West Scranton Sermon Highlights and Social Notes
The West Scranton church page covers Rev. W R Davis delivering the evening sermon and Rev. W J Ford speaking in the morning. It notes the marriage of Miss Gwennie Davis of Bellevue and Harry Bennett of South Main Avenue by Rev. William Davis and lists attendees and society notes from the Bellevue Welsh Presbyterian Church and local Baptist services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ford
Gwennie Davis
Bellevue
Harry Bennett
South Main Avenue
William Davis
Excommunicated Congregation At First Pap Hist Church
A damaged OCR recounts a church gathering where Lott congregations faced excommunication amid morning events led by Phew Bob Mathews. An evening address featured Connie Ingate and a Ladies Aid society formed. The piece lists reception duties and names several organizers and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mathews
Connie
WP. Mathews
Robbery in Crossan Court Leaves Elizabeth Summerhill Distressed
The article describes Elizabeth Summerhill, aged years, being robbed after a collecting trip near Crossan Court. The thief searched her pockets for cash, removing 50 cents, then fled after changing direction. A description of the suspect could not be obtained, and the incident follows a pattern of street theft in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Summerhill
Crossan Court
Ae Min
Miner Injured On Betegs Mine Worksite
Hert Williams of Washburn Street is hurt at the Betegs mine after finishing his shift when his horse refuses to stop. He is taken home by workmen who find his condition serious and call for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ali
Eon
Willian Pnrvis
Pastoe
Bellewie
Ohurcr
Ain
St. Matthew
Kingdom of Heaven
Poree
Davis
Hert Williams
Washburn Street
Saturdas
Haan
Megelibae
Petlow
Delegates to American Federation of Haber Convention
A reception this evening in St Pnevids for delegates attending the American Federation convention. Pheavai will be honored. United Mine Workers of America and several prominent libel speakers are expected, including President John Mitel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pnevid’s Tiile
American Federation of Haber
Pheavai
Fnelaree of Torahs
Tr Tai
Wes
United Mine Workers of America Fois
John Mitel
Prides Evening Bathers Elect Odd Slate Of Officers
On Prides evening a group elected a slate of officers including a mistress secretary treasurer and various aides. Names such as Mrs Slats Laesher Mame Daxter and Margaret Nolan appear among the listed positions and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses ‘Taylor
Slats Laesher
Mame Daxter
Artie Gordon
Mise Margaret Nolan
al. Login
Witre Tien
Abusselmans
Oo Maloy
Dele Fave
Margaret Nolani Atternate
Haniin
Local Gossip Reveals Surprise Marriage News
The text shows a fragmentary notice about a marriage involving individuals named Dhavie, Dellowaie, Seth Marin, and Phew. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. No verifiable dates, places, or organizations are present in readable form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerainis
Miss Ciwert
Ie Dhavie
Dellowaie
Gad
Seth Marin Gevenvine
Tye
Phew
Puis
Annual Display Christmas Gift Wares and Toys
A extensive holiday catalog lists noual assortments of toys and dolls, bric a brac, clocks, jewelry, art needlework, cushions, head rests, bedroom furniture, draperies, pictures, knit goods, gloves, neckwear, handkerchiefs, men’s furnishings, cosmetics, manicure sets, leather goods, and perfumery. Boxes and gift sets in many styles priced to appeal to fashionables. Numerous other items fill the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Mellevue Welalh Ceareitiistt Wedding Notice
An informal church ceremony at Methodist venue celebrates a marriage between relatives and close friends. Guests convey warm wishes and happiness for the couple as they begin their life together.
