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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1906

Page

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Local Church Social and Community Notices Highlight Weekend Events

A series of community notices from the Delaware area describe a church fair and social hosted by Bison Lutheran Bavngn in the annex of the church next month, a funeral procession and requiem at St John’s RC, and a sacred concert at Valley View Park hosted by St Mark’s. Other items mention a laborer injured at Harmum colliery, a child undergoing an appendectomy with a good recovery, and an upcoming lawn concert and Sunday School outing with races and refreshments.

Mate Chofe Bt Dohirs Church Tabeaniel Alchael Daler Bhes Acris Haglen le Feages Phapoed Jean Pile Edwards Wyoming Avenue Stanley Harmum Bison Lutheran Bavngn St. Mark's Sun School Valley View Park Pennsylvania St. Mark's Jehureh Mauch Chunk C. C. Foster Shaft the Company James Florence Proby Aft Martin Olive James M Son Nellie Grif Dunter Jenks W. Do Havard Ji Sm HU Misa Canada Mise Jary George Williamsburg Tawen Havard Dhef

Arrest Made in Riot Case Faces Hearing Tomorrow

An arrest, possibly pivotal to Sunday night riot cases, was made this morning by the city constabulary. The suspect, described as Italian, was taken to custody at No 8 and will have a hearing tomorrow. Authorities did not confirm the captive’s identity or specifics of the hearing.

Ate Constabulary

Weekend Social Notes From Crystal Lake And Nearby

Max Roginsky plans a short Crystal Lake stay while John McGuinness enjoyed a Bear Lake drive today. Misses Gil and Smith spend a week at Crystal Lake. Gertrude Stahl travels to Dallas for a week or ten days. Mr. and Mia and family go to Ocean Grove. Mrs. SD Stroh critically ill with pneumonia at North Main Street home. Miss Margaret Dempsey of Oregon travels to New York for vacation. Mrs. Mathlan Ruschell from Searle Street visits her daughter in Buffalo. Samuel Cohen of Cohen Bros. returns from New York for ten weeks at home. Miss Viola Havard and Mrs. Elizabeth Green are with relatives in Nanticoke. Elizabeth Gowan leaves for Jersey Shore for two weeks. Alberta Seibel returns from Detroit after visiting a school friend. Nettle Pierce and Frank depart to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Smith and Miss Annie Hastie attend a Scranton minstrel show. James T. Patterson returns from New York to begin a traveling position with T.R. J. Ane of 395 F dealer in laces.

Max Roginsky Crystal Lake John McGuinness Bear Lake Margaret Gil Alice Smith Gertrude Stahl Dallas Mia Alex Sloan Mary Ocean Grove SD. Stroh North Main Street Margaret Dempsey Oregon New York Mra Mathlan Ruschell Searle Street Tuffalo Inter Charles Ronne Olive James Mise Mary George Luzerne County Samuel Cohen Cohen Bros Aitigan McDougall Warren Street Viola Havard Mre Etbea Beth Green Margaret Williams Nanticoke Eileabeth Gowan Jersey Shore Alberta Seibel Church St Detroit Mich Nettle Pierce Frank Charles Pierce Wilson Smith Annie Hastie Frothinghamtreet Lyceum Scranton James T. Patterson T.R. J. Ane

Theater Blaze At Towanda Opera House Block

A fire broke out yesterday in Towanda within the opera house block, likely from the gas meter room. Firefighters battled the blaze as streams were directed at the flames, with initial reports suggesting only minor damage. Two firefighters suffered injuries from falling debris but are expected to recover.

New Principal Appointed Amid School Shakeup

A new principal was appointed to lead the school amid a broader area district shakeup. The appointment comes as administrators seek to stabilize programs and improve student outcomes.

Italian Child Dies After Being Run Over

A three year old girl, Mary Musto, daughter of Frank Musto of South Main Street, died at Pittston hospital at midnight from injuries after being struck by a wagon driven by T A Jace on South Main Street near Langan's shoe store. Witnesses say the driver Chittenfield could not stop in time. funeral set for 4 pm tomorrow.

Mary Musto Frank Musto South Main Street Pittston Hospital T. A. Jace Mayor Lang

Ubán Rebels Claim Early Morning Victory Near Pinar Del Tele

A rebel force under Hino Jawerra routed loyal outposts at Pinar Del Tele before dawn and drove them toward the city. Reinforcements are said to be en route, with a subsequent attack on Pinar Del Bo anticipated imminently. The government forces from Tin are conducting a defensive stance as the insurgents press the campaign.

