Social Gossip Highlights Weddings and Engagements
Social notes report multiple wedding ceremonies in Scranton area with couples such as Lewis Phadees and Miss Margaret Jenkins, plus James M. Powell and Miss Ovennle M.Thomas. Other couples include George Andres with Maud Richards and William K R Davies with Mary Mann. Engagement announced for Frieda Harris and N J Packard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Harris
Pinestreet
N. J. Packard
Syracuse
N, Y
Personal visit notes from area residents
Mrs. E. Moses visits her daughter Mrs. L Friedlander in Hazleton. Victor Boch of the Scranton House left for New York yesterday afternoon with Mr. and dive, Leon Levy of Wilkes-Barre, as reported in local society notes.
Unclear OCR narrative recalls crime and social notices
Fragmentary report notes visitors to Morris Goldemith in Wyoming Avenue, mentions Howie Terni and others, and references a shooting and a legal case involving Lester Staples. Several names and places are garbled, with partial sentences about a hospital, a trial, and a city official.
Fire frame test for new window withstands severe heat
A detailed report from the Phileleipnia notes a test of a new fireproof window frame by W. Th Wateans af iticages. The enclosure on Chesinuit street saw oak and pine fuel applied as firemen observed frame and glass behavior. The tester expressed confidence the frame withstood heat as well as five fire tests, and noted a side vent option for interior access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoeniog Velegorpi
Phileleipnia
W. Th Wateans
Goingler & Fora Thes
Taepiviter
Meinier & Fe
Tiemer
Dadboan
Walt Cera
Wiles
Hle
Pianos and Organs Sold At Low Prices In Scranton
Advertises Juernsey Hall offering fine pianos and organs at lowest prices with easy terms at 316 Washington Ave Scranton Pa. Mentions Powells Music Store selling second hand organs in good order from 10 to 5.Ask for Kelly's union crackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juernsey Hall
Washington Ave
Scranton
Powells Music Store
Graces of the Honored Dead Parade and Memorial Services
Grand Army of the Republic members plan grave decorating at multiple cemeteries this morning. Commissions assign leaders at Forest Hills Washburn Street Petersburg and other cemeteries with prayers addresses and floral tributes. An afternoon parade will form on Wyoming Avenue and Linden Street with the Thirteenth Regiment and GAR division marching to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Orly
Pest Rooms
Grand Army
Forest Hi
Willie
Br. W. Pearce
Marta Griffin
Prof
Woo Th Rogers
Tord
Priver
Washburn Street
Wdward J. Dives
Puest
Neodk
John Mc
Line
Pnmimere Catholic Cemetery
Pld
McAndrews
Wost No. Si
Ten
M. BR. Donlan
Petersburg Protestant Cemetery
Rook Bryant
Poston
Lincoln
RO. Rivant
Pittston Avenue
Plo Adams
Hey
William Nordt
Ss. Hanlin
Willl Hive
Ldnbeli
St. Mars
OS. Y. Taupt
Peter Cherst
Melock
S. Mott
Oon
Wyoming Avenue
Linden
Guard Army of the Republic
Oon Linden Street
Wyoming
Vine Street
Lackawanna
Lackawinanyg
Washington
Spruce
Jefferson
Vine
Teearder Dames Mott
Combine Economizing Ends M Robinson Brewery Plans
The M Robinson brewery, a member of the combine, faces closure as other local breweries in the group can meet demand. The move reflects disappointing profits for the brewers and signals a possible breakup of the Community of Interests in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Robinson
Combine
Carbondale Inquiry Clears Doctor Over Cadaver Case
County Detective Phillips studied the Dr. John Niles matter after talking with Niles about a cadaver sent in a barrel to Hewitt's fertilizing plant. Niles showed letters from the State Anatomical society and a bond he abandoned, implying legitimate possession. The body, shipped to Varbondile, was reportedly lost in transit. Niles admitted an error in judgment and expressed regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
W. RR. Lewis
Carbondale
John Niles
Hewitt
State Anatomical Society
Iron
Varbondile
Niles
Iaw
Anatomical Society
Krause's Headache Capsules Promised to Prevent Pain
A drugstore advert urges readers to buy Krause's Headache Capsules claiming they prevent pain even in severe cases. The ad promises a guarantee and notes the price as two dollars. Also promoted is a roof replacement service offered by Florey & Brooks at 2 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Steam Heating and Plumbing. F&M. Howley.231 Wyoming ave.
