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William Button Diary, 1922

January 5, Thursday

Thursday 5th Left home for St. John's @ 5am.
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January 11, Wednesday

Wed 11th Left St. John for home arrived at 10 pm. During our absence Mr. W.H. Button died at New Chelsea early Sunday morning 8th & was burried [sic] on Tuesdy 10th
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February 6, Monday

Monday 6 Visited Lead Cove
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February 16, Thursday

Thursday 16 Missionary Meeting Deputation Rev. [Mr.?] Broughton Pitcher & Rev. Dr. Fenwick
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February 17, Friday – February 18, Saturday

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 Stormy Trains & Tel. Lines held up.
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February 19, Sunday Sunday 19 church in am weather unpleasant [church] & school closed
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February 20, Monday

Monday 20 Mild a little rain wind s.w. [wind?] Quite a few men to day & Sat. Flooring uper [sic] department of school & made other important improvements
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February 24, Friday

Friday 24 Road Board Elections conducted by Elisha 11 am. at Sibleys Cove 3 pm. at Brownsdale and 8 pm here Exciting meetings. The weather conditions during the month was high wind snow & sever [sic] frost throughout with interruption of the mail [servic?] for the greater part of the time.
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March 1, Wednesday

Wed March 1st A fine day with strg W. wind cold & very frosty afternoon & night. Several men left for St Johns in the am to engage in the seal fish with others followg at eveing news was recd of [Engineers?] refusing to go to seal fishig unless they are given increase of wages & this matter has caused the cancelling of the [fishy?] Revd Mr. B preached at night to a small attendance
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March 6, Monday

Visited Uncle Abrm.Button at Lead Cove in the afternoon retd. at tea hr. Arch Clark drove us their [sic] with horse & slide
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March 7, Tuesday

Tuesday 7 A fine mild day throughout. Geo C.M. A. Clark & R. Goodwin were to HHr & brot. along to us 3 pcs Plate iron for wharf. Yesterday Jas. Driscoll was at Winterton & Brot along 1 Brl. Mols. 1 Brl. Flour etc. WJ & [Geo?] B. of Old Perlican also brot to us a [brl?] Sugar & 2 Brls. Flour
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March 8, Wednesday

Wed. 8th District L.OL. of TBay S. meet here to night Dist Master Jas Rowe & a Mr. Sooley of Hearts Content [E.?] J. Samson Esq. J.P. and a Mr. Downy [sic] of winterton and a number of other notables from other Lodges were present at this very interesting meeting. W
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March 15, Wednesday

Wed. 15 Fine day with light N. wind. Ocean or Bay frozen solidly. Men in every place being at woods work paths good for hauling purposes. J.B.M. & wife and Elisha's as well went to H.Hr. in the afternoon to attend a meeting of the [usual? uml? ums? wmS = Women's Missionary Society?]. Dr. Templeton visited us at evening he being called to give medical treatment to Wesley Goodwin's wife & child who had the painful misfortune this morning of falling down their stairs doing them selves much harm but we hope not as serious as at first appeared.
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March 23, Thursday

Thursday 23 Moderately warm but dull and a little rain. Snow & ice melted considerably J.B.. & GM began at Mill work about 9 am & had the bench & all in [readmiss?] by 1 pm. Afternoon began sawg 24 Logs of Wesley. Goodin ½ in board finished them by six oclock. Time spent by each about 8 hrs. Nathnl. Goodwin also was at work on Motor boat from 10 to 1 pm.
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April 1, Saturday

Sat 1 A dull day with E wind The burial of Absalom Reid by Rev Mr. B. was the event of the day
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April 4, Tuesday

Tuesday 4th Moses Button began the building of a small punt for us to day. At evening a seal was killed by Wesley & other Goodwins in boat
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May 1, Monday

May 1 A fairly fine day but cold The fencing of the cemetary [sic] was the work engaged in by nearly all the men
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May 2, Tuesday

Tuesday 2 A nice fine day with light W wind & smooth sea Geo C.M. John C.M- & Jas Driscoll left in motor boat [?] at 7 am for Hearts Content & retd. at 5 pm took along 2 Box Eggs & brot a load sundries. Hy Pynn our servant came with us to day & spent the day labourng on little garden by factry
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May 3, Wednesday

Wed 3 continued the same labor forenoon & finished & then spent some time [raking rubbish of field?] until in the afternoon noon [sic] when snow & stormy weather prevented further labour
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May 4, Thursday – May 5 Friday

Thursday 4 spent the day ceiling wood house and on Friday 5 was engaged all day at same work. weather today & yesterdy fine [by? still cold?]
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May 8, Monday

Monday 8th Fred. M- left for H.Hr. to outfit Schnr. Grilse. Rev. Dr. C- & Mr. B. here & inspected Schools.
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May 9, Tuesday

Tuesday 9th F.M- at Hr. Hr. [sic] at work on Grilse retd at evenig & last evenig as well by [Mottr.?] boat conveyance
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May 16, Tuesday

Tuesday 16 Fred. & 3 others again at work & ret'd at eveng First potatoes planted in the afternoon by Hy & Josiah M [Sic?] up of the train service to day causing much annoyance
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May 14, Monday Mon. 14 First traps [barsted? bartered?]
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May 18, Thursday

Thursday 18 First trap berths secured by the setting out of mooring this am
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May 22, Monday

Monday 22 A splendid day with light variable wind & sea smooth Schnr Mary E came here in the early mornig & we put unboard of her 5 Casks refined oil of Hy [strgg?] 8 Cakss Com Cod oil 322 Flour Brl [shuks?] 323 Half Hds. Hoops {[Herg. Brl-?] [Hoops] 8 Cow & Calf Hides 14 Cases Eggs also at Lead Cove casks refined oil The Schnr Grilse [alo? also? a/c?] came [here?] at 10 am & we put unboard of her 54 Casks CL oil & 31 Casks cod oil the former left for St Johns at evenig & the later for H. Grace
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May 23, Tuesday

Tuesday 23 Geo. C. Mansfied & Reuben Goodwin left for H.Hr in Motor Boat & brot down 10 Brls Flour 1 Tc Mols 1 Brl. Pork 1 Cs. sL soap & a few other things. Quite a sea was on when they retd. but landed without mishap. During the rest of the week the sea was very much disturbed and weather unpleasant especially on saturday when a gale of N.E. wind was accompanied by sleet & snow & brot. along many ice bergs the terror of crafts and making it dangerous for the setting out of traps. The effect of the storm was felt at the Tel office [have?] its electrical effect having spoiled the relay it having been set on fire
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May 29, Monday

Monday 29 A fine day the most lovely this season "S.S. Malikoff" [sic] made her first call at 6 pm. Bay dotted with iceburgs Simeon Bursy at work all day white washing factory Eli Woodland spent the afternoon with Henry planting potatoes
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May 31, Wednesday

Wed 31 A fine day with strong S.E. wind but some sea on Son John left at 7 am for O.P. en route to St John's on business solely for us.
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June 1, Thursday

Thursday June 1st The planting of the potatoes was finished by breakfast hour Eli woodland was with [HP?] at the work & spent hours. At 9:30 Geo. CM. with these two left for OP. in motor & retd. at 3 pm with 9 Brls. flour 2 Brls. Sugar 2 Brl. Meat 1 Brl. R. oats 2 S. Beans 2 S. Oats 1 Roll Leather & 2 Cs. goods. Day beautiful & fine with sw. wind. The S.S. Neptune called at H.Hr to day for fishing crews to take to the Straits.
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June 3, Saturday

Sat. 3 Message recd. apprising us of the arrival of Schnr "Grilse" at st John's. At evening heard of disastrous fire at Bonne Bay
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June 6, Tuesday

Tuesday 6 Annual Qrtly. official Board meeting in church 24 present Banqueting time after which all enjoyed immensely S.S. Malikof [sic] made her second call this season at 4 pm. & we shipped by her 2 Cases Eggs
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June 8, Thursday

Thursday 8th First Salmon taken in our net (4) taken this morning [net] was set on Tuesday and four remaining ones were set out this eveing when in launching skiff accident happened to Eli woodland in the crushing of his toe. Repair was made to the road today leading past the shop.
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June 9, Friday

Friday 9th A fine warm day with E wind at evening Netts [sic] hauled in the am

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June 10, Saturday

Saturday 10 J[B?]M [&?] Co left at 7 am for Old Perlican with 22 Salmon & retd. at 11 am Son J- retd. from st Johns at midnight having come by S.S. Prospero landing at B de V.
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June 12, Monday

Monday 12 A dull day with strong S. wind blowing a fierce gale morning & night J.B.M. & Co hauled netts [sic] in the morning & succeeded in getting 21 salmon which they took to HHr. after their return or late at evening they set out one of their cod traps. Caplin made their appearance to day a barrel or more being taken by Wm Barrett. The S.S. Malikof [sic] made her third visit in the forenoon No freight
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June 13, Tuesday

Tuesday 13th Fairly fine quiet day with light wind Two Motor boats with 6 men another [from?] whales Brook and a fourth from Brownsdale left for st Johns at 8 am and arrived safely at 5 pm. They intend fishing there this summer Josiah Mansfield secured 2 qtls fish to day on caplin bait and another boat did fairl [sic] well. The Schnr. "Grilse" arrived soon after midnight having loaded here on May 22 so that the trip covered three weeks 4 Salmon only [secerred?] to day

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June 14, Wednesday

Wed. 14 A splendid day with smooth sea & light wind. The work of discharging the Schnr. Grilse embraced the day until 5 pm. The same number of salmon as yesterday was the result of the haul
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June 15, Thursday – June 17, Saturday

Thursday 15 Friday 16 & Saturday 17 Not very eventful Fishermen on the grounds with caplin bait but find fish very scarce with trawl & the usual method. None at all taken with traps. A Dozen or more salmon were netted on saturdy by J.B.M.

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June 18, Sunday

Sunday 18 A dull day & cold wind strg s.E. Rev. Mr. B. preached at evening A large congregation present visitors from along the shore present
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June 19, Monday

Monday A fairly fine day with smooth sea but strong [Southey?] wind Schnr Grilse was at Lead Cove to day & discharged the bal. of her salt there & returned here at evening for a little supply preparatory for leaving for st John's to fish there this summer. We shipped by her two Motor Engines 2 Boxes old Rubbers [4? 14?] Cases Eggs 3 Steel Drums & 1 Pork Brl. [Salmon?] Some fish taken in Traps today Here [Z?] Reid had 1 qtls & at Lead Cove Plemon Button trapped 11 & others a few also. J.B.M set Leader out I.R. trap J. Clark set [out] his also and considerable activity was manifested all round, Josh & Wm H Goodin & others set their traps also At evening Mr Wm Butt of St Johns visited us on school matters.
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June 20, Tuesday

Tuesday 20 wind very light & s.w. sea smoth weather dull with light rain & some fog Schnr Grilse left for St. John's at 8 a.m. S.S. Malikoff [sic] called at 7 pm. & Hy Py son J & John Goodwin went unboard & landed from her 1 Brl Beef 1 Keg Sausages 1 Box washing soda & 2 pcls. paper. Joseph Coombs & uncle Philip Button visited us to day Fish very scarce none whatever with hand line trawl or traps and some ar [sic] casting doub [sic] on the fishery already. No Salmon to day.
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June 21, Wednesday

Wed. 21 The sun today entered its summer solstice and it was very sultry & warm with showers of rain all through the day wind light & S.W.esterly. Caplin which had been here for a fortnight disappered [sic] to day so that none was taken for bait purposes even by any person. Fish is very scarce a kin to none and a depressing feeling is felt by many on that [account?], several cod traps is not yet set altho berths are secured with moorings & Leaders. From now on as time passes the effect will be felt the more Schnr. "Grilse" arrived at St. John's noon to day. wife & Mrs Elisha visited Brownsdale in the afternoon. Several boats visited H.Hr for salt & food supply to day but in some cases supply was curtailed.
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June 22, Thursday – June 23, Friday

Weather fine & very warm & [sultry? salty?] sea smooth & light s.w. wind. Nothing doing with traps or hook & line. Most people hoping that with the lifting tide on Sunday the caplin will make appearance in large schools and that fish will come with them. JBM had a tub of split fish yesterday N.D & S.w. 2 or 3 tubs from traps. Grate's Cove & OP. men here report a scarcity of fish all round.
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June 24, Saturday

