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[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Fine sunny morning but wind round to N. + much colder. Did not think it safe for Jean¹ to drive. Message to vaccinate Dalkeith baby at Bowhill.² Cycled there + Newark. Old Mrs Bathgate + Mrs Jas. Scott, Tait’s Hill, died today.^{3 4} Met William Henderson⁵ in consultation about Annie Cunningham⁶, the Glebe, + then cycled round by Dunsdale + Hospital + out to Haining Henhouse. Nurse Taylor⁷ + Helen⁸ went for a drive to Bowhill.

¹ Jane Henderson Logan ‘Jean’ Muir, later Pike (1877-1941), Dr Muir’s eldest daughter, suffering from pneumonia at this time.

² Lady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott, born March 1904, was the daughter of John Charles Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith, later 7th Duke of Buccleuch, and Lady Margaret Alice Bridgeman.

³ Margaret Bathgate née Cairns (about 1821-), died 25 April 1904 at 7 Heatherlie Terrace, Selkirk, aged 85. The widow of James Bathgate, tweed manufacturer, she was the daughter of John Cairns, woollen weaver, and Margaret White.

⁴ Margaret Scott née Biggar died 25 April 1904 at Pine Cottage, Tait’s Hill, Selkirk, aged 77. The wife of James Scott, jobbing gardener, she was the daughter of Walter Biggar, shepherd, and Elizabeth Brydon.

⁵ The Editor had automatically assumed that William Henderson was a medical practitioner but no good matches can be found in the UK Medical Directories.

⁶ Annie Cunningham (1877-), draper’s assistant, daughter of George Cunningham, draper, and Isa Cunningham née Graham, lived at Glebe Terrace, Selkirk.

⁷ Nurse Taylor is so far unidentified.

⁸ Helen Frances ‘Mousey’ Muir (1880-1963), Dr Muir’s third daughter and sometime housekeeper.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Fine sunny morning but wind round to N. + much colder. Did not think it safe for Jean¹ to drive. Message to vaccinate Dalkeith baby at Bowhill.² Cycled there + Newark. Old Mrs Bathgate + Mrs Jas. Scott, Tait’s Hill, died today.^{3 4} Met William Henderson⁵ in consultation about Annie Cunningham⁶, the Glebe, + then cycled round by Dunsdale + Hospital + out to Haining Henhouse. Nurse Taylor⁷ + Helen⁸ went for a drive to Bowhill.

¹ Jane Henderson Logan ‘Jean’ Muir, later Pike (1877-1941), Dr Muir’s eldest daughter, suffering from pneumonia at this time.

² Lady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott, born March 1904, was the daughter of John Charles Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith, later 7th Duke of Buccleuch, and Lady Margaret Alice Bridgeman.

³ Margaret Bathgate née Cairns (about 1821-), died 25 April 1904 at 7 Heatherlie Terrace, Selkirk, aged 85. The widow of James Bathgate, tweed manufacturer, she was the daughter of John Cairns, woollen weaver, and Margaret White.

⁴ Margaret Scott née Biggar died 25 April 1904 at Pine Cottage, Tait’s Hill, Selkirk, aged 77. The wife of James Scott, jobbing gardener, she was the daughter of Walter Biggar, shepherd, and Elizabeth Brydon.

⁵ The Editor had automatically assumed that William Henderson was a medical practitioner but no good matches can be found in the UK Medical Directories.

⁶ Annie Cunningham (1877-), draper’s assistant, daughter of George Cunningham, draper, and Isa Cunningham née Graham, lived at Glebe Terrace, Selkirk.

⁷ Nurse Taylor is so far unidentified.

⁸ Helen Frances ‘Mousey’ Muir (1880-1963), Dr Muir’s third daughter and sometime housekeeper.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Fine sunny morning but wind round to N. + much colder. Did not think it safe for Jean¹ to drive. Message to vaccinate Dalkeith baby at Bowhill.² Cycled there + Newark. Old Mrs Bathgate + Mrs Jas. Scott, Tait’s Hill, died today.^{3 4} Met William Henderson⁵ in consultation about Annie Cunningham⁶, the Glebe, + then cycled round by Dunsdale + Hospital + out to Haining Henhouse. Nurse Taylor⁷ + Helen⁸ went for a drive to Bowhill.

¹ Jane Henderson Logan ‘Jean’ Muir, later Pike (1877-1941), Dr Muir’s eldest daughter, suffering from pneumonia at this time.

² Lady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott, born March 1904, was the daughter of John Charles Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith, later 7th Duke of Buccleuch, and Lady Margaret Alice Bridgeman.

³ Margaret Bathgate née Cairns (about 1821-), died 25 April 1904 at 7 Heatherlie Terrace, Selkirk, aged 85. The widow of James Bathgate, tweed manufacturer, she was the daughter of John Cairns, woollen weaver, and Margaret White.

⁴ Margaret Scott née Biggar died 25 April 1904 at Pine Cottage, Tait’s Hill, Selkirk, aged 77. The wife of James Scott, jobbing gardener, she was the daughter of Walter Biggar, shepherd, and Elizabeth Brydon.

⁵ The Editor had automatically assumed that William Henderson was a medical practitioner but no good matches can be found in the UK Medical Directories.

