Harry H. Franks
HENRY HOUSTON “HARRY” FRANKS, also commonly referred to as H.H. Franks, is best remembered as having served as Camden’s Chief of Police from April 1, 1886 until his untimely death on January 1, 1887. He succeeded Josiah Matlack.
Harry Franks was born in 1836 in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. He moved to Camden in 1859. The 1860 Census shows him, wife Susan, son Harry, and a six year old sister in-law, Clara Harrison in Camden. Harry Franks supported his family as a tobacconist, manufacturing and selling cigars. Sadly, young Harry did not survive the decade. Upon moving to Camden he became politically active.
Harry H. Franks enlisted as a sergeant with Company G of the 25th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, a 9-months regiment, on September 2, 1862. He was promoted to Sergeant Major on September 30. Among those he served with were Major John Kelley Brown (also known as J. Kelly Brown), Adjutant Daniel B. Murphy, and Private Steven L. Thomas.
The Twenty-fifth New Jersey Infantry was led by Colonel Andrew Derrom, assisted by Lieutenant Colonel Enoch J. Ayres and Major John Kelley Brown. Among the 9-months regiments sent to the field from New Jersey, few performed more signal service or made a finer record than the 25th. The regiment, composed about equally of citizens of the northern and southern sections of the state, was fortunate in securing as its commander a man of thorough soldierly qualifications, combined with great energy and force of character, whose heart was in the work in which he was engaged, and who, enjoying the entire confidence of his command, was able to make it, in the highest degree, useful and efficient. Moreover, the men composing the regiment were of the best class, whether as to intelligence or personal physique, and adapted themselves readily and cheerfully to all the requirements of the service.
The regiment left its camp at Beverly on October 10, 1862, and arrived at Washington on the following day. Going into camp at Capitol Hill, it was assigned to the 2nd brigade of Casey’s division, consisting of the 27th N. J., 12th and 13th Vermont, and 12th Massachusetts Artillery, Colonel Derrom being placed in temporary command of the brigade. Acquia Creek was reached on December 8, the regiment crossing the Potomac in transports from Liverpool Point, and on the following day proceeding directly to Falmouth, where it was assigned to the 1st brigade, 3d division, 9th army corps. It took a conspicuous part in the Battle of Fredericksburg and met with a loss in the conflict of 9 killed, 58 wounded and 18 missing. It also participated in an engagement near Suffolk in May, 1863, in which the behavior of the men was most admirable, the loss of the regiment being 2 killed and 9 wounded. That was the last fight in which the 25th was engaged. On June 4 it was ordered to proceed to Portsmouth and take transportation for New Jersey, and four days later reached Camp Cadwallader at Beverly, where on June 20 it was mustered out of the service. The total strength of the regiment was 1,019, and it lost during its term of service, by resignation 11, by discharge 92, by promotion 13, by transfer 3, by death 57, by desertion 18, by dismissal 1, not accounted for 5, mustered out, 819.
Sergeant Major Franks was among those who mustered out with the Twenty-fifth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment on June 20, 1863 at Beverly, New Jersey. His obituary states that he reenlisted and served until the war’s end with the Twenty-fourth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Harry H. Franks returned to his family in Camden and his tobacco business. The 1863 Census shows him living at 456 Royden Street. The 1865 Directory shows him living at the Royden Street address, and conducting business on South Second Street south of Bridge Avenue. He soon moved his residence to this location, which the 1870 Directory states was 112 South 2nd Street. The 1870 Census shows the Franks household consisted of Harry and Susan, sister-in-law Clara Harrison, and Susan’s parents, Joseph & Elizabeth Harrison.
Not long before the 1874 Directory was compiled, Harry H. Franks moved his home and business to 18 South 2nd Street. The 1876 Directory shows him living at 322 Hamilton Street, which was renamed Berkley Street in 1882. The 1877 Directory has him at 229 Hamilton Street, and the 1878 Directory puts him at the northeast corner of South 2nd and Benson Streets, which is 330 South 2nd Street, where he lived out his days. The 1882 Directory shows Harry H. Franks also had retail location at 3 Market Street, near the ferry, at least in that year.
