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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
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Tuesday Sept 15 Fine and warm. The Presbytry meeting was held here in the morning and a Sunday School convention in the afternoon and evening. Olive and I attended in the evening.
Wednesday Sept. 16. Fine and warm. Arthur was in town.
Thursday Sept. 17. Fine and warm.
Friday Sept, 18. Fine & warm.
Saturday Sept. 19. Fine and warm. Noble came home. I went out to Geddeses' and was delayed till late through trouble with the seat.
Sunday Sept. 20. Fine & warm. I went to church to-night.
Monday Sept. 21. Fine & hot.
Tuesday Sept. 22. Fine & hot.
Wednesday Sept. 23. Fine & hot.
Thursday Sept. 24. Fine & cooler.
Satur Friday Sept. 25. Fine & cool. Port Elgin Fair.
Saturday Sept. 26. Fine & and warm.
Sunday Sept. 27. Fine & cool
Monday Sept. 28. Fine & cool. Rural School.
Tuesday Fall Fair. Fine & cool
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