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Staunton Vindicator: October 9, 1868 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

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Summary: The paper reports the "astounding" news that government expenditures exceed receipts for the present fiscal year by $154,339,202. "Increased debt and probable bankruptcy of the Government are likely to open the eyes of patriots to the dangers of a continuation of Radical rule and policy."

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Summary: The paper reports on ongoing preparations for the Augusta County Fair. Citizens are readying articles, stock, and produce for exhibition. Hotels, boarding houses, and camp grounds are preparing for a crush of visitors. The Ladies' Memorial Association plans to hold a dinner to raise funds.

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Summary: Staunton households receive gas for $7 per thousand.

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Summary: Robert Terrell, Samuel Sterling, Thomas K. Durborraw, and Joseph L. Paxton have been appointed Internal Revenue Storekeepers for the 6th Virginia District.
(Names in announcement: Robert Terrell, Samuel Sterling, Thomas K. Durborraw, Joseph L. Paxton)

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Summary: Maj. Thomas Awde, a long-time merchant in Waynesboro, opened a new dry goods store in that place. The paper praises his character and expertise.
(Names in announcement: Maj. Thomas Awde)

The Staunton Lyceum
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Summary: The Staunton Lyceum elected officers and agreed upon topics for their first meetings. They will debate whether the scriptural maxim of non-resistance should be taken literally and whether or not it is wise for parents to leave a rich inheritance to their children.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. I. Miller, George B. Taylor, James A. Latane, John L. Clarke, Maj. J. Marshall Hanger, Col. Bolivar Christian, Prof. Pike Powers, Col. George Baylor)

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Summary: The paper refutes the Rockingham Register's assertion that the penetration of the Manassas Gap Railroad into the Valley has hurt Augusta's trade. "The business done through our depot this fall is as large as at any time since the war. After our farmers get through seeding, this will be one of the busiest seasons we have had for years."

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Summary: Madame Ruhl and her "accomplished troupe of vocalists" will perform tonight at the Masonic Hall.

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Summary: The paper reports that George Alexander, "a crippled Confederate," is looking for work as a house painter. He comes recommended by A. H. H. Stuart, Col. John B. Baldwin, and John B. Scherer.
(Names in announcement: George Alexander, A. H. H. Stuart, Col. John B. Baldwin, John B. Scherer)

Married
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Summary: Maj. Houston Hall of Augusta and Miss Emmie E. Moseley, daughter of the late Dr. William P. Moseley of Buckingham, were married at Wheatland, the residence of the bride's mother, on September 23rd by the Rev. Thomas N. Johnson.
(Names in announcement: Maj. Houston Hall, Emmie E. Moseley, Dr. William P. Moseley, Rev. Thomas N. Johnson)

Married
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Summary: A. H. Shury of Augusta and Miss Eliza J. Arbogast of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, were married at Traveler's Repose in West Virginia on September 29th by the Rev. Mr. Joyce.
(Names in announcement: A. H. Shury, Eliza J. Arbogast, Rev. Joyce)

Married
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Summary: A. G. Bolton and Miss Sarah C. Trusler were married near Stuart's Draft on September 24th by the Rev. W. R. Stringer.
(Names in announcement: A. G. Bolton, Sarah C. Trusler, Rev. W. R. Stringer)

Married
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Summary: Daniel P. Whitesell and Mrs. Mary E. Davis were married near Staunton on October 1st by the Rev. W. R. Stringer.
(Names in announcement: Daniel P. Whitesell, Mary E. Davis, Rev. W. R. Stringer)

Died
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Summary: Phillip Keesey died suddenly near Middlebrook on September 24th. He was 69 years old.
(Names in announcement: Phillip Keesey)