New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 113

Author: Davis, Ellis A.
Publication date: 1926
Publisher: Dallas, Tex. : Texas development bureau, [1926?]
Number of Pages: 1262

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A native of Galveston, Texas, Mr. Smith was born on June 15th, 1872. His father, Captain John Smith (now deceased) was a native of Sweden and went to sea at the age of eleven years, and grew to man- hood on the water and became a sea captain. He first brought ships to Galveston in 1857, but re- turned to New York from Texas and married there, and came to Galveston in 1859 and settled in this city. The liberal education which he had, he secured entirely through self help, even to the fact of teach- ing himself the English language, without any out- side aid whatever. He raised a large family of chil- dren, and in spite of the many obstacles in life which he conquered, he left them substantial amount of this world's goods on which to make their start in life. He was in every way a very remarkable man and was ever ready to assist in the civic improvement

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Mr. Smith was married in Galveston in 1905 to Miss Emma Vetter, a member of a well known fam- ily of the Island City. They have one son, Joe Michael Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Smith own their home at 2927 Avenue Q12. Mr. Smith is a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, in which he takes an active interest. He is optimistic as to the future of Texas as a cotton state and believes that more cotton will be produced on less acreage in the years to come.

H. PREWETT of Galveston, Texas, has been an active figure in the cotton circles of this city for more than ten years, and since 1918 he has been superintendent of the Liberty Compress and Warehouse company here. H. Nussbaum is the owner of the Liberty Compress and Warehouse Company, which is lo- cated at 4102 Avenue F and is numbered among the large cotton exporters of Galveston. Cotton from this company is exported to all parts of the world, and it handles an average of one hundred thousand bales of cotton annually. Five experienced men are employed in the office of this company and an average of forty laborers are employed in the operation of the compress. Mr. Prewett came to Galveston in 1914, and prior to becoming superin- tendent of the Liberty Compress and Warehouse Company was associated with K. Tideman, one of the best known cotton exporters and factors of this city. He began his career in the business world in railroad work, with the International and Great Northern Railroad, beginning as a trackman and was rapidly promoted until at the time of leaving the service he was cashier of the railroad at Calvert, Texas.

A native Texan, Mr. Prewett was born at Davilla, Milam County, on February 25th, 1876. His father, L. P. Prewett, a native of Georgia, came to Texas in the early days and settled on a farm in Milam County, where he became a land owner and farmer. His mother was a member of a well known Geor- gia family. His education was obtained in the pub- lic schools of Milam County, and he grew to man- hood on his father's farm, and inherited the liking for farming from his father. Mr. Prewett has seen many changes in the farming methods of the Lone Star State. He has seen the tractor take the place of the mule-drawn plow and the automobile truck supersede the farm wagon in hauling the products of the farm to market. The greatest change, per- haps, to be noted is in the marketing conditions, in that many years ago there was little market for the products of the farm other than local, but now the farmers are organized and sell and ship in a body, thereby obtaining the top prices for evertyhing pro- duced on the farm. Mr. Prewett owns a splendid farm at Redwater, Texas, which is operated by his brother, and among his other valuable holdings, has property on the Houston Ship Channel. Since coming to Galveston he has identified himself with the business and social life of this city, and is en- thusiastic as to the future of Galveston and has shown his faith by his many investments in real estate here.

Mr. Prewett resides at 3320 Avenue I and is inter- ested in all matters having to do with the civic im- provement and advancement of the city of his adop- tion, along all lines. In his chosen line of busi-

ness, Mr. Prewett is regarded as one of the best posted men in South Texas, and his advice along this particular line of business is frequently sought by people who know him as an authority. Fra- ternally he is a Mason.

