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Staunton Spectator, May 26, 1858Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Counterfeit Notes
(Column 5)Summary: Counterfeit five-dollar bills from Bank of the Old Dominion reported to be in circulation.
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(Column 6)Summary: Few members of the Southern Convention approved English compromise Kansas Bill
From Kansas--More Outrages
(Column 6)Summary: More reports of raids and robberies by Montgomery's gang.
Religious Notice
(Column 6)Summary: Rev. Wm. E. Baker of Staunton to preach at Hebron Church on 5/30/1858.
(Names in announcement: Rev.Willaim E.Baker)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: James W. Vanfossen married to Elizabeth M. Shaver by Rev. Geo. A. Shuey on 5/23/1858. Bride daughter of Jacob Shaver. All of Augusta County.
(Names in announcement: James W.Vanfossen, Elizabeth M.Shaver, Rev.George A.Shuey, JacobShaver)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Jacob S. Yount, of Augusta, married to Margaret Homan, of Rockingham, by Elder J. Jennings on 5/18/1858. Bride daughter of J.R. Homan
(Names in announcement: Jacob S.Young, MargaretHoman, ElderJennings, J. R.Homan)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Henry A. Skowalter, of Rockingham, married to Elizabeth R. Sanger, of Augusta, by Rev. D. Thomas on 5/9/1858. Bride daughter of Daniel Sanger
(Names in announcement: Henry A.Skowalter, Elizabeth R.Sanger, Rev.D.Thomas, DanielSanger)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Christopher Miller, of Rockingham County, married to Martha J. Burke, of Augusta County, by Rev. S. Filler on 5/13/1858. Wedding held at residence of Thos. Burke
(Names in announcement: ChristopherMiller, Martha J.Burke, Rev.S.Filler, ThomasBurke)
Married
(Column 6)Summary: Phinias M. Orndorff, of Highland County, married to M.J. Esteline Pauly, of Augusta County, by Rev. F.C. Tebbs on 5/18/1858. Wedding held at Forest Mills, residence of father, Lewis Pauly, Esq.
(Names in announcement: Phinias M.Orndorff, M. J. EstelinePauly, Rev.F. C.Tebbs, LewisPaulyEsq.)
Died
(Column 6)Summary: Arabella Thompson died on 5/23/1858 following painful illness. Wife of Judge L.P. Thompson of Staunton.
(Names in announcement: ArabellaThompson, JudgeL. P.Thompson)
Died
(Column 6)Summary: ____ McAlear, 75, died on 5/18/1858. Wife of Patrick McAlear. Born in Tyrone County, Ireland.
(Names in announcement: Mrs.McAlear, PatrickMcAlear)
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Reorganization of the Militia
(Column 1)Summary: 32nd, 90th, 160th Regiments elects officers
(Names in announcement: William M.Wilson, JohnWhite, Jos. P.Shumate, HenryHahn, AddisonWeller, William R.Long, T.Koiner, LeviFellers, Archibald S.Rife, David W.Koiner, John W.Hamilton, EdwinEvans, LilburnStout, GeorgeTowberman, DavidCullen, H. H.Peck, Benjamin G.Patterson, William M.Guy, BolivarChristian, William H.Patterson, John C.Michie, John D.Imboden, Vincent T.Cooper, George W.Imboden, William D.Anderson, George W.Fishburn, Jos. E.Cline, Thomas H.Dryden, Augustus B.Saig, Samuel A.Cochran, Jno.Sanderson, JacobKeller, Elias L.Dull, Capt.Eyres, JacobHoover, CaptainJno.Greiner, CaptainWilliam O.Binkle, CaptainHorman, William L.Heiser, Cyrus H.Hunter, WilliamBowars, Francis B.Careon, CaptainTodd, B. F.Michael, JobCouger, CaptainClarke, AlbertWhitmore, Andrew J.Silling, DanielShue, SamuelAndrew, DennisMichael, ElijahMichael, I. H.Hite, FrankShuey, RobertMitchell, ThomasShelton, John B.Hawpe, Jas.Cochran, Jas. R.Paris, RobertMcFarland, William H.Randolph, C. B.Adkins, EdwardsHeiser, JamesCrawford, Alfred H.Campbell, C. C.Bear, John D.Summers, GeorgeBowers, MordecaiSmith, Robert B.Dunlap, RobertCarnon, FrankGilkeson, William S.Sproul, P. B.Hogshead, RobertLilli, Samuel H.Templeton)
Entertainments of the Week
(Column 1)Summary: There have been numerous events at Union Hall, including comedians Mr. and Mrs. Drew, and spritualist Mrs. French
(Names in announcement: Mr.FrankDrew, Mrs.Drew, Mrs.French)Excerpt: a Mrs. French, one of the strong-minded Ladies of the North, furnished the publich with some illustrations of the srtong delusion called "Spiritualism." She is quite a good looking "megium," and professoes while in a trance to receive communications from the spirit world.
Ladies' Fair
(Column 1)Summary: Reports on fair to be held by Ladies of the Presbyterian Church on 6/1/1858.
Inclined to Back
(Column 1)Summary: Some of the men who enlisted in the army are apparently unhappy and want to return home.
Acts of Assembly
(Column 1)Summary: Maj. McCue has left a large number of copies of the acts passed by the last General Assembly at the newspaper office.
(Names in announcement: MajorMcCue)
The New Market House
(Column 2)Summary: Statement from Staunton Common Council describing the reasons for expanding the Market House, emphasizing greater opportunities for merchants and customers.
Picnic
(Column 2)Summary: Young ladies of the Wesleyan Female Institute had a picnic in the grove opposite Mr. Summerson's on 5/24/1858. Mountain Sax Horn Band, led by Professor A.J. Turner, performed at the picnic.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Summerson, Prof.A. J.Turner)
The Election
(Column 2)Summary: Announces elections to be held 6/3/1858.
(Names in announcement: B.CrawfordEsq.)
Whiskey and Tobacco!
(Column 2)Summary: L.B. Waller has presented a bottle of rye and a twist of tobacco at the newspaper office.
(Names in announcement: L. B.Waller)
Staunton Supplying Charlottesville
(Column 2)Summary: Following announcement in "Advocate," people in Charlottesville are buying meat from Mr. Harman in Staunton.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Harman)
Episcopal Convention
(Column 2)Summary: Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia met in Winchester on 5/19/1858. Opening sermon presented by Rev. Dr. Packard. Close to eighty people attended.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Dr.Packard)
Deerfield Commissioners
(Column 2)Summary: County court appoints new election commissioners.
(Names in announcement: WilliamGuy, JosephMann, W. W.Montgomery, R.Hodge, JacobBeck, Thomas E.Montgomery)
Card Writers
(Column 2)Summary: Announcement for Messrs. Crowley and Chandlee, card-writers, who are staying at the Virginia Hotel
Declines
(Column 2)Summary: Thornton Berry declines candidacy for Justice of hte Peace in the First District.
(Names in announcement: ThorntonBerry)
Greenville Disrtict
(Column 2)Summary: Announces John J. Larew's candidacy for re-election as Constable for the Greenville District.
(Names in announcement: John J.Larew)
Announcements
(Column 3)Summary: Announces candidates for Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Court Clerk, Constable, Commissioner of Revenue, and Surveyor
(Names in announcement: RudolphTurk, Peter G.Steele, Nicholas C.Kinney, JamesCochran, JeffersonKinney, John D.Imboden, Thomas P.Wilson, J. H.Crawford, ThomasMarshall, M. S.Cease, E. M.Cushing, A. B.Lightner, Thomas M.Donoho, A. D.Trotter)
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