Milford chronicle., 1918-09-13
LEWES.

: Mrs. Alfred Marvel died at hel
: home near Coolspring last Friday
after a lingering illness of several
years, aged 85 years. She leaves to
mourn her loss her husband and three
!. children, Mrs. N. T. Veasey, of Mil
ton; Alfred Marvel of Camden. N. j.,
and Frank Marvel of Rehoboth. Fun
eraI services were held at St. Johns
church on Sunday morning, by Rev
Benson, and interment was made in
the adjoining cemetery. S. ]. Will
son of Milton was the funeral direct
or.
On Tuesday evening of last week
at the invitation of DR.. c. H. B.
Turner, chaplain of the Lewes Naval
Base, a party of sc young ladies' met
at the Queen Anne Pier and were TAX
en- by the S. P. Boat No. 5 to the
Government Pier, from thence they
walked to the Surgeons house, where
/ they were met by so uniformed boys,
and they all had a fine dance. Music
was furnished by the Base orchestra.
Mrs. William P. Orr occupied the
surgeons house and served fruit and
punch during the evening. This is
expected to be the program for every
Tuesday evening.
A very quiet and pretty wedding
was sOlemniZed at the Presbyterian
Church on Monday morning, Septem-
Der 2, 1918, when Miss Beatrice Atkins
and DR.. Alexander F. Arthur, of
Bristol, Pa, were married. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. Fred
Kullmar. They left on the early
train for their honeymoon trip. Miss
Atkins is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Atkins. Only a
few intimate friends witnessed the
ceremony.
Commander ]. c. Cantwen, from
California, has arrived at the Base
to succeed Com. S. NJ. Laudrey. who
was called to- report to Philadelphia. i
Frank S. Carter, first lieutenant in
the U. S. Navy, for some time sta
TONED at Annapolis, Md, is spending
a furlOugh with his family here. He
expects to sail for France soon.
Among those who left here for
Camp Dix on Monday were Frank
manager of the Lewes Gas
Company, and Samuel Williams, who
Is employed by the express company.
Henry Johnson, who is employed at
William q. Walsh's garage, was also
called.
Mrs. William P. Orr gave a party
On Friday morning of last week in !
lonor Of her guest, Mrs. Elizabeth 5
3erOld, Of Salisbury, Md. i
John NJ. Lane met his death while J
n bathing in the ocean on Monday. {
September End, at Rehoboth Beach.
While seeking to saw two of his sons l
yho were in danger. Ii is supposed {
hat he died from heart failure, for d
le was known as an excellent swim ]
ner. The boys were saved. He was s
3 years of age and treasurer Of the
laryland Security and Trust Com e
any, of HagerstOwn, Md. He is I
urviyed by his wife and four child
en-. Y
Myres R. Pettyjohn and family: d
Toy Simpler and family, and Mr.. h
irs. William ]. WestcOat and Mr.. b
nd Mrs. William Polite attended the d
tate Fair at Wilmington last week. T
William C. LOfland, Capt. Edward te
racey and George C. Prettyman al
'ent to Dover on Tuesday to helm Iii
lake out the state ticket. ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Truitt have h
DID their residence to Mr.. and Mrs. hi
ioolsey G.. Hopkins, who will occu- ca
1t the first of the year. T.
ELI w. Robbins has purchased the bI
homas Wilson house on King street be
ON Charles Warrington, and will w
;cupy 1t the first of the year. hay- H
g sold their farm. Ol
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood L. Westcoat. 81
no made a business trip to Buffalo.
: > last week, have returned home. fe