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John Cunningham
Publication Year: 1997
In my 23 February column I presented John Cunningham's description of the 1929 bank robbery of The Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Westminster.
The Palace Livery Stable Fire In Westminster
Publication Year: 1997
On several occasions Westminster has witnessed disastrous fires which threatened to destroy multiple structures.
HSCC Bus Tour to Mansions along the Delaware
Publication Year: 1997
The mansions along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will be the topic of the Historical Society's spring bus on Thursday, May 15th.
Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone
Publication Year: 1997
I recently spoke to William Winchester Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution about the patriots buried in Carroll County.
The Hanging of Solomon Sudler in April 1916
Publication Year: 1997
On Friday, April 14, 1916 Solomon Sudler went to the gallows at the Carroll County Jail in Westminster. Sudler had been convicted of the New Year's Day murder of William F. Brown of near Silver Run. It was the third execution to occur in Carroll County.
The Second Annual GWDC Business History Walking Tour
Publication Year: 1997
The Greater Westminster Development Corporation will hold its 2nd Annual Westminster Business History Walking Tour on Saturday, May 17th.
The 4th Maryland Infantry in the Wilderness Campaign
Publication Year: 1997
Although much has been written about Carroll County during the Civil War, the participation of local soldiers is less well known.
“The Rotarians Build a Mess Hall
Publication Year: 1997
Part of Carroll County's rich heritage is the contribution of civic organizations to the quality of life in our communities.
The Carroll County Jail Fire of 1882
Publication Year: 1997
When Carroll county was founded in 1837, the new county was required to build a court house, alms house and a jail.
The Burial of a Maine Soldier
Publication Year: 1997
During the Civil War tens of thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers passed through Carroll County during the Antietam, Gettysburg and Monocacy Campaigns.
Memorial Day 1967
Publication Year: 1997
The 1967 Memorial Day observance marked the 100th anniversary of this community event.
Dr. Jacob J. Weaver, Jr. Builds A Bathroom Building
Publication Year: 1997
The idea of an indoor bathroom was almost unknown until the early twentieth century.
The Sheathing of The Sword
Publication Year: 1997
The era immediately following World War I was characterized by unprecedented reform movements in the United States.
Horse and Buggy Days
Publication Year: 1997
Prior to the advent of the automobile in the early twentieth century, horses provided most of the private transportation for local residents.
The Great Westminster Fire
Publication Year: 1997
Most of our local communities have experienced the tragedy of at least one large fire which destroyed a significant number of buildings.
A Belated Thank You Letter
Publication Year: 1997
Following the Battle of Gettysburg, Westminster became the supply depot for the Union Army.
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Cornerstone
Publication Year: 1997
One hundred years ago, New Windsor residents witnessed the laying of the cornerstone of a new church.
Funeral Obsequies for Pres. Jackson
Publication Year: 1997
The death of Gen. Andrew Jackson was observed with a funeral procession in Westminster on Saturday, July 19, 1845 in honor of the late president.
German POWs In Westminster
Publication Year: 1997
During the summer of 1944, Carroll's canneries found an unusual ally in harvesting the pea crop.
Taneytown’s Civil War Veterans
Publication Year: 1997
More than 75 Taneytown District men answered the call of duty during the Civil War with all but one joining the Union army.