The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-06

Can Be Taken Full Description of
the College, It's Establishment and
Location-The Great Demand for
Graduates-Progres of the Con-
test-There Is Still Time to Enter.
TODAY THE TRIBUNE presents to
it's readers description of an in
stitution of learning which is so
Il well and favorably known |
throughout Northeastern Penn
sylvania as 10 render it extremely diff |
ficult to say much that is new regard |
ing it, That institution is the Scran- |
ton Business college. From hun |
drcds. of offices, banking houses and |
commercial houses of all kinds in this |
city and county testimonials of the |
highest character are every day pre-
scnted through its many graduates and |
One-timo students as to the thorough |
ness and efficiency of its instruction in
everything that pertains to commercial
life. Last year The Tribune selected
two scholarships in this admirable
school to use in its Educational Con-
test. and the satisfaction expressed by
the fortunate winners of these scholar
ships was SO great that it was deemed
advisable to offer three scholarships
this year, instead of two.
Description of the College.
The Scranton Business College is one
of the foremost of SCrantonS cduCd-
tional institutions. Its handsome
building at the corner of Linden street
and Adams avenue is one of the land
marks of the city, and it's central To-
cation, opposite the LaCkawanna Coun-
ty Court House, makes it unsurpassed
for convenience of access both for it's
large body of students and for the
many visitors who come to the EleC-
trc City and make this school one of
their objective points while seeing the
sights" The permanent home of this
commercial school is a handsome edi-
flee of white stone, four stories in
height, with large and CommodOus
floors, and we'll lighted on three sides,
and with charming view in front
Of the open park surrounding the court
house. This corner is one of the cool
est spots in Scranton during the torrid
season, and in winter the floors de-
voted To the use of the school are heat
ed effectively and scientifically, thus
conducting to comfort and ability to
STUDY tllll'I III ubS tdNS Ut Nntn
the winter blasts are bowling and rush
ing past.
Its Establishment.
1t was in June, 1894, that II. y. Buck
and \. II. Whitmorc resigned their
positions in the then only business col
lese in this part of the country, and on
the third day of the following Septem-
ber they welcomed many students in
the new building erected for the Scran-
ton Business College, of which they
then became prOprietOrs. They at once
encountered bitter opposition, but in
short time all rivalry of a business
nature was effrctually overcome, and
today their school has the proud dis
tinction of rating as the third largest
business college in the state. \ few
short years ago this school was in its
infancy, today it stands as one of the
largest and most successful institutions
of its kind in the country. Immediate.
ly upon organization it sprang into
public favor, received a liberal patron
age, and at once entered upon a career
of prosperity that is truly remark
able. Changes and improvements of Il
decided character in the way of equip
ments, methods of teaching, and all
facilities necessary 10 carry on the
work more successfully, which insure
for the school a still greater growth
have recently been made.
Remarkable Success.
The phenomenal success of this in
stituton is evidence of its popularity '
and the most substantial proof of its
superiority Its growth is, indeed, ex-
ceptional, and, without doubt, unpre-
Cedented in the history of similar edu.
Cational institutions. Real merit, com,
plete appointments, thorough instruc.
tiOns, satisfactory results, honorable
dealings and promises fulfilled, have
won for it reputation that guaran
tees to it still greater prosperity. Tht
spirit of this school is progressive, an(
It's chief characteristics are thorough
ness and efficiency. The success of tn,
school is due, in a measure, TO the in
Huence and kindly assistance of for
1er students. who are living testimon
als of the worth and integrity of tn
ichool. The army of graduates holdin,
positions of trust and responsibility II
his city and elsewhere. speaks Wit
emphasis of the meritorious work o
the restitution.
.' Admirably Located.
The location of the college is eXcep
ionally good. In this respect, as wei
Is in very many others, the school Of
iers an advantage which is of grea
Importance to the people of a larg
hty like Scranton. Situated almost /
he heart of the business centre, fac
ng Court House Square, it is easil
accessible from all parts of the city
he street cars bringing people fror
almost any point right to the collee
entrance. The nearness of the sChoC
to all railroad depots in the city
advantageous to students living in III
suburbs and nearby towns who wis
to board at home and go to and froI
school by the trolley and the steaI
railroads.
The location is almost an ideal on
In that while being central, it is ais
healthful and quiet. There being n
adjoining and obstructing building
students are certain of having at a
times these prime necessities for II
rooms, an abundance of light and pul
air.
According to the report of the Supe
lntendent of Public Instruction, 4
Scranton Business College is the thin