The Penn's Grove record., 1919-09-05
Salem'S Fine Memorial !
Salem County Was First In War,
First In Defeating A
Memorial

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County, whose name means Peace,
We're stirred with the heroic spirit of
patriotic zeal to meet the enemy of
worldwide democracy. In ten months
after peace was declared the first me-
mortal was dedicated to the memory
of the soldiers, sailors and marines,
who fought in the World War.
Last Saturday afternoon in the
presence of about 1000 persons from
all parts of Salem County the dedi-
cation of the Memorial Hospital took
place in front of what was formerly
Ford's Hotel, in Salem.
Mayor w. A. w. Grier was master
of ceremony. After prayer by Rev.
William Tatlock, pastor of the Pres
byterian Church in Woodstown, VIM.
H. Chew, president of the Memorial
Hospital, reviewed the work of ac-
curing Ford's Hotel, raising funds
and Transforming it into a fully
equipped hospital. AS q former SOL
der removed a flag from the bronze
tablet or the building applause greeted
the act.
Sergeant Howard Shoemaker, a
Salem boy, who saw service abroad,
spoke in behalf of the veterans, es-
pecially those of the Harry P. Nor
rison Post, American Legion. Said
he: eve rejoice that your choice of a
memorial was not one that would
merely be pleasing to the eye, but one
that will be a constant reminder to us
of your gratitude to soldiers, sailors
and marines who fought for the cause
of democracy, and it will also be of
great benefit to the cause of humanity
for which we fought in the trenches"
A glowing tribute was paid by the
Sergeant to the work of the Salem
Branch of the American Red Cross.
He said that only the men in the SER
vice could appreciate what wonderful
things had been done by this organi-
cation.
Edward L. Farr, president of Coop
er Hospital, Camden, spoke briefly
complimenting Salem County on the
wonderful institution thus started,
one, he said, of which any community,
large or small, might we'll feel proud
for the furnishings and arrangements
were evidence of careful thought and
wise judgment.
Rev. John Handley, of Long Branch,
made the soul-stirring speech of the
occasion. DR.. Handley was pastor of
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church,
Salem, when war was declared. Be-
ing Chaplain of the State Militia, he
donned the khaki and went with the
first troops. He saw several months
service in France where he prayed and
preached to the soldiers.
He said his plan was to go to Paris,
to Berlin, Vienna, to Budapest, to
Constantinople, to Bagdad, to J@erusa-
lem and then return. He considered
it is a mistake that the army did not
reach Berlin and show the German
people what "a is.
Hundreds of American boys laid
down their lives in France as a sacri-
fee on the altar for the freedom of
mankind from autocracy to make the
world safe for democracy. No army
stood in the way of the heroic, zeal
Gus, unconquerable spirit of Americas
energetic and ind~ividualistic manhood.
When the Frenchmen told the Ameri-
cans at Chateau Thierry that the Ger
mans are coming their reply was,
"What do we care for the Germans.
We are going" They went through the
German lines, inspired renewed cour-
age and energy in the French and
British and won the var
1t is a glorious tribute to have this
hospital given and dedicated to the
memory of. those who will remain in
France and to those who have re-
turned. 1t is a stately mansion fol
the sick and suffering, and those who
wish to add glory to their heavenly
mansion can best do it by helping the
sick, suffering and needy here below.
Music was furnished by the Twelfth
Regiment Band during the afternoon
and at the conclusion of the exercises
a public inspection of the building was
made. Over 5000 people passed thru
the doors.
The hospital was opened for the
reception of patients Monday morning
with Miss Jane D. Nicholson, super.
intendent, and Miss Josephine Elwel
and Miss Alma Baker, assistants. II
was declared by the physicians who
made a tour of the building that few
hospitals have ever been opened with
such complete furnishings, even the
smallest detail, having been cared for
On the first floor are located the re
ception room and administrative office
and also the mems and women's wards
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fitted with the most approved furni'
ture. There is also the accident ware
and receiving room with the nurses
dining room adjoining. At the real
of the first floor hall is the electric
elevator, large enough to take
stretcher or hospital bed. In the real
building is the large kitchen equipped
in the most modern manner. There /!
also a laundry building adjoining il
which will be installed electric appli
anees. t,
On the second floor is the children''
ward, furnished by members of tn
Hancock family to the memory OF thu
late Chamless Hancock, a former resi-
dent of Salem, and the s~emi-privat'
wards. There are also private rooms
tbe nursery, diet kitchen and matern
ity ward, the latter being furnished b!
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