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Staunton Spectator: June 15, 1858 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Married
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Summary: Jacob J. Myers, of Augusta County, married to Sarah J. Taylor by Rev. James Beaty on 6/1/1858.
(Names in announcement: Jacob J. Myers, Sarah J. Taylor, Rev. James Beaty)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: John F. Lucas, of Augusta, married to Catharine Taylor, of Rockbridge, by Rev. James Beaty on 6/1/1858. Bride daughter of Mr. Geo. W. Taylor.
(Names in announcement: John F. Lucas, Catharine Taylor, Rev. James Beaty, George W. Taylor)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: Dr. Thos. H. Kinney, of Staunton, married to Mary T. Pollard, of Hanover County, by Rev. Thos. Hooper on 6/2/1858. Bride daughter of Wm. T.H. Pollard, Esq.
(Names in announcement: Dr. Thomas H. Kinney, Mary T. Pollard, Rev. Thomas Hooper)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: Hon. Samuel Person, of Wilmington, NC, married to Ellen Tyler, of Staunton, by Rev. Dr. Dana, of Alexandria, on 6/9/1858. Wedding held at Trinity Church, Staunton. Bride daughter of Rev. Jos. D. Tyler.
(Names in announcement: Hon. Sameul Person, Ellen Tyler, Rev. Dr. Dana, Rev. Jos. D. Tyler)

Died
(Column 6)

Summary: Elizabeth Bar, 69, died on 6/12/1858. Wife of Jacob Bar, dec'd.
(Names in announcement: Elizabeth Bar, Jacob Bar)

Died
(Column 6)

Summary: Margaret D. White died on 6/11/1858 at the residence of Mr. John Whiting in Montgomery. Wife of Rev. Robert B. White, D.D., Pastor of Staunton Presbyterian Church. Followed by lengthy obituary.
(Names in announcement: Margaret D. White, Rev. Robert B. WhiteD. D., John Whiting)

Trial of Rev. Daniel Downey
(Column 1)

Summary: Discussion of Downey's trial. Article faded and blurry.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Daniel Downey)

Fourth of July
(Column 1)

Summary: Discusses plans for Fourth of July celebrations. Faded and blurry.

Ladies' Fair
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Summary: Announcement of fair and supper to be hosted by ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Union Hall on 6/24/1858.

A Suggestion
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Summary: Mayor of Staunton has received communication from Anna Cora Richie, Vice-Regent of Mr. Vernon Association, suggesting some form of activity on the Fourth of July that will contribute to the Mt. Vernon fund.
(Names in announcement: Anna Cora Richie)

The Temperance Society
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Summary: Compliments boys of Staunton for starting Young Temperance Society under supervision of Rev. G.G. Brooke. Society will be on Wednesday afternoons at 5:00 in Mr. Crank's school room in the basement of the Lutheran Church.
(Names in announcement: Rev. G. G. Brooke, Mr. Crank)

"Bessie Bell Waltz"
(Column 1)

Summary: Announces new piece of music by Prof. A.J. Turner.
(Names in announcement: Prof. A. J. Turner)

The Market
(Column 1)

Summary: Market now has full supplies. Lists prices for certain products.

The Wheat Crop
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Summary: Wheat crop in Augusta may still provide a good yield.