The state journal., 1885-01-24
PEN SKETCHES.
Some or the Men About Town
Who They Are and What
They Do
VIM. ADORE.

ness men among the colored people
of this city is Mr.. VIM. Adore.
Born in Lancaster county in 1885 he
is now 40 years OF age. Mr.. Adore
served in the army and won distinc-
tion for his bravery and ia q member
of post --- G. A. r., of York.
Upon his return from the war he
opened a restaurant in the. building
row occupied by Pat ,iRgas, near the
P. K. Il. depot. After carrying on
business there for some time he
moved into Market street where he
conducted the same business He
accumulated considerable valuable
property, but during the financial
crisis of 1873 lost nearly oil of his
personal wealth. Nothing daunted
by his failure he again resumed busi-
ness in Canal street, opening a large
hotel which he occupied until 1880
when he sold out his interest. In a
short time be again opened business
under the United States hotel where
ne has at present most excellent
restaurant and is doing thriving
business. Mr. Adore is a man pos
sessing admirable business quali6cs,
tions and sets an example of energy
and thrift for his people that is we'll
worth following. He is an active
member of the Elder street Presby-
terian church and finds sufficient
time from the press of bis business to
give that attention to his church
duties required of all men interested
in the moral guidance Of humanity.
HENRY MARSHALL.
Mr.. Henry Marshall is we'll known
in the city, having been employed
for a number of years by the late
]. II. Eby. whose large and valuable
farm, situated just outside the city
limits, he managed for a number of
years. He possesses some of the
most valuable real estate owned by
any colored man in the city. Mr..
Marshall left the employ of J. r.
Eby, before that gentleman's death,
to engage in the fruit and produce
hnsinesa with he prThcv,, J. H.
Howard, which business was Econ
Quoted up to last MARCH, under the
firm name of Howard 4 Marshall.
The firm carried on large business,
occupying a store in Market square
for three years, where they catered
to the wants of many Of the wealthiest
families in the city, building for
themselves substantial trade. He
is still engaged in the same business,
which he carries on at his own store,
corner of Fourth and South streets.
lie is highly respected by all who
know him and is greatly interested
in everything that tends towards the
advancement of his people.
]. Q. ADAMS,
Among the many prominent col
ored citizens widely known and
highly respected is Mr.. ]. Q. Adams.
This gentleman has large circle of
friends, both white and colored, and
by his close application to business
has accumulated considerable means.
Mr. Adams was born in Winchester,
Va, in 1884, coming to this city
about seventeen years ago. He has
for number of years been atrusted
employees of Judge Pearson Of this
city. In 1872 or '73 he wrote an
interesting autobiography OF his life
from the sale of which he realized
quite a SUN of money-only to be
lost in the Bigler bank, which failed
a short time after, Mr.. Adams being
a heavy depositor. He has been
studing for the ministry and was re,
Gently granted license as preacher
of the gospel. He is an active men,
Der of Brotherly Love Lodge, G. U.
o. of o. F., and stands high in the
councils of the colored people of this
city.
CHARLES JACKSON.
Among the few young men who
deserve special mention for their push
and energy, there are none more so
than Mr.. Charles Jackson. Born in
Virginia, a slave, and only coming
North since the war, few man have
made more rapid strides, or controlled
more money than the subject of this
sketch. Mr.. Jackson is about 33