New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 30

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

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Mr. Bukowski was married at Houston, the twen- ty-eighth of August, 1920, to Miss Gladys Winfred Harvey, daughter of J. S. Harvey, secretary and treasurer of the Main Street Pharmacy, and a res- ident of Houston for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Bukowski make their home at 2201 Mason Street. Mr. Bukowski is a thirty-second degree Mason, and a member of Arabia Temple Shrine, and takes an active part in the civic affairs of his city.

JOE OLIVER, one of the younger element of progressive business men of Houston, enjoys a high measure of esteem for his activities in the insurance business during the past decade. Mr. Oliver is head of the firm of Oliver and Company, one of the leading insurance firms of Houston. This firm is the successor to Binz, Settegast and Oliver, which was established at Houston in 1913, and continued until 1918, at which time Mr. Oliver took over the interests of his associates, operating the business alone as Oliver and Company, until the first of January, 1924, when

A. T. Robertson and R. L. Padgitt came with the firm, the name, however, remaining unchanged. Mr. Oliver's wide circle of acquaintances at Houston, and the high regard in which he is held by his asso- ciates, has been a determining factor in the success of Oliver and Company. The company, with offices in the Binz Building, represents six old line insur- ance companies at Houston and writes a record vol- ume of business annually.

W. Joe Oliver is a native of Houston, where he was born the twenty-fifth of January, 1890. His father, the late S. A. Oliver, a native of Illinois, came to Houston in the eighties, and was associates with business and civic activities here until his death. His mother, whose maiden name was Miss Emma E. Settegast, is the daughter of the late W. J. Sette- gast, one of the most prominent men of his day, and is the sister of E. Edward Settegast and J. J. Settegast, both prominent business men of Houston. W. Joe Oliver attended the public schools of Hous- ton, later entering the Massey Business College, where he took a commercial course preparatory to beginning his business career, entering the insurance business on the completion of this course. After sev- eral years with different insurance companies at Houston, Mr. Oliver went in business for himself, establishing the firm of Vinson and Oliver, with C. L. Vinson as his associate. Later, in 1913, he went with the firm of Binz, Settegast and Oliver, which later became the present firm of Oliver and Company.

Mr. Oliver was married at Houston the twenty- seventh of December, 1917, to Miss Runie Robinson, a native of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver have a very attractive home at 312 McIllhenney Avenue, and are popular members of the younger social set. Mr. Oliver is a Mason, Blue Lodge No. 1189, thirty-sec- ond degree Scottish Rite, and a member of Arabia Temple Shrine.

OBERT W. STERLING has, since coming to Houston a number of years ago, been a foremost figure in the field of engraving, and has become favorably known for his activities in this industry. Mr. Sterling is the pro- prietor of the Sterling Engraving Company, which he established in 1917, two years after his arrival in Houston. This firm has enjoyed a successful and prosperous business since its organization, and faces an assured future. Mr. Sterling does all kinds of engraving on copper and steel, employing from ten to twenty highly skilled employees who turn out the very highest class of work. Mr. Sterling per- sonally supervises all the work done in his plant, and is a careful, painstaking engraver, his work being recognized as the best. He occupies a mod- ern plant, 2401 Main Street, and has the most ap- proved type of equipment, and every facility for turning out the finest work.

Mr. Sterling was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and spent his boyhood in that city, attending the public schools there. After finishing his education he be- gan work in the engraving plants of his native city, learning every phase of the business. Later his health failed and he went to Colorado, where he spent ten years. In 1915 he came to Houston, at- tracted by the wide opportunity for business ad- vancement in this city, and two years after coming here established the, Sterling Engraving Company,

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which he has since operated.

Mr. Sterling was married at Crockett, Texas, in 1913, to Miss Caroline Steckler, well-known in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling have two children, Alice Louise, and Virginia Lee. Mr. Sterling takes an interest in various civic activities and movements for the advancement of Houston as the business center of the Gulf coast territory.

