Tulsa, Oklahoma - History (part 7 of 10)

Tulsa numbers among her prominent business men Charles C. Calvert, Jr., who is president of the Ensign Oil Corporation with offices at 27-29 Nebraska building. He was born at Calvert, Texas, in May, 1882, a son of Charles C. and Hannah (Hughes) Calvert, the former a native of the same town as his son and the latter of Asheville, North Carolina. At an early day the father of Charles C. Calvert,. Sr., went to Texas and there founded the town which bears his name. He was a major in the Texas-Mexican army, being stationed between Texas and Mexico, and he also gained prominence as a successful capitalist. His son received his education in the common schools of Texas and later entered the law department of the University of Tennessee, from which he was graduated in due time. He then became associated with the H. & T. C. and Frisco lines at Denison for a good many years, passing away in October, 1907, at the age of forty-five years. Mrs. Calvert is residing in Denison, Texas.

Charles C. Calvert, Jr., received his education in the schools of Texas and in 1904 graduated from Trinity College at Chocowinity, North Carolina, this school being conducted by Rev. Nicholas C. Hughes, an uncle of our subject. It might be here mentioned that Mrs. Calvert, the mother of Calvert C, Jr., is closely related to Charles Evans Hughes and President Warren G. Harding. Completing his studies, Charles C. Calvert, Jr., went to work for the old Waters Pierce Oil Corporation at Denison and removed with that corporation to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1905. He remained with them until 1908 and then became associated with the Continental Oil Company, with which firm he remained eight years. In 1916 he located in Tulsa as sales manager of the Producers & Refiners Corporation and he performed his duties in a most capable and efficient manner in that connection until on the 4th of February, 1919, he organized the P. & R. Marketing Company, later changing its name to the Ensign Oil Corporation. Since its organization he has served as president and in fact owns all of the stock with the exception of one share. They are producers and marketers, owning thirteen hundred acres in Rogers, Waggoner and Carter counties, Oklahoma, and maintaining offices in Chicago and Kansas City.

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Austa Cardiff and to them two children have been born: Charlotte Louise, whose natal day is the 15th day of February, 1910; and John Charles, born on the 26th of March, 1913.

The religious faith of Mr. Calvert is indicated by his membership in the Episcopal church and his political allegiance is given to the democratic party, having firm belief in the principles of that party as factors in good government. Fraternally he is a member of the Masons, holding membership in "the chapter and council and he is likewise a Woodman of the World. Mr. Calvert possesses keen discernment and broad vision and is a firm believer in Tulsa and its opportunities. He is keenly interested in all that pertains to the material, intellectual, social and moral welfare of his city and is readily conceded a representative citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert reside at 1810 East Archer.

Walter W. Shaw

Walter W. Shaw is connected with one of the most important business enterprises of Tulsa as manager of the bond department of the Exchange Trust Company. He was born in Owego, New York, on the 21st of November, 1880, a son of Charles E. and Ida M. (White) Shaw, both natives of Tioga county, that state, where the father gained prominence as a buckwheat miller, wholesale grocer, coal mine operator and banker. He resided in New York until 1889, when he went to Nebraska, residing in that state until 1897, when he removed to Denver. In 1907 he went to Salina, Kansas, and there operated coal mines until his death on the 27th of September, 1919, at the age of sixty-six years. Mrs. Shaw is living and still makes Salina her place of residence.

Walter W. Shaw is indebted to the schools of Lincoln, Nebraska, Denver, Colorado, and Kansas City, Missouri, for his early education, later entering the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated in law in the year 1902. In the fall of that year he commenced the practice of his profession at Kansas City and after two successful years spent in that city came to Oklahoma and located at Claremore. For eleven years he practiced in Claremore and for two years of that time served as county judge and likewise city attorney. He was nominated for district judge on the republican ticket but was defeated by two hundred and six votes. He had charge of the Taft and Harris forces in the district republican convention of 1912 at Tulsa and was offered nomination for congress. In 1915 he located in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he engaged in the bond business, likewise securing some oil interests, but in [918 he left that city and came to Tulsa to take charge of the bond department of the Exchange Trust Company and also of the Exchange National Bank.

On the 6th of June, 1906, Mr. Shaw was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Bullette and to them two children have been born: Walter W., Jr., whose natal day was the 17th of April, 1907; and Martha Helen, born August 8. 1908. Mrs. Shaw is prominently known in connection with the club and social affairs of Tulsa and is conceded a model mother.

The religious faith of the family is indicated by their membership in the Presbyterian church and they are prominent in all affairs of that organization. Politically Mr. Shaw is a republican and his fraternal affiliations are with the Masons, in which order he has attained the thirty-second degree, and he is a member of Akdar Temple of the Mystic Shrine and of the chapter ; also the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ; Knights of Pythias ; Modern Wood- , men of America; Woodmen of the World, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a Greek letter fraternity. Mr. Shaw is accounted one of the energetic, prosperous and capable business men of Tulsa, always ready to back all worthy and beneficial movements, and possessing the progressive spirit of the times, he accomplishes all that he undertakes.

John Y. Murry

John Y. Murry, attorney at law, largely specializing in corporation practice, was born at Ripley, Mississippi, May 20, 1862. His father, John Y. Murry, a native of Tennessee, went to Mississippi with his parents when but three years of age. He became a physician and was a military surgeon of the Confederate army, having the rank of captain. His professional position was one of prominence in Mississippi for many years and he served as president of the Tri-State Medical Association, comprising the states of Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was prominent in Masonry, serving twice as grand master of the state and being for many years and until his death one of the trustees of the Mississippi Masonic Orphans Home. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church, South, was a recognized leader in Sunday school and church work and was for more than a quarter of a century president of the Tippah County Sunday School Association. The life of a devout Christian man was ended when in 191 5 he passed away. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Miller, was born in eastern Tennessee and was reared in Mississippi. She departed this life in 1910, in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal church, for like her husband she had been a loyal follower of its teachings.

John Y. Murry was one of a family of six children, all of whom are living. He pursued his education in his native state, winning the Bachelor of Philosophy degree upon graduation from the University of Mississippi and afterward pursuing the law course there, which gained for him the LL. B. degree in 1884. He was then admitted to the bar and has practiced since 1889, devoting his attention largely to corporation law. During his residence in Mississippi he concentrated his attention upon civil law, especially upon chancery practice, and following his removal to Oklahoma he has given his time to corporation law and represents large corporate and banking interests in this state. At this time he is a member of the board of directors of the Exchange National Bank of Tulsa. From the beginning of his professional career he was accorded a place in the forefront of the profession by reason of his comprehensive knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence. He prepares his cases with great thoroughness and care and his argument is always sound and logical. Moreover, he is an extremely safe counselor and his professional vision is at all times keen.

In 1887 Mr. Murry was married to Miss Sallie H. Hunt, who was born and reared in Mississippi. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Mary H. Smith, now of Tulsa; T. M. and John Young, both prominent as Tulsa merchants ; and Sarah H., who is in school. The elder daughter, Mrs. Smith, has one child, Allen Murry Smith, and John Young is the father of a son, John Stotts Murry.

Mr. Murry turns to golf for recreation. He belongs to the Beta Beta Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi and is widely known in Masonic circles, having served as deputy grand master in Mississippi and presided as acting grand master of Mississippi at one grand communication of the grand lodge of that state by virtue of his office as deputy in the absence of the grand master. In politics he has always been deeply interested as a supporter of the democratic party and served for a term as a member of the Mississippi legislature, while for ten or twelve years he was secretary of the state senate. While he makes no claim to being an orator in the usually accepted sense of the term, he is a forceful and convincing speaker, and when called back to Mississippi to dedicate the Confederate monument in his home county he delivered an address regarded as one of the most appropriate ever heard there. He has long been liberal in support of church and charitable work and has ever followed the injunction riot to let the left hand know what the right hand doeth but lias given liberally in case of need and without ostentation. He is a lover of the best literature and of music and to these turns for recreation and diversion.

Carl E. Duffield

Carl E. Duffield, senior member of the firm of Duffield & Howard, oil producers, and a member of the Oil State Gasoline Company, is numbered among the well known and progressive young business men of Tulsa. Born in McKean county, Pennsylvania, in June. 1882. he was a son of Lewis C. and Etta (Blakely) Duffield. also natives of that state, where for many years the father occupied a prominent position in oil circles. They were the parents of four 'children: Clarence, Homer, Carl E.. and Hazel. Lewis C. Duffield is now living in Caney, Kansas, and is engaged in producing oil in both that state and < >klahoma. Mrs. Duffield passed away in November, 1891. Later Mr. Duffield married Lois McCurry and to this second marriage two children were born : M^rle and Earl, twins.

