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10th Street, Camden, N.J.

North Camden to Morgan Village
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10th Street

Tenth Street is one of Camden’s longest streets, running north to south through the city from State Street in North Camden through Cramer Hill and Whitman Park neighborhoods to Morgan Village in South Camden. The block numbering begins at Federal Street, the traditional baseline for Camden’s street grid.

Records here span from the 1870s through the 1970s.

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100 Block of North 10th Street

100 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1899–1935.

121 North 10th Street

121 North 10th Street — 100 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899–1900 Benjamin Middleton
1917William Lucas

126 North 10th Street

126 North 10th Street — 100 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Dahl

Man Believed Demented Is Held

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Man Believed Demented Is Held - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 13, 1917

While members of the family of Frederick Reuling, of 1257 Kenwood avenue, Camden, were upstairs yesterday, they detected smoke. When they investigated they found a man in the living room before papers which were burning.

He gave the name of William Lucas, 23 years old, of 121 North Tenth street. The police believe he is deranged.

Blair Indicted by Grand Jury for Threat to Blow Up Home

Camden Courier-Post —

Blair Indicted by Grand Jury for Threat to Blow Up Home - Camden Courier-Post, June 16, 1932 Blair Indicted by Grand Jury for Threat to Blow Up Home - Camden Courier-Post, June 16, 1932

Boxer Must Stand Trial With Pal on Pennsauken Man’s Charge

DRY RAIDERS CLEARED IN COOK’S GRILL CASE

Two Agents and 4 Truckmen Absolved of Mischief in Bar-Wrecking Episode

The April grand jury yesterday returned a true bill against Mickey Blair, Camden pugilist, on a charge of threatening to kill a Pennsauken man by bombing his home.

It was the first time Blair has ever been indicted, although his police record shows he has been arrested 10 times for various offenses.

In addition the grand jury “no billed” a malicious mischief charge made by Basil Cook, owner of Cook’s Grill, 939 South Fifth street, against two prohibition agents and four employes of a trucking firm who tore out the bar and fixtures of the cafe in a raid several weeks ago.

Dismissal of the charges against the federal men and their collaborators had been forecast by Prosecutor Clifford A. Baldwin. The agents are Nelson Snedecor, 38, of 138 North Tenth street, Allentown, N. J.; and John J. Stokes, 41, of 6100 North Seventeenth street, Philadelphia, both of the Philadelphia prohibition office.

Controversy Ends

The Grand Jury’s action, taken in a first partial presentment made to Justice Frank T. Lloyd while Judge Samuel M. Shay was busy in Criminal Court, officially concludes a case that attracted wide attention and brought stormy conferences between Prohibition Administrator John D. Pennington, Mayor Roy R. Stewart and United States Attorney Philip Forman.

Police Judge Garfield Pancoast, who issued the warrant for the agents’ arrest, freed them on their own recognizance at the request of federal authorities. Cook contended the agents unlawfully destroyed his property after leaving the place following a raid, and entering it again without a warrant. The agents said they stayed in the hotel all night following the raid, excepting for the time they were forcefully taken out by police.

The workman [sic] are Floyd E. Slamp, 20, of 148 Marne avenue, Haddonfield, son of the secretary and treasurer of the Troth Warehouse and Trucking Company, Fifth and Byron streets; Robert McKee, 45, of 4837 Duffield street, Philadelphia; John Shrom, 19, of Moorisville, Pa., and John Adams, 20, of 542 Erie street.

Pal Accused With Blair

Blair, whose true name is Michael Tenerelli, was indicted on charges made by Calvin Bell, 45, of 7349 Remington avenue, Pennsauken. Thomas Bonelli was indicted with Tenerelli on the same charge. Tenerelli is 23 and lives at 833 South Fourth street. Bonelli is also 23 and lives at 270 Walnut street. Bell, who is colored, had them held in $2500 bail each by Police Recorder George W. Yost, of Pennsauken, last May 6. Bell charged they threatened to bomb his home unless he paid them $100 to make good for 100 gallons of liquor they allegedly purchased from one of his sons and found it worthless. The defendants were arrested in Bell’s home.

Tenerelli and Bonelli were released on bail a week ago in connection with the alleged holdup of Mrs. Barbara Lehman in her cigar store at 1209 Arctic avenue, Atlantic City. Although Tenerelli has figured in police records since he was 12 this is the first indictment to be returned against him, police say.

Other indictments returned yesterday are:

Desertion and non-support: John Councellor, John Morgan, Joseph Casini, Raymond Sykes, August Remler, Thomas Early, Isadore Kramer, Martin O’Toole, Harry Gallagher, William Johnson, Charles Krown, Curtis Myers, Clarence Brinning, George Price, William Slaughter, Grover C. Bennett.

Breaking, entering and larceny: Elisha and Anna Coleman, Theodore Ruteski and Anton Zakrewski, Patrick Williams and Louis Thomas, Henry Parzewicz, Tony Renczykowski and Stanley Kidzierski.

Robbery—John Duboski, John H. Linicky; assault and battery—John Barr, Louigi Celeni, Fred D. Coleman, Benjamin Wallace, Zack McGriff, John Collins, Max Platkin, Joseph Panacola, Albert Pickering, Adolph Smith, Millard Wallace.

Larceny and receiving stolen goods—Warren Cormulewicz, Harold Wolf, William Mitchell, Stanley Kramer and Frank Gymuszuk.

Possession of liquor—Herman Fleisher, Gene Geffner, David Gold.

Statutory charge—Robert J. Sutters.

Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand

Camden Evening Courier —

Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930 Hotel Holdup Denied By 3 On Witness Stand - Camden Evening Courier, December 2, 1930

Alleged Bandits Tell Jury They Were Gambling at Time of Robbery

Waterhouse in Clash With State’s Attorney

Defendant Says Money Found in Taxi Had Been Won in Gloucester

Three Camden men on trial on charges of holding up the night clerk and elevator operator of the Hotel Camden November 21, and robbing them of $67.43, went on the stand in their own defense today and made a complete denial.

They are Rollie Waterhouse, 19, of 422 Mechanic street; Joseph McKenna, 29, of 550 Lansdowne avenue; and Ralph Endt, 23, of 1161 Van Hook street. Under direct examination by their counsel, Samuel P. Orlando, and in cross examination by Prosecutor Baldwin, they presented an alibi in which they said they had been gambling in Gloucester at or about the time of the holdup.

Waterhouse and the prosecutor clashed while the former took the stand as the first defense witness. It was after Waterhouse had retraced his movements of the morning of the holdup that Prosecutor Baldwin started to delve further into Waterhouse’s affairs.

Under cross examination, Waterhouse admitted that he hasn’t worked for a year. He stated he lived with a sister.

“Where do you get the money with which to gamble?” asked Baldwin.

“From my brother.”

Then, after Waterhouse averred he had left Gloucester for Camden between 5 and 5.30 a.m., “just at dawn,” Baldwin asked him if he knew that on that particular morning the sun rose at 6.51 a.m.

“I don’t know anything about the sun rising,” replied Waterhouse. “It was just beginning to become daylight.”

Then Baldwin questioned him closely about a gambling den which Waterhouse said he had visited with McKenna and Endt early that morning.

He averred he did not know the name of the proprietor nor its exact address, except that it was on Jersey avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets, Gloucester. He didn’t know the names of any of the other men there, except there was an “Ed,” “Quirt” and “John.”

“Would you be willing to point out this house to the prosecutor if he went down there with you this afternoon?” asked Orlando.

“Yes.”

Refuses to Make Complaint

“If you showed it to me, would you be willing to sign a complaint against the proprietor?” pressed Baldwin.

“No. Why should I?” asked Waterhouse.

Waterhouse, in direct examination, testified that he and his two companions had gone to the private house in Gloucester and played dice. He said he won some money, and the three walked to Broadway at about 5.30 a.m., where they got a “hop” to Camden with a motorist whom they did not know. They alighted at Broadway and Federal streets, and decided to go to a Turkish bathhouse at Twelfth and Federal streets in Philadelphia. They went to Broadway and Cooper street, where they called a cab.

In the cab, Waterhouse said, he took out his winnings and started to count them in order to split with his companions. He referred to his friends as “Mr. Endt” and “Mr. McKenna.” He had the money in his hands when the cab was stopped by bridge police. He placed it on the seat. Under cross-examination, he said he did not know how the money came to be found under the seat. He said he might have had a P.R.T. token, as he sometimes used the tokens in Philadelphia. A token was in the loot stolen from the hotel.

He then told how the night clerk could not identify him or McKenna, and hesitated before identifying Endt, finally saying to the latter that “if it wasn’t you, it was your twin brother.” When questioned how he had happened to have a paper roll of five-cent pieces, Waterhouse said some of the money he had won was paid to him in that form. His winnings, he said, comprised one-dollar bills and change, and he had counted up to $50 when the bridge cops appeared.

Waterhouse was a state’s witness at the trial of Albert Saunders, who was acquitted of the murder of Angelo Solury, U.S. sailor slain in the Little Club, a Mount Vernon street speakeasy, last June. At that time it was not the state but the defense which brought out that Waterhouse to all appearances was a “man about town,” in that he did not work for a living.

At Saunders’ trial, Saunders and two other defense witnesses flatly accused Waterhouse of the Solury murder. When the jury exonerated Waterhouse, Prosecutor Baldwin was asked if Waterhouse would be arrested. The prosecutor averred that the “case is closed.” A short time later Waterhouse was arrested in the hotel holdup and was also identified as the “gunman” in a Paulsboro gas station holdup. McKenna and Endt had also been held as material witnesses in the Solury murder, but were not called upon to testify by the state.

Defense Motions Denied

The state rested at 10.37 a.m., and then Judge Shay denied two motions by Orlando for a directed verdict of acquittal. Orlando first moved for acquittal of McKenna and Waterhouse.

Orlando held that the state had failed to identify Waterhouse and McKenna with the holdup, and that the fact they were arrested less than an hour after the holdup with Endt in a taxicab in which $67.83 was found under the seat, was purely circumstantial evidence occurring after the holdup. Defense counsel also pointed out that while Harry A. Auman, the clerk, had identified Endt as one of three bandits, he failed to identify Waterhouse and McKenna, and had even refused to sign a complaint against them in police court.

Second Motion Denied

When Judge Shay dismissed the motion on the ground that there was enough evidence to permit the case to go to the jury, Orlando then moved for a verdict of acquittal for all three defendants. He said the joint indictment against them charges “robbery by force and putting in fear,” and that the state had failed to prove the elements of robbery, that any violence was used or that Auman was put in fear.

Judge Shay denied the second motion, averring that the hotel lobby was dark, and one of the bandits placed something, a finger or a weapon, against Auman.

“If I were in his position, I would be frightened under those circumstances regardless of whether it was a gun or not, especially since it was too dark to determine this,” stated Judge Shay.

The state today moved to spike what had appeared to be the foundation of a defense alibi. Yesterday, Edward Schreyer, 124 North Tenth street, driver of the taxicab in which the three were arrested, testified that at 5.25 p.m., he had picked up three fares at the Pennsauken police station and taken them to Camden. A short time later, he picked up Waterhouse, McKenna and Endt at Broadway and Cooper street.

This was brought out under cross-examination by Orlando, and it indicated the defense might contend that the money might have been placed under the seat by the previous fares.

Three Fares Called

Today the state called the three fares, James McGinnis, 1115 Federal street; Joseph Dent, 318 Taylor avenue, and his brother, Walter Dent. They averred they had been playing cards at a friend’s house the preceding night and were speeding on Crescent boulevard when their car overturned near Central Airport. They were either at Cooper Hospital or at the Pennsauken police headquarters between 1.30 a.m. and 5.25 a.m. They said they had not been playing for money and had little cash.

Two Pennsauken policemen, Fred Weyman and James Hoff, corroborated their testimony insofar as their whereabouts at the time of the holdup. Sergeant Michael Bachmayer, of the Camden Bridge police, the last state’s witness, described how two bridge cops chased Schreyer’s cab on the bridge and overtook it to arrest the three suspects.

Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Year

Camden Courier-Post —

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Dahl Celebrate Anniversary at Son’s Home

More than 50 relatives and friends shared in the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Dahl staged last night at the home of the couple’s son, Howard Dahl, 126 North Tenth street.

Mr. Dahl, who retired four years ago, was employed by the E. G. Locke Paper Manufacturing Company for more than 45 years. The couple live at 2721 Hayes Avenue.

Their marriage was solemnized at the old Second Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Benson streets, by Rev. J. William Boyd. They have another son, Bertram, a Navy department employee.

200 Block of North 10th Street — Lawrence to Cooper Streets

21 Stolen Coats Found; Man Is Held for Jury

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, November 11, 1932 — 21 Stolen Coats Found Camden Courier-Post, November 11, 1932 — 21 Stolen Coats Found, continuation

Tony Cecero, 44, of Main street, West Collingswood, yesterday was held in $500 bail for the grand jury by Police Judge Pancoast, charged with possession of stolen goods.

Cecero was arrested by Detective Joseph Carpani on complaint of Jack Zwick, 219 North Tenth street, an official of the Camden Cloak Co., which was robbed of 57 coats April 26.

Zwick identified 21 coats found in Cecero’s possession. They were valued at $10.75 apiece, he said. Cecero said he had been parking at a West Collingswood roadhouse when a stranger sold him the coats for $10.

