Bill Henderson  and Gary Myers have provided the following transcription of Mary Edwards' diary for 1890.  Mary Edwards was the wife of William Edwards, whose 1854 Diary can be found on this website.

Thursday, Jan 2/1890 John much the same. Jessie no better. She did not come downstairs today.  Her sister Angeline had the doctor last night. She had La Grippe. It is  pouring rain. 

Friday Jan 3 Mrs. T. E. Graves spent the day here. Jessie came downstairs  and lay on John's bed on the two sofas. John went outside the first time  since Monday. I wrote to ________ at St. Martine. I got a letter from  Anna mailed at Cedar Falls and one from Aunt Tallie. 

Sat Jan 4 - Ironed and cleaned up for Sunday. Tom went to Ormstown for  William. 

Sun Jan 5 - Wm. And I went to church, it was communion Sabbath. Mrs. Watt  joined the church. I took cold chills and headache and came home real sick  with La Grippe and took a sweat and was very bad all night with vomiting or  trying to, which was as bad I thought. Aunt Betsy called a little while.  I got up and tried to get better and had to lie down again until bed time. 

Mon Jan 6 - I got up but could not stay up. Had to lie on the sofa. We  got a telegram from George that Maude was dangerously ill. Kate & John  Graves went out. Mary is staying here. Tom also has the LaGrippe. I am  very anxious about Maude and think how sorry they will be lose her and Anna  will be so sorry to hear she is so sick. 

Tuesday Jan 7 - Had a card from Emma that Maude was some better. She had  had congestion of the brain. Tom is here, not able to work and Mary is  feverish. I think she too is sick. I am trying hard to get better. 

Wed Jan 8 - John went to Champlain. He met John & Kate coming home. Maude  is much better. Adam took dinner here on his way to Franklin. Mr. & Mrs.  Charles McFee took tea with us. 

Thurs Jan 9 - Self not as well as yesterday. Did not go into the kitchen  today. Jessie did the work and Wm waited on me. John came home very late.  Maude is keeping better for which I am very thankful indeed. Anna has  scarcely been out of my mind today, oh how I miss her. 

Fri Jan 10 - I got a long letter from Anna written from her new home. I  mailed Gleaners to Anna, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Livingston with  Anna's marriage notice. Mr. Sellar very kindly sent me half a dozen. I  have one to Kate and one to Jessie. Kate took LaGrippe and Mrs. Breslin  gave her an alcohol sweat. 

Sat 11 - Jessie went over and spent the day with Kate who is some better  but very weak. I am quite better but do not venture out yet. I pieced a  block for quilt - crazy quilt. Had a call from N. C. Parham. A very cold  day. The thermometer was 11 below zero in the morning. 

Sun Jan 12 - Wm rode to church with John Graves. I was not able to go but  rode over to Kate's in the afternoon. She was able to sit up but very  weak. John & Jessie went to church in the evening. I miss Anna very much  and feel lonely tonight - more so than I ever have since she left. 

Mon Jan 13 - Jessie washed. I did all I could to help her and John turned  the wringer and hung out the clothes, had to bring them in for the wind  blew so hard and it poured rain. We had to dry them in the house. 

Tues Jan 14 - Anna's birthday. I received a letter from her and sent one.  Jessie ironed. We spent the evening at Sunnyside. 

Wed Jan 15 - Wm took Jessie to Covey Hill to visit a week or two. I  called on Mrs. McGill a little while and saw the presents Bridget sent  home. Kate came and spent the afternoon. Etta called with Fred for a  letter but would not come in. 

Thur Jan 16 - Benson and Angeline brought up Clark and Annie but Aunt  Tallie went down to visit them and they went home after dinner. Daniel  came over in the evening and invited them over next day. 

Fri Jan 17 - After dinner Clark and wife went over to Daniels. Kate and  the children called in the morning and Kate got a letter that Maude was  poorly so Wm and I made arrangements to go to see Maude next day if the  weather should be favorable as the sleighing is good. 

Sat Jan 18 - We started at half past nine for Champlain and got there ten  minutes past one. We found Maude a little better. Mr & Mrs Barber were  there to tea and spent the evening. We played dominoes a little while. I  got a parcel from T.S. McGilton. 

Sun Jan 19. Wm & I went to Church with Emma. Mrs. Moore called in the  afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Dixon called before the evening service about an  hour I went with to church and sat with Mrs. Dixon. They came back with me  which was very kind. 

Mon Jan 20 - We left Champlain at light and got to George's at Covey Hill  before dinner. He had gone to Boston to see Tay who has had his eye  removed. Mary S. & Jessie were at St. Chrysostome. Aunt Mary was very  poorly. Kate was here when we got home and made the tea and did the wash  up for which I feel very thankful. 

Tues Jan 21 - I wrote to Mrs. Gordon at Swan Lake and sent three dollars  and a half for their new church which I collected for it. John D. went  with Tom to Champlain for a load. I wrote to Emma. I received and wrote  to Anna. Kate is staying here tonight. We spent a pleasant evening. 

Wed Jan 22 - Kate washed a few things for me. I kept Mary in the afternoon  while her Mother went to Quilting at Mrs. Breslin's. Kate helped me to  make pies and doughnuts. John got home from Champlain about four. 

Thur Jan 23 - Wm went to Covey Hill to see George and hear from Tay who is  getting better he fetched over Jessie and Mary L. Edwards and we all took  tea or dinner with Kate it being Mary's birthday. She is three years old  and we spent a very pleasant evening. Wm had a call from the Rev Mr. Watt  before he came over. 

Fri Jan 24 - Kate visited us in the afternoon. She made lemon pies. John  and Jessie went to Ben Johnson's party. Mary & I did not go. Tom came  over a little while in the evening.  Sat Jan 25 - John McGilton came and brought me a present from Anna, a  silver thimble in a box and my initials on it - also some yarn. After  dinner Wm & I went with him to Benson's and staid to tea. We had a short  but good visit. Ben had La Grippe. Adam was getting better of it. 

Sun Jan 26 - John & Jessie, Wm and I went to Church. Mary & I kept the  house and Kate's baby. Kate & Tom went to Church & took dinner here. Wm &  I called at Aunt Tallies. She & Gertie had La Grippe, also on Mrs. Parham  who has the measles. John & Tom went to Champlain. Took Mary home  afternoon. Her hand was sore. Kate stayed all night. Jessie went for a  drive with R.C.M. 

Mon Jan 27 - I got a letter from Emma and wrote to Anna. John got home  from Champlain about four o'clock. John Graves came back with them.  Jessie spent the afternoon and evening there when she came back informed me  that they were bound for the city next day. 

Tues Jan 28 - Kate & Tom, John & Jessie with Mary & Anna Bruce went into  Montreal and had their photos taken. They got home at eight o'clock. I  made oysters for supper. Both Kate & Jessie remembered me when in the city. 

Wed Jan 29 - William & self went to Covey Hill to see the two Mary's, who  are ill. Came around by the Flatts and had tea with Charles & Ann. James  McCort & Miss Allen married. 

Thurs Jan 30 - Jessie ironed in the morning. We had a visit from Johnnie  McFee, John S. drew logs to the mill. It poured rain before dinner and we  are losing the sleighing. Wm & I intended visiting at Mr. Pettis this  afternoon but postponed it to some other day. 

Fri Jan 31 - We washed ____ A.M. McGilson took dinner with us. I took Mary  and Anna Bruce while Kate went to St. Chrysostome with Etta Fulton. Jessie  & I called over to Sunnyside in the evening & also on Mrs. McGill. 

Sat Feb 1 - John fixed up and drove off East. Malcolm McFee and sister  Eliza called on their way to brother Daniels. John McFee with them. We  had Mr. John Cameron from Dundee to dinner. Also a call from Wm. B.  Johnston & Fred. I called at Daniel's in the afternoon and sewed a row of  blocks on my quilt. 

Sun Feb 2 - Wm. Jessie & I went to church and heard Mr. Watt give an  excellent sermon. Kate & Tom came over and took tea and staid until eight  o'clock. Jessie went to church in the evening. We read Dr. DeWitt  Tallmadge's trip to Palestine and was greatly interested. I felt very sad  all the evening thinking of Anna so far away. 

Mon Feb 3 - We washed. John got home in time for dinner. Brought me a  letter from Emma. I have been writing to Anna today. I made curtains for  John's wardrobe. It rained very hard in showers today and the snow is all  gone. 

Tues Feb 4 - It sleeted and rained all afternoon. Wm went to Ormstown to  take the train for Dundee. Jessie ironed. I pieced five blocks for a  quilt. John Graves fixed the table. I sent Anna a letter and papers to  Stewart. 

Wed Feb 5 - I got a letter from Tallie. Jessie & I visited at Sunnyside.  The wind was so strong it almost took us off our feet going over. John cut  wood under the shed and kept house. Twenty seven years ago this morning  James Gordon Keith died with Diphtheria aged six years. My oldest son. 

Thurs Feb 6 - I wrote to Emma and made apple pies. Kate and the children  visited here. Jessie went to the Social at Mr. Stewarts in Rockburn.  Silas McDaved called to get a wagon and he left his cutter as the sleighing  is gone. Etta and Fred Fulton spent the evening here and we had a few  words of a sort. She was vexed at not being invited to Anna's wedding. I  told her what I thought and the least said is the easiest mended. 

Fri Feb 7 - I received a letter from Anna and sent her one. Had a call  from Kate in the morning. Jessie went over in the afternoon awhile. John  got home from the woods about four o'clock. He got his own breakfast and  went away before we got up. Jessie & I spent a very pleasant evening, had  an old fashioned chat. She slept with me since Wm went away. 

Sat Feb 8 - I got up with a sick headache. Jessie kindly did up the work  and let me sit in the rocking chair. The photos expected came and all very  good. Wm got home at dark having been away since Tuesday. We had oysters  before going to bed. Jessie & John made chocolate candy. 

Sun Feb 9 - I went to church with John & Jessie. William kept house and  got the dinner. Jessie read and played the organ all afternoon by spells.  After tea Tom & Kate with the children spent the evening here. Jessie went  to church. Mary was lame had fallen and hurt her leg. 

Mon Feb 10 - Jessie went to Rockburn with Kate & Tom to visit Mrs.  Fergusson. I busied myself all forenoon cleaning up dishes and the  cupboards. After noon I wrote to Anna. John went to Hemmingford with a  load for Wm. McGill. 

Tues Feb 11 - I received a long letter from Anna. Wm and I went to the  Flatts and took dinner at John McGee's in company with Chas & Anna.  Malcolm and John were both at home. We had a very nice visit. We got home  at four. Kate was here. John soon got home from Hemmingford. Ben & Mina  Johnstone spent the evening here. 

Wed Feb 12 - I did not get a letter from Emma and was quite disappointed.  I wrote to her and sent our photos to Uncle Tay. Jessie went over to see  Kate a little while in the afternoon & I joined the blocks of crazy quilts  together. 

Thurs Feb 13 - Wm went to run a line down towards Ormstown. I went over to  Sunnyside for a little while. John took Jessie & myself up to hear the  Evangelists preach. Mr. Horner has a wonderful voice. Would like to hear  him again. 

Fri Feb 14 - Valentine's Day. Sister Angelina's birthday. She and Benson  took dinner with us then they went to hear the Evangelists. George Graves  came down from the summit. I got a letter from Emma and one from Anna in  with John. 

