Introduction
Adam Schlorer had established a meat business in 1883 in Camden. The business was originally at Second and Arch Streets, moved to 800–804 Chestnut Street in 1888, and would remain there into the 1950s.
By 1887 Adam Schlorer was living at 415 Chestnut Street. His brother Edward Schlorer, also a butcher, lived next door at 413 Chestnut. After marrying Wilhelmina Zinn in Camden in 1885, son William Schlorer was born in 1887, John A. Schlorer came in 1889, followed by daughters Elsie and Amelia. In early 1888 Adam Schlorer set up a second location at the southeast corner of South 8th & Chestnut Streets. In 1906 he consolidated the business at the South 8th & Chestnut Street location, where he also made his home. During the 1910s he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Broadway Trust Company bank, at Broadway and Walnut Street. He retired in 1926. Sons John and William would carry on the family business.
Adam Schlorer passed away at his home in Wildwood, New Jersey on January 25, 1928.
John A. Schlorer would remain with the family business, A. Schlorer & Sons, his entire life, before suffering a fatal heart attack while visiting his daughter in Haddonfield, New Jersey in July of 1950. By 1956 A. Schlorer & Sons had shut its doors forever.
Butchers Form Another Society
Camden Post-Telegram —
Disbanding after a period of twenty-five years, members of the Camden Butchers’ Beneficial Association gathered about the festive board in H. I. A. Hall, Broadway and Walnut street, last evening, to celebrate the auspicious event. Each member was presented with a check for $77.50 and the society was re-organized for next year as a Yearly Beneficial Association.
The society was organized in 1888 and the only celebration at that time was an annual ox roast usually held at Stockton Park. The last event, however, was held in Washington Park five years ago. Since that time the social life of the society has practically been dead, but last evening’s event surely made up for the five years’ of idleness so far as gaiety is concerned.
Over three scores of members were in attendance and prior to the banquet the checks were distributed and a short business session held, during which time Financial Secretary John Hurley, in behalf of the members, presented President George Reinhardt with a handsome gold watch charm, bearing the insignia of the society, his name handsomely engraved across the top and an embossed steer’s head, the emblem of the society, in the centre. As President Reinhardt arose to thank the members a lump came in his throat, but he stuck to his task, and although his eyes were misty, in a few well chosen words he happily acepted the pretty token.
Mr. Reinhardt, who has been president of the society for about fifteen years, is one of the leading workers whose efforts have held the society together when it began bumping on the rocks. At the time of disbanding last evening the organization was about as flourishing as any similar one in the city, a balance of over $5,000 being found in the treasury.
About 9 o’clock the members sat down at the tables and proceeded to feed the inner man with the splendid repast served by Luberg & McDowell.
After the banquet, President Reinhardt, acting as toast master, called on several of the pioneer members for a few remarks. Secretary Hurley was first called upon and he dwelt on the past, present and future of the society. He stated that he had never missed a single meeting in twenty years, and added that Mr. Reinhardt had never missed a meeting during his presidency. He urged every member to attend the meetings during the new year.
Jeremiah Beaston, a pioneer member, was next called upon and in a brief manner he told that the society had given funds toward eight burials during the year. He, too, urged every member to get his shoulder to the wheel.
Edward Schlorer, one of the founders, urged the members to get out and hustle for a bigger membership. Other interesting speakers were Adam Schlorer, Henry S. Campbell and Anthony J. Oberst.
After the addresses, William Horay, the “Charley Chaplin” of the society, obliged with several popular selections.
The officers of the society include: President, George Reinhardt; vice president, William Schlorer; recording secretary, Raymond Dunham; financial secretary, John Hurley; treasurer, Leonard Hoffman.
The menu was as follows: Oyster cocktail, celery, olives, salted almonds, chocolate mints, puree of tomato with croutons, baked blue fish, Hollandaise sauce, parafine potatoes and onions, lobster cutlet, victoria sauce, roast turkey, stuffed giblet dressing, baked Bermuda potatoes, cranberry sauce, asparagus sherbet, chicken salad, crackers, cheese, pumpkin pie and coffee.
Broadway Trust Company
Bank Directory —
Broadway Trust Company
Broadway below Walnut St., Camden, N.J.
