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HISTORY OF DALLAS COUNTY.
Mr. Gilbert was editor and publisher of the Abilene Reporter at Abilene, Texas, be- fore he came to Dallas and succeeded in mak- ing that one of the best papers in that seetion of the State. These are the only dailies.
DALLAS HERALD.
This paper was established in 1849. The press material was brought from a point in eastern Texas to Dallas in an ox cart, by Mark Lattimer, a bright young lawyer and a spiey and pungent writer, as well as a con- genial and universally popular gentleman. Of this paper he was publisher and editor for some time. John W. Swindell was his successor as publisher and editor. J. D. McCaleb was Swindell's successor, and while he had control it was converted into a daily. William L. Holland and J. B. Simpson were successors as editors and publishers to Caleb. Subsequently, Adams and Leonard pur- chased it, then J. W. Bartow and MeNair became editors and publisher .. Afterward, in 1878, . P. S. Pfouts purchased a one-half interest from Adams and Leonard.
In February, 1879, Colonel Jolin F. Elliott bought a one-third interest from Adains and Leonard and P. S. Pfonts. Colonel Elliott took charge as chief editor, and also man- aging editor; and, being a man of superior talents as a writer, having gained the repu- tation as one of the ablest editors in the Sonth, he soon increased the circulation of the paper and its size from a seven-column folio to seven-column quarto, or fifty-six colminns in all.
In the summer of 1879, a consolidation of the Herald was formed with its strong rival, the " Daily Morning Commercial." W. L. Hall, at this point, took charge as manager of the business department, and Mr. P. S. Pfouts the subscription department.
This made a strong team, and the Ilerald prospered and grew to be a great favorite paper all over the State. It continued in its prosperity until the summer of 1884.
At this time Colonel John F. Elliott was called toNew Orleans, to take charge as com- inissioner in chief of the World's Exposition at that place, and remained there one year. During his absence, terms of negotiation were effected between the managers of the Galveston News (Belo & Co.), at Galveston, Texas, and those of the Dallas Herald, in which the Herald sold out, in 1885, her fran- chise, good-will and some property to this company, which at onee established the Dallas Morning News, a branch of the Gal- veston News, at Gaveston, Texas.
OTHER PERIODICALS.
There are many other superior papers, both weeklies and monthlies, published in Dallas, and most ably edited. In fact there are so many of these the writer will not undertake to give a detailed history of each. Of this large number of excellent papers the thriving city of Dallas is most certainly proud. Here they are:
Christian Messenger, weekly. Christian Courier, weekly. Dallas County Daily Mercantile Report, daily.
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Dollars and Sense, monthly. Farmers' World (The), weekly. Liberator, weekly. Norton's Union Intelligencer, weekly. North German Press, weekly.
Oak Cliff Journal, weekly. Round Table, monthly.
Sanger Bros.' Monthly Journal, monthly. Southwestern Baptist, weekly. Southern Hotel Guide, weekly.
Southern Mercury, weekly.
Southwestern Druggist, monthly.
Sunday Clime, weekly.
Texas Advertiser and Manufacturers' Jour- nal, monthly.
Texas Agent and Home Visitor, monthly. Texas Baptist and Herald, weekly. Texas Catholic, weekly.
Texas Christian Advocate, weekly.
Texas Commercial, weekly.
Texas Courier Record of Medicine, weekly. Texas Dental Journal, quarterly.
Texas Farm and Raneh, bi-monthly.
Texas Farmer, weekly. Texas Health Journal, monthly.
Texas and Southwestern Railway Guide, monthly.
Texas School Journal, monthly.
Western Baptist, weekly.
EDUCATION, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE.
The esteem for edneation by the citizens of Dallas is evidenced by unusual attention and patronage given to the public schools and the inany private institutions in the city. The publie free-school system of Dallas is equal
to any in the Sontlı. It is now under the efficient superintendeney of Prof. T. G. Har- ris, an eminent seholar and an able educator. To his predecessor, however (assisted by Prof. Harris), Prof. J. T. Hand, a superior scholar and an excellent educator, beloved by all who remained under his supervision and esteemed as highly by the citizens of Dallas as any educator could be, may to very large degree be attributed, by his successful arrange- ment and training of these schools, the high excellence which they have attained.
