West Scranton Eisteddfod Under Welsh Congregational Church
The West Scranton eisteddfod will be held under the Welsh Congregational Church Sunday school on New Year’s afternoon and evening January 1 190%. Judges include Prof. Tom Thorburn and Rev Ro S. Jones. Competitions cover recitations and songs for all ages with various Welsh and English entries. Entries must be submitted to the secretary by December 25. A separate note mentions a christening and a recent assault with $800 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Congregational Church
Elwethd Gress
Musse
Tom Thorburn
A. Oy
Ro S. Jones
D. D
G. W. Powell
Morfudd
Norma
Masquerade Given by Mr and Mrs Niles for Daughter Eve
Mr and Mrs Charles Niles of Oxford street hosted a masquerade party in honor of their daughter Eva. The event featured singing and dancing with many guests listed including Margret Nolan Annie Nolan Ell M Nolan Daisy Clark Carrie Floyd Sadie Goodwin Gertrude Floyd Bessie Yaple Mae Niles Laura Goodwin Effie Thornton Jennie Carsie Niles Mrs Goodwin Mr and Mrs Niles and several men led by Thomas C Reed Temiya Howells Joseph Davies Godfrey Goodwin Mr Baylis Howard Davies Arthur Peters Bert Dever Will Deyoe Wille Aswell William Walsh and Joseph Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Niles
Oxford Street
Eiva
Margret Nolan
Annie Nolan
Ell M. Nolan
Daisy Clark
Carrie Floyd
Sadie Goodwin
Gertrude Floyd
Bessie Yaple
Mae Niles
Laura Goodwin
Effie Thornton
Jennie
Carsie Niles
Goodwin
Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. Niles and the Messrs, Thomas C. Reed
Temiya Howells
Joseph Davies
Godfrey Goodwin
Mr. Baylis
Howard Davies
Arthur Peters
Bert Dever
Will Deyoe
Wille Aswell
William Walsh
Joseph Nolan
Defamatory remarks arrest in Sibley case of Mrs Magele Weed
Mrs. Magele Weed of Sibley was arrested on Alderman Kellow's warrant at Mrs. Clara Barry's instance for making defamatory remarks. Weed waived a hearing and posted $500 bail before Squire Holland. George Wummell, who created a dis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magele Weed
The
Sibley
Alderman Kellow
Clara Barry
Weed
Squire Holland
George Wummell
Funeral of Mrs John Terra Jones Held In Local Home
Rev Jones Beyninger officiated at the funeral for Mrs John Terra Jones yesterday afternoon. A Natlenke resident born in West Scranton she was well known here. Service took place at Edmund Mores home on Hynon street and she was buried in Washburn street cemetery. Pallbearers were James Jones John H Jones Thomas Miles John Jones James Williams and Charles Searle.
Birthday party honors Miss Hebern and Miss Jones
Miss Myrtle Hallett hosted friends at her Garfield Avenue home to honor Miss Augusta Hebern of Dutaston. A birthday party for Miss Hilsie Jones of Keyser Avenue drew many young people to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hallett
Garfield Avenue
Augusta Hebern
Duttston
Hilsie Jones
Keyser Avenue
Evening church and club events announced
This evening features a regular weekly prayer meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church with Rev J Wrightnour newly elected pastor of First Baptist present. The Sons of Cambria Republican club meets at Cooperative hall at 7 00 pm to select a committee for plans on an eisteddfod on St Patrick's day March 17 10.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
J. & Wrightnour
Flrst Baptist Church
Sons of Cambria Republican Club
Cooperative Hall
St. Patrick's Day
Local society notes and misfortunes fill afternoon report
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock in the parsonage of the Bimp fel Methodist Episcopal church Rev H C MebDermont officiated at a wedding ceremony before a short reception in Danville after a wedding trip the Chropper and Crabbe bowling club results mention a Victorians win Barney McRomnot injured at Briggs shot plant and Robert Roberts underwent appendectomy at Scranton Private hospital with favorable progress John T Jones arrested on assault charge Interment set for J J Granville at Washburn street cemetery St David's Guild met at St Andrew church William Thomas injured his left hand at Clift works requiring ten stitches
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Pirenta
Cen Mint GW
Jenkins
Robert Roberts
Bauth
Wuthe Scranton
John T. Jones
Rynon Street
Millar
Granville
Slinprorn
Washburn Street
W.tague
St. Andrew Guild
St. David’ Episcopal Church
William Thomas
Swetland Street
Clift Works
