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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

a great leader, How is the mighty
fallen, and Blessed be the name of
the lord
Politicians may have differed, and
strenuously at times from president
Harding's policies, In matters of ma
tional or International concern. but all
honored his honesty of purpose, his
sincerity of endeavor. and his fairness
of treatment. America was first in
his mind and heart, but he would
have her be a good neighbor to all
other nations There was kindliness
in his character that endeared him to
his fellow man. 1t could be said of
him. even in life, none knew him but
to love him, none named him but to
praise
His last great act TO visit the far
distant northwest and to convince
those less favored people that their
sacred interests were deep down in the
kind heart of the fatherly government
at Washington-that great, fatiguing
trip. was inspired by love of others,
no matter what it cost himself, and
he fell at the close of that trip. The
task so unstintedly worked out. was
too much for even his robust strength
and ambition.
AT this hour Washington has
given him Up. has sur
rendered him to his own hometown
in the west, and companions of his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

boyhood days and partners OF his
manhood labors and struggles are
laying away to rest, the nations
honored dead. And SO the nation is
in mourning, but thank God she Ia
not widow The King is dead, but
long live the King other nations
have said in their day of bereave-
ment. America today says The
President is dead, but long live the
President
Unlike the days when would be
kings and emperors contended In
fierce struggle for throne, in our
day the constitution OF the United
States has provided peaceful sue
cession to the office. The people
have SO willed IT. President Coolidge
is today presiding at the obsequies
of his lamented predecessor. Long
live the constitution of the United
States which makes citizens of us all,
whether native or foreign born, and
which brings US to our knees today
around the bier of President Harding,
and from our heart OF hearts we
fervently utter God grant him
eternal repose.' And looking forward
moment, we cheerfuAy VOW to be
Just as loyal, just as helpful to his
successor, President Coolidge.
"And have we not in our stricken
hearts today some tender sympathetic
sentiment for Mrs. Harding-the
dear soul, the life long partner Of
his bosom, who followed him In his
journeys, inspired him in his labors
kos~ 81 J,. IL,
ing moment, who WAS with him the
closest in this sorrowful journey?
BY her devotion and sacrifice and
preserving courage though her heart
was broken, does she not remind
us of that other woman, The Mother
of Sorrows whom we call Blessed
who stood by the cross when death,
too, was so cruelty taking away her
all?
AT this moment the nation stands
with bowed head at the grave of
President Harding, and we his fellow
citizens, by our feeble words though
uttered far away, would place a
fragrant flower upon his casket,
we strive to say, Gods holy will be
DONE" >.
G. r. Smiths Address.
Chairman Charles F. Smith of the
board Of directors of Landers. Frary.
& Clark. pointed out the possibilities
to all American boys as shown by the
life of the late president. Mr.. Smith
said .-.-.
THE story of President Hardings
life is the typical American story Of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11
NEW BRITAIN UNITES IN
PAYING LAST HONORS IN PARK

combined bands of the city under the
direction of Edward j. Lynch. veteran
band leader. opened the services.
Judge Hungerford presided and
opened the services by introducing
Mayor Paonessa who read his procla-
nation as follows:
I'VE meet this afternoon In the
spirit of the prociamations Of the
president of the United States and the
governor of this state, in appointing
this day as a day of prayer and
mourning for the late Warren CANA
liel Harding, the twenty-ninth presi-
dent OF the United States.
This is a fitting gathering, men.
woman and children from all parts
OF our city unite for this purpose. On
this public park, in the open air, with
only the blue heavens above us, we
can justly appraise and honor the
character of our president that is de-
parted. and look towards the future
with confidence in the belief that good
and true men will, under God, always
be the guiding influence in this coun-
try.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

