Introduction
ROBERT B. BRICE was born in August of 1869. Little is known of his early life although he may have been related to Richard A. Brice, a commission merchant who resided on Cooper Street in the 1890s, and William Brice, who was also in business in Camden in the 1890s and 1900s. Robert Brice first appears in City Directories in 1890, living at 57 York Street, initially as a carder, then as a laborer, and finally as a driver. A Robert Brice is on record of marrying a Fannie Stretch in Camden on May 18, 1890, and is noted in October of 1890 as attending the wedding of Addie Stretch and William Patton, with Fannie Stretch, although she attended under her maiden name. This may or may not have been the Robert Brice that this narrative is concerned with, as the wedding and the Stretch family were of South Camden, and Robert Brice was living in North Camden.
If this is the marriage in question it did not last, although I have found no record regarding Fannie Stretch Brice’s death, while the scandal of divorce or annulment would have interfered with events in Robert Brice’s life later in the 1890s. After an interlude of a couple of years, Robert Brice reappeared in City Directories in 1896, again living at 57 York Street.
Our Robert Brice, however, was not one who was going to let grass grow under his feet and he did involve himself in politics in the First Ward, where he lived. He was an active member of the First Ward Republican Club. Among his close associates were Jacob Gnang, Harry Steer, Samuel Steer, John Opfer, Jacob H. Leon, Albert Keyser, and Charles T. Tway. He would remain involved with Republican politics throughout his life.
On October 5, 1898 Robert B. Brice married Mary Baird Robinson. She was the niece of businessman and political leader David Baird Sr., who was then Sheriff of Camden County. He was also the head of the Republican Party in Camden County and would be appointed to succeed Gen. William J. Sewell as U.S. Senator from New Jersey upon Sewell’s death in 1901. The Brices lived at 611 North 9th Street until 1903, and are recorded at 410 North 7th Street from 1906 through 1918. Shortly before the 1920 Census Mr. and Mrs. Brice moved to 211 Elm Street.
From 1902 to 1904 Robert B. Brice served as constable, a position that came under the supervision of the County Sheriff. On June 13, 1910 Robert B. Brice and nine other men were appointed to the Camden Fire Department. They began serving on July 1, 1910. During his career with the department, he served with Engine Company 4, Engine Company 6, and finally with Engine Company 2. He had been promoted to engineer in 1915 while serving with Engine Company 4.
While driving to a state political rally in July of 1929, Robert B. Brice was involved in a traffic accident that left him and four other people, all related to the Baird family, injured.
Robert B. Brice was still serving with the Camden Fire Department when he died of a heart attack while visiting his brother-in-law, city plumbing inspector Augustus Robinson, on July 28, 1930. Well known and liked in Camden, Robert B. Brice’s funeral was attended by almost one thousand people, including forty members of Camden Lodge 111, Loyal Order of Moose, of which he had been a member. His wife joined him in 1951.
Matters in a Social Way
Camden Daily Courier —
A Wedding on Locust Street.
The Alpha Club Entertains Its Lady Friends—Mrs. West’s Birthday Party.
One of the largest and most fashionable weddings of late was performed at the residence of the bride’s father, William Stretch, 648 Locust street last evening. At an early hour the guests began to arrive, and at nine o’clock the bride entered the parlor, arrayed in a blue cloth dress, and followed by the groom in full evening dress. Rev. H. N. Cheeseman united the couple, Mr. William Patton and Miss Addie Stretch, as man and wife, after which congratulations followed and the party sat down to a splendid repast provided for the occasion. After supper Mr. and Mrs. Patton started on a wedding tour to the upper part of the State amid a shower of rice. Among those present were Joseph Patton and wife, William Stretch and wife, Joseph Patton, Jr., and wife, William Kass and wife, Henry Frebe and wife, Robert Brice and Miss Fannie Stretch, John Stretch and Miss Annie Brown, Harry and Willie Stretch, Miss Emma Stretch, John Wagner and Katie Genther, Edmund Alff and wife, Mary Genther, Annie Sack, Mary Kass, Susan Bassett, Josephine Green, Elwood Campbell, Fannie Gutzlaff.
First Ward Republicans
Camden Post —
Election of Officers, Ball, and New Year’s Presentation.
