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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
3
Readers receive a brisk recital of weekly civic happenings, including meetings of groups, church and school notices, and social events around town. The document outlines attendees, venues, and times, with mentions of neighborhood activities and upcoming gatherings.
A compact market note outlines changing trends in heavy weight garments, noting softer demand and a tilt toward lighter fabrics. Industry watchers, including manufacturers and retailers, assess price pressure and evolving consumer preferences shaping production, inventory, and storefront strategy.
A new church on South Min Avenue held three services yesterday with Rev J H Harris Bucknell University J W Powell Buffalo Rev F B Dobbin Philadelphia and many local clergy in attendance. The dedication featured sermons by Rev G HO Plorrig and remarks on the church's growth, with plans for ongoing evening services next week and messages from area Baptist and Presbyterian groups.
An afternoon at a Protestant church features Rev DOD Hopkina and Rev J W Powell of Buffalo, with sermons, an anthem, and pledges for a revival. The program includes choir works, scripture from Acts, and remarks on Christian work and youth outreach.
Dr. Gitlin preached abroad on Sunday wearily cataloging Sabbath practices in Cologne Paris and London. He claimed American travelers misunderstand European worship and condemned theaters and cafés for opening on Sundays while noting Cologne Cathedral and London churches drew large congregations from diverse crowds.
Fragmented ticket offer states a four dollar round trip to Buffalo via Lackawanna and Delaware lines. The garbled text hints at special conditions and return dates, with references to timed gates and specific routes, but details are unreadable.
A fragment recalls a listener hearing a grand exposition of the world of God by the era’s famed preacher likened to Spurgeon and the greats of early Christianity, reflecting on revivalist rhetoric and reverent voices.
A Saturday afternoon gathering by the Centhid Labor Vator committee discussed escalating strike action. Richard Roberte of United Mine Workers named a delegate to the AF of L convention, with S.R. Drive of the Carpenters Union as alternate.
A solemn high mass and funeral procession honored P Neaton John Hewles Matthew Dougher and dala Keuchney killed in the Blondike unit on Wednesday. Henry Comerford led service as solos were sung and the interment took place at Archlidl cemetery with many United Mine Workers members in attendance.
Scranton area games drew crowd at Athletic park as Lackawanna triumphed over Keystone 28 to 4. Key scores came from Carey and Phace in the first and second halves with McDonald of Lackawanna rushing 50 yards on multiple plays.
A compact notice lists discounted items and prices amid a local sale column. Shoppers encounter reduced rates on household goods with emphasis on value and limited-time availability.
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