The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 80

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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Mr. Nicks died in Fort Worth, April 1, 1899. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the U'nited Benevolent Association and served as presi- dent of the Tarrant County Retail and the State Druggists Associations. For twelve years he was an alderman, holding this office at the time of his death, and for many years served as president of the board of education. Frequently he was called upon to act as mayor and probably would have been elected to this office had he lived. For some

time he was chairman of the city Democratic executive committee. J. P. Nicks had many friends and was kind, liberal, honest, energetic, humani- tarian and self-made. Strong in his convictions of right, with a mind conservative and cautious to adopt such policies as were best, he was always a safe leader and wise counselor. Lover of human liberty, and believing that education could build up character, and that by character alone could salvation come, he bent his entire energy in public affairs to the education of the people. The honor he won, the fame he achieved, arose from no adventitious circumstances. What he won, he earned and the reward was justly his. He has left those dear to him a priceless heritage.

APT. WILLIAM H. NANNYE was a pioneer resident of Fort Worth, where he came about 1870, and with a wide vision that characterized his life, he foresaw a great future for this city and accordingly invested in real estate here, which has grown more valuable with the years.

A native of Tennessee, Capt. Nannye was born in 1846. His father and mother were natives of Tennessee. His education was received in the schools of Tennessee, but his real education came later in life in the school of experience. He was a young man when the clouds of war began to gather over the Southland and he was one of the first to volunteer his services. He served through- out the Civil war, under General Forrest, was made captain during the hostilities and was a participant in many of the important battles of this war. He started his career in the world of business as a merchant in Tennessee soon after the close of the war. He continued his merchandising business for several years, then disposed of his interests in Tennessee and came to Texas, locating in Fort Worth, which, at that time, was little more than a trading post on the outskirts of civilization. During his career here. he handled some real estate for others, but the greater part of his time was devoted to his personal holdings. He owned some valuable property in the business and residential section of Fort Worth. Perhaps no citizen of this city of his time was better and more favorably known than was Captain Nannye. He had

share in the development of this city, aiding in its upbuilding and making it a better place in which to live. When he came, there were no paved streets and the citizenship was practically all living in log houses, with their muskets ready for Indian attacks, which were frequent and dis- astrous over this part of the state.

Captain Nannye was twice married. His first marriage was to a Miss Crawford of Mississippi, who died two years later. His second marriage was in Fort Worth, December 16. 1897, to Mrs. Caroline E. (Adams) Farrar, a native of Texas and a member of a pioneer family of this state. Her father, W. F. Adams, was a native of Louisiana and her mother, Mrs. Mary A. ( Richard- son) Adams, was a member of a well known Georgia family. The Nannye home is located at 1110 Jennings avenue.

Captain Nannye died in Fort Worth in February 1900, after a residence in this city of thirty years. He had a host of friends here, where he was known as one of the most enterprising, charitable and public-spirited citizens of his city.

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D - R. WILLIAM VAN RUMPH, of Fort Worth, was a pioneer in the medical profession of Tarrant County, having engaged in the practice of medicine in Mansfield in 1895, and, for a quarter of a century was, the leading physician and surgeon of that part of the state.

A native of Georgia, Dr. Rumph was born April 19, 1868. His father, Major D. M. Rumph, also a native of Georgia, was an active figure in the business, political and military circles of his state. His mother, Mrs. Eliza (Butts) Rumph, was a member of a prominent Georgia family. His early education was received in Erath County, Texas, near the town of Stephenville, his parents having moved to Erath County when the subject of this sketch was only one year old. Later, Dr. Rumph took a complete business course in Dallas, after which he entered the medical department of the State University at Galveston, after which he took a post-graduate course in Memphis, Tennessee. Completing his medical education, he returned to Texas and established his office in Mansfield, where he continued the practice of medicine until 1919, when he moved to Fort Worth, where he continued the practice of his profession. He was one of the best known physicians of this part of Texas, and after locating here he built up a large clientele. He had many friends among all classes of people and did much charity practice, never refusing to go to the aid of a sufferer regardless of the con- ditions. Dr. Rumph was more than a physician, he was a gentleman of the old school, of exemplary habits and splendid character.

Dr. Rumph was married in Mansfield, January 16, 1896, to Miss Hattie L. Yeates, a native of Lincoln County, Tennessee and a member of a pioneer family of that state. Her father, Thomas B. Yeates, also a native of Tennessee, was an esteemed citizen and business man of enterprise in his county and state. Her mother, Mrs. Malinda Jennings Yeates, was a member of an outstanding family of the State of Tennessee. Two children, a boy and a girl, were born to Dr. and Mrs. Rumph, but both are deceased. The Rumph home is located at 1001 Southland avenue.

Dr. Rumph died at Fort Worth, December 20, 1922. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, the I. O. O. F., the Fort Worth Medical Association and the Methodist Church. During the period in which he was a resident of Fort Worth. he was never too busy with his professional duties to give time and aid to the development and welfare of his city. All of his career as a physician was spent in Tarrant County and few men in any profession have ever left as many friends as did Dr. Rumph, friend of humanity, and Christian gentleman.

DWARD FRANCIS RALL is a pioneer of the saddlery and harness business of Dallas where he located in 1880 and for forty years was superintendent of the harness and saddlery department of the Schoell- koph Company, severing his connection with this firm in 1921 after more than fifty years spent in the various branches of the saddlery industry.

A native of Germany, Mr. Rall was born near Oberndoff, October 22. 1851. His father. John Rall, also a native of Oberndoff. Germany, was an active figure in the business life of his city. His mother, Mrs. Roselia Rall, was a member of a prominent family of the Fatherland. Ifis educa-

tion was received in the schools of Germany. When fourteen years of age, Mr. Rall sailed for America, going direct to St. Louis where for two years he worked on a farm. Ile then entered a saddiery and harness firm and learned the business and for more than ten years he worked as a journeyman harness maker in St. Louis. In June 1875 he went to Galveston, where for five years, he still worked at his trade. He then came to Dallas where he became the superintendent of the saddlery and harness division of the Schoellkopf Company, and never left this organization until he resigned his position in 1921.

Mr. Rall was married at St. Louis, on June 27, 1878 to Miss Frances Teubener, a native of St. Louis and a member of a prominent family of that city. Her father, John Teubner, a member of a pioneer Missouri family, was a soldier in the Grand Army of the Republic. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rall, all of whom are residents of Dallas: Frieda, Theodore, Clara, Cordelia, Edward, Frances and Louise. Edward Rall has been associated with the Schoellkopf Company for more than sixteen years and Theodore for several years has been an office employee at the Ford plant. The Rall home is located at 1420 Park avenue.

Mr. Rall is a charter member of the Knights of Columbus of Dallas and is a member of the Catholic Knights of America and St. Patrick's Church of Dallas. During the time in which Mr. Rall has resided in Dallas, which extends over a period of almost a half century, he has shown his faith in this city by investments in real estate, and believes that this city will soon lead the entire Southwest along all lines. Although Mr. Rall has passed the three-score and ten mark in years, he is still active and takes a keen interest in mat- ters educational, political and religious and enjoys a host of warm friends.

ACOB B. SCHELL, for a quarter of a century was a factor in the commercial life of Fort Worth, Texas, where during the greatest part of this time he was as- sociated with one of the outstanding business establishments of this city.

A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Schell was born in Schellsburg, in 1850. His father, Edmund Schell, a native of Pennsylvania, was a member of one of the oldest families of that state. His mother, Mrs. Sarah (Schmucker) Schell, was of a well known family of Pennsylvania. His educa- tion was received in the schools of his native state. As a boy Mr. Schell started his career in the Corle Cracker factory in Kansas City, remaining several years. Later, he entered the employ of the Lock- wood-Englehart hat and cap company, as sales- man and traveled various parts of the United States for about six years. He then went with the Sweet, Demster & Company, wholesale hat and cap manufacturers of Chicago, and traveled for several years for this well known firm. In 1894 he came to Fort Worth and for several years was the manager of the Boston Store. During this time, Mr. Schell built up a large trade for this store and made many friends in this territory. Later he became associated with the Ellett Kendel Shoe Company, of Kansas City, and represented this large establishment for more than ten years. leaving their employ on account of failing health.

