Introduction
CHARLES H. KLUMP was born in New Jersey in 1881, and originally worked as a lithographer and printer by trade. He was married to Sarah Patterson in the 1900s, sadly, she passed away in 1909. He remarried not long afterwards. Directories from 1911 through 1913 show him at 1101 Broadway. He would have then been in rented lodgings as this was Adam Davis saloon and hotel then known as The Palace. One can deduce that it was here that Charles Klump learned much about owning and operating a bar.
By 1914 Charles Klump and second wife Marion had settled in at 1374 Haddon Avenue, which would be his residence for the rest of his days. Charles Klump got into the bar business shortly before the 1916 City Directory was compiled, at 11 South 3rd Street.
When Prohibition was enacted in 1919, Charles Klump remained in business on South 3rd Street. He passed away in 1929. Marion Klump is listed as the owner of the Bar in the City Directory for 1931. Besides the Bar, he left Marion well taken care of, as by April of 1930 she owned an expensive for its time home at 347 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, where she lived with her sister Alma Deegan.
Mrs. Marion Klump still owned the bar as late as 1934, as she is named in a Camden Courier-Post article as a tavern owner. No further directories were published until 1940, however, it appears that new management was in place by 1936. By October of 1936 the place appears to have changed hands, and was operated by Joe O’Brien. Mrs. Klump still resided on Haddon Avenue at that time. Marion Klump later moved to 267 Cedarcroft Avenue in Audubon NJ, where she was living in the fall of 1959. Marion Klump never remarried. She died in 1963 and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery next to her husband.
Led in the Dance on Roller Skates
Philadelphia Inquirer —
There was an innovation at the annual ball of the Camden Lodge of Owls at Turner Hall, when the participants of the grand march, led by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klump, executed fancy figures on roller skates. This was but another evidence of how hard the fad has struck Camden. It proved to be a highly interesting feature.
The program, aside from this included twenty-four dances. At 12.30 o’clock the Owl Dance took place, which was also a unique feature.
The committee of arrangements included John J. Cleary, chairman; Charles F. Sattler, James Cleary, Charles Klump, Robert Kennedy, Edward Nillard, Casper Walters, Charles Ditman, John Fitzgerald.
Death Notice
Philadelphia Inquirer —
KLUMP. — On May 23, 1909. SARAH PATTERSON KLUMP, wife of Charles H Klump. Relatives and friends of family are invited to attend funeral services, on Saturday, May 29, at 2 o’clock, at her late residence, 718 Haddon ave., Camden, N. J. Interment private at Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may view the remains on Friday evening after 7 o’clock.
Real Estate Advertisement
Philadelphia Inquirer —
COLLINGSWOOD, 14 and 16 Merion terrace — Two new bungalows, 5 rooms and bath, living-room, fireplace, dining-room, kitchen and pantry, 2 bedrooms and attic; gas and electric lights; water and sewer; white enameled and mahogany finished woodwork; cellar cemented throughout; laundry trays and heater; sidewalk, curb and gutter; stone street. Price $5500. Owner on premises all day Sunday. Take Haddonfield car or Collingswood bus to Merion ter., walk 1 sq. south. Can be seen any time by appointment. Chas. H. Klump, owner, 1374 Haddon ave., Camden.
Robbers Flee With Loot!
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Forcing an entrance through a cellar window at the home of Charles Klump, 1374 Haddon avenue, Camden, thieves were plundering the house when Mr. and Mrs. Klump came home early yesterday morning. They fled out the back way with $140 in cash, a costly centerpiece and a pillow case. The latter was no doubt used to carry off $100 in pennies which Mrs. Klump had saved during the year. Her husband is in the saloon business at Third street and Taylor avenue and all the pennies taken in over the bar were given to Mrs. Klump. She saved them and had planned to use the fund this week in the purchase of Christmas gifts.
Conn L. Mack Honored By Friends at Dinner
Camden Daily Courier —
By FRANK SERIDAN.
Men of all political creeds gathered at the festive board on Saturday evening at Silver Lake Inn in honor of Daniel P. McConnell, sports editor of the Post-Telegram, better known as Conn L. Mack or Applesauce Dan.
Dan sort of owed the boys a dinner because of a new arrival at his home but we thought we would save him the money so we gave him the dinner. You married men, especially Howard Miller, know how that is.
Well it was some party. Judge Samuel M. Shay presided for a while as toastmaster then City Solicitor Howard L. Miller elected himself to rule over the destinies of the meeting much to the contempt of the Court.
“Red” Brigham, a newspaper man, made the speech of his life. He still insists that he is the only speaker, who paid a tribute to the guest of honor of the evening. “Red” was there when it came to quoting Shakespeare.
George Jacobs’s necktie was one of the bright spots of the evening. Mack Parker had a terrible time trying to set up an alibi. As cleanup man of the Post-Telegram staff, nearly all those of Democratic and No Party faith, agreed he was a good man to stay away from during campaigns.
But Charley Wolverton, former prosecutor, eased up the situation when he vouched that no newspaper man ever broke faith with him during his many years in the prosecutor’s office, either as an assistant or the big noise.
Genial Ethan Wescott, now Prosecutor of the Pleas, traveled all the way from Princeton to pay a tribute to our Dan and it came from his heart.
Al White, the jovial City Clerk, admitted he was a candidate for some office last Tuesday. He asked Charley Wolverton how it felt to know you were defeated before election. Charley said he was sure of his election a year ago, even after the votes were counted.
Frank Neutze paid a nice tribute to our Dan which the boys appreciated.
Eddie Kelleher, of Miami, Trenton and Camden, erstwhile political leader of Democrats, et al, said “May it please the court” and Judge Shay smiled as hopes of five more years on the bench loom on his horizon as a result of the election of Moore.
Mister Frank H. Ryan, sports editor of the Courier, simply blushed crimson pink when interrogated as to why he was so late.
Larry Doran, chief of county detectives, supported Mr. Wolverton in his contention that newspaper men never lie. All agreed that Larry must be a good detective because he has survived all kinds of administrations at the Court House.
“Tom” Littlehales, formerly a Councilman from the Ninth ward, but now a Philadelphian, crossed the river to join in the tribute to Dan and the bunch appreciated his thoughtfulness.
The guests included: Judge Samuel M. Shay, Prosecutor Ethan P. Wescott, former Prosecutor Charles A. Wolverton, Edward J. Kelleher, City Solicitor Howard L. Miller, Assistant City Solicitor Frank F. Neutze, City Clerk Alfred White, Edward Ferat, Thomas N. Littlehales, W. Brown, Charles H. Klump, Joseph Norcross, Lawrence Doran, Howard Smith, William Cleary, William Lyons, James Wren, George H. Jacobs, Frank H. Ryan, Andrew McLean Parker, John Brigham, Jack Dean and the oversigned.
Camden Cafe Owners Will Visit Brewery
Camden Courier-Post —
A number of Camden taproom proprietors will be the guests tomorrow of the Adam Scheidt Brewing Company, Norristown, Pa. They will inspect the brewery and be dinner guests of the company. Among them will be James W. O’Donnell, Thomas P. Kenney, J. F. Allendorf, Ralph Lamania, Mrs. Frida Beringer, Mrs. Charles Klump, George Pipito, Otto Kreher, Peter Krouse, Mrs. Anna Lynch, Emil Muckenstrum, Mrs. Ruth Muchenstrum, Ludwig Buchs, Kernan brothers, Ralph Livaula, Thomas Clark, Charles Stahl and Hubert Cook.