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Mr. Kelly died in Dallas April 1, 1919. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Catholic Church. During his long residence in Dallas Mr. Kelly was active in movements for the upbuilding of his city where he was known as one of its most enterprising business men. He was one of the outstanding citizens of this part of the State. A pioneer whose varied activities decades ago assist- ed in making possible the great Empire of the Southwest.
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ENRY F. PEERY, veteran of the Civil war and one of the grand old pioneers of Texas, deserves an honored place among the records of those who came in the early days and endured the struggles of the pioneers and aided in the up-building of the Lone Star State. He was one of those sterling citizens who com- manded the highest respect of all who knew him. For more than a score of years he was engaged in the photograph business and was well known among the photographers throughout the state.
Henry F. Peery was a native of Virginia, born in Taswell County, April 20, 1841. His parents were descendants of early Virginia families and young Henry was reared on the farm and educated in the Virginia public schools. He later came west and at the opening of the Civil war, when only seventeen years of age, he joined the Union army, Company I, 17th Illinois Regiment. He fought throughout the entire war and was a hero on many battle fields. In 1871 Mr. Peery came to Kaufman, Texas, and engaged in the photograph business. He took an interest in the civic life and progress of his adopted city and served as postmaster of Kaufman from 1896 to 1899. Prior to this time, he served as postmaster at Canton, Texas, and while a young man of only twenty- seven years, he served as justice of peace at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mr. Peery was married in Kaufman County, Texas, July 20, 1871, to Miss Mary Stirman. She was the daughter of V. I. Stirman, who was a native of Kentucky and came to Texas in his early boyhood, and Sarah Campbell Stirman, descendant from an early Texas family. Mr. and Mrs. Peery had one child, Valley Peery, engaged in the hard- ware business at Kemp, Kaufman County, Texas. He married Fannie Teague, of Kaufman County and had two children, Henry Peery and Reagan Peery. He also had an adopted daughter, Mary. Henry Peery was married to Earnestyne Grubbs, of Kemp, and has two children, Robert Henry and Valley Jim. Reagan Peery was married to Miss Lois Barbee.
Mr. Peery was a splendid type of a southern gentleman and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity and the Church of Christ. His death, January 4, 1903, in Kaufman County, was mourned by a large host of sincere and devoted friends. Since his passing, his family has moved to Dallas and reside at 4519 Reiger ave.
AFAYETTE WASHINGTON BOND was for many years a well known farmer of Dallas County, a progressive real estate man and a constant worker for the betterment and development of Dallas and Dallas County.
A native of Virginia, Mr. Bond was born in Wise County, December 2, 1850. His father, C. Franklin Bond, also a native of Virginia, was for many years engaged in the mercantile business in that State and came to Texas in 1860 where for several years he taught school near Lancaster, and then engaged in farming. The education of the subject of this sketch was received in private schools of Dallas and in Carlton College, Bonham, Texas, one of the oldest educational institutions of that part of the State. After leaving college, Mr. Bond returned to the farm. His father died when he was eighteen
years of age and he took his place in the farming activities. Later, he came to Dallas County and set- tled at the foot of Chalk Hill, now known as Bond's Annex to Arcadia Park. He improved the Bond Annex, consisting of forty acres and sold it as a suburban residence addition. His father had bought one hundred and sixty acres of land in this locality and started adding to it with the aid of his brother- in-law, H. H. Smith of Dallas, and together they bought more than twelve hundred acres, and on this land Mr. Bond farmed and raised stock for many years, spending practically his entire life as a farmer and stockman.
Mr. Bond was married in Dallas, May 25, 1887, to Miss Katie Fletcher, a native of Dallas and a member of one of the old and esteemed families of this city. Her father, John Lawrence Fletcher, came to Texas in 1852 with a train of wagons and settled near Garland, where he was engaged in farming for the remainder of his life. Three chil- dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bond: Queenie, married to C. F. Counts, the owner of the Vickery Park Grocery; F. E. and Loyd Bond, both engaged in farming in Dallas County. The Bond home is lo- cated on West Jefferson Avenue, in Arcadia Park. For many years the family residence was on the top of Chalk Hill, where they had a large home, with a splendid view of surrounding country.