Sat Feb 15 - After dinner Jessie went to Champlain with George. Tom took  them to Charitins co(????) Kate and the children came over. A very cold  and disagreeable windy afternoon. I sewed another row of blocks on my quilt. 

Sun Feb 16 - Wm & I went to Church. The wind was piercing cold. John got  the dinner. It is so icy I am afraid to venture over to Kate's. I want to  see the children. I am very lonesome and miss Anna more since Jessie went  away. 

Mon Feb 17 - I got a telegram from Emma. She was sick and wished me to  immediately. It was sent on Saturday and as Jessie went home with George  that night I thought I would visit until I heard again. Wm went to Norton  Creek this morning and John helped me do a washing. Papa came home quite  unexpectedly and I was glad to see him. Eva and Charley called on their  way from church. It is snowing very fast tonight. 

Tues Feb 18 - I ironed early in the morning. When the mail came there was  no word from Emma. I sent a letter to Anna and received one from her.  After dinner I made apple pies. Kate came over also Mr. & Mrs. Watt took  tea with us. Quite a pleasant afternoon. Ella McGill spent the evening  here. I went to bed very tired. 

Wed Feb 19 - When the mail came, I got a letter from Jessie, Emma was  better but Wm & I went out to Champlain after dinner. Found her very  poorly. The Dr. had just left, said she had the dry colic and she was  quite bad all evening. Mrs. Parcheron called and I wrote a short letter to  Anna. 

Thur Feb 20 - I did not sleep any last night. I think the tea I drank at  night the cause. This is a very bad stormy day. Emma is some better but  we can not venture to face the storm home. The Dr called this morning.  Jessie is kindly doing all she can to help along. They cannot find a girl  to hire. Maude teased all day to go to Mrs. Parcheron's. 

Fri Feb 21 - A very cold day. Emma is better and we are storm staid. The  road blocked up. Emma sat up in the parlor in the evening. George and I  called on Mrs. D. Moore. William & Jessie kept Emma company. Maude teased  all day to go to Mrs. Parcheron's. 

Sat Feb 22 - It was very cold but we started early to get home. Came to  Hemmingford and got our dinner at McFee's. Got a few little things in the  store and then started again. Made another call at Mr. Willson's and got  nicely warmed, then rode comfortably home. The wind was not so high nor  piercing. Kate & Mary and Anna Bruce were here to greet us. 

Sun Feb 23 - I kept the house and Anna Bruce, who is a dear little baby and  all the rest went to church. I miss Jessie so much especially on Sunday.  Kate and Tom went home before tea. Had a call from Sister Angeline &  Charlie on their way to church. John & I went to both churches. Heard Mr.  Watt preach 

Mon Feb 24 - Mrs. James Latham died this morning. I repotted my roses,  arranged the plants, brought some up from the cellar. Swept thoroughly and  dusted the parlor, my bedroom and dining room. William went to an  Agricultural meeting at Havelock. He drove me over to Sunnyside first.  John came home from Ormstown and I had to come right back. We had oysters  for supper and I wrote to Anna. White cow had a little calf. 

Tues Feb 25 - The snow is going fast. After dinner I went over to Kate's  and intended going to brother Daniels, but could not get so much water on  the road. Came back, had a call from Etta Fulton & John Graves. John took  me over to my brother's to call on the bride in a sleigh. I commenced my  Berlin wool quilt. 

Wed Feb 26 - John went off for a lark, do not expect him back today. Tom  brought Kate & the children over. He came back to tea. Kate sewed on the  machine. I knit one block for quilt and eleven berlin wool blocks for  crocheted quilt. Tea meeting at Havelock. Fred Fulton called. 

Thurs Feb 27 - I knit two blocks. Called over to Sunnyside. Mary was  sick, I think has got the measles. A great deal of water on the road. Had  to pick my steps. Rev. Mr. Watt called a little while. I am feeling very  lonesome and I hope Jessie will soon come back. 

Fri Feb 28 - I did not get over to see Mary today. So much water on the  road, am not very well myself. Got a card from Jessie that Emma is better. 

Sat Mar 1 - I have a cold in my head. Went over to see Mary in the  afternoon who is some better she did not have the measles. John went to  the woods Wm and self all alone. I got a letter in Kate's from Anna who is  well. I am very broken hearted tonight. Wm is at Reslins as usual. 

Sun Mar 2 - Communion day in our church. I am sorry I was not able to go,  have pains throughout my breast. Wm and John went, I rode over to Kate's.  We all took dinner and tea there. I could not bear to come home. The  house looks so lonesome. John & Tom went to church in the evening. The  roads are very rough and frozen. Wagons are running. 

Mon Mar 3 - Wm and John went to the council in the afternoon. There was no  licenses granted this year in Franklin. Tom brought Mary over to spend the  afternoon. John brought me a porous plaster. I put it on my breast which  is very sore. John alone quite a washing in the morning and the clothes  dried nicely. A clear cold day. 

Tues Mar 4 - Wm started early to take the train to Dundee to meet Mr.  Farlinger. I got a nice long letter from Anna, and sent her one. Kate  came over after dinner. She made custard pies, fried some doughnuts and  ironed. I am not able to do much. John went to Franklin to see Mr. Watt.  Kate, Tom and Mary Anna Bruce spent the evening with me. 

Wed Mar 5 - I've been alone all day. John & ________ are in the woods. Wm  in Dundee. Adam McGilton came before dark and stayed all night. He and I  called on Kate a little while in the evening and quite a conversation. Wm  did not come home, cold & pleasant. 

Thur Mar 6 - John went to the woods, Adam went over and had dinner at  Sunnyside. He and Kate spent the afternoon here. Kate got the tea, then  went with John & Adam to Nelson Manning's to prayer meeting. Tom kept the  two children here. William came home at supper time. He washed the tea  dishes. He says it is the first he ever did. I am very poorly, have a  severe cold and pain my breast. 

Fri Mar 7 - John went with the man to the woods. Adam went over to  Daniel's to his dinner, came back to tea. Wm got a letter from Anna. Aunt  Eliza Malcolm and Johnnie came and spent the day. She & Wm helped get  dinner and we got along nicely. I made scones for tea and together we made  an old fashioned sweet cake. John & Adam are spending the evening at  Kate's. Wm and self are alone. 

Sat Mar 8 - John went to Churubusco to meet Jessie. The train was one hour  late. They got home at eleven o'clock. I am glad to have her back again.  Adam stayed until nearly four o'clock. We had a call from John Graves who  is leaving. He took his furniture away from Sunnyside. Jessie went over  to see Kate a little, while I am still troubled with pain in my breast. 

Sun Mar 9 - A bright pleasant day. The roads are smooth and dry, very  little snow to be seen anywhere. Wm and self went to church in the morning  and John & Jessie in the evening, also Kate & Tom. I kept the children.  They were very very good. 

Mon Mar 10 - a lovely day, bright & clear. Jessie & Self went to the  Flatts and called on Mrs. & Mrs. Keith Gordon. We traded some at the store  and got back to Benson McGiltons for dinner and spent the day there. Adam  and Charlie were both at home. I had a good visit with Angeline. John  went to Champlain with a load of lumber for George. I wrote a letter to  Anna. The roads are good. 

Tues Mar 11 - I received a letter from Anna. Jessie washed. Uncle George  and Aunt Mary came in time for dinner. Mary is very poorly, her feet is  swelled some. She stays here until George and Wm come back from  Huntingdon. John got home from Champlain about five o'clock. Jessie went  to Mrs. Ames social with B.C.M. I wrote to Mrs. Hunkins?? McFee and Mrs.  G. K. Edwards. 

Wed Mar 12 - A very wet day Jessie ironed and put the lining and wadding in  my crazy quilt. After dinner I made custard pies and cookies. Wm & George  did not get back from Huntingdon until dark. Mrs. George not very well. I  played some pieces on the organ and had a nice visit with Mary. 

Thur Mar 13 - George and Mary left about ten o'clock. Sister Angeline  came. She assisted me to tie & finish crazy quilt. Then we called over to  Sunnyside and had tea with Kate. Adam came back from Franklin, they went  home before dark. Jessie then went over for a call. I wrote three letters. 

Fr Mar 14 - Wm churned. I made ten prints. Jessie went over to Kate's.  We got dinner then Jessie & Self visited Mrs. J. A. Manning. It is a  lovely sunny afternoon. They had tapped part of sugar bush, sap is running  pretty good. Wilson Kirkland fixed the arch chimney. John and Jessie went  to Mr. Johnston's in the evening. I wrote to Mrs. G. Gordon. 

Sat Mar 15 - I wrote to Aunt Agnes and Jeanie Edwards. I called over to  Sunnyside and had a chat with Kate, John & Jessie. Went up to Aunt Sallies  in the evening. Kate & the children spent the evening with me. We had  quite a good visit. It is really cold & freezing hard. 

(Weekly summary. I have written eleven letters this week and made two  visits. I had visitors three days) 

Sun Mar 16 - A cold windy day and blustering all forenoon. John & Jessie  went to church morning and evening. Kate, Tom & the children spent the  evening here. We had ice cream. R.C.M. was here and some too. Mrs. Mason  died, left a baby girl five days old. 

Mon Mar 17 - cold with high wind. Jessie at Sunnyside helping Kate get  ready for the social. I made four pies and did housework , had severe pain  in my breast. Wrote to Anna in the evening. 

Tues Mar 18 - I got three no's off Peterson today. I made thirteen quarts  of ice cream for the social at Kate's in the evening. There was not as many  as we expected. Mrs. Mason's death threw a damper on it, but we made well  considering twelve dollars. Mr. Reed, Clara Manning, Eva McGilton, Miss  Young added to the amusement by reciting pieces and Mr. Robbie Pettis sang  a song. The pie social was a success. 

Wed Mar 19 - Jessie helping Kate to put her house in order today I called  over a little while Tenese came at noon to work. I wrote to Emma. Jessie  came home at tea time.   

Thurs Mar 20 - After dinner I went with Kate to see Miss Price and got a  dress fitted, a tea dress. Was very cold going up. Jessie kept the  children. We got home at dark. Jessie & John spent the evening at Aunt  Angeline's, the McFee's being away. 

Fri Mar 21 - Wm churned before dinner. Malcolm McFee came, had dinner with  us and staid until four o'clock. we had a nice visit. John went to St.  Chrysostome and got some groceries. I bought from Mr. Boda ten lbs of  feathers for 60 cts per lb. 

Sat Mar 22 - _________seven lbs of feathers over and put in Kate's bed as  it was not full enough when she got it. Jessie got dinner, did up the work  and then went over to Kate's. Wm went to Ormstown. John & Tom tapped the  sugar bush. I take weak turns and feel lonesome for Anna but I have much  reason to be thankful that Jessie is with me. She is kind and good.  (weekly summary). 19. Got three lbs of tea from Walter McFarlane  22. John tapped three hundred and seventy trees. I have white & scarlet  verbenas in blossom, white & pink geraniums, starfish becoming all in bloom  and lots of buds, roses are looking well.) 

Sun Mar 23 - Wm and I went to church in the morning. Kate & Tom took  dinner here after church. John & Jessie kept the children and got dinner  ready. John went to church in the evening and Jessie also went to the  Methodist Church. 

Mon Mar 24 - Felt very poorly. William tried to hire a girl could not get  one. I don't like to work Jessie so much. She is very good and obliging.  I wrote to Emma and Anna. A cold day with raw wind. 

