Christmas events and local notices fill city page
Excelsior athletic club holds its 13th annual ball at Music Hall on Christmas night. Lutheran Christmas exercises and a Trinity service are announced, with details of post office hours and holiday deliveries. A large Christmas tree window display attracts fire responders. a theft involving a store dummy is reported. several marriage licenses and a death are noted, along with local church services and a dentist notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Athletic Club
Music Hall
Eien Litheran Ohim
Gorman
Wiendling
Potion Holliway
Hingleton
Luckawanns
Trinity Lutheran Charet
Fehdiay
Clork
Finainet T. OP
Leonard
Aleferetiarit
Mide
New York City
Wassliaht
David. Jones
Berantion
Mareedane Jenkins
Taylor
Michael Supsk
Keaulie Walkakis
Scranton
George W. Ewarts
Elva Hedley
Lake
Prloehiur
Yesterd Lay
Wilkim
Lackawanna Hospital
Rogers Teruel
Paimtar
St. Luke's Church
Clare
Forest Ai
Privilege
Friedman
Limited Tickets For Schaefers Spinks Billiard Exhibition
Next Monday night the Schafer and Spinks billiard exhibition in Mack’s theater draws keen interest among game lovers. Only 125 admission tickets are sold, matching the private parlor seating capacity. Scranton will host the first leg of their continent wide tour after New York, with Wilkes-Barre Reading and Bastion to follow before moving west. Colonel Frazier, advance representative, left for Wilkes-Barre after a two day stop here. he formerly belonged to the Boston Ideals and has been involved with the company. He entertained a local party in Backus’ parlors yesterday afternoon with his cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer and
Spinks
Macks Perfors
Scranton
California
New York City
Wilkes- Barre
Reading
Bastion
Frazier
Snow and Holiday Rush Amid Scranton Christmas Snow
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey face partly cloudy skies with northerly winds while Western Pennsylvania sees light local snows. Scranton endures heavy snowfall that halts some streetcar lines but boosts Christmas shopping as merchants report crowded stores and brisk trade ahead of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Santa Claus
Scranton
Washington
Christmas attractions at Davis theater draw crowds
Patrons enjoy a busy Christmas week show with no dull moments and family friendly acts. The closing tableau "Pairy Starlights, Grotto of Happiness" attracts praise, while gift items, toys, and holiday goods from local shops like Grand Union Tea Co, Jones Bros, DAVIDOW BROS, and others entice shoppers for the season.
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Davis* Theater
Grand Union Tea Co
Jones Bros
Two Masonic Installations in City Banquet Halls
Officers of Union Lodge no 291 and Green Ridge Lodge no 579 were installed last night. Jesse K Clifford and others took offices in Green Ridge while Frank J Stanton and Prank Hall led Union Lodge installation followed by a banquet prepared by Asbury church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Green Ridge
Union Lodge
Green Ridge Lodee
Masonic Hall
Penn Avenue
Dickson Avenue
Jesse EK. Clifford
Bradley Woodhull
George Athing
KH. A. Zimmerman
G. Stevens
C. 8. Seamane
F. F. Arndt
T. F. Penman
BP. Mnesbury
KE. A. Newing
Hrock
Masonie Hall
John FL Scraper
Knights Prepare for State Convention of Grand Lodge
Scranton Knights of Pythias organize for the state convention starting Tuesday August 17 in the city. Deputy Grand Chancellor W A Shiller chairs the committee with dozens of members named to handle arrangements. Between four and five thousand Knights are expected, with a parade planned and a visit to the Gravity road to Farview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Scranton
Eber Branning
Atola Rudler
Jones
Henry Harding
David BE
Evans
Rugeway
Go Wheatcott
A. Nichol
A. J H. Comstock
Jaumes BE
Stevers
David Donaldson
Jaimes Wilson
Gorge Schaffer
August Wenxel
FL Ob Melntyre
John Benore
MS. Jones
J. J. Heel
J. D. Browning
John Conilie
L. Hote
Charles KL Robinson
Hh, Reese
RL. Brenlock
T. 1
Birtley
Louis Christ
J. Parwin
Eline Williams
W. J. Murery
C. W. Weldow
Martin Graft
da- Vidk Leuthold
W. de Wiehe
H. O. Dunnell
Grand Channcellor
Order
Lnghits
Bything
Witl
Farview
Sudden Death in Petersburg
Henry Hussing of Ridge Street Petersburg died suddenly at 7 last evening. A grocer about 55, he had not been in good health for a year but was active earlier. After supper he collapsed beside the stove, was taken to bed, and died of heart failure. Coroner Longstreet investigated at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hussing
Ridge Street
Petersburg
Ti Bernstein
Longstreet
Shore Acres at Academy of Music Draws Big Audience
The Shore Acres drama with Herne and a strong company led by George W Wilton and Atkins Lawrence thrilled a capacity crowd at the Academy of Music last night. It will be repeated tonight and a brisk demand for tickets is noted as Christmas presents are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore Acres
Jdyl
New England Life
Academy of Music
Herne
George W. Wilton
Atkins Lawrence
Academy
Caring for the Poor and Needy Christmas Aid Drive
Article describes Mrs. Duggan and assistants at City Hall organizing Christmas goods for about 150 to 200 families in dire need. They plan to distribute turkey, potatoes, candy, and other items, with volunteers delivering and coordinating via Emergency Hospital and St. Vincent de Paul Society connections.