In 1878 Harry H. Franks was elected Constable from the Third Ward, which involved him in law enforcement but was outside of the Camden Police Department. He served in this and associated positions until the spring of 1886. Well respected for his work as a constable, as an officer of the courts, active in veterans and fraternal organizations, Harry H. Franks campaigned within his party to run for Mayor in 1886. He stepped aside and threw his allegiance to Jesse Pratt with the understanding that he would be named Chief of Police if Pratt won the election. Jesse Pratt in fact was elected Mayor of Camden in the spring of 1886, and Henry H. Franks was sworn in as Chief of Police on April 1. Sadly, he fell ill shortly after taking on the Chief’s job, and died on January 1, 1887 of cancer of the esophagus.
On April 13, 1887 Mayor Jesse Pratt appointed Samuel Dodd to succeed Harry H. Franks as Chief of Police.
Harry H. Franks was an active member of the William B. Hatch Post No. 37, Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), the Knights of the Golden Eagle and the Kearney Conclave of Heptasophs or Seven Wise Men. He was survived by his wife Susan, who was quite active as a member of Hatch Circle No. 2, Loyal Ladies League which was the female auxiliary of the G.A.R. She moved to 603 North 3rd Street shortly after her husband’s death. Mrs. Susan Franks stayed active in Hatch Circle No. 2 affairs until her death in 1911.
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.
The Primaries
Camden Daily Courier —
MORRIS HALLOCK SECURES A LARGE MAJORITY OF DELEGATES.
His Nomination on the First Ballot Assured—Contest in the Wards and Townships Described.
For months past the voters of Camden City and County have been discussing the claims of the two candidates who are well known and who are contesting for the County Collectorship. Morris Hallock, who is President of the Board of Freeholders, and ex-Mayor William H. Banks, of Gloucester City, are the aspirants.
Last night the Republican voters of the wards of Camden, the townships and the borough of Merchantville met for the purpose of electing three delegates each, to represent them in the County Convention, to be held at the Court House, on next Thursday at 2 P. M., to place in nomination a candidate for County Collector.
In the First, Second, Third, Seventh, Eighth wards, and in the townships of Haddon, Winslow and in Merchantville, the supporters made no fight whatever, there being but one set of delegates presented, and that being Mr. Hallock’s.
Below we print the names of the delegates who were elected in the various wards and townships:
First Ward.—Charles Adams, E. S. King, Jonathan D. Watson.
In this ward Mr. Hallock had no opposition, electing his candidates unanimously.
Second Ward.—J. Willard Morgan, Benjamin F. Sweeten, Thomas Beatty.
Mr. Banks did not make any fight in this ward. Hallock electing his delegates without any opposition.
Third Ward.—Harry H. Franks, James Wilkinson, William Shedaker.
As in the two preceding wards, Mr. Banks did not place any ticket in the field in the Third.
Fourth Ward.—B. Frank Sutton, Benjamin M. Kellum, George W. Johnson.
Mr. Hallock’s friends worked hard for their candidate in this ward, and succeeded in electing their candidate by about 200 majority.
Fifth Ward.—John D. Leckner, John R. McCabe, William Butts.
As predicted for weeks back by Mr. Banks’ friends, they carried this ward by a large majority. Mr. Banks’ delegates were elected over Wm. Shaw, William Day, and Solomon Clark, by a vote of 323 to 195, giving a majority to Banks of 128.
Sixth Ward.—Allen Wood, Joseph Hackney, James Massey.
The above delegates were elected by a vote of 70 to 18. They favor Hallock.
Seventh Ward.—John Stone, William Simpson, Stephen Walters.
Mr. Hallock elected the above named delegates without any opposition.
Eighth Ward.—William W. Smith, Jonas W. Brown, Peter Postles.
In the ward there was a contest between the old and new boards. The new board was recently elected when Robeson delegates were elected. The new board took their seats first and cast quite a number of votes before the old board made their appearance. The old board took their seats, but only succeeded in polling three votes, and they comprised the board. The Hallock delegates had a walk-over.