⁶ Annie Cunningham (1877-), draper’s assistant, daughter of George Cunningham, draper, and Isa Cunningham née Graham, lived at Glebe Terrace, Selkirk.

⁷ Nurse Taylor is so far unidentified.

⁸ Helen Frances ‘Mousey’ Muir (1880-1963), Dr Muir’s third daughter and sometime housekeeper.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Very nice day with strong S.W. to W. wind, rising to half a gale at night but no rain. Cycled to Blackhaugh¹ + had a very enjoyable ride. Called for Guy Dryden (Boles’ youngest son) who met with a very serious accident on Tuesday² + is lying at Clovenfords Inn. Saw one or two in town after dinner. Went to evening service with nurse Taylor³ + Dora⁴. At 9 James Elliot, Newhouse, came for me to attend his servant⁵. She had been removed to the Ploughman’s Cottage + was better before I arrived. I drove myself with Macaulay.⁶ It was a fine moonlight night but very windy.

¹ Blackhaugh, in Caddonfoot Parish, grid reference NGR NT42355,38350, must have been on the very edge of Dr Muir’s practice. For more detail see Dr Muir’s diary entry for 15 March 1904.

² The Drydens are so far unidentified.

³ Nurse Taylor is so far unidentified.

⁴ Andrina Dorothy ‘Dora’ Muir (1882-1978), Dr Muir’s youngest daughter.

⁵ Since January 1904 Dr Muir had been attending the wife of James Elliot (about 1845-), farmer, Tenant Occupier of the farm and house of Newhouse, Lilliesleaf. The servant in this case is unidentified. It is reasonable to assume that Ploughman’s Cottage was her parents’ house but no property is described thus in the Valuation Roll of the time.

⁶ Macaulay was one of Dr Muir’s horses.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Dull : wind E. : a gleam of sunshine while I was dressing but only temporary. It became a very fine day however with a S.W. wind. Started at 9.45 + cycled round town, Bridgelands, Forest Road, Maryland, Thirladean (Flo.¹ has sciatica), Philiphaugh (lunched, Mrs Sheriff Boyd + her children there²), Broadmeadows, Ladhope + Yarrowfeus. Jean³ was out for a short drive by Bridgelands + Bridgeheugh.

¹ Jane Florence ‘Flo’ Alexander née Turnbull (1877-1962), wife of David Carnegie Alexander (1856-1928). She was the daughter of James Turnbull, Writer to the Signet, and Jane Scott.

² This Boyd family is so far unidentified.

³ Jane Henderson Logan ‘Jean’ Muir, later Pike (1877-1941), Dr Muir’s eldest daughter, recovering from pneumonia at this time.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Rose 6.15 Dull this morning + raining. Was knocked up at 1 a.m. about Maggie Scott, dressmaker¹ + it was slightly raining then. It looked like being a wet day + there were some very heavy showers up till 2 after which it was fine + sunny. I drove to Maryland², Heatherlie Terrace (old Mrs Bathgate³ like failing at last), Haining, Henhouse, Riddell + Sinton Mill. Saw some town cases + waited 2 hours in the Reading room. After dinner walked down to see Mrs Bow, Ashybank⁴, and Hospital. Jean⁵ up + partly dressed in afternoon.

¹ Maggie Scott is so far unidentified.

² Kate Smith was Inhabitant Occupier at Maryland, Heatherlie, Selkirk, 1903 Valuation Rolls, but is otherwise unidentified.

³ Margaret Bathgate née Cairns (about 1821-), widow of James Bathgate, tweed manufacturer, lived at 7 Heatherlie Terrace, Selkirk.

⁴ Agnes Bow née Stenhouse (about 1862-1916), wife of William Bow, innkeeper. They lived at Bowmont Villa, Ashybank, Selkirk and had married in 1878 at Westruther.

⁵ Jane Henderson Logan ‘Jean’ Muir, later Pike (1877-1941), Dr Muir’s eldest daughter, suffering from pneumonia at this time.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]

Lovely bright warm morning. Sat writing with windows open. It was a pleasure being out. Cycled to Haining (all keeping better¹), Maryland (Mrs S. influenza²) +c + on to Bowhill, Newarkburn + Cottages. On my way back Baptie³ met me in Forest Road with a message to Bowhill for a kitchen-maid who had cut her thumb. I went home + had lunch then cycled up to find that it had happened before my first visit + was a [illegible]. Came back by Haining West Lodge to the Henhouse + then down to Ashybank + Anderson Road.⁴ I did nearly 20 miles. Jean⁵ was up for 3 hours today.

¹ Dr Muir had been attending Professor Andrew Seth Pringle Pattison, formerly Seth, Scottish philosopher, and his children Harry Siegfried Seth Pringle Pattison, John Ronald Seth Pringle Pattison and Elinor Elizabeth Seth Pringle Pattison at The Haining, Selkirk.

² Kate Smith was Inhabitant Occupier at Maryland, Heatherlie, Selkirk, 1903 Valuation Rolls, but is otherwise unidentified.

³ Thomas Baptie (1860-1929), driver and handyman for Dr Muir.

⁴ Anderson Road, Selkirk, off Bleachfield Road and parallel to Curror Street.

⁵ Jane Henderson Logan ‘Jean’ Muir, later Pike (1877-1941), Dr Muir’s eldest daughter, recovering from pneumonia at this time.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]