Centennial history of Arkansas, Part 134

Author: Herndon, Dallas T. (Dallas Tabor), b. 1878
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Chicago, Little Rock, The S. J. Clarke publishing company
Number of Pages: 1172

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tarnished name when death called him in 1879. His widow survived for a long period, her death occurring in December, 1915.

Finn Craig was educated in the grammar and high schools of El Dorado and in his youthful days he started out in the business world as an employe for the firm of Armstrong Brothers, general merchants, with whom he was associated for several years. Subsequently he was employed at sawmill work in southern Arkansas and in northern Louisiana and in 1907 he returned to El Dorado, where he conducted a drug store in the employ of a firm for a time. In 1912 he was a candidate for the office of county treasurer of Union county and was elected, filling the position by reelection for two terms. In March, 1916, he was nominated for the position of county sheriff and stepped from the treasurer's office into that of the sheriff. He also served four years in the latter position and retired from office on the expiration of his term on the 31st of December, 1920, since which time he has given his attention to oil interests and has become well known in this connection as the oil discoveries and development work have been carried forward in this vicinity. .

On the 16th of June, 1906, Mr. Craig was married to Miss Sadie Miles, a daughter of Benjamin F. Miles, one of the old-time residents of El Dorado. Mr. Craig belongs to El Dorado Lodge, No. 1129, B. P. O. E., and he and his wife are consistent and faithful members of the Presbyterian church. His life has been passed in this section of the state and those who have known him from boyhood to the present bear testimony to his many substantial qualities and admirable characteristics. He has made a faithful officer and has ever been a progressive business man, wisely utilizing his time, talents and op- portunities in the acquirement of a comfortable competence.

ROBERT BAILEY.

Robert Bailey, engaged in law practice in Russelville since 1912, the years mark- ing his steady progress in the field of his chosen calling, was born in Knott county, Kentucky, August 7, 1889. He is a son of J. M. Bailey, a native of Lee county, Virginia. and a grandson of Andrew Bailey, who was born in the same county. The grandfather was a slave owner and also an attorney of Virginia. He served in the Mexican war and in the Confederate army throughout the Civil war. His son, J. M. Bailey, went from Virginia to Leslie county, Kentucky, as a school teacher and there he was married to Miss Mallie French, who was born in that county, a daughter of Giles French, a native of North Carolina, who became an early settler of Kentucky and engaged in the practice of law at Harlan courthouse. He was a brother of B. F. French, one of the most emi- nent members of the Kentucky bar. It was in early manhood that J. M. Bailey studied law in Lee county, Virginia, being admitted to the bar when but eighteen years of age. After removing to Kentucky, where both he and his wife still reside, he practiced law at Hindman and has served as district judge of this district. He has been very successful in his law practice and for many years has been a notable figure in connec- tion with the legal profession in the state and is today one of the wealthy men of Kentucky. He has also been an active and influential factor in politics as a supporter of the democratic party, while his religious faith and that of his wife connects them with the Methodist Episcopal church, South. They had a family of eight children, a soul and seven daughters, four of whom are living: Mrs. Lonnie Eldridge of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Dahlia Whitis of Somerset, Kentucky; Mrs. Cuba Kenner of Dayton, Ohio; and Robert.

Robert Bailey was educated in the high school at Hindman, Kentucky, and when he was but a young lad his father took him with him to the courts and in that way he acquired his first knowledge of law. He afterward studied law under the direction of his father and later attended the Kentucky Wesleyan College at Winchester, Kentucky. being admitted to the bar at Russellville, Arkansas, in 1912. He also attended the sum- mer session of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Previously his father had made some investments in Arkansas and Robert Bailey came to this state May 2, 1909, to look after his father's property. Here he was married and remained and through the intervening period, from 1912 to the present, has been an active member of the Russellville bar. His practice is today one of the largest in the county and he has been connected with much of the most important litigation tried in the courts of the district during the past decade.

