September 1916

Arkona Sept 4/16

Mrs W.A. Williams

Alliston, Ont.

Dear Sister — 

Just a few lines this morning as this is Labour Day and a holiday for me. Mr Younge & Earnie are both here Madeline and I am having some time entertaining them both. Earnie came yesterday morning and went back last night — and is going overseas today so he came here to bid us good-bye before leaving. Earnie had a car out from Watford and he took us all down to the glen and stayed there for awhile & I wore my blue taffeta suit and looked quite splashy, you know, and then came back and just got my suit off when Ila & Hank came after me to go to Forest with them & so I fixed up again and went up to Forest and had a swell time and when I came back Mr Younge was there so we have started our Soldiers home again once more. He is just as bad as ever you know & bothering me just terrible so you can excuse all mistakes I make. 

How is Will getting along? I am glad you are having a dandy time & like it as well as ever. I only wish I was there too. Mother is busy getting dinner & I think I ought to help her so you will have to excuse a short letter & besides Mr. Younge is waiting to write a letter to his girl so will write again tomorrow Madeline, so Bye Bye.

From Lida.

Write soon. 

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Arkona Sept 6/16

Mrs W. Williams

Alliston, Ont

Dear Sister —

Just received mother’s letter from you and read it so thought I would write as I have first came back from dinner. How is Will now? You said he was not very well in your letter but hope it is not serious.

We are expecting our soldier boys this afternoon so am fixed up to perfection you know. We had a dandy time with Mr Younge. He has been in the hospital with ivy poisoning and so was here on sick leave but left on Tues. A.M. for Toronto on business and before going back to Camp he is going to take his Captain’s course and when he gets through wants me to go back to camp with him.

Well Madeline this is to be a short letter this time as news is scarce.

Beatrice McAdams was married yesterday so is Mrs Sitter now & Ila & Orva & I went for a car ride last night — that is all so

Bye Bye, Lida

Write soon a long letter. 

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Arkona Sept 10th, [1916 as per postmark]

Mrs W.A. Williams

Alliston, Ont.

My Dearest Madeline & Son [i.e. Will]

Your letter came last week & I was awfully pleased to get it. I am just getting lonesome to see you Darling. It seems a month since you left. Try and come home soon. I was so sorry to hear of your head-aches. I was in hopes you would be feeling better. Just keep quiet and don’t bother with anything if you could have a bath nearly every night & go for a long walk before you go to bed.

Mrs Baldwin told me that Dr Fair said to her mother there wasn’t much use of medicine for the nerves, lots of out-door exercise & bathing were the best (try it). I hope Will feels better by this time that was quite an experience for him wasn’t it. I had Mr Omer & Wyatt for dinner & Mr O went to Wilcox for tea while the other fellow stayed here. Mrs Harry [?] & I last night that [?] was the nicest fellow she ever met. He was so nice around the house — seen you since the night. He and Lida went up to the corner when you and Will were out home. They are going back tomorrow. Moll Get has sold his house to Jillian Murray he and the old maids are moving to town & Jim & Mabel Crawford are going to get married. What do you know about that? I am sending you the papers with Beatrice McAdams wedding.

I went to Fanny Everest funeral last week, she dropped on the street in Toronto and died while taking her to the hospital. she had another stroke, it was sad when Zelda came home from school her mother wasn’t home and she went to her uncles to see if she was there & they hunted all night & found her dead in the Hospital in the morning. Mrs Everest is nearly dead. Will and his wife were here. The Methodists are talking up a Thanksgiving supper of the 9th of next month. Mr Fulton Erwin is going to talk to the League to night. I gave Lida’s [?] into Jack Brown last week so as soon as they get some one else I will have her home and I think she will be glad to come, she had her new silk dress on & her Fall hat — she looked quite nifty not any more so than she thought. I asked Charlie what I would tell you & he said to send a kiss & tell you we had our thrashing done. Mary helped me, she wanted me to go to London with her the worst way but I couldn’t very well as Lidas was a the store. I have this old lady on my hands till she comes back. Arnold & Edith went back & got a bushel of elderberries Saturday I have them & the green plums to fix up to-day. I made some chiliisauce & ketchup. Douglas has been sick ever since he was out here Civic holiday. Susie said you would hardly know him he has failed so.

