Milford chronicle., 1927-04-15
Lewes News

who died at his home in Philadel-
phia. were held last week in the
I,ewes M. e. Church, and interment
made in the Lewes M. 3. Cemetery.
Rev Milton S. Andrews conducted
the services. He is survived by a
wife who was formerly Miss Birdie
Salmons, daughter of William J..
SalmOns, and several children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Orr, who
have been away for the winter
months, have returned.
Cottages for rent on Lewes Beach
are in demand. Last week an out
of-tOwn prospect for cottage spent
several hours in trying to rent one
with four bed rooms and was un-
successful. There are very few cot
tages for rent on Lewes Beach.
Most of them are owned by people
who summer there themselves each
season. 1t is rumOred that there
will be a number of new cottages
built this season on Lewes Beach
bv private individuals who will oc-
cupv them. The Town Council is
building a road on Cedar street,
which is one block from the front,
which when completed will be in
shane to be used by automobiles.
This will also enable the Town
Council to sell lots between Cedar
street and the front, and will give
others a chance to build cottage
without having to build so far up
the beach.
A number of the members of the
Jewes Chamber of Commerce and
others motored to Dover last Thurs
dav to give their support to the pier
bill which came up in the Senate
that day. It was passed without a
dissenting vote, and on Friday after
noon it was passed in the House,
with two dissenting votes. 1t Is
the opinion of many of the business
men of I.ewes that when this pier IS
built. it will mean much toward the
development of this community.
The New York, Philadelphia and
southern Transportation Co., which
is promoting a steamboat line pc
tween New York, Lewes and Phlla-
delphia, expects to have its boat IN
operation in short time, and when
Cane May-Lewes Ferry gets doing
the town of Lewes will soon need
another new hotel to take care Of
the people.
Thomas R. Ingram's Sunday
School class met last Thursday
night at the home of Mrs. Charles
H. johnson on Fourth street, After
the business of the evening was
transacted, refreshments were
served.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Lewes NJ. E. Church met last week
at the home of Mrs. Edgar W. Ing
ram on South street.
James s. Walsh, of near Whining
ton, was town visitor here during
the past week. y
Thomas r. Ingram, Jr., and ChaS.
L. White, both Of Lewes, made their
first cruise as pilots this week, after
serving for four years as appren-
tices on the pilot boats.
A number of the sporting element
of Lewes attend the boxing matches
which are held every Wednesday
night in Milford.
The Charles A. Lofland property
on South street, was sold at public
sale on Saturday afternoon, at the
Sussex Trust Co., by Andrew J.
Lynch, trustee, Richard Beebe was
the purchaser, at $2550.00.
James R. Wiley, who is employed
by the Cunard Steamship Company
in Philadelphia, spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
E. Wiley, here.
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Vogel and chill
dren, who are spending the winter
months in Wilmington, were town
visitors here on Sunday.
Mrs. Stephen G. Pierce and daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth, are spending a few
DAYS in Philadelphia with the for
mer's sister, Mrs. George S. Lubker
Joseph Marshall, of Wilmington
visited his uncle, Samuel B. D. Mar
shall, here, on Sunday
William H. Johnson and family
of near Wilmington, were town
visitors Sunday.
Last Sunday being a clear day
automobiles from parts of the state
and many from Maryland came tC
Rehoboth to look over the booming
resort, which is rapidly becoming
big town. In just short time Il
will be the second town in the
state in size as far as assessed value
is concerned.
Harry C. Maull, aged about u,
retired pilot, died very suddenly al
his home on Mulberry street here
about II o'clock Sunday night. H'
seemed to be feeling very good OF
Sunday and motored to Rehoboth OF
Sunday afternoon with his son. Flu
neral services will be held Wednes
day afternoon at two o'clock in the
I,ewes M. E. Church, Rev. Milton ;
Andrews officiating. Interment was
made in the M. E. Cemetery. TIT
local Masonic order, of which hi
had been a member for many years
administered their usual services a
the grave. Deceased was a member
of the Lewes M. E. Church and has
served on the official board for man!
wears and made an efficient member
of the body. He is survived by
wife and one son, Harry M MAUI
and three brothers.
A special Easter musical program
will be rendered by the PresDyter
ian Choir at 7.S0 P. M. AT TN
morning service the pastor Rev
William Leishman, will preach al
Easter sermon. Special offerings
will be a feature of the day.
At the Midway Church the Sunda!
School session will be held at 1.S'
P. M. Immediately following, MT
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