Memorial Service Honors D L Moody at Plymouth Church
The Plymouth Congregational church auditorium held a memorial service for D L Moody with Moody and Sankey hymns. Rev L R Foster and Rev A E Hoyt spoke of Moody's life, faith, and impact, noting his work at Northfield and his simple gospel message as believers sang Only Remembered.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
D. L. Moody
Moody and Sankey
L. RB. Poster
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
A. E. Hoyt
W. P. Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Boyle
Foster
Mr. Moody
Chicago
Poster
Christ
Moody
Northfield
A. E. Toyl
Lanecolin
Annual tea party at Wolah Congressational church program
The Wolah Congressational church holds its annual tea party in the church parlors this afternoon and evening continuing tomorrow evening. An entertainment program features piano and choral pieces led by Prof. Ro Davies, vocal and bolo selections, and recitations by several named participants including Phoebe Evans Titus Davies and George Washington.
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Wolah Congressational Church
Cwotuipo
Chore Orchestra
Teese Ro Davies
Vowal
Joshua John
Phoebe Evans Bolo
Wooo M
Daha
Evans
Mise
Harriet Evans
Wm. Davies
Titus Davies Bolo
John Beans
Thomas Jehi Bolo
Aim
Esau Price
Ramitha Price Bolo
Kathryn Hitchings
George Washington
Election of Officers at First Baptist Sunday School
After Sabbath school, First Baptist Church held its annual election. Dr. B. G. Beddoes was chosen superintendent for the sixteenth consecutive time. New officers include W. Phillips as assistant superintendent, B. G. Bedder as superintendent, Lillie Dawes as assistant secretary, George Phillips as assistant secretary, Bessie Williams as treasurer, Livia Jones as chorister, Clara Reid as organist, Alice Williams as assistant organist, Lillie Moore as head of the primary department, Charles Mathews as librarian, Frederic Peters and A. Boyd Jacoby as assistant librarians.
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First Baptist Sunday School
B. G. Beddoes
Ant
W. ©. Phillips
B. G. Bedder
Lillie Dawes
George Phillips
Bessie Williams
Livia Jones
Clara Reid
Alice Williams
Lillie Moore
Charles Mathews
Iibrarhins
Frederic Peters
A. Boyd Jacoby
YWCA Wert Scranton Branch Holds Evening Reception
The Wert Scranton branch of the Young Women's Christian Association hosts a reception tonight from 6 to 10 on South Main Avenue. A programme of music and literary numbers will be presented by the Choral Society of the association at 6 o clock, with Prof. John T. Watkins and the Selurbert quartet entertaining until 7 30. Refreshments follow the programme.
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Wert Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association Wit
Thei Friends
Fovelock
South Main Avenue
Choral Society of the Associaton
John T. Watkins
Selurbert Quartetto
All Trimmed Hats At Half Price For Ten Day Offer
A merchant advertises a sale offering to meet or beat any competitor price by half on trimmed hats and similar items. The offer demands payment terms and promises to furnish additional goods on the same pricing basis within ten days.
Ladies Hats On Sale At Low Bargain Prices
Trimmed ladies hats priced from 75 cents to 7 dollars 50 cents with extra untrimmed hats and shakers offered. Selection still good as figures drop to fractions of former prices.
Trimmings and Ornaments At Gift Prices
If your taste is good and you're handy with your fingers you may fix up your own mid winter millinery for a mere trifle.
St Leon Battaln Holds Watch Night Party on North Main
St. Leo's battalion hosted a watch night gathering last evening in rooms on North Main Avenue. The space proved too small for all who sought admission and refreshments were served by caterer P. J. Gilroy. The group will meet next Sunday for installation of newly elected officers.
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L. BR. Foster
A. E. Boy
St. Leo's Battalion
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Robert Cargon
West Side Hospital
North Main Avenue
P. J. Gilroy
Local Social Evening At Booth Main Avenue
Robert Carson hosted a small gathering at his Booth Main avenue home on Friday night. The event featured dancing and merriment with Mrs Carson and her daughter serving refreshments. Guests included Bersie Davis Diana Rosencrantz Tay dia Davis Ethel Bevan Nevile Fraunfelter Mabel Spencer Filla Shaw Robert Carson Robert Trrnchey Frank Magoevern Edward Davis and Les Campbell.
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Robert Carson
George Carson
Booth Main Avenue
Carson
Bersie Davis
Diana Rosencrantz
Taydia Davis
Ethel Bevan
Nevile
Donation Day at West Side Hospital Announced
The annual donation day at West Side hospital will occur January 1 1866 with Cash wearing apparel and edibles welcomed. Miss Barah A. Smith superintendent will receive gifts as the hospital has lately been crowded and many patients have been turned away.
