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.
The German Mass Meeting.
Camden Daily Courier —
A PURELY DEMOCRATIC GATHERING AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Tuetonic [sic] 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 [sic] 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.
WESCOTT ON IMMIGRATION.
Vice President Pastorious read the following letter from Judge Wescott, the Democratic Congressional candidate:
“Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen:
“I regret my inability to be present at your meeting to-night. In my letter of acceptance, and in another to the people, you will see my views in brief upon what seems to be an important practical question of the day.
The history and record of the Democratic party show it to have extended the hand of hospitality to all immigrants who come to this country to enjoy the opportunity of free institutions and individual liberty. No element of our diversified population has contributed more skill, industry and good citizenship to American nationality than the German race.
The thrift and sturdy mentality of your people contributes much to the grand problem of Democratic government. I would favor the establishment at New Orleans, Philadelphia, Boston and other metropolitan centres, of institutions similar to that now existing in New York for the purpose of regulating and perfecting a system of immigration, correcting its abuse, protecting the inexperienced from fraudulent impositions to which they are subjected and providing safer and better modes of immigration and transportation.
In my judgment this is a matter that not only needs but should promptly receive additional legislation. You cannot but see its importance. I call your attention to it that you may see that this subject has not escaped the attention of our people.
Sincerely, your obedient servant,
JOHN W. WESCOTT.
THE SPEAKERS.
The chairman had just sat down on a ubiquitous German reporter for interrupting the meeting, when candidate for the legislature Harry B. Paul entered the room. He made a few remarks and told how he would support all questions of the people and not of corporations. The next speaker was George Pfeiffer. He said speech-making was a new thing to him, but judging from the papers and documents he brought to show how corrupt the last legislature was because it was not Democratic, was sufficient evidence that he had come prepared to spend a week if necessary. He soon tired of talking however, and adjourned to the auditorium in favor of Dr. Beurnt, of Philadelphia. Addresses were also made by Captain E. C. Stahl, Albert Hoffman, Editor Schlesinger, and others.
A German’s Saving Fund.
Camden Daily Courier —
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.
Liedertafel Ball
Camden Post —
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 [sic] 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 Mænnerchor 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 [sic] 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.
Doings in Realty
Camden Daily Courier —
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 Nisholson [sic] 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.
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.
Eagles Honor Dead Brothers
Camden Post-Telegram —
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 [sic], by the Worthy Chaplain.
The services were held in memory of the following deceased members: Alfred Kemble, died June 16th, 1901; William Denneller, 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. Co[?], 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 at Their Memorial Service
Camden Daily Courier —
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 Denneller, 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 Mourned for Dead Members
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.
A New Series of Stock
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.
Margaret Oberst Bride of Mr. West
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 809 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 lillies of the valley and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses.
The bridesmaid was gowned in pink satin, wore a pink picture hat and caried 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, 448 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. Schnitzius, 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. Alff, 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 Hennessy, 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.
Camden Citizens Honored at German-American Alliance Meeting
Camden Post-Telegram —
At a meeting of the German-American Alliance of New Jersey, which was held in Passaic, on Sunday, two of Camden’s prominent citizens were honored, Mr. Anthony B. Oberst, a real estate dealer, being elected to the office of financial secretary, while Mr. Frederick A. Finkeldey is one of the many on the Executive Committee.
Eagle Ball Was Grand Success
Camden Daily Courier —
JOHN J. LLOYD, Floor Manager.
Clowns, witches, ghosts and fairies rubbed shoulders with tramps, knights, courtly gentlemen and pages at the fourth annual grand mass ball held last evening by the Camden Eagles at their aerie on Broadway. Many attempts were made to estimate the crowd of dancing maskers, but as guests kept going and coming throughout the entire evening the effort was finally abandoned and a conservative estimate of 2,000 persons was placed as the figures.
