New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 117

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

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Samuel P. Fleming was born at Atlanta, Georgia, the sixteenth of April, 1882. He secured his educa- tion in the public schools of Brunswick and Savan- nah, Georgia, and later went in a law office. Still later he spent three years in the fertilizer business, after which he came to Galveston in 1903, and was engaged in the importing and exporting business for four years. In 1907 the American Warehouse Company was incorporated with the same officers as are serving at present.

Mr. Fleming was married at Galveston, in 1903, to Miss Fannie E. Dunning of San Antonio. They have two children, Samuel P. Fleming, Jr., and Miss Alice E. Fleming, and reside at 1428 N12 Street. Mr. Fleming is a member of the Chamber of Com- merce, and has been one of the directors of this organization. He belongs to the Rotary Club and the Aziola Club. Fraternally he is a Mason. Mr. Fleming has been one of those sterling citizens of Galveston who have, through their interest in this city and its growth and welfare, made possible much of the present prosperity, and he has been active in encouraging the growing of broom corn in Texas, and in making it one of the crops which can be grown with profit, and through his business has provided an extensive steady market for all broom corn grown in this section.

G. SWEET, president and member of the board of directors of the South Texas Na- tional Bank of Galveston, is a pioneer among the men of his profession, and has the distinction of having been associated with one banking institution for a period of more than forty years. Mr. Sweet has also been a factor in the de- velopments that have taken place in the Island City during this time. In this development, his career is inseparably linked, not only with the financial in- terests of his city, but with its civic, social and re- ligious life as well. The South Texas National Bank was established in 1874 under the name of the Gal- veston Bank and Trust company, and continued under this name until 1882 when the name was changed to H. Rosenberg, and conducted as a pri- vate bank until 1913, when it became the South Texas State Bank, and Mr. Sweet has been connected with this bank since 1882. In 1913, when the bank took its present name, J. P. Alvey was president, E. R. Cheesborough vice president and C. G. Sweet cashier. In 1919 Mr. Alvey died and soon thereafter J. J. Davis became president and continued in this executive capacity until his death in 1922, at which time Mr. C. G. Sweet became president and has continued to be the head of this institution since that time. In August, 1923, the bank was changed from a state to a national basis. The following are the officers of the South Texas National Bank of Galveston: E. R. Cheesborough, director and vice president; E. O. Cone, active vice president; and A. T. Schwarzbach, cashier. The following well known citizens compose the board of directors: E. R. Chees- borough, Sealy Hutchings, C. S. Peek, George Sealy, John Sealy, H. O. Stein and C. G. Sweet. The capital stock of the South Texas National Bank is $200,000.00, surplus $150,000.00 and undivided prof- its more than $46,000.00 and the deposits are about $5,000,000.00. The bank is a member of the Fed- eral Reserve System.

A native Texan, Mr. Sweet was born at Beaumont, February 5th, 1865. His father, Sidney J. Sweet, came to Texas from New York State in 1849 and set- tled in Sabine Pass, where for many years he was a prominent hardware dealer and died there in 1875. His mother was Miss Elizabeth P. Granger, a native of Massachusetts, and came to Texas in 1854. His education was obtained in the public schools of Sabine Pass, and in various private schools. When seventeen years of age, Mr. Sweet entered the pres- ent banking institution, but prior to that he had some business experience in other lines. At Sabine Pass,

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he was employed for one year in a general store, and after coming to Galveston in 1879, was em- ployed from that time to 1882 in the ship chandlery and grocery business.

Mr. Sweet was married at Weatherford, Texas, on January 15th, 1896, to Miss Ada P. Phillips, a na- tive of the Lone Star State and a daughter of Wil- liam Phillips, who was prominent in the business circles of Sabine Pass before the Civil War and died serving in this conflict. Mr. Sweet is a mem- ber of the Dallas Lodge of the A. O. U. W. and is a staunch and consistent member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Galveston. Mr. Sweet is a splendid type of the southern gentleman and has by hard work and strict attention to the details of his business, risen to his high place with the institu- tion which he has given forty years of his best business qualifications, which is a record equalled in very few instances. Mr. Sweet is regarded as a banker of the highest class, and has by his vast ex- perience and trying times, learned the real lessons of banking. In the citizenship of the Island City, there has probably been no man who has worked harder for the development and advancement of his city than has Mr. C. G. Sweet.

