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Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905

Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 14.pdf

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== December 1894 ==
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December 1897
  
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14. Coloured up 26 1/4 lbs. cod oil
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16. Cleared up . Got 1 gall coal oil 20
  
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15. Munday left this morning for Van Camp's Mill to see the temperance advocate, to take Chester to Montreal tomorrow if it continues. Horse will be alright tomorrow, I hope.
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17. Murdy left this morning for Vankleek Hill to be at the temperance debate, he & Pete Robertson Snowed this evening, if it Continues, there will be sleighing tomorrow. The Collage boys came home today.
  
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16. Fine day. Cold.
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18 Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the boys. Pete & Murdy, who won the debate. Ugly day.
  
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17. Munday went to Lancaster to meet the boys, Nills & Munday came home this evening with nothing to eat. George came home this morning from Chesterville. David got a team for Charlie tonight. Drove Charlie home.
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19. Cold day, not enough snow for sleighs. Jimie took the sleigh to Lancaster yesterday. The road was bad Very few in church
  
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18. Roads very bad.
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20. I washed three blankets along with the other cloathes. Churned about 3 lbs churn twice a week. Killed two bobly jocks {bubbly jock = male turkey}
  
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19. Drove to Thos. Markell's along with the other stock. Snowed about 5 in. Snow deep.
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21. More snow today. sleighs on the road today Murdy was on the Branch yesterday, he went to Laggan by train today.
  
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20. Wrote to Miss Annie Chester.
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22 Turned stormy. Murdy got home in the evening Jimie is turning his big over coat
  
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21. Moved in the oven today, the roof today. Munday was at Mr. Brisson's yesterday. He drove past again this afternoon today.
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23.To yeast 5 cts. Some snow all day. D.M. Robertson and Papa went out to the 7th to see lots. 17. 18.
  
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22. Monday cold. Saw John Brown in the evening. I was trimming a boy's overcoat.
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24. McCrimmon bought 1 turkey 19 1/2 lbs 95 cts.
  
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23. Several men were out this way. Mr. Robertson got a load of shingles, took the fifth to some other farm.
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25. Fine day for Christmas All our folk went to the social Pa gave Birdie 25 cts We sent 1 loaf bread 1 cake.
  
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24. Mr. Connor's took turkey 18 lbs $2.65. Fine day for Christmas. All were at church except for the Donald & Louise. Paid $2.65. Ethel went for Edward & Kate.
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26. Nice warm day, not many in church.
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Widow Duncan McDonald's (McKesec) died this morning after a weeks illness
  
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25. Nice warm day. Not many in church. Victoria Duncan in Montreal (Mr. Rose) was sick this morning after a week's illness. Ruby paid 3 months' board.
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27 Pretty frosty. I washed today.
  
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26. Fine day for traveling, 12 inches snow at 2:10 a.m.
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28 Fine bright day. mercury 10. below zero at 8 A.M.
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Done white clothes today.
  
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27. Done the washing. Very fine day.
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29 To sugar 25 cream tartar 10. coal oil 20
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28. Finished all at home. Had supper. Sold 2 1/2 lbs. 1.50.
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30. We were all at the consert last night. Pa bot 3 tickets 1.50 The night was fine. And a large audience.
  
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29. This night was fine but a large number made a party from John's this day. Munday went to Bryan's with Munday.
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31. Hatty came today, to stay until Monday
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Murdy went to Laggan or Kenyon.
  
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== January 1895 ==
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January 1898
  
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1. Saturday. Uncle Marion & Munday went to Maxville. I & Marion went up to Munday's room, comfortables & blankets, & talked New Year. Dr. Ferguson & James on.
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1. Saturday. Birdie Marion & Murdy went to Maxville. 14 of our villagers went to give some verses from Longfellow's Hiawatha. A dull New Year. D McCrimmon of Lancaster died today.
  
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2. Munday got some meat at the shop today, steak, some beef & pork.
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2. Fine day, not many in church Jimie drove Hatty home. Week of prayer.
  
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3. Fine day. Snowing tonight. Munday went to church, Mr. A.C. Thomas & Ferguson for Massie. There is no meeting at the St. Andrew’s church.
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3 Our folk got home between 10 & 11. last night
  
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4. Munday saw Miss Nellie Murray. Marked 26 ft. 1st. M.P. McIntyre, Douglas’ child did not get a chance. James Ferguson was born.
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4 At 7 A.M. Mercury was down 22. below zero
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Made a small washing To bag flour $2.65
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It is storming 10.30 P.M. Jimie fixed the clock
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2.65
  
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5. Fine day. Munday went up to Uncle Donald's. Mr. G. B. Tanner is reading. Some beautiful songs at Miss Mallory's.
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5 Cold yet, Prayer Meeting in Watsons Hall
  
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6. This day Munday heard about Mr. A. Stewart, Postmaster of Mallorytown, who was there today. Ethel bought some apples. Mild, frosty. Moon good roads. Fine today. William, Elizabeth, and Mr. Gillard & wife in from Kenyon today.
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6 Nice day more snow. Birdie got ready to go to W.F.M.S. at John Dingwalls but did not get a chance Jimie is drawing home wood
  