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Mr. Schell was married in Kansas City, June 17, 1884, to Miss Louise Roberts, a native of LaFay- ette, Indiana. ' Her father, James H. Roberts, was a native of Steubenville, Ohio and, for many years, in business in that state. Her mother, Mrs. Alice (Carpenter) Roberts, was a member of a well known family of Columbus, Ohio. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schell, all of whom are residents of Fort Worth: Edmund LeRoy, Louise Alice, and Virginia. The Schell honie is located at 2608 College avenue.

Mr. Schell died in Fort Worth, September 17, 1918. He was a member of the Broadway Presby- terian Church. During the period in which he re- sided in Fort Worth he was known as one of its enterprising business men and charitable and help- ful citizens. Ile had many friends in all parts of the country, who loved and admired him for his many wonderful traits of character and genial disposition.

EBSTER STORER, for more than twenty years, was one of the leading lawyers of Fort Worth, where he was engaged in a general practice of law, and as leading counsel for large industrial organizations of this city.

A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Storer was born in Tempealeau County, July 6, 1869. His father, Edward Storer, also a native of Wisconsin, was an active figure in the business and commercial life of his state. His mother, Mrs. Fannie (Graves) Storer, was a member of a well known family of Illinois. His education was received in the schools of Wisconsin and Kansas, later becoming a student of the Fort Worth University and grad- uated from this institution with the LL. B. de- gree. He was admitted to the bar in Fort Worth, in 1899, where he formed a partnership on March 1, 1900, with R. W. Flournoy, under the name of Flournoy, Smith & Storer. He continued as a member of this well known law firm for two dec- ades, and during this time he was associated with many of the important cases which came before the courts of this part of the state. He then be- came attorney for the Southwestern Oil & Gas Company as counsel on land titles and other mat- ters having to do with the legal branch of the land department of this organization. After several years spent with this large oil company, Mr. Storer was active in organizing the Tarrant County Build- ing & Loan Association, of which he was a director and general attorney for several years. He was widely known as a layman and a lawyer and had hosts of friends from all walks of life. During the World war he was associated with the draft de- partment, looking after the financial condition of soldiers and their dependents, in order to ascertain whether or not they should be accepted for service. He did much war work along other lines, in fact, devoted almost his entire time to this service.

Mr. Storer was married at Weatherford, Texas, September 9, 1900, to Miss Rosa Lee Stubbs, a native of this state, and a member of a pioneer family of Parker County. Her parents, Dow and Addie (Magers) Stubbs, were natives of Kentucky. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Storer, two of whom are living and are residents of Fort Worth: Virginia Lee and Webster Curtis Storer.

Mr. Storer died in Fort Worth, December 18,

1921. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the D. O. K. K., and was past Chancellor Command- er of lodge No. 21 of this order in Fort Worth. Ile also was a member of the A. F. & A. M. and the Fort Worth Bar Association. Perhaps in the history of Fort Worth there was no member of the legal fraternity who had more friends than did Mr. Storer, and the death of no member ever caused greater sorrow than did his. His passing saddened the hearts of every man, woman and child who knew him. His kindly, courteous manner com- manded the sincere and affectionate regard of the entire circle of his acquaintances.

JOHN CHARLES WALL, of Dallas, for more than twelve years was a leader in the business life of this city where he was engaged in various fields of activity. His most noteworthy successes were in the real estate business.

A native of New York State, Mr. Wall was born March 15, 1879. His father, John C. Wall, a native of England, came to Missouri at the age of twenty-one years, later going to New York State where he was active in business of various kinds for many years. He then moved to Spring- field, Mo., where he engaged in the shoe business, remaining in this field until his death at the age of ninety-three years. His mother was a native of New York State. Mr. Wall was educated in the Public schools of Springfield, Missouri, and the Music Business College of Springfield, from which he graduated at the age of twenty years. On leav- ing school, Mr. Wall entered the shoe business with his father where he remained for several years. He then moved to Dallas in 1901 and for two years was engaged in the general commission business. He then entered the furniture business and built up a large store. After five years spent in the furniture line he engaged in the real estate business, in which he met with success, handling city property, farni and ranch lands and also in making loans on real estate in Dallas and the sur- rounding country.

