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William Fitzgerald Diary, 1892-1893

William Fitzgerald Diary, 1892-1893_060.pdf

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Dec 11th 1892

to Church together, after Church I returned home to Mrs Cowns, after calling at Andys for a while.

Mon. 12. Very fine day, went out to Zyon to see Mr David Trottr about engaging with him for as Cheese Maker for next year, but we made no bargain returned to Mrs Cowans after calling at Mr Hardings who were threshing

Tue. 13. Another fine day thawed a little about noon. Called at Mr Fertheways, and Mr Jas Lanes and went with Mr Lane to H. Barnes for tea and returned returned with him to M Cown and he went home to

Dec 14th 1892

Wed. 14. Snowing this morning and turning to rain about noon fine the remainder of the day

Thu .15. Another Fine to-day went around to the patrons to advise them of the meeting to take place tomorrow evening Miss Watts and I spent the evening at Mr Wm Rays

Fri. 16. Cold and squally most of the day, stanrted to see Hendersons factory for next season, but before arriving there I was picked up on the road by Chas. Vanhorn and went with him to Gananoque, returning I called at Henderson's but we made no bargain, Cheese meeting to-night everything satisfactory

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