Introduction
CHARLES GRANT GARRISON was born in Swedesboro, New Jersey on August 3, 1849. He was the son of Rev. Joseph Fithian Garrison. He had three younger brothers, Lindley, William, and Joseph. Lindley Garrison was Secretary of War under President Wilson from 1913 until his resignation in 1916.
The Garrison family came to Camden in 1855, when Rev. Garrison was appointed rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a post he held until August of 1884.
Charles G. Garrison was educated in Edgehill School, Princeton, at the Episcopal Academy, Philadelphia, and, entering the University of Pennsylvania with a view to the study of medicine, graduated from there in 1872. He had practiced that profession at Swedesboro but four years when he resolved to become a lawyer, and entered the office of Samuel H. Grey of Camden, who at the time of his death was Attorney General of the State. He was admitted to the Bar in 1878, and established a partnership with Thomas French. Thomas French and Charles Garrison became counselors-at-law in 1881, and remained partners until 1888, when Garrison was appointed to the New Jersey State Supreme Court.
In 1884 Charles Garrison became Judge Advocate General of New Jersey. Governor Green in 1888 nominated him to the State Senate as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, to succeed Justice Joel Parker who, previously to his service on the bench, had been New Jersey’s war Governor and who subsequently served a second term in that office. Confirmation from the Senate came promptly. Governors Werts, Murphy, Fort and Fielder re-nominated him for successive seven year terms, in 1895, 1902, 1909, 1916. He retired due to ill health around 1920.
Justice Garrison became Chancellor of the Southern Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New Jersey in 1882 and was still in that position as late as 1917.
Judge Garrison resided in Merchantville for many years, and was there at the time of his death on April 22, 1924, which was noted in the New York Times the following day.
The New York Times reported from Camden on May 3, 1924:
JERSEY JUDGE LEFT ALL TO HOUSEKEEPER;
Widow, Son and Two Daughters Cut Off by Ex-Justice Garrison.
“Ex-Justice Charles Grant Garrison of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, who died at Merchantville, N.J., on April 22, left his entire estate to his housekeeper, Miss Winifred Dallin, of Wildwood, N.J. Miss Dallin filed the will before Surrogate Brewer here today for probate. The personal estate was estimated at $30,000 and the value of the real estate was not set forth.”
Charles Grant Garrison.
New York Times —
CHARLES GRANT GARRISON.
Was Supreme Court Justice in Jersey for 35 Years.
MERCHANTVILLE, N. J., April 22.—Charles Grant Garrison, for more than thirty-five years Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, died at his home here today. He retired about four years ago because of ill health. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Garrison was a brother of Lindley M. Garrison, Secretary of War under President Wilson, and receiver of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company.
Portraits
Charles Grant Garrison, circa 1894 (left); from the 1908 South Jersey Bar dinner program (right)
George R. Prowell’s History of Camden County, New Jersey
1886
Charles G. Garrison, M.D., is a native of Swedesboro, N. J. His education was received at the Edge Hill School, Princeton, at the Episcopal Academy, Philadelphia, and at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1872 from the Medical Department of that institution, and until 1876 practiced medicine in Swedesboro, N. J. He then entered the office of Samuel H. Grey, of Camden, and was admitted to the bar in 1878. He began practice in Camden as a member of the firm of Garrison & French.
Mr. Garrison was made judge advocate-general of the National Guard of New Jersey in 1884 and chancellor of the Southern Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New Jersey in 1882.
Democratic Mass Meeting at Third and Market Streets
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A Democratic mass meeting will be held at Third and Market streets this evening. Addresses will be made by John W. Wescott, Howard Carrow, C.G. Garrison and others.
Throughout the State
Trenton Evening Times —
Pictured: Charles T. Reed, David J. Pancoast, Alfred Hugg, John K.R. Hewitt, John W. Wescott, and Charles G. Garrison.
Governor Green to Appoint Garrison as Law Judge
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Samuel H. Gray, John W. Wescott, and Charles G. Garrison.
Le Coney Notified
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Deputy Sheriff West yesterday served Chalkley LeConey, the accused murderer of his niece, with a copy of the indictment and a list of the struck jurors. Within the past two days the prisoner has grown very pale and haggard. When the Deputy Sheriff handed him the papers he took them and said nothing. Owing to the delay caused by the different newspapers, Janitor Swindell has been ordered by Judge Garrison to make arrangements for the trial. Room will be prepared for one representative from each paper.
A Painter's Claim for Wages Against the ex-Plunger
Philadelphia Inquirer —
charles g. garrison
Judge Garrison Confined to Bed at Merchantville Home
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Supreme Court Judge Garrison is confined to his bed at his Merchantville home. He was taken with a chill while on his way from Mount Holly on Friday night.
Lingo's Chances for a New Trial
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Lingo’s chances of securing a new trial seem to become brighter each day. There is now a dispute as to how many judges constituted the court during the trial. Judges Hugg, Gaunt and McDowell sat with Judge Garrison. As the latter only asked Judge McDowell to sit with him it is the opinion that they composed the court. If this be the case Lingo’s chances of securing a new trial are said to be excellent. The citizens of Haddonfield will have a debate in a large barn on the subject. “Is Lingo guilty or not guilty?”
Judge Garrison Reprimands Tardy Jurors
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Judge Garrison reprimanded tardy jurors in the Criminal Court yesterday. Hereafter they must make their excuses to him and not to the clerk. They will be summarily dealt with unless a good excuse is offered.
Hill Hired to Murder Dodson
Philadelphia Inquirer —
HILL HIRED TO MURDER DODSON
A Youthful Slayer’s Story of a Cold-Blooded Crime
Plied With Liquor and Urged On by Reed and Derrickson.
Remarkable Defense in a Camden Murder Trial—The Prisoner Unconcerned—His Counsel Endeavoring to Secure a Second Degree Verdict.
Hill Convicted of Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, Wilson Jenkins, Frederick A. Rex, Henry S. Scovel, John Hill, Joseph Dodson, Albert Reed, and Marwood Derrickson.
But Two Months to Live.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
BUT TWO MONTHS TO LIVE.
MURDERER HILL SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.
Albert Reed and Marwood Derrickson Acquitted of Complicity in the Dodson Murder—The Death Watch on Duty.
John Hill will be hanged in the Camden County Jail on Friday, April 14, for the murder of Joseph Dodson. Sentence was passed on him yesterday by Supreme Court Justice Garrison. Hill is an undersized, slender colored youth of 17 years. He heard his doom pronounced without flinching.
When Judge Garrison asked him if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be pronounced, the youthful murderer stood like an actor waiting for his cue. “Sir?” he said. The judge, unheeding, proceeded formally to consign him to the gallows.
ALLEGED ACCOMPLICES ACQUITTED.
Hill remained in the court room to testify against Albert Reed and Marwood Derrickson, whose trial as accomplices in the murder was immediately called. These men are proprietors of a saloon in South Camden, and Hill was employed by them.
He went on the stand and repeated the story he told at his own trial, that Reed and Derrickson agreed to pay him $2.50 to shoot Dodson and gave him drugged liquor just before he fired the fatal shot.
There was no corroborative testimony for the State. Counsel for the defendants moved that they be discharged for lack of evidence. Judge Garrison refused the motion. Witnesses were then called for the defense to testify that Hill had threatened to kill Dodson. Both Reed and Derrickson denied in toto Hill’s story. The jury was out but fifteen minutes and returned a verdict of acquittal.
THE DEATH WATCH.
Judge Garrison appointed a jury of twelve citizens to witness the execution of Hill, and Constables Renner and Beckett were placed on duty last night by Sheriff West as the death watch. The Sheriff will again borrow the Moyamensing Prison gallows, on which he recently hung Murderer Morton.
Hill Is Prepared to Die.
