Introduction
Camillus V. Appley
CAMILLUS V. APPLEY was born on September 7, 1863 to Lorenzo Dow Appley and his wife, the former Eliza Maria Traver, in what was then Newton Township, Camden County, New Jersey. Newton Township was merged into Camden in 1871, forming the Seventh and Eighth Wards. He appears to be the youngest of seven known children, coming after Euler T. in 1850, Theodocia in 1852, Althea in 1854, Harold Lorenzo in 1855, Urilla in 1857, and Cuvier A Appley in 1859. Census records from 1910 indicate that there were three other children who had died and whose names are at present unknown. The Appley children with the exception of Harold Lorenzo stayed in South Jersey. Harold Lorenzo Appley went west, settled in Missouri, where he died in 1910.
The Appley family is known to be living in the area of Mt. Ephraim Avenue and Sycamore Streets as far back as 1869. The 1869 City Directory shows Lorenzo Appley and family at South 10th and Sycamore Streets. The 1877 edition gives their location as South 11th & Sycamore Streets. The 1878 City Directory and the 1880 Census shows Lorenzo Appley and family living at 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue in Camden’s Seventh Ward. Lorenzo Dow Appley was then working as a clerk for one of the railroads in Camden. He remained an employee of the railroads for the rest of his working days. Only sons Cuvier and Camillus were still at home. Camillus Appley, 16 when the Census was enumerated, was working as a wheelwright. Also at home was an uncle, John Appley, who also worked as a railroad clerk.
On October 29, 1881 Camillus Appley married Sarah Cheeseman. A daughter, Lillie Appley, was born on August 23, 1883. In 1884 Camillus Appley remarried. His second wife, the former Emma (later in life known as Emily) Earling, bore two children, Estella M. Appley in March of 1890 and Howard Elwood Appley on August 7, 1898.
Camillus Appley appears in the 1890 City Directory, still living at and still working as a wheelwright. The 1892 City Directory has him working as a painter and living at 550 Liberty Street. By 1893 he was back to 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, where he would live out his days, and had gone to work as a laborer for the Pennsylvania Railroad, his father’s employer. He went back to working as a wheelwright in 1894 and followed that trade through 1896. He does not appear in the 1897 or 1898 directories, but by the time the 1899 Directory was compiled he had been appointed to the Camden Police Department.
Camillus Appley was a big man, a very big man in the times that he lived in. He stood 6’4” tall and weighed over 300 pounds. Once appointed to the Police Department, he would follow this line of work for the balance of his days, although there was a time in the early 1900s when, due to political interference, he was off the force. He resigned from the department in June of 1901 and was re-appointed on February 28, 1905.
The 1900 Census shows Camillus Appley, his wife and children, living with his parents at 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue. Also at home was a nephew, Euler T. Lewallen, the son of older sister Theodocia. The Census referenced above was taken in Camden on June 1, 1902. After the Census, Lorenzo Dow Appley went to Missouri, either to visit or to stay with his son Harold. He was counted for a second time on the Census, which was enumerated there on June 12, 1900. Lorenzo Dow Appley died in Rolla, Missouri on December 10, 1902.
The 1910 Census shows Camillus Appley, his wife and children and widowed mother at the Mt. Ephraim Avenue address. Eliza Maria Appley passed away on December 31, 1911. Howard E. Appley married Martha Anna Riegler shortly afterwards. The 1917 City Directory indicates that he and wife Martha lived with Camillus Appley at Mt. Ephraim Avenue. A grandson, Howard Appley Jr., was born in 1917. Howard E. Appley and his family were still living with Camillus Appley at 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue in September of 1918. They moved in with Martha Appley’s family at 932 South 6th Street prior to the January 1920 Census.
The 1920 Census shows Camillus Appley, a widower, living alone at 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue. He was still working as a Camden police officer, and was still on the force in 1922. His marital status as stated in the Census seems to be in error. The City Directories from 1920, 1921, and 1922 shows Camillus and Emily at 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, and also show Emily living with Howard E. Appley and his family at 932 South 6th Street. The 1923 City Directory shows Emily Appley, widow of Camillus, at 1118 Mt. Ephraim Avenue.
Camillus V. Appley died on January 31, 1923 in Camden, New Jersey. He was buried on February 4, 1923 at Arlington Cemetery in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
Camillus V. Appley’s grandson, Howard Appley Jr., was killed in action while serving with the United States Army in North Africa in April of 1943.
