New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 67

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

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Mr. Anderson was born in Mississippi in Novem- ber, 1853. His father, Abram Lorenza Anderson, was a farmer and large land owner of Mississippi. His mother was Miss Martha Gallman, a member of a well known Mississippi family. His education was obtained in the public schools of his native state. Mr. Anderson remained on the farm in Mis- sissippi until he removed to Texas in 1883, after hearing so many tales of wealth and adventure told about the Lone Star State. He first located at Har- risburg, and was employed there in the Southern Pacific railroad shops from 1883 to 1887. In 1886 he was elected to the office of constable, and later was made deputy sheriff, but while serving in these offices, retained his position in the Southern Pacific shops. He came to Houston as deputy sheriff in 1887, which position he held for two years. He was then jailer of Harris County for six or seven years, and was then made deputy sheriff under Sheriff Erickson, which office he held for four years, and at the end of this period was elected to the office of chief of police of Houston, and then elected to the office of sheriff in 1898 and continued in this office until 1912, and it is said of him that no man has ever filled this office to the satisfaction of the citi- zenship of Harris County more completely than did Archie R. Anderson. The most active partner Mr. Anderson had during his career as sheriff was his beautiful horse, "Dandy." This animal was one of the finest saddle horses ever brought to Texas and, according to Mr. Anderson, was possessed of an intelligence that was almost human. Mr. Anderson has always been closely connected with the commer- cial interests of Houston, and is interested in many of the city's enterprises and industries.

Mr. Anderson was married in Mississippi in 1874 to Miss Melicie Anderson, a member of a well known family of Mississippi. Mrs. Anderson died in Hous- ton in 1892. Nine children were born to them, six of whom died, there being still alive John E. Ander- son, who is engaged in the automobile business in Houston, Edna J. Anderson and Archie L. Anderson. The Anderson home is at 1505 Austin Avenue. In

fraternal organizations Mr. Anderson holds member- ship in the Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. E., and the I. O. O. F. Mr. Anderson has always been inter- ested in all matters having to do with the progress and advancement of Houston, and he believes it will soon become the leading city of the Southwest. Among the citizenship of Houston who have helped in every way in the development of their city, the name of Archie R. Anderson will ever be at the forefront.

NOTE-Since the above sketch was written, Mr. Anderson died, September 27th, 1925.

DWARD JOSEPH PERRY, who for a quar- ter of a century or more figured as one of the sterling citizens of Houston, and whose life there was one of many sided experience, bringing him in touch with many phases of indus- trial and commercial activity, took a constructive interest in the public affairs of and was a factor in the development of the city. Mr. Perry was of that type of business man inevitably destined to become an outstanding figure in any community wherein he finds himself, and with strong character- istics of initiative, combined with the asset of in- tegrity and keen insight into business policies, the movements he launched during his lifetime were successful to a marked degree. Whether as a manu- facturer, a broker, an undertaker, a civic worker, or a private citizen, Mr. Perry ranks as a citizen of the highest type, and his activities as an integral part of the life of Houston have left their imprint on the community.

Born the thirty-first of March, 1860, at Leaven- worth, Kansas, where his father, Edward Perry, banker, railroad builder and capitalist, was at that time supervising the construction of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, Mr. Perry spent his early boyhood in that place, and in Denison, Texas, to which city the family removed after the road was completed in Kansas. His mother was Miss Melamie Brouilette, a native of Montreal, before her marriage, as was also Edward Perry. The elder Mr. Perry made Denison his home for many years, and after the completion of the Katy road founded the first bank in that city. He was a great builder and supplied the capital for many large enterprises in the Lone Star State. The sub- ject of this sketch was educated in Montreal, Cana- da, in the Catholic schools of that place, and after finishing his education there returned to Denison and entered his father's bank, later going into the wholesale commission business there. Still later he sold his commission business and engaged in the manufacture of press brick until November, 1894, at which time he disposed of his interests in Denison and came to Houston.

