meat & a head on the
11th
1933 all 40 cents not paid.
Melville went to Roy McCreight’s on Feb 11, 1933 to pile his wood.
Mel was there on Monday all day & Tues all day 13th and 14th
1933 all day
Henry was drawing ice for the creamery at $3,00 a day for team and man on Feb
15th
, 1933.
Chas was at Richard’s helping Chas (Johnston) to chop grain on Feb 21st
Henry sent $6.00 from the station to Allan Lamont on Feb 21st
, 1933 on Ernie
Cardiff’s account - $5.33 owing yet.
Charlie went to Bob McLennan’s on Feb 23rd
and got 52 lbs of ham going to
exchange for ham of Henry’s pig.
Henry was packing ice at the creamery for $1.25 a day
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Henry helped Richard Johnston & Chas Johnston with 4 loads of hay & 3 of straw
at the rate of $4.00 a ton or loads of straw at @2.50 a load on Wed March 1st
.
One load of hay in the forenoon & one in the afternoon March 1st
1933.
Melville & Chas took a load of straw and Charlie Johnston took home a load of hay
& on Friday March 3rd
Charlie Johnston took home 2 loads of straw home.
On Saturday March 4th
1933 Chas & Richard Johnston (father & son) got 2 loads of
hay they took home.
Jack Gray gave them 2 loads at $5.00
Bob McLennan came & his team & wagon all day March 3rd
to help draw hay to
Henry’s barn.
Bob left his team and wagon all day Sat March 4th
& drew hay all day Sat March
4th
and drew hay all day Monday March 6th
& team & wagon all day Tuesday
March 7th
& all day March 8th
and drew hay to Arthur Sham’s and Jack Grey’s.
Henry & boys had Bob McLennan’s team & wagon helping to draw hay to Jack
Grey’s on March 8th
– the men didn’t draw hay Thursday March 9th
, 1933 nor
Friday or Saturday.
March 9 or 10 or 11 it was storming.
Charlie took Bob’s horses home after dinner Saturday March 11 th
Addison Fraser got 2 bags 91 pounds of potatoes more at 75 cents a bag each on
March 14, 1933 - they went on the part payment on corn cutting.
Chas went for Bob’s team and wagon on Thursday after morning on March 14th
to
take a load of hay to Will Abrahams.
Chas went over and got Bob McLennan’s team and wagon March 16th
to draw a
load of straw to Jack Grey’s.
Henry & the boys took a load of straw to Jack Grays.
Bob McLennan came & killed Henry’s only red old pig on March 17th
, 1933.
Henry gave him 39 lbs of ham home with him.
Henry got a ham from Bob it weighed 52 lbs. He got 12 lbs less.
Chas went & got 6 lbs sausage
He paid 25 cents cash for 3 lbs & gave Bob 3 lbs sausage.
Henry paid the $10 (to Bill Henderson (last payment for a heifer) on March 19th
1933. He wanted $15 -Henry & boys told him that they had paid the $10.00
Chas took in 2 bags of grain to Blacks to get chopped on March 21st
. 1933 – he
paid 15 cents Mr.
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Isbister sold our old home on March 25th
1933 to Richard Johnston for $2440
It was sold at Wingham. (Isbister had taken the farm on Feb 1st
and sold it to
their neighbour Richard Johnston)
Henry & Chas got 8 bags of screenings from Blacks on April 3rd
1933.
It went on the straw the men took in.
Adeline’s 58th
birthday April 4th
.
Charlies 15th
birthday on April 10th
Henry’s clover man came here Monday night.
Didn’t thresh the red clover till Thursday fore noon April 13th
1933.
Threshed 2 ¾ hours it cost $10 to thresh it.
Joe Austin came up home on Friday afternoon.
Henry gave him $10 cash for threshing the red clover on April 14th
’
The men had to go to Toronto on Tuesday and Wed was Mr. Adair’s sale.
Henry got 3 bushels red clover seed.
Henry & Chas went to Robt. Davidson’s sale on April 17th
.
Henry got the brooder stove. He paid $4.00 cash for it & $25 for pig crates & they
got 3 bunches of shingles from Crear & McDonald for $1.10 cash.
Chas got 3 fans of the windmill fixed at Fred Ceiling on April, 20th 1933 he paid 15
cents cash for it.
Henry gave Bill Henderson $10 on April 19th
1933 he gave it to him in Addie
Fraser’s bush when they were piling the wood.
Chas got a coarse pair of shoes on April 29th
he paid $2.75 cash for them & traded
them back on May 4th
,1933 and paid 75 cents on trade.
Henry took in 2 bags of grain to Blacks on May 2nd
. He paid 10 cents cash.
Chas helped Addie Fraser & Roland VanCamp with Addie & Henry’s cattle to the
Fraser farm on Friday morning May 5th
1933 $5.00 a month for six head.
Chas took 3 head of cattle to Blacks on May 5th
1933
They averaged 700 lbs a piece- he got 2 ½ cents a lb – he got $40 in all.
Flem (Fleming Black) took $20 out of them. (on their account)
Henry took four horses to Jack Kerr’s to work on May 8th
1933.
