John G. Heileman
JOHN HEILEMANN'S DEATH.
PASSES AWAY TO-DAY AFTER TWO YEARS OF SUFFERING.
One of the Leading German-Americans of the County—For Ten Years Interpreter for the County Courts—His Society Connections.
Genial, jolly John Heilemann, one of the best known German-American citizens in this section of the State, is dead. Death ended his sufferings at 5:20 o'clock this morning at his residence, 412 North Second street.
Mr. Heilemann had been ill with diabetes for several years past, although he was at times able to be about. As Court Interpreter he was able to perform his duties until the last term of court, but several weeks ago the dread disease asserted its supremacy over his already enfeebled health, and he took to his bed to calmly meet the inevitable end of all.
John Heilemann was born at Wurtemberg, sixty-four years ago. He came to this country when about nineteen years old, and for nine years lived on a farm near Merchantville. He then embarked in the hotel business, locating in the old fashioned hostelry at 531 Market street, where he was a popular and respected landlord for thirty years. There was located Heilemann's hall, well known as the meeting place of Democratic conventions and other societies. Last spring Mr. Heilemann retired from business to 412 North Second street, where he died this morning.
A widow, Mrs. Catharine Heilemann, and seven children survive him. The children are Mrs. Ludwig Schmids, Mrs. Herman Hax, of Meriden, Conn.; Mrs. Charles Priesendanz, Miss Mena Heilemann, a teacher in the Broadway School; Miss Annie and Miss Emma Heilemann, and Justice of the Peace Jacob C. Heilemann.
No greater tribute to the integrity of John Heilemann could be paid than the mere statement that for twenty-three years he was treasurer of the German Centennial Building and Loan Association. He was also a member of the following: Mozart Lodge, No. 121, F. A. M.; Siloam Chapter, R.A.M.; Kane Arctic Lodge, I. O. O. F.; Herman Conclave, Seven Wise Men; Camden Volks-Fest Verein, Camden Liedertafel, Camden Turn Verein, Butchers' Association, Camden Retail Liquor Dealers' Association and the Concilium Lodge, Canstatter, Bavarian Volks-Fest Verein and schöntzen Verein of Philadelphia. In all of these organizations he held many offices, and his death, widely and favorably known as he was, will cause him to be mourned by a host of friends.
Mr. Heilemann was appointed official court interpreter by Supreme Court Justice Garrison shortly after the latter's accession to the bench, over ten years ago.
John George Heileman, sometimes referred to as John Heilemann, was in the bar and restaurant business at 531 Market Street as early as 1868 until his retirement in 1897. He also served as the court interpreter for Camden County’s courts for the last ten years of his life. For 23 years he was the treasurer of the German Centennial Building and Loan Association. He was active in many German-American organizations in Camden and in Philadelphia, including the Turn Verein society which built and operated Turner Hall on Pine Street. He also was a member of Mozart Lodge No. 121, F. & A.M., the Kane Arctic Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Seven Wise Men, the Siloam Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, the Camden Volksfest Verein and the Camden Liedertafel.
John G. Heileman suffered from diabetes late in his life. He worked as a court interpreter until July of 1898, and passed from the disease on December 3, 1898 at his home at 412 North Second Street.
Market Street, West of North 6th Street
Market Street, West of North 6th Street, circa 1897 — 531 Market Street is at far right
The German Mass Meeting
Camden Daily Courier —
A Purely Democratic Gathering at the Court House
Teutonic Republicans Fail to Turn Out—An Audience of Vice Presidents—Judge Wescott Expresses a Love for German Vote
About two hundred persons, one half of whom were vice presidents and all known as Democrats, gathered at the court house last night to attend the German Democratic mass meeting. There were few Republicans present and consequently the meeting and its object—a German-Republican revolt—was a complete failure. A German band played some familiar tunes of the Fatherland. Four airs had been rendered and yet no speakers appeared, when finally Editor Alexander Schlessinger, of the Camden County Journal, Captain Stahl and Dr. Beurnt, of Philadelphia, appeared. John Heilemann then walked up to the bar and called the meeting to order. Eli Bachrach was unanimously chosen chairman, and Messrs. Pfeiffer and Goldenberg were appointed a committee to escort the gentleman to the chair. In a few words of his native language he thanked the meeting for the honor conferred. Dr. Conrad G. Hoell, Jacob Vissell, Anthony J. Oberst, H. Gausselman, were elected secretaries.