On Christmas day of 1910. Mr. Bailey was married to Miss Sibyl Craig, who was born in Russellville, a granddaughter of M. R. Craig, by whom she was reared, he being one of the large property owners of Russellville. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have become parents of two sons: Robert, born October 2, 1912: and Craig, born December 25, 1914 The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and Mr. Bailey is

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a Scottish Rite Mason and member of the Mystic Shrine. He is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, with the Modern Woodmen, the Woodmen of the World and the Yeomen. In politics he is a democrat since age conferred upon him the right of franchise and was a candidate for circuit clerk in 1914, after being in Arkansas for hardly four years. He had six opponents, all of whom were natives of Pope county, yet was defeated by only a hundred and thirty-six votes. He is now city attor- ney of Russellville. He was admitted to practice before the supreme court July 14, 1919. He acted as chairman of the publicity department of every Liberty Loan save the last and was chairman of speakers during the Victory Loan campaign. He was chairman of Four-Minute speakers for Pope county, the only chairman in the state to receive a memorial certificate in connection with the World war, which was given for best organization and reports to national committee. He is a logical thinker, a close reasoner, concise in his statements but strong and forceful in presenting any cause, whether in relation to the war or as representative of a client in the court. He is now making the race for state senator, and has no opposition in Johnson and Pope counties.

PROFESSOR LEO V. ZUMSTEG.

Professor Leo V. Zumsteg, numbered among the most capable piano teachers of the southwest and now enjoying a liberal patronage in Fort Smith, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1886, his parents being Frederick and Mary (Deckelman) Zumsteg. The mother is a gifted pianist and teacher of music in St. Louis. Musical ability is one of the marked characteristics of the family, a sister of Professor Zumsteg being Mrs. May Hosch, violinist and teacher in St. Louis.

Professor Zumsteg received his musical training from his mother and in the Strassberger Conservatory of St. Louis, where he studied piano, artistry and technique. He became a teacher of the pianoforte in the Strassberger Conservatory, with which he was thus connected for four years. In 1916 he removed to Fort Smith and has since been a prominent figure in the musical circles of the city. He was head of the piano department of the Bollinger Conservatory up to the time of its dissolution in 1917, and has since operated in the capacity of a private teacher, save for the period of his service in the World war.

In 1918 Professor Zumsteg entered the army as a hand leader but having one of his arms dislocated he could not accept the position and was then made band sergeant at Camp Funston. When the war was over he returned to Fort Smith in June, 1919, and opened a private studio, which he has since conducted. He has always stood very high in musical circles and has enjoyed a splendid patronage. Upon his return from the war many of his former pupils came to him again and his classes are being con- stantly enlarged by the addition of new pupils. He is a pianist of wonderful technique, while the real musician is manifest in the melody that he draws from the keys. He has already done much to improve musical taste and talent in Fort Smith and is regarded as a most valuable addition to her artists' ranks.

JAMES L. GREENE, M. D.

Dr. James L. Greene, one of the foremost physicians of the State of Arkansas and au alienist of national repute, has heen identified with the medical fraternity of Hot Springs since 1914 and his practice is now an extensive one. He is a native of ludiana, his birth having occurred in Shelbyville, Shelby county, on the 1st of November, 1861. His parents were John and Sarah (Victor) Greene, the former born in Rushville, Indiana, in 1821, while the latter's birth occurred in Dover. Delaware, in 1830. The father devoted his life to the occupation of farming and died in 1889, while the mother died in 1903.

In the acquirement of an education Dr. Greene attended the grammar and high schools of Morgantown, Indiana, later becoming a student in the medical department of the University of Vermont, from which he was graduated with honors as a member of the class of 1884. In the same year he opened an office in Morgantown, where he continued to follow his profession until 1890, when he removed to Lincoln, Nebraska, From 1893 until 1895 inclusive, he was assistant superintendent of the State Hospital at Norfolk, Nebraska, and in 1895 and 1896 he filled a similar position with the Nebraska State Hospital at Lincoln. From 1901 until 1906 he was superintendent of the Nebraska State Hospital and in the latter year went to Kankakee, Illinois, as superintendent of the Kankakee State Hospital, serving in that capacity until 1909. During the next

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two years he served as state alienist for Illinois and in 1911 arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was superintendent of the Arkansas State Hospital from 1911 until 1914 and in the latter year located in Hot Springs, where he has since devoted his attention to private practice, specializing in diagnosis and internal medicine. His labors have been attended with a gratifying measure of success and his practice has assumed extensive proportions.

