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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1894
Page
3
Kh M Dougal of Williamsport spent yesterday in the city with friends as C J Capwell of Wilkes Barre and BR W Shaver of Kingston were also in town yesterday.
Miss Jennie Kelly and Miss Katie Davis visited Minooka friends from Hyde Park. Henry Hart of Providence circulated among Minooka residents. Thomas Loughney recovers from rheumatism on Main Street. James Connolly, Pioneer resident, dies after a long illness. Michael Dunn dies at Sibley mines from a rock fall. he leaves a wife and seven children. St Josephs society plans New Year ball. United Social Club to hold annual social at Fasshold’s Hall. Assessor Toole starts tri annual assessment. Funeral for Dunn to be held today. An unnamed New York City broker will hold office hours at 41 Wyoming Avenue every Monday.
The $40,000 School House on Columbia avenue has been let and will start immediately. Limited remaining lots offered at low prices. Shopping notices mention PRATT'S BOOK STORE, Stewart's toys, and Dr. Shimberg selling pearl opera glasses at $3.85. Davis' Automatic Inkstands and a range of sleds and doll carriages appear in the local advertisements.
Rev J R Day of Syracuse preached the morning anniversary sermon at Elm Park Church while Rev J KR Boyle of Wilkes-Barre spoke in the evening. The service included chimes and a mass Sunday school meeting with city officials and clergy in attendance.
Rev Warren G Partridge of Penn Avenue Church delivered a forceful sermon on Cit hes and Neglected Children based on Matthew 28 14 He warned that rapid urban growth and crime threaten childhood and urged churches to adopt modern methods and broaden cooperation to save the young through Sunday schools and kindergarten support.
Father McNally preached at the cathedral last night concluding a two week mission. The congregation heard on perseverance in resolutions, turning from sin toward virtue, and the need to frequent sacraments to receive grace. The sermon emphasized watchfulness against temptation and awaiting Christ’s final judgment with peaceful greetings.
Rev Daniel Savage led a successful revival series ending with a love feast. Rev H C Hinman spoke to a large audience at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms. Dr Day, Syracuse University chancellor, was honored at the anniversary sermon hosted by Mr and Mrs C D Simpson. Church music and cantatas are highlighted as Christmas services approach with praise for Professor Carter's selections at Elm Park church. Rev Manley Hard delivered a strong sermon at Providence Methodist Episcopal church during anniversary services. The African Methodist Episcopal church in Howard Place reports strong growth under Pastor McRee and praises quarterly offerings and social life. Rev W H Pearce celebrates Kim Park church anniversary with high attendance and cordiality among Elm Park parishioners. Upcoming events include the Epworth league study at Ashbury church and a Puritan Congregational lecture on social life. Reverend D M Stearns will preside at a farewell for F C Dreyer before his mission work in China.
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