200 Block of North 10th Street — Penn to Lawrence Streets

200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)

City directory records, 1896–1947.

220 North 10th Street

220 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph H. Ballinghoff Sr. & Family
1947Joseph H. & Anna Ballinghoff

223 North 10th Street

223 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Edward F. Allen
1910 Benjamin Middleton

224 North 10th Street

224 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Edward Barnett & Family

225 North 10th Street

225 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
—Frank Aloysius Duffy

228 North 10th Street

228 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1941Irene Norwitz

200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)

City directory records, 1896–1932.

213 North 10th Street

213 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

215 North 10th Street

215 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896 Benjamin Middleton

219 North 10th Street

219 North 10th Street — 200 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Jack Zwick, Camden Cloak Co.

Sgt. Frank Aloysius Duffy — 225 North 10th Street

Sgt. Frank Aloysius Duffy, World War II Sgt. Frank Aloysius Duffy, World War II

Sgt. Frank Aloysius Duffy, of 225 North 10th Street, World War II.

7 Camden Women Pass State Tests

Camden Courier-Post —

7 Camden Women Pass State Tests - Camden Courier-Post, July 25, 1941

Helen M. Redfield Tops List for Welfare Bureau Post Here

Courier-Post Bureau

Trenton, July 24.—Helen M. Redfield, 624 Royden street, Camden, scored first out of a list of seven women who passed the examination for information clerk in the Camden Welfare Department, the State Civil Service Commission has announced.

The others who qualified in the order of their passing were:

Irene Norwitz, 228 North Tenth street; Margaret Biocco, 1215 Morton street; Agnes R. Brown, 720 South Eighth street; Leah G. Townsend, 950 Pine street; Margaret P. Carter, 825 Kaighn avenue, and Deborah Schuck, 1012 Division street, all of Camden.

The job pays between $660 and $990 per year.

The Civil Service Commission [cut off at the crop edge]

300 Block of North 10th Street — South Side

Burglars Scared Off After Entering Home

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, June 17, 1932 — Burglars Scared Off After Entering Home

BURGLARS SCARED OFF AFTER ENTERING HOME

Burglars who entered the home of Louis Barish at 310 North Tenth street during the absence of the family were frightened away before obtaining any loot, according to police reports yesterday.

Barish reported two rooms of his home ransacked by someone who forced a side window.

Mrs. Cora P. Huston

Camden Courier-Post —

Mrs. Cora P. Huston, 59, of 314 North Tenth street, died Monday. Burial will be in Salisbury, Md., Friday. Mrs. Huston was the widow of Philip Huston.

315–317 North 10th Street

315–317 North 10th Street, August 27, 2011

315–317 North 10th Street, August 27, 2011.

John Crain Injured

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 1910 — John Crain fractures leg

Philadelphia Inquirer.

• Falling from a toy express wagon, John Crain, aged 8 years of 316 North Tenth street, fractured his left leg.

Charles Keating Committed

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, October 5, 1903 — Charles Keating charged with assault

Charles Keating, aged 35 years, was committed to the county jail by Justice Schmitz in Camden yesterday, charged with assaulting Elsie Simpson, aged 18 years. The complaint was made by Albert Simpson, the girl’s father.

319–321 North 10th Street

319–321 North 10th Street, August 27, 2011

319–321 North 10th Street, August 27, 2011.

Camden Bride

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, June 10, 1932 — Mrs. David M. Watson, Camden Bride

MRS. DAVID M. WATSON

Mrs. Watson was Miss Mary E. Doron, of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woolston Doron, of Ocean View, formerly of this city, before her marriage on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. Watson will spend the Summer in Mt. Holly and in September, will take up their residence in Camden. Photo by Jaffe.

Intersection of Kimber Street & North 10th Street

Kimber Street and North 10th Street intersection, August 27, 2011

Intersection of Kimber Street and North 10th Street, August 27, 2011.

300 Block of North 10th Street — North Side

300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)

City directory records, 1896–1970.

325 North 10th Street

325 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George Eisenhardt & Family
1947George & Florence Eisenhardt

326 North 10th Street

326 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899–1900Fireman John W. Vanhart
1903 John Vanhart

330 North 10th Street

330 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1916John V. Robinson
1952Mrs. Florence Marshall
1952William Marshall
1952Eva Marshall

333 North 10th Street

333 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Harry Sandell

334 North 10th Street

334 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896Charles Smelton
1910–1920s John & Myrtle Robbins, Howard Robbins, Edwin Robbins, Margaret Robbins
1929–1930s Kennard H. Naylor
1968–1980sEddie & Florence Flowers, Eddie Flowers Jr., Morrell Flowers, Olanda Flowers, Lena Flowers, Latania Flowers, Demaris Flowers, Kimberly Flowers, Monique Flowers, John Walker (stepson), Sarah Flowers (mother)
1910–1920sJohn Robbins & Family
1968–1980sEddie Flowers Sr. & Family

338 North 10th Street

338 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1970Annie Young Arnold

340 North 10th Street

340 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932–1933Joseph Helfer

342 North 10th Street

342 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950 Edward Fulton

344 North 10th Street

344 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (North)
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)

City directory records, 1898–1932.

310 North 10th Street

310 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Louis Barish

314 North 10th Street

314 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898John W. Vanhart
1898John & Ella Vanhart
1898Mary Vanhart
1938Mrs. Cora P. Huston
1929–1932Louis Barish & Family
1929–1932Louis & Pauline Barish
1929–1932Sidney Barish
1929–1932Estell Barish
1929–1932Miriam Barish
1929–1932Beatricer Barish
1938Philip Huston & Family
1938Philip & Cora P. Huston

315–317 North 10th Street

315–317 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

316 North 10th Street

316 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899–1900John W. Vanhart
1899–1900John & Ella Vanhart
1899–1900Mary Vanhart

317 North 10th Street

317 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

319–321 North 10th Street

319–321 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

323 North 10th Street

323 North 10th Street — 300 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants (South)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Woolston Doron & Family
1932Mary E. Doron
2011Gone

325 North 10th Street — The Eisenhardt Family

325 North 10th Street, August 27, 2011

325 North 10th Street, home of George and Florence Eisenhardt, 1947. Photograph taken August 27, 2011.

Camden Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 21, 1903 — Camden Notes

The grand jury yesterday made its third presentment of thirty-one true bills.

The senior members of the Central Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium will give a banquet to-night.

A spark from a locomotive caused a fire at the home of Edward Cox, Nineteenth and Bulson streets, last night that did $200 damages.

Fireman John W. Vanhart was buried from his late home, 326 North Tenth street, Camden, yesterday. A battalion of firemen from the various engine houses attended the obsequies.

Walter Scott Miller, the negro lawyer of New Haven, Conn., convicted of forgery, was yesterday sentenced to two years in State Prison by Judge Joline in Camden. Miller is highly educated, being a graduate of Yale University.

334 North 10th Street

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 1, 1896 — children wander from home at 334 North Tenth Street

(news brief)

Charles Smelton, aged 2½ years, of 334 North Tenth street, and Frank Smith, aged 9 years, of 400 Henry street, wandered away from home yesterday.

Camden Courier-Post, July 15, 1968 — Camp Visitor, 14, Drowns in Lake

Camp Visitor, 14, Drowns in Lake

A 14-year-old Camden boy drowned over the weekend while swimming in a lake at Camp Holybrook in Morris River Township south of Millville.

Edward Flowers, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Flowers of 334 10th St., Camden, was visiting the camp with the South Jersey Karate Club of Collingswood. He was swimming with several other boys during a recess when he disappeared under water, according to state police of the Port Norris barracks.

Robert R. Grablow, 28, of Moorestown, pulled the boy from the water shortly after he disappeared Saturday, but attempts to revive him were in vain.

Meanwhile, two men who suffered broken necks in accidents Friday remained in Burlington County Hospital. In fair condition after being injured in separate swimming accidents were Richard C. Brunkow, 15, of 617 Howell Road, Mt. Holly, and Ernest J. Coswell, 22, of Flyatt Road, Medford Farms.

Woman Gas Victim Saved by Camden Rescue Squad

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, February 16, 1952 — Woman Gas Victim Saved by Camden Rescue Squad

The hour-long effort of a fire department rescue squad Friday night saved a woman who tried to kill herself by gas.

Police said Mrs. Florence Marshall, 46, of 330 North Tenth street, locked herself in the bathroom and turned on a gas jet. They added she was despondent because her daughter, Eva, 22, was planning to marry and leave home.

A son, William, 19, broke down the bathroom door and dragged his mother from the room. Patrolmen John Voll and Harrison Wilkinson were called and summoned the rescue squad headed by Capts. Godfrey Patterson and George Boone.

It took the squad an hour to revive Mrs. Marshall by artificial respiration. She was taken to Cooper hospital and later to police headquarters, where she was released for a hearing Monday on a charge of attempted suicide.

Other members of Rescue Squad I, are George Baxter, William Watkin, John Mogck, Edward Brendlinger, Arthur Ballinghoff, Christopher Moll, Edward Decker, Carl Wirtz, Robert Olesiewicz, John Kolesser and Raymond Banford.

Camden Post-Telegram, October 16, 1916 — John V. Robbins injured at 330 North Tenth

Camden Post-Telegram, October 16, 1916.

As a result of a fall while enjoying a friendly wrestling bout, John V. Robbins, of 330 North Tenth street, is suffering with an injured hip.

Harry Sandell Injured at Shipyard

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, November 24, 1910 — Harry Sandell injured

Tumbling down the hold of a vessel at a north Camden shipyard, Harry Sandell, aged 56 years, of 333 North Tenth street, dislocated his right shoulder and was injured about the head. He was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Arnold

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, April 25, 1970 — Annie Young Arnold obituary

ARNOLD

Annie Young, age 67, of 338 N. 10th St., Camden, N.J. Died on Saturday, April 25, 1970. She was a member of the Kaighn Ave. Baptist Church, Camden. She is survived by her brother-in-law Calvin Watkins, 2 nephews Wilbur and Frank Watkins all of East Orange, N.J., 1 niece Mrs. Ruth Kirkland of Elizabeth, N.J. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services Tuesday, April 28, at 1 p.m., at Tunsil Funeral Home, 410 Market St., Palmyra, N.J., where friends may call after 12 noon. Interment will be in Wrightsville Cemetery, Wrightsville, N.J.

4 Youths Arrested in Bicycle Thefts

Camden Courier-Post —

4 Youths Arrested in Bicycle Thefts - Camden Courier-Post, January 12, 1933

Thieves’ Gang Believed Broken by Captures; Stolen Machines Found

A ring of bicycle thieves is believed by police to have been broken last night with the arrest of four youths and recovery of five bicycles and parts of several others.

Those held on charges of larceny are Joseph Helfer, 17, of 340 North Tenth street; William Albertson, 16, of 113 North Eighth street; Walter Urban, 17, of 109 Allen’s Court, and Frank Paterino, 16, of 634 Linwood street.

They were arrested in Urban’s home by Lieut. Herbert Anderson and Detectives Walter Smith and John Trout, who have been investigating a series of recent bicycle thefts. The bicycles and parts were found in the homes of all the youths.

Two of the bicycles were identified by Roland Taylor, of 108 South Fourth street, and Frank Passwater, of 441 Judson place.

According to Lieutenant Anderson, all but Helfer have been arrested several times before for the same offense.

400 Block of North 10th Street

400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1870s–1949s.

413 North 10th Street

413 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

415 North 10th Street

415 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1949 Albert C. Raueber

417 North 10th Street

417 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

419 North 10th Street

419 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

423 North 10th Street

423 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

425 North 10th Street

425 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930William & Helen Sampson, Lillian Sampson, Herbert Sampson, Caroline Sampson, John Sampson, William Sampson Jr., Marion Sampson
1930William Sampson & Family

427 North 10th Street

427 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1967Mrs. Katherine S. Dent Hathaway

429 North 10th Street

429 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1920sNo information available

431 North 10th Street

431 North 10th Street — 400 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870sNo information available

Intersection of Linden Street & North 10th Street

Linden School, 100 block of North 10th Street

Linden School, located at the intersection of Linden Street and North 10th Street.

500 Block of North 10th Street

500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1920s–1960s.

509 North 10th Street

509 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wilson

511 North 10th Street

511 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Charles F. & Dorothy Schiemer
1947Mrs. Dorothy Schiemer

513 North 10th Street

513 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947James W. McCready

515 North 10th Street

515 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947John A. & Catherine Fetzer, shipyard machinist

517 North 10th Street

517 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Norman R. & Bertha D. Lloyd, Dorothy Lloyd, Norma Lloyd

519 North 10th Street

519 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1960sClarence & Evelyn Barnes, Barbara Barnes, Nancy Barnes, Bud Barnes

521 North 10th Street

521 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Charles A. Miller

523 North 10th Street

523 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Charles E. Troestel, Camden Police Department

525 North 10th Street

525 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Frank Lake

527 North 10th Street

527 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Albert E. James
1967Mrs. Katherine S. Dent Hathaway

529 North 10th Street

529 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Ray Fisher
1947Terrence A. Hughes

531 North 10th Street

531 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Mrs. Jennie Schleip
1947Sherwood Robertson

533 North 10th Street

533 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Joseph E. Collingsgrove

535 North 10th Street

535 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940George E. Righter
1947Nicholas A. Collucci

537 North 10th Street

537 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Norman Brooks
1947William P. Gilligan

539 North 10th Street

539 North 10th Street — 500 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Elizabeth Saunders

517 North 10th Street — The Lloyd Family

Norman R. and Bertha D. Lloyd, circa 1940s Dorothy Lloyd on North 10th Street, circa 1940s Ballfield near North 10th Street

Norman R. and Bertha D. Lloyd, and their daughter Dorothy Lloyd, of 517 North 10th Street, circa 1940s.

