The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 75

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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OHN WILLIAM GORRELL was a pioneer of the commercial life of Fort Worth, where for thirty-five years he was en- gaged in business. He came to Fort Worth in 1884 and in the later years of his life was identified in the grocery line.

A native of Kentucky, Mr. Gorrell was born in Sedalia, May 18, 1863. His father, Thomas Taylor Gorrell, was a native of Kentucky, and for many years active in the business life of his community. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Gorrell, also was a native of Kentucky. His education was received in the schools of Missouri which he left at an early age to enter business. He was a self-made man, and his real education was received in the Uni- versity of Experience.

Mr. Gorrell was married in Fort Worth, March 24, 1900, to Miss Effie DeShazo, a native of Ar- kansas and a member of a well known family of that state, where her parents were born and rear- ed. Her father, Ben DeShazo, for many years was a well known figure in the business and agri- cultural life of his native statc. Her mother, Mrs. Nancy (Frazier) DeShazo, was a member of a pioneer family of her state. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gorrell: William Taylor, and Elizabeth, now Mrs. Charles Callahan, of Fort Worth.

Mr. Gorrell died in Fort Worth, Texas, Decem- ber 5, 1919. He was a member of the Red MIen, and throughout his residence here took an in- terest in matters having as their object the up- building of Fort Worth.

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L. R. DICKSON was a pioneer in the va- rious early day enterprises of Texas which included in turn, freighter, merchant and banker and also was one of the most help- ful citizens in the development of the Panhandle of Texas.

A native of North Carolina, Mr. Dickson was born in Colletsville May 8, 1841. His father, Joe F. Dickson, was an active figure in the commercial life of his state, dying when the subject of this sketch was a small boy. His early education was received in the schools of his native state, and he started west at the age of seventeen years, his first stop being at Ogden, Kansas, where he enter- ed the employ of C. M. Dyche, who later becanie his father-in-law, his work being in contracting with the United States government. Mr. Dickson was wagon boss of a freight line of mule and ox teams hauling inland freight. He continued in this work until 1866, when he came to the Pan- handle of Texas, settling in Wheeler County dur- ing the time when the only industries of this part of the state were buffalo hunting and cattle rais- ing on the free range. He owned and operated one of the freight lines carrying freight from Mobeetie, Wheeler County to ranches in the surrounding territory. He was successful in this business and with Charlie Rath as a partner, he established a general merchandising store at Mobeetie, but con- tinued to haul freight. In 1884 he sold his inter- ests in Wheeler County and moved to Wichita Falls. With Mr. Wood, of that city as a partner, he opened a store at Harrold and for two years operated one of the best general merchandise es- tablishments in North Texas. Dissolving the part- nership with Mr. Wood, Mr. Dickson then went to Childress and opened the first bank in that thriv- ing little city. It was a private bank and Mr. Dickson was the sole owner. The Fort Worth & Denver railroad had just been completed into Childress and in addition to the payrolls of this railroad, money came into Childress from several other sources. He was known throughout the . Panhandle of Texas and was lovingly called "Uncle Dick' by a large circle of friends.

Mr. Dickson was married in Ogden, Kansas, January 6, 1885, to Miss Martha H. Dyche, a daughter of C. M. Dyche, (deceased) who was one of the oldest freighters, farmers and stockmen of Kansas. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dickson: Betty, at home; C. M. Dyche Dick- son : Leonard R., and Margaret, at home.

Mr. Dickson died in Childress, July 9, 1896. as a result of having been struck by lightning. Per- haps in the history of the Panhandle of Texas, particularly Wheeler and Childress Counties, no resident ever served with more loyalty and cour- age than did Mr. Dickson. During his career in that part of the state, he owned four sections of land which he sold prior to his death. He served with honor to himself and to his county as county treasurer of Wheeler County for several years and was the first mayor of Childress. where many of that city's later day improvements were started during his regime as mayor, and much modern work was completed during his term. Ile was a member of the A. F. and A. M., and active in movements for the good of his city and county, where he was held in the highest esteem by the entire citizenship.

ADWARD A. SCHANEWERK, of Fort Worth, spent his entire life in the railroad service, and all of this period was with the Texas & Pacific, with headquarters in this city. He started his career in Fort Worth when seven- teen years of age and, for more than forty years, was an engineer, in fact all of his career was in the capacity of engineer, with the exception of a few years when serving his apprenticeship as fireman.

