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Vote for R. C. Thornburg

Summary

The paper endorses Robert C. Thornburg for Sheriff and recounts his dangers during the war - people attempting to hunt him down "as if he was a monster, guilty of the foulest crimes." He was sometimes forced to flee his home and seek shelter elsewhere or risk being hung. Thornburg was always a loyal Union man. He is a mechanic by trade and all laboring men should support him because his sympathies are with them. [from Boonsboro' Odd Fellow]


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: October 30th, 1867

Page/Column: 2

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

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