Mr. Bond died at his home here December 20, 1928. He was a member of the Christian Church. He was a scholar and a champion of education, be- ing Trustee for many years of the school in Eagle Ford and other educational institutions. He was a man who loved his home and had no fraternal af- filiations, preferring to spend his leisure moments with his family. Mr. Bond was a man of fine and genial disposition, always ready to respond to any call for service and his record stands as a fitting tribute to his splendid character.
ERDINAND RIEK, of Dallas, was one of the most talented musicians of his time, his fame in the music world being nation- wide both as an artist and as an instructor. A native of Missouri, Mr. Riek was born in Herman, November 17, 1868. His father, Cons- tance Riek, a noted musician of Germany, played before some of the largest audiences of the Old World. His mother, Mrs. Helen Riek, was a native of Alsace-Lorraine and a member of a prominent family of that country. Coming to Dallas when seven years of age, his academic education was received in the public and private schools of this city. With an inherited musical talent, young Riek, when eight years of age, started his career in music as a drum player at a skating rink in Galveston. For many years, he was the leading musician of this part of the country and was the director of the musical activities of this city, having charge of musical programs, not only here but in far away cities.
Mr. Riek was married in Dallas, October 2, 1894 to Miss Eugenia Long, a native of Dallas and a member of a pioneer family of this city. Her father, Benjamin Long, a native of Zurich, Switzer- land, came to America as a young man and soon made his influence felt in the commercial and political circles of Dallas. He was mayor of Dallas for three terms and served the city well, many of the improvements which are enjoyed by the younger
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generation were started during his regime. Her anther, Mrs. . Eugenia Long, was a native of Belgium, but her parents came to Texas at an early Jay, settling at Grand Prairie. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Riek: Ferdinand B., well known in the automobile circles of Dallas; Dewey , with the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company of Shreveport; Ursula, now Mrs. W. E. Underhill, her husband being the assistant manager of the Woolworth Company at Waco, and Miss Lucia Louise, registered nurse at St. Paul's Hospital, Dallas. The Riek home is located at 4934 Tremont .treet.
Mr. Riek died in Dallas, January 16, 1924. He was a member of the Dallas Ad League, Automobile Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and st. Edward's Catholic Church. In the early days re was a member of the Texas National Guard but was not active during the last years of his life. As a citizen, a musician and a friend Mr. Riek dis- tinguished himself in such a way that his loss has been keenly and widely felt. He contributed the leadership and standing of an honored musician as well as the influence of a throughgoing gentle- man in all relationships of life.
UDOLPH BACHMAN of Dallas had a wide and varied career in the business world and his military record was a hazardous one, filled with adventure and romance.
A native of Switzerland, Mr. Bachman was born on April 17, 1841. His parents were natives of Switzerland also and members of well known fami- lies of that country, where his father was an expert fruit orchardist. His education was obtained in the schools of Switzerland. As a young man he learned the locksmith trade and followed this occupation for three years. He then joined the French troops and went to Mexico with Emperor Maximillian's army, where he remained until the French troops were ordered out of Mexico by the Mexicans. He then went back to Switzerland, but returned to America in 1868 where for several years he was associated with his brother in business at Cleveland, Ohio. In 1875 he went back to Switzerland again for the purpose of being married and in 1876 re- turned to America and to Texas with his bride, set- tling at Palestine. The following year he removed to Dallas where he became associated with the Huey and Philip Hardware Company and for thirteen years was one of this firm's most efficient em- ployees.
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Mr. Bachman was married in Switzerland, No- vember 8. 1875, to Miss Thekla Lachla, born at Baden, Germany and educated in that country. Her father, Dr. Ludwig Lachla. was a native of Germany and one of that country's best known physicians. Her mother, Thekla (Schumaker) Lachla. was a member of a well known family of the Fatherland. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bachman : Henry Rudolph. now a resident of Mississippi; Frank J., who is the assistant chief of the Dallas Fire Department; Freda. now Mrs. A. Mangold of Dallas; Bertha, now Mrs. Nallikoski of Chicago; Lena. now Mrs. Tom Ridell of Dallas; Fred of Dal- las; and Emma. now Mrs. N. Dangherty of this city. Henry Rudolph married Miss Alice MeCorklev of Mississippi, Fred Bachman married Miss Helen Triptoe of Dallas. Mrs. Bertha Nallikoski has two children, Marguerite and Ruth. Mrs. Emma Daugh-
erty has one child: Frank Daugherty. The Bachman home is located at 5118 East Side Avenue.
