SIDE A 00:00:05 -- 00:08:23
Discussion about the first Arbuckle, Charles, who came over from Edinburgh in 1773 and the history of the Pictou area; 1773, Charles Arbuckle, immigrants, roads, Barney MaGee, Polly MaGee, Indians, Pictou, Ponds, 1700s, land grant.
SIDE A 00:08:23 -- 00:27:22
Discussion about Francis Arbuckle and stories about going to a dance with him, a child who was auctioned off, and his wedding; Francis Arbuckle, Edison Arbuckle, Charles Arbuckle, James Arbuckle, Avondale, 1918, dances, entertainment, cars, auction, Scott Patton, orphan, Harvest Excursion, Fen Thompson, tobacco pipes.
SIDE A 00:27:22 -- 00:31:50
Discussion about Dolly and Maud Arbuckle and Alexander MacDonald; Dolly Arbuckle, Maud Arbuckle, Francis Arbuckle, Jack MacEachern, Alexander MacDonald, militia.
SIDE A ends at 00:31:50.
SIDE B 00:31:55 -- 00:39:36
Discussion about Alexander MacDonald continues, with mention of the end of WWI and thrashing machines; Alexander MacDonald, Tandy MacDonald, militia, thrashing, thrashing machines, WWI, horsepower, Bob Cunningham, thrashing mill, 1918, Barnabus Arbuckle.
SIDE B 00:39:36 -- 00:44:57
Discussion about the Halifax Explosion; Halifax Explosion.
SIDE B 00:44:57 -- 00:50:24
Discussion about trains and train stations; trains, train stations, train fare, Merigomish, New Glasgow, coal, jitney, Egerton.
SIDE B 00:50:24 -- 00:58:51
Discussion about picnics and dances, with mention of Gaelic and religious feuds and a man who chased down and saved a runaway wagon; Gaelic, dances, picnics, lancer, Catholics, Protestants.
SIDE B 00:58:51 -- 01:01:38
Discussion about suitors and courting; courting.
SIDE B 01:01:38 -- 01:03:46
A story about her brother charging candy to their father's account; Irvin Arbuckle, candy.
Tape ends at 01:03:46.