Sat. 24 Another fine day with a gale of wind, so that fishing operations was suspended for the day. Henry spent the day in the potato garden
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June 25, Sunday

Sun 25 Another perfect summers day with a gale of w & [S..W?] wind service was conducted regularly during the day by the usual leaders
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June 26, Monday

Monday 26 Still another beautiful summers day but with strong s.w. wind sea smooth. Many were eager to get caplin for gardening purposes to day but it was with some difficulty as they did not appear in large schools any where. some were taken with the seine & Hy. got some in that way & applied to the potatoes. Fish is very scarc [sic] all along the coast and to day is akin to a blank as it is almost useless to attend to it at all. The School Exams being on to day with six pupils sittg & Miss [Le Grow?] supervisor I spent the greater part of the day on Committe [sic] in the school. The S.S. [Malikof?] made her fifth call at 11 am & brot. some freight for us [?] 12 Sacks flour & other goods.
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June 27, Tuesday

Tuesday 27th A little duller with light N.[Ws?] until evening when it again became beautifuly [sic] fine. Most people gave some attention to traps & fishg but with out success save in a few cases where a tub or two was taken. Woodland 1 qt. and at evenig N.D 4 qtls. very small. Caplin scarce most people trying to get them for gardens. Exams still on to day. Indian Rock Trap was set out in the early morning Salmon nets & trawls attended to afterward but with [meagre? meage?] results.
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June 28, Wednesday

June Wednesday 28th A fine day with light variable wind sea smooth. J.B.M. hauled I.R. Trap in the morning and secured six tubs and again at evening with the same result. Some time was spent by them attending to trawls, but secured only a tub Josiah M- & Wm Barrett secured a qtl. each. others did little or nothing From O.P. and all along shore report the greatest scarcity. Caplin difficult to obtain except with seine.
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June 29, Thursday

Thursday 29[th?] Fine & warm with little or no wind. Most people gardening and getting caplin for such. Trap & line men doing little or nothing a scarcity prevails in every place next akin to a blank. Jabez Clark's first haul since settig trap 3 tubs J.B.M. 6 in the am but none afterward J. [enamelled?] part of front of shop with red & Elisha & arch. C. painted store & stage. Exams still continue
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June 30, Friday

Friday 30[th?] A very unpleasant day with rain almost unceasing during all the day and strong s.w. & Southerly wind prevailed. All the trawl & trap men attended to their usual avocations. With trap Jabez Clark was best having secured 12 tubs some others got 2 & 3 tubs trawls varying from a tub to 4. A better sign of fish [seems to be?] in evidence about the outter [sic] grounds, but the day was to [sic] stormy to attend to it. Caplin was plentiful to day and most people have now enough secured for their potatoes The Schnr___ John Champion [Mastr? Mast?] was at Brownsdale to day for the household effects of Mr. Chas. Brown who is leaving the place to permanently reside in st Johns Two loads of Caplin was secured by Elisha to day for the use of our potatoes which was finished being trenched to day by Simeon Bursy in the morning from 5 to 8 am. and Hy P- in the evening. Wife also finished planting cottage garden.
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July 1, Saturday

Sat July 1st A beautiful summer day wind strong [w & Wind?] so much so that fishing operations had to be suspended in the forenoon, only the trap of Joseph & Jabez [Clarks? Clarke?] were hauled who secured a tub & JB.M [the? (I.R.)?] & took from it [2? a?] qnts of large fish at evening hauled again but without result but trawled 3 tubs others trawled some as well & reports fish on the grounds. At dusk heard of fish on the H.Hr. grounds & large quantities still [being? lying?] at Heart Cove. C.H.E. Exams ended at 11:30 & Miss LeGrow went away [agin?] in the afternoon. Miss peach also was taken to O.P. in motor boat by Geo C & [Abner? Abmr?] Goodwin & Pearl returned with them soon after tea & brot to us as well 6 Bgs. Nails 1 Cs. Crnts. 1 Cs yeast.

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July 3, Monday

Monday 3rd Another fine day & warm withall. wind blew a strong gale in the morning and until noon from the Westerly direction. Trap hauled in the morning gave better results than at any time since set JBM 10 tubs am 3 qtls pm. Jbz. Clark 4 qtls in the evenig Albt R 3 in the am 6 in the pm Joshua G. Reuben G. [& the Point Mansfield?] also traped [sic] 3 [&? -?] 4 & 5 qnts each Trawlers also did fairly well. Josep Clark who was at Old P for goods & returnd soon after dinner hour bring parcels for us reported fish in abundance about the Heart Cove on our local grounds and all along our shore Fish of a large size seems to be inhabitating [sic] the waters now and the hope of all is strengthened by it

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July 4, Tuesday

Tuesday 4th The weather conditions today all through was very unpleasant & disagreeable as it was raining continuously with light East wind. The S.S. Malikoff [sic] made her sixth call at about 6 pm Simeon & Harold Bursey & John W. went on board. we shipped by her four cases Eggs & she brot. freight constituting 3 Brls. Beef 1 Box soap 1 Box [of cts?] & 1 Box Clothes Pinns [sic]. Fish was fairly plentiful & greatly exceeded yesterday. Albert Reid had the greatest catch for the day as he trapped 30 qtls. in the morg. Zech. Reid at evening also trapped several qtls. Geow. Mansfied & W.H.G. at evening also had large catches averaging from 15 to 25 qtls. JBM. Clarkes & R.G. also trapped several qnts. Trawlers all along the shore doing splendid and report lots of fish all over the grounds of an exceptionally large quality
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July 5, Wednesday

Wed 5th Still another wet day raining be times all through wind light & E Most of the trap men were again fortunate in getting several qtls. fish today particularly in the morning. At evening Joseph Reid & Noah Driscoll did best J.B.M. about 3 qnts. [Mr?] Wm. Brown Mrs & sergeant March visited us at evening At 5 pm. Recd. message from Rev. M.B at Grand Bank informing us that the Rev Mr. Anthony would be the minister for this shore
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July 6, Thursday

Thursday 6th Dull but clearing with light s.w. wind sea smooth J.B.M trapped 6 qtls in the am & 15 tubs at noon. Clarkes & others trapped several qtls Simeon Bursey trawled 6 tubs & others with trawls did fairly well Lots of fish reported to be all along the shore & close by the land. Parties here from Lead Cove report the prospects as seeming to be good as fish of a large size are to be seen in shallow water.
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July 7, Friday

Friday 7th Another rainy day about noon a few showers fell in torrents In the morig the wind blew a gale from the S. direction lessened as the day advanced but at evening blew a gale from the W. The only fish taken to day worth reporting was by JB.M. who trapped 9 qtls at noon and N.D. who [trapped] a similar Catch. others did little or nothing & for the trawl men the weather was too stormy altho some ventured out but with poor results.
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July 8, Saturday

Saturday 8th Splendidly fine & very warm but with very high wind so that fishing operations was suspended again for the day. J.B.M hauled IR. trap in the moring & took about 3 qtls fish. The few who hauled trawls got nothing except S Bursy who trawled 4 Tubs. Elias Brookings of Old Perlican came here at noon today requesting another of our traps to fish [to?] this we consented and he left with it about 4 pm Nelley who had been teaching at waterville & White Rock on North Side of Bay retd. at 11 pm. being brot. along in carriag from O.P. by Frank March. Great catches of fish was reported as being trapped at O.P. to day
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July 9, Sunday

8 Monday 9th A beautiful day but oppressively hot until evening the wind which blew strong all day suddenly changed to N.E & blew strng. The usual services were conducted by the appointed leaders
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July 10, Monday

Monday 10th A little dull & somewhat colder with NE wind shifting to E & S. by Eveing sea somewhat disturbed but not enough to cause trouble altho until evening it was difficult to push out except at I. Point. The Mansfield made the first attempt & securred [sic] [10?] qnts. afterward J.B.M. Wm H.G & R. got several qtls & the Woodland 9 At Lead Cove it was a record day, and many more did well Had two carts to O.P. per goods etc S.S. Malikoff [sic] called at 11 but could not land freight, but it was taken out at New Chelsea
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July 11, Tuesday

Tuesday 11 wind light & S until eveing when it veered to s.w. sea smooth weather fine A strong tide this am prevented the traps from being hauled J.B.M hauled I.P. & one or two others result about 1 qtl. at eveing JBM again got 20 tubs & this was about the only taken today. The fish which seemed to inhabit the grounds all about the coast seemed to have secreted it self away from the reach of the traps or hook but this may have been occasioned by the tide. Clarence & [Ray.?] Goodwin were at Chelsey this am. for the freight landed yesterday
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July 12, Wednesday

Wed 12th A splendidly fine day but with a gale of West wind all through sea smooth Most of the traps hauled in the am JB.M got 12 tubs others about a qtl some nill [sic] J.B.M in the afternoon set out a trap at "Middle Head." The only traps hauled in the evening was one by Gregory Harris & he got about 3 qtls. & JBM 6 Tubs No event of importance for the day.
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July 13, Thursday

Thursday 13th A fine day & very warm said to be the warmest this summer. Wind stng s.w. sea smooth Fish scarce J.B.M got about 3 qtls for the day. Thos Avry B- got 5 qnts at evening at the Glam Bank Point Mansfd 1 ½ others nill [sic] trawls nill [sic]. Clarence & Raymond Goodwin were at Old P. to day left at 7 & retd. at 4 pm bring with them 1 Brl. Sugar Clarence also did a little business at the B of N.

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July 14, Friday

Friday 14th weather wind & sea was like yesterday in every respect Fish again very scarce both with trawls & traps. Mr. Jas Gulliford an old & respected resident a of Hants Hr. died yesterday and Mr. Abram sparks an of Sibleys Cove died 3 am to day Hy. P. & Eli Woodland spent a few hours "healing" potatoes
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July 15, Saturday

Saturday 15th A fine day with light shifting wind Some traps hauled in the am. but with poor result but at evening J.BM trapped 63 tubs Point M- many qtls W.H.G. about 9 & R.G. [?] 10 tubs prospects for traps getting a voyage looks well. In the afternoon we attended the burial of Mr. Abram Sparks & heard Rev Broughton preach from Eclstics 11 Chapt. 8 verse. Elisha three woman [sic] & 2 Clark bros. took us there in Motor boat & the drive was a very pleasant one

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July 16, Sunday

Sunday 16 A day in every respect as yesterday Attended morng. service cond. by Joshua Goodwin & school in afternoon also evening services conducted by Revd. Mr. Broughton and intended as his final service in closing his four yrs. pastorate so far as this this settlement is concerned. He preached from Acts 20 Chap verses 25-26-& 27 A large congregation was present several from along this shore being in attendance The service & the after service being very impressive & Expressive of the feeling on a/c of Mr. B. departure

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July 17, Monday

Monday 17 A dull day but warm until evening when the wind veered to N.E & it became foggy. Every person engaged in the trap fishnig [sic] were disappointed this am. in not getting a few qtls. but each haul was next a kin to a blank at evening [viz.?] Reid trapped 2 or 3. New [sic] of fish from many quarters in the general topic A little grass was cut about the home to day by Arch Clark & Clarence.
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July 18, Tuesday

Tuesday 18 A fine day with light W wind The N wind & fog of last evening disappeared durng. the night & early morng. Traps hauled in the a.m. with poor results with the Exception of Joshua Goodwin who got a few qtls at morning & noon. At evening quite a change resulted as nearly all the traps did well particularly Reuben Goodwin with 15 qnts. & Albert Reid 18 qnts. all others several qtls except Joseph Clark potatoes finished "healed" to day by Hy & Eli W- Mr. Jas. Bursey after a long illness & full of years (83) passed away at 4 am At evening heard of the probable loss of two fishermen of Grates Cove in yesterdays fog & wind, probably swamped. At 4 pm. the S.S. Malikoff [sic] called and Johney arch & Hayward Clark went unboard & shipped 4 cases Eggs Later Heard that the men reported lost reached English Hr. TBay in safety.
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July 19, Wednesday

Wednesday 19th Weather very warm & sultry. wind blew all day a strg. gale from S.w. sea smooth. Prospects of large hauls of fish built on hopes of last evening buyoed [sic] up the spirit of all only to be disappointed for when the traps were hauled this am it was next akin to blank in evry case and none worth reporting were taken to day The burial of Mr. Jas. Bursey occured in the afternoon Rev Mr. B [perfrmed?] the ceremony & preached from Eclestc. 2 Chap A fairly good congregation attended the service
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July 20, Thursday

Thursday 20th A fine day but only the afternoon was regarded as such for drying purposes [wind?] S.W. blowing moderate but a fierce gale all through last night which it was conceded had the effect of driving the fish & caplin from the shore for with the exception of a qnt. taken by J.B.M none were trapped to day neither here nor along this shor [sic]. Hy spent some time mowing grass on the hill garden & Arch Clark an hour by the cook room. John W. in the afternoon travelled to Lead Cove on business of a successful character.
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July 21, Friday

Friday 21 A dull day weather conditions adverse to drying for hay even & in the afternoon had to be stacked as the wished for rain began to fall lightly & as the eveing advanced & the night came on a general down pour followed so that quite a flood was the result. Fish very scarce again today practically nothing here or along this shore.

