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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
8
A busy day awaits at the Country club as the annual meeting draws members to the Hawthorne retreat. The postponed T H Watkins cup golf tournament will proceed, with the Guessers contest and a garden fete setting the scene.
A long list details visits and travels of residents and visitors in and around Honesdale. Names include Miss Lillian Weed in Moscow and Miss Mary Mechinie I in Curbondale, with many others heading to New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Jersey City, and Denver. The notes mention local officials, entertainers, and business travelers from Adams to Warren counties, plus regional postings and social visits.
Mr and Mrs Charles Schinger hosted a charming dancing party for their daughter Jeannette last night. Guests included Marjorie Ellery Russell Spencer and many others from Carbondale and nearby towns in a lively social gathering.
A brief, old style observation notes men who rise by habit, claiming those who fall into business habitually fail by looking backward and not forward in the world.
A vivid nineteenth century style poem describes a locomotive as a monster and servant of man. It details its thunderous roar across trestles and mountains, its deadly speed, and the reshaping of the earth by steel and steam. The piece paints the engine as both fearsome force and productive servant.
Testimony from nurse Whit Miss Lucy A. Heiser and Mrs. Chandler describe Paine's Celery Compound as beneficial for weak and nervous patients. They claim quick relief and praise its effectiveness with health society support. Lucinda B. Chandler is noted in the account.
In a city buzzing with amateur companies, many youths chase stage fame amid talent and longing. The piece warns that longing for theater can derail ordinary work, urging girls and boys to value steady trades over glamorous but risky pursuits.
The piece reports sales of Mr Wooler’s song More He Love You exceeding expectations and notes Alfred Wooler will publish Waiting next week. Hal Morris wrote Waiting words and the tune showcases Wooler’s style. It also mentions singer Mr Thomas at Bim Park church, John Jones substituting due to illness, and the Hallstead and Great Bend minstrel success. Annie Kowh to sing at First Presbyterian tomorrow, and a concert by the Schubert quartette and Orpheus club planned for Elm Park Sunday school on June 4.
A New York Proas item recalls a very bright witch army woman who attended a prestigious luncheon at a large hotel for distinguished New English guests. The event drew a large crowd and featured impromptu remarks.
The market offers productions of top makers with unequaled assortments for city or country homes. Prices are moderate and stock includes over two hundred fifty distinct bedroom sets plus extensive parlor drawing library and dining room furniture in materials from simple to elaborately carved and inlaid.
A fragment shows Bennet asking about space constraints for an exposition while Nearpass assures there will be enough room. Puck comments on not appearing as large as expected.
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