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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1903

Page

3

Classifieds and notices mix ad items and sales

A garbled classifieds column lists for sale items such as a deod heating stove and old newspapers, a gold bracelet reward offer, a job ad for a girl at 227 N Main St, and rental or board notices. Also mentions coal, oysters, ice cream, and wedding notice titled WEDDED ON CHRISTMAS DAY. The text is a jumble of small ads and notices with scattered addresses and prices.

Carroll N. Main St Gazette Board of Trade P. H. Kelly Carpeta Cam

Burned Out on Christmas Celebrated in Hastie Williams Event

The article notes the marriage of Thomas E Hastie to Mise Birdella Williams performed by Rev. Robert Holmes. The bride wore a rag gown and the couple will reside with Mr Hanns w owner Mrs Anni Hastie. A $100 check was presented by the bride's parents. Also reported are a fatal small arms accident involving a six year old and a house fire on Fulton Street damaging two double dwellings and forcing evacuations, with losses across several households and details of responders and insurance.

Thomas E. Hastie Mise Birdella Willams Mise Birdella William Robert Holmes Hanns Anni Hastie Ihe Williams & Co John Seminavitch Cll Street Dively Fulton Street John Ma Sylvester Hines James Philips Mr. Hines James Tigue Broad Street Niagaras Pittston Hose Co West Pittston Company Hines Maloney Christopher Lampman M. P Maloney Jand Lampman George Gaughan Thomas New York City William Lows Philadelphia Broad St Lehigh Valley Coat Co Evans Bros James Martin Holmes Walter Spry West Side Lis Keystone Lodge, Sons Jor St George John Z. Calleer First Congregational Mise G. Gravel Stapheos Ermion Christ Apostle Mas Comfort William Moffatt Johnson Pittston Thomas Kesing Wyoming Thomas Keating Rick Jard Cosgrove James McGinley Terrence McGovern John McGlynn London Curley Weber Knights and Ladies of Honor Venus New Lodge Judson ‘McKim Moody Training School Chicago Mill C. W. Rosencrance Fatty Hering Frank Sixlin Scranton Charles Cornelius Vans South Main Street Grane John B. Evans C., Evans Wilegbarre R. N. Davis Dunmore Harry 8. Krum Prank Bohan St John's Church Father Magley

Town Fire Destroys Two Houses Amid Looting and Chaos

The blaze consumed two houses leaving foods scattered on streets and neighboring porches. Firemen faced equipment shortages while Italian thieves were seen carrying off goods. Community events and notices follow, with church services and funeral arrangements reported for local residents.

Joyous Christmas Day Celebrations In Local Churches

Christmas was celebrated with enthusiasm in the churches. First Presbyterian featured child performers and stereopticon slides about Christ. Catholic services at St John, St Marys, and other parishes included high Mass, choir performances, and children's services. Santa Claus appeared at an evening event with a large program of recitations, songs, and gifts for all.

Athoue St. John's Church Father O'Malley Holy Name Society Jordan Father Walsh St. John's ‘School St. Mary's Church Upper Pittston St Mary's Grambo Wilkenbarre Ferber

Christmas Eve Exercises at Ot Peter's Lutheran

The exercises were held on Christmas Eve with Superintendent Lewis Smith in charge. A large program of recitations dialogues and duets was rendered. The congregation presented Mr. Bender with a satchel containing a $10 gold piece and an additional gift.

Ot Peter's Lutheran Lewis Smith Bender

Welsh Congregational Cantatas At Sunday School Event

The Sunday school presented The Real Santa Claus cantata directed by Mrs. W B Evans, with a large attending audience and Christmas decor enhancing the scene. A second cantata The Everlasting Light was conducted by Giles and featured a drill by Miss Titian Vans and Miss Harris, with young children performing under Miss Lila Jones. Charles Miles played Santa Claus, gifting presents to children. choir members received monetary gifts. Election notice for First National Bank of Pittston shareholders sets Jan 12, 1904, noon to 1 pm for director election.

Walth Baptist T. R. Williams Santa Claus Evan Norvis Big Wis Windsor Jones Mole Maud Llewellyn Jobin Alex Martin Horace Wil Hayard Tom Willie Baker Mia Hines Williams W.B. Evans John Walter "Evans Laura Laura Breese Robert Thomas Calla Wiligis Wille Santa Clare J. E. Probya Big "Wis Samuel Howell Bir Wia Edna Tilley Howe Eizabeth Howell Pee i First Baptist Church Um Giles Titian Vans Ether Harris Lila Jones Charles Miles Sante Claus First National Bank Pittston Crane Tavest

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