Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-29
DEATHS ON SUNDAY.
Mr.. WILLIAM T. YARBRoUcH AND Mr..
cuSTAvUS ThALHIMER.
One Dies Here and the other In Phiiadel.
phis-Their Carcers--The Funeral
Arrangements.

MFR. William T. Yarbrough. Of the firm
of w. ]. Yarbroush & Sons. died at his
residence, 5oi west Grace street, Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Yarbrough was born in this city
as years ago, and was the son OF the
late w. J. Yarbrough. He was educated
at the classical school OF Smith & Cone
and the Virginia Military Institute. and
after the war entered the tobacco factory
OF Turpin e. Yarbrough. where he learned
thoroughly the tobacco business. This
firm dissolved In 1870. and was succeeded
by the concern OF w. J. Yarbrough &
Sons, composed of Mr.. w. j. Yarbrough.
the deceased, and A. Rufus Yarbrough
After the death of the senior member
the firm continued to do business under
the old name.
IN BUSINESS CIRCLES.
Mr.. Yarbrough was one Of the best
known, most energetic, and popular busi-
ness-rrien In the city. In his quiet ana
retiring way he not only managed most
successfully the outside and financial
affairs OF his own business. but took a
deep interest in all other enterprises
calculated to advance Richmond. lie was
a director in the First National Bank,
and that and every other trust con-
fided to him he discharged to the letter.
Mr.. Yarbrough married Miss Mary Nc
Chesney, OF stanton, and she ana
son and daughter survive him. lie also
leaves two brothers-Mr. a. Rufus ana
Mr.. Waverly Yarbrough. He was a de-
voted husband, father. and brother, n
been In Ill health for several years. ana
for about six weeks prior TO his death
had been confined TO his bed.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Mr.. Yarbrough was a devoted member
and deacon OF the First Prespyterlan
church, from which his funeral Will take
place at noon to-day. The following gen.
tlemen will act as pall-bearers:
Honorary-Dr. Isaiah II. White, John c.
Marks, Archer Boiling, A. l.. Boulware,
William NJ. Bridges. Judge George l..
Christian, James X. Gordon. Charles II.
Elton. ]. n. Cullingworth. and James W.
Sinton.
Active-Mr Maurice T. Smith. Thomas
f. Stratton, Samuel f. Woodfin, Benja-
min c. Wherry. Joseph NJ. Boyd, w. Ben.
Palmer, John b. Purcell. w. c. Camp.
At meeting of the Tobacco Trade
Neal, NJ. ]. Clark, and j. NJ. Boyd were
appointed a committee to draft resolu-
tons OF respect to the memory OF the
deceased. The committee reported a Sc
rles OF appropriate resolutions. which
were adopted, and the Trade resolved
to attend the funeral In a body, meeting
at the church at rs to-day for that
purpose.
Mr. Gustavus Thalhimer.
The funeral Of Mr.. Gustavus Thalhlmer,
who died in Philadelphia Sunday. will
take place at o'clock this afternoon
from the residence OF his brother, Mr..
Moses Thalhimer, No. 10l7 west Grace
street.
Mr.. Thalhimer was born In this city
forty-nine years ago, and, until last Sep
TENDER, when he went to Philadelphia TO
live. Richmond had always been his
home At the age OF l6 he was in the
Confederate service, and after the war
soon came prominently 10 the front In
business circles. For many years he was
a member Of the large dry-goods firm OF
Thalhimer Brothers, but in January, a
year ago. withdrew from 1t. He had
been la bad health for some time, and
several years ago. by the advice OF his
physicians, took a trip TO Europe. His
residence in Philadelphia was followed
by marked Improvement. and when he
was attacked with his last illness he
was expecting to re-enter business life.
Mr. Thalhimer was kind-hearted. quiet
citizen, respected by all who knew him.
He married Miss Pauline Lomnerstadter,
OF Philadelphia, who. with two children.
survives him.