West Scranton Installation and Banquet Honors New Master
George Oberdorfer installed as Worshipful Master of Tryde Park lodge meeting at Mirgonie hall. Officers include Harry Wrigley senior warden and Jimmion Warden Wo Bo Lendar treasurer William R Lanting secretary. Note reads like a fraternal ceremony with district grand master A H Stewens officiating and addresses by Rev. Robert P Yo Phetees, Rev. FEO McDonald, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oberdorfer
H. M. Edwards
Robert F. ¥. Pierce
H. C. McDermott
Tryde Park Lodge
Neaay
Preeini
Mirgonie Hall
George Oberdarfey
Harry Wrigley
Wo Bo Lendar Treasurey
Willham RL A
Wiltine
Charles Tf. Lanting
Ustees
Charles Jh. Pitcher
James Mc Baten
Thomas B. Cates
W. Hayden Paynes
Lanting
Williams
Phiyden Eivaie
A. FH. Btewens
Iit
Bovigguet Aia
Robeert
Pony Avenue
Feo McDonsett
Sinise Methiee Dietpiscopal Church
Fonteh Re Fars
D. Davis
Mik Cadieor
Drethreven
Christmas Church Exercises Highlight Seasonal Programs
Numerous Welsh Baptist and Congregational churches host Christmas tree and entertainment programs this evening. Sunday schools at First Welsh Baptist, Methodist Episcopal, and St David's Episcopal plan recitations, solos, dialogues, and presents for children, with Cantata Santa Chou and other performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
Cantera
Santie Chius
Simpvon Methodist Mpliscopial
Peternoon
Mie Volungebolks
Viret Baptist Church
Pipst
Welsh Congregational Church
St. David's Episcopal Church
Shennan Avenue Mission
Epworth League Plans Special Prayer Season
In line with a circular from the Board of Bishops the Epworth League of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church announces plans for a season of special prayer and thanksgiving. Members are urged to participate in organized services and observances throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eireuta
Board of Bishops
Epworth League
Hampton Street Methodist
Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting and New Year Events
Sunday morning service led by JT Stone at 10.80 weight 70 with a theme about Prayers at the beginning of the Holy Spirit. New Year’s Eve program includes opening service at 10.00 led by Chill men Wo HL Diehl, sermon 11:00 by Rev. Joseph Mallgon, and a Christmas cantata. The Sunday school numbers exceed three hundred with continued progress on the new church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT Stone
Diehl
OM. Prestwood
Joseph Mallgon
Stor
Christine Cantiata
J. T. Rendle
Now 81 school Christmas program by Prof Williams pupils
The ante oor Sanita Burpelise was presented yesterday afternoon at Now 81 school by pupils from Prof W H Williams and Miss Davis rooms. Esther Willis, 80, attended with many parents enjoying the decorated room, songs, and several choruses performed by boys and girls led by Willie Morgans Wille Cullen Herbert Labley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HH. Williames
Davis
Esther Willis
Christman
Bessie
Com Mess
Lacey
Pelen
Mitel
Maud Jones
Tom
Thomas Evans
Ned
George Jaynes
Chicorge
Borat Comings
Captain Boh
Wille Cullen
Santahis
Willie Morgans
Bashtal Seamys
Herbert Labley
Willie Mormans
Willi Allen
Flyde Park Father Mathew Society Debates Abstinence Plan
At St Leo's rooms on Sunday afternoon the Flyde Park Father Mathew society discussed forming a Total Abstinence Society. Led by John A. Devine and Thomas Langan, several members spoke. Delegates named to the quarterly convention include J. J. Sweeney Mo J. Jennings O C Gallagher M F P Walsh and T J Flanaghan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flyde Park
Father Mathew Society
St Leo's
John A. Devine
Thomas Langan
St. Leo's
Sever
J. J. Sweeney
Mo J. Jennings
Oc. Gallagher
M. FP. Walsh
T. 7. Flanaghan
Nine Year Old Boy Crushed In Sloan Woods Accident
John McLaughlin aged nine son of Mr and Mrs James Melaughlin of 1214 Winshburn Street went with his older brother to Sloan woods to cut a Christmas tree. He tried to ride a car at the mine site and his leg was crushed between the cave and a timber. He was taken home where Dr Brennan dressed the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
James Melaughlin
Winshburn Street
Sloan Woods
Sloan Mine
7. J. Brennan
Marriage of Arthur Peer and Mise Chuva Sketton
Arthur Peer of this city and Mise Chuva Sketton of Sterning PI were married yesterday by Rev. Janes Benninger at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. They were attended and will reside in this city after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Peer