A native of Ohio, Mr. Schanewerk was born in Chilicothe, October 10, 1862. His father, Charles Schanewerk, was a native of Germany, who came to the United States as a young man, settled in Ohio and for the remainder of his life was a well known figure in the business circles of that state. His mother, Mrs. Rickie ( Rheinhart) Schanewerk. was a native of Germany and a member of a well known family of the Fatherland. His education was received in the public schools of Ohio and Missouri. Coming to Texas soon after the Texas & Pacific railroad was built into Fort Worth, Mr. Schanewerk was one of its first employees. Later, he was put on some of the fastest trains of this line, and when the Sunshine Special was inaugu- rated as the pride of the Texas & Pacific railroad, Mr. Schanewerk was one of the first engineers to handle this train.

Mr. Schanewerk was married in Fort Worth, January 31. 1893, to Miss Kate McGrath, a native of Hannibal, Missouri, and a member of a well known family of that state. Her father, John McGrath, was a native of Ireland, who came to America as a young man. Her mother, Mrs. Delia (Dolan) McGrath, was a native of Ireland and a member of an outstanding family of her community. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schanewerk: Norma, now Mrs. M. F. Coyne, of Midland, Texas; Edward, of California; Josepn, of Dallas, and Bernard of Fort Worth. The Schanewerk home is located at 963 East Broadway.

Mr. Schanewerk died in Fort Worth, November 7, 1923. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Catholic Church. In his work as a locomotive engineer, Mr. Schane- werk established a unique record, in that he spent his entire life in the service of one railroad. He had many friends in all parts of Texas and was held in the highest esteem by the executives and employes of his company, with whom he had labored for a lifetime. He was more than an employee-he was a part and parcel of the Texas & Pacific lines.

DWARD PAUL WEIRAUCH, for more than two decades, was a leading merchant of Fort Worth, where in 1894 he founded his establishment which, with the passing years, kept pace with the growth and development of this city. Prior to locating in Fort Worth. Mr. Weirauch had a successful business career in other states.

A native of Namslau. Germany, Mr. Weirauch was born in Wilkan, November 29, 1851. His father. Henry Weirauch, a native of Germany. throughout his life, was a leader in the various industries of his native community. His mother. Mrs. Caroline Weirauch. also was a native of Ger- many. llis education was received in the schools of Germany. As a young man. he came to Sum- mit. Mississippi, where he started his business ca- reer in America, as a leather manufacturer. Hav-

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"< had experience in this work in Germany, he sas fitted to pursue this vocation here, and was successful in this venture. He was a partner in one of the largest leather manufacturing plants the south, known as Mills & Weirauch. He .. "tinued in this line for seven years, after which ++ moved to Shreveport, where for four years he was associated with the T. & P. water system. He then came to Fort Worth, where he engaged in the general merchandising business and became a well wwwn merchant of this city.

Mr. Weirauch was married in Magnolia, Missis- ,;pi, June 15, 1881, to Miss Sarah M. Frith, a estive of Summit, Mississippi, and a member of pioneer family of that city and state. Her fa- :her. James Monroe Frith, was a native of Amite County, Mississippi, and her mother, Mrs. Ma- : ilde (Dickey) Frith, was a member of a well Anown family of that state. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weirauch; Rowena, now Mrs. Paul M. Thorp, of Dallas, and Miss Kate Weirauch, of Fort Worth. The Weirauch home . located at 517 West Daggett Avenue.

Mr. Weirauch died in Fort Worth, January 20, 1915. He was a member of. the A. F. & A. M., the Knights of Pythias and the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Weirauch was active in civic organ- izations that had for their object the upbuilding of this city. As a merchant, he was esteemed alike by customer and competitor, and he wisely builded his institution on a foundation that endured.

AMES MURPHY POPPLEWELL was a pioneer stock farmer of Tarrant County, Texas and spent his entire life in this work. His farm and ranch properties were located near Birdville, and Mr. Popplewell was a factor in the building of this town. He was a successful farmer, progressive beyond the period in which he lived, and was one of the best known and esteemed citizens of this part of the state.

