Introduction
HARRY C. SHARP was born in September of 1859 to Isaac and Eliza Sharp. He first served on Camden's Board of Education in 1888. He retired as that body's president in 1923.
Harry C. Sharp's early years were spent in Gloucester Township. It is likely that he was born there. His father, Isaac Sharp, was a wheelwright. The family lived in a section of Gloucester Township then served by the Chews Landing post office. The family later moved to Delaware Township (present-day Cherry Hill) NJ, where the family resided when the census was taken in 1870. Isaac Sharp was then working as a wheelwright.
When the Census was taken in 1880, Harry C. Sharp's father had passed away. Eliza Sharp and her family lived at 59 State Street in North Camden. Harry, the oldest child, worked as a shipping clerk, an occupation he followed for many years. Also at home were younger brothers, Frank, 17, Sherman, 14, and Isaac, 9. Both Frank and Sherman were also working by this time. In 1881 Harry C. Sharp married. His wife, Ella bore at least two children, Harry, in December 1885, and Hazel in June of 1889.
By the mid 1880s Harry C. Sharp was living at 335 Clinton Street, where he would resided to at least 1888. In that year Harry C. Sharp was first elected to Camden's Board of Education. By late 1890 he had moved to 318 Berkley Street. In 1891 Harry C. Sharp was first elected made president of Camden's Board of Education. When the Board was abolished by state law in 1892, Sharp stood down, but returned to service in 1902 when Camden's Board of Education was reinstated. Harry C. Sharp was selected vice-president of that body, and held that post continuously until 1920. The following year Harry C. Sharp was elected president of the school board, and served until his retirement in 1922.
Harry C. Sharp moved his family to 313 South 3rd Street during the 1890s. The family was still at that address when the Census was taken in 1910. During the 1900s Harry C. Sharp took a position as a salesman for one of Camden's pen factories, most likely the Esterbrook or Hunt concerns. During the 1910s he bought a house at 616 Benson Street. By the end of 1919 he was the manager of the pen factory for which he worked.
Harry C. Sharp was elected by his fellow board members President of the Camden Board of Education in 1921. He served for two years before retiring, ending a career on the board that had spanned over thirty years, during which time many changes in education and in the ethnic make-up of Camden occurred. Many schools were built during his tenure, the majority of which are still in service. During his final year on the Board, the Harry C. Sharp Public School opened, at 928 North 32nd Street, in Camden's Cramer Hill section.
Harry C. Sharp and Ella Sharp, and their unmarried daughter, Hazel Ella Sharp, were still living at 616 Benson in April of 1930. Harry C. Sharp passed away on June 15, 1930. His wife Ella was still living at 616 Benson Street in that year, when the City Directory was compiled.
Affairs Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A Child's Narrow Escape from Death by Fire. Educational Board Committees.
Ella Sneed, a 6-year old child, living with her parents at Tenth and Florence streets, Camden, was burned almost to death yesterday afternoon while playing around a bonfire on an adjoining lot. After the flames enveloped the child's clothing she ran into the house crying for help. The mother succeeded in extinguishing the flames, not, however, until both were badly burned. The child was removed to the Cooper Hospital, where it's recovery is considered doubtful.
At a meeting of the Camden Board of Education last evening, President Carson announced the following committees for the year: Finance, Jesse H. Carey, S. C. Muschamp, Joseph M. Engard, Edward Martin, Walter P. Sellers; teachers, Fred. W. George, Homer M. Snyder, Thomas P. Powell, James Ware, Jr., Wilbur F. Carhart, Gabriel Johnson and Edward W. Sharp, at large; property, G. Genges Browning, E. W. Sharp, Daniel M. Stevens, F. W. George, James Ware, Jr., Gabriel Johnson and William A. Husted, at large; supplies, James Ware, Jr., Thomas P. Powell, W. A. Husted, H. C. Sharp, J. Wesley Sell; accounts, Stanley C. Muschamp, J. W. Sell, J. M. Engard, Edward Martin, Wilbur Carhart; printing, J. Wesley Sell, G. Genges Browning, Daniel M. Stevens, Edward Martin, Walter T. Sellers; books, Homer Snyder, J. H. Carey, W. A. Husted, Thomas P. Powell, Fred W. George; insurance, E. W. Sharp, H. M. Snyder, Gabriel Johnson, G. Genges Browning; library, H. C. Sharp, J. H. Carey, Daniel M. Stevens, W. F. Carhart and Joseph M. Engard.
