The Works of O.T. Reilly
Over the past few years I have been making a study of O.T. Reilly, a young man who witnessed the Battle of Antietam and then spent his life interpreting it. I quickly discovered that Reilly was involved in every aspect of the battle's aftermath. He gave battlefield tours to the heroes that fought there. He collected, displayed, and sold relics in an unprecedented volume. He published postcards and guide books that include many valuable images and tales. He graded land for monuments. He was everywhere, with everyone, doing everything.
Matt Spong Improves
Mr. Matthias Spong who was severely injured a few weeks ago by falling into the hull of a boat, is able to be about again.
Monument on Burgan Lot
A very beautiful monument has been placed in the lot of Mr. Burgan’s. It is a fine piece of work and adds greatly to the appearance of the cemetery.
Cemetery Improvements
$3,500 will be spent the coming summer, in improvements in and about Antietam National Cemetery. An addition will be put to the Lodge house, a large cistern for the convenience of visitors will be dug, a stable is to be erected and a concrete drive made. Trimming and pruning of the trees and shrubbery and sodding is now being one.
New Stone Crossing
The Corporation has placed a new stone crossing between Masonic Hall and R.W. Grove’s store room and have filled up the street on each side of it.
Wm. Cronise Returns Home
Wm. Cronise Jr. formerly of this place, returned home on Wednesday, from Kansas, having been in the West nearly two years.
Hess Repairs Cemetery
Capt. Hess, Supt. Of Antietam National Cemetery, has succeeded in getting an appropriation of money for repairs and new buildings in the cemetery. Any one wishing to contract for the same will please call on Capt. Hess.
Mumma Heads West
A number of our young men are leaving for different parts of the west. Wilmer Mumma for Sacramento, CA.
George W. Reilly Ad
Don’t forget, George W. Reilly’s is the place to buy cheap fruits; only think, choice figs for 10 cents a pound. See his new advertisement in another column.
Matt Spong Injured
Mr. Matthias Spong, while examining his boat on the canal near James Snyder’s warehouse, fell backward into the hull of the boat and badly bruised his hip, but is now improving.
