Centennial history of Arkansas, Part 60

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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In 1912 Mr. Mann was united in marriage to Miss Winnie Latta, a native of Arkansas, and they now have two children, Ralph and Thomas. Mrs. Mann belongs to the Baptist church, while in religious faith Mr. Mann is a Presbyterian. He also is identified with Anchor Lodge No. 384, A. F. & A. M., in which he has filled all of the chairs. Politically he is a republican and has twice served as mayor of Judsonia, giving to the city a businesslike and progressive administration. His ideals are high, his activities always of a practical character, and the two make a splendid combination in the accomplishment of desired results.

TOM MARLIN.

Tom Marlin, attorney at law of El Dorado, practicing as a member of the law firm of Marsh & Marlin, is regarded as one of the representative lawyers of southern Arkansas, his constantly developing powers in the field of his chosen profession bringing him to a most creditable position in his chosen calling. Mr. Marlin is a native of Tennessee. his birth having occurred in Marshall county, September 17, 1889, his parents being Benjamin S, and Ellen (Osteen) Marlin, who were also natives of Tennessee and at the time of their marriage they removed to a farm given them by the father of Mrs. Marlin. On this they resided to the time of the death of Benjamin S. Marlin, on the 9th of May, 1921. The mother still makes her home on that place.

Tom Marlin was educated in the public schools of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, and in a preparatory school at that place, after which he entered Cumberland University and later became a student in Lebanon University, from which he was graduated with the class of 1916, at which time the LL. B. degree was conferred upon him.

On the 13th of May of the following year, Mr. Marlin entered the first Officers' Training Camp at Fort Logan H. Roots, Arkansas, and was commissioned a second lieutenant on the 15th of August, 1917. Later he was assigned to duty at Camp Pike, where he remained until receiving his discharge on the 11th of September, 1919. In 1918 he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant.

Following his discharge Mr. Marlin returned to the Cumberland University, where he did some review and postgraduate work and in January, 1920, he removed to El' Dorado, where he entered the law office of Neill C. Marsh. Three months later he was admitted to partnership with Mr. Marsh and the law firm of Marsh & Marlin ranks among the most prominent in southern Arkansas. Mr. Marlin is a young man of marked capability and much promise. Studious, energetic and determined he possesses the qualities so essential to the attainment of success at the bar.

Mr. Marlin is a valued member of El Dorado Lodge, No. 1129, B. P. O. E., and

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also belongs to the Greek letter fraternity, the Delta Sigma Phi. He is now serving as one of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce and his active work in that organiza- tion indicates his deep interest in the welfare and progress of his community. His religious faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church, South.

L. D. BERRYMAN, M. D.

Among Arkansas' native sons who are contributing to the prestige of the state along professional lines is numbered Dr. L. D. Berryman, who for the past seventeen years has been a member of the medical fraternity of Russellville and during that period has won a well established position as a skilled physician and surgeon. He was born near Russellville, October 7, 1878, of the union of Robert C. and Martha (Reed) Berry- man, the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of North Carolina. They were married in Pope county, Arkansas, the father having come to this section in 1850. He purchased a farm, which he continued to improve and cultivate for a number of years, and then removed to Russellville, where he is now living retired. He is a veteran of the Civil war, in which he served for nearly four years, and his political support is given to the democratic party. In religious faith he is a Baptist and fraternally he is identified with the Masonic order. having served as master of his lodge. His father, James Berryman, was also a native of Tennessee and came to Pope county in 1850. continuing to make his home in this district until his demise and devoting his attention to agricultural pursuits. The maternal grandfather. Thomas Reed, was born in North Carolina and became one of the early settlers of Pope county, Arkansas. To Mr. and Mrs. Berryman were born nine children, of whom six survive: Laura, the wife of J. T. Puckett, who is engaged in the brokerage business in Russellville; Ella, who mar- ried C. G. Williamson, a leading grocer of Russellville; L. D., of this review; Robert J., who is engaged in teaching school at Paris, Arkansas; Nora, who married E. R. Shanks. a telegraph lineman residing at Russellville; and Oscar, who is connected with the government mail service and also makes his home at Russellville.