D. CRAIG, Cashier and one of the organ- izers of the Central State Bank of Houston, has for more than a decade been engaged in the banking business and is regarded as one of the most progressive men in this profession. The Central State Bank was chartered March 15, 1923, and opened for business on April 2, following with a capital stock of $25,000.00, and at the close of business September 14, 1923, their statement showed they had a surplus and undivided profits of $4,100.00, with deposits of $150,000.00. As evidence of the care with which the bank is managed it is in- teresting to note that a ten per cent dividend was declared January 1, 1924. This is unusual for a new bank this size. The Central State Bank is located in Magnolia Park at 6645 Harrisburg Boulevard, which is regarded as a splendid location for a bank of the size of this, which employs three people. Other officers of the Central State Bank of Houston are: S. D. Simpson, President; F. A. Baldinger, Vice- President. The Directors are: S. D. Simpson, F. A. Baldinger, John B. York, Will F. Humphrey, W. E. James and George L. Ricker.

A native Texan, Mr. Craig was born at Brenham, Texas, July 11, 1874. His father, Robert D. Craig (deceased) came to Texas from Mississippi as a young man and settled in Washington County, where for many years he was a well known farmer and rancher. His mother (now deceased) was Miss Mar- gurette Mildred Newman, a member of a pioneer Texas family. His education was obtained in the public schools of Coleman, Texas, where his parents had moved in 1882, where his father continued in the farming and ranching industry, and Mr. Craig re- mained in Coleman until 1902, when he went to San Angelo, Texas, and entered the employ of the West Texas Lumber Company, where he remained until 1913, when he went to Ozona, Texas, as bookkeeper for the Ozona National Bank, and remained with this institution until 1918. He then came to Hous- ton and became associated with the American State Bank, where he remained for a short time and when the Citizens State Bank was organized, he went with that Bank, where he remained for two and one- half years, and during this period was Assistant Cashier and later Cashier. Leaving this bank, he returned to Ozona, Texas, as Cashier of the Ozona National Bank, but remained there only a short time when he again returned to Houston, with the Citizens State Bank as Cashier, but remained only a short time, when he assisted in the organization of the Central State Bank, where he has been Cash- ier since its organization.

Mr. Craig has been twice married. His first marriage was in Coleman, Texas, and he has six children, the mother of whom was his first wife. The children are Lucien, Ogle M., Travis, Wayne, Mary Louise and Agnes. His second marriage was in Houston September 24, 1921, to Miss Addie Dick- inson, a native of Collin County, Texas, Mrs. Craig is a business woman and is the Assistant Cashier

of the Central State Bank, and has been actively en- gaged in the banking business for four years. Mr. and Mrs. Craig reside at 6629 Harrisburg Boule- vard. Mr. Craig is interested in all matters having to do with the improvement, advancement and prog- ress of Houston and believes that this city will soon take its place as the metropolis of the entire Southwest.

GORDON MAILLOT, member of the firm of Langham and Maillot, one of the largest insurance firms of Houston, was for almost ten years prior to forming this partnership, a member of other well known insurance firms of the city. The insurance firm of Langham and Mail- lot are the representatives of the Aetna Company for Southeast Texas, their territory comprising four- teen counties. They have six employees in their office, which is located at 304 Gulf Building, and four salesmen out of their Houston office. Mr. Mail- lot has had an experience in the insurance business extending over a period of sixteen years, and his partner, Mr. A. D. Langham, has been connected with various insurance companies in this city for a number of years. Both men are popular in the business circles of Houston and with the public in general, and their business has grown rapidly since this partnership was formed.

A native Texan, Mr. Maillot was born in Austin on May 1st, 1878. His father, Charles G. Maillot (deceased) a native of Louisiana, came to Texas in 1874 and settled at Austin, where he was a mer- chandise broker and was well known throughout the state. His mother was Miss Clara Haralson, a na- tive of Austin and a member of a prominent and pioneer family. His education was obtained in the public and high schools of Austin, and after fin- ishing the latter, he entered the employ of the Tele- phone Company and remained with this company for a period of thirteen years, and during this time he was in practically every branch of this service. After leaving the Telephone Company, Mr. Maillot entered the insurance business, first as a member of the firm of Porter, Maillot and Company, where he remained for one year, and then formed the partnership of Maillot and Lubbock and this partner- ship continued for four years. He then became a member of the firm of Maillot and Bowen and con- tinued as a member of this firm for four years, when he formed the present partnership and has met with unusual success and knows the insurance business as few men know it.

