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Valley Spirit, January 5, 1859, p. 5, c. 1: "Hook and Ladder
Company."
Report on organization of new company, election of officers.
Valley Spirit, January 12, 1859, p. 5, c. 1: "Hook and
Ladder."
New company purchases apparatus in Philadelphia.
Valley Spirit, February 2, 1859, p. 5, c. 2: "More
Incendiarism."
Protection Hook and Ladder Company responds "speedily" to blaze; praise
for Hope and Friendship Engine Companies.
Franklin Repository and Transcript,
February 2, 1859, p. 4, c. 3: "The Hook and Ladder Company."
Details
the purchase of a new hook and ladder apparatus
for the city's fire company and the election of officers for its
organization. The article is unclear as to exactly which company will
use the machine, but describes in great detail a welcoming march
held for the new apparatus by the Friendship and Hope Fire
Companies of Franklin County.
Valley Spirit, February 2, 1859, p. 5, c. 1: "Protection Hook and
Ladder Company."
An institutional history, from the founding of the company to the
presentation of the horn to the housing of the apparatus. References
to the Hope and Friendship Engine Companies.
Valley Spirit, February 23, 1859, p. 5, c. 2:
"Protection."
The Protection Hook and Ladder Company is now fully organized and
disciplined. Directors elected.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, August
10, 1859, p. 5, c. 2: "Firemen's Parade."
Account of the parade of 750
firemen in Shippensburg, and the railroad-related deaths of two of the men
after the festivities. The body of William Ruttinger of Bedford county was
found on the tracks near Chambersburg and brought into town. T. J. Wright
Esq., acting as coroner, held an inquest.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, November 16, 1859, p.
5, c. 2: "'At a Meeting of the Friendship Engine . . .'"
Reprint of a
resolution recorded by
Jacob Jarrett, secretary for the Friendship Engine and Hose Company, that
states that the
company will not provide service until the town council provides
them with effective equipment.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, June
13, 1860, p. 5, c. 2:
"Parade of the Hope Fire Company."
Notes Chambersburg's Hope Fire
Company parade and elections.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, June
13, 1860, p. 5, c. 3: "The Friendship Fire Company."
Discusses the
reorganization of Chambersburg's Friendship
Fire Company and its elections.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, June
27, 1860, p. 5, c. 1: "F. F. C."
Jacob Jarret, secretary of the
Friendship Fire Company,
writes that the company has resolved to purchase a new suction
machine, and has formed a committee to get subscription funding for the machine.
Valley Spirit, August 8, 1860, p. 5, c. 2:
"Fire Buckets."
Several citizens have presented their old leather fire
buckets to the Protection Hook and Ladder Company. "We hope others will have
consideration and liberality enough to do likewise."
Franklin Repository and Transcript, January 26, 1859, p. 1, c.
4: "Lodge Visitation."
Members of the Chambersburg Odd Fellows Lodge
made a fraternal call upon the Columbus Lodge No. 75, with
appropriate rituals and singing signifying fraternity and unity among
the brethren.
Valley Spirit, May 4, 1859, p. 5, c. 1: "Odd Fellows Celebration."
Chambersburg Lodge celebrates its fortieth anniversary with a grand
demonstration.
Valley Spirit, October 31, 1860, p. 5, c. 1:
"Masonic Jubilee."
The George Washington Lodge of Masons has moved into its New Hall on Second Street. "This
building was erected by the Masons about forty years ago, we believe, but upon the decadence of
the order, in the times of the Anti-masonic fever, it was sold, and had been used, for a number of
years, by the German Reformed Printing office and Book Bindery. The masons purchased it in
the Spring, and have fitted it up in magnificent style."
Valley Spirit, February 13, 1861, p. 5, c.
1: "A Tribute of Respect."
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows has
erected a monument to the memory of former Grand Master Aaron Nichols, the
first presiding officer of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. "The idea of
erecting this monument originated with Columbus Lodge, No. 75, of this
place."
Valley Spirit, April 10, 1861, p. 5, c. 1:
"Sons of America."
The young men of Chambersburg have established a
camp of this "juvenile order." Excerpt from preface to Constitution.
Editor's note: "If this is the true intent of this organization, the
perfecting of our young men to assume the duties of citizenship without
reference to any political party, we would commend the association to
public favor; but if it is a mere revival of the foul Know Nothing Order in
which their papers so effectually disgraced themselves, we would advise our
young men to keep clear of it."
Franklin Repository and Transcript,
February 23, 1859, p. 4, c.
6: "Gala Day."
Story describes the Chambersburg celebration of
Washington's birthday, complete with marches by the Chambers
Artillery under the command of Capt. Stumbaugh, and the Light
Dragoons under the command of Capt. Campbell.
Valley Spirit, June 1, 1859, p. 5, c. 2:
"Presentation."
Descendant of town father
presents a "handsome and costly" Stand of Colors to the Chambers
Artillery.
Valley Spirit, June 8, 1859, p. 5, c. 1:
"Military Encampment."
General praise for
companies present, including St. Thomas Artillery, Wayne Rifles,
Chambersburg Light Dragoons, and Chambers Artillery.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, September 28, 1859, p.
5, c. 2: "Distinguished Visitor."
Discusses Sergt. G. T. A. Nixon visit with his mother after
an absence of 13 years. He served in the army for 15 years, including the Mexican war. Of the
90 men in his company with whom he went West, only he and one other are still alive. The
Chambers Artillery, commanded by Col. F. S. Stumbaugh, greeted his arrival at the depot
on Sept 14th.
Franklin Repository and Transcript, January 11, 1860, p. 5, c.
1: "Chambers Artillery."
Notes that the Chambers Artillery will march in a parade to
commemorate the victory at New Orleans in the War of 1812.
Valley Spirit, May 16, 1860, p. 5, c. 1:
"Waynesboro Military Encampment."
Seven companies from Franklin county
will attend the Waynesboro military encampment.
Valley Spirit, May 16, 1860, p. 5, c. 1:
"Chambers Artillery."
Election of new officers. "The retiring commander, Col. Stumbaugh, is
entitled to the thanks of this community for the time and talent bestowed in the formation, of what
may justly be considered, the handsomest and best drilled company in the State."
Valley Spirit, May 30, 1860, p. 5, c. 1:
"Night Parade."
The Chambers Artillery, under new commander P. B. Housum, paraded
through the streets in full uniform on Friday night. "It was quite a novel and gratifying sight and
is a decided improvement on the old method of marching all day beneath the burning rays of the
sun swathed in a heavy uniform."
Valley Spirit, June 6, 1860, p. 5, c. 2:
"Mechanics' Brass Band."
The Mechanics' Brass Band accompanied the Chambers Artillery
during the recent encampment at Waynesboro. "The Military were highly delighted with the
deportment of the Band. They were ready and willing to play at any times desired--either to
serenade the citizens or furnish music for the military."
Valley Spirit, March 14, 1860, p. 5, c. 2:
"Mount Vernon Association."
Mrs. R. M. Bard has been named the Franklin County agent
for the "Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union."
Franklin Repository and Transcript, May 9, 1860, p. 5, c. 3:
"Mount Vernon Fund."
Accounting of funds raised in April, $80.12, from the treasurer, Mrs.
R. M. Bard.