The First Ward Republican Club elected the following officers last night: President, Harry T. Walker; vice presidents, John H. Tway, James Elbertson, Wm. C. Ford, J. W. Kinsey, John Leeds; treasurer, Albert E. Keyser; recording secretary, D. P. Williams; assistant sec., J. J. Lindrod; corresponding secretary, H. H. Bissby; Financial Secretary, Wm. Hand; Assistant, John Tway; Board of Trustees, Jacob Gnang, Charles Tway, David Simpson, George Tash, Wm. Mattix, J. Lindroy, Jacob Leon, John Offer, Robert Brice.
The club will hold their regular meeting of next week on Thursday evening instead of Monday (New Year’s Eve), on which their first annual masquerade ball takes place. On New Year’s Day the club will present to the best dressed New Year’s club passing their club rooms, Keyser’s Hall, Point and York streets, a handsome silver pitcher, which is now on exhibition in the window of Roberts’ hat store, at Third and Federal streets. The contest will take place from 10 a. m. until 5 p. m.
Camden Daily Telegram — January 2, 1895
The First Ward Republican Club made a big success of their first annual ball, which was given at Kayser Hall Monday night. There were seventy-five couples on the grand march. The crowd in attendance was a jolly one and seemed to have a good time. All the arrangements were perfectly carried out by Robert Brice, grand conductor; Frank Ketchum, conductor; S. Steer, J. W. Kinsey, James Lee, floor managers; C. E. Paris, C. Tway, Wm. Welch, H. Steer, H. T. Walker, John Opfer, Jacob Leon, Wm. McLane, Geo. Tash, James Toes, D. Simpson, D. P. Williams, Wm. Mattix, H. H. Bisby, Jos. Smith, committee of arrangements.
Camden Daily Telegram — January 2, 1896
At a recent meeting of the First Ward Republican Club the following officers were elected: President, Jacob Gnang; vice presidents, C. T. Tway and William Walters; recording secretary, Harry Walters; financial secretary, D. P. Williams; corresponding secretary, J. H. Leon; treasurer, Albert E. Keyser; trustees, Charles T. Tway, Jacob H. Leon, Harry Domnitz, Robert Brice, Samuel Steer.
First Warders Make Nominations
Camden Daily Courier —
The following nominations were made last evening at the meeting of the First Ward Republican Club for officers for the term commencing January next: President, Jacob Gnang; Vice President, Charles C. Scherf and Harry Steer; Recording Secretary, Samuel Bennett; Financial Secretary, H. Myllroie; Corresponding Secretary, Jacob H. Leon; Treasurer, Albert E. Kayser; Trustees, Samuel Steer, Thomas Bardsley, Joseph Cunningham, Robert Brice and Philip Schmid.
Camden Daily Courier — October 6, 1898
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The many friends of Robert B. Brice will join in extending hearty congratulations in view of his marriage Wednesday evening to Miss Mamie Baird Robinson, niece of Sheriff Baird. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Spooner.
The many friends of Robert B. Brice will join in extending hearty congratulations in view of his marriage Wednesday evening to Miss Mamie Baird Robinson, niece of Sheriff Baird. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Spooner.
Heroism of a Constable
Camden Daily Courier —
Robert Brice Picked Up a Blazing Child and Ripped the Clothing from Its Back.
Dress Ignited From Fire on Lot
To the heroism and presence of mind of Constable Robert Brice, of the Second ward, little five year old Mamie Straub can thank her lucky stars she is alive to-day. The child’s parents reside at 318 Taylor avenue. Yesterday she was amusing herself making a fire in a kettle on the lots in the rear of her home when the flames communicated to her clothes. In an instant almost, she was ablaze. Constable Brice was delivering ice at the time and seeing the child’s peril he propped the cake with a crash and rushed to her rescue. His coat was on his wagon and he could not snuff out the blaze. Heroic action was imperative and Brice was equal to the occasion. Catching the child by the arm with one hand, with the other he ripped her blazing dress completely off her back. So quickly was it done that the child’s body was barely burned and she ran screaming into her mother’s arms unscathed.
Brice sustained painful burns in performing the brave act, the hair on his right arm being singed off. It was fortunate he was about for if he had not it is very probable that the child would have been fatally burned.
