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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
2
A compact snapshot of local event listings in Pittston covering social gatherings at religious and civic venues, upcoming meetings of fraternal and service groups, a note on Angelo Sarno’s arrest for jewelry theft, and plans for New Year activities plus parish and school happenings around town.
A 1902 era notice argues for a local steam heating plant near West Pittston, highlighting convenient fuel supply, potential profits, and households' demand for economical heating. It discusses central plants, nearby breakers, and references Wilkes-Barre and local businesses, with multiple ads and notices following about services and events.
Agnes Voight is confined to her home on North Main Street. Mrs. Harry Coplag is able to move about again after several weeks. Nettle Yendall and sister are visiting Manley friends. Captain EH P Conrad of Scranton was in the city on business. Mrs. Lottie Hilbert and daughter are guests at George Hilbert’s Mountain Top home. Mrs. Harry N Pettebone of Forty ort visited Ste. John Pugh on MA Street yesterday. William Lifend and wife with Riley Mamie Walsh visited Alvira Dyer and Miss Stamte Ultredt on Vine Street over Sunday. Harry Pugh, holidaying with his parents on MU Street, was ordered to Perth Amy New Jersey after noon yesterday with his employing company. Pugh has worked for Lehigh Valley Coal Co for 16 years, much of it at South Plainfield New Jersey as assistant superintendent at storage grounds.
In the Boston mine settlement a man named Collelo allegedly tried to stab Dominick Lo Dello after multiple disputes over a young woman. Officers pursued Collelo, who swore vengeance, while Lo Dello obtained a warrant. The report mixes other local notices and advertisements from Pittston area businesses and banks.
The final watch night service at Broad Street M E Church will begin at 8:30 PM and run to the New Year, with a program including devotional service, an address by Rev C L Severson, historical papers on 50 years of the church, music, and a communion service led by Rev Austin Griffiths D D. The event coincides with the church’s demolition for a new Y M C A building, and attendees from other churches are invited.
The Wachs family refuses acceptance of an accidental death theory for John Wachs and seeks an inquest or exhumation to determine the cause. Police and physicians largely doubt an accident, with officials noting possible murder and plans to subpoena Christmas Eve train crews for alibi evidence. The case hinges on decapitation and unusual wounds, prompting calls for thorough autopsy to identify the killer.
A Chicago physician lauds a non narcotic cough remedy for children and recommends it for colds and bronchial ailments. Local merchants guarantee refunds on Greene's Syrup of Tar with money back if not curing. Postscript lists uncalled for letters at Pittston Pa office for the week ending Dec 27, 1902 with advised mention of advertisement.
Various small ads and notices including wanted carry papers in West Pittston by D Lamb, for sale household goods 45 vbured St Jan 2, lost breast collar between Water St and Carpenter's greenhouse, rewards at Gazette office. Wanted girl for general house work 216 Susquehanna Ave and another for general work 317 Hace Stott. Eat Harter's bread and need a girl for work at 129 Main St. Cigar store clerks wanted at 127 Wash St Pittston. Wanted competent men to go out for town Are W Thomas 601 Exeter St. Book 18.646 on Miner's Savings bank lost. application for new book filed 2201. For rent restaurant known as Geo Smith Study N Main furnished. Room suitable for office lower Weeks Bros cigar store apply People's Bank. Exeter coal for sale from Wyoming Valley Lumber Co. For rent office room in Gazette Building with steam heat wired for electric lights best location in town apply Gazette office. Ice cream Hart er Oysters in all stores Hart er.
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