Managing editor Upton S. Jeffers, of the Telegram, was presented last evening with a handsome oxidized and hand-painted hanging lamp by his journalistic friends of Camden. Mr. Jeffreys, who was recently married, is just about going to housekeeping.
The Camden Primaries
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A Stubbornly Contested Fight Among the Republicans Last Night.
One of the hardest fought political battles that has occurred in Camden for some time took place at the Republican primaries last night. There were fierce fights in the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth wards. In the Second ward Frank H. Burdsall, the ex-President of the Young Republicans, made the nomination for City Council almost a certainty.
At an early hour this morning the First ward had not completed counting off their votes. The indications pointed to this ticket:
Delegates to the City Treasurer's Convention—Joseph Burt, William Bailly, James Logan. Councilman-at-Large—Samuel Elfreth, Robert Smith, John Cullen. City Council—Robert Smith, Benjamin Hutchinson, Samuel Yanaitis, Charles Hollnor. Board of Education—George W. C. Hansell. Board of Education—Henry Winters.
The delegates to the City Treasurer will indicate favor for W. P. Micheles, present incumbent. Dr. W. B. E. Miller will be nominated for Councilman-at-Large for acclamation. The delegates went to the various conventions and the ward nominees are as follows:
Second Ward—City Treasurer, W. Y. T. Young; Council, H. Wilson, Harvey; Councilman-at-Large, George Cook, John Brown, Thomas Brooks, Edward Roberts, John Brooks, George Peck, James Stewart; Freeholder, Cooper B. Hatch; City Council, Frank H. Burdsall; Board of Education, Charles Helmbold.
Third ward—D. Lewis Iretoo, H. L. Lawler, George Walls; Council at Large, Thomas Barber, Harvey; Council, James Stewart; Excise Commissioner, James M. Lane, D. M. Freeman, Isaac C. McKinney; Council, George F. Hannigan, Frank Michellon, E. D. Wilson; Board of Education, Harry C. Sharp.
Fourth Ward—City Treasurer, Heber C. Robinson; Councilman-at-Large, William D. Hart, Frank B. Sweeten, Albert Barber, Harvey Flitcraft; Excise Commissioner, William D. Hart, William Selle; City Council, Frank Michellon, William S. Jones; Board of Freeholders, Richard C. Mason; Board of Education, Joseph B. Fox.
Fifth Ward—City Treasurer, D. Lewis Ireton, Maurice A. Rogers, George W. Thompson; Council-at-Large, John R. McCabe, Solomon Knight, Harry Sanford; City Council, Hipolene Dine, Lockner, J. Oscar Weaver, Harry Gibbs; City Council, Elford S. Fish, Frank Chandler, Harry Weil; Board of Education, Homer Snyder.
Sixth Ward—City Treasurer, Samuel H. Stiles, Frederick W. Larkin; Councilman-at-Large, Reuben Gaskill, Jacob Thompson, Samuel Stillwell; Excise Commissioner, John Snifcher, Matthew Lewis, Elijah Thompson, Frank A. Ward, E. Jefferis; Board of Freeholders, Mark H. Mapes; Board of Education, J. Wesley Sell.
