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Staunton Vindicator: October 8, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

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Summary: The Augusta County Fair is approaching and the paper urges Staunton's citizens to work hard to prepare for the large crowds from Augusta and adjoining counties that are expected. "The ladies can do more in less time than gentlemen and we shall expect to see the exhibiting rooms splendidly adorned with the work of their hands. Ladies of Augusta see to it that you win the laurels which Augusta's sons so greatly delight in seeing you wear."

Augusta County Fair
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Summary: The paper prints the program distributed by the executive committee for the Augusta County Fair.
(Names in announcement: John B. Baldwin, William A. Burke, E. W. Bayly)

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Summary: The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore accepted the invitation of the Mayor and Council of Staunton to visit during the fair.

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Summary: William A. Burke has been appointed agent for the Virginia State Agricultural Society.
(Names in announcement: William A. Burke)

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Summary: A daily train will run between Charlottesville and Staunton during the fair.

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Summary: The Staunton Musical Association will give a concert at the chapel of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute. They will perform the cantata "The Haymakers."

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Summary: Mr. Scheffer, outgoing proprietor of the Virginia Hotel, held a farewell oyster supper.
(Names in announcement: Scheffer)

Married
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Summary: S. M. Taylor of Staunton and Miss Rebecca Brown of Augusta were married near Swoope's Depot on September 30th by the Rev. William E. Baker.
(Names in announcement: S. M. Taylor, Rebecca Brown, Rev. William E. Baker)

Married
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Summary: Joseph M. Kunkle and Miss Fannie A. McCutchen, daughter of the late Robert McCutchen, were married at Shemariah on September 22nd by the Rev. H. Gilmore.
(Names in announcement: Joseph M. Kunkle, Fannie A. McCutchen, Robert McCutchen, Rev. H. Gilmore)

Married
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Summary: John H. Shirey and Miss Nannie S. White, both of Augusta, were married in New Market on September 23rd by the Rev. J. A. Snyder.
(Names in announcement: John H. Shirey, Nannie S. White, Rev. J. A. Snyder)

Married
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Summary: Peter W. Dickman and Miss Bell Mc. Mackey were married near Buffalo Gap on September 23rd by the Rev. J. A. Snyder.
(Names in announcement: Peter W. Dickman, Bell Mc. Mackey, Rev. J. A. Snyder)

Died
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Summary: M. French died in Staunton on October 6th.
(Names in announcement: M. French)