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Staunton Spectator: March , 1870 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

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Summary: The paper thanks William Milnes, Jr., Commissioner of Patents for 1864, for his recent report.
(Names in announcement: William MilnesJr.)

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Summary: William Milnes, Jr., Congressional representative for the district including Augusta, subscribed $60,000 to the stock of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company. "This is the way to show faith by works."
(Names in announcement: William MilnesJr.)

Panorama
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Summary: Bullard's Panorama of New York City was exhibited in the Town Hall. "This Panorama enables persons to see the greater part of the 'Empire City' without cost of travel. It takes the spectator the distance of 41 miles through the streets of New York City showing the business, bustle and confusion of city life, 700 horses and carriages and 10,000 persons, processions, military companies, bands of music, shipping, steamers, etc."

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Summary: The fair grounds will be open to the public during the summer. Superintendent William A. Pratt planted 700 trees there, and "in a few years, it will be one of the most lovely places imaginable."
(Names in announcement: William A. Pratt)

Appointments by the Governor
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Summary: Governor Walker made a number of appointments for Staunton and Augusta. Staunton Councilmen: W. M. Allen, George Baylor, James W. Crawford, Robert G. Bickle, James H. Waters, J. H. Blackley, A. F. Gilkeson, William B. Kayser, William A. Burke, William J. Nelson, W. S. McChesney, and P. B. Hoge. Justices of the Peace for Augusta: William J. Nelson, Henry Harrison, J. C. Marquis, F. M. Young, B. O. Ferguson, George B. Rusmisel, A. A. McPheeters, William H. Cale, L. Bumgardner, W. T. Rush, William Caldwell, James W. Patrick, James G. Patterson, Thomas S. Hogshead, Jacob Trevv, Philip Airheart, John S. Guy, Samuel C. Wilson.
(Names in announcement: W. M. Allen, George Baylor, James W. Crawford, Robert G. Bickle, James H. Waters, J. H. Blackley, A. F. Gilkeson, William B. Kayser, William A. Burke, William J. Nelson, W. S. McChesney, P. B. Hoge, William J. Nelson, Henry Harrison, J. C. Marquis, F. M. Young, B. O. Ferguson, George B. Rusmisel, A. A. McPheeters, William H. Cale, L. Bumgardner, W. T. Rush, William Caldwell, James W. Patrick, James G. Patterson, Thomas S. Hogshead, Jacob Trevv, Philip Airheart, John S. Guy, Samuel C. Wilson)

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Summary: The Rev. H. H. Kennedy of Baltimore, who was appointed pastor of Staunton's Southern Methodist Congregation, began his duties last Sunday. "He fills the sacred desk with grace and elegance, and speaks fervently, rapidly, and distinctly." The Rev. J. H. Waugh will preach next week.
(Names in announcement: Rev. H. H. Kennedy, Rev. J. H. Waugh)

Deaths
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Summary: Mrs. Mary V. Houff, wife of John F. Houff, died suddenly near Staunton on March 19th. She was 20 years old.
(Names in announcement: Mary V. Houff, John F. Houff)