A native Texan, Mr. Popplewell was born in Dallas, September 2, 1849. His father, Simcoe Popplewell, a native of Kentucky, was an early settler of North Texas, and this was during the period when Indians were frequently seen along to wooded banks of the Trinity River. He en- pared in farming and stock raising until the time { his death. The mother of the subject of this sketch, Mrs. Elizabeth (Murphy) Popplewell, was A native of Kentucky, and a member of one of what state's leading families. His education was r, roived in the schools of Tarrant County.

Mr. Popplewell was married in Tarrant County, rear the town of Birdville, August 5, 1874, to Mi's Texana B. Leonard, a native of Tarrant County, and a member of one of the first families 's purchase land in this county. Her father, A. 1. . Lconard, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Trxas in 1845. Her mother, Mrs. Mary A. (Foster) Leonard, was a native of Missouri and a member { a well known family of that state. Twelve MIren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Popplewell, ryht of whom are living: Addie, now Mrs. Addie Votrv. of Fort Worth; Elizabeth, now Mrs. George Whyte, of Atoka, Oklahoma; Miss Mary Joe, ' Birdville: Leonora, at home: James Murphy, Jr .. : Dallas County; Dr. A. L., of Bridgeport, Texas; itomas E., of Fort Worth, and Allen Felton, of The Popplewell home is in Birdville, Tarrant County.

Mr. Popplewell died at his home April 6, 1919. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a leader in every project for the betterment and up- building of his community. He was loved by all who knew him, and he did much in the upbuilding of his county, and for the farming and stock-rais- ing fraternity. Mr. Popplewell was indeed a gen- tleman of the old school. With the aid and advice of Mrs. Popplewell, he reared a large family of children, who took their places in the professional and commercial world. He was modest, but al- ways ready to co-operate in any movement for his community, county and state, and for the good of humanity. His death was a severe loss to Tar- rant County, where his influence had been felt for so many years.

JAMUEL CLINTON JACKSON was a pioneer of the wholesale and retail grocery in- dustry of Fort Worth, where he founded one of the leading firms in this part of the

state. He was, for almost a half century, a resi- dent of Fort Worth, all of which period he was engaged in the grocery business.

A native of Mississippi, Mr. Jackson was born February 5, 1857. His father, Cornelius Sanford Jackson, was a native of New York State and a member of a prominent family. His mother, Mrs. Virginia Caroline (Farish) Jackson, was a member of a pioneer family of Virginia. His education was received in the schools of Mississippi. He started hs career in the grocery business at the age of twenty with the Joseph H. Brown Grocery Company and remained with it for nine years, during which time he served in all departments. He then became associated with the wholesale grocery firm of A. E. Want & Company, one of the largest in Fort Worth, and was a member of this firm until his death about thirty-five years later. Mr. Jackson was known throughout Texas by the grocery fraternity and had many friends in all parts of the state.

Mr. Jackson was married in Fort Worth, October 16, 1878, to Miss Nettie E. Whitlow, a native of Missouri, and a member of a well known family of that state. Her parents, D. A. and Mrs. Olive L. (Marlow) Whitlow, also were natives of Missouri. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, all of whom are living and with the exception of Dr. Joe B. Jackson, who is a well known physician and surgeon of Lubbock, Texas, are residents of Fort Worth. Olive Virginia, now Mrs. A. J. Bas- kin; Dr. Joe B. Jackson, Frank T., Charles D., Edwin E, Fred K, Nettie, now Mrs. Ray Fuller; Nellie V., now Mrs. Nellie V. Moore, and Harry W. The Jackson home is located at 2425 South Adams street.

Mr. Jackson died in Fort Worth, March 30, 1920. He was a member of the Travelers Protective As- sociation and the First Christian Church of which he was an elder for many years, serving as superin- tendent of the Sunday school for 25 years. In the death of Samuel Clinton Jackson, Fort Worth lost a staunch, wise, and constructive citizen. Endowed with vigorous intellectual powers, lofty ideals, a personality, magnetic, gracious and com- manding in its high sense of probity, Mr. Jackson for almost fifty years occupied a place of leader- ship in the business and civic life of his eity on which he impressed the seal of his usefulness.

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OHN GIDEON GREGG. The Meteoric Rise of John Gideon Gregg, a native son of Texas, in the legal profession perhaps is without a parallel in this state, where as a young man in his early twenties he represented some of the largest organizations of the country.

