The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 72

Author: Davis, Ellis Arthur, ed; Grobe, Edwin H., ed
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Dallas, Texas Development Bureau
Number of Pages: 1328

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A native of Arkansas, Mr. Amis was born in Paris, Jan. 7, 1886. His father, John Thomas Amis, a native of Georgia, in his early manhood was a leader in the business life of that state, but later removed to Arkansas. His mother, Mrs. Rebecca (Hogan) Amis, was a member of a pioneer family of Georgia. His education was received in the schools of Fort Smith, Arkansas, which he left at an early age to start his career in the business world. He was sixteen years of age when he started with the William Cameron Lumber Com- pany in Fort Worth. He was associated with this organization for more than seventeen years and during that period he had worked up to the position of manager of the Hemphill Street yard of this firm. He resigned from this position to engage in the contracting and building business, specializing in residential work. During his career in this field, he constructed many of the finest and most beau- tiful homes in Fort Worth, Arlington Heights, Cheltenham Addition, Mistletoe Heights and other additions. His work was characterized by its beauty and stability, being outstanding in the additions to which he devoted his skill and efficiency as a builder.

Mr. Amis was married in Fort Worth, February 15, 1913, to Miss Mary Louise Van Arsdell, a native of Kentucky and a member of one of that state's most prominent and esteemed families. Her father, James Van Arsdell, a native of Kentucky, was one of the leaders in the business life of his community. Her mother, Mrs. Perla (McCoun) Van Arsdell, was a member of a well known family of Kentucky. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Amis: Clarence Van Arsdell Amis, born Aug. 22, 1921. The Amis home is located at 3229 Rogers Avenue.

Mr. Amis died in Fort Worth, August 3, 1924. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Amis was a self- made man, in all that it implies, and during his career as a business man was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact. As a builder, he was an advocate of the highest stand- ards of this profession. He was one of the best loved citizens of Fort Worth, and was known as one of this city's most enterprising and public- spirited citizens, at all times working for the up- building and betterment of his city. Among the younger business men of Fort Worth, he was for years a prominent and popular figure and his passing occasioned genuine sorrow throughout the city.

ENNIS FRANCIS HEALY, of Fort Worth, for many years was a leading figure in the road and highway construction work of this state where, as executive head of the Healy Construction Company, he built many hundreds of miles of the best roads of Texas. Prior to this Mr. Healy had a wide experience as a con- tractor, specializing in water and sewerage work in various parts of the country.

A native of Canada, Mr. Healy was born in St. Mary's, August 15, 1875. His parents were Dennis F. and Julia Healy, also natives of Canada. His

education was received in the schools of Canada. As a young man Mr. Healy started his career with the John M. Healy Company in Canada and con- tinued with it after its removal to Chicago. Mr. Healy acquired an interest in the firm and remained with it for twenty-seven years. As a partner in the business, the success achieved by his organiza- tion was due largely to his skill, knowledge and experience as an executive, and also as a practical builder. After his long association with this or- ganization, he sold his interest and went with the Uhlen Construction Company, of Chicago, later having charge of the company's Oklahoma interests. After about four years, he resigned his position and organized the Healy Construction Company, of which he was the chief executive. His company specialized in water and sewerage work until 1911 when it began road construction, building roads in Mississippi and Texas. In 1914 he came to Fort Worth and thereafter confined his work to this state and many of the best roads here are monu- ments to his skill.

Mr. Healy was married in Congress Park, Illinois, November 22, 1904, to Miss Julia Kelley, a native of Peru, Indiana. Her father, Bernard Kelley, was well known as a breeder of fast horses in Indiana. Her mother, Mrs. Mary C. (Cavin) Kelley was a native of Ireland. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Healy, all of whom are residents of Fort Worth: Ardmore J., Geraldine Mary, Dennis Francis, Jr., Donald William, and Eugene Bernard. The Healy home is located at 1527 Hemphill Street.

Mr. Healy died in Fort Worth July 24, 1923. He was a member of the Oklahoma City B. P. O. E., the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was one of the best known contractors of Texas and had a host of friends in all parts of the country. During his career as a contractor he lost his all, three times, but with energy, courage and experience left as his assets he as many times came back, and although his friends regarded these losses as misfortune, Mr. Healy never complained. and at once set about to recoup his fortunes, which he always did. Mr. Healy was a man who possessed a dauntless soul and builded his dreams into actualities.