Seventh Ward—City Treasurer, Matthew Lewis, Elijah Thompson, Frank A. Ward; Councilmen-at-Large, Jacob T. Fish, Frank A. Ward; Excise Commissioner, D. M. Freeman, John Long; Board of Freehold, William Anderson; Board of Education, John Carmany.
Eighth Ward—City Treasurer, Samuel Johnson, Horace J. West, Peter P. Custis; Council-at-Large, Jonas Mellor, Stephen Harvey, John Zanders; Commissioner, James M. Lane; Freeholder, Lawrence Rhoads, Gabriel Johnson; Freeholder, Henry Sparrow; Council, Samuel H. Stiles, George W. C. Hansell; Ulie G. Lee.
Ninth Ward—City Treasurer, John N. Zanders, Martin Frank, Frank S. Heister; Councilman-at-Large, George H. Thornley; Excise Commissioners, D. B. Carriden, U. G. Lee, Thomas Weston; City Council, Elijah Thompson, Frank W. Baker.
Sewellites Coming to Trenton
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Eight Special Cars to Bring Up the Camden Cohorts To-Morrow.
CAMDEN, N. J., Jan. 12—Should the weather prove favorable Camden county will pay deserved honor to General William J. Sewell on Monday night at Trenton, after the caucus has decided upon him as the next United States Senator from New Jersey to succeed John R. McPherson. Camden is proud to have the mantle of high position placed upon the shoulders of one of her sons and will recognize it in a fitting manner by sending an organization that will reflect great credit upon the city and upon the gentleman whose name they bear. Eight special cars will leave Federal street depot Monday afternoon loaded down with members of the Sewell Association. They will be accompanied by Winkler's celebrated Seventh Regiment and the City Bands. Upon both sides of each car long streamers bearing the name of the “W. J. Sewell Association, Camden, N. J.,” will be placed.
It is confidently expected to take at least 400 men, and this number may be increased before the start is made from the City Hall. Following are the members of the Executive Committee: W. J. Browning, George S. West, Harry C. Sharp, Walter Phillips, C. J. Mines, Jr., T. P. Varney, Charles Sayrs, J. O. Smith and Jesse Carey.
The special train will leave Camden at 3:20 P. M., and will return the same night, probably, leaving Trenton about 11:30, after the session is over.
The handsome banner presented to the association will be carried by Chief Standard-bearer Joseph Bromley, while William White, of the Fifth ward, will carry the handsome silk flag.
New Republican Executive Committee
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The new Republican County Executive Committee, which will control the party machinery in Camden county for the coming year, was named yesterday by William J. Browning, I. W. Nicholson and John Cherry, chairmen of the county conventions held on Wednesday. There are few changes in the committee, which is made up as follows: Camden—First ward, Joseph Burt; Second, J. Willard Morgan; Third, Harry C. Sharp; Fourth, Caleb Williams; Fifth, C. J. Mines, Jr.; Sixth, T. P. Varney; Seventh, Fred W. George; Eighth, James O. Smith; Ninth, Edwin Hillman. Stockton—First ward, Charles Hope; Second, George W. Miles; Third, Samuel Jaquillard. Gloucester City—First ward, D. M. Anderson; Second, Harry Reeves. Merchantville, M. B. Rudderow; Delaware township, William Graff; Gloucester township, Willard P. Gibbs; Centre township, Samuel Bettle; Haddon township, A. W. Clements; Pensauken, I. W. Hatch; Winslow, Josiah Norcross; Waterford, Joseph Layer. The committee will meet for organization next Saturday.
Ellis Named for Mayor of Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Charles H. Ellis, of the Sixth ward, was made the Republican nominee for Mayor by acclamation at the convention held at the Camden City Hall yesterday. The convention was presided over by County Clerk Frank F. Patterson, Jr., W. Penn Corson was secretary.
O. Glen Stackhouse, of the First ward, was renominated by acclamation as a candidate for City Recorder.
The convention to nominate a candidate for City Treasurer was held at Post 5 Hall. When George A. Frey was made the party's choice by acclamation.
