West Scranton Church Programs Shine Despite Weather
The faithful turnout was modest but programs at Washburn street Presbyterian Jackson Street Baptist Embury Methodist Episcopal and First Welsh Congregational churches met high musical standards. Gippel led the Presbyterian choir with Bible School orchestra and soloists. Mozart’s Gloria closed the evening. The Jackson Street Baptist ensemble performed three anthems with Star of Bethlehem and Midnight as highlights. Beddoe sang Wondrous Story. Hanbury church offerings included three anthems and solos by Beecham Stubblebine Lewis and Dichl. Cantata Star of Promise joined by juvenile choir at First Welsh Congregational with a strong finish. Frank McDonald James Dergnal chaired plans for a Watch Night Party New Year’s Eve.
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West Scranton
Washburn Street
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Hanbury
David Beecham
Laura Stubblebine
May Lewis andRessie Dichl
James Benninger
First Welsh Congregational Church
Margaret Jenkins
Viola Evans
Margaret Griffiths
Mary Davies
Elizabbeth Bowser
Ruth Thomas
Blodwen Lewis
Cromwell Davis
Sarah Davies
Alice Phillips
Gladys Jones
St Leo’s battalion elects officers in annual vote
The annual election of officers at St. Leo's battalion yesterday produced a full slate. President John Shaughnessy and Vice President Edward May were chosen, with Frank McHale as financial secretary and Harry Moninger as recording secretary. Directors named were Joseph McDonough, Thomas Hurt, Philip Hughes, and John O'Toole. Investigating committee includes James McDonough, Frank McDonald, and M. F. Monahan. Tellers were Thomas Gilroy, Edward May, and Frank Hughes.
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St. Leo's Battalion
John Shaughnessy
Edward May
Frank McHale
Harry Moninger
Pr. H. Buckley
Patrick White
Joseph McDonough
Thomas Hurt
Philip T Hughes
John O'Toole
James MecDonough
Frank McDonald
M. F. Monahan
Thomas Gilroy
Frank Hughes
John Camp
Christmas Exercises at Local Churches
Bible school members and friends are invited to the Christmas exercises Welcoming the King at the church next Friday evening. First Welsh Baptist Church primary and mission schools hold their Christmas programs next Wednesday, with a joint Christmas feast at South Main Avenue church Thursday. Santa's Surprise, a cantata, will be sung by Simpson Memorial E Church Sunday school children on Christmas night.
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The
Bible School
First Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Simpson M. E
Church Officers Named in Plymouth Congregational Groups
Officers for the Plymouth Congregational Sunday school were elected including Elias E. Evans as superintendent and Miss Martha Vaughn as secretary. Christian Endeavor named Daniel Jones as president and Miss Ara bella Thomas as secretary. Sherman Avenue Mission School elected John R. Thomas as superintendent and Richard Phillips as chorister. Church deacons are A B Eynon William J James John Phillips with trustees W E Watkins John R Thomas and others.
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Plymouth Congregational Sunday School
Elias E. Evans
Martha Vaughn
Elizabeth A. Evans
J. H. Oliver
Daniel Harris
T. A. Eynon
Eben Evans
Stella Evans
Toy Williams
Evan I. Davis
Hannah Evans
D. D. Evans
Christian Endeavor Society
Daniel Jones
Thomas &. Evans
Arabella. Thomas
Muay Evans
Sherman Avenue Mission School
John R. Thomas
Caleb Taylor
John L. Jones
Richard Phillips
Giarfield Davis
W. A. Jones
Alice Williams
Evan Hopkins
William Hearne
A. B. Eynon
William J. James
John Phillips
W. E. Watkins
John R. Richards
B. Powell
John T. Jones
A. Parsons
New Pastor Rev Wrightnour Welcomed by Local Clergy
The First Baptist Church announces the arrival of Rev Wrightnour as its new pastor. He will be received and warmly welcomed by fellow pastors in the community.
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First Baptist Church
Wrightnour
Cures for Colds and Coughs Marketed By Dealers Everywhere
Advertises a patent medicine claiming relief for colds throat chronic cough and bronchitis with relief in stages. Sets price 25 and 60 cents for a large bottle and promises strong effects after the first dose.
Evening church and fraternal meetings listed
An enjoyable programme will be observed with St Brenden's Council M.T. to hold an election of officers for the coming year. Ripple Division No 45 Sons of Temperance meets with officer elections and luncheon. Keystone Lodge No 87 Local Knights of America meets to nominate and elect officers.
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St. Brenden’s Council
Hyde Park Knights of Pythias attend funeral of Charles Parry
Members of Hyde Park lodge No. 306 Knights of Pythias meet at 10 this afternoon for the funeral of their late brother Charles Parry. Services will be at the house and interment follows at Cambria cemetery.