Local advertisement for Steam Heating and Plumbing by F&M Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering Pocono SC cigar promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F&m. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Pocono Sc
Avoca Borough Fights New Rail Route In Injunction Hearing
Testimony was taken in Wilkes-Barre before Commissioner Mise Cosgrove as Avoca seeks an injunction to block Scranton and Northeastern Railroad from extending tracks through borough streets. The case hinges on eminent domain and alleged imaginary streets, with final argument slated next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Mise Cosgrove
Authoritita
Avoca
Scranton and Northeastern Railroad Company
Novky Glen Water Com. Pany
Leninton and Northfusterd Railroad Company
Aveca
Flett
TMC Se
Bovrousrh
Unseasonable Rainfall Ends Longer Dry Spell
The Observer reports meagre total rainfall over two weeks as a steady rain continues since Friday. Despite forecasts of sunshine, Clark notes a storm system from the Atlantic left Scranton with two inches in twenty four hours and the heaviest May rain at 81-100 of an inch on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serine Tonians
Trent
Tribune Amen
Clark
Rcal
United States Weather Bureau
Lamneres
Vostordiav
Clarke
Uunifayer
Obie
Atlantic Ocean
Tervriquey
Saturday Night Concert for Green Ridge Library
A benefit concert at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 1 features the Treble Society from West Pittston and Scranton under Mrs Maxwell Chapman with Miss Morrow at the piano and a fifty-voice chorus. Proceeds support the Green Ridge Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Presbeterian Church
Soeranton
George S. Sturges
I. B. Ware
Anna WK. Saunderson
Mh J. Puller
M. L. Jackson
J. AL. Halstead
James Gi
Bai Ferson
P. Bellinmiy
J. W. Peek
G. A. Kear
W. 2D. Kennedy
Ib. Jones
Library Bowl
J. BR. Dimmick
Preston Robinson
PF. Chamberlin
B. Reynolds
Bum Oppenheim
Charles Pokorny
TW. Rippard
Charles Pubet
Pittetan Music Hall
Umbrella RepairShop Ad and Bookstore Notice
Flood weather to raise umbrellas. If your umbrella is broken and cannot raise or leaks, bring it to us we will fix it between showers. Florey Brooks 211 Washington Avenue The Crisis by Churchill and Richard Carvel by Winston Norton’s opposite Motel Jer myn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
Churchill
Richard Carvel
Norton
Motel Jermyn
Century Mark Passes in Daily Hustle Contest
Lewis showed strong speed yesterday while Anderson surged into third with a late rush. Contestants below fourth place are urged to hustle or risk being overtaken by new challengers beginning today as eight yearly subscribers enter the contest for second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Anderson
Leading Contestants Standings Displayed With Points
The ranking lists Henry Schwenker of South Scranton with 102 points and Meyer Lewis of Scranton with 89. Other competitors include J Garfield Anderson Carbondale, W Miles Hyde Park, August Brunner Jr Carbondale, Frank Kemmerer Factoryville, W H Harris Hyde Park, Miss Norma Meredith Hyde Park, David O Emery Wimmers, Pa, Miss Vida Pedrick Clark's Summit with scores ranging from 14 to 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Garfield Anderson
Carbondale
William Miles
Hyde Park
Ceeeee August Brunner, Jr
Frank Kemmerer
Factoryville
W. H. Harris
Hyde Pape
Norma Meredith
David OO. Emery
Wimmers
Vida Pedrick
Clark’s Summit
First contestant reaches 100 in Tribune Educational Contest
Henry Schwenuker of South Scranton hits the century mark yesterday, leading Mr Lewis by two points. Garfield Anderson of Carbondale stands third, passing William Miles of Hyde Park, who trails by fifteen. Contestants urged to canvass and enroll new subscribers as the event begins. Kay W Buckingham of Plainshurst is the latest applicant to request blanks. Read the fourth page advertisement for full details or write Editor Educational Contest Scranton Tribune Scranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Henry Schwenuker
South Scranton
Mr Lewis
Garfield Anderson
Carbondale
William Miles
Hyde Park
Kay W. Buckingham
Plinhurst
Elekt Subhacriboras
Scranton Tribune
Scranton
Scranton Street Railway Announces Service Increases
The Scranton Railway Company will add cars and end through run service. Duryementre trains run every 20 minutes, first from Scranton at 3.04 am and last at 11.24 pm. Duryea to Scranton starts at 12.20 am. South Main cars extend to Stratford avenue after Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Aun Saturdas
Duryementre
Scranton
Duryea
Scraton Ated Aoa
Main Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Lincoln Heights
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Chestnut Street
Laurel Hill
Chestnut
Petersburo-Washburn
Petersburg-Luzerne
Kynon-Drinker
Eynon-Laurel Hill
WHL
West
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street Loop
Transfer Point Planned for Scranton Car Routes
A plan redirects routes along Spruce Street to Branklin Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue. The Penn and Lackawanna avenues corner becomes the transfer hub for all cars, forcing West Scranton riders to transfer there.
