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Mr. Moore was married in LaGrange, December 9, 1896, to Miss Virginia Holman, a native of LaGrange, and a member of a pioneer family of that city and county. Her father, Natt Ilolman, a native of Washington County, Texas, reared in Colorado County, came to LaGrange as a young man and became a factor in the affairs of that part of the state. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Louise (Lewis) was a native of Louisiana, but reared in
Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were reared together and their fathers were close friends all their lives. The Moore home is located at 1637 Westmoreland Place.
During his residence in Fort Worth he was active in all matters having to do with its develop- ment and upbuilding. As a merchant, Mr. Moore was a leader in his field, an advocate of the highest standards, and as a citizen he was one of the enterprising and public-spirited men of his com- munity. His passing in Fort Worth, August 4, 1918, occasioned sorrow throughout the state, and profound sorrow in LaGrange, which had been his home for many years.
ALTER JONES LANE, of Arlington, Tex- as, was a pioneer in the educational cir- cles of this state, later engaging in farming, which he carried on successfully in several counties of Texas.
A native son of Texas, Mr. Lane was born in Bastrop County, January 14, 1855. His father, J. H. Lane, a native of Kentucky, came to Texas in the early days and became one of its most suc- cessful farmers and esteemed citizens. His moth- er, Mrs. Mary Ann (Jones) Lane, was a member of one of the best known families of Alabama. His early education was received in the various private schools of Texas, after which he became a student of Baylor University, where he remained for sev- eral years. After leaving college, Mr. Lane start- ed his career as a school teacher, in Travis County, near Austin, where he taught for several years and many of the business men of that part of the state today owe their education to the able tutelage of Mr. Lane. Later, he moved to Waco and for two years farmed in McLennan County, with his father. He remained on this farm for several years and then went to Milam County where he purchased a farm and after four years of farming in that county, he was elected to the office of county commissioner and served two years in this office. At this time his health failed, and for several years he traveled in the hope of regaining his health, which he did in a measure. In 1910 he moved to Arlington, and looked after his farms and other interests.
Mr. Lane was married in Austin Texas, Decem- ber 24, 1878, to Miss Martha J. Cameron, a mem- ber of a pioneer Texas family. Her father, Jasper and. Mrs. Mary ( Wallace) Cameron, were natives of Jackson County, Alabama and members of out- standing families. The Lane home is located at 402 South Center Street.
Mr. Lane died in Arlington July 29, 1925. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Christian Church. He had a host of friends in this city and throughout Tarrant County. Mr. Lane was a Texas product and one of which the state had reason to feel proud. Throughout his entire life, he was an active worker for the better- ment of his state, in both fields in which he was engaged-educational and farming -he left an impress of his knowledge, skill and experience. These undertakings were largely as- signments of nature, and none who knew him can doubt that it was the opportunity he saw to serve the state he loved that chiefly inspired him, even when his strength was fast failing. A loyal Texan and a true Southern gentleman passed on when Mr. Lane died.
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ILLIAM LANIUS was a pioneer of the mercantile, farming and ranching indus- tries of Texas, the greater part of his activities being in Fannin County, where, for more than thirty years, he was one of the leading merchants, farmers and ranch owners of that county. A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Lanius was born in Tishomingo, November 30, 1851, but was brought to Texas by his parents as an infant. His father, D. P. Lanius, a native of Missouri, came to Texas in the early days and became one of the leading merchants and farmers of the northern part of the state. Ilis mother was Mrs. Mary (Cain) Lanius. His education was received in the schools of Texas, but his real education was obtained in . the school of experience. As a young man, he started his career as a clerk in his father's store at Bonham, Texas, where he remained for several years. He then moved to Lanius, Fannin County, eight miles from Bonham where he purchased a large farm and engaged in general merchandising for many years, and owned and operated a cotton gin. Mr. Lanius owned a large ranch in Fisher County, consisting of about fourteen thousand acres, which was well stocked with cattle and horses. In 1909 he moved to Fort Worth from which place he looked after his extensive interests in other parts of the state. During his residence here he took an interest in the civic affairs of this city, giving his material aid to all projects having the welfare of Fort Worth as its object.
