West Scranton Concert Impresses Large Audience
A Plymouth Congregational church recital directed by the choir drew a full house on New Year Eve. New performers joined veteran artists as Miss Freeman and Miss Bevan received applause for recitals and piano, while Rev Boyl and Miss Schramm also shone in dramatic and vocal pieces.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
West Scranton
E. A. Boy
Gertrude Freeman
Helen Schramm
Ethel Bevan
Culbertson
Elizabeth Thomas
Weed
Elm Park
Sullivan
Miss Freeman
Sergius
Lew Wallace
India
Messrs. Wooler
Warren
Boyl
Metropolis
New Year Observances Across West Beranton
West Beranton marked a dull Christmas but a bright New Year with open houses at West Bite hospital and the Young Women's Christian association. Salvation Army services and a St Mark's Lutheran New Year service were held, plus a Holy Night pageant by parish children. Donors at Weert Site hospital gave gifts and many visitors praised the facilities as officials noted future publication of some contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Beranton
West Bite Hospital
Young Women's Christian Association
Salvation Army
Price Street
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
A. L. Ramer
Holy Cross Church
Nora Coffey
John Lawless
Helinda Calpin
Arnie
Central City
New Year Social Highlights From Cocoa Event
A report describes a day of events with cocoa served and gymnasium classes from 7 to 8 p.m. An excellent musical and literary programme directed by Mrs Randolph Jones impressed attendees. Dancing socials filled the afternoon and evening across halls as society folk made many calls. The day ended with general enjoyment and optimistic prospects for the year ahead.
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Randolph Jones
New Year Party at Miss Kate Williams Home
On New Year's Eve a gathering of young people met at Miss Kate Williams's Academy Street home to welcome the new century. The evening featured solos, choruses, games, and refreshments as guests departed after a pleasant time. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Mainwaring and numerous Misses and Messrs. Davies Jones Thomas Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Williams
Academy Street
William Mainwaring
Mary Mainwaring
Duryen
William John Davies
Annie Roberts
Norma Williama
Father Thomas
Blodwen James
Mary A. Thomas
Annie Davies
Maggie Evans
Amy Reynolds
Annie T. Humphreys
David J. Davie
John A. Jones
William John Thomas
Thomas J. Davies
Joshua Ellas
John W. Davies
Thomas Roberte
Daniel Davies
Jackson Street Baptist Church Rolls Up 250 Respondents
Jackson Street Baptist church held its annual roll call with over 250 members responding. Reports showed an exceedingly gratifying church condition and brighter prospects for the new year. The building debt was raised, interior remodeled and re carpeted, a new furnace installed, making the church home the best appointed in the city. An informal reception followed with ice cream served and Dr de Gruchy distributing New Year cards bearing his photo.
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Jackson Street
de Gruchy
Local Notes Record Pettiness and Public Steps
General notes recount a lost overcoat, a dog bite, a small house fire, a fine for mischief, a mysterious prisoner, political nominations, church meetings, a barber union gathering, and New Year observances across city streets, wards, and local institutions. Names include Samuel Stanford, George Herlinger, A M Dershimer, Richard Morgan, and Stephen Roston among others.
Reverend Williams Delivers Firey Sermon At Revival
Rev W H Williams, known as the Drummer Evangelist, preached at the Methodist Episcopal church urging thoughts of the afterlife while dissecting memory and judgment. He warned that future judgment reveals one’s life as a woven garment and urged readiness for “The Last Invitation.”
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Williama
Hell
Heaven
Earth
Anya
Rev. Williams
Green Ridge church groups plan afternoon meetings
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of Green Ridge Presbyterian church meets in the chapel at 2 20 this afternoon with all ladies invited. The Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance group also holds its first New Year meeting at 2 this afternoon in the Evangelical See on Capouse avenue. all are welcome and urged to attend with a friend.
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Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
W. HM. Peek
Roselawn
William J. Peck
West Pittston
Edwin Price
Monsey Avenue
Third National Bank
Hugh B. Andrews
Capouse Avenue
Alexander Hryden
Ithaca
N. Y
Matass Arrested After Gunfire At Walker's Saloon
Anthony Matass refused admission to Walker's saloon on Smith street fired a bullet at the door panel no one hurt. He was arrested by High Constable James McGrail on drunken and disorderly charges bail set at 300 for a hearing today. Later charged with attempting to kill the proprietor and held on 500 bail. Authorities say he is dangerous when intoxicated and linked to prior incidents.