Now dearie Lida is going to the store as I must close with lots of love to yourself & Will.

Write soon. Mother 

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Camp Borden, Sept 13th, 1916

Mrs W.A. Williams

Alliston, Ontario

Dear Madeline,

Am well. feeling fine tonight. Arrived O.K. last night. boys had not all arrived, Arkona boys all back but Geo Watts. Several boys have deserted the Bn. Lots of drunks. 

Well Madeline we were up at 3 A.M. and out to the ranges all forenoon. Afternoon had had medical examination and about 30 were discharged. butler will get a transfer to an engineers battalion as he is unfit for training. I. Smith is also turned down again. Alf passed through O.K. All officers were examined and I was passed along as fit, also have not to go through operation. Now we will be up at 5 A.M. tomorrow again to the ranges. This is some noisy believe me. 

Well my Dear I was glad to be passed as fit as the faces some drew and the yarns they told to get away made one sick. This means my last exam and will surely make good. Alf got along fine all week and done fine. The rest of the boys have Saturday and return Thursday. Say the yarns was awful when I got back, going courses in three weeks and going back to Guelph, London & Sarnia. What information I can get just now. We will be in Canada all winter. Either London or Guelph. Only two Bns will go from the London bunch and we are not to go. I only hope it is true. No officer will take courses here so I believe will get mine in London when go back. Everything is fine and running smooth.

Enclosed will find a letter from my cousins in Port Stanley Washington. Believe me this is my favourite cousin and she certainly is a dear one too. I hope you write her as she can write lovely letters. It is a long time since I have written a letter to her. I bet you will enjoy reading it. They sure seem to be proud of their baby girl. Mr Wyatt spoke to me today and said all were well and all wished to be remembered.

Sanford Cornell arrived O.K. the people kicked up quite a noise and offered to buy Ab. Brown’s runabout if he would stay. He says the [store trace?] is dead and no more dying in Arkona for him. Alf Humphries gets his discharge his lungs are done so he says. Well we will be a fine bunch soon when none but the best are left.

Now Dear this quite a lingo and I hope all will interest you. Also word regards my insurance and will be payable 16 Sept. or soon as possible after. The amount is $42.21 I will get you to fix it up for me. Capt Murrison hardly ever come near the orderly room and seems quite nice. 

Now I have no more news. I tell only be patient and keep taking those pills as I am going to the front. (ha ha) Be sure and come down if possible Sunday. This is my wish that you have a good time until winter and sure will be together . Will write soon as I find time perhaps too late to get any more this week. Will write if possible to get it before Sunday. Be sure and drop answer to this lingo.

GoodBye from your loving husband Will

P.S. Did you see the aeroplane. Only 35 minutes from Toronto to Borden. All the boys were excited at our visitor. 

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17 September 1916

Watford R.R. 3

Dear Madeline,

I received your very welcome letter and must say was glad to get it. We are all fine, and hope you and Will are the same. We are having nice cool weather and hope it continues.

When are you coming home again? I would like to see you and have a good talk to you. Do you ever get lonesome? And I suppose Will comes often to see you.

Gordon Brown was out the other night to see Gertie. They surely have some case on. Gordon is a nice boy and I like him myself. He was good to me when I was at your place I surely did have a good time. “Gone but not forgotten.” Great changes has taken place since then. How you used to worry for fear Will would hear about our little times. Your worrying stage is over in that way. But my still runs on.

Ernest is fine and the same good friends. I have a good time and not the kind that worries. I am helping Mrs Ed Kidd now. We have a nice wee baby girl (Margaret). Hazel has been very poorly, the baby is 5 weeks old. i have been here 2. They had a nurse and Hazel’s sister has been with her. When I hear from you again you will be likely telling me about yours. I hope you wait until Will comes back which I think would be much better. But we never know what is ahead of us.

Lorna is sure a dream child. I love her. Gladys is training as a nurse in Chatham and is home now for her holidays. Next Sunday is Harvest Home. I hope it is a nice day. Dr Huffmans and Uncle Dunhams are coming from Forest.

A week ago last Sunday Franks went over to Pt Huron in the car and took me. We sure had some trip and I surely enjoyed it. Charlie Connor has a new Maxwell and he gives a good time. Got home about eleven.