Reformers Lop Off Chief Dodd’s Head
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Reformers Lop Off Chief Dodd’s Head
Six Republican Policemen Also Removed and Reformers Take Their Places
Adopt Annual Budget
Slight Reduction in Appropriations—Water Compromise Ratified by Council
Camden City Council last evening fixed the annual appropriations at $516,160, ratified the compromise with Contractor Pfeiffer by which pure water will be turned on to-morrow and dismissed Chief of Police Dodd and six Republican policemen.
The policemen dismissed and their successors follow: Alexander Osborne, Eighth ward, successor, Thomas Cunningham; John Lightenberg, Eighth ward, successor, Fred W. Triplett; Charles H. Peters, Seventh ward, successor, Milins Appley; John Sailor, Third ward, successor, Harry Miller; Josiah Sage, Seventh ward, successor, Nelson Hubbs; Thomas Buchanan, Thomas Pooley, Thaddeus P. Varney, Isaac H. Lovett, who was recently appointed a policeman, resigned as a Constable in the Second ward, and Charles Evans was selected to succeed him.
Chief of Police Dodd, who was dismissed by City Council, had been placed on trial before the Police Committee yesterday afternoon on charges of incompetency and using profane language and his dismissal was based on the report of that committee.
Four of the new appointees are said to be Democrats.
An ordinance was introduced to make the following changes in the police force: One chief, salary $1200; two captains, salary $1000 each; two sergeants, salary $900 each; one detective, salary $800; fifty-eight policemen, salary $840 each.
Former City Clerk T. P. Varney was awarded a contract to furnish a safe for the Comptroller’s office for $125.
Mayor Will Be Chief
Camden Post —
Mayor Will Be Chief.
Dodd’s Successor Not Yet Appointed—The New Patrolmen.
After the City Council had adjourned Mayor Hatch announced the following appointments to succeed the policemen dismissed: Thomas Cunningham, Eighth ward, to succeed Alexander Osborne. Frederick Triplett, Eighth ward, to succeed John Lightenberg. Milus Appley, Seventh ward, to succeed C. H. Peters. Harry Miller, Third ward, to succeed John Sailor. Nelson Hubbs, Seventh ward, to succeed Josiah Sage. Thomas Pooley, Eighth ward, to succeed Thomas Buchanan.
Mayor Hatch stated that he would for the present make no appointment to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of Chief of Police Dodd, but that he would assume control of the office personally.
Dodd Will Appeal.
Mayor Hatch this morning officially notified Chief of Police Samuel Dodd of his dismissal. Chief Dodd will appeal to the courts.
‘Cop’ Makes Charges
Harrisburg Patriot —
“Cop” Makes Charges
Produces Affidavit Alleging Payment of Money in Attempt to “Break” Him.
Case Against the Officer Postponed to Give the Mayor an Opportunity to Investigate—Policeman Says He Was Enticed From His Post.
Camden, N. J., June 17: A sensational affidavit was filed with Mayor Hatch, of Camden, this morning, by Cornelius Appley, a member of the police force, who had been summoned before the mayor to answer to charges of drunkenness and failure to report for duty on May 15. The charges were preferred by Caleb Stepney, colored, who failed to appear this morning. Instead, Policeman Appley produced an affidavit, made by Stepney before Notary Public Alpheus Ayres, in which he accused James Hanson, Jr., a Republican leader of the 7th ward, and Charles Sayrs with paying him money to make the charges against Policeman Appley. This affidavit was ordered to postpone the case until Wednesday, and in the meantime detectives will try to find the missing Stepney.
The attempt to “break” Policeman Appley is said to be the outcome of a factional fight in ward politics. Appley claims that on the day he fought with Captain Collis he was sent away from his post, and that it would be “fixed all right” with the captain; he denied, however, that he was intoxicated.
Appley Resigns; Chambers Appointed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Mayor Hatch, of Camden, last night appointed John Chambers, of the Seventh ward, a policeman in the place of Camillus Appley, who tendered his resignation to take effect July 1
Appley Recovering from Blood Poisoning
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN.—Four hundred and fifty girls employed by a large local industrial concern are devoting one hour a day to vocal music and sight singing. They expect to compete in September with girls from Trenton, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Kingston and Passaic in a vocal contest.—The Republican committee recently appointed to revise the party rules in conformity with the anti spring election law has completed its work —A special session of the Criminal Court was held yesterday —Commencing to-day Camden will have a dog catcher —Joseph H. Keys, the man stricken with small pox and who was removed to the Municipal Hospital, Philadelphia, cost the county $100. A bill for that amount presented by the Philadelphia Board of Health was ordered paid yesterday —Ex-Policeman Appley is recovering from an attack of blood poisoning. —Colonel D. B Murphy will be awarded a medal on July 19 for forty years’ continuous service in the volunteer fire brigade of the State.
