Milford chronicle., 1927-04-01
Lewes News

State Councillor H. S. Lowe OF the
Junior Order United American Me-
chanics of the State of Delaware,
made his official visit to Lewes
Council, No. IA, last Tuesday eve
ming. Among other Out-Of-town
visitors who made short addresses,
were Joseph M. Lank and Elmer
Dickerson, of Milton. A gOodly
number were in attendance. Re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Johnston
who have been spending several
weeks in Jacksonville and Miami,
Fla, have returned to their home
here.
John C. Holland has purchased a
bungalow in the pines at RehOboth
from Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Petty
john.
A number of LeWes and RehObOth
people attended the Rehoboth boost
er meeting held at duPont-BiltmOre
Hotel last Tuesday evening.
A meeting of the stockholders OF
the Lewes Hotel Company will be
held this Friday evening, April 1st,
at eight O'Clock, in the auditorium
on South street, for the purpose of
electing a board of directors and
organizing. The company received
its charter last week and in a short
time the plans and specifications
will be out.
John r. Brittingham, who was
operated upon at the Beebe Hos
pitaI several days ago by DR.. Rich
ard @. Beebe for appendicitis, is
rapidly improving.
Calvin A. Evans, engineer on the
pilot boat Philadelphia, spent the
past week with his family here.
William c. Dorman, of Angola,
was brought to the Beebe Hospital
last week in q serious condition. He
had one of his legs amputated just
above the knee. His condition grew
worse on Friday and he passed
away on Friday night. Mr.. Dor
man was one of the most progress
i've farmers in this section and real
ly was a man who worked too hard
for his own good. Funeral services
were held Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Travis, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Nolan Travis, of Re
hoboth, and Lester Warrington, OF
Midway, were married last week by
the Rev. 8. T. Lamblin, pastor OF
the Epworth NJ. E. Church, of Re-
hoboth. Mr.. Warrington drives the
mail route from Midway to Reno
both.
Charles Wolfe, of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with friends in
Lewes.
Charles W. Jenkins, of Philadel-
Dhia, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A
jenkins, here.
Captain John s. Lynch and wife
who have been spending the past
three weeks with their sons II
Hazelton, Pa, returned to theil
home here last Saturday.
Capt. Raymond c. Foster, of Phil
adelphia, took command of the pilot
boat Philadelphia on Saturday, fol
two weeks, relieving Captain Fred
Burton, who has been in command
for the past two weeks.
Stephen G.. Pierce has returned
from short trip to Miami, Fla.
Edison c. Lodge and William j
Carson spent last Friday In Sails
bury, attending the M. e. Confer
ence. A number Of Lewes people
attended the session held there or
Sunday.
Mrs. Maria Phillips, Of Rehoboth
was brought to the Beebe Hospital
on Saturday for treatment
Miss Fannie Webb, a student
nurse at the Delaware Hospital in
Wilmington, who was called home
on account of the serious illness OF
her brother, has returned to heI
duties.
Rev. Milton s. Andrews, pastor OF
the Lewes NJ. E. Church, has return
ed to LeWes for another Conference
year. At one time it was a question
as whether or not he would be sent
here for another year. Two OF three
other churches were using cOnsid-
cradle influence to have him sent tc
them. Mr.. Andrews accepted the in
vitation to return to Lewes and
wanted to return, in spite of the
fact that he was offered a very sub
stantial increase in salary. This
will make his fourth year at LeWes
Fire of unknown origin broke oul
in VIM. Edward ThOmpson's barn
about ten O'Clock Monday night, and
completely destroyed it and several
other nearby buildings, together
with lot of dry feed. Both Lewes
and RehOboth Fire companies were
soon on the scene, but were helpless
because there was, as usual, no
water available to use the pumpeT
with. The chemical tanks were re-
served for the protection Of the
dwelling, which became extremely
hot at different times. This barn
was considered one Of the finest in
Sussex county.
The Thompsoa's W. c. T. U. will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Harry c.
Dodd on Wednesday, April 9th, at
2.3O p. m. All members are re-
Quested to be present.
A party was given Miss Ross Nor
ris Saturday, March 26th, In honor
of her 18th birthday, at the home
of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
r. c. Taylor. Those present were:
Little Charlotte and Cathryn Hail.
Doris Wilkins, Elizabeth and Fiona
Baker, Roda Mitchell, Hazel Jones'
Stella Baker, Ruth Warrington
Elizabeth Withers, LOttie Jones,
Mildred Marshall and Elnor DuttOn.
At a late hour the guests were In
vited to the dining room were re-
freshments were served. Little
Ross was the recipient of many nice