Recovery of Stolen Goods
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Recovery of Stolen Goods — Yesterday Constable Barr succeeded in recovering a large lot of goods from different junk shops in Camden, which are said to have been stolen from various places by Edward Taylor, now under arrest for the same. He secured three coats, a lot of blankets, bags, wagon covers, harness, &c.
Over the River.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden City Council—An adjourned meeting of Camden City Council was held yesterday afternoon at half past four o’clock for the purpose of acting on and disposing of miscellaneous business, President Abels in the chair. On roll call nineteen members answered to their names.
Deborah Clark presented a petition asking Council to indemnify her for expenses incurred in consequence of having taken care of a woman in destitute and needy circumstances, committed to her charge by Overseer of the Poor Gordon two years ago. The petition for relief came through James M. Cassady, who stated that application had been made to the Board of Freeholders, but that body referred it back to Councils, which was the proper authority to settle her claim. Referred to the Poor Committee, with power to act.
A petition was presented memorializing Council to authorize the erection of a frame building on a lot owned by Messrs. Furbush & Son, by the Providence Steam and Gas Company, in which to test their improved fire extinguishing apparatus. In compliance with the request an ordinance was also introduced, the rules suspended, and it was passed, granting the request of the petitioners.
Mr. Michellon, chairman of the Finance Committee, reported having examined the bonds of George M. Thrasher, receiver of taxes; F. F. Michellon, city clerk, as being satisfactory; also of Elmer Barr, Lewis Hendrickson, H. H. Franks, T. F. Muckleson, P. Gallagher, John W. Steeper [sic], William Fusman and Thos Bunting, constables, as being in conformity with law, and they were accepted.
Over the River.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Fishing Nets to be Sold—Before Justices Cassady and Ayers yesterday morning a man named Bernard T. Parsons claimed to be the owner of a boat and fishing net captured on Saturday night by Officers Gallagher, Barr, Franks and Streeper, for violation of the fishing laws. He refused to pay the penalty, and the justices ordered the captured articles to be sold. The men employed by Fish Warden Orr captured another seine in the same vicinity, and last evening it was also ordered to be sold. Beyond the mouth of Cooper’s creek an encounter took place between the river patrolmen who captured the first net and several men whom they found fishing with a gill net, in which Constable Streeper was thrown overboard. While his companions were rescuing him the fishermen made their escape.
E. W. Barr, Victim of Heart Attack
Camden Daily Courier —
Former Sergeant of Camden Police Stricken At Clementon
While watching a ball game at Clementon yesterday, Elmer W. Barr, 73 years old, of 1113 Sylvan avenue, Oaklyn, was stricken with heart attack. He died before he could receive medical attention. Mr. Barr, who was attached to the Sheriff’s office in Camden, was formerly sergeant of the Camden police. He was a prominent member of Camden Lodge, 293, B. P. O. E., and associated for many years with the Thirteenth Ward Republican Club. He was also an active member of Lodge 12, Star of Bethlehem, and a member of the Loyal Patriots of America. Mr. Barr was watching an exciting play at the ball park, in company with Mrs. Margaret Berger, when he suddenly collapsed. He was rushed to the office of Dr. Harold F. Westcott, and later taken to the undertaking parlors of H. Henty, Berlin, who pronounced him dead. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday from his late home. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery.