New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 70

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

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Dr. Grant was married at Houston, the thirtieth of May, 1900, to Miss Lela Woodward, a native of Bandera County, Texas, and who was reared in Uvalde County. Her father, William Henry Wood- ward, a native of Virginia, came to Texas before the Civil War, in which he served in the Confederate Army, with General McGruder. He engaged in farming and stock raising activities throughout his lifetime. Mrs. Grant's mother was prior to her mar- riage, Miss Elizabeth Crowder, a native of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Grant resides at the family home, 1621 Ashland Avenue, in the fine home built by Dr. Grant in 1911. Dr. and Mrs. Grant had one child, James Henry Grant, born the eleventh of Jan- uary, 1906, and a graduate of Heights High School and a student at Rice Institute.

Dr. Elmore Ellsworth Grant died the twelfth of October, 1923, and his loss was not only a deep loss to the medical profession, and to the county schools, but to his hundreds of friends in Harris County, men, women and children from every walk of life. His busy life, lived to the full, typifies the highest ex- ample of Christian citizenship, and through the years to come his memory will be recalled at Houston, and should be an inspiration to others.

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ILLIAM VERNON LAURAINE came to Houston, Texas, in 1900, and resided in this city for more than a quarter of a century, where he was loved and esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was widely known in the business world as an expert accountant-indeed he was at the top of his pro- fession and considered an expert not only in Texas but in all parts of the United States, especially in Washington, D. C., among the government officials who knew of his careful, efficient and dexterous work. For about twenty years he was one of the best known public accountants of the entire country and his services were eagerly sought by the largest and most important financial and commercial or- ganizations of the country and the greater corpor- ations of the nation. He maintained offices in the old Beatty Building, now the West Building, dur- ing the period in which he was engaged in the work of public accounting, moving to the Zindler Building two years prior to his death, where he was the sole owner of his accounting business, throughout his career in this profession. Mr. Lauraine was an ex- pert questioned document examiner, and practiced here in Houston and was the only expert in this line in the city. He and Mr. Jay Fordyce Wood of Chicago, one of the best known handwriting experts in the country, often worked together and through this work became close friends.

A native son of Texas, Mr. Lauraine was born at Columbus on April 6th, 1863. His father, A. Lau- raine (now deceased), a native of South Carolina, was throughout his life active in the financial, com- mercial and political life of Colorado County. His mother, Mrs. Frances (Vernon) Lauraine, a native of New Orleans was a member of that city's most illustrious families. His education was obtained in various schools of the Lone Star State, the greater part of which was in Austin. His first venture into the life of business was in the office of a wholesale merchant of Kansas City, Missouri, where he re- mained for a few years before entering the service of the Northwestern Railroad as an auditor. He continued in railroad work for about twelve years, during which period he served in the various branches of the service, only leaving the railroad when he removed to Houston and established his Public Accounting offices.

Mr. Lauraine was married 'at Austin, Texas, on October 31st, 1887, to Miss Josephine Strong, a native Texan, and a daughter of N. C. Strong, a native of New York State and Mrs. Roxylana (Barlow) Strong, a native of Ohio, both of whom were members of well known families in their respec- tive States. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lauraine: Josephine of Houston, Texas; Maida, now the wife of T. B. Hooks of El Paso, Texas; G. S. Lauraine of Baytown, Texas, well known in the commercial circles of South Texas; Frances, now the wife of F. W. Hoepfner of Taft, Texas; William Vernon Lauraine, Jr., of Houston, Texas, and Hattie, now the wife of W. C. Averyt of Baytown, Texas. The Lauraine home is located at 212 Adams Street. Mr. Lauraine was for many years a consistent mem- ber of the St. Paul Methodist Church, and was active in all the workings of this denomination until his death which occurred here on March 5th, 1926. Perhaps no man ever lived in Houston who had more friends than Mr. Lauraine-these extending to all being under the auspices of the Elks Lodge.

walks of life. Born in the turbulent sixties he shared as a youth all the privation of the Southern people, and perhaps this had to do with his being through- out life a knightly defender of every cause that needed help. He was a born partisan, a defender of everything good in life, a Southern patriot and a gentlemen of the Old School.