John S. Roberts, of the Third ward, was nominated for Receiver of Taxes.
Eight candidates were nominated for the Board of Education. They are:
E. E. Read, Second ward; Harry C. Sharp, Third ward; Kirby Garwood, Fifth ward; George Schneider, Seventh ward; Charles H. Mills, Eighth ward; George E. Bender, Ninth ward; Clifford K. Deacon, Tenth ward, and William J. Fox, Twelfth ward.
Special to The Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer —
GLOUCESTER CITY, N. J., Sept. 14.—In the Camden County Republican convention held in the City Hall here today Herbert W. Johnson, of Merchantville, was nominated for Sheriff, and Dr. Grant E. Kirk, of the Eighth ward, Camden, and Dr. Frank O. Stem, of Berlin, for Coroners. The convention was called to order by Harry Sharp, of Camden, who was made permanent chairman. E. E. Jeffries, of Camden, and Edward Wilcox, of Gloucester township, were secretaries.
Mrs. Eliza Sharp
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Mrs. Eliza Sharp mother of Harry C. Sharp vice president of the Board of Education died yesterday at the home of her son, 616 Benson street. She was 78 years old and was the widow of Isaac Sharp. She had been a resident of Camden for more than 40 years.
Republicans Looking About for a Sheriff
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WILLIAM D. BROWN, Deputy Sheriff of Camden county, who is likely to succeed Sheriff Herbert W. Johnson, who resigned last Monday in consequence of ill-health.
Republican leaders of Camden city and county will hold a conference in Camden to-morrow night, at which some definite action will be taken toward the appointment of a successor to Sheriff Herbert W. Johnson, who resigned last Monday. Just who the man will be no one at this time appears to know. Half a dozen prominent Republicans are mentioned, including Under Sheriff William D. Brown, ex-County Collector M. F. Ivins, Postmaster Maurice B. Rudderow, of Merchantville; William C. Coffin, Harry C. Sharp and Senator William J. Bradley. As far as the latter is concerned, he said, yesterday, he was not a candidate and does not desire the office.
Governor Murphy will not make the appointment until the local leaders have decided on someone.
Sensation Sprung in Camden's Council
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Attempt Made to Have Committee Appointed to Investigate Affairs of Street Commissioner's Office
Something of a sensation was occasioned at the reorganization of Camden City Council yesterday when Councilman Frederick Finkeldey endeavored to have adopted a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee of five to investigate the affairs of the office of Street Commissioner Louis Mohrman. He offered the resolution when the latter came up for reappointment. In seconding Councilman Finkeldey's motion Councilman Wilson declared he had data in his possession which showed there were irregularities. The resolution was defeated by a vote of 19 to 2. Mohrman was reappointed.
Aside from this the reorganization was the usual cut and dried affair. All the old officers were reappointed with the exception of City Clerk Harry C. Kramer, who was succeeded by Isaac Bradley, the retiring Councilman from the Seventh ward. William H. Day was made building inspector to fill the vacancy caused by the suicide of William Steinmetz.
In his annual message Mayor Charles H. Ellis urged among other things that provision be made for mounted police in East Camden, the erection of an additional jail building, the installation of the Bertillon system for the identification of criminals, the increase of the present fire service by two additional companies, the necessity of establishing an auxiliary pumping plant.
It was general reorganization day among the civic bodies of Camden yesterday. The Excise Commission re-elected John Baker president, while Jacob Schiller was made inspector. Dr. Marcus K. Mines was elected president of the Board of Health, and at the reorganization of the Board of Education Edmund E. Read was elected president and Harry Sharp vice president.
Third Ward Club Holds Fine Ball
Camden Post-Telegram —
Third Ward Club Holds Fine Ball
Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Way Lead the Grand March of Republican Club
Latest Dances on Program
Despite the stormy weather Turner Hall was crowded last night, when the Third Ward Republican Club held its first annual dress ball. The affair was a complete success and the grand march was one of the prettiest ever held in the Verein auditorium.
