The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 92

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. Price was married at Weatherford, Texas, February 3, 1897 to Miss Nancy Isabella Buster, a native of Weatherford. IIer father, Col. N. W. Buster, a native of Missouri, served throughout the Civil war and a strange coincident of the lives of the families that later were united by marriage was that Col. Buster served under Gen. Sterling Price during the Civil war. Her mother, Mrs. Eliza- beth (Wan) Buster, was a native of Tennessee, who moved with her family to Missouri following the close of the war.

Mr. Price died in Dallas, December 1, 1924. For more than two decades he was a member of Tannehill Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Dallas of which he was past grand master. He was a well known lecturer on masonry, being known throughout the country through his masterful lectures on this subject. He also was a Shriner of Hella Temple. During his long residence in Dallas he took a keen interest in civic affairs. It is said of him by his comrades that he was never found wanting and never flinched in the face of danger or battle, of which he had many. As a friend, there was none more loyal, as a citizen there was none more public- spirited, as an officer of the law there was none more fearless, at the same time gentle and kind.

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AMES ALVIS KINCAID, as a very young man started his career in the grocery busi- ness and for forty years was a leading grocery merchant of North Texas, thirty of this period being in Bonham, Fannin County.

A native Texan, Mr. Kincaid was born near Bon- ham, February 6, 1857. His father, John Kincaid, a native of Tennessee was a member of a prominent family of that State. Jolin Kincaid's father, Alvis Kincaid, was a member of the United States Con- gress from Tennessee who added new laurels to the Kincaid name and to the State of Tennessee. His mother, Mrs. Judith ( Word) Kincaid, was a member of a well known family of Tennessee and outstanding in educational matters. His educa- tion was received in the schools of Fannin County, where his parents had located when they came to this state. Soon after leaving school Mr. Kineaid started his career in the grocery business in Dodd City, Fannin County, where he continued for about ten years. While thus engaged he was appointed postmaster, holding this position for a period of four years. He then moved to Bonham where he owned and operated one of the leading grocery stores of Fannin County for about thirty years. Al- though a busy man, Mr. Kincaid always found time to work for the welfare of his community and throughout the time he resided in this city, no other citizen did more for the upbuilding of Bonham than did he.

Mr. Kincaid was married in Dodd City, June 3, 1885, to Miss Nannie Rakestraw, a native of North Carolina. Her parents, James and Lockie (Amos) Rakestraw, both were natives of North Carolina who moved to Tennessee. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid: Florence, now Mrs. Will Jackman of Dallas and John W., a well known lawyer of Dallas. The Kincaid home is located at 2512 Shelby Street.

Mr. Kincaid died in Bonham, Texas, September 30, 1913. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., the Woodmen of the World, Knights of Honor and the Presbyterian Church, in all of which he took an active interest. In addition to being a successful merchant, he was one of the best loved citizens of Bonhanı, active in all matters having to do with the betterment of his city. Kindly, courteous, genial, he commanded not only the respect but the sincere and affectionate regard of the entire circle of his acquaintances. He was a steadfast exponent of the highest standards in business. Honorable hin- self, he accorded honor and trustworthiness to his customers and competitors alike.

HARLES M. TERRY was a pioneer business man of the early days of Dallas, having started as a merchant in this city in 1868 when Dallas was a village composed of a rude collection of log and rock buildings on the banks of the Trinity River around the site of the present courthouse. . After several years spent in merchandising Mr. Terry realized the need of a flour mill in Dallas, and with his brother-in-law, C. H. Beauchamp as a partner, established a flour mill here under the firm name of Terry & Beauchamp. After this business was operated for several years Mr. Terry purchased Mr. Beauchamp's interest and the name was changed to the C. M. Terry Flour

Mills. His brother had been associated with the flour mill from its beginning and he with Mr. Terry formed a partnership under the name of Terry Brothers and was operated successfully for many years.

A native of South Carolina, Mr. Terry was born, May 10, 1836. His father, Asberry Terry, for many years was a factor in the business life of his community. His mother, was Mrs. Winnie (Gray- don) Terry. His education was received in the schools of Mississippi. He enlisted in the Con- federate army at the beginning of the Civil war and served throughout the four years of this strug- gle, participating in many of its most important battles and was twice wounded.

