John Dabney Richmonds Celebrated Confederate Caterer and Family
Richmond's John Dabney, famed for mint juleps and terrapin stew, led Virginia summer catering at White Sulphur and other watering places and served two Civil War era state dinners. He built a substantial Richmond estate, bought his freedom in 1856, and raised nine children who advanced in education and public life.
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Why John Dabney Pays Back His Former Mistress
A recounting of John Dabney the caterer and mixologist who, after the Civil War, fulfilled his promise to repay his former owner. The tale from W P Dabney details how he saved money during bondage, arranged a buyout, and in between war years returned to give $1,000 to his former mistress, cementing his credit in Richmond.
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Scout Master Leo Hopkins Troop Wins Parade Prize
Decoration Day crowds watched a big parade as Scout Master Leo Hopkins led troop 55 with glittering bugles and drums. Judges awarded first prize to troop 55, praising Hopkins as the wonder Master of today and wishing him long life and joy from the boys of tomorrow.
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