History of Cumberland and Adams counties, Pennsylvania. Containing history of the counties, their townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc.; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; biographies; history of Pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc., etc, Part 141

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The Berlin Branch Railroad was proposed in 1835, but not until 1877 was the present road from Red Hill, near New Oxford, to East Berlin, via Ab- bottstown, completed. East Berlin subscribed $27,000 and Abbottstown $15, - 000. The contractors were Nicholas Fleigle, B. B. Gonder & Sons, Cyrus Diller and a few subscribers. L. Williams was the track-layer.

Crosskeys, at the crossing of the York and Hanover & Carlisle Turnpikes, was founded in 1801 by William Gitt. Henry Gitt purchased it in 1806 and opened a hotel, which was continued until 1834. The house is still standing, now occupied by E. C. Gitt.

Green Ridge Postoffice was established in this township near the John Russ farm; existed for about six years and was then discontinued.

BOROUGH OF EAST BERLIN.

This little borough, the center of the northeastern enterprise of the county, is ensconced in a bend of Conowago Creek in the extreme northeastern section of the township. The population in 1820 was 418, increased to 510 in 1580. The American Gazetteer of 1797 refers to Berlin as follows: "Berlin is a neat and flourishing town of York County, Penn .. containing about 100 houses. It is regularly laid out on the southwestern side of Conowago Creek, thirteen miles westerly of Yorktown and 101 west of Philadelphia in north latitude 39: 56"."

The number of tax payers in the borough of East Berlin (1886) is 243; value of real estate, $196,069: number of horses. etc., 72; of cows, etc., 33; value

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of moneys at interest, $94,631; value of trades and professions, $10, 160; number of pleasure carriages, 63; of gold watches, 9; acres of timber land, 14.

The events which led to the organization of this borough are modern. It appears that in 1879 the election poll was moved to Pine Run, three miles westward, in opposition to the wishes of the villagers. To save all future dis- agreements the latter petitioned for a borough organization. On October 11. 1868, fire destroyed property valued at $12,000.

The retailers of foreign merchandise in Hamilton Township in 1824 were Joseph Miller, Christian Picking, Isaac Will and William Hildebrand. Peter Deardorff, constable, made the returns. W. S. Hildebrand is postmaster.

The borough was incorporated in 1879, and in 1880 the first officers were elected. In the following list the name of burgess is next to date of

1880-George King; J. Hartley, J. Resser, M. Rebert, George W. Baugh- election and next comes names of councilmen:

er, Henry Sheafer, John Wiest.

1881-George Kink; M. Rebert, G. Hartley, John Wiest, G. Baugher, J. Resser, H. Shaffer.

1882-John Picking; A. S. Hildebrand, J. M. Baker, J. Miller, N. B. Sprenkle, J. Hartley.

1883-W. S. Hildebrand; S. Meisenhelder, J. R. Darrone, N. B. Sprenkle, W. H. Grogg, Henry R. Jacobs.

1884-W. S. Hildebrand; Baker, Grogg, Jacobs, Sprenkle, Brown, Shaffer. 1885-Edward Sheffer; D. Boblitz, John Wiest,

In 1880 A. W. Storm and L. T. Diller were elected justices of the peace; in 1881 F. S. Hildebrand, and in 1885, T. E. Myers.

The land on which East Berlin stands was purchased in 1764, by John Frankenberger from the Penns, for £28 16s 7d. Charles Hines erected the first house thereon in 1765 and the second in 1766 by Jacob Sarbaugh. In 1769 a primitive school was established by one Robert Carter or Chester, a native of England, who subsequently carried on a tavern here. On May 8, 1764, the vil lage was surveyed into eighty-five lots, which sold for 55 shillings each, a condition of sale being that the buyer would, within six months, erect a house with brick or stone chimney, and pay annually a Spanish dollar to the owner of the town. Ten years after the town was founded it was sold to Peter Househill for £550. In March, 1782, Andrew Comfort purchased Househill's interest, and in his will, dated November 19, 1789, made it optional with his son Andrew to purchase the property at a fair valuation. In January, 1794, this Andrew Comfort was granted a deed, and January 16, the next year, he sold to John Hildebrand. The last buyer made an addition of 100 lots that year and progress marked his ownership, for in 1797 there were 100 houses standing, together with Peter Lane's mill on the west side, built in 1769 and carried away by floods in 1799.

CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.

The Catholic Church at Paradise, which is the church of the Catholics of East Berlin and Abbottstown, dates its organization back to the beginning of settlement; but not until 1843 was a church erected. In this year, John Brandt donated a tract of land for religious purposes, and here the present stone building was raised that year, and Father Pester, of Conowago, ap- pointed first resident priest. There was a private chapel there for years before in which the services of the church were held at intervals. The mission is now attended by Father Gorman, of Bonneauville.

The Berlin Presbyterian Society was organized in 1801 by the itinerant reformed preacher, John Ernest, who held services in the first school building.

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In ISH1 John Hildebrand donated a one-half acre for the purpose of a Union Church, in lieu of a lot set apart in 1764 by John Frankenberger; and here the Presbyterians determined to build, but did not carry out this determination as a Presbyterian society.

The Union Reformed and Lutheran Church was begun in 1811, before John Ernst left the locality. It was completed in 1822, during Rov. Carl Helfen- stine's term, and he preached here until 1826. The ministers named in the his- tory of these respective societies at Abbottstown preached here also. A. G. Deininger was connected with the Lutheran society here for fifty-two years, ending with his death, September 30. 1580. Each society claims about ninety members; Rev. John Tomlinson is pastor. The property is valued at 82,000.

Trinity Evangelical Church was erected in 1879 during the term of Rev. G. H. Scheh. The society was organized about this time with twenty-five mem- bers.

The Methodist Episcopal Society was organized in 1854. and a house of worship erected. When the society declined in numbers. a bill was introduced into the State Legislature empowering the representatives of the trustees to sell, and on its approval the property was purchased by Michael McSherry, and converted by him into a dwelling house.

The German Baptist Church, near East Berlin, is one of the leading socie- ties of this faith in the eastern part of the county. Rev. Adam Brown has served this, as well as other churches in his district. for about thirty-five years.

The Union Sabbath school was organized in 1840 and reorganized in 1857. J. B. Baughman, still connected with Sunday-school work, took charge of this school in 1858. The Evangelical Sunday-school was organized in 1879, with Rev. J. E. Britcher in charge.

The Normal School was founded in 1879, with the following named faculty in charge: J. Curtis Hildebrand, Dr. F. C. Wolf. W. J. Metzler. Charles S. Deardorff and Miss Annie Storm. John H. Nitchman and Kate L. Miller were assistant teachers. The building is a two story brick house, belonging to the distriet schools, which is devoted to the normal classes for sixteen weeks dur- ing the summer. The number of students is placed at twenty-seven.

SOCIETIES, ETC.

The Berlin Beneficial Society was organized March 27, 1543, with the fol- lowing named members: * William Wolf, John Picking, *George H. Binder, *John Zerman, David Mellinger, M. D., *Jacob Bushey, George King, Mich . ael Dellone, *William Bangher. Andrew J. Miller, George W. Bangher, F. B. Raber, *John H. Anlebaugh, George Bentzel, *Rev. A. G. Deininger, *Samnel Wagner. The membership numbers 146. From 1543 to 1882 no less than $20,000 were paid ont for beneficial purposes.

Oniska Tribe. I. O. R. M. was organized January 17, 1871, with the fol- lowing named members: J. Curtis Hildebrand, F. C. Wolf. M. D .. John F. Geiselman, C. Will Baker, J. Henry Bohn, Michael MeSherry, H. W. King, G. W. Bangher, I. S. Trostle, John Wiest, A. S. Trostle, John Getz, D. S. Bender, Israel Stambangh and John Miller. There are about thirty members.

Sons of America No. 21. organized Angust 14, 1869, with the following named members: J. Curtis Hildebrand. G. W. Householder, A. S. Trostle, C. W. Stoner, F. C. Wolf, M. D., A. D. Spangler, I. S. Trostle, Israel Stam- bangh. J. L. Darr, H. C. Myers and H. W. King. There are twenty-five members.

The East Berlin Record was issued January 14, 1886, by James R. and James H. Gardner, with the latter as editor.

*Deceased.

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CHAPTER XXXV.

HAMILTONBAN TOWNSHIP.

