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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
2
Local notes and notices from West Pittston and Scranton area
A mixed clipping reports residents and visitors from West Pittston and Scranton including Mrs Nicholl suing friends, John Walsh and John Mills mentioned in local ventures, and several families visiting camps. It notes a Junior League entertainment and pie social, a convention in Philadelphia for master horseshoers, and local ads for groceries, furnace service, and Mystic Cure for rheumatism with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholl
West Pittston
LH. Herrmann
Scranton
Black Diamond Hose Co
John Walsh
Shiekhinny
Bork
W. H. Monk
John Mills
North Mountain
Charles Brothman
Joh Atainwaring
Plymouth
Mies Marie Pleary
Willesbarre
Ele Michards
Waramle
Nellie Jack Born
Thomas Gil Joy
Aniogi
Charles Martin
West Fittston
Med Aindrow
Kennedy
Genevieve Meed
Wilkesbarre
Mra. Feile
E Churets
W. IL
Warren
Philadelphia
Canada
Sharp
John Ludwig
Winans
Minn
J. He Houck
Speers
Oporto
W. . Price
Pittston
G. D. Stroh
H. Houck
Pitston
Local News Briefs From Wilkes Barre and Vicinity
Obituary notices report Mrs Ellabeth Lever dying in Plymouth aged 13 with survivors, and Mrs W N Gregory of Nanticoke passing after illness. A Kingston canning factory runs full time as tomatoes are canned daily. Memorial Presbyterian church in Wilkes Barre and Rev Mills plan to relocate to San Jose California. Police investigate a mysterious robbery at Maurice Heinz residence with valuables missing. A traction engine accident near Harveyville injures Elmer Metcalf and G T Gregory, Gregory sprained ankle and Metcalf dies from complications. A patient recalls Dr King’s New Discovery aiding his recovery from a severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellabeth Lever
Robert Spense
Plymouth
George Cooper
Nanticoke
Michael Garrahan
Kingston
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Wilkesbarre
Margaret “Tullen
Plymouth Town- Hillip
Scranton
W. N. Gregory
Lot Nanticoke
Wilkesbarre Hospital
T. A. Mills
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Wilkes Barre
First Presbyterian Church
San Jose
California
Mills
Memorial Church
Providence
W. T
Maurice Heinz
South Franklin Street
Amily
Elmer Metcalf
G. T. Gregory
Harveyville
Gregory
Meteal
John Metcatt
Winola Stage Held Up by Highwaymen Attack
On Saturday around 8 pm a stage between Lake Winola and the Lehigh Valley depot was robbed by three highwaymen. Everett K Frear, driving from the Lake Winola Hotel, defended the team as a man tried to board the wagon from the wheel. Frear struck the assailant with a shoe, the horse spooked, and the robbers fled, leaving the vehicle and passengers shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett Frear
Lake Winos
Lehigh Valley
Prrtston
Scranton
Sal
Everett K. Frear
Lake Winola Hotel
Benjamin Place
Pre
Mr. Frear
Dr. Reap
Drury
Appreciative Address and Resolutions at Presbyterian Sunday School
The Presbyterian Sunday school session recorded the retirement of S. M. Parke after 19 years as superintendent. Henry Gregg praised Parke for faithful service, attendance, and leadership, noting the school’s growth and Parke’s devotion. Resolutions expressed gratitude and期待 his return. Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder testimonial appears within receipts of compacts and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Byterian Sunday School
Henry 3. Gregg
Fas
M. Parke
Esa
Maxwell Parke
Glen Summit
Rly
Schoo
Agnew
W. H. Main
The
Baptist Emanuel Chiureh
Football Victim William Howell Injured in Avoca Game
William Howell of Pittston suffered a concussion in a scrimmage during a Market Street team match at Avoca yesterday. He was unconscious for over an hour but recovered enough to return home by carriage and electric streetcar. The report of his death proved false, with similar prior accidents noted in Crowntown and Welsh Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howel
Pittston
Avoca
Browntown
William Howell
Daniel Howel
Tailroad Street
Howell
Market Street
Ily
Crowntown
Della Coyne
Savih Scranton
Sunda Carbondale
Paice
Falcone
Thomas
P. O'Hare
Ot “Archibald
A. Ballantyne
McKee Aport
ACE
Wit Ninsboro
Scranton
Scranton High School
Harry Lima Academy
Wilkes Darre Nether
A. J. Gibbons
Dunmore
St. John's Catholic
Petro Pere
Tosa Cumond
Tidge
Wilam R. James
Washington
Ruggles
Wreck and Local Notices Sweep Scranton District
A series of items from Scranton area report deaths and legal actions, including the deaths of Miss Della Coyne and Rev. A. Ballantyne, a public sermon update, and local crime. A severe wreck near Moosehead damages several cars and livestock, with 25 sheep killed or scattered and lines blocked before repairs allowed morning trains to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosehead
Lehigh Valley” Railroad
Rom Goxion
Packerton
New York
Ear Creek Junction
Thief Sought After Disappearance Of Jersey Heifer
A four month old Jersey heifer, calm and sleek, vanished from Ransom Poor House farm leaving two young cows in the yard. Early Saturday, attendants heard a bell and found one heifer missing. no trace or leads, farm superintendent suspects theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Poor House Farm
Jersey
Ransom Por House Farm
Armly
Thomas Thorburn Return From Europe Notes YMCA Work
Thomas Thorburn general secretary of the anthracite region YMCA returns from a two month Europe tour accompanied by Mrs Thorburn. Gymnasium membership climbs to 85 with rapid daily increases as programs expand. A promotional note cites Father John’s Medicine history and cautions against patent remedies. Wyoming Seminary promotes strong preparation, morals, and experienced faculty. year opens Sept 0 with prospectus available from President L Sprague Kingston Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thorburn
Young Men's Christian Association
Europe
Thorburn
Wyoming Seminary
Sprague
D. D
Kingston
Knights of Columbus Meeting and Banquet in Scranton
An important Knights of Columbus gathering took place in Scranton to celebrate Discoverer’s Day the 410th anniversary of Columbus and the discovery of America. The fourth degree was conferred on 10 candidates before several hundred members, by a special degree corps led by State President James A. Flaherty. A banquet followed served by Caterer Waldrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Knights of Columbus
Renin
America
Columbus
Scranton Knights
James A. Flaherty
Philadelpha
Waldrer
Pittstonians
Gilroy
James F. Kane
James 3
MV. Quinn
Methoter Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Piston
Rogers Couch
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