Evening journal., 1903-02-14
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

SOME PEOPLE
Peter ]. Ford is probably one of the
most popular men in the city, and his
popularity is justly deserved. Many
families have been helped by him who
were in a pitiable condition. and he
has sadvanced much money to struggling
young men.
r. II. Scott, the popular dry goods
merchant, at No 314 Market street. is
a good friend of all the newspaper
advertising men. BY his courteous
treatment to them he has become one
of the most popular men they approach
in the city.
Dr. Joseph y. Pyle is one of the most
popular physicians in the city. and his
standing among the other doctors in
this city and elsewhere is unquestioned,
as the reception at his home last week
testified.
Special officer Gordy, of the PENN
sylyania railroad. has saved many
lives since he has been on duty at
French street station. and has made a
host of friends by his obliging actions
to patrons of the road.
Manager E. r. Salter. of the new
Lyceum Theatre, is fast making friends
The reputation Of the house has had a
wonderful boom since his arrival here
lalf n nj
he is now presenting good, wholesome
shows, which are receiving much sup
port from women, to whom he is cater
ing.
Charles II. Blaine has become very
popular with the public in general since
he has been president of City Council.
Mr. blaine has ambition TO rise higher
in the political world. and it is said his
friends are urging him to become a
candidate for mayor
Josiah Marvil is one of the few men,
bers of the Board of Trade who can
always be counted ON to attend the
meetings, and take an active part in
the discussions before the board. Mr.
Marvil recently attended the National
Board meeting in Washington as q
delegate from the local board. and he
took an active part in the deliberations
before that body.
Building Inspector Cassidy is a jolly
fellow when out with the boys, ant
the latter. especially those in the Office
OF the city surveyors, do not forget tC
include the genial inspector, when the
atre and other parties are made up.
Deputy Coroner Kilmer has tw.
parrots in his office at Ninth ant
King streets that furnish considerabl,
amusement for those who have bust
ness with the county official. Jim,
the largest bird Of the two. is the ia
vorite and is very intelligent.
PennOck Pusey. of no. 1411 Harrison
street, who was stricken with paraly
sis several days ago. is one of tn
best authorities ON Wilmington histor-
in the city. Mr.. Pusey is historian 70
the Historical Society of Delaware, an
his annual reports are looked forwar
to with much interest by members G
the society. His many friends an
sorry to hear of his sudden afnliction.
] Parliamentary Frank l. Speal1mar
by his congenial disposition and az
commodating manner. has made him
self popular with all persons who fire
quent his office Mr.. Speakman is
special favorite with the young attol
news, and often helps them out whe
they are preparing case TO be pre-
p sented TO the court
City Solicitor David J. ReinharC
has been unusually busy for the paF
several weeks preparing bills. a nun
. ber of which have been presented I
3. the Legislature. Several CT the bill
prepared are Of much interest to tt
Police Department, and members {
the force are anxious TO see them mad
laws.
T. The members Of the Wilmingtt
r. Bicycle Club hoped that c. II. Sasse hi
returned home from Paris to help Il