H. Raymond Staley
H. Raymond Staley, c. 1926
Harry Raymond Staley was born in New Jersey around 1880. He married his wife, Florence, about 1905. By 1905 the Staleys were living at 704 Linden Street in Camden. H. Raymond Staley was operating his own business, selling cabinet safes. He was involved with several business and civic groups, and in the early 1920s was active in the fund raising drive that culminated in the building of the Walt Whitman Hotel at Broadway and Cooper Street.
H. Raymond Staley was elected to Camden’s Board of Commissioners as a Republican in May of 1923, and served for four years as Director of Parks and Property, during the administration of Mayor Victor King. He served one term, stepping down in May of 1927.
The 1930 census shows H. Raymond Staley as being retired. Mr. and Mrs. Staley were still living at 704 Linden Street in Camden. Although only 49 years old at the time of the census, he listed his occupation as retired.
Wedding in Baptist Church
Camden Daily Courier —
Miss Florence Toone the Bride of Harry Raymond Staley.
Last evening in the First Baptist Church, Miss Florence Clapton Toone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Clapton Toone, was united in marriage to Harry Raymond Staley by the Rev. John W. Lyell. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Laura Estelle Toone as maid of Honor. Miss Elizabeth McCully, of this city, and Miss Bertha Pearce, of Long Branch, were the bridesmaids and Miss Margaret Riggs served as flower girl.
The groomsman was Davis Draper and the ushers were: Howard G. Toone, Percy England, Charles Austermuhl, Burrough Robertson, all of this city, and Eugene Haines, and Harry Bullock, of Mt. Holly.
After the ceremony a reception was given at the bride’s home, 554 Benson street, and upon returning from the wedding tour the young couple will reside at 704 Linden street.
Staley—Toone
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Miss Florence Clayton Toone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac C. Toone, of 503 Benson street, was married last night to Harry Raymond Staley, in the presence of several hundred guests, at the First Baptist Church, Camden, by Rev. John W. Lyell, the pastor. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Laura Estelle Toone, as maid of honor. Miss Elizabeth McCully and Miss Bertha Pearce, the latter of Long Branch, as bridesmaids, and Miss Margaret Riggs as flower girl. Davis Draper was best man, and the ushers were Howard G. Toone, Percy England, Charles Austermuhl, Burrough Robertson, of Camden; Eugene Haines and Harry Bullock, of Mt. Holly. Mr. and Mrs. Staley will reside at 704 Linden street.
Isaac C. Toone
Philadelphia Inquirer —
TOONE—On June 21, 1910. ISAAC O [sic] TOONE aged 66 years. Relatives and friends, also Camden Lodge, No 15, F and A M; Camden Forest, No 5, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Valley, of Camden; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons; also Post No 5, G A R, and employes of Toone & Hollingshead Co. are invited to attend the funeral, on Friday afternoon, June 24, at 2 o’clock, from the residence of his son-in-law, H Raymond Staley, 704 Linden st., Camden, N J. Interment private, Harleigh Cemetery. Remains may be viewed Thursday evening, from 7 to 9.
Isaac Toone Buried with Masonic Honors
Camden Post-Telegram —
The funeral of Isaac Toone, whose death occurred on Tuesday took place this afternoon from the residence of his son-in-law, H. Raymond Staley, 704 Linden street, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. John W. Lyell, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which deceased was a member.
The members of T. M. K. Lee Post, No. 5, G. A. R., viewed the body last night and held their services. The employes of the Toone & Hollinshed Company also viewed the body last night. The services at the grave were conducted by Camden Lodge, F. and A. M.
