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Wanted (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement: colored cook, washer, and ironer wanted immediately to do the work of small family. Good home and liberal wages will be given. Enquire at Examiner office.

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Notice (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: John Scott, negro, 19 years of age, committed to Frederick jail. Says he is free and came from Baltimore. Description and clothing worn when committed. M. H. Haller, Sheriff, requests the owner, if any, to come and release him, otherwise he will be discharged according to law.

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Notice (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: Thomas Skinner, negro committed to Frederick Jail. Says he is property of George Beamer, of Loudoun County, VA. Description and clothing when committed. Sheriff M. H. Haller requests owner, if any, to come to release him, otherwise he will be discharged according to law.

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Notice (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: Fred Luckett, negro, about 40 years of ages, committed to Frederick Jail. Says he is property of Adam Householder of Loudoun County, VA. Description of clothing. Owner, if any, requested to come to release him, otherwise he will be discharged according to law.

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Notice (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: John Dowden, negro, about 23 years of age, committed to Frederick Jail. Says he is free and came from Baltimore. Description and clothing worn when committed. Owner, if any, is requested to come and release him; otherwise he will be discharged according to law.

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War, War, Exciting News (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement: Smith's News Depot and Variety Store, opposite Junior Hall, is the place to get the latest war news. Lists Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York newspapers available daily.

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War Not Commenced Yet (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement: D. Getzendanner and Co., dry goods and liquors, on North Market Street, uses "War Not Commenced Yet!" as leader to advertise goods available.

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Mr. Editor… (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: The writer describes a Union flag raising ceremony that occurred at Locust Grove near Rohrersville last Saturday, which was attended by about 500 people. Addresses were given by Capt. Elias Davis and Rev. J. Tobey.

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An Arrest (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Last week Daniel Dechert, the owner of the Hagerstown Mail, was arrested by Col Lamon and taken to Washington. It is unknown what action has been taken is his case.

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A Declension (September 4th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Lewis P. Firey of Washington County declined a Presidential appointment as major of the 1st Regt. Potomac Home Brigade.

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