In the acquirement of an education Carl E. Duffield attended the common schools of Pennsylvania and in due time entered the University of Ohio. At the same time he worked for his father, driving a team, and after the completion of his studies went on tool work for his father, also doing some outside work. He capably and conscientiouslv performed every duty assigned him and for many vears worked for his father in various capacities, becoming thoroughly familiar with the sawmilling business and agricultural pursuits. In 1905, however, he accompanied his brother to Kansas, and leaving him there, came on to Tulsa, where he purchased a string of tools and began drilling for Charles Page. Since that time he has been active along that line, drilling mostly for himself, and he has been successful in producing in both Tulsa and Osage counties. The Oil State Gasoline Company, of which he is a member, operates a casinghead plant at Jenks and Beggs, and in addition Mr. Duffield is interested in the casinghead plant at Sperry. this state, which is known as the Rotary Gasoline Company. He is a stockholder in the Hinderliter Tool Company and likewise operates a farm or two in the vicinity of Tulsa.

On the 14th of February, iqii, occurred the marriage of Mr. Duffield to Miss Leo Laura Bates and to them one child has been born, namely, Carl E., Jr., whose natal day was the 22A of April, 1920.

Since age conferred upon Mr. Duffield the right of franchise he has been a stanch supporter of the democratic party, having firm belief in the efficacy of its principles as factors in good government. His religious faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. South, and in addition to being superintendent of the Boston Avenue Sunday school he is a member of the board of stewards of the church. He is a member and director of the Young Men's Christian Association and also belongs to the Rotary Club, taking an active interest in the material and moral welfare of Tulsa. Mr. Duffield is a lover of the great out-of-doors and hunting is his favorite form of recreation. He owns a number of fine hunting dogs, bird dogs, English setters and pointers and he has one English setter that has won for three years in succession the all American chicken championship on prairie chickens and has competed throughout the United States. On his farms Mr. Duffield specializes in raising Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorns. In every undertaking with which he is identified he has displayed mature judgment, a spirit of initiative and marked executive ability in controlling his interests. Mr. and Mrs. Duffield reside at No. 1436 South Carson street and he has offices in the Kennedy building, 406-12.

Leonard E. Roberts

Through a period of a decade Leonard E. Roberts has been identified with real estate development in Tulsa and is also one of the oil men of the city. His activities have been a source of improvement and development here as well as a source of individual' profit. His sound judgment and enterprise characterize his work at all times and he is steadily pushing forward toward the goal of success. He was born in Whitesboro, Texas, November 13, 1879, a son of William D. and Mary E. (Smithers) Roberts, who were natives of Virginia. In young manhood the father went to Texas and was a traveling salesman, representing cotton gin machinery. He traveled in Oklahoma in the early days and has intimate knowledge of the state during the period of its pioneer development.

Leonard E. Roberts obtained a public school education in his native city and when fifteen years of age began to earn his living by working in a drug and book store. He afterward entered the Railway Mail Service, with which he was connected for eight years, but was constantly watchful of opportunities for advancement and at length began building and selling medium priced homes at Fort Worth, Texas. He made substantial advance in that business and in 1910 removed to Oklahoma City, where he remained for about a year and then came to Tulsa. Here he owned the Lyric Theater for a short time, but afterward again engaged in building and selling homes, developing Stonebreaker Heights and Maple Ridge. In 191 7 he became associated with L. C. Wells in the building of Hotel Miami at Miami, Oklahoma, which is the finest hotel of its size in the state. On, the completion of this undertaking he again took up his abode in Tulsa, resumed his building operations and in 1919 erected the fine Roberts building, to which he built an addition in 1920. It is one of the thoroughly modern' office buildings of the city, an added attraction to Tulsa's architectural adornment. From this property he derives a very substantial annual income and is also successfully engaged in the oil business.

At Forth Worth, Texas, Mr. Roberts was married to Miss Theodosia Primm, a daughter of St. John and Mary Primm, and they have become the parents of Roslyn, who is a very talented little daughter. Mr. Roberts has membership in Delta Lodge, No. 425, A. F. & A. M., and has attained the thirty-second degree in the Scottish Rite in Oklahoma Consistory, No. 1, A. A. S. R., at Guthrie. He likewise belongs to Akdar Temple of the Mystic Shrine and is active as a member of the Patrol. He has membership in Elks Lodge, No. 946, and is ever a loyal follower of the teachings and purposes of these fraternities. His political support is given to the democratic party, with, which he has been allied since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, but he does not seek nor desire political office, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his business affairs, which have been of a most substantial and profitable character.

One of the substantial and progressive business men of Tulsa and Sand Springs i's A. Thomas W. Kerr, vice president and general manager of the Kerr Glass Factories, located at the latter place. He is a native of San Francisco, California, where he was born in September, 1888, a son of Alexander II. and Amanda (Alison) Kerr, both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. The father went to Idaho as a young man and there operated a ranch for a short time, later removing to California and thence to Oregon, in which state he resided for some years. Locating in Portland he engaged in the wholesale grocery business as a member of the firm of Wadhams & Kerr Brothers and he still devotes some time to that business. In 1903, however, he removed from Portland to Kansas and established a glass factory at Altoona, with sales offices at Portland and subsequently removed those offices to Chicago. In 1915 he moved his manufacturing interests to Sand Springs, Oklahoma, building a fine plant and there engages in the manufacture of fruit jars and preserve glasses, doing an extensive business all over the United States and Canada. He also operates a lamp chimney plant under the firm name of Kerr, Hubbard & Kelly, this being entirely separate from his other enterprise. During the World war Mr. Kerr served as a dollar-a-year man, being special assistant to Secretary Houston. In the spring of 1919 he took up permanent residence in Los Angeles, California, maintaining an office there, from which he directs his business in Oklahoma. Mrs. Kerr is also living and is a prominent woman in the social and club circles of Los Angeles.

In the acquirement of an education A. Thomas W. Kerr attended the private schools of Portland, Oregon, and in 1907 entered Harvard, from which university he was graduated with the class of 1910, with the A. B. degree. He at once became associated with his father in business, having charge of a department in the Kerr Glass Factories and his business ability was such as to win him constant promotion, until he became vice president and secretary of the business. He is also a partner in the Kerr, Hubbard & Kelly factory. The dominant characteristics of Mr. Kerr are pluck, energy and perseverance and by reason of his close application and thoroughness he has reached the creditable place that he occupies.

On the 23d of February, 1918, Mr. Kerr was united in marriage .to Miss Alice Marian Smith, a daughter of Milton W. and Alice (Sweet) Smith, natives of Portland, Oregon. Her father is a prominent attorney in that city. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr one child, Jean J., has been born. Her natal day was the 18th of October, 1919.

Mr. Kerr gives his political endorsement to the republican party and at all times keeps well informed concerning the vital questions and issues of the day. but political preferment has no attraction for him. He finds his satisfaction and interest in the upbuilding of his business and his close application and thoroughness constitute the important elements in his prosperity. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons and Elks and his religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. As a prominent and successful business man and one interested in the development and improvement of his community, Mr. Kerr holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Petroleum Club, University Club and Country Club. In addition to his factory connections he is a stockholder in Wadhams & Kerr Brothers, wholesale grocers of Portland. At all times Mr. Kerr has borne his part in the progress and development of the community and like his father he possesses keen discernment and broad vision. Although the factories are located at Sand Springs Mr. and Mrs. Kerr make their home at 1812 South Cheyenne, Tulsa.

James H. Sykes

The roster of the bar of Tulsa county includes the name of James H. Sykes, who has made for himself a distinct vantage place as one of the representative lawyers engaged in practice in the city of Tulsa and whose law business in connection with Indian titles is now conceded to be larger than that of any other lawyer in the state. He maintains his office headquarters in the Robinson building.

Mr. Sykes was born at Morristown, Hamblen county, Tennessee, on the 5th of January, 1887, and is a son of Joshua J. and Alice (Burnett) Sykes. In earlier years Joshua J. Sykes was actively identified with navigation interests on the Tennessee river and later he became a prosperous farmer in Hamblen county, Tennessee, where he remained until 1910, when he came to Oklahoma and obtained land in the vicinity of Broken Arrow, Tulsa county. He is one of the progressive exponents of agricultural industry in this section of the state and continues as a prominent and honored citizen. His wife passed to the life eternal on the 31st of December, 1914, at the age of fifty-six years : her father was a pioneer clergyman of the Baptist church in Tennessee.

