West Scranton St Brenden’s Home Festival Opens New Council Quarters
The St Brenden’s council at 122 North Main Avenue will formally open its new home festive site Christmas afternoon with a grand event. A long list of organizers, committee members, volunteers, and young participants are named among the hosts and helpers for a busy schedule of activities.
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North Main Avenue
St. Leo's Entertainment
Mears’ Hall
Jackson Street
St. Brenden’s Council
North Mary Avenue
Orpangenenle Consiete Oof Jwisgepl Cures
Balward McLain
Mo FiteGibbon
John Wv. Durhin
Thomas Mleming
William Borrell
Peter Miailhiney
Milctivel Bayle
Henge Mebhigh
Malwa Thurs
Thomas Hurst
Thomas Metre
Wilelian Keegan
Robert Duffy
Patrick Duffy
Bert Haldwin
Michael Mackin
John Stanton
Daniel Lenahan
Whan Larkin
Thoms Larkin
Robert Herren
James Quinman
Thomas Dndee
Doh Donate
High Larkin
John Taarkin
Abi
Ste. Andrew
Moo
Siwles
Doh Mitten
Mathew
Timothy Ciwanaugh
Frank McLain
Wiliam Tyan
Anes Fl Brown
Milgses
Winifred Wage Eerty
Andie Burnett
Ligete Sianion
Erivide Blewitt
Margaret Murphy
Witthe McGoff
Mary Kevin
Kate Gallegher
Kate Larkir
Annie Cooney
Ida Barrett
Lvahbeth Judge
Misses Ryan
Mareware
Lilly
Kathe Rooney
Julia Moran
Mare Quainnnan
Wate T. Turke
Breesie O'Hara
Kaih- Ten Oflara
Mame Chlligam
Mary McAndrew
Sarah Gilroy
Anew Fox
Witta Burke
Txahelhuister
May Gurrell
Loretta Cannon
Gertrude Cannon
Minnie Cawley
Margaret Reese
Kate Gallagher
Chuithidy
Mary McAn
Lewis Anniversary Celebrated by Large Circle of Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Lewis of Enon Street marked their twenty eighth wedding anniversary with a festive gathering Tuesday evening. A large circle of friends attended and tokens of esteem were given. guests included Wr and Mrs. Harry Cooper of Pittston, Mrs. Robinson of Wilkes-Barre, and many neighbors and relatives.
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Thomas V. Lewis
Enon Street
Harry Cooper
Pittston
Robinson
Wilkes-Barre
Morcus Thomas
Neath
Mies VanBuskirk
Tagvloy
Margaret Jones
Jane Hughes
Charles Hartley
Davies
David Jenkins
Martha Thomas
Willin Davies
Jonathan Thomas
Finn Lewis
Helen Thomas
Martha Vaughan
Lizzie Hughes
Jennie Lewis
D. PD. Hopkins
John W. Willams
Edward James, Jr
Rickand Lewis
Child Burns From Matches In Street Play
Susan Shibonas, age one, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shibonas of 116 South Van Buren avenue, sustained serious burns to hands and body yesterday at 6 pm while playing with matches in the street. Neighbors smothered the flames and Doctor J C Carroll treated her. she is now improving toward recovery.
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Susan
John Shibonas
van Buren Avenue
Littl
J. C. Carroll
Piano Solo and vocal acts delight local audience
Miss Nell Curran opened with a piano solo to generous applause. Banfield sisters drew crowds with a lively musical act. Reaxia Kiote offered a clever recitation with a hearty encore. Vocalists William Lynott John Washburn Miss Gleason and Miss Doyte received strong applause. Accompanists Cella Fot Nellie Cheran W F Burke and Miss Stair supported the evening for a social that drew hundreds who enjoyed music for dancing.
