Introduction
Anthony J. Oberst Sr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1857 to Lawrence and Mary Oberst. His family, which included four sisters, moved to Egg Harbor City, New Jersey when he was a young boy, then to Philadelphia where they were living in 1880. Lawrence Oberst was self-employed as a music teacher, and Anthony learned the piano. His occupation is listed in the 1880 Census as musician. He would follow that course for much of the rest of his life, however, his primary career was in real estate.
Anthony J. Oberst appears in the 1884–1885 Camden City Directories as partner in a printing business, Oberst & Schmitt, at 1017 South 6th Street. He was still living in Philadelphia when that directory was compiled, and teaching music part-time. He served as church organist at St. Francis Catholic Church in Trenton and at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Camden. By the time the 1885–1886 Camden directory was published the business had moved to 906 South 4th Street, and Anthony Oberst had moved to 924 South 6th Street in Camden. In 1886 he moved to 830 Mt. Vernon Street and opened up a dry goods store. Anthony Oberst remained at that address and in the dry goods business into 1899. He also got involved with real estate, saving and loan associations, insurance and in Seventh Ward politics as a Democrat. He was also active in affairs in the German community in Camden, with the Camden Liedertafel, the Turn Verein, and as secretary of the German Centennial Building Association.
In August of 1899 Anthony J. Oberst bought the building at 809 South 5th Street, moved his family there and went into the insurance and real estate business full time while continuing his work with many building and loan associations. Anthony J. Oberst and family resided at 809 South 5th Street as late as the fall of 1918. By the end of 1919 they had moved to 1253 Princess Avenue in the Parkside section of Camden.
As a musician, he led an orchestra which performed at banquets and other affairs in the city. Although he stopped working as a musician in the 1910s, he kept up his membership in the musicians union and in the Philadelphia Association of Musicians until his death.
As mentioned above, Anthony J. Oberst was active in the Turn Verein movement and brokered the sale of Turner Hall. He was an early member in Camden Aerie No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles and was on the committee that oversaw the erection of the Eagles Hall which stood at 415 Broadway. He also sat on the board of directors of the Broadway Trust bank.
Anthony J. Oberst retired around 1931 and turned his real estate and insurance business over to his daughter Louise. He passed away at his home, 1253 Princess Avenue, on March 22, 1934. He was survived by his wife, Magdelena, sons Anthony Oberst Jr., Joseph Oberst, John Oberst, George A. Oberst, and daughters Anna Oberst Homan, Margaret Oberst Wilson, Louise Oberst and Martha Oberst. After services at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, he was buried at Calvary Cemetery.
German Centennial Celebration
Camden Daily Courier —
THE GERMAN MASS MEETING.
A PURELY DEMOCRATIC GATHERING AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Teutonic Republicans Fail to Turn Out—An Audience of Vice Presidents—Judge Wescott Expresses a Love for German Vote.
About two hundred persons, one half of whom were vice presidents and all known as Democrats, gathered at the court house last night to attend the German Democratic mass meeting. There were few Republicans present and consequently the meeting and its object—a German-Republican revolt—was a complete failure. A German band played some familiar tunes of the Fatherland. Four airs had been rendered and yet no speakers appeared, when finally Editor Alexander Schlessinger, of the Camden County Journal, Captain Stahl and Dr. Beurnt, of Philadelphia, appeared. John Heilemann then walked up to the bar and called the meeting to order. Eli Bachrach was unanimously chosen chairman, and Messrs. Pfeiffer and Goldenberg were appointed a committee to escort the gentleman to the chair. In a few words of his native language he thanked the meeting for the honor conferred. Dr. Conrad G. Hoell, Jacob Vissell, Anthony J. Oberst, H. Gausselman, were elected secretaries.
THE VICE PRESIDENTS.
