On December 3, 1766, Barbara Hauer (Fritchie) was born in Pennsylvania. She died December 18, 1862, just three months after she allegedly waved the American flag at Confederate soldiers passing in front of her West Patrick Street home. On December 3, 1831, the B&O Railroad began regular service between Frederick and Baltimore with horse-drawn cars. Frederick was the western terminal for the line until 1842. 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 (wasps65@earthlink.net)