T' THE streams of Hamiltonban Township are McDowell's Run, forming part of its northern boundary, rising at the foot of Green Ridge, flowing west to a point near the line of Franklin County, thence north to a stream run- ning parallel with the Gettysburg & Chambersburg Turnpike. The western fork of Little Marsh Creek rises on the eastern slope of Green Ridge and flowing east to Little Marsh Creek completes the northern boundary of the township. Mid- dle Creek has its source just northwest of Musselman Hill, receives Carrol Creek near Singley's old mill, flows through Fairfield to its confluence with Mud Run, which stream is entirely native to the northeastern part of the township. Tom's Creek rises in the springs between Kepner's Knob and Jack's Mountain, flows in a torturous course east to the Landis farm, and thence south. In Liberty Township it receives Miney's Branch, which drains the Fountain Dale Valley. Hay's Run and Main Creek drain Green Ridge Valley on the west, while hundreds of sparkling rivulets leap down the hills in every direction.

The mountains include Jack's Mountain, Green Ridge, Musselman's Hill, McCarny's Knob, Kepner's Knob, Russell Hill, Sugar Loaf and the Head- light, all bold hills, rich in all that is picturesque, and wealthy in their cop- ' per ores. Mount Hope near Fairfield is a high hill; Mary's Hill is 1, 490 feet; White Rock, 1,800, and Green Ridge, 2,000 feet above the Atlantic.

The valleys of the township, particularly Fairfield Valley, contain many fertile farms, and even among the hills the industrious husbandman finds a soil which well repays cultivation.

The population in 1800 was 1.679; in 1810 it was S53-419 males, 392 fe- males, four slaves and thirty-eight free colored; in 1820, 1,208, including two slaves, seventy-six free colored. and the 155 inhabitants of Fairfield; in 1830, 1,379; in 1840, 1, 464; in 1850, 1, 701, including 171 in Fairfield; in 1860, 1.871, including 218 in Fairfield; in 1870, 1.676, including 25S in Fairfield. In 1880 the township was credited with 1,259, and Fairfield Village with 410. The number of taxpayers (1886) is 650; value of real estate, $547,060; num- ber of horses, etc., 313; number of cows, etc., 314; value of moneys at inter- est, $53,211; value of trades and professions, $22,365; number of carriages, 107; gold watches, 7; acres of timber land, 14,352.

The retailers of foreign merchandise, including wines and spirituous liq- nors, in the township October 27, 1824, were Ezra Blythe, Roger Claxton and John Eyster. Samuel Hutchison, constable, made this return.

The outcrop shows orthofelsite containing copper-rock, bluish compact orthofelsite, light green orthofelsite porphyry, coarse grained trap (near Fair- field), slaty orthofelsite porphyry, diabase, quartzite, wavy argillaceous slate, limonite, quartz containing micaceous ore, fine grained quartzite containing iron, coarse grained copper rock, chlorite rock at Mary's Hill. Conglomerate marble of rare beauty was found in 1879, on the Daniel Musselman farm, near Fairfield. The slab was 13x20} inches, and when polished gave a variety of high colors.

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In 1575 copper was discovered in the Snively Mines on the Musselman tract near Fairfield. On this tract three voins were discovered, one of which was ten feet thick. About this time D. B. Russell unearthed a new vein of copper ore; discoveries were also made by Mill & Co., of Shippensburg. Cop- per quartz was found on the old Watson farm in July, 1870, after it became the property of D. B. Russell.

There stood upon John Mickley's farm, Hamiltonban Township, in 1858, an apple tree planted in 1741, which bore sixty-three bushels of good apples that year.

In 1871 a survey for a railroad from Fairfield to Emmittsburg was made by Joseph S. Gitt. The length was placed at seven miles and the total cost $10,570 per mile. The old " Tape Worm Railroad" is now almost completed to Fairfield, having its temporary terminus at Ortanna.

In 1758 or 1759, about the time of the Jamison abduction, the settlers formed companies for the defense of the frontier. Mr. Seabrooks said, in 1555, that one of the Dunwoodie brothers killed an Indian above Virginia Mills, on Middle Creek, northwest of Fairfield, buried him there and marked the event on a tree. Crawford kille { an Indian at the same time, but was so ashamed of what he considered to be a murder that he did not speak of it.

