Hello! Would anyone have any information about the Mary Lew Tea Room in Le Roy, New York, that was in operation from approxomiately 1925 until it burned, possibly 1933 or 1934? I am writing a book about the Boddy family and would love to know more about the Mary Lew for my book. Here is what I know. My relative Ethel (Lewis) Bryant (Mrs. Harold Bryant) was a co-owner and operator of the Mary Lew. It is believed her co-owner may have been Mabel Harris, also of Le Roy. It is believed that the Mary Lew was located at 105 West Main Street. Ethel Bryant's obituary further states...that she "was co-owner and operator of the Mary Lew Tea Room on West Main Street in the former Ernest Townsend property, which is now [1961] the Oatka Hose company's club rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant moved to Geneva, where for some time they managed the Geneva Country Club." Yes, apparently after the fire, Ethel and Harold Bryant moved to Geneva where they were host and hostess of the country club in Geneva. On October 16th, 1940, however, they were visiting in Le Roy and passed the Frank M. Harris home where a fire was in progress at his neighbor's, Louis Murray's. Harold immediately went to assist in putting out the blaze and later in the eveing suddenly died from a heart attack due to overexertion in helping to put out the fire. If you or anyone you know (older relatives or friends) has any information about either fire, I'd appreciate knowing more. I would be delighted to know more about the Mary Lew Tea Room, too, especially if you or someone you know could relate their experiences there. We are hopeful to find an old photograph or two, so any help with that is also greatly appreciated. Thank you! Sincerely, (Mrs.) Patricia Boddy Tharp _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: Get 6 months for $9.95/month. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup