The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 77

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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resides at 4938 Vietor St.

Mr. Foy died at Dallas, August 28, 1924. He was a member of the T. P. A., the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and was the founder of the Gaston Avenue Baptist Church, of which he was a deacon for many years. Mr. Foy was a charitable man with a host of friends in all parts of the coun- try. As a moving picture owner and manager he was outstanding in the history of this industry, and did much to keep this amusement to the highest standard of education, enlightenment and amuse- mient for the masses. Mr. Foy has been keenly missed both as a friend to the hundreds of Dallas people who knew him intimately, and as a business asset of this eity.

C. BROWN was a pioneer in the hide and wool business of the Lone Star State, hay- ing removed to Texas in 1871 and for al- most a decade was a factor in the buying and selling of these products in Dallas where he lo- cated following the building of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad into this city. Later Mr. Brown removed to Tyler, Texas, and was active in the commercial eireles of that eity until ill health forced him to retire from all business activities.

A native of Virginia, Mr. Brown was born in Gordonville, December 5, 1848. His father, Tarl- ton Brown, was born in Virginia in the early 30's, grew to manhood in that State and became one of the largest planters of Virginia. His mother, Mrs. Eliza (Thurmond) Brown, was a member of one of Virginia's prominent families. His education was received in various private schools of Virginia.

Mr. Brown was married in Dallas, September 9, 1873, to Miss Emma Baird, a native of Dallas Coun- ty, and a member of a pioneer Texas family. She was educated in the Dallas sehools and at Prof. Scale's Young Women's Seminary. Her father, G. W. Baird, a native of Tennessee came to Texas in 1849, and throughout his life was one of the leading eitizens of the Lone Star State, taking an active part in commercial, civic and social organizations. He was Junior Warden of Tannehill Masonic Lodge of Dallas during 1848-49, also a merchant, a Jus- tice of the Peace in 1862 and later beeame a Deputy Clerk of the Supreme Court of Texas. His mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Traughber) Baird, was a member of a well known family of Kentucky and first came to Texas in 1845. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Baird: George Rolando: Em- ma (Baird) Brown; W. G .; Lee and Robert E. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brown, one of whom is living: Georgie, now Mrs. G. B. Fowler of Dallas, who has one son, William Brown Fowler. who is married and has one ehild, Robert Edwin Guess Fowler. The deceased daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brown was Nellie, who died when quite young. The Brown home is located at 5420 Columbia Avenue.

he gave freely to the endowment of charity as well as to individual appeals. Mr. Baird has been missed both as a friend and as a potential business asset of Texas in general and Dallas in particular, where he had hosts of friends from all walks of life.

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LEXANDER COCKRELL, a native son of Dallas, was a factor in the affairs of his city and State, his activities ranging from ranching and raising of fine stock to manu- facturing a well known product in Dallas.

Born September 6, 1856, in the pioneer days of Texas prior to the Civil War when Dallas was only a village, he was able to mark the improvements as they first came gradually then rapidly, making Dallas the foremost city of this part of the country. The old Cockrell home in which he was born was located on Commerce Street in the section which has since become the heart of the business district, but at that time. regarded as being almost in the country. He started ranching as a young man on his own ranch property which was known as the White House Lake Ranch. Here he raised about the first fine cattle of Dallas County, exhibiting them at the first State Fair to be held in Dallas. He also bred and raised fine saddle and buggy horses and some of the finest specimens ever bred in the Southwest came from Mr. Cockrell's ranch. Later, he was associated with the Todd Milling Company of Dallas, this being the first roller pro- cess mill in this city. He was also for several years engaged in the sand and gravel business, taking down many of the high hills of South Dallas and selling the product.

Mr. Cockrell's father, Alexander Cockrell, was a native of Kentucky, but moved to Johnson County Missouri, with his parents as a child and was reared and educated in that State. His mother, Mrs. Sallie (Horton) Cockrell, was a member of a prom- inent family of Virginia. For thirty years she was the wealthiest woman in Texas. Mr. Cockrell was the youngest child of the family. His educa- tion was received in private schools of Dallas, Carter College, located on the Jimtown Road near Dallas, being one of the pioneer educational insti- tutions of this part of the State, and Washington and Lee University at Lexington, Virginia. The Cockrell family is one of the largest and most prominent families in the United States. The early records of the family show that there were thirty- three ways of spelling the name but most members spelled it Cockrell.