Tues Mar 25 - I got a letter from Emma and one from Anna with two photos,  one taken in her marriage dress, both are very good and well taken. Kate  came over a little while to see them. Mary knew Aunt Anna & Uncle  Sheppard. Jessie got a letter from Anna and a paper that Tandy was  married. She did quite a washing. 

Wed Mar 26 - John tapped more trees and Wm. Made a fire in the sugar house  at noon for the first and commenced boiling sap. A squally day, it rains  and snows, then the sun shines a little while. Had a call from Adam.  Jessie did the ironing. I put new feathers in my pillows home in my bed.  I am a little better. Jessie had a call from Mr. Brown. 

Thurs Mar 27 - We sugared off twice today. Jessie is getting pretty well  initiated in the sweets of making sugar set. I have been mending &  darning, brushing and sponging all day nearly. Jessie & John gone to  prayer meeting to Mr. Daniel Tarham's. 

Fri Mar 28 - Sugared off twice and made syrup twice. Kate came over to eat  warm sugar. Carried Anna, Mary walked. Snow coming from the east, it  looks like a big storm. Frank Cantwell had a sale. 

Sat Mar 29 - Snowing still all day. The greatest storm of the season.  John & Tom went to Champlain in sleighs, lots of teams on the road. We  filled all the bottles with syrup and pasted paper over them. Sent Emma  some syrup and sugar and eggs by John.  (weekly summary). Wm set a hen on Saturday 29. We made four batches of  sugar and syrup twice. We have two more calves.???????? 

Sun Mar 30 - Jessie, Kate and self went to Church and heard an excellent  sermon from Mr. Watt. It was a memorial service for Mrs. Mason. The  church was full. All the other denominations attended. Rev Mr. Poysen  gave a prayer after the service, Mr. Reed, a collegian gave a solo, also  the choir. 

Mon Mar 31 - John got home from Champlain, brought be two pretty shells.  Jessie called over to Sunnyside in the afternoon. In the morning I went  with the mail to Mr. Price's, got my dress fixed and came back with him. 

APR  Mon Apr 1 - I cut out and basted a jacket for myself. Kate and the  children called over a little while in the afternoon. I went in the  evening to the Methodist social with John, it being in the Town Hall. A  lovely day, clear and cold. 

Tues Apr 2 - Had a busy morning. After dinner Miss Price called and fitted  my jacket. Jessie & I went up and visited at Mrs. Daniel Farham's, Mrs.  Stewart, had a pleasant afternoon. We started for Stacen's & Craik's, but  were too late starting. Jessie not feeling well, went to bed early tonight. 

Thurs Apr 3 - I sewed up my jacket and we sugared off three times. Kate  came over, Jessie and I went down to the sugar house after tea. John,  Jessie and Self went to Nelson Manning's to prayer meeting. The minister  did not come and so we had a praise meeting. Visited the sugar house and  saw their new evaporator. Had a chat with Lydia and saw her album. 

Fri Apr 4 - (Good Friday) Jessie & I made sugar four times. I made a layer  jelly cake. I sewed in the sleeves and put on the collar. The company  expected did not come. I wrote to Emma, sent papers to Anna. 

Sat Apr 5 - Very busy all day, I finished my jacket. Miss White visited  here in the afternoon. Sugared three times and made syrup. Kate sent me a  very nice cake. Churned and let Kate have four and one half pounds.  Jessie played. We had a nice sing. John took Miss White home. A good sap  day. 

(weekly summary - I came near having a serious accident at the Town Hall  Tuesday night - one of the steps being broken, I went through and was not a  little hurt) 

Sun Apr 6 - A beautiful Easter morning with high wind. Wm and Self, John  and Jessie all went to church. I walked over to see Kate & the children  after dinner a little while. I kept the children in the evening and let  them go to church. John went and Jessie went with a friend. A great sap  day, buckets running over. 

Mon Apr 7 - Sugared off twice. I cut a pattern off from Anna Bruce's  dress. I wrote a letter to Anna. The roads are very bad. I got a letter  from Mrs. Tenny. 

Tues Apr 8 - Tuesday I received letters from Emma and Anna. I went Anna a  letter, Jessie & John washed, I did housework and feel very tired. We  sugared off in the afternoon. Wm went to counsel. Tommy Rennie buried. A  social at Mrs. Paddock's. A pleasant day. Sap did not run much.98 

Wed Apr 9 - Jessie ironed. John churned. I worked the butter. We sugared  off once and made syrup. Kate and the children called over a little while.  Weather not very pleasant. High wind. 

Thurs. Apr 10 - No sugar to make today. I sewed part of the edging on my  quilt. Jessie & visited at Sunnyside all afternoon and had our tea. Fred  & Ettie Fulton spent the evening here and invited Jessie and I for tomorrow  afternoon. 

Fri Apr 11 - Kate called in the morning. She was very disappointed in not  getting a letter from Anna. Jessie & I knit on my quilt. John McFee and  Adam McGilton spent the afternoon and evening here. Adam & Self called at  Sunnyside. 

Sat Apr 12 - Made sugar in the forenoon. After dinner we called on Mrs.  Nelson Manning to console with her on the death of her sister, Mrs. Nash.  We then visited Etta Fulton & had tea. Came home and got our men's supper,  then called at Mr. McGill's and saw Mrs. Roda and the baby. We spent an  hour very pleasantly. 

(weekly summary. Received a letter from Mrs. Tenny, one from Emma, one  from Anna. I wrote two letters and one card) 

Sun Apr 13 - A lovely day. Wm and self went to Covey Hills. We heard Mr.  Waddell preach an excellent, excellent sermon and the friends in their  usual way. I felt quite unwell while there and much worse after I got  home. Kate was here and relieved me some by hot applications to my throat  & lungs. Jessie was at church. 

Mon Apr 14 - I am not very well, neuralgia troubling me throughout my chest  and shoulder but have to keep around. I got breakfast ready by seven  o'clock. Jessie is helping me to make syrup. It is a lovely day. Nice  weather for house cleaning. Mr. Breslin got a telegram that John was dead.  Wm & I went over a little while in the evening. 

Tues Apr 15 - I am quite well again. John went to the summit with several  others to meet the corpse of John Breslin. Clara Manning came with the  mail to spend the afternoon. I sent a letter to Anna. Jessie, Clara & I  went over to Mr. Breslin's a little while. Came back & got tea. Then I  went back and stayed until eleven. 

Wed Apr 16 - I went over & saw the funeral leave. Wm & Jessie went to the  funeral. John was a pall bearer. Aunt Angeline staid here and we kept  Kate's Mary & Anna Bruce. Benson & Angeline spent the day here. We had a  good visit. 

  Thurs Apr 17 - We cleaned the chamber. A pretty cold day. Got rid of the  skimmings, put away some syrup. Jessie drove Kate up to Robert Fulton's.  John made boxes and packed sugar for the west. Jessie had some packed for  Geo. V wife. 

Fri Apr 18 - I went over to Kate's in the forenoon and wrote a note to  Anna, enclosed it with Kate's. I received a letter from Anna in Kate's,  and a letter from Emma. John went to the summit with boxes. Kate spent  the afternoon here. Jessie & self knit 2 blocks each. 

Sat Apr 19 - After dinner Jessie & Kate went to J. McFee's to visit after  tea. Wm and self spent the evening at Mr. Breslin's in company with Etta  and Fred Fulton, Mrs. Backman & Charley Childs. I knit 2 blocks and sewed  another strip on my quilt - all except 2 blocks. 

Sun Apr 20 - Wm and self, John & Jessie went to church in the morning.  Jessie went at night also. John & I read a sermon of Talmages to Wm, had a  call from Mrs. Backman & Miss Maggie Breslin. 

Mon Apr 21 - I got up early and got Wm his breakfast. He went to Ormstown  and took the cars for St. Martine to attend Delegates meetings. We did a  washing & had Mr. Watt & Mr. Johnstone to tea. Also a call from John Craik  & Clara Manning. Sent papers to Emma and Anna. 

Tues Apr 22 - I sent a letter to Anna, also a box of cuttings slips of  house plants. I called on Mrs. Breslin and Kate. When I came home Ben &  Minnie Johnstone were here. I made tea, Kate made us a jelly cake which  was very nice. They left at eleven o'clock. I left the dishes until  morning, something unusual but I was very tired. 

Wed Apr 23 - Wm went to St. Chrysostome to run a line for Mr. Rickey.  Jessie & I knit on my quilt. My limbs aching. Can scarcely go around. We  both took a nap before tea. We had jam cakes for supper. Wm came when tea  was ready. Jessie read me a story out of Peterson. It is ???????? 

Thur Apr 24 - Jessie & I went to Ladies Aid at Mrs. Coonley's. I called on  Mrs. G. Abbot, Miss Abbot was very ill. I also called on Mrs. N. Parham  and saw the new baby. We got home at dark. It was a lovely day. A friend  called to see Jessie and spent the evening. I bought a red table cloth. 

Fri Apr 25 - Did various things around the house. Mary spent the day here.  Jessie & Kate went up to Franklin and called at several places. I have a  cold, none of us went to church meeting. I sat up late to add a bit to the  length of my Facinator and read the Gleaner. 

Sat Apr 26 - Got up with sick headache, find my cold is no better after  dinner got ready and at three o'clock John & self started for Chateaugay.  We called at the Lines and traded some at Mr. G. Neills. The wind was too  high to be pleasant driving. Got to Mr. Roberts at six. Saw Dr. & Mrs.  Whitehead & Gordon. 

Sun Apr 27 - I slept with sister Susan and got up with a headache which  wore away by church time. We all went to church and heard their new  minister. Susan and I went home and took dinner with Alvira. We had  strawberry short cake. John came. We called at Mr. Hall's before we left  Chateaugay. Got home at six, we did not get wet. 

Mon Apr 28 - Monday, got up feeling well. Wm got me some rich earth and I  fixed my plants and got dinner. Jessie & John washed the sap buckets, then  went to Covey Hill. The girls were not at home. They came home early. 

Tues Apr 29 - I sent a letter to Anna and kept the baby and Mary. Kate &  Jessie went to St. Chrysostome. I made cookies and Gooseberry Layer Cake.  Invited Maggie Reslin & her cousin, Mr. Childs. Kate & Tom to spend the  evening, which they did. Mary stayed all night. 

Wed Apr 30 - John took up the dining room and my bedroom carpet. We  cleaned the office and worked hard. John & Jessie called on Miss White at  Mrs. Dunn's. Wm had a call from Colonel Rogers & the Priest Murphy from  Cherubusco. 

May  Thur May 1 - Cleaned the dining room cupboard and scoured all the silver,  dusted and washed woodwork, washed all the china & stoneware. Wm. Had  another call from Mr. Murphy. Went up to Mr. Abbott's with him. Wm gave  Uncle George a swarm of bees. I was too tired to go to prayer meeting.  John went alone to Mr. Manning's. 

Fri May 2 - Continued house cleaning. Finished my bedroom after dinner.  Jessie went with Kate to visit Sister Angeline and visited Aunt Betsy and  sewed two blocks on my quilt. They came home early. Tom & John did not go  down. A fine warm day. 

Sat May 3 - I dressed and stuffed the fowl. Made custard pies for Sunday  dinner. Jessie mopped the kitchen, we had a tea dinner. Wm & John were  away. We knit on the quilt in the afternoon. A warm wind and looks like  rain. I raked the front garden a little bit. 

