A Dangerous Practice
Summary
According to a report from the Hagerstown Herald, local boys are “fighting sham-battles” on the outskirts of town, during which they throw stones and fire pistols at each other, which places the boys, residents, and those passing through at risk of being hurt.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: September 18th, 1863
Page/Column: 2F
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
- Women and Children