In Houston Mr. Perry continued along the same policy that had marked his earlier career, and the career of his father, that of establishing a business, bringing it to a flourishing and prosperous condi- tion, after which he would turn his attention to a new venture. His first interest in Houston was the mercantile brokerage business, wherein he amassed quite a small fortune. He later bought an interest in the Wall and Stabe Undertaking Company, still later buying the entire business, and taking com- plete charge of the management of the firm. He put this business on a high plane, developing it along the highest lines, and at the time of his death

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was still actively interested in it.

Mr. Perry was married to Miss Louise Scott, the twenty-third of April, 1890. Mrs. Perry was the daughter of Dr. John O. Scott, a native of Ken- tucky, who came to Sherman in 1876 and was a prominent physician and surgeon there until his death in 1903. Her mother, before her marriage to Dr. Scott, was Miss Ellen Melvin, a native of Marion, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Perry had a fam- ily of four children, Ellen, Melamie, Edward Joseph, Vice-President and Manager of the Wall and Stabe Undertaking Company and his father's estate, and John S. Perry. They make their home at 803 Hol- man Avenue.

Mr. Perry died the twenty-fourth of May, 1920, at his home in Houston. He was a member of the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and var- ious civic organizations. He was an enthusiastic supporter of civic activities, finding a happy satis- faction in watchng the progress of his city along the highest lines of civic development. In the busi- ness world his outstanding attribute, aside from his integrity and natural endowments, was a spirit of co-operation, practically and intelligently applied that marked his association with his fellows. He was the exponent of all that was best in modern business, and his place in the commercial life of his city will long remain unfilled.

UDGE JOHN A. KIRLICKS, of Houston, was for more than fifty years one of the leading attorneys of South Texas and dur- ing his long practice before the Houston and Galveston bars, he was identified with many of the most prominent cases which came before the courts of South Texas. Before he began a general practice of law, he was County Clerk of Harris County for one term, and served in other of the county offices for several years, and during this period he made a host of friends and his acquain- tance was with almost the entire population of Harris County. During the regime of H. B. Rice as Mayor of Houston, Judge Kirlicks was Judge of the Corporation Court for a period of eight years, and during this time he attained prominence through his just and straight-forward methods in dealing with the matters that came before that court. He was a member of the Texas Legislature for one term, beginning in 1886, and during this period he fathered many measures for the good of the people of Texas. The lamented Sul Ross was the Governor of Texas during the time that Judge Kirlicks served in the Lower House, and this Governor, perhaps the best loved official who ever served the Lone Star State, was a close personal friends of Judge Kirlicks, and they spent many of their leisure hours together in the Capital City. Judge Kirlicks was admitted to the bar and immediately began a general practice of law in Houston, and was associated with Henry Fisher under the firm name of Fisher and Kirlicks, which was continued for several years. Later, the firm became Kirlicks, Burke and Griggs, and this firm was widely known throughout the State as one of the leaders of South Texas. He later had other associates, and for many years again practiced his profession alone. Judge Kirlicks gained prominence as a writer, author and poet and among his achieve- ments in this field was a book of poems in honor of his friends and which contained photographs of many of the prominent citizens of Houston and Gal- veston. This book was not sold, but given to his

intimate friends as a souvenir of friendship and association. He was the author of several other books, and for many years was a regular contributor to many of the leading magazines of that time, and his short stories, particularly those along humorous lines, are now in the possession of many of his friends, and prized very highly by them. He was also one of the ranking orators of Texas, and was possessed with rare histrionic talent, blessed with a remarkable memory, and his talent was much in de- mand in social circles and in public entertainments.

Judge Kirlicks was born in Lithuania on October 2, 1851. His father, Michael Kirlicks, was a farmer and land owner in his native country, and came to America and to Galveston in 1856, where he re- mained for eleven years. He then removed to Hous- ton and remained here for several years, when he returned to Europe and died at the age of eighty- six years. His mother was Miss Annie Kirlicks (deceased since 1875), also a native of Lithuania, and although of the same name as Judge Kirlick's father, they were not related. Kirlicken a town on the frontier of Lithuania, was named for Judge Kirlicks' grandfather. His early education was ob- tained in Galveston, and later he attended the Houston schools. During his schools days in Hous- ton he was a classmate of Col. E. M. House of New York and Washington. After leaving school Judge Kirlicks studied law in the office of Judge George Golthwaite, and other prominent lawyers of that time. During the Civil War, while the family was residing in Galveston, Judge Kirlicks, then a boy, made friends with the officers of the many boats visiting this port, and in a spirit of adventure, he went with the captain of a blockade running vessel to practically all the ports of South America and returned via Cuba, after the close of the Civil War. During the long period spent on this voyage, he heard no language spoken but the Spanish, and was forced to speak Spanish exclusively himself, with the result that he entirely forgot the English lan- guage, and it required some months for him to again familiarize himself with his native tongue.

