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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
2
A 1900s Pittston Gaaette column criticizes illegal taverns amid anti saloon league efforts. It notes widespread unlicensed groggeries, calls for enforcement, and hints at prosecutions, with local business ads for Susquehanna House and a sale of watches by Levene offering deep discounts.
Community updates include visits by Sadie Gibbons friends on Hudson. Isery Waldman returns from New York trip. William Snell of Dorranceton guests on Nafus street. Loretta and Cella Colem of Carbondale visiting. Mamie Flynn resumes work at Kirby's furniture after vacation. Mrs. Arthur Matthews Nafue Street visiting Scranton relatives. Dexter Prevost, telegraph operator at Yateville, with parents in Tunkhannock. Emory and Nelle Cummings in New York for spring. John Burke in New York and Philadelphia buying stock for new store. Misses Mitchell and Cummings in New York gathering stock for millinery. Walker of Pittston planning Brooklyn street move. Moran returns from Pittsburg visit. Rev. James Cody and family visit Carnarsie. Tacit Arnot from New York City accompanies. Rowart Jones of Spruce Street dies at 12. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm, interment at Hollenback. Christopher Brebl, 87, born in Germany, Wilkes-Barre resident for years. Director at Pirat National Bank and Wilkes-Barre Savings Bank. Survived by wife and five children. Son Rev. Wilh Brebl leads St Mary’s German Catholic Church. Funeral Thursday morning at 1. Cures for common colds and household reminders noted. Market and telephone references to Sharp’n Market and Dr. Thom re Oll.
Town talk covers Maccabees drill Knights of the Maccabees St Aloysius hall. Baby news at Broad Street, church events, fund contributions, and local business moves. Funeral notices, theater and choir appearances, and upcoming fairs fill the community calendar with names and places across Wilkes-Barre and surroundings.
The article describes a formal rifle practice decorations ceremony for Co. at the armory last evening. Captain Colony announced a smoker to follow and the hall was prepared, with attendees listed including Captain Colony, George Fane, W. Nase, G H Derby, and many others. A separate court note details a civil suit about lands tied to Pennsylvania founder William Penn, resolved with the plaintiff bearing costs.
Scranton district union leader T. Ed Nicholls predicts anthracite miners will reject mere posted company notices and press for a written agreement signed by operators and union officers. He cites past failures to keep promises, notes talks on the eight hour day and firemen’s grievances, and hints at a coming convention agenda.
Victor Colabell, laborer at Clear Spring mine, was lightly injured by falling rock this afternoon and had his thumb amputated. John Rosvinovitz, a boy from Senter street, at the evens colliery, suffered steam scalding on the face yesterday and was sent home for care.
The Wilkesbarre and Western line was sold at a public sale in Philadelphia for 75000 to W Jay Turner chairman of the bondholders protective committee. The sale proceeds go to Central Trust Co New York as trustee for 260000 first mortgage bonds in default since 1895. The railway runs 181 miles from Watertown to Millville with branches and serves Luzerne Columbia Orange counties. A basketball game here Friday features Bloomsburg Normal versus M C A, a yearly rivalry.
The memory of Wa Tingang’s removal as Oninoeeinister to the Canadian state ignites factional debate. Wu claims he informed the government and asserts the memorial funds were not misused, while officials discuss reception and public reaction amid ongoing local tensions.
A fragmented ad filled with testimonials touts Kodel Dyspepsia Care and Dr Agnew's Ca arrhal Powder. It includes claims of relief from stomach trouble and headaches, urging readers not to diet and noting availability in multiple towns and by local agents for 50 cents.
Tomorrow afternoon at Mule ai the famous Tones band presents an excellent programme Descriptive Fantasia Poe Whirlwind Concert Polka Comet solo From Parsifal Wagner Knights of the Holy Grail IntermezzoCapla's Story Prince Charming Faust Mephistophele Marguerite Mise Frances Boynen Blacksmith's Wedding Morning-Serenade of the Bride Wedding Procession and Arrival at the Church The Ceremony Kateel Peres Introducing Musical Blacksmiths Leetrie Auvile The Iran Pawnorokere Joe W. Spears two American Macks Marie Trumbus company of dancers and names last night’s show The Wrong Mr Wright a comedy of humor and fine performances It would please Pittston if more shows like this were brought to town, per the audience reaction.
In Laterne court Mrs Garrett seeks 15000 for her son’s death at Avoca washery due to a bank caving. Attorneys Lynch Lenahan for plaintiff and Fuller for Brookside Coal Co. argue. two key plaintiff witnesses failed to appear and a compulsory nonsuit was granted. Burdock Blood Bitters advertisement ends.
A quarrel between an Italian man and his wife on Parsonage Street ended when the husband struck her with a poker, inflicting painful wounds. Dr Dively attended and reported the injuries. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon with the motive stated as impressing his ideas on her mind.
Fragmented classified notice list includes wants for a housework girl at 200 Wyoming, storage room rental on Main Street, and various job and rental offers across Pittston Pa. Mentions 608 shares food road car on Race Street, 21 Washington Street, 4 South Saint Thomas, 98 Unite, and 33 Smith 14 Exchange Street. Also references gas coal suppliers and a nervous exhaustion remedy sold by J H Houck at 4 Main Street Pittston.
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