LONZO DE CAPO TRIMBLE, a real pio- neer of Fort Worth, came here more than half a century ago, and was identified with business interests, taking an active part in the early development of the city. He spent several years farming in Arkansas after leav- ing School, following which he came to Fort Worth and worked with his father in the grocery business for a time, later going with the old firm of Turner & McClure, which later became Turner & Dingee. After a number of years with that firm, Mr. Trim- ble went into business for himself, establishing the partnership of Trimble, White & Greer. This firm did a big business, but after several years Mr. Trimble's health failed and he bought a farn. which he operated for the following seven years. He then returned to Fort Worth and went into the coal and wood business, in which he engaged for twelve years. following which he retired, about six years hefore his death.

Alonzo De Capo Trimble was horn in Alabama. on the seventh day of April, 1854, a son of L. 1. and Martha (Greer) Trimble, and was educated in

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4 :kansas. L. A. Trimble, a pioneer of Fort Worth, was a native of Alabama and Mrs. Trimble was a "ative of Georgia.

Mr. Trimble was married in Fort Worth, on the enty-seventh day of July, 1886, to Miss Lucy O. . .: master, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a ighter of I. H. and Matilda Jane (Stone) Huff- "aster, the former a native of Kentucky, the lat- :: of Georgia. Mr. Huffmaster lived at Mineola ! . many years, serving as tax assessor, collector sad mayor of that city, and taking a very active fart in its development. Mr. and Mrs. Trimble were the parents of six children, five of whom sur- save, they being: L. H., of San Francisco; Albert : ! ward, (Bert) of Fort Worth; Mrs. Ruth Grimes, { Fort Worth; Verlie F. L., of Fort Worth, and !! , wife of Millard Chandler, of Fort Worth. The family has resided at 1625 Alston Avenue for more than thirty years.

Mr. Trimble's death occurred in Fort Worth on the ninth day of July, 1924. One of the real pio- "vers of this city, Mr. Trimble was always deeply Interested in its development. He served as a vol- unteer fireman before the inauguration of the paid Åre department, and was otherwise active in ful- filing his obligations as a citizen. Honest, loyal to his friends, sincere in his relations to others, Mr. Trimble counted his friends in Fort Worth by the hundreds, and was held in high esteem.

OHN BARDON for almost thirty years was one of the leading contractors and builders of Fort Worth, where he built many of the largest and most important buildings of the city, including the city hall, the public !: brary, the post office building, many of the public school buildings and others. He also did much building in other parts of the state which included the post office buildings in various cities.

A native of New York State, Mr. Bardon was born in Westchester County, February 22, 1854. His father, John Bardon, Sr., a native of Ireland, rame to America as a young man and became a factor in the commercial life of New York State, where he located and lived for the remainder of his life. His mother, was a native of Ireland and a member of a well known family of that country. His early education was received in the schools n' New York, after which he entered Cooper Insti- :ite from which he graduated as an architect. After leaving college, Mr. Bardon started his career As an architect and builder in New York and was wiccessful in his profession in that city. In 1885 he came to Fort Worth and started as a building contractor, becoming, in a few years, the leader in his field. While residing in Fort Worth, he terved one term as county commissioner of Tarrant County and much good resulted from his regime, as his knowledge as a builder was a valuable asset as an official. He also was active in all movements for the betterment of Fort Worth and exerted a great influence in its welfare and development.

Mr. Bardon was married in Fort Worth, October 21. 1886, to Miss Alice E. McCoy, a native of . Richmond, Indiana, and a member of a prominent family of that city. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bardon; Frank H. Bardon, well known in the ;ofessional and business circles of Fort Worth. The Bardon home is located at 602 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Mr. Bardon died in Fort Worth, February 8, 1914. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. As a builder he was one of the foremost and as a citizen he was one of the most esteemed of his city. He was one of a number of citizens of Fort Worth whose civic enterprises had more to do with the development of this city than any other factor. After locating here, he began at once to use his money and his ability to assist in the creation of a modern city and his efforts were crowned with suc- cess. His city was made better and greater by his having lived in it.

ILLIAM WAITMAN TRIPPET was a pio- neer merchant of Fort Worth, where he owned and successfully operated one of the leading dry goods stores of this city, and one of the largest and most complete hard- ware stores of this part of the state.

