Christmas Music and Elections At West Scranton Churches
The First Welsh Congregational Church held its annual Christmas feast with a juvenile choir and older members performing six choral numbers and recitations. Beatrice Carson, Ruth Thomas and others sang solos, and the primary class sang a song. Evening services featured further singing and a sermon by Rev. David Jones about righteous living. Officers of the Sunday school for the coming year were elected including Theophilus Tlowen as superintendent and Elizabeth Jenkins as assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Congregational Church
Thomas Eling
Beatrice Carson
Gladys L. Jones
Agnes Davies
Amy Davies
Ruth Thomas
Lizzie Jenkins
May Jones
Denar Little Child
Munger
Oteers
Theophilus Tlowen
Eligabeth Jenkins
John Williams
William J. Thomas
Thomas Elias
Annie Teese
Joshua Elias
Helen Jones
David Williams
Fred Evans
Arthur Thomas
David Stephens
David Jenkins
Thomas Ellas
Allen Thomas
Annie Davies
Mother Thomas
Sarah Davies
David Jones
Plymouth church offers best programme in congregation history
A note on the Plymouth church programme highlights a standout event for the congregation, emphasizing its quality and significance within the community. The article frames the programme as the most notable effort by the church in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Church
Christmas concert under Prof. Owens ushers voices
The choir directed by Prof. David Owens performed Christmas anthems by leading composers. Soloists Mrs A R Bynon Thomas Tallie Evans Miss Laura Hughes Eben Hyans and Fred Thomas sang creditably. A male quartet including Fred Thomas David EB Hughes Thomas Roberts and David Owens also performed. Pastor Theo A Boyl preached a seasonally themed sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorr
David Owens
A. R. Bynon
Thomas Thomas
Tallie Evans
Laura Hughes
Eben Hyans
Fred Thomas
David EB
Hughes
Thomas Roberts
Theo
Fm. A. Boyl
First Baptist Church Sermons Highlight New Year
James G. Batley of Colgate University spoke on responsibility at the morning service, Halley offered thoughts on the new year, and Rev. S. F. Mathews preached a discourse about being chosen to bear his name. Baptism followed as attendance and church funds rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Batley
Colgate University
First Baptist Church
Israel
Mathews
Scraunton Street
Sermon and service notes from Nevada church assembly
A. V. Bower delivered a strong sermon from Remember the words of the Lord Jesus. Rev Rankin led the evening service with Christmas music by the orchestra. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening. The board of trustees meets in special session tonight to finalize year affairs. The annual congregational meeting is set for one week hence. The Gama Nu society meets at 7 30 sharp and pew holders are urged to attend with final arrangements for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev
A. V. Bower
Jesus
Mr. Rankin
Board of Trustees
Gama Nu Society
Rentals Payments Urgently Due to Church Treasurer
Payments for this year's rent are due immediately to the church treasurer as requested.
Annual Christian festival and multiple church services noted
Last evening the annual children's Christian festival occurred at St. Davil's Episcopal Church with a music program and remarks by Rev. Br. J. McHenry. Other churches listed special services for New Year’s, educational missionary talks, and watch night meetings led by various pastors and bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Davil's Episcopil
Br. J. McHenry
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Juckson Street
Hey
Thomas de Grouchy
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
B.T. Stone
Bellevue
Second Annual Recital at Plymouth Congregational Church
A New Year’s night program at Plymouth Congregational Church on Jackson Street features a two part musical and literary recital. It includes quartets, solos by Mrs Warren, Mr Aliume, Miss Cora Morris Griffin, Mr Evans Thomas Abram, and Mrs Lewis, a baritone number The Meanty Song, and a reading and various choral selections led by conductors W. Owens and Prof. Davide Owens with the Glee Club under William Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat First
Protharee Mra
Neckel
Mra
Jones
Messrs
Warren
Aliume
Gray Otl Warren
William Connell Glee Club
W. OW. Evang
Tenneson
Cora Morris Griffin
Eee
Mera Brundage
Reelution
Stukie
Tadort
Cee
