Local Gleanings Briefs From Pittston and Wilkesbarre
Local notes cover births and community events in Pittston and Wilkesbarre. Topics include a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Joep Smiles of Washington Terrace, lodge meetings, church services and rehearsals, Memorial Day plans, home improvements, an upcoming charity dance, and a seasonal park opening with Oppenheim’s orchestra. The Ninth Regiment activities lead to a Wilkes-Barre farewell banquet for General C Bow Dougherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joep Smiles
Washington Terrace
Pittston
Wil
Consim
Erie City
Aetore Usd
Emeaprian
Pittston Aerie, Ritasiinal
Cervice
Eae
Tiling Springs
Elas Ie Beesice
Pythian
Arriregent Po
Collen
Bene
John
McCauley
London Street
St John’s ‘Church
James P. Quinnan
Water Street
Robert Holme
Springetime
Thorns
Dougherty
Wilkesbarre
Westmoreland
Howe
John Dow
Cesbarre
Maren
An Francisco Feller Fund
Armory
West Pittston
Sans Souci Park
Nanticoke
Wyoming Valley Traction Co
George Brown
Oppenheim
Father Quinnan
St.Cecilia’s Church
Music Hall
Wyoming
Father Rathew
St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius Hall
Hisoreland Club
General Dougherty
Savings Department Invites Accounts at Three Percent Interest
The department clarifies its patronage is broad, serving young savers, wage earners, and the well to do. It invites accounts with three percent interest, appealing to idle funds awaiting investment.
Quarreling on South Main Street Leads to Fists and Firearm Incident
Reports describe a dispute over a dog that escalated into blows on South Main Street. A confrontation with a revolver occurred. police or local authorities were called as tempers flared and injuries were reported.
Personal notices from a city with several travel and job updates
Local items report Joan Callahan returning from New York and Mrs. John M. Dobbie planning a visit to Lonaconing Maryland. Several residents depart for jobs or trips to Le Ramie Wyoming, Philadelphia, and Scranton enjoy theater. Knights of Columbus convention attendance noted. Stock market roundups and financials included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Callahan
Yestor
New York
John M. Dobbie
Willia Street
Lonaconing Md
Josephine Connors
Parsayage Street
William H. Monk
Maston
Lycoming County
Herbert Bircher
Middletown
Exeter Street
Andrew Drummond
Duncan Nelson
Leramie
Wyoming
J. H. Hill
Philadelphia
P. A. O'Boyle
J. H. Foy
Pittston
the Knights of Columbus
Williams
Port
Reorganization of Health Board Holds First Meeting
The city health board reorganized with Thomas McDonough succeeding Thomas McGarry who resigned to join the police force. Dr. Muthorland was elected president, William J. McAndrew secretary, and Thomas Hines health officer whose salary was raised to 70 dollars monthly. The board ordered dogs in the city to be muzzled from the 15th to September 1st. A nuisance near Street 9 was noted for sewer connection and legal action considered against the violator. The Pennsylvania Coal Co. faced nuisance charges in a Tenth ward alley, to be abated by officials. The board planned a city tour and noted Charles Gibbons as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewan
Penpaylvania Coal Co
Tenth Ward
Mit
Ing
Charles Gibbons
FOR RENT AND SALE BULLETIN WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS
A chaotic catalog of rental and sale notices. Listings include 8 Main Street house, Pine Street dwellings, Broad Street 10 room residence, and a 6 room corner unit. Also offered are a locomotive boiler and stationary engine, a Go Cart, a second hand baby carriage, a bicycle, and a Virginia farming subscription offer with box address. Contact details include Lauire Joni O'D Mangan, Howell & King Co, Mrs Burke, and E Patterson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Lauire Joni O'D. Mangan