A native of Missouri, Mr. Trippet was born in Morgan County, August 16, 1843. His father, Aaron Trippet, was a native of West Virginia and active in the business life of that state. His mother, Mrs. Martha (Ingram) Trippet, was a native of Alabama. His education was received in the schools of Missouri. Mr. Trippet was 18 years old when the Civil war began and was one of the first of his community to enlist. He serv- ed throughout the war and, although twice wound- ed, he continued in the service. Three years at- ter the close of the war, he came to Fort Worth, where he founded a dry goods store. He was in the dry goods business for many years, and then entered the hardware business, which he contin- ued for more than two decades. He also owned a large farm in Tarrant County, near Fort Worth, during the long period in which he was active in the commercial lite of this city. He took a lead- ing part in matters having to do with the wel- fare of Fort Worth and served for several years as alderman of the fourth ward and his regime was marked by much progress for the city.

Mr. Trippet was married in Fort Worth, De- cember 1, 1868, to Miss Lucy T. Andrews, a na- tive of Kentucky, and a member of an honored family of that state. Her father, Albert T. An- drews, was a native of Kentucky, and her mother, Mrs. Catherine (Saffrons) Andrews, was a men- ber of a well known family of Virginia. Six chil- dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Trippet: Effie, now Mrs. R. C. Porter, of Los Angeles; George, of Fort Worth; Catherine, now Mrs. James H. Swan, of Fort Worth; Aaron, of Plainview. Tex- as; Clyde, now Mrs. F. A. Martin, of Fort Worth; and Nellie, now Mrs. C. W. Young, of Los An- geles. The Trippet home is located at 2216 Fifth Avenue.

. Mr. Trippet died in Fort Worth, August 17, 1906. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M. and the Royal Arch Chapter.

Mr. Trippet was one of the most enterprising merchants of Fort Worth, and built up a large business in two entirely different fields and made a host of friends. He was widely known through- out North Texas, and his interest and work in the development of Fort Worth left an indelible impress on the people here, who remember him as one of the city's most progressive citizens.

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CORTEZ BABB, of Fort Worth, was a pioneer cattleman of the Lone Star State and practically his entire life was spent in the different branches of this industry.

A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Babb was born in Reedsburg, June 8, 1850. His father, John S. Babb, came to Texas in the early days and settled in Wise County where, for the remainder of his life, with the exception of the time spent as a Confederate soldier during the Civil war, he was engaged in farming and stock raising. His mother, Mrs. Isabel Ann (Jenkins) Babb, was a native of Indiana. Mr. Babb received his education in the schools of Texas, where his parents had moved when he was small. His first work was as a cow hand on a large ranch. Later he started buying cattle for himself in a small way at first, adding to his herd until he had a large number. He then ranched with W. T. Waggoner for several years, and then went with A. P. Belcher and they ranched together for sev- eral years, until 1888, when the prices of cattle went very low and he quit the business, and moved to Decatur, Texas. He engaged in the commission business in this prosperous Panhandle town and continued until he came to Fort Worth in 1903. Mr. Babb was a cattle inspector here at the stock yards for several years and was regarded as one of the most efficient men who was ever employed in this capacity. Later, he engaged in the real estate business but on account of failing health, was not very active.

Mr. Babb was married in Decatur, Texas, March 2, 1885, to Miss Mary E. Waggoner, a daughter of John T. Waggoner, a member of a pioneer family of North Texas, and throughout his life was en- gaged in stock raising, ranching and farming. John T. Waggoner was a brother of Dan Waggoner, well known cattleman, capitalist and philanthropist of Decatur. The Babb home is located at 2336 Irwin Street.

Mr. Babb died in Fort Worth, July 28, 1924. He was a member of the Texas Cattle Raisers' Asso- ciation and the First Methodist Church. He was, for many years, a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World. Through- out his career, Mr. Babb was active in all move- ments for the upbuilding and development of his city and state. He had many friends in Texas from every walk of life, who admired him for his many fine traits of character, chief among these being his loyalty to his friends.

G. WORRELL, of Fort Worth, for almost two decades, was an active figure in the commercial life of this city, where he was associated with different enterprises or in business for himself.

