Rollo Jones
Rollo Jones
ROLLO RICHARD JONES was born on February 3, 1879 in New Jersey. When the census was taken on June 5, 1900 he was living with his new wife Fannie at 109 North 2nd Street, the home of her father, Samuel S. Elfreth. Samuel S. Elfreth was the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Camden until his retirement in 1913. On June 13, 1900, only eight days later, Rollo and Fannie Jones turn up in the same census at 226 Benson Street. Rollo Jones then was working for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a fireman. On December 3, 1904 he was appointed to the Camden Fire Department, and reported for duty the following day. He served Ladder Company 1 until January 16, 1909 when he was sent to Engine Company 6. Newly-appointed firefighter Samuel Harring replaced Rollo Jones at Ladder 1.
By 1910, Rollo and Fannie Jones, along with their daughter Catherine and former Chief Elfreth were living at 638 State Street in North Camden. By September of 1918 he was then serving as a captain with Engine Company 4 on Vine Street. The family was still on State Street as late as 1920.
By the time the 1927 Camden City Directory was published, Rollo and Fannie Jones had moved to 547 York Street. In April of 1928 Rollo Jones was promoted to Battalion Chief, replacing George B. Wade, who had retired. He was then living at 536 York Street. Prior to his appointment as battalion chief Rollo Jones had also served as an instructor at the department’s fire school. He was serving at Engine Company 9 in East Camden at the time of his promotion. Upon his promotion Chief Jones was sent to Engine Company 3.
Fannie Jones appears to have passed away shortly after the 1928 Camden City Directory was compiled. Rollo Jones soon remarried. The 1929 Directory shows that he had remarried. His new wife, the former Mrs. Clemence Lindley Jones, was the widow of Walter Benjamin Gray, who had served with the Camden Fire Department from 1920 through 1923, and who had passed away on January 21, 1924.
Last a resident of 547 York Street, Rollo Jones passed away on April 3, 1940 and was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Clemence Jones is not listed in the 1943 Camden City Directory.
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, 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.
Blue Jackets Fight Flames in Lumber Yard
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Fully Equipped They Push Off From Cruiser Etruria to the Jersey Shore
BATTLED WITH BLAZE IN THEIR BARE FEET
Mayor Sends Letter to Commander David—Baird’s Big Plant Scene of Disastrous Conflagration
One hundred sailors from the Italian cruiser Etruria, now lying in the Delaware river, off Race street, materially assisted the Camden firemen yesterday afternoon in preventing a fire from destroying the plant of David Baird & Co., foot of Pearl street. While the flames did damage to the extent of $50,000, there would have been a much heavier loss but for the excellent work of the bluejackets.
It was shortly after 1 o’clock when the flames were discovered in the engine room by Howard Mulford. His efforts to extinguish the tiny blaze proved futile. In a few minutes the fire had eaten its way through the inflammable wooden structure and the long, red tongues had communicated with the spar shed. From this they leaped about twenty feet into the saw and planing mill. All these structures were blazing fiercely when the Camden firemen responded to a general alarm.
Italian Jackies Busy
It was at this juncture that a hundred white-capped sailors in command of Lieutenant Alyjgina Guardsumarsina made their landing at the Pearl street wharf in Camden. They were assembled by a bugler and with hand axes, hose and other apparatus they sallied forth to combat the flames which were fast eating their way through the extensive yard of the plant.
Many of the bluejackets were barefooted, but none of these stopped when burning timbers were encountered. They rushed through flame and smoke with all the vim and ardor that characterize the sailor when in action.
Attacked Blazing Planks
There was a huge lumber pile that stood near a shed that contained several hundred thousand feet of valuable timber. When the flames communicated with this the sailors, summoned by the bugler, made an attack on the great long blazing planks. Like veritable trojans they worked, running up to the flames with their axes and knocking the timbers in all directions.