Camden Jurors Drawn
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Jurors Drawn
Sheriff C. J. Mines, before Judge Joline in Camden, yesterday drew the list of petit jurors who will serve during the April term of court. But eighty names were drawn instead of 120 as heretofore, because hereafter the panel will not be divided. The jurors drawn follow:
Jesse Tomlinson, Daniel McConnell, John Powell, Henry E. Dyer, William Hill, Charles Woolston, John Cramer, Newkirk Peacock, Peter Barberato, Albert D. Archer, Harry Pratt, William E. Kemble, William Buckman, Oscar B. Test, William DeGraff, Jr., Richard Brown, William D. Locherman, Jeremiah Strang, Cornelius Dubois, Ralph Guest, Joseph C. Prickett, George W. Taylor, Edward Johnson, John E. Hogan, Mark Sheldon, William Watson, William Pancoast, George W. Nichols, James Massey, Harry Knox, Henry F. Snyder, William Roberts, George Sargeant, Charles H. Heggelman, Thomas Egan, Thomas Hines, Daniel W. Leech, Jr., Robert Wood, Joseph E. Cattell, Hugh Sterling, Alfred J. Harvey, Thos. Marshall, Robert Lyons, Benjamin A. Watkins, Clement Haines, William Goodwin, William R. Robbins, James D. Scanlon, Benjamin W. Gravenor, Lewis Mickel, Jacob Oppenheimer, William Irvins, H. H. Pickney, Jacob Mayer, Edward Turpin, Josiah A. Freeman, Thomas Boyd, Archie Potter, William A. Cathcart, Alexander Wilson, Charles Dubree, Charles Mathis, Henry Heckenhorn, William B. Wood, John Mitzer, Joseph B. Carter, John Carter, George Chambers, Harry Graham, John Purnell, Robert Finley, William Lockman, Joseph Cline, George W. Dallas, Edward Rosewell, Cassimir P. Burton, Camillus Appley, Levi G. String, Frank M. Wood, George J. Nichelson.
New Police Appointments Under Mayor Ellis
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Mayor Ellis, in Camden yesterday, appointed as members of the local police force Samuel Bakley and Edward Laws to fill the vacancies occasioned by the removal of Policeman Alcott and the resignation of Harry Hope. Cornelius Appley and George Murray were appointed substitute policemen.
Appley Arrests Man for Animal Cruelty
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Last night George Widenstein was arrested by Policeman Appley charged with being implicated in the inhuman treatment of a pet cat of Mrs. Catharine Kobost, of 1018 Haddon avenue, and Vet. Dr. R. A. Orr is investigating.
In a Mix-Up of Eggs
Philadelphia Inquirer —
IN A MIX-UP OF EGGS
Camden Man Was Nearly Smothered in a Runaway
Frightened at a passing train, a horse attached to a wagon driven by Matthew Menders, of 830 South Third street, Camden, ran away at Mt. Ephraim avenue and Mt. Vernon streets yesterday. The wagon was overturned, Menders being pinioned beneath. Policeman Appley found the man almost smothered with broken eggs, several crates of which had been in the wagon.
Aside from that Menders was not injured.
Great Throngs at the Funeral of Chief Foster
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Witnessed Greatest Demonstration of Its Kind Since Gen. Sewell’s Burial
THOUSANDS PAID TRIBUTE TO DEAD
CROWD ABOUT THE FOSTER HOME AND PICTURE OF THE DEAD CHIEF
Not since the memorial funeral of United States Senator William J. Sewell has Camden witnessed such an expression of regret and sorrow as was evidenced at the obsequies of Chief of Police John Foster, which took place from his home, 292 Mt. Vernon street, yesterday afternoon. Practically all Camden paid lasting tribute to the stricken chief, who had been one of the most popular officials of the city. From other places, too, came many who swelled the throng about the house until the streets were literally packed with those anxious to give evidence of the high esteem in which they held the man.
