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Influx of Contrabands (December 7th, 1865)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Fugitive African American musicians from Baltimore remained in Westminster several days recently
Full DetailsDead (December 13th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Silas Rippeon, of this vicinity who accidentally shot himself a few weeks ago, died on the 6th last. He leaves a wife and child. [from Banner of Liberty]
Full DetailsAnother (December 13th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: John Pimm (?), formerly a member of Co. D, Potomac Home Brigade, was training to become a railroad engineer on the Western Maryland Railroad. While looking out of the cab, he struck his head on a bridge and died of the injury. His body was brought to Frederick and interred there.
Full DetailsSoldiers' Convention (December 13th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Col. Vernon, of Frederick City, presided at the Convention in Baltimore of Maryland soldiers recently discharged from military service. Most counties were represented. The convention chose delegates to attend the national convention to be held in Washington next month. One resolution made at the convention was to keep the current Registry Law in effect. "The Registry law is as much a public necessity at this time as any law now in force in this State."
Full DetailsThird Annual Report (December 13th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Third Annual Report of the Frederick Association for the Relief and Improvement of the Condition of the Poor was presented at City Hall on November 26, 1866. The Association says that contributions from citizens have been generous this year as before. There are some critics of delivery of goods, but it is hard to know who is not deserving of help. The Association was worried that freed Negroes might become indolent and rely upon help, but they are given help if recommended by white neighbors. Thanks are extended to a number of individuals who were very generous and there is a lengthy report, ward by ward, of what was distributed and a financial accounting as well. The city of Frederick was acknowledged for a $200 donation. Report was signed by Henry M. Nixdorff, Secretary
Full DetailsNegro School (December 15th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Freedmen's Bureau has opened a school for Negroes in the African Methodist Episcopal church in Middletown.
Full Details(December 21st, 1865)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Comment on 1859 proposal of "no patronage to pro-slavery merchants" and other ways to financially hurt espousers of slavery
Full DetailsHo! Ho! Ho! For bargains (December 27th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: With the war over, John W. Newcomer of Funkstown, MD, offers a variety of goods for sale, including dry goods, notions, groceries, hardware and queensware. Offer to accept country produce in exchange for goods.
Full DetailsThe Central Committee (December 27th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Announces that the Central Committee of the Soldiers Legions will meet in Hagerstown on Jan. 2 (1866). County Legions will report at A.D. Bennett’s Clothing Emporium.
Full DetailsSpecial Meeting of Antietam Cemetery Board (December 27th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a recent meeting of the Antietam Cemetery Board, President Dr. Augustine A. Biggs reported the status of foundation walls and grading of the cemetery, and that the work was suspended until spring due to the weather and because the $7,000 appropriated by Maryland was nearly exhausted. It was agreed to seek an additional $8,000 from the legislature, as well as appropriations from other states.
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