Private Journal in which I intend to record local Occurances daily occupation Markets State of the weather &c &c
Benjamin B Reesor
1861 January 1 Shot a large Owl. Good sleighing About home nearly all day received a short visit from Brother C Reesor & family, Weather mild Wheat $1.10 cts
2 Helped Brother Noah Reesor at Threshing in forenoon and C Reesor in the afternoon. Weather mild
3 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing Weather Mild
4 Went to my brother in law M. Neighswanders on a visit today and to my Brother S Reesor this Evening. Weather Clear & Cold.
5 Went to Markham Village. Weather cold and a little snow
Sunday 6 At home all day. Weather Cloudy and Mild
7 Went to Municipal Election in Scarboro Ward No. 2 Voted for Mr Helliwell Weather, Cloudy and Snowed
8 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing. Weather cloudy & mild
9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro Section No. 4, A.M. threshed oats in afternoon, Weather, snowed in the mornning, cloudy and mild all day Brother Noah & family here this evening
10 Cleaned Oats in the Morning, made a Wooden fork. Weather, Snowed in the morning High wind through the day Calm and cold this evening
11 Went to Markham Village for a stove A.M. Took a load of straw to R. Money{?} B Smith PM. Weather very cold and snowed all day
Jan 1861
12 Helped my Brother C Reesor to kill a Cow A M threshed oats PM went to Singing School in * Hebron Chapel in the Evening, Weather Clear & very cold
Sunday 13 At home all day received a visit from C Burkholder and family. Weather Clear and a little warmer
14 Helped my Brother N Reesor to kill a pig AM choring around PM Weather Mild and a little snow
15 Drawed home a little wood & ground my axe, Today Mr Donald McKay was here taking the Census, Weather cloudy and mild, Wheat $1.10 @ {$1.14}
16 Worked in the Shop A.M. Went to Benjamin Lehman's Chopping Bee PM. Weather, rained AM. Cloudy P.M., Sleighing good yet
17 Went to R Moneys Smith shop A.M. and to T Woods store P.M. Weather Cloudy & mild
18 Went to my Brother N Reesor's in the morning worked about home through the day, Weather, Wind from the East Snowed all P.M.
19 Cleaned Oats A.M Went to Cedar Grove P.M. And to Singing School in the Evening, Weather Cloudy & a little Snow. Wheat $1.18 @ $1.22
Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel My Father Revd John Reesor made Introductory remarks Jacob Grove Preached a sermon on 2nd Cp St John My Brother & sister in law Simon & Elisabeth Hoover Michael Frets and wife were here after meeting. Weather Clear & Cold
{*} commonly called Reesor's Meeting house
Jan 1861
21 Helped Wm Morrison Clean peas in the morning Worked about home all day, Weather Clear and Cold
22 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM and then went to Jacob Hoovers in Pickering on a visit in the Evening, Weather cold and Clear
23 Went to Major Mills AM, fixed Turnip pit PM, and went to my Uncle Dr J S Reesor's on a visit in the Evening, Weather Clear & cold
24 About the house all day, helped William Morrison Clean Peas in the Evening Weather, wind from the East, snowed all day
25 Drove John Burkholder to School in Scarboro AM Went to R Money's B Smith Shop PM weather Clear & mild
26 Worked in the barn A.M. went to Cedar Grove Mills PM. and went to Singing School in the Evening Weather Cloudy & mild
Sunday 27 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel Introductory remarks by Revd Henry Barkey Sermon on St John 3rd Chap by Rev'd Jacob Burkholder After meeting went to my father in laws John Hoover's, Weather, Clear AM at 3 oclock Snow P.M
28 Got ready with a load of wheat to go to Major Mills when we received a short visit from Samuel Doner & wife AM. then I took it in the afternoon and sold it at $1.15cts per Bus then we went to my Brother Simeon Reesors in the Evening. Weather Clear & mild
29 Took two loads of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15cts per Bus. Weather Cloudy & mild wind and snow from the north in the Evening
{at} a Meeting held by the members of the members of the Mennonist Church {upside down at the bottom of the page} Benjamin
at a Meeting held by the members of the Menonist Church held in the Meeting house {situate?} on Lot No. 1 - 11th Con of Markham for the on the 5th day of February 1861 for the purpose of appointing Trustees for the ensuing year John Reesor Chairman
Moved by Jacob Reesor seconded by Daniel Hoover that Samuel Reesor be Trustee Carried
Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Christian Reesor that Noah Reesor be Trustee Carried
Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Noah Reesor that Simeon Reesor be Trustee Carried
Feb 1861
Jan 30 Took a load of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15, AM. Sawed fire wood PM. Died, On Monday Last The Revd. Adam Wideman, Today he was buried on the 4th Con of Markham he was a minister in our Church nearly 25 years. {illegible] Weather, Windy, and a little snow from the north.
31 Went to John Hollinger's Chopping bee in Mr. C Burkholder's Bush, received a visit from Mr S G Reesor and family in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and mild
February 1 Went to J Woods Store AM. received a short visit from my Uncle Joseph Burkholder and wife PM. Weather mild and Cloudy AM. Snow & wind from the East PM
2 Grinding Axe and shoveling snow AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. Weather mild & Cloudy a little sunshine at noon great snowstorm last night. snow two feet deep on the level, good sleighing Wheat $1.10 @ $1.18 cts went to Singing School in the Evening
Sunday 3 Went to my Brother S Reesor's on a visit his wife has been sick but she is on a fair way of recovery Weather, Clear and Cold
4 Idling around shot Chloe* AM Went to T Woods store & to Major Mills PM Received a visit from Peter John & Anne Hoover & Mrs Elisabeth Neighswander in the Evening Weather Clear & Mild
5 Helped my Brother C Reesor to draw a hay stack into the Barn. Weather Cloudy and mild
6 Helped my Brother C Reesor to finish drawing in the hay stack and grind his axe AM. Drawed home a load of wood went to my Brother S Reesors to B Lehmans & to Cedar Grove PO PM. Weather Cloudy & windy Some snow PM
{*} our little pet dog
Feb 1861
7 Sorted Apples, Weather, wind storm from the north some six inches of snow fell since last night, great drifts. very Cold
8 Threshed Oats A.M, I and John Burkholder Went along the Scarboro townline Beating roads some great drifts near the 11th Con of Markham PM. Weather, Clear and very Cold
9 Threshed Oats AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills For a pig PM. and to Singing School in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and a little milder Commenced to rain about 9 Oclock this evening
Sunday 10 Went to my Uncle Christian Burkholders on a visit and Called at my Brother N Reesor's in the Evening. his little daughter Mary is very bad with the Croup, Weather, Clear sunshine and mild all day, thawing a little
11 Died, Last night my Brother N Reesor's Daughter Mary, then today I went up through Markham and to Whitchurch to Inform the friends about the funeral, Weather, rained all day, mild and foggy
12 Went to the Funeral at my Bro N Reesor's the little child was buried at Hebron Chapel Remarks By Revd H Barkey sermon on 1st St. Peter 1st Chapt 16 Ver by Revd J Grove after the Service We went to the house over for dinner, Weather, Mild & Clear, a little snow in the Evening
13 Went to Markham Village for my broken Cutter Drew home a load of wood in the evning and then went to my Br C Reesor's on {illegible] Weather, Mild & Clear
Feb Mar 1861
Cleaning and drawing
27 Finished Cleaning and drawing in Barley Weather, Clear & mild. Sold a sheep to Sparta Billy at $4.75 cts
28 Went to the Funeral of R Money's Child AM. and went to J Wood's store PM Weather, Mild and Cloudy, a little rain PM
March 1 Went to J Watts to buy seed Oats but he was not at home, AM. Cored & pared Apples PM. Weather, Mild & Cloudy a little rain in the Evening Went to singing school at Hebron Chapel in the Evening
2 drawed Hedgeings for ovenwood AM. sold 16 Bus Barley to Andrew Lapp and 10 Bus to W Mollinger @ 55cts per Bus & drawed a load of edgings PM Weather, Mild a little rain and fog
3 We all went to my Bro C Reesor's on a visit Weather Mild & Cloudy, a little rain PM
4 Hitched to the Sleigh to go to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard 7th Con Markham when Mrs J Laughlin Came and bought 24 Bus Barley @ 55cts per Bus. Hitched again in the afternoon and went as far as Sparta when it commenced to storm and so we turned and went home and hung the meat into the smokehouse. Weather Clear & mild strong West wind, a little snow PM
5 I and John went to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard and brought 700 Bricks @ 45cts per hundred AM Went to R Moneys B.S. Shop PM. Weather Cold Wind from the west, a little snow
6 I and John went to Mr Snowball's and brought one thousand 2 in pipe {illegible, page torn} @ $6 per thousand AM {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}
March 1861
7 Went to Mr Snowballs and brought 500 tiles AM Then we all went over to my father's to a quilting PM, Weather Clear and Cold one ewe lambed yesterday afternoon and one last night
8 Went to R Moneys BS Shop AM, Then went to John Young's sale on Lot 33 4th Con Pickering PM, and to singing School in the Evening Weather, Cloudy & cold a little rain PM
9 Threshed Oats AM Cleaned And took them to Cedar Grove Mills to get them Chopped PM. Weather Clear & mild
Sunday 10 Went to Old Dan Hoover's on a visit Weather Clear & Cold wind from the south
11 Went to my Father in law John Hoover's on a visit. Weather Clear & pretty Cold
12 Took a Sheep to Sparta for the Butcher AM. I & John Chopped Cordwood for {Chas?} Burkholder PM Weather Clear & Cold Commenced to Snow from the East in the evening received a visit from Br S Reesor & family & Jacob Reesor & wife in the evening
13 I & John Chopped Cordwood for C Burkholder AM Went to R Money's BSS & threshed Oats and went to Cedar Grove PM Weather Clear & Cold wind from the {illegible}
14 Threshed Oats Received a visit from Mr Samuel Hoover & family, of Pickering PM. Went to my Br C Reesors in the evening Weather Clear & Mild
15 Threshed Oats. Nancy went to singing school in the evening. Weather Clear & mild
16 I & John helped my father to draw wood AM Went to R Moneys BSS, made some {spiles?} PM. Received a visit from Uncle D Burkholder {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}
March April 1861
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Easter Sunday 31 Received a visit from my Br S Reesor & family Weather. Clear & mild
Easter Monday April 1 Received a visit from my father & mother Br N Reesor & family, Weather, Great snow storm from the East. Br Noah's came in the buggy started to go home about 2 o'clock couldnt get down the lane, hitched to my sleigh him and John went down and done his chores, came back in the Evening, got stuck in the lane, unhitched, had to stay all night, great uproar, dont feel well, eat too many eggs, got belly ache, children crying, and so on. guess we wont foget the first of April for a week.
2 Got up in the morning, tore down the fences helped Noah's out through the field, then I went to my Br Simeons and hired Miss Louis Moyer @ $2.75 cts per month, then I & John Cleaned the snow out of the sap buckets AM. Gathered the sap PM Weather, mild,
3 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild
4 Boiled sugar Went to BSS in the morning {Wm? Mr? Mrs?} Brown Died last night @ 10 oClock Weather Mild & Clear
5 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild
6 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild we have made one pound of sugar to each tree tapped, in one week's time. I dont recollect of ever having done so before
7 Went to my Br C Reesors on a visit, Weather mild & Clear
8 I & John Helped P Hoover & S Shank to dig a grave for {AB?} Lehman's Child (at Hebron Chapel) attended funeral AM. killed a calf for my Father. Dug a drain from Turnip pit PM. {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}
April 1861
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9 I & John Chopped Cordwood in the markham bush. Weather Clear, East wind Calm in the Evening
10 Boiled Bollases, AM. I & Nancy went to Jesse Reesor's on a visit. and I went to Markham Village. PM. Weather warm & Clear
11 Today sowed grass seed into that small field of fall wheat opposite C Burkholders & went to singing school in the Evening Weather, warm & Clear
12 I & John Helped the neighbours to scrub Hebron Chapel AM Chopped Cordwood in the Markham bush PM. Weather Warm & Cloudy
13 Went to R Money's BSS & made a pair of whipple trees AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills for some Chop stuff PM
Sunday 14 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel. Remarks & sermon on St. John 10th Chap 12 Verse to end of Chapt by Revt John Reesor Visitors after service. Simon & Samuel Hoover Weather, Mild & Cloudy, a little snow in the Evening
15 I & John made a pig trough AM. I went to my Br Noah's to get a cross cut saw came home & sold 16 Bus Barley to Alex Morris @ 50cts per Bus, PM Weather. Mild & Cloudy
16 Went to my Br Simeon's Bush and got 9 maple trees and 1 beech and set them out in the dooryard, AM. went to BSS & John Cut down a large willow tree behind the {illegible driving?} PM Weather. mild & Clear
2 Suckers Caught yesterday at S Reesors Saw mill.
April 1861
17 I & John Commenced to boil sugar in the morning, then I & Nancy went to T Wood's store AM. Split rails PM. Weather. Clear. Wind from the north
18 Ploughed sod south of the front garden Weather cloudy and mild. snow PM
19 Ploughed. Received a visit from my father & motherinlaw this PM. Weather. Clear & windy
20 Boiled sugar. John finished ploughing west of the Creek. I went to BSS in the Evening Weather. Clear & windy PM Calm this Evening
Sunday 21 Went to the funeral of John Lehman at Wideman's Chapel Sermon by Revd G Troyer on 2nd Cor 5th Chap 1&2 Verses and Revd J Macklin on Revs. 14 chap & 13 verse. after service went to my Br law J H Ramer's for dinner. Weather Clear & mild
22 Went to my Br S Reesor's S Mill. got my Br C to draw 4 sawlogs on the rollway, then I helped him to dig 16 young maple trees AM I & John Br N & his hired man J McNair Went to J {Peirces?) fields and fished upstream Weather Clear & warm some thunder in the evening
23 I & Nancy went to Fatherinlaw's for Plum trees John Plowed, Weather. Warm, some rain PM heavy rain last night
24 Sowed grass seed. Went to Sawmill to pile lumber made fence. Weather Cloudy AM. Clear & windy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to {H? W?} Peters 9 to J Peters & 4 to K {Parker?} @ 55 ct per Bus
25 Drawed lumber AM Choring around PM Sold 14 Bus Barley to W Lapp & 14 to S Hollinger Went fishing in the millrace in the Evening got 4 suckers about 800 suckers caught at S Reesor's mill since yesterday @55 {illegible} Weather Clear & mild
April 1861 May
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26 Went to R Money's BSS in the morning and bought a new wooden plough for $18 cash. Ploughed a piece of sod south of the graveyard Weather, warm & Clear
27 Sowed oats in the field south of the Front garden in the evening Weather. Warm, some rain at noon & thunder & rain in the evening
Sunday 28 Went to my Br N Reesors on a visit. Weather. Cool. heavy rain last night
29 Got up at 2 oclock AM I & my father & George Davidson (Br C's man) went to Br S's mill to fish but found that the water was too high. then we went to a small creek 1/2 mile west of the mill and caught a few suckers. then I helped Br N to roll out pine stumps on the Townline at Morrisons planted trees PM. Weather Clear warm. Cloudy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to D Burkholder @ 55cts
30 Plowed North of the Barn AM rather wet Nailed Batting on Board fence on Pickering Townline PM. Weather Clear & warm, some Cloudy
May 1 Sorted Apples AM. Spread dung in the Orchard planted some potatoes in the back garden PM Weather Clear & cool ice froze last night ground white with snow this morning
2 Made Fence north of the dam. Weather cool {illegible half inch?}
3 Finished plowing north of the barn. Weather Clear, mild, frost last night
4 I sowed 2 acres Barley in the field north of the barn John Harrowed & plowed in the field near hoovers Weather Clear & warm a little frost last night
Sunday 5 Went to Mannasseh Fretz's on a visit. Weather Clear & Cool a little frost last night
6 I & John Plowed in the field near Hoovers. Weather. rained some This morning at 6 oclock I took my father my sister & Barbara Barkey to Dunbarton Station on the GTRR they are going to the falls
7 Went BSS AM I & John went to S mill for a load of Oven wood PM. Weather. Heavy rain last night showers through the day. High water.
8 Planted some plum trees and six Apple treas that I bought of {Mr? MB?} Buell agent to Mr Bless of Rochester AM. Trimed orchard PM my father & sister and Barbara Barkey Came home about 2 oclock PM Weather Clearing up some sign of settled weather.
May 1861
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Ascension Day May 9 Went to my Br S Reesor's on a visit. Weather. Clear
10 Fixed fences round the barnyard & Hung a new gate at the water trough AM plowed PM Weather Cloudy. Commenced to rain at 5 PM
11 Choring around put new {illegible} into gate by willow tree. Went to T Woods store planted potatoes in the Evening. Weather rained last night Clear today
12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Sermon by J E Reesor On St Mark 16th Chapt 14 Verse to end of Chapt Visitors after service & H Ramer's & family Br CR & family Weather Clear
13 Plowed, Weather. Cloudy AM. Drisly rain PM
14 Went to BSS to get the new Plow share fixed AM made & drawed out a new water trough & drawed home a new pig trough. Weather Cloudy
15 Sowed Barley in west half of the field near hoovers AM didn't do much PM. got a Boil on {lip?} John harrowed in the Barley. Weather Clear shower in the Evening. Sow got 16 pigs
16 Sowed 8 acres of peas north of the barn. Weather Clear
17 Cultivated East of field near Hoover's John plowed ground where the old fence stood at Pickering Townline Weather. Clear. Cold wind from the north.
18 Sowed Oats in East half of field near Hoover's Weather. Clear.
Whit Sunday 19 At home all day Nancy went to meeting at Wideman's WSM AM to E Taylor's store PM & to C Burkholder's in the Evening Weather. Clear. Boil very sore
21 Idling round nursing sore Boil John Plowed for C Burkholder Received a visit from Uncle Joseph Burkholder & family Weather Clear
22 John Plowed in field south of the lane I was Idling. Boil very sore. Weather Clear
23 Went to Cedar Grove AM Rolled oats PM. Weather Clear
Queen's Birthday 24 Planted Corn south of the lane AM Sowed Carrots same place PM Received short visit from Fatherinlbaws PM. Weather Clear light showers AM
{In margin: Chopped cordwood in ... Levi Reesor}
May June 1861
25 I & John Br C's man Br N & his man Went down the {illegible roughe? rouge?} to Gibsons Old S Mill to fish for Mullets, there were none up so after Cacthing {Catching} a pike & a sucker we Came home again washed the sheep at Br Simeons PM. Weather. Clear
Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Altona. Remarks & Sermon on St Luke 10 Chapter 30 vers to end of Chapt by Revd H Barkey. Went to M Neighswanders Senior after Service Weather warm & clear. a little rain in the evening
27 Went to Mr J Scotts, & took in a pit of potatoes AM Went to BSS, & cut seed potatoes PM. Bob Haig Clipped the Sheep today @ 5 cts apiece. Weather Cool some rain high wind
28 I & John Plowed fallow East of the dam Weather cool & windy high wind last night Calm in the evening
29 Took our wool to E {Cliffs?} Carding Mill at Altona Then we went to M Neighswander's for dinner Weather, Clear & Cool.
30 Had Br N. to help pull Pidgeon weed in the large Wheat field. AM I & John Ploughed fallow PM. Weather Clear & warm
31 Went to A. Grove's {illegible Senk?} to see Barbara about spinning our wool. Plowed PM. Weather Clear & warm
June 1 Planted Potatoes & a few Carrots in the field south of the lane Took oat & Barley chop to Cedar Grove mills in the evening Weather Clear & warm
Sunday 2 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel Remarks by Revd J Burkholder Sermon on Luke 16 Chap 19 ver to end of Chap By Rev J Reesor. Went to Fatherinlaws after service Weather Clear, rain in the evening
June 1861
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3 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Helped Br C to Plant Potatoes PM Weather Windy Cloudy a little rain
4 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Ploughed PM. Weather clear
5 Plowed AM. Sorted Potatoes. Went to SSM fishing after supper. Caught 37 of all kinds & 1 trout Weather Cloudy, rain PM
6 I & John took 2 year old colt to pasture at M Neighswanders Junr Planted & hoed some potatoes after supper Weather Clear Went fishing this morning at Buttonwood hole got 2 suckers
7 Had Br C's man to help to pull Pidgeon weed Weather clear
8 Went to Frenchman's Bay for a {BU? Bll? Bushel or barrel?} of Plaster & a {BU? Bll? Bushel or barrel?} of salt AM Ploughed turnip land PM W Morrison com digging drain Weather warm & clear
Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St John 8 Chap by Revd H Barkey. Visitors after Service Abraham & Menno Burkholder & Solomon Burkholder, Simon Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover {Rosa?} Moyer B Lehman & Family for supper Weather Clear Warmest day this season
10 Harrowed Summer Fallow near the Dam AM John went to W Bell's raising 3rd Con Pickering PM
11 I & Father Br C & his man made Board Fence on Front of our Lot in Markham Village John & J Purdy hauled {dung?} into the fallow behind the Cider house Weather very warm
12 Hauled dung. Weather Clear a little rain last night cooler today
June 1861
13 Dug in garden John hoed corn AM Both Plowed in Fallow behind cider house PM Weather. Cool. Comfortable. fine Breesee sold two pigs to M Neighswander
14 Plowed. Weather. Cool Slight shower PM sold a pig to my Father & one to J Walkey @ $ each
15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist of 10 Bus T {Treadwell?} wheat AM Spread dung & hoed potatoes PM John Plowed Sold two pigs @ $1 apiece Heavy rain last night Weather warm Cloudy at times High wind this evening
Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel I & Nancy were Called into the Vestry Where we were Catechised, after service. Voices were taken for a new Minister. Abraham Hoover Casper Wideman Jacob Wideman & Abraham Wideman were nominated, in two weeks from today lots will be Cast to decide which of them will be Chosen.
17 Plowed Fallow hoed corn after supper Weather clear
18 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Laid tiles PM Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM Traded two pigs to W Morrison for filling all the new drain
June 1861
19 Worked on the road with John & the team Weather Clear AM small shower some thunder PM
20 Worked Seven hours on the road with John and the team which finished my time in Markham Weather warm & Clear
21 Went to T Woods store AM Laid tiles PM Weather Fine Shower early this morning Cloudy all day
22 Sowed Turnips south of the lane. Weather warm Clear
Sunday 23 Went to J H Ramer's on a visit. He was riding in his Buggy last Monday when the Horse took a fright and ran away Mr Ramer jumped out and fractured his right leg below the knee he is kep in his bed but is doing as well as could be expected. Weather warm Clear little rain this morning
24 Harrowed fallows. Weather. Clear & cool
25 Harrowed fallow John not well. lame limbs John Stover hoed carrots corn & potatoes piled dung behind the barn. Weather warm & Clear
26 I & John Stover Hauled dung into north Fallow John not quite well yet Weather warm slight shower AM
June July July 1861
27 I & John Stover Hauled dung John not well But he pulled weeds this PM in the field opposite Burkholders Weather. Cloudy at times But no rain
28 Finished drawing dung. except a wet spot in the yard which we will leave until it gets dry Weather cooler and Clear
29 Plowed in Fallow East of the dam AM I Went to Cedar Grove Mills with 20 Bus of oat & Barley chop John went to W Lapps raising PM. Weather Clear. not very warm
30 Went to meeting at Widemans Chapel J Burkholder on St Mat 5C 1st to 12v no Minister appointed today on account of some difficulty between Rev J Burkholder & Casper Wideman. went to fatherinlaws after service Weather. Warm. Fine shower about 2 oclock at Finlaw's but none at home
July 1 Plowed. Weather Cloudy, slight shower PM
2 Plowed. Wore drill smock & full Cloth vest all all day very cool Norwest wind. Cloudy all day
3 Finished Plowing AM Plowed & hoed corn PM Weather Clear & warm
4 Helped C Burkholder at logging & spread dung for Br C Weather. Warm & Clear
July 1861
5 Helped W Morrison at logging John Finished hoeing the Corn Weather. Warm
6 Went to BSS to get Dick shod. AM & {illegible} new hog trough into the lane AM. Went to {illegible Markham Village?} for a new Scythe & John Cut thistles in the oats & we both went to SM to Bathe after supper in the evening we had a call by the {illegible, ink blot} J Grove who Catechised us. Weather warm {illegible}
Sunday 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel. Sermon by Revd J Grove on St Mat 5C 20v to end of C Visitors after service. D Burkholders & J Stovers. Weather. very warm. Oats in head below the garden
8 Commenced to Cut hay. W Morrison Commenced to work for me today. Weather very warm today strong west wind. Fine shower this evening. cooler now. Had new potatoes & green peas for dinner
9 Went to Weaver Lawrie on the 7th Con Markham with some yarn AM mowed PM Weather. Cloudy at times warm
July 1861
10 took muly cow to Bull Mowed until 10 AM raked & cocked hay the rest of the day. Weather Clear. some Cloudy & windy
11 Went to T Woods store & plaster on turnips AM mowed PM. Weather soaking rain last night drisled at times today cloudy cool
12 Cultivated Fallow by Cider House until 9 oclock while John ridged the potatoes raked hay till supper drawed in 2 loads after supper Weather. cool windy
13 Mowed in the morning then raked & drawed in 2 loads of hay in the evening. Weather pretty warm cloudy at times
Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel. Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on {blank space} by Revd J Grove. Today Jacob Wideman was appointed to the Ministry * Weather Clear went to Uncle D Burkholders after service
15 Mowed. Shower AM & PM
16 Mowed. Weather Cloudy slight shower PM
17 Cultivated Behind Cider house & John harrowed until 10 spread grass & thinned carrots till noon Drew three loads of hay PM Weather Cloudy at times pretty warm
* Abraham Wideman was rejected at his own request
July 1861
July 18 I went to T woods store in the Morning Spread raked & cocked hay all day Weather. warm Thunder showers in the distance a little rain PM
19 Finished raking & cocking hay in the large meadow. Spread raked & cocked in the Orchard Thunder & a fine shower in the evening
20 Mowed swale near Hebron Chapel raked & cocked the last of the hay in the Orchard. Fished at SM in the evening John went to G Mill Weather Clear & cool all day This is my son Levis 1st Birthday
Sunday 21 Received a visit from Br N and Family I, Br N & his son Peter went Picking Berries on Br S's Farm this PM Weather Clear, warm This is my only son Levi's first Birthday
22 Hoed turnips in the morning. Drew in hay & raked some in swale after supper Weather, Clear & Comfortable
23 Scuffled & hoed turnips & Drew in two loads of hay. Weather. Clear pretty warm at noon
July Aug 1861
30 Commenced Wheat south of the orchard today Drew two loads of hay out of the big meadow swale after supper Weather Clear & warm
31 Hoed Carrots AM Cut roads round the large wheat field PM Weather Cloudy & showry AM Clear PM Heavy rain & thunder last night
August 1 Cut rix acres of wheat with reaper for C Burkholder until about 3 oclock worked in our own big field until night Weather. very warm
2 Cut wheat in our own big field Weather. vrey warm some thunde{r} passed over. few drops of rain this evening
3 Finished Cutting wheat in big field Weather Clear very warm
Sunday 4 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel where I & Nancy were Baptized to the Menonite faith Sermon by Br Revd J Grove on St John 1 Ch 1 to 35 ver
July 1861
July 24 Helped Br C at logging. John mowed swale in meadow & hoed turnips. Weather Clear & warm
25 Mowed swale swale in Meadow. AM Cultivated fallow behind Cider house & John finished mowing & hoed turnips PM Weather Clear & warm
26 Finished hoeing turnips & spread grass AM raked till supper when a slight shower stopped us. looks like more rain
27 Cultivated fallow Behind Cider house John Harrowed the fallow Behind Cider house near the dam drew home two loads of Chips from Br C's new land after supper. Weather Clear & warm fine shower last night
Sunday 28 We went to C Burkholders on a visit. Weather Long heavy rain. Cloudy all day
29 Had W Morrison again today dug six fine stumps in fallow Behind Cider house turned some winnows & grass in swale in Big meadow. Weather Cloudy some showers clear in the evening.
Aug 1861
5 Cradled a piece of fall wheat south of Hebron Chapel Commenced in the piece of new land opposite C Burkholders Weather. warm. Cooler this evening
6 Finished Cutting fall wheat. Weather. Clear, pretty warm
7 Shocked new land before breakfast. Drew in 3 loads of wheat AM. Dug out turnip cellar under the new addition on west side of the barn PM went to T Woods store after supper. Weather soaking rain PM Cloudy all day. Cooler
8 Cut weeds in new land till about 10 AM Cut barley with Cradle rest of the day in field behind the barn. Weather. Cool
9 Choring around worked at vinegar AM I & John went to M Neighswanders for my Colt PM. Weather Heavy rain last night showery this AM Cloudy PM
10 Cut Barley in field Behind barn AM Commenced in field near Hoovers PM had Br S & his man to help Weather pretty warm Cool this evening
August 1861
Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 18C 31st v to end of Chap by Rev J Grove Went to Fatherinlaws after Service Weather Clear Comfortable
12 Drew in 8 loads of fall wheat AM Soaking Cold rain PM raining this evening Went to burying of J Milroy's little daughter at 3 oclock PM at Zion Church
13 Cut Barley in field near Hoovers John didnt feel well PM Weather cool AM Warmer PM. Clear
14 Cut Barley AM Drew in 8 loads of Wheat PM Weather Comfortable & Clear
15 Drew in 11 loads of wheat. Dr Mcausland was attending John this Morning he had a severe attack of Bowel Complaint is in a fair way this evening. Weather Clear, Comfortable
16 Finished Drawing wheat AM Drew in 5 loads Barley PM Weather Clear, warm
Aug 1861
17 Drew in 3 loads Barley AM Mowed Barley PM, Weather Clear, warm
Sunday 18 At home all day George Davidson Jr was here I had an attack of Bowel Complaint this PM feel better this evening. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening
19 Didnt feel well AM Went to J Woods store. Went to BSS PM Commenced to Ridge up Fallow for Wheat. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening
20 Drew in 7 loads of loose barley had J Stover to help Brother C Drove J's team ridging up Weather Clear
21 I Drew off Stone In Fallow behind till 10 oclock then plowed till supper John plowed till supper then we Drew in Barley Rakings for Father's Fowls. Brought 3 pigs off R Money @ $1.00 per pig. Weather warm Thunder in the north PM
Aug 1861
22 Helped C Burkholder at threshing from 9 AM till 4 {1/2} PM Ribbed Barley stubble in field near Hoover's till night. John ridged up AM Ribbed PM Weather heavy rain last night a little this morning Clear today. north wind Went for Dr Mc for Br C's Returned from 9 to 12 PM
23 Went to Funeral of B Lehmans little Daughter at Hebron Chapel AM Ribbed Barley stubble PM Weather clear
24 Ribbed Barley Stubble. Weather Clear
Sunday 25 Went to Br S's on a visit. Weather clear
26 Finished ribbing barley stubbles AM. Cradled Oats below garden PM. Weather Clear AM slight shower PM thunder at a distance
27 Helped Br C at threshing AM & Helped Br N PM. W. Clear all day thunder shower in the evening
28 Asked hands to thresh and got barn ready AM had W Burkholder's machine Treshed 125 Bus Barley & 35 Fall Wheat PM Weather Clear Slight Shower PM
29 Threshed 22 Bus wheat in the morning bound oats south of the house till noon then cut oats with reaper in field near hoover's PM Weather clear, heavy shower 5 minutes PM
Aug 1861
30 Finished Cutting Oats & then bound Went to Br N binding Bee in the evening Weather Clear
31 Ridged up. Father & J Stover drew in Five loads of peas & John Stover bound oats south of the house had a binding bee in field near hoovers. Weather Clear
Sunday September 1 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks & Sermon t on St Mat 18 C by Revd J Reesor visitors after service C G Reesor & wife Simon Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover & John & Abraham Hoover Samuel Hoover & K Wheeler were here for tea. Weather Clear today Cloudy this evening
2 Ridged up John Helped from 10 AM till night & stood it well Weather Clear some thunder and a slight shower this evening
3 Sowed Fallow behind Cider house Weather Clear, pretty warm
4 Finished harrowing & Plowed in north fallow Drew home my Fathers spring wheat from Purdys after supper Weather Clear & cool
5 Ridged up had Br N & CB's team to help Weather. Clear & cool
6 Ridged up AM Sowed 10 Bus Wheat into north Fallow PM had Br C's team today Weather Clear & cool
Sept 1861
7 Sowed 5 1/2 bus into north fallow & Finished harrowing AM Drew in 3 loads of Oats South of the house PM Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today
Sunday 8 Went to BR Noah's on a visit Weath Clear
9 Drew in 14 loads of Peas & 9 loads of Oats Had John Hoover to help today Weath Cloudy this morning. Clear PM
10 Ridged up Barley Stubble Had Br N & Br C's teams to help Weather Cloudy commencing to rain 1/2 past 7 o'C PM half killed a coon this evening
11 Didn't do much AM finished ridging barley stubble PM Weather rain and cloudy PM Cleared up this evening
12 Sowed Barley Stubble Weather Clear
13 Went to M Neighswanders Jnr on a visit weather clear
14 Harrowed 1 1/2 acres new land Wheat for my Father at Purdy's Weather Clear showers at noon
15 Went to my Fatherinlaws on a visit found nobody at home stayed from 11 till 4 oc then Came home Weather Cloudy at times
Sept 1861
16 Helped my Br S at ridging pea land Weather Cloudy John Commenced fall Plowing below the house
17 Bound up a few oats and drew them in AM had CB's man to build 3 loads of peas into a stack after dinner then I helped him in the fallow till night Weather Cloudy AM Clear PM
18 Fall Plowed Weather warm & Clear Went to Taylors store in the evening
19 Helped Br N Drag newland at W Morrisons Weather warm Cloudy at times
20 Cleaned up some wheat & chored round Went to BSS AM Pumped the Cistern Dry PM Weather Rainy & cloudy all day This is my Daughter Adeline's 3rd Birthday
21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd Moses Erb from Berlin C W {Canada West?} Sermon on St John 19 C 1st to 30 vr by Rev David Sherrick from {blank space} Visitors after Service Fatherinlaws J H R & family J Stovers {illegible son? send?} Weather Heavy rain last Rainy AM Cloudy & cool PM
Sept 1861 Oct
Sunday 22 At Home all day Received a visit from Br S & family Weather Clear & warm frost last night
23 Helped B N to Drag fallow Weather Clear Cool
24 Helped C Burkholder to drag fallow Received a call from Elias Eby & wife from Berlin. this Evening. Weather Clear
25 Took 28 1/2 Bushels of fall Wheat to Major Mills AM & 8 Bus PM @ $1.3 per Weather Clear Pleasant
26 I & John Mowed second crop of Clover at Purdy's Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM rain @ 8 PM
27 Went to E Taylors store & Drew home a load of old rails for firewood AM Threshed oats with horses PM. Weather cloudy AM rain PM raining yet 8 oC This is my 25th Birthday
28 Drew home a load of edgings AM Got dick Shod BM John finished Plowing below the garden Weather Cloudy squally & sunshine
Sunday 29 at home AM Went to Br C's PM Weather Cloudy Cool
30 Went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Elisabeth Hoover to Work Susan Moyer's time is up to day Weather Cool Cloudy
October 1 Took a load of Barley to Whitby Sold @ 49cts per bus Weather Clear Some Cloudy this evening
Oct 1861
2 Helped D Hoover at threshing Weather Clear
3 Cleaned A a load of barley & brought home a load of hay. from Purdy's. Dogs killed a skunk weather Clear
4 worked in Cellar made apple Shelves & laid brick AM made large bench for verandah PM Weather Cloudy, Drissly rain
5 went to T Woods store AM Threshed a few {illegible bus?} PM weather. Drissly. Cloudy. Close
Sunday 6 At home all day Miss Maria Shirk was here for Supper Weather Cloudy, Drissly rainy
7 I & John Ribbed wheat stubble in large field Weather Clear
8 Ribbed wheat stubble Weather fine & Clear
9 Ribbed wheat stubble & Drew in a load of Corn tops this evening. Eat an apple of 1860 today. Weather Clear & warm
10 Drew home two loads of wood & 1 load of Pumpkins & 1 of Corn AM Finished Drawing Corn PM Weather warm & Clear
11 Finished Ribbing AM John went to P Scots Sale & I Gathered in Apples & husked Corn PM weather Cloudy
12 Husked Corn. Gathered wild grapes in Lapps flats Weather Cloudy, rainy
Oct 1861
Sunday 13 At home AM I went to Br Ss PM his wife is sick but is getting better Weather Cool & Clear
14 Cleaned Cider house & gathered apples AM Brought home grinders of Cider Mill from the spring near Br S's SMill where we keep them to preserve them from the frost & drouth PM Weather Clear & Comfortable
15 Drew in the Peastack AM Cleaned a load of Barley PM Weather Clear. John traded horses with Bob Haig
16 I gathered Apples. John & Father took two loads of Barley to Whitby sold at 40cts weather clear
17 Dug Potatoes & gathered apples in the evening. Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today rainy a little at 8 PM
18 Finished husking Corn & Gathered Apples Weather. Cloudy. heavy rain last night
19 Cleaned Barley {Top?} threshed 5 doz oats Sheaves Weather Cloudy some rain. Clear tonight
Sunday 20 At home all day. Weather Cool Clear. Went for Doctor McCausland at 8 PM
21 Around the house all day Nancy gave birth to a daughter at 4 PM Weather. Cool Clear
Oct Nov 1861
22 Went to Abraham Grove's for Miss Barbara to do house work. Weather Cloudy some rain in the evening
23 Dug potatoes Weather Cloudy some rain
24 Dug potatoes. Weather Clear some snow on the ground this morning
25 Finished digging Potatoes AM I went to P Mc{illegible} sale PM Weather Cool Clear ground frose last night
26 Choring round the garden Fatherinlaws were here today Robert Wallace was here PM Weather Cloudy
Sunday 27 At home all day Received a visit from M Neighswanders Jnr & family John Reesors {Sen?} & wife S Hoover Snr & wife Mrs. B Lehman C Burkholder & family Weather Clear
28 Took cart to T Brown to get it fixed AM gathered apples PM John Commenced ploughing in field near Hoovers weather clear
29 Went to Major Mills AM John Plowed AM worked in garden and fixed Turnip pit under back part of barn PM Weather Cloudy Clear
30 Worked at turnip pit AM Plowed PM Weather Cloudy & Clear
31 Boiled Pumpkin sauce at Brother Cs Weather Cloudy Wm Hagerman died today
Novr 1 Drew in 7 loads of Turnips Weather Cloudy Bought young ram of W Bell for 6 dollars today
Chored {around?} finished Chest for Indian Corn Buckwheat meal & hulled barley Weather heavy storm & rain from the east all day
At home all day I went to CBs a while PM weather Clear A.M Cloudt PM raining this evening
{"bridges & Mill dome carried away" written in margins} Sorted sheep in the morning helped BC to bring over seven of his {cows?} JL John started at 11 o c on a shooting excursion down to the big swamp and the flats of the litle {rouge?} shot a few {birdy?} seen there fine partriges Weather Cloudy & Clear
I went to J {Dunneas?} for a meattub & P {Gathered?} apples killed a pig PM Weath Clear
Sorted & Drew potatoes into the cellar they are badly rotted this year. Weather Clear
Drew in 7 loads of turnips Weather Clear (squally some)
Drew in 3 loads of turnips which finished the AM I went to {Major? Mayor?} Mills with 18 bunches Chop * John plowed PM Weather Cloudy
Plowed. Weather fine. Clear.
At home all day Recieved a visit from {B.N?} & family & my father & mother. Nancy complained of sore throat on friday evening still got worse.
So this morning John & my sister Susanna were talking how Miss {Barbane?} {Snorer?} I told them to {illegible} Dr {illegible} he came this evening & pronounced it Diptheria on Putrid sore throat He prescribed for it {illegible} she seems to do very well {illegible} Weather wind from the east
Nancy not much better this morning so I went to Markham to Dr Mc he came this evening but found her much better than she was this morning Weather squally & cool. windy
Went to Markham to tell Doctor that Nancy was better Left Measure for a suit for John {purchased?} sheep pen PM Weather. Clear {illegible}
Finished plowing in field near {illegible} Weather Cloudy Plowed below the garden John plowed north windy this evening
of B.C. house Weather Cloudy pleasant north cold this PM
Plowed south of the garden Weather Clear & Cloudy
Drew home 3 loads of edgings high wind last night & today hard frost last night
Started at 6 oc this morning for Dr Mc My Father was taken sick last night with pain in the bowles & vomiting Dr came at noon & prescribed he is better this evening. Weather clear some wind I found the roads as Dry as in {pinly?} D Hoover & wife were here a little while AM but were called home they had some visitors {pacot?} Reesor was here over dinner
Went to Markham village to tell Dr that Father was better AM worked at sheep pm PM J Ploghed for BC PM Weather Clear Beautiful day warm PM
I went Down to Shlimack plains on little rouge for the young cattle John Commenced to plow in the old meadow but found it frosty they winworked at sheep pen till noon Drew rails from 11th con {concession} PM Weather Clear warm
Borded Pumpkin {illegible} Weather Cloudy rather warm
Went to ask M Morrison to thrash peas tomorrow AM went to took for thrashing Machine PM Weather Cloudy
Ribbed Turnip potatoe & Corn land I got Dick Shody AM Weather Cloudy wind from East
Brought home a load of slates & fixed hogs mat John went to {Major? Mayor?} Mills with grist of corn & Rye & barley shop Weather snow squals not very cold
We all went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel {illegible} by Rev P Reesor sermon on St John {illegible} by Rev H {Barthen?} visitors often service B {illegible} AH {Ramon?} & family Father in laws a few {illegible} this evening Weather about 2 in of snow last night mild today
Took John Cutten to J Iverson to get at {painted?} AM Helped BC to under brush PM Weather Clear Thawing
Fixed barn ready for thrashing AM went to sale at W {Hagemani?} PM Weather Clear some Cloud bought a grain Cradle & part of another @ 81.25
Had thrashing Machine Thrashed about 160 {Bones?} of fall Wheat Weather Clear AM soft snow PM Thawing
J & John & CB went to T Woods store where I bought a pair of Coarse boots for myself & a pair for John then we went to G Taits farm & brought home CB Colt from pasture weather cloudy pretty cold thawing PM
Helped BS at Butchering John & my Father sold 17 of fall wheat at Major Mills @ 81.3 {John Bins?} Weather 2 in snow last night all thawed today
Cleaned J John took at to M Mill About 12 o noon JS family started to my Fa inlaws {snowed?} all night went to {muting?} at {illegible} Chapel
today remark for R {Plymore?} sermon on St {Mil?} 22 by {illegible} snowed all the way home about 3 in on the grand this evening
Helped Robert Wallace to kill his hogs Weather pretty {sharp?} rough sleighing light & {illegible}
Helped BrC to kill his hogs Weather Cold Clear
John helped BrN to kill his hogs I made ready to kill ours tomorrow Weather pretty cold cloudy
killed our 6 hogs Brothers all helped Weather Clear {illegible} thawing
salted meat. {ham?} kid turnip cellar with {deny?} drew nails for straw stack fence Weather fine warm
Made fence around straw stack AM went to J Woods PM weath warm cloudy commenced to {rain?} at {dusk?}
We all went to BrD on a visit in the lumber waggon roads very muddy. Weather like April warm some cloudy shower at dark
Helped my Father to kill his hogs Weather cloudy foggy {was?}
got Tom shod new shoes {illegible} feet {K? C?} M took grist {illegible} to Major Mills PM roads treacherous bad weather cloudy wet windy this evening
Turned water from large tile drain behind barn & thrashed oats with flail AM I went to M Mills for grist PM Weather heavy wind from north last night some wind today calm this evening frose last night & today
Burried Cedar rollers AM cleaned oats & finished sheep pen roof PM Weather Clear sharp thawed a little
Helped CrB to kill his hogs & a sheep. Weather Clear thawing John Helped raise {Jamie Milroy?} stables
J & {illegible} sawed Cedar on road beside By swamp Weather frost last night thawing today
went to BrN on a visit in Buggy roads very rough Weather Clear thawing today
This morning J & My Father started from Port Union on the cars & arrived at Berlin at about 2.30 PM stayed all night called on several {friends?} came down to the grande river on business {rent?} day stayed
in Preston tonight
This morning I & my father left home at 5 o clock & walked to Port Union took the Cars & arrived at Berlin at 2.30PM then we went to Mr J Brubakers stayed a little while then went to Mr Joseph Sniders near Berlin & took supper there called on the Red M {Cah?} then returned to Mr B & staid all night
stayed for the grand river this morning called at Issac {Hagys?} & at the Chickapee Woolen Mills also a few minutes with Old samuel Bricker & arrived at the Rev Joseph Hageys at noon spent a few hours very agreeably then went down to Preston to M Jacob Hageys & staid all night
saw a team Ploughing near Dundas today {written in margins} Took the Cars at 8.30 this morning & came by Harrisburg & Burlington Junction to Toronto at noon took the Rouge stage at 3.30 PM & got home at about 9. PM Had fine weather on out travels
Dug out a lime stone in the lane north of our farm AM split wood PM Weather Clear
Thrashed oats with flail Weather Clear banked turnip Cellar with dung & Mended barn
roof AM John went to Port Office & I went to BrS to order a new pair of bobsleighs PM Weather pretty cold windy
went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rev P Reesor on St John 1st Chap visitors after service Jesse Reesor & family Weather Cloudy
Cleaned Weat AM John went to Markham & I brought home his cutter from Iversons where he got it painted PM Weather snowed last night & nearly all day sleighing rough Cold north wind
Cleaned & drew wheat into the granary Weather cold windy Calm this evening
We all went to a feast at my Fathers BrS. N. & C were there with their families. Weather cold cloudy strong East wind this evening.
Cleaned & Drew in wheat thrasher some oats with flail. Weather soft some rain PM
Sawed old pine for kindling wood on townline AM split wood & plaided oats PM Weather north wind snowed through the middle of the day calmey this evening
Took 10 {Bus?} 7 Wheat to R Wallace at $1.00 her {Bus?} AM chored around PM John G of Bob {shaped shod?} Weather pretty cold cloudy coach any sleighing
Went to C.B.'s in a mist Weather Nite about 1 in snow last night P & Susan started to go to {Muting?} at {Midenans?} but had to turn back the road were to bare
I & P cut down three pine trees in scarboro bush Weather mild & clear
Helped B C to kill a cow AM Took crossent to Blehman to get filed PM I cut cordwood in old bust. Weather mild clear
Had a quilting party this PM boys & girls some playing in the evening Weather cloudy am very light wind has evening from the north pretty cold
I & P helped B N at thrashing Weather clear pretty cold
Helped W Morrison clean peas AM P flailed some oats & I got cross cut saw piled at Blehmans PM Weather coldest this season
killed out own beef had B S & C to help AM helping B S to kill his one PM Weather cold & clear
B S & N & Families were here today & helped to dispatch a roasted beef heart Weather Mildes
B C & family were here PM got dick shod all round AM Went to Port Union station PM for Benjamin {Boubeker?} & his sister Tammy & Miss Tammy C by all from Berlin C W Weather a little snow fell this morning pretty mild
weather mild & clear Went to {Brotherenlane?} P N {Reness?} on a visit John & susanne went visiting with the Waterloo people
{roads very (illegible) for this time of year}
Went to school meeting in section N 4 scarboro
AM cut up beef PM Weather cloudy little snow cut sawlogs opposite CB Weather this evening snowy mild & cloudy
chored around AM cut sawlogs PM Weather rainy AM Cloudy PM windy tonight
cut sawlogs AM went to PO PM Weather cold cloudy AM commenced to snow about noon snowy {yet?} 8 oclock PM
At home all day Weather mild cloudy a little disley about 5 in snow tolerable sleighing
I & Nancy went to see Mr C G Reesor who is very sick we found him in a hopeless state AM Helped B C to thresh PM Weather very cold
Helped Br C at threshing Weather very cold last night {illegible} coldest this season
{illegible} AM went to Br S for my cutter & P thrashed oats with horses PM Weather snow from the east about 6 in fell since last night quit about noon. Mild today
went to Whitby with P {uclkey?} to order a pair of Bobsleighs at Donovan Walkey & Co's Weather Clar mild pretty cold this evening
Cleaned oats AM threshed oats with horses PM Weather mild a little snow
Threshed oats with horses AM Went to cedar grove to get a {Buneen?} for John paid $6 for it PM Weather snow AM mild
{Ressor sick last night}
Went to meeting at Nebron {illegible} Rev B Ressor sermon on St. John 2 C1-11 by {illegible} Wilderness Rev P Wedeman & wife called PM Weather mild {illeible} snow this morning sleighing good
threshed oats AM cleaned PM Weather snowed AM Cloudy PM Mild snow a foot deep
Went to C Reesor funeral sermon by Rev P Reesorand S Holden went to {?} after service Weather mild cloudy
Took 36 Bu fall wheat to Major Mills @ $1.00 chored around PM Went to Br S on a visit in the evening Weather mild & cloudy
May every honest man turn out a rogue {reapeated 17 times}
May the sword of justice be swayed by the hand of mercy {repeated 15 times}
{illegible} CB at {illegible}
took {illegible} to {illegible} AM cut some logs PM Weather Clear Mild
Went to W Bilts {illegible} Weather {illegible} all day from {illegible} R.W. cut logs
Went to {illegible} for a visit Weather clear Strong wind from the North East
Drew 4 logs to {illegible} Mill had Br C {illegible} & himself all day & C B & his oxen PM to draw the logs ready to load Weather Beautiful
Chored around Drew oats with the horses {illegible} Went to Reesor {Preach Minister of?} {illegible} in the evening Weather Strong wind from the East slat snow & rain in the evening
Drew logs John went with CB to see his father but did not find him {illegible}
Drew logs had CB Oxen to draw {illeible} Clear
{illegible} AM Took a load of {illegible} wood to {illegible} for AM {illegible} Weather
Drew logs had CB Oxen a while AM Weather clear mild
home all day took dinner with my mother (my father was in Vaughan} BS & I & families were there Weather mild & clear {illegible}
Drew 2 logs Went to Election of {illegible} at Nebron Chapel at 10 AM Appointed C {illegible} B {Schnai?} & {illegible} Trusted for the Consent PM mild Weather snowed {illegible}
D & P helped {illegible} at threshing Weather
Drew logs John went to school Weather mild wind from east this evening
Drew logs Went to B.S. Weather soft rain & snow
Went to Major Mills with a grist for {illegible} & one for CB school some {illegible} a log for {illegible} want PM went to {illegible} with CB in the evening Weather {illegible} AM clear PM cleared {illegible}
{illegible} Weather Clear {illegible}
Went to {illegible} at Wilderness Chapel {Pemont?} by Rev P Reesor sermon on St. Luke 16 C19 {illegible} of C by Rev P {illegible} went to {illegible} after sermon Weather squalls of snow
Took a load of {Peas? Pause?} to Pickering Harbor @48.00 per {illegible} {Tatherinlaws?} were here this evening Weather mild clear
Ashed hands to thresh worked in the barn Weather mild a few inches of snow fell PM soft {illegible}
Went to PH {Remens?} to a quilting helped to Dispatch a fine fat Gobler BrCs M Neighowood's & Father were there Weather fine Mild good sleighing
Went to CBs {illegible} bee Went to BrNs in the evening. Weather snow from east nearly all day
{I went to DMc for had cold}
Had threshing Machine Threshed 83 {Bores?} Barley & 160 ofwheat Weather pretty cold
Chored around Br S & family were here this evening Weather Cold Clear
Went to Meeting at Nebron Chapel {illegible} P Reesor {Jenson?} {illegible} by Rev P Grow Visitors after service D G {Hanson?} & wife M {Brilligan?} & family Samuel & Abraham {Butholden?} Br C & family this evening Weather Clear and cold
Went to Markham to get advice from Dr Mc for {illegible} he had symptoms of Croup last night is some better this evening Weather Mild Stormy east wind
Went to W Morisons in the morning M Neighswanden {illegible} were here today Weather mild {thawny?}
Chored around AM Went to Johnstons Sale PM Weather Cloudy East wind Snow this evening
Had R Wallace to help to clear Barley Johnson not able to work yet Weather clear today {illegible} 4 or 5 in snow last night
J & Br D N & C Drew wood from {Pundys?} for my father Weather pretty cold clear
Had R Wallace to help to clear wheat John took a grist of Chop to Cedar Goose Mills Weather Clear Mild
At home all day Weather Mild {illegible}
Cleaned some Wheat started for D Mc about 10 a.m. BrC {Elisctesh?} is sick Weather terrible snow & wind from the north
{roads drifted} Started about 6 a m to see {Sm} went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Tammy to work for BrCs W clear cool Cleaned Wheat a while P M
Drew in wheat Weather Mild & little snow
Went to BSS & W Bolls AM Hitched up my young Mare Fly PM she went very quick Simon Horner was here a while this evening Weather north wind pretty cold heavy wind tonight
{Roads Drifted} About the house all day very Cold Strong north wind BrCs Elisabeth getting letter with inflamation she was very sick
I went to BrN AM his wife & son John have the Measles doing pretty well. I & John went to T Woods store PM brought home new {bots?} Weather Clear Cold strong wind from north
I & Adleline took Hannah Stover home & Called at BrSrs to inform them that M Neighswander Senr had his thigh joint dislocated on Friday while he was turning his horse & Cutter I & Nancy went to B Ns PM Weather Clear Mild
Trees Covered with Ice Went to Old S Hoovers for Barbara Barkey to work for us AM filled bags with barley PM Weather rain & sleet from East strong wind
Hung our pork to smoke Weather mild snowed about 5 in last night. went to CBs in the evening trees bore down with ice
I & J took 2 loads Barley to Liverpool harbor @ 53 cts per Bus. Weather Clear Mild Snow 2 feet deep on the level roads very rough & heavy. bad turning out thawed a little
Went to Father in laws on a visit Weah Mild
Ice fell off the trees today. Went to Markham with my father AM Went to BSS PM & to B Lehmans in the evening Weath Mild thawing a little today
Took Nancy to Dr Mc to get a few teeth entracted Dr was not at home. AM Chored around PM W. Mild & Clear
at home all day Weather Mild Clear a little rain tonight
Chored around AM Helped CB kill a pig PM Weth Drissly rain nearly all day Clear this evening getting Colder Snow going fast
Went to sale of the property of the late CG Reesor bought wheel barrow @ $3 3 pigs $1 a piece 2 pails & tea pots 35 cts Weather Clear Mild beautiful day thawing
brought home the things that I bought at the sale sold two of the pegs to my father A.M. settled with J Walki{ineligible} p.m. Weath mild a slight {illegible}
Went to BrC {his brother Christian} bush to look for a tree to make sap trough AM cut maple sawlogs PM Weath Cold east wind
Took Nancy to Dr. Mc got two teeth extracted AM cleaned oats PM Weath Drissly rain
Oiled single & doubles Harness Weath rain from the east all day Trees loaded with ice
Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 10 C 23 v to end of chap by Rev H Barkey Weath Snow AM I & Nancy went to B'N's a while this evening snowed about 4 in last night
Took 50 bus oats to Markham @ 34 cts Weather Clear Mild Cool wind from the north
Went to B Lehmans AM. I went to D Hoover PM to see how they were with the Measles they are all up again Peter {illegible} very {hoares?} Then we went to Doc' Reesors in the evening Weather warm & Clear
Went to Michael Frets on a visit Sleiging good rathr slushy this evening Weath warm Clear
John helped BrC draw in hay stack I chored round AM Commenced to make sap trough in BrC bush PM Weath Clear Mild Wind
Cleaned Oats AM Chored round PM Weath Mild Great Snowstorm from the East about 15 in Snow fell since last night lane blocked
Shoveled the lane open from end to end AM Drew in Oats PM BrC were here this evening Weath mild
Went to BrSs {his brother Simeon} on a visit Weath Mild Snow thawing
Cut Maple logs & 2 rail cuts in Scarboro bush B'Ns were here this evening Weath Mild Clear
Went to Markham bought grass seed Timothy @ $3.00 per Bus Clover @ $4.50 per Bus J H {illegible}ers were here today Weath Cool north wind clear
first Weekly market day in Markham
Cut first logs {Mar} in April Scarboro bush A M had BrCs oxen & drew Maple saw logs onto road out of Markham bush & cleaned Oats P M Weath clear
Drew Maple logs to Mill A M had BrC & his Oxen to draw out Maple saw logs out of OCarbone bush & Drew one load to Mill PM Weat Clear
John went for Dr Mc today Nancy has Diptheria
Drew one load Maple Saw logs to Mill tapped 50 Maple trees Drew home {illegible} for sap troughs Weat' Clear sap flowed and took kittles into sugar bush drew home wood Snow very deep in the bush almost impassible to get about A M Drew home timber for troughs P M Weath Cold east wind clear
Went to Markham to see Dr Mc for Nancy her throat is better But she is weak yet Weather strong east wind, cold, sleet & rain about noon Milder this evening raining a little B B & family were here today. We got supper at fathers
Mrs John Cober died this morning Gathered sap & chored round A M Made sap troughs P M Weather Cloudy, a little drissly, mild Fatherinlaw was here a while A M
Tapped 25 trees Boiled Sugar A M . Helped K Gourley to Commence Mrs Cobers Grave at Hebron P M. Weath Clear & warm P M
Helped to finish the grave in the Morning Attended the Funeral at the Hebron Chapel A M Sermon on Revl 14 & 13 v by Revd J {Oyes} Tunker Ministers also remarks by Revds J Busor & H Barkey & by P Cober Tunker Minster. My Brotherinlaw M Neighswander & family & BrS & wife were here for dinner. Weath Cloudy east wind sharp thunder & lightening this evening
I & Nancy Went to Markham A M Boiled sugar in P M Weather warm & clear sleighing bad
Drew a large Cedar log from Tates to Cr S's S M for C B. A M. Made sap troughs & went to W Shpp's P M Weath Cool wind from East P M
Chored round made handsleigh A M Went to Cedar Grove Mills P M Weath raind from east A M Clear p m
at home all day Received a visit from Peter Hoover & his wife Sarah Neighswander, John & Anne Hoover Weathr Clear, Cold
Chored round A M Boiled sugar P M Weath Clear Cold east wind Thawing a little
Boiled sugar A M Flailed Oats P M Weath Cold east wind
Drew home wood & took Meat tub to Br. Ns to get it hooped Weath Cold east wind. Cloud
Sawed pine sawlogs & tapped 20 trees A M Boiled sugar P M Sap flows well Weath mild Clear
Boiled sugar A M Had Br C & his Oxen & C B's Oxen to draw in logs at the A M P M Weath fine & Clear Sap flowed {illegible} roads Muddy. fields Commencing to get bare
Boiled sugar & Brought home new Cart box from T Browns Weath fine & clear
Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Mat 21 C 1st to 15 v by Rvd P Reesor visitors after Service B Lehman & Josephus Stover Wea Cool Clear roads Muddy fields getting bare
Went to Belford A M. Freshed Maple trees & Chored round P M Weath mild & Cloudy Clear P M
I & John Helped R Wallace at his chopping bee in bush opposite the lane he is chopping cord wood there Weath Cloudy A M Clear P M warm
Boiled sugar Weath warm Clear
Put sleigh & cutters into summer quarters A M Piled lumber at sm P M Weath cloudy warm raining this evening 8 o clock
Went to B'Cs on a visit. Weath Cloudy rainy warm. Windy this evening. Fall wheat looks first rate grass begins to grow
Took 8 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills A M Chopped Cordwood in Scarboro bush P M Weather clear cold north wind
We all went to BrNs on a visit. Sinom Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover came to stay all night with us. Weathr Beautiful clear & warm
About home all day.Weath commence to storm wind & rain from the east about 9 oc a m raining yet 8 p m
Cleaned seed Peas a m piled lumber P M. Weathe Cloudy, drissly rain. Cool windy 9 oc p m
Chored round A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind Snow Squalls A M
Split Cordwood in Scarboro bush A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind clear
Boiled Sugar A M went to T McMackon's sale P M bought 2 collars. breast chains & 2 bridles @ 70 cts Weath clear mild sap run well yesterday & today
Boiled sugar & went to Cedar Grove Mills Weathr Clear. Sowed field behind Cider house with grass seed this morning My father caught 5 suckers at BrSs Mill today
At home all day. I was at BrCs awhile P M Weather Mild, Clear, a sharp east wind
I, my Father & John got up at three o clock this morning & went to Br Ss Mill to fish Caught one sucker Came home. Started at 8 o clock for Pierces with John Br N & his Man A McNear & caught 180 suckers Weath rainy A M Clear P M Suckers caught in Peticoat Creek above the Kingston road
Boiled sugar A M Took 19.10 lbs Wheat to Major Mills @ 95 cts Weathr Clear, Cool
Took ploughs to BSs & brought home kettle & buckets from sugar bush A M Commenced to plow in meadow P M. Weath Clear
Plowed till 10 A M when it began to rain Hitched up at noon when it commenced again at 3 P M Strong wind from the eas
Went to the Funeral of B Lehmans Child A M Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long space} by Revd H Barkey Went to Markham to get clothes for John P M Weath Cloudy foggy A M Warm thuder clouds in the west P M
Plowed. Went to W Sappy for six bus barley @ 67 cts per Bus. Weathr. heavy clouds. Cool
Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rd O Burkhold T Reesor Sermon on St John 10 c 1st to 12 v Went to my Fatherinlaws after Service Weath Cool, showy P M
Plowed. Weath Clear heavy clouds Cool
Plowed. John went to Whitchurch this P M his Brother inlaw John Pipher Died yesterday morning the funeral is tomorrow 10 A M. Weath Clear, Cool north wind strong
Plowed A M Took 11 bus Oats to G Burtons P M Got Tom shod after supper Weath Clear, north strong wind
Sowed Peas on east side of Creek in old meadow & oats on west side Weath Clear windy
Finished harrowing in Meadow A M Commenced Plowing below the lane P M Weath warm windy clear
Finished Plowing below lane A M Stopped holes under board fence on Pickering townline & hunted up our Calves P M went to S M in the evening for some boards Weath warm clear north wind
Went to Meeting at Hebron Remark by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mat 18 c by Rv H Barkey Visitors at service O Hollinger Went to D Hoovers P M Weath Clear Mild
Sowed Barley below the lane & Peas near Hoovers Weath Clear windy Jack Strohm & wife from Indiana were here this morning they were at my Fathers all night
Woods turned green Finished Cultivating & Harrowing Peas A M Harrowed Ribbed Wheat stubble in big Field P M Weath Drissly & Rainy A M Cloudy P M
Rolled in Peas & some Oats in old Meadow when the Roller broke at noon. Plowed in big field P M Weath clear comfortable
Plowed. Nancy went to see J H Rami?s son Weathr Clear
Plowed. Weathr Clear Warm
Plowed A M Washed Sheep P M Weath Clear Warm
At home all day. BrCs my Mother & Sister took Supper here Weath warm clear
Minist departed Today Plowed. Weath Cold. Wore vest Smock & coat & mitts
Sowed big field with Oats. W clear cool
Finished harrowing & I went to Bss am Went to Dr. M.C pm Barbara Barkey has Diptheria. Weat. heavy rain East wind. Cool
Plowed South of Church Sowed & Ran it with spring Wheat. Wet Clear cool Dr was to see Mrs Barkey She is a little better
I my Fathr P Duncan BrN & A Mcna went Down the little Rouge at 3 a m to look for Mullet got none. Came home at 7. Plowed root ground Mrs E Neighswander Came to work today Weath cold north wind clear
Queens Birthday Finished plowing root ground & I went to Cedar Grove Mills a m John harrowed root ground p m & I fixed fences & Piled brush in new meadow Weath clear cold north wind
Went to Meeting at Altona Sermon by Revd H Barkey on St Mat 24 1st to 37 v Went to S G Reeson's after service Weath clear cold wind
I Planted Corn below the garden John Rolled barley spring wheat & Commenced the big Oat field Weath cool cloudy rain this evening 8 p m
I Sowed Carrots below the garden & went to BrS's for radish seed am & John finishe Rolling Commenced to plant potatoes below the garden PM Weat cloudy warm cold PM north wind
Planted potatoes got some seed at BrSs @ 60 cts per bus. John went for new clothes at {As N Strong} Weath clear cold north wind
Finished Planting potatoes this evening
Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Bear of Waterloo. Sermon on Mark 19 c 14 v to end of chap by Red P M Brenneman of Allen County Ohio U S in the afternoon I went to Brs C. N. & S with Mr John Diller also of Allen County Ohio he come home with Me to sta all night. Weath clear warm
Went to Major Mills with Sample of fall Wheat did not sell, & went to Cedar Grove Mills with grist A M Drew stone off Fallow back of barn P M Weather Clear Revd Tillman Moyer of Clinton C W is at My Fathers tonight. the yearly Conference was held at Widemans Chapel today
Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel today Remarks by Revd A Moyer of Clinton C W then Revd Joseph Hagey {read} 26 C St Mat & Commented on it then Revd T Moyer read 27 C St Mat & afterwards the Lords Supper was celebrated Red T Moyer officiated. I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills this evening Weath clear beautifull
At home all day. Weath Clear warm
Took 2 loads Fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 95cts per bus Fatherinlaws were here this P M Weath Clear warm
Took a load of Wheat to Major Mills A M. Pulled Pidgeon weed P M W. Clear
Pulled Pigeon Weed A M Took Wool to Markham Carding Mills P M Weath Clear
John Commenced plowing fallow J Drew tiles to drains in fallow & got some at BrSs & Cs & at CBs laid some this evening Weat Clear pretty warm
I helped W Morrison to lay tiles in Fallow & John plowed A M We both filled drain P M Weath clear warm Plowed. Weath Slight Shower this Morning
Distant thunders
Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks & Sermon on St John 14 C 23 v to end of chap by Red J Reesor Visitors after Service Jacob & Samuel Barkey Jacob Hoover & wife, Uncle D Burkholder & wife David Burkholer & wife {Munro} & Susan Burkholder were at supper Weath clear & pleasant
Idling about home Catched 8 chubs in our dam I & My Father went to S M after supper with small net & caugh 9 small fish. Water very low Weath clear beautiful
Wheat out in heads Plowed. Weath. Warm clear
I went to Major Mills Nancy went with me to R Wallace's this Morning. then I & John Finished Plowing Fallow got done this evening Wat. warm
Worked on the road in Scarboro at B.Ss A M. rained nearly all P M Idled ?med round in Br. Ss woodshed
Worked on the road A M I went to Dunbarton for salt but did not get any P M John Harrowed the potatoes Weath clear
Went to Meeting at Willemans remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 3 C 1st @ 16th v by Revd J Willeman Went to J H Ramer after service Weath clear cool frost last night
Seven Gipsy waggons went {illegible} down Pickering Townline today Got Mr Anthoney's turnig drill and sowed nearly all our turnips Weat Pretty warm clouded up this evening Rained a little this evening
Finished sowing turnips made some fence near grave yard drew some of BrCs rails from W Morrisons sideroad. Planted a few mangels this evening Weath cloudy a fine shower this P M distant thunder
Made fence near grave yard and round Orchard made rounds for wagon rack and done some road work at old lime kiln this evening. Weath rainy A M clear P M
Drew chips & firewood A M John Plowed north of Br Cs house P M I commenced to draw out cordwood after supper Weath clear A M cloudy P M go Raining this evening 9 oclock hardy frost last night.
Drew out Cordwood I & John Went to W Beebe's to get stone drills Pointed in the evening Weath warm cool windy this evening
Went to Jesse Reesor's they were not at home CBr Ns & C.Bs here here for supper Weath Clear warm cool this morning
Drew out wood. W Clod hoed the corn Weath Cloudy A M rained a while P M
Worked on roads in Markham Weat cloudy a little rain Cool
Drew dung on Fallow W Clod filled & John Harrowed it Weat. Warm. Clear
Drew dung. Weather warm clear
Drew dung. Weath Warm clear
Drew dung. I took Barbara Barkey to J Hoovers after supper. Weath vry warm BrS put a new pump into front well
At Home all day BrS & Family were here John Hoover was here at supper he brought Barbara home Weath Cloudy. Warm. sultry looks like rain
Went to Markham Village A in the Morning then went to raising of CBr barn Weath Cler. Cold wind from the north fine shower last night
Went to Markham Market with butter Sold at 10 cts A M skuffled Corn & Pottatoes P M John Commenced Cross Plowing fallow Weat Clear comfortabel
Went to Dunbarton fo a barrel of Salt A M went to J Higgin's shed raising P M Weath pretty warm
I Finished drawing dung John Plowed Weath Pretty warm Received a visit from M Neighswander Sen & wife p m
John Plowed I spread dung & put Plaster on turnips BrS Painted bob sleigh Weath very warm clear
Both plowed Weath very warm went to S M to father this evening
Very dry rain wanted very badly Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 15 C by Red J Grover Visitors after services. Simon Elizabeth & Fanny Hoover John Reesor Senr & wife awhile P M Weath about the warmest day this Season. there was a cool breeze from the north
Finished Plowing Weath warm cooler this evening
John Plowed corn & Potatoes I went to B S to get a shoe onto dick & Drew sheep dung on a pile in south townline put Plaster on turnips this evening Weath warm
Commenced to Mow opposite C Br Weath fine Showers comfortable this morning
I went to Cedar Grove Mills in the morning & the{n} Helped W Sapp to Blast rock, behind the barn John took my Father & Mother to Port Union this Morning then went to Toronto this evening he brought them home Weat comfortable
Had BrCs Oxen to roll out some stone this Morning. Then I & John Finished Mowing in Scarboro A M W Morrison came at noon then we raked & cocked some that was dry I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper J & W Mowed in orchard Weat. Clar mild
I Helped W Sapp Blast Rocks A M J & Willy Finished Mowing Orchard Drew in the Hay Out of Scarboro P M Weath pretty warm Distant thunder this eveing looks like rain
Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on by Red J Barkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after Service. Weat warm looks like rain
Mowed in Old Meadow Weath Comfortable Fine rain last night. Some thunder
I went to Sparta In the morning J & W finished mowing old meadow & then we fixed {b}urning pit a m. J Plowed Ws potatoes P M I went to BSS. Weath showry. Cool. comfortable
I & J Mowed 1 1/2 acres of grass at Purdy Weath Comfortable Clear
Drew in the hay out of Orchard & 1 1/2 loads out of Old Meadow Weath Clear. Comfortable
Drew in 2 load Out of Old Meadow & 3 loads from Purdys thined a few turnips this morning they look pretty well Weat Clear Comfortable
Scuffled & thined turnips Father & J brought a little hay from Purdys which finishes our haying except a little swale grass Weath comfortable commenced to rain about 4 P M looks rainy yet 9 P M
Went to BrNs for dinner & to BrSs for tea had a fine feast of white raspberries & strawberries at B S' Weath heavy rain & thunder last night. bountiful showers today these rains are worth thousands to the Country We have had a remarkable dry spring the Crops are rather short but these rains will help them
I & J Drew dung out of sheds onto townline Weath cloudy not vry warm a little drissly Br N's & S's Picked Cherries. this is my son Levi's second Birthday
I & J thined turnips. Weath. Cloudy. ground wet. Our turnips look very well in general
Made ladder for Picking Cherries A M thinned turnips P M Weath. rained some A M clear P M. I went to R Money store this evening
Thined turnips. I bought a new Washing Machine of Mr. Hilts of dunbarton for $11. Weath clear fine shower at noon
Finished thinning turnips A M. Drew out cordwood P M Weath clar. Comfortable
Drew out Cordwood. W M Mowed part of swale in big Meadow Weat Clear pritty warm
Went to B Lehman's. Weath Cler Comfortable cloudy this evening
Finished Mowing swale shelled some corn I cut road round wheat field behind Cider house Weat rainy A M clear P M heavy thunder storm & rain this evenig
J & W Drew dung I & Father got reaper ready & took ut to C B's to cut his old land wheat. A M Done nothing P M Weath. rain. rain. rain ground full of water roads muddy
Cut 6 1/4 acres of wheat for C B till about 3 P M. Then cut about 5 acres behind cider house in our own field. Weath beautiful clear not very warm
finished cutting wheat behind cider house A M. Then cut half of field near the dam P M Weath clear pretty warm
Finished cutting wheat near dam & cut part of barlay ground Weath. Clear warm
Cut 4? acres of old land fall wheat for Br C. raked & cocked hay in big Meadow swale after supper Weath very warm Distant thunder at noon
Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mark 8 C 1st to 10 v by Revd J Wideman Br Cs were here for supper Weath warm clear
I & Nancy went to T Woods this morning W & J finished raking hay in big Meadow swale then we cut some wheat in barley ground till noon then Drew in the hay & 1 load of wheat out of field behind Cider house P M Weat Clear very warm M Neighswanders Infant son about 9 Days old Died today
I & Nancy went to the Funeral at Martins Sermon on {long blank space} by Red H Barkey Father J & W finished cuting wheat A M then Drew in 7 loads P M I helped to unload & hoed turnips P M
I raked & bound for BrC Father J & W finished Drawing in behind Cider house & commenced in field near dam. Weath warm clere
Moved fence corners around both wheat fields & hoed turnips Weath rained this morning until about 9 A M clear P M
Drew in out of field near dam. Weath very warm
Hoed & thined turnips on the Carrot drills & I took yarn to Mrs Wismer at W Burkholder's A M Finished Drawing in fall wheat P M Weath warm. Received a call this evening from Anthoney & Samuel Doner Miss Jane Miller & Susan Stokely from {illegible} Markham
Cober's A M Went to BrCs PM Weat Clar, warm
Drew Father's wheat from Pardys to BrN's barn A M Hoed turnips & helped BrS Draw in wheat after supper Weat warm slight rain at noon
I cultivated in fallow W Mowed barley J went to Dr is not right well Weat Clear
Finished Cultivating fallow & helped W finish plowing barley A M Drew in hay out of wheat field fence corners & hoed turnips P M Weat Clear pretty warm
Took grist to Cedar grove & Drew in one load of barley A M. Done nothing P M Weat clar A M rained P M
Went to Cedar Grove Mills for grist A M hoed turnips P M Weath Cool Clear
Finished hoeing turnips & raked barley A M Drew in 5 loads P M John went to Dr. is not quite well yet. Weat Clear. Comfortable
At home all day. Received a visit from Abraham Grover {Ja?} & Miss Barbara & Elisabeth Grover Weat Cler. Cool.
Took in rack ful of barley which finishes our Drawing in then pulled peas in sod I Drew home barly rakings from Br Cs for Father after supper Weat Cler warm some thunder showers passed over
Helped C B at threshing untill 3 P M then Drew large stone off fallow with C B's Oxen Weath Clear warm. have blind man & little girl tonight
Pulled peas. J Harrowed fallow Weat. clear. warm
Finished pulling peas in sod & burned brush A M Drew in 4 loads of peas P M Weath warm. clear
Chored round A M Went to Sparta & to B Ss for strawberry plants P M Wat rained A.M Clear P.M Warm
I & Father Helped BrN at threshing A M J & W Drew Dung on of road barley stuble & I helped P M Weat. pretty warm cool north wind
Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rev J Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 chap by Rev H Barkey Went to Jesse Reesors after service Wet Clear. Cool. Comfortable
I & W helped D Hoover to bind spring wheat J ridged barley stubble H Wisner pulled peas in field near Hoovers Weat Clear warm
Cradled Oats in sod J Duncan helped. W. warm
Done nothing A M I & W Cradled Oats in Sod P M Weat rain A M Clear P M
Sowed wheat on barley Stubble this morning J harrowed I & W pulled peas A M bound up all oats on sod P M Weat Clear warm
I & W pulled peas J Ridged in fallow Went to Br Ns binding bee this evening Weat Clear mild
hard frost I & W pulled peas J ridged fallow I went to R Milroys binding bee tonight Weat Clear Mild
Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long blank area} by Rd H Barkey Visitors after service J Hoover Sen & family M.N. Jr & family J H Ramer & family at supper Weat Clear Mild a little rain this evening Uncle Saml Reesor's horses ran away this morning they turned up our lane & upset the Carriage Some of the family were badly but not seriously bruised.
I & J ridged up Weat cool windy this evening
Had Machine A M threshed 69 bus barley & 75 bus fall Wheat Finished ridging P M Weath pretty cold. strong cold North wind
Hard frost Melons {frose} Sowed fallow. Weath Cool clear
Cut oats with reaper in big field had 20 hands binding tonight. J finished harrowing fallow Weather. fine. warm.
I & J shocked Oats all day Sat big field. Weat warm I went to A. McCreight's binding bee tonight
I & Nancy went to T Woods store A M J plowed north of gravyard both plowed P M cleaned grist after supper W. showry nearly all day
at home all day Br S & family were here at tea Weath Cool blustery cloudy. rain last night
Got dick shod & went to Cedar Grove Mills AM turned peas & pulled a few PM Cut a little spring wheat after supper. Weath shower AM clear cold PM
Pulled peas AM Drew in PM C B finished pulling our peas PM Weath clear mild
Had Br N with team Drew in all peas all oats out of sod & 1 load out of big field. Weat clear mild
Drew in 3 loads of Oats. Weath. Clear mild
Drew in 3 loads of Oats Sowed pea ground north of graveyard Finished Cutting Oats after supper. Wath. showry, AM windy PM clear
I & J helped W Sapp thresh AM little willie bound oats W Sapp & man helped to finish binding Oats & spring wheat PM & I & J Drew in all the Oats this evening Weath. Clear. cool
Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 10 c 23 v to end of chap Went to M. Neighswander's {J?} after service. Weath. cloudy AM. clear PM
I helped Br. C hoe weeds & spread ashes in his fallow J plowed & sowed wheat opposite Br C. house. Weat clear AM. Cloudy PM
Chopped old logs in little fallow at end of lane & Drew in spring wheat. Weath. Clear
I helped Br N Drag new land J picked & raked in fallow Weath cloudy AM clear PM. Robert Milroy Died today of consumption
thanksgiving Day {written in margin}
I Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Chapel Red J Wagoner Preached on St John 14 c 6 v
In the afternoon I & John went shooting in big Swamp shot two pidgions Weath cloudy squaly AM. Clear PM
Went to R Milroys funeral A M Drew home cordwood out of fallow PM Weat cloudy AM clear PM.
Drew home cordwood. had Br Cs Oxen to draw old logs off fallow raked & burned. W. clear
Went to Meeting at Wideman's Chapel Jacob Hoover & his wife D B Hoover & wife were Baptised today. Sacrement was distributed today Weat. clear Went to John Hoovers on the {illegible } Markham after service
hoed thistles & raked in fallow AM Picked cider apples PM W. clear warm
Sowed fallow AM drew home wagon rack full of edgings PM trimed apple trees Weath clear
Brought home cider mill & laid stable floors. Weath cool. clear. rained last night
Mowed clover at Purdy's Weath clear.
John finished mowing AM I chored round Topped corn PM Weath clear Went to T Woods in the evening
Turned hay at Purdy's AM Drew home 1 load PM Weath warm clear. this is my 26th Birthday
Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon by Revd J Grover Sacrement was distributed Visitors after service Simon Saml Fanny & Lissy Hoover J Grover Junr. Sam & Nancy Lehman & H Reesor B {Schman} & family for supper Weath clear warm Beautiful
Made Cider A M Drew a load of hay from Purdys PM Had Paring bee this evening Weath cloudy
Boiled apple sauce & cleaned a load of Barley Weath Cloudy. Col Slight drissel
{Fixed} Drying House & chored round Weath cloudy
Cleared Barley for seed & Carried it intoo Granery AM I Went to Mill & to Sparta & J went to B S. PM Wea Cloudy rainy
Dug Potatoes AM Had J Duncan & little Willy to help threshed some Oats PM Weath Cloudy AM rained a while PM
Started for Dunbarton with a load of barley & then heard that they had quit buying Then left it at T Woods & came home AM Took Barbara Barkey home PM John J Duncan & little Willy Dug Potatoes Weath rained this Morning Cleared up at noon. Strong west wind PM & tonight
Received a visit from Old D Hoover & wife then went to Br Cs for supper. Weath Clear
I went to Whitby with load of Barley Sold @ 70 cts J finished Digging Potatoes Weath Clear AM rained PM
John Commenced plowing in sod stubble I drew rails AM Went to A McCreights raising PM Weath Clear, a little drissly AM
I & J Duncan split rails J Plowed W. warm clear
J Plowed I Chored AM I & J Duncan split rails PM Weath Cloudy
D I killed a pig & chored AM Went to W Morrisons & Drew a load of rails to little fallow PM J plowed Weath Cloudy rained this evening.
I & J Duncan split rails AM I Drew ome load PM J Plowed Weath clear
Went to Br Cs Weath. clear white frost last night
Drew rails & went to pay Mrs Wismer for weaving AM Went to R Milroys sale PM bought Wood sleigh at $5.00 Weath clear AM cloudy PM
Fenced north side of fallow AM Picked apples PM Weath clear
Went to B Ss & T Woods AM Went to BR P PM Weath. Cold. Cloudy.
Picked limestones out of creek in Scarboro bush & got Iron {?inted} handspike made at B Ss H went to Br Cs Paring bee this evening W. rainy
Drew in Corn AM Picked Appls PM Weath clear Beautiful. John Diller arrived here from Ohio this evening he proposes staying awhile in Canada
Went to Br Ss Weathr. rained this Morning. Clear today
Chored round AM Went to P Sapp's sale PM Weath clear. cool.
Went to Cedar Grove AM Helped Br C to raise Hogpen & chored round PM W. rainy AM. Clear. PM
{written in margin} John plows nearly every day
I & J Diller Husked Corn. & Drew in Corn Pumpkins & beans He Intends to work for me awhile Weat. Windy. Cool Cloudy We had a few hands paring apples tonight
I Helped D Hoover at threshing J D flailed Oats J Plowed Weath a little snow this morning Cool Clear. today
Cleaned Oats & Picked Apples Weath Cloudy
Threshed a few Peas & Picked apples Weath cloudy
Went to Meeting at Hebron. Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Reesor Visitors. Br N & family & {MrMs} B Schman Weath Snowy Squally Cloudy. Cold all day
Picked apples. Weath fine. Pared apples at Cs tonight
Made Cider this morning Then went to Meeting at Hebron Revd Mr Sapp from New York state Preached on St {long blank space} Fatherinlaws were here for Dinner I & J D went to Belford PM Weath Clear Mild.
I & J D went along rouge flats to get bitter sweet roots for Fathers rhumatism he has been lame a good while. AM Picked appls & boiled cider for sauce. PM Weath clear
I Went to Belford AM J D sawed wood & boile sauce I helped to finish it PM then we made turnip Knives & commenced to pull turnips this evening Weath clear. warm
I J & P D pulled turnips Went to Br S's paring bee this evening W. beautiful warm clear
Pulled turnips AM J & J D went to Markham & I worked on roads in Scarboro PM W. clear warm beautifull
Went to Meeting at Widemans. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after service brought Miss Fanny to work W. cloudy. cool north wind
Finished Puling turnips & carrots J & J D threshed a few Oats this morning W. heavy rain last night clear nearly all day
Made Cider AM I & J D Drew in 5 load of turnips & J helped BR C pull turnips PM W clear
I & Br C helped Father to measure a job at Purdys J & J D drew turnips AM J D helped Br C to pull turnips & I & J Drew in PM finished a {bit} of sauce this evening W. cloudy some rain this PM
J & J D threshed a few peas this morning then we Drew in turnips W. clear ground frose last night
Made Cider & finished Drawing in & pitting turnips We have about 650 bushels turnips including a few Carrots & globes. W. hard frost last night. Clear
Cleaned a load of fall Wheat & I took it to Major Mills AM at 83 cts the boys threshed some Peas & I went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist PM Weath. Cold Snowed about 2 in today {in margin} looks like winter
Went to C Bs on a visit W. warmer snow melted today
Boys threshed peas & I made fence & chored AM J plowed J D Helped B C & I went to CD Cedar Grove Mills PM Weath clear warm roads as good as need be
I & J D drew in potatoes AM they are rotted badly then we all went to N Burkholders sale PM Weath. Warm, strong wind, east tonight
Drew stone for wall under new barn that I Intend to build next summer if all is well A M Drew limestone out of creek bed in Scarboro bush PM W. cloudy warm
I helped Br N to plow I & J D made stock fence & drew stone W. cloudy
Had threshing machine threshed 9 bus spring wheat & 191 bus fall wheat W. cloudy windy tonight
Drew stone AM I & J D went to T Woods & to C Pettys & got a load of 2. in tiles. PM I Drew dung on pits & turnip cellar W. clear cold frose hard last night
I took Miss Fanny home W. wind from east. cold. roads good as in July
Chored round AM J D made crutches for my Father his foot is bad yet with rhumatis J D threshed peas. J plowed & I took grist to Cedar Grove for Father PM W. rainy AM cloudy. mild. PM
J Commenced to plow in wheat stubble near barn I & J D drew stones & killed pig at noon. W. mild April weather
I went to {Br} S's & boys cleaned peas & split & sawed wood Chored round PM. W. rainy all day
Chored round AM I & J D went to R Rodgerson's sale PM & I went to T Woods W. rain & soft snow nearly all day. roads muddy. mild
I helped Br N's man Draw in logs at S M & J helped C B kill a pig. AM. J plowed & I drew saptroughs into bush out of place where we boiled sugar W. clear mild frost last night J D commenced to chop opposite the lane today I sold a {piec} of bush to W Morrison at $15 per acre
J Plowed I went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Opened mouth of tile drains & chored round PM W. pretty cold
Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rd J Reesor on St Mat 18 c Visitors. Colon & Elizabeth Reesor Anne Woodson & Mrs Neighswander & Anne Reesor. W. cold windy ground frose
{illegible} Helped C B move his stable to new barn Split cordwood W. pretty warm thawing
Br N.s man came to help to plow frose to hard this Morning then I & J fixed barn roof & underbrushing AM Drew stones PM. W. clear warm. picked some beech nuts at noon W. mild. cloudy
I J & Br N plowed W. mild. cloudy snowing to night
I brought home woodsleigh from R Milroys AM Drew elm sawlog to S M. & J plowed PM W. 3 in snow fell last night thawed some today fressing tonight Sleighing bad
I underbrushed AM & helped Br N put in logs at S M with C B's Oxen PM J went for Miss Fanny Hoover to work but she could not come Dr Mc was here this evening to see my Father he says he is afflicted with Inflammatory rhumatism. W warm thawing a little. soft snow
I & J D went to Tunker Meeting at J Cobers Sermon In German by S. Snider on 1st Chap to Romans 14.15.16 & 17 Vers In English by P Cober on same text. W. mild snowing this evening
I helped Br C to kill pigs. J Drew dung on south end of turnip cellar & Drew home some wood. Weathr. mild thawing snowed a few inches last night
I helped Br. N. kill his pigs J went to Markham W. thawing. Mild. Clear.
I went to B Ss AM. Buried Cider Mill PM W. snowed about 5 in. Clear this evening Sleighing tolerable.
I. J & J D killed my Fathers 2 pigs. W. Mild. Cloudy AM. clear PM. My Father could not get out to the shop
Cleaned & Drew in wheat . W. clear mild
Cleaned & Drew in wheat W. cold strong N wind Some Snow this is the coldest day we have had this season
At home all day W. very cold clear fressing hard
Helped Br. S kill pigs W. Mild Cloudy AM snowed about 6 in PM.
killed our pigs. W. Mild. Sleighing tolerable. This is my wife Nancy's 23rd Birthday
Chored round Salted Pork & C. Went shooting white PM. W. clear mild thawing PM 1862
I. J. & J D went down to Purdy's to show J D where to cut some wood for my father. W. clear thawing fast PM. warm threshed oats with horses PM
J went to Markham & I chored round AM threshed Oats with horses PM. W. warm thawing
I shot a beef for Br C & then we cleaned oats AM I went to Cedar Grove Mills with chop PM. W. Cloudy warm. rainy PM roads muddy
Went to Br. Ns on a visit. W. Foggy Cloudy drissly warm muddy. Snow all gone exept fence corners
Had Br. S to help to convert our cook house into a kitchen W. warm. rainy. cloudy.
I & J D worked at kitchen J went to T Woods AM & to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. Mild. Clear Windy tonight
Went to J Duncan's Chopping bee at Br. Cs W. Cold. Clear. Wind from the north
I helped Br. N make road to sawlogs AM Went to Cedar Grove PM J started going to Scarboro School today. W. windy clear cold
Worked at kitchn Br. N helped AM W. cold windy
Helped Br. S to saw fire wood with machine W. cold. cold breese from the north
Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 1st Chap 18 to 28 vers My Father was not able to attend. he is not very well yet. Weath milder. snowing this evening
Helped C. B. to kill 6 pigs & a beef. W. mild. Clear
Helped Br S to kill a beef AM Chored round PM W. mild
killed our beef & 1 hog W. cloudy. mild. trees covered with white frost
Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St. luke by Revd H Barkey My Father not able to attend W. mild clear beautiful Visitors today B Schman & family Manase Frets & family John took Miss Fanny home this PM
I went to T Woods AM Worked at kitchen PM J & J D worked at it all day Weath rainy all day
I & J D cleaned & brought home my Fathers wheat from Br Ns AM worked a while at kitchen PM J was in Markham with Susan. W. Mild. cloudy, April weather
{illegible} at home all day. Br Ns were here W. mild
I lathed in kitchen J & J D went to Markham Weath. Mild. Jan 1863
I went to Sparta AM. Lathed in kitchen PM W. clear cold. roads rough
Helped J D at his chopping bee in our bush. W. clear mild
Went to Fatherinlaws W. Mild clear beautiful roads very rough
Went to B Lehman's Chopping bee W. warm. clear April weather
Threshed Oats with horses. W. Mild. cloudy John's Father is here tonight
at home all day. Br C & family were here W. Clear. windy tonight
I Went to Major Mills with grist for my father AM Went to C Raymer's for broad axe PM W. Clear mild
I took 22 43 lbs fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 87 cts {per?} AM threshed Oats with horses PM W. clear getting colder received a visit from J Honsberger from Cayuga tonight.
Went to Uncle Sam's with Mr. Honsberger AM Went to D Hoover's PM to get a hand to help thresh at Br N's. My hand is sore I blistered it at J D's chopping bee and it is very sore. W clear. cold Louis Moyer came here on a visit today
Went to R Money's Store AM Went to J Cober's & C Stovers PM. to Inform them that P Stover's wife Died yesterday. W. Snowstorm from the east about six inches fell today
Chored round AM got Bob & Jen shod PM & J D. & A McNair hewed timber W. Mild
Helped Br. C at threshing. W. Snowed about 4 in. thawing
At home all day. W. Cloudy. Mild. Sleighing good
I & J D Went to Markham Sleighing pretty fine W. pretty Cold. J went to Br Ns sawly bee.
Hewed timber for new barn. W. Cloudy Snowed from the east PM. Fatherinlaws are here tonight
Hewed timbers AM Lathed in kitchen PM W. Cloudy AM Drissly rain PM Warm roads getting bad
Hewed timber W. Mild snowed from the east I & J D & Aleck McNair Went to T Woods tonight & bought a pair of moccasins apiece Snowed all the way
Chored round I & J threshed some oats with flac{ker} AM Hewed timber PM. W. cold snowed about 8 inches since last night
J went to Markham I drew home wood & went to {illegible M} & J D threshed peas AM. Hewed timber PM W. very cold last night & today a little milder PM
Went to Meeting at Hebron Simon on St luke 2d C 42 v to {end} of chap by Revd P Grove my Father is not able to go out Vis after service M Neighswander Junr & family W. Milder
Chored round & took a pig to J Younge AM Cleaned Oats & Chored round PM. W. Clear. Mild
This was the day for roast geese & Sweet Cake John Diller & my Only Sister Susannah were married by Revd Mr Gordon. company present. Simon Saml Fanny & Elisabeth Hoover Abr Meseno Mary & Nancy Burkholder Colon Elisebeth & Esther Reesor {old ? in margin} John Hover, & Barbara Barkey Br Ns Br'S. & family Br C. & family C.B. & family & A McNair W. Cloudy Mild a little snow from the east this evening
threshed Oats with horses AM Hewed timber PM W. Mild cloudy
Hitched up & Drove round with fly AM Commenced to hew timber PM when it came on freezy rain we quit & lathed in kitchen
I & J Helped D Hoover to thresh W. Mild cloudy AM Clear PM
Hewed timber J & Alick went to Markham PM & I & J D made a few Oak sawlogs W. Mild, thawing my Father went to Br Cs today
Went to J H Ramers W. Clear Mild roads getting bad, thawing
Hewed timber had R Wallace to help. W. Cloudy Mild a little drissly PM Snowing tonight
I went to B S AM Hewed PM. W snowed AM clear PM
Hewed timber. W. Mild. Clear. M Frets & wife were here awhile Jacob Burkholder & Uncle Joe were here awhile PM Jesse Reesor & wife were awhile this evening
Hewed timber I went to Ask Burkholders to thresh {for} us on Monday W. pretty sharp. Clear PM Sleighing muddy
Drew home hewed timber We & J D's went to Br Ss tonight W. mild clear
Jan 1871
January 6 1871 Drew wood AM Went to Duncan's with Susanna to get her measured for pr shoes PM W pretty cold
7 Helped to Move Machine to Br Cs AM. drew a load of straw to S Spence PM. W. very Cold
Sunday 8 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St John 4 C by Br C S Hoover of Altona with his son were here after service W. mild snow from East
9 Took little girls to Br S's to visit brought them home again good sleighing. W. Cold clear
10 Chored & I & Children Cleaned up wheat on new barn floor W. Cold Clear
11 Drew a load of wood to Walkey & 2 loads for ourselves W. mild
12 threshed at Br Cs with our Machine {illegible number} bus Oats & 113 bus Wheat. W. warm thawing I was sitting up at Flavius last night their baby is very sick with Inflamation
13 Finished threshing at Br C's AM threshed 86 bus Wheat. Took Br Cs sleighs to Br S to get fixed PM. W. very warm clear thawing
14 I went to Cedar Grove with Janet & JB drew wood to Walkeys AM I & JB drew some Oat sheaves into new barn out of Old PM W. mild thawing a little drissly & rain PM
Sunday 15 at home all day. Saul Doner & wife & Mrs Baker from Nottawasaga were here at dinner W soft & rain Nearly nearly all day. heavy this evening roads getting thin
16 Cut sheaves for us AM with horse power & for Br C PM. W. snow nearly all day. pretty Cold
Jan 1871
17 helped Br. S kill 8 hogs W. Cold, clear
18 went to JB's I & he went to George Millins stock sale awhile P.M. Saw cows sell at from $300 to $400 W pretty cold. clear. sleighing good
19 Went to Br in law MN's W. pretty Cold. Cloudy AM. Clear PM
20 Delivered 2 beef Cattle at J McCalls for the Butcher at $25.00 per head. They are rising 2 years old I bought them in the fall @ $18.00 Went to BSS PM. W. Cloudy & damp
21 Went to McCalls for the Price of my Cattle & to JD's AM. Chored PM W. soft snow nearly all day. Mild. Old Samuel Hoover died last night. he has been sick a good while
Sunday 22 Went to Flavius. W. very Cold. Clear heavy wind last night. Samuel Hoover was buried today. at Wideman's. it was to Cold for Nancy & the baby to go to the funeral
23 Chored & Cut wood. W. Intensly Cold. about the coldest of the season
24 Thawed back pump & drew some wood I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove this evening W. Clear milder
25 Went to B.S. S & to Duffin's Creek Brewery AM. Chored & went to JD's PM. W. very Cold
26 Chored. Went to JD's visiting this evening W Strong snow & wind from East nearly all day. didn't snow much
27 had JD with his oxen to load logs to draw up to saw into wood with Machine. I used his sleigh and pulled out the tongue the first load this morning then we fixed driving house doors AM I chored PM. W. a little windy & squally at times. Mild
Jan 1871 Feb
28 I & Nancy went to Markham W. Cold
Sunday 29 I west with Br C to the Funeral of the widow of the late Rev Adam Wideman of Almira. W. Milder cloudy . a little snow AM Finlaw's youngsters were here tonight.
30 Drew home logs for Machine AM JD helped with Oxen & RW with Br Cs team I drew some wood & chored Pm W. fine AM. snow from East PM
31 Went to Cedar Grove & got barn ready for Clover Machine They Came here tonight W. rain nearly all day
Feb 1 had Jonas Miller Threshing Clover Seed Threshed 1 bus for flouring 2 1/2 bus for Br N & 14 bus for myself W. Mild
Feb 2 threshed 4 bus seed this morning Then I took my Mother to JD & helped JB chop until noon he is working for me by the day didn't do much PM dont feel well. W. Cloudy & sqully with snow a little sunshine PM
3 Went to Manase Fret's on a visit then all went to Br N's this eveening W. west wind very heavy this evening
4 Brought home new sleigh from Walkeys made by Michael Burkholder & Walkey. Then went to Special School Meeting in our Markham section the annual meeting was Protested on account of an illegal vote on the appointment of Sammuel Shank as trustee he was reappointed today. Chored PM W. very cold Preacher Michael Shank from Indianna was here {tonight? page is damaged}
1871
Sunday Feb 5 All went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd {Reverend?} H Barkey sermon on St. Mat 22 C by Rd M Shank from Indiana I went to see Br C PM he is sick with Pleuresy. he is rather better Br inlaw John Hoover was here tonight he is learning the shoemaking trade at C Raymans W very cold
6 Chored AM JB drew wood to Walkeys & I helped him to load PM. W very cold this morning. Milder PM. Clear
7 I finished drawing Walkeys & 2 loads to the House AM. Both Chopped PM. J & I went to John Stover's after supper W. East wind Milder
8 Chopped Cordwood then both I & JB helped RW Clean wheat for Br C PM W. mild Br C is pretty sick yet
9 Cleaned some wheat AM Both helped Flavius Cut Cedar Posts in his swamp PM. W soft snow AM Colder PM snow storm from N West this evening
10 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd M Shank of Ind. Sermon on St Mat 8th C by Rd D Brenneman of Ind. Br in law MN were here at noon went to Br Cs awhile PM he is pretty sick yet. W. Mild pretty strong west wind didn't snow much last night a little squaly today
11 Took 40 bus 58 lbs Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mills AM @ $1.35 cts per bus RW helped me clean Grist & I helped him draw straw for bedding PM JD were here tonight W. pretty cold
Feb 1871
Sunday 12 at home. W. Snow from East nearly all day. didnt fall very deep. Mild
13 Went to AB's on a visit W. pretty sharp. clear
14 Went to S Lehman's on a visit. W. rather milder
15 Went to Forest Mills AM. Chored & drew wood PM was at Br C's last night he is rather better. W. pretty mild. wind from East
16 I went to Clark's Mills to look for Pea {illegible} got none
16 Chored & Chopped a little AM JB came PM then we finished Duncans wood 3 cords then we cut drags untill night W. windy
17 Drew home 16 drags W. fine Clear east wind Commenced snow soft from East after dark
18 I & J went to CB's to help thresh. stormed and blowed from north so we didnt thresh snowed about 6 in last night rained some this morning. freesing this evening
Sunday 19 Went to Br S's on a visit. W. Clear a little snow this morning
20 I & JB helped CB thresh until about half past 2 PM W. Mild. Clear. rather sharp
21 Drew home 23 drags. W fine pretty sharp
22 I went to Markham to F inlaws for dinner Then to Br inlaw M Ns to ask him to saw wood with his Machine on Monday. brought Adeline home. She his been at her Grandfather's the past week. W. Clear. Sharp East wind
23 I & Flavius moved horse Power from Br Cs Flavius were here on a visit W. fine Clear
Feb 1871 Mar
24 Drew home 3 loads timber & took chop to Mill W. warm. Thawing
25 Drew 1 load lumber AM. brought home Chop PM. W. Mild Clear
Sunday 26 at home all day W. mild. soft snow & rain tonight
27 Got Cent shod AM Went to funeral of Michael Burkholders little child. PM W. windy clear
28 Had Br inlaw M N to saw wood cut all the logs except 2 rough ones. W. fine
March 1 Helped Flavius saw wood W. Clear
2 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's Then I & him went to Uncle Joseph Burkholder Sale PM Uncle is giving up farming & his son Christian is going to farm W. Cloudy rained a good while PM
3 Chored AM RW helped split wood PM. W. rain AM. Clear pretty Cold PM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM
4. Went to B.S.S. AM Chored PM W. Mild Clear beautiful
Sunday 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Red H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by R J Wideman Finlaws & S Lehmans were here after service & MN & ABs at supper & F inlaws youngsters & J H Ramer's girls this evening W. fine bright Clear warm spring weather
6 Chored & fixed rack on Sleigh AM then started to take a Cord of green sawed basswood to Markham PM. roads rather bad. left wood in Br Ns lane W. thawing Cold N W wind
7 helped RW hang up Br Cs Pork to smoke AM hung up {bottom of page cut off} went to Christ Stovers this evening W. mild East wind
March 1871
8 Went to F inlaws. W. Mild Thawing. Sleighing gone
9 Chored. W. thawing, water high. began to rain after dark
10 Went to Old John Stover's to Ega engage Jane Stevenson to work for Br C W. mild. Clear
11 Chored. W. Cloudy drissly PM. raining tonight
Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Br Cs on a visit he is able to sit up awhile. W. soft snow awhile this morning Clear today. mild. roads awful
13 Chored. I & Children cleaned a little clover seed. I went to Cedar Grove PM W. Clear mild Br S's Mill dam broke today.
14 Tapped 18 trees. sap run splendid. W. warm. Clear
15 Commenced to boil sap. soft snow & rain from east. had to quit. at noon. rained nearly all day
16 Chored AM. boiled sap PM. W. dull AM Ice thawing from trees. More clear PM. Br C getting better. he is mostly up in the afternoon feels rather dull today. Caught a little cold
17 Boiled Sap didn't run much today. W. Cloudy
18 Helped RW & JD sow grass seed for Br C AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine Clear
Sunday 19 Went to CBs on a visit. W. Clear frose last night
20 Chored AM. Went to Br. S's Bee fixing dam PM. W. fine Clear PM. cold east wind AM
21 Chored & went to Election at Belford. Voted for H.P. Crosby in Opposition to Dr Hostetter the Patent Combination Candidate. AM Went to Br S's Damfixing bee PM. W. Clear. Cool
22 Boiled sap W. rather cold. Clear
Mar 1871 March 23. 1871 Chored. didnt feel well W. Cold a few inches snow last. night a little PM
24 Chored AM helped M Dyke Clean Peas that he threshed for me PM W. Clear. thawing
25 I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's W. Cool air, Clear. frose hard last night thawing in sun today. roads very bad
Sunday 26 at home all day J McGaw was here Br N's, CB's girls & Br C's girls were here PM W. mild thawing. Commenced to snow from east tonight
27 Helped RW Clean Peas & wheat for Br C AM Chored & gathered sap PM. W. about 8 in snow last night & some AM. a little flurry PM. soft. beginning to thaw
28 Boiled Sap. W. fine Clear thawing PM.
29 I & Nancy went to Toronto W. fine Clear roads bad
30 I boiled sap. AM. Chored PM W. cloudy
31 I & W. Cleaned Clover seed & I went to Barrow's to get him to see Franks foot he is lame. having Caulked himself a while ago W Morrison Commenced work on Wednesday morning 29 @ $120.00 for 7 months
April 1 Cleaned some seed Peas & helped M Dyke clean 55 bus Oats that he threshed. W. some snow from east. wet
Sunday 2 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 22nd C by Revd H Barkey. Abraham Doner was here after service W. Clear. rain from East tonight
3 I boiled sugar W Picked in fallow W. rain last night awhile PM today
April 1871
4 I went to JD's AM & to Old John Stover's for Jane to work at Br Cs she is not well didnt come W. Clear. very windy PM
5 I & JD went to Toronto. took nearly 13 bus Clover seed for Myself & a few bus for him sold @ $4.25 per bus. W. hard frost last night fine today
6 Chored W Cut some maple tops W. clear
Good Friday 7 Went to JDs on a visit W warm clear. Thunder shower last night warm this evening. were at Br Cs for supper
8 I boiled some sap & W took Plow to shop AM Drew a heap of edgings away from Mill & brought one load home PM. W very warm clear
9 Sunday At home JD's were at my Mothers W. warm clear
Easter Monday 10 Went to Markham & to Finlaws Hired a boy David Stevenson for the summer @ $5.00 per month. W. Clear rainy PM raining heavy this evening
11 I went to Cedar Grove AM Brought girl Jane Stover to work for Br C PM W. Cold west wind Started to fish with Simon Hoover & Martin Neighswander {illegible} & two Yake's Camped on the Banks of the Big rouge about 10 PM this evening
12 Caught 88 sucker & got home at noon W Commenced to Plow sod south of lane old Part & we intend to break the rough too W. pretty cold clear
13 Chored Drew old stump off new rough sode & brought sugar utensils W. fine clear. shower AM
April 1871
14 Burned stumps. W. cool. windy. Clear
15 Burned {illegible} stumps. W. Cool. windy. clear
Sunday 16 Went to AB's. W. Cool. Clear
17 Went to Markham AM burned stumps PM. & brought 4 bus seed spring wheat from D Hoover's @ $1.40 per bus David Stevenson Commenced work today at noon @ $5.00 per month
18 Fixed up Chunk heaps in rough sod then began to gang plow in north half of NW Corner field about 10 AM. W. Cool, raining a little this evening
19 Gang Plowed AM Chored PM W. heavy East Wind AM rain from East PM. Dr Doherty was here taking the Dominion Census today
20 Chored & Cleaned grist & W drew wood AM I took grist to Cedar Grove Mills & W drew a load of edgings PM. I & W sowed some Clover seed in west end of big field where it Caught badly last year. after supper W. showery AM clear PM
21 Finished Sowing Clover seed & began to sow Spring Wheat in NW Corner field. it was too wet then W Began to gang plow behind Cider house PM & I brought home grist W. Cloudy
22 I sowed Plaster on little meadow below garden AM. Made new pump platform & fixed back garden fence PM. W pretty drissly AM. rather Clear PM
Sunday 23 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Michael Frets's were here after service W cool. Clear
April 1871
24 Finished Sowing Spring Wheat & a few Oats in NW Corner field. north part. Sowed field behind Cider house with barley PM W Cool Clear
25 Finished harrowing field behind Cider house this morning & Carried potatoes out of Cellar AM. W. began ganging sod fallow East half of field East of dam & I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM Planted a few Early rose Potatoes this evening W. rain AM. Clear PM
26 I went to B.S. & to AB's AM rolled barley behind Cider house PM. W. cool clear W finished ganging sod fallow & began Plowing east half of big field
27 Chored & Cut wood I went to Cedar Grove & to Br S's after supper W. rain nearly all day Thunder Shower tonight
28 Cleaned some seed Oats this morning then boys Pointed Stakes along north fence & I brought a load of fence Caps from Br S's PM. W raining awhile this morning Clear today
29 Boys finished Pointing Stakes & I took salts this morning dont feel well AM helped boys drive stakes & Cap about 30 rods of north fence from townline west PM. W. Cloudy drisly
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 18 C by Rvd H Barkey Visitors PM Br S's Br N's Br Cs PDs AB's & Martha Shank. W. Clear rather Cool
May 1871
May 1st 1871 Finished Staking & Capping north fence to 11th Con. W. fine Clear warm
2 Went to WN's then I went to Claremont to Tailor to get measured for clothes W. Clear
3 I & W plowed in east end of big field. W blow from east like rain
4 Chored. I went to J Burrows PM for powder for sick cow PM W. rain from East all day heavy wind cool
5 Oiled harness AM. Fixed some fence on Pickering Town line where two Posts broke with heavy wind. & W went to B.SS PM W. rain AM Cloudy PM
6 Drew home wood for my Mother AM I & Br N put bottom boards on posts opposite Br C's PM. & W sowed Plaster W. Cloudy AM Clear PM
Sunday 7 went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Revd H Barkey sermon on St Mat 18 C by Revd J Wideman. Went to Uncle D Burkholders W. Cold north wind. Clear
8 Sowed 17 bus barley for Br C AM helped Br W finish plowing east end of big field PM went to B's this evening W began plowing west end of field near Hoover's W. Cool windy
9 I & my Mother went to Markham AM sowed sod fallow 5 acres barley PM W. Cool north wind
10 Went to J Burrow's AM. he was not at home Went again PM. got some more Powders for sick Cow I & W sowed 15 bus Oats on east end of big field after supper. W. Cool. Clear
11 I sowed about 12 acres for Br C W. fine Clear
12 I & W sowed grass seed on Oats in big field Finlaws were here yesterday 11th
May 1871
12 this morning then I sowed peas in west end of field near Hoover's 4 1/2 acres & 2 bus south of garden of the kind Called Crown Peas. W warm
13 W rolled Oats. 5 acres barley sod fallow & Peas. I went to see Burrows Cow is no better W. Cold north wind
Sunday 14 at home all day. Skinned dead cow PM. Br S's were here at supper W. Cool
15 Took a load of Sawed Basswood to Markham for {G T Bainbridge or Bambridge?} W. Plowed turnip ground W. warm
16 I rolled spring wheat & oats in N West field AM Took some Peas & Oats to M Dyke's PM fine clear. small shower PM
17 Had John Stover to help trim Orchard W helped raise up A McCreights home to put a wall under W. cold wind Clear
Ascension day 18 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 24 C by Rd H Barkey. Went to AB's PM. W. fine Clear
19 Had John Stover help trim Orchard AM I helped Flavius fix his dam to wash sheep PM W finished Plowing turnip ground W. warm
20 Went to Simon Hoover's on a visit & I went to Watson Tailor for my Clothes W. very warm Uncle Daniel Burkholder died this morning with something like Inflammation on the lungs
Sunday 21 All went to JD W. warm. Clear
22 Went Uncle Daniel's Funeral Sermon's on Rev 14 C 15 Verse by Revd Jos & Henry Barkey
May 1871
Steckley & Johnson Had a part in Englis Went to Finlaws after service W. fine Clear
23 Planted corn East of dam I helped to scrub Hebron Chapel PM went to B S after supper. W. Cool Clear
24 I & W Cut rail timber AM All went fishing to big rouge P D & his little boy Ike Davis. W & D & little Johny & Flavius Caught 15 fish had more fun than fish I went to Burrows this evening Cent has the Mange. W. fine & Clear
25 Took buggy to B S to get Tires set & broken spring fixed AM helped fill dung PM. W began drawing on fallow south half of North West corner field & beech tree knoll W. very warm fine Thunder Shower tonight after dark
26 boys drew dung I Chored & Cut seed potatoes Shot a woodchuck in Scarboro pastures W. fine Clear
27 washed sheep at Flavius's AM put in new {illegible} post at field near Hoover's & fixed fence at Creek at Townline & dug garden I brought home buggy after supper W. fine Clear
Sunday 28 Went to Meeting at Wideman's Sermons on St Mat 26 C by by Revd Brubacher of Pensylvania on St Mat 27 C by Revd T Moyer of Clinton about 26 Visiting Brethren illegible were Present at the Conference on Friday
May 1871 June
Lords supper was Celebrated Today. Went to S Lehmans after service JDs my mother & Susan Burkholder at Br Cs here to meeting with us today
Whit Monday 29 Meeting & Celebration of Lords supper at Hebron Revds T Moyer S Weaver of Waterloo C Gayman of Cayuga & J{illegible} Wideman & Br C were Present & Deacon Wismer of Clinton. a good many Visitors after service T Moyer C Gayman & wife J{illegible} Wideman & wife & his Mother inlaw. Altona Saml Groves & wife MN's & Simon Hoovers wife S Lehman's & JH Ramer's! {illegible Finlaws Br S's & Samuel Weaver & wife from Waterloo & John Gayman & T Wideman were here PM W. very warm & Close Thunder Showers passed over PM
30 Planted Potatoes. W. very very warm fine rain started at bedtime didn't rain much
31 W harrowed sod fallow south of lane I killed Calf & shot large woodchuck! Chuck in the brain with my rifle AM Took grist barley chop to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. very warm
June 1 had JB with Br Cs team & RW F to help draw dung on fallow got it nearly Covered W. very warm. Shower much needed
2 boys drew dung bring our pigs CB's & Br C's & I clipped our sheep (12) & Put lime on Corn W. very warm
June 1871
3 Nailed some boards on fence opposite Br Cs & made new bars boys finished drawing dung on fallow & drew some on heap back of barn & drew stones off new meadow in west end of big field W. warm heavy thunder storm went round PM. a little rain here. not much
Sunday 4 Went to Br S's they were not at home Came back & staid at home all day W. warm thunder shower went round PM
5 Went to Cedar Grove this morning for a Plowshare then nailed on boards Peter Lehman & wife & Miss Nancy Lehman from Clarence County New York were here this evening W. Cooler
6 Finished board nailing this morning. Then dug round some stones in fallow AM Took 8 bus wheat to Cedar Grove Mills PM Spread dung after supper W began breaking fallow yesterday noon. W. pretty warm, like rain tonight
7 Both plowed in fallow. pretty hard. fine little shower last night.
8 Helped Br Cs log. W. Cool. Clear. Cold wind this evening Br. C & Br. N Intend going on a visit to Black Creek tomorrow morning
9 I brought home grist this morning then Plowed finished fallow W. fine. Clear. Br C & N went off this morning. this evening Br Cs oldest daughter {Retuna? Retura?} had a fit she ws subject to them several years ago but not lately until tonight I staid until midnight & she fell asleep
June 1871
June 10 Sawed stub on fallow & rolled it up on stump I fired it then chored until noon W brought home rolls from Whitevale Dave hoed Corn Commenced to rain splendid showers at 3 PM. makes things look fine I went to Cobers & Flavius after supper
Sunday 11 at home JD's were here. We went to Br C's awhile this evening. W. fine little shower AM. Clear PM
12 I & W took 2 loads soft wood to {Bainbridge?} AM. hoed Corn PM I & AB went fishing to W Milne's with hook & line. Caught only a few had a fine time driving through the creek in the dark. got on a log in the middle of the creek. broke buggy. I jumped into the water. got wet. Patched up buggy & got home at midnight W. Cool
13 Plowed turnip land. W brought a load of Br S's lumber home after supper I intend to take it to the bay tommorrow W. almost Cold. heavy north wind
14 I took 1283 feet Clear Stuff to Bay for Br. S Got Cent shod after supper W. finished turnip land. W. Cool. slight shower at noon
15 Went to Quilting & barn shingling bee at Simon Hoovers W. showers PM
16 Plowed in sod fallow south of lane W went to Party on 3rd Con Pickering PM & JB helped me Plow. W. Cool clear
17 I & Nancy & My Mother went to Uncle Joes he is not very well. W. East wind. looks like rain
June 1871
Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 22 by Rev H Barkey Old David Hoover's were here after the service W. a little rain from East this morning. Cler today
19 W Began making turnip drills I went to B.S. AM & to Mill with Chop PM Sowed some turnips after supper Let Job of deepening Creek in N West corner field to J Jarvis at 20ct per rod for past & 25ct per rod for the rest W. cler
20 Finished sowing turnips W. slow rain from about 10 AM. to 3 PM
21 I & W worked on road in Markham Drew gravel W. fine cler
22 I & W Finished road work & drew some rails this evening. W. fine Cler, looks a little like rain tonight
23 I & W repaired some fences & David finished harrowing fallow AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. fine Cler
24 Made vinegar & ground Mower knives AM I took Cent to Caldwell the B smith in Whitevale to get Shod PM W fine rain last night & awhile AM. Clear PM
Sunday 25 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on Acts 10th C by Revd H Barkey JDs were here after service & AB's & Finlaws youngster's at supper. W. fine Clear
26 I Mowed about 5 acres in big field north of old bush W. fine
27 I brought 500 tiles from Pettys AM boys shook up hay, raked part I began to cock PM began thunder shower about 3 PM splendid rain I went to Cedar Grove this evening
June 1871
28 Drew some wood & Chored AM began to shake out hay at 3PM raked & cocked after supper didn't get quite all cocked. W clear
29 W worked on road in Scarboro I cocked a little hay then went to JD's raising AM helped old WM put up a few cocks of hay he made Clover on Scarboro side on shares W fine cool Clear
30 Fixed Waggon rack & drew 1 load of hay out of Scarboro Meadow AM drew 1 load out of Scarboro into new barn & left it standing on waggon to take to J Burkholder tomorrow & drew in 2 loads north of old bush PM I went to Job letting on 11th Con this evening Let it to M Dykes at 28cts per rod Clearing out ditches & grading road to be performed on or before 10th Septr next. W. fine Clear Cool sharp frost last night
July 1st Dominion day stacked the rest of hay about 7 loads had RW & Steele to help AM W took that load to JB & I raked over the meadow PM. I & little boys went fishing awhile this evening little John could not go his foot is sore yet W. fine. Cool. Clear
Sunday 2 at home all day Nancy went to Meeting at Cobers. & Adline went to Meeting at Widemans with Br C's W. fine Clear. warm
3 I & W drew in 1 load rakings & filled in drains with Plow AM I began to mow in field near Hoover's PM. W. fair. warm, Clear
4 Chored AM. I went to Cedar Grove PM & mowed after supper. W. fine rain AM
July 1871
July 5 I finished mowing Meadow near Hoover's untill about 3 PM. then raked a little after supper but it was not fit. W. fine Clear shower's went round north PM boys scuffled Corn & potatoes
6 I & W took horse rake to B S Shop M Burkholders to get new tooth in this morning began to rake up hay about half past 10 Oclock began to rain about 2 Pm. stopped our operations heavy shower tonight I took Matty Shank to Cobers & brought shovel plow from Br. N's
7 We all except Adeline went to Grandpa Hoover's on a visit to see the railway & to see the Cars run it was a great sight for the little ones boys put shovel plow through Corn & raked & Cocked some hay W. fine Clear pretty windy
8 Drew in all hay out of field near Hoovers 19 loads I went to Whitevale this evening to get some Brandy for my Mother she has Bowel Complaint W. fine clear
Sunday 9 at home all day CB's & Br. S's were here PM. W. very warm. Cooler this evening Mother some better
10 I went to Markham AM cut little meadow PM except a strip for timothy seed W began crossing old fallow W. fine Clear. like rain tonight
11 I went to Whitevale for some beef & drew a load of peastraw for M Dyke AM helped Nancy Pick black raspberries PM. Dave raked over meadow near Hoovers & raked little meadow W. a little rain this morning. Clear, warm today
12 Drew in load rakings out of field near Hoovers & 4 loads out of little meadow which finishes haying except little orchard
July 1871
12 W mowed in that this morning & this evening. I & little boys to grist & chop to mill this evening W. Clear
13 W Plowed & I chored AM all hoed turnip PM I brought home grist after supper W. very warm
14 hoed turnips. W went to Jacob Reesor's home raising PM. I & Dave took in load of hay out of little orchard & hoed turnips W. very warm
15 I & Nancy went Markham AM boys hoed turnips & Plowed potatoes PM. I & W brought home load of edgings I had a swim after supper W. very warm looks like rain
Sunday 16 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 12 C 15 to 45 V by Rd H Barkey went to Br S's after service my Mother went to Br N's W. fine. Cooler
17 Both plowed in old fallow Dave thinned turnips. W. cool clear
18 Both plowed AM W. finished in a few hours PM then we helped Dave hoe turnips. got pretty near done. W. a slight shower at noon very high wind PM
19 I went to B.S. W got Jess shod in Whitevale & then helped Dave finish turnips AM I & W helped Br N bind wheat PM Br S cut with his reaper W fine. Clear. Cool
20 Cut roads round Wheat. I was at Br C's awhile PM helping A McCreight put together his new selfraking Buckeye reaper PM I & Nancy took yarn to A Carnagie's after supper W. fine cool clear
21 Helped Br. C cut his old land wheat W. cool clear
22 Cut our treadwell wheat & a little Soules good crop W. Cool. I drove all day with vest & smock on
July 1871 Aug
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br. C Sermon on Hebrews 54 C by Rev Joseph Barkey Simon Hoover & Martin Neighswander's daughter Elisabeth were here after service I took my Mother to JD's this evening W. fine, clear
24 Finished Cutting our wheat AM JB & RW helped Cut for JD PM. W. fine clear
25 I went to Patterson for new Reel Pulley for our reaper Nancy went with me as far as JH Ramer's W. fine Clear. roads dusty
26 I & W Cut barley behind Cider house didn't get quite done W. fine Clear looks a little like rain
27 I & W helped Br. C draw in 20 loads wheat till supper time when we had a splendid heavy thunder shower
28 Drew home Chips Dave harrowed fallows I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. Cloudy AM Clear PM
29 Drew in our Wheat about 26 loads till supper time Br. C's force helped. then we drew in 6 loads from Br C after supper W. Cloudy AM. fine Clear PM
Sunday 30 Went to Br Ns W. fine warm Clear
31 Turned barley AM. W helped Br C cut barley PM until sickle knife broke then he scuffled turnips Dave harrowed fallow I & Nancy went to Markham this evening W. fine clear
August 1st Drew in barly behind Cider house until supper time. then drew wheat rakngs about 2 loads Br C's & I Davis helped W. fine clear
Aug 1871
August 2 I took grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills AM & W drew Steels hay I & W. Cut barley in east half of field east of dam PM. W fine
3 I & W finished Cutting barley this morning & Dave raked field behind Cider house Cocked till noon W. helped JD thresh PM I & Dave Cocked barley PM & I brought home grist this evening W. very Close. looks like rain
4 All helped Br C draw in barley W. very hot & Close & sultry. Thunder shower went over this evening. rained a few drops here
5 I & Dave drew in barley rakings behind Cider house 1 load this morning. Then I helped Flavius set up Threshing Machine at his Place till noon and awhile PM then I went to Whitevale I got Cent shod W helped CB thresh W. fine Clear
Sunday 6 Went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St John 9? C by Br C Went to MNs after service W. very warm & dry
7 Drew 10 loads barley out of field east of dam W. cler
8 Threshed at Flavius's with our Machine 246 bus wheat & about 45 barley W. fine Cler pretty warm
9 Drew in 3 loads barley which finishes it AM Cut & bound about an acre Oats in NW Corner field PM. W. fine Cler
10 I & Nancy went to Belford this morning then I helped W plow fallow south of lane W. warm. dry
11 I killed a sheep this morning. plowed till noon I & Dave drew in load of barley rakings after dinner then plowed till supper. went to BS after supper W. close. a little bit of rain this evening
August 1871
August 21 W harrowed Old fallow & Dave the new I chored we all turned Peas after supper W. Cloudy AM Clear PM
22 Had CB & his team & M Barkey his man to draw in Peas & Oats drew in 4 loads Peas found they were too wet. then they went home & we drew in 7 loads Oats. W. Clear
23 Had CB's again. finished drawing in Peas & Oats till supper. I & W drew in timothy seed after supper which finishes Our harvest W. warm Close. looks like rain
24 I & W helped Br C thresh (he had Baldry's Machine I bought his share in our old Machine last winter when he was sick) Dave drew stones off fallows W. fine
25 I & Nancy Got up at about 2 Oclock & went to Simon Hoover's & they went with us to Glen {Sherrand?} in Uxbridge to Pick Blackberries then we roamed up & down the hills & Glades in the beautiful wilderness until about 3 PM when we started home after Picking about 4 Pails of berries. W. beautiful. Clear W. began to ridge up in new fallows
26 I & W drew 2 loads of Duncan's hay rained a little PM. had to leave 1 load. raining now bed time
Sunday 27 at home all day Br S's were here W. fine Soaking rain last night & awhile AM
28 I & W ridged up in new fallows W. fine Clear
29 W finished ridging new fallow till about 10 am then it rained heavy shower boys threshed Peas with horse & helped me kill Pig. PM. Drew big stones off fallow tonight
Aug 1871 Sept
August 30 Both ridged in Old fallow I brought Duncan's last load of hay into barn this evening Br C loaded it for me. W. fine. slight shower after supper
31 I & little boys took load hay to Duncan & brought seed wheat from Flavius this morning. Then I plowed. W. fine. Clear.
Septr 1 sowed new fallow with Soules wheat AM. Sowed a few hours for CB PM then Plowed till night. W. fine Cler. JH Ramer's came to stay all night. My Mother was taken sick very sudden this evening. dizzy. & nervous like W. went for Dr McC. rather easier 4 Oclock Sept 2
2 Sowed Old fallow with Treadwell & a little Soules W. pretty warm. My Mother a little better
Sunday 3 at home J Stover's & Br S's were here W. warm, Close this evening Mother not quite so well. she has some Bilious Complaint
4 I took load wood to Bambridge & took grist barley Chop to Cedar Grove Mills this evening. W furrowed out wheat W. fine Cler. very warm. Close
5 I took last load wood to Bambridge AM Went to Funeral of David Whaley PM. He fell from his buggy near Markham Village on Friday evening & injured his spine & Died on Sunday evening. W very close & warm
6 I & W helped Br. S thresh W slight shower at noon
7 I & W cut Clover seed AM I went to BS to get Sickle fixed after dinner & W began fall plow in barley stubble behind Cider house & I helped when I came back W. fine Cool
Sept 1871
8 I sowed 10 bus Wheat for Br C AM Br C helped me Cut Clover seed awhile PM W helped JD log. Finlaws were here at noon W. fine Cler. Cool. Adeline & Susanna had the Measles getting over them nicely
9 I & Br. C finished Cutting Clover seed AM W & Dave drew dung on barley stubble in field east of dam I helped PM. W. fine. Clear warm
Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Re H Barky appropriate sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C Went to Little Chris Hoover's after service W. fine Cler
11 I & W helped Flavius thresh brought Machine to our place this evening. W. fine Cler
12 Drew dung AM. I & Nancy went to Markham PM boys finished dung W. fine Clear M Neighswanders were here PM when we were not at home
13 W plowed. I & Br C fixed horse stable I asked some hands to thresh on friday W. Cool heavy north wind PM
14 W plowed spot where Crown peas were below garden AM I chored & we set Machine & I went to Cherrywood store on 3rd Con Pickering at W Burkholder's Corner. PM. W. very Cool Cler
15 threshed 100 bus Oats. began to rain 1/2 past 9. began to thresh after dinner threshed 360 bus barley before sunset. good for our old Machine rained drissly sometimes PM.
16 Finished threshing about 1/2 past 3 the whole lot amounts to 470 bus barley 132 Soules wheat 37 bus spring wheat 12 bus rakings about 100 bus Oats. W. Cler AM all day
Sept 1871
Sunday 17 I & little girls went to Meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & sermon for the Celebration of Lords Supper by Revs Jos Barkey & Br C. W. Cool Clear
18 I sowed new ground stubble for Br C AM got Flavius rack & brought in 1 load Clover seed PM. W plowed till supper John & Joseph Weaver & their wives from Waterloo Jacob Reesor's & Manasses Frets' were here at noon little boys are starting with Measles W. Clear
19 Fixed staked & Capped some fences at Creek Crossings & W Cut Corn I took some grist to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. a little rain last night. Clear today
20 Shocked Corn & Drew in last of Clover seed about 2 loads. boys Picked apples & I brought home Grist W. cool clear
21 I went to Whitevale AM boys Drew in haystack AM Cleaned load Soules wheat & brought home load Chips PM. W hard frost last night. warm today
22 Took 40 bus 50 lbs Soules wheat to Whitevale @ $1.23 AM & @ about 40 bus PM @1.22 W was at Bee fixing bridge in north lane W. fine
23 Took 22 bus 5 lbs Soules wheat to Whitevale @$1.22 AM Made 1 barrel cider at P Lapps PM. W. warm clear
Sunday 24 at home AM Went to AB's PM were not at home then went to JD's W. fine. Clear
25 W helped Sanderson thresh. I boiled sauce & brought Chop home W. fine. illegible raining a little this evening
Sept 1871 Oct
26 W helped Sanderson thresh I brought My Mother Home from JD's I chored AM Made a barrel Cider PM. W. fine rain last night. Cool today
27 I boiled sauce Took my Mother to JDs this morning & brought her home this evening boys dug potatoes W. blustery & a little rain PM. This is my 35th Birthday
28 Thanksgiving day. All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on 5th Book of Moses by Revd H Barkey W. Cool clear
29 Finished digging Potatoes W. Cool
30 I & Dave drew home wood & Chips AM I took little girls to {Smeadons?} to get new boots Measured PM W plowed W. fine Clear
Oct 1 Went to AB's on a visit. W. fine warm Clear
2 I took 50 bus 24 lbs barley to F mans bay @57ct per bus Barley is an extra bright sample this season & an extra low price. W helped Br. N dig potatoes W. fine warm clear
3 I & W plowed in wheat stubble W. Drissly rain this morning. a little at noon
4 I took 50 bus barley to bay @55ct W fine Clear
5 I took 51 32 lbs barley to bay @55ct per bus W finished plowing wheat stubble except headlands W. fine warm clear
6 I took 51 bus barley to bay @ 56cts boys went to Markham Fair I helped CB kill 2 pigs PM W illegible fine? Cloudy AM clear PM
7 I bought 865 lbs bran at Whitevale AM @ 60cts per 100 lbs Chored & Cleaned load barley this evening boys helped Br C dig potatoes until nearly night W. pretty cold. Cler
Sunday 8 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Rd H Barkey sermon on St John 15th C by Br C went to Br N after service W. cler
Oct 1871
9 I took 50 bus 29 lbs barly to bay @ 56cts W began to plow in barly stubble East of dam W. fine warm Cler
10 I & Dave drew in clover seed out of little Orchard & 2 loads Corn W. fine Clear
11 I helped W plow AM helped Flavius get Out Telegraph posts PM There is a line to be built between Whitevale & The Kingston road. W a little rain last night rather Cloudy today raining tonight
12 I & Nancy went to John Stover's on a visit Then I & John went to Joseph Ramer's sale I bought woodenheaded horse fork @ 75cts W fine Clear
13 Cleaned a load barley AM W took it to bay PM 53 bus @ 58 cts I & Dave picked apples. I & Nancy went a while to AB's PM W. fine Clear
14 Cleaned load barley & I & W sawed rail timbers AM W took 42 bus barly to bay PM @ 57 cts I brought windlas & buckets from J Clark's to deepen our back well next week W. a little drissly
Sunday 15 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by Red H Barkey Saml Ramer & his sister Adeline & Matty Shank were here after service W. very heavy wind last night & today. Terrible fire in Chicago on the night of the 8th Oct & following day. the main part of the City is burnt. 150,000 people houseless
16 W finished plowing barly stubble in turnip field I brought home {illegible meattubs?} from Dimmer AM Picked some apples & drew a load of Corn PM. W. Cool. Clear
17 I & W put in a few Posts opposite Br Cs in a low place am I went to Henry Peter's sale {&?} boys drew in last load of Corn PM W. Clear AM a little drissly PM
Oct 1871
Oct 18 Chored sawed wood in woodshed & husked Corn W. pretty cold Cler
19 W began to Plow in NW Corner field where Oats & Spring Wheat was I chored AM helped John Stover kill 3 pigs that he bought from me & one for our own use PM. W fine Clear heavy wind PM. Jacob Shant's & wife from Berlin & Uncle Saml's were here PM
20 I chored & fired five stumps where W. is plowing Picked a few apples. W. pretty Cold
21 brought home Our Cider barrel from JD's AM drew a load of water from Flavius & Chored PM W. Cler Cool
Sunday 22 at home all day Took my Mother to JD's AM brought her home PM. W fine Clear day
23 I & Sanderson Put new stringer in bridge on townline AM helped Kirton take stones out of back well well PM. W warm smoky
24 Finished taking stones out of well AM he dug a little PM W. fine Cler
25 I made 83 gals Cider at Lapps AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. boys tended Kirton W cold a few drops rain East wind tonight
26 I & Dave tended Kirton W helped Br C thresh he got Dyke to work in his place PM. I got plow fixed to plow at Beford Match tommorrow tried in our sod. found it too hard. wont go. JB Came. fix woodshed & Pantry W. some thunder fine shower this evening
27 I & Dave tended Kirton W helped Br C finish threshg W. Cler AM, fine Shower PM Kirton didn't dig much PM
28 W plowed behind Cider house. I & Dave tended Kirton no water yet. very hard digging JB left this Morning W. Cool
Sunday 29 went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on St Mat 22 C by Revd H Barkey went to Simon Hoover's W Cool
Oct 1871 Nov
Oct 30 I drew some water & 3 loads wood AM & boys tended Kirton I & W tended PM he struck a splendid spring about 10 AM & another PM appears to be plenty of water W. fine Clear
31 tended Kirton made another splendid strike lots of water Commenced to stone up about half past 10 oclock W Clear began to rain from East this evening after dark
Nov 1 boys tended Kirton I drew 9 loads stone for well W. cold wind
2 I drew 4 loads stone AM boys began pulling turnips I helped PM. W sharp Cold wind Cler
3 I helped Kirton finish stoning well AM I & Nancy went to Markham to see Pump maker Called at Simon Reesor's W. Cler
4 All Pulled turnips left 20 drills to pull W. raw east wind
Sundy 5 at home all day Hoover's young folks were here PM W. Cool clear
6 I helped John Stover kill 6 hogs AM boys drew in 9 loads turnip JB was is here Cutting wood for my Mother AM & Carpentering for me PM W frose pretty hard last night
7 Drew in 20 loads turnips McDonald of Markham lengthened & put in back Pump PM W. pretty Cold
8 Drew in 8 loads turnip AM I & W took 50 bus to Riston in Sparta PM. Dave & JB finished pulling about 20 drills PM JB finished a granary in old farm for me W finer Cler Cold wind
9 I & JB went shooting in big swamp & on the Rouges didn't get much. bush too dry. W beautiful
10 Drew in 1 load potatoes, began to rain at 10 O c husked Corn & I killed Pig
11 Finished drawing in Potatoes AM W plowed behind Cider house PM. I & Dave drew stones away from new well PM W. Cler sharp Cold North wind
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{Nov 1871 Dec}
{part of page missing} finished plowing behind Cider house AM {missing} root ground PM W Clear
{part of page missing}{went} to Finlaws had Br Ns Peter to plow in {part of page missing} W. Cloudy, a squall of snow this evening
{part of page missing} W finished root ground & began in sod below {part of page missing} W Cler pretty cold
{part of page missing} {24} helped Br N kill hogs. W heavy soft snow AM thawing PM
{25} W helped JD thresh with team I & little boys drew {home?} pine wood & edgings with sleigh. W thawing, snow going
Sunday 26 at home all day. W. drissly thawing
27 I worked on road in Scarboro. W helped finish thresh at JD's AM. Plowed sod PM. W. freesing sharp
28 Helped Br C kill hogs. W. very Cold
29 Made ready to kill our hogs tomorrow W Cold Cler
30 Killed our 6 hogs. W fine some Milder
Dec 1 Chored. Cut a lot of Edgings. W. Milder
2 helped Br N kill hogs AM. Chored PM. W mild Cler
Sunday 3 I & little girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C. sermon on St Luke 10th C by Rev H Barkey. W. mild Cler. Br. S's youngsters & CB's were {here} PM PM
4 Had JD with oxen to skid up logs for Sawing Machine. W. mild AM some snow squalls PM
Dec 1871 Jan 1872
Christmas day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by Red H Barkey Br S's were here PM John Stover's were here this evening W. fine Clear. heard today that JH Ramer's house was burned yesterday morning at daylight & a good part of the furniture
26 Went to S Lehman's W. Cold
27 I & RW killed our beef W some snow squalls Received a subpoena summons to appear at Court as a Petit Juryman on the 8th of January 1872
28 went to Markham & a while to JH Ramer's W. Cold
29 Had Jonas Miller to thresh few loads Clover Ginned out 5 bus. I & JB began drawing wood drags PM. drew 8 PM
30 I & JB drew 6 logs AM then he went home & I brought load edgings PM. W. East wind rain this {evening}
31 Went to Flavius' W. thawing rain {after} {page torn} Finlaws Came to stay all night
Jan 1st 1871 at home all day. Br. N & Mrs Moyer {from?} {page torn} {were} here awhile AM. W fine Cler. roads a sheet of ice {page torn} the centre of the turnpike. fields mostly bare
{page torn} & JB drew 16 logs. Uncle Samls youngsters {&} youngsters from Cayuga & Anne Reesor were here {at} noon. W. strong sharp East wind
3 I & JB drew 9 logs AM Cut some sheaves put Brine on Pork & I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. W East {wind} soft snow & a little rain PM. mild
4 I & JB & little John brought home Cow that I bought of AB @ $35.00 this morning. then we drew 11 logs W. sof. Cloudy
5 I Chored AM. Helped Br C kill beef PM W. fine RW Killed my Poor Old Faithful horse ! Tom ! tonight Aged. 29 yrs 6 m. he got down and Could not rise
6 I & Nancy went to Markham. Called at J Stover's for dinner he bought 2 steers off me @ $25.00 each I moved horse power behind Cider house W. Cold north wind
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd H Barkey sermon on St Mat 8 C by Br. C Saml Ramer & Mary Hoover & Finlaw's youngsters were here PM I went to see JB to chore for me I intend to go to Toronto tomorrow W very cold a little milder this evening
Jan 1872
Sunday 7 Jan 8th Walked to Markham this morning Took the train on the Nippissing Railway to Toronto to serve on the Assize Court as Petit Juror engaged my board at the Black Horse Hotel was not Called into the Jury Box today W. Cold
9 Feel rather lonesome. not Called today
10 was Called today on the Traviss Murder Trial. was kindly Exempted by the Crown Atty Mr K McKenzie.
11 Murder Trial Concluded this PM. Traviss Found. Guilty.
12 Ordinary Business
13 Ordinary Business. Dismissed this PM. in time for the Train to Get to Markham but I took the Rouge Stage. & Hurrah for ! home sweet home ! {page torn} {Got} home about 8 PM found all in tolerable {illegible, page torn} {health?} Nancy has pretty bad Cold
{Page torn, Sunday 14} at home Cober's were here this evening {Continuation} of remarkable fine weather
15 Away to Toronto on the Nippissing again this Morning Br S's Tilman took me to the station he is Choring for me a few days JB was here last week NB? I forgot to mention that M N Neighswander Sawed wood for me on the 8th Inst
16 Ordinary Business
17 ditto
18 ditto
19 do
20 Dismissed in time. & away home on the Narrow Guage. Br N met me at the station very fine weather all week except some soft snow on Friday PM
Sunday 21 went to AB's they were not at home Br S's Came here PM his son Menno came this evening to Chore for me this week
22 off on the Nippissing to Toronto again. a week of Ordinary business. rode home with Br S in his Cutter this evening.
Saturday 27. found all very well at home
Sunday 28 Went to JH Ramers on a visit they have a son all pretty well. fine weather last week. sleighing bad in Toronto
Jan 1872 & Feb 1872
Monday 29. Br S's Menno took me to Station this morning. another week of business got discharged this morning
Feb 3 were Paid off about 1100 AM rambled about town untill 3.30 PM then Hip, Hurrah, for Markham & sweet home Got home about 7 PM. February 3 found all well
Feb 4 Sunday. Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 6 C by Rvd H Barkey. Finlaw's were here & S Lehman's PM W. fine mild
5 all went to Br S's My Mother went as far as Br N's W. fine good sleighing
6 Went to AB's. W. about six inches snow last night
7 Chored. JB's were here awhile PM. W. fine
8 Filled beds & chored. W. Clear got medicine for my mother she has bowel complaint
9 Cut some straw for bedding. & went to JD's & to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine Clear mother better
10 didnt feell well. have Influenza. took salts M Neighswanders & Rudolph Moyer's from Scott were here. W. fine Clear mild
Sunday 11 at home all day. W. fine mild
12 I Took 6 bus grist to Cedar Grove Mills W fine
13 Chored. W. rain from East nearly all day
14 Chored. W. Windy a little snow. Cold
15 Split some wood & drew a load of sawed wood into woodshed brought grist home PM W. NW wind pretty Cold
16 Chored. Took Chop to Mill. W. fine Clear
17 Chored. brought chop home PM. Colon Reesor & wife were here this evening. W. fine Clear
Sunday 18 at home AB's were here W. fine mild Clear
19 Chored. W. beautiful. Clear. Abraham Doner & wife & CB's & JD's were here this evening
20 Chored. W. fine Clear thawing
21 Chored. {top?} threshed some Oats I & little boys finished Cleaning Timothy Seed pretty near one bushel
22 JB Came to help me Clean Wheat got only one load Cleaned. had visitor Manasse Frets's & {Marven? Martin?} Neighswander's. Joe Wideman fixed Clock. W. pretty Cold
Feb 1872
23 I took 47 bus treadwell Wheat to Cedar Grove @ $1.23 & took 35 bus 52 lbs PM
24 RW helped me run through a load this morning took it out 35 bus 33 lbs AM Chored PM W mild snow going fast. road getting Muddy
Sunday 25 at home all day. W. Colder AM Cold heavy west wind PM. froze hard. Clear PM
26 Chored. Started about 5 PM. to go for Dr Mc heard on my way that he was at Uncle Joseph Burkholder's with Dr {Lizars?} who is Operating on Uncle Joseph by Cutting for ¡ {upside down exclamation mark} stone in the bladder! Brought Dr with me this evening W. very Cold. pretty heavy NW. wind
27 Nancy gave birth to a son about 1.Ocl this AM. doing very well. I took M C home AM Chored PM. W. very Cold yet
28 Drew 9 loads wood for Steele W. pretty cold Uncle Joseph Died this morning
29 Brought Horse power from Flavius AM I own the whole Machine now bought Out Flavius & having bought out Br C last winter Finlaws were here today W. fine
March 1st Uncle Joseph was buried today I didnt go My Mother went with AB's W Clear Cold
2 Chored. W. fine. Clear Nancy & baby doing finely
Sunday 3 Meeting at Hebron I didn't go Old M Neighswanders & young Mort's were here W. fine Clear
4 Chored. very very Cold. NW. wind all day
5 Chored W. Clear. Calm. biting. Cold
6 Went to Flavius's Sale bought Neckyoke @ 50 cts Waggon rack 75cts Cider barrel $1.00 & Pair Bobsleighs $16.50. W. severe Cold, heavy north wind. Flavius has rented his farm to T.H. Hall & he is putting up a house on the north end of his farm on the 4th Concession for himself
Mar 1872
7 Brought home My Purchases from Flavius AM Went to Cedar Grove PM. W. Milder
8 Went to Cherrywood ¡ that is Walkey's Corner ¡ AM with old buggy. went to Markham PM W. mild
9 Went to Markham to Make Affidavit as Witness to the will of my late Uncle Joseph Burkholder at the Office of N Mans W. East storm snow & drissly rain all day didn't amount to much after all
Sunday 10 at home Br S's Flavius & Isaac Reesor were here Cober's Called a little while W. mild the snow yesterday helped the sleighing a good deal
11 Went to JD's & to Cedar Grove AM Simon Hoover's were here when I got home. W. fine, warm. Clear
12 Chored & got horse power set. made ready for threshing W. fine. warm. Clear. thawing. There has still been thin Sleighing so far. but it appears it wont last much longer
13 threshed AM. got on very well. Put through over 200 bus Oats AM. ot done before dinner. W. fine AM Cloudy PM. Heard that Michael Burkholder's little boy about 7 years Old got Accidentally hung in a Cow Chain yesterday evening
14 Chored AM. went to Funeral of M Burkholder's boy at Hebron PM. W. fine. Clear. snowing tonight
15 Chored. I & little boys got a grist ready PM Jacob Grove & family were here PM. W. Clear sharp
16 Went to Cherry-wood AM, & to Cedar Grove with grist Chop PM. W Clear sharp
Sunday 17 at home Br. N's & Br S's youngsters were here. W. Clear. Sharp a little snow squally
18 Helped Br. C's hang up Pork AM. Got mine out of tubs PM. W. Clear. sharp. Commenced to snow from East very heavy this evening about sunset
19 Hung up our Pork. RW & WM helped. W. heavy NW wind all day. Cold. drifting snow
20 Chored. I & little John Cut some sheaves W. Cold freezing yet Hard windy yet
21 I & little girls & John went to Markham & to JH Ramers for dinner. W. pretty Cold N W wind pretty good sleighing in the ditches along the fences. all the gullies are solid ice
Mar 1872 April
22 brought home buggy from Cherrywood AM JB was here awhile PM. I went to Cedar Grove PM W Clear
23 didnt do much except fix single Harness a little. have bad Headache. W. snow from East AM. Clear PM
Sunday 24 at home Jac Reesors were here PM & CBs & Br N's & Br S's awhile My Mother was taken sick yesterday & was worse today Dr was here PM is rather better this evening W. fine mild
25 Fixed & Oiled single Harness & Chored W M helped Flavius draw stones this evening. I bought 2 1/4 Acres of land off CB being the Corner of Lot No 1 5th Con Scarboro. for the Sum of $200. $50. Cash down & the balance in 3 yearly Instalments without Interest
26 I helped T Sanderson at Sawing Machine W. mild Snowed a little last night. thawed a little today
27 I & W drew 4 Cords wood for My Mother AM drew some in field PM. W & J Atkinson Chopped some for Me this spring W. Snow going very fast
28 Chored. Went to Cedar Grove PM. W soft snow all day. mild
29 Good Friday My Mother & we all went to Br C's W. new snow nearly all went today. fine warm
30 I & W drew out Cordwood W. fine Clear mild
Sunday 31 Easter. this was the day for Meeting at Hebron didn't Open. strong wind & rain from East all AM about 6 in snow last night. mild
Easter Monday April 1 at home all day W. heavy north wind. a little snow. illegible {unpleasant?}
2 All went to Markham & to J H Ramer's W. fine. Pretty good sleighing this morning. bad this evening WM. Commenced work this morning @ $125.00 for 7 Months.
