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Valley Virginian: May 20, 1868 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Impeachment
(Column 01)

Summary: The paper announces the acquittal of Andrew Johnson in his impeachment trial.

Fine Wheat
(Column 02)

Summary: Col. Asher Harman is now growing some of the finest wheat ever seen in Augusta on his 40 acre farm.
(Names in announcement: Col. Asher Harman)

Staunton Enterprise
(Column 02)

Summary: Benjamin Crawford received a charter of incorporation to found "The Staunton Manufacturing Company." The company will establish a woolen and cotton factory on the site of the old woolen factory burned by Gen. Hunter in 1864. They will also be able to grind wheat, rye, corn and plaster.
(Names in announcement: Benjamin Crawford, Judge Sheffey)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: George W. Greaver and Eliza Jane Mizer, both of Augusta, were married by the Rev. A. A. J. Bushong on May 7th at the home of the bride's father.
(Names in announcement: George W. Greaver, Eliza Jane Mizer, Rev. A. A. J. Bushong)

Deaths
(Column 03)

Summary: Susan T. Berry, wife of David Berry, died on May 7th near Waynesboro. She was 49 years old.
(Names in announcement: Susan T. Berry, David Berry)