Houston Post-Dispatch (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 206, Ed. 1 Monday, October 27, 1924 Page: 9 of 16
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few hours few days few months
f w few years. They never come une-
jyectedly but are earned by effort.
: persistence and a determined will
1 .Trhich refuses to admit defeat 8ue-
'cess comes from a ticking sverlaatincly
to whatever job one undertakes ana
hmnaonntlnr as one comes to them
the countless numbers of obstacles
..hich arise in the life of every msn
. Vho wins.
Bhould one doubt this ha or shej
Vifnt sit lor a lew minutes wit a 4.
V JB. Burkhsrt nretident and general
'U jsnanacer of the Burkhart Laundry
; . and Dye Works and through a little
.' . : friendly chat learn many thugs which
-will prove invaluable in life. Mr.
. Burkhart did not inherit success nor
m slid he win it through chance of good
tbwki He earned- it by hard work
and the application of certain prin-H
;: copies wbicit if applied in the right
way will heT any other man to ac-
a ompllsh wbatihe has accomplished.
''But the mafo-thing--air. Burkhart
. JSjewld tell his heater" if they were en-
c saf ed in such a Conversation would
; M to set purpose in life or in
ether words. gtabUsh a goal. Then
. start afterlLvith the Confidence that
" Yiptory is-yours if you win but apply
jwurself mind body and soul until
- yon hsve succeeded.
. Back in the days when Houston
was called a "hick town" by the city
. eVweller from elsewhere; when there
Wert but few stores and few people
a to speak J. E. Burkhart then a
k atoile man with little-- responsibility
' ami extremely little money $5.60 and
a food supply of ambition arrived
here from Walker county Texas.. The
town then was considered a city by
those who dwelled up-State and many
fea ia it a future. Mr. Burkhast
Was one of those persons snd he bad
determined to leave his little Walker
iannnt tnwjft hAhinH In nrAar that h
' talght set out for himself snd make
from what he had what he could.
' i Thlrty-thrss Years Aqo. ..
That was ' thirty-three years ago.
. . After a few days in the aty during
Which time he found a friend where he
Was given a room and meals. Mr.
Burkhart obtained a iob a real job at
- Jthat driving one of Houston's old-
' jtbne street Cars the kind long rel$-
ated to the discards by modern ge-
' tuna snd of which one reads in his-
ory. This job paid $40 a month then
ESidered a good salary especially
the younger fellow who at that
e had not begun t0 take riRht-
fal place in the world because it was
C. the day when the "wiser heads" knew
1; all. or believed thev did.
- About a year later in 1888 to be
exact and to keep track of his busi-
. Bas career Mr. Burknsrt resigned
from the street car service and en-
tered the employment of Bering and
. Antry -operators of the Houston
Steam' Laundry at tbat time conmd-
ajrea a "big" plant Here he sniffed
soap suds and iron fumes for the
first time.
Mr. Burkhart had no particular like
Inf for the laundry business but being
jreung and knowing that he had much
to learn if he were to get ahead in
life becan to study a little. However
he asw no particular lascmauon mi
. bis laundry job and in 1800 relin-
tuished bis position to accept ane
Which paid s little HtfTre money.
At that time Si Packard operated a
little towel laundry and was working
np rather an extensive trade. Young
Burkhart saw Mr. Packard one after-
Boon snd the latter offered him a po-
sition paying the grand sum of $65
Kr month then s resl salary for any-
dy even though he may have occu-
pied the swivel chair In a big office.
Mn Burkhart up until the year
M880 bad not centered on anything
In life. He was just one of those
young fellows who cared more for
amusement and a good time than he
aid for the future a thing which
Comes once and maybe more times in
the life of every young man. How-
aver it was late in that year that be
set a certain young lady then Miss
Ernestine Saulnier a belle of the city.
They became fast friends and within
the space of a few months there was
K happy culmination of their friend-
- ship. In other words they decided to
share their future on the fifty-fifty
.basis as it would now be put by the
younger generation.
