Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-23
GOSSIP ABOUT
. SOME PEOPLE

Friends of Charles Stout, the Oldest
employe of the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company, who lives at No. 1909
West Sixteenth street, are sorry to
hear OF his illness. Mr.. Stout recently
had his hands frost-bitten and for a
time il was thought it would be neces-
sary to amputate them. Happily this
danger was removed.
Collector Of Port Robert G. Houston
and his assistant, John Titus. are get
ting to be experts measuring boats.
They have done all this work for the
government since the death of Peter
b. Ayars.
I. Elmer Perry is anxiously awaiting
the coming of summer when he will
move his family to Brandywine Sum-
NIT Campmeeting grounds. He would
rather so there than to the seashore
By the many little kind acts he has
done Gateman Jack" Harrington at
the Third street crossing of the Penn
sylvania railroad occupies a place in
the hearts of almost all those whose
business calls them across the tracks
at this busy thoroughfare.
After an absence of about a year Ell
wood Truman has returned TO his old
position at French street station as
signalman. During his absence he has
been at Edge Moor. His return was
welcomed by the travelling public, as
nc was always a cheerful source of in
formation.
Great interest is taken in turnpike
construction by William Poole. who is
Identified with the Philadelphia and
Wilmington and Great Valley turn
pixies. He is authority on the modern
construction OF roads and has made
them careful study.
Although it is not generally known,
there are few kennels in the United
States that have better or higher bred
bull terriers than John Stirlith. lie
takes great pride In his dogs and has
sold many blue ribbon winners during
the past few years. He has several
high priced dogs now, but does not go
in for prize winners as much now as
few years ago.
Although one of the busiest men in
the city, Clement Lippincott always
has time to look after the patrons of
the store. He also manages to think
out schemes which are of mutual ben
eit to Lippincott & Company and TO
the people who shop there.
Charles d. Evans. the well-known
attorney, who is one of the trustees of
Delaware College, takes an active in
terest in all matters pertaining to the
college. Mr.. Evans was very active IN
opposing the movement of removing the
college to Wilmington.
Ex-Police Commissioner Patrick
Monaghan is looked upon as one of the
veteran butchers of the city. Mr.. Mon
Afghan never misses a market day and
is known to nearly everyone who fire.
quents King street on those days.
The numerous gun shoots which have
been held here recently have brought
out several good shots. Among then
is Robert l.. Chadwick. who now ranks
among the best shots in the city al
clay pigeons.
For fancy skating Joseph f. Bryan
is said to have but few equals in VII
mineton. Mr.. Bryan never misses q
chance for a glide over the ice during
the winter season.
Baseball is the favorite sport OF DR.
L. A. Kittinger. He was an admirer
Of the local team last season, and at.
tended the games whenever he could
spare the time from his professional
duties
There is no man in the city who /.
better liked by the Polish residents
than Representative William NJ. Con.
molly. He is always trying to do some.
thing to better their condition.