The high-school eurrieulnm aims at prepar- ing students for the State University at Austin, which by a provision of the fore- fathers of Texas is made the apex of the State free-school system. The scholastie term lasts nine months in each year, and the public is not wanting in appreciation of the excellent work that has been and is being done in these schools. There are large, handsome buildings ereeted in different portions of the eity accessible and convenient to the pupils of each locality. The buildings are not only imposing in structure but also handsomely apportioned within, at great cost to the eity, in order obtain every comfort and convenience. These are publie free schools, established by the citizens of the city for the education of the masses free, so as to make them better cap- able of discharging their duties to them- selves and to society. This system has not been established for many years, and the suc- cess as realized this short time is marvelous. One admirable feature about them is that the colored population here has every advantage
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provided for them. Their schoolhouses are large, commodious and as comfortable as those of the white population, and they have competent teachers.
Below is the statement of Prof. J. T. Hand, then superintendent of these schools, the same being for the school year ending June 30, 1891.
(The writer has failed to get the report of Prof. Harris, the present superintendent for year ending June, 1892, as he has been informed that it has not yet been com- pleted.)
REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1891 .- GENERAL
STATISTICS.
Population of Dallas (not including suburbs) 40.000
Scholastic population (census 1891).
8,134
Assessed value of taxable property .$32,000,000
City tax for school purposes . 14 of 1 per cent.
SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Estimated value of sites
.$109,000
Estimated value of buildings
163,000
Estimated value of furniture
14,000
Estimated value of library
350
Total value
$287,600
Number of school buildings
14
Number of school rooms.
77
Number of rooms healed by warm air.
16
Number of rooms heated by stoves.
61
Number of seats for study.
3,364
TEACHERS.
White -male, 14; female, 49; total
63
Colored-male, 7 ; female, 8; total.
15
Supernumeraries
4
Total.
82
PUPILS.
Number of pupils enrolled :
White
3,621
Colored
1,131
Total
22
Average number of pupils belonging:
White
2,566
Colored
755
Total
3,321
Number pupils
[ Per centum in
attendance.
Number teach-
| Value of school
property.
1891-85.
1,437
90.2
23
$ 32,411
1885-86
. 1,582
89.6
23
33,701
1886-87
.2,189
91.2
76,465
1887-88 .
.. 2,339
88.8
35
84,115
1888-89
.3,266
87
59
153,621
1889.90
.4,685
89
76
227,600
1890-91
.4,755
89
287,600
ATTENDANCE FOR 1890-91.
Name of School.
ment.
Percentum of
Percentum
tardineHH.
ral punishment.
Central High School.
.728
93
23
43
East Dallas School
740
88
9
123
Oak Grove School
538
89
41
Cumberland High School
.617
87
4
12
South Side School ..
.. 319
89
5
43
Mckinney Avenac School.
.251
93
15
School No. 3.
.239
90
5
13
School No. 1 ..
192
86
1
12
Colored Schools-
81
6
56
School No. 2
536
85
School No.3.
130
6
67
School No. 4.
83
19
School No. 5 ..
93
81
1
10
School No. 6 ..
ENROLLMENT BY GRADES AND SCHOOLS.
-Grades.
Schools.
1
3
4 5 6 7
8
9 10
11-
$ schools.
Cent'l II. School
213 175 123
96
24
13 728
E.Dallas School 161
148
137
156
89 16 31
740
Oak Grove Sch'l 196
119
101
119
...
Cumberland Hill
School ..
199 138
140
140
. 617
Sonth S. Sch'l ..
91 61
75
65
42
39
251
School No.3 ...
55
93
91
..
