Joseph T. Daley
JOSEPH T. DALEY was born in Pennsylvania in 1872. He lived in Philadelphia in the 1890s with his wife Emma and son Walter J. Daley. Joseph T. Daley first appears in City Directories in Camden in 1899, at 219 Spruce Street, working as a bartender. The 1900 Census shows Joseph and Emma Daley still at 219 Spruce Street, and that Joseph was working as a teamster. They had been married for nine years, and besides Walter, Emma had bore another child who had died. Joseph T. Daley continued to work as a teamster or driver until his appointment to the Camden Fire Department.
The 1901 Directory shows the family living at 235 Pine Street, and in 1902 and 1903 they were at 249 Pine Street. Directories from 1904 to 1906 list Joseph T. Daley and family at 809 South 3rd Street.
Joseph T. Daley was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on December 2, 1904. He began service on July 1, 1905. The Daley family moved to 945 South 3rd Street prior to the compilation of the 1908 City Directory. He is listed at that address through 1912. Joseph and Emma Daley appear to have separated by 1914. He had moved to 1026 South 2nd Street, where he is listed in City Directories up until the time of his death. Directories from 1915 through 1922 show a “Florice” G. Rang at 1026 South 2nd Street, and the 1926 Directory shows a wife, Florence. This appears to have been a common-law marriage. Florence Rang and her husband John had separated in 1913. John Rang obtained a divorce in October of 1920.
Joseph T. Daley served as a member of the Camden Fire Department until his death from a heart attack on February 11, 1927, with Engine Company 1, Engine Company 4, Engine Company 5 and after his promotion to assistant engineer in 1920, Engine Company 2. A newspaper report states that he had been dismissed from service in August of 1911; this appears to have been in error. He was serving at Engine Company 4 by the fall of 1913.
The newspaper article reporting his death refers to his “housekeeper” who was not named, apparently to avoid scandal, as Joseph and Emma Daley never divorced. In 1933, after having taken legal action against the City of Camden, Mrs. Emma Daley was granted a cash settlement and possibly a widow’s pension.
Joseph T. Daley’s grandson, Private First Class Joseph Charles Daly, was killed in action in Italy on January 22, 1944. Emma Daley died December 22, 1953.
Sixteen Appointed to Fire Department
Camden Evening Courier —
Men Selected from Every Ward Throughout the City.
EIGHT TO GO TO THE NEW HOUSE
On account of the illness of its chairman, Dr. Frank Neall Robinson, the fire committee of City Council last night met at Dr. Robinson’s residence, 518 Linden street. The principal object of the meeting was to recommend names for additional appointments in the Fire Department.
Among the sixteen fortunate ones were Rollo Jones and Charles Cook, of the First ward; James White and Harry Anderson, Second ward; Ephraim Davis, Tenth ward; Samuel Sheer and E. Finley, Third ward; Martin Carrigan, Fourth ward; Joseph Daly, Fifth ward; Joseph Ernest, Sixth ward; William Buzine, Seventh ward; “William Munson” aka Seth Monell, Charles Sturgis, Eighth ward; William Whitzell, Ninth ward; Joseph Till, Jr., East Camden.
William Miller, Eighth ward; John H. Vickers and F. Morse, Twelfth ward.
Eighteen New Firemen Named
Camden Post-Telegram —
Sixteen of the Men Will Not Go on Duty Until July Next.
TWO OTHERS TO FILL VACANCIES
City Council’s Fire Committee last night named 18 new firemen. Sixteen of these men will not go on duty until July 1, next, at which time the new fire house will be ready for service, while the other two, who were named to fill vacancies, will begin duty the first of next year.
It must not be inferred that the sixteen new men will all be assigned to the new company. Experienced men from the several houses, with one or two of the new ones, will make up Company No. 5, while the rest of the raw recruits will be apportioned among the several houses.
Rollo Jones, of the First ward, and William Miller, of the Eighth ward, are the men to go on duty January 1. They fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of John Ware and Samuel Peoples.
The others selected are:
First ward—Charles Cook.
Second ward—James White, Harry Anderson.
Third ward—Samuel Sheer, Edward Finley.
Fourth ward—Martin Carrigan.
Fifth ward—Joseph Daly.
Sixth ward—Joseph Ernest.
Seventh ward—Seth Monnell, William Buzine.
