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Extensive Auction Sales (August 30th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice by Surgeon Z.E. Bliss , Medical Purveyor, U.S.A., announcing sales of government medical stores and hospital property at several locations including Frederick, Harpers Ferry and Charlestown
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>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Returned soldiers have raised a "handsome pole" in Emmitsburg, R.G. Gilson spoke. The letter writer refutes accusation of the Maryland Union that Rev. Gotwald was removed from the voters list because he voted for McClellan.
Full DetailsThe Colored People's Celebration (August 30th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: More than 3000 residents celebrated the abolition of slavery within the state of Maryland; the crowd, which included both African Americans and whites, was addressed by several prominent orators, including Rev. Henry Highland Grant.
Full DetailsAttention Soldiers (August 31st, 1865)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: A meeting to organize a society of Carroll County veterans will be held at Carroll Hall on September 12 [also ran on 9/7]
Full DetailsWhat the Hour Demands (August 31st, 1865)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Every Union supporter must register and vote to keep the copperheads from taking power
Full DetailsSunday School Pic-Nic (September 6th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Union Sunday School of Myersville held a picnic in honor of returned Union Soldiers.
Full DetailsMilitary Arrests (September 6th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Samuel Smith and Rev. Shuford of Boonsboro were arrested for "tearing down and insulting the flag" at a picnic at Benevola. After a hearing by Provost Marshal Nail, they were sent to Baltimore for a further hearing.
Full DetailsHave you been Registered? (September 6th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner worries that too many Union men are failing to register to vote before the election, while Copperheads are busy getting registered.
Full DetailsFast Riding (September 6th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Attention is called to the dangers arising from drunken soldiers "fast riding" through the streets of Frederick, a problem the Provost Marshal should handle..
Full DetailsUnion County Convention (September 6th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Union County Convention met in Frederick to nominate candidates for County Commissioners, Sheriff and County Surveyor; the convention officers and nominees are listed: Routzahn, Crum, Witherow, Repp, Rudy, Slifer, Crawford, Dudderar, Harris, Miller, Tabler and Ramsburgh.
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