Sun May 4 - We all went to church and took communion. John joined the  church. Mrs. Breslin kept the children for Kate & she & Tom went too.  They came here to dinner & tea & spent the evening. It rained all day.  Jessie had a beau, we had a good sing.  Mon May 5 - John took the honey from sixteen hives. I worked at it all day  and we all went to bed tired. I called on Kate a few minutes to see the  babies dress. Anna sent it. Wm went to council. 

Tues May 6 - Cleaned up the kitchen, put away eight pails of honey. Jessie  & self went over to Kate's and knit a couple hours, had a chat. There is  quite an excitement in the neighborhood about Mr. Benwa's death. Mr.  McGill called. 

Wed May 7 - In the first place, did a big washing. Cleaned John's room and  the parlor. John took up and put down the carpet and helped all day. Wm  ran a line. George & Maude came after dinner. George went to Ormstown.  Jessie and John had a good sing after all was done. We are getting on  beautifully with the house cleaning. 

Thur May 8 - Maude went home. John put down the dining room carpet. After  dinner Jessie & I went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Gentle's, had an excellent  time. Coming home we met John going to prayer meeting. R.C.M. & Jessie  went driving. 

Fri. May 9 - Jessie & I cleaned the stoves and whitened the kitchen. Did  not finish washing the woodwork. Left it for another day. A wet  afternoon. I put my Tuber roses and gladiolas in the hot bed. Wm.  Churned, Tom went to Hemmingford. John spent the evening with Kate. 

Sat May 10 - Finished house cleaning & went over to Kate's twice. I made  her a pair of pillow cases. Wm & John got out the beeswax in its rough  state to be boiled and strained another day. Transplanted some potatoes.  I made a raisin cake, custard and cream pies. It rained a little while in  the morning. 

(weekly summary - Wm. Received a letter from Mrs. Hunkin's & Emma. I  received a letter from Aunt Sallie and one from Anna) 

Sun May 11 - All went to church in the morning. I went again in the  evening with John and heard Mr. Craik preach. 

Mon May 12 - Kept baby & Mary for Kate, who is house cleaning. I went over  in forenoon awhile. Then Jessie & I called over in the evening. We took  the children home. 

Tues May 13 - John & Jessie went to Alburgh. I spent part of the afternoon  with Kate. They were getting the carpet down in dining room. 

Wed May 14 - I made two shirts for John. Kate came over to stay the  evening with me. We had a call from Uncle George with bad news, which  surprised us not a little. Wm & I spent a miserable night and scarcely  slept any. 

Thur May 15 - Had a nice lot of butter our last churning, sending milk to  the factory now. Wm & I took tea with Kate. She came home with me. We  had a call from Aunt Betsy. I had a note from Sister Angeline. John &  Jessie got home little after eight o'clock. 

Fri May 16 - Jessie & self knit on my quilt & sewed on five pieces. I  covered the banner screen to be used in the kitchen. Read Emma's letter  sent by John and ate an orange she sent me. Jessie & I had a glass of  lemonade. 

Sat May 17 - After doing up the Saturday's work frying doughnuts, baking  for Sunday's dinner, cooking beans, we knit five pieces for my quilt. I  sewed them on. John painted the kitchen floor. Wm & self intended going  to Covey Hill but the wind was high. Very cold & showery, the first  thunder this season. 

Sun May 18 - We all went to church in the morning. There was no service in  the evening. John & Tom went to hear Adam preach in the Methodist church,  also Jessie & Robbie. Kate & Tom took tea here & Kate spent the evening.  Wm & I went down to see Mr. Cassidy before tea. He will be buried in the  morning at eight. 

Mon May 19 - Wm & self went to Mr. Cassidy's funeral. After dinner went to  Covey Hill, had tea. Found Mr. Fergusson & Tina here when we got home.  Kate & babies also. I wrote to Emma & Anna partly to be ready to mail  tomorrow. 

Tues May 20 - Jessie & I knit. It poured rain all day. Wm could not go to  hear Mr. Green in the evening. I sent a letter to Emma & Anna. 

Wed May 21 - A beautiful morning. The sun is shining. I put out my  verbenas and a few geranium. Sewed another strip on my quilt and made an  apron for Mary & called on Mrs. McGill. Wm sewed some beet seed. 

Thurs May 22 - Wm & John went up to the mill & Tom to work. Eliza O'Neill  & Louise Gordon visited here until after dinner. Then they went to Kate's  also but Eliza & Tena visited there in the afternoon. Jessie & I went to  the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Taddock's. we called on Mrs. Canwall, Mrs. Haire &  Mrs. Dunn. Got home at dark. 

Fri May 23 - Jessie & I went down to Sister Angeline's for a two hour  visit, when we came home Wm. thought we had better go to see Emma at  Champlain in case it might rain tomorrow. We left home after two and  reached there before seven. 

Sat May 24 - Wm & George went a fishing. I was very poorly all forenoon.  About three Emma & I went shopping. I visited all the Milliners shops and  got myself a bonnet. Mrs. Moore called in the evening. Also John Graves.  Wm & George did not get home until after eleven at night. 

Sun May 25 - Emma & self went to hear Mr. Dixon in the Methodist Church.  He called in a while, we had a little chat. The wind was very high all  day. We came home in the afternoon. Mr. Muir & Mrs. Watt changed pulpits  today. John & Jessie attended morning & evening. 

Mon May 26 - I feel very tired today but have done several odd jobs. Sowed  a few seeds and set out a few flower pots. Had a few light showers this  afternoon. It is quite warm. Tom helped John to harrow. Wm. Sowed oats.  He also found my silver thimble in the lane that Anna lost last summer when  milking. 

Tues May 27 - Jessie & I went up to the Frontier. Called on Mrs. Abbott,  saw her daughter who was sick. Then called on Mrs. Watt & baby, who is a  nice little chap and nine days old. We took dinner with Mrs. Gentle. We  got home before three. Kate called over with the children a few minutes.  I had a letter from M. G. McFee. 

Wed May 28 - John painted the stoop, I put out more houseplants. Wm  planted the oleander in the ground. 

Thurs May 29 - I worked in the flower garden, changing the pots, giving  fresh earth. Was up early. Jessie spent the day with Kate. John & Tom  were at the Elms all day. In the evening I kept baby Anna Bruce. Kate &  Jessie went to prayer meeting at N. Manning's. a beautiful moonlight  night. Mr. ______ Pettis died. 

Fri. May 30 - Put out all my plants except two. Washed windows. Jessie  ironed. Cut out a wrapper for mornings. Wm not very well, sent to the Dr.  for some powders & pills. 

Sat May 31 - I basted up my wrapper, swept and dusted my bedroom. After  dinner Wm & I went down to Mrs. Pettis a little while. Got home to tea.  John & Jessie went up to Mr. Fulton's in the evening. Kate & children came  over. Mrs. George Pettis & baby died. 

Sun Jun 1 - We went to Mr. Pettis funeral. There was sixty carriages. We  took dinner at John McFees & got home early. Wm not feeling well, went to  bed early. 

Mon Jun 2 - Wm. Went to council. I visited at Mrs. Manning's. we took tea  there and had a nice visit. Aunt Betsy called in the evening, quite cool.  Tues Jun 3 - I got a letter from Emma & Mrs. Monteath. I sent a letter to  Anna & Emma. Made roly cakes, whitewashed the fence and did several odd jobs. 

Wed Jun 4 - It rained all day. Wm went to Huntingdon. Kate came over and  baked for the Ladies Aid. Jessie assisted. I sewed some on my wrapper.   

Thur Jun 5 - John went to Cherubusco for Miss Vosburgh. A heavy rain  prevented many coming to our Ladies Aid, we only made a dollar. Spent the  evening pleasantly. The young folks played charades & we had some fine  singing & playing. 

Fri Jun 6 - After dinner, Jessie & Miss Vosburgh went over & visited Kate  at Sunnyside. I went over a little while in the evening. Wm & I came  early. We just got in when it poured rain. The weather is very cool. 

Sat Jun 7 - The young folks went to the Chasm at Chateaugay. Kate had  dinner with us. I finished & sewed another strip on my quilt and had the  supper ready for them when they came. Quite cold & showery. 

Sun Jun 8 - John, Miss Vosburgh & Jessie went up to the Methodist Church.  Our minister is in Kingston and we had no service. After dinner John took  Miss V home & Kate & I went down to sister Angeline's and called on Mrs.  Almon. Cold & high wind. 

Mon Jun 9 - I made a nightdress & knit one block. Jessie knit one also.  She called over to Sunnyside in the afternoon. I had a letter from Covey  Hill. Aunt Mary not so well. I had a letter from Emma. John got home at  two o'clock. 

Tues Jun 10 - I wrote to Anna & Emma. Received a letter from Tallie.  Fixed Wm's pants and knit a block. Adam called & invited us to Eva's  wedding. Kate called over in the evening. 

Wed Jun 11 - We ironed. Wm. Went to Huntingdon. A very warm day. Jessie  & Kate visited Mrs Dunn. Very warm day, thunder & lightning in the evening  but no rain until morning. 

Thur Jun 12 - Rain commenced before seven with very high wind. Jessie  spent the evening at Kate's. Fred & Ella Fulton were there. A very wet  dark night. I had a letter from Emma that she would be at Cherubusco  Saturday morning.. 

Fri Jun 13 - Wm came home in time for dinner. A very wet day. He could  not work. Afternoon I kept the children for Kate. She & Jessie went up to  the School Examination. I have sewed on another strip on my quilt. We  have a fire in the dining room. I got a letter from Anna. 

Sat Jun 14 - John went to the station for Geo. & Emma & Maude. A very wet  day. Had Tom & Kate for tea. 

Sun Jun 15 - Wm & Self, Emma, George, Tom, Kate & John went to church in  the morning. Jessie kept the children. She went in the evening with  R.C.M. Geo. & Emma went down to Aunt Angeline's. saw Etta Almour & the  braws bridal truso etc. 

Mon Jun 16 - After dinner Emma & self visited Elija Gordon on Shovelin at  the St. Antoine Abby. Ripped my silk dress & cut a jacket. I wrote to  Anna quite late in the evening. Kate & Jessie went to St. Chrysostome in  the forenoon. We kept Mary & Anna Bruce. 

Tues Jun 17 - I got Miss McGill to make my black silk shirt. A very warm  day. We had a heavy shower in the evening. Election day in Franklin. Dr.  Cameron had the victory over Saunders. Geo came in the evening. 

Wed Jun 18 - I went to Sister Angeline's and helped to set the table for  Eva's wedding. Called for my shirt coming home. Was very glad and pleased  to have it done. Got ready and went back to the wedding. Clark's daughter  Mrs. McKee had a son. 

Thur Jun 19 - Did not get much sleep. Had to rise early. Wm went near  Huntington to survey. Emma, Jessie & self went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs.  De Shaws. The roads were good and the day fine. 

Fri Jun 20 - Received a letter from Anna and I sent her one. Emma & I had  tea with Kate. Mr. T. E. Graves went to Champlain. Kate & the children  came home with us to remain all night. John & Jessie went for a drive in  the evening. A fine day. 

Sat Jun 21 - Emma finished my silk jacket, ready for the down. We had Mr.  Coonly & Gentle for dinner. Mr McGilton & Mrs. Almour for tea. George  came with Tom in the evening. Wm came just after supper. A very warm day.  (weekly summary - Eva McGilton was married on the 18th of June 1890. Mrs.  McKee had a young son on the 18th of June 1890. George went to Champlain  with the Rev. Mr. Watt, came back Saturday with Tom) 

Sun Jun 22 - Wm & I went to church. We took Mary with us. Maude who went  with John & Jessie came back with us. Emma & George kept house & got the  dinner ready. In the evening, Emma went with Kate & I went with John to  the Methodist Church to hear Adam preach his farewell sermon. 

