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Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905

Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 27.pdf

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January 1899
 
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  <td>11.</td>
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  <td>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.</td>
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  <td>12.</td>
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  <td>Mercury 10. below at 7 A.M. Jimie borrowed a horse from J.A. and drew one load of wood.</td>
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  <td>13.</td>
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  <td>Jimie drew two cords of wood</td>
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  <td>14</td>
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  <td>Rain all day. To 2 lbs tea 3 bags 3 ct salt for ballance of duebill, 60 cts</td>
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  <td>15</td>
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  <td>A pretty large congregation</td>
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  <td>16</td>
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  <td>Made a big washing, boys driew wood.</td>
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  <td>17.</td>
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  <td>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</td>
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  <td>18</td>
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  <td>Fine day, no snow yet, the roads are icey Father Chinequy died Monday Morning will be buried, Thursday.</td>
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  <td>19</td>
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  <td>Jimie got home last night at 10.30 Hephezabath {Hephzibah} has a social in St  Andrews hall tonight all our young folk went.</td>
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  <td>20.</td>
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  <td>Fine day.</td>
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  <td>21.</td>
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  <td>Rain. Sold 4. doz eggs, got coal oil 17. Due Bill for ballance.</td>
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  <td>22.</td>
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  <td>A large congregation, both morning and evening. Rev. Langil of Martintown led the evening service.</td>
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  <td>23</td>
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  <td>Fine bright day. Made the washing, A Telegram came to Aunt Kate saying Jessie McRae died this morning, will be buried on Wednesday.</td>
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  <td>24</td>
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  <td>Pa busy getting ready for the funeral</td>
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  <td>Pa busy getting ready for the funeral</td>
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</tr>We were up early. Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the corpse of
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11. Meeting of Y.P.A. Murdie went to 2nd com. from Front. Pa & Murdie got beef from Shields 90 lb at 5½ c per lb. Turned soft in evening.
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  <td>Jess, <u> And behold it was not there</u> Hugh & John Robertson, Uncle Donald & Dan, came to the funeral. The Robert sons remained until 2:30. Pa & Sandy McIntyre filled in the grave.  
  
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12. Morning 10. Below at 7 a.m. Murdie borrowed a horse from J.A. and drew one load of wood.
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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.</td>
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13. Murdie drew two cords of wood.
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14. Rain all day. To 2 lbs tea 3 bags 3 ct nails for taking up of church bell - 60 cts.
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  <td>Dull day. snowed a little. (John McDonalds wife 2d Concession, was buried today in Lancaster)</td>
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15. A pretty large congregation.
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16. Made a big washing, boys dried wood.
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17. Murdie went to Alexandria. And will go to Van Kleck hill to Sabbath convention. Mary McIntyre came yesterday at noon to remain a few days.
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  <td>Cold Mercury down to 10 below zero. Pa and Jimie went to Joques & Salways</td>
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18. Fine day, no snow yet. The roads are icy. Father Champagne died. Murdie went to the funeral Thursday. Murdie got home last night at 10:30. Tonight there is a vocal in St. (?) Drew hall. Tonight all our young folks went.
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20. Fine day.
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  <td>Dull day. Sold 3 1/2 doz eggs, got sugar 25 cts raisins 25 rice 5 1/2 lbs. rye 8</td>
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21. Rain. Got 4 doz eggs, got coal oil 17. Due Bill for Sullivan's.
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22. A large congregation, both morning and evening. Rev. Tamlil of Martintown led the young armie.
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23. Fine bright day. Made the washing, Pa & Murdie came to Aunt Kate Comings. Jessie McPhee died this morning, will be buried on Wednesday.
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  <td>Not a very large congregation. Another death in John McDougald's family, his aunt will be buried tomorrow</td>
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24. Pa & Murdie getting ready for the funeral. 25. Got up early. Pa & Murdie went to Mr. McPhee to meet the corpses.
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  <td>Cold day. I washed. Pa went to Cornwall by train</td>
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25. Jos. and Osbold, it was not here. Hugh & John Robertson, Uncle Donald & Dan, came to the funeral. The Robert sons remained until 2:30. Pa & Murdie filled in the grave. The Sons of Scotland have a concert tonight to celebrate Burns' birthday. Most of the talent is imported: Mrs. McLean, Toronto, Mrs. Craig, Toronto, James W.H. D, Toronto, Miss E. Gleesman, Montreal, James J. G, Halifax, McG, Montreal, Edith DeLamarter, Col. & Minnie McG, Instrumental. Murdie got receipt for the balance of the eggs, 6 sets. All our young folk were at the concert.
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26. Dull day. Snowed a little. John McDonald Murray, born to 3rd laborer and wife. A. D. McLennan was buried today in Lancaster. Pa and Murdie went to Jacques & Lehans.
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  <td> 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 paidl the ground rent of McRase lot. Allic sent it for Aunt Kate</td>
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27. Dull day. Sold 3 doz eggs, got sugar 25 cts, raisins 25 cts, rice 8 cts.
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28. Not a very large congregation. Another death in John McDonald family, his aunt will be buried tomorrow.
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29. Cold day. I washed. Pa went to Cornwall by train.
 
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31. Fine bright day. Mercury 10 below at 8 a.m. The Y.P.A. are having a masquerade tonight. Millie D.'s boy called. Their people are getting better. The mail was opened. The ground rent of McRae lot. Allie sent it for Aunt Kate.
 

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January 1899

We were up early. Pa & Jimie went to Lancaster to meet the corpse of
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
24 Pa busy getting ready for the funeral 25.
January 1899
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)
27 28 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 paidl the ground rent of McRase lot. Allic sent it for Aunt Kate
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