Death of J. B. Stark.
Jasper Billings Stark, for many years proprietor of the Wyoming Valley House, died yesterday morning about half past seven, after a lingering illness, at the age of 59 years. He was the son of Nathaniel Stark, a farmer, and was born in Tunkhannock township, then a portion of Luzerne county. His earlier life was spent on his father's farm, and it was not until he was twelve years of age that be quitted it to attend the school of Mr. Hinckley, at Plains. Here be remained about three years, and then, after spending about year at the old homestead he made his start in life as a clerk in the store of Mr. E. S. Hart, at Carbondale. After remaining a year or two with Mr Hart, he entered the employment of Messrs. Thompson & Scott, with whom be remained until in 1848, when in partnership with Mr. Hiram Wentz, of this city, opened a dry goods store. Mr. Wentz soon retired from the business, which was conducted by Mr. Stark alone for some years longer.
When in 1850, Carbondale city was established, Mr. Stark was appointed City Marshall, under the Sheriff of the county. shortly after this he abandoned the store and became actively engaged in politics. In 1853 he left Carbondale and came to Pittston where be took charge of the Eagle Hotel, and in 1855 went to Scranton where he leased the Wyoming Hotel. In 1856, he was nominated for Sheriff of Luzerne county by the Democratic party, and was elected over Hiram Denison. From this time he devoted himself greatly to politics and in 1859 was elected, on the Democratic ticket, to the State Senate, defeating W. W. Ketcham. Subsequently he entered into business in this city, but in 1860, he abandoned it to take charge of the Wyoming Valley House, of which be became sole owner two or three years ago.
In 1874 he was the candidate of the Democratic party for State Senate, but was defeated by Hon. H. B. Payne. This was his last appearance in the political field as a candidate.
Mr. Stark was married in 1848, to Miss Fannie smith, sister of John B. Smith, General Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, by whom he had three children, Edward B., Mollie, now wife of Edward W. Sturdevant, and J. Byron, all of whom survive him.
He had many warm friends in this section, and was generally known throughout the State. The funeral will take place on Monday morning at half past ten, from the Valley House. Interment at Hollenback Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 17 Feb 1883)
Jasper Billings Stark, for many years proprietor of the Wyoming Valley House, died yesterday morning about half past seven, after a lingering illness, at the age of 59 years. He was the son of Nathaniel Stark, a farmer, and was born in Tunkhannock township, then a portion of Luzerne county. His earlier life was spent on his father's farm, and it was not until he was twelve years of age that be quitted it to attend the school of Mr. Hinckley, at Plains. Here be remained about three years, and then, after spending about year at the old homestead he made his start in life as a clerk in the store of Mr. E. S. Hart, at Carbondale. After remaining a year or two with Mr Hart, he entered the employment of Messrs. Thompson & Scott, with whom be remained until in 1848, when in partnership with Mr. Hiram Wentz, of this city, opened a dry goods store. Mr. Wentz soon retired from the business, which was conducted by Mr. Stark alone for some years longer.
When in 1850, Carbondale city was established, Mr. Stark was appointed City Marshall, under the Sheriff of the county. shortly after this he abandoned the store and became actively engaged in politics. In 1853 he left Carbondale and came to Pittston where be took charge of the Eagle Hotel, and in 1855 went to Scranton where he leased the Wyoming Hotel. In 1856, he was nominated for Sheriff of Luzerne county by the Democratic party, and was elected over Hiram Denison. From this time he devoted himself greatly to politics and in 1859 was elected, on the Democratic ticket, to the State Senate, defeating W. W. Ketcham. Subsequently he entered into business in this city, but in 1860, he abandoned it to take charge of the Wyoming Valley House, of which be became sole owner two or three years ago.
In 1874 he was the candidate of the Democratic party for State Senate, but was defeated by Hon. H. B. Payne. This was his last appearance in the political field as a candidate.
Mr. Stark was married in 1848, to Miss Fannie smith, sister of John B. Smith, General Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, by whom he had three children, Edward B., Mollie, now wife of Edward W. Sturdevant, and J. Byron, all of whom survive him.
He had many warm friends in this section, and was generally known throughout the State. The funeral will take place on Monday morning at half past ten, from the Valley House. Interment at Hollenback Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 17 Feb 1883)
Death of J. B. Stark.