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July 22, Saturday

Saturday 22nd weather disagreeable strong N. wind & a big lop so that the men who attempted to look after the traps did not haul them JB.M hauled the trap a [sic] Middle Hd but with out result Simeon Bursey assisted him Hy. being sick. A great down pour of rain came down last night & continued during the day so that the drain or [sic] filled and the ground that was thirsty is now saturated. Wm Belben & Laurence Palmer of Chelsea here and reported doings of fish & things in general
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July 23, Sunday

Sunday 23 A fine day air light & breeze with moderate E & SE wind sea smooth Joshua Goodwin led the service at 11 am and Naaman Reid at 7 pm wife Suptd. school at 2 pm Nellie, Pearl, & Joyce and many of the teachers & schollars [sic] were at Brownsdale to hear the Revd Mr. Broughton deliver his farewell sermon there.

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July 24, Monday

Monday 24 A dull day so far as weather conditions. Lots of rain again last night so that drains are again full. wind light & N. sea practically smooth Traps hauled in the am J.B.M. 10 qtls at I.R. 3 Tubs at M.H. but the third or big trap nill [sic] JC. 7 tubs Jabez 1 qtl Traps on Point about 4 qtls each The rest of the day their [sic] weren't [sic] any thing taken from them. Reports of good catches by a few at Chelsea, Lead Cove, & Perlican S.S Malikof [sic] called at 10 Johny [Simen?] Bursy & Raymnd Goodwin went unboard & brot. on shore 1 Brl. sugar & 4 parcels freight. Clarrence [sic] & Ray. afterwrd went to Old P. with horse & cart & retrn at [tea?] hours with Cad Tbco & box goods
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July 25, Tuesday

Tuesday 25 Another dull day with N. wind but moderate and a little cold. sea quite a bit loppy. J.B.M- hauled I.R. trap in the am and got 20 qtls also at eveing and got 10 [qtls] more M.H. was also hauled & a qtl taken from it. Quite a little hardship was experienced in landing the morning catch owing to the condition of the sea breaking at times on skiff. Few qtls were taken by the Traps at I.P. and apart from our Room little was trapped. The drownng of Mr. T.C [Charles R.] Duder & his companin [sic] a Mr Crocker at ocean Pond near Bauline St Johns was greatly regretted
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July 26, Wednesday

Wednesday 26th The condition of the weather was of marked improvement on the last few day particularly in the afternoon when the sun shone splendidly so that the fish & hay recd. the benefit Wind N.E. veered to E. & S.E moderate sea smooth J.B.M. morning haul at I.R was 14 qtls at noon 3 qtl and at evening ditto. Point Mansfd mrning 10 qtls Gregory H- moring 2 qtls evening 10 qtls some other traps 1 & 2 qtls & still others none. 3 loads of hay were put in barn this evening. wife very ill result of gardening.
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July 27, Thursday

Thursday 27 A magnificant [sic] summer day light W. wind warm air at evening bracing & sweet sea smooth Disappoint [sic] dampened the spirit of all this am when the traps were hauled & no fish J.B.M had about 3 qtls in the am & 4 ½ tubs at dusk. Greg H 2 qtls am all others traps akin to none & so the day passed with any harvesting from the sea. caplin herring & squid plentiful particularly the former. A little grass was again cut today & 1 Rack load put in barn. The meadow by the factory being half cut at evening by A. Clark. wife a little better but still vry ill.
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July 28, Friday

Friday 28 A perfect day with nice light W. wind sea smooth. The day was splendidy [sic] suited for drying purposes & fish & hay recd. full benefit. such days as this makes one feel the glory of summer Some traps hauled this am but no fish taken by any and none are being taken with hook or trap along the coast the last days The trap which was set at "Middle Hd." by J.B.M. on the 12th was taken on shore again to day. In the afternoon heard of our Schnr. "Grilse" at Grates Cove with freight. In the papers to day appeared a thrilling act of the drowning at Ocean Pond of Mr T.C. [Charles R.] Duder & Mr. Crocker.
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July 29, Saturday

Saturday 29 A fine day good for drying purposes Wind westy for a greater part of day. sea disturb more than it has been for a long time In the launching out in the am JBM came near an accident by it but escaped without Trap hauled 1 qtl in the am and a tub at evening Albert Reid 2 qtls HF Avry 2 qtls all others nill [sic] and fears entertained that the vg with traps will end [poor?]
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July 30, Sunday

Sunday 30 A dull day with light Southerly wind & rain particularly so in the afternoon when it rained until sundown Joshua Goodwin led the morning service & J.B.M at evening. wife as usual supt'd. the school. Our schnr. Grilse arrived from Bay de Verde (where she had been discharging freight) in the afternoon landed the skipper who wife is sick & had to have the services of the doctor this evening. The "Grilse" proceeded to Hants Hr.
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July 31, Monday

Monday 31. Weather fine with W. wind in the early morng afterward blew strg from SW. sea smooth Traps hauled as usual J.B.M 1 tub with one trap partially adrift Point M- 5 qtls. AR 3 qnt Z.R 1 qnt others 1 & 2 tubs. a scarcity still prevails all along the coast. Caplin still plentiful. The "Grilse" was brot. from H.Hr at 10 am and at dinner hour left for St Johns Mrs. F.M having gone by her to enter hospital for a serious operation. we shipped by her two cases eggs & Steel Drums
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August 1, Tuesday

Tuesday August 1st A fine day with light westerly wind sea smooth Traps hauled in the a.m. J.B.M. 3 Tubs Point M. 4 qtls. A.R 3 qnt. at evening JBM. like result as in the morning & the others likewise Avry of Brownsdale also had a like quantity & the prospects of the few deep traps seems more hopeful of good results than in the past. Caplin still about in large schools. To day Joseph Clark Noah Driscoll & Gregory Harris took up their traps with all their contents & brot. it on shore again the trapping season considered by them to have passed. At 5 pm. the “S.S. Malicoff” [sic] made her 10th call Johney & Hy. P. went unboard in motor boat. we shipped as freight 2 Cases Eggs and she brot [freight] to us as follow [sic] 10 [Eggs] Cases 1 sack pease & 7 small boxes groceries.
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August 2, Wednesday

Wed. 2nd Fine splendidly so and considered the warmest this summer wind light & variable sea smooth Quite an improvement in the trap fishing today J.B.M 5 in the am 1 at evening S.R. 10 qtls in the AM Point M- skiff load others two and three qtls & still others on the shore did quite as well. Caplin still plentiful. Hy mowed a little grass on the field in the afternoon. The day was of great service to many in the curing of fish and hay and its privellige [sic] was taken advantage of by not a few.
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August 3, Thursday

Thursday 3rd Another very fine & warm day quite as much as yesterday wind light & changing sea again smooth. The fish report was an improvement on yesterday J.B.M 18 Tubs in the am and qtl at noon nill [sic] a [sic] eving A.R. 30 qtls WH.G. 25 qtls Joshua G. 10 [qtls] Point M- 20 [qtls] others not quite as successful Johney & Clarence with Lewis & Llewly Mansfield left at 7 am for the country several miles distant to pick bakeapples & returnd again at 6 pm. & succeeded in picking a gallon or more each. Joseph Clark & his two sons left in motor boat for Bay de Verde to do a little fishing there. Dr. Templeton visited us for a little while having come here in Motor boat for fire wood. After writting [sic] the foregoing heard of Joshua Goodwin trapping 15 qtls R.G- 2 qtls
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August 4, Friday

Friday 4th The weather to day was not so bright & fine as of late. Light S. wind & a [sic] overhanging fog in the distance prevailed all day sea again smooth. Fishery conditions again to day almost exceeded yesterdy JBM's morning haul were 5 qtls. and at evg 6 other trap around here did well & some exceptionally so. A few parties had to go to H. Hr. in search of salt & succeeded.
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August 5, Saturday

Sat 5 Weather unpleasant with strong gale E. wind until noon when it moderated & blew a gentle breeze for rest of day sea smooth Nearly all through the day it rained particularly at evening. The result of the traps to day was good & equal with if not exceeding previous days. J.B.M. had 5 qtls in the am & 7 at dusk All the I. Point traps did well apart from the moring's catch the evening caped the climax for the day. N.D. 7 qtls. in trap set last evening Reid in the a.m. did well but none afterward Geo. M.- with Simeon Bursey left at 10 30 for Old Pelican & retd. @ 4 pm bringing 160 ft Lumber 10 Brls. & 12 Sacks flour in all 43 sks. and
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August 6, Sunday

Sunday 6th A beautiful day clear and bright but very warm wind light & westerly sea smooth attended the three services of the day. The evening service was conducted by the new Minster the Rev Mr. Anothy [sic] who preached from [Philia?] Chap. verse Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus etc. To day was his first visit on the shore and he favourably impressed all with his delivery of his discourses Mrs Anthony his wife accompanied him here and she spent the day entirely with us
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August 7, Monday

Monday 7th Day in every respect as yesterday. Traps hauled morning & Evening as usual but there were no fish taken by any person worth noting. At evening two persons visited us enquiring about the buying of fish vz Messrs Simon Piercey of winterton & Parsons of Port Union. At 10 am the "SS Malicoff" [sic] made her 11th visit John & H.P. went unboard & she brot & they landed for us 1 Tc. Mols 1 Box Grcy & 1 Roll counter paper
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August 8, Tuesday

Tuesday 8th A very sultry day heat extremely oppressive. wind S.W. & blew strong. sea smooth. Traps all hauled in the morning no fish. J.B.M. hauled in the evening and succeeded in getting 2 qtls. Point M- a qtls [sic] Joseph Clark who had been at Bay de Verde since Thursday returned in the afternoon with 10 qnts.. [sic] Magistrate Vatcher & Sergeant March visited us at evening & remained for an hour. Hy. P. in the afternoon finished mowing the "little garden" which was half mowed some days ago and mowed some by the shop as well. The day was a buisy [sic] one in the shop
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August 9, Wednesday

Wed 9th A wet day rained heavily in the morning & blew a strng breeze but moderated after and the rain ceased as well but the day was dull & again very sultry all through. wind S.W. & sea smooth J.B.M. hauled trap in the morning & got 1 qtl. from the deepest trap. I.R. trap the walls & bottom was brot. unshore & at evenng the Leader & Moorings etc. No fish taken by any person today. Reuben Goodwin & Eli Woodland spent 5 hrs. each mowing hay & Hy. P a short time also. "The" schnr. Grilse returned from st John's soon after noon & discharged as freight for us 13 Hhds. salt and a small box goods.
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August 10, Thursday

Thursday 10th A fairly fine day with light moderate winds & smooth sea. Wm H. Goodwin Jabez Clark Point M- & others brot. unshore traps to day, A better sign of fish to day Gregry H. caught upwards of 2 qtls. & Noah D- the same. J.BM hauled trap at evening & traped [sic] 1 tub. Elisha with [Ray?] Goodwin & Clarence carted over 2 load junks wood from Mrs Chas Harris & from Mrs Lucas Harris 3 Loads hay 1093 [W?] John Head of Brownsdale also carted here one load hay 293 [M?] J.B. & GM & Hy P- spent some time building flake to day accident happened on Indian Point today by a flake falling down to the ground and precipitating Mrs. Geo M- & husband with it the former being hurt but not seriously. Arch Clark spent from 4:30 pm to 6 pm cutting hay by the shop
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August 11, Friday