3 Drew some hay from Flavius for Steele & Cleaned grist AM. W took it to Cedar Grove & then we drew some rails PM. W. fine Clear
4 Drew some rails & then drew out Cordwood W fetched home grist this evening Abraham Hoovers were here for awhile PM W. frose hard. last night. thawed today
April 1872
5 Chored AM W finished drawing Out wood l I & Nancy went to AB's & I went to Whitevale & got Jess shod PM. W. fine Clear thawing sleighing gone
6 I went to duffins Creek for a keg of beer W split sawed wood we fixed up some fences along fallow in Scarboro PM. W. fine. very warm
Sunday 7 at home all day. JD's were here W. mild some rain
8 didn't do much. my Mother was pretty bad last night W went for Dr this morning he came this evening W. foggy & Cloudy
9 I went to Markham to get some Medicine for my Mother she rested pretty well last night. W. foggy & a little rain this AM warm Clear PM distant thunder PM. John Stover's oldest daughter died today of Scarlett fever it is very prevalent this spring
10 Chored W ground axe at Br C's AM. both chopped dead dead timber in old bush PM. W. a little squally
11 both Chopped. I helped Br N Clean some Oats that he bought off me @ 40cts per bus. I cant chop very much have Rheumatiz in my shoulders W. fine Clear
12 Cleaned seed Oats & sorted some turnips W. rain nearly all day I went to Cedar Grove this evening
13 I Chored AM brought home Iron plow from Walkeys where I had it fixed W Chopped. W. very windy. Cold
14 Sunday 14 at home. Br S's & CB's were here PM. W clear
15 Sowed grass seed on fall wheat in NW field & some on Oat stubble where it caught badly AM sawed big elm into Cordwood in Markham fallow PM. I went to JB's this evening W Clear AM snow squally alwhil awhile PM
16 Went to Finlaws & to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's W. Cold N.W. wind Clear roads getting pretty good
17 I & W sawed Old logs in Markham fallow AM Had A Purdy with JD's Oxen to log PM. got finished W fine clear
18 I got Cent shod AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W began Plowing sod below garden W. fine Clear roads pretty good. hard frosts few nights back
19 Both plowed JB's were here. W. fine. warm. Clear. drying fast
April 1872 May
April 20 W finished plowing below garden & Commenced in sod near Hoover's I helped Flavius draw sand & fixed board fence along pickering townline my Mother is rather poorly today W. fine clear
Sunday 21 at home all day Mother very poorly AB's JD's CB's BrC & Br S? N's were here PM. W. fine. Clear
22 Went to Markham AM got Medicine for My Mother AM. Chored PM W. Cold blustering Dave Stephenson Came to work today @ $45.00 for 7 months W. went to plow for John Stover blustering, a little snow squalls. Cold wind froze last night
23 Both plowed AM. Chored PM. W very Cold Wind AM. about 3 in snow fell PM
24 Sawed Elm Cordwood in two AM W helped JD log PM I & Dave brought home & planted about 20 Black raspberry bushes PM W. warm Snow all gone
25 Both plowed AM I brought load of lime from Jim Hadleys for Flavius PM. W. warm. Close
26 I plowed W is not well. W. fine Clear
27 Both plowed W. Cold NW wind. J Wideman & wife Came to stay all night
Sunday 28 I staid at home with My Mother & little boys. Nancy & little girls went to Meeting at Hebron. Finlaws youngsters were here after service David Burkholder at supper W. fine Clear
29 Sowed sod below garden with Oats JB Came PM to fix garden fences & lane fence. W. Cold East wind Clear
30 I sowed 4 bus spring Wheat in north side of field back of garden AM & Dave gang plowed it in then I helped JB at lane fence. W finished sod till supper time then rolled Oats after supper W. Close & warm distant thunder. looks like rain
May 1 Got Br Cs gang Plow boys both Ganged in field back of garden AM threshed Crown Peas PM W. a little rain this morning. Showry PM. makes things grow
May 1872
May 1 Great fire reported in Markham last night have not heard Particulars yet David Burkholder's illegible son Abraham's wife died Suddenly this morning
2 boys gang plowed last year's Root ground & nearly finished back of garden I helped JB at lane fence W. fine
3 Sowed sod with peas. Nancy went to Abraham Burkholder's wife's funeral with Br. C & Br N's got sod harrowed twice W. began to rain about 10 to 2 PM. Clearing till night
4 W began to plow in East end of big field where Clover missed. Dave finished harrowing sod peas till 10 AM then I helped to plow W. Cold north wind
Sunday 5 at home Br N's were here PM. W. fine clear
6 I sowed last years turnip ground with barley & Dave harrowed it. I took my Mother to JD. W began to plow behind Cider house. W. fine warm Clear
7 I sowed barly in field back of garden AM W & JB plowed behind Cider house JB hitched his horse with old Dick Dave harrowed barly I plowed PM & JB worked at lane fence w. very warm
8 Plowed & brought 10 1/2 bus white oats from Old Willie Morrison's AM sowed field behind Cider house PM. got harrowed once a little showry PM
Ascension day 9 I went with Children to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C. Sermon on St Luke 24 C by Rvd H Barkey W. warm Clear
10 I sowed Crown Peas in N W Corner Dave gang plowed them AM JB & W. fixed fence at Scarboro Pasture. W ganged PM & Dave finished harrowing Oats W. fine Clear
11 I & Nany went to Markham AM sowed grass seed on Crown Peas PM Dave finished harrowing. W. plowed in big field W fine Clear Saw the results of the fire in Markham today {Hon?} D Reesor's stable fired by an Incendiary were burnt his Dwelling Carleton's stable & Store D Johnston's Saddlery Mair's Law Office
May 1972
A building Occupied by A Barber the Anglo American Hotel Pringls Dwelling Workshop & Showroom Burks Store & J Robinsons dwelling The Economist Office was only saved by the greatest exertion all the Contents were removed & everything put into Confusion so there was no Issue last week.
Sunday 12 at home Jacob Reesor's youngsters were here. & Br S's youngsters PM W. fine Clear. Cool. a good shower would do some good now
13 I & W finished Plowing East part of big field Dave carried potatoes Out of of Cellar JB finished west lane fence to Cider house from townline W Cool Clear
14 Sowed Peas in East end of big field Took my Mother to Br N's PM. My Mother is very restless at night & rather weak in her mind W. fine Clear. east wind PM
15 Took my Mother to B's S's & then went to Markham AM Planted Early Rose Potatoes PM W. fine Clear
16 I rolled some Peas AM. boys fired fallow south end of Markham bush. all fought fire PM. it run run run over nearly the whole of the Old bush. but I hope it did not do it much harm. it burned about 10 rods of fence on the 11th Con. W. Shifty wind. Clear
17 I went to Whitevale AM to get Deed drawn by T P White for 2 1/4 Acres of land that I bought of C Burkholder for $200. burned & Picked in fallow PM Dave finished rolling Peas PM W. fine clear
18 Chored & Picked in fallow AM put up new fence along 11th where it was burned PM W strong East wind. a little rain tonight. fire about out
Whit Sunday 19 I & Nancy went awhile to J Cober's W. heavy rain about all night & a good deal today will do a great deal of good I hope
Whit Monday 20 I & Nancy little boys & My Mother went to JD W. Clear with a few sunshiny showers. things look green
21 boys drew Old rails wood & stones off little fallow I chored & went to Frys for some plants W. fine warm clear
May 1872 June
22 Dave harrowed root ground & W plowed potatoe ground got done about 3 PM then Cleaned grist W. fine AM rain PM. slowly at first heavy tonight Heard today that Uncle Jacob Burkholder Died last night
23 I & Nancy went to Uncle Jacob Burkholder's funeral at Widemans. Discourses by J Stakly & Shoults Went to Finlaws for dinner boys fenced pastures on Scarboro Side W. wet this morning, fine today
24 W Commenced plowing new fallow I brought Home Grist AM helped plow PM. W. Clear AM. some squalls of rain PM Planted a little Corn AM
25 I went to Fmans bay AM for some Plaster didnt get any AM. dug garden PM. W. strong north wind
Sunday 26 My Mother Nancy & little girls went to Meeting at Hebron. Sacrement today. I & little boys staid at home. I was not well, had to vomit last night. Danl Widemans & S Lehmans were here at Dinner & Menno Burkholder's & M Nighswander's at supper. Abraham Burkholder & his family & his Mother were here awhile W fine Clear
27 I & Neighbours Moved graveyard fence to the north & rebuilt it W plowed little Orchard for Old Steele to plant potatoes on shares W. a few heavy showers
28 W plowed in fallow I & Dave worked at fence on west side of field near Hoover's W. cool clear illegible night. W. fine Clear
30 I chored boys drew old rail pieces where Dave & I fixed fence then drew stones off west end of field near Hoover's where we are going to summer fallow. harrowed potatoe ground. & Piled some lim limb wood after supper. W. dribbling, & heavy shower tonight
31 Planted about an acre of Potatoes in East side of field East of Dam W. fine Clear
June 1 began to draw dung on fallow W. fine looks a little like rain
{June 1872}
Sunday 2 At home Flavius' Br N's & AB's were here W. Cool Clear
3 Drew dung W. fine some East wind
4 Spread some dung AM I took chop to mill & W began plowing fallow PM. W. Shower AM & another after supper rung Pigs tonight
5 Both plowed in fallow W. fine. Clear north wind AM JB's were here at noon
6 Both Plowed AM. W went to A Snider's on 3rd Con Pickering I took my Mother to JD She is getting very weak in her mind and body W. very warm
7 Washed sheep AM Dave helped Br C plant Potatoes AM Chored PM. W. began to rain about 10 AM. rained nearly all day
8 W went to Flavius log house raising on his end of lot on 4th Con. I took My Mother to JD's PM Saw Baby, born about noon W. some showers
Sunday 9 We all & My Mother went to Br S's they were not at home staid for dinner with the young folks Martha Shank & her Man & Christian Stover's were here at supper {Matty?} got married this spring to Mr Ebenezer Cook out west in the Township of Dorchester W. Clear heavy rain last night
10 Finished plowing fallow & started plowing turnip ground AM W plowed some PM & I went to JD's. W. fine AM some very heavy rain & Thunder PM. Started water pretty high
11 Sawed some rail cuts AM boys & CB & his boys went fishing PM. got nothing W warm & slight shower this evening
12 I Plowed garden for Flavius at his new house AM Helped W plow turnip ground PM. W helped Flavius Put rafters on his house after supper. W. fine warm. Clear
13 Both plowed in turnip ground till near noon when it began to rain. rained nearly all PM. I shot a bird up at dam today which Puzzles me to name it belongs to the Crane specie I should think
14 Drew rails out of Scarboro bush along 5th Con ready to fence it in. I took Nancy & My Mother to JD's & then went to Mr Swallows near Duffins Creek with my Bird to get it stuffed it proved to belong
June 1972
June 14 to the Crane Specie. but it is Commonly Called a (shitepoke) or Bittern then I got a keg of beer at the Creek Brewery W. warm slight showers PM roads heavy
15 Finished drawing rails out of bush & then drew 7 loads from Br N's W. fine Clear
Sunday 16 All went to Br N's. W. fine Clear AB's were here at supper
17 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I went to Cherrywood PM. W harrowed turnip ground Dave hoed Early rose Potatoes W. fine Clear
18 Dave harrowed old fallow W drew a few rails & then began to make turnip drills I helped scrub & wash Meeting house PM. W. fine Clear
19 Chored AM. Sowed about half of turnips PM. Uncle John Burkholder was here at dinner W. warm clear
20 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's his wife was confined about a week ago and is rather poorly but is getting better W helped Br C draw stones W. very very warm. sultry
21 Finished sowing turnips in East half of field East of dam about 4 acres. & 1 acre of potatoes. AM began drawing dung on heap in fallow Intend putting it on pea ground in field near Hoover's East part west part is fallow. W. rather Cooler
22 Drew dung. Mother rather Poorly. getting weak W. pretty warm
Sunday 23 I & Nancy staid at home. Meeting at Hebron my Mother is pretty bad we have to set up with her all night quite a few visitors. W. fine Clear
24 boys drew dung I helped to wait on my Mother She is very restless. sleeps very little. dozes a great deal. Imagines strange things. and consequently takes a great deal of attendance she got a little stronger this evening so I gave her a short drive in the buggy. W. fine Clear Jacob Hendrik & wife were here today with Jac Reesors & Old Samuel Neighswanders
25 Waited on my Mother. She is still pretty strong Joseph Shirk's were here today. M Dyke's little Mary Died today. W. fine. Clear. looks a little like rain
June 1872 July
26 W harrowed in new fallow. AM. he plowed on roads PM. I chored. My. Mother still keeps pretty strong Uncle Joseph's widow & young Christian, Little Chris Hoover's & Jacob Widemans were here today. W. pretty warm
27 W worked on road with team I Chored Dave finished harrowing new fallow W. warm clear we are still up every night with My Mother
28 W finished road work with team AM went to Party at Cherrywood PM. I Chored My Mother rather poorly. W. very warm. nice shower PM John Stover's were here PM
29 I. W. & Dave worked Scarboro road work with team. W. very very warm
30 Sunday. at home all day. Mother very poorly W. hot close
July 1 W. began Mowing little meadow in Scarboro. I waited on my Mother she is a little stronger PM W. very warm I & little boys brought home new 3 spring waggon from Cherrywood @ $100 PM they allow me $10 for our old double buggy
2 I chored W finished Mowing in Scarboro I & Dave raked & Cocked some PM
3 I took Broken horse rake to get fixed AM W mowed in Orchard raked & cocked the last of the hay in Scarboro PM. W very warm. shower & thunder went round west & south tonight
4 I got Cent shod at Bambridges AM. W mowed in Orchard finished till supper. then we scuffled potatoes after supper. W. Slight Shower about noon our turnips are Coming very slow, scarcely any to be seen Thos Wilson of Markham Village died yesterday from the effects of a fall off a building the day before
5 Drew in 3 loads hay out of Scarboro AM raked & Cocked part of Orchard PM. W. pretty warm
6 Fixed up Horse fork & raked rest of Orchard AM Drew it in 3 loads PM. W. rather Cooler S Lehmans were here at supper
Sunday 7 at home all day JD Brs S's & N's & Old Uncle Saml's & Flavius' were here today W. rather cooler
July 1872
8 W mowed fence Corners I & Br C Took reaper to pieces AM. Then I took Pitman & Boxes & knives to Mongolia to get repaired PM. Went to JB's for supper. W. pretty warm
9 Raked & Drew in a small load of fence corner hay Simon Ramers were here PM Martin Neighswander's wife & Tilman Wideman's wife were here today & Finlaws awhile AM. W pretty warm
10 W began to crossplow fallow I went to Belford AM didn't do very much PM began to rain very heavy about 1 OC had a Splendid heavy rain soaked firstrate doing a great deal of good
11 I took reaper springs & some small jobs to Cherrywood AM turned some fence Corner hay & Chored PM. W. pretty warm slight Shower PM
12 brought home hay rake & reaper springs. & went to Cedar Grove AM Cleaned out drain through north end of pasture field at Pickering town line & Drew in last of fence Corner hay PM W. very warm. to warm to plow PM Great Accident yesterday PM on Nippissing at Boyer's bridge. Double Engine & 18 Cars off the track nobody hurt
13 I mowed in pasture field W plowed in fallow I & little boys went to Cedar Grove after supper. W fine. rather Cool
Sunday 14 We all & My Mother went to Br. S's in new Buggy Nancy & little girls then went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. My Mother is stronger but very restless at night we have to sit up with her every night. W pretty warm Clear
15 I went to BSS. this morning & Chored Dave raked hay in Pasture & W plowed AM. Drew in about 4 loads PM W. very very warm, sultry
16 I Mowed in west end of big field W. very warm had a slight shower after supper
17 I finished Mowing. W finished Plowing old fallow AM. raked & Cocked what I mowed yesterday W. very warm
18 Drew in hay west end of big field 8 loads W. Cooler I went for Dr for M Dyke tonight got back at midnight W. pretty cold driving
July 1872
19 Drew in rakings load AM. W scuffled turnip drills (there are scarcely any turnips) PM. then he went to show in Markham after supper. I & little boys took grist to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. fine
20 I & Nancy went to M Neighswanders & Simon Hoover's I took part of reaper to Mongolia W. fine clear
Sunday 21 I & Nancy staid with My Mother girls went to Meeting at Hebron. W. fine shower this morning another heavy one PM. not many at the Meeting Old David Hoover's & Isaac Reesor were here PM Isaac is !doing the amiable! to Janet while I am writing. my Mother is not so well today a {as} she was. a few days ago she was able to walk to Br C's
22 I went to Markham AM. W helped Br. Cs get Out a stick of timber. W drilled over about an acre of turnips PM & I sowed them white globe seed. W. fine. Clear
23 Boys Cut roads round upper wheat field & I helped Br. C get reaper ready AM I raked off for Br C cutting his barley & W began crossing new fallow W. fine, a little rain PM
24 I helped Br C finish Cut barley with reaper W. Clear
25 Cut 8 rounds wheat in NW field this morning then I went to raising Br. C's barn at Dyke's boys bound wheat & Cut a road round field at end of lane. W. pretty warm. looks like rain tonight
26 Cut Wheat. a little rain AM. Clear PM
27 Finished NW field till 4 Oclock then drew Steele's hay 2 loads after supper. W. fine. Clear
Sunday 28 at home all day Ruhannah & Benjamin Diller were here W. fine Clear
29 Cut wheat in Scarboro W Cradled in rough part till about 11 oclock when it began to rain drissly & Cloudy all day heavy shower about supper time I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper I shot a 9 1/2 lb woodchuck this evening
30 Finished Cutting Wheat didnt get it all bound W. Clear
31 Finished binding & Shocking wheat AM I & W cut barley back of garden. Dave helped Flavius bind wheat PM. W. fine. Cool. Clear
Aug 1872
August 1 I & W cut barley in field east of dam 5 acres finished at about 1/2 past 2 Oclock then drew in 2 loads Treadwell wheat began to rain about 6 Oclock
2 I went to Markham AM Chored PM W. warm Clear AM. Showry PM
3 Drew 2 loads Edgings AM W finished Plowing new fallow & drew out some wood He harrowed PM. & I & little John went for my stuffed Bittern & got a barrel of salt at Bay W. fine warm. Clear
Sunday 4 We & My Mother went to AB's they were not at home. then we went to JD's PM. W. fine Clear
5 Finished drawing in N W wheat field 12 good loads W. Clear
6 Drew in Soules wheat in field below townline till supper then I went to JB's & boys drew in 3 loads barly W. very warm clear
7 drew in 4 loads barley till 11 oclock when a shower Came up then I & Nancy & little boys went to AB's & I went to Cherrywood Came back after supper boys brought 1 load & I helped to bring 2 more till night
8 Drew 1 load of barley out of lower field & 9 out of upper. Simon Hoover's were here at supper W. fine very warm this is Election day in South Ontario Cousin T P White is endeavouring to run out Tory Gibbs
9 Drew 3 small loads barley out of upper field & W took waggon to shop to get {Tires?} set AM began putting {pulling?} sod Peas with horse rake. works well. W. fine warm very sorry to hear that Tory Gibbs is elected
10 Finished pulling Peas till about 3 PM Cut road round spring Wheat till supper W brought waggon home after supper. W. warm
Sunday 11 at home. W. warm. a little Cloudy
12 Cut spring wheat AM. JB helped. W helped Flavius thresh with team W. Cloudy AM fine shower about 1 Oclock PM. I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM
13 I & JB began Cut Oats in field behind Cider house AM bound spring wheat PM. W. pretty warm. Cloudy W. helped T Hale Husk AM & CB PM
Aug 1872
14 I & JB brought log boat from Br S's to Move thresher Out of old barn into new. & fixed old barn roof AM bound & cut some Oats PM W helped CB thresh awhile AM W very close Cloudy AM. began to rain tonight at dark
15 Had Br. S with his Kirby to finish big Oat field & little one below garden except some that were down. our machine needs the Boxes filled and we didnt like to run it. we got big field all on shocks tonight. W. fine Clear
16 Bound Oats & Cut what was down. AM JB & W drew in 2 loads barly rakings & 2 wheat raking & I & Dave finished Oats W. warm Close
17 Moved Thresher out of Old barn into new this Morning. then drew in 7 loads peas & 2 loads Oats after supper. W. warm Clear east wind PM
Sunday 18 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron I staid with my Mother She is a great deal better but it was rather wet for her to go Br S's were here PM. W. slight shower this morning another pretty heavy at noon
19 Finished drawing sod Peas 8 loads & set power this evening JB is here again W. Close a little rain tonight
20 threshed 31 boxes Oats 13 boxes rakings & 63 boxes Treadwell wheat didnt go very well broke two arms. W. very warm. flies very bad
21 Made up for lost time went very well today threshed 100 bus Treadwell wheat till noon boys & JB pulled peas in big field PM. & I brought 2 pigs from AB's W. very very Close
22 Finished pulling peas in big field AM Drew in Spring Wheat 4 loads & 2 loads Oats PM. Dave thinned globe turnip W. very Close. warm Mr James Metcalfe Elected by Acclamation on the 20th Inst for East York
23 Drew in Oats below garden 5 loads & 7 loads out of field back of Cider house W. fine Clear
24 I got Frank shod this morning W & JB drew in 2 loads Peas out of big field when I came back we drew in last Oats 3 loads behind Cider house. Drew in 12 loads Peas. Finished big field PM R W helped W. very warm
Aug 1872 Sept
Sunday 25 went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks by Joseph Barkey. Sermon on St Mat 18C by Br C went to S Lehman's PM & to JB's for supper. W. pretty warm
26 I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramers JB & Dave pulled Crown Peas & W helped Sanderson thresh W. fine Clear
27 I JB & Dave Pulled Peas AM W helped Sanderson finish thresh AM. helped us pull Peas PM. W. fine Clear
28 Finished pulling Peas AM W began to draw dung off heap in fallow on sod Pea ground & I, JB & Dave drew in 4 loads Crown Peas W. fine warm clear
29 Finished Peas 3 loads AM I & JB drew dung & W began to plow Pea ground PM. W. fine shower tonight
30 I & W plowed JB & Dave finished drawing dung & spreading it JB went home tonight W. very heavy north wind. Cold as October a little drissly rain
31 Both plowed. Dave took share to BSS & thinned Globe turnips. W. pretty Cold & windy yet. Clear
Sept 1 Sunday at home. I went to Dr Mc Nancy has symptoms of Vomiting & Cramps or spasms W clear
2 Nancy better again. I plowed in pea stubble nearly finished AM W. plowed in new fallow I skinned Br Cs 3 year old Netherly mare she died last night of Influenza or distemper & took skin to Markham to get dressed for a robe they thought they Couldnt do it in the summer season so I sold it for $1.00 W. Cool. Clear
3 I finished Pea stubble till 10 Oc then helped W finish new fallow till supper Dave harrowed Pea ground with Dick & Br Ns old Prince I sowed some of the new fallow Treadwell wheat after supper W furrowed out out in fallow & Pea ground W. cool
4 Finished sowing new fallow. then helped W plow Dave finished harrowing new fallow. W. windy. Cloudy began raining nicely at about 6 OC this evening raining yet
5 Both plowed AM. I sowed 4 bags Treadwell on west end of field near Hoover's PM then plowed till night Dave harrowed. W. rather Cloudy. looks like rain
6 Dave finished harrowing till about 10 oc then I helped W plow sold some Treadwell wheat yesterday & today @ $1.37 per bus for seed W. warm fine rain last night
7 Both plowed. Cleaned some Reed wheat this evening W very warm
8 at home all day PD were here W. very warm
9 sowed Peaground except headlamds W. drizzly rains till about 10 am Then Clearded up
10 finished sowing harrowing & furrowing out wheat AM. Then I brought 1/2 ton of bran from Green River Mills @ $12.50 per ton PM & W had after noon to himself & got Mare shod this evening W. a little drissel of rain this morning very {illegible} Pm
11 J & W Drew Duncan's hay W. very warm. foggy this morning
12 Thanksgiving day. All & My Mother went to Meeting at Hebron nemarts by B C sermon on 5 book Moses 8 C by R'd H Barky. AB's were here after service Br C's at supper. W. heavy shower about 10 Oc some more PM. & heavy This evening
13 I Took 50 bus 43 lbs 2 loads Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mill @ $1.37 W went to M Dykes Plowing Bee W. some rain This Morning. blowing Cold north wind today
14 I little boys & Dave Made 37 1/2 gals Cider at P Lapp am W began to fall plow in barley stubble in turnip field I boiled sauce & Dave helped to Plow Pm. W. fair Clear
Sunday 15 We all & My Mother went to meeting & sacrament at Hebron Remarks by R Jae Wideman appropriate sermon by B C Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & Abraham Hoovers of Pickering were here after service Finlaw's boys at Supper W. fair Cler
16 I took P{illegible} belonging to gearing to village Am Old Hewitt thought I would better bring the whole gearing so I took it Pm. W. fine Cler
17 I & Nancy went to Whitevale factory for Cloth Am Br inlaw John Hoover was here when we got home on a shooting tour. I went with him awhile after dinner. I shot 2 black squirrels he had shot 2 before dinner boys W finished Plowing stubble East of dam this morning then him & Dave drew soft wood out of Flats on Scarboro side of the house & chips Pm. W. fine Cler beautiful
18 I & Dave drew 3 loads Chips Am & Drew home 3 Iron wood Poles for arms for horse power. Dave harrowed East of dam & I & Br N put in the Arms. W. Cloudy fine shower tonight
{Second Page} Sept 1872 Oct
19 I went to B.S.S & took Janet as far as Bradshaws Corner she has Cold. AM Chored & went to Cedar Grove PM W plowed below garden yesterday & today Dave helped PM. W. squalls of rain . & blustery
20 Dave finished below garden then helped W plow in little field that I bought of CB this spring they got all done except headlands. I went to Belford for shear & Chored AM. JB was here for some Cut sheaves. I rode with him to Cedar Grove & killed lamb Pm. W. Cool, Cler
21 Boys plowed below lane. I pulled off boards on line fence between little field I bought off CB & our field & Chored Am. finished board fence along Markham bush through swale Pm. W. fine Cler
22 Sunday. We all & My Mother went to Br S's W. fine Cler
23 Brought Hewitt & the Gearing AM he put them in & fitted them all right then I took him home PM W plowed. W. pretty warm thunder went round north this evening
24 I & Nancy & Mother went to Abraham Hoover's on 8th Con Pickering then I & he went to R'd H Barkeys sale I bought nice little Eel spear @ 21 cts W. fine beautiful Cler
25 I Chored AM Took 9 bus Peas to Walkey Pm boys finished plowing below lane. AM Helped Br N thresh with team PM. W. Clear windy
26 We all went to Finlaws to quilting & Put old roof on driving shed all in one piece. W. fine Cler. Cold East wind Coming home boys helped Br N thresh am & Br S. Pm
27 I asked hands & fixed things ready to thresh tomorrow boys helped Br C to thresh. W. fine Cler rather Cold I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove this evening
28 Threshed right along all day my Old Machine ran like a top. run out 310 bus barley & 123 bus Oats. W. fine Cler
Sunday 29 I Nancy & My Mother went to CB's W. rather showry high wind
30 I went to Cedar Grove AM & then shot a fine Squirrel went to Jos Badgerow's sale & Picked some Cider Apples Pm W. fine Cler, a little windy
Oct 1 I & Dave made a barrel Cider & W plowed W helped CB plow & Dave began in field back of garden
Oct 1 I & Dave made a barrel of Cider & W plowed AM I Boiled Sauce & Dave Plowed Pm W went home his little Brother Alick is very sick. he died this evening. W. cler
Oct 2 I Chored began to make a leech vat & helped to Pick some apples M Nighswander's wife & boy got some to Dry on shares W. fine clear beautiful
3 I took Nancy & my mother to Uncle Sams AM & then threshed beans & helped Simon Hoover Pick some apples. brought Nancy & Mother home this evening. W . very fine Cler
4 I & Nancy went to funeral of a little Alexander Murison. to Markham village I killed a calf after we came home W. very fine Cler
5 I got Jess & Cent shod at Bambridge. My mother went to J H Ramer's I went there for dinner W. fine clear heard a drunk man on Townline about 9 Oc tonight found it was John Hollinger. W drove him home I followed in buggy & brought & W home
Sunday 6 at home all day My Mother went to Meeting at Cedar Grove with Br C & our team & spring waggon W. a little rain at noon. heavy thunder lightning & rain tonight
7 I & Dave Cleaned some barley this morning then then I went around Through Pickering to Canvas for pupils for a German school to be held in our Church. Then we cleaned some more barley this evening he plowed while I was gone. W. was away looking for a farm to rent. W. fine clear heavy rain last night
8 I chored AM & Dave Plowed till noon then he had to quit. Our Horses & every otherbody's Horses are getting sick with a sort of Epidemic influenza. I went to stable raising at Flavius Pm. W. fine clear Willie Willie came home tonight. he has rented Ganahil Harrington's farm on the Morktown & Scarboro Townline near the 7th Con
9 Picked winter apples AM began digging Potatoes PM. I took grist to Cedar Grove mill PM. W. fine warm clear
10 Dug Potatoes. I brought home grist this evening W. Cool
11 Dug Potatoes. I went to stable raising at JD's Pm W. cool
12 Finished digging Potatoes. good Crop. W. Cool rather cloudy
Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron except My Mother & John & little Benjamin My Mother has a Cold remarks by B C
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Sunday 13 Sermon on {blank space} by Br H Barkey. JB's were here after service they are keeping house for Br N's they are away to Michigan & Waterloo. W. fine rain last night. Cloudy this morning. Clear today.
14 Sawed some Cedar trees that I got from Flavius a year or two ago for my Old Milk Can. AM Cleaned barly & put it back in bin again horses are not fit to team it away at Present I went to Harrison's sale at Cedar Grove PO PM. he is leaving W. pretty Cold. windy. {illegible} J Lapps men dragging out one of his horses that died with Epidemic
15 Finished Cleaning barley & some wheat tailings W plowed awhile AM. I & Nancy started to Belford Jess got sick turned back. she is better again. W. Cloudy. Cold. some soft snow from about 11 oc till 3. all Thawed again
16 W plowed. I killed a pig AM. I & Nancy went to Belford PM. Dave Picked apples. W. Cold. NW wind clear
17 I & Dave made 2 barrels Cider AM {?} W plowed Tilled beds PM. W. white frost this morning clouded up. East rain Pm
18 W Plowed second time in West half of root field Dave Picked apples. I got some Powders at Barrows for horses AM they are hardly well yet I helped JD thresh PM W Cler
19 I helped JD thresh until about 3 Pm boys both Plowed. W. fine clear. a very little rain am
Sunday 20 We & my mother went to Jac Reesor's W. fine clear
21 I drove 2 loads Cider apples {Written above line} 42 bus to P Lapp @18cts per bus W plowed. W. very fine beautiful weather Old Dick died aged 29 years last night
22 I Nancy & my Mother went to P Stovers & I went to Uncle Josephs sale I bought Hendry Plow @$12.00 & a lot 90 of sap buckets @11 1/2cts apiece W. fine warm clear, look a little like rain tonight a little drizzle this evening
23 W brought 197 4 in tiles from Cherrywood this morning then we Commenced to draw Potatoes into Cellar I & little John brought home my Plow & buckets PM. W. very fine
24 I & Dave drew in Potatoes. W helped Br C log. W. fine clear
25 Chored AM. I & Dave helped Steele divide Potatoes that he Grew on shares in little Orchard & drew his share home for him. W took 40 bus 40 lbs barley to Whitby @ 68cts per bus. W. cloudy a little rain This morning pretty heavy This evening rainy yet 9 o PM
26 Chored I got some Powder at Barrows for Frank Pm he didn't seem to be very well after his drive yesterday W very steady rain all night and all day. raining yet about 11 oc
27 at home Br N's were here PM. I went to Burrows this evening Franks legs were swelled some Jimmy Junie came with me & gave him a Ball. W. rained nearly all day looks like Clearing up now. very wet & sloppy
28 Chored this Morning began to Pull turnips about 10 Oclock JB came to help. W. fine clear. Frank some better
29 JB plowed in sod behind barn along bush awhile this morning & I helped Br C kill 2 pigs Then we all pulled Turnips.W. fine warm clear Frank some better
30 PB went to Ws Plowing Bee on Gannahil Harrington's farm JI & Dave Puller turnips after the frost was off . W. fine warm clear
31 I started a little after 2 Oc this morning to go to Toronto with Br. N he had gone when I got there. Then I walked to Agincourt Station on the Nipissing. got well serenaded by a Lynx on the Markham road about 5 Oc. AM. went to Toronto for some German school Books that came to me by Express from Elkart Ind rode home with Br N's. W. very fine clear white frost last night
Nov 1 Pulled turnips awhile AM Chored Pm W. a little rain AM. cloudy PM. Cut a tree in Scarboro bush that we thought had Coons in it but we found none
2 JB & Dave drew 4 loads turnips AM. (they also drew 4 loads on Thursday AM) I chored & went to Belford we all Pulled Pm. finished about 3.30 Oc Pm then JB & Dave went home & I went to Cedar Grove W fine cler
3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on {Blank space} by R'd H Barkey JD's were here when we Came home + Abaham Dower Came Pm. W, fine a few drops of rain Pm
4 Drew in 10 loads turnips W, very fine cler
5 Drew in 17 loads turnips with 2 teams. Frank is better again. W. East wind. began to rain at dusk from east
6 Drew in 10 loads turnips which finished them W. Cloudy mild
7 Drew two loads Potatoes out of field into little Orchard & Pitted them. Chored Pm. W. clear AM rained nearly all Pm Nancy & Adeline went to quilting at M Neighswanders
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Nov 8 Took 6 ewes to Br N's & bought Galloway Bull from Br S's I intend to fatten him on shares. AM I & Dave took last potatoes 15 bags into cellar & drew 3 loads wood Pm W. rather cold. a slight squaul PM. Heard that Josiah Parsons shanty south of Br N. was burned this PM. & his 3 children burned to death: shocking!
9 Dave Plowed in root ground. I chored & went to Cherrywood AM. Took Some chop to Br S's Chopping mill in his sawmill. & helped M Dyke clean a lot of Peas brought home chop this evening. W. fine clear. sharp frost last night.
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev H Barkey sermon on St John 10 C by Br C. I & Nancy went to Br C's awhile Pm. W. fine clear
11 I went to see JB to come & help me to draw barley to Whitby. AM. Helped M Dyke to put in some 4 in tiles south of Graveyard PM W. Cloudy mild
12 I & JB took 2 loads 88 bus 19lbs barley to Whitby @ 65 cts. W. drizzly rain a few hours this morning Cleared up PM. road very heavy & slippery Mr Dyke & Dave dug ditch ditch along west side of lane & on Townline past old lime kiln to let water rain east from lane into creek
13 JB took 50 bus 30lbs barley to Whitby @ 65 cts I & R Gourdy dug a grave at Hebron for Michael Burkholders child AM. Went to Funeral PM Dave Plowed in root ground. W. fine clear AM. strong East wind PM. began to rain about 8 Tonight
14 I & Dave Drew some lumber to new barn at M Dykes I & Br C have Traded land I give him my Scarboro fifty acres & the corner field that I bought off CB & $500.00 for Lot No 4 containing 70 acres. {Squiggly line} I took grist 10 lbs wheat to Cedar Grove Mill this evening
15 I & Dave moved some stones out of Cellar at Dykes barn & I went to get in a few logs at Sawmill AM I cut some Cedar logs in Flavius swamp to lay stable floors at Dykes & helped Dave finish putting dung on potatoe pits PM. W. hard frost last night ground frose hard
16 I went to Markham Dave & W drew Horse dung on heap in field below garden I & W brought load of Planks to Dykes This evening W. Cold clear
Sunday Novr 17 at home all day. W. Cold Windy Clear frose hard
18 I Drew Cedar from Flavius swamp to Dykes. AM went to Belford PM. W Pulled down south garden fence front of house & dug out lilac bush & Plum trees. Plowed it up & brought 250 2 in tiles PM W. very Cold Clear windy
19 Helped Carpenters Boyd & his two men at stables at Dykes Cut a few more Cedars in Our little swamp in N W Corner field. W. very Cold. rather Cloudy windy
20 I drew some lumber AM Went to J D for my mother & took Janet McGaw home PM. her time is up with us. Boys drew wood AM W. & RW sawed some rail timber PM. W. very Cold. windy Looks like freesing up
21 I asked hands to thresh tommorow W helped RW saw a few Cuts & then he & Dave drew wood Carpenters finished stables. W. Cold. windy
22 Threshed 187 bus Oats & 47 spring wheat all went well Finished before 4 Oc {O'clock} W. slight dribbles of snow from East
23 I & W Drew scattered stones on heap at Dyks {Dykes} barn. Dyke helped Dave Cut wood. W. some snow from west AM. all thawed Pm
Sunday 24 at home Br S's & CB's were here. AB's awhile PM. W. a great deal Milder looks like opening out
25 Helped Br C kill a pig & Went with W to unload 500 2 in {inch} tiles at M Dykes to drain Barn walls AM Took Dave & his trunk home PM. W very very strong west wind calm tonight pretty cold
26 I & W Chored AM brought in Plows & built a Culvert at end of lane. Then we went to D Brands Sale PM. I bought a Crowbar at 80 cts. W. Cold this morning very Clear & beautiful through the day. Cold again this evening the roads are as good as June frost in yet
27 I Taught German School in Hebron Chapel in my Br Cs place he has been teaching the last few weeks & today he has the Threshing Machine & Could not leave home W. Cold windy
28 I chored AM. JB was here at noon I went to ABs & JD PM to ask them to help to kill hogs on Saturday W. Cold a little flurry of snow PM
29 I went to meeting at Cedar Grove AM. C Bang of Michigan & L Hoover of Rainham Preached on St John 3 C ~ 16 V made ready for killing hogs PM Br C & L Hoover were here a little while PM W. very Cold Clear
30 Killed our 7 hogs. W. very Cold & windy. Coldest day this season a little squall of snow about noon
Dec 1 1872 Sunday at home all day. W. milder snowed from East nearly all day about 4 in fell. mild tonight
2 Helped Nancy fix up things rendered lard. W very soft snow going fast. Just now blowing up again. 9 OC looks like getting Colder
3 Helped Br N kill hogs. W. mild a little snow. thin sleighing
4 I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. W. Fine mild thin sleighing
5 I & Nancy Helped Br C. kill hogs W. mild Cloudy
6 I helped Br S's kill hogs. W. fine mild
7 I didn't do very much got Cold in nose & head {g?} Frank front shoes removed AM. W. fine mild
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Luke 15 C by R H Barker M N {...?} & Abraham Burkholder were here PM W. fine mild a little flurry of snow last night. a little thin sleighing
9 Chored. got bad Cold in head. W. very Cold windy
10 Bought barrel salt at Cherrywood @ $1.60. AM Auctionered a small family sale for my Mother PM I bought sugar kettle @$1.25 3 sap buckets @ 6 cts & Cross cut saw @ 50 cts hoe @ 6 cts W. some milder
11 Went to Whitevale AM Chored & Put brine on 1 tub full of Pork PM. W. Clear sharp. thin sleighing
12 Helped CB kill hogs. W. fair, not very Cold
13 Took 5 bus grist spring Wheat to Cedar Grove Mill AM didn't do much PM Have bad Cold in head W. pretty Cold, Cloudy
14 Brought home grist of flour & took out some Chop to Cedar Grove mill AM Helped M Dyke Clean up 5 1/2 days threshing of Peas PM. W. Milder looks a little like a storm
Sunday 15 Went to Flavius' they were not at home then went to Br C's he was not at home. then went to Br N's & found them at home. W. very windy AM. Calm PM. JD Came & Took my Mother home with him this morning & brought her back again this evening
16 I helped JD's kill hogs. W. pretty sharp Clear PM
17 Chored. Put brine on last Pork PM. W. Clear sharp. Barbara Barkey got Married today to old Isaac Moyer from Clinton
18 I went to Markham AM Chored PM Had visitors this evening Br N's Christian Gayman & mother inlaw Aunt Barbara Burkholder Jas Shirks & wife JD's. W. Flurrys of snow. good wheeling & thin sleighing
19 all went to meeting at Hebron Remark by Re {Reverend} H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 12 C by Re C Gayman Visitors after Service Re H Barkey & wife & J Stovers W. fine Clear Br C & family were here this evening. snowing now 9 PM
20 I brought home Chop from Cedar Grove Mills AM Chored PM. W. about 9 in snow last night soft drissle AM
21 Chored AM Put in & fitted 2 windows in Dyke's stables PM. very Cold Job. W. very Cold sleighing fair
22 Sunday at home CB's youngsters were here. W. very Cold
23 We killed & dressed 4 geese AM. started to take them to Markham PM. turned back at Silver Spring farm (D Reesor {Junr's) too Cold, windy. snow squaals {squalls} from west JB was here for some feed at noon
24 Intended to kill Galloway this AM. Br S {Simeon} & his man Came but it was so cold that we Postponed it. I went to Markham PM. W. very Cold Clear
Christmas 25. We all & my mother went to Br S's by Invitation to help Dispatch a splendid fat Gobbler. W. Cold pretty strong blow from East
26 Chored. W. Snowed slowly from east all day
27 I & little Herman went to AB's to help kill Goat & Beef. W. Cold AM. Milder PM
28 I Br S & his man J Davis killed Galloway Bull W. a great deal milder. snowed slowly. large flakes
Sunday 29 I took my Mother to JD's awhile staid for dinner W. Clear pretty Mild
30 I helped CB at threshing. W. rather sharp CB's & Old Isaac Moyers were here tonight JB is here tonight
31 I helped Br S finish threshing about 3 PM JB staid till I Came home & Cut some sheaves with my Cutting box for himself. W. milder Cloudy
January 1st 1873 at home all day McMs were here at noon & Br Ns & Br Cs this evening. W. mild Cloudy
2 Took 6 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills AM went to JDs PM. W East wind sleet & slight rain PM
3 Chored & brought home Grist PM. Shot 2 black squirrels. busst nipple out of rifle. W. mild. heard that Mother in law is sick
4 I & Nancy went to see Mother in law she is pretty sick with inflammation. W. clearing from West AM fine PM JH Ramer's Came to stay all night
Sunday 5 I opened Hebron & put on fire but there was no Preaching heavy snowstorm from East all day
6 Chored AM. Went to help C B kill a hog PM sprained my back in helping to place the scalding trough. had to go home. W. fine Clear. didnt snow very much
7 didnt do much. back lame yet. W. mild yesterday
8 didnt do much. Chord a little. W. some blowing
9 Went to Belford AM. I to Br S's PM. W. very sharp
10 Chored. W. very Cold Clear
11 Chored. W. very Cold Clear
Sunday 12 All went to JDs. W. pretty mild. East wind tonight
13 I went for Dr Mc. AM. Br C has a bad spell again Caught Cold. a little Congestion on the lungs. Chored PM W. drissly rain. thawing pretty freely
14 Chored AM. Went Belford PM. I & Nancy went to Colon Reesor's this evening they were not at home
15 Helped J D thresh. W. heavy storm W. some west wind wind & snow from East AM. Cleared up PM. mild tonight
16 Helped Br S & R W kill a beef for Br C PM W. rained nearly all AM. & again this evening Br C is not much better yet
17 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's & brought H Barkeys daughter Sarah to work for Br C. S Lehmans were here this evening. W. Cold north wind. Clear
18 Chored. W. Pretty Cold
Sunday 19 at home. W. pretty Cold Nancy had a sick spell after supper. vomited & Pain on stomach some better now bedtime
20 I got Frank shod AM took small grist Chop to Cedar Grove mill PM W. dribbling snow all day. Nancy better again
21 I & Nancy went to Finlaws. W. snowed fast from East all day. Mother inlaw some better
22 Chored. I & little boys Cleaned some tailings for Chop PM Br S's were here this evening. W. fine Clear
23 All went to A B's. W. very sharp East wind pretty Cold
24 Chored AM. made road through field below garden PM. lane pretty well filled up Snowed from East last night & all AM. snow pretty deep. Mild
25 Took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills AM I & Nancy went to Belford PM. W. pretty Cold Clear
Sunday 26 at home all day have lame back sprained it again yesterday. W. pretty Cold
27 Chored. was at Br C's nearly all AM he is some better but he is not up much yet. W. fine Clear
28 brought home Chop AM Chored PM. W. very Cold JB Came to saw wood for my Mother PM
29 Chored. W. very very Cold. J B sawed wood for my Mother AM. & then we filled a bed for her PM
30 I & Nancy went to see her Grandfather at Jesse Reesors & visited awhile at B G Reesor's they moved back from the Township of Hay where they lived some years & now live in Jesse's old house. W. pretty Cold
31 Chored W. fine Clear. Cut some beef for Br C. he is getting better
Feb 1 went to Br Cs AM to meet M Dyke & made bargain about Dyke renting the farm that I got from Br C. I & CB shovelled snow at Hebron PM.John Cobers & Matty Cook were here this evening. Matty is staying all night W. frosty Cold
2 Candlemas day. Sunday All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Re {Reverend} H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Re Jos Barkey about 3 dozen visitors PM. all JD's Finlaw's youngsters. Uncle Joe's younsters Janet & John McGaw & B F Reesor & wife W. Clear very Cold
3 I & J B & little boys tramped some loose Oats in old barn with horses. W. fair. mild. Cloudy
4 Cleaned Oats about 30 bus {bushels} AM Chored PM J B went home PM W. fine Clear thawing
5 Chored I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W fine Clear
6 I Nancy & my Mother went to Uncle Joseph's old place Where his son Christian lives & Called awhile at J B's W. very fine clear
7 I Nancy & my Mother went to Br inlaw M Ns W. foggy this morning Cleared up very fine today
8 I & little John went to Walkers to get horses shod Walky was not at home. Chored W.squally AM Clear PM
Sunday 9 All went to Br C's he is generally up all day W. Cold. pretty strong NW wiind all day. Calm tonight
10 Thawed Br C's Cistern Pump AM Went to get horses shod PM shop was full Heard today that Henry Barkey daughter Fanny was buried in the Township of Hay yesterday. She was married to Joseph Smith of the Township of Vaughan W. very Cold last night
Feb 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Re H Barkey sermon on St John 3 Chap by R & J Hagery Finlaws & Altona Daniel Hoover's were here PM W. fine
12 I helped C B saw wood. J B Came to work for me. he Cut some dead trees in Old bush W. Clear
13 I & J B drew home some wood & helped M Dyke Clear 75 1/2 bus Peas & I went to show old W M where to Cut some sawlogs in my Pine bush this evening. W. sharp clear
14 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's They were not at home then we went to Br inlaw David Hoover's. staid for dinner. W. pretty sharp AM. mild PM cloudy
15 went round neighbourhood awhile AM with Br C's mare James Morrison to see if we could find the dogs that worried 3 or 4 of Br C's sheep last night. Could make out nothing helped them to bleed & skin one PM. Br C is able to go out a little again W. very fine Clear pretty sharp
Sunday 16 all went to Br Ns. W. mild. sharp East wind PM
17 I & little boys Cleaned grist I took it to Cedar Grove Mill PM. Br C & his family were here at Turkey roast today. W. very fine mild Clear Br S's were here tonight
18 J B Came this morning & Cut wood AM Then I got Br S's Oxen & J B drove my Horses & we drew in 9 sawlogs out of my bush at Dykes PM. W. Mild thawing
19 Drew in 1 logs W. fine Clear
20 Drew in Six, 6. logs AM & a lot of fine wood logs home & brought home grist tonight W. fine Clear, East wind tonight
21 I took Pork out of brine AM I JB & Noah Burkholder drew oat sheaves out of old driving horse loft into new barn PM. W. snow from East AM Clear west wind PM
22 I JB & NB. drew soules wheat out of old barn into new W. pretty Cold. Clear
Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Luke 10 C by Re {Reverend} H Barkey. AB's were here after service. W. very Cold Clear
24 Chored AM I went to Markham PM W. very Cold strong west wind some snow AM
25 Thawed Br C's Pump AM I & RW hung up our Pork PM. W. very Cold
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26 I & Nancy went to J H Ramers Called at D & M C Nancy has Cold. Got wolf teeth taken out of young mare Nells mouth at Bambridges W. fine Clear
27 Shovelled some to get out through field AM went to George Tran's sale with Br S & his boys PM W. very heavy snowstorm from East last night & awhile this morning roads drifted pretty bad but the storm did not Continue long enough to fill them up altogether
28 went to W Morrison's AM took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. fine mild clear
March 1 I & M Barkey shoveled snow at Hebron AM. I went to Markham PM W. mild
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting Remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 19 C by Re H Barkey M N {J...?} were here PM. W. fine mild.
3 Chored I asked some hands to thresh on Wednesday Finlaws were here. W. very strong north wind getting very Cold
4 made ready to thresh went to J D at noon to get him to come & help to set Machine. I went to Cedar Grove this evening W. very Cold strong air from north
5 threshed. Put on new belt. great bother. stretched continually. had to take it off and put on the old one old machine went well then threshed 96 boxes soules wheat & 130 bus Oats got done before sunset Simon Hoover's Came this PM. W. sharp getting milder
6 Chored. got stiff leg. Br Cs old mare kicked me yesterday went to Whitevale PM W. fair mild
7 I Nancy & my Mother went to D Burkholder's W very fine clear
8 Took home Br N's long sleigh AM. I went to Cedar Grove to hear D Brenneman & Wismer Preach PM. W. very Blustery & windy
Sunday 9 We & my Mother went to CB's W. mild
10 I Nancy & Br C went to Whitevale to get Deeds made for the Land that we exchanged in the fall. AM I cut wood & went to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine clear
11 I & J B Cleaned wheat AM I took 45 bus 41 lbs Soules wheat to Cedar Grove Mills PM @ $1.35 per bus W soft Snow about 5 in last night & this morning nearly all thawed today fine clear PM Isaac Moyer's moved today
March 12 I & Nancy & little girls went to meeting at Hebron to hear Wismer Brenneman & {G...?} Preach. Christian Burkholder & wife were here PM. W. mild
13 I & J B drew home 8 logs from Dyks bush AM & 9 logs from old bush PM. W. very fine mild Clear
14 I & J B drew home 4 logs from old bush AM I went to Cedar Grove & J went with mee as far as Br Ns PM then we filled 20 bags with barley this evening we intend to take it to Markham station in the morning. W very fine
15 didn't do much J B went home this morning. W thawing & raining nearly all day. very warm & clear
Sunday 16 at home all day. awhile at Br C, W. very high wind last night & all day. water pretty high
17 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham & a little while to J A Ramer's PM. W. fine mild Clear sleighing
18 Went to S Lehmans. W. East wind some snow Coming going home
19 Helped M Dyke Clean Peas Measured up 81 bus W. fine Clear W Morrison {Junr} was Married today to Isabella Duncan
20 I & M Dykes went to Br S's this morning to sign Lease I went to Cedar Grove. Chored PM. Commenced to make a Fish net for Br S. W. soft snow, heavy this evening
21 Chored. W. mild. a little stormy. snow about 9 inches deep
22 I went to Markham with sleigh. snow soft
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Little John was not very well so I took him & Flavius to Br S's & went to meeting again. all went to Br S's after service remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Re H Barkey. W. fine West wind PM
24 went to W Morrison's this morning Chored today J B was here awhile PM Br C this evening W. fair Clear
25 Chored. W M & his wife Isa. & Jae Wideman's were here PM. W. some wind & snow from East. mild
26 Chored worked a good while at fish net W. snow nearly all day from East wind turned to north tonight
27 Chored & shovelled snow. helped hold a {top?} hog for C B & then one of our own PM. W very strong north wind last night. Scarboro town line blocked full some places mild Calm today
28 I & Nancy went to Finlaws & Called at J H Ramers W. mild. Sideroads full of snow beginning to thaw PM
29 Went to W Morrisons AM to try to hire his son Charles. offered him $18.00 per month but he wants $19.00. Could make no bargain Chored PM W. rain nearly all day. snow getting soft
Sunday 30 Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Re H Barkey sermon on st John 4 v C by Br C. J D was here at Dinner. Jane Duncan Came PM to stay all night. W. Cold & stormy North wind last night & this morning. Calm today. thawing again
31 I & W M Chored some Oats that he is buying off me AM. then we went to a sale at Cole's on Reynold's farm PM. I bought Hay Knife at 40 cts W. soft snow AM. very fine Clear PM
April 1 Chored. Br' inlaw John Hoover was here. W. fair blowed up from East this evening with a little snow
2 Hired Charles Morrison @ $150.00 for 8 months & he does his Own washing Went to John Storer's sale PM. W. mild, pretty strong west wind sleighing about gone
3 tapped about 50 trees sap runs well. W. fine Clear
4 Tapped about 20 trees sap didn't run very well was about sick PM better again this evening. W. East wind PM
5 Chored gathered some sap PM. W. pretty heavy thunder & sleet this morning. showery & some thunder nearly all day
Sunday 6 at home all day Br C & his family were here PM. W. drissly rain nearly all day snow going
7 C Morrison Commenced work this morning he boiled sap AM & I went to Br S's to help kill a pig didn't kill it. I boiled PM & C chopped wood W. very foggy & dull. Close. water pretty high
8 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Belford PM W. rain about all last night & all day. spring Coming
9 Cleaned Oats. swept up barn & cleaned out stable W. rained all day. very dull weather
10 I boiled a little molasses out of some sap that was left on Monday C shovelled out the lane & got Nell & Frank shod & Chopped some in old bush. W. Clear nearly all day west wind
11 Good Friday I & Nancy went to Flavius W.
12 I went to M Dykes & to {S?} M AM I & C sawed some logs at wood shed PM. W. very fine, Clearest day this good while
Saw a Proclamation at sawmill today to the effect that Parties wishing to Catch suckers or Mullets must get a Licence to do so or get fined I suppose
Easter Sunday 13, Br S's & C Bs were here & Br Ns PM. W. fair. beautiful Clear
Easter Monday 14 I took my mother to JD's AM round home PM Br C's were here awhile. W. fair
15 I boiled sap. W. strong East wind
16 I took Jess & Cent to Bambridges to be shod Adeline & Susanna went with me & then we went to J H Ramer's to get Caroline to work for us she was not ready. W. very strong East wind began raining heavy about dark this evening. roads good
17 Cleaned seed spring wheat & Grist of wheat & Chop. W. soft snow from East all day Gathered some sap & rain water after sapper
18 I went to S M & helped J Davie draw in our logs AM I & C took back lumber PM. W some drissly AM Clear PM
19 I & C drew 1 load lumber & he took Chop to Cedar Grove Mill AM drew 1 load Planks to Dykes & 1 load home PM. I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove & brought Chop home this evening. W. Clear Cold wind PM
Sunday 20 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on st Luke 7 C by Re H Barkey JD's were here PM. W. Cool. Clear
21 I boiled sap busy all day. C drew rails from M Dyke along 11 conc to Fix fence along north W. corner field w. Clear cool wind some squalls of snow this evening
22 I went to Belford this morning C boiled sap till I Came he began plowing sod in field behind Old barn PM I wen to SM & Cedar Grove mill this evening W. Clear Cold wind hard frost last night
23 Helped Br S kill big pig & brought home Grist AM Plowed a little PM J H Ramer's were her PM Caroline Ramer Commenced to work for us today W. Clear
24 both Plowed. W. Clear AM Cloudy PM. cool
25 both Plowed. W. fair Cool wind hard frost last night
26 C Plowed I went with Carpenters to M Dykes awhile AM to start them to finish horse stable then I boiled sap. brought home load of lumber this evening W. Cool Clear Willie & Isa were here tonight
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron. remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C. went awhile to Br C's PM. W. fine. Cool Clear
28 both Plowed. finished sod behind old barn. W. fine Clear
29 I sowed about 6 bus spring wheat in field East of dam. Little John gang Plowed it C plowed last years root ground in same field W. fine Clear
30 I & Flavius Put 8 new Pannels Pickets round south side of Front garden. C Plowed. W. very fine. warm. clear Little John Finished Ganging west half of field East of dam. A M
May 1 Finished sowing & Harrowing field East of Lane with spring wheat. W. fine Cool. looks like rain ronight
2 Cleaned seed Pea's A M. C took plow to shop and I drew some lumbr P M. W. raing A M. rather drissly P M. C plowed below Orchard aftr supper brought home 22 sucker's that Br S. gave me They are Caught in number in the Rouges
3 Both plowed in field of sod below Orchard A M I went to Markham for Norway spruce trees about 60. P M W. rather Cloudy Cool
Sunday Went to Isaac Moyer's at George Travis old place on 4th Con Pickering at noon then to A B's P M W. fine Clear
5 both Plowed below Orchard I & Nancy went to Belford this evening. W. Clear. Cool
6 C finished Plowing this morning. I got 6½ bus Gealand Oats at C B's & sowed them below orchard C Harrowed. I helped finished harrowing P M then rolled them. C began Plow in field back of garden W. fine Clear Cool
7 I rolled spring wheat till supper time then Chored in garden. C Plowed. W. Cold East wind looks like rain
8 Oiled good double harness. W. rain & wind from east all day
9 Oild single harness AM brought home sap buckets & kettles & Chored & I went to Ceder Grove P M. W. rain AM Clear PM
10 C plowed for CB. I Nancy & little John Took Cow Daisy to WM's he bought her for $35.00 W. Clear. West wind
Sunday 11 We & my Mother went to JD's W. fine Clr
12 Went to Samul Hoover's at Altona. went Trout fishing I Caught 4
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& he Caught 4 in a short time Went to M N's for supper W. fine Clear. Cloudy this evening. C plowed in field back of garden, pretty wet yet. My Mare Jess had a fine Mare Colt yesterday morning
13 I went to Br S's for some Goodrich Potatoes A M. Chored P M W. Cold wind. C Plowed
14 Went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R{ev} Joseph Barkey sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Daniel Lehman from Hay. went to Finlaws after service Called at J H Ramer's for 2 Pigs W. fine Clear. Cold north West wind C finished Plowing back of garden
15 Sowed sod field behind barn with Peas harrowed twice & Part third time. W. clear Cool wind N West
16 Finished harrowing Peas & then sowed field back of garden with Oats & harrowed it. W. Clear Cold wind
17 C Rolled Peas & Oats. which finishes Our Seeding I went to Cherrywood A M. & I & Nancy went to Markham P M. bought 9 apple trees at Crosby Nursery. W. fine warm Clear. but Cold wind
18 Sunday. I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans Appropiate Texts & sermon's by Br C & Jos Barkey for the Celebration of the Lords supper. went to Jacob Widemans after service. W. fine. Clear. Cool wind from north
19 I & C Picked stones off big field which is new meadow on East Part. A M I helped James Milroy Put on some Grafts P M. W. fine warm Clear
20 Drew in Potatoes out of Pits & Planted Early Potatoes in both gardens. & Finlaw's were here a little while P M W. pretty warm. a very little rain P M Potatoes well sowed.
21 C Plowed 2 lands sod north of graveyard A M then we planted it with Corn P M. I helped Br C's sow grass seed this morning. W. fair warm Clear
Ascension day 22. at home. M N's Juniors were here Br C's at supper. W. fine Clear
23 Dunged & Plowed little Orchard. I & Nancy went to Belford after supper. W. very warm. Clear warmest day this spring
24 I took JH Ramer's Tilman & Leissy part way home they were here a few days & got 1 bus Peas Chopped at Cedar Grove mills A M
May 1873 24 of May Had Flavius PM to help fix some board fence C Picked stones on Meadow. W fine warm clr bush green. Turned cattle into new clover pasture PM have had Milch Cows in Orchard last week or two
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable Texts & Sermon for the Celebration of the Lords supper by R. J. Barky & Br C Visitors after service S. Lehmans Abraham Hoovers of Picking Jesse Hoover & Esther storey & Isaac Moyer's Children, JB's & BN's wife & Finlawa & Br S's youngster were here at supper. W. very fine Clear
26 I & C overhauled 40 rods fence in 11th Con along N. West Corner field which is in Clover Pasture W. warm Clear looks a little like rain
27 I & C & JB overhauled fence from 11th Con between big field & N W Corner field down to head of dam JB is working for Br N.W. fine warm Clear
28 I brought home harrows from BS AM took 11 bus wheat grist to Cedar Grove Mills PM. started harrow turnip ground below garden C Plowed sod north of graveyard for Potatoes I hauled few stones off Clover. W. fine
29 I harrowed turnip ground AM. went to Br S's barnraising on his Markham farm PM. C drew stones off meadow W. warm AM a little rain & a very Cold blow up PM.
30 I & C finish Picking & drawing off stones off meadow AM Carried about 50 bags potatoes out of Cellar & Pulled weeds out of wheat opposite Br. C's PM. W. pretty Cool. Clear last night frost
31 Washed sheep AM. I & C helped JD Plant corn PM. W. looked this morning like a little frost last night Heard today that P{?} Tilman Moyer of Clinton is Dead
Whit Sunday June 1 I & girls & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks R'd Jos Barky sermon on St John Part of C3 & C by R'd H Barky went to Finlaws after service & to S Lehmans PM. W. fine beautiful
Whit Monday I Cut seed Potatoes AM Kept holiday PM Went to Cherrywood & a few minutes to AB's W. fine Br N & H Barkey came home from the states
June 1873
June 3 Drew dung on turnip ground I talked with BN awhile AM he has been through Pennsylvania Ohio & Michigan in Company with R H Barky. I sheared our sheep PM W. fine clr
4 drew dung. W. very Close, a little rain PM
5 C harrowed & furrowed sod north of Graveyard for Potatoes & I worked in garden AM Planted Potatoes with hoe PM. W. very warm, clr John Stover & wife were here at noon
6 Finished Planting Potatoes AM. C drew dung & I went to Burrows PM Frank is lame on hind by W. pretty warm. Close smokey
7 C Plowed in turnip ground I spread dung Plowed PM had Br C mare with Cent Frank a little better is lame in Cord inside hind leg
Sunday 8. I took My Mother to JD's this morning then I & Nancy went to Old Daniel Hoovers W. Clr
9 Both Plowed in turnip ground. D Stover took away 20 bags Potatoes this evening @ 35 cts per bag they are very Cheap & Plenty this spring. W. Clear
10 Took wool to Cliffs at Altona. went to Simon Hoovers for dinner. W. very Close & warm a little rain. PM. C finished Plowing & Harrowing turnip ground
11 I drew lumber to Mr Dykes for building a Kitchen C rolled & harrowed turnip ground & drew a few loads dung into fallow. W. fine Clr
12 had W Clod to fill dung drew on fallow with 2 teams . W. fine
13 Finished drawing dung on fallow Piled a little that was left in yard W. Clod helped. W. fine Clear
14 I & little boys fixed some fence & Pulled Pidgeon weed AM Chored & Helped stoves bag a load of Potatoes @ 35 cts Per bag PM C is not well went home this Morning. W. very Close warm began to rain slowly
Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at the Cedar Groves remarks & Sermon on St John 5 C by Rev H Barky. JD's were here PM W very warm not much rain last night Old Jack Smi{???} is here, he Came last night
16 Chored & shot a young Hawk in his nest in CB's bush AM Finished Pulling weeds in wheat & went to Fry's for Plants PM W very close shower went round south west at noon
June 1873
June 17 Caught 32 Colorado Potato Beetles on Potatoes in little Orchard, they have been coming from the far west the last few years they have been very numerous in some fields in this vicinity the last year Then I drew 19 logs out of the old bush with hind waggon wheels C is not able to work since last Saturday Morning Saml Brubaker & wife were here awhile AM. W. very warm
18 drew some timber to Dyke's AM took spring waggon to Cherrywood to get Boxing fastened. got 5 half bunches shingles at AB's for Dyke's Kitchen W. warm clr
19 C came this Morning. both worked on road drew gravel W. very warm
20 both drew gravel. W. rather Cooler strong wind. J H Ramer's were here this evening
21 I worked on road C began breaking fallow Isaac Moyers & his Brother & wife & Brother in law & wife were here awhile PM. W dry & warm
Sunday 22 Went to Meeting at the Union remarks by Br C Sermon on St Part of 7 C by R'd H Barkey P Hoover & family were here after service heard this evening that Br S's wife was very sick I went out after dark. fournd that she was better again she was nearly strangled with a drop of molasses in her throat. W. a few drops of rain this morning. Cloudy this evening
23 I went to Markham. got some Medicine for my Mother Cough. got Cent shod. took 2 bags Potatoes to Jose Wideman & got Dinner at J H Ramers & brought 2 Pigs home with me spread some dung & Plowed one round of fallow. a shower stopped us
24 both Plowed. Flavius spread dung PM W. fine rain last night, a showery AM very acceptable grain need it very bad much spring wheat looked very yellow but the shower brightened it up
25 Both Plowed AM. C began to make turnip drills I & Nancy took reaper to Mongolia to get Boxes filled went to Lehmans for supper. W. fine Clear crops growing again
26 I Plowed AM brought turnip drill & Sowed Part PM C finished making drills about 3 PM then Plowed W. fine
27 I finished Sowing then Plowed. C went to Party at Cherrywood PM I & liittle boys Plated {sic} some Potatoes below garden in turnip field after supper W. very warm
June 1873
28 I & C finished Plowing fallow AM Planted some Potatoes below garden & it is rather late but we are trying an experiment hoed Corn and some early Potatoes I & Nancy went to Belgard this evening W. very warm & Close about the warmest day yet
Sunday 29 I Nancy & My Mother went to Meeting at Wideman Appropriate Sermon by RH Baskey & Br C for the administering of Holy Baptism which was Performed by Br. C Ten Converts were Baptised. Vis John Leyman Joseph Koch & wife Elizabeth Barkholder & RH Basky, Daughters Sarah & Anne his son Henry & wife but Could not attend his wife is in Ottawa getting a Cancer Cured. went to Finlaws after service W very warm
30 I went to Markham to buy some shingles & get horses shod. W. fine rain last night & some today
July 1 Chored & drew some old rails home AM I & C helped Br C saw wood M N brought his Machine PM. W. some rain last night, warm today
2 Helped Br C finish sawing & set up saw at home AM. Sawed PM. W warm shower last night & a little PM. Abraham Hock from Clinton was here awhile PM
3 Finished sawing about 70 logs. AM. Mowed swale opposite Br C's PM W. very warm. Close
4 C finished swale & Piled Pea straw dung & I Chored AM Punched thistles in spring wheat & raked & Cocked hay PM. W. very warm. Clear
5 I, C & Flowers mowed swale in field East or Orchard W Morrison was here awhile today he borrowed my Old hay rack. W. pretty warm AM high wind PM
Sunday 6 at home all day. JD's were here at noon Br in law David Hoovers were here at supper. W. warm. Clear
7 Raked & drew in swale East of Orchard 3 loads W. fine
8 C helped Br N mow. I mowed nearly all East half of big field with Machine W. few drops rain this morning. fine today
9 Finished Mowing a little Clover & went to see C Patton to put up Kitchen at M Dykes AM had Flowers & Br C's team & 2 men to draw in Clover about 7 small loads till supper time. W. fine Clear
10 I & C Helped Br C get in 3 loads Hay with team began to rain at 8 O'clock fine rain till 3 PM things growing fine. cleaned grist {?}
July 1873
July 11 I took grist wheat to Forest Mills. Peter Hoover has bought them. W. fine warm Cler. C harrowed summer fallow
12 Mowed Orchard I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. warm Clr
Sunday 13 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove newer by B.C sermon on {blank space} by R.J Wideman. W. very warm clear
14 C Mowed west end of big field with Machine I mowed fence Corners & Chored & Raked part of East half after supper W. very close & fine shower at noon
15 I helped Pattons work at Dyke's Kitchen AM raked Orchard & raked & Cocked west end big field PM. W. fine
16 Helped Flavius Put roof boards on kitchen at Dykes this Morning then I & C Helped Br C's draw in 3 loads hay C's Men helped us draw in about 8 loads PM which finishes our haying. W. fine. Clear
19 Split wood AM I & Nancy went to Altona factory for grain had supper at M N's W. shower this morning very heavy rain PM didn't get wet. very lucky
18 C helped Br D draw dung with team I & Br N finished Kitchen at M Dykes PM. W. warm. showers PM
19 C helped Br D draw dung with team I scuffled some turnips I & little boys hoed Corn & I helped Br C draw 3 loads hay after supper. W. fine cool. Clear
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R. H Barkey Sermon ou St John 9 C by Br. C. JH Ramer's girls & Mafies were here. W. fine Cool. Clr
21 I & C helped Br N bind Diehl Wheat. W. fine Clr
22 I & Br C went to Toronto with my Waggon & his team. took old Potatoes @ 70 cts per bag wool at 36 cts sheep skin @75. Butter @ 20 Eggs @ 15 ct. W. very fair. warm, Clear C scuffled Potatoes & began plowing fallow
23 I & C Plowed in fallow AM thinned turnips PM W. warm
24 I. C. & Steele hilled sod Potatoes & thinned turnips. W. warm
25 C Scuffled turnips AM. Both hoed PM. W. warm fine shower thunder this evening
26 Thinned turnips AM. C went to MC Frets barn raising PM I & Flavius & Br C's man Cut East half fall wheat near Br C's PM W. warm clear
Sunday 27 went to JD W. warm
28 I & C helped Br C bind fall wheat W. warm. shower
29. hoed turnips awhile, then Cut rest of wheat ner Br. C's W. warm shower PM
30 Cut about 10 acres of wheat field near Hoovers. Br C & his 2 men helped. W. fine clear
31 Finished field near Hoovers R W helped W. warm Cler
Aug 1 I & C hoed turnips. W. warm cler. Tho's Ansley an old school mate was here at noon
2 nearly finished turnips I took Emaline Raymer Part way home after supper. She is working for us. W. warm. shower PM
Sunday Aug 3 we & my Mother went to Br N's. W. fine clear
4 killed Calf & drew in 2 loads wheat from near Br C's AM both plowed in fallow PM. W. fine clear
5 Plowed AM fixed road at dam & drew in 4 loads wheat off old land PM
6 drew in all wheat. 10 loads. Flavius helped. W. fine. W. fine clear S Lehman's were here
7 I scuffled all turnips & I & Nancy went to Belford this evening C helped Burkholder thrash. W. very warm close
8 C Plowed I raked wheat stubble AM & Plowed PM. W. fine clear
9 C finished Crossing fallow & I finished raking stubble AM. drew in rakings 4 loads PM. W. fine. pretty warm
Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by RH Barkey Sermon on St Luke 16C by Br C. went to Colon Reesor's after service W. fine clr
11 Chored C helped BC Pull Peas a little while then in rained Cut some oats in field back of garden PM. K I & C helped Br N thresh AM then came home (C stayed to finish) I & Br C cut 3 rounds oats then it rained a shower
12 Cut a few rounds Oats the it rained a shower. Cleaned up finished the field PM Helped B.C in his field below our line after supper. W. fine PM
13 Helped Br C finish his field till noon bound ours PM. W. fine warm
Shocked our oats AM Cut spring wheat
Br. C's helped W. fine clear
all spring wheat till about
3 pm , a shower stopped us a m W. fine cler PM Plowed late Potatoes pm
Aug 17 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B.C sermon on by R H Barkey. Visitors Rev H Barkey JH Ramers & some of Jac Wideners & David Ramer's young folks. W. fine Cler
18 Pulled Peas with horse Rake work well am helpd B.C cut spring wheat Pm W. Cler.
19 Pulled Peas am C & Flavius helped B C cut Oats Pm. I & Nancy went to Cherrywood & to AB awhile Pm W. fine clear
20 Finished Pulling Peas till 4 Oc Flavius helped PM then set home Pm W. fine clear
Power W. fine clear
21 Flavious helped Anderson thresh, I & C drew in 10 loads Pm. W. warm
22 I & C drew in 10 loads Peas. W. very Close warm
23 Threshed 299 boxes fall wheat. W. shower last night Cooler today
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Coler's AM went to J B's Pm his wife is sick W. fine cler
25 I & Nancy took yarn to S Lehmans C mowed fine Corners W. fine rain lat night Cler today
26 Cleaned up barn floor & turned Peas am finished drawing in Peas 2 loads & a load fence corner hay PM W. fine cool cler
27 I & C drew in spring wheat 2 loads Nancy helped unload Pm. W. fine
28 I & C & Flavius drew in Oats 10 loads W. fine warm Clear.
29 I begin raking spring wheat stubble Finlaw came am C began harrowing fallow am. helped JD Pm I & Flavius cut nearly all oats below orchard W. very warm close
30 Finished raking spring wheat stubble C harrowed then we cut last Oats till noon bound them Pm W. warm Close
Sunday 31 We & my mother went to AB's W
Sept 1 I & C ridged up fine rain last night Shocked Oats after supper W very windy
2 I sowed 4 acres wheat for Br N am helped on my place C plowed W fine clear
3 I & C finished Plowing till 4 Pm brought in very big load spring wheat raking W. Cloudy drizzle tonight PM
Aug 1873 Sept Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cober's AM went to J B's Pm his wife is pretty Poorly W. fine cler
25 I & Nancy took yarn to S Lehmans to get woven C mowed fence Corners W. fine rain last night Cler today
26 Cleaned up barn floor & turned Peas. finished drawing in Peas 2 loads & a load fence corner hay PM W. fine cool cler
27 I & C drew in spring wheat 9 loads Nancy helped unload Pm. W. fine
28 I. C. & Flavious drew in Oats 10 loads W. fine warm Clear.
29 I begin raking spring wheat stubble Finlaws came am C harrowed fallow am. he helped JD Pm I & Flavious cut nearly all oats below orchard Pm W. very warm close
30 I finished raking spring Wheat stubble C harrowed then we cut last Oats till noon bound them Pm W. warm Close
Sunday 31 We & my mother went to AB's W. showers last night
Sept 1 I & C ridged up fine rain last night windy today
2 I sowed 4 acres wehat for Br N am he plowed for me
3 I & C finished Plowing till 4 Pm took in very big load spring wheat rakings this evening. W. Cloudy drissling tonight
4 Chored AM. began to sow wheat about 3 PM W rain cleared up PM
5 I finished sowing & harrowing wheat. C helped Br C Plow W. fine Cool clear
6 C furrowed out wheat field & I went to Cedar Grove AM I & Flavius drew in Oats below Orchard 3 loads for us & one for himself Pm C got got Nell shod Picked stones off wheat W. very cool
Sunday 7 I. Nancy & my Mother wen to meeting at Wideman, Lords supper was Celebrated went to Christian Burkholder's at Uncle Josephs place W. Cloudy rained PM
8 I & Nancy started at 4 am went to Finlaws then they went with us Berry Picking into Whitchurch didn't get many got a good few Hazelnuts had a fine day & a Pleasant time. W. Cool this morning. beautiful today C helped Br N Plow
9 C finished Picking stones off wheat then we fixed some fence. AM. Cleaned Wheat PM. W. fine clr
10 I took 52 bus 50 lbs Treadwell wheat to Major MIlls @ $1.23 per bus I sold it last week it is about 2 cts higher at the present time C helped M Dyke thresh. I took a grist to Cedar Groves Pm W. ifine
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Sept 1873
11 Thanksgiving day all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B.C sermon on {blank space} by Rev A Barkey Went to Br C's Pm
12 Cleaned wheat Am I took 52 bus 25 lbs to Magor Mills Pm
13 Cleaned wheat Am I took 39 bus 55 lbs to Major Mills at $1.25 ct then I and Flavius went right across to Markham for some dressed lumber for Flavius. W. Cold blow up last night. fine shower. pretty cold today
Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Hebron Appropriate remarks & Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Revd J Barkey & B C. Daniel Smith & wife from Vaughn & Henry Barkey J W & wife & Mrs Oberholter from Buffalo were here. W. Cool. Cler
15 split sawed wood Am. Chored & killed a lamb PM W. White frost last night froze Potato tops Cloudy AM. rain nearly all PM
16 Split wood. . pretty Cold. windy
17 Finished splitting wood AM. Finished pulling Foxtail in turnips. W. Clear AM. a little sprinkly Pm
18 Picked small stones off Clover AM. I & Nancy wen t to Markham & C began to Plow near B.C, Pm W. fined warm Cler, Br C & Br S started for the Township of Hay this PM
19 I & little John Cleaned Old barly am I took it to Markham station Pm 31 bus 32 lbs @$1.5 per bus C Plowed. W. rainy wet AM. fine Cler PM
20 I went to Whitevale this morning drew some stone AM Finished Picking stones off Clover Pm went to Whitevale this evening W. Cler very Cold wind
Sunday 21 at home all day. Isaac Moyers B. N. & J. D's were here W. fine Cler
22 C Finished Plowing near Br C. Both Plowed Pea stubble. James Morrison Cut Clover seed W. Cloudy began to rain about 5 Pm
23 Both Plowed AM I & Flavius Put window in Dyke's Kitchen & Put on Battings. W. fine Cler
24 I went to Cherrywood to C.B's this morning then Plowed. Br N helped us today W. fine Cler
Chored awhile. AM then C Plowed & I took 10 bus Oats
Sept 1873
to Br S's to get chopped after dinner then Plowed W. fine rain last night & this morning cler today Br. S & C came home from Hay last night then B.C started this PM to go to Clinton to Conference
26 I & C finished plowing Pea stubble W. Warm, fine
27 I. C & Br N Plowed in fall wheat stubble near Hoover's W. very warm. I went to Markham station to meet Br. C this evning this is my 37th Birthday
Sunday 28 All wen to Br S's very warm, sultry
29 C topthreshed Oats I & Nancy went to Cherrywood & to AB's for dinner. both Plowed Pm. W fine rain am
30 Both plowed. W Cool. Clerr
Oct 1 I & C helped Br. C thresh. W. Cool, west wind Clr there was meeting at Hebron today. Rev D Shirk from Waterloo is visiting this vicinity
2 Piled some wood & drew 1 load Clover seed AM drew 5 more Pm. fixed boards on waggon base, it is very short this year. W. fine Cler. rather warmer had a short visit from R Joseph Hag{illegible} daughter and Miss Shants from Waterloo J{illegible} Dan Hoover's brought them
3 drew small Jag Clover seed. Then I & Nancy & all the Children went to M N's my Mother went Br C's C went to Markham Fair. W. Cler. Sharp Cold wind a little Cloudy like rain
4 C topthreshed Oats I chores AM. Took 2 bags peas to Br S's to get Chopped & went to J Stover's. PM. W. rain all AM. & a good while Pm.
Sunday 5 I & little girls started to go to Meeting at Cedar Grove. Jess the mare got Sick, I turned back girls went on forth. Mare better again. Br. N. brought a second Cousin of mine this evening his name is William Burkholder he comes from Ohio. W. fine mild Cloudy
6 I & C dug Potatoes on sod north of graveyard with forks. W. Very Cold. bitter north wind
7 I & little John brought a 2 yr old Cow and 2 yearling heifers from J Stovers. I bought them for $30.00. AM Took 10 bus Oats to Chop at Br S's Pm. W. fine Cler
Oct 1873
Oct 7 Ground frose last night C helped T Hall thress
8 I & little boys Made2 barrels Cider. W. very fine C helped Hill thresh
9 Boiled sauce & finished digging sod Potatoes. W. very fine Simon Hoover's were here today
10 Boiled sauce & dug Potatoes in turnip field they were planted the 27th & 28th days of June the Harrison & Garnet Chili Kinds with a very fine Crop W. fine Cler beautiful I & Nancy went to Belford this evening
11 Both plowed AM. Picked a few apples Pm W began to rain about 3 Pm I & Nancy went to AB's this evening
Sunday 12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 10th Chap by Rev Joseph Hagey & Rev Abraham Martin. Visited Enos Hoover & Esther Storey J B's wife Finlaws & Abraham Martin & wife & a few young folks were here this evening W. Cool. Cloudy
13 I & Nancy wen to Meeting at Widemens sermon on St Luke 10th Chap by R Menno Cressman from Waterloo & W Hagey & Martin after which Candidates were Nominated for the Ministry for the district East of the 10th Con of Markham When the following Brethren were nominated {illegible Viz?} David Burkholder, Menno Burkholder, Samuel Hoover, John Hoover & Jacob Reesor. and it Pleased God in his Infinite goodness to once more let me stand for in return for which I hope he will grant me grace to lead a new life of thankfulness went to Finlaws after service. W. pretty Cool. looks like rain Finlaws son Peter Came home with us tonight
14 I & girls & Peter went to Meeting at Widemens again when the Candidates drew Lots & it fell to Bro Samuel Hoover/ may the Lord be with him, went to JH Ramers after service. W. very fine Cler beautiful
15 Both plowed AM. Picked apples Pm W. fine warm
16 I & C finished plowing in field near Hoovers AM Picked apples Pm W. fine . Cler. very warm
17 I drew out Cord wood for Flavius AM Took 10 bus Oats to Br S's to Chop Pm. C harrowed west half of field back of old barn AM drew on dung Pm W. Cler
18 drew dung AM. Chored Pm. W. Cloudy am rainy Pm. I & Nancy went {Second Page} Oct 1873 Nov
Oct 18 I & Nancy wen to Belford this evening
Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to David Hares on a visit they live on Lot No 10 5th Con Scarboro. W. fine mild, rather cloudy
20 I & Nancy took 10 bus grist to Cedar Groves Mills am then went to Michael Frets. I & he went awhile to Jas Breaks sale. W. Cold wind am soft snow C plowed for his father & heavy rain pm
21 C plowed for his father am began in Oat stubble Pm. I killed a pig & chored. W. Cool. windy
22 Both plowed in Oats stubble. W. Fine Cler
23 I & little John Made 70 gals Cider I plowed awhile Pm. W. rainy
24 I boiled sauce. plowed awhile Pm. W very fine
25 Both plowed. W. fine Cler
Sunday 26 at home. Br N's were here. W. Cloudy cool
27 C. finished plowing oat stubble I & Steele divided Potatoes in little orchard. W. Cloudy. Cler at noon mild
28 I took 14 bus Oats to Br. S's to chop Am C drew dung on Pea stubble. rained till 3 pm then C drew dung & I shot 3 Black squirrels in old bush
29 I went to Belford & Whitevale AM C finished drawing dung. Both began Pulling turnips Pm. W a little snow last night. Cold. north wind today
30 Pulled turnips. W. ground a little frozen thawed Pm
31 Pulled turnip W. fine. W Burkholder threshed Peas
Nov 1 drew in potatoes out of pits AM I took Emaline Ramer home PM C finished pulling turnips Pm W. ground white with snow this morning all away tonight
2 at home all day AB's wife was here & JD's awhile Pm W rather Cloudy a little rain PM Robert Dimmer{??} Died yesterday of Typhoid fever and there are several other cases through Markham this fall
3 Drew wood into woodshed & C drew in 3 loads turnips Received a visit this evening from Manasee Frets & wife & David Frets & wife & Br C. W. rough wind. Calmer tonight
4 Drew in 20 loads turnip. W. Calm fine Cler
5 Finished drawing turnips 17 loads W sharp. Calm. Cler
6 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's W. sharp ground frose this morning
7 Chored awhile then Plowed in dung on Pea ground. W. Cler, frose this morning
Nov 1873
8 Both plowed. W. cloudy. rain last night. a little this morning
Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron. remarks by Rev S Hoovers sermon on St Mat. part of 16 C by Br C. Br S's youngsters were here PM. M N's dau Elisabeth is here tonight W. Cloudy
10 Chores & Cut some wood in old bush I & Flavius built a Store room at end of Dykes house PM. W. fine Cler hard frost
11 dug out stones in garden AM. finished plowing in dung Pm. W. frost am milder Pm
12 C helped CB build stump fence I & Nancy went to quilting at AB's W. about 5 in snow last night. Cool Cloudy today
13 Tied up Cattle. brought in sheep. Cleaned Peas & took them Br S's to get Chopped. W. Cold, looks wintry
14 Drew 2 sawlogs. sleighing thin. sleigh creaks like January
15 I got Frank shod C cleaned out henhouse am Cleaned out mouths of drains Pm W. geting softer
Sunday 16 at home CB's were here W. mild thawing
17 Drew wood into shed. & I went to D Hoover's am C took Oats to get Chopped at Br S's & I went to funeral of Ulrich Burkholder's Child at Hebron PM. sermon by Mr Finch. W. rather Cold E. wind
18 Put up new hog post AM. C cut lying wood in old bush. I didn't do much dont feel well. W. Cold
19 Helped Br C kill hogs. W. fine cler
20 I Nancy & little boys wen to Markham to get boots got dinner at JH Ramers. W. Sharp. Clear good roads for wheels
21. Chored split wood in shed a m . I & C battened store room at end of Dyke's house Pm. W. snowed till about 2 Pm. pretty fair sleighing now
22 C drew home Cordwood out of old bush I chored & asked hands to help Kill hogs on Monday. W. Mild
Sunday 23 at home all day. W. mild
24 Killed our hogs. W. snowed last night & AM fine Pm
25 Helped Flavius kill hogs. W. pretty Cold
26 Took Pig & Potatoes to Mrs Smardon. Pig @ $6.00 pork Potatoes @ 60 cts per bag. W. sharp this morning. fine today sleighing fair
27 Helped JD kill hogs. W. snowed nearly all day sleighing getting pretty good
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28 Helped Br S's kill hogs. W. sharp this morning, fine today
29 I drew a load of lumber home AM Chored Pm C chopped drags in old bush. W. fine, sharp
Sunday 30 I went to Meeting at Cedar Grove alone little boys have all got Whooping Cough & Nancy staid with them. remarks by R H Barkey sermon on St John 3 C 16 to 22 V by Rd S Hoover W. fine. Br S's were here Pm
Dec 1 Chored C flailed Oats Am Cut drags in old bush & a few near old dam Pm. W. snowed Am Cloudy Pm Cold
2 I didnt do much Am pretty sick. C threshed Peas A M & drew home 7 drags Pm. I & little boys took Chop to SM Pm. W. soft snow & rain pm East nearly all day . warm tonight. thawing
3 I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. W. rainy all day
4 Went to Cedar Grove AM. Chored Pm. C helped Sanderson thresh yesterday & Am today. he helped Br S today Pm W. sleighing all gone. very very high wind last night & today. trees going down in all directions
5 I & C helped Br S thresh. W. fine. sharp pretty Calm I went through my bush at Dykes. about 50 pines blown down, not very much hardwood
6 I helped Br C kill 2 pigs AM I & Nancy went to Belford PM. W. fine. pretty mild
Sunday 7 at home. Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Hebron. I staid with my Mother shed is not very smart. CB's were here awhile Pm & Br C this evening. W. fine reports state a good deal of damage by the late storm. JD's bush & a good many more were unrooted ---
8 I & Adeline wen to Markham. am Chored & asked some hands to thresh on Wednesday: Pm W. Cloudy AM Snowy Pm rained pretty heavy this evening
9 Went to let the cutting of my logs in Dykes bush to old WM am asked some hands to set machine PM. Finlaws were here today. W. rather snowy at noon JB came here. he intends to help to thresh & cut wood for my mother.
Dec 1873
10 Threshed, about 250 bus Oats. Couldnt mark boxes ran Out too fast. & 121 Boxes spring wheat. machine went very well. W. fine. mild. Cloudy, good wind
11 Cleaned up barn floor & Grist A M C threshed a few Peas & banked turnip Cellor with dung. & I took Grist Oat Chop to Br S. Pm. W. a little Snow last night. soft. going again today
12 Chored. A M Took Grist 12 bus wheat to P Hoover's mill Pm. C chopped in Old bush W. soft cloudy
13 Chored. C threshed Peas Pm. W. began to snow early this morning very heavy quit about 3 PM about 8 in deep pretty Cold tonight
Sunday 14 at home all day. W. mild.
15 Went to S M. A M Chored Pm W. Mild
16 B Took small load of straw to Henry Stover & brought home grist from P Hoover's A M Chored P M. had a short visit from Jacob Kendrick & wife PM. All went to Br Cs tonight. W. fine beautiful
17 I went with Br N. Old WM. & Hugh Clark of Scarboro through Dr N's bush & J Ds & my Own bush to look at the fallen Pine trees I sold 9 of mine @ $30.00 per tree to Mr Clark to be taken at his own risk to be paid for when taken away on in 3 months. Chored Pm. My mother is Poorly. Br N. went for Dr Black PM Dr McCausland has been very sick with "Typhoid" fever & is not able to Practice yet.
18 C came this morning to work his last half day of his time so/we sawed Cordwood in old bush Chored Pm. W. fine soft, snow going. Dr. Black Came to see my Mother this evening. he thinks there is danger of her getting deranged. as she was 2 year's ago
19 Chored. W. soft snow from East. lightly not much fell
20 I went to Markham to Dr. AM. & I & Nancy went to Belford PM. W. a little snow this morning fine today. sleighing thin. my Mother a little better
Sunday 21 at home Flavius's were here Br S's & Br C's Pm & C B's awhile tonight My Mother rests better today W Burkholder Came tonight to thresh Peas tommorrow
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22 I helped W Burkholder thresh Peas awhile W. sharp
23 killed our beef Br C & his boy P Mitchel helped. W. fine beautiful as April. thawing a little. My Mother is rather better
24 I took Beef hide & 5 geese to MarKham. Henry Stover's Child was buried at Hebron today. W fine mild
Christmas day 25 at home allday. Meeting at Hebron e Couldnot go. waited on My Mother she rested very bad last night. better today Henry Stover's were here Pm. W. Mild Cler
26 I helped Nancy render tallow. W. some snow
27 Chored AM. Went to Belford PM. W. soft snow
Sunday 28 at home all day. AB's were here PM W. rather Colder. My Mother about the same
29 Helped Br C clean Peas AM took grist Chop to Br S's PM W. storm & blow from west
30 Went to P Hoover's AM Chored. PM. W. Cold Aunt Esther Armstrong & Uncle Samls wife were here today
31 I & Br C went to Markham I took 3 geese Sold them for $2.00. AM Chored PM Aaron Shants & his sister from Waterloo Br S youngsters & David Reesor's youngsters were here awhile PM. W. fine milder
Jan 1st 1874 at home all day Br S's J D's & Br C's were here David Burkholder's Called awhile PM W. fine mild Clear
2 Helped Br C kill a beef A.M W Burkholder Came this morning to thresh Peas helped him awhile PM & I & Nancy went to Freeman's on P Milne's farm on Townline near Br S's & to Cedar Grove this evening W. mild
3 Helped W B Thresh Peas. Cleaned 49 bus P>M W. soft
Sunday 4 I & Children went to meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with my Mother remarks by H Barkey sermon on St Luke 2 C by Br C Menno Burkholder M N's Enos Hoover & Caroline Ramer were here PM W. like April snow Just all gone the air took it away roads muddy, blowing pretty heavy tonight
Jan 1874
5 Choral AM went to Dykes bush with John Milroy PM sold him some small building dimber W. fine like April
6 went to Belford AM. helped Br C clean Oats PM W. sleet & snow nearly all day. not very Cold my Mother is very weak in her mind we have to sit up with her
7 Chored. W. Cold rain nearly all day. Ice on trees
8 Chored & waited on My Mother. W. soft. Ice falling off trees. Getting Mild sleighing middling
9 Waited on my Mother she is getting worse. she keeps standing on her feet the most of the time & her mind wanders greatly. P B's were here. W. mild snow this evening
10 Chored helped CB Br C's Clean a few Oats PM P B is here drawing home drags out of Old bush. 18 My Mother no better. sitting & sleeping in a Chair all last night & all day. sitting yet. W. mild a little snow PM
Sunday 11 My Mother sat & slept untill after dinner then she awoke & we put her to bed. she ate a little occasionally. This evening between 8 & 9 she awoke again with a little help she walked the floor & ate heartily now she has laid down again. a little after 9. W. fine. pretty good sleighing
12 Went to Mannassee Frets's for their girl to work for us AM. Went to Old W M's after dinner young W Ms were here PM. My Mother took a turn for the better last night is rather better today. W. fine mild
13 Chored. My mother about the same W. some snow from east this evening
14 Chored went to Belford PM Dr Machel was here seing my mother this evening he is giving her the same medicin that Dr McCausland gave her two years ago. he & D Mc are in Partnership in MarKham W Cler
15 Chored & went to my bush at Dykes to meet the Ma{s}t men. they are intending to Commence to dress those that they bought off me Helped Br C to bring a Cow & Calf from Stover's PM W. vry Cold. wind from N West
16 P B Came to draw drags I helped him draw 14 W very Cold Cler My Mother rested very well after taking 2 pills last night
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Jan 1874 Feb Feb
17 I & Br S. & his son Tilman killed one of Our beefs Br S takes 3 quarters & P D takes 1 quarter. Jacob Wideman's were here today W. Milder sleighing good
Sunday 18 at home all day Br Ns were here My Mother rather better
19 I waited on my Mothr all day she is pretty restless Nancy went to Funeral of Saml Ramer's Child with Br C. W. mild rainy Pm
20 Chored. Sarah Nighswander & her son & Daughter were here. W. Cold. I took grist Chop to Br S's AM
21 I went to David Hare's AM let him Job to draw my sawlogs. W. soft
22 Chored. My Mother rather better W. soft rainy
23 Chored. rendered tallow Finlaws were here W. Colder all ice
24 I Took beef Hide to Markham. sleighing pretty good
Sunday 25. at home. my Mothr about the same W. pretty Cold 26 I went to Cedar Grove PM. W. a squaal of snow
27 Chored.. S Lehman's were here today & Simon Hoover's this evening. W. Cloudy soft snow PM
28. I took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills. W. Cold
29 Chored Threshed a floor of Peas. W. pretty Cold.
30. Chored AM. Went to P Hoover's Mill. W. very Cold My Mother rested very well last night
31 Brought home grist from Mill AM I & little boys Cleaned 10 bus spring Wheat for Flavius @ $1.15 cts per bus PM W. very Cold AM. getting Milder PM. My Mother pretty Smart. General Elections Came off on the 29th Just Great defeat of the Torys. Gilles defeated in South Ontario by Hon Malcolm Cameron Majority 149
Sunday Feb 1 at home Children went to Meeting at Hebron Visitors after service. Christian Burkholder Pas. & wife & Abraham Hoover & wife 8th Pickering Br S's youngsters this evening. W. very Cold good sleighing my Mothr is pretty smart. rests pretty well Great accident at Stouffville yesterday. Double headed Engine exploded. & killed 2 men & wounded several more one of them was thrown about 150 yds over the top of a house
Feb 1874
Candlemas Feb 2 Chored & threshed 2 floors Pm W. heavy blow from East snow light am. heavy Pm cloudy all day
3 Chored. Took Pork out of brine. W. Mild about 6 in snow fell yesterday. Mannasse Frets's were here this eveing
4 I went to Dyke's bush am Mast men drew away the last Mast today I & Nancy went to Belford Pm My Mother rests very well now. W. mild Cloudy
5 Helped R W hang up Br C's Pork then he helped hand hang Our's AM. Chored Pm R Saul Hoover & wife were here this Evening. W. Cold
6 threshed a floor of Peas AM J B helped me thresh all Pm. W. sharp am some snow Pm
7 took 6 bus Peas to Cedar Grove Mills brought them home Pm. W. sharp. Cler. My Mother does not rest
Sunday 8 at home all day Br S's were here. W. fine Cler
9 Chored Am. I & Nancy wen to J D's Pm to see little son W. pretty Cold, sharp west wind
10 Chored Am. I & Adeline. & hired girl Elisabeth Frets went to Markham Pm. W. mild. a little snow, Martin Raymer died of smallpox at Hagerman's Corners this morning
11 I went to B.S.S. Am. J H Ramer's were here when I got home. W. fine Cler beautiful
12 RW. helped me Clean some Peas I & little boys measured them up 22 bus. got old barn ready for Clover Machine W. Strong East wind all day pretty Cold
13 David Ramer's Clover Machine Came here at noon threshed our little bit of seed, hardly 2 bus Poor W. rain & some lightning last night & nearly all day
14 went to Markham. W. fine. sleighing pretty good yet
Sunday 15 at home. I & Nancy went a few minutes to JD's Pm. C B's younsters were here. W. .fine, Cler
16 I went to Flavius AM. S G Reesor's were here on a visit. today. W. mild squally, windy few inches snow last night
17 Br N & his son Peter helped me kill a beef Am I delivered the meat Pm sold it at. front quarters $4.00 per Cwt hind $6.00 W. pretty Cold.
18 I went to WM AM Chored PM Old M.Neighswander were here awhile Pm W. pretty cold
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Feb 1874
19 Chored AM Took 10 bus grist to P Hoovers Mill PM D Neighswanders were here AM. W. milder. Cloudy Pm Finlaws Came this evening to stay all night
20 Chored AM brought home grist Pm. W. Mild. fine John N Ramer died of smallpox last night
21 Chored. Nancy wen to Markham & to J H Ramers with Br. C. I went to JD's Pm. W. soft snow nearly all day I went to Belford this evening. My Mother pretty smart
22 Sunday at home girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove with Br. C's Br N. & Br S's were here Pm W. Cler
23 Chored. W. heavy west wind. some rain last night thus Covered with ice this morning. Mostly thawed today
24 Chored & threshed 4 floors of Peas. W. rather mild
25 Took grist Chope to Br S's this morning then gave My Mother a ride to Br C's, he was not home then I brought her home again. then I & Nancy & then the Children went to Ab's. W. sharp East air am. light snow pm
26 Brought home Chop from Br S's this morning then Nancy & My Mother wen to JD's on a visit she stood it pretty well. W. Cold sharp air from west
27 Chored & took some wood from Br C's to Hebron Went to Cedar Grove this evening. W. fine Cler this is my son Abram's 2nd Birthday
28 went to Saml Shank's this Morning to ask him to help me to dig a grave for Josephus Stover's Child. then to Br. S's to get Measure AM Dug grave Pm. W.
March 1 Sunday I & Nancy went to the Funeral at Hebron Sermon by Br C & A Ramer Geroge Lohman & Michael Frets's were here Pm. W. very fine
March 2 Chored AM drove Cow to Br N. Pm I & Nancy went to Old W M's this evening W. very fine
3 I & Nancy little boys & My Mother wen to Br N's on a visit W. mild rain this evening
4 Chored AM. Went to ask Henry Stover to help thresh Peas Pm. W. Cloudy windy sleighing good
5 Helped Henry Stover thresh Peas & went to Funeral of John Milroys Child. W. Cold. wind
6 threshed Peas. Cleaned 37 bus Pm. W. strong wind from East. some snow pm
Mar 1874
7 threshed Peas. W. a little rain & strong wind from East Am frose as it fell. Ice on trees thawing pm I took Elisabeth Wiseman home this evening with sleigh very tough travelling.
Sunday 8 We & My Mother went to Br C. W mild strong squalls of snow west wind
9 I threshed Peas. W. very strong north wind. squalls of snow col
10 I wen to Cedar Grove Am threshed a few Peas pm W very strong North wind
11 Chored AM. Hlepd Br C's Clean some Peas Pm. W. Cold strong north wind. Calmer tonight.
12 I & Henry Stover Cleaned 30 bus Peas & threshed spring wheat rakings. W. very Cold, some north wind I hired Joseph Atkinson today @ $17.00 per month for a term of 8 months, washing not included to some on 2nd April
13 I & Henry Stover finished threshing spring wheat rakings & cleaned it 4 bags wheat & a lot of chicken feed. then threshed a load of Peas which finished our threshing. W. very Cold. North wind
14 I went to Cedar Grove AM I took Frank to Cherrywood to be shod & Nancy went along to AB's. Pm. W. Clear pretty Cold air from north
Sunday 15 at home. David Hare's & J D's were here M Dyke's little baby died this morning
16 Chored I wen to SM. Pm Nancy went with me to Dykes. W. very mild Cler
17 I & Adeline went to funeral of M Dyke's Child to 2nd Con. Pickering. W. Mild Cloudy, a little Misty roads pretty bad
18 I & Nancy went to Markham W. very mild cloudy heavy rain this evening roads very bad
19 Chored AM. Went to SM & to David Hare's Pm W. mild rain this morning
20 Took 10 bus grist Oats to Cedar Grove mills am got Nell shod at Walkey's Pm. W. fine Cler Uncle John Burkholder was here over night
21 Helped Br C's Clean Oats Am brought home grist Oats Pm. W. fine Clear, roads bad
Sunday 22 I & Nancy wen to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 10 Ctr Rev H Barkey
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Mar 1874 April
CB's were here awhile Pm. W. Clear. Squalls of snow Pm
23 Chored. W. very high & Cold wind last night & today squalls of snow
24 Went to Old A Burkholder's am to see for a girl for the summer got none. I & boys Cleaned some tailings Pm. W. Cler milder
25 I & Nancy went to Henry Stover's to see for a girl engaged One. AM. I & John went to J Parson's in Scarboro to engage 2 pigs @ $2.00 apiece Pm. W. Cloudy, pretty Cold wind
26 Chored. W. some ran last night & am Cleared up Pm. very high wind tonight
27 Chored Am Helped Br C's Clean Oats Pm frose hard last night W fine Cler
28 I went to Cedar Grove am Chored Pm. W snow squalls frose hard last night pretty Cold
Sunday 29 John & my Mother kept house & the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev Saml Hoover sermon on St by Br C W. fine Cler
30 I took waggon to Cherrywood to get tongue lengthened & Box fixed AM. Jos Atkinson Came to Commence work at noon then he Chopped a little the we took a grist to Cedar Grove Mills. W. Cler. Cold N wind
31 I & Nancy & little boys went to Finlaws Br C went with us to Markham station he is going to Waterloo. W. fne Cler but very Cold air from north roads pretty good. 8 Concession dusty this evening
April 1 I brought home waggon from Cherrywood & Joe went to help put in logs Am. both piled lumber Pm. W. fine pretty sharp
2 Both piled lumber Am. drew in logs Pm W. Cool Good Friday
3 We my mother & little boys went to Br S's W. Cool, Clear a very little snow last night. Keeps Cold. freeses hard every night
4 Both Piled lumber. W. very Cold from N west, water pretty low, they cannot saw quite all the time
Easter Sunday 5 I & Susanna wen to Meeting at Cober's J D's were here today. W. Clear AM began to snow from East about 4 pm. Snowing yet at bedtime
March 1874
Easter Monday 6 at home AM I & Nancy went to Markham Pm Brought Br C home from station as he came from Waterloo {illegible} roads wet with snow & mud about 5 in snow fell at night, going fast again. air much warmer
7 Both Piled lumber. W. mild. Cloudy Pm
8 Both Piled lumber. W. mild. Cloudy Pm
9 Both Piled lumber. W. fine Mild
10 Both Piled lumber. W. fine Mild, frost every night
11 Both Piled lumber got last logs in this evening W. Cold blustery wind a little snow last night some squalls through the day
Sunday 12 at home. AB's were here at noon Br S's awhile Pm & Br N's at supper W. fine Cler pretty cold wind
13 Both Piled lumber. W. fine. Cler looks like storm tonight
14 Piled Some lumber AM Joe & John brought home a load PM. I Chored & went to Belford. M N's were here awhile Pm . W. fine showers AM a little Pm, last night was about the first without frost that we have had the last few weeks
15 Finished Piling lumber & Covering Piles. we got 260 logs Cut. They Produced nearly 53,000 feet of lumber. W. fine, rather Cold wind Pm
16 I & Joe sawed shingle timber in Dyke's bush AM I & My Mother went to JD's Pm. took some butter to send to Toronto with him tommorrow, helped Joe to saw some wood in old bush when I came home. W. fine, mild Cler, frost last night
17 I & little boys drew a load of sawdust for bedding (Straw is very scarce this spring) AM. Cleaned grist & Chored PM. Joe split wood in Old bush AM W. Cloudy AM. snowed soft & slowly Pm
18 I & little boys drew load sawdust am Joe split wood. Sawed Pm. W. fine Cler
Sunday 19 I took Adeline & Susanna Part way to Meeting at Cedar Grove. JD's were here at supper Br N's Came this evening to stay with My Mother. She does not rest very well W. fine Cler. looks like rain tonight
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20 Cleaned Seed Oats Spring wheat & Peas W. rainy all day Brought Henry Stover's daughter Christina to begin work
21 Sawed wood in Old bush. I went to W Clods this evening to buy some suckers he has caught 1200 in the Big Rouge since Thursday but he had none on hand this evening. W. Cold north wind. Calm tonight
22 I & little boys Cleaned Clover & Timothy seed I went this evening to see if Clod had suckers, he had none Joe took a bag of Peas to Cedar Grove Mills this morning to get Chopped & brought it home this evening, split wood today. W. fine Cler
23 I & Nancy & Herman & Benjamin wen to M N's & Simon Hoover's on a visit. W. fine Cler. pretty cold
24 I & little Flavius Went to Cedar Grove Mills am Finlaws & J H Ramer's were here Pm I bought 100 suckers at W Clod's this evening @$2.00 W. fine Cler. pretty cold air roads pretty good
25 I cleaned & salted fish & Joe took grist Chop & wheat to Cedar Grove Mills this morning then we sawed some drags & split few rails in old bush Joe cut wood in woodshed & I chored Pm W. stiff East wind began to snow from east about 3 Pm. snowy yet bedtime
Sunday 26 I & little boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev D Hoover sermon on St Mat 18 Chap by Rev H Barkey. JD's were here after service W. snow all went away. Mild Cler
27 Cut wood in Old bush AB got 15 bus seed spring wheat Pm. W. Cold frose hard last night
28 Joe drew off stones & stump of field opposite Br C's I wen to see James to dig drain AM went to see Mason Pierce with Br. C Pm W. fine Cler. frose last night
29 Chored, burned stump & helped Jarvis Cross townline near Br C's house with tile drain Pm. W. fine Cler hard frost last night
30 Pulled down old garden fence front of house & began to put in new Posts. I & Joe helped Br C's load of Potatoes after supper. W. fine Cler. frost last night
May 1874
May 1 Worked at garden fence AM Br. C helped awhile Joe Sawed Pickets & fixed fences {illegible} I & Nancy went to Markham Pm. W. fine Cler frost last night. Joseph Barkey's sone John died last night
2 I & Joe worked at garden fence AM sowed about 5 1/2 acres spring wheat on west part of field back of old barn. W. fine Clear Pm warmer
Sunday 3 I Nancy, my Mother & little boys went to JD's W. fine Cler
4 Had Bee to fix Church yard fence at Hebron Joe finished harrowing spring wheat then helped till noon drew some Scantling to finish fence then plowed opposite Br C's W. fine Cler. I took 2 bags Potatoes to W Clods this evening to pay for suckers
5 Sowed part of field back of garden with Peas Joe ganged them in JB came & finished garden fence & I & he fixed old board fence around field back of old barn. I bought 50 suckers of W Clod this evening for $ 1.00 W. fine Cler
6 I finshed Sowing Peas am harrowed some Pm Joe finished ganging till supper & began to plow north of graveyard. W. Cler. blowed up Cold pm
7 I finished harrowing & began to Roll Peas helped JB Put in Posts on East side of lane after supper little John rolled. Joe finished plowing north of graveyard. W. fine. Cool, Cloudy tonight
8 Joe ganged in field near Hoovers I & Nancy took hired girl home this morning, she is not well, then I finished rolling Peas Am sowed & harrowed spring wheat north of graveyard. I & JB sowed grassseed on it this evening. W. fence warm Cler
9 Joe ganged I rolled spring wheat north of graveyard then took 12 bu Oats into field near Hoover's Couldn't sow too windy. I went to Funeral of Uncle Peter Reesor's wife, she died on Thursday. W. strong west wind very warm
Sunday 10 at home. my Mother & Children went to Br C's Pm then I & Nancy went to AB's they were not at home. W. very sultry & warm dry
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May 1874
11 I & JB sowed 24 bus Oats in field near Hoovers little John Harrowed Joe finished ganging at supper time & then helped to harrow I helped JB at lane fence Pm . W. fine Cler dry
12 I drew 2 loads Culls for lane fence Am began to plow below garden Pm Joe helped after supper. W. pretty warm Cler
13 I & Joe fixed a little fence then both Plowed below garden got done & I sowed it with Oats John harrowed it once, JB finished lane fence Plenty of suckers at Br S's now there has been some obstruction or low water or some other cause that kept them back in the little Rouge untill a few days ago
Ascension 14 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts 1st C by Br C AB Reesor was here at noon. I & Nancy went to AB's PM. W. fine Cler beautiful
15 Joe Plowing south of graveyard and I finished harrowing Oats AM Plowed East of Orchard Pm. W. fine Cler
16 Both plowed till about 10 am when a shower stopped us Sowed Peas south of graveyard & East of Orchard Pm Joe staked fence along 11th Con W. blowed up Cool Pm
Sunday 17 at home all day JD's were here at noon John G Hoover's wife died last night. W. Clear & Cloudy a few fine showers rainy tonight
18 Chored in barn AM, filled drain & plowed opposite Br C's Pm. W. fine rain am Cler Pm
19 I began to sow Oats opposite Br C's & Joe plowed swale where we put tiles AM. sowed swale & finished harrowing & Joe fixed fence Pm W. fine Cler
20 Sowed grass seed south of graveyard & East of Orchard & below garden AM sowed 1 bag plaster on pasture field (big field) & 3 bags on N West Corner field which is intended for Meadow. I got 1/2 bus Early rose potatoes at AB's after supper. W. Cloudy
21 Joe plowed little Orchard am I rolled where we sowed grassseed sowed Orchard with Oats & rolled oats opposite B. C's Pm
May 1874
Joe harrowed turnip ground Pm. W. Coold wind Cler
22 Planted 7 drills Potatoes in turnip ground back of barn AM. Joe drew dung back of barn Pm where we intend to Plant some Corn & I drew a load of lumber. turned Cattle to pasture yesterday evening it is rather short yet. W. fine Cler
23 I went to Markham Joe Plowed down Manure. ^ am I rolled little orchard & I and little boys drew old boards & rubbish out of lane. & Joe harrowed Corn ground & took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. looks a little like rain
Sunday ^Whit 24 I & some of Children wen to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with My Mother remarks by Br C Sermon on by Rev Joe Wideman Finlaws were here at dinner Jac Wideman's at supper W. Mild some Cloudy few drops rain Pm Mare Jess had fine horse Colt yesterday
Whit Monday 25 I & little boys went fishing with lines to little Rouge this am Caught 35 nice Chubs W. Splendid rain last night & this Morning heavy wind Pm. I had to fix some board fence on Pickering townline that blew down
26 I went to Cherrywood & trimmed several apple trees am I & John Picked stones off Meadow Pm Joe Plowed Potatoe ground Pm W. fine clear
27 I & J B worked at up & down board fence behind barn Joe Drew rails from Dyke's bush & furrowed out Corn^ ground after supper. W. fine warm Cler Br N's Br S's & B.C were here Pm with Rev C Gayman & wife & Rev Culp & Deacon Hoch & wife from Cuyuga this Pm
28 Sowed 3 Pecks Western feed Corn and about 14 drills of Canadian hill Corn in north end of East side of field behind barn. I helped JB finish fence behind barn awhile Pm Joe dug in garden this evening. W. very, very warm & growing
29 dug some in garden then both finished Picking stones off Meadow till supper. Then Joe drew rails & I put on some grafts W. warm cler
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May 30 Meeting & Sacrement at Hebron today (Conference Met at Widemans yesterday) girls went I staid with Nancy & My Mother. Joe drew stones off Meadow W. very warm M N's were here after service Dad Hoovers and Jac Reesors brought Rev's Hallman & wife & Rev Cressman & wife from Waterloo awhile Pm Joseph Hagey Called a few minutes this morning, there are a great many visiting Brethren in the Neighbourhood
Sunday 31 at home all day. Mary Dyke was here Pm W. very warm fine shower about noon. everything growing fine I found a shaped wheat head 2 inches long this evening
June 1 I went to Markham Joe got Frank & Nell shod am I & Herman & Benjamin Pulled weeds in fall wheat Pm very few in it. Wheat looks splendid Joe pulled down fence East of dam. W. fine Cler. Cool
2 Got up at 4 Oc this morning Sent Joe for Dr Black (Cr McCausland has not Come back to Markham yet after his severe sickness) Nancy gave birth to a pretty little girl about 6 am/ nobody present but my self Dr soon Came, all smart, washed sheep Pm. W. fine
3 Built fence abong west side of fallow east of dam. Finlaws were here. W. fine Cler
4 Drew home old rails for wood. Joe fixed some fence Pm S Lehmans were here & Nancy's sister Sarah I brought home grist after supper W. very warm, looks a little like rain
5 Fixed fence along east end of big filed & fixed bas{illegible} I went to JD's to see my Mother she is there since Wednesday Joe began plowing turnip ground & I tended W Hoover at shearing our sheep Pm. W. very warm
6 Both plowed turnip ground. W. warmer Manasse Fret's & Joseph Wismers from Clinton were here awhile Pm
Sunday 7 at home AB's Flavius S Ramer's. Br S's some of his Children were here Pm & CB's this evening W. fine rain some thunder I & little boys went to JD's to see my Mother this evening she is pretty smart
8 Both plowed in turnip ground am Joe began draw dung on fallow & I finished Plowing till supper then took Chop to mill. W. fine Cler
June 1874
9 I chored & harrowed turnip ground Joe Drew dung I took girl home after supper she is not well. W. Cler
10 Little John Rolled turnip ground Joe Rolled Oat field near Hoovers & part of spring wheat with CB's roller I & boys Cut seed Potatoes Pm. W. Cler Mother inlaw & Peter were here awhile Pm
11 I finished rolling spring wheat this morning took CB's roller home then sorted & Cut some Potatoes Joe Drew dung. W. Cool . a little rain
12 I went to Markham Am Br's C & S went with me to station they are going to Clinton I brought 650 2 in tiles after supper W. Cool
13 Brought 350 2 in tiles AM Sowed some land salt on part of spring wheat & took 10 bus Peas to Br S's to get Chopped after supper. W. Cler Cool Joe finished drawing dung & harrowed potatoe ground My Mother is at Br N's now they brought her here this Pm to visit us. she is quite smart she says she feels like another being. rest pretty well
Sunday 14 at home all day Simon Hoover's were here Pm. W. fine warm, Cler
15 Both began Plowing fallow. W. fine Cler
16 Chored. W. rain untill about 3 Pm then Joe brought home Pea Chop & I went to Belford
17 Both Plowed. I went to Cedar Grove after supper W. rain until about 9 am. fine growing
18 Both plowed. W. fine. Cler
19 I & Saml Ramer went fishing to F man's bay with Troll hooks. bad day for Trolling, got none. Fished with worm bait got about 2 dozen fine fish then went to Duffins Creek. Caught 1, then went to Rouge. Caught 11 there then Came home about sunset well satisfied with our days sport W. fine Cler
20 Planted Potatoes. we are planting them late trying to evade the Colorado Beetle they are very numerous this year. W. fine Cler
Sunday 21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with My Mother, she came home again this morning
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remarks by Br C sermon on Romans 12 C by Rev Jos Barkey. Visitors. David Ramer's Finlaws youngsters Ben Hoovers & Emeline Ramer. & Robt Wallace a while Pm he is working in York Township this summer. W. warm Cler
22 Finished Planting Potatoes & I went to JD's raising PM Joe began making turnip drills PM. W. very warm Hoovers had Came awhile this morning with D Kinder & Gotschall & wife from the States I went to J Burrows with Mare Jess
23 I sowed some turnip this morning Picked Potatoe bugs & scuffled Corn & Early Potatoes Joe plowed in fallow. W. very warm, sultry
24 I finished fallow except endlands Joe finished making turnip drills I took grist Oats to Br S's after supper. W. fine Cool
25 I finished sowing turnips Joe plowed headlands in fallow then hoed Corn I helped him awhile Pm W. fine Cool. a nice shower Pm
26 Chored & Cleaned load spring wheat AM I took it to Cedar Grove Mills @ $1.18 Pm Joe went to Party at Cherrywood Pm. W. Drissly all AM & some Pm
27 I went to Markham & then to Unionville to Township Clerk to Register Baby's name & Birth Call her. Esther. I & Joe drug some drags from near dam to saw for wood Pm. W. warm Cler went to JD's with my Mother after supper
Sunday 28 at home all day. AB's were here this evening & Br S's & JD's youngsters Pm I took frank to Burrows this evening to get a Ball put into him, he is lame. W. very warm
29 hoed feed Corn Am. Joe went to another Thing! at Cherrywood Pm. I took some parts of reaper to Mongolia to get repaired. got supper at D Lehman's. W. pretty warm
July 1874
30 Had M Neighsavander to Saw wood with his Machine & Our horse Power. got done at supper time. W. fine Cler
July 1 I & Joe Helped Br C saw wood. W. warm Cler
2 I & Joe worked on road with team I was at home from 10 am till about 3 Pm Saml Brownperger's were here, we are turnpiking Pickering townline. W. Cler
3 Both worked on road with team. finished roadwork W. fine cler
4 Chores & Cleaned grist wheat am Joe hoed feed Corn & I & Nancy went to Belford Pm. I took grist to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. fine rain last night, heavy thunder. Cloudy all day
Sunday 5 We & my Mother went to Br S's. Br inlaw David Hoover's were here at supper. W. pretty warm. Cler
6 I brought home shovel plow. & plowed Corn & Early potatoes helped Br C rig Mower & went to Cherrywood after supper. Joe began harrowing fallow W. warm cler
7 waited on my Mother all day she is poorly W. sultry. fine heavy thunder storm Pm
8 brought home grist & I & Nancy went to Belford Am I began to Mow in Meadow Pm Joe finished harrowing fallow Am W. very warm
9 I mowed untill about 4 Pm then raked after supper. Flavius helped me to Cock Joe went to Colon Reesor's raising. W. warm, Cler
10 Joe went to help finish Colon Reesor's raising am I, Nancy & little boys went to Cherrywood & to AB's at noon Joe Mowed Pm till supper when it rained, rained some this morning
11 I Joe & Flavius Mowed swale in Meadow south of swamp am, raked & Cocked south half west of Creek & some swale that Joe had Mowed before. W. Cloudy am Cler pm
Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St John Part of 15 C y Rev Jac Wideman. W. Cler am, gentle rain this evening
13 Killed a calf AM took skin to Markham Pm W rainy am. Cleared up Pm Joe mowed Pm
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14 I & Nancy took wool to Cliffs went to MN's at noon & the Simon Hoover's at supper W. very warm
15 Drew in 9 loads hay. W. very very warm thunder shower tonight went round west rained a little
16 I finished Mowing big Meadow till Pm Joe Mowed in swale below Orchard then we drew in 2 loads out of swale in Meadow W fine Cool Cler
17 Joe scuffled some turnips & I brought home pea chop from Br S's this morning I waited on my Mother awhile AM she is poorly. Drew in 5 loads hay pm. W. fine Cler
18 I raked last of meadow second time Joe & Flavius drew Flavius swale: that he bought off me in Pea field: In ^last 2 load lout of Meadow then we raked & Cocked below Orchard what Joe mowed. W. pretty warm, My Mother better
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Adeline & John staid with my Mother John is not well. remarks by Rev S Hoover sermon on St Luke Part of 10 C by Rev H Barkey JB's & J Cobers were here Pm. I & Nancy went to CB's after supper. W. very warm
20 Finished Mowing swale below Orchard got done before supper then I & Flavius left at supper W. fine
21 Joe finished scuffling turnips I & Flavius thinned am Drew in swale Pm. 3 loads. W. fine Cler
22 I & Br C Put reaper together am thinned turnip Pm W. fine warm, Cler
23 I didn't do anything eruption all over me like hives, eyes swelled Joe thinned turnip am he Cut roads around Wheat Pm W Cler
24 Cut our fall wheat. I didn't help not well got Br C done Joe raked off Flavius Br C & two men & spence bound, got all cut & bound at 1/2 past 3 Pm. W. fine Cler
25 Finished thinning turnips Joe shovel plowed late Potatoes W. warmer cler
Sunday 26 I Nancy & some of Children went to meeting at Wideman's with Br C. Benjamin got sick on the way with vomiting I didn't got to Meeting took him to Finlaws he got better at noon went to S{illegible} Pm. W. very warm a little rain Pm
July 1874 Aug
27 I drew home lumber I took grist wheat to Cedar Groves Mill & Oats to br S's Joe got Frank shod & began Crossplowing follow W. fine Cler
28 Joe Helped Br S draw dung I plowed some in follow. W. showry. fine rain at noon
29 I Joe & Flavius helped Br C cut wheat. W. fine Cler I brought home grist this evening
30 Both Plowed Am I waited on my Mother Pm she is worse again. we have to handle her like a child. Br C Br N's Br S & a great many more of our sect went to Toronto today to see a large number of Russian Mennonites that are Emigrating to Manitoba about 330 Passed through Toronto last week my Brothers went to see them too
31 Waited on my Mother Am went for Dr Machill Pm. W. fine rain last night some thunder
August 1 Waited on My Mother near all day I & little John Drew in small load wheat Am Rev H Barkey & wife were here Pm. My Mother rests Poorly W. Cler windy
Sunday 2 at home J D's Br S's & Br C. were here My Mother is better (Br S went with a large party of Mennonites as far as Sarnia he thinks they are very nice People) W. fine Cool, pretty windy
3 Drew in fall wheat, 10 loads, good Crop. W. fine Cler
4 I raked wheat stubble am. Joe Plowed, both Plowed Pm drew in rakings after supper 1 1/2 loads. W Cler
5 Both Plowed. W. fine Cler
6 Finished Plowing follow Am. I & Nancy went to S Lehman's Pm. Joe scuffled turnips W. fine
7 Joe scuffled last of turnips AM I & little boys hoed second time. All hoed Pm. W warm little shower Pm
8 Finished hoeing turnips till 2 Pm then pulled foxtail outof hill corn till supper then brought a load of sawdust & little boys took a swim. W. pretty warm
Sunday I at home AM Went to JD's PM My Mother went with us. girls went to Br N's. W. very warm
10 Pulled Headlands in big Peafield & Cut & bound Oats in little Orchard & road partly around Oat field
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below garden Am Started to Pull Peas with rake Pm when a fine shower stopped us then Flavius went home & Joe cleaned up barn floor & I went to Cedar Grove & he cut road in big Oat field W very close & warm
11 Joe harrowed in fallow & I took my mother to Br S's am Pulled Peas with rake Pm. worked well. W. warm Cler
12 Finished Peas back of garden till about 4 Pm Then Joe & Flavius bound swath around big Oat field I & Nancy went to Belford after supper W. about the most sultry & warm day I remember in a good while. Cooler tonight
13 J & Flavius Helped Br C Pull Peas with Scythes I didn't do much, drank rather much yesterday killed a lamb & brought home Chop from Br. S's W. fine Cooler
14 Br C & his 2 men helped us Cut spring wheat n field behind Old barn about 5 acres got done about 1/2 past 2 Oc. then Cut about 3 acres in big oat field got all Shocked up. W fine Cler
15 I & Joe drew in Peas. Flavius helped. CB thresh. Came home between 2 & 3 helped us got in 10 loads. W. warm
Sunday 16 Went to Meeting at Hebron My Mother went too Remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Rev H Barkey Finlaws & JH Ramers were here after service. W. fine warm Cler
17 I started early to Dr Machell to get Pills for My Mother she had a very bad night Br C & his men Came to help at Oats got big field done about 1/2 past 5 Oc did not get them all bound W. pretty warm. looks like rain this evening
18 Finished binding Oats near Hoover Then Cut field below garden did not get them all bound. W. fine Cler very Smokey there are large fires in the north
19 Helped Br C cut spring wheat till 3 Pm then shocks Oats till night did not get done. W. warm Cler
20 Finished binding liitle field & shocking it & big field then cut very near all Oats north of Br C's W. a slight shower Am. very Close Pm
21 finished Cutting & shocking Oats north of Br C's & Cut spring wheat north of graveyard. am. W. fine shower Pm
Aug 1874 Sept
21 Joe threshed a few peas Pm I shot a large ground hog after supper
22 I & little boys took 3 bags Peas to Br. S to get chopped Am Pulled Peas below Orchard Pm which finishes our harvest W. fine Cler. JB was here a little while this morning
Sunday 23 at home all day. W. fine Cler
24 Finished drawing in Peas back of garden 8 loads drew in 2 loads 55 {illegible} Oats out of field below garden till supper set Machine after supper ready for threshing tommorrow. W. fine Cler
25 threshed, all went well with the exception of I & Br S getting lame backs. Put through 180 boxes fall wheat till about 2 Pm & 65 boxes Oats finished shortly after 3 Pm drew in 3 loads Peas till night. W. fine. Cler beautiful
26 Joe helped Sanderson thresh I Flavius & JB drew in last 3 loads Peas. then drew 8 loads Oats out of field near Hoovers I helped to unload my back is very lame P Lehman's were here Pm W. fine Cler
27 Drew 9 loads Oats out of field near Hoovers W. fine Cler
28 Drew in 1 load Oats out of field near Hoover's & 3 loads below garden & 3 loads from field north of Br C's & 1 load spring wheat north of graveyard & 1 load spring wheat out of field back of barn W. fine Cler
29 Joe & Favius helped Br S's thresh am finished drawing in spring wheat Pm W. Cler my Mother was very Poorly today Br C administered sacrement today there was nobody present except our family. She is rather better this evening W. warm cler
30 Sunday at home all day. Joseph Shirks were here a while this am. W. warm day Cler
31 Joe Drew stones off fallow & began to Plow I didn't do much have lame back wen to B S Pm W. Cler
Sept 1 Joe & Flavius Plowed. I chored . W. warm Cler
2 I & Joe Plowed. W. fine Cler
3 I & Joe Plowed. W. drizzly about an hour this morning & a pretty nice shower after dinner. didn't amount to much
4 Cleaned seed wheat & finished Plowing till noon. Joe sowed the field Pm & I harrowed. W. fine Cool
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Sept 1874
Sept 5 I & Joe finished harrowing wheat Joe helped Br N thresh W. fine little shower Am. another Pm
Sunday 6 I & Children staid at home with My Mother Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans with Ab"s JD's wife & some of the Children & Fanny Cobr were here W. fine Cler
7 Chored & Cleaned 12 1/2 bus seed wheat for John Milroy am Took grist Oats to Br. S's Pm Nancy & my Mother went along to Br N's Joe split sawed wood Pm I helped awhile he furrowed wheat am W. warm
8 Joe split wood I helped awhile. Cleaned 20 bus wheat for John Sevell. I let them have the seed at the price that I get when I sell the remainder W. very Close sultry I raked spring wheat stubble this morning. Finlaws were here at supper Helped Br N fix up Hat rack in Hebron Chapel awhil Pm
9 Hewed limbs & helped Joe finish splitting wood AM drew in spring wheat rakings Pm I went to Cherrywood after supper & Joe Cleaned turnouts in wheat. W. very very sultry & dry
10 Thanksgiving day I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on 5the Book Moses 8th Chap by Rev H Barkey Henry Stovers wife was here after Service. W. very very warm. sultry
11 I Nancy & little boys went to Markham took Machine Cylinder to Hewet to get Boxes filled got boots measured for boys Am, I tried plow a little in Pea ground back of garden found it very hard in places drew some old rails for wood Joe began plowing opposite Br C's goes very well W. very very hot. Close & day dry
12 I Plowed in Oat field below garden AM goes well enough I & little boys made 37 1/2 gals Cider at P Lapp Pm. Joe finished Plowing opposite Br C's W. warm
Sunday 13 Nancy & girls went to Meeting at Hebron Sacrement today I & boys staid with my Mother Aug Stover's wife & Uncle Joes widow ere here Pm
Sept 1874
Sunday 13 M N's & CB's were here at supper. W warm
14 I went to Uncle Joesphhus Reesor's to get a tooth extracted this morning Boiled sauce today Joe Plowed in Pea ground back of garden with Iron Plow. Can make out to a pinch W. warm
15 I went to Markham to get Cylinders, it was not done. Joe threshed Peas I helped a little Pm. W warm a few drops rain AM. fine shower Pm
16 I went to Markham & got Cylinders & Mr Hewit to fix it into the Machine. took him home again Pm Joe Plowed. W. Cler Cooler
17 I didn't do much Joe threshed Peas. W fine drissly rain nearly all day. pretty heavy Pm
18 Joe Plowed in Pea ground I Chored & plowed some in little Oat field. W. fine Cler a fine rain last night. it soaked in 3 or 4 inches
19 Both Plowed. W. fine Cler
Sunday 20 at home. Br S's were here. W. Cool Cler heavy rain last night. looks like spring again
21 Plowed Joe Helped Br C's log. W fine Cler
22 Both Plowed I finished Oat Stubble below house W. fine Cler
23 Joe went to Toronto to Exhibition I drew a load of my Clear Lumber to Markham Station Br S sold it @ $24.00 per M. W. fine Cler
24 I drew 1 load Lumber & Joe drew 2 loads I went to Cherrywood Pm. W. fine Cler
25 I & Joe drew last 2 loads lumber Am Joe Plowed & I went to Sawmill for Oat Chop Pm. W warm Cler
26 I & Nancy went to Whitevale this morning then I helped Joe finish plowing Pea ground back of garden & we began in spring wheat stubble behind barn W. fine warm Cler. I shot 3 black squirrels at CB's Corn at noon
Sunday 27 I Nancy My Mother & little boys went to AB's W. Cloudy Am rain nearly all Pm raining tonight This is my 38th Birthday
28 Joe helped T Hall thresh I chored Plowed a little Pm W rainy & drissly I took a hiefer to Br N this morning
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29 Joe Plowed in spring wheat stubble I went to Belford this morning Plowed a few rounds Am. then I went to B.S. Pm. Picked a few apples Pm. W. Cler am Cloudy Pm
30 Both Plowed. W. pretty Cold. Strong N West wind
Oct 1 I Plowed. Joe took some boards to Markham to Cover our lumber pile. the buyer will not take it away until about 2 weeks. then he drew straw from Halls for Flavius Pm. W. Cloudy began to rain heavy at dark. raining yet
2 Joe went to Markham Fair I finished Plowing Spring wheat stubble behind barn & Drew a load Pea straw for Flavius am Chored Pm W. cold. heavy wind
3 Joe began Plowing in fall wheat stubble I went to Boxgrove for a land side for Patteron Plow Am it did not fit, went for another Pm it was right. Then I Plowed a little W rather cloudy, cool
Sunday 4 Nancy & girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove I staid with My Mother JD's were here W. Cool Cler
5 Both Plowed Am. Picked apples Pm W. fine Cler. began to rain slowly. tonight
6 Joe threshed Peas & I chored Am. I & Nancy went to Markham & a few minutes to J H Ramers, is wife is sick with Biluous & Gastric fever several of the family & some of their neighbours had it . W. rain nearly all Am. a little wet Pm
7 I & Joe Helped thresh at Br C's. W. Cloudy
8 I & Joe Helped finish thresh at Br C's Am Joe Plowed Pm. & I went squirrel shooting awhile with Peter & Jesse Hoover. I shot 2 & Peter shot 1 W. Cloudy rain last night
9 I & Joe Plowed. W. Cler. rain last night
10 Both Plowed until about 1/2 past 10 when it began to rain Joe threshed Peas Pm. & I went to Flavius & to Cedar Grove Pretty heavy showers Pm
Sunday 11. I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with my Mother remarks by RS Hoover Sermon on St Mat 8 C by Rev H Barkey CB was here Pm. W. Cool, Cloudy
12 Plowed am killed a heifer Pm. CB's man helped me. W. Cloudy. Cold North wind
Oct 1874
Oct 13 Both Picked apples. W. cold, a few flakes of snow
14 Joe harrowed & Picked stones off field back of gardn I Chored & Picked a few apples. W. pretty fine
15 I made 45 gals Cider Am went to Flavius & Picked a few apples Pm. Joe drew dung on field back of garden. W. beautiful fine Cler very white frost this morning
16 Boiled Sauce. Joe drew dung Flavius filled Pm W. fine cler
17 Drew dung I & Flavius filled am. Joe went to J Clark's rainy Pm I drew dung & Flavius filled W. very fine. Br C & Br S's Came home from United States today
Sunday 18 at home Jane Duncan was here W. Cold wind
19 Finished drawing dung & shook apples am began digging Potatoes Pm. W. fine Cler
20 dug Potatoes W. beautiful & warm
21 dug Potatoes W. beautiful & warm
22 Finished digging Potatoes this evening they were very large & pretty good turnout. W. fine white frost last night
23 John harrowed Potatoes ground & I & little boys Picked odd Potatoes AM dug last of early Potatoes behind barn Pm Joe finished plowing fall wheat stubble Am Plowed a little in new ground second time Pm Flavius spread dung Pm. W. very fine Cler
24 I went shooting awhile Am with Otis W Burkholder, not much game Saw one Black squirrel I shot that went to B's Pm & chored Joe Plowed Am threshed Peas Pm W. fine Cler
Sunday 25 at home. JB's were here Pm. W. fine
26 I chored am Nancy took stowes girl home Joe Plowed. Both Plowed Pm W. fine warm
27 Both Plowed. W. fine Am. rather Cloudy Pm this is the 17th anniversary of My Marriage a little rain last night
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28 I went to Markham Am Plowed Pm. W. Cooler
29 Plowed Rev Jac Wideman & wife Came on a visit little John Plowed a while then. W. Cler very high wind Pm J H Ramer's boy & girls were here today
30 we finished Plowing Pea field second time until noon then began Pulling turnips Pm W. pretty Cold wind Uncle Saml Reesor's were here awhile Pm
31 I & little boys made 57 gals Cider & Joe threshed Peas am Joe Pulled turnips Pm. I didn't feel well W. Cold windy
Sunday Nov 1 at home Br N's were here Pm. W squauls of snow. didn't whiten the ground
2 I & little boys killed a pig am. Joe pulled turnips. I & boys helped awhile Pm W mild
3 Pulled turnips, very white frost last night I quit about 3 pm to tend Mason to fix oven
4 Pulled turnips. W. a little frost last night John Bear died yesterday evening
5 Pulled turnip untill about 9 Oc when it began to rain then Joe threshed Peas Finlaws came am, rained till about 2 Pm then finished Pulling turnips
6 Began drawing in turnips I went to J Bear's funeral Am Drew with 2 waggons Pm took in 12 loads W. beautiful Cler warm
7 Drew turnips with 2 waggons Am & with 1 Pm took in 14 loads I Pitched back in cellar Pm
Sunday 8 Nancy & girls went to Meeting at Hebron I & boys Staid with my Mother Diller's were here a while am. S Lehmans were here Pm & Uncle John Burkholder. Br C's were here this evening W. fine Cler
9 Finished drawing in turnip 6 loads I went to B.S. this evening. W. fine Cler
10 Drew 4 cords wood out of old bush for my Mother Put apples into Cellar & Joe threshed some Peas. I went to Cedar Grove this evening W. pretty strong east wind. Cool Adeline & Suzanne went to wedding at JH Ramer's Emmaline was married today to Benj Hoover our girls went with Br C & his girls
Nov 1874
Nov 11 Joe went to Old W Morrison's Plowing Bee he bought Henry Peter's farm & had a Plowing Bee on it I filled a piece of drain in big Pea field AM harrowed opposite Br C's PM. W. pretty Cold
12 Both Plowed Potatoe & oat ground opposite Br. Cs. W. Cold. Cler
13 Both finished Plowing Opposite Br Cs AM I went to W Burkholder's sale PM. Joe began Plowing turnip ground PM. W. vey Cold. freesing
14 Joe Plowed a little this morning. had to quit frose too hard then he drew Sawed Wood into shed. I didnt do much. have bad Cold moved stoves this morning. W. very Cold. day
Sunday 15 at home. Br S's were here. Br Ns & C B's were here PM. W. Cler. milder
16 I & Nancy & little boys went to J H Ramer's W. fine cler roads good
17 Joe threshed few Peas this morning then both Plowed in turnip land. W. a little rain this morning foggy through the day
18 Both Plowed awhile AM. Joe Plowed PM I didnt do much PM. Revd Jos Barkeys were here awhile. then I went to John Cobers this evening for some tar to Fumigate my head. got a bad Cold. W. pretty Cold. rather Cloudy
19 Joe helped J D's kill hogs. I Chored J B sawed wood for my Mother I helped a little & we fixed Cow manger. brought home old sow today & Pumpninker fixed Cistern Pump & front Pump. my Cold is better. W. Cloudy
20 Chored & Cleaned grist AM I took it to Mill & Joe threshed Peas PM. W. about 2 inches snow last night & AM. tied up Cattle last night
21 Fixed things round stables ready for winter brought home yearling Colt from Br C's AM Cleaned Peas & Joe took them to mill & I made ready for Killing Pigs on Monday. PM W. rather mild. snow not gone yet
Sunday 22 at home. W. blustery. & a little snow from east PM
23 Killed our 7 hogs. W. rain last night Cloudy today some rain & soft snow this evening
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Novr 24 I went to Br Cs this morning to help Kill hogs wether to stormy Came home & fixed things in shop Joe threshed Peas. W snow from west heavy wind this morning a little today I & little John brought home Peas Chop this evening
25 I & Nancy helped Br C kill hogs J. plowed W. fine. no frost in ground. about an inch of snow
26 I & Nancy helped A Bs Kill hogs. W. fine & mild
27 I went to old W. Morrison's A.M. Cleaned out tile drains & enlarged little Orchard PM Joe finished Plowing & w{a}ter furrowing turnip ground AM W mild
28 Made sheep rack & temporary bars between old barn & driving house. W. soft snow near all day
Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Russian Mennonites Child at Cedar Grove. I think I forgot to mention that six families of Mennonites are staying in Markham over winter they arrived in Toronto rather late to go to Manitoba Several families are living in Uncle Saml Reesor's house one of their Children was buried today sermon by Br C on 71st Psalm 23 V. W. about six in snow last night tough sleighing
30 Joe flailed Oats AM & Peas PM I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM rough sleighing pretty Cold
Decr 1 Joe threshed Peas AM. & took grist Oats to Br S's PM. W. some snow. Mild
2 Joe Drew home Cordwood Out of old bush AM went to C Cooks wood bee PM I didn't do much Have sore throat. W. fine mild snow going
3 I done nothing. Joe went to Funeral of Robt Spence AM Cut wood in Old bush PM I done nothing my throat very sore. W. snow nearly all gone
4 Joe drew dung to bank turnip celer AM his time is up at noon today W. very fine clr
5 I Chored. W. Mild. Cloudy. my throat is Pretty sore
Sunday 6 I & boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Rel Saml Hoover & he Conducted a short service at my mother's PM. W. mild Cloudy snow nearly gone
Dec 1874
Decr 7. Chored. fired a few stumps opposite Br Cs W. fine Cler mild. throat pretty sore yet
8 I helped Br S's kill hogs W. fine. pretty sharp cloudy. my throat was better, but a little worse tonight
9 Asked some hands to help thresh on Friday Joe began work today $12.50 per month for 3 months & Joe got Nell & Frank shod AM. I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. Cler a little snow squaals AM. pretty Cold N West wind PM roads pretty good
10 Asked some hands & made a chaff trough in front of new barn AM I & Joe set Machine PM W. fine Cler mild
11 threshed. all went well as could be, we threshed about 75 boxes spring wheat & about 350 bus Oats. didnt Count boxes. W. fine mild some snow squaals AM
12 Cleaned Peas AM. I & Joe took grist 25 bus Peas & Oats to Br S's & got it Chopped David Burkhilder & wife Came this evening & staid all night with my Mother. W. prety Cold
Sunday 13 at home all day Br. Ns were here awhile PM W. Mild Cloudy some snow PM
14 Drew home 9 drags of firewood out of old bush I went to Cherrywood PM. W. Cold about 5 in. snow makes fair sleighing
15 Drw home 11 drags. I took 12 bags Oats to Br Ss to get Chopped PM. W. Cold. sleighing pretty good
16 I went to Cherrywood & to P Hoover's & Joe Chopped AM Sawed a few drags & I brought home Chop & Joe Drew 4 drags PM. W. milder, soft tonight
17 Drew drags 3 out of old bush & 6 from near old dam. W. some squaals of snow mild
18 Joe drew home Cordwood & Culls out of old bush W. rather squaaly
19 Joe drw wood & we boarded up between old & new barn & Covered horse power PM. W. mild
Sunday 20 at home J D & some of his Children were here at noon & C B's PM. W. Cloudy. rather Colder
21 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh. W. mild. Flavius were here this evening J B evening J B sawed wood for my Mother & stays with her tonight
22 Joe drew wood out of old bush awhile AM & took 300 Oat sheaves to Flavius PM Simon Hoover's were here PM {Dec} 22 W soft 1874
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23 I & Joe helped Br N's Kill a Beef A M I & Nancy went to Whitevale P M. W. soft sleighing very thin
24 I & little boys took 6 bus Peas to Br S's to Chop P M W. sharp
Christmas day 25 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Br Cs were here awhile P M. W. fine mild
26 I & Joe finished drawing out Cedar out of Flavius Swamp A M. Br S's youngsters Dave Wallace & 2 young men from Clinton were here awhile A M. Measured ten bags Potatoes P M I & Nancy went to Henry Stovers & Joe threshed a few Peas W. mild sleighing thin
27 Sunday I & Nancy were at home girls & Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove W Mild. began to rain a little at bedtime
28 I & Joe Killed fat heifer A M. I & little boys took hide & 10 bags Potatoes to Markham P M Potatoes @ $1.00 per bag hide $6.00 per hwt. W. soft sleighing gone
29 I Cut beef & rendered tallow A M Went to Br S's P M Joe threshed Peas. W very Cold west wind
30 I & Joe began Cutting sawlogs & wood drags in Dyke's Bush I went to Whitevale with Uncle John Burkholder P M W. Cold
31 I & Joe Cut logs all day. W. bitter Cold last night & today. milder towards evening
Jan 1 1875 I & Children staid with My Mother Nancy went with A B's to her Grandfather's funeral Old John Reesor senr was buried today he died on Wednesday W. Milder
2 Joe threshed Peas Old Danl. Hoovers were here today. I went to Br S's & Post office this evening W. soft snow last night & A M blowing Cold P M. sleighing fair
Sunday 3 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron Abraham Burkholder's & Mrs Christina Raymer & some of her Children were here P M W. sharp
4 I & Nancy went to Finlaws they were not at home Then Finlaws came here to stay all night W. sharp sleighing good
Jan 1875
Jan 5 I went to J D's to see the Lawton boys to engage them to cut some soft wood for me in the bush at Dyke's Am Chored Pm Joe drew 4 loads Pine limb wood from Dyke bush
6 I & my girls & John & Flavius wen to MN. & I went to Clarmont to get some Oat meal & Buckwheat flour W. pretty sharp Am Milder Pm
7 Cleaned some Peas & grist wheat Am I took grist to Cedar Grove Mills Pm Joe drew 3 firewood logs from Dykes Pm W. milder, snow Pm
8 I & Joe sawed logs Am I brought home grist & Joe drew 4 firewood logs Pm. W. W. pretty cold
9 Joe threshed Peas. I Chored JB & his sister Mary were here awhile Pm . W very strong west wind cold
Sunday 10 at home. Nancy's Brothers John & Peter Brs J's boys & Lydia & all Br N's & Cobr's youngster were here this evening & Br C & his family too W. very very cold
11 I went to Whitevale & Joe drew firewood logs AM. sawed Pm W. some good sleighing milder
12 Sawed AM. I didnt feel well Pm Joe drew 2 loads Cedar home from Flavius. W. sharp
13 Joe split wood in shed & ground axe Am he went to Spence's bee Pm. I didnt do much W. soft snow Am. Cloudy Pm
14 I & Nancy went to Markham to Dr Black Am. got some Medicine for Nancy she is not very well Joe drew 2 last 2 loads Cedar Am. he skided some sawlogs Pm I filled some beds. W pretty sharp west wind
15 I & Joe helped CB thresh W prety cold
16 Joe threshed Peas I chored Am went to Markham Pm. W snow last night & Am about 6 in fell. first Class sleighing
Sunday 17 at home all day. AB's Br S's & Br N's Pm W. fine Cler
18 I went to Election at Belford Am voted by Ballot for Mr John Lane in Opposition to Wm McDowall for the Legislature of Ontario, Chored Pm W stormy am Cler Pm
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Jan 19 Sawed AM Joe began drawing sawlogs Pm. I opened fences through Dykes place Pm M Neighswardens were here when I came home W. Cold
20 I took Nancy & little boys to Br S's then went to Markham Staid at Br S's at noon
21 Joe threshed Peas I & Nancy went to Br N's a few minutes AM then I & little boys began to Clean Double Harness Pm then Jacob & John G Reesor's Came with Mr Moyer & wife from Clinton W. heavy snow from east Am & light Drissle Pm. Sleighing good when it is packed
22 I & T H Hall Cleaned 100 bus Oast today he took them away Pm @ 40 cts per bus Finlaw & Peter were here today at noon. W. fine mild
23 I & John Cut a basswood tree into sawlogs in old bush near Br C's AM. went to Dyke's bush with Joe Pm. W pretty Cold good sleighing
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Rev H Barkey. W. soft snow Uncle Saml Reesor's & an Old Russian Menonite woman were here yesterday evening
25 Joe drew 5 sawlogs & 1 wood log I helped him some W. strong cold west wind
26 Joe drew 2 wood & 1 sawlog I oiled part of good harness & washed the rest. W. milder
27 I & Nancy went to Finlaws W. pretty Cold Joe drew dung opposite Br C's
28 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh Am I oiled some harness Pm. Children finished oiling it & I & Nancy went to Whitevale. W. soft cloudy AM. Colder Pm
29 Cleaned Peas AM. Joe went to Markham & I went to Dykes bush Pm to let Job to Lawtons to Cut pine & Hemlock wood @ 65 cts & 70 cts per Cord W. Cold
30 I @ Joe Cut big stub & cut 3 logs out of it AM Joe drew them to Mill Pm. I Chored & went to Flavius. W. Cold
31 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remrarks & sermon on St Luke 4 C by Br C. W. soft snow AM Cler Pm more snow this evening
Feb 1 I & Joe Cut a stub & sawed it this morning then I went to a meeting at Hebron to elect Church Trustees
Feb 1875
& Consider the Propriety of building shed Am Joe drew 3 logs Pm I chored Pm. W. Cler Cold
Feb 2 I & Joe Cut logs all day W. Cloudy this morning fine & Cler at noon snow this evening
3 ground axe & Chored Am Joe threshed Peas & took grist Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Saml Doner's were here awhile Pm W. rain all Am strong west wind Pm
4 Joe drew a load Cordwood to Markham for young W Morrison. he had a bee. I Chored W. very very Strong west wind, Cold some little snow Pm
5 Joe threshed Peas I went to B S am Chored & went to Flavius Pm W. very Cold
6 Joe drew logs I chored Am. Took 10 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. very Cold Am bitter Cold. North wind Pm. Calm this evening
Sunday 7 at home all day Benj' Hoover & wife were here. W. bitter Cold last night & am rather milder Pm
8 I & Joe went to CB's this Morning to help at sawing wood didn't saw was too cold. W bitter Cold. NW. wind
10 I & Joe cut logs Am. I went to Cedar Grove Pm. Joe didn't feel well. W. Cold heavy blow from east Pm, snowing now, bed time
11 I waited on my Mother she is very poorly today Joe didnt work . has bad Cold. W. very heavy wind from west drifting snow like everything about six inches fell last night. very Cold today
12 Joe threshed Peas. I chored Am wen to Cedar Grove Mill, Pm. W. very Cold. Cler
13 Joe finished threshing Peas. I chored went to look at Pickering townline this am badly blocked up I never saw it drifted so badly with a west wind before the road is opened through Hoovers & Anthoney's fields. W. Cold Cler
Sunday 14 at home all day Br C's were here awhile CB's this evening W. Cold Cler
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Feb 1875
15 I & Nancy went to Whitevale Am Joe went to Markham on business of his Own Clend {Cleaned}Peas about 43 bus Pm. W very Cold, Cler North & south roads & Nippissing RR badly blocked
16 I & Br C went to Dykes bush AM J B's came here then I & he went to R Stockdales sale awhile Pm. Joe drew logs Saul Widemanns were here this evening, W. pretty Cold
17 Cleaned some Oats for Flavius AM I & little boys Cleaned grist & I took it to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Joe helped CB's saw wood W. Cold heavy west wind. drifting some
18 I & some of Children went to funeral of Christian Shank son of Jacob Shank at Hebron sermon by Br C on {blank space} & A Raymer on {blank space} John Cobin'swere here. W. pretty Cold Joe drew sawlogs Am & wood logs Pm
19 Joe drew woodlogs Am Cut wood in shed Pm. I helped Br N Kill 3 Pigs Am Chored & brought Nancy & children home from Br C's Pm. W. fine mild a little soft snow Pm
20 Cut logs Am Joe went home Pm. I took grist Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. pretty Cold
Sunday 21 at home. Jac Reesor's were here this evening W. Cler
22 I didnt do anything was sick last night Joe drew sawlogs & brought home a few rail cuts Finlaws youngsters were here this evening W Mild
23 Joe drew logs I & Nancy & little boys went awhile to Br N's Pm W soft, a little rain Pm
24 I & Nancy went to M N's. Joe helped shovel snow on Pickering townline Am drew rail cuts Pm W. very warm thawing
25 I Nancy & little boys went to AB's W. some little rain last night, a little soft snow today Joe had some bad luck today, broke Double & whiffle trees & hammer bolt, didnt get in one log
26 I Nancy & little boys went to JD's drew logs W. pretty Cold
27 I & Joe Cut logs. W. pretty Cold. Finlaws Came to stay all night
Sunday 28 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron
Feb Mar 1875
Feb 28 Sunday I staid home with my Mother Rev H Barkey Called Pm to see My Mother MN's youngsters were here this evening. W. sharp. Cler
March 1 Joe split wood in shed I Chored. W a real East snow storm since some time last night and all day without intermission, snowy yet
2 opened lane, had to shovel some shoveled out track around horse power & asked hands to thresh tommorrow. W. pretty Cold, roads heavy
3 threshed about 300 bus Oats. went well got done between 3 & 4 O clock. W. fine began to snow from East about 3 Pm snowing heavy yet
4 I & Nancy went to CB's on a visit W. fine mild Clear, nearly a foot of loose snow last night
5 Cleaned tailings for grist of Chop AM. Joe went to J Coxworths Sale PM. I & Nancy started to go to Whitevale roads were too heavy & a little stormy. We turned back. W. snowed from east am. a little Pm. mild
6 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I took Susan Cober home Pm W. fine Cler mild. I think the snow is deeper than I ever saw it
Sunday 7 at home all day. W. Mild. fine
8 I & Nancy went to JB's W. fine beautiful Cler
9 I chored brought home Chop for Cattle Pm Joe sawed wood with Buck saw he has been sawing the last few days. The snow is too deep to draw sawlogs. W. foggy & white frost AM. more Cler Pm blowing some from east this evening
10 Joe sawed wood. we hung up Pork to smoke W. mild cler
11 Cleaned 20 bus grist wheat I & little boys took it to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Joe didn't work Pm W. mild thawing some. soft snow this evening
12 I & Joe went to D Brown's Sale. W. fine Cler soft
13 I Helped Br C's Clean Oats AM went to B S's Pm Joe done nothing. W. fine cler Soft, raw east wind
Sunday 14 at home all day. W. Mild
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Mar 1875
March 15 Chored AM I took Nancys Brother Peter to W Burkholder's Pm. W. rain from East nearly all day snow going
16 Chored. W. heavy west wind heavy squauls of snow about every hour I went to Cedar Grove this evening
17 I & Nancy went to W M Davis for a bus seed barley @ 90 cts per bus. W. pretty heavy west wind. Cler pretty cold
19 I & little boys shovelled water course through snow drifts along townline at end of lane. JD's were here on a visit. W. fine, Cler
18 I & Nancy went to Whitevale AM I brought home grist of flour Pm. W. very Cold NW wind this is a mistake in my entry Friday is placed before Thursday
20 Chored Put rings on {illegible} W. snow from east nearly all day
Sunday 21 I & children went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 19 C by Red H Barkey. W. Cler sharp, Cold Isaac Moyer's Children were here after service & R Wallace Pm
22 Chored AM went to Cedar Grove Mills for 6 bus seed spring wheat Golden drop @ $1.00 per bus Pm W. sharp. Cler
23 W.M Davis & wife were here today he bot 25 bus Oats off me @ 45 cts per bus. W. fine Cler
24 I & Nancy went to S Ramer's he was not at home then we went to Br S's W. mild Cler the Russian Mennonite & his wife that are staying at Colon Reesor's were on a visit this evening
25 Chored, shoveld. snow at Hebron & put in some wood for my Mother Pm W fine mild
Good Friday 26 Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Jac Widemans & Br S's were here Pm. W. fine slight shower of sleet am
27 I & Nancy went to Markham to J H Ramer's to see my Old Step Grandmother Reesor she is very low W. fine thawing spring day sleighing getting thin
Easter Sunday 28 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Re'd S Hoover Visitors Pm Rev S Hoover & wife & a Russian Mennonite & wife are staying with them W. fine Cler
Mar Apr 1875
Easter Monday 29, at home, Simon Hoovers JH Ramer's were here & Isaac Moyer's were here at supper. W. fine Cler warm thawing Br C's Children were here all day
30 Went to S Lehman's W. fine Cler warm snow going fast. some high snow banks & some mud
31 Joe drew 3 basswood logs out of old bush to S Mill & I took 16 bus Oats to Cedar Grove Mills AM we began to draw out pine Cordwood at Dykes Pm W very warm fine Cler. sleighing about gone
April 1 I brought home Chop & Joe drew out wood AM. Chored Pm. W. Cler Am rainy awhile Pm Joe began work this morning @ $18.00 per Mo for 8 Mo
2 Drew out wood. W. rather Cooler snow going
3 Drew out last of wood except a few cords that we cant get at, at present. I helped Pm. W fine snow nearly all gone. a little fell last night all went again today
Sunday 4 at home all day AB's & CB's were here. W. Cler
5 Chored Am. I & Joe sawed Cordwood in old bush Pm W. fine spring weather
6 I went to Flavius AM helped Joe Saw Cordwood Pm W. Cold east wind
7 Chored AM. helped Joe set up some wood & partly made stone boat Pm. W. Cool. Cloudy
8 I went to Cedar Grove Am I & Joe helped Br C's saw wood with Machine Pm. W. fine
9 Helped Br C's finish Sawing wood got done between 3 & 4 O Pm then Hoover's Boys Moved the Machine to us. W. fine a slight shower Am
10 we sawed wood have 10 logs to Cut yet. W. Cler fine
Sunday 11 at home all day. Br N was here awhile Pm. W Cler
12 Finished sawing wood this Morning. then I & Nancy went to funeral of my step Grandmother, my Grandfather Reesor's widow She was Buried at Cedar Grove. Finlaws & Abraham Hoover's from Pickering were here Pm. W. Cloudy a little rain at noon
13 I & Joe Put in logs & Piled lumber W. Cloudy cool
14 I & Joe Piled lumber. W fine I bought 50 suckers from W Clod
15 I helped Put in our last logs AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm. W. Cler AM Cloudy Pm. began to rain about 4 Pm raining yet
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April 1875
April 16 I went to SM they didn't saw AM then they began sawing Pm & I piled lumber Joe split wood W. very cold ground froze this morning a few squals of snow
17 I piled lumber Joe split wood. W. froze hard heavy snow squall Pm
Sunday 18 at home all day. W. Clear pretty cold
19 I & little boys Piled last of lumber & Drew 2 loads of edgings Joe Piled pine Cordwood W. Cold wind
20 I & Nancy went to Markham Joe Piled wood W. very Cold NW wind. freezing hard
21 Joe went to Markham AM & to his Father's Pm I Chored Abraham Burkholder from P'a here Pm. W. very Cold NW wind
22 I & Joe Drew out last of pine Cordwood in other bush AM finished piling Pm brought home load of lumber began Cutting down willow trees at Hebron after supper. W. rather warmer Cler
23 Finished Cutting down willow trees & I went to funeral of T H Hall Child AM Joe took grist Oats to Cedar Grove Mills AM we split some rails behind Cider house & I brought some Chop this evening. W. Cloudy, pretty mild
24 ground axes & Cut down big 4 foot pine stub in old bush & split rails AM. split rails & I brought home Cows Chop Pm W. about 2 in snow this morning. about all away tonight Cold wind
Sunday 25 Nancy & Children went to meeting at Hebron Br S's Came here after dinner W. fine Cler
26 Chored & Split rails Am I & Nancy went to M N's Pm. W. fine Cler. roads good
27 Drew stones off swails & I went to B S's this morning W. fine warm Cler
28 Finished drawing stones AM Joe Plowed in little Orchard Pm. I bought 100 suckers off W Clod this evening @ 2.00 W. fine warmer
29 Joe Finished Plowing little Orchard & I Cleaned fish & Chored Am Cleaned Seed Oats & Spring wheat Pm Old Jacob Lehman & Daniel Burkholder's from Pennsylvania were here at supper. W Cloudy Am rain from east Pm
30 I & Nancy took a few things to Br.S for the Russian Mennonites they intend starting to Manitoba on Monday then went to Cedar Grove
Apr May 1875
April 30 Joe Pulled down fence along north end of old bush AM I helped him lay it up Pm then I took a few more things to Br S's for the Mennonite W. Cold strong wind
May 1 I went to see T Longley about digging some drains & Joe fixed fence AM Cleaned wheat Pm. W. hard frost last night Cloudy AM real November snow storm Pm. rain this evening
Sunday 2 at home all day. W. Cloudy very high wind last night and today, snow all gone
3 Went to Markham AM to get Cent Shod & to see the Mennonites start for Manitoba My Br Simeon Accompanies them as Interpreter Joe fixed fences, Pulled down fence on north side of fall Wheat Pm. W. fine Cler rather Cool
4 Drew old pieces of rails home for firewood & drew 231 new rails to repair fence on north side of wheat & sowed little Orchard with Peas & part Peas & Oats W. fine pretty warm Cler
5 Laid up fence on north side of fall wheat 6 rails high AM sowed 6 bush Virginia Golden drop spring wheat on north part of field back of garden & I brought 400 tiles Pm. W. some drizzly rain Pm steady rain tonight
Ascension day 6 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Acts 1 Chap by Re'd S Hoover. W. Cler this morning Cloudy some rain & a squall of snow Pm
7 Staked & ridered fences AM Trimmed appletrees in old Orchard Pm W. Cloudy
8 Trimmed trees I went to MC Frets after supper. W. warmer fine thunder shower tonight
Sunday 9 at home Br S's wife & Children were here W. warm some thunder . very heavy rain this evening
10 Trimmed trees. I went to Br. N's Am to get hand saw set W. fine Cler
11 Trimmed trees AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale & Joe trimmed a few trees & Carried off brush Pm. W. Cler Am Cloudy Pm a light rain tonight
12 Carried off Apple brush W. pretty windy drizzly rain Pm
13 Carried off Apple brush I took 3 bags Chop to Mill Pm for Cows I Joe & little boys Caught 6 suckers in our Creek this evening
14 Trimmed few trees I went to Whitevale AM Joe ganged a little back of barn, too wet, laid down tiles below Orchard where Longley is digging drain W. Cloudy. little rain
May 1875
May 15/75 Cut down old apple trees Am Joe went to get some more tiles Pm they were all gone I & little boys Plated {sic} some apple trees & Caught 3 suckers Pm W. fine then we went down the creek this evening about sunset & I speared 2 & a little pike & then I & John McGaw took a torch & such sport I have not had this many a year we speared 24
Whit Sunday 16 at home Nancy went to Meeting at Widemann's with AB: & Adeline with Br C's W. pretty Cold N wind
Whit Monday 17 at home Br N's & Br C were here Pm I & little boys & Joe look along Creek for suckers saw none W. fine
18 sowed last of field back of garden with Club Wheat then I brought 128 tiles from Br C's took grist Oats to Br S's & brought 140 tiles from JD's brought home Chop this eving {sic} W fine Cler
19 Joe & John ganged about half of field behind cider house Am I sowed it with 8 bus barly & John harrowed Pm Joe ganged behind barn Pm W. fine
20 sowed rest of field behind Cider house with Peas Joe & John ganged them in & Joe finished gangeing behind barn East half of field west half is for roots W. fine
21 sowed Oats behind barn John harrowed sowed Peas below garden Joe ganged & harrowed them W. very warm 77-2-5 {not sure, this is written in blue ink}
May 1875
22 John rolled field behind Cider house Joe began plowing field below Orchard I done a little of eveything filled Some drain planted some trees & put in a few grafts W. warm
Sunday 23 I & children went to meeting at Hebron appropriate remarks & sermon by Re'd H Barky S Hoover & Br C for the Celebration of Lord's supper JB's Mrs H Stores & Lizzie Ramers were here at noon & H Barkey & wife & CB's at supper W. fin Cler
24 Joe Plowed. John rolled field below garden & oats behind barn he got done about 2 Pm then I helped plow below Orchard. I planted some early rose Potatoes Am. W. Cloudy this morning. Cler today
25 Both plowed. W. very warm
26 Finished Plowing Am sowed field below Orchard with 12 bus Oats. we plowed it all to the creek. W warm
27 I finished harrowing & Rolling Joe Plowed swale in field back of garden W. fine. Cler Cool
28 I sowed swale with Oats harrowed & Rolled it Am which finishes our seeding Joe drew dung on Corn ground opposite Br C's we both Plowed it Pm W. fine Cler
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May June 1875
29 Planted Corn W. fine shower Am cool Cler Pm Br S came home from Manitoba today
Sunday 30 at home Br. N's wife & boys were here Pm
31 I brought 500 bricks from Pettys this morning then I & Nancy went to Funeral of Ulrick Burkholder's daughter at Hebron. I then took the Bricks to Mongolia for JB. he is building a house for himself on an acre of lant that he bought off D Nighwander JH Ramer's wife & Nancy's Brother Peter were here today. W. fine warm Cler
June 1 Joe finished Plowing Potatoe ground Am I & John harrowed it. we washed sheep Pm W. fine Cler
2 I went to measure pine wood that Lawton's cut Am went to Markham Pm Joe drew dung on root ground behind barn. W. fine warm Cler
3 Joe plowed in root ground I went to B. O.A Am Plowed a few rounds then I & Nancy went to funeral of T Sanderson's Child Pm. W. fine warm Cler
4 I & Nancy went to Finlaws I engaged pasture for my 2 Colts at P Milne's W. Cler Am few showers Pm
5 Both plowed am I went to shed meeting at Hebron
June 1875
June 5 5 very few there, no business done. W. fine Cler girls went to Dunkin's Love Feast at J Cobre's this evening
Sunday 6 Nancy & Adeline went to Cober's Meeting Am W. fine Cler
7 Joe finished Plowing & harrowing turnip ground & furrowed out a little more than an acre at the north end of it for feed Corn I didnt feel well Br. N's Peter sheared out sheep W. fine Cler
8 Planted feed Corn Am Picked stones of meadow Pm a lot of visitors awhile Pm Pre Lehman & wife & 2 Reesors from Pennsylvania Pre A Martin from Waterloo Br C Br N's Joe Wideman's & little C Hoover's and Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & Motherinlaw. W. fine Cler I Pulled some Pidgeon weed this evening
9 Joe went to get Nell shod this morning I Cut Potatoes then we finished Pulling Pidgeon weed & Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & Cut some. W. warm fine shower this evening
10 I little John & Joe took over 2 Colts to Pasture at P Milne's. Cut Potatoes after we came home W. very warm
11 Joe drew dung on Potatoe ground I cut Potatoes W. very warm. Heard this evening that Isaac Reesor & Thos Armstrong were wrecked at sea on their way to Britian
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June 1875
12 Planted Potatoes. W. warm this morning. Blowed up Cool Pm
Sunday 13 at home all day girls & boys walked to Meeting at Cedar Groves. W. very cool.
