#OTD (Thu, Jul 17) 1919 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. Roach found ticket for railroad: Joe Lake to Niagara Falls, Ont. I returned it to the owner: Rev. Dr. Bevan, Church of England, Niagara, Ont." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 17) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark - 3 of 3: "Dr. Howland & undertakers advised having body buried. I reported to Sup’t Bartlett & he ordered him buried, which we carried out at little cemetery at Canoe Lake." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 17) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark - 2 of 3: "Dr. Howland examined body at my request. We found a bruise on left temple about four inches long, evidently caused by falling on a rock otherwise no marks of violence on body." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 17) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark - 1 of 3: "Undertakers Dixon & Flavelle came in last night... This morn, Sup’t Bartlett ordered me to await arrival of Dr. Ranney, Cor[oner] from North Bay. Should he not arrive to have body taken out of water & put in casket."

#OTD (Mon, Jul 17) 1911 in #AlgonquinPark: "Jim, Mr. Godda & I went to Island Lake to fight fire. Found first island burnt over. Also, a fire on shore. Fighting fire until nightfall where a nice rain commenced to fall." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 16) 1923 as Acting Sup't, #AlgonquinPark: "Ranger Patterson went out to see a doctor, he having a very poisonous sore on his wrist. Con Ryan, Ranger, also went out for medical aid, his hand being infected. I am feeling quite unwell this evening." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Jul 16) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "A canoe upset in Canoe Lake in which were a lady & gentleman. Fortunately, both were excellent swimmers & were soon in their canoe again. I spent afternoon in camp & enjoyed a rest after a busy week." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 16) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark - 2 of 2: "Body found by Dr. G.W. Howland...who directed Guides Geo. Rowe & Lowrie Dixon to body. They took same & put it near shore. Later, Martin Blecher Jr. & Mr. Hugh Trainor put blanket over body & it remained there all day." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 16) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark -1 of 2: "Charles Scrim reported that Tom Thomson’s body was found in Canoe Lake by Geo. Rowe this morning about 9 a.m. I reported to Mr. Bartlett over phone & he wired for the Coroner & County Crown Attorney." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul 16) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Very hot; 84˚ [29.4˚C] in shade at 9:50 a.m. with southeast breeze. Weather extra warm during afternoon. 91˚ [32.8˚C] in shade." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @peterastevens.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul 16) 1908 at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Found Miss Case’s girls looking for beaver...the beaver appeared then, there was a whirlwind of whispers about Mrs. Beaver’s dress, whiskers, tail, pretty feet, etc., while Mr. Beaver was declared to be a dandy." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 15) 1924 on involuntary leave in #Barrie: "Met Cpt. W’m Finlayson, M.P.P., & Cha’s Wright, M.P.P, re. my leave of absence & made a request that they use their influence to get me an investigation. If this is done it will clear the air." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Jul 15) 1923 as Acting Sup't at #AlgonquinPark Headquarters: "I had to remind some young men in the billiard parlour at the Inn that this is the Sabbath day." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Jul 15) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met morning train when 22 persons came in. I met afternoon trains when a number of persons came in for camping. Ranger Callighen’s family came in. First motor boat came in to Joe Lake." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Jul 15) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark: "Morning wet. I went and patrolled east and north shore of Canoe Lake in search for Tom Thomson. Found no trace of him and I returned home." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 15) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Heavy rain most of day. Got the first dish of blueberries." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 13) 1925 on medical leave in Barrie: "I spent most of day reading Agnes Laut’s 'History of a North Empire'." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @forrestpass.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 13) 1920 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Morning extra fine. Birds singing and everything fresh. Air very sweet and clear. Swallows very busy building nest on veranda." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul 13) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark - 3 of 3 - "We returned to Canoe Lake having called on Mr. Fraser & Mr. [G.] Thomson. We also called on Mr. Lowrie Dixon & fire ranger MacDonald then returned home and met evening train." IMG: Fraser. Book: tinyurl.com/dkmxrtr5 @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul 13) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark -2 of 3- "We went north up the Gilmour Road for about half a mile...west for about a mile then north...& traveled south to Gill’s Creek where we turned west to Gill’s Lake. At Gill’s Lake, we found Mr. Colson’s canoe or canvas boat." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul 13) 1917 in #AlgonquinPark - 1 of 3 - "Myself & son, Jack Robinson, searched Bertram’s Island & the western shore of Canoe Lake, also the portage to Gunter lakes to which we carried our canoe after searching the Gunter lakes." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul 13) 1911 in #AlgonquinPark: "Jim [Bartlett] and I joined [Rangers] Stewart and Balfour at Canoe Lake and went to Doe Lake to start building operations." NOTE: Building refers to new shelter house at Doe Lake. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 13) 1908 at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark Headquarters: "Mr. Dontigny, new Ranger, arrived on staff." IMG: Mr. Dontigny worked as a Park Ranger at least until summer 1924, his last appearance within the diaries. @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul 13) 1911 in #AlgonquinPark: "Jim [Bartlett] and I joined [Rangers] Stewart and Balfour at Canoe Lake and went to Doe Lake to start building operations." NOTE: Building refers to new shelter house at Doe Lake. @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 13) 1908 at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark Headquarters: "Mr. Dontigny, new Ranger, arrived on staff." IMG: Mr. Dontigny worked as a Park Ranger at least until summer 1924, his last appearance within the diaries. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul 10) 1925 on medical leave in #Barrie: "I spent the day reading…also received notice of two months’ further leave with pay. I did not expect so much kindness from our department." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 10) 1917 at #JoeLake - 3 of 3 - "They didn’t stop to examine the canoe...but they intended to pick up the same as they returned. After hearing different evidence we returned, expecting to hear of Mr. Thomson returning soon." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 10) 1917 at #JoeLake - 2 of 3 - "We...interviewed Miss Blecher who was with her brother on Sunday in his little motor boat. Going to Tea Lake dam they passed a canoe floating upside down between Statten’s Point & the Bertram Island." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 10) 1917 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark - 1 of 3 - "Mr. Shannon Fraser came to house about 9:15 a.m. & reported that Martin Blecher had found Tom Thomson’s canoe floating upside down in Canoe Lake & wanted us to drag for Mr. Thomson’s body." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Jul 10) 1911 at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Raising [Headquarters] boathouse. Repairing foundation. Hot during forenoon. A good wind blowing during afternoon made living pleasant. Evening delightfully cool." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul 10) 1908 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Heard two shots fired at 5 a.m. Went at once to investigate but was unable to locate the guilty party." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul. 9) 1925 on medical leave in #Barrie: "I went out and read 'St. Mary’s Rapids: A Story of the Soo'." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Jul. 9) 1924 on involuntary leave in #Barrie: "…ran on to information that fur had been coming to Barrie for some years via W. Curry. Jack went to Algonquin Park tonight." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Jul. 9) 1919 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Met trains, etc. as usual. Went to Canoe Lake this evening to do some agricultural stunts for E. Thomas. An agent called to open up Joe Lake station for the season." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul. 9) 1909 on militia duty in #SimcoeCty: "Camp broke up (my company, No. 6, winning the county silver cup for general efficiency). I bid them adieu at Minesing under trying conditions and the hearty cheers of my good fellows whom I hope to meet again another camp." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Jul 8) 1925 on involuntary leave in #Barrie, #Ontario: "I spent most of day reading Stefanson’s 'Hunters of the North'." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Jul 8) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I went up Joe Lake & brought in a canoe, then met morning trains. I was obliged to send out a Syrian peddler...of Ottawa. He left on next train going east. Met evening train. 8 people came in." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Jul 8) 1917 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Around house most of day. Jack and I went with Ed Thomas to Source Lake. Weather cool with light showers in morning. Wind southeast." NOTE: Given what was happening on Canoe Lake this day, this entry may be significant. @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul 8) 1909 on militia duty in #Barrie: "The regiment trooped the old colors & was presented new colors by Simcoe County, then the consecration of new colors took place. The old colors were taken to courthouse & placed at rest & the Last Post sounded." @csnrec.bsky.social