Harrisburg Patriot —
Pictured: Henry J. West, J. Wesley Sell, Joseph Porter, John Hill, Albert Reed, Frederick A. Rex, Charles G. Garrison, Joseph Dodson, Marwood Derrickson, and George W. Beckett.
Rival Lawyers Want to Defend Jordan
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Rival Lawyers Want to Defend Jordan.
Charles Jordan, who shot Mrs. Copelaine, and who will be tried for murder, first signed a petition to the court to assign Lawyer John Wartman as his counsel. Later he signed another petition for Lawyer John Semple. The two attorneys are now disputing as to their respective rights as Jordan’s counsel. Judge Garrison will settle the dispute when he publicly assigns a lawyer to defend the murderer. Jordan was visited in the Camden County Jail by his gray-haired mother yesterday. She had not seen him since his arrest.
A Judge's Sharp Talk
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Acquitted of Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden County Bar Association
c. 1894
Members of the Camden County Bar Association pose for a photograph during their annual shad dinner, around 1894.
From left (first row) Judge Charles Joline, Supreme Court Justice Charles Garrison, Judge Richard R. Miller, vice chancellor Henry C. Pitney, Supreme Court Justice Alfred Reed, Benjamin Shreeve, Caleb Shreeve, George H. Pierce; (second row) William Casselman, Edwin Bleakly, J. Willard Morgan, Peter Voorhees, Samuel Beldon, Frank Shreeve, Scuyler Woodhull, Lewis Starr, h. s. scovel, George Vroom, Charles Wooster, and howard carrow; (third row) Samuel Robbins, E. A. Armstrong, Thomas Curley, unknown Philadelphia lawyer, Charles Stevenson, H. F. Nixon, Henry I. Budd, Israel Roberts.
Camden’s Murder Trial
Trenton Evening Times —
Camden’s Murder Trial.
In the Camden County Court of Over and Terminer yesterday, with Judge Garrison presiding, Josiah Stevens, colored, who was indicted by the Grand Jury at the January term as an accomplice of Theodore Lambert in the killing of William Kairer, was placed on trial, Lambert having already been tried and convicted of murder in the first degree.
Theodore Lambert, who has already been convicted, testified that he and Josiah Stevens were together from Sunday, December 3d, until Monday, December 4th. He then told how he and Stevens started from the house of Lavina Moore, shortly after midnight, on December 4th, to rob a house in North Camden.
He then recited the story as told to Prosecutor Jenkins in his office after his arrest, which was to the effect that Stevens was with him at the time he entered the Kairer residence. At the conclusion of Lambert’s testimony the Court took a recess until this morning. The State will close to-day, and it is expected that the case will reach the jury to-morrow.
Semple Allowed Fee for Defending Lambert and Delbridge
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Lawyer John L. Semple has been allowed $550 by Judge Garrison for defending Murderers Theodore Lambert and Thomas Delbridge.
A Legal Peculiarity.
Harrisburg Patriot —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, John L. Semple, Theodore Lambert, and William G. Kairer Sr.
Garrison Allows Judgment Against Camden County
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Lambert Must Die.
New York Times —
Lambert Must Die.
CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 22.—After hearing argument to-day by John L. Semple, on an application for a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Theodore Lambert, the colored murderer under sentence to be hanged Jan. 3, Justice Garrison refused the writ. Lawyer Semple gave notice that he would apply for a writ of certiorari. His application was based on the ground that the time limit for executive clemency had passed, and that the Governor had no right to grant a reprieve to Lambert, and as the date first fixed for conviction has passed, Lambert is, in the eyes of the law, legally dead. He quoted numerous authorities, but Justice Garrison decided that there was no reasonable ground for granting the writ.
Legal Tender Defined
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Supreme Court Justice Garrison decided in the Camden Circuit Court yesterday that a passenger who tenders a street car conductor a bank note has no ground for a suit for damages, if the money is refused and he is put off the car. He submitted Walter Wood, the plaintiff, against the Camden Horse Railroad Company for $5,000 damages.
The plaintiff tested the conductor on the Market Street trolley line, whether the conductor would change the bill, and as the passenger presented no smaller money and refused to leave the car, he was put out after riding a few squares.
In allowing the nonsuit, Judge Garrison said that a company’s note, such as a national bank note, was not legal tender, and that a silver certificate was not legal tender. Wood’s counsel took exceptions and will appeal the case.
Protested Innocence to the End
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured at Johnson Cemetery: William G. Kairer Sr., John Semple, George Barrett, J. Wesley Sell, Charles G. Garrison, William G. Kairer Jr., Theodore Lambert, and Josiah Stevens.
Garrison Orders Estate Accounting Filed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
On the strength of a claim that there had been no accounting of the estates of James and Susan Roe for thirteen and sixteen years, respectively, Justice Garrison issued an order yesterday for David L. Roe, the administrator, to file accountings by January 30 next.
Rule to Show Cause in Sensfelder vs. Stokes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A rule to show cause why a new trial should not be allowed in the case of Mrs. George Sensfelder against Ezra Stokes, in which the plaintiff secured a verdict for $11,000, was granted by Justice Garrison yesterday, and was made returnable on January 23.
Roundabout the State
Trenton Evening Times —
ROUNDABOUT THE STATE.
What is Transpiring in Neighboring Towns and Counties.
Dr. A. P. Raser, of Bordentown, started yesterday morning to walk to Farmingdale, Monmouth county, a distance of forty miles. The doctor says he enjoys walking.
William F. Shields, the Hackettstown druggist, who was recently convicted of malpractice on Lizzie Sliker, of Newark, was yesterday sentenced to eighteen months in State Prison.
To the bewilderment of many who had watched the case, the Camden jury last evening acquitted Edward T. Melson of the murder of ex-Policeman Daniel Lee. Justice Garrison looked at the twelve men sharply for an instant, bit his lip, turned to Law Judge Vroom and made some remark and then declared Melson free. Judge Vroom's brows were knitted, while Prosecutor of the Pleas Jenkins started in blank amazement.
Jordan Acquitted in Coplein Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles Jordan, Elizabeth Coplein, and John L. Semple, near Kaighn Avenue and South 3rd Street.
Garrison Sets Date for Eli Shaw Murder Trial
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, H.S. Scovel, Eli Shaw, and William H. Carson.
Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – H. Frank Pettit
A Judge and Policy
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Arthur Stanley, John J. Crandall, Charles G. Garrison, Randolph Pollard, George Miller, Frank A. Ward, Jacob Fish, Peter Greenwald, W. Scott Thompson, and Howard W. Miller.
Hallinger Seeks New Trial Before Garrison
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Counsel for Captain David B. Hallinger, against whom a verdict of $1000 damages was obtained by Mrs. Anna Ruebeck, yesterday applied to Justice Garrison for a new trial. No date for argument was fixed.
Justice Ludlow yesterday refused a writ of certiorari applied for by the W. C. T. U., of Atlantic City to test the legality of the liquor license granted Marcus N. Carroll for the Blue Grotto Cavern, at Atlantic City. He allowed a rule to show cause, however, returnable next Friday, before Justice Garrison.
Hill Meets Death Without a Shudder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
HILL MEETS DEATH WITHOUT A SHUDDER
Camden Wife Murderer Goes to the Gallows With Calm Resignation—Scenes and Incidents Attending the Execution
[Portrait of Rev. H. S. Gascoyne] SHERIFF JOHN WESLEY SELL Caut him who sent the murderer to doom.
Skill in Genius
At the steps to the scaffold the clergyman separated and stopped to either side. The Sheriff proceeded between Sell and Voigt, but he walked to the center of the scaffold and with a pleasant smile, which continued while Sheriff Sell was reading out Hill's record, he opened the lever. Hill adjusted the noose about Hill's neck and drew the cap. Then he sprung the lever of the trap, and Hill's body fell in the drop and was caught midway by the rope. The body swayed almost imperceptibly.