Mrs. K. S. Hathaway

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, May 21, 1967 — Services for Mrs. Katherine S. Hathaway Camden Courier-Post, April 19, 1967 — Hathaway death notice

MRS. K. S. HATHAWAY

Services for Mrs. Katherine S. Hathaway, 53, of 527 N. 10th Street will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home, 3203 Federal Street, where friends may call Sunday night. Burial will be in Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken. Mrs. Hathaway died at her home Wednesday after a long illness. She is survived by her son, Charles of Buzzards Bay, Mass.; five brothers, Edmund of Lakewood, Walter J. and Joseph, both of Camden, William of Sharpsville, Pa., and Richard of Delair, and six grandchildren.

HATHAWAY — On April 19, 1967. Katherine S. (nee Dent) and beloved sister of Edmund, Walter J., Joseph, William and Richard Dent of 527 N. 10th St., Camden, N.J., age 53 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home, 3203 Federal St., Camden, N.J. Interment at Bethel Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday evening.

600 Block of North 10th Street

600 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1947–1957.

600–610 North 10th Street

600–610 North 10th Street — 600 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1957U.S. Gasket Company

632 North 10th Street

632 North 10th Street — 600 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Goodman's Transport Service1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

642 North 10th Street

642 North 10th Street — 600 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mickles Garage

United States Gasket Co. — 600–610 North 10th Street

United States Gasket Co. advertisement, August 1957

United States Gasket Co., Camden directory, August 1957.

USG
SERVING COUNTLESS INDUSTRIES WITH TEFLON AND KEL-F STOCK, MOLDED AND MACHINED PARTS, CHEMICAL SEALS, ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES
UNITED STATES GASKET CO., Camden 1, N. J.

United States Gaskets advertisement, New Jersey Bulletin, 1955

United States Gasket Co., 600 N. 10th Camden. New Jersey Bulletin, 1955.

UNITED STATES GASKETS
Manufacturers and Fabricators of TEFLON & KEL-F sheet, rod, tubing, tape, gaskets, packing and specialties. CHEMISEAL, AJAX spiral wound, metal, metal asbestos, compressed and woven asbestos gaskets for all industrial uses.
"WHERE TO BUY THEM"
U S Gasket Co 600N10thCam . WOodlwn 4-0370

Camden Courier-Post, April 13, 1948 — Thief Takes Nickels Left for Drinks

Thief Takes Nickels Left for Drinks

There may be some parched throats at the U. S. Gasket Co., 602 North Tenth street, tonight unless someone remembers to replenish the change drawer.

A thief early today stole $2 in nickels, used by workers on the night shift for the soft drink machine. Mrs. Claire Holder, secretary to Calvin Meconnahey, office manager, discovered the theft when she reported for work this morning.

Goodman’s Transport Service — 632 North 10th Street

Goodman's Transport Service advertisement, New Jersey Bulletin, 1955

Goodman's Transport Service, 632 N. 10th Camden. New Jersey Bulletin, 1955.

GOODMAN'S TRANSPORT SERVICE
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL
632 N 10th Camden...... EMerson 5-9729

700 Block of North 10th Street

700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1914–1955.

701 North 10th Street

701 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955Nicholas J. Kempf & Sons, construction

713 North 10th Street

713 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1977Julius Porter & Family
1977Julius & Caroline Porter
1977William Porter

715 North 10th Street

715 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914William & Bertha Dease
1927 Daniel J. Grimes Sr., fire fighter
1914William Dease & Family

717 North 10th Street

717 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Alfred M. & Lillian Scull, Wayne Scull, Melina Scull

719 North 10th Street

719 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Alfred M. & Lillian Scull, Wayne Scull, Melina Scull

723 North 10th Street

723 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1971–1975Sterling M. Beverly (Beverly's Cafe, 941 Pearl St)
1975Sterling M. Beverly & Family
1975Sterling M. & Mary E. Beverly
1975Ereic Beverly
1975Andre Beverly
1975Ursula Beverly
1975Linda Beverly

728 North 10th Street

728 North 10th Street — 700 Block of North 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1922Albert Brown

Porter

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1977 — Julius Porter obituary

PORTER

Julius. Of 713 No. 10th St., Camden. Age 72 years. On February 1, 1977. Survived by wife Caroline, one son, William Porter, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday 1 p.m. at the CARL MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 831 Van Hook St., Camden, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Camden.

Second Fire Routs Family

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 1915 — Second Fire Routs Family

Awakened by the smell of smoke early yesterday morning, Mrs. Lillian Scull, of 717 North Tenth street, Camden, found fire had broken out in her home for the second time within a dozen hours.

Hastily arousing her two small children and a dog, Mrs. Scull climbed out of the window on to the porch roof and made her way to the home of a neighbor. An alarm was turned in and the blaze, in a closet, was quickly extinguished. Friday afternoon there had been a fire in the partition downstairs and this is supposed to have smoldered and broken out afresh later. The woman’s husband, a railroader, was not at home.

Beverly

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, December 3, 1975 — Sterling M. Beverly obituary

BEVERLY

Sterling M. of 723 N. 10th St., Camden, N.J. Age 45 years. On December 3, 1975. Survived by wife, Mary E. Beverly, 2 sons, Eric and Andre, 2 daughters, Ursula and Linda, mother, Martha Beverly, 1 brother, Thomas L. Beverly, 3 sisters, Mrs. Gladys Beverly, Mrs. Marie Harris and Mrs. Mary King. Host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on Sunday at 8 pm at the Calvary Baptist Church, 14 Spruce St., Merchantville, N.J. Where friends may call after 6 pm. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Camden. N.J. Funeral services under the direction of the CARL miller funeral home.

Missing From His Home

Philadelphia Public Ledger —

Philadelphia Public Ledger, March 16, 1922 — Albert Brown missing from home

Missing from his home since last Sunday, Albert Brown, fifteen years old, of 728 North Tenth street, Camden, was found yesterday by Detectives Smith and Kates, of the Camden force, in a shack at the head of North Eighth street. The boy would not give any reason for remaining away from home.

Intersection of State Street & North 10th Street

North 10th Street at State Street, July 1965 North 10th Street at State Street, July 1965 North 10th Street at State Street, March 2010

North 10th Street at State Street. Top two photographs taken July 1965; bottom photograph taken March 2010.

200 Block of South 10th Street

200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

Business directory records, 1955–2010.

215 South 10th Street

215 South 10th Street — 200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955I.F. Huntzinger Company, printing1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone
2010Greener Cleaners / Tweeds Dry Cleaning
South 10th Street near 215, New Jersey Bulletin, 1955

South 10th Street near 215. New Jersey Bulletin, 1955.

HUNTZINGER I F CO
Specializing in Appellate and Commercial PRINTING
"Everything in Printing"
WRIGHT AVE AT S 10th ST CAMDEN
215 S 10th ........... WOodlawn 4-1249

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 10th Street

Chestnut Street and South 10th Street intersection, looking northeast, August 2011 1000 block of South 10th Street at Chestnut Street, August 16, 2011

Intersection of Chestnut Street and South 10th Street. Photographs taken August 2011.

1000 Block of South 10th Street

1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1959.

1010 South 10th Street

1010 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Annie Sadowski

1012 South 10th Street

1012 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Cono Serno, candy
1933Cono Serno
1947Dominick Destefano

1016 South 10th Street

1016 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1959Anthony Amato

1020 South 10th Street

1020 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s(resident)

1022 South 10th Street

1022 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1024 South 10th Street

1024 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Svento Vinitto

1026 South 10th Street

1026 South 10th Street — 1000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Michael Zaccarilo

Annie Sadowski

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Annie Sadowski - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 27, 1906

• Annie Sadowski, 2 months old, of 1010 South Tenth street, was found dead in her cradle yesterday. Coroner Kirk found death was due to pneumonia.

1100 Block of South 10th Street

1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1870–1959.

1100 South 10th Street

1100 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1941Samuel Brahen, grocery
1941Samuel Brahen
1959(resident)

1102 South 10th Street

1102 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870(resident)

1104 South 10th Street

1104 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1106 South 10th Street

1106 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1108 South 10th Street

1108 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1110 South 10th Street

1110 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1112 South 10th Street

1112 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1114 South 10th Street

1114 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1933Frank Maroccia
1955William H. Carter & Brothers, house wrecking contractors1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)

City directory records, 1906–1947.

1124 South 10th Street

1124 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Harry Litchman

1126 South 10th Street

1126 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1128 South 10th Street

1128 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1130 South 10th Street

1130 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1132 South 10th Street

1132 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1134 South 10th Street

1134 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1136 South 10th Street

1136 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1138 South 10th Street

1138 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1926Lawrence Palese

1140 South 10th Street

1140 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Joseph Johnson

1141 South 10th Street

1141 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

1142 South 10th Street

1142 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

1143 South 10th Street

1143 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

1144 South 10th Street

1144 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

1145 South 10th Street

1145 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

1146 South 10th Street

1146 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

1147 South 10th Street

1147 South 10th Street — 1100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1124–1147)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 / 1947 gone(demolished)
1947Gone

Local Stores Looted of $64 Cash, Stock

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, July 24, 1941 — Local Stores Looted

LOCAL STORES LOOTED OF $64 CASH, STOCK

Thefts in two city business establishments last night have been reported to city police.

Anthony Dipilla, who operates a cigar store at 244 Mt. Vernon street, reported thieves stole $4 from the store cash register and $10 worth of cigars and cigarettes.

Samuel Brahen, proprietor of a grocery store at 1100 South Tenth street told police that meats and canned goods valued at approximately $50, were stolen from his store last night.

1100–1114 South 10th Street, August 16, 2011

1100–1114 South 10th Street. Left: New Jersey Bulletin, 1955. Right: August 16, 2011.

1114 South 10th Street, New Jersey Bulletin, 1955

1100-1114 South 10th Street. New Jersey Bulletin, 1955.

WM. H. CARTER & BROS.
House Wrecking Contractors
ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS FOR SALE
DUMP TRUCKS FOR HIRE
EMerson 5-3316
1114 South 10th Street Camden

1100 Block of South 10th Street — Lower

Two Committed to Jail for Burglaries

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Two Committed to Jail for Burglaries - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 10, 1914

Accused of breaking into the store of Harry Litchman, 1124 South Tenth street, Sunday night, Stephen Damski, aged 18 years, of Sycamore street, was committed to jail by Recorder Stackhouse. The defendant secured $5 in money and tobacco.

Failing to prove several alibis set up by him, Asbury Hammond, a negro of 250 Division street, was committed to jail in default of $[?]00 bail by the Recorder on the charge of breaking into the house of Leonard Me[?]a, 324 South Second street, and stealing $[?].

Camden at a Glance

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden at a Glance - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 22, 1914

Running off the track at Newton street and Haddon avenue a Haddonfield trolley car struck William Clark, aged 42, of 101[?] Line street, and Joseph Johnson, aged 3[?], of 1140 South Tenth street, last night. Both men were cut and bruised, their injuries being treated at Cooper Hospital.

Intersection of Liberty Street & South 10th Street

South 10th Street at Liberty Street looking toward Kaighn Avenue, April 2004 1214–1226 South 10th Street, April 2004 1213–1223 South 10th Street, April 2004

South 10th Street at the Liberty Street intersection, looking toward Kaighn Avenue. Photographs taken April 2004.

Blonde Sobs Story of Brutal Attack Near Riverfront

Camden Courier-Post —

Blonde Sobs Story of Brutal Attack Near Riverfront - Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1932 Blonde Sobs Story of Brutal Attack Near Riverfront - Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1932

Girl Victim Accuses Four Youths on Trial for Beating

Says Camden Men Lured Her to Spot on Pretext of Taking Her Home

Cries to Cop Smothered

Martha Tomlinson, of Delaware township, 18, attractive blonde, wept convulsively in Camden county court yesterday afternoon as she accused four young men of attacking her, beating and robbing her.

The defendants were William Lopergola, 420 Royden street; Tony Basile, 419 Clinton street; Joseph Girgenti, 305 Benson street, and Frank Corafolo, 210 Senate street, all in their early twenties. They denied the charge.

The girl said she attended a dance the night of February 9 at Tenth and Liberty streets. The young man who was to take her home discovered his automobile had been stolen and left her to report it to the police. One of the defendants, she said, offered to take her home, and when she accepted, the others entered the car.

She was driven to a dark spot along the riverfront, the girl charged, where she was beaten, attacked and robbed of $1.60 she had in her purse. Her pleas saved her wrist watch, she declared. A police car passed them during the attack, the girl said, but hands were clapped over her mouth to forestall cries for help.

She was thrown out of the car in South Camden about 3.30 a. m., took the license number of the car, found a policeman, Miss Tomlinson testified, and the arrest of the four youths followed.

Testimony will be continued today.

1200 Block of South 10th Street

1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1932–1956.