increased naval armament that was
everywhere being projected and in
convincing the attending nations OF
our disinterestedness and good will.
"In the last months OF his life he
took up the great question Of the es-
adjustments Of, and our parttcipa-
tion in. q great international court of
justice. That such a tribunal would
bring better International under
standing and make for peace and
prosperity WAS clear to his vision. His
advocacy of 1t against tho determined
opposition of influential members of
his own party was patient consider
ate, but determined. The long jour-
ney to the Pacific coast which ended
80 ,tragicaliy was undertaken priua-
rily In the interest of the world court
His last address, published after he
was stricken with his fatal illness,
was an appeal to his countrymen to
favor such tribunal.
Now he is dead, and gone before
that eternal court where justice un-
erring sits enthroned and takes note,
"a we fondly believe, not Of what we
poor mortals succeed in doing, but Of
what we try to do. Though dead he
yet speaketh,' In what language and
to what purpose we well know. and
CONTINUED on Fifth Fage)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

In New Britain as elsewhere
throughout the land the silence was
marked by a more intense quiet than
on any Sabbath. There was sus-
pension of business for greater than
has been seen in this city since the
funeral of the late William Mckinley.
Public service corporations which
are almost as perpetual as the revo-
luton OF the earth around the sun,
suspended operations from one to five
minutes. Telephones were silenced
for the first time in the memory Of
many of the operators Motormen on
trolley cars ran their cars into safety
zones and stopped for five minutes of
respectful commemoration for the sec
end time since trolley cars have run
in the city p
Services at Park
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon thous-
ands of New Britain people wended
their way to Walnut Hill park where
services in memory of the late presi-
dent were held. Members of Stanley
Post, G. A. r., members of L. D. Pen
field camp Sons of Veterans, members
of the combined Masonic organiza-
tons, 200 strong, 35 ex-servicemen,
firemen, policemen. Elks and other or
CARNATIONS turned out in groups.
Men, women and children, veterans of
three wars, from tiny tots in go-carts
to feeble and aged grandparents,
every walk of life represented in the
city was represented at the service.
Members of Eddy-Glover post Ameri-
can Legion, and other ex-servicemen,
headed by a color guard carrying the
American flag and the post colors and
led by the Legion band, marched up
in body.
On the band stand used as a speak:
er's platform were potted plants and
ferns. Judge w. C. Hungerford pre-
sided at the service. Others on the
platform included Mayor A. M. Pao-
Mesa, Rev. ]. T. Winters, Rev. Henry
w. Maier, Charles F. Smith, Rev.
Simon Yonan, Rev. William Ross.
Rev. G. f. Phil. Rev. DIR. Abel Ahl-
quist, the Eddy-Glover post color
guard and the First Congregational
quartet.
Mayors Proclamation.
Onward Christian Soldiers" by the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

IT have urged the observance Of
these public exercises and the spirit
of the day, and l further urge that
between s and sos o'clock this aft
ernoon, when our late president is laid
at rest and bells are tolled through
out the city, and traffic ceases, wher-
ever we are, we will stand and with
bowed heads and hat removed, honor
the memory of our departed presi-
dent and in these sacred moment that
we each renew our determination to
give our best in the making of this
great country"
A beautiful musical feature followed
the mayors address when the COM
bined bands played the first part of
Lead Kindly Light" which was
taken up and finished by the quartette
of the First Congregational church.
Scripture reading by Rev. William
Ross was followed by prayer by Rev.
DR.. Ahlquist.
Rev. DIR. AhIquists' Prayer.
Almighty and Most Merciful God,
our Heavenly Father, to whom all
hearts are open and all thoughts are
known, cleanse Thou the thoughts of
our hearts with the inspiration of Thy
Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly
love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy
excellent name,
We than Thee, o Father, for all the
generations of men that have come
and gone, that have sown and plant
ed, and reaped and replanted, and
made for us such haryests of civiliZa-
ton, and garnered for us such results
of culture. We thank Thee that we are
living men, born into the world, with
capacities for infinite development in
this world and in the world to come.
We thank Thee that we are not shut
up here forever, but having been train
ed and disciplined on earth, Thou open
est unto us the gates of the second
birth and the second life-the life
that is everlasting.
Thou seest us, o God, as we are
met today under the shadow of a
common sorrow. We thank Thee for
those who have assisted us in moral
and intellectual development, and this
day especially for him, whose re-
mains are about to be buried out of
our sight. For all his bodily, INTEL
lectual and spiritual endowments; for
he sincere and honest purpose of his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