A. HORNE came to Galveston, Texas, in 1918 as cashier of the City National Bank, and one month later became active vice president of this institution, and has been an active figure in the financial and commercial life of this city since he located here. Some years prior to coming to Galveston, Mr. Horne had been asso- ciated with several organizations which have as their as assistant cashier, and this was the beginning of his banking experience, which dates from 1905. Be- fore entering the profession of banking, Mr. Horne was engaged in the grocery business with is father at Lometa under the firm name of A. L. Horne and Sons. In 1910 he went to West Texas and took up much acreage of state school lands, and established the first bank at Andrews, Texas, known as the An- drews State Bank, and was cashier of this institution until 1915. During this period, he made cattle loans among the ranch men of West Texas for a loan com- pany. In 1915, Mr. Horne became state bank ex- aminer, and held this responsible position until coni- ing to Galveston in 1918. Mr. W. L. Moody, Jr. of Galveston, well known in the banking circles of the country, is president of the City National Bank of Galveston. During his residence in Galveston, Mr. Horne has been actively identified with financial and commercial affairs, and has been a factor in the progress of this city. In addition to his banking interests, Mr. Horne is a director in the Clark W. Thompson Company, a large department store in Galveston, a director in the Austin Mill and Grain Company of Brownwood, Texas, and many other of the city's financial and industrial institutions.

A native Texan, Mr. Horne was born at Lampasas on February 22nd, 1884. the fifth of a family of fourteen, there being seven boys and seven girls in the family. His parents removed from Lampasas to Lometa when Mr. Horne was three years of age and he was reared at Lometa. His father, A. L. Horne, was for many years a well known merchant of Western Texas. His education was obtained in the public and high schools of Lometa, Texas.

Mr. Horne was married at Lometa, Texas, in

February, 1906, to Miss Bessie Huddleston, a na- tive of the Lone Star State, and was reared at Lib- erty Hill, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Horne reside at 3207 Avenue R1/2. Mr. Horne is a member of the A. F. and A. M., Galveston, and has attained to the 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite body of this order; is a member of Consistory No. 4 and a Shriner of El Mina Temple of Galveston, and is also a trustee in this organization, and is a member of the Chapter and Council of the York Rite. He is president of the Kiwanis Club, vice president of the Y. M. C. A., and is a member of the following social clubs of the city: Galveston Country Club and the Aziola Club. He is a director of the Chamber of Commerce and is on the financial and executive committee of the Galveston Cotton Exchange. Mr. Horne is re- garded as one of the most progressive bankers of this district, and one of the Island City's most pub- lic spirited citizens.

ERDINAND OHLENDORF has been a resi- dent of Galveston, Texas, for almost forty years, and prior to 1919, when he retired from active business pursuits, was one of the leaders in the business circles of the Island City. For many years, Mr. Ohlendorf was identi- fied with many of the city's financial institutions, and being an advocate of home ownership, he is asso- ciated with the Lometa State Bank of Lometa, Texas, object the assistance of the people toward this end. Among the institutions with which he is identified in an official capacty are the following, in which he is a director: United States National Bank, Gal- veston Suburban Loan and Improvement Company, and the Galveston Savings and Loan Company. He is vice president of the People's Loan and Home- stead Company and is secretary of the Texas City Land Company. With keen foresight and business acumen, Mr. Ohlendorf saw a wonderful future for Galveston, and showed his faith and confidence in this city by his investments in real estate here, and is making the city of Galveston his home. A native of Germany, Mr. Ohlendorf came to America and direct to Galveston in 1886, and first started in business for himself here in the periodical, magazine and book business and in a few years, as his busi- ness increased, opened a little store, and this was gradually enlarged, until when at the time of his retirement from business, and the sale of his store, it was the oldest and among the largest of its kind in this city.

Mr. Ohlendorf was born on October 11th, 1862. His parents, Ludwig and Melusina Ohlendorf, were both members of prominent families of the Father- land. His education was obtained in Germany, and prior to coming to America he served for three years in the army of Germany.

Mr. Ohlendorf was married at Galveston, Texas, in 1888 to Miss Fredecke Kobrock, a native of Ger- many also, but was raised and educated in Amer- ica. Mr. and Mrs. Ohlendorf own their home at 1809 Broadway. Mr. Ohlendorf is a member of the Sons of Hermann and was for many years president of the Galveston Concordia Club, and was also pres- ident for a few years of the Galveston Garten Ver- ein. Mr. Ohlendorf is highly esteemed by the citizen- ship of Galveston, his sterling qualities of character and high ideals have always been an inspiration to his friends and business associates.

