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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
9
Christmas program notes from West Scranton churches. Rev McDermott spoke on “Glad Tidings of Great Joy” as choristers presented special programs for the creche. The day included sermons, chorale performances, and special music by local choirs and schools.
An adjourned meeting of the West Side Central republican club elected officers for the new year. President W. Gaylord Thares, vice president William V. Gyrittithe, recording secretary Frank B. Roose, assistant secretary and treasurer William H. Hughes, marshal William A. Phillype, trustees Wiki J. Thome and W. E. Thayer. The election will take place at the next gathering. The club, the oldest political organization in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1884, boasts many prominent West Scranton business and professional members.
Workmen plastering a block of buses along Weel Lackawanna Avenue caused an overheated stove to ignite in a building Saturday evening. A fire alarm at North Main and West Lackawanna avenues drew crowds who feared Charlie Bros department stores. Local firemen arrived quickly and contained the blaze. the new hook and ladder truck arrived but ladders failed to extend.
The report lists officers including D Lenahan as president and EB Hoye as general secretary, with recording and treasurer roles filled by PF Kiley and J C Manhait respectively. Directors include W O Shrape Rob Hare Patrick Wright and others, plus investigators Willimos Morrissey Joh Regan and more cited.
Fifth ward Viethinee committees set a ward caucus for next Saturday and ATL candidates must register by Thursday with Secretary W Hi Wiliams at 1208 Acmdenum Street. The communities plan a follow up meeting at PairHill’s hotel and a Fourth ward voters meeting this evening at Alderman John’s office to ensure the election board is properly labeled.
The Holy Niane society of St Patrick’s Catholic church held no meeting last evening and elected officers including President Thomas Alehirgh Vice President Thamas PL MedHale Secretary Nicholas Burke and Treasurer Rev John Thin. The society has about 00 members and will receive daily communion in New Your’s town.
The text records funeral services for Willi Cjiles Mire. Anna Gill Caroline Forster and others. Services led by ministers at local churches with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery and Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers included Josh Patt John Davis Charles WwW and others. tower bearers listed as T L Keller and George Highter.
Thomas Baul Jr of Prive street returns home from Brooklyn with relatives. PV Jones of South Mala Avenue and Margaret Pemibridge of 40 Sormth Mala Avenue are mentioned in a will related milage on Christmas day. Mrs William Williams of Eynon street recovers from a severe fever. Bertha Mercy of Teath street and Mae Lindubury of South are noted in ongoing notices.
Stroudshore State Normal students Harold Kamieron Bert Baldwitt and Lyttlt Reews return home for the holidays from Strouds hore. Mrs Frink Shoat hosts Miss Bertha Wilddock and Joh Minarde, a U S soldier, at Als parents home on North Lincoln avenue.
The William Connell Glee Club held a rehearsal in Trovite hall yesterday afternoon to prepare selections for the Allentown eisteddfod next March. John Mord, age unknown, of Scrmeton street, was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and jailed in default of a five dollar fine. Mr Wins of Ostrov street is recovering after a fall at the Brick Yard. William Wallace of Ninth street and Miss Lillian Evens of Einer street announce their marriage and move to reside with his parents. Dr Robert of Toampton street injured at work in All-Chiadiner machine shops. Sons of Temperance to meet in Morgan’s hall to plan their sixth anniversary.
The page advertises Green Ridge Market and Miller and Doehn lens groceries with low prices on nuts, figs, raisins, candies, poultry, oranges, and seafood. It notes the Ladies Aid sale at Green Ridge Presbyterian church, and lists holiday items, fresh fish, and bakery goods. It also mentions students studying away for Christmas and a local milk incident on Market Street.
Preparations for Christmas observances fill South Scranton churches as Miss Marie Rosar is honored for Kardlia Romos work. Funeral announced for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Fred Kellerman. South Side Club social session notes Alfred Chithere, a young local businessman gaining prominence. born in New York, arrived in the area about twenty-eight years ago.
Various churches in the city announce Christmas services at their usual morning hours with Sunday school and junior classes to receive gifts. Afternoon and evening programs include Christmas trees, presentations, and Lord's Supper observances at several congregations, including Germain Presbyterian and St Pauls Lutheran venues.
Miss Marie Rosin of RED Bibeli Street supported a Lyceum Century event under Spanish War Veterans auspices. Despite a death in a young lady's family, she attended rehearsals and sold tickets to aid veterans, winning first prize for outstanding effort and generosity in the local show.
Fragmented lines describe obituaries and social club events with names and places blurred. The readable items reference a Memorial Ball and Knights of It meeting, with scattered mentions of individuals, venues, and dates, but most details are unreadable.
Large congregations filled all churches for Christmas sermons and festivities. Sunday schools reported strong attendance as sales and events filled the week. Public schools close December 26 with exams and teachers noting holiday duties.
The school board meeting drew all members but split evenly between two applicants Miss Gerrity and Miss Murray for the clerk position. Adjournment set for next Saturday after several ballots. Church notices mention prayer meetings and Christmas exercises at Bethel Presbyterian, with other local visits and holiday events referenced.
Obituary notices report the death of Michal Ava Glilin and several relatives, with funeral details and family memorials. The fragmentary text lists survivors, last addresses, and planned services, noting interment at local cemeteries and hospital death contexts.
Police comb the area along Lime Avenue after a prowler was spotted near a Wyatt residence early morning. Officers concluded the figure was not a burglar but a local man, sparking a cautious investigation and public safety note.
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