The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-27

The Remains viii lie Taken to Atlanta for
tuteFfnsut Tin. Meek.

Tho remains OF Mr. Peter j. Burton.
the wcll-knCH IN newspaper man, who died
at his home, Iol1 west cary street. ss
city, at clock last Saturday evening.
VIII be carried to Atlanta. Ga. by has
sister. Mrs. r. H. Jeter. probably the lat
ter part OF this week. where they viii
be Inferred by the side OF his mother. la
beautiful West View.
Undertaken l.. T. Christian has pre-
pared the remains for burial, and will
nod them al his establishment until mai
arrangements are made Tor the intcrmcrt
at Atlanta.
Alr. Burton had been in failing health
for many months. but no one thought his
end was 90 near. lie went TO Atlanta
last spring, and spent some weeks with
his sister. Mrs Il. "A. Jetcr formerly Mrs.
Aylett k. WoOdson. Of this city,. but re-
turned al out three months ago much inn
proved ~ health. He felt much stronger,
ana expressed the belief that he was inn
proved IN health. lie began 10 decline.
however about six weeks ago. and had
10 take To- his bed. from which ne never
again arose IN this life, passing away
quietly and peacefully.
Peter j. Burton was born I'm Brunswick
couf -. Va, nfty years ago. and his early
life was spent Oh his fathers farm. When
young mar he entered business life ana
soon became connected with the Peters
burg index Alreal as business agent, and
then he associated himself with The Pc
terst urg Post Major h. ~. Glass was
proprietor OF the Post. and Hhen he went
10 lanvilfo Mr.. Burton went with him
as a reporter. Later bee WA, lssOci tied
with "A Mr.. Smith and published a paper.
The venture was unsuccessful. and Mr..
Burton came 10 Richmond 10 live. and
became connected with the Dispatch,
where he did some iine rcportoriai work.
Mr.. Burton caused an inVts i4dfi1n. 10 Dc
made into tn causes OF the death OF Fan
nie Lilliar Madison the Young woman
for whose murder Thomas Jucson Clu-
Nerus died on the CallOWs. The autnori-
ties were about 10 turn the body over TO
friends FOR iutermcnt when personal ~
yestigaticns hv Mr.. Burton made tho
authorities look closer into the case
whi,h ended i'm one OF the most sensa-
tional cases Virginia ever had
Mr. Burton was at times connected WIN
the Wing. Campaign. and The Times.
lie was Confederate veteran. having
served i'm the cavalry durins the wal
and was for a long time clerk 20 me va
rious Council committee. hut since May .
1895. when health failed HIM be- had had
no stead occupation.
The deceased married MtS Netue
Smith. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.. H.
Smith. of this city. several years ago
who survives him He caves thi'e SIS
t.rs-M Miss HcicL Burton win Nhom ne
live Mrs Jeter and Mrs. hiilm"h' uo'h
Of Atlanta.
Peter Burton WIS one Of the brishtest
mon ever crfagcd In newspaper WORK III
Virginia. His work always attracted "a,
tention. for he had style pecnihily ms
own IIe was nan possessed of much
wit ard humor. and could .en'ert!in
crowds for hours With lis bright stofl IS
and anecdotes. FL. $500, mo-,
lie was generous 10 fanlt, ana was
a,,er ready 10 help his friends 10 tne eN-
,c,t Of lis ability. lie was reared m me
Methodist Church Few mon IN ii'h
,nond had so many friends as Peter sui
Ton and to them all he was ever ioy..,.
Tho news Of his death VIII carry III, ~ ",
TO the hearts Of many IN every VAIN -
life