Mr. Lanius was married in Fannin County, Texas, near Bonham, May 7, 1874, to Miss N. P. Stephens, a native of Fannin County, her parents were pioneer settlers. Her father, Hugh R. Stephens, was a native of Missouri; and her mother, Mrs. Amanda A. (Rutherford) Stephens, was a native of Tennessee. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lanius: Clarence A. well known in the business and social circles of Fort Worth. The Lanius home is located at 2512 Fifth avenue.
Mr. Lanius died in Fort Worth, May 10, 1918. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., the Woodmen of the World and First Presbyterian Church. During his life he was active in the up- building and development of Texas, and was known as an enterprising and public-spirited citizen of this state, where he had many friends from every walk of life.
ILLIAM W. PATE, of Fort Worth. spent his entire life in various branches of rail- road work, was widely known in this field and regarded as one of the most efficient railroad men of this section.
A native of Indiana, Mr. Pate was born in Loo- gootee, October 25, 1861. Ilis father, William Wales Pate, was a native of Tennessee, and his mother was Mrs. Elizabeth (Toombs) Pate. IIis education was obtained in schools of Indiana and Texas. As a young man. he entered railroad work in Missouri. coming to Texas in 1884, where. for more than fifteen years, he was employed by the. Southern Pacific railroad. During his career he held many positons of trust with the rai'roads, and was one of the efficient and careful men of the different lines which employed him. In 1896 he came to Fort Worth and soon became local freight agent for the Southern Pacific railroad and held this position for more than twenty years.
Mr. Pate had many friends in Fort Worth among the business fraternity and the railroad execu- tives and employes.
Mr. Pate was married in Fort Worth, July 5, 1891, to Miss Mary Effie Edelbrock, a native of Missouri, and a member of a well known family of that state. Her father, J. A. Edelbrock, was a native of Germany, who came to America as a young man, and, throughout his life, was active in the business world. Her mother, Mrs. Eliza Jane (Farmer) Edelbrock, was a native of Tennessee, and a member of a pioneer family of that state. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pate, all of whom are residents of Fort Worth: Joe W .; Irene, now Mrs. Don Vestal; Miss Frank Pauline, Sellers F., and Miss Laura Helen. The Pate home is located at 1415 May Street.
Mr. Pate died in Humble, Texas, on May 5, 1919. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Episcopal Church. The record of the service Mr. Pate gave the railroad fraternity will memorialize him, and the splendid traits of his character. and the sense of duty that he brought to the discharge of his tasks, will ever be an inspiration to all who knew him.
ARRY ELLSWORTH GRAY, for more than a quarter of a century was a famil- iar figure in the business life of Fort Worth, a part of which time was spent in the railroad service and the last ten years in the real estate and insurance line.
A native of Virginia, Mr. Gray was born June 15, 1861. His education was received in the schools of Virginia, and Washington College, of Washington, Penn., from which he graduated. As a young man, he started his career at Grafton, West Virginia, under President Dunlap, of the Bal- timore and Ohio Railroad, remaining with this road for several years. He then moved to Horton, Kansas with Mr. Dunlap, who went with the Rock Island. A few years later, he was transferred to Fort Worth. He was associated with the Rock Island here for several years, resigning to enter the real estate, loan and insurance business, in which he ranked among the successful men of this field.
Mr. Gray was married in Fort Worth, October 9, 1898, to Miss Lillian Copher. a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Her father, David T. Copher, also was a native of Kentucky. where he spent the greater part of his business life. IIer mother, Mrs. Mar- tha E. (Alexander) Copher, was a native of Mis- souri. The Gray home is located at 802 South Henderson Street.
Mr. Gray died in Fort Worth, March 31. 1918. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., being a Knight Templar and past commander of the Worth Commandery. He also held membership in the Knights of Pythias and the First Methodist Church of which he was a steward for many years. He was a genial, courteous, Christian gentleman, whom hundreds of Fort Worth citizens were glad to call friend. Mr. Gray possessed splendid char- peter and true charity. There are many humble homes in this city, and many a friendless boy and girl who telt and knew with his passing, that a true and loyal friend had gone. Unselfish, almost to a fault, of a sunny, cheerful disposition, his life was an inspiration to all who knew him.
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D R. WILLIAM MARSHALL TRIMBLE, for fifteen years, was one of the leading phys- icians and surgeons of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. For many years he also m.J.) a prominent figure in educational circles of this county where he founded one of the state's rading colleges.
