Social and Personal Notes From A Busy Holiday Season
Invitations to the bachelors ball drew lively interest as the committee managed tasks from sending SOW invitations to coordinating out of town guests and holiday visitors. Receptions hosted by Mrs. Maorry Rowmin Reynolds and others featured festive décor, with many social events planned including alumni gatherings, dances, and house parties across Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohie Porter
Tom
Curie
Movements of People in New York and Nearby Cities
A list of residents and visitors with travel notices and social engagements. Miss Simpeon ig in New York and Miss Jennie Reynolds returns from Binghamton are noted, along with several others visiting Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Williamsport and Scranton. Local officials and clergy figures are mentioned with travel and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpeon Ig
New York
Guorge Griffiths
J.P. Dickson
Jennie Reynolds
Binghamton
Béla Connell Line
Williamsport
Archbold
Philadelphia
Mise Kether Kline
Wilkes-Barre
EK. E. Knieht
West Market Street
E.G. Green
Archialid
Trent
H. A. Robes
Waehlinton
Simon Reynolds
Plemouth
Scranton
Alice Byvans
Puthker Street
Wilkes-Barre Cilenids
Jennie Flackinton
Rockin, Me
A. BD. Blackinton
Mise Laurieh
Heaton
Columbia County
Miss Eaton
Tenth Street
Luke Evans
Mirghet Averiie
von Robert
Archtyld
Didlos Yerkes
Miry Filler
Wimhurst
Binwliuniton
Misa Caroline Thomas
Mike Margret Vipond
Weat Pittston
Chittenden
Delaware and Hudson Company
Mustelan John Murhes
Thirteenth Regiment
St. Joseph's Hospital
Revlille
Percy Moegurge
Rochester
Megareel
Olive Street
Henry Atherton
le Grand Wright
Ethelbert Tuibol
Elts
Bt. Luke's Church
W. F. Hadstead
Second View
Delaware
Tackawinns
Western Rairoad
Bulldtivne
Christmas Gift Dilemmas From A Worried Woman
A worried narrator recalls past gifting misfires for a man in her life. She recalls seckets, silver desk items, hats, lame belated gifts, and finally suggests a sofa pillow as a practical, low risk present while noting the potential for future domestic life.
Sofa Pillows And The Delights Of A Velvet Comfort
A narrator describes how men react to a room’s sofa and pillows as a Venetian gondola like scene unfolds. He recalls a friend’s humorous pillow critique and lists various pillow styles from Turkish cushions to velvet options, noting men’s preferences for soft textures and durable fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hike F. Hopinson Smith
Eliebiyva
Inhalation Cure Promoted By Local Drug Stores
An advertised inhalation treatment touted as immediate relief and a certain cure is offered by Matthews Bros, H. C. Sanderson, and Geo. W. Jenkins. The promotion urges a ten day trial at specified drug stores with a price of 81 for a complete kit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
H. C. Sanderson
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Geo. W. Jenkins
South Main Avenue
MONYON'S REMEDIES A Separate Cure for Each Disease
An advertisement touts Monyon's Remedies as a universal cure with separate preparations for various diseases. It claims individualized dosing by a family doctor and asserts the remedy is free of cost or fully effective. The text mentions a guide published in Philadelphia and emphasizes medical authority and relief.
Wood Pulp’s Surprising Range of Uses Across Industries
The article notes wood pulp substitutes for iron steel wood glass and ivory and serves in producing car wheels telegraph poles screws and even leather. It cites German and Chicago production of cannon and bicycles and mentions a French thread fabric and Maine's abundant pulp resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Chicago
Viena
England
France
Maine
Odd Sayings Hint at Courtship and Business Arts
A fragment from the Chicago Record quotes humorous lines about love and business training. It contrasts drawing school with natural leadership and mocks staged courtship signals as signs of affection. The tone is quizzical and period humorous.
Retail Stock Sale Allows Creditors 25 Percent Recovery
A Scranton liquidation advertises 25 percent returns to creditors from seized stock of a merchant who defrauded them. The sale at 124 Penn Avenue, near St Charles Hotel, runs evenings to 9 or 11 PM Saturdays, offering thousands of discounted garments including overcoats, suits, and fur items with prices far below cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Mellon
Fiemine
Enalitore
Lesure
la Pena Avenue
St. Charles Hotel
Scranton
Fragmentary Passage Reflecting Personal Insults and Alleged Offense
The text mocks an Indian chief and discusses family ties and college affiliation with snide remarks about a girl’s Yale connection. It mentions a story about a brother relationship and a football play, noting reactions and implied scrutiny of behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saute Haartheart
Ty Cellese
Collig
Coluns
Dommee
Yale
Holiday Gifts Deck the Store with Attractive Selections
The store invites shoppers to visit for a wide array of useful and ornamental holiday gifts. The presentation promises both interest and profit, highlighting an appealing shopping experience for the season.
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Social and Personal
Maorry Rowmin Reiinolds
Peen
Mire Eleebeth Reynolds
Mise Blair
Lewishburg
Diaries PY Dickson
Miss Monness
Mra Fleorge Hice
J. A. Price
I. Robinson
WH. Hunt
AL Linen
I A. Jermyn
EL P. Kinges
Mira
G. TL. Dickson
Franklin Henshaay
University of Pennsylvanii
Storling
Wilkes
Aurre
Harrison
University
Vicce
Fullerton
Oc. Johnson
D. Taylor
Stewart
Harry Rock
Levi Shoemaker
Janws
Dickson
Yslre
Willw
Wanda Westprahl
Threodore Baugehman
Midberry Street
James A. Linen
Conservatory of Music Moning
W. W. Watson
George FE. Bailey
Delaware Street
Anita Lewis
Star Lycum Company
Anna Rebecca, James
Mary James
Eynon Atreet, Wie
John ‘T. James
Minersville
Hugh Davies
Jennie Reese
Denoer
Arthur James
Elnabeth Richards
W. C. Richards
Putnany Street
Hane del Jones
West Side
David Jones
Lizzie Davis
Roy Meeargel
Michigan University
Crary. Moore
Miss Crary
Hackett Town
Harold Moore
Colonado
Margaret Bottome
William B. Penniman
the ‘Py
Charles City
Victoria BR. Meher
White Hall
Dun
Me. Penniman
Honesdale
Eugene T. Giering
Wilkes-Parre Record
Mise Agnes Flemming
Piton
Rt. John's Chirch
Pittston
Father Quinnan
Mixe Alle Murray
D. W. Collins
South Main Strewt
Wellestree
Bulgin
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Matening
Joseph
Lyndin Margaret
Charles HM
Genter
Monroe Avenue
Denmore
Otter
Avnith Literary Society
William J. Clark
Co A. Beemer
Mrescott Avenue
Deo, Uy
Dr. Humphreys
Prom N.Y. Weis Ads
Dragglars
Umphreys
William and John Bts
Humphreys
Contyally
Jack
Hile Drices
Aid
Jean
Munyon
Dijkeuse
Tin Weber Finetites
Ali Iit
Caine
Teotie
Lem
Monyon
Heme
Eehoek
Miibyei
Arch Street
Penn
Gerson’s
Jonas Long's
Jonas Long
Alwis Peddy
Mark
Jonas Long’s
A. E. Rogers
Jewelry
Tess
Rahinsqi
New Orleans
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cresent City
Golden Gate
E. Hawley
L. H. Nutting
Broadway Or
Battery Place
J. Smith
Agt
A. M. Longacre
T. P
South Third Street
Pilsner
Minh St
Conrad, Pa
Miriah
Haag
Eastman Kodak Co
Florey & Brooks
Washington
Ava
Court Mouse
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