From Philadelphia came Superintendent of Police John B. Taylor, a personal friend of Chief Foster; Captain James Hamm, Captain Dungan, Captain Campbell, Captain Callahan and thirty-four lieutenants, all in uniform. Baltimore, Washington, Norristown, Trenton, Newark, Jersey City and other places were represented by police officials. City, county and State officers were there and everyone unmistakably demonstrated the regard and respect in which he held Chief Foster, who had made such a valiant but fruitless battle against death.
Thousands Viewed Remains
From 7 to 9 o’clock Saturday night, all of yesterday morning and until the service began in the afternoon a constant stream of persons in all walks of life passed through the house, taking a last view of he who lay so peacefully amid a profusion of flowers. It is conservatively estimated that between 10,000 and 15,000 persons viewed the body. Thousands more would have done likewise, for the line constantly increased, until it reached a block or more. The doors were finally closed to permit the conducting of the services.
In a full dress black suit the body reposed in a handsome mahogany casket, with silver trimmings. On the cover of the casket was a silver plate, bearing this simple inscription:
John Foster
Born October 5, 1839.
Died March 1, 1906.
The features were life-like and gave little evidence of the weeks of intense suffering through which Chief Foster passed before the end came. At the head of the casket stood Policeman Albert Shaw, while at the foot was Policeman Camillus Appley. At the doors on guard were Policemen George Kappel, George Kleaver, Albert Snow and Casper Hart. Captain Arthur Stanley had charge of the detail of officers.
Wealth of Flowers
Surrounding the casket and extending around the walls of the room were beautiful floral emblems, roses, carnations, lillies, and in fact every variety. Some of the designs and those who contributed them follow: The patrolmen, “Gates Ajar,” six feet tall and composed of American Beauty roses, lilies of the valley, and surmounted by four white doves; Fifth Ward Republican Club, an immense urn of galax leaves and assorted flowers; Fireside New Years’ Association, a banner piece of roses, carnations, lilies of the valley and narcissus blooms; the Camden reporters of the local and Philadelphia newspapers, a four-foot scroll of galax leaves, in the centre of which was a shield of violets with a band of white carnations, on which was inscribed, “Our Friend;” from the daughters of Chief Foster, “Gates Ajar,” composed of Easter lilies, roses, carnations, daffodils, narcissus and asparagus ferns; from Mrs. Foster, the widow, a pillow of roses, carnations and lilies of the valley. Beautiful designs were also given by Mayor Charles H. Ellis, the International Association of Police Chiefs, Ionic Lodge of Masons, First Italian Republican Club, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Massoit Tribe of Red Men, John Carroll, John R. Campbell and various city officials. These flowers filled two carriages and a patrol wagon.
Services at the House
The services at the house took place at 2 o’clock and were in charge of Rev. Gilbert R. Underhill, rector of St. John’s P. E. Church. After the family had taken the last view the casket was borne to the hearse by Sergeant Albert Gravenor and Policeman John Brothers, representing the Police Department; former Senator Maurice A. Rogers and George Hammond, representing the Masonic bodies; former Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey, representing Massoit Tribe of Red Men, and Albert Shaw, from the Fifth Ward Republican Club.
A few minutes prior to the bringing out of the casket the members of Ionic Lodge of Masons formed themselves into a long lane through which the dead chief’s body was borne. Leading the pallbearers were six Camden policemen, who acted as a guard of honor. These included Policemen Thomas Brothers, Camillus Appley, Robert Calkett, Jules Busch, Thomas Murphy and Harry Mines, the largest men of the force. The Philadelphia police also had a guard of honor in Captain James P. Hamm, Captain Francis Callahan, Captain Dungan and Captain Campbell.
Funeral Cortege
The funeral cortege was composed of the following: Sergeant William Horner and a detail of thirty-four men from the three districts; members of the Fifth Ward Republican Club, cabs containing Mayor Ellis, Councilmen and city officials, Ionic Lodge of Masons and the hearse followed by the cabs containing the mourners. The route gone over was from the house to Third street, to Walnut street, to Broadway, to Benson street, to Haddon avenue and to Harleigh Cemetery. All along the route hundreds of persons lined the curbs, while many followed the cortege to the grave. As the procession passed the City Hall the bell in the tower was tolled at minute intervals.
At Harleigh Cemetery the casket was lowered in a cavity on a sunny slope to the southward. There the Masons held their services over their departed brother, Worshipful Master Aaron G. Matlack having charge of the beautiful ceremony.
