Evening journal., 1904-05-21
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

BY his general knowledge Of railroad
ing. Joseph Dunham. city yardmaster
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, is a val
able man in that capacity. He has
many stubborn situations confronting
him every day but generally disposes
Of them to the satisfaction o. the rall-
road company and its patrons.
I'm addition to his work as bridge
tender az Market street bridge, Lindsey
Wilson finds time to follow agricultural
pursuits He is enthusiastic over the
growing of vegetables and has one Of
the largest and most advanced crop of
green peas in the county.
There is probably not an employe Of
the b. d O. railroad in this city who
has been ina the service Of the road
longer than Alex. Bonner one of the
head carpenters. Mr.. Bonner has had
several of his ideas adopted by the
road and al have proven TO be prac-
tical and well thought out.
When Michael Devine was appointed
meat inspector it met with the appro-
baton of almost all the men in that
line of business i'm the city, Mr.. Devlne
has been IN the meat business for many
years and is considered the right man
I'm the right place.
1t is with regret that many parents
Of boys heard of the retirement as head
master Of the Wilmington Military
Academy of William II. Morrison. Dur
ing his administration as head Of the
school Mr.. Morrison has endeared HIM
self to both the students and their
parents.
Among the young attorneys recently
admitted to the bar who older lawyers
predict viii make a thorough success Of
the profession is Hugh Morris. Mr..
Morris prosecuted several criminal
cases for the State i'm the Court of
General Sessions this week and made
d good impression.
The selection of Ferris Giles as
Manager Of Shellpot Park Is being
favorably commented on by the patrons
Of the park. Mr.. Giles has had some
experience in that line and promises
to make the park more popular than
ever before.
William H. Fem, president Of the
Manufacturers Contracting Company,
is one OF the busiest men i'm Whining
ton. This concern Is connected with
the DUPONT Powder Company and has
charge of the construction work for
that company.
Although a comparatively young man
Samuel il. Chadwick is making a big
success i'm the drug business. For a
number of years Mr. Chadwick was
with 4. James Belt where he learned
The business.
Eplscopalians are well pleased with
the selection made by the Board of
Trustees OF Joseph Swift as treasurer
Of the diocese to succeed the late Will
liam r. Brlnckle. Mr.. Swift has been
prominent in church work for some
years.
Ono of the youngest members I'm the
ranks of horse lovers is William Dobbs.
He has a beautiful bay PAGER which is
known by the name Of Doc. The animal is
mot only good looking but IS said to be
one of the livoliest horses In the city when
it comes TO a question of speed.
The appointment OF Swthn c. Walker
ON tho police force came as "a pleasant
surprise to his many friends in this city.
That he viii make an efficient officer is
the general opinion Of all who know
him.
Patrons of Brandywine Springs Park
are pleased 10 learn that Peter Celia will
again have charge Of the restaurant pa
vlion at that resort. He has always given
satisfaction and this year he says he will
try to even better the service Of recent
years.
Dog Catcher George Kopp has received
enough praise since his appointment to
the positiol he now hlls to turn an or
dinavy mans head. but he never allowed
! his head TO become swellod and performs
his duties without fear or favor. He Is a
] capable official and has the esteem Of the
S. G.. C.. A., by which organization he is
! employed.
! Friends Of John II. Grohe registrar of
I the Water Department are glad to see him
at his work again. Mr.. Grohe has been
a faithful servant of tho Water Depart
ment for years and any attempt TO ousi
him from Office would meet with strenuous
objections.