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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
1
Reports note drilling starts at Troy Bradford county with a new engine and boiler house being erected at the Maxwell shaft Ashly. Additional items mention deaths in Carbondale North Abington Scranton and other local incidents.
Fragmentary note reports a medical or cosmetic procedure with names and places garbled. Readable terms include doctor Agnow and barber, implying a treatment or separation event. Due to text damage, precise facts and dates are not clear.
A. Niven succeeds the late Thomas Mullally as editorial writer on the Wilkes Barre Leader. Miss Margaret Walker of New York, daughter of Gen. Walker, is visiting her relatives in the city. Former City Treasurer E J McDonnell remains confined at home with erysipelas and grip. Edward and Margaret Roderick visit from Reading, staying with North Main Street hosts. Philip Riley lies critically ill with cancer at his Luzerne home, a well known figure among railroad workers and past Farley Railroad builder.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kings New Pills as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia, claiming they restore appetite and regular bodily habits. The copy targets drug stores in Great Pittgton and W. G. Price.
Birth announced in Oregon Heights for James and Mrs Thompson a daughter. Weather reports heavy rain and wind, then cold and clear on Christmas. Edward Lynn of Port Griffith seeks tax collector post in Jenkins township. Squire Graffin named postmaster at Catasauqua succeeding Henry Davis. Mrs Jane Hall dies at 67 in George street home. Eugene Smith and Anna M Seibel wed in city, living with groom's parents on South Main. Harley C Mott and Emma Van Horn married Dec 28 at 56 Cliff street. Miners Savings Bank plans Jan 9 stockholders meeting on trustees count. Popcorn linked to a four year old Lancaster death from overindulgence. Masonic Hall fresco work finished. painters touching up woodwork. A O Leisenring becomes general manager of Whitehall Cement, connected to Clear Springs Dam and Whitehall Land Co. Lehigh Valley RR to build interlocking switch tower near Mountain Cut-off. Royal Arch Masons elect new officers in Pittston Chapter 242. Postal savings note explains money orders allow deposits at post offices without interest. Otis Whipple jailed after stabbing Dillie Koons in Lemon. claims accident. Congressman Davenport seeks extra $50,000 for Wilkes-Barre public building beyond $125,000. Davenport unhappy about committee assignment but active.
A Sunday evening fire at the three story corner building housing J. D. Monie’s grocery and Ira De Witt’s meat market caused thousands in losses. Firemen battled flames in the cellar and hallway while residents escaped unharmed. The structure, owned by Monie and James H. Turrell, suffered extensive smoke and water damage to upper residences. The origin remains undetermined with a history of prior fires at the site.
An advert promises relief from headaches with Dr King s New Life Pills claiming quick results and painless use, urging readers to try the remedy described in the ad copy.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world to heal burns and wounds. Claims it cures fever sores boils felons and skin eruptions. Mentions pricing 25 cents a box and lists D Stroh West Pittston and W C Price Pittston druggists as sellers.
At Laporte in Sullivan county Ralph K. Magargel sued Laporte township to recover interest on interest bearing orders issued in 1897 for road work and bought by Magargel. Orders not presented until 1899. court ruled the words with interest on the order illegal and ineffective, so township officers have no right to issue interest bearing orders.
Oliver Rupert 40 of Dorranceton died by self inflicted throat wound in the Wilkesbarre jail. He had been arrested for alleged disorderly conduct after breaking a window at the Mott House. A razor was later found not on his person, and he left a note to his wife in Wilkesbarre.
A terse line signals a focus on keeping a system current and secure without delay. It emphasizes immediacy and reliability as essential for ongoing safety and operation.
An advertisement touts Moki Tea as a remedy for headache nausea indigestion and constipation. The text promotes the beverage as a delightful herbal drink and lists its positive effects.
The community reports many holiday visits from Mill Creek to Wilkesbarre and Pittston relatives. Mrs. Ayers, Oscar Mayer, and several Lacoe family members are listed among those spending Christmas with relatives. The church Christmas exercises featured songs recitations and a decorated tree, with a collection at the end for missions.
Local births marriages and visits fill a bright column. Notable items include a December birth to Mr and Mrs John Rogers of North Street, marriages of Conrad Hensler to Miss Rebecca Jacoby and Edwin Ferris to Miss Eva Masters, and several residents visiting relatives and attending house parties.
Christmas Day incidents in West Pittston and nearby areas describe masked confrontations and robberies. Henry Berlew fought off three attackers with a whip near Wyoming, while David Barritt and George Stanton faced unsettling encounters on Exeter and Luzerne avenues. A 16 year old was beaten on Water Street, and a man named Fred Witeman was seen near Tunkhannock Avenue.
A brief editorial note extols the aims of emphasizing quantity and quality in Park's endeavors. It argues merit reflects community value and urges readers to support balanced progress and prudent stewardship.
A visiting Puerto Rican magnate accuses a local Mexican nobleman of cheating him out of 4500 in a poker game. He also claims a 50000 total was won from resident Americans. Roulette allegedly used an electric device and poker involved a card cheat. Authorities will thoroughly investigate the alleged card sharping network.