It was a funeral that Camden will remember for many a day. And Chief Foster’s memory will be kept green for the next month by many political and social organizations as well as private citizens, who will display black draped flags at half mast.
Appley Kills Mad Dog
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Policeman Appley yesterday killed a mad dog at Seventh street and Kaighn avenue.
Appley Rescues Woman from Hornless Cow
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Piercing screams emanating from Sycamore street near Sixth attracted the attention of Policemen Appley and Hill yesterday. On investigating they found a woman on a step and a hornless alderney cow attacking her. The woman was rescued and the cow taken to a patrol house.
Appley Shocked by Lightning
Philadelphia Inquirer —
During the heavy electrical storm yesterday morning in Camden Policeman Camillus Appley was shocked by lightning while standing under an awning at Eighth and Walnut streets. He quickly recovered and during the remainder of the storm stood in the middle of the street.
Attacked Officer Who Made Arrest
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Attacked Officer Who Made Arrest
While passing Orchard and Sycamore streets, Camden, yesterday, Policeman Camillus Appley, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs over 300 pounds, was attacked by Boleslaus Green, a Polish resident. Appley was in citizen’s dress, but he placed Green under arrest and started for the patrol box. Nearing it, he was attacked by three other men, and Green, escaping, ran into his house at 1128 Sycamore street.
Appley followed and again arrested Green, only to be attacked by friends of Green. During the fight, which lasted twenty minutes, Appley was kicked in the face, nearly destroying the sight of his left eye, and had his clothing nearly torn off. Policeman Donovan, another six-footer, came to his rescue and between them they sent Green, John M. Gells and William Danka to the city jail. Appley went to Cooper Hospital and after he had his injuries dressed went back and arrested Marion Lofkowski, who he charged with being one of his assailants.
Appley Saves Girls from Attacker
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Had it not been for Policeman Appley, Camden’s six and one-half foot copper, it would have fared ill with a man giving the name of Joseph Kelbey, 56, who in a cowardly fashion, is alleged to have attempted to attack two girls in the Forest Hill Park yesterday afternoon. A howling, jeering mob of men, women and children, armed with sticks, bricks and other missiles, surrounded the “cowering fellow, who whimpered as he was jerked to and fro. Only the display of the giant officer’s mace saved the man from being torn to shreds from him and summarily dealt with. Before matters had arrived at a critical stage re-enforcements arrived and Kelbey was hustled to the city prisons.
Later. It was old, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stant, of 1125 Haddon avenue, and Bertha Meurer, 11 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Meurer, of Haddon and Kaighn avenues, were walking along a lonely path in Forest Hill Park, when they were approached by Kelbey and a rough-appearing comrade. The men grasped the struggling and tried to throw them into a clump of bushes. The screams of the struggling girls attracted the attention of a woman who was near by. She gave the alarm and in a minute scores of persons were rushing to the rescue. Kelbey and the other miscreant took to their heels. While the latter escaped Kelbey was quickly surrounded and pinioned to the ground. In a second was about to take summary vengeance when the big bluecoat arrived. The frightened prisoner was hustled into the wagon and taken to the lockup.
Suspected of Stealing Silverware
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Suspected of Stealing Silverware
Within a few hours after being arrested on suspicion of having stolen a large quantity of silverware, Charles Wilson, 24 years old, was identified in the Camden city jail last night as the one who had broken into the home of Mrs. Bailey, of Merchantville. Wilson, it is alleged, was trying to sell the loot in South Camden, when apprehended by Policeman Appley. After his arrest several towns were communicated with, among them Merchantville, and Chief Linderman at once went to Camden with Mrs. Bailey. Then it was that the man was recognized as the one who had been seen loitering about the house.
Bluecoat Fights Mad Dog
Philadelphia Inquirer —
BLUECOAT FIGHTS MAD DOG
There was a terrific struggle between Policeman Cammillus Appley and a rabid dog at Mt. Ephraim and Kaighn avenues, Camden, early yesterday morning. The officer was approaching the patrol box to make a “pull” when the animal sprang at him.
A heavy, vicious creature, the dog very nearly succeeded in sinking its teeth in Appley’s throat. Owing to the absence of light he was unable to shoot at the dog, but luckily struck it on the head with his mace. He killed the dog after some exciting moments.
