San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 140, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 20, 1915 Page: 196 of 201
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t„«, „.ic„ v WH.. -«• FIFTIFTH ANNIVFRSARY AND INDUSTRIAL EDITION SAN'ANTONIO EXPRESS: THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1915.
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GORDON BULLITT.
Ci ORPON BULLITT, one of the well-
* known attorneys of the city, has the
distinction of having been admitted to
the bar at the age of 19. He has been
pn«?iieing In the Texas courts'since that
time ana has established an enviable rep-
utation as a land attorney, he having paid
special attention to land practice ami liti-
gation.
Mr. Bullitt was born in Larfiar County,
Texas, March 22, 1865. He obtained his
education in the private schools at Paris,
Tex., and later took up the study ct law.
He was given a temporary license to prac-
tice at: Paris when but 10 years of age
by Judge li. R. Gaines, who later became
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
Texas.
A few years later Mr. Bullitt moved to
Orange, Tex., where he was granted a
permanent license to engage in the praetlce
of his chosen profession. From Orange
he moved to Wood vine, Tex., in 1892. He
remained there until 1902, when he located
in San Antonio.
During the last two .years of his resi-
dence at Woodvilie Mr. Bullitt was in part-
nership with Judge J. 1\ Lanier at Beau-
mont. Although he lived at Wood vi lie
he spent a great deal of Ills time in the
Beaumont courts and went through the
famous Beaumont oil boom.
Mr. Bullitt, was married December'25,
to Miss Bennie Giesondorff of Wood-
ville. They are the parents of one child.
MEYER'S CAREER EVENTFUL
HENRY MEYER.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER- HENRY
MEYER is a native of Cincinnati,
Ohio, hut has spent the greater part of
his life in Texas. He served for ten years,
1870 to 1880, with Company B, Eighth Cav-
alry, U. S. A.
In 1883 Mr. Meyer accepted a position
with ('. M. Aiken, wholesale fruit and
produce dealers, as salesman and remained
with the firm for eighteen years. In 1901
he became associated with William Edgar
and formed the firm of Meyer & Edgar,
wholesale fruit and produce. In .1903 he
withdrew from the firm and started for
himself and established the Meyer Produce
Company, which he conducted for five
vears when illness caused him to- give up
the business. From December, 1908, until
December. 191", he conducted a hay and
wood business, until the November election
in 191l', when be was elected Commissioner
of Precinct N». 4 and re-elected at the
last election.
Mr. Meyer lost his father at the age of
9 and his mother at the age of 14. He
was married in 1900 to Miss Emilia
Kuentz In this city. He is a director of
the Hermann Sons' Home Association.
FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
CLOSE APPLICATION WINS
FARM 10 BENCH
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Bexar County Assessor Makes Good
With System, Efficiency, Courtesy
Git R.' MoF.ARLAND.
CI UY S. McFARLAND, one of the well-
* known members of the Bexar County
bar, gained his knowledge of the law
by close application to study, largely
while he was a clerk In the office of
Penman, Franklin & MeGovvn. He served
the firm as stenographer and clerk from
1897 until 1903 and during those years
he lost no opportunity of Improving all
his spare time.
Mr, McFarland is a native Texan and
was born at Kerrville, his father beinyr
A. McFarland, who was County and Dis-
trict Clerk of Kerr County for over twenty
years.
Mr. McFarland received his common
school education in the public schools at
Kerrville. After completing the course
there he attended the University of Texas,
where he showed the same close applica-
tion to his studies that he did when
laying the foundation for his legal career
in the office of Denman, Frankliu & Mc-
Gown.
In Januarv, 1905, Mr. McFarland was
appointed referee in bankruptcy, which
position he held until l?>lil, when he ten-
dered his resignation.
He was a director of the West Texas
Bank and Trust Company from the time
of its reorganization until April, in 1914,
when he entered the firm of E. B. Chand-
ler. Mr. McFarland not only has a repu-
tation as a lawyer of high ability but as
a business man of honesty and integrity.
Mr. McFarland was married in 1896
at Fagle I'ass to Miss Hi L. Jackson.
They are the parents of four children—
G1 adys, Virginia, Ituth and Archie.