G. PAULS, senior member of the firm of P. G. Pauls and Company, cotton merchants and exporters of Galveston, Texas, is a pioneer in the cotton industry, having been engaged in the cotton business here for more than half a century. Mr. Pauls came to Galveston in 1872, and in 1890 organized the present firm, and in 1916 Mr. Jules Miller, well known in the cotton circles of the state, became a member of the firm. On May 1st, 1924, Waldo Pauls was also admitted to partnership. P. G. Pauls and Company, with of- fice located at 21161/2 Avenue B, ship cotton all over the world. From 25,000 to 40,000 bales of cotton are shipped by this firm annually. Since coming to Galveston, Mr. Pauls has become associated with many of the city's larger commercial enterprises and is a director of the American National Insurance Company, and a stock holder in the Hotel Galvez. He came to America when sixteen years of age and entered the cotton industry and has been contin- uously engaged in this business since that time, and the firm of which he is the executive head is one of the largest handlers of the fleecy staple in Gal- veston, where he is a factor in this industry.

Mr. Pauls was born under the Danish flag on March 28th, 1856, but his parents were natives of Schleswig Holstein. His father, J. W. Pauls, was for some years an officer in the Danish army, later entering the stock raising business, and he ex- ported blooded stock to the London market. His education was obtained in the public schools of Germany, which he left when a boy, sixteen years of age.

Mr. Pauls was married in Galveston, in 1888, to Miss Carrie Cortes, a native of the Lone Star State and a member of a well known Galveston fam- ily. They have three sons, Waldo Pauls, who is associated with the firm of P. G. Pauls and Com- pany; Peter Cortes, with the firm of Hutchings, Sealy and Company, and Louis Pauls, who is a stu- dent of the University of Texas, and two daughters, Lillian, wife of Veris McGinnis, an attorney of Okla- homa City, and Myrtle, deceased. She was the wife of Harry Stewart of Kansas City. She left two boys, Waldo E. Stewart, and Peter Pauls Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Pauls reside at 1804 35th Street. Mr. Pauls is a member of both the Galveston and Hous- ton Cotton Exchanges and is active in these or- ganizations. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. The firm of P. G. Pauls bears an unrivalled reputation for business integrity, not only in the American markets but equally so in the European markets, where they have been known for years. In addition to the cotton business, P. G. Pauls and Com- pany are underwriter's agents for approximately forty of the leading insurance companies on the European continent. Mr. Pauls was one of the first directors of the City National Bank, and has created large real estate holdings in Galveston, much of which is residence property. He is also a director of the American National Insurance Company. He has always taken an active part in civic affairs, and has given freely of his time and means to further the best interests of Galveston.

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ETER V. ROMANO is well known in the business circles of Galveston and is the owner of the Importing and Wholesale Gro- cery establishment bearing his name at 2017-19 Strand in this city. Mr. Romano came to Galveston in 1882 from Salerno, Italy, and estab- lished his present business in 1894 and is a well known importer of foreign foods, specializing in French and Italian specialties, olive oil, cheese, pas- tries, candies, dried fish, etc. He sells all of his imported commodities throughout the Texas terri- tory through several specialty salesmen. During the period of the World War, Mr. Romano branched into the wholesale grocery business, but his principal business is still importations. He has had an inter- esting business career, which began when he landed in Galveston as a shipwrecked sailor and went to work on the water front in order to obtain sufficient funds on which to live in this land, which was strange to him, but within which he could see a wonderful future. For some time he did work along similar lines as that in which he first en- gaged and later became stevedore, and soon secured some good contracts. Being thrifty and sav- ing, he soon opened a small store which was located at Twenty-first and Avenue O, and also operated a bath house which was known as the Arbor View Bath House, but it was destroyed in the storm which visited Galveston in 1915. He has during his long residence here been identified with many business es- tablishments and has prospered in his business ven- tures.

A native of Italy, Mr. Romano was born in 1867. His parents were well known citizens of their native land, but did not come to America. Mr. Romano started in as a very young man on the seas as a sailor and obtained an education through experience by following the life of a sailor until he came to Galveston. He has for many years been very influ- ential among the people of Italian descent in Gal- veston, and has been an active figure in politics, not for office holding for himself, but in exerting an in- fluence for the parties best fitted for the several offices of city, county, state and national. He is known as a man ever loyal to his friends, and in political life he has shown this loyalty to a very great degree. He is a leader among the Italians of Galveston, and throughout Texas, where he is widely known, particularly by his own nationality. Mr. Romano says that one of the biggest needs of Galveston is a lower rate for water shipments from New York. As an example of this, the rate from Italy to Galveston on olive oil is 55c per hundred pounds, while the rate on this same commodity from New York to Galveston is $1.15 per hundred pounds. The greater part of these imports are warehoused in New York, consequently the people of Texas are using a cheaper adulterated material when the real article should be furnished to them much cheaper. He says that also due to the exchange rate between this country and Italy, that Italian products are bought and shipped to the United States and here sold as cheap as these same articles are sold in Italy.