Officers
| Name ↕ | Role ↕ |
|---|---|
| J.J. Burleigh | President |
| Anthony Kobus | Vice President |
| William J. Cooper | Vice President |
| Burleigh H. Draper | Secretary and Treasurer |
Directors
| Name ↕ |
|---|
| John J. Burleigh |
| William Mills |
| Dr. S.G. Bushey |
| Anthony J. Oberst |
| Ralph D. Childrey |
| John Wesley Sell |
| Robert H. Comey |
| Dr. Marvin A. Street |
| William J. Cooper |
| Wilbert L. Sweeten |
| George A. Frey |
| Edward B. Stone |
| Albert Fogg |
| Adam Schlorer |
| Frederick Grant |
| Bernhard F. Schroeder |
| John B. Kates |
| Edward Schuster Jr. |
| Dr. Grant E. Kirk |
| John O. Wilson |
| Anthony Kobus |
Adam Schlorer, Meats and Provisions
Historical and Industrial Review of Camden, N.J., 1890
Adam Schlorer, Meats and Provisions, Second and Arch Streets.
One of the largest and most favorably known stores in the city is that of Mr. Schlorer, located at the corner of Second and Arch Streets. The business done is one of the largest and best in the city. The present proprietor purchased the business from Mr. Bachrach about six or seven years ago, and has since conducted it with great success.
The store is 25 x 50 feet in dimensions, and fitted in the most commodious manner possible.
A full stock of all kinds of meats is carried, and here may be found the choice cuts that are the epicure’s delight. Fruits and provisions are always best as they come in fresh every morning.
Four assistants that are capable and efficient are employed and two teams are kept to deliver goods to any part of the city.
Mr. Schlorer is a native of Germany, but has been almost a life-long resident of the city. Mr. Schlorer kills all his own stock purchased in this State, Chester and Lancaster counties, Pa., and does a large wholesale trade.
Biography
South Jersey: A History, 1624-1924
Adam Schlorer, for many years proprietor of the largest abattoir in South Jersey, now incorporated as A. Schlorer & Sons of Camden, and carried on by his sons, built up his own business from the beginning with marked success. For several years Mr. Schlorer has been retired from active participation in the business, which nevertheless continues to maintain the good name and high standards which he set.
Mr. Schlorer was born in Germany, December 19, 1863, and received his education in the vocational schools of his native land, learning there the trade of butcher. He came to the United States when he was about twenty-eight years of age and spent the first four years in Philadelphia. In 1883, however, he moved to Camden, and established an abattoir at Second and Arch Streets, which he carried on with growing success until, in 1906, he moved the business to its present location at Eighth and Chestnut Streets.
In 1924 the firm was incorporated as A. Schlorer & Sons, with Adam Schlorer, president, John Adam Schlorer, vice-president and treasurer, and William Edward Schlorer, secretary. Mr. Schlorer had some years previously retired from active business life. He is a director and was one of the organizers of the Broadway Trust Company and also of the Greater Camden Building and Loan Association. In addition, he has a great many keen interests outside of the field of his own business, being a staunch Republican and an active member of the Seventh Ward Republican Club, a prominent member of the Lutheran Church, in which he has served as president of the board of trustees since 1916, a member of the Camden Chamber of Commerce; and of Lodge No. 293, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Mr. Schlorer married, at Camden, October 7, 1885, Wilhelmina Zinn, born in Germany but brought up in the United States from an early age; and they have four children: 1. William Edward, of further mention. 2. John Adam, born December 10, 1889. 3. Elsie, married to John Simpson. 4. Amelia, married to Robert Schroeder, an undertaker of Camden. Mr. and Mrs. Schlorer spend a great deal of time in their summer home in Wildwood, New Jersey.
William Edward Schlorer was born at Camden, May 7, 1887, and attended the Camden Public Schools and Peirce’s Business College, graduating from the latter in 1904. He entered his father’s business in 1906 upon its removal to its present location, and has been actively engaged in it since that time. He is now managing the business, and under his management it is continuing to grow and prosper, and has a high reputation in local circles as a thoroughly up-to-date concern. Mr. Schlorer is a director of the Business Men’s Building and Loan Association; a member of the Camden Club, the Rotary Club, and the Tavistock Country Club, and is regarded as a progressive, public-spirited citizen always ready to cooperate in every good movement having for its object the welfare of Camden. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and, fraternally, is affiliated with Mozart Lodge, No. 121, Free and Accepted Masons; Siloam Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Van Hook Council, Royal and Select Masters; Crusade Commandery, Knights Templar; Excelsior Consistory; Crescent Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; Lodge No. 293, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and the Camden Shrine Club.
Mr. Schlorer married, in Camden, April 18, 1908, Elizabeth Lamont, born in Eastern Shore, Maryland, and they have one child, Wilhelmina Helene, born October 9, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Schlorer make their home in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
800-804 Chestnut Street
Named: 800, 804 Chestnut Street, and The home of A. Schlorer & Sons.