Reaches Turalng Point
Here came the turning point in the
Hfe of J. E. Burkhart just as the
turning point has come in the life of
. thousands of young-men' who decide
to "settle down." With a wife and
responsibilities liabilities wnicb be
had never known before this young
. nan from Walker county began to
' wrinkle his brow snd study. He knew
that there must come a change in his
past' life and that soon for he was
aow in a position where idle hours
v and a good time free from carts and
. worry wereihings of (he past
There wsss twinkle in Mr. Burk-
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hart's eye ss he related how be set
out.to make his own way determined
to win success . in spite ot every-
thing to prove to the young lady
BURKHART'S LAUNDRY
Delivers in
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SENIOR
J. E. Burkhart Sr. founder ef the
Burkhart Laundry and Dye Works
as ha looks today after making a
$250000 plant grow from one with
$190 as a starter.
who had joined him in his worldly
adventure that ahe bad made no mis-
take in her selection. He knew well
tbat he hadn't in his for he frankly
admits to this day that he married
"the finest womsn in the world."
Down on .a little side . street in
Houston an old German man was
operating a band laundry. His equip-
ment was limited and the old fellow
was up in years but he seemed to
be makinc a success of his work. Mr.
Burkhart saw ' him watched ban and
almost envied him. But be wanted
to enter business for himself for he
believed then there wss a future in
Houston and still believes it so far
as tbat is concerned.
Resigss Posrfiia.
Likewise he studied for s few days
and then going tt Si Packard his
"boss" informed him of his inten
tions. Ms. Packard immediately in-
formed his hired hand tbat he was
foolish to undertake such a thing aa
to succeed required more money than
the Walker county youth "had and
besides the business was risky.
This didn't change the ambitions
nor alter the course of Mr. Burk-
hart. He had the grand total of $150
in cold cash which he badt saved after
takiog unto himself a wife a thing
he bad never before accomplished.
This was not quite sufficient so he
began to look for a partner ' and
sheftly found one who agreed with
his views and bad $40 to add to what
he had as a starter.
With JlOOAhey rtnted a smaR place
on Washington avenue purchased two
ordinary wash tubs a boiling pot.
some soaprand s few other small
items .afffl employing a negro woman
to ds-the "washing" started out. He
."rustled" the laundry and his help"
uia ne won. ne nimseii joinea in
the hard labor at times when it was
necessary but it was up to him to
look after the business end of his
establishment and keep it going.
Starts for Self.
This was the start of Mr Burk-
hart's business career." Many a time
he was told that he was "crssy" or
"had no sense" but he refused to
listen. He saw man; a gloomy day
for almost every 24 hours was "blue
Monday" then but he kept on his
eyes cast straight ahead and bis mind
on a goal. He saw success but be
knew it was miles away. This how-
ever was no worry. It was just to
keep his busmen going that be
wanted.
From the smaplace on Washing-
ton avenue the Burkhart hand laun-
dry was moved to 1711 Capitol ave-
nue where It remained from 1893
until 10O2. Then the "plant" and its
equipment was moved to Congress
avenue where the Burkhart Laundry
and Dye Works now stands as a mon-
ument to the success of s man with
a determined will a man who refused
to admit defeat and a man who al-
ways fought for principles he be
lieved right regardless knowing that
in the end be would succeed.
From thig humble beginning the
Burkhart Laundry and Dye Work has
grown to be an establishment in which
the investment is represented in
round figures at $250000. It is one
of the largest moat complete ' and
most modern plants in the South
Feeping apace of the times always
11 n to tbe minute in everything that
is new to the industry and an InstU
tution in which the public has conti-
dence.
This week Mr. Burkhart formally
opens a new $35000 sddition to his
nlant. furtberinr tbe success he start
ed out 80-odd years ago to win. In
this establishment are employed
scores of men snd womea all trained
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Each oe of them 4a trained In hie
unequalled service to all customers.
