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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1923 & 1924

Frank McMillan 1923 & 1924 63.pdf

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is talking about going to Houston Texas now. The small pox Epedemic at Windser has been pretty bad. about 30 dead so far

March 19th Fine again today we all went for a short walk. and over to the Park.

March 20th. Cloudy this morning and a good shower this evening. We got a letter from Fred Bell they all expect to come to see us on Sunday. and a card from John dated Mch 14th Saying the seeds where coming up and lots of snow there yet. have had a pretty steady winter

March 21st Cold and cloudy today about the coldest day this year. got another letter from John complaining about Smiith.

March 22nd Received another letter from John. wanting his tree order cancelled too late now as I have paid for them. got another dose in my arm Owen Sound. O.H.A Junior champions beat North Bay N.H.A. champions by 4 to 2 on March 17th.

March 23rd Sunday. cool & cloudy rained all last night and some showers today Expected Fred & Hattie & Alex. Bell & Mrs McIntyre

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