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Valley Spirit, May 15, 1861, p. 2, c. 1: "Our Ladies."
Announces that local women will meet and form a soldiers' aid society.
Valley Spirit, May 18, 1861, p. 2, c. 2: "Flag
Presentation."
Reports that the women of Chambersburg presented a flag to the 7th
Regiment.
Semi-Weekly Dispatch, June 4, 1861, p. 3, c. 2:
"A Card."
Offers praise from Company H of the Third Regiment for the generosity of the
women of Chambersburg.
Valley Spirit, July 3, 1861, p. 2, c. 2: "'Infanticide.'"
Mary Starlipper, an employee of Fisher's Hotel, gave birth to a child and concealed it in a bucket.
She claimed it was still-born, but the medical examiner found that the child was born alive. She
will be arrested and taken to prison.
Valley Spirit, September 4, 1861, p. 2, c. 2: "Education of
Females."
Asserts that education for females is worthless unless it serves them in the
domestic sphere. To this end, the writer emphasizes physical fitness for women.
Valley Spirit, September 4, 1861, p. 5, c. 1: "Horrible."
A
woman named Caroline Toms is to be arrested for fornication and bastardy and the concealing the
birth of a child by leaving it in a privy. The child was determined to have been still born.
Semi-Weekly Dispatch, October 15, 1861, p. 3, c. 2:
"The Benefits of Economy."
Suggests that wearing a bonnet for many years not only
indicates frugality on the part of the woman wearing it, but also reveals her strength of
character.
Valley Spirit, November 27, 1861, p. 2, c. 4:
"Where Are We Drifting?"
Bemoans recent crimes in Franklin County, including the
theft of some hams by a "contraband" and a rash of shoplifting by women.
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.
Semi-Weekly Dispatch, December 31, 1861, p. 3, c. 4:
"A Rebel Letter."
A letter found on a soldier from the 10th Alabama written by the soldier's
mother, Sarah Gover. In it, she discusses the hardships of the Southern homefront.
Valley Spirit, February 26, 1862, p. 5, c. 2: "Infanticide."
A Chambersburg girl is accused of depositing her newborn child in a privy.
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.
Franklin Repository, September 30, 1863, p. 1, c. 2:
"A Word to Women."
The editors urge women to influence their men to vote for the Union
ticket.
Franklin Repository, October 28, 1863, p. 1, c. 3:
"Report of the Ladies' Aid Society of Chambersburg."
Presents a report of the Ladies' Aid
Society of Chambersburg. They filled boxes with foodstuffs, bedding, and clothing sent to
Gettysburg to aid the thousands of citizens there who were devastated by the battle.
Franklin Repository, January 20, 1864, p. 4, c. 4:
"Gossip With Our Friends."
The author addresses the ladies of Chambersburg, telling them
that if Chambersburg had a fancy restaurant and bar, their "male appendages" would be far less
likely to go to the cities on "necessary business."
Valley Spirit, May 4, 1864, p. 5, c. 2:
"Communicated."
Encourages women of Franklin County to get involved in the work of the
Christian Commission.
Valley Spirit, June 22, 1864, p. 4, c. 6:
"The Ladies' Fair."
Reports on the recent Ladies' Fair held at Franklin Hall for the benefit of
the Christian Commission.
Valley Spirit, July 6, 1864, p. 5, c. 2:
"An Item For the Ladies."
Calls some of the latest women's fashions "scandalously
wasteful."
Valley Spirit, July 27, 1864, p. 1, c. 2:
"Training Boys."
Encourages mothers to cultivate the "soft" side of their sons by showing
them flowers and walking with them through the fields.
Valley Spirit, November 16, 1864, p. 3, c. 2:
"Found Dead--Probable Murder."
Reports that Mrs. Snoke, wife of William Snoke, a
prisoner in Richmond, was found dead last Wednesday morning, a victim of poisoning. The
poison was found to be intended to produce an abortion, and Dr. S. D. Kell of Orrstown was later
arrested and charged with the crime. Article complains that his $5,000 bail is "insufficient."
Valley Spirit, September 25, 1861, p. 8, c. 1: "Romance of
the Camp."
Tells the story of Sophia Cryder, a 16-year-old girl who disguised herself and
joined Capt. Kuhn's company of Sumner Rifles. She was a member of the company for a week
until two men came looking for her.
Semi-Weekly Dispatch, October 11, 1861, p. 3, c. 2:
"Not True."
Explains that the rumor concerning the shooting of Colonel Knipe was a hoax,
probably perpetrated by a woman on the run from the authorities of Colonel Knipe's regiment.
The woman had pretended to be a man in order to be near her husband, but was discovered and
ran away.
Semi-Weekly Dispatch, April 1, 1862, p. 3, c. 2:
"Female Volunteers."
Relates the story of a young woman who, disguised as a boy, joined
Captain A. J. Brand's regiment in Chambersburg.
Valley Spirit, November 26, 1862, p. 5, c. 3:
"A Secesh Female in the Drug Trade."
A woman who came to Chambersburg and purchased
quinine, morphine, and opium from several local drug stores was later arrested and accused of
being a Confederate agent.
Valley Spirit, June 8, 1864, p. 1, c.1:
"Thrilling Adventures of a Lady in the Secret Service."
Tells the story of Pauline Cushman, a
spy for the Union who was arrested by the Confederates and then recaptured by Northern troops.
Notes that she has been named a Major in the US Army in reward for her bravery.