It was after 10 o’clock when the grand march took place. It was led by Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Way. The second couple were Councilman and Mrs. A. Benjamin Sparks. Following them were Councilman and Mrs. William H. Hall and Freeholder and Mrs. John T. Rodan. The marchers formed the figure “three” and the letter “W.” The march concluded with the couples sixteen to each file.
The hall was handsomely decorated in the national and municipal colors. There were thirty-one numbers to the program. Rushton’s orchestra furnished an excellent program. Among the numbers were the fox trot, one-step, caprice, two-step, hesitation, waltz, lancers and redowa.
The grand conductor was J. Edward Way and Councilman Sparks was assistant grand conductor. The members of the various committees to whose efforts the success of the ball was due were as follows:
Floor—Wm. H. Hall, Harry Hertline, Walter J. Stanton, John T. Rodan, Jesse Hillman, Lemuel J. Toy.
Door—Jesse Smith, chairman; Robert Whitley, Morris Steelman, Wm. Elberson, Samuel S. Bacon; officers, Albert Keaser, Harry Miller, Frank Smith.
Reception—John S. Roberts, chairman; William M. Fithian, W. J. A. Stanton, Julius R. Schaaf, George Cox, Edward Delacroix, Robert J. Garrison, Horace Hewlings, Frank Knitter, Sr., George Murray, Harry Selby, Harry C. Sharp, Robert Schroeder, James Vickers, Edwin D. Steen, William Horay, Clarence H. Thorn, Joseph H. Thorn, Joseph Croasdale, Wright Cox, Frank S. Fithian, George F. Hammond, Howard T. Harris, Frank Knitter, Jr., Albert J. Meyer, Harry Stowe, William Selby, Harry Vliet, H. P. Toy; printing and press committee, Wesley J. Stanton, Jesse Hillman.
Refreshments—Walter Madden, chairman; Moore B. Garrison, C. L. Wendell, William H. Dill, Charles Errickson, George Bowman, Edwin Fields, William Hartman, Ephraim Husted, Frank S. Ireton, Thomas Madden, Harry Pearce, Charles Smith, John Reid B. Borowakey, Charles Weaver, James Monohan, C. S. Woodward, George Madura, C. Allen Lloyd, Edward Livermore, William G. Finley, Henry Gercke, Benjamin C. Horan, Augustus Jans, Clarence Madden, James J. McDermott, George Schu, John McCarry, Edward Carey, James Millman, Thomas Dickinson, M. J. Riley, James Tivers.
The officers of the club are are [sic] as follows: President, A. B. Sparks; vice president, Wm. M. Fithian; second vice president, Elwin D. Steen; recording secretary, W. J. A. Stanton; financial secretary, John T. Rodan; treasurer, John S. Roberts; trustees, Julius R. Schaaf, Morris Steelman, Clarence R. Thorn.
Mary J. Ball Home and Day Nursery
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The Mary J. Ball Home and Day Nursery yesterday elected the following board of trustees: William J. Cooper, William F. Rose, H. C. Sharp, Frank Vanhost, H. C. Dole, L. B. Reoder, Mrs. Stephen Pfeil, Mrs. J. W. F. Bleakly, Mrs. John W. Croft, Mrs. Rose Batters, Dr. Emma M. Richardson. Mrs. Pfeil was elected chairman of the executive committee.
Tax Exemption Law Repeal Is Opposed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden City Attorney Says Opponents Actuated by Selfish Motives
Action of County League of School Boards Brings Reply From Bleakly
While the Camden County League of School Boards was taking steps yesterday, at the annual meeting, to join in the fight to have the Legislature repeal the law granting a five-year tax exemption on dwellings built until October, 1922, City Attorney Bleakly, of Camden, issued a statement asserting that persons interested in the effort are actuated by selfish motives.