Mon Jun 23 - Washed. Uncle George & Tay came to dinner. William was not  at home and did not see them. George went home with Tay. Tom sent them to  the steam mills. William got home to tea. Emma made me Rhubarb pies. 

Tues Jun 24 - Emma and Jessie ironed. I got the dinner. A very warm day.  I changed my flannels for cotton underwear last night. Wm went to Covey  Hill to see Tay. I called at Kate's, saw Mrs. Wallace Gordon. 

Wed Jun 25 - Emma spent the day at Kate's. made her a dress. I knit &  finished another row on my quilt. Jessie & John went in the evening to  Mina Johnston's wedding. I entertained Maude and Mary in the afternoon.  Had a swarm of bees, second swarm. 

Thur Jun 26 - Emma, Maude & self went to St. Chrysostome. Had dinner with  Eliza O'Neil on our way. Spent the afternoon & had tea at Mr. M McFee.  Miss Monteath went with us to call on Mrs. John Young. Came back and  stayed all night. In the morning did our shopping. Called on Christy and  dinner with Miss Monteath, visited Mrs. J. Boyd. Called on Miss Stewart,  got home at dark 

Fri Jun 27 - Jessie & John had not got home from the picnic at the rock  when we got home but came shortly. The horse ran up to the lane with the  carriage but did not break it. Emma had a race for her, then Wm. came and  unharnessed her. We got to bed late. I helped Jessie to pack her valise.  

Sat Jun 28 - Wm took Jessie to Cherusbusco. She went to Bowmanville to  visit her Mother's relatives. She expects to come back in five weeks I had  quite a busy day. Emma helped to get things in order. John & Tom went to  St. Chrysostome after tea. George came very late, walked from steam mills. 

(weekly summary. Mrs. John Young had a son on the 27/1890. I bought Mary  & Anna Bruce merino dresses. I wrote to Mrs. McKee) 

Sun Jun 29 - Maude went to church with Wm & I. John did not go to church  in the morning. Emma & George kept house & had dinner ready. Kate & Tom  took Mary & Anna who were very good. Anna's first time to church. John  went to Rockburn in the evening to church. 

Mon Jun 30 - Miss Monteath & Jessie & A____Tate visited here, also Kate &  the children. Emma & self cut out shaker flannel in the forenoon. Wm ran  a line & got home at dark. John got his overalls cut at St. Antoine. The  warmest day of the season so far. 

JULY  Tues Jul 1 - William went to Dundee after noon. I washed the flannels. A  very hot day. Emma & I wrote to Anna. I sewed a little on my flannels. 

Wed Jul 2 - Emma and I kept Anna Bruce and let Kate go to Ormstown with Tom  & John. I washed white clothes. It rained hard all afternoon the sun came  out. It was fine. We had a call from Jennie Fulton. 

Thurs Jul 3 - I gave up going to Ladies Aid, it is so hot. Emma & self  sewed on shakers flannel in the afternoon, Emma went to Kate's for tea. Wm  came home from Dundee after supper. In the evening, Emma & self called on  Mr & Mrs. McGill. Had a call from Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cantwell & Miss Martin. 

Fri Jul 4 - Emma & I went to the store & Maude too to Franklin. We called  on Mr & Mr Watt, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Dunn, Miss Fulton, Mrs. Lovejoy and got  home in time for dinner. Had a letter from Anna. Emma & Kate and the  children visited Mrs. Fryer in the afternoon. 

Sat Jul 5 - John took Emma & Maude home. Wm went to St. Chrysostome. I  was not very well. Had a sore throat but I managed to put the house in  order, dusted & swept. Then had cold chills and spent a miserable night. 

Sun Jul 6 - Not well enough to go to church. I had to lie nearly all day,  had a very bad headache. Kate came over, she & Tom got the dinner and did  the work. She brought a strawberry shortcake & roasted beef. Tom & baby  are something like I am - sick. A cool day. We miss John & Jessie. 

Mon Jul 7 - I am little better but feel miserable yet, have a cough today  to help along. Wm could not leave as he intended too, John got home at tea  time. 

Mon Jul 8 - Wm went to Roxham. I am little better. I sent a letter to  Anna. Not able to go into the kitchen to do anything. Handkerchiefs are  in great demand. 

Tues Jul 9 - Sad & lonesome. Wm came home in the evening. John went to  Miss Town's wedding. My head is bad. I am sick all over. 

Wed Jul 10 - I got out to the kitchen and helped to get breakfast. Washed  myself & nine handkerchiefs & ironed them. Made cookies. Mary visited me  all day, says when she gets old like grandma, will make cookies too. 

Fri Jul 11 - I was pretty well in the morning, in the afternoon Ellie  Fulton took me over to Kate's in her wagon. Mary had got hurt. They sent  for the Dr & he bandaged her arm. It was only sprained. John brought me  home in the Dr. carriage. Had cold chills. Not so well. 

Sat Jul 12 - Worse all day until near dark. Head felt better. Bought a  few raspberries. 

Sun Jul 13 - In the morning just as bad as ever, my head is awful. Wm &  John went to church after they did up the work. Aunt Angeline called on  her way home from church and suggested horseradish leaves on my neck &  feet. Kate got tea and did up the dishes. 

Mon Jul 14 - No better until three o'clock. Mrs. McGill called. Kate came  over & did the raspberries morning & evening I got quite well before bed  time. I wrote part of a letter to Anna. Very warm. John's birthday. He  went to Cherubusco in the evening. My head very bad. 

Tues Jul 15 - I think I am a little better but far from being myself. I am  constantly using my pocket handkerchief. Had a thunder shower this  morning. It is very warm John commenced haying. Kate made my raspberry  jelly at her house. Put hot hops on my head all afternoon & night. 

Wed Jul 16 - I got up quite well in my head, until ten o'clock, was very  much worse. Put on mustard hops & warm clothes until it got a little  easier before one, I stoned a few cherries in the morning. Kate came over  & made four quarts of preserves. I got easier again at night. Have to  keep very warm. John brought me a nice bunch of strawberries on the stems. 

Thurs Jul 17 - Fixed my calico dress. My head little better. Have to keep  very still. I am keeping it tied tight with a bandage around it. I helped  to stone two pails of cherries. John helped all the evening. It rained  very heavy. Angeline & Benson called coming from Chateaugay. Uncle James  died two years ago today. 

Fri Jul 17 - I was able to do considerable today. I went upstairs and made  John's bed, the first time for a week. Maggie Breslin is doing our washing  & ironing at her home. Kate came over and made twelve and a half quarts of  cherry preserves, eleven lbs of white sugar, six of maple. I made some  cordial. 

Sat Jul 19 - A little better, worked a little all day. I made two quarts  of black raspberries, at least, and canned them. Kate & Tom went to  Champlain after dinner. Wm had a call from the valuators at night. Mrs.  McGill called. I took suddenly worse & suffered all night with neuralgia  in my breast and side. Wm did all he could to relieve me. I went back to  my flannels again. 

Sun Jul 20 - I got easier at daylight, got up and dressed but my side bad  all day. Had a call from Benson & Charlie McGilton. They brought me some  Lady Slipper. I hope it may do me good. Showery all day. Wm could not go  to church and leave me. John went three times. He took dinner at  Merritt's. I am so lonesome for Anna. 

Mon Jul 21 - I am quite easy this morning but weak. I had a call from  Ella, she started a fire to make me a cup of tea. John & Wm are busy at  the hay. I am doing what I can. John had a letter from Jessie, I answered  & said for her to come the time she said. Aunt Betsy came over & set a  couple of hours in the evening. 

Tues Jul 22 - Wm went away below the creek some place to work. John busy  at the hay. He wrote Anna a letter, I put in a bit. I wrote to Emma and  Kate together. Wm Watt called in the evening & his niece from Kingston. 

Wed Jul 23 - Aunt Agnes and her two sons, Harry & Athol came and only  stayed to dinner, then went to the Flatts to Anna's. Wm came in time for  dinner. Harry took photos of the house. I knit three pieces for quilt. I  am feeling much better. We had a good visit. 

Thurs Jul 24 - I sent a letter to Kate & Emma. I mopped the kitchen,  canned black raspberries. Had a call from Uncle Benson. Knit two pieces  for quilts. John went to prayer meeting. 

Fri Jul 25 - Made gooseberry jelly & raspberry pies. Had garden peas for  dinner & new potatoes & veal. Knit two pieces for quilt & did all the  housework. Mashed six quarts of blackberries for cordial. 

Sat Jul 26 - Made spiced currants, currant pies, jelly cakes & a tea  dinner. John & Tom went to the rock. Wm went to Ormstown to meet Jessie.  I had supper ready for them and glad to see her back again. Tom had supper  with us. 

Sun Jul 27 - We all went to church. I was very tired, did not think I was  so weak. Was glad to get home & lie down. Mr. Leet from Montreal  addressed us and the Sabbath school children. Jessie did not go to church  at night. Had a friend call. John & Tom went. I felt very poorly. Went  to bed early. 

Mon Jul 28 - Very hot day. Had a call from Ella this morning. Tom is  helping John at the hay. I strained the blackberry cordial and wrote to  Anna. Had a call from brother James Merritt in the evening. 

Tues Jul 29 - I made huckleberry pies & cookies. Aunt Angeline & Aunt  Eliza came before dinner and spent the day. The picked a few currants. We  had heavy thunder showers. Wm picked a few blackberries in the evening.  Brother James came and stayed all night. The hottest day of the season so  far. "Ther 87. 

Wed Jul 30 - Brother James stayed all day. Wm went to the Flatts. We  picked black currants. We played a few games of dominoes. Jessie & I rode  over to Sunnyside with the milk man. I wrote to Aunt Sallie. Brother  Clark's birthday. 

Thurs Jul 31 - James spent the day at Daniel's. We expected Charles & Ann.  We had heavy showers in the morning. Jessie & I knit. Tom went to  Clinton Mills for Kate. She did not come. Wm. picked some black berries.  James went down to Benson's. 

Fri Aug 1 - A beautiful day. Charles & Ann spent the day here. Tom went  to Champlain after noon. John & Jessie went to the prayer meeting at Mr.  Watt's. I called on Aunt Betsy and Mrs. Breslin. 

Sat Aug 2 - John went to Alburgh. Jessie and I visited Eva and then went  over to Kate's and fixed up a little for her home coming. 

Sun Aug 3 - Wm., Jessie, & I went to church. A very warm day. Tom & Kate  with the children came about half past three. We were delighted to see  them. After tea we went over with them a little while. 

Mon Aug 4 - very warm. Too hot to sleep last night. Thermometer 90 today  at half past two. I went raspberrying in the evening with William and  picked a few currents later on. 

Tues Aug 5. Made current jelly in the morning & had a call from Ada or  Mrs. Rogers. Very warm all day. A thunder shower in the evening which  cooled the air. Etta & Fred called, invited Jessie & I up Thursday to meet  the two Mrs. Rogers. 

Wed Aug 6 - Wm went to Therington. I went over to Kate's. Had dinner.  She is washing John & Jessie washed early this morning. I am in trouble  somewhat - wishing I could see my way clear which I hope too in time. We  had the two Mrs. Rogers to tea. 