A native of Virginia, Mr. Worrell was born in 1879. His father, Virg Worrell, a native of Vir- ginia, for many years, was one of the leading farmers of his community in that state and also served for several years as sheriff of his county. Mr. Worrell was educated in the public schools of Lynchburg, Virginia. As a young man he started his career as a railroad employe, remaining in this work for a few years, and then went on the road for a clothing firm. He traveled until 1907, when he came to Fort Worth and entered the employ of the R. A. Massie Company as clerk in the tail- oring department, and remained with this firm for two years. He then engaged in business for him-

self in the clothing line, at the corner of Ninth and Houston Streets, where he built up a large busi- ness and sold it after two years of operation. Mr. Worrell then entered the employ of Washer Bros., well known clothiers of Texas, and remained with this firm for nine years as a designer of clothes, in which field he was known as an expert. For two years he manufactured and sold potato chips. He then engaged in business for himself, in the A. & L. August store, designing and tailoring, in which profession he had a large following. He re- mained in this work for about three years when, on account of failing health, he was forced to give up all business activities.

Mr. Worrell was married in Dallas, on July 4, 1908, to Dr. Kate Edwards, a graduate of the Fort Worth University, receiving the M. D. de- gree in 1902. Her father, Daniel Quill, was an architect. being numbered among the most skilled of his time, He died when a young man. His family was from Ireland, but he was born and reared in America. Mr. Worrell had one step- son, A. J. Edwards, who is with a railroad in Fort Worth, and is well known in railroad circles. The Worrell home is located at 2912 Bishop Street.

Mr. Worrell died in Fort Worth, October 13, 1925. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and a Shriner of Moslah Temple. He also was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the B. P. O. E., the Eagles, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and the Trinity Episcopal Church, and was active in the affairs of this church until his health failed. Mr. Worrell had a wide and varied business ca- reer, and in the various fields in which he engaged, he was always efficient and reliable. He was a type of man whose presence is an asset to any city, being a happy combination of the enterprising business man and a lovable personality.

ILLIAM DORAN DICKENSON, of Fort Worth, for fifteen years, was a well known figure in the livestock commis- sion circles of this city where he market- ed his own livestock, mostly sheep, and also hand- led shipments for others. He spent practically his entire life in the various branches of the sheep industry, beginning as a herder, later raising and marketing his own flocks.

A native of Virginia, Mr. Dickenson was born November 25, 1864. His father, Charles Dicken- son, also a native of Virginia, was engaged in the contracting business in that state. His mother, Mrs. Sallie (Gray) Dickenson, was a member of a pioneer family of Virginia. His education was received in the schools of his native state.

In 1885, Mr. Dickenson came to Texas for the purpose of engaging in the sheep business, and knowing that he had to learn all the branches of this line, he started as a sheep herder. Later he bought a flock of sheep and started in the sheep business for himself, and for almost twenty years was an active figure in the raising and market- ing of sheep in West Texas. In 1908 he moved to Fort Worth, where he engaged in the commis- sion business, at the time retaining his sheep inter- ests in the western part of the state.

Mr. Dickenson was married in Haskell, Haskell County, Texas. April 14, 1895, to Miss Ora Gra- ham, a native of the Lone Star State and a member of a well known family of Haskell County. Her father, Duncan Graham, a native of Missouri, came

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. Texas in the early days and engaged in ranch- >< and stockraising. Her mother, Mrs. Frances ,Pressler) Graham, was a native of Missouri, and s member of a well known family of her com- w.unity. Nine children were born to Mr. and y ... Dickenson, all of whom are residents of Texas: Mrs. Allie Hardy, of Lubbock; Ethan Allen, c! Fort Worth; Willie Hill, of Fort Worth; Mrs. Syble Bell, of Dallas; Jesse F., Francis, Mary Jane, Wilburn Duncan, and Sallie Gray, of Fort Worth. The Dickenson home is located at 1320 Pafford street.

Mr. Dickenson died at Fort Worth, November ::. 1923. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M. the Shrine, the B. P. O. E., and the I. O. O. F. Ihring his residence in Fort Worth Mr. Dickenson was interested in all matters having to do with the welfare and betterment of his city, where he made many friends and was known as one of the city's public-spirited citizens. In the commission business he always stood for the highest standards { this industry and had the confidence of the public in all his dealings.

APT. JOHN FONTAINE WALLER was a pioneer merchant of Fort Worth, where he located in 1879, and for thirty years, owned one of the leading mercantile es- :ablishments of North Texas.