The following long list of vice presidents was then announced: At large, Dr. B. J. Weyle; First ward—Francis D. Pastorius, John Scharnagl, Wilhelm Hage, Christian Killinger, David Goldenberg; Second ward—John Heilemann, John Pfeiffer, Christian Eckert, John Hausbeck, Charles E. Wentz, Ernest C. Wentz; Third ward—Solomon Seybold, Wilhelm Myers, J. Henry Sauers, Gus Weber, George Bristle, Joseph Meyer, Sr.; Fourth ward—George Holl, Theodore G. Mayer, Emanuel Schneider, Conrad Spalt, Charles Benkert; Fifth ward—Peter Dankelmann, John F. Riegen, George Horneff, Sr., Theodore Krug; Sixth ward—Anthony Kobus, George Pfeiffer, Sr., George Pfeiffer, Jr., John Welsh, Sr., Dennis Lutenbacher, Frederick Lutz, Fred George Brum, A. Tegtmeier, Michael N. Voll, George Kleinheintz, Lewis Schiemer; Seventh ward—Edward N. Cohn, Charles Helm, Anthony Vall, Dr. H. W. Miller, Edward Schuster, Sr.; Eight ward—Dr. John W. Dognes, John Heim, John Schaus, Martin J. Eno; Wrightsville—Frank Berberick, David Hess, Jacob Meyer; East Camden—Fred Spuhler; Merchantville—Jacob Moeck, Gottlieb C. Moeck; Gloucester City—Fred Geissel, John Bender; Berlin—Peter Mucker; Blackwoodtown—Christ. Ebensperger; Milford—Louis Clipper; Collingswood—John Schnutzius.
German Centennial Building Association
Camden Daily Courier —
A German’s Saving Fund.
The German Centennial Building Association, of this city, issued a special report for the eight months of the past year of the society, ended on November 30. The cash received was $20,551.77, and paid out $18,194.45. Loans have been made to the value of $46,053, and the net assets are $48,138.39. The first series has matured with a value of $209.33 for each share, and the last series has gained 48 cents on the amount paid in, $8 on each share. The managers are: President, V. Kissling; treasurer, John Heileman, and secretary, Anthony J. Oberst.
Camden Liedertafel
Camden Post —
Named: Camden Liedertafel, The Belle, Franz Groebel, Christian Eckert, Anthony J. Oberst, and Sixth Regiment Armory.
Ss. Peter & Paul Church
Camden Post —
Named: Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, E. H. Wieland, August Hiller, Anthony J. Oberst, John Diller, and Thomas Fearon.
Camden Liedertafel
Camden Post —
LIEDERTAFEL BALL.
The Rain Somewhat Marred a Heretofore Lively Occasion.
Rain shooting at a slant from a leaden sky is enough to dissipate the hopes of any one anticipating a good time.
Such was the state of the weather last evening when the hands of every clock in kitchen and parlor pointed to the hour when the merry makers of the city assembled to while away the hours tripping the light fantastic.
It was the night of the Liedertafel ball at Armory Hall. Anton Oberst’s orchestra supplied the music, and from 9 o’clock in the evening until 6 o’clock Tuesday morning, March 1st, their instruments were kept busy furnishing the musical accompaniment for tripping toes.
Everybody who could dance did so; those who couldn’t looked on and laughed with delight.
Mr. John Lock and his stately daughter Lizzie led the grand march, numbering about one hundred couples.
Twenty-two dances were tripped through, beginning with the Leidertafel waltz and ending with a galop. At midnight there was a general unmasking, which revealed the identity of faces hidden by gauze and muslin.
Joseph Schaeffer and Leon Streisman, the former made up as a German comedian and the latter as a rosy cheeked female of the same nationality, made a big hit. Both spin silk in an up town mill.
The members of the Männerchor marched into the ball with South street noses and kazoo instruments. They serenaded everybody in the line of march and sang patriotic songs around the tables in the refreshment rooms.
Chief Dodd and six policemen were on hand to preserve order.
Everything passed of auspiciously. Charles Schultz was Master of Ceremonies; August Weber, Conductor; John Lock, Wm. Maier, Anton Oberst, Jacob Seibert and August Hiller, Assistant Conductors.
J. Vissel, President; A. Weber, Secretary; John Heileman, Treasurer; Anton Oberst, J. Lock, Wm. Maier and Jacob Seibert constituted the Committee of Arrangements.
Freeholder Richard Mason furnished the piano, which acted in concert with the other musical instruments.
Oberst Buys Building on South 5th Street
Camden Daily Courier —
DOINGS IN REALTY.
Transfers Recorded in the Register of Deeds’ Office Yesterday.
Camden, 228 Benson st.—William V. Hoover to Josiah A. Freeman, $1,000.
Cramer Hill, southwest side Nicholson avenue, 220 feet south side River road—Alfred Cramer to John W. Horton, $270.