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W. H. Williams
Anthony Moross
Walker's
John J. Gibbons
Murray Mines
Presbyterian Sunday School
Anthony Matass
Walker
Smith Street
James McGrail
Motuss
Squire Cooney
Anthony
Squire's
Motase
John J. Gibbons Takes Foreman Post at Murray Mines
John J. Gibbons will begin work today as mine foreman at the Murray mines after serving at the Nay Aug colliery. P. H. Mongan departs for Sullivan county to develop coal properties recently acquired by a company led by A. J. and M. J. Murray and partners.
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John J. Gibbons
Nay Aug
Murray Mines
P. H. Mongan
Sullivan County
A. J
M. J. Murray
Frank T. Mongan
P. P. Murray
Presbyterian church New Year reception and officer elections
Last night the Presbyterian manse hosted a well attended New Year’s reception with Rev and Mrs Gibbons assisted by church elders. The Presbyterian Sunday school elected G W J Allen as superintendent and Will iam Robinson as assistant superintendent, with A C Close secretary and 5, 5, Bulkley and others as officers. The Christian Endeavor society named Fred Dodge president and Henrietta Clark vice president for six months.
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Presbyterian
Bulkley
Ibbrabany
Charles Chamberlin
Charles Boyd
George Nye
Emma Bone
Nettie King
Fannie Smith
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Fred Dodge
Henrietta Clark
Ernest Close
Lucy Heal
Edith Houser
Taylor
Blakely Street
Tose
Belle Webber
Harper Street
Peckyvile
Catholic Relief and Beneficial association elects officers
South Scranton notes report the Catholic Relief and Beneficial association electing officers on Thursday night. Spiritual director Rev EBJ Melley president M G Langan first vice president Walsh second vice president Mary Kennedy recording secretary FPJ Reap financial secretary Anna Mullin treasurer W McLoughin. Officers to be installed January 11. Also noted is a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph Relelg at 318 Maple Street for their daughter Lillian with numerous guests listed.
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The
Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association
EB. J. Melley
GO. Langan
Walsh
Mary Kennedy
F P. J. Reap
Anna (. Mullin
W. McLoughin
Joseph Relelg
Maple Street
Lillian
Maude Edwardes
Elisabeth Horbach
Margaret Edwards
Lillian Reisig
Toulse Blatter
Anna Telford
Mae Telford
Gwendolen Thomas
Libbie Rhule
Dora Hall
Lilie Phillipa
Lena Berkhouger
Messrs
Joe McAugie
Harry Wartshorn
Rows Davis
James
Visitors listed as staying with Philadelphia friends
Mise Margaret Shannon of New York City is being entertained by Atre Charles Hamm of South Washington Avenue. Mise Margaret Tierney of Prospect Avenue visits Philadelphia. Several others including Cullen Moore, Forest Carr, Frank Lamoreux, George Prock, Joseph Moran, Haydn Johnson, Troy Nicol, Harry Wedeman, A. C. Delck Miller, Frank Stalherker, Joseph Telat, Theodore Releix, Mr and Mrs Charles Truss, Jacob Kunz Sr., Jacob King Jr., Misa Mary Luby of Crown Avenue, and Mise Margaret Shannon are noted in the visiting notices.
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Cullen
Milton Moore
Forest Carr
Frank Lamoreux
George Prock
Joseph Moran
Haydn Johnson
Troy Nicol
Harry Wedeman
A. C. Delckmiller
Frank Stalherker
Joseph Telat
Theodore Releix
Mia
Charles Truss
Jacob Kunz
Jacob King, Jr
Misa Mary Luby
Crown Avenue
Philadelphia
Mise Margaret Shannon
New York City
Atre
Charles Hamm
South Washington Avenue
Mise Margaret Tierney
Prospect Avenue
Keystone club hosts twentieth century dance at Auditorium
Last evening the Keystone club held its twentieth century dance in the Auditorium with Lawrence's orchestra playing. The grand march began at 845 led by M. J. Gerrity, club president. Father Whitty society holds its second annual country dance at the Auditorium with palm decorations, expected well attended, GW. Davia in Harrisburg for legislature news, Lena Jones and Della Jordan visiting Carbondale, Young Women's Christian Association hosts reception for new members H. M. Simons and G. G. Hollster, covenant meeting at North Malin Avenue Baptist church with business session.c
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Keystone Club
Palmer
Lawrence
M. J. Gerrity
Father Whitty
GW. Davia
Harrisburg
Lena Jones
Misa Della Jordan
Scranton
Carbondale
Young Women's Christian Association
North Malin Avenue
H. M. Simons
G. G. Hollster
Church Avenue
York
W. J. Guest
Fleetville
Death notices and funerals in Glenburn and Scranton
Daniel C Weat of Glenburn died Saturday after a short illness aged about 60. Survived by widow Cece Wert Glenburn a sister Fannie Wert Scranton and brothers Hather Wert Whion Minnesota A P Wert New York. Burial in Dunmore cemetery. Conrad Cele West Scranton died Sunday aged resident of West Scranton funeral at Atdohin German Catholic church interment German Catholic cemetery. Nepina daughter of Mr Will White of West Scranton street died Monday funeral this afternoon Cathedral cemetery.