Under date March 10, 1789, a petition was presented to the president and supremo council of the State of Pennsylvania, signed by Isaac Robinson, William Wangh, James Brice, William Miller, David Blyth and Ebenezer Finley, asking for a resurvey of "Carroll's Delight." This set forth that in 1741 Archibald Beard, John Withrow, James McGinley and Jeremiah Lochery purchased of Charles Carroll 5,000 acres, which were taken up and surveyed years before this purchase, but were subsequently found to be in Hamiltonban and Franklin Townships in Pennsylvania. The petition asked for a settlement of the question. In 1762 careats wore entered in the land of. tice against granting warrants for these lands, whether in Hamiltonban or Franklin Townships.

The twenty-five divisions near the outside line of "Carroll's Delight" were occupied by the following named: Isaac Robinson, now Moses McClean; Ephraim Johnson, now James Johnson; James Stephenson, William McClean, James and John Cormack, James McAllister's heirs; Isaac Robeson, Francis Meredith, Samnel Knox, Alex Adam's heirs; George Clingam's heirs; William Witherow's heirs; David Blythe, Rev. John McKnight, Ebenezer Finley, James Marshall, Samuel Moore, William Wangh and heirs of John Wangh, John Crawford's heirs; Andrew Hart's heirs; Robert Slemmons, James Bruce, John Miller; heirs of Amos McGinley and John McGinley.

The twenty-nine tracts on the outside, adjoining "Carroll's Delight" were occupied by the following named in 1789: William Russell and heirs of William Boyd; heirs of James McAllister and John Carrick; Frus. Merritt, Alex Adams, Robert Smith, now, 1789, Ebenezer Fergeson, William Witherow's heirs: William Baird, now Rev. John MeKnight and Ebenezer Finley; Richard Baird, now James Marshall; James Dunwoodie, John Crawford's heirs; James Reid, James Slemons, John McGinley, Robert McGinley, David Hart's heirs; Joseph Brown, William Wilson, Samuel Adams, Samuel Knox (two tracts), William and John Orr, Moses McCarley, John MeCarley, David Ramsey, and Samuel Cross, Jolin Buchanan, now William and Samuel Cross; John Johnson, John Porter, now Samuel Porter; heirs of Robert McNutt, now Jaines McGlaughlin and John Boyd; Matt McNutt, now Arch Bond, and Robert Mur- ray, now John Boyd.

Hamiltonban, which, in early years, comprised Highland, Freedom and

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Liberty, is one of the original townships. The assessment of 1802 gives the following names of property owners and single men, as well as the values assessed:

James Agnew, Sr .* $2,000

James Agnew, Jr .*

1,300

John Henderson.

John Agnew

John Irvine .. 138

- Ashbrige (Jos. McKisson)

Thomas Johnson 1,368

Bleany Adair.

300

Israel Irvine. 32

Christian Bennor.

2,096

John Knight.

1,070

David Blythe, executor.

Dr. Sam. Knox

2,524

Andrew Brown

Alex. Brice.

1.430

Abram Briner.

Peter Keizer.

James Burd, shoe-maker.

Jacob Keizer

Henry Burback

Jacob Kelleberger

John Breador.

318

Fred. Brintle.

220

John Latta

550

Michael Bethlow

285

Joshua Burkitt.

110

Ludwick Bower.

1,335

Jacob Baker.

2,127

John Baker.

1,972

Benj. Beavor

660

Jacob Bomgartner.

210

Samuel Mccullough

1,130

John Byars.

Wm. Mcclellan ..

1,617

James Carrick

1,317

John Carrick.

784

Joseph McGinley

910

Alex. Carnaghan, cooper*

Henry Coffman

1,400

Amos McGinley.

360

Cleaton Chamberlain.

Hugh MeGaughey

690

Thomas Craig

James MeKessont

415

Jacob Candle.

2,005

Jacob MeClellan, tanner.

320

Hugh Donnelly.

2,080

Wm. Miller, squires ..

John Downey, squire.

James McGinley

1.499

WVm. Ferguson.

Wm. McMullen, Jr.

WVm. Fellen, weaver ..

Wm. McMullen, Sr.

Christian Freet.

390

John Myers.

Henry Ferguson.

Wm. Matthews ..

1,032

4-16

Moses McLean, executor.

Richard Ferguson

James Marshall |.

Margaret Finley.

William McCleary

1,752

David Hart ..

1,430

Rev. Wm. Paxton

328

Yost. Harbaugh

466

Philip Phail.

Wm. Howey

John Paxton.

