Scripto | Revision Difference | Transcription

Log in to Scripto | Recent changes | View item | View file | Transcribe page | View history

Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905

Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 11.pdf

Revision as of Jul 31, 2024, 1:26:18 AM
created by 10.0.2.100		 Revision as of Jun 15, 2026, 9:05:29 PM
edited by 10.0.2.100
Line 1: Line 1:
−
== September 1879
+
September 1897
−
==
 
−
To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House. Dr. McDonald was chosen. Tinder paid up 6 months' rent. 1 1/4 M of tea 25 & 2 lbs 8oz 37. 7 1/2/gall wool oil 1/0.
 
  
−
16 One day
 
  
−
17 To John aged 24. Burried.
+
{14. cont.} To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House. D.R. McDonald was chosen.  
  
−
18 William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Father Rob & I went to the buriel.
+
15  Snider paid $6<u>00</u> for rent. To 1 lb tea = 25.  2 {line?} To 1 gall coal oil 18
 +
 
 +
16 Fine day
 +
 
 +
17
 +
 
 +
18 To 1 pan bread 24  Churned
 +
 
 +
19 William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Birdie Pa & I went to the wake
  
 
20 Made a washing.
 
20 Made a washing.
  
−
21 A large funiral, Service in the Church. no.5 boxes 30.
+
21 A large funeral, Service in the Church.To 5 loaves 30.
−
 
 
−
22 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marvin went with Mundy to Alex andina 1 pair boots 25.
 
  
−
23 2 1/2 yards ribena 15 1/4 blue lung 15 3/4 canvas 37. 2 1/2 yard water & 1 pint paint oils 1 pint turpentine 20. roll gran sugar 25.
+
22  To 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marion went with Murdy to Alexandria 1 pan bread 25.
 +
25
  
−
24 2 100 lb & 30. worm broom. 2 lemons 12. quart 5 3 lb sausages 20. justices direckment got for Mrs. Carins 14. 1/2 pint brandy 30 Harry Roy brought 2 lb butter 30.
+
23  To 3/4 yd silicia 15 3/4 sleeve lining15 3/4 canvas " 1 yd twist 5 1/2 pint paint oil 5 Spirits turpentine 5 lb gran sugar 25.
 +
25  39    20
  
−
25 My family & I baked my oven.
+
24. To 100 flour  2.80 1 corn broom. 2 loaves 12. yeast 5  3 lb sausages 30.
 +
Jimie was at Lancaster. got 1/2 doz lemons 15 1/2 pint brandy 50. Mary Roy brought 2 1/2 lb butter
  
−
26 Fine day forenoon began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached.
+
25  Very fine day I baked in oven
  
−
27 I washed. turned cold.
+
26 Fine day in forenoon, began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached.
  
−
28 Frost at night. Sent letter to Sandy for Fe.
+
27. I washed. turned cold.
  
−
29 went off for Marrville today. the fall fair.
+
28. Frost last night. Sent letter to Sandy 3 sts papers Far
 +
9.
 +
<s>29.</s> Jimie left for Maxville today 30th: Hugh Fraser
  
−
30 Went to Admin Yesterday 29th Muddy went to Ex. McGill got home the same day. patriarch of Mr. Conman Chicago yesterday. Very fine day.
+
30 went with him.  Yesterday 29th Murdy went to Lochiel got home the same day. Pa wrote J. M. McLennan Chicago yesterday. Very fine day.
  
−
== October 1879)==
+
October 1897
−
1 Friday. Very fine and warm. Jamie went to Marthas town to the funeral of Mrs. McShaden. Murphy went to the S. Branch to trim a horse for a Mr. McKley. & made a deal at 3/26.
 
  
−
2 Another fine fine off again. drew wood was funeral in Fornow, Walter from Fats.
+
1 Friday. Very fine and warm. Jimie went to Martintown to the funeral of Mrs. McPhaden. Murdy went to the S. Branch to run a line for a Mr. McKey. To roast & steak 75 cts
  
−
3 Fine day frost last night. L & Mr McLachlan from Pineville preached fine out back 24 4/0 P.M.
+
2. Another fine Jimie off again, drew wood for furnace in forenoon, A letter from Far
  
−
4 Same day. made black dye sugar 25 6 adues 5 30 mining 5.
+
3 Fine day frost last night; A Mr McCallum from Greenfield preached Jimie not back yet 4. P.M.
  
−
5 Died & Christy Cattarnach arrived at Marguis. Johnson (his right knee) was killed in Cornwall today by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dow is announced in today papers 28 aged 94.
+
4 Fine day. made black dye  sugar 25 cts soda 5 nutmeg 5.
 +
30
  
−
6 Dull day The husking corn —
+
5 Bird & Christy Cattanach arrived at Burgess's Johnson (of the Light house) was killed in Cornwall today, by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dows is announced in todays papers aged 93.
  
−
7 Fine day but cold. Thompson remains were brought home last night and buried in Lancaster today 1/7 Mr. Went & measures sent mention.
+
6 Dull day Pa husking corn.
  
−
8 Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Methown preached to a small congregation. Got the pigs, many.
+
7 Fine day but cold. Johnson remains were brought home last night, And buried in Lancaster today W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at manse today. 12 member 3 vendors Cold have fire in furnace
  
−
9 Rev D Temple preached to a small congregation.
+
8 Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Matheson preached to a small congregation. Got the prize money 11.25
  
−
10 Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission put in £3: 15/- of seeds & grapes on Saturday from Virdiky fire from Lancaster 3/5 35.
+
9 Rev P. Langil preached to a small congregat.
  
