Milford chronicle., 1919-04-18
LEWEs.


and came to his home on Wednesday
evening, after his discharge from ser
vice. Mr. Martin was in several battles
and escaped fortunately unharmed' 'eXcep'
that he was in a hospital sometime win
the Flu"
The Commissioners Of Lewes have en-
ployed Jerome c. Phillips as Chief Oi
Police, TO succeed Edward H. Palmer
who resigned several months ago. and
until this time the town has been with
out a regular policeman.
Charles II. Maull was in Wilmington
during the week, in the interest OF the
Fifth Liberty Loan.
Among those who attended the funeral
of Thomas r. Draper,in Slaughter Neck
last Sunday from here were Thomas X.
Ingram and family, Edgar w. Ingram
and family, Mr and Mrs. William II.
Virden, Mrs. Eugenia Marshall and Joseph
Draper of Philadelphia, also attended the
funeral the deceased was brother TO
Mrs. William H. Virden. Mrs. Eugenia
Marshall and Joseph Draper also a
brother to George Draper of Milford.
Most Worshipful Grand Master A.
Victor Hughes, Deputy Grand Master
Harry Meyer and Grand Marshall Frank
L. Howard Of the Grand Lodge Of Del
aware,A. f. "a. NJ. made their official
visit TO Endeavor Lodge Of Milton, Thur
sday evening and were greeted by large
attendance and after the work they re-
tired to the Fox restaurant, where re-
freshments were served in abundance.
Among those who attended from Lewes,
were Grand Master Charles H. Maul,
Edison c. Lodge, Charles T. Nelson, Jacob
Prettyman, Frank NJ. williams, DR.. Gil
bert NJ Wiltbank, George Z. Chambers,
Harry w. Chambers, Edward w. Wilt
bank and c. Clifton Maull. Others who
spoke beside the Grand Officers were.
Charles H. Maull, Edison c. Lodge, JOS
eph Lank, !. T. Baker, Captain Goodwin
and Robert Davis from Milford.
Mrs Emma Hazard who recently NOV
ed to Lewes from the farm, has purchased
/ the Joseph B. Stevenson property on
Arnells Avenue, from Arthur G. Lawson,
and will move there in a short time.
Noah Bryan, son Of George T. Bryan
Of near Overlook, and Miss Nellie Will
kins Of near Georgetown, were married
at the Lewes Me Parsonage on Sat
urday evening by the Rev. Omar E. Jones;
following the ceremony reception was
given at the home of Mr.. Bryan, they will
make their future home with his father
on the farm.
The funeral services Of George E. Bur-
ton was held at his late home on Second
made ,in the Conleys Chapel M.E.Ceme-
terry.
Thomas r. Ingram has purchased the
cottage on Lewes Beach owned by Col
onel Lewis W. Mustard.
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installing an electric system by which
they are to carry their fish up the dock, |
instead Of the old arrangement Of the
continuous drag elevator. This system
will also be used in loading scrap on
vessels, and carrying coal up the dock |
| instead the push cart which has been
formerly used.
The office Of the American Railway |
Express Company has moved from the
brick building at the corner Of Third and
South Street, formerly occupied by the
Sussex Trust Company, to the Manning
storehouse on Second st.
Mrs. Ida X. Morris is visiting her
daughter Mrs. W. Virden Burton who
recently moved to Wilmington.
Miss Grace Baker Of Ellendale, who has
been visiting Miss Blanche Edwards, has
returned TO her home.
An appeal to the Red Cross for cloth
ing for the members Of the crew on the
steamer Joseph J. Cuneo," which sank
between the two breakwaters during the
gale Of wind here several days ago, was
quickly answered.
Ira Manlove. formerly of this town. but
now Of Wilmington was here last week,
packing his furniture to move to that
city.
It IS reported the Stephen C Pierce
will have charge of the ice deliveries for
this town and Rehoboth for the coming
season. Last season the local plant was
unable to furnish ice for both towns, and
a great deal Of the time both towns were
without ice.
Mrs. Thomas r. Ingram entertained
a family party at her home last week in
honor Of her husbands 45th birthday.
Mrs. William P Orr, Jr.. is spending a
few days with friends and relatives in
Lancaster, Pa.
Lieutenant Frank S Carter of the L. s.
Navy, is spending a few days with his
family here.
The Women's Home Missionary Society {
met at the home of Mrs. John F. Alaull, !
on Monday evening.
Colonel Robert Arnell purchased the h
double house on Madison Ave, which
was sold at pubic sale on Saturday con- b
sideration ss5O.OO this property was for
merly owned by the late Rev. Henry r. d
Hall. y
Charles H. Johnson. Joseph H. Holland
and Elmer c. Mitchell Of the Fenwick v
Island Light vessel are home on short q
leave. d
J. Henry johnson, has been granted a
divorce from his wife Estella B.Johnson y
and Charles w. Palmer from his wife,
Maggie W. Palmer. c
Dr. William d. Hall Of Philadelphia,
formerly of this town is spending a few a
days here with Colonel Robert Arnell.
Private Roy Collins who has been
stationed at Fort DUPONT. for the past t
year is visiting his parents here Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin Collins.
oscar NJ. Salmons who is employed on
one of the large steamers trading to
Southern ports is spending a few days c
with his family here
A combination Of local people have pur- q
chased the barge "Sculy' and cargo
which sank in the channel just off the q
east end OF the old breakwater. during the c