West Scranton Welsh Congregational meeting highlights mission work
A large audience attended a union missionary meeting at the First Welsh Congregational church. Rev. David Jones introduced Rev. Charles Creegan Rev. T C Edwards and Rev. W C Wilcox who shared experiences from missionary fields and explained Congregational Society goals. Wilcox drew on his sixteen years among the Boers and referenced the Transvaal war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Congregational Church
Charles Creegan
T. C. Edwards
W. C. Wilcox
Union Missionary
David Jones
Charles C. Creegan
New York
Congregational Missionary Society
Kingston
Transvaal
Plymouth church supper set by M N O P R matrons
The Plymouth Congregational Church ladies with initials M N O P and R will serve supper this evening from 6 to 8. The menu costs five cents and includes corn fritters potato salad pressed chicken pickles bread and butter cake coffee and fruit. Brick ice cream will be an extra. The young ladies will offer home made candy for sale.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Double Wedding Fullfills Quiet Ransom Ceremony
Daniel D. Ralf and Miss H Betella P. Kresge, both of Ransom, wed at 10 yesterday in a Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church pastor Rev L R Foster officiated at the Kresge residence 210 North Hyde Park avenues with only immediate relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel D. Ralf
Hbetella P. Kresge
Ransom
L. R. Foster
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Misseus Kresge
North
Hyde Park Avenues
Wedding Bells Ring For Cartwright and Thoman
The ceremony took place yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Roberts with Rev Thomas de Gruchy officiating. Fred Cartwright of Traddock and Margaret Thoman of North Rebecca avenue plan to reside in Braddock after a wedding breakfast at the ceremony locale.
Pie Social Aids First Baptist Church Building Fund
A large crowd attended a pie social at Miss Anna Dagger’s South Main home with pie cake and coffee served by Mrs. Dagger and Mrs. Williams. Proceeds support the church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Anna Dagger
South Main Avenue
Misses Anna Dagger
Edith Williams
Change of Meeting Place for Local Churches
There will be no prayer meeting at First Baptist this evening. They will meet jointly with Washburn Street Presbyterian at 7.90 o'clock due to Rev. J. P. Moffat's absence because his son has a contagious illness. A union service is planned for Sunday with Rev. F. Matthews leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
J. P. Moffat
F. Matthews
Phi Delta Gamma formed by Washburn Street church ladies
Following the example of the church's young men, the Washburn Street Presbyterian ladies create a literary society named Phi Delta Gamma. Officers elected include President Mrs. Marty Neimeyer, Vice President Ella M. Sanders, Treasurer Gertrude Barrowman, Recording Secretary Mabel G. Yeat, Financial Secretary Emma M. Frankerithe, and Clara FE. Sanders as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Phi Delta Gamma
Marty Neimeyer
Ella M. Sanders
Gertrude Barrowman
Mabel G. Yeat
Emma M. Frank
Clara FE. Sanders
Funeral rites held for Mary Gallagher at St Patrick’s
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Gallagher were largely attended at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rev. J. B. Whelan celebrated a high mass of requiem and interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers Patrick Maloney John Carroll Stephen Carroll A J Garrett A J Healey and William Ruane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gallagher
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
J. B. Whelan
Cathedral
Patrick Maloney
John Carroll
Stephen Carroll
A. J. Garrett
A. J. Healey
William Ruane
St Brenden's Council to Celebrate Five Year Anniversary
St Brenden's council of the Young Men's Institute marks five years with an evening celebration in Mears hall. Members will gather at the council rooms before marching to the hall in a body as Lawrence's orchestra provides the music and Caterer Hanley serves the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden’s
Young Men's Institute
Mears Hall
Hanley
Lawrence
All Wool White Blankets on Annual Sale
Advertises white wool blankets in multiple sizes with jacquard borders and handsome appearance. Lists regular values from four to seven dollars and sale prices ranging from around 4 to 5 dollars, highlighting heavy extra large options and high quality all wool varieties.
Colored Blanket Values in Heavy Wool Sale
Mixed grey wool blankets with fancy borders offered at reduced sale prices. Items include 11-4 grey all wool, 10-4 fine wool grey, and VW-4 heavy blankets with values ranging from 2.05 to 5.00, features noted as heavy, elegant borders, and clear color.
Scarlet Blanket Sale Prices Highlighted
Advertises 16 4 pure wool scarlet blankets at 3.25 during sale and 11 4 at 5.00. Fancy lap robes offered at sale price from regular 1.55 each. Listings emphasize quality and discount ranges for these textiles.
