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April 30, 1902
A good day but a strong wind has blown all day from the South East. Harve has been laid up all day yesterday and today with a lame back. Our phone was put in this afternoon. The old folk went … Continue reading
April 25, 1902
We got a fine rain last night which was much needed as the ground had become quite dry and grass was growing slow in consequence. We ran sheep into the lot this morning but they kicked out at noon. We … Continue reading
April 19, 1902
A fair day, tho complaint of the coolness is almost universal. The boys are at work on the telephone line putting up the wire. I went to town today, taking back the woven fencing which I had tried to put … Continue reading
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March 17, 1902
Has been a rather cold day: but not so windy as yesterday which would have been one of the worst days in memory if there had been any snow to darken the air. As it was it was most difficult … Continue reading
March 13, 1902
March 13th, Thurs. A strong wind has blown from the S.E. and wrought a great improvement in the condition of the roads and wet ground everywhere. The weather is fine since Mon.10th; have been helping Harve since that time build … Continue reading
March 5, 1902
This day has been devoted to the telephone line. We put in 13 poles on the north side of the place and on the east side. I heard a robin and a flock of brants today.
March 3, 1902
Has been a very raw and withal a rather disagreeable day: and tonight it is snowing from the east. We held a school meeting at the schoolhouse this afternoon and elected H. Stephenson as Subdirector for the next year. I … Continue reading
February 24, 1902
Has been a very fine day the snow is almost gone and it is generally hoped that it will not return. A few more days and one might set telephone poles. Geo. Wilson has completed the setting of his poles … Continue reading
February 19, 1902
We went in for our telephone poles this morning but a number were not there and aside from the Toyne extension being all taken there were only five loads moved. Wm. Ritchie & Henry (Stephenson) each taking 18 while Lafe … Continue reading
February 11, 1902
Today I, with Harve went to town, brot out the last of the lumber included in his house bill. Stopped at Brody’s on the way over to look after feed but found nothing but fodder obtainable for which he wanted … Continue reading