May 22, 2026

Kelly agst. Smithfield, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry Turnpike Co.

Patrick Kelly Plaintiffagainstthe Smithfield, Charles Town and Harpers ferry Turnpike company Defendants This day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and the defendant being solemnly called come not, and thereupon came a Jury to wit, William […]
May 10, 2026

Will: Hugh Flanagan

In the name of God amen, I Hugh Flanegan of Frederick County and State of Maryland being in a good state of health but of sound and disposing mind and understanding and considering the certainty of […]
November 17, 2025

Obituary: Margaret T. McGraw

Died on Saturday, January 18, 1896, of heart failure, Miss MARGARET T. McGRAW, of Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., in the 38th year of her age. Never, perhaps, has this community been so stirred or have the […]
November 9, 2025

Last Mass at St. Peters

To the Editor of the Free Press. The 2nd of July was an eventful day to the Catholics of Harper’s Ferry. Father O’Farrell, of Petersburg, said the last mass in St. Peter’s Church, which has stood […]
October 26, 2025

Naturalization Intent: Edward Kelly

Edward Kelly, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being anturalized a citizen thereof this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the Act of Congress, made a […]