West Scranton Eisteddfod Program Draws Welsh Choirs
The West Scranton eisteddfod at Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church showcases a chief mixed voices competition on Glory to God with an $85 prize. Adjudicators include Prof. Lewis Davis and Henry C. Williams. The program lists music, poetry, recitations, and various prizes for youths and adults.
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West Scranton
Bellevue
Lewis Davis
Truckson Street Baptist Church
Henry C. Williams
North Scranton
Mia
Watts Hughes
Gwilym Williames
Bers Smiler
Hespel Jivmas
Cleveland
Tanwell Masony
Edward Dimes
Thomas
Christmas tree exercises at several city churches
The Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday school held its annual Christmas tree in the lecture room with each child receiving candy and gifts. Intermediates and Bible school scholars will present the cantata Santa Claus Charm's in the church auditorium. Various churches held Christmas programs with choirs, solos, recitations, and dialogues, directed by church leaders and teachers.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Second Presbyterian Church
West Lickawank Avenue
Sixth Street
Santa Claus
First Welsh Baptist Church
First Welsh Congregational Church
Jemima Morgen
Lizgie A. Edwards
Anime Bowen
Verna Phillips
Nachel Williams
Sarah Davies
Ruth Thomas
Gladys Lillian Jones
Annie Phillips
Elizabeth Jones
Sarah A. Davies
Alice Phillips
Two Girls
Annie Davies
Geatrice Carson
Amy Davies
Lizzie Jenkins
May Jones
Thomas Wills
Edith Woodgate
Edna Wyons
Esther Thomas
Notable First Division A Pupils at No 14 School
The Grammar A grade pupils securing first division seats at the High school from the last examination are Emma France, Cassie Noble, Mattie Poole, Maude Schrumpfs, Stella Shaw, Blanche Vans, Bessie Jones, Gertrude Moore and others. Their scores include 5, 8, 9S, 98, 97, 7.
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Emma France
Cassie Noble
Mattie Poole
Maude Schrumpfs
Stella Shaw
Blanche Vans
Bessie Jones
Gertrude Moore
School graduates and averages listed for divisions
A roster of names with ages appears for May Evane to Ethel Williams. The first division general average is six percent, the second division average eighty two percent, and the overall general school average is eighty nine percent.
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May Evane
Nellie Lally
Lester Oliver
Beatrice Williama
Florence M. Fowler
Donzella Lumley
Irene Reynolds
Minnie Smith
Jennie Seal
Florence Watrour
Ruth Acker
Edna Evans
Margaret Cummings
Anna Jones
Lewis Lewis
Cora Teague
Wilbur Stevens
Emily Thomas
Frances Dimmilch
Willie Mynon
John Tellegeh
Allen Bauer
Florence A. Fowler
Helen Hagen
Helle Snyder
Annie Crane
Pearl Thomas
Margaret Watking
Joseph Kenney
Cecelia Moran
Ward Ainey
Beth Evans
Margaret Lavell
Evan Roberts
Ethel Williams
Christmas services and choir music across local churches
Special masses and music fill St Patrick s Church at 6 7 9 and 10 am with Miss Johnson directing the choir. Holy Cross Belle Vue and St Lucie s Trulian Catholic Church prepare holiday programs under Prof Haydn ovins and Miss Mary L Cavanneri directing. Midnight at St David s Episcopal featured Christians Awake and Shout the Glad Tidings. Christmas sermon to be preached at 10 am by Rev E J McHenry with choir music.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Johnson
Holy Cross Church
Bellevue
Haydnovins
St. Lucie's Trulian Catholic Church
Chestnut Street
Mary L. Cavanneri
St. David's Episcopal Church
E. J. McHenry
Christmas exercises held in nearly all local public schools
In most school rooms Christmas programs were performed yesterday morning with songs recitations and choruses. There was no afternoon session as pupils exchanged tokens of friendship and teachers received gifts, leaving with cheerful hearts to celebrate the Christmastide.
