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Staunton Spectator: May 26, 1858 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Counterfeit Notes
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Summary: Counterfeit five-dollar bills from Bank of the Old Dominion reported to be in circulation.

[No Title]
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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
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Summary: Rev. Wm. E. Baker of Staunton to preach at Hebron Church on 5/30/1858.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Willaim E. Baker)

Married
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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, Jacob Shaver)

Married
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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, Margaret Homan, Elder Jennings, J. R. Homan)

Married
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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, Daniel Sanger)

Married
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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: Christopher Miller, Martha J. Burke, Rev. S. Filler, Thomas Burke)

Married
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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. Esteline Pauly, Rev. F. C. Tebbs, Lewis PaulyEsq.)

Died
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Summary: Arabella Thompson died on 5/23/1858 following painful illness. Wife of Judge L.P. Thompson of Staunton.
(Names in announcement: Arabella Thompson, Judge L. P. Thompson)

Died
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Summary: ____ McAlear, 75, died on 5/18/1858. Wife of Patrick McAlear. Born in Tyrone County, Ireland.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. McAlear, Patrick McAlear)

Reorganization of the Militia
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Summary: 32nd, 90th, 160th Regiments elects officers
(Names in announcement: William M. Wilson, John White, Jos. P. Shumate, Henry Hahn, Addison Weller, William R. Long, T. Koiner, Levi Fellers, Archibald S. Rife, David W. Koiner, John W. Hamilton, Edwin Evans, Lilburn Stout, George Towberman, David Cullen, H. H. Peck, Benjamin G. Patterson, William M. Guy, Bolivar Christian, 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, Jacob Keller, Elias L. Dull, Capt. Eyres, Jacob Hoover, Captain Jno. Greiner, Captain William O. Binkle, Captain Horman, William L. Heiser, Cyrus H. Hunter, William Bowars, Francis B. Careon, Captain Todd, B. F. Michael, Job Couger, Captain Clarke, Albert Whitmore, Andrew J. Silling, Daniel Shue, Samuel Andrew, Dennis Michael, Elijah Michael, I. H. Hite, Frank Shuey, Robert Mitchell, Thomas Shelton, John B. Hawpe, Jas. Cochran, Jas. R. Paris, Robert McFarland, William H. Randolph, C. B. Adkins, Edwards Heiser, James Crawford, Alfred H. Campbell, C. C. Bear, John D. Summers, George Bowers, Mordecai Smith, Robert B. Dunlap, Robert Carnon, Frank Gilkeson, William S. Sproul, P. B. Hogshead, Robert Lilli, Samuel H. Templeton)

Entertainments of the Week
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Summary: There have been numerous events at Union Hall, including comedians Mr. and Mrs. Drew, and spritualist Mrs. French
(Names in announcement: Mr. Frank Drew, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. French)

Ladies' Fair
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Summary: Reports on fair to be held by Ladies of the Presbyterian Church on 6/1/1858.

Inclined to Back
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Summary: Some of the men who enlisted in the army are apparently unhappy and want to return home.

Acts of Assembly
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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: Major McCue)

The New Market House
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Summary: Statement from Staunton Common Council describing the reasons for expanding the Market House, emphasizing greater opportunities for merchants and customers.

Picnic
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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
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Summary: Announces elections to be held 6/3/1858.
(Names in announcement: B. CrawfordEsq.)

Whiskey and Tobacco!
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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
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Summary: Following announcement in "Advocate," people in Charlottesville are buying meat from Mr. Harman in Staunton.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Harman)

Episcopal Convention
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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
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Summary: County court appoints new election commissioners.
(Names in announcement: William Guy, Joseph Mann, W. W. Montgomery, R. Hodge, Jacob Beck, Thomas E. Montgomery)

Card Writers
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Summary: Announcement for Messrs. Crowley and Chandlee, card-writers, who are staying at the Virginia Hotel

Declines
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Summary: Thornton Berry declines candidacy for Justice of hte Peace in the First District.
(Names in announcement: Thornton Berry)

Greenville Disrtict
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Summary: Announces John J. Larew's candidacy for re-election as Constable for the Greenville District.
(Names in announcement: John J. Larew)

Announcements
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Summary: Announces candidates for Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Court Clerk, Constable, Commissioner of Revenue, and Surveyor
(Names in announcement: Rudolph Turk, Peter G. Steele, Nicholas C. Kinney, James Cochran, Jefferson Kinney, John D. Imboden, Thomas P. Wilson, J. H. Crawford, Thomas Marshall, M. S. Cease, E. M. Cushing, A. B. Lightner, Thomas M. Donoho, A. D. Trotter)