The early educational discipline of James H. Sykes was obtained in the public schools of Tennessee, and in 1899 he was matriculated in Emory & Henry College, at Emory, Virginia, where he pursued his higher academic studies until 1901. Thereafter he was employed by the Southern Express Company and was promoted to the position of auditor in its offices at Chattanooga, Tennessee. This position he retained one year and in the meanwhile he attended the night classes in the law department of Chattanooga University, in which institution he completed in one year the prescribed three years' course, and at the end passed the bar examination with the highest markings ever recorded in the state of Tennessee. He received his degree of Bachelor of Laws in the year 1905 and after a brief period of practice in the city of Chattanooga he came to Oklahoma in 1906 and established himself in the practice of his profession at Tulsa. His technical ability and forceful personality brought him into favorable consideration in connection with public affairs in the new commonwealth, and in 1912 he was made the democratic nominee for representative of the third district of Oklahoma in the United States congress. In this connection he had the distinction of being the only democrat to carry Tulsa county, the district, however, giving a vote that brought victory to his opponent. Hon. J. S. Davenport of Vinita. As a forceful and effective campaign speaker Mr." Sykes stumped the state in the campaigns of 1909, 1912 and 1916, but impaired health prevented his similar participation in the presidential campaign of 1920. In 1914 he was elected a representative of Tulsa county in the state legislature and in this office he made an excellent record of loyal and effective service in behalf of his constituent district and of wise general legislation. He was specially interested in the support of measures pertaining to oil and gas production and the support of the various charities of the state and he introduced and ably championed a number of important bills within the period of his service in the legislature. Mr. Sykes is an active and popular member of the Tulsa County Bar Association and the Oklahoma State Bar Association. lie has achieved unequivocal success in the work of his profession, and in this connection it is interesting to record that he is a cousin of the distinguished New York attorney, Martin W. Littleton. His practice is one of broad scope and importance in connection with Indian titles, as well as in connection with oil and gas production interests and probate matters. Mr. Sykes is a loyal booster of his home city and state, is liberal and progressive in his civic attitude, and gives support to worthy charities and benevolences and church work, with a high sense of personal stewardship.

November 18, 1903, recorded the marriage of Mr. Sykes to Miss Carrie Morgan of Flintstone, Georgia, and her death occurred November 2j, 1906. She is survived by one daughter, Carrie Brycea.

Benjamin O. Angel

Among those successfully active in the real estate field of Tulsa is Benjamin O. Angel, who came to this state from North Carolina, his birth having occurred in Franklin, November 29, 1874, his parents being Andrew and Margaret Angel, who were also natives of Franklin, where the father followed the occupation of farming and where he was also very active in church and Sunday school work.

In his boyhood Benjamin O. Angel attended the country schools, spending his youth on the home farm, where he early became familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He learned, too, the valuable lessons concerning the worth of industry and perseverance. Leaving home at the age of twenty years he made his way to Oklahoma territorv, where he became a cow-puncher, riding the range in Oklahoma and in Texas for a period of eleven years, being associated with J. W. Weaver, a prominent rancher of Mud Creek near Duncan, Oklahoma. In 1912 Mr. Angel went to Seattle, Washington, and engaged in the transfer business for three years, but in 1915 returned to Oklahoma City, and established an insurance agency, there remaining one year. He spent the succeeding year in various towns of the state and in the latter part of 1916 came to Tulsa, where he became interested in the White Angel Real Estate Company, operating under that name until 191 7, when the firm of B. O. Angel & Company was formed for the conduct of a real estate business. They build their own homes, draw their own plans and do their own construction work and through the intervening period a profitable business has been carried on by this firm, while their efforts have also constituted an element in general progress and improvement. Mr. Angel is also engaged in the oil business, operating in the Nowata and other fields.

In 1905 there was celebrated the marriage of Benjamin O. Angel and Miss Margaret Nichols, a daughter of Oren and Amanda Nichols. Her father removed from Arkansas to Oklahoma and has large landed interests in this state. He was one of the pioneers of Stephen county and is a foremost resident of Duncan and vicinity. Both Mr. and Mrs. Angel belong to the First Baptist . church of Tulsa, in the work of which they take a helpful part. Mr. Angel also cooperated heartily in all war activities and has always stood for those interests which contribute to public progress and improvement. His political support is given to the democratic party, but he has no desire for public office. He belongs to the Real Estate Exchange and his interests center in the development of his business, which has been carefully directed and has brought him substantial returns. He is also a Mason, belonging to Tulsa Lodge, No. 71, A. F. & A. M.

William A. Vandever

Enterprise and progressiveness have caused William A. Vandever to carry his labors into new fields, to seek undeveloped opportunities and to reach the goal of success by carving out paths that no others have followed. Tulsa has benefited by the efforts of Mr. Vandever, who is a most alert, wide-awake and progressive merchant, possessing both initiative and determination. He was born at Irving, Montgomery county, Illinois, May 24, 1874, a son of William C. and Sarah E. (Grantham) Vandever. His grandfather in the paternal line was Dr. Aaron S. Vandever, who was born in Kentucky and who became a pioneer physician of Vandalia, Illinois, when that city was the capital of the state. He afterward removed to Springfield when the capital was changed and was closely associated with the pioneer development of the Mississippi valley, while in the line of his chosen profession he won distinction as a skilled physician and surgeon of that period. At the time of the Civil war he enlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Regiment and served until he sustained injuries from which he died. His son, William C. Vandever, was born in Vandalia, Fayette county, Illinois, in 185 1, and acquired his early education in the public schools of his native state. In his youth he learned and followed the cooper's trade and continued to devote his attention to work of that character until his retirement from active business in 1905. In early manhood he wedded Sarah E. Grantham, who was born in Irving, Montgomery county, Illinois, in 1853, a daughter of Isaiah and Margaret (Mann) Grantham, both of whom were representatives of old pioneer families of Illinois. Mrs. William C. Vandever, who survives her husband, is now residing at Irving, Illinois. She is a loyal member of the Christian church, as was also her husband. His political allegiance was given to the democratic party. To him and his wife were born five sons and five daughters.

William A. Vandever, who was second in order of birth in the family, attended the public schools of his native town until he was through high school. He started out in the business world when a youth of fifteen by securing a clerkship in a dry goods store of Irving, being thus employed for four years. When twenty years of age he went to St. Louis and became connected with the Grand Leader, one of the largest mercantile establishments of the city. Later he occupied a similar position with the firm of D. Crawford & Company of St. Louis, and after a few years in the silks and dress goods departments, he was advanced to the position of buyer for the linen, wash dress goods and lining departments. He occupied that position of responsibility until 1903, when he resigned and made his way to the Indian Territory, desirous of becoming identified with the development of this section of the country, which was entering upon an era of rapid and successful growth. On the 10th of February, 1013, he took up his abode in Tahlequah, the present judicial center of Cherokee county, Oklahoma, and afterwards he became associated with Benjamin C. Beane, in organizing a firm for the conduct of a retail dry goods business.

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They opened the establishment under the name of the Boston Store, and in 1904 they removed to the young but thriving little city of Tulsa, which at that time had a population of about thirty-eight hundred. Here they organized the Beane-Vandever Dry Goods Company, and although they began business on a minor scale, trade steadily increased, becoming one of gratifying proportions. After a few years Mr. Beane sold his interest to the Vandever Brothers, who have since been in control of what is today a most substantial business, carried on under the firm name of the Vandever Dry Goods Company. The store is thoroughly modern in its equipment and appointment and is broad in its scope. An extensive stock is carried in the various departments and the highest standards are maintained in the conduct of the trade. There are few dry goods stores in the state that can compare with this establishment, which is a monument to the enterprise and progressive spirit of William A. Vandever and his brother. Aside from his commercial interest he is a director in many banks and financial institutions and at all times his judgment is recognized as sound, his discriminations keen and his enterprise unfaltering. He is closely associated with movements that have to do with the development of trade and commerce and with the upbuilding of the city. He is active as a director of the Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Traffic Association and the Retail Merchants Association. He is likewise a member of the Rotary Club.

On the 25th of July, 1900. Mr. Vandever was united in marriage to Miss Mame C. Delmore, who was born in Boone county, Missouri. Fraternally be is connected with Tulsa Lodge, No. 71, A. F. & A. M., also with Tulsa Chapter, No. 52, R. A. M. He is ex-president of the Oklahoma State Retail Merchants Association, was twice president of the Retail Merchants Association of Tulsa and was president of the Rotary Club from June 12, 1917, to June 12, 1918. He was also active in the World war work, and was instrumental in bringing several railroads through to Tulsa. He is an enthusiastic worker for civic betterment and a liberal contributor to every worthy cause that is put forth in the name of charity or religion. He holds to high standards and recognizes hi? duties and obligations in every relation of life. Coming to the southwest and casting in his lot with the early residents of Tulsa, he has been a contributing factor to the upbuilding and progress of the city, and is today numbered among its most prominent and representative men.

Clifton T. Everett

Clifton T. Everett entered the First National Bank in February. 1918, with considerable business experience and has since been advanced to the position of assistant vice president. He was born on a farm in Carroll county, Missouri, May 1, 1888. His father, William Albion Everett, was born in Virginia and in his childhood days became a resident of Missouri, where for many years he followed farming. He now lives in Tulsa and is engaged in the real estate business. His religious faith is that of the Baptist church and fraternally he is connected with the Masons. He wedded Mary Summers, who was born at Westplains. Missouri.

Their only child is Clifton T. Everett, who attended the public schools of Missouri to the age of fifteen years and afterward became a student in a high school at Oklahoma City. He started out in the business world as an employe in a clerical position with the Rock Island Railroad Company, with which he remained for two years in Oklahoma City and in 1908 he removed to Tulsa, where he became identified with the lumber business in connection with his father. A year later he entered the employ of the Clarke & Bates Lumber Company at Kansas City, acting as assistant manager for the firm at Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Subsequently he spent a year and a half as bookkeeper with the wholesale grocery house of Ratcliff-Sanders Company at Tulsa and on the expiration of that period was advanced to the position of manager of the credit department and made secretary-treasurer of the company, having charge of the east Oklahoma territory. He continued to act in that capacity until February, 1918, when he entered the First National Bank in charge of the credit department. He was afterward made assistant cashier and later was advanced to the assistant vice presidency, in which official connection he continues to the present time.