When Hill's body was cut down it was found that the rope was entangled with his wrists. Those who attributed the absence of a death struggle to this entanglement were not deterred, but insisted that justice was done and the gallows were properly adjusted to the weight and height of the condemned man.
County Detective John S. Smith and Rev. Charles D. Sinkinson marched behind Hill.
At the steps to the scaffold the clergyman separated and stopped to either side. The Sheriff proceeded between Sell and Voigt, but he walked to the center of the scaffold and with a pleasant smile, which continued while Sheriff Sell was reading out Hill's record, he opened the lever. Hill adjusted the noose about Hill's neck and drew the cap. Then he sprung the lever of the trap, and Hill's body fell in the drop and was caught midway by the rope.
Religious devotion, in which Robert F. Hill, who was convicted last year of murdering his wife in Camden, participated, yesterday at the county jail, started him calmly toward his death on the gallows. He was awaked by his spiritual advisors, Rev. Charles D. Sinkinson and by County Detective John S. Smith, who were talking with him S o'clock. He was hanged at 10:10 A.M. Hill was declared dead at 10:23.
Hill met his end with great composure. He seemed to be impatient for the end, and thanked his spiritual advisors for their attentions. On the scaffold he smiled blandly and in a clear voice said several times “I am innocent.” He prayed earnestly and died in an upright position with comparatively little suffering.
Hill Prayed Aloud
Religious devotions, to which Hill, who was convicted of wife murder last year, devoted the greater part of the hours of his incarceration, continued to the last. He seemed to be impatient for the end, and thanked his two spiritual advisors, Rev. Charles D. Sinkinson and County Detective John S. Smith, who were with him at his devotions, numbering nearly two score of men.
Story of His Crime
Hill shot Mrs. Robert F. Hill, who had come from Burlington, N. J. to Camden last October, September 15, 1900, and then tried to kill himself. He was hurried to Cooper Hospital, where he later recovered. His wife was immediately transferred to the county jail. The shooting occurred at 507 North Third street, and was the result, it is believed, of Hill's quarrel over Mrs. Hill and “alleged misconduct.” Hill and his wife had been separated a year. After his recovery he was held for murder, and on November 18, he was tried before Justice Garrison, on November 16, to be sentenced by Justice Garrison. The Court refused to give Hill a reprieve. His attorneys appealed to give Hill a new trial. The Court refused to grant Hill a reprieve, but four times appealed the matter and on January 26 the Board of Pardons rejected Hill's sentence to life imprisonment.
Camden Mourns McKinley
Philadelphia Inquirer —
It is interesting to note that by September of 1901, the local Jewish community had been so much a part of American life that its participation in the mourning of the late President William McKinley was noted alongside that of the Christian churches in the city.
Pictured: Frank Auerbach, Joseph Roterman, and Judge Charles G. Garrison.
The Paul Woodward Murder Case
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On October 1, 1902 Paul Woodward murdered two young boys by giving them poison. Frank T. Lloyd, then Camden County prosecutor, was responsible for leading the investigation and prosecuting the case. Woodward was arrested on October 4, 1902, and was quickly indicted on murder charges. Judge Charles G. Garrison tried the case in November of 1902. After Woodward had been found guilty of murder in the first degree, Judge Garrison sentenced him to death by hanging. Paul Woodward was executed on January 7, 1903 at the Camden County Jail.
Links to pages about people mentioned in this case: joseph jennings – jennings’ third regiment band – frank t. lloyd – Dr. William S. Jones – william d. hart – dr. paul n. litchfield – F. Morse Archer – john foster – john painter – john cherry – isaac toone – Paul Woodward – george m. beringer – Charles G. Garrison – J. Wesley Sell – Christopher J. Mines Jr. – frederick a. rex – J. Frederick Voigt – george f. kappel – Isaac Toy – harry s. scovel – Francis Ford Patterson Jr. – John S. Smith – O. Glen Stackhouse – Hugh Boyle – Charles D. Ridgley – Frank S. Albright – Thomas Walton – Dr. WIlliam H. Iszard – George H. Stineford Sr.
Two Camden Boys Have Disappeared
Philadelphia Inquirer —
TWO CAMDEN BOYS HAVE DISAPPEARED
John Coffin, 11 years old, son of William Coffin, division freight agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Price Jennings, 14 years old, son of Leader Joseph Jennings, of the Third Regiment Band, are missing from their homes and the Camden police have been asked to locate them.
They started for the Trenton fair Wednesday and failed to return. All intermediate points have been communicated with, but the lads have not been heard from.
Two Camden Boys Are Still Among Missing
Philadelphia Inquirer —
TWO CAMDEN BOYS ARE STILL AMONG MISSING
Nothing has yet been learned as to the whereabouts of John H. Coffin, the eleven-year-old son of William Coffin, division agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Price Jennings, fourteen years old, son of Joseph Jennings, leader of the Third Regiment Band, the two Camden boys who disappeared on Wednesday when they left, it is presumed, for the Trenton fair.
The Coffin boy has light hair, brown eyes and weighs 64 pounds. When he left home he wore a blue cheviot suit, knee trousers, a blue and green golf cap and a pink and white shirt waist. While somewhat older the Jennings lad bears a striking resemblance to his missing companion.
When the boys disappeared Price Jennings had about $10, but the Coffin boy had nothing of value about him except a small silver watch. The police of near-by cities have been communicated with, but they are unable to find any trace of the missing boys.
Missing Camden Boys Murdered in a Field
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Frank T. Lloyd, Dr. William S. Jones, William D. Hart, Dr. Paul N. Litchfield, F. Morse Archer, John Foster, John Painter, John Cherry, Charles May, David Kaighn, Paul Woodward, and Kingston Coffin, near Benson Street and North 3rd Street.
Deep Mystery Still Envelops Camden Tragedy
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Trinity Baptist Church, with John S. Smith and George M. Beringer.
Woman Involved in Camden Mystery
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured at Cooper School: O. Glen Stackhouse, Hugh Boyle, George F. Kappel, Isaac Toy, Charles D. Ridgley, Paul Woodward, Rev. C.A. Adams, Rev. John Lyell, and Rev. William H. Fishburn.
Woodward Has Knowledge of Camden Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Harry Bowen, Joseph Simpkins, Harry S. Scovel, Eli Shaw, and Mrs. Edith Baker.
Camden's Mystery Is Still Unsolved
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN'S MYSTERY IS STILL UNSOLVED
While Authorities Are at Work, Public Watch and Wait. Weaving a Net About Paul Woodward, the Young Suspect Now in Jail
It is now generally believed that the Camden county authorities have succeeded in establishing a clear case against young Paul Woodward, who is in the county jail, charged with the crime of taking away the lives of little John Coffin and Price Jennings. It was just a week ago yesterday when the boys went on their trip to Haddon Heights from which they were destined never to return alive.
Since the discovery of the bodies last Saturday partially hidden in rain soaked weeds, the Prosecutor's office, assisted by County Detectives Smith and John Cherry and City Detectives John Painter and William D. Hart, have left no stone unturned.
No Confession
Prosecutor Lloyd yesterday reiterated his statement that Woodward had made no confession, but it is generally conceded as true that the accused youth did tell a story in which he makes some one else the principal criminal in the case.
Several incidents transpired yesterday that threw off the monotony of waiting for developments. Joseph Jennings, brother of one of the murdered boys, was taken to the cell in which Woodward is confined. He had no difficulty in recognizing the prisoner before. But as to whether he ever saw him in company with the dead lads he was not permitted to say.
Wild Rumor
There was much excitement about the Court House when it became rumored that Mrs. Edith Barber, the woman detained as a material witness against Woodward, had the small pox. To allay the alarm County Physician Jones called in representatives of the Board of Health, who concluded she had no sign of the disease.