They were going to London Fair last Tuesday and wanted me to go but I couldn’t get away very handy so they didn’t go either. It would of been a nice auto ride.

My it is so lonesome without Serle. But he will be having a good time. Also heard from Lorne and he is well. You write to him. Well, the baby is crying so I guess I will stop. Will write again and you write please.

Hoping you are well and having a good time.

With love and XXXX for you both.

Your loving cousin

Ada xxx

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September 18, 1916

Watford, R.R. 3 

Dear Madeline:

I received your very welcome letter, and must say was glad to get it. We are all fine and hope you & Will are the same. We are having nice cool weather and hope it continues.

When are you coming home again? I would like to see you and have a good talk to you. Do you ever get lonesome, and I suppose Will comes often to see you.

Gordon Brown was out the other night to see Gertie, they surely have some case on. Gordon is a nice boy, and I like him myself. He was good to me when I was at your place. I surely did have a good time. “Gone but not forgotten” Great changes has taken place since then. How you used to worry for fear Will would hear about our little times. Your worrying stage is over in that way. But my still runs on.

Ernest is fine and the same good friends. I have a good time, and not the kind that worries.

I am helping Mrs Ed Kidd now. We have a nice wee baby girl. Margaret, Hazel has been very poorly. The baby is 5 weeks old. I have been here 2. they had a nurse and Hazel’s sister has been here. When I hear from you again, you will be likely telling me about yours. I hope you wait until Will comes back, which I think would be much the better. But we never know what is ahead of us.

Lorna is sure a dear child. I love her. Gladys is training as a nurse in Chatham and is home now for her holidays.

Next Sunday is Harvest Home. I hope it is a nice day. Dr Huffmans and Uncle Dunkans are coming down from Forest.

A week ago last Sunday Franks went over to Pt Huron in the car, and took me. We were sure had some trip and I surely enjoyed it. Charlie Connor has a new Maxwell and he gives a good time. Got home about eleven.

They were going to London Fair last Tuesday and wanted me to go but I couldn’t get away very handy so they didn’t go either. It would of been a nice auto ride.

My it is so lonesome without Serle. But he will be having a good time, also heard from Lorne and he is well. You write to him.

Well the baby is crying, so I guess I will stop. Will write you again and you write please 

Hoping you are well, and having a good time. 

With love & xxxx for you both

Your lov, cousin

Ada x x x

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To Mrs W.A Williams c/o Mrs Aberdeen (Alliston, Ont)
59 Hamilton Rd [London, Ont]

Sept 19/16

Dear Madeline,

I was glad to get your letter, and as I am alone in the store this morning will try and answer. It seems so quiet this week after fair week, we had so much company and so much noise around this corner.

I was at the fair Tuesday but did not happen to see any body I knew. I was sure I would run into somebody, but I guess they came more on Wednesday and Thursday. Olive and Art Goldsmith were out Thursday. I certainly was surprised to see them. Olive looked fine much better than when I saw her last.

Mary Brown and her Mother & Father drove up yesterday. Mary is thinking quite seriously of training for a nurse. I would like to have her in London. I would see her occasionally any way. Alice thinks she would like to be a nurse. I guess I’ll have to train too, but I guess I have my work right here with Brock for a while anyway.

Irene Copeland has been staying with me for a few days and we were on the go all the time.

I nearly forgot to talk about the weather but I will just mention the fact that it is cold, my fingers are so stiff I can hardly handle my pen, and my nose is like a icicle. Everybody that comes in the store says “cold isn’t” so I certainly know it. It is a good thing the weather changes or it would be monotonous.

You did not tell me half what I wanted to know about Edith. What is her name now and where is she going to live? I would like to see what sort of man she has. I wonder if I’ll ever see her again, I hope so.

I suppose you have a new hat. I got one & when I brought it home they tole me it made me look ten years older. I feel very ancient every time I wear it. I am getting old enough without that. However I have to wear it till next March or April so I’ll have to make the best of it.

Well I must close and get moving around to keep warm. When I address your letter now I feel as though it were a stranger I am writing to.

Have you met Mrs Lieut. Wheable or perhaps she is not in the same town as you are. She is with her husband anyway.

Well write to me soon.