In Morgantown, Indiana, on the 23d of October, 1889, Doctor Greene was united in marriage to Miss Julia King, a daughter of John V. King, a leading attorney and prominent churchman of that place. He possesses remarkable physical and mental vigor, for although eighty-five years of age he is still an active factor in the affairs of life. Dr. and Mrs. Greene have become the parents of two children: Margaret, who is business manager in her father's office; and John A., who is traffic manager for the American Telephone & Telegraph Company for the state of Ohio, his residence being maintained in Cleveland.

Dr. and Mrs. Greene are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he is a republican in his political views. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons, belonging to Morgantown Lodge, No. 358, F. and A. M .; Lincoln Consistory, A. and A. S. R .; and Sesostris Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1883 and 1884 he served as master of his lodge, being the youngest incumbent in that office in the United States. In the field of professional service Dr. Greene has made continuous progress, gleaning from comprehensive study and research and from practical experience valuable truths in connection with the science of medicine. He is a man of advanced scientific attainments and his contribution to the world's work has been an important one.

SAMUEL WALTER COLQUITT, M. D.

Among Arkansas' native sons who have gained success and prominence in the medical profession is numbered Dr. Samuel Walter Colquitt, a leading physician and surgeon of Lincoln county, who since 1919 has been located at Grady. He was born in Columbia county, this state, June 19, 1880, his parents being John C. and Lucy (Gladney) Colquitt, the former a native of Thomaston, Upson county, Georgia, while the latter was born on the old Gladney plantation in Columbia county, Arkansas. In 1836 the maternal grandfather, Captain John Gladney, removed from Tennessee to Arkansas, settling in Columbia county, where he acquired a large farm, also owning forty slaves, and he became one of the most prominent planters and pioneers of that section of the state. He lost all of his wealth during the Civil war and in that conflict three of his sons were killed. He was a veteran of the Mexican war, in which he served with the rank of captain. John C. Colquitt came to Arkansas about 1867, mak- ing the journey from Georgia to this state with a horse and gig. He also located in Columbia county, where he became well known as an educator, devoting several years to that work. Later he entered public life, being chosen to represent Columbia county in the state legislature in 1885. For five terms he was a member of that body, during which period he was instrumental in securing the passage of much beneficial legisla- tion, and in 1893 he was elected speaker of the house. From 1901 until 1913 he acted as deputy auditor in the office of the state auditor at Little Rock and his record as a public official was characterized by devotion to duty, strict integrity and marked capability. He died March 12, 1913, two months after severing his connection with the auditor's office, and the mother's demise occurred on the 31st of December, 1909.

After completing his public school course Dr. Colquitt attended the old Southwestern Academy at Magnolia, Arkansas, and in September, 1901, he entered the medical de- partment of the State University, through which he worked his way, but did not win his M. D. degree until 1912. In the intervening period he had engaged in practice, locating in Union county in 1903 and removing to McKamie, in Lafayette county, in 1905. Two years later he was appointed assistant penitentiary physician and acted in that capacity until 1911, when he returned to McKamie, where he remained until 1916. He was then called back to Little Rock as penitentiary physician and had charge of the medical department of that institution until April 1, 1919, when he came to Grady, where he has since been located, his practice having already reached large proportions. He has never lost the attitude of a student toward his profession and through constant reading and close study of the cases which come under his care he is continually broadening his knowledge and promoting his ability. He is a lover of his profession, deeply interested in its scientific and humanitarian phases, and puts forth earnest efforts to make his labors effective in checking the ravages of disease.