The Eagles, always good hosts, outdid themselves last evening both as to decorations and open house generosity. The big dance hall on the second floor was elaborately decorated in appropriate trappings. The Hallowe’en colors were everywhere found next the national colors, while the big stage at the west end of the hall was gotten up to represent a corn field with its shocks of corn and here and there a rosy pumpkin peeping out from behind the fodder. The crowd, however, overran the ball room and filled all the big rooms of the building to overflowing.
Early in the evening the crowds began arriving and Chairman Charles F. Sattler and other members of the committee on arrangements were kept on the jump greeting the influx of arrivals and caring for their needs. By the time that Prof. Anthony J. Oberst’s orchestra struck up the strains of “The Enchantress” the first waltz of the evening, the big dance hall was well filled with masked couples.
A two-step, a polka and two waltzes were danced before the hour set for the grand march, the feature of the evening. When the floor had finally been cleared for this event John Everham and Mrs. W. A. Curlis, in full costume, took the head of the column and led the dancers through the rather intricate mazes of the march and two-step that followed.
Some time after the march, the judges of the evening began their work. The judges, Dr. E. J. McConaghy, William Buck and Thomas Edwards, had a difficult task because of the many beautiful fancy and comic costumes seen on the floor. They finally weeded out the winners, however, and presented the long list of valuable prizes. The $5 prize for the most comical pair was won by Mrs. W. A. Curlis and her escort, John Everham; the $5 prize for the fancy dress couple was won by Miss Alice Davis and her escort. The ladies’ prizes were as follows: Picture, Edith Johnson; chocolate set, Rose Marino; picture, Florence Williams; Umbrella, William Gormley; berry set, Bessie Haines; blue clock, Francis Lenz; berry bowl, Alice Parrish and sugar bowl, Mrs. Howard Smith.
The prizes for gentlemen were as follows: Large picture, John Blendewald; pillow, Columbo Marino; picture, Peter J. Carey, of the Aquinas Social Club; umbrella, Allen Marris; box of cigars, Clarence Marris; stein, William Miller, and pillow, Edward C. Jacobs.
The work of judging completed the dancing was once more in full swing and the fun ran high. During the course of the evening Floor Manager John J. Lloyd and his corps of assistants were kept on the jump caring for the arrangements and keeping the crowded dance floor in good order. Too much credit cannot be given the hard-working members of the various committees that arranged the affair, for the thorough manner in which they performed their duties.
The full dance program was as follows: 1, waltz, “The Enchantress;” 2, caprice, “Oh! You Little Bear;” 3, quadrille, plain, “Happy Time;” 4, two-step, “I Want to Be in Dixie.”
INTERMISSION.
5, waltz, “Take Me Back to the Garden of Love;” 6, polka, “Waiting for the Robert E. Lee;” 7 Grand March, “Spirit of Independence;” 8, two-step, “Ray Time Soldier Man.”
INTERMISSION.
9, waltz, “Island of Roses and Love;” 10, two-step, “Rag Time Goblin Man;” 11, Jack-O’-Lantern Dance, “Just a Dream of You, Dear;” 12, two-step, “Baboon Baby Dance.”
INTERMISSION.
13, waltz, “That’s How I Need You;” 14, polka, “My Little Persian Rose;” 14 [sic], quadrille, lancers, “Remick’s Operatic;” 16, two-step, “Rum-Tum-Tiddle.”
INTERMISSION.
17, waltz, “I’d Like to Live in Loveland;” 18, caprice, “I’m the Guy;” 19, quadrille, polka, “Marion;” 20, two-step, “Wonderful Boy.”
INTERMISSION.
21, Waltz, “My Palace of Dreams;” 22, polka, “I’ve Got the Finest Man;” 23, two-step, “Mellow Melody;” 24, “Good Morning.” Good Bye Everybody. Music by Prof. Anthony J. Oberst.