Appley Stops Trolley Car Without Headlight
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Halted by Policeman Appley because no headlight was carried, a Sixth and Eighth streets trolley car was not permitted to resume its journey until lanterns borrowed from the firemen at the Kaighn avenue engine house were attached to the front.
Dogs Created Big Scare
Philadelphia Inquirer —
DOGS CREATED BIG SCARE
One Scattered Shoppers and Another Pedestrians
Two dogs, presumably suffering from rabies, created consternation on Kaighn avenue, Camden, yesterday. One of them rushed into the store of D. Leofiuwicz, 437 Kaighn avenue, while there were a number of women in the place. The feminine patrons took to the counters for safety. Policeman Kaplan killed the animal.
A few blocks away the second dog was scattering pedestrians right and left when Policeman Appley opportunely put in an appearance. He dispatched the dog with one shot.
Appley Suspended from Police Force
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Held for court yesterday on a charge of assault and battery on William Laute, a saloonkeeper, at Seventh and Fairview streets. Policeman Camillus Appley, of the Seventh ward, was later in the day suspended by acting Chief James, pending inquiry by the Police Committee of City Council.
With His Bandana He Halted Express
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Policeman Stopped Train at Crossing When Horse and Wagon Became Fast on Tracks
By waving a bandana handkerchief, Policeman Appley averted what would undoubtedly have been a fatal grade crossing accident at the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad and Atlantic avenue, Camden, yesterday. An express train that had been gaining speed for a run to Atlantic City was stopped within a few feet of the wagon of Smith Moore, which had become mired.
At that point repairs are being made, resulting in the crossing being little better than a disused country road. When Moore attempted to drive across, the wheels of the wagon became fastened in the ground and the horse was unable to move. It was at this time that the policeman realized the predicament of Moore. Knowing the express was due at any moment, Appley was in a quandary as to what to do until he thought of his bandana handkerchief. Then, when the locomotive appeared, he waved the bandana frequently. It was seen by the engineer, who brought the train to a stop so suddenly that the passengers were thrown from their seats. After a slight delay Moore succeeded in getting out of the way and the train proceeded.
Death Notice: Eliza Maria Appley
Philadelphia Inquirer —
APPLEY.—Suddenly, 31st ult, ELIZA MARIA APPLEY (nee Traver), wife of late Lorenzo D Appley, aged 82. Relatives and friends invited to services, Thurs, 2 P M, residence, 1118 Mt Ephraim Ave, Camden, N J. Remains may be viewed Wed eve. Interment private, Arlington.
Funeral of Mrs. Eliza Appley
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Appley, mother of Policeman Camillus Appley, who was found dead in bed by her son, took place yesterday from her home at 1118 Mt. Ephraim avenue. R. B. D. Abbitt, pastor of the Emanuel Baptist Church, officiated.
Howard Appley Injured at Home
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Struck by swing in the yard at his home, Howard Appley, son of Policeman Camillus Appley, of 1118 Mt. Ephraim avenue, had his hip fractured yesterday. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.
Camden Gang Fighters Are Held for Trial
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Gang Fighters Are Held for Trial
Rival gangs created a stir at Lewis and Sycamore streets, Camden, early yesterday morning, resulting in several arrests. John Kowalch, aged 21 years, of 1049 Mechanic street, and Harry McCaffrey, aged 28 years, of 708 Mt. Vernon street, were held in $500 bail by Recorder Stackhouse on a charge of beating Albert Dudeck, of 1154 Mt. Vernon street. John Skulski, aged 37 years, of 818 Walnut street; Frank Kabinski, aged 37 years, of 1253 Sycamore street; William Jordan, aged 31 years, of 1117 Haddon avenue, and McCaffrey were given ten days by the Recorder for disorderly conduct.
When Policeman Cornog arrived on the scene there was a general riot, and he found himself in the midst of the fighters. In the melee he lost his badge, but he succeeded in corraling four of the belligerents, while Policeman Appley arrested Kowalch. About half a hundred engaged in the fight.
CAMDEN TO IMPROVE 2 CITY DEPARTMENTS
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN TO IMPROVE 2 CITY DEPARTMENTS
Surgeon Lippincott's Recommendations for Police and Fire Approved
Woman Hurt When She Walks From Rear of One Train Into Another
In connection with the plan of the Police and Fire Committees of Camden City Council to make departments under their supervision modern in every particular, Dr. A. Haines Lippincott, surgeon to both departments, has submitted recommendations, which have received the approbation of the Councilmen.
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