Evening journal., 1903-10-17
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE.

BY close application to his duties
Francis Starr, clerk in the office of De-
tective w. r. Jones, has become famil-
lar with First Aid to the Injured"
and has rendered temporary relief to
many persons injured on the railroad.
who have been brought to the emerg-
ency hospital. there to await the com
ing of the doctor
It was largely due to the efforts of
David II. McGill, secretary Of the Will
mington Butchers Association. that
the Chester meat choppers were so
royalty entertained here on Thursday.
Mr.. McGill is the only orator among
the butchers, his speech on the occa-
sion Of the visit being well received.
The business end Of the Philharmon-
ic Band has never been better ham
died than by J. Norris Robinson. The
band has just closed one Of the most
successful seasons in its history, hav-
ing played at almost all the local
events Of Importance and filled many
out-of-town engagements.
A'At - lAt'eAbA9 hVA a nun 80 Nt+~
city who knows more about farming
conditions throughout Delaware than
Thomas n. Stayton, who has been in
the wholesale commission business for
a number Of years,
The distinction belongs to the Rev.
r. *. Stephenson, pastor of Scott M.
E. Church, of being one of the highest
Red Men I'm the United States. Mr..
Stephenson has been a tireless worker
for the good of the order and has
done much toward advancing the fra
ternity in Delaware.
William L. Kurtz is a former news
paper man who has made a success in
the legal profession. Mr.. Kurtz work.
ed on several Of the local papers as a
reporter and for that reason he is
now very friendly with the scribes.
Arthur w. Spruance is making a
good record as referee in bankruptcy
The position brings him in close touch
with many business men who speak of
his ability in the position which he
holds in commendable terms.
For years Levy Court Commission
er Armstrong, who conducts a general
merchandise store in odessa, has been
The most extensive dealer in hides in
the lower part of the county. Mr.
Armstrong buys and sells thousands OF
muskrat hides every season.
William r. Lyman. the well known
attorney, is looked upon by many OF
his fellow members of the bar as an
expert lawyer on deeds. Mr.. Lyman
enjoys a large practice in this line.
Among those who have materially
aided I'm the organization of Union Fire
Company is Frank e. Taylor secretary
Of the organization. He has the in
terest of the company at heart and no
work is too hard for him If the conf
pany derives any benefit from it.
One OF the most popular young mer
residing in the Twelfth ward is Pat
rick Golden He Is always remember
ed when invitations are sent around
for dances and sociables and only sick
ness keeps him away from functions
Of this kind.
The friends of James and Josepl
lONeill are pleased to know that thes
popular young men have fully recov
cred from their recent serious Hines
and attending to their business a
I usual. The young men are tin roofer
and before they were stricken wit
! 4sickness did a large business.
When Harry Zimmerman, a we
known German residing in this cit.
{ started out to become a caterer. hi
{ prospects did not look very brigh
{ There were already one or two goo
[ men in the field. but how well he ha
s succeeded can be judged by the nun
] Der of dinners he has provided fC
g various organizations IN Wilmingto
e. during the past four months. His SCI
S vices are always In demand.