SOI OF STURDY PIONEERS
JUDGE JOHN HIRAM CLARK.
JUDGE JOHN IIIRAM CLARK, n*^
serving the people of Bexar County
as Judge of the County Civil Court, is an-
other example of what a country boy,
without the advantages of a college edu-
cation, can accomplish by taking advan-
tage of the opportunities offered in the
Southwest.
Judge Clark was born in Holmes County,
Mississippi, March 18. 1850. He was
reared on a farm and only obtained a
meager amount of schooliug at the coun-
try school between crop times. After the
family moved to Texas he spent about
twelve months In a private school in Lamar
County. His knowledge of the law was
obtained by home study and by burning
much midnight oil after working hours.
Mr. Clark was admitted to the bar at
Paris, Tex., in 1S70, and practiced law
there until 18Ki, when he moved to Uvalde,
where he practiced his profession until
1803, when he came to San Antonio, his
present home. Since coming to San An-
tonio Judge Clark has been actively en-
gaged in the practice of law except dur-
ing such times as he has served on the
bench.
In 188G he was elected a member of the
Twentieth Legislature and in 1000 was
elected Judge of the Thirty-seventh Dis-
trict. He resigned the judtrship in 1004
and in 1911 was elected judge of the
County Civil Court of Bexar County. In
1914 he was re-elected.
Judge Clark is a member of the Odd
Fellows, the Elks and the Chamber of
Commerce. Since coming to San Antonio
he has been one of the men of the com-
munltv who have worked loyally and
conscientiously for the upbuilding and
progress of the city.
ALDERMAN McCIMY'S RISE
THERE is probably no man in the
country who knows more about
taxes and the best methods to employ
in assessing them than AlbeTt V.
Huth, Bexar County's Tax Assessor
Mr. Huth started in the office as a
clerk in 1891 and since that time he
has never been out of the office.
In 1894 he was sworn in as Deputy
Assessor. In J897 he was promoted
to the position of Chief Deputy As-
sessor and in 1901 was reappointed.
He served in^this capacity until 1904
when -he was elected Assessor. He
has been re-elected for six consecutive
times. At each election Mr. Huth's
majority has been large and on several
occasions he has either led his ticket
or gone into office without opposition.
Air. Huth was appointed by Gov-
ernor Campbell and by Governor Col-
quitt a delegate to represent the State
of Texas at the International Tax Con-
ference, which met at Richmond, Va.
Mr. Huth has the reputation of having
given to Bexar County the best sys-
tematized tax office in the State. He
attributes his success as a public of-
ficial to the fact that he is a stickler
for system, efficient service, courteous
treatment and hard work.
Mr. Huth is not only an efficient of-
ficial but he is one of the public-spir-
ited citizens of the community. He is
a member of the San Antonio Turn
Verein, Beethoven Maennerchor, Travis
Club, Knights of Columbus, Herman
AI.BKRT V. Hl'TH.
Sons, Woodmen of the World, Elks,
Bexar Bowling Club, Chamber of Com-
merce, Automobile Club and is a'direc-
tor of the Fiesta San Jacinto Associa-
tion. He has several times been elect-
ed president of the Tax Assessors As-
sociation of Texas.
Mr. Huth was married May 9, 1894,
to Miss Theresa Alice O'Farrell of San
Antonio. They are the parents of the
following children: Joseph Albert,
James Leo, Mary Theresa, John Fran-
cis, Elizabeth Mary, Patricia Cecelia
Second Nature for Him.
To Capture Law Breakers
IiOM cow puneber to widely known of-
ficer of tlie law la the record of
A "Square Deal" Is the
Motto of /. F. Garland
JACOB KLAUS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER J A C O B
KLAUS Is a native of Texas who has
given many years of his life to tlie service
of the people of the State.
From 1870 to 1872 he was a clerk for
Ernst Scherff in his general merchandise
store at New Braunfels.
From 1S72 to 1874 he clerked in the
general 1 merchandise store of William
Scherff in San Antonio, receiving a salary
of $10 a month.
From 1874 until 1870 he clerked for his
father at Eight-Mile Creek, later operat-
ing the store for himself until 1882, when
he sold out and went into the sheep busi-
ness.
In 1809 Mr. Klaus built his preseut
business establishment at 1920 New Braun-
fels Avenue.
