Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-25
MIR. HENRY GRIMMELL DEAD.
This WelI-Known Richmond Man
Dies Suddenly Mt Saratoga.

Dies suddenly mt saratoga.
Mr.. Henry Grmmell, ono OF the best
known Communication citizens of
Richmond, and man held in high esteem
by a wide circle Of friends, was found
dead in bed yesterday morning at Sar-
atoga Springs. ~. Y, where he had gone
for the benefit OF his health.
The telegram from DR.. j. G.. Trevillian'
conveying this distressing intelligence
to the family Of Mr.. Grimmell, gave no
details further than to say that he was
found dead in his room between IL and
u o'clock. 1t is supposed that death
occurred during the night while Mr..
Grimmell was alone.
The news of Mr.. GrimmelPs sudden
death was a great shock to his family
and friends, though they fully realized
that he was in a precarious state OF
health, and might be taken of any mo-
ment.
Deceased had not been I'm good health
for several years, and for the last few
months he had been falling rapidly
Early in the summer he and his wife
went to Rawley Springs and remained
for some time, but there was no material
Improvement. Soon after returning 10
Richmond Mr.. Grlmmell, accompanied by
Mr. Louis Bromm, went to Saratoga. This
was nearly three weeks ago. Mr.. Bromm
remained until DR.. Trevillian, who had
been attending Mr.. Grimmell for some
weeks. went TO Saratoga, and he had
been with him since. The cause OF death
is thought to have been heart disease.
Mr., Grimmell was a native OF Mar
burg. Germany, but had lived in Rich
mond forty-hve years. He was born Au-
gust o. 1898. and therefore died on the
night Of his sixtieth birthday. During
his residence Of nearly half-century IN
Richmond Mr.. Grimmell had taken a
deep interest in matters affecting the
welfare Of the city and had won 10 him
a host of friends He was a man Of strict
intregity and OF the highest character.
To the young he was especially helpful
as friend and adviser Deceased had been
for many years successfully engaged In
the plumbing and timing business, with
his store at 34 east Broad street. His
three Oldest sons were associated with
him. Mr.. Grimmell was prominent I'm
German-American circles. was man,
of fine business qualities. and was vice
president Of the German-Americau
Banking and Building Association.
Mr.. Grimmell married Miss Elizabeth
Brauer. daughter Of the late Frederick
Brauer, and is survived by his wife and
seven children. These are Messrs. Henry,
August. Frederick, and While. and Misses
Emma. Anna, and Minnie Grimmell. Mr..
Henry Grlmmell left last night for Sara
toga Springs, and will bring the remains
TO this city Tor interment They Will prop
ably arrive tomorrow evening, and It -
expected that the funeral will take place
either on Saturday or Sunday from 81.
Johns German Lutheran church, CT
which deceased had long been a member.
Mr.. TimberIaI.e's Funeral To-Day.
The funeral Of Mr.. Thomas b. TIMBER
lake who died az his residence. NO. 1918
west Marshall street, Monday night, VIII
take place from Park-Pace church THIS
afternoon at o'clock. The services VIII
no conducted by Rev Thomas y. Potts.
and the interment will be made In River
view Cemetery.
The following details from lodges, OF
which the deceased was member. VIII
ac, as pall-bearers: From the Red-Men-
Nessrs. j. y. Angel, Z. II. Frayser, W. NJ.
PANEL. from the Junior order United
American observation-disclosures. NaVeriy
Moore. w. T. Russell. \. Gipperick, Jr;
Froro the Chosen Friends-Messrs. Joseph
q Bowman and George c. Cornick.
Mrs, DePriesfs Funeral.
The remains Of Mrs. Mollie DePrlest
arrived here yesterday morning from Nor
folk and were inferred In Hollywood.
Pev DIR. Tudor conducted the services.
Mrs. DePriest WAS a daughter OF the iate
Cantaln John skinner. who for many
,,ears commanded a steamer running be-
tween Richmond and New York.