Smithsonian Institution The William Steinway Diary: 1861-1896
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Dec 31st Wed. contd.__ |
Meeting of St + H. Pt R.R. Comp cancel old lease and accept new ones. I work in eve'g until 9¾ P.M. then with wife, George + Paula to Sylvester Kränzchen of L.K. which is splendid Play Skat with Adams, Kämmerer & Kapp. loses $100/100 Home with wife at 4 A.M. George + Paula later. In afternoon receive the sad news that Papa Kreischer had a strok of paralysis Decbr 17th at Wiesbaden, and Louisa A. St. had a severe operation performed on her. The year 1884 though not as prosperous on account of the fearful depression in business, was on the whole a favorable one, as it left us in good health and the whole family was spared any death. My Willie is a most intelligent wild fellow, and little Theodore can walk quite nicely now, and both little boys pictures of health and strength
end of the year 1884
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December
31
1884