Friday 11th Weather conditions was similar to yesterday. Hay & green or water horse fish dried some but for curing of hard dried that was not spread. wind moderate N.E for most of day veered to E & then to S with a glorious sunset. J.B.M. hauled trap in the am, result 1 qtls. and at evening 1 ½ qtls. during the day the crew spent the time flake buildg. [T.?] Avry [sic] of Browns 6 qtls. Point M 3 qtls for dy Elisha, Clarence, & R. Goodwin carted 5 loads of wood in junks from Mrs Chas. Harris & carted to stable from field 4 loads of Hay.
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August 12, Saturday

Sat. 12 To day splendidly fine but very warm all through until the going down of the sun when the fresh Westerly wind caused it to become much cooler. J.B.M hauled trap in the morng & got 5 ½ tubs but at evening a total failure. Joshua G- Point M- & Z. Reid each had several qtls. Geo. C.M- went to O.P in motor boat at 8 am & took Nellie there to connect with train for Brigus where she intend spending a week attending summer school. Reuben G- spent 5 ½ hrs. cutting hay on field to day. Elisha Clarence & Raymd G- again to day spent much of time carting wood from Mrs. Chas Harris John Goodwin also carted over 4 loads. Some parties are now begining to catch fish with hook & line all allong [sic] the coast
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August 14, Monday

Monday 14th The wind veered notherly very early in the morning and baffled the attempt of several who intended to go to the Tickle fishng. The weather was dull & raining for a time during the forenoon sea loppy. J.B.M. hauled trap in the am & got 2 qtls fish Point M. a few qtls. Hay one load was put in barn in the early mrning & [200 W] hauled from Mrs. John W Raymond & John Goodwin spent the day carting wood from Mrs Chas. & John Harris from the [?] there were hauled 24 Posts 28 Logs and sticks wood & from the latter wood Reuben G- spent 7 hrs. cutting grass for us & Hy. Pynn spent some time as well & the field surrnding shop etc. was finished cut to day. At Evening J.B.M. hauled trap & took from it 1 ½ qnts. fish
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August 15, Tuesday

Tuesday 15 A very fine day with light W. wind but toward evening quite a sea came on so that the I.R. broke frequently The "S.S. Malicoff" [sic] 12th call at evening but having no freight we did not send boat to her. Trap hauled in the am & took from it a qtl or more others did as well or better but none was taken at eveing. Hay on the field was finished gatherd into barn this pm & Jno. Head hauled load from Brownsdal Raymnond G- & Carman spent the day carting wood from south sid of place to yard it being a part of 300 purchased from Levi Diamnd last winter. Wm. H.G took unshore his large trap to day torn much by tide.
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August 16, Wednesday Wed. 16th A fine day but the wind blew a fierce [sic] from the S.W. not for months has such been felt. Fish & hay lied in abeyance & could not be spread for fear of blowing away. Trap hauled in the moring & took again one qtl. but no boat ventured out afterward. A Mr. Davis of the Royal stores st John's visited us at breakfast time. wife & Mrs. Elisha went to HHr at noon and retd. at midnight Raymd G & Carman spent the day carting wood & finished the job Trap fished by Reuben G. & one by J.B.M- was put in store for the season.
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August 17, Thursday

Thursday 17th A nice fine warm day with little or no wind until about 2 pm when it sprang up from N.E & blew a moderate gale. sea smooth. J.B.M hauled trap in the am result 7 fish. The high wind & tide of yesterday had had bad effects on the few traps putting them all out of commission for catchig fish. Elias Brookings one of our trap men at O.P. called on us after breakfast hour for salt & we gave him 6 hhds. Two cart loads of fish was hauled from shop to store & 306 ft of board from Mrs [jw?] Harris. Some hay was mowed in pasture land to day by Hy. The two motor boat crews who left here on June 13 to fish at St Johns returned at evening having given up the voyage there the fishery being practically a failure with them
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August 18, Friday

Friday 18th A splendidly fine day with light W wind & smooth sea Traps as usual hauled in the am JBM 1 ½ qtls Point M 2 qtls. Hook & line men doing nothing altho at siblys Cove yesterday fine catches were taken by the several boats engaged. A load of hay on the pasture land was put in barn at evening. Most people engaged makig fish. The strike of the coal miners at Sidney is the chief event of discusn as serious times seems ahead for these people.
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August 19, Saturday

Sat. 19 A dull day with showers wind light S.W. sea smooth. Traps reported for better results today J.B.M 1 ½ qtls am. Point M- 9 Tubs, Joshua G. 8 tubs. Albert Reid 16 qtls an [sic] 12 at evening. Hook & line men did much better than usual. Sml. Woodld returned from the Tickle at 10 am poorly fished with about qtls N.D retd. also being away since Tuesdy. At evening heard of mishap to Joseph Clark's motor boat while steam into Bay de Verde. R.G spent 3 ½ hrs. mowing grass in pasture land. Hy P. in the afternoon put in two presses the first this season.
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August 20, Sunday

Sunday 20 A very fine warm day with light W. wind. The Rev. M Anthony made his second visit here & preached from Isaiah 40 chap part of verse he also read the pastoral adress [sic] delivered at Conference School was supt by wife & service at night by J.BM.
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August 21, Monday

Monday 21 A dull day with showers of rain & light S.W. wind sea smooth J.B.M. hauled trap in the am & took from it 3 qnts fish. Flake building occupied their time afterward until evening when they again left to haul trap but strong tide prevented. Geo W M- 8 Tubs in the am others nill [sic]. S.S. Malicoff [sic] made her 13th visit at 10. a.m. John W. Douglas Reid & Reuben Goodwin went unboard & shipped by her 4 Cases Eggs & she brot. freigh [sic] to us as follows viz 1 Brl. Sugar 1 Case Book 1 Crate onioins. SJ & Sml. woodland left for the Tickle to day on their secd. trip.
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August 22, Tuesday

Tuesday 22 Another dull day with considerable rain toward evening wind moderate N.E. with more sea than for a long time so that landing on our slip was dispensed with for safety and the nearest availed of. J.B.M. hauled trap as usual in the am only but strong tides haveing [sic] disaranged [sic] it only 3 fish was taken from it Joshua Goodwin found it necessary to take in his owing to its misplaced condition others found traps out of fishing order & no fish. Those fishing with hook & line all caught a two, four, & more tubs. Joseph Clark returned from Bay de Vered [sic] at 11 am. his secnd return but without any direct result. The mishap that befel [sic] his motor & the escape of their lives is cause for thankfulns Reuben Goodwin was to Old P. with hose [sic] & cart & brot to us 4 sacks pease etc 1 Cad Tbco & 1 Box Glass ware. Henry P. spent the greater part of today cuttg grass in on the farm where a more than usual crop has grown.
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August 23, Wednesday

Wed 23 Sun shone forth with much brilliancy in the moring and after the wet had dried of the flakes all became busy spreadg fish but at noon the sky became over. cast & betokened rain & so all were made unusually busy taking it up again, but the rain did not come & so the sky cleared and the evening was the finest of the day with strng s.w. wind. Owing to quite a sea on Traps were not hauled but the hook & line men fishing retd early without catching any. Hy again to day mowed the grass on the hill garden. No event of importance happened with in our hearing
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August 24, Thursday

Thursday 24 A splendidly fine day with W. wind specially suited for drying purposes. Some of the fishermen out on the grounds to day succeeded in getting a few tubs fish. we were busily employed forenoon weighig fish for JB.M & Joseph Clark Four loads of hay were carted from farm to barn. Day was a busy one with all the people. Mr. Jas. Strong of Brownsdale now of St Johns visited us for a few hours. Pearl was down on the barrens to day with a berry picking party. Albert Reid brot unshore his trap.
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August 25, Friday

Friday 25 Weather fine like yesterday & spendid [sic] for the curing of fish & hay wind light & Southerly a little sea on. JB.M. & his mates hauled trap & took from it a tub of fine fish the last in this way this season. As they then took it up & brot. it on shore being set since June 12th Point M- brot. in theirs also. All the hook & line men got a little fish to day. We spent much of today spreading fish of a damp quality collected of Joseph Clark yesterday. Two rack loads of hay were put in the barn. At evening Mr Sml. Short & wife visited us for a short time
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August 26, Saturday

Saturday 26 Wind light & westerly sea practically smooth, weather fairly fine. J.B.M. brot. onshore moorings & grapnels of trap this am. so that the whole thing is now finished for the season. At 3 pm. Geo. with Reuben Goodwin Carman, Molly, Sarah & a number of others left in motor boat for Old Perlican with the hope of bring home Nelly but was disappointed as she remaind at Hr. Grace to spend Sunday. The boat returned at 9 am. & brot to us 1 Brl. Sugar 1 Box Glass & 1 Sack pease. Sml. & S.J. Woodlnd who had spent the week in the Tickle ret'd. to day having met with much success in gettig 18 qtls. fish considerable fish is got on our grounds every day. At night heard of the death at Whales Brook of widow Agnes Thorn.
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August 28, Monday

Monday 28th A strong S.W. wind blew all day sea smooth. weather very sultry and warm quite as much or more than yesterday. Hy spent the day on "The Room" washing fish and handling in various ways. Flour [sic] or 5 Motor boat crews left for fishing in the tickle in the early morning viz. Woodlands, Z. Reid, N. Driscoll, & Fred. M- Fish here very scarce to day Rev Mr. Anthony visited us at dusk on his return from burial of Mrs. Thorn. Nellie arrived at midnight.
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August 29, Tuesday

Tuesday 29th A comparitively [sic] fine day with moderate West wind & sea smooth as it possibl could be. The heat again was very intense greater by far than at day time in so much that potatoes & other vegetables has been affected greatly & its growth entirely impared [sic] The three men on the Room spent the day washing & spreading fish we also spent much time spreading fish & handling in other ways business was attended to with dilligence [sic]. At dusk the S.S. Malicoff [sic] called here Geo C. Mansfied Hy Pynn & Reuben Goodwin went unboard in motor boat & small boat we shipped by her two cases eggs and there were landed 12 Brls & 12 Sacks flour 2 Cases soap & 4 Boxes Biscts. Miss Isabella Goodwin took passage by her per Trinty being engaged as teacher their [sic] for the 12 months, under ammalgamated [sic] school board. Mrs. Dorcas Harris Mrs. Chas Harris & two children & Mrs John Harris & six [children] also took passage by her en route for Montreal to Join their husbands who are workng there & to permanently reside
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August 30, Wednesday

Wed 30th A little fine in the forenoon but as the day advanced it became full and lowry & finally rained at times and showers during the night wind s.w. light sea smooth. After the spreading of a quantity of fish Hy spent the day cutting grass. At evening G.C.M went to O.P. for Mrs. Fred. Mansfield who had just [?] from hospital & returnd again at 9 pm Dr. Templeton & son & a Miss page visited us at evening for a few hours. Fishermen on our local grounds still doing well
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August 31, Thursday

Thursday 31 Weather damp & dull all the forenoon but became quite fine in the afternoon. otherwise the day was quiet and still without wind & the sea was very placid. Hy. finished cutting grass for this season about 500 now remains to be put in the barn. owing to the dullness of the weather there were no fish spread to day. The Woodlands returned from their secnd trip in the Tickle & brot. home 10 qtls. & reports fish fairly plentiful. Our grounds still [yield?] goods [sic] results to those who frequent it. The month closes favourably to all with bright prospects of future outlook.
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September 1, Friday

Friday 1st A nice fine day not quite as warm as of late. wind S.W. very light sea again smooth. Weighed 10 ¾ qtls fish of Joseph Clark & nine qtls. trap of John BM & Co. and attended to busin generally. The work at hay was finished for the season including a load hauled by Jno. Head. Fredk. Mansfd. Levi Dimond & Wm Harris skipper of three motor boat crews retd. from the Tickle at noon & Ev. with loads of fish each. Fish on local grounds scarce to day. Reuben Goodwin went to O.P. in the afternoon with horse & cart for freight and retd. at 10 pm. Nellie & her mother left at 11:30 pm travelling to New Chelsea having F. Single engaged their [sic] to take them to H. Content where Nellie will take the train for Greens Harbour where she will teach school for a year.
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September 2, Saturday

