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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
1
Weather Bureau chief Willis L. Moore claims a simple portable device can keep interiors near 70 degrees in hot summers. Patent filed, affordable, safe, and movable room to room. Aiming for a “cool house” atop a Washington Weather Bureau building this summer.
Local report cites New York Clipper claims Barnum and Bailey circus eyeing Wyoming Valley land for winter quarters after touring Wilkes-Barre. If true, a permanent base could boost local industry with shops, animal care, and revenue for merchants. Union Social Club to hold weekly social at Armory Hall Wednesday.
A farewell gathering was held at Chic Home on Nafus Street to honor George Greenland who is leaving for his old home. Workers from Drury's store visited unannounced, sharing a meal and drinks. The event highlighted Mr Greenland's community ties and hinted at future plans.
Local items report funeral services for Mrs Anna Schultz of Hughestown and Mrs B C Miller with interments in local cemeteries, plus Avoca high school diplomas to graduates. Luzerne County certifying exam date set. medical staff additions listed. Hughestown council debated Sunday closing and eight hour day rules, with licenses and notices discussed. market stock noted and grape wine ad features.
In Wilkesbarre and surrounding coal districts, steam men vow Friday actions as 5 percent more join the strike. Leaders claim many nonunion workers remain, while preparations and guard fences intensify. Mitchell declines immediate public statements as officials report orderly, quiet coal operations amid the stoppage.
The article discusses Gazette advertisements as a marketing tool citing W. J. Kiise bicycle shop and a Lakeport New Hampshire inquiry. It notes residents respond to ads with phrases about commencement tokens and jewelry items, including diamonds from ten dollars to one hundred fifteen, with stock details and prices highlighted.
Miss Adie Stok guest of Miss Lida Me tun. Miss Martha Brink of Carbondale visiting Miss Edith Evans in High street. Mrs. Harry C. Bate of Nostale, Y, Mrs. W. S. Kepler and Miss Jeasle Wagner of Scranton, Va. ane the neste of Mrs. Jennie Hep 1. D. Lewis of Scranton new telegraph operator at Piston Junton. Alan Newlyon arrived here. Mrs. Stephen Chapman of Pine reel feescu Roar now pay for the Wstater Coal and Cake Ga at Creston, Pa. James Cavanaugh, once a local sugar, visiting parents in Pittston township. his wife here. Dr. and Mrs. Moon of North Main street back from Wayne counts. They time at Hollistervite Dee Moon's father and mother. Terence Bradigan, a well known ball player, left yesterday for Springfel, Mass to play for the city team. Walter Wellman, famed travel writer, traded to the anthracite regions. based in Wilkesbarre to cover the strike and study conditions. In footwear news, all shoes 25 percent off at The Boston Shoe Store, 75 S Main St.
Mary Quinn, 84, left home on Breed Street to buy yeast and was found dying near her home after a brutal attack. Charles Green, her brother’s neighbor, is implicated as the prime suspect after the incident near Quinn’s saloon at 822 Keyser Avenue. Investigators reported skull injuries and evidence of foul play, with funeral services set for later this week at Mary’s cemetery.
Mrs Peter Nevill of Little Meadows in the county died suddenly at home after a stroke. She was about 60, native of Ireland, survived by several children and extended family across Pittston Avoca and West Pittston. Funeral is set for Thursday morning at St Tous at 1 o clock.
The ad lists various groceries with prices including butter at 20 pounds faulted Saya, and 36 pounds Cheae Seubuin's Tos at 70 cents per pound. Special inducement offers cath purchasers and suggests bulk deals for Califor Bresh Bjags and Michines t ern Chop ail Meal at 1.50.
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