Evening journal., 1903-10-10
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

SOME PEOPLE
The many friends OF Halleck 5. Ray
regret that he failed to pass the physi-
cal examination necessary to beconp'
a member Of the police department. He
was appointed patrolman on Monday
n'ght last but failed in height when
examined the next day.
Sergeant Daniel Kelleher. besides
being good policeman, is an enthusi-
astic fireman. He is a member of the
Union company and takes an active in
terest in the affairs Of that organiza-
ton.
The Humane Society has a valuable
man in the person Of Willard Hall Por-
ter. who is their attorney. In that po-
sition he has done much valuable work
and is always ready to lend a helping
hand whore it is needed.
A man who was formerly closely
identified with sports in the city was
Millard +. Davis. For many years he
was official timekeeDer for most of the
important athletic events and races
held here. He was the official time
keeper Of the Wilmington Bicycle Club
when that organization in its balmy
days gave some OF the largest race
meets in this part Of the country.
More prominent persons have been
photographed by ]. Paul Brown than
any man in Wilmington. During his
many years Of business he has by the
use Of the latest improved methods in
photography made a reputation for
himself that extends far beyond the
limits Of the city.
Living as he does on such an histor-
ical spot It is little wonder that Edwin
Cooch is so interested in things his
torical. Upon the farm OF his father
near Cooch's Bridge is the place where
the American flag was first unfurled in
battle. Mr.. Cooch is a rising young
lawyer and has a host Of friends.
BY his genial disposition Colonel
John Brecr. superintendent of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad round house, has
the friendship and respect of every man
connected with his department Colo
mel Breer has held his present position
for many years and is always willing
TO give out information to the news
papers that will not damage the COM
pany.
The news of the appointment OF John
p. Nields as United States District
Attorney for Delaware was received
by his many friends with pleasure. A
large number OF members of the New
Castle County Bar Association were
present In United States Court on the
occasion Of his taking oath Of office.
One Of Wilmington's most popular
German citizens is David Dangel He
is engaged in the contracting business
and always has enough work on hand
to keep force of carpenters busy.
Since the appointment of Edward
X. McNulty as registrar Of property
transfers, he has paid close attention TO
the work attached to his office. As a
result he is now capable of fulfilling his
duties without assistance. Mr.. Nc
Nulty's many friends were pleased at
his appointment and wish him sue
cess.
The Masons Of Delaware are pleased
lat the election Of Charles II. Maun as
grand master. Mr.. Maun lives IN
Lewes and IS one of the most promi.
nent citizens in the lower part Of thl
state.
There are few railroad men in WI
mington who are better known to tn
public than II. A. Miller, the congenia
travelling passenger agent for the e
& o. Railroad. He has been connecte,
with the same railroad in this city fo
many years.
Anthony McGarvey is making a gool
record as deputy recorder of deeds an
is well liked by the many persons VIII
have business I'm that Office. Mr.. Nc
Garvey was familiar with the dutie
of the Office before he became deput,
as he was a clerk under Recorde
Clark
3 Edward Clark, deputy county comp
. troller, is a prominent Workman an
takes a great interest in the affairs q
the order. He is recorder of Whining
ton Lodge.
Clement Lippincott, proprietor {
the large Market street dry good
= store. has made rapid strides In busl
ness circles during the past few year.
/. His store is now one of the finest i
! the city.
r Three Cars Of Dynamite Explode.
" Greensboro. N. c.. Oct. 10.-Thre