Saturday 2nd A dull day with rain in the early morning & showers at noon wind variable, at evening light & Easterly. Collected 8 qtls. fish of Francis Pynn. Fish scarce on local grounds to day. Noah D. who had been fishing down in the Tickle since Monday retd. today with Jabez Clark had his voyage of fish taken to Hants Hr in the afternoon & sold to S. Short & Son. wife returned from her visit to Hearts Content at 11 pm.
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September 4, Monday

Monday 4th A dull & sultry day particularly so in the afternoon. Wind blew a gale from S.S.W. nearly all day Sea a little disturbed. Hy. went to the Tickle with Geo. C.M. & Simeon Bursy. Three other motor boats went as well. S.S. Malicoff [sic] called at 3 pm. Gregory Harris John & Chesley went unboard & landed for us 1 Tc. Mols. & 1 Brl. Sugar Joseph Clark & his 2 Sons & Joseph Reid & son left at 6 pm to take the train at O.P. for Deer Lake to labour at road making.
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September 5, Tuesday

Tuesday 5 Moderate East & N.E. wind weather dull and not at all suitable for drying purposes. more sea on than usual. Fish scarcer than for some time. Our Schnr Grilse loaded to day at Hants Hr. taking 90 casks fish unboard for Carbonear & left in the afternoon but the wind being light & contrarywise dont think she got far. No other local event of interest.
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September 6, Wednesday

Wed. 6 Moderate wind Easterly more sea on than usual weather dull in so much that fish nor hay was not spread as the sun did not shine with any brilliancy. Business was attended to mostly by my self as J- was doing some painting to ding room The berrie [sic] picking season is now on and all the people is now busy in that industry. No other event of importance
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September 7, Thursday

Thursday 7 A fine clear day with nice bracing air & light westerly wind sea smooth we spread much fish today and the flake was also covered JBM being assisted by John Clarence & Carman. A little grass 200 [cwt?] of second groth [sic] the final lot was put in barn. The woodland who had been to the Tickle since Frida [sic] retd in the afternoon with 13 qnts fish Joshua Goodwin hauled to the store 25 qnts Trap fish.
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September 8, Friday

Friday 8 To day had the appearance until noon of being finer than yesterday but at that time it became cloudy & threatning rain but it was only the sun shower which passed off again. wind light & w. sea smooth Joshua Wm sr & Wm Jr Reuben Goodwin & Gregory Harris hauled 132 qtls fish to the store which was weighed by us. The five motor boat which left for Tickle on Monday retd at noon viz Geo- C- & Frd. M. Levi Diamond & Wm Harris & Noah Driscoll altho the week was unpleasant fair catches was taken by them. Heard to day of the return of our Schnr. Mary E. from Labrador.
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September 9, Saturday

Saturday A fine day altho at times at noon it had the appearance of being lowry wind light & w. sea a little troubled collected upwards of 70 qtls. fish from [R Good?] Woodland & JBM – spent a busy evening in the shop. Office work was not all pleasure particuly settlement with one [part N.D.?] Clarence went to OP at 10 am & retd. at 4 pm with a young pig
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September 11, Monday

Monday 11 A beautiful fine warm day splendid for drying purposes. spent nearly all day at the store weighing fish collected of Joshua & Reuben Goodwin, Thornes & others. About 100 qtls was stored. Pearl left us at 8 a.m. Geo. C.M. took her to O.P. Carmen, Molly, & Nelson went with them & retd. at noon bringing with them 4 pks. Goods. Mrs. Wesley Goodwin & her two children left this place to join her husband at Boston u.s.a & to permanently reside there, they were taken along to O.P. by Noah D & he retd. at dusk & brot. along Mr. Lorenzen father of Mrs. (Rev) Anthny after refreshment and a little time with us he was taken along to Hants Hr. by [stan?] Driscoll & Carman accompanied him. Woodlands Diamonds & Harris'es [sic] left again to fish in the ” [sic] Tickle.

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September 12, Tuesday

Tuesday 12 Very sultry , calm all the forenoon afternoon a fresh s wind. sea very smooth prepared ourselves in the early morning for the coming of the Schnr. "Grilse" to load but was disappointed as she did not come for the day our two motor boats left with the expectation of meeting her but had to return as she had not left H.Hr. S.S. Malikoff [sic] called at 7 pm. Mrs. Warfield and two children took passage by her. There were landed for us two drums of oil & 2 Boxes Baking Powder Johney this evening was making preparations to leave us for Mount Allison University
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September 13, Wednesday

Wednesday 13 A fine day particularly so after 10 am when the weather became suited for drying purposes Wind West & strong for a time sea beautiful & smooth Arose early as John was about to leave us. Joshua G- called for his trunks at 6:30 am and at 7 am he with Arch Goodwin accompanying him who also left for Boston, was taken some distance below Lead Cove in motor boat by GC.M. & Carman they retd. again at 9 am The schnr Grilse came here at 10 am & proceed on to Brownsdale where she took unboard 200 qtls fish & came here again at 5 pm we put unboard of her 166 qtls. fish begining at 5 pm we finished work @ 8:20 Had the help of several men & boys & 2 Moter [sic] boats
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September 14, Thursday

Thursday 14 wet & raining in the morning began to clear at 10 pm. & continued for the day fairly fine & very warm. calm all the day with very smooth sea. Began loading "Grilse" at 11 am. & finished putting fish unboard by 4:30 pm. & other goods by 6 pm. at 7 pm. she set sail for st John's Carman left on here [sic] with two other boys. we shipped by her 522 qtls. fish 24 Brls. Berries 3 Boxes (74) Dz. Eggs and 9 Steel Drums. also 4 Casks oil for Mr. Joshua Goodwin [?] & 1 Cask for Greg Harris
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September 15, Friday

Friday 15th Wind light & variable weather fairly fine sea still continue smooth Diamonds, Harrises, and Z. Reid retd. from the Tickle the two former having meet [sic] with much success Heard of our Schnr. Grilse being out in T. Bay owing to light wind tide & becalmed. such news greatly disappointed us for two or three reasons, particularly on account of Carman who is on her.
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September 16, Saturday

Saturday 16 weather dull with light S. wind which veered toward evening to N.E. sea some what disturbed. Recd. message from Pearl acquainting us of the arrival of Schnr. Grilse and a message from Mr. Chafe re to her load of fish. Johny sailed at noon on the SS. Rosalind and Carman was present to see him ere leaving. The afternoon Joyce & myself were busy at work in shop
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September 18, Monday

Monday 18 A fairly fine day but the sun did not shine with much heat or brilliancy. wind NE and considerable sea more than for months past, so that there were none who attempted to push out to day. Severa [sic] were engaged spreading fish water horse fish only. Clarence went with horse & cart to O.P @ 10 & retd. at evening with a brl. Beef Brl. Crkywa & 2 Box [G?].
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September 19, Tuesday

Tuesday 19th The morning had the appearance of it being a fine day and thus it proved to be beautiful for drying purposes with nice breeze of Westerly wind sea becoming smoother. Every one busy today at fish in some way. Reuben Goodwin was with us whitewashg Liver factory, he also spent Fridy and saturdy whiting stable well house & cellar house. John Goodwin went to H.Hr in the afternoon and hauled down a load of goods landed last night from "Malikoff" [sic] [Mess.?] Gerald Doyle & a Mr. McGrath visited us at noon representatives of medicine & cordage. Heard from our broker re the discharge of Grilse with satisfaction anticipated. Public news & newspapers recorded exciting news about war now imminent in the Near East.
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September 20, Wednesday

Wednesday 20 The weather to day was similar to yesterday in every respect. Fine and clear for drying purposes with a strong gale of S.w. wind sea has again become smooth. Every one with fish was buisly [sic] engaged again to day curing it for market. Clarence was at H.Hr. to day for six egg cases and retd. at noon. Business was attended to by Joyce & myself and considerably [sic] business was transacted.
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September 21, Thursday

Thursday 21 Inclined to rain in the early morning and had the appearance of a dull day but by 9 am. it had cleared and became a fine day. [Hny.?] P. left at 8:10 for Old P- & retd. at 3 pm. having carted along 1 Brl. Pork 1 Brl. Sugar and small Box goods. Berry picking & fish making occupied the peoples time. Dr. T- wife & child made a short visit to us. Business was again a little brisk to day. The pending war in the East is still the alarming news and the situation is very grave.
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September 22, Friday

Friday 22 A Southerly wind blowing all day sea toward evening more disturbed than for days weather fairly fine so that much fish was spread for drying. Schnr. Grilse was expected all day but did not arive [sic] and did not hear what delayed her coming. Hy. tared [sic] Roof of liver factry put glass in windows & painted some of the facings in his leisure. R.G. who had been with us all the week whitewashing was doing the same work again to day. Elisha with Raymond G- spent some time hauling timber from bank to wood yard.
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September 23, Saturday

Saturday 23 Weather dull the forenoon was brightest the Schnr "Buster Brown" (shorts) of Hants Hr. was her [sic] for fish belonging to Mansfield & others The wind in the afternoon veered to N.E & blowed quite a breeze when the schnr leaved again. The Schnr. Grilse arrived at Brownsdale & 3 am & came here at 8 am but owing to the rough conditions of the sea we did not land anything Carman who was a passanger [sic] landed & the schnr proceeded to H.Hr. R. Goodwin was with us whitewashing the fence leading past the shop. Hy spent the time painting factory stable & well house.
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September 25, Monday

Monday 25th The day was quite dull with rain until the afternoon when it cleared and became quite fine wind blew a strong gale from W. sea smooth. Hy. left at 9 am. for O.P. on business to the Bank & retd. at 4 pm carting along a barrel Sugar Result of the "Grilse's" cargo fish recd. to day by mail preparations made for her loading on the shore again tomorrow D.V. Business was attended to more briskly than for some days
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September 26, Tuesday

Tuesday 26 A fine day air cool & bracing one of the best days this season for drying fish Schnr. Grilse came from H. Hr. to sibleys Cove at breakfast hour but owning to a strng W. wind could not take fish there so proceeded to Lead Cove where she took unbord about 200 qtls. lost anchor & chain & left & came here at 4 pm & rem. for the night discharging 40 brls & 10 sacks flour 25 oil Casks 1 P. Mols. 20 tubs butter & other goods. Elisha Hy. Geo C. Mansfield was at Lead Cove during the time the schnr. was there in two motor boats but had trouble in various ways.
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September 27, Wednesday

Wed. 27 A very unpleasant day with occasional rain storms particularly afternoon with varied high sw & w wind sea smooth. The Grilse left here for Lead Cove about 7:30 and we suppose finished loading as she sailed past by here at 3:30 and meeting with storm of wind & rain proceed to Trinity. The day was spent by me attending to business E and Hy in the factry Casking oil & wash press boads & bags the work of the press being closed for the season war is still the uppermost topic.
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September 28, Thursday

Thursday 28 A nice fine day suitable for fish curing much being spread by "ours" a strong breeze of NW. wind continued all day with quite a little sea on Split stage on the wharf was removed to day and store on the wharfe [sic] protected in a measure from storm Hy spent some time whitewashng fence around our home & Simen Bursey spent from 10 am to 6 pm doing the like work. Rev. Mr. & Mrs Anthony visited us at evening & rem. a few hours. At tea hour heard of the arrival of the Grilse at 3 pm at st Johns No improvement in the war situation
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September 29, Friday

Friday 29 Fine until noon when it became dull & those who had fish spread hastened to take it up again. wind light & w sea rough Hy. spent some time again whitewash yard & Simeon Bursy spent the whole of the day Fish was weighed from sJ & Sml. woodland Wm H. Goodwin & the Squires of Siblys Cove about 30 qtls in all Quite a bit of business was done in shop & office
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September 30, Saturday

Saturday Dull & raining in the morning but cleared afterward & was fairly fine for the remainder of the day. wind blew strong from N.E. & a turbulent sea on. Business was attended to as usual Hy & Simeon Bursy was again with us whitewashing finishing our yard & a few lengths of Elisha's S. spent 2 Day & 3 hrs
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October 2, Monday

