"Horse and Buggy Days" Carroll County Times article for 22 June 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal Prior to the advent of the automobile in the early twentieth century, horses provided most of the private transportation for local residents. Nearly every household possessed a horse and buggy or a farm wagon which was used to transport the [...]
"The Sheathing of The Sword" Carroll County Time article for 15 June 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal The era immediately following World War I was characterized by unprecedented reform movements in the United States. There was great optimism that the "War to end all Wars" would be worth the horrific cost. Constitutional amendments took away the [...]
"Dr. Jacob J. Weaver, Jr. Builds A Bathroom Building" Carroll County Times Article for 8 June 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal The idea of an indoor bathroom was almost unknown until the early twentieth century. Dr. Jacob J. Weaver, Jr. of Uniontown was among the first local residents to install indoor plumbing. He began construction of [...]
"Memorial Day 1967" Carroll Country Times Article for 1 June 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal The 1967 Memorial Day observance marked the 100th anniversary of this community event. General Chairman F. Kale Mathias, Parade Marshall Atlee W. Wampler and Master of Ceremonies Commander Arthur Wilson, Carroll Post 31, American Legion, coordinated the event. Participants came from [...]
"The Burial of a Maine Soldier" Carroll County Times Article for 25 May 1997 During the Civil War tens of thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers passed through Carroll County during the Antietam, Gettysburg and Monocacy Campaigns. Most of the men passed safely through the region to find their destines elsewhere, however, a few died here. [...]
"The Carroll County Jail Fire of 1882" Carroll County Times Article for 18 May 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal When Carroll county was founded in 1837, the new county was required to build a court house, alms house and a jail. The latter, an imposing stone structure which also served as the sheriff's residence, was completed [...]
"The Rotarians Build a Mess Hall" Carroll County Times article for 11 May 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal Part of Carroll County's rich heritage is the contribution of civic organizations to the quality of life in our communities. Beginning in the nineteenth century, a wide variety of groups have served local citizens. Some of these early [...]
"The 4th Maryland Infantry in the Wilderness Campaign" Carroll County Times Article for 4 May 1997 By Jay A. Graybeal Although much has been written about Carroll County during the Civil War, the participation of local soldiers is less well known. Most Union soldiers served in infantry regiments that were not directly involved in the three [...]