Eighth ward—Charles Sturgis.
Ninth ward—S. T. Whitezell.
Tenth ward—Ephraim T. Davis.
Eleventh ward—J. Oscar Till.
Twelfth ward—J. H. Vickers, Frederick Morse.
All the appointees must pass a physical examination which will be made by Dr. W. H. Iszard.
William Hertline, connected with headquarters, has been suspended pending a trial on a charge made by Chief Elfreth. The case will be heard on Monday night.
More Firemen for Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Made Necessary by the Erection of a New Engine House
The Fire Committee of Camden City Council have appointed the following firemen: Charles Cook, James White, Harry Anderson, Samuel Sheer, Edward Finley, Martin Carrigan, Joseph Daly, Joseph Ernest, Seth Morrell, William Buzine, Charles Sturgis, Samuel T. Whitezell, Ephraim T. Davis, J. Oscar Till, J. H. Vickers, Frederick Morse, Rollo Jones and William Miller. Jones and Miller will go on duty at once, and the others on January 1, by which time it is expected the new fire house at Twelfth and Federal streets, will be completed.
The new men will be distributed among the older companies. The new company will be made up of experienced men from the other companies.
Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze
Philadelphia Inquirer —
THREE FIREMEN MET DEATH IN CAMDEN BLAZE
Trapped in Fire at the Old Sixth Regiment Armory They Perished in Flames
NINE OTHER PERSONS RECEIVED INJURIES
Three firemen were killed and nine persons injured at a fire last night which destroyed the old armory building at Bridge avenue, West and Mickle streets, Camden, causing a loss estimated at $50,000.
The dead firemen are:
GEORGE SHIELDS, 525 Kaighn avenue, member of the Kaighn avenue chemical company.
WILLIAM HILLMAN, 229 Beckett street, of the Kaighn avenue chemical company.
WILLIAM JOBES, 576 Line street, member of Engine Company No. 2.
The injured, all of whom will recover, are:
Josiah Sage, 917 South Eighth street, Kaighn avenue company, cut head and face; Seth Monnell, 744 Mt. Vernon street, Kaighn avenue company, scalp wounds; George Quinn, 516 Line street, Kaighn avenue company, cut face; Martin Carrigan, 516 Clinton street, Engine Company No. 1, lacerated face and hands; J. W. Simpson, 551 Cedar street, Engine Company No. 2, lacerations of scalp and face; James Elberson, 628 North Fourth street, Engine Company No. 4, contused wounds of the legs; William Elberson, 231 Taylor avenue, Engine Company No. 2, injured about the back; Charles Worthington, 1017 Penn street, Engine Company No. 3, internally injured; Harry Dease, a citizen, cut about the face.
The six o’clock whistles were blowing when smoke was seen issuing from the northeast corner of the building. A moment later two boys ran out of a door, one of whom notified Policeman Isaac Toy that the structure was on fire. The officers immediately turned in an alarm. In rapid succession other alarms were given, until the entire department was on the scene.
One of the first companies to arrive was the Kaighn avenue truck. As the men drove up to the scene great tongues of flame were fast eating their way through the yellow pine timbers of which the interior was constructed. The main doors at the entrance on Mickle street were burst open and the firemen entered amid a perfect shower of sparks and falling debris. In this party were the three ill-fated firemen, Dease, and Firemen Harry Haines, Joseph Ernest, George Quinn, Seth Monnell and “Joseph Gail” (actually Joseph Daley).
After great difficulty the men worked their way into the blazing building about twenty feet. Dense volumes of smoke almost suffocated them and several dropped to the floor.
Dash for the Doors
While the firemen were waiting for the water a false ceiling thirty feet above them and composed of floor boards began cracking and bending. A shout of warning was given by Dease, and he and his companions made a dash for the doors. It was impossible to see a foot before them, and all blindly groped their way to the open doors but Jobes, Shields and Hillman. That they did not come out of the building was not known for several minutes later. Then reports were circulated that they had been taken to nearby houses, but these were found to be false. Their companions then tried to work their way back to their assistance, but by this time the interior was a seething furnace.
Subsequently, when the blaze had been somewhat subdued, firemen and policemen instituted a search for the missing men. Where the latter had been there was a great pile of blackened timbers and twisted iron. After vigorous efforts this was removed.