Monday 2nd A bright & beautiful warm day. wind light s.w. sea has again become quite smooth. S.S. Malicof” “ [sic] called at 10 am & proceeded on to HHr. John C. Leonard & Josiah Mansfield & Francis Pynn took passage by her there en route to Bay of Islands. wm Mansfield brot. from H.Hr where he [?] had been with his relatives a bale of paper. The work of diging [sic] potatoes was begun by most people to day. Hy. digged plot above stable result 2 Brls. afternoon digged brl in Elishas garden. The crops anticipated will not be realized by many as the drought of August had the effect on many of blighting the crop. The war news to day shows a lighter vein the whole matter having been referred to a conference of all the powers.
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October 3, Tuesday

Tuesday 3 The weather to day was similar in every respect to that of yesterday wind a little higher sea again quite smooth Clarence left for O.P. at 9 am hoping to bring back 2 Brls Beef but was disappointed & retd. at 3 pm Weighed in store several qtls. fish and attended to business generally. Hy again digging potatoes having finished digging about houses & commenced in digg. garden in pasture land with good results.
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October 4, Wednesday

Wed 4th wind light Northerly sea smooth. weather fine & drying for most of the day. spent much time at the store to day where I weighed more than 60 qnts. fish for various persons. Hy with the help of John Woodland digged 9 Brls potatoes. Most people complain of the shortage in crop. No event of importance to relate.
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October 5, Thursday

Thursday 5 A fairly fine day altho at noon all feared rain but it cleared & the evening was the finest of the day wind light & s.w. until dusk when it suddenly veered to N.W. sea smooth. Hy. & J [wland?] was again digging potatoes finished garden in pasture land & digged 1 ½ brl. on hill garden. Geo. M-. was at work with us in the afternoon making some imprvment to cellar. Business was attended to as usual
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October 6, Friday

Friday 6 A fine day beautiful for drying purposes wind light N.W a little sea on Schnr Grilse arrived at HHr about 9 am from st Johns where she had been since Thusday 28 inst. Several qtls. fish collected to day (about 30) business attended to. Dr. T visited us on the afternoon & proceeded to [Hs.?] Hr. [sic] Clarence going with him on business with [R.G.?] rtd again at 9 pm Hy. with Eli woodlnd was again digging potatoes in hill garden
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October 7, Saturday

Sat. 7 A fine day all through weather splendid for drying wind N.W. & light sea smooth spent most of the day at the store weighing fish. Hy with Eli W. digging potatoes finished hill garden & digged a few drills in small plot by the road. Business brisk at evening spent the night with Hbt. Bursy attending to the matter of freight News of the war cloud in the East looming bigger fear of the peace conference having little or no effect
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October 9, Monday

Monday 9th A very dull day with rain in the morning & strong Northerly wind & some sea all day. Business of office work occupied my time Hy was doing light work about the place The event of the day was the marriage at night of Mr Caleb Reid to Mrs. Albert Durdle
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October 10, Tuesday

Tuesday 10 Light Easterly wind which veered to S. weather moderate sea fairly smooth Hy finished digging the Little pc by the road. other people engaged in like work both Elisha & self were busy in the shop. self particulry in the office all day which was of much service in the settlng of some of our largest a/c. satisfactorily. S.S. Malicof [sic] called only at Brownsdale at dusk & then proceeded on accross [sic] the Bay.
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October 11, Wednesday

Wed. 11th Another dull day with light wind & much calm before noon sea smooth Schnr. Grilse owing to light wind did not get to L. Cove until noon altho she left HHr in the early morning but was becalmed at times she discharged her freight and took unboard & left at 4 pm for H.Hr. Hy. with Eli Woodlnd went to L. Cove at dinn hour in motor boat & brot. up a load of goods for us & others. Hy. also digge [sic] nearly half of the potaotes in the new pc of ground Business not quite as brisk as yesterday
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October 12, Thursday

Thursday 12 wind S.W. blowing strong sea smooth weather sultry. Expected the Grilse to load at S. Cove but was disapponted [sic] as skippr & crew returned at 11 thinking day not propitious Schnr from New P. was at Brownsdale for freight of Chas. Brown Hy. spent the morning searching for mooring but did not succeed. he afterwrd spent until noon digging potatoes & finished crop upwards of 60 Brls Rec. freight from Arthur Janes of HHr for "Grilses" trip to Carbonear $52.50 Business fairl [sic] brisk in afernoon
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October 13, Friday

Friday 13 Wind same as yesterday but lighter sea the same weather not quite as sultry & rained in the afternoon Schnr Grilse was at L. Cove again to day & took unboard the fish there but weather prevent going to s.C so she again proceeded to H Hr. Hy. doing light work about the place & assisted in killing sheep. No other event of importance.
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October 14, Saturday

Sat. 14 A fine day splendid for drying purposes wind N.W. blowing strng with some sea on which abated toward evening. The wind and sea conditions was not suitable for the Grilse to come so Sibleys Cove to finish loading so the attempt was not made. Hy. was sick today and did not put in an appearance. Business was fairly good some fish taken and customers to be attended to all the while. At evening a little sensation was created by the seizure of the property of J.G. Austin at Brownsdale by the sheriff Moses Bursey of Old Perlican which was the talk of the evening.
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October 16, Monday

Monday 16 Day dull & rained a little in the afternoon wind light & variable "Grilse" got to Sibleys Cove about 9 am. & left again at 3 pm. rain prevented her filling up requiring about 150 qtls to finish the load she came her [sic] & remained for the night with intention of filling up in the morning S.S. Malikoff [sic] called at 4 pm. Hy - Sim. B. & Reuben G. went unboard & brot. to us one box [chelts?]. Hy. harnessed new horse with the intention of going to Old Perlican but was prevented by her not being trained to cart work At evening she was put in cart again and hauled a few loads of slabs from Mill to wood house
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October 17, Tuesday

Tuesday 17 wind veered almost suddenly to N.E in the early moring so that the "Grilse" which was here all night had to leave but when out in the bay the wind veered & she came again about 9 am to sibly Cove & finished loading & left again at dinner hour for H.Hr. the wind being southerly. Hy. with E. spent the day cleaning up the mill & finished perhaps a dozen loads of slabs & Rubbish was hauled to wood yard. Business was attended to all day by my self Abner Goodwin & his wife left this place at evening for the U.S.A.
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October 18, Wednesday

Wed. 18th Fresh to strng westerly winds clear in the afternoon. sea smooth Hy. went to Old Perlican with the new mare at 8 pm rt'd at 3 pm & brot home brl. Beef. Mill house was further cleaned to day & [smaft?] Grilse at H. Hr. waiting a time to st. John's.
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October 19, Thursday

Thursday 19. wind light & S. in the morng with rain at noon veered to W. & at Evening to N.W. a gale at first & continued strng & cold for the rest of the day. Hy spent the forenoon in the mill assorting the diffrent qualities of the board ther In the afternoon helped sml. woodlnd & Simeon Bursy fasten plate of iron on wharf & a pc to [wharf?] on ship he also went to WB. for a sheep Schnr. G. left HHr in the am for Trinity to abide a time
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October 20, Friday

Friday 20th A beautiful day & splendid for drying purposes particularly for fish which dried as much or more than any day this season Wind light N.W. sea smooth Expected the Grilse sailed for st Johns to day time all to be desired. Hy. was at O.P. again to day with his horse & carted to us 1 Brl sugar & six 10 [?] Butter. The return of the Austins at Browns dale from Southn Shore where they had been traping [sic] muskrats for the past fortnight and other events there was talked of considerably our schnr. Mary E loaded with fish at New Chelsea to day. Business was attended to as usual
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October 21, Saturday

Sat. 21 Wind N.W. blowing strong so that the M.E. could not sail from N.C. At evening heard of the Grilse arriving at St J 3 pm today. Hy. with Eli Woodlad removing fence & enlarging garden in pasture land No other event of importance
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October 23, Monday

Monday 23 A fine day wind blew a gale from N.W. & cold 2 mile a big sea on so that we spent much time in the am hauling our boats in safety. Hy & Eli. W- spent the day improving the new garden in pasture land Hy. also at evening went to Brownsdale on business Mr. Ralph short also visited us on business shop & office work had my time and attention all day.
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October 24, Tuesday

Tuesday 24 A fairly fine day with S. wind & some sea on The schnr. M.E left NC. at 9 for Trinity to wait [time?] to st Johns. S.S Malicoff [sic] called at evening but to [sic] much sea on to go unboard. Hy. with E.W. was again at work on the garden removing rocks & makig other improvements. Business attended to as usual.
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October 25, Wednesday

Wednesday 25th A very wet day until evening – it cleared & the wind which had been s. veered to N.W. but just moderate the sea had also become moderately smooth. The qrtly. official board of the church which was anounced [sic] to meet here this afternoon was postponed on a/c of weather conditions No stirring event of importance to day
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October 26, Thursday

Thursday 26 A very good day considerably fine soft & warm with Southerly wind Hy spent the day whitewashing yard about Elisha' house A Mr. Crocker Telegrapher & line repairer visited the office & made goodly improvemnt Business fairly good some debts paid.
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October 27, Friday

Friday 27 A dull day with inclination to rain from the beginning of the day This it did at evening & night a generous down pour wind S.w. & some sea on Hy spent the day whitewashg. E. yard until prevent by weather. The talk of the day is the reforms wanted to be made by the Nother [sic] fishermen Business dull little doing
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October 28, Saturday

Saturday 28th very dull in the morning with showers of rain afterward it cleared but not sufficient for drying purposes and S.E. Several men making preparations to leave for sidney with the prospect of labouring there for the winter. much interest taken by many of the people in the Effort of the United Fishermen & the general talk in shop. Business not very brisk
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October 30, Monday

Monday 30 Fine to some degree but not for fish purposes wind N. moderate all day. Hy. finished the whitewashng required for this season. Clarence to Old Perlican left at 8 30 retd. 4 pm & got mare shoed. S.S. Malikoff [sic] did not call to day owing to condition of wind & sea but landed three coils rope at H.Hr which was taken along by Reuben Goodwin. Simeon Reid left by way of Old P. for Sidney.
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October 31, Tuesday

Tuesday 31 Weather dull & unpleasant wind light & N.E. sea very rough apparently the greatest since a year ago. Hy. spent the day at work with the mare. At first he went to Whales Brook for two promised sheep but returned without either one. Then he hauled from near the mill to wood yard 3 loads old board and afterward hauled 22 wharf sticks from S. side of place to mill Wm Barrett assisting him in the afternoon.
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November 1, Wednesday

Wednesday 1st A very dull day with light rain at evening The wind was light moderately so but North Easterly increasing at evening with a heavy sea on. for the last 48 hours. The Quarterly official board of the church met in the church & conducted business in connection with the circuit at 3:30 [pm?] representatives from every place including Rev. Mr Anthony were present. The meeting was said to be satisfactry and interesting. Hy. was at work with us again to day having the use of the mare and carted from Durdles 175 Stick wood and from road end 53 posts and 14 sleeper pcs. Business was of brisker nature than the last few days several a/c being satisfactorily settled
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November 2, Thursday

Thursday 2nd Wind and weather & sea conditions were about the same as yesterday. only it rained considerably more with sleet and the wind blew stronger so that the day was unsuited for outdoor work and as a consequence nothing was done as people preferred to remain at home. John Diamond Eli Woodland Wm H. GoodwinJr. & Wm. Hopkins went by way of Hearts Content for sydney to day to labour for the winter Business dull little doing.
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November 3, Friday

Friday 3rd A little clearer than yesterday but at times showers of rain with a storm of N.E. wind & a great sea still runing [sic] so that their is as yet no abatement in the weather of the last days. Joseph Clark & his two sons who had been away at work on the Deer Lake road since sept 4th returned at 4 pm Hy P. was with us again to day & carted several loads of wood from Durdles finishng at dusk the lot that were there. At evening a Mr. Gillingham of the A.N.D. Co came here in quest of men for employment. Business was fairly good to day settlement of several a/c were settled satisfactorily. At noon recd. message of the safe arrival of our Schnr Mary E. at st Johns last night, which was quite a relief to us
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November 4, Saturday

