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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1906

Page

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Local Gleanings and Community Notices

Local Gleanings reports a mix of city happenings including funeral notices, safety advisories, missing person reports, and upcoming social events. It notes Lehigh Valley officials stopping the practice of carrying pails inside cabooses to reduce dust and wear, a possible suicide in Wilkes-Barre with clothing found on the river bank, and an upcoming Baptist excursion with arrangements for attendee comfort and pleasure.

Ponta Takeriuane Monty San Aronia Ieee Ee Brass Messager Lehigh Valley Rou Street Wilkesbarre Ody Wile Kesharre Georgetown Laizerneaves the Baptist Water Street Baptist Harvey Parsonage Street Water Street

Local Social Notes Show Visitors Traveling Wide

A stream of visitors and hosts fills the record with names and places from Browntown to Shenandoah. Margaret Hart plans a weeks visit. Mrs Lawrence Smith returns from Williams Jacobs visit and heads to Atlantic City. Clare and Helen Foy return from Hartford. Loretta Burke heads to York and New Jersey for several days. May Davis hosts her Philadelphia relatives on Parsonage Street. Birmingham of Wilkes-Barre calls on Ludwig Plano reps. Mrs Thomas Keating and children and Frank Wilm greet Delmont Jaynes party on Desmond Street. Anna Andreas of Philadelphia visits for weeks with Mrs Hmima Kekardt. Mrs Watkinson’s daughter Maybe Mou Marky Mou hosts guests. Yaseen of North Main Street hosts Luis Slavin of Chicago. Slavin travels to New York then Chicago to relatives.

Margaret Hart Browntow Shenandoah Lawrence Smith Jacobs Williams and Family Atlantic City Clare Helen Foy Hartford Loretta Burke Swallowtreet York New Jersey May Davis Philadelphia Davia Parsonage Street Birmingham Wilkesbarre Ludwig Plano Company Thomas Keating Frank F. Wilm Plitston Delmont Jaynes Desmondtreet M. J. Reap New York Wyoming Valey Mise Anna “Andreas Philadel 1 Miu Hmima Kekardt Nort Main Watkinson New

Retailers Defeat Wholesale Clerks In City Baseball Game

An evening game saw the Retail clerks win 12 to 4 over the Wholesale clerks. Five innings produced six runs for the retailers thanks to timely hitting. Harry Compton and Joseph McDonnell each had three baggers. Batteries were Retailers Stirpsite and McNutty, Wholesale Bowkley and Gries. The Retailers seek a rematch.

Attek Wark Harry Compton Joseph McDonnell Stirpsite and McNutty Ralah Bowkley Gries

Roosevelt appoints Dearing as second secretary in Havana

The American legation in Havana, Cuba, receives a new second secretary as Fred Morris Dearing, presently private secretary to Cuban minister Senor Quaada, takes the post. No visitors were received at Bagaminoe Hill today and the president expects no official or social calls for several days.

Iavana Pynter N. Yo Roosevelt Fred Morris Dearing Afis Ourh Havana Cuba Dearing Senor Quaada Baganinoe Hill Lee Pres Rem

Obituary for John Le Metiate in New York and Pine Street

John Le Metiate died at 1 PM today at his father Simeer John’s home on North Atal Street after a four month illness from tuberculosis affecting the lungs. He was 25 years old, married last November to Alles Kathenell Connell, lived in New York, worked for the Harri man company, and had recently moved to the city. He survived by his widow and brother William McHale of Pine Street, with his mother previously deceased.

AE ME Fohn le Metiate Sin Ly Simeer John ‘Coma North Atal Street Ital New York McHale John Mettaleite Aed Harrimans Newport Alles Kathenell Ofer Connell St. Mary's Counell Knights of Columbus Ielly William McHale Pine Street Mix Mary

Local residents hosting and visiting in Duryea area

Gossip notes list numerous residents visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huddleson hosting Margaret Price and Edna Wooler, George Mills visiting Scranton, Jacob Schlebel purchasing the Pier on Main and Swetland, and several trips to Atlantic City and Wilkes-Barre. Also referenced are a church sermon, a trolley party planned for Sans Souel Park, and several hospital and work related mentions.