14 I & Joe finished Planting Potatoes W. fine Cler
15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altoner sermon on St Luke 13 C by Re'd B Lehman from Pennsylvania went to Simon Hoover's after service. I went to W Clods this evening. W. fine
16 Joe drew dung I rolled spring wheat & took 10 bus Oats to Br S's this evening. W. fine Cler Joe drew dung on fallow
17 W Clod Came to fill dung drew a few loads then it began to rain, rained nearly all AM. Cloudy PM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove & brought Chop home this evening
18 W Clod filled dung. I harrowed & Rolled & John Rolled turnip ground Pm I topped thistles in spring wheat Pm W. fine
19 Joe drew 4 loads dung which finished it except scrapings then we drew Chip dung out of woodshed on fallow I & Br N fixed step at Hebron Meeting house this morning There is still no word of news from Isaac Reesor & Thomas Armstrong it is feared that they are lost
June 1875
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Rd H Barkey sermon on St John 15 C by Rd Jos Barkey Visitors after service M N's Simon Hoover's & S Lehman's Old Saml Nighswander's & J H Rane's were here at supper. W. fine Clr
21 Drew 2 loads Chip dung then Joe began making turnip drills & I bought turnip seed at Belford A M began plowing in fallow P M. W. Clr Warmer
22 I & Nancy went to Markham to Dr Black she is not well. A M Joe finished drills shortly after dinner then he plowed in fallow & I sowed all the turnips W. slight shower at noon. warm
23 Both Plowed in fallow. W. very warm. I took Butter to J D's this evening. he is taking it to Toronto for us
24 Both Plowed untill about ½ past 3 when a thunder shower came up rained untill about 6.00 then I went to J D's for Baskets he sold butter at 17 {cts}
25 Both Plowed. W. pretty warm. ground well soaked
26 Both Plowed A M. hoed Corn till about 3 P M when it began to rain. rained again after supper
Sunday 27 went to meeting at Widemans there were 9 Converts baptized Vis Jacob Gayman & wife Martin Barkey & wife
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June 1875 July
{27th continued} Benjamin Brillenger & wife Simon Hoover & wife & a young German. Philip Baer by name. we went to S Lehman's after service. W. very very sultry & warm
28 Both Plowed till supper then hoed Corn W. Cool
29 Both Plowed. W. Cool. some drissly & foggy P M
30 Both Plowed. Finished fallow. W. Pretty warm Cler
July 1 I & Nancy & little boys went to M N's took wool to Cliff factory. little boys had a fine time fishing W. fine
2 Joe speared thistles I took grist wheat 8 bus to P Hoover's & broght {sic} 130 tiles for Br C (I had got some from him) A M Scuffled Corn P M. W fine warm Clr
3 I brought home grist & scuffled Corn A M Finished scuffling Corn & took 6 bags Oats to get Chopped to Br S's after supper Joe harrowed fallow W. fine Cler pretty Cool
Sunday 4 at home. Br S's Br N's & C Bs were here. W. warm
5 I & Joe harrowed fallow second time A M Chored & fixed some fence P M. W. Close & a little rain A M. Soaking rain P M
6 Joe mowed round house & wheat field fence Corners & went to Flavius' raising after supper I & Nancy went to J D's P M W. heavy rain A M & P M
July 1875
July 7 Joe Mowed round little Orchard & swale and sp{illegible} some thistles I chored & Piled some lumber & wen to J S after supper. W. warm & Close very growing weather
8 I turned hay AM raked & Cocked Pm Joe hoed feed Corn Nancy went to Toronto with Br C sold Butter @ 20 cts Eggs @18 cts She saw about 600 Russian Mennonites they are arriving about every week on their way to Manitoba
9 I went to Cherrywood & Chored Joe hoed feed Corn. W. fine
10 I Mowed with Machine in meadow. Cut the Knoll & a few acres west of Creek Joe Mowed fence Corners & finished hoeing feed Corn. W. pretty warm
Sunday 11 I Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman we went to Ab's Pm. W. fine
12 Raked & Cocked the hay that I Cut. W. fine Joe scuffled Potatoes Am & after supper
13 I finished Mowing Meadow Joe Cut fence Corners & swail till supper then he went to Markham to show. W. fine warm
14 Joe mowed swail & I chored Am Raked & Cocked loast of
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Meadow except swail Pm. W. fine Cler
15 Drew in 9 loads hay. W. fine warm. Cler
16 Drew in 3 loads hay which finishes big meadow except swail. Am hoed few turnips Pm W. Close Am a few short showers Pm
17 hoed turnips & Raked & Cocked swail hay in Meadow Joe & John shovel Plowed hil Corn after supper W. Cler
Sunday 18 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron I staid with My Mother. W. fine rain last night & this morning
19 all hoed turnips. W. fine Cler
20 all hoed turnips J Mainland helped. W. warm Cler
21 Finished hoeing turnips J Mainland helped. W. Cooler
22 I & Joe finished morning swail in Meadow AM Joe began crossplowing fallow & I shovel plowed Potatoes & took grist Oats to Br S's W. Cler
23 I finished Plowing potatoes turned hay & Plowed feed Corn Am then I & my boys drew in 3 loads hay till supper then Joe helped bring in last load after supper. W. fine Cler
24 Both Plowed I & boys took brought home grist Oats after supper
Sunday 25 at home all fay Br S's & Flavius were here Pm. W. fine Cler
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26 Both Plowed W. warm. a slight shower Pm
27 Joe Plowed. I & Nancy went to Markham & a little while to JH Ramers. I Plowed after supper. W. fine Cool
28 I Plowed. Joe went to John Milroys raising Am he helped to Plow Pm. W. fine pretty warm
29 Joe Plowed, I & little boys scuffled turnips. W. fine warm
30 I went to Mongolia for Reaper knife AM Joe finished plowing fallow about 3 Pm then we cut a road round fall wheat W. Cler
31 Joe & Flavius helped Br C bind barley I chored. W. Cler
Sunday Aug 1 at home all day JD's were here W. fine Clear
2 Br C cut our fall wheat with his Burdick Reaper. it works splendid we got it all bound & more than half shocked W fine cool. I worked all day with my vest on
3 I killed a calf Joe sawed some wood AM. I went to Markham & Joe shocked last of wheat Pm. W. some drizzly rain
4 hoed some turnips second thime {sic} AM I & Joe & Flavius helped Br C bind wheat Pm. W. Cloudy Am Close Pm
5 hoed turnip Joe went to Markham after supper W Cloudy Am. fine rain Pm. fine growing weather
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6 hoed a few turnips Joe Piled Pea straw dung behind old barn between showers. W. about 7 showers through the day I & boys cut burrs & thistles round Orchard
7 Cleaned a grist this morning then I took it to P Hoover's am I cut road round barley Pm. Joe harrowed fallow. W. rather Cloudy
Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Groves remarks by Br. C sermon on {blank space} by R'd H Barkey. Uncle Saul Reesor's were here Pm. W. fine Cler
9 I Joe & Flavius helped Br C's finish Cutting Wheat Am began Cutting our barley with old Machine Pm Cuts well little John drove & I raked off McGaw & R W helped a few hours. we are binding it. W. fine
10 Finished Cutting & binding & shocking barley till 10 am then drew 1 load of wheat till noon & 8 loads Pm W. Cler
11 Finished drawing in wheat 12 loads. W. warm looks like rain Nancy & boys were visiting at Br N's yesterday & at Br S's today
12 I took grist Oat Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Am I & little boys hoed turnips till supper Joe harrowed fallow till supper little John raked wheat stubble from about 11 am till supper then we drew in rakings after supper W. fine
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13 I brought home grist from P Hoover's Am I & boys hoed turnip till supper Joe Pulled Peas in little Orchard drew in 1 load barley after supper W. pretty warm Cler
14 I & Joe & little boys drew in all barley 7 loads little John raked the stubble Pm & we drew that in too W. fine warm
Sunday 15 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Br C S Lehman's were here after service R'd S Hoover & wife Pm. & J B's at supper. W. C{illegible}
16 Joe drew stones off fallow & struck out some of it I chored. W. pretty warm. slight showers this evening
17 Joe finished striking fallow. AM helped CB thresh Pm I went to Cherrywood Am & I & Nancy went to Cliffs for yarn Pm were at M N's for supper. W. Cler Am. fine shower Pm
18 Joe helped CB's thresh Am. I & Flavius Cut road raound spring wheat & I & John cut 3 rounds with reaper. Cut nearly all south half Pm. W. Cler. Finlaws were here at noon
19 Cut a little spring wheat Am. nearly finished Pm W. rain last night. showry AM. Cloudy nearly all Pm
20 Finished spring wheat then Cut some Oats behind barn
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R'd H Barkey were here Pm. W. Clear AM few drops rain Pm
21 Flavius helped Sanderson thresh & Joe helped Br N's I & boys shocked Oats Am. a few heavy showers Pm
Sunday 22 at home Am went to I Moyer's Pm. W. fine Cool
23 Joe helped Sanderson thresh with horses till nearly noon I & John finished Cutting Oats behind barn Am bound them & began pulling Peas behind Cider house with rake. W. fine
24 finished Peas behind Cider house Am. Pulled all below garden Pm which finishes our Peas. W. fine
25 Flavius Cut round round Oats below Orchard & Joe went to Markham for pair boots Am set Machine & drew in 6 loads Pm. W. fine. warm. Cler
26 Threshed 184 bus barley & 64 bus Treadmill wheat AM. Drew in 7 loads Peas Pm. W. fine warmer
27 Cut nearly all Oats below Orchard W. warm Nancy went to Simon Hoover's their boy is very sick
28 Finished Cutting binding & shocking Oats. finished harvest W fine
Sunday 29 went to Br S's W. very warm. AB's were here Pm
30 drew in last Peas 8 loads. & 2 loads Club spring wheat W warm
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31 Finished drawing in spring wheat ^ 9 loads rakings & all. I raked while Flavius & Joe loaded. W. fine Cler
Sept 1 drew in 11 loads Oats. W. very warm
2 drew in 5 loads Oats AM. Chored Pm Joe ridged up after supper. W. very hot & sultry Am shower Pm
3 Joe Plowed I drew in 27 shocks Oats to Flavius & 2 loads from H Longs for him Am I & Adeline drew in our last load after dinner then I dug early Potatoes & took 6 bags Oats to Br S's . W. Cloudy fine rain after dark
4 Both Plowed. W. very Cool. strong west wind. I & boys brought home Chop after sunset from Br S's
Sunday 5 at home. JD's were here. I dont feel well. Nancy isnt well stomach drangement. W. pretty warm
6 Both Plowed. W. fine Cool. windy
7 I Plowed Joe helped Hall's thresh. W. pretty warm
8 I Plowed Joe helped Halls thresh Am Both finished Plowing Pm W. pretty warm
9 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Benj Hoover's Child at Wideman's burying ground. went to Finlaws at noon Joe sowed half of wheat John harrowed it W. warm a little rain at noon
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10 Sowed rest of Wheat this morning then Friends David Weaver & wife & Levi Horst & wife from Ohio & Peru came & were here at noon. then I & Nancy took them to JD's & to Br S's this evening. W. fine Cool
11 I began Plowing in wheat stubble Joe finished furrowing wheat Am Plowed Pm. W. fine. White frost this morning didnt do much harm
Sunday 12 went to Meeting at Hebron appropriate Texts & Sermon for the Celebration of Lords supper Jasper Groves & John Stover's were here at noon & the friends from the states were here again at supper. W. fine
13 Joe Plowed I went shooting with Nancy. Brother Peter & Benj Hoover into Flavius swamp I shot a Partridge & a Pidgeon they shot nothing I Plowed Pm W. fine Cler
14 Joe Plowed. I Chored & Plowed some. W. fine
15 Joe Plowed. I Plowed some Am had H Stowes Pm to help me saw shingle timbers in old bush. W. Cloudy Am a few Showers Pm heavy rain this evening
Thanksgiving 16 day no Meeting today. heavy rain all day
17 Joe helped Cober's thresh. I got Frank & Nell shod & took Oats
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to Br S's for Chop drew home few shingle bolts this morning W. Cool
18 Joe helped Coben's thresh I Plowed. W. fine Cool Cler
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks by Br C sermon on St John 10 C 1st to 13 V by R'd Jos Barkey went to C L Hoover's after service Friends from the States were there too they are leaving tomorrow for Waterloo W. Cool rain this evening
20 I & Joe finished Plowing wheat stubble & cut some feed corn. W. Cool showry Pm
21 I & Nancy went to Altona for yarn Am. I makde 53 gals Cider Pm Old C Wideman began Making shingles today W. fine Cool. Joe Plowed behind barn
22 I boiled sauce. Joe Plowed. Wideman quit the shingles his left hand is powerless. W. fine. white frost last night
23 I & Nancy went to Markham & to J H Hamer's Am they have been very sick but are getting better again Plowed Pm W. fine Cool
24 I & J B laid new floors in hog Pen Joe finished plowing behind barn & began below garden. W. fine warm Cler
25 I & JB Finished fixing hog Pen Am we began Cutting feed Corn Pm a shower stopped us JB went home Joe Plowed I & Nancy went to Whitevale W. cool
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Sunday 26 at home all day. W. fine Cler Br N's Br S's & CB were here awhile Pm
27 Sowed grass seed on wheat awhile this morning then Joe cut feed corn I bound awhile then I went to Markham Station to bring home some visitors from Pennsylvania & Waterloo W. Cool
28 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on {blank space} by R'd Menach & Mack from Penn U S. there were about 20 visiting Brothers & sisters in meeting today some Called this Morning & CB;s brought 4 Pm. W. fine not very Cold
29 I Chored shot 4 Pidgeons yesterday Pm & 3 this Am. W. cool Joe went to Brougham fair. heavy thunder Shower tonight
30 Joe Plowed Am I chored. Picked winter apples Pm the Russian that lives at JD's sawed wood for my mother Am & helped Pick apples Pm. W windy. Cler Pm
Oct 1 I & Joe finished sowing grassseed on wheat Am & Picked apples he Plowed Pm. I & boys finished winter apples W. cool
2 I & boys went to Markham to get boots Am. picked fall apples Pm. Joe finished Plowing below garden I went to Hebron Pm awhile there was to be a meeting to see about building sheds very few there. nothing done. W. fine
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Sunday Oct 3 at home girls & boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. W. fine Cler pretty Cool
4 I got 8 bags Oats Chopped at Br. C's & brought home grist flour AM I & Br C went to Jas Duncan's sale Pm. W. Cloudy mild
5 I went to neighbours to make known that there will be a Meeting at Hebron at 2 O Pm today R'd George Brenneman from Ohio & R' - Woolner from Waterloo were at Br C's last night & called here this morning W drizzly Am Cler Pm
6 Chored AM. I & Nancy went to Markham Pm Joe began Plowing in spring wheat subble {sic} on Monday Am then he helped J D thresh Pm & yester & this Am he Plowed them Pm. W. Cloudy very heavy rain tonight rainy yet
7 Began to dig Potatoes. W. Cloudy. mild. Potatoes good crop
8 I & Nancy & little boys went to S. Lehman's took yarn to get wove Joe went to Markham Fair W. Cool some squals of rain I dug Potatoes. BR. N.Peter helped W. Cler pretty Cool Pm slight shower at noon
9 dug Potatoes Br. N's Peter helped. W. Cler pretty Cool Pm slight shower at noon
Sunday 10 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Br C. W. Cloudy
11 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Uncle John Burkholder at Wideman's sermon by R'd H Barkey & Baptist P{illegible} Moore we got dinner
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at Finlaws W. fine pretty cold wind from North
12 dug Potatoes. W. fine Cold north wind
13 dug Potatoes. W. fine Cler
14 dug Potatoes. W. fine. we dig 2 waggon loads per day R'd C Gayman & wife John Gayman & wife Isaac Moyer's & CB's wife were here awhile Pm
15 dug 8 rows Potatoes Am. drizzly rain stopped us Joe & little John helped Br C thresh from 3 Pm till night. I went to Cedar Grove. W. drizzly nearly all Pm
16 I & little boys dug Potatoes Am Joe helped Br C thresh little John helped Pm I & the rest of little boys finished Potatoes brought home some beans & Cabbage. W. Cool
Sunday 17 at home all day. W. snow & drizzly rain about an inch fell
18 I & little boys made 52 gals Cider. W. cool snow all went last night
19 Boiled sauce I tended AM. Cleaned & took 20 bu & 20 lbs old spring wheat to PR Hoover's Pm @ $ 1. 4 cts per bus. W. fine Cler
20 Boiled sauce I tended awhile then Cleaned & took 41 bus 10 lbs old Treadwell Wheat to PR Hoover's @ $1.7 per bus W fine Cler
21 I took 46 bus 27 lbs barley to Markham @ 70 cts per bus W very fine warm
22 I took 46 bus 27 lbs barley to Markham @ 69 Cts per bus W. beautiful as September
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23 I & little boys harrowed part of Potatoe ground Am then I & Br C brough home Colts from Milnes Pasture Pm. W. beautiful, fine & Cler roads good
Sunday 24 at home, Chris Stover's & their daugher Mathina Burkholder from Indiana were here J D's CB's & Br N's were here Pm. W. very fine beautiful & Cler
25 I took 46 bus 14 lbs barly to Markham @ 68 per bus Joe finished Plowing back of garden AM began drawing dung on field below Orchard Pm. W. rather Cool
26 Joe drew dung Am. threshed Peas Pm I went to Whitevale Pm. W. showry, heavy thunder Am
27 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoovers I went to D Nighswander sale. W. pretty Cold windy. Cler Pm
28 I & little boys drew in 4 loads Corn. W. fine
29 I & little boys drew in 3 loads Corn W. Cloudy Am. drizzly rain after 3 Pm we brought in 1 load turnips this evening Joe & J Mainland Pulled today
30 Joe & J Mainland Pull a few turnip this morning then threshed Peas till noon Joe finished drawing dung Pm I & boys husked Corn Am I took Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. rainy Am cloudy Pm
Sunday 31 at home all day Susan Cober was here. W. little shower of snow
Nov 1 I brought home Chop & Short I & boys finished drawing in Corn 3 loads & I went to see the Russian German at {illegible} to help Pull turnips tommorrow Joe Pulled today W. pretty mild
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Nov 1 1875 I went this Morning to the Russian German at Dillers to help pull turnip then I & boys finished drawing in Corn 3 loads. W. pretty mild
2 Joe & German Pulled turnips I brought home Chop Am Pulled with hoe Pm W pretty Cold
3 drew in 9 loads turnips German sawed wood for my mother. Finlaws were here M N Called few minutes Pm. W. Cold froze hard
4 I borrowed Hoover's waggon drew 16 loads with 2 teams. W milder
5 drew 5 loads Am Pulled a few Pm W. mild
6 I & little boys drew 5 loads & helped Joe finish Pulling W. fine. Indian Summer weather
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover JB's were here. W. fine Cler
8 I & boys finished drawing turnip 7 loads AB & his Mother calld awhile Pm Joe began plowing east of orchard. W. Cler
9 I took sow to Trans Am Took 21 bus Potatoes to Whitevale @ 40 ct per bus W. pretty Cold
10 Joe threshed Peas Am I & boys husked Corn. I & boys makde 40 gals Cider Pm. W. rain Am. Cloudy Pm
11 I brought home sow & plowed W. Cler. this morning cloudy through the day milder
12 I & Joe finished plowing below Orchard he took his plow to shope this evening. W beautiful like Indian Summer
13 Cleaned Peas this morning then began plowing in pasture field I & boys took in Potatoes out of pit. W rain this morning Cler Pm
Sunday 14 at home all day Br C was here Am W. snow Am Cloudy Pm about 3 in snow fell mild
15 Joe was away Am I went shooting little while shot five black squirrel Joe threshed Peas & I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm. W mild Am soft snow & rain Pm
16 Put winter apples into Cellar & JOe threshed Pm I fixed stops under Kitchen doors & talked with Br S's they came home from Pennsylvania this Morning and Came here Pm. W. mild. some soft snow
17 Joe threshed Peas I & boys took 6 ewes to Br N's then went to JD Cleaned Peas Pm. I took 10 bus to Cedar Grove Mills & Joe drew sawed wood into Shed Pm W cold cloudy
18 Joe drew wood into shed I drew home 3 cord for my Mother W. mild, squauls of snow Pm
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19 Joe Plowed sod I brought home Chop Am Plowed Pm W. mild, snow going away
20 Both plowed sod W. fine warm Clear. snow yet in places
Sunday 21 at home Elizabeth Wismer & her Man Glason Thoman from Waterloo were her they were Married some time in the summer and are living at Manassah Fret's Henry Wismer & Anna Wallace were with them CB's were her Pm. W. Cler. Cold north wind Pm freezing
22 I went to Cedar Grove & Joe Flailed Oats Am I got Frank shod at Cherrywood & Joe got Nell shod at Markham Pm. W. very sharp froze hard. Cler
23 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh W Milder
24 Cleaned Oats 7 bus this morning then Joe drew wood in shed & I chored I took Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm Nancy went along to store. W. Cler. sharp north wind
25 Joe helped Sanderson I asked Ab to help us Kill hogs on Monday this Am fixed henhouse Pm W sharp cler
26 Cleaned grist wheat & seed barly & hausked corn W. rainy nearly all day. mild
27 Joe tried to plow sod. too much frost then he made some water furrows & drew wood in shed Am he skidded 15 sawlogs Pm I took 12 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills am fixed things for Killing hogs on Monday. Pm. W. pretty sharp. Cler
Sunday 28 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on Hebrews 2 C by R'd S Hoover. Br S's were her Pm W. Cloudy am. some snow Pm mild this evening
29 Killed our hogs. six. W. real January day. fierce North wind calm this evening
30 I helped JD Kill hogs W. bitter cold. Joe banked turnip cellar & took sow to Trans
Dec 1 Joe helped Br C kill hogs I & John took our Cooking stove to Bambridges to get fixed. the whole bottom fell out yesterday. I brought sow home this evening. W. pretty Cold yet. wind from east
2 I helped Br S's kill hogs. Joe sawed wood for my mother Am threshed Peas Pm. W. fine. Milder
3 I chored Joe cut drags in Old bush. W. mild Cler
4 Chored Am went to Markham got Cent & Jess shod W. mild roads fine & level
Sunday 5 I & children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with mother
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remarks by Br C Sermn on St Peter 5 C by R'd H Barkey I & Nancy went to CB's awhile Pm. W. mild a little rain from east this evening
6 I chored Joe Chopped drags in Old bush. he com-menced work this morning @$50 . from this morning to 1 April 1876 W. mild thawing some
7 I helped CB's Kill hogs Joe chopped Am threshed Peas Pm W mild. foggy drizzly rain from east nearly all day froze on trees
8 I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. went with sleigh W. mild began to snow Pm. sleigh goes well
9 Joe drew 2 loads Pine wood to Markham I & Herman & Benjamin brought home ewes from Br N's Am. Took Chop grist to Br S's Pm W. mild. Cloudy, sleighing good
10 Joe drew 2 loads Pine wood to Markham I shelled grist Corn Am I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm W. mild
11 I & boys husked Corn Am I went to Flavius Pm Joe threshed Peas. W. soft snow nearly all day. mild
Sunday 12 at home. Diller's youngsters were here W. mild
13 I & Br C took some Pork & Potatoes to Russian Mennonite at Diller's this morning he Cut his foot & Cannot work then we went to see Diller he got his eye hurt with a cows horn & has a touch of Biluis fever I car-ried Corn out of new barn Pm. W. heavy snow Am blustry Pm
14 I & Nancy went to Markham for stove Am then met J McGaw bringing it home I asked Sands to thresh on Thursday Joe helped Halls yesterday & today W. very Cold sleighing good
15 I Br C & Flavius set Machine this morning Joe helped Halls thresh Am Fixed round barn Pm. W. some soft snow Pm. Mild
16 Threshed, spring wheat didnt turn out so very well Fall wheat very good. didnt Count boxes. but I think We threshed about 150 spring & 140 Fall W. very fine, mild
17 Finished Threshing. about 100 bus more Fall wheat & some 400 bus Oats W. very very Cold blow from West Calmed down towards night got done in good time. Machine run splendid both days
18 I & John & Flavius went to Whitevale Am Joe done nothing I Took 16 bus Oats to Br S's Pm Joe cut drags W. Cold
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Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to JD's a little while Pm W. bitter Cold Richard Bear was buried today
20 Chored. Pulled down and Covered up Horse Power Joe went to Markham on his own Business am Drew home wood out of old bush Pm W. fine & mild
21 I went to Markham AM sold Pine wood to A Fleury at $2.00 Per Cord AM Helped Flavius Kill a Cow Pm. Joe drew home wood Am. Took sow to Trans & Made wood rack Pm. W. very Mild some rain Pm sleighing going fast
22 I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove I husked some Corn AM I brought home sow Pm Joe drew home drags out of Old bush W. like April sleighing gone
23 Went to Cliffs & to MN's for dinner Joe Chopped in old bush. W. mild roads sloppy Bees humming. Crows flying. things look like spring
24 Drew home drags AM. Joe threshed & I chored Pm. W. roaring wind from east AM began to snow Pm turned to rain this evening
Christmas Day 25 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron W. fine mild a little squally this morning
26 at home all day W. heavy wind & snow from East AM turned to rain Pm very heavy rain this evening. a little lightning yesterday morning I forgot to mention it
27 Joe went to Markham on his own business Am we drew home about 12 drags Pm. W Mild
28 drew home 15 drags AM. Joe went to a bee Lawtons had in Dyke bush to cut pine wood for us I & little boys shot a Black squirrel Pm W. fine mild
29 Joe Chopped in old bush I went to Cedar Grove AM didnt do much Pm dont feel well W Cold east wind
30 Joe chopped Am went to A Mcnights bee on his on account Pm I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm roads getting muddy. April weather
31 Cleaned Peas & little John & Joe sawed some at Maple tree in Old bush & I sorted turnips. they are rotting a little Am JH Ramer's Came at noon Joe to grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. like spring roads muddy
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January 1, 1876 at home all day JD's & Br C were here CB's came Pm W. rain this morning drissly & foggy
Sunday 2 We all went to Meeting at Hebron, Adeline staid with my Mother remarks & sermon St Mat Part of 2 by Br C R'd S Hoover came lat AB's & Finlaws boyes and MN's Elisabith were here W. Mild Cler roads very muddy & bad
3 I & Joe sawed some wood in old bush Am he split & I chored Pm. W. Cler blowed cold Pm
4 Joe went to Duffins Creek & I wen to Cedar Grove Am. we began to cut sawlogs at Dyke's Pm W. frose hard last night fine Cler today Ulrich Burkholder & his wife Mathine from Indiana were her last evening
5 Cut logs Am Joe went to Jas Milroy wood sawing Bee Pm Saul Beavis & Emanuel Nighswander from Maryland were here today W. pretty Cold Am. Milder Pm. some rain this evening
6 We went to Br N's on a visit Joe went to T Halls chopping Bee. W. Cold N West weind froze hard
7 I & little John went to Markham to get a lot of Boots mended & got Nell & Frank shod on four feet W. Cold this morning Milder this evening Joe threshed Peas
8 I & boys Picked turnips in Cellar the are rotting pretty bad I think we Picked Out about 30 bus Joe threshed Peas W. Milder rained this evening after dark
Sunday 9 at home, girls & John & Flavius went to AB's I got set new ^ set single Harness at Digbys in Markham the Other day. now they can drive out a little Diller's youngsters & CB's were here awhile today. W. warm foggy dull & dismal as April rain heavy tonight
10 I helped Br N's Kill beef AM Joe finished Picking turnips. he threw out another waggon load AM then he threshed Peas. W. Cold heavy blow from West a very little snow
11 Cut logs. W. pretty Cold.
12 I & Nancy went to Whitevale I took Crosscut saw & got it gummed Joe thrashed few Peas & began Cleaning them W. pretty Cold sharp North wind
Jan 1876
13 I helped Br C Kill Beef AM I & boys to 14 bus Oats to Br S's to get Chopped Pm. Joe took 43 bus 35 lbs Peas to Toronto at 74 per bus. W. fine & Cler pretty Cold
14 I & Joe helped Br C saw wood with Machine W. Cold west wind some snow AM didnt amount to anything
15 I helped Br C saw AM Joe helped all day I chored Pm. W. milder
Sunday 16 at home all day Finlaws were here Br S's youngsters were here this evening W. mild
17 we sawed wood with Hoover's Machine W. fine & mild like April. thawing. Cloudy
18 Went to Cut logs. Cut 4 when it began to rain came home then Chored. W drissly rain from east all day
19 Cut logs Am. Joe Picked turnips in Cellar Pm I & Nancy went to Funeral of Old Mrs Isabel Purdy at 11th Con & then went to Cedar Grove W. mild roads very muddy Cold wind this evening
20 Cut logs. W. very Cold. frose hard. roads very rough
21 I had George Gunn with Br S's Oscar skidding logs we put up 59 W. pretty Cold a little snow Joe went to Funeral of Susan Bear
22 Joe threshed Peas W. snow from East all day didn fall very deep
Sunday 23 I & girls & boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd H Barkey sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by B. C. I came home boys & girls staid at Br N's W. mild Cloudy a few sleighs out today
24 Cut logs. W. Cloudy little squauls of snow
25 Cut logs Am Joe threshed Peas Pm. I & Nancy went to Br C's with Matty Shank she is married to E Cook & lives in the vicinity of Ingersoll. She & Abraham Hoover's wife & Elisabeth Nighswander were here at noon & went with us to Br C's W. some snow. mild
26 Cut logs. W. Cloudy pretty Cold
27 Finished Cutting all the Pines that were blown down about 18. W. some rain snow & sleet last night looked a little like sleighing this morning but the sun came out & this evening the roads are all mud again
28 Killed our beef Cow AM Joe took grist Chop for Cattle to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. Mild Am some drissly rain Pm
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29 Joe & Jim Skidded 63 logs being all the new cut ones I & little boys took beef head & pickings to Br S's for Russians then went to get chop it was not done I then went to Sparta Pm & got Chop coming back W. soft this morning getting Colder frose hard tonight windy
Sunday 30 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron brought me the mournful intelligence that our old and faithful Preacher Henry Barkey fell Dead this morning as he was preparing to come to Meeting. MN's were here Pm W. pretty Cold high wind last night
31 i went to Markham to get horses sharped on hind feet Adeline & Susanna went with me to JH Ramers Joe burnt apple brush. W. sharp this Morning. fine & mild today
Feb 1 I & Nancy went to Funeral of R'd H Barkey went to Finlaws after service. at the grave some Parties found that he was not dead, so the body was Carried into the meeting house & a doctor was sent for in the mean time Br C Preached on 39 Psalm 5-6 & 8 after service the Doctor pronounced him dead W. mild. soft snow nearly all day snowing yet Joe was away today
2 Chored. W. very very heavy wind last night & today Joe was away today. he Came home tonight & told me that there are 37 PInes blown down in our bush. Cold
3 went to cut a pine out of road that fell across 5th Con cut 4 logs out of it AM Joe threshed Peas Pm I & boys took Chop Oats to Cedar Grove Mills W. mild snowed roads running east & west are badly drifted
4 Joe helped Flavius saw wood I helped shovel road from 11th Con west. I & boys took grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. Cler some snow Am
5 Joe took 2 loads pine wood to Fleurys in Markham I & boys went through Hoover's bush awhile AM saw nothing brought home grist Pm JB's were here awhile. W. pretty Cold
Sunday 6 at home JD's were here Br N's awhile Pm Br S's & Henry Boyer's tonight W. beginning to thaw
7 went to AB's Joe took 2 loads wood. sleighing gone
8 Joe split sawed wood I chored. W. sharp, getting milder
9 I & Joe helped Br S's thresh. W. snow from East am rain & sleet Pm freesing as it falls
Feb 1876
10 I & Joe helped Br. S's finish threshing Am Joe took load of wood to Markham Pm I fixed base under new turnip slicer it works very well David Burkholder's were here this evening W. mild began to rain lightly from east this evening sleighing pretty good
11 Joe took load of wood AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm. W. heavy rain last night fine driving rain Am Cler warm Pm, sleighing gone again John Wideman's were her today
12 Joe split wood. I chored Am went to see Chaley Booth Pm he is coming on Monday to help Cut sawlogs W. mild
Sunday 13 at home all day Br. C's Childern were here Pm. W. mild Cler
14 Chored Am helped Br C kill a beef Pm Joe & little boys cleaned Peas Am he split wood Pm W rain am Cloudy Pm
15 Chored Am washed good Harness Pm. W. a little snow Joe & Booth cut 21 logs today
16 I oiled harness AM helped Sanderson's thresh Pm W. Cold west wind boys cut 24 logs today
17 we went to Br S's on visit with sleigh pretty bad sleighing boys cut 30 logs. W. fine mild Cler
18 I & boys Cleaned 20 bus Oats Chaley Booth threshed Peas & Joe went to Markham he came back at 10 Am then he & Charly went to bush. I took Oast to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. boys cut 7 logs W. Cler
19 Chored Am. Went to JD got some willow baskets off German Pm. boys Cut 23 logs W. Cler thawing
20 Sunday at home all day Nancy & Joh & Adeline went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Br N's were here Pm & this evening W. cold cler
21 I helped Br C kill a beef Am I & little boys hung up Meat to smoke Pm boys cut 21 logs. W. pretty cold
22 I & Nancy went to old D Hoover's on a visit W. heavy wind last night some snow squals Pm boys Came home from bush at 4 Pm they Cut 16 logs then Cut wood at woodshed
23 Boys went to bush. Joe Came home & threshed Peas too Cold in bush I Oiled Chain Harrows. W. very Cold wind from north
24 I took our gilrs & Br C's girls to quilting at Finlaws Joe threshed Peas W. very Cold yet not so windy
{Second Page} Feb 1876 Mar 25 I went to Whitevale Am Fixed old double lines Pm. Boys Cut 19 logs. W. sharp yet. Cler
26 I & boys brought home some smoke wood & went to Flavius swamp to look for Rabbits a little while Am. Chored Pm. boys cut 21 logs W. strong east wind
Sunday 27 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 5 C by R'd S Hoover. BF Reesor & family & his Mother were here Pm. W. East wind began to snow heavy this evening
28 Joe threshed Peas, I chored. W. fine snow last night sleet & snow Am. drissle Pm mild. look little like rain
29 I helped Br C kill a beef Am Simon Hoover's Came before dinner. W. Cler. fine pretty good sleighing Joe drew 2 loads pine to Markham
March 1 I & little boys bagged 20 bus grist Peas & Oats Am took it to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. Joe drew 2 loads pne. W. Cler. sharp wind
2 I didn't do much, have Cold in my head Joe drew 2 loads pine. W. Cler. sharp wind
3 Took horses Cent & Jess to Markham to get shot brought Chop home. W. Mild thawing Joe took 2 loads pine
4 I & Nancy went ot Funeral of Old Peter Ramers wife Br N's went with us. Sermon on 2nd Epistle Timothy 4C 7 & 8 V by Br C A Ramer spike in english Joe drew 1 load wood, drew 2 load out of old bush Pm for Mother. W. fine thawing roads going
Sunday 5. at home Br N's & Cb's were here girls went to Meeting at Widemans with Br N's boys. W. mild thawing a little shower tonight
6 I went to bush to look at down trees awhile Am Finlaws & Martin Hoover & Lizzy & Delilah Nighswander were here Pm. W. fine Mild Cler boys cut 24 logs
7 Chored boys cut 22 logs W. very warm. snow nearly all gone water very high roads very muddy
8 Chored boys cut 1 logs. W. Cold frose hard thawed a littl Pm
9 I & Nancy went to Mannasse Fretz. then I & he went to Bessie's sale Pm Joe & Ham Cut 12 logs Am. Ham helped in Booths stead. Joe trimmed Pm W. Cler
10 I helped Cb's saw wood Joe threshed Peas W strong east wind
11 Boys finished Cutting logs 22. I and little boys cleaned
Mar 1876
grist wheat 24 bus took it to Cedar Grove Mills W. Mild. east wind began to rain this evening
Sunday 12 at home all day. W. rainy nearly all day
13 Joe finished threshing Peas & took young sow to Hoover's I chored. W. Cold some snow last night
14 Joe began drawing out Hemlock & pine wood at Dykes I brought home sow and I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm roads very rough. pretty cold
15 I & Nancy went to Flavius Joe drew out wood W. fine Cler. sharp
16 Joe drew out wood AM I & boys cleaned Oats Cleaned 60 boxes Peas Pm. W. strong wind from East began to snow at 10 Am. snowed & sleet nearly all day
17 Joe drew out wood I went to Belford this morning took 22 bus Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm/ W/ mild tough sleighing
18 Joe drew 7 long logs to SM. I went to JD's am brought home Chop Pm. W. very Cold strong north wind sleighing middling
Sunday 19 at home. John & girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove AB's & CB's were here and Br S's this evening
20 Joe drew logs Am I & little boys cut old Cider Press beam in two it is white Oak. Joe helped Pm & we cut the two bottom timbers they are Black Ash W. strong wind from east Am began to snow heavy about noon. snowed all Pm snowing yet
21 Joe drew logs I drew 2 Cider Press logs Am little John drew 2 Pm I Moyer's were here Pm sleighing pretty good W. fine. Cler
22 Joe drew logs I drew last 3 Cider press logs & 1 Elm out of old bush. W. fine, thawing, some
23 Joe drew logs, we started to go to JB's met them up the townline going to CB's then I & boys took about 10 bus of snow out of Hebron Meeting house garret. then JB's Came Pm. Hitched up our Mare Colt Topsy. She went very well W. fine warm. snow going fast
24 went to Markham to Finlaws Joe went to widow Bean's Funeral W. fine warm. Cler, wind from east Pm
25 Chored. Joe went to Beans' W. soft snow from east last night & M turned to rain Pm & mild & thawing
Sunday 26 I & Nancy & Children except John & Susanna
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Mar April 1876
went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mark 9C by Br C R'd S Hoover & wife were here Pm W. Foggy & damp. sot. snow & drissly nearly all day People all came to meeting with sleighs
27 I & Br C hitched up our Cold AM Nancy's Br John came to exchange 20 bus spring Wheat for seed AM I went to shed Meeting at Hebron. Concluded to build shed facing the road. W. fine Cler Jacob Reesor's were here this evening Joe drew logs
28 I helped Br. C kill 4 Pigs Am Joe drew logs we fixed place in old barn for sheep Pm W. fine Am heavy snow from east Pm
29 I went to Markham AM. hired Aaron Stevenson @ $12.00 per month & his washing for a term of 8 months done nothing Pm Joe was at Beans he is leaving here to work for Beans family. W. very heavy snow fall last night snow about a foot & half deep on the level. shifted{or drifted} some
30 I went to M Dyke's Am to see about getting out with sawlogs found snow too deep AM I & John drove to sparta with Cold Pm. Joe drew a few logs that were near the road. W. mild Cler
31 Fixed a new box on heavy Bobs & filled bags with Potatoes AM Joe started for Toronto with 30 bags Pm. I & little boys drove to Whitevale with Cold Pm. W. fine & warm thawing a little
April 1 I & little boys drove Colt Am Chored Pm W. fine Clear. thawing a little Joe came home this evening, he sold Potatoes @ 60 ct per bus
Sunday 2 at home, young Darl Hoover's were here & JD's Pm W fine, our girls & boys went to Meeting at Widemans Br N's John went with them. sleighing good yet
3 I & Nancy & little boys went to Br C's Nancy helped to quilt I went to Markham for Aaron Stevenson drove Cold out W. drissly rain Am. thawing sleighing getting soft
4 I went to Morrisons this morning. Aaron sawed wood for my Mother Young W Morrison's came at noon he brought some seed Oats for me. W. Mild Cloudy
April 1876
April 5 Went to JH Ramers on a visit Aaron chopped in old bush W. some snow squauls AM Mild sleighing getting thin
6 I helped move Flavius Reesor move to Altona Aaron Chopped. W. Cler. wind from west we moved him with waggons. sleighing about gone
7 Took in turnip pit. W. drissly squauly Am Cler Pm. strong west wind. pretty cold
8 Aaron Chopper Am we drew out pine wood Pm W. fine Cler
Sunday 9 at home Br S & Br N's were here W. fine
10 I & Aaron & Br C sowed Clover seed on fall wheat untill near 10 Oclock when it got to soft to walk then Aaron Chopped we drew out pine & Hemlock Pm. W. fine warm Cler
11 we & Br C sowed grass seed awhile this Morning hadnt quite enough. then Aaron Chopped till noon drew out nearly all the pine & Hemlock wood Pm I think we will leave the rest awhile it is frose fast & partly Covered with snow. W. fine. Cler
12 I & Aaron drew away & piled some lumber that was cut last year. Am. Aaron split wood Pm. W. Cloudy Am rain Pm
13 I & Aaron drew away & Piled hardwood lumber Am. Aaron sawed wood Pm & I went to Dykes & CB's Pm. W. Cloudy Am. foggy & drissly rain Pm
Good Friday 14 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 27 C. by R'd S Hoover Br Ca & Br S are away at Waterloo W. foggy Am heavy Shower Pm roads very very bad. dreadful
15 I & Aaron hacked in top of sawlogs in our bush at Dykes to prevent worms Am sawed maple then in old bush Pm. W. fine Cler
Easter Sunday 16 at home gilrs & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Br N & JD's were here Pm W. fine
Easter Monday 17 at home Br C's girls & Enos Hoover & Esther Ramers were here W. Cool, snow squals
18 Took 10 bus Peas & Oat Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Am Topk 18 bus Oats & brought home Chop Pm W. Cool Clear Aaron split wood in bush
19 Went to Cherrywood Am brought home Oat Chop Pm Aaron split wood. W. Cler Cool
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April 1876 May
20 I & Nancy went to JB's on a visit they live in Mongolia Aaron Cut & Piled up green pine tops in bush at Dykes
21 Aaron cut & Split wood in old bush Am Sawed at home with bucksaw Pm I Chored W. fine Cler
22 Aaron Sawed wood & split some in woodshed I waited on my Mother the most of the day she is not so well W. showry & drissly awhile am fine shower tonight
Sunday 23 Children went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy staid with Mother JD's Children were here after service. W. fine Am heavy shower Pm
24 Aaron dunged out Colt stable & I sawed wood I Chored & fixed some fence along Pickering townline W. Cler
25 I & Aaron went to SM to Pile lumber There was none Cut so I staid & helped put in logs Am Aaron went home. Cleaned out stables & Picked stones off new Meadow back of Ciderhouse. W fine Cler
26 both Piled lumber. W. beautiful clear roads good in places. very very bad places yet
27 Finished Piling lumber W. fine Cler. look like rain this evening
28 Sorted Potatoes in Cellar awhile Am then Aaron Picked Stones off Meadow & I went to get a dozen Suckers at Br N's he brought them off W Clod they are Catching a great Many. fixed some fence after supper. W. Cler. heavy rain last night
29 Both plowed sod in west end of big field goes well wet yet in places. W. fine. Cler, strong west wind Pm
Sunday 30 at home. Br. C's Children & some of Br N's ere here W. very Cold North wind all day
May 1 Both Plowed. W. very Cold NW. wind frose hard this morning
2 Both Plowed awhile. too wet then Aaron drew off Stones near Br C's & I & Nancy went to Whitevale Am I plowed near Br C's Pm Aaron is sick W. warm Cler
3 I & little John Plowed near Br C's W. fine Cler
4 I took 12 bus Pea & Oat Chop to Cedar Grove Mills to Meet J Lawton to Measure Pine & Hemlock wood W. Drissly this morning warm Cler Pm
May 1876
5 Sowed spring wheat near Br C's & John harrowed it Aaron is sick yet Finlaws were here. W. drissly rain nearly all day
6 I took Nell & Frank to Markham to get shod Aaron went with me he is not well yet I & Boys drew out 3 loads edgings at SM & brought one load home Pm. W. fair Cler
Sunday 7 at home Br N's & JD were here Pm. Mother is Poorly. W. Cloudy
8 I & Aaron Plowed some sod Am he Came back last night well again ground very wet it has rained nearly every night lately Chored Pm I went to Cedar Grove after supper W. showry
9 Chored. Aaron finishing Picking stone off new meadow & split wood. W. Cool. Cloudy
10 Aaron Cut edgings into oven wood & I went to Cober's Pm W. slight showers we cut straw to fill beds AM pretty heavy rain am. slight shower's Pm
11 I & Aaron & Br C went to Br S's bush am & got about 60 forest trees Cheifly {sic} sugar Maple. planted both sides of our lane PM. W. fine Cler JB's were her
12 I & Aaron finished sowing Clover seed on fall wheat a few lands. & brought a load saw dust to Mulch trees Am Aaron finished Cutting edgings & split wood J Milroy was here putting up some grafts Pm. CB's man Came for me about 4.00 pm to help Carry Noah Burkholder to the house he was badly Kicked by a horse in the field at the Plough I staid until about 7 he suffers a good deal of Pain he was kicked in the adomen W. Cool Cler
13 I & Aaron ganged in fall last years fall wheat ground till about 3 Pm had to quit too soft. Then I & Nancy went to JD's & took some victuals to Russians the man is very sick. W. fine Cool Cler
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May 1876
Sunday 16 I & little boys went to Meeting at Ord{illegible} Suitable Sermon & Texts for the Celebration of Lords supper by R'd J Wideman & Br C. went to Finlaws after service. Called at J Wideman's for Old Miss Ann Shirk She is Coming to help wait on my Mother W. fine Cool. Noah Burkholder is very Poorly. Inflammation has set in
15 Aaron & John ganged a little while began to rain about 8 Am. Chored in barn today I went to CB's several times today. Noah is Poorly. I went to Isaac Moyer's to tell them to come to see him. quit raining at supper
16 Aaron Pile Peastraw behind old barn. I went to Cherrywood Am to get spring waggon fixed, reach is broke Chored Pm young C Burkholder's were here today. W. Cool windy. Noah Burkholder is bad
17 Chored & went to bush at Dyke's AM Both plowed in sod Pm Uncle S Reesor's & D Nighswanter were here awhile Pm. W. shower this morning some thunder. warm Cler Pm. NB rather better
18 Both plowed sod, nearly finished W. warm Cler
19 Finished Plowing sod & sowed it with 19 bus Albert Peas. I brought them from Old W Morrisons this morning W. very warm & Close. N.B. about the same
20 John nearly finished harrowing Peas third time & Aaron ganged in wheat stubble when it began to rain about 9 Am very heavy shower. Aaron Piled Pea straw I & John took 18 bus Oats to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W. warm Close
Sunday 21 Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Sacrament today I & Adeline staid with my Mother Abraham Burkholder & wife were here after service & Menno Burkholder & wife & David Burkholder's wife at supper. W. very warm. heavy thunder & rain last night & today Pm
22 Aaron Carried Potatoes out of Cellar. I Chored Jacob Wideman's were here today Pm. W. Cool
23 Aaron Carried Potatoes Am
May 1876
I took 4 1/2 bus Peas to get Chopped Am & brought home Oat Chop. both ganged back of old garden Pm. W. fine drying time
24 Both ganged awhile back of garden then I sowed east half of field behind barn with Peas. we both ganged them in & harrowed it over W. warm
Ascension day 25 at home Solomon Burk-holder's were here awhile Pm & JB's at supper. W. fine Cool. Cler
26 Aaron Plowed in last years turnip ground I finished ganging back of garden then sowed the whole field with Oats John harrowed it once. Finlaws were here W. pretty warm
27 Aaron Plowed J McGaw sowed last years fall wheat stubble east of dam with barley with Br C's seeder little John harrowed Oats second time & barley once over I Planted 3 pails Potatoes W. very warm
Sunday 28. at home AB's were here & Br S's Pm W. very warm & Close nice thunder showr Pm things growing very fast woods began to turn green last Sunday now they are fairly out. Cherries in full blossom & Apple & Peas starting.
29 Aaron Plowed I began to gang near graveyard thunder shower Came up about 9 am bagged seed oats till noon. Sowed 8 bus in west half of field behind barn Pm. there is about 3/4 acre acre near the bush too wet to Plow
30 I sowed 4 bus Oats East of Creek near graveyard & finished harrowing. Aaron harrowed root ground Am drew stones off meadow Pm. W. Cool Cler I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper
31 I rolled barley & part of Oat field back of old garden Aaron finished drawing stones off meadow & brought home spring waggon from Cherrywood after supper. W. Cool Cler
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June 1 I finished rolling Oat field then I rolled Oats near graveyard & field behind barn Aaron Carried Potatoes out of Cellar till supper then he Piled Peas straw I & little boys planted a little Corn this evening. W. fine
2 I & Nancy went to Markham she went to JH Ramer's I got Jess & Cent shod then went there for dinner Aaron Finished planting Corn Finished piling Peastraw & Pulled weeds in wheat. W. warm. shower PM
3 Washed sheep & Aaron plowed a little in wet spot near bush in field behind barn AM Chored & went to see for pasture for Colt Pm. Took Colt after supper to Scot's near Br S's W. fine shower Pm everything is growing very fast
Whit Sunday 4 at home John & girls went to Meeting at Altona Diller's boys & Ruhamm were here W. Cloudy Am. Cler Pm. Uncle CB was taken very sudden yesterday, something like a Paryletic stroke his head is affected. he is very poorly
Whit Monday 5 at home BN's were here awhile & M Nighswander's wife at supper Jac & Christian Wideman's called this evening W. Cler
6 Drew dung on east end of big field for roots went to Markham for Cistern Pump Pm. W. Cler
7 drew dung. W. fine Cool. CB a little better
8 drew dung. W. fine. warm
9 I & Nancy & little boys took wool to Cliffs went to M Nighswander for dinner & to Simon Hoover's for supper. W. fine heavy rain here very heavy north of us. but very little at Altona
10 Plowed in root ground.W. very warm & Closed
Sunday 11 Nancy & Ann Shirk went to Meeting at Cedar Grove in buggy boys walked. W. very warm
12 Plowed in root ground. AM. I & Nancy went to W Morrisons JW. Pm to get seed Potatoes W. very warm
13 Finished Plowing root ground AM Cut seed Potatoes Pm Flavius & Abraham Reesor were here at noon W. very warm
14 I went to get a landside for Plow Am
June 1876
Called at bush at Dyke's Coming home to see how Hugh Clarks men are getting on I am selling some logs to him to dress for board timber @$9.00 per hundred Cubic feet. Aaron harrowed root ground fixed some fence & Aaron harrowed root ground fixed some fence & Aaron Pulled weeds & I & Nancy went to Br S's & AB's awhile Pm W very warm
15 Both plowed wet piece along bush in field behind barn Am I sowed it with Peas & Oats mixed harrowed & rolled it, then rolled root ground. Aaron Carried up some Potatoes out of Cellar. W. very warm I brought Uncle CB to our place today at noon he is very poorly, his mind is gone, he did not notice my Mother & she hardly noticed him, it was very sad to see what a person is when the mind fails
16 Aaron began plowing fallow below garden I sprouted some Potatoes Am didnt feel well Pm. S Hoover's were here awhile Pm I harrowed Potato ground after supper & graded a piece of lane beside garden W. very warm
17 Planted Potatoes till about 1/2 past 10 when there fell a fine shower filled 19 bags with Potatoes Pm. W. slight shower's Pm
Sunday 18 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St John 16 C 23V to end of Chap by Br C John G Reesor & wife & daughter were here Pm I & Nancy went to CB's awhile this evening he is about the same. W. fine
19 finished Planting Potatoes AM filled 11 bags with Potatoes Pm Aaron Plowed fallow after supper Br. N's boys took away 30 bags Potatoes this evening they are taking them to Toronto for me. W. Cler. fine Cool very growing Weather
20 I & John Planted feed Corn Am Both finished Plowing fallow Pm. W. fine Cler Abraham Hoover's & Tilman Widemans were here awhile this evening
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June 1876
21 Aaron spaded thistles I brought Cedar Poles from Robt Gouleys. (at Flavius old place) then I & Nancy went to Br S's I got some sticks ripped out to make a waggon rack we staid for dinner I went to Cherrywood & to W M's & to Diller's Pm. W. Cler. shower Pm
22 Both Plowed turnip ground W. Cool Cler
23 Aaron hoed Corn I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove & I went to Boxgrove then I harrowed a little in fallow. too hard. doesnt break up, then harrowed turnip ground. W. very warm
24 I & JB made new hay rack Aaron mowed little Orchard heard this morning that old Uncle Christian Burkholder died last evening at 9 Oc. I was there to see hm & left a few minutes before he died I took my Mother over to look at him today she recognized him & said she was the last left W. very warm Uncle will be buried tommorrow
Sunday 25 I & Nancy & Children except smallest boys went to Funeral. Ann staid with Mother there were a great many People. W. very warm Remarks by R'd J Barkey sermon on Isaiah 38 Ch 1st 2nd & 3rd V upwards of 30 People were here after service
26 I & Aaron made turnip drills AM he raked hay in little orchard PM & I brought turnip drill & sowed nerl all turnips after supper W. warm
27 I finished turnips & then we finished splitting sawed wood & drew in rack full of hay out of little orchard. W. very warm
28 I took single buggy to Cherrywood to get wheel fixed then helped Aaron mow in old orchard & round house took 24 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove after supper. W. warm
29 I drew 83 bus 25 lbs spg Wheat & 10 bus 15 lbs Fall Wheat to Cedar Grove Mills @ 90 cts for Spg {spring} & $1.02 for Fall
30 Finished Mowing Orchard & raked & Cocked about half of it. W. fine Cler pretty warm
July 1876
July 1 Took old Canadian reaper to Pieces John harrowed Potatoes I & Nancy went to AB's for a pig Nancy staid at H Stories till I came from AB's I & boys brought load edgings & fished awhile this evening W slight shower AM, fine rain this evening Aaron went home last night
Sunday 2 Went to JD's Pm W. Cloudy. Shower Am fine heavy rain Pm, growing weather
3 I took Castings of Old Canada Reeper to Unionville bought a sulky Horse Rake @ $35.00 was allowed $18.00 for Castings Aaron fixed road at dam and turned hay in Orchard. W. fine Cler Took more Peas to French Horse
4 Drew dung on fallow W. shower at noon I Took more {or mare} again this morning to J Peter's
5 Had J Mainland to fill dung Am got fallow covered & few loads on heap near dam till noon very heavy rain at noon Cleaned wheat Pm
6 Went to Finlaws they were not at home then went to S Lehmans. They gave us a ride through Stouffville then we went to JH Ramer's I got horses shod. W. pretty warm
7 Finished Cleaning Wheat & Aaron splitwood & fixed some fence & I took grist Chop to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. shower Am heavy rain after dark
8 Both spread some dung & began to Cross plow fallow too warm then hoed Corn & turned hay in Orchard till noon Aaron went to bee at Schoolhouse to level Playground I & little boys brought home Chop & raked & Cocked hay I brought home Buggy after dark W. the hottest day so far JH Ramer was here at supper for some Potatoes
Sunday 9 I & Children & Ann went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 12 C by Br C. Children went to Br N's after service. W. very very hot shower this evening
10 Both plowed & opened out hay Cocks
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July 1876
Am. Chored & Plowed a little Pm. W very warm Am. Heavy thunder & heavy rain Pm
11 Both plowed. W. Cooler, rain last night
12 Finished Plowing this morning, then I & John Scuffled hill Corn & feed Corn Am drew in hay out of old Orchard 2 loads till supper made rack for spring waggon after supper. W. very warm & Close Pm
13 I & Nancy & Herman went to Toronto, sold Butter @ 23 cts 1 calf & 2 lams for $9.00 Bag old Potatoes $1.00 W. fine pretty warm
14 I went to Mongolia am Mowed nearl half of Meadow Pm. W. fine breese from north
15 I & little boys killed a calf Am I took quarter to A Moyers & a piece to Uncle CB's family then we Raked & Cocked all the hay that I had cut little John worked the new rake very well W. fine Took 10 bus Peas to Mill after supper
Sundy 16 Susanna & Flavius & Benjamin staid with Mother the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on by R Jos Barky JH Ramer's were here after service I & Nancy went to CB's Pm Alex McNair was here this evening we have not see him for over 13 years he lives in Illinois
17 Finished Mowing Meadow till supper scuffled Potatoes after supper. W. pretty warm
18 Raked & Cocked all the hay AM. I & John Piled some lumbre & brought home Chop Pm shower at noon
19 Drew in 11 loads hay. W. very warm
20 Shovel Plowed feed Corn & Potatoes & scuffled some turnip. Aaron hoed turnip. W. shower last night & heavy thunder. slight shower today
21 Drew in last hay till supper 7 loads Both helped Br C bind wheat after supper W. fine pretty Cool
22 Aaron went to W<'s barnraising on Henry Peter's place (W. M bought it) I & little boys oed turnips I went to Markham Pm W. Cloudy Am rainy Pm
23 Went to Meeting at Wideman's Remarks by R'd Jos Barky
July 1876 Aug
Sermon on St Luke 6 C by R'd S Hoover. went to Finlaws after service & at supper. W. fine Cool
24 I & Aaron & J Mainland helped Br C bind Wheat & Barly Mainland is helping us through Harvest by the day. W. Din Cool I bound with vest on
25 Helped Br C. three of us. Shower soon after dinner Mainland went home we worked at turnip. W. Cool
26 All helped Br C. W. fine Cool
27 Mainland helped Br C all day Aaron till noon I & boys finished turnips Am then we cut road round our fall wheat Pm raining after dark W. cool
28 I & John Cut some wheat Am Aaron & Mainland bound it was pretty wet Cut very well Pm Br C's two Men helped Pm. W. fine Cool
29 Finished Cutting & Shocking our wheat Br C's men helped till noon W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 30 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona Br S's were here W. fine Cool Cler
31 I & Aaron helped Br C's draw in their barly with team. W. fine Cler
August 1 Aaron harrowed fallow Am & hoed thistles out of feed Corn & Potatoes Pm I went to B O & Scuffled turnips second time W. fine wrm
2 I & John & Susanna went to Toronto sold Eggs @ 16 cts Butter @ 18cts little Chickens @ 25 cts per Aaron hoed Cut road around barly. W. pretty warm
3 Cut nearly all our barly Br C's Men helped W. cloudy
4 Finished Cutting & binding & shocking barly till 3 pm Then I scuffled turnips & Aaron & Mainland hoed. W. very warm & sultry
5 drew in 12 loads wheat W. very warm & sultry
Sunday 6 at home all day Isaac Moyer's were here Pm W. warm
7 Finished drawing in wheat 7 loads then men hoed turnip John began to make stubbles & I went to Belford & to I Moyer's after supper W. Cler
8 Cut spring wheat Br C cut it with his reaper we got it all shocked & drew in rakings big load W. Cler
9 Drew in our barley Br C's helped with team Am W. warm Cler
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Aug 1876
10 Aaron helped M Dyke thresh Mainland Pulled Peas W. warm
11 Aaron & Mainland Pulled Peas I went to Br S this morning then I & little boys drew in spring wheat 5 loads it is a good sample & a good crop but the fall wheat is generally poor some farmers are stacking it in their yards for Manure. W warm
12 all Pulled Peas W. very warm & sultry
Sunday 13 I & Adeline & John staid with my Mother Nancy & the rest went to Meeting at Hebron. Henry Barkeys widow and son Samuel & two daughters were here Pm. C Burkholder's awhile W. very warm
14 All Pulled Peas. W. very warm sultry
15 Finished Pulling sod Peas till 3 Pm then Pulled headlands behind barn began Pulling with rake awhile this evening works very well. W. pretty warm R'd Jos Barkey called awhil Pm
16 Aaron & Mainland helped thresh at CB's & I & John & Flavius Pulled some Peas with rake then Susan Cober & her Man John Boyer Came & staid all day I cut wood round Oat field north of Orchard this evening W. fine Cler
17 Commenced to cut oats a very slight shower stopped us Br C's men went home cut a few ourselves Am they came and helped Pm W. very sultry & close J B's Called Pm
18 Finished Cutting & binding Oats Am I John & Aaron finished Pulling Peas with rake & Mainland shocked Oats W. pretty warm
19 Drew in 12 loads Peas. W. very warm
Sunday 20 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans Ann went with Br N's JD's were here W fine Cool 14 Converts were Baptized today By Br Christian
21 I & John finished Cutting Oats today Mainland bound all near graveyard Aaron helped Br N's thresh W. fine Cool
22 Br C's two men helped & we finished binding Oats Am Drew in 10 loads Peas Pm Br C's team helped W Cler
23 I & Aaron & John drew in 10 loads Peas Mainland helped Sanderson thresh W. warm Cler
Aug 1876 Sept
24 Drew in last Peas 5 loads & 19 loads Oats with our 2 teams 1 from Br C's Russian German & Joe Atkinson helped. Aaron is away today. W. Cler
25 drew in last Oats 2 loads this morning then I went to Bosgrove for a Plow Share Aaron began Plowing Pea ground opposite Sandersons I & John cut mixed Peas & Oats along bush in field behind barn it is intended for green feed. W. Cooler very windy getting very dry
26 Both Plowed. W. very windy cool
Sunday 27 at home James McGuckin & wife were here Br N's & JD's, My Mother is very Poorly. W. fine
28 Both Plowed, finished at 4 Oc about 5 acres it is very dry & hard in places if it rains we intend to sow it with wheat. drew in mixed feed 2 loads after supper W. fine Cler
29 Drew in rack full loose Oats & drew some old rails from where fence was east side of fallow Pm. W. Cler My Mother is very Poorly we sit up with her
30 Finished ridging fallow Aaron began harrowing Pea ground. JD's & his Brother in law Henry Roos & wife were here awhile & Uncle Saml Reesor's W. Cler Mother about the same
31 Aaron finished harrowing Pea ground I helped JB Patch old barn roof AM & a little while Pm then sowed fallow with old Treadwell wheat W. pretty warm Cler
Sept 1 Aaron finished harrowing Wheat then began drawing dung on Pea ground W. windy Finlaws were here last night heavy wind. thunder in the distance a very little rain here
2 drew dung with 2 teams J Mainland filled Diller's & Roos's were here Pm . W. Cool a very little rain last night
Sunday 3 at home. Neighbours in and out Mother very Poorly W. cool
4 Aaron finished drawing dung I went to Boxgrove & Cherrywood Am. brought home Pea Chop Pm Joe Widemans were here Pm. W. Cool very windy
5 Drew off stones near Br C's Aaron began Plowing there about 10 Am I & little boys drew stones off barley stubble into shed W. Cool very windy, no school today
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Sept 1876
6 Aaron Plowed I & Nancy went to Markham AM Both Plowed Pm. W. fine. Mother about the same . Friends here every night sitting up
7 Aaron took fat Cow to Butcher Jacob Hoover's he bought here @ $5.50 dressed weight I. Br.C & JD fixed Poles to tie horses at Hebron & I finished Plowing near Br C's W. fine Cler, very dry
8 began Plowing in field behind barn near bush found it too hard. drew old rubbish home for wood Aaron cut it up W. pretty warm. I went to Cherrywood Am
9 drew stones into shed Am I & John Cleaned out Cistern then we logged up old rubbish in dam Pm. W. windy nearly every day very very dry & smoky
Sundy 10 Children went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy staid with my Mother she is very Weak Br inlaw's MN's & S Hoover's were here after service several friends called Pm W. Cool
11 Aaron helped JD thresh I drew load edgings AM Took waggon to Cherrywood to get wheels fixed Pm W. fine Cler Pm very dry yet
12 Aaron Cut feed Corn I Chored. W. fine Cler
13 Aaron Cut feed Corn I went to Markham Pm W. fine Cler
14 Thanksgiving day at home no Meeting at Hebron W. Cool Pm
15 Aaron & J Mainland helped Br C thresh Am I & boys went to Markham AM Picked Cider apple PM
16 Aaron & J Mainland helped Br C thresh Am we began dig Potatoes Pm They are very small & few in the ground on account of the drouth W Cler
Sunday 17 at home. W. Cool began to rain from east this evening
18 Cleaned up barn floors am. spread dung on Pea ground & harrowed it Pm. W. splendid, soaking rain last night & awhile AM. Cistern half full. ground well soaked. done a lot of good
19 Both Plowed in Pea ground. W. Cloudy
20 Both Plowed Am Finlaws & C Stories were here Pm. I Plowed a little while this evening W. warm this is my daughter Adelines 18th Birthday
21 I & Aaron took 1440 ft Cler lumber to Markham Am
Sept 1876 Oct
@ 20 & $12.00 per M. John McGaw finished plowing our Pea ground we sowed it Pm with Treadwell Wheat & about 80 lbs of Seneca wheat & about 1 Pint of Fules Wheat that my Br Simeon brought from Pennsylvania last year W. fine
22 finished harrowing & furrowing wheat this morning then dug Potatoes W. Cloudy
23 Chored & Plowed while Am dug Potatoes Pm. W. fine little rain last night & awhil Am Cler Pm
Sundy 24 at home. W. Foggy & drissly Pm
25 Finished digging Potatoes till about 3 Pm they are a very light crop on account of the dry weather we got about 50 bus off an acre Aaron Plowed & I brought home waggon from Cherrywood I got new spokes and felloes into it. W. fine warm Cler rainy now after dark
26 Both Plowed in Am set horse Power Pm. W. Cool. windy
27 Threshed 247 bus barley & 147 bus Oats Machine went very well W. rain last night & this morning didnt start threshing unill after 8 O'clock some showers through the day, got done before 5 oclock This is my 40th Birthday
28 Both Plowed Am I & boys Made 1 lbl Cider Pm W. Showry Pm
29 Both Plowed. W. fine Cler cool
30 I & boys Made 12 lbs Cider Am Plowed Pm W Cler
Sundy Oct 1 at home John & Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. W. Cool My Mother is still poorly
2 I boiled Sauce Aaron Plowed W. Cler
3 Both Plowed Am Chored Pm I went to H Stover's. W. Cloudy Am rained nearly all Pm
4 Both Plowed. Aaron began in barley stubble. I finished behind barn then went in barly stubble. W. Cool, Cler
5 I & Aaron Plowed Am. he went to Markham Pm John & I Plowed Pm. W. Cool Cler bought new Steel Clipper Plow off Br C @ $16.00 John likes it well
6 I & Nancy went to Whiteville Am Chored & Picked Cider apples Pm Aaron is at Fair W. rainy & cool
7 Aaron Plowed I & boys Made 54 gals Cider Am All picked winter apples Pm. W. Cool Cloudy
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Oct 1876
Sunday 8 Children went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy staid with my Mother she is very low W. very Cold squauls of dry sleet Br C's JH Kanner's were here a while Pm
9 I boiled Sauce Aaron cut wood Am Plowed Pm W. ground frose hard this morning fine today
10 This Morning at 7 1/2 Oclock it pleased God to release my dear Mother of her suffering. she died Calm & peacefull W Cold, a very little snow last night
11 Friends in & out. I have very sore boil on my right wrist. I am writing this on the 15th W. Cler Cool
12 Buried Dear Mother today a large Funeral sermon on 2nd Cor 5th Ch 1st V by R'd Joe Barkey & S Hoover about 120 Friends here after service. W beautiful fine October day
13 JB Came helped to Finish Picking winter apples Aaron Plowed Pm. W. fine R'd M. Rohren & wife & Mothers Cousin Mrs Oberholtzer from Ohio were Pm Br S's & Br C brought them. My Boil very sore
14 Aaron Plowed I & boys brought 3 Pigs from AB's boys brought 300 tiles & brought home grist Pm W Cold wind
Sunday 15 at home all day, nobody here John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans. W. very Cold NW wind
16 Aaron Finished Plowing barly stubble Am wheeled hen manure into garden PM. W pretty Cold My Boil very sore
17 Aaron Plowed at Br C's Am dug in garden Pm I went to Br S's Am to Moyers & JD's Pm to ask them to help Put up sheds for Hoovers at Hebron W. pretty Cold wind Cler
18 Aaron finished digging garden and began Pulling turnips I was at Hebron where they have begun putting up sheds I am giving about 1/2 acre north of graveyard for a yard. W. beautiful fine day M Hoovers began German school today
19 Cleaned some Peas this morning then I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy kept house sermon on {blank space} by R'd Rohren & Drexel from Medina Co Ohio Aaron Pulled turnip Mr Morton & wife Fayder & wife & Br S's & Br N's were here Pm. W. very fine
20 Took Ann Shirk to Joe Widemans AM Cleaned 28 bags barly PM. W. very fine Cler
Oct 1876
21 JB came to fix Summer Kitchen Aaron Pulled turnip I helped level shed yard at Hebron Little John & JB helped about 7 teams. W. beautiful June weather
Sundy 22 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona. W. warm , a little rain
23 Aaron cut word in shed & we cleaned 12 w bus seed barly for M Dyke at 78cts I took 20 bus 20 lbs Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mills for J Mainland @ $1.12 per bus Pm W. rain nearly all day very heavy at times
24 I took 40 bus 15 lbs barly to F Mans bay @ 75 cts They have greatly improved the place. Built a new office. Bank & sheds & store at the main road & are building a new warehouse with steam elevator at the Harbour the Barley standard Came into effect lately, every load is Tested by weight & the Price market thereby mine was 1 1/2 lbs. Cleaned another load Pm W. some drissle
25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John 3 C by R'd E Snider from Waterloo Br S's JD's & Br C were here Pm With E Snider & wife J Martin & D Minton Aaron threshed Peas W. Cloudy
26 Took 48 bus barly to F mans bay @ 72cts by some measures it was 2 lbs light. Cleaned another load Pm W. Cler
27 Took 52 bus barly to F mansbay @ 76 cts today it was 1 lbs light Cleaned last Pm. W. fine
28 I & John Took 25 bus 18 lbs barley to Bay @ 70 cts it is a little in price & they made it 4 lbs light Then we went to Duffins Creek station for a Broad Cast grain Seeder Br C traded a horse for it & I bought it from him @ $70 I & John had the satisfaction of seeing 3 or 4 wild Salt water Salmon W. a little snow this morning. all thawed. fine Pm
29 at jp,e Children went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. W. fine day. frose last night
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30 killed a pig & Chored Am I & Aaron drew some lumber for Meeting shed Pm W. mild
31 We all pulled turnips Am I took 20 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills & brought some lumber for sheds Pm W. fine warm
Nov 1 Aaron finished Pulling turnip Am I & boys drew he helped Pm. W. very foggy Am fine warm Cler Pm William Eby & son & daughter were here Pm They live in the Township of Woolwick
2 I & John Finished drawing Turnip Am 11 loads in all Aaron began Plowing Potatoe & Turnip ground Sent for Dr Black this evening Nancy gave Birth to a Daughter about 9 Pm doing well Finlaws were here at noon Came again & staid all night W. heavy rain this evening
3 I went to Markham & to JH Ramers to see for a girl, got none. I & John drew some lumber for shed this evening. W. Cool Cloudy
4 John & Aaron Plowed in root ground Am I helped finish Pm I & John brought home Chop this evening W. fine Cler
Sunday 5 I & boys & Adeline went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 11 C by Br C AB's & JH Ramers were here Pm W like September
6 I & Aaron began Plowing & scraping creek to make it deeper east of Orchard Am Aaron threshed Peas Pm. West wind Am heavy rain Pm
7 I went to Cedar Grove & to J Dicks. Am began at Che Creek Pm broke scraper I went to B.S. got it fixed then scraped W. Cloudy Am fine Pm
8 Worked at Creek. W. fine Mild
9 Worked at creek M N's were here awhile W. Cler
10 Worked at creek. W. very fine Cler mild
11 Finished Creek a far north as little Orchard from townline scarboro parts of it we Cleaned out by hand & drew the earth into low places with Scraper. W. as fine as april
Nov 1876
Sundy 12 at home Br S's were here W. very fine
13 I & Aaron began Plowing east of Orchard Finlaws were here I went to H Stovers this morning. John Plowed in my place until German school went in Martin Hoovers is teaching in Hebron Meeting house I went to pine bush Pm with H Clark sold him 5 standing pines @ $110 per M Cubic Measure W. rather Cloudy warm
14 I & John brought Colt. Farmer, from pasture then went rabbit shooting with Br inlaws Saml & Peter Hoovers little John shot 1 Aaron Plowed W. mild cloudy
15 I & Aaron Plowed. W. very fine Cler
16 Both finished plowing below orchard then cleaned some Peas Michael Frets came on a visit Aaron dug out pine root below Orchard I took grist chop to mill this evening. W. fine roads good
17 I went to H Stovers & to Cherrywood Am went Shooting to JD's with JB awhile Pm W. fine brought home chop this evening
18 Pulled down fence east of lane as far a Creeek on Scarboro townline & built it up again we intend to dig post holes for a bound fence built up fence across Creek above dam & behind Orchard. W. east wind. Cloudy
Sundy 19 at home. nobody here W. drissly rain from east all day
20 I went to Markham & to Unionville to Register Daughter Mary Aaron threshed Peas W. rain Simon Hoover's here this morning Cloudy
21 I went to Cherrywood Am. drew dung into little Orchard Pm. W. mild Cloudy
22 Finished drawing dung AM cleaned drift out of fence at townline & deepened Creek & put in some posts Mainland is digging holes. W. pretty sharp
23 I helped Br C kill hogs W. chilly Cloudy
24 Put in some posts Aaron Chopped I went to AB's & to Cherrywood Pm W Cool
25 I went to J Dicks for 2 pigs @1.25 each Then I went to bush to see Timber measured 2083 ft W. soft snow. Aaron helped make fence at Meeting house yard Pm
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Sundy 26 at home Ramer's were here this evening W. some soft snow a few sleighs running today
27 killed our 6 hogs W. Mild a little soft snow
28 I helped CB's folks kill hots W. Mild some soft snow. thawing neighter sleighing or wheeling
29 I helped Br N's kill hogs Aaron chopped. W. Cler
30 I & Adeline helped AB's kill hogs. W very Cold
Dec 1 We Chored & drew sawed wood into shed W. very cold
2 drew wood into shed boys took 15 bus chop to mill W. Cold. a little sleighing Br inlaws Peter Hoover & Caroline Reesor here tonight
Sunday 3 I & Children went to meeting at Hebron Nancy staid at home. remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 5 C 18 V to end of Chap by R'd S Hoover W. Milder
4 I went to JD's & to Manasseh Frets Am S Lehman's were here Christian Stovers Came Pm they brought B Lehman & wife from Stanly Township W. pretty sharp
5 I & Nancy too B Lehman & wife to Br C to JD's at noon then to Br N's to stay all night then I went to Mill for Chop W. mild
6 I & Aaron helped Br S thresh with teams W fine
7 Went to Finlaws. W. very fine roads splendid wheeling
8 I & Aaron sawed wood in old bush Am then I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. pretty Cold
9 Cleaned Peas & Chored. W. very Cold. very strong north wind all day This is my Nancy's 37th Birthday
Sunday 10 Went to Br C's W. very Cold Br S's youngsters here tonight
11 I & Aaron to Chop to Cedar Grove this Morning I took Frank & Nell to get shod Pm. W. 5 in snow last night & Am midling sleighing. mild
12 I Took 28 bus 53 lbs Old Treadwell wheat to Cedar Grove Mills @1.15. Am drew last of wood into shed Pm. W. few in snow last night fine sleighing
13 I & Nancy Took Aaron home then went to Saul Hoover's. went shooting got nothing W. mild sleighing going. Took 12 bus grist this morning got it home tonight
Dec 1876
14 I & Gleason Thoman Cut about 20 Sawlogs in pine bush I have hired him for 3 months @ $12.00 per month but he cannot come until January to work regular W. soft mild
15 went to JD's Chored & talked with visitors F Moyer & wife Jacob Krats & wife & Uncle Saml & wife Am Divided some of my Mother's effects Pm. W. sharp & windy snow this evening
16 didnt do much Am I & John went to Br S's & Cedar Grove Pm .W. strong wind last night & today
Sunday 17 went to AB's W. east wind. snow PM sleighing fair
18 Finished dividing my Mother's effects W. about a foot of snow last night drifting some today
19 I & boys threshed few Peas & Oats Cleaned some wheat W. very Cold. wind from west
20 Took boys to english school helped a little at scrubbing Meeting house Pm W. pretty cold sleighing good
21 Killed 5 geese & went to Cedar Grove Mills W. milder
22 Took geese to Markham @ 7 cts per lb W. Mild
23 I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Am I & boys brought home a load of dry pine Pm. W. sharp
Sunday 24 Locked the door & all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 2nd C by R'd S Hoover went to Br N's after service W. very sharp
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 2nd C by R'd J Wideman John BoyerJW & wife Henry Frets & Ann Isabella & John Wallace were here after service Jacob Gayman's & Jac Widemans brought Pre Christian Gayman's wife & sister here awhile Pm W. rather Cloudy & mild east wind & some snow tonight
26 Went to Tilman Wideman's on a visit W. Cler
27 I & boys threshed Peas Am Took grist Peas Oats to Mill Pm. W. mild
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28 I & John went to Markham & brought home Chop AM. then we went to Stock{illegible} Sale Pm. I bought flail & old barly fork @ 25cts & Cutter @$19.50. W. mild
29 I helped Br C thresh with {illegible} W. snow from east. very heavy Pm. Nancy went to funeral of Old Christian Hoover's wife She went with Br N's & Br C
30 I & boys threshed Peas Am Chored & went to Cedar Grove PM. W. pretty Cold. east & west roads drifted
Sunday 31 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 19 C by R'd Jos Barkey. M N's youngster's & A Burkholder's youngsters were here Pm after service windy this morning fine today
January 1 1877 girls & John went to Moyers the rest of us went to Br S's W. light Coarse snow nearly all day. didnt amount to much I & Nancy went to CB's folks this evening
2 G Thoman began work this Morning He & John helped shovel snow on townline awhile then we threshed some Peas I & G went to Markham with load of pine PM. W. pretty sharp
3 G took 2 loads pine to Markham I boys took grist Oats to Cedar Grove W. very sharp
4 Threshed Peas Am G took load wood to Markham Pm I & Nancy went to S Ramer's this evening W. Milder. I sold the rest of our Pine & Hemlock to C Petty at Cherrywood $1.80 I got $2.00 at Markham on trade
5 G took 3 loads wood to Cherrywood I & Children went to funeral of Michael Burkholder's Child at Hebron Pm. W. fine mild
6 I took 3 loads wood I & Nancy & Br C Helped AB kill a beef Am. W. very fine mild
7 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Br C went to S Lehman's after service & to J B's this evening W. fine mild
Jan 1877
8 went to Markham got Jess & Cent shod Am I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm G drew 3 loads wood W. pretty cool
9 asked some hands & fixed ready to thresh tommorrow G drew 1 load of wood W. Cler
10 threshed 46 boxes spring wheat very fair sample & 111 boxes fall wheat about half Che{illegible} & seeds
11 Finished threshing this evening 84 boxes fall wheat & 227 Oats W fine yesterday mild & soft snow today.
12 I & G broke road to wood in edge of bush at Dykes & he drew 1 load AM threshed Peas Pm W strong wind. Cold roads drifted
13 G drew 2 load wood I & John went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. Cold
Sundy 14 I & Nancy went to Old Hoover's W. windy AM fine Cler. Pm Br C's were here this evening
15 I & John went to Markham bought new Cook Stove St Lawrence No 9 1/2 @ $19.50 without furniture, our old one broke down again yesterday G drew 3 loads wood W. Cold snow form east Pm
16 G drew 3 loads wood I & boys worked in barn boys took 12 bus Oats to Mill Pm W. about 5 in snow last night Milder today
17 G drew 3 loads wood I helped. Br C Kill 5 pigs Am Chored Pm. W. sharp, Cler
18 G drew 2 loads wood I & Nancy went to M N's W. sharp this Morning. Mild today
19 G drew 3 loads wood I & boys took grist Chop to Mill W. turning soft
20 Threshed Peas. brought home Chop Pm W thawing I & Nancy went to M Dykes this evening
Sunday 21 John & girls went to Meeting at Cedar Grove & to CB's this evening. W Cler. Cold
22 I helped M Dyke Kill a Beef & 2 Pigs G drew loast of wood 3 loads W. pretty Cold
23 I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's G threshed Peas W. pretty Cold, west wind
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24 Borrowed A McCnights Fanning Mill to Clean Fall wheat Cleaned all day. W. Cold
25 Cleaned wheat & Killed Pig I & Flavius took Pig to Markham Pm sold it @ $7.00 Per cwt John & G Cleaned Wheat W. pretty Cold
26 Helped Br S's Kill 6 Hogs Boys & G Finished Cleaning Wheat W. fine mild Cler
27 I & G drew 6 logs W. mild Cler
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on Heb 11 C by R'd S Hoover M N's Jesse Hoover & Michael Frets's Son & Daughter were here Pm. Br S's tonight W. fine
29 I & G drew 8 logs I & Nancy went to I Moyer's this evening. W. very fine
30 Went to Simon Hoover's, not at home, then started to Solomon Burkholder's heard they were not at home then to R'd S Hoover's, not at home, then to FJ Reesors not at home, then to NN's found them at home then to Menno Burkholder's at night. W. foggy Mild G & John drew 5 logs
31 G & G Gm skidded 20 logs Am I & boys Cleaned 11 bags Che{illegible} & Oats & 5 bus Wheat for Spence took them to Mill then G drew 1 log Am Cleaned tailing. Pm W. foggy began raining at noon. didnt rain much Pm. soft & mild
Feb 1 Helped G draw logs AM he & John drew Pm I & Flavius & girls went to funeral of M Dyke's baby Pm W. very fine, mild as April snow going
Candlemas 2 helped draw logs W. Cloudy mild
3 helped draw logs W. Cloudy mild
Sunday 4 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans we went to JD's. W. fine mild, snow soft, roads cut up
5 John & G drew logs I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Am helped (Pilkey at Sanderson's Place) saw logs for sawing Machine Pm W. Foggy mild Am. Cler Pm
6 Went to Bush awhile Am. then went to Funeral of Christian Stover's daughter Anne at Hebron Pm. sermon on 2 Cor 5 C & 1st V by R'd Jac Wideman & R'd Downing W. Mild. Cloudy looks like storm
Feb 1877
7 John & G drew logs, I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's W. Cloudy, mild roads getting thin
8 G drew load Square timber to Bay for M Dyke am dunged Colt stable Pm. I & Br S. worked at Bob sleigh Pm W. fine cler
9 I was in bush helping G Am helped Br. S at sleigh Pm. went to young D Hoover's this evening W. beautiful fine Cler
10 I wen to Markham & G & John helped Br N thresh AM G & J Mainland helped Pilkey at Sawing Machine Pm. & I & John drew 2 logs & brought home new bob sleigh W. fine Cler
Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barkey went to Old M Neighswanders after service & to Flavius Reesor's this evening W. very fine warm snow going fast
12 I & G went to draw logs nearly bare through Dyke's fields drew 1 small one came home he threshed Peas I & boys took bob to Cherrywood to get Shod Cleaned Peas Pm. W blowed up Cold very windy
13 G threshed Peas. I went to Markham to get Paints & Oil to Paint some parts of our house W. very cold
14 G & Gunn skided bogs Am G drew Pm & I & Gunn skided Pm Painters began Painting this morning. W. fine mild
15 G drew logs I Chored & went to get M Stockdale to see sick Cow Am brought home bobsleigh Pm. W. fine. sleighing still hangs on
16 G drew logs. M Dyke helped I loaded Pm. with other team drew 23. W. mild
17 G drew 9 logs Am I loaded. Cleaned seed spring wheat Pm W. prett Cold. windy Pm
Sunday 18 I, Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br. C sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by R'd S Hoover went to Br N's pm W. soft snow Pm
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19 G drew 2 loads 4 logs I drew 2 {illegible} Cut then we came home. too windy & cold he threshed Peas till noon then I went to Funeral of Ol Mrs Snell formerly Lapp G & John drew 3 logs & 2 rail Cuts Pm W. Cler mild Pm . 1 sermon on 90 Psalm by Br C. some remarks by R'd J Carmichael. Deceased was Baptised by Br C about 18 months ago
20 G & Br S's Menno drew 18 logs mostly very large ones I & Gunn loaded with Br S's Oxen W. fine Flavius was here got 160 Oat sheaves @$5.00 per 100
21 I & Nancy & little boys went to Michael Fret's G & John drew 11 logs. W. very fine sleighing going fast
22 G & Menno drew 7 logs AM G & Gunn skidded Pm. W. sleighing about gone Couldnt draw Pm
23 I & Nancy went to D Burkholder's G drew wood home from Old bush. W. Cloudy Mild east wind. we had bad going sleighing very bad
24 G drew wood AM we cleaned last of spring wheat H G took grist Peas out Chop to MIll with waggon this evening. W. mild
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mark 11 C by Br C went to AB's Pm. W. sharp wind Cler
26 Chored & threshed Peas Am I & G went to a meeting at Hebron Pm to see about Moving Church north into shedyard. W. Mild
27 I & G helped Br S thresh with team W. Cler
28 I tapped 28 spiles in old bush sap ran pretty well Pm. I & boys & G went to Old D Hoover's sale Pm I bought Fro & Mallet spade & axes & Fla{illegible} hatchet all for 70 cts W. beautiful fine Cler
Mar 1 Went to Finlaws on a visit W. very fne Cler
2 G & H Stover threshed Peas yesterday & today I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. rain Am cloudy Pm
3 I drew 3 small loads 90 bus 5 lbs Old Treadwell Wheat to Cedar Gove @ $1.45 to Cedar Grove Mills W. Cool Cloudy a little soft snow
Mar 1877
Sunday 4 at home Martin Hoover Elisabeth Nighswander & her daughter Delilah were here & Mrs CB & her girls W. a few inches soft snow last night
5 Cleaned wheat & fixed a place to boil boil sap in the bush. Cler Am squauls of now Pm
I drew 2 small loads 55 bus 35 lbs new Treadwell Wheat to Cedar Grove AM @ $1.30 per bus G boiled samp. he drew 2 small basswood logs to SM Pm I sugared off about 6 quarts Molasses Pm W Cold wind
7 G drew load lumber to Markham AM I went with him as far as Cedar Grove he threshed Peas Pm. W. Cold
8 I took boys to school this morning. My sister & my Brother's all met here Pm to settle our affairs G threshed Peas W. soft snow Am rain Pm. Raining yet at bedtime
9 Cleaned last of wheat & Peas the rest of the day W. quite Cold ice on trees & fences blowing hard
10 finished Cleaning Peas 67 bus. Then went to drew sawlogs. drew 9. sleigh runs well W. pretty cold
Sunday 11 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy & boys went to JH Reesor's sleighing good W. pretty cold. Ice on trees yet
12 G threshed Peas Am drew logs Pm I drew 4 Basswoods W. mild
13 Both drew logs Am G drew Pm we went to John G Reesor's Pm W. fine Mild thawing
14 Both drew logs Am G threshed Peas Pm W. Mild began snowing before dinner. Soft Blowed Cold towards night I washed harness Pm
15 I oiled harness & G threshed Peas Am Cut some white ash logs Pm
W. pretty Cold
16 drew 1 load 5 ash logs Am Cleaned seed oats for Flavius & G threshed Peas Pm . Simon Hoover's & Flavius were here W. Cler Am some snow Pm
17 drew 2 big Maple logs & 1 rail cut Am Cut some drags drags in old bush & I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills Pm W. very Cold sleighing good
Sundy 18 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon in St Luke Part 14 C
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by Br C John & girls went home I & Nancy & little boys went to Br S's. W. mild
19 Put a cut through Butt log that Timbermen left G drew it to Mill & I took grist Chop Pm W. mild fine
20 I & Nancy went to R'd S Hoover's G cut drags & brought home grist W cool wind cloudy Pm
21 G threshed Peas. I & John took 12 bus Peas to Mill Pm. W. soft snow nearly all day
22 G drew big logs to SM out of old bush W. fine finished Cleaning Peas very good sleighing
23 Cleaned Timothy seed & cut some drags W. fine I & Nancy went to B F Reesor's this evening
24 Cut drags Am G drew some home Pm W. thawing I tapped about 30 trees sap now middling W. thawing
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Mark 11 C by Br. C. I & Nancy went to Funeral of David Burkholder's Child at Wideman Pm Sermon on 1 Epistle Peter 1st C & 24 Verse by Br C went to {illegible} Jac Wideman's this evening W. Cloudy rain coming home 9.0 Pm
26 didn't do much Killed Br C's old mare Kate W. rain from east all day. G didnt come to work
27 sifted Timothy seed AM I & Br C hitched mare Topas into Cutter she went well W. Cloudy soft colder & wind tonight
28 Finished sifting Timothy seed Am Chored Pm Sold Mare Topaz to Anthony Lehman for the sum of $90.00 he is Married to Caroline daughter of J H Ramer W. blowed Strong north wind all day. some snow, a little rough sleighing
29 G Came today he has had a boil on his hand he sawed wood today with Bucksaw I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm. W windy yet but Milder
Good Friday 30 Adeline kept house the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Part of 27 C St Mat by R'd S Hoover. W. MIld thawing
31 G boiled sap Am sawed wood Pm I {illegible} went to Markham Am I boiled sap Pm. W east wind Flurries of snow Pm
Easter Sundy April 1 at home Br. N. were here W. fine
Easter Monday 2 at Br S's were here W. mild
3 I boiled Sap G cut & split wood. W. east wind made 17 1/2 lbs sugar this evening
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4 G boiled sap I done nothing. have very bad Cold G sugared off 12 lbs sugar W. east wind
5 G flailed barly Rakings & split wood W. rain & soft snow Am Cler Pm I mad 20 new spiles & Put them in extra 2 to a bucket sap runs well
6 I boiled sap G drew wood togther on pile in bush Sugared off 20 lbs tonight W. fine Cler
7 & Nancy went to funeral of D Burkholder's little girl at Wideman's remarks by R'd Joe Wideman sermon on Part of 103 Psalm by Br C went to Finlaws after service G & boys boiled 9 1/2 lbs sugar. W. fine Cler roads drying off
Sunday 8 AB's were here. we all went to Br C's at supper. W. fine Cler
9 I boiled sap G Finished drawing wood & cut some sugared off 18 1/2 lbs sugar this evening W. fine Cler
10 I & G sawed pine log he split it in ovenwood I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove. then I & G drew out Hemlock Cordwood in ohter bush Pm. W. fine warm Cler roads good
11 Finished drawing out wood 13 1/2 Cords Michael Fret's were here for seed spring wheat @ $1.30 per bus W. very fine Cler
12 Finshed splitting ovenwood & fixed some fence Am split rails Pm. W. fine Cler
13 split rails & I boiled a gallon of Molasses W. fine Cler
14 Chored AM. G sowed 6 bus fife spring wheat with new Broad Cast seed in field east of dam Pm. M N's were here at supper W. fine
Sunday 15 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by R'd S Hoover went to D Hanes Pm W. warm Cler
16 I helped N Burkholder draw home some lumber G nearly finished sowing field east of dam. hadnt enough seed then he harrowed some. I got seed at Br S's this evening W rather Cloudy a little rainy Pm
17 G finished sowing & harrowing wheat. began sowing oats behind barn I harrowed ahead of him W. Clear warm
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18 we finished sowing & harrowing Oats the while field W. cloudy, began raining towards night from east
19 Chored. G split wood I went to Markham for Paint Pm. Painter began work today Painting west part of house. W. rain from east nearly all day
20 I boiled 1/2 gal Molasses & G finished splitting rails AM. bot Put in logs Pm. W. Clear
21 both Piled lumber. W. very fine Cler
Sunday 22 Adeline & Herman kept house the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barkey. JB & wife Nancy's Br John & his wife ( he was married a few weeks ago to Hannah Purday of Uxbridge) Jesse & Peter Hoover & Enos & Elizabeth Nighswander were here PM. W. fine
23 G Plowed north of Orchard I & John Piled lumber AM. I began sowing barly in east end of big field. W. very warm. no school this week
24 G Plowed I finished sowing barly John began to harrow. W. slight Shower Painter finished
25 John finished harrowing barly then we gang Plowed opposite Br C's G Plowed W. fine Cler
26 Sowed barley opposite Br C's AM G finished Plowing north half of field north of Orchard Sowed it with Peas. Pm G harrowed it twice W Cler
27 G Plowed young Orchard I sowed it with Peas John finished rolling barly & Peas I sowed about a bag of Peas south of graveyard John ganged & harrowed them in which finished our seeding. W. east wind looks like rain
28 Chored. Made whiffletreees & double trees Am Fixed some fence PM. Old Christian Reesor was buried today. W. rain from east at times
Sunday 29 went to AB's John & girls went to JD's W. Cloudy this morning Cler today
30 G Picked stones off Meadow. I & John went fishing to Maxwells with JD got none Chored today. W. Cool. Cloudy
May 1 I took grist to mill then I & Gunn
May 1877
drew in 54 of our logs G finished Picking stones. W. Cler Pretty Cool
2 G took load of our lumber to Markham Am I Piled both Piled Pm. W. Cool frost last night
3 drew in logs AM both Pile Pm. W. Cool frost
4 drew in a few logs & Piled Pm. W. Cler frost last night
5 drew in logs AM Piled Pm. W fine Cler White frost last night
Sunday 6 I Nancy & little boys went to JD W. fine Cler
7 I drew edgings AM G harrowed root ground both Piled lumber Pm W. fine Cler. Cool
8 Finished Putting in logs Am. Piled Pm W. Cler
9 Piled Am . I went to Br S & G finished harrowing & began to Plow root ground Pm. W. fine showry this evening. I & John went to Whitevale tonight
Ascension day 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd Joe Wideman's sermon on Acts part 1st C by R'd S Hoover went to Finlaws Pm & to JB's at supper JB's mare ran away on Saturday his wife got hurt but is getting better. W. Cool
11 Piled lumber S Lehman's were here when we came home at noon I got lame back W. fine Cler
12 Planted a barrel of early rose Potatoes in flats behind Orchard I done nothing back very lame W. warm
Sundy 13 all went to Meeting at Wideman's Sermon on by Br C AB Ramer was baptised today we went to Chris Burkholder Children went to S Lehman's W. fine Cler
14 G Plowed turnip land below Orchard I got Jess & Cent shod Am drew 2 loads lumber home Pm. got some tiles at Br S's W. warm
15 G drew dung & Plowed it down for Corn I rolled Oats & began spring wheat W raining Pm. pretty heavy after supper Bush nice greeen
16 G Plowed turnip land I put in a few tiles Am went to Cherrywood Pm rolled spring wheat after supper W. warm
17 I rolled & G Plowed Am Chored Pm carried Potatoes out of celler. W. warm Am fine rain Pm very warm
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18 G Piled Sheep dung I Chored. G & Br C hitched up my 3 year old Colt. Farmer into spring waggon drove to AB's & to Cedar Grove. went well W. warm
19 washed Sheep & Planted Corn G got Nell & Frank shod & brought home Chop Pm. W very warm I & boys fished awhile this evening
Whit Sunday 20 all went to Meeting appropriate sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C Finlaws were here Pm we went to Br C's Pm W. very warm
Whit Monday 21 went to Simon Hoover's & to Nancy's Br John's Pm. they live east of Simons. W. shower this morning
22 I & G Piled Cut seed Potatoes W showry
23 I & G Piled some lumber & Covered Piles Am G finished Plowing root ground & harrowed some W. very Cold for the season
24 G brought home grist then we Pulled weeds in wheat till noon. went to Meeting at Hebron Pm. sermons by Re'd Gayman Hach Isaac & Elias Weaver W. Cool
25 I went to Conference at Wideman's there were about 18 visiting Bishops Ministers & Deacons & a good many lay Members there was service Pm. W. fine Showry Pm
26 All went to Meeting at Hebron sermons by Re'd Gingerich & A Martin Pulled weeds Pm W. fine
Sunday 27 All went to Meeting at Wideman's Suitable Sermons for Celebrating of Lords Supper by Re'd Gayman Martin & Gingerich weint to Finlaws Pm - W. fine Cler
28 Planted Potatoes east of Orchard G boys finished Pm I & Nancy went visiting with R'd Abraham Hoch & wife to CB's D Hoover's AB's & to I Moyers for supper to JA Reesor's & then left there at Mannesse Frets to stay all night W. fine Cler
May 1877 June
29 I & Nancy & Aunt Lissy that is CB's widow went to see her Brother Daniel he is very sick then we went to see Uncle Daniels widow at her son Samuels she was sick but is better W. fine Cler
30 I & G drew stones off new Meadow. W. Cler
31 G drew dung on east part of big field I went to Cedar Grove Am. Killed a calf & harrowed early Potatoes Pm. W. very warm
June 1 G Plowed down dung then we sowed feed Corn in drills brought load sawdust this evening W. fine warm
2 I & G Pulled Pidgeon weed in new Meadow Am I & John & Flavius went fishing to dead water of rouge Pm Caught fine Mess among them was a large eel W. slight shower Pm
Sunday 3 at home all day Baby has measles. W. warm
4 I went to Markham Am & to Cherrywood Pm W. Cler
5 drew Cedar log to SM Am harrowed turnip ground & warned hands to work on road next Tuesday G was at home working on road yesterday & today W. warm
6 I & Br C & Moyer went trolling to F mans bay not good weather. Caught 7 G Punched thistles
7 I took Oats to Mill then helped G Punch thistles W. warm
8 I & Br C hitched Colt went well I & G Punched thistles till supper then rung Pigs & fixed fence along bush & brought home Chop. W. very warm
9 Pinched Thistles. W. slight shower this evening evening
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Cedar Groves Matty Cook was here last night she went to Meeting with us remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Br S's Pm. W. very Cool for the season
11 drew dung on fallow. I helped to pile
12 had all hands drawing gravel on Pickering townline G drew dung on fallow W. showers Pm
13 worked on road G drew dung W. Showers went round
14 Finished drawing dung on fallow G began plowing & I began plowing turnip ground W. pretty warm
15 I finished turnip ground G Plowed in fallow. W. warm
16 had a bee drawing gravel on Pickering townline 4 teams W. Cler warm in the morning cool wind came up
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Sunday 17 went to Meeting at Hebron little Abram & Esther are getting better of Measles Benjamin staid at home with them remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover. David Hine's were here Pm. W. fine
18 I & Nancy went to Markham to the JH Ramer's I rolled turnip ground after we came home G Plowed. W very warm
19 I made Turnip drils G Plowed I went to Cherrywood this evening W. Cooler
20 I sowed turnips AM Scuffled early Potatoes PM then went for Dr Robinson little Abram is sick G finished Plowing fallow. W. Cool
21 helped to wait on Abram he has Inflammation on Liver & Lungs. W. rainy fine heavy showers
22 G harrowed fallow & I hold hoed Corn W Cler Cool
23 I & G helped to dig out foundation for our Meeting house we intend to Move it north into new shed yard W. fine Abram some better
Sunday 24 at home all day Moyer's girls & Br C's Merry were here. W. fine. Abram doing pretty well
25 I & G took 18 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove & 6 1/2 bus for sale at $1.50 per bus it was $2.05 a while ago then G drew dung on pile. W. fine
26 G drew dung on pile above dam Am both helped draw stones for wall under meeting house Pm. there were 10 teams & 2 drew sand W. shower Pm
27 G drew dung with 2 waggons J Mainland filled W. fine Abram getting better slowly
28 G drew dung Am went away with his Brother & Father W. fine Shower Pm
29 I Chored. G was away. W soaking rain Pm
30 I & Nancy went to Whitevale Am G cut up edgings & hoed a little then went home early not well W. warm Cler heavy hailstorm through Scarboro yesterday. destroyed grain badly
July 1877
Sunday July 1 at home all day. W. fine
2 I scuffled Potatoes AM W Morrison's were here on a visit W. Warm Cler. G not here today
3 I took Nell to Morrison's this morning then helped G hoe Potatoes W. warm Cler]]
4 I & Nancy took wool to Cliffs went to MN's for dinner. G hoed Corn Am. went to Uncle Samls raising Pm. W. fine Cler
5 Finished drawing dung Am Put in posts on townline & G hoed Corn & Potatoes I took Nell to Morrisons this evening. W. warm
6 G began Crossplowing fallow I went to Markham Am mowed thistles in fence Corners Pm. W. Cler
7 G Plowed I & JB nailed boards on posts east of lane on townline W. fine
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. John & girls kept house remarks by Br. C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover I & Nancy went to Chris Stories Pm Matty Cork is there sick She Cannot go home yet
9 G Plowed I Chored AM went to Markham Pm W. very warm slight showers
10 I began to Cut grass in Meadow near Hoovers Old Machine gave out after Cutting a few acres went to S Ramer's bought a new 2 wheal Kinby mower on shares with Br C for $60.00 & Old Machine. W. fine
11 Br S's Menno Cut for me W. fine Cool
12 Menno began Cutting this morning Machine wouldnt cut any more drew in 12 loads Pm Br C's team & Man & Mainland helped W. warm
13 Drew in 6 loads G & John took one load to JB's I moved some with new mower this evening it works very well W. fine pretty warm
14 G Plowed for Br S I finished big meadow Am then we Raked & Cocked till supper a slight rain stopped us Mainland helped Pm
Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on {blank space} by Br C
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Old M Nighswander's were here Pm we too a ride to AB's after supper W. very warm
16 drew in 12 loads hay the last in the big meadow except rakings Br C's two men helped Pm with team
17 I began mowing behind Cider house about 9 Am nearly finished G harrowed fallow Am mowed fence Corners in meadow & plowed Potatoes W. soaking rain last night warm today
18 Finished mowing 1/2 hour then began to rake & drew drew 6 loads till supper then raked & Cocked the rest of field after supper. W. warm
19 I & boys went to Cedar Grove Am hoed turnips Pm W fine shower last night
20 I brought home new Kirby No 5 reaper G & Mainland Cut some barly near Br C's Am Cut road round wheat below house Pm & hoed turnips W. Cler
21 Finished drawing in hay except rakings 8 loads Mainland helped Br C's Am I went to Clarks raising for one Pm. W. fine Cler
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barky went to Finlaws & S Lehman's Pm W warm, slight shower
23 Cut wheat blow garden with new reaper works very well. W. very warm Close
24 Cut Most of wheat in west end of big field W. very warm
25 finished Wheat, very good crop. Cut part of barly in east end of big field G & Mainland Cut near Br C's with Cradle & Scythe W. very very Sultry & warm
26 Finished Cutting barly G & Mainland bound I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's he is very sick W. few drops of rain Pm very very Close
27 hoed turnips I & Br C took a drive with Colt after supper. W. Close heavy rain Pm some last night
28 hoed turnip Am G & Mainland bound barly Pm I & boys drew in 3 loads hay rakings Pm. W. very warm
Sunday 29 I & Nancy & little boys started to Meeting at Altona heavy shower near Belford got wet then went to Manasse Fret's W. very warm
30 Drew in barly near Br C's & some out of big field W. very warm
July Aug 1877
Finished drawing barly drew 7 loads wheat below garden W. warm
Aug 1 Finished drawing in all wheat Mainland helpled Br C warm
2 began Cutting Oats Shower stopped us at 3 Pm heavy rain this evening hoed turnip
3 Finished Cutting & binding Oats W. fine Cool
4 G & J Mainland shocked Oats I & boys Cut road round spring wheat Cut & bound about 4 acres W. fine Cler Cool
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on Part of St John 5 C by R'd S Hoover RD Hoover's were here Pm. I Moyer's AB's & Br at supper. W. fair pretty warm
6 Cut spring wheat shower stopped us Pm
7 Finished Cutting spring wheat Am fine Crop I & Nancy went to Markham & JH Ramer's Pm. W. very heavystorm wind around north Pm . not much here
8 Pulled Peas with rake Mainland pulled little Piece below graveyard got done at supper
9 I & boys drew in fall wheat & barley rakings G hoed turnips W warm heavy thunder storm about 3 Pm Set Machine after supper
10 Threshed 268 boxes barly & 192 fall wheat great turnout of fall wheat this year W. fine
11 G helped CB's folks thresh I & boys drew in 2 loads Peas & 5 loads Oats I drew swail hay for H Stover after supper W. fine
Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd Jos Barkey D Smith from Vaughn & Sister R'd Jos Barkey's were here Pm W rainy
13 G helped Br N's thresh boys ganged fallow we went to see upwards of eighty Shetland Ponies after supper at D Reesor {illegible} he imported them. W. warm
14 Chored AM G & boys scuffled & hoed turnips I & Nancy Started Pm went to Abraham Gr??es to supper & to Jos Shirks to stay all night. W. rain this morning
15 went to D Shaver's at noon & to JB Groves at supper W. very heavy rain in Whitchurch at noon none at home
16
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August 16, 1877 drew in 2 loads spring wheat shower stopped us about 9 Oc then I went to Cedar Grove Mills Pm. W very heavy rain & thunder storm
17 dug out roots & stump in field opposite Br C's W. warm
18 G helped M Dyke's thresh I & boys drew in spring wheat I got horses shod Am at Burnby's
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Widemans, went to Br inlaw's Saml Hoover's Pm & to Finlaw's at supper. W. warm Cler
20 G helped JD's thresh I & boys drew last spring wheat 2 loads then drew oats till night. W. Cler
21 G helped Pilkeys thresh I & boys finished drawing Oats & drew some Peas. W. fine Cler
22 Finished drawing Peas till noon which finishes our harvest G went away Pm
23 I & Nancy & Flavius went to Toronto sold butter at 25 ct Eggs at 14 cts G Pulled foxtail in Potatoes & drew Mainlands hay W. fine
24 Pulled foxtail Am G & John began fall Plowing below garden Pm. W. warm Cler
25 G & John fnished Plowing below garden I didnt do much JB was here fixing house roof & new barn roof W. fine warm Cler I & John got some lime at Hams to help finish wall at Meeting house the masons are working at it
Sundy 26 at home John & girls went to Meeting at Altona I have swelled face with Toothache Br S's & JD's were here. W. fine Cler
27 G ganged Pea ground in fallow I harrowed fallow & some of Pea ground went to Whitevale this evening. W. warm Cler
18 G drew dung on Pea ground I drew of stones W. warm shower Pm
29 G finished drawing dung I finished harrowing Pea ground & ganged little Orchard W. warm
30 Both Plowed in Pea ground I helped D Hoover dig a grave at Hebron for Hilt's Child W. warm
31 Plowed & Cleaned seed wheat I to funeral awhile Pm W. rain from 9 to noon
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Sept 1877
Sept 1 Both Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM & to JD's Pm. John Plowed while I was away W. fine
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Wideman's 17 Converts were Baptized by Br C went to JL Reesor's after service John & girls went to Michael Frets. W. Cler Cool
3 G helped Br C's thresh with team I Plowed W. Cler
4 G helped Br C. thresh I helped too Am Plowed Pm. W. fine Cler
5 G & John finished Plowing G went to helped N Burkholder Plow about 9 Am I done nothing took sick last night with Purging & Vomiting W showry Pm
6 G helped Br S's thresh with team I & Nancy went awhile to Br S's Pm W. Cler
7 I & John Managed all to furrow out wheat & Plowed & sowed little Orchard with wheat G helped NB Plow W. warm Cler
8 G helped NB AM I & little boys set Machine Br C & his son Thomas helped us thresh Pm about 2 hours we threshed about 80 boses oats W. warm
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper JB's MN's & Finlaw's boys were here Pm we went to Br N's awhile Pm W. fine Cler
10 Cleaned grists for us & J Mainland then I took them to Cedar Grove G began Plowing near Br C's I helped Pm W. rather Cloudy
11 Both Finished Plowing AM G helped S Ramer draw stones & I brought home Grists Pm W fine warm Br N's m sister & Aunt Lissy Burkholder, Uncle Chris we done started for Pennsylvania today
12 I & Br C started about 8 Am & took the train at Miliken for Toronto thern by Grand Trunk to Berlin arrived at 3 Pm went to R'd A Martins over night then to John Martins & to Thanksgiving service at Martins Meeting house then to David Martins awhile at Goods & C Snider to R'd S Weber's over night then to Thoman's to Conference at Berlin & to Widow Brubacker's over night then to R'd M Erbs who showed me all through
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the town then I took the train at 11.30 Am met Br C at Breslau got to Markham at 5 Pm where my boys met us got home found all well W. has been very hot & Close every day
Sunday 16 went to Meeting at Wideman's suitable Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper went to R'd Jos Barkeys after service W. rain this morning
17 I went to Kendricks for Tackle for moving buildings G Plowed in big field he began it last Friday
18 G Plowed I helped Move Meeting house got it half way W. fine
19 G Plowed Finished Moving Meeting House W. fine Cler
20 Finished Placing house on wall Am I & G dug some Potatoes W. fine warm Cler
21 G Plowed I killed 4 lamb Am Plowed a little & Chored Pm W. fine warm Cler
22 I & Nancy went to Christian Wideman's at Almira at dinner to Christian Brillingers at supper & to Martin Brillingers over night then went to Meeting at Almira remarks by R Jos Barky Sermon on St Luke part of 16 C by R'd J Wideman went to Abraham Hoover's after service W. fine
24 Dug Potatoes Henry Stover & his two boys helped W. very warm
25 G helped T Halls thresh I & John & Stovers dug Potatoes W. very warm for the season
26 G helped Halls thresh I John finished digging Potatoes then I went to Cedar Grove & Whitevale to sell wheat (Treadwell) to Cedar Grove & Whitevale to sell wheat W. very warm
27 I took 2 loads wheat (Treadwell) to Cedar Grove at $1.22 per bus G helped level ground round Meeting house Pm. W. very warm
28 I took small load wheat Am Cleaned load barly Pm W. very warm Cleaned
29 I & Benjamin & Br C went to Toronto sold Butter @ 23 cts eggs @ 15 cts G & John took load Barly to Bay @ 62cts. W. very warm
Sundy 30 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman old D Hoover's were here Pm Warm
Oct 1 Went to Markham W. warm Cler
2 Picked winter apples. W. fine Cler
Oct 1877
Oct 3 I & Nancy & John went to Markham G Plowed Cleaned load barly PM W. cool
4 Went hunting with Nancy's Brother's & JH Ramer Shot 4 Black Squirrels W. rainy AM Cler PM
5 Cleaned Peas G sawed wood Pm I & boys drew in Pumpkins W. Cool
6 G went to Waterloo this morning I Killed a pig Am went to Cedar Grove & Whitevale Pm John Plowed piece south of graveyard W. Cool
Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron no preach Preaching Br C is away to the Twenty Cayuga & Clarendon Jacob Reesor read a Chapter & C Finlaw S Lehman's & Simon Hoover's were here Pm. W. fine
8 Chored Cleaned grist & took it to Mill this evening W. rain from east till 4 Pm
9 I & Nancy went to MN's W. Cool
10 I & John began plowing in Spring Wheat stubble about 11 Oc Am. W. Showry this Am Cler Pm
11 John & Flavius plowed AM I & little boys Made Pumpkin Cider at Cider Mill & John Plowed Pm . W. rather Cool Cloudy Pm
12 boiled sauce boys Plowed W. fine
12 boiled Pumpkin Sauce Am Made apple Cider & John plowed Pm W. fine
13 boiled apple sauce boys Plowed Am Picked apples Pm. W. fine
Sunday 14 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by R'd C Reesor from Lancaster Penn went to Finlaws Pm. W. fine cloudy this morning
15 I took 2 lambs to Jacob Hoover's Am I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm John Plowed W. very foggy Am fine Cler Pm
16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on by R'd C Reesor from Lancaster Penn RC Reesor & wife J Nissley & wife Finlaws R'd J Wideman & wife & Br C's were here Pm W. fine I took Jacob Wideman from Hay township to Christian Stover's this evening
17 I took 54 bus barly to F man's bay @ 52 cts W. Cool Flavius was with me he plowed Pm
18 Took Jacob Wideman to Joseph Reesor's P Am Made 60 gals Pumpkin & apple Cider Mixed Pm W Cloudy
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19 Boiled Sauce W. rainy all day
20 drew wood into shed Am I went to Cedar Grove & boys Picked Corn Pm W. Cler Cool
Sundy 21 I & Nancy & boys went to AB's girls to CB's W. Cler pretty cold east wind
22 Took in Chili Potatoes 48 bags W. ground froze last night
23 I & Br C went to Toronto sold Butter 22 1/2 cts per lb eggs 22 cts Chickens about 34 cts per {illegible} W. fine
24 G finished drawing sheep dung on west side of spring wheat stubble then we too in Rose Potatoes 20 Bags Am he plowed Pm. & I took in & Pitted Mangels & went to Br S's W very fine
25 I & Nancy went to Markham AM G plowed both Plowed till about 2 Pm drissly & wet then G threshed Peas cleaned a load of barly this evening W. rather wet
26 G & Herman took 41 bus barley to F mans bay @ 52 cts I Plowed Am I Plowed & G threshed Peas Pm Cleaned barley this evening W. Cler pretty Cold
27 G & Benjamin Took about 30 bus barley to F mans bay @ 52 cts John Plowed Am I finished Plowing Spring Wheat stubble till 3 Pm then I helped G & boys Pull turnips W. fine
Sundy 28 John & girls went to meeting at Widemans I & Nancy & boys went to JD's W. fine
29 I brought 1074 lbs Bran from Major Mills @ $10 per ton. Am helped G Pull turnips Pm. W. fine
30 I G & JB worked on new barnyard fence Am G Pulled turnips & I & JB finished fence PM W. fine
31 I took 30 bus barly to Cedar Grove to get Chopped & brought home some Scantling thing & Pulled some turnips Am Chored G cut wood Pm. W. heavy showers at noon
Nov 1 drew turnip with 2 waggons Am G Pulled I & boys drew with 1 waggon Pm got in 17 loads I & Nancy brought home Chop this evening W. fine
2 G threshed Peas I chored went to Cedar Grove Pm W. heavy rain from east Am wind Pm
3 Finished Pulling & drawing turnip nearly 7 loads Am G drew dung on field near Br. C's Flavius harrowed it I & John took in Cabbage Celery & last of Corn W. fine Am Squalls of soft snow Pm
Nov 1877
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting remarks by Br C sermon on by R'd Honsburg from Pa Jacob & David Gotshalk came to stay all night W. fine Cloudy rainy this evening
5 I & Nancy took the Brothers Gotshalk to Saul Reesor's at dinner then took them to Meeting at Widemans at 2 Pm. where Hansburger Preached/ then we left them at Jonas Rayner's W. rain Am snow Pm. Cold wind
6 G finished drawing dug & spread it I took apples into Celler W. snow nearly all gone
7 Pulled down & built up fence on Scarboro townline across creek flats Br N's were here awhile Pm with C Kittenhouse & wife & Hoch & wife from Cayuga W. frose last night mild today
8 Drew home old rails & rubbish from fence this morning weighed some hay for Mr Burton Chored Pm G sawed wood. W steady rain from east nearly all day
9 I went to Markham G chopped in old bush I drew roots & stones off field near Br. C's Pm. G filled Pine stump holes awhile Pm W frose hard towards evening
10 Chored put in new hog post Am G & boys took 1762 lbs hay to green river for Mr Burton @ 15.00 per ton W. frose very hard last night fine today
Sunday 11 at home Br S's were here Pm. W. cool thawed a little
12 dug in garden AM Plowed near Br C's Pm thawed Pm
13 I went to Cedar Grove Am G threshed Peas Both Plowed Pm. frose last night. Speights waggon works in Markham were burned last night
14 began to Plow about 9 Am finished near Br C's & bean below garden W. fine Cler raining now 9 Pm Br S's & Joseph Wismers from Clinton were here awhile Pm. & Br N's & family this evening
15 John & G finished Plowing below garden I Chored & went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. mild
16 I & John Plowed below orchard G helped N B Noah Burkholder thresh. W. fine warm Cler
17 John & G nearly finished root ground below orchard I didn't feel well. Cold in head went to Cedar Grove Pm. W fine & mild
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Nov 1877
Surveyors have been operating in this vicinity for about 2 weeks trying to locate a line for the Toronto & Ottawa railway. Surveyed from Toronto up through Scarboro through David Hane's farm & Br S's west end, north of Cedar Grove by White hill mills to the north of Whitevale, found the crossing of Chuffins Creek rather expensive went back yesterday turned east below David Hanes along fifth Con Scarboro a little south through W Morrison's farm ( late Henry Peters) then found the elevation to high, turned back this morning Crossed at the While hill Mills east to south of Belford by Fret's farm & south of Whitevale, like the crossing better dont know if they will adopt it or not
Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to Aunt CB's children to Br C's W. Cold north wind
19 G cut wood in bush I & JOhn brought load sawdust & Chored W. Cold freesing
20 G cut edgings AM we helped D Moyer put eavestroughs on front of barn Pm. W. Cler Cold
21 I & Nancy went to Markham Am G went home, got some {illegible} W. Cler rather milder east wind....
22 G didn't Come, no school. Governor's Thanksgiving day. John finished plowing root ground I went to Cedar Grove Pm for meet. Jac Hoover comes every Thursday. W. milder. rather drissly
3 I went to AB's Am to ask them to help kill our pigs on Tuesday. G Cut edgings Am threshed Peas Pm. W. drissly & wet
4 G threshed Peas Am Cut wood Pm we cleaned shop I & John went to SM for some eave trough Pm I went to JD's to ask him to help kill our Pigs on Tuesday W. rain from east all day H Moyer was here today Peddling Medicine
Sunday 25 at home all day. W. rain from east all day
26 I went to Markham. W like Clearing up Am heavy rain from east Pm. got a good soaking roads bad
27 we killed six hogs. W. fine mild
28 I salted meat G threshed Peas. W sawed wood W. Cooler
29 G threshed Peas I chored. W. Colder. freesing
Nov Dec 1877
30 weighed a ton of hay for Martin Barky ( he has bought J Reeves place & wares on 3rd Con Pickering) @ G & I top thrashed some oats sheave's & I went to Cedar Grove W. pretty Cold Cler frose pretty hard
Dec: 1 Chored G threshed Peas. W. pretty Cold
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on {blank space} by Br C I & Nancy went to Br C's awhile Pm Br C's were here this evening. W. pretty Cold
3 I & Nancy helped AB's Kill hogs W. Milder
4 I & Nancy went to J H Ramer's had dinner of Venison saw a Bear that he shot in the northern woods he was away hunting five weeks got six deer & a bear W Milder some rain Pm
5 I helped JD's Kill hogs W. some rain
6 I helped Br S's Kill hogs G helped CB's W. Mild
7 G cut wood in old bush W. pretty Cold
8 G drew wood in shed from old bush W. Cler
Sunday 9 at home JD's were here W. fine Cler
10 I & Nancy went Markham & to Finlaws roads pretty good W. some snow Am soft Pm
11 I helped Br C's kill hogs G went home has a boil on his wrist W. fine Cler mild
12 I asked hands to thresh on Friday. W. very fine
13 I & John fixed up Machine W. mild very high wind tonight
14 threshed about 300 bus wheat & about 40 oats
15 Finished threshing Am about 300 bus oats W. very fine & mild for the season I went to Dyke's bush with Br S's he buys all my down pine & logs in the bush W. very mild
Sunday 16 went to Br S's W. Mild Cler
17 bean to fix and arch for boiling sap in Calf Pasture behind Cider house I & Nancy went to A Hoover's they live on Chris Ramer's old place W. very fine like April
18 G threshed Peas I Chored & Killed a calf Pm. W. frose hard, rain a little at bedtime
19 G finished threshing Peas I chored Am I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. fine mild like spring rainy Am
20 went to sale of Uncle CB's property Pm G went too Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here at noon W. mild Cloudy
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Dec 1877 Jan 1878
21 Chored AM went to Cedar Grove Pm W. very Mild Cloudy
22 I. JD & his boy & Isaac Moyer went to F mans bay to Troll for Pikes caught none W. foggy very mild roads bad
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C went to Br N's after service. W. foggy & mild
24 I went to Markham, roads very bad. W. damp, foggy
Christmas day 25. went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C. went to Br C's Pm. W. mild foggy. trees covered with beautiful white frost. a very little rain this evening
26 G worked for Br C I & boys went shooting a while Pm. finished Arch for boiling sap. W. thawing ice off trees mild & soft People plowing all over
27 G sawed wood I & boys drew rails off townline east of lane to bush fence on 11th Con. W. like april bright & Cler I am certain I & Nancy saw yellow birds last week
28 Cleaned Peas Am G sawed wood & boys took grist Chop to Mill Pm. W. about like May
29 I & John dug pine roots behind barn Am & John dug Pm I & Nancy went to Markham W. fine Mild roads pretty bad yet
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke rest of 2nd C by R'd S Hoover G & his folks were here Pm W. Colder
31 Chopped in old bush I & John sawed tops off posts barnyard fence Pm. W. sharp frost Cold wind G went home this evening he has 3 1/2 days to work yet inlaws Came to stay all night
January 1st 1878 went to AB's to quilting. W. Milder cloudy Pm
Chored. W. about an inch of snow. pretty Cold
Chored I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Pm roads very rough. Cold & sharp
Cleaned some oats & chored in shop. W. snowed all day. mild
Washed double harness. I & JOhn went Fox hunting with JH Ramer in Scarboro. got one. snow about inches deep blowed hard last night. turnpike pretty bare
Sunday 6 Went to JD's W. very Cold. rough thin sleighing
Jan 1878
7 Finished Oiling double harness Am then I & boys drew out pine top wood at Dyke bush Pm went to Martin Barkeys this evening I & Br N went to J Higgins to audit school accounts W. very Cold Am. milder tonight
8 I & boys drew out cood Am Chored Pm W. snowed awhile Pm milder
9 I & John went to Markham Am Chored Pm. W. milder sleighing very thin
10 Chored. W. rain from east all day
11 Chored. John took grist Chop I went as far a Br S's Nancy went to store W. soft snow & frain Am Cloudy Pm snow nearly gone
12 I went to Manases Fret's this morning boys brought home Chop Pm. W. Mild roads getting very bad. a real April night I was sitting out in the dooryard amusing myself with the little boys till the call came for supper
Sunday 13 at home all day Br C. were here Pm W. Cloudy dull
14 Chored Am. drew some wood on pile in old bush Pm. John & Flavius went to school W. Mild a little snow last night & Am
15 I & J Mainland helped Pilky thresh W. pretty Cold, a few snow squauls
16 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Whitevale Pm W. Cold roads rough
17 G & J Mainland came this Morning to go with me to help thresh at Br S's Machine didnt Come so G drew wood in old bush AM we went to thresh Pm. W. mild we went with sleigh but was very tough
18 I & G helped finished thresh Am W. mild
19 I & Nancy went to funeral of Abraham Stouff he was buried at Altona. Sermon on Isaih 38 C by R'd S Hoover some in english by Stakly went to M N's Pm. W. foggy this morning Cler up like April beautiful mild & bright road pretty good
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 14 C by R'd S Hoover AB's were here Pm . W. Cloudy began to rain this evening
21 Chored W. mild rained all last night
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Jan 1878 Feb
22 I & Nancy went to Markham & to Jonas Raymer's Cloudy AM soft snow Pm & roads sloppy
23 blowed up terrible Cold last night very very Cold today
24 JB came this morning for hay so I & John took him a load. W. milder roads pretty good
25 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's & I went to MN's 10 bus Poorland or Rio Grande spring wheat @ 1.5 per bus W. Milder roads pretty good
26 Chored & helped Br C kill a beef W. a very little snow last night drissly Am Cloudy Pm
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} B C David Burkholder & MN's were here Pm. W. mild. John & girls went to JD's this evening
28 helped D Hare load up 2 loads of our hay he is taking it to Toronto & takes $4.00 per ton for his Pay
29 I & Nancy went to Jac Reesor's they were not at home we went to I Moyer's W. very Cold yesterday & today
30 weighed a ton of hay for Martin Barky @ $14.00 W. pretty cold, east wind. Cler
31 Took sow to J Peter's W. very cold. biting east wind
Feb 1 were told early this morning that Martin Hoover died suddenly this morning at 4 Oc. Then I took my daughter Adeline & Br C's daughter Elisabeth after breakfast & went up. I helped to lay him out then came home. have bad Toothache & pain in face. W. snow from east Am. some last night
2 Kept in house. W. very bright & Clear all day damp air. thawing a little in the sun, no sleigh
Sunday 3 I staid with Baby Nancy & Children went to Martin Hoover's Funeral at Hebron Sermon by Br C & A Raymers S Lehman's & Br inlaw Samuel Hoover's were here Pm. W. fine. Cler. thawing in the sun
Went to Hebron Am to elect Trustees for the C{illegible}t B's S & N & Manasse Frets were elected W. Cler
I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Am & I went to see bert Gawley W. mild thawing some Pm
shelled Corn I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove took Corn to Mill & brought home Chop W. mild I and boys & Br N's Peter Killed 2 pigs Pm W. fair
Feb 1878
8 I & Nancy took 2 Pigs to S Ramer Cedar Grove sold them at $5.00 per cwt then went to Markham & to Joseph G{illegible} on a visit. W. east wind not very strong a little rain & sleet this evening
9 I & John drew a load 1 1/2 in lumber to Markham Station Br S's are drawing for us. W. snow last night & some Am. pretty Cold, road pretty rough
Sunday 10 at home all day. W. Cold. snow from east
11 I & John drew big load of lumber to Station AM with sleigh pretty tough sleighing. Cleaned gr. W. pretty Cold
12 I & Br S put lumber on Cars Am. I & boys Cleaned grist Pm. Br S's were here this evening W. milder
13 I & Nancy went to Finlaws I went to sale on P Milne's farm awhile Pm. we went to JB's this evening. W. fine thawing roads going fast
14 Took 10 bus grist wheat to Cedar Grove Mills this morning then drew home 2 rail cuts John & girls went to MN's Pm. we & Children went to AB's this evening. W. fine Cler nearly all day
15 drew rail Cuts & brought home grist W. Cler
16 drew rail cuts Am hung up port Pm W. freezing at night & thawing in the day sleighing bad
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C Martin Barkey's were here Pm Br S's youngsters & Br C's were here this evening
18 Chored Am went to Funeral of W Coxworth Pm. W. sharp but Cler sleighing about gone
19 Went to S Lehman's on a visit. W. pretty sharp good wheeling
20 Chored Am went to Markham to get Frank & Nell shod Pm. Nancy went as far as Dyke's W. a few inches soft snow last night going fa?? again. I went with sleigh. but was tough going
21 Chored. W. hard blow from east rain nearly all day
22 rain nearly all day. real February storm I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove Am. very wet. high water
23 Chored Cut wood. swept Meeting house R'd Amos Crsssman & wife J Nahngang & wife from Wilmot Came to stay all night W. squall of soft snow a little rain.
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Sundy 24 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd Jos Barkey sermon on St Mat 18 by R'd A Cressman. JH Ramer's S Reesor & Finlaw youngsters were here Pm. W. frose last night pretty cold
25 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 28 C by R'd A Cressman went to A Hoover's W. rather Colder
I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd Wideman sermon on Romans 12 C by R'd A Cressman went to Finlaws & Br inlaw David Hoover's he is sick. W. very Cold north wind this morning W Mild today roads very sloppy
27 Chored & went to Br S's Pm his wife is sick with fluensa W. mild. freeses at night & thaws in day time
28 I & boys & Br C killed our beef Cow Am Lehman's were here. bought a quarter W. fine
March 1st I went to Cherrywood. ordered a new buggy $96.00 went to AB's Chored Pm. W. sharp B's & SD's were here this evening
Chored AM. I went to Markham Pm Cloudy Am. rain from east Pm
Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Br. S's Pm wife is sick yet W. Cloudy roads muddy Chored. W. Cold windy frose hard last night
Chored. M Dyke's were here this evening. W. very mild
Chored Am went to old W Morrison's sale Am W. like May, roads very soft
I & Nancy went to Br S's awhile & I went to Cedar Grove W. very warm
Chored & make plank walk from door to gate. W. like may very pleasant for the season
Sunday 10 went to Br N's W. mild Cler
Chored AM. went to Cherrywood Pm rained awhile Am Cloudy Pm
Chored. W. foggy. drissly all day worked in shop W. rainy & dull
Chored Am went to Cedar Grove Pm W soft snow & rain nearly all day
took grist Chop to Mill Am W. fine Cler, roads bad little frost last night
Mar 1878
16 I & boys Chored & cut wood Am then we went to W Burkholdr's Sale Pm. I bout 2 turnip hoes @ 3 cts each Cylinder wrench & Irons 25ct & Market Sleigh @ $8.00. W. fine Cler roads very bad people get stuck several places
Sunday 17 went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon on St Luke 14 C by Br C went to br S's Pm W. Cool Cler
18 went to several of the neighbours Am to tell them that Abraham Wideman died yesterday Chored Pm W. Cler Cool wind
19 I & boys Cleaned seed Peas and some wheat W. Cler. some wind from N West
20 I & Nancy went to A Wideman's Funeral AB's went with us. roads some better sermon on 90 Psalm by Br C & S Hoover some English by John Boyer went to Finlaws. W. Cler sharp NW wind
21 I went to H Stover's & to M Fret's to see G Thoman to help cut wood tomorrow. I went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. pretty sharp
22 I & John & H Stover & G sawed wood with crosscut saw. dras that we had intended for Sawing Machine. W. mild. Cler.
23 Sawed wood. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mat 20 C by Br C Finlaws were here Pm W. very Cold blowup last night very Cold wind from north all day. frose hard
25 I & H Stover split wood W. Cold north wind
26 I & John went to Cherrywood brought home sleigh that I bought at W Burkholders Sale I went to a meeting at Hebron Pm to Consider the Propriety of repairing on enlarging the Meeting House decided to repair. W. milder ground white with snow roads pretty good
27 went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's ground white with snow this morning, very warm today. all away again
28 Chored, a man got stuck at end of lane. staid all night with us, he came from Oshawa with a load of seeders. W. soft snow & rain nearly all day. roads very bad
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Mar April 1878
29. I & Nancy went to Toronto roads very bad till Markham road. south of 4th Con Scarboro pretty good after that Butter 22ct eggs 11cts W. fine {illegible} last night. warm today
30 I & boys pulled down & built up fence around Calf Pasture. W. raw wind
31 Sunday. I & Nancy went to Meeting at John Cober's. W. Cool wind. Cler
April 1 G E Thoman began work today @ 17.00 per month for a term of 8 months began to draw out Pine & Hemlock wood Dyke bush I went to Markham Pm deposited $60.00 in Savings Bank W. fine beautiful, roads getting better again drew out wood. W. fine Cler
drew out wood. W. fine Cler
drew out wood. JH Ramers came Pm I came home G & John nearly finished W. fine
G sawed wood & I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills brought home 12 bus Peas from Colon Reesor's @ 65 cts in barn Pm. W. fine warm Cler white frost last night
finished fence east of new barn Am began pulling down fence west of lane behind barn. then JB's Came . G split woodl W. very fine
sowed field near Br C's with Rio Grande on land wheat put in posts west of lane behind barn awhile Pm. W. W. warm air blowed up Cold Pm
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Altona remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St John C by Br C went to MN's after service John & girls went to Simon Hoover's W. Cold north wind. roads good
I & G Cleaned seed oats for us & Br N & John Plowed in furrows in big field Am G harrowed field Pm. I & Nancy went to Funeral of James Hilt's wife at Hebron Pm. W. fine
Sowed Poor land wheat below garden as far at a orchard Am worked in barn Pm strong east weind Am rain Pm heavy this evening
John & G Plowed in field behind barn I went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. Cloudy. showry Pm
Apr 1878
11 G Plowed I & John took Grist wheat to Mill Am I began to sow Oats in big field Pm W. warm
12 G Finished sowing big field with Oats John ganged east of orchard it is rather rough for the seeder. I sowed some of it with Fife wheat W. Cler. windy
13 G harrowed big field & finished plowing west part of field behind barn about 3 1/2 acres we intend to fallow the rest J & I ganged rest of field east of Orchard, except strip east of did Creek too soft then sowed with fife wheat John & Flavius brought home grist this evening. W. Cler. windy Cool
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews 11 C by R'd S Hoover we went to JD's Pm John & girls went to Br N's W. Cool
15 G harrowed east part of field east of dam then sowed Peas with seeder I sowed west part of fallow behind barn with Peas by hand 9 bus John harrowed it then began to roll spring wheat W. Cler. rather Cool
16 G finished sowing Peas 12 bus east of dam then harrowed it. then sawed wood John rolled all day. I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's to dinner. W. fine. Cool air
17 John finished rolling our spring Crop G sawed wood Am helped me kill 2 meat pigs Pm W. warm as June. we have had an exceptional early spring. Cattle & sheep are running in the roads. grass is Coming nice & green fall wheat looks well. trees are begining to bud fine
18 I & John went to Toronto, sold 2 Pigs @ $6.00 per Cwt Oats @ 36 cts eggs @ 11 cts W. fine warm
Good Friday 19 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C went to Noah Burkholder's Pm. W. very fine warm. a little rain this morning
20 Made some straight fence west of lane behind barn & drove stakes around Calf pasture I went to JD's & rung his Pigs W. a little rainy Am warm Pm things are growing very fast
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April May 1878
Easter Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by BC sermon on St Mark 16 C by R'd Jos Barky Ann Sherrick was here PM staying all night W. Cool north wind. Cler
Easter Monday 22 at home all day W. east wind, rain Pm
23 Chored. G split wood. W. squally
24 I took Nancy & Ann Shirk to AB's this morning Mare Jess got sick on the way the road. had to leave her at AB's got some Medicine for her Came home left her. W. Cloudy. Am rain & very heavy storm of wind Pm. not much wind here
25 went this morning to bring home mare. is all right again. G split wood Am . Carried Potatoes out of Cellar Pm. W. fine Cler heard that a brick school house on Brock road 4th Con Pickering was party unroofed yesterday
26 Finished Carrying Potatoes & helped D Hare put on a load of our hay Am Cleaned wheat Pm. W. fne warm Cler
27 G was at home today I & boys Chored Am went to S M Pm. boys fished I bought doz sucker's W. foggy Am Cler Pm
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by R'd Jos Barkey went to CB Hoover's Pm W. showers Pm
29 Cut seed Potatoes W. rainy all day I went to Whitevale Pm to Telegraph a Message to Dr Freel C's Ketusa has a very bad Cough a good while
30 I & John went fishing with JD & Lottern caught 65 Am. G & John pulled Pidgeon weed PM I went to Cherrywood W. fine Cler
May 1 Pulled down & build up bush fence along 11th Con W. fine Cler. I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper Dunkin act in force today Bush green
Chored Am. drove stakes in bush fence Pm
Steady light rain Am. Cler Pm
went to Bee at Meetinghouse putting up poles & cleaning up graveyard. W. some rain Am & Pm
Mar 1878
4 Cleaned Wheat all day W. Cloudy Am. Cler Pm
Sundy 5 at home. Br S's were here W.