Saturday 4th The weather was a little improvement on yesterday wind strong and Notherly [sic] sea still foaming furiously, but at sundown an apparent change was in evidence & seemed as tho. the storm is about to subside. Hy P. was with us again all day at work on the garden in the pasture land making improvement on the potato clearing. Business was brisk all day several accounts again settled
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November 6, Monday

Monday 6th Weather becoming more moderate storm of last week past wind blew lightly from the South sea abating Many Schnrs which had been detained by storm at st John's made there [sic] appearance in the Bay to day. The "Grilse" among them it is said passed on to H Hr. in the afternoon Hy. P. was with us all day spendg the forenoon in the newly made garden & the afternoon hauled with the mare 30 Casks of oil from factory to mill. John B. Mansfield spent a few hours in the mill cleaning the Engine and otherwise making preparations for sawing. Sml. & s.J. woodland Reuben Goodwi & Wm. Harris was at work on the breast-work of our water side and made considerable improvement. Business attended to much being done. Walter G. woodland with Ernest Thorn of Brownsdale left this morning en route to St John's N.B. to seek employment. Miss Clarissa Parsons of Harbor Grace arrived here nearing midnight to take charge of the Primary Department of our Day school. The crew of the Grilse came from H.Hr. at evening.
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November 7, Tuesday

Tuesday 7 A very stormy & unpleasant. A gale of Easterly wind blew all day accompanied by showers of rain it was unusually cold. sea again greatly disturbed. Hy. was to H.Hr. and carted home 1 Brl. Beef 2 Cads Tbco. 1 Cs. Mtchs & a bundle of Leather. J.B Mansfied was at work for much of the day in the Mill specilly [sic] sawing posts. The four men mentioned in yesterdays notes at work on breast work was at work again to day and completed the job.
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November 8, Wednesday

Wednesday 8th A little finer but not quite sufficient for drying purposes wind very moderate & Norherly but toward evening veered more westerly sea abating some. Archbld Clark was toH.Hr. with his horse & cart & brot. to us a brl. meat and one brl. sugar. J.B.M. was at work in the mill during the afternoon only. About 6 qtls. fish was taken from Levi Sparks and business to engage our attention all day was the order of events. The S.S. Malikoff [sic] left H.Hr. & proceeded on the North side of Bay
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November 9, Thursday Thursday 9 Strong gale. E. wind and rain a general down pour in the afternoon & Evening sea rough Reuben Goodwin went to H.Hr. & carted from S Short & sons 1 Drum Kero & 4-10 [?] Butter arrived at dinner hour. J.B.M- was sawing in the mill all day & sawed about 40 Logs Considerable business was done $100 recd from L. Belbin on a/co of sale of cod trap.
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November 10, Friday

Friday 10th A strong breeze of N.W. wind prevented the Grilse from coming here to day sea practically smooth weather finer than for some days. several carts from the shore was to H.Hr. today & took flour etc from Grilse. Nothing of particular was done on our premises to day as no person were employed Business tho was [mor?] than today

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November 11, Saturday

Saturday 11th Armstice day beautiful and fine the finest since Oct. 20th wind N.W. blowing strong in the early morning but moderated as the day advanced sea smooth. Skippr Fred. M- and his crew were at H.Hr. in the early morning intendng to bring the Grilse down but the strng morning wind baulked him doing so, altho the wind terminated in such a way that it would have been a good day. Hy. P. Arch. C Reuben G & Will M. was each to H. Hr. with home & carts & came back again at dinner hour with a load of goods. Moses Button & his brother Hy carted from Old P. 7 3/8 qtls fish other lots was taken from Gregory & wm Harris Hayward sparks & Josiah Head. A total of 41 ¼ qtls. was weighed & stored from these parties. The evening was a busy one in shop & office. Sml. woodland was at work with us building a house for our pig Hy. assisted him in the afternoon. The frame work was all put in place.
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November 13, Monday

Monday 13 Clear after the morning wind light & w. a little sea on. Heard of the arrival of our Schnr. M.E. on Sunday which loaded at New Chelsea about the 20th October but owing to weather conditions the trip was prolonged At night heard of a great earthquake at Chilie [sic] South America destruction and devastation following. Mr. Wm J Button of Old P. was here to day re the buying of fish Business particularly of office routine engaged almost the whole of to day.
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November 14, Tuesday

Tuesday 14 weather Similar to yesterday wind blew a gale during the night with an inch of snow so that the Grilse could not venture here Sml. & S. J. woodland was at work with us at the pigs house. Reid & Driscoll had carts engaged carting fish to H. Hr. Settled trap fishng with Elias Brookings & other a/cs attended to. News of our men lately gone to sidny for employment recd. with the desired result.
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November 15, Wednesday

Wed. 15 Wind S.W. moderately light sea on "Black Rock" & other ground breakig after the morning. weather conditions fairly good. "Grilse" made the attempt to come here coming as far as "Georges' Ground" but owing to sea had to return again. Crew returned home at evening. Capt. Wm Belben of the Schnr. “Mary E. came to see us in the forenoon, gave favourable report of the conditions of the schooner but owing to circumstances would not be coming here to discharge freight. (viz 100 Brls. flour 4 Brls mols etc) Magistrate Vatcher & the new constable at Old Perlican viz [Constabl?] Forsey came to see us in the afternoon. The former filling up adm. papers for Wesley Thorn. Sml. & S.J. woodland & Hy. Pynn was at work for us on the little house in building again to day Business fairly good Mrs. Parkins Harris & family left this place to day to permanently reside in Sydney C.B.
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November 16, Thursday

Thursday 16 very dull in the morning with light rain & ctd. but at 12 noon it rained freely. wind s.w. strong sea smooth at night the wind increased to a gale & by midnight it went to N.W. & blew still strnger and as an indication of this No. 4 storm signal was hoisted at St. Johns Hy was at HHr with our Mare left at 8 arrved at 5 pm & carted down 1 Brl meal 3-10[?] & [2- 22? ?] Butter. Arch. Clark accomp him & carted 2 Brls Meat. Harold B & Thorns of Whales Brook were also up for Flour. Sml. & S.J. woodlnd were at work on the little house in building in the forenoon only. weather prevented the work in the afternoon. Wm Button of Old P. here respecting 30 qnts of fish of his which we are shipping for him to Harvey & Co tomorrow Business dull

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November 17, Friday

Friday 17 Weather very dull with a little rain in the morning wind light SW. sea smooth Hy P. Reuben G. & Arch Clark with L. Woodlnd takig passage with them left in motor boat for H.Hr at 9 am retd. again at 1-pm with 20 Brls flour from schnr Mary E. altho the weather condition was suitable the Engine not giving satisfaction forbade them going second time. other parties were also for flour with horse & carts. Recd. statement of the result of Grilses load of fish to BJ & Co in oct 31. Business brisker than usual. Sml. woodland was the only person at work on the little house to day.
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November 18, Saturday

Sat. 18 Weather again very dull and no apparent change wind strong and Easterly so that the Grilse could not attempt to come here neither was it suitable to send to Grilse a motor boat. Clarence was to Hants Hr with the mare & carted down 2 Sacks flour (98[lb?]) 1 Sack meal & a bisct box of goods. The day was spent by myself mostly in the office where I did business of a satisfactory nature
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November 20, Monday

Monday 20 weather very unpleasant with strong Easterly wind and sleet or snow falling in flakes all day, so that it is now very dirty underfeet. No chance of Grilse coming here. Archbd Clark was to H.Hr. for us & carted down 1 Brl sugar & 9-10[?] & 3-22[?] Butter. Business very fair so that ones time was taken up with it. Talk of the Rally service last night & the movements of the UF at St Johns was freely discussed
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November 21, Tuesday

Tuesday 21st weather conditions still bad with strong breeze of Easterly wind which durig the evening & night increased to a storm the fiercest & wildest of this season. sea greatly disturbed Archibald Clark was to H.Hr & brot with horse & cart 1 Brl. Mol & 2 packs (98) flour also Lloyd woodland who carted down 1 Brl Beef 1 sack (98) flour and a bit of goods. Business attended to with some success. some debts paid. Efforts of the United F of Bonavista Bay freely talked of. The loading of the Grilse is still a worry and anxiety
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November 22, Wednesday

Wed. 22 A very unpleasant day with lighter Easterly wind and a big sea rolling in. The storm of last night abated toward morning. The night was a continuous storm of wind and rain a down pour unprecedented this season. Reuben Goodwin was to H.Hr for us & carted down 1 Drum of Kero, oil & a Drum Contng. some Gasoline. Business was fairly good again today Some of our men were at work on the road to day for 4 hrs. the sum of 80 cts. to be worked by each man The Rev. Mr Anthony was on the shore to day and married a daughter of John Thornes of Brownsdale to a Mr. Milley of Burnt Point
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November 23, Thursday

Thursday 23 Weather clearing & becoming little fineer [sic] wind sw fresh breeze sea becoming smoother especially in the afternoon Mill was again in operation today J.B.M. sawing logs for Jesse Hopkins of Whales Brook spent about 8 hours at the work. Business attended to and at night attended a meeting of the L.O.A. the opening and first meeting this season Less than a score were there but the meeting was of general interest Naaman Reid acting W.M.
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November 24, Friday

Friday 24th very much finer to day than usual. Wind blew lightly from the Westerly dirrection [sic] but the sea was to [sic] rough for the coming of the Grilse Skipper & Crew all most [sic] ventured in the early morning to go by motor boat and bring her down but the sea as the day advanced became greater so that the desirable work of loading had to be suspended Sml. woodland was all day at work at pig's house which is now finished except the felting of the roof J.B.M was all day in the mill sawing logs for Jas. Snelgrove & Ed. Warfield. Hy P. was again to H.Hr. & carted a load consiting of 1 Brl. & sax. flour 1 Sax. meal & 1 [Brl? Chmeys?]. Wm J. Button of O.P. & JM Harris of N.C. were here on business. more business was transated [sic] than for the last days. The effect of the storm at Sidney on Wed. called for much comment as well as various happenings lately
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November 25, Saturday

Saturday 25 A very unpleasat [sic] day with Westerly wind and light snow all day which had the ground covered with two or three inches in the early morning. Quite a big sea was on all day so that the chance of loading could not be attempted. Hy. P. was to H.Hr. with the Mare & Slide, and took a tc. Mol. as far as new Chelsea and afterward with J. Clarks horse brot it home which took his time until tea hour. Business was not very brisk to day. several parties were to H.Hr. to get goods from "Grilse" Nothing of importance transpired
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November 27, Monday

Monday 27th Light S.E. wind which veered to E. as the day advanced sea practically smooth but the weather was dull with light snow falls for a little while so that the Grilse was again prevented from attempting to load altho the skippr & crew made preparations at an early hour but their better judgement [sic] respecting the weather determined them on not going to H.Hr. which was fortunate in saving trouble & labour. Not much doing to day by any person as weather conditin [sic] & with snow covered ground made things unpleasant. Business dull but collections for the day ahead of some. Three or 4 of our young men on the shore left to day for to labour in Canada. Alpheus Thorn W.B. Herbert G. Button & Chas sparks of L.C.
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November 28, Tuesday

Tuesday 28th Still another dull day with Easterly wind not much sea weather conditions again unfavourable for loading At night a storm sprang up followed by sleet which made the night fierce & wild. No event of importance today which passed away with business more remunerative than yesterday. The current topics [?] was discussed all day.
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November 29, Wednesday

Wednesday 29 wind increased to gale from E & N.E dirrection with torrents of rain so that the drains are filled to overflowng and the ground is thoroughly saturated. It was one of the dirtiest days this year. Business to a great degree was suspended. No events of passing interest saving the Grant for Main Line repairs $150.00 Allocation. Amount per man $1.70 this thing was made known at evening so as the work may be done tomorrow
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November 30, Thursday

Thursday 30 A strong gale of N.W. wind blew all night and much of to day. Weather fairly fine all day save for a snow squall or two. In the moring particularly bright. sea smooth. The Skippr & crew of the Grilse went to H.Hr in the early morning to bring her down but owing to rain & cold the sails were in such a condition that they could not come here altho much looking out for them. Several qtls. of fish taken & much business transacted. Many of the men working on the road. Clarence to HHr carted home 4 Sax (98)5 flour
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December 1, Friday

