Week's Social News in Scranton Gathers Fundraisers
The column reviews a flurry of entertainments last week in Scranton, noting luncheons and dinners for visiting guests. Highlights include the Knessel quartet anticipated at the Bleyele club for the Free Kindergarten fundraiser, and a Nurses' Home sale and Miss Frederici impersonations at the Hahnemann hospital event.
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Sp. Palling
J. Benj
Dimmick
E. 8
Moffat
David Boles
Nursea
Hahnemann Hospital
Bicycle Club
Frederici
New York
Mister Lamelli
Metropolitan Opera Company
Miss Friderici
Madame Butterfly
Nell
Movements of People in Scranton and Nearby Towns
A series of social notices lists travel and visits by residents and guests. Thomas Sprague and Mrs Sprague return from Buffalo. Misa Carlisle of New Rochelle visits Scranton friends. Chamberlin is seriously ill. Helen Matthews plans to attend a Towanda wedding. District Attorney Lewis left for Old Point Comfort. Mrs Zehnder returning from New York remains at the deron. Mary Wright of Shmerville hosts on Deflercon Avenue. Will Sherman of Newport is at W J Kennedy’s in North Washington Avenue. Miss Goldonith and Mrs Cohen visit the Raleigh Hotel. Kate Courtrind of Strawnsburg and Winifred Masten visit the Freemans at Atlantic City. Tarrick Cusielk returns from six weeks through the South and Cuba. Onsich stays in Augusta with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sprague
Buffalo
Misa Carlisle
New Rochelle
Scranton
Elf. Chamberlin
Misa Helen Matthews
Towanda
RR. Lewis
S Ajourn
Old Point Comfort
W. OD. Zehnder
New York
Deron
Mary Wright
Shmerville
N. Oo
I DL Davenport
Deflercon Avenue
Will Sherman
Newport
W. J. Kennedy
Washington Avenue
Goldonith
J. MT Cohen
Elotel
Raleigh
Atlantic City
Mire
Kate Courtriehd
Strowmlsburg
Mira Winifred Masten
Wilkes-Harre
William Freeman
Tarrick Cusielk
South
Cuba
Missen Onsich
Augusta
Bananas Fill Pantry Shocks Family In Odd Tale
A clergyman leaves with a ministerial allowance and the cook, the housewife finds the pantry jammed with bananas and an overpowering odor. The scene provokes confusion as she wonders what has happened, with the family small and disoriented by the smell.
Banana theft and minister's wife sparks village rumor
A minister's wife accuses a package delivery of theft after bananas go missing. Maggie the cook explains a distraught mix up with a five dollar payment and an Italian vendor. The incident ends with the minister's wife turning to the banana business and a reflection on cheerful greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Hhim
Thim
Magegle
The Marriageable Age Across Nations
The article surveys marriage age norms in several countries. Germany allows imaps aged 15, Portugal sets 11 for boys and 12 for girls, Greece requires 14 for men and 12 for women, France 18 and 16 respectively, Belgium similar, Spain 14 for men and 12 for women, Austria 14, and Turkey permits marriage for youths who can walk and understand duties.
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Germany
Portugal
Greece
France
Belgium
Spain
Austria
Turkey
Notable Musical Talent Drawn to Readings and Boston Society
The article previews major performances by the original Bostonians with stars like Henry Clay Burnaugh, MacDonald, Grace Van Studdiford, Frothingham, Rafter, Bartlett, Tunlyworth, Hinckley, Dorrington and Piterald. It notes expected crowded houses, Pennington in Boston engagements, and conservatory plans, including Liszt pieces, Easter services, and upcoming musicals. It also mentions readings on stage at Lyceum and Elm Park church recitals with prominent local artists and choirs from Providence and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid Morin
Leer
Bostonians
Menry Clay Burnailee
Wo 1
MacDonald
Grace van Stuicichford
George Frothingham
Adele Rafter
Josephine Bartlett
Fran Tunlyworth
Allen Hinckley
William Dorrington
W. A L. Pitegerald
Hobbe Hood
Maid Marian
Berlin Tops World in Cal Seston and Taxi Fares
The Pittsburg Bulletin notes Berlin holds the best cal seston and the cheapest rates. It states there are over 17 000 cabs, each with a taxometer that records distance and shows fare on a dial. The lowest charge is gd and the rate per mile is 844d u mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Domestic Science and Kitchen Tips of the Era
Readable fragments describe home chores and cooking advice focusing on balance during cleaning, serving simple meals, and maintaining energy with coffee. The text mentions garlic in cooking, decorative window shades, and a few recipes including a butter sugar dough and garnishes. It references wedding invitations and copper engraving, ending with a signature line.