In 1913 Mr. Everett was married to Miss Elsa Probst, a daughter of George C. Probst, a native of Indiana, now an oil producer in Tulsa. Mr. and Mrs'. Everett have one son, Clifton T., Jr., now five years of age. Mr. Everett is well known in Masonic circles, belonging to Delta Lodge, No. 425, A. F. & A. M., also to the York Rite bodies, including Oklahoma Consistory, No. 1, A. A. S. R., of Guthrie. He has likewise crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of Akdar Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He assisted in organizing the First Credit Men's Association, of which he was the first treasurer and later vice president. He succeeded to the presidency upon the resignation of the incumbent in that office and he was also elected a member of the board of directors. He is likewise a director of the Retail Merchants' Association and is serving as treasurer of that body. He was very active in all war work and has ever stood for patriotic support of those interests which make for higher ideals and for continuous progress in citizenship.

Askel J. Polin, owner of the Polin Tire Service of Tulsa, was born in Kiev. Russia, April 20, 1882, his parents being Jacob and Ethel Polin, the former a wholesale grain merchant, who died when his son Askel was but eleven years of age.

The boy was thus thrown upon his own resources and there were two sisters and two younger brothers in the family. He had to look after his mother and younger sister, aiding in their support, and his educational opportunities were very limited. He learned something of the grain trade from his father and was but twelve years of age when he came to the United States, working for money to pay his passage. He landed at Philadelphia, where he became a shirt-maker, working eighteen hours per day and receiving a wage of but two dollars and a half per week in the employ of the Seiler Brothers Shirt Manufacturing Company. From this meagre sum, however, he managed to save a few dollars and went to Cripple Creek, Colorado, which at that time was a wide open mining town. There he engaged in the junk business and also worked to some extent in the mines. He then began dealing in horses, training fancy show ring horses for exhibit. He afterward established a livery business at Colorado Springs and his next venture in the business world was made as proprietor of a shoe store at Victor, Colorado. In this last undertaking he was quite successful and in fact his course was one of steady progress at all times. On leaving Victor he went to Goldfield, Nevada, where he operated most profitably in the mines for a time, but lost all that he had saved in a single day. In 1900 he returned eastward as far as Muskogee. ( )klahoma, and there engaged in the oil business but again lost his savings. Starting out anew with undiminished courage and unfaltering spirit he secured a clerkship in the shoe department of the Graham Sykes Department Store, being thus employed for three years. He also had charge of the automobiles belonging to the company and while driving noted that the United States tires were in use for eleven thousand miles, and gave splendid service. This decided him to go into the tire business and he became identified with the John Lombard Tire Company of Muskogee, as a salesman. Later he came to Tulsa and engaged in the sale of United States tires. He sold more tires than any other dealer and for three years conducted a most extensive business of this character. When he began the business he walked from one prospective customer to another, afterward used a bicycle in making his rounds and finally obtained a small car. while today he is the owner of several of the best motor cars on the market. He gives his entire attention to the tire business, which is conducted under the name of the Polin Tire Service. He started in business in Tulsa with a cash capital of twenty-five dollars and today is one of the wealthy men of the city, the secret of his success lying in his unfaltering enterprise, his thorough reliability and his indefatigable energy.

Mr. Polin was married in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Miss Sadie Stern, a native of Xew Bedford, Massachusetts, and a daughter of Jacob Stern, engaged in merchandising in that place. Mr. and Mrs. Polin have one child. Jack, and Mrs. Polin is very active in the social circles and women's clubs of Tulsa. Mr. Polin belongs to the Ad Club, to the Young Men's Christian Association and to the Masonic fraternity, his membership being in Delta Lodge, No. 425, A. F. & A. M., while in the Consistory at McAlester he has attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite and is also a Noble of Akdar Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Tulsa. He is much interested in the order and is a man of kindly purpose and charitable spirit. He belongs also to the Chamber of Commerce and to the Automobile Club and was active in war when the country needed the aid of all of her loyal sons. During his boyhood days in Colorado Mr. Polin was famous as a bicycle rider, making a notable record on a century run. lie has always been a lover of fine horses and this is perhaps his hobby, if he can be said to have one. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to the LTiited States, for in the land of opportunity he has made steady progress, his ability and industry bringing him steadily to the front.

One of the well known and progressive young business men of Tulsa is Edward P.. McFarlin, manager of the production department of the McMan Oil Company and also assistant treasurer, stockholder and director of the company. He was born near Waxahachie, Texas, on the nth of September. 1886, a son of Edward P. and M. Isabelle (Runolds) McFarlin, the former a native of Texas and the latter of Missouri. The father has devoted his entire attention to farming and is now operating a farm near Seymour, Texas. Mrs. McFarlin passed away in November, 1920.

Edward B. McFarlin was reared and received his education in Texas. After putting his textbooks aside he engaged in the hardware business for some time and later organized a company, having charge of a chain of seven stores distributed throughout Texas. From 1905 to 1912 he was active in the conduct of that business but sold in the latter year, becoming associated with the McMan Oil Company, with which company he has since been identified. He has devoted every energy to acquiring a thorough knowledge of the business and has risen to his present position as the result of his own determined effort. He started in the oil business when the company had less than a dozen wells and with the business he has expanded until today he is, because of his spirit of initiative and executive ability, manager of the production department of the company, as well as assistant treasurer, a stockholder and a director. The company produces in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas and in addition operates several casinghead gasoline plants. R. M. McFarlin, an uncle of our subject, is the owner of the McMan Oil Company.

On November 11, 1908, occurred the marriage of Mr. McFarlin and Miss Myrtle Rhea, and to them two children have been born : Robert B., whose natal day was the 9th of September, 1909, and John Rhea, born April 6, 1913.

The political endorsement of Mr. Farlin is given to the republican party and he is well informed concerning the vital questions and issues of the day, but political preferment has had no attraction for him. He finds his satisfaction and interest in the upbuilding of his business and his close application and thoroughness constitute the important element in his prosperity. His fraternal affiliation is with the Masonic order, in which he has attained the thirty-second degree and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. In his boyhood days Mr. McFarlin engaged in cattle punching for many years and he is now in possession of some valuable ranch property in Texas. Both Mr. and Mrs. McFarlin are well known in Tulsa and have innumerable friends, who find their home at 1630 South Elwood avenue, a haven of hospitality. Mr. McFarlin maintains offices on the fifth floor of the Drew building.

Walter J. Atkins

Walter J. Atkins, vice president of the Dresser Oil Company, and thus actively interested in the oil industry in Oklahoma, was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, January 13. 1892, a son of J. G. and Mary (McDermott) Atkins, who were likewise natives of the Keystone state, where the father was well known as an oil man. He was a representative of one of the old families of New York and passed away in the year 1908. To him and his wife were born three children, two of whom are living.

Walter J. Atkins attended the St. Bernard's parochial school in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and afterwards was a student in the Westbrook Academy at Olean, New York. He started out in the business world as an employe of the Erie Railroad at Bradford and in 1908 he was transferred to Baltimore, Maryland, while in 1909 his railroad duties called him to New York. In the following year he left the employ of the railroad company and secured a position in the First National Bank of Bradford, there continuing until 191 1. when he resigned to become purchasing agent in the department of public grounds and buildings of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, thus occupying a government position for about a year. In 1912, however, he returned to the First National Bank of Bradford, where he continued until 1916, when he accepted a position with Spar- row. Harvey & Company, certified public accountants of New York. Each change in his business connection marked a forward step, bringing him broader experience and valuable knowledge that has been of use to him in his later activities. He became private secretary to C. K. Dresser of Bradford. Pennsylvania, in July, 19185 at the time Mr. Dresser was active in organizing the Dresser Oil Company. Mr. Atkins was elected vice president and general manager and so continues to the present time. He removed to Tulsa in 1919 and from this point has since directed the activities of the company in Oklahoma. He is also assistant secretary and treasurer of the Malta & McConnellsville Gas Company of Malta, Ohio, and is one of the directors of the Cumberland Torpedo Company of Winchester, Kentucky.

On the 26th of September, 1914, Mr. Atkins was married to Miss Wilda Kenemuth of Bradford, Pennsylvania, and to them has been born one son, Walter James. Jr. The parents are communicants of the Catholic church and Mr. Atkins belongs to the Elks lodge at Bradford, Pennsylvania. He also has membership with the Knights of Columbus at Bradford, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Petroleum Club of Tulsa.

Walter Kxight Campbell

Among the enterprising and successful business men of Tulsa is Walter Knight Campbell, who has been connected with various enterprises in this vicinity since the spring of 1916. A native of Washington, Indiana, his birth occurred there on August nth, 1878, a son of James M. and Ella M. Campbell.