Friday Dec. 1st wind blew a strong gale from N.W. & cold withal to freezing. Skipper & crew of "Grilse["] still at HHr waiting to come here but with such a stormy gale could not attempt it so had again to return home. The weather was fine tho. and an Excellent day for drying fish sea was practically smooth. several qtls. fish was again taken by us from Sibleys Cove and business with Abner Button of N.C. was of a pleasant natur. considerable business was done to day. At night recd. message from our broker Mr. Chafe advising us to hold over our fish until spring as now it is not a paying price and market Glutted. Constable Forsey of Old Perlican took dinner with us to day being here on business with Qtn Driscoll.
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December 2, Saturday

Saturday 2nd wind west veering to N.W. weather dull ground covered with sleet for a time clearing toward evening. sea continue fairly smooth. No chance for "Grilse" to come here even if we had willed Some men at work on the road to day but nearly all again worked. No local happening.
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December 4, Monday

Monday 4th splendidly fine and drying until noon when it became dull with strng Eastly wind with appearance of snow sea smooth. Had it not been that we had deferred having "Grilse" come here she would have had a day suited for the loading Sml & S.J woodland was with us to day the forenoon they finished the work of felting the covering of the pig's house and in the afternoon killd & cleaned the old pig. Reuben Goodwin Lloyd Woodland & Hy Pynn was to Hant Hr. to day the first carted from Mry E. 1 Cask Mols. & 1 Brl. Flour the second 1 Brl. Beef and 1 Brl. Flour the third 1 Brl. sugar & 1 sack flour. Business was attended to customers on all day Wm & Stephen Rowe was our best patrns.
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December 5, Tuesday

Tuesday 5th Weather cold & stormy wind N.E blowing a storm [perhaphs?] the strongest wind this season with one of the greatest seas at any time, so that there was a suspension of business in many ways with us it was one of the dullest this season. The mission meeting at sibleys Cove and again at Brownsdale tonight was among the current events, but particularly was cases of court at Old Perlican That of Qtn Driscoll with his nephew in which the two families are envolved. Wm Barrett with Old Perlican men who had trespassed on his land and of Flora Woodland an assault case against her master the past summer

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December 6, Wednesday

Wednesday 6 Cold & unpleasant particularly so at night with snow and a fierce storm of Notherly [sic] wind Business dull for the day. Wm Barrett was at court again to day [summing?] trespasser on his land and has to appear on same case tomorrow. Missionary meeting was held at 7 pm. Deputatin [sic] Revs. C. Johnston of st John's Broughton of Hearts Content & Anthony of Hants Hr. J.B.M. acted as chairman. Collection upward of $19.00. The meeting was a decided success & thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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December 7, Thursday

Thursday 7th A fine day but very wintry the ground being covered with snow cold & freezig all day with strong N.W. wind & a big sea on which pressed so heavily against end of store on wharf as to wrek [sic] half the end of it. The outer end of slip was also broken up, but no other damage was done Business better than yesterday upwards of $100.00 collected. Owing to the wintry condition of the weather work of any nature is at a standstill.
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December 8, Friday

Friday 8 Weather similar to yesterday wind N.W. moderate sea becoming smoother. Sml & S.J. woodland attempted to make repairs to store but sea prevented. John Goodwin & Fredk Mansfield to HHr with horse & cart & carted to us 2 S. oats 2 Brls Meat 1 Brl. Four from "Grilse" Business fair S. Short & Sons Schnr "Buster Brown" which has been on trip to St. Johns for 4 weeks arrived to day at H.Hr.
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December 9, Saturday

Saturday 9th A dull day with light snow at 11 am. wind strong N.W. cold & freezing purely winter weather Clarence was to H.Hr & carted down slide & a brl flou to JB.M 4 ½ Brl. meat to JH. NC W.J.B Old Perlican carted to us a brl. flour Sml. & S.J. woodland & J.B.M. made repairs to our store that was damaged by the recent sea spent the day at the work. Business dull. The trip to st. John's finally decided to be given up owing to the low price of fish and the wintry weather
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December 11, Monday

Monday 11th Another fine day with fresh N.W. wind cold & frosty with wintry aspect sea fairly smooth purchased a small ox of Eli Goodwin which was killed by W.H.G & Steve J.W. & weighed 145 lbs. Hy. Pynn & Sml. W- went to H.Hr at 2 pm & retd at 6 pm with goods landed by Malikoff [sic]. Reuben Goodwin was to H.Hr. & carted down 1 Brl. Beef 1 Bale flour & 1 Brl. Flour & Harold Bury [sic] 2 Brls. flour all from Grilse. W.J.B. also carted from O.P. 1 Cask Mols. Skipper Fred. M. and crew were to H.Hr & dismantled the Grilse taking sails of off [sic] her and mooring her in winter quarters
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December 12, Tuesday

Tuesday 12 An exceptionally fine day the finest in evry way for the last five or six weeks. wind light & North Westerly. In the morning or at 10 am began weighing trap fish of J.B.M. & C. Wm & Plemen Thorn assisted us The total weighed was 128 qtls. The day in a business way was much better than for days past. Wm Mansfied was to H.Hr in the afternoon and got home again at 6 pm bring several boxes biscts. and other goods. The Schnr. Buster Brown sailed for st John's to day.
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December 13, Wednesday

Wednesday 13 A very unpleasant day with a storm of Southerly wind & rain moderating at evening veering W. & still blowing. Hy. P. was to H.Hr. today & carted down 1 Brl. Beef 2 Bgs. Nails & a Keg shot & carted up 2 Drums Raymond Clark carted up the same & brot. back 2 Brls meat & Lloyd Woodld the same going & [tub?] [meat] & 1 Brl. R. Oats. owing to the state of the weather the day was leisurely spent by all.
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December 14, Thursday

Thursday 14 A splendidly fine day throughout. The wind blew a storm from N.W. all day and freezing withal. Hy Pynn was to H.Hr with his horse & cart carted up two Empty drums & brot to us 1 Brl. Beef & 3 Bales flour. John Goodwin also took up 3 Drums & took back a Drum of oil & 1 Brl. Beef. We spent much of the day taking in store fish 66 ½ qtls From SJ Woodld & Co 54 from Eli W [7 ¾?] and from the Levi & Sime sparks 5 qtls. Quite a number of qtls were packed over the day from the soft or damp seperated [sic]. The afternoon was a busy one in the shop. Wm J.B. from Old P. in the moring brot. to us 1 Chest Tea 2 cs. soap & 10-10[?] Butter
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December 15, Friday

Friday 15 Weather just like yesterday beautifuly fine wind moderat sea smooth perhaps the best day all round for six weeks past. Hayward Clark was to HHr for us & carted up 3 Empty Drums & brot to us 1 Case onions & 2 Sack oats Elisha Geo CM & S.J. Woodd was from 9:30 to 5 pm packng fish in store the day was more than usually busy in the shop so that at night I was quite tired & greatly needed rest
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December 16, Saturday

Saturday 16 Fairly fine after 9 am. with strng N.E. wind Snowed a little in the early morning but not sufficent for sleighing purposes so that carts had to be put in service Hy Pynn carted to H.Hr 2 steel drums & a mboil Cask. Wm Barrett also a Do. [mboil Cask] & 2 Brls. ctng 4 qtls fish & Arch. Clark 3 [Brls. ctng] 5 ¼ [qtls fish] they got back again at night bringing with them 1 Brl. Lime & Sks. oats. Many customers favoured us with their patronage to day.
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December 18, Monday

Monday 18 A very wintry day with N.E. wind strong with light snow quite a lot fell from 4 to 6 so that now the ground has it [sic] winter bed or covering. attended to business and did household duties accustomed to be done by Clarence who is still very sick. No particular occurence [sic]
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December 19, Tuesday

Tuesday 19 A fine day clear & cold Geo CM & SJ woodlnd spent 4 hrs each in store packg fish & finished the work. WJ Button of O.P. hauled with horse & slide [1?] load of goods consisting of 2 Sacks pease 1 Brin Bale goods & Boxes of Biscts. At night Jas & Elisha Rowe of H Content & Aaron Andrews of Wintertn visited us & held a District Lodge meeting going home again at midnight.
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December 20, Wednesday

Wed 20th. A fine clear day but unusually frosty It was by far the frostiest day known in my recollection for Dec. A high gale of N.W. wind with light Snow blowing about all day made the day all the more severe several of our men with horse & slide made attempt to go to Old Perlican for freight but had to return again At night a concert given by the children in the Orange Hall was quite a success and gave pleasure to all The Rev Mr Anthony was Chairman and the nett [sic] proceeds was $23.50
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December 21, Thursday

Thursday 21st Another fine day but quite a chnge in the atmosphere not half as cold with lighter w wind. Arch. Clark & R. Goodwin was to HHr and brot. to us 20 or more packages landed of Malicoff [sic] Nellie & Pearl arrived to us at 11 pm. being fortunat [sic] in having a nice sled path & in other respects. The afternoon was a very busy one in shop

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December 22, Friday

Friday 22 A fine day but much milder than for several days wind light & S.W. To day was a busy one in the shop many customers being around all the time until after night Fredk M-. was to Old Perlican for us and brot to us a brl. sugar & 1 Brl flour & 4 Cases yeast. Jas S- also brot 1 Brl. flour for us and one of ours purchased by him for himself
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December 23, Saturday

Sat. 23 Weather some what boisterous. The morning it rained and was very unpleasant with strong S. wind very soft under feet so that the snow paths are unfit for travel All evening the wind veered to W. and blew a gale. We spent the day in the shop Their weren't [sic] any stiring [sic] event The mail carrier travelled the shore at noon to with the intention to wait & bring along todays mail
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December 25, Monday

Monday 25 Inclined to mild & weather with light E. wind sky betokening snow. attended service in the morning cond. by Mr. Alx Harris spent the rem. of day in a socil [sic] way Nellie, Pearl, Carman & Miss Parsons left at 3 pm for Hants Hr. and returned at 2 am. very cold each one
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December 26, Tuesday

Tuesday 26 The weather to day was very cloudy with light N.E wind and at night it snowed a little The shop was opened for business again to day the first time since saturday and several patrons did business. Sml. & S.J woodland were to O.P. the former hauled 2 cases Bk Powder & two other items & the later a brl. flour. path very poor so that a load could not be taken along. Sml woodland is to leave tomorrw with 2 others of Chelsea & a score of men of Winterton for the U.S.a.
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December 27, Wednesday

Wed. 27th A fine day quiet with light wind & seemingly more settled in weather conditions than for some time. Business was more brisk to day than for some time. John CM & Jas sparks settle with us many patron visited us To day W.H.G. & Geo. D. killed our Ox which weighed [507 lbs Wm J. Button of O.P. who visited us on business only took along with him 2 Hind qrt 230 lbs & to Mrs [Stone?] 20 lbs. Fredk. M & Arch Clark was at H.Hr. for goods landed of S.S. Malicoff [sic] & brot 12 pkgs or boxes Sml. Woodld who left at 8 am to take passage to U.SA. returned again to stay until about Jan. 8th
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December 28, Thursday

Thursday 28th Another fine day but cold particularly so in the forenoon with very high N.W. wind. Business was attended to as usual with some success. Reuben Goodwin was to H.Hr with slide for freight sleigh paths bad brot to us 10-10[?] and 5-22[?] Butter & two boxes soap. At night attended a meeting of the L.O.A. which was decidedly interesting.
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December 29, Friday

Friday 29. A very wintry day and night snowing & blowing a gale frm N.E all the time particularly so from noon. LLoyd woodland was to HHr for us hauled to N.C 2 [Bag?] & a tub buttr & brot for H.H 1 Brl. each [Brd?] & flour 2 Bgs Nls & Geo M. who was there also brot. to us 3 Boxes soap No other event. The recent storms & damages recorded in the newspr was freely talked of
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December 30, Saturday

Sat 30. A fair day respecting the weather Lots of snow down now sufficient to make paths anywhere. wind Norherly and a bit sea on. A vesel [sic] was sighted of [sic] HHr at 10 am. without any canvas on her she doubtless drifted in the Bay last night through the storm that was on. News of the Lausanne conference depressing and deadlock apparently inevitable. Business fairly brisk After tea did considerable in the way of closing a/cs for 1922