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Courtland Olds Diary, 1896

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March SUNDAY 15 1896

Maggie and I went out to Port Dover this morning to church Our own minister officiated and in his usual very acceptable way. Went over to Mr Ebersoles church this evening as usual. Feel much benefited always by attending the house of Worship. Wonder that so many people can be contented to deprive themselves of this blessing

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March MONDAY 16 1896

Went down to the saw mill this morning {cut off} the last of our silo lumber excepting the logs yet to saw. Have been geting up wood since. The lumber hewers came to day and have nearly got the five hickory {cut off} ready to dr{cut off} My cousin {cut off} Culver came this evening & stayed over night with us. She came after my mother for a visit as well.

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