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West Side Hospital
Guist
Queenstone
Barah A. Smith
Mies Dalay Hosts Cadet Club Event and City Notices
Mies Dalay of Ninth street entertained the Cadet club Friday evening. Clergy from English speaking churches meet Tuesday at Rev. Moffat’s study to plan union services during the week of prayer January 7 to 14. Evangelist P J Kane of Philadelphia will lead meetings at Blinpeon Methodist Episcopal church starting January 15 for two weeks. Rev Kane is well known locally. Simpson Methodist Episcopal choir will perform Christmas music next Sunday evening under Prof William Jones. Baptist Young People and First Baptist church held a union service last evening. Side barbers will close shops at noon today. Fisk university students, the Jubblee Singers, will give
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Mies Dalay Case
Ninth Street
Dr. Moffat
Washburn Street
Rev. Kane
Simpson Methodial Episcopal Church
William Jones
Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church
Fisk University
Jubblee Singers
Grain-O: New grain drink replaces coffee for all ages
Ask your grover today to show you Grain-O, the new drink made from pure grains. It has the rich brown color of Mocha or Java and suits delicate stomachs. Available for 10 to 12 cents per package at all grocers.
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Grover
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
Readers named Mae Barnard and Miss A P describe severe health issues from bladder trouble dizziness heart flutter and heavy menstruation. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills they report improvement and gratitude for the medicine's life saving effects.
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Finkham
Dean Freno
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maea
Bansano
Milltown
Wasuinatox Co
Concert and community notices from local churches and groups
A concert at Jackson Street Baptist Church is set for tomorrow evening with admission at 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Christmas music repeated at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. A missionary meeting occurred yesterday at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms on South Main Avenue with Miss Marian Mott in concert. The West Side Board of Trade and fleet and common couriers meet Tuesday at Dr Struppler’s South Main office. Funeral services for William J D Morris were held Saturday at his Washburn Street home with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.
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Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Presbyterian Shurch
Wis Hell
Young Women's Christhan Association
South Main Avenue
Marilian Mott
Cinrer
Atrects and Bridges Committee
West Side Board of Trade
Fleet and
Fourteen Friends Hold New Year Reception at Hotel Best
The Fourteen Friends hosted their annual New Year’s reception in South Scranton last night. Peter McCormack and Patrick Hagbert contributed music as guests watched the old year end and the new year begin. A banquet followed in the dining hall with decorated tables and flowers. Mrs. James Best, Mrs. Fred Weitchel, and the Loftus sisters oversaw service as dancing continued into the early hours.
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Hotel Best
Peter McCormack
Patrick Hag- Berty
James Best
Fred Weitchel
Mame
Nora Loftus
McCormack and
Hugegerty
Christmas Festivals Shine Across Three Local German Groups
On Saturday evening the Krueger Verein held its annual Christmas festival at Kuleger's hall on Pittston avenue with a Christus tree, recitations by children, and music by Prof. Schmidt. The Scranton Saengerrunde held a Sunday afternoon Christmas festival at Athletic hall featuring recitations and vocal and instrumental music for members' children who enjoyed candy. The Arbiter Fortbilungs Verein held a Christmas festival at Prospect avenue and Alder street with many families, children reciting, and vocal music by the Arbiter Verein and Junger MMunennerener, presided over by Prof. Gust Schmidt.
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Krueger Verein
Kuleger's Hall
Pittston Avenue
Musie
Schmidt
Scranton Saengerrunde
Athletic Hall
Arbiter Fortbillungs Verein
Prospect Avenue
Alder Street
Arbiter Verein
Junger Mmunennerener
Gust Schmidt
YWCA New Year Reception Planned at 1021 Cedar
The Young Women's Christian Association hosts an annual New Year reception this afternoon from 4 to 10 PM at 1021 Cedar Avenue. A special musical program is on tap and both men and women are invited to attend. The funeral of James O Connor is set for this afternoon from his brother John T O Connor's home on Genet Street. Miss Clara Boyer of New York City is visiting her mother Mrs John Schunk of Pittston Avenue for the holidays. Charles Graf Conrade Peil Thomas Ruddy and George Engel returned Saturday from a successful fishing trip to Lake Como.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
James O'Connor
John T. O'Connor
Genet Street
Clara Boyer
New York City
John Schunk
Pittston Avenue
Charles Graf
Conrade Peil
Thomas Ruddy
George Engel
Lake Como
Local Socials Highlight Christmas Gatherings
Miss Evelyn Jones hosted a Saturday lunch for Matte Lindsay Mabel Fordham Louise Connolly Jessie Callender and Nellie Elisa. Miss Carrie Hitchcock gave a 4 to 6 tea with Lou Dimmick Minnie White Lissie Palmer Iris Burns Jean Mitchell Mary Wade Frances Lindsay Hattie Lindsay Isabella Jones Clara Woodruff Nellie Morgan Ruth Hann and Mudlie Hitchcock present. Charles Foind has recovered enough to return to his market job. Green Ridge Presbyterian Sabbath school members enjoyed their Christmas entertainment Saturday night.