Sincerely,

Ella 

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Arkona, Sept 21/16

Mrs W.A. Williams

Alliston, Ontario

Dear Sister —

Mother received your long letter yesterday so thought I would write you a few lines. I have wanted her to write to you all morning but she keeps putting it off and I want the letter to go off on the noon mail so will write myself.

Mother is canning pears today and she did a lot of Catsup and Chile Sauce yesterday.

I had a dandy time at Strathroy Fair. We went on Tues. A.M. and came back on Wed A.M. and had a dandy time. We went to the theatre at night and then to the fireworks after that. Henry certainly showed us around in that big car. They had a great band. It was the Highlanders from Galt and they were all soldiers.

We are having quite a thunder storm here today and I can hardly see what I am writing so excuse it won’t you. I was very sorry to hear of the accident my little boy had, it may disfigure him for life. I think Bob Mc needs a swift kick and if I were there would give him one.

Well when are you coming home again Madeline I hope you can come for Thanksgiving. We are having a good supper and programe then.

Mr Hare is leaving Arkona. He is going to a place called Jarvis to preach, nobody seem to feel sorry at all. Mr Bernette has a move to Montreal and we have a new Banker from Deseronte. Now it is for which one will get him. He is real cute. Olive feels terribly bad about Slats going away but she will have to put up with it that is all I can say. Iva & I went out for a walk last night and really the town seemed dead after being to Strathroy.

Pat wants mother to go up and see you but she things it is too far to go in cold weather. I think Pa is getting rather sick of the farm and having to work so hard and he is talking some of going either to London or Sarnia but I hope he don’t.

I suppose you had a lovely time out at Camp on Sunday. I only wish I had of been there too also to meet that nice Lieut you spoke of in your letter.

I got some new pieces of music — “She’s the Daughter of the Mother McCree”, “Aloha de waltzes” & “When your boys come back to you”, it is awfully pretty.

I think Bob wants to look out because Bess is rushing Pte Art Muma. He is a soldier staying here on account of his leg he sprained it so is here on sick leave from Camp Hughes. She was out on Sun night - Mon night and yesterday afternoon for car rides with him. I wish somebody would tell Bob just for fun.

Well dearie I will close now. Mother said she would write to you tomorrow also send Watford paper to you. Bye Bye with love to you & Will & hope Will is feeling better.

Write soon, from Lida.

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Arkona, Sept 21/16

Capt. W. Williams

Lambton’s 149

Camp Borden

Dear Billie —

I have just received a long letter from Madeline and thought I would write to you and Madeline tonight.

I am not working in the store now but am home helping Mother. I think she needs me at home. I have just got supper ready and am waiting for them. Mother went to the Ladies’ Aid meeting this afternoon so I had to get supper all alone and I am a real good cook you know. Madeline said she was fine now, and had nice pink cheeks and was getting real pretty. I didn’t know about that, Will so thought you could tell better. That was too bad that my little boy happened with such an accident on Sunday, if I had of been there it would make things bad for Bob Mc. Never mind I will get even with him for doing that.

Rev. Hare is leaving Arkona. He got a call to a little town called Jarvis (Aren’t you sorry?). Mr Bernette got a move to Montreal so we have a new Banker in town, it will be now for who gets him.

I was over to Strathroy to the fair for a couple of days and had a great time. They had a good band from Galt - “The Highlanders”

Madeline told me there was a dandy Lieut. who stayed with you in your tent. I would like very much to see him.

When can you & Madeline come home? I do wish you could come for Thanksgiving. We are having a fowl supper in the Methodist Church and a programme. I have to sing in a quartet so am busy practising for it. 

Well will close now and hope you will write soon. Madeline said you had been sick but hope you are better now, and don’t work too hard.

Bye Bye.

Yours as ever, Lida 

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Arkona September 24th / 1916

My Dearest Madeline & Will —

               I think I will scribble you off a few lines as there is nothing much doing here just cause from church. There was a Lady missionary from Japan preached. This is [Pralty?] day for the children & there was quite a number out. I had the boys all ended up for the occasion. I got Charlie a new Brown suit with side pleats & shirt. He looks good in Brown. I see Arnold has an epistle written on the table. I guess it is to you. I went to church this A.M. & after church Mrs Fuller & Nelson & I went for a long walk. The three of us are invited out to Mrs Zankeys for tea this week, “some sports ain’t we?” 