Mr. Maillot is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is a member of Arabia Temple Shrine. He is also a member of the Houston Club, the River Oaks Country Club and the Houston Country Club, and is a director in the latter organization. His church affiliation is with the Episcopal faith. Mr. Maillot is a quiet unassuming gentleman, typical of the old South, and has been successful in all his business ventures, and is connected with some of Houston's largest financial and industrial institutions. Mr. Maillot has great faith in the future of Houston, which he believes is one of unlimited possibilities for continued growth and advancement, and he is identified with all movements tending to promote the growth and importance of Houston where he is regarded as one of the city's most progressive citizens.

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Miss Ima Hogg

Mrs. Henry B. Fall

Mrs. H. J. Ring

Mrs. Edgar Odell Lovett

Women of Texas

Miss Katie Daffan

Mrs. Belle M. Costello

Mrs. H.K. Newby

Miss Julia B. Jdeson

MEN OF TEXAS

RS. HENRY B. FALL is well known in the social and club circles of Houston and of Texas where for many years she has been active in furthering education and in her efforts to elevate the art of our people. Mrs. Fall has for the past eight years been president of the Houston Art League, which was established here in 1900, and Houston is the first city in Texas to have an Art Museum, and has accomplished much. For a number of years the League has been vitally and actively interested in introducing and encouraging the study and appreciation of art and the crafts in the public schools of Houston. The League has brought, from time to time, national and interna- tional artists for lecture purposes. It has likewise sponsored the exhibition of paintings and art col- lections. It has expended for pictures in the pub- lic schools of Houston, during the years of its active work, the sum of $25,000.000. By the direct efforts of the League, the state laws have been amended exempting from taxation all art museums in Texas. The properties of the League are held in trust for the citizens of Houston, by the trustees, for the use of the public. The League desires to cultivate the arts and crafts in the children of the city. To assist in the architectural development of South Main Street in harmony with the Rice Insti- tute, Hermann Park and Hospital, the Miller Memo- rial and Autry House-to help beautify Houston.

A native Texan, Mrs. Fall was born in William- son County. Her father, John King, came to Texas from Mississippi, and was a large land owner and planter. He served in the Civil War under General Jackson. Her mother was Miss Mary Manihan, a member of a well known Virginia family. Mrs. Fall's education was obtained at Baylor Female College, Belton, Texas, where she was a student for four years, and together with her literary studies, was a student of art and music.

Mrs. Fall has been twice married. Her first mar- riage was in Taylor, Texas, to Mr. Henry Long, a prominent lumber man of Beaumont, and a member of the firm, Texas Tram and Lumber Company, whose death occurred a few years later, and her sec- ond marriage was to Mr. Henry B. Fall of Houston, a well known lumber man of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Fall reside at 107 Sul Ross Avenue. Mrs. Fall is president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs of the Fourth District of Texas; a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; is past president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, having served this organization in 1913-14-15. During her administration, she was instrumental in having passed the compulsory education law of Texas, also assisted in the building of the State School for Girls at Gainesville. It was during her administration that the Texas State Federation of Women's Clubs chartered, making it possible to handle the $10,000.00 endowment fund created dur- ing her regime of office. She was treasurer for four years of the Y. W. C. A. and was on the Com- mittee to the San Francisco Exposition, being ap- pointed by Governor Colquitt from Texas. Mrs. Fall is a member of the Baptist Church and is an active worker in this church, having helped in the organi- zation of the women's auxiliary to the Baptist Hos- pital, assisting in building the free ward, and .has served as president of this organization for four- teen years.

She has been very active in all lines of an educa- tional nature and the upbuilding of art in all its branches, also in all women's organizations, clubs and orders. Mrs. Fall came to Houston in 1905 and since that time has been active in the city's civic affairs, and has been prominently identified with all clubs in the city and state. Mrs. Fall is a woman of many accomplishments; has traveled extensively and has profited by all her experiences. She trav- eled abroad for many months and during this period corresponded for a number of Texas newspapers. She is well known to the citizenship of the state and is altogether a very accomplished, prominent and charming character.