At Rouse's Point the Rutland railroad forces hold the field while completing a new drawbridge spur to connect their Alburgh Vermont shore tracks. The Rutland retains the Central Vermont engine. Sheriff Cunningham has overseen deputies during the standoff and has moved to Plattsburg with two deputies left to monitor operations.
Washington December 27 Secretary Root led a cabinet discussion on paying for trans portation of wives and children of Spanish prisoners to be repatriated from Manila. President McKinley favored a liberal approach and decided the United States would cover the costs as a goodwill gesture, with instructions sent to Quartermaster General Ludington.
Washington December 27 Secretary Gage denied reports that after leaving office he would join banking and head a national bank modeled on the Bank of England. He stated there is absolutely no truth to the story and that the National City Bank of New York already serves as a practical fiscal representative of the government.
Rome reports the Vatican has learned that rumors of a papal encyclical granting priestly permission circulated in many parts of South America. The Holy See has authorized a statement declaring the encyclical a forgery and warns faithful to disregard the claimed document.
Adjutant General Corbin reports Lawton home fund receipts total 15000 dollars. The committee extends subscription lists to January 5 before placing the funds in a bank for Mrs. Lawton. Officials estimate current funds are under half of the total subscribed.
Successful woman Klondiker Mrs Z DuBois of Napanosh returns to Middletown after two years in the Klondike. She secured general claims in the new mining fields and speaks enthusiastically of the place. Her remarks note health remedies and digestion related issues.
Obituary notices mark the deaths of J. C. Coon a veteran newspaper man at Danville Hospital and Thomas C Mullally a Plains resident active in Democratic politics. Also reported are the deaths of Miss Annie Barrett Michael Delaney Hon A M Eastman. The reports include lifelike career summaries and survivors.
A vintage advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure for la grippe within two days. It states all druggists refund the money if ineffective and includes FE. W. Grove's signature on each box. 250
Berlin reports Germany has given up any idea of acquiring the Danish West Indies by purchase or other means. The German embassy in Washington says any attempt would be viewed as unfriendly and a serious breach of the Monroe Doctrine.
Washington December 27 A House appropriations committee meeting is set for January 4 to appoint subcommittees and consider the first urgent deficiency bill of the session slated to exceed 50 million dollars, largely for military costs in the Philippines, likely triggering the session's initial Philippine debate. Eau Claire Wisconsin December 27 Coroner Kortsch and Dr Selbach investigated Michael Khilo after an all night exposure death claim. Khilo revived after thawing at a farm house and may recover following treatment for a fall into a fit.
In Marinette Wisconsin Dr Schepjen pastor of St Pauls Episcopal interrupted a Christmas service to pursue a thief seen leaving the parsonage with gifts. He chased the robber, subdued him and handed him to police before resuming the sermon. Beecham's referenced as a remedy ending the item.
Dr Kearney of Scranton marries Sebastopol teacher Miss Mary Boyle as the first wedding at the beautified St John s Church. Prof Gilbride weds Miss Agnes McCauley of Exeter with Rev Father Garvey officiating. The couples plan a brief Philadelphia trip and then settle in Exeter and Washington avenues respectively.
London reports a 150 police detachment under Dalgety captured Dordrecht with no British losses as Boers retreat. A brush south of Colenso costs two Hussars killed and their horses. Ladysmith shelled. Buller needs more artillery before renewed action. Nine killed and several wounded in Ladysmith engagement. White’s garrison maintains resolve.
General Lord Kitchener has arrived in Gibraltar from Egypt on December 27. He travels to bolster British forces in the Mediterranean as tensions rise in the region.
Washington officials lament enforcement lapses as Secretary Root issued a circular to punish customs frauds. It covers officials and private actors with penalties up to 5000 dollars fine or two years imprisonment or both, plus forfeiture of involved goods or value.
Fragmentary notice advertises Agnew liquid liver cure sold by J. B. Houck. Appears to promise headache relief and general cure. Text is incomplete but shows a patent medicine claim with a medical tone. No verifiable ingredients or claims beyond typical 19th century remedy language.
Lehigh Valley announces sale of Pittston to Niagara Frils and Re taro fares on December 30 and 31 good for return on or before train No 8 January 2 1900. Valid on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
A young man crossing a trestle over Grand River near Painesville Ohio barely escapes disaster when a fast train approaches from behind. He swings to the bridge edge with bleeding fingers gripping an iron brace as the locomotive passes, then crawls to safety on the track.
A reply to a frequent question invites readers to visit No. 6 Water street to view specimens of hand-cut and hand-polished glassware. The ad promises holiday presents and low prices through Christmas with free delivery within fifty miles.
The common council approved the Hamburg canal property transfer to Michael J. Burke to build a union station in Buffalo at a cost of not less than $1,500,000 and to permit passenger traffic by all current and future railroad companies on fair terms.
Morris Proso witski a Russian resident of 62 Fifth Street lost $10 in a Monday poker game and attempted suicide by leaping into the East river. Laborers stopped him and police took him to Gouveneur hospital where a BelleVue bound doctor admitted him to the insane ward after a struggle.
A novice photographer and helper fail to get usable negatives as white streaks appear on every shot. The girl admits peeking at plates beneath black paper, ruining them, and lamenting the lost pictures. The anecdote illustrates beginner mistakes in early photography.
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