Mr. Wall was married in Springfield, Missouri, December 22, 1897, to Miss Nora Ann Hendricks, a native of Mound City, Missouri, and a member of a leading family of that part of the country. Her father, Nathan Hendricks, a Civil war veteran, was an early settler of Missouri. Her mother, Mrs. Katherine (Everett) Hendricks, also was a native of Mound City and a member of a pioneer and prominent family of that state. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wall, both of whoni are residents of Dallas; Earl, associated with the Consumers Plumbing Company, and Carl, a well known construction engineer. The Wall home is located at 5313 East Side avenue.

Mr. Wall died in Dallas, March 13, 1920. He was a member of the East Dallas Christian Church serving on the official board for many years. During the period in which Mr. Wall was a resident of Dallas he took an active part in matters having to do with the growth of this city. His untimely death, when only forty-one years of age, removed one whose faith in Dallas could not be daunted. as he thought it would become the greatest city of the Southwest. His future was most promising in the real estate business in Dallas where he made many friends.

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RTHUR GANO POINDEXTER, well known accountant of Fort Worth, was an expert in his chosen profession, and during the tweny-five years of his residence here was associated with some of the largest and most im- portant organizations requiring the services of a man of the greatest ability. He spent practically his entire life in the accounting profession and was well known as one of the most efficient members of this fraternity in the Southwest.

A native of Kentucky, Mr. Poindexter was born December 19, 1872. His father, Gano Poindexter, a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was an active figure in the business life of the city. His mother, Mrs. Jennie (Craven) Poindexter, was a member of a prominent Kentucky family. His education was received in the private schools of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky, and of the Newcastle College for boys, located in Newcastle, Kentucky. Mr. Poindexter came to Fort Worth in 1900 and was accountant for G. Y. Smith for ten years. He brought with him to this city the reputation he had established as an accountant with Armour & Com- pany, of Kansas City with whom he was associated for ten years. Leaving the G. Y. Smith organi- zation, he went with the Acme Brick Company, remaining with this firm for some years.

Mr. Poindexter was married in Fort Worth January 26, 1913, to Miss Bertie L. Hogle, a native Texan and a member of one of its pioneer families. Her father, J. H. Hogle, a native of New York State served in the Civil war on the Confederate side before coming to Texas. Her mother, Mrs. Emma (Lewis) Hogle, was a member of an out- standing family of Georgia. Mrs. Poindexter re- sides at the Westbrook Hotel.

Mr. Poindexter died in Fort Worth, April 1, 1925. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M., No. 148, Knights Templar, the B. P. O. E., the Fort Worth Club and the Broadway Baptist Church. As a young man he was captain in the National Guards of Kansas City. Mr. Poindexter was a man of genial disposition, always ready to respond to any call for service as a citizen and in his pro- fession. As a resident of Fort Worth he contribut- ed the leadership and standing of a respected mem- ber of his profession as well as the influence of a thoroughgoing gentleman in all relationships of life.

R. A. B. STRANGE for half a century was prominently associated with the medical fraternity of the Southi. le first prac- ticed in Alabama, later moving to Missis- sippi, then to Oklahoma where he became widely known among the medical men and enjoyed an extensive practice. He was a man of unusual talent and of high ethical standards who placed his service to his fellowmen above the accumulation of wealth and made for himself and family an honored name in the communities in which he lived and the history of his well-lived life deserves a creditable place among the historical records of the Southwest.

Dr. A. B. Strange was born at Birmingham, Alabama in 1849, educated in the public schools of Birmingham and a medical college at that place and began the practice of medicine at the age of nine- teen. He practiced in Alabama for two years and in 1870 moved to Booneville, Mississippi. There

he remained for several years when he moved to Durant, Oklahoma. He practiced in Durant for four years when he moved to Hugo, Oklahoma where he opened a practice and continued for fourteen years until his death, March 10, 1919, having been an honored member of the medical fraternity of Oklahoma for a quarter of a century.

