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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
8
Scranton social notes recount a busy seasonal migration as many locals plan summer stays at shore, lakeside, or country cottages. Notables like Judge Knapp and Archbalds secure seaside or Maine retreats while club events at Scranton Country Club feature teas, matches, and a “kickers’ handicap” golf contest.
Several residents and visitors are noted traveling or staying in various towns. Names include Mra J W Dosenbury visiting Binghamton, Mr and Mrs G Th Wtuele in Montrose, Mr A T Maynsford at Sea Beach, and William Edgar planning a home change in Ovengo. Others travel to Washington, Meadville, Baltimore, New York, Spokane, Middletown and Pocono for visits, business, or leisure. Local dignitaries and merchants are also mentioned in social movement notices.
An essay argues against harsh disinfectants and praises gentler fragrances like violet lavender and rose. It laments overpowering smells from formaldehyde and disinfectants and urges relying on natural perfume to ward off contagion while noting social taste for delicate scents and nature’s fragrance.
A testimonial from F. L. Skillin of West Somerville Massachusetts claims Paine's Celery Compound strengthens nerves boosts energy and blood quality in growing children. He cites use for nervous trouble appetite and bowel regulation.
An evocative meditation on how scents trigger memory, recalling the elderly friend, bridal roses, garden flowers, and the way perfumes evoke past days. The author muses on fading rose leaves and the enduring comfort of fragrance compared with modern tastes.
The Trib notes outrages in the high school locker rooms where boys after hours take hats from unlocked lockers and hide them. Some hats are never recovered leaving owners to walk home cold. Teachers are not at fault as depredations occur after they leave.
The article reports that the high school cannot use the Athletic Park for a game with Lackawanna due to an unpaid bill, with Secretary Mahy of the YMCA firm on the park’s denial. It describes other school activities including a Bellevue trip and a glove theft, plus a Sophomore known for wearing a bouquet.
Mrs Agnes Tritchler died at her daughter’s home in Wilkes Barre aged 67. Survived by four daughters and three sons. Funeral services at Clifton conducted by Rev C J Blethen of Grace Lutheran church. Interment Fayette cemetery. A German immigrant pioneer with husband, lifelong Lutheran, noted for hospitality.
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