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J. E. Burkhart Jr. eon of the
founder of Burkhart's Laundry and
Dye Works who Is now at the helm
of the $250000 Institution on Con
gress avenue.
in their work all skilled to perfec-
tion so that they may satisfy the
hundreds of customers who patronise
Mr. Burkhart's plant because they
have become convinced of bis ambi-
tion to carry oh and serve In the best
possible manner. He looks with pride
upon his accomplishment but doesn't
boast for he freely admits that he
is not as yet through having other
plans formed in the same way as
were his earlier plans to make his
plant all that he and his customers
would have it be.
But to look into the personal life
of this man who hailed from Walker
county who came to a city to make
his success through hard work.
Not In Politics.
Mr. Bnrkhart is not much on poli-
tics. It won't mix with business he
says. He is a firm believer in educa-
tion and urges every young man to
obtain all knowledge possible while'
the chance is his. Mr. Burkhart had
very little opportunity to obtain an
education for himself but managed
to study as he grew and has "learn-
ing" which has counted with him in
his success. He believes that men
of education should fill political of
Everything In Printing
From a Business Card '
to a
Daily Newspaper. -
We Have Laundry Forms of
All Descriptions
Commercial Publication
Newspaper Printing
Preston 4556
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Minor Printing Co.
1114 Fr&nklin Are. .
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force from the business office of the
or her particular position thereby
flees and believes men without edu-
cation should be kept out of such
public service. -Mr.
Burkhart Is a believer in home
life declaring that the home is ss
mkch of a business as a business con
cern downtown. ' He ssys that every
man should marry early in life leave
his "wildriess" behind as soon aa pos-
sible get his eyes focused ahead and
start out for himself.
In his work Mr. Burkhart has had
help. His son J. EX Burkhart who
has "grown up in the business" tskes
much work from the shoulders of his
father. Young Burkhart is vice presi-
dent and general manager of his fath-
er's company. The elder Mr. Burk
hart now lust "visits tbe laundry
J. EX Jr. dees the- "heavy" aa it is
called sometime sf He hss followed
the principles laid down by his father
has applied them- to his lite ana his
business snd is ss determined ss the
man who. built the Burkhart laundry
to make a success of his life in the
ssme manner.
And. here's snether message J. E.
Burkhart Br. has sent to the young
men of Houston one which should
sink far into their hearta and one
which will mean much to them if they
accept it as it is given. Here it Is:
"Work have a determination live
s clean lite save your money oe
loyal and true to yourself and others
but above all trust (n God snd success
will be yours." J. B. Burkhart Sr.
Many Jela Bsrkaart.
Manv people fn Houston thousands
of them are proud of the success of
J. E. Burkhart who ia now celebrat
ing the formal opening of a
addition to his plant Some of these
people. In fact many 01 them have
contributed to this success in one wsy
or snother but have always been glad
to do their share toward helping build
one of the largest and most complete
establishments of its kind in the State.
Here are those with whom tbe
Burkhart Laundry and Dye Works
haa had dealings in tbepast and whose
services to thst institution have re-
sulted in it being able to better serve
the public:
Stewsrt and Stephenson who made
what .is known ss the Burkhart "big
truck.
White Oil Manufacturing company
manufacturers of "White Oilers
used bv the Burkhsrt Laundry and
Dye Works.
George L. Glass from whom sll
tires used on delivery trucks em-
ployed by the company are purchased.
Minor Printing company who 'han-
dle a majority of the company's
printing.
Smith Sign company who have fur-
nished electric signs for the plant and
uptown offices.
Lubbockvand Tanch from whom In-
surance on the Burkhart plant was
purchaaed.
First National bank with whom the
Burkhart Laundry and Dye Works
has done banking business for many
years.
Martin Parry corporation builders
of tbe Burkhart laundry trucks used
MORNING OCfOBER
FORCE
Burkhart Laundry and Dye Works.
creating a combination to render
in delivery and collection service.