The following long list of vice presidents was then announced: At large, Dr. B. J. Weyle; First ward—Francis D. Pastorius, John Scharnagl, Wilhelm Hage, Christian Killinger, David Goldenberg; Second ward—John Heilemann, John Pfeiffer, Christian Eckert, John Hausbeck, Charles E. Wentz, Ernest C. Wentz; Third ward—Solomon Seybold, Wilhelm Myers, J. Henry Sauers, Gus Weber, George Bristle, Joseph Meyer, Sr.; Fourth ward—George Holl, Theodore G. Mayer, Emanuel Schneider, Conrad Spalt, Charles Benkert; Fifth ward—Peter Dankelmann, John F. Riegen, George Horneff, Sr., Theodore Krug; Sixth ward—Anthony Kobus, George Pfeiffer, Sr., George Pfeiffer, Jr., John Welsh, Sr., Dennis Lutenbacher, Frederick Lutz, Fred George Brum, A. Tegtmaier, Michael N. Voll, George Kleinheintz, Lewis Schiemer; Seventh ward—Edward N. Cohn, Charles Helm, Anthony Vall, Dr. H. W. Miller, Edward Schuster, Sr.; Eighth ward—Dr. John W. Donges, John Heim, John Schaus, Martin J. Eno; Wrightsville—Frank Berberick, David Hess, Jacob Meyer; East Camden—Fred Spuhler; Merchantville—Jacob Moeck, Gottlieb C. Moeck; Gloucester City—Fred Geissel, John Bender; Berlin—Peter Mucker; Blackwoodtown—Christ. Ebensperger; Milford—Louis Clipper; Collingswood—John Schnutzius.
A German's Saving Fund
Camden Daily Courier —
The German Centennial Building Association, of this city, issued a special report for the eight months of the past year of the society, ended on November 30. The cash received was $20,551.77, and paid out $18,194.45. Loans have been made to the value of $46,053, and the net assets are $48,138.39. The first series has matured with a value of $209.33 for each share, and the last series has gained 48 cents on the amount paid in, $8 on each share. The managers are: President, V. Kissling; treasurer, John Heileman, and secretary, Anthony J. Oberst.
Camden's Factional Fight
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Democratic Leaders Warring Savagely Among Themselves
The Horse Railway Company Elects Officers—Other Gossip from the City Across the Delaware
The Democrats of Camden had another fight among themselves last night. It was the same old story, the Pfeiffer and Thompson faction against each other. Last night was the time, according to the rules of the Democratic party of that city, for organizing the City-Committee. Notwithstanding the fact that John Heileman, who owns the hall where the call for the meeting was designated, had given notice through the local papers that he would not allow the meeting to be held at his place, there were a crowd on hand early in the evening. Instead of one meeting being held there were two. Both factions organized a City Committee.
The Thompson people were represented by the following committeemen: Second ward, Harry B. Paul; Fourth ward, Thomas Devine; Fifth ward, James Cleary; Sixth ward, John Foley; Seventh ward, David Corbett; Eighth ward, Patrick Whalen; Ninth ward, Patrick J. Farley. The latter people were ready to recognize William H. Getty as the member-elect from the Third ward, but the latter gentlemen refused to take part with their faction. This committee organized by electing Harry B. Paul chairman, James Cleary secretary and Patrick J. Farley treasurer.
