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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1894
Page
5
Officer Lewis arrested John Carey after a complaint by John Pierre proprietor of a novelty store at 111 Pennavenue. Carey was seen entering the store multiple times, then caught stealing stockings and handkerchiefs. He was remanded after a hearing due to absence of a witness and slated for further trial.
In July 10 and 11, twenty two miners sat a district examination for mine foreman and assistant foreman certificates in the municipal building. Eleven earned foreman certificates and seven earned assistant foreman. Thirteen applicants passed. four failed. Names of successful candidates include John Connolly Reese Thomas Isav Watkins Thomas F. Jones Howell G. Reese Prins Reese Francis E Cosgrove Alfred Bowell Edmund D vit John T. Davis Davis A. Jones and Robert B. Owens.
The Endeavor rally at the Presbyterian church drew a crowded hall with over 11,000 on the floor and about 49,000 delegates authorized from Ohio and beyond. Speakers praised the gathering for its Christian purpose, music, papers by Miss Gera M. Decker and Rev. George E. Guild, and discussions on education, missions, temperance, and Women in Temperance. Delegates came from the United States, Canada, and distant mission fields, with the conference noted for high enthusiasm and pledges by the league reflecting wider influence.
Rev. Warren G. Partridge of Penn Avenue Baptist leaves today for a coastal tour along Massachusetts. He is accompanied by Mrs. Partridge and Master Philip Partridge. In his absence the pulpit will be filled by D. E. Rost of New York on July 20 and Aug 5, Herman Rost of Townsend on Aug 12, and Ran som Harvey of Philadelphia on Aug 19 and 26. Partridge will preach in Boston next Sunday.
The East Stroudsburg State Normal school announces a fall term opening September 3 1504. It reports 1105 pupils enrolled across three terms and highlights carpeted rooms modern furnishings and superior boarding. The faculty promises strong instruction in training commercial college preparatory music and elocution with graduates entering leading colleges after further exams. Send for illustrated catalog and reserve a room with Gotten P Brun principal.
Biography of Hon. John H. Fellows highlighting his rise from farmer boy to mayor of Scranton, his aggressive, honest administration, and enduring popularity with workers. The piece portrays him as a strong, hustling Republican candidate for Congress likely to lead the ticket to victory if nominated.
A Scranton Engineers' club delegation toured Coxe Bros. & Co. in Drifton on a daylong inspection of coal preparation, iron breaker operations, and technical facilities guided by Messie Wagner Boland and Salmon. The visit highlighted fuel production methods and the group planned future industry field trips with prominent local and regional engineers.
Officers and members of the Scranton Fire department are asked to meet at Crystal Hose company rooms on Tuesday July 24 at clock with white gloves coat and fatigue cap to attend the funeral of HL R Madison late member and ex chief. Also notices selling Lawn Razors Refrigerators and Tee Cream Freezers. Public bids for School House No 27 by EL Walter architect. Lots for sale on Columbia avenue. Antior Frorainenam Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised with 2 cents per box price.
The Scranton Liederkranz, a leading German singing society since 1869, marks its twenty fifth year with plans for a banquet on August 1 and an excursion to Lake Ariel on August 2. Founders include Camilo Orejci and Joseph Ober among sixteen notable members, with concerts featuring Liederkranz and other singing societies from across the region and beyond.
Dr Dolan reports Owen Cusick rests quietly and is somewhat easier than Saturday. The attending physician notes only minor change in condition and expects recovery, though concern remains about possible after effects depending on brain injury severity.
Conway House at 142 and 184 Penn Avenue advertises a finest line of wind liquors with Everard's Celebrated Canada Malt Meet on tap and claims to be the coolest place in the city.
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