Today in History:

September 29, 1862

Clear and dry. Death of Matthew Gillan. One of the first volunteers to meet the call to arms, but remained a short time. Returned, in worse shape, and declined thereafter. He was a kind, goodnatured man, and will be missed by his family. Death of Jacob Oyster, a pillar of the Methodist Church, and a staunch citizen, much respected. One of our last citizens of the older generation.