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Hyde Park Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Charles Parry
Cambria
Ethan Allen
Order of Foresters of the World
Morgan's Hall
Stev. Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Pan Yan
St. Peter's
A. O. HL
P. G. O'Hare
Chestnut Street
Local residents return and visit relatives over holidays
Rev. and Mrs I Mathews return from visits in St Louis and Syracuse after more than two months away. Mrs R Z Hughes and grandchildren Ruth Chase and Elizabeth Hughes visited relatives in Pittston. Forest Dershimer returns home from Bucknell for Christmas. Georgiana Corbin visits Mugene Vosbure in Pottsville. Edgar Powell at Lafayette College visits his parents. Grace Williams stays with friends at Miners Mills. Charles DePuy recovers from illness. Jane Williams visits relatives in South Hyde Park. William Plenty Adolph Bruning attend funeral in Carbondale. Thomas Jenkins travels to Wittsburg to reside.
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I. Mathews
St. Louis
Syracuse
R. Z. Hughes
Ruth Chase
Elizabeth Hughes
Pittston
Forest Dershimer
South Main Avenue
Bucknell University
Georgiana Corbin
Pottsville
Mugene Vosbure
Tenth Street
Edgar Powell
Jackson Street
Lafayette College
Samuel Powell
Grace Williams
Tafayette Street
Miner's Mils
Charles DePuy
North Lincoln Avenue
Jane Williams
Janesville
South Hyde Lark Avenue
Willian, Plenty
Adolph Bruning
Carbondale
North Scranton Exercises Followed by Smoker at Yester Day
Officers chosen for the Father Whitty Society at yesterday meeting. P J Mulherin reelected president. Surprise party for Miss Rita Gerrity. Results of examinations at No 22 School told in a few lines. Recently elected officers of Hiram lodge of Masons installed in Osterhoul's hall Saturday night. Past Master C B Seamans was the metall.
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Father Whitty
P. J. Mulherin
Rita Gerrity
Hiram Lodge of Masons
Osterhoul's Hall
C. 8. Seamans
Lodge Officers Installed in 25th Consecutive Morgan Session
The installation featured Worshipful Master David J. Recese with George W. Benedict Sr as senior warden and Alfred Johns as junior warden. Thomas Morgan served as secretary for the twenty fifth year, with Charles Zeigler as treasurer and C H Von Storch and J B Gillispie as trustees. A social session followed.
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Ing
J. G. Stevens
Bh. L. Buck
John Fidiam
Green Thidge Lodge
John B. Gillispie
D. H. Jenkins
van Morris
Daniel Jones
Walter Simpson
Samuel Swingle
Joseph RR. Silkman
C. J. Gillispie
Hiram Lodge
David J. Recese
George W. Benedict, Sr
Alfred Johns
Thomas §. Morgan
Charles Zeigler
C. H. von Storch
John B&b
Gillispie
A. L. Francois
Mr. Morgan
Father Whitty Society elects officers for year
The Father Whitty society held a regular meeting at their rooms on West Market street yesterday and elected officers for the coming year. The officers are as follows: President P. J. Mulherin re elected, vice president Thomas Foley, recording secretary George Loftus, financial secretary.
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Father Whitty Society
West Market Street
P. J. Mulherin
Thomas Foley
George Loftus
Obituary notices for Mrs Matrogaant Shay and Patrick Taghirty
Mrs Matrogaant Shay wife of Michael Sir of To River Street died yesterday after a months illness. Survived by sons Michael James William Thomas and Richard and daughters Mrs Mc Wiel and others. Patrick Taggharty of Ten Rend Avenue died Saturday afternoon after a long illness aged forty years. Survived by his wife and sisters Mrs Neil Muthevin and Mrs George Slekler. Funeral tomorrow from the house on To River Street to St Tol Croga church and Cathedral cemetery burial follows.
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Matrgaant Shay
Michael Sir
Patriow
Wageerty
Tle
Lin
Neil Muthevin
George Slekler
Buffalo
Toly Croga
Taterment
Military Officers Named in Audit and Investigation Panel
A listing shows Thomas Riley as sergeant at arms and Robert James Niley on the board of investigation with Thomas Bigha, Charles Stewart, and Sites Baltry serving on the auditing committee. Captain Patrick Haggerty, first lieutenant Charles Stewart, and second lieutenant Thomas Nolan are named alongside John Muddy in the roster.
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Thomas Riley
James Niley
Board of Investigation
Thomas Bigha
Charles Stewart
Baltry
Michael Newry
Patrick Haggerty
Thomas Nolan
John Muddy
Miss Rita Gerrity Hosts Surprise Party on Wayne Avenue
A party given for Miss Rita Gerrity at her Wayne Avenue home on Saturday afternoon featured games and amusements into the early evening with refreshments served about 6 o clock. Attendees included Mary Cusick Maury Martin Margaret Klurteen Amun O Boyle Marvy Mullen Rebecca Wadden Scarletti Tolus Kathleen Noone Mary Noone Laourdes Gierrity Margaret Martin Martin Goerrity Berton Totti Willliam Vortag Dimbielke Guerrity Fenton Thomas and Raymond Chevrity.