Funeral for Patrick Crane at St. Patrick’s Church
The funeral of the late Patrick Crane will be held this afternoon from his Twenty-first Street home to St. Patrick's Church at 2 o'clock. Short services will follow, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Burial will be made in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Patrick Crane
Twenty-first Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Cathedral
Fire destroys barn on Luzerne street in McHah property
Fire early yesterday morning leveled a barn behind the McHah property on Luzerne street while Franklins and Columbias answered the alarm. Community groups from St Patrick's and St Brenden's plan meetings, and a Belle Vue church supper was announced. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan host a visitor, and a newborn son was reported for Fil Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHah
Luzerne Street
Franklins
Columbias
David J. Morgan
North Sumner Avenue
Mita Lucy Piltz
Hawley
St. Patrick's Church
St. Brenden’s
Bellevue
Fil Houser
W. Co
Misa Westcott
St. Patrick’s
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Tragedy Strikes Grambo Family With Dual Funeral Loss
In South Scranton Mr and Mrs Frank Grambo of Pittston avenue mourn the double death of their children Tillie 10 and Katie 6 years. both died after prolonged illness from scarlet fever. Katie's funeral is set for this afternoon at 2 with services at the home by Rev George Stopper and burial at the German Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grambo
Pittston Avenue
Tillie
Katie
George Stopper
St. Mary's
Obits and notices from a Scranton area page
The late Mrs. Charles Hart was laid to rest at Cathedral cemetery after a Palm Street funeral and a St. John’s mass. The McCrea family also held a service for their child at St. Mary’s German church and German Catholic cemetery. Misses Hewley and Tierney visit Pittston friends. Thomas Healey leaves Scranton Brewing for Pawtucket Providence. Mrs. Henry Sielin and grandson Master Harry Siglin return from Brooklyn visit. Address orders to C J Sharkey Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hart
Cathedral
Palm Street
St. John's Church
M. J. Fleming
William
Robert McCrea
Car Avenue
St. Mary's
Mary Hewley
Ruth A. Tierney
Stone Avenue
Pittston
Thomas Healey
Scranton Brewing Company
Pawtucket
I. L
Michael Hana
Henry Sielin
Harry Siglin
Pittston Avenue
J. J. Kennedy
Brooklyn
N.Y
Five Men Arrested After Monday Night Disturbance
Anthony Darkey Joe Killarkus John Skimage John Markus and William Atebarge were arrested by four policemen on Charles Street for a drunken brawl and disturbance. They appeared before Alderman Myers for a hearing and were fined 10 each, paid, and discharged with a reprimand. Deposits at No 23 school for the week ending Dec 4 were unusually large, with Professor J J Costello 125 and Miss Teresa Catile 60 among the totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Darkey
Joe Killarkus
John Skimage
John Markus
William Atebarge
Charles Street
Myers Yeasterday
No. 23
J. J. Costello
Teresa C.atile
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute Gaining Popularity
A new preparation called GRAIN-O made from pure grains is placed in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is said to agree with delicate stomachs and taste nearly like coffee, costing about 4 cents per package and marketed as beneficial for children.
Local Elections Advance in Crawford County Ward One
Voters and candidates in Crawford County’s First Ward prepare for primaries on Saturday December 14 from 4 to 7 p m. Registration closes next Saturday night at Alderman Fidler’s office. Alex Simpson Jr withdraws from select council race leaving Finlay Rees and John McDonald to contend. Edward Fidler and John K Jones announced for alderman. Parish events include Providence Methodist fair December 7 with music and booths and Providence Presbyterian festival with candy, ice cream, and turkey dinner. Various social gatherings notable including Excelsior Dancing class and Modoc Social Club activities. Caroline Williams of Brooklyn visiting North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kata
Jordan
Katie O'Royle
Ella O'Royle
B. M. Norton
First Ward
Alderman Fidler
Alex. Simpson, Jr
Select Council
Finlay Rees
John McDonald
Edward Fidler
John K Jones
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Annie Flowell
May Guest
Louw Constantine
Charles Shook
Leona
Louisa Hartzell
Lulu Griffin
Alice Munn
Carl, Malph
Frank McDonald
Providence Presbyterian Church
Excelsior
St. Mary’s Hall
Modoc
Workingmen’s Hall
North Main Avenue
Mies Caroline Williamm
Brooklyn
Dunmore Presbyterian Bazaar Opens Second Night
Last evening at 7 o clock the Presbyterian bazaar in the Odd Fellows building opened its second night of entertainment and Christmas novelty sales for church members and neighbors. The program featured only musical selections with the chorus performing Soldiers in the Park and Pickaninnies. The young men serving refreshments did so capably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Odd Fellows
Dunmore lodge BRTB announces 1926 officers
The officers for the ensuing year at Dunmore lodge No 382 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen include Master W J Coetello, vice master J B Lorenz, secretary F H Bogart, financial secretary M B OHara, joural agent J P Lorenz. The grievance committee comprises M B OHara H P dum and F H Bogart.