6 Chored & I & Nancy went to M Dykes Am. his wife was Confined yesterday. still born Daughter. I went with Matthew to bury it Pm. John & G Picked stones off big Meadow Brought home new Buggy W. very warm. Shows last night
7 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's they have a Son John & G sawed wood & Pulled down fence east of bush north part W. thunder last night rain this Morning, very growing weather, very early season apple trees in blossom. Cherry bloom about falling off I saw a growth of this years wood on a young Maple today fully eight inches long
8 Chored Am. went to a bee filling in low spot in graveyard where Meeting house stood. W. rain this morning warm today thunder storm this evening
9 I & Nancy went to Michael Fret's & to Markham W Clear, roads muddy. full of holes G & John Pulled down fence east of bush south part & kiiled Caterpillers & washed sheep
10 built up fence & bagged Potatoes
11 I & Flavius went to Toronto sold eggs @ 10 cts Butter 19cts Potatoes 48 per bag W. Cold
Sunday 12 I Nancy John & Girls went to Meeting in double Buggy remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on suitable Text for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C went to Finlaws after service W. very Cold for the season a slight squaul of snow this morning
13 wired fence along bush on 11th Con & south half east of bush W. very Cold Am milder Pm
14 I & Nancy went to Markham Am began to draw dung on root ground Pm W. hard frst last night, ground frose a little Ice as thick as heavy window glass grass frose stiff
15 helped wash Meeting house Am N MN's were here J & G Finished drawing dung on Corn & Potato ground & spread it W. fine Cler
16 I sheared sheep G Plowed root ground W. white frost last night fine today
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May 1878
G Plowed root ground I & John Planted corn I went to Ceder Groves this evening. W fine Cler
Planted Potatoes. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover suitable sermon for Celebrating of Lords supper by Br C Ann Shirk was here Pm. W. Showry, Cool.
Chored Am I & Nancy took wood to Altona Mills Pm. had supper at Br inlaw John Hoover's John & G spudded thistles W. very heavy rain wind Pm.
spudded Thistles I went to J Schnells sale Pm. bought 4 Chains @ 5ct each, Candlestick {missing} cts & Axe 5 cts. W. fine Cler cool
2 Chored. J & G spudded thistles I cut my left hand Pm. W. fine drying weather White frost last night, not very heavy
Chored. J & G spudded thistles W. Cler went to Cherrywood AM to see about getting our road scraper repaired. took it Pm
4 sorted Potatoes Am boys spudded thistles Pm I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening heavy shower this Morning. Clear & warm today
Finished spudding thistles G Plowed turnip ground Pm W. Cler
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting we & little boys went D Ramers at dinner & Joe Wideman's at supper & girls went in new buggy W. shower at noon remarks by Joe Wideman sermon on {blank space} by S Hoover
G was doing his road work John & Herman got Nell & Frank shod & I went to Cherrywood M I & J Herman & Abram went fishing to rouge dead water. didnt bite well W. fine
I took 1285 lbs hay to JB John finished sowing turnip ground W. fine Cool Cler G doing road work Wheat heading out
I took wool to Altona G & J drew dung fallow JH Ramer's here at supper W. Cool Cler
Ascension day 30 at home Br inlaw John & Simon Hoover's were here W. fine Cler. Cool
drew dung on fallow behind barn I had Merry Nell shod at C Morrisons Then I & John took Henday {?} to Altona to get new Mould on . W. warm Cler
June 1878
June 1 drew dung with 2 waggons filled fallow W. Cler
Sunday All went to Meeting at Altona I Nancy & little boys went to Edward Moyer's for dinner & to Henry Boyer's at supper W. fine Cler remarks by Joseph Barky sermon on St John Parts of 12 C by Br. C
I went to Boxgrove AM JD's brought Joseph Brennman & Saul Diller & Johnie Broths here Pm. W. warm Cler G began Plowing fallow
4 I & Nancy went to Funeral of D Hane's Child at Widemans. Sermon on 1st Peter 1st C & 16 V by Br C went to JB's Pm. W. Wm Diller & Brennamen her tonight
5 I took Diller & Brenneman around the 4th & 3rd Con of Pickering today W. Cool
6 went to F man's by today with JD & his Brother & Joseph Brennamen Caught no fish but had a fine day boating a slight white frost this morning fine today
7 helped Br C put posts under his woodshed he had moved it & is building a new house. G finished plowing fallow except headlands sorted some potatoes Pm. W. a little rain Pm. fine steady rain this evening
8 I & G dug stump in fallow Am John harrowing turnip ground & Potatoes Am I & Nancy went to Funeral of Aunt Esther Armstrong Pm. W. Cool
Whitsunday 9 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove & to Br S's Pm. John & girls went home remarks & sermon on {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman. W. fine Cler
Whitmonday 10 I & Nancy & girls went to Elmdale Mills Duffin's Creek to Ben Hoover's boys went fishing at Br S's . W. Cler
11 I went to Unionville for My road list Am Chored & went to Cedar Grove this evening. W. fine Shower at noon
12 burned pine Stump Am warned hands to work on roads on Monday. P,. W. warm Cler J & G spudded thistles
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June 1878
went to Whitevale & Cherrywood Am I & J made Picket fence with laths from woodshed west lane fence Pm. W. warm Cler
G went to Bee to repair lane from 11 Con to Cedar Grove Plowed in turnip ground, fixed some fence in front of Beehouse. W. very warm
G Plowed in turnip ground. I & J put in Cedar Culvert at foot of hill near Br C's very warm. getting dry
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John 1st C R'd Samuel Weber from Waterloo Filaws C Burkholder's were after service & Jonas Ramer's Peter Ramer & S Weber, & wife Pm heavy rain & thunder last night very very warm day. slight shower today. not much
Worked on roads, had teams drawing gravel on Scarboro townline opposite our place W. Cool
Worked on roads, drew gravel. G at home yesterday & today W. fine. warm
Finished road work turnpiking on 11th Con M John harrowed & rolled turnip ground yesterday & Monday I & Nancy went to John Hoover's on 6th Con {illegible - two words} Pm. W. warm Cler then went to John Widemans to stay all night
went to Meeting at Almira remarks by Barkey sermon on St Mat 25 C by R'd Samuel Weber from Waterloo went to Danl Widemans after service & to Daniel Hoover's 6th Con Markham at supper W. warm a little rain this evening
G & J made turnip drills got about half {?ed} this evening. W. a little rain this morning. Clerd up Came on this evening very heavy. splendid shower
Chored. G harrowed fallow Pm. W. Some rain
Sunday 23 at home AB's were here. W. rainy nearly all day
split rails. W. fine. Cool. all day
I & Nancy went to Toronto. Butter 13 cts Eggs 14 cts Potatoes 63 cts per bag. W. fine. Aunt Lissy Burkholder went with us
June July 1878
26 I & John took a cord of Pine & Hemlock to Markham to Banbridge & got Jess & Cent shod G was at home W. fine cool {blank space}1878
27 Cleaned Wheat W. very warm Cler
28 Fixed beaming board fence along Pickering townline. W. very warm. Cler
29 G sawed old rails. John Plowed low piece east of Creek, east of Orchard Pm I went to Markham Pm. W. very warm
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St John part of 3rd C by R'd S Hoover went to MN's for dinner & supper W. very warm, very warm
July 1 I didnt do much. G hoed Corn I & Nancy went to Br S's AM. his wife is sick I went to Abraham Hoover's Pm to see a new threshing Machine running that N Burkholder made it runs well. W. very very warm. I think the warmest day this season
2 Worked at straight rail fence west of back lane W. very very warm
3 Chored G split wood. W. rained nearly all day
4 worked at fence. W. heavy thunder this morning & heavy rain Cleared up, very warm
5 Finished fence as far as dam then I & Nancy went to Solomon Burkholders & I went to Altona for Plow G hoed Potatoes W. very warm. Cool breese from north
6 G Plowed in fallow J helped awhile AM I & J fixed some fence along Pasture & went to Cedar Grove Pm. W. very warm, sawed off fence Posts after supper
Sundy 7 all went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks on St John 1st C. 1st to 36 V by Br C Br inlaw Saul Hoover & wife & Otta Gilmer were baptised today went to Finlaws after service & to S Lehman's at supper. W. very warm. very warm
8 John & G Plowed I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's Pm he is sick. W. very warm fine shower this morning, heavy rain north at noon
9 J & G Plowed Am. I began to Mow in big meadow Pm J & G Plowed Potatoes W. warm
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July 1878
I mowed G Put on Paris Green on Potatoes mowed along fences raked & Cocked some Pm a little rain this morning Cler & windy
{Can't read} boys scuffled Cow Corn after dinner Finished Mowing big Meadow Am Chored Pm Cler AM rainy Pm & heavy this evening all Chored. W. Cloudy. rainy AM
J & G Plowed AM. G hoed Cow Corn Pm I took Sow to J Peters W. Cler
Sunday 14 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover S Lehman's & Aaron Adeline Burkholder. were here Pm. went to B's after supper. W. quite warm
Finished raking big meadow & drew two loads AM drew 4 PM & I Cocked the {can't see} Martin Barky helped Pm. W. warm
drew 6 loads hay & began Cutting road round fall wheat. shower about 6 Oclock Pm W. very very warm
Cut some wheat Am heavy shower after {cant see} hoed turnips Pm. I & boys Killed a beef after supper. I & John went to Cedar Grove this evening. heard that Tobias Nighswander & his son were drowned on Manitoulin Island on Friday last boat upset Cut wheat. W. not quite so warm
Finished cutting wheat little Orchard too
& boys Finished drawing hay out of big meadow. 4 loads. N Burkholder's man helped us today. W. very warm
Sundy 21. went to H Stover's Pm W cool, strong north wind, a little rain last night
Mowed Meadow behind Cider house. I & boys raked one row around field after supper helped NB. W. fine Cool strong N wind
I & boys finished Cocking . G helped CB. I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper. W. Cool. N wind
Drew in 15 loads wheat. W. fine pretty Cool
Finished drawing wheat 5 loads AM. drew 2 loads rakings out of big meadow & 2 loads hay behind cider house till supper. when it began to rain
July Aug 1878
26 Chored G went home at noon W. rained heavy all day. raised water. very wet
27 I & Nancy went to Markham am. to execute a Deed for ground for Church yard Property about 1/2 acre that I sold for yard for Church & sheds boys & G hoed turnip I Cut road round spring wheat PM
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Altona remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 20 C by Br C went to Simon Hoover's Pm & to D Burkholder's at supper W. fine Cler. Cool
29 Cut bound & shocked Poor Land wheat south of old bush. W. Cloudy, drissly this evening
30 G & boys hoed & scuffled turnips AM Cut Poor Land Whead below garden Pm W. Cloudy AM. drissly this evening
31 I & boys John & Flavius went to Markham & G hoed turnips AM bound & nearly shocked last of Poorland Wheat till supper heavy rain after supper, very wet time
August 1 G hoed turnip I cradled road around fife wheat back of graveyard & he bound till noon then we cut last of Poor Land Wheat east of orchard till about 4 Pm then a heavy rain & thinder Shower Came up Lightning struck Henry Boyer's barn & burnt it with his hay & barly
2 G Cut road around Oats & shocked some wheat AM I drew load of hay for H Stover. very wet. Finished Cutting spring wheat & 5 rounds of Oats John drives the reaper. has boil on his hand
3 I cut Oats AM. John's hand very sore. G bound Spring Wheat. John drove Pm boil broke I & G bound Oats Pm. W. prety warm
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover JD's were here Pm W. heavy rain Pm pretty warm
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Aug 1878
began binding spring wheat about 10. Am Finished at supper. then set Machine W. Cloudy
{??} & G shocked oats till about 1/2 past nine then hoed turnip boys & me asked hands to thresh. threshed Pm. about 180 bus Clawson wheat. pretty good Sample. W. rain this morning . Shower at noon. Cler Pm
G helped D Hoover thresh I & boys drew loads hay Pm. W. wind Cler girls went to Funeral of Michael Burkholder's Child Pm I & Nancy went to Henry Boyer's afte supper G bound Oats I & boys drew 11 loads spring wheat . W. warm. Strong wind Pm all Finished drawing spring wheat 12 loads W windy
Stacked hay behind Cider House 12 loads W. Cler
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 17 C by Br Burkholder girls & Nancy's Brother Enos & Jesse came here Pm. & Noah Burkholder at supper W. fine
I & boys bound Oats G helped M Dyke thresh fine Cloudy nearly all day
I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Lambs @ $7.75 for head. Butter 22cts eggs 16 cts boys bound Oats G helped M Dyke thresh Am helped boys Pm W. warm
Finished binding & shocking Oats till supper G Pulled headland of Peas after supper W. Cler Shower just before supper
I & boys drew 7 loads Oats G helped Br C thresh Benjamin Cut the Pupil of his right eye open with end of his knife handle trimming a switch of willow about 4 Pm I took him to Dr Robinson advised bathing with Cold water W. fair
drew 8 loads Oats. W. warm very heavy storm thunder & lightning north heavy rain here about 1/2 past 6 Pm
G & boys Cut Burrs & hoed turnips I got Nell & Frank shod Pm. heard about 1 or 2 barn in Whitechurch burned by Lightning last night. Dr was here this evening advised taking Benjamin to Eye Doctor in Toronto on Monday W. fine Creeks very high.
Aug 1878
Sundy 18 at home. Flavius were here. John & girls went to AB's Pm. W. fine warm Cler
19 I took Benjamin to Toronto to Dr Rosebough. had Operation performed on his Eye. G & boys hoed turnip Am pulled Peas with Rake Pm W. drissly this morning . Cler Pm
20 Rake dont Pull peas well pulled with scythe's W. fine Cler
21 G & Elisha Mitchell Pulled Peas & & boys finished drawing Oats 8 loads G helped awhile AM we go in one load Peas this evening. W. fine. Cler
22 Took Benjamin to Toronto again Dr says he is doing very well G helped Pilkey thresh boys drew 6 loads Peas Susanna helped to unload W. warm Cler
23 G helped Pilkey thresh I & boys drew 8 loads Peas E Mitchell finished pulling W. Cler
24 drew 2 loads Peas. shower stopped us Threshed few Peas AM G hoed turnips Pm W. Cler
Sunday 25 John & Girls went to Meeting at Altona we went to AB's W. windy Cool
26 Finished drawing Peas 9 loads & 1 load spring wheat rakings. W. Cler warm
27 Flavius & Herman Commenced going to School John & Benjamin & G Kept house G hoed turnips I & Nancy & Children went to Finlaws girls went to Janet McGaw's she is Married to George Wales W. fine warm
28 G ganged fallow I & John drew in Oat rakings Am I went to Whitevale Pm Called at Hoover's Old Man had Parylitic stroke yesterday. is rather Poorly W. shower after supper
29 I took Benjamin to Toronto. Dr says his eye is doing very well G helped Br N's thresh John finished ganging fallow. W. very warm Cler
30 G helped Br N's thresh AM harrowed fallow PM I & John Cleaned seed Wheat
31 I & G helped Br S's thresh John ganged Pea ground W. rained heavy this evening
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Sept 1878
Sunday Sept 1 at home Br N's were here I & Nancy went to Hoover's after supper W. very heavy rain last night & today. creek running lively
I & Nancy went to Funeral of Christian Barkey at Wideman's Sermon by Rd S Hoover & More went to Christian Burkholders Pm G began Plowing in Pea ground in fallow W. warm ground very wet fallows ancle deep in mud
G & John plowed M N's wife was here & inlaws Pm. W. very warm sultry I went to Cedar Grove this evening
I & John Cleaned seed wheat G went to N Burkholders to thresh. Machine didnt come. then he plowed till noon. too wet then he & John plowed pea ground in root field Pm. J B's were here. W. warm Cler
I & Adeline & Benjamin went to Toronto Butter 19 cts Eggs 11 1/2 cts 2 lambs $5.00 Bejamin's eye getting better. W. very sultry & warm
G & John Plowed in fallows. I & Nancy {illegible} to S Lehman's Pm. W. warm Cler
G & John plowed. I chored & went to Cherrywood Pm. W. warm Cler
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Jos Barkey. Otto Gibner was here after service & Tilman Wideman at supper. W. very sultry & warm
John & G finished plowing till about 10 Oclock Am then we drew dung with 2 waggons on pea ground we intend to harrow it in with wheat. W. warm harrowed fallow & spread dung I & John cleaned seed wheat. W. began to rain about 4 PM
G threshed Peas. W. rain nearly all day I & John brought home load lumber between showers
G went home I & John threshed threshed Peas Am went to Ceder Grove PM. W. rain from east all day
I didnt do much AM fixed some board fence that blowed down & cut tree that fell across 11th Pm went to Cedar Grove this evening. heavy rain all AM very high water
Sept 1878
14 went to Cedar Grove AM I & Nancy & boys went to Markham PM to get Boots measured reports says there are 27 Bridges away in the Township of Markham & a great many dams a Man was drowned in Markham yesterday W. Cler, very strong west wind awhile Pm\
Sunday 15 at home Br.S's were here & AB's at supper W. fine It seems the high water on Friday never was equalled in the memory of the oldest inhabitant
16 G helped N Burkholder thresh today & Saturday JB helped fix up Cider house I & boys made 65 gals Cider Pm. W. fine warm
17 J & G Plowed near Br C's I helped boil sauce W. very fine This is the day of General Elections for the Commons of Canada
18 J & G finished Plowing near Br C's AM G & Flavius took load of lumber to H Boyer's J Plowed in pea ground in root field PM & we took Plow to Cherrywood this evening W. warm
19 Thanksgiving day. I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with little girls they have bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke {Blank Space} by R'd S Hoover I & boys began sowing Pm sowed about 4 acres. W. very warm & sultry
20 sowed field near Br C's AM then finished field back of old barn W. warm a thunder shower last night. didnt rain much
21 Made water furrows in wheat then John helped G plow in peaground AM I & John split some shingle bolts in Dyke bush Pm W. warm
Sundy 22 I & Nancy went to Vaughan with Br C & his daughter Elizabeth hard travelling 3 or 4 Bridges away Br C distributed sacrament went to Abraham Smiths PM W. White frost Cler
23 G John & I finished splitting bolts Am G Plowed I & John drew load bolts to Whitevale Pm. W. sharp frost Cler. Cool
24 I & John drew load bolts AM. John & Flavius drew load Pm I helped build wood shed at Meeting house Pm. W. shower this morning. Cler today
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Sept 1878
25 I & John drew 2 loads bolts which finishes them W. Cler
26 I & John drew a load of sand then Picked apples in our young Orchard has a very large crop W. cool went to weaver in Boxgrove Pm
27 all dug Potatoes, light crop. W. Cler cool this is my 42nd Birthday
28 Finished digging Potatoes. Picked some Cider apples. W. Cool Cler
Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans Apropriate sermon for the Celebration of Lords Supper by R'd Jos Barkey Br C went to Saul Hoover's Pm W. fine Cler
John & G Plowed AM I got young horse Farmer shod in Markham Br C & his man helped us thresh about 2 hours PM we threshed over 100 bus Oats W. fine Cler very fine
Oct 1 G helped D Hoover's thresh John & Flavius plowed I & Nancy went to fulling Mill at Altona. had dinner at M N's then went by Markham village got Mended Boots. W. Cler Br N's Peter got married to Christian Wideman's daughter Susanna today.
G & John finished Plowing fall wheat stubble AM I & John Made 45 gals Cider G Plowed in spring wheat stubble below house PM. W. very fine & warm shower Am
I took Benjamin to Toronto to Drs his eye is doing pretty well, sees very little yet Br C rode with me. they are going to Jordan W. fair
G sawed I & John chored & made apple Boxes Am picked apples PM. W. very fine I went to Cherrywood Pm
G & John Plowed AM G went home I & J plowed awhile Pm. W. rather Cloudy. fine
Sunday all went to Hebron. suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by R'd S Hoover Br C John G Reesors M N's youngsters & Michael Frets younsters were here Pm. & Br at supper. W. fine Cler
G went to Henry Boyer's barn raising I & John Plowed. W. very fine Cler
Oct 1878
8 I & Nancy & Lissy Burkholder went to Nancy's Uncle Christian Hoover's he & his daugher Annie were badly hurt by their horse running away about a month ago. They are getting better we called at Manasse Frets he fell out of an apple tree last evening and broke his face. W. a little Cloudy, cool
9 G sawed old rails I & JOhn took load lumber to Markham AM. fixed fence PM. W very strong west squal AM. little rain
10 G threshed Peas I & John took 2 loads lumber to Markham. W. fine Cler
11 G Plowed. I & John took 2 loads lumber. W. rather Cloudy little rain at bedtime
12 I & John took 2 loads lumber G began plowing in oat stubble. W. very fine Clear
Sunday 13 I & Nancy & little boys went to JD's there were not home. little boys staid there. & we went to Martin Barkey W. fine
14 G Plowed. I & John Made 58 gals Cider W. fine
15 G & John Plowed. I went to Markham & helped boil Sauce. W. very fine, thunder shower last noght
16 G helped Br N's thresh I took Susanna to Dr. Robinson AM she has swelled throat I & boys Killed 3 Pigs Pm. W. very fine Mosquitoes are around. very warm
17 I & Benjamin went to Toronto sold Oats @ 25 3 Pigs @4 1/2 per lb took Benjamin to Dr. W. rain all the way home
18 G & J Plowed. I helped women pick apples W. Cloudy
19 G & J Plowed AM I & Nancy went to Hoover's the old woman is very poorly. G & J threshed Peas PM & I & Nancy took some apples to H Boyers & went to Fulling Mill. W. very Cold north wind
Sunday 20 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona I Nancy & Children went to AB's W. fine Cler
21 G & J Plowed AM I killed a pig G began pulling turnip I & J took in 15 bags potatoes W. very fine
22 G plowed AM pulled turnips Pm I & J took in 19 bags Potatoes AM brought home load shingles from Whitevale PM. W. very fine warm
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Oct Nov 1878
23 I & John brought last of shingles from Whitevale AM Chored PM W. rained till 3 Pm. got wet. Cleaned Peas
24 G & John Plowed I went to Markham AM G Pulled turnips I & JOhn took in load Corn PM. W. fine I killed a Mosquito today
25 G Plowed AM I & John brought ashes from Br C's drew apples to back yard out of Orchards inlaws were here till after dinner then G & John & I Pulled turnips PM. W. fine. Cler.east wind PM
26 I & Flavius & Herman Made 80 gals Cider AM Plowed PM. G & John finished plowing Oat stubble W. rainy AM Cloudy PM
Sunday 27 John & gilrs went to Meeting at Cedar Grove W. Cloudy a little rain
28 G & John threshed Peas AM & pulled turnips PM I bought 300 Bricks from Snowballs Pm. W. a very little snow this Morning. mild. rather Cloudy
29 G threshed Peas I & John took in Cabbage & Chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham Pm. G pulled turnips. boys drew in pumpkins W a very very little snow this morning. rather Cloudy
30 Cleaned Peas AM Chored PM. W. showry & Cloudy husked Corn
31 drew 7 loads turnips AM G Pulled turnips I & John went to David Burkholder's sale PM. I bought garden rake garden hoe thistle spud & spade @ 10 ct W. very cold wind PM
Nov 1 took winter apples into Cellar AM drew 7 loads turnip PM. MN's were here W. frose prety hard last night getting milder today
2 G finished pulling turnips AM I & boys drew 8 loads then drew 2 loads PM. when the rain stopped us
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by R'd S Hoover Lorinda Morris & Sarah Moyers were her at dinner I & Nancy went to JD's Pm. W. rather Cloudy Cool
4 drew 13 loads turnips W. Cold frose nearly all day
5 I & John drew 3 last loads turnips AM took grist Peas to Cedar Grove Mills & brought home some sawdust PM. W. very Cold. plowing stopped G was at home today snow towards evening
6 I & John drew a load lumber to Markham Br S sold a lot of our inch Pickings to Speights G was at home today. W. about 3 in show this morning. Cold
N Nov 1877
7 I & John & G took 2 loads lumber to Markham W. milder thawing some, roads pretty good
8 I & John & G took 2 last loads lumber to Markham I & Nancy went to Mannasse Frets this evening {illegible} W. pretty cold
9 I took Benjamin to Toronto on C{illegible) Doctor says his eye is doing very well. W. Cold AM. quite mild PM G & John Plowed in root ground, snow all gone
Sundy 10 John & girls went to Cober's Meeting & to AB's I & Nancy & Children went to Br S's W mild & muddy
11 G & John Plowed AM I took grist to Cedar Grove PM. W. Cloudy, raining some this evening
12 John & G cut off Corn stalks & Picked ears off feed corn & piled feed corn against fence W. Mild
13 I & John drew in feed Corn ears this morning G began to plow. squaals of soft snow G & John threshed Peas AM both plowed. PM
14 G nearly finished plowing root ground AM J Plowed sod in old Orchard. & I went to Cedar Grove AM G threshed Peas I went to Cherrywood & J burned stumps in pasture. W. Cler. Cool
15 all burned & dug stumps & stones in pasture AM G & D began plowing sod in pasture PM, I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM. Called at Frets & Hoovers W. frose hard this morning. fine & Cler today
16 G dug awhile at a stump I & boys Cleaned {illegible} Peas & took them to Cedar Grove AM then J & G Plowed PM. W. frose a little this Morning
Sundy 17 at home all day Br C's were here Old Mrs Hoover died today. W. drissly rain all day
18 I went to Hoover's to see about digging the grave I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove G & J threshed a few Peas & plowed AM G helped dig grave PM J Plowed a little & brought home grists PM. W. drissly at times. quite mild
19 all went to Funeral. all our Ministers took part the sermon's W. Mild rather Cloudy Simon & Samuel Hoover's & Saul Lehman's C Burkholder & Gibner were here PM. J Plowed awhile
20 J & G Plowed I went to Sparta for share PM. W. fine
21 J & G Plowed I burned stump & opened tile drain mouth AM D Brown began shingling lintel of new barn PM W fine Clear white frost this morning
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Ralph Hoover President, Green River Dr J.J. Moore Vice President, Brooklin Ont. F.H. Reesor Treasurer, Markham, Ont. D.R. Beaton Secretary, Whitevale, Ont.
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{Torn) 1877
I & Br C Started at 8 a.m & took train at Miliken for Toronto then by GT to Berlin arrived at 3 PM. Went to Rev A Martin's over night then to John Martins & to Thanksgiving Service at Martins Meeting House, Then to David Martins, awhile at Goods & C. Sniders, to Rev S. Webers Over Night, then to Thomans & to Conference at Berlin And to Widow Brubachers over night. Thet to Rev M. Erbs who showed me all through the Town. Then I took Train at 11.30 a.m. Met Br C at Breslau got to Markham 5 P.M. where my Boys Met us, got home found all well
7 I went to Kendrick for tackle for moving Buildings Moving
I helped move Meeting House got it half way (19) Finished
I & Nancy went to Chris Widemans at Almira to dinner & to Chirs Brillingers at supper & to Mart. Brillinger over night, then went to Meeting at Almira Rem. by R. Jos Barkey Ser. on St Luke pt of 16 ch. by Rev Ja. Wideman to Ab. Hoover
Sold wheat at Cedar Grove @ $1.22 per bus (Cayuga & {illegible})
S{illegible} 7 Meeting at Hebron No Preacher Br C. is away to Twenty Gleasons away to Waterloo John & Flavius Plowed (Hoover)
14 I & Nancy & little Boys to M. at Widemans Rem by Rev S. Ser. by Rev C Reesor o f Lancaster PA. (Lancaster P.A. All to M. at Hebron Rem by Br. C Ser. by Rev C. Reesor from Rev C Reesor & Wife & J Nissly & wife were here (even
I took Joe Wideman from Hay Tp. to Chris Stovers He I & Br C. went to Toronto Sold Butter 22 1/2 egg 22 chickens about 34cts I bought some Bran at Major Mill @$10.00 Per ton
Sun 4 All to M. at Hebron Re. by Br. C Ser by Rev. Honsberger from Pa. Jacob & David Gotshalk came to stay all night (5) I & Nancy took Gotshalk Bros. to Saml Reesor's at dinner, Then to Meeting at Widemans where Honsberger Preached, Then we left them at Jonas Ramers No were P.M. with C Rittenhouse & Wife & Hoch & wife from Cayuga Speight Wagon Works in Markham were burnt last NIght
Nov 1877
17 Surveryors having been operating in this vicinity all weeks trying to locate a line for Toronto & Ottawa Railway
22 Government Thanksgiving Day No School I went to Cedar Grove for Meet Joe Hoover Brother Comes there every
30 Weighed a ton of Hay for Martin Barkey he has bought J. Runs B Con 3rd Con Pickering
Dec 1 Went to J. H Ramers had Venison Dinner He was away hunting 5 weeks got 6 Deer & 1 Bear
15 I went to Dyke bush with Br S. He buys all my down pine logs in bush
17 I & Nancy went to Ab Hoovers they live on Chris Ramer old place
20 Went to Sale of Uncle Chris Burkholder property P. M. (got none
22 I, J.D & his man & Isaac Moyer went to F. mans Bay to troll for pikes
Christmas 25 Meeting at Hebron Rem & Ser on St Luke part of 2nd Ch by Br. C
26 Finished Arch west of Cedar House for boiling sap Mild soft People plowing all over. Saw Yellow bird last week
Sun 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron Rem by Br. C ser St Luke Pt of 2nd Ch. By Rev S. Hoover
31 Gleason went home this Eve he has 3 1/2 days to work yet Finlaws came to stay all night
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6330
5 3/4
1582
33
4728
1.8.9
6
8.10.6
John Reesor
Oct 30, 1853
John Stover to P Keeler 1549
to 2 bus Spring wheat L 0-7-0
to R Laughlin act 0-3-6
to 3 1/2 bushels peas 0-8-9
to 18 lbs flour 0 1.10
1 log Chain 0 - 13-0
L 1-10-11
Settled with John H Towel
Dec 13th 1849
Balance due L 2 10-0
John Reesor
1857
due John Stover
L 0-6-3 March 6th 1850
Paid
9 3/4
12 3/4
15 1/4
16 1/4
22 2
6
77 3/4
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July 7th A Cowan to 14 lbs mutton
" " C Potts to 11 lbs mutton 0-2-9
P Purdy 12 lbs mutton 0-3-0
Edward Polls Jr 1849
July 1st to 11 lbs mutton 0-2-9
24th to 40 lbs flour 0-3-9
August to 2 bus wheat 0-7-6
Sept 5th to 3{illegible} lbs pork 0-1-0
5 bushels wheat 1-0-0
to 3 1/2 bushels wheat 0-14-0
2 1/2 lbs tallow 0-1-3
lbs tallow 0-1-0
1/2 lbs flour 0-8-9
L 3-0-0
Settled to this date
Janry 12th due E Potts L0-2-6
mo days
6 10
Ann Moore Commenced work
19th March 1850
April 12th to Cash 0-5-0
19th to mending shoes 0-2-0
26th to Cash 0-5-0
Absent three weeks
{illegible} absent about 1 day
March 29 absent 2 days
5 moths 6 days
March 1854
to Cash
Edward Potts to
June 1850 to One ax 0-10-0
to Cash 0-10-0
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lumber delivered to Markham
Plant Road
July 1st 1849
5016 feet face measure 17-12-6
114 rough Boards 1-7-6
L 19-0-0
Tiles drawn from Pettys
1879 Sept 16th 120 2 in
do 24 460 3 in
1880 April 20 400 2 in
do 24 500 2 in
June 22 500 2 in
1881 July 13 400 3 in
do 14 200 3 in
do do 200 2 in
Nov 3 500 2 in
do 500 2 in
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Elizabeth Burkholder Commenced work October 3rd 1849 at 15/per month
Oct 6th Cash L0-13-1 1/4
Absent four weeks
13 X 4
March 17th 1850
L 3-7-6
13 1/2
L 2-14-4 1/2
10
Boots L 2-4-4 1/2
James Purdy to J Reesor 1850
Janry to 9 3/4 lbs por 0-3-7
March 27th to 2 3/4 lbs pork 0-1-0
March 28th to 10 lbs pork 0-3-9
April 9th to 6 3/4 lbs Pork 0-2-6
April 20th to 22 1/2 lbs pork 0-8-5
29th to Cash 0-0-7 1/2
July 2nd to 6 lbs pork 0-2-3
July 12th to 6 1/2 lbs pork 0-2-5
July to Cash 0-15-0
August 10th to 3 lbs pork 0-1-1 1/2
2-0-1 1/2
acct of A Reesor 3-10-0
L 5-10-1 1/2
Paid
Elizabeth Burkholder Commenced work Nov 6th 1850
absent ten days
January 1851
to mending Shoes L 0-2-0
to 1 pair Lace Boots 0-11-3
March 29 absent 12 days
5 months 4 days
March 1854
to Cash
C Petty Dr to B.B Reesor
Jan 3rd 1880
to 29 Cords Hemlock & Pine wood @ $1.75 per Cord
Received $15.75 Oct 29th 1880
Paid in full
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20 Cords of the above to be Paid for with Tiles
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53 1/2 lbs Beef from Martin Nighswander to be returned
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Sept 1847 | L | S | D | ||
Oct | To Sawing | 1000 feet oak | 1 | 0 | 0 |
To Sawing | 9844 feet | 4 | 14 | 9 | |
to Sawing | 1256 | 0 | 12 | 6 | |
Janry | to Sawing | 3817 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
1848 | to Sawing | 8674 measured and pile in April 1848 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
April 16th | Sawing | 3788 feet | 1 | 17 | 9 |
26 | Sawing | 575 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
May 10th | Sawing | 1276 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
16th | Sawing | 625 feet | 0 | 6 | 3 |
24th | to lumber | 495 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
Jan 12th | to lumber | 1100 to Wilson | 1 | 7 | 6 |
15th | to Scantling | 80 ft | 0 | 1 | 11 |
19th | to lumber | 516 feet | 0 | 12 | 9 |
22nd | to lumber | 843 feet | 1 | 1 | 2 |
26th | to lathing | 1200 feet | 1 | 10 | 0 |
29th | to lathing | 850 feet | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Oct 21st | to lumber | 400 fett to V Youngs | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Dec 12 | Sawing | 973 feet | 0 | 9 | 9 |
L 23 | 0 | 6 |
March 17th | 1851 | |||
to Cash | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
17th | to 100 lbs flour | 0 | 10 | 0 |
to 1/2 bus dry apples | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
29th | to Cash | 1 | 10 | 0 |
April 10th | to 22 lbs pork /4 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
17th | to 75 lbs flour | 0 | 7 | 6 |
May 14th | to Cash | 3 | 10 | 0 |
July 4th | to 28 lbs flour | 0 | 2 | 9 |
12th | to Cash to S Hood | 1 | 0 | 0 |
August | to Cash | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Sept | to Bbl Salt | 0 | 4 | 0 |
11 | 16 | 1 |
Dec 22nd 1848
Peter Lapp Acct 12-0-0
Recd April 1850 Received on account 12-0-0
L 5-0-0 Remains due L9-10-1 1/2
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David Dick L 10-8-3
Paid
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Robert Garland L9-15-7 1/2
June 8th 1849 Received L8-0-0
Remainder 1-15-7 1/2
Paid
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James Forester Paid L9-0-3
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Christian Weiderman 2-12-9 1/2
________________________________________________
Charles Gray 10 12 L4-6-1
Paid
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Jacob Lapp 1-9-6
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Wm Davidson Janry 1850 7-5-4
Recd L5-0-0
__________________________________________________ Joseph Niton 1-16-43
Paid L 1-10-0 remaining due {illegible}
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G Raymer Paid 1-0-10
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paid A Reesor Paid 6-18-11
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Wm Mindle Paid 2-12-10 1/2
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Abel Miller Paid 3-0-6
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Charles Patten Paid 2-10-0
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Joseph Cook Paid 1-0-11
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{random calculations and scribbling}
{Second Page}
James Purdy to Reesor
</tr
Oct 5 1850 | ||||
7th | to 47 lbs flour | 0 | 4 | 10 |
to 111 lbs beef | 1 | 3 | 1 1/2 | |
29th | to 4 bus wheat | 0 | 15 | 0 |
to {illegible} | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
Nov 8th | to 11 lbs {illegible} | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Dec | to 5 bus wheat 5/9 | 0 | 18 | 9 |
Feb 16th | to 27 lbs flour | 0 | 2 | 6 |
17th | to 5 bushels wheat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
March 12th | to Cash | 0 | 10 | 0 |
13th | to 5 bus wehat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
April 7th | to 5 bus wheat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
12th | to 37 lbs pork /4 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
May 1st | 16 lbs pork | {ink stain} | 5 | 4 |
10 | to 5 bus wheat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
6th | to 8 lbs pork | 0 | 2 | 8 |
28th | to 3 bus wheat | 0 | 12 | 0 |
June 21st | to 4 bushels wheat | 0 | 16 | 0 |
21st | to Cash from C Burkholder | 0 | 7 | 6 |
July 12th | to 18 lbs flour | 0 | 1 | 10 |
17th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0 | 16 | 0 |
August 14th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Sept 27 | to 4 bushels wheat | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Oct 10th | to 11 lbs Beef | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Settled with J Purdy | 13 | 1 | 3 | |
Oct 25th 1851 | ||||
Ballance due to Purdy | 6 | 18 | 7 | |
Paid to Purdy | 6 | 18 | 7 |
March 20th | Sick 4 days | {illegible} | {illegible | 0 |
24th | to Mending Shoes | 0 | 3 | 0 |
April 21 | to 1 qt w{illegible} | 0 | 1 | 3 |
June 23rd 1852 | {illegible} cloth | 0 | 9 | 0 |
26th | absent 1 1/2 days | |||
July 17th | handkerchief | 0 | 0 | 9 |
August 21 | to Cash | 1 | 0 | 0 |
absent on 21st August | L1 | 14 | 0 | |
Nov 1st | to Cash | 2 | 4 | 0 |
William Watson 1849
Janry 4th | to 2 bushels potatoes | 0 | 3 | 9 |
22nd | 1 bus potatoes | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Dodo | 2 1/2 lbs tallow | 0 | 1 | 0 1/2 |
24th | to 6 bushels oats at 1/2 per B | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Dodo | 11 lbs beef at /s | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Feb 20th | to 11 lbs Butter | 0 | 0 | 7 1/2 |
March 19th | order to Cowan | 0 | 5 | 0 |
28th | to 1 barrle flour to Potts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
April 2nd | to Cash | 6 | 5 | 0 |
May 11th | to Cash | 2 | 5 | 0 |
14th | to 17 1/2 bus oats | 1 | 0 | 5 |
{ink stain} | to 5 bus peas | 0 | 12 | 6 |
21st | to 3 bus potatoes | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Do | to 23 1/2 lbs wool at 1/{illegible} | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Do | to 7 1/2 bus potatoes from C B | 0 | 15 | 0 |
to 1 pig from C Burkholder | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
June 9th | Paid to Cowan | 2 | 4 | 2 |
July 4th | to 1 peck dry apples | 0 | 1 | 6 |
14th | to 85 lbs flour | 0 | 8 | 6 |
21st | to 1 1/2 lb Butter | 0 | 0 | 11 1/2 |
30th | to 1 1/2 lb Butter | 0 | 0 | 11 1/2 |
August 1st | to 30 lbs flour | 0 | 3 | |
Do do | to 10 lbs mutton | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Sept 12th | to Cash | 0 | 15 | 0 |
16 | to 4 bush wheat feed | 0 | 16 | 0 |
28th | to Cash to Bills | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Oct 4th | to Cash | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Nov 1st | to Cash | 0 | 15 | 0 |
to 2 Sheep at 0/ each | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
2nd | to Cash | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Dec 12 | to 3 1/2 lbs tallow | 0 | 1 | 5 1/2 |
to log chain | 0 | 17 | 6 | |
Mar 1850 | to neck yoke and doubletrees | 1 | 2 | 6 |
36 | 17 | 7 | ||
to Keat | 5 | |||
Settled | 41 | 17 | 7 |
due to Wm Watson | L 3 | 18 | 3 1/2 | |
Janry 12th | to Cash | L 4 | 0 | 0 |
Carried forward | 0 | 1 | 8 1/2 | |
Oct 7th 1850 | Received 224 lbs Beef from Wm Watson at /2 1/2 per lb | L 2 | 6 | 8 |
to 5 bushel Spring wheat | 0 | 17 | 6 | |
Sept 15th 1849 | to 3 days plowing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Jan 12th 1850 | to Cash | 0 | 1 | 8 1/2 |
Feb 10th | to 1 lb Butter | 0 | 0 | 7 1/2 |
13th | to 400 lbs Shorts from Kelliwick | 0 | 10 | 0 |
20th | to 14 3/4 lbs pork at /4 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
March 2nd | to 15 lbs pork | 5 | 7 | |
8th | to Cash to Potts | 1 | 12 | 6 |
16 | to 4 Cwt bran from Kelliwick | 0 | 8 | 0 |
to 40 bus oats from Josephus Reesor | 2 | 10 | 0 | |
to 50 bus oats from J Hoover | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
April 15th | to 10 bus oast from Josephus Reesor | 0 | 12 | 6 |
order to Barker | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
May 4th | to Cash | 1 | 5 | 0 |
7th | to 4 lbs lard | 0 | 1 | 8 |
15th | to 17 lbs pork /4 1/2 | 0 | 6 | 6 1/2 |
26th | to 2 lbs Preserves | |||
June 15th | to 7 1/2 Cwt of hay | 0 | 14 | 6 |
18 | 5 lbs lard | 0 | 2 | 1 |
12 lbs pork / 4 1/2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
July 2nd | to 104 lbs flour | 0 | 11 | 3 |
22nd | to Cash | 2 | 0 | 0 |
24th | to 14 1/2 lbs pork | 0 | 5 | 5 |
July 11th | to Cash | 0 | 1 | 3 |
August 1st | to 45 lbs flour | 0 | 5 | 6 |
10th | to 49 lbs flour | 0 | 5 | 9 |
23rd | to 11 lbs pork at /3 1/2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
24th | Paid to Cowan | 1 | 12 | 6 1/2 |
Sept 2nd | Paid I Graham note | 11 | 15 | 0 |
L32 | 1 | 2 | ||
Benjamin Reesor {illegible} | 0 | 9 | 4 1/2 | |
May 22nd 1880 | 0 | 9 | 4 1/2 | |
Oct 7th | to 4 bus apples | 0 | 4 | 0 |
31st | to Cash from Josephus Reesor | 5 | 0 | 0 |
L 38 | 3 | 11 | ||
Paid tat | 0 | 5 | 0 x | |
Feb 1851 | to 9 bus oats | 0 | 10 | 6 |
to 10 bushel wheat | 1 | 17 | 6 | |
May 13th | to 9 bushel oats | 0 | 11 | 3 |
July 12th | to 12 bus oats | 0 | 18 | 0 |
August 4th | to 1/2 bushel dry apples | 3 | 9 | |
14 | to 6 bus oats | 0 | 9 | 0 |
L 42 | 14 | 6 | ||
rent for year 1850 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
rent for year 1851 | 13 | 10 | 0 | |
Settled | L 68 | 4 | 6 | |
Oct 24 1851 | ||||
Wm Watson due on note 1851 | L 9 | 0 | 0 |
Saryann Stover Commenced work October 30th 1848
Nov 7th | to 3 1/2 yds flannel | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Janry 1849 | to 1 yd Calico | 0 | 0 | 7 1/2 |
to 1 pair Boots | 0 | 8 | 9 | |
February | absent 2 weeks at School | |||
March 5th | to School fees | 0 | 2 | 1 |
7th | to Cash | 0 | 6 | 3 |
April 10th | absent 16 1/2 days | |||
May 24th | to 4 yrds Calico at /9 per yd | 0 | 3 | 0 |
June 19th | to Cash | 0 | 15 | 0 |
2 | 3 | 10 | ||
Cow | 2 | 10 | 0 | |
L 4 | 13 | 10 | ||
brought to June 30th 1849 | ||||
June 30th | to Cash | 0 | 8 | 0 |
6 months 223 days | L 5 | 2 | 10 | |
Nov 1851 | Wm Watson due on note | 9 | 0 | 0 |
digging well | 2 | 17 | 6 | |
Remains due | L 6 | 2 | 6 | |
by 13 logs Cutting and hauling | 1 | 2 | 9 | |
Remains du Nov 1851 | 4 | 19 | 9 | |
Dec 22nd | to 12 lbs tallow | 0 | 5 | 0 |
June 23rd 1852 | A Reesor oats act | 3 | 3 | 9 |
L 8 | 7 | 6 | ||
Oct 1852 | teaming lumb | 5 | 2 | 6 |
due | L 3 | 5 | 0 | |
rent for year 1852 | 13 | 10 | ||
L 16 | 15 | 0 |
March 6th | to school for fees for himself | 0 | 3 | 7 |
do do | {illegible} for Elizabeth Stover | 0 | 4 | 1 |
to Pocket Comb | 6 | |||
May 1 | to Watch guards | 1 | 10 1/2 | |
to 1 Bbl flour | " | 18 | 9 | |
4th | to 1 glass for watch | " | 2 | 6 |
21st | absent 3 1/2 days | |||
May 31st | to 1/4 lbs of Powder | " | " | 6 |
D D | to 1 lb of shot | " | " | 5 |
D D | to 25 guncaps | " | " | 2 |
June 9th | Paid A Cowan | 3 | 17 | 6 |
23 | absent 1 day | |||
to Cash for gun | 1 | 6 | 10 | |
July 7th | to 100 lbs flour - - - | 0 | 8 | 4 |
7th | absent hoeing Corn 3 days hoeing corn | |||
July 9th | one Chip hat | 0 | 1 | 0 |
26th | absent 1 day | |||
30th | absent 3 days in harvest | |||
1 1/2 days Stacking wt | ||||
August 11th | to 1 lb of tobacco | " | 1 | 3 |
August | to Cash to Watson | 0 | 5 | 0 |
26th | Absent 5 days sick | |||
25th | to cash | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Sept 17th | to Cash to K Boyce | 1 | 1 | 5 1/2 |
19th | to Cash | 0 | 2 | 6 |
absent 1 day | 9 | 12 | 11 | |
28th | Cash to Cowan | 4 | 3 | 9 |
Do | order for an ax | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Do | to Cash | 1 | 0 | 2 |
L 15 | 6 | 10 1/2 | ||
Wm Stover - to Cash | 1 | 10 | ||
wrought 6 months 4 1/2 days | L 15 | 8 | 9 | |
at L 2-10-0 per month | ||||
9 note | 9 | |||
diging wll | 2 | 17 | 6 | |
Ballance on logs | 1 | 2 | 9 | |
teaming for Cowan | 5 | 2 | 6 | |
18 | 2 | 9 |
James Purdy wrought
week ending Nov 1st 1851 | 4 1/2 days |
week ending Nov 8 | 2 days |
Nove 29th | 2 days |
Janry 5th | 3 days |
17th | 2 days |
Feb 14 | 1 1/2 days |
Nov 1st | to 16 lbs Beef | L 0-2-0 |
4th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-14-0 |
7th | to 6 pigs from J Shistle 2/9 each | 0-16-6 |
22nd | to 192 lbs Beef at 15/ per cwt | 1-8-9 |
28 | to 113 lbs flour | 0-9-0 |
Dec 15th | to 13 lbs flour | 0-1-0 |
18th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-14-0 |
Janry 8th 1852 | to 94 lbs flour | 0-8-0 |
28th | 4 bushels wheat | 0-14-0 |
Feb 12th | 3 lbs lard 2 lbs tallow | 0-2-1 |
13th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-14-0 |
March 9th | to 2 bls lard | 0-0-10 |
to 4 bushel wheat | 0-15-0 | |
25th | to 6 1/2 lbs pork | 0-2-8 1/2 |
April 3rd | to 4 bushel wheat | 0-15-0 |
to 3 3/4 lbs pork | 0-1-6 | |
26th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
May 17th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
June 7th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
26th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
July 14th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
21st | paid school fees | 0-1-6 |
24th | to 24 1/2 lbs Mutten at /3 | 0-6-1 1/2 |
August 6th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
8th | to 3 1/2 lbs dry pork | 0-1-3 |
Sept 2 | to 10 lbs flour | 0-0-10 |
4th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15 |
23rd | to 3 1/2 bush wheat Seed | 0-13-1 1/2 |
28th | 4 bus wheat | 0-15-0 |
15-7-2 | ||
Kellington note | 4-5-0 | |
rent | 5-0-0 | |
L 24-12-2 1/2 | ||
Recd work | L 24-10 | |
Balance due | L 1-2-2 | |
to 1 1/2 days Ploughing | 0-11-3 | |
J Purdy due | 1-10-11 | |
Nov 4th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-15-0 |
Settled the above due | L 2-8-5 |
James Purdy wrought for J Reesor
Nov 5th 2 day thrashing {illegible]
8th 1 day hauling lumber
April 15th | digging C{illegible} | |
week ending April 23rd | 5 days | |
week ending April 30 | 5 1/2 days | |
and John Purdy | 4 1/2 | |
May 7th | 1 day | |
John | 1 day | |
14th | 5 1/2 | |
24 | ||
64 1/2 | ||
88 1/2 | ||
16 | ||
104 1/2 |
Nov 4th 1852 | to Ballance Brought forward | 2-8-5 1/2 |
Janry 16th 1853 | to 1/2 bus Peas | 0-1-3 |
27th | to Bbl flour | 1-1-3 |
March 7th | to 1 Bbl flour | 1-1-3 |
10th | to 11 lbs pork at 1/9 | 0-4-7 |
17th | to 6 1/2 lbs pork | 0-2-8 1/2 |
28th | 20 lbs corn meal | 0-1-3 |
to 11 3/4 lbs pork | 0-4-10 1/2 | |
April 4th | to 1/2 Bbl flour | 0-10-7 1/2 |
9th | to 15 lbs pork | 0-6-3 |
15th | to 1/2 Bbl flour | 0-10-7 1/2 |
22nd | to 80 lbs Corn meal | 0-5-0 |
May 2nd | to 1/2 Bbl flour | 0-10-7 1/2 |
20th | to Bbl flour | 0-10-7 1/2 |
29th | to Cash | 0-5-0 |
June 3rd | to 1/2 Bbl flour | 0-10-7 1/2 |
21st | to Cash | 0-10-0 |
do do | to 4 bushels wheat 4/6 | 0-18-0 |
July 2nd | 9 lbs pork | 0-3-9 |
12th | 1 doz w fish | 0-1-10 1/2 |
15th | to 4 bushels wheat | 0-18-0 |
August 22nd | to 30 lbs flour | 0-3-0 |
23rd | to 22 lbs mutton | 0-5-6 |
Oct 3rd | to 1 lb Butter | 0-0-6 |
to Cash | 3-0-0 | |
14-15-7 1/2 | ||
rent | 5 | |
Potatoe ground | 1 | |
20-15-7 | ||
teamwork | 11-5 | |
5 | ||
Settled with J Purdy | 21-11-10 | |
Nov 4th 1853 | paid cash | 10-10-5 |
L 32-0-3 |
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Settled with W Watson
Oct 21 1851 | remains due note | 9-0-0 |
Dec 22nd | 12 lbs tallow | 0-5-0 |
75 bu oats from J. Reesor | 3-3-9 | |
Rent for year 1852 | 13-10-0 | |
L 25-18-9 | ||
15-16-3 | ||
L 10-2-3 |
diging well | 2-17-6 | |
Balance of 13 logs | 1-2-9 | |
/Cuting and hauling 89 logs | 6-13-6 | |
teaming for Cowan | 5-2-6 | |
L 15-16-3 | ||
teaming brick and lumber | 10-0-0 |
1878
Private Journal of Benjm B Reesor
Nov 22. 1878 D Brown came & brought 2 men with him to shingle but it began to rain about daylight rained all day the men went home Brown staid & fixed turnip Cellar door G threshed some Peas I & John brought a load of sand Pm
23 G went home. Brown Came about 10 am brought a man with hime. Shingled till night. Rained awhile this morning
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks & sermon on St John part of 6 C by Br C W. fin Cler. roads bad
25 Brown came & brought a man with him nearly finished shingling W. soft snow nearly all day about 2 inches on the ground
26 I & Nancy & Flavius helped AB's kill hogs G drew home wood with sleigh AM sawed Pm Brown finished shingling barn and put a window in roof. W. snow thawed, mild
27 We killed our 8 hogs W. Mild AM heavy rain from east all Pm AB's staid all night Brown hung some window shutters a m
28 I salted meat G sawed wood W mild Cloudy
29 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Markham roads very bad G Plowed in sod Brown sent a man to hang shutters W. fine Cler overhead
30 frose rather hard to plow G threshed Peas. Br C helped a little while Pm to thresh about 40 boxes Oats W. Cler
Sunday Dec 1st All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John part of 5th C by Re'd S Hoover Uncle Saul Reesor's & Abraham Hoover's were here PM. W. frost last night rather Cloudy today east wind
2. I & boys Cleaned Peas & some wheat G was at home W. heavy rain from east water high I went to Ceder Grove this evening
3 I & Nancy helped G's to kill hogs John drew 2 loads sand. W. fine
4 I helped N B's kill hogs J & G drew wood AM. W. about 3 in snow last night
5 I helped Br S's kill hogs W. Cler pretty sharp J & G drew wood A M cut limbs in bush Pm.
Dec 1878
6 G helped Br C kill hogs I & J banked turnip cellar with dung. W. Cler fine
7 I went to Markham AM. weighed some hay for W Morrison PM G dug garden W. mild, Cloudy
Sunday 8 John & Adeline went to Meeting at Widemans. I helped A Stover bury a little infant AM W. mild Cler white frost last night
8 G sawed wood in shed I Chored W. about 6 in soft snow last night & A M rain Pm snow going boys went to mill with sleigh. pretty good
10 I & Nancy went to F inlaws. W rainy this morning Cloudy today rain heavy this evening snow about all gone this is my Nancy's 39th Birthday
11 Chored I went to Cedar Grove AM W. cold, very high wind last night
12 I & Nancy went to JB's & I went to Fulling Mill at Altona W. fine roads wearing level, pretty good wheeling
13 I brought home grist Peas chop. W prety Cold wind
14 John took Jess to Markham to get shod PM. W. east wind AM snow from east PM Mild
Sunday 15 girls went to N B's we all went to Br C's W. pretty Cold not enough snow for sleighing
16 Chored AM I & John went to Br S's to helpe thresh Machine did not come I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cler
17 drew 2 loads wheat to Ceder Grove Mills old Treadwell @ 90 C Old fif spring @ 78 C W. fine
18 I & John helped Br S's thresh W. very fine roads good
19 drew 1 load old spring wheat AM Cleaned another & helped Br Clawson with last load @ 90 cts per bus W. pretty Cold
21 Killed geese & turkeys AM I & boys took them to Markham PM W. heavy snow from east Joe Widemans here last night
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Jan 1878 1879
Sundy 22 at home all day John & girls went to Meeting at Ceder Grove W. about 10 in snow this morning good sleighing. pretty Cold
23 I & John helped Br C thresh with team W. Cold west wind
24 I went to help Br C thresh with team too cold & windy. Chored at home
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline & a few of the little Children remarks & sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Br C Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here Pm. W. Cold went wind
26 I helped Br C thresh with team W. a little windy but milder Old Jacob Lehman of Ringwood died yesterday
27 I helped Br. C's thresh with team. W. fine
28 I & John helped Br .C thresh with team W. fine. John Wideman & wife Came to stay all night
Sunday 29 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John {blank space} by R'd Joe Wideman Nancy 's Brother's Enos Jesse & Peter & Mary Williamson were here at dinner & J H Ramer's & Ben Hoover's at supper. W. fine not very Cold
30 I went to Markham got Farmer shod went to J H Ramers for a piece of Venison. I & Nancy went to see Old D Hoovers this evening. W. prety Cold
31 I & Nancy & Aunt Lizzy went to AB's I helped him kill a beef W. pretty Cold sleighing good
Jan 1 1879. John & girls went to F inlaws to quilting to Br C's girls along W. very fine Cler
2. Cleaned some wheat W. Cold very heavy west wind. some snow Am
3 Brought home load of wood from Dyke's AM W. very Cold, West wind some snow
4 Took grist wheat to Cedar Grove AM Nancy went along to store W. heavy N West wind snow drifting pretty bad. Cold
1879 Jan
Sundy 5 at home N B's were here with their new Baby girl his Mother & sisters were here too. W pretty Cold east & west roads blowed thin in spots north & South roads drifted in places
6 John & Flavius went to School I & little boys drew a load of pine top wood from Dyks W. fine
7 went to Meeting at Hebron John kept house remarks by Br C sermon on St John {blank space} by Re'd C Gayman Re'd Jos Barkey & MN's were here Pm Martin Barkey's this evening David Widemans Came to stay all night Br N's called this morning with C Gayman's W. fine prety Cold
8 boys drew 2 loads wood I went to Whitevale Pm. we went to Br N's this evening. W. Cler
9 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by R'd Joe Wideman sermon by R'd C Gayman went to M N's Pm Called at S Lehman's coming home. W. sharp air, going north
10 Went to Dyke's bush AM to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine JD's were here this evening
11 Took Benjamin to Toronto on Cars Dr was not at home W. some snow AM fair Pm
Sundy 12 at home John & gilrs went to Meeting at Altona W. very fine Cler, Mild
13 Chored. W. pretty cold
14 Went to Markham W. Cold
15 Chored W. Cloudy prety Cold John & girls went to G Thoman's
16 F inlaw was here at dinner I & Nancy went to M Dykes PM we measured Hemlock wood & I went to Ceder Grove W. about 5 in snow last night
17 I went to Markham got Nell shod good sleighing W. Mild
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Jan 1879
18 I & John drew 2 cords wood to S Ramer's W. fine. Cler sharp
Sundy 19 John & girls went to Meeting at Ceder Grove W. Cler a little windy this evening
20 I & G took 1 1/2 Cords pine wood to Snowballs Brick & Tile yard @ $2.00 per Cord AM G cut wood PM. W. very sharp Cler Br S's were here this evening
21 I & G & John took 2 loads wood 2 1/2 cords AM G took 1 1/3 Cords PM W. Milder some snow about noon
22 I took 1 1/2 Cords wood to Snowballs. W. Mild
23 I took 1 1/3 Cord do do W. Mild
24 I took 1 1/3 Cords do do W. Colder I brought back 400 2 in tiles each time time Making 1200
25 I & John & Flavius. went to Unionville I returned road list. Came by Markham bought Overcoat for John @ $6.00 W. Mild AM blowed up from north very high wind PM - getting Colder
Sundy 26 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy kept house remarks & sermon on St Luke 15 C by Re'd S. Hoover Br C is gone to Waterloo to assist in Ordaining a Bishop W. Cler Sharp
27 I took boys to school then went round by Br S's to Ceder Grove Mills bought about 465 lbs of bran W. getting mild & soft
28 asked hands to thresh. soft
29 threshed. fife wheat 52 rakings 12 Poorland 95 Clawson 25 W fine Cler sleighing about gone
30 threshed Clawson 32 Oats 425 got done about half past 3 Pm all went very well W. fine mild Cler
31 I went to Somerville sale on the old Wheeler farm W. Cler. Colder
Feb 1 Took Benjamin to Dr in Toronto on Cars he says eye is all right with the exception of a cataract he will take that off in the spring W. very Cold. north wind
Feb 1879
Sunday 2 at home all day. W. parlty cloudy & Clear, windy from north. Milder towards evening
3 went to Hebron to election of Trustee I. Br S & Manesse Fretz are elected for the C{illegible} year drew some rails & took home borrowed Oats to NB & Br C W. fine
4 drew rails & wood W. fine
5 Chored & made hens nests W. Mild a little snow
6 helped Pilkey thresh W. mild, fine
7 I & Herman went to Markham middling good sleighing. W. Cler mild
8 I went to Markham sleighing very bad
Sunday 9 at home all day. W very high north wind & squauls of snow Calm tonight
10 Chored & I & John & Herman brought some gravel for hens from Pickering pit W. pretty Cold east wind
11 Chored AB's were here at noon W. soft snow & rain. Thawing hung up pork to smoke. John has not been at school the last few days he hurt his knee
12 I & boys threshed Peas AM boys took them to Mill PM. W snow last night & AM
13 Chored. W. west wind Cold John took Flavius to school & brought him home this evening, good sleighing
14 Chored John brought Chop home W. Cold
15 I & boys threshed Peas AM cut a few Basswood logs & John & Flavius took 2 to Mill PM. W. Cold Cler
Sunday 16 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Ceder Grove. W. fine Cler
17 I took boys to school & Cut a little at logs AM drew one Pm W. fine. good sleighing east wind
18 F inlaws Came early this Morning Cut some logs PM. W. few inches snow last night & this morning very tew today mild
19 Cut some logs & drew 5. W Cold
20 drew 5 logs W. few in snow last night prety cold
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Feb 1879 Mar
21 Chored AM Cut big basswood logs PM. Br C's man helped saw 2 cuts W. Coldest Morning this winter Milder PM
22 Cut wood in shed till near noon then I & John loaded one of big Basswood log & brought it as far as the house till noon, then drew it & the other big one PM. W. some snow last night & a while this morning good sleighing
Sundy 23 girls & little boys went to meeting at Hebron I & Nancy & John kept house John has Cold W. fine
24 Chored AM helped Br C kill a beef PM. W. Clear, Cold
25 Chored AM went for Dr. Robinson PM Nancy gave birth to a son about 4 PM. doing very well. W. snow & wind from east all day, not cold
26 Chored. W. Cold
27 Chored AM. drew a log PM W. very Cold. sleighing very good
28 drew in part of haystack PM. W. Cold strong east wind
March 1 drew home wood I & John drew 1 ash log from Dykes to Mill W. fine mild
Sunday 2 at home all day AB's called PM. W. fine mild Cler
3 Chored. W. very fine. Mild thawing Told neighbours about meeting on Wednesday
4 F inlawas were here. I have bad cold NB went to Toronto with our team Poor old horse "Frank died at Asmadale with Inflammation. W. Cloudy mild little squauly at time he sold Butter @ 20 ct eggs 18 cts
5 Chored AM I & little boys went to Meeting at Hebron PM Sermon on St John 10 C by Re'd T & S Bowman from Waterloo MN's were her at noon S Lehmans Called PM W. Cler Mild
6 I went to Ceder Grove have Cold yet AB's were here this evening W. fine
7 JB's & Isaac Moyer's were here. Michel Fretz at supper & Mary Ramer & her little boys all night W. thawing
8 Cleaned Peas boys took them to Mill I got Jess shod W. mild, heavy thunder & showers of rain PM
Mar 1879
Sundy 9 at home Br S's were here G Thoman's were here this evening W. soft, a little rain & Thunder at night
10 went to T Longlegs bought his tile{?} shade AM brought home Chop PM W. very warm, cler, roads muddy
11 Chored I & little boys Cleaned grist W. pretty Cold North wind heavy thundr last night which makes three nights of thunder in succession.
12 went to Markham W. warm roads bad
13 took in some hay a m Tapped trees 60 buckets Pm sap run well W. Cler
14 I & J Mainland helped Br S thresh with team W. fine. snow squaul at noon
15 I & J M helped Br S thresh Pm boys boiled 3 quarts Molasses in shop we draw the sap home W. Colder Br N's were here this evening
Sundy 16 John & girls went to Meeting at Ceder Grove. W. Cold, Cler
17 I & J M threshed Peas W. a little snow last night & AM. Cold
18 I & JM threshed Peas Tilman McDowel was here PM for 20 Bus Poorland seed Wheat @ 83 ct per Bus. W. Cold Cler
19 I & J M threshed Peas W. Cold
20 I went to Markham & to Unionville registered boy baby his name is Henry Hoover Painter Came to Paint window blinds W. sharp
21 helped thresh awhile then Simon Hoover's Came w. fine Cler
22 I went to Toronto sold butter & 24 eggs @ 16 W. a very very heavy snow storm from east from 9 am till dark very bad Coming home
23 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd D Barkey AB Ramer's were here after service JD's youngsters this evening W. Mild Cler
24 I & John & Br S went to Markham PM Bought new Speight Waggon with plain box & neck yoke @ $67.50. we cleaned 86 bus Peas AM W. soft snow Am Cloudy drissly PM
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Mar
25 Cleaned 75 bus Oats {cut off} @ 40 ct per bus AM drew home wood PM W fine
26 I went to Markham AM Chored PM W. strong east wind. Chilly
27 I went to Ceder Grove took {illegible} harrows to Cherrywood PM.. W a little snow. last night. Mild Cloudy today
28 Boiled Some Molasses & brought home Chop. W Cloudy pretty mild roads bad
29 Boiled Molasses W. heavy rain last night mild today
Sundy 30 John & girls went to AB's we & Children went to JD's W. blowed up Cold PM
31 Drew in last of hay stack it saved {illegible} W. pretty Cold. thawed some PM JM helped
April 1 I & John drew Oats out of driving house into barn W. thawing fine drew home sap Pm runs well PM. M N's Called PM boiled this evening
2 boiled all day Made 16 1/2 lbs sugar W. Cold
3 I went to Ceder Grove AM & to T Hagermans sale sale PM W. very Cold
4 Worked in barn. setting up Machine & Cut some wood. W. very Cold old Pump frose fast last night
5 Fixed up things ready to thresh AM threshed about 120 bus Oats PM J H Ramer's Came at noon W. Milder
Sunday 6 John & gilrs went to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy & Children went to AB's W. fine Cler. Cold N wind
7 Went to F inlaws Aunt Lizzy B went with us W. Cold N wind roads getting good. I & John went to Isaac Moyers this evening to watch for a Lynx that has been Prowling round his place a few nights lately saw nothing
8 Boiled 11 lbs Sugar H Stover Chopped in old bush W. fine. Cler. Sap runs
9 Boiled 11 1/3 lbs sugar Stover & his 2 boys Chopped & sawed & John split I went to Cherrywood & to AB's this evening W. very warm Cler sap run AM
10 Cleaned seed Peas & some seed spring wheat for MC Fretz W. rain AM soft snow PM from east
Good Griday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C Br N's Peter & his wife were here PM W. ground white with snow this morning all thawed today sap run well Pm roads very bad
April 1879
12 Boiled sap all day untill Midnight didn't sugar off. Stover & his boys Cut wood. W. frose hard last night fine today sap runs very well
13 Easter Sunday 13 at home Br C's Children were here W. White frost rather Cloudy great run of sap
Easter Monday 14 I sugared off 16 1/2 lbs this morning then boiled all day rest of our folks had holiday young folks went to Br C's boys gathered lot of sap this Morning W. fine Cler warm
15 I boiled all day sugared off 26 1/2 lbs this evening Stover & his boys Cut wood John split W fine Cler, frost this Morning
16 Stover & his boys Cut wood John helped I helped while AM went to Cherrywood PM. W. Cler
17 I & Stover split wood. dont feel very well have Cold in head W little frost last night Cold wind
18 I & Stover split wood AM. boys took him 1/2 ton of stacked hay PM @ 6.00 per ton. I boiled sap W fine warm. little frost last night
19 I & boys made 6 quarts Molasses AM didnt to much have Erysipales on face Esther has Inflammation & some fever Dr Robinson was here at noon W. fine Cler. rather Cold N East wind roads getting rather better
Sunday 20 I kept house all the rest except a few of little ones went to Meeting & sacrement at Hebron F inlaws R'd S Hoover's & old Uncle Saul Reesor's were here PM My face pretty bad. W. fine
21 Stover split wood AM John took him 1/2 ton hay PM. W fine Cler
22 I went to Clods for suckers got 50 for myself & 25 for Br C then helped John & Stover saw Cordwood in two with small cross cut. W. very fine. roads getting better
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April May 1879
23 John drew home sap brought home grist, ganged furrows below garden & began to sow Oats with seeder AM little boys boiled 5 quarts Molasses I Cleaned seed oats & began to gang furrows in field, north of Orchard Stover split wood. W. fine Clr
24 John finished sowing Oats below house then sowed spring wheat (Poorland) in field east of dam R Gowley opened piece of drain in same field it was stopped I & Flavius brought home harrows & he harrowed after seeder. W. fine Cler
25 John finished wheat & began sowing Oats in north half of field north of Orchard I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W warm rain PM
26 Sowed knoll in sod NW Corner field with Oats, Planted Potatoes behind Cider house W. Cloudy warm fine growing weather
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Widemans (except Abram & little girls they staid at Br C's) appropriate sermons for Celebration of Lords supper went to F inlaws after service W. fine warm. Cloudy AM
28 Cleaned seed grain & some Timothy seed AM I & boys went to Markham got Nell & Farmer shod PM. W. fine rain last night things are growing splendid
29 John Finished sowing Oats & Spring Wheat in field north of Orchard Flavius harrowed W. fine Cler
30 I finished harrowing AM went to Markham PM. John plowed in sod W. Cold north wind
May 1 both plowed in sod W. Cold. a very little snow flying frose a little
2 Finished plowing sod & I sowed 6 bus Peas this evening. W. Milder a little frost last night. MN was here PM for Timothy seed
3 Sowed last of Peas John harrowed with 3 waggon tires Flavius with Iron harrows W. fine warm showers PM
May 1879
Sunday 4 at home all day W. shower's
5 I & Nancy & little boys went to Br inlaw Saul Hoover's W. a little showry this morning, Cler today, John drew wood
6 I & Benjamin went to Toronto sold Butter @ 18 cts Eggs @ 11 1/2 cts Dr says he will look at Benjamin's eye about October W. Cool, Cler
7 John finished harrowing Peas
7 I & John took Peas to get Chopped & drew 2 loads edgings got some Pickets sawed W. fine. Cool
8 drew in Our Basswood logs AM Piled lumber PM. W. fine
9 finished Piling lumber. W. warm
10 Weighed a ton of hay for T Coxworth @ $8.50 AM I & Nancy & Flavius went to Markham PM. W. fine Cler
Sundy 11 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 5 C by R'd S Hoover went to Br S's PM John & girls went to JD's W. warm
12 helped Br C move his old house a little back from the new one this morning then Carried Potatoes out of Cellar. I wen to see Joshua Tripp PM. W. very warm
13 I & John went fishing with Lotton & Diller's Benjamin Caught only 14. I went to Dr Robinson Susanna has Rheumatics W. very warm for the season
14 John & Adeline helped scrub meeting house I cut Potatoes AM fixed fences PM W. thunder shower last night warm today lightning struck a post in townline fence north of Meeting house fine growing weather bush out in leaf
15 boy's harrowed fallow I helped Br S's Tilman Clean 80 bus Oats @ 38 cts W. fine shower at noon
16 John plowed flats east of Creek PM. W. Cler Cool
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May 1879
17 Sowed 2 bush Oats on flats. John rolled he & the boys went fishing awhile PM I rolled while they were gone they Caught a fine lot with little net W. fine Cler
Sunday 18 I Nancy & boys went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 14 C by R'd S Hoover MN's & Joseph Grove's were here PM Br C's at supper. W. fine
19 I went to Cherrywood AM rolled last of our grain PM John dont feel well. W. very warm
20 I & John drew dung south of graveyard for Potatoes AM Planted some potatoes in old orchard PM. W. very cool warm
21 John Plowed & harrowed below graveyard AM, then we planted 3 bags Potatoes PM. W. very Cool
Ascension day 22 Went to Meeting at Hebron Susanna & some of the little ones kept house remarks by R'd E Snider from Waterloo Sermon on St Mark 14 by R'd G Smith from Wilmot F inlaws & Abraham Smiths from Vaugnhan were here PM W. fine cool
23 J drew dung on turnip ground with 2 Waggons J Maitland filled J C Made I made a new Mall AM I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona PM Sermon on {blank space} by the same 2 men went to MN's for supper. W. Cool
24 John & Flavius plowed turnip ground AM John drilled J Mainlands potatoes PM W. Cler
Sunday 25 at home John & Adeline went to Meeting at Widemans J Dykes here. W. Cler Cool
26 I helped Br C move his old house he is moving it to his NW Corner near sideroad W. Cool
27 John helped Br C move house I went to Dyke's with H Stover he split rails I drew 2 loads W Cool
28 I went to Toronto sold Butter 14 cts eggs 10 apples $1.20 per Bus W Cool white frost last night John drew 2 loads rails H Stover split rails
May June 1879
29 Washed sheep AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. warm
30 John began plowing in fallow I went to Cherrywood got shears fixed Both plowed PM. W. very warm
31 Both plowed AM Plowed in teams PM fine rain & thunder shower after supper & till Bedtime Gourly finished drains tonight very warm today fall wheat heads bursting out
Sunday June 1 at home all day. W. showry
Whit Monday 2 I & Nancy went to F inlaws Mother inlaw has Erysipales on face W. Cloudy. Cool
3 I went to Abraham Raymer's M John & Flavius plowed. Chored PM. W. Cloudy AM heavy rain PM
4 I & John went to Cedar Grove this morning Chored till noon Sheared sheep PM - plowed after supper W. Cloudy & Cler shower tonight
5 Both Plowed Mathina Burkholder was here last night & today Chris Stover's Came today, staid over dinner & took her away. W. fine Cler General Election for the Province of Ontario today Candidate G W Badgerow & J Robinson. Badgerwo elected Maj 244
6 I Took mare Jess to Br S AM & Plowed Cleaned Wheat PM I took load to Cedar Grove @ 75 W. heavy wind
7 Took 2 loads wheat spring @ 80 cts W. White frost last night done us no harm
Sundy 8 at home boys & Adeline went to Meeting at Ceder Grove John Boyen were here today Ann Shirk & Br S's youngsters PM W. Cler fine
9 John & Flavius Plowed I chored W. Cler
10 I & John Plowed W. warm Cler John went for Dr Robinson very early this morning Esther is sick again with Intermittent fever he was at the Plow at 8 Oclock I began near noon
11 I went to Carding Mill John Plowed AM we made a stone boat PM John finished Plowing & I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove after supper W. very very warm
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June 1879
12 I went to Markham got Cent & Jess shod went to Unionville on Cars got my road list Went to Jonathan Gates's after supper W. warm
13 I & John drew 2000 Bricks from Snowballs. W. fine Cler Cooler
14 I & N B went to Toronto sold Butter @ 11 1/2 & 11 cts Eggs @ 12 W. Cler AM light rain PM. Butter has not been so low in 15 year's
Sundy 15 went to Meeting at Hebron Susanna kept house she is better but hardly able to go today remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 8 C by R'd Jos Barkey JD's youngsters were here after service Br N's youngsters PM. W. rainy all day heavy this evening F inlaw Called PM
16 Asked hands to work on roads on Friday & brought Br S's Trucks AM drew stones PM. Went to see Amos Cole (about building a piece to Kitchen) this evening W. Cool
17 drew 4 loads sand. Joseph Weber & wife from Waterloo MC Frets's & Jacob Reesor's were here awhile PM & J H Ramer's at supper. W. very Cool
18 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw John Hoover's then I & he went to W Watson Tailor in Claremont went to Simon Hoover's PM 19 John & Flavius harrowed fallow W. Cler
19 John made Turnip drills & sowed them. Jacob Grove's were here W. warm
20 Worked on roads drew gravel John drew dung on fallow with 2 waggons J Mainland filled W. warm Cler
21 worked on roads Turnpiked John & Mainland drew dung Jesse Reesor's were here at supper W. very warm
Sunday 22 at home AB's were here PM & Moses Moyer W. very Close fine rain last night, growing weather
23 I was on road with Craigre's man till after 10 Oclock I & Flavius brought 14 bushels Lime from Markham PM W. very very warm
June July 1879
24 I & Flavius took some Flooring to Wit Milnes to get Matched W. very very warm
25 was on road with Colin Reesor & Shank W. warm as usual John & Mainland Finished Manuring fallow
26 Took pump out of well at front door this Morning then John & Flavius drew stones to fill it up Mainland hoed Potatoes in old Orchard I was on road with Shank AM Thunder & rain PM very warm I & J Milroy fixed road at end of 11th Con this evening
27 I & boys finished filling old well & drew some posts from Gourlays Belonging to J D Reesor to make fence in front of Meeting house W. not quite so warm
28 Chored AM I & all the boys went Fishing awhile to dead water of Rouges PM. Caught a fine Mess W. Cloudy
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on Hebrews 4 C by R'd S Hoover went to M N's John & girls went to J.B's W. fine
30 I finished road work with Shank I & John & Flavius went to F mans bay with F inlaw for Whitefish this evening got 30 whitefish & Lot of Catfish W. warm Cler
July 1 Topped Thistles W. fine warm I went to A Hoover's & AB's this evening
2 had a Bee to Make fence in front of Meeting house AM I went to Markham PM. W. warm, Showers PM
3 Small Bee to Finish fence AM I & John Made Boat to draw wood PM. W very warm, showery
4 I & Nancy went to Claremont for my new Clothes then went to R'd S Hoover's John & Mainland drew out wood at Dyke's W. fine
5 I & Herman went to Toronto Butter 13 eggs 13 W. pretty warm
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Cecer Grove remarks & sermon on St Mat 20 C by R'd S Hoover
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July 1879
Br C is not well went to B N's, John & girls went to Br N. Peter W. fine
7 I took lumber to WA Milners AM. Took some Fencing to Markham to fence Our Lot PM W. Pretty warm Cloudy PM a little drissle John & Mainland finished Mowing Old Orchard & raked & Cocked new Orchard they mowed on Saturday
8 John mowed Meadow behind Cider house Mainland Mowed fence Corners & Cocked Old Orchard & a little in Meadow this evening W. Windy I shovel plowed Potatoes & scuffled some turnips
9 drew in little Orchard 3 loads AM raked & Cocked in Meadow over half till 1/2 past 3 PM shower stopped us. W. warm went to Ceder Grove after supper
10 Mainland Mowed in swale back of garden we scuffled turnips & fixed fork & Pulley AM. Cleaned grist PM. I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove this evening W. Cloudy & Clear AM rain & thunder PM
11 Plowed in fallow AM Chored PM W. foggy AM rain PM, very wet
12 I went to Cherrywood then we turned hay till noon drew in 5 loads PM. W warm Cler
Sundy 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 24 C by R'd S Hoover Br C was not able to go Michael Frets John L Reesor & D Nighswander were here W. warm heavy rain & wind PM
14 Turned some hay Cocks AM drew 5 loads PM W. very very warm I went to Cherrywood this evening
15 Turned hay Cocks AM & drew 1 load drew 5 loads PM. W. very very warm heavy squaul of wind PM
July 1879
16 J Plowed in fallow I brought lumber from Milner AM spread dung and finished scuffling turnip & went to Cherry wood after supper Mainland & little boys hoed turnip W cooler
17 I & J Plowed W. quite cool
18 John & Flavius Plowed I got a horse from Br C & went to Markham AM W. fine Cler
19 I & J Plowed AM Cut roads round Wheat PM. W. fine
Sunday 20 All went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd Joe Wideman Sermon on St Luke 19 C by R'd Jos Basky went to D Lehmans & JB's John & girls went to Daniel Ramers & Michael Frets W. fine prety warm
21 Cut Wheat opposite Br C's & 4 rounds behind barn till supper heavy showers stopped us. prety warm H Stover helped us bind
22 J Mainland dug foundation for addition to Kitchen AM boys Plowed a little PM. W. wet rainy PM boys brought home grist this evening
23 I went to Markham AM Cut Wheat PM. W prety warm
24 Finished Cutting fall wheat Br N's Peter helped I went to see J Tripp after supper W. Cler
25 John Cut Wheat & barley for Peter I & Mainland & Flavius shocked Wheat then Mainland spread dung & Flavius plowed. I brought home lumber & brought home Scuffler from Cherrywood W. fine
26 John finished Cutting for Peter AM then Mainland & boys worked at Turnips PM I went to see a Dr Adair at Dunbarton & went to Stouffville to Dr Freel PM 2 they are to Meet to see my Brother Christian he is worse, W. warm
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July Aug 1879
Boys & Mainland took in one load wheat
Sunday 27 Went to NB's W. warm
28 drew in 11 loads Wheat. Cole the Mason & Trip the Carpenter began tearing out end of Kitchen Cole began foundation on Saturday W. fine squaul of rain this evening Drs 29 both met at Br C's today they gave him good encouragement
29 helped pull down Kitchen & I & John brought some lumber AM drew in 6 loads Wheat PM. W. Cler
30 J Mainland helped Br C's draw in wheat I & boys drew in 7 loads W. warm
31 I drew in 1 load & rakings 2 loads
Aug 1 I went to Toronto Butter 15 cts eggs 12 1/2 ct W. very very warm J Mainland Mowed swails
2 I helped M Dykes thresh with team J Mainland & boys Cocked swail hay I went to see Tripp this evening W. very very warm, slight shower at noon another tonight
Sundy 3 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks & sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover John & girls went to JD's after dinner & we went to AB. W. very warm
4 J Mainland wen to Hoover's thresh I & boys drew in 4 loads hay I went to Whitevale this evening boys brough load edgings W. pretty warm
5 Cut Oats below garden. W. heavy showers at 2 PM. Pulled weeds out of Potatoes Cut again after supper
6 J M helped NB thresh I brought 19 Bunches shingles from Whitevale & 8 Bunches after supper & finished Cutting & shocking Oats except a little piece that was down W. warm
7 Cut Oats in north half of field north of Orchard W. fine cool fine shower after dark
Aug 1879
8 Finished binding Oats & Cut some of Spring Wheat in field east of dam W. fine
9 J M helped Pilkey thresh with team S Spence the boys & Myself finished Cutting binding & shocked the most of the field east of dam I & John & Spence Kept up with Flavius as he cut it W. fine very Cool, north wind
Sundy 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C. he is pretty smart he has been bad with Neuralgia or Catarrh in the head sermon on {Blank space} by R J Wideman 28 People and 8 horses here at dinner Deacon David Lehman & his sister from Ohio, Br S's David & Christian Burkholder, Peter & Lizzy & Old Aunty, Will Reesor F inlaws boy & &c W. fine Cloudy, rain this evening
11 Shocked spring wheat & Oats AM. Cut spring Wheat in south half of field north of Orchard didnt quite finish binding
12 finished binding & shocking spring wheat & cut road round Oats on Knoll in NW Corner field AM Cut bound & shocked the Oats PM I went to Ceder Grove this evening W. fine
13 JM helped Br N's thresh I & boys tried to Pull peas with horse rake didnt go well so I spread dung & boys Plowed in fallow W. fine. squaul of wind & rain PM
14 JM finished mowing swail this morning then pulled Peas boys finished plowing fallow AM then we set Machine & I went to Ceder Grove W. fine
15 threshed 255 Boxes fall wheat till 4 PM then I & boys brought some flooring after supper W. fine
16 didnt do much W. rain from east nearly all day. Cool like September
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C sermon on Hebrews 11 C by R'd S Hoover went to F inlaws John & girls went to S Lehmans W. cloudy Cool
18 I helped Tripp build stone Butments for stoop AM I & boys drew 5 loads spring wheat PM W. fine JM Pulled Peas
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Aug 1879
19 I & boys drew 8 loads spring wheat J M Pulled Peas W. very fine
20 drew 6 loads spring wheat AM & 3 loads Oats J M helped till supper then Pulled Peas W. warm
21 I & boys drew in 9 loads Oats J M & Spence's Man Pulled Peas Shower after dark W. warm
22 I & John helped Br S's thresh with team J M & Spences Man Pulled Peas W. very warm 82 deg in shade, high & hot wind PM heavy showere about dark I & boys drew in 2 loads Oats PM
23 J M finished Pulling Peas Br N's Peter & our John helped AM I & John cut some Oats in flats PM. W. fine Cler
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by R'd Jos Barkey sermon on St Luke part of 4th C by Br C went to George Lehman's at dinner & to Widow Henry Barkeys at supper W. Cool
25 drew in 18 loads Peas Br C's Man & W Morrison J{illegible} helped W. fine
26 we finished Peas 8 loads & drew 2 loads Oats W. fine Cler
27 John began ganging Pea ground I JM & Flavius drew in 3 loads Oats & 1 load hay then I & J M Cut last of Oats in flats till supper & I & Nancy went to Whitevale after supper. W. warm Herman raked stubble
28 John ganged JM bound oats & hoed turnip I went to Cherry wood with plows AM & to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm. wind hail & rain after supper hail like Cherries no damage done wind not strong
29 I finished ganging Pea ground & {illegible} round till night John Plowed in east end of fallow where it is thistley W. fine
30 John Plowed I finished harrowing Pea ground & brought home plows AM I & little boys drew in rakings PM JM hoed turnips I & Nancy went to Whitevale after supper. W. warm
Sundy 31 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C. sermon on St John 1. C by R'd S Hoover went to D Hanes John & girls went to Br S's . W. very very warm
Sept 1879
Sept 1 John & Flavius finished plowing east end of fallow then Flavius began ganging the rest of it & John began plowing Pea ground I went to Markham AM Chored PM. W. very warm
2 John Plowed Flavius ganged I hoed weeds out of turnips W. warm
3 John Plowed & I ganged till about 11 Oc when it rained prety heavy, at 3 the boys went out again. after dark rained heavy
4 I & John Plowed in Peaground I went to Ceder Grove to get Beef off J Hoover he comes every Thursday W. very strong west wind
5 John plowed Flavius finished ganging fallow till 4 PM then I sowed 4 bus with seeder W. fine
6 John finished sowing fallow I & Flavius & Herman drew in 2 loads Oats out of Creek flats AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM I got Jess shod Nancy went to JH Ramers W. fine AM heavy rain PM
Sundy 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C Abram Hoover's 8th Con Pickering & J H Ramer's youngsters were here W. fine AM drissly rain PM
8 I & John Plowed in Peaground I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening W. Cool
9 I & John finished Plowing AM drew dung on Peaground PM. W. pretty Cool
10 John drew dung with 2 waggons J M filled I went to Markham AM spread dung PM. W. Cool Cler heavy white frost last night
11 Thanksgiving day, all went to meeting at Hebron, a man by the name of William Thoman was buried today at the meeting hour
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Sept 1879
Remarks by Br C sermon on Hebrews 9th C 27 V by R'd S Hoover J B's were here PM. W. fine Cler
12 Sowed Part of Pea ground I plowed little on Knoll in same field W. Cler
13 finished sowing wheat I plowed awhile AM dug 6 rows Potatoes PM W. fine warm. fine shower after dark
Sunday 14 at home all day Br N's were here at supper W. steady & heavy rains nearly all AM light drissle nearly all PM
15 I helped D Hoover's thresh John & Flavius Plowed wheat stubble behind barn W. fine
16 boys Plowed I brought few tiles with Cent & spring waggon We bought Br C, old Nell for $10.00 sh so we have 5 horses) R Gourley is putting a few into Pea ground when I & Nancy went to Sparta with wool PM W. fine warm a little Cloudy AM
17 I & Nancy went to Markham to John Stover's they are living near Widemans Meeting house W. Cool, squauls of wind & rain
18 dug Potatoes W. drissly AM Clear towards night
19 boys Plowed , I & little boys finished Potatoes & I went to Mill AM. W. fine, we have fine times shooting Pidgeons
20 boys finished Plowing field behind barn I helped A Burkholder thresh PM. W. frost last night went to D Burkholders this morning
Sunday 21 We went to DJ's John & girls went to Br N's W. fine Cler
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Tuesday 23 John helped Br C thresh with team I Plowed below garden AM helped thresh PM Br S's were here at noon with Peter Lehman & wife from Clarence New York. W fine Cool, Cler
Monday 22 boys finished plowing Knoll in NW field I killed a sheep AM went to Ceder Grove PM. W fine warm
Sept Oct 1879
24 I helped thresh awhile this morning John helped all day Flavius plowed a while then I & he brought 300 3 in tiles AM he brought 160 Pm R Gourly is putting some in spring wheat stubble field where 2 in were stopped W. Cool Cler
25 I & Nancy went to Saml Burkholders then I went to see the old Uncle John Burkholder farm sold it belongs to James McGackin it was offered by Auction but it was not sold we sowed knoll in N West field with Rye this Morning. W. fine John went to School house AM boys thought they saw a Bear on Tuesday he saw nothing
26 I went with Simon Hoover & P Davis & 4 hounds to look for Bear, saw none I shot a Rabbit W. fine boys Plowed
27 John & Flavius went to get Boots Measured I plowed AM got up wood & helped Cold fix Turnip Cellar Wal Pm W. fine
Sunday 28 I Nancy John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans (little ones staid at Br S's) appropriate sermon for the Celebration of Lords Supper by R'd Joe Wideman & Br C wen to JH Ramer's PM W cloudy, a little rain last night
29 I & John finished Plowing below house W. fine warm F inlaws here today
30 I & John plowed opposite Br C's W. fine warm Cler
Oct 1 Threshed Oats near 1900 bus Br C & his Man & JM helped I & John Piled some lumber PM & JM levelled around new end of kitchen W. very warm
2 I John Flavius & Benjamin Diller went Trolling on Bay Caught 14 Pike W foggy AM rather Cloudy PM
3 I & John finished plowing opposite Br C about 3 PM then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine pretty warm.
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Oct 1879
4 I took Benjamin & Abram to Markham to get Boots John & Herman harrowed field behind barn AM Cleaned up rubbish in lane & fixed fence at end of Kitchen PM - John Stover's Came to stay all night W. fine warm
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Flavius & Benjamin, Flavius is not well, remarks by R'd Joe Wideman sermon suitable for the Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C MN's were here PM Abraham Widemans wife from Notawasaga came here PM I & Nancy took her to Br N's this evening W. Thunder shower this morning, fine today
6 I & Nancy went to Danl Ramer's & I went to Michael Fret's for some Peaches, Boys Picked winter apples Called at JH Ramer's I got Nell shod W. very very warm, sultry
7 John began to plow in spring wheat stubble east of dam I went to Cherrywood AM I & Flavius Made Cider PM. W very warm
8 Boiled Sauce I brought new waggon home from Cherrywood PM got spring seat & shelving made for it John plowed then we began to Clean some wheat F inlaw was here at noon W. warm
9 Cleaned & drew 2 loads wehat (Clawson) took it to Ceder Grove @ $1.15 per bus heavy rain last night Close & foggy today Cloudy
10 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St Luke 15th C by R'd C Snider from Waterloo & Gotshall from Pennsylvania Jos Grover's & Jacob Widemans were here After service W. very warm
11 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Lent $400.00 to F inlaw today he is buying 50 acres land off Betis at Mongolia boys took load wheat to Mill. Cleaned another & I took it PM @ $1.16. W. very Close foggy
Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Widemans sermon on St John 10th C by R'd E Snider & Gotschell John & Girls went to F inlaws we went to Saml Hoover's W.very very warm & sultry
Oct 1879
13 Picked apples & Cleaned a grist boys took it to Mill W fine not quite so warm
14 dug Potatoes in Orchard & Picked some apples & killed a Pig boys brought home grist W very fine not quite so warm
15 I & Nancy went to MN's for 2 pigs John helped D Hoover's thresh Flavius Plowed in Spring Wheat stubble W. very warm
16 I & Herman Made Cider AM John Plowed I & John went to Markham got old Nell shod W. very very warm
17 I boiled sauce John & Flavius began plowing second time behind barn Br S's brought John Blosser & wife from Indiana to stay all night
18 I & Nancy took Blosser's to Br C's to AB's for dinner to Moyers awhile then to A Hoover's were not at home then to Menno Burkholder's W. Cooler Flavius plowed AM John PM
Sunday 19 at home all day Br C's & old Danl Hoover were here W. quite Cool rough wind from North AM fine & Cler PM
20 I & John Plowed W. warm
21 Both Plowed W. warm
22 I & Nancy took Wm Eby & wife to JD's AM Nancy Br John & wife were here when we came home boys Plowed finished field except headlands W. fair
23 I & John took in Potatoes AM Chored PM W. fine AM Cool PM
24 I & John made Cider AM drew drew home wood PM. W quite Cold snow flying PM
25 I & Nancy drove to Markham this morning Took the Cars for Goodwood Met J Burkholder & wife at Stouffville. Spent an agreeable day with J McGuckie & family Came home in good time W. hard frost last night fine today boys plowed after 10 AM too hard this morning
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Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Luke 20 C by Br C AB's were here PM. W. fine Cler
27 I went to Cherrywood AM & to Markham got Cent shod then went to Sale of farm & effects of lat H Wismer PM farm sold about $80 per Acre W. fine Cler boys pulled turnips PM
28 Chored & Killed a pig AM John drew wood for J Mainland & I went to Br S's & Ceder Grove PM W. heavy thunder & rain early this morning a little rain PM
29 Boys plowed & I filled drain AM all pulled turnips PM. W. mild
30 drew in {blank space} loads turnips W. cool
31 I drew in {blank space} loads turnips & finished pulling W. Cold, Squals of snow
Nov 1 John drew turnips from Br C's for J Mainland I & boys drew 6 loads AM I went to Markham PM John plowed. little boys drew 2 last loads turnips PM. W. Cold. Cler
Sunday 2 Flavius & little ones kept house the rest of us went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 3 C by R'd S Hoover Henry Boyes & R'd S Hoover were here PM Enos Nighswander & Noah Burkholder at supper W. snowed nearly all AM didn't thaw much PM
3 I & John tied up Cattle & threshed Peas W. pretty Cold. snow drifting looks like winter about 4 in snow
4 I John & JM drew out wood at Dyke's Hemlock & hardwood that Dyke Cut W. fine
5 Put apples down Cellar drew home wood into shed & Chored W. fine pretty good sleighing
6 I & John cut some Hemlock sawlogs Flavius & little boys drew home some rails AM put last of apples in Cellar & I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. thawing snow going. Mild few inches snow last night
7 Chored AM John & J Mainland Cleaned Peas PM I went to T McMackon's sale W. mild thawing Boys plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM to Cherrywood PM. W. fine Mild snow some
Nov 1879
Sunday 9 John & girls went to AB's the rest of us went to Br S's his wife has to sit in her Chair she sprained her ancle about a month ago. W. fine a little showery this morning
10 I & John Plowed finished field east of dam & began north of Orchard AM I & John & Flavius went to Bradshaws sale PM. W. fine
11 I helped Br S's Kill hogs boys Plowed a little. W. rainy nearly all day
12 Plowed a little AM Nancy & Susanna went to Markham AM W. some showers AM rain all PM & raining yet. Jacob Krats from Jordan is here all night
13 Chored AM I & John began plowing sod east half of field behind Cider house W. Cloudy, showery AM
14 I & John plowed a little, then we all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd M Shank sermon on 13 C 1st Cor 13 V by R'd Buzzard both from Elkhardt J H Ramer's were here PM W. Cloudy AM very heavy rain PM
15 I & John both Plowed drissly AM fine & Clear PM. looks like Clearing up
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little girls went to M Barkey's were not at home then went to AB's W. fine, a little showry at noon
17 I & John finished sod, east half of field behind Cider house. W. white frost last night Clear, AM. Cloudy PM
18 I & John Plowed for Br N's Peter AM (he lives where Br N formerly lived on 5th Con Scarboro) Plowed in our root ground PM W. frost last night freezing today
19 I Nancy John & Flavius went to F inlaws then went to David Ramer's I bought 3 pronged fork @ 30 cts farm sold @ $80 per acre to Peter Burkholder W. frost last night north wind AM some soft snow Coming home from south west
20 I helped Br C Kill hogs W. very very Cold. N West wind
21 Threshed Peas with horses I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. W. very Cold
22 Threshed few Oats with horses W. pretty Cold
23 Sunday 23 John & girls started to go to meeting at Widemans squaul of snow
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turned them back, then Br S's Came W. fine a little snowy John & girls went to Br C's this evening
24 Chored John went to Cedar Grove Mills with Chop AM drew dung into garden PM. W. milder.
25 I John & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs. W. fine mild roads geting good
26 John brought home Chope I went to R Gourley AM Chored PM. W. very fine
27. Killed 5 hogs. W. few inches snow last night a little rain. AM thawing snow nearly all gone. F inlaws were here
28 Salted meat & Chored AM Br C & his son Thomas helped us about one hour thresh Oats PM. W. rainy nearly all day frost all out foggy & mild
29 I & John Plowed a little AM did not go well. too frosty then we dug the garden W. very Cold, north wind a little snow
Sundy 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron except few little boys remarks & sermon on St Luke 18 C by Br C's this evening W. very fine. Cler, Cold
Dec 1 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Set up wood on end in old bush W. fine
2 Bagged some Peas that J Mainland threshed & set up wood AM drew 2 loads edgings PM. W. thawing
3 Chored AM drew home 1 load of wood & Cleaned a grist of Wheat PM W. soft snow last night & AM rain & sleet PM, sleet this evening
4 I & John went to Markham with sleigh, slipped pretty fair got Farmer & Nell shod Chored. PM W. mild
5 Piled some wood in bush at Dykes AM. Cut wood in shed PM W. thawing
6 I & John went to Toronto in Cars W. rainy nearly all day. mild saw men plowing this morning
Sunday 7 I & Nancy John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's in double buggy Flavius went with Br C's Children, remarks by R'd J Wideman Sermon on St John 1st C by Br C Children staid at Br S's 9 Converts were baptised Br N's Peter & wife, Daniel Ramer & wife, Jacob Hoover & wife, Besger & wife from Vaughan Daniel Hoover's wife Went to Jos Barkey PM. W Cloudy AM fine cler PM, roads sloppy
Dec 1879
8 John Commenced going to school today Flavius Herman & Benjamin are going too. I Chored went to see old Daniel Hoover Pm he Can't go out much W. Cler pretty Cold
9 opened Mouth of drains AM S Lehman's were here today. W. east wind a little snow this evening
10 Chored W. rain from east nearly all day
11 I & John Killed 2 pigs AM John & Nancy went to Whitevale PM. W. Colder freesing
12 I took 2 pigs & 4 Turkey to Markham pigs @ 5 1/2 Ct pr Turkey 75 ct each W. Cold roads very rough
13 Cut wood in shed & I filed Bucksaw AM fixed a few panels board fence on Pickering townline that had falled down PM W. cold fine & Cler
Sunday 14 I Nancy & little children & Old Ann Shirk went to B N's Peters W. Milder, snow PM
15 Chored. W. about 4 in snow some more more AM. Cler PM thawing a little. sleigh slipping
16 I helped NB Kill hogs. W. very Cold heavy snow PM
17 Chored AM drew load of straw from Br C's for JM Pm W. pretty Cold. fine & Cler
18 done nothing have sore throat these few days W. fine, pretty Cold
19 sifted Timothy seed & Chored. W. fine
20 I & John drew load of Pine & Hemlock wood to Cherrywood AM @ $1.75 per Cord John & Flavius drew another PM. I & Nancy went to Markham W. fine, a little windy
Sunday 21 at home all day Br S's youngsters were here this evening W. very very Cold 12 deg below Zero this morning Clear today snow from east tonight
22 fixed rack on long sleigh AM drew wood with 2 teams PM John went twice. W. rain AM Cler PM sleighing pretty good
23 drew 5 loads wood. I & Nancy went to Martin Barkeys this evening W .fine
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24 Chored AM drew 2 loads wood PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening W. rainy & foggy AM Cleared up PM. sleighing pretty good
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Br C AB's & Christian Widemans were here at dinner & G Thoman's Manasee Frets & Br C's at Supper. W. fine rather Cloudy
26 Killed our Beef Br S's Tilman & Br C's man George Gourly helped W. very Cold
27 John & Herman took Jess & Farmer to Markham to be shod AM drew one load wood PM W. rather stormy AM fine PM
28 Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on {blank space} by Br C Daniel Ramer's were here at noon Nancy's Brother Peter & Jesse at supper W. fine
29 Drew 4 loads wood W. mild soft
30 drew 2 loads wood AM then I & the boys went to Shanks sale PM. W. very Cold a little snow last night Simon Hoover's were here tonight
31 Chored. John went to Whitevale PM W. snowed nearly all day
Jan 1 1880 J D's were here I & Nancy & little boys went to Br N's this evening. W. fine mild
2 Drew 6 loads wood Br inlaws Saml Hoover's were here W. very fine I & Nancy went to old D Hoover's this evening thawing sleighing getting thin
3 I & John drew 1 load wood AM which finished it, making 29 cords W. Cold AM east wind sleet PM rainy this evening I went to Ceder Grove this evening
Sunday 4 I & Nancy & little ones went to John Cober's John & girls went to Br S's this evening W. Mild, rain this morning
5 boys all went to School I Chored W mild I & Nancy went to I Moyer this evening
6 I & John helped Br S's thresh with team. W. drissling nearly all day I & John helped Br S's thresh AM drew wood into shed PM W. pretty Cler
Chored A M went to MarKham Pm. W drissly..Cloudy AM
I went to Toronto took Some Butter for Br C. sold @ 22st 8 brought home my rifle got patent Breech into it W. Mild. Cloudy
I took B.C to Miliken Station he is going to Vaughan then I went to MarKham W.Clr. Colder sleighing all gone
John & girls went to Meeting at Altona, we went to B & S; W.Cloudy heavy rain after dark
Chored. W. Colder Clr.
Chored, W. pretty Cold Clr
I & Nancy went to JB's W. Cler
Killed 2 Pigs for our own use W. fine mild
I & Nancy went to F inlan's & to Jacob Grove's Pm his wife is vey Poorly W. mild rather Cloudy very good roads for Wheeling
Br C & Thomas helped us about an hour A M to thresh few oats Chored Pm. W. little rain. AM April weather very mild
all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarKs by R'd S Hoover on st John 2nd C by Br C went to P D o after service John & girls Came home W. mild
Chored & went to Ceder Grove Pm asked Some hands to thresh on Wednesday M like april. cler Some cloudy
got Old Nell shod on front feet at A Thomas. at Belford & asKed some hands to thresh AM Fixed things in barn Pm W. snow last night & all day not very fast
threshed Spring wheat 13 acres 160 bus. fin wheat, Poor Land Midge consumed a good many grains. W. fine cler, mild
Chored intended to thresh but it snowed all am. rain at noon.Pm,soft.foggy
threshed 110 bus Clawson wheat & 350 bus Oats when we had clean up floor a piece of Iron went into machine & bussted Cylinder band & made fearful racket. didnt do much harm W. Snow AM cler Pm
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24 fixed up barn. Cleaned grist John took it to Cedar grove Pm W fine mild sleighing thin
Sundy 25 I & Children went to Meeting at Hebron. Nancy kept house baby is not well remarKs by Br C Sermon on st John prt of 5th C by R'd S Hoover Jos Barkeys youngsters were here Pm J H Ramer's this evening John & girls went to J D this evening W. Very fine mild Some buggies & Some sleighs running today. {line}
I chored & Flavius went to MarKham A M then we took our Clover seed a (small load) to Br S's the rest of the boys went to School. W. fine
I & Nancy. & little ones went to J A Ramer's John went to School W. vey fine. roads sloppy
Chored & brought home grist & chop PM. W. getting Colder
Chored & got Nell shod on front feet PM. W. Cold freesing hard
I went to MarKham A M. Chored Pm. W. pretty Cold AM raining Pm. windy this evening
I & little boys took grist Chop to Mill. & brought home our Clover seed from Br S's (3 peck John got farmer shod A M. Sawed Some wood in old bush with new Lance Tooth Saw PM. W. Cold, froze hard. Manasse Frets was here at noon with Andren Krats from Clinton
at home I & Nancy went to NB, this evening W. Cloudy.Cold.N wind
Chored. went to AB,Pm,W. Cloudy all day, pretty Cold
3 Chored. W. Snow last nght & all day. very dry & loose.
John brought home Chop am & helped Br N's thresh Pm I went to Demberton got axes fixed & got Barrel of salt.vey fair cler sleighing rather tough
Feb 1880
5 Made Brine on Pork AM went to John Reesor's sale PM W. fine rather squaaly PM
6 I & Nancy went to D Nighswander W. pretty Cold, Sleighing Middling
7 helped J M Clean 47 1/2 Peas AM John went to Ceder Grove & I & little boys ground axe at Br C's Pm W. showry & high wind nearly all day
Sunday 8 John Flavius & girls went to Meeting at Altona Br N's were here. W. pretty Cold, windy AM
9 I drew wood for J M & John went to Markham AM I & John cut down 2 pine trees PM W very Cold AM Cold wind PM Jacob Grove's wife died this morning
10 I & John sawed logs & Flavius went to Markham AM I & John Cut a stub and sawed some logs & Flavius drew home 4 logs PM W. Milder some snow AM roads Middling the snow that falls is very dry & light
11I & Nancy went to Funeral of Jacob Grove's wife Sam Hoover spoke went to Simon Ramer's after funeral W. frosty & foggy AM. Cler & thawing PM
12 Chored. W. strong wind last night & today, thawing very fast snow all gone, roads muddy
13 went to see old Daniel Hoover this morning then I & John dragged home a log of smoke wood I went to Ceder Grove PM. W thawing, roads muddy
14 Chored, John went to J Dicks sale PM. W. fine, freesing. Cler
Sunday 15 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove John & girls went to Br N's we went to AB's awhile PM W. fine thawing a little roads pretty good
16 Chored AM I & Nancy went to see Uncle Joseph's widow, Aunt Elizabeth She seems to have a stroke of Palsy Pm. W. very fine warm Cler
17 I didn't do much John took 20 bus Oats to Ceder Grove AM John Stover's were here today. W. very fine warm cler
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18 Chored AM John took load of straw to J Mainland & brought home Chop PM W. heavy shower AM, blowed up PM
19 I helped Br C kill 5 pigs AM I & John Cleaned 24.40 lbs Poorland wheat PM. W. very very Cold
20 I & John took wheat to Whitevale AM @ $1.20 per bus. I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. Cold
21 hung up Pork AM. boys drew home wood out of old bush PM W. some snow last night & AM thawing some. PM. no sleighing.
Sunday 22 John wasn't well, he kept house the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron. remarks by Br. C. sermon on Galations 4 C by R'd Jos Barkey Saml Reesor's & N B's this PM W. Mild
23 I & John Cut wood in shed W. somw squaals of snow
24 I & Flavius went to Chris Burkholder's for wild goose seed wheat 16 bus @ $1.20 per bus then went to Saml Lehmans & got 5 bus to exchange. W. Cold roads pretty good east wind 25 Chore John drew dung on heap south of bush. JM loaded
25 Chored. W. rainy all day
26 Tapped about 50 treees AM sap runs well I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. roads very bad. W Cler
27 Drew 2 loads 59 bus 40 lbs Clawson wheat to Ceder Grove Mills @1.27 per bus. W. Cler. warm, roads awful
28 Cleaned & drew 30 bus 20lbs Poor Land spring wheat @ 1.25 per bush boys boiled about 1 gal Molasses. W. W. Cler fine
Sundy 29 at home all day Br C's children & Br N's Peter & wife were here W. Cler. windy, freesing some
March 1 I & John Sawed 2 foot wood in old bush with new Lance saw. W. pretty cold some squaals of snow AM
2 Chored AM, drew dung on heap PM JM filled. W. snow AM Cler PM
3 I went to Ceder Grove Mills AM I & John brought 13 bus Potatoes
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from AB's PM. W. Mild Thawing AM. rain PM, roads very Muddy
4 Gathered sap & Boiled. I went to Leathen Sale PM. John brought home Chop. I brought Iron harrows @ $9.50 Double Land Roller @ $5.75 W. Cler Splendid run of sap I tapped 8 trees AM
5 Boiled all day finished off about 3 quarts in the house. W. heavy showere last night, windy today Cloudy tapped 4 threes trees today, runs some
6 Boiled sap all day, finished a lot of Molasses in the house. W. frost last night thawed today sap runs some
Sundy 7 AB's were here today, they told us that Father inlaw is sick then about 4 .Oclock PM Tilman Ramer Came to tell us that he is very bad. Then I & Nancy went to see him. We got there about 9 PM and found that he Died at 6 Oclock we staid all night W. Mild, very soft roads began to blow up very Cold from north about 8 this evening, very Cold Sap run well today
8 Nancy staid, I Came home roads very rough. Cold weather
9 I & girls went to Funeral Sermon on Rev 14C 13 verse by R'd Joseph Barkey & Saul Hoover spoke, a great many people for such bad roads Cold east wind milder this evening
10 Boiled Sugar, Made 12 lbs W Cler Cold
11 Finished 12 lbs sugar (had the syrup on hand) AM I & John threshed Oats with flail PM- W. Cold, Cler
12 flailed Oats AM I & JOhn took 20 bus to Mill I staid at Br S's till he came back W. very Cold
13 Chored John got Farmer shod AM. he & Flavius brought home Chop PM. W. very Cold roads getting better
14 Sunday at home John & girls went to meeting at Ceder Grove
15 I & John helped Br S's thresh W. fine
16 I & John flailed some Oats W. snow from east nearly all day Br S's were here with sleigh this evening
17 I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws to Family gathering to see about
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settling the Estate Fatherinlaw died without a will. W. Cler. we went with Cutter, very tough going
18 drew dung on field below garden with 2 Waggons J Mainland filled I spread it & John drew it W. fine thawing
19 I & John brought home roller & Iron harrows from Leathen's AM took our Wild Goose seed wheat to Br S's PM & Cleaned it with their Honey Mill W. fine, roads getting muddy
20 I & Nancy went to Markham to get in her new Teeth got dinner at J H Ramer's W. Mild AM some soft snow. all thawed blowed up very Cold wind from north PM. freesing hard tonight
Sunday 21 All went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks & Sermon on {blank space} by Br C JD's & Br. S's Menno & Lydia were here after service Br S's Tilman was married a few weeks ago to R'd Jos Barkeys daughter Mary) W. fine Cler. thawing
22 drew home few loads wood from old bush AM I helped NB Kill 3 Pigs PM John drew home near 2 tubs sap W. ground white with snow this morning, all thawed today
23 I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws today to sign agreements Lawyer G W Badgeron was there. W. Clear & windy blowed very Cold this evening, blowing yet. bedtime
24 Sugared off 11 lbs sugar Taffy it did not harden well. AM I & John flailed Oats PM. W. very Cold North wind
25 I & Nancy went to S Lehman's sale sale he had tradied his farm for the Almira grist & woolen Mills W. Clear & sharp
Good Friday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on {blank space} by Br C. D Hane's & Martha Cook were here PM east wind W. fine cler
27 Sawed wood in bush & Cleaned grist to Mill PM W. strong east wind snow from east towards evening
Mar April 1880
Easter Sunday 28 at home John & Flavius & girls went to S Lehman's with sleigh PM. W. about 6 in snow last night bright Clear day Thawing a little in the sun
Easter Monday 29 I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's W. fine Cler. sharp air
30 I & John threshed some Oats & then Cleaned up 25 bus. Gathered sap then I boiled & John took Oats to Mill PM. W. Cler snow thawing, roads muddy
31 I boiled & finished nearly nine quarts Molasses John & Herman sawed some wood in bush & brought home grist & Chop PM W. fine very warm. thawing
April 1 I went to chat with Old Daniel Hoover awhile AM John took Nancy to young Wm Morrison's Then I & John went to Br S's PM got 9 bags Potatoes @ about 50 ct per bag Nancy rode home with us W Morrison lives in one of Br S's houses
2 I & John sawed wood in bush AM Gathered & boiled sap PM. W. east wind AM rain PM
3 I boiled & finished about 11 lbs Taffy AM (It would not harden) Sawed wood in bush awhile PM. W. some rain AM. heavy towards evening. & tonight
Sunday 4 at home I & Nancy & children went to Br C's PM John & girls kept house. W. raining this morning Clear at noon heavy rain PM. high watter
5 I & John brought home Chop AM Chored & sawed some went wood PM. W. a little rain this morning Cleared up today Cool tonight
6 I & John flailed Oats all day W. Cold N. wind
7 I & John flailed 2 floors Oats then I & Nancy went to AB's John flailed a few shakings which finished the Oats W. Clear, but Cold, frose hard last night
8 Cleaned Oats 23 bush & 19 bus Clawson wheat AM, sawed wood PM. W. Cold Cler
9 I boiled Sap John cut wood in shed W. rather milder, strong west wind sap runs well
10 Boiled sap all day. Splendid run W. high gusts of wind. heavy squaals of snow after dark. strong wind
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Sundy 11 Flavius & girls went to meeting at Ceder Grove. I & Nancy went to G Thoman's PM. W. strong North wind. Cler. drifts of snow along fences, looks like winter cold
12 I Boiled sap all day finished 20 lbs sugar tonight W. fine thawed John trimmed some of the Old apple trees Motherinlaw & Peter were here today, thawing
13 I got Lower tooth saw filed at Br N's AM I & John sawed in old bush Pm. W. mild Cler
14 I boiled 9 lbs sugar John trimmed some trees. W. east wind
15 I & Nancy went to Br inlaws John Hoover's John finished trimming trees W. fine. warm saw some teams Plowing
16 I boiled, didn't harden. Made it into Molasses John took Oats to Mill & brought home some Pickets W. Cler AM rain from east PM
17 John & Flavius went fishing to Maxwells, water too high, Caught 15 suckers, Came home 1/2 past 10, Cleaned about 50 bus wheat, W. blowed up very Cold from North
Sunday 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 by R'd S Hoover Benj & Ruhannah Diller were here PM Ann Shirk was here, she Came last night white frost last night. thawed today
19 Sawed wood H Stover helped W. fine warm. Slight Showers PM
20 John & Nancy went to Markham AM I & H Stover sawed wood I brought 400 2 in tiles from Pettings PM. John & H Stover sawed W. Cler
21 Sawed wood H Stover helped I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening W. fine warm Cler
22 I & John brought 12 bus barley from W Morrisons @ 65 ct per Bus Am helped R Gourly finish a drain & fill it in PM. W. Cler
23 boys have had a trap set in old bush the last few weeds over a dead sheep Caught six Crowes this morning I & John heard dog bark went to see & found great big Fox in it. John shot him I & Nancy went to M N's they live on the old farm. John laid bottom sails east of old bush. W. Cler, east wind
April May 1880
went to JB's for supper he is poorly yet
24 boys plowed in furrows in field back of barn & east of dam AM I & Flavius brought down some scantlings for garden fence John dug some Post holes & brought 500 tiles PM. W. east wind Cloudy
Sunday 25 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans W. east wind. some rain about noon & PM. Cleared up again
26 John Flavius, Br C's Thomas & NB went fishing this morning I & Herman went with waggon after breakfast to bring them home they caught 25. The we began to sow spring wheat behind barn. W. fine Cler
27 Finished field behind barn with spring wheat except about 1 1/2 acres at east sid then began sowing Oats east of dam. W. Cool heavy hail storm north yesterday
28 Finished Oats & I sowed sod behind Cider house east half that was plowed in fall boys harrowed it {illegible} twice W. fine, pretty warm
29 Flavius harrowed Peas with waggon tines & John ganged below garden AM chored PM. W. Cloudy AM rain PM MN was here for six bus Peas this morning
30 laid up fence east of old bush AM I & John took 26 bus tailings of wheat to Br S's Cleaned it in his Honey Mill got 14 bus fine wheat John took to Mills. W very Cold N. wind. Cold
May 1 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Chored PM John ganged awhile PM Flavius got Nell shod PM W. ground frose this Morning some squaals of snow
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's John & girls kept house. W. rain last night warm today
3 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws PM John & Flavius drove some stakes east of bush
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W very warm. growing weather
4 John finished Plowing last years root ground then began sowing barley below house Flavius finished ganging. I Chored. Flavius & I brought home grist after supper W. fine warm, growing weather
5 finished sowing barley & then John rolled Peas behind Cider house I sowed grassseed on barley W. warm
Ascension day 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on Acts 1 C by Br C. AB's were here PM. Aunt Lissy at supper W. Cler. Cool
7 I put on some grafts for JD AM Chored & put on some for myself PM. W. rain last night very heavy after dinner. thunder very high water
8 I & John took 6 bus Chop & brought load edgings AM I put on grafts & Planted some white ash & Maple trees. boys brought home chop & load of edgings this evening Br inlaw Enos & his wife Delilah Nighswander were here at supper. they were married a few weeks ago. W. very warm
9 Sunday all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C sermon on 1st Col by R'd S Hoover, John & girls went to Br S's Tilman's they live on the John McCreight farm Br S bought it W. fine warm Martin Barkey's & I Moyer's Came with us
10 Chored AM, washed sheep PM W. rainy AM warm PM
11 I & Nancy went to Christian Burkholder's then I went to Saul Wideman's Sale bought Waggon rack $8.25. sap yoke & Pails 40 cts 81 sap Buckets 6 1/2 cts each W. fine when when we came home there was a great excitement, the boys had speared 22 big suckers in our Creek we got some more this evening
12 I went to Cherrywood this morning then we fixed fence west of dam W. Cler cold wind
13 I went to Toronto, sold Butter 13 eggs 10 ct boys helped girls wash Meting house & dug garden
May 1880
Hon George Brown was buried yesterday. he was shot by an Assassin about six weeks ago. W. Cold wind
14 Sowed a little grass seed below Orchard then fixed some fence AM drew off some stones at NB's for ourselves PM. W. fine Cler
15 I & Nancy went to Markham AM boys burned apple brush I took three spring waggon to Cherrywood to get new Cushions PM. W. fine Cler
Sunday 16 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & suitable sermons for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C. S Lehman's were here PM I & Nancy went to NB's for supper W. Warm
Whit Monday 17 John Flavius & the girls Br C's Thomas & gilrs and Diller's younsters went to see Lake & fish I & Nancy & little boys went to Simon Hoover's W fine warm. Cloudy PM a very few drops of rain PM young folks got very few fish
18 sowed 14 drills Carrots in west end of field south of bush. W. fine Cler
19 Planted early Potatoes behind driving house AM set posts along dam & John sheared 4 sheep after supper. W. warm shower PM
20 John sheared 1 sheep & I sheared this morning then we drew dung behind barn for Corn & sowed about 2 bus Peas to see if the will escape the bug. W. heavy rain PM John shot a strange bird off the top of a large Basswood tree in old bush with our rifle today it stands 2 feed high, 5 feet 6 in across the wings wings, seems to belong to the hawk family Trees out in full leaf I measured a growth of Beech 6 1/2 in long today
21 Put rails or posts for straight fence along dam where old board fence was AM I & Nancy went to the Markham PM, heard that Nancy's Mother was sick then went to see her She has Erysipales in the head W. warm AM heavy rain PM
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May June 1880
22 finished straight fence & I took wool to Sparta Mill PM. W rain last night Cloudy AM Cler PM
Sunday 23 I, Nancy Flavius & Herman went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover went to Motherinlaws after service she is a little better W. warmer Cler AM rain nearly all the way home PM
24 drew dung off heap on root ground below bush W. warm
25 boys plowed in root ground I hunted for a calf that is strayed, boys found it after supper. W. very, very warm
26 I & Nancy went to Markham AM boys finished Plowing root ground Planted feed Corn PM. W very very warm
27 all went to meeting at Hebron AM Preacher's Martin, Cressman Gayman Detwiler & Others heard there three or four here for supper W. fine warm I took E Weber to Fret's this evening
28 I took Nancy to her Mothers then I went to Yearly Conference at Wideman's about 56 Visitors from a distance things passed off pretty well. W. Cool & Cler
29 Meeting at Hebron AM a good many visitors. Stouffer & Nahsgang Preached J Boegley & wife are here for tonight W Cool. R Gourly dug a drain from our Celler yesterday & today
Sunday 30 I & Nancy to J Begly & wife to Meeting at Wideman's Appropriate sermons for Lords supper by Br C & A Cressman Took visitors to Jos Barkeys then to Motherinlaws & then left them at Jacob Widemans W. heavy rain last night. heavy after dinner
31 boys began plowing fallow I went around to tell about meeting tommorrow brought home roles PM W. fine Cool, heavy hower tonight
June 1 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd Peter Landis sermon on John 14 C by R'd Peter Tsacked both from Ohio W. fine Cler
June 1880
JH Ramer's, Motherinlaw & Peter were here at dinner Isaac Moyers brought his brother Amos & wife here awhile this evening W. fine
2 boys Plowed I cut seed Potatoes went to Br S's awhile PM W. fine
3 helped old WM Cut a few logs in our bush at Dykes AM Planted Potatoes PM. W. fine
4 finished Planting Potatoes AM. boys Plowed in fallow & I went to AB's & pulled Pidgeon weed PM W. a little rain this morning. Cler today
5 Boys finished plowing fallow & began to Harrow I & little boys finished Pulling weed in north wheat field AM. Chored PM I went to Ceder Gove, remarksby R S Hoover sermon on St Luke 5 C by Br C went to Br S's PM. John & girls Came home. Ann Shirk is spinning wool here now. W. Cler AM shower PM
7 I went to Markham AM boys harrowed fallow. I & John brought a load of gravel PM W. Cool Cler
8 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Butter 15 & 14 ct Eggs 11 cts boys topped thistles & Pulled weeds in lower wheat fild W. fine Cool
9 Helped E Stonehouse put up stakes along Pickering townline he is going to rebuild the old board fence and make it lower then I & Nancy went to Jacob Reesor's Young Jacob's wife is dead, boys finished topping thistles AM JB's were here PM. he is some better W. fine warm
10 boys plowed turnip ground then John & girls went to Funeral in buggy. I walked she was buried at Ceder Grove W. warm thunder shower this evening
11 John drew dung on fallow JM filled I warned hands to work on road on Wednesday
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June 1880
I treed a Coon on ash tree near Meeting house after dark this evening put a torch on end of pole & shot him. W. very close & sultry all day heavy thunder & wind storm about 4 PM done good deal of damage blew down bush & fences. unroofed a few barns on 8th Con Markham passed near Br S's & through by school house
12 Chored AM Cleaned load of Wheat PM went to Ceder Grove this evening W. heavy rain AM
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 24 C by R S Hoover John & girls went to AB's we went to JD's PM W. warm AM Cool PM
14 John drew dung Flavius harrowed & rolled turnip land drew off stones first then I & he took 32 bus 20lbs Poorland Wheat to Ceder Grove @ $1.16 W. fine & Cool
15 John drew dung I Chored W. fine
16 had teams drawing gravel west of our lane drew 30 loads out of Pickering Pit W. fine Cler
17 Turnpiked at end of 11th Con from townline W. fine, Cler pretty warm
18 I & Nancy & little ones went to S Lehman's they live at Almira he bought the Grist & woolen Mills W. warm stopped at Motherinlaws for supper
19 Sowed turnips I took Mase Peas to C Tsares(served to House) W. warm
Sunday 20 John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's we went to AB's they were not at home W. warm
21 I & John brought home sap Buckets & waggon rack from Saml Wideman's that I bought at sale. AM. Scuffled Corn & I went to AB's after supper Had old Nell served to AB's young horse W. warm
22 I & Susanna went to Toronto sold Butter 14 cts eggs 11 cts Chickens 30 cts boys drew 500 2 in tiles from Petty. W. warm
22 went to bush at Dyke's to Cut top of pine out of road & drew home rubbish off townline where fence was fixed. AM
June 1880
made Sidewalk in front yard PM W. very very warm
24 I John & Flavius went fishing to Mouth of Rouge & to Kingston road. Caught near a hundred W. about the warmest day this season
25 I went to Markham
brought home grist this evening
25 Cleaned last of wheat 11 bus & 12 bus Oats for Br N AM I went to Markham PM, boys wired some fence along bush W. fine shower PM
26 drew 6 logs to SM with Trucks W. warm Cler
Sunday 27 John & girls went to Meeting at Elmira we went to AB's W. warm AM fine long rain nearly all PM
28 I & John & Flavius took grist Chop to Mill Nancy went along to Br S's, AM spread dung PM. W. heavy shower AM warm PM
29 boys began plowing fallow I went to Markham for bird that John shot a while ago it so badly shot the young man said he couldn't tix it right so he gave me one of the same kind a little smaller W. very warm R Gourley began draining in fall
30 boys plowed. I spread dung W. warm heavy shower rain & thunder PM hail at school house and very heavy north
July 1 boys Plowed I spread dung & went to H Stover's AM John McGaw was here at supper W warm Cler, shower after supper
2 boys Plowed I Chored went to Thoman's Br S. PM. W showry this morning, drissly this evening we fixed some fence on 11th Con this evening
3 Had James Milroy & Widow Milroys men working on road today boys finished plowing fallow & harrowed some AM then they piled some lumber PM W. fine warm
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by R. S Hoover little boys went home then to Br C's John & girls to Br S's we went to Uncle Samls. W. warm Cler
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July 1880
5 boys harrowed in fallow a while then we scuffled & hoed corn & carrots then piled some Planks at SM. W. fine warm, a little like rain
6 I & R Gourey made a small drain under the brick floor in the Cellar I & boys brought a load of gravel from Pickering pit to Cover the tiles W. warm, heavy rain PM
7 I took Cylinder of threshing machine to Mongotia AM Covered drain in Cellar PM went to Cherrywood after supper W. fine
8 Finished Covering drain AM Chored PM, boys finished harrowing fallow scuffled turnip. shovel plowed Corn W. very warm rainy at bedtime
9 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Butter @ 18 cts Eggs 15th John & J Mainland cut little Orchard hay & swale near Graveyard John cut with Mower W. very warm, showers went round
10 I took Mare Jess to Tran's had her served. AM I & boys raked & Cocked the hay PM Took 6 bus Chop to Mill after supper. W. very warm
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C Josepeh Kocks Br inlaw M N's Motherinlaw & family & J Cobrs girls were here & J H Ramer's at supper
12 I & J Mainland Piled Pea straw behind old barn & boys drew in 4 loads hay AM John cut old meadow PM (west half, east half is in Peas) I went to AB's with old Nell, had her served. I & Nancy went to Br S's after supper, then went to N B's to see little boy. W. warm, shower tonight
13 hoed turnips AM John shovel plowed Potatoes & I brought home some rolls from Sparta PM. W fine Cler
14 Chored & drew in rakings AM drew in last of hay 5 big loads out of field behind Cider house PM. W. Cler warm
July 1880
15 boys Plowed Sod where we cut hay behind Cider house I chored & cut road around rye we drew in rakings after supper. W. pretty warm
16 I & Nancy went to Markham AM boys Plowed till supper Cut some rye after supper W. fine, a few showers PM
17 Finished Cutting rye & cut a few acres wheat in big field W. fine cool
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd Jac Wideman sermon on {blank space} by R S Hoover went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's staid for supper W. heavy showers PM John & girls went to Br N's PM
19 shocked wheat till about 9 AM then cut till supper when it rained & stopped us Henry Stover's son John helped PM
20 finished Cutting big field till 1100 AM then began in N West corner field W. fine Cool, Cler
21 Finished Cutting Fall Wheat AM & shocked some Then we hoed turnips till supper then we shocked al in N West field after supper W. fine
22 I went to Markham AM done nothing PM have some {illegible} boys finished plowing sod & John got Farmer shod W. Cler
23 I went to Toronto to sell Butter 18 1/2 cts Eggs 15 cts JM & boys drew 2 loads wheat then rain stopped them
24 I & JM deepened ditch out of barnyard into Orchard AM boys harrowed fallow drew one load wheat found it too wet then I went to Cherrywood, traded old buggy to N Burkholder for a spring board paid $2.00 Boot boys & JM finished turnips W fine
Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 7 C by R'd Jos Barkey
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July Aug 1880
Went to Henry Boyer's & to Menno Burkholder's for supper Children went to Br C's W. prety warm
26 Chored AM boys Cut some barley PM I & Nancy went to John Stover's to see his little son then brought our Reel from D Boyer's we had it repaired W. heavy shower this morning
27 Drew in 19 loads wheat with teams J Stover helped. W. fine cool
28 Drew in last of wheat we & JM drew with 2 waggons both went out & came in together we drew one load of rye this evening W. fine cool
29 I & boys finished drawing rye 2 loads drew in 3 loads barley W. fine Flavius finished Cutting barley
30 I & boys drew in one load barley & 3 loads wheat rakings & John took load fence Corner hay for JM I & Flavius went to Dunbaston for Barrel of salt after supper
31 Finished drawing Barley & rakings & all the man ganged in fallow John helped awhile. W. warm Cler
Sunday Aug 1 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on St Luke 11 C by R Jac Wideman AB's & GE Thoman's were here PM. W. sully & Clr
2 I & J Milroy put new stringer to Bridge at our Corner AM I & Nancy went to JB's & brought Cylinder home boys scuffled & hoed turnips W. shower AM Cloudy PM
3 Cut Oats. W. Cool Finished Cutting & shocking Oats
5 John helped Br N's Peter thresh I & JM & Flavius Pulled Peas behind Cider house Herman harrowed sod fallow AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM JM & boys hoed turnips second time W. Cler
6 John helped Br N's thresh I helped while this morning then Chored W. warm Cler
7 I & JM helped Pilky thresh with steamer they are nearly in every barn this season boys drew in 7 loads Peas W. very warm
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John he didn't feel well, remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Jos Barkey JBs were here PM
Aug 1880
Rev Jos Barkey at supper W. very warm
9 Boys drew dung on sod fallow JM filled I chores & went to BSS at Belford W. very warm. Shower PM
10 I went to Toronto sold Butter 20cts eggs 12 1/2 boys Plowed in fallow W. pretty warm
11 I & John helped Br S's thresh with team W. very heavy rain before daylight our Creek running lively slight shower PM Warm
12 Boys plowed in Pea stubble AM I & Br S fixed Machine AM Boys set Machine & I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine Cler
13 Threshed 124 Boxes Barley & 188 Boxes fall Wheat W. Cler rather head wind
14 Drew in Oats 6 loads AM with 2 teams I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws PM. JM & boys drew last of Oats 6 loads PM W. fine Cler looked like rain this morning
Sunday 15 all at home AM John & girls went to JD's little boys went to Br N's I Nancy & little ones went to Jacob Reesors they were not at home, went to I Moyer's , not at home, went to AB's not at home then we Came home then NB's came to supper W. Cool Cler
16 Plowed in Pea stubble W. fine signs of frost last night
17 Finished Pea stubble W. fine
18 JM helped M Dyke thresh boys plowed in fallow I helped dig a grave for Br N's Peters stillborn son I & boys began cutting wild goose wheat this evening. I & Nancy went to Peters a little while this evening W slight shower last night
19 Finished Cutting goose Wheat W. Cler
20 Shocked wheat & Pulled late Peas AM drew in Peas & Oat rakings till supper W. Cler warm. I & boys went fishing to Dead water after supper Caught big Bass, Perch sunfish & lot of Cats
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Aug Sept 1880
21 Boys Plowed in fallow John helped NB's draw Oats PM. Herman plowed with his team I & Nancy went to Stouffville had dinner at Br inlaw Saml Hoover's Came home through Markham. W. fine Cler
22 Sunday at home all day John & girls went to Meeting at Altona
23 Boys Plowed. I went Blackberry Picking with JB to Scarboro School AM got quite a few went to Cherrywood with new buggy after supper to get Tires set. W. warm Cler
24 John helped Br C thresh (with Tran's steamer.) I & Flavius finished plowing fallow. then I & Flavius helped thresh awhile PM W heavy rain this evening warm today
25 I went to Chat awhile with Old D Hoover AM boys harrowed Pea land W. Cool
26 drew 1 load spring wheat, too wet then boys harrowed & rolled fallow drew 2 loads wheat this evening I went to Cedar Grove PM W. Cool east wind
27 Flavius harrowed Pea land John began plowing AM. drew last of spring wheat PM 5 loads. W. Cloudy drissly this Morning Cler very warm PM very heavy thunder round the north
28 John helped NB's thresh I & Flavius drew off stones & burned stump in sod fallow Herman & Benjamin raked spring wheat stubble I went to Belford shop PM. W. warm Cler
Sundy 29 at home Br N's Br S's Br C's Children were here W. cloudy drissly all day. John went to Camp Meeting at Wilcot Creek with BrN's boys PM
30 John helped NB's thresh I & Flavius plowed W. Cler
31 I Nancy & Flavius went to Toronto sold Butter 22 cts eggs 11 W. stormy east wind all day John & JM drew dung on Pea Land
Sept 1 Boys both plowed John finished rolling a little in fallow I spread dung. W. shower at noon John sowed fallow Flavius Plowed went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very warm.
Sept 1880
3 Chored & Cleaned a little seed wheat AM. I helped Br N's thresh PM boys Plowed. W. heavy rain this morning & AM very warm & sultry PM slight shower
4 I helped Br N's Peter thresh boys Plowed W. very sultry, Cler
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & sermon for the Celebration of Lords supper by Br C & S Hoover Martha Cook was here PM & JD's at supper W. pretty warm
6 Boys finished plowing behind Cider house, harrowed & rolled most of it I Chored & began pulling down woodshed. we intend to build new summer kitchen & woodshed
7 I & Flavius went to Markham for Lime it was not there then we went to JH Ramer's it Came about 3 PM then we got 10 bbls W Cool John sowed part of field back of Cider house
8 Flavius finished sowing I & John drew 3 sawlogs & some stones Herman pulled down most of Kitchen & woodshed W. Cler Cool
9 I & John drew a load of stones. I hurt my back then got Br C & his men after dinner to take down fram of woodshed & kitchen then I took the plates to SM to get ripped W. fine Cler, Cool
10 had Br C & Thomas & JM a few hours AM threshed 100 bus Oats & Cleaned Peas & rye that JM threshed I took Peas & rye to Mill PM JM & boys drew Chip dung into old Orchard W. fine
11 Cleaned away rubbish AM I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Widemans PM six Converts were Baptised Viz Peter Burkholder & wife Benjamin Lehman & wife Milton Stover & Catherine Stover went to Mother inlaws after service W. fine warm John pulled down old Chimney
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Sept 1880
Sunday 12 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans little boys went to Cobr's Meeting I & Nancy went to Martin Barkey. W. Cler fine
13 I took Jess to get shod in Markham boys began fall plowing in NW Corner field W. Cler Cool JM began digging foundation for new Kitchen & woodshed
14 boys plowed AM we drew stones PM JM finished foundation I went to see Tripp this evening he was not at home W. Cler the nights are very Cool now
15 boys plowed AM we drew stones PM Mother inlaw & Enos's were here PM W fine warm
thanksgiving day 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's PM W. pretty warm
17 dug Potatoes W. very warm
18 Finished digging Potatoes till about 4 PM then I & John drew small sawlog, boys took a swim W. very warm getting very dry
Sunday 19 at home all day old D Hoover was here PM W. drissly AM raining this evening
20 Boys picked Cider apples & I made vinegar AM I went to see Tripp PM Cole this evening Boys Made Cider PM W. Cler Cool Br C & JD started for States
21 I went to see Tripp boys drew stones AM John plowed PM I & Flavius took load lumber to Milnes PM. W. Cool Cler
22 I Nancy & John & Flavius went to Markham AM boys plowed PM & I took load lumber to Milnes PM W. Cler
23 I Tended Mason at Foundation wall of Kitchen & Woodshed boys plowed Knoll W fine Cler
24 Tended Mason boys plowed AM had to quit is too hard W. warm
25 I went to Toronto sold Butter 23 cts eggs 15 boys tended Mason got done PM. W. very warm dry
Sunday 26 I & Nancy went to Jacob Reesors PM W. fine rain last night & today
Sept Oct 1880
27 Boys plowed I & Nancy went to M N's I went to {illegible} in Stouffville W. fine rain last night. Cool today this is My 44th Birthday
28 Cleaned some barley today AM I went to Markham PM boys Plowed PM. W rainy AM Cler PM
29 I went to Whitevale AM & to Br S's PM. boys Plowed. W. Cold wind
30 I took load lumber to Milnes AM went to Ceder Grove PM boys Plowed had one of Br C's horses W. Cool wind
Oct 1 Flavius Plowed AM I John & Herman sowed Timothy seed awhile AM then picked winter apples Flavius helped PM. W. fine rather Cool
2 I & John took 40 bags Barley to F mans bay @ 60 cts AM Picked apples PM W. Cloudy this Morning fine today
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Romans 12 C by R'd S Hoover Br C is away to Pennsylvania he Intends to stay 5 or 6 weeks Br S's Tilman & his wife were here at noon & Enos Nighswander & Isabel Wallace PM W. showry this morning cleared up today
4 Cleaned barly AM I & Herman & Benjamin Made 58 gals Cider for S Ramer PM. W rainy all AM Cleared up PM
5 I & Nancy went to Saml Browns{illegible} then I went to Lennoxville PM to see Perry the Painter John & Flavius took 40 Bus Barley to F mans bay AM @ 58ct W. prety Cool boys plowed PM.
6 Boys plowed I helped Br C's man kill a pig AM I & Herman Made 65 gals Cider PM. W. Cler Cool heavy rain last night
7 Boiled sauce & I went to Whitevale AM & to Ceder Grove PM W. Cool Clear, white frost last night boys Plowed
8 boys finished Plowing big field W fine warm
9 I & John went to Markham for shingles AM, all picked apples PM W. fine Cler
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's N B's were here this evening W. fine warm Cler
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Oct 1880
11 Boys Plowed I didnt feel well Motherinlaw & Peter were here I went to Markham PM W. very warm
12 I went to W A Milne's this morning found his extensive saw Mills Planing Mills & Moulding Machinery & such like all in ashes together with a great quantity of lumber & about 3000 ft of mine that I had there to get dressed I & John went to Br S's PM to get some more out to take to another mill W. Cool north wind
13 I & John took load of lumber to AB Ramers to get dressed AM I & little boys filled 20 bags of Potatoes PM John drew them home this evening W. fine Cool
14 I & Nancy went to R'd S Hoovers John & Flavius took in last of Potatoes W Cler rain after dark
15 I went to AB's Am I & Flavius cleaned grist of Oats & Barley tailing & took it to Mill PM. W. fine
16 I & Flavius Went to SM this morning to get load of Lumber to take to AB Ramer's rained all AM Came home again boys Plowed awhile PM I & little boys cleaned grist for J Mainland John took it to Whitevale this evening Flavius brought home Chop W. rain AM cloudy squaals PM
Sunday 17 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's W cold wind
18 Killed a Calf & boys Plowed I took some of the veal to AB's PM then went to SM. W. Cold air, Cler
19 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Butter 25 cts eggs 18 cts W. Cold very
20 I John & Flavius took load of lumber to AB Ramers to get dressed then went to Simon Ramers Sale brought home a load that was dressed Carpenters began putting up Kitchen & woodshed today. W. Cold sharp wind
21 I brought load of lumber from SM AM boys Picked apples we cleaned some wheat PM. W. fine
22 Finished Cleaning load of Wheat AM & Picked apples I took wheat to Whitevale PM @ $1.00 per Bus W. raw east wind soft snow tonight Br N's brough Joseph Weber & wife here this evening
Oct Nov 1880
23 Cleaned wheat & husked Corn I took Simon Shants to Br S's this evening W. soft snow all day didnt lay, fields white, roads black
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks & sermon on St John 3rd C by R'd S Hoover went to Br N's after service John & girls Came home then went to Br C's W. Cold wintry.