In the acquirement of an education Walter Knight Campbell attended the schools of Lima, Ohio, and after graduating from the high school there made his initial step into the business world. For some time he was interested in the oil and oil well supplies business and then in the spring of 1904 removed to Kansas, locating in Peru, where for two years he was employed with the National Supply Company. In January. 1906, he launched into business on his own account, organizing the Beeler & Campbell Supply Company, of which he became president and general manager, and being a man of keen business discernment and sound judgment won for himself and the company a substantial amount of success. He disposed of that business in the spring of 1916, coming to Tulsa as pipe line and production superintendent for the Chanute Refining Company and while in that connection he discovered anticline at Garber and leasing what is now known as Garber Field made the first location there, locating the Hoy well in 191 7. Some time later he helped organize the Economy Oil & Refining Company and after one year's operation this company was sold to the Producers & Refiners Company. Subsequently he organized the Western Oil Corporation, of which he has been president ever since. The affairs of the company have greatly prospered under the capable guidance of Mr. Campbell, for he is an astute business man with marked executive ability.

In Lima, Ohio, on the 17th of January, 1900, Mr. Campbell was united in marriage to Miss Grayce Russell, a daughter of William Russell, and to them two children have been born: James Edward and Dorothy J. Mrs. Campbell is well known in the social and club circles of Tulsa and is recognized as a woman of great strength of character, a model mother and a delightful hostess.

The political allegiance of Mr. Campbell has always been given the republican party and it is well known that he is a stalwart champion of any cause which it espouses. He has never had any desire for political preferment as a reward for party fealty, preferring to devote his whole attention to his business interests. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church and fraternally he is identified with the Masons, being an exemplary member of that order. Socially he is a member of the Tulsa Pet Club and the Country Club. His standing as a citizen is firm and broad and in his adopted city it may consistently be said that the number of his friends is to be gauged by that of his acquaintances.

Dr. Charles Arthur Furrow, an eminent representative of the dental profession at Tulsa and widely known throughout the country by reason of the postgraduate courses which he holds in the instruction of representatives of the profession on removable restorations, was born March n, 1883, in Troy, Ohio, a son of Elisha H. and Elizabeth ( Leflfel ) Furrow. The father, a native of Columbus, Ohio, is a nurseryman and florist, who at the time of the Civil war put aside all business and personal considerations and enlisted in the Fortyfourth Ohio Infantry, serving for four years in this connection as a member of the Union army. He afterward went to Kansas, where he homesteaded and engaged in cattle raising. On the second day of the opening of Oklahoma territory, in 1889, he took up his abode near Guthrie, and soon afterward established greenhouses and a nursery, now having the largest enterprise of this kind in the southwest. He is a most active and progressive man and has so directed his business that it today exceeds all others of similar nature in this section of the country. Since attaining his majority he has voted with the republican party and his religious faith is found in his loyal adherence to the Christian church.

Charles A. Furrow obtained a public and high school education, and prompted by the same patriotic spirit that caused his father to join the Union army, he endeavored to enlist for service in the Spanish-American war. His age, however, was prohibitive : but he obtained special permission from Governor C. M. Barnes to enlist in Captain Capon's company of Rough Riders as a musician. Illness, however, prevented his going with his regiment and later he served for a year with the Eighth United States Cavalry Band at Port au Prince, Cuba. He was then transferred to the United States Transport McClellan as mastei at arms and rendered valuable aid to his country in that connection.

At length Dr. Furrow took up his abode in Guthrie and began the study of dentistry under the direction of his brother, W. E. Furrow, while in 1902 he entered the Kansas City Dental College, from which he was graduated in 1905. In Kjo6 he practiced in Guthrie and in 1907 engaged in practice in Kansas City, where he entered upon postgraduate work. In 1912 he began pratice at Cushing in connection with his brother, M. B. Furrow, and in 1914 he removed to Tulsa. Since 19 12 he has been specializing in fixed and removable bridge work and full dentures. He has taken extensive postgraduate work and in 1914 he became associated with Dr. B. L. Shobe, then of Tulsa, who originated the plan to hold postgraduate clinics for the state dental societies. In this connection Dr. Furrow ilow goes all over the United States, conducting special postgraduate classes under the auspices of the state dental societies and his superior skill and ability and comprehensive knowledge well qualify him for the important work of this character which he is now doing. Such courses offer the ideal solution of professional advancement. With classes limited, with discussions informal in character, permitting no point to remain obscure, the student grasps the difficult theories necessary to the working out of a certain technique, and skillful handicraft follows as a natural result, making possible the rendering of the science upon which the principles are based. Appreciation of the value of these postgraduate clinics has come to Dr. Furrow from all parts of the country. Moreover, he is associate professor and special lecturer on crown and bridge work of the Kansas City Western Dental College. He belongs to the Tulsa Dental Society, is a past president of the Northern District Dental Society of Oklahoma and also belongs to the State Dental Society. He has held clinics at the National Dental Society meetings - an honor and opportunity that are accorded to few.

On the 18th of November, 1905, in Guthrie, Dr. Furrow was married to Miss Hazel Mae Lowrie, who was born in Rockford, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas J. Lowrie. who went to Redfield. South Dakota, and became a prominent and wealthy landowner of that section. Dr. and Mrs. Furrow have one daughter, Lawrene Evelyn.

During the World war Dr. Furrow was a first lieutenant of the Dental Corps of the Oklahoma National Guard. Politically he is a republican, where national questions and issues are involved but casts a local independent ballot. He belongs to Union Lodge, No. 111. A. F. & A. at Cushing, is a Consistory Mason of Guthrie and a member of Akdar Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Tulsa. He is greatly interested in music and figures prominently in musical circles, becoming one of the organizers of the male chorus of Tulsa, of which he is the vice president. He turns to hunting and fishing for recreation, greatly enjoying outdoor sports of this character, but never allows anything to interfere with the faithful performance of his professional duties and in his chosen field has gained distinction and prominence. He was one of the first to specialize on crown and removable bridge work and his high standing in his profession is shown in the fact that each year he has conducted postgraduate courses, keeping constantly in touch with the most advanced scientific research, investigation and discovery.

Warren G. Guiss

Warren G. Guiss, secretary of the McMan Oil and Gas Company, with offices in the Drew building, was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 22, 188.1, a son of John and Susan (Fry) Guiss. His parents were both natives of that state, where the father was successfully engaged in the mercantile business until about 1905, when he retired. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served one year and his death occurred in November, 1920, at the advanced age of eighty-one years. Mrs. Guiss is living and makes her home at New Washington, < >hio.

Warren G. Guiss was reared and educated in Ohio and after completing the Washington high school course entered Heidelberg University. After graduating from that institution he taught school for two years and then removing to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, took a commercial course and as a result entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad for one and one-half years. In 1905 he came west and locating at Bartlesville, then in Indian Territory, secured work in the office of J. S. Glenn, junior member of the firm of Barnsdale & Glenn. In 1907 he removed with Mr. Glenn to Tulsa, remaining in his employ until, upon the death of the former, he became secretary of the Pulaski Oil Company. After four years in that business he resigned to take charge of the office of the McMan Oil Company and became active in that connection in 1913. His executive ability was soon recognized and some time later he was made secretary of the company, a position he still holds. He is accounted one of the energetic, prosperous and capable business men of the town, a stanch supporter of all worthy and beneficial movements, and a general favorite among those with whom he has come into contact.

Although Mr. Guiss is a stanch supporter of the republican party he has never been a seeker for personal preferment in public affairs, preferring to devote his whole attention to his business interests. Fraternally he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He has thoroughly identified his interests with those of the community and can be counted upon to do his part in furthering the public welfare.

Tulsa has a long list of capable physicians, men whose thorough training well qualified them for the active and responsible duties of the profession and in this connection Chauncey M. Gillespie is well known, becoming a resident of Tulsa in 1918. He was born in Belfast, Ireland, May 4, 1879, his parents being Robert and Katherine (Watters) Gillespie, both of whom were natives of the beautiful Emerald isle, where the father was a missionary of the Presbyterian church. He went abroad in missionary work, spending thirty-five years in India. Both he and his wife have passed away, leaving a family of eight children.

Dr. Gillespie of this review pursued his education in a boarding school of London, England, and later in the University of Edinburgh. Coming to the. United States in 1904, and wishing to enter upon a professional career he finished at Loyola University of Chicago and won his M. D. degree in 1910, having devoted four years to medical studies. Since February, 1918, he has resided in Tulsa, where he has gained a large general practice.

On July 4, 1910, Dr. Gillespie was married to Miss Alexis F. Bisen of Whiting, Indiana. They are members of the Holy Family Roman Catholic church. Dr. Gillespie is identified with the Knights of Columbus. He was secretary of the board of health at Whiting, Indiana, when America entered the World war and volunteered for service but was not accepted. He belongs to the Tulsa County, Oklahoma State and American Medical Associations.

Frank E. Perkins

Frank E. Perkins, oil producer of Tulsa, was born in Venango county, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1870, a son of Nelson and Martha (Black) Perkins, who were natives of Canada and came to the United States in 1867. The father settled in Pennsylvania and became an oil producer of that state, continuing in the business there until 1915, when he came to Tulsa, where he and his wife are now living retired, making their home at No. 2506 East Eighth street.

