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Courtland Olds Diary, 1886

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JUNE TUESDAY, 29 1886

Have been engaged at sundry jobs this forenoon. Most of the time however have been helping Mr McPhee shingle on his house. Have got it about done. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see about Seniors note at Harry Groffs. Found that Senior had not been there to look after it, much less paid it. It was due to day. Last day. Gave my note at four months So much for going security

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JUNE WEDNESDAY, 30 1886

I went up to Simcoe to day with a load of flooring for Mrs Steinhofs, planing mill. Took some other boards also for siding. Brought back a load of siding for Reid and left at his store. Forgot to say that I took four hundred feet of flooring to Steinhoffs. Had our Victor Strawberry festival this evening. Had a very nice time over two hundred present. Proceeds to towards building a side walk.

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