Lodge Elects Officers for Enterprise No 21 Loyal Knights
At the regular meeting of Enterprise lodge No 21 Loyal Knights of America the officers for the coming year were elected: Worthy master Albert Bush worthy deputy master Robert Thomas assistant recording secretary W B Oliver Shaphii David Anthony inside tyler Lot Ludwig outside tyler William J Jenkins conductor John R Jones It was decided to give the widows of each deceased member a Christmas turkey and a present to the orphans
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Enterprise Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Albert Bush
Robert Thomas
W. B. Oliver
Shaphii
David Anthony
Tyler
Lot Ludwig
Wiliam J. Jenkins
John R. Jones
Local Weddings Linked by North Hyde Park and Philadelphia Roots
Daniel J. Thomas of North Hyde Park invenue and Miss Liwun Miller of Philadelphia marry today at the latter's parents home in the Quaker its. Oliver P. Jones and Miss Margaret Pembridge of North Miln avenue will be solemnized today.
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Daniel J. Thomas
North Hyde Park
Liwun Miller
Philadelphia
Oliver P. Jones
Margaret Pembridge
North Miln Avenue
Snow Cleanup Urged as City Vows Enforcement
Business and home owners are asked to clear sidewalks of snow. Street Commissioner W. J. Thomas pledges to enforce the city ordinance if compliance is not swift.
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W. J. Thomas
Annual Welsh eisteddfod and local club events
Drive of the Silver Leaf Pleasure club in Washington hall. An annual eisteddfod at Tellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church. The West Side Grays plan a $1 gold piece rate at their club rooms 24 Archbald street. A dance by the 3. L. P. C. club at Washington hall this afternoon. West Side Athletic club hosts an entertainment and social in Mears hall this evening. An eisteddfod at Taylor this afternoon and evening. Charles Hartley appears at Jackson street Baptist church this evening. Thomas Dowling and Roger Campbell of West Scranton box fifteen rounds at Pittston tonight for $100.
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Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Washington Hall
Tellevue
West Side Grays
Archbald Street
West Side Athletic Club
Mears’ Hall
Taylor
Charles
Local Social News and Holiday Visits
The UW T D Social club held a hall last evening attended by many young people. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Durkin of Luzerne street were privately interred at Cathedral cemetery. Mr and Mrs Simon T Ace of Mt Pocono visit Mr and Mrs William Ace of South Lincoln avenue. Frank Sloat to spend Christmas at Lake Ariel. Ethel Roach and Mary Kester of Scranton street guest of friends at Bloomsburg. Marie Phillips of South Sterling returns from visit with Margaret Hughes of North Hyde Park avenue. Mrs David Decker hosts her sister Clara Mott of Warwick NY. Will Williams of Archibald street home from Baltimore trip. Eugene Fellows and Tudor Williams of Cornell home for holidays. Harry Goodrich of Tripp Park injured foot between cars at Diamond mine.
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Uw, T. D
Mears’ Hall
Thomas Durkin
Luzerne Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Simon T. Ace
Mt. Pocono
Willam K. Ace
South Lincoln Avenue
Frank Sloat
Harry Goodrich
Tripp Park
Land and Sea Sailors And The Forgetful Pipe Tale
Two sailors ashore visit a friend and forget the house number. A passerby wind instrument vendor is paid to blow a bugle. The ship’s call is shouted from a window as the crowd cheers. A familiar voice exclaims the pipes have been waiting.
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Stold
Thees
Lig
Jack Tar
Loudon
A Sensible Man Uses Kemp’s Buleam for Throat and Lung
A promotional notice claims Kemp's Buleam cures coughs and lung troubles better than any medicine. The proprietor offers a free sample bottle to prove its merit, with price and brief details listed.
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Price
Biv
Guo
Soldier Home From Three Years In Active Duty
Louis Gscheldie, son of Patrolman William Gscheldie, returns after three years in the army. He spent sixteen months in Cuba after the war, then served with his regiment in Manila and China before earning wide praise for his conduct. A loving mother awaits his return as he arrives on the South Side.