Revel Hino Jawerra Pinar del Tele Pinar del Bo Ald Tin

Liberty for Finland Hotsingtors grant privileges

In Finland on August 22, authorities announced privileges granted across the country. The action, described as a decisive step, was reported to have been in effect for a period, with officials noting broad acceptance and ongoing implementation.

Finland

Pioneer Pittston baker remembered at local ceremony

In Pittston a veteran baker formerly on South Main Street, Mr Trandenburg, was honored during a Welsh cultural event. The Royal Histeddgod opened with pageantry and choral contests. five choirs competed for prizes from WY Carnegie, drawing about 1,000 singers across North Staffordshire and Llanelly.

Trandenburg Pittston National Bistedafod Wales Von An WY Carnegie North Taffordshire Ehotr Wax Fiat Llanelly

Wheat and dairy prices hold steady amid mixed markets

New York reports quiet wheat and dairy trade with slight after-morning activity. Prices show stability for butter, eggs, and milk while hay, beans, and poultry demand remains steady to firm. Live stock receipts are light but hogs and cattle show firm to higher values in a cautious market.

New York Exteas Choice Iara Setovatadt Evéras Inate Nctory Dart” Akime Wentern Calven Saan Smee Lanne

Rain Forecast Across Regions With Unsettled Weather

A weather bulletin indicates general rain in the southwest and middle valleys with thunder in the upper Mississippi valley and lake region. Low pressure and fluctuating temperatures affect the area tonight through Thursday, bringing unsettled conditions and localized rains.

Lower Lakes Jarea Canadian Northwest

Magnificent Tomb 18 Being Erected in Dunmore Cemetery

A grand mausoleum by Crawford Shepherd duo is under construction at Dunmore Protestant cemetery. Designed by HC Rutherford and built by Frank B. Gardiner, the marble vault weighs about 20 tons and required ten teams of horses to move. It features Italian marble, bronze doors, four domes, and catacomb nitches for hermetically sealed burials. James Crawford and James G. Shepherd, close associates, commissioned the project as a lasting memorial.

Scranton Dunmore Crawford-Shep James Ta. Crawford Hulda Crawford Ate Crawford People’s, Coal Co Mausox Lam Shepherd Delaware & Hudson + ‘company Watford Gardiner

Notes From Business Men and Various Classifieds

Short terse classified items include WANTED for a young girl to assist with a baby, address 219 Washington St West Pittston. FOR SALE standard bred Rhode Island pullets. FOR RENT houses on A venue West Pittston and 72 Pine Street. FOR RENT right room house on Second Street Philadelphia Avenue. FOR SALE vertical engine 7 HP with 10 HP Erle Holler, apply Gazette Office.

Washington St West Pittston Standard Bred Rhode Oms Gazette Office Operaware Avenue Second Street Philadelpia Vertical H. P Gazette Omoe

Man trains eleven land turtles near Mount Penn

Near Mount Penn resident Mr. Phillipson keeps eleven land turtles trained to perform treks. At feeding time he sits at one end of oats and the turtles approach to be fed, taking food from his hands without biting. The turtles sparingly allow family contact and one older turtle shakes hands when commanded.

Mount Penn Moonyard Hysmore Phillipson Dono

Popular Resort Rotky Glen Plans Evening Festivities

Northeastern Pennsylvania resorts promote a lively night program with fireworks illumination and band music. The Lawrence Band, local Army groups, and visiting soldiers are scheduled for concerts and an outdoor gathering at the park. Attendance is expected to be large as weekend campers and campers from various camps join the celebration.

Glen Pennsylvania Lawrenen The Republic Eatia Omer Chie

Eureka Club Social at Mrs Kresge’s Lambert Street

The Eureka Club held an afternoon social at Mrs. Arthur Kresge’s home on Lambert Street for Indies living near Parsonage and Lambert. About 30 ladies attended a pleasant gathering with social pastimes and refreshments. The highlight was a Felt feature contest, won by Mrs. Kate Burnett.

Eureka Club Arthur Kresge Lambert Street Parsonage Lambert Streets Kate Burnett

Unclear OCR fragment on care, Cheney, and pills

Fragmentary text references Cater Care Cheney and Melacca, with garbled phrases about pills for constipatio n and wholesale terms. No coherent event or facts emerge from the unreadable source.

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