25 John finished plowing field behind barn AM he & Flavius Plowed at Dykes PM Dyke is leaving the farm he has rented A Burkholders farm on 9th Con Pickering W. Cler
26 Husked Corn & chored W. rained till about 3 PM Br C came home this evening he has been away in Pennsylvania about 5 weeks
27 I & Flavius brought home flooring from AB Ramer's AM I went to PG Freeman's PM boys Pulled turnip W. Cler Cold
28 I went to Markham for some Paint C Perry began Painting yesterday boys drew 4 loads turnip AM Pulled PM John brought 5 squares shingles from Freemans this morning W. Clear. ground froze this morning
29 I went to Dunbarton AM boys finished Pulling turnip Drew {blank space} W. fine
30 Drew {blank space} turnips W. foggy & misty all day
Sunday 31 went to Meeting Susanna & Herman kept house C Perry staid here over Sunday, remarks & sermon on St John 14 C by Br C. Dillers youngsters Came PM. W Cler
Nov 1 I went to Markham AM Boys & J M finished drawing turnips AM we have about 1200 bus off about 1 3/4 acres of ground I & John took 41.23 lbs Clawson wheat to Ceder Grove @ $1.2 per bus then we went around by 4th Con of Scarboro & got a load of sand boys & JM took in the Carrots W. fine Cler
2 John Plowed at Dykes I brought some lumber from SM AM Flavius helped Plow PM W. fine Cler
3 Boys both plowed. I brought 250 lbs Bran from Ceder Grove AM Picked Cider apples PM. W. very fine
4 Boys Plowed . I chored & made abutments for stoop AM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. C Perry went home PM W. Cloudy began to rain about 5 PM, raining yet
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5 I & John & Flavius went Trolling in Frenchman's Bay, had a fine time Caught 9 fine Pike one 7 pounder W. Cloudy all day except a little while at noon
6 Chored. John has sore hand, rained nearly all day. heavy this evening
Sunday 7 at home all day Br C's were at Fish dinner W. very heavy wind last night & this Morning Cler today
8 I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws & to Markham W. some soft snow AM. all thawed mild tonight
9 Chored AM Flavius Plowed in our turnip land I & John made 90 gals Cider PM took 50 gals to A Cole brought some boards from SM & then run some lime & took some old Bridge planks up to 11th Con Bridge PM began to rain from east about 3 PM rained very heavy till Bedtime
11 Boys lathed in new Kitchen I & John took some tailings to Br C's to Clean in in their new Honey Mill PM. W. windy
12 I & John finished Cleaning tailings & took them to Mill & brought home some eave troughs boys lathed lathed PM. W. Cold wind Cler
13 John & Flavius finished plowing turnip ground & Flavius brought home grist took some Chop to mill Carpenters finished this evening W. fine ground frose last night
Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to Mannasse Frets PM W. Blustery pretty Cold
15 Frose too hard to plow boys nearly finished lathing, milder tonight
16 drew home 5 loads stove wood out of old bush AM with sleigh I John & Flavius went to D Woods Sale at Wilkies place PM I bought 3 Chairs @ 25 ct. W about 2 in snow last night some more PM
17 I & Nancy went to Markham then to JB's then I & he went to Stouffville to weaver for Our Cloth W. Cold roads pretty good a little snow boys drew 5 loads wood & brought home Chop
18 boys got Nell & farmer shod AM. traded Cow Daisy to NB for yearling Colt chored PM. W. a little more snow, sleighs slipping, pretty cold
19 I & Nancy helped AB's Kill hogs J & Flavius helped Br C thresh W. Cold Cler
20 Chored W. cold. Cler
Nov Dec 1880
Sunday 21 John & girls went to M Meeting at Ceder Grove. W. Cold wind from west, squaals of snow. Like January
22 Chored W. cold west wind
23 John & JM helped Pilkey thresh I & Flavius went to Markham W. very Cold roads good
24 I & John Piled some lumber at SM AM asked hands to thresh on Friday C Morrison is going to thresh for us our old Machine Power needs new wood & gearing needs fixing W. snow AM milder PM
25 drew raking out of old barn into new I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cler Cold
26 threshed Wild goose, about 90 bus & about 250 Clawson W. Cler Cold
27 Finished threshing till noon about 25 bus wheat & 270 bus Oats boys took grist Chop to Mill PM W. cold
Sundy 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Rev 22 C by R'd S Hoover M N's & Michael Frets were here after service W. a little milder Cler
29 I went to Markham AM boys went shooting PM. W. Cold Cler
30 boys went to Ceder Grove AM I went to T MacMackons AM we Tended A Cole's Man a while PM he built a chimney on new Kitchen W. Cler, steady, Cold
Dec 1 Killed our 8 hogs, two for sale. W. heavy snow from east awhile this Morning Cleared up AM about 4 inches fell
Dec 2 I & Nancy took 2 pigs to Markham @ 6.00 per cwt then went to JH Ramers W. fine mild sleighing middling
3 I helped Br S's kill hogs W. Mild
4 I & boys brought home load dry Pine from other bush I Called to see old W Morrison, he is very Poorly I & John went to Ceder Grove PM W. mild sleighing Middling
Sundy 5 at home all day W. drissly rain AM fine cler PM John & girls went to NB's tonight snow nearly all gone, high wind tonight
6 I & John sawed wood in old bush AM Chored PM I & Nancy went to Moyers this evening W. Cold west wind Flavius started to go to school today
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7 I & Nancy & John went to Funeral of Colin Reesor's child at Ceder Grove Sam Hoover spoke AM washed Double Harness PM W. Cold west wind flurries of snow good roads for wheels
8 John oiled Harness AM I & he went to SM PM to sort some lumber W Cold
9 I helped NB kill hogs W. very Cold
10 didnt do Much went to D Hoover's PM John went to Ceder Grove. W. very very Cold
11 Chored AM a young Drudge from Clarence County New York was here last night John took him to Peter Reesor's this AM boys sawed wood in old bush PM. W. Milder Cler
Sunday 12 at home all day Br S's & JD's were here & Br C PM. W. mild Cloudy
13 I & John went to Funeral of old William Morrison he died on last Wednesday evening he had Cancer in the stomach. W. mild thawing some, very good wheeling
14 I & John began Cutting sawlogs in other bush cut 3 when snow from east stopped us at 9 AM, then ground axe at Peter's Came home at noon Nancys Brother John was here W. rained PM. Mild
15 Chored AM made 9 logs PM W. soft snow from west AM mild west wind PM. Colder this evening
16 Cut logs AM Chored PM I & Nancy went to Abraham Hoover's near Cherrywood this evening. W. sharp clr
17 I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Belford PM. W. sharp Clr
18 Chored, J Tripp was here PM he put some shelves in pantry W. Cold, Cler
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke2nd C by R'd S Hoover went to Br C's this evening W. milder Clr
20 I went to other bush to Show W M. W. Morrison Junr where to cut some Hemlock wood AM Killed our bull PM. W. rather mild
21 I & John took fore quarters beef to H Stover's AM & hind quarter to Josh Tripp PM Came by Dunbarton for barrel of salt W. rather sharper
22 William Burkholder from Ohio was here today didnt do much John got Farmer & Nelly shod & helped JM Clean Peas W. Cloudy rather mild
Dec 1880 Jan 1881
23 I & John Took 1100 ft of Lumber to AB Ramer @$10.00 per M AM John & Flavius began drawing out Hemlook wood in other bush W M is cutting some W. rather sharp East wind
24 I & Nancy went to Markham with 2 Turkeys & 1 goose boys drew out wood W. fine some east wind
Christmas day 25 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans W. Cloudy a little snow drissle from east they went with Cutter thin sleighing
Sunday 26 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R S Hoover Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C S Lehmans were here PM Simon Hoover's AB's & Br N's this evening W. east wind & little snow AM. Mild Cloudy PM
27 Drew 3 loads Hemlock to Cherrywood @ $1.75 per Cord W. some snow from east AM & from west PM about 2 in fell sleighing rather thin
28 Drew 2 loads wood AM Took grist Chop to Mill & brought 1 load to end of lane PM W. Cold
29 Cleaned grist 18 bus wheat AM I took it to Mill & boys took load of wood to Cherrywood PM W. very very cold. Cler
30 Chored AM I went to R Gourlies Drew 2 loads wood PM. W. very very Cold 12 deg below Zero Br S's Menno & Lydia were here this evening
31 Drew 4 loads wood to Cherrywood W. a little milder
Jan 1st 1881 at home I went to John Cobr's to old D Hoover's this Morning to tell them that we intend to have a German school in Hebron Meeting house when I came home Motherinlaw & the boys & Saml & Enos were here went to Flavius swamp awhile shot nothing W. fine Clear, milder
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd Jos Barkey sermon on St Mat 2 C by Br C went to Michael Fret's PM W. sharp air
3 drew 2 loads wood AM John drew 1 PM John Stover's were here little boys started to school W. fine A Burkholder brought C Gayman's here this evening
4 drew 4 loads wood Jacob Reesor's youngster were here this evening W. mild
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5 drew 4 jags wood, last of Hemlock we have to take very small loads sleighing very thin W. fine thawing a little very White Hoar frost last night
6 Chored AM I & Nancy went to David Burkholder's PM, his wife is Poorly W. about 4 in snow last night & AM
7 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramer's John & Herman drew 7 sawlogs W. west wind & some squaals of snow, not Cold, sleighing good
8 John drew 5 big logs I & Flavius helped load & sawed some W. fine Matthew Dykes were here tonight
Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to NB's W. east wind AM, snow PM
10 went to open Meeting house O Gibner Commenced German School today I & John drew logs PM. W. Cler
11 I & John drew logs I & Nancy went to Abraham Burkholder's this evening W. Cold. white frost this Morning milder PM M Dykes moved away today to A Burkholder's farm on 9th Con Pickering
12 I & John cut some dead pine stakes for oven wood AM drew them home PM W. Morrison moved into the house where Dyke lived today @ $32.00 per year rent W. Sharp this morning, Cler we went to young D Hoover's this evening old Daniel is sick
13 I helped Br C Kill a beef AM Made Brine on Pork PM John drew rail cuts home he & Flavius & girls went to AB's this evening W. Milder, rain this evening
14 I & John sawed some elm logs in old bush he took one to Mill PM W Burkholder from Ohio Came PM to stay all night W. very Cold again
15 Cleaned wheat to get hen feed AM. Chored PM. W. Cold AM snow from east PM I went to set up with D Hoover he is weak & has spells of shortness of breath
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke C by R's S Hoover went to Br N's PM John & girls went Peter W. few in snow last night mild & misty today
Jan Feb 1881
17 I helped Br N kill a beef AM Went to Belford & Nancy went with me to Hoover's PM. W. fine
18 Had Br N's Peter to help cut down Pine stubs & dead trees cut 11 W. cold this Morning
19 I & John sawed logs AM John & Flavius sawed PM. W. fine milder J H Ramer's were here this evening
20 I & John sawed AM I went to Ceder Grove & John drew some wood & went to Belford to get sleigh fixed PM W. mild
21 Chored & Cut straw for beds Br C & his man cut some here for his beds W. snow from east all day. John took Gilmer the schoolmaster home tonight he boarded with us this week
22 Chored went to Hoover's awhile. he is weakly W. snowy all day about 10 in fell since yesterday morning John & Flavius went to Whitevale for Dr Tabor this evening Henry is sick he has not been well all week
Sunday 23 Children went to Meeting I & Nancy staid at home Henry is some better W. pretty sharp
24 I & J Took wood from Br C's bush to German School AM I went to Markham John & Flavius sawed logs PM. W Cloudy sharp
25 I & John sawed logs AM drew 4 PM. W. prety Cold
26 John & Flavius drew logs I & Susanna went to Markham AM JB's were here when we came home W. little snow
27 I & John helped Br S's thresh with team W. Cold
28 Both helped Br S's thresh with team W. rather milder
29 John & Flavius drew logs I & little boys Cleaned 10 bus 15 lbs Fall wheat & took it to Ceder Grove Mills for J Mainland AM I got Chain mended at Cherrywood & Called to see Martin Barkey he was sick is up again W. snow from east PM
Sunday 30 we went to Br S's to day & to AB's this evening John & girls went to JD's this evening W. about 8 in snow last night Mild today
31 I & John drew 5 logs today I went to see Hoover, this evening he is weak W. pretty mild, snow deep in bush
Feb 1 I was all day at Hoover's boys drew 2 logs AM cut wood PM. W. very Cold
2 I Chored John drew some wood into shed out of old bush PM I was at Hoover's all night W. very very cold
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3 I went awhile to Hoover's AM he is weak he has dropsy, his legs are bursted. I & Nancy went to Martin Barkeys PM he is up again W. very Cold yet John cut wood AM brought a grist for J Mainland PM
4 I & John drew 5 logs W. milder
5 boys & I drew 3 logs AM I went to Ceder Grove & to W A Milnes to see a sandpit PM W. Milder I was at Hoover's last night sitting up. he is no better
Sunday 6 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona, we went to JD's W. fine
7 I & Nancy went to Hoover's awhile AM Br S's Menno & Lydia brought visitors from Waterloo I & John went to get sand PM found the pit occupied Went to see Martin Barkey after we came back he is not better yet W strong east wind
8 Chored AM I & John drew one sawlog PM W. drissly rain nearly all day. I went to sit up at Hoover's
9 Chored I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove & to Br N's Peters this evening W. drissly rained pretty smart tonight
10 went to Motherinlaws W. soft snow going pretty fast
11 I & John Cut 13 sawlogs AM I went to Martin Barkeys PM he is pretty bad has stone in Gall I went to Hoover's this evening he is weak didn't stay to sit up W. fine mild thawing
12 Chored. Hoover's sent for me about 11 O clock I went. found him dying he expired at 2.30 Oc PM I staid to helped lay him out he died in his Chair John & Flavius drew 5 sawlogs PM W. heavy wind & rain from east AM cler PM
Sunday 13 I was at Martin Barkey all last night & at Hoovers today helped to Put him into his Coffin W. pretty Cold. west wind & little snow last night
14 Asked NB Br N's Peter & Colin Reesor to help dig Hoover's Grave W. sharp Cler
15 went to Hoover's Funeral a great many people gathered fine Cler day Daniel Ramer's M N's & Peter & Jesse Hoovers were here PM I & Nancy went to Martin Barkeys this evening he is better Br C Preached from Part of 39th Psalm. Saml Hoover on 2 Tim 4 C
16 David Lehman from Pennsylvania Came here this morning I took him to N.B's for dinner. Then to Moyer's. They were not at home Then to A B's & left him for the night W. fine
17 I & boys killed big sow for our own use A M John brought Maple stub from other bush for smoke wood PM I went to Ceder Grove W. fine cler
18 Cleaned & Hung up Pork to smoke W. gentle snow from east all day
19 we cut & drew logs got 11 to the Mill W. fine Cler shop
Sunday 20. all went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 17C by Br C Saml Reesor's & David Lehman from Penn were here PM Br C's & NB's this evening W. fine
21 I & John Cut & drew 7 logs W Cler
22 John drew stones from other place I went to Cherrywood AM & to German school PM. this is the last day I & Nancy went to S Ramer's this evening W. soft, thawing
23 I went to see Saml Shank AM he is sick with Influenza on lungs Chored PM W. blowed up Cold from north, freesing
24 I didnt feel well, boys drew stones from other place W. very Cold
25 I took dose salts this morning boys drew stones with 2 sleighs PM. W. rather milder
26 drew stones with 2 teams I & Nancy went to Shanks a little while PM he is better W. strong east wind Milder this evening
27 Sunday I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover went to Joe Widemans PM. Called a few Minutes at Motherinlaws PM she was not very well but is better W. mild rained PM
28 Sawed & split pinewood in other bush JM helped PM I marked out grave for Peter Brooks in our graveyard PM W. fine mild
March 1 I done nothing. boys Chored AM went to Funeral of Peter Brooks PM he died in Muskoka last Thursday W. Blowed very Cold from north I have lame back
2 I done nothing AM went to bush awhile PM John & JM sawed 7 split wood & shingle bolts W. fine Mild AB's & Br C & girls were here this evening
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3 John & JM sawed bolts AM we all cut & drew home wood from old bush PM W. strong wind from east all day, snowing this evening
4 snowed from east, strong AM not so stormy PM. Mild soft, roads drifted some, boys drove to 4th Pickering & to Ceder Grove
5 I went to Pilkeys & Chored AM I & boys Cut down a pine tree & sawed it PM. W. fine mild soft
Sunday 6 at home all day Br S's were here W. fine
7 I & John drewe 3 logs AM John & Benjamin drew 1 PM. Flavius & Herman went to school I & Nancy went to Markham & to Jacob Kendricks this evening W. fine soft
8 I & Nancy went to GE Thoman's they moved to 9th Con Whitchurch then we went to Henry Barkeys this evening W. fine Cler
9 I Nancy & children went to MN's & to Simon Hoover's this evening W. very fine
10 I & John sawed shingles timber W. Cooler, North wind
11 JM helped saw shingle timber AM I & John Cleaned some wheat PM. W very cold north wind
12 I went to Markham AM got Nell & Farmer shod sleighing pretty thin Chored PM W. cold raw east wind began snowing from east after dark
Sunday 13 I & little ones kept house Nancy & the rest went to Meeting at Cedar Grove John & girls went to Abraham Burkholder's after Meeting JD's were here this evening Br C's after supper W. a few inches snow last night Cloudy & drissly AM a little snowy this evening
14 I & John split shingle bolts AM Drew 2 loads to AB Ramer's PM thawing W. Cler
15 I & John drew 2 loads bolts AM John finished splitting PM I & Nancy went to Br S's Tilmans this evening they live on the farm that Br S bought of John McCreight Lot 11 5th Con Scarboro. W. warm Cler
16 I & John & Benjamin drew 2 last loads bolts AM John & Benjamin drew pine wood from other bush to shed PM W. fine, sleighing about done
17 I & John got Br C's Honey Fanning Mill Cleaned & took 32 bus 35 lbs Clawson wheat to Cedar Grove @ $1.08 per bus W. Cloudy
18 Cleaned & Took 69 bus 55 lbs wheat at 2 loads W. Cler sleighing gone we draw the wheat with the waggon
Mar April 1881
19 Chored & Took 34 bus 55lbs wheat to Mill AM Cleaned Tailings & some Wild goose Spring wheat PM. W. Cloudy AM strong storm of wind & rain from east PM
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by R'd E Snider from Waterloo Manasse Fret's & JD youngster's were here PM W Cloudy this Morning Cler today soft snow this evening Mild very high water
21 I & John took 33 bus 10 lbs goose wheat to Cedar Grove AM @ 95 cts per bus John took 12 bags tailings Chop PM Bridge at Br S's wrecked with ice W. squaaly PM
22 had JM to help cut wood W. Cold N wind
23 I & Nancy went to Markham & to JH Ramer's. John has sore throat. W. fine rather Cold N. wind
24 I brought home Chop AM John Gayman's were here when I came home. John went to TP White's sale with Br C. PM John Stover's Came to stay all night W. fine
25 JM helped to saw 2 foot wood W. fine
26 JM helped saw wood I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM & awhile to AB's PM. AB is sick with Mumps W. very Cold N wind freesing
27 Sunday at home John & Flavius went to AB's & girls & little boys to Br C's PM. Br C came PM W. cold N wind
28 Chored AM I & John & Nancy went to Markham PM to buy clothes for John W. North wind Milder roads getting better
29 John & Flavius drew dung on field back of barn AM JM filled. Motherinlaw & Peter Came Motherinlaw staid. I & Nancy took her awhile to AB's PM he is a little better. W. fine Cler Milder
20 Took Motherinlaw & Nancy to Br C's AM & left them there. I went with them to Aunt Lissy at NB's PM W. Cold Cler
31 I & Nancy took Motherinlaw home stopped awhile at David Burkholder's PM. his wife is very low W. a little snow last night. mild today
April 1 I fulled dung AM John drew with 2 waggons John & Benj drew home limb wood PM I have lame back. W. Clear. Cold wind
2 John & boys drew dung on wheat at other place AM drew home limb wood PM I have lame back. W. Cold nights thawing in the afternoon
Sunday 3 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona W. Cler cold N wind
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4 John & Flavius finished drawing dung on wheat at other place AM I went to Cedar Grove we sawed wood PM my back is some better W. Cler Cold
5 I & John split wood W. very very Cold North wind squaals of snow
6 I & John sawed pine wood that we drew home in logs AM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM I went to AB's after supper he is better W. windy yet a little milder
7 John took Farmer & old Nell to get shod AM I brought one load of sand from rouge near schoolhouse AM John brought 2 loads & I brought one PM. W. fine a great deal warmer roads very good except the hill in the new road at JD's I went to Cedar grove this evening & asked B'r C's N's & S's to help scrub Meeting house tomorrow
8 I & Br C went to W Milnes this AM to see about getting sand John helped scrub Meeting house. I & John brought 2 loads sand PM freesing at night & thawing in daytime
9 brought 4 loads sand & I stopped at Br S's gravel pit as we came home PM & helped load teams to draw fro Saml Ramer he has a bee to draw to his store door. W. warmest day this spring
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on Romans 1 C by R'd S Hoover AB's were here PM. W. fine warm
11 I & John sawed wood awhile in old bush AM he split PM I & Nancy went to Mannasse Frets PM. W. fine Cool wind
12 I & John & Flavius sawed awhile AM saw didnt go well I took it to get it fixed at J Milroy's. we split 74 rails in other bush PM. W. cler
13 boys laid fences on other place & I went to Ceder Grove AM sawed wood in old bush PM Benj'n Hoover's were here PM. W. fine Cler sowed some grass seed this morning
14 Put in logs & Piled lumber W. fine Clear freesing at night & thawing in day time
Good Friday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover R'd S Hoover's & Esther Reesor were here PM W. fine
16 I & boys Put in logs & Piled lumber W. warm
Sunday Easter 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat by R'd Joe Widemans Simon Hoover's Harry Boyers John G Reesor Tilman & Esther Ramer were here PM W. very fine
April 1881 May
Easter Monday 18 I Nancy & little ones went to S Lehmans John & Flavius went shooting W. fine Cler roads good
19 Put in logs & Pile lumber W. Cler frost every night
20 Put in last of logs that we intend to have sawed at present W. fine
21 I & Flavius finished piling lumber & John grubbed on other place W. Cler warmest day this spring
22 John Grubbed I sowed spring wheat on other place Flavius harrowed W. warm
23 John sowed spring wheat in north part of N West Corner field I sowed Barly on other place AM Flavius harrowed I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. warm Cler I forgot to say that the boys sowed barly on root ground south of old bush yesterday PM & I & Nancy went to M Dyke's & I went to MN's for 20 bus seed oats
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's John & gilrs went to JD's PM J B Came this morning to tell us that David Burkholders wife died about 100 AM I went to tell D Hanes AM. W. very warm
25 John sowed Oats in NW Corner field & began in big field Flavius harrowed we went fishing this evening Caught 8 suckers there have been a great many caught at Br S's lately W. Cooler
26 I & Nancy went to D Burkholder's wifes Funeral sermon by Br C on 1 Corinthians 15 C Sam Hoover spoke went to Jos Barkeys PM W. warm this morning heavy shower as funeral was going to the graveyard none at our place. Cooler PM
27 boys finished sowing big filed with Oats AM John began plowing on other place Flavius took farmer to get shoe put on I rolled wheat behind Cider house PM W. Cler
28 Boys both plowed I Chored W. Cler
29 Boys both plowed I rolled barley & drew load of lumber W. Cold N wind
30 I drew home lumber all day had Br C horse yesterday & today boys finished plowing W. Cler
Sundy May 1 all at home W. Cler
2 Sowed about 5 acres oats on other place AM & 4 bus wild goose wheat in low place PM. Motherinlaw & Jesse were here W. Cler
3 I went to Toronto sold Butter 23 cts Eggs 13 W. fine cool freesing every night
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4 John rolled I & Flavius drew edgings AM then we all drew some dung on strip of barly where M Dyke's cow corn was last year W. Cler Cool wind getting very dry
5 John drew dung on root ground JM filled I & Flavius sowed grassseed on fall wheat on other place then he rolled it & the other grain on that place W. windy Cler
6 boys plowed in root ground AM sowed some Carrots & I brought 3 bags potatoes from Br S's PM W. fine shower last night warm today
7 I went to Markham & boys planted about 4 bus Potatoes AM Finished garden fence where we enlarged it then I & Herman brought some Chop from Ceder Grove & the rest of the boys went fishing Caught 21 suckers W. warm
Sundy 8 all went to Meeting at Widemans except Flavius & Benjamin Martha Cook went with us she was here all night suitable sermon for the Celebration of Lords supper we went to Saml Hoovers John & girls went to Joseph Barkeys W. warm
9 our three oldest boys plowed in field back of barn near the bush AM didnt plow much PM. it was showry, we had one of Br C's horses W. warm thundering a little tonight
10 boys finished plowing back of barn for peas. then Herman ganged on knoll in NW corner field for Peas John & Flavius plowed on other place MN's were here at noon I & Br C went to JD's AM & to Tripp PM W. warm West wind
11 John & Flavius plowed on other place I sowed 4 bus Oats & 2 bus Peas near bush back of barn W. very very warm Thunder showers went round
12 Finished sowing Knoll & I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove AM went to Cherrywood PM boys finished plowing PM boys pulled off some boards on old barn after supper W. very warm
13 I sowed 8 bus Peas on other place Flavius harrowed. John harrowed at home I & Joh pulled down some of old barn PM W cooler
May 1881
14 Pulled at old barn I started about 5 Oc Pm to Kingston road for rollers & Tackling for Moving buildings. got loaded at dark when a thunder storm came up. staid awhile, then left our waggon and borrowed another to come home W. cooler
Sunday 15 all went to meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & Texts for Celebration of Lords supper by Rc C & S Hoover I & Nancy went to D Hanes PM MN's youngsters were here PM W. Cler AM fine shower PM
16 I & John brought moving Tackle from Kingston road AM boys plowed root ground & I & little boys cut seed potatoes PM I put on some grafts at Peters this evening W. rainy AM Cloudy PM
17 Boys plowed root ground I spread dung AM went to Markham PM Tripp & his Man Came at supper to begin taking down the additions of old barn. W. Cloudy Cool
18 Pulled down all the additions of old barn W. drissly & wet AM rather Clearer PM, mild heavy rain last night ground wet
19 Raised up & started to turn old barn W. rainy AM. Clear PM
20 Turned old barn to face south didn't get quite done Br N brought S Moyer from Clinton & Brubacker from Masa awhile this evening W. Clear. a few slight showers
21 I & Nancy Accompanied by Br C Started this Morning about 8 Oc to Milikens took the train to Toronto then at 3.45 took train for Breslau arrived about 6.30 then we visited among friends & acquaintances until this evening June 2 we arrived safely home where we found our families well the boys had planted the potatoes & Corn and plowed the fallow Garden & J Mainland nearly finished digging Cellar under old barn the boys washed & sheered the
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June 1881
sheep and done up things very well we had very fine weather for travelling nice & dry rather too dry, at home we had frequent showers. we attended annual Conference at Berlin
June 3 Cleaned wheat AM took 19 bus 17 lbs Clawson to Ceder Grove @ $1.10 PM W. rainy AM. Cloudy PM
4 I & boys went with 2 waggons to AB Ramer's for our shingles 24 Bunches got Jess & Nelly shod made stone boat PM I went to AB's this evening. W. fine
Whit sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks & sermon Acts 2nd Chap by Br C went to Br N's John & girls went to Br S's W. rain this morning
Whit Mondy 6 boys went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught a few I & Nancy went to Peter's awhile PM his wife is sick with Mumps W. Cool. Cler
7 Planted Corn second time hens & crows eat it all boys drew dung on fallow PM I & Herman took grist 7 bus fall wheat PM. W. Cool frost yesteday morning not much damage
8 John & Flavius drew dung on fallow east of dam with 2 waggons I filled Gourley & Mainland dug at foundation Flavius brought 225 2 in tiles from JD's & John brought home grist after supper W. fine cloudy
9 I went to Toronto sold eggs 13 cts Butter was 14 to 16 cts W. Cool east wind 10 John & Flavius worked on road with team on 11th Conn
10 I John & Flavius worked on road drawing gravel AM boys worked PM I & Nancy went to Markham W. very fine
11 I & John & Flavius brought 26 Brls Lime from Markham AM & 2 loads gravel for foundation of barn. PM W. fine warm day
Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St John 3rd C by Joe Wideman
June 1881
BF Reesor brought Henry Eby from Waterloo Jac Nighswander & wife Chris Hoover & family were here Pm. W. fine Cool Cler
13 boys brought 3 loads gravel then we drew stones Masons began wall about noon today 2 Masons & one Tender I went to Tripps after supper W. warm Thunder showr this evening
14 I & Flavius brought some Planks this morning then drew stones AM I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws to settlement & signing off the estate. W. fine Cler
15 all drew stones & 2 loads sand. W. fine Cool Cler
16 Drew stones & 1 load sand I went to Markham Pm fine rain last night JH Ramer's were here this evening W. pretty warm
17 Drew stones& 1 load sand I went to Markham PM fine rain last night John plowed turnip ground PM
18 Boys plowed turnip ground I drew some stones W. fine Cler
Sunday 19 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans we were at home all day Aunt Lissy Burkholder was here W. fine
20 Boys finished plowing turnip ground AM harrowed & rolled PM I took part of roller to Cherrywood to get fixed after supper. W. Cool
21 Boys made turnip drills J bought seed at Cedar Grove PM. Masons finished wall this evening W. fine Cool
22 I went to Toronto sold Butter 15 ct Eggs were 17 Boys sowed turnip W. fine Cool
23 Drew dung with 2 waggons I filled. W. fine Cool
24 drew dung I filled AM JM filled PM. I went to SM & scuffled Potatoes PM. W. fine
25 Boys worked Scarboro road work I helped Carpenters. they began barn today W. fine
Sunday 26 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on Romans 8 C by Jac Wideman
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Went to MN's after Meeting & to John H Hoover's at supper W. very fine
27 Boys plowed in fallow AM Chored PM. W. rain after dinner
28 brought home a Cedar log from Shanks swamp this morning Then brought a load of lumber AM boys plowed PM. W. pretty warm
29 Boys plowed I went to Markham PM. raised part of Leanto on barn after supper W. fine
30 John mowed awhile then the Cap lost of Pitman Connection I went to Ceder Grove to get another. got none the boys plowed I spread dung W. fine
July 1 got NB's Mower to finish Clover east of Creek Flavius Plowed W. fine
2 Finished raising Leanto & put in Sleeps AM raked & Cocked all Clover PM. W. pretty warm
Sunday 3 Went to Meeting at Ceder Grove John Flavius & little ones Kept house remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 10 C by Saml Hoovers Martin Barkeys & Peter B Reesor's were here PM John McGowan at supper W. warm
4 Drew home 3 sleepers then drew 8 loads Clover with 2 waggons till supper W. very warm
5 John mowed Clover east of Creek with our Mower AM both boys plowed PM. I & John brought small load of Culls after supper W. very very warm 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade
6 Boys plowed AM Raked & Cocked hay east of Creek PM. Made bridge into new barn after supper boys brought load of Culls after supper W. very warm
7 I & Nancy went to Markham & to AB Ramers for few shingles AM Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove after supper boys & JM Cut nearly all swail in Meadow till rain stopped them fine fine through the middle of the day
8 Finished Cutting swail in Meadow AM Raked & Cocked PM boys finished Plowing fallow W. warm
9 I went to Toronto sold butter 18 cts eggs 18 cts.
July 1881
boys & JM drew in 6 loads hay & raked & cocked nearly all swail in Meadow W. very warm
Sundy 10 all went to Meeting except some of little ones they have a bad cough remarks by Br C Sermon on 1 Cor 5th C by Saml Hoover Deacon C Hoover's & Saml Reesor's young folks were here PM. W. very warm
11 Drew in {blank space} loads of hay out of Meadow & got it nearly all raked over I took wool to Sparta Mill PM & went to Cherrywood after supper W. fine
12 finished raking meadow & took in all the rakings & out of little orchard boys boys Cut it on saturday scuffled Carrots & Corn JM Cut most of swail in wheat field I & John fixed water trough out at other place this evening W. not so warm
13 I went to Whitevale & Cherrywood boys hoed Potatoes AM John drew hay for JM PM I & Flavius brought 400 3 in tiles this evening W. Cler
14 John brought 200 3 in tile & 200 2 in this morning then we raked & drew 2 loads hay on other place till supper John Hoover's from Whitechurch were done at supper boys drew 1 load out of swail behind orchard after supper I & Nancy took 225 tiles to JD's this evening W. warm
15 I went to Markham AM John drew hay for JM drew & raked 2 loads on other place till supper boys drew little load out of swail after supper W. very warm
16 scuffled & hoed turnips raked & cocked some hay on other place after supper W. slow rain awhile AM Cleared up PM Cooler
Sunday 17 1 Nancy & Herman went to Meeting at Wideman's. Ann Shirks went with us she is spinning here
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remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews 4 by Saml Hoover went to JB's PM & to Abraham Lehmans at supper W. Cool
18 I shook some hay & went to Cedar Grove this morning then I & John drew 2 loads AM Cut & bound barly opposite Br C's PM. W very strong North wind all day Cool
19 JM & boys Flavius shocked barly & I & John drew last 2 loads hay little boys hoed turnips AM W. Morrison Cradled barly on other place Herman & JM bound I & boys hoed turnips PM. W. warm
20 Chored AM hoed turnips PM JM helpd PM. W. rainy AM Clr PM
21 W Morrison finished Cutting barly on other place JM & Flavius bound I & boys drew shingles from NB's this morning then cut some wheat back of Orchard till supper then helped shock barly on other place W. fine Cool
22 Finished cutting & shocking wheat back of Orchard W. fine
12 Cut about 2 thirds of wheat behind Cider House. W. very warm
Sundy 24 at home AM went to AB's not at home then to JD's not at home PM. W. very warm
25 Chored AM finished wheat behind Cider house till supper slight shower this morning. heavy rain after supper
26 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold butter 22 & 20 cts Eggs 16 boys harrowed fallow AM bound wheat at other place WM Cradled PM. W. fine Cool
27 Flavius & JM bound last of wheat at other place I & John put in 1 log at SM & brought home load Culls I went to Grove's shingle Mill to buy some shingles PM John Herman & Benjamin drew 3 loads barly. W. a little squaaly Cool
July Aug 1881
28 drew 1 load barly at home & 6 at other place AM Chored PM. W. fine AM heavy showers PM
29 I brought 6 bunches shingles from Groves Nancy went as far as her Mother's boys raked & drew in barly rakings at south of bush W. very warm
30 drew in last 2 loads barly at other place & 15 loads wheat W. very warm
Sunday 31 Nancy kept house with little ones they have Whooping Cough I & the rest went to Meeting at Ceder Grove Ann Shirk went with us remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by S Hoover W. warm
August 1 drew in {blank space} loads wheat with 2 waggons AM heavy shower after dinner boys began plowing barly stubble south of bush PM I went to Cedr Grove
2 boys plowed stubble till supper drew in 4 loads after supper Adeline helped unload W. warm
3 drew in last 2 loads at home this morning then went to other place & drew the fall wheat there 7 loads & one load hay for WM drew in 2 loads rakings at home after supper. W. very very warm
4 drew in last rakings at home then cut road round big Oat field. Cut PM. W. very very warm
5 Cut Oats in big field till supper then rest shocked after supper I went to Ceder Grove to get a bolt for reaper. W. very very warm
6 I scuffled turnips JM & boys shocked Oats till about 10 AM when it began to rain, rainy all PM heavy thunder shower last night
Sunday 7 Nancy & little ones Kept house I & the rest went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Jos Barkey W. Cooler
8 Flavius & JM bound Oats on other place I & the rest of the boys cut last Oats in big field & bound them. W. quite Cool
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Aug 1881
9 Flavius & JM finished binding on other place I & boys cut oats in NW field didnt quite finish binding W. fine pretty warm.
10 Finished binding Oats & Cut spring wheat in NW Corner field shocked wheat & oats in that field. W. fine
11 finished shocking Oats in big field & Cut & bound Oats in field back of barn along bush till noon then John & JM helped Br C's draw Peas PM I went to Ceder Grove for beef & then we began to pull peas with rake W. fine pretty warm
12 boys plowed awhile AM drew Oats with 2 waggons out of big field 9 loads PM W. rained awhile this morning warm Clr PM
13 John & Herman bound spring wheat at other place WM cut I & Flavius & Benjamin drew in 4 loads Oats till supper then Flavius helped thresh at NB's JM helped all day I & Benjamin shocked at other place after supper W. fine
Sunday 14 John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's Herman & Benjamin went to Cobrs Meeting Br S's Came here AM I went for Doc Tabor this evening Nancy is not well W. fine Cool
15 I went to Markham AM John & Herman bound wheat JM & Flavius helped NB thresh I was sick PM Tabor gave me a severe Physic last night Nancy is some better Tabor was here today W. fine
16 John & Herman & Flavius shocked & bound spring wheat at other Place AM drew in Oats PM JM helped Pilkey thresh I am very weak I went for Dr this evening. Nancy was rather feverish he relieved her very soon. W. fine Br C & his Man drew in most of our Oats at other place AM
17 drew in all our Oats & spring wheat at home 2 of Br C's helped W. fine I am not well yet.
Aug 1881
18 Pulled Peas at home & drew 3 loads from other place John & JM helped Br S's thresh with team PM. W. fine I went for Dr Nancy is rather worse he Came & pronounced it Bilious fever he relieved her at once
19 John & JM helped Br S's thresh AM little boys finished Pulling Peas AM drew Peas home from other Place & JM helped Br N's Peter thresh PM. W. fine warm
20 boys drew in spring wheat & one load Peas home from other Place I borrowed 8 bush wheat from Br S's & took it to Ceder Grove Mill PM Nancy rather better W. warm
Sunday 21 at home Br N's were here AB's & Lissy Burkholder a little while this evening Nancy Mending a little I went AM to let Dr know how she is doing this AM. W. dry warm
22 Finished drawing in Peas. one load from other place & 5 loads at home. which finishes harvest except some rakings I helped to unload but I am pretty weak W. warm
23 boys finished plowing & harrowing barly stubble south of bush AM began plowing Pea ground at other place PM. W. dry & warm Mother inlaw & Peter were here at noon & MN's PM. W. warm
24 Boys plowed in Peas stubble & Herman raked stubble at other place W. warm
25 boys finished Pea stubble & harrowed till noon then drew in rakings. W. Cler
26 John began ganging barly stubble at other place I & Flavius drew in last load of rakings at other place AM I brought Pig from Danl Ramers PM. W. warm Nancy a little better
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Aug Sept 1881
27 John finished ganging barly stubble at other place Flavius began ridging up in fallow W. warm
Sundy 28 at home {illegible scribble} Isaac Moyers were here at noon Br S's AB's & Br N's boys at supper & Martin Barkeys this evening W. very warm Nancy not quite so well a Child of Hiltses was buried at Hebron today
29 John & JM drew dung at other place Flavius ridged in fallow W. very warm
30 I & JM & Herman finished drawing dung John & Flavius ridged up W. very warm
31 John & Herman ridged up AM John & Flavius PM I & Nancy went to see Dr at noon he was not at home JB's were here I & Nancy Nancy went to other other place this evening she is pretty smart W. very very warm & dry the air has been filled with smoke these few days the sun looks dull & red
Sept 1 threshed at other place Danl & Abraham Hoover are threshing. we have not got our home power fixed yet & didnt Care to move our old machine out there. W. very sultry & hot at 5 PM it became nearly dark then a welcome thunder shower Came up rained fine
2 threshed till early dinner 85 fall wheat 77 spring wheat 134 barly 136 Oats then boys ridged in fallow PM. W. some Cler more rain in the night
3 I & Benjamin Cleaned seed wheat Three boys finished ridging fallow & harrowed it AM
Sept 1881
John began sowing fallow PM I & rest of boys drew dung on barly stubble south of bush W. pretty warm smoky yet
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron suitable remark & sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by S Hoover & Br C Saml Lehman's were here at noon & Br S's Menno & Lydia PM I & Nancy went to Br C's PM with Lehman's W. prety warm
5 John finished sowing fallow then helped Flavius & Herman plow in barly stubble W. very warm & sultry about 5 PM. it became almost dark & the sky looked quite red
6 boys finished plowing & harrowing barly stubble & John sowed it then they all began plowing Pea stubble at other place W. warm & sultry
7 Flavius & Herman plowed John spread dung AM went to draw Bricks for Murisons PM. Simon Hoover were here Flavius & Herman didnt plow PM. W. warm blowed up Cool this evening
8 3 boys finished plowing Pea ground W. warm & dry Bush fires raging
9 I sowed Pea ground AM Herman harrowed it John & Flavius plowed in barly stubble at other place Br C's Kitura brought Mary Cressman & Martha Snider from Wilmot they arrived last night W. warm
10 John & Flavius plowed little boys dug a few potatoes & Picked some Cider apples I & Nancy went to Markham & to J A Ramer's PM he was sick but is better again W. same as usual
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Sept 1881
Sunday 11 John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's Flavius Herman & Benjamin went to Br S's I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. fine Cler
12 Boys finished plowing Barly stubble & Cleaned a load of barly at other place I & Nancy went to Br S's for some Tomatoes this morning then I & Herman made 35 gals Cider PM. W. rather Cooler
13 I & John took 49 bus 33 lbs Barly to F mans bay @ 85 cts AM Cleaned another load PM W. fine Cler the smoke has all disappeared from the sky
14 John & Flavius took 57 bus 44 lbs barly to Bay @ 85 cts I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's I went to see Benj'n Stores about digging a well PM boys began fall plowing in field behind barn near bush where Peas & oats were. W. fine Cool
15 John & Flavius plowed AM Made 32 gals Cider PM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine pretty strong east wind
16 John & Flavius helped Br C thresh with team I chored & went to Cherrywood PM
17 Three boys helped thresh AM John PM I chored W. east wind
Sundy 18 John Flavius & girls Br C's Thomas & Elizabeth went to AB's Herman Benjamin & Abraham to Br N's PM Ann Shirks was here I took her to Br N's this evening W. a little drissly AM Cler PM
19 John helped Br C's thresh Flavius & Herman dug some early Potatoes W. dine
20 John took some lumber to AB Ramers to get dressed I took Flavius & Herman to get Boots Measured AM dug Potatoes PM. W. fine Mary Cressman & Martha Snider Came to stay all night
21 I drew Top soil away from front of new barn on field back of Cider house for Manure JM helped. boys finished digging early potatoes AM
Sept 1881
J H Ramers Came at noon Adeline went visiting with Waterloo gorls. W. fine, smoky
22 Thanksgiving day all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke by S Hoover I & Nancy went to AB's PM W. slight shower this morning. pretty warm
23 Plowed & Scraped away front of new barn I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W. slight shower this morning very heavy Clap of Thunder struck a willow tree on south townline by the Creek. slivered it to pieces
24 all dug Potatoes W. fine Cloudy AM
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C sermon on St John 1 C by S Hoover went to Br S's after service John & girls went to JD's PM W. warm Cler
26 dug Potatoes W. very warm
27 Finished digging Potatoes & Cut some corn AM boys Cleaned & took a grist to Mill PM I & Nancy went to Mother inlaws PM. W. warm Cler This is my 45th Birthday
28 I went to Stouffer's Mills the old Forest Mills, this morning to sell some wheat Boys Cleaned some at other place. Then I & Flavius Took 31 bus 20 Clawson @ $1.30 & 8 bus 26 lbs Wild goose @ $1.10 . PM John Took load lumber to station, inch Pickings @ $17.50 per M. W. warm
29 Cleaned 48 bus wild goose & took it to Forest Mills to see if I could get a loan of his Windlass & Bucket to dig a well at other place boys worked at barnyard W. east wind looks like rain
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Sept Oct 1881
30 I & John Cleaned last of wild goose 14 bus 20 lbs grist. AM boys cut amber cane, drew it into barn & worked at barnyard PM. W. warm. west wind very strong
Oct 1 John went to Br N's to thresh I went to R Gourleys AM I drew 2 Ceder Logs to SM PM little boys drew 500 old Chimney Bricks to other place PM. W. fine rain last night & AM, things growing
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 25 C by S Hoover I & Nancy went to N B's awhile PM he is not well. W. Cool
3 John helped Br N's thresh AM little boys Pressed Cane at JD's PM he got the loan of S Hoover's Press I & R Gourley dug a well at other place about 5 feet & Bricked it up up W. fine Cler growing
4 W. Morrison began digging in the well this morning I attended AM JM came PM to attend I & Herman took timber for Horse Power to Speights to get it dressed John & Flavius Plowed behind Cider house AM Scraped under new shed PM W. very Cold N.W. wind
5 boys Plowed I went to Green River AM I & Herman brought home some dressed boards from AB Ramer's PM. W. ground frose last night. Milder & Cler today
6 I took some Ceder logs to SM to get sawed into scantlings. AM got drill sharped PM we found a large stone in well we think we must blast it there is some water coming 3 1/2 Buckets this morning John & Herman scraped PM Flavius Plowed in big field rather hard behind Cider house W. milder
7 boys Plowed in big field Herman Plowed awhile PM we have Br C's Mare I went to Dr Taber AM am Troubled with Asthma in the evening W. Cloudy a little rain AM rainy this evening. the frost on the morning of the 5th wilted the turnip tops & Blackened the thistles
8 Three boys plowed AM & awhile PM I & WM blasted stone in bottom of well Br. N charged it then the well was so full of smoke we left it. W. squaaly AM mild
Oct 1881
Sundy 9 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on St John part of 1st C by Jos Barkey went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's after service they live at Mongolia on 50 acres that F inlaw bought before he died. W. fine warm Cler
10 John tended at well we took out stone this morning it was broken into 3 pieces there was nearly 2 feet of water this morning & coming faster this evening. W. Cold wind Cler
11 I took Emetic this morning before Breakfast , it operated pretty freely then I went to see surveyor P S Gibson he is running line between Lots 34 & 35 3rd Con of Pickering PM. JM tended well they Came home about 10 AM & said they struck a good spring W. east wind, pretty Cold Peter & Enos Hoover were here AM
12 Chored AM, had surveyor AM PM to run line between our lot & A McCreight in 5th Con Scarboro W. rain last night & awhile AM mild
13 all went to sale at Mother inlaws I went to Funeral of Michael Nighswander AM Br C & Pery Preached he was buried at 8th Con I bought Foxtrap 30 ct, 5 bags 20 cts each Kettle & Pot 65 ct sink 90 Plow Harness 40 12 Crocks 9 cts each W. Cloudy AM, fine Cler PM
14 John & Flavius plowed AM I & little boys Picked apples John drew load lumber I and Flavius made 50 gals Cider & Herman plowed PM. W. east wind rain this evening
15 Boiled Sauce John & Flavius went Trolling with B Diller PM Caught nothing too windy W. rain last night & awhile AM windy PM
Sundy 16 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona, little boys went to JD's I & Nancy went to Tilman Reesor's to see their little boy PM W. fine Cler October day
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Oct 1881
17 Three boys finished plowing big field I went to see new well it has about 8 feet of water W
18 I & Nancy went to funeral of Old Martin Nighswander he died on Sundy evening Sermon on {black space} by Br C Saml Hoover spoke too W. Cold damp raw wind from north 19 Carpenters began putting new wood on horse power AM
19 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I & Herman Picked apples PM John & Flavius Plowed on other place W. fine Cler white frost this morning
20 John & Flavius helped NB thresh about from 8 AM I & Herman drew in 50 bags Potatoes W. fine Cler
21 boys Plowed I & Herman drew 19 bags Potatoes last ot them W. white frost. tow Bingaman girls & Henry Betsner from Waterloo were here Br S's Menno & Lydia brought them
22 John & Flavius finished plowing at other place all that we intend to plow at present I & little boys Pulled most of Carrots W. showry Mild
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove except Flavius & Benjamin John & girls went to Saml Reesor's we Came home W. Cloudy mild
24 Pulled turnips with hoes the tops are wilted we cannot pull them by hand W. Cloudy a little drissly mild
25 I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws for a bed that she gave Nancy then we bought one of Jesse for $10.00 boys Pulled turnip W. Cler mild
26 I & John brought some Planks AM then pulled turnip W. hard frost last night, ground frose thawe out about 10 oclock
27 set Machine & threshed few oats AM boys pulled turnips & I helped A Moore to put old Pump into new well at other place & fix other pump PM W. frose last night very fine today This is the 24th anniversary of my wedding with Nancy & I have never regretted it yet
Oct Nov 1881
28 drew in 14 loads turnips W. strong east wind mild
29 Chored AM Picked Cider apples PM. John Herman & Benjamin made 30 gals Cider PM W. heavy rain from east last night & AM fine PM
Sundy 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 15 C by Saml Hoover D Nighswander & Ann Shirk were here PM NB's at supper W. fine
31 boys drew 9 loads turnips John & JM helped Pilkey thresh AM I took Tripps Man & Tools home this evening Killed pig & Boiled Sauce AM W. fine Cler
Nov 1 I went to Markham AM boys finished drawing turnips 4 loads. threshed 120 boxes barly & about 100 Oats PM new horse power & Machine runs well W. Cloudy AM Cler PM
2 Chored round barnyard AM I & Nancy went to Markham boys drew Carrots PM W. Cloudy AM fine PM
3 I & Nancy Br S & his wife started this morning on a visit to the state of Ohio visited a great many friends there in the County of Medina Wayne Mahonies & Columbian Called a few days in the state of New York arrived at home on the 26 found Children all well
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Nov 1881 Dec
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John he staid with Henry he has a cold, remarks & sermon by Br C on St Mark 3 {illegible scribble} W. squaal of snow AM
28 I went to Br S's AM & to Cherrywood PM. W. Cler sharp
29 I went to Markham AM I & boys husked Corn PM W. milder PM
30 Killed 9 hogs W. very fine
Dec 1 I helped NB's kill hogs W. fine
2 I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws John helped Br S's Kill hogs W. fine Mild.
3 I salted Meat AM I & Nancy went to Br S's PM his wife was taken sick on Thursday she is a little better R Gourley finished some drains in sod field he dug some while we were away, boys drew some earth behind new barn to fill up near the wall & they filled some drains PM. W. soft mild
Sundy 4 at home, some of the Children went to Meeting at Cobr's I wrote a letter to JL Lehman Children wrote one to Beglys & one to DR Lehman. W. Cloudy a litte soft snow thawing.
5 I helped Br N's Kill hogs boys finished plowing sod & began plowing next years fallow W. Milder
6 boys plowed in fallow W. mild
7 boys plowed I went to Cherrywood this Morning then I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's MN's were there W. blowed up very Cold & windy PM. freesing, very high wind tonight
8 I & Nancy helped AB's Kill hogs W. fine & Calm. frose hard
9 I went for Dr Tabor this morning Susanna & Herman have Diptheria I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cold
Dec 1881
John got Jess & Cent shod at Cherrywood PM This is Nancy's 42nd Birthday W. Cold & sharp
10 Chored AM boys went Shooting PM W. Cler
Sunday 11 at home AB's were here W. sharp
12 Set Machine & asked hands to thresh tomorrow W. rather windy
13 didnt do much I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening W. rained from east nearly all day
14 I & girls & John & Flavius went to Meeting at Ceder Grove PM Bishop D Gayman & wife & Deacon C Hoover & wife from Cayuga were there asked hands this AM to thresh tomorrow W. soft
15 threshed about 550 bus fall wheat Machine run very well W. Cler fine Gayman's & Hoover's were here awhile this morning
16 I & Nancy went to funeral of Daniel G Hoover Br C & Percy preached had supper at JH Ramer's got a piece of Venison. the funeral was at 100 PM W. fine, roads rough
17 Opened mouth of drains AM I went to Cherrywood & boys Cut a few logs in other bush PM. W. mild Cler
Sundy 18 boys & girls went to Meeting at Ceder Grove Nancy has a little touch of sore throat W. fine mild
19 I went to Markham AM boys asked hands to thresh tomorrow & cut up old rubbish W. fine mild
20 threshed about 150 bus fall wheat AM & 400 bus Oats PM Machine run very well W. fine mild, Cler PM
21 I helped Pilky Butcher AM Cleaned grist Wheat & some Oats PM W. Mild
22 Chored. John & Nancy took 6 geese & 4 Turkeys to Markham PM @ 75 cts each W. rainy nearly all day very mild
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Dec 1881 Jan 1882
23 I didnt do much boys & girls went to Funeral's of Henry Wismer's Child & old Joseph Laughlin they were both Buried at Ceder Grove at 10 AM. W. very cold North wind, frose hard
24 boys cut some logs I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM brought home grist W. Cler cold
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Ceder Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C A Burkholders were here PM. W. I & Nancy went to Martin Barkeys this evening W. fine
26 boys cut logs I & Nancy went to JD's PM W. cloudy mild Br S's were here this evening
27 boys Cut wood in old bush I went to Ceder Grove for new axe & handle PM. W. very fine
28 boys Cut few logs I helped Cut down tree & stub AM went to McMackons to look for a Gander PM. W. Cloudy
29 I brought home Gander this morning. boys Made walk to back pump AM done nothing PM D Stevenson Came & staid all night W. Cloudy & foggy
30 John helped NB & Br C's man dig a grave for Josephus Stover PM. he died yesterday PM I went to Br S's to get shell made W. rather Colder
31 I & Nancy & boys went to Funeral of Josephus Stover AM boys drew home few loads of wood out of old bush PM A Joseph Grove & Abraham Raymond brought Old John Stover & his daughters Hannah & Catherine Stover, after the funeral W. snowed nearly all AM pretty Cold
1882
Jan 1 Sunday at home all day Boys & girls went to Br C's John & girls went to Moyer's this evening W. pretty Cold
2 Boys went shooting W. Cler Cold
3 Cleaned wheat. W. squaals of snow AM. very Cold tonight Herman & Benjamin commenced going to school today
Jan 1882
4 I & John Cleaned grist of Chop & he took it to Mill very Cold
5 I & John Cleaned & mixed another grist of Chop & I took it to Mill John went apiece with me & shot a partridge at the rouge. W. rather milder
6 I & John took about 85 bus Clawson wheat to Ceder Grove Mills at #1.21 W. squaals of soft snow. Milder
7 I & girls went to Markham AM boys drew & piled some 6 fot wood in old bush AM WM Cut some boys drew home wood into shed PM I & Nancy went to MN's to stay all night W. Cloudy & mild rough sleighing, good wheeling
Sundy 8 went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover we left our horse at MN's went back to dinner & came home before dark W. Cloudy & drissly AM rain pretty heavy at noon. Mild
9 Chored AM I & John drew some wood on pile in old bush PM W. mild
10 I sifted Timothy seed John & girls went to AB's to rugging Bee & Cut feed W. Mild
11 I & John & Flavius drew 12 sawlogs W. snowed about 5 in last night, fair sleighing
12 I went to Markham with Cutter boys drew 6 logs W. mild sleighing getting thin Br S's Menno & Lydia were here with Frank Schuk & wife from Waterloo at dinner
13 I went to Whitevale & John drew 3 logs AM Chored & sifted Timothy seed PM John & girls went to Jacob Reesor's this evening. W. soft snow AM foggy PM
14 I & Adeline Susanna & Br C's Mary went to Toronto on Nippissing boys drew wood on pile W. fine thin sleighing to Millikins
Sundy 15 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 3 C by Saml Hoover John & girls went to Tilman's I & Nancy went to Peter's this evening W. fine mild
16 I & John drew wood awhile to JD's to see their son a few days old John drew wood in shed W. fine Cler
17 I & Nancy went to JB's W. mild very thin sleighing
18 Drew home some wood AM John drew 3 railcuts home from other bush PM W. rather Cold
19 I & John drew some wood on pile AM hitched up Colt Major PM & drove him 5 Miles. went very well, went to AB's this evening
20 I & John finished Drawing & piling wood except one load brought a pole from NB's swamp put it up in Meeting house yard for tying horses W. fine mild
21 Chored & Cleaned Timothy seed through fanning Mill. W. drissly rain a little snow last night. thawing today
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except a few of the little boys remarks & sermon on St John 14 C by Br C John Cook's & Lewis Reesor's were here PM W. very Cold North wind
23 Chored. W. very very Cold 20 deg below zero
24 I & John went to Markham to get Farmer & Nelly shod W very Cold AM Milder PM
25 John went to R Gourleys sawing Bee I Chored Saml Ramer's brought Emanuel Nighswander's from Maryland this evening Br N's Came with them. W. mild soft snow PM
26 John & Flavius sawed some logs & drew 1 AM drew 2 PM when the rain stopped then, rain all PM
27 John & Flavius sawed shingles timber & sawlogs W. very high wind last night blew down 13 of our pines & 4 barn roofs that we have heard of
28 I & boys cut logs Herman & Benjamin helped Br N clear up rubbish at their Barn AM W. soft & mild
Jan Feb 1882
Sundy 29 at home all day Br C's were here W. Cold NW. Wind Cler
30 I & John Made stairs in new horse feeding room & latches for some doors in new barn W. Cold
31 John & Flavius Cut logs I & little boys took 10 bus Oats to WM & brought 3 bags late Rose Potatoes from Br S's for seed AM. All went to Jenkins sale at Br N's farm at Uncle Ab old place PM. I bought Pitch fork 2 turnip hoes& Potatoe digger @ 10 cts set Double trees 40 cts W. pretty Cold. Clr R Walton was here at dinner
Feb 1 John & Flavius cut logs I took young sow to J Peters PM W. Cold west wind
2 John & Peter's man cut logs I & Flavius drew out some Hemlock wood. W. fine Clear all day west wind this evening
3 Boys Cut logs AM John Took 3 bus Peas to get chopped PM. W. Cler sharp Amos Weber & wife Came to stay all night
4 John & Adeline went visiting with Webrs W. east wind snow from east this evening
Sunday 5 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona the rest of us went to Br S's W. fine good wheeling
6 I & John Hitched up Colt went as far as Ceder Grove with sleigh W. fine I took Jess to Ceder Grove to get shod PM a little soft
7 I Nancy Herman & Flavius & Mary went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's & took home Benj Stover's Well digging utensils W. sharp AM Mild, showers of rain PM
8 John drew out Hemlock wood Br inlaw John Hoover's were here I was at Ceder Grove this AM
9 I & John Took about 21 bus oats to H C Mains in Markham @ 42 cts per Bus AM. got Br C's Honey Mill PM Cleaned some Wheat W. prety Cold
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Feb 1882
10 I & John Cleaned Wheat & grist Chop tailings & oats John took Chop to Ceder Grove Mills PM. W. very Cold NW wind
11 I & John took 42 Bus Clawson Wheat to Shirks @ $1.26 per Bus AM Cleaned another load PM. W. Cler sharp roads good
Sundy 12 Went to Meeting at Ceder Grove except Flavius & little ones John & girls went to A Burkholder's we came home W. Mild
13 John & Flavius Took 42 bus 20 bls Clawson Wheat to Shirks @ $1.26 AM they sawed wood in old bush PM W. soft shower of rain AM roads awful
14 John & Herman sawed wood AM in bush I went to A Hoover's AM to buy a quarter of Beef he is Buchering Butchering, we sawed wood at shed PM John & Herman drove to 19th with Colt this evening W. soft.freezing at night thawing in daytime
15 I & John hung up pork AM went to Bradshaw's sale PM W. very soft roads very bad
16 I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM John Stover's were here today W. Mild AM rain PM rainy at bedtime
17 John & Flavius helped Br C's thresh Clover AM Cleaned load of Wheat PM W pretty Cold NW wind Martha Cook & Susan Boyer were here today
18 Boys sawed wood in shed AM cleaned up shop & I put new glass in one of the windows PM W. very Cold east wind
Sundy 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd Jos Barkey Sermon on St Mat 5th C by Bishop Abraham Martin from Wookwich R'd Jos Barkeys were here PM We went to Br C's this evening John Flavius & girls went to JD's W. drissly rain & foggy this morning
20 I & Nancy & Br S's took Bishop A Martin & Joseph Martin & their wives from Br C's to JD's then to Martin Barkeys they were not at home then to AB's & then to A Moyer's to dinner then to Manasse Frets & to Jacob Reesors to supper & to our place all night W. Cler thawing some strong east wind this evening
Feb Mar 1882
21 I & Nancy took the Martins to NB's to dinner then Br C Came & helped take them to Menno Burkholder's & to Abraham Lehman's & to Saml Barkeys where we left them W. strong east wind snow & rain AM fine Cler PM
22 I & John drew out Hemlock wood. W. fine, some little snow AM
23 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St {blank space} by Bishop Martin went to JH Ramer's W fine Cler, thawing some sleighs at meeting
24 John & girls went to Saml Lehman's I helped Pilkey at Sawing Machine AM got lame back J Mainland helped PM Colin Reesor brought Noah Shants here to stay all night W. sharp this morning Cler today
25 John went visiting with Noah Shants W. fine roads good
Sunday 26 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans & to Enos Hoover's PM AB's were here PM. W. mild Cloudy PM
27 John helped Pilkey at sawing I went to Ceder Grove this morning MN's were here today W. mild
28 I & John took 41 bus wheat to Spinks @ $1.23 per Bus AM Cleaned 29 Bus Peas PM W. frose last night thawing today
Mar 1 I & John Chored AM went to Markham PM, rainy last night & AM Cler PM roads very muddy. mild
2 Chored I & John split some rails John took JM's grist Chop to Mill W. thawing
3 Chored & Cleaned grist wheat W. freesing at night thawing in day
4 John & Flavius sawed wood in old bush AM
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Mar 1882
I & John tapped 94 trees PM Sap runs very well then I brought home JM's grist & John took fat Cow to A Hoover's this evening W. frose hard last night thawing today little boys went to Br C's Thomas's sawing Bee PM
Sundy 5 at home Br S's were here PM girls went to Cober's W. drissly AM
6 Boiled sap boys sawed wood W. Cold NW wind
7 Boiled sap W. Cold
8 Finished about 2 gals Molasses AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. east wind
9 Chored. W. soft snow AM rain from east PM Milder
10 I & 3 boys helped Br S's thresh with steamer W. some soft snow last night & today
11 I got Cent shod at Ceder Grove F Johnson is working in the Ceder Grove shop now. then I walked to Sparta to see C Patton to Make a crib for the new well at other place the Bricks all fell in asked hands PM to thresh on Monday W. mild Cler
Sunday 12 Nancy the girls & few of boys went to Meeting at Ceder Grove Br C's children & Man were here this evening W. soft snow nearly all day thawing mild
13 threshed all AM without stopping about 400 bus Oats about 50 bus Wild goose spring wheat got done soon after 3 PM. W. fine Clear, sharp thawing in Middle of day JD's were here this evening
14 Boys sawed wood. We went to Frets PM
15 Cleaned grist 20 Bus Wheat AM I & John took ti to Ceder Grove Mills PM W. Cold sharp
16 Peter & Mother inlaw were here John & Flavius went to NB's Sawing Bee PM. W. sharp, Cler freesing at night thawing in day
17 I walked to Whitevale AM Paid Dr Tabor his Bill $19.00. AM went to see C Patton P.M he was not at home W. east wind, Cler
Mar 1882
18 I & boys split few rails & cut wood behind Cider house & little boys drew it in shed. I & Flavius brought home grist flour PM. W. strong East wind
19 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John 5 C by Saml Hoover Uncle Saml Reesor & B F's wife & Tilmans were here. Peter & wife PM W. some rain last night fine today
20 Boiled sap all day boys sawed & split wood tapped about 36 more spiles today fine run yesterday & today
21 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. strong storm soft snow from east all AM. mild
22 Boiled sap all day W. pretty Cold
23 Boiled sap AM Finished about 11 quarts today. W. Cold & windy
24 Boys flailed rakings in new barn yesterday & today I & Nancy went to Br C's PM. W. Cold wind
25 Boys sawed wood I went to David Burkholder's sale PM Bought Pruning sheers @ 75 cts W. Cler Cold air from east
Sundy 26 I & Nancy & little boys went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews C by Saml Hoover went to Motherinlaws PM W. Cloudy AM rain all PM
27 Chored gathered Sap Boys sawed wood I went to tell some Neighbours that John L Reesor died yesterday Morning he will be Buried tommorrow W. showry AM Cler windy PM
28 Boiled Sap all day W. fine
29 Boiled all last night & all day Boys went shooting W. fine AM Cloudy PM a little rain this evening. Br C's were all here this evening eating Taffy we have made about 10 galls of Molasses sap run well today & yesterday & Monday PM
30 Boiled sap all day, sap run all last night. frose up towards morning run again PM W. windy
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Mar Apr 1882
31 Boiled sap all day Nancy sugared off about 20 lbs sugar on the stove today W. dine sap didnt run last night nor today W. wind turned to east PM ground white with snow this morning
April 1 Sugared off 24 1/2 lbs sugar AM I & John went to Cedar Grove for Chop PM W. fine sap run some PM
Sundy 2 I & Nancy went to NB's W. fine Cler sap run well
3 Boiled Sap all day W. east wind didnt run much today sharp thunder shower yesterday Morning before daylight
4 Boiled sap all day sugared off about 44 lbs today W. fine slight shower PM. not Much sap Patton worked a little on crib of well PM
5 I & John helped Patton finish Crib & put it in well got done about 3 PM Flavius Boiled then we sugared off 20 lbs W. fine Cler east wind not much sap
6 Boys sawed wood PM I went to Ceder Grove this evening W. Cloudy rain from east this evening
Good Friday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C Br N's & Jesse Hoover were here PM W. fine Cler
8 Boiled sap all day boys sawed wood W. fine
Easter Sundy 9 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by Saml Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Br S's PM John & girls went home W. fine Cler
Easter Mondy 10 boys went shooting & fishing JB's were here I sugared off 21 lbs sugar this evening that I boiled on Saturday W. frose hard last night sharp wind today. Cold
April 1882
11 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Saml Raymond at Dicksons hill Sermon by Saml Hoover & John Boyer went to see Nancys Uncle Christian Hoover W. very Cold. North wind Boys sawed shingle timber AM, pulled down board fence from barn to bush PM
12 boys sawed shingle timer I & Herman went to S.M. PM W. cold
13 boys sawed shingle timber I went to Ceder Grove AM done nothing PM have bad Cold W. Cold wind, rather milder Sap runs pretty well
14 Boys pulled down some fence back of Orchard AM Put in logs at SM PM. I & Herman boled Sap Enos Hoover's were here W. fine
15 Drew home lumber & Boiled sap Made fine lot Molasses yesterday & today, freeses at night & fine warm in the day
Sundy 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy. John Stovers wife came here from Meeting house this morning her Child was sick so Nancy staid with her. remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Jos Barkey, John Stover's Deacon C Hoover's Children Simon Hoover's Children & Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here PM. W. Cold NW wind JH Ramer's were here at supper John Stover's staid all night
17 I Boiled sap boys brought home last of lumber & plowed in some furrows AM W. fine warm
18 I began sowing Oats in west half of field behind Cider house. Then boys went fishing to big Rouge with Ben Diller Caught 42 suckers then I & Nancy went to Br inlaws
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April 1882
John Hoover's & I went to sale of Old Martin Nighswander's effects bought shovl @ 35 cts W. very fine & warm boys finished Oats & began in big sod field are sowing it with Oats too.
19 began sowing again, began to rain about 8 AM wet all day
20 Cleaned 50 bush Oats for Br N @ 45 cts & laid up fence AM I & John went to Markham PM W. Cloudy AM Cold wind PM.
21 Finished big sod field with Oats & began sowing barley in west end of big field W. Cold NW wind Cler
22 Finished barley in west end of big field about 4 acres then sowed in field back of barn till night W. frose last night, fine today
Sundy 23 John Flavius & girls went to AB's we went to JD's they were not at home then little boys went to Br N's PM Aunt Lissy B. was here today W. Cold in the night fine today W. Cold in the night fine today
24 boys fixed some fence at other place this morning then we sowed some grasseed on fall wheat south of bush. Boys sowed barley in field back of barn, PM. W. frose hard last night, fine
25 I & Nancy went to M inlaws for some seed Peas that I bought of Jesse @ 75 cts per Bus boys Brought in sap Buckets this morning finished Barley behind barn & rolled it PM Flavius began ganging on other Place PM. W. frose last night fine today. We tapped 140 spiles, made 130 lbs of sugar and 16 1/2 gals Molasses
26 began sowing on other place Herman rolled at home with Cent & Colt Mayor we are working him.
May 1882
22 I John, Flavius, Thomas & Br S's Isaac went fishing to Kirkhams on Big Rouge Caught about 2 doz suckers & 80 f{illegible} Catfish & some flat fish, Cut seed Potatoes PM W. fine rain all PM
23 Boys finished splitting shingle bolts AM Bored post holes north of shop & I moved Shoemaker Foster from Lapps house to one of Br S's houses PM. W. fine Cler
24 all went to Meeting at Hebron to hear Two Bauman's S. & M from Waterloo (Br C is not at home) old John Barkey JB's & Simon Hoover's were here PM Boys Cut up pine limbs in other Bush PM. W. Cler
25 Boys plowed in fallow
26 Flavius & Herman plowed I & John Made new Picket fence west of house I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine warm
27 Planted Cane Pop & Ohio Corn this morning then planted Potatoes till rain stopped us about 3 PM rained all PM
Whitsundy 28 at home Br S's were here & Br C's Children & hired Man, Menno Stover, Br C & Br N Came home this evening there were in Wallace & Clinton Townships W. Cloudy this morning
Whitmondy 29 at home Boys went Fishing to Mouth of Rouge with B Diller & Br C & Thomas they got 29 fine fish W. Cler windy
30 Finished planting Potatoes AM planted Cow Corn Trimmed some apple trees PM washed sheep after supper W. quite warm I took Susanna to Dr Tabor AM she has some affection of the throat
31 Trimmed trees AM Cleaned 10 bus Oats for C Morrison PM @ 50 cts per bus W. Cloudy rainy
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June 1882
June 1 John & Herman took 2 loads shingle bolts to AB Ramers W. windy I & Flavius set posts from barn to bush
2 Flavius & Herman took 1 load bolts AM I & John let down some posts at end of lane that were raised by Frost AM sheared sheep PM W. slight shower's warm
3 I & Flavius took last load Bolts & John drew load wood to Milliken for Br S AM Chored PM W. rain very heavy tonight & all PM
Sundy 4 Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Ceder Grove AB's were here PM. W. Cler
5 I took Mare Nell to C Tran's this Morning nailed on boards on fence from barn to bush W. Cler
6 John drew 2 loads wood for Br S I & Flavius finished fence W. warm John Stover's were here for seed Potatoes
7 I & Nancy & Br N's went visiting with Pennsylvania friends Deacon Jacob Reesor & wife P Oberholtses & wife & daughter C Hosteter & C Reesor we went to aunt Lissy then to Jesse Reesor's & to I Moyer to dinner then to AB's & to Jacob Reesor at supper then Reesor's & Oberholtser's were here all night the other two were here last night
8 I & Nancy & Br C went visiting with Pennsylvania friends first to Aunt Lissy's then to JD's for dinner then awhile to Peter Reesors then to Tilman Reesor's then to Uncle Josephus Reesor's to supper then to Milliken Station where they took train to Toronto Br N went with them W. heavy thunder shower PM We drove in a heavy rain a few Miles
9 Sawed up old timber behind Cider house AM fixed leans behind barn PM I & John went to Markham after supper got him new Pair fine Boots. W. fine Cler
10 Flavius ganged in fall plowed part of fallow I & John made new platform round pump PM John took mares to Trans after supper
Jun 1882
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on 1st Timothy 1 C 15 V by {blank space} Suderman a Russian Mennonite from Kansas. SE Thomas Gibness, Henry Hoover & two girls Enos Nighswander & two girls Br inlaw Peters & Grandmother were here PM grandmother is staying a few days
12 Boys ganged & harrowed in fallow I went to Cherrywood to look for Ta{illegible} AM Deacon David Martin was here to supper Joseph Weber & wife Came to stay all night W. fine
13 I & Nancy went visiting with Webers first to Jacob Reesor's then to AB's to dinner then to S Moyers & to Aunt Lissys to supper then we took them to Lewis Reesor's grandmother went visitng with us today W. fine warm Cler boys finished harrowing fallow John brought 500 2 in tiles then they pulled some Pidgeon weed at other place
14 Boys plowed in turnip ground AM Chored PM quite showry PM
15 began to draw dung shower stopped us at about 9 O' I went for B{illegible} Mare Jess could not get up he says she is Parylised got her up after dinner boys topped Thistles PM Nancy & grandmother went to Br S's & Br N's today
16 Drew dung with 2 teams & 3 Waggons W. very warm JM filled
17 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Butter 18 ct eggs 18 cts boys plowed turnip ground & harrowed Potatoes AM Scuffled Corn till heavy rain stopped them about suppertime we drove in to Tilman Reesor's didnt get wet very heavy rain north Creeks very high
Sundy 18 at home all day JD's were here PM. W. fine Cooler
19 John & Flavius plowed in fallow at other place I & Herman made little house near pump for tank to hold patent milk Cans
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June 1882
we are handling our milk on a new system we skim the cream night & morning the Cans are kept under water all the time they Cost $2.50. W. Cler very windy PM
20 I & Nancy & some of Children took wool to SB Lehman's Flavius plowed AM helped John & Herman pull Pidgeon weed at other place PM. W. fine Cool
21 Boys finished drawing dung on fallow JM filled I finished Milkhouse & put Tank into it W. pretty warm
22 Flavius & Herman scuffled Corn & John finished plowing turnip ground AM John plowed fallow at other place PM W. pretty warm, we planted some Potatoes where Carrots missed R Gourley began some drains in fallow today I & Nancy went to Br inlaws Peter's to stay all night
23 started with Peter's & Mother inlaw to Laskey in the Township of King arrived there soon after 10 AM at Anthony Lehman's had a good look around the place started for home soon after 3 PM had supper at Peter's where we had left our horse got home about 10 PM W. pretty warm, few drops of rain AM Dominion Elections on Tuesday East York Elected Hon A MCKensie 200 Maj
24Boys finished fallow at other place AM I & boys except John went to sale at Jesse Reesor's he lives at Danl Hoover's house where to old man live I bought Horse Blanket @ 15 ct W. pretty warm I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove this evening
Sunday 25 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona, we were at home all day W. warm
26 Sowed turnips. W warm
27 Boys drew dung on pile at other place W. pretty warm I took Flavius & Adeline to Milliken this evening they are going to Niagara with Br S & Isaac & Emma
28 John & Herman done Scarboro road work with team W. warm
29 I took Susanna to Dr she is not well I brought home Flavius & Adeline then we hoed & scuffled Potatoes I & John cut out a watering trough
Jun July 1882
another bush. PM W. fine warm
30 drew dung on pile at other place began to rain about 3 PM. Cool
July 1 boys plowed in fallow I & Herman spread dung W. Cloudy cool
Sundy 2 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks & sermon on Acts 2 C by R'd S Hoover we went to Br N's this PM W. fine Cool John sprained his ankle at Br S's this evening, Couldn't walk home
3 Flavius & Herman plowed I & Benjamin spread dung I went for D Tabor to see John's ankle he thinks there is no Break John can get around with Crutches W. fine Cool
4 Flavius & Herman plowed didnt go out after dinner till after supper. dropping rain didn't amount to much Cool
5 Flavius & Herman plowed I spread dung. W. very heavy rain this evening I Chored AM boys plowed PM W. fine a little Cloudy
7 I & Abram went to Toronto sold Butter 20 ct boys scuffled & hoed Corn W. fine pretty warm
6 I & boys hoed in Corn till supper then Flavius took Jess to Trans other boys brought load of edgings John's foot getting better W. fine
Sundy 9 all went to Meeting except John & Benjamin remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover Martin Nighswander widow & her daughter Fanny were here at dinner & David Burkholder & Martin Barkeys at supper W. pretty warm. Cloudy
10 all hoed Corn finished till noon Scuffled & hoed feed Corn & some of Potatoes PM. W. warm fine shower PM Br N's John brought 2 Pensylvanian girls & one from Clinton PM
11 Flavius & Herman plowed Knoll fallow John & Benjamin spread dung & hoed Potatoes I went to Markham AM Saml Brownsperger's were here PM W. fine warm
12 Flavius harrowed fallow on this place Herman Scuffled Corn W. rather Cloudy {illegible} waggon {illegible} rake {??}
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July 1882
13 I went to Markham AM Flavius went fishing with Br C's Thomas to Mouth of Rouge Caught fine Mess John & Herman Made Bridge into west barn floor began to Paint Cookhouse fine rain last night W. fine Cler
14 Flavius & Herman went to S Lehman John & Benjamin made fence from shop to back gate I Painted outside of Cook house & wood shed W. fine Cler
15 John & Flavius mae fence from shop to gate at water trough Herman scuffled turnips AM then boyus drew in 2 loads of hay at other place PM raked & Cocked 2 more loads after supper I Painted all day Flavius took both Mares to Trans after supper W. warm
Sundy 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St Mark 1 C by R'd S Hoover went to JB's to dinner & to D Nighswanders at supper W. fine warm
17 Boys drew home 2 loads hay from other place I painted outside of wood shed & Kitchen W. Cler
18 John began mowing in Meadow half past ten. Mowed all day I went to Markham PM. W. fine rain AM JM mowed in swail PM
19 John finished Mowing Meadow I got Nell shod W. Warm shower Boys painted inside of Kitchen at noon
20 I went to Toronto boys & JM raked & Cocked Meadow & some at other place I sold Eggs 22ct Butter 22 cts Oats 50 Cts W. fine
21 I & boys drew in 10 loads out of Meadow. W. showers went round a very little rain at different times
22 I got Jess shod AM boys drew in 1 load at home AM JM helped PM drew in 3 loads at other place & brought home 2 raked & cock swail at home after supper W. warm
Sunday 23 I & Nancy & Children went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C Sermon on St. {blank space} by R'd S Hoover went to MN at dinner & to Simon Hoover's at supper W. very warm
24 Brought 2 loads from other place AM & 2 out of swail & 2 rakings PM W. very warm
25 drew in 1 load out of little orchard & 1 load rakings from other place AM
July 1882
Boys hoed Potatoes & finished thining turnips & I went to Markham PM W. very warm close & sultry the lines of the Ontario & Quebec Railway has been located at last The Toronto & Ottawa has been Transpferred to the Nippissing & other roads, the Nippissing Guage has been Widened The Ontario & Quebec runs west of Ceder Grove about half a Mile Crosses the sideroad at the north end of Grandfather's Mill road Corsses the N West Corner of the Ira White farm work Commenced on Monday
26 I & boys done our Markham roadwork cut down hill near Br C's. W. very very warm 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade
27 Flavius & Herman harrowed fallow I & John Put London Purple Bug Poison on Potatoes AM I Painted outside of Cookhouse on west side on stoop Boys Cleaned grist & 10 bags Oats PM began Cutting road around wheat south of bush after supper W. very warm a little rain after supper
28 I & John took 21 1/2 bus Oats to HC Man's in Markham @ 50 cts AM Cut west end of wheat south of bush PM I took Susanna to Dr Tabor after supper W. fine pretty warm pretty heavy thunder storm last night
29 I took Susanna to Dr again this morning (he was not at home) last night) boys began Cutting wheat again. broke reaper toung I & Flavius got a scantling at Br S's Made new tongue PM Cut east end of wheat till supper W. pretty warm
Sunday 30 John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's Flavius went with Br C's youngster's 6 Converts were Baptised Noah Baker & his wife, John & Christian Ramer (Jonas Ramer's sons) Samuel & Elizabeth Wideman
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July Aug 1882
We went to JD's they were not at home W. fine
31 began to cut Barly behind barn JM helped bind PM. W. fine Cler
Aug 1 Finished Cutting Barly behind barn till noon Benjamin began Cutting in west end of big field we are not binding that Herman & Flavius are binding after WM at other place. began to rain about 4 PM. rainy yet
2 Brought home grist AM JM came PM shocked Barly behind barn Cut raod round fall wheat east of dam cut one round with reaper Benj'm finished barley west end of big field till supper W. drissly AM Cler PM
3 Cut fall wheat till supper Then JM & John shocked barly at other place I & Nancy went to Markham W. pretty warm
4 JM didnt come today WM finished at other place till noon so Flavius & Herman Came home & helped us we got Fall wheat all shocked I cut some spots south of bush that were too green when we cut the rest after supper W. very close warm
5 shocked fall wheat at other place & Cut about 13 acres barly that was so Crinkled that WM Coudnt cut it with the Cradle, AM drew in oads of barley north of bush PM W. very warm Cler
Sundy 6 all wen to tMeeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover on St Mat 5 C by Br C little Abraham Grove's were here after service W. warm pretty heavy thunder storm this evening, fine rain
7 John & Flavius Plowed fallow at other place W. warm heavy rain PM
8 Boys went to plow heavy rain stopped them about 9 AM. warm
9 Boys plowed PM I & little boys trimmed some Barly & fixed wheat shocks PM Wheat & Barley are sprouting a little W. Cleared up
10 I & Herman went to Toronto sold Butter 25 eggs 21 W. fine Boys drew in few loads barly PM
11 drew in wheat & barly all day
12 drew in last of fall wheat & some barly rain stopped us 4 PM light rain
Sunday 13 boys & gilrs went to Br C's I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's PM. W. fine Cool
14 Finished drawing in Barly at home AM drew in all Barly at ohter Place PM & 2 loads fall wheat W. pretty warm Cler strong W wind PM
15 Finished drawing fall Wheat at other Place AM Benjamin raked Wheat stubble at home I & Herman drew them in 3 loads PM Jm & the other boys Cut Oats n field behind Cider house W very warm thunder storm went round north.
16 John helped A McCreight thresh JM & Flavius Cut road round big Oat field AM I took Susanna to D Tabor AM Cut last of Oats behind Cider house till supper heavy shower after supper. pretty warm
17 I got Cent shod AM began Cutting Oats in big field PM. washer broke in Pitman wrist had to run to Ceder Grove for new one. W. fine Cool
18 Cut Ots all day nearly finished I & Nancy went to Saml Reesors after supper. I have Erysipilas on my face got Mrs Saml to Charm it. W. fine cool
19 Finished Cutting little piece of Oats in big field this morning then boys shocked till noon then Flavius finished shocking till supper then he got Nell shod John Herman & Benjamin Pulled Peas PM. I didnt do much face is pretty bad W. fine JM helped Pilky thresh
Sunday 20 John & girls went to Meeting at Altona with Br N's Jacob I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's W. fine
21 Cut Oats at other place with reaper WM Cradled around stumps got done till supper when it began to rain didnt get all bound
22 boys finished plowing fallows at other palce Herman harrowed fallow at home AM set threshers Machine
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Aug Sept 182
I asked hands to thresh tommorow PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove W. rain pretty heavy last night, Cloudy today
23 Threshed 381 Boxes Barly all went well till we Cleaned the floor when something went into Cylinder & Broke a spike which Bothered us a little. W. dull Cloudy this Morning. Cleared up today fine
24 John harrowed fallow at home Flavius ganged barly stubble west end of big field Herman raked wheat and barly stubble at other place AM Benj'n raked barly stubble at home & boys drew rakings PM. W. Cler
25 boys bound some Oats at other place & Came home & finished pulling Peas till dinner I ganged last of barly stubble 4 acres drew in all Peas 8 loads PM W. very warm
26 drew in 14 loads Oats JM helped W pretty warm
Sundy 27 I & Nancy & little Ones went to AB's W. fine
28 Finished drawing in Oats at home 7 loads & then drew in 5 loads at other place. W. pretty warm
29 John helped Peter Reesor thresh Flavius Herman & Benj'n drew in 2 loads loose Oats at other place AM Flavius helped NB thresh PM I got Farmer shod. W. warm 30 Herman ganged in Pea ground
30 Flavius helped NB thresh John, Herman & Benj'n drew in 4 loads Oats at other place which finishes our harvest I went to Markham AM ganged Pea ground PM. W. prety warm
31 Boys began ridging fallow I went to Claremont to Tailor PM. W. warm
Sept 1 John & Herman ridged fallow Flavius ganged Barly stubble at other Place I helped Br C's draw in Oats AM W. misty this morning, warm
2 Boys ridged Flavius finished ganging AM I helped Br C's finish drawing Oats PM. W. warm fine rain tonight some thunder
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron Lords supper was celebrated today Jesse Hoover and Abraham Hoover's from 6 Con Markham were here W. fine Cler
Sept 1882
4 Boys plowed John harrowed fallow at other place AM. W. fine
5 John & Flavius plowed Herman drew dung with 2 waggons JM filled W. fine east wind
6 Herman drew dung I filled John helped Br N's thresh Flavius finished ridging fallow AM began in stubble ground PM I brought 15 bus Scott seed wheat from MC Flrets this evening W. warm Cler east wind
7 John harrowed fallow Flavius & Herman plowed in Barley & Peas stubble
8 John sowed Fallow with seed wheat that we got from NB it is Called Kyme wheat Came from Pennsylvania
9 John & Flavius Plowed in stubble I partly made a drying house for drying apples Br. C helped to Commence it
Sundy 10 John Flavius & girls went to JD Ramer Benj'n & Abram went to Br S's JD & AB's Lissy & Martha were here PM W. fine
11 John Herman & JM drew dung at other place Flavius finished stubble plowing 7 harrowed & Rolled in it 12 I took Jess to BS's AM got shoe removed she is lame. didnt help took here to Burrows PM he told me is was in fetlock fine
12 I began sowing stubble land John & Herman finished dung AM 2 boys Plowed at other place PM W warm
13 I finished sowing stubble AM 3 boys Plowed PM JB was here at noon thunder shower tonight
14 3 boys Plowed John had to help fight fire at Milroys PM W. very strong west wind
15 boys plowed John & Herman helped Br S thresh PM with team I & Flavius Plowed PM W. fine
16 John & Flavius helped Br S's thresh with team I went to Claremont for my Clothing AM Herman plowed W. fine
Sunday 17 at home John Cober's were here. W. fine Cler
18 Finished Plowing & sowing at other place about 10 acres sowed Amber wheat got it from Br S's W. very warm 88 deg in shade
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Sept 1882
19 Flavius helped Br N's AM John & Herman finished harrow at other place and we furrowed out at home AM John & Flavius made 45 gals Cider PM I went to sale of the Coxworth farm PM JD bought it @ 78 per acre W. fine shower at noon
20 John helped NB's thresh with one horse Flavius helped Br N's harrow with team I went to see Tripp AM he had a very bad fall about 2 months ago he is up again but he Cannot work yet for awhile helped Boil sauce PM Joseph Barkeys daughter Susan MCavanaugh was here at supper. W Cool N wind
21 Thanksgiving day all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Br C on St Luke 14 C by Br C Benj'n Diller was here at noon I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's PM. W. east wind light rain through the middle of the day
22 Chored threshed few Peas AM John helped Br N's thresh PM Flavius & Herman began Plough in Oat stubble back of Cider house W. very heavy rain last night. Creeks full dam full fine Clear PM rained nearly all AM
23 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold Oats 46 cts Butter 26 cts eggs 20 cts. John helped Br S's thresh Flavius & Herman plowed W. fine
Sundy 24 all went to Meeting at Ceder Groves remarks & sermon on St {blank space} by Br C I & Nancy & little ones went awhile to Br C's PM W. fine Cool Cler
25 three boys finished plowing oat stubble behind Cider house then began in fall wheat stubble I went to Ceder Grove AM Chored PM W. pretty cool last night fine today
26 Three boys plowed. W. fine
27 John & Flavius helped Br C's thresh with team I & Nancy went to John Widemans & Called at S Lehman's for our Cloth. W. east wind, fine this is my 46th Birthday
28 Three boys finished plowing wheat stubble AM Cleaned load of barly PM W. fine
29 I & John took 52 bus 24 barly to Bay @ 67 ct Flavius & Herman began topping corn W. fine
Sept Oct 1882
30 John & Benj took 56 bus barly to Bay @ 67 ct rest of us topped Corn W. fine I & Nancy went to went to Meeting at Altona
Sundy Oct 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd E Snider from Waterloo Sermon on {blank space} by Jacob Mensch from Pennsylvania B Hoover's & Herman & Elias Lehman were here. Snider & Mensch & his wife & Mrs Tyson were here this morning I & Nancy went to Br S's this evening the Pensylvania visitor's are leaving tommorrow there were nine here another Preacher Called C Alleback & his wife W. fine
2 John & Herman took 62 bus to Bay at 67 cts W. fine nights Cool
3 John & Abram took 75 bus to Bay at 67 cts W. fine Cler
4 John took 47 bus to Bay @ 78 cts I & Flavius brought some Mortar from Colin Reesor to fix House at other place AM W. fine warm I went to Markham PM east wind
5 John & Flavius took 57 bus @78 Cts AM began digging Ptoatoes PM w. fine warm
6 John went to Fair at Markham for the first time I & rest of boys dug Potatoes. I & Nancy went to Manasse Frets PM his wife has broken her leg about 2 weeks ago W. fine like September we have had a long spell of very fine weather
7 dug Potatoes W.
Sundy 8 I & Nancy & some of little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd Jos Barkey sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by R J Wideman went to JH Ramers PM W. fine warm
9 Finished digging Potatoes W. fine heavy squaal of rain & wind about noon
10 dug a few Potatoes belonging to Boys & Picked apples W. cooler, Cler
11 Three boys began plowing in Oat stubble W. pretty Cool this morning
12 I & Nancy went to Simon Hoover's AM, his wife has been sick, is better again Herman got Cent shod three boys plowed PM W. Cold east wind
13 Flavius helped Peter Reesor thresh I went to Markham AM
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Oct 1882
John & Herman plowed AM I helped PM W. cool east wind W. fine rain tonight
14 Boys plowed. W. fine
Sundy 15 I & Nancy went to Martin Barkeys. Went to Br S's awhile this evening his wife is sick. W. fine
16 John & Flavius & Herman plowed AM I & Herman made 70 gals Cider PM John & Flavius finished Oat stubble W. fine Cler
17 Boiled sauce John & Flavius began plowing at other place PM W. fine rain AM
18 Boiled Sauce Herman plowed Potato ground Flavius helped Br N's thresh in Pickering John & Herman Plowed at other place W. fine
19 John helped Br N's thresh Flavius helped D Hoover's thresh I went to George Stonehouse for some water lime to fix Cistern Herman plowed Potato ground W. Cold wind
20 Pumped out Cistern AM boys finished plowing at other place except fallow & I mixed Mortar for J Sprague to fix plastering at house at other place W. white frost this morning the first this season, fine today
21 boys Picked apples I tended Sprague at house at other place AM then he fixed Cistern PM he mended the broken place with Bricks we are boarding 7 men that are building a Telephone from Montreal to Toronto they came last night W. slight frost last night Sundy Pre Peter Martin & wife C. Snider & wife came this evening they were here at supper then I went with them to Br C's
Sundy 22 I & Nancy took Sniders & Martins wife to Meeting at Ceder Grove remarks by R'd Jac Wideman sermon on St John 2 by R'd P Martin Br C then married Isaac Wideman & Ester Reesor in Public Meeting we took Martins & Snider to Br N's & then to JD's W. fine
23 Boys Cleaned out Cistern there was a lot of Clay in the bottom of it AM {illegible scribble} They shot 5 Black squirrels & picked apples PM. W. fine
Oct Nov 1882
24 I & John bought a Ceder log off Br S & had it sawed into 3 1/2 in planks & Covered Cistern PM rest of boys cleaned some wheat W. fine the Telephone Men passed our place today they came up the 3rd Con of Pickering & are going west on our Townline & then to Toronto.
25 I took grist to Green Pines Mills 12 Bus this Morning Boys Pulled Turnips W. fine no frost or dew last night
26 I brought home grist this Morning then helped finish pulling turnips & drew 2 loads this evening Telephone Men left this PM. W. very fine
27 I & Nancy went to Markham AM boys drew 22 loads I helped PM. W. very very fine this is 25th anniversary of our Wedding
28 John & Flavius helped Pilkey thresh I & little boys drew last of turnips 3 loads & husked some Corn I went to Ceder Grove & to Cheese Factory this evening W. Cool east wind
Sundy 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Hebrews {illegible} C by R'd Jos Barkey, David Hane's were here W. fine rain last night one of the Telephone Men was here at supper
30 put pump into Cistern this morning then brought in Potatoes out of our pit I & John Cut Clover seed & Flavius & Herman scraped some of barnyard & drew scrapings on field back of Cider house I went to AB's this evening W. fine Cler
31 I & Nancy went to Mrs Th{illegible}es boys Cleaned Pens JM threshed yesterday then they drew 5 loads Corn. W. shower this morning & PM very warm & growing weather
Nov 1 Picked apples I & Flavius took 12 bus Peas to get Chopped at Br S's W. fine Cler threshed 7 Boxes oats this evening
2 John Made about 30 gals Cider AM Boiled sauce PM. W. getting colder I have Boil on face
3 Boys took in 2 waggon loads Potatoes W. Cold last night ground frose
4 Took in one load Potatoes John & Herman took Clover seed one load to A B's to get threshed, we threshed 25 bus oats with 4 horses this evening W. Boys Made 85 gos Cider
Sunday 5 young folks went to Cobers Meeting Br C was here today W. fine
6 John brought 23 bunches shingles
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Nov 1882
from AB Ramers AM Flavius & Herman plowed in root ground John helped PM. W. fine
7 Boys finished root ground W. fine
8 I & Flavius brought 600 Bricks from Links Brickyard 6th Con Markham AM John & Herman began plowing behind barn Flavius drew in pumpkins & 1 load wood & I went to Cherrywood PM W. very fine roads wonderfull good
9 Three boys plowed S B Lehman's were here W. very fine, looks like rain
10 I & Herman took 26 1/2 bus Peas to Br S's this morning then I went to Markham with Br S & Herman helped Flavius plow John helped JD's thresh Flavius & Herman drew 3 loads Corn PM. W. fine Cler
11 all drew last of Corn {illegible} loads I brought home Pea Chop this evening W. very warm & fine like September
Sunday 12 at home AB's were here awhile PM Br C & his family were here this evening W rain all AM drissly sometimes PM
13 Husked Corn JM threshed about 20 bus Oats after dinner I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. rain & soft snow AM thawed again PM.
14 John went & brought P Steinhoff this Morning then we began Cleaning Out well at other place W. Cler
15 Tended Steinhoff I & Herman drew a log to SM AM John & Herman brought 500 Bricks from Links PM. W frose last night thawed today
16 John & Herman plowed I & Flavius tended Steinhoff, finished well he Bricked it from bottom W. Cler Telephone Men put up wire today
17 I & John brought home 3 in slats for Corn Crib Flavius & Herman brought home Cattle from other place then we fixed stables I went to JD's then husked Corn PM W. snowed about 3 in last night Cler, pretty Cold
18 Chored & put apples in Cellar AM Boys plowed PM I went to Cedar Grove AB's were here this evening W. thawed a little
Sundy 19 all went to Meeting at Ceder Grove except Susanna & Benjamin remarks & sermon on St Mat 25 by S Hoover Br C was not there he has swelled face Sam felt like talking awhile in English, went went to Peter B Ramers after service W. fine pretty Mild
20 Moved Machine to Other place W. mild Br N's & NB's were here last night
21 Threshed at Other place about 110 bus fall wheat 125 barly & 50 bus Oats didnt get all Oats threshed went well W. fine mild Jacob Kindey was buried today
Nov Dec 1882
22 I helped Br C Kill hogs boys husked Corn & plowed PM W. fine mild
23 worked on Corn Crib & boys finished plowing behind barn. W. rainy nearly all day
24 wen to Meeting except John he has black eye horse struck him with his head remarks by Br C sermon on Romans 12 C 11 V by R'd Menno Cressman from Wilmot husked Corn PM W. soft snow AM wind from North not Cold Cressman & wife Moses Martin & wife Absolon Snidoer & wife came here to staly all night
25 we & Br N took Visitors to Miliken I & Nancy went to Toronto with them heard today that Jonas Ramer's wife & Jacob Wideman's wife both died last night. W. fine mild Cloudy
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Luke 7 C by Br C W. snowed from east all day
27 I & Susanna went to Funeral of Jonas Ramer's wife sermon on Rev 14 C 13 V by R'd Joseph Barkey S. Hoover spoke a while we went to Peter Hoover's to dinner John & Flavius drew 7 sawlogs very fair sleighing, we went with Cutter about 5 in snow fell. sharp this morning
28 I & Nancy helped AB's Kill hogs boys drew 9 logs W. sharp this morning
29 boys drew 1 log AM snowed some then we Made new bunk for sleigh they drew 3 PM I & Flavius finished Corn Crib & Carried some Corn into it Br S's were here this evening W. mild
30 Had Br S's Oxen & horse team AM drew 7 big logs John took 1 load hardwood to Millikin PM for H Clark @ 23.75 W. fine
Dec 1 Flavius took 2 loads wood we brought home some Oats from other barn & cleaned them W. mild sleighing fair
Dec 2 brought home last of Oats AM I & John took grist of Peas to Mill PM Flavius & boys Cleaned Old Wheat PM. W. snow & windy
Sundy 3 boys & girls went to AB's we went to JD's W. fine roads good
4 John took 2 loads wood to Millikin W. snow & wind AM Cleared up PM
5 John took 2 loads I & Flavius took 1 load Hemlock to Markham AM. Motherinlaw & Peter's were here W. very fine boys drew wood into shed PM
6 I helped Br S's Kill hogs John got horses shod AM took 1 load PM Flavius & Herman took 2 loads Hemlock to Markham W. fine
7 John took 1 load boys brought 1 load pine from other bush for Oven wood I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong west wind very heavy storm snow AM cold
8 John took 1 load wood AM. W very cold
9 John took 2 loads Flavius & Herman took 1 load Hemlock AM W. milder
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Dec 1882
Sunday 10 went to Br C's boys & girls kept house W. snow from east illegible nearly all day
11 I helped NB's kill hogs John took 2 loads wood W. fine milder
12 W killed 7 hogs W. fine mild S Lehmans were here on a visit
13 John helped JD's kill hogs W. snow & rain nearly all day, Mild Flavius & Herman took load of wood to Miliken. they got pretty wet
14 John took loast of hardwood about 1/2 Cord & 3/4 of Br C's to Miliken AM then I went to Cherrywood AM W. sharp
15 Shovelled snow at other barn & threshed Oats PM didnt get quite done Pinion in gearing slipped W. pretty cold Cler
16 boys took 16 bus Oats to S Ramer's & brought home 18 bus AM John dug a grave at Hebron for Abraham Hoover's baby & boys drew wood into shed PM W. pretty Cold Cler
Sundy 17 all went to funeral of A Hoover's baby sermon by Br C on 1st Peter 1 C 16 V by Br C. Sam Hoover spoke H Stover's & Isaac Moyer's were here after service W. very fine
18 John helped Br C N's kill hogs I & Herman went to Markham & Flavius & Herman took load Hemlock to Markham PM W. fine Mild
19 John & Flavius took 4 loads Hemlock to Markham W. mild Hoar frost on trees all day
20 I & Nancy too Turkeys & Geese to Markham @ 10 ct & 7 ct per lb went to JH Ramer's for Venison John & Flavius took 2 loads Hemlock W. sharp east wind
21 Boys took 2 loads AM John took 1 PM. I & Br S put on new gearing on threshing Machine W. very mild, rainy thawing
22 Boys took 2 loads AM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. mild rainy PM
23 Finished threshing at other place about 80 bus Oats, gearing runs well brought Machine home PM W. soft & mild
24 Sunday all went to Meeting except Benj'n & Abram remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2 C by Br C. Enos Hoover's & JB's were here after service boys & girls went to JD's this evening W. fine
Christmas day 25 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd Joe Barkey sermon on St Luke part of 2 C by R'd S Hoover went to Br inlaws Saml Hoover after service
Dec 1882 Jan 1883
Enos Nighswander & Minnie Foster Albert Hoover & Elizabeth Reesor were here this evening W. very fine
26 John took last load of Hemlock to Fleurys & Flavius took load of 2 Class hard wood to J McGaw AM & he & John took 2 loads PM we are trading it to him for a doublebarrell shot gun I took the gun & our rifle to Granger at Dunbeaton to get a little fixing done W. mild soft fine PM
27 I & Nancy went to Saml Barkeys to see old aunt Barbara then we went to Gibner's in the evening seen Uncle Joe's widow she was at Gibner's W. fine mild 28 boys drew sawlogs
28 boys drew logs Herman & girls went to Markham PM. W. West wind Martin Barkeys were here this evening
30 boys drew logs I went to Wideman's Meeting house PM to a Meeting to Consult about the Maintenance of Old John Stover & his wife. W. fine
Sundy 31 Boys & girls went tto Meeting at Widemans We & children went to AB's W. mild
Jan 1st 1883 John & Flavius went to Simon Hoover's Herman went Shooting with Br C's Thomas JH Ramer's & Their soninlaw Wesly Reesor & wife were here this evening W. pretty cold, milder tonight
2 Boys drew logs W. fine mild
3 Boys drew logs AM I went to Ceder Grove. Set Machine & I went to Br S's again PM. W. pretty strong wind from west
4 Threshed about 270 Boxes Fall Wheat W. very Cold Clear Snowed last night
5 didnt thresh today too Cold, down to Zero this morning, boys drew logs PM
6 Boys drew logs W. below Zero this morning
Sundy 7 JD's were here W. fine Mild Boys & gilrs went to Br S's this evening Br N's son John & his wife were here this evening
8 boys drew logs. I went to Ceder Grove AM . W. fine mild sleighing good
9 Threshed 100 boxes Fall Wheat 250 Boxes Barley AM & about 250 oats PM. W. fine
10 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Aunt Barbara Burkholder sermon on Rev 14 C & 13 V by R'd Jos Barkey Saml Hoover spoke Went to Peter Hoover's after service W. very Cold about {illegible}
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11 I & John & Nancy went to AB's to help thresh Clover seed we got nearly a bag full Flavius drew logs W. Cold
12 John & Susanna started for the state of New York with Benjamin & Barbara Diller & Br C's Elizabeth Flavius & Herman went shooting with Albert Hoover W. rather sharp Flavius Reesor was here at noon
13 Cleaned out Colt stable & made door between Colts & partition for ram W. soft snow & rain thawing some
Sundy 14 Nancy & few of young follks went to Meeting at Ceder Grove then we went to Br S's Flavius & Adeline & Br C's & Br N's youngsters went to Daniel Ramer's W. fine mild
15 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Danl Wiseman sermon on {blank space} by Elias Weber from Waterloo MN's & Saml Hoover's were here PM Flavius drew logs W. pretty sharp
16 Flavius & Herman drew logs I went to Ceder Grove AM W. milder
17 I skidded & loaded logs from Flavius AM Flavius brought John & Susanna & the rest from Port Union this evening W. soft snow nearly all day John & Susanna enjoyed their visit very much
18 John & Flavius helped Br C thresh with team W. east wind pretty Cold 19 Simon Hoover's were here today Peter B Reesor's were here this evening
19 John & Flavius helped Br C's finish threshing W. strong wind from east, snow
20 Flavius & Herman drew logs I went to Markham AM. W. east wind rain PM
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John he has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover Deacon David Lehman from Waterloo was here he formerly lived in Ohio. W. strong NW wind Cold
22 Boys Oiled harness Flavius went to A McCreight to thresh came home again too Cold to thresh 6 deg below Zero
23 Flavius helped A McCreight thresh John helped D Hoover's W. 10 dge below Zero this morning
24 John helped D Hoover's thresh Flavius drew wood into AM W. snowed few inches milder
25 John helped D Hoovers finish threshing AM & Flavius fetched home new grain grinder from Fleury in Markham I & Flavius took 30 bus Oats to I Ramer's @ 40 cts per & John & girls went to JH Ramer's PM W. quite Cold
26 Boys drew logs I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very cold this Morning milder tonight
Jan Feb 1883
27 I & Boys killed your young Bull for Beef AM I & John took hide to Markham @ 6 cts. PM. W. mild soft some snow last night
Sundy 28 I & Nancy went to old Saml Stover's Flavius & girls Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans with Br C's youngster's W. fine & mild young folks went to NB's this evening
29 Boys drew logs W. fine
30 Boys drew logs I & Nancy & little ones went to JB Reesor's Br N's son he lives on the old Uncle Abraham Place W. fine mild thawing some I helped Pilkey kill a big hog PM
31 Boys drew logs W. cold they drew home logs for firewood from other bush PM they have drawn 142 logs to the Mill
2 Boys sawed drags in old bush I & Nancy went to Enos Hoover's W. pretty cold Cloudy
3 Boys took grist 18 bus Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills W. about 6 in snow last night
Sundy 4 I & Nancy & little ones went to Tilman Reesor's PM W. Clear W wind
5 Boys all went to school except John I & Br C went to Meeting house this is the day for the Annual Meeting but nobody else Came. W. Cold blustry
6 John drew some wood AM got Nell shod PM we helped JM Clean last of Peas PM he threshed 72 1/2 bus this year W. not so Cold
7 I & Nancy went to Markham & to AB Ramer's this evening W. pretty cold
8 John drew home some wood W. some snow
9 Mannase Frets's brought S Hymen & his wife from Cayuga this PM I took them to Br S's this evening. W. rather windy some snow
10 Br S's brought S Houser & wife from Cayuga this AM I took them first to S Reesor's then to A Burkholder's W. very Cold this Morning
Sunday 11 Children went to Meeting at Ceder Grove AB's were here PM W. fine
12 I went to Markham AM John asked hands to thresh on Wednesday W. fine
13 John Stover's were here today I got Cent shod AM. W. sharp this morning
14 Threshed about 450 Bus Oats got done at 4 Oc W. mild soft snow awhile AM
15 I went to Ceder Grove AM John killed & skinned Br C's dog and took a lot of oil out of him Cleaned some Oats PM. W mild foggy thawing
16 I & John laid out Pork W. rain nearly all day
17 I & Nancy took 14 bus Oats to HC M{illegible} AM hung up Pork PM W. strong wind tried new Grinder {illegible} PM works well
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Feb Mar 1883
Sundy 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C John G. Reesor's B inlaw Saml Hoover Chas Lehman's Aaron & Adeline Burkholder & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here at dinner & Aunt Lissy & Rosina Burkholder & A Hanover's at supper W. West wind
19 I & John went to John Stover's PM for a King of the West Fanning Mill W. fine
20 I & Flavius Cleaned 30 bus Clawson wheat in other barn John got Major shod AM W. soft snow, pretty heavy PM
21 John took wheat to Spinks @ $1.05 per bus & I & Flavius Cleaned another & John took it PM I & Flavius Cleaned the last of it W. fine rather windy PM
22 I & Nancy went to Michael Frets I & he went to Shirks sale PM John took last of Wheat at other place to Spink @ $1.02 Making about 86 bus W. fine
23 Chored W. cold
24 Cleaned about 55 bus Oats at other with new Mill it Cleaned the wheat very well & Cleans Oats well too We Chopped 25 bush Oats & Ch{illegible} Mixed in 1 1/4 hour with our new grinder & and we chopped some barly it works satisfactory W. Cold
Sundy 25 young folks went to Cobr's Meeting Br S's were here I & Nancy went to NB's this evening W. mild
26 John & Flavius helped NB thresh with team. I got Farmer shod. AM. W. pretty Cold Wind
27 Christian Burkholder's were here W. fine
28 Chored W. fine Ontario Elections yesterday Mowat Government sustained
March 1st I & Nancy went to B Hoover's he has bought the Glen Rouge Mills at Markham W. very fine thawing
2 I & John helped Br S's thresh with team W. sharp
3 I & John helped Br S's finish thresh AM I went to Cooper Nicholson at Markham for tub PM. W. very Cold this Morning
Sundy 4 at home young folks went to Br C's & to John Corks this evening W. pretty Cold
5 I & Nancy & little girls went to Menno Burkholder's PM. W. fine
6 Chored Young folks & Br C's went to singing School at Widemans Meeting house this evening W. snowy all day
7 I & John Cleaned seed Peas PM W. real Blissard from West all day
8 John & Flavius helped Br S drag out Cordwood with team W. pretty Cold
9 drew home some drags from old bush AM John & Flavius went to M Dykes Sale PM. W. very fine
10 Boys helped Br S's draw wood AM I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine AM snow PM
Mar 1183 April
Sunday 11 at home all day W. very high W wind
12 Boys helped Br S's draw wood AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's this evening W. rather windy
13 I & Nancy went o MN's boys cleaned Barly at other place 112 bush W. fine
14 Chopped some Oats & some barly AM boys sawed some wood in old bush & I tried to thaw pump at other place PM W. thawed very fast
15 John & Br C's Man dug grave at Hebron for Anthony Stover's child PM. W. very Cold West wind
16 Went to Funeral of A Stover's Child sermon by Percy Br C had singing in German John Stover's & Anthony were here PM W. pretty Cold 17 I put new handle in pump at other place PM
17 I & John weighed 1600 cwt hay for WM at Ceder Grove & put it into barn AM at other place. boys drew home drags W. sharp east wind
Sunday 18 went to Meeting at Hebron Adeline staid at home with Janet Wales she came last night to visit before whe sails for Jamaica, where her husband is remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C. JH Ramer's youngsters & Michael Frets youngsters were here snowed all day from north
19 Chored & Cleaned some wheat W. snowed from north all day
20 I & Nancy took Janet Wales to AB's boys all went to T Coxworths Sale W. fine about 1 foot of new snow
21 Chopped Cleaned Wheat AM W. pretty Cold
22 Cleaned Wheat AM very Cold this morning I & John & Flavius went to A Dumonds Sale PM I bought 2 pitchforks @ 10 cts W. fine Cler
Friday Good 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Br C W. very heavy snowstorm all day
24 Cleaned Wheat W. fine Cler
Easter Sunday 25 we went to Br S's boys & girls went to Br N's this evening W. fine
Easter Monday 26 had a little quilting Bee & boys sawed some stove wood W. fine
27 I & Nancy went to JB's W. a little squaaly with snow this Morning J Stover's were here this evening
28 I went to Markham AM R Wall{illegible} was here when I came home & staid all PM
29 Boys helped Pilky pull down his old barn PM we went to JD's this evening they were not at home. W. fine Cler
30 Cleaned Oats there is some Timothy seed in some of them W. fine Cler
31 John went to Tilman Reesor's sawing Bee at Joseph Barkey's Tilman is moving there in the fall I & Flavius went to Markham AM Cleaned Oats PM. W. Cold at nights thawing in the day
Sunday April 1st I & Nancy & children went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br S sermon by Saml Hoover St John 3 C went to J Reesor's & to Br inlaws Hoover W. fine Clear
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TORONTO Goodwood FLASHES
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Attending a skating party of Stouffville Miss Marie Feren picked up a pocket book containing a sume of money. No doubt the owner will claim it as Miss Feren reported the matter
We appreciated all news sent to us by Sunday afternoon so that it can be rushed into the issue for that week. If you write make sure your mail will reach us Saturdy's mail, or if your phone do by Sunday afternoon when we are preparing our budget
Mr and Mrs George Lee of Stouffville were callers at the Correspondent's home the other day.
Many people are finding it handy to get extra copies of the Tribune at Watson's store in Goodwood. Often a person wished to send an extra to a friend.
Wood by the car load is reaching George Todd at Goodwood from the north country.
We bid the following happy birthday greetings: Mrs Dudley White, Stanley Van Wick, Altona: Alfred Pugh, Stouffville; Mrs Stanley Norton, Sunderland; Mrs Don. Fraser Stouffville: Mable Weir, Uxbridge; Mrs Hoyle Brethour, 2nd Concession; Elimore Anthony, Locust Hill; Mrs Thos. Watson, Marsh Hill; Dorothy Harlock, Dorothy Hockley, Edmund Warden, Garry Evans, Jack Kellar, Elmer Evans, all of Claremont district; Ella Symes, Reuben Maye, Goodwood; Leslie Reid, Vallentyne.
Mrs Bewell of Unionville is now in Toronto on a visit which we hope she will thoroughly enjoy.
When our phone tingled the other day we were pleased to hear the cheerio of Fred Middleton who rushed down from Whitby for a day. We hear that he cannot stay away from the blonde lassie too long, but Fred didn't tell us that, oh no.
We learn from Goodwood that everybody is taking in skating. Well, well and that is fine. One of these {days} we'll get up a hockey team and {torn off} to the Maple Leafs.
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BB Reesor Cedar Grove P.O. Ont
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36 29 180 82 900
24 43 72 96 1032
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TAKES ON WAR JOB
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Mrs Oswald Jacoby, wife of the bridge expert and a tennis star and bridge expert in her own right, is working at Dallas plant of North American Aviation as her contribution to the U.S. war effort. She is employed in the hydraulics subassembly department
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faithful Sunday School Superintendent.
R Grant Morley attended the wedding of his cousin, Capt. (Dr.) Ross Covey, R.C.CD.C. and Miss Dorothy Chester of Toronto, on Jan 12.
Owing to the rain and ice driving was dangerous on Sunday. Some accidents occured near the subway on the fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gordon of Queensvill called on Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sproxton and family on Sunday.
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BB Reesor Cedar Grove P.O. Ont
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36 29 180 82 900
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STUDENTS'
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NOTE BOOK.
Toronto:
Copp, Clark & Co
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Some math figuring.
35 _16_
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Apr 1883
Private Journal. B B Reesor 18 {edge of page damaged}
April 2 John went to Markham with {piece of page missing} I & Nancy & little ones went to J Ds with {missing} sleighing getting thin W. fine thawing
3 I & Nancy & all little ones went to {missing} Hoover's. John & Flavius went to Peter {missing} Sawing Bee W. very fine Cler
4 took sap Buckets to Bush W. fin
5 Chored. W. rain all day.
6 Three Boys helped Br Ns thresh awhile A.M then sawed wood W. fin
7 I went to Cherry wood this morning with Cutter. tapped 120 spiles on Buckets PM. W. about 4 in snow last night thawing again today. vey fine
Sunday 8 at home all day Br Cs girls were here PM & Br C this eveing W. fin Clear sap run well Snow going fast {line around following} Kill Pigs PM
9 Boiled sap W. fine I helped {Wm}
10 I & Nancy started to go to Markham water in rouge very high turned back I & John took 1/2 ton hay to B Cs {Illegible} at Cherry wood @ $12 Per ton W fi{illegible}
April 1883
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{I} & Nancy went to Markham {missing} Bridge at Br Ss & School {missing}dge gone. Boiled sap Sawed wood W. fine
{Missing} Boiled sap & Chopped feed awhile {Missing}M. W. fine some frost last night
{Missng} Boys went Chuckshooting & I got Jess shod AM sawed wood PM I went to Ceder Grove this eveing W. fine Cler. white frost last night
14 I took Susanna to Dr Tabor AM took Saw to Peters PM Boys Sawed wood W. vey warm Snow about all gone 60 deg in shade gathered 42 big pails sap this eveing east wind few last days.
Sunday 15 Susanna was not able to go to Meeting Nancy staid with her the rest of us went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C 6 Br Cs Br Cs youngsters were here PM. W. fin warm. fine showr this eveing Some thunder Aunt Lucy Burkholder was here too PM
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April 1883
16 Boys gathred Pine wood in O {right side of page torn and missing} bush I Boiled Sap W. fine
17 I went to see Dr this Morn{missing} then Boiled Sap Boys gather{missing} Wood AM Took grist whea{missing} to Ceder Grove Mills PM W. vey f{missing} Great fun last night spearing Suckers in our field Caught about 20
18 I went to other place AM I & Herman went to Markham PM. boys sawed wood W fine. east wind. roads pretty good some bad frost holes in the hills
19 Chored in barn AM I went to Dr PM & I & Flavius brought home grist after supper. boys fished awhile in our Creek with net PM Caught one water pretty high. heavy rain last night. rainy nearly all AM
20 I boiled sap boys Cut down some dead trees & stubs AM C Murrison helped saw PM. W. fin a slight frost last night
April 1883
I Boiled sap & finished off about {page cut off) gallons molasses which makes {page cut off} out 13 gallons this season it {page cut off} been a poor sap year C {page cut off} {rrison?} helped saw wood Pm {page cut off} froze pretty hard last {illegible} 21 {fires?} warm today we Catch a few suckrs in our fields every day we have caught 41 so far.
Sunday 22 at home all day I went to Dr's this evening. susanna has very sore mouth & is very weak & sick Rheumatics are better Br S's children & Br N's Jacob were here Pm. W. Cler pretty cool
23 Boys split wood. I went to Markham PM. roads dry. W. very Cool
24 split wood AM Flavius & Herman went down little Creek spearing for suckers PM Caught 2 C Patton fixed pump Pm I went to Dr
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April 1883
this evening. susanna not better W. squaals of snow Cold N Wind
25 I went to Dr this morning boys sawed wood John hung gate on other place Flavius took sow to Lottins & brought her home this evening Peter's & Mother inlaw were here & we Caught 2 suckers above dam W. Cold. fine & Cler Boys went down little Creek tonight & speared 15 large suckers & 2 creek suckers which makes 68 so far
26 I & Adeline went to Toronto sold 50 lbs butter @ 23 1/2 cts 22 doz Egg C 14 cts 6 1/2 bus Oats @ 50 cts boys fixed fence & gathered some sap speared 2 suckers W. rained all PM {illegible} some from {illegible}
April 1883 May
I boiled 2 gals molasses & we chopped a lot of Oats & Tailings & barley W. fine Cler
28 I & Nancy & boys went to Funeral of Sam G Ressons wife at Ceder Groves AM boys split some rails PM. Danl Ramer's were here PM. W. squaal of snow this Morning fine today
Sunday 29 at home Br S's were here PM
30 split rails & sawed some pine wood behind Cider house & fixed fence at dam & made bars W. frose last night
May 1 I & Herman & Adeline helped Scrub Meeting house AM John Grubbed one field at other place Flavius & Herman brought home Sap Buckets from bush & I boiled 6 pails sap for vinegar W. fine warm
May 1883
2 I sowed 4 1/2 acres Oats at other place AM Flavius harrowed John ganged in furrows in 2 fields home I started to go to Markham PM rained a little didn't go stopped at Ceder Grove W. fine AM Cler PM
Ascension day 3 I & Nancy & some of Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts 1 C by Br C. Susanna is some better but not able to go out Mary Dyke was have at supper to say goodbye they are moving to Muskoka Ann Shirk has been here a few days W. rained nearly all day small meeting
4 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's & Called at JB's boys chopped feed We threshed some barly rakings {illegible} W. cloudy AM Cler PM John & Flavius split rails at other place AM I went to Markham boys sowed oats east of dam PM W. Cler Cool
May 1883
Sunday 6 at home Adeline & boys went to meeting at Ceder Groves AB' & NB's were here {page cut off} Br.N's John Called a little while white frost this morning, very fine today
7 Chored & I went to Ceder Groves AM I & John Herman put in logs at mill PM Flavius brought J B's horse. he has to go on Jury & work his horse till he comes home W. rain AM cloudy PM
8 Flavius finished sowing oats AM began sowing barley in field near Hoovers I & John piled lumber AM John harrowed PM Herman got JB's horse shod W. fine
9 I & John put in logs & Piled lumber Flavius finished sowing barley W. Cold east wind
10 Drew in log & Piled lumber Flavius rolled Oats & began barly W. warm AM rained some PM. very heavy tonight
11 Draw in log & piled lumber W. fine Cool this morning warmer today boys chopped some barly this evening I took 3 spring waggs to Cherry Wood A get reaches fixed this evening
12 I & John piled lumber Flavius & Herman plowed in Corn stubble AM I & Nancy went to Markham & boys draw in logs PM W. frost last night Cold N Wind today.
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May 1883
Whit Sunday 13 all went to meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & sermon by B.C & S Hoover for the Celebration of Lords Supper Jesse Hoover's was here after service M N's youngsters and Abraham Hoover 8th Picking at supper W. Cold last night ice this morning
Whit Monday 14 John Flavius & girls went to AB all the rest of us went to Mother inlaws us W. rather Cloudy east wind rained awhile Coming home
15 Piled lumber & drew in logs I & John plowed 2 furrows along fence on Pickering townline W. warmer cloudy
16 I & John piled lumber & put in logs {Haws?} & Herman plowed last of corn stubble {G {word illegible}} banked Pickering townlive lease W. Cold wind
17 John sowed peas bay Benjamin harrowed Herman finished rolling Barly John harrowed some of fall wheat it is badly killed out on high ground Herman is rolling it Flavius piled lumber & put in big logs & a few of Br S's big ones that laid near mill I & Nancy went to Vinegar Hill to {W, word missing} for Carpets after supper W. east wind
18 I & Flavius piled lumber Herman Planted wheat John dug garden W. stormy east wind pretty warm growing weather
May 1883
19 Boys finished rolling oats & wheat at other place John Plowed and harrowed ground middle of field behind Cider house {page cut off} carrots & early Potatoes AM I & Herman piled some lumber PM R. Gourly banked {page cut off} W. very fine warm fine fine shower PM
Sunday 20 at home all day boys & girls went to Br C's W. cloudy v. cler
21 Chored John got Farmer shod W. rain from east all day
22 I & John drew away last of lumber at mill to pile PM. chopped some barly when we got home W. rain AM cloudy PM carried some Potatoes out of cellar PM
23 I & Flavius went to Toronto sold 36 lbs butter @ 21cts & 11 lbs butter @ 22 cts 23 doz eggs @ 15cts & 102 bus Oat @ 50 cts W. rain this morning pretty fine day
24 Made a large & a small gate for back yard Uncle Saml Reesor R A Martin G Garyman & Deacon Metz from Clarence NY they were here at supper W very fine
25 I took PM Joseph Gingerich Pr Menno Cressman & Deacon David Cressman to yearly conference
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May 1883
at Wideman meeting house There were 34 bishops Preachers & Deacon assembled everything passed off reasonably well W fine. boys planted early Potatoes
26 all went to meeting at Hebron Pre Saml Weber called this morning with Br C then I went with them awhile to JB Reesor's Bishop Amos Cressman Pre Hahn from Clarence NY & Pr Sam Weber Br N brought Br C & A Cressman & Pre & Hahn after meeting then I went with them to NB's & then I took Hahn to Sam Reesors W. rain nearly all day. heavy PM
Sunday 27 I & Nancy left little ones at Br S's & went to meeting & Sacrement at Widemans three boys & girls went in spring waggon Br C Bishop Gayman & Cressman officiated we went to Sammel Widemans for dinner W. fine AM heavy showers PM woods turning green
May 1883
28 Chored am washed sheep PM w. fine clear pretty windy
29 John & Flavius went fishing this morning with Thomas & B Diller caught about 30 suckers then they drew stone off clover we finished Piling lumber & covered piles PM W. fine
30 drew dung sheared sheep & boys plowed some for corn W. fine began to rain about suppe time. pretty heavy
31 boys split some rails in other bush then JB came we had intended fix worth lat of Townlive fence. was too wet so we overhauled fence on north, side of little lane south of young Orchard W. fine warm cler growing weather
June 1 Boys drove stakes along north fence AM
2 Boys plowed corn ground I sowed half of it with White Russian Oats it was pretty wet and getting late for Corn W. warm clear
Sunday 3 Boys and Girls went to meeting {page cut off} W. fine cler
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June 1883
4 JB & R Gourly helped to pull down & Build of about 30 rod of Board fence along Pickering Townline W. fine west wind
5 Planted about 2 acres corn Patton began fixing driving house W. warm lightning & heavy rain & some thunder at Bedtime
6 Boys helped shingle AM drew dung on Potato & turnip ground PM W. some rain this evening very warm I drew 2 Basswood logs to Mill with waggon
7 I went to Gregorys gardens for Tomatoe Plants this morning Boys helped shingle & finished drawing dung They went fishing to Milne's this evening caught fine Mess W. fine warm
8 I went to Markham am Boys plowed W. fine am very warm Pm
9 Boys finished plowing & harrowing John went to raising at JD's. PM W. Drissly, a shower at noon
Sunday 10 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 By R'd S Hoover Br N's came PM W. fine Cool
11 Boys drew home 2 loads hay AM drew stone off meadow I & Herman took 20 bus grist to Major Mills after supper W. very heavy rain last night strong east wind today
12 Done Markham roadwork on hill at corner of field behind Cider House W. fine W. wind
June 1883
13 Planted Potatoes & Patton fixed Cart & Horse Power & Put new finger in Cradle PM he finished driving house AM W. fine
14 Drew dung on follow I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Fine
15 Drew dung, I Moyers brought David Hoch & wife & Saml Hoover & wife to Dinner then I helped to take them to Br C's JD's Peter Reesor's & Br N's to supper & to Br S's to stay all night W. very fine
16 Boys drew dung I went to Ceder Grove am I & Benjamin & Abram went fishing with hook & line to dead water of Rouge caught 17 fine ones W. warm
Sunday 17 Boys & Girls went to Cobers meeting JD's were here W. very warm rain north
18 Chored. Boys went fishing at dead water PM. caught 14 fine fish & one eel W. heavy rain last night & heavy this evening a sort of Cyclone passed from west to east across north of us blowed off some of Anthonys barn stable roofs about 30 acres of old Milne pine bush
19 drew 3 Basswood logs from old Bush to SM & got them sawed boys fixed some fence along 11th Con Boys planted some potatoes in fall wheat in spots
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June 1883
that were killed out W. pretty warm very heavy rain some thunder this evening
20 I went to Cedar Grove & boys laid plank floor in part of Driving House AM bought home load of Culls PM boys bought 2 loads gravel from Br S's Pit after supper W. wet rather cloudy
21 I & John went to Toronto sold 50 lbs butter @ 18 cts, 15 doz eggs 16 cts, 10 bus Oats 48 cts W. fine warm
22 Flavius ganged & harrowed turnip land John plowed in fallow & began to make turnip drills this evening I killed calf & went to Markham Pm W. warm
23 Sowed turnip W. fine warm clear
Sunday 24 John & girls went to meeting at Elmira I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine warm
25 Boys plowed fallows John & Benj'n topped thistles awhile at other place & I scuffled Corn W. fine AM rained nearly all PM John got Farmer shod then we chopped some feed Boys plowed awhile PM W. warm, rained toward evening
June 1883
27 boys laid upper floor in driving house & plowed awhile W. rain awhile PM
28 made stairs in driving house, AM Boys brought {page cut off} loads gravel to put in driving house I took wool to Sparta mills PM Boys Plowed & I & little boys hoed some Potatoes after supper W. warm
29 finished Townline fence JB helped 2 of the boys plowed W. fine warm
30 Boys finished plowing fallow I bought some boards for fence we had not quite enough boys harrowed some of fallow W. fine
Sunday July 1 Herman went to Ceder Grove meeting. The rest of them went to JD's W. fine & Cool
2 John & Flavius began plowing fallow of other place I & little boys pulled weeds in wheat. W. warm cler
3 Boys plowed I & Herman & Benjamin pulled weeds. finished at home & pulled rest at other place. I went to Ceder Grove. Herman & Benjamin helped Br C's raise a stable at Mainlands this evening W. warm a shower am. thunder in the west this evening & at Bedtime
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July 1883
4 Boys plowed JB's came I & he went fishing to mouth of Rouge caught 7 fine Perch W. very warm rained a long time PM. heavy thunder & lightning spoiled our fishing
5 I went to Markham am Chored Pm W. warm am heavy rain PM very heavy along 4th Con Scarboro. high water
6 Boys harrowed fallow I & John made new platform for pump at other place W. warm shower went north PM
7 I & Flavius Susanna went to Toronto sold 52 lbs Butter @ 20 cts & 8 doz eggs @ 16 cts & 10 bus Oats @ 48 W. Cool very very heavy rain at noon high water drove through water running through our turnpike coming through Scarboro
Sunday 8 all went to meeting at Hebron except Nancy remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C Menno Reesor's were here after service W. fine cool
9 Boys drew dung scrapings on strip of fallow along back lane for feed Corn & John cut little Orchard with mower then he Cut Clover south of bush & I went to Markham PM W. fine Cool
July 1883
10 Boys finished plowing fallow at other place I & Herman planted feed Corn AM I & John got Major shod on hind feet & brought some boards PM boys turned hay raked & Cocked little orchard after supper W. fine
11 Herman plowed corn with Dillers Double shovel plow. Flavius drove Peter's team to draw Gravel for Br N's John weeded carrots & raked Clover & we Cocked it after supper W. fine Cler pretty warm Drew in hay 2 small loads out of small orchard
12 I brought home rolls from Sparta AM stacked hay south of bush 8 loads Pm. W. fine. heavy shower just as we got done JM built stack
13 Boys draw dung into little Orchard with Cent AM chopped lot of Ch{illegible} & Oat PM. I & John helped Peter move his shop after supper I let a field of stumps to W Jones to pull @ 40 cts each W. fine cool
14 Boys mowed meadow swail AM mowed some with machine
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July 1883
I scythed at other place PM I & little boys draw in load rakings of Clover after supper W. fine warm
Sunday 15 at home all day Br C's Thomas Menno & Benj'n Stover were here at supper W. Thunder & heavy rain this morning rain {illegible}
16 Boys finished mowing field at line fence at other place AM. We hoed corn & turned hay PM I & John took 478 ft white ash to N Burkholder at Cherry Wood after supper. W fine Cool drying day
17 Turned raked & Cocked hay John began mowing big meadows about 7 O clo Pm W. fine cool
18 John finished big meadow at 10 AM then we drew in some at other place & drew 2 loads to Abe Hoover at Cherry Wood after supper I sold him a lump bargain 3 middling loads @ $25.00 W. very fine & Cool
19 Drew in 4 loads at other place & I & John took 1 load to Abe Hoover AM raked & Cocked big Meadow after dinner John & Flavius went to raising at Pilkeys after supper W. fine Cool. Cler
20 Boys drew in 2 loads at other place & 8 loads out of Big meadow
July 1883
I went to Toronto sold 42 lbs Butter @ 20 cts 9 doz egg @ 17 cts 8 Bus Oats @ 47 cts Br C rode with me he is going to Cayuga to assist in ordaining a Minister R S's went with him W. fine.
21 Finished drawing out of big meadow. AM drew 2 loads in at other place heavy shower stopped us about 1/2 past 2 PM. Then we hoed few Turnip & shovel plowed some Potatoes John & Flavius went to Markham after supper
Sunday 22 at home all day AB's were here PM W. Thunder shower last & night. pretty heavy towards morning
23 Boys harrowed fallow at other place AM then they drew in last of hay The rakings out of big meadow after supper which finished our hay making Herman began cross plowing fallow at home W. fine. cool. I went to Whitevale this morning & thinned turnips We made 40 good loads of hay
24 John & Flavius plowed I & little boys hoed turnip. I put Paris Green on Potatoes PM went to Cherry wood after supper. W. fine cler
25 Boys plowed John helped NB draw in hay PM. & Herman plowed I went to Markham AM put Paris green
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July 1883
on Potatoes Pm. W. fine heard today that Capt Well swam down the Niagaria River 24 was lost in the Whirlpool & has not been heard from.
26 John plowed Flavius drew hay oat of our swail for JM till supper I & little boys finished hoeing turnips W. warm
27 boys finished plowing fallow after dinner little boys dug out Burrs I went to Ceder Grove am Cleared some Oats for C Morrison & then we chopped some till supper W. fine rain last night some more this evening. some thunder
28 Flaris took grist of goose wheat to Major Mills I & John brought some lumber from mill then we Chopped till dinner put in posts for fence from Corner of new barn to driving house. PM Flavius brought home grist after supper little boys cut weeds around farm W. fine rain this morning
Sunday 29 all at home Benjamin & Abram went to meeting at Ceder Grove W. fine
30 Boys drew dung at other Place I put on boards on new barnyard fence PM W. fine
July 1883
31 Boys finished drawing dung AM Cleared Wheat PM W. fine Cler
Aug 1 Cleaned Wheat AM Cut Wheat in NW Corner field & PM W. fine rain this morning
2 Boys finished Cutting Wheat in NW Corner field rest of Creek I chored around Nancy gave birth to a little Daughter today at about noon fine & smart. W. Cler AM showry PM
3 Cut Wheat at other place WM Cradled boysCut with reaper I shocked at home AM helped bind PM W. fine
4 Finished Cutting at other place AM Cut knoll in NW Corner field & road round barly PM W. fine Cool
Sunday 5 Boys & Girls went to Meeting Mother in law & Jesse were here PM. M N's at supper AB's awhile this evening W. very fine
6 Cut Barly W. very fine for working
7 Finished Cutting Barly after dinner then Shocked till night W. very fine warm
8 Finished Shocking barly & cut round Scott Wheat in west 8 acre of big field AM I went to Ceder Grove for Pitman washer Cut wheat till night D Lehman called awhile this evening W. fine
9 Boys Cut Wheat I went to shoemarker AM an Iron broke in reaper didnt get Wheat quite cut so we drew in Wheat at the other place 11 loads PM W. fine
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Aug 1883
10 Finished Cutting & shocking Wheat & drew 1 load barly AM drew 8 loads PM. W. very fine Cler
11 drew all barly 8 big load & 2 loads Wheat W. very fine pretty warm
Sunday 12 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius & Herman went to Bush Meeting at 8 Con Pickering Aunt Lissie was here W. fine
13 Drew in wheat W. very fine Cool
14 Finished drawing Wheat 32 loads till about 3 Pm then John took horses to get Shod Flavius took Jess after supper W.
15 John helped Peter Reesor to thresh Flavius & Herman Plowed fallow at other place Bery & Abram scuffled turnips I spread dung AM. went to Markham PM. W. fine
16 Flavius helped D Hoovers thresh John & Herman Plowed I & Boys spread dung AM. Drew horse stove wood with Cent PM. W. fine pretty warm
17 Boys finished plowing AM scuffled & hoed turnips PM W. warm & dry
18 dug Potatoes in wheat field AM & hoed rest of Turnip W. warm & sultry heavy thunder & lightning this evening fine rain Sunday
19 John & girls & Br C's Mary & Menno Stovers went to Meeting in Vaughan. GE Thoman's & Br S's were here. Herman & Flavius went to Meeting at Alimira W. Cool. fine rain last night
Aug 1883
20 John & Flavius Plowed in Wheat Stubble north of bush Bought Wilkinson Plow off F Johnston @ $17.00 W. fine Shower this morning took 12 lbs Oats to S Ramers @ 45
21 Boys plowed & I went to Br S's PM W. fine
22 John & Herman helped NB thresh Flavius & Benj harrowed fallow I & Patton fixed straw Carrier & short rakers in thrashing Machine W. very sultry & warm very sharp lightning & some thunder & fine rain at bedtime
23 Flavius helped Br N's thresh at Johnnys John & Benj'n bound Oat at other place WM Cradled W. fine & Cool
24 Boys all went to shock & bind Oats at other place & I went to Markham AM began at home last of dam Cut 9 rounds W. fine Cler pretty Cool
25 Finished Cutting & binding Oats W. fine
Sunday 26 at home John Boyer's were here & Jacob Reesor's PM John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's Herman Went to AB's Flavius went to Meeting at Cedar Grove W. fine Cler
27 Set Machine & shocked Oats I got ladle fixed then we fixed side gearing at Machine with Babbit W. fine
28 Thrushed 400 Boxes barly Machine ran very well W. Cloudy AM rained about 2 hours PM
29 We & Br C with on of his horses Theshed 3 loads seed Wheat about 30 bus
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Aug 1883 Sept
till 9 am then boys plowed behind barn they harrowed fallow at other place PM. W. fine
30 boys plowed Br N's John & Albert helped PM
31 boys plowed I went to Toronto. sold Butter 46 20 cts Chickens 50 per pair Aunt Lissy Burkholder went with me W. fine warm
Sep 1 Boys plowed both AM Flavius finished behind barn PM the rest drew in Oats 6 loads at other place PM I have not been well have had Dysentry most of the time for Two weeks. went to Ceder Grove PM
Sunday 2 W. fine warm We all went to meeting at Ceder Hebron except Nancy & little girls remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C. Enos Hoover AB Ramer's John Stovers & family at noon JB's & Henry Stover's at supper W. Shower this morning & this evening
3 I went to Markham am to Register Baby, named her Anne saw Clerk at Markham he is there each Monday John helped NB bind Oats Herman & Flaviius plowed at other place W. fine
4 John helped NB AM boys plowed Herman & Benjamin shoveled old wheat & we Cleaned seed Wheat W. showers PM. thunder this evening I & Herman went to Br S's this evening
5 Boys finished plowing at other place AM began sowing behind barn PM W. fine Cler Cool Herman helped thresh at Morrisons for Br C's
Sept 1883
6 I went to MN's for 9 Bushels Treadwell seed Wheat boys finished sowing behind barn & began pulling Peas with rake PM Herman helped D Hoover's Thresh W. fine Cool Clear
7 Boys harrowed awhile behind barn then we drew in 4 loads Oats till noon rained a little after dinner then we sowed Wheat at other place rained pretty heavy this evening
8 The Boys helped Br S thresh Benj'n harrowed at other place AM & finished behind barn PM. W. very Cool NW wind very Chilly
Sunday 9 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius went with Br C's Thomas & girls Herman went to Br S's I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. Cool & Clear. White frost last night. some thing nipped
10 made some water furrows at other place then drew in Oats till 4 PM then finished pulling Peas W. hard front last night froze Corn pretty bad sweet Potatoes & Cucumbers &C
11 finished drawing Oats 3 loads & then drew Peas till night W. fine Cler
12 Boys plowed AM Flavius plowed the rest of us drew last Peas 3 loads W. fine warm Clear
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Sept 1883
13 I & Nancy went to Mother in law Flavius helped Br C's pull Peas AM John & Herman plowed AM John helped JD's Thresh PM with team W. Cloudy AM rained slow PM
14 John & Flavius helped JD's thresh with team Herman plowed W. Cloudy AM Clear PM
15 I & Benj'n went to Toronto sold 42 lbs Butter @ 20 cts Boys finished plowing peas ground & drew some dung on it & sowed about half of it with Wheat W. fine
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's JD's & Br N's youngsters were here. W. Clear some thunder & rain toward evening
17 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd E Snider from Waterloo Sermon St John 13 C & 35 V by R'ds Buchwalter & Nissley from Lancaster Penn W N's brought E Snider & Saml Stouffer & wife from Pennsylvania after service then we went to Br C's awhile PM. Deacon Burkholder & wife & David Martin were there & the rest of the visitors there are 8 from Penn & 2 from Waterloo They have Meeting at Widemans tomorrow then they go home W. heavy rain last night Clear today
Sept 1883
Boys finished sowing wheat PM except harrowing it.
18 John & Flavius went to Toronto with Benj'n Diller & Stover's Boys they went to the Exhibition. Herman harrowed Pea ground Wheat. Benj'n raked oat stubble at other place. Jone's men began pulling stumps yesterday Morning W. Cler
19 John & Flavius helped Br C's draw in Peas & Oats I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine Cler warm I brought sow home from Lotten's AM
20 Thanksgiving day. Meeting at Widemans Boys went shooting I killed a lamb this evening W. fine warm Cler
21 Boys plowed Jane Duncan & Isa Murison were here W. fine
22 We all went to meeting at Widemans this PM Adeline & Susanna were Baptized to our faith Br C's Elisabeth & Mary Sarah Moyer Widow Wideman Daughter Esther & Christina W. warm Sunday
23 went to Martin Barkeys PM W. Cler
24 Boys finished plowing Wheat stubble in big field till about 10 AM when it began to rain. rained heavy all day. Stumpers didnt work PM
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25 boys began plowing in NW Corner field I took about 6 bus grist to Major Mills on spring board PM W. cold stormy west wind 26 Drew some earth into lane from South West Corner of new barn where we intend to build a sheep house.
26 Flavius & Herman plowed AM I & John drew earth. plow broke I took it to Markham to get fixed boys began to Cut late Oats behind Cider house got half of them Cut when Casting that holds little wheel broke W. fine Cler
27 John brought home plow this morning Br C. finished Oats shortly after dinner John plowed PM Flavius helped Br N's thresh all day I helped NB kill a sheep PM W. fine pretty warm this is my 47th Birthday heavy rain
28 John & Herman plowed this evening Flavius helped Br N's thresh AM Herman brought home grist PM hard frost last W. cool
29 Boys Plowed we dug & drew earth R Gourly dug drain out of Cistern W. fine hard forst last night we dug sweet Potatoes. vines frozen
30 all went to meeting at Hebron suitable sermon for Celebration of Lord supper by Br C. & S. Hoover
Sept 1883 Oct
Br inlaw Peter Hoover's were here PM W. fine warm Cler a little rain last night
Oct 1 Boys plowed knoll in NW field Richard Diller & his men & we dug out nearly all of the foundation for Sheep house W. N Wind Peter Good & wife were here today
2 Boys plowed in field new Hoover's John helped Br C's thresh W. rained till 1/2 past 9 AM Herman & Flavius helped thresh awhile PM I took grist Corn to Major Mills PM
3 I & Nancy & little ones took yarn to S Lehmans Ann Shirk went with us Boys helped Br C. thresh Flavius helped bundle lumber at SM PM Br S has sold it W. very Cold NW wind mother in law Came home with us to stay awhile
4 John helped McCreight thresh Herman plowed I & Flavius & Benj'n drew in Oats 6 good loads off 2 acres I & Flavius handled Cler inch lumber awhile PM Br S has sold it to W. Cler Cool
5 John & Flavius drew 4 loads lumber to Markham Boys Cut Corn W. Sharp Thunder
6 John drew 2 loads lumber Flavius helped Peter Reesor thresh Herman plowed & we drew in big load Oat raking. W. east wind. pretty Cool
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Oct 1883
Sunday 7 at home some of Children were at Cober's meeting & they went to JD's to see Ruhanna she is going home tomorrow AB's Jesse & Ben Stovers were here at supper W. fine
8 I & Flavius went to Markham for 4 Barrels lime AM John & Herman Plowed in field ner Hoovers W. fine
9 I & Adeline went to Toronto Sold 58 lbs Butter @ 21 cts 32 doz Egg @ 21 cts Boys plowed & dug Potatoes yesterday PM & today W. fine warm. Cler night
10 Boys plowed & dug Potatoes I went to School house Bridge in Scarboro to look for sand PM I & Flavius brought a load {illegible}
11 John & Flavius finished plowing field near Hoovers Boys dug Potatoes I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cloudy mild road very good
12 Flavius helped Pilky thresh John & Herman plowed at other place W. rained
13 Flavius & Herman helped Pilky thresh John & Benjamin went to Jos Barkeys Sale I & Abram drew some small stones into foundation of Sheep house I went to Ceder Grove W. little rain
Oct 1883
Stumpers finished this morning Sunday
14 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's. W. Cold wind
15 Flavius & Herman plowed AM I went to Jacob Reesors & John got Farmer shod then we Cleaned load Barly John took it to F Mans Bay @ 68 cts Flavius plowed PM I & Herman Cleaned another load
16 I & Nancy & little ones took mother in law & went to MN's then we left her at Enos Hoovers John took load Barly to Bay @ 68 cts W. Cold wind grove froze last night
17 John & Flaris both plowed AM I & Herman Cleaned load Barly John took it to Bay @ 66 cts I went to Ceder Grove Boys Picked apples PM W. Cold east wind frose last night
18 John & Flavius plowed we cleaned load Barly PM W. pretty cold
19 John took load Barly to bay @ 65 cts AM I & he drew dung out of other place behind hogpen into little Orchard W. fine & warm fine shower this evening Flavius & Herman plowed
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20 I & Herman went to Toronto on Cars Boys finished plowing at other place & began in field east of dam W. pretty Cold. sharp wind
Sunday 21 John & girls went to Br S's I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's Flavius & Herman went to meeting at Ceder Grove W. raw east wind
22 Killed Pig boys plowed W. Cool Clear
23 Boys plowed W. Cloudy
24 John helped Br N's thresh Flavius & Herman plowed W. Cloudy mild
25 John & Herman helped Br N's thresh till about 10 AM then Flavius & Benjamin plowed they finished shortly after dinner I boiled sauce I & Benjamin & Abram made 2 barrels Cider yesterday. had D Taber last night Nancy had bad spell is better again W. fine mild
26 I boiled sauce AM boys Cleaned up barn set Machine then threshed a lot of barly that blowed over the farming mill I helped W Morrison kill 4 pigs PM Flavius took 25 bags Chop to Major Mills rest of boys pulled Carrots W. fine mild a drissel of rain
27 I & Herman went to Markham AM boys pulled carrots. I & Herman topped carrot & rest of boys pulled white Hoar frost this morning.
Oct 1883
turnip PM. I bought home Chop this evening W. fine
Sunday 28 all went to meeting at Hebron except Benj Boys went to JD's little boys to Br S's I & Nancy to D.Hoovers very dark Coming home had to bring a lantern strong east wind rain
29 John got farmer shod boys made a bin in feeding room for Carrots I & John helped J Mainland kill a Pig PM W. rain all AM & awhile PM
30 Boys drew 5 loads turnip men pulled I & Abram baysed 12 bag Potato & drew them in W. very fine Cler
31 Boys finished Pulling & drawing turnips 12 load making 17 loads about 700 bus I & Abram drew in Carrots with Cent about 100 Bus W. very fine strong wind west yesterday
Nov 1 I & Nancy went to JB's. John drew a load of sand AM he began to plow turnip land PM W. squaals of snow PM didn't Cover ground
2 Benj Lehmans wife from Michigan & her sister Lissy Grove were here last night I & Nancy took them to Jac Reesors & to Manasse Frets for dinner & to AB's & to Moyer's to stay all night W. Cool Cloudy
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3 I & Flavius took load of Hay to F Johnston Blacksmith @ $10.00 AM took Boys plowed W. Cler AM Windy PM rain this evening
Sunday 4 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon by S Hoovers went to Joseph Kocks W. very fine warm
5 I & John took plow to Br S's to get Coulter fixed Boys plowed AM then they went to R Berries Sale & I went to Funeral of James Milnor Jac W. misty this morning very fine PM took in last of Potatoes
6 Boys plowed AM I & John took Maple log to SM & Flavius finished plowing turnip & potatoes ground W. rain this morning Cler today Windy PM
7 I & Herman made 35 gals Cider AM drew a Corn PM & Cleared along fence at other place where we intend to make Stump fence Brought home grist this evening AM from Major Mills. W. fine
8 Thanksgiving day all went to meeting at Hebron remark & Sermon on St Luke part of 14th C by Br. C
Nov 1883
I & Nancy went to NB's Pm W. fine
9 Moved Machine to other place W. mild Cloudy pretty heavy thunder & very heavy rain PM
10 Set Machine & I went to Ceder Grove AM pulled off Corn PM W. Cler & drissle rain PM sent 31 lbs butter to Toronto with NB's @ 21 cts
Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to J Moyer's & to AB's they were not at home came home again W. very fine Cler squaals of rain & strong wind after dark
12 Tried to thresh at other place. Couldn't wind very very strong from west. straw would not go out of barn Came home & tied up Cattle. pretty Cold
13 Threshed all went well over 100 Bus fall Wheat Falout 140 Bus Oats got done about 3 PM W. squaals of snow ground White
14 Brought home Thresher AM Cleared last of Barly & husked Corn PM W. pretty Cold squaals of snow PM
15 John & Herman took 43 bus 20 lbs Barly to F mans bay at 65 cts then they Cleared some Wheat at other place I & Nancy went to Markham & to Wesly Reesor's for dinner married to J H Reesor's Elizabeth.