| life; for his kindness of heart ano
sympathy toward his fellow-men; fol
his public spirit and his conscientious
l,devotion to duty, we thank Thee, c
Lord. Now that Thou hast been
pleased in Thy Providence to take him
away, grant us grace to lead such
godly and righteous lives that we
may be able to carry into fulf1llment
such plans as seemed his purpose.
We beseech Thee to send grace and
consolation to the bereaveds ones.
Bless his wife. Thou that hast put in
the Holy Scriptures so many words
for the widow, bless her.
Bless him upon whose shoulders
have fallen the weighty cares and du-
ties of the highest office of our land.
Grant him health and prosperity that
he may rule after Thy good Heasure
and to the maintenance of righteous
ness. .o.M ~%
And while we pray for ourselves. we
pray also for those who in distant
places throughout the length and
breadth Of our land are lifting unto
God their hearts today In solemn
AL Vi ulhl VIM was
our chief and who has departed this
life.
And now, God. be merciful to us
and bless us. and cause the light OF
Thy countenance to shine unto us,
that Thy name may be known upon
the earth. Thy Saving health among
all nations. This our prayer we send
to Thy throne Of mercy in the name
of Him, who lived and died for us,
Thy son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The quartet then sang Homeland"
Rev. Winters Speaks.
Grief over the loss of President
Harding and confidence in the admin
istration of President Coolidge were
expressed by Rev John T. Winters of
st. Mary's church in the first euogy
of the afternoon. Rev. Winters spoke
as follows:
New Britain, in this hour of sor-
row, is joining with all the people of
these United States of America, In try
ing to voice the grief which fills our
hearts, over the sudden and untimely
death that has taken away from us
our beloved president.
I'VE feel deply the loss that has
fallen upon our country. He was
our president, the president of thei
whole people. In life we honored |
him, loved him in death, we sor-
rowfully mourn his loss, and bowling
at the inscrutabe ways of Divine
Providence, we humbly repeat the cry
Of Gods people of old at the death of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11
CITY ITEMS.

Gulbransen Player Pianos. Morans'
--advt
Fresh Pineapple Ice Cream in brick.
Axelrod's Pharmacy, Park .St.-advt.
Miss Mae Sullivan is i'll at her
lone on Rockwell avenue.
victrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans.
--advt
Radio sets and supplies at Morans'.
-Advt. ..'...
Lunch at Haliinan-s.--advt.
Have The Herald follow you on
your vacation. 1Sc a week, cash with
order.--Advt-
New Art Model Victrola at Morans'
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! See Art Model Victrola at Morans'
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11
Walnut Hill Scene of Large
Gathering When Pastors
Unite in Conducting Serv-
ices. ,..

Warren Harding has gone. While a
hundred and ten million people from
coast to coast and from the banks of
the st. Lawrence to the Gulf OF Next
co yesterday stood with bowed heads
and paid homage to the spirit of the
departed president. While his body
was confined to its last resting place
In the family burial plot in Marion,
Ohio yesterday, in every village and
hamlet, in every city, town and bor-
ough in these vast United States yes
terday there was paid his memory a
silent tribute, and a silence almost as
deep as the grave itself was observed
over the country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11

Sailor members of EddGlover Post American Legion fur
nhed firing squad for the services at Walnut Hill park They
were in white uniforms with black armbands symbol of
mourning The squad in charge of Clifford E. Heberg and
Harry E. Scheuy Gustave Wnge Robert Bern Raymond
b. Walker Joseph Jackson E. K Burr Fred Hoffman and Will
liam March, The color bearers John Preston and Frederick
Tyler color guards Bernard Fitzpatrick and John Daniels bug
lers Vincent Sanada and Thomas Barber of Glover Post
not shown.
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
TOTAL ASSESSMENT in
SUSSEX IS $3l,479,27l
CONTINUED from first page)

