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Christina McLennan Diary, 1897-1905

Christina McLennan 1897-1905 Diary 43.pdf

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December 1899

14 Cold this morning Mercury down to 12 above zero in the morning. It began to snow about 7. A.M. A rumour around today that Buller & Clary relieved Ladysmith and took 10.000 prisoners. To rooled oats 25. Stormy
15 The relief of Ladysmith not confirmed. To butter 45 cts. molasses 25, sugar 25, mop stick 15 1.10
16 16 16. Cold mercury 4 below at 8:30. Still cold. 16. Today's Star says Buller met with heavy losses. 11.00 men killed, wounded, and missing. 10 guns captured by Boers. Bot 1 hind gr of beef. 122 lbs at 6 cts pr lb - 7.32. From Shields *7.32
17 Mild today. a number of runners on road, but they say wheels would be better. Kenneth R. is not doing very well they sent to Montreal for a nurse for him
18 Got fuller particulars of Buler defeat, there will be more troops sent oit. Got on Saturday 16th, 2 1/4 yds table linen at 40 cts. Birdie rubbers 45 cts. Murdy went to Cornwall today, took cars at Summerstown. Got home at 5. P.M. Got booties & over shoes . Silver basket for {?}
19 Fine warm day. drizzling all day. To 3 lbs butter 22 cts pr lb 66
20 Fine day. snow going. sugar 25 cts 25
21 Another fine day, had a letter from Far. he will be home Friday evening.

To 2 1/2 lb honey in comb from Brousa 20 cts

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22 Friday. Very fine and warm Far came in evening
23 Hazy. Murdy got 10 yds trimming for robe 1.00 6 yds cloth 40 cts pr yd. 2.20.

To sugar 50. 3 lbs butter 66. cinnamon 10. cloves 10 3 qrts cranberries 30. 2 lb raisins 20. Hatty came her nephew Donald drove her up

Pa bot 2 bush of butternuts from Acques. 50 cts Baked in oven, done some other baking

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December 1899
24 Sunday rain today
25 Christmas. Fine day.
26 27 27 Went to the childrens entertainment last night it was well attended no sleighing yet. strange to see a christmas without snow. Far left this morning for Louisville. The Collectors church werehere Pa gave 50 cts. I gave 50 (Fuel & insurance.

Murdy went to Charley's marriage

To 1 lb tea 30		 1.00
27 Hatty went to South Branch. 2 qrts milk
28 Murdy drove Hatty home this afternoon Far came home tonight
29 I bot at McCrimmon's 3 1/4 lb butter 22 pr lb 1 can lye 10. 1 bottle E. oil 20. 1 gall coal oil 25 Jessie & Christina McLennan called. Christina to stay, until Sunday. Jessie going home Killed three roosters. The Royal Templer are having an oyster supper tonight 71 55
30 Cold and high wind. Mifs Cotter, Kenneth Robertsons nurse) was here today. We got a letter from Jimie. They were anchored in the bay of Cape Town, they were all well To two lb raisin 20.. 3 lb rice 15. ( Murdy 1 can apples)
31. Sunday. Mercury down to 11. below Zero at 8 A.M. A pretty large congregation No snow to speak of
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