Even if John Brown’s “first victim was an industrious, inoffensive colored man,” as is so eloquently stated by the FREE PRESS, the blood of that “victim” has borne glorious fruits to his race, unlocking their shackles, […]
General J. D. Imboden, Confederate General, gives a lengthy account of General David Hunter’s incendiarism, while he had command of the Federal troops in this Valley, during the late war; from which we extract the following […]
Observer was reminded of another story of the late George W. Caton. He lived near the old cement mill, east of town, and word having been carried to Harper’s Ferry to the Union forces then there […]
The other evening Observer had an interesting conversation with two Shepherdstown ladies who remembered many incidents that occurred in this town and vicinity during the Civil War, and this conversation brought forth some stories that are […]
Miss Mollie Howard is listed as being a part of the Floral Committee. The Committee was selected to gather flowers, evergreens, and other floral pieces to send the the Presbyterian Church [of Charles Town] on June […]
Cos. D and A, 12th Va. Cavalry, will hold a basket reunion in the grove adjoining the public schoolhouse at Shenandoah Junction, on Saturday, May 20. All old Confederate soldiers are cordially invited to join with […]
Reunion of Company D. Pleasant Gathering of Confederate Veterans at Moler’s–Snug Sum for Memorial Hall. The reunion of the surviving members of Company D, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army, at Moler’s Cross Roads, this county, […]