Mr. Gregg was born in Palestine, March 23, 1890. His father, A. W. Gregg, was a prominent lawyer of Texas and for many years a congress- man from the eastern district of the state. His mother, Mary ( Brooks) Gregg, was a native Tex- an and a member of a pioneer family of Palestine and Anderson County. His education was re- ceived in the schools of Palestine and Austin Col- lege of Sherman, from which he graduated with the A. B. degree. He then attended the Univer- sity of Texas, where he pursued a course in law and graduated with the LL. D. degree. He started his career as attorney for the Santa Fe railroad with offices at Galveston where he remained for about five years, during which period he made an enviable record. He then came to Fort Worth as attorney for the Gulf Oil Company of Pennsyl- vania with whom he remained for about eight years, during which time he spent about one year in Tampico, Mexico, straightening out legal tan- gles, and about five months in Houston. He then was transferred to the main office of the company at Pittsburgh, where he was assistant to the gen- eral counsel.

Mr. Gregg was married in Fort Worth, April 18, 1918, to Miss Mary Berry, a native of Virginia, and a member of an outstanding family of that state. Her father, J. M. Berry, was a native of Virginia. and a well known figure in the business and social affairs of his state. Her mother, Mrs. Emily (Campbell) Berry, was a native Texan and a mem- ber of one of the state's oldest families. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gregg: Lucie Lee and Mary Brooks. Mrs. Gregg and family re- side at 1404 South Adams Street.

Mr. Gregg died October 2, 1926. He was a member of the Fort Worth Club, the River Crest Country Club and the Presbyterian Church. Al- though only thirty-six years of age at the time of his death, he accomplished much in the legal pro- fession and his death was a sad loss to the bar and to his many friends throughout the country, especially in Texas where his career had been watched with keen interest by many citizens. Mr. Gregg practiced his profession of law in accord- ance with the highest ethics of the legal fraternity. Honorable himself, he accorded honor and trust- worthiness to his professional brethren. the flush and flower of his manhood the resistless mes- senger called him to that higher life. but his place in the hearts of his friends throughout the country will not be filled.

R. JAMES FLETCHER MYRICK, of Fort Worth, for more than twenty-five years was one of the leading physicians of the Lone Star State, the greater part of his time being spent in Hill County, where he was engaged in a general practice of medicine.

Dr Myrick was born in March, 1846, and after receiving his degree from college started the practice of medicine at Irene, Hill County, Texas. He continued to practice at this place for more than twenty years, during which time he built up large following, his patients coming from all

parts of Hill and contiguous counties. He moved from Irene to Mertens, also in Hill County, and practiced medicine there for about five years. In 1907 he moved to Fort Worth, but on account of failing health did not practice here. His health was broken by his work in the field of medicine and surgery, as his large practice kept him busy almost day and night and after twenty-five years of this arduous work, he broke under the strain, and never regained his health.

Dr. Myrick was married in Hubbard, Texas, January 2, 1902, to Mrs. Georgia V. (Thomas) Sansom, a native of Helena, Arkansas and a mem- ber of a well known family of that state. Her father, Wiley Thomas, a native of Georgia, was well known in the business life of Arkansas, where he had moved as a young man. Her mother, Mrs. Dissura V. (Moore) Thomas, was a native of South Carolina. By a former marriage to Miss Norcross, a native of Tyler, Texas, Dr. and Mrs. Myrick were the parents of five children, three of whom are living, namely, Henry, Edward and Alice. Mrs. Georgia Myrick had eight children born of a former union to the Rev. John Wesley Sansom, six of whom are living and are residents of Texas. These children are W. T., of Fort Worth; J. M. and W. W., of Dallas; Mrs. T. F. McGuffy, Hubbard City; Mrs. H. M. Jetton, Mer- tens; Mrs. J. M. Bettis, Clifton; and Bertie and Josephine, deceased.

Dr. Myrick died in Fort Worth, November 3, 1919. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Methodist Church. In addition to being one of the foremost physicians of his time, Dr. Myrick was one of Texas' most beloved citizens, enterprising and active in matters having to do with the progress and development of his city and state. During the twelve years he was a resident of Fort Worth he made many friends here, where he was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.

GEORGE STRONG, of Fort Worth was a pioneer in the railroad service of Texas, having entered this field in 1880, and for thirty years, was active in railroad work, with headquarters in this city.