Thur Aug 7 - Jessie ironed. She got a letter from Sallie. I fixed a shirt  for John and sewed & mended all forenoon. A lovely day, not so warm as  last week. Jessie & I visited at Etta Fulton's with the two Mrs. Rogers &  Miss Fulton, Mr. Manning called.   In the evening I called on Mrs. Lovejoy. 

Fri Aug 8 - Mrs. Manning & Clara spent the afternoon here, also Kate & the  baby. 

Sat Aug 9 - I felt very poorly all the forenoon and decided to go to Boston  for a change hoping it will do me good. Wm & John are both willing, Jessie  is to accompany me. She and Kate spent the afternoon at Mrs. Rogers being  invited. 

Sun Aug 10 - We all went to church and heard Mr. Dixon preach. I called  over to Sunnyside in the afternoon. Kate came over in the evening. We had  a call from Aunt Angeline & Charley on their way to church in the evening.   

Mon Aug 11 - John took Jessie & self to Chernbusco for a trip to Boston,  where we arrived at nine o'clock. Tay met us and we rode in an electric  car to Mount Vernon. Agnes was waiting to receive us. We had telegraphed  them from St. Albans. 

Tues Aug 12 - We saw the President Harrison and the Grand Army March. A  sight worth seeing. The procession lasted over six hours. Agnes & I went  home, did not see it all, but saw enough. Sat on Commonwealth Avenue where  we had a good view. 

Wed Aug 13 - I stayed in all day. I was very tired and I wrote to Wm.  Cool & pleasant. The rest all went out to see the grand sights. So many  visitors in the city. 

Thurs Aug 14 - We visited Mount Auburn Cemetry. Aunt Agnes, here two  sisters, Jessie & I. We went on the electric cars, a long ride and saw  many notable places. The elm tree in the middle of the street, Washington  reclined under. Also the house that Longfellow lived and died in at  Cambridge. We saw his grave and I picked a piece of ivy off it. I did not  go up the Tower, not being able. Went to the Band Concert on the Common.  Walked through the public gardens. They were fine. 

Fri Aug 15 - Saw the Harvard Institute. We went to the Revere beach and  saw the tide come in and go out. The salt water was a pretty green color.  I enjoyed it very much. We went to the Ferry on the street car, then took  the steam car quite a long distance. Tay carried a lunch basket, which we  did justice to. I got a letter from Wm and one from Emma. Went to a  colored prayer meeting with Mrs. Johnson, Agnes sister. 

Sat Aug 16 - Tay & I went to the stores while the others all went to see  Mr. McCalum & bride start for Turkey as missionaries. After dinner we  visited the museum, but I could not half enjoy it, not being able to walk  around up & down stairs. Agnes & I went home sooner than the rest. I  wrote to Wm, Emma, Anna, Kate & John. 

Sun Aug 17 - I did not go to church in the morning. All the others did.  Miss Clark came to tea and we went to the Episcopal Church in the evening.  Afterwards to the colored Methodist church, it being near at hand. 

Mon Aug 18 - I remained in the house all day, packed my valise, sent Anna a  letter and handkerchief. The rest visited the stores and places of interest. 

Tues Aug 19 - Tay saw us on the train for home. We left Boston at half  past eight in the morning and reached Champlain and eight o'clock, a long  tiresome ride. George met us and I had a ride up in a fine carriage. It  was pouring rain & Emma gave us a good welcome. Had tea all ready for us. 

Wed Aug 20 - Emma and Maude came to the depot with us. The train was one  hour late at half past nine. We reached Churubusco where John met us and  we got home to an early dinner. Kate & the children were here. We found  all well & in good condition. Uncle Benson & Aunt Angeline called. 

Thur Aug 21 - Wm took and early start to Huntingdon. Brother Charles took  dinner with us. John, as well as myself, not very well. I went to bed  early, we had a heavy rain in the evening. 

Fri Aug 22 - Wm came home about ten o'clock. we were invited to Uncle  John's for tea & visit Catherine. We went, we met Charles & Anna there.  Mr & Miss Gowdry there too. We came home quite early. Jessie & I spent  the evening alone.   

Sat Aug 23 - Invited the two Miss Fulton's for tea & made a sponge cake &  finished sewing the lace on my quilt. Charles & Ann came to dinner. Had  been at St. Chrysostome. I had great pain through my breast and shoulders  after dinner. Jessie finished the last block & sewed it on. The quilt is  done. I am troubled with neuralgia. 

Sun Aug 24 - I am quite better. A very wet day. Only John & Jessie went  to church. Kate called over a little while. A wet evening. 

Mon Aug 25 - I called on Mrs. Breslin & Harden, also on Kate. Had a call  from Etta who took Jessie home with her & John went up in the evening. I  was not so well. I had a poor turn. Wm spent the evening at home. 

Tues Aug 26 - Wm went to Clotilde to work. It is a fine day I wrote to  Anna and had a call from Mrs. Harding Peterson, my old friend arrived  Social at Mrs. Medcalf this evening. John & Jessie went. I called at Mr.  McGills. 

Wed Aug 27 - Merritt, Tallie & Gertie came to visit. They did not remain  to tea. John & Jessie went to Mrs. Manning's to tea and spent the evening.  I staid at Sunnyside til they came home. Showery & cool. 

Thurs Aug 28 - Mrs. Hyde James & Charley came before dinner and remained  all night. Kate came over in the evening. There is great excitement of  thieves in the country. Horses and carriages being stolen. Men are out  scouring the country. 

Fri Aug 29 - Jessie & I took dinner at Kate's with Anna Hyde. I rode home  with Uncle Benson, Angeline & Eliza came. Mrs Hyde went home. Uncle  Benson staid. Wm came home and Jessie with Kate visited at Mr Leonard  Young's family, Mrs. Howe being at home. 

Sat Aug 30 - John went to Alburgh. Wm busy all day writing process? After  dinner I made cookies. Kate called over and made a lemon pie. Jessie  called at Mrs. McGills in the evening. We had a call from Mr. B. Johnston  in the evening. 

Sun Aug 31 - A wet day. We did not go to church. Kate & Tom came over to  tea. Mr. R. C. Manning called in the evening. 

Sept 

Mon Sep 1 - I wrote to Emma, ripped up a dress & a quilt to turn. Spent  the afternoon with Kate. Wm went to Council. Jessie went to see Miss  Gewey. John came home at dark. He came by Champlain and took dinner at  Emma's. We got our invitation to John & Lottie's wedding. 

Tues Sep 2 - We done a big washing. Had a call from Charles & Ann. I  wrote to Anna. It looks like rain. 

Wed Sep 3 - Wm took Jessie to Covey Hill to meet Charles for Champlain. I  had a call from the Manning's on their way to the rock. I worked fixing  only black cashmere dress. 

Thurs Sep 4 - Wm went to Burnside, then to St. Chrysostome, he came with  Jessie for a late dinner. I had a call from Mrs. Manning, Fred & his wife  before dinner. 

Fri Sep 5 - I finished my dress and did a lot of darning. Made pies.  Jessie & Self visited at Wm. McGill's. 

Sat Sep 6 - Wm & I went to Covey Hill. We found Aunt Mary very poorly.  Hands badly swollen. She cannot help herself. We called over to  Sunnyside. Another scare of a horse thief in this neighbourhood. 

Sun Sep 7 - Communion Service. We all went to church. A very warm day.  Aunt Angeline & Uncle Benson called coming from church in the afternoon.  Jessie went to church again in the evening. Kate & Tom were here a little  while. 

Mon Sep 8 - Wm & John left very early for to catch the train at Ormstown.  Wm for St. Maritana, John for Montreal. A very warm day. They got home  just dark. 

Tues Sep 9 - After dinner, John drove Jessie and I to Cherubusco where we  left Luey. Jessie & I accompanied him so far as Champlain. He went on to  Albourgh. George & Maude met us at the station. Tom & Kate came just  after we had our tea. 

Wed Sep 10 - after dinner we took the train to Alburgh. Saw John married  to Miss (Lottie) Vosburgh. Tom & Kate just got there as the ceremony  commenced. After seeing the bride & groom leave for their trip we came  back to Champlain. Staid all night. Everything went off nicely. They had  a nice wedding. 

Thurs Sep 11 - Jessie & I with Mary E. Graves came to Cherubusco and drove  Luey home. We were cold, it rained a little & the wind was high. We  called on Mrs. Manning. Saw Mrs. Gibert. Got a good warm cup of tea &  came home quite comfortably. Got dinner and had tea ready for Wm & George. 

Fri Sep 12 - A very wet day. Had a call from John Graves. He & Jessie  were both disappointed in not getting to the Huntingdon Show. They cracked  butternuts for a cake. I went over to Kate for a little while. 

Sat Sep 13 - I made pie & cakes, scones and baked beans. Stuffed and  roasted fowls. Kate came over & made butternut cake. John Graves went to  Aubrey to meet John & his bride. Tom & Kate came over to supper & welcome  John & Lottie. 

(weekly summary - attended John's wedding at Alburgh. Staid with Emma two  nights) 

Sun Sep 14 - Wm, Jessie & I went to Church. Also John and Lottie. After  dinner went over to Sunnyside for tea, then John & his wife went to church,  also Jessie & Rob. They spent a pleasant evening after coming home. 

Mon Sep 15 - Jessie & Lottie washed. I did the other work. Made sauce &  pie, got dinner ready with some help. Dusted & wrote to Anna. Ironed in  the evening. 

Tues Sep 16 - A wet day. I did not go to the show. I kept Mary & Anna  Bruce for Kate, and had a nice tea ready for them when they got home. Wm  got hurt on the show ground. 

Wed Sep 17 - John & I called on Mrs. Wilding at Robert Fultons. I invited  them to tea. Fred, Tom & Kate came in the evening. Had a call from  Merritt & Sallie, also Sister Angeline & Benson to tea. Jessie hurt her foot. 

Thurs Sep 18 - Lottie made catsup????, I fixed my blackberry cordial, put  it down cellar and worked all forenoon. Had a call from Daniel. Wm went  to Ormstown, his birthday, also Anna Bruce. Had a visit from Mr. & Mrs.  Watt - Jessie's foot quite sore. 

Fri Sep 19 - Had a call from J. A. Fulton & Mr. Lovering before dinner.  Uncle John & Aunt Eliza visited us in the afternoon. We had a call from  Miss Libbie McGill. Lottie & I called on Aunt Betsy who is sick. We then  took tea at Kate's at seven o'clock. Wm & Self, John & Lottie, Jessie did  not go.   

Sat Sep 20 - John has gone and I am almost heart broken. They left at half  past 3. Brother Charles came & staid until four o'clock. He & Gordon  Hyde, Dr. Fergusson and Tina took tea here. Jessie & I called at Sunnyside  in the evening. 

(weekly summary - John left home for Alburgh to live. Had a visit from  Uncle John McFee. I got a pound of black tea from Mr. McFarlane) 

Sat Sep 21 - Wm & self went to church. It was quite cold but pleasant.  Jessie rode with Tom & Mary. She staid there to dinner. Then Tom, Kate &  the children came over to tea. Wm & I called on Aunt Betsy who is ill.  Jessie gone to Covey Hill this evening to go to Ottawa with Mary in the  morning.   

Sun Sep 22 - We churned & washed. Had a man digging potatoes. A fine day.  Kate is weaning Anna Bruce. They called over a little while. We are very  lonesome for John. I wrote to him. 

Mon Sep 23 - Ironed & made tomato butter. Sent letters to Anna & John.  Kate swept & dusted the Chamber for me and made biscuits for tea. Had  Jerva digging potatoes. 