1212 South 10th Street

1212 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1213 South 10th Street

1213 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1214 South 10th Street

1214 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1215 South 10th Street

1215 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1216 South 10th Street

1216 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1217 South 10th Street

1217 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1218 South 10th Street

1218 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1219 South 10th Street

1219 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1956John & Mary Lambert; Conrad Lambert; Jean Keegan; Lillian Dechnik; Helen Domeracki; Jean Simpkins

1220 South 10th Street

1220 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1221 South 10th Street

1221 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Gus Seletos, restaurant
1932Gus Seletos
1947(resident)

1223 South 10th Street

1223 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1224 South 10th Street

1224 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1226 South 10th Street

1226 South 10th Street — 1200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1947–1970s.

1301 South 10th Street

1301 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Watkins Products; Mrs. Adela M. Przybylski; Wanda M. Kennedy
1947Watkins Products
1947Mrs. Adela M. Przybylski
1947Wanda M. Kennedy

1303 South 10th Street

1303 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Anna Baj; Fran Ahearn
1947Mrs. Anna Baj
1947Fran Ahearn

1305 South 10th Street

1305 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Chester Matera

1307 South 10th Street

1307 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Walter Uliase

1309–1311 South 10th Street

1309–1311 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1970sStanley Ciechanowski, funeral home

1315 South 10th Street

1315 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Kazmierz Stephowski, confectionary; John Dziwrzynski
1947Kazmierz Stephowski
1947John Dziwrzynski

1317 South 10th Street

1317 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Frank J. Coyle

1320 South 10th Street

1320 South 10th Street — 1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–present St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

37 Camden Men Pass Tests for City Firemen

Camden Courier-Post —

37 Camden Men Pass Tests for City Firemen - Camden Courier-Post, December 9, 1949

Thirty-seven candidates have passed the Civil Service test for fireman in the Camden City fire department. Thirty-two of those who qualified are former service men and three of them, disabled veterans, were placed at the top of the list under the preference given by law.

Joseph T. Hackett, of 158 Branch Village, is listed first, Owen D. Gale, 320 Marlton avenue, second and August L. Johnson, 916½ Chestnut street, third.

The salary on Jan. 1 will begin at $2400 and reach a maximum of $3160 after four years.

Following is the complete list of those who qualified in the test:

Joseph T. Hackett, 158 Branch Village; Owen D. Gale, 320 Marlton avenue; August L. Johnson, 916 Chestnut street; Harry Sterling, 112 Ablett Village; Albert A. Stinger, 1423 Bradley avenue; Jesthroe Hunt, 753 Walnut street; Harold H. Pike, 429 Penn street; Roy R. Moffa, 216 Morse street; Allen F. Hess, 2733 Sherman avenue; Franklin W. Whylings, 602 North Thirty-second street; William L. Gosnell, 3303 Crescent drive; David W. Humphries, 3017 Mickle street; William G. Winstanley, 510 Penn street; Joshua H. Robinson, 1934 Kossuth street; Henry S. Keubler, 936 Broadway; Adolph S. Zubrzycki, 1223 South Tenth street; Ralph H. Palmer, 585 Mickle street; Alexander P. Matis, 903 Haddon avenue; Earl G. Robinson, 1036 Penn street; Anthony J. DiMaggio, 530 South Eighth street; Earl A. Smith Sr., 201 Biedeman avenue; Philip J. MacDonald, 123 North Eleventh street; Robert P. Olesiewicz, 321 Mt. Vernon street; Eugene E. Demers, 2034 High street; Chester J. Gedrich, 1154 Thurman street; John F. Chudzinski, 1043 Thurman street; Samuel D. Siniscalki, 803 Line street; Santo DiMaggio, 319 Beckett street; Ludwig Polniak, 471 Pfeiffer street; George P. Baxter, 817 Howard street; Ralph F. Schaffer, Canterbury apartments; Joseph J. McTaggart, 3135 Waldorf avenue; Louis J. Monahan, Canterbury apartments; John DiMaggio, 319 Beckett street; William N. Stone Jr., 950 Vine street; Casper J. Martelli, 220 Mt. Vernon street; and H. Raymond Dixon, 439 Trenton avenue.

Strenuous Camden Youth Is Jailed

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Strenuous Camden Youth Is Jailed - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 17, 1903

George Willingmire, who shot into a crowd of women and children Monday and performed other stunts that aroused the southern section of Camden, was arrested at Centerton, Burlington county, yesterday by Constable Gilbert. Detective Hart and Policeman William Harvey were at once sent to bring the youth to Camden.

When he appeared before Recorder Stackhouse he faced two charges of shooting Mrs. Helene Lotowski, aged 28 years, of 1219 South Tenth street, and Mrs. Caroline Zersch, aged 38 years, of 1270 Mechanic street, two of the six persons who received the contents of Willingmire’s gun when he fired into the crowd.

Willingmire claimed he shot a dog. He was committed to the county jail in default of $1500 bail.

Bad Luck Story Fails as Court Fines Man

Camden Courier-Post —

Bad Luck Story Fails as Court Fines Man - Camden Courier-Post, June 8, 1932

A broken leg received in an automobile accident probably saved Gus Seletos, former restaurant proprietor of 1221 South Tenth street, from being sentenced to jail yesterday on a charge of passing worthless checks.

Seletis appeared before Judge Austin H. Swackhamer on charges of passing two worthless checks, one for $56 upon Stanley Jaskulski, 1062 Kaighn avenue, the other for $32 upon Lorch Bros., Philadelphia.

Seletos appeared in court, leaning heavily on a cane. He said he had suffered a fractured leg in an accident two months ago and also told Judge Swackhamer he had seven small children to support. He declared he was no longer in business.

Judge Swackhamer expressed sympathy, but fined Seletos $100, permitting him to pay it at the rate of $5 a week.

Mrs. Mary Lambert

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, October 15, 1956 — Mrs. Mary Lambert obituary

MRS. MARY LAMBERT

Mrs. Mary Lambert, 67, of 1219 S. 10th st., died Saturday in her home.

She was a member of the Rosary and Sacred Heart of Jesus societies of St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, 10th and Mechanic sts., and the Polish Roman Catholic Union 153, of Camden.

Surviving are her husband, John; a son, Conrad, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Jean Keegan, of Pemberton, Mrs. Lillian Dechnik, of Merchantville, Mrs. Helen Domeracki, of Camden, and Mrs. Jean Simpkins, of Pemberton; and five grandchildren.

Requiem high Mass will be sung at 9 a. m. Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Church. Friends will meet at 8.30 a. m. in the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 S. 10th st., where they may also call Tuesday night. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

Bad Luck Story Fails as Court Fines Man

Camden Courier-Post —

1221–1223 South 10th Street, April 2004

1221–1223 South 10th Street, April 2004.

1200–1300 Block of South 10th Street

Ciechanowski Funeral Home — 1309 South 10th Street

Former Ciechanowski Funeral Home at 1309 South 10th Street, March 2003

Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 South 10th St., Camden, N.J. — 964-4657. New Jersey Bulletin, November 1976. The building later became the New Covenant Fellowship Church (photograph, March 2003).

Ciechanowski Funeral Home advertisement, November 1976

Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 South 10th St. New Jersey Bulletin, November 1976.

Ciechanowski Funeral Home
1309 South 10th St.
Camden, N. J.
964-4657

St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 1320 South 10th Street, 2008

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1320 South 10th Street, 2008.

1315–1317 South 10th Street, April 2004 1317–1319 South 10th Street and 911 Mechanic Street, April 2004 1317–1319 South 10th Street and 911 Mechanic Street, April 2004

1315–1319 South 10th Street and 911 Mechanic Street. Photographs taken April 2004.

Intersection of Mechanic Street & South 10th Street

Mechanic Street at South 10th Street, April 2004 941 Mechanic Street near South 10th Street, April 2004

Mechanic Street at South 10th Street. Photographs taken April 2004.

1400 Block of South 10th Street — Upper

1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)

City directory records, 1898–1947.

1400 South 10th Street

1400 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
c. 1943 Staff Sergeant Roman Drapinski, U.S. Army

1412 South 10th Street

1412 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
c. 1918 Private Joseph Briskle (aka Joseph Brznsznkiewicz), U.S. Army

1415 South 10th Street

1415 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Ralph Bantivoglio

1417 South 10th Street

1417 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Julius Spiegelhauser

1418 South 10th Street

1418 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1970s Zygmunt & Sophie Olesiewicz; Robert P. Olesiewicz, fire fighter

1419 South 10th Street

1419 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898–1899 Isaac Hibbs

1423 South 10th Street

1423 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Andrew Miller, saloon

1426 South 10th Street

1426 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1400–1426)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph J. Marini

1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)

City directory records, 1918–1966.

1427 South 10th Street

1427 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1940sJoseph & Theresa Meksa, grocery; Dorothy Meksa

1429 South 10th Street

1429 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1950sWilliam 'Jack' Yeager

1435 South 10th Street

1435 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912Walter Middleton
1939–1942 James & Ethel M. Billington; John Billington (WW2); Ethel S., James, Ruth, Mildred, Florence Billington

1444 South 10th Street

1444 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918 Mary Casliola

1452 South 10th Street

1452 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1966Frank A. Kochanowicz / Francis P. Kochanowicz, t/a Primrose Inn
1966Frank A. Kochanowicz
1966Francis P. Kochanowicz

1453 South 10th Street

1453 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912–1931John & Mary Meksa; Cecilia, Marie, John, Gertrude Meksa

1458 South 10th Street

1458 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1927 Anthony & Laura Kaminski; Stanley J., Rita, Joseph, Leon, Edward, Henry, Martha, Helen Kaminski

1464 South 10th Street

1464 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947 Stanley J. Kaminski

1466 South 10th Street

1466 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1427–1469)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Joseph & Mary Marchlik, grocery

1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)

City directory records, 1919–1962.

1477 South 10th Street

1477 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Sylvester Tazcinski
1962Mrs. Theresa Smith

1478 South 10th Street

1478 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1936Michael Nowacki

1479 South 10th Street

1479 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928Andrew & Rose Karponski; Ella Karponski

1484 South 10th Street

1484 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Joseph & Catherine Emerle; Leon J., Aloysius, Alphonso, Helen Emerle
1935–1980s Joseph & Josephine Balabuch; Genevieve, Stella, Theodore J. Balabuch; Theodore J. & Betty Balabuch; Theodore M., Carol, Donna Balabuch

1492 South 10th Street

1492 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919George Milton Parker, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve
1935John Kroszewski

1498 South 10th Street

1498 South 10th Street — 1400 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1470–1499)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935Joseph & Eva Waligurski
1938Joseph S. Waligorski, grocery
1962Frank Waligorski, candy store

Shot Down by Robber

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Shot Down by Robber - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 17, 1910

Camden Man May Die as Result of Early Morning Encounter

In an encounter with an intruder whom he found in the kitchen of his home early yesterday morning, Julius Spiegelhauser, a German, 50 years old, of 1417 South Tenth street, Camden, was probably fatally shot. A bullet from the revolver of the robber penetrated the abdomen of Spiegelhauser. The victim is in the Cooper Hospital.

Within an hour after the shooting Charles Cleaver, a negro, 35 years old, of Warnock place, was arrested as he was about to cross the Kaighn’s Point ferry, and subsequently the wounded man positively identified him as his assailant.

1418 South 10th Street — The Olesiewicz Family

Robert P. Olesiewicz, Camden Fire Department

Robert P. Olesiewicz, of 1418 South 10th Street. Son of Zygmunt and Sophie Olesiewicz, who lived at this address from 1924 through the 1970s.

New Faces Behind Bars

Philadelphia Inquirer —

New Faces Behind Bars - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 7, 1906

Excise Board Grants License Transfers in Camden

The Camden Excise Commission last night granted these licenses: Wholesale, Alexander Jasienski, 1039 Kaighn avenue; retail George J. Callan, 201 Kaighn avenue; Andrew Miller, 1423 South Tenth street. The following transfers were made: Wholesale, A. S. Strouse, 318 Federal, to Michael J. Ryan; retail George J. Lotz, 601 Pearl, to Owen Kernan; James McKechnie, 223 Federal, to Lawrence Lamaina; J. Harry McFarland, 1025 Market, to Thomas Taylor; Harry Stalbut, Second and Kaighn avenue, to Thomas M. Kelly. The application for the transfer of the license of Walter S. Gillespie, 950 South Fifth, to John Muth, was laid over.

1400 Block of South 10th Street — Middle

Hit by Train But May Recover

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, February 27, 1912 — Walter Middleton hit by train

Unable to see an approaching train of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Company, Walter Middleton, a motorman of the Public Service Railway Company, was run down at Mt. Ephraim avenue and Walnut street, Camden, yesterday.

He was taken to the Cooper Hospital, where it was stated that his shoulder and two ribs had been broken and that his body was badly bruised. His recovery is anticipated. Middleton is 45 years old and lives with his wife and family at 1435 South Tenth street.

1452 South 10th Street — Primrose Inn

John Billington and friend, World War II 1435 South 10th Street, 2013 MLS photograph

The Primrose Inn occupied 1452 South 10th Street. See also the Primrose Inn at South 3rd Street. John Billington, World War II; 1435 South 10th Street (2013 MLS photograph).

