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Mr. Tarry began his business career in 1909, after finishing school, beginning as a bookkeeper in a Meridian, Miss., bank, where he worked until he enlisted in the army, May 12, 1917, entering the R. O. T. C. at Fort McPherson. Here he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Q. M. C. and served in seven different camps in the United States. He went to France where he was promoted to first lieutenant and returned to Call Field as an officer in the Q. M. C. He was discharged from the service at Call Field October 27, 1919, and immediately took up his residence in Wichita Falls. He was born in Ham- burg, Ala., in 1892, and educated in the public and high schools of that city. His parents were J. P. and Georgia (Dehoney) Tarry, natives of Alabama and Kentucky, respectively. He was married at Shreveport, La., in March, 1920, to Miss Allie Kate Suttle, daughter of R. H. Suttle, of Meridian, Miss., and they have one child, Mary Katherine. They re- side at 1508 Taylor. He is a Mason and a member of Stonewall Club at Meridian, Miss.
HARLES P. WALKER came to Wichita Falls April 1, 1919 to engage with the Toombs- Shepherd Sash and Door Company, of this city. Prior to engaging in this business Mr. Walker was a newspaper man in Oklahoma City from 1899 until 1905, when he went with the Oklahoma Sash and Door Company of Oklahoma City, re- maining with them until 1915, when he went with the El Paso Sash and Door Company of El Paso, Texas. He became sales manager for the Toombs- Shepherd Sash and Door Company of Wichita Falls, April 1, 1919, and later became general manager.
Mr. Walker is a native of Greeley, Kansas, His parents were C. P. and Sarah E. Welsh Walker. His father was a farmer. He attended the public schools of Greeley and Colony, Kansas, and the Baker University at Baldwin.
He was married at Colorado Springs, Colo., Sep- tember 26, 1920, to Miss Anna Machin, and they live at 1718 Collins avenue. He is an Elk and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
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ACOR J. LORY, vice president and director of the City National Bank of Commerce, came to Texas from Pomeroy, Iowa, and since he located in Wichita Falls in 1887, he has been one of the important factors contributing to the growth and development of the city. Devoting himself to the real estate and investment business when he first came to the city, he had much to do with the city's progress in a building way and was instrumental in bringing a number of industries here. many of which he is connected with either as officer or director. He was one of the original organizers of the National Bank of Commerce of which he later became president. Ile is a stockholder in several local institutions, including refineries, laundries and the Wichita Falls Daily Times. Previous to leaving Pomeroy Iowa, he had been in the mercantile busi- ness there about eight years. At Gainesville, Texas, where he first located, he went on a sheep ranch in Cook County and remained there four years. He then went to Archer County, where he acquired a sheep and cattle ranch which he operated for twelve years, selling out to move to Wichita Falls.
Mr. Lory was born at Cornwall, England, January 3, 1839, and came to the United States with his parents in 1849, settling in Wisconsin, where his father engaged in farming, which he continued until his death. The son attended the public schools both in England and in Wisconsin and finished his educa- tion at the Plattville Academy in that state. When a young man he came out to this country in 1882, when there were practically no railroads. He was married at Mount Morris, Ill., in 1912, to Miss Ella Kirkpatrick, daughter of John Fletcher Kirkpatrick, and their home is at 1302 Tenth Street. He has served on the City Council of the city and has always been identified with all agencies making for good government, good schools and good citizenship. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln and his last vote for President Harding. He is a staunch Republican. He is a booster for his city, believing it to have a greater future than any other city in the state, and in order to contribute to the upbuilding of Wichita Falls he is actively identified with the Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Bap- tist church and has been a deacon in the organization for over twenty years, now serving as a senior deacon.
OSCOE H. STOCKS, manager Citizens Lum- ber Company, Sibley and Broad Streets, came to Wichita Falls in 1919, and in Feb- ruary, 1920, the above company, which is a partnership in which J. H. Crumpler, T. A. Wilson, A. W. Karrenbock, John W. Thomas and R. H. Stocks are interested, was formed, Mr. Stocks assuming the management of the company's business. The organization handles a general line of building materials, including lime, plaster, cement, builder's hardware, etc., their salesrooms occupying a space of 150 x 300 feet. They carry a large stock and are always in position to meet every demand for any- thing in their line.