Mise Chuva Sketton
Sterning
Janes Benninger
Hampton Street Methodist
Willl Nake
Funeral notices for multiple local residents
The report lists several yesterday funerals from Luzerne Street homes with services at nearby churches including Tabernacle Congregational Hyde Park Avenue Holy Cross and St Kick s Catholic. Interments followed in Washburn Cathedral and Cathedral cemeteries with clergy Rev Jones Rev ODonnell and other pastors officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Daimes
Luzerne Street
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Hyde Park
Hey
DP. Jones
Washburn Street
Hite Miles Chirk
Holy Cross Church
William P. O'Donnell
Wis
Cathedral
St. Peter's Society
Bellevue
Deve Whhan Quban
Lazerne Street
St. ‘Kick
Third Street
General notes on local people and events in West Side area
The West Side bank deposit issue delayed funds due to Chelstings approval and the nearby bank staff. Bert Beavers takes a postal position with International Text Book Co. Miss Ethel McDermott visits North Hyde Park relatives. Sara A. Jones plans Christmas in Bethlehem. John Stone visits Pittston, John Randolph ill, Mrs Hughes recovering. Arthur Davis visits Mount Vernon relatives. Chivis visits Sumner Avenue. Electricity Wheelmen hold a matinee at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Tittle
Bert Beavers
South Hyde Park Avenue
International Text Book Company
Ethel McDermott
Oneonta
N.Y
Mre
H.C. McDernott
North Hyde Park Avenue
Sara A. Jones
Hampton Street
Bethlehem
John Stone
North Growley Wyvejuie
Pittston
Jobn Randolph
FC Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Hens
Arthur Davis
Mount Vernon
Joh Chivis
North Sumner
Christmas Eve Events and Visits Spotted in Local Notices
New Yen's afternoon Dancing will be enjoyed from 240 10 6 and Bauer will farmer the miele. Mary Burke of S08 Bynon street returns home after a visit in Hoxton. Tiffany, a student at Kicknell university, visits cousin Wilkes G. Moser of Lafayette street. William & Mears and Edwin G. Peters, long located in Joplin MO, return home for Christmas. Donavan & Savers announce poultry HQs. Grand children’s entertainment and Santa Claus at 7 PM Christmas night at Balvation Army hall 1 Prive street with candy and oranges for children. Local clubs plan entertainment and social in Mears Vall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yen
Bauer
Mise Mary Burke
Bynon Street
le Eerionely
Mika Mittlie Cawley
Price
Hoxton
Mr. Tiffany
Kicknell University
Wilkes G. Moser
Lafayette Street
William & Mears
Edwin G. Peters
Joplin
Donavan & Savers
Poultry
Midn Avenue
West Lackawanna Avenue
Balvation Army Hall
Prive Street
UW. Fhey
Mears Vall
The Crystal Crime Club Presents The Senator's Daughter
North Scranton report notes a Christmas Eve auditorium performance of The Senator's Daughter titled as a first Scranton showing. The cast list includes Jon Sortites Chay Kentnehsy Tk Culleriy Long Pent Herestond and others with Olive and Marrett Mee among names. program details are partially obscured by damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Jon Sortites Chay
Kentnehsy
Tk Culleriy
Lont Pent Herestond
Brith Lega- Ntghd
Cuecas Weretyes Secveweee Sd
Ini
Pene
M Oh
Gihagun
Goitheat Stetson
Tenth Tastier Stites Puvityg
Maran
Loge
Olive
al Marrett
Aurelia Wiegins
Walhliine
Katie Phen Litela Stetsety
Thie Sender
Miss Ante
Healin
Local 680 UMWA adopts resolutions on Geary law reenactment
At the last meeting of Leageatt's Creel Local No. 680 UMWA members unanimously approved resolutions urging U.S. senators of Pennsylvania and district congressmen to use influence for reenactment of a Geary law strengthening exclave power. Committeeman names listed as sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leageatt
Creel
United Mine Workers of America
Cookin Tiborchy
United Statee Senalors
Venneelvani
Orange
United States
Willian Tropkins
Sidney
Pateick Conney
Miner injured by roof fall at Leggetts Creek mine
Thomas Lews of Leggetts street sustained a serious arm injury yesterday when a roof section collapsed at the Leggetts Creek mine. He was struck on the arm, slipped, and a sharp coal edge gash required several stitches before he was taken home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lews
Leggetts Street
Leggetts Creek
North End Stars Aim at Philadelphia Opponent Tonight
The North End Stars face a strong Philadelphia squad this evening at the auditorium. Earlier Christmas plans list a Stars clash with the Crystals of Priceburg led by Lando Jones on Christmas afternoon.
