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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
1
The Gazette reports increasing concerns about dirty currency spreading disease. A Boston street car conductor was hired to fold money in a physician's mouth, highlighting infectious disease risks from wetting fingers to count money. Excursion tickets and local events are advertised, with notices for baseball, social events, and local shops.
A roundup notes a talk and social at First Presbyterian in town with choir efforts, a marriage at St John’s RC church, and a politics figure Thomas H. Hopkins marrying Belinda Pendergast. It covers Ninth and Thirteenth Regiment shooting preliminaries at Mt Gretna, a horse theft in Browntown, and a letter-listing for Mt Gretna post.
Warnke washery restarts with about twenty four workers under heavy guard as sheriffs and deputies remain on site. Pickets from Lackawanna contingent and visiting groups view the scene with no major disturbances. officials caution about potential trouble if deputies leave. Officials report police and miners leaders, including Italian and Anthony Schlosser, urging restraint while negotiations continue.
A severe storm drenched the territory yesterday causing flooded streets, blown trees, and damaged property. A barn on Kenley Street was struck by lightning and burned with two pigs killed. sewers failed to drain the deluge and Luzerne Avenue sewer outflow washed a 20 by 5 foot hole into the ground. Bloomsburg marks centennial with week of events featuring parades, concerts, and exhibits across the town.
The article surveys River and Hill sailor model gowns with weather smart details. Wool remains principal fabric with silk cotton or blends, bolero overthin garments, and inner vests opening to create varied silhouettes. It notes plain front gore skirts, embroidered hems, and a sash of velvet ribbon as highlighted features.
Shenandoah figures show guests and travelers visiting relatives across towns. P Card en of Shenandoah hosts J J Hart and Mrs Thomas Walker families guest. Mrs Charles Eckert returns from MU Poco. A W Lewis visits with son at a few days stay. Jenner, Mary Robinson, and others depart Bone for Jersey Shore. Atlantic City trip takes HC Purnell William Crowe Rawin and more to attend Pittston convention. Gibbon retoucher Tone Gibbon takes two weeks vacation at Atlantic City accompanied by Ange Gibbon and Philadelphia party.
Disputes between Lackawanna and Valley rail interests stall repainting of Bloomsburg Division stations. Lackawanna favors standard dark red with black trim and blue ceilings, while Valley rivals object to the color, leaving several depots unrestored. Affected spots include Junction Depot Apt and West Pittston areas.
Classified item notes a bookkeeper position at Coxton Hotel with salary expectations required in the application. Also lists other small ads for domestic help, found items, and real estate, all in a single historic newspaper clippings style.
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