Mr. Bachman died in Dallas September, 1885, his death resulting from an elevator accident. He was a member of the Knights of Honor and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. After coming to America, Mr. Bachman served five years in the United States Army, 1871 to 1875. During the period in which he resided in Dallas he took an active part in all mat- ters pertaining to the upbuilding of Dallas and was known as one of this city's most loyal citizens. IIe gave liberally of his material aid and time to all projects with the betterment of Dallas as its object, and was loved and esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
EYNOLD GOSS LORENZ for almost a quar- ter of a cenutry was one of the leaders in the landscaping profession of Dallas where he beautified the surrounding grounds of many of the pretentious homes of this city. He spent practically his entire life as a land- scaper and was one of nature's artists who thor- oughly understood plant life and its proper group- ing for the best results.
A native of Germany, Mr. Lorenz was born Jan- uary 20, 1865. His father, John Lorenz, also a native of Germany, was throughout his life a lead- ing figure in his community. His mother, Mrs. Martha Lorenz, was a member of a highly esteemed family of the Fatherland. His education was re- ceived in the schools of Germany. When twenty- five years of age, Mr. Lorenz, who had been in America for several years, moved to Rusk County, Texas, where he engaged in farming for one year. He then came to Dallas where he entered the land- scaping business and his reputation in this profes- sion soon became established and his services were sought throughout this part of the state, where he had made a host of friends.
Mr. Lorenz was married in Dallas July 17, 1894, to Miss Martha Martwitch, a member of a promi- nent German family, who settled in Dallas County in the early days. Her father, Ferdinand Martwitch for many years was an active figure in the com- mercial life of Dallas. Her mother, Mrs. Hulda (Von Seddelman) Martwitch, was a member of a prominent family of the Fatherland, where she was reared, educated and married. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz. all of whom are liv- ing and are residents of Dallas and Dallas County: Gertrude, now Mrs. John Dueback; Rudolph: Emil; Louise, now Mrs. Durwood Thomson; Herman ; Erna; Lillian and Elsie. the last seven being resi- dents of the city of Dallas. The Lorenz home is located at 3222 Meadow Street.
Mr. Lorenz died in Dallas, July 8. 1916. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was inter- ested in all civic organizations with the welfare of Dallas as its object. Throughout his residence in this city, there was perhaps no citizen who worked more zealously for the upbuilding of Dallas than did the subject of this sketch. The artistic and beautiful work of Mr. Lorenz as a landscape artist marked him as one of the best in his profes- sion of the Southwest. As a citizen he was loyal and alert to all matters that would assist in the progress of Dallas, which he had helped to make the beauti- ful city of today, and his artistic handiwork is noted in all parts of this city and will ever remain as a monument to his knowledge of the profession.
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ILLIAM H. NORTON came to Dallas as a young man and was connected with the Dallas Times-Herald for a quarter of a century and also operated the Norton Farm, a poultry farm located near Dallas. Mr. Norton began in the printing business shortly after school and during the next several years worked in various printing offices. In 1895 he went with the Times-Herald, as pressman, and remained on that paper for twenty-five years, retir- ing in 1920. In 1903, Mr. Norton, with Mrs. Norton as his partner, established the Norton Farm, raising White Leghorn chickens for exhibition pur- poses, and single comb white leghorns raised on this place at once taking their place as among the finest chickens raised in the Dallas territory. In 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Norton also began specializing in chicken dinners, and the dining room established at that time is still in operation and known for the excellence of the food served. The Norton Farm is located two miles from the city limits of Dallas, on the Maple Avenue Road, and com- prises fourteen acres of wooded land. The place has a modern water plant, a three acre vineyard, an orchard of fifty fruit trees and a pecan orchard. Since Mr. Norton's death in 1923 Mrs. Norton has continued the operation of this place.
William H. Norton was born in Ithaca, New York, on the first day of June 1860 and was a son of Adin K. Norton, and Emma (Alston) Norton. Mr. Norton, Sr., a native of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, was born there on the twenty- fifth day of August, 1810, and lived to be eighty- five years old. Mrs. Norton was a native of Ithaca, New York, where she was married to Mr. Norton, in 1864. William H. Norton, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the Ithaca public schools, New York, where she was married to Mr. Norton, following which he came to Dallas and entered the printing business.
