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The Traitors Still Come (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The following former Confederate soldiers have returned to the city and taken the oath of allegiance, some of whom were arrested by the provost guard for failing to report: Dr. John F. Zacharias, Wm. H. Pope, Charles Ebert, S.T. Miles, Jno. W. Whalen, Hy. V. Crouse, Jno. Wm. Baughman, Jas. F. Oats, C.P. Oats, and Otis Johnson.
Full DetailsThe Boys are Coming Home (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Poem entitled "The Boys are Coming Home," which celebrates the anticipated reunion of soldiers with family, and, for those who died, a reunion in heaven.
Full DetailsReturning Heroes (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Asks that citizens remember the valor and sacrifice of the returning Union soldiers who left their homes and loved ones to sustain the government, including those who gave their lives to the cause.
Full DetailsThe Maryland Regiments (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Article lists where all the Maryland regiments are stationed at the current time - some in Alabama, some near Richmond, some near Harper's Ferry, some near Fort Delaware and elsewhere.
Full DetailsPassed Through (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A returned Frederick rebel, Dr. Thos. Schaeffer, passed through Liberty. Banner of Liberty stated that he hurried because Frederick City had given him 24 hours to leave; however, the Examiner states it was Utica that gave him 24 hours to get out of town..
Full DetailsThanks (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner thanks Mr. David F. Smith of the Variety Store for 2 very amusing caricatures of Jeff Davis dressed like an old woman. Public invited to "call and get one."
Full DetailsA Good Cut (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A true account of a returned rebel meeting 2 loyal citizens. While one citizen shakes the rebel's hand, the other citizen wonders how the hand of fellowship can be extended to men involved with death of that man's son and the theft of $200,000 from city of Frederick [ransom].
Full DetailsWill Rebels Be Allowed to Stay? (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discussing whether or not the rebels should be allowed to stay in Frederick when they come back from war. [Article very faded and hard to read.]
Full DetailsThe War is Over! (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Ad says war is over and rebellion crushed, but uses a this sensational headline to draw attention to a sale of Potomac herring at Edw'd. Koontz's store in Frederick. Advertisement by Henry Stimmel.
Full DetailsWar Risks (May 31st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Sale of jewelry, watches, china, and other fine goods at store of Chas. H. O. Fox in Frederick. Ad notes fall in price of gold and uses the "war" headline to draw attention to the advertisement
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