Irene Dixon Bamford

To Kingston with a grist of hog feed. The sky is so clear there is not a cloud to be seen; not any churning to do, no separator to wash. Our new teacher going to leave; to lonesome away off down here; she is an old maid and has the "rheumatism". She thought (if she staid) here she would board at Barry's but when she went to see about boarding there, but after seeing Mrs Berry and looking her over, she concluded she didn't like the looks of her, and was more anxious than ever to get away. V said Mrs Barry resembles the cartoon of an old Jew woman, Sr said she looks like a Poleax. It has been a long time since I have seen her. She was not remarkably hansome then beside they watered their milk and

or OBrien and Barry will be watching. After dinner Voltie and I dress 17 chickens for market. Robert weighs each one as soon as it is picked. Evening V, R, & Whitmarsh go to OBriens to play cards & have an evening visit. They return at 10 pm and go immediately to bed. Maud mixed the bread before retiring. Maud slept with me.

Tuesdday 18 February 1906 The most beautiful day of all the winter, like a spring day in April. We arise early and tie the chickens necks and get everything ready for market. I send 8 1/2 doz eggs which V sold for 20cts per doz at Hendersons

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Tuesday 4 February A clear cold morning 24 deg below zero. Voltie and Ray drawing straw from Geo Niles place. Charley came over from Aunt R's; we cooked a very good dinner for him and kippered herring &c. He went back with Voltie and Ray down to Geo Niles, when after dinner they drove back again for straw, and shipped with Geo Niles to go on the Pontiac with Capt Gaskin. I dont think Charlie's dad will not be willing for him to go. After ringing the phone several times for Frank to come and go home, get across the ice before dark. At last he comes and away they drive over the ice without any trouble, growing colder as it goes on towards night. Voltie and Ray play checkers again this eve till 10 pm. Didn't go for the mail tis so cold and snow so deep. This is cold winter weather indeed. James OBrien here to request us to board the school teacher. We wont board her. Phoned to Barry's they wont board her. Then drove to Niles to see if they will take her in to board. They wont board her, Then comes back and tries to persuade Voltie but no good. Then goes to Sniders but no board there, and I guess he will have to board her himself.

Wednesday 17 June 1914 A very fine day, cool & dry no rain also this is picknic day in Bob Smiths grove, for the benefit of the English church. John drove up with E & E. They rode back north the Barry's in their automobile. Of the hundred tomato plants V set, only 4 remain. Guess it is grub work. R came over to dinner and washed the milk can and dinner dishes

Thursdy 18 June 1914 A fine dry day no rain circus day. V and Emma gone to the circus. John drove to the dock taking the milk can and driving around by the factory. Not any thing done this day in door nor out. this is cider day, long to be remembered. Van came over somewhat set up, sent him to look for John. Found Joslin Then sent John to look for Edith. I was considerably upset about her after serching and calling found her abed fast asleep on V's bed. The horses standing in the stable all day without any thing to eat wiht harness on. But cider swilling going on and running fish nets two fish. Resolved that if there ever is while I live another barrel of cider made may the lord have mercy on this family. V dont drink it, thank God. Edith dont do much beside chasing hogs out the oats, hens out the strawberries, Lambs out the meadow Dilavan can swear yet most fearfully.

to day from the hospital. Our load came at last. John, Voltie, Grace, Margarette, Isabelle, Robert Jr and Miriam Bruton and dog Buster.

Friday 3rd July 1914 A fine day; a heavy dew this morning. The cows in the grain this morning. Voltie and John build fence all a.m. Grace, Voltie and Emma picked berries all p.m. 120 which are for Kingston market. Reginald & John cultivate potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes, turnips. Emma, Margaret, Miriam, Edith & Robert walked to the post office, brought a letter from Eveline with $25,00 dollars, express order from Welly, a card from Maud and one from Belle. Reginald and John & Voltie went to the lower boat house and got the motor all ready for tomorrow's trip to Kingston. Went at sundown. While they were all gone to P.O. & motor, Mrs Cheesemaker Watts came for berries while her hubby waited outside in buggy. Very sorry we had none for her. Jack Niles 4, Dian Berry 6, Woodmans 2, which makes 132 boxes to day.

Saturday 4 July 1914 Independence day once more bright and clear. Arose very early, Voltie gone to Kingston in motor carrying 120 boxes of berries for market. Found all the cows in our grain this morning. John tearing about, things dont go right