Personal paragraphs from West Scranton social notes
Mia and Arthur Bunning with daughter visited West Scranton relatives then left for New York to see Mr and Mrs Tot Beynon. Others: Fred W Paff goes hunting in WitHamapori with friends. Mattie Mughes and Mattie Poole return from Wilkes Barre. Anna Lewis returns from Wilkes Barre. John Davis and family move to North Scranton. Patrolman JH Bradshaw on vacation in New York. Leah Samuel confined at home. Therlow Brown ill with meningitis. William Lewis returns from West Scranton visit. James Williams returns from Hallstead. Arthur Kresge returns from West Pittston. Lettie Wagstaff hosts G M A tea. Bertha and Maud Crawford ill at North Lincoln. George Milnes visiting from Clarksburg. Thomas Evans resumes duties after trip to New York. Colonial Club installs officers: Reese Jenkins president. Stanley J Lewis vice president. Silas Powell recording secretary. Evan Jones financial secretary. W T Gibbs treasurer. trustees George Hill Peter Young Will Thomas.
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Mia
Arthur Bunning
WestScranton
Tot Beynon
New York
Fred W. Paff
Archhbald Mines
WitHamapori
Mattie Mughes
Mattie Poole
Wilkes-Barre
Anna Lewis
South Main Avenue
John Davis
Freeman Avenue
North Scranton
T. Bradshaw
Emily Sutton
South Rebecca Avenue
Jessie Fellow
Chestnut Street
Honesdale
William Edwards
Lafayette Street
Leah Samuel
Dodie Avenue
Therlow Brown
Jackson Street
William Lewis
Allentown
West Scranton
James Willams
Hallstead
Arthur Kresge
West Pittston
Lettie Wagstaff
West Locust Street
Bertha
Maud Crawford
North Lincoln Avenue
George Milnes
Clarksburg
West Virginia
North Main Avenue
Thomas Evans
West Side Bank
Colonial Club
Washington Hall
Reese Jenkins
Stanley J. Lewis
Silas Powell
Evan Jones
W. T. Gibbs
George Hill
Peter Young
Will Thomas
North Scranton social notes include church event and visits
Mrs Jane Geehan of Jessup visits North Main relatives while others travel. The Women's Christian Temperance union meets Thursday at 1921 North Main Ave. Miss Edith Brace recovers from illness. Sunshine club hosts Olive Mead on Parker Street. Provisions for Providence Presbyterian church dinner and turkey supper shared with tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children. Several locals travel or visit Philadelphia Syracuse and Honesdale.
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Jane Geehan
Jessup
North Main Avenue
Marshal Preston
Court Street
Grant Pederick
Jermyn
Daniel Davis
Sumnit Avenue
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Sarah E. Gardner
Edith Brace
William Street
Olive Mead
Sunshine Club
Parker Street
Mead Heglon
H. Mead
Syracuse
N.Y
Irene Gimes
Warner Street
Myre
Depew
Jeremyn
Aly
Mus
Gomer Jiames
Warren Street
Mary Edwards
Warren
Philadelphia
Dmnmiunel
Providence Presbyterian Church
Oeelawk
Alys
George Wilder
Honesdale
Silkman
Binghamton
N. Y
Sesse Sickler
Brooks Trauger
Noberts Avenues
Mul City
Ladies' Aid meeting at Dudley Street Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Dudley Street Baptist Church will meet at the pastor Rev. H. P. Bast's home on Leeting Avenue this afternoon. A full attendance is hoped as important business is to be transacted. George Srize of the Septuhe company returns from a week long hunt in Bike County Nevada. HW. C. McDermott of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church preached a sermon at the special evangelistic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dudley Street
H. P. Bast
Leeting Avenue
George Srize
Septuhe Company
Bike County
Nev
HW. C. McDermott
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Farewell to Hartnoll as he sails for England
A large crowd gathered at the Methodist Episcopal church that night to hear and express deep interest. Fred Hartnoll, longtime resident, prepares to depart for England seeking improved health. M Z Scott joins Crystal Laundry to oversee local interests. HM Carr hosts visiting parents from Prompton during the week.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Stein
Laula Eagle
Drinker Street
Fred Hartnoll
England
Hartnoll
M. Z. Scott
Crystal Laundry
HM. C. Carr
Brook Street
Prompton
Junger Maennerchor Concert Planned in South Scranton
South Scranton announces a Tuesday December 1 concert by the Junger Maennerchor at the Hickory Street German Presbyterian parish house. The group, noted prize winners, aims to elevate local male singing and will offer refreshments after the event.