The School Board League met at the Junior School and voted unanimously to ask for the repeal of the exemption law. It was contended that it works a hardship on the people in suburban towns because newcomers do not hate to pay any part of the additional cost made necessary by providing for the education of their children.
Harry C. Sharp, president of the Camden board, opposed a resolution favoring an increase in the State school tax. A proposal set at the rate of 3½ mills, but a resolution advocating an increase to six mills was adopted. George W. Coles, of Pennsauken, again was elected president of the league.
Opposes Repeal
Bleakly came out against the repeal of the exemption law. “To my mind it is the most beneficial act passed by the Legislature in five years,” said the city's attorney. “It had a high purpose in view. It aimed to protect the renter—great in number, as compared to the few on the other side.
“The idea, therefore, should not be entertained for a moment of asking the Legislature to repeal this most beneficial law. The man or the community who seeks its repeal is acting solely from a selfish purpose. Such men have no vision. They are pull-backers.
“What we want is big, broad, unselfish men who can look into the future, and not those who see first in front of their eyes and see the bigger dollar at a distance.
“Even from a selfish standpoint, it is penny-wise and pound foolish to seek the repeal of this law. What we ought to do is to praise the Legislature for having the nerve to pass it, and to plead with them to pass similar laws.
“We want to take every measure possible to advance the interests of our community, to induce buildings and to bring new citizens into this locality. We must show that local conditions here are favorable to homemakers.
“If we keep our rents at a high figure one great inducement is immediately gone. Competition is the only thing that will reduce rents, as between landlords. The more houses the lower the rents. The less houses to the same number of tenants, aside from any increased number of tenants, the higher the rents.”
Parties Name Chiefs in Camden County
Trenton Times —
CAMDEN, Oct. 3.—The Republican and Democratic Executive Committees of Camden County held their annual reorganization meeting last night. William D. Brown was chosen chairman of the Republican committee, while William T. Cramer, Mayor of Woodlynne, was chosen chairman by the Democrats.
Other officers chosen by the Republicans were: Vice chairman, Mrs. Mary D. Price, Haddon Township; secretary, W. Penn Corson; assistant secretary, William D. Sayres; treasurer, Harry C. Sharp; Assistant Prosecutor Charles S. Straw was elected solicitor for the committee.
The other officers chosen by the Democrats follow: Vice chairman, Mrs. Bertha Shippen Irving, Haddonfield; treasurer, John J. Welsh; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Anna Hyland; secretary, Mortimer L. Richmond; assistant secretary, Mrs. Elmire Reaston, Gloucester City.
Keown Named Head Of County G.O.P. As Wallworth Resigns
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Verga Re-elected Vice Chairman at Reorganization Meeting of Committee
OTHER OFFICERS CHOSEN
When the Camden County Republican Executive Committee reorganized last night Walter S. Keown was elected chairman without opposition.
He succeeds former State Senator Joseph F. Wallworth, who was Republican county chairman six years, and a member 12 years. At a dinner preceding the executive session a silver set and a vase were presented to Wallworth by the committee. The retiring members of the committee received bronze elephants as emblems of the party.
At the executive session Mrs. Elizabeth Grotty Verga was re-elected vice chairman; Harry C. Sharp, treasurer; William D. Sayrs, assistant treasurer; Howard B. Dyer, secretary, and Mrs. Laura Silbers and Mrs. Lottie Stinson assistant secretaries Harold W. Bennett, Edward R. Diebert, Bernard Bertman, Scott Cherchesky, Carl Kisselman and Frank Voigt were chosen solicitors.
Wallworth Reviews Work
Upon retiring as chairman Senator Wallworth said:
“During the six years I acted as your chairman considerable political history has been made in our county. The Republican party was on the rocks and loyalty seemed to have drifted away when Frank Patterson, Al Matthews, Penn Corson and Senator Baird begged me to take the chairmanship.