*Slaves valued at $100, $120, $280, $120, $120, $100. +One slave, value $100.

l'Slave, value $50.

¿Mills, value $300.

#Including mill, $300.

884

Joseph MeCleary, shoe-maker

2,031

Isaac Dorin.

Anne McPherren.

736

Abel Finley, shoe-maker.

1,737

Henry Miller.

3,130

Allen Ferguson, carpenter

330

John Mvers, Jr

Jacob Fence

418

James MeCosh.

2.832

Hugh Ferguson, Sr

Michael McClennon.

Jacob Glass.

767

William Orr.

2,155

Elijah Ilart, squire.

1,654

Richard Porter, hatter

320

Jane Dunwiddie*

Alex. MeGaughey, wagon-maker.

Francis McCormick.

3,396

Thomas Dick.

150

John McGinley ..

2,274

John Crowl.

James MeCleary, tailor

1,211

Ralph Bowie, squire.

Patrick McKing.

Jacob Bruner.

979

Frederick Myers.

Ebenezer McGinley

Wm. Crawford.

460

Samuel MeCullough, administrator ..

350

Richard Cole.

110

James McGaughey

107

Robert McCracken

3,688

Hugh Bigham.

450

John Karr.

1,050

Thomas Latta

1.239

Robert Boulton ..

114

Andrew Little. miller.

John Lollis (Wm. Howie).

660

Robert Lachlin, sadler

935

Thomas Meredith.

Wm. MeLean, squire;

482

Samnel Knox

1,258

1,990

David Byers.

1,560

Geo. Kerr.

1,296

1Ingh Kellen. ..

Casper Kittinger.

David Blythe. .

1.404

Benj. Iliekson.

1,624

396

John Hook .. $420

1.218

Joshna Hidler

817

Geo. MeConnell.

1,040

Alexander Dean

375

Hugh Ferguson

281

HAMILTONBAN TOWNSHIP.

John Reed.

$1,899

Jacob Shunk

James Reed ..

220

Michael Springle .

900

Robert Rhea **

2.990

Moses Seabrooks.

John Robinson.

1.473

Daniel Sweeney.

400

Henry Rowan

1,363

John Shull.

Patrick Russell.

Barnabus Rielly.

150

Andrew Tapper, wagou-maker.

John Riddle, squire

200

John Tapper.

396

Alex Russell, squire

350

David Waugh.

660

Benj. Reed ..

1,563

James Willson

1,559

Walter Smith, squire

1,883

Thomas White, tanner

541

Peter Zimmerman.

David Wilsonss

2,162

Rev. John Slemons

1.514

Hugh Wilsontt

1,453

Robert Slemons.

1,488

James Williams.

Daniel Sprinkle ;.

1,284

James Wilson.

1,323

Frances Shaafer.

James Young.

300

The single free men of the township in IS02 are named as follows, and the tax levied from each ranged from 81 to 93 eents: William Barnes; James, Samuel and Ezra Blythe; Andrew Byars; James Blaek; Henry Cutshall, shoe- maker; John Kallaberger: John Charles: John Carrick; Henry Coffman: James Dick. merchant; Henry Ferguson; James and William Gallagher, blacksmiths: John Latta: Andrew Marshall; David Mellen; Jacob MeClellan, saddler: John MeClellan: John MeGinley: Ebenezer and Amos MeGinley, merehants; Mathew McConnell; James McLean: John Orr; John Paxton; William Proctor, weaver: John Reed; John Slemons; John Sites: James Shirkey; Felty Toad; James Waugh, merchant.

The total valuation assessed by Benjamin Reed was $123,411. 76, on which a tax levy of 25 cents per $100 was made.

Z. Herbert, delegate from Hamiltonban to the convention of November 1, 1834, voted in favor of adopting the school law. The State appropriation was $150.70 and the tax $146.28.

FAIRFIELD.

This village was surveyed in 1801 for Squire William Miller and named by him Millerstown. He built the first house here the same year, graded a few streets and alleys, and made a good effort to build up a little village. The venture was premature, for fully twenty-one years elapsed before progress beamed on the Squire's paper city. In 1822 the Maria Furnace was con- structed and put in operation at this point; religious societies were organized and local industries began to expand; then a church building was erected, a school was established, and the substantial beginnings of a town were formed and the name changed. Even prior to 1822 there was some public spirit man- ifested here, for we find that Amos Maginley and James Ried were appointed as a committee to collect for the Savannah fire sufferers in 1820.