Camden Post-Telegram — July 1, 1904
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Joseph G. Smith was elected constable to succeed Robert Brice, who has failed to qualify. A resolution was passed authorizing...
Joseph G. Smith was elected constable to succeed Robert Brice, who has failed to qualify. A resolution was passed authorizing…
Ice Wagon Horse Ran Away
Camden Evening Courier —
The big husky team that draws Constable Bob Brice’s American Ice Company’s wagon about North Camden, furnished the vicinity of Fifth and Federal streets with some excitement this noon. The ice steeds were masticating their noon-day lunch, when suddenly a Haddonfield car shot by, and without even leaving their address they shot down Federal street, taking the tongue of the wagon with them. Excited shouts and cries of “Stop it!” went up but the horses clattered on. At Fourth they turned the corner, but at Arch street were bravely stopped by a farmer, an unknown hero, just as an old decrepit woman and a little girl who had her by the hand crossed the street.
Committee Named Ten New Firemen
Camden Daily Courier —
Increase Provides for Installation of New Company, No. 7.
Others Advanced to Meet Changes
City Council’s Fire Committee last night made provision for the installation of Engine Company No. 7 by the appointment of ten new members of the department. Some of the new appointees will be assigned to the new company, which will be located at Tenth street and Kaighn avenue, and the rest of the complement will be made up of experienced fire fighters. The company goes into service July 1. The men appointed last night are:
First Ward—H. L. Curry, Jr.
Second Ward—Robert Brice.
Third Ward—Clarence Madden.
Fourth Ward—William Cason.
Fifth Ward—William Laird.
Sixth Ward—George Boone.
Seventh Ward—Edward Simpson.
Eighth Ward—John McTaggart.
Ninth Ward—Roy Smith.
Tenth Ward—J. Ora Burris.
The committee also made provision for the superior officers of the company by advancing present members of the department. William Buzine was made engineer, Thomas Nichols was elected captain, Joseph Maxwell was chosen lieutenant, Daniel Smith and Arthur Wingate were advanced to stokers and Newton Ash was promoted to extra engineer. Henry Knowles was made houseman for the new company.
The men advanced last night will not necessarily be assigned to No. 7, and the matter of placing them will be disposed of at a later meeting.
Mighty Gunning Trio
Camden Daily Courier —
Three noble and blue-blooded residents of this here end of the town have returned from a gunning expedition down along the Delaware bay, where they were fortunate to bring down a good mess of reedles, also making a mess of the trip. Sharley Oler, Sam Palmer and Bob Brice are the three perpetrators of this awful calamity. The story runs that they brought down several birds and started for the train. They stopped off some place, but just where we ain’t sure. Well, anyway, they missed the train and were forced to go to the Pennsy shore and take a train back to the City of Brotherly Love.
Some pesky rube in that forsaken burg is enjoyin’ a feast of reedles this week, while the bird hunting trio are nursing soreheads and contaminated tempers, what’er that means.
Good Gunning on Big Timber Creek
Camden Post-Telegram —
Robert Brice, an expert with the rifle, an enthusiast from the Northeast, has been spending several days enjoying the hunting sport on the marshes of Big Timber Creek, and he is meeting with great success, having bagged a number of railbirds.
Lobster Feed at Club House
Camden Daily Courier —
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 —
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 —
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, 810 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.
Camden Evening Courier — January 29, 1915
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Robert Brice, of the First ward, was elected to succeed the late Fireman Robert Steer, of Engine Company No. 4.
Robert Brice, of the First ward, was elected to succeed the late Fireman Robert Steer, of Engine Company No. 4.
Latest Doings in Northeast Section
Camden Post-Telegram —
Game Warden Closely Watching for Non-Residents Who Violate Laws.
Jit Will Run from Here to Bridgeton
Ephraim Hires and Robert Brice, two Northeast enthusiasts, are getting in readiness for a gunning trip for the first week of the opeing season, their destiation to be in the neighborhood of Sibbitt’s Landing. Philadelphians will not be as numerous, as in previous years, on our own New Jersey grounds, on account of being required to pay $10.50 for a non-resident gunners’ license. Each year hundreds have been coming from over the Delaware River to enjoy the sport, but things are different now, which will make better shooting for resident sportsmen. Some few many produce the necessary funds for the privilege of patroling the State in quest of reed and rail birds. But, ye violators, be on your guard, lest Game Warden Charles W. Folker, of the Northeast, doesn’t get on to “your game.” He will be on the talent, and, if caught, you will be obliged to pay a heavy fine.
