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We hear from J Eddie quite often through his father J suppose [you?] are [unclear] awaiting your [turn?] for a visit We iver taken by [frese] when he told us of his plans he didn't tell us [unclear] Sunday evening and he started Monday he thought his father had [stroke?] of [ill?] while he was at Anthony we were sorry to have him go so far away but hope he can be near you hope he will have good [in eccess?] and be able to come and see us before long (underlined) & bring his Aunties with him Our school opened Sunday with the same teacher as last term a Miss Kimbal of Paola. Our neighbors are all well I think. Mrs Lerenden has just returned from a trip east [unclear] Elgin to see a sick sister haven't seen her since [unclear] home. Mrs Snyder came to see us one day last week had a very nice visit. She is a great talker. Mr Walthal & family have moved to town & rented the farm to a man from Mo Olive has picked (up right side) a little sprig from the sweet apple tree & [unclear] berry bush both from orchard