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Evelyn Jones
Adams Avenue
Matte Lindsay
Mabel Fordham
Louise Connolly
Jessie Callender
Nellie Elisa
Carrie Hitchcock
Washington Avenue
Lou Dimmick
Minnie White
Lissie Palmer
Iris Burns
Jean Mitchell
Mary Wade
Frances Lindsay
Hattie Lindsay
Isabella Jones
Clara Woodruff
Nellie Morgan
Ruth Hann
Mudlie Hitchcock
Charles Foind
Happenings of North Scranton New Year Services and Masses
Watch night services welcoming the New Year were held across North Scranton churches. The Providence Methodist Episcopal church hosted a union service with pastors delivering addresses, a testimonial, and Lord's Supper. Holy Rosary celebrated a midnight mass, followed by special music, with large turnout. A watch night service also occurred at North Main Avenue Tract Church with testimonials.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Holy Rosary Church
Catherine Haggerty
North Beranton
Providence Methodist ‘Piacopal
J. H. Cousing
William Edgar
W. D. Clymer
Christian Church
XN. J. McManus
John Lynch
Mein Avenue Traptiet
Reese Watkins
Funeral of Miss Catherine Margerty at North Malm Avenue
The funeral was held Saturday morning from the parents’ home on North Malm avenue near Jones street. A large assembly of friends and relatives attended, with floral tributes signaling affection and the deceased’s perceived purity. The procession proceeded to Holy Rosary church for a solemn high requiem mass conducted by Rev. J M O Teale with deacon Rev. J A O Reilly and sub deacon Rev. Movlan, no sermon. Mrs. John Lynch sang at offertory and later “Nearer My God To Thee” as the casket was borne out. Pallbearers were Myles Cibbons, Michael Mahon, Thomas Grady, John Corcoran, Patrick McAndrew and Patrick Salmon. Interment followed in the cathedral cemetery.
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Catherine Margerty
North Malm Avenue
Jones Street
Holy Rosary Church
J. 7. O'Teale
J. A. O'Reilly
A. V. Movlan
John Lynch
Myles Cibbons
Michael Mahon
Thomas Grady
John Corcoran
Patrick McAndrew
Patrick Salmon
Cathedral
Funeral of Charles Brady in Keyser Mine Death
Charles Brady, a Keyser man, was killed at Cayuga mines when a car descended an incline pinning him between cars. Services were at Holy Rosary Church with Rev. G. J. O Toole. burial in cathedral cemetery. Survived by father Charles Drady Sr and siblings John Phillip Mrs Joseph McAllister Mrs Dominick Kline Nellie Brady.
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Charles Brady
Keyser Atvenus
Cayuga
Holy Rosary Church
G. J. O'Toole
Cathedral Cemetery
Young Brady
Hrady
Charles Drady, Jr
Delaware and Hudson
John
Phillip
Joseph McAllister
Dominick Kline
Nellie Brady
Joseph
Robert Smith
Boulevard Avenue
Proxser
Primitive Methodist Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Fred
Seth Smith
Hil Street
Washburn Street
Memorial Service Planned After Mulley Death in Church Work
After Sabbath school exercises at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church teachers and officers met to discuss the death of Ambrose Mulley long active in the school and church. Next Sunday afternoon will feature a memorial service. An informal reception runs today from 4 to 10 with hourly programs and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Ambrose Mulley
Local social notes from Wilkes-Barre area update
John Loftus of Jefferson Medical College visits his parents on West Market Street. Mircel Katherine and Lucy O'Royte of William Street visit friends in Carbondale. Edyth Martin of Church Avenue attended her brother’s wedding in Wilkes-Barre last Thursday and has returned home. Dr J I Branton of West Market Street left for New York Saturday on business and is expected home this morning.
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John Loftus
Jefferson Medical College
West Market Street
Mircel Katherine
Lucy O'Royte
William Street
Carbondale
Edyth Martin
Church Avenue
Wilkes-Clarre
J. I. Branton
New York
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park Areas
Coal dealer offers pea coal at 1.25 dollars a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be addressed to C. Sharkey at 1014 Cedar, call 6683 for service.
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Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Sharkey
Cedar
Mrs F B Reynolds Dies at Home on Saturday
Mrs F B Reynolds of Madison Avenue died at her home Saturday evening after an illness. She is survived by relatives and was a longtime resident of the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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F. 8. Reynolds
Il Madison Avenue
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