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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
2
The Equitable Life offers the five gold bonds as a safer alternative to U S Government securities with higher interest and lower cost, payable in installments. The policy guarantees the bonds and cancels any unpaid installments in the event of the insured's death.
A runaway coal gondola crashed into a passenger train near Weatherly, injuring engineer Kleckner and fatally wounding another crew member. In Heidelberg a rock slide killed 89-year-old John Shedlock, with subsequent details of survivors. Other items note burns from stove accidents and promote tonic and antiseptic balms.
James W. Gay formerly postmaster at Orange Ireland died in health search. Thomas Lyons of Georgetown died of pneumonia aged 68, leaving four children. Court work delayed for stonework on the courthouse. interior walls to be finished in winter. John Fallon sole registered candidate for national delegate from United Mine Workers. nominations close December 7. Berwick and Wilkes-Barre news include a labor dispute and a fatal pipe explosion injury. attorney E J Moore in consideration for state office. District Attorney Ben R Jones took oath for term starting January 1, 1904. Court decision requires honoring written property option. James M Boland secured option near new courthouse site. Railway officials rumored to seek option on Wilkes-Barre traction system. Co B Ninth Regiment marked 25th anniversary with reunion at Redingtons Hotel. Local ads note Christmas orders, Valley novelty ranges, Anchor Pain Expeller, and Sag insurance offerings.
A Saner era record shows 135 workers added to the YMCA building project. Names include John Reynolds Patrick Noon Love Maroney Edward Lynn Lawrence Donahue Yoh King and many others. The item lists numerous workers and notes the ongoing expansion of the YMCA facility.
A banquet was held last evening by the Central Labor Union of Scranton. A meeting of the general grievance committee of D. I. & W. employees will be held in Scranton tomorrow. Victor H. Lyman, junior editor of the Tunkhannock New Age, has returned from an extended visit in North Carolina. There is talk of H. C. up as the new superintendent of the D. & Co, possibly moving headquarters from Carbondale to Scranton. George Smeltzer and his son Harrison, 16, of Altoona, were out hunting when the father tripped, his gun discharged, and the two were overpowered and robbed near the prison walls. the pair escaped but were not retaken. Attorney Aaron Augustus Chase of Scranton faces a divorce case with testimony pending this week. the husband’s conduct alleged to be erratic and controlling in a breakfast of force and a dinner of roasted peas.
A patient describes severe kidney trouble and relief after using an Electric Bottle advertised at local drugstores W. C. Price, Farrer, Peck & Roberts, and Stroh's Pharmacy. The note touts instant relief for burns, cuts, sprains, and accidents, urging readers to keep a bottle at home.
Gilbert F Kennedy of Rondout New York publishes a testimonial letter from a Utica New York figure praising Calcura Solvent for kidney trouble. The letter dated March 10 1902 says three bottles were bought and significant benefit was felt with a pledge to continue if needed. It asks samples be sent to friends free from kidney trouble.
A Providence resident Blanche J Kelley credits Father John's Medicine with restoring health after heart palpitations and hemorrhages suffered during a Newport bathing incident. Margaret Smith of Brussels Ontario reports Dr Agnew's Cure gave relief in 30 minutes, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed a stubborn leg ulcer after four years.
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