20 Jun 1871
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Newspaper
Petersburg Index
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1871
Page
1
Petersburg and Madison Co. announce low market rates on a wide range of groceries and liquors. Stock includes flour sugar coffee syrup bacon lard herring mackerel and molasses with multiple brands and grades. Reed through passes and shop early for best selection and prices.
George Alfred Townsend recounts a Salt Lake City tale of Nebi Gibbons, a pious husband. Mary Ann and Susan press for a second wife, maneuvering through church counsel and social scrutiny. Gibbons marries another woman, prompting family disruption and further elopements amid Virginia ballrooms and Southern social life.
Fragmentary obituary sketch traces Vallandigham born 1822 New Linbun Ohio educated at Jefferson College. Notes Ohio legislator editor of Dayton Lageiter 1837 1849 lawyer author and politician member of Cincinnati convention and U S Congress. Mentions court martial and exile episode and later political support.
A wide display of dry goods, notions, and millinery features silk and wool fabrics, lace and trimming bundles, broadcloths, linens, and linens yardages with prices. The catalog highlights Japanese silk, Grenadines, silks, piques, linens, and lace, plus a large ladies millinery department with crimped hats and new accessories. Quantities, colors, and special values are emphasized for traveling suits, gowns, and everyday wear.
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