On August 5, 1840, Francis Thomas, of Petersville, who would become governor of Maryland, and William Price, of Washington County, MD, fought a duel in Morgan County, VA (now West Virginia). Neither man was injured. And, after each had taken a shot, they were reconciled on the field of honor. On August 5, 1879, John S. Wetzel, of Emmitsburg, disappeared in the company of his cousin Felix Munshower. A week later his body was found in a wooded area and Munshour was charged with his murder. He was tried and convicted in January 1880, and executed by hanging on November 11, 1881, at the Frederick County Jail on West South Street in Frederick. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury Wasps1965@comcast.net <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net>