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1861: The severe easterly storm was attended by a serious loss of life and great damage to property.

WHICHEVER way the pendulum swings, a major breakthrough will be accomplished by Saturday evening for two sides looking to turn undoubted potential into Jack Daly success.

1871: During the thunder storm on Thursday morning the barn of Mr. Joshua Thayer, in this village (Barnstable), was struck by lightning.

EARLY FILES 1861 The Patriot: It is gratifying to us to receive, almost daily, letters from our friends expressing their approbation of the patriotic position of the Patriot. Our friends, Democrats, – Republicans – Union men in all parts of the County – have thought proper so far to compliment us as to say, that in their opinion we may be of much service to our country, in the present awful crisis. (Note: The “awful crisis” refers to the Civil War.) 1871 Memorial Day: To-day will be generally observed throughout the country as the occasion for the annual floral offering to the loyal...

1861 Aid to the Sandwich Volunteers: Several of the citizens of this place (Barnstable) contributed liberally to the fund for the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Sandwich volunteers, over $200 having been raised in the course of a few hours. Judge J. M. Day, and Hon. George Marston, subscribed $25 each, for this purpose. 1871 Decoration Day: One week from to-day is Decoration Day, and our Cape citizens should not let it pass without public observance. We are requested to call upon the citizens of Barnstable to meet at Liberty Hall, in Centreville, on Thursday afternoon next, at 3 o...