After matters quieted somewhat the woman was taken into the Prosecutor's office and questioned. When taken back to her cell she was crying and appeared to be almost unable to walk.
Woodward spent the day in his cell, smoking cigarettes as usual. He was visited in the morning by Lawyer Harry Scovel, who has not yet been engaged as counsel, as reported. Again in the afternoon Lawyer Scovel visited the youth in company with Woodward's mother. At first Mrs. Woodward was denied admittance, but after waiting on the jail steps for nearly an hour she was permitted to go in and see her son. Lawyer Scovel and Mrs. Woodward were with the young man for a couple of hours.
Talked a Whole Lot
To all questions Lawyer Scovel said: “Woodward talked a whole lot, but I have nothing to say.”
He said he had not confessed to him. On the other hand Woodward had maintained his innocence.
When asked if Woodward could have a hearing if he demanded it Mr. Archer said he could. Asked if enough evidence was in hand to hold him, Mr. Archer said there was.
“On a simple assault charge?”
“No, sir, for the crime he is charged with—committing the murder of John Coffin,” replied Mr. Archer.
Coroner Litchfield said last night he would not set a date for the inquest before some time next week. Despite all reports to the contrary, Coroner Litchfield says Chemist George M. Beringer, who is analyzing the internal organs of the boys, will not complete the work before the end of the week.
Prosecutor Lloyd, who is still confined to his home with rheumatism, would make no statement last night, although admitting that the day's work had not resulted in anything of material importance.
Unraveling the Camden Mystery
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Prosecutor Lloyd Declares That Woodward Is the Guilty Man
NO MORE ARRESTS LIKELY
Weaving Web Around Alleged Slayer of the Murdered Boys
“Beyond all question the murderer of these little boys is now in jail and the public’s anxiety can now be allayed,” said Prosecutor Frank T. Lloyd last night in making the first important statement concerning the tragedy of last week, when John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, two Camden lads, were murdered in an uncultivated field near Haddon Heights. The mystery which has enshrouded the case since the discovery of the bodies last Friday has almost been cleared up with the exception of the report of Chemist George M. Beringer, who is making an analysis of the internal organs of the boys.
Prosecutor Lloyd gave out the following statement shortly before 8 o’clock at his home on the East Side:
“Because of a suspicion that more than one person was engaged in the murder of these little boys the State has been obliged to work with much secrecy and to withhold from the press the result of our work. That suspicion is now removed. Beyond all question the murderer is now in jail and the public’s anxiety can be allayed. Woodward was alone the perpetrator of this crime.
Case Nearly Complete
“It is my duty to say this much in view of the deep public concern and the apprehension of other parents having little ones, but it would be improper for me to state the character or the quantity of evidence upon which our conclusions are based. I will only say that with the exception of the report of the chemist, which has not yet been received, the State’s case is almost complete.
“Woodward himself has made a number of statements, which, while not confessions, will be materially helpful toward securing his conviction.”
This statement precludes the possibility of another arrest being made in connection with the case, as has been currently reported during the week.
There were several conferences held yesterday between Assistant Prosecutor Archer and Detectives Smith, Cherry, Painter and Hart and Chief of Police Linderman, of Merchantsville. During one of the conferences John Farmer, the colored man who recognized Woodward as having been seen with the boys last Wednesday afternoon, was called in and closely questioned. Following the detectives departed apparently on several different clues.
Detectives Hard at Work
Detective Hart subsequently returned with a Mrs. Somers, said to reside on Royden street. She was interviewed by the Assistant Prosecutor, but what connection she has with the case the authorities refused to divulge. The woman refused to talk.
Louis Ross, a German, who resides near Haddon Heights, was also called into the Prosecutor’s office late in the afternoon. At first he was thought to be an important witness, but it was afterwards learned that he knew little about the case.
Detective Robert J. McKentry, of Philadelphia, and Detective Smith took over the river Mrs. William H. Hubbert and another young woman. It is at the home of Mrs. Hubbert, at West Philadelphia, that Woodward said he was present last Friday night.
Woodward became rather obdurate yesterday, refusing the usual prison fare. He waited until his mother sent him coffee and other victuals. The accused youth was at first placed in the cell formerly occupied by Lafayette Gruff, the wife murderer, who was hanged September 19. He has now been placed in another cell.
More Arrests in Camden Mystery
Philadelphia Inquirer —
MORE ARRESTS IN CAMDEN MYSTERY
Paul Woodward’s Mother and Two Men Locked Up in the County Jail — Woman Lawyer to Defend the Prisoner
Following the statement given out Thursday night by Prosecutor Frank T. Lloyd that the authorities have the right man in jail for the murder of John Coffin and H. Price Jennings, whose bodies were found near Haddon Heights just a week ago to-day, the story of a confession by Paul Woodward, the accused youth, yesterday became public property. In this confession by Woodward he denies having killed the boys. He says the motive was robbery and that he put a New York thug on the track of the two boys.
Contrary to the inference to be gathered from the prosecutor’s statement, three additional arrests were made yesterday. Mrs. Woodward, mother of the prisoner, was arrested by County Detectives Smith and Cherry. With her were also taken in custody Charles May, 60 years old, and William May, an East Indian, both of whom boarded at the Woodward home on Benson Street. Prosecutor Lloyd said: “It was decided advisable to lock them up as witnesses and possible accessories after the fact.”
Annie Irving Keeler, Camden’s woman lawyer, announced she had been retained by Mrs. Woodward to defend the latter’s son. Mrs. Keeler at once endeavored to see the client, but she was denied admittance to the jail by the prosecutor. She then went to the jail door and demanded admittance of Jailer Emmeriken. She was permitted to enter and visited Woodward’s cell, where she conferred with the prisoner for nearly an hour.
Prosecutor Lloyd went to Haddon Heights in company with County Physician James and County Detective Smith. The Prosecutor for the first time went over the field where the boys were slain. Woodward was again questioned by the Prosecutor and taken to the Prosecutor’s office, where Chemist George M. Beringer, who is analyzing the boys’ internal organs, also met with the Prosecutor for over an hour.
Officers Traced Woodward's Steps
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: William D. Hart, John Painter, Frank T. Lloyd, Dr. Paul N. Litchfield, George M. Beringer, Francis Abbatto, John S. Smith, Annie Irving Keeler, John Houseman Coffin, Walter Price Jennings, Miss Lillian Martin, Mrs. Edith Barber, and Paul Woodward.
Another Arrest in Murder Case
Philadelphia Inquirer —
West Philadelphian and a Supposed Companion of Young Paul Woodward Taken in Custody
There is but little remaining in the way of a mystery for the Camden county authorities to clear up in the murder case of little John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, of Camden. After working practically day and night during the past week Prosecutor Lloyd and his able assistants have brought to light such strong evidence against Paul Woodward, the young man in the county jail charged with the crime, that it will be next to impossible to refute it.
The sixth arrest in the case was made yesterday, when James Sheiding was taken into custody by County Detective Smith and committed to the county jail by Recorder Stackhouse as “a material witness.” Sheiding, who lives in West Philadelphia, was lured across the river to Camden, when Detective Smith at once took him in custody.
The prisoner is believed to be the companion of Woodward who, on the Friday night preceding the discovery of the murdered boys, was in the company of the accused murderer. On that occasion it is said Woodward had considerable money and that Sheiding assisted him in spending it.
Woodward did not give any evidence yesterday of being insane. On the other hand he was very quiet and evidently saw the futility of trying to make the Prosecutor believe him to be of unsound mind. He utterly refused to take part in the regular Sunday jail services. His whole concern seemed to be as to whether or not his mother would visit him to-day. He was of the opinion yesterday that his mother had gone to West Chester, where she is said to have relatives of means. Woodward thinks such a visit would result in him having sufficient funds with which to engage counsel.