The smoke was dense enough to make even the professional fire fighters seek cover, but the men from the Etruria stood their ground and managed to save much of the timber.
Hands and Feet Scorched
For over two hours they continued in service. Surgeon De Silvestor, with an assistant, had a busy time attending the burned feet and hands and scorched faces of his compatriots. They had a typical Red Cross outfit with them and when they had ended their work there was little left of the tape and liniments.
It was only after the fire was practically extinguished that Lieutenant Guardsumarsina gathered his men about him and returned to the Etruria. There were several thousand persons on the surrounding wharves and buildings and these gave three lusty cheers when the valiant sons of Italy left for the cruiser.
Fire a Scorcher
The fire was an extremely fierce one, fed as it was by thousands of feet of choice timber. Firemen Harry Green and Rollo Jones, of No. 1 Truck Company, were overcome by the intense heat, but they were quickly revived, the former by the Italian surgeon. Fireman John Lutz and Policeman George Kappel had severely burned hands treated by Surgeon De Silvestor also.
David Baird, Jr., a member of the firm, said he approximated the damage done at about $50,000. All the buildings and machinery were insured. The structures burned included a spar shed, 60 by 100 feet; planing mill, 40x100 feet, and a large lumber shed. About 4,000,000 feet of timber was in the yard, but much of this was saved through the good work of the sailors and the Camden firemen.
The Philadelphia tugboat Stokley also rendered excellent service when the fire was at its height.
It is not definitely known how the fire originated, but it is believed to have been caused by a spark generated by the engine.
Mayor Charles H. Ellis and many city and county officials were interested witnesses of the fire and the manner in which the Italian sailors and the firemen fought the flames. Mayor Ellis said the bluejackets were deserving of much praise for their aid, which came unsolicited but nevertheless at an opportune moment.
Mayor Thanks Sailors
Directly after the fire Mayor Ellis sent the following letter of appreciation to Captain Pericoli, of the Etruria:
Mayor’s Office,
Camden, N. J., June 17, 1907.
Captain Riccard Pericoli,
Commander Italian Cruiser Etruria,
Philadelphia, Pa.Dear Sir: On behalf of the people of Camden I express to you my hearty and sincere thanks for the efficient and heroic service rendered today by members of your crew at the disastrous fire on the river front of Camden.
I was on the scene within a few minutes after the alarm was sounded and personally observed the splendid work performed by your men. Although from a faraway country and total strangers to the city their show of bravery and zeal was equally as commendatory as that exhibited by those whose duty it is to protect life and property, and I was thrilled by their fearlessness and daring.
The thousands of people attracted to the scene of the fire was a unit in their praise for the assistance rendered by your crew, and I request that you convey to the brave boys of the Etruria my sincere appreciation and thanks for their magnificent work.
Very respectfully,
CHARLES H. ELLIS, Mayor.
“That’s My Place”
While the fire was at its height a ferryboat was making its way to Philadelphia. Both the forward and stern rails were crowded with passengers watching the flames, which made a brilliant picture, mirrored as they were in the water.
“I wonder whose place is burning?” remarked a man in the crowd, addressing the man standing by his side.
“That’s my place” was the quiet rejoinder of the person asked, as he walked away. That man was David Baird, the owner of the saw mill in which the fire started.
Three Hurt During Test of Fire Hose
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Escaping the grasp of several firemen, a hose being tested at Front and Linden streets, Camden, yesterday whirled about like a great serpent and as a result Fireman Rollo Jones, aged 36 years, of 658 State street, and David Bakley, aged 35 years, of 531 Roberts street, of No. 6 Engine Company, and Anna May Lander, aged 5 years, of 325 North Front street, were taken to Cooper Hospital. Jones had a hole knocked in his leg, Bakley nearly had an eye put out and the little girl’s legs were injured.
