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Monday, April 27, 2009. This was the last large fire in which the old hand pumps were used to any extent. as in 1871 the Town Council was presented with a steam fire engine and the old hand machines were relegated to the rear.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Rise - Sons of the Free - July 4, 1839. Ode To Wyoming - July, 1841. Rise - Sons of the Free. Amos Sisty - July 4, 1839. And tune every tongue to rejoicing and song;. Tis our own natal day when the iron bound yoke. The Eagle arose, and the star spangled flag.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Main street and Market street in those days ran right through the Square, cutting it into four triangles, with a building in each corner. Franklin street then ended at South street, and Washington street, north and south, was only partly open.
Thursday, June 11, 2009. In May of 1806 an election was held to select the first officials of the newly formed borough of Wilkes-Barre. The election was not contested, as all of the good citizens turned out to vote. The record points to the fact that there was an argument at this point and then that.
Monday, March 9, 2009. I will now go back a few years with the occurrences of my boyhood at Wilkes- Barre.