In doing so I quickly discovered I had undertaken one of the hardest up hill battles of my life.”
When Keown took over the gavel he pointed out to the committee members they were political leaders of their districts. He said it was their duty to find out the cause of unrest.
“In some of your districts the trouble is your tax rates are too high,” said the chairman. “High tax rates are an evil and it is your duty to find the cause and remedy the situation. When there is a spirit of satisfaction in your district there is satisfaction throughout the county.”
Wolverton Favors Plan
Congressman Charles A. Wolverton complimented the new chairman on his advice. Sharp and Sayrs, who have been identified with the committee more than 20 years, were also speakers.
Keown then turned the gavel over to Mrs. Verga, who thanked the committee for her reelection. She introduced Mrs. Silbers and Mrs. Stinson, who urged loyalty and work on the part of the women members of the committee.
Keown was nominated by Daniel Silbers, Pennsauken township. Colonel George L. Selby nominated Sharp and Dyer. All of the officers received a unanimous vote.
Ten new members took seats from the five boroughs recently created out of Clementon township. Among them was Clinton L. Bardo, president of New York Shipbuilding Corp., who was elected from the new borough of Pine Valley last Tuesday. Twelve members of last year’s committee retired, either as a result of the primary election or not being candidates.
In Memoriam
Camden Courier-Post —
AFFAIRS OVER IN CAMDEN.
A Child's Narrow Escape from Death by Fire. Educational Board Committees.
Ella Sneed, a 6-year old child, living with her parents at Tenth and Florence streets, Camden, was burned almost to death yesterday afternoon while playing around a bonfire on an adjoining lot. After the flames enveloped the child's clothing she ran into the house crying for help. The mother succeeded in extinguishing the flames, not, however, until both were badly burned. The child was removed to the Cooper Hospital, where it's recovery is considered doubtful.
At a meeting of the Camden Board of Education last evening, President Carson announced the following committees for the year: Finance, Jesse H. Carey, S. C. Muschamp, Joseph M. Engard, Edward Martin, Walter P. Sellers; teachers, Fred. W. George, Homer M. Snyder, Thomas P. Powell, James Ware, Jr., Wilbur F. Carhart, Gabriel Johnson and Edward W. Sharp, at large; property, G. Genges Browning, E. W. Sharp, Daniel M. Stevens, F. W. George, James Ware, Jr., Gabriel Johnson and William A. Husted, at large; supplies, James Ware, Jr., Thomas P. Powell, W. A. Husted, H. C. Sharp, J. Wesley Sell; accounts, Stanley C. Muschamp, J. W. Sell, J. M. Engard, Edward Martin, Wilbur Carhart; printing, J. Wesley Sell, G. Genges Browning, Daniel M. Stevens, Edward Martin, Walter T. Sellers; books, Homer Snyder, J. H. Carey, W. A. Husted, Thomas P. Powell, Fred W. George; insurance, E. W. Sharp, H. M. Snyder, Gabriel Johnson, G. Genges Browning; library, H. C. Sharp, J. H. Carey, Daniel M. Stevens, W. F. Carhart and Joseph M. Engard.
Managing editor Upton S. Jeffers, of the Telegram, was presented last evening with a handsome oxidized and hand-painted hanging lamp by his journalistic friends of Camden. Mr. Jeffreys, who was recently married, is just about going to housekeeping.
SHARP—In loving remembrance of Harry C. Sharp, who departed this life June 15, 1930.
Time speeds on, two years have passed
Since death its gloom, its shadow, cast
Within our home, where all seemed bright,
And took from us a shining light.We miss that light, and ever will,
His vacant place there is none to fill.
Down here we mourn, but not in vain,
For up in Heaven we will meet again.Sadly missed by Wife and Children.
Harry C. Sharp School
Harry C. Sharp School — November 6, 2005. Photographs courtesy of John Myers.