Following his graduation from the Russellville' high school, Dr. Berryman entered the medical department of the University of Arkansas, from which he won his M. D. degree in April, 1905, and in the same year opened an office in Russellville, where he has since engaged in general practice. He is an expert in administering anesthetics and is often called upon to perform work of this character for other physicians. In 1911 he completed a postgraduate conrse at the New Orleans (La.) Polyclinic and he has ever remained a close and discriminating student of the science of medicine. His atten- tion is concentrated upon his professional duties and with the passing years his practice has steadily increased as he has demonstrated his ability and skill.

Dr. Berryman has been married twice. In 1903 he wedded Miss Anna Nation, a native of Morrillton, Arkansas, and two children, Mattie Elizabeth and L. D., Jr., were born of that union. Both are attending school. On the 5th of October, 1918, he married Martha C. Bearden, one of Arkansas' native daughters. They are members of the Baptist church and Dr. Berryman is a democrat in his political views, while fraternally he is identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His professional con- nections are with the Pope County and Arkansas State Medical Societies and the Southern Medical Association and of the first named organization he has served as president and as secretary. He is a man of enterprising spirit, of commendable ambition and untiring energy and in his practice he displays a sense of conscientious obligation which has made his work entirely satisfactory. He is widely and favorably known in this section, where his life has been passed, and the welfare and progress of his com- munity are to him matters of deep concern.

WILLIAM MCKENZIE MCQUEEN.

In the personnel of the First National Bank are found men of capability, thorough- ness, determination and high business ideals. Well deserving of mention of mention in this connection is William Mckenzie McQueen, cashier of the bank, whose record of faithful service has won him the entire confidence and good will of his business associates. His life history had its beginning in Missouri, his birth having occurred at Lamar, in 1891, his parents being J. H. and Irene (Mckenzie) McQueen. The father was a native of Michigan, while the mother's birth occurred in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fol- lowing their marriage they resided for some time in Michigan, but on leaving that state took up their abode in Searcy, Arkansas, where Mr. McQueen engaged in merchandising.

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He afterward removed to Des Arc and opened a general store, success attending him in this undertaking. To them were born two children: Vivian, who became the wife of O. H. Fink; and William M.

The latter pursued his early education in the public schools of Des Arc and after- ward attended the Little Rock Commercial College. Starting out in the business world he became an employe of the Farmers & Merchants Bank at Des Arc, and thus gained valuable experience. Later he was with James Stewart & Company of Little Rock in the auditing department. Following America's advent into the World war he joined the army, in 1917, going to Camp Pike, while later he was a corporal at Camp Dix. After receiving his training he went with his regiment overseas and the boat on which he sailed was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland. The ship, being crippled, put into Graves- end, England, and later Mr. McQueen was stationed at Cherbourg, France, and was in reserve training in northern France for a time. Following the signing of the armistice and the return of his regiment to the United States he was mustered out at Camp Pike. He then again took up his abode in Des Arc, where he engaged in the ice manufacturing business with his father. His identification with the First National Bank dates from 1919, at which time he became assistant cashier of the institution, while later he was promoted to the cashiership and is proving a popular official by reason of his uniform courtesy to the patrons of the bank, while his efficiency is attested by the officers of the institution, who regard him as one of the progressive young business men and financiers of this part of the state.

Mr. McQueen was united in marriage to Miss E. A. Greer, a daughter of F. G. Greer of Des Arc, and they have become parents of a son, Ralph. Their religious faith is that of the Episcopal church and Mr. McQueen's interest in the adoption of high ideals of manhood and citizenship is further indicated in his connection with the Masonic fra- ternity. His aid and influence are always given on the side of progress and improvement and his labors have brought desired results in the matter of general advancement. He is yet a young man, and judging by what he has already accomplished his future career will be well worth watching.

