Evening journal., 1904-04-16
GOSSIPABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

Although not now actively engaged in
breeding dogs. J. Ferris BeM at one time
nalscd one of the most expensive fox ter
riers ever born on this side OF the At
lantic. He stn has some fine specimens
and is an authority on dogs.
Wilmington has. in S. c. Singleton, one
OF the most original decorators of this
part of the country. The calendar gotten
out by Mr.. Singleton at the beginning of
the year was made entirely by him, even
to the numbering. On the top, surrounding
a. half-tone photograph Of his two sons
fishing in the Brandywine is an embel-
hshment Of reeds thoroughly IN keeping
with the picture.
Few Wilmington vocalists have sung
before more pleased audiences than j.
Newman Davis He does not appear in
public now, but Is always closely identi-
fed with anything that win add TO the
advancement Of music in Wilmington.
Not only is William Davidson one Of
the most popular police officers on the
East Side. but he IS a valuable man dn
THAT locality, knowing the habits Of most
of the shady characters and where they
may be found when wanted. He is also
a member Of THE Friendship Fire Com
many and generally accompanies that or
eanization on it's trips away from home.
Many oojors now being used by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company on their
eouipments was discovered by Master
Painter william V. Cook. He Is an expert
with colors and has worked out several
inventions along the line that have proven
a great help to the corporation by whom
he is employed.
The name of .Bacteriologist A. Robin,
Of the Water Department is again before
the public. His intention TO examine every
source Of water supply in the city meets
with the approval Of the people, as by
his ANALYSIS of water in the different parts
Of wilmington the people are informed
where impurities in waiter exist and con-
seauently can be avoided.
For many years Thomas Jawless the
pronrietor Of Mt. Pleasant Hotel at Henry
CLAY. Del, has held the esteem OF his
nelehbors and numerous friends. lie Is
known as a law-abiding citizen and a
capable man to conduct a business such
as he Is engaged an.
Friends Of Coal oil Inspector Andrew
!. O'Nenl are congratulatng the popular
CITY official upon his complete recovery
from n recent serious illness. He IS an ar
dent dancer and that his health has re-
turned IS a.ttested by his presence at sew
eral recent receptions.
one Of the self made men in this city
is William b. willard who is engaged in
the printing business at Seventh and
Market streets. Mr.. Willard is a printer
bv trade, and several years ago decided
to 20 into business FOR himse'f. BY hard
work and perseverance he built up a lu-
creative business. Several days ago he
ioined hands with Edgar c. Bross, nhe
publisher Of the New Castle News and
formed a printing and publishing COM
pany that bids fair to become firm OF
prominence.
With a smile always on mis- face and a
cheery word for everybody Police Ser
soant Eugene McDermott has made a host
of friends. He has never shirlSed his duty
during the long term Of years he has been
on the force and Is considered by the
heads Of the department one Of Its most
efficient officers.
BY his unique advertising I'm street
cars. the name OF Thomas Fl.nn, the Mar
kel street halter has become almost a
household word IN Wilmington. 1t has al
so made Mr.. Finn many friends.
The selection OF Wilmer Palmer 10 sue.
ceed the iate WILLIAM NJ Candy as presi.
dent Of Wilmington savngs Fund Society
seems TO meet with the approval Of all IN,
deposstors OF that institution. Mr.. Pal
mer has been connected with the saving.
Fund as manager for twelve years.
Although he Is NO longer superlntenden
Of the Wilmington Gas Works, a position
/ he held for many years, Thomas Cur,el
seldom Gets a day pass but what he visit.
tho works lie is held IN the highest cs
TEEN by the officers Of the company.
New Edison Records-Lippincotts.