The body reposed in a black cloth covered cedar casket with satin tufted lining and had antique silver extension bar handles. The pall-bearers were selected from members of Camden Lodge who are also members of the Scottish Rite bodies, and members of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
The floral offerings were numerous and of handsome design, among them being a large gates ajar, from the employes of Toone & Hollinshed, and a broken circle with immortelles with the words, “Our President.” A shower bouquet from Class A-7, First Baptist Sunday-school; a shower bouquet from former Judge and Mrs. E. A. Armstrong; the usual floral emblems of the Masonic bodies; a shower bouquet of lavender sweet peas from Mr. A. M. Ward’s Bible Class of the First Baptist Bible-school; a handsome bouquet with a tall cedar in the center from the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
The interment was made in Harleigh Cemetery under the direction of Funeral Director W. B. M. Burrell.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
It is estimated that the various reforms instituted since the incumbency of Street Commissioner Sayre will save the city at least $5000.
Falling into a vat of molten lead and nitric acid, Elmer Wright, 30 years old, of 1639 Broadway, was severely burned about the back yesterday. He was taken home.
By the breaking of machinery in a worsted mill, Lillian Ganders, 23 years old, had her forehead split open almost its full width yesterday. The wound was treated at the Cooper Hospital.
The Kasson Mica Company was incorporated yesterday with a capital of $50,000, the incorporators being A. R. Kasson, H. Raymond Staley and Wilfred B. Wolcott, of Camden.
On opening the Synagogue Sons of Israel, at Eighth and Sycamore streets yesterday morning, it was discovered that two valuable silver cups had been stolen.
Homeopathic Hospital Officers Elected
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The trustees of the Homeopathic Hospital have elected these officers: President, Charles A. Reynolds; vice president, Clayton W. Nichols; treasurer, Archibald G. Connell; secretary, H. Raymond Staley.
Mayor Asked to Speak at Dinner for King
Camden Courier-Post —
An invitation to be among the speakers at a testimonial dinner to former Mayor Victor King, at the Hotel Walt Whitman Saturday night, will be extended to Mayor Winfield S. Price by Edward L. Canning, secretary of the Victor King League, which is in charge of the dinner.
Royd Morrison, publisher of a trade paper in Philadelphia, will be toastmaster. Invocation will be offered by Rev. Elwood A. Harrar, while Rev. Brendan C. Shea will pronounce the benediction.
Among those who have sent acceptances as speakers are former Mayor James H. McNally, of Gloucester; H. Raymond Staley, former city commissioner; George Fox, business partner of former Mayor King, and J. Elwood Dukes. Arrangements for the banquet have been in charge of B. Frank Alcott, secretary to Mayor Price. Invitations have been sent to all the city commissioners.
Larger Powers for Fire Chief
Camden Post-Telegram —
Commissioner Staley Contemplates Making Him Chief Marshal
LIEUTENANT HAINES SUCCEEDS CHAMBERS
Announcement was made to-day by Commissioner of Public Safety Staley of the promotion of Lieutenant Harry Haines to the rank of senior captain, to succeed the late Captain William Chambers.
The Commissioner also contemplates designating Fire Chief Peter B. Carter chief fire marshal of the city. Mr. Staley says the promotion will give Chief Carter authority to order the destruction of dilapidated buildings which constitute a fire hazard. He states Camden has a number of old shacks which should be destroyed by the fire authorities.
Captain Haines is the oldest lieutenant in the line of continuous service in the city department. He was appointed a hoseman in 1896. He made an average of 89.37 in the recent aptitude tests conducted by Chief Shaughnessy, of the Philadelphia Civil Service Commission. He was one of thirteen lieutenants who took the examination.
Lieutenant William J. Rose was a close second with an average of 89.27. Scott Franklin was third with an average of 80.
Captain Haines has been attached to Hook and Ladder Company No. 2. His promotion transfers him to command Engine Company No. 3, at Brodway [sic], below Ferry avenue. All of the other lieutenants who took the examination with Captain Haines have been promoted to junior captains.
Mrs. H. Raymond Staley
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. H. Raymond Staley of 704 Linden Street, has left for Buckhill Falls, in the Poconos, where she will be registered at the Inn until October.