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Courtland Olds Diary, 1886

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JULY SATURDAY, 17 1886

Helped Mr McPhee finish up laying his flooring to day. Got started puting in the glass and Windows. Had Mr and Mrs John Gilbert with unckle John & aunt Lydia Matthews to visit us this afternoon. Had a pleasant and proffitable conversation on various religious subjects. Have remembered again that the steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord; & He shall shew them His Covenant.

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JULY SUNDAY, 18 1886

Went out to meeting this evening instead of in the morning Called to see Thomas Jackson on the way; also to see Mifs Mrs McPherson who is also quite poorly. Had a short but proffitable conversation and prayer with the latter. Proffitable to myself at least Some remarks were made to night about the late Albert Ryerson who drowned himself in Lake Erie a short time ago while under the influence of liquor.

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