Mrs. Edith Barker, the woman witness against Woodward, is very ill. Two of her children are ill with typhoid fever and the worry over this in connection with her important part in the case has made her one of the most wretched prisoners ever incarcerated at the county prison. Prosecutor Lloyd tried to have her admitted to a hospital, but his efforts were unavailing.
In all probability the case will come up before the present grand jury and be tried this month. Prosecutor Lloyd said last night that as soon as Chemist Beringer has made his report on his analysis of the viscera of the boys the Coroner’s inquest will be held. Immediately the court will be asked to take up the case.
Speedy Trial for Young Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
But little developed in the murder case in Camden, for which Paul Woodward is incarcerated in the county jail. Prosecutor Lloyd has everything well in hand and his sole object is to have a speedy trial of the accused youth. He said yesterday his office would give out nothing further before the trial.
It is said Woodward has declared he gave John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, the murdered boys, bichloride of gold and not chloral. He is also reported to have said he did not intend giving such a large dose as would terminate fatally.
While as yet Woodward has no counsel it is probable he will be defended by Lawyer Edwin Hillman, who will be named by the court.
To Hurry Along Woodward Trial
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Paul Woodward, the youth accused of the murder of John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, the Camden boys whose bodies were found near Haddon Heights last Saturday week, may possibly be indicted for the crime to-day or to-morrow. Prosecutor Lloyd has the case so well in hand that he will present the facts before the grand jury this morning.
The State has practically concluded its investigation with the exception of making the necessary preparations for the trial. It is believed the grand jury will speedily find a bill of indictment against Woodward, and he may know his fate before the end of the present month.
Harry H. Robinson, a Philadelphia lawyer, was yesterday engaged to defend Woodward.
Woodward Indicted for Cruel Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WOODWARD INDICTED FOR CRUEL MURDER
The case of Paul Woodward, who is charged with the murder of John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, was considered by the Camden County Grand Jury yesterday. Among the witnesses were the father and aunt of the Jennings boy. The prisoner was promptly indicted.
There will be no inquest. Coroner Litchfield says the facts of the killing and that the boys met their death by violence being manifest to the authorities.
Morphia Killed Two Camden Boys
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: George M. Beringer, Frank T. Lloyd, and Paul Woodward.
Must Now Produce Woodward in Court
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, Frank T. Lloyd, and Paul Woodward.
Woodward Writ to Be Argued To-Day
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WOODWARD WRIT TO BE ARGUED TO-DAY
The rule granted by Judge Garrison last Tuesday to show cause why Paul Woodward, the youthful Camden murderer, should not be released on habeas corpus proceedings will be argued in Camden to-day. The indictment against Woodward may be presented and the case hurried toward the trial which will take place this term.
Prosecutor Frank T. Lloyd was able to be at his desk again yesterday after an attack of rheumatism.
Young Woodward Indicted by Jury
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Named: Charles G. Garrison, frank t. lloyd, and Paul Woodward.
Jurors to Try Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, J. Wesley Sell, and Paul Woodward.
Woodward Says He Is Not Guilty
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WOODWARD SAYS HE IS NOT GUILTY
Paul Woodward, in Camden yesterday, pleaded not guilty to the indictments charging him with the murders of John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, the two Camden boys whose dead bodies were found near Haddon Heights a month ago.
Woodward was taken from the county jail to the court-room, where Justice Garrison was waiting to hear the plea. The accused youth did not give any evidence of emotion.
After listening to the reading of both indictments Woodward answered “not guilty” in a firm voice.
Prosecutor Lloyd then moved for the trial to take place Wednesday, November 12.
Woodward Placed on Trial To-Morrow
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WOODWARD PLACED ON TRIAL TO-MORROW
To-morrow morning Paul Woodward will be placed on trial before Judge Garrison in Camden, charged with murder of John Coffin, whose body, with that of Price Jennings, was found October 1 near Haddon Heights.
Woodward’s counsel and Prosecutor Lloyd had a conference yesterday. The latter stated he had fifty-seven witnesses to be heard. Woodward is confident of being acquitted.
Woodward’s Trial Today
Trenton Evening Times —
Woodward on Trial for Coffin Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured at Linden School: William Robinson, George Asay, William Powell, William Anderson, Charles Eiley, Thomas J. Atkinson, Wilson English, Harry Avis, George H. Stineford Sr., John M. Hyde, William Heggan, John St. Clair, Charles S. Hess, and William Rex.
Frog Killed in Jersey Court
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward Bought Poison, Says Druggist
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Daniel J. Horgan, Isaac Siebert, W. Wilmer Collins, Major Edward Coffin, William Coffin, William Coffin Jr., Mary Eiler, William F. Smith, James Sheiding, Fayetta Jennings, and Lee Hubert; location: Coffin’s Corner, Ashland.
Woodward's Parents on Stand; Boy in a Rage
Philadelphia Inquirer —
State Rests Its Case and the Defense Opens With an Effort to Prove an Alibi. Father and Mother Say Paul Was at Home.
“I wish I had a good gun; I’d get a bead on Lloyd and plug him sure,” Paul Woodward is said to have remarked yesterday to Constable Christman as he crossed the “bridge of sighs” from the Camden Court House to the county jail at the conclusion of the fourth day of his trial on the charge of killing John Coffin. He was angered at the merciless cross-examination of his mother by Prosecutor Lloyd during the last half hour of the session.
A few minutes before court adjourned he leaned over to Lawyer Robinson, one of his counsel, and uttered a string of oaths.
Woodward Spent a Quiet Sunday
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward Smiled When He Heard Death Verdict
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WOODWARD SMILED WHEN HE HEARD DEATH VERDICT
Camden Trial Came to a Sudden End With the Jury Returning a Conviction of Murder in the First Degree, After Deliberating Less Than an Hour
[Illustration caption: Attorney Robinson Making His Address to the Jury. Paul Woodward in Foreground.]
[Photo caption: Interior View of Camden Court House in Which the Case Was Heard and Which Has Been the Scene of Many Famous Murder Trials.]
Paul Woodward was last evening found guilty of murdering little John Coffin, whose body, with that of W. Price Jennings, was found in a field near Haddon Heights on October 4. Woodward’s trial began last Wednesday before Judge Garrison in Camden.
The jury retired at 3.45 o’clock, after a brief charge by Judge Garrison. At twenty minutes to 5 o’clock an agreement had been reached, but it was two minutes to 6 o’clock before Judge Garrison arrived, he having gone to his home at Merchantville.
In the meantime Woodward had been brought into the court room, and after the jury had filed in he was told to stand up. He arose without a tremor, looked at the ceiling, at the Judge and then turned to the twelve men who had his fate in their hands. His peculiar features lit up with a broad grin when the County Clerk said:
“Jury look upon the prisoner; prisoner look upon the jury.”
Guilty of Murder
Then when the jury was finally asked for its verdict and the foreman had solemnly announced “Guilty of murder in the first degree,” Woodward, apparently unmindful of the import of the words, turned to his counsel and laughed with a low chuckle. Each juror was polled and each man repeated “guilty of murder in the first degree.”
“The prisoner may retire,” said Judge Garrison, and with a sidelong glance at his counsel Woodward was led across the “bridge of sighs” to his cell in the county jail. He laughed loudly and slapped his custodian on the back in a playful mood, as if the whole proceedings had been a joke, but when he reached the jail he let go a tirade of profanity against the Prosecutor and those who appeared against him. He remarked that he did not care what became of him, all he cared for, he said, was his mother.
Motion for New Trial
Lawyer Rex immediately made a motion for a new trial, Judge Garrison stating he would hear argument on a date to be set. The jury was then discharged.
One of the features of the last day was the reappearance of Woodward’s mother, haggard, careworn and her eyes swollen with weeping. She was recalled to testify she had sworn falsely on Saturday when she denied even having been convicted of crime.
