Fraternity (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1914 Page: 7 of 8
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Captain B. B. Paddock, one of the
grandest characters of the present day,
has given a noted work to the public,
"The Twentieth Century History and
Biographical Record of North and West
Texas," in two volumes. He has been
for years a most earnest worker and
prolific writer in all matters pertaining
to the upbuilding of his State and City.
One of Fort Worth's first editors,
conducting the Fort Worth Demo-
crat. He was a regular contributor to
'"The Bohemian," "Past and Present of
Texas and Fort Worth" being the fruit
of his pen.
Charles Montresor Brown, for many
years of our city, now of New Orleans,
poet-and novelist, is a writer of much
renown, his articles appearing in maga-
zines and journals all over the country.
Poems and stories from his pen graced
each issue of "The Bohemian." He is
the author of one of the most unique
novels ever produced from the brain of
man or woman.
Clarence Ousley, former editor-in-
chief of "The Record," is not only a
vigorous writer of all events touching
the welfare of the South, but a poet
whose writings are of such a nature to
touch the deepest corner of the heart.
His book of poems, "Rings O' Smoke,"
graces our library shelves, and one of
his best appeared in the Special Souvenir
Edition of "The Bohemian," "His Even-
ing Pipe."
Louis J. Wortham, another gifted son
of the South, possessed of great mag-
netic force, his gifts of oratory and his
pen pictures charm his admirers with
their brilliance and beauty. "The Star-
Telegram" is magnificent proof as to his
marked ability in newspaper building.
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald, one time of
Dallas, now of Fort Worth, editor-in-
chief of "The Record," and his writings
are like the man, teeming with all the
vigor, magnetic force and personality of
the writer. His "write-up" or descrip-
tion of the Souvenir Edition of "The
Bohemian," "Past and Present of Tex-
as," was the most beautiful and compre-
hensive article ever written by any
critic.
C. W. Woodman, editor of "The
Union Banner," is the most fearless and
truthful expounder along all lines, but
especially in regard to the child of his
life and brain, the "Labor Unions." He
hews to the line, regardless of where the
chips may fall.
H, C. Schmidt, editor of "Fraternity,"
is well adapted to that important office.
His writings all breathe the spirit of
good fellowship, fraternal love and the
pride of all our hearts, the welfare and
growth of the U. B. A. In truth, our
Supreme Officers, Supreme President
Royall and Supreme Secretary Conner,
seem gifted with the power to express
in truthful words the wonderful advan-
tages of our loved Order. All Texas
should be proud of our paper, "Frater-
nity," and prouder still of our Order,
"Born and reared in Fort Worth!"
Judge J. W. Wray is not only a gifted
member of the Bar, but the wielder of
a "magic pen," and his articles are
eagerly sought, and always read with
great interest whenever they appear.
One of his finest appeared in "The Bo-
hemian."
Dr. S. J. Brownson is considered the
most profound student along all lines of
Advanced Thought and Scientific Re-
search in the entire South. His writings
are greatly admired by all studious
minds. His lectures are also of great
depth and most instructive.
Elmon Armstrong, for many years
closely identified with the business men
of our city, was also a poet and essayist.
His beautiful expressions, both in prose
and verse, were familiar to all readers of
"The Bohemian." A book of his poems
is to be found in our library.
The McCaleb Brothers are all touched
with the "divine fire," which descended
to them from that wonderfully gifted
little woman, their mother, Mrs. Mary
Hunt McCaleb Odom.-
Frank M. Brantly .wields a ready and
pleasing pen. His articles, both in the
Romance and Essay line, are much en-
joyed, especially his descriptive ones
during the hunting season. One of his
best appeared in the Souvenir Edition of
"The Bohemian."
J. G. Watkins, active Past Supreme
President of the U. B. A., is gifted in
many ways, and first and foremost of
his gifts is his acknowledged ability as a
writer on many and varied subjects—all
of great interest to his • many friends.
He, also, was a contributor to "The
Bohemian."
Dr. Alfred Ahlman, formerly of Fort
Worth—present address unknown—a
young physician from Stockholm, Swe-
den, was a splendid Romance writer, as
his serial in "The Bohemian" proved to
its many readers.
Evans Dazey is both poet and essay-
ist, also something of a student along
psychological lines. He often contrib-
uted to "The Bohemian."
Judge Ocie Speer is a great favorite *
with all the women of Texas and the
Southwest, as many of his articles treat
upon the Laws for Women in Texas,
especially the married women, and his
book on "The Law of Married Women
in Texas," has crowned him king among
Texas women.
George Lee Lyman and Otis B. Kent,
both formerly of Fort Worth, are poets
and writers of note. They started in
with "The Bohemian" and made rapid
progress. Success will surely crown
their efforts. Our good thoughts and
best wishes attend them in their present
field of labor.
W. W. Heathcote, Professor of Dra-
matic Art, one-time resident of Fort
Worth and a writer of great merit, was
also a contributor to "The Bohemian."
Maji: J. E. Gaskell, musical director of
R. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
is not only the possessor of a magnetic
tenor voice, but also the master of a
pleasing pen—and his friends greatly
enjoy his writings, which are generally
along the reminiscent line.
T. O. Bateman, artist, poet and short
story writer; Dr. C. P. Brewer, poet and
historical writer; Judge J. E. Martin,
poet and essayist; Thos. S. Hawes, poet,
and Capt. Charles H. Pettit, poet, have
earned distinction in their chosen fields
of literature,—Verse, History, Essay and
Romance,—and each contributed to the
upbuilding of "The Bohemian."
In the article of last month, concern-
ing the women writers of Fort Worth,
the author of said article neglected to
mention the contributors to "The Bo-
hemian," among the number; therefofe
the list is now given:
Miss Fanny L. Armstrong, Depart-
ment of "Temperance and Bible Sto-
ries;" Mrs. Minnie Ligon Brantly and
Mrs. Maggie Brantly Cowan, "Music"
Department; Mrs. Mary Killebrew Loch-
ridge, "Etchings" Department. Other
contributors: Mesdames Moore Mur-
dock, Agnes Geer, J. C. Terrell, Sue
Huffman Brady, Laura Nettleton Brown,
Lelia Fisher Woodward, Ethel Bostick
Ritchie and Miss Mattie Warren.
With the kind permission of the Edi-
tor, "The Memorial" to those who have
put aside their earthly garments for the
robes of immortality, will be' given in
the next issue of "Fraternity," as some
of our brightest and best have been
called to "bring in their sheaves," and
we would love to devote the entire space
granted to these "Facts Concerning Fort
Worth Writers" to their memory.
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Schmidt, Henry C. Fraternity (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1914, newspaper, April 1, 1914; Fort Worth, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth233199/m1/7/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.