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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
1
An old period piece urges calm swimming during cramps, noting fear and drowning risk. It advises turning on the back to float, preserving life with minimal effort. The fragment blends ads for jewelry, coal novelties, groceries, and a throat remedy claiming wide benefits.
A garbled list of personal notices describes Miss Mary O Malley visiting Carbondale with friends, Tania from Richmond, Bessie Burnstet staying three weeks in Seranta Mag, Katie Nobber from Junction visiting Mea Jennie, and George with Congregational church ties. Several names like Parsons Harry Lammney, Mrs Charles Memory at Altoona, Anna C Newcomb, Rose Flannel, Mrs J H Keast, and Ames Morris are noted among relatives, visits, and local social calls.
A city council session faced scrutiny over the increased assessed valuation and its tax impact. Debates lingered on pavement repairs, street conditions, and a推动 push to replace the board of health. A concurrent resolution sought asphalt fixes, while insurance on binders and costs were debated for Brick paving options.
Local notes report Ninth Regiment life team shipping to Mt Gretna for state matches on Aug 18 at 10 35 am. Grangers Day at Lake Carey draws a large farming crowd. Catherine Marts of Upper Pittston dies at six months, interment in Plymouth. Gay family sixth reunion set for Rand Park on Aug 18, Frank Gay president. Mary Nolan funeral held on Railroad Street with burial at Market Street cemetery. Postal Telegraph Co reorganizes offices. interior repapering and new equipment. People’s Telephone Co expands with four more wires on trunk line to Wilkes-Barre enlarging east side. two more to be added west side. Two camping trips depart for Lakes Winola and Harvey’s Lake for two weeks. Lake Winola party includes J E Boyle, Clement Burke, F Ward Burke, etc. Harvey’s Lake group includes Joseph Wohvin, John Delaney, Edward Kane, etc. People’s Light Co reports strong sales since June 11, 221 lamps installed. gas consumption up. West Pittston work expands with pipe layings. offer to lay pipes free until Sept 1 persists.
Thomas OHara aged 38 dies at his mother’s home on Washington Terrace after a prolonged illness from stomach cancer. His survivors include his mother and three brothers. Mrs. Mary Dailey dies at her brother Frank Flynn’s home from dropsy, widow of Peter Dailey, previously of Hughes Town. son John Dalley and siblings survive. Funeral set for 9 AM at St John’s Church with Market Street Cemetery burial. Also noted are business updates on Gillespie Building front replacement and Measter returning to the market after a three week Delaware trip.
Officials say two thirds of local coal mines could begin operations, though the strike and financial appeals hinder progress. Timbered plants report workers displaced, pumps removed, and washery destruction prompting rebuilding plans. Scranton miners plan house to house fund canvassing while authorities report limited anthracite movement and injunction attempts failing. Grand stand construction at Hughestown ball park discussed as team schedules games.
A fragmented report recalls a long ago clash in Vughentown and a court scene at Alderbar to where hearings for serious charges drew in several named locals. Witnesses and proceedings hint at a pattern of community conflict and tense accusations.
The Philadelphia Press notes preparations to block Lipton from winning again. Indiana and other papers discuss labor conditions, inflation, and domestic issues. Boston and San Francisco comment on Venice and other world events as part of a broad press roundup.
A fragment from the New York Post notes that fashionable dress now features shades of green red and pink. It highlights genuine French linen and silk batistes, organdie, foulard, crepe de chine, and mercerized cottons in gowns and costumes.
A collage of brief clippings mentions figures such as Mr. Ward and George Francis Train, with cross quotes from the Chicago Sun, Globe-Democrat, and Washington Star. Items touch on autobiography, journalism, marriage law, and literary fear, interwoven with fashion notes on barrettes, pearls, and jewelry design.
Pittston Labor Union plans a large Labor Day demonstration with a central gathering at Oregon Grove to showcase the strength of local unions and miners amid debates on parade route and venue. About 15 000 are expected in the march if turnout matches past enthusiasm, with organizers appointing a large committee to finalize plans and location.
The Young Athletics of West Pittston and the Young Amateurs of the third will clash tomorrow afternoon on the West Pittston common with both teams confident. The Young Amateurs challenge any Luzerne county team for players over 15 years old, listing Westcott, Wali, Keast, Burn Lowkley, A. Smith, Ha fee, Plelsher, West, Burke among the lineup. Also notices include domestic help inquiries and a variety of local ads from Imperial Suppporter Mfg Co to a meat market and a watch store.
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