The climax in the defense’s case occurred in the morning, when Woodward, the defendant, was placed on the stand to testify. When he took his seat his eyes roamed about the room. He looked everywhere except in the direction of the jury. He admitted he was with the murdered boys, but denied absolutely having killed them. The alibi the defense tried to build about him during the period of the boys’ disappearance, was practically destroyed by contradictions made by Woodward concerning his movements. All the statements he made to Prosecutor Lloyd immediately following his arrest, he said, were false. He said he told the different stories because he was “scared.” The defense also tried to prove both boys were alive on Friday, October 3.
The defense called Dr. J. A. Leuf as an expert. He described the effects of strychnine on the human system. He said there were several other poisons that might have similar effects.
No Rebuttal Testimony
To the surprise of the assemblage no rebuttal testimony was given, Prosecutor Lloyd at once beginning his argument. He spoke for over an hour and at times was eloquent. He said the State asked for nothing but a first degree verdict, as the facts developed could have no other result consistent with the oath of the jury. It was a case of premeditation because there was first, an attempt at robbery, and second, because there was an attempt to do great bodily harm. The State, he said, had proved the crime against Woodward and followed him almost to the death bed of the boys.
Lawyer Robinson opened for the defense. He spoke for over an hour. “Paul is not guilty and if you follow the evidence you must acquit him,” concluded the defense.
Judge Garrison’s charge lasted just four minutes. He explained the law covering the case. He said anyone administering poison for robbery was guilty of murder in the first degree. If, however, it was not proven to the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant administered the poison, then he should be acquitted.
The jury then retired at 3.45.
Another postal card was received yesterday, asking for Woodward’s brain, but these seekers after the convicted man’s gray matter will be disappointed.
Thinks Woodward Is Deficient
Philadelphia Inquirer —
That Paul Woodward, the Camden murderer of John Coffin and W. Price Jennings, is mentally deficient is likely to be made the basis of a plea by his counsel for commutation of the death penalty in his case before the Board of Pardons. That his conduct since conviction has been such as to furnish some ground for the appeal is believed by some of those with whom he has come in contact.
Far from being impressed by his terrible position Woodward laughs and jokes with his jailers.
He does not want ordinary prison fare. He asked a turnkey if a convicted murderer was not entitled to have his meals, including wine, brought from a restaurant. When he was jocularly told that he was, he exclaimed:
“Maybe I won’t live high! Then, I don’t care for myself; all I care for is my mother.”
During the day he saw James Bland, who is accused of the murder of James Morrisey. To Bland he said:
“Oh! don’t you get gay; you won’t eat your Christmas dinner either.”
Woodward Desires No Spiritual Advice
Philadelphia Inquirer —
No New Trial for Murderer Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward to Go to Gallows on January 7
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Patrick Harding, Frank S. Albright, William J. Paul, Thomas Walton, David E. Barry, Edward Wilcox, Dr. William H. Iszard, Dr. J.F. Leavitt, Dr. William H. Knowlton, Dr. William Miles, Dr. George H. Chapman, Charles G. Garrison, and Paul Woodward.
Death Watch on Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward Had Many Vices
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Were His Ruin.
Kalamazoo Gazette —
“Cigarettes Made Me Dangerously Crazy”
Salt Lake Telegram —
Good Price for Expert Testimony
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Murderer Woodward Visited by a Minister
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Rev. Gilbert R. Underhill, rector of St. John’s P. E. Church, Camden, visited Paul Woodward, the condemned murderer, in the Camden county jail yesterday and had a long talk with him. After the interview Woodward expressed himself as well pleased with the clergyman’s visit and said he liked the minister better than any of the others who had called.
To one of the jailors he said he realized that he must die and when the time came he would walk unflinchingly to the gallows.
Woodward’s mother and sister, the latter a pretty girl not yet out of her teens, and a student in a Philadelphia college, called on the doomed man yesterday and spent several hours with him.
Will Try to Save Woodward's Neck
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Annoys Prisoners With “Music”
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Murderer Given Talking Machine
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Plenty of Amusement for Young Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pardon Board on Woodward's Case
Philadelphia Inquirer —
TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 16—The case of Paul Woodward, the condemned Camden murderer, is to be considered by the Court of Pardons. This was promised to-day by Governor Murphy to Lawyer Fred A. Rex. Governor Murphy says if the case has not been reached when the court adjourns, December 24, he will grant Woodward a reprieve until some action is taken.
Mr. Rex’s ground for appeal is that there was some intermarrying of relatives in Woodward’s family which might justify a degree of insanity that would warrant the commutation of the condemned man’s sentence.
In the jail at Camden Woodward continues to amuse himself with his gramophone. He is sanguine of getting his death sentence commuted. He eats and sleeps regularly and apparently does not worry in the least.
Knife Found in Woodward's Cell
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Trying to Save Woodward's Neck
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Murderer Woodward Had Merry Christmas
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Last Effort to Save Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward's Last Hope Vanished
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Murderer Woodward Unconcerned
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Unconcerned at Death's Approach
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Christopher J. Mines Jr. – Rev. John Warnock
Woodward's Last Sunday on Earth
Philadelphia Inquirer —
“I’ll Be a Dead One”—Woodward
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward's Nerve Fast Leaving Him
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Woodward Hanged To-Day
Wilkes-Barre Times —
Paul Woodward Goes to Gallows
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Murderer of Two Camden Boys Was Executed Without Creating a Scene
DECLARED HIS INNOCENCE
Floral Offerings From the Family, Body Was Interred in a Philadelphia Cemetery
Murder Case Finally Closed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Miller Gets a Certiorari
Camden Daily Courier —
Pictured: Robert F. Miller, Frederick A. Rex, and Charles G. Garrison.
"CAMDEN COURT OPENS"
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN COURT OPENS
Justice Garrison Instructs Grand Jury to Probe Goddard Shooting
There was a slim attendance at the opening of the April term of the Camden County Courts yesterday. Supreme Court Justice Garrison presided at the swearing in of the following grand jury: Dr. John B. Davis, Second ward, foreman; J. L. Anderson, Clementon; William H. Carter, Fifth ward; Alexander M. Colton, Haddonfield; James Cain, Winslow; Harry L. Foulke, Sixth ward; H. A. Goodman, Ninth ward; Howard T. Hinchman, Tenth ward; Thomas S. Garwood, Merchantville; James Haney, Ellsburg; Robert H. Hamilton, Voorhees; Robert B. Knight, Merchantville; Howard Lee, Fourth ward; Robert Lee, Twelfth ward; Edward H. Lafferty, Gloucester City; Cyrus D. Marter, First ward; W. W. Mines, Fifth ward; Edward Mills, Eighth ward; Charles H. Peters, Seventh ward; George J. Schneider, Seventh ward; William D. Wilson, Third ward; Edwin L. Wilcox, Gloucester township; Charles F. West, Gloucester City.
In his brief charge to the jury Judge Garrison called attention to the shooting of Pugilist Joseph Goddard by Constable Robert Washington. He said that if the testimony satisfied the jury that the shooting was not done in self-defense an indictment of murder should be found.
Garrison Appoints Laird to Sewer Commission
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles H. Laird, Dr. John W. Donges, and Charles G. Garrison.
Homicide Case January 4
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Ida Burton
Homicide Case January 4
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Ida Burton, James Brown, and Charles G. Garrison.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Ida Burton
Ida Burton Convicted
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Ida Burton
Ida Burton Gets Five Years
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Ida Burton
Ida Burton Taken to State Prison
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, Ida Burton, and Frank C. Somers.
