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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
3
A Dec 5 1901 issue notes a heavy snow storm causing slushy walks, urging municipal workers to clear paths and limit costs. It also mentions local entertainment, a public obituary, a mine fire, and various ads including jewelry and Western Union notices.
A ten year water supply contract dominated West Pittston borough meeting. Officials debated sewer connections and who bears balances while a mandate to fund unpaid taxes surfaced. Notices covered electric lines, street work, and local health and business items.
The Eagle Hose team defeated Parsons Hose at their rink in two straight games. After the match, the visiting team enjoyed a turkey supper at Ernest Williams's hotel. An upcoming return game is planned for December 16 in this city.
A new organization named Pittston Engineers Benevolent Association is formed in the city to aid members with sickness and death benefits. It is chartered with 222 members and provides a weekly sick benefit of 3 dollars, and death benefits of 200 dollars for a member and 80 dollars for a wife. Officers include Jamies Janga as president, Geo Rutledge as vice president, Willan Main as recording secretary, Amos B Carman as marshal secretary, and Charles Sheppard as treasurer. The association will hold a special meeting at The Water attest Shaving Parlor. Public invited.
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