The hose was attached to a high-pressure main in Camden’s fire district. The force was so great that the nozzle whirled about as though a thing alive. Jones and Bakley were knocked down and then rolled over and over by the powerful stream. Swishing around, the stream struck the crowd, which scattered in every direction, all escaping except the little girl.
While the hose wiggled and bounced about several firemen endeavored to get it under control. It was only after they had been knocked about like tenpins that they succeeded in holding the nozzle and preventing further damage.
After the excitement had somewhat abated it was announced the test was a success.
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, 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 —
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.
Six Camden Firemen Quit for Better Jobs
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Higher Wages Lure Members of the Force to the Local Shipyard
High wages paid at shipyards is proving a big lure to the members of the Camden Fire Department, resignations of six laddies being presented to the Fire Committee of City Council yesterday by Chief Carter. The men quitting to become shipbuilders are Louis Neuman, George H. Pursglove, Roy De Haven, Julius Hubert, Harry W. Stone and Joseph Sparks. Their places were filled by the appointment of Robert Knox, Allen Palmer, Clarence Pursglove, Anthony Paradise, Harry B. Maxwell and Robert Welsh. Lieutenant Walter Mertz was made a captain to succeed Samuel Whitzell, deceased, and Horace Kerns was made a lieutenant. A contract was awarded to the American-La France Engine Company for a new motor engine. The price is $10,000.
Rescue 5 Persons at Camden Fire
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Paralyzed Woman and Three Children Carried From Burning Apartment House
Captain of Engine Company Overcome by Smoke Found Unconscious in Hall
Five persons, an unconscious fire captain, a paralyzed woman and three little children, were carried to safety shortly before 9 o’clock yesterday morning when fire gutted the third floor of the apartment house at 417 Vine street. David Baird Robinson, an assistant deputy surrogate, braved the flames and smoke to carry the sick woman and children to the street. Mr. Robinson lives on Larch street directly back of the Vine street apartment. Seeing smoke pouring from the third floor apartment occupied by the family of Winston Pickel, he hurried to the house and was informed that Mrs. Anna Mosley, 72 years old, was helpless in her bed from paralysis. Making his way to her room Robinson carried Mrs. Mosley down the smoke-filled stairs. Returning to the third floor, he found three little children in the apartment of William Carey, sleeping in one bed. Placing them in a blanket he carried them down stairs, and gave them in care of neighbors.
Leading his men up on the stairs with a line of hose, Captain Rollo Jones, of No. 6 Engine Company, was overcome by smoke on the second floor. Fellow firemen stumbled over his unconscious form and he was carried to the street by Captain William Mertz, of No. 1 Engine Company. Captain Jones and Mrs. Mosley were taken to Cooper Hospital. For a time Jones was in a serious condition, but was finally revived through the liberal use of oxygen. Jones was overcome in spite of the fact that he was wearing a smoke mask. The fire was caused by an over-heated hot plate and gutted the third floor of 417 and badly damaged the top floor of the house at 415. Household effects owned by William E. Curtis, E. F. Crane, B. E. Lane and William Carey, occupants of their apartments, were damaged by smoke and water. The apartments are owned by J. W. Young and the loss is placed at $3,000.
Captain Robert Gick
Camden Courier-Post —
Tolling fire bells and drooping flags on East Camden engine houses accompanied the funeral this afternoon of Captain Robert Gick, late commander of Engine Company No. 9 at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. Sixty firemen under Captain Rollo Jones escorted the funeral cortege from the residence at 928 North Twenty-sixth street past Engine Company No. 11 at Twenty-seventh street and Hayes avenue and thence to Engine Company No. 9 at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. The bells tolled as the procession of firemen passed the firehouses. Following the hearse to the place of interment in Harleigh Cemetery were two motor cars laden with flowers. Among the floral remembrances were a Maltese cross six feet high from the Firemen’s Benevolent Association and a broken circle from the East Camden firemen.
