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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
4
In Harmony. We offer lessons in prices and parity on French and German china and English porcelain in open stock patterns. Infants to men’s underwear in all sizes are available. Look through our Underwear Department. it will pay you. J. N. Terwilliger, Prof.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a universal remedy for indigestion dizziness and liver or bowel troubles. It lists distributors W C Price J H Houck Pittston G D Strob West Pittston and Abe Lethson jeweler 108 N Main. Also mentions sulfur stone and furnace dealerAsh.
A garbled wartime era column lists local obituaries and incidents in Wyoming Valley. Names include Charles Lawler, John Hine, Robert Porter, and George H. Ross. It mentions a coroner’s verdict against D L & W Co for elevator guards, a lightning mix of accidents, diseases, and legal actions tied to coal lands and public works.
A fragment riddled overview mentions Francia Campbell of Carbon dies of paralysis, Stumm of Scranton dies visiting a sick brother, and a tramp is jailed for a crime. It notes H J Pendleton death in Philadelphia, talks of a home for the aged project in Tioga and a $3 million plan by Philadelphia and Reading Co to open mines. Also reports Scranton election candidates and train accident, a smallpox case near Archbald, university census, Dunmore ballot tampering, local ads, and routine notices.
A fragment notes an advertisement praising Ayer's Hair Vigor to restore gray hair and prevent thinning, urging readers to tell someone about the product. The clipping then shifts to obituaries and death notices from Pittston, detailing multiple local deaths and funeral arrangements.
Christmas treats and baking supplies fill shops with nuts candies cakes and fruit cake by Holmes J. & Coutts Biscuit Co. 5 and 10 lb cakes fancy Grenobles nuts Black Walnuts Mixed Nuts Filberts English Walnuts and more. Oranges Floridas California Novels Malaga Grapes and assorted pies puddings and other Christmas dinner essentials are advertised with price details.
Ribbon in leading shades and widths offered at special prices per yard. Rare pillow sham designs and battenburg covers appeal as stylish Xmas gifts. See handkerchiefs with embroidery and lace effects. Golf gloves in plain and fancy colors. Inspect stock before purchasing for latest fabrics at right prices.
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