Finding the Bodies
First there came to light Shield’s helmet, and a few feet distant his body and those of Hillman and Jobes, scorched and blackened almost beyond recognition, were found. It was then learned how they had met their deaths. Instead of going toward the open doorway they had evidently become bewildered and, turning, ran into a toilet room to which there was no outlet. There they were quickly cut off from their comrades and, becoming unconscious from the smoke, all three dropped to the floor, where death overtook them.
The bodies were carried out and taken to the Morgue.
In the meantime every portion of the structure became a mass of flames. Fed by the pine, great tongues of fire sprang into the air, across Mickle and West streets, where the dwellings were badly scorched. The families residing in these in several instances became panic-stricken and began removing their household effects. Men, women and children ran excitedly about. It is owing to the excellent work of the firemen that these structures were not destroyed.
Spectacular Blaze
Chief Elfreth quickly concluded there was no hope of saving the armory and he directed a dozen lines of hose toward the dwellings, many of which became so hot that the streams of water fairly sizzled.
The fire was a spectacular one, lighting up the heavens for miles around. Thousands of persons crowded the thoroughfares leading to the blaze, but excellent order was preserved under the direction of Acting Chief of Police Schregler, who quickly had the streets roped off and guarded by the officers.
There was considerable danger at first from falling electric wires, which spluttered among the firemen and ofttimes amidst the onlookers. These wires also fell across the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s tracks on Bridge avenue and suburban trains were stalled for over an hour. At one time the flames approached so near the passenger coaches that they had to be taken back into the yard.
Stubborn Blaze
For three hours the firemen fought the flames before they got them under control and it was not until an early hour this morning that they left the smouldering ruins.
The building was occupied by several concerns, including the Camden Bowling Alleys Company, whose loss amounted to $6000; F. G. Hitchener, wall paper, loss $1000; Sperry & Hutchinson, household articles, loss $2000; William Morgenweck, lumber, loss $500, and M. W. Taylor, theatrical scenery, loss $500.
The houses badly scorched and their occupants follow: 102 West street, John Sharwood; 104, vacant; 106, John Ackerman; Lewis Certain; 110, Richard Carpenter; 112, and 114, Daniel Mehlin; 120, Mrs. Ida Paul; 122, Mrs. Farley; 124, John Campbell; 126, Harry Chase; 416 Mickle street: John Widden; 418, Nelson Hart; 420, H. W. Wilson; 422, Jules Bosch; 424, Gardner Corson; 426, Mrs. Borquin.
The stable immediately adjoining on the west side of the armory, and belonging to C. M. Alcott, was flooded with water. At this place there were forty horses, all of which were rescued.
Formerly a Market
The destroyed building was erected in 1873, by a number of well-known Camden men, as the Farmers’ and Merchants’ Market. From the first it was not a success, and subsequently became known as the Camden Opera House. After a more or less successful season the promoters of this scheme closed the doors. In 1886 the building was purchased by the State as an armory for the old Sixth Regiment, N. G. N. J. For ten years Camden’s citizen soldiers drilled and gave balls and receptions in the building. When the regiment moved to the new armory on Haddon avenue the old structure was cut up into several rooms and had been used by many different concerns. Recently it was purchased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to make way for the elevated railroad. All the tenants had been ordered to vacate.
The origin of the fire is unknown. Incendiarism is hinted at and Mayor Ellis declared he will detail the detectives on the case to-day to make a rigid investigation.
Speaking of the matter, he said it is very peculiar that most of Camden’s fires occur about the time the firemen are at their meals. This has been the case in most every blaze of any importance in the city. The Mayor also highly commended the excellent work of the men in preventing a spread of the flames.
Wife's Murder Screams Brought Assistance
Camden Post-Telegram —
Cries of “Murder!” “Help!” and “Police!” thrilled Dauphin street, a small thoroughfare running from Line street to Division street east of Fourth street, about 6.30 o’clock on Saturday evening. In a few minutes the street was alive with excited people wondering from which house the blood-curdling screams came, as they had died away. In a few minutes, however, the piteous shrieks broke out afresh with greater shrillness than before, and were located as issuing from the house of Joseph Scharnagle at No. 811 Dauphin street.
