West Scranton Pays Tribute at Special Meeting for Morgan
Willian Penn Morgan ex foreman at Diamond colliery leaves for Wintondale to supervise Lackawanna Tron and Steel bituminous mines. Panooka tribe No 141 holds farewell at Red Men's hall with resolutions praising his service and wishing success, plus a Morris chile presentation and social features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Penn Morgan
Diamond
Wintondale
Cambria County
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Morgan
Morris Chile
Farewell to Whiteh as he leaves for new post
A group of friends extend best wishes to Whiteh on his departure from the field of labor. They regret his leaving but praise his selection to an important position and wish him success in his new role.
Concert and recitals at Plymouth Church New Year’s night
The Plymouth Congregational church choir plans a strong New Year’s program featuring Elm Park church quartet Miss Ethel Bevan and Gertrude Freeman in plang selections and recitation. Welsh Baptist entertainment includes a Japanese wedding novelty. The lodge installation drew visiting Masons and dignitaries, with David J. Davis presented a jewel and refreshments served to about a hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Elm Park Church
Ethel Bevan
Gertrude Preeman
Democratic caucus to nominate ward candidates
The Democratic voters of the twenty first ward will hold a caucus next Saturday afternoon between 4 and 7 for nominating candidates for common council constable register of voters and other posts. Incumbent M J Norton seeks re election to common council Joseph Dean has resigned as constable Republicans may nominate a strong rival due to rising GOP support in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-first
Common Council
Register of Voters
Iscessor
M. J. Nourton
Jackson Street
Joseph Dean
Wird
Hawking and Moses Wed on Christmas Day in Welch Congregational
Richard J. Hawking and Miss Milsa beth Moses were married by Rev. David Jones at his residence on South Lincoln avenue. Attendants were Nicholas Fox and Miss Jennie Moses. The couple, well known locals, will reside on South Filmore avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Hawking
Milsabeth Moses
David Jones
First Welch Congregational Church
Lincoln Avenue
Nicholas Fox
Jennie Moses
Mia
Hawkins
Filmore Avenue
Installation of Hype Park lodge officers
Newly elected officers of Hype Park lodge No. 249 Pree and Accept ed Masons were installed last evening in Masonic hall by AL BR. Btevens assisted by Jaine M. Eaton William Thornton and Thomas Carey The officers include Worshipful master W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hype Park Lodge
Masonic Hall
AL BR
Jaine M. Eaton
William Thornton
Thomas Carey
St Brenden’s Home Festival Draws Young Crowd
A vibrant St Brenden’s festival last evening drew many young attendees despite minor streetcar delays. The Musee featured new curios and a novel fire escape. Performers included Sidney Hughes with a self composed home song and Miss Anna Fullivan on music. James McHugh and Niagara student Thomas Larkin delivered songs and Shakespeare readings. Tonight the Rambler Dramatic company stages Pyro mus and Thisbe. Multitude of auction items and lunch baskets to be bid on by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
St. Brenden's
Sidney Hughes
Pennsylvania Hills
Anna Fullivan
James McHugh
Thomas Larkin
Niagara University
J. Whitcomb Riley
Cassius
Brutus
Julius Caesar
Mir Larkin
Rambler Dramatic Company
Edward Hursch
Margaret Murphy
Catherine Gallagher
Catherine O'Hara
Catherine Ryan
Sarah Gilroy
Gertrude Cannon
Isabelle Rafter
May Gurrell
Marviel Reese
NOTES AND PERSONALS IN WEST SCRANTON VISITORS
Wilkes-Barre residents and visitors are listed for Christmas and New Year activities around Scranton. Names include Thomas, Elias, Williams, Reynolds, Lewis, Blair, Jenkins, Holges, and Cupwell among others with notices of travel, hospital donation day, funerals, and local society events. One kleptomaniac woman was caught stealing a ladder from Clarke Bros. department store.
