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Semi-Weekly Dispatch, September 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 2:
"The National Fast Day."
Announces the observance of a day of fasting and prayer for the
restoration of peace and the protection of the United States. The Dispatch expresses the hope
that the day will be observed "in a proper and becoming manner."
Semi-Weekly Dispatch, September 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 3:
"The Day of Fasting and Prayer."
Lists the order of observance in Chambersburg of the Day
of Fasting and Prayer established by the ministers of the city.
Valley Spirit, September 25, 1861, p. 5, c. 2: "The Day of
Fasting and Prayer."
Issues recommendations from the ministers of the Protestant churches of
Chambersburg for honoring the day of fasting and prayer.
Valley Spirit, January 14, 1863, p. 3, c. 1:
"Revival."
The editors note the revivals being held at the United Brethren Church.
Valley Spirit, February 4, 1863, p. 2, c. 7:
"Religious."
Reports on the revivals being held in Chambersburg.
Valley Spirit, February 11, 1863, p. 2, c. 3:
"Meetings."
The religious meetings among the several evangelical denominations continue
"with increased interest."
Valley Spirit, July 13, 1864, p. 4, c. 5:
"Here and There."
Criticizes ministers for pushing men to fight but not enlisting
themselves.
Valley Spirit, November 30, 1864, p. 3, c. 3:
"Mercersburg, Nov. 24, 1864."
Reports that a large number of Mercersburg citizens
gathered at the German
Reformed Church on November 24 to adopt plans for instituting a constitutional amendment that
would "recognize the distinctive character of Christianity."
Valley Spirit, December 7, 1864, p. 2, c. 6:
"The Proposed Amendment to the Constitution."
Reports on the proceedings of the national
convention that is proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing God.
Valley Spirit, March 1, 1865, p. 1, c. 5:
"'A correspondent of a radical paper . . .'"
The Louisville Democrat accuses "anti-
Democratic" parties of attempting to revive anti-Catholicism by accusing Catholics of being
sympathetic with the Southern cause and of being the "natural allies" of slavery.
Valley Spirit, March 8, 1865, p. 2, c. 3:
"Pulpit Balderdash."
Expresses dismay that pulpit preaching is becoming increasingly
animated by talk of devils, agony, and anguish.
Valley Spirit, December 18, 1861, p. 5, c. 2:
"True Patriotism."
Asserts that, despite what the Chambersburg Times may
write, the people of Franklin are patriotically supporting the Union
cause as evidenced by the ladies of the German Reformed Church and
their charity activities.
Valley Spirit, July 30, 1862, p. 5, c. 1:
"Our Patriotic Ladies."
The Ladies Aid Society, working out of the Associate Reformed
Church, has been occupied with the "noble, patriotic and christian" task of providing clothing and
other goods for sick soldiers. The editors praise them highly, and argue that the ladies of
Chambersburg will compare favorably to those of any other community.
Valley Spirit, August 7, 1861, p. 3, c. 1: "Camp Meeting."
Announces that a "Union Camp Meeting" of the Churches of God will be held on August 15.
Valley Spirit, August 13, 1862, p. 1, c. 4:
"Death's Doings; Hagerstown; Chambersburg; Revivals."
A sermon by Rev. Dr. Kurtz,
formerly of Chambersburg, in which he laments the
dying off of the Lutheran congregations of both Hagerstown and Chambersburg. He relates a
letter from Rev. Steck of Chambersburg in which Steck lists the prominent Lutherans who have
died in the past few years. Kurtz goes on to reflect in particular on Philip Berlin and his wife, he
still living, she recently dead, and their contributions to the church.
Valley Spirit, April 29, 1863, p. 3, c. 2:
"Religious."
Last Sabbath thirty-three new communicants were received into the Lutheran
Church of Chambersburg, most of whom came into the church as a result of the "protracted
meeting held in said church." The editors also report that another large number is expected to
"unite with the church" next Sunday, and they praise the efforts of Rev. Steck in recruiting new
members.
Valley Spirit, November 16, 1864, p. 3, c. 1:
"Desecration of the Pulpit."
Expresses anger that the Rev. F. W. Conrad has been preaching
abolitionists themes to the local Lutheran congregation.
Valley Spirit, September 4, 1861, p. 4, c. 6: "Repaired and
Improved."
Reports on-going repairs to the Catholic Church in Chambersburg.