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Nov 1883
W. very heavy snow from south west all AM. not very Cold ground covered about 2 inches
16 Cleared all Wheat at other place W. very Cold this morning NW wind
17 I & Flavius took 66 Bus 50 lbs amber Wheat from other place it being all the saleable Wheat off 10 acres to Hoover's mill at Pickering Village @ $1.07 per B I went to Boxgrove PM. W. sharp west wind. cloudy clear. milder this evening
Sunday 18 at home Johnny B's were here & Br S's PM. W. cloudy thawing
19 Trimmed Pine stumps at other Place AM. Commenced stump Boat & boys Plowed in Corn & late Oats stubble PM. W. fine this evening I went to Br S's
20 I & Nancy & little ones went to B inlaw S Hoovers they were not at home little boys & girls stayed there & we went to Peters W. rather Cloudy a little rain PM Flavius helped NB thresh
21 went to help Pilkey thresh & John & Herman helped NB Benjamin Plowed they all came home about 10 AM rain stopped them some thunder rained till after dinner we pulled off corn Benjamin asked few hands to husk Corn tommorrow evening
Nov 1883
22 John & Herman helped NB thresh Flavius & Benj'n finished plowing root ground except headland & a little more. W. pretty windy this morning had a husking Bee this evening Joe Sprague bought a mason here this evening
23 I went to Toronto to buy some chains & nails Boys finished plowing root ground & tended Mason W. fine
24 I tended Mason he finished sheep pen wall & I took him part of way home John & Flaris trimmed stumps
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remark & sermon on St Mat 22 C by Br C MN's. Danl Ramer's & AB's Jesse & Martha were here PM. W sharp east wind
26 John & Flaris went with team to help NB draw in hay stack began to rain about 10 AM rained all day
27 Boys trimmed stumps I went to Markham PM W. pretty fine roads bad
28 Boys trimmed stumps W. Cold
29 Flavius helped Pilky thush John & Herman trimmed Stumps AM D Burkholder began out sheep house we helped him PM W. Cold wind
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Nov 1883 Dec
30 John helped JD's kill hog we raised sheep house PM W. fine
Dec 1 Flavius worked Scarboro road work we help DB at sheep house John took grist Chop to Major Mill PM W. fine AM soft snow PM
Sunday 2 at home Br C's Keturah & Menno Stover were here PM W. pretty cold
3 Put up stakes along sideroad at other place AM Drew 4 stumps PM W. Cold west wind AM
4 Killed 7 hogs W. fine mild PM
5 John helped BrC. kill hog Herman helped D Harris thresh Flaris helped DB at sheep house W. fine mild
6 John & Flavius helped NB draw in haystack & Herman helped D Hoovers thresh AM Herman went to S Ramer's sale & John & Flavius went shooting with Simon Hoovers & few more shot nothing I helped DB shingle all day W. east wind rather mild
7 John drew home wood AM Herman helped BD finish shingles began to rain AM rain more or less all day mild
8 John got Farmer Shod I went to Markham AM we helped DB & Banked around wall PM W. mild seen 3 or 4 plows work today
Dec 1883
Sunday 9 at home Benj'n & Barbara Diller brought Frank Drudge from Clarence NYork home this evening he stay all night W. fine mild
10 John went visiting with Drudge I & rest of boys opened mouth of tile drains AM Flavius plowed in old Orchard PM W. a few showers AM very Cold West wind PM heavy
11 Boys drew 16 stumps into fence I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM S Ramers has sold out to Joe & John Hoover W. milder squaals of snow PM shower of rain after dark
12 John helped NB kill hog we cleaned grist tailings wild goose & Flavius Herman took 57 Pidgeons & grist to Major Mills this PM I helped DB at Sheep house PM W. pretty Cold W. wind
13 Boys drew stumps AM I helped Pilky Kill hogs PM JD's were here this evening W. quite mild & soft PM
14 I & Nancy & little ones went to JH Ramers to get venison Flavius plowed some in old Orchard W. roads very muddy warm AM blowed up very Cold PM. freezing very hard
15 I went to Br S's & Cedar Grove AM drew stump PM W. very Cold AM some milder PM
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Dec 1883
Sunday 16 at home Boys & girls went to Br S's PM W. pretty Cold
17 drew stumps W. fine pretty Cold
18 I & Nancy helped AB kill hogs boys drew Stumps AM trimmed some PM W. fine AM about an inch of snow last night blowed from west PM
19 drew big stumps NB helped with team John got Maj & Farmer Sharped AM. W. Cloudy rather sharp
20 Flavius got Nelly & Jess sharped & John brought home grist AM we trimmed some stumps PM W. cold
21 drew stumps NB helped with team W. fine pretty Cold. about 1 inch of snow last night
22 drew stumps NB helped with team W. Cold about Gone this morning. about 1 inch snow last night Sunday
23 went to meeting at Hebron except Susannna & little ones remarks by Br C sermon on St John 3C by Saml Hoover Peter B. were here after service W. very very Cold this morning snow from east PM mild this evening
24 I & girls went to Markham with sleigh boys went Shooting W. frosty pretty Cold. rough. sleigh
25 Christmas day Flavius & Herman
Dec 1883
went to Br S's Br C. & his family were here young folks went to Peter's this evening W. fine mild
26 I & John went to Markham boys drew home wood Jesse Hoovers was here at noon boys drew stumps awhile PM. W. milder thawing
27 Drew stumps AM Chored PM Flavius brought loads of pine from other place with steers PM W. fine AM snow from east PM wind turned very very strong from north this evening blowed very hard
28 FInished stump fence AM 125 stumps we fenced west side of north side up the hill of NW corner field at other place boys went to sale at late Alex Whaley I went to Major Mills PM. W fine rough sleigh
29 Cleared & drew 2 loads old wheat to Ceder Grove @ $1.6 & $1.05 W. east wind NB. were here tonight
30 I & Nancy went to I Moyers Boys & girls went to meeting at WIdemans W. fine AM snow PM
31 Cleaned & drew 2 loads Wheat
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Dec 1883 Jan 1884
to Ceder Grove @ $1.05 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's this evening Boys drove gray mare Maggie awhile this evening she went well W. fine mild sleighs good
Jan 1 1884 Three Boys & Br N's Peter went shooting to Simon Hoover's they got 1 rabbit Girls & Br C's youngsters went visiting to Sermon Hoovers this PM then they all Came home together we & the rest of Children went to Br S's W. fine winter day Br N's were here this evening
2 Chored W. snow from east last night & AM. wind turned to west PM. blowed hard
3 I helped Br N's kill hog W. very strong west wind all day Cold Zero
4 didnt do much John started to Major Mills with grist didnt get there roads Blocked Br C. started to go to Waterloo train Blocked in Scarboro yestereday they stayed in Toronto W. very Cold yet
5 I & Flavius went to Markham Boys brought home horse plowed B.C. came home today W. not so Cold
Jan 1884
Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Uncle David Reesors they were not all home but Joe Wideman was at home so we staid our young folks & Br C's youngsters went to Christian Stover's this evening W. milder
7 Set Machine & asked hands to thresh on Wednesday W. fine milder
8 Chored W. snow from east all day not much wind. our four Geese were stolen last night
9 Threshed got a late start threshed nearly all fall wheat about 150 Boxes it is a poor Crop W. snowed all night there is 15 in new snow this morning snowed slowly all day rather mild
10 Threshed rest of West about 25 Boxes & Russian Oats about 90 then about 240 Boxes of other Oats W. mild snowed heavy towards evening no wind
11 Broke road into bush & cleaned up then about 15 Boxes Oats W. rather Cold PM
12 I & Nancy went to Funeral of John Stovers Daughter Martha went to Mother in laws for dinner Boys draw home wood
Sunday 13 Went to John B Reesors Martin Barkeys were here this evening W. snow from east awhile this morning 2 feet snow on the level
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Jan 1884
14 Chopped Barly & Oats for Cows AM Oats PM our chopper works very well we had it back to get it fixed I went to Cherrywood & to Moyers with Br C PM W. pretty cold
15 didnt do much boys ground axes AM brought home grist PM. W. very Cold 12 below zero this morning
16 John & Flavius helped Br S's thresh with team W. milder Herman goes to school
17 Boys cut sawlogs in other Bush School I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. frosty mild
18 Cleared 38 bus 43 lbs Keim Wheat & took it to Ceder Grove @ $1.00 per Bus W. milder I & Nancy went to Br S's Menno's they were not at home
19 Cleaned 38.44lbs Keim Wheat took it to Ceder Grove Mills & Shoveled snow at Hebron PM W. rather Cold Sunday
20 all went to meeting at Hebron except John remarks & sermon on John 14 C by Br C JB's. Menno Burkholder Tilman McDaniels Herman & Elvia Lehman's were here PM. W. fine Cold 8 deg below zero this morning
21 I & Nancy went to Markham AM boys finished Cutting green log AM Sawed in old bush PM W. Cold
Jan 1884
22 Cleaned some wheat screenings AM Boys drew 7 logs PM. W West wind
23 John & Flavius both went to Dr Tabor AM. they are sick vomited last night I & Benjamin went to Ceder Grove PM W. snow pretty heavy PM. W mild
24 I & Herman went to Isaac Moyers sale PM I brought 3 Butter Buckets & sundries @ 25 cts W. very Cold sharp N Wind
25 I & Herman helped A McCreight thresh W. very very Cold 17 below zero at our place 30 at Markham John & Flavius not well yet
26 Herman helped McCreight finished thresh AM I & Nancy went to John Stovers then I went to meeting house at Widemans PM to see about maintaining Stover's went to Br inlaw Saml's to stay all night W. fine not very Cold
Sunday 27 went to meeting at WIdemans remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews by R'd S Hoover went to R'd Jos Barkeys after service W. sharp east wind
28 Chopped few Oats & Peas & Oats mixed W. snow AM fine PM
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Jan 1884 Feb
29 Boys drew some logs D Shavers were here PM & this evening W. mild soft
30 Flavius went to Toronto with Benj'n Diller W. rained & thawed all day John & Herman drew 1 log
31 I & John took fat Cow to Butcher Glenn in Markham @ 42 dollars W. fine. drew logs PM
Feb 1 Chopped lot of feed Peas & Oats Tailings & Oats & Oats for Horses AM Chopper works well. boys drew Butt Logs PM the last of the green ones & they brought home some old ones for fireword. W. fine mild
2 Boys brought home some old logs AM I & John took two of them to AM they were too good for wood & John took one maple from old bush PM I & Nancy went to Br S's Menno's they were not at home then we went to Br N's W
Sunday 3 at home young folks & Br C's & Br N's young folks all went to Menno Burkholders this evening AB's were here W. fine mild
Feb 1884
4 Cut down old Beech tree for wood & John drew Maple Logs W. east wind
5 Boys drew home some logs for wood I & Nancy went to John G Reesors this evening W. mild. Dr Taber died this morning
6 Worked in other bush John WIdeman & Wife came to stay all night W. snow AM Nancy and Flavius were at Markham PM
7 Three boys went to Johnny Boyer's Sale W. very very fine warm Cler
8 Worked in other barn W. foggy
9 Went to other barn John drew one log I & Flavius Came home rain & soft snow AM. fine. PM G Lohman & Wife were here at dinner
Sunday 10 went to JD's young folk to AB's W. fine
11 drew log I & Nancy went to Br S's Menno's this evening W. fine
12 Chopped a lot of grain AM all the young folk went to Lehman's PM Simon Hoovers Came PM & staid this evening W. fine AM sleet & rain from east from 3 PM. not Cold
13 Boys Cut logs AM drew PM I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. fine mild
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Feb 1884
14 Boys went to Wanthoneys Sale I took Machine Canvas to to N Burkholder at Cherrywood to get fixed PM. W. pretty Cold
15 Cut down big dead pine in other bush W. fine sharp
16 Boys finished sawing in AM Chopped some Oats PM young folk went to JD's this evening W. fine
Sunday 17 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover Sermon on St John 11 C by Br C David Nighswander here PM & Martin & Elisabeth Stover from Nottawasaga & Rosina Burkholder were here tonight W. fine this PM rain this evening went to aunt Lissy Burkholder this evening
18 Killed fat Heifer AM boys drew logs PM. W. very fine mild
19 Chored AM boys went with 2 teams to D Hoovers Bee to draw lumber PM had bad luck broke both sleighs W. drizzly AM cler PM thawing
Mar 1884
Br C's today W. pretty cold I have Boil on under lip since Sunday
5 Boys Chopped lot of Oats & Mixed grain W. very fine. Boil very sore Boys & girls went to M Nighswander's this evening
6 Boys split wood AM they all went to Daniel Hoovers sale PM John H Ramers was here & he went to sale JB left his horse & went Peter & Jesse Hoovers Called & went I had to stay with the women Boil very sore. very fine day Dan has rented his farm to Ben Burkholder & he is moving into Cherrywood
7 Flavius & Adeline went to Markham AM they sawed a tree in other Bush to Make a load of wood for J McGaw W. a little snow last night. Boil sore
8 Boys Cut Sheaves & brought load of pine from other Bush AM then they got Br C's sleigh & brought McGaw's wood as far as Br C's PM W. stormy AM fine PM got Br C. to look at my face dont know but he thinks its a boil
Sunday 9 at home Flavius & Herman went to Meeting at Ceder Grove AM Flavius went for Old Dr Tabor
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Mar 1884
He is in the Deceased Dr's office in {illegible} he took a different view of it he recommended Poulticing with hops & gave me some medicine W. stormy PM
10 John & Benjamin took McGaws wood AM rest of boys made road to draw dung on heap on Oats stubble east of dam W. fine mild, face some better
11 Nancy John & girls went to Wedding at Br C's his daughter Mary was married to Jonas Ramers son John, Flavius & Herman drew dung PM W. rainy AM fine PM
12 Boys drew a few loads dung then they sawed wood too soft to draw dung W. fine Cler thawing
13 Boys drew dung till nearly night then they hitched up Colt Frank he went will W. fine Cler Thawing a little my face is getting better
14 Boys drew hay from other place. W. fine warm thawing. my face getting better. my under lip was swelled so that I couldnt hardly eat anything it breaks inside occasionally & bleeds it ran very little matter outside
15 Boys drew home hay AM Chopped a lot of grain PM Joseph Barkeys were here this evening I went out a little today W. fine Cler
Mar 1884
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on Hebrews 4 C by R'd Jos Barkey Simon Hoover's old Mrs Wideman & David Stover were here after service W. fine Cler mild
17 Boys drew some wood from other bush Flavius & Nancy went to Markham PM W. mild rained awhile AM
18 John & Benjamin Cut a few Hemlock logs in other bush I took team over & they drew 1 AM Boys all went to J Higgins Sale PM I got Cold AM dont feel well. Jacob Moyer from Jordan Came to stay all night W. fine
19 John went visiting with Moyer today W. rainy soft snow this evening
20 boys drew home some logs for wood from old bush
21 I & Nancy went to Saml Hoover's & Br inlaw John Hoover's boys drew dung on heap with 2 teams W. very fine thawing sleighing going fast
22 Got sap Buckets down & soaked them AM John & Benjamin Cut some drags in the other bush Flavius & Herman drew pine roots into old bush PM to boil sugar W. warm Cler, sleighing about gone
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Mar 1884 April
I & Abram went to Ceder Grove this evening with Cutter tough going Br S & wife were here PM he hung storm door at front door
Sunday 23 I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's W. rained awhile AM foggy & mild
24 I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws I bought 10 Bus Peas off Br inlaw Peter @ 70 cts per Bus did not bring them home W. fine mild thawing
25 Tapped trees sap did not run very well I went to Vardons Sale PM W. fine warm Cler
26 I & Flavius Chopped some Peas & Oats this Morning W. began to rain at 9 AM rained all day
27 Boys sawed wood in other bush W. fine
28 Boiled sap Flavius went to Markham W. fine
29 Boys sawed in other bush AM they helped Peter PM it was too wind in bush, very Cold & windy from north
Sundy 30 I & Nancy went to AB's W. very Cold north wind frose hard
31 Boys sawed in other bush Peter & his man helped AM W. very fine
April 1 sawed at home W. fine
2 John went to Markham PM
2 John & Flavius went to JD's sawing Bee PM W. Drissly snow & rain about 2 in snow this morning
April 1884
3 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Boys sawed wood W. strong North wind
4 Boiled sap W. strong NW wind
5 Boiled sap John & Flavius helped Br S's thresh we have made 32 quarts Molasses sap run well yesterday W. very strong NW wind today freesing tonight
Sunday 6 at home Isaac Moyers Menno Reesor's Br N's youngster & AB's Children were here. W. fine
7 Boiled sap & sawed wood W. fine
8 I & Nancy went to MN's boys Boiling sap Herman helped John Ramer's move he drove Cattle W. fine
9 Boys sawed we Boiled sap Michael Fret's were here W. fine ground white with snow this morning
10 I went to Markham Boys sawed wood We made 41 3/4 lbs sugar yesterday & today W. fine
Good Friday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's PM W. fine Cler roads getting good
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April 1884
12 Plugged stump fence & burned some old stumps W. very fine warm
Easter Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by S Hoover sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C Tilman Reesor's were here W. strong east wind AM fine PM Cler
Easter Monday 14 I Nancy girls & little ones went to Br C's to quilting. W. fine mild
15 Chored I went to Ceder Grove AM W. strong east wind rained nearly all day
16 John & Flavius plowed some sod at other place I & rest of boys boiled 7 quts fine Molasses we made over 16 gals & 41 lbs sugar
17 I & John went to Br inlaw Peter's for 10 Bus seed Peas got new harness at M Whites Complete for $25.00 AM I & Flavius put in logs John & Herman drew off stones at other place. W. fine
18 I & Flavius piled lumber John & Benj drew off stones Patton fixed table W. very fine
19 I & John Flavius piled lumber
April 1884
John & Herman Chopped some grain AM drew off rails & burned roots PM W. very fine & warm
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd Jos Barkey sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to CL Hoover's after service & to Enos Hoover's at supper W. very fine warm AM blowed up Cold PM Boys & girls went to Johnny B's
21 I & John & Flavius & NB dug a grave for old Hannah Stover & then all went to her funeral she was buried at Hebron Sermon by Jac Wideman & Sam Hoover Henry Stover & his sister were here boys plowed sod at other place where we stumped W. Cler Cold N wind
22 I & John took away some lumber AM Br S's are not sowing for a few days Flavius grubbed & John plowed at other place PM I went to sale of old James Peter's Chattels & Homestead PM bought garden hoe & axe 30 handsleighs 25 cts W. fine warm cler, east wind
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April 1884
23 Flavius grubbed at other place John harrowed at home W. fine Cler
24 I sowed 1 field Black barley at other place AM & some Oats PM John sowed 4 Bus spring wheat in east end of field east of dam & began sowing Oats in field near Hoover's Flavius harrowed with Cent & Maggie Herman harrowed at the other place with Jess & Nell. W. fine was Cler
25 Sowed Oats at home & at other place with 3 teams W. fine day
26 Finished Oats in west 8 acres of big field & nearly finished N West corner field with Barley Maggie has sore shoulders so we hitched up Frank & Flavius harrowed with him he went well W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 27 at home Br N's were here & Diller's youngsters W. fine a slight shower this evening
28 Sowed field back of Cider house with Barly. W. raw Cold N wind
29 Flavius helped NB plow John went to Major Mills.
March 1884 May
I brought load of rails from other I & Benj & Herman pulled down about 40 rods along west end of N East Corner field I & Nancy went to Markham & boys laid up the fence PM. W. very Cold last night frose ice like glass
30 John helped NB with seeder we & Flavius drew old rails into wood shed AM Flavius plowed sod at Other place I went to tell about Meeting on Saturday there are visitors Coming from Pennsylvania W. Cool wind
May 1 Flavius helped NB with seeder John Plowed sod AM I sowed it with Peas PM Herman harrowed with Cent & Maggie John helped harrow when he was done Plowing W. warm a little rain PM
2 John & Herman finished harrowing Peas at other place Flavius sowed knoll with Peas AM John rolled & Herman got NB's roller & helped roll PM they got Both Barly fields rolled & knoll Peas
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May 1884
W fine shower last night Cold W wind today
3 all went to Meeting at Hebron today Sermon on St {blank space} by R'd B Lehman from Lancaster Pa remarks by Bishop R Martin Root of the same place Deacon Henry Nissly & wife & C Hostetter were here last night & Bishop M Root a while this morning W. fine Cool wind Boys & NB went fishing to Big Rouge PM Caught 50 suckers
Sunday 4 John & girls went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius went with Br C's JD's were here W. fine
5 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Bishop Root sermon by Pre B Lehman went to MN's to H Boyer's at supper W. fine foggy AM very fine & warm PM growing weather
6 R Gourley helped us plant Maple trees from Meeting house to north lane about 116 trees some few white Ash Boys drew dung out of heap on Carrot ground & Flavius plowed it W. fine warm
7 I & John & Herman piled lumber & Flavius rolled at other place AM W little drissly AM strong wind & rain from east PM
May 1884
8 Cut some Black Ash logs & drew them to SM I went to Markham PM W. drissly AM & PM
9 Chored & Boys partly Made a gate AM I went to L Crosleys sale with NB. PM W rain AM some thunder shower's PM
10 Sawed up old apple trees into stove wood & Boys dug post holes for Back garden AM drew back from log yard at Br S's for Mulch for Maple trees PM W. fine warm
Sundy 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd Jac Wideman sermon suitable for Lords Supper by Br C Jac Wideman M N's young folks & Simon Hoover's young folks were here W. fine Cool wind
12 Flavius rolled at other place & John finished plowing orchard at other place & I sowed it with Black barley AM Flavius rolled at home
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May 1884
John brought Barrel of salt from Dunbarton & I went to Funeral of Old James Boyd at Ceder Grove PM. W. fine warm
13 I & Adeline went to Toronto Sold 45 lbs Butter @ 25 cts 15 Doz Eggs @ 16 cts Boys drew dung on Corn & Potatoe ground W. East wind & driving rain nearly all way home
14 I & Nancy went to JB's boys Sowed Carrots & plowed Corn & Potatoe ground W. strong N wind
15 I & Flavius put in posts & put on Scantling for garden fence AM I & John went to Markham PM W. fine AM some thunder & rain PM
16 John & Herman drew old stumps & roots on heaps at other place I & Flavius worked garden fence I Paid late Dr Taber's Bill to Mr Beaton at Whitevale this Morning W. strong N wind
17 I & Abram went to Markham I & Flavius finished garden fence & gat PM John & Herman Burned stumps & drew off roots W. milder, a little snow north yesterday.
May 1884
Sundy 18 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by S Hoover suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C went to Br inlaw Peters PM & to C Burkholders at supper W. fine
19 Nancy Painted the two kitchen floor's on Saturday I Painted the second Coat today Boys drew dung on turnip ground W. fine warm growing weather woods turning green
20 Boys drew dung I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. shower awhile AM & awhile PM
21 Boys finished dung & marked out Corn & planted some & I Painted front Kitchen stoop AM washed sheep & finished planting Corn PM. W. real warm May day JB's & JD's Came home from Clarence NY this evening
Ascension day 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke C by S Hoover W drissly rain PM
23 I & Nancy went to Uxbridge to M Williamsons for 6 Bags Potatoes @ 75 cts per Bag Boys dug garden & Plowed turnip ground W. warm
24 Boys plowed John sheared sheep PM W. fine
Sunday 25 at home NB's were here & AB's PM W. rain this morning
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May 1884
26 Boys finished plowing turnip ground AM planted Potatoes PM W. fine warm
27 Finished planting Potatoes AM I & Benj went fishing to Dead water PM Caught 13 Boys harrowed & rolled turnip ground
28 drew stones & roots off fallow at other place AM boys began to plow & went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cold N wind frost some places last night
29 Boys plowed I burned roots AM have very lame back PM Herman & Benj pulled weed in wheat W. Cold N Wind frost in places
30 Boys finished fallow at other place we have none at home. I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. a little milder our early Potatoes were nipped a little with frost last night
31 I & John went to Markham AM bought new Buggy off R Pringle @ $90.00 Paid $30 Cash & he takes Axles at 70 ctgs each toward Balance & some Blk ash @ $14.00 per M Boys Chopped Oats AM drew dung on feed Corn ground PM. W. fine mild
June 1884
June 1st Sunday, I & Nancy went to PB's W. fine warm
Whit Monday 2 at home young folks all went fishing girls & Flavius & a lot More went to F Mans Bay got fine lot fish W. shower this Morning thunder in the north PM Shower this evening NB Pulled down his Barn today
3 Fixed fences John Plowed ground for feed Corn AM Three Boys helped NB Clearing away timber at his Barn PM fine
4 Made stone Pavement from driving house to stables & Boys brought 2 loads gravel from Br S. to put on it a Pedlar left a Washing Machine here on trial we are to have a new one for $10.00 if it gives satisfaction W. prety warm Cler
5 R Gourlay helped us raise house at other place 1 foot then he and boys dug in Cellar under it W. warm
6 Boys & Gourly dug in Cellar I went to Markham AM trimmed some apple trees & put on few grafts PM W. very warm
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7 I & Abram went to Toronto Sold 38lbs Butter @ 16 cts 12 doz Eggs @ 15 cts Boys & Gourly dug in Cellar W. very warm
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on St John 15 C by Br C MN's John Ramers R'd Sam Hoover's & Abraham & Samuel Smiths young folks from Vaughan were here after service M N's staid for supper W. very warm Cler
9 Three Two Boys went to NB's Barn raising I & little Boys planted feed Corn & some blanks in Common Corn AM little Boys & the girls went to raising PM W. very warm AM fine rain PM a little thunder Cooler PM
10 Sawed Basswood logs in old bush AM Chored PM all went to NB's to put on Purloin plates after supper W. Cloudy
11 Boys dug in Cellar W. drissly all day
12 I & Benj'n went fishing to dead water with JB & Br S's David Caught over 40 fine Catfish Boys drew stones for Cellar at other place AM Dug Post holes for fence in front of new barn PM W fine warm
June 1884
13 R Gourly helped finish Cellar & began to Clean out ditch on west Side of lane I & John brought load of sand from JD's creek then we drew 4 more out of a heap that laid at other place since barn was built I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cool
14 Boys plowed in turnip ground
Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Simon Ramer's wife, went to Jonas Ramer's for dinner. W. fine, pretty warm
16 I & Three Boys & 2 teams put in Markham road work drawing Gravel W. warm
17 Scuffled & hoed Corn plowed in turnip ground W. very warm
18 Boys finished plowing harrowing & rolling turnip ground we Chopped few Oats PM. W. very very warm thunder showers went round PM a very little rain here
19 Boys Made turnip drills W. very warm
20 Boys harrowed fallow at other place AM John took grist wheat to Major Mills PM W. very very warm
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June 1884
Sent 28 lbs Butter to Toronto with Br C @ 16 cts
21 Flavius sowed turnips AM Boys topped thistles at other place PM W. very very warm 87 deg at our place 93 at some places
Sunday 22 at home Boys & girls went to AB's I & Nancy & little ones went awhile to NB's after supper W. prety warm
23 John & Flavius fixed fences at other place AM Topped Thistles in big Oat field PM I & little boys scuffled & hoed Carrots Peters & Motherinlaw were here PM W. heavy thunder & rain north a little here PM
24 I & Nancy took wool to Altona Mills Boys drew 3 loads gravel from Br S's got dinner & supper at Simon Hoover's W. very heavy rain nearly all PM
25 Chored AM Boys hitched Frank in waggon & brought load rails PM W. rain nearly all AM Cool PM
26 had R Gourly to make sod walk on east side of lane Boys turnpiked lane from Cider house down little hill made soil bridge for Cider house John Brought 1 load of gravel from Br S's W. fine Cler Washing Machine agent Came & I Paid him Boys went fishing to dead water this evening Flavius caught Eel
June 1884 July
27 John done Scarboro road work with team I & Flavius brought load gravel from sideroad near H Moore's in 3rd Con of Scarboro then I went to see Clerk of Scarboro to see if I could buy a quantity of finish gravel lime boys topped thistles PM. W. pretty warm
28 Chopped some Oats & Finished graveling lane AM then topped thistles W. fine hoed Corn PM
Sunday 29 Boys & girls went to Br N's & to JD's I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's they were not home then we went to Martin Barkey PM Joseph Shirk & wife Came to stay all night. W. fine warm Cler
30 Boys drew dung at other place I & little boys hoed Corn W. warm July 1st I went to Funeral of Joseph Lapps boy PM very warm
July 1st Boys plowed at other place W. very warm I & John made Picket fence for hens PM Flavius got gravel in his eye Breaking at a stone with sledge
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July 1884
3 John cut grass south of bush till about 10 AM Br C's took Mower till about 2 PM then John Cut in big Meadow Herman finished plowing fallow at other place then he brought turnip disk from BR S's & began to run it over the drills to break the Crust they are not Coming very well Flavius done nothing but his eye is getting better W. warm
4 John nearly finished big Meadow I & other boys hoed Potatoes Herman finished rolling turnips AM Chored PM. W. fine AM rain PM
5 Chored AM John & Flavius went to JB{illegible} barn raising PM W. showers AM & PM
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by R'd S Hoover JB's Gibner's Simeon Wideman Aaron Burkholder were here PM. & Br S's at supper W. fine Cool, Cler
7 I went to Markham & Boys Chopped some Oats AM I put Paris Green on Potatoes Boys raked & Cocked hay south of Bush mowed swail in meadow PM W. fine Cool I went to Toronto sold 54 lbs Butter @ 19cts
2 Flavius went to Dr Robinson AM John & Herman plowed W. Cooler
July 1884
Boys mowed swale along line fence at other place AM drew in hay south of bush & 4 loads out of Meadow PM W fine Cool
9 & 10 worked at hay & scuffled turnips W. fine warm
11 drew in hay W. heavy rain PM
12 Chored AM Boys mowed swale at other place PM helped NB lift sleeper in barn after supper W. rain AM rain & hail about 5 PM, hail done no damage here but at 6th Con Markham cut crop all down
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by R'd Jos Barkey Sermon on St Mat 24 by R S Hoover went to Danl Ramer's after service W. fine cool
14 I & Benjamin Cut Thistles on Scarboro road & Boys Chopped Oats AM I & Nancy went to Motherinlaws Boys shook up hay PM
15 & 16 drew 18 loads gravel from JD's Creek into lane W. very Cool for the season
17 Boys & girls went to John Ramer's raising I & Benj'n drew 3 loads gravel & drew in one load hay at other place W. fine Cool
18 Flavius got Jess & Nell shod I & John drew 2 loads gravel AM hoed turnips PM W. fine shower last night
19 hoed turnips AM cut few acres wheat on high ground in field behind barn PM W. fine Cool
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July 1884
Sunday 20 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Altona we & little ones went to JD's W. fine
21 Cut Wheat behind barn W. fine
22 Cut high ground at other place W. warm
23 Chopped last of Oats & hoed turnips I got Cent shod AM. W. fine
24 Finished hoeing turnips & hoed thistles out of Potatoes & Corn AM Cut some Wheat behind barn till near supper began to rain slowly, pretty nice shower after dark, warm
25 Finished Cutting Wheat behind barn & began Cutting Peaground wheat in east end of big field W. fine pretty warm
26 Finished Peaground till noon & Cut at other place PM, nearly finished W. fine
Sunday 27 I went to Funeral of Old Edmund Anthony , he was buried at Highland Creek Johnny B's were here PM W. heavy rain AM. fine PM. the Funeral was at 12 Oc
28 I & Abram went to Markham AM boys hoed turnips at NB's fixed shocks finished Cutting wheat at other place PM began cutting barly behind Cider house after supper W. fine
29 I & Herman went to Toronto sold 50 lbs Butter 2 18 ctgs 6 doz eggs @ 18 cts
July 1884 Aug
W. fine 1 bag new Potatoes @ 1.10 boys Cut Barly
30 cut barly AM drew in 5 loads Wheat with 2 waggons till 1/2 past 3 when it began to rain, it rained more or less till evening a very heavy Clap of thunder about 7 PM
31 Chored AM put up Barbed Wire along Meadow fence to protect trees all Picked raspberries in other bush after supper we got about 20 bls W. rainy AM fine PM
Aug 1st Boys helped NB finish hoeing turnips AM finished Cutting Barly behind Cider house till supper Cut 4 rounds in NW Corner field after supper Flavius went to Markham after supper. W. fine Cool Cler
2 Three boys Cut Black Barley at other place Benjamin Cut NW Corner field I & Nancy went to Markham PM W
Sundy 3 Went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy Staid with little ones they have Cold remarks by Br C sermon on St James 3rd C by R'd Jos Barkey Joseph Groves & old Johnny Stover , Br inlaw Saml Hoover's S Lehman's were here . W. fine very warm Shower PM
4 I & John & Benj'n put in 8 big logs AM Boys fixed up up shock PM
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Aug 1884
W. fine AM heavy shower about supper time heavy rain last night Flavius helped NB bind fall wheat PM
5 Flavius helped NB bind till supper Then we turned loose Barly W. fine drying
6 Put Paris Green on Potatoes & turned out some Wheat shocks AM drew in 6 loads fall Wheat PM my back got so lame I had to quit I went to see for a hand got J Mainland to Come tommorrow W. fine drying day
7 & 8 Boys & JM dew in all Wheat & some barly W. fine warm I laid in bed Can hardly move
9 boys drew in above dam in bed W. fine warm
Sunday 10 Three boys & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's & to Funeral of Saml Browspergers wife PM I am in bed W. fine very warm
11 Boys ganged barly stubble weith 2 teams W. very warm Br C got medicine for me, D Robinson
12 Boys finished ganging stubble fallow at other place W. warm
13 Boys drew dung on stubble Herman helped B Burkholders on Hoover's place to thresh PM
Aug 1884
14 They have the grain & rakings all in the barn . Moyers & Uncle Jos widow were here W. warm
14 Boys drew dung & Cut road round N East Corner Oat field. Herman helped B Burkholder thresh AM W fine
15 Boys Cut Oats D Stover Helped bind he works for Br C. Flavius helped Br N's thresh W. fine warm I got as far as the Kitchen on the Lounge yesterday & today I walked to the barnyard W. warm
16 Boys finished Cutting one field Oats & spring wheat Flavius helped Peter Reesor thresh W. warm
Sundy 17 at home Br S & Br C's & AB's young folk were here W. warm I walkon crutches
18 Boys shocked big field of Oats & Cut some North of bush D Stover helped W. very warm
19 John & Flavius helped JD's thresh with team Herman Benj' & Abram finished Cutting & binding Oats north of bush W. very very warm 89 deg in shade
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Aug 1884
20 John & Herman helped Br S's thresh rest of boys & JD's man Jim Gunn Cut Oats at other place W very warm I walked to Br C's with one crutch fine shower last night
21 Boys shocked Oats & cut Black barly at other place in young Orchard AM set Machine PM & threshed Barly & wheat rakings after supper with six horses, I drove. W. fine shower at noon.
22 John finished Cutting Black barly at other place other boys shocking Oats north of bush AM Boys pulled Peas on Knoll I took 10 bus grist & 8 bus Barly chop to Major Mills PM Boys began pulling Peas at other place after supper W. fine Cool Br C took 27 lbs butter @ 19 cts 14 doz eggs @ 18 cts to Toronto for us today
23 Flavius helped A McCreight thresh John & rest of boys pulled weeds out of Potatoes AM little boys hoed turnips & John & Herman Pulled Peas PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM Danl Smiths were here at supper W. strong NW wind very cool
Aug 1884 Sept
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine Cool
25 B Three boys helped Br C thresh with 3 horse I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. rather Cloudy a little rain PM
26 Threshed about 600 Bus barly & 30 Wheat W. fine wind from north fine Shower last night
27 drew in Peas at home & 4 loads from other place I dont feel well W. fine
28 drew in 2 loads Peas from other place & Spring wheat 2 loads & 10 loads Oats north of bush W. very heavy dew this morning. fine
29 John & Flavius plowed in Pea ground at other place H & Benj' Chored & spread dung W. soaking rain last night Cloudy today
30 Flavius harrowed Peaground at other place J & Herman plowed in Barly stubble at home Flavius plowed too PM he is working Maggie & 2 yr old Frank they work well I went to Markham AM & to Cherrywood PM W. foggy AM Cler PM
Sundy 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C Ann Shirk was here last night & today at noon We went to Br S's PM W. fine Cool
Sept 1 Boys Plowed awhile began drawing in Oats about 10 Oclock W. fine I helped unload
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Sept 1884
Boys plowed awhile this Morning then drew last Oats at home 3 loads Flavius & Benj'n helped B Burkholder thresh PM I & rest of boys drew in Oats at other place 7 loads PM. W. very heavy dew, fine warm today
2 boys plowed barly stubble AM John & Benj' drew in Black barly 2 loads at other place out of little Orchard & brought home last load Peas where we intend putting wheat I & Nancy went to Johnny Reesor's went to Markham W. pretty warm John plowed & harrowed last of Peaground at other place F & H harrowed & rolled barly stubble John began sowing PM I went to Ceder Grove 88 deg W. very warm
John Finished sowing Herman took 300 tiles to other place that he got last night at Pettys R Gourly & Flavius dug drain Peaground Benj' helped PM Flavius finished harrowing wheat at home John & Herman Plowed Peaground PM W. very warm
Gourly & Benj' finished drain 3 boys plowed W. very warm
Sunday 7 at home Br C's youngsters Johnny Ramer's JD's youngsters were here. W. very very warm
Three boys plowed at other place nearly finished Benj' drew home wood with Cent & Cent {?} W fine Cler PM shower last night a little rain AM. Cloudy AM Sowed Wheat at other Place W. very warm
Sept 1884
10 Finished harrowing Wheat Piled lumber & Pulled few Peas at other place one load & drew them home W. very warm thunder showers this evening. Cooler now
11 Herman helped Murray thresh he lives on Pilkeys farm I & rest of boys & Adeline threshed about 30 Bus Oats this Morning John & Benj'n began fall plowing in big field I & Flavius threshed Peas Benj got Nell shod W. fine Cool I went to Br S's for Strawberry Plants
12 I & Nancy went to Toronto sold 26 lbs Butter 24 cts Eggs 16 do 18cts Chickens 45 per pr Lamb skins 60 & 50 cts each Boys plowed & threshed Some Peas W. fine Cool Cler
23 Boys Plowed I took Nell to Burrows She has a cough I & Nancy & Esther went to Vaughan with Br C staid all night at Danl Smiths W. fine Cool this evening
Sundy 14 went to Vaughan Meeting remarks & sermon suitable for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C went to Abraham Smiths after service then Came home. W. fine
15 Boys plowed I & Flavius brought home 17 bags Pea & barly Chop with Colts from Major Mills PM W. fine
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Sept 1884
Three boys Plowed AM I & Flavius made bottoms for 8 Potato Pits PM went to Br S's & Ceder Grove AM . W. fine
John & Herman finished plowing big field except Headlands
John & Herman began plowing in NW corner field rest of us dug Potatoes went to M Frets this morning W. NW wind
Boys Plowed Flavius & Benj'n dug Potatoes Br S & C & MC Frets raised up our meeting house with Jacks it had settled the Centre I helped dig Potatoes PM W fine Cler Cool pretty strong wind
All dug Potatoes Herman got Jess shod AM we quit about 3 PM young folks went to Paring bee at MN's W. rather cloudy, east wind rained some after dark
20 I & Susanna went to Markham were to Dentist, both got Teeth drawn boys finished digging Potatoes AM very good crop boys went shooting awhile then we threshed about 65 bus Oats with horses. W. Cool fine Cler
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to J Ramer's W. Cler Cool
Sept 1884
22 Boys Plowed & threshed Peas I took Jack home to Uncle Saml's PM W. rainy & showry nearly all day
23 Boys plowed I & Flavius took his plow to Markham PM to get fixed he broke it this AM W. Cool east wind & fine rain towards evening
24 John & Herman finished NW corner field except a little on Knoll Flavius & Benj'n brought home Plow W. shower this morning warm today heavy rain tonight this is my son John's Twenty first Birthday
25 Flavius & Herman finished plowing Knoll & began behind barn I took Br C to Green River Station on Ontarioi & Quebec Railway it is on W Butter farm near Belford ( & I think it ought to be Called Belford) the road has been in running order since about the 1st of July. Br C is going to Jordan for a few days, then we run about 100 Bus of barly through the Machine to beard it I went to Uncle Josephus Reesor's PM to them them that Old Christian Hoover will be Buried tomorrow Christian Raymer was Buried yesterday
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Sept 1884 Oct
then we cleaned & bagged a load of barly W. Cloudy this morning warm & fine today
26 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Christian Hoover Sermon by R'd Jac Wideman & a young Baptist Minister went to Br inlaw Peter's John took load Barly to F mans Bay 56 cts Boys cut some Corn & Cleaned another load. W. fine, east wind PM
27 Chored AM Boys plowed PM W rain AM This is my 48th Birthday
Sunday 28th All went to Meeting at Hebron suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by R'd Jac Wideman & Br C Manasse Frets & wife came PM W. fine rain PM
29 Three Boys plowed I Plowed in Herman's place with Cent & Jess PM he got his shoe fixed in Markham. W. very fine
John took 65 Bus barly to Bay AM 58 cts. Herman helped Br C thresh with team W. rainy AM Cler PM
Flavius harrowed in big field awhile then threshed Peas he & John plowed PM
Oct 1 Flavius & Herman helped JD's thresh with team Br inlaw Peters were here & Mother inlaw, she staid
Oct 1884
John doesnt feel well Benj'n finished plowing field behind barn I & John Cleaned load Barly this evening W. fine Cool PM
2 John took 49 Bus barly to Bay @ 56 cts AM I & he Made 50 gals Cider PM Flavius & Herman harrowed big field twice W. rather Cool AM drissly rain PM
3 Three Boys went to Markham Fair with Br C's Thomas & D Stover Br S's wife & Old Saml Nighswanders widow were here Nancy took her Mother to AB's this Morning W. foggy AM very fine & warm PM
4 Flavius & Herman plowed spring wheat Stubble in root field about 2 acres John & Ben'n threshed few Peas & Cleaned them & mixed some Barly with them for grist Chop 20 Bus I went to Ceder Grove & got Cent shod AM John took Chop to Major Mills & got Farmer shod PM W. cler very very warm 78 deg in shade I & Benj'n dug sweet Potatoes PM about 4 or 5 Bus
Sunday 5 at home John & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's Flavius Herman & Esther went to AB's Br S's JD's were here W. fine
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Oct 1884
Flavius & Herman Plowed in N East field & John & Benj' Put load of barly through Machine & Fanning Mill AM John took {blank space} to Bay PM @ 56 cts then I & Flavius Benj'n drew in Corn with Cent. W. very fine
Finished drawing Corn W. fine
Boys plowed Herman took 16 Bus grist to Major Mills this Morning Flavius brought it home this evening Had husking Bee this evening W. rain nearly all PM Blowed up Cold Boys finished plowing west half N East field AM all Picked apples PM I went to Green River Station for Pre J Brubacher & wife Pre H Langemecker & wife from Penn took them to Br C's W. Cler Cold wind hard frost last night
all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by J Brubacker sermon on St John 5 C by H Langemecker frost last night
John & Flavius began plowing at other place PM we Picked apples W. fine Nancy took Mother inlaw home PM Boys plowed at other place I & Flavius drew lime from
Oct 1884
Br S's to house at other place AM Boys went shooting PM shot Partridge & old Country Rabbit W. warm
Sundy 12 I & Nancy & little ones went to MN's got there at noon heavy rain this morning intended to go to Meeting W. fine PM
13 Herman made 55 gals Cider AM Boys plowed Old Morrisey began wall under house at other place W. fine
14 Boys drew stones Herman helped Br N's thresh Flavius Made 70 gals Cider this morning we boiled sauce W. fine
15 Herman helped Peter's thresh Boys finished plowing at other place plowed we boiled sauce I brought 6 Barrels lime from Markham PM W. fine
16 Boys began plowing big field second time yesterday & today W. fine 17 John took 66 Bus barly to Bay @ 47 cts W. squaals of rain
17 Boys plowed I & Herman brought 2 loads Sand from Milners PM we threshed Oats awhile this morning W. fine
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Oct 1884
18 I went to Markham AM Boys Plowed Flavius took grist Barly to Major Mills & brought it home John drew stones for wall & we picked apples PM W. fine Cool wind
Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by R'd S Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Br C Elisabeth Koch was Baptised we went to Tilman Reesors after service. W. & {illegible}
20 Flavius made 52 gals Cider AM I went to Ceder Grove & Boxgrove for Crocks they had none so I got them at Cherrywood, John Herman plowed W. fine Jones's men are pulling stumps at other place @ 50 cts Boiled sauce I & Flavius drew small load stones & small load loam for Masons AM I went to Whitevale AM John & Benjamin picked lot of Cider Apples into large Bin now we let Cows into Orchard to eat rest W. fine Cler
Boys plowed awhile AM then we all killed pigs till noon I & Nancy went to Altona Mills for Cloth PM W. heavy rain last night Cool PM
Oct 1884 Nov
23 I & John & Benj'n went to Toronto sold 4 pigs $6.75 per Cwt 20 lbs Butter @ 26 cts, 6 doz Eggs 20 cts Flavius & Herman finished Plowing big field second time W. Cold AM snow this evening
24 Boys went shooting AM threshed Peas PM snwo squaal PM W. about an inch of snow on ground this Morning I went to Cobers AM & to Ceder Grove PM
25 Boys threshed Peas AM Pulled turnips PM I took 15 1/2 bus Peas to Major Mills PM. W. Cold NW wind snow all gone
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on 1st Cor 13 C by S Hoover B Stover was here at noon I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's PM. W. ground froze this morning, got Milder PM fine Cloudy tonight
27 I began teaching German in our Meeting house Boys began plowing in north side of Meadow.W. rain last night & awhile AM
28 Boys pulled Carrots AM & turnips PM W. fine
29 Boys pulled turnip & finished drawing in Carrots W. white frost last night fine today
30 Boys nearly finished pulling turnips till noon drew in PM. W. very fine turnips good crop
31 Boys drew Celler full W. {blank space}
Nov 1 drew turnips in Pit with two Carts (got Br C's) AM worked at Cow stable we are overhauling it PM W. cloudy AM, rain PM
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Nov 1884
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & little ones went to John Ramers Boys & girls went to JD's Benj'n went to Br S's PM. W. Cool west wind prety Cler
I taught school all last week & began again this morning. Boys finished drawing turnip till noon began to cover it PM. W. fine Nancy & John went to Markham PM Boys worked in Cow stable W. rain from East all day
5 Boys finished stable so we got in Cows they threshed some Peas Flavius helped handle our clear lumber AM W. Cold NW wind snow this evening
Thanksgiving day 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron except girls they staid to Cook for Stumpers remarks & sermon on St Luke 4 C by Br C AB's Jesse & Martha were here PM I & Nancy went to NB's PM. W. ground white with snow prety cold N wind
John drew 2 loads lumber to Station at New Railroad at Belford we kille killed a pig this morning boys threshed Peas Flavius took 14 Bus to Major Mills this evening W. snow about all gone
I taught School today because there was none
Thursday We threshed some Oats this evening Boys plowed sod & took in Potatoes out of pits
Nov 1884
Sunday 9 at home all day Boys & girls went to Johnny Ramer's PM. W. very fine
10 Boys took in last of potatoes out of pits 100 bags altogether W. very very fine
11 Benj'n took in few small pits of Potatoes Boys finished plowing north half of Meadow then began plowing root ground. W. rather Cloudy
12 Br C taught School I & Nancy & some of little ones went to Br inlaw Peters 2 boys helped NB thresh PM 2 boys plowed W. fine rather Cloudy
13 Benj'n & Herman plowed John & Flavius helped NB thresh. W. very fine
14 boys finished plowing root ground & began in east half of NE corner field it is next years fallow W. fine
15 I & Benj'n & Flavius plowed AM John & Herman threshed Peas Herman & Susanna & Nancy went to Markham & I went to Cherrywood John Flavius & Benj'n plowed PM W. very fine roads good
Sundy 16 at home Johnny Ramers were here
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Nov 1884
noon & Br C's youngsters PM. W. fine
Herman helped Br N's thresh rest of boys finished plowing next years fallow
drissly rain this morning blowed up cold North wind today
John & Flavius helped JD's thresh with team Herman helped Br N's W. cold frose hard
Boys fixed up things around the barn put apples into Cellar Stumpers {illegible} to quit work. Cler & Cold today a little snow in the evening
I went to Markham AM Br C taught School {illegible} I taught PM. Boys drew chip dung out of Wood shed & threshed Peas W. fine
21 Boys threshed Peas, Flavius drew home wood from other bush PM. W. very fine
22 drew wood from other bush with 2 teams AM Flavius drew lst of it PM & John & Benj'n brought some pine for Ovenwood PM W. east wind
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron a man from Vaughan Fred Brown was Baptised to our faith Br C was alone there were a few at meeting heavy rain from east till after dinner
Nov 1884
Fred Brown was here after dinner PM & staid all night young folks went to Br {illegible}
24 Boys trimmed Stumps AM John got Major shod in Whitevale Flavius & Herman threshed Peas PM. W. Cold & Blustery snow squaals PM
25 John & Herman helped JD's thresh with team Flavius & Benj'n went to Make Cider PM didnt get it made Mill out of order W. snow all day 3 in
26 Flavius & Adeline helped NB's kill hogs John is not well Herman drew rails in line fence on heap between us & McCreight W. very cold Herman helped dig grave PM
27 Most of us went to Funeral of A Hoover's baby Br C & Sam Hoover's Preached W. milder we began drawing Stumps PM got 2 in the fence. W. geting milder
28 I helped Br C hogs Flavius taught school rest of boys drew 15 stumps W. fine
29 I went to Markham AM boys trimmed stumps I went to AB's PM W. fine road very good
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Nov 1884 Dec
Sunday 30 John & Flavius & Adeline went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's Herman & Susanna kept house W. pretty Cold
Dec 1 Killed 8 hogs W. very fine
2 Boys drew stumps W. fine
3 Boys drew stumps B Diller helped with team I went to Markham PM Br C taught School W. very fine
4 Boys trimmed stumps I & Nancy helped AB's kill hogs W. very fine Joseph Weber & wife & little grand daughter Came to stay all night
Boys trimmed stumps AM then they went to Nighswanders Boys Sale PM. W. fine
Chored & threshed few Oats AM Boys went shooting PM. W. Cloudy AM heavy rain PM
Sunday 7 Boys & girls went to Johnny B's were at home all day W. a lttle drissly
John Made 58 gals Cider AM Flavius Finished Cow stable W. fine mild
Dec 1884
Henry Wideman & his oldest sone from Hay were here at suppe fine Mild
9 Flavius Nancy & Susanna were in Markham AM W. slight squaals of snow
10 Three Boys helped Br C's thresh with team W. cold
11 Boys dug garden Herman helped Ben Burkholder thresh PM. W. milder
12 I & Nancy went to JB's Boys Plugged stump fence AM went shooting PM Herman helped Ben B thresh W. prety cold
13 I went to Br S's Boys worked at other place Herman helped Ben B thresh I & John went to Markham PM. W. pretty Cold Cler
Sundy 14 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's W. Cold Cler
15 Flavius helped NB clean wheat John helped JD's kill hogs W. about 3 in snow last night Herman commenced going to School today some rain this Morning
16 Boys Chored & threshed some Peas they drew out some Pine wood at other place George Booth is cutting some Soft & hard wood W. cold, a litle stormy PM
17 Boys drew out wood W. South West wind cold
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Dec 1884
18 John drew out wood Flavius & Nancy went to Markham AM they threshed some Pes & John took 10 bus Chop to Major Mills PM W. Cold
19 This was my last day teaching German School Boys Cleaned grist wheat John took it to Mill PM W. very very Cold 16 deg below Zero thin sleighing
20 Chored split wood W. Milder east wind snow PM
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 6 C by Br C old Uncle Samls were here after service W. Mild some snow
22 Chored AM threshed few Oats & killed pig & some Chickens PM. W. rain from east
23 drew some rails out of line fence AM John & Herman drew 7 Basswood logs to SM PM Flavius & Br N's Jacob went to Toronto sold Pig 165 @ 5.75 per Cwt 15 1/2 bus Oats @ 38 cts Chickens @ 60 cts per pr they went with sleigh W. fine Mild
24 Chored Flavius helped Br C's clean Oats AM John & Adeline went to Toronto on train W. snow from east all day Mild
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Br C N Martin Barkey's Br C's & JD's young folks were here this evening W. prety sharp good sleighing snow nearly foot deep
Dec 1884
26 Threshed over 400 bus fall Wheat it is a very good crop it yields near 40 bus per acre W. very Cold this morning fine today
27 Threshed a few Oats AM Boys went shooting while PM they all went to AB's this evening
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Jos Barkey sermon on Isaiah by Saml Hoover went to Saml Hoovers after service & to Menno Burkholders this evening W. fine mild good sleighing
29 I & Herman went to Markham AM John drew logs we went to Br C's this evening W. thawing
30 I & Nancy went to D Nighswander with Buggy sleighing gone
31 Skidded Basswood logs John got horses shod W. thawing
Jan 1st 1885 young folks all went to AB's I Moyers were here W. Cold
2 Boys oiled harness I went to Br S's Am loosened stumps PM W. very Cold
3 boys loosened stump I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. very Cold
Sundy 4 at home Peter B's were here W. Cold
5 Boys skidded logs in old bush AM went to Shooting to Johnny Ramer's PM. W. Milder
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{Picture of Copp Clark & Co. Store}
9 Front Street, West.
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{1?torn} home all day Boys went Shooting {faded word} Mild & Calm all day. like april. I gathered fine lot of Beechnuts. they were plenty this {faded}
2 Boys Sawed fine wood Y & {faded} {faded} {faded} {faded} old bush for Boiling Sugar W. rain {faded}
Sunday 3 I & Nancy & little ones went to {faded} {faded} W. drizzly AM rain from east all PM 4 Sorted Potatoes in Cellar. some are wrotten {B? faded} {Comm? faded} giving to {S?faded} today. W. rain from East all day, light {faded}
5 Spent day in young Orchard. 71 {faded} {faded} {faded} {torn & faded} {faded} ? & ? went Shooting {faded} {faded} Shanty in Sugar Bush after {faded} {faded} home W. Cleo this Morning, getting {faded}
6 Cleaning grist & {faded} took it to Mill {Boys?} {faded} Peas W. vry Cold N wind
7 Chored & Thrashed Peas. W. {faded} {faded} {faded}
8 F took 16 1/2 bus Peas to Mill & Chored W. Cold {torn & faded} {faded} went to Cedar Grove PM East Wind
9 Chored. Cleaned 20 1/2 Bus Peas at other bean Mill Store Mashed them John Brought home grist of flour W. Snow from N East nearly all day {torn & faded} at home all day. {M? faded} {St? faded} {torn & faded} {torn & faded} home W. very strong North wind. Cold {torn & faded}
Jan 1886
11 I went to Whitevale & telegraphed to Dr Freel to Come to B. C. his wife is rather {loonac?} Herman began going to School P & F went Foodhunting AM John helped Peter B kill Beef PM W. pretty Cold. N. Wind
12 Killed a Beef AM {V?}B helped. Boys helped him kill a pig PM. W. 14 dg below Zero this Morning. very Calm
13 I went to Markham AM Boys went to J Ryan's Sale PM. W. getting Milder each evening
14 Boys Sawed fire wood. I went to Markham PM {V?Uncertain Name}went with me to T McDowells then we visited there this evening. W. fine Milder
15 Boys Sawed AM F went to Whitevale PM W. very fine Mild
16 Oiled Harness & Chored. W. rained from East all day. turned to snow after dusk
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B. C Sermon St. Luke 16* {Unknown} {torn & faded} S Hoover {IU?} No Youngsters were here PM I & {uncertain name} went to B. C. PM W. fine Mild & wind PM. Thin Sleighing.
18 I & {uncertain name} went to B. {unreadable}{unreadable} Hoover's W. Mild. raw east wind Coming home Boys helped N B Kill Big hog A M took Cord Pine to Scarboro School PM
19 Dug a grave for D Hoover's Child AM John went to Green River for bran PM I was. at Gravyard {torn} {torn} Child Buried PM. W. east wind & little snow AM west wind PM
Jan 1886
11 I went to Whitevale & telegraphed to Dr Freel to Come to B. C. his wife is rather {loonac?} Herman began going to School P & F went Foodhunting AM John helped Peter B kill Beef PM W. pretty Cold. N. Wind
12 Killed a Beef AM {V?}B helped. Boys helped him kill a pig PM. W. 14 dg below Zero this Morning. very Calm
13 I went to Markham AM Boys went to J Ryan's Sale PM. W. getting Milder each evening
14 Boys Sawed fire wood. I went to Markham PM {V?Uncertain Name}went with me to T McDowells then we visited there this evening. W. fine Milder
15 Boys Sawed AM F went to Whitevale PM W. very fine Mild
16 Oiled Harness & Chored. W. rained from East all day. turned to snow after dusk
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B. C Sermon St. Luke 16* {Unknown} {torn & faded} S Hoover {IU?} No Youngsters were here PM I & {uncertain name} went to B. C. PM W. fine Mild & wind PM. Thin Sleighing.
18 I & {uncertain name} went to B. {unreadable}{unreadable} Hoover's W. Mild. raw east wind Coming home Boys helped N B Kill Big hog A M took Cord Pine to Scarboro School PM
19 Dug a grave for D Hoover's Child AM John went to Green River for bran PM I was. at Gravyard {torn} {torn} Child Buried PM. W. east wind & little snow AM west wind PM
Jan 1886
20 I got horses Shod I went to Ceder Grove AM Started Machine & Chored PM B. C brought his wife here awile PM W. Mild. Snow PM
21 Thrashed between 6 & 700 Bus Oats W. about 9 in snow last night Mild & drissly this Morning a little Colder & Clear today Strong wind. went down towards evening {"towards evening" added between the main lines}
22 Boys Finished & split nearly all of Pine wood at School AM S Lehman's son & Daughter were here PM today! W. Milder Storm from West after dark
23 Chored & sorted Potatoes W. 5 betow zero this Morning I went to Whitevale PM
Sunday 24 at home A B & N B were here today & B.A. this evening. W. Milder Sleighing good
25 F took grist of Peas away from Major Mills they Cannot run the Mill the race is full of ice) he took them to green River. we Cleaned up barn floor & Chopped Some Oats & spring wheat PMW. ____ this morning. milder today
25 Herman went to Toronto with B Christian}
26 John brought home grist AM he & Flavius dug a grave for John Boyer's Child they brought it from Michigan. Tilman Shank helped dig it W. {uncertain}{uncertain}
27 Herman went to Toronto with B. C. Thomas Sold Beef Hide 617 lbs @ {??} John & Flavius helped {trying to fit two lines of writing into last line at bottom of page} Bury Boyers Child B inlaw Peters were here. Sermon by B C & Peter Baker. old John Boyer spoke too W. mild a little {uncertain} {P?}
John Wideman's were here this evening. Feb {written above the top line of the page}
Jan 1866 {squeezed in between the above and below noted above the top line of the page}
28 I went to JB Boys worked in bush. W. fine
Simon Hoover's were here this evening {squeezed in between top line and second line}
29 I went to Markham AM Boys Cut logs for Shingles W. very fine & mild a little snow
Boys 30 Boys drew 1 log to S M Drew 2 logs to A B Romin for Shingles PM. G & H & {unknown name} Cut few logs PM. W. Fine. good sleding
Sunday 31 at home all day. Young folks went to P B this evening W. fine
Feb 1 V B helped kill 6 Pigs A M F & H helped him kill 9 Pigs PM. John took Shingle log to A B Romin PM. W. fine zero this morning {Fit between lines near the right margin} Candle Mas day 2 F & V B took Pigs to Toronto @ $5.60. John took Shingles log A M we chop full lot of feed. Spring wheat & Oats PM W. Clear nearly all day. Cold west wind
3 Chored I & John brought load dry pine from others bush for Oven wood PM. W.
4 Chored Boys thrashed Peas PM I went to PM. W. very Cold Clear 14 dg below Zero. This morning {squeezed in between the lines}
5 Boys Finished Thrashing Peas & Cleaned them W. 18 deg below Zero. milder & snow PM
6 Chored. Boys helped Menno Stower Clean Peas at other barn AM. W. milder some snow PM D H Ramers were here this evening
Feb 1866
Sunday 7 at home all day Boys & girls went to BrC his daughter Ketura has been bed fast about a week. {Martin?} Baskys were here this evening W. fine
8 Killed Flavius's Pig AM drew home Pea Straw from other place PM. W. very fine 40 deg above Zero at noon
9 F & B C, Thomas went to Toronto sold Pig 5.90 {unreadable} 10 lb Butter 20. 14 doz Eggs 26. W. very fine 40 deg at noon John took Shingle log AM I & he Cut down stub PM
10 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramiers 2 Boyls helped B S's {unreadable} W. thawed some east wind
11 I & Nancy & little girls went to B inlaw Peter's for seed Barley 2 Boys, helped B S {unreadable} AM. W. soft. drissly rain awhile PM. east wind. sleighing going
12 Boys {drew} {undreadable} on wheat at the other {place} from home. hung up meat to smoke W. soft
13 Chored. W. rain all day, water high
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron {unreadable} & Sermon on St Mark 3 @ C by B C B Stores was here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to B C PM & staid the evening W. mild. soft snow PM
15 Boys went {unreadable} hunting. I bought Combines Seeder & Drill. Masson's Make Oshawa $63 B inlaw Peter & Jesse brought Colt. Nancy bought it at $50.00. Coming year old W. soft snow all PM
Mar 1886
Clean Oats AM W. thawing Sleighing going
Br N was here this evening
Sunday 7 at home all day young folks & Thomas went to M No PM. W fine
8 Chopped grain & Cleaned grist Wheat AM F took grist about 15 bus fall Wheat & 5 {"10 lb" written above "5"} bus for J Mainland to B Hoover's I & other boys Cut & drew 2 Basswood & 1 pine log PM. W. fine. soft snow PM {"PM" fit in below at the end of the line.}
9 J helped J Dr {Huerh?} with team I & other boys Cut & drew 2 pine logs AM. B Gaymac & Anne Culp from Clinton were here PM W. frose last night. Soft snow made sleighing a little better I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy B this evening
10 Cut & drew home logs for firewood John brought home grist AM Nancy was at B C PM {something crossed out} S Lehman's were there & brought her home & Staid for Supper. W. fine. thawing a little
11 Boys Cut & drew home logs for wood I went to Ceder Grove PM B inlaw D Hoover Called PM. I & Nancy went to see Abraham Honer in Cherry wood this Morning he is very sick with Paralysis & Heart Disease his right foot is shrunken & withered away W. fine thawing some
12 Chored. HItched up 2 year old Colt PM went well W. soft snow nearly all day
Mar 1886
13 drew home logs AM Nancy & Benj' went to Markham. I went to Whitevale Boys Chopped grain & John began grave for Abe Hoover he died this Monday. W. fine
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon by B Law Hoover on Heb 11 @ J B were here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Mermo Stories this evening a little W. fine Clr
15 went to Funeral of Ab Hoover a Methodist Minister & Daniel Hoover Preached Sermon M V & J H {R??? last name unreadable} were here PM. Brinlaw David Hoover's this evening W. alittle snow last night. fair today
16 Peter helped us Kill 7 Pigs AM. I went to Meeting house PM to see about building Some Sheds. agreed to build 14. W fine
17 I & Nancy went to Solomon Bunkholder Called at Benj Lehman's & M Nos Senior Homes. Sleighing about gone. W. very fine F & B. took 6 Pigs to Toronto @ $6.95, 13 doz Eggs 14 {raised letters?}
18 Boys Chopped grain & sawed wood I went to Gunn's AM Boys drew out pine wood with 2 teams PM {Voace} Moyrin & AMos Moyex were here at noon. I took Pig to Gunn's. PM
19 I & B drew out wood awhile AM. I & F & H fixed ready to thresh PM. rained awhile AM. quit at noon threshed about 200 Bus Oats PM. W. rained awhile PM very heavy thunder & sharp lightning this evening & through the night
20 I & Susanna went to Markham AMBoys Cleaned up barn & sawed wood W rather foggy& mild. roads bad {light east wind. written under line}
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones started to go to C B road damaged on 4th Con then went to J D. W. heavy rain AM Clear awhile PM. drissled awhile at sun set. Clear Coming home. wind east this morning west through the day. east this evening
22 Sawed wood AM all went to Lotton's Sale PM. W. rain. damp. west wind soft {"snow PM" written under the line}
23 Boys split wood in Shed AM. all went to Munnays Sale PM. bought Pair BobSleighs $1.25. W. very Cold NW. wind
24 I & Flauvis took Buggy to Pringles in Markham to get fixed AM Tapped about 100 Buckets PM sap run pretty well W. Milder & fine. frose hard last night
25 Boys sawed wood I & little boys chopped Oats AM. W. run fine
Mar 1886 April
26 I & little boys Boiled Sap. Boys went to Sale at Boyals Belford PM. & this evening. W. fine
27 Boiled Sap & Sawed wood W. Fine
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to C B I have very lame back. W. fine.
29 Cleaned Wheat. John went to Sale of Abe Hoover's things at Cherrywood PM W. rain around all day Back very lame
30 Cleaned last of Wheat. Boys boiled Sap W. rain nearly all day
31 Chored Boys Sawed little wood John drew some pine roots into sugar bush PM. Boys Boiled Sap PM W. rained off & on all day Sap has run well the last few days My back is very lame yet
April 1st Boys Shovelled old Wheat AM helped B C Thomas hitch up & drive Colt John took Lassies to B S PM W. Flurries of Snow AM. high wind all day. not cold
2 Boys Sawed wood JOhn went to Markham AM. drew Pine roots to sugar bush PM. Boys Boiled Sap all day. W. ground white with Snow this Morning. Back a little better
3 Boiled Sap & Sawed wood. John & Abe Chopped Some Oats AM W. frose hard last night thawed today
April 1886
Sunday 4 at home Aunt Lissy & Rosina Burkholder. A B Jesse & Martha were here at dinner & B C & wife at Supper. W. frose hard last night {written under line & underlined fine today}
5 Boys Sawed wood John & Benj split rails in the bush PM. I went to B S PM to see his Dam. part of the Tumbling dam broke away on 21st {hlt.?} W. raw east wind
6 I went to Cedar Grove this Morning Boys Sawed wood at home & Chored. {made as u handles?}. W. very strong north east wind & heavy Snow PM. not Cold. very very heavy storm
7 Boys drew rails along bush at the other place with Sleigh AM Sawed wood PM W. about 5 in Soft Snow yesterday & last night. mild today sap near PM
8 Boiled Suger F went to Markham AM. Sawed wood PM. Sap ran well
9 Boiled Sugar F went to Markham AM I got Fommer Shod & Chopped Oats Sawed little wood W. frose a little last night Sap ran all night & today {written above the line in the middle: Snow going away}
10 Boys sawed at home AM F & H went to Menno Stories sawing Bee PM. John took Nancy & I to Station we went to Toronto Boys Boiled Sap all day. W. Cloudy AM Clear PM
April 1886
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron. {Remarks?} & Sermon {off?} {lt?} Police 12th C {?} B. C W. rather raw Cold wind
12 Began boiling sap at half past 4 0 {deg symbol} this Morning Boys Sawed wood W. Cloudy AM warm rain PM & this evening
13 Boiled Sugar & Sawed wood W. fine
14 Boys Sawed wood AM. went fishing the Milnes PM Caught 8 & bought 2 doz I boiled 7 quarts Molasses We have Made 103 1/2 lbs Sugar & 57 quart Jars of Molasses. W. Fine
15 Boys split rails in other bush. I went to B S in Whitewale AM. & to other bush PM. W. very fine & warm. vouls bad
16 Boys Split rails. they went fishing to Cedar Grove awhile PM Caught 93. B S Dam is broke & the fish get up to Cedar Grove. I went to Whitevale B S. AM W air fine warm
17 I Boiled about 5 Jars Molasses BoysChored. Cut down few trees in Dooryard that Stood too Close W. very fine warm growing {written uner the line & underlined: weather}
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to B S they were not at home. Children Stayed. we went to B N. W. very fine & warm about 70 deg
April 1886
19 J & N Chopped Some Oats AM went to B S. PM to hlep fix Dam F & B tried to plow sod at other place. too soft. W. very very fine Thunder Shower went {unreadable} PM Three boys got up after Midnight and went to Cedar Grove & Caught 85 fish {written under line and underlined: suckers}
20 I and Adeline went to Markham AM F & H helped B & S fix Dam we put in Stakes for Bush fence at other place PM W. very fine & warm
21 I & Nancy went to Markham & to Mother in laws Boys Picked Stones off Meadows & Sowed Some Oats at other place W. very wine & warm
22 Sowed about 5 acres Spring wheat made Some gardens. W. very fine trees Coming into leaf starting to bud out
Good Friday 23 all went to Meeting at H____ except Ester & {Herman?}. remarks & Sermon on Isaiah 53. C by B C. Tilman {Ra___?} v Abram {Reamaris?}. Came at noon W. fine rain at bedtime.
24 Cleaned Seed Oats I & Herman took 11 bags Oats to Cherrywood to Dan Hoover to get Chopped our mill needs new {Conearu?} boys drew home hay PM. W rain AM & nearly all PM. Cooler
Easter Sunday 25 at home all day. W. Clear AM. rain towards evening
Easter Monday 26. at home. Boys went Fishing to Big {unreadable} AM. Caught 10 went to Petticoat Creek PM Caught 2 B inlaw Peter & Jesse. Came this evening to fish. we went with them {faded} in Petticoat Creek. Caught 2. W. sunny this Morning. fine today
27 Sawed pine logs for ovenwood in School I & Flavius & Herman Sawed few White Ash logs in other bush PM. W. rain awhile AM fine warm PM. I went to B N & B S PM
28 Drew rails & Posts for Dush fence at other place AM Boys went fishing down Petticoat creek met after dinner Caught 35 fish Ones Planted Maple trees where they missed on Pickering twonline. PM went Shearing this evening. got 20. W. very fine warm
29 I & John & {Bary?} Deliveres fat Cattle at Markham. old Cow & 2year old Steer a $56.00 I took 23 suckers to B inlaw Peters then brought boys home. W. fine
April & May 1886
F & H plowed Sod at the other place AM rather wet. Their boys plowed in fallen Wheat PM. all killed out W. fine. Showers in north {written below the line and partly underlined : This evening} I went to Sewells PM Bought 13 Bus Seed Barley @ 50 cts it is {rakuip?}. regular Price is 75 cts but Seed Barley is very Dence a great deal of fall wheat is plowed down
30 Boys drew stones off new meadow behind Cider house John went to B S I went to Cedar Grove AM J & H {lenowed?} field back of garden F brought home seed barly I went to Cherrywood PM. W. a little Cooler John finished sewing {root?} ground with spring wheat. Strong East wind
May 1 John Sowed Oats back of garden F G subbed Wheat field east of dam with old Seeder. The Wheat is killed except a land or two on North side. he patched that with spring wheat I walked to J Tripps PM. W. fine & warm Bush nearly in full leaf boys put in last of turnip out of Pit
Sunday May 2 we went to B S Boys & girls went to Johnny B W. fine warm Clear
3 Sowed wheat field east of dam with Oats I & Benj put new tongue in roller AM dug garden PM. W. fine warm
4 sowed Barley back of barn AM H got nellie Shod 2 boys plowed in Corner wheat field PM W. fine AM Showry PM brought home Sap Buckets
5 2 Boys plowed in Wheat field we worked in back garden AM Finished Sowing barly behind barn PM I got strawberry plants at B S PM W. fine. rather Cool
6 Sowed barley on east 7 acres in NE corner field. Joann Moyer's brought two Anne Moyer's at dinner W white frost this Morning
7 Sowed Peas in South half of NW corner field W. fine air rather Cool
8 F sowed knoll with Peas AM he has sewed wheat at other place PM John Patched it with Oats AM but there is not very much wheat left. W. fine. rather Cool I & Nancy went to Green Pines Store this {written under the line and underlined partially: evening}
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon on St Mat 18 by R Jac Widerman C Burkholder & A B Raner's were here PM. W. fine Cool
10 Boys began to sow Peas & some Oats at other place began to rain about 10 AM very strong wind from east I & Nancy went to Clairmont there to M N got home without much rain
11 drew home hay John went to B S F took Oats to D Raner's to get chopped Plowed Sod & sowed Peas PM. W. clear
12 Sowed Peas on sod at other place & south I & F took Mase May to horse |Daybreak|
May 1886
13 Sowed young Orchard at the other place with Peas & Oats Mixed. AM Chored PM W. east wind AM rain from east PM
14 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Fixed gate & drew rails at other place PM W. very foggy AM Clear PM
15 John went to Markham AM Took Colts & Cattle to Pasture at other place. Fixed fences at home PM W. very heavy rain & Thunder last night. high Water today
Sunday 16 J & H & girls went to Meeting at Widemans. J D & P B were here PM. W. Cool. Clear
17 Split {Ocun?} wood & boys drew rails at other place AM. Boys worked at Bush fun. & I &Nancy went to Funeral of Susan M C Wain PM Sermon by {Penny} She was Joseph Benkeys oldest Daughter got supper at P B Rainer's W. White frost this morning I went to Whitevale this Morning
May 1886
18 Boys dug Post holes for Bush fence John sowed five Acres Oats in NW field it is not all fit yet I & Benj traimmed little Orchard PM. F rolled PM W. fine warm Clear
19 F rolled all day I rolled PM John drew dung on east end of big field for Corn AM. he & H & Benj washed sheep PM. W. fine
20 J & H helped Peter B chase dung with team F rolled. & Sowed last of Oats in NW field. I went to Markham AM. got 7 Cavities in my Teeth filled by Dr Robinson W. very fine
21 Boys Finished Sowing. few low places I went to Claremont for new Clothes AM F & Benj drew Stones off Meadow at other place. W. fine AM little rain PM
22 worked at Bush fence AM. Sheared Sheep & Planted Corn PM. W. fine warm
Sunday 23 at home. A B were here PM Boys & girls went to B S. W. fine Cool
24 Boys & girls went to S Lehmans W. fine
25 drew dung on root ground I got Nellie Shod PM. W. very Cool. Strong N wind
26 Boys drew dung AM H & J helped Peter B Pull down Barn PM
May 1886
F & Abram went to Toronto Sold 2 Calves $10.00 15 doz Eggs 10 cts W. fine Cool
27 Boys Plowed Potatoe ground I took Bishop Gayman & Pre A Rittenhouse from B Cs to I Moyer's & left them at P S then Came home Philip Hoch Came PM then I Moyer's & M Bisking's & John G Rerson's brought Saul & John Moyer's & Amos Moyer & Ratz Housen then I took Hoch to Manasu Frets this evening W. rainy this Morning fine today
28 Bishop Gayman & Pre A Rittenhouse were here last night & I took them to Yearly Conference at Widemans today a great many visitors about 100 altogether. Passed off reasonably well W. very fine day I brought home Moses Weber Daniel Weber & Levi Martin. left Menno Shants at B N & Bishop A Martin at B C
29 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Benj he took the two Webers & L Martin & C Snider to Station. Pre J Wisman &
May & June 1886
wife & A Knots & wife & {Menesee} {Fretis} & wife were here at dinner W. very fine day Bishop L Martin I Webber H Detwiler & Joseph Wisman were at Meeting Boys plowed turnip ground F went to Dan Reeds Meeting PM
Sunday 30 Herman & girls. & I & Nancy & Abe went to Meeting at Widemans suitable Sermons for Celebration of Lords Supper by Bishop SEyman & Martin went to J B after SErvice. W very fine
31 Boys dug Post holes and drew wood into shed J & F helped Retins draw sand with 2 teams PM B S brought Jacob Hoch & wife AM Jacob Reesor's brought J Brubacher & wife & Lydia Brubacher. Grace Moyer's were done at noon. W. fine Clear
June 1 Worked at bush fence & drew wood into shed. W. fine Clear
2 Boys worked at bush fence I & Benj finished drawing wood into Shed AM B S brought Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & wife PM. we took them to Grace Moyer's this evening. W. fine Showers at noon Ascension day 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon on {??cts} 1st C by Pre I Rittenhouse W. fine. cool
June 1886
4 Boys worked at Bush fence I went to Markham AM. W. fine Cool
5 J & Benj worked at Bush fence I & T & H helped at Bee to Overhaul fence in front of Meeting house W. fine AM nice rain PM
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev Jos Barkey Suitable Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by B C W fine Jos Barkeys were here
7 Boys worked at Bush fence I went to Markham PM W. rain this AM
8 drew dung on fallows with 2 teams & 3 waggons. I harrowed fallow W. fine cool {cool fit in under neath and between lines}
9 drew dung. I & J & Benj went to help finish fence at Meeting house PM. M No were here. W. fine cool John went to Markham for Plow sheres this evening {evening fit in under neath and between lines}
10 Boys Plowed fallow finished drawing dung AM. W. a little rain AM
June 1886
11 Plowed fallow W. fine
12 Boys finished Plowing fallow & Potatoe ground I & Herman helped at building
14 sheds at Meeting house got all Posts Set. John brought load {Secritling} for Sheds PM. W fine Cool Cler
Whitsunday13 Boys & girls went to Drudges we went to Johnny Rames's. they were not at home. we went to J D's. W. fine
Whit Monday 14 I & Nancy & little ones went to Menno Storiers. they live on G Moyer's place, Boys helped N B move a building. girls & Retura went to Johnny Bamin. W. a very little rain last night. very warm today
15 Planted Potatoes. I & Nancy went to see Grandmother PM She had {written between the lines: F took 18 bus Grist Wheat to B Hoover's} Erysipelas on face is better again {Written between the lines, below: W. very warm}
16 I & Susanna went Toronto 60 lbs Butter 14 cts 11 doz Eggs 12 cts Boys Chored. harrowed
June 1886
fallow. W. rain this Morning. & heavy rain PM. Coming home
17 I & Nancy went to Brinlaw Johnie Hoovers. his wife is very Sick. Boys worked at Bush fence PM. W. showers this morning. heavy rain PM Cold wind this evening {evening written under the line and underlined though there was room on the line.}
18 Herman went for Grist it was not done I & J Put up some wire fence at Bush fence F & Benj topped thistles at other place W. Cooler
19 I & J worked at {fur} AM Boys topped thistles at home AM I went to Markham & Boys finished Bush fences PM W. fine Cool
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C C SErmon on {blank space} by Pr S Hoover (he still spoke english at the latter part of his SErmon at Altona & Cedar Grove) went to H Boyer's & to Menno Buskholder W. very very fair June day
21 Boys plowed turnip ground I & J hoed early Potatoes. & Chored. I went for Bunows. little Mese Topry has sore eye & Charly has something in his foot wooden thorn. Bunows took it out. W. fine
June 1886
a very little rain this evening. Cool
22 Boys made turnip drills John brought home grist from B Hoover's took along 8 Bus Peas to D Romens & got them Chopped W Cloudy. a little rain after supper
23 Chored. Steady rain about all day
24 I & J & Benj Put in logs F & H drew home last of old hay & 2 loads of sand W. a little rain this Morning. Cloudy today
25 Cut Some Saiulage & drew them with trucks W. fine Cool H & Benj Sowed turnips PM. heavy Showers tonight
26 J & Benj drew 4 logs I & F & H worked on roads Markham work 2 times AM. Three Boys topped thistles I & John drew 4 logs & brought load of lumber for Meeting Sheds PM. W. fine Clear
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & little ones went to N B for dinner. Johnny Reesor were here at supper {Written below the line and underlined W. fine}
28 Boys mowed fence Corners & Topped last of thistles Benj walled between sleepers in old barn John mowed half of Clover field at other place PM. W. fine Cool I went to Cedar Grove PM
June July 1886
29 F & Boys went to barn raising at Peter's B & J Mowed other half of Clover at other place & H Mowed fence Corners Both went to raising PM. W. fine
30 Raked & Cocked all the hay at other place I & John took 400 ft Sheeting to D Ranson's & brought load lumber home for Meeting Sheds AM. I & Nancy went to Martin Baskeys for Strawberries & I brought waggon wheels from Cherrywood after supper. W. fine
July 1 Drew in all hay at other place 13 good loads. W. very fine Clear
2 J & F finished Markham road work with 2 teams drew gravel H Cut about 3 Acres in field behind Cider hose W. warm
3 I & Nancy went Toronto 50 lbs Butter 17cts 9 doz eggs 12cts J finished cutting behind Cider house W. fine. warm
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks B C Sermon on St. Mat 22 by Re S Hoover C Brillinger & wife & D B Homes & wife were here at noon & J B at supper W. very warm
5 Drew in nearly all hay behind Cider house J Stories were here. W. very very warm
July 1886
6 Finished drawing hay behind Cider house F & H went to raising at D Reesor's farm on 11th Con. Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today W. very very warm
7 Cleaned load Oats. & I went to Whitevale PM. W. pretty warm. fine breese
8 I & Nancy & little ones went to S. Lehman's they were not at home. we Staid & had dinner then we Called at J H Rainer's for supper John took load Oats 80 Bus to Toronto @ 34 1/2cts F cut hay south of bush W. fine cooling
9 Drew in Some hay at other place Herman took about 79 Bus Oats to D Raners to get Chopped & brought home Sheeting. drew in hay south of bush 4 loads. W. pretty warm
10 Mowed in swale back of Orchard I went to M Benkeys this Morning J & F went to R Clinks raising PM H & Benj drew in some hay at other place & raking south of bush. W. fine warm I went to see Patton after supper
Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by B C Sermon on {blank space left} by R C House went to Enos Harris. & to D Nighowanders at Supper. W. fine. Cool this Morning
July 1886
12 H & F finished Mowing Swale AM J brought 43 Bunches Shingles from A B Raner's. Scuffled Potatoes F took gist Peas about 20 Bus to Whitevale PM J Plowed creek east of Richard after supper we intend to clean it out this fall W. warm
13 J & F Rolled & harrowed fallow AM I & Adeline went to Markham PM brought in last of hay Ulrich Bunkholder & wife from Indiana were here at supper W. a little like rain {rain written under the line and partly underlined}
14 Chored. Boys began plowing sod South of bush after Supper. W rain through the night & till supper
15 Boys plowed I & Herman piled lumber. W. Some drissle A M & PM
16 Boys finished plowing {hessoway?} & rolling sod I went to Markham AM H & B hoed Potatoes & Cut weeds around other place. W. Fine. thunder Shower went round north this evening
17 Three Boys turned dung at other place John went to Lacys for lime got none I & Nancy started to go to Jacob Groves turned back Thunder Showe Came after supper {after supper filled in over line above}
July 1886
W. Thunder Clouds around all day rain after supper {after supper written in under the line and partly underlined}
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to A B for dinner & to J D. W. Cloudy Cool
19 Four boys helped N B thin turnip I & Abram & Henry brought 400 Bricks from A Niels yard on 6th Con Markham W. fine pretty warm. a little rain this evening {evening written under the line and partly underlined}
20 Three boys helped N B finish hoeing turnips John drew stones into Barnyard for paving I & Abram brought lime from Markham AM. W. fine evening
21 Patton & Son Came this morning we Shingled Mother's Kitchen. John went Toronto 40 lbs butter 17cts 8 quts Black Currants 10ct F Paved some in Barnyard & drew some stones W. warm
22 John began Plowing fallow. rest of us helped Patton & Son shingle big house. W. Cool last night warm today F brought big load sand after supper. we are laying the Shingles in Mortar on big house.
23 Finished Shingling big house {He left out the W. this time}warmer
24 Three boys Plowed. Patton's branded east Gable of big house, W. very warm
Aug 1886
road plank PM did not get there W. very Cool. Strong wind. a little rain last night {night fit in under the line and partially underlined}
4 I went to Markham this Morning we began drawing in barley behind barn a little before noon. W. Still a little cool
{written partway along and between the lines:} Some talk of frost this Morning
5 finished drawing barley out of both fields till noon 23 loads J harrowed fallow F drew gravel into barnyard I & B piled gravel lumber PM W. fine warm
6 Cut about 4 acres oats at other place till Supper F brought load gravel after supper W warm clear {warm clear fit in under the line and partially underlined}
7 Shoveled out of Creek AM drew in fall wheat PM W. warm
Sunday 8 3 boys and girls went to Meeting at Widemans Johnny Boyer's were here we went to Peter's awhile this evening they are both Sick. W. warm & dry
9 F went to Markham for a barrel salt John brought Planks for bridge AM began Cutting. Out east end of dam PM W warm
10 Finished east of dam & began in field back of garden I went to Whitevale PM W. very warm & dry Parching wind
Aug 1886
11 Finished with half of Oats back of garden & cut Spring Wheat Joe Spragger & his Brother built new Chimneys on house didn't get quite done. W very warm. heavy thunder storm went North east a nice little shower here
12 2 Boys helped B B thresh Finished spring wheat & Boys Cleaned roof of house I went to Markham PM W. not quite so warm
13 Boys Cut Oats at other place that was Sowed in fall Wheat AM Cut South half of Oat back of garden PM. I got tines set of 3 spring wagon AM. W. fine
14 Cut late sown spring wheat AM Boys drew 5 loads Oats at the other place PM I & Nancy & little Anne went to J. Groves for supper & to Tilman Wideman's to stay all night. W. very fine. Cool N W wind
Sunday 15 went to Meeting at Almira remarks by Re Pas Barkey Sermon on St Mat 25 C ly Re J Wideman went to C Gayman's to dinner & to John Wideman to supper. W. fine clr
Aug 1886
16 H helped N B draw Peas AM F & B Cut Peas & Oats missed in Orchard at the other place AM {P?} got horses shod. Boys Shoveled wheat in granary PM W. Clear AM. rained few hours PM. from east {fit below the line and partly underlined: cool} I & Nancy went to Peters to sit up Both he & his wife are sick. he is up again
17 I & Abram went to Markham AM Boys drew dung on Plowed sod south of brush. set Machine & asked hands to thresh tomorrow. W. Cloudy
18 Threshed. all went well. about 550 Bus barley. & little fall Wheat {fit below the line: W. very fine}
19 Boys pulled few Peas AM I & Herman drew 2 loads Spring Wheat AM. Boys drew 5 PM. & Pulled peas at other place after supper. I & Nancy went to Markham & to B Hoover's to see Twin Boys. W. fine. Cool, Clr
20 Four Boys Pulled Peas at other place I & Abram drew in 2 loads spring Wheat after supper I went to Cedar Grove PM. W. pretty warm. rather Cloudy I & B C & Thomas had a run after a dog supposed to be mad. did not get him
Aug 1886
21 F helped McCreight thresh 3 boys pulled Peas. W. fine
Sunday 22 at home young folks went to Johnny Rainer's B S's were here & J D at supper. W. fine Showers AM
23 Boys pulled few Peas & harrowed fallow I & Adeline went to Whitevale W. fine {written between the lines: J & F put in Sluce way on sideroad at B C Shower AM. but we need a soaking rain
24 Boys plowed in fallow & drew off stones Two of them Pulled Peas at other place PM. Stumper Came this evening
25 Finished Cutting few Oats at other place this Morning then Cut last at home 4 acres & Pulled some Peas H & B pulled last of Peas at other place AM. W. fine Clear warm
26 drew Peas at other place W. very heavy dew. very warm today
27 Finished drawing Peas at other place & few Oats. W. very very warm {written in between the lines: very heavy dew}
28 drew in Oats at home all day. boys went to Menno Stories binding Bee I had a Surprise this evening in passing B C they called me in & there I seen seven dear friends from Ohio Pre A Brubacher & wife Deacon C Lehman Lissy Caty & Susanne Lehman & Caty Weaver
Aug & Sept 1886
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon on St. Mat 18 by R A Brubacher Jacob Grovs youngsters were here at dinner & {unreadable} Hoovers at Supper W. not so warm AM pretty warm PM
30 I & Nancy & J D took visitors to Manasse Fret's to N B to dinner to Saul Reesor's {written above the line: not at home} to Johnny Raner's & to Menno Reesor's & to Br S to Supper & to stay all night W. fine shower AM
31 I & Nancy Br C & Br S took Visitor's to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Po Pas Berkey Sermon on St Luke Part of 16 C by R A Brubacher took Visitor's to Pas Berkey's for dinner then we & Br S took the Lehman friends to little C Hoover's {carrot pointing up to this text written between the lines: to Supper} & to Peter Burkholder they were not at home then to Chris Burkholder's & left them to stay all night W very fine & Cool Boys plowed in fallow
Sept 1 Boys Pulled last Peas at home I & John drew in 2 loads Oats at other place PM W. fine
2 drew in last of Peas. W. fine Cool
Sept 1886
3 F & H helped Br N thresh we drew in last of Oats at home PM I went to Markham AM BOys finished plowing & harrowing fallow W. fine Clr Cool
4 drew in 2 loads Peas & Oats Missed out of Orchard at other place AM 2 boys plowed South of brush PM John brought 22 Bus Seed Wheat from Johnny Reesor's then he sowed fallow W. fine clr looks like rain this evening
Sunday 5 I & Nancy & little ones esccept Abram went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Re Jos Barkey Sermon on St Mat fast of 5 C by B C Went to B-inlaw Peter's then went to Peter Burkholders to help Br B take the 5 Ohio Cousins to J Widemans & to Widow Kindy's then left them at A Burkholders W. very fine
6 Boys Plowed South of brush John sowed a 7 little of it this evening W. warm
7 Boys plowed in Pea ground at other place John finished Sowing south of bush W. warm
8 Ohio Cousins were here we took them to Drudges to Supper & left them at J Dr
Sept 1886
they are going to Waterloo tomorrow W. very warm. Cooler this evening
9 Boys drew dung on Peaground & finished plowing W. fine heavy rain about noon
10 Boys finished drawing dung I & Br C went to Markham PM I & Nancy went to see Menno Stories after supper he has been very sick is a little better W. Cooler hevy shower north & South PM. not much here
11 Sowed 4 acres Peaground at other place AM Herman helped draw in Oats for Menno Stories other boys drew off 9 stumps into line fence PM W. Cool
Sunday 12 at home Br N & A Bower here at noon. W. fine rain last night & awhile AM
13 J & H scraped out at Creek below Orchard F & B threshed Peas AM J took Peas to Whitevale & brought home Two furrow gang Plow @ $15.00 W. Cool. very high wind tonight
14 I & Nancy went to Sand {Lehmerus} H ganged in barly stubble near {Harris} rest of boys cleaned turnips W. very fine
Sept 1886
15 I & Nancy & Br C & wife went to Markham AM. to sign Deeds of transfer 41 acre of land in Markham village on Vinegar Hill to F K Reesor for the Sum of $200. Boys ganged J plowed behind barn AM I went with N B to drive his horse for him he drove 4 heard of Cattle to Pasture at Downies at Duffins Creek. W. strong east wind
16 Chored F & B hitched up 2 yr old Colt PM he went well J plowed behind barn W. heavy rain AM Thunder shower
17 B plowed behind bard PM I & J shot & buried Old Cent AM. made railing on bridge at our Comer PM. F {Kennored? faded} with 2 year old Charley PM W. very fine the ground is well soaked now 18 maggie was sick with Milk fever on Tuesday & few days since she better again Frank was
18 J Plowed F ganged PM Frank was sick this Morning is better again H & B Searched barnyard PM W. very fine I walked to Whitevale AM
Sept 1886
Sunday 19 at home I & Nancy went to Br C a little while PM Herman went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias Stories went with him W. Cloudy this Morning rain AM
20 Boys plowed I & B went to Markham AM I went to Cherrywood PM W. fine Cool AM squaals of rain PM heavy {written under, between lines near center of page, partly underlined: after dark}
21 Boys plowed & trimmed few stumps I & Nancy went to Toronto 38 lbs Butter @ 21 ct I sold 4 Hogs @ 7.00 to be Delivered Friday or Saturday W. fine
22 Boys Plowed F & H went to Markham PM for Boots. W. Cloudy. shower this {written between lines below: evening}
23 Boys Plowed Herman helped Stumpers load Machine AM I & J & B killed 4 Pigs PM F Helped Stumpers take Machine to to Menno Bunkholder's PM J got Major Shod PM this evening W. fine
24 I & Nancy & girls went to Funeral of Red Jos Barkey he died on Wednesday evening {written between the lines: F & B took Pigs to Toronto weighed nearly 500 lbs} Funeral Discourse by B C & Joe Wideman & {?} Totten W. Cloudy & foggy all day
25 Boys Plowed J & B Piled some lunber I brought home lambs this evening
Sept 1886 Oct
J Br were here at supper W. rain this morning & awhile AM. very warm clear PM
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C Ann Shirk was here PM. W. reain all AM not very many in Meeting. had a fine meeting
27 Boys Plowed I & Herman Made about 50 gals Cider PM. W. fine today. heavy rain this evening this is my 50th Birthday
28 2 boys helpet Peter thrash. Boiled Sauce I & Abe Mad made about 35 gals Cider PM. F & H Plowed. W. drissly rain PM heavy {written between the lines below and partially underlined: this evening}
29 2 boys helped Peter till {4?} PM. Boiled Sauce. F & H Polwed Abe drew off stones then he Plowed too. W. very fine & Clear
30 I & Nancy & little Anne went to B r inlaw Peter's for dinner Mohterin law is not very well then went to M N & staid all night. W. fine {written below and between the lines: stron S West Wind rain tonight heavy}
Oct 1 went to Simon Hoovers for dinner then Came home. W. very Cool Cloudy
2 boys helped N B thrash yesterday and today other boys finished Plowing, NW corner field
Oct 1886 {It seems this left hand page of the diary was miss printed, the lines are missing. Benjamin started off writing without lines and then drew them in freehand, I guess he didn't have a ruler or other straight edge available to him to do it more neatly as they are uneven and angled,}
2 drew out Scrapings of barnyard PM J went to Markham for Boots & plowed in Creek. W. fine Clr Cool a little Snow in the air yesterday at Altona {written between the lines below: & home too}
Sunday 3 A Moyer's J D's & A Br Children were here W. fine Clear Cool white frost last night
4 I went to Cedar Grove AM 2 BoysScraped out Creek J plowed in barley stubble near Hoover's W. rainy AM
5 I went with Br C to Markham for lime wnet round by Unionville to see Old John Stover he is Poorly Boys plowed W. Cloudy warm {written above & between the lines: B treshed Peas PM}
6 John helped Br C thresh with {team} B helped too PM I & F plowed AM I & H took 14 bus 20 lbs Peas to D Raner's {written between the lines and below: H threshed Peas AM} to get Chopped W. very fine warm Clear
7 J & B drew dung on South half of field east of dam it is gangedF & H finished field near Hoover's as far as it is ganged the rest is single plowed F. scraped Creek B & H began plowing field east of dam right through ganged part & all W. very fine warm growing weather
Oct 1886
8 Boys went to Markham Fair I & Henry went to Cedar Grove AM I & Abe & Henry drew in Pumpkins & Squashes PM. W. very very fine & warm
9 Boys plowed F got Frank shod PM then we Set Machine & thrashed Oats this evening W. very very fine & warm Br inlaw Enor was here AM
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny {Remer's} Three Boys & girls went Meeting at Latona Boy's went to J {Dr} W. very fine & warm
11 dry Potatoes W. very warm & fine
12 Boys plowed. T went to work for N B. PM. his man Elias Storey is sick W. litter squals of rain warm
13 Chored AM I & John Made 50 gal Cider PM Boys Plowed W. drissly AM Cleared up PM
14 Boiled Sauce boys Plowed AM thrashed Peas & Plowed awhile PM. W. gine AM heavy rain awhile PM. very Long gale of wind after dark. & all night Cooler
15 Boys plowed. finished field east of dam & began crossplowing field back of garden it was ganged. W. very high Cold wind all day some drissle of rain Boiled Sauce AM I went to Cedar Grove PM a little while to B F Reesors & D Dukson's Sale. didnt stay long pretty Cool Picked few Potatoes that were plowed out
Oct 1886
16 John took small grist Peas to Whitevale H & {hidden in page crease} Plowed awhile AM dry & Picked last of Potatoes AM all Picked apples PM. W. Cold air from north. fine clr
Sunday 17 at home W. Soft Snow AM ground covered rain PM. snow going
18 Boys plowed. W. fine snow all gone
19 Boys nearly finished plowing back of garden AM B. Picked apples PM. J & H finished plowing back of garden then we drew wood to leave at other place for steaming. W. very fine warm
20 Boys plowed Orchard at other place I & susanne went to Markham She got all her upper Teeth extracted AM. boys scraped out Creek at town line other side of fence PM W. fine warm
21 I went to Whitevale Boys fixed up barn at other place ready to thresh AM threshed with W Reesor's steamer PM W. Strong NW wind Clr mild
22 Finished thrashing about 9 AM J & F took Steamer to Whitevale Peas & Oats turned out well B tood 6 bags Peas to D Ramer's to get Chopped AM J took 18 bags Oats PM. W. fine Clr
Oct 1886
23 B helped Johnny B thrash I & J & F drew off 45 Stump Abe helped N B dig Potatoes H wored worked for N B yesterday & today F has been there since the 12th {inst} at noon. Elias Storey is very sick yet he is deranged the most of the time the Doctor says it is Neuralgice on the brain. W. very very fine Clr
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St. Luke parts of 21st C by Br C Ann Shirk was there I & Nancy went to Br C PM Br S's youngsters were here PM W. fine
25. began Pulling turnips John took Chop Peas & Oats to Whitevale & got Horses shod AM B helped Johnny Br finish threshing a while this morning I went to Markham PM got Nell shod at Whitevale as I went. W. fine AM. rough & rainy PM
26 J helped Br C thrash with team. H helped AM Boys finished pulling turnips W. Fine
27 I & B helped work at Meeting house Sheds other boys drew turnips 9 loads W. Cloudy AM drissly rain nearly all PM. raining at Bedtime. this is the 29 anniversary of our wedding day
Oct 1886 Nov
28 Cleaned grist & Chored. W. rain nearly {written above the line: all day}
29 J took grist 18 bus Wheat to B Hoover'sF & H took 7 bags Peas to D Ramer'swith Mag & Charlie AM I & F took about 50 Bus old Wheat to P Hoover's PM @ 71 cts. it is a little Musty. W. fine
30 Boys took 3 loads. over 150 Bus Wheat to P Hoover's @ 70 Cts it is a little Musty he thinks he paid to Much for the last load I & Br S were at W Milnes AM W. very fine
Sunday 31 I & Nancy went to Meeting at {written above the line: Wideman's} remarks by R JoeWideman Sermon on {space left blank} by Br C went to Tilman Reesor's & to Br inlaw Peter's at supper W. very very fine like September
Nov 1 I went to Markham AM Mother inlaw & Peter's were here boys finished drawing turnip 13 loads we have about 1000 Bus W. very fine {written between and below the line: & warm}
2 I & Nancy & little ones went to M No Boys plowed in turnip ground J & B went Shooting PM Shot 4 Partridges & five Squab W. very very fine & warm roads good
3 H plowed in turnip ground J drew 2 loads lumber from Milner to Meeting house F & B took load Cider apples to {Palapp?} @ 15 cts AM drew in Corn PM W. very very fine
Nov 1886
4 I & Nancy went to A B after dinner Motherinlaw & Peter's were there too. then after dinner A B & I & Peter went to Old Sarah Storie's Sale I bought Cooking stove @ 4.25 H & B went to Sale F went Shooting J Made 25 gal Cider PM. W. fine. rather Cold NW wind
5 J went to Drudges Plowing Bee. he has tonight A {Nhaleys?} farm F drew 2 loads Wheat H Plowed Potatoe ground & took 10 bags Peas to D Ramer'sW. fine. D Burkholder Came to Make Storm doors Pas Wideman came to stay all night
6 Chored & Cleared load Wheat AM boys all went Shooting PM I & Abe & Henry brought home Pea Chop PM W Soft snow All AM. & little ones went to B S's W. pretty Cold. snow thawed some
{Benjamine missed a rare day, no entry for 7}
8 Boys trimmed Stumps & F took last load Wheat @ $65 cts it is musty then they drew stumps PM. we & Br C went to Jacob Reasor's they were not at home then Br Cs staid at our place for supper W. fine rather Cold West wind
9 Worked at Sheds at Meeting house F helped AM H PM. John took grist chop & H plowed last of root ground AM they trimmed Stumps PM. W. very fine snow all gone
Nov 1886
10 D Burkholder Made Storm doors F brought home Chop AM they Cleaned up along line fence wehre we are building Stump fence PM B helped Br C PM W. drissly rain AM mild PM
11 D B finished Storm doors AM boys Cut & drew Hemlock logs AM Drew stump PM. W. mild
12 Boys drew stumps AM dug garden PM. I went to J Fr he helped me get 34 White Brahma Rooster's @ $ 50 cts each 1 @ 40 W. Cold N Wind freesing
13 I & Nancy went to Toronto 18 lb Butt @ 22 cts we went on Cans. boys brought home Colts Cattle & Sheep from other place Fixed henhouse. W. Cold frose hard
Sunday 14 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Br W. very fine. getting milder
15 Boys drew stumps AM I & J cut & drew {* in margin?} 3 Basswood logs F got Maggie shod & {smudged?} & H dug garden PM. W. pretty Cold. Clr
16 J & H Cut & drew 4 Basswood logs AM J took 20 Bus Peas to D Ramer's & got them Chopped I went along to S M & Piled Some lumber F & H dug among Raspberries B has been working for Br C some days W. fine Clr
Nov 1886
17 Three Boys & Thomas went to Uxbridge to Shoot Rabbits They went with Br inlaw Peter Jesse & Enos. They brought home 2 W. rain all day from east.
Thanksgiving day 18 all went to Meeting at Henron remarks & Sermon on St. Luke 12 C by Br C Ann Shirk was here {Grace?} Moyer's brought Anne Moyer here PM I took her to Br N after supper W. stron S W wind & squals of snow PM. freesing
19 Boys went to draw stumps Broke harness I went to Cedar Grove AM I & John brought Sawdust to bed Pigs. rest of boys Cleaned wheat tailings. W. very strong W wind little {written between and below the line and underlined: snow}
20 I & F went to Markham he got 11 Cavities in his upper Teeth filled J & H burned stumps AM. went to C Stotts Sale PM I & F Cleaned out Creek at Townline a little W. very fine & Clear Br inlaw J R Hoover was here at dinner
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Mat 16 @ by Br C. {Sarnl?} Hoover Came very late John G {Rusor's?} & Matty Cork were here at dinner & Sid Brownsbury we went to Br C for supper with Matty W. very very fine & Clr
Nov 1886
22 F helped J D thresh with team B helps Br C rest of us killed Pig & opened Mouths of tile drains. W. fine Clr
23 husked Corn & Chored. W rain nearly all day F took 24 bus Oats to D Ramer's PM
24 Boys trimmed trees in other bush I & J fixed hog pen roof & brought home Chop PM, W Cold Clr
25 I & H went to Markham F helped J D thresh with team J took Colt to Burrows AM F brought home load Planks from Mill & J & H brought Mortar from other place PM W. some soft snow. Mild
26 Boys began putting new floor in Horse Stable it is spoiled with dry rot & I & Nancy helped C Br kill a hog & a beef W. very fine. a few inches of snow
27 worked at stable floors. got done for the present. W. fine Clr
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter Reesor. J D youngsters were home. W. Fine
29 Chored AM John took about 700 ft Clear lumber for us & about 200 ft for Br S to Green River Station. W. pretty Cold
30 I helped Br C Kill hogs & F helped N B
Nov & Dec 1886
J & B burned Stumps & H went to Markham PM W. pretty Cold
Dec 1 we Killed 7 hogs. W. fine
2 F & H helped Br S thresh we Chored W. pretty Cold Some squaals of snow
3 J & H helped for Br S thresh B helped Br C I & F drew Cord first Class wood to Cherry wood School at 4.50 AM & a load Hard Culls to P Robinson @ $ 2.50 PM. W. Cold. roads pretty good
4 Boys drew some wood home out of old bush AM drew together drags in other bush PM. I walked to W A Milners AM to pay my bill & lumber that we got for Meeting Sheds. W. very Cold {nengh?} N wind
Sunday 5 at home N Br were here at noon Johnny Ramer's & M Barkeys at supper W. Milder dry flakes of show all day
6 H drew wood home out of old bush J got Horses Shod F & B burned stumps AM {hidden in crease of page} got Horses shod J & B brought load of {hidden in crease of page} from other place PM W. very fine mild C Morrison was here at noon
Dec 1886
7 Boys drew Stumps S Lehman's were here at dinner. they & we went to Johnny Ramer's this evening.W. very fine {Written between the lines spread out: Sinclair Holden Buried today}
8 B went to Toronto with Br C Thomas F & Nancy went to Markham AM Trimmed Pine trees & J took Oats & Peas to D Ramer's PM. Br inlaw Simon's were here this evening W. fine
9 Boys drew stumps I went to Cedar Grove AM. W. very fine & Mild roads good This is my Nancys 47th Birthday
10 I went to Markham to see the weekly Market it commenced last Friday the was a good attendance. & fair prices. Boys drew stumps AM Herman went to F K Reesors sale J & F went to look for Hound he is lost two weeks ago. I & Nancy & little ones went to J D's. W. fine {written between the lines: "this evening" not sure if it is referring to the lost dog or the visit to J D's}
11 B & H trimmed young Pines J brought home Oat Chop &I & F mended eave trough & pipe on house & gutter on kitchen AM all boys went to Stouffer's sale in Clarks Hollow PM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. roads getting soft. W. warm. thawing
Sunday 12 at home all day. W. Mild. Strong E Wind
13 F & H helped McCreight thresh. B helped for Br C John & Ab Shoveled Barley W. drissly rain more or less all day
Dec 1886
Old Nancy Musselman Burried yesterday
14 turned up old logs in other bush AM trimmed young Pines around old bush PM. W. very Cold
{Written between the lines: J hog lame shoulder}
15 H went to B S. S. I & F Cleaned grist Peas & Oats in other barn AM B took grist to Cedar Grove Mills & H & F brought load hay from other Place PM W. very Cold. raw wind from N East a very little snow last night
16 {quite a few letters crossed out in this days post} F helped J D thrash H helped for B C W. B helped dress Chickens & Ducks & Brought home Chop. W. pretty Cold
17 H & B went to Markhma Market sold Ducks 6 1/2 & 6 cts per lb Roosters 50 & 45 cts per {hidden by center binding} Chored PM. W. fine Milder
18 Asked hands to thrash AM set Machine & Boys drew off one big stump PM W. about 2 in snow last night. Mild J went to Markham AM
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St John 12 C 24 to end of C by Br C Saul Wideman B Stores & D Hanes youngsters were here. W. fine mild
20 Thrashed about 100 BUs spring wheat about 20 bags Misced wheat & over 200 Bus Oats. W. mild SW wind all day
21 Finished thrashing till 3 PM about 550 Bus Oats. W. mild & snow from S West PM
Dec 1886 {another unprinted page where it appears Benjamin ruled in some lines}
22 Boys drew five Stumps AM I went to Markham AM Chored PM U Drudges were here this evening he took sick & they Staid all night W. fine Mild roads pretty level.
23 Boys drew stumps I & Nancy went to myms Reesor's this evening. W. fine Mild Dredge was better this morning. & they went home
24 Chored Cleaned Some Missed Wheat PM J took some Peas & some Oats to D Ramer's PM W. Snow from east all day. soft & Mild Colder this evening
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & SErmon on St Luke part of 2 C by Br C Minna Burkholder's were here after Service. W. good Sleighing fine clear winter day
Sunday 26 I & Nancy went to Funeral of old Sam Barky SErmon by J Wideman & Sam Hoover went to Motherinlaws after Service. W. fine winter day Snow this Morning & PM good Sleiging
27 H & B sawed wood in other bush F & J Hitched up 2 yr old Colt AM J brought home grist PM W. fine Cleared load Oats PM
28 I & Nancy went to J Br boys drew home some wood from bush & sawed in other bush W. cold W wind. Ontario Elections Today
Dec 1886 & 1887 Jan {another unprinted page where it appears Benjamin ruled in some lines}
29 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Sam Hoover's F & B took 67 bus 24 lbs Oats to Toronto @ 31 1/2 cts H went to Toronto with Br C. Thomas H bought new watch B bought new Gun W. pretty Cold from N. east.
30 Boys drew home hay & Pea straw from other place. W. Cold
31 Boys sawed wood at other place AM Chored PM. W Cold AM Snowed PM Medicine Man. Daves. came to stay all {writted between the line above: night}
Jan 1st 1887 at home all day boys went Shooting a little then Boys & girls & Br C Thomas & {Ketuna} & Johnny Resor's went to Menno Storey's this evening W. Cold
Sunday 2 at home Br S Came PM & Staid this evening W. very very Cold little Anna was not well these few days this evening she is worse J & F are just gone for Dr Robinson 120 PM
3 Boys took Grist 20 Bus Peas & 20 Bus Oats to D Ramer's W. very Cold. Coldest Morning
4 H helped B Burkholder threshother boys sawed wood J Drew few logs AM I & Abe went to Markhma Anne some better W. Milder Good Sleighing
5 H & F helped B B thresh AM J took 20 Bus mixed Peas & Oats to D Ramer's AM
Jan 1887
Killed Beef PM Gave my Order to H L Vansant for Brantford Binder $175 W. a great deal Milder
6 F & B Sawed in other bush J took Nellie to Stouffville to try to sell her. didnt Sell I & H Cut up beef & rendered tallow Joe Wideman Came to stay all night W. Milder
7 Boys threshed Peas I & Nancy went to J H Ramer's their boy Ambrose is very sick we staid to dinner W. pretty Cold
8 Boys drew some logs F & B took grist to B HOover's with Colt Chesly to Hebron Meeting house to settle for sheds W. rather Cold
9 Sunday at home all day W. Snow from east all day did not drift
10 {written in blue pencil, instead of the usual black} I went to Hebron Meeting to See Mary {Bear} Commence Teaching German School we have hired her for 2 Months @ $12.00 & board Boys drew home Some wood. W. pretty Cold I went to Cedar Grove PM
11 I went to Pay W Jones for pulling stumps AM Boys Cut wood in Shed & Chored W. very Cold S W wind drifting Some {back to usual pencil} Sold 14 Sheep to H Handing for $689$68.00
12 Boys delivered Sheep AM went to other bush to draw out logs. broke harness got ti fixed PM. W. pretty Cold Some Snow PM
Jan 1887
13 Herman took me to Markham this Morning to see Dr Robinson Anne is worse then I took Midland for Toronto to get some German School Books got none to Suit Me Came home on CPR. boys drew some logs W. wind from east drifted {fit in between the lines above: some}
14 Chored. W. snow from east nearly all day. Anne pretty sick Dr was here last night. I think Medicine Made her Sick
15 took grist Oats to D Ramer's AM & 27 bus 5 {lbs} Oats to Cedar Grove Mill PM for C {Minnoors}. W. Cold Snow very deep
Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron except John & Susanna they staid with Anne (she is some better) remarks & sermon on St. Luke 1 C by Br C M Ns Br inlaw Peter & Albert & Man Hoover were here & Elias & Ben Stories & Sid Brownsburger at Supper. W. fine. Milder. Albert & Mary Hoover T Lornes & {Keturar} wre were here awhile last night
17 I & J made hogtrough AM he brought home Chom PM F & H have bad cold W. Strong. W. wind not very Cold. drifting Some fresh snow last night
18 Boys not very well yet B is going to German School nearly every day
Jan 1887
I & B went to Funeral of Peter Lapps wife at 11th Con PM. W. very Cold School Mam Came here to board this evening N She was at N Br & Tilly is sick
19 Chored AM I & J took 1/2 Cord wood to School Teacher living in our house at other place F & H went to German School PM W. very stormy from W AM Calmer PM
20 I & F & Susanna went to Markham F got 2 Cavities filled got impression taken for new set for Susanna Tillman Ramer's John Lehman's & wesley Reesor's & Peter & Freeman Runer were here this evening, W, Mild Thawing Soft wind
21 Got 2 loads wood ready AM J & F took it to Markham PM. W thawed fast last night. frose a little this morning. Mild {written between the lines below: today}
22 Boys Chored J took load wood PM W rain more or less all day {written between the lines above: I & NAncy went to {Drudges} PM {Ruhamer} is sick}
Sunday 23 I & Nancy & little onew went to Br N he has been sick a week or more is better. W. mild rain more or less
24 J got horses Shot AM took load wood PM F & H drew dung to other place W mild
25 Boys went shooting a little I went to Markham J Took load wook @ 4.25 boys drew dung PM. W. fine Mild
Jan 1887 Feb
26 J took load wood @ 4.00 AM boys Chored AM boys went to other bush cut Some logs I dont feel well bad Cold W. Strong Cold N Wind
27 J took load wood AM @ 4.25 F got horses Shod. F took load @ 4.24 PM H got Nell Shod. W fine Mild Clear
28 I went to Markhma AM J took load wood @ 4.25 boys Cut logs W. fine Mild
29 F took load wood @4.25 AM J took load to School master in our house PM @$4.00 F & H Sawed PM. I & Nancy went to D Haris this evening W. fine
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Henry went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on St. Luke part of 5 C by B C went to G E {Thorman's} PM. W. fine & Mild blowed up stront W wind & soft snow PM Calmer this evening
31 N went to German School J & {F} Cleaned Peas at home & I went to Cedar Grove AM we Cleaned Grist Peas & Oats at other barn & J took it to D Ramer's PM W. fine AM Snow PM
Feb 1 Boys we sawed in other bush I went to Markham AM J brought home Chop F & H girls Br C. & A Br youngsters went to D Nigh
Feb 1887
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Swander's this PM. W. fine pretty Cold CandleMas day Feb 2 F went to German School. I & J Chored W. snow & strong wind from east all day pretty Mild no sunshine all day
3 Killed 4 pigs AM N B helped Chored PM. W. fine Mild
4 J took 4 Pigs to Toronto @ $6.25 lard 9cts 7 doz eggs 30 cts Beef hide 6.50 {cts pr lb} F took load Oats for N V. with his own team. W. fine pretty {sharp}
5 F & B sawed wood in old bush AM we cleaned load Barley AM F took it to Markham {written between the lines, in the middle: 59.45 lbs} @ 55 cts PM H & B Sawed wood PM W. Cold
Sunday 6 at home all day W Cloudy Mild drissly nearly all day
7 Cleaned load barly AM Boys threshed Some Peas PM. W Snow AM Sleet PM
8 Chored F & H went to School PM W rain nearly all day. J took 12 Bus Chop to D Ramer's {written below, between the lines: this evening}
9 F took 88 bus barley to Markham AM @ 55 cts J & Adeline went to Markham PM boys Cleaned a load PM I went to See I Moyers he is sick I & Nancy & little ones went to A Br this evening. W. very fine
10 I took 95 Bus barley to Markham @56 AM J took load Second Class Hardwood PM we cleaned another load barly. W. fine Mild raining tonight
11 F went to German School boys Chored drove Colt to Cedar Grove this evening W. Snowed all day Mild. Snow deep
12 Chored AM J & F took 116 bus berley to Markham @ 56 cts PM. W. fine Clear
Sunday 13 I & Boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy Sprained her Knee this Morning so she staid with Henry & Abe they had sore throat, are better remarks by Br C sermon on {something scratched out} 1st Cor 10 C by S Hoover. J Br Mich Fretis & A Br youngsters at dinner & {Sand} Hoover's Youngsters at Supper W. fine
14 J took load wood to Markham AM we Cleaned load barley F took it PM 71 bus he took 19 bags Oats along to D Ramer's, boys Sawed PM. W. fine
15 boys Cleaned Peas AM J & H helped dig grave for old John Stories PM W. Soft drissly rain AM Clear PM
16 All went to Funeral of Old John Stories except School Mam & few of little ones
Feb 1887
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Sam Hoover & Jac Widerman Preached Henry Stories & Br inlaw {Saul} Hoover's were here at dinner. W. fine Mild
17 Boys sawed in other bush AM F fixed Saw PM J drew Some logs Old Saul Stories & their daughter Fanny were here today W. very fine & Clr
18 Boys threshed few Peas AM went to Shaws Sale PM. W. Strong E wind all night & AM little snow Calm PM began to rain about 4 PM. Cleared up again
19 I & Susanna went to Markham to Dentist AM. her Teeth were not ready. Herman took her again PM. Boys Chored. W. Mild very Strong W. Wind at times
Sunday 20 at home all day W. fine Boys & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's
21 Sawed wood in old bush F took load Second Class wood to Markham @$3.00 PM. J Ds were here this evening. W. fine
22 Killed Herman's Pig AM Sawed some wood PM. W. very fine J took Chop {written between the lines below: to D Ramer's PM}
23 F & H went to Toronto Pin $6.00 I & Nancy went to Jac Reesor's last night
Feb 1887 Mar
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Gobbler $1.25. Chickens 95cts for 2 PM 9 ½ dos Eggs 24cts Oats 34 cts W fine Strong east wind this evening B went to Toronto on {Cens}. Came home with {written between the lines, below: boys} I & J drew 2 Cords Soft wood to J he lives in Br Cs house at $2.00 per Cord
24 Boys went to N Br AM to help move Some Pigs AM threshed Peas PM. W. rough {written between the lines, below: rather Stormy} took Chop to D Ramer's this evening
25 Boys threshed Peas all day. Finished them. W. fine Clear Stumps this morning School man went to Br C to board Petunia is sick and they need help
26 Boys Cleaned Peas AM 50 bus making over 100 that they thrashed since the fall brought home Chop PM. W Strong east wind rain this evening
Sunday 27 at home all day W. Strong W wind all day. Cold
28 Chored AM. I & Herman went to Markham PM W. very Cold NW wind
March 1 F took load 2nd Class wood to Markham @$3.00 AM
Mar 1887
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boys drew dung to {scribbled out: Othe} Other place Menno Burkholder brought M Rittenhouser & John Moyer AM John took them to M Barkeys J Ds & Peter Reesor's PM other Boys helped Br C set up Coal Stoves PM. W. fine Clr PM
2 Killed 4 Pigs J took load wood AM Boys drew home hay & load dung & brought home some Pine for oven wood PM I went to see Br N he has been confined to the house about 8 weeks with Influensa. W. very fine Mild
3 F went to Toronto 4 Pigs $6.30 14 ½ doz Eggs 20 cts H took 2 loads wood to Markham. J & B Chored W. very fine
4 H Took load wood to Markham other boys Chored {carrot inserted: AM} Boys all went to Sale near Cobins PM (Man's name is Collins) H Barkey's & Schoolman's Mother were here today this was last day of German School. W. very fine {shoop}
5 H & F took load of wood AM done nothing PM. W. Strong east wind all day. Snow PM
Mar 1878 {perhaps a glint of dyslexia here?}
Sunday 6 at home all day Could not get out of lane Boys & Girls went across field to Br C PM. W. {something crossed out} fine Mild
7 Boys Shoveled out lane J went to Markham with Cutter PM I went to see J D AM he has abscess or Some kind of gathering in his mouth I & Nancy went to See Moyer this evening he has been Sick a few weeks W. very fine Clr & Mild
8 F took last load 2nd Class wood to Markham AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Peters. Ester went to work at Br Cs this week {Ketusce} is in bed Some weeks Boys & girls went to Menno Burkholders this evening W. fine Clr rather sharp AM
9 Boys brought home load wood & Sawed it Cleaned Some harness I & F took grist Chop to D Ramer's PM. W. Mild. Rained awhile PM
10 Cut down ash tree behind {drioriy} house & Cleaned Seed Peas for Br inlaw Saul Hoover
Mar 1887
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his son Simeon brought 20 Bus to Exchange F took grist Chop to D Ramer's & brought home home I went along as far as Br No. He is getting better I was at J Ds this morning. He is Mending. W. fine Cler. Sharp AM
11 J brought home Chop H went to Markham to get Boots Fixed AM drew home 4 small loads hay from other place PM. W. sharp. Fine. I & Nancy & little ones went to Br Cs after supper
12 Chored & Cut up dead Black Ash east of Orchard I & Henry went to Cedar Grove & I went to see J D he is Mending {written between the lines, below: W. fine}
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting except Some of boys. they have Cold. remarks and Sermon on St Mat 11 @ by Br C A G Burkholder's & J Stories were here at noon & Peter Burkholder's & Eli??? {faded} Lehman's at supper. W. pretty Cold {written between the lines, below, partly underlined: Cloudy PM}
14 Washed & Oiled Harness W. very Cold. Strong N East wind all day
15 boys split wood I & J brought home boards from SM AM boys all went to sale {Mesowells} PM. W. pretty Cold windy clr
Mar 1887
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16 Made Hatching nests for hens. 3 boys cut wood in other bush PM. W. Cold raw wind
17 John went to Markham AM. Sawed wood in other bush. Daniel Ramer's were here. W. Cold raw wind
18 Boys Sawed wood I & J drew 2 Maple logs AM J drew home Pine stove wood from other bush PM. I & Nancy went to J Ds & to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's this evening. W. raw Cold Wind Aunt Lizzy fell on the stove and burnt her right hand badly this evening
19 I went to Markham boys drew home wood AM they went to sale at Mal colin's at Cedar Grove PM W. windy. rather milder
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on Philippines 2nd C by R Saul Hoover went to Enos Hoover's for dinner & to Menno Burkholder's for Supper. W. mild a little wind
21 Boys sawed wood at other bush F took grist 24 bus Wheat to B Hoover's PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Menno Stores this evening W fine mild
Mar 1887
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22 boys Sawed wood & took grist Chop to D Ramer's PM I & Nancy went to Jacob {King?? lost in crease of page} W. Mild AM now Cold wind from north PM
23 Boys Sawed wood H brought home Chop I went with him as far a Po. W. Clear Sharp
24 Boys Sawed wood I & H got down Sap Buckets & soaked them W. mild began to rain this evening
25 F & B got Cold Charley Shod on four feet Other boys Chored AM I & F went to Markham brought home big grist wheat 12 bags other boys Sawed wood PM. W. very raw cold wind from N W all day
26 boys Sawed Wood W. pretty Cold
Sunday 27 {switched to blue pencil} at home all day. Mary Bear was here She is working at Br C W very Strong east wind all day. Snow this evening
28 N took Grist Chop to D Ramer's AM Boys all went to Burgess Sale above Belford PM. W. Cler. Cold N W wind about 5 in new snow last night
29 J took Abram to school Farmer took sick on the road he got him to J D & brought Barrows. He had something wrong on Kidneys Boys Brought home Chop & took some Oats to D Ramer's
Mar 1887 April
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A B's were here this evening {back to writing with usual black pencil} W Cold N wind
30 J brought Farmer home this morning he is better Benj's brought home Oat Chop. They Sawed wood in other bush PM. W. fine {written between the lines above and below: F went to Downier & to Markham with N B} 31I & Nancy went to P. Bs after supper his wife is very sick. Some better
31 Boys sawed wood H went with Br C Thomas to Markham AM he has sore hand. W. fine warm.
April 1st Fred Boys Sawed wood I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's this evening. W. fine. Cler. sleighing go {written above the line: ing}
2 Fixed wire loops on Sap Buckets to hang them to the trees AM Tapped near a hundred trees PM. J got horse Shod & H went to Markham with Springboard PM W. very fine Cler Sap runs {Mrelling?} well
Sunday 3 at home all day Boys & girls went to Johnny Remer's with Buggy W. fine Mild
4 Gathered sap. (didn't run much) & chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. Snow going very fast roads Muddy. high water
5 Sawed wood AM F & H went to A McCreights Sawing Bee PM W. very Cold raw N wind {?frore dead?}
Apr 1887
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6 Chored & Sawed wood J went to Kingston road to see how road is for Wheels then he went to Markham to see Butcher to buy Pigs Butcher Came PM. Bought 7 Pigs @ $43.00 W. fine. Mild. Thawing again
7 I went to Jac Reesor's & M {Fretis?} & Boiled 6 qts Molasses Boys Sawed wood & put Battings on part of Meeting shed roof PM W. very fine frose last night. Thawed today
Good Friday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C. B storey was here at noon Br C & wife awhile PM. & Menno Stories at supper W {written between the lines below and partially underlined: very fine & clr
9 I made 14 pans molasses H helped J Ds thresh with team AM F & B went to Will Reesor's sawing Bee PM J opened 11th Con & got 10 bags Oats chopped PM. W. very fine & warm.
Easter Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St. Mat 28 C by R S Hoover Jos Grove & wife were here at noon
Easter Monday 11 at home all day H took
April 1887
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girls & Mary Baer to Markham Station they are going to Stouffville to H Barky's to stay till tomorrow Boys went Shooting W. rather cloudy PM. warm
12 I boiled sap J {detrierd?} hogs alive at Markham Station. F brought home girls J & H trimmed pine trees along Demboro townline W. a little drissel rain PM. Rather Cooler Called in Burrows this evening. Mag is sick
13. Boiled Sap AM Finished off 19 qts Molasses PM. Went to W Reesor's & to I Moyer's this evening W. Cold {written between the lines, below, partially underlined: Boys Sawed wood East wind}
14 Boys Sawed wood I went to Cedar Groves PM W. raw weather Cold east wind. Roads {written between the lines, below, partially underlined: good}
15 Boys Sawed wood. I & B & Abram went to Br Ss & to Kirkhams with Moyer's Dip net to try to Catch Suckers. Got 1 at Kirkhams there were a good many Caught yesterday got home at noon Grandmother & Peter's were here when we got home. W. drissly this Morning. Fine at noon Showry PM heavy thunder & rain this evening
April 1887
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16 Chored AM J & F went to Br S AM to look for Suckers got none then I & Nancy & Boys went to Funeral of Ulrich Burkholder at Hebron Sermon on 2nd Tim 1 C 12 {Vly} Baptist Minister Singing in German Boys Piled wood PM. I went to S M & to Cedar Grove. W. Cold NW wind, freesing tonight
Sunday 17 at home Br No were here H went to Meeting at Wideman's with Br C Thomas Boys & Girls went to {faded} Br W. sharp frost last night fine today
18 Boiled 13 Jars Molasses Boys took grist Chop AM & brought it home PM Sawed Wood. W white frost last night. Fine today H got Nell shod
19 I & Nancy wen to Br inlaw J Hoover's at dinner to J Brat supper Boys worked at other place W. white frost last night fine today
20 boiled 14 Jars Molasses Boys Caught 19 Suckers PM J & B went to John Milroys raising AM W. fine mild I went to Manasse Fouts this Morning
21 Boys Caught 43 Suckers AM
April 1887
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Chored PM I went to Markham this evening W. Stormy this morning heavy thunder Shower went round N East after dinner
22 I & J Put in 22 logs B went dipping with I Moyers to Kirkham's got none there were not Many Sucker's Caught in the big Rouge there fine days Boys drew off {???} & Stories I Boiled about 15 Jars Molasses today which makes about 80 Jars for the Season W. very strong east wind very strong PM 23 Chored AM Boys Chased very large white bird didnt Shoot it J Plowed at other place I & H piled lumber PM W. rained a little this morning blowed up Cold this evening. Boys speared 9 Suckers at Br S this evening there were a good many Caught there lately
Sunday 24 at home all day Boys & Girls went to Br Ss. W. Cool. a little Squals of {written between the lines, above: snow}
25 F & B got up early & went to Br Ss & Caught about 50 Suckers Br No Albert helped them Boys drew off roots & Plowed at other place
April 1887 May
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I & F & B brought load of turnip from Br Na they have more than they can feed there we return them in the fall W. fine
26 Boys drew off roots & stones & plowed I & Nancy went to Toronto 34 doz eggs @ 13 W. fine a very little rain Cool white frost this morning.
27 Boys drew off Stones & roots AM J sowed Oats at other place PM W. sharp frost last night. {Something scribbled out} {written between the lines, below and partly underlined: fine today}
28 Boys harrowed & grubbed with both Seeders in field back of garden & sowed strip of mixed Oats & Peas behind barn for green feed AM they sowed about 42 ack acres spring wheat in east end of big field I & B helped girls scrub Meeting house PM W. east wind AM. Drissly rain PM heavy this evening
29 Chored. W. rained heavy last night little drissle today. Water high
30 Boys plowed & drew off roots at other place took & brought home grist Oats to D Ramer's W. Cler. Cold N wind I went with N B to Wilsons nursery in Pickering {written between the lines below: AM}
Sunday May 1 I & Nancy & little ones went to N Br PM W. drissly AM Clear PM
May 1867 {somehow we are 20 years off?}
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2 Boys plowed & worked at other place Sowed Oats & Peas & Oats Mixed at other Place PM. J Milroy was here PM Putting on some grafts. J & Br Na Albert Caught 85 Suckers at Kirk {Unreadable Name} this Morning. A little rain
3 Boys sowed barley back of garden I went to Markham with Br C PM. W. fine warm
4 Boys sowed Oats in south half of N W Corner field & on knoll. qaub bed NE Corner field W. fine warm
5 Sowed barley in about 7 acres east end of N East field W. fine warm
6 Sowed Oats in west part of NE Corner field W. a very little rain this morning. Fine today Mare Maggie had fine Colt after Supper
7 Sowed field behind barn with Oats I & B & F planted 18 trees along Pickering townline where Mice had Killed them burned brush east of Orchard W. very fine growing weather
May 1887
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Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Re S Hoover Sermon on St Mat 5 Cly Br C Nancy was taken with a Sick Spell & I had to bring her home after the Leset was read Ann Shirk & Dave Stories were here. W. fine. Warm
9 Boys ganged 3 acres east of dam & Sowed it with Multiplier Peas & began ganging in N W Corner field F & B went fishing with B Diller AM Caught 9 I went to Cedar Grove PM. & to Cherry wood after Supper got Medicine aff Burrows Horses have Imfluensa W. very fine warm & growing {10 crossed out} F & B fixed fences at other place PM
10 Boys Sowed Peas north half of NW Corner field F & B fixed fences at other place AM we took young Cattle to other place to pasture W. very very warm & growing
11 I went to Markham AM J Plowed at Other place H & B drew off roots & stones at other place F rolled W. fine & warm
12 J & H plowed at other place I sowed about 3 bus Peas & F harrowed them AM he took 6 bags Chop to Cedar Grove Mills & brought it home W. fine
May 1887
13 F rolled J & H finished Plowing at other place. Sowed last of Peas PM which finishes our Seeding. W. very fine & Clear. Cooler Bush finaly green. Grain growing fine
14 Planted early Potatoes J & B drew rubbish from around the place to sugar Camp F rolled at home H at other place both finished W. fine
Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 15 by R Jac Wideman went to Br inlaw Peter's for dinner then to Gibmer's they were not at home W. very fine roads good
16 Drew dung on root ground F got Mag Shod AM went for Burrows PM old Jess had dead Colt W. Cler very warm at noon
17 drew dung on root ground J Plowed PM Buried poor Old Jess She could not get up John Shot her at noon W. Cooler looks like rain this evening
18 Boys drew dung J Plowed harrowed & rolled Potatoes & corn ground W. fine
Ascension day 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts {something not visible in binding} C by Br C Mathy Cook & Br inlaw Jesse were here PM W. very fine & Cler
20 drew dung I & H went to Markham PM {written between the lines above: W fine
21 Finished drawing dung on root ground AM Planted Corn J took 13 bags Oats to D R PM W fine
May 1887
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Sunday 22 I & Nancy & little ones went to A Br young folks went to J D's PM. W dine
23 I went to Whitevale Boys Planted Buffalo Bill & Beauty of Hebron Potatoes & F Sheared J Milroys sheep AM I & H took 170 feet lumber to D Ranier's to get dresses & brought home Oat Chop Boys fixed fence along 11th Con PM. W. very warm thunder north
24 Boys went fishing to mouth of Rouge Caught 16 Some beanpoles & caught about 50 fish. W. fine rain last night & another heavy shower PM grass & grain are very far advanced
25 Boys Plowed in turnip ground I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cooler
26 Boys Plowed I went to SM & to Cedar Grove AM I & Nancy Planted Melons PM W. fine {warmer crossed out} rather cooler
27 went to other bush to Saw Shingle timber this morning. Began to drissle Came home & Cleaned Spring Wheat. Boys went to Saw PM. Rained again I took 6 bags Pea & barley Chop to D Ramer's PM wet Coming home
28 Sawed Shingle timber Amabram harrowed trunip ground we fixed fences PM. W. fine Clr Cool
29 F & H & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's I & Nancy & little ones went to J Ds W. fine
Whit Monday 30 I & Nancy & little ones went to S Lehman's to dinner I & Nancy got Supper with John Lehman's Boys went fishing
May 1887 June
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Benjamin went to Toronto with Br S & Bertha & David & J D's two girls to go to Niagariu Falls tommorrow W. fine strong east wind PM
31 Finished Sawing Shingles timber Abram harrowed turnip ground W. drissly this Morning pretty Cool
June 1 I brought Benj'n home from Br S AM he got back from the falls Boys Chored W. drissly rain AM
2 drew Stones off fallow at other place small ones on middle of road J went to Markham W. Shower drissly
3 I & Benj went fishing to K Gryston road Caught a few Boys {faded clogid?} Stones & dug out Burr's W. foggy AM. Cler PM. Very growing weather
4 drew off Stones AM Planted Chili Potatoes PM H went to Dunker's Forest with Br C Thomas. W. fine Cler Warm PM
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable Teset remarks & Sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C Enos Nighswander's & Enos Hoover's were here H Boyer's & M Baskeys at supper W. a little rain this Morning. Fine today
6 Chored AM drew out big Cedar log Out of Swale at other place I went to Cedar Grove PM W. drissly all AM & awhile PM
June 1887
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7 Adeline & F went Toronto 45 lbs Butter @ 17ct 24 Dos Eggs 12ct 4 bags Potatoes $1.00 other boys drew Stones & dung at other Place I trimmed & Burned Pine brush at end of lane in Br Cs field. W. Cloudy. Cler this evening
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8 drew off stones B began plowing fallow at other place PM field where we drive in W. foggy this Morning. Cleared up fine
9 B plowed other boys drew dung J has very lame back about a week F brought Burrows this every Cherly horse has Influensa he lanced his throat. W. fine warm Peter brought his wife & Children this morning & left them here all day W. fine I & J hoed early Potatoes got ripe strawbry in our garden today
10 Boys pulled Pidgeon week I & John drew 2 Cedar logs to S M for Cedar Posts we piled some lumber AM he got Major Shod this eveng W. very warm & fine Isaac Moyer's brought Amos Moyer & wife to stay all night
June 1887 {in black}
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11 I & Nancy took A Moyer's to Peter B while there to J D's for dinner then we Came home F plowed other boys Chopped Thistles W. fine warm
Sunday 12 I & Nancy {went scratched out} & Abram went to Meeting at Widemans Herman & girls went too remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on {blank space left} by Br C Br S's Tilman & wife & Joseph Hoover & his wife were Baptised went to C Bunkholder's to dinner & to Gibmer's to supper. W. very fine Cler
13 I went to Markham AM I & J went to Job letting on Pickering townline PM we began Plowing & scraping at end of lane after supper doing Scarboro road work W. fine
14 F & H finished Scarboro road work AM I & B took 12 bags Oats to D Ramer's PM. W. fine warm
15 Plowed at other place W. Warm
16 J Bs were here J & H worked road work in Markham drawing gravel I & B trimmed brush at dam & topped thistles W. very very warm
June 1887
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17 J & H drew gravel AM F filled I & B dug out Burdocks H {written over J} plowed PM I & H drew one load gravel which finishes road work then H plowed too F & B Scuffled Corn {initial hidden in binding} & I helped to hoe it W. little rain last night some PM & this evening
18 Scuffled & hoed Potatoes ganged turnip ground topped thistles at other place W fine. Cler
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & Henry Started to go to Meeting at Altona turned at Sides and heavy rain soaker at home all day. Cler PM
20 F & B began drain behind barns to drain walls AM topped thistles PM J & H finished plowing fallow AM H ganged turnip ground J harrowed fallow PM I went to S M helped Br S saw Some Cedar Posts AM went to Whitevalle PM W. Cler very warm Br inlaw Peter got diner here he got load of tiles at Cherry wood
21 I & J got 25 Cedar Posts at J {faded and caught in binding} at Cedar Grove this morning heavy rain & some thunder Am & PM
June 1887
R Wallace was here at dinner boys turned dung in other barnyard after supper
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22 dug in drain AM took ½ ton hay to W Burkholder's @ $5.00 PM harrowed turnip ground PM. W. Shower heavy rain after supper
23 Boys drilled turnip ground & sowed some this evening I went to Toronto 52 lbs butter 15cts 7 dos eggs 15 cts 2 bags Potatoes $1.11 W. fine
24 Finished Rowing turnip Finished drain behind barn Shovel plowed early Potatoes W. warm
25 I went to Whitevale boys moved fence at other place along townline where we intend to Make Straight rail fence {something scratched out} F mowed fence corner at other place AM I & he drew 3 logs to S M & H took load bolts to A B Ramer's B mowed fence Corners PM J has lame back W. fine Cool
Sunday 26 at home Johnny Reesor's were here at noon & Jesse & Martha too. Johnny Ramer's were here at Supper. W fine
27 H began digging Post holes at other place F & B drew sawlogs & I went to Markham AM
June 1887
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I & F drew logs PM H & B dug post holes J harrowed fallow PM W. fine Cler
28 F & H dug Post holes J drew gravel at Bee on Scarboro Townline B filled I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona Jac Wideman D Wismer from Kansas & Ale Honsberger officiated went to M No for dinner W. fine very warm Saw great smoke as we were going up townline this Morning heard this evening that it was George E Reesor's barn on the Old John Reesor place that was burnt. B F Reesor's Mill at Newmarket was burned last Friday Morning
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29 Scuffled & hoed Potatoes awhile then all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R Jac Wideman Sermon on St John part of 11 C by R D Wisman A B Ramer's Y M N wee here J took load Bolts to A B Ramer's & F went to B S H & B dug post holes PM W. very very warm
30 Boys dug Post holes J Cut most of Meadow at other Place I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. very very hot & close
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2 F took 12 bags wheat grist to B Hoover's J took Mower to get fixed at B.S.S. {something scratched out} H & H But thistles AM raked & Cocked last of hay at other plae PM W. very warm a little showery this evening
July 1887
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Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon by S Hoover on Heb 11 D Nightwander Tilman Reesor's & Herman & Elvia Lehmans were here at noon Grace Moyer's at Supper. W. warm
4 Cut young Orchard AM F went to J Goulds raising I & other boys drew in hay at other place all except rakings about 11 loads. W. very very warm & close thunder Showers went around this evening. A little rain last night. A little this evening
5 hoed Corn & Scuffled it AM H took last load of Shingle bolts & brought home grist hoed Potatoes PM. W. fine little rain last night. Warm today I went to Funeral of Andrew Andrew Reesor's Child it was kicked to death by a hours on Sunday PM
6 had Peter's Man & team to help Scrape out & Straighten Creek at other place two of our teams helped J went to Toronto 52 lbs butter 16cts 1 bus old Potat Potatoes 55cts W. warm fine Breese from {written between the lines below:west
7 J took Mower to Whitevale AM to get Boxing filed tried to Mow PM it would not Cut I & he took it to S Ramer Pmthen I went this evening & got new Pitman rod. At S Ramer's Boys mowed fence Corners at home. W. very very warm & Sultry
8 J Mowed Meadow behind Cider House mower works Splendid F & H turnpiked on Cedar Grove lane AM Finished Cutting fences Corners PM drew in load hay out of little
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this evening W. very very warm & dry
9 Weaned & Sorted Pigs this morning raked & cocked hay till about noon nice little Shower hilled up early Potatoes after dinner (had a mess) gathered fence combed hay then raked all of meadow after supper it is not all fit to Cock W warm
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on Philipians 2nd C by Br S Hoovers went for Br inlaw Peters for dinner & to Br inlaw Samuals for supper W. very fine & Cool West wind
11 drew in 12 loads hay behind Cider house Shovel plowed some of Potatoes W pretty warm
12 Boys mowed swail are back of garden AM drew in rakings 2 small loads & began swail in N W Corner field after Supper Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today. W. very very warm again
13 Boys finished Mowing & drew in swaile PM I & Henry went to Markham PM Saw the ruins of Cedar Grove Store & Stables all burned down on Monday night W. very warm
14 Finished putting Paris Green on Pots toes then boys all went to Funeral of Thomas Milroy had S Ramer here PM fixing reaper F brought new reaper from Gilchrists Vansant gave it to him on 24th May & promised to Send up another and did not do it so he gave it up to us Boys Cut road round Wheat South of bush
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W. warm | 15 drew in last of hay tried new binder I went to Markham after supper binder works pretty well W. warm a {something scratched out} little rain AM & at noon. Not much
16 J cut barley for Peter binder didn't work very well boys hoed & scuffled turnip AM Cut Wheat north of bush with reaper PM I Painted Stoop W. very warm I think it was the warmest day this summer {written between the lines below: 100 deg in shade}
Sunday 17 I & Nancy Mary & Anne went to Johnny Boyers W. good Shower last night very very warm today
18 J Cut awhile for Peter this morning came home tired to fold binder. broke butter I went to Stouffville got another Casting boys Cut wheat north of bush with reaper. Expert came at noon. Fixed Knotter on binder. Tightened Canvas. Cuts finstrater W. pretty warm J cut barly in NE Corner field.
19 J finished NE Corner field AM began in field back of garden PM boys finished wheat north of bush W. very warm
20 J finished larly AM Cut for Peter PM boys Cut fall wheat at other place I & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. vry warm
21 J Cut for Peter Boys Scuffled & Chored turnips I painted at front Stoop of big part of house very warm. Patton making Chests
22 Boys worked at turnip J & H plowed fallows at other place W. a vry little rain vry vry warm
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23 J Cut 9 acres barly for Peter I & Other boys drew in about 14 loads fall wheat it is a very good crop except a few spots killed out. I went to see John Stover he was badly Kicked by a horse on Tuesday and lives on the 3rd Con {faded} W. not so warm
Sunday 24 I & Nancy Mary & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks & Sermon on {space left blank} by Br C went to C B Hoover's for dinner Mary went to Br inlaw Peter's to see Ester she has been there since 12th July then we went to young Mannasse Fret's they live with Mikis ) for supper W. Cool this Morning warm PM
25 Drew in all the barley & 2 loads fall wheat 20 loads W. Cloudy this Morning. Warmer
26 drew in last of Wheat at home 19 loads in all then went to other place & drew in that 5 loads till noon. Boys finished hoing turnip & hoed feed Corn. & I went to Markham PM. W. very warm
27 Cut Oats at other place AM I helped Patton fin Horse Power & Kitchen table he has been here Some days Making Chests 2 boys Cut Mixed Peas & Oats in orchard at other place PM I nearly finished Painting Stoop PM W. very warm & Sultry. Dry weather
28 Boys Finished Cutting Oats at other place I & Nancy went to Toronto 46 lbs Butter 22cts 16 doz Eggs 15cts W. very warm & sultry fair B {unreadable}
29 J cut Spring Wheat & began Oats other boys drew in Mixed Peas & Oats at other place & some rakirys at home W vry warm
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30 J Cut Oats H got Nell Shod AM Shocked Oats & drew in last of rakirys & load Mixed Peas & Oats. Widow Anne Barkey & Aunt Lissy were here PM. Br Cs Kitura was here all day she is very weak yet. W. quiter warm. I finished Painting Stoop
Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space left} by Br C Tilman McDowels were here at noon & A Br at Supper W. very warm
August 1 F & H helped Br S thresh J Cut Oats W. very warm
2 F & H helped Br N thresh B helped for Br C J finished Cutting Oats I & Susanna went to Markham & J & Abram Plowed fallow at other place PM. W. vry vry warm & dry Br inlaw Peter brought Ester home
3 Boys drew dung at other place I & J set machine AM threshed 3 loads seed wheat with 5 horses PM it turns out very well {unreadable} though few Oats too they turn out well but the grain is light W. very vry warm Peter Came this evening for Ester again his wife Mary is not well.
4 F & B helped A McCreight thresh till about ½ past 2 {unreadable} J & H finished drawing dung at other place then H took Nell to daybreak we drew in Spring Wheat PM 7 loads W. vry vry warm & sultry
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5 boys worked at turnip AM J plowed fallow I spread dung H Cut Oats for A McCreight boys pulled Peas at other place & I plowed W. fine little shower last night & another at sy supper time some thunder
6 2 boys plowed fallow we moved dung in barnyard to make room for straw stack Ashed hands to thresh on Monday 2 boys Pulled Pees Peas F finished Cutting Oats for McCreight PM W. fine Cool strong wind from north
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & Some of little ones went to Br N then we went to Funeral of my Old Uncle Ira Whites at Cedar Grove at 2 PM he died in the Township of Malahide then we went to Br C for Supper. W. fine Cool
8 Threshed about 420 bus barly a load of Oats & nearly all spring Wheat it is very poor & Shrunken & Midge eaten W. Fine Clr. Cool
9 Drew in 9 loads Oats at other place 2 boys Pulled Peas. W. warm
10 drew in 20 loads Oats at home I went to Markham AM W. warm
11 Chored AM Cleaned Spring Wheat J took 32 bus 45 lbs old spring Wheat to Spinks @ 78cts PM J & H went to G E Reesor's barn raising B ganged barly stubble W. nice rain early this morning till 9 AM Br inlaw Peter brought Ester home
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12 F cut Oats for Peter. B helped Johnny B thresh J & H Pulled Peas W. fine
13 F finished Peter's Oats before noon. Other boys Pulled Peas at home we all drew in Peas at other place 14 loads PM. W fine Cool
Sunday 14 at home Boys & girels girls went to Menno stories PM. N Br & Aunt Lissy were here PM. W. fine cool
15 Boys Finished pulling Peas 4 acres in NW Corner field & drew them in {space left blank} loads & then drew in 4 loads Oats I & Susanna went to Toronto. It was Toronto's Civic Holiday we did not know it. Business was Closed. I managed to sell 28 lbs butter 22 ct 17 doz eggs 10ct to 14cts at the Buth Butcher's they were open awhile in the morning W. fine Cool dry. Nice Breese
16 F helped Br C thresh with team. H helped for Johnny B we drew in last of Oats & nearly finished pulling Peas in north field we pulled them with sulky rake I & Nancy went to A Br this evening W. warm. Cool this evening
17 Finished drawing in Peas till about 4 PM 9 loads then F & B went to Markham W. cloudy a drissly rain this evening at dark. finished harvest
18 H harrowed fallow J ganged Barley stubble. Very hard F got Charley shod AM F & B helped Br C draw in & I went to Markham PM W. fine
19 H & B helped Pilkey thresh F helped B B thresh J & Abe & I Cleaned up both Barn floors at home AM Pulled foxtail out of Potatoes PM I went to Cedar Grove after Supper. W fine J took old waggon to Br S
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to get times set did not get it done Blacksmith is not working. They took new waggon up few days ago & it is not done either
20 J & H plowed fallow at other place F Scuffled turnips we dug early Potatoes Br Cn Thomas brought a son of Jacob Mensch from Penn & Noah Webber from Waterloo they were here at dinner W. fine {squeezed in under line}
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's they were not at home then we went to Drudge's they live on Alex Whaly Place. Staid to dinner I seen little boys I then went to Menno Reesor's staid to supper (and Run little girls) W. Cloudy drissly rain AM {squeezed in under line}
22 boys finished Scraping Coak at other place I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters he was sick last week is Poorly yet Called at Mineral Spring. W fine Cool
23 B began work for Br C. Thomas has gone to Pennsylvania with A Mensch J & H plowed at other place F went to B S brought home waggon AM drew dung on barly stubble PM I & W. fine Shower after Midnight
24 Boys drew dung all day with 2 waggons I asked hands to thresh at other place tomorrow W. Clr Cool wind from north
25 Had W Reesor to thresh at other place with steam thresher about 60 bus F Wheat 70 Peas & 250 Oats got done about 2.30 PM then J took Steamer to J Jarves & H took 15 bags Oats to D Ramer's W. Cool N Wind
26 H helped J Ds thresh with team J & F Plowed at other place I went to Funeral of Widow Lehman at Altona with Br C
Aug 1887
Sermon by Br C on 1st Cor 15 C {unreadable} Sam Hoover spoke awhile W. very Cool N Wind
27 F & J Plowed Abram too PM H helped thresh for W Reesor I & Abe & Henry took 10 bus Pea to D Ramer's got them Chopped AM W. fine very Cool Morning & evening some talk of frost
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John {space left blank} C by Rev S Hoover H Stories H Wideman & wife from Hay Ann Shirk & Menno Burkholder's girls & Josey Burkholder were here I & Nancy took H Wideman's to Chris Stories & to Br C for Supper & awhile to Br Ns & to old Joe Reesor's where they stay all night W. fine
29 Boys plowed. W. fine Cler Deepened Creek {written between the lines in the middle of page: at other place}
30 Boys Harrowed & rolled fallow at other place I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's PM Motherinlaw was sick is better again Peter is Poorly W. Fine warm {written between the lines above: I went to} cherrywood AM
31 J Sowed nearly all fallow H ganged at other place F worked at Br C B hurt his finger W. fine Clr warm I went to Whitevale PM
Sept 1 J Finished Sowing & got Br S's Truck he & H drew 6 Maple logs PM F drew wood in Shed out of old bush W. like rain PM
2 H ganged I & J drew 2 Maple logs & took about 1200 ft Sheeting to D Ramer's AM F drew gravel into our Meeting Shed & J Br & into barnyard I & J helped him PM W fine nice little shower last night. Very dry yet Drew Muck out of dam it is dry long ago
Sept 1887
F & Abram went to Toronto 32 lbs Butter 22ct 22 dos Eggs 14ct. I went to Markham & to Conference PM W. Cler Cooler Wind
Sunday 4 Boys & girls went to A Br little ones went to Br Cr I & Nancy & Anne Shirk went to Coler's PM W. fine warm. Fire raging in Burrows Slash on old Abe Hoover place & one in Lait Swamp. vry vry dry
5 H ganged at other place J & F drew muck out of dam AM took 15 bags Cide apples to P Lapps to sell PM W. warm
6 Finished drawing Muck this morning brought home gang Plow began ganging Fall Wheat stubble north north of bush & Plowing south of bush I & H took 5 bags Peas to D Ramer's this evening W. fine rain last night little AM
7 boys ganged & brought home Chop & Drew lumber Plowed South of bush I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's I went to Stouffville. Went to J B's were not at home went to br inlaw Enos were not at home then we Came home W. Cler very Blustery N Wind PM Cool
8 F helped Peter's fill dung I & H Plowed south of bush AM J ganged B came home at noon Thomas came home last night Andrew Miller Becce's Brother Came with him & Two girls {writing in blue pencil now} named Anne Miller & Leah {Erch?? faded and into binding} {faded} W. fine & Cler
9 {faded} finished ganging Wheat Stubble north of bush & began Oat Stubble in N E corner {faded} other boys Plowed & {unreadable} creek below garden W. Cool fine rain this evening
Sept 1887
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10 J & H helped draw gravel on Big Rouge Hill with team F ganged B took 15 bags Oats to D Ramer's AM T & B went shooting PM B shot 5 Partidges & Abe brought home Oat chop this evening W. very Cool
Sunday 11 3 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Altona we were at home all day AM Shirk was ehre W. very cool this morning
12 I went to Markham AM took Ann Shirk to Br S. Pm F ganged H harrowed B Cut Corn W. Cloudy AM Cler fine PM
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13 F ganged H harrowed I rolled north of bush AM where we intend to sow Timothy {faded} {faded} & Abe went Shooting PM Shot W Pidgeons Black squirrel W. fine Thunder {written between the lines below with carrot in black:shower} this morning
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14 I & Nancy & little ones went to M No F ganged B Plowed at other place W. very fine
15 2 boys Plowed at other place AM H went to Markham F ganged PM Br C brought {torn}dy & Anne Miller & Leah Eachlemuer here they staid to supper W. fine little shower PM
16 H & B helped N B thresh J Plowed at other F ganged AM then he Plowed at place too {torn} m & Abe ganged W fine Cool I went to {unreadable} {torn} rore PM
17 H & B helped N B thresh F helped Johnny Reesor thresh we Sowed Timothy Reed this Morning Br inlaw Peter Came to Shoot J & A went with him they shot a grey Rabbit & Black squirrel I & H took 8 bags Pea Chop to D ramer's & Abe & H brought it home PM {torn} iscect Vinegar PM. W. Fine warm Clr
Sunday 18 F H & B & Girls that went to Meeting at Wideman's I & Nancy went {torn page, could be straightened up to read more on scan} Wideman & wife
Sept 1887
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{corner of page folded over} Sacrement was held we went to J B yong folks went to Tilman Reesor's W. fine
19 H ganged Rr Picked Cider apples I went to Cedar Grove & hunted up Copper Kettle AM I & F Piled Maple Flooring PM Bur?? to Mark Cider didnt get it Made W {written between the lines below and back from right margin: fine} Br Na & J B started for Ohio & Indiana today
20 F & H helped Peter thresh B got Cider Made AM he helped Pilkey then PM J finished ganging behind barn we boiled Sauce PM W. fine warm
21 F helped Peter thresh AM H & B Boiled Sauce at other place AM Killed 3 Pigs PM W. Misty this Morning very warm today Shower PM
22 J Plowed at other place AM Put in Posts {faded & torn} at other place PM F & H went to Toronto 3 pigs 318 lbs @ $7.00 29 lbs Butter 24ct W. Cool
23 F & H Plowed B Picked Cider apples I went up through Markham PM to {apporist?} Meeting at Wideman's tommorrow at 2 PM W. vry East raw N Wind. Preacher from Ohio & {Water???}
24 J & H finished plowing at other place for the present F & B drew out limb word in {torn} bush W. Cold this Morning Milder & fine today
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron Ressor on {faded}
26 & 27 C by Br C & Rev H Being from Wayne Co Ohio Service was held today M N Menno Burkholder & D Storey was {faded} R H Berry I took {Beesy?} to Jac Reesor's to I Moyers for to supper to Br Ss to stay all night W. very smoky {faded}
26 F & B helped B. Burkholder thrash H helped W Reesor Make Cider we Boiled Same PM W. fine {faded & torn} {faded and folded} Dug Potatoes & Boiled Sauce J Brought home {faded & torn} {faded and folded} {unreadable}.