Mie Cort Morris Orifby
Mama
Thomas Adtcams
Hawthorne Howe
Lewis
Miss Via Jones
Yachting
Plymouth Churcheldr
Davide Owens
Fifth Ward Republicans Name Davis Alderman Nominee
The Fifth ward caucus produced Bezalael Davis as the alderman nominee over Benjamin Griffitths by twenty seven votes. In four districts the vote tallies show Davis winning with 70 to 28 in one district and other numbers noted for district election work and officials to be named. The Fifteenth ward caucus is set for Wednesday January 8 to select school controller constable ward assessor and election boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Bezalael Davis
Benjamin Griffitths
Thitl
Dudge
Daniel Thomas
Edwin A. Hughes
Levshon Evans
Jinlee
John 3. Williams
John James
George Allen
Imite i
Social gathering at Mrs Markwick’s home honors Jack Walsh
A sod gathering at Fourteenth street hosted by Mrs. Sydney Markwick honored Jack Walsh kite of India. Music by Prof. David Williams and others, with violin by Jack Walsh, refreshments by Mrs. Markwick, and attendance of numerous local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Markwick
Fourteenth Street
Jack Walsh
Kite
India
David Williams
Miss Walsh
Thoms
Miss Markwick
Walsh
Markwick
Misses Taylor
Annie Davis
Margaret Thoms
Florence Walsh
Helen Marwick
Fred Ringley
Duck Walsh
John Walsh
Stephen Markwick
Jennings
Sidney Markwick
Currie Markwick
Jaimes Smith
Mer
William Dedford
Court holds John O'Reilly on malicious mischief charge
John O'Reilly of Cameron Avenue was held on $200 bail by Alderman John after an arrest at his wife's request. A boxing bout between Thomas Dowling and Roger Campbell is planned at O'Poole's Hall Pittston on New Year's Day. Remains of C B Garri son died from injuries at Moses Taylor Hospital were moved to Espy Pa for burial. The infant Freda Kime of 546 North Hromley Avenue will be buried at Washburn Street Cemetery this afternoon. A testimonial benefit for Miss Sadie Mudwards will be held at St Thomas College Hall Wyomile Avenue. Herman Glacemian was appointed a call man at Engine Company No 8. Mrs D B Thomas Ladies Choir will meet tonight for rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Reilly
Cameron Avenue
John
Thomas Dowling
Roger Campbell
O'Poole
Pittston
C. BR. Garrison
Moses Taylor
Lackawanna
Espy
Freda
William Kime
S46
Hromley Avenue
Washburn Street
Sadie Mudwards
St. Thomas College Aill
Wyomile Avenue
Herman Glacemian
Engine Company No. 8
Local church notices and society items from Plymouth area
Plymouth Congregational church invites all members to attend. Christmas collection at St. Pat Trek's church totaled 801. Mrs. David J. Williame of Nanticoke fled yesterday morning. Deceased was Annie P. Roberts of South Main Avenue. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at Nanticoke. Mrs. Roberts and children Jennie and Robert P. Roberts to attend. Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tiue Harris of North Bromley Avenue, is seriously ill. Oneiti Social Club to hold first grand masquerade ball at Washington Hall on New Year’s night. Club aims for a series of socials this season. William E. Teese of Morris Court injured knee at Oxford mine on Friday. William Connell Glee Club to meet at Favorite Hall at 7:40 pm for rehearsal and business. another session at 7:00 pm Wednesday prior to Plymouth Congregational church concert. Annual donation day at West Side Hospital on New Year’s Day, solicitations of money, clothing, books, edibles welcomed. Patrolman Hurt last night arrested George Stuart of Schnell Court for disturbance in front of Schnell’s Hotel. Pool room on North Main Avenue, running on Sunday, was closed by police Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
St. Pat Trek's
David J. Williame
Nanticoke
Aingers Ing Winens
Tts
Annie P. Roberts
South Main Avenue
Roberta
Jennie
Robert P. Roberts
Stanley
Tsiue Harris
North Bromley Avenue
Oneiti
Washington Hall
William E. Teese
Morris Court
Oxford
William Connell Glee Club
Faavorite Hall
West Side Hospital
George Stuart
Shnell Court
Shnell's
North Main Avenue
Whith
Local Social Notes From Scranton Area Church Parish
Marriage of Bert Schenck and Miss Emma Giles at St. Davids church framed the week. Guests and residents from Olyphant Wilkes-Barre Pittston and Scranton are listed with visits births illnesses and recoveries. Notables include Rev I J McHenry officiant and several local families across North Lincoln North Sumner South Main and Rebecca avenues.
