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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
6
Prolonged heat shifts fall plans as schools delay opening and household chores pause. The death of Father MacGoldrick appears to touch many, with reflections on his simple life and inspirational work among youths. Funeral scenes reveal the deep affection and impact of his spiritual guidance.
A household advice column offers two drastic breakup methods for a budding romance, including chloroform as a radical option, then pivots to recipes and dietary guidance. The piece mixes humor with instruction on pineapple pudding and sweet pickled pears, ending with nutrition notes and meal planning tips.
A Scranton editorial laments summer resort culture eroding propriety as city residents encounter looser social norms. It cites girls posing in public and late night outings as examples, praising conservative hosts who avoid wine and aim to preserve decorum.
The article lists a busy concert season with soloists including Redlt, Miss Florence HW Richmond, and Mr. David Stephens. It notes tours by the Daniels company, new operas by Morreale and Sylva, and upcoming performances at the Lyceum and local churches.
Local notices list residents returning from trips and visits to Dover Taften Elk county Magpolis Cottage City Lake Ariel Shelter Island Lake Winola and other places. Names include Miss Sadie Wartridge Mr D E Taylor Rev J W Randolph Mr F C Prendergast and many families at home or traveling.
A flood of notices lists residents returning from travels to Asbury Park Lake Winola Lake Sheridan and Lake Colum with families from Montrose Madiean Avenue and Elmhurst Several plan stays in Niagara Falls Leroy N Y and Moorse Lake while others spend Labor Day in Maryland or with friends at Waverly and Dalton Local gatherings include home parties hosted by Mabel Schlager and guests from Carriboo ndile and Montclair
Three prominent women including Janet Wilson Garre and Ida Harned endorse Peruna. Letters describe relief from colds, back pain, and catarrh, with claims of daily use preventing illness and restoring health. Dr. Hartman offers free catarrh literature from Columbus Ohio.
The Ring Dramatic company presents William Gillette's Secret Service with Captain Thorne as he coolly wounds a Confederate officer and wraps his wrist. The program promises new acts and specialty dances by Laura Lorene and William Stair as The Cotton King opens the week.
The Star Spangled Banner era notes actor Charis Tranforms popular rotation Kas Antony style oration. Charles B Crawford leads Caero drama piano stage for Private John Allen. Caroline White debuts in Hyland Reeds A Merein Crusoe at Boston. The Boston Globe lauds her musical skill and predicts a bright stage career.
A reader reports on stage performances highlighting actresses who impressed in Browning’s Jan Maloony and upcoming appearances by Sarah Cowell, Otte Skinner, and Eleanor Holson at Wallack's in October. Mentioned are Le Moone, Mr. Skinner, and Miss Kolson preparing for tours and roles in The Greatest Thing in the World, Trines Ott, and Arizona. The piece also recalls Homer Keimann’s painting studio, Langdon Mitchell's The Adventures of Filaments, and a Weir Mitchell novel adaptation with a photo series by Disney hosting Francois thrusting facial expressions for study.
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