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Jan
1 I went to Markham in {illegible} NB's swamp & shot 3 {illegible}
{illegible} sent for us they are {illegible} NB's swamp W. fine
4 Didnt thresh, steady Mild gentle snow all day, now wind, S Lehmans were here, snow does not lie very deep
5 Threshed all Fall wheat {illegible} spring wheat that was left & started {illegible} Oats I think we threshed about something over 240 Bus Wheat
6 Chored Boys threshed few Peas & Cut Straw to fill beds W. snow & sleet from east till about 2 PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's this evening
7 H drew 2 loads Pine F drew some wood from other bush I went with H PM then we went to Clarks hollow H brought about 300 Ceder Posts {illegible} Collins @ 8 cts each bought a lot of Ceder by Auction W. Cold, foggy trees Covered with {illegible}
Sunday 8 at home all day F, H & {torn off) went to Menno Reesors this evening W. very fine Clear & Mild
H drew 2 loads Pine {torn off}
Posts A & B drew Posts {torn off}
home load at noon Br C brought Kate {torn off}
10 {illegible} 2 {torn off}
Jan 1888
Posts F & H drew up hill & brought home a load at night they took their dinner with them B went to School W. some squaals of snow strong W wind PM
11 J Drew 1 load Pine & brought home load Posts F & H Drew up hill & brought home load at night. W. fine Cler, Cold
12 Boys Delivered steer at Green River to Butcher Ferries AM Chored PM S Ramer's brought Emmanuel Nighswander & wife from Pennsylvania here for dinner W. Cold & Cler AM Snow from East all PM, milder
H brought Burrows this evening Horse Major was sick is better again
13 I got Horse Charley shod AM Br C's Thomas brought Philip Wismer from Clinton PM
F & H Thomas & lot more {torn away} D Nighswander this evening
15 bags Oats to D Ramer's W {torn away} high {torn off} last night & AM Cler PM
{Torn off} went visiting with Wismer J & H {torn off} home last of Posts 2 loads AM
{Torn off} Pine & H brought home
{Torn off} very fine Cler
{Torn off} went to Meeting except
{Torn off} had to go for
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Jan 1888
Burrows Horse Major is worse) remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 190 C by Br C. David Burkholder was here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's this evening W. fine a little Blustery through the middle of the day
16 F took load of Pine AM & last load PM J brought home shingles from AB Ramer's AM J & H took Beef steer to NB's & killed him NB helped them he has a good tackle to hang them up R Wallace was here today W. fine
17 Cut up Beef & boys threshed some Peas W. snow from east Mild
18 I & Nancy went to John Hoovers on {torn away} Whitechurch for dinner & to {torn away} Brillingers for supper {torn away} Martin Brillingers staid all night W. Cler sharp N.W. wind not strong
19 went to D Stover's he was not at home then we went to Joseph Spinks for dinnner then Called at S Lehmans they were not at home then we Came home W. fine Cler sharp air from Southeast
Boys got Pea & Oat Chop home & grist wheat at Mill
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Jan 1888
20 J & F went to Markham AM J is not well. F H & girls Br C's Thomas & lot more went to S Lehman's PM. W. very fine Cler
21 Chored brought home Colts from other place I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. very Cold Cler 10 deg below Zero this morning
Sunday 22 I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter Reesor's for dinner then went to Br N's this evening W. pretty Cold, Cler
23 F & H drew wood from other bush & I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cler Cold, snow PM
24 F went to J Mainlands Bee to drew wood to Cherrywood he Bought W Burkholders {torn away} he & H drew home wood PM J is getting better
25 Boys Chored. W. snow from east all day pretty cold
26 Boys Chored W. very strong wind from north all day Cold
27 Boys threshed Peas & shovelled road west of 11th Con W. very very strong North wind all day
28 Boys threshed Peas. W. Cold very very strong North Wind, townline drifted
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Jan Feb 1888
again west of 11th no use shovelling total Eclipse of Moon about 6 oclock this evening, wind gone down at night
Sunday 29 at home all day NB's & Aunt Lissy & Rosina were here young folks went to JD's this evening W. fine Cler
30 Boys shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline J took 15 bags Oats to D Ramer's AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Johny Reesor's this evening W. fine Cler
31 Boys Hitched up 2 yer Old mare Dolly AM she went well F brought home Chop PM J drove Major to Cherrywood for exercise he is about all right, young folks & Br C's Thomas & Fanny Brownsberger & AB's Jess & Martha went to Johnny Reesor's this evening {torn away} Mild like a thaw
Feb 1 Killed 7 Pigs AM Chored PM. W. fine, Mild, Cloudy
Candlemas day 2 F & H went to Toronto 7 Pigs $7.12 1/2 per Cwt Beef Hide 5 cts 62 lbs Butter 22 cts 4 {illegible} doz Eggs 24 cts Christian Gayman's were here W. fine, Mild Cler AM Cloudy PM
3 Feb 1888
I & Nancy went to Green River to Store AM then went to S Ramers this evening F went to Pilkeys Bee drawing wood J & H drew home wood from other bush W. fine
4 J & A went to Markham F went to Br'S.s H & B drew wood from other bush AM They all finished threshing & Cleaning Peas PM W. Mild AM Cloudy drissly PM
Sunday 5 at Home Boys & girls went to Br C's at noon & to Menno Stover's this evening JD's Thomas Fanny & Esther were here this evening W. fine Mild
6 I went to Meeting to appoint Trustees at Meeting house AM Br S MC Faits & myself were reelected Boys went to look {page torn away} a fox AM drew home wood W. fine mild AB's were here this evening
7 I & H helped Br C's Kill 7 Pigs AM J & F drew limb wood from other bush AM Boys drew 1 load wood PM then they & girls went to AB's this evening W. a little snow from east, mild
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Feb 1888
8 I & Nancy went to Solomon Burkholders at dinner & to Abraham Hoover's at supper & to JB's all night W. fine, west wind
9 went to D Nighswanders at dinner then Came home. W. Cler Sharp air about 5 below zero this evening
10 Chored Boys drew load wood PM. W. very Cold this morning a great deal Milder tonight
11 Sawed wood in shed & Cleaned seed Peas AM J & F took Oats & got them Chopped PM W. fine
Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on 1 Cor part of 10th C by R'd S Hoover MN's JH Ramers & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here PM I & Nancy and little ones went to Menno Stovers this evening. W. fine Mild
13 F & H helped NB kill 8 hogs I & J drew 1 sawlog AM J went to Burtons Sale at Green River PM W. fine
14 F Chored for NB I & J & H hung up Pork to smoke & Cleaned 1 bin of Fall Wheat W Drissly & soft snow all day, Colder this evening
Mar 1888
2 Boys flailed Oats W. snow & sleet from east all day, quit about 4 PM. Mild
3 I & Nancy went to MN's Sarah is sick, her heart is affected, boys brought a load of sawdust we intent to put away some Ice W. Cold, strong NW wind
Sunday 4 I & Nancy & Anne went to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's Boys & girls went to Peter Reesor's Benj'n & little ones Kept house Martin Barkeys were here this evening W. pretty Cold Cler
5 Began to Saw Ice on Br S's Pond H went to Markham AM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover brought 30 bus Oats to exchange for Br inlaw Peter {torn away} brought home load Ice PM NB helped he wants to use dome W. Cler sharp N wind
6 drew 2 loads Ice NB helped H J went to Toronto 32 lbs Butter 23cts 18 1/2 dos Eggs 23 cts W. fine Cler
7 Drew one More load Ice & load sawdust, pretty sharp
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Mar 1888
8 I & Nancy & little ones went to Motherinlaws Boys Built house over Ice W. fine pretty sharp
9 Brought load sawdust & some lumber AM J & B went to sale of Fowler's estate at Annadale F H & girls went to JH Ramer's PM they were not at home W. very fine & mild
10 Finished Icehouse I & Abram took 21 Sapbuckets to Nicholson at Markham to get fixed AM I & J brought 600 2 in tiles from Cherrywood F & H went to help John Milroys saw wood PM W. wind from east all day
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting except J & F remarks & sermon on St Mark 8 C from 22nd V by Br C Boys & girls went to Br C's this evening. W. soft snow & rain all day till 4 PM. fine & Cler tonight
12 Boys top threshed & Cleaned Oats I & H brought 400 2 in tiles from Cherrywood PM W. Cold raw N Wind Br S's were here this evening
Mar 1888
13 Chored W. Real Blissard from north all day , not very cold
14 Boys Cleaned & Carried back into granary one bin of Barley AM Broke roads & took grist Oats to Ceder Grove Mills PM. W. fine Cler, Markham & Scarboro Townline badly drifted
15 Brought home Chop AM I & F H & B went to Amos Cole's Sale & J went to Br S. S. PM W. fine
16 Boys split Ovenwood AM then they all went to P Lapps sale PM. I & Nancy went to MN's Pm to see how Sarah is she is able to sit up but she is weak yet. W. fine & Mild 17 J bought Wilkinson 1XL Plow in good order @ $6.00
17 I & Br S took Train at Markham arrived at Toronto about 12 oc took Train from after arriving & Changed at Berlin for Waterloo got there about 4 then walked to Joseph Weber's & staid all night W. fine, sharp this morning
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Mar 1888
Sundy 18 Weber took us to Meeting at Martin's Meeting house a great Many People Sermon on St Mat 18 by R'd Jos Gingerich & Elias Snider went to Deacon David Martin's he is in very bad health with a sore foot he has had a Corn on his toe for thirty years in the fall at got sore & he began doctoring it & it Kept getting worse he has lost two toes and part of his foot. There is no prospect of him ever getting better then we went to Bishop Abraham Martin's & staid all night, he has been very sick vomiting blood was Confined to the house two weeks is able to go out in fine weather
19 after dinner went to Enos Martin's & to his Mother's Made a few Calls & staid all night at Deacon Menno Shants very fine day snow going fast
20 Menno Shants took us to Waterloo took Train about 9.30 arrived Toronto after 12 got dinner took Train about 4 arrived at Markham about 600 oc Br S's Isaac Met us then Herman met me at Br S's got home safe found all well. W. rain AM mild PM
Mar 1888
21 Boys Oiled harness AM Sawed wood in bush J got Major shod PM W. rain AM Cler PM Br N's were here this evening, we sold Mare Nell to W & D Reesor for $42.50 Payable in 6 months they took her to Manitoba boys Delivered her last Saturday & she was shipped on Tuesday
22 F & B sawed wood in old bush J brought home 21 sap Buckets from Markham that Nicholson fixed AM then he brought 500 2 in tiles PM. W. sharp
23 J brought last load 500 2 in tiles & Boys Cleaned grist Oats AM they all went to G E Reesor's sale PM J bought Speight full Mounted Waggon run two seasons @ $49.00 Br C's were here this evening W. Cold raw N Wind
24 Boys sawed wood I went to pay Waggon AM (6 per Cent per Annum Discount) J & H brought Waggon home PM. I & Nancy went to D Ramer's this evening W. Cler, raw wind
Sunday 25 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine
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Mar 1888 April
26 Boys sawed in old bush AM Chored PM. W. raw east wind AM rain from east al PM
27 Boys sawed in other bush I & Nancy & little ones went to Menno Burkholder's PM W. fine Mild began to rain about sunset rained till 11 oc PM then we Came home, all night
28 Chored. W. Drissly at times I went to J Reesor's PM
29 Boys sawed in other bush I & J drew 3 logs AM Soaked sap tubs PM W. fine mild. thawing
Good Friday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline remarks & Sermon on St Mark 15 C by Br C JB's were here PM. W. fine AM snow from east PM. Mild
31 I went to Markham AM Boys drew out some wood at other bush. Tapped about 110 Buckets PM. sap runs well W. fine Cler, warm fresh snow all gone
Sunday April 1st I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans, remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on St John part of 1st C by Br C Saml L Hoover's daughter was Baptised today Went to Joseph Barkeys widow
April 1888
to dinner & to Motherinlaws to supper. W Cloudy snowed awhile AM went with Buggy Sleighs running yet on sideroads
Easter Monday 2 at home I & Nancy went to Br C's PM to Meet Br inlaw Saml on Business Connected with Family estate. Br C & his wife Started for Pennsylvania this Morning his Motherinlaw died on Saturday. W. fine sap run PM
3 I & Nancy went to Markham & to AB Ramer's he has been very sick is getting better again Boys sawed wood at other place & Boiled sap J went to Docter this evening Abram, Mary & Anne have very sore eyes Jesse Alexander was buried PM Died of Diptheria. W. very fine mild
4 I Boiled Sap Boys sawed in other bush J drew Pine roots AM. W. very fine & mild
5 Chored AM Gathered a fine lot of sap & Boiled awhile PM. W. raw AM fine PM H went to Markham PM 6 Boiled. F & H sawed in other bush J went to Dr little ones not better some of them have sore throat W. very strong N wind
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April 1888
7 Boiled sap & I & J finished off in bush, we have made 45 qut Jars full this week other boys sawed wood in old bush PM. W. pretty Cold N wind sap did not run today Frank Alexander died today Diptheria
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & few of Boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron rest home sore eys, remarks & sermon on Hebrews 4 C by R'd S Hoover Martha Cook & AB's Mother & Jesse were here PM. W. fine Cler
9 I went to Markham AM took 12 bus grist Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills PM Boys sawed in old bush AM began fitting rails for straight fence at other place PM H went to work for Br inlaw Peter PM he Came for him W. fine Cler east wind, we gathered 60 big pails sap after supper, running fast
10 Gathered 52 Pails sap & began to boil rain from east about 9 oc rain all day went back & forth & kept fire going till about 3 PM brought syrup home
April 1888
11 Boiled all day & gathered lot of sap some Buckets running over F went to Markham AM J brought home grist W. fine Cler sap didnt run much
12 Boiled Sap Boys worked at fence W. frose last night
13 Boiled Sap, Boys worked at fence W. frose last night gathered 60 Pails sap this evening Jac Wideman Cleaned old Clock PM
14 Boiled sap Boys worked at fence AM J & B went to AB's sawing Bee PM we have Made about 80 quarts Molasses F's eyes are sore now since Thursday
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's B went to Meeting at Widemans W. fine Cler roads drying off
16J & B began Plowing sod at other place I Boiled sap F's eyes are not better he went to Kirkham's with Dipnet Caught 2 suckers & one Pike W. fine Cler
17 J & B Plowed AM J got Frank Shod & B took 15 bags Oats to D Ramers & got them Chopped PM I Boiled sap F freshed the trees did not run very much today W. N wind east PM pretty Cool freeses at night & thaws in daytime
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April 1888
18 J & B Plowed I Boiled Sap got done about 3 PM then I walked to MC Frets's F worked at Fish net we are Making Big Broilnet W. fine Strong W wind nort much sap today
19 B Plowed & J took Horse Charley to get tooth drawn AM I & B went to Markham & to J H Ramer's for some seed Peas & John Plowed PM W fine roads pretty good
20 J & B finished sod at other place AM took in turnips out of Pit & cleaned seed grain PM I Boiled sap. W. Cool windy
21 Boys Chored & took in last of turnips JH Ramers were here for 24 Bush seed Barly W. fine F is not very well I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM ground freezing every night
Sunday 22 at home H came home he likes very well to Work at Peters I & Nancy & Anne went to Br C's awhile they Came home from Pennsylvania today {illegible} W very fine & Cler
23 I Boiled sap J grubbed with {illegible} at other place & sowed some Peas B ganged south of bush W. fine Cler cold N wind
24 I Boiled sap Boys Cleaned seed Oats awhile this morning frose too hard to gang plow
April 1888
then they ganged east of dam W. fine Cler
25 I went to Markham & to JH Ramer's for Timothy seed AM dug garden & helped Br C Kill 6 pigs PM Boys ganged J sowed about 4 acres of sod on other place with Peas PM W. frose a little too hard this morning
26 I Boiled sap all day till sunset good run of sap yesterday J sowed rest of sod at other place with Oats AM sowed Barly south of bush PM B harrowed east of dam AM sowed Oats behind Cider house with old seeder PM. W. a little frost last night very fine today warmest day so far
27 B finished sowing Oats behind Cider house & harrowed it & began with waggon tines it makes a very good job it levels it very nice J sowed barly east of dam I & F put away Pork brought home sugar Kettles. I walked to Ceder Grove W. very warm Carried home some sap for vinegar it is running a little yet we made fully a Barrel of molasses
28 J finished east of dam then he sowed about 5 acres barly west of dam B finished tining Oats & harrowed barley F sowed grasseed on fall wheat at other place I helped him finish PM
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April & May 1888
we planted some early Potatoes in young Orchard between trees in furrows W. very very warm 86 deg after dinner Sundy 29 David Lehman was here for supper last evening and then he went to Br C's staid all night and came here to dinner today
Sunday 29 at home all day W. very warm yet
30 Sowed some Oats & barly at other place B has bad Cold F is working again I went to Burrows this Morning for some Powders for Maggie she has scratches W. quite Cool rain this evening
May 1 J went to Ringwood for hoe for seeder F took grist Oats to D Ramer's to get Chopped Abram took Nancy & I to Green River Station we went to Toronto Boys sowed last of barly at other place W. flurries of snow AM Cloudy, cool all day
2 J & F Finished sowing Oats at other place AM began sowing Oats in NE Corner field PM. W. fine Cool
3 Boys Finished sowing Oats soon after dinner & began sowing Peas in east half of field behind barn we got 6 Bus early Peas off JH Ramer I went to Br S's AM. W. fine Cler
May 1888
I forgot to Mention that we threshed about 100 Bus Oats on Wednesday Morning. Br C's Thomas & little John Alexander & Moses Moyer helped Mose is working for Br C by the day.
11 I & Nancy & JD's went visiting with Ohio friends to AB's at dinner awhile to M Frets's Jac Reesors for supper & to JD's all night W. fine warm Abe rolled & Boys sowed Millet & Planted some feed Corn in little Orchard & fixed fences
12 Drew home rails from other place & some rubbish to sugar Camp AM I & B Planted 20 apple trees at other place & Boys Banked banked fence at other place PM. I went for Burrows AM Blind Mare Top ran against fence & tore her shoulder, he stitched it W. fine warm
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks on St Luke ss by Jac Wideman sermon on St Luke 23 by Br C we & Ohio friends & some more went to Tilman Reesor's for dinner
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May 1888
Then we Called at JH Ramers for supper. W. rather Cool
14 Boys drew dung on Potatoe & Corn ground I went to Whitevale AM I & Adeline went to Markham PM. W. very Cool, Cloudy
15 Boys Plowed harrowed & rolled corn & Potatoe ground I went to AB's AM & to JD's Br N's & Br S's PM to them them to help scrub Meeting house on Thursday W. very Cool Cler Flurries of snow this morning
16 Boys drew dung on turnip ground I harrowed it with Farmer AM went to Markham PM. W. fine Cool fine rain last night
17 Boys fixed fences at other place girls helped Scrub Meeting house AM planted 10 trees along Pickering townline, where they had missed & 30 White Ash behind little Ceder swamp in NW Corner field PM W. fine Cler
18 Took young Cattle to other place & Finished digging garden AM Planted 10 rows Potatoes & boys Plowed in turnip ground PM. W. fine
May 1888
I went to Ceder Grove PM I & Nancy went to Br C's this evening Ohio Cousins were there
19 I & Nancy went visiting with Ohio friends got Br N's 3 seated spring Waggon went to NB's to dinner awhile to AB's & to Martin Barkeys to supper brought them home to stay all night W. fine Cool Boys Plowed in turnip ground
Whit Sunday 20 I & Nancy took Ohio friends to JD's Br S's & Br N's were there too then we took them to Br N's & left them there. W. very fine & Cler, getting warmer
Whit Monday 21 at home all day Boys went fishing with hook to Br S's AM went to Kirkhams with our new Brail net PM Caught over 100 lake suckers Creek suckers Catfish & Bass W. very fine & Clear some warmer
22 Boys Plowed in turnip ground & Planted feed Corn back of barn I went to AB's PM he is pretty sick. W. very fine warmer
23 F took 14 bags Oats & 2 bags Barly to D Ramer's & got them Chopped J Finished plowing turnip ground and Finished Planting Potatoes & planted Corn about & acre PM
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May 1888
I got a gallow seed Corn at JD's PM W. very fine & warm
24 Chored AM boys didnt do much PM MN's were here I & Nancy went to AB's awhile PM he is some better W. very fine & warm
25 boys drew dung on ground where we intend to plant feed Corn on Knoll in field back of garden AM Plowed it in PM harrowed & nearly finished rolling it PM I went to Br S's AM I & B put on lot of grafts & began trimming young orchard W. warm
26 Boys Plowed in west part of big field where we sowed Timothy in the fall it nearly all Missed I went to Markham AM F went Fishing to Mouth of Rouge with Br C's Thomas Caught 16 fine ones. W. fine heavy rain last night Cloudy AM Cler warm PM our Creek is running a little again it stopped near two weeks ago Washed sheep PM Bush all nice & green
May & June 1888
Sunday 27 Boys & girls went to U Drudge's I & Nancy & Anne went to Menno Reesor's PM. W. fine warm drissly rain towards evening
28 Boys Plowed in big field B got Major shod AM J took 24 bus grist wheat to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine warm drissly & foggy at times PM
29 I Plowed F & B went fishing at Kirkhams JD's Boys went with them they caught about 90 suckers & Catfish. AM. they finished plowing & harrrowing PM W. fine & warm
30 Rolled west end of big field Sowed feed Corn east of dam W. fine
31 had Jacob Moyer to help fill dung drew on fallow with three waggons W. a little drissly through middle of the day
June 1st Boys finished drawing dung I & Susanna & little Anne went to Markham PM had Anne's Picture taken
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June 1888
W. fine Cler. Cool strong W wind PM
2 F & A went to Markham J began Plowing fallow I & B brought load Sawdust from Br S's to Mulch trees AM I & B took 2 White Ash Sawlogs to SM PM W. Cler very heavy rain about noon some thunder H Came this evening to stay all night
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke 22 & Part of 23rd C by Br C Sacrement today. A Lehman's Simon Hoover's Albert & Mary Jonas Ramer's son Saml & Anne Raymond * our Herman & Menno Stover's were here at dinner. David Burkholder & his siter Susanna were here at supper. W. fine Cler Cool a little frost in places last night
4 J & F Plowed in fallow F got horse Charley shod & brought home grist Flour PM. Martin Barkeys brought Saml Moyer & wife to dinner John Reesor's were here too. W. fine Cler
5 Boys Plowed. W. fine Cler
June 1888
6 Boys Plowed J took 7 bags Oats to D Ramer's & got them Chopped PM he took them with one horse & B Plowed I went to Markham AM. W. very warm thunder went around north at noon very strong west wind PM. Cool tonight
7 Boys Plowed B & A Finished spreading dung & Piled wood in old bush & trimmed some in old orchard I & Nancy went to AB's after supper W. Cool this morning warm today Br C's Ketura was here today
8 F & B done road work on Scarboro Townline for use of Beat Scrapers J PLowed W. fine warm Cler
9 Boys finished Plowing fallow AM Finished trimming old Orchard & J drew some rails from other plance PM. W. fine warm
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 25 C by R'd S Hoover
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June 1888
We went to Danl Ramer's to dinner & to Daniel Shirks to supper (that is Minnie Foster's MN's raised her & they live at Danl Ramer's he works by the year) W very warm Strong W wind heavy rain & thunder about 5 PM & later we got home dry. Cooler this evening
11 Harrowed fallow Abe ganged in turnip ground F & B worked at fence at other place PM W. Cool AM fine & Cler
12 all sowed Millet in west part of big field about 5 1/2 acres there is about 1 1/2 acre that has some young Timothy the F finished ganging turnip ground B harrowed Millet then went to Markham Abe rolled Millet J Chored Manasse Frets & wife were here PM W. very fine, Cler
13 I & Nancy went to JB's Boys finished straight fence at other place W. fine a little rain PM B worked on road PM
14 Boys all worked on road in Markham with team and waggon
June 1888
I & Susanna went to Markham AM. W. very warm
15 Boys all worked on road with team & waggon B quit at noon which finishes Markham work we planted some sweet Potatoes PM. W. very warm
16 F & B worked Scarboro road work with Plow & Scraper AM J got some Oats Chopped AM they drew brush out of Orchard PM I & Nancy went to Toronto 43 lbs butter 14 cts 5 doz eggs 14 cts W. very warm
Sunday 17 at home NB's were here PM W. very warm
18 Scuffled Mangolds Corn & Potatoes I & J fixed some fence & boys hoed Corn we planted lot sweet Potatoes this evening. W. very warm & cler
19 Hoed Mangolds & J began Making turnip drills PM. W. warm
20 Boys began plowing turnip ground again it is thistly J had made 40 drills A sowed them PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. very very warm
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June 1888
21 I & Nancy went to Funeral of F Pike Steckly & Sam Hoover spoke went to Manasse Frets PM to dinner Boys finished Plowing turnip ground harrowed & rolled it B & A topped thistles at other place. W. very very warm slight shower this evening.
22 B & A finished topping thistles at other place then hoed Potatoes at home F got Maggie shod I & J drew 4 Basswood logs to Br S PM. W. very very warm
23 I & J drew 3 Maple & 1 Basswood log AM we looked up our west line on 11th Con we intend to build new fence W. very warm a slight shower after dinner, another at sundown
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman remarks by Br C sermon on St John 3rd C by Bishop Gayman went to Br inlaw Peter's I went to Funeral of Abraham Hoover at 3 PM at Wideman's
June 1888
Willoughby from Stouffville spoke & Saml Hoover we had supper at Peters. W. very very sultry & warm fine shower PM nice coming home
25 Cut some fence Corners Made drills & sowed nearly all turnips fine shower stopped us PM not so warm I got some Plants at M Barkeys this evening
26 Finished sowing turnips F took 20 bags Oats to D Ramer's began digging Posts holes along 11th Con from NW Corner south we intend building wire fence W. fine Cler, Cooler
27 J went to U Drudges stone drawing bee F & B dug Post holes AM Put Paris Green on Potatoes PM. W. fine pretty Cool
28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna & little ones remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 3 by Bishop Gayman. W. real east {illegible}ing wind and rain all day
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June & July 1888
very few in Meeting
29 J brought home Oat Chop F & B dug post holes AM I & J & Abe Put in logs F & B Sharped Posts PM W. fine Cler
30 Straightened up Corn AM the strong east storm lad it down brought home some fence Corner hay & drew Posts to 11th Con PM F & A & Henry went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught fine Mess. W. very fine Cler
Sunday July 1st all went to Meeting except Esther & Mary remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover D Nighswander's & Herman were here PM. W. very fine. we have moved into our Kitchen again we have Painted our two kitchen floors & the stoop floor in the last two weeks
2 I & B Piled some lumber AM Cut few Basswood logs PM W. very fine & Cler
July 1888
3 J scuffled Mangels Corn Potatoes and some of feed Corn Boys hoed Mangels & set some Posts along 11th Con I & Nancy took Jar butter 57lbs to Ceder Grove @ 17 cts took 31 1/2 lbs last week W. prety warm
4 I & Nancy & Anne went to MN's Nancy got Sarah help make a Sun Bonnet Boys set posts and topped thistles & kept one team at ganging fallow W. very warm & sultry looks like rain I think Perhaps this was the warmest so far
5 F ganged I & J Piled lumber AM B mowed fence Corners at other place J helped him PM I & A hoed feed Corn behind barn W. very warm
6 hoed Corn ganged in fallow & gathered & drew home fence Corner hay from other place W. fine warm
7 ganged fallow hoed feed Corn
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July 1888
F & Susanna went to Markham AM I & J went to Job letting at our gate at other place Cutting down two hills W. fine I & F Piled some lumber PM
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans J & F & girls went too remarks by R'd Jacob Wideman's Sermon on St Luke 16 by Br C Candidates for the Ministry were Nominated today Vis. Tilman Reesor, Joseph Grove Isaac Wideman Saml R Hoover & Deacon C Hoover went to Michael Frets's for dinner W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM few drops of rain PM
9 Boys cut swail at other place A finished ganging fallow AM S I & Henry Piled a little lumber PM. W. pretty warm. Cler
10 Put Paris green on Potatoes & turnips Swail hay AM all went to Meeting at Wideman's except J & B & Esther remarks by S Hoover sermon
July 1888
appropriate for the Occasion of ordaining a Minister by Br C Decided by lot Br inlaw Saml Hoover to be A Minister (Gods will be done) W. very warm
11 Finished Putting Paris Green on Potatoes A harrowed fallow B is not well, we drew in two loads at other place heavy shower stopped us between 3 & 4 PM very strong North wind. Cooler
12 I & Nancy & little Anne went to H Barkeys. I went to Stouffville to see Vansant. Boys Boys Mowed Swail & drew in little hay at other place. W. very Cool N W wind
13 I & J drew 2 Basswood logs to SM AM boys Mowed fence Corners Drew in swail hay W. very Cool
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July 1888
Sunday 15 at home AB's were here at noon JD's at supper Boys & girls went to AB's W. fine Cler
16 Boys drew in some fence Corner hay J Cut little Orchard at other place AM Dug Post holes at 11th Con I went to Markham & B took Oats to D Ramer's PM W. fine Cool Abram scuffled turnips
17 Boys dug Post holes & brought home little hay that grew in Orchard at other place I went to Whitevale PM. W. fine Cool, Cler
18 Boys dug Post holes & thinned turnips part of the time Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here at noon & at supper. W. nice little shower all this morning & PM
19 I & Nancy Henry & little girls went to Saml Lehman's Called at Mother inlaws for supper. W. very fine & Cler Shower last night 20 Boys finished digging Post holes
20 Boys Put in all Posts J & Abram thinned turnips I & Nancy went to AB's after supper J Brought home Chop W. very fine Cler
July 1888
21 Boys finished hoeing turnip & Cut Swail at other place & thistles around other place J took his Buggy to Br S's to get tines set & brought it home this evening W. fine pretty warm
Sunday 22 at home Br S's Bertha & David were here I & Nancy went to Br C's PM W. slight showers through the day
23 Cut Fall Wheat west of gate at other place AM & Cut Barly south of bush PM. W. very warm thunder showers went around PM. raining some tonight and not fast heavy shower at bedtime 24 I went to G Whaleys & to Cedar Grove AM
24 Motherinlaw & Peter's were here I & Peter J & A went fishing to F Mans Bay we Caught about 30 fine Perch & Peter about the same F & B Piled dung & Cleaned out stables at other place W. fine Cler N wind
25 Cut about 2/3 of barly east of dam W. fine cler
26 Finished Cutting fall wheat I went to Cedar Grove PM I & Henry Picked Berries AM. W. fine. Heavy shower this evening, soaked well
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July 1888 Aug
27 Plowed & dug down strawberry plants AM drew few stones off fallow then began Cutting barley at other place. had to quit too green PM. W. fine pretty warm
28 drew all stones off Fallow J got Frank shod PM H Came home this evening W. fine warm I went to Ceder Grove PM F took 10 bags Oats to D Ramer's got them Chopped
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark 10 C by Br C JB's Tilman Reesor's & Menno Burkholder's were here PM. W. fine Cler
30 Finished Cutting barly at other place AM Finished field east of dam PM W. fine
31 Scuffled & hoed all turnips Slight Shower at noon I & Nancy went to Markham PM west wind
August 1 drew home some wood & Chored AM. drew in barly south of bush 4 loads
Aug 1888
& 2 loads east of dam PM J began Cutting west of dam after supper W. prety warm Cler
2 J Cut all barley in big field west of dam about 5 acres AM then we drew in all est of dam that was Cut first 8 loads till supper B took 6 bags barly to Ceder Grove Mills after supper to get Chopped. W. warm Cler
3 Boys Pulled early Peas AM drew in last of fall Wheat PM W very warm heavy rain & thunder this evening I & Nancy went to Markham & to see Ann Shirk she is staying with Mrs McLaughlin near Jac Wideman's
4 J ganged nearly all barley stubble south of bush. boys dug out Burrs & finished pulling early Peas W. very very warm & sultry last night rain soaked very deep our dam is nearly full. it was about dry
Sundy 5 B & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's F went last night with Br C's Thomas I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's J kept house. W. fine pretty warm
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Aug 1888
6 Boys began Pulling Peas at other place I & Henry finished ganging sout{h} of bush AM drew in 4 loads barly, last east of dam PM then boys drew in four 3 loads at other place after supper. W. sultry very warm
7 F & B Pulled Peas & J Raked stubble east of dam AM Drew in last of barly at other place till supper & 6 loads at home & one load Peas after supper W. very very warm & sultry. Moore's man fixed Pump at other place
8 Boys Pulled Peas Abe ganged in fallow I laid down barly shocks after dinner heavy rain about 3 PM. barly got wet set them up again after supper
9 Boys finished Pulling Peas. I went to M Barkeys for strawberry plants AM Planted them PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove after supper W. very fine & Cool
10 Abe ganged AM, boys drew in barly & fall wheat rakings at other place & one load Peas AM drew in 7 loads Peas at other place till supper & 3 loads Barly & 3 loads Peas at home after supper W. very fine & Cool
Aug 1888
11 J ganged & Boys fixed fence AM Abe ganged & Boys drew in load of Peas at other place till supper and load of barly 2 loads after supper I went to Ceder Grove after supper PM W. rather Cloudy, cool
Sunday 12 I & Nancy & little Anne went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on St {blank space} by old Saml Hoover young Saml was there too but had nothing to say, went to Old Saml 's to dinner & to Br inlaw John's to supper. W. fine Cloudy nearly all day
13 F ganged J & B dug out stones in barly ground at other place AM J began cutting Oats in NE Corner field Boys pulled Peas with rake & I ganged PM. shower before supper not heavy
14 J cut oats Boys finished Peas I went to Jac Reesor's AM I & F B & A finished drawing in Peas 5 loads at other place PM W. fine, warm strong SW wind J finished NE Corner field, began behind Cider house
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Aug 1888
15 Boys shocked Oats A ganged AM I & Susanna went to Markham PM J finished Oats behind Cider house & began Mixed Barly & Oats in west half of field behind barn W. very warm & sultry PM
16 J & A drew off big stones in barly stubble at other place & Plugged line fence F finished ganging fallow & finished harrowing barly stubble south of bush AM J finished Cutting Mixed barly & Oats PM W. very sultry & warm Nancy's sister Mary Ramer was here PM & at supper
17 Cleaned big grist oats & J took it to D Ramers F got horses shod AM J & F ganged barly stubble at other place PM. W. rainy AM Cler PM, very heavy rain & thunder last night
18 Boys cut Oats at other place I & Henry took 25 bus 6 lbs Oats to W Power's Markham @ 50 ct brought 3 rolls Barbwire from J McGawes @ 6 1/4 cts per lb W. fine Cler
Aug 1888
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & little ones went to John Ramer's to dinner & to U Drudges to supper W. fine Cler strong west wind Br N's young folks were here
20 J & B helped Br S's thresh I went to Whitevale F & A shocked oats at other place & turned Peas at home AM Cut some Oats at other place & A ganged awhile W. very fine & Cler
21 Drew in last of Peas 7 loads & 5 loads Oats out of NE Corner field I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this Morning with Crock of Butter we have been Packing for J Malcolm Since the latter end of June, got 21 cts this Morning W. very heavy dew this Morning Slight Shower this evening J finished Cutting Oats at other place with Binder PM
22 Finished drawing Oats of out of NE Corner field 11 loads & 4 loads out of field behind Cider house J Cut Millet John Widemans were here PM. W. fine Cool
23 F & A Finished ganging Barly stubble at other place B finished harrowing fallow J shocked Oats at other
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Aug 1888
place AM finished drawing Oats & Mixed Barly & Oats at home PM. W. fine
24 Boys drew in dung on Barly stubble south of bush awhile then drew in 2 loads Oats at other place & raked & Cocked half of Millet & drew in 5 loads I & Nancy went to see Motherinlaw she is not well Came home early & I helped awhile W. fine Cler
25 drew in 6 loads Oats at other place & 8 loads Millet which makes 13 loads Millet without rakings Pulled Foxtail out of Potatoes after supper. W. very warm strong W wind
26 all went to Meeting except Esther & Mary remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover young Saml was there too. Herman & Matty Cook were here at dinner & Br C at supper W. very very sultry
27 drew home 2 loads Oats from other place drew in Millet rakings 2 small loads & Jag Barly rakings
Aug Sept 1888
which finishes our Harvest J & F began Plowing for seed in fallow W. fine Cool, Thunder shower went round last night a little here
28 Three boys Plowed AM B Plowed with 3 yr old Mare AM he got her shod & I & Nancy went to Carding Mill PM got supper at MN's. W. fine Cool
29 Boys Plowed. I went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine
30 Boys nearly finished Plowing field Killed 4 Pigs after supper W. warm
31 Boys drew dung on barly stubble at other place I & Henry took 3 Pigs to Toronto @ $8.50. 12 doz Eggs @ 17 cts W. Heavy rain at noon and some PM but we did not get wet
Sep 1st Boys finished drawing a little dung & Chored W. fine P Robinson & J Alexander finished 36 rosd draining this evening in stubble at other place
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Sept 1888
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & some of little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on Heb by old Saml Hoover went to young Samls to dinner & to Menno Stover's at supper W. very fine & Cler
3 Boys Plowed stubble below bush I asked hands to thresh at other place tomorrow W. fine warm, Cler
4 W McDaniel threshed at other place with Steamer about 250 bus Oats 210 barly 175 F Wheat 120 Peas W. fine Strong NW wind PM
5 Boys Finished harrowing & Rolling fallow drew stones off Barly stubble at other place I & J Cleaned seed Wheat F took 24 bags Oats to D Ramer's AM W. fine prety warm
6 J nearly finished sowing fallow F & B Plowed in stubble at other Place W. Cool last night east wind today
Sept 1888
7 Boys Plowed J harrowed rolled & sowed Barly stubble south of bush with Treadwell Wheat we get it off Br S we sowed fallow with Standard. W. east wind
8 Three boys nearly finished Plowing barly stubble at other place W. fine rain last night drissly awhile this Morning, very heavy rain & some thunder after dark this evening
Sunday 9 at home all day Ketura & Thomas and their girl Anne Stover were here young folks went o Cobers Meeting W. fine Cler warm
10 Finished Sowing Wheat F helped Br N's thresh I walked to Ceder Grove AM. W. fine Cler I went to Markham this evening
11 F & B helped A McCreight thresh AM A ganged barly stubble east of dam J Plowed west of dam I went to Drudges this morning & to Markham PM. W. fine warm
12 J & F Plowed west of dam A ganged B is not well J cut feed Corn with old reaper it is a very good Crop I & Nancy went to Funeral of Pilkey's Baby AM W. very fine
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Sept 1888
13 J & F Plowed A ganged in west end of NE field he has Finished west half of field east of dam where it was thistly W. fine
14 J & F finished east 5 acres west of dam & harrowed & rolled it we intend to sow it with Timothy A ganged W. fine Cool
15 F went to Br S's J Plowed AM Boys Bound & shocked some of feed Corn & I went to half yearly Conference at Wideman's PM W. fine, east wind
Sunday16 at home all day W. Equinoxtial rain from east all day our little dam is full
17 F & B helped NB thresh I J & A went out to plow, too wet J went to Br S's there we Plowed PM W. fine
18 F & B helped NB thresh J Plowed I & A & Henry Made 45 gals Cider W. shower last night fine today got home till 4 Oc I & A Plowed till night
19 F helped Peter Reesor thresh, we sowed Timothy seed on 5 acres west of dam east end of big field then boys Plowed I & Nancy Boiled sauce W. warm
Sept 1888
Heavy thunder showers Passed around through the middle of the day a little rain
20 F helped Peter's thresh AM J & B went to Toronto on Cars A & girls went to Markham AM F & A Plowed I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine
21 F helped B Burkholder thresh J B & A Plowed AM I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's I went to Ringwood Cheese Factory for cheese, got supper at Peter's then Came home W. fine Cler J bound Feed Corn B & A Plowed
22 F & B helped B B thresh I & J & A Plowed W. very fine. Cler
23 Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C. MN's D Ramer's Br inlaw Enos Hoover & Herman were here Menno Burkholder's young folks at supper W. very fine Cler. F went to work in Herman's place this week H is not very well
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Sept 1888
24 H harrowed where we gang plowed B Plowed & F got Frank shod AM I & H Plowed A Harrowed J & B shocked & Cut some Corn PM. W. very fine & warm unusual heavy dew last night
25 Boys Plowed I & H Cleaned grist 16 Bus Wheat at other barn then H took it & 13 bags Oats to Ceder Grove Mills AM I H & A Plowed J & B Cut Corn PM. W. very warm. Cloudy PM. very heavy dew last night
26 H helped JD's thresh with team B Plowed J drew load lumber to Station for Br C AM J & B cut Corn till 3 PM Shower stopped them then I & J brought grist home. W. warm heavy dew this morning I & A plowed awhile PM
27 B helped JD's thresh with team I & A plowed AM J & H went shooting awhile, shot Rabbit A & H shocked Corn PM I walked to Whitevale this evening this is my 52nd Birthday W. fine, few squaals of rain PM Cool this evening
Sept 1888
we finished Plowing Millet stubble and began in field behind barn
28 Boys Plowed H went to Br S's AM Sold Calf 6.75 31 doz eggs 16 cts 2 pr Chickens 50 cts per pair 3 pr Ducks 65 cts per pair to Butcher Lewis of Toronto then I took eggs & Fowl to Coakwells this evening W. Cool
29 Boys Plowed I helped J Plow on both sides of Posts on 11th Con to bank them where we are making wire fence J & H Cut & shocked last of Corn set the threshing machine & run it a little W. very Cool raw wind boys saw a little snow in the air
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Henry went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 1st C by old Saml Hoover. U{illegible} went to Joseph Grove's PM W. Cold this Morning White frost last night drissly rain PM
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Oct 1888
Oct 1 H helped Br C thresh with team we Chored. J got Farmer shod I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. rainy & drissly nearly all day
2 threshed. Our old Horse Power gave out after 8 AM wood work is rotten got Br C's then threshed all Barley about 600 Bus till about 6 PM W. Cloudy AM fine PM N Wind
3 three boys Plowed behind barn Ulrich Burkholders from Indiana were here today. W. Cool
4 Boys all went to Markham I drew 2 small loads Sand from 5th Con Scarboro near G Gunn's W. a little drissly AM
5 H was a Markham Boys Finished Plowing behind barn AM dug Potatoes PM. good crop. I took 2 pr Chickens 2 pr Ducks and 2 Geese to Coakwells
Oct 1888
for Butcher Lewis. W. fine
6 H & B helped Pilkey thresh J, A & Henry dug Potatoes I Chored AM I & Nancy went to Vaughan with Br C & wife, went to Daniel Smiths to stay all night W. fine & Cler
Sundy 7 went to Saml Smith's awhile this Morning then west to Meeting Appropriate sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C went to Abraham Smiths for dinner then Came home. W. a little rain AM drissly Coming home, Mild
8 dug Potatoes awhile shower stopped us then Killed 3 Pigs till noon dug Potatoes PM. W. blowed up Cold from north
9 I & Adeline went Toronto 3 Pigs $7.75 per cwt weighed 302 lbs had Mishap on Danforth road Horse Farmer Kicked and broke shaft then I Borrowed a waggon he kicked
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Oct 1888
again on Queen St (Kingston road) unhitched him. Mr Stover took Waggon to Blk Horse Br C was in & brought waggon back. Boys Plowed & Pulled & took in Mangels 6 loads. W. very Cold from north Cler
10 Boys Plowed, J Picked apples PM & wen to see Job on hill he is one of the Commisioners I have lame back W. sharp & Cler white frost last night
11 Boys Plowed Nancy J & Adeline & Susanna went to Funeral of little Abraham Grove's wife J took grist Oats after they came home W. fine Cler
12 J B & A Plowed F Picked apples till about 10 AM it began to rain from east Isaac Moyer's brought young Amos Moyer & wife here for dinner rainy all day Boys Cleaned load Barly at other place PM
Oct 1888
13 Boys Chored AM F & B Plowed in field behind Cider house J took 66 Barley to Green River station @ 75 cts PM. W. rainy AM Cler PM
Sunday 14 I & Nancy & some of the little ones walked to John Reesor's awhile PM AB's Martha & Jesse were here today I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper. W. fine
15 F & B Plowed AM Finished digging Potatoes PM I & B & A Cleaned load barly AM J took it to Station @ 75 cts PM I walked to J Mainland PM. W. white frost fine today
16 F & B finished Plowing in NE Corner field part that was ganged I & J & A Cleaned last of barly at other barn AM J took it to Station F & B began Plowing at other place PM. barly is 75 cts yet Abraham Dover & wife were here PM. W. a little showry PM
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Oct 1888
17 F & B Plowed at other place I & J went to Markham AM Picked lot of apples PM W. fine Nancy & Esther helped
18 J & F Plowed I & B & A Picked apples. W. fine Cler
19 J F & B went to Plow, soon Came home again began to rain & blow from east about 8 Oc I walked to Green River Station AM, got wet rained nearly all day
20 F & B Plowed J & A Picked some apples I & Nancy & Anne & Henry went to Toronto on CPR W. fine a little squaaly at noon snowed some had fine time with Children
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords
Oct 1888
supper by Br C Dan'l Shirks & David Stover were here Herman was here too young folks all went to Br C's for supper W. Cler. Cold N wind frose pretty hard last night
22 Three boys Plowed at other place I & A Picked apples drove Sow to Jac Reesor's I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine
23 J Plowed awhile at other place AM B B Plowed behind Cider house J helped them PM F & I & A Picked apples harrowed Potato ground J Spragge & his Brother fixed wall Corner of turnip Cellar & old Horse stable W. east wind all day began to rain this evening I went to Br S's AM
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Oct 1888
24 Boys Plowed. W. fine
25 F made about 70 gals Cider AM Boys all began Pulling turnips PM W. very fine & mild
26 J took 11 bags Oats & got them Chopped F & B Plowed AM they all Pulled turnips PM we Boiled Sauce & I & J Killed a Pig PM W. very fine began to rain little tonight
27 Boiled Sauce Boys Chored AM I went to Ceder Grove & brought some salt & scantling from IM J & B finished Plowing behind Cider house F & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. drissly AM some showers PM
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's, W. mild, a little squaaly
29 Boys drew 12 loads turnips AM Pulled few PM Shower stopped them then they drew 10 loads till night W. mild
30 Boys drew & Pulled some turnips AM I & B & A went to Higgins Sale I bought Rip Saw 50 cts small saw and small Plane
Oct Nov 1888
25 cts for both J & F went shooting shot 2 Brown Rabbits 2 Partridges & 3 Black Squirrels. W. fine Cler
31 Boys drew turnip & finished Pulling I & Nancy drew in Cabbage Motherinlaw & Peter's were here Had splendid Dinner of Game W. fine
Nov 1 Boys finished drawing turnip til about 3 PM then began drawing in feed Corn I went to Ceder Grove AM. W. very fine we have 48 bis loads of very fine turnip, very warm today
2 Drew in Corn shower stopped us about 3 PM J got Horses shod & B worked at Middle stable of old barn. W. warm
3 F & J Plowed in Potato ground J brought load gravel from Rouge at School house PM then finshed drawing in feed Corn B worked at stables I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM W. windy this morning very fine & warm PM
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Nov 1888
Sunday 4 at home Br S's were here Herman came last night W. fine Cler
5 Three boys Plowed in turnip ground AM I & A brought home Cow Rody from other place she Calved we think yesterday I & A plowed & other boys drew in last of Corn (Hill Corn) PM & they took one load to other barn there was no room at home & brought home Big Steer tied him up to fatten W. very fine & warm, Beautifull.
6 Three Boys Plowed A Plowed with one team, B finished Middle Stable I walked to Whitevale AM. W. fine Heavy shower last night Some thunder. I saw fish worms Crawling today Br N's brought Saml Frets & wife & little boy to stay all night
7 I & Nancy took Frets' to Br C's & to JD's & to Moyer's to dinner awhile to NB's then to M C Frets' & left them there W. fine warm Cler
Nov 1888
Boys finished Plowing root ground except front of headlands F took turnip slicer to get fixed at Br S's B plowed at other place PM
8 Husked Corn W. rain from East all day J Brought home Chop this evening
9 Boys went shooting into Pickering Shot Grey Cross Fox & Black squirrel W. Cloudy some drissly all day I & A went to Br S's AM I went to Br N's this morning
J went shooting with Br C's Thomas AM shot nothing Husked Corn B brought home turnip slicer from Br S's Pm took home Br C's Horse Power this evening W. rainy AM Cleaned up PM
Sunday 11 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's W. Cler, sharp strong North wind
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Nov 1888
12 I helped Pilkey Kill 5 hogs AM F & B Plowed at other place J Plowed Headlands in root ground this Morning then Horse Frank took sick he brought Burrows I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine
13 Three Boys helped Br C thresh with team J quit at noon & B helped a little longer Br inlaw Peter brought Herman home his time is up W. very fine Beautiful I went to D Ramer's & B Whits PM
14 H worked at Br C's B helped NB Cover turnip Pit Am & awhile PM F & A Finished Plowing at other place F & J fixed Platform at well at other place W. fine
Thanksgiving day 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's Boys went shooting 3 Rabbits & fine lot of squirrels then was Meeting at Widemans but not at Hebron W. very fine & mild
Nov 1888
16 Boys Cleaned up new piece of soil at other place & F began plowing it W. very fine
17 Put apples down Cellar & fixed stable AM drew wood from other place with 2 waggons Pm I went to Ceder Grove Pm. W. ground with with snow frose hoard
Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with little Anne she is not very well J & B did not feel well & staid, remarks & sermon on St Mat 19 C 16 to end of c by Br C's Br inlaw S Lehman D Hane's Johnny Ramer's & AB Ramer's & B Stover were here PM. W. sharp east wind began to snow after dark
19 Chored AM F got Charley shod Husked Corn & J & F
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Nov 1888
Plowed rough sod at other place PM. W. ground white with snow this morning fine Cler today all thawed again
20 Boys drew dung on young orchard & Chored I went to M Barkeys & to Johnny Reesor's AM drew home wood from other bush with 2 Waggons PM. W. frose hard last night fine & Cler today
21 Sawed up big green Pine that wind blew down in other bush I went to Br S's PM he started his Chopping store this PM he built an addition to his SawMill & intends to Custom work. W. Cold & Cler B went to Markham PM
22 Finished Sawing Pine tree & boys Moved fence where we are Clearing up rough sod. W. very Cold frose hard roads wearing down I ewnt to Ceder Grove PM
23 Boys went shooting got a fox W some milder Cler
Nov 1888
24 Boys Cleaned 2 loads Barley, J & H took them to Station PM got 60 cts it was No 2 & the Price is down I went to W McDowells AM & to Johnny Reesor's & to J JD's W. fine thawing some F went to Mart Hoover's PM he is going shooting to Scott. W fine, prety mild
Sunday 25 at home all day. W. windy
26 H & B helped A McCreight to thresh till about 3 PM J fixed barn and brought 2 loads Hemlock wood for steamer we asked hands to thresh tomorrow W. snow till about 10 AM fine PM
27 W McDowell threshed with steamer about Bus Oats & 100 Bus Mixed Barly & Oats got done 1/2 past 3 PM. W. rather Cloudy began to rain slowly about 4 PM
28 H helped Johnny Reesor's thresh we Cleaned grist Wheat & J took it to Ceder Grove W. drissly most of the day
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Nov Dec 1888
29 H & B helped Br S's thresh I helped Johnny Reesor finish few hours this Morning I & Henry & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. Cloudy, Mild, roads very Muddy
30 Boys drew 2 loads straw home from other place AM B helped Br C's thresh with team awhile PM H brought home Chop from Br S's I went to Uncle Josephus Bush Sale PM. W. very fine, Cler & Mild
Dec 1 H went to Toronto on Cars B finished drawing dung on young Orchard AM he went to bring F home from his hunt PM he & Mart Hoover shot 45 Rabbits but the dogs worried 10 they only brought home 35 & 2 Partridges they also shot a Porcupine W. fine Cler
Sunday 2 I & Nancy, Henry & Anne went to M Barkey's PM. W. fine Ketura came to stay all night White frost this morning
Dec 1888
3 H went to Whitevale to Br S's AM Boys drew some wood home out of Old Bush & F Made axe handle we fixed shop nearly for Butchering W. frose hard B under brushed at other place PM
4 Killed 5 hogs W. very fine & Mild began to snow this evening
5 Chored & F Made an axe handle AM F, H & A under brushed at other place PM. W. Mild snow going about an inch fell last night
6 F helped NB's Kill hogs H & B under brushed J is not well this while I went to Ceder Grove AM W. blowed up pretty Cold
7 Three boys finished under brushing & began Cutting Cord wood we intend to Clear a few acres at other place W. thawing again Br C took Ketura home today. she has been here all week
8 Boys Cut wood W. mild east wind
Sunday 9 Johnny Reesor's were here with their Twin Babies
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Dec 1888
Boys & girls went to Johnny Ramer's this evening. W. very fine & Cler
10 Boys cut wood I & Nancy went to Markham AM. W. fine Mild
11 F & B Adeline & Susand helped AB's Kill hogs H & J brought load ovenwood from other bush AM F & H had to go to Whitevale PM on account of a disturbance on a Sunday evening about a week ago I & J made 45 gals Cider PM W. very fine & Mild
12 H helped Br C Kill hogs Adeline helped too F & B Cut wood I & J put put away some Cider for drinking W. strong Cold north wind Cler
13 Boys Cut wood I & J took 8 bags Oats to Br S's to get Chopped I went to Post office J brought Chop home PM. W. very Cold Coldest this season
14 Boys cut wood I went to Post office & J went to Whitevale PM there is a Cobbler at Ceder Grove I brought home Herman's Boots PM
Dec 1888
W. very strong N wind Calmer this evening
15 Boys cut wood AM J & F went to Markham & H went to Whitevale PM I & J thawed Pump at other place & brought small load wood to Meeting house & sawed it AM W. milder, east wind
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Young Saml Hoover Sermon on St Luke 10th C by Old Saml JH Ramers and Anne Stover were here PM. W. very cloudy this morning began to rain about 10 oc rained all day very Mild
17 Boys husked all Corn in other barn. W. very mild & Cloudy a little drissly PM
18 Boys threshed few Peas AM. Put on 3 wires on 80 rods of Post along 11th Con PM. W. snowed some last night strong north wind, very Cold
19 Boys Cut wood J took 3 girls to Johnny Ramer's & brought them home this evening. W. Cold wind Cler
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Dec 1888
20 Chored. H went to Burrows for some Powder Horse Major has Cough F & B went to Toronto 29 lbs Butter 23 cts 12 1/2 prs Rabbits 30 cts per pr 25 cts for some, 2 Fox skins @ $3.00 the other $1.25. I & J thawed pump at other place this morning. W. Milder strong wind this evening
21 Boys Chored H helped NB clean barly W. mild this morning real Blissard from the north all day pretty cold this evening
22 Boys cut wood I & J took 15 bags Oats to Br S's & got it Chopped PM. W. Cold & Cler this morning milder this evening, very fine
Sunday 23 at home all day Adeline Burkholder & Fanny Brownsberger were here W. fine pretty Mild
24 F & H Adeline & Esther went to Toronto on Cars J & B went shooting shot Rabbit I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Mild
25 Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid with little Anne she has some sore throat AB's were here PM remarks and sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Br C. W. Mild cloudy a little drissly at noon snow all gone except few banks
26 Boys cut wood awhile AM rain stopped them about 10 AM
Dec 1888
then they all went to Johnston's sale on the old Peter's farm at Cherrywood PM. W. a little drissly AM foggy PM. Mild
27 Killed 4 hogs Br C's Thomas helped. W. very mild & soft AM began to freese PM
28 Boys cut wood I went to Gibson's at old Jac Lapp farm with NB. Am to back{might be bank} his note he bought some Pigs yesterday at the sale. W. Cold, frose hard I salted Pork, PM
29 Boys cut wood Abram & Susanna went to Markham AM J got Frank shod, AM, I & J put on some wire on Posts on 11th Con & reeled up some on Pickering townline that we had put along inside of fence some years ago to protect the maple trees. W. mild
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's young folks went to Cobers Meeting Will Reesor's were here this evening Jac Reesor brought Pr Joseph Gingrich & H Bauman here to stay
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Dec 1888 Jan 1889
all night Boys & girls went to Johnny Reesor's after supper W. mild Cler about one inch snow after dark Bedtime
31 Boys went Foxhunting got nothing I took Gingrich & Bauman to Isaac Moyer's then to JD's to dinner to Br C's & left them at Br N's W. fine Mild snow about all gone
Jan 1st 1889 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on 1st John 1st C by Joseph Gingerich W. mild
2 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Young Saml Hoover sermon on St Luke 4th C by Joseph Gingerich went to Br inlaw Peter's W. fine mild roads good Boys Cut wood B cut his foot this PM, not very bad
3 I & Nancy went to JB's Boys Cut wood. W. fine, Cler & Mild thawing, White frost this morning
4 Boys cut wood J went to Ham's Sale PM W. mild, freeses at night thaws in daytime Tapped 2 trees in dooryard today
Jan 1889
sap run fast
5 Boys Cut wood H helped Br C's draw load straw this morning then Thomas helped Cut wood till noon I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM. W. Mild. east wind sap run all night, not much today
6 Sunday at home all day W. rain all day
7 Boys drew away fence from 11 Con where we made wire fence I & John drew 4 small second growth pine logs AM B & F took 10 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped H went to Br S's PM. W. about 5 inches snow last night. Mild thawing today very sloppy sleighing W. Murison Brought Mary Dykes to stay all night
8 Boys finished drawing Boys drew away fence with 2 sleighs AM F & H Cut wood J & B finished drawing rails PM Nancy & Mary
Dykes went to Br C's today W. mild thawing a little
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Jan 1889
9 Boys Cleaned Peas & F filed saw W. rain from east nearly all day
10 Boys Chored AM F & H Cut wood PM W. heavy wind from west last night and AM a few inches snow last night snow blowed strong AM not som so much PM Mary Dyke's called to say goodbye this evening
11 H & Adeline went to Markham AM J helped Cut wood today W. fine
12 I & F went to Markham AM Boys all Cut wood PM B helped too his foot is about healed W. very fine & Cler sap run well PM Ketura has been here a few days
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Br C Uriah Drudge's & Menno Stover's were here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's this evening W. fine Mild a little snow PM roads good for wheeling almost sleighing
Jan 1889
14 Boys cut wood I & J Drew home load Peastraw from other place & took 10 bags Mixed Chop AM & brought it home PM. W. fine Cler sap run PM
15 Boys cut wood I & J Drew Jag Pea straw AM J went shooting & I made Brine for last Killed Pork PM I made for first Killed ago. W. very fine & Cler
16 Boys Cut wood Br inlaw John Hoover's were here W. mild Cloudy AM began to rain from east about 3 PM, not heavy
17 Boys cut wood, W. soft thawing
18 Boys cut wood J took turnip slicer to Br S's to get it fixed AM I & J took 15 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped PM. W. Colder freesing. some snow this evening
19 Boys Chopped AM F got Horses shod Nancy and B went to Markham PM W. very Cold nearly Zero this Morning
Sunday 20 at home all day
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Jan 1889
Isaac Moyer's were here today & Br S's Isaac & Lydia & Emma this evening W. strong east wind all day snowed a little till 3 PM began to Come heavy
21 Boys delivered steer at Coakwells on 10th Con @ $42.00. AM Chored PM & then F & H & girls went to Danl Shirks at Danl Ramer's W. mild strong North wind about 6 in snow
22 I took Children to school with Cutter Boys drew 23 logs to SM B got Horse Major shod PM JD's were here this evening W. fine & Cler rough sleighing
23 Boys drew 10 logs AM J drew 7 PM & other boys cut wood. they are cutting the good Maple & Basswood & Beech into logs & the rest into wood W. fine snow going again Jac Wideman Came to stay all night
24 Boys cut wood J drew {blank space} logs PM I went to Markham as Juror to Division Court there was no Jury Case Called W. mild thawing, I went in Buggy
Jan 1889
25 Boys Cut wood AM F H & B went to a sale on 4th of Pickering I & J took 9 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's PM W. very fine thawing sap runs we we have Boiled a little sugar & Molasses. I tapped 2 young trees in dooryard a few weeks ago
26 Boys cut wood J brought home Chop W. fine warm
Sunday 27 at home all day. W. Cloudy began to snow about 10 AM snowed all day
28 Boys dug a drave for Adam Shirks wife this morning She was Buried at Hebron this AM Sermon on 39th Psalm by Br C. old Saml Hoover spoke too. Old Saml's & young Saml's were here to dinner W. about 10 inches snow, pretty Cold
29 Boys sawed wood AM Threshed some Peas PM they & girls went to AB's this evening W. very Cold today Milder this evening, good sleighing
30 Boys cut wood & J drew 2 big Pine logs AM F H & B went to Wilson's sale on 5th Con Pickering PM
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Feb 1889
18 F & H Cut wood & J drew 4 logs AM they Chored, topped oats PM W. began to Snow about 9 AM snowed all day
19 Boys topped oats. H took 15 bags oats to Br S's PM W. Blustry, not very Cold
20 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Boys finished wood J brought home Chop PM W. sharp. West wind about 5 inches of fresh snow
21 Boys drew home straw from other place AM J went to Br S's & Sale on 6th Con Pickering F went Fox hunting H B I & A went to funeral of Leslie Whaley at Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler
22 Boys Cleaned Peas & Chored AM they Cut down dead pine in other bush & sawed it into Sawlogs PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong wind drifting some
23 F & H drew one log to SM AM & 4 PM B went for Dr Robinson PM J is not so well W. Cold. Cler. sharp air
Sunday 24 at home all day H went to Markham to see Dr for J he is coming to see him tommorrow he feels a little better W. pretty sharp
Feb 1889
25 F & B drew 2 pine logs last of dead tree W. pretty Cold, fine Cler 26 They drew 7 hard wood logs PM
26 F went to Green River to look for Ice Jacob Hoover is Cutting @ 2 ctsper Block F brought 24 Blocks PM H took 3 bags Peas to Br S's & took Scholars this Morning & brought home Chop & Scholars PM W east wind some snow Adeline Came home from Waterloo she enjoyed her visit very much
27 Boys drew home some Chaff from other barn AM F brought 16 Blocks Ice PM I & B went to Br' S's & he went to Ceder Grove W. soft snow AM Mild PM
28 F brought 16 Blocks Ice AM then they drew load straw from other Place. Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here. I & Nancy & little ones were at MN's Called awhile at Br inlaw Simon Hoover's he was badly kicked in the breast by a horse on Monday evening. W. fine mild
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Mar 1889
March 1 Boys drew straw I & B took 10 bags Peas & Oats to Br S's PM W. Mild foggy trees covered with White frost
2 Boys Chored Hitched & drove Colt PM I went to AB's PM. W. very mild, thawing Cloudy
Sunday 3 at home all day Boys & girls went to Br C's for dinner & to Tilman McDowel's this evening they were not at thome then they went to Johnny Ramer's. W. fine mild, thawing
4 Boys topped Oats AM drew few loads wood home out of old bush PM then I & H drew Oak log to SM. Jacob Reesor's young folks brought young Kratz from Clinton here this evening W. very fine
5 Boys took very early dinner & then F H & B went to Douglas's sale on old Peter Milne Homestead. W. very fine & Cler & Mild
6 Boys moved some fence across swail on sideroad at other place & shoveled Snow where they are to build the woodpile
Mar 1889
AM. began to draw out wood PM Br inlaw Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today. I & Nancy & little ones were at JD's this evening. W. fine thawing
7 F & B drew out wood till about 10 AM when Horse Major stept on a stick & ruptured his side went for Burrows, he is very bad. W. rough, N wind Boys went to DD Gibson's sale on JD's farm PM
8 attended Horse he was very bad is better this evening I went to Ceder Grove after supper Abraham Grove & Barbara Stover were here today W. squaals of snow & windy, not Cold
9 attended Horse he is getting better F brought home Oat Chop H took it yesterday W. Squaaly not very Cold, Sleighing good again
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon
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Mar 1889
on St Mark part of 6th C by Br C AB's young folks and B Stover were here at dinner our young folks went to JD's this evening I & Nancy & Anne went awhile to Br C's PM. W. fine, strong N wind east & west roads drifted some
11 Boys drew out wood W. Mild thawing Major is getting better slowly
12 Boys drew out wood I & Nancy and little ones went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to dinner & to Menno Burkholder's to supper W. very mild & fine sleighing about gone
13 Boys drew home straw our wood I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. thawing sleighing about done
14 Boys drew straw AM drew out wood PM. W. raw east wind not thawing much today
15 Boys drew out wood W. fine thawing
16 Boys drew out wood I & little boys husked Corn PM Robin Come W. fine Cler east wind the last three days but no storm yet
Mar 1889
Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy B's W. fine mild freeses at night & thaws in day time air comes from east more or less every day
18 Boys finished drawing out wood & drew few rails to Sideroad fence AM Chored & I & F brought load sawdust & fixed Ice house roof PM. W. Mild
19 Boys threshed Peas I & H took grist Mixed Chop to Br S's AM W very mild roads bad saw a Meadowlark today & also a King bird
20 Boys Cleaned topthreshed Oats Am & Cleaned 20 Bus of Ramer's Peas the product of one load, began to thresh Golden vine Peas I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild, raw air wind N east & east
21 Boys threshed Peas AM. we tapped about 100 Buckets PM sap did not run very well J & Susanna went to Markham to Dr PM they are both taking Medicine yet W. mild Wind rather N east
22 Boys finished threshing Golden vine Peas. W. bright & Cler, cloudy this evening
23 Boys Chored B took sow to S Coxworth I & H took Nancy and Susanna to Station they went to Toronto Boys all went to
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Mar 1889
Thoms sale east of Cherrywood PM I & A gathered 18 Buckets sap & I brought Nancy & Susanna home this evening J & A took 14 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped AM W. very fine & warm sap running a little
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & Br C & Rebbecca went to Meeting at Altona in our spring waggon remarks by young Sam Hoover Sermon on St Luke 5 C by Br C went to MN's to dinner W. fine roads pretty bad in places
25 Boys began Cutting stove wood in old bush I boiled nearly 5 qts Molasses W. Cler prety Cool sap run pretty well PM
26 Boys sawed wood & Cleaned some Seed Oats Br inlaw Peter Came to exchange some today F & A took Horse Farmer to Markham to try & sell him today, did not sell Gathered lot of sap this evening W. frose hard last night thawed today
27 Boys built piece of fence along sideroad at other place AM they all went to Simon
Mar 1889
B Reesor's Sale P.M I Boiled nearly 11 qts Molasses. W. fine
28 Boys sawed wood H wen to Pearsons in Scarboro yesterday AM & this AM to get seed Oats he was not at home They fixed & set old Horse power & began Cutting feed PM I boiled over 7 qts Molasses W. squaals of snow sap run well PM
29 Boys cut some feed with Horse Power it works very well J & A went to Markham AM F H & B went to Elias Stover's wood Bee PM he has rented JD's farm where D Gibson lived. PM I boiled 1 qts Moasses W. pretty Cold N wind sap did not run
30 Boys cut wood AM H brought 2 loads sawdust from Br S's & took grist Mixed Chop W. raw east wind. I went along & went to Ceder Groves
Sundy 31 at home I & Nancy went to Br S's PM his wife was not well she is better W. flurries of snow AM came fast towards evening snowed fast coming home
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April 1889
April 1 sowed grass seed AM on fall Wheat in NW Corner field brought home Chop & 21 bags full Wheat from other place H got Doll Farmer shod PM W. about 4 inches snow. thawing PM
2 Finished sowing grass seed this Morning then boys Cut wood Gathered lot of sap this evening running very fast W. frose a little last night thawing today, snow nearly all gone
3 Boiled sap till supper Made 6 1/2 qts Molasses Boys husked some Corn gathered sap to Keep Buckets from running over W. heavy soft snow nearly all AM Driving and drissly snow all PM till supper thunder this morning, strong east wind all day Sap running all day & last night
4 F & H Cut wood B got Farmer & Frank shod AM F & H went Fishing to Kirkham's with Dipnet Caught over 50 Suckers one speckled trout & few small fish I Boiled 6 qts Molasses W. fine, snow going
April 1889
5 B went Dipping Suckers with Br C's Thomas he got 14 F & H went to Shanks Sawing Bee PM I Boiled over 10 qts Molasses W. fine
6 Boys Cut some feed AM F went Dipping Suckers PM Caught 15 I Boiled sap all day brought home syrup H. went to McCreight Sawing Bee PM W. very fine frose last night
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to M Barkey's PM At Boys & girls went to NB's Abram Came for us after supper to tell that John was very bad he had Pain in his Stomach I went for Dr Robinson John was better before Dr Came. W. fine
8 I boiled sap Boys Cut wood in old bush AM in other bush PM R Wallace was here at supper W. very warm heard frogs in bush today
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April 1889
9 I Boiled 10 qts Molasses Boys Cut wood in other bush W. very fine no frost last night, no sap today
10 Boys Cut wood I & Nancy Finished of syrup in bush Made 8 qts Molasses this Morning JB's were here today W. very fine & Cler roads pretty dry
11 Boys Cut wood J went to Markham AM I went to SM PM W. warm Cloudy PM, looks like rain I forgot to Mention that B went Pike Shooting with Br S's David yesterday they shot 1, Cowan shot 8 for them
12 F H & B & Will Reesor went fishing to Kirkhams early this morning Caught 195 Suckers 2 Pikes among them Came home at noon Picked Stones off Clover at other place PM W. fine
13 Boys Put last of wire on Posts at 11th Con except about 4 rods of one wire I & Nancy went to Markham AM Boys drew stones & fixed fence at other place PM W. Cold north wind frose last night fine Cler today I went to M Barkeys and Paid doctor Bill at Burrows $12.00 PM
April 1889
Sunday 14 at home Peter's Reesor were here at noon, W. fine
15 H & B drew stones off Clover at other place & ganged in some furrows F Plowed young Orchard W. fine warm a little frost last night I & F brought home kettles & sap tubs from bush this morning C Patton dressed Knots off Kitchen floor Had Burrows here this evening, horse Major had bad spell.
16 Cut feed awhile this morning H grubbed opposite Pilkey with old seeder F ganged furrows all over place & then ganged in field behind Cider house I went to M Barkey's W I & B Cleaned seed grain & 25 Bus Peas, W. fine warm Cler
17 H sowed 5 1/2 acres Oats opposite Pilkey, then grubbed east of dam I & B Cleaned lot of Peas F ganged then B ganged I & F took 10 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's with Mag & Major Mag had a Colt on Friday night W. fine warm Cler east wind the last few days J is not able to work this long time
18 Sowed Timothy seed opposite Pilkeys before Breakfast then F harrowed with Major & 3 yr old mare
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April 1889
she works well B ganged H grubbed east of dam W. fine warm very warm
Good Friday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John remarks by Br C sermon on St John 19 C by old Saml Hoover AB's were here at dinner then I & Nancy & Abe & Lissy went to see Br inlaws Peter he is very sick we went in our 3 spring waggon W. very warm, {illegible scribble} heavy rain & thunder Coming home, got wet
20 B finished ganging back of Cider house then grubbed back of garden H sowed Oats east of dam, nearly finished it harrowed after him. J went to Markham AM W. fine warm growing
Easter Sunday 21 at home young folks went to Cober's Meeting JH Ramer's John Lehman Saml G Reesor's & Jesse Reesor from St Josephs Island were here PM JD's were here but did not stay W. fine Cler but but very Cold & strong NW wind
April 1889
Easter Monday 22 at home all day H & B went fishing to Kirkham's with Elias & Ben Stover after 4 PM Caught 90 suckers W. Cler & fine strong wind yet
23 B finished grubbing back of garden H finished Oat field then began drilling Barly back of garden then B harrowed back of Cider house, F harrowed ahead of H then helped B till night J got Major shod W. fine Cooler sharp frost the last two nights
24 B grubbed east half of N East Corner field H sowed field behind Cider house with barly did not quite done F harrowed AM rolled oats opposite Pilkeys till 4 PM where strong wind storm & heavy rain stopped them all. Cool AM warm PM H exchanged 15 bus Oats with Johnny Reesor after supper
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April 1889
25 F & H ganged in West half of NE Corner field I & J & B drew 25 hardwood logs at Br S's AM A ganged B sowed Oats in east half of NE field J & H went to Markham PM W. fine, rather Cloudy awhile
26 B finished ganging AM Grubbed at other place PM H finished Oats & sowed west half with Peas F harrowed and sowed young Orchard with ta{illegible} & Oats W. cler & rather cooler I went to AB's AM & to JD's & put on some grafts PM
27 H sowed Barly at other place till noon B grubbed alittle at other place then finished harrowing barley behind Cider house till noon. F harrowed at other place. W. Cloudy AM drissly rain PM heavy tonight
Sunday 28 at home all day wrote a letter to Lissie Weaver in Indiana Boys & girls went to Br C's awhile tonight W. Drissly rain nearly all day
April May 1889
29 F took 10 bus Wheat to B Hoover's Mill & got it exchanged H took 12 bags Peas & Barly to Br S's & got it Chopped AM three boys drew stones off new sod & Plowed some W. Cooler drissly PM
20 Three boys Finished sowing Barly & sowed 4 acres Peas & few acres Oats at other place girls & neighbours girls Scrubbed Meeting house AM. W. Cloudy & Cool I went to saw mill PM
May 1 I & F & B Piled lumber AM H Finished Plowing rough sod & ganged in Peas at other place W. Cool
2 Finished Seeding W. cool
3 Brought home sap buckets & cut lot of feed with Horse Power AM I went to Markham & boys overhauled Calf pasture fence & fixed things up a little PM W. fine & Cler a slight frost last night
4 Boys banked 40 rods wire fence on 11th Con AM
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May 1889
took 3 Colts to other barn & Cleaned out stables J got Farmer shod PM W. fine & warm, very fine this evening trees are budding fast Cattle on roads a week already
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Adeline Appropriate remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C Mother inlaw & Peter's were here PM W. very fine & growing
6 Plowed & banked north 40 rods of wire fence on 11th Con Abram rolled. W. very warm
7 drew dung for Mangles back of barn Fixed Manger in north sheep pen for Stallion Cleaned back garden Covered it with Manure W. fine & very warm
8 H Plowed for Mangels F Plowed back garden AM F finished Plowing Harrowing & rolling Mangel ground I & H & J drew in Pine logs & Piled last of Maple B finished stall PM W. very warm & fine
May 1889
we set out 10 White ash trees after supper but they had leafed out so far I doubt if they will grow the woods are fairly green
9 Boys drew 1 row of dung behind barn for early Potatoes then took Potatoes out of cellar then spread & Plowed dung down I & A dug in front garden. W. very very warm Ionson Came this evening with Stallion to stay all night & little can
10 Planted 8 more Potatoes & sowed 24 drills Mangels AM washed sheep & Piled some Pine lumber PM W very warm, short showers at noon
11 drew dung on root ground AM Fixed fences at other place & took young Cattle & turned Colts to grass PM W. Cool I went to Jacob Reesor's this Morning I Measured a growth of Beech wood 7 1/4 in long this morning
Sunday 12 I & Nancy, Henry & A{illegible} went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Young Sam Hoover sermon on Hebrews 11th by old Saml
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May 1889
Went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner & to Enos Hoover's to supper W. fine Cool
13 B & A drew dung F & H staked fence at other place AM all drew dung PM W. fine & Cool
14 Boys sheared sheep & spread dung AM Plowed in root ground with 2 teams & I & H Piled lumber PM W. fine shower last night & this Morning. Turned Cool this evening
15 Boys drew dung I & Abram Cleaned out hens feeding house I went to Manasse Frets's PM we buried Horse Major he had been pretty smart the last few weeks but the rupture Inflamed again last night and he died this evening W. Cler. Cool thunder shower at bedtime
16 I & H & B Piled lumber F & H Sawed Pine wood at other place AM Plowed PM. W. fine Cool
17 drew dung & Plowed Martha Cook was here last night Nancy went with her to Saml Shanks today W. fine M Barkey began Painting Meeting house today I walked walked to Br S's this evening
May 1889
18 Planted 16 rows Corn AM & drew some dung H & B plowed PM F went to Dunkards feast PM. W. very very warm
Sunday 19 at home young folks went to Br N's JD's were here PM W warm, Thunder shower went south fine shower here
20 Boys finished Plowing root ground except strip for feed Corn Planted 200 little spruce trees PM. I got them from NB Saml Lankins was here at dinner W. fine Cooler F & Adeline went to Markham PM
21 Cut Potatoes & drew dung on feed Corn ground AM Boys nearly finished Plowing feet Corn ground & I went to Markham PM W. slight shower this Morning drissly during the day
22 F & B cut ovenwood at other place H finished Plowing feed Corn ground A harrowed & rolled it H began Painting spring waggon with ready mixed Paint AM Boys Planted Potatoes A Painted spring waggon Planted feed corn about half of it
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May 1889
I & Br C & JD fixed Meeting house windows PM. W Cold NW wind Cler
23 F & H cut ovenwood in other bush B & A Pulled Pidgeon weed in NW Corner field AM they Pulled at other place F & H fixed some fence at other Place PM W. Cool
24 Chored AM Boys done nothing I & A & Henry drew 2 loads stove wood from other bush PM W. Thunder shower went around PM, a very little rain blowed up Cold this evening
25 Boys cut feed & some straw for to fill beds AM drew stones off fallow at other place & dug out few oak stumps I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. Cool Cler
Sunday 26 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans four Waterloo men Conducted the service Elias Weber Isaac Weber Menno Cressman & young Bauman we went to D Nighswanders to dinner & to Saml Barkeys old H Barkey place to supper W. Cool Cler
May 1889
27 Killed 3 Pigs AM F & girls went to Markham H got horses Frank & Charly shod PM. W. drissly off & on all day
28 H & B Piled dung at other barn AM overhauled fence east of barnyard PM F & A went to Toronto 3 Pigs 400 @ $7.00. 5 Bags Potatoes 30 cts per bag JD's brought Simon Shank & daughter to dinner W. strong NW wind Cool I went to Ceder Grove AM
29 Three Boys dug out 3 PIne stumps near bush in field behind barn did not get the last one out Jac Reesor & Michael Frets's Called PM with Clements & wife & Ab Snider & wife from Waterloo W. heavy frost last night frose quite a few vegetables Cool east wind, began to rain 5 PM
Ascension Day 30 all went to Meeting at at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Bishop Gayman sermon on Acts 1 C by Rev Joseph Wismer R'd Isaac Rittenhouse spoke too & he came home with us to dinner Deacon Steckly from H{illegible} Deacon Menno Shants Came to stay all night W. rainy all day from east
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May 1889 June
31 I took Deacons Shants, Steckly & David Cressman to yearly Conference at Wideman' there were a good many visitors from Waterloo & some from Indiana very everything passed off very quietly and it was Closed at noon a good many of us went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner. W. rain nearly all day Rebbeca Martin's Called this evening Adeline & Herman & Thomas brought her they were visiting today with Matilda Groff she was here last night
June 1 Boys Chored, Made a few gates Isaac Moyer's brought A Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife a while Br N's brought Bishop Shaun & Pre Hoover & wife from Indiana at awhile Br S brought Amos Weber & wife & Menno Reesor's wife to supper W. Cleaned up this Morning Some young white ash & Butternut tops from on Tuesday night, Potatoes & Corn too
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Widemans except J & H suitable remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Bishop Shaun A Martin & Br C Pre M Hoover from Indiana spoke too W went to JH Ramers young folks went to Enos Hoover's W. Cool rather Cloudy
June 1889
3 F H B & A went fishing to Big Rouge Caught about 130 fine fresh suckers there were 5 Mullets among them. AM Pulled down fence west of dam PM W. fine Cler F went to Markham PM
4 H went to NB's bee drawing tiles from Snowball's AM, got none. A & F laid up fence H & B washed Br C's sheep PM W. fine
5 Boys worked at fence & sorted Potatoes W. drissly & Cloudy
6 H brought load of tiles from Snowballs for NB AM F rode with him & went to Unionville & got his road list A & B finished fence east of dam H & F Plowed in root field next bush where we intend to sow Millet I & J & A took 8 bags Chop to Br S's & then brought load wood. W. Cool. Cler
7 I H & B helped Br S move their bank barn AM H & B went to Johnny Ramers raising PM F & A Plowed AM sorted potatoes PM W. Cloudy began to rain
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June 1889
about 11 AM rained till about 3 PM
8 Cleaned grist Wheat at other barn AM & H took it to Ceder Grove Mills Boys Plowed for Millet PM W. Cloudy
Whit Sunday 9 at home all day W. foggy Cloudy, rain at times all day
Whit Monday 10 Boys all went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught fine mess I & Henry took girls to br S's to quilting then took Butter & Eggs to Coakwells @ 15 cts for Butter & 12 cts for Eggs I brought girls home this evening W. Cloudy this Morning very fine today
11 F H & B helped Br S's finish moving barn AM. B helped Jack it up PM 2 Boys Plowed a little piece for Millet in big field where Timothy was not very good A harrowed & drew off stones W. fine I & A drew 2 loads wood from other bush AM 12 Joseph Weber & wife came to stay all night they walked from Br C's
12 I & Nancy went visiting with Weber's to AB's to dinner awhile to Peter Reesor's then to JD's to supper then took them to Lewis Reesor's & left them. W. very very fine, light W wind
June 1889
13 F is Pathmaster he worked on Scarboro Townline A drove one team H & B took turns filling & driving the other team W. fine & Cler
14 H & B drew gravel AM I & A & J sowed about 3 acres Millet 2 in root field and 1 in big field where fall sowed Timothy missed then A harrowed it till noon 3 Boys plowed in turnip ground PM I & J went to other bush to look up some Hemlock logs I went to Br S's W. fine warm
15 H shoveled gravel AM which finishes our Markham work I & B took 14 bags Oats to br S's & got them Chopped Piles some lumber F & B spudded thistles in young Timothy H got Mare Doll shod & scuffled Mangels PM W. heavy shower this morning and another after dinner, very warm A & girls went to Markham PM
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Martins at Altona remarks & Sermon on St Mark part of 2 C by Br C
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June 1889
Went to H Boyer's to dinner W. warm shower PM. Br C's Thomas & Ketura were here with our young folks today
17 Cut 10 Hemlock logs AM B drew to SM W. Cool.
18 I & Nancy & little ones took wood to S Lehman's Esther & Mary staid at Peter's B & H finished drawing logs. W. fine Cool, Cler F went fishing with Jac Reesor's got none
19 B went fishing to Big Rouge with Shanks & Stover's Boys got none I & B brought load lumber from SM PM F & H & Br C's Thomas went fishing with hook & line to Dead water PM got about 15 W. rain till 3 PM warm growing weather
20 I & H drew home 2 loads old sawn lumber from SM Boys made Stoneboat AM Planted last of feed corn & some potatoes PM it is so wet behind barn we are afraid some of new Potatoes will rot
June 1889
W very warm. drying very fast
21 done nothing AM I & H went to SM & he went to Post office PM W. rain all AM heavy at times Our Creek is very high this evening
22 F filed 3 handsaws he has bad Cold H went to Markham AM. H & B topped thistles at other place PM they gathered some fence Corner hay after supper I & A drew 2 loads wood home from other place PM I shot a ground hot & wounded another while he took one load home. W. fine Cool strong NW wind drying very fast
Sunday 23 at home all day. Anthony Lehman's & Ben Hoover's were here Boys went to Camp meeting PM Br C's Ketura was here all day. W. fine Cool
24 Finished planting Potatoes AM & Boys plowed in turnip ground F & B began plowing fallow PM at other place W. fine
25 F & B Plowed in fallow AM H worked on turnip ground AM B harrowed & rolled turnip ground I & other boys filled 12 bags with Potatoes and 13 with oats & F began
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June 1889
making turnip drills about 3 PM W. fine rather Cloudy this evening
26 Chored AM H & B split some Hemlock wood I & other boys hung 2 gates behind barn PM W. rain nearly all AM. warm Cler PM
27 F finished Making turnip drills as far as it was fit I & J went to SM AM F sowed about half of drills when heavy rain stopped him H & B went to Toronto 12 bags Potatoes 50cts 32 bus Oats 33 cts 1 1/2 bus apples 75 per Bus 18 lbs Butter 17 cts warm rain after
28 F H & B finished plowing fallow at other place W. fine warm Cler
29 Boys scuffled & hoed some in roots H harrowed fallow & brought home 2 loads lumber I & Nancy went to Markham AM. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by young Saml Hoover sermon on Acts 10 C by old Saml Hoover Daniel Ramer's were here at noon MN's at supper W. very fine & Cler
July 1889
July 1 Finished sowing turnip hoed Mangels shovel plowed early Potatoes & hoed some Corn J took 40 bas Oats to Br S's & brought Chop home again W. I think it was the warmest day this summer so far
2 hoed Corn & Potatoes F & H topped thistles in Oat field PM Nancy & took Susanna to Old Mrs Abe Burkholders to try the Liver Cure Charm this AM W. very very warm thunder in NW. all PM
3 Boys hoed feed Corn AM H & J took 9 bags Peas & Barley to Br S's & nearly a bag ful of Corn & got it Chopped F & B drew rail pieces to sugar Camp & 2 loads stones into Mudhole in shed PM W. very very warm I went to NB's & Johnny Reesor's PM & to M Barkey's for Celery. Planted after supper, fine Shower at sunset
4 Boys shingled Henhouse & began shop F mowed fence Corners w. Cler. Cooler
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5 Boys Finished Shingling west side of shop AM. Fixed roof of my Father's woodshed & Cookhouse & began Plowing hill in north end of lane at Beech trees & drew earth to fix road over dam PM. W. fine
6 Boys finished road at dam & scuffled Mangels Corn & Potatoes brought a load of fence Corner hay after supper. W. fine & Cler
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Reesor's PM JD's young folks were here PM. W very very warm
8 Boys drew home wood from both bushes H mowed awhile at other place in Clover F cut swail & fence Corner W. very very warm
9 H Mowed broke Pitman shaft at noon didnt get quite done Put Paris green on Potatoes PM W. about the warmest day yet
10 F finished Mowing Clover at other place I & B got Mag & Charly shod & I Bargained
July 1889
for 100 lbs Binding Twine with J Beare, we raked & Cocked hay west of road PM & brought one load home. W. very very warm. Thunder in the north all PM fine heavy shower's this evening
11 I & Nancy went to JB's then I & JB went to Stouffville I got some knife sections for Mower got dinner at JB's then Called at J Pikes for Pitman Cap. Vansrant had none Boys Shook up hay & hoed in roots W. very fine & Cler
12 hoed roots & raked Clover east of road AM. drew in 9 loads PM. W. fine & Cler I went to Stouffville, Knife Sections did not fit
13 H mowed east of Creek at other place F & B mowed swail & fence Corner's AM H & A brought home small load of hay before dinner shower stopped them F & H Mowed fence Corner at other place B & A hoed roots I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. fine AM several showers at noon
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July 1889
Sunday 14 at home all day Boys & girls went to AB's B went to MN's & Simon Hoover's with Br C's Thomas little ones went to JD's, NB's Came PM W. fine & Cler
15 F H & B mowed in swail behind garden I & J took a Ceder log that I got from NB to SM to get it slabbed drew hay from other place 5 loads till supper Abe raked east of Creek & some rakings after supper. W. fine Cler
16 F & B mowed in swail in fall Wheat A raked rakings at other place & he & H brought it home big load AM I & B & H drew home 2 loads from other place east of Creek till supper all boys brought 2 loads after supper J went to Markham PM. W. pretty warm strong north wind PM
17 Boys finished Mowing swail in wheat field H cut Piece north of old bush about 1 1/2 acres before dinner.
July 1889
F cut young Orchard at other place PM drew in swail back of garden after supper 2 loads W. very warm Cler
18 hoed Potatoes Plowed them up with Double Mold Plow Plowed hill Corn too raked & drew in hay north of bush 2 loads then boys all went to other place after supper & raked & drew in hay in little Orchard 2 loads I went to see Patton after supper he was not at home W. warm
19 H got Frank shod B scuffled turnips I went to see Patton, began to rake swail in Wheat field very very heavy shower at noon Boys cut weeds on roads F took 16 bags Oats to Br S's PM W. another heavy shower this evening
20 Thinned turnips H finished Cutting weeds on road J brought sack of twine @ 16 cts per lb AM Cut wheat south of bush PM it is a very good Crop W. Cloudy AM fine Cool & Cler PM
Sundy 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Br inlaw Sam Hoover's to dinner & to Peters to Supper W. fine
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22 Had C Patton to put new sill under east end of driving house raised SW Corner of old barn & NE Corner of straw shed J went to Stouffville for little spring for Binder Boys Cleaned out Cistern W. fine shower went around this evening few drops rain here
23 Cut Wheat in NW Corner field Shower last night W. strong North wind Cool
24 Finished Cutting NW Corner field before dinner. J Cut wheat at other place about 6 acres till sundown he si some better now I & Nancy went to Markham AM I & F & H drew in young Timothy hay 2 big loads & one out of wheat field swail W. fine some windy
25 Cut Barley behind Cider house till Supper then Abe Cut in field back of garden I & Abe Put Paris Green on Potatoes today W. fine warm
26 Finished cutting back of garden till noon then brought in last hay, small load of rakings then boys went to other place & began Cutting Barley I bound cradled swaith around 2 fields at
July 1889
home today Br N brought Daniel Greider from Medina Ohio this afternoon then I went with him to Br C's he staid there to supper then he Came here to stay all night W. fine warm looked like rain PM D J took 22 bus grist to Ceder Grove Mill
27 Finished Cutting barly at other place I took D Greider to P Hoover's I went to Cherrywood PM. W. looked like rain AM prety warm
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 2 C by Br C Menno Stover's were here at noonBr inlaw Jesse & little Willis Lehman's Jesse is working at Saml Lehman's W. pretty warm heavy rain after dark
29 Made 3 gates AM I & Nancy went to Old Saml Stover's awhile PM he is very poorly boys hoed turnips PM W. very heavy rain last night Cloudy most of the time today
30 Hoed turnips I & Henry took 5 bags Peas & 10 bags Barly to Br S's PM W. very fine, heavy shower & some thunder this evening
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July Aug 1889
31 Finished hoeing turnips A ganged in fallow at other place awhile yesterday & today set up shocks drew in 1 load wheat out of NW field before supper & 4 after supper & 2 loads barly out of field behind Cider house W. warm Cler
Aug 1 Cleaned Potatoes awhile then drew in 5 loads wheat & 15 loads barly W. fine rather Cloudy PM J brought home flour
2 B finished ganging fallow F & Nancy went to Markham PM H scuffled turnips we drew in 5 loads wheat afte supper W. rain last night fine & Cler today, heavy thunder lightning & rain after dark tonight
3 Chored Made Bathroom in my Father's old wood shed Hung a gate on short lane back of garden Boys Pulled Peas after supper & set up shocks, pretty heavy shower at noon
Sunday 4 at home all day F B & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's H went with Thomas W. very fine
Aug. 1889
5 drew in last of wheat out of NW Corner and South of bush 7 loads & last of Barly at home 5 loads & 4 loads of barly at other place w. very fine and Cool. NW wind
6 Drew in 3 loads Wheat & 5 loads barly at other place AM then H went threshing with Will Reesor for the season J began Cutting Oats north of bush B shocked I & F and A drew in last of barley 4 loads & 2 loads Wheat PM W. very fine & drying.
7 I F & B Finished drawing wheat 3 loads at other place J finished Cutling Oats north of bush AM F & B helped Br C's draw barly with team PM I & J & A Scuffled turnips PM W fine warm Cler
8 F & B Pulled Peas at other place with Scythes AM drew in wheat rakings South of bush and barley rakings in field back of orchard (Henry raked it AM and N west wheat field PM then I & Boys pulled peas with rake nearly finished. B scuffled turnip awhile
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Aug 1889
W fine & clear look like rain tonight
9 Boys brought in rakings out of NW wheat field this morning then we began drawing in peas with one tean and two waggons I Pitched A loaded and F & B unloaded. drew 9 loads till 6 PM when we were stopped by a very very heavy rain, not much thunder
10 F & B finished pulling peas at other place all that were ripe then we finished pulling at home after supper with rake J & Henry took about 40 bus Oats to Br S's brought home load wood for Steamer & brought brought chop home PM then he got some binding Twine in Whitevale this evening W. very fine & drying day A ganged in barly stubble back of garden
Sunday 11 at home Br S's were here at noon & M Barkeys at supper W. fine Cool
12 B helped McCreight thresh till 4 PM J cut oats east of dam except an acre A ganged AM helped shock PM
Aug 1889
I went to Ceder Grove AM asked hands to thresh tomorrow. PM W. Cool. few drops rain several times
13 Fixed up barn and Chored AM W Reesor came at noon with Sleamer threshed PM wheat south of bush & nearly half of barly W. fine.
14 Finished threshing barly to 10:30 I think it yeilded about 30 bus per acre and the wheat about 25 I & Nancy went to John Stover's PM to see Lydia Clodd she is there now and pretty low with consumption B harrowed fallow at other place A finished ganging back of garden F got young more Jenny shod W. fine a heavy shower before dinner this evening very Cool
15 J finished cutting oats east of dam then he cut oats in NE corner field about 6 1/2 acres of B & A shocked some (too windy) then B turned peas F helped JD's thresh Henry harrowed ganged field Joseph Barkeys widow and Aunt Lissy were here at noon W. very strong NW wind and very cool drew in 2 loads peas after supper
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Aug 1889
I & B Put Paris Green on late potatoes this morning
16 F helped JD's thresh B & A shocked oats and brought home 2 loads pine for oven wood from other bush AM Finished drawing peas at home 3 loads till supper Boys drew in 2 loads at other place after supper W. very cool strong wind
17 F & B helped Pilkey thresh I & A & J drew in 4 loads oats opposite Pilkey AM (J is some better he can help a little) then we drew in wheat & barley rakings at other places till supper Henry raked them AM and we drew in 2 loads oats after supper. W. fine
Sunday 18 I & Nancy and little ones went to Johnny Ramers to dinner & to David Hanes to supper Boys and girls went to Br S's W. fine Cler
19 Boys drew dung on barly stubble AM F & B went to Br S's raising putting one bent & lents on beam that they moved in spring PM I & A & J hoed turnip. W. fine AM light shower last night & at noon
20 F & B Pulled Peas at other place with Scythes J & A finished hoeing turnips AM I & A finished drawing Oats north of bush 4 loads PM J took rake to other place & he & boys Pulled few Peas that were drowned out
Aug 1889
about 1/2 an acre. thye are badly drowned in low heavy land this year. They drew in one load after supper. W. fine Cler Cloudy in the west toward evening
21 B helped Br N's thresh F & A Pulled Peas at other place We drew 5 loads Oats out of field east of dam PM W. fine Cler, west wind
22 Drew in 19 loads Oats 15 out field east of dam & 4 out of NE Corner field Jake Moyer helped W. fine Cler. NW wind
23 F helped Br C's thresh we drew 6 loads Oats & Killed 3 Pigs & B took them to Coakwells @$7.00 per Cwt E Lewis & Coakwell are taking over Butter & Eggs Chickens Calves & Pigs & Sheep this summer W. fine Cler
24 B helped Johnny Reesor thresh I & other boys brought in last load Oats at home which makes 40 loads then boys went to other place about 10 AM & drew in 4 loads Peas & Pulled some J cut about an Acre of Oats PM
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with binder I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C' (Umbrage) JH Ramer's & Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here at dinner & Moses Moyer at supper I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper W. fine
26 Boys finished pulling Peas at other place AM then we drew in 9 loads with 2 waggons PM. I pitched W. pretty warm
27 Boys finished drawing Peas & 2 loads Oats at other place AM they began drawing dung on Barly stubble again at home PM. I & Nancy went this morning to see Lydia Clodd she was at her father's when we got there. She was dead about half an hour Nancy staid I came home then I & A went to appoint for the Funeral & brought a Coffin & brought Nancy home. W. very warm & dry.
Aug & Sept 1889
28 Boys finished drawing dung & began to plow I & J took turns to Cut Millet W. very very warm
29 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to the Funeral of Lydia Clodd from 2 1/2 Miles east of Malvern to Wideman's Burying ground I took the Corpse Nancy rode with Peters, B Reesors very very warm * dusty drive went to Menno Stover's to a very late dinner
30 Boys Plowed with 3 teams W war, & dry they Cocked Millet after supper
31 F & A Plowed AM drew in Millet 5 loads PM B cut second crop Clover at other place J went about 10 AM then they hitched on Binder & Cut strip lat Oats which finishes our harvest I helped Br C's unload 2 loads Oats AM. W. fine, warm Cler
Sept 1 Sunday I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine Cler
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Sept 1889
2 F & A drew dung at other place B got Horses shod AM plowed in Barley ground PM. W. very warm J went to Markham PM
3 F raked Millet rakings AM A Raked Clover rakings PM Boys drew in 1 load Oats at other place (last of harvest) & brought home big load Clover, then we went after sunset & Cocked rest of Clover W. very warm & dry slight shower last night
4 3 boys finished plowing barly stubble AM began plowing fallow at other place PM. Bishop began fixing house at other place this morning (3 of them) W. very sultry slight shower this morning another this evening.
5 F brought 2 squares shingles from Markham & A got horses shod AM F sowed barly ground back of garden & A harrowed I helped awhile. B plowed at other place.
Sept 1889
W. Slight shower this morning fine one this evening. Cooler
6 F and B plowed at other place A finished harrowing wheat we sowed it by hand W. not so warm I & J asked hands to thresh at other place tomorrow and I went to Ceder Grove PM
7 Threshed at other place am something went wrong with steamer didnt do much after dinner W fine & Cler South east wind
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's W. very fine and Cler
9 Threshed at other place AM didnt quite finish drew in Clover into other barn PM W. very warm & dry
10 Boys plowed I & B went to get Cider made AM didnt get it made then B plowed too W. very warm
11 sowed wheat at other place. F ganged in Peaground at home PM W. very warm
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Sept 1889
12 F ganged B plowed in Peaground at other place. J & A brought 7 Barrels lime & brought Cider home AM JB's were here PM Carpenters finished house. W. very warm
13 F ganged AM he went threshing in Herman's place PM Herman went to get a tooth pulled. B plowed J & A brought a load of sand then A plowed too. W. very warm I & Nancy boiled Sauce raining at bed time. east wind all day I & J made box & trough for the running lime and run a trough full
14 I & H run lime and filled hole where we got sand yesterday on road near Br N's AM H brought 250 bricks F. ganged PM W not much rain but might a little drissly AM warm PM B plowed at other place PM
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by J Wideman Sermon suitable for celebration of Lords supper by Br C. went to Br inlaw Peters for dinner. W. fine Cler, warm
Sept 1889
16 B & H plowed at other place F finished ganging Peaground at home and ganging barly ground at other place I & A and Henry dug some potatoes PM W. a little rain this morning cool today
17 B & H dug potatoes A ganged F helped W Reesor thresh PM J took 38 bus wheat to Spink Mills @ 90 cts I & Nancy & Henry went to Ceder Grove PM W a little drissly this morning light rain while Pm
18 F & H want to Toronto B cut off feed Corn I went to Markham AM I & J went took 11 bags oats to Br S's got them chopped and piled some lumber Timberman began cutting pine trees in our bush this evening. W. very cool NW wind
19 Dug potatoes J & H went to W Monneys Sale PM. Sprague & his brother began plastering house at other place. They will pull off all the bad parts and put on new. I went to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine shower this morning rainy again this evening. Cool
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Sept 1889
20 Chored AM killed 3 pigs PM A finished ganging at other place and began in field east of dam this evening W. rain last night and windy all AM clouds & cool PM ground well soaked. Boys took 3 pigs to Coakwells @ $7.90
21 F & B plowed at other place A ganged thistly part of field east of dam H dug some Potatoes & bound feed Corn Albert & May Hoover came to stay all night. W. Cold NW wind
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by young Saml Hoover Sermon suitable for celebration of Lords Supper by Br C. Enos Nighswander & Jesse Hoover & Herman Lehman & Charles Jones (Drudges nephew}) From York state were here PM W. white frost last night cool
23 B helped B Burkholder thresh F & A plowed at other place AM I filled Gravel 6 hours J drove team PM & F helped fill PM which finishes
Sept 1889
our Scarboro road work A plowed PM. H is away theshing again W. slight frost last night very fine today
24 F & B helped B. Burkholder thresh F Came home about 3 PM A harrowed ganged barly stubble at other place PM J brought load gravel from school bridge to barnyard gate AM he plowed at other place till F Came home. W. very fine & Cler
25 F helped Peter Reesor thresh B helped B Burkholders a few hours to finish A Plowed at other place J plowed too till B came home I & J went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler
26 F helped Peter finishe thresh B & A finished plowing at other place except barley ground that was ganged J began south of bush PM. W. a little rain last night, fine Cool today Br C & wife & Br S & wife started for Ohio
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Sept & Oct 1889
& Indiana on Tuesday Morning
27 Boys Plowed south of bush F & A took young sow to Frets PM I plowed till they Came back & J plowed all PM he is getting some better W. Cler Cool this is my 53rd Birthday
28 Finished digging Potatoes A & Henry took a sow to M Frets's & brought the other one home I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cler. Cool
Sunday 29 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's they were not at home then we went to Peter Reesor's W. fine cler
30 F & H helped NB thresh J.B & A Plowed Millet stubble in root field nearly finished I went to M Frets AM W. Cloudy, drissly rain at times
Oct 1 F & B helped NB thresh H went with team to help W Reesor Move Machine from T McDowells to James Gilchrists A & P Plowed in NE Corner field W. Cloudy, Thunder showers about noon Cler PM fine rain last night
2 F & B went to Br S's to thresh, it was too windy I went to Markham H & A Plowed AM I J & A Plowed F & B Pulled Mangels. H helped W. Reesor drew his Peas PM. W very strong NW wind Cool
Oct 1889
3 boys plowed awhile this morning heavy shower stopped them/ Then they plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM
4 Boys all went to Markham I & Henry took 9 bus Barley and peas got it chopped at Br S's AM brought Jag of sand from AB's Corner on 4th Con Pickering PM W. Cool cloudy
5 F & B went to Br S's to help thresh H went with W Reesor to Gilchrists all came home before noon rained boys fixed old horse stable stalls I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. rainy all day
Sunday 6 at home AB's were home boys & Adeline went to Johnny Ramers Susanna is at Br C's since they are away W. about an inch of snow this morning. looks wintry. all gone again
7 F & B helped Br S's thresh J & A plowed W. very strong N wind. Cool
8 I & B & A plowed F cut Corn J went shooting. got nothing. W. strong wind yet but not so cold. Find and cler
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Oct 1889
9 F. B & A plowed AM J, F and A PM B cut corn I & Nancy picked Cider apples PM. Boys finished NE corner field and began in field east of dam W. windy AM milder PM.
10 H & A took 7 bags of appled to Cider Mill and went to Markham for Barrels of lime & brought cider home AM Boys plowed I & J run lime at other place PM W. fine. rather cold wind
11 I & Nancy boiled sauce H took 10 bags Peas to Br S's & got them Chopped J & A Plowed F & B Picked apples J Plowed at other place PM where it was ganged other Boys finished east of dam except where it was ganged it is thistly we intend to fallow it next year. W. very fine & Cler
12 F B & A Plowed at other place AM J & A Plowed I & other boys Picked apples PM. W. Cloudy, raw air
Sunday 13 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. Cler Cool
14 Boys plowed at other place F & B Picked apples PM J & A Plowed PM, we Picked 14 bags Cider apples. W. fine & Cler
Oct 1889
15 Boys finished Plowing at other place & began behind Cider house this evening F Picked apples PM Br inlaw Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today. F made about 90 gals Cider AM we began to boil Sauce about 11 AM. W. very fine & cler
16 Boys plowed & Picked some apples H was at home I & Nancy Boiled two Batches of Sauce W. very fine
17 B & A Plowed F & J Chored & fixed Stall in Cow stable I & Nancy went to see John H Reesor he is very sick & we called at Saml Reesor's Aunt Fanny is sick too I & F drew 2 bigs loads wood from other place PM. W. Cloudy AM. fine & Cler PM
18 Boys finished plowing behind Cider house & Picked few apples W. fine
19 F went to Markham I & other boys Cleaned Grist Wheat 12 bags at other barn & A took it to Ceder Grove Mills Am I & J helped Timber Man Thomson
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Oct 1889
Measure Timber in our bush PM he Cut 24 trees & took the Sound timber @ $15.00 per M Board Measure & some Knotty 2nd Class @ $10 per M. 20451 ft first class & 4447 ft 2nd Class W. very fine
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J. remarks by young Saml Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Old Saml. Menno Burkholder Danl Smiths Simon Hoover's Tilman Reesor's Johnny Ramer's & Matty Cook were here at dinner Christian Burkholder's at supper & Jos Shirks Came to stay at night. W. Cooler
21 H helped Br C's Thomas husk Corn F & B delivered Cow Lilly we sold her on Saturday to Reeve Richardson of Scarboro @ 40.00 AM I & A & Esther went to Markham PM F got horses shod. B took young Sow to M Frets's W. fine Cler Cool
Oct 1889
22 I & Nancy went with Johnny Ramer's to visit Elisabeth Yakely on Uxbridge & Whitechurch Townline. Called at Henry Stover's at Island Lake Boys dug garden & got Peas Chopped at Br S's brought home Grist flour B helped Pilky Kill pigs PM W. Cool Flurries of snow AM Thomas brought Amos Eby & wife from Pennsylvania to stay all night
23 F & Adeline went visiting with Eby's H got Dolly shod AM H & B helped Br S's thresh A Plowed at Br C's PM W. Sharp frost last night Cler & fine
24 H & B helped Br S's thresh nearly all day I & J drew some wood from old bush F brought home three spring waggon from Johnny Ramer's got Tongue broke last night Br C's & Br S's Came home from Ohio & Indiana this evening
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Oct 1889
J took it to Whitevale to get new Tongue made then we Cleaned load wheat at other place PM W. frost last night fine today
25 B took 61 bus 30 lbs Wheat to Spink Mills @ 81 cts per bus AM other boys went Shooting with Amos Eby Shot 4 fine Black squirrels and large old Country Rabbit W. Cloudy, a little rain AM & a little PM I & Nancy went to John Reesor PM he is poorly
26 Boys Chored H went to Markham I & B went to Johnny Reesor's raising AM J went to Stott's sale & other boys went shooting shot Partridge & Rebit Joe Sprague & his Brother came & Plastered broke off spots in my Father's Kitchen W. Cloudy & Mild a little rain this morning
Oct 1889
Sunday 27 at home all day John Cober's & wife & AB's young folks were here today. W. Cloudy, I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper this was the 32nd Anniversary of our wedding
28 Chored H brought home spring waggon from M Frets's AM H went to W Reesor's AM H went to W Reesors F & A plowed Creek in field north of Orchard & began pulling turnips I & J went to Ceder Grove PM W. drissly AM Cloudy PM
29 Boys nearly finished pulling turnips W. mild rather cloudy H helped pull part of the time
30 F & A drew 10 loads turnips with Waggon I & B finished pulling with hoes AM B drew 12 loads with cart PM H went threshing W. Mild
31 Boys drew 1 waggon load & 3 Cart loads when drissly rain from east Stopped them I went to Burrows this Morning, Cow Cherry is not well. Boys Cut wood in Shed
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Oct & Nov 1889
rain nearly all day. John G Reesor died last night at 11 oclock
Nov 1 F & B went Trolling on Bay brought home 6 fine Pike J & H went threshing. W. Cloudy all day
2 I & Nancy Susanna Ester Abram & Aunt Lissy B went to Funeral of John G Reesor to Wideman's Burying ground Funeral Service by Br C Jac Wideman & A Raymer Came home after service. W. Cloudy AM rain from east Coming home Boys drew in last of turnips 13 Cart loads & brought home Oat Chop
Sunday 3 at home Boys & girls went to JD's W.
4 B & A Plowed in turnip ground I went to Ceder Grove AM I & J went to Whitevale PM F & H helped Peter Reesor pull turnips W. frose last night fine today
5 B & A plowed I & F went to Markham AM B plowed PM other boys took in Potatoes.
Nov 1889
I & Nancy went awhile to Br inlaw John Hoover's his wife is sick getting some better W. fine sharp air
6 F & H drew in Corn AM B & A Plowed Killed a Hog & took in last of Potatoes PM. W Strong NW wind not very Cold
Thanksgiving day 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline Esther & little Anne they have had bad Cold remarks & Sermon on St Luke part of 12th C by Br C. W. very very fine & Cler
8 I & J took 10 bags Peas to Br S's A Picked Cider apples AM J & A got about 60 gals Cider Made & brought Chop home PM. W. fine F & B Plowed H went threshing
9 F & B finished Plowing AMall boys finished Picking Cider apples PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove & Called awhile to see Aunt Fanny Reesor she is Poorly W. very fine & Cler
Sundy 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's they were not at home A & Esther & Mary staid with Bertha & David
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Nov 1889
we went on to Menno Reesor's took Henry & Anne with us. F & H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Wideman's W. cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM
11 F & B helped Pilkey thresh I & A went to Whitevale AM. H & A worked at Creek PM. W. very fine & mild
12 F & B helped Br N's thresh till about 3 PM then they worked at Creek W. very very fine & Mild A & girls went to Stouffville PM it is generally Cloudy AM & Cler PM this last week or more
13 Chored AM Boys worked in Creek I & J brought home some Barley Chop from Br S's & some lumber from other place PM W. rain AM & this evening John Stover's were here this evening
14 F helped Br C's thresh H went to Markham B & A went shooting AM got nothing H, B & A began digging drain behind Meeting sheds PM. W. Cloudy drissly at times
15 Boys worked at Creek with 2 teams H went threshing, W. frose prety hard last night
16 drew home 2 loads wood from
Nov 1889
fallow at other place for steamer & F took 33bus Cider apple to P Lapp @ 15 cts per bus AM F B & A worked at drain at Meeting Sheds I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. frose pretty hard very fine today
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 15 C by old Saml Hoover Br inlaw Saml Hoover's young folks were here at noon I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's PM & staid this evening W. very fine
18 B helped A McCreight to thresh till about 3 PM, we fixed barn ready for threshing & asked hands F & A worked at drain at sheds awhile AM J went to Markham & Unionville PM. W. Cloudy AM drissly rain nearly all PM. heavy this evening
19 B helped McCreight thresh AM we Chored brought in Most of apples Machine Came at noon did not thresh rain all PM. Cloudy AM
20 Threshed about 300 Bus F Wheat the Produce of 10 acres AM & about {blank space} Bus Oats PM
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Nov 1889
W. Cloudy all day, very Mild, drissly at times
21 Finished Threshing AM about {blank space} Bus Oats Chored PM. W. Cloudy AM. rainy PM
22 Chored AM F & H made about 45 gal Cider PM A took 4 Geese & 2 par Chickens to & 3 bags Oats to Coakwells PM. W. rain AM. Cloudy drissly PM
23 Chored & Put last of apples into Cellar AM Boys went shooting PM Shot rabbit & two Partridges I & Henry went to Ceder Grove PM took 5 Crocks Apple Sauce @ 55 cts each W. pretty Cler & Mild
Sunday 24 at home AM I & Nancy Henry & Annie went to Br S's PM Staid to supper W. Cloudy AM. Cleaned up PM
25 H & B helped Br C's thresh F & A finished drain back of Meeting sheds & took bags Oats to Br S's I & Nancy went to S B Lehman's for our Cloth W. Cler sharp N Wind, freezing a little roads pretty bad in places
26 Boys Cut Stove wood in other bush all day B brought home Chop this evening. W. very fine & Cler this morning raw air & Cloudy towards evening
27 Chored W. about as strong an East storm as I ever saw snow & rain all day
Nov & Dec 1889
28 Boys chored and threshed some peas B made a new halter out of straw Carrier straps Joe Spragge got 3 Geese @ $1.00 each. W. snow nearly all day not much wind I went to other bush with Norm's he bought some first class wood @ 3.50 per Cord on the ground I think there must be 10 in of snow Adeline helped Johnny Ramer Butcher.
29 Boys chored B & A went to Markham with sleigh other boys took 10 bags barley to Br S's. I went to AB's and to Whitevale with cutter PM. sleighing rough some mud under snow. W. fine clear
30 Boys drew some wood out of old bush AM sawed some in other bush PM F took Nancy& Adelaine to Green River this morning they went to Toronto H went to Markham PM. Come round by Station and brought them home this evening I & B bought home Chop PM. W. fine clear
Dec 1 Boys and girls wen to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy & Annie
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Dec 1889
went to U Drudges W. fine mild & clear. Thawing PM sleighing thin
2 Boys cut & drew home some fine stove wood from other place AM B got Frank and Charly shod other boys fixed things for killing Pigs tomorrow W. fine and mild.
3 Killed 7 hogs W. snow awhile AM cleared up PM. pretty cold this evening
4 B & Adelaine helped NB's kill hogs F helped Br C. H. drew ome wood W. cold & clear. 7 above zero this morning rough passable sleighing.
5 F H Adelaine and Susanna helped AB's kill hogs B took children to school AM. Trimmed pine tops in other bush PM. W. soft snow & some rain AM
6 Boys cut sawlogs AM cut & drew PM. I & Br C went to see Uncle Saml Reesor's PM. Uncle Saml's hand is getting better Aunt Fanny is getting weaker W. very fine & mild AM cloudy PM
7 F helped W Reesor move machine to Bob Reesor's 1/2 Mile north of Ceder Grove H & B drew logs PM I & J went to wood sale at Fred Reesor's on part of Uncle
Dec 1889
Peter Reesor's Homestead W. very fine & cler snow going
Sunday 8 at home all day W. foggy dull mild drissly and rainy all day.
9 Boys cut logs J brought home grist flour from Ceder Grove Mills PM W. mild sleighing all gone
10 H went threshing other boys all went fox hunting into Pickering got nothing. W. strong east wind all day sleet & rain after dark
11 F helped JD's thresh B & A cut logs W. mild
12 B helped JDs thresh F filed saw AM.. F & B went to U Drudges sawing Bee J took grist Barley I bags to Br S's & took 4 bags Oats to Coakwell for Lewis PM W. mild
13 F & B Cut log AM F went to Penner's sawing Bee B trimmed tops PM W. mild. Colder this evening
14 I & Nancy Herman & Abram went to funeral of Old Peter Ramer remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on 1st C St Peter by old Saml Hoover Boys worked in bush & chored W. strong east wind frose up again last night very Cold today snow awhile at noon
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Dec 1889 Dec
Sunday 15 all went to Meeting except Nancy & John. Nancy has sore nose & J Cannot sit very well, remarks & sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C Johnny Reesor's were here after service W. Mild, rather Cloudy
16 Boys Cut logs AM J brought home light Bobsleighs from Br S's with waggon we got new shoes on them Boys took Short Bob sleigh to bush PM to skid logs. W. soft thawing
17 Boys Cut last of logs & skidded some. W. Cloudy & Mild
18 Boys Chored & set Horsepower& Cut straw for filling beds. W. Drissly rain all day, heavy this evening
19 Boys finished skidding logs I & F took 18 bags oats to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM F & Adeline went to Markham PM. W. fine, mild & Cler
20 Boys Chored, W. drissly rain AM heavy PM
21 Boys began Cutting Cordwood at other place W. frose some last night fine today Br inlaw John Hoover was here at noon
Sunday 22 at home all day W. snow rain & sleet last night & some train today trees Covered with ice.
Dec 1889
23 Boys Cut wood F went to Markham PM I & A brought home Barly Chop from Br S's AM W. very fine & mild
24 J & B started to go to Toronto, too late for train Came home again. F went to B Diller's Wedding at Menno Burkholder's PM W. rain rain, rain at all day & heavy at times very high Wate. H went to Station this evening brought A Martin Jun'r his sister Susanna Rueben Bauman & his sister Mary they stay here all night
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C water very high last night Isaac Moyer's were here at noon & Tilman Kolp & his wife at supper Rosina Burkholder they were Married some weeks ago W. beautiful fine & Cler F & Adeline went visiting with Waterloo visitors
26 Boys cut wood I went to see Uncle Saml's she is getting a little weaker his hand is very sore yet W. very heavy gust of wind this
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Dec 1889 Jan 1890
Morning squaal of rain Cleared up some but high wind all day, getting Colder Susanna went with Br C's Thomas to take visitors awhile this AM
27 F & H cut wood B & J went to Toronto to buy new Overcoats. Waterloo visitors went home today W. frose pretty hard last night ground white with snow this morning, very fine today
28 Boys cut wood W. fine & mild getting a little soft
Sunday 29 at home all day Boys & girls went to AB's this evening W. some squaals of rain Blowed up windy this evening. Colder
30 Boys cut wood AM Nancy & A went to Ceder Grove Had wood sawing Bee PM about 26 hands W. fine Cler sharp I went to Ceder Grove PM
31 Boys split wood w. pretty sharp
New years day Jan 1st 1890 at home all day Br C's were all here at Turkey Roast. W. began to rain about 10 AM rain all day very foggy PM
2 H & B split wood F went to Ceder Grove for pr new boots AM F & H went to MC Frets's sawing Bee PM W. very fine & Cler PM
3 F & B went threshing with W Reesor at Joe Lapps H & S split wood. W. pretty Cold
4 Boys split wood. F & H went to Jac Reesors Sawing Bee PM B split wood. W. fine
Jan 1890
Sunday 5 at home all day W. rain rain rain nearly all day, very foggy PM, mild
6 H went threshing F & B split wood W. rain awhile AM Cloudy PM blowing Cold this evening F went for Dr Robinson this evening Susanna has Russian Influenza an Epidemic that is passing over America from Europe
7 Boys Sawed & split wood I & J took 10 bags Barley to Br S's AM W. Cler & Cold Adeline is Complaining this evening, symptoms of Influenza
8 Boys cut wood W. Cold strong west wind very very strong after dark J went to McCaffreys sale at Boxgove AB's Lissie & Martha were here PM
9 Boys Cut wood. W. Snow all day, not fast
10 Boys Cut wood AM they all went to J Malcom's Sat at Ceder Grove PM. W. a few in snow on the ground this Morning a little fell through the day, pretty Cold Boys went to evening Sale of Store goods at Malcoms, didnt sell much, quit early
11 Boys chored. B has sore throat F went for Dr Susanna is not better yet W. storm of sleet & little snow till about 2 PM
Sunday 12 I & Nancy & Most of Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 11th Ch by old S Hoover W. pretty Cold, east wind drissly light rain PM. Ice freesing on trees
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Jan 1890
13 F & B Cut wood AM F F Cut his foot about 10 AM B brought him home with Peters horse & Buggy it is not very bad H & Nancy went to Markham AM H & B threshed a few Peas PM W. very mild this Morning strong wind got up AM very very strong from S West blew off JD's barn roof
14 H & B cut wood AM Br in law Peter Came at noon he took B with him to work for a while J helped H in bush PM W. frose up again last night very fine today
15 H helped Pilkey Kill hogs AM he helped JD's get out timber PM to fix their barn roof W. a lit little snow & drissly rain AM. Mild PM F went to Ceder Grove & took Pea & Oat Chop to Br S's his foot is healing very fast
16 H & J Cut down & trimmed trees AM H got Mare Maggie Shod PM W. about 2 in snow last night very strong NW wind today. Cold
17 H went with W Reesor to Fix Engine at A Ramer's I helped F & A in bush F's foot is about healed. W. fine & Cler, prety sharp
18 F helped JD's work at barn roof I & A & Henry worked awhile in bush AM & J got Frank & Charly shod AM Chored PM. W. fine & Cler, sharp
19 Sunday at home AM I & Nancy went to Br C's PM Becca has Influenza F & H went to Br inlaw
Jan 1890
Peter's PM W. foggy & drissly AM Cleared up PM rain after dusk Br N's were here this evening
20 had M Barky to help kill 6 Pigs AM Cleaned some Oats PM H went to help W. Reesor Cut feed at Tomlinson's AM didnt Cut too Windy W. foggy this Morning Clouded up strong wind today
21 F & A went to Toronto 6 Pigs @ $6.00 per Cwt 26 Bus Oats 30 cts per bus 3 Turkeys 10 cts per lb H went threshing W. fine Cler
22 I & F split wood AM A helped F saw PM J brought home barly Chop PM W. very Cold & strong N wind AM milder PM
23 F & A cut wood AM Chored PM W. began to snow from east about 9 AM till 4 PM getting milder Schoolmam has Influenza the last few days, almost every body has it about 3 in dry snow
24 F helped thresh in Herman's place he is not well thinks he has (La Grippe) (that is what Influenza is generally called) J took horse Farmer to Markham to try & sell him, did not sell. W. fine & Cler
25 H went to thresh F & A finished splitting wood, it is nearly All Cut now we are cutting 11 rosds wide & the length of bush last year we Cut 12 rods along east side from McCreights line, that will make a field 23 rods by 40 rods
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Jan 1890
J took 12 bags oats to Br S's & brought home load wood AM brought home Chop PM JD's were here this evening W. fine B came home this evening
Sunday 26 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine & Mild Cloudy PM began to drissle towards evening B went to Br inlaw Peter's again PM
27 F went to Markham AM H went to thresh I & J & F Cleaned 55 bus barly PM F took it to Green River station @ 45 cts W. everything covered with Ice this morning Came out fine & Clear today Cooler this evening
28 Cleaned another load barly -- Bus F took it to station @ 45 cts AM he went to help Johnny Reesor's to thresh PM did not thresh. W. sharp, Cler
29 F helped Johnny Reesor's thresh I & Nancy & little ones went to MN's W. fine & Mild, roads very good
30 F helped Johnny Reesor finshed thresh AM he and H worked in bush PM. Mild foggy PM
31 Chored AM F & H worked in bush J went to Br S's got Buggy wheel fixed yesterday PM. W. rainy AM very fine PM I went to Ceder Grove PM
Feb 1890
Feb 1 Boys worked in bush J took 6 bags barly to Br S's & brought home load wood AM F & H went to Wilson's sale at 6th Con Pickering & I & A brought load wood PM W. sharp & Cler. A brought grist home this evening
Sunday 2 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to M Barkeys Br N's young folks were here at noon. W. a little snow from east this Morning. Cloudy & mild all day
3 I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron elected Trustees F & H worked in bush I drew home load wood & J drew one PM. W. Cler & Mild thawing Colder this evening
4 Boys cut wood till about 10 AM strong east wind sleet & rain stopped them the threshed few Peas PM I walked to Ceder Grove this morning I & Nancy went awhile to Br C's PM his wife Becca has Bronchitis along with Influenza. trees Covered with Ice. heavy shower of rain & thunder after dark
5 Boys Chored F went to get Mare Jenny Shod AM didnt get hind feet done Ellison had lame back & she didnt stand well
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Feb 1890
F & H took Frank & Farmer to Markham to sell PM. Sold Farmer @ $80.00 Buyer backed down again, wouldnt take hime W. very very strong wind, pretty Cold
6 F & H Cut wood J took 12 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped AM he got Farmer shod PM. W. cold Cler
7 F took Farmer to Stouffville to try & sell hime. Buyer did not Come he got Herman's watch fixed & left mine H took 52 bus Wheat to Spink Mills @ 83 cts PM. W. strong east wind all day began to snow from east about 4 PM, snowing yet Bedtime
8 Boys went Foxhunting J & A Came home at noon F & H went on & Cought Fox on big Rouge bank Stott's helped dig him out & they shared with them. I & Nancy went to Markham J & A drew 8 logs PM W. fine , pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark by Br C. Benj'n was here when we came home I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's this evening W. pretty Cold east wind. Cler
10 F & H drew 5 logs AM J & A drew 5 PM. F & H began to draw out wood PM. W. fine & Cler I went to Saw Mill PM Nancy was at Pilkeys all day
Feb 1890
11 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Peter's to dinner & to JH Ramers to supper W. fine Mild, light east wind, thin sleighing
12 Boys drew logs AM H started to Markham with 3/4 Cord wood with Sleigh went as far as Ceder Gove laid it off sleighing bad F & A drew logs PM. W. fine Cler
13 H took the wood with Waggon AM Got horse Charly shod PM F & A drew logs AM I & Adeline & Esther F & A wen to Funeral of Johny Burrow at 11 {illegible} PM W. fine, thawing Cut some feed with Horse Power after we Came home
14 H took another 3/4 load wood to Markham F & A drew some wood out till east rain stopped them about 10 AM rain nearly all day Boys threshed few peas PM
15 F & H drew out wood all day J & A took load grain to Br S's PM W. Cler Cold NW wind all day I went to Jac Reesor's this Morning
Sunday 16 F Adeline & H went to Meeting at Wideman's NB's were here at noon W. fine
17 Boys drew out wood PM threshed few Peas AM W strong east wind a little snow PM J brought home Chop PM Fwent to Dr this evening Susanna is not so well
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18 Boys drew out wood. W. fine Mild
19 Boys drew wood I & J Killed Abram's Pig Boys helped hang it up. W. pretty Cold, strong east wind this evening. Dr Came at supper time Susanna a little better
20 F brought load Bricks for Presbyterian Church at 11th Con the intend to rebuild it next Summer H brought load wood from other place AM H & F drew logs PM took Abram's Pig Butter & Eggs to Coakwells after supper Pig $5.50 per Cwt it weighed 170 Butter 22cts Eggs 16 cts W. about 5 in snow last night very strong west wind & some snow all day
21 Boys drew logs with 2 teams I & Nancy went to Cousin Susanna Hoover's PM I went to Saml Hoover's to tell that Aunt Fanny Reesor died this Morning W. fine, pretty good sleighing
22 I & Nancy went to Uncle Samuel Reesor's this Morning Called at Br N's Coming home. he is sick in bed H drew logs F & A Cut some AM F & H took eas a shingle log to P Hoover's PM W. fine little more snow last night roads good
Sunday 23 JD's young folks & AB's young folks & B Stover's were here at noon
Feb 1890
I & Nancy went to JB's PM they both had Grippe) are getting better again W. mild soft snow from about 4 PM rainy at bedtime
24 F took big shingle log to P Hoover's H & J drew out some wood AM I & Adeline Esther and Mary J F & H went to funeral of Aunt Fanny Reesor Jae Wideman spoke at house & sung at grave Old Sam Hoover spoke on {blank space} in Meeting house funeral was at 2 PM W. mild cloudy & Foggy sleighing very thin
25 Boys all went to Saml Reesor's sale W. rain till about 10 AM snow gone
26 I & Nancy and little Anne went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's sale F & H went to Stouffville for my watch and then went to sale too Enos is renting his farm to Jac Barkey and is moving to Milnesville & intends to work for Peter B. W. growing colder N. wind
17 Cleaned Peas and chored AM F & H went to G Hollingers sawing Bee in Br C's bush J took peas and oat chop to Br S's I & B cut some dry pine in other bush till J come from mill and brought it home. W. mild
28 husked all of corn I went to see Dr Susanna does not feel so well. he took 16 pair Pidgeons @ 25 cts pr pair W. mild Dr was here last night & Tuesday Morning
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Mar 1890
nearly all day
March 1st Boys Cut dry Beech & Pine in other bush & drew home 3 loads I & A brought home Pea & Oat Chop W. Cold raw N wind
Sunday 2 at home Br C's were here awhile PM & Peters at Supper. V. Cler. Cold
3 Boys Cut stove wood H went threshing I & J brought home load wood PM Br S's young folks were here this evening W. sharp, Cler a little snow this evening
4 Boys Cut Stove wood & made few Maple logs AM threshed Peas PM. W. soft snow through Middle of the day. they hitched up youn Mare (Bonnie) rising 3 yrs went well
5 Boys threshed some Peas AM F H & B Adeline & Esther went to JD's quilting & Sawing Bee PM. W. Cler Cold sharp J went to Markham PM. few sleighs running
6 Boys threshed Peas Nancy & F went to Br inlaw Sam Hoover's PM his wife is sick W. very Cold, Cler good Wheeling
7 Boys threshed Peas AM F & B cut Stove wood I helped awhile to pile & Measure last of dry wood we have sold it all. W. very fine & Cler, MIlder I went to Br S's PM to see if we can get Ice on his pond, it is pretty good. Called at Br N's he is getting better
Mar 1890
8 F H & B and NB all cut ice together Abram drew 4 loads NB's had a man drawing for him. W. sharp, Cler.
Sunday 9 All went to Meeting at Hebron Esther & Annie staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on 2nd Cor by Old Daniel Horner MN's Joseph Grove's & David Burkholder were here at dinner young folks went to Johnny Ramer's this evening W very fine and cler pretty cold
10 brought one more load ice & packed it in Ice house AM I & all boys went to Sale of late Wm Murrisons effects on the old homestead PM W. Cloudy. Soft snow PM
11 Chored. Cleaned load wheat PM W rain nearly all day
12 Chored cleaned stables B & A went shooting H took 6 bags chop to Br S's and went to Ceder Grove PM. W. rain and drizzle all day
13 F & H & B Stover run W Reesors Machine at J Burrow's Jun'r. B went to Gregor's Sawing Bee in Bob Reesors bush PM J brought home chop PM W. mild
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14 Boys sawed wood in old bush. I & J went to other bush to fill out a 2 Cord pile of wood for McRae with a few sticks of green wood. brought home a jag of dry wood I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W a little frost last night fine and clear today. Road very muddy
15 Boys drew dung with 2 waggons on about 2 Acres on west side of field behind barn where millet was AM cut wood PM we drew 2 loads dry pine. W. mild AM cloudy cold PM. flurries of snow A & Henry took sow to M Frets's PM
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Reesors W. cold N wind flurry of snow
17 H & A drew dung on west side of fields behind Cider house AM F & B started for Markham about 10 AM when they come back F stopped at Menno Reesors to help at his sawing Bee H went too I & A took 13 bags Oats to Br S's and brought home load wood from follows. W. pretty cold
18 Boys drew dung AM F & H went to W Reesor's sawing Bee in McCreights bush PM. I & Nancy went to Markham
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& to Michael Frets's to dinner W. clear cold wind from north roads getting better
19 Boys finished drawing dung in field behind Cider house strip along bush about 1 1/2 acres for Mangels AM F & B sawed wood and H took load Wheat to Spink Mills @ 75 cts PM J brought chop AM I went to SM this morning W. fine clear frose last night thawed
20 Boys sawed wood in old bush east wind. began to rain 5 PM
21 Boys sawed pine wood in other bush 2 foot & 4 foot I & J Henry cleaned 20 bus grist wheat and we tapped 108 buckets B helped awhile sap run well A Adeline and Esther went to Stouffville gathered a lot this evening J took grist to Cedar Grove Mile W cloudy & rainy awhile very fine and clear today
22 F & H sawed wood all day B took grist chop to Br S's AM he began to work at Br C's PM for 8 months I & little boys boiled 9 qts molasses and we gathered a lot of sap this evening
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W. north wind all day sap did not run very fast today it ran well last night
Sunday 23 Nancy and some of young folks went to Cobers meeting AM I & Nancy & Anne went to Aunt Lissy's PM W. cold raw air
24 B & Br C's Thomas helped boys thresh peas all day F walked to Markham AM I & A boiled 13 qts molasses W. raw air. fine and clear. sap did not run
25 Boys sawed at other place AM they went Shanks sawing Bee PM W. cloudy AM fine at noon till 2 PM very fine PM sap running fast Esther went to wedding at Br S's their daughter Emma is getting married to Jonas Ramer's son Samuel today
26 Boys chored AM went to B Dillers Sawing Bee PM. I & A boiled lot of sap W. raw. cold wind squaals of snow
27 Boys sawed at other place all day Nancy finished 12 qts molasses on stove I & A made 13 qts in bush J brought home grist W. fine NW wind
28 boys finishd threshing peas I have bad cold in head these last few days W. strong east wind AM. and snow all day. mild
29 Boys drove Mare Bonnie to Ceder Grove and they cut some dry Beech in old bush AM they drew few Maple logs from other bush
Mar April 1890
to SM PM W. fine and clear thawing a little PM very thin sleighing I & Nancy and little ones went to JDs this evening in spring waggon Susamna had bad spell this evening H went to Dr
Sunday 30 at home Br S's, AB's, & I Moyer's were here W. fine clear Dr came he says and Susanna is some better.
31 H got Frank & Charly shod F filed saw AM they went to Chris Stover's sawing by PM I & A boiled sap all day W. fine
April 1 Boys cut some feed AM F started on horseback for Unionville to return his road list about 10 am J & H went to Goulds sale on the old Wheeler farm F called to coming home I & A made 6 qts molasses. Nancy finished 11 qts in house Br C and Beccy Come to eat taffy. W. airy fine
2 H helped Elias Stover move from JD farm to 9th Con Markham Lot 23. J McGaws were here eating taffy. W. very fine.
3 F & H helped Br C's saw wood A went to Dr for medicine for Susanna I made 10 qts molasses W. fine a little rain PM.
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Good Friday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Mary & Anne staid with Susanna remarks Sermon on St John 19C from 16th V to end of C Br C's Jacob Reesor's were here PM W. Mild Am Blowed Cold from north PM Boys sawed wood & split in old bush AM {missing} went to George Duncan's sawing Bee in Colin Reesor's bush PM Colin has moved to his father's & George has Moved into his house
{missing} made 4 qts Molasses. W. Cold N wind
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{missing} Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at {missing} except J & Adeline they staid {missing} Susanna remarks & sermon on {missing}K 16 C by Br C Br S's Emma {missing} Samuel Ramers Danl Hanes {missing} folks & Matty Cook were here at noon Matty staid to supper. W. Cloudy AM rain awhile PM
Easter Monday 7 at home AB's Lissy & Martha were here quilting Boys went fishing to Kirkhams Br C's Thomas all our boys Jesse Burkholder & Jesse Ramers (Sams Jess) he lives in Br S's house all Caught about 150 Mostly with {illegible}
77-2-13 April 1890
our boys brought home about 75 W. fine R Wallace was here PM
8 I cleaned fish I & A began to boil sap rain stopped us about 9 AM I went up after 10 PM it stopped raining I fired up then we finished of 6 qts H walked to Markham AM strong east wind. am cloudy. Boys worked in barn.
9 F got Frank shod AM F & H sawed wood in other bush PM I & A made qts molasses W. drizzly foggy & wet. AM. Clear PM.
10 F & H sawed till about 4 PM they came home then they all went down Pettiecoat Creek caught lots suckers I & A made about 7 qts molasses. W. fine cler blowed cold this evening Boys went spearing in Petticoat Creek this evening got 10.
11 Boys sawed AM I & Nancy took 1 1/2 Bar apples to Markham PM @ $4.00 pr Barl H & A took 6 bags Chop to Br S's & brought load hay from other place J brought Burrows to stitch Colt Jack's eyelid he got it torn some way I finished tree sap runs well PM roads very bad.
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thresh, steady, Mild gentle rain all day, no wind S Lehman were here. snow does not lie very deep {illegible}ed all Fall wheat & little {illegible} wheat that was left & about {illegible} Oats I think we threshed {illegible} something over 240 Bush Wheat {illegible} Boys threshed few Peas & Cut straw to fill beds W. snow & sleet from east till about 2 PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's this evening 1890
7 H drew 2 loads Pine F drew some wood from other bush I went with H PM then we went to Clarks hollow brought about 300 Cedar Posts {illegible}rt Co{illegible} @ 8 cts each
{illegible} a load of Ceder by Auction {illegible} trees Covered last {illegible} F threshed at Menno Reesor's this {two line illegible} S Lehman {illegible} Posts {torn away} {illegible}us Posts {torn away} load at noon {torn away} Br C brought Katura {rest of page torn away}
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May 13th 1890 77.2.7a Boys drew 2 loads hay from other place AM Finished drawing off stones at other place PM. W. fine Cler
14 laid up fences at other place & split Pine wood {illegible} for stove till evening I & Henry went to Ceder Gove PM. W. fine, Cool
Ascension day 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline & Susanna remarks & sermon on Acts 1st C by Br C. Saml Lehman & family was here & AB's Martha & AB's Came PM W. fine {illegible}
16 A rolled at other place F {illegible} ganged & harrowed root ground H worked 3 yr old she went well W. fine
17 F went to Toronto with Will Reesor's team took load old Iron Will ganged turnip ground with a team H finished rolling at other place A finished plowing Mangel ground Harrowed & rolled at Jake Moyers helped did garden AM W. {illegible} Cool N. W wind
Thursday 18 at home all day . W blowed strong & Cold from east began to rain about noon rained till about 5 PM.
May 1890
I Came by Mart Barkeys for Tomato plants went to JD's after dinner & to Br S's this evening for Seed Corn. W. very fine, little showers PM
28 Boys drew dung I & J & little Anne planted early Potatoes & hill Corn in root field AM I helped Nancy did garden PM I & Nancy & Mary went to Ceder Grove after supper
29 Boys finished drawing dung AM F helped dig garden H & A Cleaned out Colt stable PM AB's brought Weldy & wife from Ohio to stay to supper W. fine warm J went to Markham PM
30 Cut seed Potatoes & F plowed a little sod at other pace where we intend to plant some Potatoes AM Planted our late Potatoes in root field PM. W. rainy till about 9 AM very fine & warm PM
31 F finished Plowing sod & Harrowed it & H Plowed in turnip ground AM F Plowed in root ground I & H & A Henry planted Potatoes on sod at other place then H.A. & Henry washed sheep PM W. very fine & warm
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Sunday June 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St John 12C 24 V to end of C by Br C JB's were here PM Menno Burkholder's young folks Levi Grove & Fanny Hoover at supper Aunt Lissy Burkholder awhile after supper. W. very fine
2 J went to Unionville for his road list F Plowed H got Frank & Charly shod AM we filled 10 bags with Potatoes & 20 bags with Oats PM. W. very fine & Cool Br N's Albert brought Lissy Rittenhouse & her Brother Tobias & 2 other girls awhile AM I got summons to serve as Petit Juror in Toronto on June 10th
3 H took 45 bus Oats & 10 bags Potatoes to Toronto Oats 42 cts Potatoes 70 cts per bag I took Susanna to Old Mrs A Burkholder to get Cured of liver Complaint F Carried Potatoes out of Cellar A plowed I J & F. finished planting potatoes at other place.
Jun 1890
W. fine & warm a very little rain at noon Heavy rain & some thunder this evening
4 Shelled Corn & Cleaned Oat tailings & I & J took it to Br S's AM Boys Plowed with 2 teams PM I & J brought load wood from other bush PM A took Susanna & left her at AB's to stay all night. W. very warm & sultry two Mrs Ionsons were here at dinner. They wanted some Butter
5 F Sheared sheep H brought home Chop A brought home Susanna AM Boys didn't do much PM Ontario Provincial Elections Came off today. W. very warm & sultry AM very very heavy rain PM. Creek high as spring freshet thunder & lightning nearly all last night
6 Boys Chored & fixed some fences I & Nancy went Markham to Markham AM I & J went to Cherrywood PM got new head in Plow W. fine & warm still signs of rain yet there have been heavy freshets through the Country Bridges & Mill dams good
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7 H got mare Jenny shod F went fishing I & J .A & Henry Pulled Pidgeon weed out of Wheat at other place J topped it with Scythe in Meadow. AM H went to Dunkards feast AB's Jesse went with him Boys fixed some fence PM I & Henry brought load wood after supper. W. fine. Cool W wind
Sunday 8 at home, little ones went to JD's W Reesor Came for Nancy AM She came home about 3 PM they have a young son. W. fine Cool Cler
9 I took Susanna to old AB's boys Plowed in root ground AM F & H Sheared Betsy Milroys sheep PM J & A finished plowing & harrowing root ground J F & H trimmed & grafted Rambo trees on young Orchard after supper. W. fine Cler & warm
10 I went to Toronto on CPR to serve as Petit Juror engaged board at Black Horse Hitch was not called today W. fine
11 was not Called W. heavy Thunder & very heavy rain storm this evening
June 1890
12 was Called on Mimico Man Slaughter Case today, disagreed no verdict. W. fine
13 was Called today got through till 2 PM then we Could all go home except those in the Jury box. I walked to North Toronto & then walked home from Locust Hill. W. fine a little rain PM boys drew some Manure of fallow & Plowed some but the rain made it too wet
14 H Nancy & little Anne went to Markham. F & A plowed in fallow AM they Chored & F took 10 bags Peas & barley to Br S's & got it Chopped PM. W. heavy shower PM
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by young Saml Hoover went to Br inlaw John Hoover to dinner & to Simon's to supper W. Cloudy this morning, fine today
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16 Boys finished drawing dung on fallow W. fine
17 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br in law Peter's Boys drew few logs with trucks. W. uncommon heavy rain went north & some south we did not start home till after six PM did not rain Coming home.