Henry was there all day Monday and Chas was there with the four horses on Tues
from morning. It rained in the afternoon Thursday.
Henry had 4 horses at Jack Kerr’s on Friday from noon to 6 o’clock.
Chas went for Nell (one of the horses) & brought her home.
Henry kept the other three horses all day May 12th
1933.
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Gordon Gallagher brought Henry’s barred rock chickens here on May 9th
1933 and
a cwt. bag of chick starter for $2.45.
The chicks were $8.00 a crate.
Henry got 200 chicks & he (Gallagher ) threw in 15 chicks. $16.00
Henry gave Gordon $3.00 on May 9th
1933.
Gordon brought 20 chicks for R. J. McLennan at Henry’s expense, $1.60
Henry & Chas got 22 lbs of coal from Jim Peacock and 67 lbs of coal from Wilson
Thornton on May 16th
1933.
Mr. Scott brought the second Crawford peach tree on May 16th
1933.
Henry had to give him 57 cents extra cash for it -our last peach tree died.
Henry & Chas went to Blacks on May 20th
and got a load of oats & barley for seed
- 32 bushels & 12 lbs at 40 cents a bushel & 2 bags of chop -165 lb at a cost $1.19
cash.
Charlie got a piece of the cream separator welded on May 20th
with Fred
Hollingback
Henry paid Ben Hollingback 10 cents on May 20th
1933.
Melville didn’t go to chore at Richards on May 21st
1933 nor on May 28th
Melville worked on the 24th
of May & June 3rd
George (Adeline’s brother) got Henry 170 lbs of coal from Wingham on May 25th
1933 he paid $1.25 for it the day he brought it out .
Ann gave George the $1.25
Henry took $10.50 to the fourth line corner May 29th
for Bill Henderson on the
heifer he bought. Just $10 to pay that is $25 paid on the heifer.
Henry took $2.00 to the station & sent it to the Daly Tea Co to London on May
30th
.
Henry got another bag of chick starter from Gordon Gallager on May 20th
at $2.45
at Ebenezer corner. (Browntown church) paid $6.00 on the chicks.
Chas got 2 cwt. Of shorts (chop) from Mr. McLeod on June 3rd
1933 he paid $2.00
for them cash
He (Melville) worked on June 4th
in the morning and he didn’t go at night.
Charlie got a bag of middling (pig feed) from Ferrish Johnson on June 7th
1933 he
paid cash $1.15 for the sack.
He got a bag of screening (poor quality chop) from Mr. McLeod on June 10th 1933
he paid $1.20 cash for it.
Henry gave Eva Demers $5.00 for taking care of our church on Saturday June 19th
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1933 she & her husband came to get it here.
Mel went to help milk & separate on Sunday night June 11 the night of the wind
storm.
Chas got a bag of sceenings (the poor quality oats left over from cleaning grain for
seed) from Mr. McLeod on June 16th
1933 he paid 90 cents cash.
Henry got another bag of chick starter from Gordon Gallager on June 17th
he gave
him $6.00 .
Henry took the church window panes to Brussels to get 2 new panes at
Davisdon’s Hardware on Sat night June 17th
1933
They cost $1.35 a piece $2.70 for two- cash.
Henry paid it out of the garden party money.
Mel went Sunday night June 18th
1933 and helped milk.
Chas got 2 bags of chop from Mr. McLennan on June 19th
he paid $2.00 cash for
them.
Henry gave Joe Sallows $1.40 for meats & bologna for our garden party.
He gave Joe the money here on June 20th
1933 & Henry got a bill for bologna paid
to Joe Sallows $11.40 cash.
Mel was at Richard’s helping milk & separate on Sunday June 25th
1933 he didn’t
go at night.
He helped on July 1st
1933 -he didn’t go to help milk on Sunday July 2.
(at Richard Johnstons first neighbour to the west)
Richard gave Melville $5.00 on his three month’s work on July 1st 1933.
1933
Henry got $3.75 from Mr. Geo Wheeler on July 8th
1933 for help shingling his
barn.
Henry paid Fred Ceiling 25 cents on July 8th
for welding the mower knife.
Henry & Chas went to help hay for Mr. Wamsley in with his hay afternoon July
13th
1933.
They took the team and wagon and hay loader. Both were there all Friday July
14th
-Too wet on Saturday & didn’t go.
Henry & Chas were there on Monday July 17th
1933.
Chas got 2 balls of twine at the creamery on July 17th
1933-he paid 74 cents cash
for the twine.
Chas got a tube for the car tyre from Fred Hollingback on July 18th
1933 - he paid
$1.40 for it& 25 cents for a gallon of gas.
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They were there (at Wamsleys) Monday and Tuesday with Mr Wamsley’s hay.
Henry & Chas were there (at Wamsleys) all day Wednesday and finished the
haying.
Henry’s 54th
birthday on July 19th
.
Chas got another gallon of gas from Fred Hollingback on July 21, 1933
He paid 25 cents cash for the gal.
Melville went to Richards on Sunday morning July 23, 1933to help milk and
separate all morning and then again at night.