Fine Programme in Dunmore Sunday School Ends with Santa Visit
Christmas exercises of the Sunday school at the Methodist Episcopal church in Dunmore drew a large crowd. Superintendent Daniel Powell directed a well trained program featuring recitations songs and a dialogue. Santa Claus distributed gifts to many children at the close. Miss Mary Rooney died at her Elim Street home and Howard Potter, a popular young man killed on the D L and W road, were noted in news notes and personals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Powell
Mary Rooney
Elim Street
Howard Potter
D. L
W. Road
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Daniel Powell
Lona Melaughtin Phaiorun
Serereee
Correll
Spencer
Felon Powell
Margery Treseler
Irene Burne
Gladys Bell
Geese
Ani Powell Dimlogutt
Montgomery
Minnie Webber
Miss Mary Rooney Dies After Christmas Visit
Miss Mary Rooney of Elm Street is found dead in bed yesterday morning after spending Christmas with sister Mrs. Frank Mongan. She is survived by sister Mrs. Frank Mongan and brother Thomas Rooney. Funeral from St Mary’s church Friday at 9 AM with a requiem mass and burial in St Mary’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rooney
Thomas Rooney
Elm Street
Frank Mongan
Eugene Mongan
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Funeral of Howard Potter Observed After Delaware Valley Tragedy
The funeral for Howard Potter, killed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, was held yesterday afternoon at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Masonic lodge King Solomon presided with delegations from Knights of Pythias and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The body was transported on the 2.40 train to Hollisterville for interment. pallbearers included Eugene Horton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Potter
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
King Solomon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Brotherhood of Railway Tiremen
Hollisterville
Eugene Horton
Andrew Marsh
Frank Debow
George Gifford
R. N. Davis
J. B. Bronson
W. J. Hail
Moses K. Kellum
Funeral service for Mrs. Christian Camin conducted on Irving Avenue
The funeral for the late Mrs. Christian Camin was held from her Irving Avenue home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Smith of the Alder Street Methodist church officiated. Pallbearers were A. H. Webber, Fritz Whitman, Henry Moore, William Kneppfel, Henry Bousham, and Charles Blosius. A large crowd accompanied the casket to Dunmore Cemetery where interment occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Camin
Irving Avenue
Rev. Smith
Alder Street
M. EB. Church
Messrs
A. H. Webber
Fritz Whitman
Henry Moore
William Kneppfel
Henry Bousham
Charles Blosius
Dunmore Cemetery
Brief notices from Hawley and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Philip Davis visited friends in Hawley this week. Hawley residents Mr and Mrs Bingham visit daughter Mrs M Potter of Drinker street for a few days. J OW Burkhart bought Maple Farm dairy and will supply Maple Farm milk to patrons, from CG W Jones. Miss Mary Lindsay of Slake ly street visits Freeland. James McDonough of Honesdale visited his sister on Chestnut street. Dr Harry Heyen returned to Philadelphia after visiting his parents. Joseph Lennon returned to Islip N Y after a shore stay. M J Bulger received seven gold beads from the Improved Order of Red Men for largest new member intake. Mr and Mrs Charles Oliver of Green Ridge celebrate a daughter. McMillan Brothers run the only conveyance to the city, about eight trips daily, fare ten cents. Dayton Elis of Syracuse University visits his mother on Church street. Rev Dr J R Davies of Philadelphia entertains grandchildren at John Moffat’s on Elm street. Deputy Factory Inspector E W ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wilkes-Barre
West Scranton
Albert Elias
Boston
Mass
D. P. Elias
Washburn Street
Cora Williams
Catasauqua
T. J. Reynolds
Harrisburg
James
Lewis
Kingston
Joseph Reynolds
Hampton Street
Henry Williams
North Main Avenue
Clock Tobacco Company
West Side Hospital
Carrie Bruning
Carbondale
Bruning
North Hyde Park Avenue
Thomas Blair
New York
Pearl Jenkins
Edwardsville
George Holges
John Jenkins
Thomas Jenkins
Albany
N. Y
Hughie" Ellis
Evanscourt
Martin Sammon
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
A.M. Dershimer
C. B. Cupwell
West Nicholson
Yale
A. Forest Dershimer
Harry Davis
Union City
Tenn
I. H. Ayres
Roger Williams
Bucknell University
Fourteenth Ward
McCormack
West Lackawanna Avenue
Eugene Cosgrove
Elmira
Young Women’s Christian Association
Elizabeth Doersam
Central City Association
Clarke Bros
Philip Davis
Hawley
Mrs. Bingham
M. Potter
Drinker Street
J. OW. Burkhart
Maple Farm
CG. W. Jones
Mary Lindsay
Slakely Street
Freeland
James McDonough
Honesdale
Chestnut Street
Harry Heyen
Philadelphia
Joseph Lennon
Islip
M. J. Bulger
Kked
Charles Oliver
Green Ridge
Dayton Elis
Syracuse University
Church Street
J. R. Davies
John Moffat
Elm Street
E. W
New Century Tea Tips: Switch to Machine Made Teas
Start the new year with machine made teas for purity and economy. Use less tea and infuse three to five minutes with boiling water for best results, avoiding hand rolled varieties described as impure or doctored.