Ells Rummerfield Brad Henry Huddleson Margaret Price Edna Wooler Binghamton Price E Tuck Ethel Bessie Ford Munerville W. H. Lugg George Mills Cranton Gallagher Benjamin Rehardy Jacob Schlebel Swetland Silex trentyienanisterSh Union- Tale Thomas Fazaimmons Ind.irs. Huwsimmons Hiiea Brown Wilkesbarre Mary McGrath Archbald Friends 1D Hose Co Sans Souel Park Jacob Kurlancheck Philadelphia Atlantic City Balth Prutzman Frances Mareclomte Scranton Joseph Freeman Robert Howen John Clark Bate Hoyce Wa Hagieton James Hennigan Mises Nettle Nellie He Ancersville Ritts M. P. Gallagher Chambers

Scranton Heroine Mary Takullale Dies After Train Rescue

Mrs. Mary Takullale of Scranton died in Lackawanna hospital after being struck while saving a child on a railroad track. She had been in derd treatment since last Friday, and suffered fatal leg injuries when a locomotive rolled over her. Her selfless act saved the child, but her injuries proved fatal with no chance of recovery.

Mary Takullale Scranton Lackawanna Dade

Farmers clash at Michigan mine amid guard actions

Calumet Mich Aug 1 Farmers attacked miners protected by sheriffs and deputies at a Michigan mine. One man was killed another fatally shot and many wounded. Forty were arrested.

Stiners Calumet Mich Alichigan

Pointed weapon held for court in christening turmoil

Anthony Clemens, party to a dispute at a christening, threatened Mike Sido with a shotgun. The weapon was armed during the event, gunfire ensued but no injuries reported. Clemens was seized by Constable McLane and held under a $1,000 bail to appear in court.

Mike Cossick Dusant Mike Anthony Clemens Mike Sido Sido Sido Ble Cleens

Ninth Rifle Team Meeting and Shipments to Saratoga Races

Captain Buss calls a meeting for Ninth Regiment rifle team hopefuls at Sugar Notch range. Matches run Aug 29 and Sept 15 with a 25 cent entry. Eligible voters must donate 5 to aid expenses. late joiners barred. Excursion details and special trains to Albany and Lake George advertised with George Liddle brochure. Local labor unrest noted with driver boy strike and Mine Workers response. Heidelberg cigar featured.

George F. Buss Sugar Notch Harvey Coxe Alden Emory West Pittston McDaniels Plymouth Ravert Hisse Saratoga Lake George Delaware & Hudson Wilkesbarre Pittston Scranton Carbondale Albany W. G. Liddle D. B.A. Sorane The and Tron Company Franklin Fan United Mine Workers Notaobn Heidelberg Gtilespie

Scranton Fire Insurance Rates Raised in City Meeting

At a Scranton meeting of the fire insurance underwriters the special committee announced an average twenty cent rate increase for Dunmore and Scranton insurance. The change, termed by officials as the immediate effect, follows ongoing efforts to adjust rates.

Scranton Dunmore

Estray Cow Attracts Attention Near Ferry Bridge

In the notice a stray cow wandered onto the street causing damage. the owner may claim the animal after proving property and paying damages. A reward and contact options were listed, including George Heese and Laura Bevan, plus miscellaneous ads on lost items and local commerce.

Amet Laura Bevan Gazette Hetween Ferry Bridge Laurel Line George Heese Tver St Sture Merville F. Crawford Broad St Luzerne Synews Lacy North Main A. J. Barber & Co Second Street Phia Race St Vertical Engine VH. P Butler Alley Harvey The Baptist Sunday Schools

Father William Herb Tea and Tablets Claim Health Benefits

Ad text promotes Father William spran herbal tea and tablets claiming relief for constipated liver, sick head, neuralgia, dyspepsia, indigestion, malaria, dizziness and bad breath. Offers refund and 25 cent price, mentions night and morning relief, cites Tinker at 4 North Mainstro.

William Spran North Mainstro

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