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Courtland Olds Diary, 1886

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OCTOBER SUNDAY, 17 1886

On account of rain we did not get out to church to day though we fully intended going. It rained at the time of both morning and evening service Have had a high day at home however. The Good Lord has been graciously present during my pleading at the throne of grace and while I have been reading the precious book of all books.

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OCTOBER MONDAY, 18 1886

The rains have ceased again & fine weather is the order of the day. Mr Gutcher left us this morning for the Port and I went out to Dover about noon. This afternoon we have been threshing John Henning has been helping me. Have made a partial engagement with him for the winter. Expect the McPhees to leave us soon. Mrs Reid has been after her furniture to day.

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