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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1894

Page

12

City Pastors and Their Hard Work in Wilkes Barre Area

The article reviews evangelistic campaigns in LackawannaWyoming valleys, noting Rev D C Hughes D D and Rev George C Corimer D D discuss Baptist history anniversaries in nearby cities. It highlights conversions from tents in Nanticoke WilkesBarre Edwardsville Dorrancetown Miners Mills Pittston and ongoing church outreach efforts.

Frederick Schlevera Lackawanna Wyoming Montreal Nanticoke Wilkes- Barre Edwardsdale Dorrancetown Miners Mills Pittston Our City D. J. Moody United Services

Christian Cooperation Among City Churches

A discussion cites Josiah Strong on cooperative Christian work across churches. It notes despite friendship among individuals, denominations often do not cooperate and compete for resources. It argues cooperative action would increase impact and bring in harvests from recent campaigns.

Josiah Strong Christ Churches of Our City Dr. Strong

Unity Among City Pastors Promotes Evangelistic Work

City clergy maintain a monthly pastors union and joint evangelistic efforts. Washington central union missions report 444 conversions in January with twelve branches spreading activity citywide. Evangelist J. H. Maice, blind since youth, conducts two weekly series in Washington and upcoming union gospel wagon feast and conversion talks announced for later days in Scranton.

Washington, D. C Union Epworth Leagues Christian Endeavor Societies United States Central Union J. H. Malie Green Ridge Mr. Malice Dauphin County Navy Department Capitol City Evangelical Maice Washington Peter

Local Clergy and Social Events Reported

Rev W G Watking left Thursday for Lewisburg and expects to return today. Presiding Elder J G Hoekman preached at Providence M E church on the Sufferings of Christ and the Glory That Wallows. Rev Mr Scoville preached a practical sermon in the evening after moving to town. Rev Mr Laycock of Dunmore speaks to the Prohibition league next Monday evening. Rev and Mrs M H Mill of St David's church depart for New York city and return next week. Miss Anna Bennett and Miss Abbie Hancock, Hampton Street M E teachers, plan a backward social next Friday evening with refreshments. Trey A W Cooper of the West Side left for Pinghamton last Tuesday and returned next day.

W. G.watking Lewisburg J. G. Hoekman Providence Christ Scoville Our City Mr. Laycock Dunmore Prohibition League Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Street M. H. Mill Rt. David's Church New York City Anna Bennett Abbie Hancock Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Trey A. W. Cooper Pinghamton

Church notices outline local religious events and changes

The Hoys brigade was reorganized by Captain Lathrope and will meet weekly during winter. Various churches adjust service times and schedules including Sunday school at 2 to 2 4 p m and midweek conference changes by Welsh Baptists. Booked events include holy communion at Providence Presbyterian and a Dickson City church opening for prayer meetings next week.

Hoys Grace Reformed Church Lathrope North Main Avenue Baptist Church Welsh Baptist Association Taylor Epworth League of the ‘Providencg Methodist Hpiocopal Church Providence Presbyterian Church Dickson City Presbyterian Church Youngs People'a Baptist Union Jackson Street Baptist Church

Wandering in the Woods

Allen Newton a young hunter about 20 went missing in Rhinelander Wisconsin after losing his way in the woods while deer hunting. A searching party is out looking for him.

Rhinelander Wis Allen Newton

Twice a Murderer Identified as Slayer of Marshal Jefferies

In Beattle Washington Thomas Blank, already convicted of murdering Charles Bird, is identified as the killer of Marshal Jefferies of Puyallup. He confessed in court to first degree murder and his trial is scheduled for October 16.

Thomas Blank Marshal Jeffries United Press Beattle Wash Charles Birdwell Marshal Jefferies Puyallup

Annual Motion of Old Mother Earth The Earth's Rotation and Orbit

Martin Joyce discusses the earths annual motion from the winter solstice, describing how projection and attraction shaped an oblate earth in an elliptical orbit. He outlines paracentric movement, aphelion and perihelion, and Newtonian propositions on gravity, centrifugal force, and the earths oblate shape.

Earth Aphelion Perihelion Perthelion Tribune Sir Isaac Newton Isaac Newton Equator Martin Joyce

Beecham's Pills Promoted For Biliousness And Constipation

An advertisement claims Beecham's pills relieve biliousness bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache and loss of appetite when caused by constipation, the most frequent cause. Book free pills available at drugstores or by mail from B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.