Frank E. Perkins was reared and educated in Venango county, Pennsylvania, and at Bradford, that state, and when his textbooks were put aside went into the oil business, spending twenty-five years with the Jennings interests, oil producers of Pittsburgh. In 1910 he removed to Texas, where he purchased a ranch and operated that place, being engaged in general farming and the production of fruit and also stock raising. After three years residence at San Antonio, Texas, he came to Tulsa and accepted the position of vice president and general manager of the Quaker Oil & Gas Company, serving as such until 1915, when he became identified with the Tidal Oil Company, with which he was associated until 1919. At that date he began to devote his entire time to his own interests in Okmulgee, Pawnee. Osage and other fields, with offices in the Kennedy building. His affairs have been wisely and profitably conducted, and he not only derives a substantial income from his Texas ranch but also from oil production in the mid-continent field.

In July, 1893, Air. Perkins was married to Miss Elizabeth L. Quigley, a daughter of David and Anna Quigley, natives of Ireland, who came to the new world in early life, settling in Butler county, Pennyslvania, where the father became an oil producer, there residing until his death, which occurred in 1908, while his wife survived until 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins have become parents of two children: Lillian, the wife of L. B. Holt, a resident of Cleveland, Oklahoma; and Margaret H., the wife of H. H. Taylor, living in the Lorton apartments in Tulsa.

Mr. Perkins is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees and politically is a democrat, while his religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. The principles which have ever governed his conduct are such as will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny, and he has at all times commanded the respect and goodwill of those with whom business and social relations have brought him in contact.

Chesley C. Herndox

Chesley C. Herndon, vice president and counsel of Skelly Oil Company with offices in the Unity building, is associated with one of the leading business interests in Tulsa. He was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on the 26th of August, 1886, a son of Thomas and Laura (Coleman), Herndon, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter of Tennessee. The ancestors in both paternal and maternal lines were early residents of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina, being among the well known families of those states. Thomas Herndon served for four years in the Confederate army during the Civil war, being captain of Company L, Fourteenth Tennessee Infantry. He participated in many of the important battles of the conflict and during one engagement in which he was shot through the leg and hip, was so disabled that he could not escape and was taken prisoner, being confined on Johnson's Island for a period of fourteen months, at the termination of which time he was exchanged. At the close of hostilities he returned to Tennessee and locating in Clarksville engaged in the leaf tobacco business, which he followed for many years. At the time of his death in 1918 he was residing in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a daughter. Mrs. Herndon is still making her home there.

The public schools of Clarksville. Tennessee, afforded Chesley C. Herndon a preliminary education, which was later continued in Paducah, Kentucky, and then in due time he enrolled as a student in Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennessee, and was graduated in law from that institution with the class of 1909.

The following year he spent in practicing his profession at Nashville and then removed to Chickasha, Oklahoma, where after practicing for three years, he was appointed first assistant United States attorney by Woodrow Wilson and removed to Muskogee, this state. After serving one and one-half years in that capacity he resigned to remove to Tulsa and to engage there in the practice of the law. Later he retired again from the practice in order to aid in the organization of Skelly Oil Company. He was successful in that undertaking and upon the organization of that company in 1919 became its vice president and counsel, a position he still holds.

In September of the year 1912 Mr. Herndon was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Dunn of Garden City, Kansas. Her parents were James M. and Alta (Lewis) Dunn and they removed from Illinois to western Kansas in 1885, locating in Garden City. There the father passed away in November, 191 7. Mrs. Dunn is still living. Eight children were born to their union, seven of whom are living, one of them being Judge Jesse J. Dunn, former supreme court justice of Oklahoma. For six years he held that office, part of the time serving as chief justice, and in 1913 he tendered his resignation and removed to California, where he is now engaged in practicing law at Oakland. Judge Dunn has many friends throughout Oklahoma, in which state he is prominently known and highly respected. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Herndon two children have been born: Alta Ethel, whose birth occurred in April, 1914, and who passed away in November, 1917; and Laura Gertrude, born in July, 1916.

Mr. Herndon gives his political endorsement to the democratic party, having firm belief in the efficacy of the principles of that party as factors in good government. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons, of which order he is an exemplary member, belonging to the blue lodge and chapter. The religious faith of the family is that of the Methodist Episcopal church, South. As counsel for Skelly Oil Company Mr. Herndon has displayed marked ability. He is well versed in all branches of jurisprudence, is clear in his reasoning, careful in his analysis and logical in his deductions. The business of Skelly Oil Company has become one of broad scope and importance, while the high reputation of the company constitutes its best business asset. Mr. and Mrs. Herndon reside at 314 West Haskell place.

William O. Ligon, Jr.. of the firm of William O. Ligon & Company, accountants, with offices in the Kennedy building in Tulsa, is connected with a business of immense proportions and in fact the company's position is one of leadership in its line in the city. Thorough preliminary training and wide experience have well qualified Mr. Ligon for the duties that devolve upon him in this connection. He was born in Liberty, Mississippi, July 28, 1880, a son of William O. and Jennie (Davis) Ligon, who were likewise natives of Mississippi. The father's birth occurred in Liberty, and he became a prominent cotton merchant, following that business to the time when his son William O. was eight years of age. At that time he became United States marshal under General Wade Adams, and was on duty during the period of the Civil war from 1861 to 1865. He married Jennie Davis, who was born in Mississippi, and they became the parents of five sons, all of whom are living. The parents, however, have passed away.

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education in his native state and in his boyhood started out to provide for his own support. He worked with various railway and sugar companies for a number of years, and learned from each new experience the lesson of life therein contained. Steadily he worked his way upward and has reached a creditable position in business circles.

On the 25th of November, 1916, he came to Tulsa from New Orleans, where he had acted as accountant for large interests, and has since made his home here. In 1917 he established his present business and the firm is today in the forefront among the accountancy firms west of the Mississippi river. Not' only does it have among its clientele the large oil interests, banks and other corporations of Tulsa, but maintains branch offices in other western cities. They employ fourty-four experts, some of them very high salaried men, getting ten thousand dollars annually. They have large and splendidly equipped offices in the Kennedy building, and the business is one of the most important of the kind in the southwest.

Mr. Ligon was married to Miss Ada Blanche Hooks of Texas, a daughter of J. D. Hooks, one of the pioneers and wealthy cattlemen of Texas. Mrs. Ligon is active in the leading social and club circles of Tulsa. By her marriage she has become the mother of two sons: Edward, eighteen years of age, now a student in the University of Oklahoma; and Louis (III), at school.

Mr. Ligon is a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He was in service in Cuba and the Philippines, and following his return to his native land was active for fifteen years in the organization of militia companies in the south. He organized a cavalry company of Jennings, Louisiana, of which he became captain, and this later was made the headquarters troop of the Rainbow Division in the World war. Mr. Ligon is a Mason, holding membership in Progressive Lodge, No. 262, A. F. & A. M., and he also belongs to Oklahoma Consistory. No. 1, A. A. S. R., at Guthrie, and to Akdar Temple of the Mystic Shrine in Tulsa. He belongs to the Tulsa-Ozark Club, organized for hunting and fishing purposes, the Country Club, which is a golf club, and also to the Petroleum Club. He is a man of pleasing personality as well as of high attainment in his profession, winning friends wherever he goes, and is classed with the honored and representative residents of Tulsa.

F. Julius Fohs

Among those who have made the most detailed study of the mid-continent oil fields and whose broad scientfic knowledge enables them to discern conditions and" recognize evidences that are as a seal to others, is F. Julius Fobs, prominently known as a consulting geologist of New York and Tulsa. He was born in the former city, March 1st, 18S4, and is a son of Mark E. and Frederica (Baum) Fohs.

At the age of fourteen F. Julius Fohs began his geologic studies with a view of making that his life work. He lectured at the Kentucky State University during 1906, 1907 and 1908, in the School of Mines, and took postgraduate work in Columbia University, New York city, in 1909. His activity included the superintendency of mines in 1901 and employment as field assistant geologist of the branch of the United States Survey in 1902. He afterward became engineer in charge of mines, thus continuing from October, 1902, until March, 1905. He was assistant state geologist of Kentucky from March, 1905, until 19 12, when he opened an office at Lexington, as consulting geologist, specializing in oil-finding.

He opened his Tulsa office in 1913. He is the author of a number of bulletins and papers on coal, oil, and various minerals. Mr. Fohs is identified chiefly with the Humphreys-Fohs group of companies, the Newblock Oil Company, the Homaokla Oil Company, etc.

On September 16, 1908, he married Miss Cora Baldauf of Henderson, Kentucky, and they now have two daughters : Ella B. and Frances B. Fohs. They resided in Tulsa from 1913 to 1918, but since that time have made their home in New York, although Mr. Fohs spends about half his time in Tulsa and the oil fields.

Mr. Fohs is a Scottish Rite Mason and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine ; a member of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers ; of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and of the Bankers' Club of New York. He was also one of the chief factors in the building of Temple Israel in this city.