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Camden Courier-Post —

NOTICE OF APPLICATION - Camden Courier-Post, September 3, 1966

Take notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden, to transfer to Francis P. Kochanowicz, t/a Primrose Inn for premises located at 232-234 Stevens Street, 255-57-59 and 301 South Third Street, the Plenary Retail Consumption License No. C189, heretofore issued to Frank A. Kochanowicz, t/a Primrose Inn for premises located at the same address.

Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, Municipal Clerk, City of Camden. (Signed) FRANCIS P. KOCHANOWICZ, 1452 S. Tenth Street, Camden, New Jersey. ($14.08)

Cash and Goods Stolen from 2 Cigar Stores

Camden Courier-Post —

Cash and Goods Stolen from 2 Cigar Stores - Camden Courier-Post, May 6, 1930

Two cigar stores were robbed last night, money and merchandise being taken from each. At the home of Mary Meksa, 1453 South Tenth street, a would-be thief who attempted to enter by a back window early today was frightened off by the barking of a dog.

Twenty dollars in cash and goods valued at $45 were taken from the store of Harry Bachman 2600 Federal street. Entrance was made through a rear window.

Several dollars in change and articles were taken from the register in the store of E. A. Lipkin, 1046 Line street. Entrance was made through a cellar window.

Murphy and Pedigree To End Long Service With Camden Police

Camden Courier-Post —

Murphy and Pedigree To End Long Service With Camden Police - Camden Courier-Post, October 8, 1932

Veterans at City Hall, Lauded by Superiors, Will Be Among 13 Cops and Firemen to Go on Pension Before First of Year

By William A. Gaffney

Sergeant Thomas J. Murphy, one of Camden’s best known and most efficient policemen, and Joseph “Si” Pedigree, police switchboard operator, are among the 13 members of the police and fire departments who have already retired from active duty on pension, or are to accept half-salary on retirement before the first of the year.

Nine men have turned in their “tools” within the past month and four other applications have been approved and will become effective in the next two months. Two other vacancies left by the deaths of Deputy Chief William W. Patterson and Policeman Fred Schaar, will make the entire number of the two departments 15 men less on January 1, 1933. None of the vacancies will be filled, according to Mayor Roy R. Stewart.

Although the actual reasons for the large number of men retiring is not known, it is reported through the police and fire departments that the men are anxious to have their applications approved before a rumored 5 percent pay cut is ordered.

Murphy Praised

Sergeant Murphy’s pension will become effective December 30. Both Acting Chief of Police John W. Golden and Captain Arthur Colsey, chief clerk of the police department, expressed regret at the veteran officer’s decision.

“Sergeant Murphy is one of the most efficient officers we have ever had in the police department,” the two officials said. “He is well-versed in the law and for many years has handled his position as desk sergeant at police headquarters with unerring judgment.”

He is 65 years old and resides at 545 Vine street. He was appointed on August 13, 1902. His son, Thomas J. Murphy, Jr., is also a policeman and is now covering the “beat” his father “worked” years ago.

Pedigree entered the city service as a fireman in 1900 and served in that department. He is also 65 and lives at 49 South Twenty-seventh street. He has worked on Sergeant Murphy’s shift as operator for the past 10 years.

Chief Pensioned

The pensioners’ list is headed by Thomas J. Nichols, chief of the fire department, whose application to retire will become effective on Dec. 1. He was appointed a fireman on Dec. 1, 1900, and will receive $163.30 each month.

Capt. Daniel W. Leach, also of the fire department, was pensioned on Sept. 15 at a monthly salary of $93.10. He is 68 and lives at 624 Bailey street. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1908.

Enginemen Harry V. Hankins and James McDermott also recently accepted pensions and will receive $83.30 each month. Hankins is 56 and lives at 424 Taylor avenue. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1908. McDermott is 64 and lives at 23 North Twenty-eighth street. He was appointed in 1906. Both men left the fire department Oct. 1.

Fireman Joseph T. Johnson, 60, of 1433 South Tenth street, who was appointed March 1, 1900, will retire on Dec. 1 at $83.30 a month.

Horner to Retire

Sergeant William C. Horner, of the police department, a member for 33 years, tops the list of veterans to bid adieu to the trials and troubles of a policeman. He will receive $90.65 a month.

Horner is well known in East Camden. He has worked nearly all of his 33 years as an officer in the third district and commanded that section for several years. He recently was made desk-sergeant at police headquarters and decided to “take the pension” after spending several months “booking” prisoners. He is 6[?] and lives at 2129 Forty-third street. His pension was granted and made effective Sept. 15.

Policeman Harry Bakely, 60, of 918 State street, a policeman for 24 years; Irving Varley, 56, of 1703 South Fourth street, a policeman for 25 years, and James M. Ellis, 52, of 776 Walnut street, a fireman for four years and a policeman for 17, all have accepted pensions effective Oct. 1.

Policemen William Bryant, 51, of 228 Cedar avenue, Woodlynne, and Samuel Hibbert, 55, of 730 Market street, will cease their official duties on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, respectively. Bryant was appointed Jan. 1, 1908, and Hibbert July 10, 1911. All of the policemen retiring will receive $83.30 a month.

May Not Be Replaced

When asked if the men leaving the service would be replaced, Mayor Stewart said they would not.

“I don’t know what I will do later on,” the mayor said, “but as far as I know now, these men’s places in the police and fire departments will not be filled.

“I feel that under present conditions, the men now policing the city can do it almost as efficiently as with the added number, that is if we do not have any outbreaks of crime.

“Chief Nicholas will be replaced by an acting chief whose salary will not be advanced.”

Woman’s Yells Scare 2 Bandits From Store

Camden Courier-Post —

Two unmasked young bandits last night attempted to hold up a downtown grocery store, but fled when the wife of the proprietor let out a few lusty screams.

Mrs. Mary Marchlik was in her husband’s grocery store at 1466 South Tenth street, shortly before 10 p. m., when two men, each about 19 years old, walked in.

“This is a stickup,” snarled one of the bandits as each leveled a revolver at the woman. She screamed and the youths fled.

Joseph Marchlik, the husband, was asleep in the dining room. Aroused by his wife’s screams, he started after the pair who escaped across open lots near the store.

1400 Block of South 10th Street — Lower

License of Driver Freed, Is Revoked

Camden Courier-Post —

South Camden Man Cleared of Tipsy Charge to Again Permit

A South Camden man, convicted in police court of drunken driving, but acquitted on his appeal to Judge Samuel Shay, will seek reinstatement of his driver’s license which was revoked officially today by Motor Vehicle Commissioner Harold G. Hoffman.

The man, Sylvester Tazcinski, 1477 South Tenth Street, was arrested April 28 by Motorcycle Policemen Edward Shapiro and Thomas Kauffman after Tazcinski’s car is alleged to have sideswiped Kauffman’s motorcycle. They followed the car to Tazcinski’s house where they found it parked. The policemen told Judge Shay on Tuesday they were unable to testify Tazcinski was driving and the judge released the defendant after saying he was convinced Tazcinski was drunk.

William Mazzare, 922 South Fifth Street, arrested April 16 after his automobile crashed into parked cars at Mt. Ephraim and Kaighn Avenue, also was deprived of his license. Mazzare was fined $220 by Police Judge Pancoast on April 17.

Michael Nowacki

Camden Courier-Post —

NOWACKI—In sad and loving memory of a dearly beloved husband and father, Michael Nowacki, who passed away February 13, 1936.

Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach. Sweet to remember him who once was here And who, though absent, is just as dear.

Sadly missed by Wife and Children

Two-Year Quarrel Ends as Man Goes to Jail

Camden Courier-Post —

Two-Year Quarrel Ends as Man Goes to Jail - Camden Courier-Post, January 9, 1928

They had fought for two years and Saturday night he threatened to kill her.

That was the story Mrs. Rose Karponski, 1479 South Tenth street, told Judge Bertman while testifying in police court today against her husband, Andrew Karponski, 40 years old.

Ella, a 16-year-old daughter, corroborated her mother’s testimony. The woman said they had been married 15 years and he had never been good to her. She added he had not worked for more than a year and during that time she and her two daughters had supported the family.

The husband denied the charges. He told the court he had been out of work for only six weeks and that because he had been ill. He charged his wife with failing to care for him while he was sick.

The husband was sentenced to county jail for 30 days.

Two Camden Men Injured in Auto Collision

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, April 29, 1935 — Two Camden men injured

Two Camden men were injured slightly early yesterday, when an automobile overturned after a collision with an express truck on Crescent boulevard, West Collingswood Heights.

Stanley Wrotny, the driver, of 1070 Everett street, and John Kroszewski, of 1485 South Tenth street, were treated for bruises at the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital. Alfred N. Kelley, Baltimore, driver of the truck, was uninjured. Haddon township police reported that Wrotny was making a turn into Nicholson road when the accident occurred.

Tadeusz Balabuch, 1484 South 10th Street

Tadeusz Balabuch, 1484 South 10th Street.

1498 South 10th Street — The Waligorski Family

Camden Courier-Post, June 24, 1938 — Speakeasy Charge Follows Store Raid

SPEAKEASY CHARGE FOLLOWS STORE RAID

Charged with conducting a speakeasy at the rear of his grocery store, Joseph S. Waligorski, 27, of 1498 South Tenth street, was arrested yesterday in a raid on his place.

Frank Middleton, chief ABC agent here, confiscated a case of beer and a half gallon of alleged liquor. Waligorski was being held in jail in default of $500 bail for a hearing in Police Court today. With Middleton in the raiding party were ABC Agents Myers and Riggins and Patrolman Kowal.

Camden Courier-Post, June 25, 1938 — Speakeasy Proprietor Fined After ABC Raid

SPEAKEASY PROPRIETOR FINED AFTER ABC RAID

Joseph S. Waligorski, 27, of 1498 South Tenth street, was fined $200 or 60 days in the county jail yesterday by Police Judge Gene R. Mariano on a charge of maintaining a speakeasy. Waligorsky, who conducts a store at the address, was arrested yesterday when state ABC agents raided the place. They confiscated a case of beer and a half-gallon of alleged moonshine. Waligorski pleaded guilty.

Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1962 — Two Bandits Rifle Shop Cash Register

Two Bandits Rifle Shop Cash Register

Two holdup men interrupted a woman’s telephone conversation and scooped $25 from a cash register in a Camden candy store Saturday night.

Police said Mrs. Theresa Smith, 21, of 1477 S. 10th st., was phoning in a booth when the men, one armed with a sawed-off shotgun, walked into the store of Frank Waligorski, 32, of 1498 S. 10th st. Det. Joseph Lack said one man made Mrs. Smith hang up, while his partner took the money. Waligorsky was in a rear room with his wife, Joan, 28, and his mother, Eva, 57.

Camden Courier-Post, September 22, 1935 — Waligurski death notice

WALIGURSKI — On September 22, 1935. Joseph, beloved husband of Eva Waligurski, age 46 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday morning, Sept. 28, at 9 o’clock, at his late residence, 1498 S. 10th St., Camden, N. J. Solemn Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph’s Polish R. C. Church, 10th & Mechanic Sts., at 9.30 o’clock. Interment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gloucester. Friends may call Friday evening.

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Upper

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1501–1514)

City directory records, 1904–1940.

1502 South 10th Street

1502 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1501–1514)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1926Charles Emerle
1924–1926Charles & Mary Emerle

1503 South 10th Street

1503 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1501–1514)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1904Alvin Wilke
1904Daniel N. Bromley (funeral held here)
1912–1931John & Mary Meksa

1504 South 10th Street

1504 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1501–1514)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1926Joseph Emerle
1924–1926Joseph & Catherine
1924–1926Leon J. Emerle
1924–1926Aloysius Emerle
1924–1926Alphonso Emerle
1924–1926Helen Emerle

1508 South 10th Street

1508 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1501–1514)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Boleslaw & Josephine Glembocki

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1520–1539)

City directory records, 1924–1938.

1530 South 10th Street

1530 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1520–1539)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1926Adam & Katie Emerle; Theodore Emerle; Leon Emerle

1538 South 10th Street

1538 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1520–1539)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Ralph Bantivoglio

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1546–1558)

City directory records, 1949.

1550 South 10th Street

1550 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1546–1558)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1949Konstanty & Wanda Roginski; Helen Roginski Sinkarik; Henry, Conrad, Thomas Roginski

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1572–1587)

Business and city directory records, 1933–1955.

1572 South 10th Street

1572 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1572–1587)
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Central Cleaners1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

1581 South 10th Street

1581 South 10th Street — 1500 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1572–1587)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Helen Graczyk

Boleslaw Glembocki

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1940 — Boleslaw Glembocki obituary

GLEMBOCKI — On June 15, 1940. Boleslaw, beloved husband of Josephine Glembocki (nee Grzeskowiak), age 52 years.

Relatives and friends of the family, also members of the Polish National Alliance, Local No. 551, Polish-American Citizens’ Club; John R. Evans Athletic Association and employes of John R. Evans & Co. are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday morning, at 8.30 o’clock, from his late residence, 1508 S. 10th St., Camden. Solemn Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, 10th and Mechanic, at 9.30 o’clock. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, N. J. Friends may call Wednesday evening.

