Local Gleanings Highlights From Wilkesbarre News
Community notices from North Main Street to Broad Street reveal a busy slate: the Witherspoon Minsion band plans a gathering at Miss Elizabeth Thompson's Broad Street home. W C Thomas is noted as winner of a poultry prize. the Washery Build at Hillside nears completion, expected to employ about 100 workers. administrative appointments, church activities, social events, and local trades are listed alongside a courthouse note on a legal suit in New York and a lard spill on Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Ys
Stra Stephen
Wevere Burns
Witherspoon
Elizabeth Thompson
Broad Street
W. C. Thomas
X. C
Thomas
Hillside
Hillside Is Nearing Completion. Ht
Margaret Cawley
Thomas Cawley
Knights of Columbus
Hliety
Cchurch
Jeanette
Martinet Club
Rhoe
Maker's Hall
Wyoming
Elisha Beers
Pennsylvania’ Coal Co
Ted
Richard Beers
Dunmore
Parke Mission Circle
Ailis Pearl Hunt
Railroad Street
Pennsylvania
New York
Edward Grady
North Main Street
Grady
Celia O'Brien
Harter
Market Street
Cudahy Co
Laurel Line
Epworth League of
Broad Street ME
A.C. Myers
Mirat Ba Sarge
Sarah Embleton
Ella Cobb
Benjamin George
Minick Mildred Myers
McHall James McKurg
Michael McHale
Democrate
Bles
Ap Davis
Cotate
Balin Bevin
Scedes
Gael
Connie
Lelia Valley Company
Relannet
Etrichens
Kate Gonaiee
Priotea Mu
Bridget
Martha
Ano Devers
Mary & Dough
Melvin
McGinty
New York Sun
Kubelik
Hazleton
A. A. Bryden
Dre J. C. Re
New Fork
Dr. Bowkley
Philadelphia
Ement Burke
Buffalo
N.Y
Swallow
Cora Rinker
Marcurt Rengonia
Stroudsburg
Frank R. Hurtsmith
Lagrange Street
Thursda
Thomas M. Evens
Enoch Evans
Parsonage
Dedham
Josie Anderson
Scranton
William Shields
Aspin
Cal
Seramton
Harry Colson
Masonville
Mayo
Geo
D. Stroh
West Pittston
Lineman Charles Healey Dies From Electrical Current
North Wilkes Barre reports a tragic death as lineman Charles Healey, new to the Electric Light Co., fell from a pole after contact with live wires. His body hung on the lines for about twenty minutes before removal, prompting a shutdown of the power station to retrieve him. Healy was taken to Mooney’s morgue as relatives were notified. The article notes accompanying local notices and obituaries, with several names and places mentioned in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Healey
Charles Healy
North Wilkesbarre
Healy
Electric Light Co
Wilkesbarre
Mooney
Bank Declines Despite Rising Deposits and Officials Named
The bank reported having 293 989 64 on hand at the last review with profits of 5 546 08. deposits now total about 313 000. Promoters include A J Barber and W W Hall. A stray flat boat struck by a river pier near the Ferry bridge is noted. The Russian relief committee received several small donations through J Moskowits. A span of black horses weighing 2700 pounds was shown to farmers by William Drury. Mrs Mary M. Packer of Sunbury died, founder of the Mary M. Packer hospital, widow of John B. Packer and related to William Cameron and the late Senator Simon Cameron. Carroll council Y M S elected officers led by John J Hefferon. Commodore Jack Barry address given by John J Kehoe of Brooklyn. Eagle Mose Co elected officers awaiting January voting. a committee to improve Niagara Engine Co. service with 450 feet of hose. Washington’s birthday celebration planned with a coordinating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Barber
W. W. Hall
Barber
Russian Relief Committee
J. Moskowits
Weeks Bros
Union Savings & Trust Co
Pittston Milling Co
Sutherland & McMillan
K. J. Ross
Evans Bros
William Drury
Robert Konnke
Scranton
Mary M. Packer
Sunbury
Marshal
William Stoughan
W. J. Kilgallon
William Hastin
Martin’ Coyne
Richard Hopkins
William Lehwside
Sentinel
John Zellanbachter
John Sheridan
John J. Kehoe
Brooklyn
Jack Barry
Agle Mose Co
Niagara Engine Co
Washington
C. W. Rommel
W. F. Dodge
Charles Thatcher
For Sale 1 Carat Diamond Item
For sale a 1 carat diamond described as a bargain offer. Potential buyer inquiry noted with minimal details and no additional specifications or seller contact included.
Be Your Own Banker in Real Estate Credit Question
A cryptic note asks who has the better security in a hypothetical loan scenario. It compares earning interest in real estate mortgages to the banker’s position, framing the question as a riddle about financial security and control. The source tone is didactic and economic, inviting readers to consider personal finance strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Oain
NOTES FROM BUSINESS MEN AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS
Notes From Business Men, Wants and Other Minor Matters. FOR RENT two or three rooms, N Main Street, suitable for offices. Found new child's shoe and rubber at 112 Delaware Avenue. WANTED two good girls. Apply tale once, Wyoming Valley hotel. WANTED three or four unfurnished rooms or small house with improvements, centrally located. Address X care Gazette. FOR SALE Tabor organ applying 127 Delaware Avenue. CAPABLE MAN seeks wholesale house shipping or general work. References. Apply Robert C Strachan 311 North St. Estray cow brindle color horns absent. Notify John J Kilmeth Dupont PA. Bat Harter bread and light lunches. Harter’s, shell oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main
Ry” Gazette
Delaware
Avenue
Wyoming Valley
Care Gazette
Tabor Organ
Delaware Arenue
Robert C. Strachan
North St
John J. Kilmeth
Dupont
Bat Harter
Harter's
Harter
Women seek guidance amid feminine distress in newspaper notice
A fragmented period piece invites women to write to a local advisor for free, practical help during a trying time. It emphasizes sanctity and resilience, urging readers to begin recovery and seek support against pervasive unease and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie Poe
Sfrn
Pinieham
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KNOX
Guyer
Guyers
Fay
the Phonograph Supply Co
North Main St
Pittston
T. A. Grace
Union Savings & Trust Company
Svat
Union Savings and Trust Company
Pittston, PA
Lineman
Amal Copper
BRT
Pacific
Chea
Ohio
St Paul
Pacific Central U. Cent Nort & West ‘Am Smelter
Real Rock
Pacife
Texas Pacific Union Pacific
US Steel C. &. Steel Parabash
Barga Umory
George St
Mier Street
Main Street
Lugerne Ave
Waldman Shoe Co
Miners’ Bank Bldg
ET Cartera
A. Durkin
Florsheim Shoe
Cawley’s Sho House
Lydia B. Pink
Broad St. Theatre
Denman Thompson
Old Homestead
F. Denman “Thompson
Lyric Theatre
Feel Kidder
Peaceful Valley
Good Pressps
Wonemian
Leo. W. Long
Public Square
Safe Deposit
Mners’ Savings Bank
Pittston PA
W. L. Douglas
Boston Shoe
Harry Oppenheimer
Eagle Hotel
Geo. F. Buss
Water St
Jake Millhauser
Weisbach
Shepherd & Rust Electrical Contractors
Market St. Wilkesbarre
B. F. Antrim & Co
Broad St
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