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General

Franklin Repository and Transcript, August 10, 1859, p. 5, c. 3: "Camp Meeting."
Announcement of a camp meeting near Mercersburg.

Valley Spirit, December 21, 1859, p. 5, c. 2: "Heating Churches."
Editorial says temperatures are kept either too high or too low in the winter, taking minds off the sermons.

Franklin Repository and Transcript, January 25, 1860, p. 8, c. 1: "The Testimony of American Churches Against Slavery."
Claims that there is a strong antislavery movement in the South in churches and missionaries.

Franklin Repository and Transcript, April 25, 1860, p. 4, c. 3: "'No Higher Law.'"
Editorial argues that Southern Congressmen and Democratic Party members are wrong in suggesting that the Constitution is the highest law of the land. Instead, the editorial suggests that God's law is above the Constitution.

Franklin Repository and Transcript, June 6, 1860, p. 1, c. 6: "Mr. Douglas, the Catholic Candidate."
Notes Archbishop Hughes' presence at the New York demonstration for Stephan A. Douglas. Article implies that Hughes is unaware that Douglas uses his Catholic wife to win the Catholic vote.

Valley Spirit, May 15, 1861, p. 2, c. 1: "Preaching at the Camps."
A Presbyterian minister preached to soldiers at Camp Slifer; a Methodist minister preached to soldiers at Camp McAllen.

Valley Spirit, May 15, 1861, p. 2, c. 1: "Soldiers at Church."
Soldiers encamped in Chambersburg attended local church services. "They marched to the churches in companies and, without an exception, their conduct while in church was of the most exemplary character."

Valley Spirit, May 15, 1861, p. 2, c. 1: "Our Ladies."
The "ladies of the various denominations" met in the Presbyterian Lecture Room on Monday "to organize an association to supply regularly the Hospital at this place, with all the comforts necessary for the sick soldiers."

Bible Societies

Valley Spirit, June 22, 1859, p. 5, c. 4: "Franklin County Bible Society."
Annual report. References to Chambersburg and Greencastle Female Bible Societies.

German Reformed

Valley Spirit, May 16, 1860, p. 5, c. 2: "The Mercersburg Classis."
The Mercersburg Classis will meet in the German Reformed Church. Schedule of services.

Lutheran

Franklin Repository and Transcript, January 12, 1859, p. 5, c. 3: "Welcome Surprise."
Members of the Lutheran congregation improved their minister's home and property in his absence, to the value of about $200.

Franklin Repository and Transcript, May 9, 1860, p. 5, c. 1: "Improved."
Notice of Lutheran church improvements to parsonage.

Methodist

Franklin Repository and Transcript, February 15, 1860, p. 4, c. 5: "Sermon for the Benefit of the Poor."
Report on sermon of Rev. Samuel Philips on John Wesley and the importance of giving to the poor.

Valley Spirit, February 20, 1861, p. 5, c. 3: "Methodist Conference."
The East Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene here next month and remain in session for eight to ten days. "This will be one of the largest and most interesting ecclesiastical bodies ever assembled in this place. It is supposed that from four to five hundred persons, in addition to the clergy, will be attracted here by this convocation of divines."

Valley Spirit, April 3, 1861, p. 4, c. 3: "The Methodist Church and Slavery."
Members and ministers of the Baltimore and East Baltimore Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church have expressed dissatisfaction with the General Conference's stand on "the slavery question." (Note: The Baltimore Conference met in Staunton; the East Baltimore Conference met in Chambersburg.)

Presbyterian

Franklin Repository and Transcript, May 2, 1860, p. 5, c. 1: "Wicked Robbery."
Article laments the robbery of the Presbyterian Church of $80.

Street Preaching

Franklin Repository and Transcript, June 13, 1860, p. 5, c. 3: "Street Preaching."
An outdoor service was held in Chambersburg on June 10, in which Rev. Philips of the German Reformed Church, Rev. Harden of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. Coldstock and Rev. Raber of United Brethren Church conducted parts of the service.

United Brethren in Christ

Franklin Repository and Transcript, May 9, 1860, p. 5, c. 2: "Revival of Religion."
Notice of religious revival at United Brethren in Christ Church.

Valley Spirit, August 8, 1860, p. 5, c. 2: "Camp Meetings."
The United Brethren in Christ will hold Camp Meeting. Dates, locations announced.

Valley Spirit, January 23, 1861, p. 5, c. 2: "U. B. Conference."
List of appointments made at the Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Brethren in Christ, held in Chambersburg. Includes statistics on membership, preachers, meeting houses, and schools. Thanks offered to local railroads and bank for hospitality during conference.

Young Men's Christian Association

Valley Spirit, February 9, 1859, p. 5, c. 1: "A Grand Movement."
Report on organization of local YMCA.