Camden, southwest side Main st., 60 feet south side Fourth st.—Same to Leonard Messner, $225.
West Berlin, lots Nos. 11, 12 and 13, sec. 7—Sarah Bates to Harry C. McCall, $80.
West Berlin, lots Nos. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, sec. 2—Harry Minck to Antonio Tambarrino, $260.
Camden, No. 447 Haddon ave.—L. F. Holl to Jacob Stone, $4,000.
Camden, north side Marlton turnpike road—Salinda Fisler to Samuel W. Parry, $400.
Camden, No. 809 South Fifth st.—James Fletcher to Anthony J. Oberst, $2,000.
Camden, east side 35th st., 410 feet north Clinton ave.—William A. Potts to James Griffee, $320.
Camden, north side of Stewart st., 54 feet north State st.—Alfred Cramer to George Pfeiffer, Jr., $1,500.
Camden, north side Cedar st., 70 feet als., to Frederick H. Cornelius, $1,500.
Camden, same—Frederick H. Cornelius to Abraham B. Rulon, $1,500.
Camden, same—Abraham B. Rulon to Frederick H. Cornelius, $1.
Gloucester township, lot No. 2, sec. H—The Laurel Springs Land Company to Harry Major, $400.
Winslow township, 20 acres land—David Baird, Sheriff, to Marie E. Schneider, $655.
Camden, northeast corner Broadway and Ferry ave.—Wilhelmina Countiss to F. Joseph Rouh, $7,250.
Turner Hall Sale
Camden Post-Telegram —
Named: Turn Verein, Turner Hall, Martin Hartmann, Frederick Banzhoff, John Maier, August Hiller, Louis Hartmann, Ferdinand Zuber, Claus Ecks, William Uber, Anthony Oberst, Francis T. Steinbach, John F. Rieger, John Schmidt, William Bartelt, Bernhard F. Schroeder, Rudolf Korfhage, Albert Schradin, Louis Holler, Anthony Kobus, Charles Foulon Sr., Adam Schlorer, George Kadisch, George Brehm, Herman Fuchs, Theodore G. Maier, Fred Lutz, Edward Schlorer, Frank X. Braun, George Kruck, Conrad Walz, John G. Colsey, John Graef, August Frietag, Herman Ladewig, Benjamin Baier, Fred Schneider, Maynard Dalbey, Ernest Maehler, August Weber, F.W. Kohlenberg, Andrew Haehner, Conrad Ahrens, Jacob Ruff, Harry C. Halbert, George K. Knauf, Henry Guenther, George Kroecker, Theodore Leopold, Edward McCabe, Adam T. Davis, Gustav Schwoeri, and George Lotz.
Eagles Hall Cornerstone
Camden Post-Telegram —
Eagles Honor Dead Brothers
Impressive Memorial Services Held by Camden Aerie, No. 65, F. O. E.
Large Attendance of the Members
Fully 200 members attended the annual memorial services of Camden Aerie, No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at the lodge headquarters, on Market street above Tenth, yesterday afternoon. Very interesting and impressive services were held.
The big lodge room was heavily draped in black by Funeral Director George Blake. Around the neck of the big eagle which adorns the room was a handsome wreath of immortelles. From it glowed twelve incandescent lamps.
As the name of each departed brother was called by the secretary and no answer being made a light was extinguished.
The program was as follows: Hymn, “Rock of Ages,” Herold, Eagle Quartette: Messrs. Harry J. Weiss, Thomas J. Atkinson, Brothers Julius R. Schoof and Anthony Oberst; opening announcement, by the Worthy President William J. Jann; prayer, by the Worthy Chaplain William Petzelt; baritone solo, “The Holy City,” Stephen Adams, Brother Julius R. Schaaf; remarks, by the Past Worthy President James F. Cleary; cornet solo, “A Dream of Paradise,” H. Gray, James F. Cleary; roll-call of our honored dead, by the Worthy Secretary Charles F. Sattler; tenor solo, “The Palms,” J. Faure, Mr. Harry J. Weiss; oration, by Brother Frank S. Deveeaux; part song, “The Lost Chord,” Arthur Sullivan, Eagle Quartette; hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee,” by the entire audience; bendiction, by the Worthy Chaplain.