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HOMAS JAMES ANDERSON came to Gal- veston, Texas, from England thirty-two years ago, and has established an enviable reputation and achieved success in his chosen field of activity in this portion of the South- west. Mr. Anderson is a general marine surveyor, consulting engineer and naval architect, with offices located in the Steele Building. He does general marine surveying, acts in the capacity of consulting engineer on marine work and on ships, and does all kinds of naval architectural work. In his offices three experts are employed to assist him, and it is conceded that Mr. Anderson is the most efficient man in his line in the gulf coast territory. Along with his work in engineering and architecture, Mr. Anderson represents many of the big shippers and ship owners. After his education was finished, Mr. Anderson was for about seven years on the high seas, and during this period traveled all over the world. At the age of twenty-seven years, he was assistant superintendent for Watts, Watts and Company, pioneer ship owners in England and one of the largest companies in that country. Later he was appointed by Lloyds as a special representa- tive for them, and since coming to Galveston he has been in this line of business continuously. Dur- ing the World War Mr. Anderson was very active in the constructing of ships and in rebuilding ships.

Mr. Anderson was born at Newcastle-On-Tyne, England, on August 8th, 1864. His father, James Anderson, was also an engineer, and was one of the most prominent of his profession in his country. His mother was Miss Matilda Elder, a member of a well known Irish family of County Antrem. His education was obtained in the public and higher schools of England, where he had special tutors and pursued special courses, which fitted him for his profession. For sixteen years he was the rep- resentative of Lloyds at Galveston, and since 1898 has represented the Board of Underwriters of New York, who regard him as one of the best men in their vast number of agencies.

Mr. Anderson was married at Galveston on March 6th, 1893, to Miss Rissa Aline Haviland, a daughter of Capt. James E. Haviland, who was one of the most prominent citizens of the Island City, and was mayor of Galveston during the 60's and twice mayor during the 50's. They have one daughter-Rissa Lee Anderson, fourteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson reside at 1521 23rd Street. Mr. Anderson is a member of the A. F. and A. M., and has the distinction of belonging to one of the oldest lodges of this order in the world-Lodge De Loraine, No. 541, of Newcastle-On-Tyne, England, which received its warrant on August 7th, 1847. He is also a member of the Rotary Club, and is past president of this organization. Mr. Anderson holds member- ship in the Galveston Country Club, and many of the civic organizations of the city, in which he takes an active interest. He is also a member of the Institute of Naval Architects of London, England, the Institute of Marine Engineers of London and the Marine Engineers and Naval Architects of America, and the Northeast Coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of England. During his long res- idence in Galveston, Mr. Anderson has identified himself with the business and social life of the city, and has made a host of staunch friends. In his pro- fession of engineer and naval architect, Mr. Ander- son is highly esteemed by his professional associates throughout the United States and in Europe.

C. JOHNSON, for a number of years asso- ciated with the shipping business at Galves- ton, has had many years' experience in this field of activity, and is generally regarded as an authority on all shipping questions. Mr. John- son is manager of the Tampa Inter-Ocean Steam- ship Company, which was established at Galveston in June, 1920, operating Shipping Board steamers to the Orient, Hawaii, the Philippines, Spain and Portugal. The company has three ships each month entering the port at Galveston, carrying freight car- goes only, and using Piers 16 and 18. They employ nine people permanently, which number is greatly increased with the arrival of ships. The Tampa-In- ter-Ocean Steamship Company operates the only line to Portugal entering a gulf port, in Texas, and was the first company to operate such a line. Since the establishment of the company, a constantly in- creasing business has been handled, with an extens- sive eastern business. An office is maintained in Chicago, where business is secured for shipment through Galveston. The Galveston office is located in the United States National Bank Building, Rooms 1005, 6 and 7.

Mr. Johnson is also vice consul for Portugal, re- ceiving this appointment in September, 1922. A number of years earlier, Mr. Johnson found that paper for shipment to Portugal had to be handled through New Orleans, causing serious delay, with resulting increased costs. At that time he put in motion steps to secure his appointment as vice con- sul, culminating in his appointment in 1922. Since he has received this appointment, he has put in oper- ation a plan which enables shippers to get direct action, and has resulted in better return shipments from Portugal to Texas via Galveston, thus saving the shippers here a great deal of time and money, and at the same time stimulating trade between Texas and Portugal.

