Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

the confines OF Delaware's metropolis,
less than two score miles from the
scenes of their birth, childhood or
youth, are over sixty men who may be
associated for the moment by the
thought of former Smyrnians who are
making their way through life in the
city of their adoption. Several genera
tions are represented by former re-
sldents of Smyrna who are now Ii wing
IN Wilmington and to the present re-
sldents of the Old Duck Greek town,
news of their successes and achiev-
ments, more marked in some cases than
in others, may be of interest.
A study of Wllmington's banking and
commercial interests shows the pres
ence of some former Smyrnians who
are conceded leaders, and some of
these sixty ara favorably known as
prosperous and successful profess
sional men. Others bear no partic-
ularly Distinguishing marks, other
than the average good regard with
which upright living and good citizen
ship is held. AS a matter of fact the
large majority offormer Smyrnians in
Wilmington are making a success of
life as the world usually regards it.
Among those who come within the
scope of this article and to the atten-
tiOn of the writer, the first is, Henry
Il. Evans, senior member of the bank
ing firm of II. L. Evans and Company.
In addition to his successful business
on Sth and Market streets and other
large interests, Mr.. Evans is President
of the Wilmington, New Castle and
Southern Railway Co. and vice presi-
dent of the National Bank of Della
ware, the oldest financial institution
IN Delaware, and one of the oldest in
the country. His brother John H.
Evans, junior partner in the firm of
H. i. Evans & Co. is prominent in
financial circles here. Samuel H.
Baynard is one of Wilmington's pro-
minent citizens. one of the best known
merchants here, and now president of
5. h. Baynard Co. which concern sue.
ceeded to the business established and
continued without interruption by
himself for over twenty years. Mr..
Baynard is also a member of the Park
Commission and former member of
the General Assembly.
Frank j. Williams Head Of Duu's Agency
Frank J. Williams Is manager of
the Wilmington office of R. G. Dun
& Co., The Mercantile Agency, hav- G
ing charge of the jurisdiction embrac 7
ing the entire Delmarvia peninsula.
As a recognition of his ability and s
standing in the commercial world, Mr.. g
Williams has recently been elected I
Treasurer of the Wilmington Board o. a
Trade. As managing editor of the I
Morning News Albert W. Cummins is L
known to the newspaper world as ore 9
OF the most capable journalists in this 9
section. Dr. J. Harvey Spruance and Z
DIR. Henry R. Spruance have attained Q
some prominence in their profession D
and both enjoy large practice. TIE It
former has represented Wilmington in o
t1e General Assembly and served a G
term IN the Board of Education. Prof. n
ames v Roberts is a successful II
teacher of piano and holds position of a
o "ganlst at the First Unitarian Church.
owen @. Spear for a number of years
proprietor of pharmacy at 2nd and
West streets, will soon be Doctor Spear. n
as he will graduate in medicine within b
few months and begin practicing in a
this city. Harry VanGasken is wreck II
master of the P B. & W. R r. and 81
as we'll and favorably known b
as anyone connected with the Ma Il
'yland Division Of that great sys- q
'em. Alvan Allen formerly sheriff 5
If New Castle County, is now G
President of the Alyan Allen Brick Co al
II which concern his son Horace s V
Allen is secretary and treasurer. Thew A
IRE extensive manufacturers. As JC
builder Marion n Wood is success lii
nily beautifying the Ninth Ward and su
'ther sections of this city ard is also D
lSsoclated with the Home Real Estate
Jo., extensive dealers in real estate be
Active Carpenter Over Eighty Yenrs of Age % OF
Probably no better known and more =.
uccessful travelling statesmen are en- -
aged IN this city and surrounding ~
eetIon than Daniel W. Smith and -
Andrew Grow. The former is con. -
ected with the Delaware Hardware
jo.' OF this city and the latter while he r
ives in Wilmington travels for Miller |
'ayne Boyer & Co., wholesale drv. |
oods of Philadelphia. George Milla.
ray past 80 years of age is still an ac
I've carpenter and a familiar figure at
va Asbury NJ. E. Church this citv
!. Wesley Williams is baod bool.I. |