Mr. Norton was married in Dallas, the fourteenth day of November, 1894, to Miss Louise Noack, a rative of Brenham, Texas, and a daughter of Julius Noack and Anna (Kaddatz) Noack, both natives of Germany. Mr. Noack settled in Brenham, in Washington County, during the early days, and lived there until 1889 when he removed to Dallas where he died February 7, 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Norton had three children, William HI. Norton, with the Murphy & Bolanz Company at Dallas; Clyde Orville Norton, and Edwin Kiest Norton at home. Mrs. Norton makes her home at Norton Farm, Maple Avenue Road.
William H. Norton died on the eleventh day of January 1923, three years after retiring from business.
EMIL GLICK, a pioneer merchant of Texas, for several years was a factor in the busi- ness life of Dallas, where he was engaged, first in the dry goods business and later in the real estate line, in both of which ventures his success was noteworthy. In addition to his activities in the business circles here, Mr. Glick also was active in the civic and religious life of Dallas, and worked ardently for the betterment in every way of his city and State.
A native of Russia, Mr. Glick was born in July, 1862. Ilis father, Moses Glick, was a Rabbi and one of the most learned men of his time, in Russia, where he was born, reared, educated and lived
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throughout his life. His mother, Libbie Glick, also a native of Russia, was well known for her many charitable deeds. Mr. Glick had wonderful educa- tional advantages, attending various schools of Rus- sia and a Hebrew College there and was well posted on all subjects, particularly along religious lines.
Mr. Glick started his business career as a watch- maker in Europe, following this trade there for many years and for several years in New York after coming to America. Hearing much of the oppor- tunities offered in the Lone Star State, Mr. Glick came to Terrell in 1890 where he engaged success- fully in general merchandising for about nineteen years. He then moved to Dallas and opened a dry goods store, which he operated for several years. After selling this store he entered the real estate business in Dallas, handling his own properties and that of others, becoming one of the best known realty men of this city, where he had a host of friends.
Mr. Glick was married in Riga, Lapland in De- cember, 1885, to Miss Olga Ruinstein. Her par- ents, David and Lena (Friedman) Rumstein, were natives of Russia. Five children were born' to Mr. and Mrs. Gliek: Libbie, now Mrs. Charles Schear of Dallas; Annie, now Mrs. Sam Sharpstein; Bertha, now Mrs. Ben Newman of Wichita Falls; and Moses and Louis Glick of Dallas, who comprise the firm of Glick Bros. of this city, which for many years has been one of the leading retail ready-to-wear stores of this city. The Glick Bros. are among the leaders of the younger generation of business men of Dallas. The Glick home is located at 1318 For- est Avenue.
Mr. Glick died in Dallas October 24, 1921. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Jewish Synagogue in which he was active. His three score years of vigorous life leaves as a heri- tage those things he did and his wonderfully full religious life will always be cherished as living memories.
OUIS KAHN for more than a quarter of a century was a well known figure in the business life of Dallas, where he owned and operated the Kahn Cigar Company, build- ing this business into one of the largest of its kind in this city.
A native of New York City, Mr. Kahn was born May 9, 1881. His father, Herman Kahn, also a na- tive of New York for many years was in the cloth- ing business in New York. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Kahn was a member of a prominent New York family. His early education was received in the schools of New York City, graduating from high school at the age of sixteen years. He then became a student of New York University where he re- mained for several years. Mr. Kahn started his career as a photographer, and for several years was known as an expert in this line. Later he became associated with a large cigar firm and learned the cigar business after serving in various capacities through a period of years. He then started in the cigar business for himself, first on a small scale, but soon built up a large business which grew with the years. His cigar business was located in Oak Cliff. but a large amount of his trade came from Dallas where he had a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Kahn was married in Corsicana, Texas. June 19, 1902, to Miss Lela Barrow, a native of Mexia and a member of a .pioneer Texas family.
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Her father, Ben F. Barrow, was for many years a well known business man of Mexia. Her mother, Mrs. America ( Radcliffe) Barrow was a native of Louisiana. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kahn: Mrs. Evelyn Doris West, whose hus- band, Geo. E. West, Jr., is associated with the Buick Automobile Company of San Francisco; Phillip B., and Max E., of Dallas. The Kahn home is located nt 1023 North Clinton Avenue.
