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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
3
A fragmented 19th century advertisement lists door sizes from 2 ft 6 in by 6 ft 6 in to 2 ft 10 in by 6 ft 10 in, plus 2 ft by 7 ft, with prices and spring hinges. Also promotes screen windows from 10 to 85 cents, porch screens, fruit jars, freezers, hammocks, and refrigerators, and asks if you trade at the Cheap Store.
An advertisement asks readers if their savings are secure and compares the Equitable policy to a government bond. It asserts strength and safety in times of panic, plenty, war, and peace, urging assurance in the Equitable as the world’s strongest.
Fragmented OCR notes outline a Dallas tent meeting with three daily sessions and two collections, plus reduced travel rates to Lebanon and several Pennsylvania stops. Mentions Gibson Jones from Scranton, Ke Men of Pennsylvania gathering in Leine, and various fare figures for Scranton, Taylor, Avoca, Pittston, and Parvons, with unrelated medical ad copy and sponsor names interwoven.
County report describes a schedule with a fag raising at Main Street schoolhouse, and Plymouth hosts a Strike headquarters on East Main Street. Notable items include Monte Fox death in Denver, several elopements and arrests, a Wilkes-Barre temple initiation, a fatal accident at Maltby, and a church bazaar near Wilkes-Barre.
Snow fell in Honesdale and the Berwick region with minor accumulations. Lynn G. Thomas nominated by the President for Canton Bradford county postmaster. Honesdale Lutherans raise 3400 for a new church home. A fatal mill accident at Monroe county. Emanuel Schock, 40, killed at Wernet’s saw mill. Scranton Railway Co. clash with Carmen union persists. manager Lawson intends to keep seven-player lineup. A city concert features Gwilym Miles and others. Advertisements seek workers and promote train fare to Ithaca for boat race weekend.
A dealer announces a limited sale of gas ovens at 14 dollars each with free Welbsch elements, noting half the batch is sold and ordering delays mean no new stock is guaranteed for some time.
A compact note from Kane's Pharmacy highlights a local effort with Dream Soda promotion across a dozen blocks. The playful prompt asks residents if they have tried it yet, labeling the soda as delicious and tying it to community engagement.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the A C 4 meets this evening. Frank Stanton visits his brother in Moscow. Mr. and Mrs. Moran of Dunmore stay here for a few days. Mr. Mayor takes charge of Pieras drug store for the summer. Rev. Funk has returned from New York after attending the general assembly. The funeral of William Dawson of Mooale, father of Thomas Dawson, was held this afternoon. John Spargo of New York spoke on the strike situation yesterday. Dr Healey and daughter Genevieve from Pittston visit. Amons Kelley sailed from New York for Ireland. Memorial Day exercises will be held at Eric MH church at 10 o'clock with decorates at Matarcy cemetery. Ladies Aid Society of the M F church to hold a festival at Freeman's on N Main St. Cough remedy promotion at Freeman's. Oldest little girl experiences cough syrup as a remedy.
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