Franks Sworn in as Chief.
Camden Daily Courier —
THE NEW OFFICIAL AND SIX MEN TAKE THE OATH.
Ex-Chief Matlack Commends the Forty Patrolmen, Thanks Mayor Pratt for His Gentlemanly Conduct and Retires.
It is Chief Franks now. Mr. Matlack, the retiring chief turned over the police department to his successor shortly after noon. All the officers gathered at the hall, as this is the semi-monthly pay day. The six new men who were to take the places of the patrolmen who resigned, came in one at a time and were taken into the mayor’s private office, where behind the closed door they were sworn in by his honor. Chief-elect Franks was also sworn in privately.
All the Democratic officers then assembled in the mayor’s hearing room, at the request of retiring Chief Matlack and it was with evident feeling that he bade them farewell in an eloquent address. He said:
THE CHIEF’S ADDRESS.
“Gentlemen of the police department—The time has arrived for me to turn over the police department to my successor. During my term as chief I have formed acquaintanceships and friendships among you which have been a great pleasure to me, and which I hope to retain. Among us doring [sic] all that time there has been peace and harmony in the main. I am glad to say that no strifes or bickerings have occurred to mar our peace and good will. At times our actions have been criticised, and aspersions cast against us, but these were only the contingencies of our positions; we must learn to take the bitter with the sweet. No serious accidents or deaths have occurred among us, and for this we should be thankful to the Giver of all good things. We have made some mistakes no doubt—none of us are infallible—but let bygones be bygones, and endeavor to fulfill your duty always.
“There is one thing in particular that I wish to commend you for, and that is your gentlemanly and courteous conduct while I have been connected with the department, and your cheerfulness in obeying orders. For this you have my sincere thanks, and also my best wishes for your futures.”
THE DEPARTMENT TURNED OVER.
The chief closed his remarks to the men with a moral admonition. To Mayor Pratt he returned his thanks for the gentlemanly demeanor of his honor during their brief official association, and expressed the hope that his administration would be one of good government. Chief Matlack then formally delivered the department to his successor and said he trusted it would be more efficient than ever before.
The chief’s remarks were very brief and pointed. He said: “Gentlemen and members of the police department. I hope you will continue in the discharge of your duties as before. I expect obedience to the rules of the department, and the orders of his honor the mayor. Any disapproval or disobedience of orders will be deemed sufficient cause for removal.”
NEW PATROLMEN.
The following is the list of retiring officers and their successors, with their numbers: First ward—John Jacobs; successor, Alfred Summers, No. 5. Fourth ward—Simpson Long, successor, Samuel Lee, No. 17; Charles Peterson, successor, Charles O. Pedrick, No. 20. Sixth ward, Bowman Matlack, successor, Christopher Tenner, No. 29; John Fox, successor, John Dall, No. 30. Seventh ward, Harry Griffin, successor, C. H. Peters, No. 33.
The retiring officers delivered up their equipments. C. H. Peters, who was the first of the new men to be sworn in, had a bran new suit of blue and went on duty at once. John Dall was not present to be sworn in with the others.
Raid on a Policy Shop.
Camden Post —
Mayor Pratt, through Chief of Police Franks, instructed his officers on Saturday to report every place in the city where it was thought that policy dealing was carried on, and the result was that during the afternoon Officers Kelly and Pedrick made a raid on a policy shop run by William Smith, alias “Policy Bill,” at 14 south Eighth street, and captured Smith, Francis Geist, John James and David Hopewell, besides all the paraphernalia necessary to run a first-class policy shop. They were escorted to the City Hall where Mayor Pratt held Smith in $500 bail, he waiving a hearing, and Geist, James and Hopewell were held in their own recognizance as witnesses. Smith, it is claimed, was doing business for Philadelphia backers and was already under indictment for policy dealing.
The complainant against Smith was a Mrs. Bechel, who made a hit of $15 which she says Smith refused to pay.
Giving the Mayor Points.