R. D. Steel architect of the new
building.
Bein Printing compsny who hsndle
tbe Burkhsrt printing.
Vorclone compsny the sir drying
machines used in the tlurkhart Laun
dry and Dye Werks.
VICTORIA READY
FOR CENTENNIAL
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
VICTORIA Texas Oct. 26. All Is
in readiness for the opening of the
Victoria County District Fair and
Centennial exposition from October
to November 1. 'I be race track at
the fair grounds has been put in shape
and a number of good horses have ar-
rived for tbe races
A psgesnt is to be held Friday
night. It la to take in all tbe phases
of Vlctoria'a 100 years of "growth
from the sge of De leon the founder
of Victoria to tbe present time.
A golf tournament also will be held
in connection with the fair on 'the
links of the Victoria Country club.
The merchanta of Victoria are to
close their stores on Friday at 12
noon as that is to be observed as
centennial snd homecoming day.
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ELECTRICAL HOME
IS BIG SUCCESS
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E. H. Fleming oresldent of E. H.
"Fleming Jk Co. and officials of the
Han Jacinto Trust company as well
as the many concerns who. have taken
fart In toe construction and furnisb-
ng of the Electrical Home in South-
ampton.' which wSs formally opened
to the-public Sunday afternoon de-
clared Sunday night tbat they -were
more than pleased by the attendance
which at a late hour was estimated
at between 3500 and 4O00 all of
wbojn passed entirely through the
building.
A keen-interest was manifested in
the numerous electrical devices in-
it ailed -in the Electricsl Home and
here and there throughout the house
stood attentive groups of guests all
during the afternoon looking on as
demonstrators illustrated the uses to
which the manysrticies could be put.
I .a Congratulations
To the Burkhart Laundry & Dye h
III Wnrlrc nn rh fnrmal nnpninrr nf It-'
their new Rough Dry Plant in j j j
I connection with "Visit Your
Laundry Week." K .
Folders ' describing the Electricsl
Home and the numerous electrical
devices were distributed to the guests.
Many favorable comments were
passed upon the Klectrlcal Home dur-
ing the afternoon officials of tbe
company said.
"You may say thst we were very
glad to have ao many people visit the
Electrical Home Sunday afternoon"
Mr. Fleming said Sunday night.
"Everyone seemed to be surprised st
the many uses of electricity had in
any borne snd I feel sure tost most
of them were well impressed with
eur arrangement. Hundreds of people
spoke well of the building snd were
pleased with Southampton.'
COTTON WEIGHED.
LAMPASAS Oct 26. The public
weigher reports up to date bales
weighed in. The Thomas gin reports
300 round bales up to date which
are not included in the public weigh-
er's total which would make a total
of 4743 counting round bales as hslf
bales. Cotton sold Saturday at 22 1-2
cents and seed at $33.60 per ton. '
D0MSIOH0LD
SPECIAL MEEM
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The building committee of tbe IX; 4
O. K. K. Building association wfflre-1 ;
port St a special meeting ot the ss- .'
sociation Monday night at 810 1-2 ' .
Fannin atreet. .
R. D. Steel architect has prepared '
plans for a suitable Pythian home to
be erected at Walker avenue aad ;;'
Austin street. '
A report from the ceremonial com'-'
tnittee regarding the Dokey cere- "
monial nt'Bryan Texas will be heard J
at the El Tex meeting just preceding .. .
the meeting of the building aasocia-' i
tion. Arrangements hsve been made -
for a special train to carry the Hous-
ton delegation to the ceremony it . ' '
was stated. In addition to the reg- v
ular attendance prise a piano will 7.
be given to one of the Dokeys at-A--tending
the meeting Monday night
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Bailey, George M. Houston Post-Dispatch (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 206, Ed. 1 Monday, October 27, 1924, newspaper, October 27, 1924; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth607828/m1/9/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .