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Staunton Spectator, March 01, 1870 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Summary: "East Side" wrote to applaud the decision to hold a railroad meeting in Moscow. He felt that such a meeting was the only way to stimulate further interest in the Valley Railroad.

Railroad Meeting
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Summary: The citizens of East Rockingham and East Augusta will meet at Mt. Vernon Forge on March 25th to support construction of the Page Valley Railroad.

Penitentiary Store-Keeper
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Summary: Capt. Joseph M. Stevens took office as the general agent and store-keeper at the penitentiary. "In the election of Capt. Stevens, the Legislature made a most excellent selection. He will make an honest and faithful agent and store-keeper, and his conduct, we are sure, will justify the confidence reposed in him."
(Names in announcement: Capt.Joseph M.Stevens)

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Summary: Robert G. Bickle of Staunton, replacing Junius F. Maupin, was elected presiding justice of the County Court.
(Names in announcement: Robert G.Bickle, Junius F.Maupin)

Notaries Public
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Summary: Gov. Walker appointed James F. Davis and Francis B. Bacon Notaries Public for Augusta. John Wayt, who had held the office before, was found ineligible under the 14th amendment.
(Names in announcement: James F.Davis, Francis B.Bacon, JohnWayt)

Married
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Summary: Jacob W. Stitser and Miss Mary M. Sesser, both of Augusta, were married in Mt. Solon on February 17th by the Rev. James M. Follansbee.
(Names in announcement: Jacob W.Stitser, Mary M.Sesser, Rev.James M.Follansbee)

Married
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Summary: William Yancey of Nelson and Miss Lizzie Lamb, daughter of Addison Lamb of Augusta, were married on February 22nd at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. J. Killian.
(Names in announcement: WilliamYancey, LizzieLamb, AddisonLamb, Rev.J.Killian)

Married
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Summary: Taliaferro F. R. Keller and Frances Jane Livick, both of Augusta, were married near Churchville at the residence of the bride's mother on February 17th by the Rev. P. Fletcher.
(Names in announcement: Taliaferro F. R.Keller, Frances JaneLivick, Rev.P.Fletcher)

Married
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Summary: Jacob S. Scragham and Elizabeth S. Gochenour, both of Augusta, were married on February 20th by the Rev. Martin Garber.
(Names in announcement: Jacob S.Scragham, Elizabeth S.Gochenour, Rev.MartinGarber)

Deaths
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Summary: Benajah Walters died at his residence near Churchville on February 20th. He was 66 years old.
(Names in announcement: BenajahWalters)

Deaths
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Summary: Mrs. Mary Jane Hawes died near Fishersville on February 4th. She was 35 years old.
(Names in announcement: Mary JaneHawes)

Deaths
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Summary: Richard Freeman died at his residence near Fishersville on February 6th of cancer. He was 70 years old.
(Names in announcement: RichardFreeman)

Deaths
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Summary: Mrs. Harriet M. Currier, wife of Wilson Currier, died at Christian's Creek on February 12th. She was 57 years old.
(Names in announcement: Harriet M.Currier, WilsonCurrier)

Deaths
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Summary: Walter Mews Opie, infant son of John and Isabella Opie, died on February 22nd near Staunton.
(Names in announcement: Walter MewsOpie, JohnOpie, IsabellaOpie)

Deaths
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Summary: Miss Louisa McCaa Haile, daughter of C. A. Haile, died on February 23rd at the residence of Mrs. C. B. Taylor. She was 19 years old.
(Names in announcement: Louisa McCaaHaile, C. A.Haile, C. B.Taylor)

Deaths
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Summary: Samuel Johnson died on February 24th at the Asylum. He was 45 years old.
(Names in announcement: SamuelJohnson)

Deaths
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Summary: Mrs. Virginia McGuffin, wife of M. A. McGuffin of Bath and daughter of David Clemmer of Augusta, died at the residence of her father on February 8th.
(Names in announcement: VirginiaMcGuffin, M. A.McGuffin, DavidClemmer)

Deaths
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Summary: Antie Brown Haynes, wife of D. F. Haynes, died at Mount Vernon Forge on February 28th of Pleuro Pneumonia. She was 36 years old.
(Names in announcement: Antie BrownHaynes, D. F.Haynes)

Deaths
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Summary: Dr. Jessey Bolsley died in Sherando, Augusta County, on January 19th. He was 67 years old and had suffered a "painful, but brief" illness. He had been a long-time member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was beloved by many in the community.
(Names in announcement: Dr.JesseyBolsley)

Deaths
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Summary: Emily F. Arnall, daughter of the late John T. Arnall of Staunton, died on February 12th. "The daughter of an Afflicted house--of whose afflictions she was the consolation, the centre of a circle of which she was the ornament and pride...She endured a painful illness with singular fortitude, and awaited the conscious approach of death with the fearless calmness of christian resignation."
(Names in announcement: Emily F.Arnall, John T.Arnall)

Deaths
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Summary: Dr. Samuel Hendren of Augusta died on November 17th of a disease of the heart while on business in Philadelphia. He was 42 years old. An obituary praising his character and skill as a physician accompanies the notice.
(Names in announcement: Dr.SamuelHendren)