School No.1
62
46
30
51
13
10
3
3
- 288
No.2
145
51
54
67
39
1
1
-
18
35
-
- 53
No.4
42
41
33
14
130
No.3
4,753
No.1
125
48
47
39
Mckinney Ave.
School ....
60
33
12.19
192
Colored Schools:
80
49
Total Enroll-
attendance.
of
No.cases corpo-
1
52
Totale by
. 538
. 319
School No. 1
enrolled.
YEARS.
employed.
336
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No.5
14 38
93
No.6 101
52
32
222
717 466 243 167 99 52 27 18 . . T'l by grades. 1296 889 795
ACTUAL CURRENT EXPENSES.
Salaries-Superintendent, teachers, janitors. $69,770 05
Fuel.
1,067 65
Insurance. 2,305 31
Stationary and printing 250 00
Sanitation 996 00 Rente
302 00
Incidental.
1,001 10
The cost of instruction per capita, based on current ex-
13 80 penses, estimated on total enrollment, is ..
Estimated ou average number belonging 19 47
The following is a report of the school fund for the year ending June, 1892:
To amount received from State treasurer $35,016 62
To amount received from State, account census 255 98
To amount received from auditor aud collector .. 63 17
To amount received from water supply fund, transfer .. 10,000 00 To amount received from sewers and drains fund, transfer 54,000 00
Total $99,835 77
By amount balance due treasurer April 20, 1891. 28,724 47
By amount warrants paid during year .. 62,017 11
By amount balance on hand April 18, 1892 3,594 19
Total. $99,335 77
SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND.
To balance on hand April 20, 1891 .$ 8,038 93
To amount received from collector. 45,456 34
To amount received from transfer from general fund ... 2,000 00
Total. $47,456 34
By amount warrants paid. 30,399 11
By halance ou hand April 18, 1892 25,096 16
Total ... .$55,495 27
It can be seen from the above report that these schools are in most excellent condition, and the city may most certainly be proud of them.
COLE'S SELECT SC110OL.
This college was established in 1889 by Colonel J. R. Cole, an eminent scholar and educator, at the solicitation of a number of prominent citizens of Dallas. The special object was to prepare boys at home for col- lege or university or give a useful education adequate for the various vocations of life.
While this school is mainly for boys, a limited number of girls are admitted. The course of study adopted, in many respects, is equal to the curriculum of many colleges, and, thoroughly mastered, will prepare a student for the freshman or sophomore class in the best colleges and universities in our country. It requires eight years to complete the entire course for graduation, which can be accomplished at sixteen or eighteen years of age. Students completing the entire course will receive diplomas.
Colonel J. R. Cole, principal, is a graduate of Trinity College, North Carolina, having received the degrees of A. B. and A. M. Ile has taught in Texas more than twenty years and has been professor, principal or presi- dent in some of the most prominent institu- tions in the State, as Mckenzie College, North Texas Female College and the Agri- cultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
Misses May and Ella Cole are the daughters of the principal and were educated under his direction. He was assisted by the best lady teachers he could procure in the State as private instructors in his family for nine years.
Prof. G. A. Ilarmon, in charge of penman- ship and bookkeeping, is president of the Dallas Business College and is too well known in his departments for further reference.
Prof. Frank Reangh is an artist of the Julian Academy, Paris, France. He has de- voted years to the fine arts, receiving high honors at the last St. Louis Exposition.
The "honor" students in the year 1891-92,
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having completed the full course of studies and receiving diplomas, were Frank Blank- enship. R. King Cole, Ernest House, Ellen Thurston. Those completing the English course and receiving certificates were Howard Ardrey and Thomas Lucas.
The E. M. Kahn medal for the best student in school as shown by attendance, conduct and studies, was awarded to Scott Miller.
The Mrs. Warren medal for second best student was awarded to Frank Blankenship and Thomas Lucas,-a tie.
The Dr. S. D. Thruston medal for the best girl student was awarded to Engenia Chap- pell.
