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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
6
June brings major club renovations including a new 150 foot wing with bowling alleys, a ladies parlor, porte cochere and squash court. Estimated cost $25,000. Upcoming week features three church weddings and social events at the Scranton Country Club.
Mrs Willis L Moore of Washington DC visits Mrs J McAnulty. Mrs Bannister hosts her mother Mrs LeGrand Wright at West Pittaton for this and next week. T J Cunningham of Hoboken returns from mission work at Chirk's Summit. Dr Harry Reynolds, ex local dentist, returns from five years in China and heads to Brazil to practice.
A reflection on strikes and industrial change notes how the loss of furnaces and night flames dulls a town’s character and songs. It laments quieter nights, fading ceremonies, and the shift from a bustling, laboring community to calmer prosperity. It also praises local concerts and musical events, highlighting Mr. Jones and the Symphony Orchestra lineup and upcoming recitals at Lyceum and St Luke's Parish House.
The piece lauds Ife as a leading local authority on pianoforte music with remarkable expression and technique. It notes Jones as a highly successful teacher, and mentions his pupil Met, gold medal recipient at the Peter Cella School of Boston, highlighting Reeve Jones as a prominent figure in the field.
A small ad lists nightgowns with prices shown as 40c 45c 58c 68c 75c 85c and larger items marked at 1.01, 1.2, and 1.3 dollars, indicating a sale or catalog pricing round. The snippet emphasizes bargain pricing and product variety.
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