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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
2
It highlights lessons in prices and quality on French and German china and English porcelain in open stock. The Crockery Department and Underwear selections for Infants to Gents are promoted as the finest in the area.
A brief editorial note emphasizes that while death and taxes are inevitable, prudent planning can prepare individuals for these certainties, urging readers to secure wills and financial preparations to mitigate future burdens.
A late 19th century Wilkesbarre area news brief notes the Firemen's Relief association planning a big sale in Wilkesbarre with local officials and residents mentioned. Reports include injuries from a Henry mine explosion and a Plymouth teacher recovering from typhoid, plus civic notes on the judiciary committee, police appointments, and town meetings. Also covered are church, school, and county treasurer figures, observations on a street beating, and a charity clothing shipment from Newport to miners’ families.
A Scranton congregation held a large service at the cathedral. The Hand Condensed Milk Co. increased capital from 200000 to 500000. Merchant tailor Charles Blockberger of Olyphant died after a lingering illness. A new borough building is planned. Hyde Park resident Thomas is noted. Spranks Bros Scranton Timber bought land in Pittston Avenue, South Scranton to build 60 houses. Andy the late Governor Curtin’s horse died aged 44 in Lancaster. The Philadelphia Inquirer cites rail circles rumor that Alfred Walter may join the Pennsylvania company, possibly as president, with speculation of a new post and Walter reportedly seeking health abroad.
Amid a pneumonia wave last week in a large city, 64 cases were filed with the board of health, 58 proved fatal. Doctors link the outbreak to unseasonable weather and the spread began with colds. The notice promotes Father John’s Medicine and Kodol for indigestion, with testimonials and unrelated notes on various topics.
A nostalgic passsage extols Washington as cosmopolitan yet unique among capitals. It praises planned streets, grand government buildings, and park systems while highlighting a December 18 to 26 New Jersey Central excursion to Washington. Mentions politicians, travelers, and rail routes through Scranton Allentown and New Jersey Central offices.
Community updates list visitors and residents in Green Ridge Scranton Oneonta and Carbondale with names such as Mrs M J Murphy and Miss Elsie Tughes. A Brick ME church business meeting is noted and a local coal firm Clyde collier shutdown due to machinery break. Also includes a Chicago doctor endorsing Chamberlains Cough Remedy and local gas and pie shop promotion.
The notes describe department moves with art on the second floor rear and domestics on the first floor center, toys in the basement, dolls on the first floor, and the third floor to be given over for art and drapery. It also advertises Alaska fox boas, Bable fox items, Misses Monte Carlo coats, and Luzerne goods for men women and children with prices and value comparisons.
Quilts and comforters advertised with prices from 50 cents to 1.75 dollars. Made of cotton or silkolone or sateen finishes. Attic goods, white blankets and ruffled net curtains offered with ready to hang hems. Prices include 75 cents to 1.05 per item. some slight soiling noted as not perfect.
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