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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
3
A list of local residents drawn to serve on the grand jury for the week starting Tuesday September 9 includes miners and merchants from Edwardsville Pittston Jackson Township Wyoming and surrounding areas. Names such as Ryan Griffith Walter A Prutaman Albert Stevens D. Jones James McDonald and Elmer Trumpore appear among others in the roster.
An old advertisement explains dandruff as a parasite burrowing into the scalp and causing hair to fall. It touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a chemical remedy that destroys the germ, stops shedding, and prevents baldness, offered through druggists with a sample request option.
The article outlines Manager M F Coons efforts to book high quality popular priced plays at the Broad and Opera House in Wilkes-Barre, detailing negotiations with directors, rental costs, and plans for September openings including The Maid and the Mummy and Labor Day attractions, while noting management stability and upcoming scenic improvements. It also notes broader industry context with rail steel trials and a public notice about local business services and the Delaware and Hudson railroad position on anthracite tensions.
James Salerno, who killed his stepdaughter in Williamsport, has refused to eat since his arrest in Lycoming County Jail. He has eaten only two spoonfuls of soup and shows signs of physical collapse despite jail doctor warnings. He was arraigned before Alderman Hutzel with a crowd of about 400 spectators. counsel waived a hearing.
A vintage sales item urges constant vigilance against summer germs and promotes Mi O Na tablets to strengthen digestion. It claims a weak stomach suffers in heat and promises relief from indigestion, headaches, belching, heartburn, and fatigue after taking one Mi O Na tablet before each meal for a few days. The ad invites readers to see a guarantee from Farrer Peck and Roberts.
James Schulte of Jamison City was fatally injured while felling a tree when a heavy limb snapped free and struck him. His brother was stunned but unharmed. The incident followed a string of misfortunes tied to a disease quarantine and local remedies are cited for Bucklen's Arnica Salve used for ulcers and sores.
Sealed proposals were requested by the City Clerk for multiple projects in 1905 1906 including culvert work on West Railroad Street sewer and paving Broad and Front streets. Proposals required a 100 cash or certified check deposit and adherence to plans plans and specifications on file in the City Engineer's office. The city reserved the right to reject any or all bids and orders were issued by Councilman J T Flannery City Clerk.
An August 10 1905 joint court session outlines construction of a lateral sewer on Church Street from Isutler to Recarred Streets with plans on file in the City Engineer’s office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and requirements include a deposit with each bid. Also notices announce administration of William C Stutz deceased Pittston PA with Joseph H Wintle and John J Stutz named as admins and creditors urged to file claims.
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