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Mary Rose Diary, 1878-1879

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Monday 21st. Mr More left in the morning. I got a bread pan and cake dish for keeping him beside settling my old account. Did chores. A lovely day. The children had a good time and said they did not want to go home. Received 15 $ as my part for the care of Aunt Ann.

Tuesday 28 nd. Pa and I went to Smith's Falls and took the children home Took dinner at Hohn's. Bought me a wincy dress and trimmings $ 3 75 cts one pint alcohol 50 cts and little things 20 cts Deposited 10$ in the savings bank. Fine day {? making and went to the crab?...}

Wednesday 23rd Went to Uncle Frances commenced to rain before we got to Toledo and rained smartly the most of the time till we got there, then held up till towards evening and then rained hard again. Found Aunt very poorly.

Thursday 24th In the forenoon helped Uncle Isaac take the honey out of two hives and in the afternoon went to Delta and Mr Sadersons. A nice day and pleasant drive. Mr and Mrs Coleman were there to tea and spend the evening. A good social time.

Friday 25th. A cold raw wind. The day clear. We came to Toledo before dinner and made a short visit at Mr Percivals and got home before dark

Saturday 26th stormy all day. Baked and churned and made three apple pies beside doing

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