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Old Soldiers (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: During a parade of Company A of Middletown District Home Guards, it was observed that there were participants older than 70. It was encouraging that there were patriots who loved the Union so much.
Full DetailsOfficers Elected (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Home Guards, Company C, of Middletown, have elected officers. Hanson T. Rudy is captain; Samuel Ausherman is 1st Lt. Other officers' names also appear.
Full DetailsEnlisted (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Several Middletown citizens or former citizens have recently joined the Federal army: Benjamin F. Power, son of Joseph Power, Esq., enlisted for 3 months. Also enlisted are the following who formerly lived in the area and have joined Ohio units: James Vananda, Blakely Geisinger, John Rudy, George Castle, Fenton Rhoderick and Milton Yaste.
Full DetailsElection in Maryland (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Gov. Hicks announces a date for the special election of members of Congress who will meet in Washington on July 4th. The paper is confident of a "Union" victory by a large margin in the county, and even larger if secession candidates ex-Gov. Lowe or Bradley T. Johnson are on the ballot.
Full DetailsFlag Presentation (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Proceedings of a Flag Presentation to the Brengle Home Guards by the patriotic ladies of Frederick. The flag was received by Col. Wm. P. Maulsby. Speeches were given by Rev. B. H. Crever and Hon. Reverdy Johnson. A band played and the National Anthem was sung.
Full DetailsThe Union State Convention (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Union State Convention met informally in Baltimore, then adjourned to meet again in two days. Delegates from "this district" are: James S. Carper, Jacob Zentmyer, Dr. Charles J. Baer, and Jacob Young, of P. Delegates from this county are asked to be punctual.
Full DetailsAt the corporation election… (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: At the corporation election held in Westminster, MD, the Union ticket was elected without opposition
Full DetailsThe wife of Mr. Ignatius Barber… (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The wife of Mr. Ignatius Barber, a young man of Funkstown, Washington Co., committed suicide. She hung herself from tree on the property of Thomas Watts. She was distraught over news of the impending war.
Full DetailsAttention! Home Guards (May 10th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Companies A and B of the Middletown Home Guards are to meet on the green for drill.
Full DetailsCorrespondence (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Williamsport Ledger has provided copies of correspondence between the Williamsport Union Guards and the Sharpsburg Rifles, offering to cooperate with one another in protecting their towns and sustaining the Union sentiment. The Williamsport letter was signed by Lt. Jacob B. Masters; the Sharpsburg letter by Capt. R. Ellsworth Cook.
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