Prior to engaging with the Citizens Lumber Com- pany, Mr. Stocks had former experience in this line of business at Ballinger, Texas, where he was con- nected with H. H. Hardin of the Hardin Lumber Company for two years, during year 1919 he was connected with C. D. Shamburger.
During the war Mr. Stocks served in the 165th Depot Brigade, 58th Company, and in 85th Inf .. Company A. He was discharged from the service February 12, 1919.
Mr. Stocks is a native of Ballinger, Texas, born September 9, 1895, and was educated in the public schools of that town. His parents were T. J. and Sarah E. (Wright) Stocks.
He was married at Ballinger, Texas, June, 1919, to Miss Marion Wooden, a native of Ballinger and daughter of I. O. Wooden, a real estate man of that town.
Mr. Stocks, by the very nature of his business, is well identified with the growth and progress of his city and he takes a deep interest in all matters that conduce to the furtherance of the welfare of Wichita Falls. He has an abiding faith in his town and ex- pects to see it become one of the most important cities in the State. Parties contemplating locating in Wichita Falls and building there will find him willing to lend them every accommodation possible in submitting estimates, suggestions, etc., that will aid in the consummation of their plans.
R. ARNOLD, partner in the realty firm of Mills & Arnold, Iowa Park, not only is a leader in one of the most important lines of business, real estate, in the big new West, new since the immense oil discoveries, but is Mayor of Iowa Park and is thereby the chief spokesman and perhaps more responsible for the development of his city which is in the heart of one of the richest oil territories of the United States. George Mills is the partner in the firm. The real estate business is fundamental everywhere, but at Iowa Park it is especially so because of the oil values, an irrigation project which will take in 100,000 acres of irrigable lands, and because it is also a great agricultural country.
Mr. Arnold was born at Anson, in Jones County, Texas, August 18, 1887. His father was Judge F. M. Arnold, County Judge of Jones County, who came to Texas in 1857. Jones County public schools and Simmons College at Abilene, Texas, gave the youth his education. He later went to Little Rock, Ar- kansas, where he engaged in the mercantile business for three years. In 1914, he came to Iowa Park where he started in the dry goods business. He con- tinued this business until 1918 when he entered the real estate business. Mr. Arnold is Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Park Inn and one of its promoters; he is secretary and manager of the Young Men's Business League, organized in 1918, and has a membership of 140 for the purpose of civic progress and betterment. He is also a leader in the irrigation project which will give to his city 100,000 acres. He is thus identifying himself with every worthy interest of his section of the state.
In 1911, at Iowa Park, Miss Zulah Matthews be- came the bride of Mr. Arnold. They have one daugh- ter, Dorothy Margaret. The family reside at 101 Poe Street. In addition to his business interests, Mr. Arnold is identified with the Knights of Pythias, with the Y. M. B. L. and the Ft. Worth Chapter of the D. O. O. K. His church affiliation is Methodist.
As a director of one of the most vital industries of his city, as its Mayor and a public-spirited citizen, Mr. Arnold is a first rank citizen of his city and not only now has but in the future will hold a big place in its development.
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ARRY HOLMGREN, lessee and professor in charge of Draughon's Practical Business College, 71015 Seventh Street, is helping many of the young people of Wichita Falls to lay the foundation for a successful business career and since opening the school on September 1, 1921, has had a most gratifying enrollment. Be- sides shorthand and typewriting, in both of which Mr. Holmgren is a recognized expert, the school gives practical courses in bookkeeping and business administration and in business law and the student upon graduation is splendidly equipped for the struggles of an active business career.
The Draughon Practical Business College operates both day and night classes for the convenience of those who desire to continue in their regular posi- tions while studying to complete the course in train- ing. The day classes are from 9 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., and the night classes from 7 to 9 p. m., three nights each week.
Mr. Holmgren is a native of Kansas and was born in Lindsborg on August 9, 1887. He is a son of L. Holmgren, native of Sweden, who came to the United States in 1884 and settled in Kansas. After attending the public schools at Lindborg Mr. Holm- gren entered Bethany College. He also took a com- plete business course and specialized in shorthand writing, becoming an expert stenographer. After completing his studies Mr. Holmgren engaged in the grocery business at McPhearson, Kansas, and later at Sylvia and then entered the grain business at Wichita, Kansas, where he remained for six years before coming to Wichita Falls. After coming here he worked as a public stenographer before opening the Draughon Business College.