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Nell
Curran
Banfield
Reaxia Kiote
William Lynott
John Washburn
Gleason
D'oyte
Misses Cella Fot
Nellie Cheran
W. F. Burke
Miss Stair
Misa Aes
Baptist Young People's Oyster Supper Held at Jackson Street Church
The B Y P U monthly oyster supper was served last evening at the Jackson Street Baptist Church under the group’s direction. Tables were managed by Mrs. John B. Harris and others, with preparations by Mrs. Frank Gleason and fellow volunteers.
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Baptist Young People's Union
Jackson Street Baptist Church
John 8. Harris
Mra
John Lloyd
John Thomas
Charles Marshall
Norma Nicholls
Ethel Lewis
Margaret Griffiths
May James
Sarah Morgans
Mattie Thomas
Jemima Roderick
Lisale Morgans
Royal Arcanum Council to Hold Regular Meeting
Kuckinwannea council No 1133 will hold a regular meeting at the invite hall tomorrow evening. A paper on Socialism will be read by Charles R Acker and discussed by Howell Harris BE Cruttens den Olver Bevan Lauer and Thayer. All members are requested to be present.
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Kuckinwannea Council
Royal Arcanum
Charles R. Acker
Howell Harris
BE. A. Cruttensden
C. I. Olver
Walter Bevan
Victor H. Lauer
FW. W. Thayer
Funeral services for James Gallagher and Mrs Robinson
Services over the remains of James Gallagher will be at St Patrick's church at 9 this morning with interment in Cathedral cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Iatherine Robinson will be this afternoon from 529 North Hyde Park Avenue, with services at Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 and interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
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James Gallagher
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral
Iatherine Robinson
Hyde Park Avenue
Dunmore
Willian Hughes
Sumner Avenue
Lida
Mee
Walter Humbold
Mahanoy City
Elm Park church soloists to sing at Plymouth concert New Year's Eve
Miss Elizabeth Thomas and Miss Helen Chrome, soprano and contralto, will perform at the Plymouth Congregational church on New Year’s Eve. Also noted are community events and local notices from Elm Park church activities to union meetings and social gatherings.
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Elizabeth Thomas
Helen Chrome
Elm Park
Plymouth
W. C. Reynolds
North Main Avenue
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Bachelors
Der
Patrick IF. Durkan
North Rabecca Avenue
Rocherir
Elizabeth Peul
Waverly
Birdella Means
James Walker
Washington
Samuel Wheeler
South Main Avenue
Young Women’s Christian Association
Clara Selby
North Scranton notices and social happenings
The column reports a funeral for Anna, daughter of Constable Beth Smith, at Mill Street and Purestill cemetery. It lists church events including a Welsh Memorial Baptist Christmas program, Crystal Dramatic Club Christmas play Arizona at the Auditorium, and a Father Whitty country dance. Also noted are visits, social guests, a typhoid recovery, Providence church topic, and Mrs. Winifred Noone's $400 bail after a ghost disguise incident with Stephen Doyle.
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Anna
Montrose
Cadivor Morgan
New York City
Drummer Thomas
North Male Avenue
Vather Whitty Society
Harry Smith
John Thomas
Philadelphia
Mary Devers
Mary Jinel
Lis
Annie
James O'Boyle
Providence Presbyterian Church
Christa
Yoha
Christ
Winifred Noone
Alderman Fidler
Stephen Doyle
Mrs. Noone
Doyle
Geo Mahon's Display of Xmas Slippers
Geo Mahon presents a display of Christmas slippers at 603 Lackawanna Avenue. The event highlights handmade footwear and seasonal decor in a local storefront setting.
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Geo Mahon
Lackawanna
Machinery Pure Tea Gains Popularity in Ceylon and India
The agitation increases appreciation for machine rolled tea. All Ceylon and India tea is prepared by machinery without adulterants, ensuring cleanliness and purity.
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Ceylon
India
Dunmore Mourns Death Of A. A. Krotzer Justice Of The Peace
A. A. Krotzer, undertaker and justice of the peace, died after a Tuesday apoplexy while serving as Knights of Pythias secretary. Born in Dunmore fifty years ago, he led a public life as JP for three years and held roles in Masons Heptasophs and the Knights of Pythias. Survived by wife and five children Arthur Ella Edna Mabel Grace. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from his residence with burial in Dunmore cemetery.
