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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
3
The 25c Store offers fruit jars jelly glasses porch screens and more with new goods and new prices daily. Delivery of fruit jars and jelly glasses is promised promptly as the candy department is described as a winner and the store promotes good goods and very low prices.
The Anthracite Region YMCA committee reports 22 associations in operation, 8 more under formation, and 2,469 members. Reading rooms open, 2,000 books in libraries, night schools begun, 240 Young Men's meetings, 4,485 total attendance, 260 attending Bible classes. Benefits include $3,042.48 spent locally, 141 committee meetings, 715 total attendances at events, 51 associations with gymnastic work, nine Ladies Auxiliaries, 61.87 total room visits, 50 practical talks, plus night school subjects and field work. The field employs various staff, 10,147 mailed calls, 3,280 home calls, 2,063 conferences, 254 towns visited, 1,065 visits, 44,540 miles traveled, and $7,000 budget for 1903. The note closes with 38 Anchor Pain Expeller prize medals recognized at international expositions.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chase Nerve Pille as a cure for nervous weakness and loss of energy appetite and ambition. A testimonial from Alberty of Park Street Honendal claims one box restored strength and vigor and urges purchase from dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Buffalo NY with the doctors portrait and signature on each package.
State encampment of the Spanish American War Veterans set for Scranton in August. Rural mail routes expanded from Wellaboro starting Sept. 1, with one route already in operation. Local leadership shifts include Widner’s resignation as Montrose high school principal. Extradition of Elias Williams pursued. other county items include mine operations, legal notices, and public concerns.
The county itemizes a slate of events from the Ransom family reunion in Fernbrook Park on August 27 to school openings in Plymouth and new principal appointments at West Nantoke. There are reports of mine accidents, a fatality near Stanton Mine, and a hot prize fight with two featherweights drawing in about 200 spectators. Also noted are post office consolidations in Wilkesbarre area towns, a wireless telegraph dispute involving Father Murgas, and various community actions and memorial preparations.
Due to the late season Porch Awnings have been discounted. We do not wish to carry over any stock, so this sale offers a timely opportunity to purchase.
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