Mr. Kahn died in Dallas, October 15. 1926. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers, the Travelers' Protective Association, the City Sales- men's Club, the Dal-Oak Golf Club, Oak Cliff Com- mercial Association, the A. F. and A. M., the Shrine, of which he headed the entertainment committee for many years. During his long years of residence in Dallas he was an active worker for the better- ment of this city, giving of his time and means to matters having to do with civic improvement, busi- ness and educational development. Mr. Kahn was charitable to a degree, giving to all in need of assist- ance. He was popular with people from all walks of life and numbered his friends by his acquain- tances.
HARLES A. KIVLEN, a native son of Dallas, throughout his life was an active figure in the commercial circles of this city where, with his brothers, he owned and operated the Dallas Cooperage Company, one of the largest and oldest plants of its kind in Texas. Mr. Kivlen started in the cooperage business with his father, who was the founder of this industry here, and spent his entire life in this business and knew every branch of it from the various kinds of work in the shops to the duties of the executive.
Mr. Kivlen was born September 26. 1880. His father, Kearney Kivlen, a native of Ireland, came to America as a young man and in 1878 came to Dallas and started the Dallas Cooperage Company, remaining at its head until the time of his death. His mother, Mrs. Mary Kivlen, was a native of New York, whre she was reared, educated and mar- ried. Mr. Kivlen's education was received in the Dallas schools and later he entered the University of Texas where he pursued special courses of study. After leaving school, he entered the cooperage business as an apprentice and served in all depart- ments in order to learn every phase of this busi- ness which he was preparing to make his life work.
Mr. Kivlen was married in Dallas, August 19, 1912, to Miss Fannie Belle Clampitt, a native of Tyler, Texas, and a member of one of the pioneer families of East Texas. Her father, Sterling M. Clampitt, a native of Mississippi, came to the Lone Star State in the 70's and was a pioneer farmer. Mr. Clampitt, who although advanced in years, is still living, making his home in Tyler. Her mother, Rosie (Roberts) Clampitt, is a native Texan and a member of a pioneer family of the western part of the state. The Clampitt family helped in the mak- ing of the history of Mississippi, and the six chil- dren, brothers and sisters of Sterling M. Clampitt, were distinguished in many special lines. They are: Sidney; Shade; Fannie; Cora, now Mrs. A. F. Mc- Lain ; Lizzie, now Mrs. L. A. Cravens, and Miss Rosie Clamipitt.
Mr. Kivlen died in Dallas, December 30, 1925. He was a charter member of the Dallas Lodge of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the
Catholic Church and took an active part in the working of this church. Mr. Kivlen worked throughout his life for the upbuilding and develop- ment of Dallas and his influence along many lines was felt in his city since he was a young man. In the business life, he was one of the leaders of his generation, enterprising and modern in his ideas along all lines, and his death left a vacancy that has been hard to fill. He was a man loved by all who knew him, his friends coming from every walk in life. He was one of the most charitable men of his time, giving to every one in need. His death was a distinct loss to Dallas and to Texas.
TERLING PRICE, for a period of thirty- five years, was a member of the police department of Dallas, and was the first chief of police under the commission form of government of this city. He had a spectacular career and his life was filled with romance and adventure. Mr. Price was known as a man with- out fear and during his years of service he had many encounters and narrow escapes, but was cool and collected in the face of danger.
Mr. Price was born at Vallejo, California, in 1862. His father, John Randel Price, was a native of Virginia, and his mother Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (King) Price, was a native of Mississippi. His education was acquired in the schools of Weatherford, Texas, his parents having moved here when he was a small boy. Mr. Price was a nephew of General Sterling Price, one of the best known generals of the Civil war, being a member of the Confederate army of Missouri. As a young man, Mr. Price was appointed city marshal of Weatherford, Texas, and served in this position with distinction for several years. In 1886 he joined the Texas Rangers and for two years served under Captain A. D. McMurray. In 1889 he came to Dallas, and was appointed chief of police one term. He then joined the detective department, in which he remained for many years and was regarded as one of the most efficient men ever connected with this department.
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