Mr. Strong was born in England, February 4, 1849. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Strong, were natives of England, and members of repre- sentative families. His education was received in the schools of England. He started his career as a young man in the service of the English navy, con- tinuing until about 1880. During this period he traveled to all parts of the world, and with the thought uppermost in his mind at all times, to se- lect the country where he would settle after leav- ing the navy. He selected America as the country, and came direct to Texas, where he first located in Dallas, and entered the service of the Texas Trunk railroad. One year later he moved to Fort Worth and entered the service of the Fort Worth & Denver railroad, being associated with Colonel Eddie, in various positions. He was regarded as one of the best men in the railroad service of Texas of his time. Ile remained with the office branch, holding several positions, among them being that of paymaster.

Mr. Strong was married in France, to Miss Amy F. Jackson, a native of the East Indies. Her father,

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E. M. Jackson, a native of England, for practically his entire life, was staff surgeon in the English Army. Her mother, Mrs. Emily J. (Smith) Jack- son, was a native of England, and a member of a well known family of her country. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Strong, Jessie, who married Charles Fenton. She died and left two children. The Strong home is located at 1315 East Belknap Street, the family having resided in this block for many years.

Mr. Strong died at Fort Worth, May 21, 1910. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M. and the Episcopal church and was very active in the af- fairs of this church during the first years of his residence in this city. Mr. Strong had many friends among the railroad fraternity, from the chief ex- ventives to his fellow office workers. He was a close personal friend of Col. Eddie, and through- ont his career with the Fort Worth & Denver rail- road, was associated directly or indirectly with this prominent official. He was active in the civic affairs of Fort Worth, and took an interest in mat- ters pertaining to his adopted country and city, which he had always considered home, and which was made richer by his having been its citizen.

OWMAN LOCKE HAWES, for almost forty years, was a factor in the business life of Fort Worth, where for many years he owned and operated one of the largest coal and feed stores of this city and later a successful lumber business.

A native of Kentucky, Mr. Hawes was born in Minerva, August 18, 1866. His father, John B. Hawes, for many years was a well known merchant in Kentucky. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Haley) Hawes, was a native of Kentucky, and a member of a pioneer family of that state. His education was received in the public schools of Minerva, and later in a business college. Prior to coming to Fort Worth in 1889, he had been engaged in various pursuits, but upon his arrival here at the age of twenty-three, he engaged in the feed and fuel business. Starting on a small scale with very little capital, he built up under the name of the Hawes Coal Co. one of the largest wholesale and retail coal and feed firms of this city. He made a wonder- ful success of this business which he continued until 1908, when he sold this interest, which was located at Ninth and Throckmorton Streets. He had purchased one-half block of property back of the Metropolitan Hotel, where he had his coal business, but sold this in 1905 after which he moved to Second and Nichols Streets, where he bought property, which is still owned by the family. Mr. Hawes then established the Hawes Lumber Com- pany, and continued in the lumber business for several years, after which he went into the Kelsay- Hawes Lumber Company, being a partner in this large organization, and also was president of the L. C. Malone Lumber Company. His firm sold lumber to both the wholesale and retail trade and much of it was sold in carload lots. He continued in the lumber trade until after the close of the World war, when he retired from active business pursuits. During his long career here, he always believed in a great future for Fort Worth, and bought many valuable pieces of city property. During the latter part of his life, he devoted his time to his real estate holdings.

Mr. Hawes was married in Fort Worth, December

4, 1902, to Miss Laura Blair, a native of Kansas and a member of a pioneer family of that state. Her father, Perrin Blair, came to Texas in 1888, and resided in Ft. Worth until his death in 1918. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hawes: David B., a student of Cornell University; Charlotte Lee, a student of the schools of Fort Worth and Lowman Locke, Jr., deceased. The Hawes home is located at 2600 Merrick Street.

Mr. Hawes died in Fort Worth, August 25, 1927. He was a charter member of the following: the B. P. O. E., the Fort Worth Club and the Rivercrest Club and a member of the Knights of Pythias and the First Presbyterian Church, Mr. Hawes, was an enterprising citizen of Fort Worth, and a factor in securing for this city many of its leading in- dustries. His charities were many and unostenta- tious. His exalted ideas and ideals were an inspira- tion to all fortunate enough to come under his influence. In his death, the State of Texas lost a helpful citizen and Fort Worth, one of its loyal and untiring workers.

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The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 75

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