A reference to the original assessment roll of the township points out authoritatively the names and trades of those who were here at the beginning of the village, and of many who have been identified with its progress.

CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ETC.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized November 10, 1855. Following are the names of the original members: John Nunnemaker, Barna- bas Riely, Maj. John Musselman, Christian Musselman. Jacob Musselman,

** Slave, value $110.

¿Including mill. $300. Htslave, value $100.

¿Including slave, value $120.

¡¡ Including slave, value $100.

15A

Alex. Ramsey

132

Wm. Simmons ..

James Rowan.

lames Stuart

Wm. Taylor (B. more) 3,486

500

Thomas Reed.

1,002

Win. Wanghtt

1,880

Wm. Reed, squire.

180

Samuel Withrow

2.265

$815

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HISTORY OF ADAMS COUNTY.

Julia Ann Hoke, Michael Rugler, George Hull, Sr., Zepheniah Herbert. The names of the pastors are Rev. H. Bishop, 1855; W. V. Gotwald, 1863; E. S. Johnston, 1866-86. The house of worship was erected in 1854 at a cost of about $2,500. The membership numbers 200. D. R. Musselman is sec- retary.

The New Reformed Church of Fairfield was dedicated December 29, 1878. This is modern gothic, with audience room 55x35 feet and tower 95 feet in height, standing on the site of the old Union Reformed and Presbyterian Church erected in 1824, and which was blown down the same year. The second church was built in 1825 and continued in use until 1878. The Presbyterians. may hold services in this church until ISSS, in consideration of their claims against the old Union building and grounds.

The Methodist Episcopal Society was organized about 1827 and worshiped in private houses until 1830, when the first church was erected. On June 9, 1876, the Centennial Methodist Episcopal Church was begun and completed, and dedicated November 30, that year. Up to this period the mission belonged to the Gettysburg Circuit; but since 1876, it has been in the Littlestown charge. The old cemetery in the rear has been removed.

The Catholics of "Carroll's Delight," were accustomed to visit Emmitts- burg or Conowago in very early days; later, missionaries visited their homes, and in 1851 their present church was built. The congregation has not yet a resident pastor, and the church is a mission of the parish of Gettysburg. Here the old Catholic cemetery is still well kept. The Toppers, Dicks, Sanders, Lawvers, and many of the first settlers of "Carroll's Delight" belong to this old mission.

The public school house has been an institution here since 1835. Up to 1872 the building was of a very primitive character, but in that year a preten- tious brick house was erected. The Sunday-schools of the village are well conducted, and are large organizations.

MISCELLANEOUS.

There are a few business houses carrying heavy stocks of goods, a first- class hotel, the "Snively House," and a number of pleasant homes.

The ceremony of raising the Union flag at Fairfield took place April 22, 1861, and the first responses to the call for troops, made then from Hamilton- ban Township, came in the persons of Dr. A. O. Scott, Van Buren Tawney,* David Reesman, John W. Miller, Joseph Saylor and Henry Turle of Fairfield. They were mustered in with Company I, Second Regiment Pennsylvania Vol- unteer Infantry. The Fairfield Zouaves were organized in August, 1861, with Charles Knox, captain; Ebenezer McGinley, E. T. Rinehart and J. T. Sulli- van, lieutenants. In November, 1861, the Fairfield ladies organized a " sol- diers' relief association," with Mrs. R. C. Swope, president; Mrs. Judge Mc- Ginley, vice-president; Mrs. D. Sullivan, treasurer; Miss M. McGinley, secre- tary, and a board of managers.

For account of postmasters of Fairfield, see Part III, page 117.

FOUNTAIN DALE.

This place, which is located south of Jack's Mountain, on the Emmittsburg & Waynesboro Turnpike, is great in the area which the name covers, but lit- tle, indeed, as a village. Business is represented by Martin's store, and the postoffice and Harbaugh's mills, now operated by the Martins. The location, however, is delightful, and 10,000 rippling spring creeks from the moun-

*Died of fever in 1861.

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tains north and south of the valley make the name appropriate. Raven Rock, which shelters the valley on the south, is 1,290 feet above the ocean level. Joseph Braugher was postmaster in 1537: in 1845 Renben Steen.

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