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The Spectator, June 30, 1863, p. 2, c. 5:
"Go to the Concert To-night."
Urges all those who "wish to enjoy a delightful entertainment,
and at the same time contribute to a laudable and sacred purpose" to attend the concert at the
Augusta Female Seminar. The proceeds of the event will benefit sick and wounded soldiers.
The Spectator, December 22, 1863, p. 2, c. 2:
"Lectures in Staunton."
The Spectator's editor encourages Staunton residents to follow
Richmond's example and hold a series of lectures during the winter season. He believes that such
lectures could provide a useful and informative respite from the concerns of the day.
The Spectator, March 1, 1864, p. 2, c. 2:
"The Tableaux Vivants."
Provides a review of the Tableaux Vivants benefit at Union Hall.
Discusses scenes such as those dealing with soldiers leaving home and families praying for the
soldiers.
The Vindicator, October 30, 1863, p. 2, c. 2:
"Exhibition."
The Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School gave an exhibition on October 15 for
the benefit of the poor children of Staunton. The event, which raised more than $1200, was so
successful that it was repeated on the 21st. This sum and that raised by the Town Council in
doubling taxes will go far in addressing the needs of the local poor this winter.
The Spectator, April 19, 1864, p. 2, c. 4:
"Temperance Notice."
Reports that the Sons of Temperance met in Staunton on March 1,
and that anyone from a temperance organization that disbanded because of the war is invited to
attend future meetings.
The Spectator, April 26, 1864, p. 2, c. 1:
"Meeting."
Announces that a meeting will be held next week for the purpose of forming an
association to aid maimed soldiers. Rev. J. L. Stirewalt, who has formed similar organizations in
other cities, and Alexander H. H. Stuart will address the meeting.
The Spectator, May 3, 1864, p. 2, c. 1:
"Meeting To-night."
Urges readers to attend tonight's meeting of an association to aid
maimed soldiers.
The Spectator, August 20, 1861, p. 1, c. 1:
"Killed his Wife."
Mr. Randolph killed his wife in Middlebrook on August 17 when he
stabbed her in the abdomen and the arm. He had previously been tried as a spy, and had stabbed
Dr. McChesney and shot Mr. Prubeck recently.
The Spectator, December 3, 1861, p. 1, c. 1:
"Mr. John B. Snider Killed."
Item reports the murder of John Snider by Henry J. Webster, a
soldier belonging to the 1st Tennessee Regiment, while Snider worked in
Mr. Beck's restaurant.
The Spectator, February 4, 1862, p. 1, c. 1:
"Trial and Discharge of Henry J. Webster."
Reports the trial and acquittal of Henry Webster,
the Tennessee soldier who killed John Snider in Staunton, in what was proven to the
satisfaction of the Court to be an accident rather than a murder.
The Vindicator, July 24, 1863, p. 1, c. 3:
"Burglary."
On Saturday night between eleven and twelve o'clock, the store of Gabriel Hirsh
was burglarized. Two gold watches, several silver watches, cloth, handkerchiefs, and other
articles, valued between $3000 and $4000, were stolen. A slave boy belonging to Mrs. Tap and
working for Mr. Hirsh was arrested and jailed. He confessed and tried to implicate a free man,
Tom Champ, who had a legitimate alibi.
The Vindicator, August 7, 1863, p. 2, c. 3:
"'We learn that . . .'"
Jessee T. Low, transferred from the Augusta jail to the Nelson jail to
be tried for the murder of Mr. Brown, was taken from the jail by Nelson citizens and hanged. He
had confessed to the crime.
The Vindicator, September 11, 1863, p. 2, c. 4:
"Mob in Atlanta, Ga."
The Atlanta Gazette reports that an African-American man was
arrested and jailed for insulting the wife of a Confederate officer. A crowd came for the prisoner,
broke him out of jail, and "lost him somewhere with a rope around his neck. Like the subject of
recognition, he was in suspense." The article concedes that some people may have trouble with
the manner in which the prisoner met his death but will agree that it was justified. According to
the Gazette, "He richly deserved hanging."
The Spectator, November 3, 1863, p. 2, c. 2:
"Capt. E. P. Sutton Shot."
A report on a series of quarrels between Capt. G. W. Chambers
and Captain E. P. Sutton that left Sutton shot and badly beaten.
The Vindicator, November 6, 1863, p. 2, c. 2:
"Vandalism."
With tombstones scarce, people are leaving other tokens of affection on the
graves of their loved ones. These tokens, the editor has learned, are disappearing. He calls this
action the "worst species of Vandalism" and says it should be "confined where it properly
belongs--among the Yankees."
The Spectator, September 10, 1861, p. 1, c. 1:
"Education. "
Item calls attention to an advertisement of George B. Taylor, who is "an
excellent educator of youth."
The Vindicator, November 25, 1864, p. 2, c. 3: "Education
of Children of Deceased Soldiers."
The committee on the education of children of deceased
and disabled soldiers met last
Thursday at the Baptist church in Staunton. Reverend A. E. Dickinson of Richmond addressed
the gathering and reported on actions by the Virginia Baptist General Association to help fund the
education of all eligible children without regard to their denomination. The committee subscribed
$11,000 and appointed a committee to increase that total to $20,000. Another committee will be
responsible for identifying all eligible children in the Valley.
Staunton Spectator, November 4, 1862, p. 2, c. 1:
"The Small Pox."
Reports that small pox has "made its appearance in this county." Entreats
residents to have their families vaccinated and those who live in the country to be especially
careful not to introduce the disease into the town of Staunton.
The Spectator, August 18, 1863, p. 2, c. 6:
"Why Cousins Should Not Marry."
Calls for a law to prevent marriage of first cousins, since
this behavior is believed to account for over half of the deaf mutes in the population.