Mr. Terry was married in Dallas, December 29, 1876 to Miss Carrie Beauchamp, a native of Lou- isiana, and a member of a well known family of that state. Her father, Henry Beauchamp, was a native of Georgia, who moved to Louisiana as a young man and for many years was one of the leading business men of his community. Her mother, Mrs. Morrell (Vickers) Beauchamp, was a member of a promi- nent Georgia family. There is one living child of this union, Augusta, now Mrs. James H. Frank- lin, of New York City. By a former marriage of Mr. Terry to Miss Mattie Clark, at Dallas, two daughters were born: Mrs. Winnie Gill and Mrs. Maidie Terry Bradford. The Terry home is located at 2214 Cedar Springs.

Mr. Terry died in Dallas on December 17, 1907. He was a member of the A. F. and A. M. and the Methodist Church. He was one of the leaders of that group of far-visioned men whose hardihood and public spirit laid the foundation for the city of Dallas. They were the men who created what is known as the Dallas spirit and their civic enter- prise had more to do with the rapid development of this city than any other factor. Few men have served their cities as nobly as did Mr. Terry. He was a man loved by all who knew him. He had been a factor in Dallas' affairs for so long that his death left a vacancy that was hard to fill.

HARLES BOHNY, a pioneer of Dallas, came here in 1873, and for more than a quarter of a century was engaged in the hotel and restaurant business. Mr. Bohny, in partnership with his brother, Leopold Bohny, established the old William Tell Hotel, on Commerce Street, near Austin, this hotel being a landmark in early Dallas, and known throughout the Southwest. After six years Mr. Bohny went to Denver, Colorado, remaining there four years, fol- lowing which he returned to Dallas, and in 1883 es- tablished a restaurant here. From that time until his death he engaged in the restaurant and liquor business here.

Charles Bohny was born in Frieburg, Germany, the thirty-first day of December, 1856, and was a son of Joseph, a merchant of Frieburg, and Caro- line (Hank) Bohny, a native of Frieburg. The · family later came to the United States, and Charles Bohny, was educated in the public schools of Nash- ville, Tennessee. He came to Dallas in 1873, with his brother, Leopold Bohny, they entering the hotel business here at that time.

Mr. Bohny was married in Dallas, the third day of October, 1883, to Miss Kate Hamburger. a daughter of Valentine Hamburger and Otillia

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(Hucke) Hamburger. Mr. Hamburger, a native of Munich, Bavaria, settled in Marshall in 1859, and was a contractor and builder there for many years. Mrs. Hamburger was a native of Baden-Baden Ger- many. Mrs. Bohiny was born in Marshall, Texas, and was educated in the schools there, and at Ur- saline Academy, Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Bohny had six children, Otillia, wife of L. D. Davidson, of Dallas, they having three daughters Katherine, Frances, and Mary Louise; Viola, wife of F. W. Gerard, of Dallas, they having two children, Fred W., Jr., and Viola; Frances, wife of J. L. Riley, of San Antonio, they having three daughters, Ann, Helen and Jane; Cleontine, now deceased, who mar- ried George Roseburg, of Dallas, they having one child, George, Jr .; Charles Bohny, Jr., a hardware merchant of Dallas, and Miss Laura Bohny, of Dal- las. Mrs. Bohny resides at 2727 Live Oak Street, and belongs to the Catholic Church and the Catholic Ladies League.

Mr. Bohny was a Knight of Honor, and belonged to the Catholic Church. His death occurred on the tenth day of March, 1910.

AMES ROBERSON SCHOOLFIELD, for a period of forty years was associated with the Dallas Electric Company at Dallas, Texas, and during this period work- ed in every branch of the service and saw this organization grow from a very small plant to one of the largest and most efficient in the southwest.

A native of Tennessee, Mr. Schoolfield was born in Sequache Valley, August 9, 1865. His father, James Schoolfield, also a native of Tennessee, came in the early days to Dallas County and spent the remainder of his life as a farmer in this county. His education was received in the schools of Lan- caster, Texas. Mr. Schoolfield was only seven years of age when his parents came to Texas and bought a farm near Lancaster, and as a youth he worked on this farm. When sixteen years of age he came to Dallas and was employed by R. V. Tompkins Machinery Company, and although he remained only one year with this firm he did practically all kinds of work. In 1882 he went with the Dallas Electric Company, when this com- pany had only eight street lamps. He worked in every branch of this business, from firing the engine, carrying ladders to fix the lamps in town, head of the construction work, and for many years chief engineer at the plant. He was in reality the superintendent of the Dallas Electric Company from the time he entered the service and he knew every one connected with this organization. Later he became consulting engineer and after forty years of faithful service was retired by the company he had served so well.

