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Staunton Vindicator: October 29, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

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Summary: The Nelson and Augusta Hunting Party has sent back a report of their recent activities. So far, they have taken two bucks and two does.
(Names in announcement: J. R. Merriken, M. Seymore, J. R. Smith, G. L. Geiger)

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Summary: Last Friday, William Robinson, a black man, attempted to rob the store of Hugh Glenn and Co. Two African American men, John J. Christian and Alex Nellons, heard the noise and attempted to stop him. A scuffle ensued in which Christian was struck on the head with a piece of iron. The thief took refuge in a house in Gallowstown where police arrested him after Christian and Nellons stood watch. Robinson was brought before Mayor Allen who committed him to jail until the grand jury could hear his case.
(Names in announcement: William Robinson, Hugh Glenn, John J. Christian, Alex Nellons, Mayor Allen)

Married
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Summary: David E. Strasburg of the Staunton Spectator office and Miss Emma Kite were married on October 21st at the residence of the bride's mother in Rockingham County. "May the noose of friend Davy's sudden departure be but an augury of his continued happiness--may the future to him and his fair bride be bright with the buds of hope and blossoms of reality--may time deal gently with and eternity await with blissful arms this happy pair."
(Names in announcement: David E. Strasburg, Emma Kite)

Married
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Summary: A. G. Mcguffin of Warm Springs and Miss V. C. Clemer, daughter of David Clemer of Augusta, were married on October 12th by the Rev. Harvey Gilmore.
(Names in announcement: A. G. Mcguffin, V. C. Clemer, David Clemer, Rev. Harvey Gilmore)

Married
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Summary: James S. Huffman and Miss Sarah F. Ludwick, daughter of Jacob Ludwick of Rockbridge, were married on October 19th by the Rev. Harvey Gilmore.
(Names in announcement: James S. Huffman, Sarah F. Ludwick, Jacob Ludwick, Rev. Harvey Gilmore)

Married
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Summary: W. F. Fauber and Miss Mary Ann Alexander, daughter of William B. Alexander, were married on October 5th at the residence of the bride's father in Waynesboro by the Rev. C. Beard.
(Names in announcement: W. F. Fauber, Mary Ann Alexander, William B. Alexander, Rev. C. Beard)

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Summary: Rufus Alexander Howdershell of Fauquier and Miss Martha Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Maurice Parker, were married at the residence of the bride's father near Staunton by the Rev. G. Kramer.
(Names in announcement: Rufus Alexander Howdershell, Martha Elizabeth Parker, Maurice Parker, Rev. G. Kramer)

Died
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Summary: Mrs. Isabella K. White died near Sherando on October 17th. She was 24 years old.
(Names in announcement: Isabella K. White)

Died
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Summary: Susan Ella Hite, wife of W. F. Hite, died near Churchville on September 26th.
(Names in announcement: Susan Ella Hite, W. F. Hite)