Sunday church services and community meetings reported
Linton Methodist Diposeopal notes crowded services with Rev. BH Meir Nit preaching two sermons from A Cure for Many and The Way of the Century. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at the church Parlor. Washburn Street Presbyterian hosted Rev. John Moffat for a Freedsmen's board service with collections aiding that cause. Trustees to meet. Bertha da Monte Missionary prayer meeting and discharge of duties. Lincon club plans candy sale to aid the talent fund. Bible school Christmas exercises announced with proceeds to the CHO treasurer Crittenden. Upsilon fraternity gathering in their room for a New Year music event under Plymouth church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Methodist
Meir Nit
Rlev. McDermott
Woman's Home
John 1 Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Bertha da Monte Missionary Society
CHO
Mr. Crittenden
Othe Poston
Oh Upsilon
Eelock Sharp
Piatbtic
Anna Musien
Reebok
Plymouth Church
New Yours
Funeral notices recounting multiple deaths and services
A chaotic obituary page records layings in Holy Ross Clireh and at the Washburn Street site. Names include Martha Pembridge of 431 North Martin Avenue and Ann Reese of Luverne Street with pastors delivering elegies and interments at local churches and cemeteries. Additional notices mention Thomas Majer of Fellows Street and a child of Joseph on Phaciniyphen Street with services held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sativa Cerna
Ootehoek
Holy Ross Clireh
Fuenerat
B. Heban
Hinde de Othe Washburn Stree
Abertion At & Ovbeck
Ann Reese
Gremer Tleese
Luverne Street
PM Mathews
Washburn
Reniers
MleSweeney
Jrer Diggin Ter
Ales
Mati Sullivan
Noro
Vie
Joseph
Sebel
Vthomas Majer
Striet
Community religious meetings and performances area update
Reading OCR fragment describes multiple church activities in the area. The Woman's Missionary Society program at Shipson Methodist, a choir performance by a local chorus, and a planned event at Laceum with a piano and violin quartet. Also mentions a talk by speakers from Dunmore and Cheen idea, with notes about dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foot
Mergianm
Efoo
Joe Dave Deen
Woman's Theme Missionary Society
Shipson Methodist
Ehaareh
Livhios
Hhoril Society
Cerder Che Cieiont
Thorn
Dayal Hiighis
Almerice
Bhouwehten
Dunmore
Dev
Bateman
Cheenidee
Israel
Waukig Pei
Pads Ehupeb
Dunmore Monthly School Proceedings and Resignations
Regular monthly meeting notes show salary fixes for Prof. Costello Wie at 8 dollars monthly and other payroll details. The secretary and president were instructed to close the school on December 24 for a break. resignations of Allis, Mitgers Aeon were noted, and miscellaneous bills totaling 4724.72 were ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baturdus
Moser
Digeerty
Kevin
Gibbons
Costello
Niemeyer
Allis
Turdy
Local notices and society items from Oneonta area
The town reports on residents and events including marriage announcements for Margery Helen and Charles Sweet on November 10, room changes for Mrs Sweet and Miss Linretta Snyder and Miss Laura O Hare. It lists undelivered letters and various social gatherings hosted by the Ladies Aid Society and Presbyterian church, noting local community activity and movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onis
Sweet
Mary Clerrity
Rita Mure May
Biel
Mosere
Thimgreriv
Tewit Favering
Misa Gerrity
Gibbons and
Plinnetty
Mifinin
Linretta Snyder
Abe
Mrs. Sweet
Laura O' Hare
Margery Helen
Charles Sweet
Oneonta
sweet-Ludwig
Stev
T Sweet
Miss den
Sweet le
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western
Hiye
John Buchchin
Tiaunson Avenue
John Corey
James Castle
Ward Street
Peter Cornish
Adime Avenue
Larch Street
Albert Carter
Patrick Chine
Wilbhin Street
James Dobson
Grove Street
W. HL Hull
Thomas McAndrew
Martha Maddox
D. W. Oakley
Arthur Seeley
BB. Sickler
M. W. Chembertin
Joseph Solliding Hive
Tinnley
Funeral for Mrs Mery J Mewer in Green Ridge
Funeral services for Mrs Mery J Moyer were held on East Market Street with Rev George Cure of Providence Methodist Episcopal Church officiating and a church quartet singing. Pallbearers included local men, followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
B. Moyer
East Market Street
Mery J Mewer
Stephen Moyer
George Cure
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Pallbowers
Checange Teney
Anthony Long
John Widener
Nerles Charlton
