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The Terrell Star Leading Men of TerrellOrville Inabnit There is a peculiar charm in the very name of Orville Inabnit But, before we say anything about his ways let us tell something about the time and the place that first knew him. He, too, was born in Noxubee County, Mississippi, July 21, 1859. He received a liberal education in his native state. In 1876 he came to Texas with his parents. Orville has ever been a favorite in Terrell being polite and courteous in his business conduct and a geranium in social circles. At all entertainments, that “Inabnit boy” has been a conspicuous and attractive figure. Today he stands out as one of our formidal commercial commodores, his transactions extensive and satisfactory. We gladly place him in the Terrell army of business gladiators and social glories. F. M. Keach This gentleman was born in Wappelo, Iowa, January 22, 1854. He came to Texas in 1858, locating at Beardstown. Was educated at Arcadia College in Missouri. Mr. Keach is one of our young businessmen, having for several years been an assistant in the banking house of B. M. Childress & Bros. He is a bright, intelligent and enterprising gentleman and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all our people. A. G. Barnes An abortive attempt to procure a biographical sketch of Mr. A. G. Barnes, whose picture stands above this notice, renders an apology to our readers incumbent. We used every endeavor, but the chaos of Christmas times and the rapid change of base of every active young person utterly prevented this gratification. Our subject however is a well-known lawyer of this city, and was elected last April to the position of city attorney by a handsome majority and has filled the place admirably. He has ability, sterling worth and, what is better still, the perfect confidence and respect of the citizens of Terrell. S. A. Shortridge Bourbon County, Kentucky, has the honor of given this gentleman birth and he is certainly a fair sample of the “Kentucky gentleman”. He was born in 1837. In his boyhood days he adopted Missouri as his home, settling in Jackson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the state. He was educated at the State University located in Columbia and fitted for all the requirements of life. He came to Texas in 1875, selecting this city for his permanent home. A prominent figure in all Terrell enterprises – intelligent and active worker in the interest of all laudable undertakings, he is regarded by all as a useful and influential citizen, and ornament to our social circles. I. C. Lawrence The intellectual dome of the above gentleman will doubtless attract attention. He was born on the eleventh day of March 1848, in Iredell County, North Carolina, where he has resided up to 1870. He was educated at Davidson College, and was a member of the graduating class. It is not generally known that Mr. Lawrence is a man of letters, but such is the case. When he first came to this State he taught school, after which he engaged in Mercantile pursuits. All are familiar with his career as a merchant and his history since his residence in this county. As a private citizen he is useful and as an elderman, representing the Third ward, he has ever been found an able and faithful representative . Mr. Lawrence is the senior member of the popular firm of I. G. Lawrence. J. D. Gray In the history of Terrell Dick Gray looms up as prominent as she side-spire of a Cathedral. He was born in Tennessee, July 20, 1817, where he resided twenty-two years. He was an officer in the Confederate service under Forest. He came to Terrell in 1871, since which time he has been a stock dealer, and an active participant in all Terrell enterprises. General John S. Griffith To write even a synopsis of the history of this gentleman and manly man would require the ….. of countless deeds of daring in battle and endeavors and achievements of victories in peaceful pursuits. General Griffith was born in Montgomery County, Maryland, June 17, 1829 and with his parents moved to Missouri where he resided until 1839, when he came to Texas. As a soldier, legislator and citizen, we all honor Gen. Griffith and regard him as being a distinguished citizen of Texas and a most enterprising and useful citizen of Terrell. J. B. Riddle The city´s peace is looked after by the above gentleman, and as we have often had occasion to say, he is one of Texas´ best peace officers.. He was born in Cherokee County, this State, February 3, 1849, where he resided until he came to this city in 1879. He was elected marshal in April 8, this year, and has served the city ably and with fidelity. Major John H. Corley Born July 7th, 1844, at Skaneatoles, New York, where he resided for twenty years. He was educated at Eldridge Institute. In 1870 he came to Texas coming to Terrell in 1874. Since his residence in this city he has been engaged in the banking business, being the junior member of the firm of Bivins & Corley. In financial circles Major Corley is a Paladin, being considered one of the most expert accounts in the State. He is certainly a valuable citizen, thoroughly in harmony with all progressive ideas and in his social relations is really captivating. John Inabnit, M.D. This grand old gentleman and learned physician was born in Orangburg District, South Carolina, on the 25th day of November, 1813. He moved to Alabama in 1835, where he studied medicine under Samuel Brooks, M. D. He took his degree in medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1841, when he went to Noxubee County, Mississippi, where he resided until he came to Texas in 1876. He has at all times been devoted to his profession. A. D. Lloyd From the first day the above gentleman arrived in this city he has been regarded with favor by our people. He wears the air of an intelligent, thoughtful and methodical gentleman, and all his practices prove that he does not deceive his appearance. He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, a place where industry and duty are chief characteristics of a good