The Pfeiffer faction organized by electing John Johnson, of the Fourth ward, chairman; John McElwee, Ninth ward, secretary, and William Guthridge, Sixth ward, treasurer. The Pfeiffer people claim that they are the only committee organized in accordance with the rules. There are four Democratic committees now, both factions each having one city and county committee.
The Camden Republican Club last night elected: F. H. Burdsall, president; Watson Depuy and Postmaster Browning, vice presidents; George G. Felton, treasurer; S. Chew, Charles F. Ware, E. Woodward and Welling Schrack, directors.
At the annual election of the Camden Horse Company yesterday the following directors were elected: F. Wayland Ayres, W. S. Scull, G. Genge Browning, B. C. Reeve and E. Ambler Armstrong; president, W. G. Scull; secretary, Morris H. Hall; treasurer, G. Genge Browning; solicitor, E. A. Armstrong.
The case of A. Elwood Jones against John S. Davis was begun in the Court of Chancery yesterday before Vice Chancellor Green. When Davis purchased the United States Hotel of Atlantic City, about a year ago, Jones acted as agent. The latter now sues for services, and the defendant disputes his claim on the ground that he neglected his work.
A young son of Patrick Daly, a saloon-keeper, of Ninth and Division streets, while playing with some companions last night was accidentally stabbed in the back and now lies in a precarious condition.
Court Interpreter Heileman Better
Camden Daily Courier —
Court Interpreter John Heileman, who has been ill for many months, is in a critical condition. Saturday night he was seized with spasms and fell down a flight of stairs, injuring himself severely. Yesterday he was in a bad way, but this morning he was said to be slightly improved.
John Heilemann's Death
Camden Daily Courier —
Passes Away To-Day After Two Years of Suffering
One of the Leading German-Americans of the County—For Ten Years Interpreter for the County Courts—His Society Connections
Genial, jolly John Heilemann, one of the best known German-American citizens in this section of the State, is dead. Death ended his sufferings at 5:20 o’clock this morning at his residence, 412 North Second street.
Mr. Heilemann had been ill with diabetes for several years past, although he was at times able to be about. As Court Interpreter he was able to perform his duties until the last term of court, but several weeks ago the dread disease asserted its supremacy over his already enfeebled health, and he took to his bed to calmly meet the inevitable end of all.
John Heilemann was born at Wurtemberg, sixty-four years ago. He came to this country when about nineteen years old, and for nine years lived on a farm near Merchantville. He then embarked in the hotel business, locating in the old fashioned hostelry at 531 Market street, where he was a popular and respected landlord for thirty years. There was located Heilemann’s hall, well known as the meeting place of Democratic conventions and other societies. Last spring Mr. Heilemann retired from business to 412 North Second street, where he died this morning.
A widow, Mrs. Catharine Heilemann, and seven children survive him. The children are Mrs. Ludwig Schmids, Mrs. Herman Hax, of Meriden, Conn.; Mrs. Charles Priesendanz, Miss Mena Heilemann, a teacher in the Broadway School; Miss Annie and Miss Emma Heilemann, and Justice of the Peace Jacob C. Heilemann.
No greater tribute to the integrity of John Heilemann could be paid than the mere statement that for twenty-three years he was treasurer of the German Centennial Building and Loan Association. He was also a member of the following: Mozart Lodge, No. 121, F. A. M.; Siloam Chapter, R.A.M.; Kane Arctic Lodge, I. O. O. F.; Herman Conclave, Seven Wise Men; Camden Volks-Fest Verein, Camden Liedertafel, Camden Turn Verein, Butchers’ Association, Camden Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association and the Concilium Lodge, Canstatter, Bavarian Volks-Fest Verein and schöntzen Verein of Philadelphia. In all of these organizations he held many offices, and his death, widely and favorably known as he was, will cause him to be mourned by a host of friends.
Mr. Heilemann was appointed official court interpreter by Supreme Court Justice Garrison shortly after the latter’s accession to the bench, over ten years ago.