The C. F. Carter medal for the best student of those who did not exceed fifty on the first roll of honor last year was awarded to Neita Barton.
CHURCHES.
Churches and schools always speak much praise for any city. The whites and colored people of Dallas have church buildings in the city at which they assemble to worship every Sunday.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized in Dallas in 1850, by Rev. Andrew Cnmining, with eleven mem- bers, when Dallas had a population of about 200. The members worshipped in a little house which was also used by other denomi- nations, changing around, ono denomination using it one Sunday, another the next, and so on. The first Methodist preacher, how- ever, that lived in the little town of Dallas was a local preacher, Rev. James A. Smith,
a farmer, who baptized the first Methodist child in Dallas county, -Astor Pryor, who now lives in the county.
This little church, of eleven members in 1850, has kept pace with the rapid growth of the eity, and to-day it has a membership of 600 and a most handsome edifice on Con- meree street. Rev. J. O. Jones, present pas- tor; membership of the Sunday-school, 250.
In addition to the First Church, the Metli- odists also have the following churches, which were established principally through the First Church, and each has a most handsome church building:
The Floyd Street Methodist Church, South, was organized by R. M. Powell in 1874, with thirty members. It now has a membership of about 400; number of mem- bers of Sunday-school, 150. The present pastor is R. S. Riggan. It is situated on Floyd street, near the Union depot.
The South Dallas Methodist Episcopal Church, South, situated at the corner of Snodgrass and Cigar streets, was organized in 1888 by Rev. W. H. Hnghs, with abont twenty members; now has a membership of 300. Rev. W. F. Clark is now the pastor. Number of members of Sunday-school, 150.
East Dallas Methodist Episcopal Church, South, located near the Fair grounds, was or- ganized by Rev. J. W. Blackburn in 1889, with abont twenty members. It has a mem- bership at present of 120, and a Sunday- school with a membership of 100. Its pros- ent pastor is Rev. Lee A. Ilanson.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church,
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South, located at the corner of Trinidad and Philp streets, was organized by Rev. W. F. Clark in 1885, with a membership of twenty- five. Present membership, 300; pastor, Rev. L. P. Smith; Sunday-school member- ship, 150.
Oak Lawn Methodist Episcopal Church, South, located in the beautiful suburb Oak Lawn, was organized in 1884, with about thirty members, by Rev. William Cullom. Present pastor, Rev. A. C. MeVoy; mem- bership, 100; Sunday-school membership, 100.
West Dallas Methodist Episcopal Church, South, called St. Mark's, was organized by Rev. C. G. Shutt in 1888, with twenty-five or thirty members. Present pastor, Rev. Mr. Thompson; membership, about seventy- five.
The Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church, whose house of worship is situated corner Main and St. Paul streets, was organ- ized in 1874 by Rev. L. H. Carhart, then pastor. It has grown to a membership of 250. The following pastors have served the church since its establishment: Revs. W. A. Allen, W. P. Armstrong, J. H. Reat, S. A. Thomson, J. R. Wolf, and G. I. McClaughlin, who is the present pastor. Rev. L. A. Neis, assistant pastor, devotes his time principally to missions and other churches under this first church in the city. M. McKee is super- intendent of the Sunday-school, which has a membership of 200.
Grace Church, of this denomination, is located at the corner of Nettie and Ophelia
streets. The society was organized in 1890, by Rev. Lee A. Neis, assistant pastor to Rev. G. I. MeClaughlin. It now has thirty-five members.
Masonic Avenue Church, whose edifice is located on Masonic Avenue, was established in 1888, under the supervision of the Taber- nacle Church.
There are several missions in the city es- tablished by this denomination, all of which are flourishing.
Each church above named has a thriving Sunday-school. There are various auxiliary societies in these churches, with a large mem - bership. The most important one of all is the Home Mission and Church Extension So- ciety, in which ail join to make a success.
