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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1905

Page

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Will of Francis Yates Bequeaths Estate to Nephew Banker

The will dated June 12 1900 probate Dec 26 1908 in Luzerne County appoints Frank H Banker as executor and sole heir of Francis Yates of Yatesville. Item real and personal property to banker. legacies to Jane Jones Mary A Banker John Francis Yates Susie Colville Nellie M Me. remainder to Frank H Banker. New Year's present promo follows.

Francis Yates Yatesville Luzerne Pennsylvania Frank H. Banker Pittston State of Pennsylvania Jane ¥. Jones Mary’ A. Banker John. Francis Yates John P. Banker Susie Colville Nellie M Francis Yate

Another Wonderful Cure by Cuticur A Cure Story

A reader recounts severe cracked hands that resisted remedies for a year. After applying Anticura Soap and Ointment for a week, pain eased and hands began healing, restoring ability to do housework and reducing heat pain from cooking. The narrative endorses Anticura products as effective.

Jean

Registrars of Vital Statistics Appointed for Districts

Following the list of registrars appointed by Dr Dixon state health commissioner for districts in this viewn James Johnson of Avoca Avoca borough Michael Hayes of Exeter borough for Exeter borough F G Schmalts of Hughestown for Hughestown borough Elijah Seareman of Lain for Laffin borough W L Hartman of West Pittston for West Pittston borough and Exeter township J T Shoemaker of West Wyoming for West Wyoming borough Samuel Gingell of Wyoming for Wyoming borough Andrew J Hale of Yatesville for Yatesville borough J McAndrew of Pittston for Pittston city Pittston township Jenkins township and Marey township The registrars will enter on the st union on Jan 1 1906 Their duty will be to register all birth and deaths in the territories to which they have been appointed and for this they will be even a fee of 26 cents for each cer tificate For every disinterment certificate they will be entitled to make a charge of 60 cents upon the person to whom It is granted For failure to carry out the duties imposed upon them by the acceptance of the posi tion of registrar a heavy fine is attached and for making a change in birth or death certificate a still heavier fine is imposed

Dixon Viewn James Johnson Avoca Michael Hayes Exeter F. G. Schmalts Hughestown Elijah Seareman Lain Laffin W. L. Hartman West Pittston Exeter Township J.T. Shoemaker West Wyoming Samuel Gingell Wyoming Andrew J. Hale Yatesville J. McAndrew Pittston Pittston City Pittston Township Jenkins Township Marey Township St Union

The Vital Center and Mi-O-Na Digestive Remedy

An advertisment claims the stomach is the vital center of health and that Mi-O-Na strengthens digestion to restore overall wellbeing. It asserts improved nourishment, potential cures for heart liver and kidney issues, and offers a 50 cent box with a health guarantee from Farrer Peck & Roberts.

Farrer, Peck & Roberts

Miner Goes Insane At Plymouth Mine

John Chepneski a 4 laborer at Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co at Plymouth sudden mental collapse while loading coal. He yelled and charged through the gangway before workers restrained him and officers used handcuffs and ropes. He was taken to the borough lockup and to Retreat asylum for treatment.

Wilkesbarre John Chepneski Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co Plymouth John McCall Chepfeaki Stanley Davenport Chepneskt

Weatherly Hill wreck damages two engines and derails cars

A runaway on the Weatherly Hill of the Lehigh Valley system yesterday morning caused a collision when brakes failed on a heavy freight train led by Conductor McConnell. Two engines were badly damaged and several cars derailed as a switch engine struggled to clear the area. The report references a Dayton Ohio publication and a Saturday store promotion unrelated to the incident.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley System McConnell Bneiuees Achat” Teak

Women and Men Same Kidney Bladder Trouble Remedy

An advertorial piece explains kidney and bladder issues affect both sexes and children. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer as a mild, immediate remedy sold in stores and via mail order with free samples and pamphlets. Cites testimonials and urges writing to Binghamton, N.Y. for more details.

Cammphlet Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N

Bank Directors Fail to Escape Judgment in Enterprise Bank Case

Allegheny Court refuses to open the judgment against directors of the Enterprise National Bank. The court upholds a $2,600,000 judgment, denying directors' claim they were not responsible for the state deposit of 31,082,000. The case follows the bank's collapse and previous directors signing bonds to a prior state treasurer.

Allegheny Gefmet Enterprise National Bank Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fraser Allegheny Common Pleas Court Enterprise National Bank

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