Charm Presented to Deputy Chief
Camden Daily Courier —
William Patterson Honored at Dinner Given to Members to 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, Dolio 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.
Camden Daily Courier — April 7, 1922
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A lengthy argument over the question of preparing stewed snapper occupied the attention of the members of Engine Company No. 6, Front and Linden streets, today. Robert Brice and Abraham Kern insisted that the tail be cut off to bleed the snapper, while Captain Johnny Lutz was just as certain that the head be cut off. The controversy was settled by doing both, and the resultant snapper dinner was thoroughly enjoyed.
Upset of Auto Hurts Five on Sea Girt Trip
Camden Courier-Post —
Camden Delegates on Way to Larson Reception Meet With Accident Near Freehold; 4 of Injured Kin of David Baird, Jr.
Freehold, Aug. 1.—Five Camden delegates on their way to attend a reception to Governor Larson at Sea Girt today were injured when the automobile in which they were riding overturned on the Hightstown road, two miles from here.
All the injured are residents of Camden. They left the home of David Baird, Jr., this morning to join 3000 Republicans from Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland counties at the governor’s reception.
The most seriously injured is Mrs. Catherine Kaighn, 42, of 411 Chambers avenue.
She was taken to a Freehold hospital suffering from cuts on the left elbow, ear and knee, and possibly a dislocated left shoulder. An X-ray is to be taken to determine the seriousness of her injuries.
Mrs. Kaighn is the mother of Policeman John Kaighn, who is chauffeur for Mayor Price. She is also the mother of Misses Edna, Mary and Edith Kaighn.
Others who were injured are:
Mrs. Emma Miles, of Forty-fourth street and Westfield avenue, cuts on arms and face.
Robert B. Brice, of 211 Elm street, driver of the car, cuts on the scalp.
Mrs. Alice Peak, 84 Cooper street, severe bruises and cuts of the left ear, left elbow and leg.
Mrs. Mary Brice, wife of Robert Brice, suffered slight cuts of the neck and hands.
All the injured were treated at the Freehold Hospital.
Mrs. Miles is employed as a recording clerk in the office of the Camden county clerk.
All of the injured with the exception of Mrs. Miles are related to David Baird Jr., Republican political leader of Camden county.
The accident is said to have taken place when Brice tried to pass another automobile. As he swung ahead of the car a truck was seen coming in the opposite direction. In trying to steer out of the path of the truck the car was overturned twice.
All of the injured were pulled from beneath the wrecked automobile by A. R. Clark, of 442 Trenton avenue, Camden, and Elmer Radcliffe, of 33 Crescent boulevard, Collingswood.
When Mr. Baird was notified of the accident at Sea Girt he immediately jumped into his car and went to the hospital at Freehold. Later he got in touch with relatives in this city and informed them he would see that all the injured are returned to this city tonight.
Quintet in Crash Near Hightstown
Camden Courier-Post —
A caravan of 25 automobiles followed the buses to Sea Girt. Five Camden motorcycle policemen cleared the way to the county line in Pennsauken township, then returned.
Anxiety over the accident to the car of Robert Brice, which overturned two miles from Freehold on the Hightstown-Freehold road, was relieved when word was received from the Freehold hospital that none of the five persons injured, four of them relatives of David Baird, Jr., was critically hurt.
Brice has been driving trucks for the fire department for many years. He told Congressman Charles A. Wolverton that it was his first serious accident.
Mr. and Mrs. Wolverton showed rare presence of mind when they went to the aid of the victims. They lost no time in removing them to the hospital, four in Mr. Wolverton’s car and one in the automobile of Surrogate Donahue, of Monmouth county.
Mrs. Wolverton, a graduate of Women’s Medical College, Philadelphia, helped Dr. Reynolds, of the Freehold hospital, dress the wounds of the injured.