A native of Tarrant County, Dr. Trimble was corn in Bedford, June 11, 1868. His father, Green 1. Trimble, a native of Cole County, Missouri, was s pioneer settler of Tarrant County, where he en- Baked in farming and stock raising. His mother, Mrs. Barbara Ann (Morrow) Trimble, was a native of Missouri, and a member of a well known fam- ty of Cole County. His education was started at Bedford College, and later he attended the State College at Huntsville, Fort Worth University and the North Texas Normal at Denton. After a teach- .ng career, he entered Baylor University at Dal- las, and graduated with the M. D. degree.
Dr. Trimble began as a teacher in the schools of Mansfield, Tarrant County, where he taught for one year. Later, with L. M. Hammond as his as- sociate, he built the Arlington College, at Arling- ton, Texas, which is now known as the Grubbs Vocational College. He then taught at Aledo, Parker County, for several years. after which he came to Fort Worth, and for three years was an in- structor in the schools of this city. Although he remained in the educational field for many years, believing he could best serve his state and its peo- ple in this way, his life-long ambition was to be- come a physician. Colleges were being built, and teachers were becoming more plentiful, so he felt the time had arrived to carry out this plan. Af- ter four years spent in one of the state's leading medical colleges, he received his degree and started the practice of his profession. In addition to be- ing one of the leading physicians of Fort Worth, Dr. Trimble was active in all civic matters and in
politics. He helped in every way the upbuilding of Fort Worth. He was city physician of North Fort Worth for several years, county physician of Tarrant County for many years and then was made city physician of Fort Worth. During his regime the city experienced a campaign along the lines of cleanliness and sanitation that hitherto had been unknown.
Dr. Trimble was married in Grapevine. Texas, February 17, 1897, to Miss Susie C. Borah, a na- tive Texan, and a member of a pioneer family of Dallas County. Her father, William J. Borah. was a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and prior to his coming to Texas, was engaged in busi- ness in that city. Her mother, Mrs. Louisa (Ter- rill) Borah, was a member of an outstanding family of Missouri. Five children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Trimble, all of whom are living and residents of Texas: Green B., principal of the vocational high school of Fort Worth; Terrill M., principal of a ward school in Fort Worth; Louisa, now Mrs. Sidney P. Chandler, of Corpus Christi, and Walter Lee and J. B., students. Mrs. Trimble is a teacher by profession and teaches in the M. G. Ellis school. The Trimble home is located at 506 West Central Avenue.
Dr. Trimble died in Fort Worth. January 20, 1922. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F., the Knights of Pythias. the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the State Medical Association and the Church of Christ. Perhaps
in the history of Texas, no native son has been of more assistance to his state than Dr. Trimble, who devoted his life to the citizenship. As a cit- izen, a teacher, a physician and a friend, Dr. Trimble distinguished himself in such a way that the loss involved in his death has been keenly and widely felt. As a resident of Fort Worth, he contributed the leadership and standing of a high- ly esteemed physician, as well as the influence of a thoroughgoing gentleman in all relationships of life.
ERNEST QUICKENSTEDT, for more than fifteen years was identified with the busi- ness life of Fort Worth, during which time he was a factor in the real estate activi- ties of this city. Prior to locating in Fort Worth, Mr. Quickenstedt had a wide and varied business career in different parts of the country,
A native of Iowa, Mr. Quickenstedt was born in Davenport, July 3, 1857. His father, Fred Quick- enstedt, was a native of Davenport, and a member of one of the first families to settle in that part of the country. His mother, Mrs. Sophia Quicken- stedt, was a native of Germany and a member of a prominent family of the Fatherland. His education was received in the schools of Davenport, Iowa. He started his career as a dry goods merchant in Davenport, and remained there in that business for several years. About this time, the great gold excitement of Leadville, Colorado swept the country and Mr. Quickenstedt went to that mining region. He invested in mining stocks and was successful, and conducted a large physical training class while sojourning there. Later, he came to Fort Worth and was in business with his father for a short time. He then went to Hills- boro, Texas, where he engaged in the real estate business with his brother, Fred, who was the mayor of Hillsboro at that time. He then returned to Fort Worth and entered actively into the real estate business here and became one of the leaders in this field.
Mr. Quickenstedt was married in Davenport, Iowa, September 29, 1881, to Miss Louise Baurose, a native of Davenport and a member of one of the outstanding families of that city. Her parents, Fritz and Katherine (Thiessen) Baurose, were natives of Germany and members of well known families of the Fatherland. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Quickenstedt: Elsie, now Mrs. C. C. Cooke, of Fort Worth: Gus B., well known in the commercial life of Tucson, Arizona, and Lola Lou, now Mrs. H. K. Coale, of Fort Worth. The Quickenstedt home is located at 422 Lipscomb street.
Mr. Quickenstedt died in Fort Worth, March 16, 1909. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a mem- ber of the Knights of Pythias, and one of the organizers of the Lodge of this organization in Hillsboro, Texas. He was a member of the Turn- verein of Davenport, Iowa, and for several years was an instructor in athletics and physical training in ths club. He also taught athletics in Fort Worth for several years. He was charitable and gave thousands of dollars to civic organizations and to the needy. He was widely known in Fort Worth and throughout Texas where he had many friends. In his passing Fort Worth lost one of its wise, and constructive citizens whom everybody called friend.
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OBERT HENRY HYNDS was a pioneer in the oil development activities of North Texas where he drilled the first producing oil well in Montague County, near the town of Nocona and later brought in many pro- ducing oil wells in this county, all of which were on his own land.
A native son of Texas, Mr. Hynds was born near Greenville, in Hunt County, August 10, 1885. His father, the late Robert H. Hynds, a Confederate veteran, was a native of Virginia who came to Texas in the early days, where he was engaged in cattle raising. He retired from business while re- siding in Montague County. The education of the subject of this sketch was received in the schools of Hunt County, and later in Greenville. As a youth, he started farming with his father in Hunt County, remaining on his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age. The family then moved to Montague County where he farmed and raised livestock. A few years prior to his father's death in 1924, Mr. Hynds promoted and drilled the first oil wells of Montague County. He owned in fee one hundred and eight acres of land, and on this acreage, which was almost covered with rigs, he had forty-five producing wells. Later, he leased this land, but still owned it in fee. He promoted Hynds City, a little oil center, on his land. Mr. Hynds was one of the most enterprising citizens of his part of the state and was active in every project having as its object the upbuilding of his community.
My Hynds was married in Nocona, Texas, September 13, 1908, to Miss Ida Jones, a native of this state and a member of one of its pioneer families. Her father, John W. Jones, who is still active, was a pioneer rancher and cattle raiser of North Texas. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hynds: Pauline, a high school student of Fort Worth; Robert H., Jr., and Kermit, in schools of this city. The Hynds home is located at 2107 Forest Park Boulevard.
Mr. Hynds died August 30, 1926. He devoted much of his time to the development of this section of the state, and one of his last acts was to assist in promoting the building of a bridge across the Red River, but died before its completion. Earlier he helped promote another toll bridge in this sec- tion. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hynds was a power in the development of the oil business of North Texas and was held in the highest esteem by all members of the oil fraternity and by his hosts of friends in other fields throughout Texas.
AMES HENRY BOREN-For many years the name of James Henry Boren was known as that of one of the most progres- sive traveling salesmen in Texas, and although he was a resident of Fort Worth but a short time, comparatively speaking, he had many friends in this city. At the beginning of his busi- ness career, Mr. Boren engaged in the grocery business at Ennis, Texas, for several years, and following this traveled for the Dr. Price Baking Powder Company, manufacturers of baking powder at Chicago. He then came to Fort Worth and went with the Waples-Platter Grocer Company, whole- sale grocers of this city, and was with that company as their representative on the road for a number of years. Following this, Mr. Boren went to Cali-
fornia, where he traveled for a California firm for several years, after which he returned to Fort Worth and again went with the Waples-Platter Company, with which firm he was connected until his death. As a traveling salesman Mr. Boren was in every way, a fitting representative of his company, and his contacts with his customers were such that the prestige of his house was enhanced and trade relations cemented by him were of the more permanent class.
James Henry Boren was born in Ellis County, Texas, near Ennis, on the twenty-sixth day of September, 1878, he being a son of Elijah Boren and Sarah (Cook) Boren. Mr. Boren, Sr., went to Ellis County many years ago and engaged in farm- ing there. James Henry Boren was educated in the public schools of Ellis County, following which he went to Ennis and entered the grocery business. His subsequent career has been outlined in the foregoing paragraph.