Wed Sep 24 - Wm. took me to St. Antoine to get a pair of boots. Could not  find any to suit. Very cold. Had some house plants brought in. Kate &  the children here to tea & spent the evening. 

Thur Sep 25 - Received my first letter from John. Wm went to Ormstown.  Kate & Mary called over a few minutes after the mail came. Wm. got home at  five then helped Jerva unload a load of potatoes. A fine day. Churned the  second time. 

Fri Sep 26 - I dressed chickens. Made scones and raised cookies. Invited  Mrs Manning and Mrs. Hibbert to tea. They said they were engaged but would  come tomorrow. 

Sat Sep 27 - Skimmed milked, washed pans, and was busy all forenoon. Got  the room ready for young Jerva who is to work a month. Kate & the children  came to tea. Mrs. Manning & Hibbert also. I called in the evening on  Messers Egan & at Mr. McGills. 

Sun Sep 28 - Wm & I went to church. We took tea at Sunnyside. We miss  John very much. 

Mon Sep 29. Wm & I washed. Kate went to Covey Hill. A lovely day 

Tues Sep 30 - Ironed in the morning after dinner we visited Aunt Angeline.  I sent letter to Anna and one to John. 

October 

Wed Oct 1 - Kate & I went to Ladies Aid at Mrs. Gentle's. a lovely day.  We called on Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Parham. Saw Etta Dean Fulton sick. I  paid Miss Gowen two dollars and sixty five cents for Jessie. 

Thur Oct 2 - I set our carnations enriched the lilly (Calle) and baked  scones & cookies, apples etc. Called on Mrs. Egan & went over to Sunnyside  a little while. Mended some shirts and did house work in general.  Received a letter from Emma, and John & Lottie. 

Fri Oct 3 - I received a letter from Anna and sent a note in Kate's and  papers from Emma, also a letter in Kate's to Emma. I had Mrs. Egan &  daughter, Mrs. Terrin and Miss Julia Egan to tea from Montreal. We had a  pleasant visit. They staid until nine o'clock. Then crossed to Mr. McGill's. 

Sat Oct 4 - I got my work done early, went over to see Kate a few minutes.  Came home & wrote a letter to Adam. Spent the afternoon reading the Ladies  Journal. Kate spent the evening with me. 

Sun Oct 5 - Wm & self went to Russeltown Flatts to church. Took dinner  with Uncle Chas and Lonise. Jessie came home with us. Called at Uncle  John's. had Kate & Tom over to tea and had a good sing, but we miss John  so much. 

Mon Oct 6 - Wm went to Ormstown to survey the cemetery. I wrote to John.  We had a call from Mrs. Egan Gervais. Gathered in the pumpkins and drew  some stones. A very pleasant but cold day. A friend of Jessie's spent the  evening here. 

Tues Oct 7 - Jessie washed. I sent letter to Anna & papers to Stewart &  John. Wm. came home on account of the rain. I made sweet or ripe cucumber  pickles. Put up four pumpkins today. 

Wed Oct 8 - Kate took me to St. Chrysostome. We did a lot of trading at  Lalond's. we also called on Brown & Lontaire. Got a letter from Emma.  She is coming tomorrow. Found Tina Fergusson here when we came home. She  & the Dr. took tea here. I made pumpkin pies. Went to bed tired. 

Thurs Oct 9 - I got the house in order. Baked some and Wm. went to  Cherubusco for Emma & Mr. Moore & Maude. They got here for tea. We spent  a pleasant evening. 

Fri Oct 10 - William went to Allan's Corners to work. Started early. I  made doughnuts before Mrs. Moore & Emma were ready for breakfast. Had a  call from brother Charles. Wm. came home. 

Sat Oct 11 - Had a call from Miss McCort in the morning. Emma put the  ________on my silk jacket. Were invited to Kate's for tea. Mrs. Burrows &  Carson came. Wm. came for me. They staid all night. Mrs. Moore, Burrows  & I had a nice visit. Jessie & Carson went over to Kate's. Emma came back  with them. 

Sun Oct 12 - I took Mrs. Moore & Emma to church. A lovely day. Mrs.  Burrows & Carson went home with Kate. Came over for tea. Jessie's young  man took her to church in the evening. Mrs. Moore was pleased to hear Mr.  Watt. 

Mon Oct 13 - A beautiful day. Wm went to Ormstown to work. Mrs. Moore &  Maude with self took a walk around the circle. Visited the sugar house.  Emma and Jessie spent the afternoon helping Kate. Emma slept with me. She  took a stiff neck. I rubbed her with electric ore. 

Tues Oct 14 - A very wet day. Wm. got home in time for dinner. John &  Lottie came just as we got through to attend Kate's & Tom's wooden wedding.  Wm & Mrs. Watt called & went over also. We spent a very, very pleasant  evening. John & Lottie staid all night. We got a card from the hill that  Mary was worse. 

Wed Oct 15 - Wm & went to Covey Hill to see Mary, found her very bad. We  got home at three o'clock. brought a pig & a puppy for John from Uncle  George. Found Kate here with the children when we got home. Aunt Angeline  & Benson had been here to dinner. John, Lottie & Jessie were invited to  Mrs. Mannings to tea. Ella McGill came to call on them. Did not stay long. 

Thur Oct 16 - We got word of Aunt Mary's death so got an early dinner and  went over. John & Lottie went with us on their way home & called a little  while Emma remained for the funeral. Mrs. Moore went home. We staid at  the hill all night. 

Fri Oct 17 - Wm & I came home about ten o'clock. I got a letter from Anna.  A very wet day. George came in the evening. He had got his tea at Covey  Hill. Annie Hyde died with blood poisoning from having a tooth extracted. 

Sat Oct 18 - We all went to Aunt Mary's funeral. Wm & self took dinner at  John McFees. George & Emma, Tom & Kate & Jessie took dinner at Aunt  Angelines. We heard that Annie Hyde was dead. I took tea at Kate's with  George & Emma. The roads are very muddy. 

Sun Oct 19 - Wm, Jessie & self went to church. George & Emma went home  early for fear of rain, which did come on at two o'clock. I feel very  lonesome for John & Emma. Jessie had a friend call in the evening.   

Mon Oct 20 - Wm assisted and Jessie washed. I made sweet pickles. Did  housework all day. Cleaned the sewing machine. Made myself an apron. In  the evening, wrote to Anna. Mrs. Hyde buried at half past two in Montreal.  Aunt Angeline went in to the funeral. 

Tues Oct 21 - A lovely day. Had white frost last night. Wm went to a  council at the Town Hall. I had my foot measured for a pair of boots and  we took tea at Brother Merritt's. Uncle Benson took dinner here. 

Wed Oct 22 - a lovely day. Wm went to Ormstown to work. I have a very  severe cold. Maggie Breslin spent the evening here. We put up four  pumpkins today. Jessie slept with me. 

Thur Oct 23 - My cold is a little better. I made Pumpkin Pies. Wrote a  card to Emma and one to John. Jessie is spending the day with Etta Fulton.  She went up with the mail. A lovely day 

Fri Oct 24 - Miss McCort came to make me a cloak & dress. I have a cold &  bad cough but assisted all I could. 

Sat Oct 25 - My cold is much worse & I am not well. It is hard to keep up.  Miss Anna McCort & Bessie Launders spent the evening here & took Miss  McCort home. 

Sun Oct 26 - Cough so bad could not attend church, Wm either. He has the  cold so Miss Jessie went to church with Kate in the morning & in the  evening with B.C.M. Miss McCort rode up with Mr. Beattie. Tom & Kate took  tea here with the children. 

Mon Oct 27 - Miss McCort got through and went over to sew for Kate. I am  just a little better. I wrote to John, Aunt Ann & Louise and to Anna in  the evening to be ready for to send tomorrow. Jessie also is writing  letters to her friends. 

Tues Oct 28 - Went over to Kate's a little while. I wrapped up good, the  wind was cold. She made me a cup of coffee. Jessie & crocheted all the  evening. 

Wed Oct 29 - Jessie & I went to Brother Charles's to see them & get  particulars of Annie's death, poor Annie. Read us a lot of letters  received from friends & her own children. We had a good account of her  sickness. We got home before dark. 

Thurs Oct 30 - I got ready to go to Rockburn with Jessie & take in Mrs.  Coonly's Ladies Aid on our way home but rain prevented us from going. It  turned out a fine evening. Sorry we did not go, puzzled my brain all day,  picking out a crocheted pattern of lace. I received a letter from John. 

Fri Oct 31 - Wm took his map??? To Ormstown. I had a call from Aunt  Betsy. Jessie spent the day at Mrs. J. Manning's and the evening at Mr. B.  Fulton's. I was over to Sunnyside a little while & had a cup of coffee  with Kate. She spent the evening here. Tom worked on the church grounds  in the afternoon. 

NOV 

Sat Nov 1 - Jessie & I went to Sammy Orr's to visit with them & Uncle  William & Aunt Mary. We called at Uncle George's on our way home. At bed  time I took Neuralgia in my side. Wm was up most of the night with me.  Sweat it & I got easier before day, the result of a bad cold.   

Sun Nov 2 - Jessie staid with me. Wm & Tom went to church. I am not very  well yet but Wm. & I kept Anna & Mary in the evening and let Tom & Kate go  to hear Mr. Beattie. Jessie went to church too. A wet evening. They rode  in road carts. 

Mon Nov 3 - Wm went to Counsel. Jessie went to see Gertie Gordon. I  called on Kate a little while. I had a call from Charles & Ann on their  way from Daniels. A very cold day. 

Tues Nov 4 - Wm went to Lacolle. Mary T. Edwards visited here a little,  while Kate & Tom with the children took tea here. Jessie & I were alone  all evening. 

Wed Nov 5 - I made doughnuts and pie for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Jessie  visited Mrs. Frier with Kate. I took my tea all alone. Jessie came home  little after dark then Wm. came. I am very much puzzled in a crocheted  pattern. Wm brought sixteen cakes of electric soap for one dollar from  John McFee in Hemmingford. 

Thurs Nov 6 - Thanksgiving Day. Jessie & self went to Rockburn to visit at  Dr. Fergusson's. We got dinner there & took tea at Frank Cantwell's. We  also called on Mrs. Stacy & Mrs. Craik and the stores at the centre. Got  home at dark. Received letters from John and Emma. Jessie made nut candy.  Ella came to spend the evening. She assisted Jessie. RCM came too. 

Fri Nov 7 - Jessie & went to St. Chrysostome. She got a hat, I got a  bonnet. We took dinner with Miss Monteath. Mr. McFee is very poorly.  Quite helpless. We called on Christy and Miss Stewart. Called at Uncle  Clarke's, Uncle John's & Aunt Angeline's to say good-bye as she is to leave  for Washington next week. Etta and Fred Fulton spent the evening here,  Kate too. She received Etta and got tea ready before we got home. 

Sat Nov 8 - Jessie & RCM went to Alburgh to visit John & Lottie. The house  seems very lonely. I cannot think of doing anything. Wm & I spent the  evening all alone. 

Sun Nov 9 - a very wet day. Wm went to church with Tom. I spent the day  with Kate. Wm & I took our dinner & tea there. Came home at dark. I have  worn my new boots and find them comfortable. The wind is very high. 

Mon Nov 10 - I washed flannels. Wm churned, I dressed a fowl for dinner,  had dumplings & a __________. Louise came before noon. Jessie did not get  home until dark from Alburgh. John came too. Kate & Tom came over & spent  the evening, and Ben Johnston. 