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Daniel C. Weat
Glenburn
Cece KB
Slater
Fannie FE Weat
Scranton
Hather A Wert
Whion
Minn
A. P Weet
New York
My. Wewt
Olena
Yes
Ile
Windsor
Con
Cowidemer
Thiermont
Dunmore
Conrad Cele
West Scranton
Htmyile Hane
Atdohin
Nepina
Dyvarohl
Willi White
Swerland Street
Wied
Springville News Rains Halt Roads and Farm Work
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports light help last week to harvest, ice house filled, and milk sent to the station. Carl Churchill visits from Littl Meadows then returns to work. Rain begins Monday delaying travel. No snow yet, sleighing poor. Local building activity continues as residents visit relatives on New Year’s.
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Springville
Carl Churchill
Littl Meadows
Charles Clark
Oliver Squires
Hhe
Jennie Stang
Nancy Culver
Mra
Culver
Brooklyn
Mra. Gouger
Blaine
New Jersey
William West
New Year and Century Watchman Helps Seemingly Quiet Eve
A lone observer assisted in overseeing events as the old year faded and the new one began, marking a quiet transition into a new century with vigilance and care.
Thompson Township Death of John Wrighter and Local Notices
John Mumford Wrighter, Thompson township’s first born on the farm, died Sunday morning after months of illness and was buried at his residence. Survived by a widow, a daughter, and brothers Daniel and George W. The day also notes visits by relatives, illness of local residents, church watch night services, and plans for the week of prayer and quarterly conference.
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Thompson
A. H. Crosier
Kebe
Gelatt
Poyntelle
Wrighter
John Mumford Wrighter
Thompson Township
Daniel
George W
Pimmett MacMullen
Hornellaville
N. Y
BE. C. Layton
Thomas Leonard
Scranton
C. M. Lewis
Dorothy
W. Lude
Lawrenceville
Davies Turrell
Upsonville
Mothoilat Episcopal Church
A Napolean of Finance Farmer Converts Land Deal Tale
A New York Sun report recalls an Midwestern farmer who sold land to electric and steam railways for 1 250 and 2 500 dollars. The two lines crossed his farm diagonally leaving a triangular pasture, illustrating shrewd handling of agricultural land amid rail expansion.
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New York Sun
Middle West
Thompson Colt
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Globe Warehouse
General News
Samuel Stanford
Fourteenth Street
George Herlinger
Bromley Avenue
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A. M. Dershimer
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Lafayette Street
Register of Voters
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John Net Evening
Lord
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McColligan
Jackson
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Richard H. Williams
Richard Morgan
First Baptist Church
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North Garfield Avenue
Fourth Ward Mission School
Ivor Price
George Gothier
Hughes’ Barber Show
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Fiftteenth
William Lewis
Common Council
John W. Griffiths
Tenth Street
South Malin Avenue
Thomas FB. Price
St. Brenden's New Home Festival
Dunmore Doings
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Matass
South Scranton
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Jonas
N. B
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Spruce Street
Lothe &Granton
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Lyceum Theatre
Rete Q' Burgurder
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Sionisious Stange
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Max Freeman
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Hart
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Henri French Dempsey
Mack and Company
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Prince Albene
Haysa
LaBrant
Louis Mann
Clara Lipman
Eliza
Academy OF Music
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Maine
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Three Data
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Samter Bros
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