Local Society Notes From Scranton Area Readers
Personal items list residents traveling resignations and announcements. Mrs Frank Filmore is in Asheville NC. Miss Lydia Saller has resigned as soloist at Trinity Episcopal Church Carbondale. James H Reilly will resume duties today. Other notices include return to Colorado from Dunmore and cottage plans at Glenburn.
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Frank Filmore
Capouse Avenue
Asheville
North Carolina
Misa Lydia Saller
Cedar Avenue
Trinity Hpiscopal Church
Carbondale
James H. Reilly
Government Building
Maud Smith
Colorado
Lois Simpson
Dunmore
Edward Langley
Glenburn
George L. McAvoy
Mark Simpson
Wilmantic
Conn
McAvoy
Misa Blanche Kennedy
Thompson Street
Clifford
Jennie M. Stanley
Binghamton
N. Y
B. Wells
Webster Avenue
DeForest C. Race
HB. Wells
Webster Aeenue
Race
York State
Flossie Stokes
Schenectady
Chauncey Braley
General Electric Company
Fuller Gift Pledges New School Wing at Second Presbyterian
Mr and Mrs B E Fuller present a fund to the Second Presbyterian church to erect an 80 by 75 foot two story primary school and reception wing. It will adjoin the church with an archway connecting the structures. The gift aims to expand the church’s outreach and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.E. Fuller
Second Presbyterian Church
Fiend Attacks Woman in Keyser Valley Ravages and Kills
In Keyser Valley a 30 year old woman Mary Quinn was assaulted in a field near Twenty fifth street. She was beaten with a blunt instrument and raped. She lay unconscious as doctors predicted she would not survive. Police searched the field for clues while neighbors gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley
Mary Quinn
Vic
Twenty-fifth Street
Miss Quinn
John Quinn
Anna Quinn
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Luzerne Street
Lackawanna Road
Washburn Street
Hyde Park
Joseph Frudowski
The
Continental
John Lukas
Lukas
Frodowski
Quinn
J. J. Brennan
L. W. Gibbs
Rey
Lavelle
Tragic Crime Near Scranton Described In Witness Account
Police detail a brutal incident near West Scranton where Miss Quinn’s skull was crushed. Evidence includes a torn handkerchief and a tall brass instrument possibly used in the attack. Officers McDonald and Collins chased the scene after the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western crossing sighting, with locals hearing only groans.
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Miss Quinn
McDonald
Luzerne Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Crossing
West Scranton
Collins
Misa Quinn
Lucas
Trudowski
Conference on Viaduct Plans Set After Meeting
A meeting in Recorder Connell's office included City Solicitor Watson Director Roche City Engineer Phillips Major Everett Warren representing Scranton Railway and Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR. They will finalize detailed plans and specifications and advertise bids for the viaduct project.
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Recorder Connell
Recorder
Watson
Roche
Phillips
Everett Warren
Scranton Railway
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Connell
Scranton Elks Plan July Carnival With Bostock Show
The Scranton Lodge of Elks schedules a first week July carnival headlined by the Bostock Ferari Mighty Midway Carnival company. The event promises a packed midway with animals, the World’s Fair style Gaston Arkoun’s Beautiful Orient, German Village, Japan, Venetian gondolas, crystal gallery, Moorish palace of illusions, Ferris wheel, and parade animals recalling the prior sensational fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Old Town
Bostock Ferari Mighty Midway Carnival Company
Bostock
Scranton
Western Hemisphere
Gaston Arkoun
Japan
Hopkins the Champion Wins May Bowling Honors
The Hampe Lanes meet closes for individual and two man contests as Billy Wopkins earns the May High Average with 2011-30 and the 267 high score. Hopkins posts a new four game city best 219 and pairs with Charley Moore for the best two man twenty game average 378 2-20. An Elm Park Mission ice cream social and Tribune Educational Contest updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wopkins
Backus
Charley Moore
Hopkins
Moore
KIPP Advances in Tribune Educational Contest
Kipp entered last Wednesday and now sits in tenth place Walter Hallstead also made a key advance yesterday in the Tribune’s educational contest Shephard leads for June prize Two tables now to be read with a great chance for beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Walter Hallstead
Scranton
Tribune
Shepherd
June Prise
Standing of Contestants in Scranton Event
The standings list Charles Burns of Wandling first with 287 points. Other top finishers include Wm T Rodriguez of Scranton in second, A J Kellerman of Scranton third, and Herbert Thompson of Carbondale fourth. The roster spans many Scranton residents with scores ranging from 287 to 3 points across 32 competitors.
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Charles Burns
Wandling
Wm. T
Rodriguez
Scranton
Iwsse
A. J. Kellerman
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Maxwell Shepherd
Albert Freedman
Belle- Wug
Vies Ees Seve
Fred. K. Gunster
Green Ridge
Ess Seneesss
Walter Hallatead
Scran- Tom
Harry Danvers
Frovi- Onc
Pee
Peckville
John Dempsey
Olyphant
John Mackie
Providence
Hugh Johnson
Forest City
Forest ‘ Yee
Walter Ellis
Hyde Park
Edgar Wilson, Jr
Scran- Polme Eee Irieirerereeneies Eae
R. D. Dorsey
Leading contestants for June first prize in gold
List of top contenders for a June competition with prizes in gold. Maxwell Shepherd and Walter Hallstead among claimed finalists, followed by Oscar H. Kipp and William T. Rodriguez, plus Charles Burna and G. L. Blanton noted among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Shepherd
Resolutions Adopted on John Jermyn’s Death
Directors of First National Bank Scranton adopt resolutions expressing sorrow for the death of John Jermyn director. They praise his conservative views foresight integrity and strong character. The bank offers sympathy to his family and notes his long service and influence on local business stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
John Jermyn
Scranton
Jermyn
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Cureall Medicine
A claimed advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as the surest speedy remedy for disease healing nerves and general debility. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Mamie Goubler of Philadelphia praising relief from nervous breakdown after two bottles and vowing to recommend the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Mamie Goubler
39Th Street
Weat
Philadelphia
John A. Coln
Notable Acknowledgment by Linen and Post on Publication
The record states the decision to engross the proceedings and send copies to the family and to publish them in daily papers. J A Linen serves as President and Isaac Post as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Linen
Isaac Post
Arlington's Triumph in Postponed Bowling Night
The Arlingtons defeated the Franklins in two of three postponed games last night. Meister led with superior all around bowling as Arlington's posted the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlingtons
Franklins
Meister
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Washington Ave
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Toulen Hardenbergh
Sumner Sulter
New York
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Carter Building
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Washington Avenue
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Baby Bazaar
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Mulbery Street
Ackawanna
Gaundry
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West Side
Tim
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Cedling and McDonald
Conservatory
Conservatory of Music
J. Alfred Pennington
Linden Street
Elks
Gimina Elgin Creamary
Elgin
Mouha
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Java
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Avenue
North Main Avenue
Hampe
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Elm Park
L. M. Gates
Madison Avenue
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Serene Ane
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Lisk
Vis
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Orc
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H. Wedeman
Violet
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Coursen
E. G
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Kipp
Elmhurst Lad
Paine’s
J. Kiefer
Kiefer Vaeteree
Kiefer P. W. Roll
Franklins Lehmer Ceccea
Eves
Bireher
Bu My Ltd
Davis
Riehl Fears Eeeteeae
Bpruce
Dr. Delmel
Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Spruce Street
Reynolds Bros
Scranton, Pa
Washington
Scranton Gas & Water Co
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
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