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Memorial Day in 1938
Publication Year: 1996
The Memorial Day observances held throughout the county in 1938 followed a tradition established
D-Day Veterans Remembered
Publication Year: 1996
Although the big observances have passed, a January 19, 1945 Democratic Advocate newspaper article
Pfc. Charles H. Cooper, a Carroll County Marine in the Great War
Publication Year: 1996
The Marines are coming! Next month the Carroll County Detachment of the Marine Corps League will
“Electric Bill Parts Some Locals from their Money
Publication Year: 1996
The old adage, "A fool and his money are soon parted" seems to fit the June 1896 visit of "Electric Bill"
The Baseball Invasion
Publication Year: 1996
Some readers may be surprised to learn that Westminster was once considered a summer resort. The
Dr. MacDonald’s Oriental Rug Lecture
Publication Year: 1996
Former Historical Society Board Member Dr. Allan MacDonald will present a lecture on Oriental rugs on
Sgt. Smith, First Marine Killed on Cuban Soil in the Spanish-American War?
Publication Year: 1996
Shortly after I started working for the Historical Society, I found a photograph of Sgt. Charles H. Smith
The Amphions Hold a Fete Champete
Publication Year: 1996
Although our county Court House is generally thought of a as place where justice is (or isn't) meted out,
Our Boys
Publication Year: 1996
In my column last week I reprinted J. Leland Jordan's 1943 article about the "Fete Champete" held on
William A. McKellip, Consul to Magdeburg
Publication Year: 1996
Among the many notable Carroll Countians who lie buried in the Westminster Cemetery, few had
The Early Days of the Davis Library
Publication Year: 1996
I recently came across a copy of the second annual report of the Davis Library published in June 1953.
New Resources Available at the Society’s Library
Publication Year: 1996
The Historical Society's research library has recently expanded its holdings of genealogical research
Westminster’s New Post Office, Part 1
Publication Year: 1996
During the last weeks of August 1934, Westminster residents awaited the opening of their new post
Westminster Post Office, Part II
Publication Year: 1996
In last week's column I presented an article from the August 24, 1934 issue of this paper that described
First Electric Light Exhibition in Westminster
Publication Year: 1996
Throughout August 1879 readers of the Westminster Democratic Advocate newspaper read large
HSCC Bus Tour to Mansions along the Delaware
Publication Year: 1996
The mansions along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will be the topic of the Historical
The [First] Times
Publication Year: 1996
Since 1956 this paper has been known as The Carroll County Times, however; long time readers may
Today is National Guard Day in Carroll County
Publication Year: 1996
Gov. Glendening recently named September as National Guard Month and units throughout the state
An Elegant Victorian Wedding
Publication Year: 1996
Throughout the early history of our nation, most wedding ceremonies took place in the home. By the
Great Storm in Carroll
Publication Year: 1996
One the most severe storms ever experienced in our county struck on September 29, 1896. The storm