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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
A dubious medical practitioner is confronted after a patient dies from his treatment. A sharp exchange shows public skepticism and calls into question his methods as the scene hints at broader concerns about medical care and safety. The text also mentions a local shortage of White Canvas Oxfords and a display prompting shoppers to act quickly.
A historical notice describes third brigade training at Gretna starting July 8 with weather permitting marches through the countryside. Soldiers will carry shelter and rations, facing hardships akin to famine as they move under guard. A testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery is cited, touting relief for coughs and bronchitis, sold at local druggists with a trial bottle offered.
A piano recital held Tuesday afternoon at Miss Esther M. Ryan’s home featured pupils including Lessie Welter, Sara Perry, Ruth Bostock, Albina Basely, Ethel Brungess, Anna Gervity, and Bossie Welter. The program included Scherzino Op 58, Whispering Waves, Star of Sea, Mignonetto, and Serenades with violin solos and duets. Intermission offered a cake walk with colored contestants from Scranton, Pittston, and Wilkes-Barre for a purse, and local ads Promote Hanna avenue services and wedding presents.
A wave of weddings unfolded in Scranton and nearby areas. William Jordan of Rockaway Beach married Elizabeth Pruner at the Pruner home on Quincy Avenue in Scranton. Rena Pruner served as bridesmaid with Warren Pettebone as best man. The couple will reside on Long Island. Joseph Mullen of Browntown married Mary Moran of Cork Lane at St John’s Church, with Esther Ford and Anthony Mullen in attendance. The pair hosted a wedding supper at Cork Lane and began housekeeping in West Hogan. William Wel of New York married Mrs B Hogan of Market Street at St John’s parish residence, with Joseph McHale and Sarah Motter as attendants. they will live in New York after a stay in the city.
Fragmented advertisement text touts Dr Pierce's Patent Medicines for female weakness. It references benefits like curing inflammation and ulcers, draining, and restoring sleep, warning of unscrupulous sellers seeking profit over customer welfare. The garbled OCR mentions health improvement claims and urges caution against substitutes.
David Argus, a hoisting engineer from Scranton, saved a potential disaster at the Lackawanna company’s Sloan colliery shaft when a broken throttle sent a hoisted car racing toward the headhouse. He seized the reverse lever and halted the car, preventing a multi-day shutdown and possible injuries.
In Wilkes Barre loyal Arcanum members from Luzerne County gathered to oppose proposed rate changes adopted at Atlantic City. The resolution urged delay and sought broader council approval while warning against harming members. Mothers urged to bring children to the Boston Shoe Store for affordable durable footwear and other household purchases.
An advertisement promises a free week of Cacura Solvent by Dr. David Kennedy for kidney liver bladder disease constipation or blood impurity. Readable portion urges sufferers to cut out a coupon and mail it for the free trial.
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