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A. A. Krotzer
Justice of the Peace
The
Knights of Pythias
Jacob Krotzer
Mr. Krotzer
Dunmore
King Solomon Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons
Heptasophs
Arthur
Ella
Edna
Mabel
Grace
Dunmore Cemetery
Local notables in town gain and meetings set
J. W. Fowler is elected vice president of the Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit company with much approval from his friends. St Mary's council and Young Men's Institute plan a 7 30 pm meeting to elect officers. Dunmore conclave of Heptasophs meets to address the death of A A Krotzer. Richard Foote of Archbald visits town as F P Woodward of Hoadleys stays with his son Edward. Mrs James Dooley of Mill street visits New York. Frank Butterfield of Clay avenue is ill. George W Chase Jr to wed Miss Lucretia Swingle. Knights of Malta hold session and work the Mark degree with several candidates.
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J. W. Fowler
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Fowler
R. Fowler
St. Mary's Council
Young Men's Institute
Dunmore
Odd Fellows’ Hall
A. A. Krotzer
Richard Foote
Archbald
F. P. Woodward
Hoadleys
Edward
James Dooley
Mill Street
New York City
Frank Butterfield
Clay Avenue
George W. Chase, Jr
Lucretia Swingle
Knights of Malta
Funeral of John C Highfield Jr
The funeral of John C Highfield Jr the Lackawanna brakeman killed Monday near Factoryville was held yesterday afternoon at his father 420 Monroe Avenue Interment followed at Dunmore Cemetery Rev Dr KR F Y Pierce led services with the Penn Avenue Baptist church choir in attendance Pallbearers included Alfred Rosencrantz David Bessemer John Reinhart Howard Durea Martin McAdama and Guy Smith
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John C. Highfield, Jr
Lackawanna
Factoryville
Monroe Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
KR. F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
John Highfield
Alfred Rosencrantz
David Bessemer
John Reinhart
Howard Durea
Martin McAdama
Guy Smith
Christmas Preparations At Green Ridge School
Pupils at No. 87 school rehearse for Christmas exercises to be held Friday with a Christmas tree as a highlight. Various local residents are noted for illness travel and visits. The Amity Literary and Social society and Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance union announce meetings with details and hosts.
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No. 87
Edwin F. Price
Third National Bank
Monney Avenue
Katherine Hicks
Monsey Avenue
Jtde
Elisabeth Grant
Sanderman Avenue
Roy Montgomery
Mercersburg College
Yeaterdaly
Tompeon
Boston
Mass
Lompion
Miller
Penn Avenue
T. Thorpe
Forest City
Toby
Capouse Avenue
Amity Literary and Social Society
Lewis Williams
Sunsey Avenue
Jennie Miller
Peon Avenue
Haston
Clinton Rogers Woodhull
Green Ridge
Runaway Milk Horse Causes City Block Damages
A horse owned by William Hawkins frightened by boys dashed along South Scranton streets damaging milk wagon inventory. It struck Peter Scholz’s dray full of Christmas trees, breaking wheels and causing about 11 dollars in damage while Hawkins faces roughly 25 dollars in losses. Local boy activity leads to pickup by authorities.
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William Hawkins
Oficera
Sacngeerrande
South Scranton
Matt
Cedar Avenue
Birch Street
Pittston Avenue
Peter Scholz
Hawkins
Officers Nominated for Catholic Mutual Benevolent Assn Election
At a Branchav meeting in Pharmacy hall Pittston avenue officers were nominated for the January election. Candidates include Morris Duggan and Michael McGarry for president Edward Quinn for first vice president F P McDonnell for recording secretary W H Daly for financial secretary John Hannon for assistant secretary KE J OBrien for treasurer Thomas McTigue for marshal and P D Moran for guard.
