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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914

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Burgoyne the the roof off part of our barn the roof of Davie Dick's house and also those of Walt Gowanlock Stewarts Uncle Andrew John Scotts barns were carried away. The roof of Christie two barns and part of their horse stable and their windmill were blown away and many others. Jack Duff died last night. Millions of dollars of damage was done in Ontario and in the States. Southampton is in fear of fire bugs and quite a few buildings have been destroyed.

Sunday March 23. Cold and dull 27°.

Monday March 24. Fine and warm cooler towards night. Temp. 54°. Arthur and Edgar were in for boards and shingles for fixing the roof. Uncle Gilbert was in.

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