Irene Dixon Bamford

boat to Kingston, and got his beef, pork and bread and hired a man for a month, an old scotch man George McKay. Sylvia came after dinner and helped Emma all p.m. The machine moved here from Niles just at Sunday. George Niles and here in evening. George has sore eyes. Old Geo can talk faster than old Lewy only Geo dont stutter, he sits at table twice as long as any of the family. Mail a card from Louise, a letter from Grace, a letter from Maud. The Herald and Standard. Voltie bought 20 bags cotton $4 dollars.

Saturday 19th Sept 1914 Wind North cool & clear. Geo Niles here to breakfast also Will Ranous. The threshing machine is buzzing and the men are working like bees. Sylvia is here. Forgot to say V saw Grace H and her husband on the boat just two young kids to be married and they have before them (if they live) a long life of happiness, or disgusting sorrow which will it be?

Sunday 20 Sept 1914 Another fine day breezy wind South. I write a long letter to Will. Emma goes to church in p.m. Alden McD here all p.m., staid to supper. Hat Essford and his new wife Elen Forbes Caselry married yesterday, Widower and widow, boys met to serenade them last night but were not welcomed. Essford very angry

Saturday

Sunday 27 Sept 1914 A fine cool morning, arose at 7 O'clock. V gathered the apples, siberian crabs from the Smith place, a bay full brought them up in boat and 40 perch that he caught by goose point. Old scotch Geo came back. Woodmans cows nearly destroyed one garden last night but they dont care.

Monday 28 Sep 1914 A clear clear cool morning, frost last night. Old Geo spreading manure. Ed washing dishes. V showing him how to use the spreader. Wind North Edith gone to Niles for a letter for V from Buchanan been gone a long while. Emma cleans tomatoes. I fix Emma a dress. After dinner V goes to Clayton in motor, comes home quite early brings Limburger cheese couldnt find a garlic in Clayton. It is a one horse town any way.

Wednesday The hay pressers have returned to Sylvias.

Thursday 8 Oct 1914 No rain. Sent by Sylve for spices and groceries then V phoned to Henderson for lard and fruit strainer. Emma goes up to Sylvia's to get dinner for the hay pressers. She came home directly after dinner and dishes washed. Edith and I got our dinner and washed dishes sent for fruit strainer. V drove to dock for grist and lard and

Friday 9 Oct 1914 A fair warm day no rain in a long time, weather hazy, the trees have changed their coats of green for autumn colors of every hue the "creation". A letter to John, a letter to Grace and one to Fallon Brothers, Cornwell Ont. Edith watering R's cows and carried the mail as far as Rachel. Old Geo drawing manure. V phoned to friend for Turmeric and a box of tanglefoot. Emma making mixed pickles.

Friday 16 Oct 1914 Not a pleasant day, dont rain but threatens it, a little rain at noon but the hay press is in opperation. Oh I'll be glad when this gang is gone. I washed breakfast dishes made two apple pies, cooked beans etc. Maggie here for oil and filling. Ediths head full about school.

Saturday 17 Oct 1914 A cloudy misty morning but they pumped hay all day and we cooked all day three square meals. After supper and after dark John McDonald and his Hogan gang went home and the house is clear of that lot, and we are alone excep McKay and I'll be glad when he too is gone.

Sunday 18th A fine day sun shining clearly and bright.

Monday 19th A fine day Geo plowing Samy and a

Tuesday 22 August 1917 A fine day tho a bit cooler. Men working in field. Emma brought in and boiled corn for dinner, the first this year and our first ripe tomatoes.

Wednesday 28 August 1917 A hot half cloudy day after the electric storm of last night. Not much with the lightning storm. this is one day to early; finished binding and drew hay ; the last of hay. George McKay came took V's boat and went to the corners for overalls, shirts, socks, etc. He is going to Manitoba on excursion. Then came Ogle te Bogle to take Emma for a drive out. If he was not a very ignorant he wouldnt come so often. A letter from Grace, a card from Reginald.

24 August 1917 Thursday Now what I've writen for yesterday, Wednesday, should stand for this day. I wrote a letter to Louise. Van came over awhile so I will let T stand. V and Will working in field; grain all bound ready to draw, if the rain had not wet it down last night. boiled corn for dinner. V paid Rachel 5 dollars that he borrowed from her one evening when he, Joe & Sam went to corners. V sold the sheep for $490,50. Laura Babeoelt here awhile.

Thursday 24 Aug 1917 A very good morning. to wet to draw grain. I did not know R was going to Kingston. I wanted yes Oh! I wanted to send by her to get croched [sic] silkatine! I almost hope, that every one for their mean thoughtless carelessness will be disaproved