Miscellaneous News Items
Washington County, Maryland
Newspaper Articles
Common Scold
A Mrs. Minty Graham, was lately tried at Hagerstown, Md., upon a charge of being in technical phraseology of the law a “common scold,” Abundant evidence of her scolding is stated to have been produced, but the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. It is related that they expressed conscientious scruples about convicting her as a common scold, when it was proved that she was an “uncommon” scold.
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pa) May 16, 1827 - Sub. by N. Piper
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pa)
May 26 1824
Hagerstown, Md., May 18
Heavy Hauling
Messrs P. Housholder and J. Stover hauled from Williams-Port to the plough factory in this place, on Saturday last, 100 bushels stone coal each, weighing 70 ½ lbs per bushel making 7050 lbs to the team. Each team consisted of six of their farm horses – they came into town briskly, and without the appearance of fatigue. – Torch Light.
Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Piper
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pa)
March 8, 1826
A large Hog was killed on Thursday the 23d ult. in Clear Spring. It was two years and eleven months old, and weighed when cleaned 545 lbs. Said hog was raised and killed by Mr. Daniel Brewer, Inn-keeper. – Hagerstown Herald.
Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Piper
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