Judge Kirlicks was married on November 29, 1886, to Miss Gussie M. Thomas, a native of Hous- ton, and a daughter of W. E. Thomas, for many years a resident of this city, where he was well known in the business circles. Two daughters were born to Judge and Mrs. Kirlicks, Mildred, the wife of A. L. Knolle, well known business man of Hous- ton, and Emily Kirlicks, at home. There is one grandchild, Kirlicks Knolle, aged five years. The Kirlicks home is at 1512 Dowling Street, where Mr. Kirlicks died on April 5, 1923. He had not been practicing his profession actively on account of ill health, for more than four years prior to his death. He was a charter member of the Houston Light Guard Association, and of the old Magnolia Histrion- ic Society, and the various bar associations, in which he always took an active part. He was also deeply interested in all the civic associations of the city and gave of his time and means to further any project for the progress and advancement of Hous- ton. Judge Kirlicks had a host of friends from every walk of life-from the most humble, up to the prominent citizenship of his city and State. His was a gentle, kindly character that appealed to all, and in his passing, the city and State has left upon their pages of history a deep impress of a worthy and honored citizen.

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UGUST HERMAN BOYSEN, SR. In re- cording the early business activities of South Texas we find among the most prom- inent names that of August H. Boysen, Sr. For forty-seven years he was engaged in the corn and rice milling business in Houston and Galveston, and was well known throughout South Texas. Com- ing to Harrisburg, Texas, in the pioneer days, he saw Houston grow from a village on the banks of Buffalo Bayou to the thriving city of today, a pro- cess in which he played no small part.

August Herman Boysen was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1845, son of Boyd Boysen. In 1867 he came to this country and located at Harrisburg. Ten years later he moved to Galveston, where he engaged in corn milling. He took a prominent part in the political activities of Galveston in the early '90s. In 1901 he came to Houston and for thirteen years was connected with the T. H. Thompson Mill- ing Company in the rice business. He was an au- thority on the rice question, and probably no other man of that day was better versed in this great industry than Mr. Boysen. He was the first man that found a practical use for the rice hulls which he made into a nutritious fodder for cattle.

Mr. Boysen was married at Galveston on Decem- ber 13th, 1883, to Miss Julia Howard, a native of Galveston, and the daughter of Weston Randolph and Margaret (Davidson) Howard. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Boysen, three daughters, Esther, Mrs. J. H. Tabony, Miss Alice Boysen and Miss Freida Boysen, and two sons, August Henry, Jr., and Randolph Howard Boysen. Mr. Boysen was prominent in political and social affairs of Houston up to a few years ago, at which time he retired from active business life. He was a member of the Houston Sharks Club.

October the 10th, 1924, marked the passing of August H. Boysen, Sr. A loyal devoted citizen, he was ever ready to lend his aid to a worthy cause, and it can be truly said his life was lived for the good of his city and community.

OUIS APPELBAUM, although a resident of Houston but eight years, during that time was a factor in the industrial world and im- pressed his influence on the life of the com- munity. Mr. Appelbaum came to Houston in 1900 and went in the junk business on a large scale, organizing his business along the most efficient lines, and by his successful operation and manage- ment acquired a fortune. His interest in this busi- ness led him into the manufacturing business and shortly prior to his death he established a brass manufacturing plant, giving to this industry the same enthusiasm that had made his first venture so highly successful. He had a talent for organization and industrial management, giving close attention to detail and economical operation, and was con- sidered one of the most capable business men of the city.