Lida hasn’t come in yet. There has been a new Banker struck town & of course the girls are setting their caps for him. They will all get him (I guess) Flossie Iva & Ila all came to call for Lida tonight. She don’t seem to have much of a time to find girl chums. She did want to go to Alliston but I have her talked out of it. I want her to wait till you come to London then she can see something & have a better time. She gets along pretty good at home but at times a little cranky. I told her she might go & sew with Irene after a little while when I get over my rush. 

I have some citron to do tomorrow & get ready for silo fillers Tuesday. Sandfords were here today. Susie and & babies are staying in town of a week. Sanford and Miss Creary went back. Jack & Mary are here most of the time. I sent Will a birthday card, did he tell you? I wish you could both be home for Thanksgiving. That will be two weeks from Monday. Try & come. The Methodists are having a big supper & concert that night - if they do not leave camp by that time you needed - go back till Will gets settled wherever they go for the winter. Lida had two letters from her fell this week - she is pretty mad at Bob McKee for cutting his face. So is Bessie she told Lida she wrote him a good stiff letter & she didn’t care whether he liked it or not - she tad him it was the talk of town. Mrs Pressy’s Barns & her house were burned last night - They don’t know what started the fire - it caused quite a little excitement for a while. Irene have her Millinery openings yesterday & Friday she has every thing her own way. This season she has Iva White & Monta Scoffin working with her. Bessie feels lonesome since Lida left - She shore I think she liked her pretty well. 

Daddy is reading the “Onward” & the boys have gone to bed - it is near ten & Lida has not come in yet. Guess she must have caught the new Banker. She has a terrible cold but she won’t stay in. Hazle wrote quite a nice letter I wish Clarence would come and stay with us for a while but I suppose it would be too tame here for him. Well Darling I thnk I must bring my letter to a close for this time & hope you will come home soon. I am getting lonesome to see you. We are going to have a roast duck & chicken for Thanksgiving so get a hustle on and come or will miss the meal.

                                                                                     

Bye Bye Lovey

  from Mother

[included]

Arkona Ont Sept 24 / 16

Alliston Ont.

Dear Sister -

I think I will write a little letter to you. How are you getting along? There was a big fire last night Pressy barn and hen house was burnt and some pigs were killed. it was an offle fire. Sandford is here to day and she has a little baby. Mo and Flossie Johnson and Lida went to church to night. Edward’s was here one night [with] Lizzy and we got some handkerchiefs from her and sharks and i got two nice led pencils. [??] shower went over seas one day and M??cress. It is just a short letter but I have nothing more to tell you so good bye.  Arnold 

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[217 Academy St, Trenton, N.J. U.S.A.]

Trenton, N.J. [New Jersey]

Sept. 24 - 1916

Dear Madeline,

So glad to receive your letters. I suppose you know by this time whether or not you will go to Europe. I hope you see Paris. I am dying to go there, but I suppose the war will change it so there won’t be much worth seeing left.

There is a big fair here this week. I think I shall go out Thursday to see the races.

I hope all your family are well. It has been a long time since I heard from you. Do you know if Addison Baird joined the army. I had a letter from Mrs Baird last winter in which she said the officers were trying to get him to join and can you tell me anything about Annie Grant and my mother’s Aunt Kate. I don’t know whether she is still alive or not.

I don’t know when I shall come to Canada, perhaps next summer, if I can manage to save some money by that time. How long do you expect to stay in Europe, until the war is ended I suppose.

On the boat going to Newfoundland and there was a young fellow Lieutenant Carter going home for a visit. He was wounded in the Dardanelles. The streets were all decorated for him. His father was in the same state room with my father.

Well I think I had better close now, wishing you every joy and that all your troubles may be little ones.

With love,

Vivien.

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Camp Borden 25–9–16

Mrs W.A. Williams

Alliston, Ontario

Dear Madeline,

I take the pleasure of writing you a few lines. This is a very chilly evening and we are all in the tent with our oil stove working full blast also the lantern supplying some light. Well Madeline I got home O.K. and the boys were all fixed up for bed. The trip home was enjoyable as I was warm and had company. The boys were all sober on the train showing the closing of the bar does some good. It is now 8:40 and all are getting ready for bed as we will have no sleep tomorrow night. By orders our company takes 2nd line at 9, and then 1st line 3 until 9 A.M. We sure will have some excitement.