Mr. Cockrell was married in Johnson County, Missouri, on February 13, 1884, to Miss Ettie Ful- kerson, a native of Johnson County and a member of a prominent family. Her father, Dr. James Monroe Fulkerson, a native of Abbington, Virginia, belonged to one of the first families of that State, where he was well known in professional circles. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Carrada ( Houx) Fulk- erson, was a native of Columbus, Johnson County, Missouri. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cockrell; Monroe Fulkerson of Evanston, Illinois; Alexander Vardeman of Dallas; Aurelia Ettie, now Mrs. R. L. Kurth of Dallas; Sarah Elizabeth, now Mrs. A. A. Green of Dallas and Francis Nicholson of Dallas. For a period of twenty years the Coek- rell home has been located at 3811 Worth Street. Prior to the building of this residence, the family lived for five years on the ranch and eighteen years in South Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Cockrell lived for one year after their marriage in the old home on Commerce Street where Mr. Cockrell was born.

Mr. Cockrell died in Dallas, February 24, 1919, having been active in the business, civic and relig- ious circles of this city up to a short time prior to his death. He was a member of the Masonic

fraternity and active in it. He was a member of the Methodist Church and active in all matters per- taining to this Church. He was a charitable man, never refusing aid to either the worthy or un- worthy, never taking time to make inquiries as to worthiness for fear of making a mistake. He gave away much of the money he had accumulated in his long years of business life. He was one of the most loved and best known men of Dallas and vicinity, his friends coming from all walks of life. and included many of the pioneer negro population of Dallas who considered "Mars" Cockrell their best and truest friend. He did much for the prog- ress and betterment of Dallas, in fact was one of the pioneer builders of the North Texas Metrop- olis, of which he was proud and Dallas in turn was proud of her native son. Men of his sort are bound to be missed when they are gone.

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ARRY E. PICKETT for many years was a factor in the dry goods and clothing industry of Dallas where he owned and operated one of the leading stores of its kind, under . the name of The Matthews Company. A native of Texas, Mr. Pickett was born in Waxahachie, November 11, 1859. His father, C. D. Pickett, a native of Tennessee, came to Texas in the '50s settling near Waxahachie, where he be- came a leading figure in the business and agricul- tural circles. His mother, Mrs. Mary L. (Carrick) Pickett, was a native of Tennessee and a member of one of that state's representative families who came to Texas during the '50s and settled in Ellis County. His early education was received in the schools of Waxahachie and later he attended Vanderbilt University. After leaving college, Mr. Pickett returned to Waxahachie and engaged in the mercantile business in 1880 which he con- tinued until 1904 when he moved to Dallas and engaged in the clothing business, which he con- tinued until his health failed and he was forced to retire from active business pursuits. During his life he traveled to many parts of the world in the hopes of regaining his health, visiting China, Japan, the Philippines and other countries of the far East.

Mr. Pickett was married in Waxahachie, October 12, 1881, to Miss Frances J. Aldredge, a native of this state and a member of one of its pioneer families. Her father, Dr. J. F. Aldredge, well known physician, merchant, banker and farmer came here in 1854 and became a large land owner. Her mother. Mrs. Mary ( Flemister) Aldredge, was a native of Columbus, Georgia, and a member of a prominent family of that state. General Lewis Flemister, the great-grandfather of Mrs. Pickett, was a body guard to General George Washington during the Revolutionary war. The Pickett home is located at 5603 Lewis street.

Mr. Pickett died in Dallas on June 8, 1919. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., the Shrine and also held membership in the Maccabees and the B. P. O. E. Throughout his life he took a keen interest in the upbuilding and development of his city and community. While residing in Waxahachie, he served two terms as mayor and much of the later development of that city was started during his regime as chief executive. Mr. Pickett had a host of . friends throughout North Texas who loved and admired him for his many wonderful traits of character.

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CARRY PETERS, of Dallas, was a pioneer in the laundry, cleaning and dyeing business of this city, his plant, which was the largest of its time, being located on the present site of the Oriental Laundry.