Christmas Events and Notices From Dudley Street 1901
Community Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Carl Neuffer on Dudley Street featured the Htthy Louise and numerous families including Helen Niemeyer Isabel Bryden Marion Allen McMillan Charles Ames Wade Close and Arthur Lane. Monthly church activities include a Methodist Episcopal service with 43 new members and a Presbyterian reception at Elm Street manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Neuffer
Dudley Street
Louise
Helen Niemeyer
Isabel Bryden
Marion Ad Allen McMillan
Charles Ames
Wadewird Close
Arthur Lane
Horn
T. J. Ware
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
H. Buckley
Cherry Street
Wr. Anns
Adane Avenue
W. J. Boughton
Taylor Avenue
Mra
A. M. Baldwin
Miss Hawkey
C. J. Ryan
Adams Venue
Lopkr Mise
de Louchl
Marion Street
James J Muhady
Madison Avenue
Besele Gaylord
Mra. Mechles
John Ollorf
Mary O'Rourke
Patch
Marlon Avenue
Harry Stevens
Christmas Tree Festivities In Scranton Saengerrunde
The Scranton Saengerrunde and Junger Maennerchor host annual holiday events with prize drawings and Santa gifts. A large decorated tree at Alden Street hall will showcase gifts while Prof. Johnson provides music for a post drawing dance. Committee members lead preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Saengerrunde
Junger Maennerchor
James O'Brien
Storr
P. A. Cavanaugh
Beamish
River Stree
Saengerrunde
Miennerchor
Santa Claus
Snenerrunde Society
Aldey Street
Prof
Johnson
John Schroele
Charles Pell
John Schneider
William Corman
Plaus
Max Ludwig
Jacob Hess
Christmas tree drawing and social at German club hall
An energetic committee organized the Welnachtsbeschecerung at Ger mania hall tonight. Decorated steps lead to a ceiling bunting display and a large tree laden with gifts for children. CGuth's orchestra plays as prizes are drawn and a dance follows. Doors open at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maennerchor
Germania
Cguth
Prises
A. B. Welchel
August Schimpli
George Maus
Nd. Kannengosser
George Hetrick
Fred Heinz
Harry Gacker
Electric City Rifle Club Prize Result Report
At the last session of the Electric City Rifle club the contest for a prize by Gunsmith Tisdel ended with J A Grening first scoring 215 from 74 74 67 0 and 10 points under ideal. Captain John Bhitter total 202 with 64 67 71 and was praised for marvelous shooting. M Mc Vittle followed with 199 points. The winner, a Moonle street resident and bartender at Blatter's hotel on Lackawanna avenue, has been a club member since formation and is regarded as a top indoor shot. The match was over Clutter's range eighty feet with a three quarter inch bullseye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Rifle Club
Tisdel
J. A. Grening
John Bhitter
M. McVittle
Moonle Street
Blatter
Lackawanna Avenue
Clutter
Ringe
James O'Brien Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Assault
James O'Brien was arrested at his Stafford home on a disorderly conduct and assault charge after neighbors reported his drunken rage. A magistrate set a $45 bond with 90 days in jail if unpaid, in what locals note as the harshest penalty from the typically lenient official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Brien
Stafford Vente
Anmel Bitters
O'Brien
Chirges
Guletin
O'Briennis
Storr
Knights of St George banquet prep and New Year events
A committee meeting for the Knights of St George banquet and ball is set for this evening in St Mary's hall. Services occur at the German Presbyterian Church on Hickory Street at 745 PM New Year's Day. An illustrated lecture on the Passion Play is planned at the Presbyterian Church Monday January 6 by Rev. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. George
St. Mary's Hall
Hickory Street
Kdaim
Presbyterian Culturch
Tey. Kor
Frank Rhee
Mitteton Avenue
New York City
Athletic Hall
Youngs
Celal
Cedar Avenue Poo
Miea Alive
Cariyen
Harry Vaughan
Daniel Vaughaan
Pond Ender
United States
Wilh Cramer
Neaber
United States Infantry
China
Philippines
la Vielding
Cedlic Wavenne
Constable Woelkers
Insane Patients Stage Drama at Hillside Home
A drama featuring full stage accessories was presented at Hillside Home by residents shown performing on stage. The event showcased residents participating in a play and dance, highlighting creative activity within the home setting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Plymouth Church Services
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Washburn Presbyterian Church
Raglans
Newmarket
Globe Warehouse
Jackson Street
Adana
Mr. Walsh
Alice Goons
South Sumner Avenue
Columblin
Stephen Clarke
Elizabeth Weekert
North Everett Avenue
Mimett Kilis
Lafayette Street
Simpson Meéthodist Episcopal Church
Mre
Thomas Ladies’ Choir
Agen T Sirpris
Kemp
Bert Schenck
Emma Giles
St. David's Church
I. J. Mc. Henry
Jennie Patton
Olyphant
Mabel Dershimer
Corrie Brill
North Sumner Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Frank Coons
Carbondale
Ambrose Nealon
Price Street
Mro
Daniel J. Thomas
Philadelphia
Blkdiwle
North Lincoln Avenue
Frank Hagen
North Matin Avenue
Alfred Atkinson
Lincoln Heights
Abray Mayo
Swetland Street
Etta Anderson
North Filmore Avenue
Angus Gray
Lincoln Avenue
Albert KE. Sayers
Rebecca Avenue
Isle BE
Fleming
Anne Jones
West Secranton
George P. Thomas
Pittsburg
Morris Jones and
Famiily
Thomas AH
North Iomley Avenue
Mr. Evans
West Beranton
Justin Smith
Linevolo Sleights Pharmacy
Dunmore
South
Germania Hall
Grening
Tisdel Trophy
Jonas
Longs Son's
Jonas Long's
Melton
Donas Long
Academy of Music
M. Reis
A&a
Aubrey Stock Co
Sigstente
Lyceum Theatre
AJ J. Duffy
Dus
Daniel Sully
Aml Boston
Strom
Bridis, & A. mi
Star Theatre
Alf
Tteremyington
ANUAY
Joyer
Joyce
Turkey
Per Ib
Joyce Stores
Hillside
Por
Heomer
Reemer
Denman Arhompson
Estelie Loomis
Atrornes FE
Eut Nichle
Chicago
Boston
Wesley Mosenquest
Ale Wattner
Mhst Theater
New York
AIL Apechat Security
Carclet
Vrives
Mitiney
Bo Te
Nighbeie
Oi Sale
Acits
Momlay
A. Im
The
St. Thomas’ College Hall
T J
McManus
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