The services were held in memory of the following deceased members: Alfred Kemble, died June 16th, 1901; William Dennelier, died October 4th, 1902; Conrad Brill, Jr., died June 16th, 1903; Frank Burt, died March 10th, 1904; Dr. P. W. Beale, died June 7th, 1904; Jacob Hess, died August 16th, 1904; Daniel W. Broomley, died September 1, 1904; Frederick Johnson, died December 3d, 1904; William H. Cole, died December 21st, 1904; Harry B. Middleton, died April 7th, 1905; J. S. B. Chandler.
These mottoes of the order were printed on the program above and below the list of honored dead:
“Their virtues are treasured; their faults are forgotten.”
“Life leaps the grave, the sleeper shall rise. Hope never ends and the soul never dies.”
At the annual ball of Trenton Aerie last week a large delegation from Camden Aerie was in attendance and through Worthy President Jann presented to the Trenton lodge a bronze spread eagle about six feet in height.
Eagles Hall
Camden Daily Courier —
Eagles at Their Memorial Service
The Camden Aerie Mourned Yesterday for the Departed Members.
Twelve Have Passed Away
The memorial service of Camden Aerie, No. 65, F. O. E., was held at the clubhouse on Market street above Tenth, yesterday afternoon and the program of ceremonies was one of the most touching and befitting ever held by the Eagles in this city in honor and memory of their departed brothers. Since its organization twelve Eagles of Camden Aerie have flown to eternity’s silent shore, as follows:
Alfred Kemble, died June 16, 1901. William Denneler, died October 4, 1902. Conrad Brill, Jr., died June 16, 1903. Charles Beale, died October 29, 1903. Frank Burt, died March 10, 1904. Dr. P. W. Beale, died June 7, 1904. Jacob Hess, died August 16, 1904. Daniel W. Broomley, died September 1, 1904. Frederick Johnson, Died December 3, 1904. William H. Cole, died December 21, 1904. Harry B. Middleton, died April 7, 1905. J. S. B. Candler.
The beautiful program commemorating the dead was rendered in the presence of an assemblage that overflowed the large auditorium, and was as follows: Hymn, “Rock of Ages,” Herold, Eagle Quartet, Messrs. Harry J. Weiss, Thomas J. Atkinson, Brothers Julius R. Schaaf and Anthony J. Oberst; opening announcement, by the Worthy President, William F. Jann; prayer, by the Worthy Chaplain, William Petzelt; baritone solo, “The Holy City,” Stephen Adams, Brothers Julius R. Schaaf; remarks, by the Past Worthy President, James Cleary; cornet solo, “A Dream of Paradise,” H. Gray, Brother Frank Rouh; roll call of our honored dead, by the Worthy Secretary; tenor solo, “The Palms,” J. Faure, Harry J. Weiss; oration, by Brother Frank S. Deveraux; part song, “The Lost Chord,” Arthur Sullivan, Eagle Quartet; hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee,” by the entire audience; benediction, by the Worthy Chaplain.
Broadway Real Estate
Camden Post-Telegram —
FOR RENT—Desirable Business Property. No. 941 Broadway. Either dwelling part only or entire building. All conveniences. Outlet on rear street. Anthony J. Oberst, Agent, 809 South Fifth Street or 918 Newton Avenue.
Eagles Anniversary
Camden Post-Telegram —
Annual Memorial Services Held Yesterday at the Camden Theatre
Render Elaborate Program
The annual memorial service of Camden Aerie, No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles, were held in the Camden Theatre yesterday afternoon. They were of the usual impressive character and the several hundred persons were at times very visibly affected.
The feature of the occasion was in the reading of the roll of the dead by Worthy Secretary Charles F. Sattler. In the rear of the stage there was a large painting representing the setting of the sun. The frame was draped in black crepe, incandescent lights being arranged about it at intervals. As the names of the departed were announced the lights were extinguished.
The oration was given by Grand Trustee Thomas C. Hayes, of Nevada. [sic] His address was a splendid, eloquent effort and was in thorough keeping with the occasion.
The balance of the program, replete with interesting features, included the following:
Orchestra— (a) March-Coronation....Meyerbeer (b) Overture—Morning, Noon and Night....Suppe (c) Intermezzo-Traumerei....Schumann
Opening address....Worthy President Frank S. Devereaux.
Quartet, “Come Gracious Spirit”....Marzo La Favorita Quartet. Miss Julia Robinson, soprano; Miss Katharine Rosenkranz, contralto; A. D. McNichol, tenor; Henry Hotz, basso; W. Silvano Thunder, accompanist.