Mr. Schoolfield was twice married. His first marriage was to Miss Nora Wilkinson, the daughter of one of the early fire chiefs of Dallas. Three children were born to this union: Jesse W., as- sociated with the Dallas Power & Light Company; Lela Mae, married to J. E. Jennings, of Dallas; and Kate, married to Charles Saunders of Hale County. Mr. Schoolfield was again married in Dallas, Novem- ber 4, 1904, to Mrs. Ruth Erwin, a native of Dallas and a member of one of this city's pioneer families. Her father, Ben T. Davis, came to Dallas in 1846, and for years was engaged in merchandising, and owned and operated farms, flour and corn mills.

Mr. Davis served as a Confederate soldier through- out the Civil war. The Schoolfield home is located at 5118 Parry avenue. Mrs. Schoolfield had two children by her first marriage: Mrs. Lulu Williams, of Venice, Texas, and E. J. Erwin of Dallas.

Mr. Schoolfield died in Dallas, May 23, 1927. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He had many friends in Dallas and throughout North Texas and was regarded as one of the most trust- worthy and efficient men ever in the employ of the Dallas Electrical Company which he served for forty years, thereby establishing a record for service in this organization.

ENRY McGUINESS was a pioneer of the dairying industry of Dallas County, where for more than twenty years he owned one of the most modern and sanitary plants of its kind in North Texas.

A native of Ireland, Mr. McGuiness was born January 18, 1849. His parents were natives of Ire- land and members of well known families of their communities of that country. His education was received in the schools of his native land.

In 1871 Mr. McGuiness came to Texas and the following year located in Dallas, where he worked for a few years after which he purchased a farm in Dallas County and for about eight years was engaged in farming and was one of the most suc- cessful farmers of this part of the state. This farm was located near the present home site on the Eagle Ford road, where he first engaged in the dairying business. He started his dairy on a small scale, but in a few years it became the leading dairy plant of Dallas County. He owned the finest Jersey and Holstein cattle that could be purchased, thereby not only furnishing the very best milk to his hundreds of customers, but built up one of the finest herds of dairy stock in this county.

Mr. McGuiness was married in Dallas, in 1874. to Miss Margaret Fox, a member of a pioneer Dallas County family. Her father, Farrel Fox, and mother, Mrs. Katherine (Devlin) Fox were natives of Ire- land and members of prominent families of that country. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McGuiness: Thomas W., well known in the commercial life of Dallas; Burnett, a leader among the younger generation of business men of Dallas; Leo, engaged in business in this city; Mary Ann, now Mrs. Eugene Buford of Irving, Texas; and Sarah, now Mrs. Richard Youngblood, of Dallas.

Mr. McGuiness died at his home in Dallas Coun- ty November 20. 1911. He was a member of the Catholic Church and active in all matters pertaining to this church. During the four decades in which he was a resident of Dallas County Mr. McGuiness was an active participant in every movement for the betterment and upbuilding of his community. He had a host of friends in this part of the state from all walks of life who loved and admired him for his many wonderful traits of character. Being a pioneer in the dairying industry, he did much to further this business in this county and assisted the farming fraternity in building up their herds and encouraged them in every way towards buying and keeping only the best grade of cattle. Kindly. courteous, genial, he commanded the sincere and affectionate regard of the entire circle of his ac- quaintances.

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AMES THOMAS LEDDY of Dallas was a pioneer of the business life of this city, where for more than thirty-five years, he was connected with the Crowdus Drug Company and was a factor in the success achieved by this organization.

A native son of Texas, Mr. Leddy was born in Calvert February 13, 1870. His father, Owen Leddy, a native of New Jersey, came to Mckinney, Texas, in the early days where for more than thirty years he was a business leader. His mother, Mrs. Sallie Leddy, was a native Texan and a member of one of the State's pioneer families. His education was received in the public schools of Mckinney which he left at an early age in order to enter the world of business. His first work as a boy was assisting in the survey of the State Fair Grounds at Dallas. At eighteen years of age, he began his busi- ness career in a book and stationery store, where he remained for two years, after which he associ- ated himself with the Crowdus Drug Company, in which firm he was associated in several depart- ments, later becoming the East Texas representa- tive where he built up a large business.