Tues Nov 11 - John took up the carpet & cleaned it. I put it down again.  Louise & Jessie packed Jessie's trunk then helped me to wash the double  windows. John put them on. Kate invited us all to tea. Louise went home.  We Gordon Girls called at Kate's, so did Aunt Betsy. RCM spent the  evening here. 

Wed Nov 12 - John took Jessie to Cherubusco en route for Laxtons river,  thence to Oak Hill, thence to Washington. William went to Huntingford.  Tom & Kate here to dinner. Kate staid with me all afternoon. Tom came  over & visited with John then went home with Kate. I shall miss Jessie. 

Thur Nov 13 - John left for Alburgh. Etta Fulton called to invite up to  tea. I am so lonesome. Aunt Angeline & Aunt Betsy came to spend the day.  We had an old fashioned visit. Angeline went home before tea. Eliza staid  with me. 

Fri Nov 14 - Eliza & I are having a good visit. Her knee is sore. It is a  lovely day, warm & clear. Kate called over in the afternoon a few minutes.  Walter called Eliza, traded some with him. I got some tea. Had a letter  from Anna, Wm came home. 

Sat Nov 15 - Wm went to Ormstown with Daniel. Eliza & self visited, had  dinner alone. Charley came for her at two o'clock. I went over to  Sunnyside. Mrs. Fryer was there. Came home at four o'clock. Wm came soon  after. A wet snow falling. I spent the greater part of the evening alone.  (weekly summary. I bought 3 lb of green tea, some black, from Walter  McFarlane. I wrote to Tay's wife on the 12 of November) 

Sun Nov 16 - Fine morning. We went to church and heart Rev Mr. Hay preach.  Mr. Watt is sick. Tom, Kate & the children spent the afternoon and  evening here. Anna took her first step today and feels very proud. 

Mon Nov 17 - I washed, Wm. churned. It commenced raining about ten  o'clock. Kate called in the afternoon. I got five lbs of cheese from Mr.  N. Farham. I wrote to Anna. 

Tues Nov 18 - Snow fell about two inches last night, the trees & shrubs are  loaded. The look beautiful but soon melted away. It is very slushy under  foot. Wm got the colt home. I wrote to Emma and had a letter from her.  Sent papers to Jessie at Laxton's River. 

Wed Nov 19 - I polished the cooking stove & scrubbed the kitchen floor.  Had Mr. Elrton, the Secretary of Agriculture, to dinner. I had a call from  Mrs. J. McGill and got a letter from John & Lottie. 

Thur Nov 20 - Washed the cupboards, chairs & tale, dusted, scoured knives &  flat irons. Kate came after noon with the children and staid until nine  o'clock. I finished knitting yellow strip for cushion. 

Fri Nov 21 - I ironed, baked pies, wrote to Miss Monteath and visited Kate.  I got a letter from Anna and spent the evening at Mrs. McGills. Mrs.  Casidy & Beaudin were there. 

Sat Nov 22 - I kept Mary & Anna. Kate went with Wm to St. Chrysostome. I  spent the evening with Kate. Wm & Tom went to St. Antoine. A beautiful  light night. 

Sun Nov 23 - We went to church & took dinner with Kate, then they came over  and had tea with us & stayed a little while. Cold & pleasant day. 

Mon Nov 24 - Our marriage day 38 years ago. I washed, Wm churned, Kate  hung out the clothes, butchered the pigs. Had Daniel, Tom and James Donly  to dinner. Kate helped me to take the lard off, worked the butter for me.  The letter I sent Saturday came back today. My mistake to not put a stamp on. 

Tues Nov 25 - I ironed, tried out the lard and sent a letter to Anna.  Uncle George came to dinner. He & Wm went to Huntingdon. A wet afternoon.  My foot troubles me. Almira did not come so I went over and staid at  Sunnyside all night. We had a good visit. Maude's birthday. 

Wed Nov 26 - Tom came over & did the chores. I made a fire, then I came  over. I wrote to Tay, it being his birthday. Kate came over a little  while. Cleaned the pig's feet. Wm & George came about six o'clock.   

Thur Nov 27 - Very cold. Wm at home all day & we made sausages and went  over to Tom's in the evening. 

Fri Nov 28 - Made myself a silk hood to wear over by bonnet. Did several  useful things. Wm went to St. Antoine got his new clothes. 

Sat Nov 29 - I was busy doing housework until after dinner. Moped, made  cakes, etc. Wm churned. I finished the Caterpillar cushion in the evening. 

Sun Nov 30 - We went to church. It is thawing. Turned cold towards  evening and snowed. I called on Mrs. Boda, she is getting better. Kate  came over a little while before dark. A very dark afternoon. Would need  a lamp to read by at half past three. 

DEC 

Mon Dec 1 - I wrote to Tina Fergusson & John in the afternoon to Anna. I  spent the evening at Sunnyside. Ella, Fred & Miss Cort & Willie Parham was  there. After I came home I wrote to Jessie. 

Tues Dec 2 - I wrote to Emma. Tom went to Champlain. I had a visit from  Charley & Gina. They had just gone when Dr. Fergusson and Tina came. She  is going to stay until Friday. Thermometer at 6 below zero. So cold Wm  did not go to work. Kate came over to stay all night. 

Wed Dec 3 - After breakfast Kate went home. After dinner, Gina Fergusson &  I went over to spend the afternoon. We had pancakes for tea, we had to  wash in the snow home. It was so deep, had snowed all day. Tom got home  from Champlain at dark, or seven o'clock. 

Thur Dec 4 - Gina made a maple sugar cake and a cream cake. We jointly  made pumpkin pies. Got through baking before dinner. In the evening  stoned raisins for our Xmas Cakes. Gina and I had a nice visit, a very  stormy day. We did not see Kate. 

Fri Dec 5 - Gina & I visited all day crocheting and knitting. Thomas &  Ella McGill came and spent the evening. The Dr. called for Gina about  eight o'clock. He was in a sleigh. It was pretty cold. 

Sat Dec 6. Charlie McFee brought us a quarter of beef. Did various things  in the forenoon. In the afternoon, Kate took me up to call on Mrs. W.W.  Gordon and see the new baby. We went to the shoemaker & Mr. Thorp's &  bought some Xmas presents, then we called to see Mrs. B. Johnstone who is  very ill. I am fifty nine years old today and I received a present from  each of my daughters. 

Sun Dec 7 - Wm & I went to Church in a cutter. It was Sacrament Sunday and  there was only a few out, pretty cold. We had dinner at Sunnyside, then  they came over, had tea and spent the evening. 

Mon Dec 8 - I washed & mopped. Wm cut up the quarter of been we got from  C. McFee and chored around all day. Very cold and clear. Sleighs are  running. 

Tues Dec 9 - Uncle George came in time for dinner, then went to Huntingdon  with William. Ella McGill staid all night with me. I wrote to John. I  received a letter from Jessie. 

Wed Dec 10 Kate came over and we made our Christmas Cakes. Had good luck I  think. Received a present from Jessie for my birthday. George & Wm came  back about eight o'clock. It snowed nearly all day. 

Thur Dec 11 - I was very busy all forenoon. Cleaned the kitchen chamber  and John's room. Wm went to Land of Cakes but did not work. Came home at  noon. We had a call from Mr. Watt. Mrs. Casidy had a son. 

Fri Dec 12 - Kate & I visited Etta Fulton. Tome came for tea. A very cold  day. We got home at ten. I got a note from Clara Manning that her Mother  was to visit me next day. 

Sat Dec 13 - I mopped the kitchen, worked butter and did several things.  Mrs. Manning came with the mail and we had a real good visit. Rob came for  her at eight o'clock. I have not seen Kate today. 

Sun Dec 14 - Wm & I went to church, also Tom and Kate. They came home with  us and took dinner. They went home before tea. It snowed all afternoon.  It is one below freezing at eight o'clock PM. 

Mon Dec 15 - I put new ledges on Doylies and fixed the tidies neatly.  Wrote to Anna and spent the evening at Sunnyside. I had a letter from  Emma. Wm took the clock up to Mrs. Adams to be repaired. 

Tues Dec 16 - I polished the double stove, sent Anna a letter. I had a  letter from Aunt Sallie this morning. Aunt Eliza and Charley McFee called  on their way to Chateaugay. 

Wed Dec 17 - Kate came & kept house for me in the afternoon. I went and  called on Mrs. Wilson. Papa went to the Agricultural meeting. I got my  glasses changed & spend the evening at Kate's. 

Thur Dec 18 - I received a letter from John & Lottie. I wrote to them  also. Wm went for the clock up to Mr. Adams. Kate came over & staid all  night. Tom went to Champlain, we sent a box to Anna. I made mince meat. 

Fri Dec 19 - Kate helped me make ____ plums pudding. I boiled it six hours  & a half. Tom came home at night, he brought me a letter from Emma. Kate  rode home with the mail & the children. It is very cold, windy day. Ther,  below zero. 

Sat Dec 20 - I baked eleven mince pies and fried doughnuts. Wm & Tom went  to St. Chrysostome. Wm took 2 gallons of syrup to Chas McFee. Kate took a  gallon also. Wm brought home a wash tub & a goose for Christmas. 

Sun Dec 21 - Tom took us to church in his new sleigh. The wind south.  Commenced to rain when we got home & rained all afternoon & evening. Kate,  Tom & children came over. Kate got the tea and did up the dishes. Mr.  Johnson very bad. The Drs. Are to tap her this afternoon. 

Mon Dec 22 - Kate did my washing & mopped the floor. I have a pain in my  left side. I got a letter from Jessie, * wrote to her & Anna. 

Tues Dec 23 - I ironed, worked butter, washed windows, did various things,  made pumpkin pies & rode over to Sunnyside with Charley McGilton. Spent  the evening with Kate. I stuffed a goose, received a lace scarf from Anna  for Xmas present. I wrote to Anna. 

Wed Dec 24 - I stuffed a turkey. We took a tea dinner, expecting Emma &  George to supper. Tom went to Cherubusco to meet them. I got a letter  from John & Lottie. They cannot come for xmas. Emma & Maude came. George  was here when we got home from the Xmas tree. Maude & Mary spoke their  pieces nicely. 

Thurs Dec 25 - We had Mr & Mrs. Watt for dinner. Tom, Kate and the  children, Geo, Emma & Maude. Geo. Went home before tea, so did Mr. & Mrs.  Watt. I got some lovely presents. 

Fri Dec 26 - Wm went to Covey Hill. Emma & I visited. Had dinner alone.  I sent card & papers to Anna. 

Sat Dec 27 - I ironed all day. Wm at home. Emma painted house. Kate came  over in the afternoon, with the children & Tom came for tea & spent the  evening. 

Sun Dec 28 - Too cold to go to Church. Thermometer eight below zero. Tom  harness up & took Emma, Maude & I over for the day and we had ice cream and  Xmas cake before we came home. He brought us back at eight o'clock.  Young's Hotel burned in the evening half past nine. 

Mon Dec 29 - It is warmer and snowing all day. I wrote John & Jessie.  Emma & I visited all day. Fred & Etta Fulton spent the evening here. Tom,  Kate & the children also. We had a lunch, hot coffee, etc. 

Tues Dec 30 - Thermometer twelve below zero. Slept beside the stove. Emma  & Maude here. Emma painted the birds for me. 

Wed Dec 31 - After dinner, Wm went to the shoemaker with my boots. Very  cold. Kate & the children came over a little while and invited us all over  to dinner tomorrow. 

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