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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
3
A reader observes the market scene as shoppers, including men and women in plain suits, move through an orderly, enclosed space. The note mentions a purchase of SPECIAL from LOUIE D. SHELLEY, Cash Grocer, Lazerne Ave.
Percy Ballentine of New New and Elizabeth Parke of Pittston were married last evening at the brides parents home in Scranton in a large family ceremony. The wedding party included 27 young people with Helen Parke as maid of honor and Herbert Ballentine as best man. Guests included Norman Parke and others, Rev. N. G. Parke and Rev. J. Lansing officiating. The couple plans a long Oriental honeymoon before settling at a Parke farm home near Montrose.
Miner ius Smith about 25 years old of Luzerne borough died after a fall of rock at Mount Lookout Mine Wyoming. He was taken to Wilkes Barre City hospital but died several hours later. He was married with several children.
Scranton area social and church notices fill the page. Miss Eva McFeterich of Wyoming Avenue visits Philadelphia friends while Miss Elizabeth Thompson substitutes at Wyoming Seminary for two weeks. Rev H M Pease assists Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church pastor this evening. Joseph Hileman recovers from a serious illness, and a short Epworth League meeting follows prayer meeting. Ladies Aid of Presbyterian Church hosts a two o clock meeting at Mrs. Perrin’s Spring Street home. Wyoming ladies plan a box social for home company relief. Delaware Avenue M B Church members serve a 6 to 8 dinner in church parlors tomorrow night. Bees swarm near a shop, honey taken after capture tries. John Davenport’s birthday surprise at his Philadelphia Avenue home. Charles Werkheiser recently joined a Boston position and starts at Bowman's Piston Office. Harvey and Elgele of B Scott & Co. finish meter shop connects. Temperature at 10 degrees marks warmest of year. spring seems near with birds and blossoms. A surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Frank R Lackwell on Spring Street. Frank H Antsine to open a dry goods store in Downing building on Freme Avenue, after leaving Antrim & Co. South trip planned for Theodore Strong to Rock Lodge Florida with Mrs Atherton and Mrs Sayre accompanying. Ritter market reports North Carolina shad and catfish. local ads for dental services, Damon's Cab, and Ritter fish. Rev Ware of Honesdale preaches at Trinity Church tonight. For tin smith needs call Rev W G Simpson. contact Walter Howe for services.
Exeter residents report severe flood damage along the river stretching across low farm lands owned by Rarnham Van Why and Van Camp. Water covered fields, surface soil washed away, large ponds formed, and locals fish for sustenance amid ash-filled holes and silt. Meanwhile Co M Ninth Regiment plans a reception for its ladies, delaying rifle practice decorations until the event. Charles Murphy, a Lily’s barber shop employee, departs with valuables and debts, leaving town to unknown parts.
The House Banking and Currency Committee, including two Republican members, drafts a banking and currency bill amid complex provisions. Key points include capital circulation limits, nation-based business restrictions, and a three-member board with twelve-year terms. Provisions also address taxation rates on energy products and treasury exchanges, aiming to reform financial regulation.
Velvet Corduroy article notes weights for the Main Floor. Medting weighs in on material, finish, and display setup. It highlights the chosen fabric, color, and pattern options and outlines installation timelines.
The fragment lists a price and item as for sale but lacks clear identifiers. No full description or location is readable, leaving the specific product, buyer, and deadline uncertain. Further readable text is required to determine the exact item and terms.
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