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Middle

Parents Must Pay for Prank of Boys

Camden Post-Telegram —

Parents Must Pay for Prank of Boys - Camden Post-Telegram, June 26, 1925

Theodore and Leon Emerle, 11 and 13, of 1530 South Tenth street, were caught in the act of yanking waterlilies up by the roots at the Forest Hill Park lagoon by Park Guard Crawford Smith yesterday afternoon. They were arrested on a charge of malicious mischief, and this morning, after about forty of the plants had been exhibited as part of their mischief, Police Judge Cleary ordered their parents to pay for the value of the plants. Incidentally, Judge Cleary announced that vandalism in the park will be regarded as a serious offense and that those found guilty will be heavily fined in the future.

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Lower

Konstanty Roginski

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, December 20, 1949 — Konstanty Roginski obituary

KONSTANTY ROGINSKI

Konstanty Roginski, 59, died in his home, 1550 South Tenth street, Sunday after a short illness. Born in Poland, he was a resident of Camden 34 years, a citizen of the United States and a member of the Polish-American Citizens’ club. He was a stevedore.

Surviving are his widow, Wanda; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Sinkarik, Philadelphia; three sons, Henry, Conrad and Thomas, all of Camden, and five grandchildren.

Solemn requiem high Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a. m. in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, Tenth and Mechanic streets. Relatives and friends will meet at the residence at 9 a. m., where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Chews Landing.

1500 Block of South 10th Street — Far Lower

‘June Bride’ Season Opens as 5 Couples Seek Licenses Here

Camden Courier-Post —

Dan Cupid Gets Flying Start With Bow And Arrow

Dan Cupid scored five “hits” in Camden yesterday as the month of June brides and roses began, Lewis A. Lee, chief clerk in the city health bureau, received applications from:

Robert Alberts, 31, of Billingsport avenue, Paulsboro, and Helen Graczyk, 23, of 1581 South Tenth street;

Warren A. Spruill, 22, of 3522 Farragut Avenue, and Alice V. Slemmer, 20, of 1189 North Thirty-sixth street;

Otto Buschmann, 46, and Bertha Schafer, 26, both of 814 Locust Street, Germantown, Pa. John Anderson, 40, and Jessie Evans, 44, both of 322 Division Street;

Samuel G. Clark, 28, of 906 Grant avenue, West Collingswood, and Virginia R. Watson, 22, of 3129 Atlanta road.

1700 Block of South 10th Street

1700 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1930s–1947.

1705 South 10th Street

1705 South 10th Street — 1700 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s(resident)
1940Golden L. Sunkett

1714 South 10th Street

1714 South 10th Street — 1700 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1718 South 10th Street

1718 South 10th Street — 1700 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1731 South 10th Street

1731 South 10th Street — 1700 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s (resident; razed c. 1939 for Clement T. Branch Village)

1740 South 10th Street

1740 South 10th Street — 1700 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1800 Block of South 10th Street — Upper

1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)

City directory records, 1901–1947.

1807 South 10th Street

1807 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1901–1908 Julius & Mary Engel; Mary, Julius Jr., Minnie, Ella, Anna, Bertha F., John, Dora Engel (razed late 1930s)

1814 South 10th Street

1814 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1816 South 10th Street

1816 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1821 South 10th Street

1821 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914H.D. Jones (property owner); Philip Tubman & Joseph Winslow (tenants)
1914H.D. Jones

1825 South 10th Street

1825 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917 Julius Engel Jr., engineer, Camden Forge
1929 George & Mary Engel; George Jr., Lillian Engel (foreman, Camden Pottery)

1824 South 10th Street

1824 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1826 South 10th Street

1826 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1827 South 10th Street

1827 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912–1930s Julius & Mary A. Hadju Engel (shipyard watchman); Ella, John, Dorothy 'Dora', George, Francis 'Frank', Anna Engel

1829 South 10th Street

1829 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909–1930s John & Annie Hyde; Joseph Hyde; Helen Hyde (adopted); Annie Hyde; Mary Hyde; Josephine Hyde

1838 South 10th Street

1838 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1839 South 10th Street

1839 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928(vacant house)

1840 South 10th Street

1840 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1848 South 10th Street

1848 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1807–1848)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)

City directory records, 1917–1967.

1850 South 10th Street

1850 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George Barag, grocery
1947George Barag

1854 South 10th Street

1854 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1855 South 10th Street

1855 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Henry Szczesniewski (dance chairman, St. George's Holy Name Society)

1862 South 10th Street

1862 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Tenth Street Baptist Church

1863 South 10th Street

1863 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917–1935William & Florence Gunby; William, Horace, Gertrude, Laura, Emma, Clare, Fanny Gunby

1868 South 10th Street

1868 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1878 South 10th Street

1878 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1956Gilbert & Elizabeth Williams

1880 South 10th Street

1880 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)
1967 Herbert Nix, President, Progressive Democrat Club of the 8th Ward

1882 South 10th Street

1882 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Dr. Bascom S. & Alberta I. Foye Waugh, physician

1884 South 10th Street

1884 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1888 South 10th Street

1888 South 10th Street — 1800 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants (1850–1888)
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

1825 South 10th Street — Julius Engel Jr.

WWI Draft Registration Card for Julius Engel Jr., 1825 10th Street, Camden, N.J.

World War I Draft Registration Card for Julius Engel Jr.

REGISTRATION CARD Form 1 [2514] No. 15
1. Name in full: Julius Engel Jr. Age in yrs.: 25
2. Home address: 1825 Tenth St., Camden, N. J.
3. Date of birth: Dec. 17, 1891
4. Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (specify which)? Natural Born
5. Where were you born? Camden, N. J.
6. If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject? N. J.
7. What is your present trade, occupation, or office? Engineer
8. By whom employed? Camden Forge Co. Where employed? " " "
9. Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support? (specify which) Wife
10. Married or single (which)? Married Race (specify which)? White
11. What military service have you had? Rank: None; branch: 0; years 0; Nation or State: 0
12. Do you claim exemption from draft? (specify grounds) [blank; "29" written large]
I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
Julius Engel Jr.

[reverse:]
REGISTRAR'S REPORT 29-3-9-A
1. Tall, medium, or short (specify which)? Medium Slender, medium, or stout (which)? Medium
2. Color of eyes? Blue Color of hair? Dark Bald? No
3. Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes, or is he otherwise disabled (specify)? Perfect
I certify that my answers are true, that the person registered has read his own answers, that I have witnessed his signature, and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows:
M. Monahen [?] (Signature of registrar)
Precinct 6 City or County: Camden State: New Jersey
June 5th (Date of registration)

Engel family

Fire in Vacant House Is Blamed on Prowlers

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, January 1928 — Fire in Vacant House at 1839 South Tenth Street

FIRE IN VACANT HOUSE IS BLAMED ON PROWLERS

Prowlers or tramps were supposed to have been responsible for a fire that started in the second floor of an empty house at 1839 South Tenth street last night.

A match thrown in a heap of rubbish in the front room started the fire. A passerby, noticing smoke issuing from the windows, called the fire department. The flames were extinguished by the firemen. The loss was slight.

1800 Block of South 10th Street — Lower

Spending Two-Week Vacation

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, October 7, 1953 — Gilbert Williams of 1187 S. 10th St.

Camden newspaper item.

SPENDING TWO-WEEK vacation at Hot Springs, Ark., are Mr. and Mrs. John Shelton, 922 Ferry ave., and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Williams, of 1187 S. 10th st. They will return home Sunday.

Intersection of Ferry Avenue & South 10th Street

Henry Ballerino, World War II

Henry Ballerino, World War II. See also Frank Ballerino, 2013 South 10th Street.

2000 Block of South 10th Street

2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1915–1947.

2004 South 10th Street

2004 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
c. 1943 Private Frank Ballerino, U.S. Army
1947Mrs. Rose Graziosa

2006 South 10th Street

2006 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Wallace Brackett

2009 South 10th Street

2009 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Vacant

2011 South 10th Street

2011 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Vacant

2013 South 10th Street

2013 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Stephen F. & Clara Percival; Anna M. Percival

2022 South 10th Street

2022 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2024 South 10th Street

2024 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2026 South 10th Street

2026 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2028 South 10th Street

2028 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2033 South 10th Street

2033 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Antonio Mendez-Vaz

2039 South 10th Street

2039 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Union AME Pilgrim Church

2040 South 10th Street

2040 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Tenth Street Garage; Samuel Schact
1947Tenth Street Garage
1947Samuel Schact

2048 South 10th Street

2048 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2050 South 10th Street

2050 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2052 South 10th Street

2052 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2054 South 10th Street

2054 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2056 South 10th Street

2056 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2058 South 10th Street

2058 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Golden L. & Mamie Sunkett

2060 South 10th Street

2060 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2062 South 10th Street

2062 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2064 South 10th Street

2064 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2066 South 10th Street

2066 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

2068 South 10th Street

2068 South 10th Street — 2000 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947(resident)

The Ballerino Family — 2013 South 10th Street

Frank Ballerino, World War II Henry Ballerino, World War II Henry Ballerino, World War II

Frank Ballerino and Henry Ballerino, of 2013 South 10th Street, World War II.

Cure Paralysis Victims

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Cure Paralysis Victims - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 6, 1915

Two more children, victims of infantile paralysis, have been discharged from the Camden Municipal Hospital. Cures have been effected in both instances. The patients are Eva Sadtler, three years old, of 515 Lester terrace, and Anna M. Percival, one year old, of 2013 South Tenth street. There have been eleven children discharged as cured from the institution since September 15. Twelve little ones passed away in the hospital, and ten at their homes.

2100 Block of South 10th Street

2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1954.

2100 South 10th Street

2100 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Peter Merlino

2102 South 10th Street

2102 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Wallace Beckett

2104 South 10th Street

2104 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Arlene Grady

2106 South 10th Street

2106 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947No return

2108 South 10th Street

2108 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward Byrd

2110 South 10th Street

2110 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Milton Hazzon

2112 South 10th Street

2112 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Ana Moore

2113 South 10th Street

2113 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Samuel E. Wilson

2115 South 10th Street

2115 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades
1906Lawrence Rhoads
1947William Mumford

2118 South 10th Street

2118 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Elwood Wright

2120 South 10th Street

2120 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Clifford Holmes

2138, 2140, and 2142 South 10th Street

2138, 2140, and 2142 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913Barcklow & Fulton (Samuel L.D. Barcklow & Howard N. Fulton), builders; William H. Day (permit recipient)

2138 South 10th Street

2138 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William Mason

2140 South 10th Street

2140 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Louis E. Doughty
1948–1954Jacob Jr. & Minnie Murrell

2142 South 10th Street

2142 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Julius E. Little

2148 South 10th Street

2148 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Napoleon N. Foster

2150 South 10th Street

2150 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938–1947 Eugene Aumaitre

2152 South 10th Street

2152 South 10th Street — 2100 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1940sJames S. Penick
1947James S. Penick

Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades Recovering

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1906 — Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades recovering Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 1906 — Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades recovering

Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades, the colored Republican leader in South Camden, has recovered from illness incident to his prostration from the heat. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1906.

Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades, who was so seriously ill that his death was expected, is now recovering. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 1906.

Building Permit Issued for 2138–2142 South 10th Street

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, March 28, 1913 — Building permit for 2138-42 South 10th Street

Building Inspector Day yesterday issued a permit to Barcklow & Fulton (Samuel L.D. Barcklow & Howard N. Fulton) for the erection of three brick dwellings at 2138–40 and 42 south Tenth street. Philadelphia Inquirer, March 28, 1913.

2140 South 10th Street — Jacob Murrell Jr. & Family

2140 South 10th Street, circa 2001

2140 South 10th Street, home of Jacob and Minnie Murrell, 1948–1954. Photograph circa 2001.

Alfred Taylor and the Confidence Game

Camden Courier-Post —

Alfred Taylor and the Confidence Game - Camden Courier-Post, June 4, 1948

An old confidence game was credited by police for the arrest of Alfred Taylor, 51, of 1735 South Seventh street, on charges he maintained a disorderly house. He was sentenced to 30 days or $100 fine.

Testimony revealed that Dewey Sasnett, 27, Aubordale, Fla., truck driver was steered to the home by two confidence men who later robbed him of his billfold containing $60.

Being questioned are Jacob Morell, 2140 South Tenth street; Joseph Holmes, 865 Central avenue, and Vernice Pelcer, 1046 Ferry avenue. Police are trying to identify the confidence men.

Intersection of Bulson Street & South 10th Street

2200 Block of South 10th Street

2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1947.

2207 South 10th Street

2207 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Alex Barkowsky

2209 South 10th Street

2209 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Francis Maida

2211 South 10th Street

2211 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919Albert Garrison
1947Peter Byda

2213 South 10th Street

2213 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947John Longo

2215 South 10th Street

2215 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Anna Daniluk

2217 South 10th Street

2217 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William C. Beck

2224 South 10th Street

2224 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898–1971Thomas & Mary Tallis Fogarty; Thomas F., Annie, James M., Mary, William Fogarty
1898–1971Thomas G. Fogarty & Family
1898–1971Thomas & Mary Fogarte
1898–1971Annie Fogarty
1898–1971James M. Fogarty
1898–1971Mary Fogarty
1898–1971Thomas Fogarty & Family
1898–1971Thomas F. Fogarty

2251 South 10th Street

2251 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Justina Franchi

2255 South 10th Street

2255 South 10th Street — 2200 Block of South 10th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Elizabeth Hainsworth; Carl Schmidt
1947Mrs. Elizabeth Hainsworth
1947Carl Schmidt

Here and There in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2, 1919 — Albert Garrison injured at 2211 South Tenth street

HERE AND THERE IN CAMDEN

A Criminal Court jury convicted Pasquale Iaconelli of a charge of slashing Donato Di Torio with a knife. Sentence was deferred. Di Torio was freed of a counter charge.