Prayer....Worthy Chaplain John L. Jarvis.
Tenor solo, “The Lord is my Light”....Allittson A. D. McNichol.
Contralto solo, “From the Depths”....Campana Miss Katharine Rosenkranz.
Remarks....Past Worthy President William M. Petzelt.
Duet, from “The Crucifixion”....Stainer Misses Robinson and Rosenkranz.
Recitation, “The Last Hymn”....M. Farningham Miss Marjorie R. Durgin.
Orchestra, “Serenade”....A. Emil Titl
Flute solo by Wm. A. Joseph.
Roll Call of Our Honored Dead....Worthy Secretary Chas. F. Sattler
Soprano solo, “Show Me Thy Ways”....Flotow Miss Julia Robinson.
Memorial Address—Grand Trustee Thos. C. Hayes, of Newark, N. J.
Trio, “Protect Us Through the Night”....Nicolai Misses Robinson and Rosenkranz and Mr. McNichol.
Orchestra, Inflamatus from “Stabat Mater”....Rossini
Bass solo, “Through the Darkness”....Rossini Henry Hotz.
Quartet, “Incline Thine Ear”....Himmel La Favorita Quartet.
Hymn, “Nearer My God, to Thee”....Mason Sung by entire audience.
Benediction....Worthy Chaplain John L. Jarvis.
Orchestra, “Stars and Stripes”....Sousa Brother Anthony J. Oberst, Musical Director.
Those in whose memory the services were held included the following:
Alfred Kemble, died June 16, 1901. William Denneller, died October 4, 1902. Conrad Brill, Jr., died July 8, 1903. Charles Beale, died October 29, 1903. Frank Burt, died March 10, 1904. Dr. P. W. Beale, died June 7, 1904. Jacob Hess, died August 16, 1904. Daniel W. Broomley, died September 1, 1904. Frederick Johnson, died December 3, 1904. William H. Cole, died December 21, 1904. J. S. B. Candler, died January 15, 1905. Harry B. Middleton, died April 7, 1905. George D. Strain, died July 9, 1905. Martin MacNeil, died July 30, 1905. Adolph Peschlow, died January 28, 1906. H. J. McNermy, died March 2, 1906. L. L. McClennan, died March 15, 1906. Henry Price, died June 6, 1906. Nathaniel Myers, died October 7, 1906. Isaac Toy, died December 25, 1906. Thomas J. Farnan, died March 12, 1907. George Griffin, died March 18, 1907. George W. Haman, died April 5, 1907. Michael Raidon, died May 23, 1907. Thomas Flatley, died August 8, 1907. John F. Berton, died November 1, 1907. Joseph E. Healy, died December 29, 1907. Thomas Dwyler, died February 10, 1908. Michael J. Lynch, died March 19, 1908. Otto Heydrich, died March 24, 1908.
The officers of the local aerie include these: Past Worthy Presidents, John H. Riddle, John A. Furey, James F. Cleary, Wm. H. Cole (deceased), Julius R. Schaaf, Wm. F. Jann, John J. Cleary, William M. Petzelt; Worthy President, Frank S. Devereaux; Worthy Vice President, Theodore B. Rambo; Worthy Secretary, Chas. F. Sattler; Worthy Treasurer, George S. Dilmore; Worthy Chaplain, John J. Jarvis; Worthy Conductor, Harry A. Durgin; Inside Guard, Robert M. Hartman; Outside Guard, B. Tierney; Worthy Trustees, Anthony J. Oberst, Harry C. Halbert, Charles E. Cullen; Worthy Physicians, Dr. W. P. Wingender, Dr. J. L. Mahaffey.
House Committee—A. J. Docherty, chairman; Edward Hagerty, Frank Applegate, Wm. Vander-Straeten, Wm. J. Lawler.
Memorial Committee—Anthony J. Oberst, chairman; William M. Petzelt, Julius R. Schaaf, William F. Jahn, Chas. F. Sattler, James F. Cleary, Theodore B. Rambo, George Fisher, George S. Dilmore, Harry A. Durgin, John L. Jarvis.