The four Baird relatives, were Mrs. Mary Kane, 42, of 411 Chambers avenue, cuts on the left hand; Robert B. Brice, 211 Elm street, driver of the car, injuries to the legs and body; Mrs. Alice Peak, 804 Cooper street, eleven stitches in arm, and injuries to body and face, and Mrs. Mary Brice, wife of Robert, slight hands and neck cuts. The fifth victim was Mrs. Emma Miles, Forty-fourth street and Westfield avenue, recording clerk in the office of the Camden county clerk, who is believed to have been injured internally.
Mrs. Peak and Mrs. Miles were taken last night to the Baird home. Mrs. Miles had improved enough today, however, to go to her own home.
First Ward G.O.P. Club to Aid Needy at Xmas
Camden Courier-Post —
The First Ward Republican Executive Committee under the direction of Robert Brennen, county committeeman, and Samuel Payne, freeholder, has opened a campaign for funds to be used to purchase Christmas baskets, toys and coal for the needy of the ward.
The goal has been set at $500. A card party is being arranged by Mrs. Robert Brice, of 200 Elm street, a member of the women’s club.
The organization distributed 40 baskets to poor families last year and expect to give 100 this Christmas. They are given to anyone in need regardless of politics.
R. B. Brice Falls Dead; Was Camden Firemen
Camden Courier-Post —
Robert B. Brice, 60, Camden city fireman, fell dead from heart disease yesterday afternoon in front of the home of his brother-in-law, Gus H. Robinson, 318 Elm street.
Brice, attached to fire company No. 2, Fifth and Arch streets, lived at 211 Elm street. He was on his way to visit Robinson, who is city plumbing inspector, when he died.
Brice had served 20 years as a Camden fireman and was eligible for pension July 1.
He had been in ill health since figuring in an automobile accident last Summer at Sea Girt when the car he was driving overturned.
Brice is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary B. Brice, a niece of the late U. S. Senator David Baird, Sr.
Firemen Honor Brice at Funeral Rites Here
Camden Courier-Post —
A year ago Robert B. Brice, a city fireman, and members of his family were injured in an automobile accident near Freehold while enroute to Sea Girt.
Yesterday Brice was buried. He fell dead of heart disease Monday. He had never fully recovered from his injuries.
Among those at the funeral services was United States Senator David Baird, a first cousin by marriage of the dead fireman. Brice’s widow, Mary B. Robinson Brice, is a niece of the senator’s father, the late U. S. Senator David Baird.
A fire truck was necessary to carry the flowers from the home, 211 Elm street, to Harleigh cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Addison B. Collins, Audubon, a former temporary pastor of First Presbyterian Church, of which Brice was a member.
Pallbearers consisted of D. B. Robinson, David Baird Robinson, John J. Robinson, John Robinson and Gustavus H. Robinson, brothers-in-law and cousins; Fire Captain Charles Cook, Samuel Herron, also a fireman, and Albert McCoy, retired Atlantic City fireman. A delegation of firemen attended the services.
Nearly a thousand persons viewed the body Wednesday. Forty members of Camden Lodge of Moose, of which Brice was a member, conducted the lodge ritual.
Brice, who was 60, was attached to Company No. 2, Fifth and Arch streets, and was eligible for a pension July 1, but had declared his intention of remaining in the department.
Mary Brice Rites Set for Friday at W. Collingswood
Camden Courier-Post —
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Baird Robinson Brice, 74, will be held Friday at 2 p. m. in the residence of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. David B. Robinson, 1110 Collings avenue, West Collingswood. Burial will be in Harleigh cemetery under the direction of Frank J. Leonard, Camden funeral director. Friends may call at the residence tonight. The family requested that flowers be omitted.
Mrs. Brice, a native of Camden and resident of North Camden until six months ago when she moved to the Collings avenue address, died Monday night after she had been stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage.
She was the widow of Robert B. Brice, an engineer with No. 4 Engine Company of the Camden fire department, a niece of the late U. S. Senator David Baird Sr. and a cousin of former U. S. Senator David Baird Jr.
Also surviving are her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Robinson, of the Collings avenue address, and two brothers, David Baird Robinson, of 21 East Narberth terrace, West Collingswood, former Camden county treasurer, and Gustavus H. Robinson, former Camden city plumbing inspector for 42 years, who now residing at Princeton, N. C.