Promoted Firemen Take Posts Today
Camden Courier-Post —
Lennox Deputy Chief; Eight Others Elevated as Captains Here
A new deputy chief, a battalion chief and eight new senior and junior captains will assume their posts today in the fire department. The men were promoted yesterday afternoon along with the announcement of eleven new appointments of firemen, who will go into service April 15. The new deputy chief, John H. Lennox, now is second in command when his platoon is on duty. He was acting deputy since the naming of Thomas Nicholas as chief two years ago. The new battalion chief is Rollo Jones. Jones succeeds George B. Wade, who retired January 1. Junior captains advanced to senior captains, with salaries increased to $2,400, are William H. Harring, Truck Company No. 1, Clarence Madden, Engine Company No. 6 and George Hunt, Engine Company No. 7. The new junior captains advanced from the ranks, with new salaries of $2,290 a year, are David Ellis, driver for Chief Nicholas for nine years, George Saunders, hoseman of Engine Company No. 9; Eli Hunt, driver of Engine Company No. 3, and William Van Pfefferie, hoseman, Engine Company No. 1. All the promotions were from the civil service eligible list. The captains will be assigned tomorrow.
The new firemen, also civil service eligibles, will start with salaries of $1,500. Each year of service brings an increase, until five years in the department pays $2,040 annually. The new men are Thomas F. Gibbons, Byron M. Davis, John S. Anderson, William H. Toy, Leo J. Tompkins, Horace T. Molan, Lawrence Bolton, George W. Garner, Felix E. Bendzyn, Harry H. Hess and Charles Jones. Chief Lennox is one of the most popular firefighters in the organization. “Chappie” is the nickname by which he has been known for years. He was appointed a fireman January 1, 1908. He was promoted to a captainship October 1, 1915, and was assigned to Engine Company No. 8.
His promotion to deputy chief gives the department two men in that standing, one in command of each platoon on duty. His new salary will be $2,800 a year. He will be stationed at headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets. He lives at 633 Clinton street. William W. Patterson is the other deputy chief. Battalion Chief Jones will receive $2,520 a year. He has been in command of Engine Company No. 9, Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. He will be sent to command Engine Company No. 3, Broadway and Ferry avenue. He was a former senior captain of Engine Company No. 4. For a number of years he was an instructor in fire school methods of life saving. He lives at 536 York street.
22 Firemen Assigned to New Stations
Camden Courier-Post —
12 Rookies and 10 Promoted Men Go to Posts
Twelve new firemen and ten men promoted several weeks ago were assigned to their new stations yesterday by Chief Thomas J. Nicholas. With these appointments, the department complement of 200 men is completed.
John H. Lennox, newly named deputy chief, will make his headquarters at the Fifth and Arch streets station. Rollo Jones, promoted from senior captain to battalion chief, succeeding George Wade, recently retired on pension, will move to Engine Company No. 3, Broadway and Ferry avenue.
Three men were promoted from junior to senior captaincies. They are: William Heron, who moved to Company No. 2; George Hunt, Company No. 8, and Clarence T. Madden [sic] Company No. 5.
Taken from the ranks, the following will be stationed as junior captains: David R. Ellis, Company No. 7; Clarence Newton, Company No. 5; William Van Pfefferle, Truck Company No. 2; Eli Hunt, Company No. 9, and George Saunders, Company No. 6.
The new firefighters and their stations are: Lawrence Bolton, Company No. 9; John S. Anderson, Company No. 4; Byron M. Davis, Company No. 1; George W. Garner, Company No. 4; Lawrence Milton, Company No. 5; Thomas Gibbons, Company No. 4; Leo J. Tompkins, Company No. 2; Felix Bendzyn, Company No. 7; Horace T. Molan, Company No. 7; William E. Toy, Company No. 9; Harry H. Hess, Company No. 11, and Edward Callahan, Truck Company No. 4.