HON. CHARLES HILLMAN BROUGH.

Hon. Charles Hillman Brough, lawyer, educator, statesman and author, has twice served as governor of Arkansas and has left his impress indelibly upon the history of the state, his administration, according to many competent to judge, being characterized by more constructive legislation than that of any other chief executive of the common- wealth. Governor Brough was born in Clinton, Mississippi, July 9, 1876, his parents being Charles Milton and Flora M. (Thompson) Brough, the latter at one time principal of the Central Female Institute of Clinton, Mississippi. The father was a prominent mining man and banker of Ogden, Utah.

In the acquirement of his education, Charles H. Brough completed a course in the Mississippi College, winning the Bachelor of Arts degree and first honors of his class of 1894. He then spent a year with his father at Ogden, Utah, while subsequently he pursued a three years' postgraduate course in the Johns Hopkins University at Balti- more, Maryland, where he specialized in economics and history, winning the Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1898.

Mr. Brough then hecame an active factor in educational circles, being unanimously elected professor of philosophy, economics and history in Mississippi College, where he remained for four years, resigning that position in order to become a law student in the University of Mississippi, which conferred upon him the Bachelor of Laws degree in 1903. He has been admitted to practice in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi. He did not enter upon the active work of the legal profession, however, following the completion of his law course, but accepted the position of professor of history and economics at Hillman College of Clinton, Mississippi, an institution that was established by his uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Hillman, for whom he was named. His identification with the University of Arkansas dated from 1904, in which year he was unanimously elected professor of economics and sociology, filling the chair for twelve years and developing one of the largest departments of the state university, with an average enrollment of more than three hundred. It was during his incumbency in that position that Dr. Brough on the 17th of June, 1908, was united in marriage to Miss Anne Wade Roark of Franklin, Kentucky, a lady of broad and liberal culture, well qualified to meet the social demands made upon her as "the first lady" of Arkansas. She has taken active part in promoting many interests which have been of utmost benefit to the commonwealth, and served as chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan organization for Arkansas during the World war.

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In 1916 Dr. Brough severed his connection with the state university, in order to become a candidate for the democratic nomination for governor; and in the contest on the 29th of March, 1916, won by a vote of sixteen thousand and nineteen thousand, respectively, over his two competitors, Hon. Earle W. Hodges and Judge L. C. Smith. His inauguration as chief executive of the state occurred on the 10th of January, 1917. He bent every energy toward securing legislation that would be of the greatest practical benefit to the state and his administration of public affairs was wise and of a con- structive character, resulting in the introduction of various reforms and improvements. Among the legislative enactments brought about under his administration was a seven hundred and fifty thousand dollar note issue, designed to place the state on absolutely a cash basis; the calling of a convention to frame a new constitution; the passage of the "bone-dry" bill; the township assessment law; the conferring of suffrage upon women in primary elections, Arkansas being the first southern state to confer even limited suffrage upon women; the passage of the so-called "Millage Bill." so framed as to take higher institutions of learning out of politics; the state-wide tick eradication law; the creation of a state illiteracy commission and the honorary board of charities and corrections; the establishment of a Girls Industrial School and a State Reformatory for Women; the election of the members of the St. Francis levee board; the creation of the state anditorial department; the oil inspection department; the state hotel inspector; a state insurance commissioner and fire marshal and a state inheritance tax attorney. Governor Brough's friends contend that more constructive legislation was passed under his administration than has ever been enacted in Arkansas' history. It is a widely recognized fact that Governor Brough gave the most thoughtful and earnest consideration to the many vital questions which came up for settlement, ever looking beyond the exigencies of the moment to the needs and opportunities of the future and subjugating all partisanship to the welfare and progress of the common- wealth. He was nominated for a second term by a majority of more than fifty thousand over his former opponent, Judge L. C. Smith, and was the first democratic nominee in Arkansas in many years who had not had a republican opponent. He is widely known as a public speaker and as a democratic leader of the country and made campaign addresses in twelve of the northern states when his former teacher, Woodrow Wilson, was a second time candidate for the presidency. After taking his seat as governor of the state he delivered patriotic addresses in more than thirty states of the Union. He was a recognized leader in all war activities and following America's advent into the great world strife he delivered more than four hundred addresses, elucidating the real issues of the war and the conditions existing in the various countries. In this cam- paign he spoke in seventy-four of the seventy-five counties of the state. Since his retirement from the position of chief executive, Dr. Brough is serving as publicity director of the Arkansas Advancement Association and is president of the United States Good Roads Association. During his second term as governor he championed the cause of good roads in Arkansas and throughout the Union, and his position upon this extremely vital question led to his selection to the presidency of the United States Good Roads Association, as the successor of the late Senator John H. Bankhead.

