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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
2
A town celebration proposal for marking the macadam paving on Luzerne avenue in West Pittston aims to honor the progress of street improvements this summer. A simple gathering and cheerful observance are suggested to inspire continued support for public works and community pride.
In Oliver Herron's orchard two youths were caught helping themselves to apples. Herron fired a shot to deter them, injuring them lightly. The notice mentions community supper plans for the Brothers baseball club in Hughestown and social mentions linked to Swartwood family histories. Local rail fare notices and a Lehigh Valley schedule update follow, with details on trips to New York and return policies.
In Duryea a pair on the way home from the Old Forge colliery were assaulted by about 75 Italians. Seven shots were fired. Digano sustained a fractured rib and severe injuries, while Guiseppe was wounded with a abdominal bullet graze. Both men escaped with help to the city as further violence erupted nearby.
The article surveys old science lore on atmosphere depth and the legendary largest chestnut tree near Mount Binah. It weaves in oblique references to Greeks, blue laws, moral progress, and public notices about local businesses, medical products, and community events including a McKinley anniversary service and theater notes.
A jumble of short notices lists Mrs. H. M. Field returning from Raw, Mrs. Williams and family visiting Bunker Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan returning to New York, John Cawley leaving for Hawley, the Richelters attending a funeral in Garbondale, the Felds with Elizabeth visiting Seranton and Providence, bicycle rides to Bear Creek, Hibbell and Goodman resuming studies at State College, Lilian Lewis and Gertie Matthewson visiting Scranton, Mame Nevinson of Chicago visiting relatives, and multiple notices of local residents visiting or staying at various places including Halstead and the Mitchell House.
A garbled note indicates terms and a refusal to speak about effects on a Saturday. Details are unclear, with fragments pointing to an agreement dispute and a lack of communication. No specific people or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
A cache of fragmented ads mentions agents wanted in East and West Pittston to sell and take orders for teas coffees spices and extracts. Also notices for needlework at home paying weekly, horse wagon for sale, rent ads for offices and a hotel for rent, and a whiskey brand ad. Names include Great Pacific Tea Co J B Paterson Co Cham pion Mtg Co and Ramson Umbrella Co.
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