Evening journal., 1903-12-19

ne youngest lnempeF OF the ponce
department IS Patrolman Elliott. What
he lacks in age, however, he makes ur
in stature, and no prisoner as yet has
escaped from him.
Theatre-goers have had an opportu-
nifty OF seeing several good productions
Fat the Opera House within the past
few days. Manager Jesse X. Baylis
Of this popular playhouse has gone "a
considerable expense and trouble to
bring these players to Wilmington and
has several others booked yet TO come
Among the foremost real estate deal-
ers IN the city is a. J. Kooch, who has
an office IN West Seventh street. Mr.
Koooh formerly published the Will
mington Freie Pressc and still contrib
utes to the columns oa that paper.
Rumors TO the effect that John S.
Grohe win be removed from his office
as registrar of the Water Department
has aroused the friends Of this we'll
known official.
Friends Of Deputy United states
Marshal Finn hear with regret of his
Illness. He is a popular young man
and a capable official.
BY his opposition TO the resolutions
offered at the anti Mormon meeting
held at the New-Century Club on
Thursday night, the Rev. Alexander
Il. Bowser showed himself to be a man
guided only by the dictates of his own
conscience. lie believes Delaware has
mn rternf fr nuir f,r tt.. .4g..,..t--af
senator Smoot until it is purged Of no-
litical pollution, and he said SO.
For the mixing Of special paints the
Pennsylvania railroad owes much TO
Charles A. Cook, foreman Of the car
painters at their shops in this city. He
has discovered many combinations
that preserve the wood and add to the
beauty Of their cars.
The city probably never had more
conscientious servant than Street COM
missioner Frank W. Pierson. He is
always on the alert for improvements
10 the sewerage system and paving and
has made a host Of friends since he
came into Office.
Prominent in secret society circles is
Harry H. Billany, assistant postmas-
ter He is largely responsible for the
present efficiency Of the mail delivery
ia this city.
After being struck by a trolley car
on Market street jerome B. Bell is
again out. His many friends have
been congratulatins him upon his es-
cape. His vigorous opposition TO the
United States Sand Filtration Com
pany's water contract made him even
3 wider circle Of friends thaa he had
before
The many friends of y. w. Barl are
pleased that his BUSINESS venture as
head Of the new and 10 cent store has
been such a success. Mr.. Bard Cor 4
number OF years was manager OF ttan-
scom Brothers local store and is well
thought Of in business circles
AS auditors Of the county finances.
L. Scott Townsend ana Charles r..
Surt1 have done valuable work for
New Castle county. They have served
IN this capacity for several years and
their work seems to have been salts.
factory 20 all concerned.
AS an organist John Craig. the real
estate agent, has no superior in VIII
mington. lie has served in that ca
pacity IN several local churches and is
well known among lovers of music.
\ For many years Andrew J. Neider-
maier has been one Of the foremost
/ volunteer fremen in Wilmington He
\ is member Of the Washington COM
pany and takes an active part ia Am
matters pertaining TO the company.
Ciawson S. Hammitt. the artist. has
made an excellent reputation as a por-
trait painter. Mr.. Hammitt is also
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