What a pity that an old person cannot make her house and herself pleasant so that her own kindred could live with her in her old age. Eleanor Martin spent the afternoon with us. Received letters from Fred and Annie, they seem to be delighted and happy in their Texas home. Jan. 5, 1883. We miss the Journal this morning, it has been a welcome visitor for two years.
Newspapers are nearly as essential to our comfort as our daily meals.
George is settling up his business, he went to St. Louis. Jan. 6, 1883. Arthur and Dolly came on the 6 o'cl train. Arthur seems to be very well. Arthur and Dolly went to the city on evening train.