A crowd of men and boys then scampered away in search of a policeman. Policeman Fiore Troncone, who was in the vicinity at the time in citizens’ clothes, was found. Accompanied by Fireman Joseph Daly, of the Pine street firehouse, Policeman Troncone hastened to the rescue. Fireman Daly got in the back way of Scharnagle’s dwelling and when the woman’s cries of “Murder!” again sounded out, Policeman Troncone broke in the front door. As Fireman Daly entered the house by the rear he saw Scharnagle knock his wife down with a blow in the face, and before he could repeat the blow Daly grabbed him and handed him over to Policeman Troncone. He complained of a sprained shoulder in the city jail and was taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment but nothing much was found the matter with him.
Scharnagle claimed in Police Court this morning that all his troubles were caused by his wife’s drinking habits, a charge that the latter indignantly repelled. Furthermore, she claimed she had her husband before Overseer Jefferis for non-support.
Recorder Stackhouse held Scharnagle in $300 bail for court to answer a charge of assault and battery on his wife.
Birthday Party Note
Camden Post-Telegram —
I. P. Freely, of Long Island, will be the guest of honor at the birthday party of Joseph Daly at the Back End Club house, Westville, to-morrow.
John Lack Falls Overboard
Camden Daily Courier —
JOHN LACK FALLS OVERBOARD
The only mishap that marred the celebration of the birthday anniversary of John Lack, one of the popular night watchmen at the Court House, on Sunday, when he entertained about forty of his friends at the Back End Club occurred when John tumbled overboard. Fireman Joseph Daley was the hero of the moment, for it was he who went to the rescue of the affable guest of the city.
Fireman Joe Daly Loses His Place
Camden Post-Telegram —
FIREMAN JOE DALY LOSES HIS PLACE
Pleading guilty to a charge of conduct unbecoming a member of the department, Joseph Daly, a fireman stationed at No. 1 House, was dismissed from the service last night by the Fire Committee of City Council.
Acknowledging using bad language to two women neighbors, Daly told the committee that he was provoked because they called him a bum.
When called before the committee to be informed of their action, Daly looked stunned for a few seconds, said “Thanks” and walked out. He had been in the department six years.
Kaighn Avenue Fire
Camden Post-Telegram —
A blaze that threatened to do much damage in the shoe store of Morris Erfer, 323 Kaighn avenue, was quickly extinguished by the downtown firemen early last evening. Fireman Joseph Daly happened to be passing the store when his attention was attracted by the shouts of the inmates, and running into the place he threw the burning material in the kitchen of the dwelling through the door.
Fireman William Laird was also attracted to the scene and he pulled the fire alarm, bringing the companies. After little difficulty the firemen succeeded in extinguishing the blaze. The loss will reach about $50.
Lobster Feed at Club House
Camden Daily Courier —
LOBSTER FEED AT CLUB HOUSE
Lobsters raw, lobsters fried, lobsters that had never died and all the fixin’s just like mamma used to cook were served with decided eclat to members of the Vine street fire house under the auspices of Mister Robert Brice, yesterday afternoon.
The manner in which the brave and fearless fire laddies of the uptown house punished those crimson crustaceous was a shame to relate. After the feed came the social part of the afternoon.
Fr. Elberson opened the festivities with a few well chosen words. Dan Grimes, the silver voiced tenor, better known as Carouso’s only rival, sang in a most stirring manner a song entitled “McAllister’s Coal Yard.” All present joined in the chorus of this touching ballad. It is said that this beautiful little bullet was dedicated to the Camden Daily Courier. Joe Logue then recited “Casey at the Bat,” and several other touching selections in true Irish style. Howard Currie and Joe Daly were waiters and tossed the hash about in a most extraordinary manner.
Firemen Enjoy Oyster Supper
Camden Daily Courier —
FIREMEN ENJOY OYSTER SUPPER
Boys at No. 4 Engine Co. Have Sumptuous Feast of Juicy Bivalves.
OTHER NEWS FROM UP PYNE POYNT WAY
Juicy bivalves prepared in all styles by Messrs Bob Brice and Joe Daly were last night enjoyed by the boys at No. 4 Engine Company, on Vine street near Fourth. James Walton was toastmaster.
After-dinner talks were given by Matt Tenniswood, James Neeley and Captain William W. Patterson.