−
11 Received the grapes, Fruit on Sunday see french.
+
10 Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission Pa's off.  1.25 Got pears & grapes on Saturday <s>11 </s>from Sandy. fare from Lancaster 35
 +
35
  
−
12 Jamie got 3 1/2 of sugar at R. McDoug also 2lb 1.00.
+
11. Preserved the grapes, Frost on Sunday see 5/8 inch
  
−
13 Enman McRae was buried today. Many laughed at wine down shovels were reserved from.
+
12. Jimie got $1.00 of sugar at R. McDougalds 21 lb <s>13</s> 12  Finnan McRae was buried today. Very high wind. some showers. Preserved pears
 +
1.00.
  
−
9 Fine day uncle Donald was sent yesterday Ev a dismortal took place, was he is no danger.
+
13 Fine day Uncle Donald was hurt yesterday by a dehorned bull. they say he is no danger.
  
−
16 Frinse for wine bottled. sweet plumed prairs for aund Jella & Mundy at E. Hotthes. 2 1/4 lb bice 25. 5 2 lb forsc. 2 D. J. Algie. for bores ced for.
+
<s>?</s> Very fine warm day. I washed. And preserved pears for sweet pickles. Murdy at St Raphels. To 1 lb tea. 25. cinnamon 5 cts cloves 5. To D.J. Alpin for bosses visit on Friday

Revision as of Jun 15, 2026, 9:05:29 PM

September 1897


{14. cont.} To Alexandria, to a Conservative Meeting to select a candidate for the Local House. D.R. McDonald was chosen.

15 Snider paid $600 for rent. To 1 lb tea = 25. 2 {line?} To 1 gall coal oil 18

16 Fine day

17

18 To 1 pan bread 24 Churned

19 William Campbell died at 1 A.M. Birdie Pa & I went to the wake

20 Made a washing.

21 A large funeral, Service in the Church.To 5 loaves 30.

22 To 2 quarts vinegar 20 mixed spices 5. 2 lb brown sugar 8 Marion went with Murdy to Alexandria 1 pan bread 25. 25

23 To 3/4 yd silicia 15 3/4 sleeve lining15 3/4 canvas " 1 yd twist 5 1/2 pint paint oil 5 Spirits turpentine 5 lb gran sugar 25. 25 39 20

24. To 100 flour 2.80 1 corn broom. 2 loaves 12. yeast 5 3 lb sausages 30. Jimie was at Lancaster. got 1/2 doz lemons 15 1/2 pint brandy 50. Mary Roy brought 2 1/2 lb butter

25 Very fine day I baked in oven

26 Fine day in forenoon, began to rain at 2 P.M. did not rain much. Mr. McLean, student, preached.

27. I washed. turned cold.

28. Frost last night. Sent letter to Sandy 3 sts papers Far 9. 29. Jimie left for Maxville today 30th: Hugh Fraser

30 went with him. Yesterday 29th Murdy went to Lochiel got home the same day. Pa wrote J. M. McLennan Chicago yesterday. Very fine day.

October 1897

1 Friday. Very fine and warm. Jimie went to Martintown to the funeral of Mrs. McPhaden. Murdy went to the S. Branch to run a line for a Mr. McKey. To roast & steak 75 cts

2. Another fine Jimie off again, drew wood for furnace in forenoon, A letter from Far

3 Fine day frost last night; A Mr McCallum from Greenfield preached Jimie not back yet 4. P.M.

4 Fine day. made black dye sugar 25 cts soda 5 nutmeg 5. 30

5 Bird & Christy Cattanach arrived at Burgess's Johnson (of the Light house) was killed in Cornwall today, by a derrick falling on him. The death of Neal Dows is announced in todays papers aged 93.

6 Dull day Pa husking corn.

7 Fine day but cold. Johnson remains were brought home last night, And buried in Lancaster today W.F.M.S. {Womens Foreign Mission Society} met at manse today. 12 member 3 vendors Cold have fire in furnace

8 Fine day Friday before communion Mr. Matheson preached to a small congregation. Got the prize money 11.25

9 Rev P. Langil preached to a small congregat.

10 Large Congregation. Offering for Home Mission Pa's off. 1.25 Got pears & grapes on Saturday 11 from Sandy. fare from Lancaster 35 35

11. Preserved the grapes, Frost on Sunday see 5/8 inch

12. Jimie got $1.00 of sugar at R. McDougalds 21 lb 13 12 Finnan McRae was buried today. Very high wind. some showers. Preserved pears 1.00.

13 Fine day Uncle Donald was hurt yesterday by a dehorned bull. they say he is no danger.

? Very fine warm day. I washed. And preserved pears for sweet pickles. Murdy at St Raphels. To 1 lb tea. 25. cinnamon 5 cts cloves 5. To D.J. Alpin for bosses visit on Friday

The library is committed to ensuring that members of our user community with disabilities have equal access to our services and resources and that their dignity and independence is always respected. If you encounter a barrier and/or need an alternate format, please fill out our Library Print and Multimedia Alternate-Format Request Form. Contact us if you’d like to provide feedback: lib.a11y@uoguelph.ca