West Scranton Service Honors Washington at Church
A patriotic service at Simpson M. E. church featured Camp No. 1788 of the B of A. Members attended as the 124th anniversary of George Washington’s death was marked with a sermon on civic duty. The pastor urged virtuous living, selfless public service, and faith in God as foundations of American citizenship.
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Simpson M. EK
George Washington
W. W. Jones
Simpeon Mate
Matthew
Cheear
Caesar
God
Choad
Stacy Tle
Jeorge Washington
Tife
Philippines
Europe
Paul
Christmas Cantata Santa's Surprise at Simpson M E Church
The Christmas cantata Santa's Surprise will be performed at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday School members directed by Prof. W. W. Jones with assistance from Charles W. Lail Georgi Peck and others will present multiple characters and five choruses. Miss Gussie Frits is the accompanist.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Chrivistmas Highlay
W. W. Jones
Charles W. Lail
Georgi Peck
W. W. Thovis
Robert Willing
Miseos Mira Nittle
Edna Soxe
Norbert Mertley
Fred Craw- Tove
Muirles
Gussie Frits
West Side Republican Club Nominates Officers for Coming Year
An adjourned regular meeting held Saturday evening nominated officers for the coming year. Griffith T. Davis is President with Charles R. Acker as Vice President and W. O R. Hughes as Secretary Treasurer. Directors include W. J. Thayer W. J. Thomas David Tt. Jones W. GL. Tavley and C. BH. Tanning. Election set for January at the meeting.
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West Side Republican Club
Rowmse
Cambies
Griffith T. Davis
Charles R. Acker
W. O R. Hughes
William WV. Griffiths
W. J. Thayer
W. J. Thomas
David Tt. Jones
W. GL. Tavley
BH. Tanning
St. Agnes
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hething
Tha Evans
Alfred Pike
Seibert
Hossie Hughes
Sarah Williams
Mon Kittle
Blodwin Jenkins
Lillian Osborne
Molly Fitzsimmons
May Dorsey
Lettitia Parry
Normin Jones
Lucy Thomas
Farr Helehte
Harry Ackroyd
William Phillips
Charles Dorsey
George Dorses
Edward James McHenry
Wiliam Phillips
Emma
Substantial Freedmen Offering Taken Up at Wooshburn Church
A notable collection for the Board of Freedmen was conducted yesterday at the Wooshburn Street Presbyterian Church. Two engaging and instructive sermons accompanied the event, highlighting church support for the cause.
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Board of Freedmen
Wooshburn Street Presbyterian Church
Jewelry and Gifts Highlight Reliable Quality and Value
The Jewelry department emphasizes reliability and correct style with economy on merit. The store offers solid old and silver jewelry, gold filled items, silver trinkets, silver ware, pocket cutlery, pictures at low prices, along with brush sets manicure sets mirrors shaving outfits and cut glass items.
Sermons Delivered Across Churches in Scranton Area
Rev. James Benninger spoke at Embury Methodist on Where Are the Nine and Where the Paths Meet. Rev. Wrightnour preached Buried Souls. Rev. Thomas de Grouchy addressed The True and Wise Vitality of Christianity at First Baptist. St Luke’s Lutheran heard John the Baptist by Rev. T A Humphrey. Bellevue Welch Calvin liturgy shared with Rev. William Davies. Sumner Avenue church featured Nye formerly of Elmhurst in both services.
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James Benninger
Embury Methodist Episcopal Church
Wrightnour
First Baptist Church
Thomae de Grouchy
Jackson Street
Yesterlay
Ramer
St. Luke's Lutheran Elurch
John, the
T. A. Humphreye
Plymouth Congregational Church
Paul
Elis Roberts
North Scranton
Bellevue Welch
Calvin
Methodist
William Davies
Mise Messie Stackhouse
Vic
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Tom Gippel
Tev, Nye
Elmhurst
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Community Notes From Tiveciy Park Area
General notes list upcoming meetings and events at local lodges churches and parishes. Accepted Masons plan to elect officers at the Masonic hall. Socials and memorials are noted along with church services and deceased notices.
South Side Bank Promotes Savings for Christmas Gifts
South Scranton readers are invited to open savings accounts for children with deposits from ten cents up. The bank emphasizes Christmas gifting via savings and announces Saturday evening hours from 1 to 8:40.
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South Side Bank
Meeting Notice From Chimp 16 P O L of A
An important meeting of Chimp 16 Patriotic Order Lone of America is set at Hayimian's hall on Pitteton avenue. The invitation promises fellowship beyond mere formality and references Dr G chlev's Lane Healing Balsam guaranteed to cure all coughs with no cure no pay.
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Oll Dentora
Knights of Pythias
Pecki
Consecration of Life Sermon by Rev G Parsons Nichols
The Rev G Parsons Nichols of First Presbyterian Bing hamton preached a forceful sermon on consecration of life from Matthew 16 25 urging self renunciation for lasting purpose. He urged surrender of self to God as the path to life and praised sacrifice for others. John T Watkins led several hymns to a large congregation before and after the service.
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G. Parsons Nichols
Binghamton
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Marning
John T. Watkins
Clerical Moves and Local Visits Reported in Pittston
Edward Carr of the Erle Bell roid company left for Bradford to take a more lucrative clerical post. Mrs. A L Bryden of North Bhikely street visits Pittston friends. Miss Margery Lewis of Pittston stays with Mrs. A D Blackinton on Elm street. Miss Ellen Bronson returns from a Week's stay with Carbondale friends.
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Edward Carr
Erle Bellroid Company
Bradford
A. L. Bryden
North Bhikely Street
Pittston
Margery Lewis
A. D. Blackinton
Elm Street
Ellen Bronson
Carbondale
Obituary notices from Scranton area
Mrs Francis Campbell died Friday night at home and left husband and five children James Harry John Frank Gertrude. Two brothers Michael Auberry and Miss Kate Revhe survive. Funeral at 6 AM from residence and 9:80 AM Miss will be at St Peters Cathedral. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Mrs Katerina Ultz died Friday night aged about 70 with sons Peter and George and brother William Amendt. Funeral at 2 PM from Peter Hiltz home 415 Maple Street. Interment Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Michael J McDonoughie died Saturday at 411 Lugerne Street survived by wife four children and siblings Patrick James A Mrs Patrick Joyce Mrs Martin Brennan. Funeral tomorrow from Holy Cross Church Cathedral Cemetery.
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Masonic Hall
Plymouth Congregational Church
Dachael
Oocond
Peshtont
Harpeb Feltity
Parust
Chirle Volz
Segend View
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Bl. Patrick's Church
Thema
Bigelet
Penn Avenue
William Feun Morgan
Wintondate
Jackson Street
Edward
Richard Richaria
Wa Washburn Street
Francis Campbell
Murlit Roche
Katerina Ultz
South Scranton
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George
William Amendt
Newark
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Peter Hiltz
Maple Street
Willam A. Norde
Pittston Avenue
Michaerl J. M'Dponougie
Lugerne Street
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Patrick Joyce
Martin Brennan
Holy Cross Church
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