Page details a school performance with recitations and music
An article describes a school event at Tepe Avenue with recitations, songs, and a kindergarten program led by Mrs Case. Students perform numbers, dialogues, and a musical sequence as invited guests watch. A New Year’s Eve community celebration in Washington highlights Catholic Mutual Benevolent Society activities with plans for a formal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepe Avene Sms
Sclael
Pauner
Paudtews
Cirnee Krotwer
Domild Swarts
Nation
Veratvion
Krave
Giuinstis
Waerhington
Philadelpha
Liew
Wiliebon
Canavan & Sayers
Herhylari
Poulley
Hollow Ground and Brooks on Washington Avenue
Hollow Ground, Vlorey and Brooks occupy Washington Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlorey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
Scranton Water Woes Prompt Citizen Committee Action
A South Scranton Citizens Committee pressed Scranton Gas and Water Company officials over weeks of unusable water. Officials John Demuth Reed Kirchart Charles Bell and Alderman John Lente collected samples from a resident and carried them to the Wyoming Avenue office. Company workers later opened hydrants across main streets to flush the mains, yet water levels showed no clear improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scrantion Gas and Water Company
John Demuth
Reed Kirchart
Charles Bell
John Lente
Fancete
Wyoming Avenue
Christmas Card From Abroad Delights Local Patriot
William Naegell of 108 Pittston Avenue received a mailed Christmas greeting from Attorney A. D. Colborn in Drew, Germany. The card features a red white and blue American flag front and a Roosevelt photo on the reverse with a gold greeting "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" and a gold "Glory to the Union" banner across the image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Naegell
Pittston Aveenue
Patriotic Order Sons of America
A. Dd. Colborn
Drew
Dlamburg
Cemmany
Presidenu Roosevelt
Wold Jeffers
Medical effort aims to save Fred Mursch hearing
Fred Mursch of 801 Pittston avenue remains seriously ill from a progressive ear affliction. After two operations to relieve pain and restore hearing, doctors report partial restoration of hearing and hope for further recovery barring new complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mursch
Pittston Avenue
Mr. Mursch
Wehlaw
Meare
Murseh
Remains of Paul Cramer Placed in Pitts Ton Cemetery
The remains of Paul Cramer, a former local resident, who died in a fatal Youngstown Ohio accident last week, were received at his brother's home on Cedar Avenue and interred at 3 PM. Funeral services were led by Rev. Willkaam Ao Noredt at the house with interment in Pitts Ton cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Rose John Rempter Philip Hartman and George Bechttoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cramer
Youngstown
Ohio
Cedar Avenue
Willkaam Ao Noredt
Pittston Avenue
Charles Rose
John Rempter
Philip Hartman
George Bechttoch
Members Only Social at South Side Club Rooms
A private gathering was held at the South Side Athletic and Sachil club rooms 09 Cedar avenue last night with broad attendance. Members were summoned to a rabbit Innch dinner at 9 o clock which was warmly enjoyed and Ciuterer George Rosen received thanks for his hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
New Year Watch Night Plans and Holiday Festivities
The Fourteen Friends plan a New Year watch night at Best's hotel parlors with an eight member committee led by Fred Ehrhardt to collect names by Sunday. Knights of St. George host a New Year banquet and ball in St. Mary's hall with music decorations and fare. Suen gerwunde and Maconerchor celebrate Christmas events on December 0 with prize drawings. Ringgold bind off ers a benefit for Prof Jacob Guth in Germania hall. Bavarhia Verein hosts a Christmas tree social in Germania hall Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Stewart James Fest