Clerk Patterson on Second Term
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Frank F. Patterson Jr., Edward Van Dyke Joline, Howard Truax, Frank Voight, David Baird Sr., J. Wesley Sell, William J. Bradley, Charles G. Garrison, A.B. Endicott, Harry C. Loudenslager, J. Willard Morgan, Henry S. Scovel, Theodore Gibbs, Samuel P. Jones, John G. Horner, J. Boyd Avis, Wood McKee, W.H. Jackson, Frank Somers, Frank T. Lloyd, Edward S. Delacroix, F. Morse Archer, Harry Reeves, William D. Brown, Robert Leyburne, Theodore N. Patterson, Wolcott J. Patterson, Irving Buckle, Joseph Burt, Dr. William S. Jones, Dr. E.A.Y. Schellenger, Henry J. Cloud, Charles Middleton, and Edward W. Humphreys.
Court of Errors and Appeals Congested
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Judges to Revise Registry Lists
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Edward Van Dyke Joline – Charles G. Garrison
Cancelli to Plead Manslaughter
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Giovanni Cancelli – Charles G. Garrison
Cancelli Case Reopened by Garrison
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Friends of Giovanni Cancelli, the Italian sentenced to twenty-five years in State Prison for shooting to death Dominic Mercurio, have retained counsel to have the case reopened by Judge Garrison.
Camden Police Sure They Have the Right Men
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured near Mulford Street: Charles Gibson, Stephen Dorsey, Edward Horner, Frances Horner, Victoria Natoli, John S. Smith, John Cherry, Charles G. Garrison, Dr. William S. Jones, J.W. Fithian, and Henry S. Scovel.
Funeral of Constable Charles H. Peters
Bridgeton Evening News —
Pictured: Charles Gibson, Mrs. Frances Horner, Henry S. Scovel, Charles G. Garrison, and Charles H. Peters.
South Jersey Bar Dinner in Honor of Justice Garrison
1908
Program from Dinner in Honor of Supreme Court Justice Charles Grant Garrison, held by the South Jersey Bar at the Philadelphia Bourse (1908)
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Dr. Marcus K. Mines, Dr. Frederick Jones Jr., Dr. W.P. Wingender, Dr. W.K. Browning, Archer D. Norris, John Wagner, Charles G. Garrison, Lewis Hamel, George West, Charles H. Ellis, Clarence Governs, Michael Kirby, William Leonard Hurley, Amelia C. Rouh, William Black, Redmond Pierson, Charles Redmond, Joseph Ryrie, and James Croker; with scenes from Tammany Club, Broadway, Ferry Avenue, Elm Street, Mechanic Street, Clare Street, and State Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
Many Accused of Election Frauds
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, Frank Ford Patterson Jr., Charles Van Dyke Joline, Lawrence Doran, Samuel Flick, Isaac Shreve, Francis J. McAdams, James Smith, Thomas Noland, A. Lincoln James, John Broome, Albert Shaw, James Lewis, John Golden, William C. Parker, Daniel Woods, John H. Carroll, Harris D. Stow, Henry S. Scovel, Martin Carrigan, and members of Aerie No. 5, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Killed by Bullet Sent Through Fence
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured near Central Avenue, Van Buren Street, and South 7th Street: William Kripps, John P. Kripps, Dennis Whalen, and Archibald Babnew.
Killed by Stray Bullet
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured near Central Avenue and Van Buren Street: Charles G. Garrison, John P. Kripps, Dennis Whalen, and William B. Knight.
Hatch's Next Camden Grand Jury Is Puzzler
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Cooper B. Hatch, David Baird Sr., Charles G. Garrison, Lizzie Green, John Gideon, and Frank T. Lloyd Sr.
Judge Made This Grand Jury Sit Up
Philadelphia Inquirer —
JUDGE MADE THIS GRAND JURY SIT UP
Tells of What May Be Expected of Violations of Corrupt Practices Act
Of special significance was the charge made yesterday by Supreme Court Justice Garrison to the grand jury summoned in Camden for the September term of court. It was a dilation upon the new corrupt practices act, and in view of the somewhat turbulent state of politics, both with respect to the Republican and Democratic camps, the declarations made by the court were taken as warnings of what may transpire in the event of violations.
Quite as much interest centred about the personnel of the grand inquisitorial body as with respect to Judge Garrison's charge. This is the last grand jury Sheriff Hatch will draw, as his successor will be in place by the time the December term of court convenes. The fact that Dr. Frank O. Stem, of Berlin, is the foreman, and that he acted in the same capacity during the probe into the State Mutual Building and Loan Association, is looked upon as significant. Beside Dr. Stem the other members sworn in yesterday, include the following:
John B. Adams, First ward; William A. Butcher, Sixth ward; Dr. Francis J. Bicker, Eighth ward; Samuel Brick, Delaware township; George Blatherwick, Winslow township; Edward Bakely, Gloucester township; John W. Croft, Ninth ward; Alfred Clement, Haddonfield; William B. Carson, Centre township; Dr. Frank B. Cook, Clementon township; John Hill, Tenth ward; Hugh M. Hatch, Pennsauken township; Rev. Dr. Edmund B. Kulp, Fourth ward; George P. Kroecker, Fifth ward; Joseph P. Lucas, Voorhees township; Harlan S. Miner, Gloucester City; James G. Pidgeon, Collingswood; Morton J. Pennock, Twelfth ward; George W. Swope, Second ward; William Stein, Jr., Third ward; George Schleinkopfer, Waterford township; William H. Whaland, Seventh ward.
In the course of his charge Judge Garrison said it was the first grand jury that had been convened since the passage of a new and very far-reaching law considering indictments under it may arise at any time. He said he referred to the Corrupt Practices Act. He placed special emphasis on the section which makes it mandatory for every public Prosecutor to immediately bring to the attention of the grand jury any infringements of this law under the penalty of forfeiting his office.
After digressing upon those “higher up,” Judge Garrison had this to say about the “little fellows”:
“It is all very well to say that a man does not have to obey orders. That may be theoretically true, but like so many other things that leave all practical consideration out of sight, it is, to all intents, false. These men who serve upon our police force, upon our fire department and all the various other departments—and there are hosts of them on the payroll of the city and county—these men have families, wives and children. They have incurred debts, they have creditors, and it is very impracticable to say to a man knowing that he will lose his position, his income, 'You didn't have to obey orders.'”
Judge Garrison said the effect of all this, although these men individually possess every element of courage and honor, is to break down and render less manly such public servants so that it is not possible to get all the service that— In short, Judge Garrison averred, it has come about that the system has been a government of the most unfit controlled by the most corrupt, and it is at this that the act is aimed.
Starts Panic on Trolley
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured near Market Street, Federal Street, and North 23rd Street: Lawrence T. Doran, Charles G. Garrison, John Cherry, and William C. Drew.
Jury Gave Her Liberty
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Lizzie Green
Alleged Murderers to the Camden Bar
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles Ford, Effie May Wagner, William Gradwell, Martha Gillen, Stefano Torcesso, Nunzio Imperato, Joseph Nowrey, and Charles G. Garrison.
Murder Cases on in Camden Court
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: William T. Boyle, Charles G. Garrison, Charles A. Wolverton, Howard Carrow, Roland Evans, Herbert Drake, William Harris, William Gradwell, Georgianna Gilliland, Robert Green, Stefano Torcesso, Nunzio Imperato, Charles Ford, and Effie Wagner.
Camden's Court Docket Is Brief
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN'S COURT DOCKET IS BRIEF
Smallest Number of Cases In Years for Session Opening Tuesday
In the various courts which will open for the September term in Camden on Tuesday, the respective lists of cases are shown to be exceptionally brief. This not only includes the Supreme Court, where there were but seventy issues scheduled, but also the Circuit Court, Common Pleas and the Criminal Courts. As a result most of the civil business will have been completed in a few weeks' sitting by the judges.
As to the new grand jury which will be summoned and sworn in before Supreme Court Justice Garrison, there will be presented by Prosecutor Boyle the smallest number of cases in a number of years. Where it has been customary to have at least four or five hundred such issues, there are a little over two hundred and most of them are of such comparatively trifling import that they will not reach court for trial. This is due largely to the holding of special sessions throughout the summer, which has had a tendency to keep the calendar clean.
