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Valley Virginian: June 24, 1868 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Wants of Staunton
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Summary: The paper declares that Staunton is in need of a "first-class ten-pin alley" and a bath-house.

[No Title]
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Summary: The paper declares that the sanitary conditions of Staunton's streets are "horrible" and calls on police and Street Commissioners to enforce regulations.

Wesleyan Female Institute, Staunton
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Summary: The paper prints testimony praising the Wesleyan Female Institute.

[No Title]
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Summary: The ladies of the Methodist Church will hold a three-day fair beginning tomorrow at the town hall.

Commencement Week
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Summary: The paper reports that commencement week has left Staunton's scholars in commotion with exams, and closing exercises.

A Trio of Virginians
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Summary: Maj. A. M. Garber, editor of the Valley Virginian, was one of three Virginians to recently visit Hagerstown.
(Names in announcement: Maj. A. M. Garber)

Origin of Article: Hagerstown Mail

Public Gardens
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Summary: The paper reports that Staunton's Public Gardens are not large enough to meet demand, causing many families to send to Richmond for vegetables. The two hotels and many "first class boarding houses" in town make more garden space necessary.

Marriages
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Summary: William A. Bell of Augusta County and Miss Elizabeth E. Nottingham of Nashville were married in Nashville on June 16th by the Rev. R. F. Bunting. The couple left on the evening train for their "future home in the beautiful Valley of Virginia."
(Names in announcement: William A. Bell, Elizabeth E. Nottingham, Rev. R. F. Bunting)

Deaths
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Summary: William Eagon, formerly of Staunton, died in Canton, MO, of inflammation of the liver. He was 56 years old.
(Names in announcement: William Eagon)

Deaths
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Summary: Miss Elizabth Carson died near Moscow, Augusta County, on June 8th. She was 46 years old.
(Names in announcement: Elizabeth Carson)

Deaths
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Summary: Jacob Dull died in his Augusta residence on June 15th. He was 58 years old.
(Names in announcement: Jacob Dull)