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The Other Side of the Picture

Summary

Despite a “rebel” sympathizing newspaper claiming that public morals have improved, two ministers were recently assaulted by “copperheads and rebel sympathisers.” Rev. Wm. Davis of the Albright Zions Church on the Williamsport and Greencastle turnpike at State Line was stoned, while the pastor a church near Broad Fording was struck with a club.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: December 5th, 1866

Page/Column: 2A

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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