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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
1
Notice from the Gazette Office requiring ad submissions to be handed in by nine oclock in the morning. The text notes changes to advertisements must be copied for changes and implies a strict deadline for receipt.
Local notes report a birth to Mr and Mrs Thomas Dougherty of Mill Street, a candidate for county convention delegate, and Mrs Patrick Boys n's remains arriving from Butte. Community items include church services, theater attractions, union elections, a costly drawing for iron workers, a men’s club meeting, a bridge road vote, a funeral, a 20th anniversary at Pittston Castle, and a skating race at Armory hall with potential new entries.
Carey of Wyoming joins George Lear and Wilson of Wilkesbarre in a speculative crowd led by Leaver with a large Wilkesbarre following. James Scarlett of Danville denies seeking the Columbia Montour judgeship. Judge Newcomb of Lackawanna rules Burgess Snyder’s Sunday work fine against the obsolete law and asserts proper powers.
The performance by Vogel's Minstrels drew a modest crowd yet delivered a superb show with clever performers, elaborate stage settings, and a standout Louislette act. The ensemble offered top tier singing and comedy, leaving the audience delighted. the season closed with the venue shuttering its doors indefinitely.
In Wilkes Barre, Lucy Feist sues W B Bertels Son Co for amputation of two fingers after a tin cannery accident. Judge Wheaton refused binding instructions and the case moved to the jury after closing arguments by Lenahan for the plaintiff and B J Jones for the defense. Feist alleges defective machinery caused the plunger to strike her hand. the defense says the plunger fell only if Feist used the pedal and she contributed to the accident.
Luzerne County boroughs held elections with officers chosen in Ashley Parsons Kingston Luzerne Plymouth Swoyerville and Edwardsville. Notable posts include Ashley chief of police John Clarke Parsons solicitor Walter Castnerin and Kingston treasurer E M Rosser. Some councils faced deadlock and quorum issues during initial gatherings.
An imperfect recap notes Cora Pagewan elected mayor with a monthly salary of 88. The slate included Strx George yaus and Jive Willan F. Sheppards. Michael Burke named Weneuver candidate and W. H. Gheaple borough attorney. Reynolds tract and street issues referenced with a pole tax discussion and a constitutionality question. The council plans regular monthly meetings.
A jumble of notices includes cash offer for Pittsburgh National Bank stock, second hand go cart for sale, several rental ads for houses and rooms on multiple streets, help wanted for a girl at 109 William Street, and miscellaneous goods and harness for sale. Also inquiries about a light lunches service and Harter’s bread and oysters.
Freder Jack Schmidt by father John Schmidt filed suit against Wilkesbarre Gas and Electric Co for 5000 damages claiming a hill ride collision with an unprotected trench caused by the defendant. He sustained a broken collar bone a dislocated shoulder lung perforation and other injuries. New York Stock Market data provided by M B Jordan Co.
The article chronicles pigs serving as draft animals and mounts in various regions, noting their homing instinct and instances of pigs guiding themselves back to farms. It cites London and Scottish examples, a pig-driven market scene, and a royal forest swine trained to retrieve game, with Linnaeus contrasting pigs’ diet to other livestock.
The excerpt mocks Moorish customs with grotesque diet details and street life, noting women’ s bodies and public promenades. It then reports Nickel Plate Rail Road selling special low rate round trip tickets from Buffalo to California Washington and Oregon at 42.50 with good on all trains through April.
George Drury has recovered from an ailment. M F Crane of Avoca attends funeral in Philadelphia for Rev Father Fitzmaurice. Rev D T Smythe and wife visit Lebanon Pa for funeral of Mrs Smythe's sister. Laura and Florence Boye of Wyoming Seminary visited this city as guests of Miss Grace Weir. Mrs Daniel Shaughnessy and daughter Alice of Little Meadows visit sister Mrs Shaughnessy in Upper Pittston. Physicians of Kingston and West Pittston have switched from old to new telephone systems.
Michael Symamczyk of Duryea will have a hearing before Squire Savage tonight. Police say he struck at a crowd of small boys with a large stick after they taunted him. A boy named Joseph Pleska was knocked unconscious. Dr. A. J. Terry provided prompt medical care.
The noisy fragment discusses childlessness and marital disappointment, noting how infertility strains relationships and leads some couples to feel a large family is essential. It cites lingering beliefs and references a medical author on maternal topics while derailing into garbled phrases and unclear sources.
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