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Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905
Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 27.pdf
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January 1899
| 11. | Mercury 14.7. A.M. Murdy went to 2d con. from Front. Bot hind qr beef from Shields 90 lb at 5½ per lb. Turned soft in evening. | |
| 12. | Mercury 10. below at 7 A.M. Jimie borrowed a horse from J.A. and drew one load of wood. | |
| 13. | Jimie drew two cords of wood | |
| 14 | Rain all day. To 2 lbs tea 3 bags 3 ct salt for ballance of duebill, 60 cts | |
| 15 | A pretty large congregation | |
| 16 | Made a big washing, boys driew wood. | |
| 17. | Jimie went to Alexandria. And will go to Van. Kleek Hill to Sabbath. S. Convention. Mary McIntyre came yesterday at noon to remain a few days | |
| 18 | Fine day, no snow yet, the roads are icey Father Chinequy died Monday Morning will be buried, Thursday. | |
| 19 | Jimie got home last night at 10.30 Hephezabath {Hephzibah} has a social in St Andrews hall tonight all our young folk went. | |
| 20. | Fine day. | |
| 21. | Rain. Sold 4. doz eggs, got coal oil 17. Due Bill for ballance. | |
| 22. | A large congregation, both morning and evening. Rev. Langil of Martintown led the evening service. | |
| 23 | Fine bright day. Made the washing, A Telegram came to Aunt Kate saying Jessie McRae died this morning, will be buried on Wednesday. | |
| 24 | Pa busy getting ready for the funeral | |
| 25. | We were up early. Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the corpse of |
| 25. | Jess, And behold it was not there Hugh & John Robertson, Uncle Donald & Dan, came to the funeral. The Robert sons remained until 2:30. Pa & Sandy McIntyre filled in the grave. The Sons of Scotland have a concert to night to celebrate Burns' birthday. most of the talent is imported, Mrs. McIvor Craig, Soprano Toronto, James Fax. Humurist. Do. Mifs C.E Cameron Controlto Montreal. James . S. McCarrey Habitant Montreal. Edith De Lamatter Col, & Minnie McLennan, Instrumental. Birdie got velvet for the ballance of the eggs, 63 cts. All our young folk were at the Concert. | |
| 26. | Dull day. snowed a little. (John McDonalds wife 2d Concession, was buried today in Lancaster) | |
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Cold Mercury down to 10 below zero. Pa and Jimie went to Joques & Salways | |
| 28. | Dull day. Sold 3 1/2 doz eggs, got sugar 25 cts raisins 25 rice 5 1/2 lbs. rye 8 | |
| 29. | Not a very large congregation. Another death in John McDougald's family, his aunt will be buried tomorrow | |
| 30 | Cold day. I washed. Pa went to Cornwall by train | |
| 31. | Fine bright day. Mercury 10 below at 8 A.M. The Rink are having a masqurade tonight. Bella D. Roy called, their people are getting better. She paid the ground rent of McRase lot. Allic sent it for Aunt Kate |
