All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. At least that’s how the Chambersburg Merchant’s Association looked at things on July 10, 1906. Nearly every business in town shut down on that Tuesday so employees and town residents could spend the day at Pen-Mar Park for Chambersburg Day. “Pen-Mar is the place for every loyal citizen of town to go to-day. By going to Pen-Mar you will not only have an opportunity of being with the majority of the town people on an outing that will also be benefitting the hospital,” the Public Opinion announced. The weather was clear and pleasant, which encouraged people to make the outing. Special Western Maryland Railroad trains ran throughout the day ferrying people the 24 miles to park. Three trains carried at least 700 passengers to the park. Col. John Mifflin Hood, Read more…