A native of Kentucky, Mr. Peters was born in Louisville, February 22, 1856. His father, John Henry Peters, a native of England, came, to America when twelve years of age, and became a great musician. He belonged to a musical family, whose attainments attracted the attention of the music-loving people of the entire country. The father and brother of the subject of this sketch were the founders of a large music business in New York City and Louisville, Kentucky. These two, with the aid of a coterie of musical artists who came to Louisville from the music centers of the Old World, gave music in that city such a pronounced impetus as to cause Louisville to secure · the famous Wagner for concert performances.

Mr. Harry Peters was named for his famous uncle, E. Harry Peters, who toured the country in concert. His mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Peters, was a native of the East India Islands and a member of a prominent English family who were making their home there temporarily. His education was re- ceived in the public and high schools of Louis- ville. Mr. Peters spent his entire life in the various branches of the laundry, cleaning and dyeing busi- ness, starting as a laundry driver soon after leaving high school. He continued in this position for several years, but all the time studying the business preparatory to owning his own plant. The time came and with Judge Foraker as a partner, he established his own plant under the firm name of Peters & Foraker at the corner of Commerce and Austin streets, where the Dallas News Building now stands. After operating this plant for several years they moved to Akard and Marilla streets, where Mr. Peters, after some years disposed of his interests, and entered the cleaning and dyeing business, his plant being known as the Windsor Dyeing & Cleaning Company, which, after many years, became the Oriental Laundry Company. Mr. Peters saw many changes take place in his industry and it was his aim and ambition to keep pace with the times in his plants, which required many changes in machinery and methods as the years passed.

Mr. Peters was married in Dallas, February 26, 1890 to Miss Nellie Hagg, a native of Chicago and a member of a well known Illinois family, her parents dying when she was a child. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peters: Carl Cecil, a well known motion picture business man, land owner and cattle raiser of Dallas and Mrs. G. W. Chapman, whose husband is with the Dallas Light & power Company. Two nephews of Mr. Peters have achieved distinction in their respective lines namely: Prof. Y. H. Benedict, of the University of Texas, and Carl C. Benedict. well known in the business world. The Peters family has resided at 1312 South Akard street for more than thirty years.

Mr. Peters died in Dallas, May 1, 1921 and was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky in the plot of his distinguished ancestors. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Wood- men of the World, the Trinity Rod & Gun Club. the Laundrymen's Association and the Episcopal

Church. He was a charitable man and helped in the education of many boys and girls.

With an innate love and talent for music, Mr. Peters helped bring noted artists to Dallas. He made friends wherever he went and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.

OHN R. WHORTON, for nearly two score of years, was prominently identified with the mercantile interests of Dallas and other north Texas cities, during which time he made his home in Dallas for more than a quarter of a century. He was a fine type of southern gentleman and had a wide circle of acquaintances in this city and was held with the highest of re- spect by all with whom he was associated. He was a man of exceedingly high ideals and measured a success in life more by the good that he accompli- shed than in material or financial gain.

John R. Whorton was born in Arkdelphia, Blunt County, Alabama, March 1, 1861. He was the son of General John M. Whorton and Virginia (Meade) Whorton. His father was one of the first citizens of Alabama. He was a general in the Confederate army during the Civil war and later served in the upper house of the State Legis- lature. He was a large plantation owner and prominent in the political and civic life of the state. His mother, also a native of Alabama, was a grand old lady and lived to the age of one hundred and one years, having passed away in 1924. Young John received his education in the public schools of Arkadelphia and at Birmingham College of the Alabama metropolis. After completing his education, he taught school for three years, then for a period of time worked on his father's plan- tation. At the age of twenty-three he came to Texas and located in Collin County. For ten years he ran a livery and transfer business at Farmersville after which he was engaged with the McCormick Binder Company with which he remained for five years. Resigning from' this position he came to Dallas where he became en- gaged with the Oliver Chilled Plow Company and soon was promoted to head salesman of this latter company and remained with the firm for twenty- three years. At the age of three score he was retired on the pension list of this company and spent the remainder of his life enjoying the reward of his well-earned success.

Mr. John R. Whorton was married May 30, 1915, in Dallas, to Lucy Henry, a native of Alabama. She was the daughter of Clark B. and Nannie (Galloway) Henry. Her father, was a native of Lawrence County, Alabama, and came to Texas in 1894 where for many years he engaged in agricultural pursuits. Her mother also was a native of Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Whorton were the parents of four children, Virginia, John R., Jr .. Walter and Mary. The family residence is 4827 Junius street.