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Dunmore Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
W. J. Coetello
J. B. Lorenz
F. H. Bogart
M. B. O'Hara
J. P. Lorenz
H. P. .Dum
Ladies' Aid Meeting At Mrs Nye Home
The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church meets at Mrs Nye's home on South Blakely street Thursday afternoon at 2 40. The local branch No 144 L C B A will elect officers tomorrow evening. All members are requested to be present. The newly elected Masonic lodge officers will be installed Monday evening Dec 18 at the lodge rooms over J G Bone Son's drug store. A banquet will be served to members and visitors after the installation.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Local Visitors Return Home From Pittston and Philadelphia
Mrs Edward Naucle and their daughter Dorothy of Pittston returned home after a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Sanders on North Blakely street. Mrs Henry Weber and her son Clayton of Harper street are in Philadelphia visiting friends. Miss Mamie Johnson of Pittston is spending the week in town as the guest of Miss Emily Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Naucle
Httl
Dorothy
Pittston
Frank Sanders
North Blakely Street
Henry Weber
Clayton
Harper Street
Philadelphia
Mamie Johnson
Emily Flynn
Obituary notices list multiple local deaths and services
Mrs. Kate Lord wife of Contractor Charles N Lord died suddenly yesterday at her home North Washington avenue. The funeral will be at 1 p m Thursday from the house and interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery Esther age 4 years 4 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel B Powell of Jackson Street died at midnight Monday interment this afternoon in Washburn street cemetery funeral will be private Mrs Lawrence Reed of 12 Palm Street died Monday aged 40 after a short illness funeral today services at 8 interment at Cathedral cemetery Mrs Follward Keelly died yesterday at 2 Preparrect avenue widow survived by two sons Thomas and John F funeral announcements to follow.
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Farr
John P. Davis
North Ninth Street
Kate Lord
Charles N. Lord
North
Washington Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Esther
Samuel B. Powell
Jackson Street
Washburn Street
Lawrence Reed
Hi2
Palm Street
John
Cathedral
Follward Keelly
Preapect Avenue
Thomas
John F
The Islands of the Sell and Earth’s Wastes
Theron G. Osborne writes from Boston Transcript about global liberty and the fight for freedom. The author envisions nations marching toward light and liberty, urging men and freedom to lead, and to strike shackles both left and right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron G. Osborne
Boston Transcript
Death of Miss Esther Craig Shocks Bothmore School
Students of Bothmore Latin and Scientific mourn the death of Esther Craig a bright capable pupil and aid to classmates. A classroom tribute and a committee to draft resolutions follow her loss. The football banner and new ball are postponed. a bi monthly literary society meeting, a football game recap, and student notes fill ongoing pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothmore Latin and Scientific
Esther Craig
Miss Craig
Miss Gregg
Sophmore Latin
Scientific
Craig
Howell
Tropp
Hyde Park team challenges Dunmore High on Washburn Street
The Mysterious Eleven of Hyde Park challenge the first team of Dunmore High School to a contest on Hyde Park grounds near the air shaft on Washburn Street. G Williams captains Hyde Park.
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Hyde Park
Dunmore High School
Washburn Atreet
G. Williams
Green Ridge Church and Community Notices
Green Ridge Presbyterian church hosts a church social after Wednesday prayer meeting inviting all members. Green Ridge Lodge plans officer elections next Monday. Carrs home-made mint and pure lard advertised. Choirs and classes prepare a holiday cantata at Green Ridge. Asbury Methodist church choirs rehearse Christmas music led by W H Lanyon. Telephone exchange rooms enlarged for two new suites. Annual Green Ridge library sale set for this Friday with crafts and gift items. Mr and Mrs J H Peward and son Horace return from work trip in Susquehanna county. Pure milk advertised at Green Ridge market. Young People Society Christian Endeavor meeting noted.
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Ald Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Green Ridge Market
Green Ridge Lodge
Carr
G. FL Whittemore
Mra. Kennedyv
Mise Nicol
Delaware Street
Bar le Duc
Asbury Methodisc
Repiacopal Church
W. H. Lanyon
Blue Point
Howell's
Dickson Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Green
Gale
J. H. Peward
Horace
Orlands
Busquehanna County
Young People's Society
Christian Findeaver
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West
Scranton
Union Missionary Meeting OF Congregationalists
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
For
Malin Avesus
PHI Delta Gamma Society
Mrs. Gallagher
Globe Warehouse
Scott & Bownee
South Scranton
South Side
Central City
C. J. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
North Scranton
Dunmore
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Presbyterian Church
NEWSY
Voice OF Freedom
Munyon
Literary Society
Paul Williame
Sophmore
Binghamton High School
de Bow
Vaughn
DeBow
Oliver Williams
Seine
Boveno Board
Shakespeare
John Price
Pike County
Mr. Price
Sporsman
Vine Street
Wyoming Avenue
Skinner Manufacturing Co
Brice
Ipecus
Sacco
Cugere
Field
Eugenne Field Monument
Pield Flowers
Lund
Beck
the Book of the
Wen
Eee Anal
Les
Eurene Piet
Egene Pield
Monroe St
Chicago
Green Ridge
Breclal
Wm. A. Brady
Satan
Arthur C Alston
Marle Corelli
Acadey
Bena & Weis
Lessees
Lung
Clever Company
Ranertoinn
Man of Warn
Matinees Daily
Wineeways
Sand
Rose Sydell
London Belles
BON Ton Big
Extravaganza
Oh Reed
M.D
Aera
Aif
Rarhoogie & Murtet
Vailita
Stapolaocy
Matthews Bros
H. C. Fanderson, Drugglote
Green Wider Presbyterian Church
Charles 8. Meas
Miss Knapp
Miss Waterman
DP. J. Phils Lipa
Green Hidge
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