855; total. $2.24O,SOS; total capitation,
S55.
Tenth Representative District: First
$2,021, 256; capitation, 796; s. cond,
$685. 1865; capitation, 638; Third, ST.
759,382; capitation, 47O; total, SOLO,
604 total capitatiOn, 1904.
The total assessed valuation of the
real and personal property in all of
the districts amounts to 31,479,271,
and the total capitation is 1858.
Property, both real and personal, is
assessed at three forths of it's value,
the valuation being based on the judg-
ment Of the three members of the
Board of Assessment
Under the statute of Delaware hav-
ing to do with the property assess
ment in Sussex county it is mandatory
on the part of the property owner to
place valuation on his or her prop
erty and make the return to the Board
Of Assessment who accept or reject
the figures submitted by the owner of
the property.
The tax rate has been fixed at rs
cents on the S100 of assessed valua-
ton which will mean a revenue to
the county of $236,094.53 for all coun-
ty purposes. It will be distributed to
the several funds as follows: General
fund, $S2,69S.09; general road fund,
S47,218.91; special road improvement
fund, $3S,0532S; bonded Indebtedness
fund, $6S,745.52; poor fund, $4,721.S9;
witness and jury fund, $4,721.89.
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
SELBYVHLE

The chancel bouquets on Sunday
DR.. H. E. Evans.
Rev. G. P. Smith of Dover preached
Sunday morning and evening at Sal
EN- M. E. Church. Rev. Theo. Beau
champ is recovering slowly, but hopes
to be able to occupy his pulpit soon.
The funeral of Mrs. Jonah McCabe
took place at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. L. McCabe, Jr., on Sunday
afternoon.
Victor Simpler was elected as the
third member of the school board on
Saturday in the place formerly occu-
pied by c. L. McCabe, ST., whose term
had expired.
Following the annOuncemnt of the
engagement of Miss Helen Mathews
to VIM. Long of Frankfort, a number
of her friends gave her a shower on
Tuesday evening. Quite a number of
dainty and useful gifts were received.
Mrs. Pasha Watson, hostess for the
evening, served refreshments, of ice
cream and cake. Miss Mathews has
been teacher in Selbyville for a
number of years and has the esteem
and affection of the entire cOmmun-
ity.
The w. H. M. Society met at the
home of Mrs. Ollister Moore on Tues
day evening.
Curtis Robinson has returned from
a visit to his parents in Philadelphia.
The Community Club met on Thurs
day evening at the club room.
IF you are sick, take Chiropractic Ad-
justments and get well. ANNA K. GRE
coRIUs, ChirOPractOT. Offices: Milford
and Dover. sS-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
WARWICK

Warm weather has descended upon
us this week. Begins to feel like good
old summertime again.
So many people are leaving the
neighbOrhood that the farmers and
mill owners are finding it difficult to
procure help.
Larry Johnson who has been a ten
ant on the farm of S. w. Johnson for
some time has given up farming and
gone to the city for employment. Clar-
ence Jackson and family have also
moved away.
Mrs. A. H. Lingo and son, Carlton
were Georgetown visitors on Sunday.
H. R. Downs returned home on Sat
urday evening after a brief visit with
relatives in New York, Jersey City
and New Brunswick, N. J.
Mr. and Mrs. James Houston of Red
den were the recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. T. Mcgee.
Messrs. Sidney and Silas Downs and
sister, Miss Bessie, motored to Mar
Gus Hook for the weekend.
Willie Timmons has recently re-
turned from trip to the city.
The Warwick colored school closed
last Friday.
A few soft crabs have been caught
along the river shore.
Picnic parties will soon be quite the
vogue.
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
THE CURE FOR WARS

