Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-17
Mr.. CHILDREY DEAD
THE POPULAR CITY TREASURER ex'
PlRES AFTER TWO DAYS ILLNESS.
A Chill, Following Attacks OF Grip, Hastens
His End-sketch Of His Life-FamiIy
ConncctIons-The Funeral.

Mr. John X. Childrey. City Treasurer,
died at his residence. 1904 Park avenue,
yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. Childrey had. In consequence OF
several attacks OF grip, been very unwelf
for several months past. He was at his
Office I'm the City Hall Wednesday. but
was taken with a chill and had to be
removed to his residence. Thursday his
physician pronounced him very Ill man,
AID yesterday afternoon he began TO
sink very rapidly. The cause Of his death
was general congestion Of the system.
A NATIVE OF RICHMOND.
Mr.. ChlIdrey was born in this city sixty
one years ago, and when very young
man went into the tobacco business as an
employee Of Mr.. Joseph Taylor. subse-
quently he accepted the place OF manager
In the factory OF Mr.. William Barrett
which he held until the breaking out OF
the war. During the war he was asso-
ciated with the late Thomas Jones In the
manufacture of tobacco for the Confede-
rate Government, and upon the death OF
Mr.. Jones succeeded to his interest Ill the
business. When the war closed he pur-
chased the Barrett brands, and while en-
gagged In their manufacture became widely
known in the markets here and abroad.
At one time his partner was Mr.. a. III.
Lyon. 1t was in the Office Of his factory
that the Poindexter-Cur shooting affair
occurred
ELECTED CITY TREASURER.
Six years ago Mr.. Childrey. having been
unfortunate, stood for the office of City
| Treasurer and was elected, and at the
| time OF his death was serving his second
term, which would have expired July LIST.
He was a candidate for reelection In
May and had no opposition.
The deceased was q most estimable
citizen and a most acceptable public OIL
| Ger. He had the confidence and esteem
OF the entire community. and a host OF
warm, loyal, sincere friends. His life was
quiet and uneventful. but marked by
numerous good deeds. When he was
prosperous in business he gave a helping
hand to many who were struggling to eS-
tablish themselves. For years he had
been a consistent member Of the First
Baptist church.
Mr.. Childrey leaves a wife and two
children. Mrs Waller Scott and Miss
Maggie Childrey. He was devoted nus
band and an affectionate and indulgent
| father.
The funeral arrangements had not been
made last night
FILLING THE VACANCY.
The appointment to fill the vacancy oc-
| casIoned by the death of Mr.. Childrey
will b. for the uneXpired term ending
June SOth. As stated above. 1t was un-
derstood that Mr. Chidrey would have
| no opposition in the approaching election,
| but IL is now expected that there VIII De
| a contest for the nomiration. Among tne
gentlemen whose names were mentioned
| i'm political circles last night in connection
| with the office were Mr.. +. a. Barber, who
| Is n candidate Tor City Auditor and Cap
tain Andrew Pizzlni.
Funeral Of Mr.. Sleight.
The funeral Of Mr.. ]. ID. X. Slelght'
| which took place from the First Presby-
terian church yesterday afternoon at D
| o'clock was attended by an immense
| crowd. representing all denominations ard
| classes. The officers, teachers, ana schoi-
ars of the Sunday school attended IN a
| body and the casket was literally covered
| with flowers.
| Rev. DIR. Richardson officiated, ana was
| assisted by Rev. Mr. Stewart, Rev. MI
| Cannon. and Rev. DIR. Fair.
| The last-named minister Offered the con
| cluding prayer. iu which he gave tnanhs
| for the beautiful life OF Mr.. Sleight
| The remains were taken last night To
| Sag Harbor, n. Y, for interment.