Hainesport Firemen Receive New Engine
Trenton Evening Times —
MT. HOLLY, Jan. 26.—Hainesport Fire Company, No. 1, housed a new three-tank chemical apparatus this afternoon after a street parade.
The apparatus was housed by America Fire Company, No. 4, of Mt. Holly. Members of the Burlington County Firemen’s Associations and all fire companies in the county were in the line of march.
The speakers at the housing event in the Hainesport Fire Hall included State Senator Clifford R. Powell, Mayor George N. Wimer, of Palmyra; Freeholder Charles R. Stout, of Florence; Battalion Fire Chief Rollo Jones, of Camden, and former Chief Peter B. Carter, of Camden.
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Hainesport Company served luncheon to the visiting firemen in the school.
Battalion Chief Hurt Responding to Alarm
Camden Morning Post —
Rollo R. Jones, 547 York street, battalion fire chief, was cut on the knee last night when his car collided with a coal truck at Broadway and Atlantic avenue as he was responding to a fire alarm.
A bonfire set by boys near an old garage at Tenth and Pearl streets led a resident of the neighborhood to turn in the alarm. It was extinguished with no damage.
According to Preston Russ, driver of the truck, Jones’ car struck the rear of his machine. Jones was treated at West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.
Fire Scare Is Caused by Burning Rubbish
Camden Courier-Post —
Smoke issuing from windows of a vacant house at Hyde Park and Kaighn Avenue caused a fire scare in South Camden shortly before noon yesterday. Investigation showed the smoke was caused by a resident of the neighborhood burning rubbish.
Captain Rollo Jones, of the city fire department, said the smoke arose from a rubbish fire in a nearby stove, causing clouds to enter through open windows of the vacant house. A passerby turned in an alarm that brought three pieces of fire apparatus.
Fire Chief Guest at Honor Dinner
Camden Courier-Post —
Capt. Kreher, Veteran of 22 Years, Given Send-Off on Eve of Retirement
Fire Capt. Herman Kreher, a veteran of 22 years in the city fire-fighting forces, was tendered a dinner last night by more than 60 comrades upon the occasion of his fiftieth birthday.
His efficient supervision of Engine Company No. 11 was lauded by Acting Chief John Lennox, who presented him with a gold wrist watch in behalf of his fellow firemen. George Wonsetter was toastmaster.
The affair was held in Steffiel’s Hall, directly across from the firehouse at Twenty-seventh and Hayes avenue.
Attending the dinner were Mrs. Kreher, their children, Tillie, Wilhelmina, Herman and Edwin, and Motorcycle Patrolman Harry Kreher, brother of Captain Kreher. Addresses were also made by Deputy Chief William Herring and Battalion Chiefs Walter Mertz, Charles Errickson and Waldo Jones.
The committee included Firemen William Mountey [sic], chairman; Howard Curry, Nelson Till, William Gettner, Michael Mungoli, John Mohrfeld, Herman Dreas, John Peterson and Harry Hess.
Gloucester County Graduates Firemen
Camden Courier-Post —
Demonstration of Work Will Be Given at Woodbury High School
Paulsboro, Feb. 8.—Examinations were held recently by the Gloucester County Firemen’s School. The graduates will give a public demonstration of their prowess February 19 in the Woodbury High School gymnasium. The following passed their examinations:
Frank Janney, chief; Leslie Elberson, assistant chief; Gerald Mingus, chief engineer, of Colonial Manor; William Armstrong, lieutenant; Phillip Smith, engineer; Aiber Maier, hoseman; John Miller, hoseman; Willis Reeves, hoseman, all of National Park.
