John W. Elliott
JOHN W. ELLIOTT was born in England in November of 1844, the son of William Elliott. He came to the United States in 1865 and married in 1868. The 1878–1879 Camden City Directory shows John W. Elliott at 239 Royden Street, where they remained through at least 1883. The 1880 Census shows John W. Elliott's family consisted of his wife Hannah, and daughters Marianna and Emily. John Elliott worked as a machinist to support his family.
John W. Elliott was appointed to the Camden Fire Department to serve as an Engineer with the Hook and Ladder Company, replacing Frank Turner. John W. Elliott served with the Fire Department for two years, then was replaced by Judson Fish.
The 1884–1885 and the 1885 City Directory show John W. Elliott had gone into the saloon business at 520 South 2nd Street, the corner of South 2nd Street and Clinton Street. He remained at this location as late as 1892.
The 1892–1893 City Directory shows John W. Elliott at 523 South 2nd Street. He remained at this address through 1898. After engaging briefly in a bottling business in 1893, he returned to work as a machinist. John W. Elliott worked as a bartender in 1898 at John Chambers’ saloon at 18 Market Street. In 1899 he went back into business for himself at a saloon at 451 South 3rd Street, and was still engaged in business at that location when the Census was taken in 1900.
John W. Elliott passed away on June 20, 1901 and was buried at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden. His widow, Hannah Elliott, was living at 604 South 3rd Street when the 1906 City Directory was compiled.
Camden's New Firemen
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Camden’s New Firemen.
The fire commissioners of Camden have made the following appointments, and the men will go on duty next Saturday: Engine No. 1—Foreman, George Tenner; extra men, James McCracken, Daniel Broomley, James S. Kelley, Michael McCaffery, James H. Brown, Thomas McKenna, James Shinn, Smith Moore, William Irelan Engine No 2—Foreman, William Bassett; extra men, John Hill, James Reed, Robert Miller, William Marsh, George Moffett, John J. Logan, Isaac M. Shreve, Samuel Welsh, Lewis Ferrell, Logan Bates, Isaac Collings, Harry Miles, John Elliott, William Turner, Charles Holl, John J. Hibbs, John Seybold, Wm. Suders, Edward Swope, James McCann.
From Beyond the River
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Events in Camden and Various Sections of the Environs.
The Camden, Gloucester and Mount Ephraim Narrow Gauge Railway Company contemplate running their trains on Sundays as soon as necessary repairs can be made, which, it is anticipated, can be accomplished in one month. The citizens of Gloucester City are anxious to have this accommodation
The Elwell Yacht Club, at their headquarters, No. 920 South Second street, on Wednesday evening elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President—Edwin F. Fields. Vice President—John Armstrong Secretary—Michael H. Lindsay. Trustees—John W. Elliott, Thomas Doorley, John Hebber.
Licenses Transferred
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The County Commissioners Resume Business in Camden.
The Democratic County License Commissioners last night fixed the fee for transfers at $25. A license was granted to Joseph S. Callem, at 1148 Broadway, and transfers as follows: Jacob Strassner to John Borge, 833 Market street; John W. Elliott to George Wasserman, 201 Clinton; John Keefe to Mrs. Annie R. Cannen, 1 Fogarty avenue. The transfer of Phillip Floucher’s license from 120 Market street to 69 State street was laid over.