Camden Post —
Terrance Miles, a twelve-year-old precocious youngster, was arrested yesterday for wandering around the streets at midnight and having no home. When taken before the Mayor he said his mother had left him and that his only brother, out of State Prison, was a writer for “Policy Bill Smith.” This was news to the Mayor, as it was understood Smith had given up the business as there are two indictments hanging over him for policy dealing. The boy furnished the information as to where the policy writing was carried on and gave the names of several persons who were in the habit of buying five-cent rows every night. The boy was held and a raid will be made on the policy den.
Also mentioned: William “Policy Bill” Smith, Harry H. Franks, Terrance Miles, South 8th Street, Harriet Smith.
Chief Franks Dead.
Camden Daily Telegram —
CHIEF FRANKS DEAD.
AN ILLNESS OF SEVERAL MONTHS BRINGS HIS LIFE TO AN END.
WHO WILL BE HIS SUCCESSOR?
Lieutenant Stehr Wants It—So Does Contractor Shearman and “Davy” Baird is Working for his Brother.
Rev. Waldo Messaros in Camden—Two Men Arrested For Drunkenness Give a Performance at the City Hall—One is Sent to Jail and the Other Discharged.
CHIEF OF POLICE FRANKS DEAD.
After an Illness of Several Months He Finally Succumbs.
Chief of Police Harry Houston Franks is dead. The deceased who is 50 years of age, had been ailing for several months and died about 2:30 o’clock Saturday morning, at his residence, Third and Royden streets. Mr. Franks who was an efficient officer was a candidate for the Mayoralty nomination in the Spring of 1885 and secured a number of delegates. Jesse Pratt had already been nominated by the Prohibitionists and was the young syndicate’s choice for nomination on the regular Republican ticket. In consequence of this a “deal” was made and when the Convention met Mr. Franks threw his delegates over to Pratt with the understanding that he was to be made Chief of Police in case of Pratt’s election. Unfortunately for the good government of the city, Pratt was elected and Chief of Police Franks, although not able to attend to his duties as he would have done if his health had permitted him—did all in his power to suppress violations of law which are of daily occurrence. The dead Chief is a brother of Detective Franks, of Philadelphia, and was born in the old Northern Liberties district of that city. He moved to this city in 1859 and immediately began to take a hand in politics. In 1878 he was elected Constable and has served in that capacity until his death. He was a fearless officer; paid the strictest of attention to his duties and had a host of friends. He also served as an officer for United States Commissioner and Justice of the Peace James M. Cassady and for the District and County Courts. He enlisted in the Twenty-fifth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, in the late war. * * * * * * Subsequently he re-enlisted in the Twenty-fourth New Jersey Volunteers where he served until the close of the war. The dead Chief was a member of William B. Hatch Post, No. 37, G. A. R.; Camden Castle, No. 1, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Kearney Conclave of Heptasophs or Seven Wise Men, and was also a member of the Mysterious Brotherhood a social organization of this city.
During his illness Chief Franks often expressed the wish that a post mortem examination be made on his body after death. This was done yesterday by Dr. J. M. Ridge and County Physician Gross. The organs of the dead man were found to be in a comparatively healthy condition, although the heart was discovered to be much smaller in size than the average. The physicians examination proved beyond a doubt that death was due to cancerous ulceration of the oesophagus.
The Third Ward Republican Club, of which deceased was an active member, will meet this evening at Second and Bridge avenue for the purpose of appointing a committee to frame resolutions of condolence and to make arrangements to attend the funeral in a body. The city officials have also issued a call for a meeting with the same object in view. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon next at 1 o’clock.
Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.
As yet he will not consider the question as to who will succeed the late Chief of Police for several days yet.
There are already three candidates for the position in the personages of Lieut. Louis H. Stehr Contractor, William Sherman and James Baird.
The patrolmen for the next thirty days will wear their badges in mourning.
Franks at Rest.
Camden Daily Telegram —
Died January 1, 1887
Harry Houston Franks,
Aged 50 years.
In the darkened parlor where the dead lay sat a number of persons who were the most intimate friends of the deceased.
