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Staunton Spectator: September 14, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Meeting of the Legislature--Installation of Gov. Walker as Provisional Governor and Jno. F. Lewis as Lieut-Governor
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Summary: Governor-elect Walker and Lieut-Governor-elect Lewis will be sworn-in on October 5th.

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Summary: Prof. Baker, "the celebrated glass-blower," has been exhibiting his work in Staunton. "The dexterity with which he forms ships, birds, all kind of animals, &c., is truly astonishing."
(Names in announcement: Prof. Baker)

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Summary: Mr. B. M. Clinedinst, "the prince of photographers," refitted his Art Gallery in the Burwell Building, and is ready "to take pictures in the very highest style of the art."

Gipsies
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Summary: A group of Gypsies "made a raid on Staunton" and have set up encampments around the town. "There are quite a number of them, of both sexes, and all sizes and colors. They created considerable stir on the streets, as this is the first visit we have had from this class of 'carpet-baggers' for a number of years."

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Summary: Gen. J. Bankhead Magruder addressed the citizens of Staunton in the dining room of the Virginia Hotel on "Mexico, Maximilian and Carlotta."

The Catholic Fair
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Summary: The Catholic Fair in Staunton was a great success. The church raised between $800 and $900 toward rebuilding the school rooms of St. Francis Church, which had been destroyed by fire. The "every ticket a prize" policy was wildly popular.

Married
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Summary: Charles R. Bush and Miss Virginia Pierce of Augusta were married near Pleasant Grove on September 2nd by the Rev. A. A. P. Neil.
(Names in announcement: Charles R. Bush, Virginia Pierce, Rev. A. A. P. Neil)

Married
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Summary: James H. Dooley of Richmond and Miss Sallie O. May, formerly of Lunenburg, were married at the Staunton residence of Maj. Eider on September 11th by the Rev. Father Weed.
(Names in announcement: James H. Dooley, Sallie O. May, Maj. Eider, Father Weed)

Married
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Summary: Joseph F. Kent of Wythe and Miss Virginia F. Preston of Staunton were married at the residence of John B. Baldwin on September 11th.
(Names in announcement: Joseph F. Kent, Virginia F. Preston, John B. Baldwin)

Married
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Summary: John M. Baylor and Miss Trusie K. Clemmer, both from near Middlebrook, were married on September 9th by the Rev. J. Lantz.
(Names in announcement: John M. Baylor, Trusie K. Clemmer, Rev. J. Lantz)

Deaths
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Summary: Mr. Amos Crosby died at his residence near Spring Hill on August 30th. He was 83 years old. "For more than 40 years the deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. He did much for the cause of his divine Master and the church of his choice, but the toilsome strife is over."
(Names in announcement: Amos Crosby)

Deaths
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Summary: Ella Shiplett, daughter of Givens and Elliz Shiplett, died on August 30th. She was one year old. A poem of mourning accompanied the notice.
(Names in announcement: Ella Shiplett, Givens Shiplett, Elliz Shiplett)