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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1905

Page

2

Savings habits and bank deposit questions arise

The text ponders whether opportunity alone makes a man save and questions systematic saving. It suggests cultivating a Savings habit despite incentives and hints at prudent investment ideas.

Sunday School Class and Local Incidents Summary

Duryer notes Elza Brown’s Sunday school class with names like Mist Flo Mostellar and Myrtle. Mrs Reed and Dr Sara Dolan are mentioned among attendees. Michael Gallagher reported two men attempting to break into Mrs Benediet’s Main Street home. Chief Cosgrove later identified two suspicious figures but no link to the robbery was found. Also noted are travel plans for June 17 by Trailway Trainmen and local residents Jacob Shiebel and Mrs M J Murphy visiting Scranton and Hollisterville.

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Pennsylvania Republicans Name Gov Nominee Hopeful

The state party convention at Towanda passed a resolution nominating Hon. SB Valley of the prevent ing district for the Republican nomination for Governor. John Ratchford of Jackson, Meh died at his sister’s home in Carbondale after a Europe trip and prolonged illness. John Stewart received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Gettysburg College, where he lectured for years. Prohibitionists ran a complete county ticket. A Scranton hotel incident saw a man attempt suicide by poison. Treasury losses and a wholesale machine raid were reported. a clerk pleaded guilty to embezzlement. County officials debated baseball attendance rules and an embezzlement trial concluded in Reading. Mayor Gerber of Tending approved sewer tax measures boosting revenue. Red Men of Pennsylvania held a York conclave with a 3,000-strong parade. Eugene Snyder’s foundation work at Bellefonte proceeded, with public works planned. A drowning occurred at Martin's Creek midstream.

Wraarora County Sehich Towanda SB Valley Reasman Ohn Ratchford Jackson Mehied Thomas Githoot Carbondale Europe Michigan John Stewart Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennypacker Gettysburg College Wyoming County New York Mit Nuleide Hayes Scranton Ako Dante R. J. Ate Allegheny Ofank F Mressler Essler Tressler Gerber Phin Council of Red Men of Pennsylvania York Joseph M. Huston Philadelphia Andrew Curtin Bellefonte Eugene Snyder John Snyder Martin's Creek Faston

Local notices and obituaries from Wilkesbarre area

Multiple short notices report deaths and ailments in Wilkesbarre and surrounding areas, including Scotthe Carkutt aged 55 from mine injuries, George Ayre aged 55 dying at his son's home, Miss Rose Rossway at 27 after long illness, and Lizzie Cosgrove following an operation. Also mentions of whooping cough impact on Plains children, a church leadership transfer in Plymouth, and a promotional blurb for Dr King’s New Discovery with local drugstore ads. The State League baseball note covers Wilkesbarre’s win over Troy and other league results with brief game highlights.

Scotthe Carkutt Sion George Edward Frank Carkutt Wilkesbarre William Carkuit Port Bowkley George Ayre John Ayre Plains M. B Rose Rossway Magdalene Rossway East South Str Hazard Rope Works Lizzie Cosgrove William Cosgrove Haxle Street Mercy Hospital Alexander Humeckl Austria Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic Church Plymouth P Hoban Father Vole O1 Forge Troy Tor City Funs Brown Uhla O'Hara Lackawannan Af Albany Syracuse Gloversvn Mite Utlea Binghamton

Red Star Wash Goods Ad Features New Silks and Prices

Proury G Red Star highlights wash goods with crepe finishes and a wide color range. Opening lots start at 15 cents, with apd madras lookalikes at 25 cents. Silk Mall offers floral designs at 48 cents and Nippon Silks at 95e. See new oyster shade lawns priced 12 cents.

Nippon Silks

84.85 to New York City and Return via Lehigh Valley

Train fare to New York City and return advertised for June 21 with travel via Lehigh Valley. Visitors urged to enjoy the season and attractions such as the Hippodrome and Coney Island. Tickets valid June 21 to June 25 for return travel.

New York City Lehigh Valley New York Hippodrome New Island New Sun Coney Park and Dreams Brighton

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