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Sunday, February 22, 2009. The landlord of a hotel was apt to be a man of consequence and standing in the community. As a class they were generally respected and were often called to hold public office when it was a distinction to hold public office, as marking the esteem and respect and confidence in which one was held by his fellow citizens.
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.
Sunday, March 8, 2009. Two prisoners have been for some time confined in the gaol in this town on criminal charges. Seward for passing counterfeit money - Dodge for stealing. When Seward was taken, a lady was his companion. She was secured for a few days, and then, as nothing appeared against her, was liberated, and has since lived in the neighbourhood. Whether the first husband can write as affectionate an epistle to his horse, is a matter much questioned, and it is t.
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.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Back to Wyoming Valley House. Served by the Wyoming Valley Hotel. Boiled lake trout with lobster sauce. Baked salmon with wine sauce. Leg of mutton with caper sauce. Compotes of pigeons garnished with olives. Tenderloin of beef garnished with mushrooms.
Saturday, March 14, 2009. Back to Hotel and Taverns. By 1800 Abel Yarrington removed to what was afterward was the Wyoming hotel, on South Main street, down from Public Square. It was afterwards run by Mr. In 1823 it was purchased by Charles J. Christel who operated it until his death in 1836. Next it was run by Henry Pettitt. In the early 1840 it was bought by Jacob Bertels. Who operated it until the beginning of the Civil War, about 1863. A stock of goods to be sold at au.