Ushers—John J. Burk, chairman; Frank Moncreif, Louis Bennett, Robert C. Barr, Wm. A. Atkin, Jr., John Lloyd, Joseph Taylor, Charles Mulner, Chas. Blank, Geo. W. Johnson, Arthur Colsey, Wm. D. Hoover, Fay La Fayette, Howard A. Fern.
Broadway Improvement Association
Camden Post-Telegram —
The Greater Camden Building and Loan Association will issue a new (2nd) series of stock on Monday evening, December 12, 1910, at B. I. A. Rooms, 942 Broadway, between 7:30 and 9 o’clock. $1.25 per share for first payment. Prospective borrowers are especially invited to subscribe. Anthony J. Oberst, 809 S. Fifth Street, Camden, N.J.
Oberst Orchestra
Camden Post-Telegram —
MARGARET OBERST BRIDE OF MR. WEST
Talented South Fifth Street Girl Weds Prominent Young Plumber.
PRETTY CEREMONY AT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Miss Margaret M. Oberst, the pretty and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Oberst, of 803 South Fifth street, was married yesterday morning at 11 o’clock in Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church, St. John and Spruce streets, to Mr. James B. West, Jr., a prominent plumber and stepson of John McGowan, of 501 Trenton avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father B. Zoller.
Miss Anna Oberst, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and James Crerand best man. The bride was attired in a white embroidered dress, wore a veil with lilies of the valley and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in pink satin, wore a pink picture hat and carried a bouquet of pink roses. A reception and banquet was given at the home of the bride’s parents last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. West left last evening for a wedding trip and part of the time will be spent in Atlantic City. On their return they will reside in their own home, 446 Pine street. There was a reception last night with a banquet served by Hemmer.
Among those present at the banquet and reception were: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Oberst, Mr. and Mrs. John Durmann, Mr. John McGowan, Mr. and Mrs. Alphons J. Schnittius, Miss Anna Oberst, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bittell, Mr. Joseph Crerand, Mr. and Mrs. George Schick, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James Crerand, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Daley, Mr. Thomas J. Daley, Mr. Robert Daley, Mr. and Mrs. John M. McGowan, Mr. James McGowan, Miss Elizabeth Hose, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hyde, Miss Elizabeth Hyde, Mr. John Holston, Mr. George Schick, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brockhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. All, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Casey, Miss Edith Ferry, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Elezak, Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Riegert, Mr. and Mrs. John Dewyre, Mr. and Mrs. E. Zimmermann, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cary, Mr. Thomas J. Moore, Mr. Thomas Curley, Mr. and Mrs. Patty, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mendell, Mr. and Mrs. Swartz, Miss Agnes Hennessey, Mr. and Mrs. K. Jenkins, Mr. H. Lee, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Joseph Clarkson, Mr. W. Jones, Mr. George Hoff, Mr. C. J. Welsh, Mr. Horace Kearns, Mr. John Osler, Mr. S. Newcomb, Mr. W. Shaw, Mr. J. Neilson, Mr. and Mrs. John Prentice, Mr. and Mrs. William Donaldson, Mr. and Mrs. Powell, all of Camden.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hafner, Miss Florence Rieger and Mr. and Mrs. George Aufort, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Schwickerath, Miss Marry Schwickerath and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oberst, of Egg Harbor City, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Becker, Miss Elizabeth Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burke, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Tivnan, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. John Dare, of Clayton, N. J.
Oberst and Finkeldey
Camden Post-Telegram —
Anthony Oberst – Frederick A. Finkeldey
Eagles Minstrel Show
Camden Daily Courier —
Named: Camden Aerie No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Dr. E.J. McConaghy, William Buck, Thomas Edwards, John Everham, Mrs. W.A. Curliss, Charles F. Sattler, John J. Lloyd, James F. Cleary, Atlie F. Hoover, Michael Durkin, Ralph R. Reynolds, Harry M. Dey, William S. Van Blunk, William Rudolph, J. Kessler Jenkins Sr., John M. Gray, Arthur M. Gray, George W. Garton, Herbert J. Tidd, William J. Van der Straeten, James Carr, James O’Hara, E. Vanderslice, Frank S. Devereaux, Anthony Oberst, George Lezenby, William F. Sheer, William M. Petzelt, George S. Dilmore, John Freeman, Frank Applegate, M. Marino, Michael Caulgeld, Harry Antrim, Samuel C. Fisler, Samuel Curlis, James Kennedy, Sylvester McGrath, John H. Riddle, Charles W. Gengenbach, William Cleary, Garry Miller, Claude Chew, James Cahill, Alice Davis, Edith Johnson, Rose Marino, Florence Williams, Mrs. William Gormley, Bessie Haines, Frances Lenz, Alice Parrish, and Mrs. Howard Smith.
