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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
A cautious note urges guarding profiles and data with contingency plans. It argues preparation carries no harm and may prevent disruption if issues arise, emphasizing proactive steps and readiness across systems and teams.
In Pittston and West Pittston the document lists fire alarm procedures and multiple street addresses for fire stations and depots. It details steps to send in alarms, open doors, turn keys, and deploy ladders, with scattered spellings and unclear names. The text references specific avenues and streets such as Main, Mill, Ewen, Lambert, Water, Market, and Delaware. It also notes locations for General Alarms and a Fire Out signal alongside equipment like engines and hoses.
Summer boarders arrive in White Haven as local life proceeds with bank dividends, church installations, a mercy fair, and a silk mill accident. A singer and a pastor are noted, along with hospital enrollments, flood of posters, and the death of Mrs Forve and Mr Lee. A new electric line and mining line expansions promise travel and industry changes amid community notices.
James James appointed pontmaater at Hawley. Pensions granted to Thon Levers and Bennett of Sevan. Hoban of Scranton prepares for Archbishop Cort funeral in New York. Division updates include Gettysburg arrival and Scranton campment site. Mine explosion fatalities reported near Igen Creek. Damaged river beage at Tunkhar being reinforced with new structure. County auction to sell old house and 20x80 foot bridge redevelopment plans discussed. Pennsylvanian division trainmen grievances noted. passes for long-tenured workers questioned. Scranton rail yard expansion by Cannon line approved. costs estimated around 150000 for brick dower plant and 440x175 foot car barn. Easton school superintendent, re-elected for 12 years, began service in 1853 with 4800 pupils. There is probably more to come.
Fragmentary column mentions a Pittaton Music Hall show with Melville as Sis Hopkins and a description praising the performance. Includes scattered references to schools, a Pennsylvania connection, and an ad for carpenters tools from J Kr Patterson & Co.
In Wilkesbarre interne county Prohibitionists held a convention naming county officers and electing State Convention delegates for New Castle on May 21 22. Samuel H Houser was named county chairman Frank Argust secretary HV Merithew treasurer. Delegates elected include Mrs HV Merthew P J Bronson Charles Bibrey IC H Cool Mrs C H Cool Rev W B Wood Asa Smith Mrs Asa Smith P J Marcy Rev J T Logan. County committee members also chosen including P Argust H V Merithew J T Logan W H Hiller and others. Watch repairing and health ad follow.
Brown and Co promotes low prices on carpets and textiles, claiming the best value in the Pittston area with cheaper purchasing through a large buying syndicate. Offers include extra heavy Lagrain carpets at lower yard prices, ladies waists, long rolls direct from Japan, infant clothing embroidery, tapestry Brussels, and silk gloves with deep discounts. Prices highlight yardage and per unit deals to attract shoppers.
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