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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1901

Page

6

Four Years at Lafayette College in The Tribune Contest

The Tribune promotes Lafayette College four year scholarship as top prize in its educational contest. It explains eight special rewards, the selection by points, and that the Lafayette grant requires no conditions beyond awarding the top point winner the choice of eight rewards. It urges hard work now to secure the scholarship and notes previous winners began late yet still finished high.

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Lafayette College and its enduring campus growth history

The article traces Lafayette College’s origins from a 1824 meeting in Mauston to its 19th century charter and site choices, highlighting leaders like Junkin and Knox, the shift from manual labor to broader academics, and the expansion of buildings and facilities including Pardes Hall and dormitories as the campus evolved into a notable early American college.

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Lafayette College described as thriving and athletic

The article portrays Lafayette College in Lafayette highlighting Dr Warfield’s arrival and a thirty year growth. It notes rising student numbers from 39 in 1863 to 338 in 1900, strong faculties, extensive libraries, and robust athletics including track baseball and football amidst campus life and Christian moral culture. It lists notable facilities, societies, and faculty aims supporting educated manhood.

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He Passed the 200 Mark Yesterday No Changes in Position

A brief sports news item notes a player surpassed the 200 milestone yesterday while his status or role remained unchanged. No team or opponent details are provided in the available text.

Leading Contestants Standings Listed with Points

The standings show Meyer Lewis of Scranton leading with 216 points followed by Henry Schwenker of South Scranton and William Miles of Hyde Park. Other top contenders include Garfield Anderson Carbondale and August Brunner Jr of Carbondale with high scores, plus Miss Norma Meredith and Miss Vida Pedrick among entrants.

Lafayette Pennsylvania Charles W. Beers Wilkes-Barre Willard Bledsall Honesdale Olin PF Harvey, Jr Edward R. Hughes Scranton Harold Heller Bloomsburg Clase Charles T. Wryden Pittston William P. Fitzgerald Bruce Loomis Lewis Thinkhannock Charles T. McKenna Claude P. Stocker Jermyn Leroy D. Swingle Dunmore Charles J. Walker Mayfield Henry Schwenker South Scranton William Miles Hyde Park Garfield Anderson Carbondale August Brunner, Jr Norma Meredith Frank Kemmerer Factoryville Vida Pedrick R Clark Wilhelmina Griffin Providenesay

Contests Award Subscriptions Scholarships To Students

The article lists numerous contestants and their awards from last year. Charles Lodge earned a four seat scholar ship in Wyoming Seminary. Arthur Remmphhh received a three year scholarship at Bloomburg State Normal School. Mary Veagghur and Euge Buland earned subscriptions and scholarships at local colleges. several others gained points, subscriptions, or prizes including plates, cameras, and a gilded Water Ward item.

Charles Lodge Webster Aver Wou Pute Eweh Cholarsip Weoming Seminary Arthur Remmphh Pactoryellte Acholarelip Bloomburg Stete Davie V. Biwtley Providence Mary Veaghhur Moscow Sonaton Con Eersatory Musle Ming Yeager Wulin Vlosine Eugese Buland Dunmore Scranton Hisiness College Oliver Callailan Vine Street Morchino Earl Jennie Mevers Lake Aptel Eubsey Bers God Siitiion Toioets College Mies Ayer David C. Since Bloomabung Columbia Bledele Milk Chace Simbell Carbondale

Elmhurst Residents and Visitors Register Local Social Roundup

Elmhurst notes list numerous neighbors and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Willlenman in Boston and Mrs. Collins with daughter Annette in Green Ridge. Scranton figures Ruth Handley and Miss Finn Wheeler plan Cape May travels, while local sermons feature Rev. Evans at the Baptist church.

A. B. Willlenman Boston Collins Annette Green Ridge T. N. Thompson Ruth Handley Scranton Helen Wiliams Kuhrii N. A, Nagley W. W, Adair Presbyterian Church BF. Chamberlin Green Ride A. B. William Loren Kiser Maplewood William Ofe River Dunk Mildy A. B. Willams New York Tr. Smith Mis Lucy Fuller Buffalo Dudley Cox Geneva Scudder Prompton

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