Milford chronicle., 1925-02-06
Lewes News

Jne cargo, nave been more Lnan Jne
hull could withstand, and it is now
broken in two. 1t was thought that
an effort would have been made
long before these recent gales to
have salvaged the hull of the steam
er.
The fourth quarterly conference
of the Lewes Methodist Episcopal
Church, was held last Friday even
ing with DR.. Walter E. Gunby, dis
trict superintendent, in charge. A
summary of the years work disclos-
ed the fact, that the church was in
a healthful condition, in every de-
partment. Reports were read from
the presidents of the different or
ganizations of the church, as well as
from the pastor, Sunday school SUI
perintendent and class leaders. At
the third quarterly conference, Mil
ton S. Andrews, pastor of the church
was unanimously invited to return
for another pastoral year. Reports
from the treasurer of the church
showed that the financial condition
of the church was better at this sea-
son of the year than it has been
known to be for many years. The
pastor inaugurated a budget system
last year for the first time and ap-
parently it has been working good.
James c. Bolton, clerk at the Rod
ney Hotel for several years, better
known to all the travelling men as
Uncle Jimmie" and loved by all
who knew him, left Lewes Saturday
afternoon, after spending few days
with his friends here since the fire;
which occurred last Wednesday.
Uncle Jimmie will no doubt be chief
clerk of the new hotel which is to
replace the Rodney.
Miss Elizabeth Morgan and Miss
Martha Maull who are attending the
of Delaware are spending
a few days vacation at their homes
here.
The members of Saint Peters P. E.
Church gave reception for their
new rector, Rev. Joseph S. Kinks, at |
the rectOry on Thursday evening. A
goodly number were in attendance.
Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Fields |
have returned from a trip to Will
nington and Philadelphia. While in
they attended the birth
lay feast of Mr.. Olson. Mrs. Fields
With her son Clifford M. Fields, of
attended a banquet Civ
N by the Oriental Lodge, No. q, A.
2. & A. NJ, at the annual visit OF
Worshipful Grand Master, Charles
}. Bird, of the State of Delaware.
The Sarah J. Coleman property on
street will be sold at pub
ic sale on Saturday, February 18th,
" Thomas r. Ingram, executor.
Pilot John w. Joseph, who with
lis family are spending the winter
months in Philadelphia, was town
isitOr here last week.
The town of LeWeS very keenly {
eels the loss of the Hotel Rodney,
which was consumed by the flames
ere last Wednesday. Many travelling y
len made it point to get to Lewes s
D stay over night, on account of the
ccOmmodatiOns afforded at the Rod
ey Hotel. 1t is reported that Step
en- G. Pierce, the owner of the hO- !
81, will begin as soon as the adjust
lent is made, to rebuild on the lot s
here the old hotel stood. The citi- I
ems of LeWes, as well as Mr.. Pierce
re loud in their praise of the Won {
erful work done by the Lewes fire
len and those of the visiting towns. s
[any of the firemen were frosted !
nd many were wet to the skin when
ne of the large hoses got away s
rom those holding it. 1t was only {
ne hard work and faithful work of ]
ne firemen that kept the fire within {
le<walls of the burning building. s
The Lewes High School boys and
iris basket ball teams went to Sea-
,rd last Friday night and were de- !
.ated by the Seaford teams. One of
le chief reasons given for the de- /
,at was the waxed floors which I
ley had to play on; as they were
Ot prepared to play on that kind OF I
foor/ t
FHneral services of Mrs. Lettie '
base, aged about "a years, wife of
anieI R. Chase, were held on Sun T
~ afternoon at Rehoboth Beach. a
lterment made in the Lewes M. p.
The deceased had been i'll f
T a year or more. She died at the S
)me of her daughter, Mrs. Linda
elsOn, near. Philadelphia. Besides b
aving a husband and daughter, Ii
.e leaves a son, Frank L. Chase, Of
shoboth Beach. G
Since the burning Of the Hotel c
Odney, Stephen G. Pierce, the pro-
ietor and wife, have been making lt
cir headquarters at the home of a
s brother, Samuel G.. Pierce, on h
'uth street. D
Mrs. Nettie Marshall celebrated r
II birthday anniversary last Satur- Il
" night. A bout twenty-five of her C
lends were in attendance. After
ending a sociable evening, re- al
{ shments were served. Mr.. and
rs Marshall both, comparatively T.
Ieaking, are still young, yet they -
I've the honor and distinction of
ing the youngest couple in town to.
called grandfather and grandma
er by two children. Sam is very is
oud of the grandchildren, yet he it.
esnE like to be called grandpop. fe
J. Edward Wiley has been con- sc
led ID his home for a few days on tn
couId Of an attack of neuritis. at
The West Hill Home and School dI
socisl zion held it's first meeting
: the tew year on Monday evening, ST.
nuaryl 26th. su
ThereI Twas a general discussion Of ex
. schdbl plan proposed by Pierre on
du Pd mt. There were also topics of
plained and discussed in the pam pc
let en tied what Do You Know hi
out th Public Schools of Della pu
re?" gr
The pa nts of the association de- pa
ed to pet again on Friday, Jan gr