8/30/1900
Dauphin, PA

Prof. J. E. Bahner,
Myerstown, PA.

Dear friend,
	By this time, no doubt, you have begun the year's work as a Senior at
"A.C." How quickly vacation has passed. It seems no time since we were at the
fifth table, when Miss Zartman became so excited. Do you remember what
occasioned the remark she made?
	I was thinking of the evening Prof. Kelchner left for Fleetwood, and I
could not help but laugh. 
	That evening Mr. Ronomous left college and did not tell us that he wasn't
coming back. I cannot forget that. I always think of him as I saw him enter the
pulpit; at Myerstown, one evening last winter. I recall but a few words of the
sermon, but those words have made a lasting impression. God bless him wherever
he is. Have you heard from him since you were at Northfield?
	Have Dr. Bowman's expectations been realized? Is there an "overcrowded"
house? If such is the case we will have a short time to secure boarding in
town. I am waiting until Saturday morning to hear from Dr. B--. Miss Tressler
is in Harrisburg now. We will go to Myerstown on Sept. 8th, and expect to visit
Miss Tressler's school-house that afternoon or evening, providing it does not
rain.
	We have been having an immature hospital at our house for the last two
weeks. I came home from town, several days before I expected to come, with a
bilious attack. About the time I became normal mamma and Maggie took sick.
Mamma has been very sick and does not improve rapidly.
	Monday evening I felt very well and went calling with my sister. But
Tuesday morning I awoke with a fever. The doctor pronounced it a malarial
fever.
	The folks thought that a drive along the river would be beneficial and
accordingly I was sent to Harrisburg with my sister and niece.
	I came to Dauphin just about half an hour after your train passed through
town. You must censure the horse not the driver for being late. I was sorry for
I had expected to hear something of campmeeting.
	Will my excuse secure pardon.
	Since my drive I have been in the house. The doctor has just been here. He
thinks I like the fever, "for it sticks" as he expresses it. He hopes to check
the fever and have me well in a few days.
	I suppose you have graduated from the fifth table and have passed on to
table No. 1. I wish you enjoyment in your new quarters. You will not have Prof.
Kelchner to argue with. Now earnestly, I wish you success in your work.
		Very respectfully
			Mary R. Lyter