Milford chronicle., 1926-01-15
Lewes

The Lewes High School Boys
Basketball Team defeated the Sci
byville Team here on Friday night
by a score of % to %. The visitors
were somewhat handicapped when
one of their best players broke his
arm during the early part of the
game. The Lewes Girls Team also
defeated the Selbyville girls by a
score of so to 8.
Arthur L. Lynch, of Collingswood,
, N. J., formerly of this town, was a
town visitor here during the week.
Albert NAPLES, of Coolspring, and
Mrs. Sallie B. Massey, of near Har-
beson, were married on December
goth in Wilmington by the Rev. ].
Clement Russell, pastor of the East
Lake Presbyterian Church. After a
short honeymoon they are making
their home at Coolspring, Del,
where Mr.. NAPLES is employed in
the store of Clifford M. NAPLES.
Mrs. William H. Fields, who was
operated upon at the Beebe Hospi-
tai here some days ago, is getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Luther T. Salmons, who has
been in the Beebe Hospital for
some time suffering with an attack
of grippe, is rapidly improving.
George T. Bryan, aged 76 years, a
well-known farmer in this section,
died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Frederick G.. Chapel, on
Thursday after an illness of some
weeks. Funeral services were held
on Monday at the home of his
daughter, and interment made in
Whites Chapel M. e. Cemetery. He
is survived by a number of children
and grandchildren.
The Chamber of Commerce held
its regular meeting in the town hall
here on Monday evening, January
4th. The subject which was of
most Importance that was brought
before the meeting was the matter
of interesting somebody to build a
hotel in Lewes, which is something
that is badly needed. 1t simply
means that we cannot expect so
very much progress in our town
until we can boast of having a first |
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travelling men a bad impression of |
our town when they have to spend |
considerable of their time in trying |
to find place to spend a night.
Many of the travelling men arrange
to get out of town before night.
When the Hotel Rodney was going,
many of them made it a point to
spend the evening in Lewes.
Walter ArgO butchered a hog
that tipped the beams at 576 pounds
and Frank E. Johnson butchered
one that weighed 544 pounds. Each
Of them were IA months old.
John c. Burton, a local carpen-
ter, met with very painful acci-
lent some days ago when his saw
slipped and sawed quite a cash in
lis left hand. 1t took three stitches
o close the wound.
= The Ladies' Aid Society of the
4ewes NJ. E. Church met last Mon
lay evening at the home of Mrs.
ruth A. Hazard on King street.
William E. Walsh made a busi-
ess trip to Philadelphia during the
1eek.
Rev. E. c. Prettyman, the Anti
aloon director for the State and
ne Eastern Shore of Maryland,
lied the pulpit in the Lewes M. E.
hurch on Sunday morning.
Charles H. Mason, of Kennett
quare, and Allen Lauritsen, of
were town visitors dur
g the past week. Louis Lauritsen
no has been spending the winter
18th his daughter, Mrs. Chas. H.
ason in Kennett Square, is spend
g some time at his home here on
1uth street.
The Loyal Helpers of the Lewes
. E. Church met last Friday eve
ng at the home of Mrs. Andrew
Baker on South street.
DR.. Hiram r. Burton, who has
EN- confined to his bed for several
US on account of illness, is slowly
proving.
Pilot T. c. Marshall has been con- 70.
led to his home in PilottOwn for
veral days owing to illness.
Rowland Bones has moved from
Pierce property on South street
the John w. Wells property on
ng street.
lanes P. Prettyman, who is en-
'yed in the local postoffice, has
en- confined to his home for sew
u days on account of Illness.
Coleman Willard, who is employ
in Wilmington, spent the week
l with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
race Willard, here.
lanes S. Walsh, of Wilmington,
S a town visitor here during the
st week.
The Home Missionary Society of
Lewes M. E. Church. met on
nday evening at the home of
S. Laura M. Morris, on Second
eet.
he members of Jefferson Lodge
Is, A. F. and A. NJ, will dedi-
e their new Masonic Temple
t Friday evening, January 18th.
building will be open to the
'lic for inspection on Friday af-
loon from 2:3O until 500
Ock.
odsOn C. West has gone to Phil
lphia where he has accepted a
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