Handicap Golf Matches At Country Club Links
A handicap golf meet for Tidies all gentlemen is planned today at the Country Club links with morning or afternoon tee times. Players must drop in their scores promptly. An ladies putting match is scheduled for 4 o clock this afternoon, with prices for tie and pattie events announced. On Saturday afternoon the chosen duel match, postponed last week, will be held as part of the program. The Country Club's regular golf team is in Trenton today for a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereen
Trenton
Hat Sale Slashes Prices at Freedman's Department Store
Bargain week headline notes Ladies hats cut from five dollars to four forty and Children's hats reduced from two dollars to toe. Special sale on dames waists and skirts at Freedman's Department Store located at 17 Pennavente corner Spruce Street with marquee discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedman's Department Store
Pennavente
Spruce Street
Weather Report Today Says Fair With Umbrella Reminder
Prominent notice from Florey and Brooks on Jib Washington Avenue urges residents to bring umbrellas for repairs while waiting for service. Weather forecast shows fair conditions today.
Powell's Music Store Sells Upright Pianos
A fine upright piano is offered at Powell's Music Store for 149 dollars for graduating gifts. Norton's on Tate Powell & Co. opposite Hotel Jermyn advertises the best pianos with monthly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell's Music Store
Norton's
Hotel Jermyn
Tate Powell & Co
New Sec Cigar Klean Offered for Long Havana Tiller
An advertisement urges readers to try the New Sec cigar named Klean promising a long Havana tiller and featuring Wells's union crackers as a side. It promotes smoking the new Klean cigar and includes brief product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klean
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Oriental
Peice
Gruener & Co
Penal Giliata
Jew
Peru
Baby Bazaar
Ackawanna Vom
Aundry
Lewis Phadees
Margaret Jenkins
North Dockers Cob
Abe Lyringe
Deride Bay
Tlepkings
Marefie Lewis
Alfred Cracknell
Dit Mae
2 Deckers Court
Amon
and Mes
Fred Williamis
Teasdale
Lugerne County
West Scranton
James M. Powell
North Garfield Avenue
Ovennle M.thomas
North Main Avenue
Calvinistic Methodist Church
South Main Avenue
George Andres
Three Street
Maud Richards
Luc Ferne Street
David Jones
First Congregational Church
South
Lincoln Avenue
Miles Price
Anna M. Museelman
H. «. McDermott
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Yo Williams
Price
Imira
Buffalo
William KR. Davies
Mary Mann
Penn Avenue Church
KR. F. ¥. Pierce
Morris Goldemith
Howie Terni
Fowever
Challey Crathamel
Mireleton
Weston
Will Petit
Fievelay
Willan
Sumner Avenin
Hee Rater
Winiston
Jett
Tentar
Ui Nienfa
Lester Staplea
Lackawanna Hepital
Ely
Dietrely
Sawhee
Tome
Simeon Tong
Wilkes Marre
Ftnile
Wecaminala
Pais
Chester
Doerespomdett
Pitsburg
Pieschweter
BHP
Vanel
Wieser
Wilton DL Meeker
Lackawanna Teast and Safety Peat Company Mik
Sotinton
Teneely
Tennnsylvania Coal Com Mins
Enal
Lan Vietii
Linia
Techer
William Law Towne
Pittetonts Xeive
Jakereologiate
Coewell University
Prito
Mtaehontis
Nibe
New York
A Ratchman
Willian
Bowman
Meydedeyd
Hivarty
Wilkes Harte
Tetouan Hospital
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
John W. Buseh
Deydolin W. Munter
Kelly
Emily
Marion Colling
Linden Street
Board of Trade
Scranton Gas & Water Co
M. Robinson Brewery
Dr. Niles
New Road
Schwenker
Henry Schwenker
Meyer Lewis
Scrantom i
Casey Wholesale Liquor
Deak
Country Club
Wells
Central
Pennsylvania
Adams Avenue
Lawn, Timothy
Clover, Millett
Ie & Si
Penn
King Miller
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
Louis Arthur Watres
Orlando S. Johnson
Arthur 4. Christy
County Savings Bank
Court House Square
Scranton, PA
Triate
Holmes Electric Alarm Eyatom
J. A. Watres, Wim
F. Hallstead Everett Warren Joseph
Torso
Johnson EB
P. Kingsbury
Robinson Varien
Conrad
Gentleman's Furnishing Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Mason & Hamlin Co
Mason & Hamlin Piano
Morita Moszroswei
Mason & Hamlin
Arthur Nirisch
Evgone
Emil Paur
Condiyetor Philharmonia Orchestra
New York City
L. B. Powell & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!