During the Callaghan administration be
served as Alderman from the Sixth Ward,
and in 1912 he was elected Commissioner
from Precinct No. 3. He was re-elected
in 1914. Mr. Klaus is a prominent mem
her of the Woodmen of the World, the
Hermann Sons, the Turn Verein of this
county and the Farmer Verein of Comal
County. Mr. Klaus is married and Is the
father of six children.
GOOD FRIEND OF II COUNTIES
AUGUSTUS McCLOSKKY.
S TAUTIXG as an offiee boy. Augustus
McCloskey has demonstrated that
pluck, hard work and perseverance ar<*
the main requisites of success and that
with these attributes it is no difficult
matter for a mnn to rise to the highest
place In the business and social life of
the community.
Mr. McCloskey Is recognized as one of the
leading members of the Bexar County bar
and has the distinction of successfully as-
sisting in the defense of daniago suits
against the city aggregating over $3,000,•
000. V
Mr. McCloskey was born In San Antonio
September 2.'t, 1K7S, his parents being
James and Josephine McCk»skey. He ob-
tained his education at the school con-
ducted by the Sisters of Providence and
at St. Mary's College.
In 1801 *he started out in life as an of-
fice boy and later learned stenography.
While employed as a clerk he read law
and in 1907 was admitted to the bar.
He is now a member of the City Council
from the Fourth Ward, where he has mad)
a record for doing things.
Mr. McCloskey whs married in 1908. He
is the father of two sons.
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LEADING PLUMBER OF TEXAS
1. T. OAKLAND.
THE SUBJECT of the above photo is James F, Garland, our present City Tax
Assessor. Mr. Garland is well and favorably known to a great majority of our
citizenship, having resided here continuously for nearly a quarter of a century—in fact,
he lacked but a few months of being born here -his parents having resided here prior
to his birth.
Mr. Garland is a firm advocate of "# square deal" to every man, regardless of race,
color or creed, rich or poor, and has demonstrated his convictions by Installing a
system of equalisation of taxation which appeals to and Is approved by every fair
minded man.
Mr. Garland was a successful candidate for Commissioner of Taxation In the recent
city election and he is fully qualified in every respect for the position.
City Treasurer of San Antonio
Politically and Socially Popular
JAMES R. DAVIS.
Jl'l'C.F JAMES U. DAVIS. County Judge
of Bexar County, is a native of Xusb-
rille, Tenn.. £ut since 1879 has been a
•itizen of San Antonio, taking an active
part in the life of the city and the com-
munity at large.
Jndge Davis obtained his education at
■q Mary's College, graduating from that
institution in 180(1 with the June class.
He started his business career with the
Bexar Abstract Company as a clerk and
liter was employed by the San Antonio A-
Aransas Pass Railroad Company, lie was
later a law clerk for Houston Brothers
and was then taken Into the firm, practlc-
ng law until his election as County .Tudge,
Judge Davis was married a number of
years ago to Miss Sewall Culpeper of
Houston. They have four children.
During his service as County Judge.
Judge Davis ha? made a splendid record
and under his administration many sub-
stantial and long needed improvements
have been i&ade throughout the count;.
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J. K. LAMM.
THE mercantile life of Comfort owes
much to J. K. Lamm. Si one time one
of the prominent citlsens of Kendall Coun-
ty. At present he is sole owner of the
Lamm Mercantile Company.
Mr. Lamm organized the Planters' Gin
Company and was its president from the
date of organization until 1!U^.
Mr Lamm began his business career as
a partner of the firm of J. ic E. Lamm.
He became connected with the firm in
lssfc and remained with It until 1906.
Mr. Lamm devoted a great deal of his
time and energy to the promotion of Us
iuslness enterprises. From 1899 to lfl)3
tie served as Alderman from the First
Ward.
Mr. Lamm was born De^mber 9. ISflO.
His father was Joseph J. Lamm, one of
the early settlers in Kendall County. Mr.
Lamm was married In San Antonio Tune
16, 1907, to Miss Mary 8 Hug He has
lived in the City San Antonio sini-e 1X73,
and is now a member of the County Com-
oission for the second term.