Mr. Appelbaum was born in Europe, in 1864, com- ing to the United States at the age of seventeen years. He spent several years in New York City, engaged in various lines of business and then went to Chicago, Illinois, where he made his home until 1900. While in that city he became familiar with the working side of the industrial world, making rapid strides forward along the road to ultimate success.

Mr. Appelbaum was a keen observer of industrial conditions, and had an unusual sense of material values. When he came to Houston in 1900 it was with the intention of going into the junk business, in which he saw an opportunity for the man who was willing to make of this field a real business, in a big way. Shortly after his arrival in the city he began making his plans, and in a short time had organized and put in operation one of the largest of such business that had been established in the city. He applied to his business the same principles that make for success in any line of endeavor, and in a short time became recognized as one of the most progressive of Houston's business men. His later success more than justified his expectations, and he resolved to widen his line of endeavor, organizing the brass manufacturing plant toward this end. His death, in 1908, cut short his career just when an even greater period of success was dawning.

Mr. Appelbaum was married in Chicago, the ninth of August, 1898, to Miss Emma Lipsitz, daughter of Myer Lipsitz, a brother of Louis Lipsitz of Dallas and Mr. Lipsitz of Waco. Her mother, before her marriage, Miss Bertha Bernstein, spent most of her life in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Appelbaum made their home in Houston from the time of Mr. Appel- baum's first business association in this city. Their home was at 1509 Main Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Appelbaum had a family of three children, a daughter, Miss Gertrude Appelbaum, now Mrs. Isadore Schwartz of Houston (Mr. Schwartz is president of the Houston Nut and Products Com- pany, a daughter, Lena, wife of Henry Dee Green- burg, manager of the Rainbow Waist Shop at Hous- ton, and a native of this city; and a son, Benjamin Louis, secretary and treasurer of the Beaman-Ap- pelbaum Drug company, Incorporated, one of the largest drug stores in Houston.

Mr. Appelbaum died at Houston the twenty-fourth of June, 1908, at the age of forty-four years. He was, as this sketch would indicate, a man of intense activity, and a thoroughly public spirited citizen. He was a man of practical attainments and a busi- ness executive of acumen. He was a keen student of economic values and brought to the world of business and industry a sound and constructive pol- icy that marked his entire career. Mr. Appelbaum impressed himself upon the business world of his adopted city as one of its finest citizens, and his influence was felt in every walk of life.

HARLES JAMES WADDELL. The railroad world can boast of many men whose influ- ence is felt throughout this great industry, and among these stands the name of Charles James Waddell, for many years associated with rail- roading as one of the fraternity of engineers, and during his later years as a leader in this field. As chairman of the board of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers in his district, he took a sympa- thetic interest in all that concerned the workers and advocated many important measures advantageous to them. He knew, through his personal experience, the things that lay nearest their hearts, the things that were really important to them, and had a rare understanding of these men who form the backbone of the great railroad business. Coming up from the ranks as he did, the men themselves had in him an

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implicit confidence, and he was able to talk to them as a comrade, rather than preach to them as one who knew little of their problems perhaps would have done. To all questions that came before the board during the time he was chairman, he gave his closest attention, considering them always from the standpoint of the worker, and many improvements, and protective measures adopted, were made possible through his indefatigable energy and interest. His death was a deep loss to the entire railroad world, and his many evidences of interest in the trainmen will be remembered throughout the years to come.

Mr. Waddell was a native Houstonian, and was born in this city the nineteenth of March, 1870. His father, Thomas J. Waddell, a native of Ireland, came to Houston as a young man and made this city his home until his death. His mother, who is still liv- ing, is Mrs. Catherine Waddell, and is one of the most honored pioneers of Houston. She recalls many of the scenes of the earlier days, and delights in recounting them to her many friends.

Mr. Waddell was educated in the public schools of his native city, and as a young man began with the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, a road with which he remained until his death. He was first fireman and later engineer, spending eighteen years at Ennis, which was his headqaurters. At the ex- piration of that time he was granted a leave of ab- sence, and made chairman of the board of Brother- hood of Locomotive Engineers, holding this office until his death, in 1917. He had been for many years a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and throughout his career as a railroad man had given close study to the conditions under which the railroad man worked, as well as to possible improvements of these conditions.

