January 1899 11. Meeting of Y.P.A. Murdie went to 2nd com. from Front. Pa & Murdie got beef from Shields 90 lb at 5½ c per lb. Turned soft in evening. 12. Morning 10. Below at 7 a.m. Murdie borrowed a horse from J.A. and drew one load of wood. 13. Murdie drew two cords of wood. 14. Rain all day. To 2 lbs tea 3 bags 3 ct nails for taking up of church bell - 60 cts. 15. A pretty large congregation. 16. Made a big washing, boys dried wood. 17. Murdie went to Alexandria. And will go to Van Kleck hill to Sabbath convention. Mary McIntyre came yesterday at noon to remain a few days. 18. Fine day, no snow yet. The roads are icy. Father Champagne died. Murdie went to the funeral Thursday. Murdie got home last night at 10:30. Tonight there is a vocal in St. (?) Drew hall. Tonight all our young folks went. 20. Fine day. 21. Rain. Got 4 doz eggs, got coal oil 17. Due Bill for Sullivan's. 22. A large congregation, both morning and evening. Rev. Tamlil of Martintown led the young armie. 23. Fine bright day. Made the washing, Pa & Murdie came to Aunt Kate Comings. Jessie McPhee died this morning, will be buried on Wednesday. 24. Pa & Murdie getting ready for the funeral. 25. Got up early. Pa & Murdie went to Mr. McPhee to meet the corpses. Here is the transcription of the text from the image: == January 1899 == 25. Jos. and Osbold, it was not here. Hugh & John Robertson, Uncle Donald & Dan, came to the funeral. The Robert sons remained until 2:30. Pa & Murdie filled in the grave. The Sons of Scotland have a concert tonight to celebrate Burns' birthday. Most of the talent is imported: Mrs. McLean, Toronto, Mrs. Craig, Toronto, James W.H. D, Toronto, Miss E. Gleesman, Montreal, James J. G, Halifax, McG, Montreal, Edith DeLamarter, Col. & Minnie McG, Instrumental. Murdie got receipt for the balance of the eggs, 6 sets. All our young folk were at the concert. 26. Dull day. Snowed a little. John McDonald Murray, born to 3rd laborer and wife. A. D. McLennan was buried today in Lancaster. Pa and Murdie went to Jacques & Lehans. 27. Dull day. Sold 3 doz eggs, got sugar 25 cts, raisins 25 cts, rice 8 cts. 28. Not a very large congregation. Another death in John McDonald family, his aunt will be buried tomorrow. 29. Cold day. I washed. Pa went to Cornwall by train. 31. Fine bright day. Mercury 10 below at 8 a.m. The Y.P.A. are having a masquerade tonight. Millie D.'s boy called. Their people are getting better. The mail was opened. The ground rent of McRae lot. Allie sent it for Aunt Kate.