Valley of the Shadow
Newspapers (1857–1870)

Staunton Spectator

April 8, 1857
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Report on "Outrages of Brigham Young."

Withdrawal of Major Anderson

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SS learned from an article in the Vindicator that Anderson has declined his nomination by the Democrats. Wonders who they will choose now, says that Vindicators indignation toward the SS is misplaced.

Names in Announcement:
Major Anderson

Important to Farmers

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Calls readers attention to Fontaine's letter in col. 4. Reduction in railroad rates makes production and export of produce more profitable.

Names in Announcement:
Col. Fontaine

Narrow Escape

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On 4/3/57, one son accidentally hit another son of Johnson's in the head with an axe.

Names in Announcement:
Wm. B. Johnson

Consecration

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New Episcopal church in Staunton being consecrated on 4/8/57

Names in Announcement:
Bishop John

Reduced Freight on Hay and Potatoes

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Extract of minutes of Board of Directors Meeting of Virginia Central Railroad, 3/30/57. More cars for cattle, lower transport rates for hay and potatoes.

Names in Announcement:
J. Garrett; F. Fontaine

Colonizing Virginia

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Report on a group from Mass supposedly planning to colonize eastern Virginia. SS thinks its a hoax.

The Crops

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The dry winter didn't look promising for the wheat crop, but some recent rain and sunshine should result in an abundant harvest.

For the Spectator

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Letter nominating Gamble to represent Augusta in the state Assembly.

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By Many Voters; Spring Hill, April 5, 1857

Names in Announcement:
Dr. Robert Gamble
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Married

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Weaver to Davis, on 3/12/57

Names in Announcement:
Rev. J. Killian; John Weaver; Mrs. Sally Davis

Married

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David to Demper, on 3/24/57

Names in Announcement:
Rev. J. Killian; Zachariah David; Lucy Ann Demper

Married

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Douglas to Furr, 3/18/57.

Names in Announcement:
G. W. Statton; Horace B. Douglas; Mary Furr

Married

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Bailey to Bumpass, on 3/25/57

Names in Announcement:
G. W. Statton; James D. T. Bailey; Sally G. Bumpass

Married

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Dinkle to Crickenberger, 3/19/57

Names in Announcement:
Rev. H. Wetzel; Peter Dinkle; Lydia Crickenberger

Married

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Cummins to Withers, 3/24/57.

Names in Announcement:
Rev. W. W. Trimble; Andrew R. Cummins; Sarah A. Withers; George Withers

Died

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Died on 3/29/57

Names in Announcement:
Peter Eckle

Died

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Age 77, died on 3/28/57

Names in Announcement:
Christian Bauerman

Died

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Martha, age 29, died on 4/3/57

Names in Announcement:
Martha Jane Craig; May B. Craig; Col. Franklin McCue

Died

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Hannah, in Waynesboro, on 3/1/57. Long obituary. Good Christian woman, etc.

Names in Announcement:
Hannah W. Waddell; John Estill; Dr. Livingston Waddell
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