Mr. Whorton took a very active interest in the social and civic affairs of Dallas and contributed liberally of his time and means to civic and chari- tible organizations. He was a member of the Glen Haven Country Club and the family are members of the Methodist Church. His death October 2. 1926 was mourned by a wide circle of admiring friends in Dallas and north Texas, where he had become widely known.

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S MITH BUTLER HOVEY, a resident of Fort Worth for upward of twenty years at the close of his busy and well spent life. Smith Butler Hovey was one of the best known railroad men in the United States, and was a splendid example of the self-made man. having worked his way from the ranks to the presidency of the Rock Island railway system. Mr. Hovey began his career in Belvidere, Illinois, as agent for the Chicago-Northwestern railroad. He held that position for about seven years, at which time, in 1876, he became connected with the Rock Island railroad, at Trenton, Missouri, as brakeman. After serving in that capacity for a short time he became a conductor, and a little later he went to Topeka, Kansas, as claim agent and right-of-way buyer for his line, working from Topeka to Colorado Springs. He held this position for about four years following which he was made superintendent of the division at Goodland, Kansas, and Colorado Springs. Mr. Hovey had charge of this division for several years, following which the Rock Island, then starting to extend the line from Herington, Kansas, to Fort Worth, detailed Mr. Hovey to buy the right-of-way for the road. He thus was instrumental in bringing the Rock Island railroad into Fort Worth, and giving this city another channel of transportation. During that period he made his headquarters at Bowie, Texas, and later at Fort Worth. During this period he was made president of the Rock Island railroad, and general superintendent of the same road, holding the office until he reached the age limit. He then was appointed receiver for the Orient railroad, and maintained his head- quarters in San Angelo. He held that position until his health failed, when he returned to Fort Worth.

Smith Butler Hovey, born in Owego, New York, the thirteenth day of February, 1848, a son of Calvin and Mary (Wheeler) Hovey, both natives of New York state. He was educated in the schools of Maine and New York state.

Mr. Hovey was married at Belvidere, Illinois, in 1869, to Miss Elizabeth J. Onderdonk, a daughter of Lansing Onderdonk and Eunice Langdon Onder- donk, both natives of New York state. Mr. and Mrs. Hovey had one child, Bernice, wife of Dr. W. A. Duringer, well known physician and surgeon of Fort Worth. Mrs. Hovey has been an invalid for a number of years and makes her home with her daughter, at 1402 Summitt Avenue, Fort Worth.

Smith Butler Hovey was a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors, and of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth. One of the best known railroad men of the country, he counted his friends among railroad men by the hundreds. A pioneer in railroad construction, he had many thrill- ing experiences when securing the right-of-way for various lines built by the Rock Island system, and was considered one of the most skillful men in securing hard to get right-of-ways; these hardships, as they are known to railroad men, often de- termined the route a line would take. Mr. Hovey was a man of quiet determination, his advancement in the railroad world to the presidency of one of- the major rail systems indicates the true caliber of the man. His death occurred in Fort Worth. the thirtieth day of June, 1924, at which time he was seventy-six years old. His passing was deeply mourned by his countless friends in Fort Worth. and over the country, and he will long be remem-

bered as a pioneer who did much to develop rail service during the many years he was connected with the Rock Island system.

AMES DELOACH McCUTCHAN, of Fort Worth, was a pioneer of the cattle busi- ness in the Lone Star State and spent his entire life in the various branches of this industry.

A native Texan, Mr. McCutchan was born in Marshall, March 28, 1863. His father, Alfred DeLoach McCutchan, was a native of Tennessee, who came to Texas in the early days and for the remainder of his life was engaged in farming in the eastern part of the state. His mother, Mrs. Amanda (Cartwright) MeCutchan, was a native Texan and a member of one of the first families to settle in San Augustine. His education was re- ceived in the schools of Texas. Mr. McCutchan started his career in the stock business at Long- view, buying and selling cattle, and which he continued for about five years. During this period he served as city assessor and collector of Long- view and deputy sheriff of Gregg County. About 1908 he came to Fort Worth where he continued in the stock business, later establishing the Fort Worth Rendering Company, which grew to be the largest plant of its kind in the Southwest. Mr. McCutchan was active in this company for ten years, and at the same time dealt in livestock here. He was widely known in East Texas and in Fort Worth, where he was regarded as one of the city's most enterprising business men and citizens.