Dr. Strange was married June 14, 1901, at Mineral Wells, Texas, to Dora McCauley Ridout. Mrs. Strange was a member of a family with a long line of distinguished American ancestry. Her grandparents were of Scotch-Irish descent, who came to America about the Revolutionary war time and settled in North Carolina. She was born at Pleasant Plains, Independence County, Tennessee. Her father, J. MeCauley moved to Tennessee and later to Arkansas. Her mother, Emeline Cheek MeCauley, was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mrs. Strange was educated in a private school at Pleasant Plains. She was first married to Capt. Wm. D. Ridout of Tennessee, a captain in the Con- federate army who served during the entire war but was captured in a raid and sent a prisoner to Johnson Island where he remained until the end of the war. From this union there were three children, Chas. W. Ridout a newspaper man of Oklahoma City; Lemuel Howard Ridout, a promi- nent oil man with the Sun Oil Company, of Dallas who has two children, Lemuel Howard Ridout, Jr., and Marie Lloyd Ridout. Annie Graham died when sixteen months old. Capt. Wm. D. Ridout was a farmer and merchant and prominent member of the Democratic party. He was born January 29, 1835, in Petersburg, Virginia, and died in 1900. The Ridout family moved to Texas in 1891.

Mrs. Strange is a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, the Baptist Church and takes an active interest in the public affairs of Dallas. She resides at 5616 Junius street.

LEXANDER HENRY, one of the leading farmers and ranchmen of Tarrant County for over forty years, located here in 1878. He settled near Fort Worth where during this entire period he continued to live and where he was one of the best known men and a highly respected citizen.

Mr. Henry was a native of Lille, France, but came to America with his parents when a very young man. His parents were natives of Ireland. who moved to France where his father, Patrick Henry, was engaged in business for many years. His mother, Mrs. Rose (McCleary) Henry, was a member of a well known family of Ireland. He attended the various schools of France, but having been born February 26. 1864, the wars at that time prevented him from receiving a complete education. After coming to the United States, Mr. Henry worked in the steel mills of Chicago, until coming to Texas with his mother. After starting in the farming and ranching business, Mr. Henry had no desire to leave this field. His ranch and farm, located near Crowley, was his chief pride and joy. Here he raised a family whose members are num- bered among the leaders in the professional and business life of their communities.

Mr. Henry was married in Fort Worth. January 23, 1895, to Miss Ella Bryson, a native of Colorado. Her father, Matthew Bryson, a native of Indiana. went west in the early days. Her mother, Mrs.

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Nellie (Galvan) Bryson, was a native of County Claire, Ireland, who came to America as a child. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry: Leo A., of Santa Barbara, California; Frank of Fort Worth; James A., a well known farmer of Weslaco, Texas; Rose Mary, a teacher in Our Lady of Victory College, of Fort Worth, and is numbered among the leading educators of this section of the state; Steven B., of Fort Worth, and Helen and Cecelia, at home. The Henry home is located at 3509 Baldwin Street.

Mr. Henry died at his home in Crowley, Tarrant County, Texas, May 19, 1920. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Throughout his life, he had made close friends and his success in his chosen field, was through his honesty and fidelity of pur- pose. Few men had as strong a hold in the esteem of their communities as Mr. Henry enjoyed. He was loved by all who knew him, and his place in his community has not been filled.

ETER REAGAN, of Fort Worth, was a pioneer railroad man of the Lone Star State and spent his entire life in the different branches of railroad service, holding, during his career, several responsible positions and helped to build three of the principal railroads of Texas.

A native of Indiana, Mr. Reagan was born Jan- uary 21, 1857. His father, Dennis Reagan, a native of Ireland, came to America as a young man and throughout his life was active in the business circles of the cities in which he resided. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Hill) Reagan, was a native of Ireland and a member of a well known family of that country. His education was received

in the schools of Indiana. As a young man, he started his career in Missouri and during the fifty years he was with the railroads he served as yard- master, conductor and in other positions. He came to Texas about 1870 and helped in the' building of the Rock Island railroad, the Fort Worth & Denver City railroad and the International & Great Northern railroad. He was perhaps one of the best known railroad men of his time, having friends in almost every state in the Union. During his residence in Texas, he served in many capacities with the Texas lines and was held in the highest esteem by the executives of these roads, as well as being very popular with his fellow workers.

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The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 80

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