Irene Dixon Bamford

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Thursday 9th July 1908 A fine day. Geo Niles working here The day is sultry with heat, 90 deg in the shade. We looked for Mary but she didn't come so hot and their bees were swarming, 7 swarms out at once. Maud gone to Kingston for flour and groceries. Van came over accompanied by Mr Nathaniel Carver from Bayfield Wisconsin an old friend we have not seen in many long years, a large fine looking man 66 years looks like a U.S.A. president. Mrs Wm McFaden died to day.

Friday 10th July 1908 A very fine day. Geo Niles working here. Rachel came over and she and Bob went fishing. We had company Mary and Lillie Woodman and Florence Dixon. and a rollicking time they had singing, playing, laughter, yaking, hilarious Edith Montgomery and Mary Barrie here collecting money by subscription for a present of a communion service for Rev Mr Lancaster. Mrs. McFaden laid in the vault to day, 10 July.