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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
8
The Coun try club prepares for an informal opening as favorable weather promises active golf, with several matches arranged and a pleasant outing anticipated. Mrs. George G Brooks hosted a tea with pink decorations, receiving by her mother Mrs J J Williams, with multiple guests and servants listed.
A discordant OCR style list reports numerous social movements and visits: residents and guests in New York, Kingston, Atlantic City, and surrounding towns. Names include Mses Boer Cramer Parke Tru rell and others. events mention travel to Europe and locally noted retirements and arrivals. the piece reads as a society notes column with scattered dates and places.
A fragmentary sketch portrays a person named Hanna Mamma as a compassionate, busy woman who helps others. The narrative notes her frequent hospital visits for others and a memory of a fragrant burden, hinting at a poetic, drifting scene.
An elderly man in a hospital cot recalls his German homeland as mint scent fills his room. A Scranton pastor faces an odd late visit by a stranger who asks to stay all night then fears temptation in a boardinghouse. The tale entwines family, sleep, and cryptic confidences.
W H Richmond of North Scranton retires after nearly sixty years in coal mining, stepping down as president treasurer and manager of the Elk Hill Coal and Tram company. F B Platt becomes president and treasurer, with Burr Brydon and John H Byrdon as secretary and director. Richmond helped grow the industry from its infancy, citing a productive career and faithfulness to obligations.
Friendship Division No. 10 Auxiliary to the Order of Mall Way Conductors publicly installed Thursday night at Guernsey’s hall on North Washington avenue. The ceremony drew a large crowd and featured officer seating including President Mrs George Powler and other officers. Mrs W W Shafer spoke on the work of the auxiliaries and received a silver Scranton souvenir apron from Mrs Shafer, who accepted graciously. Tea and cake were served.
The Tribune reports settling fashion trends as stir from Kanter fades. Overskirts become established, pink silk fabrics and silver trims appear in gowns and wraps with elaborate embroidery. Lace and feathered decorations, white veils, parasols, and bold capes headline a vivid array, highlighting star patterns and new fringe and purse designs for spring wear.
World champion Miller credits Palne's Celery Compound as a perfect restorer of nervous energy. He recalls the six days' bicycle race in Madison Square Garden and notes his recovery two weeks later, saying the spring remedy kept him in top form and helped him feel ready and strong.
CW Miller champion long distance rider of the world describes using Paine's Celery Compound after a nervous breakdown on the track. He credits it with restoring energy and nerves and urges riders under severe tests to consider the product based on his experience.
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