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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR recalls a talk on the First Christmas with references to durable water fans, daily routines, and a nod to twentieth century women's roles. Mentions Goldfield enamel items and decorative themes for ladies and girls, suggesting a community program or page from a periodical.
Terrible explosion in Pitts results in eight men drowned and shock across the area. Secretary Gage to resign looms as political turbulence adds to the crisis. Copper war declarations and local incidents surface in terse telegraphic items from the first page.
A jumble of small ads lists rooms for rent and housewares at multiple Pittston addresses, details on a driving mare for sale with price and pick up at Ferri's livery, wanted help including a good girl in Philadelphia and boarders, and various items such as jewelry and holiday stationery from local shops amid misc notes from P. R. Schmitz and others.
A Warden from Lack Jawanna visits the city as merchants promote holiday sales. The piece lists many items for sale including ladies watches, gold jewelry, pocketbooks, and various toys. Vendors such as Nathan Liebson and Weeks Bros advertise low prices and broad displays for the season.
The West Pittston area reports holiday activities including a visit to New York by a Montgomery family member, school programs, and the sixth annual Fanciers' association exhibition won by John A. Clark of Montgomery with a golden duck wing. Local churches, debt clearance, and church improvement plans are noted. Community happenings include a Christmas gift program, store advertisements, and a grand Christmas gift event at S. J. Freeman's with a free calendar and stamps for shoppers.
The First Presbyterian Church announces Reverend N C Parke will preach Sunday evening at the chapel. The Sunday school plans a Christmas music rehearsal with the church choir meeting at 1:30. All members urged to attend.
A peculiar case emerged as a husband, Robert Alexander, sought to locate his wife who claimed she feared she had aided his theft. Warrant officers Weathers and Keming seized the search through Avoca, while Pittston transit work and other local incidents, including a sudden death and medical cures, formed a fragmentary report of the day.
The Holiday Store features four shopping floors and an Elevator with a wide, well lit layout. Santa Claus appears daily in the William Street window as shoppers explore toys umbrellas dolls and gift items across departments including a third floor toy section. Open evenings attract crowds.
Local merchants tout three strong clothing specials amid a noisy public note referencing a voting or political context and a cryptic verse. Witty breaks suggest a sale period around mid June with unclear ties to a civic event.
A clipped list of gift items with prices and brands including gloves, robes, umbrellas, and sterling silver handles. Mentions men and ladies clothing, silk fabrics, and novelty accessories with price ranges from inexpensive to premium offerings. Reflects a 20th century catalog style with scattered OCR errors.
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