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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
6
The text discusses Christian identity in American and Latin contexts, contrasts Spanish and American influences, and urges unity in patriotism within church work. It emphasizes gratitude to God and calls for church action to honor national unity and religious duty.
Rev S J Mathews delivered a fervent harvest thanksgiving sermon at West Side Union churches. The service drew large crowds with Rev Matthews praising divine provision and urging gratitude for freedom, education, and abolition of slavery. Clergy from multiple congregations participated. The day included hymn singing, prayers, and a concluding exhortation on national unity and Christian duty.
A sermon delivered by Rev A Grant BD Rev H A Grant GB D pastor of the church. The report notes the speakers and their titles in a concise church bulletin style.
A Tribute reporter interviews an expert who explains why Scranton remains the natural center for culm gas despite claims elsewhere. He cites geology, rock removal methods, wash requirements, and Scranton’s rail, banking, and facilities as key advantages over central and southern coal fields.
Varied congregations filled Second Presbyterian and St Luke's Episcopal churches with choral music and Holy Communion. Multiple parishes including St Peters Cathedral St Patrick's St Johns St Pauls Trinity Lutheran and God Shepherd Green Rides held services led by ministers such as Rev F L Miller Rev J B Worn PD Rev FL S Hallentine and Rev M H Mill. Offerings supported St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem PA. West Side union services featured Rev M H Mill and Rev F P Doty among choirs and special musical selections.
Adjutant General Stewart directs all National Guard commissioned officers to review Captain Wagner's service and information booklet as Snowden plans to proceed with major division orders. The coming year will see winter post drills, escort duties, reconnaissance, patrols, and evolving formations guided by existing drill regulations and Wavenet's text.
A newspaper notice promotes deep reductions on a wide range of items. The sale lists 20 double plaid plevees, 45 pieces of all wool checks, children's wear wool plaids, fancy dress goods, ribbons, hats, beaver jackets, Irish dress, and merino undergarments. Promotions emphasize liberal reductions to free space by December 1.
An extensive listing presents doctors specialists and offices on Adams and Wyoming Avenues with hours and contact numbers, followed by numerous attorneys and law firms housed in Commonwealth building and nearby streets, plus architects and dentists. Also notes hotels and travel listings including Scranton House and Westminster Hotel.
Travel notices announce three tours to California and the Pacific Coast by Lebeck and Corin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tours depart New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with varied durations, rates, and stopovers including New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Packages include transportation and hotel accommodations in Washington area and Florida extensions offered.
Promotions announce tours from New York and Philadelphia to Old Point Comfort and Washington. Details, dates, and booking info are available at ticket agencies or from George W. Boyd assistant general passenger agent. Contact Crowd Street station Philadelphia for arrangements.
A description notes a persistent fixation on obtaining a wheel and the daily efforts that have led to a chronic pattern. The narrative emphasizes continued actions toward the same goal.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as making the blood rich pure and nourishing and claims cures for scrofula catarrh rheumatism with Hood's Pills as a harmonizing remedy. Presented as a complete cure all for five ills at 25 cents.
An advertisement lists Baver's Orchestra offering music for balls picnics parties weddings and concerts. It provides contact at R J Bauer conductor 17 Wyoming avenue over Hulbert's music store Scranton and notes suppliers Megargee Brothers printer supplies and Frank P Brown Co wholesale goods. Also mentions Thomas Aubrey expert accountant and auditor and Rex Fire Extinguisher agent near the post office.
Announcement lists train names and routes from Scranton to Philadelphia New York Wilkes-Barre and other coal region points. It details Black Diamond Express services with Pullman cars, departure times such as 6 45 a m and 9 50 a m, and offices in Scranton and South Bethlehem with general agents.
Train times listed for routes to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington Buffalo and western points include multiple express and accommodation services. Connections are available at Buffalo Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and other intermediate stations with parlor and sleeping coaches on the Hilexpress. For detailed pocket time tables contact M. T. Smith at the city ticket office Lackawanna avenue or the depot ticket office.
Train schedule data from the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehick and Susquehanna Division lists numerous departure times. Services cover Scranton to Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia New York Atlantic City and Long Branch with varied express and parlor car options. Tickets and agent applications referenced.
Effective Nov 2, trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on Erie along with Hawley and local stops at 6 a m and 2 28 p m. Arrive from above points at 10 23 a m and 5 18 pm 9 28 0m.
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