Mr. Johnson was born at New Orleans, Louisiana, the sixth of September, 1892, and reared in that city, attending the public schools there, and after his graduation from high school entering Louisiana State University, where he went two years, later going to Tulane University for two years. Mr. John- son then entered the shipping business with S. J. Duhn Company, at New Orleans, remaining there for four years. He then went with the Morgan Line, also at New Orleans, and was with that line for a period of two years. The following two years he spent on the Shipping Board, where his expert knowledge of shipping made his work of practical importance. In the early part of 1920 Mr. Johnson came to Galveston, establishing the Tampa Inter- Ocean Steamship Company, in June of that year.

Mr. Johnson was married at New Orleans, in November, 1919, to Miss Ethel O'Neil, a native of New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson now make their home in Galveston where they have an attractive home at 2112 Thirty-third Street. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Cot- ton Exchange and the Artillery Club. In commer- cial circles he is regarded as unusually enterpris- ing, his development of the large shipping business which he heads being the result of his highly spe- cialized knowledge in the shipping field, and his practical application of this knowledge for the build- ing of this business. Fraternally he is a Mason, of Albert Pike Lodge 376, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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ELIX PAQUIN, analytical chemist, came to Galveston, Texas, in 1909, where he opened a small laboratory which has expanded as his business has increased. Prior to locat- ing here, Mr. Paquin had many years of experi- ence as a specialist in various branches of biological and bacteriological work. Recognized as a very com- petent chemist, painstaking and accurate in his work, Mr. Paquin is without a peer in this portion of the Lone Star State in his chosen profession. His laboratory is completely equipped with everything modern that is necessary to perform any and all kinds of analytical work. Mr. Paquin does special work for the National Fire Protective Association under the auspices of the American Bureau of Ship- ping. He also specializes in the inspection of fuel oil tanks on steamships, in which branch of his work his services are eagerly sought. His office is lo- cated at 3051/2 22nd Street, where his laboratory is also located.

Mr. Paquin started his career in his chosen pro- fession after leaving St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and for one year worked in a biological laboratory, where he specialized in the preparation of toxins and anti-toxins. He then went to Memphis, Ten- nessee, as city chemist and bacteriologist, and while occupying this official position with the City of Memphis, he was retained as official chemist for the Merchant's Exchange of that city. He remained in Memphis until 1909, when he removed to Galves- ton and opened his office here, where his business has grown to large proportions and where he has established a record second to none as an analytical chemist.

A native of Canada, Mr. Paquin was born at St. Andrews, Province of Quebec, on December 17th, 1865. His father, Julian Paquin (deceased since 1873), was also a native of Canada, where through- out his life he was engaged in farming and contract- ing, being well known in both fields of activity. His mother, Mrs. Celina (Desjardin) Paquin, was a member of a prominent French-Canadian family. She is now residing at Clinton, Missouri. His early education was obtained in the public schools of St. Andrews, Canada, after which he became a student of Columbia University in Missouri. He later en- tered St. Louis College of Pharmacy, becoming a student of that institution in 1893 and graduating in the class of 1895 with the Ph. B. degree.

Mr. Paquin was married in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 9th, 1895, to Miss Sara Scott Young, a na- tive of Mississippi, but reared in Illinois. Her father, E. H. Young, a native of Ireland, came to the United States when quite young, settling first in Mississippi, but later removed to Illinois, where he remained until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Paquin have one son, Felix Paquin, Jr., seventeen years of age. The Paquin residence is at 2605 01/2, Galveston Texas. Mr. Paquin is a member of the A. F. and A. M. with membership in Tucker Blue Lodge of Gal- veston, where he is a Shriner of El Mina Temple. He also holds membership in the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and other of the Island City's business, social and fraternal organ- izations, in all of which he takes an active interest. Mr. Paquin has made a host of friends in Galveston, where he is held in the highest esteem by the citizen- ship in general and among his professional asso- ciates. He is optimistic as to the future of Galves-

ton and still believes that he has selected the livest town in the Southwest for business and the most pleasant place in which to live.

