Harry F. Wolfe
HARRY F. WOLFE was born July 9, 1856 to John and Eliza Wolfe. The family lived at 302 Cherry Street in Camden at the time of the 1880 census. Harry Wolfe was then 24, and working as a salesman. His father and younger brother John were working as wool graders.
By 1887 Harry Wolfe had opened a grocery at South 3rd and Cherry Street. His business thrived, and in 1886 he helped organize the Guarantee Building & Loan Association. At the Association’s first meeting, at 440 Kaighn Avenue, Harry F. Wolfe was elected president. He served continuously in that capacity for 50 years. The first secretary was prominent Camden pharmacist Dr. George M. Beringer, and George C. Baker was one of the original members of the by-laws committee. In 1936, the directors included Dr. Conrad G. Hoell, George Beringer Jr., and Clarence Scull, of the Scull coffee family.
Harry Wolfe married late in life, at the age of 43. He and wife Sadie had at least one son Joseph, who was born around 1907. By 1930 he had moved from Camden to 40 Franklin Avenue in Edgewater Park NJ.
Harry Wolfe also served the community as Camden’s Receiver of Taxes at the turn of the century.
Harry Wolfe was still living in Edgewater Park in August of 1936, when a dinner was given in his honor, recognizing his service.
Hebrew Independent Political Club Endorsements
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The Hebrew Independent Political Club has indorsed Isaac H. Weaver for Council, and Harry Wolfe, for Freeholder, in the Fifth Ward.
Mayoralty Talk Over In Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
MAYORALTY TALK OVER IN CAMDEN
Election Not Far Off, But Leaders Cannot Agree on a Candidate
UP TOWN VS. DOWN
Committee of One Hundred Confident of Winning This Time—Democrats Divided
Camden’s municipal election, which will be held five weeks hence, promises to be one of the most hotly contested campaigns ever held in that city. The Committee of One Hundred, inspired by stolen gains in the past, will make a strenuous effort to wrest the control of municipal affairs from the Republicans. The prospects for their success seem brighter than in any previous campaign. A March Recorder and ten Councilmen are to be elected. The ordinances cutting off the fees of the Recorder, which may be passed in time to affect the officials elected this spring.
As the election is not far distant the Republican leaders cannot agree upon a suitable candidate.
John Campbell, Jr., a wealthy real estate dealer, was urged to accept the nomination, and his name were being circulated among he business men in his favor, but he announced yesterday that he would not stand.
City Clerk Carney and Street Supervisor John Blowe want a candidate from the lower section of the city, while the Republicans of all majorities are returned. Ex-Postmaster Henry B. Wilson, a coal dealer of Kaighn’s avenue, is the up-town candidate. City Counsel J. Willard Morgan is said to favor his candidacy. Harry Wolfe, Director of the Board of Freeholders, is looming up as a down-town candidate. He is backed by City Assessor Chris J. Mines, who asserts he speaks for the entire Second Ward.
Ivor Westcott, who has had two terms, will not be a candidate for renomination. Isaac Doughten, the leader of the First, is being urged by his friends to stand as a candidate.
An effort is being made to bring out R. H. Reeve, of the Second ward, for the Republican nomination for Mayor. He was a candidate for City Treasurer on the Committee of One Hundred ticket two years ago. He would serve, if elected, to divert some of the reform vote to the Republican side.
As the Committee of One Hundred name likely candidates in great numbers, but little is known of their plans. Either Cooper B. Hatch or Lewis H. Mohrman may head their ticket. Hatch is recalled for defeating Mayor Westcott three years ago. Both are from the Second ward. Ex-Mayor Maurice Rogers, of the First ward, would like to head the Reform ticket.
The Democrats are split into two factions, the Regular and the County Democrats, and there seems to be now little question of making a hopeless fight with a divided candidacy. The prospects for the Committee of One Hundred nominees with the prospect of winning.
There will be a warm contest for the Republican nomination for City Recorder. The Councilmanic contests are still far from being settled.
Camden Political Chat
The common council last evening chartered the ordinance creating two new Election Boards. The ordinance, which is returnable on February 19. Copies were sent to the Governor, Secretary and County Board of Elections yesterday.
The County Board of Elections made several changes yesterday in precinct election boards. A resolution to request alterations to precinct boards filling vacancies without notifying the County Board. The matter will be investigated.
Committee of One Hundred challenged several nominations on the petition of the spring election.
The Registration Boards will sit next Tuesday, and again on the 18th instant.
The First Ward Republican Club has indorsed Justice Charles M. Baldwin for Councilman and Anthony Kobus for City Council. He also has the support of the First Ward Association. He was defeated for re-election as a Councilman last spring.
In the Whirl of Camden Politics
Philadelphia Inquirer —
IN THE WHIRL OF CAMDEN POLITICS
May Be Opposition to Ex-Sheriff Barrett’s Mayoralty Candidacy
CHAMBERS HESITATES
Thompsonites Hope to Coax Him Into Taking Their Nomination. Printing Registry Lists
H. F. Wolfe Honored By B. & L. Officers
Camden Courier-Post —
President 50 Years Guest at Dinner Given by Guarantee Associates
President for 50 years of the Guarantee Building & Loan Association, Harry F. Wolfe was honored by officers of the organization at a dinner given him at his home in Beverly. Wolfe was one of the original organizers of the association more than 50 years ago and was elected president at its first meeting held at 440 Kaign avenue. He has served continuously.
E. G. C. Bleakly, city solicitor, was toastmaster and praised Wolfe. Bleakly’s law firm has been solicitor for the building and loan group for 43 years. Guest speaker was State Senator Albert E. Burling.
The late Dr. George M. Beringer was the first secretary of the organization and the late George C. Baker, pioneer merchant of Camden, was on the by-laws committee.
Wolfe, who was 80 years old on July 9, was presented with a radio by his associates, while Mrs. Wolfe was given an electric mixer.
Officers included Raymond R. Sooy, of Merchantville, vice president; Vinal A. Johnson, secretary, and the following directors: Dr. C. G. Hoell, Clarence M. Scull, Frank E. Zimmerman, Harry J. Hughes, George M. Beringer, Jr., William S. Wolfe, Jr., Charles B. Coles, William M. Myers, Penrose A. Brown, Arthur W. Lewis, William H. Garwood and Albert Pulley. Meetings of the group are now held at 924 Broadway.
Other guests were Ralph D. Baker, Henry F. Stockwell, John R. Wolfe, Philip Wilson, Joseph Etris, George W. Jefferis and Joseph Wolfe.