RS. LEE J. ROUNTREE came to Bryan, Texas, in 1920, and has been actively iden- tified with the business, social and civic life of this city since that time. Mrs. Rountree is the president and managing editor of · the Eagle Printing Company of Bryan, editing the Bryan Daily Eagle and the Bryan Weekly Eagle, the only newspapers here. She is numbered among the few successful women publishers of the country, which is accounted for in part by the close applica- tion to the publishing business which she learned under the able guidance of her deceased husband, Hon. Lee J. Rountree, one of Texas' best known publishers, most illustrious statesman and promi- nent citizen. Since her marriage, Mrs. Rountree had been closely identified with every branch of her husband's business and knew it in detail. Mr. Roun- tree was a native Texan, having been born at Kyle in 1868, where he was reared and educated. He be- came editor of a publication at Kyle and while en- gaged in his first newspaper work, was appointed chief clerk of the house of representatives, where he obtained his first knowledge of legislative procedure and legislative duties. After serving several terms in this capacity he removed to Georgetown, Texas, where he established the Georgetown Commercial, which he managed and edited for almost twenty years. He next went to Sulphur Springs, Texas, as editor of a paper there, but after a few months came to Bryan in 1919, after having purchased the Bryan Daily Eagle. Mr. Rountree was a man of liberal education and widely traveled, having visited South America, and had made several trips to Europe, besides having visited every portion of his native land. His knowledge of people and places and his vast travels had made him a broad-minded man and had given him the forethought that led to his progressive ideas which he had incorporated into law, through his influence and ability as a states- man, after being a member of the Texas Legisla- ture. He was president of the National Editorial Association for one term and was for several years orator of the Texas Press Association. He had risen to such a height in political circles that he was prominently and widely mentioned as splendid material for lieutenant governor of the State of Texas. He was elected to the office of member of the house of representatives in 1920, and served in the 36th, 37th and 38th legislatures. Mr. Roun- tree was a member of the A. F. and A. M. and had attained to the Knights Templar in this order, was a Shriner, a Knights of Pythias, an Elk, an I. O. O. F., and a prominent member of other orders. He was a member of the Methodist Church, this be- ing the religion of his forbears. He did much for his

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community and State, putting forth at all times his earnest and diligent efforts. Mr. Rountree died at Austin, Texas, on May 2nd, 1923, while in the service of his State at Large, the summons to the great beyond coming to him at the close of a speech in the hall of the house of representatives.

After the death of Mr. Rountree, Mrs. Rountree took over the management of his business and has made a success of it in every respect, and she is known as one of the leading business women of Central Texas, as well as a leader in many other fields of activity.

A native Texan, Mrs. Rountree was born in Llano County. Her father, T. C. Mitchell, was a pioneer in Llano County, where throughout his life he was engaged in cattle raising, ranching and kindred lines. He was a representative citizen and highly esteemed by all who knew him. Her mother, Mrs. Lula Mar- garet (Clark) Mitchell, was a native of the Lone Star State and a member of a well known family. Mrs. Rountree's early education was obtained in the public schools of Texas, after which she became a student of the Southwestern University of George- town, where she finished her academic courses.

Mrs. Rountree was married to Hon. Lee J. Roun- tree at Taylor, Texas, in 1902, with whom she was constantly associated in his business and publish- ing ventures throughout his life. She is a mem- ber of the Bryan Country Club, president of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce and on the board of directors of this organization. She is legislative chair- man for the State 4th District Federated Woman's Club, is a member of the Bryan Woman's Club, and many other of this city's business, social and civic organizations. She is a member of the Methodist Church and is an ardent worker in this church. Mrs. Rountree is a constant worker for the good of Bryan and her community, and voices her senti- ments along this line through the columns of the newspaper of which she is the publisher. In the midst of her private work, she finds opportunity for much work of a public nature, and is a leader in all civic matters of this city, where she is regarded as one of Brazos County's most progressive citizens.