[rest of the letter is missing] 

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130 Close Ave

Toronto

Sept 28/16

Dearest Madeline,

     Received your letter on Wed morning and was delighted to get it. I was thinking that you had forgotten your promise but never mind, better late than never. Jack (Mr Gunner?) and I were just talking about you and Will on Tues eve and it seemed so funny that I should hear hear from you the next morning. I was nearly joining up to Barrie and Camp Borden a week ago on Sun. Some friends of mine from here motored up and wanted me to go but I couldn’t arrange it. I surely would love to see the camp. I think it must be a wonderful place. I have been going to [?] home this fall. I started after exhibition. I am taking a course in commercial telegraphy. I like it fine so far, although it takes up most of my time and I do not yet have much time for pleasure. I should practice two hours each night but I do well if I get five minutes in some nights. It surely is interesting and will be more so when I get receiving twenty words a minute.

I haven’t heard from Estelle for a long time. If you see her when you go home you can tell her to write me. I suppose Rich and his little wife will be closing the grand this winter. I can hardly realise he is married. Estelle said she missed him so much. I think he is a dear boy.

I haven’t my new suit yet I hardly know what I want but must see about it next week. i think I have had almost every suit on in Eatons. Guess I must be hard to suit. I got new furs last year so they will do this year. I have my hat it is a black velvet sort of and trim effect. Rather cute I think and every one likes it on me. I also fixed two others so guess I will be fixed as far at hats are concerned.

There is not much doing in Toronto now. Everything is pretty quick since the Ex. Were you to the Ex this year? I was over several times. We just live ten minutes walk from the grounds.

Jack is still here in the bank. He is very busy as I do not see him so often, although I usually hear from him every day over the phone. The bank is very short of help so he has two mens work to do & therefore has to work as night a lot.

Do you ever hear from [?] I suppose you will he here hen you get to the Ark. Give her my best, I don’t know when I will be in the Ark., but  not of some time I guess.

Say Madeline I was just thinking if you came here for a day on your way home. Jack and I might meet you in the afternoon and go to the show or in the evening which ever would be convenient for you two. I would just love to see you and I know Jack would too. You could let me know the day and then you could phone me when you get here.

Do you ever see Vernon? He will be some officer I suppose. I do hope that Will stays here for the winter it will be so nice for you. I am sure you are tired of boarding and strangers. There is no place like home is there?

Well my dear I think I have told you all for now. I shall surely look for an answer before you leave for the Ark. & when you reach here be sure to phone me. Give my very best to Will also to your mother and all at home. Lots of love for your dear self. Lovingly,

Margaret M 

phone Parkdale 2251

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Borden

Mrs W.A. Williams

Alliston, Ontario

Dear Madeline,

Am well. Hoping you are the same. This is a wet forenoon and we are in tents. Was going up to Allistion last night and they told us we could not get back on the 11:32. Mr Wyatt was going up with me. Just as the train pulled out the rain poured down so we made back to camp and got some wet. Wyatt may het up Saturday afternoon, but will be impossible to tell what we will be doing. Oh say we got along alright at the trenches all got soaked coming home. Alf is used up bad and was sent to Base Hospital Toronto. 

Madeline do you know I never got over to see him and believe me it worries one to know how he is. Art Butler gets his discharge so does Geo Kemp. No doubt Alf will be unable to stand it and I will be the next. Huntley is unable to drill.

Well Madeline we are going back to winter quarters and will perhaps march part of the way maybe to Toronto. This will be a hard one on all. Col. Bradley has resigned at last and no one knows who will be next.1 Now the boys will go home next Thursday and I expect to get away this time.

Well Dear will surely be up one Thursday so will get done early. Came down Sunday for sure and make right for my tent. I will surely get over to meet the train when you come. I expect a letter today from you. And I hope you are O.K. you know. I believe I have to close, but I must tell you I am lonesome to see you and I had the blues so bad yesterday was determined to go and see you.

Well Dear I hope you don’t get blue and be contented until I go home. We will only be here a few days after over leave but I think we had better go home and sure you going alone. Will close. GoodBye.

Your loving husband, Will. 

Write soon.

1. Dr. Lt. Col. Thomas P. Bradley (gave up command to go to Army Medical Corps on 26 Sept 1916).

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