Mr. Holmgren is married and has two children, Brunhilde and Lloyd. He resides at 71012 Seventh Street.
An able instructor and experienced business man as well, Mr. Holmgren is giving to his students careful and conscientious training and fitting them for active business careers. He is a believer in the future of Wichita Falls and expects to build up one of the best business schools in the state.
OUIS A. ROBINSON, owner of the Louis A. Robinson & Company, real estate and insur- ance, came from Lubbock, Texas, to Wichita Falls in 1919, and organized his present business that year. He deals in city and farm properties, giving particular attention to city prop- erty, and since the establishment of his business he has handled some very important deals. His listings include some of the choicest business and residence property in Wichita Falls and prospective buyers will find him in a position to meet their re- quirements for all kinds of city or farm property.
His company also handles all kinds of insurance, representing the Commercial Union, the Scottish Union and the National County Fire Insurance Companies, the Virginia Fire and Marine and the Scotch Underwriters, and the company has had an exceptionally good business in both real estate and insurance, which, Mr. Robinson feels, will continue to grow as Wichita Falls progresses toward the goal of becoming one of the most important cities in the state. Prior to coming to Wichita Falls Mr. Robinson was a member of the firm of Robinson Brothers, at Lubbock, Texas, for about seven years. He has been engaged in the real estate business about fourteen years.
Mr. Robinson is a native of Jack County, Texas, born March 11, 1883. His parents were James R. and Emma (Chase) Robinson, and he was educated in the high school at Fort Worth, Texas. In 1906 he was married to Miss Tura Mae McLoud at Takhoma, Texas, and two children, Ina Merle and John Edward, have been born to the union. The family is affiliated with the First Christian Church.
Mr. Robinson belongs to that progressive and ambitious type of young man who makes them- selves factors in the building of cities. He is an enthusiastic Wichita Falls booster and is confident his city will soon take its place among the most important cities of the state.
L. ALBRITTON, Morgan Building, general manager of the Wichita Falls Traction Company, of Wichita Falls, is one of the best informed and efficient men in the serv- ice of public utilities in the Southwest, and, by his management and direction, his city, which is meet- ing with unprecedented growth and commercial activity, is keeping pace with its immense civic growth in its street railway extension and quality of service rendered the public. Other officials of the Wichita Falls Traction Company are J. A. Kemp, president; Frank Kell, vice-president, and J. C. My- tinger, secretary and treasurer. The company has twelve and a half miles of track, thirty-two cars and seventy-five employees. Street car barns are located at 1906 Ninth Street where there is under roof an establishment 150 feet by 150 feet, including repair and paint shops. There are two lines: Lake and Southland. The traction company of any city is always a business that most vitally concerns its. people and the service in public utilities, especially the management of such, require men of unusual ability in economics, business ability and foresight as well as courtesy in handling the public. Because Mr. Albritton is a leader in these qualities, the man- agement of the Wichita Falls Traction Company called him from his work of superintendent with the Oklahoma City Railway Company with whom he had been associated for sixteen years.
Mr. Albritton was born in the state of Mississippi, in 1887. His father, E. O. Albritton, was a brick manufacturer of that state who later moved to Texas, locating at Hamlin, Texas, as a farmer, now retired. The public school system of Jacksboro, Texas, gave the youth his education and then he began his work in the service of public utilities from the outset. He started as a conductor for the Okla- homa City Railway Company, later was appointed inspector, then was chosen superintendent, in which capacities he served from 1902 until 1918 when he resigned his work in Oklahoma to accept the general management of the Wichita Falls Traction Company, in 1918.
In 1912, in Oklahoma City, Mr. Albritton married Miss Pearl Greer, a native of Missouri, whose father, E. A. Greer, was an active merchant of that state. They have three children, L. L., Jr., age seven, Elizabeth Gertrude, age five and Pearl, age one year. Mr. Albritton is an Odd Fellow and a meniber of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce. He is a good mixer, has a talent for directing business, and is one of the most sanguine believers in the future of his adopted city as the coming city of the Southwest, and there are a host of others who subscribe to his conviction.
