Irene Dixon Bamford

Friday 17th March 1899 A fine day only not much traveling on ice or in roads. Grace sent by mail to inquire about little Gracie. Majorie writes that she is no better. Bob and Grace go to Bells for butter, walked on ice. Grace irons the clothes. Maud to school. Evening visitors are Will and Jen, Frank Woodman, Geo Niles, Wall Niles, Shelly Niles, Miss Mary Gordon, teacher

Monday 3rd April 1899 A very pleasant morning ground somewhat frozen. Voltie and Grace and Maude preparing for the grand concert at the villiage this evening. Tis a band concert and ball to raise more money to pay the ballance of the band debt. After dinner they get started. Will Dixon and Maude in dog cart. Voltie and Grace in the top buggy. Frank and Mary Gordon in Franks top buggy. Towards night, Wall Niles drives to the concert in their old open top buggy and Sr and I are left alone till evening when we were entertained by a visit from John Coxall who stayed till nine Oclock. At 10 I went to bed. A clear starlight night, beautiful

Sunday 23 April 1899 A cool morning wind north, which has driven all the ice to the American shore. The grass is springing green but rain is needful. We are alone this morning except Grannie is here, been here a week this day and Voltie has gone went away Friday. Irene has a very bad cold. Went to bed & slept when I awoke found the house so very quiet & no one here except grannie and Wells in the kitchen reading. Grace and Maud at church commenced dinner before their return. Maggie Scott and Will Robinson came with them but did not stay a long time: a fellow named Little wants to hire here all summer but we dont want him. Pm went to bed again awoke & found Will and Charlie here. Mary Gordon came up from Burnham's & stoped for tea. Grace went home to Niles with her and stayed awhile. A row bettween Mary & Shell.