Mr. Romano was married at Galveston on March 21st, 1894, to Miss Lizzie Pitzlin, a member of a well known family of Berlin, Germany. They have four children, J. N. Romano, associated with his father in business; Peter A. Romano, who was a

well known aviator during the World War, and is now in the United States engineering service; Dante Romano, at college, and Beatrice, at home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Romano reside at 2114 Ave- nue O. Mr. Romano is a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and is on the advisory board of this organization, and is an active member of the Red Cross Society and the United Italian Society of Galveston. He is a Knight of Pythias of 35 years standing. He is a consistent member of the Cath- olic Church. During the World War, Mr. Romano organized a regiment of Texas Italians and prof- fered their services with his own to the govern- ment. The regiment was organized on the Roose- veltian plan. However, the government did not see its way clear to accept the offer. He was also ac- tive in the disposition of Liberty Bonds, having sold more than his quota of $50,000.00 worth. During the 1900 storm at Galveston he took a very active part in clearing up the city and helping to bury the dead. Mr. Romano exercises a very broad view in regard to the modern young men. He says not to worry about the ways of the present generation wanting to roam and see the world, and have action and excitement. It is his belief that this is the best policy to follow out when young, and as they grow older they naturally will have a desire to settle down after seeing some of the world. He cites his own life as an example of this, and says that he would never have been satisfied to settle down with- out first seeing some of the world. Mr. Romano has prospered in Galveston and is regarded as one of the Island City's most substantial citizens. He is active in all matters having as their object the betterment and advancement of this city, and gives his time and means to all of these without reserve, and he is charitable to a degree, and has never been known to fail in aiding the needy of any and all national- ities. He is regarded as one of Galveston's most progressive citizens, and has succeeded in instilling his great love for the country of his adoption in his children, who have been reared into splendid man- hood and womanhood through his able guidance and care.

UGLIELMO DELLANERA came to Galves- ton, Texas, in 1911 and has been active in the business circles of this city since that time. Mr. Dellanera is the owner of Del- lanera and Company, wholesale jobbers of candy, with store located at 114 20th Street. The greater portion of the candies sold by this firm are staple candies, although it handles some fancy stock. Mr. Dellanera has confined his activities to Galveston County, where he has a very large business. He prefers to do this in order to avoid the responsibili- ties of a larger business, which would mean more money invested and more employees to look after. He employs two experienced men in the handling of his products, and also devotes his time to the busi- ness end of the trade. Mr. Dellanera came to the United States in 1907 and located in California, where he remained until coming to this city, where he engaged in the liquor business. The larger part of his liquor business was importations, and he pros- pered in this business until prohibition, when he en- gaged in the candy business. In 1921 he established his present business and has met with unusual suc- cess, largely on account of his acquaintance in the Island City and the host of friends which he has

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made since locating here. Mr. Dellanera has shown his faith in Galveston and the future of South Texas by his investments here and on the main land, which he believes is destined to become the greatest fruit growing country in the United States, as he says this climate compares very favorably with that of Italy, where everything is grown to perfection.

A native of Italy, Mr. Dellanera was born at Lucia in June, 1883. His parents, both of whom are still living, are residing in the land of their nativity, where they are highly esteemed citizens. His educa- tion was obtained in the schools of Italy and his knowledge of English, which is good, was obtained after coming to the United States.

