Evening journal., 1903-01-17
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

Gilbert Jones, who has been on a
business trip through the Peninsula,
will spend tomorrow with his parents
in Smyrna.
Captain Doherty is the acting man
ager Of the JeGersonian. TO be publish
ed here as a Sunday paper. starting
in February.
G. c. Morton, still an arden free sill
verite and treasurer OF the Democratic
League. win he actively connected with
the paper.
Having made success building
houses. W. NJ. Connolly will try his
hand at running the Wilmington Base
ball Club He is president OF the com
pany and may manage the team.
George Edwin King Is ore of the
known choir leaders in ,he city.
For years he has led the choir at Ep-
worth NJ. E. Church. The well-drilled
singers from this church are always in
great demand Mr.. King recently was
offered the leadership of St. PauPs NJ
+. Church choir, but did not accept The
offer, preferring TO remnln at EpwOrth.
Harry Gillis looks well in his old
place behind the desk in the eheriffs
office.
Harrie Price, city editor OF the
Morning News, is confined TO his bed.
II was first thought he had typhoid
fever, but his physician does not think
such is the case.
The friends OF Judge George Gray
are all glad to knew that he is able 10
be out again.
There is no man more popular with
those who travel on the Delaware rail-
road than ''Tom" Lewis and his brake
man, Messick.
ANDREW Harkins is one OF the most
popular men in the police station house
force, both with the patrolmen and
those who have business in the police
station. He never tires Of showing his
machine to visitors.
William Rice, who has been in the
office OF the Pennsylvania railroad car
shops for many years, has. by his gem
tlemanly actions and kindness TO the
other employees. made himself one of
the most popular men in the COM
pany's service.
Police OFFICERS Solomon and Burns
have gained the gratitude OF many East
Side residents~4by breaking up the
gang OF young toughs at Fifth and
Pine streets.
Jacob Kleltz, assistant yardmaster Of
the Pennsylvania railroad in this city,
has showed his heroism on several oc-
casions by rescuing people from be-
meath trains running through the local
yards BY his kindness he has be-
come a friend to all newspaper men
who visit that district
Detective Jones not only carefully
looks after the interests OF the Penn
sylvania railroad. but has become an
expert surgeon. as many an unfortu-
nate who has been injured can testify.
Henry c. Conrad, the well-known at
torney is one Of the best authorities in
the State on Delaware history. This
fact is well-lnown, and consequently
Mr.. Conrad is often called on TO make
an historical address, which is always
interesting
James c. McCombs, is a great lover
of fox hunting and there is hardly a
week passes that Mr.. McCombs does
not follow the hounds At his home
in Claymont Mr.. McCombs has a large
pack of hounds which he takes much
pride in.
Prothonotary Frank l.. Speakman is
said to be one of the most efficient men
that has ever held that office. Mr..
Speakman is a hard worker and is ac-
commodating and courteous TO all who
have business in his office, which fact
has made him popular with persons who
frequent the Court House.
Walter Beason. the new deputy clerk
of the Orphans Court, by his congenial
manner, has become a favorite among
the county Court House employees. Mr..
Beason was in the same Office with the
years ago, and is familiar with the
duties of that office.
George l. Townsend the enrolling
clerk in the House of Representatives
says that he is we'll pleased with his
new duties. Mr.. Townsend's home is
near Middletown, but he has a law Of
fee in this city and promises TO make a
Dig sueoess in the practice OF law.
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ROGERS CHALLENGE