Mr. Leddy was married in Dallas October 20, 1892, to Mrs. Mary Frances (McMaster) Cowden, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, where she was a mem- ber of a well known family. Her father, R. K. Mc- Master, a native of New York City, for many years was active in business in Des Moines. Her mother, Mrs. A. Campbell McMaster, was a member of a prominent family of Ohio. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Leddy, both of whom are residents of Dallas: Miss Frances Mae and Owen K., city salesman for the H. J. Heinz Co. The Leddy home is located at 5543 Monticello Avenue.

Mr. Leddy died in Dallas November 15, 1924. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the United Commercial Travelers and a charter member of the International Travelers Association and the Dallas Athletic Club. Mr. Leddy's brothers, both well known throughout Texas in their particular professions are: Judge C. A. Leddy of Dallas and H. L. Leddy of Mckinney. Throughout his years of residence in Dallas, he was active in all move- ments for the civic improvement of this city. As a native of Texas, no man was ever more loyal to its traditions and teaching than was James Thomas Leddy, loved and esteemed by a circle of friends which reached to the furthermost parts of the state.

AMES PEARCE BUTLER came to Texas at the close of the Civil War and during the days of reconstruction engaged in farming with his brother-in-law in McLennan Coun- ty near Waco, which at that time was a village without railroad facilities or any modern conven- iences. In the rich black land belt, bountiful crops were produced and Mr. Butler prospered in his agri- cultural ventures.

A native of Alabama. Mr. Butler was born in Birmingham in 1843. His father, Thomas Butler, was a member of a prominent South Carolina fam- ily. His mother, Mrs. Martha ( Ziegler) Butler, was a native of Alabama and a member of one of the representative families of that State. His educa- tion was received in the schools of his native State, and a medical college in Nashville, Tennessee. Af- ter two years in college, the Civil War started and

young Butler was among the first to give up his career in the professional world and volunteer his services. With the negro man who attended him in college, as it was the custom in those days among the leading families to have a negro go to college with the sons in order to look after their wants as a servant and to attend to their horses, he entered the Army of the South and served throughout the pe- riod of the War. He entered as a private, and was discharged as a Captain.

Mr. Butler was married in Meridian, Texas, in January, 1866, to Alloa G. Akin, a native of Ten- nessee. Her father, Jacob Akin, was a native of Ten- nessee, where he was active in the business and ag- ricultural circles. Her mother, Mrs. Julia Ann (Er- win) Akin, was a member of one of the first fam- ilies of the State of Mississippi. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Jimmie, the widow of Ernest Hadra, for many years an active figure in the commercial life of Dallas and three deceased. The Butler home is located at 520 North Lancaster Avenue, which is also the home of Mrs. Hadra.

Mr. Butler died September 7, 1873, when only thirty years of age. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was one of the best loved men of his time. Mrs. Butler, the widow of the subject of this sketch organized and started the St. Matthew's Home for Children in Dallas and was for a period of eighteen years the President of this institution. While she is nearing the age of eighty years, she takes an active interest in all matters having to do with her city and state. She is known as one of the most charitable women of this part of the State and still devotes much of her time to the sick and needy. The one outstanding feature of the nature of Mr. Butler was his unselfish friend- ship and his memory is a benediction on the lives of all who knew him.

SCAR P. SCOTT, of Dallas, was a pioneer farmer of the Lone Star State, coming here in 1858 as a boy sixteen years of age. He started his farming operations at that time and his activity in this work through more than half a century was interrupted only by his service in the Civil war.

A native of Virginia, Mr. Scott was born in Amos County, in 1842. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Beverly Scott also were natives of Virginia. His schooling was little but he received a liberal education through self help, and this with his wide experience, made him one of the best posted men of his time. Mr. Scott was a man who made farm- ing a life work because he loved it. To him, a growing crop, in a high state of cultivation was one of the most beautiful sights that one could behold and to which the greatest artist could not do justice. In addition to being a successful farm- er he also was a business man of ability. He was a good judge of values and of the productiveness of land, and therefore purchased only the finest farm lands. Late in life he retired from his farm- ing activities, moved to Dallas and invested in real estate, his holdings increasing in value with the years.