Mr. Boren was married at Emhouse, Texas, on the seventh day of October, 1918, to Miss Jewell Maggard, of Jacksboro, Texas, she being a daughter of William E. and Josephine (Hallam) Maggard. Mr. Maggard is a native of Alabama, and Mrs. Maggard of Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. Boren were the parents of four children, Doris, James Leslie. Walter Lloyd and Donald, all of whom reside with their mother at 1425 East Allen Avenue.
Mr. Boren was a Mason and a member of the Baptist Church. His death occurred on the thirtieth day of December, 1925. A man of high ideals, both as to his private and business life, Mr. Boren had many friends throughout the state, and was known as a splendid type of progressive travel- ing salesmen who are doing so much to promote business prosperity through building up friendly relations between their house and its customers.
ACK LEE BIRD for almost forty years was a well known figure in the commercial life of Fort Worth where he was associated with one of the leading wholesale grocery firms of the Southwest, and later with one of the largest cigar companies of the entire country.
A native of Kentucky, Mr. Bird was born in Shelbyville, November 16, 1869. His father, John L. Bird, a native of Kentucky, was a factor in the commercial life of his state. His mother, Mrs. Susan Ann (Ball) Bird, was a member of a pioneer family of Kentucky. His education was received in the schools of Missouri. As a young man he started his career in a Sedalia, Missouri drug store where he was employed by Dr. II. M. Wood for more than twelve years. Mr. Bird was efficient and successful in his line and the success achieved by Dr. Wood largely was due to his energy and personality. In 1888 he came to Fort Worth where he became associated with the well known whole- sale grocery establishment of Waples-Platter Grocery Company and for a period of eleven years was one of the efficient employees of this firm which held him in the highest esteem. Later, he went with the General Cigar Co., of New York in an important capacity and with whom he remained for seventeen years. In 1922 Mr. Bird retired from business.
Mr. Bird was married in Sedalia, Missouri, Jan- uary 24, 1888, to Miss Annabel Martin, a native of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Her parents, George Martin and Mrs. Mary Agnes (Smith)
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Martin, were natives of Pennsylvania and members f prominent families of that state. The Bird some is located at 414 West Second Street, where the family has resided for many years.
Mr. Bird died in Fort Worth, October 10, 1925. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the B. P. O. E. He occupied a big place not only in the hearts of thousands of friends in Fort Worth and the Southwest, but in the business world in general. He was a happy combination of the efficient, enterprising business man and the lovable personality. While he was almost sixty years of Age at the time of his death, he seemed a young man because of his optimistic, liberal mental atti- tude. His passing occasioned genuine sorrow, not enly in Fort Worth, but throughout North Texas where he had at all times commanded the sincere and affectionate regard of the entire circle of his acquaintances.
JOSEPH PRESTON NICKS was a pioneer business man of Fort Worth, and for many years owned J. P. Nicks & Company, one of the leading drug stores in this city. Mr. Nicks employed only registered pharmacists, and the public could depend on the reliability of this department Mr. Nicks was interested in other enterprises, being a director in the American National Bank and associated with other financial and commercial institutions as a stockholder. The following resolutions were passed upon his death by the bank.
A native of North Carolina, Mr. Nicks was born February 4, 1850. His father, William Nicks, was a native of North Carolina and was well known in the commercial circles of that state. His mother, Mrs. Mary Nicks, was a member of a pioneer North Carolina family. His education was re- ceived in the schools of St. Joseph. Missouri. After leaving school, he engaged in teaching for several years. He then moved to Fort Worth, where he became associated with H. W. Williams in the drug business, but after a few years started in this line for himself. First with a Mr. Browning as a partner, and later alone.
Mr. Nicks was married in Fort Worth, Texas, November 10, 1885, to Miss Minnie L. Richardson, a native of Kentucky, and a member of a well known family of Bowling Green. Her father, J. M. Richardson, also a native of Kentucky, was a successful business man of his state. Her mother was Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Walters) Richardson, n direct descendant of Gen. Walters who drove the British back from Richmond during the Revo- lutionary war, and also of Martha Washington. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nicks: Robert L., Walter Preston, and Ernest; residents of Fort Worth and well known in the commercial life of this city; and Josephine, now Mrs. Lon C. Smith, of Dallas. The Nicks home is located at 1217 Belle Place.
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