Smet
Virginia Farms
U.S
Pantes Fond Farm
Emporia
Howell, & King Co
Howell, & King Co. Maytat
Pine
William St
Applyaries
P. Bohan
Broad Street
Pine St
Wilson
Washington Errace
Burke
Exeter
Washington Streets
West Pitts
E. Patterson & CO
Railroad St
BuUer Alley
Barritt
Montgomery and
Warren Sts
Warren St
The Toucan A Quirky Bird With a Bright Beak
A fragmentary piece describes the toucan as a South American fruit eater with a long colorful beak. It notes its habitat in tropical forests, social flocking behavior, and vivid plumage, including black body with white throat and red edging. The text mentions nesting, defense against predators, and the bird’s boisterous, noisy nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dir. Tes
Conan
England
Lt Aes
Beefeaters and the Yeomen of the Guard Ceremony
A historical look at the yeomen of the guard guarding parliament on the eve of assembly. The article details the long standing search of vaults, the ceremonial routine, the officers involved, and the tradition linking Bellamy’s wine stores to the ritual. It notes the Beefeaters’ title origin and their role in royal pageants and battles since 1485.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Fawkes
Reginald Henaei
Exon
Ford Great Dham
Herlain
Messrs. Bellamy
Frm
Bellamy
Parliament
OM Bellamy
Yeomen of the Guard
England
Normandy
Bosworth
John de Vere
Earl of
Oxford
Henry Viiit.telin‘aulahed
London
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Avot Avoca Co
There will be a stockholders meeting of the Standard Electric Light Heat and Power Co of Avot Pa at the company office in Avoca on Tuesday May 224 at 8 p.m. Standard Electric Light Heat and Power Co Leeds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Electric Light Heat and Power Co
Avot
Avoca
Standard Electric Light, Heat and Power Gon
Leeds
Fire Threat Near Downtown Sparks Alarm at Delrooms
A lamp piled on a bureau in a Delrooms room exploded causing a small blaze at the home of Joseph Grave downtown. The fire threatened several rooms but was quickly extinguished by the family who were nearby. No serious damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph “Grave
City Health Inspectors Planned for Next Monday Tour
Mayor Langan and the Street Common carroll and the members of the ety board of health sit mal an inspec tion of the city next Weanonday. They will visit alleys and streets noting points needing sanitary attention and may tour back yards to observe unhealthy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langan
Carroll
Ety Board of Health
Weanonday
Tye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol
Houck Drug Store
Poth Mott
RM nEae
Prithes
F. L
Addyman’s
HELN
Main St.a
Lynn
Mae
Finnan Haddie
T. A. Grace
Main Street
Edwin C. Burt
Sulaiva Ansver Cawley
Charles Street
Our, Department For Saving
Union Savings Trust Company
North Main St
Piteston, PA
Mise Marie
Duffy
South Main Street
Easton
H. Jones
Pablan Mast
Michael Bosach
McGinty
Ronard Erwin
Nellie Jordan
Duquesne
Pittsh
M.S. Jordan & Co
Miners’ Bank
Am Sugar
St Paul
Erte
IML Central
Ly & XN
M.K
Pact
Mex Central
N.Y. Central
Smoltex
ITM
Nore & Wen
OST Ath Gat & Wort
Pepnsylvania
Bes Das
Teuaine San
Inana Be ‘Ao
Paci
Tim Feey
Chon Pelne Sagem Tate Ran
Padro Aulwaukee Beer
Anheuser-Busch Beer
Phild
Tannhaeuser Beer
Newark Ale
Gutnést
Dublin
Pes Basw
T. A. Durkin
Cor
South Main
Harter's
Ni Main St
Nlock’s
THE
Theatrong
Miners’ Savings Bank
Ttston
John Burke
SOR
Suit House
Gage
Broad Sts
West Piteston
Hay
Ares Bebot
Aoeed Shies
Efor
Hialeah Strow
Abe Yelen
North Cerlia
Ferry Bridge
Heme
San Francisco
West Pittston Armory Hall
Welch’s
Market St
Gray
B. F. Antrim & Co
SN Main St
Broad
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