W. SPANGENBERG has, during his resi- dence in Galveston, covering a period of almost fifteen years, been an active figure in the business and financial circles of this city. Mr. Spangenberg is the owner and manager of the Panama Hotel, which was built by private cap- ital, the construction work, which was started in 1911, was completed in 1912. He leased and opened this hostelry during the same year of its completion, and has made it one of the most popular hotels in the city. The business of the Panama Hotel is al- most exclusively of the commercial trade, and is at all times filled to capacity, which is about one hundred and fifty guests. Every detail of the oper- ation of this hotel is under the personal supervision of Mr. Spangenberg and it is known to the travel- ing public as one of the most modern hotels in this city, and at the same time maintains an air of home life, through the many comforts afforded. Mr. Spangenberg has shown his faith in Galveston and her varied institutions by his many investments here. He is one of the principal stock holders in the Gal- veston Dry Goods Company, and has numerous and varied investments in Galveston business and finan- cial projects. He was for two years secretary of the Krause, Creath and Company, wholesale grocers, and remained in this position until January, 1924, when this firm was reorganized. Mr. Spangenberg began his business career as a baseball player, with the White Socks under Pop Anson. At the age of twenty-two years, he went to Huron, South Dakota, and took up a mining claim there, but after eight hard years spent there, a blizzard' larger than pre- ceding ones, drove them to the South and they lo- cated at Brownwood, Texas, in 1888. He operated the Plaza Hotel there for three years, and then en- gaged in the bottling business that that place, and remained in that field of activity for about twelve years, before coming to Galveston.

Mr. Spangenberg was born at Chicago on Feb- ruary 22nd, 1860. His father, John Spangenberg, also a native of Illinois, was well known in the busi- ness circles of that state.

Mr. Spangenberg was married at Chicago on Sep- tember 22nd, 1880, to Miss Delia C. Boyle, also a native of Chicago. They have one daughter, Grace, now the wife of S. P. Scott, who is associated in the hotel business as clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Spangen- berg reside at the Panama Hotel but own a magnifi- cent residence on Broadway. Mr. Spangenberg is a member of both York and Scottish Rite bodies of the Masonic order and is a Shriner of El Mina Tem- ple. He is also a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and takes an active interest in this organization. Mr. Spangenberg says that 1914 and 1915 were the banner years of the hotel business for this city, but that the hotel business in general de- pends very much on conditions outside of Galveston. He is optimistic as to the future of Galveston and all business of the Island City, as he says that this city is becoming better known all the time as an all the year resort, and that people are coming here during the past few years, who have been going to California and Florida, and all leave praising the climate, people, bathing beach and the many attrac- tions offered to the tourist here.

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E. RITTER of Galveston, Texas, has had a wide and varied business experience which began when he left home at the age of six- teen years to see the world. Mr. Ritter is the president and owner of the Galveston Model Dairy, which was established here on November 1st, 1912, and at that time was operated with old style machinery and equipment. Mr. Ritter was employed by this dairy and in 1915 he purchased the con- trolling interest in it and began building the business up by installing modern equipment and the new methods of operation. In 1918 he discontinued the retail business and since that time has sold his out- put at wholesale to stores, restaurants and hotels. He buys his raw milk through the Dairymen's Asso- ciation of Galveston County from the mainland and sells pasteurized milk, lactic butter milk and cream. The Model Dairy uses about seven hundred gallons of milk daily during a part of the year, but during the summer months in excess of twelve hundred gal- lons are used each day. Fourteen people are em- ployed at the dairy and the delivery fleet consists of six large trucks. The plant of the Galveston Model Dairy is located at 706 Twenty-third Street, where there is also a large warehouse for the storage of bottles. Mr. Ritter obtained all of his dairy experience in Galveston, but after being employed at the Model Dairy, he made a close study of all the branches of the business, with a view to finally purchasing and improving it. Other officers of the dairy are Mrs. S. T. Ritter, secretary and treasurer of D. L. Gilder, vice president. After leaving home, Mr. Ritter began his business career in Pana- ma on canal work, where he was later employed as a railroad conductor by the government there and remained in this position for a period of four years. He then came to Texas City, Texas, and engaged in the hardware and furniture business, where he re- mained for almost two years, and sold his business in order to come to Galveston, where he has since remained, in the dairy business. Mr. Ritter is also president of the F. C. Mudhenke and Company, ex- porters and importers of general merchandise.

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New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 117

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