The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-29
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Mary j. stratton.

Alter a long and pdinful Illness, MIS-.
Mary j. Stratton died at hall past twelve
o'clock Sunday night al her residence. No.
al north seventh street
Mrs. Stratton was In the S5th year of
her age. and was the widow OF the late
Moseley l.. Stratton. and the mother Of
DR.. Thomas l.. Stratton and Capt. j.
Taylor Stratton. adjutant OF Lee Camp.
Confederate Veterans.
She was a devoted Christian. and her
life and works were well known n ad-
mired by all her numerous friends and
acquaintance.
Many people called yesterday morning
at the late residence OF Mrs. Stratton TO
offer their sympathy at her death TO her
sons.
The funeral will take place at II o'clock
this morning from her late home, No. I'll
north Seventh street. and the interment
will be made in Shockoe Cemetery.
DIR. W. q. Starr Will conduct the fune-
raj ceremonies.
The pali-bearers are Messrs. Luke
Harvey, James 4. Gray. Charles W.
Hunter. Judson b. Wood. w. r. Free
man. f. Leslie Spence. John A. Booker,
and George w. Libby.
John Carey. sr.
Mr.. John Carey. Sr.. died at o'clock
Sunday afternoon at the Old Dominion
Hospital. In The 5sth year OF his age after
an illness Of some weeks.
Mr.. carey was born in North Carolina,
but bad lived in Richmond for about
forty years. He was a moulder by trade
and worked for a long time with the
Watt Pillow Company.
He was attached 10 Steam er Company,
No. 4. OF the Richmond Fire Department
for about fifteen years, leaving the SER
vice about ten years ago.
Mr.. Carey married Miss Lucy Davis
who died about five years ago. lie Is
survived by three daughters and two
sons. all of whom are grown and live IN
Richmond.
They are Mrs. r. L. Gill. Miss Mamie
y. Carey, John A., Allie, and Miss Matte
Carey.
Mr.. Carey was a member OF Virginia
Lodge. No. 2. Knights OF Pythias, and
Elba Beneficial Society.
The funeral services will be held from
his late residence. at No. 500 north First
street. at 10 O'Clock this morning. and
the interment Will be in lakewood.
Mr.. Richard o.. Norris.
One of the Oldest. best known ano moss
highly esteemed citizens OF Louisa diec
on Saturday last in the person OF Ny
Richard O.. Morris. at MS nome HAWK
wood" in that county.
He was seventy-four years OF age, ana
lived all of his long and useful lie IN
Louisa. Mr.. Morris leaves a WIDOW, "h.
was Miss Julia Watson. a daughter OF
the late DR.. George Watson. of Richmond
and six sons. Messrs. George w, Fred
erick c., DR.. Thomas n. ", Richard o.
Jr.. Julian. and William Morris-all resi-
dent in Louisa. -
His only daughter. Annie. Marie Mr..
r-.~.L <-l1ruap Ir and died TWO
years ago.
The funeral services. which were held
at 6 =. NJ. Sunday at ST. johns church,
in Louisa, near Trevillian's Station, were
conducted by the Rev. MI tHW'r'
dolph Jones, and the numerous congresa-
ton testified to the nlgn rceaId a. ....e.
Mr.. Morris was held.
The interment was made in the church
yard of ST. Johns.
Mrs. o. A. Crenshaw. Of Richmond. Is a
sister OF the late Mr.. Richard O. Morris.
and went from Richmond 10 attend his
funeral.
With her went Mrs. Lindsay Walker
the Misses Archer. and Major Robert s.
Archer. of Richmond, all OF whom return
ed home yesterday.
Robert X. Dixson.
Robert Richardson Dixson, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Dixson. died
Sunday evening at 1855 O'Clock. at their
residence. No. 2ccs Q street.
The little boy was only nine months OF
age.
The funeral took place at 5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. Rev. DR.. Vanderslice Of
floating. and the interment was In Oak
wood.
Richard Abbott.
C~ULPEPER, VA, June S.-Spec!ai.-
Richard Abbott. one Of the oldest citizens
of Culpeper. died at his residence. OIL
Main street. this morning. He was abouf
eighty-'wo years Of age. and was a tailor
by trade.
During his long residence here he has
accumulated considerable property.