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Staunton Vindicator: October 26, 1866 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

A True Wife
(Column 6)

Summary: The article identifies the key characteristics of a "true wife."

[No Title]
(Column 1)

Summary: With the Radicals intent on pushing through their program, as evidenced by the strife in Baltimore, the editors suggest that the president might have to intervene militarily to rein them in.

[No Title]
(Column 2)

Summary: Refuting the position proposed by "a great many Southern newspapers" that southerners should ignore political affairs for the time being and concentrate on "their material fortunes" instead, the article argues that this advice would lead to northern indifference.

Singular Incident
(Column 4)

Summary: Reports that the prosecutor involved in a South Carolina murder trial sought to introduce the testimony of blacks to convict a white man accused of killing another white man. The judge denied the request, however.

Local Items
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Summary: The Circuit Court for Augusta will meet next Thursday, reports the article. Five criminal cases will be heard, including one white man was charged with rape, another with "housebreaking with intent to commit larceny," and two black men who face charges for "burglary and housebreaking." In addition, a larger than usual amount of civil business is expected to be conducted.

Local Items
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Summary: Notes that several individuals were arrested last week for hitching and feeding their horses on the streets. As it was their first offense, the men were freed after paying costs.

Local Items
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Summary: Warns readers that the Christian's Creek bridge on Waynesboro Road is in "dangerous condition" and is in desperate need of repair.

Local Items
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that Col. William Allan left Staunton last week bound for Lexington where he will become a professor at Washington College. Allan had only recently returned from his trip from the western states.
(Names in announcement: Col. William Allan)

Local Items
(Column 1)

Summary: Announces the permanent formation of the Staunton Lyceum and the selection of its officers.
(Names in announcement: Col. Bolivar Christian, Rev. J. C. Wheat, William Nelson, Charles Young)

Local Items
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Summary: Relates that Dr. Cyrus Alexander, of Waynesboro, sold his house, formerly known as the "'Old Waynesboro Hotel,'" to Johnathan Dettor, of Albemarle, for $1,800.
(Names in announcement: Dr. Cyrus Alexander)

Local Items
(Column 1)

Summary: Announces that H. Ker sold his house and lost, located beside D. A. Kayser's residence, to Bryan Hoge for $3,400
(Names in announcement: H. Ker, D. A. Kayser, Bryan Hoge)

Married
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Summary: On Oct. 4, Elbert Brunt and Mary Frame, both of Augusta County, were married by Rev. J. W. Grimm.
(Names in announcement: Elbert Brunt, Mary Frame, Rev. J. W. Grimm)

Married
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Summary: On Oct. 11, Jacob Argenbright and Maggie Dunlap were married by Rev. J. W. Grimm.
(Names in announcement: Jacob Argenbright, Maggie Dunlap, Rev. J. W. Grimm)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: On Oct. 18, George Smith and Elizabeth G. Rife were married by Rev. G. W. Statton.
(Names in announcement: George Smith, Elizabeth G. Rife, Rev. G. W. Stratton)

Married
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Summary: On Oct. 8, William H. Rown and Martha F. Trayer were married by Rev. James E. Armstrong.
(Names in announcement: William H. Rown, Martha F. Trayer, Rev. James E. Armstrong)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: On Oct. 16, Thomas Rankin and Margaret Smith were married by Rev. James E. Armstrong.
(Names in announcement: Thomas Rankin, Margaret Smith, Rev. James E. Armstrong)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: On Sept. 6, John F. Alexander and Barbara A. Silvey, daughter of John Silvey, were married by Rev. W. W. Trimble.
(Names in announcement: John F. Alexander, Barbara A. Silvey, John Silvey, Rev. W. W. Trimble)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: On Sept. 19, Maj. A. B. Stuart, of Rockbridge County, and Susan Eidson were married by Rev. W. W. Trimble.
(Names in announcement: Maj. A. B. Stuart, Susan Eidson, Rev. W. W. Trimble)

Married
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Summary: On Oct. 10, William H. Hardy and Mary E. Garges, of Lexington, were married by Rev. P. H. Whisner. The ceremony took place at the residence of Mary Laughlin.
(Names in announcement: William H. Hardy, Mary E. Garges, Rev. P. H. Whisner, Mary Laughlin)

Married
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Summary: On Sept. 27, William A. McCorkle and Agnes R. Davidson were married by Rev. A. L. Hogshead.
(Names in announcement: William A. McCorkle, Agnes R. Davidson, Rev. A. L. Hogshead)

Married
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Summary: On Oct. 18, John Lotts and Ann E. Hicks were married by Rev. E. P. Phelps.
(Names in announcement: John Lotts, Ann E. Hicks, Rev. E. P. Phelps)

Married
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Summary: On Oct. 4, Robert Dickens, of the District of Columbia, and Mary E. Letchew were married by Rev. H. Getzendonner.
(Names in announcement: Robert Dickens, Mary E. Letchew, Rev. H. Getzendonner)

Died
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Summary: On Oct. 21, W. C. Graham, 56, died of dropsy. Graham was a professor at the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute for 24 years.
(Names in announcement: W. C. Graham)

Died
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Summary: On Oct. 3, Lewis Keller, 74, died at his residence in Churchville.
(Names in announcement: Lewis Keller)

Died
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Summary: J. A. Cummings died at his father's house on South River. He was 26 years old.
(Names in announcement: J. A. Cummings)

Died
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Summary: On Oct. 21, Maggie E., daughter of G. C. and Maggie E. Yeakle, died. She was five months old.
(Names in announcement: Maggie E. Yeakle, G. C. Yeakle, Maggie E. Yeakle)