The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
DEATH OF c. W. BUTTON
CLOSE or TIE CAREER OF A VET
ERAN JOURNALIST.
For MANY Years Editor Of the Lynehburg
Observation-Disclosures Identihsd
with This state.

LYNCHBURG, Va, Dec. 9.-Speciai'-
A telegram was received here to-day an
noun:cing the death of Mr.. Charles W
Button, at his home in AppomattoX, early
this morning. His death had been ef
pected for some days, as ne had been In
a very critical condition from severe
attack of pneumonia. All the family
were present.
Mr.. Button was born In JEFFERSON
county. over seventy-two years ago. and
for number of years his life has been
prominently connected with the Church
and with the history of the state ana
Of the city OF Lynchburg. For long
time ne was engaged in business at Har-
per's Ferry and at one time was post
master at that place. Later III lie ne
removed with his family TO Liberty, now
Bedford City, and was the editor OF tine
Bedford Sentine When this paper
changed hands. he made Lynchburg his
lone. having purchased the NirGnian
from Peters & Shields, who had operated
il up to that time.
AS MEMDEE or THE ASSEMBLY.
Prior to his removal 10 Bedford. he
had been a member of the State Legisla-
ture fer several years. in which body he
was ever regarded as q man of undoubt-
ed ability. As the editor OF the Viz
clnian, Mr.. Button achieved a dis
tinction second TO none in the state, and
at one time was considered the ablest
writer in the Old Dominion. In this
city MIR. Button had always been asso-
ciatcd with nearly every enterprise and
advancement. With his pen he sought
during the war and afterwards In every
way to further the good of his city Snd
his country.
As a member Of the Methodist Protest
ant Church he vas strictly re-
ligious. and. as one prominent
minister remarked this morning. 1t
was seldom that 80 much enthusi-
asm and interest was displayed in religion
by layman. or that so much influence
was welded for good by member OF
the Church as always sgnalized MT
Buttons work as a Christian.
xAHoNE's OPPOSITION.
Under Cleveland's administration the
deceased was appointed postmaster. He
served for short time, but owing TO OPP
position In the Senate, chiefly through
Malone. it was saic. his appointment was
not ratified and Mr.. T. j.. Jennings was
appointed in his stead After that Mr..
Button returned to his editorial labors,
but in few years thereafter the Nir-
einian was sold. The paper from that
time steadily declined In popularity until
finally il lost it's personality and was
merged In the The News. After the
sale Of his paper My Button was not
particularly identified with any business.
He recently moved to his plantation. near
Walkers Ford. Va, and for several
months has made ,hat his home. LiN-
ing. however only few miles from this
city, his familiar parsonage was olteh
seen on the streets.
Mr.. Button married early in life
Miss Zollicoffer. Of Maryland, ana this
lady and four children now survive him.
Only one of his children is married and
that is Mrs. T. l.. Calburne, wife Of the
former pastor OF the Methodist Protest
ant church of this city. The other chill
dren are Charles +. Button and Miss
Lizzie Button we'll known in Lynchburg.
The remains will be brought TO this
city by the Chesapeake and ohio train
tomorrow.
MASLGiR FOR The LYNCHBUBG TEAM.
The Lynchbu1g Baseball Association
has engaged MIR. William \. Smith, Of
Knoxville. Tenn. aS manager OF our team
Tor the next season.
Mr.. smith has been professional play
er for four years ana has a splendid
record a. q basc-balhst. lie was for
TWO years with Ohio and Wisconsin
teams. ard lately with The New Orleans
and Memphis clubs, in the Southern
LeaeUe. OF all the applicants for the
position he is regarded as the best, and
the Association considers itself fortunate
in securing his services. lie was jim the
city to-day. when the contract was closed,
and returned home this afternoon. with
the exception of McKenna, who has been
engaged. the new manager Will have the
selection of al the players and promises
Il MinninL tp.m.