In the midst of an extremely busy life, with manifold duties demanding and engag- ing his attention, he has also gained nation-wide reputation through his authorship. A student by nature throughout his life, he has delved deep into those questions which are of far-reaching effect in connection with public welfare. His doctor's thesis con- sisted of a volume entitled Irrigation in Utah. In the publications of several of the leading societies of the country have appeared his monographs on such subjects as: Taxation in Mississippi; Historic Clinton; History of Banking in Mississippi; The Clinton Riot; The Industrial History of Arkansas; Historic Homes of Arkansas; His- toric Battle Fields of Arkansas; and The Political Problems of the Present. Again and again he has been heard on the Chautauqua platforms and among his lecture sub- jects are: The Glory of the Old South and the Greatness of the New; America's Leader- ship of the World; American Patriotism and Preparedness; The Wit and Wisdom of Great Americans; God in History; and We Study but to Serve. With the interests that have dominated his life, it is natural that he should become a member of the American Historical Society, the American Economic Association, the Arkansas State Historical Society, the Authors and Composers Society of Arkansas, the Mississippi State Historical Society and the American Political Science Association. For two years he was chairman of the Southern Universities Commission, organized to study race problems. He has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for more than two decades and although not an ordained minister he has filled the pulpit of several churches on various occasions. His connection with fraternal organizations includes the Masons, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Eagles, the Woodmen of the World, the Columbian Woodmen, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Knights of Pythias, the Knights and Ladies of Security, the Maccabees, the Tribe of Ben Hur and

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the Moose. Dr. Brough remains a dominant factor, not only in Arkansas but in the nation, by reason of his scientific researches and his thorough understanding of the great political, economic and sociological problems that confront the country today. He believes in the fairness of American judgment, if the public can be thoroughly educated concerning the issues of the day, and he has taken an important part in bringing to the American public knowledge concerning many of the most vital interests which affect the general welfare at the present time.

WILLIAM JOSEPH LENEHAN.

William Joseph Lenehan, filling the position of postmaster at De Witt, was born in Decherd, Tennessee, March 27, 1877. His father, G. W. Lenehan, was also a native of that state and was a son of Peter and Narcissus (Champion) Lenehan, the former a native of Dublin, Ireland, while the latter was a representative of one of the old families of Virginia. Peter Lenehan first settled in Alabama on coming to the new world and afterward removed to Franklin county, Tennessee. He was the father of nine sons and two daughters. Five sons served in the Confederate army during the Civil war. One of these sons, William, died at Yorktown, while another son, John, lost his life in the battle of Fredericksburg.

G. W. Lenehan, father of William Joseph Lenehan, was born in Tennessee and on coming to Arkansas settled in Independence county, where he took up his abode in 1881, there residing until his death in 1921. He married Nancy McKelvey, who was a daughter of Samuel McKelvey, who removed from the Carolinas to Tennessee and who was of Scotch extraction. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lenehan there were ten children: William Joseph; Johu P ; C. E .; Lula, the wife of Orville Baker; Minnie, the wife of Charles Magness; Ruth, the wife of N. Mcclendon; Ed, deceased; Narcissa, the wife of John D. Martin: Betty, the wife of C. B. Keating; and Annie, the deceased wife of Archie Miller. Eight children of this family became school teachers.

