Evening journal., 1922-08-02
NEWS GOSSIP
OF new CASTLE
William Jester, Veteran of
World War, Buried With
Military Honors
DISCUSS PAVING
OF FOURTH STREET

NEW CASTLE. Aug. 2.-For the
first time in the history OF the city
full military honors were accorded
veteran OF the world war yester-
day, when the funeral of William
Jester took place from his late resi-
dence on East Fourth street. To
the beats OF muffled drum, with the
regimental band. 19sth artillery.
(anti- aircraft reg.ment), G. AC. Del
aware National Guard. playing fu-
neral dirges the funeral cortege
marched from the home TO the
Glebe cemetery in the northeastern
section of the city. where interment
was made.
Pallbearers: Leslie l.. Walls, Ell
wood Rossell, John Foster, Michael
Bishop, David Harrington and Carl
Wortz. members of Battery II. flank
ed the hearse as II carried the re-
mains to the cemetery. Following
the improvised caisson, bearing the
casket draped with large American
flag, was the firing squad. Battery II,
c. A.. c., about thirty former SER
vice men all OF whom saw overseas
delegation Of fellow employees OF the
Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Corporation. Whining
ton. where Jester received the in
juries from which he died In the
Delaware Hospital, on Saturday eve
ming. The members and friends OF
the family concluded the long pro-
cession OF one OF the most impress
slve funerals ever held in this city.
The Rev. Luther E. Poole. pastor
of the Methodist Church. performed
the religious ceremonies. He was
assisted by the Rev John Hendricks.
also OF this city. Members of the
Methodist choir sang several selec-
tioDs, favorites of the deceased.
AS the last words OF the commit
ment were read by the officiating
clergyman, Captain Duncan's voice
broke the intense silence with the
commands TO the firing squad. drawn
up at the graves side. Just as the
men squeezed the trigger to fire the
last volley over the grave. the great
est hsnor the United States pays TO
one OF her deceased defenders. two
soldiers stepped to the head and
foot OF the casket and reverently
lifted the Stars and Stripes from tn.
case. turned. facing each other. and
saluted for the last time their de-
parted comrade. 1t was then that
the "last call" was sounded over ths
deceased and the notes were echoed
by another bugler stationed IN a re-
mote part Of the graveyard.
The military funeral was made
possible through the effort of Jesse
A. Mckay. former major in the old
seth Pioneers regiment, and the
courtesies OF Colonel Harry w.
Stark. commandant at Camp George
W. Sparks. the latter detailing the
reRimental band and Battery II as
escort at the funeral.
At the meeting of City Council
last evening the matter of paving
OF Fourth street was discussed at
length. Councilman Kee objected 10
the present plan to pave only to
Foundry lane on that street
Councilman Kee moved that the
clerk be instructed to communicate
with the Street Improvement Com
mission requesting them to pave
Fourth street TO williams street. in
stead Of stopping at Foundry lane.
This was due TO many complaints of
property owners on Fourth street |
petitioning Council to make efforts |
TO have the entire length paved.
Mr.. Kee said the money was or
dered raised by bond issue for the |
specific purpose Of paving Fourth |
street.
II was said the commission had |
full power to use money where they |
desired.
Mr.. Kee sad he did not believe |
such to be the case, as the motion.
10 raise the money. which was in
writing. called for the paving OF /
Fourth street specifically.
In compliance with request Of 1
Mayor Cramer. Council decided to
appoint Alexander McCaughan, for
mer chief of police, as life guard
at Battery Park bathing beach dur
ing bathing hours. This action was
taken because of the recent drown
ing Of Jane Meredith, aged years.
last week. and the several recent
near drownings.
Mayor Cramer reported receiving |
several complaints from the resi-
dents Of Cherry and Sixth streets,
because of weeds growing on the
plot at Sixth and Cherry streets;
also because of weeds growing on
old Major wharf lot, belonging 10
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
A communication from Council
man Charles Klingmeyer. who II
employed at Rehoboth. informed
Council that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road was ready to go ahead with
laying of pipe drain in the ditch
along the northern side of Battery
Park. The company and Council
will lay the proposed drain sharing
the cost Jointly.
President Dougherty said he had
D. KID the blue prints for the pur-
posed improvement and returned
hem TO the Railroad Company with
The instructions to proceed with in
stallation. This Improvements will
eliminate the much discussed stag
nant water ditch.
City Treasurer Manlove reported
the following collections for the
OF July: From C. Allen Smith
.Nl At-N AdAtcf LOT ltLl |
axes, s261.s6; for 1922 taxes, s2.-
f77ss; for dog registrations, s3s; {
or curbs and cutters. $500; from :
". Leslie Cramer, Mayor, fines. $40;
rom Laird and Company s51.e4
or water and light commission. Also
i15,022.22 for street improvement !
commission and s25,000 for water '
md light commission.