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Valley Virginian: December 24, 1868 Go To Page : 1 | 2 |

Learn a Trade
(Column 03)

Summary: Article urging young men to learn a good trade.

An Abominable Nuisance
(Column 01)

Summary: The paper calls on the "town authorities" to take action against what they call the "gangs of worthless lounging, vulgar niggers that congregate on the corners of the streets Sabbath after Sabbath, completely blockading the sidewalks, rendering it almost impossible for gentlemen and ladies to pass on their way to and from church."

Christmas
(Column 01)

Summary: The paper describes the anticipation children are feeling for Christmas day.

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: John E. Rippetoe of Augusta and Miss Ella V. Stafford of Staunton were married in Staunton on December 17th by the Rev. John L. Clarke.
(Names in announcement: John E. Rippetoe, Ella V. Stafford, John L. Clarke)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: William H. H. Frenger of Staunton and Miss Sadie Rigby of Pittsburgh, were married at the Central Presbyterian Church in Alleghany City, Pa., by the Rev. Thomas X. Orr on December 7th.
(Names in announcement: William H. H. Frenger, Sadie Rigby, Thomas X. Orr)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: William Hart, formerly of Louisiana, and Miss Nancy Fultz of McGaheysville, were married on December 10th by the Rev. William J. Miller.
(Names in announcement: William Hart, Nancy Fultz, Rev. William J. Miller)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: John W. Stover and Miss Elizabeth C. Livick, both of Augusta, were married near Staunton on December 17th by the Rev. J. I. Miller.
(Names in announcement: John W. Stover, Elizabeth C. Livick, Rev. J. I. Miller)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: Samuel Forrer of Augusta and Miss Sallie E. Deyerle, daughter of Joseph Deyerle of Roanoke, were married near New Salem on November 18th by the Rev. Dabney Ball.
(Names in announcement: Samuel Forrer, Sallie E. Deyerle, Joseph Deyerle, Rev. Dabney Ball)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: G. Lewis Dull and Miss Sue V. Bowman, both of Augusta, were married at the residence of the bride's father on December 16th by the Rev. A. A. J. Bushong.
(Names in announcement: G. Lewis Dull, Sue V. Bowman, Rev. A. A. J. Bushong)

Marriages
(Column 03)

Summary: D. East Beard and Miss Annie Rusmisle, both of Augusta, were married at Middlebrook on December 17th by the Rev. Ellis H. Jones.
(Names in announcement: D. East Beard, Annie Rusmisle, Rev. Ellis H. Jones)

Deaths
(Column 03)

Summary: Elizabeth Houff died on December 11th. She was 61 years old.
(Names in announcement: Elizabeth Houff)