ILLIAM CHARLES BUOY, for almost a decade was one of the sterling citizens of Houston, impressing his influence in many ways on the life of the community, and contributing in many ways to the prosperity of the city. Mr. Buoy was prominently identified with business activities, and had a wide reputation as a jewelry maker, a craft in which he was a real artist. He was active in civic and fraternal affairs, and took a deep interest in public welfare work. Mr. Buoy was chairman of the Entertainment and Pub- licity committees of the Elks Lodge, and widely known to members of this order. He was also in- terested in the welfare and student's aid work being carried on by this order. During the decade that he made his residence here he made many friends, and in many ways demonstrated his real interest in the city. During the World War, Mr. Buoy gave much of his time to war work.

William Charles Buoy was a native of Pennsyl- vania, having been born at Lancaster, in that State, the twenty-first of June, 1877. His father, the late W. H. Buoy, was a pattern maker in that State until his death, and had many friends there. His mother, formerly Miss Mary A. Cherry, is now mak- ing her home at Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Buoy at- tended the public schools of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and later learned the jewelry manufacturing trade in that city. He traveled all over the United States, his expert craftsmanship making him in great de- mand, and in 1914 came to Houston with a view to making this city his permanent home. He spent one year with the L. Lechenger Jewelry house, and then went in business for himself, establishing the Diamond House, at 315 Queen Building, which busi- ness he conducted successfully for three years. He then went out of business for a short time, prepara- tory to opening his shop at his home, where he specialized in high-class work for various large jewelry firms. He was considered one of the best jewelry makers in Texas and all kinds of special order work, demanding an unusual skill, was sent to him from over the state. During this time he made some intricate examples of the jewelers' art, creating a number of exceptionally fine pieces of jewelry. Mr. Buoy was active until two weeks prior to his death.

Mr. Buoy was married the eleventh of April, 1913, at Carlinville, Indiana, to Miss Emma Hoover, a native of that State. Her father, C. R. Hoover, is a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother, Lillie Jordan Hoover, a native of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Buoy resided at 2013 La Branch Street, Houston. Their home life was delightful, and Mrs. Buoy was not only a true companion and wife, furnishing her husband inspiration throughout his career, but a devoted mother. Mr. and Mrs. Buoy had four chil- dren, Helen, William Edward, John Albert, and Charles Henry.

Mr. Buoy's death occurred at a Houston hospital, the thirtieth of August, 1923, the funeral services

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ORRIS ARNOLD MOORE of Houston, Texas, was throughout his life an active agent for the best interests and the up- building of his city, community and State --- a born leader and an honored citizen. His career in the business, fraternal and social circles was out- standing and unusual in its character. Not having the privileges of an education in his early life, he was, nevertheless, a cultured and educated man, these splendid accomplishments having been ob- tained entirely through self help. He was through- out his life a student, reading the best literature obtainable, and being blessed by a retentive memory, he was well versed in the world's literature, and was an interesting and accomplished speaker on any sub- ject of the day, he was even more, he was a convinc- ing and eloquent speaker, using a vocabulary made up of the purest English, and his aid was sought at all times for public speaking, along practically all lines. Mr. Moore was indeed a splendid Christian gentleman, courteous, generous and charitable, with a kindly disposition and a pleasing manner that en- deared him to all who had the pleasure of his ac- quaintance. He had a host of friends in practically every portion of the United States. Dr. J. H. Cassity of Shreveport, Louisiana, said of him: "I never knew him to be on the wrong side of any controversy, neither was he on the fence, a man of strong con- victions and swift and unerring judgment. He quickly lined up on the right side of every issue, fought with that moral and patriotic courage, which is the righteous heritage of the man who knows him- self to be clean and square." His mind was keen and clear-his heart was pure and clean, his purposes were magnanimous, his will was unconquerable.

A native Texan, Mr. Moore was born at Denison on August 19th, 1886. Both his parents died when he was an infant, after which he was brought to Houston, where he was reared by an aunt. His edu- cation was obtained in the public schools of Hous- ton, but his real education was obtained later in life through his contact with men and things. After reaching early manhood he was engaged in various lines of activity. For a period of nine years he was chief clerk to the Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau, under Mr. A. W. Helm of New Orleans, Louisiana. Later he became assistant to Clifford G. Beckham, prohibition director for the State of Texas. He remained in this position for a period of three years, during which time his work in this field was outstanding and noteworthy. Mr. Moore was one of the early members, and one of the organizers of the Ku Klux Klan, associated with Col. W. J. Simmons, and organized the intelligence department of this organization in Houston, was made a life member, receiving a heroic medal for work done in this or- ganization. He resigned from the klan at the time when he thought best, but during the period in which he served with all his energies with this or- ganization, he never accepted any pay for the work which he had done.