A congregation of Methodists meet every Sunday for purposes of worship, also to con- dnet a Sunday -school in the Cockrell-Fairland Addition, and the exercises are conducted by the local preachers, Rev. W. H. Howell, M. D. and Rev. J. H. Gibbs, M. D. These preachers, together with Rev. W. C. Young, another local preacher, now residing in South Dallas, have been residents of Dallas for many years, and have done great good and most efficient service not only here in Dallas and Dallas county, but also throughout this sec- tion of the State. They are successful and good men, and most highly respected and es- teemed by every one. Rev. W. H. Hughes, an able preacher who has lived in Dallas a long time, has assisted in almost every church enterprise in the city. His home is still here, and he is still in the active work, and
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has always been a man of influence. Ile is a man of character, eloquence, scholarship and ability, and !. as done much good for his church.
Catholic Churches .- Early in the '70s, Father Perry established the first church of this faith in the city of Dallas. Heretofore the members that had been banded together collected at different residences from time to time, and kept up devotional services. But as soon as the membership could afford any means for the erection of a building for wor- ship, the one now situated on the corner of Bryan and Ervay streets was built, and has been used up to this day as a place of wor- ship. A magnificent cathedral will be built soon on this corner, to cost $100,000, and which, it is said, when completed, will be one of the finest erected in the South.
Father Hennessey, now of Houston, Texas, succeeded Father Perry and remained in ser- vice as priest for two years. Then came Father Martiniere, now chaplain at the Ur- suline Academy in East Dallas. He re- mained in charge until 1889, at which time he was sneceeded by Father Joseph Blum, now at Munster, Cooke county, Texas.
Bishop Thomas F. Brennan was appointed bishop of Dallas, with a territory of 108 counties in northern and northwestern Texas, in December, 1890. He was conse- crated bishop at Erie, Pennsylvania, April 5, 1891, and immediately came to Dallas to take charge of his diocese, and when he came he assumed the rectorship of the Church of the Sacred Heart, and transferred Rev. Father Blum to Munster, Cooke county. Since that
time the bishop has been indefatigable in his labors, and is much beloved by his church and all who know him.
St. Patrick's is another Catholic Church, located in the city, at the corner of South Harwood and Eakin streets, and under the charge of Father J. A. Hartnett, assisted by Father P. M. Reagan. These churches have a very large attendance. About 5,000 souls commune at these two.
In addition to these churches the Catholics have the Oak Cliff Orphanage, which institu- tion was founded in 1891 by Bishop Bren- nan. The building cost $5,000, and has a very beautiful and imposing appearance. It is situated on a lofty place in this high, cool and healthy addition to the city of Dallas. The plat comprises eight acres of very valu- able land, and was donated by T. L. Marsalis, the originator and former owner of Oak Cliff.
Episcopal Church Organizations .- The leading church of this denomination is the St. Matthews. It is located on Ervay street. The congregation was organized in 1868, by Rev. S. D. Davenport, who held the rector- ship until 1877.
The following rectors have had charge of this Church, and succeeded respectively as their names appear, viz .: Rev. Stephen A. Greene, Rev. Jno. Davis, Rev. Wm. Mun- ford, Rev. C. W. Turner, Rev. W. B. Guion, Rev. A. C. Garrett. There are at present 511 members.
The Church of the Incarnation is an an- other organization of this denomination. It is located at the corner of Harwood street and
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MeKennie avenne; and the society was organ- ized in 1884. Rev. Edwin Wickens is the present rector.
Dallas being in Bishop A. C. Garrett's diocese, these churches are under his super- vision. They are popular churches and very prosperous. Bishop Garrett resides in Dallas and occasionally preaches to the congrega- tion, and, being very eloquent, attracts great audiences.
First Presbyterian Church, situated eor- Der Main and Harwood streets. The con- gregation was organized by Rev. S. A. King of Waco, Texas, in 1873. Dr. A. P. Smith, the present pastor, was elected to the position in 1873, and has remained in that relation ever since. Beginning with but few mem- bers, this church has increased constantly under the pastorship of Dr. Smith until its present membership mumbers 400.
