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Grant and Colfax Meeting (September 24th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Notice of Grant and Colfax meeting to be held in Myersville, addressed by Col. Wm. A. McKellip.

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G.A.R. (September 24th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: At a meeting of the G.A.R. in Westminster,- Wm. McKellip was elected post commander, along with other named officers.

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Stand Firm! (September 24th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Fervent appeal to get out the Republican vote, including blooody-flag waving.

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The Payment of Bounties to Soldiers (September 24th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Report on the nearing completion of payment of bounty and arrearage of pay claims by the "Division of Referred Claims.

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Our Candidate for Congress (September 30th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Daniel Weisel, of Hagerstown, has been nominated for Congress by the Republican convention in Frederick and Patrick Hamill of Allegany Co. by the Democratic convention.

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The Club Room (September 30th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: The Grant and Colfax Club's room above the Herald office sports a flag and banners displaying Republican majorities in ME and VT.

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Don't fail to Register! (September 30th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Qualified voters can still register by applying to the Registrars on Oct. 12 and 13.

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Grant and Colfax Club Room … (September 30th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Notice: Grant and Colfax Club room is open every day and the club meets every Saturday.

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County Convention (September 30th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Report on the meeting of the Republican County Convention in Hagerstown to elect delegates to the District Convention, who were instructed to support Daniel Weisel for Congress.

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Franklin County Items (September 30th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: The Chambersburg Repository reports on the death of Lechrone, shot by George Benner, during a melee after Rep. and Dem. meetings in Greencastle and Waynesboro. Other violence also reported.

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