/^\NE OF the pative Texans who has
been honored by the people of
San Antonio is John Francis Gallagher,
the present' City Treasurer, who in
addition to his official duties is
cashier of the Emmet Bank.
Mr. Gallagher is one of the popular
men of the community and-in addition
to his many lodge affiliations he is
connected with practically all social
clubs in the city. He/is an active
member of the Knights of Columbus,
the Casino Club; the Woodmen of the
World, the Order of the Alamo and the
Loyal Order of Moose. •
He has proven himself one of the
most efficient Treasurer's the city has
ever had, having paid close attention
to the affairs tf the office, and under
his supervision a splendid record has
been made by the office.
Mr. Gallagher was bom at Lockhart,
Texas, August 2, 1886. He is the son
of J. F. Gallagher, who was one of the
early settlers of that section of the
State.
Mr. Gallagher obtained his educa-
™P"he" be-^-fcn™n°of The* ptumbi'ng'firm's | "O" * the San Antonio public schools,
in the city. i From 1901 until 1903 he was connect-
Mr. Gutseit is a native of Texas, having ., Ik. r t r n P.ilrnari In
been born December 19, 186.1. His parents ed with the I, o£ O. IN. Kailroau.
tvero F. A. and Agate Gutzeit. who came
to this section of th#» country many years
ago and who were among the pioneers of
the early days.
In 1S94 he went into business with E. A.
West at 222 St Mary's Stiwt. TUf-y
started on a *mall scale, but the business
gradually increased until they now hare
«>ne of the largest plumbing establishment*
in the city. In addition to the plumbing
business tbey pay sj»e« ial attention to
CHARLES X. Gt'TZEIT.
ONE of the native sons of Texas, who
has made a reputation in his chosen
line of work and who is recognized a*
one of the best qualified plumbers in
the State is Charles X. Gutzeit. who has
1903 he entered the employ of the
Emmet Bank, where he has served in
all capacities from collector to cashier,
the position which he now holds.
Mr. Gallagher is one of the most
popular as well as one of the most
. widelv known citizens of the cky and
heating and ventilating contracts and have . . , .
installed the plants in some of the largest is recognized as one of the men(in U2>
buildings la tin? <.U>.
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JOHN FRANCIS GAIXAGHKlk.
community ever ready and willing to
work for anything that he considers
for the good of the city.
Mr. Gallagher has twice led the
Citizens' League ticket as a candidate
for City Treasurer, the first time in
the memorable campaign when he was
defeated by only nine votes, when there
were over 16,000 votes cast, and the
second time when he led the Brown
ticket—his majority at that time be-
ii.g about 3,40(1 —
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John E. Trainer, Constable of Precinct
No, 1, Bojar Coppt^, Mr. Trainer has
worn the star of authority so many years
that running down criminals has become
second nature to him. His record has
been an enviable one and every position
of honor and trust conferred upon l^iw
has been filled with credit to himself and
those who imposed the trust on him.
Mr. Trainer was hhrn on the Cibolo
Creek in tha eastern part of the county
October 4, 185-1. Ills father was one of the
pioneers of that auction of the State, Ills
mother's maiden natae was Rebecca Mar-
tin. She was u woman of sterling worth
and gladly and heroically «bared in the
hardships of early days la Texas.
Young Trainer was put to work on the
ranch and soon developed into a cow
puncher, who .vas fearless and strong and
who eicclled many of the boys ou the
range with lariat and the branding Iron.
Mr. Trainer has the distinction of belang
Ing to that fast disappearing class of Tex-
ans, the old trail drivers. He made his
first trip over the trail in 1873. Two add!
tional trips were made before Mr. Trainer
came to the conclusion that chasing crim-
inals was easier than rounding up long-
liorns.
From 18.S8 to 1898 Mr. Trainer serwd as
Constable and Deputy Sheriff at St( Hed-
wlg. He was then elected County Com-
missioner of Prccinct No. 4, fee was ap-
pointed Deputy Sheriff of Bexar County
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JOHN EDO All TRAINER.
in 1900 and served until December 1, 1908,
when he was elctfed Constable of Precinct
No. 1, which offiic he now holds.
Mr. Trainer was married October 3, 1S78,
near St. Hedwlg, to Miss Irene Martin.
