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Staunton Vindicator: August 6, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

The Situation in Virginia
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Summary: Article asserting that Alexander Rives, John B. Baldwin, and A. H. H. Stuart advocate cooperation with Republican officials.
(Names in announcement: Alexander Rives, John B. Baldwin, A. H. H. Stuart)

A Good Thing
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Summary: The paper praises the Bathing Rooms fitted up by F. Schaffer, proprietor of the Virginia Hotel.
(Names in announcement: F. Schaffer)

[No Title]
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Summary: The paper writes a review of the Ames N. O. Circus and Menagerie. The article praises a number of acts including the trapezists, somersault and juggling acts on horseback, a contortionist, the animal acts, and the minstrel concert that included a "life-like delineation of negro character."

Dry
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Summary: The paper reports that the weather has been very dry recently, and that the corn crop is a failure.

[No Title]
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Summary: The paper gives an account of Old John Robinson's Circus that performed in Staunton "to the largest crowd we ever saw under one canvas." The article praises the leaping, tight-rope walking, and various tricks on horseback.

Married
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Summary: James R. Garland and Mrs. Barbara Vines, both of Augusta, were married on August 1st by the Rev. J. I. Miller.
(Names in announcement: James R. Garland, Barbara Vines, Rev. J. I. Miller)

Married
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Summary: John Leckey and Miss Maggie A. Dudley, daughter of R. H. Dudley, were married on July 27th at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. J. Pinkerton.
(Names in announcement: John Leckey, Maggie A. Dudley, R. H. Dudley, Rev. J. Pinkerton)

Married
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Summary: Thomas F. Hall and Miss Martha S. Berry, both of Augusta, were married at Craigsville on July 28th by the Rev. R. P. Kennedy.
(Names in announcement: Thomas F. Hall, Martha S. Berry, Rev. R. P. Kennedy)

Died
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Summary: Stephen V. Ridgeway, son of R. S. and M. L. Ridgeway, died in Staunton on July 18th. He was 6 months old.
(Names in announcement: Stephen V. Ridgeway, R. S. Ridgeway, M. L. Ridgeway)

Died
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Summary: Mrs. Mary Jane Koiner, wife of Kasper Koiner, died on August 3rd at the residence of her husband on South River, Augusta County. She was 40 years old.
(Names in announcement: Mary Jane Koiner, Kasper Koiner)