A native of Virginia, Captain Waller was born in Henry County, September 17, 1842. His fa- ther, James P. Waller, a native of Virginia, was dentified with the business life of his state. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Fontaine) Waller, was a member of an outstanding family of Virginia. His education was received in the schools of Mis- sissippi, where his parents moved when he was a small boy. As a young man, Capt. Waller start- rd his career as a planter in Mississippi, later mov- ing to Corinth in that state, where he engaged in the real estate and newspaper business for ten years. When the Civil war began, young Waller was nineteen years old, and was one of the first to volunteer. He was made a captain, and served it: General Forrest's cavalry. A few years after the close of the war, he came to Fort Worth. Tex- as, and purchased a home where the family has resided for more than half a century. This prob- ably is a homestead record in this part of the ttate.

Capt. Waller was married in Corinth, Missis- sigini. December 22, 1874, to Miss Martha Florence, Malone, a native of Mississippi, and a member of a ¡presentative family of this state. Her father. David 1 .. Malone, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, was a member of a pioneer family of that state. Her mother, Mrs. Precilla (Hitt) Malone, was a mem- ier of a well known family of Mississippi. Two children were born to Capt. and Mrs. Waller: Mary Alice, now Mrs. David A. Shepherd of Se- watre, Tennessee, and Walter Malone, well known in the business and agricultural life of Tutwiler, Mississippi. The family home is located at 612 West Fourth Street.

Capt. Waller died in Fort Worth, on April 13, 1409. He was a member of the Knights of Py- "Max and the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. of which he was a warden for many years. During bis long residence in Fort Worth, no worthy cause ever appealed to him in vain. Possessed of a snart large enough to hold within its interest the

welfare of everyone who needed his kindly minis- trations; with a soul attuned to catch even the faintest call of his fellow man in want, truly can it be said of Capt. Waller that he was a humani- tarian who loved his fellow man, a citizen who loved his country. In the passing of Capt. Waller, Fort Worth lost a citizen who labored without stint or ceasing, for the upbuilding of Fort Worth, and his good deeds will ever abide, treasured in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

AMES BIRDWELL FRANKLIN a pioneer grocery merchant of Dallas, for many years was interested in other lines of business and was one of the real builders of this city.

A native son of Texas, Mr. Franklin (known to his intimate friends as Bird) was born in Marshall, Harrison County, October 7, 1844. His father, James Franklin, for many years was engaged in farming and stock raising in Harrison County. His education was received in the schools of Marshall, Texas. He started his business career as a clerk for the firm of Connor & Bowen, in Dallas, Mr. Bow- en being his brother-in-law. After a few years engaged in the grocery line for himself, he took a partner into the business, and changed the firm name to Bell Franklin. This partnership became one of the leaders and continued in business for many years, or until Mr. Franklin found it necessary to make a change of residence on account of his health. He went to Denver, Colorado, and engaged in the grocery business there. Prior to go- ing to Denver, for a time he was engaged in the grocery business at Henrietta, Texas. After a few years spent in North Texas and in Colorado, his health was restored and he returned to Dallas and entered the grocery business with J. B. Marshall under the name of Franklin & Marshall. Later the firm changed and was known as Worthington & Franklin. Sometime later he purchased an in- terest in Cullum & Boren, and for several years was active in the management and upbuilding of its business.

Mr. Franklin was seventeen years of age at the outbreak of the Civil War and he was among the first to volunteer and served throughout this con- flict.

Mr. Franklin was married in Dallas, July 11, 1882, to Miss Belle Bowen, a native of Missouri. Her parents W. A. and Mary (Easley) Bowen, were natives of Tennessee, where they lived until their removal to the State of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin had no children, but reared a neice, Dona Franklin, who is now Mrs. O. E. Nesmith, who always regarded Mr. Franklin as a father. Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith have three children, Arabella, Aileen and Edna Frances. The Franklin home is located at 4119 Cole Avenue.

Mr. Franklin died in Dallas, January 27, 1919. He was a member of various civic, commercial and social organizations and of the Baptist Church. Coming to Dallas in 1877 he assisted in every way in making it the city of today. He was one of the pioneer business men whose progressive spirit raised Dallas to Metropolitan proportions. Even in the early days of this city, the opportunity for business success was apparent to such men as Mr. Franklin and he set about to make the most of the possibili- ties. His name is recorded as a pioneer and builder of Dallas.

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The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 72

Author: Davis, Ellis Arthur, ed; Grobe, Edwin H., ed Publication date: 1922 Publisher: Dallas, Texas Development Bureau Number of Pages: 1328

Author: Davis, Ellis Arthur, ed; Grobe, Edwin H., ed
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Dallas, Texas Development Bureau
Number of Pages: 1328