20 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
1
J N Terwilliger promotes harmony in prices and quality for French and German china porcelain in open stock patterns. Encourages shoppers to explore Crockery and Underwear departments with infants, children, misses, oldies, and gents sizes. Prop. J N Terwilliger.
A jumble of local notices covers bids for public office in Edwardsville, pensions, business ventures, and deaths. Articles report Patrick Scully’s pension, old mill activity by Bert Ace, wage talks for Delaware and Hudson trainmen, and multiple obituaries from Ruggles to WilkesBarre. The piece also notes social events, a Skalan Mason banquet, and safety fears under a Jack the Squeezer alert.
Pensions have been granted for Emile Dodge and Hannah Lloyd of Scranton along with Dr. F E Jenkins of Carbondale. Reports note a resident Peter Sulcer of Taylor died after a miner's asthma, James Mackey of Dunmore fractured an arm after a fall, and a Black Walnut Bradford County death from a window accident. Mrs. Thomas H. Watkins of Scranton to host a country house party near Waymart for daughter Gladys. Hickory Street Presbyterian church dedication in South Scranton. Governor Stone to appoint Frederick Trexler to the Lehigh County bench to fill Judge Albright’s vacancy. Harry Confer of Olyphant struck by a train near Grassy Island. Wade M. Flax buys a Carbon County mine property to rehabilitate and mine coal. Mt. Carmel boycott leads to the disbanding of a non-union ledgers company. Christmas excursion rates via Southern Railway to South and Southwest announced for teachers and students. Additional notes include Dr. Mary R. Malendy endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. Hazel salve advertising and Allen's Lung Balsam promotion. Berry store holiday goods and printing services at Gazette Office.
The YMC A announces a 25 percent fundraising start toward a building cost about 5000 dollars. Total subscriptions reach 90555 with concerns to raise further to cover the site. An evangelist drive begins December 28 with sessions in Association Hall for men and then Broad Street Presbyterian, led by Mr and Mrs BLE Wells from Scranton.
Ribbon in leading shades and widths offered at eight cents per yard. Rare pillow shams and Battenburg covers, linen, napkins, lunch cloths, tray cloths. New designs in leather goods, lace handkerchiefs, silk gloves, and warm apparel for Christmas social functions. Inspect stock before purchasing for latest fabrics at right prices.
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