Fred Ehrhardt
Alfred Giutheing
Ben FL Moore
John Schunk
Willam Zeissner
John Lentes
Charles Neals
Knights of
Suengerwunde
Maconerchor
Ringgold Bind
Jacob Guth
Ciermania Hall
Bavarhia Verein
Germiania Halk
Knights of Pythias host event in Haiti hall evening
A mixed report notes an AMON Kendy Lodge gathering at Haiti's hall this evening. A basketball game at St Johny hall between Parathines and Top AJw drew a large crowd, close and lively throughout. Also mentions a cigar and tobacco meeting at Miller Dowker 606 Cedar avenue. Funeral for Michael Lottie planned at his brother’s Prospect avenue home. Eugene Tannier’s Christmas tree stand on Cedar/Hickory was hit Sunday night with two trees taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon Kendy Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Haiti
Wais
St. Johny Hall
Stane
Pune
Aoa
Miller & Dowkers
Cedar Avenue
Twentieth Ward Democratic Candidate Announcement
An unnamed speaker announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the common council in the Twentieth Ward. The South Side Bowling Club hosted a social at their headquarters with match games and a delicious lunch last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
M. J. Barrett
Cerk
South
South Side
Green Ridge Market Advertises Varied Goods and Prices
A fragmented line of ads from Green Ridge Market lists smokers supplies, imported cakes, fresh fish and shellfish, candles, fruit, cheeses, Christmas trees, and produce. Vendors Pratt and B. Pratt advertise meats, mince meat, and assorted groceries with prices and sales prompts at Green Ridge Street and Dickson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Doehler’s
Pratt
S. Pratt
Green Ridge
Vity
Cheen Ridge
Dickson Avenue
E. S. Pratt
Obituaries of Local Residents Pass Away
Gerald Eyan of 4d Stone Avenue died yesterday after a brief illness. Michael Welvig of South Boranton died yesterday at Hillside Home. Margaret A. Lawrente of Ciamanti Street Dickson died Saturday at age 20. Funeral arrangements vary with each family. services scheduled for today and internment planned at Wash Duin Street Cemetery. Margarete Lorenz, aged twenty two, of Givant Avenue Dickson is also listed in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gmrald Eyan, Ban
Mindil Mbbe
Ryu
Stone Avenue
Michael Welvig
South Boranton
Margaret A. Lawreente
Ciamanti Street
Dickson
Dade
Wash Duin Street
City
Wash- Duin Street
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West
Hyde Park Lodge
Plores
McDermott
Misonry
Gor
Munson
Bat Ques Wis
M. Maton
Don. Davis
Willian Fowler
Mo G. Dimnick
George Oberdorter
Eric-a-Brac
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
South Main Avenue
Epworth League Services
Globe Warehouse
Proghimme
Mathews
North Scranton News
Crystal Dramatic Club
U. M. W. Resolutions
North End Stars
Philadelphia
Auditorium
Stars
Crystals
Priceburg
Lando Jones
William Morgans
Willian Street
Adolph Peldman
West Market Street
New York
Union
J. B
Ish
Olf Guard
John Devine
John O'Neill
St. Mary's College
Providence Presbyterian Sunday School
Providence
Dunmore
Scranton Gas and Water Company
William Naegeli
A. J. Colborn
Europe
Fred Murseh
Lackawanna
Nues OF News
Meer JO
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Avenue
Carnegie
Joyce
Hall
Dunham
Godil
Turkey
the Joyce Stores
Gireen Ridge
Upper Midaw
Blue
Ireen Ridge
Gireen
Mawmiaret Lorenz
Givant Avenue
Divkson
Lyceum Theatre
M. Reis
A.J. Duffy
Charles Frohman
Jone
Eben Holden
E. M. Holland
Title Role
Witves
Ate
Liebler & Co
Sag Harbor
Dames Terme Playa
Mie
Satebook A. m
Mildred Holland
Matine
Pri' and
Sb Cenis
Oprah
Eale
Academy of Music
Lemee
A. J. Duffy
Aeuls
Star Theatre
Alf. G. Hermington
Cle
Vidtels
Meridian Strees
Coorg
Kennedy
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