Mr. Waddell was married to Miss Anna Bessie Callahan, a native of Moberly, Missouri, and the daughter of John R. Callahan. Mr. Callahan came to Texas almost half a century ago, from his home in Missouri, and spent sixteen years at Denison, later going to Ennis, where he lived for twelve years. He is now a resident of California. Mr. and Mrs. Waddell had four children, C. E. Waddell, a cotton man with the Anderson Clayton and Company of Houston; John Edward Waddell, also with Anderson Clayton and Company; Miss Mary Kathryn Waddell, and Robert Osborn Waddell, both of whom are at home. The home life of Mr. and Mrs. Waddell was delightful, and congenial in every way. Mrs. Wad- dell was both helpmeet and companion to her hus- band throughout the years of his busy career, and his constant inspiration to higher things.

Mr. Waddell died at his home in Houston the thir- ty-first of January, 1917. His death was a distinct loss to the railroad world and to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. His activities in behalf of the brotherhood were many and won him the ad- miration and friendship of the entire brotherhood. He had many friends in Houston, men and women from every walk in life, and was respected by all who knew him. He took a real interest in the wel- fare of his fellowmen, making it his first duty to give their interests his highest consideration, and his life was an inspiration to all who knew him.

UDGE JIM H. REEVES, well-known attor- ney, of Houston, and a member of the law firm of Love, Wagner and Wagner, was appointed Judge of the Corporation

Court of the City of Houston for the first time in 1920, and has been reappointed since that time, and during his regime with this Court, has established an enviable record. Judge Reeves is liked by every one, and it is an established fact that fines are paid in his Court, while the payer smiles, and it is known that when Judge Reeves assesses a fine, that he is right. He also does a general civil and criminal law practice, and has been identified with some of the most widely known cases which have come before the Courts of Houston. The firm of Love, Wagner and Wagner is composed of William G. Love, Abe W. Wagner and Myer C. Wagner, all of whom are well-known attorneys, in addition to Judge Reeves.

A native Texan, Judge Reeves was born at White- wright, Grayson County, on July 5th, 1893. His father, Jim H. Reeves, came to Whitewright, Texas, at the age of fifteen years, grew to manhood in Grayson County, and was a prominent merchant and cotton factor of Whitewright, besides large farm- ing interests in Grayson County, where he was a real pioneer and State builder; he is now retired from active business pursuits. His mother was Miss Ellen Batsell, a native of Kentucky, and came to Texas with her parents as a child. His early edu- cation was obtained in the public and high schools of Whitewright, where he graduated from the lat- ter and then entered the Texas Christian University at Fort Worth, after which he became a student of the University of Texas and graduated from this institution in the class of 1915.

After finishing college, Judge Reeves came to Houston and became associated with the law firm of Baker, Botts, Parker and Garwood, and went on the road for this firm, handling claims for them in all portions of the Southern States. After leav- ing this firm, he entered the practice of law alone in Houston, where he practiced in the civil and criminal courts until he entered the World War. In June, 1917, Judge Reeves became a member of the 141st Infantry, 36th Division, and for a short time was in this department of the service, when he entered the 2nd Officers' Training Camp at Leon Springs, Texas, and was commissioned a First Lieu- tenant, but he wanted to go in the Air Service, and was transferred to this branch of the service as 2nd Lieutenant, and was sent to Love Field, Dallas, in August, 1917, and assisted in the building of that field. He later went to New York and then over- seas, and was first in England, where he received further training, and then to France with the 1st Army Air Service, and was with them all through the War. After the Armistice, Judge Reeves re- turned to America, and was discharged in June, 1919, when he returned to Houston and was made Assistant District Attorney of Harris County, and served in this capacity for one year, when he be- came associated with the law firm of Love, Wagner and Wagner, and is still a member of this well- known law firm. Judge Reeves is popular in the business and social circles of Houston, where he has a host of friends, and while yet a young man, he has established a wonderful record as an attorney, and as a Judge of the Corporation Court, over which he has presided since 1920, and his friends predict a great future for this brilliant young member of the Bar.

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New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 67

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