Beecham B. F. Allen Co Canal St New York

Observed and Noted book reviewed for readers

The Lancaster Examiner printing house publishes Risk's charming country sketches in a neat volume. The essays mix humor and philosophy with humane observations, including verse selections and reflections on daily life, manners, and simplicity for household shelves.

Examiner Printing House Lancaster The Examiner Robert B. Risk Risk Lamb Addison

Sheep 15 Cents a Head in Tariff Sale

In Carrollton Ohio on October 12 the estate sale of Jane Lawrence showed the tariff bill’s effect on sheep prices. Twenty sheep 3 to 4 years old sold at 43 cents each, forty six 2 and 3 year olds at 16 cents, and fifteen lambs at 17 cents each. One buyer was Jose non wne, a late candidate for a pecan Wy ticket, not aligned with his party on tariffs.

Carrollton, O Jane Lawrence Wothers Jose Non Wne

The Strength of Old Hercules and Eugene Sandow

A biographical sketch of Eugene Sandow born in Konigsberg Prussia on April 2 1867 detailing his rise through athletic training theater work and public feats. It describes his methods including light dumbbell work his breathing regimen and advice on health nutrition sleep and regular exercise for lasting strength and longevity.

Eugene Sandow Konigaberg Prussia Rome Atilla Brussels France Italy Venice Muller Sandow Sondon Paris R. L. Weston

Democratic Tricks and Distress in Indiana Debates

In Madison county a Democratic Congress candidate spoke to 28 listeners while rival Charles L. Henry drew 6,000 in Greenfield. The state committee hides debaters' cancellations to lure crowds as Owen suffers nervous prostration and wages fall in the gas belt.

Indianapolis Bynum Madison County Charles L. Henry Greenfield Democratic State Committee W. D. Owen W. R. Myers Owen Battle Creek Columbus

Notice Served Upon the Cincinnati Prize Fighters

In Cincinnati on October 12 Chief of Police Deltsch orders all prize fighters to quit the city. Detectives and officers are to clear the city of pugilists and a city list will be made of those told to leave or face forced employment elsewhere.

Cincinnati Deltsch

Bandits Rob Fort Gibson Depot Seize Agent and Safe

Six masked men robbed the K. and A. V. depot at Fort Gibson on Thursday night. They forced the telegraph operator to open the safe after threatening him, then took the agent from his home to the depot and compelled him to access the safe. About $100 was taken.

Muskogee, I.T K. and A. V Fort Gibson

Central Railroad Timetables May 2 1894

Time table for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Susquehanna Division shows trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Bar re and Atlantic City New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pottsville with various departures and returns. Through tickets at lowest rates available by advance inquiry to the station ticket agent H Baldwin general passenger agent.

New York Elizabeth Allentown Bethlehem Easton Philadelphia Ocean Grove Besaine Pugacis Harrisburg Pottsgie Liberty Street North River Brees Philadelphis Ad Vance H. Baldwin Scranton Exteas All Points East Fexpress Trenton Philadele Ee Couth Washington and Way Tobyhanna Binghamton Oswego Elmira Corning Path Dansville Mount Morris Puffalo Buffalo Bath Binghamton and Patcholson Cortland Syracuse Oswego Titica Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Putton Wilkes- Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Baltimore Washington Staons Nanticoke M. L. Smith City Ckawanna Avenue Depot

Early 1800s Rail Schedules From Scranton to Major Cities

A Tehigh Valley notice from May 13 1804 lists Scranton train departures to New York Buffalo Niagara Falls Detroit Chicago and other points via D H and L W R R with multiple times and connections. It names Pullman services across lines and lists officials Wilbur Lee and others.

Berarion I Gare Ge New York D. Rt Scranton White Haven Haziston Potteville Beaver Meadow Pottsville Bethlehem Haston Reading Harrisburg Wan W. R.R Priate Pittaton Ndorior W. R Elmira Sam Reef Sid Wim Pullman Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Buffalo Suspension Ridge

Indiana wheelmen form state bicycle detectives to fight theft

Laporte Ind Oct 1 A state bicycle detective association will be organized by Indiana wheelmen. Hundreds of wheels have been stolen and shipped to Chicago and western cities. The agency aims to recover wheels as its main task and address the theft wave.

Indiana United Press Laporte Ind

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promises Teething Relief

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy used by millions of mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe, ease wind, and diarrhea, with a warning to insist on the genuine Ars Winslow’s product sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents.

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