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Saturday, January 31, 2009.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. First balloon ascension in Wilkes-Barre. First train of passenger-cars run on a railroad in Wyoming Valley. Wyoming Monument dedicated, in the presence of the Governor of the Commonwealth and other distinguished visitors. The Wyoming Artillerists leave Wilkes-Barre for the seat of war. Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association organized.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. First telegraph line running into Wilkes-Barre is in operation. First daily newspaper published in Wilkes-Barre. Gas manufactured by the Wilkes-Barre Gas Company turned on and burned for the first time. First train comes into the valley from Scranton over the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad. The corner-stone of the third Luzerne County Court House is laid with Masonic ceremonies. Two feet of snow fall in the valley.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Water is turned on by the Wilkes-Barre Water Company for the first time. First steam fire-engine seen and operated in Wilkes-Barre. Destructive ice freshet in the Susquehanna. Greatest flood in the Susquehanna ever known.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. The bounds of Wilkes-Barre Borough are extended in a small degree. Wilkes-Barre Borough is incorporated into a city by an Act of the State Legislature. Celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding and naming of Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre City Hospital is established and opened. Coldest weather in ten years.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Snow falls, covering the mountains near Wilkes-Barre. New edifice of the First Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated. Centennial anniversary of the erection of Luzerne County celebrated. Wilkes-Barre warmed for the first time by steam heat. Corner-stone of the 9th Regiment Armory laid. Erection of North Street Bridge begun.