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Staunton Spectator: August 17, 1858 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

What Will They Do Now?
(Column 1)

Summary: Discusses Kansas situation following rejection of Lecompton Constitution.

Committee of Investigation
(Column 1)

Summary: Restates suggestion that County Court appoint a committee to investigate county finances at its next meeting.

The Churchville Mails
(Column 3)

Summary: Reports complaints about mail delivery to Churchville.

Stabbing Affray
(Column 3)

Summary: Henry Stofer, a young man from Staunton, stabbed Henry Ramsey four or five times during an argument between the two on 8/9/1858. Ramsey was seriously wounded, and claimed that the attack was without provocation. Stofer was placed in jail.
(Names in announcement: Henry Stofer, Henry Ramsey)

Break Down
(Column 3)

Summary: Central Railroad was delayed on 8/13/1858 due to a mechanical problem near Craigsville.

New Flour
(Column 3)

Summary: New flour is selling in Staunton for $3.50-$4.50 per barrel.

Died
(Column 7)

Summary: Margaret Ellen Stover, 9, died on 8/12/1858. Only child of David W. and Elizabeth J. Stover.
(Names in announcement: Margaret Ellen Stover, David W. Stover, Elizabeth J. Stover)

Trailer: Vindicator and Rock. Reg. please copy.