His face lacerated by a falling casting, Albert Garrison, twenty-nine years old, of 2211 South Tenth street, was treated at Cooper Hospital.

Falling from a step, Howard Sendings, eighty-five years old, of 425 North Third street, fractured his right arm. Breaking a finger while engaged in a game of basketball, Walter Danford, seventeen years old, of 218 North Sixth street, went to Cooper Hospital for treatment.

Pedestrians Held Up

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1906 — Pedestrians Held Up, Thomas G. Fogarty

PEDESTRIANS HELD UP

Two Victims of Footpads on Streets of South Camden

South Camden seems to be overrun with petty thieves and hold-up men of late. Thomas G. Fogarty, of 2224 South Tenth street, fought off several men who tried to rob him early yesterday morning near Seventh and Bulson streets. Miss Anne Larsen, of 2222 South Fourth street, was also stopped by three men. She escaped by her fleetness of foot.

Numerous complaints have been made to the police, but thus far no arrests have been made.

2224 South 10th Street, home of the Fogarty family, circa 1942

2224 South 10th Street, home of Thomas and Mary Tallis Fogarty and family from 1898 to 1971. Photograph circa 1942.

Affairs Over in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Affairs Over in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 27, 1889

A Child’s Narrow Escape from Death by Fire. Educational Board Committees.

Ella Sneed, a 6-year old child, living with her parents at Tenth and Florence streets, Camden, was burned almost to death yesterday afternoon while playing around a bonfire on an adjoining lot. After the flames enveloped the child’s clothing she ran into the house crying for help. The mother succeeded in extinguishing the flames, not, however, until both were badly burned. The child was removed to the Cooper Hospital, where it’s recovery is considered doubtful.

At a meeting of the Camden Board of Education last evening, President Carson announced the following committees for the year: Finance, Jesse H. Carey, S. C. Muschamp, Joseph M. Engard, Edward Martin, Walter P. Sellers; teachers, Fred. W George, Homer M. Snyder, Thomas P. Powell, James Ware, Jr., Wilbur F. Carhart, Gabriel Johnson and Edward W. Sharp, at large; property, G. Genges Browning, E. W. Sharp, Daniel M. Stevens, F. W. George, James Ware, Jr., Gabriel Johnson and William A. Husted, at large; supplies, James Ware, Jr., Thomas P. Powell, W. A. Husted, H. C. Sharp, J. Wesley Sell; accounts, Stanley C. Muschamp, J. W. Sell, J. M. Engard, Edward Martin, Wilbur Carhart; printing, J. Wesley Sell, G. Genges Browning, Daniel M. Stevens, Edward Martin, Walter T. Sellers; books, Homer Snyder, J. H. Carey, W. A. Husted, Thomas P. Powell, Fred W. George; insurance, E. W. Sharp, H. M. Snyder, Gabriel Johnson, G. Genges Browning; library, H. C. Sharp, J. H. Carey, Daniel M. Stevens, W. F. Carhart and Joseph M. Engard.

Managing editor Upton S. Jeffers, of the Telegram, was presented last evening with a handsome oxidized and hand-painted hanging lamp by his journalistic friends of Camden. Mr. Jeffreys, who was recently married, is just about going to housekeeping.

5 Cops, 4 Firemen, All War 2 Vets Named by Aaron

Camden Courier-Post —

5 Cops, 4 Firemen, All War 2 Vets Named by Aaron - Camden Courier-Post, August 1, 1950

Replacements Listed For 8 on Pensions, One Resignation

Director of Public Safety Aaron this faternoon [sic] announced the appointment of five new patrolmen and four new firemen. All are War II veterans.

The police are:

James R. Styles, 27, of 3013 Essex street; William B. Reeves Jr., 24, of 431 Chestnut street; Louis E. Walls Jr., 29, of 777 Spruce street; Edward Fulton, 29, of 342 North Tenth street; and Joseph A. Snajkowski, 29, of 1334 Dayton street.

The firemen are:

August L. Johnson, 31, of 916½ Chestnut street; Owen D. Gale, 29, of 312 Marlton avenue; Albert A. Stinger, 25, of 47 North Twenty-fifth street, and Jestroe Hunt, 29, of 753 Walnut street.

All the men will receive $2400 a year and will report for duty September 1. The new firemen will replace four men who have been retired on pension. Four of the new patrolmen will replace men who have been retired on pension, and the fifth replaces a member of the department who has resigned to accept another position.

Nine Safety Aides Sworn by Aaron

Camden Courier-Post —

Nine Safety Aides Sworn by Aaron - Camden Courier-Post, August 12, 1950

Five recently-appointed policemen and four firemen were sworn in today by Public Safety Commissioner Aaron in his City Hall office.

The nine men, all veterans of War II, will report for duty in the $2400-a-year posts on Sept. 1. Four of the rookie policemen replace men retired on pension and the fifth fills the job of a department member who resigned to take another position. All four new firemen replace pensioners.

The policemen are James R. Styles, 27, 3013 Essex street; William B. Reeves Jr., 24, 431 Chestnut street; Louis E. Walls Jr., 29, 777 Spruce street; Edward Fulton, 29, 342 N. Tenth street, and Joseph A. Snajkowski, 29, 1334 Dayton street.

The firemen are August L. Johnson, 31, 916½ Chestnut street; Owen D. Gale, 29, 312 Marlton avenue; Albert A. Stinger, 25, 47 North Twenty-fifth street, and Jestroe Hunt, 29, 753 Walnut street.

Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915 Lightning Starts Fires, Hits Trees, Stuns Three Boys - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1915

Costly Blazes in Camden—Youths Under Awning Badly Shocked

Sudden Torrent of Rain, High Wind and Bolts Cause Widespread Damage

Sudden and furious was the electrical storm which yesterday afternoon took Philadelphia, Camden and nearby towns by surprise. Fires were started by lightning in many sections, rain fell in torrents and the wind rose suddenly and played wide-spread havoc.

Camden was the centre of the disturbance and suffered the heaviest damage. Three boys were severely shocked there and the total damage from fires mounted to the $50,000 mark. Bolts in Ardmore felled trees across many roads, split a flag pole in front of the Ardmore public school and tumbled a chimney off the building.

Between 2.45 and 3.15 in the afternoon the thermometer dropped twenty degrees, from 85 to 65, a southwesterly wind rising at the same time to a velocity of thirty miles an hour. Typical of summer thunderstorms was the unheralded start of the downpour and its brief duration. The precipitation from 3.12 to 3.35 in the afternoon, the time during which the rain fell, was only .45 of an inch, but the greater part of this poured down in ten minutes’ time.

Many Fires in Camden

Every piece of apparatus in the Camden Fire Department was pressed into service at one and the same time, only quick response to the alarms averting disastrous blazes in two instances.

Out along the Main Line little damage was done. The house of A. J. Francis, at the junction of Grandview and Argyle roads, Ardmore, was struck by lightning and the roads themselves were blockaded by uprooted trees which forced motorists to go slow to avoid collisions with the obstructions.

The three Camden boys who were shocked, A. Goldberg, 15 years old; Richard Noon, 14 years old, and Howard Robbins, 9 years old, living at 310, 336 and 330 North Tenth street respectively, were all taken to the Cooper Hospital. Only one of the trio, Goldberg, is still in a serious condition. All were paralyzed when admitted to the hospital.

Boys Hurled to Pavement

When the storm made itself manifest with vivid flashes of lightning and reverberating thunder, the boys sought shelter beneath an awning at Tenth and Penn streets. Goldberg was leaning against an iron pole with his companions nearby. There was a blinding flash and the next instant the three boys were hurled to the pavement.

Others beneath the awning went to their assistance, although several were slightly affected by the bolt also. The boys were apparently dead when placed in the auto ambulance, but after several hours of work at the hospital, the youthful victims were revived. They said it looked like a great greenish white ball which descended from the darkened skies and which apparently struck the pole against which Goldberg was leaning.

Within five minutes four alarms of fire had been turned into the Camden Electrical Bureau. One was from the Parkside school at Wildwood and Princess avenues, another from the elevated bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Third and Bridge avenue, the third from the department store of Toone & Hollinshed, at Broadway and Kaighn avenue, and the fourth from the Camden Curtain Rod Factory, Broadway and Jackson streets. In each instance it was a bolt of lightning that struck electric wires that caused the blaze.

At the Toone & Hollinshed store, one of the largest in Camden, and which is located in a three-story building, the fire had its origin in the basement. There were large quantities of mens’ and boys’ furnishing and duplicate supplies of dry goods stored there ready for display. This material was excellent food for the flames, and for a time they threatened to mount up through the stairway of the main floors, but the quick work of the firemen averted such a contingency.

Woman Saves Firm’s Books

At the height of the blaze, which raged fiercely in the basement, Miss Anna Brennan, chief bookkeeper, mounted a fire escape to the second floor. Standing by a window from which the smoke issued in thick volumes, she superintended the rescuing of the firm’s books. Not until all had been taken out did she leave her post. Fireman John McTaggart, of Chemical Company No. 1, rescued the books.

There was such thick, pungent smoke issuing from the windows that several firemen were temporarily overcome, but they were revived and went back to work. Harry Green, of Engine Company No. 1, was badly cut about the hands by falling glass.

It was stated by Thomas Hollinshed, a member of the firm, that the damage to the store and stock would total at least $25,000. This was due not only to the blaze, but also to the smoke which permeated all parts of the three-story building.

It was in the southwest corner of the building of the Camden Curtain Rod Company that the fire had its origin. It spread with great rapidity and for a time it was feared the entire three-story structure would fall prey to the flames. The fire fighters confined the blaze to the first floor however. The tons of water coupled with the fire caused damage estimated at $25,000, fully covered by insurance.

At the Parkside School it was found that the fire had caused but little damage and the railroad bridge at Third and Bridge avenue was only scorched. There was something of a furore at the latter place because over the structure were passing many seashore trains laden with passengers for Camden and this city.

The storm was one of the most intense Camden has experienced this summer, although it was less than half an hour in duration. Throughout the city trees and fences were leveled and on the surrounding roads, especially the White Horse pike, hundreds of autoists were forced to seek shelter. Some of the thoroughfares in the lower sections were converted into veritable torrents, so great was the rainfall.

Elimination of 20 City Blocks Urged by Housing Committee

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Elimination of 20 City Blocks Urged by Housing Committee - Camden Courier-Post, August 21, 1936 Elimination of 20 City Blocks Urged by Housing Committee - Camden Courier-Post, August 21, 1936

Advisory Board Suggests Razing 895 Dwellings In 2 Areas, Classified as Sub-Standard; Mayor Favors Plan For Parking Spaces

Elimination of 20 blocks of what were characterized as sub-standard properties in Camden was recommended to the city yesterday by the Camden Housing Advisory Committee.

Although it was urged that the city clear out two large areas as an economy measure, no plan was suggested whereby the city could obtain money to finance the clearance project.

The two areas that would be affected if such a proposal were carried out are as follows:

Area A: Tenth street to Twelfth street, between Market and Linden streets, embracing Linden, Penn, Lawrence and Cooper streets between Tenth and Twelfth.

Area B: Line to Stevens streets, between Second and Third streets, embracing Stevens, Benson, Washington, Berkley, Senate, Clinton, Royden, Beckett and Line streets, between Second and Third.

Made by Burnison

The recommendation was made in the office of Mayor Frederick von Nieda, by James W. Burnison, head of the housing advisory committee. Burnison termed the two areas of ten blocks each definitely sub-standard and said that the city should consider them for condemnation proceedings to effect an appreciable saving to Camden of municipal service costs.

The recommendation was made on the basis of a survey completed by the State Housing Authority. Conditions in the 20 blocks were pictured as causing an annual total loss to the city of $156,791.04. In the two areas are 895 dwellings.

It was estimated in the state survey that the city’s annual operating costs in the first area, Area A, are $95,335.30. The annual income to the city in the same area was put at $27,061.63. The annual loss to the city was fixed by the survey as $68,273.67.

Operating costs in Area B were estimated at $106,178.88 per year with an income of $17,661.51. The loss was placed at $88,517.37.

The costs were said to embrace fire protection, police protection, education, relief and health expenditures. The income is from taxes and municipal liens.

Burnison said that by tearing out the affected areas, free parking districts could be established there, bringing considerable trade and money to the city. Operating costs would be eliminated, he pointed out, and tax rates would go down generally with the removal of a costly burden.

Joseph N. Hettel, also a member of the committee, pointed out that both areas would be ripe for use as industrial sites or for a new housing project. Hettel said that if a city housing authority were established, such an agency could obtain its own bonds and be established as an independent venture, divorced from the municipal government but perhaps subsidized by the federal government.

Mayor von Nieda, expressing himself in harmony with plans for eliminating sub-standard areas, declared that he was opposed to the city’s spending any money until the city could receive assurance that the income would be as much as the loss.

The committee also considered the project on which the government is spending $3,000,000 at Westfield Acres in the construction of a low-cost housing venture. George V. Walsh, Camden district manager of the PWA housing division, said the superstructure bid of Anthony P. Miller, of Atlantic City, had been accepted.