Ford Claims Drink Prompted Murder
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, William T. Boyle, Charles Ford, Effie May Wagner, Frank B. Jess, and Adam R. Sloan.
Slayer of Woman Sentenced to Die
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, William T. Boyle, Charles Ford, Frank B. Jess, and Adam R. Sloan.
Ford's Attorney Sees Little Hope of Pardon
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: Charles G. Garrison, William T. Boyle, Charles Ford, Adam R. Sloan, and Effie May Wagner.
Must Resentence Murderer to Die
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Charles Ford
Ford to Die February 16
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles G. Garrison – Charles Ford
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN NEWS NOTES
By the bursting of a blood vessel in her leg, Mrs. May Sherlock, aged 45 years, of 1128 Penn street, nearly bled to death before the Cooper Hospital was reached.
For striking his wife when she interfered because she thought he was chastising a young son too harshly, George Lehman, of Carpenter street, was held in bail for court by the Recorder yesterday.
Supreme Court Justice Garrison yesterday ordered the release of Frank Sapp, a youth, of 206 Walnut street, who was arrested on a capias as a result of charges being made by Ethel McCormick, of Philadelphia. The decision was reached by Judge Garrison that the case had been improperly brought.
Seriously accused by 12 year-old Mary Mistral, of 1193 Sycamore street, who avers she was locked in a room and mistreated, Kostanky Ostrowski, aged 36 years, of 1142 Sycamore street, was committed to jail without bail by Justice Rudney yesterday.
Camden at a Glance
Philadelphia Inquirer —
With the swearing in of the Grand Jury the September term of the Camden county courts opened yesterday with Supreme Court Justice Garrison presiding. Rev. John W. Lyell, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was made foreman of the jury. In the case of John O’Brien, who was killed July 11 when he fell and struck his head after a quarrel with Charles Slaughter, Judge Garrison told the jury it would be justified in finding an indictment for man-slaughter. In the case of William Coleman, a special officer who shot Joseph Plowski while the latter was fleeing, Judge Garrison said an indictment for murder should be returned, the petit jury finding the degree.
Camden Jury Is Named
Philadelphia Inquirer —
At the opening of the September term of the Camden county courts yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Garrison designated Stephen Pfeil, of the Second ward, as foreman of the new grand jury. The jury sworn into office by County Clerk Patterson, who is ill, but who has not missed this function in fifteen years, follows: Edward Dickinson, David Jester, Samuel D. Lewis, William Harley, Chris E. Fisher, William H. Monroe, Frank Grim, Sr., Christopher Cheeseman, John H. Donahoo, Ellis Parker, Thomas W. Burnside, Claud Powell, Frank Gardner, William Vissell, Clarence Shay, James T. Walton, Marmaduke Beakley, Edwin P. Carson, Wesley W. Hibbs, Philip J. Wilson, William J. Cameron
Garrison Denies Certiorari in Liquor License Case
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Grand Jury Drawn
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Grand Jury Drawn
Sheriff Corson, of Camden, yesterday drew his grand jury, acting in conjunction with Jury Commissioner Lennor. From the list of thirty-five names drawn Supreme Court Justice Garrison will eliminate twelve, the balance to constitute the jury. The list follows: William H. Fish, George H. Garland, Alonzo Wood, H. B. Hanford, Thomas W. Leeson, Conrad G. Hoell, Albert Austermuhl, John Allen, R. A. Rockhill, Hugo Koehler, F. Ketterer, Smith S. Fogg, Reuben H. Gaskill, W. B. M. Burrell, Charles S. Boyer, Ralph Williams, Chas. H. Laird, Jr., Raymond L. Warren, Charles Brower, Thomas J. McLaren, B. H. Brace, Samuel Bakley, Irvine Deakyne, Lemuel D. Horner, F. W. Ayer, Walter S. Wolf, George S. Dallas, John T. Blandy, Samuel Withers, Franklin Hawksworth, John K. Bennett, Frederick Lange, Ben Lawton, William A. Stewart and William D. Brown.
Scannell’s New Jersey First Citizens
1917
CHARLES G. GARRISON—Merchantville.—Jurist. Born in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, August 3, 1849; son of Rev. Joseph Fithian Garrison.
Charles G. Garrison has been a Justice of the Supreme Court of the state of New Jersey since 1888. He was named to succeed Joel Parker who, previously to his service, on the bench, had been New Jersey’s war Governor and who subsequently served a second term in that office. Justice Garrison is a brother of Lindley M. Garrison, who was Secretary of War under President Wilson; their father was a professor in a Philadelphia College for many years and a widely known minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Justice Garrison was educated in Edgehill School, Princeton, at the Episcopal Academy, Philadelphia, and, entering the University of Pennsylvania with a view to the study of medicine, graduated from there in 1872. He had practiced that profession at Swedesboro but four years when he resolved to become a lawyer, and entered the office of Samuel H. Grey of Camden, who at the time of his death was Attorney General of the State. He was admitted to the Bar in 1878. Six years later he became Judge Advocate General of New Jersey. Governor Green in 1888 nominated him to the State Senate as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and the confirmation came promptly. Governors Werts, Murphy, Fort and Fielder re-nominated him for successive seven year terms, in 1895, 1902, 1909, 1916. Since 1882 Justice Garrison has been Chancellor of the Southern Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New Jersey.
Justice Garrison is a democrat in politics. His circuit covers Atlantic and Gloucester.
William Edgar Sackett and John James Scannell, Scannell’s New Jersey First Citizens: Biographies and Portraits of the Notable Living Men and Women of New Jersey with Informing Glimpses Into the State’s History and Affairs. Published by J.J. Scannell, 1917.
Veteran Court Clerk Honored
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Pictured: John B. Kates, William J. Kraft, Edward V.D. Joline, Lewis A. Starr, John G. Horner, Frank T. Lloyd, Charles A. Wolverton, Charles H. Laird, Charles G. Garrison, and Charles MacCready.
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.
Camden Does Honor to Heroes' Memory
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN DOES HONOR TO HEROES' MEMORY
Court House and City Hall Decorated With Gold Star Wreaths
School Children, Boy Scouts, Sons of Veterans and Veterans Assist Ceremony
In memory of the 134 Camden county boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the war for world peace, twelve golden star wreaths were placed at the arches of triumph as a feature of the Memorial Day observance. Eight of the wreaths were suspended from a pillar at the Court of Honor at the county buildings, the big pedestal to which the beautiful design was attached also containing the names of the boys thus honored: The other four wreaths were placed on the name column at the City Hall.
Graves Decorated
In charge of the soldiers of '61 was a committee of citizens named by Mayor Ellis, the exercises were on a scale more elaborate than ever. School children, Boys' Brigades, Boy Scouts, Sons of Veterans and veterans of all the foreign wars assisted in the programme of the day, principally in the decoration of the graves.
The assemblage was called to order by Frank W. Tussey, chairman of the general committee, and after school sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” Prayer was offered by Rev. Charles I. Fitzgeorge, pastor of Union M. E. Church. As they strewed beautiful flowers around the elevated base of the monument the school children sang “Cover Them Over,” and the exercises came to a close with “taps” and a salute to the dead fired by the gaurds of the Sons of Veterans.
Touching Tributes
Led by Marshal Arthur Stanley, a platoon of police and Mayor Ellis, the participating organizations marched to the Y. M. C. A., passing under the Court of Honor.
Mayor Ellis and Judge John B. Kates paid touching tributes to the soldier dead in all the wars in which Americans has had a part and made reference to the patriotism and loyalty of the people of Camden during the trying months through which we have just passed. The programme concluded with the audience singing “The Star Spangled Banner.”