Chas went to Hetherington’s on July 27th
1933 to help draw in wheat- he got
$1.00 for the day.
Henry went to cut oats on Monday July 31st
1933 for J. Wamsley’s with Mr.
Wamsley’s team & binder - he was there all day.
Henry was a J. Wamsleys on Aug 1st
and Aug 2nd
cutting oats.
Henry got $5.00 from Joe Wamsley on Aug 2nd
for cutting oats.
Charlie Johnston came here for the horses to cut oats on Aug 1st
in the forenoon
He worked here in the forenoon and theirs in the afternoon and on Aug 2 1933.
Aug 3th
1933 it rained and Aug 4th
didn’t go.
Richard didn’t work Thursday it rained.
Worked again on Friday Aug 4th and Saturday and Monday Aug 7th
finished.
Henry sent $50 payment on July 4th
1933 to Toronto on part payment his interest
on the mortgage.
Henry paid $2.00 for some slippers at Willis’s on Aug 3rd
Henry paid 90 cents for half soles for Chas coarse shoes to Mr. Haugh on Aug 3rd
Melville didn’t go to help milk at Richard’s on Aug 4th
1933 night or morning.
Mr Wamsley was here on Friday Aug 4th with his binder and three horses all day.
Henry went on Saturday Aug 5th
, 1933 to cut with Mr. Wamsley’s binder
Horses needed shoes and Henry took them in August 8th
1933.
Chas took in 16 lb berries for Chas Martins at 10 cents lb he got $1,60.
Chas took in 8 lb to Roy McCreights he got 80 cents for them.
Henry & Chas were at Mr. Wamsley’s with the team & wagon on Tuesday
afternoon Aug 8th
drawing in oats.
Henry took Mr. Wamsley’s 3 horses and cut the rest of the oats tonight.
They were there on Wed Aug 9th
with the team & wagon drawing oats till 5
o’clock at night.
Chas got a chunk of the windmill welded at Fred Hollingback’s on Aug 14 1933 he
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paid 35 cents cash for it.
Bob McLennan got ½ gal of cylinder oil for his car Aug 16th
- he paid 50 cents cash.
They gave Bob McLennan 55 lbs of twine on Aug 12th
. Bob gave then 2 lbs of beef
and a ring (of bologna) on August 16th
.
Henry & Chas went to draw in the last 2 loads of Mr. Wamsley’s oats on Aug 14th
afternoon and got home at 5 o’clock.
Henry brought Mr. Wamsley’s 3 horses and binder to cut our oats on Wed and
Thursday Aug 16th
, 1933.
Mr. Wamsley gave then $2.00 more on August 15th
for account on the oats.
Ann Mathers’ 62nd
birthday Sept 20th
- also, her twin sister Susie in Manitoba.
Charlie took out 5 pigs on Sat Sept 9th
1933 at $6.50 a cwt he got $64.65 for them.
Bob McLennan came and got 850 lbs of borrowed grain
Henry sold another fat pig to Walker & McClelland on Monday Sep 11th
1933
He got $6,50 cwt – it weighed 280 lbs he got $17.70
Addie Fraser came & got 424 lbs of wheat on wages from Henry. 424 lbs. it was 7
bushels at 65cents a bushel =$4.55 & $2.00 cash.
He worked at corn cutting 4 ½ hours at $2.25. It was $10.10 - $3.55 still owing.
Henry sold Addie Fraser four little pigs at $3,50 each$10.00.
He took them owing on Sept 25th
1933 on Monday.
They went on cattle pasturing at Addie Frasers.
Henry gave Bill Henderson $5,00 more cash on Sept 26th
, 1933 that leaves $5.00
interest to pay on heifer
Chas took a bag of oats to Addie Fraser on Sept 27th
1933 – 70 lbs it goes on the
bag they borrowed from Addie last year.
Chas paid George Mathers the 32 cents on Sept 29th
1933 we owed him.
Ann bot (bought) Henry 32 cents of bologna for the corn bee on Sept 12th
1933.
Ann (sister) paid Lloyd 40 cents she owed him from 29nd & 30th
for bread.
Jane Mathers 67th
birthday Oct 3rd
.
She got 6 more loaves Nov. 7th
not paid 40 cents - $1.10 owing on bread.
Ann got one more loaf on Nov 21st
– she paid 7 cents cash
Chas got $11.74 of school money on Dec 1st
.
Henry sent $1.00 to London to the Daly Tea Co on Dec 14th
1933
Mel took it to Wingham.
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Cures for Pigs & Cows
Give one teaspoon of turpentine to old pigs to dry the milk up
One teaspoon a day for each pig for two days
In an old pig give her a cup of vinegar to bring her to her milk
In a cow giving bloody milk & if you don’t want to dry her up give her a cup of
vinegar.
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Adeline Mathers Diary Collection
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19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries
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Adeline Mathers
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Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph
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1931-1933
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20th Century, Huron County, Morris Township, Ontario
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Adeline Mathers Diary, 1931-1933
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Adeline Mathers Diary, 1931-1933
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April 20, 1931
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