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Rita Gerrity
Wayne Avenue
Mary Cusick
Maury Martin
Margaret Klur Tngteen
Amun O' Boyle
Marvy Mullen
Rebecca Wadden
Scarletti Toltus
Kathleen Noone
Mary Noone
Laourdes Gierrity
Margaret Martin
Uo Mesare
Martin Goerrity
Berton Totti
Williiwon Vortag
Dimbielke Guerrity
Fenton "Thomas
Raymond Chevrity
Report on Grammar School Examinations and Holiday Activities
The No 2a grammar school reports pupil exam results with most above eighty percent and lists several students by name. A Christmas program including music, recitations, and readings will be held before vacation, with grades and participants noted.
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Grampar
Edseardhak
McNulty
Thomas Day
Donnie Bhattman
Wether Perro
Ceanet Pacoun
Marty Kelly
Anthony Furty
Yp Bengabeth Duehita
My Trene Wilkins
Mary Woyshmuar
Tishing
Wily Archer
Rion
Prades
Wouter Hess
School Friends Return Home For Holidays
Miss Viola Williams of Manassichil State Normal school returns to spend the holidays with her parents on William street. Miss Wilhelmina Crifin of Blooms burg State Normal school also comes home to Summit avenue. Out-of-town mourners attend the funeral of Mrs. Chambers with attendees from Milwaukee Carbondale Nineveh Moscow Sumit avenue Plymouth peers listed.
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Viola Williams
Manassichil State Normal School
William Street
Wilhelmina Crifin
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Summit Avenue
Chambers
James Chambers
Milwaukee
Myra
Charles Helmes
Carbondale
Spencer Courtwright
Nineveh
Moscow
Yhouuws Powell
Sumit Avenue
Tabernacle Stars to Meet Young Wide-Awakes at New Year Event
The Tabernacle Stars and Young Wide-Awakes will play basketball in the Tabernacle on New Year’s afternoon. A local Sunday school group donated $50 to support Ca Phin children from Eiohueat, former church members, during Christmas.
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Bummnalt Avenue
Tabernacle Stars
Tabernacle
Mada Avenue Baptist Sunday Rchool
Christinas
Bo Ub
Ca Phin
Eiohueat
DUNMORE Social Notes Include Visits and Events
Miss Mabel Gibbons spends the day with Rev. W P Gibbons in Dunmore before returning to Kirksville Missouri. Elsie Close holidaying with her mother. Miss Helvova Kune returns from Philadelphia. Drinker street pair return from Pittsburgh area visits with city views. Knights of Pythian hold a nominating meeting. Mrs. Royuat Tit listed at North Bikely Street. minor notices of local visits and purchases appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Gibbons
Mire
MM. Smith
Newport
W. FP. Gibbons
Kirksville
Elsie Close
New Dilullely Street
Brooklyn
Bhikely Street
Hache Clearwater
Quinuy Ave
Hall Boogert
Newt Marine
Knights of Pythian
Wyvery
Mix
Dob Palmer
Cherry Street
New Worl
Misa Margery Lowihu
Kithetan
Alvis Cornelia Gulla
Limstreet
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Aotyottle
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Plymouth
Hsu
Merry Christmas
GLOBE
Globe Warehouse
General News
William Thomas
Hyde Park Avenue
Thomas Jenkins
Wittsburg
North
David UL. Res
Ina
Lui Picls
Simeters
Iande
Washington Avenue
Lyceum Theatre
M. Rels
A. J. Duffy
Mathie Ai Nyslit
Tee
Miller and Conyers
Passional Phas
Dy Denman
Choorgie
Tiverton
VOCS
Ali Ieee
Pho. Ge
Ierg Dig
Siva Nipstit
Saw Tiwe
Vite
Shes Boos
Si al Wek
Academy of Music
Fély
Spechil Mantinee
Chester de Vonde Stock Co
Honay
Silver Creek Fort
Heece
Lave von Sven
LANCY
Fancy
ATI
Mgr Stee
Marchant Tailors and Man's Outfitters
P. J. Honan & Son
Lackawanna Avenue
Dunmore
Dixie Theatre
Henry Parnsworth Dinie
Janaiendine Mutiger
the Dixie
Patrice
Gardner & Vincent
Fialkowski
Saunders, Stetson
Christy Vernon
Frank O'Brian
Brown & Nevario
Launes
Bret Scouts
Selephaing
Bueuld Poate
Star Theatre
P. G
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