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Monday, March 9, 2009. Archippus Parrish was a native of Windham, Conn. , where he was born January 27, 1773. In his early manhood he removed to Morristown, N. , and there married Phebe, daughter of John Miller, August 12, 1806. Tavern, near the old jail. 1773 - January 27 - Born Windham, Connecticut.
Sunday, March 15, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The Black Horse tavern, located on the south side of East Market street between the Luzerne County Jail. And Public Square was built and kept by Archippus Parrish. On the east side of the Square was destroyed by fire. At the time of its occupation by Parrish, it was the principal hotel of the town, and furnished some of the best accommodations in Wyoming Valley.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The landlord, Gilchrist, presided at table, did the carving for his guests and looked after their comfort. The dinner table was always supplied with two bottles of brandy for such use as the guests might care to make of them.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The Wyoming Valley Hotel, which followed the Phoenix, was opened for business in the spring of 1866 by the Messrs. Ward of Philadelphia and was conducted on the plane of a first class city hotel. During the summer season, in the first few years of its existence, it was filled with summer visitors from the cities. An orchestra was maintained and dancing indulged in every evening and sometimes in the forenoon. Who was in charge for 10 y.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The members of the Junior Volunteers will meet at the hou.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. Came to Wilkes-Barre from Easton in 1897. For the purpose of merchandising and opening a trade to Easton. By way of the turnpike - not yet constructed, but generally anticipated. As speedily to become an accomplished fact. Father, a storekeeper of Easton. Was the bottom partner of the enterprise. Was the sister of Isaac Carpenter, a well known citizen of Wilkes-Barre at that period.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The name Hotel Sterling has been suggested in honor of the lady whose intelligence and energy conceived the plan and, in large measure, brought it to a successful conclusion. From Music Hall to Hotel. Odds and Ends of Things of Local Interest and Otherwise. May be Erected on the Music Hall Site. It is understood that the Music Hall property is for sale.
Saturday, March 14, 2009. Back to Hotel and Taverns. Jacob Bertels was born in 1807 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co. , and died at Quakertown, Bucks Co. , December 19, 1886, aged seventy-nine years. He was a resident of Luzerne county, Pa. , from 1840 to 1863. , of which he was captain two years, when he resigned on account of disability.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. Which had been leased by Capt. Wells who operated the packet boat Northumberland.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. In the Autumn of 1793, Thomas Duane moved from Kingston to Wilkes-Barre and for a while kept a store and a tavern on the northeast corner of Public Square and North Main Street. Wm Barnes, respectfully informs the public that he shall conti.
Saturday, June 20, 2009. Back to Explore 19th Century Wilkes-Barre. In the year 1807 the first three-story brick building in Wilkes-Barre and the county of Luzerne which then comprised, in addition to the present county, Lackawanna and Wyoming Counties, and portions of Bradford and Susquehanna, was built for Joseph Slocum. About a year ago it was sold to the First National Bank, and within the last few days the once famous building has been razed to the ground, exemplify.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The landlord, Gilchrist, presided at table, did the carving for his guests and looked after their comfort. The dinner table was always supplied with two bottles of brandy for such use as the guests might care to make of them.
Sunday, May 10, 2009. William Camp Gildersleeve was born December 6, 1795 in Midway, Liberty Co. , Georgia, the son of Cyrus Gildersleeve, pastor of the Midway Congregational Church, and Mary Camp. At about age 16, his father moved the family back to New Jersey, escaping the miasma and fevers of the swampy and mosquito infested land which had weakened them. Overworked I know they are.
Friday, May 1, 2009. William Sterling Ross was born in Wilkes-Barre, Aug. 11, 1802, the son of William Ross. He was married Ruth Tripp Slocum, daughter of Joseph Slocum. And Sarah Fell, on Dec. 1, 1825, in the Slocum house on Public Square. He naturally had an inclination for military affairs. For over thirty years he was the acknowledged head of the volunteer system in Luzerne Co. and was ever regarded as an auth.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The Wyoming Valley Hotel, which followed the Phoenix, was opened for business in the spring of 1866 by the Messrs. Ward of Philadelphia and was conducted on the plane of a first class city hotel. During the summer season, in the first few years of its existence, it was filled with summer visitors from the cities. An orchestra was maintained and dancing indulged in every evening and sometimes in the forenoon. Who was in charge for 10 y.