Mr. Dellanera was married at Galveston on Jan- uary 21st, 1916, to Miss Julia Mares, a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she was a member of a well known Bexar County family. Mr. and Mrs. Del- lanera reside at 1141/2 20th Street. Mr. Dellanera is a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and takes an active interest in this organization, as he has faith in the assistance given to business men by it, particularly those of foreign birth. He is regarded as a splendid business man, and is es- teemed alike by customer and competitor. Mr. Del- lanera says that Texas is the greatest place in the world for both rich and poor people, for the reason that rich people can at all times find good invest- ments here, and that the poor class of laboring peo- ple are at all times able to secure work at a wage on which they may not only live well but save some- thing. Mr. Dellanera is a splendid example of what energy and honest dealing can accomplish, and he is regarded as one of the Island City's most pro- gressive citizens. Fraternally Mr. Dellanera is an Eagle, one of the strongest fraternal organizations in Galveston.

LARENCE O. HERVEY, well known realtor, with offices at 2120 Avenue C, has been a resident of Galveston nearly all his life, and has witnessed its growth from a small vil- lage with a harbor that could accommodate a few small fishing vessels and tramp steamers, to its present commanding position among the ports of the world.

Mr. Hervey has spent his entire business career in the real estate and retail business, and in point of continuous service is perhaps one of the oldest realtors in South Texas. His business now is largely confined to rentals and he handles the residence and business properties of many of the leading citi- zens of Galveston, and the larger estates that have holdings in the city. He maintains a sales depart- ment, and renders an important service to his clients in this branch of the business. The insurance and loan departments are also important adjuncts of the real estate business proper.

Established in 1898, the Hervey real estate office is one of the best known in all Galveston.

Mr. Hervey is a native of Louisiana, and was born in New Orleans on October 6th, 1867, but can well nigh claim Texas as his native state, as he removed with his parents to Galveston in 1868, and has re- sided here continuously since. He received his edu- cation in the public schools of Galveston.

In 1903 Mr. Hervey was married in Galveston to Miss Ruby Weinberg. To this union was born three children, Captain Stewart Darden Hervey, U. S. A.,

military instructor of the Georgetown University, Washington, D. C .; Elisca, wife of George K. Mar- shall, Dodge Brothers dealer; Berly, wife of E. T. Elmendorf, Buick dealer. After the death of his first wife, Miss Ruby Weinberg, Mr. Hervey was married to Miss Cora Ellen Moseley of Dallas. Two daughters, Alpha C. and Elizabeth, were born to this union. The family home is at 3002 R Street.

Mr. Hervey has been connected with many impor- tant development projects in Galveston and has al- ways been an enthusiastic booster and supporter of harbor improvement work. He has seen the port gradually improved until today no finer is to be found in all the world.

In civic affairs Mr. Hervey has taken an active part for many years. He is a member of the Young Men's Progressive League, the Realtors Association, the Galveston Commercial Association, and Insur- ance Men's Association. Any movement that has for its object the development and betterment of the city of Galveston as a whole, has always found in Mr. Hervey a staunch and enthusiastic sup- porter.

RANK HADCOCK, well known building con- tractor, 1702 Avenue G, has been engaged in business in the city of Galveston for a period of ten years and during this time has had charge of the construction of many of the more pretentious structures which adorn the Is- land City's business and residence districts. A great many of the better class of homes, for which Gal- veston is noted, were built by Mr. Hadcock, num- bers of them costing twenty-five thousand dollars and more. He has also built three large churches and many apartment houses, stores and cottages. Faithful and conscientious attention to detail and a determination to give to his clients full value for every dollar expended has made Mr. Hadcock one of the most favorably known building contractors in South Texas. He has a number of important jobs under construction at this time and is kept very busy superintending the construction of the various build- ings for which he is the contractor.

A native of New York state, Mr. Hadcock was born at Watertown on November 10, 1872, a son of William W. Hadcock and Lamira A. Carter, a mem- ber of an Indiana family. His father was a well known builder and contractor and it was but natural that the younger Hadcock should take up this line of work upon reaching his majority.

The family removed to Ohio when Mr. Hadcock was a youth and he attended the public and high schools of that state and later was a student in a Missouri business college. For fourteen years he conducted a farming enterprise, operating a large dairy farm near Conway, Missouri, and during this period also did some building. He then removed to Galveston and has engaged steadily in the contract- ing and building business since that time.

In 1896 Mr. Hadcock was married at Springfield, Missouri, to Miss Fannie Barham, member of a well known Missouri family. They own their home at 1702 Avenue G.