Edwin Pearce
Willumble
Forest HU Cemetery
Meyer
Hunt
Pornas
Moyer
Providence Methodist Eipiscopadl Ohurveh
Ghureh
Eny
T. Nywhart
Snimuel Himshue
Northcvipeton
Doh Richards
Taster
Hus Don
Cehildren
Sewanton
Dee
Toni
Plis
Teaver
Social and church notes from Factoryville and Monsey area
Missihi Toney of Monsey avenue spent weekend with friends at Factoryville. The gram department No. 2T, with teacher Prat James Bo Pawker, enjoyed an outing to Char Chiteon and back on Little Rhobert. W. F. Osenbeaugh hosted his Sunday school class at 1402 Chouse avenue with recitations by Lida Osenbach and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missihi Toney
Monsey Avenue
Factoryville
Prat
James Bo Pawker
Osleigh
Chars Chiteon
Pvndiay Ufbernea
Little Rhobert
Mra A. Co. Thomason
Green Ridge
Lib
Wyoring Avenue
W. FP. Osenbeaugh
Chouse Avenue
Guimen
Penstermacher
Mise Crice
Bessie Stackhouse
Lida Osenbach
Nellie Brundage
Nellie Davis
Nellie Hell
Blineh Conger
Drustile Philips
Girace Stackhouse
Hessle Stackhouse
Mstella Alvord
Lissie Krink
Hose Buckingham
Janet Gardner
Grave Oxenbsoch
Pearl Osenbach
W. F. Osenbach
South Scranton Edifice Marks Fourteenth Anniversary
Special services at the Hickory Street German Presbyterian church celebrated the 14th anniversary of the present building opened in 1888. Rev. William A. Nordt preached on Lord I have loved the habitation of thy house. Large attendance and a debt-free congregation accompanied a final collection. Parish house work delayed by bad weather, likely completion by late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Street
William A. Nordt
Christmas Tree Preparations Across Local Churches
Multiple churches and societies outline plans for holiday festivities and Christmas trees. German Presbyterian on Hickory Street appoints committees for a community social, tree display, and Santa activities for children. German Sunday school and English services schedule children events on Christmas Day and Thursday evening respectively. Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue hosts Sunday school and Christmas tree activities on December 26. Christ Lutheran, Cedar Adventist Methodist Episcopal, St. Paul’s Lutheran, and German Methodist Episcopal churches prepare programs. St Mary’s and St John’s invite children to Santa Christ’s generosity with a generous spread anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geman Presbyterian
Hickory Street
Santa Chats
Church of Peace
Praspeet Avenue
Sunddiay School
Christ Lutheran Church
Cedar Adventure Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Lutheran
Prospect Avenue
St. Mary's
St. John’s
Sante Chius
Wagon Collision Near Pittston Avenue Causes Scare
A wagon owned by Matthews and son collided with a car on Pittston Avenue between Crenet and Pour streets. The horse suffered the worst injuries and was knocked down but not seriously hurt. the driver escaped unhurt and the wagon driver returned home after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane
Vsli Acelent
Abbout S30
Pooi
Hunting Party Returns With Large Season Bag
Joseph Staci returns from Pike and Wayne Counties with the season’s largest bag including deer quail and rabbits. Slocum and Dippre rode west for a sleigh trip that ended when a runaway caused a crash. no serious injuries but a cutter required hospital care. The piece also notes local church meetings and a Christmas Glee festival planned for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Staci
Lays
Khamwe
Pike
Wiayne
Mr Slocum
Eliass
Joseph Sloctw
Charles Dippre
Wheelwrights
Willian Newdi, Jr
Newark
N. A
Obituary Notices of Local Residents Include Resignations and Deaths
Obituary item notes the death of Mrs. John Edwards of Lugerne Street and the burial of a man born in West Hamilton on April 23, 1527 who moved to Servanton after retirement. The deceased, descended from Colonel John Jenkins, leaves a wife, a son, and a daughter. The funeral arrangements followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spapeps
Pita
Deveised
West Hilteton
Servanton
John Jenkins
George Sharpe
AL Www
Jackson
Wilkes-Barre
Hater
Local Obituaries Compile Family Losses and Funeral Details
Multiple notices recount deaths and funeral plans in the city. Mrs Helen Edwards dies within minutes after a stroke at home. buried Washburn Street Cemetery. Philip Langan died at Moses Taylor Hospital. funeral at James Lungan residence. John Williams, 60, Bellevue resident, dies. services to be held with Washburn Street Cemetery interment. Bridget Vardy dies at sister’s home Theodore Street. four sisters and one brother survive. Holy Rosary Church service. Martin Abe Giulie dies at Keyser Avenue home. funeral at Holy Rosary Church and Hyde Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howards