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Associated Hurithes
Mra. Youtean
Beal
Astochited
Christendoam
Duesun
Joelink
Inc
Earals
Toneceguirw
Plumbers’ Labor Talks Aim to Avert Strike this Winter
Conflict looms as master plumbers and Journeymen plan to meet to prevent a strike over wage rates. A proposed ten percent advance for next May is on the table, with committees from both sides authorized to negotiate and avoid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahinut
Iit
Aet Amd
James Donahoe
T. F P. Moran
Henry Woolaster
Joseph Evans
T. J. Malley
Che Imaster Ploblem
Henry Gunster
Thomas Clarke
Lou Schumacher
Luke Hearn
August Schneider
Their Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration at Gates Home
Dr Gates and family mark the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A W Gates of Thompson Susquehanna county with a dinner at son L M Cates 209 Madison Avenue The couple hosted their children Attorney L A Gates of New York Mrs Browning wife of Attorney J W Browning of this city and Dr Gates Attendance included Mr Browning and Mrs Cates The couple plan to stay in the city through the holidays hosted by Dr and Mrs Mates and Attorney and Mrs Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gates
Thompson
Susquehanna County
L. M. Cates
Madison Avenum
L. A. Gates
New York
Browning
J. W. Browning
Gates
le My Cates
Mates
New York City
Mr. Gates
Gites
Jackson
Local Market and Charity Sales Advertised in Fractured Notice
A fragmented notice advertises sale items and fresh shipments including poultry and produce at Pooles Market and nearby stalls. It mentions charitable contributions to St Luke with weekly collections and lists various vendors and addresses for shop sales and book displays.
Tricimed Millinery Sale Notice at Kean Street
The notice describes a millinery collection sale at Kean Street with marked prices and discounts. It references items such as hats and ribbons, urging interested buyers to come early and promising limited stock and special cartons.
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Kean
Ttn
Pia
Weeich
Marto
Attendance at School Surges, Howell Says City Leads State
Superintendent Howell reports higher average attendance in several sectors during the current term than any city in the state with an 8 per cent rise over last year. Monthly reports to parents were introduced to boost oversight, expanding beyond primary departments.
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Howell
Seliewo
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Iackawanna
A. B. Warman
Noni
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Adams Avenue
Schaefers Spinks
Jurisch
Bpruce Street
Hill & Connell
Foote & Shear CO
Malaga
Roye
Florey
Casey
Wash
Scranton Traction
Cura
Taylor and Peekwille
Wight
Pocono
Delaweare
Lackawanna
Hine
Davis’ Theater
Davidow Bros
Lacka, Ave
Lackawanna Avenue
Kersey Capes
F. L. Crane
Coursen
Jurish
Florey’s
Wash. Ave
Henry Mussing
The
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Owe
Les
Davidow
Juriseh's
Joe
Courren’s
F. le RA
Wash Uwe
LER
Dee
Susie
Mire HH. M. Fowler
Oxford Street
Kapy
Columbia County
Dr. Gates
Lieme
Christus
Rand Virion
Awe. Jones
Darel
Alg
Gilmore & Son
Pooles Market
Pd Dade
Be& HL
Hbeltheman
Hookman
He Teathers
Lipyper
Touley
St. Luke
Locka
Hans
Ae Moore
Pithidelpina
Weod
Triqimed Millinery
Christmas
Choice
Fancy
York
Lac
J.bolz
Wyoming Avenue
A. R. Sawyer
Sohmer Piano
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Leckerling
L.b.powell&co
J. Bolz
Rappreghts
Crystal Palag
Fenn Ave
Daptist Church
Lackawaniavenue
Xia
Kemp
Ely
Beldlemnan
Wael, Ave
Excelsior Atheletic Ecul
Adinias
Mise Carolyne V. Dorsey
Oratory
Lohmann's
Spruce
White
China
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Smyrna
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
Riseman & Solomon's
Alwaryys Open
J. P. Sanborn
C. A. Frees
Broadway
Scramtop
Debe
Dunn
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