William J. Lenehan, who is now efficiently serving as postmaster of De Witt, was educated in the schools of Sulphur Rock and afterward took up the profession of teach- ing, which he followed for sixteen years in Independence, White, Calhoun, Cleveland. Ouachita and Arkansas counties. He imparted readily and clearly to others the knowl- edge that he had acquired and proved a capable instructor, the school under his control making substantial progress. He afterward took up bookkeeping in De Witt and later became a rural mail carrier, which was the successive step that brought him ultimately to the position of postmaster of De Witt in 1919. He has since filled this position and is most systematic, methodical and careful in the management of all interests having to do with the mail.

Mr. Lenehan was married to Miss Willy Allen, a daughter of James W. Allen, and their children are: William Allen, George Warden, W. J., Jr., J. P., deceased, and Marian. Fraternally Mr. Lenehan is a Mason and has taken the degrees of both lodge and chapter. He loyally follows the teachings and purposes of the craft and exemplifies these tenets in his relation with his fellowmen.

MARION T. BELL.

One of the most important commercial interests of Fort Smith is that conducted by Marion T. Bell, under the name of the Bell Lumber Company. He has built up an enterprise of vast proportions and the success of the undertaking is the outcome of his clear judgment, his broad experience and his sagacity. Arkansas numbers him among her native sons and is proud of the record which he has made. He was born on the 1st of December, 1876, and is a son of Christopher Columbus and Mollie (Cherry) Bell. The father, also a native of Arkansas, resided in this state until he had reached the age of forty-four years, when he removed to Texas, where he still resides. To him and his wife were born seven children and the family circle remains unbroken by the hand of death.

Marion T. Bell obtained his early education in the primary schools of Arkansas. mastered the branches of learning taught in successive grades of the public schools and eventually became a student in the University of Arkansas, his liberal educational train- ing well qualifying him for the important duties and tasks which have since claimed his attention. Early in his business career he became identified with the lumber trade, and constantly extending and enlarging his activities in that field, he ultimately became the owner of a line of lumberyards in Oklahoma, which he sold prior to establishing

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his lumberyard in Fort Smith. Here he has built up a business which is one of the important commercial interests of the city. He sells both to the wholesale and the retail trade, handling yellow pine lumber, white pine, cypress, gum and oak. His yard covers five lots and the business is constantly growing as the result of his enterprise, his capable management and his thoroughness in all that he undertakes. In addition to handling Iumber he carries a full line of all building supplies and his patronage is very extensive.

Mr. Bell was united in marriage to Miss Emily A. Hobart, a daughter of H. L. Hobart of Garden City, Missouri, and they have become the parents of four children: Marion, Jr., now fifteen years of age: Ellen; Clarence; and Howard. Mr. Bell is identified with the Business Men's Club and with the Ad Club and takes an active interest in everything that pertains to the development and extension of trade relations in Fort Smith and to the substantial upbuilding and improvement of the city. Fraternally he is connected with the Masons and the Elks and is a loyal follower of their purposes and teachings. His life record indicates the fact that the sources of our power lie within ourselves and that advancement may be won by any man who cultivates perseverance and determination and is watchful of opportunities. Moreover, Mr. Bell's breadth of view has not only recognized possibilties for his own advancement bnt for the city's development as well, and bis lofty patriotism has prompted him to utilize the latter as quickly and as effectively as the former.

CITIZENS ELECTRIC COMPANY.

The public utilities of Hot Springs have played no small part in the growth and prosperity of the city. These utilities are incorporated as the Hot Springs Water Company, the Citizens Electric Company, the Consumers Gas Company and the Hot Springs Street Railway Company. They are under the Federal Light & Traction Company of New York city, which company controls utilities in several western and southwestern states. The officers of the Hot Springs utilities are: E. N. Sanderson, president; S. E. Dillon, general manager; and W. 1. Boyer, secretary and treasurer.

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Centennial history of Arkansas, Part 60

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