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Louis Gscheldie
William Gscheldie
Cuba
Manila
China
Candidates for school controller in the Nineteenth election
Half a dozen candidates seek the school controller post held by Louis Schwiass whose term ends next spring. Democrats named Charles Scheiber Michael Walter and Fred Kirchoff while Republicans nominate the present incumbent Louis Schwiass opposed by Frank Moeller of the South Side Clubhouse and August Rehner, a local mason.
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Louis Schwiass
Charles Scheiber
Michael Walter
Fred Kirchoff
Louis Schciaiss
Frank Moeller
South Side
August Rehner
Water woes plague western section near Prospect avenue
Citizens complain of fishy water in the western area and private wells with pumping demand. Residents suffer for drinkable water and breweries report issues. A brewer reportedly sent a sample to New York for analysis.
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Prospect Avenue
New York City
Defenders to Meet Bloomsbury Champions at St Johns Hall
The Defenders undefeated team of St Johns society will face Bloomsbury champions in St Johns Hall tomorrow night. St Marys Glee club team and the Pastimes will contest at the same venue next Monday night. The Meadow Monk Basket Ball team will hold a mask ball on Tuesday January 14 in Athlete Hall.
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St. John’s Society
Bloomsbury
St. John's Hall
St Mary's Glee Club
St. John’s Hall
Meadow Mronk
Wil
Athelete Hall
Funeral of Anthony Loftus Held At St Peter's Cathedral
The funeral of the late Anthony Loftus was held yesterday from the home of his brother Thomas Loftus at 413 Prospect Avenue. A large attendance followed the hearse to Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after services at St. Peter's Cathedral.
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Anthony Loftus
Thomas Loftus
Anvenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic
Grand masquerade ball invite and Christmas services across churches
Deutcher Krieger Verein issues invitation cards for a grand masquerade ball to be held at Athletic Mall on Monday January 12 1602. Christmas tree festivities are planned at SS Pauls Lutheran Church Church of Peace German M KE Church and Hickory Street Presbyterian Church this afternoon and evening with events at various halls. Remains of Mr Welrig buried today from Klines Undertaking Alder Street with services by Pastor William A North and interment at Minooka Cemetery. Joseph P F Heldigel a former Company C Thirteenth Regiment captain, injured hand yesterday and resting in Philadelphia while visiting Cedar Avenue.
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Deutcher Krieger Verin
Athletic Mall
SS Paul's Lutheran Church
Church of Peace
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Welrig
Kline
Alder Street
William A. North
Minooka Cemetery
Joseph PF
Heldigel
Kolb
Joseph BP
Company C. Thirteenth Regiment
Philadelphia
Cedar Avenue
Sunday School Session At Local Church Tonight
The article notes a Sunday school gathering planned for this evening at the church with admission free. It also reports Mrs Mildred Cirton of Wyoming Avenue Green Ridge convalescing after a ten day measles illness. A misplaced notice asks the thief who took the barbecue from the fence at Sanderson Avenue and Breaker Street last night to return immediately to 17h Sanderson Avenue.
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Mildred Cirton
Wyoming Avenue
Green Ridge
Sanderson Avenue
Breaker Street
North End Stars Drop Philadelphia In Auditorium Thriller
North Scranton notes a large crowd as the North End Stars defeated the ALL-Philadelphia team in the auditorium. Crinston, McChaskey, Williams, and Tigue led scoring and the Stars plan a return engagement in February or March in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
North End Stars
Philadelphians
Christmas tree exercises delight city church pupils
Christmas programs were held in several churches last night. Providence Presbyterian, Puritan Congregational, Welsh Congregational and No 26 school held gifts, songs, recitations, duets and benediction. Pupils enjoyed trees, decorations, and stories of the Christ child.
