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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1906

Page

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Local Gleanings Updates From Scranton Area Events

Local notes report the Pittston Educational Association dance at Valley View Park with Elite Orchestra, Ascension Day observances, and a three day Catholic devotion at St John’s church. Also noted are tributes to leaders, mineral workers’ convention calls, railway labor talks, and a mining accident injuring a foreman.

CM. B. A George Stra Sohn Nealon Moste Pneumont Scranton ‘Traction Co Old Forge Pittston Educational Association Valley View Park Delaware” & Hudson Co Greenwood Sprink Traok Langcliffe Setendar Musalem St. John’s Church Board of Government of The CT. A.A Scranton J. 3. Curran Wilketbarre Co. Daget A.w.alken Ted Mike Rattea Sibiey Rendham tUiis Ingersol Luna Mexico Lackawanna Valley William H. Glace Catasauqua Eiteh Har Haseen Nationa Board of Adjustment Le‘Valley Railroad Firemen Sayre Railr State Lodge of Odd Felons Pittsburg Laverne County Roosevelt Lehigh Valley Harlton Sentinel Pittston West Pittston Radiant Star Lodge Plymouth Glenwood Lodge Avora Pall No. Knights James B. Watking John "Thomas Wilkesbarr Hesp Branton Mra Parrell

Local residents and visitors frequent area through week

Thomas Sullivan of Avoca plans to join his father in British Columbia. Lagarus Rothstein and Kit Heller of Wilkesbarre visited yesterday. M Bolin of Upper Pittston departed on a driving trip through New York. C F Hettinger of Boston, architect for the new post office, is on a business trip. Mrs Joseph Moskivitz of Port Griffith will be away several months. Miss Mary Jennings of Avoca finished her first year at public schools in Scranton. Mr James and wife and Miss Smiles attended a Lyceum concert in Scranton. Kathryn Howley of Scranton returned home after visiting Mrs James Tigue in Prospect Place. Lena Nolan and Sara Hoyle, milliners for M Waldman, retired from New York and studied here. Mr and Mrs J Weisberger, Max Weisberger and Annie Weisberger of Nanticoke were visitors. Mrs Sleherman of Scranton also seen at Moskovitz residence.

Thomas Sullivan Avoca British Columbia Lagarus Rothstein Kit Heller Wilkesbarre M. Bolin Upper Pittston New York State C.F. Hettinger Boston Postomice Mra Joseph Moskivitz Port Grifith Ikon & European Telp Mary Jennings Feaever Amlopen Tt. James C. W Stuth Lyceum Scranton Kathryn Howley Scranto James Tigue Prospect Plu Lena ‘Nolan Sara Hoyle M. Waldman New York J. Weisberger Max. Weisberger Annie Weisberger Nanticoke Samuel Rst Sleherman Sevant Moskovitz Gritith

Notes From Business Item and Minor Matters

A notices page lists a box stall for rent on Main Street and several rental advertisements. Also appears are stray items including an estray heifer found near Wyoming Camp Ground with owner proof of property due, plus multiple house rental offers at 118 Butler alley and at the corner of Montgomery and Warren Streets with applications sought.

Amosora J. B. Culler South Main Street Estray Wyoming Camp Ground Butler Alley Barritt Montgomery and Warren Sts Warren St

Larkin Showroom Promotes Premium Products Exhibit

The Larkin Co presents a unique display of premiums and products at its showroom. Visitors are invited to view a detailed balance of profits and expenses, with attendants available to provide information. The showroom will stay open for the rest of the week and also on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

Larkin Co Larkin Weir Westay Baturday

Fi Hosts-all setptes of ienfe-were given ruse

Fragmented OCR records show a ceremonial gathering with mentions of brethren, a Chaya Puke figure, Milleahethiown county, and Alien Wa sorting. Names and places are garbled but indicate a local religious or community meeting with approvals and discussions about roles and actions.

Anan Wesker Anni Chaya Puke Harite iv

Youth Confesses to Stealing Money in Falls Area

William Pahl a 16 year old truck farmer's son living four miles below Falls Station was arrested after confessing to taking 80 dollars dropped from a Lehigh Valley train mail pouch. He was held on 500 bail before Squire Siekler of Falls. Government Inspector HB Lucas aided the case with outside help, leading to the confession. The money’s owner sues for damages in a related wagon incident.

William Pahl Awara Pahl Falls Squire Siekler John Hughes Pahl HB. Lucas Philadelphia Lucas Paki United States Circuit Court Scranton Pant O'Hara Lehigh Valley Railroad O'sIaea Ransom Township

Tragic double tragedy on Black Diamond Express at Athens

Two schoolgirls Mary Ballor aged 14 and Alta Rogers aged 12 were struck by an Lehigh Valley express near the Sayre end of the Athens Toga bridge while crossing the tracks after a minute walk. Both died at the scene. A bystander John Drobnak, 20, was killed when struck by debris during the incident. Franklin County authorities investigate cause and safety at the crossing.

Avery Athens Mary Ballor Alta Rogers Schor Lehigh Valley Railroad Ratler Rogers Toga Street Sayre Kiri Express Khamda John Drobnak East Plymout Horace Drubnak Plymouth

Incoherent plea prompts new trial in Powanda case

Fragmentary OCR text references a request for a new trial and various names. No clear events, dates, or defined entities are legible enough to extract concrete facts or outcomes for a full summary.

Duryea News Briefs on Local Events and Visits

Duryea notes funeral attendance and civic gatherings. Local residents, including John Big, Patrick Brady, and James Huddleston, travel for family duties and reunions. The Black Diamond Hose Co plans a key meeting to discuss ground purchase for a new home. Church events include Sunday school planning, a Children’s Day program, and a confirmation mass for a large class at Sacred Heart.

Wimg Deace Gilboy Bani John Big Dorranceton Patrick Brady Kentucky Ohio Syracuse Scranton James Huddieson Forse Stist Senne Young Duryea New York Old Country John Harris West Pitton Black Diamond Hose Co Frank Langan Columbia Perry Upper Pittson Flynn Seranto Indies of the AMR Maretery Grand Army of the Repu William Perrin Luzerne Rudolph Dunning George Heverly Throop A.C. Watson Jon P.J. Gilboy Providence Mr. Cook J. W. Shiebel Elmhurst Bakily McNish Mra Baltimore George Denen Sauttertiis Lewin Hallaughter Sadie Epenslne New York City Sacred Heart Catholic Boby Ream Ansa Hania Ike Mawelur Alfred Buckman Willian Amianes Minday

Pittsboro Building Materials Ad From Local Store

Pittsboro offers building materials including cement paints and time tested goods. Visit J B for quality supplies and right prices. Schuster's Perry offers lawn mower sharpening.

Pittsboro Rank Leas Bng J. B Iunkier Lass Schuster Cor Perry Fred

CURED BY CUTICURA IN TWO WEEKS FOR 75c

Mrs J Steese of 701 Coburn St Akron Ohio tells in the follow tale how Cuticura cured a persistent skin trouble in two weeks at a cost of 75c The letter describes the remedy's effectiveness and praises its results in clear terms with emphasis on rapid relief and affordability.

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