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Staunton Spectator: July 13, 1858 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

The Name of Our County
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Summary: Discusses how Augusta County got its name and what significance the name carries.

A New Operation in Banking
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Summary: Richmond broker has sought vengeance against the Cenrtal Bank in Staunton by changing the system of exchanging specie for checks.

The County Levy
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Summary: County levy was $730 higher in 1858 than 1857.
(Names in announcement: M. H. McCue)

Umbrella Found
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Summary: Umbrella found on streets of Staunton on 7/7/1858. Owner sought.

Hustings Court
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Summary: Grand jury adjourned on 7/7/1858 after a lengthy session. Article faded and only partially legible.

Beautiful Pictures
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Summary: Messrs. Peet & Webber operate a photography business, taking both photographs and ambrotypes. Peet also colors photographs. Their shop is on Main St., adjoining R.G. Bickle's store.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Peet, Mr. Webber, Captain Stephenson, Mr. R. G. Bickle)

Killed
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Summary: Slave boy belonging to Dr. H.J. Churchman was killed when Churchman's horse kicked him in the stomach.
(Names in announcement: Dr. H. J. Churchman)

Stribling Springs
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Summary: Stribling Springs had eighty visitors on 7/9/1858.

Dividents
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Summary: Bank of the Valley declared an annual dividend of 4%; the Central Bank's dividens were 3 1/4%; the Bank of Winchester's dividends were 3%.

Temperance Meeting
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Summary: Sons of Temperance will hold 4th County Temperance Convention in Churchville on 7/31/1858.

Married
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Summary: Henry J. Harlow of Waynesboro married to Martha J. Dinkel, of Mt. Crawford, Rockingham County, by Rev. J.N. Davis on 7/1/1858.
(Names in announcement: Henry J. Harlow, Martha J. Dinkel, Rev. J. N. Davis)

Died
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Summary: Richard A. Beadsoe, 1, died on 7/10/1858. Son of Aaron T. Beadsoe
(Names in announcement: Richard A. Beadsoe, Aaron T. Beadsoe)

Died
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Summary: Mary B. Kenney, 73, died on 7/10/1858 at residence of Alexander Gardner, Esq. Widow of Robert Kenney
(Names in announcement: Mary B. Kenney, Robert Kenney, Alexander GardnerEsq.)

Died
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Summary: Robert Snapp, Esq., 62, died on 7/7/1858. Followed by lengthy obituary.
(Names in announcement: Robert Snapp)