ARY CARSON, native Houstonian, opera singer and impresaria, has achieved dis- tinction in her native land and in Europe where she has appeared in grand opera in many of the leading cities. She is also a producer and has produced the Mary Carson Grand Opera in Houston during the seasons of 1921-22 and 1922-23. At the present time she is in communication with the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York City, endeavoring to arrange for a week's season in Hous- ton during the spring of 1925. She is known throughout the country for her sweet soprano voice and has spent more than half her life abroad study- ing under the great masters. She is the only per- son who has brought grand opera to Houston for a full week's engagement and with crowded houses during this period. Miss Carson's home and office is located at 808 Polk Avenue.

Mary Carson is the daughter of George Kidd, Sr. (deceased since 1919) who was one of the best known citizens of Houston and for many years an officer of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Her moth- er was Miss Katherine Bledsoe Aldridge, a member of a well known Texas family, and was a musician of note, possessing unusual talent. Miss Carson has had unusual and exceptional educational advantages

which started with her literary education in pri- vate schools of Houston, after which she began the study of music at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she remained for three years. She then went to Italy to study voice and had instruc- tion under Luigi Vannuccini, Isadore Braggiotti in Florence, Madame Norri-Baj and Rafaele Delli Ponti in Milan, and studied the art of acting under Fran- cesco Mottino and Adalgisa Maffi in Milan. She then returned to New York City in 1914 and coached with Pierre Monteaux and then studied under Ric- cardo Dellera, who is now with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Miss Carson has received many honors at the hands of her fellow artists and man- agers of the different opera companies throughout the country. She was offered appearances in the Royal Opera in Berlin, Milan, Hamburg and Vienna, but on account of the death of her father was com- pelled to return to America at once. Since then she has been repeatedly urged to return to Europe in order to complete her operatic career. The time seemed propitious in the spring of 1924 and on her reappearance in the European capitols, due to her broader experience, she scored even greater tri- umphs than on the former occasions. Her friends in America are hoping that Europe will soon release her long enough to again allow them to enjoy her marvelous talents.

Mary Carson possesses a striking and pleasing stage presence, which is commented on wherever she has appeared. While singing in grand opera in Italy she appeared in the following cities of Italy: Milan, Turin, Cremona, Cesana and Pallamza. She has also had roles in the Century Opera in New York City and the Boston Opera in Boston and many other public engagements. Mary Carson has a host of friends in her native city and state as well as in other parts of the country and is very popular, not only in musical circles but with all classes who have been fortunate in coming in contact with her.

ULIA ANNE CONLEY, owner of the Key- stone Studio, has been identified in photo- graphic circles in Houston for over five years and is one of the well known women in business here. The Keystone Studio is one of the best equipped and appointed studios in South Texas, and has the reputation of making excellent photo- graphs. The organization is made up of skilled peo- ple, and every care and consideration is given the patrons. A department devoted to home portraiture is maintained and is in charge of an operator es- pecially trained in this field of photography. Friend- ly and prompt attention is extended all who enter the studio, and its permanent clientele has grown rapidly in the past few years.

Julia Anne Conley was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, daughter of W. L. and Martha (Ander- son) Owen, both natives of that State. Mrs. Conley was educated in the schools of McMinnville and since coming to Texas has devoted her efforts and study to photography and the operation of photographic studios. In August, 1924, she opened the Keystone Studio and has had marked success since that time. Mrs. Conley has one son, George DeBard, who is a student in the Houston public schools. Mrs. Conley possesses an attractive personality and has won the confidence and support, not only of the business fraternity of Houston, but of those who are in- terested in the art of photography.

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LORENCE M. STERLING, editor and pub- lisher of The Woman's Viewpoint, "A Mag- azine Serving Humanity," and devoted to the interests of the manhood and woman- hood of America and the problems of the greatest of all American Institutions, the home, has been a potent factor in bringing to the gentler sex the full realization of their responsibilities and the ful- fillment of their mission in the social, political and business world. The Woman's Viewpoint is sym- bolic of what the name of the magazine indicates, edited and published by women, is rapidly gaining a place of recognition among the leading periodi- cals of the country, and although yet in its infancy, it is destined to be a potent influence in the literary world for the molding of opinion, the uplift of the home, and the formulating of the character of the boys and girls who are destined to be our substan- tial citizenship of tomorrow.

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New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 30

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