The committee in charge consisted of the following gentlemen: Charles F. Sattler, chairman; John J. Lloyd, secretary; James F. Cleary, Atlie F. Hoover, Michael Durkin, Ralph R. Reynolds, Harry M. Dey, William S. VanBlunk, William Rudolph, J. Kessler Jenkins, John M. Gray, Arthur M. Gray, George W. Garton, Herbert J. Tidd, William J. Vander-Straeten, James Carr, James O’Hara, E. Vanderslice, Frank S. Devereaux, Anthony J. 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 and Charles W. Gingenbach.
The floor managers were John J. Lloyd, Chairman; Herbert J. Tidd, Arthur Gray, William Cleary, Michael Durkin, Garry Miller, Claude Chew and James Cahill.
Turn Verein Masque Ball
Camden Post-Telegram —
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 at [sic] 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.
Miss Anna Oberst Bride of Dr. Homan
Camden Post-Telegram —
Miss Miss [sic] Anna Oberst, daughter of Mr. Anthony Oberst, the well known real estate man, of 309 South Fifth street, was married to Dr. George D. Homan, of this city, at the Corpus Christi Church, Forty-ninth street and Grand Boulevard, Chicago, at 2 o’clock last Saturday afternoon, the 21st inst., the rector, Father Thomas F. O’Gara, officiating.
The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of rose silk and Georgette crepe, wearing a black picture hat and carried white roses. She was attended by Miss Ellen Begler, of Wilmington, Ill. The best man was Mr. James Grogan, of Chicago.
The bride is a skilled shorthand writer and holds a medal for proficiency in that line, as also a certificate from Isaac Pitman, New York, as teacher of stenography, and was one of the faculty of the Camden Commercial College for several years. Previous to her marriage she held a secretarial position with the Camden Fire Insurance Association.
Dr. Homan is a graduate of the Camden High School and also was graduated from the Veterinary Department of the University of Pennsylvania, 1915. He entered the Government service as a Federal Veterinary Inspector with the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, and is now located at the stock yards in Chicago.
Dr. and Mrs. Homan left on an extended wedding trip and will be at home to any of their friends who chance to be in Chicago after November 1, at 4815 Calumet avenue.
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 |
Wm. P. Hallinger Board President
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 Ridgway 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 J. 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 large 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 of better 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.
Five new members 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 increased 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 appreciate 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. Edgar 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 obained [sic] in handling of client’s properties and the people at large 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 the intention of the members who will be known as “Realtors” to place on all new signs, in addition to his name the words, “or by any member of 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, as they are then assured the services of every member of the Camden Real Estate Board.
Special Notice
Camden Post-Telegram —
A special meeting of the certificate holders of the Turnhalle Baufond Gesellschaft, of Camden, N. J., will be held at Turner Hall, 516 Pine street, Camden, N. J., on Thursday, August 15th, 1918, at 8.30 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of authorizing the sale of the property known as Turner Hall, located at 516 to 522 Pine street, Camden, N. J.
ANTHONY J. OBERST, Secretary,
809 South Fifth St., Camden, N. J.
Special Sale
Camden Post-Telegram —
Contents of Turner Hall, Pine street, Camden, for sale, cheap, consisting of 2 pool tables, recently recovered; 2 pianos, lot of chairs, tables, bar fixtures, lot of lumber and numerous other articles. Apply at once to Anthony J. Oberst, 809 S. Fifth street, Camden, N. J. (27)
Prepare. Memorial Resolutions
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.
Anthony J. Oberst
Camden Post-Telegram —
Both Phones “Honest Service”
Real Estate and Insurance
CORNER KAIGHN AVENUE
is now located at the above address and better equipped than heretofore to serve his clients in all particulars pertaining to
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE BUSINESS
He is in a position to at any time furnish moneys on mortgages, either building association or straight, and will assure his clients and the general public of good, honest service.
Anthony J. Oberst, Realtor
Member Camden Real Estate Board.
1253 Princess Avenue
2012
1253 Princess Avenue – The Oberst family residence from 1919
Notice to Eagles
Camden Daily Courier —
NOTICE TO EAGLES
The members of Camden Rerie [sic] 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
Camden Youth Honored in Army Medical School
Camden Courier-Post —
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 destinction [sic] 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.