Mr. Hadcock is a steady, hard worker and finds little time for social recreation or civic activities. He is a man of pleasing personality and is excep- tionally well and favorably known in Galveston building circles.

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OSCAR KAMM, of Galveston, Texas, has spent his entire life in the mining business in various portions of the country, the greater part of his time was spent in British Columbia, Nevada and Arizona. Mr. Kamm came to Galveston on October 1st, 1920, as local manager of the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company, of which Mr. W. H. Aldridge of New York City is president. This company is engaged in the produc- tion of sulphur and ship their product to all ports of the world. The Expert Office of the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company is located at 400-402 American National Insurance Company Building and their loading plant is at Pier 35. The company employs at Galveston a regular force of twenty-five men, and work with the Longshoremen's union. Mr. Charles Biesel is the general manager of the Gulf Texas Sulphur Company.

Mr. Kamm was born at New Buffalo, Michigan, on May 17th, 1883. His father, Fred Kamm, also a native of Michigan, was well known in the bus- iness circles of that state. His education was ob- tained in the public and high schools of his native city. He engaged in the mining business on leaving school, and was first located in British Columbia. He has always been in the administration end of the business, and has throughout his long career been associated with the same Aldridge interests.

Mr. Kamm was married in British Columbia on December 19th, 1906, to Miss Zila Oliver, a member of a prominent Canadian family. They have one daughter, Marjorie. Mr. and Mrs. Kamm reside at 1610 Avenue I. Mr. Kamm is a member of the Rotary Club, Artillery Club, Aziola Club and the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, and is a director in the latter organization.

ALPH P. ZIEGLER is well known in the cotton and financial circles of Galveston, where prior to engaging in business for himself he was for several years associated with T. W. Stewart and Company of this city. Mr. Ziegler is the sole owner of the cotton firm of R. P. Ziegler and Company with offices at 21181/2 Avenue B, and are successors to Marquis-Toosey-Ziegler, which was organized in 1923. During the first year in which this firm was engaged in the handling of cotton, both foreign and domestic, they handled 50,- 000 bales. Mr. Ziegler has been engaged in the various branches of the cotton industry all his life, having entered this business in Liverpool, England, and for a period of six years was active in the cot- ton circles of that city before coming to Galveston. Since coming to America and to Texas, Mr. Ziegler has made a close study of the cotton industry, in all its phases, and is considered an authority on the fleecy staple, and has met with unusual success in his chosen line of endeavor.

A native of England, Mr. Ziegler was born at Liv- erpool on December 24th, 1888. His father, W. H. Ziegler, also a native of England, was for many years engaged in the cotton business in Liverpool. He later came to America and settled in New Or- leans, where for many years he was one of the leading cotton merchants of the Crescent City. His mother was Miss Laura Paton, a native of Canada, and a member of a prominent family of Kingston, Ontario. His education was obtained in Liverpool, at the Burkenhead and the Switzerland Schools, where he pursued the courses which would be of

benefit to him in his business life.

Mr. Ziegler was married at Galveston in 1915 to Miss Gladys Carling, a member of a prominent fam- ily of Ottawa, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler re- side at 1508 Thirty-first Street. Mr. Ziegler is a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and takes an active interest in this organization. He holds membership in the following social clubs, in all of which he takes an active part: Galveston Country Club, Artillery Club and the Aziola Club. Mr. Ziegler has always been active in the business, social and general community life of Galveston, and is interested in all projects tending to the welfare and advancement of this city, where he is popular and well liked by all with whom he comes in contact. The intimate knowledge which Mr. Ziegler has of cotton, its cultivation, gathering and preparation for market has given him an advantage in carrying his business on successfully and has given his patrons much confidence in him. Since coming to Galves- ton, Mr. Ziegler has ever been optimistic as to the future greatness of this city, and believes that there are great opportunities offered here for men en- gaged in every line of business.

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New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 113

Author: Davis, Ellis A. Publication date: 1926 Publisher: Dallas, Tex. : Texas development bureau, [1926?] Number of Pages: 1262

Author: Davis, Ellis A.
Publication date: 1926
Publisher: Dallas, Tex. : Texas development bureau, [1926?]
Number of Pages: 1262