Turn Verein Officers
Camden Post-Telegram —
TURN VEREIN MASQUE BALL
The inclement weather kept down the attendance at the annual masque ball of the Camden Turn Verein at Turner Hall last night, but jollity and enthusiasm was in evidence.
The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goebel. Some interest was manifested in the awarding of prizes for the costumed participants. The two first awards went to Mrs. David Hunt and Mrs. William Briant, who were garbed as Dutch girls.
The following committee was in charge of the affair: Francis P. Steinbach, Fred Lutz, Bernard F. Schroeder, Anthony Oberst, William H. Bartmann, Jacob Gnang, Joseph Schmidt and Joseph H. Pfeifer.
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.
Oberst Wedding Anniversary
Camden Post-Telegram —
Named: Anthony Oberst, Anna Oberst, Dr. George D. Homan, Camden Manual Training & High School, Camden Commercial College, and Camden Fire Insurance Association.
Broadway Trust Company Directors
Bank Directory — March–
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 |
Realtors Meeting
Camden Post-Telegram —
Wm. P. Hallinger Board President
Much Important Business Transacted at Real Estate Men’s Annual Meeting.
A-SHAPED SIGNS ARE IN DISFAVOR
At the annual meeting of the Camden Real Estate Board at the Hotel Ridgeway these officers were elected: President, William P. Hallinger; vice president, Raymond L. Warren; treasurer, Joseph H. Forsythe; secretary, Robert D. Clow, Jr.; trustees, three years, George W. Kirkbride and Meyer Baker.
President Hallinger appointed the committees for the ensuing year as follows:
Legislative committee—Howard A. Walton, chairman; George W. Jessup, Raymond L. Warren, William B. Hambleton, John A. Ackley.
Arbitration committee—Frank Burr, chairman; R.A. Rockhill, Maurice B. Rudderow, Ralph D. Baker, Edgar A. Freeman.
Membership committee—William Schmidt, chairman; Charles S. Ackley, Meyer Baker, Charles G. Jessup, Clinton I. Evans.
Auditing committee—Anthony J. Oberst, chairman; Leon E. Todd, William Derham.
Ways and means committee—George W. Kirkbride, chairman; T. Yorke Smith, Eldred I. Hibbs, Henry Budney, Carl Evered.
The board passed a resolution asking City Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting A- or V-shaped signs being placed on properties in Camden, either for rent or sale. This is one of the many actions that have been taken by the Real Estate Board with a view toward protecting the property owner’s interest. It is the feeling of the members that the extension sign, known as A- or V-shaped signs, are a detriment to properties and also to the appearance of the city.
It is considered that properties will rent just as well by the advertising in the newspapers, and from the personal work by the office organizations as by having them defaced with signs.
The following were elected to membership as follows: T. Yorke Smith, Leon E. Todd, Howard C. Walton, Francis C. Ely, of Camden, and John A. Ackley, of Vineland.
Practically all of the real estate men of Camden and the suburbs who do any business are affiliated with the Camden Board, and it is hoped that within the next few months all of the active real estate men of Camden county will be members of this wide-awake organization. The membership committee, of which William Schmidt is chairman, expects to call in the near future on the real estate agents who have not yet become associated with the board.
It was reported at this meeting by a number of the members that since the April meeting, at which time the minimum rate of commission for selling properties up to $10,000 was raised from two per cent. to three per cent., that no objections were made by the owners, as the latter appreciate that the Real Estate offices are under great expense, and also due in part to the fact that they not only receive the service from one office, with whom they place exclusive agency of their property, but from every member of the Board.
The Camden Real Estate Board was started in 1916 by a few agents who saw a future for real estate men, by uniting for the purpose of standardizing the business. A. Freeman was elected president and through his hard and earnest efforts the Board grew to a membership of thirty men in 1917. Geo. W. Jessup succeeded Mr. Freeman as president, and the past year has shown such marked improvement that the agents now appreciate the fact that by co-operating better results are obtained in handling of client’s properties. The more progressive agents are beginning to realize it, for by listing their property with one agent who is a member of the Board any member can and will sell said property.