Bernard H. Lasky

Bernard H. Lasky, petroleum engineer and geologist, practicing as a member of the firm of Mowry Bates & Bernard H. Lasky, with offices in the Atco building in Tulsa, was born in San Francisco, California, January 4, 1892, a son of Michael C. Lasky, a native of Los Angeles, California, and now proprietor of a large optical goods establishment at 832 Market street, San Francisco. He is very prominent in business and Masonic circles in that city. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Kate Brownstone, was born in San Francisco and has become the mother of four children.

Bernard H. Lasky pursued a public and high school education in San Francisco and afterward attended the Stanford University, from which he was graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in 1912. He then took up mining work which he followed in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. For a time he was field engineer for the United States Smelting & Refining & Exploration Company, so serving for two years, after which he came to Oklahoma and was with the Empire Gas & Fuel Company, occupying that position for a year. He was next with Hager, Bates & Lewis, a prominent firm of geologists and then entered the army in response to the call for troops to serve in the World war. He was commissioned a first lieutenant of the Three Hundred and Sixteenth Engineers and saw active service in France and Belgium, being familiar with every phase of modern warfare such as was necessitated by reason of the course pursued by the Germans in their attempt to dominate the world.

Following his return to America Mr. Lasky became associated with Mowry Bates, the pioneer geologist and oil man of Oklahoma, and they are now associated in the practice of their profession as geologists and oil engineers of Tulsa, making appraisals and geological reports. Mr. Lasky has remained throughout the intervening years a close student of his profession, constantly broadening his knowledge by study, research and investigation. To this end he has taken up membership in many technical and scientific societies, belonging to the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and various others. He has a large clientele in the oil business and ranks very high in his profession.

Aside from his profession he is a Mason and has membership in Petroleum Lodge. No. 474, A. F. & A. M., the Elks lodge at Seattle, Washington, and the

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Foresters of America. He is a popular young man by reason of social qualities, while his energy and developing ability are bringing him prominently to the front in professional circles.

John T. Blair

Extensive business interests claim the time and attention of John T. Blair, who as a member of the firm of Blair Brothers, realtors, architects and builders, with offices on the seventh floor of the Petroleum building, is readily conceded a representative and progressive citizen of Tulsa. He was born in Wheaton, Kansas, on the 31st of October, 1885, a son of John J. and Celia ( Farrell) Blair, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Illinois. The Blair family were pioneers in Kansas, to which state the father removed in 1876 and where for eleven years he engaged in farming. In 1887. however, he removed to Missouri, where he farmed until 1898, and then, returning to Kansas, resumed his agricultural pursuits in that state. In 1902 he came to Oklahoma and located in dishing, remaining there until 1905, when he established residence in Tulsa. He has since been associated with his two sons in the conduct of their business interests and has also built and sold houses on his own account. He has made a success in life and he still retains possession of his homestead in Missouri which brings him a substantial income. Mrs. Blair is also living and takes a prominent part in the club and social affairs of Tulsa.

In the acquirement of an education John T. Blair attended the schools of Missouri and at the age of sixteen years, putting his textbooks aside, began railroading as an employe of the Frisco and Katy lines in the building department. For three years he was active in that connection, during which time he aided in the construction of that road into Gushing. During his spare hours Mr. Blair took several correspondence courses along the branches of civil service and architecture and in 1907 he established a building business in Tulsa. In 1910 he also became interested in real estate and with his brother, Joseph E., is now conducting business under the firm name of Blair Brothers. They make a specialty of designing, building and selling homes, and their business has grown to extensive proportions.

When Mr. Blair embarked upon his business career in Tulsa he had a capital of but seven dollars but with characteristic energy and determination he forged ahead, allowing no obstacles, however great, to remain long in his path. He has since that time planned and built homes at a cost of over three million dollars, in addition to many office buildings, churches and other public structures. In the year 1920 the firm's building operations exceeded the six hundred thousand dollar mark and their real estate sales for the first six months of that year amounted to over one million four hundred thousand dollars. The firm has been instrumental in opening up the following additions, starting north on Main street : Kirkpatrick Heights, Carlton Place, Crosley Heights, Morningside, Maple Ridge and Sunset Park, and they are now busy building these additions. They are sole agents for Sunset Park and hope to make it the most exclusive residential section in Tulsa. The operations of Blair Brothers for the year 192 1 will exceed all previous years, and the labor records of Tulsa show that they have for the past ten years maintained the largest individual pay roll of any firm in the city.

Theresa Ronoldson, a daughter of William and Belle Ronoldson. Her mother passed away in 1896 and until recently her father has made his home in Tulsa but is now a resident of New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. Blair have become parents of three children: Mary Isabelle, Geraldine Cecelia and John William.

Since age conferred upon Mr. Blair the right of franchise he has been a stanch supporter of the democratic party, having firm belief in the efficacy of the principles of that party as factors in good government. He is a communicant of the Catholic church and fraternally is identified with the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Blair is well informed on the questions and issues of the day and is a self-educated man, for he put away his school books when but sixteen years of age. Thrown upon his own resources at an early day he learned his lessons in the school of experience, and his advice to young men starting into the business world today is to be ambitious and honest above all else. He is also a stanch advocate of the "own your home" policy, believing the home, no matter how small, to be the finest investment which a young married man can make. During the World war Mr. Blair devoted a generous portion of his time to the promotion of all local drives and also made extensive donations to many charitable affairs.

John Murray Ward

High on the roll of citizens' who have contributed to the business development and consequent improvement of Tulsa appears the name of John Murray Ward, who arrived here in 1907, the year in which Oklahoma was welcomed into the galaxy of the states that constitute this great republic. It is an interesting fact that one of his ancestors was active in shaping the history of the republic, for the interesting story of Mary Lindley Murray and her pleasing hospitality is known to every school-boy. Her husband, one of the prosperous merchants of New York, was rather inclined toward the crown, a tory at heart, but Mrs. Murray and her daughters were ardent advocates of the patriots' cause and she quickly embraced her opportunity to aid the forces of Washington when, following the British victory in the battle of Long Island, General Howe, with his five' British men-of-war sailed up East river to continue the pursuit of Washington, who had retreated from Brooklyn. The British anchored opposite Murray Hill, on which stood Belmont, the splendid home of the Murrays. Mrs. Murray watched the landing of the Redcoats four thousand strong and at the same time saw the disorderly retreat of the American forces, who had not had time to rally. Realizing that the opportunity must be given for General Washington to reassemble his men in battle form Mrs. Murray took advantage of a previous acquaintance with General Howe in England and sent one of her servants to invite him and his staff to dine at the Murray home. "I do thank you, Madam." was Howe's courteous reply. "But I must first catch that rascally Yankee, Putnam." "Did thee not hear that he had gone?" was her quick rejoinder. So came Howe, Cornwallis, Tryon, Clinton and the others to enjoy the courtesy of the mistress of Belmont. She and her daughters gave the English guests a warm welcome and entertained them so royally that while lingering over the hospitable board the American forces had opportunity to rally. Messengers were dispatched and the divisions massed, so that behind the Harlem entrenchments the patriots were ready for Howe's attack the following morning. History records this "Not a great battle, but a great victory for the Americans," and in journals kept of that day both British and American soldiers attribute Howe's delay at the Murray home as the reason of Putnam's chance of escape, and the time thus gained made possible later American victories.

Charles Sumner has said, "Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war," and it was in the domain of peace that John Murray Ward made brilliant conquests through his capable management of business affairs. As stated it was in the year 1907 that Mr. Ward and his wife, May Parkhurst Ward, removed from Colorado Springs to Tulsa. The opportunities of the city made strong appeal to him and though for some years he had been a successful physician in New York city he turned his attention to commercial pursuits in the west. For a considerable period he was identified with hotel management and his ability in this direction was pronounced. While in Tulsa he became the first receiver for the Robinson Hotel and later was manager of Hotel Tulsa, entering upon this connection at the time of the opening of the hostelry and so continuing until failing health caused him to put aside the arduous duties of this character. Later he was identified with real estate development in Tulsa and his sound judgment was at all times manifest in his activity in the real estate field. Opportunity seemed ever to him a call to action and one to which he made ready response. By perseverance, determination and honorable efforts he overthrew every obstacle which barred his path to success and reached the goal of prosperity, while his genuine worth, broad mind and public spirit made him a director of public thought and action. He stood as a representative of our best type of American manhood and chivalry.

Reuben Kellum Parkhurst

The name of Reuben Kellum Parkhurst is closely associated with the substantial development and improvement of Tulsa, where many attractive buildings which he erected still stand as monuments to his spirit of enterprise and progress. It has been said that if one would understand the individual he must delve into his ancestral history. In tracing the descent of Reuben K. Parkhurst one learns that the family prior to the fifteenth century was prominent in Surrey, England, where Parkhurst Manor was established and where Sir Robert Parkhurst held court in the year 1629, while afterward he became lord mayor of London. The Parkhurst arms in heraldry record deeds of bravery and valor of those of the family who participated in the crusades. Parkhurst forest in the Isle of Wight is the first recorded royal forest and up to the present time three thousand acres still known by this name are protected and maintained by the government for the growth of timber used in the navy.