The participants were: Captain W. W. Patterson, Lieutenant James Elberson, Robert Steer, Bob Brice, Ephraim Hires, Joseph Logue, Howard Curry, Joseph Daly, Freeholder James E. Walton, Matt Tenniswood, James Neeley and Adrian Bateman.
Firemen Escort Steer's Remains
Camden Daily Courier —
FIREMEN ESCORT STEER’S REMAINS
Chief Stockton Heads Big Delegation at Funeral of Lamented Colleague.
QUARTER CENTURY IN CITY’S SERVICE
With an honorary escort of sixty firemen and Fire Chiefs John A. Stockton, Peter B. Carter and Walter Browning attending his funeral, Fireman Robert B. Steer, for twenty-five years a member of the local fire department, and who died on Wednesday, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Arlington Cemetery.
Services were conducted at the Steer residence, 310 Howard street, by Rev. J. L. Surtees, pastor of State Street M. E. Church, and Rev. Isaac W. Bagley, chaplain of the department.
The pall-bearers were members of No. 4 Engine Company. They follow: Captain William W. Patterson, Robert Brice, Ephraim Hires, James Elberson, Daniel Grimes, Charles Watkins, Jr., Joseph Daly and David Logue.
The escort of firemen marched beside the hearse as far as No. 5 Engine Company. Chief John A. Stockton led the delegation. The flower designs completely enshrouded the bier. They came from people in all walks of life, who also came to pay their last respects to the lamented fire fighter.
Mr. Steer served as a fireman for almost twenty-five years, and he was one of the most popular men in the department. He was known to hundreds of people and his death has caused wide and genuine sorrow in North Camden.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Robert Steer, Jr., and a daughter, Miss Carrie Steer.
Charm Presented to Deputy Chief
Camden Daily Courier —
CHARM PRESENTED TO DEPUTY CHIEF
William Patterson Honored at Dinner Given to Members of No. 4 Engine Company.
BIG TURKEY FEED ENJOYED BY MANY
As a mark of appreciation for their splendid work while he was captain of No. 4 Engine Company, Deputy Fire Chief William Patterson last evening tendered the company members a fine turkey supper at No. 4 Engine House, Vine street near Fourth.
The caterers were Engineer Daniel Grimes, Firemen Robert Brice and Joseph Daly.
At the beginning of the banquet Capt. Charles Cook sprung a surprise when he presented the chief with a handsome watch charm of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. On the back was an inscription expressing the esteem of the members of the engine company. Chief Patterson expressed his appreciation for the gift and in a short address told the men he would always wear and cherish the gift.
Following the banquet addresses were made by Chief Peter B. Carter, Freeholder James M. Walton and Secretary Harvey Watts. Chief Carter spoke of the fellowship in the department at the present time and Freeholder Walton urged the men to be loyal. Lieutenant Joseph Logue, one of the oldest members of the company, spoke feelingly of his former captain. Then each guest was called upon and all expressed their esteem for Chief Patterson and showed their pleasure in his merited advancement.
Only one member of the company was absent, Ephraim Hires, who is ill at his home. Fireman Rollo Jones proposed a toast to former and departed members of the company and it was drunk in silence.
Gathered about the festive board were Deputy Chief William Patterson, Chief Peter B. Carter, Freeholder James M. Walton, Secretary Harvey Watts, Capt. Charles Cook, Firemen Arthur Wingate, Charles Hankins, Si Sage, Joseph Logue, Abraham Kerns, Charles Watkins, Jr., Martin Carrigan, Dollo Jones, Robert Brice, Joseph Daly, Daniel Grimes, John Miller and Frank Sheridan. The menu follows:
Oysters on Half-shell, Biscuits, Roast Turkey, Stewed Tomatoes, Green Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Cold Slaw, Olives, Coffee, After-dinner Mints, Celery, Layer Cake, Dan Grimes’ Punch, Cigars.
Final Honors for Mrs. Jos. Maxwell
Camden Post-Telegram —
FINAL HONORS FOR MRS. JOS. MAXWELL
From the residence of her husband, 620 North Third street, the funeral of Mrs. Katherine Maxwell, wife of Fire Captain Joseph Maxwell, who died on Saturday from pneumonia, was held this afternoon. Rev. Rudolph B. Brestell, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, conducted services, and interment was made in New Camden Cemetery. The pallbearers were Harry Green and William Walton, of Engine Company No. 1, of which house Mr. Maxwell was captain, and Rollo Jones and Joseph Daly, of Engine Company No. 4. The floral designs were in abundance and very beautiful. Pretty floral tokens were received from members of the Camden Fire Department and Engine Companies Nos. 1 and 4.