On the 7th of September, 1902, Dr. Colquitt was united in marriage to Miss Parrie Hearne of Roanoke, Alabama, and they have three children: Annie Caryl, Lucy

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Janice and Marjorie Emerentia. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, and Dr. Colquitt is chairman of its official board. Fraternally he is identified with the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America and his professional connections are with the Lincoln County and Arkansas State Medical Societies and the Southern and American Medical Associations. He is a self- made man who has worked his way upward in his profession through merit and ability and his enterprise and energy have carried him forward to a substantial point on the highroad to success. He has ever adhered to the highest ethical standards of the profession and his course has been characterized by integrity and honor in every relation, gaining for him the unqualified respect and esteem of all with whom he has been associated.

CAPTAIN FIELD E. KINDLEY.

"What is to be will be." The truth of this statement is verified in the fate of Captain Field E. Kindley, "the second American ace," who passed unscathed through many of the heaviest engagements of the World war only to meet death at San Antonio, Texas, on the 2d of February, 1920, in a fall of fifty feet. He was preparing to make a flight for General Pershing aud the mechanism of his plane proved faulty, thus causing the catastrophe. Hun bullets which riddled his airship in France failed to touch this dar- ing young aviator and victory after victory raised him to a place of distinction second only to that occupied by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, "the ace of aces."

Captain Kindley enlisted in 1917 and was sent to the training camp at Taliaferro Field, Texas, going from there to England, where he completed his training. He was sent to France as a member of the Forty-third British Squadron, was later assigned to the One Hundred and Forty-eighth American Pursuit Squadron and served on the British front until November 4, 1918, when he was transferred to the American front. He made a notable record, having twelve German planes to his credit. He was always eager to help a comrade in distress and his daring and adventurous spirit often prompted him to advance single-handed upon the enemy when the odds were decidedly against him, his quick wit and utter fearlessness always counting in his favor.

Captain Kindley was a member of one of the old and prominent families of Arkansas, his parents being George C. and Ella (Spraker) Kindley, both of whom are engaged in educational work, the father being employed in teaching in the Philippine Islands at the time of his son's death, while the mother followed that profession in Oklahoma for some years previous to her demise. After his mother's death Captain Kindley resided for a number of his years with his uncle, the late A. E. Kindley, who was for many years a prominent figure in financial circles of Benton county as cashier of the Bank of Gravette. In a cemetery of that city Captain Kindley was laid to rest on the 6th of February, 1920. He gave his all to his country and exemplified in his life the highest type of Amer- ican manhood and chivalry.

C. F. ELLIS, M. D.

For thirty-two years Dr. C. F. Ellis has practiced in Eureka Springs and he is the oldest member of the medical profession here and one of the oldest in Carroll county. A native of Indiana, he was born in Elkhart county on the 16th of July, 1856, a son of John W. and Clarissa (Green) Ellis, the former a native of New York state and the latter of Vermont. The paternal grandfather, Jacob Ellis, was born in New York state and he participated in both the Revolutionary war and the War of 1812. For the greater part of his life he engaged in farming and his death occurred in Indiana at a ripe old age. The grandfather, on the maternal side, Isaiah Green, was born in New Hamp- shire, where he resided for some years before removing to Indiana. in which state his death occurred. He was a Quaker. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis was celebrated in Illinois and soon afterward they removed to Indiana, locating in Elkhart county. For some years the father successfully engaged in the mercantile business but he later became interested in agriculture and subsequently engaged in the manufacture of cornstarch and printing paper. He had no advantages at the outset of his career and the financial success he attained was the result of his intelligently directed effort, laud- able ambition and innate ability. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis were married sixty-eight years and their deaths occurred within one year of each other. He died in 1917 at the age of ninety-one and one-half years and her demise occurred in 1918 when eighty-nine years of age. Five children were born to their union, four of whom are living. Mary E.,

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who is the wife of R. F. MacGregor who is now retired on pension by the New York Central Railroad, and is residing in Elkhart, Indiana; Dr. J. B., practicing physician and surgeon of Cochise, Arizona; C. F., whose name initiates this review; and Mrs. W. B. Billows of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Billows has charge of the mechanical department of the Daily Truth, a paper of some note. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ellis were consistent mem- bers of the Congregational church and they were generous contributors to its support. Fraternally Mr. Ellis was identified with the Masons, having been a Knight Templar and having served as past master, high priest and eminent commander of the craft. He was a republican in politics and he attended most of the national conventions of that party. Later he became identified with the Bull Moose faction. For several terms he was a mem- ber of the city council.

