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Republican Vindicator, December 18, 1868 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Summary: The paper praises a speech by John Garrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, that extols the financial benefit that could accrue from construction of the Valley Railroad. The editors urge Augusta County to subscribe $300,000 to the Valley Railroad and add to the $100,000 subscribed by Staunton and the $400,000 by Rockbridge County.

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Summary: The Juvenile Musical Association gave a concert at the chapel of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution on Friday. It was a "splendid entertainment."

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Summary: The proposed county subscription to the Valley Railroad was lost. The needed 3/5 majority failed by a small margin.

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Summary: The U. S. Internal Revenue Collector will be in Staunton on December 22nd and 23rd to collect unpaid taxes.

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Summary: Thomas Ed Montgomery of Deerfield died recently from the effects of a broken leg.
(Names in announcement: Thomas EdMontgomery)

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Summary: The Virginia State bird hunting championship was held in Augusta on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of December. David N. Foster of Nelson defeated Capt. Garrett G. Gooch of Louisa.

Married
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Summary: Charles E. Harris and Mary E. Pierce, both of Augusta, were married at Mt. Sidney on November 29th by the Rev. J. J. Engle.
(Names in announcement: Charles E.Harris, Mary E.Pierce, Rev.J. J.Engle)

Married
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Summary: Walter F. Fisher of Rockingham and Miss Winney F. Rodgers of Augusta were married near Deerfield by the Rev. A. A. P. Neel on November 20th.
(Names in announcement: Walter F.Fisher, Winney F.Rodgers, Rev.A. A. P.Neel)

Married
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Summary: William H. Myers and Miss E. C. Van Pelt, and Mr. James B. Campbell and Miss Jinnie R. Van Pelt, all of Augusta, were married together in Baltimore by the Rev. Dr. Huston on November 17th.
(Names in announcement: William H.Myers, E. C.Van Pelt, James B.Campbell, Jinnie R.Van Pelt, Rev.Huston)

Married
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Summary: M. H. McComb of Augusta and Miss Sallie B. Robinson of Covington were married at the residence of Mr. N. C. Clarkson in Nelson County on November 25th by the Rev. S. Wales.
(Names in announcement: M. H.McComb, Sallie B.Robinson, N. C.Clarkson, Rev.S.Wales)

Died
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Summary: Renix Hodge died at his residence on the Calf Pasture River, Augusta County, on November 13th. He was 76 years old.
(Names in announcement: RenixHodge)

Died
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Summary: Henry Russell died suddenly near Parnassus, Augusta County, on December 7th. He was 82 years old.
(Names in announcement: HenryRussell)