Jasper Billings Stark, for many years proprietor of the Wyoming Valley House, died yesterday morning about half past seven, after a lingering illness, at the age of 59 years. He was the son of Nathaniel Stark, a farmer, and was born in Tunkhannock township, then a portion of Luzerne county. His earlier life was spent on his father's farm, and it was not until he was twelve years of age that be quitted it to attend the school of Mr. Hinckley, at Plains. Here be remained about three years, and then, after spending about year at the old homestead he made his start in life as a clerk in the store of Mr. E. S. Hart, at Carbondale. After remaining a year or two with Mr Hart, he entered the employment of Messrs. Thompson & Scott, with whom be remained until in 1848, when in partnership with Mr. Hiram Wentz, of this city, opened a dry goods store. Mr. Wentz soon retired from the business, which was conducted by Mr. Stark alone for some years longer.
When in 1850, Carbondale city was established, Mr. Stark was appointed City Marshall, under the Sheriff of the county. shortly after this he abandoned the store and became actively engaged in politics. In 1853 he left Carbondale and came to Pittston where be took charge of the Eagle Hotel, and in 1855 went to Scranton where he leased the Wyoming Hotel. In 1856, he was nominated for Sheriff of Luzerne county by the Democratic party, and was elected over Hiram Denison. From this time he devoted himself greatly to politics and in 1859 was elected, on the Democratic ticket, to the State Senate, defeating W. W. Ketcham. Subsequently he entered into business in this city, but in 1860, he abandoned it to take charge of the Wyoming Valley House, of which be became sole owner two or three years ago.
In 1874 he was the candidate of the Democratic party for State Senate, but was defeated by Hon. H. B. Payne. This was his last appearance in the political field as a candidate.
Mr. Stark was married in 1848, to Miss Fannie smith, sister of John B. Smith, General Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, by whom he had three children, Edward B., Mollie, now wife of Edward W. Sturdevant, and J. Byron, all of whom survive him.
He had many warm friends in this section, and was generally known throughout the State. The funeral will take place on Monday morning at half past ten, from the Valley House. Interment at Hollenback Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 17 Feb 1883)
Jasper Billings Stark, for many years proprietor of the Wyoming Valley House, died yesterday morning about half past seven, after a lingering illness, at the age of 59 years. He was the son of Nathaniel Stark, a farmer, and was born in Tunkhannock township, then a portion of Luzerne county. His earlier life was spent on his father's farm, and it was not until he was twelve years of age that be quitted it to attend the school of Mr. Hinckley, at Plains. Here be remained about three years, and then, after spending about year at the old homestead he made his start in life as a clerk in the store of Mr. E. S. Hart, at Carbondale. After remaining a year or two with Mr Hart, he entered the employment of Messrs. Thompson & Scott, with whom be remained until in 1848, when in partnership with Mr. Hiram Wentz, of this city, opened a dry goods store. Mr. Wentz soon retired from the business, which was conducted by Mr. Stark alone for some years longer.
When in 1850, Carbondale city was established, Mr. Stark was appointed City Marshall, under the Sheriff of the county. shortly after this he abandoned the store and became actively engaged in politics. In 1853 he left Carbondale and came to Pittston where be took charge of the Eagle Hotel, and in 1855 went to Scranton where he leased the Wyoming Hotel. In 1856, he was nominated for Sheriff of Luzerne county by the Democratic party, and was elected over Hiram Denison. From this time he devoted himself greatly to politics and in 1859 was elected, on the Democratic ticket, to the State Senate, defeating W. W. Ketcham. Subsequently he entered into business in this city, but in 1860, he abandoned it to take charge of the Wyoming Valley House, of which be became sole owner two or three years ago.
In 1874 he was the candidate of the Democratic party for State Senate, but was defeated by Hon. H. B. Payne. This was his last appearance in the political field as a candidate.
Mr. Stark was married in 1848, to Miss Fannie smith, sister of John B. Smith, General Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, by whom he had three children, Edward B., Mollie, now wife of Edward W. Sturdevant, and J. Byron, all of whom survive him.
He had many warm friends in this section, and was generally known throughout the State. The funeral will take place on Monday morning at half past ten, from the Valley House. Interment at Hollenback Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 17 Feb 1883)
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