Fishing Trip to Fortescue
Camden Post-Telegram —
Fireman Joseph Daley, of No. 4 Engine Company, is planning a fishing trip to Fortescue.
14 Firemen Win City Promotions
Camden Daily Courier —
14 FIREMEN WIN CITY PROMOTIONS
Fortunate Members Of Department Are Being Congratulated By Friends
NEW HOUSE AT FAIRVIEW
Fourteen members of the local fire department were being congratulated today upon their promotions to higher positions in the department.
The promotions were authorized at the meeting of the fire committee of City Council last night and will take effect upon the opening of the new fire house at Yorkship Village.
Lieutenants James White, Horace Cairns, Mordecai Clark and John Vickers have been advanced to the rank of captain. Charles Watkins, Herman Kreher, John Hunt, George Hunt, James McDermott and William Miller will wear lieutenants’ chevrons. Harry Selby has been promoted to the rank of engineer, while Joseph Daley, Roy Smith and Seth Monell were made stokers.
White is to succeed William Madison, who goes on the pension list at No. 5 house, while Watkins will succeed White.
The other eleven men will form the nucleus of the force at the new house in Fairview. The hosemen and laddermen for the house have not as yet been appointed.
Many Transfers of City Firemen
Camden Daily Courier —
MANY TRANSFERS OF CITY FIREMEN
Forces At Various Stations Changed By Most Recent Orders
16 GO TO FAIRVIEW HOUSE
Recent changes in the fire department announced have provided for the transfer of twenty men and the appointment of fourteen during the week to various fire houses in the city.
Sixteen of the men were transferred and given appointments to the two new companies formed to protect Fairview and Yorkship Village. The transfers and appointments went into effect Wednesday.
The following men received transfers and appointments to Engine Company 10, one of the new companies: Horace Cairns, captain; William Miller, lieutenant; Harry Selby, engineer; Charles Gaul, stoker; Spencer Smith, H. Walker, Rocco Fanelli and H. J. Zanders, hosemen.
Truck Company 4, the other new company, at Ninth and Morgan streets, received the following men: Mordecai Clark, captain; James McDermott, lieutenant; James Durkin, driver; Frank Burt, George C. Wade, Samuel Patton, William Reynolds and Harry Hallowell.
H. F. Ferrington and H. Bomgartel, new men, were appointed to Hook and Ladder Company 1, to fill the vacancies left by James McDermott and George C. Wade.
Go to Company No. 1
The following men received appointments to Engine Company 1: Walter Carter, George Henry Johnson, Lewis D. Stevens, Rocco Tribbett and Benjamin Walters. W. Scott Franklin was transferred from Company 9 to Engine Company 1 as lieutenant. George Cattell was transferred from Company 1 to Company 5 as stoker. Joseph Daley, of Company 5, was transferred to Engine Company 2 to fill the vacancy left by Harry Selby, who was transferred to Company 10.
Anthony Valentine and David Smith were transferred to Company 3, in place of William Miller and Charles Gaul, who were transferred to Company 10.
J. Lumbago was transferred to Company 7, in place of David Smith. George Pursglove and John Hunt were transferred to Company 8. Robert Gicks was transferred from Hose and Chemical Company 2 to Company 9, in place of William Reynolds, who was transferred to Company 10.
Nelson Till was appointed to the place left vacant by Robert Gicks, of Hose and Chemical Company 2. Herman Kreher was made lieutenant of Hose and Chemical Company 2.
Pyne Poynters — Mother Died
Camden Evening Courier —
Pyne Poynters
Samuel Payne, of 200 Elm street, celebrated his thirty-fifth birthday yesterday.
The mother of Joseph Daly, engineer at Engine Company No. 2, Fifth and Arch streets, died yesterday at her home in Philadelphia.
Firemen Back
Camden Post-Telegram —
Firemen Back
Vacations are now over for Chris Moll and Joseph Daly, of No. 2 Engine Company, and George Hollins and Howard Harrington, of No. 1 Truck Company.