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Junger Maennerchor
Hickory Street
Florence Helriegel
New South Side Bank
Lackawinna Tie
Thomas c. Jordan
Palm Stream
Central Railroad
Palm Street
St. John's Church
Cathedral
Joseph Slocum
John Anderege
Pike County
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
John Hahn
Birch Street
Fred Weller
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lizzie Schwartz
Carbondale
Schley
Obituary for William I. Thomas in Scranton churchdeacon
William I. Thomas of 8 North Lyde Park Avenue died at 1 yesterday morning at his sister’s home in Carbondale. A longtime West Scranton resident and Jackson Street Baptist deacon, he belonged to Griffin Post, G A R. Survived by wife, two daughters Mia Clark and Sadie Thomas, and son Robert Thomas. Funeral at Jackson Street Baptist Church at 2 tomorrow. burial in Washburn Street Cemetery.
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William I. Thomas
Lyde Park Avenue
Sarah Thomas
Carbondale
West Scranton
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Mia
Arthur Clark
Sadie Thomas
Robert Thomas
Washburn Street
Funeral for Evan Williams Set for Tomorrow
The funeral will be from his home on South Main Avenue tomorrow afternoon. Services will be in First Baptist Church, with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Williams
South Main Avenue
First Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Doctor Helps Poor Family After Charity Operation
A Baltimore physician, Dr Howard A Welly, known for Bible study, secretly funds a poor mother’s hospital surgery after a grateful daughter recalls his past kindness. The envelope reveals “Paid in full” for six weeks board and medical charges, a gift from a generous traveler.
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Howard A. Welly
Baltimore
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church
Nien
Hady
Oveturn Mall
Uut
Iytaw Place
Wi Hin
Pam
Tomlin
Wanator Lam
Ead
Lawyer Receives Bill for A Stolen Roast from Butcher
A barber-like anecdote notes Astor, a Englewood lawyer, told to bill the dog owner after a ten-pound roast beef was stolen by a dog. The butcher issues a bill. Astor replies with a $10 legal fee for the matter, leaving $5 due to him. The tale ends with the butcher puzzled.
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Astor
Englewood
Histowe
Forest City notes show illness relief and civic changes
Forest City reports Mrs. W F Hullok has improved after a serious illness. Teachers may travel to Washington for a Lith event, granting the district a three weeks Christmas vacation. Borough building occupancy continues and two attorneys relocate their offices. John Alexander to occupy first floor storefront this week.
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the &Cranton Tribune
Forest City
W. F. Hullok
Washington
John Alexander
Boy Injured From Sleigh Crash At Telegraph Pole
A Look-ahead report states resident Rovlek Weyearodl of 628 Orchard Street was injured yesterday at Lackawinning Hospital after a sleigh accident. The boy suffered a fractured thigh when thrown from his sleigh and struck a telegraph pole on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eed Rovlek
Residjing
Orchard Street
Muiday
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Parent
Mr G G Wagner of Springcrave Pa reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy calms his child during illnesses. He notes the remedy is pleasant to take and quickly cures coughs, easing the parent's patience during troublesome times.
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G. G. Wagner
Springcrave
Chamberlain
Gale Tay
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Meriilin Street
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Game Keeper
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Four Lukins
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Cheratioe Sopra
Adata & Dain
Coakley & McBride
Snefis
Deportes
Ward
Ith Gray
Brighe Gianologice
Star Theatre
ALF
G. Herrington
Manger
Irwin
Scranton Tribune
Lyceum Theatre
Frank L. Perleys
Merry Musical
Taeathe
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IDAY
J. Wesley Rosenquest
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Robert
Emmet
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Uncle Tom
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