Bishop and wife visit Wellshoro friends
The bishop and his wife are visiting friends at Wellshoro for several days. St Mary’s Episcopal Church Sunday school will hold Christmas exercises in the church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellshoro
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Christmas program and local notices from North Scranton
The North Scranton column details a Providence Presbyterian church Christmas program with a sleigh ride glee by a male quartet and a praise-filled evening in Sunday school rooms. It notes a serious leg injury to Mrs. Blemin, a hospital transfer, and lists varied local social and church events including a 20th century dance at the Auditorium and a wedding at 4 PM Christmas Day of Miss Mary Jones to Mr Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Providence Presbyterian Sunday School
Messrs. Johns, Griffin, Heberling
Morgan
C. F. Whittemore
Charles Whittemore
Boston
Bella
H. H. McKeehan
Blemin
Hollister Avenue
Parker Street
Local Happenings and Funeral Notice at Green Ridge
Green Ridge news notes holiday visits set by Pratt Alworth Bixler and Geisner families. The funeral of Mrs Lisa Levi from Lidl Penn avenue drew many from Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns. Rev J J Lansing officiated at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church with four Williams brothers among pallbearers and interment at Dunmore cemetery. Green Ridge Masons installed officers led by Worshipful Master H M Cole and others at the Masonic hall on Dickson avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pratt
Green Hidee Street
Glen Cove
Luise
Gertrude Bi. Alworth
School of Applied Art
Philadelphia
John W. Alworth
Meylert Avenue
Margaret Bixler
Euston
Mabel Pordham
Cupouse Avenue
William Geisner
Tila
Monsey Avenue
Pittston
Lisa Levi
David J. Levi
Lidl Penn Avenue
J. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Levi
Brenden J. Williams
Lincoln H. Williams
Samuel
Joshua Williams
Dunmore Cemetery
KE. Bond
P. Jones
South Orange
N. J
Green Ridge Lodge
Masonic Hall
Dickson Avenue
H. M. Cole
John Fidiam
George Haycock
Elbert G. Stevens
RK. A. Zimmerman
Grand Lodge
Benjamin H. Imeson
Green Ridge Church Plans Year End Prayer Service
Following installation ceremonies, Hornbaker's hall hosted the annual banquet. Green Ridge Presbyterian invites all members to a New Year Eve prayer and praise gathering with a roll call service at the church Monday night December 31. The service ends near midnight with the Lord's Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornbaker
South Scranton Notes
St John’s Literary Society plans a lavish Irish play The Irish Heroine at the church hall with intermission specialties. The event committee includes Winifred Durkin Mary S O’Malley Kate Reardon Margaret Brown Margaret McHugh P Boland P F Tierney and T J Handley. The Tigue Gymnasium team faces Taylor at Fallon's rink Old Forge tomorrow at 8 o clock. Local alderman raceHoly lodging races continue with M Jhuddy seeking renomination James Brady a former rail accident survivor also in contention. Revival service led by Rev RP Doty Cedar Avenue Methodist. Miss Jessie Morgan hosts Miss Jane Becke. Miss Gertrude Walsh returns from Pittston Avenue visit. Edward Kunnell visiting family in Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s Literary Society
Winifred Durkin
Mary
O'Malley
Kate Reardon
Margaret Brown
Margaret McHugh
P. Boland
P. F. Tierney
T. J. Handley
Tigue Gymnasium
Taylor
Fallon
Old Forge
M. Jhuddy
James Brady
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
FL RP. Doty
Jessie Morgan
West Mineoka
Jane Becke
West Virginia
Gertrude Walsh
Pittston Avenue
Edward Kunnell
Washington Avenue
Honesdale
Obituary and Deaths of Local Union Members
James P Collings 23 died at his parents home after typhoid pneumonia. He was president of the local Railway Men's union and active in the strike. Survived by parents five mothers and four brothers and sisters. Funeral plans not set. Edward Allen died at age 60 at North Washington avenue. Funeral at Adam Avenue chapel with interment at Washlum Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. Vollina
Scranton
Collins
Silviwn
Carpenters
Singoka Rennet
My. Collings
Kealward
Joseph
Mhotiwa
Richard
Mare Curet
Elizabeth
Katherine
Nettle
James P. Colling
Railway Men's Union
M. W. Collings
North Main Avenue
Mr. Callins
le W
Edward Allen
William Allen
North Washington Avenue
Adam Avenue
Washlum Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
William Penn Morgan
Hyde Park Lodge
A. M
Willian Porn Morgan
Evan Western
Thomas A. Davies
John W. Richards
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Members
Dufour
Hayden Moone
Georges Oberderfer
Harry A. Wrigley
Charles Lanning
William PB. Williams
A. B. Stevens
Ballentine
J. B. Bweet
DPD
W. Haydn Livans
David J. Davis
Stevens
Max Blume
W. Haydn Evans
George Oberdorfer
Pryce Thomas
Joseph Oliver
Lodge
Masonic Fraternity
Globe Warehouse
Dunmore Doings
M. E. Church
Miss Rooney
Potter
Mrs. Camin
North Scranton
North Main Aventea Baptist Church
Nellie Rickett
Harford
Neystone Literary and Dramaatic Club
Edward Wright
Bayonne
Wis
M. Keator
Bummit Avenue
L. N. Roberts
Ate
Roberts
Peter P. Jones
Mary I
Richards
WF. Davies
Memorial Church
Jonas Long
Acs
Ottia
An Howe
Tsee
HOYS
Scotland
Donas Long
South Scranton
Lyceun Theatre Ree & Surgupder
Lessect
Enegers
Duffy
Burke & Chase Vaudeville Co
Madame Herrmann
Japan
McMahon
King
Mire
Jimmie Barry
Prof
Howard
Tin Ponies
Kelley
Violette
Zimmer
Mabel Mait
Land
the Bessett Marshall Company
de Mont
al. G. Fields
Paris
Academy OF Music, Rbis
Harry A. Brown
Lemces
Chester de Vonde
Linocoln
J. Carter
Remember the
Maine
New Gaiety Theatre
Meginty
Sport
Universal
Miss New York, Jr
Samter Bros
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