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Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888
Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 96.pdf
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October 1885
| {18 cont.} | and Mr Scullion came here to tea he went off to John McGillises Kate will be here until tomorrow. Rev. Mr McQuaig preached in our church. Kate is sick | |
| 19 | Got up at 4 to get Murdy's things ready Kate was some better They left here at 6. Jimie drove them to Lancaster About 1/2 after 10. Farquher McRae of New York came here and he remained until 9 P.M. we spent a pleasant day Pa gave Murdyt $15.00 for board s.a. | 15-- |
| 20 | Every day since Saturday was pleasant looked like Indian Summer, but today it was threatening rain all day. Got 8 lb of stew 48 cts Cousin Mary was here she came to take Mrs Handy home Ran got a letter today from Mrs McGilliavry | 48 |
| 21 | Began to rain last evening and has rained all day. I washed. Far went to the Gore | |
| 22 | Hung out the washing. There was sunshine in the Morning Far came home had a bag of apples Uncle Donald gave him. Rain in evening | |
| 23 | Jimie went to Monroe's Mills for shingles & boards going to shingle Dunn home. $.12. Young folks decorating the Hall. Mr McQuary our assistant teacher had left today & a Mr McCormick came in place. Jimie went to a concert at Lancaster Auntie was here. she & I pared apples. Oscer came home 6 lb stew 6 = 36 | 36 |
| 24 | Went in afternoon to pick beachnuts very fine day To 1/2 gall coaloil 15. had a letter from Murdy | 15 |
| 25 | A Young student preached today. I did not hear his name. |