C. F. Ellis received his early education in the schools of his birthplace and in due time he there attended the high school. Determining upon the medical profession as his life work, he enrolled in the New York Homeopathic College and was graduated from that institution in 1879, being a member of the first class to complete the course in three years. He then returned to Indiana and located in Ligonier, where he practiced for ten years. At the termination of that time he came to Eureka Springs and has practiced here since. In addition to his private practice Dr. Ellis has for nearly thirty years held the office of pension examiner. He holds membership in the Institute of Homeopathy, the oldest medical organization in the Unted States, and through the medium of the best medical literature and association with various societies he keeps in constant touch with the advancement being made by eminent members of the profession.

In 1880 occurred the marriage of Dr. Ellis to Miss Marie Theresa Cornish, a native of Elkhart, Indiana, of English descent. To their union two children were born: Kenneth, a veteran of the World war, who was for some time engaged in banking but is now following agricultural pursuits; and James C., attending college in Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Ellis' demise occurred in 1902 and the following year Dr. Ellis was married the second time, Miss Wilma Jarratt becoming his wife. She was born in Mississippi, a daughter of Dr. A. L. Jarratt, a prominent physician in northern Mississippi. He is now eighty-eight years of age and hale and hearty.

The religious faith of Dr. Ellis is that of the Episcopal church, while his wife is a member of the Baptist church. Politically he gives his allegiance to the republican party, in the activities of which he takes a prominent part. Since coming to Eureka Springs Dr. Ellis has been very successful and he owns some fine business property here. He is one of the progressive and substantial citizens of the community, who has contributed much to the development and improvement of the city and county.

C. A. ARCHER, M. D.

Dr. C. A. Archer, who during the past fourteen years has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine at De Queen, enjoys an enviable and well deserved reputation as one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Sevier county. Arkansas numbers him among her native sons, for he was born in Dallas county, this state, on the 20th of August, 1876, and was reared on a farm near Princeton. Liberal educational opportunities were accorded him, and he supplemented his public school work by a course of study in the University of Arkansas and afterward entered the University of Illinois. His profes- sional training was received in the medical department of the latter institution in Chicago, where the degree of M. D. was conferred upon him in 1904. Returning to Arkansas, he spent two years in the practice of medicine at Spadra and in 1907 came to De Queen, where he has remained continuously to the present time. The recognition of his pronounced professional skill and ability has brought to him an extensive and grow- ing practice. On the 10th of March, 1920, he opened the De Queen Hospital in asso- ciation with Dr. R. L. Hopkins and has since conducted the institution most success- fully in accordance with the most advanced ideas of the profession. He keeps in close touch with the latest discoveries and researches through his membership in the Sevier County Medical Society, the Arkansas State Medical Society, the Southern Medical Association, the Southern Association of Railway Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

On the 9th of June, 1909, Dr. Archer was united in marriage to Miss Mary Flanagin, of Arkadelphia, who is a granddaughter of Governor Harris Flanagin, chief executive of Arkansas during the period of the Civil war. They have become the parents of three children: Catherine, who is deceased; Charles A., Jr .; and Mary Jane.

The Doctor is a Knights Templar Mason and a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. His entire life has been spent in this state and he has long occupied a foremost position in professional and social circles of his community. He is interested in all

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those forces which make for the benefit and progress of the district in which he makes his home but at the same time gives the greater part of his attention to his professional duties, which are ever discharged with a sense of conscientious obligation.

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Centennial history of Arkansas, Part 134

Author: Herndon, Dallas T. (Dallas Tabor), b. 1878 Publication date: 1922 Publisher: Chicago, Little Rock, The S. J. Clarke publishing company Number of Pages: 1172

Author: Herndon, Dallas T. (Dallas Tabor), b. 1878
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Chicago, Little Rock, The S. J. Clarke publishing company
Number of Pages: 1172