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Branchav
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
Pharmacy Hall
Pittston Avenue
Morris Duggan
Michael McGarry
Edward Quinn
F. P. McDonnell
W. H. Daly
John Hannon
KE. J. O'Brien
Thomas McTigue
P. D. Moran
Scranton Teams Meet In Hall Tonight
Tonight in St Johns hall Stone avenue crackerjack Defenders face strong Anthracite team in a regional basketball game. A social follows the contest.
Ugliness Contests Among Children Elec Umpires in Play
The passage describes ugliness as rival to beauty in a game with corkscrew curls and babies competing. Umpires are appointed at each table to decide who wins tricks, sparking disputes and laughter. Some umpires seek mercy when standing by their convictions in rulings.
Scranton Obituary Summary of Local Residents
Obituaries report Patrick Walsh of 610 Cherry Street died after a week with pneumonia. Survived by children in St. Louis and locally, plus a sister and a relative in Pittston. Born in Mayo, Ireland, he worked at South Steel mill. Funeral announcements to follow. Also notes deaths of Mrs. Esther Capwell of Factoryville, Michael Collins of Archbald, and Henry Collins of Scranton with services planned at local churches and cemeteries. Other notices include the deaths of Mrs. Peter Hoffman, William Hughes, infant James Cravens, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Haven, and Philip Smith with forthcoming funerals.
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St. John's Hall
Stone Avenue
crackerjJack
Scranton Saengerrunde
Athletic Hall
Alder Street
Santa Claus
Hughes
Hillside
Pittston Avenue
Dr. McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Washburn Street
W. A. North
Hickory Street
South Bethlehem
South
Wyoming Avenue
Arch Megargle
South Side
Snover's Hall
Patrick Walsh
Cherry Street
South Scranton
Oschelle
Mary
Nellie
St. Louis
Thomas
Sara
Margaret
John
Jennie
Agnes
Mia
Michael Early
Pittston
County Mayo
Ireland
South Steel Mill
Monsignor Garvey Invested In St John’s Pittston
On Sunday December 30 in St John’s Catholic church Pittston Rt Rev E A Garvey vicar general of the Scranton diocese will be invested with the insignia of a monsignor. He was recently named a domestic prelate by Pope Leo elevating his rank and title.
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St. John's Catholic Church
Pittston
E. A. Garvey
Scranton
Father Garvey
Leo
Portrait Whist A Jolly Family Card Game Idea
The Chicago Record describes portrait whist a cheap social game using 52 cast‑off carte de visite photos. Players assign suits by subject and play like whist, judging who has the plainest or ugliest image among portraits, including buxom lasses with unfinished expressions.
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Rooney
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Cooper
Henley
Misses McAndrew
Mary Cawley
Egan
Jennings
McHugh
Mel Fedden
Lamb
Griffin
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Dufour
St. Leo’s Entertainment
Friends of St. Leo's Battalion
John H. Devine
Tabourettes
Chautauqua Boards
Globe Warehouse
Royal Arcanum Meeting
General News
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sloan
United Mine Workers
D. D. Evane’ Hall
South Malin Avenue
Salvation Army
Joger
Prive Street
Washington Commandery
Walter
Beck
Harold
North Scranton
Dunmore Doings
J.c.highfield
R. F. ¥. Pierce
Swift
Columbia
Malaga
McLaren
California
Donas Long
Esther Capwell
Charles B. Capwell
West Nicholson
Ruel A. Capwel
Lackawanna Bar
Walter Capwell
Uniontown
Iva
Gergel
First Baptist Church
Dalton
Michael Collins
Ile
New York, Ontario and Western Hailroad Company
Henry Collins
Peter Hoffman
Maple Street
William J
William Gardner
Elmira
Edwad C. Wold Alfl
Mra. Louie Diesing
James
Thomas Cravens
Petlebone Street
Roberts Court
Cambria
Airs
John Haven
Willow Street
Philip
John Smith
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