Through each succeeding generation representatives of the Parkhurst family have stanchly borne their part in matters of citizenship and have manifested the progressive spirit which does not fear to venture where favoring opportunity points the way. It was this that led members of the family to come to the newworld and made Reuben K. Parkhurst a citizen of Tulsa, when the present metropolis of the oil field bore little resemblance to the beautiful and substantial city that it is today. Leaving his home in Fairfield, Illinois, Mr. Parkhurst came to Tulsa in iqo8. With notable prescience and sagacity he seemed to realize something of what the future had in store for the town and acting according to' the dictates of his faith and judgment he at once purchased property on North Main street, on a part of which he erected the Parkhurst block, thus giving impulse to the growth and development of business interests in that part of the city. He afterward erected and later sold several handsome residences on the north side, while he and his wife established their home at No. 622 North Cheyenne street, where he resided to the time of his demise in November, 1916. His activity in business not only contributed to his individual success but was also a potent factor in the development of the city and state. His life was one of continuous activity, in which was accorded due recognition of labor, so that he became one of the substantial and prosperous residents of Tulsa. His interests in his later years were thoroughly identified with those of the city and at all times he was ready to lend his aid and cooperation to any movement calculated to benefit this section of the country or advance its wonderful development. His daughter, May Parkhurst Ward, widow of J. M Ward, is still a resident of Tulsa, a lady of liberal culture and innate refinement, whose life is characterized by many good deeds of a charitable and benevolent nature and who is very active in club matters.

Dr.. Thomas M. Haskins engaged in the practice of surgery in Tulsa since 1916, thoroughly qualified for his professional duties by broad preliminary training, having been a student in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore and in the Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York, from which he graduated in 1888. He is a native of West Virginia, his birth having occurred on a farm in Wetzel county, August 19, 1869, his parents being William H. and Anna Jane (Brookover) Haskins. The father, a native of Virginia, was of Irish descent, the great-grandparents having been the founders of the family in the new world. William H. Haskins largely devoted his attention to the occupation of farming, which he followed in Wetzel county for many years. He was likewise prominent in public affairs there, filling a number of offices and was a member of the Baptist church. His wife was born in West Virginia and in their family were six children, four of whom are living, there being three sons : Thomas M., John C, and A. P.

The youthful experiences of Dr. Haskins were those of the farm bred boy. He early decided to enter upon the profession of medicine as a life work, but taught school for several years in early manhood, beginning in his teens. When twenty-two years of age he was elected superintendent of schools in Wetzel county and filled the office for two terms. He afterward taught a private normal school for two years at Burton, West Virginia, and was occupying the position of county superintendent of schools at the time of the completion of his first medical course. His more advanced" educational training of a literary character was received in the Fairmont Normal School and later he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, where he won his M. D. degree in 1886. He practiced for two years in his native town and for ten months at Davis City, after which he located at Benwood, West Virginia. Subsequently he removed to Wheeling, West Virginia, where he erected a hospital. The main building was first constructed and in the spring of 1900 he built an annex in order to accommodate his growing practice. The main building is a fouF-floor structure, one hundred by fifty feet, and he equipped it with every modern convenience. The annex is five stories in height and the hospital became one of the best in Wheeling. Dr. Haskins continued at the head of the hospital until 191G, when he removed to Tulsa, where he has sinceengaged in surgical and general practice. His ability is pronounced by reason of his thorough study and broad experience and he is a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, which was organized in 1891 and incorporated by congress in 1905. He likewise belongs to the Ohio County Medical Society, the Tulsa County Medical Society, the Oklahoma State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.

In 1894 Dr. Haskins was married to Miss Louise M. Schenk, a daughter of F. Schenk, a prominent business man of Wheeling, West Virginia, who was the founder of the F. Schenk Sons Packing Company. Dr. and Mrs. Haskins have become parents of five children : Rhea, twenty-five years of age ; Mary, twenty-two ; Edna, twenty ; Thomas, seventeen ; and Evelyn, fourteen. Dr. Haskins belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, also to the Knights of Pythias and in Tulsa he has become a member of the Petroleum Club. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and at all times he keeps thoroughly informed concerning the vital questions and issues of the day. 'While in Wheeling he served on the city council, also on the board of control for six years. In recognition of his hospital experience he was appointed in 1910 by Governor William C. Glasscock on the board of examination and registration of nurses, also appointed by Governor Hatfield, serving till he left West Virginia and came to Tulsa. He took special work in the Post- Graduate Hospital, New York, and clinics in Chicago and New York. He is a member of the staff of the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital of Tulsa.

Dick B. Masox

Dick B. Mason, manager of the White Oil Corporation, a large oil producing company of Oklahoma, has made his home in Tulsa since 1917. For many years before his arrival in this state, however, he was connected with the oil industry. He is a native of Marietta, Ohio, born September 1, 1877. His father, E. J. Mason, was a railway engineer, connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. At the time of the Civil war, however, he put aside all business and personal considerations and joined the army in defense of the UJnion, serving under General Hooker. He was a member of the Baptist church and in that faith passed away. ' His wife, who bore the maiden name of Lucetta Scribner, was born in Lowell, Ohio, and she, too, has departed this life. In their family were five children, all of whom are living.

Dick B. Mason attended the public and high schools of his native city and afterward took up railroading, becoming a telegraph operator when but thirteen years of age in the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania Railroad Companies. His early identification with the oil business began when he entered the employ of the Oil Well Supply Company at Parkersburg. West Virginia. He remained with that firm for two years in West Virginia, after which he was transferred to Chanute, Kansas, where he represented the same concern. In 1904 he became identified with the Oil Well Supply Company at Bartlesville but in 191 1 severed his connection with that concern and has since been carrying on business on his own account in connection with oil production. He dates his residence in Tulsa from 1917 and is now the manager of the White Oil Corporation, a very large production company. His capability is widely recognized and he is a business man of the highest ethical and commercial standards. Steady prog-

In 1904 Mr. Mason was married to Miss Mary Morrison of Caldwell, Ohio, a daughter of Judge Morrison. They have become parents of two children: Dick B., twelve years of age; and Betty Jane, aged six. Mr. Mason is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and also belongs to the Alasonic fraternity, having attained high rank in the order, as indicated in the fact that he has membership in Syrian Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Cincinnati, Ohio. He belongs to the Country Club and is also a director of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. Those who know him recognize his sterling worth as a man and as a citizen. He is ever actuated by the spirit of progress and advancement in all that he undertakes, whether for the benefit of the public or for the advancement of his own fortunes. His course illustrates clearly what can be accomplished through individual effort. Starting out to provide for his own support when a lad in his early teens, he has through industry, diligence and sound judgment steadily worked his way upward until he is now occupying a most creditable position on the stage of business activity dealing with the oil industry in the southwest.

Lemuel Alvin Kaufman

Lemuel Alvin Kaufman, proprietor of the Kaufman hotel, one of the leading hostelries of Tulsa, was born in Findlay, Ohio, October 10, 1872, his parents being Samuel and Sarah A. (Hall) Kaufman. The father was born in Ohio and engaged in the saddlery business at Mt. Blanchard, that state, for a number of years. He was a public-spirited citizen, interested in all that pertained to the general welfare, and he contributed in substantial measure to the moral progress and development of his community as a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a representative of a Masonic fraternity and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife, also a native of the Buckeye state, is now living in Tulsa, and by her marriage she became the mother of two sons, both of whom are engaged in the hotel business, the elder being W. C. Kaufman, who is a hotel proprietor in Columbus, Ohio.

Lemuel A. Kaufman, after attending the public and high schools of his native state and the Grand River Institute of Austinburg, Ohio, turned his attention to the grocery business, being at that time a progressive youth without financial resources but possessed of energy and ambition. He afterwards went on the road as a traveling salesman and for fifteen years represented a chemical house of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his territory covering the entire United States save that section west of the Rocky mountains. He afterwards came to Tulsa and was associated with John O. Mitchell in the oil business and other interests until Tuly, i<)i7- He then turned his attention to hotel management, and is now the owner of the Kaufman Hotel, a first-class hostelry containing one hundred rooms, with attractive furnishings and modern equipment. As manager of the business he is making a success of the enterprise and the hotel is most liberally patronized. Mr. Kaufman has himself been an extensive traveler and recognizes the demands and needs of the traveling public. He is also associated with several other business enterprises as a director or stockholder.

In 1918 Mr. Kaufman was married to Miss Pearl Hartzog, a native of Ohio. He has three children by a former marriage : B. A. who is the head of the engineering department of the National Construction Company of Columbus,

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Ohio, married Laura Claypool, and has two daughters, Anita and Margaret, Bernice is the wife of R. Stanley Wallace of the Columbus Bank Note Company of Columbus, Ohio, and they have one son, R. Stanley, Jr., usually called Dick. The daughter Gertrude is the wife of John Wallace, and they have one son, Harry, who is with his parents in Columbus, Ohio.