Mr. Moore was married at Houston, Texas, on July 25th, 1906, to Miss Claudia Louise Greber, a native Houstonian, and a daughter of J. A. Greber, who has for almost sixty years been an honored citizen of Houston, and well known in the business circles of South Texas. The Moore home is located at 1520 Hussion Street. Mr. Moore was a member of the A. F. and A. M. with membership in Linwood Lodge No. 167 of New Orleans, and was a member of the

Shrine of Galveston, and also a member of the Grand Consistory of New Orleans. During the World War Mr. Moore was active in all organizations for se- curing funds, and enlisted in the 2nd Officers Train- ing Camp at Leon Springs, Texas, where he in- jured his ankle and was discharged from that camp. Later he was commissioned a second lieutenant in New Orleans, being promoted to a first lieutenant some time after. Mr. Moore was killed in an auto- mobile accident near Gainesville, Georgia, on Feb- ruary 21st, 1925. At the time of his death he had just organized the American Bureau of Investiga- tion, and was first vice president of this organiza- tion, and it was his intention to devote his entire time and attention to this company. He was a mem- ber of the American Legion and was a first lieuten- ant in the Quarter Master's Reserve Corps. Mr. Moore was a member of the Christian Church and was active in all church work, giving liberally of his time and means to aid in all charity and church organizations. At the time of his death he was supreme recording knight of the Knights of the Flaming Sword. Mr. Moore was indeed an inspira- tion of all that is good and true in humanity, the qualities that make for the higher and better life here, and increase our capacity better to perceive and recognize the beckonings of God to the progressive plains of the hereafter.

C. BELL, was well known in Houston and South Texas, where he had been active in the cattle raising and banking circles for many years. In 1910 Mr. Bell organized the Guaranty State Bank of Houston. He remained with the bank for four years and a half. With the intention of retiring from active business he sold stock in the bank, but in 1919 he organized the Citizens State Bank of Houston, remaining with this bank until 1922.

Mr. Bell was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1859. His father, N. E. Bell, was engaged in farming in Virginia and removed to Texas in 1860, settling in Guadalupe County, and at the outbreak of the Civil War, he entered the conflict from Texas. At the close of the war, the family removed to Weimar, Texas. Mr. Bell's mother was, prior to her mar- riage, Miss Sallie T. Green, a member of a prom- inent Virginia family. His education was obtained in the public schools of Texas.

Mr. Bell spent nineteen years on cattle ranches near Pierce, and was for seven years engaged in the cattle commission business, of which he was the owner. He came to Houston in 1898 from Pierce, organizing the Bell Stockyards which he operated for many years. Mr. Bell had accumulated much valuable property, consisting of land in Harris County and Houston city property, among the latter being the building in which the Citizens State Bank was located. Mr. Bell was closely connected with the commercial interests of Houston, and owned stock in various companies and business establish- ments.

Mr. Bell passed away on February 20th, 1925, at the home of his sister, Mrs. V. L. Le Tulle of Bay City, where he had lived since his retirement in 1923. With Mr. Bell's passing Texas lost one of its sterling citizens, and a pioneer who helped to make the Texas of today.

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SIDOR JAPHET came to Houston in the early sixties, as a young man just begin- ning his career, and thereafter became an integral part of the progress of the city, contributing his share to its early development. Mr. Japhet took a great interest in civic matters, and in all that pertained to the betterment of Houston, or the welfare of its citizens. He gave freely to every cause toward this end, and liberally supported all the movements of that day.

Mr. Japhet was a native of Germany, in which country he was born the third day of November, 1842, son of a well known German family. His father died when he was a small boy, and after a number of years his mother remarried, Mr. Japhet shortly afterward coming to the United States. In his native country he had received an excellent edu- cation, and, although still a boy, he at once began his business career in New York City. In the early sixties he was attracted to the Southwest as offer- ing exceptional opportunity, and came to Houston. His first several years in this city were spent in the employ of the Fox and Harris Dry Goods Company, one of the old firms of the city. A little later he went in the retail liquor business, and after sev- eral years in the retail trade converted his interests to a wholesale establishment.

For many years Mr. Japhet's wholesale liquor business was located at the corner of Main and Com- merce Streets, and under his management grew to be one of the largest wholesale establishments in the state.

Mr. Japhet was twice married, the first union re- sulting in four children, Daniel A., well known oil operator of Houston; Gus; John H., of St. Joseph, Missouri, and George W., now deceased. His sec- ond marriage occurred the tenth of September, 1872, at Houston, when he was married to Miss Ida Wip- precht, a native of the Lone Star State. Her father, Rudolph Wipprecht, was a native of Germany, who came to the United States as a young man, locating in Texas in 1849, where for several years he taught school at New Braunfels. Later he was a member of the faculty of Texas A. and M. College, teach- ing languages. He taught there for many years, later retiring and removing to Seguin, Texas, where his death occurred at the advanced age of sev- enty-two. Mrs. Japhet's mother, before her mar- riage Miss Julia Kapp, was also a antive of Ger- many, coming to the United States with her par- ents in the early days.

Mr. and Mrs. Japhet had a family of five chil- dren, Betty, widow of Jack Paullen, and who has three sons; Earnest, who married Miss Edith Toombs, and who has three children, two boys and a girl; Hilda, wife of Louis Hamilton, of New York, and who has three children, two girls and a boy; Al- fred, who married Miss Daisy Watts, of San Antonio, and who has two sons; and Emil, who married Miss Katherine Tuttle, of Illinois, and who has two daughters.

Mrs. Japhet resides on a beautiful farm, on which she has built a fine country home, about three miles from the center of town. She also has numerous other holdings in real estate, including city business and residence property.

Isidor Japhet died at Houston, the twenty-fourth of December, 1895, at the age of fifty-three years. He was one of the most progressive citizens of that

day, managing a large business according to the most efficient and approved principles, and mak- ing a success that enabled him to lay the founda- tions of a small fortune. He was a great giver, contributing freely to every fund and movement of that time, and one of the most generous citizens of Houston. His benevolences were many, and unos- tentatious, he giving largely for his own satisfaction rather than for any praise he might gain thereby. His friends were many, men who knew him as a true friend and comrade, ready to share alike their good fortune or their sorrows. His death was a great shock to those who knew him, and he is re- membered as one of Houston's finest pioneers, and one who at all times did his part toward furthering the welfare of his city.

R. JAMES HAMILTON MORRISON. In the history of the progress of medicine in the Lone Star State, the name of Dr. James Hamilton Morrison, one of the most distin- guished pioneer physicians and surgeons of Texas, stands out prominently. Dr. Morrison for many years performed conspicuous service in his com- munity, Grimes County, and later Hempstead, his prestige being in proportion to his years of service. He was a factor in raising the medical standards of his day, keeping apace with the advancements made in his profession, and winning the reputation of a practitioner, careful and competent in all branches of his calling, was well worthy the obligations and honors of his profession.

Dr. James Hamilton Morrison was born in Ala- bama, on the fifth of July, 1842, son of James Ham- ilton Morrison, of South Carolina, who later went to Alabama, and still later came to Texas, locating in Grimes County, when the subject of this sketch was a small boy. He was a prominent land owner and planter of that time, taking an active part in the development of Grimes County, until his death. Dr. Morrison's mother, before her marriage, Miss Juliana Allen, was a native of South Carolina.

Dr. Morrison came of a family distinguished for the number of physicians and surgeons recruited from its ranks, a number of his uncles, as well as both his grandfathers being prominent in the medi- cal world. It was therefore natural that the boy turned to this profession as his life's vocation. After attending the schools of Grimes County, and later at Independence, he was forced to give up his educa- tion and participate in the Civil War. After the close of the conflict he went to Galveston and began the study of medicine, showing marked aptitude throughout his course. He took his degree from the medical college there and returned to Grimes Coun- ty, where for a number of years he engaged in the practice of his profession. He then went to Hemp- stead, and during the rest of his life served that city, and the surrounding territory faithfully, and was one of the best beloved physicians in that section. Dr. Morrison was accorded many honors in his home community, and was for many years County Health Officer. He was also a Trustee of the Public Schools and was Physician for the Prairie View State Nor- mal and Industrial College.