18 F drew few logs AM J,F & A & Br C's Thomas went to 8th Con Pickering to see the scene of an accident on CPR the stone Bridge near Atha was undermined with the great Freshet an Engine & Van went into the River & five men were Killed or Drowned D Nighswander escaped. Duffin's Creek was higher than it was known to be for years I went to D Reesor's AM got bag of Corn Cracked for hens at Br S's PM W. fine
19 A Plowed fallow F drew logs AM H drew PM. W fine
20 Boys hoed Mangels I & Nancy started to go to Markham. JH Ramer's were at Br C's & said they were Coming here
June 1890
So we turned back & they Came & brought their Daughters Elizabeth & Fanny along W. very warm & fine
21 I & Nancy went to Markham AM F ganged in turnip ground H topped thistles in barley J took 12 bags Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills J Malcolm has rented the Ceder Grove Grist Mill & J Bishop has rented the Saw Mill Colon Reesor has Moved into the old Saml homestead Jac has left the Mill house & is going to British Columbia to see if he likes the place W. Cloudy this morning fine PM
Sunday 22 at home Adeline & F & H went to AB's M Barkeys were here PM NB's Came too but they got visitors then they went home. W. fine & warm looked like rain this morning
23 F drew 2 logs then began Making turnip drills J & A Puttied house at other place & Put Knotting on Knots PM we began sowing turnips this evening W. very warm I went to Whitevale PM
June 1890
24 F finished Making drills AM H finished sowing then F made Br C's drills & B helped top thistles at other place J & A Painted at other house at other place AM & awhile PM. W. very very warm
25 Boys topped thistles at other place I went to Markham AM J & A finished Painting house at other place first time the old part that was sheeted up new last year J & F went to Markham after supper H & A brought load of wood from other bush I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm
26 Boys finished toppping thistles at other place & hoed Potatoes. H got Frank shod AM W. very warm
27 Chored AM Boys done nothing or worse than nothing) PM I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters PM he is very sick W. fine Breese from north
28 Cleaned Barley AM J & F brought 2 loads wood from other place PM A scuffled feed Corn PM Saml Smith 's young folks were here at supper
June & July 1890
W. Cloudy fine shower PM
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting except Susanna & Mary remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C Abraham Smith & David Hane's were here at dinner & MN's at supper W. very warm
30 F & A drew gravel H filled J is Pathmaster they drew from Pickering Put onto Pickering Townline I got Farmer shod PM. took Susanna to Br C's AM & brought her home PM Dr Robinson brought Dr Freel to see her one day last week they think she is likely to get better a son of Josephus Reesor's at Markham was kicked to death by a horse on Friday last & was buried yesterday W. very very warm, breese from north
July 1 Boys Finished hoeing Mangels & began second time W. very heavy thunder & rain this morning. thunder storms north & south all day I took Susanna to Br S's PM to give
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July 1890
to give her a drive took a bag of Corn & got it Cracked for the Chickens & Turkeys I & Nancy walked to Johnny Reesor's this evening Angeline was sick she is better again
2 F & H finished Markham roadwork with one team & Put in one day for George Duncan. he paid his work he lives in Colin Reesor's house A took Susanna to Dr Robinson he was not at home. they staid at Anthony Lehmans for dinner Anthony's live at B Hoover's W. shower at noon & heavy this evening
3 F & H worked at Scarboro road work I & A took 6 bags barly to Br S's & got it Chopped & went to Ceder Grove AM I went to Steven's Blk Smith & to M Barkeys for Celery Plants PM. W. Cooler
4 F & H finished with team AM. Scarboro road work. they topped thistles in big Oat field PM J scuffled feed Corn PM W. fine Cool Nancy finished Packing 130 lbs Butter for the Mrs Ionsons today one of them Came & took on Jar away @ 17cts per lb
July 1890
I was at Br C's awhile AM old Wismer & Elais Weber from Waterloo & young Sam Hoover Jake Wideman Jake Reesor & Chris Hoover were there & didn't altogether know what they wanted
5 I & F & H cut some logs in other bush AM J & H drew some PM I F & A put Paris green on Potatoes PM. W. fine & Cool
Sunday 6 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's old Sam Hoover old Wismer & Elias Weber led of today the less said the better went to Enos Hoover's for dinner they live at Milnesville we went to Menno Burkholders for supper W. fine a very little rain PM
7 F & H drew logs all day J A & Henry hoed & scuffled roots W. fine I took Susanna to JD's PM girls brought her home this evening
8 Boys hoed Corn Potatoes & finished Mangels I scuffled W. very very warm Heavy thunder & rain about 3 PM a little hail
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9 Boys finished hoeing Potatoes & drew 1 load hay from other place & a load of Peas that were left at other barn AM they finished hoeing Potatoes at other place & put Paris Green on them then threshed Peas J & Henry brought a load of gravel from Br N's & put it on JB's shed then J brought a load of wood from other place I & Henry gave Susanna a drive this Morning. Henry scuffled turnips PM W. fine, very Cool N wind
10 Cleaned Peas & chored AM Drew 2 loads Timber slabs from other bush for oven wood & Henry scuffled turnips W. fine Cool
11 Sorted 8 bags Potatoes & boys drew 1 load slabs AM F & Henry brought load sand from Milnes H & A made larger yard behind Orchard for Mare Top H. took 40 lbs butter & 6 bags Potatoes to Coakwells this evening butter 18 cts. Potatoes $1.00 per bag they took Eggs today @ 16 cts They took 2 bags Potatoes with them. Patton fixed Cradles W. fine Cool air sun warm
12 J & F took turns Cutting grass & Mowing fence Corners at other place AM they cut all west of gate & good piece east of it till noon. Machine runs very well. we got new Knife for it. H & A brought lath lime naild & hair from Markham AM
July 1890
we intend to Plaster upstairs in part of house at other place. boys drew wood from other place with 2 teams PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove & Called at Br S's to see how their son Menno is he is poorly this long time. W. fine
Sunday 13 at home young folks went to Cober's Meeting Aunt Lissy & Tilly Burkholder Came awhile PM Aunt Lissy staid to supper then I & Nancy & she went awhile to Br C's W. warm
14 F & H mowed fence Corners A scuffled feed Corn & late Potatoes and J Mowed last of Meadow at other place & Orchard he started about 10 AM Br C's Cut awhile this morning A raked PM & other boys began drawing PM drew 5 loads W. very very sultry & warm
15 F Mowed in big meadow north of bush, lost a guard out of Cutter bar J got another at Br N's. F got biggest half of Meadow Cut H & A Cocked at other place PM Henry raked. W. warm Cler
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July 1890
16 I went to Ceder Grove Susanna went with me as far as Br N's H Mowed in big meadow other boys raked & drew hay at other place I finished mowing north of bush when I got back H helped draw. Br inlaw Peter's & Grandmother Came PM they were at AB's at dinner Lissy Came with them boys finished drawing in hay at other place 7 loads They raked & Cocked at home after supper. W. Cooler, fine
17 Drew in 2 loads hay out of big field, shower stopped us. Chored F went to Br S's boys scuffled & hoed turnips I went to see Isaac Moyer this evening he had Inflammation heard the Henry Boyer's little son had his leg cut off with a Mowing Machine today. W. Cooler
18 Drew in 9 loads Hay J & Susanna went to Markham AM. W. fine
19 Finished drawing hay about 15 loads out of big meadow altogether I went to Whitevale for Twine @ 14 cts per lb W. fine, blowed up very Cool
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Br C
July 1890
Sermon on St Mat 5 C by young Saml Hoover Jake Wideman Spoke on it too went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner & to Saml Ramer's (Br S's Emma's) they live in the old Asa Wismer Homestead) to supper W. very fine & Cool. Clear
21 F H & A helped Br C's draw a stack hay J ganged fallow I & Susanna & little Anne went to see old Moyer after supper he was worse again. W. very fine, Cool & Cler
22 Boys hoed & finished Scuffling turnip second time B helped for Br C I scuffled awhile in Mangels AM I & Henry & Susanna took 4 bags Barly to br S's went to Ceder Grove for a Barrel salt W. fine Cool Cler
23 I & Nancy & little ones took wool to SB Lehman's left little ones there & we went to D Shaffer's for dinner then staid at Lehman's for supper got home before 10 W. fine, a very little rain at sunset Boys mowed a small swail at other place Banked Potatoes at other place finished scuffling Mangels & chored
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July 1890
24 F Mowed Meeting house yard with Mower H helped with scythe J & A run lime at other place AM Boys began Cutting Barly behind barn Cut about 10 rounds, too green I & A took some boards to D Ramer's to get dressed Susanna went along to Br S's W. warm, fine shower PM
25 F & H Cut Thistles on road around this place AM they began to dig Post holes to Make yard at other house PM. W. very heavy thunder & rain storm last night Lightning struck Johnny Reesor's Barn did not fire it very heavy rain, fine today another shower after supper. Br C & I loosened windows in Hebron Meeting house so they woup open better after supper Dam full, Creek running
26 Boys finished hoeing turnips then finished Cutting barly behind barn till about 4 PM then began Cutting wheat at other place I & Br C & Br S's finished fixing Meeting house windows this Morning. W. fine Cler
July 1890
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 10C by Br C D Nighswander U Drudge's Menno Stover's & Johnny Ramer's were here to dinner. W. fine
28 Boys finished Cutting Most at other place except lowground & began Cutting barly in east part of field east of dam I & Susanna went to Markham Boys finished Cutting barly PM W. fine
29 Boys Cut F Wheat at home except low places where we sowed spring Wheat it seems to be filling pretty well W. fine, warm I & A & Henry drew in hay out of Meeting house yard & swail at other place & took 9 Bus Peas & Barly Chop to Br S's this evening
30 F & H mowed some barley in Stumpy field at other place & J Cut few acres in field behind barn next bush (it was short) with Mowing Machine AM Chored & shelled Corn PM W fine & warm AM slow rain PM boys brought home Chop after supper
31 J Cut barly for JD's all day F & H Cut fall Wheat in rough ground at other place H Finished Whitewashing Kitchen at east end and & fixed hearth W. warm slight showers at noon
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August 1 F & H began to Cut barly at other place with old reaper Cut well but the last rut of grain wheel axle then they cut till noon with Scythes J & Susanna went to Markham AM F went to W Armstrongs barn raising & we drew in Short loose barley out of field behind barn PM Killed 3 Pigs after supper & H took them to Coakwells @$6.50 Pr cwt W. fine warm & Cler
2 F & H finished Cutting barly at other place with old reaper AM we drew in loads with 2 teams PM W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 3 at home all day young folks went to Br C's W. the warmest day this season, a fine shower & some thunder this evening
4 Boys hoed turnips second time I & Nancy went to Mannasse Frets awhile PM his wife if Poorly J & A brought dressed lumber from D Ramer's & took 4 bags barly to Br S's W. very warm heavy shower & some thunder PM
5 Boys Chored & began ganging barley stubble behind barn heavy shower stopped them AM
Aug 1890
F went to Markham H & A dug post holes at other place I & Nancy went to H Boyer's to see little boy that has his foot cut off he is doing very well went to MN's after supper boys ganged awhile this evening W. Cleared up heavy shower at Menno Burkholder's none here PM
6 F & H Pulled Peas with Scythes east of stump fence at other place A ganged behind barn Henry finished raking barly stubble behind barn I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove Pm. W. fine & Cooler
7 drew in 6 loads Wheat & 6 loads barly with 2 teams at other place till supper & 2 loads & 1 load rakings at home after supper J is getting quite smart he can pitch pretty well. W. pretty warm
8 boys drew in fall Wheat at home AM 6 loads. A ganged J & F drew nearly 4 loads Peas at other place I & Susanna went to Markham PM I dont feel very well. W. fine warm
9 A ganged boys hoed turnips AM J Cut oats south of bush & other boys began to pull Peas south of garden PM I & Nancy went to Manasse Fret's after supper his wife is a little better W. fine Cool a little rain last night
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Aug 1890
Sunday 10 at home JD's were here I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's PM they were not at home W. Cold strong north wind PM drissly rain after supper, very Cool
11 J cut Mixed spring & Fall Wheat back of Orchard other boys finished Pulling Peas at home I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cool strong NW wind
12 Boys Pulled Peas at other place & Cut roads around all the Oats J Finished ganging behind barn W. fine, rather warmer I & Nancy Painted Kitchen & Cook house floors
13 J Cut Oats in NE Corner field got done at sunset other boys drew in all Peas below Orchard 8 loads very poor Crop, too wet. I went for Dr Robinson AM Susanna was worse, is better again W. fine
14 J Cut Oats at other place Finished hill field at Townline & began other piece part of field below barn other boys drew in Peas at other place {blank space} loads W. fine I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Whitevale PM
Aug 1890
15 Boys shocked Oats at home AM & at other place. PM H helped McCreights thresh PM I & Nancy went to D Nighswander's AM he is very poorly W. very fine & Cool
16 F & A Cut & bound spring Wheat at other place where fall Wheat was Killed I & J & Henry finished shocking Oats at other place AM F & A Cut oast in young Orchard PM W. fine & Cler
Sunday 17 at home F H & Adeline started to go to Meeting at Wideman's steady rain Commenced about 9. then they went to Saml Ramer's Cleared up about 2 PM fine this evening
18 Boys finished hoeing turnips Harrowed barley stubble AM Bound Oats in little orchard PM A took grist Chop to Br S's PM brought it home this evening W. fine
19 drew in Mixed spring & Fall Wheat 4 loads & J raked barley & Fall Wheat stubble at other place & other boys brought it home AM J began ridging up other boys began drawing dung on barly stubble PM. W. Cloudy AM drissly rain at times PM
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Aug 1890
20 J ridged up other boys drew dung I & Adeline & Susanna went to Markham AM. W. fine Cler
21 Chrored AM F & H took 3 horses to B S's in Whitevale I & Henry went to Ceder Grove Pulled foxtail out of Potatoes after supper asked hands to thresh tommorrow W. heavy rain AM. Cool PM D Nighswander died this morning
22 Threshed. W Reesor with steamer, about 90 Bus Treadwell & 50 Bus Mixed & over 300 Barly got done 3 PM W. fine steady NW wind. short shower PM I & A set up Oat shocks in NE Corner field J Plowed after we were done, H & H helped to Move Machine to Sam Peavers
23 I & Nancy Susanna A & Mary went to funeral of David Nighswander sermon by Br C on 39th Psalm 5 & 6 V Willoughby a Christian Preacher Made a short address too we went to Menno Stover's too dinner W. fine, Cool
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Jos Wismer from Clinton Ont
Aug & Sept 1890
30 Boys drew dung on stubble J harrowed fallow AM I & Nancy started about 1/2 past 11 for Widemans Meeting house I went to attend fall Conderence when we got there a young man by the name of Hamlin was buried J Boyer Preached then Nancy went to Widow Barkeys & I staid to Conference went to Widow Barkeys for supper then went to JB's to stay all night. W. Clear Cold N wind
Sunday 31 went to Meeting remarks by Old Saml Hoover sermon on St Mat 5 C by Jac Wideman, Umfraged went to Peter Burkholder to dinner W. fine warm Cler
Sept 1 Boys Plowed AM I & H & F drew in last of Oats at other place 3 loads PM. W. fine warm Cler
2 boys Plowed finished stubble began to harrow & roll I & J went to Blacksmiths sale at Ceder Grove PM. W. fine warm Cler
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Sept 1890
B Sowed stubble behind barn H raked wheat stubble & J helped drew in rakings & Oats out of little Orchard which finishes our harvest except Oats in wheat field swale boys mowed them few days ago & they are hardly dry yet. W. warm Cler 4 J McGaw & his man J Raper were here at dinner. they worked at Meeting house at 11th Con they are building a new one
4 boys drew dung at other place on Pea stubble J began plowing PM. Cousin Jacob Burkholder, Uncle Jacobs son Came here PM to stay all night he is visiting all his Cousins W. fine warm
5 boys plowed at other place Cousin Jacob was here till 3 PM B inlaw Peter's Mary & Enos's Delilah Came for Elder Bernies were here at dinner. W. very warm & Cler
6 Boys finished Plowing at other place AM Sowed Wheat PM W. shower this Morning Cleared up fine today I walked to Cedar Grove PM
Sunday 7 at home all day JH Ramer's 2 boys Peter & Freeman & Abraham Raymond
Sept 1890
& his wife were here at noon & Saml Ramer's at supper W. very warm & sultry cloudy this morning
18 A began ganging in NE Oat field F & H dug Post holes at other place H went threshing for W Reesor PM I & J drew in 2 logs & Br S's sawed them PM. W. Cooler a little rain this evening
9 F & J dug Post holes H & A ganged I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. Reesor's wife rode with us to T McDowell's A & J ganged F & H dug holes PM sold Cow Dolly to Chris Hare @ $35.50 W. fine Cler
10 I & Nancy went to MN's for 6 Pigs had dinner at Enos's they built a new house last summer & Enos's live at one end & MN's at the other F & H delivered Cow at Chris Hare's & went to Markham & brought home new Buggy for Flavius @$85.00 I spoke for it yesterday J & A Finished ganging NE Corner field W. fine east wind, not cold
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Sept 1890
11 Chored. W. rain from east all day looks like Equinoctial storm
12 Boys Plowed in Peas stubble south of garden W. mild Cloudy
13 F & A ganged 7 acres oat stubble at other place H plowed in Pea stubble stubble at home we Picked some Cider apples PM. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 14 at home AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's PM W. fine Cool, Cler
15 F & A ganged at other place AM A harrowed at home in Oat field that was ganged F ganged at other palce PM H went driving engine for W Reesor J & Henry Made 55 gals Cider AM W. fine Cler AB's Jess & Martha brought 2 Leppard girls from Clinton or Pelham to dinner W. fine
16 F worked at Br C's in B's place he is not very well H plowed AM. J went to Br S's H & A dug few Potatoes PM Br S's David & Br N's Jacob brought two Waterloo girls Ida Weaver & Lydia Ann
Sept 1890
Stants & the two Leppard girls to supper I & Nancy boiled over 10 Crocks apple sauce W. very fine & Clear
17 J & B went to Toronto F worked in B's place H Plowed. A plowed AM then he & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. very fine & warm
18 F & A went to Toronto with spring waggon took over 18 bus Oats @ 45 cts H plowed I went to Markham PM J McGaw & his Man got dinner & supper & McGaw stops over night. W. fine
19 Boys dug Potatoes, some rotten. J Plowed below Orchard PM I walked to Whitevale PM W. warm & sultry strong wind PM driving rain from South west about 4 PM rained till dusk
20 F worked in B's place his hand is very sore, had a boil on wrist H & A dug Potatoes J finished Plowing below house & east of Orchard then I & he took grist Peas & barley to Br S's & got it Chopped W. very Cold N wind
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Sept 1890
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C Enos Nighswander's D Stover Br S's Isaac & Lydia with Emma Rittenhouse & her sister Sophia & Johnny Reesor's were here at dinner JD's young folks brought Ida Weaver & Lydia Ann Shants to supper. W. Cool. Cler
22 F worked in B's place J & H Plowed south of bush A Picked Potatoes. B & Susanna went to Markham AM W. fine Cool, Cler
23 J & A finished plowing south of bush soon after dinner then B began in Wheat stubble PM J harrowed Potato ground & A Picked them I walked to Cherrrywood AM W. fine Cool Cler 24 F worked in B's place H helped thresh at Betsy Milroys
24 F & H helped thresh at Pilkeys A plowed in Wheat stubble I & J drew 2 loads wood AM & fixed Barn ready to thresh at other place
Sept 1890
Br S.s Isaac & Lydia brought 2 young men by the names of Stouffer & their siter & B Hurst from Waterloo they was here at dinner W. very fine Cler
25 We threshed at other place W Reesor's steamer got done soon after 4 PM barley very small yeild Fall Wheat good Peas & Oats very fair Barbara Stover & her 2 Children Came to yesterday to stay all night I & Nancy took her home PM. W. dry fine White frost last night some things in garden frose
26 F & H helped Peter's thresh J & A Plowed in Wheat stubble I went with young McCrea to get a load of 2nd Class wood AM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. light drissles of rain
27 F & H helped NB thresh J & A harrowed at other place I went to Whitevale AM I & A Cut & shocked hill Corn PM W. fine Cler, a little frost last night
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Anne went to Br S's & A Esther & Mary went along the they walked to Drudges Br S's young folks were not at home W. fine Cool Cler
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Sept 1890 Oct
F. H & Adeline went to Meeting at Widemans
29 F & H helped NB thresh J & A plowed AM J & H Plowed F & A Cut feed Corn PM W. very fine & warm a little frost the last 2 night. not much damage
30 Boys Plowed & finished Cutting Corn I & Nancy went to Tilman McDowells sale PM I bought 2 in & 3/4 in Auger & Hay Knife @ 50cts Herman went to sale too with NB W. very fine & warm & Cler
Oct 1 J & A finished plowing Wheat stubble back of Orchard H helped JD's thresh I took Nancy & Mary to Locust hill station (late Green River) they went to Toronto to Meet Susanna I forgot to Mention that she went to Clinton with the Rittenhouse girls a week ago yesterday, they all Nancy, Susanna & Mary Came home this evening well pleased with their trip W. fine & warm
2 H helped Pilkey move old Church on 11th up to his place he bought it for a driving house F went to Markham AM he has a sore hand we dug out a dozen drills of Potatoes that were planted pretty late
Oct 1890
I went along Townline to tell about the death of George Lehman's wife she died very sudden last night W. fine
3 Chored AM I & Henry Adeline & Esther went to the funeral of Lehman wife young Saml Hoover & Willoughby officiated Br C helped very little W. rain last night & AM a little drissly PM at times
4 F helpded JD's finish threshing awhile this morning then he & J brought load wood from other bush H got Frank & Doll Shod & A began plowing in barley stubble east of Wheat east of dam Am I & Nancy started after dinner with Br C & Beccy to go to Vaughn Boys plowed Pm J helped Pilkey move old Church, we went to Daniel Smiths to supper thern to Saml Smiths to stay all night W. fine & Cler
Sunday 5 went to Meeting at Vaughn remarks & sermon St Mat 21st C by Br C went to Abraham Smith
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to dinner then Came home W. fine a little Cloudy PM few drops rain
6 Boys drew dung on east side of barly stubble east of wheat J Plowed AM I went to Burrows for Powder for Cow Rhody Chored PM Killed Pig just before dinner W. east wind AM, rain all PM boys & girls went to JD's after supper
7 Boys & Br C's Cut Bee tree/ great big Elm in Br C's bush AM got fine lot honey & swarm Beeds dont know if Bees will stay or not they plowed PM W. drissly more or less all day I have swelled face & toothache
8 J & Susanna & Henry went to Markham AM other boys Plowed, began in field that was ganged NE Corner field W. fine
9 H made about 65 gals Cider AM we boiled a Kettle full PM Boys plowed W. fine my face is very sore Tooth ulcerated
10 Boys Cleaned grist Wheat then they went to Markham about 1/2 past 10 oclock I & Nancy Boiled Kettle full sauce W. rain till near noon Cler. PM
Oct 1890
11 F & H Pulled all our Mangels A & Henry drew 20 loads with Cart I & Nancy went to Markham PM I got my tooth pulled it feels a great deal better. W. fine. Cler
Sunday 12 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to AB's H came just at noon to say that Johnny Boyers had come so we came home right after dinner to two Stouffer boys from Waterloo Came to supper one of the is staying all night W. fine Cler
13 A & Henry finished drawing Mangels 19 Cart loads F& H drew dung W. strong east wind rained about half hour about 4 PM Cleaned up again J went to AB's the with Stouffer & then took hime to Menno Reesor's & left him there
14 Boys Plowed I & J filled up grist at other barn H took it to Br S's PM Spragge's began to lath upstairs at house at other place. W. fine
15 Boys Plowed A Picked grapes & apples I sold Cord Hardwood to C Smiths son @ $3.50 W. very fine & warm, saw flock wild geese
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16 Boys plowed I & H brought load sand from Milnes & brought home Chop W. fine warm AM began to rain about 2 PM rainy yet
17 H helped Br S's thresh other boys finished plowing NE Corner field & then finished field east of dam where we drew dung for Mangels next year W. fine & Cler
18 A & Henry brought 1 1/2 bbls lime from Markham J & F drew some wood AM then I & A run lime Nancy Susanna & Henry went to John Stovers J & F went to D Brownsburgers sale at Solomon Burkholder's PM W. fine & warm H helped Br S's finish threshing
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna Anne & H remarks & sermon on St John 14 C by Br C W. rain rain from NE all day rainy yet at Bedtime
20 Three boys Plowed in Wheat stubble at other place J brought Burrows
Oct 1890
Horse Billy has lump on his side W. Clear & fine
21 J, H & A Plowed at other place I & F dug Potatoes at other place AM they are a good Crop but a great Many rotten I & boys & girls went to Br N's sale PM Nancy & little Anne had to stay at home J McGaw Came to work at Church at 11th Con & left his little girls here W very fine
22 I & H Nancy Susanna & little Anne went to Br inlaw John Hoover's Sale he sold off his Cows & Pigs I bought half bred Jersey Heifer few Months old @ $9.00 W. very fine & Cler
23 H helped Br C's thresh with one horse F brought home Calf that I bought J & A Plowed F picked few apples PM began to rain 1/2 past 3 PM J McGaw & two Men had dinner today. he & one Man yesterday
24 F got May & Charley shod other boys Chored AM H helped Br C's finish threshing with one horse & J F & A Plowed PM W. drissly this Morning Cloudy all day
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Oct 1890
25 Boys Plowed & F & Henry Picked some Potatoes at other place they Plowed them out with Potato digger J took Susanna to D Byer. PM she has something like a Cancer on her Ear she staid at Menno Stover's W. fine Cler
Sunday 26 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's AB's Jesse was here PM W. Cloudy Cool
27 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I went to Steven's B.S.S PM Boys plowed at other place W. rather Cool this is the 33rd Anniversary of our Wedding
28 Boys Plowed & finished digging Potatoes AM A Plowed PM other boys went to Markham PM Spragge & his brother Came to finish plastering house at other place PM Adeline Esther & Henry went to Barbara Stover's quilting today W. fine & Cler Cool
29 J finished plowing at other place AM other boys Picked some apples. they all plowed awhile in Mangel ground PM Spragge's finished plastering AM W. Cloudy some rain before & after dinnner. Br inlaw Peter's & Grandmother were here today they brought Susanna home & took Adeline along to Byer's she has a Cancer too
Oct Nov 1890
30 Put in Posts at other place & fixed Orchard fence & F took lot of Chop to Br S's AM F H & A began Pulling turnip & J drew 2 loads wood from other bush & brought home Chop PM W. very fine & Cler, shower this evening
31 H helped W Reesor thresh at Shanks F & A took in load Potatoes out of Pits AM there were not many rotten J Plowed in Mangel ground W. fine heavy White frost the last few nights
Nov 1 Boys took in Potatoes out of one Pit then pulled turnip till noon done nothing PM I started at 11 oclock to bring home Adeline from Br inlaw Peters W. fine AM soft snow all PM turned to rain this evening
Sunday 2 I & Nancy went to NB's W soft snow & rain nearly all day
3 H went to Toronto on train to buy an overcoat boys drew apples to the house brought in one Pit Potatoes & Chored at other place I took 8 bags Chop to Br S's PM W. hard frost last night soft today
4 Boys drew 7 loads turnips AM Picked some apples & Finished Pulling turnip PM
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I took Susanna to Byer's AM to get her Cancer taken out it was dead but it was fast. Esther went along to get a Tooth drawn. W. very fine & Cler
5 Boys drew 14 loads turnips AM then I & Boys went to Lewis' Reesor's sale PM I bought Pair of Bob sleighs at $1.25. W. fine & Cler, beautiful
Thanksgiving day 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline & Susanna Adeline's Cancer is very sore she is lame remarks & sermon on St Mat 6 C by Br C. I & Nancy & Henry & Anne went to M Barkey's PM. W. very fine & Cler
7 Finished drawing turnip 19 loads into Cellar at home & boys took 8 big loads into barn Cellar at other place & Cart loads into horse feeding room. W. very fine & mild, Cloudy at times PM a little like rain 8 heavy shower at bedtime
8 I & H brought home sleighs that I bought at Lewis Reesor's sale (they are very good) F got Horse Charley shod AM boys took in one Potato pit PM W. Cool, Cloudy
Nov 1890
Sunday 9 at home I & Nancy went little while PM to see B Diller's little girl 3 days old. W. rain steady all AM Cloudy & rain at times PM
10 Cleaned 20 bags Wheat AM H took nearly 40 bus to Spinks Mill PM at 95 cts we Cleaned another load PM. W. very fine & Cler H took {11} nearly 40 bus Wheat to Spinksmills @ 95cts AM I & he took 11 bags Chop for hogs to Br S's PM F & Thomas went trolling to F mans bay got nothing J & A Made {blank space} gals Cider PM W. Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM
12 Boys took in last of Potatoes & some all of hill Corn. I & Nancy boiled Kettle of sauce W. heavy white frost this morning very fine today
13 Boys Chored at other place AM Plowed with 2 teams in root ground & I & J took one Crock of sauce to J Murison's & four Crocks to J Malcolms & brought home Chop PM I & Br C went to Funeral of
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old Widow Pike we did not go to graveyard we went to Markham W. white frost, very fine today
14 Boys plowed in turnip ground I went to JD's PM to help him to Measure some fields PM W. very fine & Cler Jacob Reesor's brought Amos Cressman & wife & I Bauman & wife a little while AM I & Nancy went with them to Br C's they only staid about a half hour at either place
15 Chored, Boys Moved W Reesor's Machine from Shanks to our place asked hands to thresh on Tuesday W. drissly & rainy nearly all day
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John & Adeline. her Cancer is sore yet remarks & sermon on St Mark 1st by Br C Ezra Stauffer was here PM I & Nancy Henry & Anne went awhile to Br C's PM W. fine
Nov 1890
17. Chored all day & rain all day. 18. Chored & M helped to set Machine Threshed all the Oats PM about 6:00 Bas W {illeligible}. Clear through the middle of the day 19. Cleaned load Meat at other place & took it to Cedar Grove before dinner 49 tons @ 95 cents helped move Machine to McCreights PM H helped {illegible} 20 F H helped Mcreights mesh nearly all day. I & Gary went to AB pm W Cold wind, freezing 21 Had bee to fire tie Poles at Hebron Meeting house AMH & A helped. O & F chored at other place. I & Susanne went to Mrs. Rharum PM boys dug some garden & drew some wood. {illeligible} this morning. 22 F & H drove gravel on swamp in 11. Con A. helped to fill. There was a sort of Bee The Council pays half wages W. Firs I & Henry took {illeligible} Am.I & Henry brought it home PM {illeligible} 23 I & {illeligible} & little ones went to Meeting at Wadman's.
Second Page Nov 1890 {illeligible} by young I and {illeligible} Sermon on Pm. John part of 1st C by R P Windeman went to Daust Ramons W. ground White with {illeligible} this morning. Cold & Clear today 24 Fired up things at other {illeligible} AM I went to Unionville & to Markham PM H & P brought load of wood from other bush. PM W. old this morning Milder this evening. snow all gone 25 I and Nancy A & Mary went to Funeral of B inlaw John Hoovers youngest child Elizabeth Sermon by Willoughs our St. Mat part of 5th C went to John's for dinner. M. Cloudy squals of soft snow awhile. A fine me boys went shooting awhile {illeligible} ready for killing hogs tomorrow 26 Killed 8 hogs M. froze hard. Cold this morning. very frigid & clear today 27 I salted meat Boys {fisced} things at other place & took Oats to B & D P & B went shooting to (old hollow) am shot 3 Brown Rabbits & one Partridge B & time was up at B & C on Sunday evening M. Cold clear
Nov Dec 1890
28 H went Threshing for W Reesor B went to work at Br C's by the day other boys Chored I & F cleaned frist 20 bus Wheat at other place AM I took it to Ceder Grove Mills PM W. Cold
29 Boys drew home wood with 2 waggons from other bush a few loads from old bush Nancy & Adeline & Esther cleaned house at other place awhile PM J & Susanna went to Markham PM W. getting milder. thawing a little
Sunday 30 Br N's were here, Boys & girls went to Br S's W. Cloudy a few drops of rain this morning Cleared up high wind today. Colder this evening
Dec 1 B & F worked at Br C's AM I & A went to Markham AM J Boys all went to sale of J McLeans sale A Nancy & girls Cleaned house at other place I took 5 bags Chop to Br S's & got it Chopped PM. W. dry snow all AM Cler Cold PM. roads very good
2 Boys Painted inside Nancy & Esther Cleaned at other house all day I went to Steven's B S S AM W. very Cold, Coldest so far.
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3 Chored all day Nancy Esther F & H went to AB's to help Kill hogs Came home again didnt Kill, too stormy snowed from east all day. Boys went to Ceder Grove PM with sleigh, run well
4 Nancy Esther F & H helped AB's kill hogs W. fine about 8 in snow
5 I & F went to Markham PM sleighing fair boys drew some old Pine from other bush to old bush to boil sugar W. fine mild H got Mare Jenny shod AM
6 F & B went to Toronto on Train other boys Chored. W. Mild
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter's H.B. Adeline & Susanna went to B Diller's this evening. W. pretty Cold N wind. Cler, fair sleighing
8 Boys Chored at other place Br inlaw Peter Came for Benjamin he is going to work for him awhile J brought some Mouldings from D Ramers boys put them on doors & windows in other place. W. fine Cler
9 F helped Br C's Kill hogs J & H Chored at other house put on Mouldings at other house AM H helped B Burkholder's thresh PM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine
Dec 1890
This is Nancy's 51st Birthday
10 F took a Cord of dry wood to Markham with sleigh H helped B Burkholder thresh J got Frank & Doll shod I & A Painted in other house Nancy Esther & Mary Cleaned at house. W. Milder thawing a little but Cloudy
11 H helped B Burkholder finish threshing awhile this morning A took 24 Axles {?} to Markham AM F & Susanna went to Stouffville AM boys drew home few loads hay from other place & A drew few loads wood from other bush Nancy Adeline & Esther finished Cleaning house at other place PM. W. Mild thawing a little snowed here after dark
12 I went to Markham AM A took load wood & F got Horse Charly AM F took load Wood PM, we are getting $4.50 per Cord in trade for Cutter & Harness & Cook Stove J & A Painted at house W. Cold. sleighing pretty fair snow blowed off some in places
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13 F & H took load wood apiece AM H & A Painted awhile PM J took 10 bags Oats to Br S's PM W. fine Cold, Cler
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Esther & Henry remarks & sermon on St Mat 11 C by Br C. JB's were here at dinner. A. Esther & Mary went to Br S's this evening F H Adeline & Susanna went to Peter's Reesor's W. very fine & Cler, thawing in the sun
15 I & F went to Markham for a new Cooking Stove @ $28.00 H got young Mare Bonnie shod set up stove in other house PM. W very fine thawing some, sleighing very thin
16 Chored AM. I & Nancy started about 1/2 past 11 00 AM to go to Saml Brownsberger's our son Flavius got Married to their youngest daughter Fanny they went to Stouffville about 4 PM, a Christian Minister by name Willoughby Married them Herman & AB's daughter went with them W. Cloudy this Morning Cleared at noon Cloudy this evening began to snow after dark snowing at bed time we staid all night, we went in buggy but could have Come home in Cutter
Dec 1890
17 got home before dinner boys Chored Br S's young folks Br C's Thomas & Ketura JD's young folks & AB's Jesse & Martha were here for supper Br S's Isaac was Married yesterday to Preacher Abraham Rittenhouse's daughter Emma yester they came home today & came here this evening. Br N's young folks Could not come. W. fine & mild
18 H & Adeline helped NB's Kill hogs east wind a little stormy
19 J & H drew some wood from other bush AM Chored & H brought Chop home PM W. Cler, Cold Flavius & Fanny are visiting their Uncles every day our young folks all went to AB's this evening with them A took 10 Turkeys to Coakwells @ 9 1/2 cts & 2 Geese @ 6 cts
20 boys Chored. I & Nancy Susanna Esther & Henry went to Markham PM. W. fine Mild sleighing t{illegible}
Sunday 21 H Adeline & Susanna
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went to Meeting at Wideman's with Buggy I & Nancy & little ones went to Benj'n Diller's with sleigh Esther went along as far as Br C's W. Mild Cloudy, a shower PM snow going
22 Boys Painted at other house & deepened Cellar a few inches I went to Br N's to Br S's AM & to M Barkeys PM. W. Cler, mild
23 Boys Finished Painting other house & worked a little at Cellar J & F went to a sale in Markham Village PM. W. pretty Cold wind Squaals of snow this evening I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM
24 Boys finished Cleaning Cellar at other place I & Nancy & Henry swept Meeting house W. pretty Cold
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J. A. & F remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C H & girls went to Br C this evening. W. pretty Cold
Dec 1890
26 Chored AM Boys threshed few Peas PM. W snow from east all day
27 I & Nancy started this Morning went to Br inlaw Peters for dinner he was in bed with lame back. then we went to Joseph Shank's was at supper with Daniels they live with old folks was all night with old folks W. mild a little snowy all day
28 Sunday went to Meeting at Almira remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Jac Wideman went to Christian Wideman's to dinner & to Christian Gayman's to supper they live on John Wideman's Homestead then we staid all night with John's he is not very well, result of Grippe then
29 we went to Abraham Hoover's on the 7th Con to dinner then Came home W. blowed up Cold Saturday night. Cold yesterday Mild & snow today sleighing good here not so good further north
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30 Boys chored AM H & A took 2 loads wood to Markham PM F Fanny & Adeline fixed at house Flavius went to Markham PM. W. snow from east all AM
31 H took load wood to Markham AM Flavius & some of girls Cleaned at other house B Came home last night & went to Wedding at Jonas Ramer's Simon Hoover's son Albert is getting Married to Jonas' second wife's daughter Anne Raymond W. strong wind & some snow from east
Jan 1st 1891 at home all day B. & Flavius' were here had roast Turkeys. W. trees covered with Ice Foggy mild began to rain PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & Herman Lehman were here at dinner
2 Flavius & girls Cleaned & Papered at house J H & A went Fox hunting in Pickering got nothing I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. soft AM blowed up Cold PM Joseph Groves & wife brought Samuel Grove & wife from Michigan to dinner
Jan 1891
3 H got Frank & Jennie Shod J got Charly shod J & H went to a sale on 6th Con Pickering PM A got Farmer shod PM Flavius took Fanny home PM W. sharp
Sundy 4 at home Br S's were here H & girls went to U Drudges this evening. W. fine sharp
5 H took Farmer to Burrows AM he has bad blood he took load wood to Markham PM sleighing fine W. fine Milder
6 F went to Souffville {sic} bought second hand Parlor Stove @ $4.00 AM I & Nancy went to Markham got some furniture for Flavius Bureau Bedstead & 6 Chairs H took load wood PM & brought home furniture W. Cler sharp JD's were here this evening
7 Boys put up temporary wood shed at other house AM J & F went to bring home Fanny's Cow from Abraham Burkholders Brownsberger's brought her there
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Jan 1891
girls Cleaned house all day W. Cold windy this evening
8 Boys worked at other place I went to Markham AM bought a Clock for Flavius W. sharp AM Milder PM
9 Boys worked at other place & drew home load hay & few loads wood from old bush I took grist Corn to Ceder Grove Mills PM. W. Mild fine & Cler always pretty good sleighing thin
10 Boys Cleaned stables & chored at other place F went to Whitechurch PM I & J & Henry brought some gravel for the hens from 4th Scarboro AM. W. sharp & foggy misty all day
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St {blank space} by young Saml Hoover MN's & Ben Stover & his Mother were here at dinner young Sam Hoover's were here last night W. sharp AM Snow all PM
12 Chored AM F went to Whitechurch with double sleigh PM they are intending to Move tomorrow
Jan 1891
H went to Markham with Thomas PM. W. strong N wind pretty Cold snow blowing
13 Flavius Moved. W. fine, Cold we took his Furniture over he moved into our house on Lot 4, 5th Con Scarboro east & west roads drifted pretty bad
14 J & H threshed 3 bags Peas AM J took them & some barly to Br S's PM H went as far as Flavius's W. Mild some snow strong wind from north PM
15 H & Susanna went to Markham AM H brought Chop home PM then brought Colts Dick & Jess home from other place they & the 2 yearlings have been there all winter W. fine & Cler
16 I went to Markham AM sorted Hens PM W. Coldest so far this winter H & girls & Br C's Thomas went to Menno Burkholder's this evening
17 H helped Flavius cut wood AM he & J drew some 3 sawlogs PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Milder
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Jan 1891
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews part of 11th C by Old S Hoover went to Christian Burkholder's to dinner & to Abraham Burkholders fot supper W. Cler sharp this Morning. Milder tonight
19 J & H drew 3 sawlogs AM brought a shingle log to end of lane at noon H took it to Green Pines PM W. fine Mild I & Br C went to 4th Con Scarboro for more gravel for him PM
20 Killed big hog for Flavius he & Fanny helped W. fine & Cler
21 F & A went to bring B home from Peter's Br inlaw Peter's they took guns along hunted rabbits got one I & Nancy & little ones went to JH Ramer's they were not at home but they Came at 2 PM & then we staid to supper W. Mild & soft snow going. thin places getting bare H helped Br C's Thomas thresh at Bob Reesor's with Br C's Machine. They finish the Job for W Reesor.
Jan1891
22 Chored Cleaned stables hung up Pork to smoke W. light rain AM turned to snow getting Colder this evening, freezing
23 H went threshing B helped F cut some wood & cut some smoke wood J took 12 bags Oats to Br S's & brought home smoke wood I & Henry went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine, sleighing fair I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy's this evening
24 H went threshing till noon F & A cut stub for shingles & cut Bolts PM J took stub to Green River PM & brought home Chop from Br S's I & Nancy went awhile to AB's PM W. fine
Sunday 25 at home I Moyer's were here H, Adeline Susanna, F & Fanny went to S Lehman's. W. fine
26 Boys threshed 4 bags Peas AM I took them with 6 bags barley to Br S's PM J went with Br C's Thomas to Markham F & H went to buy a Cow at J Barkeys at Mongolia PM did not get her W. snow AM fine PM B helped NB Kill Pigs PM
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Jan 1891
27 H & B brought shingle butt to the house this Morning B Chored AM H took it to Green River & B drew wood for Alexander PM I went around to tell that Samuel Wideman's widow died this morning W. heavy snow AM Cler PM
28 Boys drew home load hay A & H brought home Chop AM they all went to Whitson's sale in Pickering F went with them & Fanny was here all PM. W. fine Mild thawing a little I went to Ceder Grove PM
29 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Widow Wideman at Wideman Meeting house Old & young Sam Hoover officiated --- ---- ---- we went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner Boys cut shingle bolts W. Cloudy foggy AM began to rain from east at 3 PM rained all the way home
30 H & B Cut bolts AM they hitched up Colt Jess PM she went well W. fine & Mild, the rain did not spoil the sleighing
31 H & B cut bolts AM & awhile PM then they cleaned out Ice house
Jan Feb 1891
J & A drew home 2 logs for Ovenwood & took a load bolts to Green River I & Nancy & Ann went awhile to Flavius PM W. mild soft snow & rain this evening
Sunday Feb 1 at home Boys & girls went to JD's W. fine
Candleman day 2 H & B Cut bolts I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Br. S, M Barkey & Manesse Frets were elected Trustees for the Cemetery Frets was not present, I went to other bush PM. W. fine & Cler AM, Mild east wind this evening, Cloudy PM
3 Boys Cut & drew home 2 loads Ice from Br S's Pond. W. fine AM squaals of snow PM a little rain last night, the snow today made the sleighing pretty fair again a little snow this Morning
4 Boys threshed 4 bags Peas & took them to Br S's AM they could not Cut Ice, too cold Ice frose on saws I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very Cold 5 deg below this morning
5 boys Cut Ice drew 2 loads H Adeline & Esther & Flavius & Fanny AB's Jess Martha & Ben Stover's & Br C's
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Feb 1891
Thomas went to JH Ramer's this evening W. getting Milder, towards evening JH R's were not at home, so they went to Jac Groves
6 Boys Cut Ice Nancy & Susanna & Anne went to Markham AM J brought last load of Ice PM I did not feel well. B helped F bring some Ice for him PM W. fine mild
7 H helped F Pack his Ice I & B cut some logs AM J Drew them he & B & A went to bush PM drew 2 more then snow storm from east stopped them. A & Henry went to Markham AM snowing yet at Bedtime
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J. remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 8th C by Br C AB's were here at noon I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's this evening W. a little snow this Morning very fine PM
9 Chored this Morning Boys went to bush after 9 AM drew 3 logs & I went to Ceder Grove we Cleaned a lot of Oats PM W. driving Mist from east nearly all day rain this evening
Feb 1891
10 H got Frank & Jenny shod AM went to Graham Bro's with AB's Jesse to see Horses PM F & B Cut logs & J Drew. W. fine
11 Boys cuts some logs & J drew AM I & F brought load saw dust from Ceder Grove & B & H drew 2 logs PM. W. fine Cler
12 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br in law Peter's boys drew logs & skinned Cow Queen she was strangled in her stall last night W. fine
13 Boys drew 3 loads hay from Br C's AM we are buying it @ $4.00 per ton they drew logs & Cut bolts PM. W. fine & Cler
14 J Drew 1 load logs boys split bolts AM J took load bolts to Green River & boys split bolts PM. I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's this evening they live in west end of their house W. sharp Cler their son Albert was Married to Elisabeth Rittenhouse daughter of Pre A Rittenhouse they live in the east of the house
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Feb Feb 1891
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones walked to Johnny Reesor's today B.B. Adeline & Susanna went to Isaac Reesor's this evening they live on the west end of Br S's farm he built a new house for them this summer Abram & Esther went to JD's this evening. W. very fine & Cler, thawing
16 B helped F Chore & Cut bolts H & J Drew home logs for wood R Wallace was here at dinner W. Mild Cloudy, thawing began to rain towards evening
17 Boys top threshed load of Oat Sheaves J then hitched up Colt Jess & I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. soft snow AM fine PM Sleighing pretty fair again
18 H & B helped F cut bolts J drew home some pine logs for ovenwood we exchanged about 85 bus Oats with old Abe Burkholder's, they want our's for seed. W. high wind from north flurries of snow
19 Boys all went chasing foxes got nothing. W. fine Cler H took load bolts to green River AM helped Br C Kill Pigs PM
20 Boys threshed few Peas W. snow from east all AM turned to rain this evening
Feb 1891
21 Boys helped F saw bolts AM I & boys went to Jacob Reesor's sale PM he sold Jersey Cattle & Horses W. soft & Cler, thawing, freesing a little this evening
Sunday 22 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's W. sharp & Blustry AM fine PM
23 Boys sawed bolts H took grist Barly & Peas to Br S's AM J took load bolts & brought home Chop PM I & Nancy went to Old Sam Stover's PM & staide awhile this evening he is pretty smart, he drives out a little W. Mild, east wind
24 Boys sawed bolts J took load bolts with sleigh AM brought load with waggon as far as house rain stopped hime, rain till bedtime
25 Boys Chored. H went with Br C's Thomas to put up Bills for Br C's sale on March 11th They all went to Isaac's sale on 9th Con Markham PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Flavius with sleighs this evening sleighing about gone W. rain AM getting Colder PM
26 Boys sawed bolts J took load with Waggon PM. W. Cold this Morning fine today Br C's were here this evening
27 Boys finished sawing bolts AM they all went to Kirtons sale in Whitevale PM W. Blustry, squaals of snow
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Feb Mar 1891
28 Boys threshed Peas AM they sawed some wood in other bush PM F went to Toronto on Cars W. strong N Wind. very Cold this evening Edith Robinson & her little sister Alice came to stay all night
Sunday March 1st at home all day AB's Jesse & Martha were here at dinner & Will Reesor's at supper. W. Clear, Cold Zero this Morning
2 Boys & Flavius Cut 4 fot wood J brought fore quarter beef from Coakwells AM went to B'S'S PM. W. strong east wind all day some snow PM, too Cold to snow much
3 Boys threshed Peas AM Cleaned grist fall wheat at other barn PM Menno Burkholders young folks Elisabeth Nighswander & Jacob Groves two sons were here at supper W. strong east wind all day snow at times heavy this evening
4 Boys threshed Peas AM they all went to D Milnes sale PM W. snow from west this morning Cler awhile very heavy squaals of snow PM
Mar 1891
5 F. H & B sawed wppd AM F & H sawed at F's house PM B & J took 6 bags Chop to Br S's & brought home load Pine PM W. very Cold West wind thin sleighing it is blown off the road in places
6 Boys Cut wood F went to Markham PM brought 8 bus Bonansa Oats from JH Ramer's for me @ $1.00 per bus J drew last bolts out of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove W. fine AM, heavy snow towards evening
7 boys Cut wood AM J took 2 loads bolts A took one PM with F's team which finishes them I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. fine Sleighing pretty fine
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline, she has pain in her Eye remark by Br C sermon on Acts 3 C by young Saml Hoover nobody here at dinner Henry Brownsberger & Flavius's, NB's & Aunt Lissy & Br S's David & Bertha were here at supper W. strong east wind all day, Mild
9 Boys went to Cut wood, came home before dinner finished threshing Peas PM W. drissly rain from east AM soft snow PM. freesing this evening
10 B helped F cut wood H went to Br C's Thomas's wedding he got Married to Joseph Grove's daughter Adeline I & Nancy Esther Mary & Anne went to Widow D Nighswander's Elisabeth was not at home so we went to JB's left carpet rags at J Kindy's W. very fine thawing Sleighing good fair sleighing {?}
11 Chored & Boys went to Br C's AM to help get things ready for their sale. Br inlaw John Hoover's came to dinner, we all went to sale PM. a great Crowd I bought a lot of things Buggy @ $5.20 spinning Wheel & Reel $3.00 Horse Fork $2.00 Post hole digger 15 cts Cant hook 15 cts Kitchen Table 65 cts wood rack 15 cts side saddle $2.50 W. very fine about the finest day we have had this long time but the sleighing is gone the most of the people came in sleighs but they had hard going home
12 Chored J brought home grist other boys Cut some straw for feed Hitched up Colt Dick we sold him to J Mainland @ $84.00 Cash but we keep him about a week to break him. W. drissly rain all AM Cleared up fine PM
Mar 1891
13 Boys went to Cut wood did not work rained they cut some straw PM hitched Colt this evening W. rain AM rain & soft snow nearly all PM Colder this evening
14 B & A Cut wood F helped PM. J drew a load into sugar bush from other bush PM & one load into woodshed W. squaal of snow. Cold north wind pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 15 at home H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Wideman's went to Enos Hoover's to dinner. M Barkeys were here at supper W. Cler Cold very strong wind through the day Cold
16 Boys Cut wood J returned his road list at Unionville today, he went with Cutter, fair sleighing, strong North wind Cold this evening
17 Boys Cut wood & J drew out some first class for sale we are keeping the second class 4 ft wood for our own use, then B went to Beir's boys sawing Bee PM & other boys & F went to Madills sale W. rain wind from east I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM
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Mar 1891
began to snow from east about dark
18 Boys cut wood I & Nancy Esther Mary & Ann went to Widow D Nighswanders PM. W. fine Am very heavy snow from north not much wind, very mild, quit snowing about dark, fine coming home
19 H & B cut wood AM drew home some straw for bedding from other place PM Menno Stover's were her they got 46 bus seed barly @ 50cts W. very fine I & Nancy & little Anne went to Manasse Fret's this evening, rain east wind
20 Chored, boys hitched up Colt Dick AM H & B went to Pilkeys sawing Bee PM D Mainland took away his Cold PM I & Henry went to Cherrywood PM W. drissly rain awhile this Morning heavy snow till near noon drissly at times PM
21 Chored AM H went to Jesse Reesor's sawing Bee (Samls Jess) he lives in Br S's house we Soaked Sap tubs & Buckets J & B then drove Colt Jess & I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. soft snow & drissle AM Cler PM. drissly after dark, Mild
Sunday 22 at home H & girls went to
Mar 1891
Johnny Ramer's Br C's Ketura was here B Diller's Came this evening W. mild thawing fast sleighing gone
23 Chored Boys cut straw to fill beds AM Cleaned Harness PM H helped F Clean & Oil his W. drissly rain all day
24 Boys cut wood J drew 3 loads from old bush & A Oiled one set of Harness AM he & J drew & piled first Class wood at other bush PM W. fine Cler, Colder this evening
25 Boys Cut wood AM they all went to J Larkins sale PM except A. PM. W. sharp this Morning, thawing today
26 H & F cut wood I & B & J Cleaned 78 Bus barly for J Pike @ 50 cts per Bus AM H went to Manasse Frets's sawing Bee J & F went to Dumonds sale PM F bought Cutting Box @ {blank space} Wheelbarrow @ {blank space} & Scoop shovel @ {blank space} W Cler, sharp east wind A went to MN's for 4 little Pigs PM
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Mar 1891
Good Friday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Matty Cook was here for dinner I & Nancy took her to Br S's PM. W. very sharp & strong east wind all day
28 Cleaned about 120 Bus barly Torrance took away 50 bus this morning & Jacob Reesor's 40 Bags tapped trees over 100 sap run very fast H went to John Milroys PM they had few hands sawing wood I went to F to P Hoover's sale PM F bought spring board @ $5.75 W. very fine & Cler, we gathered big tub very near full of sap this evening & Most of trees were tapped aftger dinner
Easter Sunday 29 F & Fanny were here at dinner I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's staid to supper heard that old Saml Stover's son Simeon died today of Inflammation on the lungs W. very fine & mild
Mar 1891 April
Easter Mondy 30 Boiled sap had to do it Boys helped to dig grave Br N's Peter & Jacob & NB helped A Adeline Susanna & Esther went to Markham PM Wl fine & Cler east wind sap running some today very fast yesterday
31 went to Funeral of Simeon Stover at Hebron sermon by Baptist Minister by the name of Shaw Henry Stover & wife were here at dinner W. very sharp & strong east wind AM began to snow fast about noon snowed all PM. thawing at bedtime boys Cleaned some seed barly PM
April 1 H & B helped F cut wood we boiled sap I & J brought load old Pine from other bush to sugar Camp & J brought home Chop, he drew some logs for Jesse Reesor PM W. snow thawing a little sleighing, rained awhile PM
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April 1891
2 Chored AM went to bush about 1100 AM & started fire H & B cut wood PM W. drissly rain AM Cloudy PM, a little drissly towards evening Nancy & Henry went to Ceder Grove PM Christian Stover brought back Mare Bonny that Simeon Stover had bought from us last December his widow has no use for her the snow is nearly all gone roads very bad
3 H & B helped F Cut wood AM F & B went to G Duncan's sawing Bee PM J Nancy & Henry went to Markham I let Job of stumping about 10 acres to G Kelly's man PM I & A boiled sap PM. W. a little drissly AM getting Colder. N wind PM
4 Boys Cut wood J & A brought load old pine to Camp from other place & load sawdust for bedding we Cleaned 30 bus seed barly for P Lewis his man took it away W. very Cold N wind freesing hard
Sundy 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat
April 1891
part of 5th C by Br C Matty Cook was here PM Br C held (umfrage) alone. W. Cler, sharp this morning
6 Boys Cut wood I & J & A sowed Wheat field back of barn with Clover & Timothy J too J took grist barly to Br S's after we were done Br inlaw Peters were here today. W. frose very hard this morning J & A drew in few logs at Mill PM
7 I walked to Boxgrove to see Bishop this morning then I & J & B drew in some logs at SM H & F cut wood AM then three boys went to Br C's Thomas's Bee sawing wood PM I & A boiled sap. frose hard last night very fine today, sap running
8 B & A sawed wood H & J drew in logs & brought home load sawdust AM H went to Old Christian Stover's sawing Bee J B & A drew away some lumber PM I & Susanna went to Markham
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April 1891
AM Jacob Kindy's were here at dinner W. frose last night very fine today. roads good
9 drew in logs drew away lumber gathered sap & Boiled till bedtime great run of sap. W. east wind Milder
10 Boys drew in some logs I & A boiled sap all day, it did not run much this PM. A took Butter & Eggs to Coakwell's this evening. W. rain awhile this Morning & again PM. Cleared up this evening, Milder
11 Boys drew in few logs & took away one load lumber rain stopped them I & A boiled sap all day rain awhile AM & nearly all PM sap run a little. Nancy finished 14 qts on stove that we boiled yesterday & 12 qts that we boiled today
Sunday 12 at home all day Esther & Mary went to Flavius' Adeline Susanna & Esther went awhile to NB's this evening. W. Cloudy Mild
13 J F & B took away lumber & put in few logs AM B went dipping for suckers at Kirkhams Caught 12 H is not well I & A boiled sap
April 1891
all day I & Br C went to funeral of Ben White's wife PM at Ceder Grove did not stay for sermon W. fine warm & Clear heard frogs Croaking in bush this evening
14 Boys Cut wood A boiled sap I went to Markham AM Helped A PM. W. very warm AM Cooler PM began to rain from east about 4 PM quit at dusk Br in law Peter Came for Esther she is to work there this summer
15 Chored & Cleaned 46 bus Peas AM Boys cut wood B took grist Pea Oat & barly Chop to Br S's & got it ground & I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. rainy AM Cloudy & drissly PM
16 I & A boiled sap all day boys cut wood, Jess Reesor helped PM for the half day that J drew logs for him. W. very fine & warm
17 H F & B went fishing to Kirkham's W Reesor & Jess Reesor went along they caught 105 got home after dinner
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April 1891
I & J split wood awhile in other bush AM. Chored hung meat in garret boys Made a boiler to boil feed with sheet Iron bottom and wooden sides. W. fine a little rain this evening
18 Boys Cut wood Jess Reesor helped I & J drew in last logs AM A boiled sap I helped PM we finished off in the bush one gallon W. showry AM very warm & Cler PM A Moore brought new Pump for well at house at other place Henry Stover & wife Called PM
Sundy 19 at home Peter Reesor's were here Charley Jones (U Drudges nephew) was here last night & today W. fine & Cler
20 Boys split & piled wood J drew 3 loads wood from other place then boys drew load straw for bedding from other place W. fine
21 H & B plowed sod at other place I & J & A took away lumber boys Caught 13 suckers in Petticoat
April 1891
last night they caught 5 or 6 before W. very fine & Cler, east wind PM
22 Sowed Munny Peas south of bush & early Ramer's Peas east of gate at other place W. very warm & Cler
23 Sowed 4 acres of Oats at other place west of stump fence J & F went to Markham PM I & B took away last of lumber this morning. W. Cloudy. Cooler
24 Killed 6 Pigs AM Sowed Oats east of stump fence PM W. frost this morning cool today B took Pigs to Lewis's farm (late D Milnes) this evening $5.50 per cwt
25 Boys sowed barley south of wheat at other place I went to Ceder Grove AM W. sharp Cold, N. wind, fine & Cler roads very good B & Susanna were at Markham yesterday PM I & A & Henry brought home sap buckets this PM
Sundy 26 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by young Sam Hoover sermon on St Mark 18th C by Br C Br C held (Umfrage) alone went to Br inlaw Peter's for dinner W. Cool, fine & Cler
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April 1891 May
27 Sowed field behind Cider house with barly there was some of it ganged then B & A ganged the rest F came with his team (Charley & Jenny) & drilled it in H harrowed before the seeder with Farmer & 2 year old Mare Jess. W. very fine & warm strong wind got up this evening
28 H harrowed barly & then sowed 6 bus goose Wheat in west end of NW Corner field at other place B sowed about 7 acres Peas by hand in NE Corner field J ganged them in & A harrowed I went to Markham PM W. very strong N wind very Cool
29 Finished NE Corner field with Oats west part H grubbed south of house & east of Orchard with old seeder W. not so Cool
30 sowed field south of house & east of Orchard with Oats & harrowed H grubbed field north of Meeting house I & Nancy & Jake Moyer nearly finished making front garden. Br S's Called awhile PM. & Aunt Lissy Burkholder. W. very fine & warm
May 1 Sowed field north of Meeting house with Oats H finished plowing sod at other place a part east of road
May 1891
& F sowed it with Peas I planted few early Potatoes in garden W. some frost this morning fine today
2 A finished rolling at other place then B rolled some at home PM we planted 4 drills early Potatoes below garden sowed a strip Oats Called (Bonanza) along bush oppposite Br C's house we got 8 bus off JH Ramer they were badly mixed, so we hand picked about 3 qts & will Chop the rest for feed old John Wideman & wife Came to stay all night. W. rather Cloudy at times
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline remarks & sermon appropriate for Celebraton of Lords supper by Br C. Br C was all alone Tilman Reesor's & Menno Burkholder's were here at dinner W. fine shower last night, very fine today
4 B. filled dung A drew with 2 waggons on Mangel ground east part of field east of dam F & H drew dung at other place on hillside field for Mangels
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May 1891
W. very Cold & strong NW wind I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Burrows PM we have a calf that has lumps on its nose
5 B & A finished drawing dung AM they plowed PM F was here spreading dung. W. very Cold strong NW wind hard frost last night, ground frose a little snow on ground this morning
6 B & Adeline went to Stouffville J & A finished Plowing Mangel ground I spread dung AM J & B drew stones off fields A harrowed Mangel ground PM W. strong cold N wind
Ascension day 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts part of 1st C by Br C Matty Cook was here after service I & Nancy took Matty Cook & Aunt Lissy to Meeting at Saml Stovers Br C administered sacrament to them W. very fine & Cler Mild
May 1891
8 B made Mangel drills A rolled ground then rolled Oats I J & F Piled Maple Flooring & Axles at SM. PM. W. very fine & Cler quite warm this evening it is getting very dry, our Creek is not running Ionson was here last night with his horse
9 I & B brought drill from Br S's & 12 lbs Mangel seed from John Milroys he got it in Toronto @ 20 ct per lb B sowed Mangels AM boys Planted 2 bags early Ohio Potatoes at other place PM we bought them off A McCreight @ $1.15 per bag A finished rolling AM he brought home 3 old Waggon wheels from Br S's we got new felloes in them I & Nancy went to Johnny Ramer after supper W. very warm, fine & Cler
Sundy 10 B & girls went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy & little ones went too remarks by Jac Wideman Suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's to dinner W. rather
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May 1891
Cloudy, fine slow rain PM did not get wet Coming home
11 J ganged turnip ground B & A drew dung on it with 2 Waggons & one team I went to M Barkeys for Tomatoe plants AM helped women in back garden PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening there is a new storekeeper by the name of Kennedy there now W. fine rain last night Cler today the woods are fine & green
12 I & J helped Scrub Meeting house B & A plowed back garden AM boys drew dung PM. W. fine warm Cler we Cut scrubby trees out of Burying ground at Meeting house & staked it off the old stakes were rotted off.
13 boys drew dung I & Nancy & little ones went to MN's W. fine & Cler
14 boys finished drawing dung W. fine, Cler
15 boys drew dung on feed Corn ground, strip in wheat field behind barn. B plowed & fixed it ready PM & we planted it J & A
May 1891
laid up fence between pasture & Meadow J McGaw & Willie Wales were here at supper we went Ground Hog shooting awhile this evening, got none. W fine & Cler I & Nancy went to Markham AM
16 B got Mary May shod H brought load sand from W Milnes AM H & B brought 2 loads PM J & A fixed fences. W. very Cold & strong N. Wind
Sundy Whit Sundy 17 Isaac Reesor's were here at dinner B & girls were at AB's I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's to supper they were in Vaughn but Came home early W. Cler & Cool a little Cloudy towards evening
Whit Monday 18 I went to Ceder Grove AM when I got home Br inlaw Simeon Hoover's their son Albert & his wife Annie Raymond their daughter Mary & her Man Frank Williamson were here & wanted to go fish so I & J & B went with them to Mouth of Rouge got very few. W. Cool north wind Cler
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May 1891
19 I & J went to Markham for 6 Barrels of lime AM I & A took 700 fet Maple flooring to D Ramer's PM H & B began digging Kitchen foundation at other house F & Fanny Susanna & Mary & Br inlaw Peter Hoover's went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught about 60 fine ones J plowed in turnip ground W,. Cler & Cool
20 B helped F & H finish digging foundation AM he finished spr spreading dung PM I & A spread AM J plowed A helped PM W. a very little rain AM very fine & Cler today, real warm F & H drew stones into foundation PM
21 Finished drawing stones into foundation & finished plowing our turnip ground. W. very warm
22 B helped H finish plowing turnip ground at other place & A helped Kill Flavius' 2 pigs he sold them to Lewis for $15.00 I bought them of W Reesor
May 1891
early in the spring for $6.00 I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J took grist 12 Bus Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills & brought home barly Chop PM. W. very Cool some rain & hail passed around last night
23 J & A Planted 12 rows hill corn along side of turnip ground AM B rolled turnip ground they planted 8 rows for Flavius at other place & brought home little load of hay I started to go to Ceder Grove this morning met John Weaver & wife & Joseph Schawn from Indiana Preacher Berry & S Connell from Ohio Br S's wife were bringing them to Br C's I turned back & helped bring them then I went to Ceder Grove they all Came here to stay all night W. fine
Sunday 24 I & Nancy took Weavers & Joseph Schawn to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Pre Weaver sermon on St Luke 10C 30 V to end by Pre Berry went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner
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May 1891
I & Nancy & Weaver's got dinner with Widow Barkey then Called at Br inlaw Peter's to supper at Christian Burkholder's Called at old widow Barkeys (Pre Henry's widow) & left Weaver's & Schawn at Johnny Burkholder's. David Burkholder took Berry & Connell to Menno Burkholders W. hard frost last night Tomatoes frozen I forgot to say that Peter B Reesor's took Pre Berry & Connell this Morning & as far as C Burkholder's
25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Pre Beary sermon on St John Parts of 3rd C by Pre Weaver JH Ramer's were here at dinner I & Nancy went to Br N's this evening all them Visitors were there they go to Waterloo tommorrow Br N's go with them, boys Cut & Planted Potatoes W. fine warm & Cler F & H began digging turnip cellar Fanny had not time to go to Meeting this Morning so boys worked too
26 Boys took last Potatoes out of Cellar & finished planting ours at other place W. fine little shower last night very Cool this morning
May 1891
Alf Spraige began Cook house foundation wall stump diggers began work today I went to see Bishop
27 B helped dig turnip Cellar AM I I J & A had a hunt after Cows this morning I Could not find them last night we have had them on the roads this while. I & J tied stakes with wire between pasture & Meadow AM planted potatoes for Flavius & B & J took load sheeting to D Ramer's & brought home grist flour W. a little frost last night fine today turned Cows to pasture very dry weather grass grows slow
28 B helped at turnip Cellar A drew 6 loads dung from home to turnip ground at other place I went to Ceder Grove PM W. a little warmer, fine & Cler
29 Boys worked at turnip Cellar J & A drew dung on strip that we left in field behind Cider house for feed Corn plowed it down & sowed it with Corn AM then they spread dung & plowed the last of Flavius' turnip ground PM W. fine Cler & warm
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May & June 1891
30 Boys nearly finished turnip Cellar I & J took Peas & Oats Chop to SM & piled some lumber AM J went to bring home Esther F & Fanny went to Markham PM W. dry & warm
Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C Esther was here all day B took her home this evening W. fine warm
June 1 Boys tended Spragge with stones at turnip Cellar & H brought 16 Brls lime from Markham PM B & A washed sheep PM W. rain shower went around PM few drops here very warm & sultry
2 Boys tended Mason & dug at last Corner of Cellar J & A planted last of feed Corn in root field AM we drew home a ton of hay that we bought off Br C's Thomas @ $7.00 part Clover. I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine shower of rain & some thunder early this Morning. Cool & Cloudy today
3 H & B drew 2 loads sand AM I & J & B built an arch in smokehouse
June 1891
to boil feed A got mare Bonnie shod PM. W. Cloudy, drissly rain at times I went to Stevens B.S. AM
4 Put rings in 7 pigs noses & turned them into old orchard Cleaned out Pig pen AM B went to Make Mortar for Alf Spragge for turnip Cellar I went to Steven's B.S.S W. a little drissly, fine today rather cool
5 I went to see Bishop A brought last of dressed lumber AM we Pulled weeds out of 3 acres fall Wheat east of dam & scuffled Mangel drills. they have not Come yet it was too dry. W. fine Cler
6 B sheared sheep A tended Spragge AM we finished scuffling Mangels & scuffled early Potatoes below garden & Pulled nearly all weeds out of Wheat behind barn PM W. fine Cler, Cool
Sunday 7 at home all day Flavius' were here PM. W. fine Cler Cool
8 J took 5 bags Oats to Br S's & brought a little lumber from D Ramer's that was dressed & brought home Chop AM I & J & A drew home some heavy
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June 1891
timber from SM to other place PM I went to Ceder Grove Mills for some Graham flour this Morning. W warm fine & Cler
9 J & A fixed north fence AM I took old Buggy (that I bought at Br C's sale) to Whitevale to get Wheels fixed & J went to Unionville for his road list PM. I went to Whaleys to see Bishop after supper. W. very warm & dry
10 J & A went to Johnny Ramer's AM for a Cedar log for stringer for bridge at our Corner on Scarboro Townline Chored PM W. very warm and a little rain PM
11 J A & Henry went fishing to dead water of Rouge Caught only 2. W. fine rain this morning good heavy shower PM some thunder, Sir John A McDonald was buried this PM he Died on Saturday evening 6th inst {?}
12 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Jacob Barkey (Joseph's son) Baptist man Preached young Saml Hoover helped a little went to Br inlaw Peter's Boys Made a stone wall along end of Kitchen PM B tended Mason AM he finished Cellar at noon
June 1891
W very fine & Cool
13 I & Henry brought home old Buggy & left the other one to have box lowered Boys trimmed some apple trees AM we fixed bridge at creek on townline PM. W. fine & warm
Sunday 14 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Cober's I & Nancy & little ones went to M Barkeys PM. W. very warm & Cler
15 worked on roads drawing gravel with one team J is Pathmaster B & A helped Flavius fight fire in Pasture at other place Am they trimmed some rubbish out of the stumpers way they had to work awhile yesterday PM B took 500 ft 1 1/2 wide flooring to D Ramer's for JB PM W. very warm looks like rain
16 drew gravel on Pickering townline 2 teams PM B trimmed apple trees part of the time Br N's Albert & his wife brought Abram & Naomi Rittenhouse to dinner W. very warm & sultry I brought Buggy home from Whitevale PM heavy rain & thunder shower about 6 PM rained very heavy & a good long while
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June 1891
17 boys turnpiked on 11th H went to Markham AM W. Cloudy & Cooler fine steady rain Came on about 5 PM rained fully an hour, ground is well soaked
18 I & J fixed fence at bush at other place B & A drew wood from other bush AM. J & A took grist Wheat about 15 bus to Ceder Grove Mills PM B went to Bee shingling shed at 11th Con Meeting house W. Cool Cloudy a little drissle at noon our creek running again
19 boys trimmed some trees AM they all & F & H went fishing to Kirkham's PM with net, Caught fine Eel & few dozen other fish, Henry went fishing at Br S's AM he Caught Eel that measured 32 1/2 in below tumbling dam W. Cloudy Cool
20 Boys trimmed trees & spudded Thistles in Barley I & Nancy went to Markham AM heard that Br inlaw Peter was very sick then we went about 5 PM to stay all night Peter was some better he has Grippe & Bronchitis W. fine AM pretty warm PM
Sunday 21 we went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Jac Wideman
June 1891
we went to br inlaw Sam Hoover's to dinner W. Cloudy & foggy this AM fine & Cler PM
22 B & A plowed in turnip ground J scuffled Mangels they are Coming now I filled gravel 2 hours at Scarboro road work PM F & H worked too W. very warm & sultry slight showers PM
23 B & A finished turnip ground B began making drills PM I & Nancy went to D Ramers PM W. strong North wind. Cool I went to M Barkeys for plants this morning
24 finished making drills & sowed turnips W. very warm & sultry
25 B got Mare Maggie shod & A Sowed turnips at other place & I walked to SM & got some boards ripped AM B & A hoed Potatoes at other place & J took 4 bags barly & got it Chopped PM W. very very warm I & J made 2 gates today
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June 1891
26 Boys finished hoeing Potatoes W. very warm today Cooler this evening I went to Fred K Reesor's this evening
27 A & Henry scuffled Potatoes at other place B trimmed apple trees I & J hoed Hill Corn PM W. fine & Cool Cler
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St John part of 1st C by Br C (he was all alone today) Saml Smith & wife (from Vaughan) Br inlaw S B Lehman Br inlaw Enos Hoover's & Ethleen Stover & Our Esther Came with them Christian Burkholder's son & Daughter & Levi Hamer David Burkholder Benj'n Hoover & family & Ezra Stouffer were here at dinner & some of them staid to supper. W. very fine & Cler
29 B harrowed down Mangel drills they are not doing well A & J hoed feed Corn & topped thistles I went to green River AM W. fine & warm looks a little like rain this evening
30 B & A Plowed down Mangel drills J went to Markham AM B went to Dimmer's raising.
June July 1891
& J Plowed PM W. pretty warm I Painted Summer Kitchen floor PM
July 1st Chored AM Cut straw for beds & Put in Post to hang gate beside ashouse to go into old Orchard & boys brought load ovenwood from other bush PM W. rain early this morning & till about 10 or 11 AM soaking steady rain Cloudy PM
2 B & H drew 2 loads shingles from P Hoover's Mill B brought another PM I & J & A Picked & Carried some lumber for Carpenter Hague he is working at Summer Kitchen at F's J took 4 bags Chop to Br S's AM A harrowed ground where Mangels were & began to roll PM W. prety warm, fine heavy rain after dark Br inlaw Peter's were here today
3 B & A helped Hague at Kitchen between Showers I & J went to SM AM got some lumber ripped W. some rain last night fine long shower this Morning till after 9 Oc very strong south east wind & squaals of rain PM. J took Butter to Lewis's
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July 1891
this evening we & Flavius take it every friday to Lewis's farm he paid 17 cts today
4 Boys helped Hague I went to Markham AM. W. very Cool strong North wind some Shower's PM
Sunday 5 at home AB's were here H & girls went to Meeting at Widemans W. very Cool, slight squaal PM
6 Boys helped Hague
7 Boys helped Thomas put up his rack lifter AM went fishing to Kingston road PM Caught fewW/ rainy AM. shower this evening
8 Boys Mowed 4 Acres at other place with Machine we intend to get the hay off so the stumpers Can pull the stumps they are nearly done in the pasture I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to SB Lehman's with wool W. very Cool this Morning, fine today Had supper at Br inlaw Peters
July 1891
B & A laid floor AM at new Kitchen Hague was not there B Made drills & A sowed grey stone turnips PM J laid floor PM. W. fine Cler & warm
10 Finished turnips this morning boys pulled Tares out of spring wheat raked & Cocked hay PM, I went to Markham PM W. very fine & warm Cler
11 drew in hay load AM J took some boards to D Ramer's to get dressed PM B & F went to J Ferguson's barn raising PM W. warm & Cler
Sundy 12 at home JD's & Menno Reesor's & Aunt Lissy were here W. very warm & cler H went to Almira lat evening with Br S's David & Bertha Br N's Jacob was here PM
13 J mowed at other place got done AM then Mowed in Meadow NW Corner PM gaurd {sic} broke this evening B & A Mowed fence Corner's PM
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July 1891
F H B & A Mowed fence at other place AM so the stumpers Can pull stumps where the Clover was W. very warm
14 B started at daylight to Unionville for gaurd for Mower got home before dinner Chored PM W. rainy all day fine soaking rain J got Frank Shod & B took 4 bags barly to Br S's PM
15 Boys finished Mowing Meadow & swale Henry scuffled rest of turnips PM I & A & Henry fixed gate north of Meeting shed this morning W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening
16 raked & Cocked Knoll & south half of Meadow west of Creek W. fine Cool
17 drew in all hay out of Meadow loads very very light Crop F & H helped AM. W. very warm & Cler
18 J raked big Meadow B & A hoed turnip I went to Whitevale bought 100 lbs Bindery Twine @ 11 1/2 cts per lb AM drew in load rakings & load out of young Orchard PM W. fine AM slight shower PM
July 1891
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's Old Sam Hoover & Elias Weber officiated Abraham Shark was Baptised by Weber we went to Cousin Saml Burkholder's W. very Cool this Morning warm
20 Hoed turnips A went to Unionville for Pinion for binder AM J Cut Orchard at other place with Mower W. fine Cool this evening I went to Ceder Grove PM
21 Boys A hoed last of turnips got done about 4 PM B & Henry hoed Corn then Cut roads around Wheat A{illegible} went to Ceder Grove W. fine
22 Cut golden drop Wheat about 4 acres next bush behind barn I went to Ceder Grove PM H Barkeys were here at supper. W. fine warm Boys Cut part of thistles in new fallow at other place after supper
23 Boys helped F & H lever cellar dirt at turnip Cellar W. looks like rain
24 boys helped level dirt AM Cut & shocked wheat east of dam
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July 1891
Standard wheat PM W. fine shower & some thunder last night very warm today, Cooler at bedtime
25 J Cut Standard wheat at other place B & A finished burning apple brush in old Orchard AM cut standard Wheat behind barn PM W. fine & Cool north wind all day I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening Cool tonight
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting except Susanna & Anne, remarks & sermon on St John part of 3rd C by Br C MN's JB's & Saml Ramer's (Br S's Enos & Our Esther were here at dinner. Joseph Barkeys widow too) Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here at supper he was at AB's to dinner Esther Came with him W. very fine & Cler, Cool this morning
27 Boys Made a stone bridge back of Old barn AM Cut east half of barly back of Cider house PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. fine & Cool
28 B brought new Cooking stove from McGaws I bought it yesterday $25.00
July 1891
J & A brought load Hay from other place out of little Hay barn F wants to Move it. AM J began to Cut barly PM rain stopping him W. fine shower's PM JB was here at dinner. McGaw's two little girls Came with B to stay few days
29 B went to Corner of Scarboro & Pickering townline with team to help Old Barnes on his Machine for Grading road Barnes didnt Come then Boys all thinned Greystone turnips F & H helped awhile PM I went to Stevens B S PM. W warm showering PM
30 B helped Old Barnes AM I went to Markham PM McGaw's girls went home with me had Bee to take down hay barn & raise driving house at Flavius Boys tried last evening to move hay barn with 4 teams sill broke had to leave it W. warm shower
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July 1891 Aug
this morning strong wind PM Cool this evening
31 B helped Carpenters at driving house J finished Cutting barley A shocked it then they hoed turnips stumpers were here at supper I Paid them $205.00 for 490 stump W. fine Cool. Cler
August 1 B & A mowed fence Corners I went to Ceder Grove AM J took Binder to other place after dinner to Cut barly began to rain about 10 O slow dribbling rain all PM
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & little ones went to U Drudges they were not at home. went to Johnny Ramer's were not at home, then went to Menno Reesor's they were at home staid to dinner then went to Isaac Reesor's to supper W. very fine Cler
3 J Cut barley at other place AM H shocked it nearly all then he went to barn raising in Scarboro south
Aug 1891
of School house on old Johnny Peter's place PM F helped us all day with team drawing in all fall Wheat 14 loads & 3 loads barly. W. very fine
4 A & Henry raked Wheat stubble had Thomas's rake. AM F & H helped draw in all barly & Wheat rakings PM W. fine
5 Boys Mowed fence Comes at Thomas AM Mark fence along feed Corn behind barn so we Can put hogs into Wheat stubble PM W. very warm C Lewis a Toronto Man J Noble were here at dinner today
6 Boys all hoed Thistles out of Potatoes at other place AM drew home hay from Thomas' fence Corners fair load PM W. Parching hot August Weather Adeline Susanna & Flavius Fanny went to Brownsbergers today. they stopped at Stouffville to see the Market it is held every Thursday and is a success
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Aug 1891
7 Boys Pulled Peas west of road at other place with scythes & drew in barly PM I & Nancy took things to Lewis's Butter 17 per lb Eggs 16 cts per Doz Chickens 40 per pr W. warm Parching getting dry
8 J & B hoed turnips second time A & Susanna went to Markham AM B & A helped Thomas draw in barly & J brought Buggy home from B S S he took it yesterday to get Tires set PM. W. very Close & sultry slight shower at daybreak another this eening at bedtime Thunder showers went around several times today
Sundy 9 Albert Reesor's brought Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife & 3 little boys to dinner Br N's were here too, I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's PM. W. fine rain this Morning showery through the day very heavy rain this evening we did not get home from NB's till about sunset
10 Boys ganged in barly stubble J cut piece Oats est of stump fence at other place PM. B & Henry finished hoeing turnip PM I went to Steven's B S AM & to SM PM W. Cler, very warm.
Aug 1891
11 J & Henry finished ganging barly stubble & harrowed some of it other boys began Pulling Munny Peas they are a little too green so they went & Pulled them east of road at other place W. very very warm, heavy thunder shower went over the lake this evening
12 Boys drew in Peas west of road at other place AM J Cut last of Oats west of stump fence at other place PM I B & A Pulled Peas with rake in NE Corner field PM H Came & worked in my place before supper W. very fine & Cool
13 Boys finished Pulling Peas at home & drew in east of road at other place & brought home a load of Oats I went to Ceder Grove AM. Asked hands to thresh tommorrow & went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler
14 W Reesor threshed till early supper time all Fall Wheat & Barley very good yield Wheat about {blank space} per acre
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Aug 1891
Barly about 40 Bus per acre small load of Oats 360 sheaves 49 Bus W. fine AM Cloudy a little drissly PM
15 Boys finished Pulling Munny Peas with scythes . W. pretty warm B Moved Steamer to S Pe{illegbile} after supper
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Jac Widemans spoke on St Mark 7 C went to Menno Stover's to dinner & to Joseph Grove's to supper W. fine
17 Drew in Munny Peas 7 loads then drew 5 loads out of NE Corner field till evening F & H helped with team. W. fine warm
18 Finished drawing Peas 10 loads till supper then J began Cutting Oats west part of NE Corner filed W. very warm & Cler I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove Am I went again PM
19 J Finished NE Field & Cut nearly all field back of Orchard I went to Whitevale AM W. Cler sun very warm
Aug 1891
20 J Finished field back of Orchard then Cut below house & east of Orchard Saml Brownsberger & daughter Elisabeth were here at noon. W. very warm shower went round west towards evening B helped McCreights thresh till 4 PM
21 Boys Cleaned some seed Wheat & I went to JD's AM J Cut Oats Boys shocked PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Burrow's PM I & Susanna took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. very warm & sultry AM rain this morning & last night Cler PM Cool this evening
22 J finished Cutting Oats below garden AM Boys shocked very heavy crop. J Cut spring Wheat at other place & boys shocked it Asked hands to thresh Peas on Monday Morning. W Reesor brought his Machine this evening W. fine
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd J Mensch
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Aug 1891
from Pennsylvania. Umfrage Pre J Mensch & wife his Brother & his wife Johnny Ramer's David Burkholder old Christian Wideman & his wife were here to dinner Esther Came last evening B took her home this evening W. rainy & drissly all day
24 threshed awhile. W. drissly all morning began to thresh about 10 Oc Engine broke soon after dinnner they took it to Markham, weather Cleared up PM boys dug Post holes at other place PM we intend to Move gate east to make the lane square
25 J & A began plowing in barly stubble B helped Thomas thresh J helped awhile this evening I plowed in his place I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler
26 B & A plowed AM J cut Oats in swale along creek in field back of Orchard W. Reesor brought his steamer & started it Cleaned up floor then we helped him move Machine to B Burkholders
Aug 1891
I took Susanna to old A Burkholders for Liver Cure then I went to Markham AM. W. warm & sultry PM
27 J & A Plowed AM drew in Oats 5 loads at other place PM B helped B Burkholder thresh I took Susanna to old AB's this AM W. fine, very warm I got Mare Mag shod PM
28 B helped B Burkholder thresh nearly all day A & J Plowed I plowed part of the time I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. warm AM strong N wind PM blowed up Cold this evening heavy shower last night
29 B helped Johnny Reesor thresh F & H helped Pilkey J & A Plowed AM I & A drew in one load of Oats PM they were not very dry so we quit & A plowed again W. fine
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & little ones went to U Drudges they were not at home Called at Br S's old folks were not at home so we Came home again B & girls went to Br S's PM . W. fine Cool Cler
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Aug 1891 Aug Sept
31 Drew in 5 loads Oats F helped H helped JD's thresh W began to rain about 10 AM, did not rain much B & A Plowed in Pea stubble south of bush I took 4 1/2 B barly to Br S's PM
September 1 B & A plowed AM drew in 11 loads Oats out of field back of Orchard PM W. fine I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM
2 Boys Plowed awhile AM then went to other place & drew in spring Wheat 3 loads then drew in 10 loads Oats out of field below house, 1 out of field back of Orchard I went to Green River this morning W. very foggy & Misty this Morning Cleared up about 9 AM warm today
3 Finished Drawing Oats 4 loads AM Finishes our harvest except oat rakings AM B & A Plowed PM. W. Clear very warm
4 B & A Rolled & harrowed barly stubble field J raked oat stubble W. very warm & Cler brought in 1 load oat rakings.
5 J sowed barley stubble with Golden drop Wheat B & A brought in last of Oat rakings & drew dung on Pea Stubble south of bush W. cloudy drissly nearly all PM
Sept 1891
Nancy & Susanna went to Markham PM
Sundy 6 I & Nancy went to AB's AB's young folks were here W. Cler
7 B & A drew dung on Pea stubble & J harrowed it in then sowed it with golden drop Wheat I went to Markham PM to get wire to make lane fence at other place W. fine Cool this evening
8 B & H helped thresh for Betsy Milroy I & J drew a log to SM AM J A & Henry began shingling old Cookhouse at east end of house where my Mother used to Cook W. fine Cool John G Reesors widow was here at dinner she lives in Cayuga
9 B & F helped Betsy thresh awhile AM then B helped Thomas pull Peas H helped him all day A went to Markham AM J helped F make wire fence along new lane at other place I took Susanna to Old Abe Burkholder's she has taken a Course of Liver Cure now W. fine
10 J & B began fall plowing in Wheat stubble in root field AM I helped F make wire fence A took Fruit to Locust Hill
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Sept 1891
Station we & Br C's Thomas are sending Plums Pears & Apples to Commission Merchants McWilliam & Everist we got 30 cts for Apples & 40 ct for Pears for Basket Containing a little more than a Peck, less Commission & Freight, then A helped Thomas Pull Peas with Horse Rake W. fine Cler B got Frank shod PM
11 Boys plowed AM B F & H helped Thomas thresh Peas PM. W. Reesor set his steamer in field & threshed them off the Waggon. W. fine warm Cler
12 Boys finished plowing Wheat stubble in root field I went to Jac Reesors this Morning A went to Dr Robinson PM he has Asthma I & B Cleaned a lot of seed Wheat PM we are selling a good deal at October prices W. very warm & Cler heavy thunder shower after dark
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's Old Saml Hoover & Elias Weber officiated. Elias held sacrament to such as were willing to partake of it we went to
Sept 1891
JH Ramers after service Br S's young folks were here PM with 4 young men from the Twenty 2 by the name of Rittenhouse & 2 by the name of Hansberger W. fine rain last night Cloudy this morning very fine & warm today Cool this evening
14 W Reesor threshed at Flavius's about 88 bus barly, 55 bus Wild Goose 65 fall Wheat 90 Peas & 175 Oats W. fine & Cool Cler
15 B & J ganged back of garden B helped Br S's thresh & A ganged PM I & M Barkey cut rubbish out of graveyard at Hebron AM I helped F work at lane fence PM W. drissly rain AM awhile AM Cler PM
16 H & B helped Br S's thresh AM B helped JD's PM & H helped Isaac Reesor's PM A helped F dig Potatoes J & Henry Finished ganging back of garden AM they helped dig Potatoes PM W. very fine & warm
17 H helped Isaac thresh AM B & A drew home wood from other bush AM J & F went to Toronto with 23 bags Potatoes @ 45 cts per bag J McGaw & family were here for Elderberries PM
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Sept 1896
B & A went with him shooting awhile shot nothing. W. very very warm & Cler
18 B & A Plowed J helped F at fence W. very very warm, fine thunder shower about 4 PM did not rain very much
19 J & A Plowed I helped F at fence AM B & Br S's David started to the Twenty settlement this Morning W. not quite so warm
20 Sundy 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C he was alone today, nearly all present partook of it the Meeting house was well filled old John Wideman & wife Abraham Smith & family Joseph Koch & family Br inlaw Peter & Esher & Leonard were here at dinner & Henry Boyer & family & Aunt Lissy Burkholder were here at supper W. pretty warm
21 A made about 30 gals Cider at Ramer's Mill near Dixon's hill J Plowed W. very very warm
22 J & A Plowed I & Nancy boiled sauce I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very warm, like august
23 I & A Plowed J & Susanna went to Markham AM J & A Plowed PM W. very very warm
Sept 1891 Oct
B Came home this evening
24 I & Nancy Br C & Beccy & Aunt Lissy Burkholder started for Waterloo got there took 11.16 train for Toronto took 100 train for Berlin arrived at 3.33. where Menno Shants met us & took us home, we spent nine day very pleasantly visiting among the friends the weather was very warm until the 29th it blowed up fine & Cool for a few days
Oct 2 arrived safe home this evening found family all well went to Br C's (I & Nancy did) after supper they sent for us Christian Hostetter & his daughter both from Pennsylvania were there Chatted awhile W. very warm again
3 boys helped F fill foundation for Pig pen with small stones W. very very warm H went to Work at Br inlaw Peter's in Enos's place on Tuesday evening last
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Oct 1891
Enos's went to the Twenty
Sunday 4 at home W Reesor & family were here PM. W. very warm
5 B & A plowed below garden & east of Orchard I & J helped F cut & draw sawlogs with trucks W. very fine rain last night Cool today
6 B & A Plowed AM B cut feed Corn in root field & I plowed PM J helped F Enos brought home H PM W. fine Cool Adeline & Mary went to Markham PM Mare Mag got off the road & broke Buggy shaft they had to borrow a Buggy to Come home, the Mare is blind, nobody was hurt
7 I took Susanna to Old A Burkholder & went to Whitevale got Farmer shod AM J Plowed B helped Br N's Albert thresh AM I & Nancy went with Br C's to take Henry Eby & wife Andrew Nissly & wife & Widow Reist from Pennsylvania to Isaac Moyer's then to JD's to supper & left them at Br C's to stay all night W. Cloudy drissly rain AM steady rain from east all PM boys Cleaned barly PM
Oct 1891
8 I & Nancy helped Br C's to take visitors to Br S's then Br N took two of them I & Nancy took the rest to Markham station they are going to Waterloo J plowed A tended Sprague at foundation for Pig pen at other place B took 67 bus barly to F mans bay @ 48 cts PM. W. Cool & beautiful Cler H helped Alberts finish threshing AM
9 Boys went to Markham some of them rode with Henry there he brought home 2 barrels lime I & Henry took butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM. W. very fine & Cler
10 H & B helped JD's thresh A tended Sprague J helped F draw stones I took 3 bags Peas to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine White frost last night, nothing frose yet so far this fall
Sunday 11 I & Nancy & little ones went to Albert Reesor's W. Cool Cler
12 Cleaned load Barly B took it
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Oct 1891
to Locust Hill PM 65 bus @ 48 cts A Plowed I took grist Wheat 12 Bus to Ceder Grove Mills W. Cler very sharp east wind
13 A Plowed we cleaned another load Barly B took it PM didnt get unloaded Engine Broke left bags. W. very fine & Cler sharp east wind Killed Pig this morning I & Nancy Pulled Beans PM
14 B & A plowed AM B plowed A Picked grapes & I brought grist home PM J helped F & H take in Mangels at other place W. fine AM east wind began to rain from east at 4 PM Cleared up after dark, didnt rain much
15 H & B helped NB thresh F went to Alf Spragues stone Bee he is building a house for himself he bought a lot off Jonas Ramer he had a sale of lots off his front I & J Plowed AM A picked grapes A drew in Mangels with Cart PM, I plowed awhile & J Picked grapes Lorinda Snelgrove was here at noon W. fine Cler
16 H & B helped NB thresh AM I & A Plowed AM J Plowed awhile we Killed 4 Pigs PM E Lewis takes them @ $5.75 per Cwt
Oct 1891
Br inlaw Peter brought home Esther to stay. Ann Shirk was here at dinner W. Cler, sharp wind A took Pigs & Butter to Lewis's after supper
17 J & Henry Plowed by turns. B & Adeline went to Markham AM A got Farmer shod AM F picked apples AM I & A & B helped PM W. fine Cler White frost last night
Sunday 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy she has swelled face remarks & sermon on St Mat 11th C by Br C. Matty Cook was here at dinner W. fine AM Cloudy PM, Mild
19 Picked winter apples, fine crop F helped J Plowed. W. fine began to rain from east about 4 PM
20 I & Nancy Went to JB's AM he has been sick, is on the mend J Made about 3 Barrels Cider AM we boiled PM J Plowed all day A plowed awhile PM B & A went shooting AM got nothing W. cool, drissly rain PM
21 I & Nancy boiled sauce all day B plowed J took 6 bags Peas to Br S's & brought load
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Oct 1891
wood AM then plowed PM H & A picked winter apples, W. Cler, rather Cool PM
22 J finished plowing field north of Orchard AM B helped Pilkey Kill hogs awhile AM helped Johnny Reesor thresh PM I & A & J helped F Kill 3 Pigs PM Nancy helped too Ann Shirk Came again to stay all night W. Cool AM blowed up Cold PM
23 B helped Johnny Reesor finish threshing AM J & B dug few Potatoes & brought 2 loads pine roots for steamer A was at other place H is not very well he went to D Browns sale PM Nancy went to AB's with Ann Shirk, W. very Cold this Morning ground frose very fine PM
24 drew home wood from other bush I & J drew 500 bricks from 11th Con to other place (they was left after the Church was built) we intend to brick a Cistern. boys all went to B White's sale PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cold AM fine PM ________________________________________________________ Sunday 25 H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Altona Br C is all alone now the other Preachers & both Deacons are seceded from the old faith & hold Meetings _______________________________________________________
Oct 1891
by themselves Br C Preaches every 4 weeks at Hebron, Altona, Widemans & Almira. A Esther & Mary went to JD's I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Thomas's to dinner Ann Shirk was here & went with us W. fine & Cler, Cool
26 I & J asked hands to thresh tommorrow he went with road Cart & then went to Markham B & A Pulled turnip AM. A drew in one load. J helped Milroys thresh PM I & B & A Cleaned up barn PM. W. fine & mild
27 W Reesor threshed for us with steamer about 110 Bu Peas & {blank space} Oats. W. very strong & cold NW wind this is the 34th anniversary of our Wedding
28 Finished threshing about {blank space} Oats AM boys pulled turnips PM Delus Reesor helped I & J took 4 bags Oats to Br S's & got them chopped W. fine & mild
29 Boys Pulled & drew in 9 loads turnips I & J took Horse Power to Degeer at Ceder Grove to get part of wood work renewed
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Oct 1891 Nov
J went to Barton's sale near Green River Br inlaw Peter's & Motherinlaw were here W. very fine & Cler
30 B Pulled turnips Henry drew 14 loads with Cart A drew {blank space} loads with Waggon he drew in 4 loads feed Corn PM J helped W. very fine Cler & warm
31 drew in 6 loads turnip with 2 waggons H helped with F's team) rain stopped us, chored. then I & B drew 2 loads of lumber from Mill to F's & H went to Markham for 2 barrels of lime Nancy & Adeline went with him W.. Mild Cleared up PM, didnt rain much
Nov 1 Sunday I & Nancy & little ones went to Flavius's. W. sharp Cold wind, Cler
2 Pulled & drew in turnips. W. frose too hard to pull this morning Cold all day
3 Pulled & drew in turnip W. milder J went to Markham PM I went with him as far as Ceder Grove W. fine & Cler. E Lewis Came to stay all night. Peddler H Myer was here last night. Henry went to school again today he has been drawing in turnip with the Cart nearly every day
Nov 1891
4 Pulled & drew turnip. W. fine.
5 I & B took another piece of timber to Ceder Grove to Degeer for the Horse Power he has to put inall new timber H Made about 90 gals Cider Am Pulled last of turnips & drew 6 loads to other barn PM W. a very little rain last night very fine today
6 Boys took in Flavius Potatoes AM A drew one load turnip to other barn this morning then I sold the last of them about 3 or 4 loads to John Steven's @ 3 cts per bush they are Greystones Boys brought home one load of potatoes PM I & Nancy boiled sauce J & Susanna went to Markham & J went to Unionville to pay taxes. J & B took in last of feed Corn & B brought home Pea Chop PM. W. very very fine & Cler
7 Boys brought home our Potatoes 82 bags I & Nancy boiled sauce I took 62 lbs to J Malcom @ 5 cts per lb Am J Stevens drew his turnip today 105 Bus W. very fine
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Nov 1891
Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Cloudy this morning
9 Killed Pig & Picked load Cider apples AM J plowed in turnip ground B began building wall for outside Cellar door at other place I went to see Bishop PM. W. very very fine & Cler
10 J Plowed in turnip ground awhile AM he brought some Planks from FK Reesor's for Culvert north of Meeting house on Pickering Townline then Plowed awhile B plowed too W. shower AM some more PM.
11 I & B brought 2 Ceder logs from JD's AM I & B & J put in Culvert PM A & Henry plowed W. fine
Thanksgiving day 12 All went to Meeting except H he staid at Flavius remarks & sermon on St Mat 6 C 16 V to end of C by Br C I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius PM. W. fine rather Cool
13 B went to W Reesor's ploughing Bee (he has rented Jackson farm late F J Reesor's H went too PM. J Plowed I made Morter for F he is building Butments for stoop W. fine rather Cool. Yake, Clock Cleaner was here over night
Nov 1891
14 Boys plowed in turnip ground I & J brought some lumber from SM to other place this morning. Henry finished turnip ground & J started in sod PM H & B brought in apples & put some of them in Cellar PM I pitted some Russets & Millers Keepers PM then I walked to Ceder Grove W. frose prety hard last night fine today
Sunday 15 Alll went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy Flavius came for her last evening, remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C by Br C (umfrage for the selection of one Preacher & two Deacon's David Stover & Elisabeth Rammers were here at dinner I & Anne went to Flavius's PM to see their little girl Born this morning brought Nancy home. W. Cool. Cler
16 I & Nancy went to Flavius AM J & A plowed sod B & H helped McCreight to thresh W. Cloudy showry AM, rain all PM
17 Cleaned 20 bags Wheat AM J took it to Spink Mills @ 93 cts PM B & H helped McCreight finish threshing W. drissly AM very high wind & squaals of snow PM Cold & ground White this evening
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Nov 1891
18 B helped JD's thresh J & A Cleaned out Hen house & drew in some stones I & Nancy went to Flavius AM & to Whitevale PM W. very Cold this morning ground white with snow
19 Boys finished paving hen house with stones then Covered it with earth & began plowing & scraping a ditch east of dam to turn overflowing water into Creek. I walked to Whitevale PM to order a heavy Chain with B Elison & a heavy sett of Harness with A. Armstrong W. Milder pretty windy PM getting soft
20 Boys worked at ditch at dam awhile AM J plowed in sod A helped awhile AM then B & A helped H level dirt that Came out of turnip Cellar PM F nearly finished walls at Cellar door I & Susanna took Butter to Lewis's he is paying 22 cts this good while W. fine, Mild, Cloudy I went to FK Reesor's this Morning to tell him that we built the Culvert
21 J helped level dirt AM I B A & Henry Picked load of Cider apples. began to rain soon after dinner rained till night
Nov 1891
Sunday 22 at home all day AB's were here. W., Cloudy this morning drissly AM steady rain PM. very mild
23 Chored. J went to Markham & B got Mare Bonnie shod PM W. rain nearly all day, Mild
24 I went to Whitevale & J took 50 bus Cider Apples to Ceder Grove Cider Mill @ 10 cts per bus AM we all went to a raising of old Hay barn PM at other place PM we have one of Bishps men to help the boys we intend to make Pig pen & hen house of it. W. strong Cold West wind
25 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Peter's Boys helped Bishop W. Cold W. wind
26 H helped Thomas thresh Boys helped Bishop I & J went to SM he took 3 bags Peas got them Choppe & brought little lumber. W. frose hard this morning soft PM
27 B went to Markham early this Morning for more tar paper J plowed at Flavius A plowed at home J Came home PM & plowed in sod A plowed till 3 PM then he took Butter to Lewis's & I plowed W. Milder slow steady soft snow PM ground white thie evening
28 B worked at Pigpen at F's Bishop was not there AM F & H went to Markham AM I & J Cleaned 12 bags Peas AM
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Nov 1891
he took them to Br S's & brought home Horse Power from Degeers A went to Whitevale with lot of Lard to J Malcom's PM W. steady Cold about 2 in snow
Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 8th C by Br C there were Candidates for 1 Preacher & 2 Deacons nominated today Vis for Western District west of 11th Con Markham Josep Hoover Tilman Reesor Christian Burkholder Peter Burkholder Joseph Grove & Daniel Ramer for Deacon all the same except David Ramer for Eastern District East of 10th Con H for Deacon Henry Baskey Abraham Lehman Menno Burkholder & John B Reesor: went to JB's to dinner. W. Coldest day so far. fine & Cler, roads pretty good
30 A Esther & Mary went in on Buggy I & Henry is another to Meeting at Wideman's remarks & sermon out of St Luke 10 C by Br C with the help of old Chris Wideman & Abraham Hoover it was decided by Lot that Christian Burkholder be Preacher & Tilman Reesor & John Reesor be Deacons I & Henry
Dec 1891
staid a short time at Menno Stover's A & girls went to Br inlaw Peter's W. milder than yesterday H & B went to Pilkys to thresh didnt thresh then they Chored
Dec 1 H & B helped Pilky thresh all day J helped & A helped at Woodshed W. thawing some fine & Clear
2 I went to Markham AM boys helped finish woodshed except a little shingling where stoop roof adjoins it J brought home load oven wood PM W. getting softer roads muddy PM
3 Boys helped put up stoop & trimmed few stumps I & Nancy went to Whitevale P Malcom is keeping store there W very fine B took a Cord of of dry wood to Markham with waggon AM
4 Husked Corn W. rain all day mild
5 B plowed in sod J helped finish shingling stoop AM he plowed too PM A brought load of wood & load pine roots from other place W. Cler strong W wind mild Abraham Dover & wife were here at supper
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Dec 1891
Sunday 6 at home Br S's were here Boys & girls went to Thomas's I & Nancy went to F's a little this morning Baby is not very well W. sharp N wind milder PM, snow this evening I walked to F's after supper to see how Baby was, not better yet.
7 Killed our 9 hogs F says Baby is better W. fine & Cler about 3 in snow
8 B helped NB's Kill hogs J went shooting got a Partridge A went to Markham AM I salted meat W. strong W wind Milder this evening
9 H B Nancy & Esther helped AB's Kill hogs J & A helped Flavius make stump Boat J plowed sod awhile at F. W. sharp this morning mild PM snow going
10 J & A plowed sod B helped thresh at Betsy Milroys for Thomas H helped for us F helped too I & Nancy went to Br N's his wife is not well I went to Ceder Grove W. fine & mild
11 H helped Thomas Kill hogs J & A plowed sod B took Butter & Eggs & 4 pr Chickens to Lewis's after supper I went with him as far as Br S's W. fine mild Cler
Dec 1891
12 Chored B & A finished plowing sod (big field) PM. J helped Cler up rubbish at F's I went to Saml Shanks awhile AM to talk with him about buying his farm he is thinking of selling it w. frose a little this Morning soft PM
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 14th C 22nd V to end of C by Br C. Menno Stover's were here at dinner Br S's David & Bertha M. Barkey & NB's were here at supper F's & Baby & Adeline were here awhile PM Adeline has been there since Baby was born. W. fine & Cler
14 Chored. W. rain all AM soft snow PM Deacon Johnny Reesor read Text yesterday, Deacon Tilman was there too
15 I & Nancy B & A helped F's Kill 3 hogs W. rain & soft snow all AM Cloudy & Mild PM a few in snow
16 Boys Chored & fixed Manger in horse stable I went to Ceder Grove AM W. strong NW wind squaals of snow PM
17 I & B took washing Machine to Degeer to get it fixed AM I went to Whitevale for new Harness
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Dec 1891
Double Sett Complete except Collars & Breeching @$24.50. Cash Boys began drawing stumps PM W. Cold Zero this Morning, drew 10 stumps
18 set Horse Power & Cutting Box & Cut feed about half an hour AM works very well Boys went to sale at Ormerods in Scarboro PM H helped W Reesor thresh at Murisons I sold Cow Spotty to AB @ $40.00 B took her this AM. W. fine & Cler Milder
19 H helped thresh other boys drew 19 stumps I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM. W. soft & mild Boys slip back & forth with sleigh, but it is thawing
Sunday 20 at home I Moyer's were her boys & girls went to Albert Reesor's this evenng. W. fine mild Cler
21 Boys drew 26 stumps I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM. W. fine Cler
22 Cut pile of feed AM boys trimmmed stumps A got Farmer shod PM W. rain awhile this morning. Clear PM getting soft
23 Chored A & Adeline & Susanna went to Markham AM W. rain nearly all day
Dec 1891
24 J F H & Henry drew 25 stumps B Esther & Mary went to Toronto on Train I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cloudy a little drissly PM
Christmas day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C, Tilman Reesor read Texts F's & Baby were here when we Came home our boys were not all in Meeting today they went to look for Johnny Diller he disappeared yesterday evening at dusk & quite a few of the neighbours went to search for him about 9 OClock this morning PB Reesor found him at Locust Hill station he Intended to go away on the train. he is pretty deranged in his Mind. W. Cloudy & foggy soft & Mild, roads getting bad I walked to JD's PM Johnny seems quiet
26 Chored AM boys trimmed stumps PM J went to Whitevale AM W. drissly AM blowed up Cold PM
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. Cler Cold Johnny Diller seems all right
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Dec 1891 Jan 1892
28 B & H got both teams shod AM they drew 10 stumps PM W. fine Cler
19 Boys drew 10 stumps AM W Reesor helped with team. F H & B went to Whitevale PM. W. Cloudy AM rain PM
30 Boys drew 45 stumps W Reesor helped I walked to Ceder Grove PM J took 15 bags Oats to Br S's AM W. Cold NW wind frose hard
31 Boys drew 6 stumps AM Delas Reesor helped we cut some feed PM Br C's were here this evening W. sharp east wind all day began to snow after supper
January 1st 1892 at home all day Fanny & Baby (Amelia) were here I & Henry took Butter to Lewis's PM Boys all went Hunting got 12 Rabbtis dogs tore one. Ferret Killed one that they did not get (Dinna's boys were along) W. about an inch of snow this morning all away before night, very fine & Cler F & B got a Fox
2 Boys trimmed stumps & drew home 2 loads of roots I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. mild Cloudy a little drissly AM slight squaal of snow PM
Jan 1892
Sunday 3 at home. Boys & girls went to M Barkeys this evening W. cold squaals of snow
4 Boys threshed few Peas I & Nancy went to NB's awhile AM Aunt Lissy has very sore hand Boys drew 8 big stumps PM W. Zero this morning, Milder PM
5 Boys drew stumps AM H B & A Adeline Susanna & Esther went to JD's PM their Daughter Barbara was Married to a David Weber from Missouri J & F drew 5 stumps PM W. sharp Clear
6 Boys drew 5 stumps AM finish Horse stable floor PMI & Nancy went to MN's. W. snow from east & N East all day pretty Cold roads pretty good a little more snow will make sleighing
7 Boys drew stumps Barbara Diller & her man were here this evening W. fine Cler, not quite enough snow for sleighing
8 Boys drew 10 stumps W. fine Cler a few sleighs slipping along the road
9 Boys Chored AM drew stumps PM W. Cold
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Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke 4 C by Br C I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter B Reesor's this evening. W. 5 below Zero this morning fine & Cler milder tonight
11 Boys drew 26 stump W. fine Barbara Diller & Maria & Barbara's Husband started for Missouri today they intend to live there
12 H helped Pilkey kill hogs AM Boys brought load wood they went Foxhunting Caught nothing I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM, we cut a lot of feed after we Came home W. a little rain this morning freezing again this evening I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lissy this eveing her hand is getting better. it was like a Frog Felon
13 Boys drew stumps W. a little snow this morning, snowing again this evening
14 Boys Chored took grist Pig Chop to Br S's & brought load wood PM I & Adeline went to Markham PM W. snow last night & AM about 6 in very fine sleighing fine & Mild
15 Boys drew a load of Peastraw from Thomas's AM we exchange a load of dung for a load
Jan 1892
of Peas straw for bedding they took a load of it to Flavius PM and then drew 6 stumps PM. I & Susanna took Butter to Lewis's PM. W. Cler sharp, Cold
16 I & F went to Dave Reesor's & boys Chored AM Boys went to Boyles's sale PM I & A went to Markham PM. W. Cler sharp, pretty Cold
Sunday 17 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C went to Ed Moyer's to dinner & to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to supper w. fine A Esther & Mary went with JD's young folks
18 Boys drew few stumps AM B helped Thomas Kill hogs AM Chored PM W. fine AM snow PM mild
19 Boys Chored & threshed peas W. very very Cold below Zero & north wind 4 or 5 in snow
20 B & H drew gravel on Pickering town line from Pickering pit F & A filled teams free & shovellers get pay W. 16 deg below Zero this morning but no wind milder this evening
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Jan 1892
21 B & H drew gravel F & A filled I brought Fanny & Baby this morning & took them home this evening W. Milder good sleighing J went to Markham AM
22 Boys brought load Pea straw from Thomas's AM took Horse Power to F's & Cut straw for hime PM I went to Ceder Grove & to FK Reesors PM W. Milder Cloudy B took Butter Turkeys & Chickens to Lewis's this evening Butter 20 cts Turkeys 10 cts per lb & Chickens 60 pr pair
23 Boys finished Cutting straw AM drew 2 loads wood from other bush PM. W. fine, pretty Cold
Sunday 24 at home all day Boys & girls went to Peter B Reesor's this evening W. fine Mild Cler girls brought Ketura AM she went with them to Peter's this evening
25 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Abraham Hoover's wife 17th Con sermon by Br C on 1st Corinthians 15 C Pr Hainer made few remarks went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's to dinner, A Esther & Mary went to Funeral too W. very fine & Milder a great many people at Funeral
Jan 1892 Feb
Boys Cut feed AM drew 7 stumps PM
26 Boys Chored threshed few Peas W. very very Cold 8 below Zero this Morning strong Cold wind PM
27 Boys threshed few Peas AM J went to Whitevale I & Nancy went to F's awhile other boys took grist Oats to Br S's & brought load roots PM Henry Stover & wife Came to stay all night W. Cold AM, Milder PM
28 boys Chored H & B Adeline & Susanna & AB's young folks went to Mrs D Nighswander's PM W. Mild I went to Ceder Grove PM J & A helped open Br S's Pond & began Cutting Ice Albert Thomas & NB helped
29 Boys Cut & drew Ice I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's Johnny Reesor's were here this evening. W. fine Mild Cler
30 Boys brought Jag of Ice & Henry got Farmer shod AM Chored & J went to Whitevale PM. W. fine mild B took load cordwood to Markham AM
Sunday 31 I & Nancy & little ones went to U Drudges to dinner & to Johnny Ramer's this evening W. fine & Mild
Feb 1 I went to Hebron to Election of Trustees I. Martin Barkey & PB Reesor
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Feb 1892
were Elected for the Current year B brought load sawdust AM they brought load Pea straw from Thomas's & took Pes & Oat Chop to Br S's PM I & Nancy went to J Cobers this evening W. Cler AM soft snow & drissly rain PM sleighing getting thin
Candlemas day 2 Chored. W. snow from east from 8 AM soft but not thawing Cloudy all day about 8 in of snow fell
3 Boys cut up some down trees in old bush into log lengths & skidded the cut some feed I & Nancy went to Susanna Hoover PM. W. very fine & Mild good sleighing
4 Boys Chored H & B Adeline & Esther went with Br S's David & a lot of other young folks to Jacob Grove's PM W. fine Cler
5 Boys sawed wood in old bush I took Nancy to F's this Morning & brought her home this evening A & Adeline went to Markham W. fine
6 B took Cordwood to Markham AM to Coakwell @ $4.50 we give 2 Cords for a Yak robe AM other boys Chored & Sawed some wood. W. fine Cler
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron, except J remarks by C Burkholder, sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C MN's D Ramer's & B Stover
Feb 1892
were here at dinner. W. mild, strong east wind a little snow AM a little drissle of rain PM Boys & girls went to Benj Diller's this evening. heard today that Bishop Gayman's wife at Cayuga died
8 Chored AM Boys hung up pork Hitched up 2 big Colts Jack & Prince PM they went well together then they cut a lot of feed I & Nancy went to Menno Burkholder's PM W. fine & Mild
9 Boys Hitched up Colts again & Chored. I went to JD's PM. W. fine
10 Boys sawed wood in old bush & J took some Oats to Br S's AM they drew load Pea straw PM W. fine & Cler F & J wen to JM Bells stock sale PM
11 Boys Cleaned Peas & Hitched up Colts W. soft snow AM, Colder PM 12 Boys Chored & Cleaned grist Wheat 20 Bus & we Picked 5 Turkeys & 2 pr Chickens H took them & Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. very very Cold & strong NW wind all day I & Herman went to Shank's this Morning he sent for me to Come & talk about buying his farm
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Feb 1892
we got no Bargain I offered to buy it at $5000 but he would not accept it he wants $6,800
13 Boys Chored I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Br N's this evening W. Milder
Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C by C Burkholder we went to JB's after service W. raw east wind AM snow from east all PM Milder
15 H & B helped F cut wood J & A hitched up Colts PM. W. heavy squaals of wind last night, fine today
16 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's Boys sawed wood J brought home grist of flour from Ceder Grove & Chop from Br S's Shank was here today wanting to see me W. sharp fine
17 H went to Old Peter Stover's & to CL Hoover's sale I went to FK Reesor's & Post office AM to Shanks but got no bargain, then to Whitevale PM W. sharp & Cler B went on a trip
18 I went with Br C to S Larkins & to Old C Stover's AM then I went to Markham PM to see HB Reesor Boys threshed at Peas AM drew Pea straw PM W. very fine & mild B came home
Feb 1882
19 I & J went to Whitevale Called at S Shanks to tell him that we Cannot give more than $5000 for his farm. AM boys Chored H took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's. W. strong East wind & drissle AM, snow all PM, wind not so strong
20 I & Nancy went to Markham AM to see Dentist Robinson, he didnt Come Boys Cut some wood J & Henry Hitched up Colts PM. W. fine Mild
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 12 C by Br C went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner. W. very Mild & Cloudy all day
22 B took Cord dry wood to Markham other boys Cleaned load F Wheat at F's AM. H took it to Spink Mills PM @ 88 cts. J & F Cleaned load Goose Wheat PM B & A Sawed wood PM. W. very fine & Cler thawing
23 B Took load Goose Wheat to Spink Mills @ 78 cts AM he & J Cleaned load of F Wheat at home PM H helped F draw stones from F's to Br S's dam to Make it higher & stronger he gets 50 cts per load. W. Cler thawing
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Feb 1892
24 B took load F Wheat over 50 Bus to Spink Mills @ 88 cts. AM he & A Chored & J went to A Collin's sale at Riggbest PM H helped F drew stones W. very fine thawing at daytime & freezing at night C Burkholder & wife were here today
25 B & A sawed wood in other bush I & Nancy went to Markham AM I have Toothache wanted to get it pulled and Dr was not at home it is better now W. Misty & Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up today I went to other bush PM
26 J went to Annan's Sale with NB
26 B & A sawed wood & Cut sawlogs J drew 2 logs PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's Susanna went with me. W. fine & Cler thawing very fast sleighing about gone freesing this evening
27 Boys sawed wood AM Chored & Cut some feed PM J took 5 bags Chop to Br S's for F this evening W. nearly Zero this Morning sharp east wind
Sunday 28 at home Flavius's were here at dinner AB's young folks Albert Reesor & wife Sarah Lehman & Jac Wideman & Ben Stover were here.
Feb 1892 Mar
at supper W. sharp east wind
29 Boys Chored W. soft snow form east nearly all day. Colder this evening
March 1 Boys threshed Peas AM they all went o Jackson's sale on 4th of Pickering where Flavius Reesor lived J bought a 1/2 acre Lot of timber @ $11.00 Philip Wismer & his sister Margaret Came AM Jac Reesor's youngsters brought them our young folks took them to PB Reesor's this evening W. cold N East wind. Cler all day then fresh snow has helped the sleighing quite a bit
2 H & B, Susanna & Esther went visiting all day with visitor. I went to Jackson & Paid for the Lot. W. sharp & Clear JD's were here this evening
3 H & B Sawed in other bush they cut some Pine logs J skidded them PM I & Nancy went to F's this evening Anne was there all day Minding Baby I went to Ceder Grove Mills for Cornmeal AM W. fine Cler, thin sleighing
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4 Boys drew Pine roots into sugar bush with 2 teams H drew too with F's team Cut some feed this evening. W. fine Cler
5 Boys Cut wood A & Adeline went to Markham PM Nancy & Henry went to Whitevale PM Nancy & Henry went to Whitevale PM W. fine sleighing gone
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 14 C by Br C I & Nancy & Anne went awhile to Br C's PM then we went to NB's to supper Mary & Henry went too. W. fine & Cler
7 Boys drew off roots & broken stumps AM H went to Markham to get Boots Mended & B got Frank & doll shod PM. W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to W Reesor's after supper
8 Boys drew roots AM Chored PM W. east wind AM rain from east PM. Peter Pike's wife buried today
9 H & B have bad Cold J & A began Making new Box on old Buggy that I bought at Br C's sale I & Nancy Esther Mary B & A wen to Funeral of J Mainlands wife at 11th Con PM W. fine Cler roads getting bad I & J went to SM for a few boards AM
Mar 1882
10 Boys finished plugging stump fences I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's to dinner then we went awhile to Michael Frets's he is very poorly with something like Consumption W. fine Cold north wind roads bad
11 Boys threshed Peas F helped we Cleaned 13 bags Oats for Menno Reesor he exchanges for seed W. very very Cold & strong North wind A drove one team for NB they went to Markham for two loads shingles
12 Boys threshed Peas. W. snow from east AM Cler Cold PM
Sunday 13 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's Boys & girls went to Br S's W. Cold N wind
14 Boys finished threshing & Cleaning Peas & threshed Bonanza Oats about 2 bush, the mice destroyed about half of them we sowed about 2 or 3 quarts of them last spring W. very Very Cold N wind
15 Boys trimmed stumps AM drew 2 bigs ones PM. W. still pretty Cold, getting milder
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Mar 1892
16 Boys sawed wood AM they all went to Beans Boys sale PM I & Nancy went to Whitevale AM Bought a Barrel of granulated sugar 283 lbs @ 4 3/4 cts Thomas came for Nancy after dinner She Came home after supper they had a Daughter, Martha born W. pretty cold Cler
17 Boys sawed wood AM nearly finished Buggy Box PM I & Nancy Mary Henry & Anne went to Br inlaw John Hoovers they were not at home then we went to MN's W. fine, rather Cold from north
18 Boys sawed wood A drew home few loads AM we all went to Saml Shanks sale PM he has not sold his farm yet but it is supposed that it will be sold W. snowed more or less all day
19 Boys drew roots & sawed wood they drew 2 stumps AM. I went to Markham AM W. Cold N Wind Cler roads very good they was dry in places the snow dampened them a little Menno Burkholder's young folks were here to supper they went with our young folks to singing school at Cherrywood
Mar 1892
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & Anne went to Br S's H went to AB's PM he & Jesse went to Wideman's Meeting house this evening the Funk Party are holding Protracted Meeting every night this week or two W. very Cold & strong W wind
21 Boys sawed wood J took 8 bags Chop to Br S's & got it done I went to JB's AM he had had Grip again is a little better does not go out at all I Called at Menno Burkholder's got 2 1/2 doz Eggs off Davids son Joseph W. very fine freezing at night thawing in daytime
22 Boys Cut lot of feed I went to Brougham AM Boys went to A 23 Malcom's sale PM. W. very very Cold & raw wind A frome east AM snow & rain from east PM
23 Boys sawed wood I & J Cleaned 22 Bus seed Oats for W Hollinger @ 35 cts AM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine & Cler W wind PM
24 Boys sawed wood & Cut feed AM I & H. B & A went to J Burrow's sale
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Mar 1892
PM. I bought Burdock spruce @ 15 cts J has German Measles the most of our Children have them but are getting better W. fine & Cler west wind I also bought 2 Bus Stray Beauty Potatoes @ 31 cts per Bus they are an early variety
25 F H & B helped Menno Reesor move a Building AM H & B sawed wood PM F Chored he is taking the Measles W. fine I brought home Potatoes from Burrows PM
26 H & B sawed wood W. fine, east wind
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & Henry went to M Barkey's Boys & girls went to F's W. fine Cler roads muddy
28 Boys sawed wood drew rails at F's & cut some feed I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler freezing every night & thawing in daytime
29 Boys drew rails & Cut wood I went to W Pettys for some eggs to set a hen AM then I went to see F K Reesor PM W. fine Clear R Wallace was here at supper
30 B & A sawed wood H helped W Reesor's move to Jackson's place J took a load too A drew home roots J returned his road list H & B sawed wood PM W. Cler east wind
31 Boys Chored. I & Nancy went to Funeral of Old Sally Hoover on 6th Con Markham
Mar 1892 April
Sermon by Jac Wideman's young Sam Hoover & a Funk Man by the name of Lehman he has been here in Markham about a week holding Protracted Meetings last week one by the name of Kaufman was holding Meetings & before that one by the name of Hosteller was here Noah Stouffer & Jake Gingerich were here awhile they are running things lively as the Methodists I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's for dinner. W. sharp east wind milder tonight
April 1 Boys sawed wood W. very fine & Mild
2 Chored Put Pork up into garret B took grist Chop to Br S's AM Boys all drew off small roots at F's PM W. very very strong West Wind not Cold. Cler Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here at noon a little rain this morning
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 5 C by Br C (umfrage) Enos Nighswander's were here at noon Boys & girls went to NB's for supper
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W. very fine & Clear, beautiful spring day
4 Boys sawed wood & drew off roots & Cut feed for Flavius B went dipping at Kirkhams this morning J went to bring him home PM. he Caught 60 suckers & 1 11 inch Trout W. showry AM some slight showers PM fall Wheat looking very well
5 Boys sawed wood W. warm, very high W wind PM
6 Boys sawed wood J began plowing Sod at F's PM & H & B helped Pilkey saw wood PM. W. fine I brought Fanny & Baby this Morning she is sewing here today I went to Whitevale PM F came this evening they staid all night
7 J Plowed sod A helped F draw stones & rubbish H & B sawed in old bush I took Butter & Eggs to Coakwells PM Butter 20 Eggs 11 ct W. very fine & Cler roads getting better
8 H & B sawed in old bush J Plowed sod W. fine AM rain from about 2 PM
9 H & B sawed in old bush AM
April 1892
A finished Making scalding trough I went to Ceder Grove AM Boys all helped Thomas move a driving shed PM W. frose hard this morning Cold NW wind soft snow & rain at times PM
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Altona A & Esther & Mary went to Br S's PM Ketura was here all day we went to Abraham Lehman's to dinner W. Cold NW wind all day Cler, roads very bad, better up north
11 Killed 6 Pigs AM B & A sawed in other bush PM H got F's mare Jenny shod PM W. Cler & Cold NW wind all day frose hard last night, a little snow last night
12 H took 6 Pigs to Toronto @ $6.00 per Cwt 802 bls other boys worked at F's AM sawed Pine behind woodshed PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM I took 4 bus Peas to Br S's PM W. very cold NW wind all day
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13 I & Nancy went to JB's he is not very well yet Boys helped F they plowed PM. W. sharp wind from north roads getting better, fine & Cler
14 Boys helped F Plow & draw stones H worked at Pilkeys PM he wants him by the day for awhile I took Butter to Coakwells & went to Markham PM W. Cler some NW wind
Good Friday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Henry & Anne. Anne is not well & Henry staid with her remarks & sermon on St John part of 19 C by Br C I & Nancy went to Br C's PM. W. fine & Cler all day Cool
16 H was a Pilkeys Boys helped F I went to Markham bought the Shank farm @ $5,500 off W Fleming he had a claim on it then he bought all the other Claims to same himself he has it rented to Benj Burkholder for one year I get the next. W. very fine & Cler
17 Easter Sunday I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Burkholder sermon on
April 1892
St Mat part of 18 C by Br C went to Jos Barkey's widows to dinner W. very very fine & Cler Cold air from the north roads very good
Easter Monday 18 I & A went to Markham I wanted to see HB Reesor & W Fleming we had a Bargain for $500 Cash & $5000 next 1st of April I took a notion to pay $2500 cash & we arranged it so Fanny & Baby were here all day B plowed at Pilkeys J & H brought new spring tooth Cultivator from Locust Hill then they had a holiday W. very fine Dentist Robinson Came to stay all night
19 Boys helped F J got Farmer shod AM A ganged in furrows & B harrowed PM W. fine some warmer we have frost every night this good while Dentist fixed Nancy's {illegible scribble} teeth & filled a few for Adeline stays all night again
20 B grubbed with old seeder we could not get Teeth on new Cultivator 2 young Gohm boys were here & put
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them on in a sort of way so that B used it PM & we sowed a little spring wheat this evening W. very fine & warm east wind yet
21 B finished sowing spring wheat about 3 acres of root ground & sowed Oats in same field until noon rain all PM strong from east Cleaned seed grain PM I brought home scholars
22 Boys helped F draw off roots AM B finished sowing field east of dam about 3 acres Colorado spring wheat the balance Oats I Cultivated awhile in big sod field with new spring tooth Cultivator PM it works very well then I wen to F Crawfords to engage pasture for some Colts W. foggy this Morning Cleared up fine today H is at Pilkys every day 23 Susanna & Mary went to Stouffville. PM
23 J B & A sowed big sod filed with Munny Peas J harrowed
April 1892
with big 3 year old Colts he has bee driving them this while they work very well I & Nancy went to Markham AM we finished up the purchase of the Shank farm Paid down $2500 & gave a Mortgage for $3000 it is leased to B Burkholder for one year @ $325 rent which we get W. very fine & warm blowed up squaaly & Cool this evening
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & Anne went to B Dillers H Susanna & Esther went to Isaac Reesor's PM. W. frose hard this morning Clear & Cool today
25 B drew roots at F's I & A & Henry Picked Stones into furrows in clover AM B Cultivated A & J harrowed in field back of Orchard PM. W. fine & Cool
26 I helped scrub Meeting house & fixed some of graveyard fence
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Boys sowed field back of Orchard with Oats B A & J harrowed filed south of house. W. very fine & Clear frost last night I took 6 bus Barly & Oats Chop to Br S's to get it chopped PM
27 Boys sowed field south of house & east of Orchard with oats A harrowed part of NE Corner field W. fine Cler, east wind a little rain towards evening
28 Boys sowed about 5 acres in east part of NE Corner of field 2 bags Munny Peas & 3 bags Oats I took Butter & Eggs to Coakwells PM Nancy went with Me to F's W. very fine & warm A dug garden at Br C's PM
29 B helped plow at F's J rolled AM J helped draw roots at F's PM A rolled awhile PM then fixed roller I brought 100 lbs shorts from P Hoover's AM I & Henry dug garden J planted some Potatoes PM W. fine & Cler, Cold N wind papers say there is snow in Manitoba
April 1892 May
30 J & B helped F A rolled in Pea field PM Burrows & Brodie the Veterinary dissected a lump out of Colt Billys side it has been there over a year W. fine I was not well today have Dysentry
Sunday May 1 all went to Meeting except Adeline she is not very well remarks by C Burkholder on St Mat 26 C sermon by Br C on St Mat 27 C Lords Supper was Celebrated P.B Joseph Groves youngsters & A Lehman's youngsters & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here at dinner & MN's at supper Jesse staid too W. drissly rain through the middle of the day
2 Chored. W. nice steady rain nearly all day fine & warm
3 Boys helped Flavius AM B helped Thomas kill 7 Pigs I & Susanna went to Markham AM I & A filled 4 Barls with apples PM W. Cloudy AM
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Heavy shower & little thunder PM nice & growing weather
4 J & A helped Flavius H helped Pilkey take a fat Cow to Butcher at Ellesons B went to Toronto 4 Barrels apples @ $2.00 for a part Barl of Spies $2.25 each for 2 Bals Greenings $1.50 for 1 Bal Russets W. fine warm Cler I walked to Ceder Grove AM went to JD's done some grafting PM
5 Boys helped Flavius W. cloudy drissly rain nearly all PM Ionson Came with his horse to stay all night J & Henry harrowed & ganged mangel ground
6 Boys hlepd Flavius W. Cool & Cloudy
7 B Plowed at F's I & H went to Markham AM I & A helped M Barkey & PB Reesor fix graveyard fence J H & Henry drew stones off grain field PM W Cler Cool
Sunday 8 H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy Mary Henry & Anne walked to JD's they were not at home AM then we walked to Will Reesor's PM (they live on Jackson's place) we were there about
May 1892
an hour when A Came for us PB Reesor had come so we Came home W. fine Cler
9 B helped F. AM J rolled AM H was at Pilkey A dug garden at Br C's Henry rolled PM J & B brought load rails from other place & load sawdust W. fine warm PM
10 H B & A drwe dung on Mangel ground I & J took 6 bags Pea & Oats to Br S & then went to Crawfords to engage Pasture for 3 yearling Colts I spoke for 2 2 year olds a few weeks ago J finished rolling & brought home Chop PM. W. strong Cold east wind all day.
11 Boys Chored all day W. showry AM rain nearly all PM, warm
12 J & A took grist Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped H & B brought Jag of turnips from F's & 1/2 ton hay from Pilkeys AM Boys fixed fences PM I & Br C went to JD's PM their son Johnny has went away again he disappeared on Tuesday and they can hear no account of him
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W. very fine & growing weather I & Br C went down spring Creek from new road to the little rouge then up the east bank to Diller's west from buildings Dillers have been to every station from Claremont to Pickering to Toronto on Pacific & Grand Trunk lines & today B Diller is in Toronto to notify Detectives & advertise in Daily Globe
13 B & A helped F all day I & J brought some lumber to Make gates I went to JD's this morning (no news) H was at Pilkeys AM I J & H went to help look for Johnny Diller PM we searched both Rouge's from Br S's bridge to Dead water & up to Kirkham' Mill on big Rouge W. very fine & warm (found no sign) Henry & Anne have old fashioned Measles The German Measles have been through the Country a few Months ago
14 B & A helped F make fences J & A ganged root ground I & Nancy went awhile to JD's PM no work of Johnny yet W. fine & warm
May 1892
Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks on St Luke 28 by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 23 rd C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated today went to Menno Stover's to dinner W. Cloudy all day rain part of way Coming home Anne is in bed with Measles
16 B & A got up at 3 AM went fishing F went & brought them home got back at 3 PM they got about 240 suckers & Catfish J & H brougt 30 bus turnips from Thomas's H got Mare Bonnie shod then they drew some dung W. fine strong west wind JB's Called PM B went with F's Man Jesse Shank Peddling suckers this evening they sold about 100 @ 25 cts per doz
17 Boys plowed Mangel ground J harrowed with Colts H worked at Johnny Reesors PM W. fine & warm
18 Sowed Mangels & 6 drills feed corn in west end of NE Corner field H worked at Johnny Reesor's AM
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H & girls & Fanny went to Wideman's meeting house PM Funk Party done some Baptising Old Wismer & Weber from Waterloo Officiated for them J & A took Colts Fly & Polly to Crawfords after dinner W. fine warm, strong W. wind
19 Boys drew dung on turnip ground J rolled at F's AM Chored PM W. strong very strong east wind AM rain PM R Wallace was here at noon & PM
20 Boys all helped F make fence I & Nancy went to Markham AM to Dentist got Nancys teeth fixed I & Susanna went to Prince's filed Picked a lot of Mushrooms W. rather Cloudy, Clearned up fine
21 Chored Cleaned grist last of Wheat about 25 Bus. Br S's David & Bertha brought 4 young Funkites from Waterloo to supper W. rain all day more or less
Sunday 22 at home all day W. Cloudy drissly rain through to the Middle of the day
May 1892
23 Boys helped F at fences H took grist Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills PM I got bag Corn cracked at Br S's AM W. Cloudy drissly rain at times
24 Chored J & H went to Crawfords Pasture to see about Colts they had got out of pasture they are all night Burrows was here to Castrate 2 Colts Tom Myer's & family were here PM W. fine & Clear nearly all day
25 B went to Markham H took fat Cow Tidy to Lewis's farm @ $35.00 AM Boys drew dung PM I & Henry planted 4 drills sugar Cane PM Br C & Beccy Came PM with her sister Leah & her Man Jcob Steinger they staid to supper then I & Nancy took them to John Cobers to stay all night W. very fine & warm clouded up after supper rained fine shower we heard last night that Johnny Diller wrote a letter to Reuben Stevens stating that he is in Kingston working in a factory
Ascension day 26 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's Grandmother had Erysipalis is better again W. shower this morning another this evening fine & warm
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Br S's brought Joseph Weber & wife from Waterloo to stay all night
27 I & Nancy took Weber's first awhile to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's then to AB's to dinner then to M Barkey's to supper then to Colin Reesor's & left them to stay all night. W. fine Cool Cler Boys helped F make fence
28 J & A plowed patch ground H filled dung at Pilkeys B was there yesterday I & Henry went to Kirkhams fishing with hook & line with Jacob Stevens Ketura & his wife went along to gather mushrooms they got a fine lot & we got a fine lot of fish W. fine & Cler
Sundy 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 16 C 13 V to end of Chap by Jacob Weber from Ohio Joseph Grove's Menno Burkholder's young folks AB's young folks Susan Hoover & Enos Hoover's were here at dinner Johnny Reesor's brought Pr Jacob Weber Blosses & wife & Christian Lehman from Mahoning Ohio
May 1892 June
to stay all night W. rain this morning Cloudy most of the day
30 I & Nancy took visitors awhile to Br C's then awhile to JD's then JD's helped us to take them to Br S's to dinner then we Came home planted some potatoes B & A took 3 yearling colts to Crawfords AM W. very fine warm & Cler
31 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by Jacob Weaver went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner friends were all there {illegible scribble} boys finished planting potatoes & corn W. very fine & warm roads good
June 1 boys drew dung on turnip ground A & Thomas's helped one another to wash sheep W. very very warm Thunder shower last night another went around this evening
2 Boys drew dung I went to Br S's this morning they started to Waterloo with the Ohio visitors then I trimmed F's Orchard PM & helped Nancy make garden W. very very warm thunder shower west around towards evening steady rain at bedtime
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3 Boys carried Potatoes out of Cellar AM Plowed in turnip ground PM W. rain last night warm today
4 Chored AM finished gate & hung it at root field PM H went to Markham PM W. rainy AM Cloudy PM. B & Susanna went visiting with Jacob & Sophia Rittenhouse & Alice Culp they were here last night
Whit Sunday 5 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's PM H & girls went to Johnny Ramer's W. foggy AM very warm & Cler PM very heavy rain about supper time
Whit Monday 6 at home Boys & girls went fishing with Flavius & Br inlaw Peter's W. fine & Cler I & Anne went to Steven's bush for Mushrooms PM got fine lot
7 B sheared sheep boys drew dung on strip back of barn plowed it & sowed it with Cow Corn planted 3 drills white beans & fixed some fence W. fine & Cler Cool
8 Boys plowed H worked at NB's PM B helped F putty windows in Kitchen PM W. Thunder shower this morning Cler today
June 1892
9 H worked at NB's B putied windows awhile & Chored I & Henry went to Whitevale AM J took Oats to Br S's W. rain AM & PM
10 B & J drew logs AM B sheared R Milroys sheep 16 & 5 for A McCreight PM W. very fine & warm
11 I & J drew logs AM J & A drew PM. W. fine & warm A & Nancy went to Lots for Coils for Washing Machine
Sunday 12 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's A Esther & Mary went too remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part 6 C by C Burkholder wen to Joseph Koch's to dinner & to Saml Ramer's to supper W very very warm
13 J drew logs A & F Cut B went on a trip on Saturday Morning Came back this evening W. very very warm
14 J & A drew logs I & Susanna went to Markham AM B began building straight fence at Br S's we hav a Job of building about 30 rods H is at NB's every day helping dig turnip Cellar. W. not quite so warm
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15 J & A drew logs I went to JD's for a fleece of Black wool @ 17 cts per lb this morning brought Fanny & Baby & took them home again she was here sewing yesterday & today. W. fine & Cooler
16 A got Trucks fixed & got Horses shod J scuffled some Mangels & I helped B set posts at Br S's AM J & A drew few logs I & Anne sorted 2 Bus Russet apples PM W. very very warm Br N's brought Amos Moyer & his two sisters Matty & Caty to stay all night Caty was not well so I took them to I Moyers & brought Amos to stay here all night
17 I & Nancy started to visit with Amos & Matty (Caty is sick yet) then as we were starting Br inlaw Peters & Grandmother Came after they were gone we went to JD's to supper & left Amos & Matty at Moyer's A & J scuffled Mangels Cultivated & rolled turnip ground W. very warm AM fine & Cool PM
18 J & A plowed turnip ground I & Nancy started after dinner took one bushel russets to McGaw's @ 60 ct then went to Joseph Hoovers on 7th Con Markham to supper then went to Tilman Culp's they were not at home then we went to Abraham Grove's & staid all night
June 1892
W. fine & Cool
Sunday 19 went to Meeting at Almira remarks by C Burkholder sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Christian Wideman's to dinner & to John Wideman's to supper then to Tilmon Culp's to stay all night W. fine AM very heavy rain after 6 PM light rain going to Culp's
20 went to Saml Brownsberger's to dinner then came home W fine AM heavy rain at north end of Markham about 3 PM none here boys drew few logs & took away some lumber B finished fence at Br S's AM
21 Boys finished plowing turnip ground I & A took away one load lumber PM W. very warm shower at bedtime
22 A made turnip drills B went to Garland's raising this morning got home about 3 PM then he & J sowed turnips w. very warm slight shower this evening
23 Boys hoed Mangels, finished & hoed some sugar Cane J Mowed Meeting house yard
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this morning & took away one load lumber AB Called PM with his Uncle Martin Hoover from Indiana W. fine warm
24 Boys finished hoeing Cane & some feed Corn then Topped Thistles I got few bus Peas Chopped at Br S's AM & few bus barly PM W. fine warm
25 B worked at Br S's H drove Pilkeys team drawing gravel J & A drove our 2 teams & I filled we drew from Br N's bush for Markham Satute {sic} labor W. very fine & Cool
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Christian Burkholder Christian Gayman's & Jacob Groves & David Stover were here at dinner, Flavius' at supper W. very fine June day
27 B & H finished road work with one team J & A scuffled potatoes & Mowed fence Corners W. shower this Morning, very heavy after dinner & some thunder Br C's brought Abraham Rickert & wife from Medina Ohio to stay all night
June 1892 July
28 I & Nancy went visiting with Rickerts first to Aunt Lissys then to AB's & to M Barkeys to dinner then to JD's & to Peters & to Br N's to supper & to Br S's & left them to stay all night W. fine & Cler
29 I & Nancy Mary Henry & Anne took Wool to S Lehmans boys took away last of lumber J brought 4 Barrels of lime from Markham boys dug foundation for shed at F's yesterday w. slight shower this Morning, heavy rain after dinner another at Markham as we were coming home
30 Chored AM B began building foundation wall at F's PM H & Jesse Shank cut some Hemlock logs J mowed few acres in new Clover behind barn PM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W heavy rain this morning fine today Cool this evening
July 1 B began building foundation wall for shed at F's H attended him J scuffled Corn A drew home some wood AM
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they hoed PM Br N's brought Pre Joseph Wismer & wife here to dinner I & Nancy went with them to Johnny Reesor's then to M Barkey's & to Jac Reesor's they were not at home then we went to Mannasse Frets's to supper & left them there W. fine AM heavy showers 6 PM
2 B finished wall A tended him H worked for Br S's W. fine AM Cloudy PM heavy steady rain this evening rainy yet bedtime
Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on 1st C 1st {illegible} St Peter by Joseph Wismer went to MN's after service W. rain last night slacked a little this morning then rained all day, didnt get very wet
4 H B & A went fishing to Mouth of Rouge, got 5 I & B drew 2 logs PM W. fine & Cler creek not very high
5 Boys drew 5 logs & scuffled Corn & Potatoes. W. fine & Cler they turned the Clover that was Cut on Thursday W. very fine I & Henry went fishing with Hook & line to Br N's flats caught about 50 Chubs, mostly small ones
July 1892
6 Boys Chored AM H went to Simon Reesor's raising near Markham PM I & B & A drew in 4 loads hay J cut few acres. W. very fine & Cler
7 J Cut little Orchard & piece in Meadow AM boys split oven wood & cut wood at dam for the steamer J & A brought load pine from other place & then drew the wood for steamer behind barn W. very fine warm & Cler
8 Boys Chored AM drew in 5 loads hay PM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. very warm fine & Cler I & A went to the Shank farm after supper & took off broken barn door Hinge & I took it to Steven's & got it fixed I & J Bishop were there last evening to examine the barn he will Make out a Bill of timber for the building of a new one
9 drew in 5 loads Hay AM F & Jesse helped then Boys helped F draw in 8 loads PM & J finished Mowing East of Meadow W. warm Cler
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Sunday 10 at home Flavius's were here PM. H & Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Wideman's W. warm & fine
11 A scuffled turnips J Cut swale in field east of orchard a part north of old Orchard he Cut it with mowing Machine & then they turned hay in meadow I went to Coakwells AM Boys sprouted lot of potatoes & Cocked hay PM. W. very very warm heavy thunder shower went around north PM little sprinkle here
12 B & A helped JD's shingle on barn at B Dillars & I went to Markham AM J & H Cut Ceder Post at Shank swamp & took it to F's & drew in 2 loads hay AM they drew 5 loads PM & then raised shed at F's after supper W. very very warm & Cler
13 B went to Toronto 21 bags potatoes @ 30 cts per bag I & other boys finished haying drew in {blank space} loads W. very warm AM shower went around south PM Cooler after it I & H brought load of lumber from SM to F's this morning
14 B got Frank shod I & other boys hoed Cane & few turnips J scuffed boys opened ditch from barnyard PM W. pretty warm
July 1892
15 Boys Cleaned away dung behind Pigpen AM H mowed fence Corners & A shovel plowed Potatoes PM they all went to F's after supper to help Cock hay very ver strong wind & heavy rain & thunder stopped them about 6 oclock rained very heavy, it was very warm today, Cooler now
16 I & H drew away 2 loads Hemlock & A split oven wood J went to Crawfords to look at Colts some of them have distemper Boys thinned turnips PM they helped F's Man Cock hay after supper & H helped Thomas's man draw in hay after supper W. very fine & Cool & Cler
17 Sunday H Esther & Mary went to Funk Meeting at Widemans they wanted to go to see Grandmother so they went there for dinner we were at home all day Henry Adeline & Susanna took a drive through Dixie & old Mill Hollow PM. W. very very fine & Cler
18 B went to work at Br S's he was there Friday & Saturday H was at JD's AM & at Pilkeys PM J & A hoed turnip I & J brought away last load lumber this Morning then we hung barn door at Shanks place before dinner I & J went to look
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at Colts after dinner they are doing well J & A brought in fence Corner hay after supper. W. very fine & Cler Nancy Esther & Anne went to Whitevale PM
19 Hoed turnips Boys finished them PM W. very fine & Cler
20 Put Paris green on potatoes AM Boys hoed Potatoes PM. W. fine & Cler Nancy & Susanna went to John Stovers for Raspberries today
21 J went to Markham for Binding Twine AM we Cut F Wheat south of bush PM. W. very warm & Cler J McGaw & his little girls were here at supper
22 A scuffled Mangels J took Binder to F's this morning then he went to Unionville to see Gohn the Knotter does not work very well Chored PM W. fine AM Thunder shower PM rained nearly all PM F cut nearly all his Wheat AM
23 Cut Wheat behind Cider house did not get done Gohn & Dixon came & fixed Binder it goes better W. very very warm
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Susanna & Anne remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C AB's S Lehman's
July 1892
Widow Anne & Elisabeth Nighswander & Alfred Spragge & wife were here at dinner. Anne & Elisabeth Nighswander staid for supper. W. very very warm a thunder shower before daylight another went south west this evening
25 Finished Cutting Wheat AM took in Jag of swail hay along creek behind Meeting house PM W. very very warm I went to Ceder Grove to Br S's after supper B worked at Br S's today heas been there all last week except half day & a heavy thunder after dark heavy wind
26 drew 2 loads dist onto dam AM boys set up shocks PM the wind blew down a great many last night I & J & Henry Cut a 12 foot Cedar Log in the Shank swamp PM they took it to SM then we harrowed & rolled the new turnpike after supper Br N had a road Machine last friday to grade from 11th Con to our bridge
27 Boys Cut & drew 2 logs AM A & Adeline went to Markham AM Boys all went to G Peppers stock sale on 9th Con Markham PM. W. very warm, heavy thunder shower PM
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28 Chored & J H & Henry Cut & drew 2 logs to SM AM B brought D Ramer's Honey extractor then boys slung about 50 bls of Honey PM W. very very warm heavy thunder shower about 5 PM the heaviest of it went south & east 29 I think this was the warmest day so far
29 Boys Piled lot of lumber at F's & J Plowed F's have to level it. (the lane that goes to the bush) AM they hoed turnip PM I took Gobbler & Basket of Blk Currants to Lewis's farm this evening W. very warm AM Gust of wind & squaal of rain Came up PM then it got Cooler. fine & Cool this evening
30 2 boys Plowed in pasture field we are thinking of fixing it for Fall Wheat H & Henry put Paris Green on potatoes AM J got mare Bonnie shod PM W. fine & Cool
Sunday 31 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 12th C by C Burkholder went to Br inlaw John Hoovers to dinner & to Henry Boyer's to supper W. very fine summer day A Esther & Mary were in Meeting too
August 1st drew in all our Fall Wheat till supper then boys helped Flavius draw in his he & Jess helped us W. very fine summer day
Aug 1892
2 Boys plowed sod H went to Markham AM B helped Thomas's PM A helped Thomas's yesterday Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here at supper W. a shower this morning another PM very fine this evening
3 Boys Plowed I & Henry went to Whitevale for Twine AM Boys finished hoeing turnips Henry raked Wheat Stubble & Boys drew them in after supper W. pretty warm 4 A & H pl B worked at Thomas's
4 A & B plowed H was at Flavius's AM J cut Colorado Spring Wheat & A plowed PM B & H shocked W. very fine & Cool a heavy shower & a little thunder before daylight Nancy Susanna & Henry were in Markham AM
5 Boys finished plowing sod west of Creek Henry scuffled turnip I went to Whitevale AM & to M Barkeys PM W. fine & Cool began to rain steady & slowly after supper
6 Boys Pulled stalls & floor out of Pigpen AM Cut Bonanza Oats with Mower. they were badly down & Boys pulled Headlands in big Pea field PM W. very fine & Cler
Sunday 7 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 13 C by C Burkholder & Bishop Gayman
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of Cayuga went to David Ramer's to dinner A Esther & Mary were in Meeting too W. very very fine day
8 I & Nancy & Anne went to Henry Barkey's Ann Shirk is there & is sick she wanted us to Come to see her she is a little better B & A Pulled nearly 2 acres Peas in root field then boys all went after supper to help Flavius draw in Peas J got spring waggon tongue fixed AM it broke yesterday W. Cloudy & very warm H started threshing with W. Reesor
9 B & Henry ganged south bush AM they Pulled Peas with Rob Milroy's rake in big field PM W. very very warm thunder showers before day light another went south this evening J Ionson was here last night with his Horse on his way to Claremont
10 B brought home new Pea rake that I ordered in Whitevale @ $9.00 J Cut oats in field east of dam I & B A & Henry Pulled Peas in big field from 1000 till noon B helped McCreights to thresh PM J & A went to Flavius PM to help pull Peas with scythes JH Ramer's were here at nooon Br S's brought Christian Gayman & his sister widow Culp to supper W. very very warm shower after dinner & some more towards evening
11 Boys finished ganging south of bush AM J finished Cutting Oats east of dam B helped JD's thresh. A helped Flavius Pull Peas with Scythe I & Nancy took Gayman & his sister to M Burkholders PM. W. rain before daylight Cler today very warm AM fine & Cool PM
12 J cut Oats in root field about 3 acres & field back of Orchard all except Swail we pulled Peas with rake F helped shock Oats most of the day Jess Shank helped pitch back Peas W. very fine & Cool
13 B helped Thomas's thresh we shocked Oats till about 1000 then I & J Henry & Jess Shank finished pulling Peas till noon A finished shocking Oats then A & Henry helped Jess draw in Peas at Flavius J Cut some Oats below OrchardW. very fine & Cool
Sunday 14 at home NBs & Aunt Lissy were here at noon H B Adeline & Susanna went to Flavius W. very fine & Cool
15 B helped R Milroy thresh F helped us draw in spring Wheat & 5 loads Peas out of big field J finished Cutting oats except some lodged along creek west of Meeting house W. pretty warm I went to Ceder Grove PM & fixed some oat shocks at Flavius
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Aug 1892
16 B helped Johnny Reesor to thresh Flavius & Jesse helped to draw in 13 loads Peas till supper then boys helped them draw in his spring Wheat & one load Oats W. warm
17 B went threshing in H's place he has cold J H & A & Henry drew in 3 loads Peas AM Henry helped Flavius PM other boys drew 3 loads Peas & one big load loose Oats Bonanza) PM. big field is all in now W. very very warm. I dont feel very well
18 J & B helped Flavius thresh AM I & A & Henry drew last of Peas out of root field 3 big loads then boys drew in Bonanza Oats loose & shocked few Oats below Orchard W. very very warm & sultry
19 shocked last of Oats drew dung away so that we can build straw stack fixed ready to thresh tommorrow B went threshing H came home he has cough W. very fine, Cooler
20 had W Reesor's steamer, threshed Fall Wheat about {blank space} Bus. spring Wheat {blank space} Bus Munny Peas off big field about 1 bus & one load in the west barn we did not thresh W. fine pretty warm south wind
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by Br C. Peter Burkholder & family & David Burkholder
Aug 1892
also Amos Strickler & wife Nisly & wife Peter Witmer & wife Jacob Newcomer & wife all from Lancaster Cy Pennsylvania were here to dinner I & Nancy took them to Br N's awhile to Br S's to supper & to JD's awhile & left them at Br C's W. fine
22 boys drew in 8 loads Oats I & Moyer took the four visitors Trolling to F mans bay Caught one then went to Mouth of Rouge caught few small fish had a fine time all day W. fine slight shower this evening
23 I & boys drew 15 loads Oats I Pitched H is threshing every day W. fine rather Cloudy PM every day
24 drew in Oats with 2 teams out of field below house AM B A & Henry finished PM till supper J helped PM other boys helped F after supper W fine Cloudy PM
25 Chored boys ganged a little A began to Cultivate in pasture with spring Tooth I went to Noah Hoover's with NB to look for some Cotswold sheep AM a man in P.A. PS Hershey wrote to me asking me to look for some W. showry heavy rain AM & PM heavy rain last night
26 Chored & Cleaned out woodshed I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM W. showry all day, roads muddy
27 J & Henry brought load Bran from Spink Mills @ $11.00 per ton B & A ganged behind Cider house
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{possibly cattle breeding records}
Brocky | NB's | July 29 1891 |
Judy | NB's | Aug 1 |
Gentle | NB's | " 3 |
Black Maud | J Reesor's | Aug 15 |
Brocky | NB's | Aug 20 |
Rhody | NB's | |
Rhody | NB's | Sept 14 |
Maud | JR's | Sept 15 |
Judy | NB's | Oct 3 |
Maud | JR's | Sept 15 |
Judy | NB's | Oct 3 |
Maud | JR's | Oct 13 |
Beauty | NB's | Oct 19 |
Judy | NB's | Oct 25 |
Maud | JR's | Nov 11 |
Jennie | JD's | Nov 20 |
Judy | NB's | Nov 26 |
Black Maud | JR's | Dec 5 |
Maud | JR's | Dec 16 |
Black Maud | JD's | Jan 15 1892 |
Black Maud | NB's | Feb 3 |
Black Maud | NB's | Feb 24 |
Rosy | NB's | |
Black Maud | PBR's | April 7 |
Roan | NB's | May 11th |
1891
Cow Queen | Served at J Reesor's | June 29th 1890 |
Cherry | J Reesors | July 9th |
Lady | N Burkholders | July 9th |
Queen | J Reesor's | July 13 |
Roan | NB's | Aug 9th |
Queen | at J Reesors | Aug 25th |
Rosy | NB's | Sept 3 |
Beauty | NB's | Sept 12 |
Roan | NB's | Sept 22 |
Flora | Br N's | Sept 27 |
Gwen | J Reesors | Oct 20 |
Beauty | Nov 10th | at NB's |
Jennie | Br N's | Nov 22 |
Rhody | NB's | Dec 1st |
Beauty | NB's | Dec 1st |
Roan | NB's | Dec 16th |
Gwen | NB's | Dec 22nd |
Sppotty | NB's | Jan 10th 1891 |
Queen | NB's | Jan 26 |
Rhody | NB's | Jan 30 |
Spotty | NB's | Feb 7 |
Spotty | NB's | Feb 28 |
Roan | NB's | Mar 24 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
10 |
160 |
17 |
25 |
40 |
65 |
100 |
245 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.00 |
1.50 |
800 |
1.60 |
640 |
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