citizen. This occurred March 1, 1845. He came to Terrell in 1878, since which time he has been the controlling spirit of the Pacific Mills, noted throughout Texas for the superior brands of flour manufactured and the promptness with which all orders are filled. He is the originator of “Bakers´ Choice,” a brand of flour which constantly strains the capacity of his mills to supply. He, too, is one of our best citizens and is ever ready to contribute to the material prosperity and social pleasures of the city. R. C. Dansby This gentleman is a native of Alabama, having first seen the light in Dayton, Maringo, in 1845. A son of a well-known physician of his county he had all the advantages that money and influence could procure. Before his majority he graduated at Tusealoosa, in the State University, with high honors. He selected pharmacy as his profession and has prosecuted his studies and kept constantly engaged in this business up to the present time. The war swept away a handsome patrimony, and he was thrown upon his own resources while yet a boy. In Mobile, Alabama he received his education in the drug business. In 1871 he left Alabama with his wife and child came to Texas and settled in Prairieville, where he met with almost unparalleled success. Moving to Terrell in 1879, he enlarged his business and is now among the most important drug men of the city. He is among the wide awake and most enterprising men of this day, and has an enviable future before him. Dr. M. E. Spinks Among the citizenship of Terrell there is numbered several Mississipians and Dr. M. E. Spinks, whose portrait failed to reach us, is prominent among the number. He was born in Kemper County, that State, July 21, 1819 and was educated at Springhill College. Under the guidance of the most eminent dentists of Baltimore and Philadelphia he received his knowledge of dentistry and has practiced that profession successfully since his residence in this city, which dates back to the village days of Terrell. Dr. Spinks is an honor to the State that gave him birth, a credit to his profession, and a valuable citizen in all his works and ways. He is foremost in all enterprise of a meritorious character and ranks with the class that contends that grander order and decency should be the rule in all Dr. J. F. Smith This gentleman was born at Americus, Georgia, December 25, 1841, where he lived seventeen years. He moved to Louisiana in 1859 where he finished his education and fitted himself for the duties of life. He served the confederacy as Captain, after which he cam to Texas. He has been a successful dentist for 22 years, having been schooled in the profession under the most eminent dentists in the south and east. He has been a citizen of Terrell for four years and is known and regarded with much favor by all. Lewis Dinelly This gentleman is an Italian, having been born in Italy in 1838. He came to this country in 1857 and has lived in New York and Vicksburg, Mississippi. He came to Texas in 1858. During the war he was a confederate soldier, serving with gallantry in Wall´s legion, under Albert Sidney Johnson. After the war he returned to Texas and located in Terrell in 1873, when it was a mere village. He is one of our best citizens and an honored and respected member of society – “noblest Roman of them all.” J. Frank Gilmore Was born in Pike County, Alabama, July, 1854. Lived there till he arrived of the age of seventeen. He was educated at Troy College which time he has been identified with the social and business circles of the city. Mr. Gilmore is what might be called a charming gentleman. Kind, free hearted and jovial, he adds pleasure to all social concerns and life and spirit to the avenues of trade. He is a reliable man, a good citizen and is placed in the Star gallery with pleasure. Dr. J. H. Payne This prominent citizen of Terrell, and distinguished oculist in all Texas, was born in Alabama, February 2, 1828 [? hard to read], where he resided twenty years. He cam to Texas thirty five year ago, when it was a wilderness, and when the spirit of the red man was seen in every cloud and reflected in the mist that crept up from the lowlands. He belongs to that band of Texans who fought for their firesides, and who worked in peace for the glory and advancement of the State. During the war he did what his health would permit for the cause of the South, having served in Walker´s Trans Mississippi department. He is one of Terrell´s most honored and worthy citizens and noted men and were proud of him as such. A. Ferrel At Zanesville, Ohio the above gentleman first saw the light, having been born on the 25 day of February, 1850. He lived there for twelve years and then moved to Centerville, where he learned his trade. Came to Terrell in1876, where he has worked at his trade successfully, acquired valuable property and will soon be a prominent and extensive carriage and wagon manufacturer. A. J. Underwood In 1881 there cam to Terrell a man whose pleasant manner won for him a cordial welcome, and who was received in full fellowship by all our people. This man was A. J. Underwood. He was born in Marion County, Alabama, on the 16th day of August, 1849, where he remained until he had attained the age of twenty two. He was educated at State Springs, Mississippi. As a man and citizen Terrell is better by his coming, and while he is not in the least ostentatious, he is noisy enough whenever any enterprise is suggested that promises satisfactory results. He is one of our most active and successful merchants and enjoys the esteem and confidence of the public. Pressley Childress In the year 1840, month of August Pressley Childress came into existence. This was in Hardin County, Mississippi. He came to Texas in 1857, locating at Sulphur Springs. He acquired his education at Dufferin College, London, when he graduated with honors, having been the only American student to receive a medal. Mr. Childress is one of the prosperous young merchants of the city and is highly esteemed in commercial and social circles. |
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