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HOMAS J. TAYLOR. The late Thomas J. Taylor, capitalist, banker and oil operator of Wichita Falls, Texas, for thirty years was associated with the history and pro- gress of Wichita Falls. During his entire career he was identified with the civic and commercial progress of Wichita County and actively participated in nearly every enterprise of a public nature that was launched for the advancement and betterment of the city of Wichita Falls. During his long residence here he achieved a position of honor and trust with- out peer among the citizens of this city.
A native of the Lone Star State Mr. Taylor was born at Linden, Cass County, February 9, 1864. He is from noble Southern heritage. His parents, Thos. J. & Lucy (Banks) Taylor were among the first families of Georgia, they came to Texas and located in Cass County in the early '50's. His education was received in the public schools of Cass County. In 1890 he moved to Wichita Falls where he was engaged in the grocery business for about ten years. He began his career as a banker in 1907 when he organized the First State Bank & Trust Company and served as president of that institution until 1915 when it was consolidated with the First National Bank. He served as cashier with the latter institu- tion until 1918 when he resigned on account of ill health, but continued as a director until 1920.
In the opening up of the Wichita County oil fields Mr. Taylor engaged extensively in the oil industry and operated very successfully. He was secretary and treasurer of the Sanders-Taylor Co., which operated in the Northwestern K. M. A. and Electra fields, and was a director of the Wichita Falls and Southern R. R. He also engaged extensively in other enterprises, he was heavily interested in the Wichita Falls Ice Company in which company he served as president.
Upon the re-organization of the American Na- tional Bank, Mr. Taylor was selected as the most trustive and efficient man to pilot that institution through its period of re-habilitation and served as chairman of the board of directors until it was sold to the First National Bank.
Mr. Taylor was married in 1887 to Miss Ella D. Erwin, of Louisiana, they were the parents of seven children, Roy A., F. G., E. P., Vera now Mrs. J. T. Gant, Thos. J., Jr., Avis B. and Thelma now Mrs. J W. Eckles. The family residence is at 1008 Lamar Street.
Mr. Taylor held membership in the Masonic fraternity, the Elks, the Wichita Country Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Taylor's death came suddenly January 16, 1922, and was a distinct shock to a host of friends. He was active at his desk: in his office in the City National Bank Building-heart failure called him away. He had an honored and respected position among the builders of the city where he had spent the greater part of his business career, and in his passing the community has lost one of their worth- iest citizens.
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AT L. INGE, partner in the firm of Inge & Lovelace, real estate and oil investments, 610 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, is at the forefront among men who deal in real estate and oil leases of his city and district. Both city property and farm lands are handled and pro- duction is bought and sold as well as leases. In being connected with these two industries, the real
estate and oil businesses, Mr. Inge and his company are with two of the greatest activities of the North- west. While the Lone Star State has had to her credit an attractive oil production for many years yet it was not until the coming in of the wells of the last few years in Mr. Inge's territory that Texas began to be rated as one of the first of Uncle Sam's oil producers. In the marketing of leases in such fields and in the exchange of its production, the firm of Inge & Lovelace are active. It was in Sep- tember, 1918, that this business was organized with W. C. Lovelace as partner.
Mr. Inge was born in Missouri, in Pike County, in 1867. His father, now deceased, was William H. Inge, and was a very successful building contractor. The public school system of his native state gave him his education and he then began his business career by starting as an office boy for a railroad. At the age of seventeen he came to Texas and for five years was with the M. K . & T. Ry at Green- ville. He then became chief clerk and passenger agent for the Texas Midland R. R., then returned to the employ of the M. K. & T. for two more years, this time at Dallas, and from this association went to Wichita Falls in 1911 with the passenger and traffic departments as chief clerk for the Wichita Falls & Northwestern with which he remained until this road was taken over by the Federal Government in the late war. It was then, in September, 1918, that Mr. Inge organized the firm of Inge & Lovelace for real estate and oil investments.
At Dallas, Texas, in 1902, Miss Florence Norrine Hawkins became the bride of Mr. Inge; she was a native of Greenville, Texas. The residence is now at 1206 Scott Avenue.
Mr. Inge is a Mason, a life member at the Hella Temple Shrine, and is affiliated with the Blue Lodge at Greenville he is also an Elk.
HEA S. NIXON was born in Caldwell County on November 22, 1885. His father, J. K. Nixon, was a pioneer ranchman, a well known Confederate soldier from Texas, having served on John Hardeman's staff. On July 4, 1920, he passed away. His mother was Mary Little Nixon. Yancy, Texas, gave young Nixon his high school education from which he graduated in 1900. He then took instruction from the University of Texas and taught school for a while. In 1903 Mr. Nixon was made foreman of the J. J. Little ranch. He served in this capacity until 1907. From 1907 to 1909 he went with the Moore National Bank, at Moore, Texas, as cashier. He took charge of the Pearsall National Bank, at Pearsall, Texas, in 1909 and continued to direct it until 1918 at which . time he came to Wichita Falls and founded the bank he now directs. Besides his immediate banking business, Mr. Nixon owns a cattle ranch in South Texas and is also interested in the production of oil in partnership.
On June 4, 1908, Miss Mary Hindes, daughter of Geo. F. Hindes a pioneer rancher and banker of Texas, became the bride of Mr. Nixon. They have a son, Rhea S. Nixon, Jr. The family resides at 1605 Tilden Street.
The Rotary Club, the Wichita Country Club and the Wichita Polo Club have all laid claim to this citizen. He is a Mason, Royal Arch, and a member of both his local Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber of Commerce. His church affiliation is Methodist.
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B URTON A. STAYTON, associated with W. A. Freear and Ivan Murchinson in the ownership of the Freear Furniture Com- pany, northeast corner of Ninth Street and ",ott Avenue, is a young man who is making a .word for himself in the business life of Wichita Fails. The business with which he is connected was established in 1909, on Ohio Avenue, between uxth and Seventh Streets, and later moved to larger sirters at 816-18 Ohio Avenue. That location was "w) outgrown and the company had erected for ac in its present large and modern home, moving sto it in August, 1919. It is said to be the finest furniture emporium in Northwest Texas and does a arge volume of business, averaging about $500,000 jer year, selling goods throughout all the territory authin a radius of 200 miles. Thirty people con- stitute the clerical and sales force and four major Apartments are operated, in which may be found "verything to make the home beautiful and com- fortable. Included in the company's large stock is period furniture of every design, tapestries of the nichest textures and rugs of every character, from the richest Oriental designs to the more inexpensive Axminsters.
Mr. Stayton was formerly connected with the City National Bank, in which institution he began his commercial career, beginning as a clerk and holding the position of receiving teller when he left the bank to join his present firm. He is a native of Wichita Falls, born in 1891, and educated in the public schools of his home city, graduating from the high schools. His parents were R. B. and Susan (Andes) Stayton, his father a native of Kentucky and his mother a native of Pennsylvania. His father moved to Wichita Falls in 1887, and has been a railroad conductor on the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad for many years and is well known to the 'raveling public along that line. Mr. Stayton was married in 1915 to Miss Anne Freear, a native of Weatherford, Texas, and the daughter of W. A. Freear, senior member of the firm of W. A. Freear Furniture Company. He is a Mason, belonging to the York Rite body at Wichita Falls and the Scottish Rite body at Dallas, Texas, and is a member of Maskat Temple Shrine. In the commercial and social club life of the city he is identified with the Retail Merchants Association and is president of the board; is vice-chairman of the Business Coun- vil of the Chamber of Commerce and belongs to the Wichita Club and Wichita Falls Golf Club. His re- ligious affiliation is with the Baptist Church. He .s ane of the city's best boosters and declares that Wichita Falls "can't be beat."
S. RICHARDSON, known to his city as "Richardson Haberdasher," 723 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, after a training in the largest dry goods companies of the southwest, has become a haberdasher for himself und his establishment is one of the most attractive and successful in the state. The Richardson Haber- lasher was created on February 1, 1919, with Lester Jones. cashier of the Wichita State Bank, as partner And though there are but four employees the volume of business conducted ranks with like establishments employing from three to four times as many clerks. The famous Edwin Clapp. shoe is handled and the ৳ne of men's furnishings is both complete and high dass only. No means are spared by which the management is kept in touch with the latest and best
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