Dr. Morrison was married the twenty-second of March, 1877, in Grimes County, to Miss Carrie Lacy, a native of that county, and the daughter of Cap- tain Thomas H. Lacy, pioneer Texan, and

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Texan, and plantation owner. Although too old to actively participate in the Civil War, Captain Lacy rendered distinguished service to his country re- cruiting companies for active service. Mrs. Morri- son's mother was before her marriage Miss Janie Edwards of South Carolina. Mrs. Morrison was an ideal physician's wife, sympathetic and helpful, and a real inspiration to her husband throughout a life filled to overflowing with service to others. She made his home life delightful, and was the mother of three children, Miss Mary Morrison, of Houston, a talented art teacher; Robert Morrison, deceased, who had one child, Lacy Morrison, who makes her home with her grandmother; and Winnie, also de- ceased. Miss Mary Morrison has been for a num- ber of years a leader in art circles at Houston, and was for twelve years art instructor in colleges of Texas. She now has a private school, and is meet- ing with exceptional success in her work. She has had excellent training and for a number of years took special courses in Chicago and New York. She and her mother, with the small daughter of the late Robert Morrison, make their home at 2210 Caroline Street.

Dr. Morrison died at his home in Hempstead, the twentieth of November, 1910. Perhaps there has been no man who was so sincerely mourned as this fine old physician, who spent his life alleviating the sufferings of his fellowmen, and who gave so freely and unselfishly of his services for others. His life is a record of the sacrifices and joys of a physician, faithful to his duty, and his ideals, and will ever be an inspiration to all know knew him.

ENRY CRUGER BAILEY-The name of Henry Cruger Bailey will ever be asso- ciated with the history of Houston as a citizen who by his sincere belief in, and un- tiring efforts for, the growth of the city were largely responsible for the upbuilding of Houston. He was the sturdy type of citizen who gave his best to the community in which he lived and was always in the lead in every forward movement. Purposeful, often in advance of his time, and with the courage that qualified him to hold a position of leadership and gave him equanimity to face grave responsi- bilities without flinching, his life was an inspiration to all who knew him, and Houston received many advantages as the result of his citizenship.

A native of New York City and son of John J. Bailey, prominently identified with activities there, and Cordelia Cruger Bailey, a native of England, Henry Cruger Bailey spent most of his youth in the Consul House, in Italy, to which country his father was sent as U. S. Consul. His education, acquired abroad, was rounded out by the advantages of travel and the environment of history-making events, and launched him on his business career with

every assurance of success. He came to Houston in the late seventies, and became associated with his brother-in-law, Paul Bremond, owner of the Bremond Railway, and for which line Mr. Bailey was auditor until after the railway went into a receivership and was sold. He then retired, spending his remaining years in Houston, in which city his death occurred. Mr. Bailey was a real pioneer in the railroad world, and took a prominent part in building up a railroad system that would enable the Lone Star State to develop and progress.

Mr. Bailey was married in New York City in August, 1873, to Miss Alice Marion Mollan, a native

of the West Indies, of English and Scotch parent- age, and daughter of David Canning Mollan, who was the nephew of George Canning, one of England's most distinguished premiers. Her mother, Mrs. Catherine Ann Mollan, brought Mrs. Bailey to the United States, and it was here she met and married Mr. Bailey. She took an especially deep interest in his career, and in addition to being a true wife and helpmeet, and creating an ideal home life, reared a family of three children. These children are, Harry Cruger and Louis C. Bailey, both of whom are married and reside in Houston, and Frank W. Bailey, of Bradford, Pennsylvania, and who is mar- ried and has three children, Frank Walton, Cruger Oakley and Alice Liane Bailey. Since the death of Mr. Bailey, Mrs. Bailey and her family have continued to make their home in Houston, living at 1711 Caroline Street. Mrs. Bailey takes great interest in the welfare of her community and in furthering educational and civic work.

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New encyclopedia of Texas, volume 2, Part 70

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