Domenick Montemurro, ex-chief; William Schellinger, ex-assistant chief; Paul Montemurro, ex-foreman, and Joseph Coroso, fireman, of Sicklerville; Albert McMichael, of Woodbury Heights; Benjamin and Franklin Kircher, William Leslie, Richard Schwartz, Howard Clark, Raymond Miller, Joseph Wurst, of Mantua; Roy Quinn, driver; Robert Quinn, ladder man; Wilbert Koehler, driver, of Westville; Robert Adams, lieutenant; John Albers, lieutenant; John Ryan, fireman; Alvin Carter, fireman; Paul Dole, fireman; Frank Carter, fireman; Herbert Duncan, captain; Harold Ewe, assistant chief; George Fletcher, fireman; Marshall Joyce, fireman; William Michael, engineer; Lester Munyon, driver; Earl Park, lieutenant; James Parker, captain; William Smith, lieutenant; John Taylor, fireman; Ervin Thibault, fireman; Winslow Waters, fireman; William Pfizemaier, fireman; Frank Howey, engineer; Robert Black, fireman; John Young, fireman; Walter Poole, fireman, and George Duncan, fireman.
EXAMINERS
The examiners at table 1 were as follows: Chief Howard T. May, Woodbury Heights; Russell Morgan, assistant chief, Pitman; Elmer A. Suthpin, assistant chief, of Pitman; James Hunter, ex-chief, of Billingsport. Table No. 2, Chief David Johnston, of National Park; George Walters, ex-chief, of National Park; Chief John Urban, of Blackwood Terrace, and Charles Leisiz, of Mantua. Table No. 3, Albert Held, ex-chief, of Mt. Royal; Robert Gibison, ex-chief, of Gibbstown; Dudley Richardson, of Mickleton; Charles Bradway, captain, of Salem.
Table No. 4, Wayne B. Ralston, marshal, Wenonah; William E. Williams, captain, of National Park; Stephen Doughty, of Glassboro; Charles S. Little, assistant chief, of Paulsboro. Table No. 5, Morris A. Armbruster, assistant chief, of Billingsport; Francis MacAnnally, assistant chief, of Sewell; Harry Smith, lieutenant, of Paulsboro; Leroy Herlacker, of Lake Tract. Table No. 6. Chief Frank Ramsey, of Mantua; William C. Munyon, captain, of Paulsboro; Chief Russell Norris, of Mt. Ephraim; Chief Alvin Stiles, of Mullica Hill; Chief Albert Grey, of Audubon.
Table No. 7. Chief Clarence Turner, of Hurffville; Melvin Powell, George I. Myers, Gibbstown; Frank Morstall, Woodbury Heights.
ORAL EXAMINERS
The oral examiners, a special group selected for the final tests, was formed of the following men: Freeholder Hugh S. Mehorter, chairman of the fire marshals’ committee of the County Board of Freeholders; Chief Edward Hull, of Audubon; Chief Jacob Weiss, of the Philadelphia Navy Yard department; Battalion Chief Charles Errickson, of Camden; Ray Smith, hoseman, of Camden; Chief Rudolph Rurfer, of Stratford; Battalion Chief Rollo Jones, of Camden; Chief George Holmes, of Wildwood; and Morris Sevekoff, lieutenant, of Wildwood.
Fire Official Urges School of Training
Camden Courier-Post —
Camden Battalion Chief Addresses Anniversary Fete of Marlton Group
Marlton, Feb. 24.—Battalion Chief Rollo Jones, of the Camden Fire Department, tonight urged Burlington county firemen to begin a training school.
Jones was the principal speaker at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Marlton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, at the Community House.
“Camden is proud of their organized paid firemen,” Jones asserted, “and they have made much progress in the past few years. Camden had a paid department before Philadelphia.”
Harold Van Zant, president of the company, was toastmaster.
The company was organized on February 16, 1898, with 12 members, three of whom attended tonight’s dinner. They are Aubrey G. Dumphrey, first president; Harry B. Dumphrey, first fire chief, and George H. Cline.
Norman E. Wells, secretary, read the company’s history. Mrs. Frederick Endicott, president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, spoke. Members of the auxiliary and exempt members of the company were guests of honor.
