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Supposed Deserter (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Two sons of Mr. John W. Birely were driving a wagon about 3 miles from Frederick when a supposed deserter jumped into the wagon, grabbed the reins and drove the wagon toward Mt. Pleasant. The boys jumped out and gave the alarm. The suspected deserter was captured and brought to the guard house in Frederick City. No explanation was given by the man for his actions and the boys were not hurt.
Full DetailsHonorably Adjusted (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Charles F. Wenner who had warehouses in Berlin (Brunswick) was granted permission to resume business and was given his property back after having it seized by the government for supposed illicit commerce with rebels. The lawsuits were withdrawn by the Secretary of the Treasury. His warehouses had been closed and their contents seized several months ago.
Full DetailsFire (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: An African American boy belonging to John Rippeon saved the lives of students in the Central School House near New London by sounding the alarm. The students got out just before the roof collapsed. The fire was caused by a pipe which extended through the roof. [from Lib. Banner]
Full DetailsHospital Report (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital (the Barracks) in Frederick City for the week ending September 25, 1863. 515 men were in the hospital. 58 were returned to duty, 7 were discharged, 5 were transferred, 1 deserted, 6 were furloughed and none died.
Full DetailsCentral Committee (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: The Union Central Committee of Frederick County will meet at Junior Hall in Frederick on October 10th. Full attendance is requested. Candidates nominated by the Union Convention are requested to attend. Signed: D. J. Markey, President.
Full DetailsDistrict Meetings (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A request to the Union voters of the Frederick County to hold district meetings on October 17 at their usual voting places for the purpose of nominating district officers.
Full DetailsOn the 23rd inst… [Marriages] (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Joseph C. Ward, of the Potomac Home Brigade, married Henrietta E. Eader, of Washington County on the 23rd instant.
Full DetailsUrbana District, Attention! (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: The Unconditional Union Party of Urbana District will meet on October 3 to nominate District officers. All those in favor of suppressing the rebellion and restoring the union are invited to attend.
Full DetailsNew Market District (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A request to the Union voters of the New Market District to meet at New Market on October 3rd to nominate District Officers.
Full DetailsLiberty District (September 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A request to the Union voters of the Liberty District to meet in Liberty on October 3rd to nominate District officers.
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