It was one o’clock when Rev. William Boyd, of the Second Presbyterian Church arrived to conduct the services which were held at the house. Soon afterward the following societies with a large representation put in an appearance. Carney Conclave or Seven Wise Men, Ottawa Tribe, No. 15, Improved Order of Red Men, Camden Castle, No. 1, Knights of the Golden Eagle, William B. Hatch Post, No. 37, and the Third Ward Republican Association. The latter was headed by the City band.
It was after two o’clock before the funeral procession was ready to proceed to Evergreen Cemetery for interment. The police had charge of the body at the house, but when it was placed in the hearse it was taken in charge of by Post 37.
The pall bearers were: Patrolmen Miller, Gibson, Painter and Shaw, besides two members of William B. Hatch Post.
Also mentioned: Second Presbyterian Church, Rev. William Boyd, William B. Hatch Post No. 37, G.A.R., David Shaw, John Painter.
Franks at Rest.
Camden Daily Telegram —
THE DEAD CHIEF OF POLICE BURIED THIS AFTERNOON.
LOOKED NATURAL AS LIFE.
As He Lay in a Black Cloth Covered Casket With Silver Trimmings in the Darkened Parlor.
Streams of People Visit the House and Take Their Last Look at Harry Houston Franks—The Societies of Which He was a Member on Hand in a Body.
From early this morning until the hour of the funeral streams of people passed in and out the late chief of Police Franks’ residence, Third and Royden streets, to take a parting look at the dead.
The remains as they lay in the black cloth covered casket looked very natural. The body was dressed in his new police uniform. At the head of the casket was an easel of flowers, with these words worked in flowers, “Our dead Chief at Rest.” This was the gift of the police department. At the foot of the casket stood the gates ajar, mounted by three white doves. The Third Ward Republican Association sent this.
The casket which was an elegant one was ornamented with silver handles. On the lid was a silver plate which contained this inscription in old English:
Died January 1, 1887 Harry Houston Franks, Aged 50 years.
In the darkened parlor where the dead lay sat a number of persons who were the most intimate friends of the deceased.
It was one o’clock when Rev. William Boyd, of the Second Presbyterian Church arrived to conduct the services which were held at the house. Soon afterward the following societies with a large representation put in an appearance. Carney Conclave or Seven Wise Men, Ottawa Tribe, No. 15, Improved Order of Red Men, Camden Castle, No. 1, Knights of the Golden Eagle, William B. Hatch Post, No. 37, and the Third Ward Republican Association. The latter was headed by the City band.
It was after two o’clock before the funeral procession was ready to proceed to Evergreen Cemetery for interment. The police had charge of the body at the house, but when it was placed in the hearse it was taken in charge of by Post 37.
The pall bearers were: Patrolmen Miller, Gibson, Painter and Shaw, besides two members of William B. Hatch Post.
The Day in Camden.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Decorations in the City and Vicinity by Posts of the Grand Army.
Over in Camden the posts combined to make a respectable street parade in honor of the day. The line formed on Cooper street, right resting on Fourth, and the column marched over the following route: Cooper to Sixth, countermarch to Fifth, to Bridge avenue, to West, to Stevens, to Broadway, to Kaighn avenue, to Mount Ephraim pike, to Evergreen Cemetery, then returning to the Camden Cemetery.
The formation of the line was as follows: Detail of police under the command of Chief Dodd. At the head of the column was William H. Butts, a member of the colored post, who carried a handsome pillow made of roses and smilax, with the inscription, “To Our Late Chief,” in immortelles in the centre. It was placed on the grave of the late Chief of Police, H. H. Franks, who died a short time ago. Next came City Band; Thomas M. K. Lee Post 5, under command of Benjamin D. Cooley, 60 men; Joy Flute and Drum Band, Hatch Post Guards, Captain Richard Dease, 16 men; William P. Hatch Post, No. 37, Commander C. S. Magrath, 100 men; William B. Hatch Camp, No. 1, Sons of Veterans, Captain Morris S. Garman, acting as guards of honor; East Camden Fife and Drum Band, colored, Robeson Post, No. 51, colored; coaches containing members of John A. Logan Post, No. 102, followed by floral cars and carriages.
At Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. W. P. Strickland offered prayer. Herbert W. Edmunds delivered the oration, and Comrade Preston Hughes, Post 37, made an address.
Five thousand people assembled at the soldiers’ monument. Chaplain Charles P. Bowers, Post 6, offered prayer. Commanders C. S. Magrath, Post 37, and W. H. Cooper, Post 102, delivered addresses. In Evergreen, Camden and Butler Cemeteries five hundred graves were decorated. Memorial services were held at night in the halls of Posts 5 and 37.
At Woodbury, N. J., yesterday the memorial services were conducted by Howell Post, G. A. R., and Franklin Camp, No. 9, Sons of Veterans.
The Thomas L. Davis Post, the Riely Military Academy cadets, and Gatling Gun Company B, of Camden, under command of Captain Robert R. Eckendroff, did the honors at Haddonfield. The services were held in the Methodist Cemetery. The orator of the day was Rev. W. Pittinger.
Other cemeteries were visited and graves decorated as follows. Riverside and Palmyra, a detachment of Post 37; Berlin, detail from Davis Post, of Haddonfield; Gloucester, Posts 36 and 71 and Camp No. 10, Rev. Mr. McGowan being the orator; Hammon, Waterford and Winslow, Russell Post, under command of Hon. Henry M. Jewett.
Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Grand Army Men and School Children Join in the Services.
Decoration day in Camden was observed by all of the four posts: William B. Hatch, No. 37; Thomas M. K. Lee, No. 5; General William P. Robeson, No. 51, and General John A. Logan, No. 102. There was a joint committee from various posts with ex-Mayor Samuel M. Gaul, of Post 37, as chairman, to look after the details. At seven o’clock in the morning the four posts assembled at headquarters and took carriages for the cemeteries.
Post 37 cared for the graves in Camden Cemetery, Lee Post looked after the Harleigh and Catholic Cemeteries, and Robeson Post decorated the graves of the colored comrades in the Johnson and Butler Cemeteries. A detail from all of the posts visited Palmyra and decorated the graves of the soldiers buried at that place.
At 2 o’clock imposing ceremonies were held at the monument near the City Hall. The exercises opened with prayers by Livingston Allen and J. Kelly Brown. The orders from national and department headquarters were read by John F. Cassman. Fully 200 public school children strewed flowers around the monument as they sang “Cover Them Over With Flowers.” After Arthur Stanley, of Post 5, had made an address, the guards from Hatch Post fired a salute, and benediction was pronounced by J. Kelly Brown, chaplain of Hatch Post.
The four posts, accompanied by the school children and headed by a platoon of the Camden police force, under command of Chief Dodd, marched to the Sixth Regiment Armory, where Samuel H. Grey delivered an address. The school children sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee.”
The most solemn ceremony of all occurred at Post 37 Hall, in the evening. The names of the deceased comrades were read by the adjutant. As each name was called one of the members of the post—who were in line on either side of the room—stepped forward and deposited a bouquet on a casket in front of the altar.
The grave of the late Chief of Police Harry Franks was decorated with a star and crescent by the members of the police department.
Civil War Pension Record
Civil War Pension Record — Harry H. Franks. Widow: Susan Franks. Service: Company G, 25th N.J. Infantry. Filed: October 26, 1893. Application No. 584,759; Certificate No. 525,361.
Death of Mrs. Susan B. Franks.
Camden Post-Telegram —
The loss by death of Mrs. Susan B. Franks, widow of H. H. Franks, which occurred on Saturday, is mourned by not only her numerous friends, but members of Hatch Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., and Mt. Zion Lodge, Daughters of Rebecca, of which she was connected, also. The funeral will take place at 2 p. m. to-morrow from the residence of her nephew Harry Miller, 218 Arch street, interment to be made at Evergreen Cemetery. An opportunity will be given to view the remains this evening.
Also mentioned: Harry Miller, Harry H. Franks, Daughters of Rebekah, Hatch Circle, Ladies of the G.A.R.