Merry Dancers in Gay Costumes
Camden Post-Telegram —
Twelfth Annual Masquerade Ball of the Camden Turn Verein.
The Camden Turn Verein held its twelfth annual masquerade ball last evening and Turner Hall was filled with a merry crowd of dancers in fancy costumes.
Martin Hartmann, master of ceremonies, and Mrs. Frederick Banzhof led the grand march. John Maier, August Hiller, Louis Hartmann, Ferdinand Zuber, Claus Ecks and William Uber were the floor managers, while the committee of arrangements consisted of Anthony J. Oberst, chairman; Francis T. Steinebach, secretary; John F. Rieger, treasurer; John Schmidt, William Bartlet, John Maier and Martin Hartmann.
The Turn Verein officers are: President, William Bartlet; vice president, Francis T. Steinebach; secretary, Anthony J. Oberst; treasurer, Bernhard F. Schroeder.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Barte[?]t, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Korfhage, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schradin, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holler, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kobus, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foulon, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schlorer, Mr. and Mrs. George Kadisch, Mr. and Mrs. George Brehm, Herman Fuchs, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore G. Maier, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lutz, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schlorer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Braun, Mr. and Mrs. George Kruck, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Walz, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Colsey, Mr. and Mrs. John Graef, Mr. and Mrs. August Freitag, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ladewig, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Banzhof, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ba[?]er, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Dalbey, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maehler, August Weber, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kohlenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Haehner, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Jaoob [sic] Ruff, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Halbert, Mr. and Mrs. George K. Knauf, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guenther, Mr. and Mrs. George Kroecker, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Leapold, Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. Adam T. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Schwoeri and Mr. and Mrs. George Lotz.
John A. Schlorer Obituary
Camden Courier-Post —
Former Haddon Hts. Man Was 62; Had Heart Condition
John A. Schlorer, 62, secretary of A. Schlorer & Sons, operators of an abattoir and butcher shop at Eighth and Chestnut streets, died of a heart attack at 9:10 o’clock Thursday night in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Martin Jr., 301 Maple avenue, Haddonfield.
Mr. Schlorer, who had been suffering from a heart condition, was pronounced dead by Dr. Thomas M. Kain.
Mr. Schlorer, a native of Camden, lived at 112 South Oxford avenue, Ventnor, for the last five years. Previously he resided at 116 White Horse pike, Haddon Heights, for 25 years. He commuted to his business in Camden two days a week.
The Schlorer business was established by Mr. Schlorer’s father, Adam, 75 years ago. Martin is president of the concern.
Mr. John Schlorer was a member of the Camden Lodge of Elks.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel Miller Schlorer; two daughters, Mrs. Seymour A. Potter, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and Mrs. Ethel Clair Martin, of the Haddonfield address; a brother, William E., Pleasantville; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Schroeder, Audubon, and Mrs. Elsie Simpson, Collingswood; and five grandchildren.
High Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a. m. in Christ the King R. C. Church, Haddonfield. Relatives and friends will meet at 9 a. m. in a funeral home at Kings Highway and Haddon avenue, Haddonfield, where friends may call Sunday night. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, under the direction of Robert J. Blake, Camden funeral director.
John A. Schlorer Funeral
Camden Courier-Post —
The funeral for John A. Schlorer, 62, was held today. Solemn requiem high Mass was celebrated in Christ the King R. C. Church, Haddonfield. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, under the direction of Robert J. Blake, Camden funeral director.
Mr. Schlorer, secretary of A. Schlorer & Sons, operators of an abattoir and butcher shop at Eighth and Chestnut streets, died Thursday night of a heart attack. Mr. Schlorer lived at 112 South Oxford avenue, Ventnor, and commuted to his business in Camden two days a week. Mr. Schlorer, a native of Camden, also had lived in Haddon Heights for 25 years.
Employes of the 75-year-old Schlorer concern acted as honorary pall bearers.
More than 400 persons called to pay their respects to Mr. Schlorer Sunday night at a funeral home at Kings Highway and Haddon avenue, Haddonfield.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel Miller Schlorer; two daughters, Mrs. Seymour A. Potter, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and Mrs. Ethel Clair Martin, Haddonfield, whose husband, Leon J. Martin, is president of the Schlorer concern; a brother, William E. Schlorer, Pleasantville; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Schroeder, Audubon, and Mrs. Elsie Simpson, Collingswood; and five grandchildren.