Other speakers were William J. Smith, of Bridgeboro, county fire marshal; Frank Watchorn, Burlington, president of the Burlington County Firemen’s Relief Association; Harry Roff, chief of the company and one of the early members. Walter McClain, Medford, president of the Burlington County Fire Chiefs’ Association; David A. Brotherton, Burlington, former fire chief, vice president of the State Firemen’s Association, and Ralph McKinley, Burlington, former chief and now president of Burlington County Firemen’s Association, and I. R. Farrow, former chief of Marlton.
Captain Townsend of Engine No. 3 Dies
Camden Courier-Post —
Services for Veteran Firefighter Will Be Held Thursday
Capt. George M. Townsend, 45, of Fire Engine Company No. 3, Broadway and Emerald street, died Saturday. He had been ill from a heart condition seven months. Battalion Chief Rollo R. Jones, whose headquarters were at the same station, died last Wednesday and was buried Saturday.
Captain Townsend died at his home, 2779 Stevens street, after spending some time in West Jersey Hospital. In two years he would have been eligible for pension. He was a member of the Twelfth Ward Republican Club, the Holy Name Society and St. Joseph’s Men’s Club.
Captain Townsend is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Burns Townsend, a daughter, who is a nurse at the county institutions at Lakeland, a son, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Haines. Services in the home at 8:30 a. m. Thursday will be followed by High Mass at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Church, Twenty-ninth street and Westfield avenue. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Changes Announced in Fire Department
Camden Courier-Post —
Truck Disbanded, Engine Company Created; 13 Men Transferred
Commissioner Mary W. Kobus yesterday announced a number of changes in the fire department, including the disbanding of Truck Company No. 4; creation of a new engine company, No. 10, and the transfer of 18 officers and men, 12 of them captains.
Most of the new captains have been serving as acting captains and promotion to full rank will involve no pay increases, inasmuch as the men signed waivers foregoing the raises.
Commissioner Kobus explained most of the changes were made to conform with regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The board, Mrs. Kobus explained, made a survey of the department and advised appointments of acting captains to full rank.
The commissioner also announced she had appointed Junior Captain Raymond Smith as director of the school for firemen at Engine Company No. 10, Ninth and Morgan streets. Smith, one of the youngest at the recently appointed junior captains, will succeed the late Battalion Chief Rollo Jones.
Senior Captain Leonard Megee was appointed acting battalion chief to succeed Jones. He will continue at the Fifth and Arch streets fire headquarters.
Junior Captain William Spencer, of headquarters company, was named relief captain.
Engine Company No. 10 will use the headquarters of the old truck company, at Ninth and Morgan streets.
To the new company Mrs. Kobus assigned Senior Captain Mortica Clark and Firemen Frank Burt, Frank Esperance and Clifford Lane.
Junior Captain Frank Oberman was transferred from Engine Company No. 10 to Engine Company No. 1, at fire headquarters.
Other assignments are as follows:
Junior Captain Robert Wonsetler, Engine Company No. 11, to Engine Company No. 2.
Fireman Harry Kleinfelder, Engine Company No. 6, to Engine Company No. 2.
Junior Captain Edgar Ellender, Engine Company No. 2, to Engine Company No. 6.
Junior Captain Ralph Bingemann, Truck Company No. 2, to Engine Company No. 7.
Fireman David Humphries, Truck Company No. 3, to Engine Company No. 11.
Junior Captain Nelson Andrews, Engine Company No. 2, to Truck Company No. 1.
Fireman Albert Dukes, Jr., Truck Company No. 1, to Engine Company No. 2.
Junior Captain Winfield Leviseur, Truck Company No. 2, to Truck Company No. 3.
Junior Captain Edward McDowell retains assignment to Engine Company No. 3.
Junior Captain Maurice O’Brien assigned to Engine Company No. 10.
The changes were contained in notice to the Civil Service Commission, are effective as of June 1 and will appear on the June 15 payroll.