It is hoped that all of the members who will be known as “Realtors” will place on all new signs, in addition to his name the words, “or by any member of the Camden Real Estate Board.”
It is hoped that the property owners will back up the agents in this movement, and in listing properties for sale to list same with only one agent or “Realtor,” thereby availing himself of the services of every member of the Camden Real Estate Board.
Turner Hall Sale
Camden Post-Telegram —
Named: Anthony J. Oberst, Turner Hall, Pine Street, and Turnhalle Baufond Geselleschaft.
Turner Hall
Camden Post-Telegram —
Named: Anthony J. Oberst, Turner Hall, and Pine Street.
John B. Kates Liberty Bond Campaign
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Prepare. Memorial Resolutions
At the opening of the September term of the Camden county courts yesterday Judge Kates presided in the absence of Supreme Court Justice Garrison, who is ill. It was stated that there was nothing of importance to require special attention. A committee consisting of Herbert A. Drake, Howard M. Cooper and J. Truman Stackhouse was appointed to prepare resolutions on the death of the late George J. Bergen. Enos B. Dellmuth, of the Ninth ward, is the foreman of the new grand jury and the other members are Louis Clark, Charles A. Duncan, F. L. Peach, W. J. Coxey, Herbert Corson, Elmer Deputy, Herbert C. Felton, W. B. McMullin, Joseph B. Davis, Charles D. Phillips, Ephraim Gill, Charles Austermuhl, Samuel Mackler, Frank C. Dall, J. H. Knerr, Charles M. Curry, Isaiah Hatch, Hary [sic] M. Dease, Elmer F. Edwards, Thomas J. Wright and Anthony J. Oberst.
Moving to Princess Avenue
Camden Post-Telegram —
Princess Avenue – Anthony J. Oberst
1253 Princess Avenue
2012
1253 Princess Avenue – The Oberst family residence from 1919
Robert Whitley Eagles Tribute
Camden Daily Courier —
NOTICE TO EAGLES
The members of Camden Aerie No. 65 F. O. E. will meet at their home, 415 Broadway, at 8 o’clock p. m., on Wednesday, October 13, to proceed in a body to 618 Clinton street, to view the remains of our late brother, Robert Whitley. ANTHONY J. OBEREN, V. President. Attest—John M. O’Brien, Secretary.
Robert Whitley Eagles Tribute
Camden Post-Telegram —
NOTICE TO EAGLES
The members of Camden Aerie No. 65 F. O. E. will meet at their home, 415 Broadway, at 8 o’clock p. m., on Wednesday, October 13th, to proceed in a body to 613 Clinton street, and there to view the remains of our late Brother Robert Whitley. ANTHONY J. OBERST
George A. Oberst Radio Program
Camden Daily Courier —
CAMDEN YOUTH HONORED IN ARMY MEDICAL SCHOOL
George A. Oberst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Oberst, 1253 Princess avenue, Camden, N. J., will participate in the graduation exercises at the Army Medical College, Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, on Thursday afternoon, having completed a prescribed course of Radiography.
Before his enlistment into the army, Oberst was connected with various semi-professional theatrical enterprises in South Jersey. Oberst also supervised the presentations of various dramatic clubs in their broadcasts over WCAM. He is the author of a group of plays entitled “The Ten Commandments” which he also produced over that station. He has the distinction of being the only candidate selected from a group of ten various posts scattered throughout the Second Corps Area.
After spending three days leave at his parents’ home, Oberst will return to Fort Totten where he will act in the capacity of Chief Radiographer at the Station Hospital there.
Eagles Golden Jubilee
Camden Courier-Post —
Named: Camden Aerie No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Patrick J. Cunningham, Thomas B. MacNamara, Edward A. Stock, Jesse Goldenberg, William Brown, Leonard Musgrave, Elmer Jones, David L. Visor, Fred Moehler, Charles Shock, Phillip Marolle, Seth Foster, Peter J. McGuire, Anthony J. Oberst, James Connor, Joseph Middleton, David Lukoff, George McCann, Charles Larson, Cooper B. Middleton, George DeMillin, Charles Gengenbach, Leo Cahill, George Tuttle, and Charles Meihler.
Obituary
Camden Courier-Post —
Named: Anthony J. Oberst, Turner Hall, Pine Street, and Princess Avenue.