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Terrible Accident At Work, 1902

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From the Richmond Dispatch, October, 25, 1902,

Jack Burgess, who lives on Oregon Hill, in Richmond, suffered a terrible accident at work in the plant of the Richmond Standard Steel, Spike and Iron Company in Manchester yesterday afternoon. He was operating one of the heading spike machines when he slipped and fell and was thrown around the machinery. His jawbone was broken and he was otherwise hurt.

Dr. E.T. Rucker was called in and did all he could for the injured man.
Mr. Burgess was taken to his home in Richmond, where he was resting quietly this afternoon.

This Jury’s A Terror To City’s Evil Doers, 1902

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From the October 17, 1902 edition of the Richmond Dispatch :

Prisioners in City Jail Seeking Continuences Rather Than Face The Present Composition

The present jury in th Hustings Court is one after the heart of Judge Witt and Commonwealth’s Attorney Richardson. It has gotten such a reputation for giving good long penitentiary terms that all of the prisioners confined in the city jail awaiting trial are seeking to have their cases postponed a month rather than to face it. The prisioners evidently are of the opinion that it would be better to wait another month and save possibly a year or two on Oregon Hill than to be tried during this term of court.

The reference to Oregon Hill is because the state penitentiary used to be here, casting a particular pallor over the whole area. Here is an old picture of it:

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At least part of the wall still exists as part of Ethyl Corporation/Afton Chemical’s complex on Belvidere.

More Richmond Folk Festival Photos

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But first, imagine what used to be on the Festival site- the Gamble’s Hill park and neighborhood and part of Oregon Hill neighborhood, the State Penitentiary, the functioning Tredegar Iron Works and working Kanawha Canal.

Hopefully the Richmond Folk Festival has proven somewhat sustainable (I know I volunteered and dropped my donation in the bucket!) and we will enjoy for years to come. But keep in mind there could be other new developments on the site, like the new Meade WestVAco headquarters. Personally, I keep hoping that the Richmond Transportation Museum idea can be dusted off…

Anyway, on with the photos from a great weekend…

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RFF Last Night With More To Come!

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It’s here!

Seems like just yesterday that I was standing in the Ethyl field with about twenty people taking in crazy Bulgarian wedding music on the very stormy first night of the National Folk Festival’s debut in Richmond.

Last night the second RICHMOND Folk Festival started with the best weather possible and a big crowd. It was truly a beautiful night and it was great to see so many people enjoying themselves while listening to wonderful music.

If you did not make it, don’t fret, the Festival continues today and tomorrow. Don’t forget to buy a Festival t-shirt and drop a donation into the bucket.

A few photos from last night:

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Richmond History Tours of Hollywood Cemetery

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From the Richmond History Center:

Mon.-Sat. (10:00-11:30a) Through October 31st

HIGHLIGHTS OF HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY A walking tour of historic Hollywood Cemetery, final resting place of soldiers, residents and presidents.Meet your guide just beyond the stone building at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets. $10 (Pay your guide on the day of the tour. ) Members: $5

PLUS THIS WEEKEND:

Oct 11 (2-4pm)

HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents.

Meet your guide at the rear of the stone structure at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle Streets. $10 (Pay your guide on the day of the tour. ) Members: $5

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Next Thursday, The Corporation, at WBCH

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Potluck Veggie Dinner and a Documentary at the

William Byrd Community House

Next Thursday, 10/1/09

Hosts: John Richmond and Caroline Cox RSVP Carolion1@yahoo.com or 783-6316

6pm Potluck- please bring a vegetarian dish, w/ plates, cups and silverware to save landfill space

7pm The Corporation – This film psychologically evaluates what kind of “legal person” a Corporation might be…and won 26 international awards and the Audience Choice Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival!

Where to find virgins: go to urban churches

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Yes, the next month will be a busy one, and there are lots of other things to blog about…but in the meantime, I will try to stir up the local internetz by drawing attention to this post:

Where to find virgins: go to urban churches

The Man Who Would be Thursday opines:

…look for someone at a church in an urban area. For example, evangelicals in downtown Toronto are there because they really believe, while those in rural Alberta perhaps less so.

He also adds (and explains why):

…find yourself a cute but not spectacular 22 year old with a bachelor’s degree.

P.S. The biggest indicator that a girl is a virgin is her insistence that she wants a guy who is a virgin himself.

Patience is a Virtue – shop at the BHM for the rewards of the seasons

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Fruit - Thistledown Asian Pears 8.25.09

It is all about seasons and the rhythms of nature here at the Byrd House Market. Our patience is being rewarded by the return of our delicious Gala apples, Asian pears, red and orange carrots, a variety of potatoes, onions, cruciforms and lots of greens! As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend, remember that the market vendors are always working for us to be able to enjoy our local fruits and vegetables, this is no holiday weekend for them. So…. remember to join us on Tuesday, to support the market vendors, shop, grab a bite to eat, meet friends and make new ones at the WBCH, Byrd House Market.
Activities this week: Story telling from 4 to 5 pm, Face painting from 5 to 7 pm. And a surprise child activity. And back by popular demand, music by Bean and John of the P’s & Q’s from 6 to 7 p.m.

Check our blog to see more about what the vendors are bringing to the market: http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/