01 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement from Armstrong & Sande promotes Equita life assurance. It urges readers to act now to secure financial protection for their families during life and after death, urging prompt action to avail the opportunity. The copy targets steady income and security through a policy the agency represents.
Plymouth residents complain about housing shortages and rising rents while Wilkes-Barre reports scarlet fever persists with 46 cases in March and several deaths. A parade honors miners in McAdoo, and locals in Hazleton plan lapel badges to denote union standing. A trespass suit involves Dr. A P OMalley against Ephraim Troxell over Harvey’s Lake damage. Industry notices, medical endorsements, and local civic notes fill the page.
Governor Stone Bex Syrnsen Pra B. King of Alley serves on State party committee. Stratonary barrels opened in Dymock Church. crowd of 20 attended. George Leighton, 77, of Tonkhannock, noted for several wrecks and injuries. Thirty five hundred people attended a charity event at the armory for St Josephs Founding Home. A pastor of Montrone Pres erian Church, A. Te Benton, to lead service on the last Sunday in April. A Scranton car manufacturer placed under arrest for selling stamped cigars. Stevens to leave Scranton to manage Municipal Steam Heating in Syracuse. New wage scale for Scranton streetcar workers debated after failed negotiations. John O’Hara of West Scranton died suddenly after fainting on North Hyde Park Ave. New York Wyoming and West Jern Railroad Co. ceases operations after final decree of dissolution by Lackawanna.
The case names B L Puller E B Sturges J 2D Simpson Thomas HJ Watkins and other operators of Latsera and Lackawanna who aimed to build an independent Thracite line to tidewater. Some large holders sold their collieries and joined old carriers abandoning the new line project. B K Nowen resigned as general yardmaster, replaced by CC Foltz from the Baltimore and Ohio.
The store promotes its most successful sale ever with a chance to buy seasonable undermuslins at very low prices. It invites shoppers who have awaited a bargain to take part in the event.
The millinery department unveils a fresh assortment of trimmed hats by leading American modistes and famed workrooms. Exclusive designs and moderate prices from $2.75 to $18 attract shoppers seeking high fashion at accessible costs.
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