Mr. Scott was married in Dallas, July 13, 1922 to Mrs. Emma Fisk Crook, a native of Stopbridge. Wisconsin, who was brought to Texas by her parents when twelve years of age. Her father. Chester Fisk, was engaged in farming for two years in Denton County, after which he came to

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mother, Mrs. Harriett Fisk, was a member of a Wisconsin family. By her first marriage Mrs. Scott has three children: Mrs. Lena Hayes, whose husband, for more than thirty years has con- ducted one of the leading cafes of Dallas; William "'rook, a well known electrician, of Dallas and Mrs. cora Harrison, whose husband for many years has been a successful house mover of this city. The Scott home is located at 3221 Cole avenue.

Mr. Scott died in Dallas, March 30, 1923. During the sixty-five years of his residence in Dallas County, Mr. Scott was active in matters pertaining to the progress of his community. He was one of the first to experiment with intensive cultivation of land and was an advocate of the modern methods in tilling the soil. He was a Christian gentleman, a true friend, a progressive business man and farmer. In his death the farming fraternity of Texas lost one of its leaders, Dallas County and the city of Dallas one of its most generous and constructive citizens.

AMES STORRIE was for many years one of the leading lumbermen of Texas where he was engaged in lumber manufacturing. The latter years of his life he spent in Dallas where he looked after his interests among which were two apartment houses which he erected in Oak Cliff.

A native of Scotland, Mr. Storrie was born in Glasgow, December 24, 1868. His father, Michael Storrie, for many years was manager of the Glas- gow Gas Company of Glasgow, Scotland, and one of the best known engineers of his native country. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Crawford) Storrie, was a member of a prominent family of Scotland. His education was received in the schools of Scotland. At the age of fourteen, he came to America and a short time later located in Dallas, Texas, where his first work was in the construction line. During this period he superintended the building of the water conduit from Bachman's Dam to the city. In 1898 he was made manager of the electric light and water plant at Denton, Texas where he engaged in the lumber manufacturing business, remaining in Upshur County until the latter part of 1916 when he returned to Dallas and entered actively into the real estate business, the greater part of his activities in this field being confined to the construction of his own apartment . houses. Later, after an active building campaign he re- tired from business, only looking after his personal properties and. investments in Dallas, where he had centered his investments in the belief that this city offered better opportunities than any other of the Southwest.

Mr. Storrie was married in Daingerfield, Texas, March 9, 1896, to Miss Louise Janette McFarlane, a native of Alabama, who was brought to Texas by her parents when six months old and was reared and educated in Waco. Her . father, John B. Mc- Farlane, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, came to America when seventeen years of age and soon made his influence felt in the commercial circles of the states in which he lived. Her mother. Mrs. Emina (Williams) McFarlane, was a member of a well known family of Huntsville, Alabama. One daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Storrie; Duanna, now Mrs. Robert Terry of Dallas. Her husband

is a member of the real estate firm of Terry Broth- ers of this city, who are pioneer residents and large property owners here. The Storrie home is located at 80316 North Marsalis avenue.

Mr. Storrie died in Dallas, Nov. 4, 1924. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias, the Hoo-IIoos, the Athletic Club of Dallas and the Abbey Presbyterian Church. Mr. Storrie played an active part in the up-building and de- velopment of Dallas, assisting in every worthy move for its betterment, and in his death the city lost one who worked zealously and effectively in the building of both its foundation and superstruc- ture. He has been missed both as a friend and as a business man.

ARON CRAVEN PEPPLE, of Dallas, Texas, for more than a quarter of a century was the traveling representative of the Art Metal Construction Company of James- town, New York, during which time he covered practically every state in the Union and was one of the best known and most popular salesmen of his time. During his long career as a salesman Mr. Pepple had placed his company's product in almost all of the banks, libraries and courthouses of Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

A native of Illinois, Mr. Pepple was born in Lawrence County in 1863. His father, Jesse Pepple, throughout his life was a well known figure in commercial circles of Lawrence County. His mother, Mrs. Margaret Pepple, also was a native of Illinois. His education was received in the schools of Southern Illinois and the Boys' College, of Fairfield, Illinois. When twenty-one years of age, Mr. Pepple started his career as a school teacher and for two years was engaged in teaching near Sumner, Illinois. He then started as a traveling salesman for the Art Metal Con- struction Company, and never left the employ of this organization.

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The encyclopedia of Texas, V.2, Part 92

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