Local Golf Tournament Captures Society Interest
The wolf tournament draws elite visitors as key matches narrow to Travis vs Strooks for the championship. Notable players include W. J. Torrey, Law Watkins, A. Huntington and Jamen Blair with prizes a silver cup and fine glassware. Social events shift between golf, charitable benefit plans, and theatre gatherings around Scranton society.
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W. J. Torrey
Law Watkins
Ind
Mr. A. Huntington
Rolf
Messrs
Jamen Blair
H. C. Shafer
Ciller
I. HM. Torrey
A. H. Storrs
T. St. Brooks
Kingsbury
E. Plant
L. B. Faller
W. BL Kirk- Pitrick
W. S Faller
T. Ss. Atherton
Travis
Strooks
Miss Welles
Helen
Miss Dale
Misa Archbali
Mises Clara Reynolds
Mesers, Fawcett and Carter
Little Minister
Mr. Price Thither
Movements of People and Travel Notes Across Cities
A long list of people moving between Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia and other places is reported. Names include George L Your, John T Richards, Mrs Rollo Jeringa, Stephen Whittaker and more, with destinations such as Philadelphia New York and Virginia. A personal boat voyage anecdote ends with a letter from A Kidder describing an encounter with a notable passenger’s wife aboard.
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George L
Pil Adelphia
Ba-Sherk
Wilkes-Barre
Vind
John T. Richards
New York
Pease
Chincha
Mire
New Berlin
Rollo Gi. Jeringa
Dawngo
Borunton
Vosbure
Pitteborg
G. Barker
Til
Ruel Cup
George K. Yout
Philadelphia
Tisnass
William Bradbuiry
Miss Marsh
Morrixtown
N. J
Jexsup
Om Clay Ionie
Hilly Brown
Jefferson Waver
New York City
Guy Stevens
Worthmore
May Altre
Middletown
Golfing Scandals and a Wary Bet at the Club
A satirical tale follows a champion golfer who wastes wealth on dinners, club purchases, and gambling, courting misfortune with his looming wedding. After the tournament ends, the winnings are offset by folly, leaving the narrator to note the odd, headlong spree at the country club despite dreary weather and few white ducks on the greens.
Lightning Rod Man Visits London in Satirical Tale
An historical fragment recounts a rambled monologue by a character named Lightning Rod Man in London. He reflects on American origins and a voyage via the Erie Canal, comparing Austere and Kanal roles, and muses on return plans and misgivings about illness and luck.
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London
Maghanyl
Deer
Atlantick Orehen & the Steamship Company
Eiltur
Kolumbuses
America
Alonzo
Abel
Kris
Bruinbudy
Love and a riverbank confession in rustic dialect
A rustic tale recalls a long walk by the river where Josiar and Loweezy share a moment of unspoken affection. The narrator notes a harvest time plan and Joslur’s admission of love, witnessed by the countryside hums and cautious glances as pride and fear mix in the moment.
Paine's Celery Compound touted as nerve healer
The World’s Remedy claims Paine's Celery Compound restores nervous centers, purifies blood, nourishes muscles, and relieves melancholy. A Vaughn Ga. user, Mrs. Jennie H. Steele, says ten years of neuralgia of the liver ended after about three bottles, praising it as life saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie H. Steele
Vaughns, Ga
Paine
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Henry Belin, Jr
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Italy
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Katharine
Walsh
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St. Patrick's Church
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Bawth Filmore Avenue
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Topeka
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Monroe Avenue
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Mod Kelly
Irene Deroel
Fos Barker
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Brooklyn
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Stafford
Columbia Avenue
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Mazleton
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Lahighton
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Breck
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Madbteonain
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Lucknawanny Avenue
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Wm. McKinley
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Christian Ndeavor
Terribel
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Lightning Rod Man
Josiar and
Loweezy
Josiar
Loweesy
Joslur
Wild Bee
Lowlston Journal
ATELY
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Kersey
Skinner Mig. Co
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Satan
Peter Sterling
Francois
Richard Carvel
Ford
Janice Meredith
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