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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
8
A lengthy social roundup details the charity ball preparations and attendance. Guests praise the decorations and performances while criticizing late arrivals and disrupted programs at Scranton events. Notable mentions include Mr. Hand and Lucrezia Borgia pieces, Miss Hardenbergh’s rising musical stature, and numerous receptions and engagements around North Sumner and Quincy avenues.
A list of local social movements and visits shows Miss Emily Stevens in New York City, Miss Helen Dean pursuing her sister, and Mes W. M. Gardner on Quincy Avenue. Several young women travel between Williamsport, Port Jervis, La Plume, and Scranton for visits or leisure, with figures like Ex-Sheriff Clarence B. K. Pryor now in New York noted among arrivals and departures. James Rh. Archbald returns from Trenton to supervise circuit court in Philadelphia. The article also mentions engagements, such as Joseph Gramman’s son’s engagement to Lena Francis Starr, and tours by officials including Howard E. Beitler preparing for a Knights Templar event in May.
An essay mocks a marble season as unattractive to women while detailing social chaos caused by players. A housewife complains of ruined meals, delayed bread, and bread-on-the-fence incidents as marbles occupy every corner and sidewalk alike.
Mrs Cook of Gardner Kansas claims a cure for rheumatism using Paine's Celery Compound after long suffering and multiple treatments failed. The letter from Mrs Cook accompanies notices of theater plans, summer opera ambitions, and local musical events in Scranton as the era's entertainment scene expands.
The fragmentary remark hints at a dispute over mandating excuses for objections to marbles. Context remains unclear, but the line suggests a sidelong critique of procedural barriers and personal justification in a local debate.
The article records post concert chatter with violinist Kreisler and fellow musicians from the Lyme Phony orchestra. Kreisler discusses his Viennese origins, army service, and love of open air exercise. He critiques Bach and Beethoven to complex degrees and praises the Kuelsele quartet and Prague teacher.
For the occasion May 11 to 18 1902 the Lackawanna railroad will offer special round trip tickets valid April 19 to 26 inclusive, with return by June 26 midnight at a fare of 266.25. Ticket agents can advise on stop offs routes and side trips. Mrs M A Tripp relocates dressmaking parlors to 492 Adams Avenue and invites friends and patrons.
A fragmented advice list on hospital etiquette and patient comfort, detailing avoidances such as excessive noise and waking patients, plus care tips for clothing and bedding. It also covers wash practices for calico, stockings, silk underwear, and towels, with notes on bed linen care and general patient dignity.
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