Spectacular Bachelors Ball Prompts Historic Costume Ideas
The Scranton society records praise for the Bachelors ball praised as a rare colorful spectacle with rich music and elaborate dress. Planning for a grand 1901 event includes historical costume concepts, invitations a month ahead, and high social interest across local clubs and Lyceum theater venues.
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Scranton
Reneen
Lyceum Theater
Heranton
Bradley-Martin Hall
Cine
Marie Stuart
Ada Rehan
Katherine
Elaine
Lily Mult
Astalat
Blanche
Castile
Stil Woeller
Mary Tuedor
Knight
Plower
Marguerite Walencon
Marguerite of Navarre
Francis Bh
Louive de Lafayette
Ing Mars
Frall
Louise She da Valliere
Tichelien
Mary de Medici
Prince of Conde
Duke de Nemours
Flaurer
Coretain
Beecome
David Haram
Richard Carvel
Sister Dolorosa
Colonel Carter
Ruassendyl
Lady Gabbie
Glory ‘Quayle
Jet
Pre-inventory Linen and Sheetings Sale Announcement
The advertisement promotes a pre-inventory sale of linens and sheetings with heavily discounted muslin and damask textiles. It touts Lockwood and Snow White linens, various widths, napkins, pillowcases, and ready made sheets at prices well below prior cost amid an upcoming annual inventory.
Movements of People in New York and Nearby Towns
A jumble of names and city visits lists residents and visitors across New York Philadelphia Newark Harrisburg and Stroudsburg. Individuals travel for study illness hosting events and social visits with several plans noted for the near term.
A Happy New Year Reflections and Fashion Notes
The piece recalls a hopeful new year with resolutions and goodwill. It mentions a cheerful household scene, a sealskin coat marking prosperity, and a young woman beginning a new marriage, all tied to optimistic views for twelve months ahead.
Fragmented Reflections on Women and Knowledge
A garbled excerpt contemplates love and perception with remarks on women and self restraint. It hints at gender roles and societal judgments, citing a doctor’s prescription and money themes in a detached, recycled newspaper voice.
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Chicago
Etiquette Guide From Lightning Rod Man on Dinner Manners
A spoof advice piece by A Kidder offers concise rules for dining etiquette. It lampoons fashionable manners with exaggerated, comic directions on seating, napkins, serving, and stern social judgments, ending with a bon mot about not bragging at the table.
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Epicure & Athera
Janeero Ag
Nelson
Attenshin
Pinkerton
Menny Peepil
Jellus
A. Kidder
Musical Gossip Highlights New Society of American Musicians Members
The article notes Miss Cordelia Freeman and Miss Julia C. Allen elected to the Society of American Musicians and Composers led by president Hud ward MacDowell. It mentions their New York attendance, opera plans, and rising vocal music demand, plus profiles on Mrs. D Heingman-Rundle, Prof. EF. Southworth, Alfred Wooler, and local musician George Martin. It also covers Edna Judd’s popularity, a favorable report on Chamberlain's Palm Balm, and a legal notice about F J Cheney & Co and Hall's Catarrh Cure promotion.
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Suhd Thistowertain
Yan lv
Lappy
Nlce
Board of Trade
Foranton
Baucy Hess
Cordelia Freeman
Julia C. Allen
Bur
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Society of American Musicians and Composers
Hudward MacDowell
Miss Freeman
Miss Allen
Society
New York
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Young Women's Christian Association
Katie N. Smith
Boston Cooking School
Mra
T. Rover
Apostle
Guernsey
Green Ridge
Reynolds
Sanderson Avenue
Ladies' Ald Society
Presbyterian Church
Turnbull
Chauncey Steynolds
Clare Reynolds
Harvey Hiluckwool
Mary Dickson
Wu Ccello
Bemberg
George Mreck
James PL Dickson
Eleanor Reynolds
Chauncey Theyfolds
Mary and
Elizaeth Dickson
George Smith
Chiry Avenue
Denner
Cornelia Galpin
Moellow
Jersey City
Siuvage
Rahway
Aml Mise Johnston
South Carolina
Smith
Atre
A. DD. Blackinton
No Yo Seer
George Duo
Dimmick and
Mere
H. H. Brady, Jr
Thomas Sprague
Major Montrose Barnam
Wyoming Valley Hotel
Wilkes-Barre
Evan J. Evans
Thomas J. Williams
Reese A. Phillips
Dletriet
H. A. Fillmore
Thomas RR
Thomas
George H. Montgomery
James B. Lewis
Richart Evans
Eben Lloyd
Edward Barber
Morgan V. Lewis
Thomas H. Carey
John T. Evans
Edith Smith
BE. C. Knowles
Oscar Smith
Binghamton
Miss Smith
J. W. Guernsey
A. H. Christy
Edith Baldrige
Tollidaysburg
Elizabeth Hinll
Marjorie Warren
Gertrude Courten
Lola Tracey
Katherine Steell
Muth Archbald
Eleanor Moffat
Margarella Lelin
BE. BE. Loonie
Scranton Club
Mr. and
E. HK
Jermyn
Mise Welles
Miss Wilder
Miss Helin
Mise Archbald
Miss Jermyn
Messrs. P. Helin
J. H. Brooks
Slade
Neale and Thorne
Joseph T. Weilwas
Toe Sephine
William Arthur Mandeville
Adams Avenue
J. W. Browning
Grand View Avenue
R. FL Y. Vieree
J. Lawrence Stelle
Mero
Lewis KR. Stelle
Mra. Lhandle
Elm Park
Flob. Platt
Mice Welles
Wttle
Ade
Snow
Bnow
Palelaaaeh Dierk
Hill
Lonsdale
Atlas
Mears &Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
J. K.taylor
Kigete Pellows
Cornell
Miss Gierecky
Wilks
Darre
Rev
Rogers
Israel
Batthieary
Mike Grace Airdeall
Whitaeledo Titan
Thome Beyion
Mrs. Fredericks
Alpe
J. Trawlor
Reece O Brooke
Mirees
Finn & Thine
Cincinnai
M. Piilorw
Zehnder
Lebanon
Mire
Allee O'Connortine
Philadelphia
John Wauffman
HT Presestivente
Pneumonicay
A. Weer
Pennavente
Edna Culuck
Euston
CW. Kirkpatrick
Edith Norton
Mulberry Street
Bohwarg
Spiaviee
Bas Boon
G. M. Halleteai
Donal Hull
Bia Pais
Non O
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Edith Torrey
A. TD. Blackinton Aml
Tudhelors
Tmoneedgle
W. GG. Fasold
Conrad Tiamup
Tialitmere
Mis
Porsold Wish Thin
Fim
Nfaomp Moulding Company
Parold
Saa Be
Binnie Lana
Proserbes Health
Baker’s
Walter Baker & Co
Dorchester, Mass
Lightning Rod Man
Paa
Ott and Passistants
Gaiety Theater Orchestra
Pittston
Julian
Allen
EF. BK. Southworth
Southworth School of Music
Prat
Southworth
Christian Association
Lottie Skinner
City
Alfred Wopler
George Martin
Academy Strest
Alfred Wooler
Park Church
Hugh A. Clarke
Universsty of Pennsylvania
Wooler
HH. A. Mark
Muele
University of Pennsylvania
Edna Judd
Delaware Water Gap
Sciatla
Chamberlain
A. Dodeen
Alpharetta
Drogeists
Matthews Brothers
State of Ohl
Toledo
Luceneumi
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Totoda
Eva Dhem
A.W. Cleason
Hall
Paine’s
Wyan Nelson
Kansas City
Paine
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