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Patrick M. Mulvihill

Camden and Oaklyn Restaurateur

Introduction

Patrick Michael Mulvihill was a well known bar owner in Camden around the time of World War I. He operated a bar known as the Broadway House at 1001 Broadway, the corner of Broadway & Walnut Street, for 15 years before moving to Oaklyn NJ, where operated Mulvihill’s Grill at 1204 White Horse Pike.

Patrick M. Mulvihill passed away on October 21, 1936, after taking sick in December of the previous year. He was buried in King of Prussia PA.

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SIXTY-NINE INDICTED BY GRAND JURORS IN FINAL PRESENTMENT

Camden Courier-Post

‘Polack Joe’ Devon Charged With Manslaughter in G.O.P. Club Slaying

‘MOSE FLANNERY’ NAMED

Camden Courier-Post article about grand jury indictments, part 1 Camden Courier-Post article about grand jury indictments, part 2 Camden Courier-Post article about grand jury indictments, part 3 Camden Courier-Post article about grand jury indictments, part 4

‘Polack Joe’ Deven Charged With Manslaughter in G.O.P. Club Slaying — ‘Mose Flannery’ Named

Sixty-nine indictments, including that of Joseph “Polack Joe” Devon for manslaughter, were presented to Judge Samuel M. Shay today, returned to the court by the Camden county grand jury.

Devon was indicted in the death of Joseph Cimini, also known as Gannon, 31 years old, 1391 Ellsworth street, Philadelphia. Cimini was killed in the Sixth Ward Republican Club, 908 Broadway, on January 21. Devon was released under $2,000 bail.

The grand jurors will be dismissed next Tuesday, when the April grand jury is sworn in.

Another manslaughter indictment presented yesterday is that against George Fein, Waterford, as a result of an automobile accident on White Horse pike at Waterford, on July 10. Fein’s automobile ran and killed Anthony Dentino, of Waterford.

Joseph “Mose” Flannery, Eighth ward political worker, faces three indictments. He is charged with assault with intent to kill and assault and battery, carrying weapons unlawfully and attempted murder on December 27.

Gypsies Named

Flannery also is at liberty on bail as a material witness to the fatal shooting of Cimini by “Polack Joe” Devon.

Three gypsies, members of a band which was reported to have hypnotized Black Horse and White Horse pike residents out of money last November, were indicted for larceny and receiving stolen goods. They are Frances Gee, 1150 South Tenth street, Philadelphia, on complaint of Albert Bennett, 173 Potter street, Haddonfield; Mary Doe, Philadelphia, on complaint of Patrick Mulvihill, White Horse pike, Oaklyn; and Mary Stevenson, Philadelphia, on complaint of Thomas P. Wilson, Blenheim.

George Zimmerman, of Mechanic street, faces trial on a charge of unlawful possession of explosives. He was arrested February 3 after he and a companion staggered into Cooper Hospital and blamed their injuries on the “phantom sniper.” It was later discovered by detectives that the men had been preparing nitroglycerin which exploded.

Patrick M. Mulvihill Dies at Oaklyn Home

Camden Courier-Post

Patrick M. Mulvihill obituary from Camden Courier-Post

Patrick Michael Mulvihill, 68, well known as a restaurateur and saloon proprietor in Camden and Oaklyn, died yesterday at his home, 1204 White Horse pike, Oaklyn, after being ill since December. Mr. Mulvihill was the proprietor of Mulvihill’s Grill and White Horse pike, in Oaklyn. Prior to opening the Oaklyn establishment, he conducted the Broadway House, at Broadway and Walnut street, Camden, for 13 years.

He was a member of Camden Chapter, No. 8, Order of Hibernians, and Nest No. 107, Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Stetham, of Audubon; two sons, Michael J., Joseph, Francis and John W., and three grandchildren.

Mass will be said at 10 a. m. Saturday at the residence. High requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. St. Aloysius Church, Oaklyn. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, King of Prussia.

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