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7. Another fine day. Thomas Selling, Miller of Martintown was there here today.
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7. Another fine day. Thomas Welling, miller of Martintown was buried there today
  
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8. Very nice day. A large congregation, Mr. Donahue preached a fine discourse. The meeting in the hall was very well attended.
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8. Last night was superbe. mild fine moon. good roads. Fine today. William Urquhart and wife called and spent a couple of hours Murdy was at the 1st Kenyon today
  
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9. Fine day. Good moonlight. Little longer in the evening.
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9 Fine day. a pretty large congregation both morning & evening. Winnipeg hockey team played in Cornwall yesterday Jimie was up with Randy
  
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10. Mild, fine day, but rough. The gable ends about added on to the corner of the house yesterday by Jim Glover. Snow falling.
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10 Fine day
  
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11. Snowing very fast, and quite cold. Margaret & I did not get home from Braggards, but he gave me the ride home.
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11. Another fine day, but frosty. The Sabbath School entertainment came off last night It was very good and there wasa ra<s>c</s>cbon {raccoon?} coat presented to Mr Given. I have a bad cold, like Grippe
  
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12. Mild day. A great crowd in attendance at the club meeting this evening. Snow deep.
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12. Kind of a rain and sleet all day.
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Murdy did not get home from Irraquois he went yesterday morning.
  
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13. Mild day with rain. More snow & drizzled all night. Ferguson got home from his drive about 9. Drove to Lancaster. 6/6.
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13. Soft the trees are covered with ice & snow two branches broke off the pine in our door yard. heavy branches are touching the ground.
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14. Rain & frost. Came on 8:20. Munday went to the club meeting at 8 o'clock. The roads are in fair shape. Gray branches are standing.
 

Revision as of Jun 16, 2026, 4:00:43 AM

December 1897

16. Cleared up . Got 1 gall coal oil 20

17. Murdy left this morning for Vankleek Hill to be at the temperance debate, he & Pete Robertson Snowed this evening, if it Continues, there will be sleighing tomorrow. The Collage boys came home today.

18 Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the boys. Pete & Murdy, who won the debate. Ugly day.

19. Cold day, not enough snow for sleighs. Jimie took the sleigh to Lancaster yesterday. The road was bad Very few in church

20. I washed three blankets along with the other cloathes. Churned about 3 lbs churn twice a week. Killed two bobly jocks {bubbly jock = male turkey}

21. More snow today. sleighs on the road today Murdy was on the Branch yesterday, he went to Laggan by train today.

22 Turned stormy. Murdy got home in the evening Jimie is turning his big over coat

23.To yeast 5 cts. Some snow all day. D.M. Robertson and Papa went out to the 7th to see lots. 17. 18.

24. McCrimmon bought 1 turkey 19 1/2 lbs 95 cts.

25. Fine day for Christmas All our folk went to the social Pa gave Birdie 25 cts We sent 1 loaf bread 1 cake.

26. Nice warm day, not many in church. Widow Duncan McDonald's (McKesec) died this morning after a weeks illness

27 Pretty frosty. I washed today.

28 Fine bright day. mercury 10. below zero at 8 A.M. Done white clothes today.

29 To sugar 25 cream tartar 10. coal oil 20 55

30. We were all at the consert last night. Pa bot 3 tickets 1.50 The night was fine. And a large audience.

31. Hatty came today, to stay until Monday Murdy went to Laggan or Kenyon.

January 1898

1. Saturday. Birdie Marion & Murdy went to Maxville. 14 of our villagers went to give some verses from Longfellow's Hiawatha. A dull New Year. D McCrimmon of Lancaster died today.

2. Fine day, not many in church Jimie drove Hatty home. Week of prayer.

3 Our folk got home between 10 & 11. last night

4 At 7 A.M. Mercury was down 22. below zero Made a small washing To bag flour $2.65 It is storming 10.30 P.M. Jimie fixed the clock 2.65

5 Cold yet, Prayer Meeting in Watsons Hall

6 Nice day more snow. Birdie got ready to go to W.F.M.S. at John Dingwalls but did not get a chance Jimie is drawing home wood

7. Another fine day. Thomas Welling, miller of Martintown was buried there today

8. Last night was superbe. mild fine moon. good roads. Fine today. William Urquhart and wife called and spent a couple of hours Murdy was at the 1st Kenyon today

9 Fine day. a pretty large congregation both morning & evening. Winnipeg hockey team played in Cornwall yesterday Jimie was up with Randy

10 Fine day

11. Another fine day, but frosty. The Sabbath School entertainment came off last night It was very good and there wasa raccbon {raccoon?} coat presented to Mr Given. I have a bad cold, like Grippe

12. Kind of a rain and sleet all day. Murdy did not get home from Irraquois he went yesterday morning.

13. Soft the trees are covered with ice & snow two branches broke off the pine in our door yard. heavy branches are touching the ground.

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