On July 8, 1917, painter Tom Thomson set out in his canoe in Algonquin Park. He was never seen alive again. Accident? Suicide? Murder? *Book: Many Deaths of Tom Thomson: tinyurl.com/dkmxrtr5 **Web: Death on A Painted Lake: tinyurl.com/yfax98f7 @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Jul 7) 1926 - **100 years ago** - at #CedarLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Almost frost last night. Quite a few strawberries are noticed to be getting ripe. Thrushes and vireos singing sweetly, also white-throats." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social ebird.org/species/hert...

#OTD (Fri, Jul 7) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "A young lad...came in to my camp about 7 p.m. in a very bad condition, he having wandered away into the woods...went to Boys’ Camp & found the management quite anxious regarding the missing boy." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jul 7) 1911, returning to work after militia camp: "I am returning to Algonquin Park to duty. At Scotia Junction the air was pure and clear and the evening delightfully cool and refreshing." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 6) 1926 - 100 years ago - at #CedarLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met morning trains and went out around mill and other railway yards to see if there were any snares set for deer. I am feeling quite unwell this evening and went to bed early." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Jul 6) 1924 on involuntary leave in #Barrie, #Ontario: "I wrote letters to Judge McGillivray and asking him to put forth an effort to get me an investigation." [IMG: Judge Theodore McGillivary of Whitby] @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Jul 6) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I investigated the cause of fire at Bear Lake. Fortunately, the ladies were able to put the fire out after a real hard fight. First aeroplane landed in Canoe Lake this evening." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Jul 6) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Washing blankets & repairing stoves. Cleaning saw. Dr. Russell (dope fiend) of New York went out today." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Jul 4) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met morning train when about 57 boys, etc., came in for Camp Ahmek. Went to Boys’ Camp via Sims Pit. Secured a canoe & returned via Canoe Lake & Joe Lake Creek." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Jul 4) 1908 at #AlgonquinPark: "Afternoon, went to White’s Lake. Four different persons called my attention to shooting on Cache Lake. Upon investigating, proved to be a party of Americans celebrating fourth of July. Reported same to Sup’t." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Jun 29) 1917 returning from holiday: "At 3:50 p.m., Jack & I left for Algonquin Park. We assisted some wounded comrades off the train at Orillia & returned to our train. We arrived late - 9:30 p.m. - and found all dark & dismal.." @canwarmuseum.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social