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Knessel Quartette
Knessels
Bleyele Club
Free Kindergarten Association
R. G. Brooks
C. D. Jones
Shepherd
Grace Norton
Helen
Fred Jones
Celtic
Orient
Constantinople
Miss Stone
Dickson Torrey
Helen Howard
Julia, Phyfe
Marlon Sanderson
Mlonar Moffat
Amanda Dessup
Eleanor Reynolds
Marjory Warren
Anna Watson
A. L. Watson
LiMotte Belin
Frank Linen
Worthington Scranton
James Gearhart
Walter Wolfe
Carl Welles
John T. Richards
Boys’ Industrial Association
St. Luke's Parish
Charles B. Coursen
Mark K. Wolgar
Killam
Green Ridge
Mish Pennypacker
W. E. Keller
Josephine Mervereau
Frank Howers Littell
A.den
Blackenton
Ladies' Ald Society
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
Mre. Blackinton
Solomon
Amd
Warner
Dunmore
Tinos
Huiwawe
Ciodenty
Myvenson
Bee Hoight
Sonat
Pelpuna
King Collar Button Co
Bess
Donnington
Boston
St. Botolph Club
Musicians’ Club
Cellunes
Aid
Musiciaa Aa Te
A. Tang
Arthur Poole
Carl Fackon
G. W. Chadwick
Henry M. Dunham
Ojhera
Conservatory
Tiune
Faelten
Wthoe
Second Presbyterian
Anthom
Quaviette Gad
Onfertons
Barnby
Vee Mulkin
Orin Mostlude
Ceeee Chois
Poly
Cramner
Missa Mack Anil Garagan
Messra
Ippel and Morgan
Monthade
M. Chance
Aeapeciiarsia Ecces Rene Doch
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Conservatory of Mise
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Hyde Park
Neat
Embury Methodist Episcopal Church
Liset
Pennington
Mist Browning
Frenchnd
Mist Stone
Wil
Burke
Scranten
Heservovatiot
Opywar
Academy of Music
Lide City
West
Marty Juikins
Mer
Labor of
Hiowta
Berantun
Charles Stone
Cambridge
Mas
Miss Ethelstone
New England
Seranton
Providence Prbyterian
Kester
C.F. Whittemore
Mies Alan Long
Floyd Moberling
A. W. Holerta
Faritone
Roberts
Rodney
Dessie Phillija Smith
Annie Morgan
Watson Griffin
Thomas Morgan
Howard Griffin
McDonald
Py. Guild
J. Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
Diirentor
Lenore Thompson
Lyceum
Arthur Dunn
Prising
Augustin Daly
Elm’ Park
J. Mired Pennington
Volokmas
Orgar
Rheinberger Choir
Nyinn
Parka
Bach
Ailante
Westbrook
Schnecker
Eeee de Whitney
Mr. Wooler
Iiin
Woolley
Ellin
Eeree
Doane
Ralph Witthana
Z. T. Watkins
First Presbyterian
Mr. Watkins
Br. Humphreys
Helen S. Buchanan
Watts
NEMO
Domestic Science
Pater Fanilas
John
Saratoga
Egypt
Poamee
Wolore
Laghinvar
Gere
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