Mr. McCutchan was married in Center, Texas, to Miss Nora E. Parker, a native of Center and a member of a pioneer family of Shelby County. Her father, Judge R. L. Parker, was a native of Georgia, but reared in Louisiana, and after locat- ing in Texas, became judge of the courts of his district and county. Her mother, Mrs. Sallie (Hilliard) Parker, was a native of Mississippi and a member of a well known family of that state. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Cutchan, two of whom are living: Matthew Cart- wright. of Los Angeles; James DeLoach, Jr., of Fort Worth, and Aleen (deceased). The Mc- Cutchan home is located at 1101 St. Louis avenue.

Mr. McCutchan died in Fort Worth, December 26, 1919. He was a member of the B. P. O. E., and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. McCutchan was a faithful worker for his city, where he was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends.

OSEPH BOYNTON GOOGINS, of Fort Worth, spent his entire life in the various branches of the livestock and packing in- dustries and was associated with some of the largest and most important packing plants of the country. He was known as one of the most efficient men of his field, which is clearly shown by the positions he held: In 1895 he came to Fort Worth as buyer for the Chicago Packing & Provis- ion Company of Chicago, but after a few years returned to Chicago and was associated with Swift & Company as buyer for about two years. Ile then returned to Fort Worth for the purpose of selecting a site for the Swift & Co. packing plant. He purchased land on which it is located and continued with this company. His judgment and opinion was of great value to his organization

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and they relied on his good judgment in all impor- tant matters. Mr. Googins had many other inter- ests in Texas, among which were land and oil prop- erties in West Texas, and he was one of the organ- izers of several large oil companies of the state.

A native of Chicago, Mr. Googins was born Jan- uary 31, 1873. His parents, David S., and Mrs. Adah (McKoy) Googins, were natives of Bangor, Maine, and members of outstanding families of that state. His education was received in the schools of Chicago, Orchard Lake Military Acad- emy and Armour Institute. As a boy, he started work around the stock yards in Chicago, where he learned the rudiments of the livestock and packing business.

Mr. Googins was married in Delavan, Wisconsin. August 19, 1896, to Miss Ruth Swiler, a native of Burlington, Iowa. Her father, John Swiler, was a native of Pennsylvania and her mother, Mrs. Har- riett (Chandler) Swiler, was a native of Burling- ton, Iowa. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Googins: David S. and Ruth Josephine of Fort Worth and John, (deceased). David S. was at Yale at the time of the World war and served two years in France with the Yale Ambulance Unit, receiving the Croix de Guerre decoration. He was married to Mary Hefley and has two children, Mary Ruth and David S. Jr. He is engaged in the oil business. The Googin home is located at 1101 Penn Street.

Mr. Googins died in Fort Worth, September 28, 1922. He was a member of the B. P. O. E., the Fort Worth Club, the Rivercrest Country Club and was a director in the Fort Worth Chamber of Com- merce and the Stock Yards National Bank of Fort Worth. In his death the packing industry lost one of its most able members and the city of Fort Worth, a wise, resolute and helpful citizen.

PHRAIM BISHOP HARROLD was a pioneer stockman of Archer County, Texas, where he owned one of the largest cattle ranches of that part of the state. Later, he came to Fort Worth and associated himself with many of the important enterprises of this city, which in- cluded cottonseed oil mills, which up to that time was an infant industry in this state. Mr. Harrold was largely interested in the first packing house in Fort Worth and is known as one of the pioneers of the packing industry here.

A native of Indiana, Mr. Harrold was born in Richmond, December 19, 1835. His parents, Jonathan and Abigail (Bishop) Harrold, were natives of Indiana. His education was received in Knox College of Galesburg, Illinois. He started his career in the stock business as a young man in Illinois, where he remained for several years. He came to Texas in 1875, locating in Archer County, where for ten years he owned and operated a large ranch in association with his three brothers, M. (Doc), E. W. and E. J. When he disposed of his holdings the cattle numbered seventy-five thousand head. He was widely known in the livestock circles of Texas and in the markets of the North and East where he shipped the greater part of his cattle. After he came to Fort Worth, he became cashier of the First National Bank and was with this institution for fifteen years. He organized the Fort Worth Clearing House Association of which he was manager for many years.

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The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 77

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