New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-11
HARDING Laid AT
REST IN Home town
Services at Marion Are impress
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BY the AeeoclAted fTese-
N, Marion, O., Aug. 11.-Her hour of
sorrow over, Marion today returned
to her accustomed ways.
Gone were the silent crowds that
streamed in town yesterday to pay
their last respects to the late Warren
g. Harding, the gentle, unassuming
newspaper editor who became presi-
dent of the United States.
The only physical reminders of yes
terday's historical events were the
mourning draped streets and the mill
tary patrol in front of the modest
vault where the body was placed yes
terday.
In the uncertain future, mauso-
leum Is to be erected to house thed ust
of the fourth Ohio president to die in
office.
Now Its Northampton
For Marion the brief period of her
fame in the home of the president
was ended and another small town
Northampton. Mass, the home of
Calvin Coolidge-took the place of
Marion in the public eye.
Old friends and neighbors of Mr..
Harding today .congregated to talk
over the events of a life time Each
and every feature was gone over in
detail. Manv were the stories re-
lated.
Z One old friend of the Harding fam
lily gave vivid description of the in
innate and dramatic scene In the
living room at DIR. Harding's home
yesterday afternoon when President
Coolidge, Chief Justice Taft and other
high government officials met in the,
few brief moments before the funeral
No newspaper writer's were present to
record the scene to posterity.
1T was 1 p. m.," he told the As
sociated Press. The line from early
morning had been filing through to
lcok on the dead presidents face for
last time, was stopped by the up
lifted arms of soldier on guard at
the door. Thousands in the line were
disappointed after hours of waiting
IA hush settled over the rooms that
had heard for two days the tramping
feet of thousands.
President and Mrs. Coolidge en-
tered, followed by Chief Justice Taft,
Gen. Pershing, members of the cabi-
net, Ambassador Harvey, Speaker Gill
lett, Gov. Donahey and army and
navy officials of high rank in their
bright uniforms. Bishop william F.
Anderson Of the Methodist church
and the Rev. DR.. Jesse Swank and
Rev. George L. Lands, who were to
officiate at the cemetery were pres
ent. The gathering formed a semi
circle in the quiet room and all plain
ly showed their great grief.
President Harding's father, DR..
George T. Harding with his wife en-
tered with Secretary George Chris
ton and were introduced to Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge and the other mem
bers of the assemblage. They retired
and in few minutes Secretary Chris
ton reappeared with Mrs, Harding,
the widow, leaning on his arm.
Greets New President
''Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge, arose to
greet Mrs. Harding.
"sMr. President, l greet YOU said
Mrs. Harding in a clear distinct voice.
as she held out her hand to the man
who succeeded her husband
Then, turning to Mrs. Coolidge |
she wished her success as the new |
mistress of the White House.
She next greeted Chief Justice Taft !
and Attorney General Daugherty and |
when Secretary Hughes stretched out
his hand she grasped it and said Mr..
She could say no more.
Tears t1lied the eyes of Mr.. Hughes
and Mr.. Taft. Tears filled the eyes of
Mrs Harding.
Quickly recovering, Mrs Harding
greeted the others saying, I cannot
talk to you. but could not think of
having you enter this home without
taking each of you by the hand
There was deep silence as Mrs.
Harding retired and then the voice of
4 minister thanked God for the work
IF the late president and invoked the
Divine blessing on the mourning COM
pany. The casket was taken out,
President Coolidge, Chief Justice Taft,
Secretary Hughes and the others fol-
owing
Pictures the Funeral
The relator. continuing, pictured
he funeral procession and the serv-
ces at the cemetery from the view