One of the most skillful of foreign
propagandists for the league of ma
tons has made an impression upon
American audiences by the suggestion
that Europe is eager to avoid war and
is earnestly endeavoring to make of
the league of nations an instrument
that will abolish war. He therefore
throws out the insinuation that if
Americans are really DESTROYS of abUl-
ishing wars they will join with Eu-
rope in Strengthening the league of
nations as the only method thus far
suggested for avoiding war. He adds
that if any other method can be sug-
gested he will gladly abandon the
league of nations.
Yes, there is another method, and
in the opinion of a majority of Ameri-
cans it is preferable to the league of
nations as a means of avoiding wars.
This is the establishment in Europe
of really free representative govern
ment and the abolition of the secret
cabals which now masquerade as gov
ernments.
The extent to which intrigue in Eu-
rope takes the place of conscientious
government is inconceivable to the av-
erage American. It may almost be
said that throughout Europe there is
no such thing as open, plain dealing
between governments. They resort to
practices which in individuals are I'M
iversally condemned as vicious. They
display greed and inhumanity, and re-
sort to conspiracy, treachery, perjury
and bribery to attain their ends.
The peoples whose governments
carry on questionable intrigues are
unaware of the deeds done in
their name. They are taught to be-
lieve that their own government is
high-minded in pursuing certain ends,
and the truth is so distorted and sup
pressed that entire nations are misled ,
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
LHNCOLNCITY

Miss Ella Cook of Milford spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Weatherley.
Mrs. Marshall Calhoun has greatly
improved the interior of her home and
is now having the exterior newly
painted.
Mrs. Harvey Swain is a patient at
the Milford Hospital, where she pass
ed through an operation on Tuesday.
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Miss
Mary Lacey on Tuesday afternoon,
May 18th. Text word, Repent"
Benjamin Boyles and wife of Mid
dletOwn, Mrs. James COnoway of Will
mingtOn, Mrs. Henry Austin and
daughters, and Mrs. Case of FELTON,
attended the funeral of Mrs. Hamilton
KINNEY on Monday.
H. F. Warren and wife and Geo. H.
Warren and wife and H. D. Cook spent
Thursday at Dover.
The chimney at the home of J. C.
Case, ST., was on fire on Tuesday ev-
ening, but no damage was incurred,
as it was confined to the chimney
alone.
Mrs. Hamilton KINNEY passed away
at the home of her mother on Satur-
day morning. She has been ill for a
long time. She was twenty-nine years
of age. Funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon with Rev. G.. E.
Wood in charge and her remains
were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows
cemetery at Milford, by E. G. Reed,
The deceased leaves a
husband and sadder still two small
children, who will scarcely remember
the love of mother.
Eden MinStrels Eden MinstreIs
Plaza Theatre, Milford, Del.
One Night Only, Tuesday, May 18th
Reserve Seats Now on Sale
SphOna Milford 10 o5v
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
Justice Above All.

If the thing is unjust, thou hast not
succeeded though bOnfires blazed from
north to south and bells rang and the
just thing lay trampled out of sight
to all mortal eyes-a seemingly abol-
iShed and annihilateu thing.-Ex.
cIange.
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
II You Are sle.nless

We all, some time or other, suffer
from sleeplessness. Worry. anticipa-
ton of the morrow, and exrirlng
thoughts Of the past day, ali drive
sleep from the eyes and suo.id pe
put right out of the mind
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
WANTED - POULTRY

I will pay highest cash price for all
kinds of poultry. 1t will pay you to get
my prices before selling. Drop me
card or phone 62, when poultry is
ready. Carl Simpson, Milford. milf
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11
Too Good to Live.

Some people make such a virtue
of their virtue that it seems a pity
tat they can't die before being led
into temptation.
Milford chronicle., 1923-05-11

Accomplishment Credited to Few.
It mas been the enviable lot of here
and there a favored individual to 10
some one important thing 50 w'n TIT
it shall never need to he done again