Moll, who has been up in Maine, where he spent his time hunting, has brought back a fine collection of deer skins.
Captain William Cassion, Howard Lorange, John Strauss and Harry Burrough leave today for their long looked for vacation, which they will spend at various points of interest.
Stroke Fatal to Fireman, As Housekeeper Seeks Aid
Camden Courier-Post —
Stroke Fatal to Fireman, As Housekeeper Seeks Aid
Joseph Daley Dies From Heart Attack in His Mantua Manor Bungalow; Woman With Lantern Ignored by Many Autoists
While Joseph Daley, veteran Camden fireman, lay dying on the floor of his home at Mantua Manor early this morning, his housekeeper stood for nearly an hour on the road nearby, frantically waving a red lantern in a vain attempt to summon aid.
When she finally succeeded in attracting the attention of Daniel Dean, of Camden, efforts fully as desperate were made to obtain the services of a physician.
When, sometime later, Dr. David Brewer of Woodbury arrived, Daley was dead. He had suffered a heart attack and had fallen, unconscious, on the floor of the kitchen.
The bungalow where Daley made his home at Mantua Manor is near the Salem pike, over which hundreds of motor cars pass each day. Daley was seized with the heart attack while preparing to retire. His housekeeper saw him fall and, terrorized, dashed from the house, snatching a red lantern as she fled.
Hysterical, she stood beside the pike, waving the lantern and screaming in an attempt to stop one of the passing cars. The spot is a lonely one. Several cars approached but the drivers, either failing to see the woman or fearing to stop in the belief that the screaming woman was a “bandit lure,” sped past.
Finally, the machine in which Dean was riding came to a halt. Widely known as a boxing timekeeper, and brother of the late Jack Dean, boxing referee, Dean was returning to Camden from Salem where he had attended a bout.
He sprang from the car and learned of the woman’s predicament. With her, he went to the house and found Daley, apparently dead, on the floor of the kitchen where he had fallen. Dean went in search of a physician. He sought in vain for more than half an hour. At length, he found Dr. Brewer, who pronounced Daley dead and said that he apparently had died instantly.
Daley was 54 years old and had been a member of the Camden Fire Department since 1905. For years he was connected with Engine Company No. 5 at Fifteenth and Federal streets. He joined Engine Company No. 2, Fifth and Arch streets, in 1920 and was assistant engineer of that unit at the time of his death.
Joseph Daley Funeral Will Be Held Monday
Camden Courier-Post —
JOSEPH DALEY FUNERAL WILL BE HELD MONDAY
The funeral of Joseph Daley, veteran Camden fireman who died suddenly at his home at Mantua Manor Thursday night will be held in funeral parlors of Mrs. George Kephart, Broadway and Roy street. Interment will be made at Evergreen cemetery.
Daley was 54 years old and had been a member of the Camden Fire Department since 1905. For years he was connected with Engine Company No. 5, Fifteenth and Federal streets. He was transferred to fire headquarters in 1920 as assistant engineer and he served in that capacity up to the time of his death.
$5125 Is Ordered Paid to Widow of Fireman
Camden Courier-Post —
$5125 IS ORDERED PAID TO WIDOW OF FIREMAN
At a brief meeting yesterday afternoon, the Camden City Commission adopted a resolution authorizing payment of $5125 in emergency notes or bonds in settlement of a pension claim to Mrs. Emma Daly, of Philadelphia, widow of Joseph T. Daly, Camden fireman, who died in 1927.
A second resolution authorizes the city to accept from the South Ward Building and Loan Association No. 2, a deed for a property on the east side of Eighth street, 20 feet north of Liberty. The city is to pay $10 for the deed on the property, which was taken for taxes recently.
The Bell Telephone Co. was permitted to transfer the telephone of Detective Joseph Carpani from his old home at 537 Washington street to his new residence at 502 Linden street.
Mrs. Emma D. Daley
Camden Courier-Post —
MRS. EMMA D. DALEY
Mrs. Emma D. Daley, 83, of 108 Ardmore ave., Westmont, died Tuesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, lived at the Westmont address 20 years and was the widow of Joseph Daley.
Surviving are a son, Walter, Audubon; one grandson and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a. m. in a funeral home at 402 White Horse pike, Haddon Heights, where friends may call Sunday night. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.