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The Vindicator, January 15, 1859, p.
2, c. 2: "Mount Vernon Association."
The Vindicator supports
the appeal made by the Mount Vernon Association to raise funds for
purchase of the estate. The ladies of the Augusta County Mount Vernon
Association heartily endorse this project.
The Vindicator, February 12, 1859, p. 2,
c. 3: "Fair for the Benefit of the West Augusta Guard."
The ladies are
putting on a benefit for the recently formed volunteer company, the West
Augusta Guard, on February 22.
The Vindicator, June 11, 1859, p. 2, c.
3: "Fourth of July and Ladies' Fair."
The ladies of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will hold a fair on the 4th and 5th of July to raise
money for the construction of a new church.
The Vindicator, July 8, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"The Fair."
The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church raised $466 at
their recent fair.
The Vindicator, August 26, 1859, p. 2, c.
5: "Temperance Procession and Pic-nic at Mint Spring."
Praises a Sons
of Temperance meeting carried out by the Mint Spring Division last
Saturday. Rev. Cummins spoke to the group, which had formed at their hall
and then walked to a grove. The procession was "headed by some of Eve's fair
daughters, who have enlisted to wield their mighty influence in the
cause."
The Spectator, June 18, 1861, p. 1, c.
2: "Meeting of Ladies."
Announces a meeting of the women of Staunton
to adopt a plan for providing relief and comfort to sick soldiers.
The Vindicator, January 18, 1861, p. 3,
c. 2: "For the Vindicator."
The ladies of Staunton will hold a
fair for the purpose of providing tents for the West Augusta Guard.
The Vindicator, February 1, 1861, p. 1, c.
5: "For the Vindicator."
"Townsman" makes a number of
recommendations to improve and protect Staunton. He argues that the town
should donate money from the cemetery fund to the militia, should raise a
Home Guard to protect the area in case of war, and should improve Lewis
Street.
The Vindicator, February 8, 1861, p. 2, c.
7: "For the Vindicator."
Letter supports the proposition made by
"Townsmen" in last week's paper. The ladies of Staunton will not only
donate the money previously raised for improving the Cemetery grounds, but
will also raise $500 more to pay for guns for the West Augusta Guard.
The Vindicator, April 26, 1861, p. 2, c.
2: "'Prominent Among Those . . .'"
The students of the Virginia Female
Institute have been busily making jackets for the local Volunteers.
The Vindicator, April 26, 1861, p. 2, c.
4: "'The Ladies of Staunton . . .'"
Praises the women of Staunton for
making uniforms for the local soldiers.
The Vindicator, June 16, 1859, p. 2,
c. 2: "Women."
Article applauds the efforts of the female members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church to further female education.
The Spectator, July 5, 1859, p. 2, c. 5:
"For the Spectator: Augusta Female Seminary."
Very complimentary
report of a visit to the Augusta Female Seminary.
The Vindicator, July 8, 1859, p. 2, c. 3:
"Commencement of Wesleyan Female Institute."
The commencement
of the Wesleyan Female Institute was grand.
The Spectator, July 19, 1859, p. 2, c.
4: "For the Spectator: 'Wesleyan Female Institute.'"
Account of
commencement week at the Wesleyan Female Institute. Praises the Institute
for being extremely well-run and for turning out well-trained young
ladies.
The Vindicator, March 5, 1859, p. 1,
c. 7: "Lynch Law Administered by Women."
In Oregon a man who was
arrested for mudering his wife was attacked by women hoping to avenge his
wife's death.
The Spectator, August 23, 1859, p. 2, c.
1: "Sale of Property."
Discusses sale and purchase of homes. One home
was purchased by Miss Sally Ryan, one of the few times that a woman is
mentioned in the paper.
The Spectator, September 27, 1859, p. 2,
c. 1: "Fatal Affray."
Describes a fight between Farrar and Vance, in
which Vance's neck was broken, allegedly because Vance "mistreated"
Farrar's wife.
The Vindicator, December 23, 1859, p. 1,
c. 5: "The Mothers of the South."
Poem.
The Spectator, August 28, 1860, p. 1, c.
7: "Wife."
Short piece about the meaning and origin of the word
"wife."
The Vindicator, January 25, 1861, p. 2,
c. 5: "A Sad Picture."
Describes two women, a mother and her daughter,
who are homeless and live beneath a stairway in Staunton. The daughter
had recently "fallen."
