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Lost! (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A Secession candidate for Delegate was seen heading in Frederick toward the mountain, possibly in anticipation of defeat.

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Be Alert for False Reports (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Editorial advising readers that "secession hirelings" are spreading false rumors that Johnson has invaded MD, Gen. Banks captured, McClellan killed, etc.

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A Good Idea (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Patriotic citizens are making lists of "traitors whose presses pollute their communities." The Valley Register approves.

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Accepted (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Benjamin Howard has accepted nomination as the Secession candidate for Governor. He is expected to receive a small vote in the Middletown district.

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Examine Your Tickets (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Editor warns Union voters to check their tickets to make sure every Union candidate's name is on them.

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Killed in Battle (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Emanuel Slifer, a Rebel soldier formerly of Middletown, was killed during the Battle of Bolivar in VA.

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Col Louis Schley… (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Col. Louis Schley's Public Guard Regt. has been raised in Baltimore and is believed to be under marching orders to Frederick

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On Monday last… (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A battalion from Indiana . passed through Hagerstown en route to Sharpsburg to join the 2th IN Regt.

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Destruction of Liquor (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Lt. Col. Dennis, 1st Regt., Home Guard, ordered destruction of liquor on the premises of John Ostes and Wm. H. Barger, Frederick, because of sales to soldiers.

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Arrival of Rebel Prisoners (November 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Rebel prisoners, captured near Bolivar, have arrived in Baltimore and are at Ft. McHenry, to be sent later to Fortress Monroe.

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