Mr. Trainer is the father of thirteen chil-
dren, nine of whom, six boys and three
girls, are living. He has five grandchil-
dren. Mr. Trainer is a member of the
Woodmen of the World and the Old Trail
Drivers' Association.
He Specialized in Land
and Corporation Laws
JOHN D. GUINN, member of
the law firm of Guinn & Mc-
Neil, came to Texas with his par-
ents when tyut 4 years old. While
a native of Tennessee he regards
himself as a native of the Lone
Star State and has shown his loy-
alty to it by remaining within its
borders since infancy.
Mr. Guinn was raised in the country
on a farm but had the advantage of a
good common school education. After
completing the course at the Leesvills
School at Gonzales he spent consider-
able time in a private school before be-
ginning the study of law in the office
of Governor John Ireland. He studied
law in his office for three years and
after securing his license to practice
moved to New Braunfels, where he
soon built up a lucrative practice and
established an enviable reputation for
ability, honesty and fair dealing. Afte^
practicing in New Braunfels for six-
teen years Mr. Guinn moved to San
Antonio, where he has since resided.
Mr. Guinn has made a special study
of land fcnd corporation law. Hie abil-
ity as a corporation lawyer has been
recognized by several of the leading
railroads of the country. For thirteen
years he represented the I. & G. N.
while in New Braunfels. He has been
attorney for the Pullman Company for
the past 23 years. The firm now rep-
resents the St. Louis, Iron Mountain
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JI DGK JOHN 1>. GUINN.
& Southern Railroad and several other
roads in the North. +
About 1907 he became interested In
the International Coal Mines Company
and later acquired the majority of the
stock in the concern, wtiich is capital-
ized at $200,000. The mines have an t
output of 200 tons daily and the bitu-
minous coal they produce is said to be
of as fine quality as any found in the •
country.
Mr. Guinn was married to Miss Bet-
tie Howard Jefferson at Seguin, Tex.,
September 28, 1882. The children re-
sulting from the marriage, alt of them
are grown, are: Lallc Rookb, Mar-
guretta, Mamie and Bessie.
He 7 raveled Long, Hard
Road to Place of Power
IT REQUIRES but a few words to state
that a boy rose from the life of a
farmer and cowboy to prominence at the
bar and the holder of positions of honor
and trust In the Government, but'It is a
long and bard road from rte ranch to the
United States Commissioner's office. That
Is the record made by Richard Lee Ed
wards, a Bexar County youth, born In the
eastern part of the county in 187a.
Mr. Edwards grew up on a farm and
•tock ranch. During his early life he
assisted his father. In the fall of 1888 Mr.
Edwards began teaching In the Uttle school
house at Bayers, the same school where be
obtained the first steprf toward knowledge.
In December of the same year he was ap-
pointed to a position In the office of th*
Treasurer of the United States. He spent
almost eight years In the Treasury Depart-
ment, studying law at night at llforgetown
University. After his graduation be was
admitted to the bar In the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia and In 1D02
was admitted to practice In the Court of
Appeals In the district and to the Supreme
Court of the Vntted States In 190#. He
was also admitted to practice In all courts
in Texas, and In 19MI was appointed
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue. On
October 10. 1910, he was appointed I'nlted
States Commissioner and In 1914 was re-
appointed.
During his term as l nited States Com
mlssloner Judge Edwards has had many
prominent Mexicans before him on charges
growing out of alleged violations of the
neutrality law*. Among the number has
been General Bernardo Reyes. Davtd D.
IjiFnnte. Pascal Oro»e« Sr.. Joaqnln Mass
Jr. and others. •
In 1MB and 190H Judge Edwards while
in Wsthlngton assisted the Attorney Gen-
eral in the case of the Merchanta' Na-
tional Bank of Baltimore vs. tka
Jtllt.t: R. L. EDWARDS.
States. The case involved the interpreta-
tion of law relative to the semi annual
duty on the circulation of National banks.
The case was finally decided In faTor of
the Government By the United States Su-
prei^e Coor,
Jndge Edwards was married Julv 1. 1903,
to Mis* Maude A. SiBimonda of Washing-
ton, D. C. Tbey have three > hlldren,
Alice 4., Jesse I. and James Slajrda* Ms
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