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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
2
West Side News urges Palmer supporters to consolidate across districts to block plans by opponents to divide Palmer's strength. Delegates in multiple districts are named as pledged to vote for Henry W. Palmer or his allies, with warnings of anti Palmer tricks.
The sound coast meeting outlined committee reports and contract actions. Holden was awarded a concrete foundation job for new sheds while a fire hose contract between two firms was canceled for nonperformance. A dangerous sewer pipe condition on Clyde Street prompted action and street curbing notices were issued. The street committee pursued crushed stone for fond building and macade maine work, with uncertain outcomes.
The West Pittston School Board reorganized with new officers Brenton and Prevost taking oaths. Set monthly meetings, approved nine month term starting Sept 4, kept salaries at 160 and 75 dollars, bond of 10 000 dollars, and a 13 mill tax for both school and building purposes with 3 mills reserved for a building fund.
General notes report Mr and Mrs R E Hutchins of Wyoming spending a vacation at Atlantic City. Included are marriage license grants to James Hopkins and Mary Dennis of West Wyoming and various local travels and events from Wyomings area, with social visits, school achievements, and upcoming drills noted.
A Bloomsburg visit by Bennett Hartmap and others, a Scranton funeral, and a large Baptist Bible school convention in Luzerne. The Moosic couple Joseph Corbett and Bana P. French wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Sc Keller officiating, unaccompanied, as they begin married life with friends and relatives in their circles.
Martin Lynott of near Tedrick road at the head of Market street died yesterday afternoon from a fractured skull suffered when struck by a Scranton Traction Co car three weeks earlier. He did not appear fatally injured at first but declined steadily last week. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters, John, Peter, Thomas, Mrs. Daniel Donnelly, and Mr. Martin Nealon. The funeral is likely to be held Thursday morning.
You will find everything in the meat one at prices that are right. All our meats are fresh and wholesome. We solicit your patronage, Red Star stamps. Hallock's Market. Repairing work promptly done at Fred. Schussler's, cor. Ferry bridge.
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