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Valley Virginian: November 25, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Our Railway Connections
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Summary: This article describes the attempts of the people of the Valley to have a railroad built linking the entire length of the Valley to the Potomac River. At first they had hoped that the people of Baltimore would fund the project out of a desire for trade connections. If they do not, however, Virginians will court the interest of Pennsylvania roads.

A Word to our Corporate Authorities
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Summary: The paper renews a plea for improvements to the county road system. They support McAdamizing a number of roads as far as the Staunton corporation line. "The direct advantages to the comfort and business of the town, by increasing the facilities for getting supplies of fuel, hay, grain, and etc., must be obvious to everyone."

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Summary: A Mission, or "Retreat," conducted by the Redemptionist Fathers will begin at Staunton's St. Francis Church on December 5th.

Proceedings of County Court
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Summary: This article lists a number of court cases held before the County Court for the month of November. Included are description of indictments and sentences for three black men. Also included are recently qualified public officials.
(Names in announcement: William Robinson, Hugh A. Glenn, J. J. Christian, Frank Williams, John Minor, R. S. Ridgway, William Bond, W. H. Pelton, James A. Harvey, John W. Reed)

Full Text of Article:

At the November term of our County Court, the following cases were disposed of:

Wm. Robinson, a gentleman of color, indicted for breaking into the store-house of Hugh A. Glenn, was sentenced to one year's confinement in the Penitentiary. The same individual was also tried for assault, with intent to kill, upon J.J. Christian, and had an additional five years added to his sentence, but this verdict was set aside as being excessive.

Frank Williams, of same complexion, indicted for committing rape upon one of Africa's fair daughters, was tried and acquitted. John Minor, also colored, against whom an indictment was found for felonious breaking into the store-house of R.S. Ridgeway, was convicted, and sentenced to one years imprisonment in the penitentiary; but this verdict was also set aside on the account of the absence of the presiding justice when the verdict was brought in. Wm. Boud and W.H. Pelton, indicted for petit larceny, were convicted and sentenced to sixty days in "durance vile."

James A. Harvey qualified and gave bond as a Notary Public under commission of the fate of Governor Wells; and John W. Reed qualified as Deputy Sheriff.

Marriages
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Summary: Obediah Thornton and Miss Hannah M. Tridley, both of Augusta, were married at Buffalo Gap on November 25th.
(Names in announcement: Obediah Thornton, Hannah M. Tridley)

Marriages
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Summary: Cornelius Koiner and Miss Mary Susan Koiner, both of Augusta, were married near Waynesboro on November 25th.
(Names in announcement: Cornelius Koiner, Mary Susan Koiner)

Marriages
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Summary: James M. Crawford and Miss Mary M. Miller, both of Augusta, were married near Mt. Sidney on November 24th.
(Names in announcement: James M. Crawford, Mary M. Miller)

Marriages
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Summary: Franklin Harlow and Miss Mary C. Cross, both of Augusta, were married at Lebanon, White Sulphur Springs on November 25th.
(Names in announcement: Franklin Harlow, Mary C. Cross)

Marriages
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Summary: W. S. Graham and Miss D. Stoutamoir, both of Augusta, were married at Mt. Solon on November 24th by the Rev. John Pinkerton.
(Names in announcement: W. S. Graham, D. Stoutamoir, Rev. John Pinkerton)

Marriages
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Summary: E. G. Peyton and Miss Kate N. Woodward, daughter of J. N. and A. J. Woodward, were married at Willow Spout on November 24th by the Rev. Mr. Wheat.
(Names in announcement: E. G. Peyton, Kate N. Woodward, J. N. Woodward, A. J. Woodward, Rev. Wheat)

Marriages
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Summary: Samuel N. Wilson and Miss Phoebe J. Thompson, both of Augusta, were married near Churchville on November 24th.
(Names in announcement: Samuel N. Wilson, Phoebe J. Thompson)

Marriages
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Summary: James F. Taylor of Staunton and Miss Mattie A. Jordan, daughter of Albert Jordan, were married on November 18th at the residence of the bride's father near Warm Springs, Bath County, by the Rev. S. Rider.
(Names in announcement: James F. Taylor, Mattie A. Jordan, Rev. S. Rider)

Marriages
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Summary: T. Bullett Harrison and Mary Boykin Williams, daughter of David R. Williams and formerly of South Carolina, were married at the residence of the bride's father near Staunton on November 16th by the Rev. J. A. Latane.
(Names in announcement: T. Bullett Harrison, Mary Boykin Williams, David R. Williams, Rev. J. A. Latane)