There are three colonies established under this church, namely: the City Park Presby- terian Church, Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church. These three churches are under the supervision of Dr. Smith and are prospering. In addition to these there is a colored Presbyterian Church in the city, also under the supervision of Dr. Smith.
Dr. A. P. Smith is an able and eloquent preacher and has been here longer than any other preacher in the city. He is very popu- lar and always has large andiences. His churches have always flourished.
The Congregational Church of Dallas was organized December 27, 1875, by Rev.
H. M. Daniel, pastor, with the following membership: Seth Lathrop, E. M. Stokes, C. W. Parker, L. H. Page, Geo. S. Webber, Harvey l'age, Geo. W. Jones, Chas. N. Mason, Mrs. F. B. Daniel, Mrs. Ella La- throp, Mrs. Jaues Stokes, Mrs. Ella K. Parker, Miss Kittie Gray, Miss Ida Stokes, Mrs. Geo. S. Webber, Mrs. C. E. Page, Miss Etta Page.
The church labored under many disad- vantages for several years, but constantly in- ereased in membership. While the members went from place to place to worship in the beginning of their career, they soon found themselves able to erect a modest church building. In this they worshiped for some time. The membership of this church now numbers about 400, and they have one of the handsomest church buildings in the city, located at the corner of Harwood and Bryan streets, and costing, with the lot. $30,000. Rev. Mr. McCune succeeded the organizer, Rev. Mr. Daniel, and Rev. C. 1. Scofield, who is the present pastor, succeeded Rev. McCune. Dr. Scofield has been pastor now for about nine years, and is one of the most popular and eloquent divines in the city.
The present deacons of the church are: H. l'age, Theodore Mosier, E. M. Powell, Will Nason, William Kirkland, -- Morgan, Lu- ther Reese. This denomination has establised two missions in east Dallas and a church for the colored people in the eity.
Baptist Church .- July 30, 1868, a presby- tery consisting of the following ordained Baptist ministers, met in Dallas for the pur-
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pose of organizing a Baptist Church, namely: Rev. W. W. Harris, Rev. J. F. Pinson, W. B. Long and W. J. Bowen. They effected an organization with the following members: E. G. Mays, W. L. Williams, John Hanna, L. B. Williams, M. L. Bowen, C. E. Mays, A. C. Mays, N. E. Collins, Martha Seegar, S. C. Akard and M. E. Kerfoot, and named it "The First Baptist Church of Dallas."
The growth of this church has been most wonderful. It has at present a membership of about 700 and one of the handsomest and most costly church buildings in the State, costing $100,000; location on Pattison avenue and North Ervay street. The follow- ing pastors have served this church since it was first established, viz .:
Rev. W. W. Harris, elected August 22, 1868 " C. A. Stanton, October 1, 1871 " A. Weaver, financial agent for the church, elected May 9, 1872. After serving in this capacity was elected pastor, assisted by Rev. G. T. Wilburn. Rev. G. W. Rogers, elected January 23, 1876 " J. H. Curry, 1,1878
" R. T. Ilanks, .6 1,1883
" A. M. Sims, - - -, 1890
Ou the 30th day of June, 1892, Rev. A. M. Sims retired from the pastorate, so the church is at present without a pastor. One, however, will be elected at an early date.
The following are the present deacons: W. L. Williams, S. L. May, W. R. Howell, J. L. Williams, E. P. Marshal, E. T. Lewis, J. F. Warren.
The Second Baptist Church (Rev. A. B.
Ingram, pastor), situated on Corinth street, was organized in 1889, by Rev. R. T. IFanks, pastor First Church, and W. L. Williams, one of the deacons.
Washington Avenue Church (Rev. Thomas S. Potts, pastor), was organized in 1888, with 30 members, by Rev. S. J. Anderson, missionary, under the auspicies of the First Baptist Church. It has now a very large membership, and is in very flourishing condi- tion.
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