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Providence Presbyterian Church
Thomas S. Morgan
George C. Guild
Clare Terewilliger
Edward Lewis
West Market Street
William Hughes
Nellle Nelson
Leoneard
Welsh Congregational Church
Felows
Gwen Powell
Martha
Gwen Price
Evelyn Davis
Florence Jones
Thomas
David Evans
Lizze
Sarah Powell
Miss Davis
Holy Rosary Church Fair Set for January 2 at St Marys Hall
Arrangements for the Holy Rosary church fair at St Marys hall begin January 2 with a large attendance expected. A busy committee plans nightly musical and literary programs and a raffle of many presents. The ladies ways and means committee meets at P J O Donnell Green street Thursday at 7 30 and the executive committee meets in St Marys hall the same evening.
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Holy Rosary
St. Mary's Hall
BP. J. O'Donnell
Green Street
O'Clowk
St. Marcy’s Hall
Crystal Dramwtle Club Stages The Benator's Daughter
The Crystal Dramwtle club presents The Benator's Daughter this evening in the auditorium. Churches in the area have prepared elaborate Christmas tree exercise programs to be held tonight. This afternoon the Stars face Priceburg as opponents in a local matchup.
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Crystal Dramwtle Club
Benator
Priceburg
Local Notices and Social Notes Highlight Area Families
Baby and congratulations for Mr. and Mrs. EB J Loftus at the O Milley house. Elizabeth Owens and a niece from Brick avenue visit Fleart Lake. Miss Keturah Jones and Blanch Reese return from Muanefield Normal for holidays. Hattie Dellar visits Mrs. Alfred Constantine. Gibbons and Noone home for holidays. Walter B Christmas runs for school controller of the First ward. Richards the barber suffers a sudden illness at work.
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Crystal
Lando Jones
EB. J. Loftus
O'Milley House
Elizabeth Owens
Brick Avenue
Fleart Lake
Keturah Jones
Blanch Reese
Muanefield Normal School
Hattie Dellar
Allentown
Alfred Constantine
Brighton
M. F. Gibbons
North Main Avenue
Michael Noone
Green Street
Jefferson Medical College
Walter B. Christmas
Richards
West Market Street
Silkman longtime Scranton business leader dies at 411 Jefferson
William M. Silkman a prominent local businessman and former vice president of Scranton Savings and Trust died at his home after weeks of illness. He was 45 years married yesterday to Frances Beattie Richards, marking both their wedding anniversary and his wife's birthday. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs L G LaBar. Funeral arrangements at St Patrick’s Church with Cathedral cemetery burial. Other notices report deaths of Anna Lenahan Mary Whalen and John T Lewis with services at St Patrick’s and Washburn Street Cemetery.
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William M. Silkman
Jefferson Avenue
L. G. LaBar
Mr. Silkman
Westchester County
New York
Providence
Silkman
Himellf
Scranton Savings and Trust Company
Misa Frances Be, Ettinge
Kingston
Ulster County
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Dime Bank
Anna Lenahan
de Lugerne Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Cathedral
Mary Whalen
North Ninth Street
Chinese Telephone Exchange Opens in San Francisco Chinatown
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the new Chinese telephone exchange is now open and designed as a showplace in Chinatown. Chief Engineer Cantin led the project, with hospitable entries featuring teakwood furnishings, tea bowls, and a teapot, signaling a distinctive cultural presentation as visitors are welcomed before touring the rear rooms.
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Maude
Chinatown
Cantin
Chinese Telephone Exchange Moves to New Quarters
The Chinese telephone exchange, managed by Loo Kum Shu, expands its compact, fully staffed setup with a front room switchboard and modern lighting. It handles 255 lines and over 1,400 names, with operators memorizing callers by name and residence rather than number.
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Loo Kum Shu
Exchange
Woo Kee
Chung Hi Kin
Chung
Tin
IST
Mer
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Louis Gscheidle
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Fig Street
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Millard
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Alf. G. Tifrrington
Allis-Chalmers Co
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