Edwards
Jennie
Harry
Edward
de Gruchy
Henninger
Will Offichate
Washburn Street Cemetery
Philip Langan
Moses ‘Taylor
James Lungun
Rock Street
John II. Williams
Bellevue
Mr. Williams
Bertha
Brretta
May
Gethen
Maisons
Washburn Ahreel CeMmnebery
Bridget Vardy
Patrick Flanaghan
Theodore Street
Patrick Flanaghia
Kate O'Neill
Michael Gilboy
John Gilboy
John Poy
Wilike Phice
Holy Rosary Church
Tate Martin Abe- Giulie
Keyser Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic
Ladies Night at Providence Presbyterian Social Rooms North Scranton
The North Scranton eyranton Men’s Society hosts a ladies night at Providence Presbyterian social rooms with Mr and Mrs Dixie and guests performing monologues dialogues and songs. The program includes My Sweethearts Love Will Find the Way and My Cousin Ella’s Visit with Walkenshaw orchestra and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyranton Men's Society
Providence Presbyterian
Henry
Pdixie
Sisson
Mrs. Dixie
Oscar PL Sisson
Esther Wallace
Jackson
FL RE. Tracy
Esa. T . Morgan
Clarence Steel
Walkenshaw
Prominent Miss Griffin to headline church program
Missora Morris Griffin, a local student, will present a literary program at the Methodist Episcopal church next Tuesday evening. Her prior performances have drawn large crowds in multiple states and Canada, earning praise from notable figures including Clurter the Canadian lecturer and Victor Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Missora Morris Griffin
Slse
Canada
Clurter
Victor Herbert
Woman loses leg in Lackawanna milk train collision
Mrs Miotaie Shinnipaan of Theadape Street was struck while crossing Theodore Street near the Lackawanna railroad. The south bound milk train severed her right leg below the knee. She was taken home then to Liekinwiatia hospital where she is resting now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Dp
Bunton
Liekinwiatia
Local Notes From the North End and Vicinity
The North End Stars face Alpha basket team at the Auditoriiny as Daniel Reynolds and Moss Miragavet Reynolds of Taylor visit relatives in the city. Mr. Patrick Koight of Summit Avenue rejoices over the birth of a baby. Mrs. McCollings is seriously ill at home. Mrs. Willhion hosts relatives in Chicago. Lewks of Ed Avenue and Brooks Twanger from Robert Avenue return from a hunting trip with pheasants, quail and rabbits. Pred Gehring and Thomas Dunn plan a two day hunt in Thompsons, Wayne County. A display at Davie’s drug store promotes tickets for Kardia Komos at the Lyceum on December 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Uve
Cheeniek Alpha Bisket
Ted
Philadelphia
Auditoriiny Te Vervow
McM. Collings
Willhion Clenkine
Chieige
Wool. Lewks
Ed Avenue
Elghteen
Pred Gehring
Thomas Dunn
Thompeson
Wayne County
Davie’ Drug Store
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Scranton
W. R. Davis
Jackson Street
Baptist Church
Cry
TH Teddoee
Sarah Phillipe
Ada Diag
Tirost Baptist Church
Dufour
Bert Williams
U. M. W. of A. Reception
Sears
Lucas
Globe Warehouse
Koup
South
Hickory Street Church
W. A. North
Youngs People's Society of the
Church of Pewce
Wilh
Presbyterian Chupeh Choral Union
Hilehory Street
Presbyterian Churel
Junger Millennerchor
Mondaw Olehit
Minne i
Weisser
Wis
Cecelia Seliger
Mira Lorther
Mire
Winkler
Hennes
John Edwards
Lugerne Street
Anameline
PROOE
North Scranton News
Men's Society
Michael Flannigan
Miss Griffin
Lyceum Theatre
M. Reis
Duffy
Bus
Mme
Emma Nevada
Eitepean
Aaa 0 Casals
Vintinoeliiat
Heathe Gregory
Bites Ave Ature
Wlutiet
Moreau
Uiamat
Henry Gheenwall
Gay Mr. Goldstein
Whomas
Keogh
Mary Hampton
George
Ronifive
Assinted
Viva Company of Artists
KardiaKomas
Othe Lyceum
Academy of Music
Lesace
J. Duffy
Nankeville
Human Hearts
Tors McGovern
Ever Performace
Peiems
Prices
Star Theatre
Alf. G. Herrington
Matinea
Artiot
Niosio Lube
Atlantic City Hotels
Grand Atlantic Hotel
Virginia Ave. and Beach
Atlantic City
N. J
Charles FE. Cope
Zink
Huckster
Walter Zink
Sixth Street
D. A. Capwell
Roberts
Orlock
Chae
Zeidler
Jackson House
Wranklin Avenue
Centre Street
James Seed Gine
Aceah
Coyoter Roberts
Dr. Capwell
Ane Ular
Seeda
Gink
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