Jobs for 500 Men

The Miller contract figure was $2,489,000. The contract has not been awarded as yet. Walsh said that foundation work would be finished Sept. 10 and that superstructure work would start Sept. 15. Completion in one year is provided by contract.

Walsh said 500 men would be employed on the superstructure work and that 800 men would be given jobs at the peak of the work. The housing plan is for three-story apartments of three, four and five rooms each. There will be 598 apartments in all, with central heating and fireproof construction. The Westfield Acres project will cover 25 acres.

Mayor von Nieda criticized the estimates of the state survey group when he said that the figures given for relief and school costs were high. These are the city’s main operating expenses, he said, and they would go on though persons living in the two areas went elsewhere.

Abe Rosenfeld, a real estate man, and James V. Moran also attended the meeting.

City Court Scene: Judge Holds Engineer in Child Deaths

Camden Courier-Post —

City Court Scene: Judge Holds Engineer in Child Deaths - Camden Courier-Post, December 19, 1957 City Court Scene: Judge Holds Engineer in Child Deaths - Camden Courier-Post, December 19, 1957

(Reprinted From Wednesday’s Late Edition)

Municipal Judge Marino Wednesday held a PRSL engineer and a motorist for grand jury action on a manslaughter charge. Both pleaded not guilty and were released in their own recognizance.

The engineer, John C. Gillon, 66, of Rhoads ave., Haddonfield, was operating a train Dec. 5 which killed John Wawrzyniak, 14, and his sister, Karen, 9, on a trestle at Mechanic and Louis sts.

The motorist, Samuel Trazzera, 39, of Mountain st., Philadelphia, was identified as the driver of a car which killed Mrs. Mary J. Grey, 76, of 842 Pearl st., Dec. 8 as she was walking at 10th and Penn sts.

Jury Frees Motorist in Camden Auto Death

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Jury Frees Motorist in Camden Auto Death - Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1938

The case of a Camden motorist, whose automobile was involved in the death of an employe of the New York Shipbuilding Company three weeks ago, was “no billed” Saturday by the Camden County Grand Jury.

It was the case of Ralph Bantivoglio, of 1538 South Tenth street. Bantivoglio was held for grand jury action by Police Judge Mariano charged with being the driver of an automobile that struck and fatally injured Leonard Mislich, 49, of 1415 Norris street, on Broadway near the shipyard.

The grand jury also exonerated the following: Charles R. McKissick, false pretense; Charles Wells, assault and battery and threat to kill; George S. Bennett, carrying concealed deadly weapons, and Robert McGough, assault and battery.

Death Notice: Harry V. Hibbs

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Death Notice: Harry V. Hibbs - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1898

HIBBS.—On December 12, Harry V., son of Isaac J. and Maggie A. Hibbs, aged 22 years 8 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday, 15th instant, at 7 o’clock A. M., from his parents’ residence, 1419 South Tenth street, Camden, N. J. Remains can be viewed on Wednesday evening, between 7 and 9 o’clock P. M. Interment at Langhorne, Pa. Take 11.32 A. M. train. Reading Terminal. Services at the Friends’ Meeting House, at Langhorne, at 1 o’clock.

The Logue Assault.

Camden Post —

The Logue Assault. - Camden Post, June 1, 1888

Stratton and Mellon on Trial in Court.

LOGUE’S STORY OF THE ATTACK

The Young Woman Tells Her Story —Damaging Evidence Against the Defendants.

In the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday afternoon the case of John F. Stratton and Henry Mellon, the two young men charged with the murderous attack upon Joseph Logue, near Starr’s crossing, Tenth and Line streets, on May 6th, was begun. Ex-Judge Wescott and Howard Carrow conducted the defense and Prosecutor Jenkins appeared for the State. In response the latter’s command for witnesses to take the benches on the right of the bar enclosure, fourteen persons arose from the audience and took seats there.

The first witness was Logue himself, who had been confined in the Cooper Hospital about ten days suffering from his injuries. He is a tall, well-built young fellow of 32. “On the evening of May 6th,” he said, “I was in company with Miss Sarah Lewine; I was walking along Haddon avenue. We started from Third and Royden street. We walked out Benson to Haddon avenue and out to Newton avenue, and turned up Newton avenue toward Federal street. Just after we crossed the Camden and Atlantic railroad, these two men sprang up and the tallest one, Stratton, took hold of the lady and the smaller one, Mellon, took hold of me. I asked them what they wanted and they said they arrested me. I asked them what I had done and they said I would find out. Stratton kept telling Mellon to take the woman away. Mellon pulled open his coat and showed what looked like a star, saying that was his authority for making the arrest. He hit me in the head with a blackjack. Then when I tried to get away Stratton stabbed me in the side with a knife.”

“Do you identify either of these men?” asked Mr. Jenkins.

“Yes, sir; I am positive Stratton is the tall one. Mellon looks like the smaller man of the two. I described the two men before I was arrested.”

Ex-Judge Wescott’s rigid cross-examination failed to shake his story in any detail. He identified Stratton, who was taken to him in the hospital, as the taller man of the two.

“What were you doing out there?” asked ex-Judge Wescott.

“Taking a walk.”

“Who was the lady?”

“Miss Sarah Lewine.”

“How long have you known her?”

“About six years.”

The next witness was Miss Lewine, a chestnut-haired, ruddy complexioned young woman, of about thirty summers. “I was to meet Mr. Logue at eight o’clock that night,” she began with a smile, “but it might have been a few minutes after.”

She corroborated Logue’s testimony, adding that as the men came up to them she pulled Logue’s coat to signal him to keep quiet. “After Mr. Logue was cut,” she said, “the two men ran past me. Mr. Logue came back to me and said he was stabbed, and that I should go home.”

She was unable to identify either of the defendants as the assailants of that night. Mr. Wescott tried hard to entangle her as to her ability to determine the difference in the sizes of the two men as they lay upon the ground, but she refused to be tangled up and adhered rigidly to her story with marked indications of deepest truth and sincerity.

“Now, Miss Lewine, you have frequently heard that one of the men was tall and the other short, haven’t you?” asked Mr. Wescott.

“Didn’t I see them?” answered the witness pertinaciously, and all further questioning failed to get more from her.

Christopher Smith, of 1904 Fillmore street, employed as night watchman on the Line street sewer, then in course of construction. On the night of the assault he saw Stratton and Mellon about 7 o’clock. Mellon came up to him and spoke, and shortly afterwards Stratton came up. Mellon took a knife out of his pocket, continued Smith, and handed it to Stratton. The latter said “If anybody bothers me, I’ll cut the d— guts out of them.” The blade, I guess, must have been three or four inches long. The handle was of bone, I think. They stayed there about half an hour and it was dark when they left, walking up Haddon avenue.

The point where the defendants were seen by Smith is a square from where the assault was committed. Mr. Jenkins tried to show that both young men frequented this particular locality, but it was objected to and withdrawn. Smith admitted that he saw Mellon have a blackjack one night at Haddon avenue and Line street. Stratton was with him at the time. That was on Friday, May 4th, two days before the assault.

The Court took a recess at this point till this morning.

When the case was resumed this morning Logue produced in evidence, the coat he wore the night he was assaulted, exhibiting the hole cut by the knife and the blood stains from the wounds in the head and side.

Then Dr. Henry Jarrett, resident physician of the Cooper Hospital, was called. He testified as to the wounds received and said the knife thrust might have been fatal if it had gone in deep enough, or Logue might have bled to death if a large enough blood vessel had been severed.

“Could he have bled to death from either of the wounds?” asked Mr. Jenkins.

“No, sir.”

“How long have you been practicing?” asked Mr. Wescott.

“I have been at Cooper Hospital since July 28th, last.”

“When did you graduate?”

“A year ago last April.”

“That will do.”

Charles R. Locke, a fellow employe of Mellon’s at the paper mill, 83 Cooper St., saw Mellon have, on the Friday before the assault, a large knife, such as sailors carry, with a blade two and a half or three inches long. It had a rough bone handle.

Knight Haines, a boy, on the Saturday night before the assault, between 8.30 and 9.30 saw Stratton and Mellon on the lots in front of the city hall, within a short distance of where Logue was attacked. Stratton and Mellon were on their hands and knees and when they recognized him they said: “Oh, is it you? Don’t give us away.” He said Stratton had a knife and Mellon a blackjack.

“Did you have a girl with you?” asked Mr. Wescott.

“I don’t know,” said Haines, smiling.

Rites Slated Tuesday for Train Victims

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Rites Slated Tuesday for Train Victims - Camden Courier-Post, December 6, 1957 Rites Slated Tuesday for Train Victims - Camden Courier-Post, December 6, 1957

Solemn requiem high Mass for John Wawrzyniak Jr., 14, and his sister, Karen, 9, will be sung Tuesday at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph’s Church, 10th and Mechanic sts.

The children were killed Thursday by a Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines train on a trestle over Louis and Mechanic sts., less than four blocks from their home at 1121 Orchard st.

Preceding the Mass, friends will meet at 8.30 a. m. in the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 S. 10th st., where they may call Monday night. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

The boy was an honor student at Hatch Junior High School, and his sister, a fourth-grade pupil at Lincoln School.

Surviving them are their parents, John and Florence; paternal grandparents, Casimir and Stefania Wawrzyniak, of Camden, and maternal grandparents, Francis and Laura Pierzynski, of Camden.

Tubman and Winslow Acquitted

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Tubman and Winslow Acquitted - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 4, 1914

Showing that at the time of the fire they were working for Andrew Haehner, a contractor, Philip Tubman and Joseph Winslow, colored, were acquitted by Judge Boyle in the Camden Criminal Court of a charge of attempting to burn the house at 1821 South Tenth street, owned by H. D. Jones, who rented it to Tubman.

Dance Chairman

Camden Courier-Post —

Dance Chairman - Camden Courier-Post, February 23, 1938

HENRY SZCZESNIEWSKI

Of 1855 South Tenth street, who is chairman of the pre-Lenten dance which will be conducted Friday night in New Hall, Tenth street and Kaighn avenue, by St. George’s Holy Name Society. Funds will help in the purchase of an organ for St. George’s Church, Ninth street and Chelton avenue.

Four Prostrations in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Four Prostrations in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 24, 1910

Four persons succumbed to the heat in Camden yesterday. Three of them were prostrated at a talking machine plant and included Ida Lauderback, 17 years old, of 223 Federal street; Anna Connor, 17 years old, of 209 Byron street; and Mary Brinning [sic], 18 years old, of Tenth and Line streets. Catherine Griffin, 17 years old, of 906 North Fourth street, was overcome at the pen factory. She was treated at the Homeopathic Hospital, the other three at the Cooper Hospital.

Battalion Chief Hurt Responding to Alarm

Camden Morning Post —

Battalion Chief Hurt Responding to Alarm - Camden Morning Post, November 29, 1930

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.

To Repeat the Burlesque

Camden Daily Courier —

To Repeat the Burlesque - Camden Daily Courier, January 23, 1899

The Fisher Guards have been requested to repeat the burlesque cake walk and reception given by them on December 26. The reception will be held at the same place, Kosciusko Hall, Tenth and Kaighn avenue, on the night of March 9th. The judges will be James Hanson, Jr., William M. Butts, John H. Carmany, G. W. Campbell, Dr. J. Shannon Parker, Wilber Weintz and Dr. Samuel Rhone.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 2, 1904 Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 2, 1904

Annie Smith, aged 67 years; of 308 Mechanic street, dropped dead at her home yesterday. Coroner Lippincott gave a certificate of death from heart disease.

Daniel Bromley, aged 50 years, for many years transfer mail agent at the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal, died yesterday at his home, 1500 South Tenth street.

A. G. McCausland, superintendent of the Atlantic City Railroad, has purchased the residence of the late David M. Chambers, at 521 Cooper street.

Benjamin Eppinger, aged 12 years, of 1159 Federal street, met with serious injuries yesterday by being jolted from a brewery wagon at Twelfth and Federal streets. The wheels of the wagon passed over the boy’s legs, fracturing them.

BROMLEY.—On September 1, 1904, DANIEL N BROMLEY, aged 49 years. The relatives and friends of the family and Sioux Tribe, No. 25, Imp O R M, of Camden, N J; Camden Mutual Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and U S R M S M B Association, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday afternoon, September 4, at 2 o’clock, from the residence of his brother-in-law, Alvin Wilke, 1503 S 10th st, Camden, N J.

Remains can be viewed on Saturday evening, from 7.30 to 9.30.

Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

Five to 15 Years for Gunman Who Shot Policemen

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Five to 15 Years for Gunman Who Shot Policemen - Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1922 Five to 15 Years for Gunman Who Shot Policemen - Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1922 Five to 15 Years for Gunman Who Shot Policemen - Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1922 Five to 15 Years for Gunman Who Shot Policemen - Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1922

Man Convicted of Wounding Detective Guthrie and John P. Brazier

DENIED PAIR OF CHARGES

Another “gunman” came to grief in the criminal court this morning when Judge Kates imposed sentences of from five to 15 years on Frank Harris, colored, 22 years old, Nineteenth and Lombard streets, Philadelphia.

Harris, who recently was released fro ma [sic] hospital where three bullets were extracted from his body, was found guilty of atrocious assault and attempting to kill Special Officer Officer [sic] John P. Brazier and atrocious asault [sic] on District Detective Theodore Guthrie.

Judge Kates imposed a sentence of from four to twelve years on the Brazier charge and from one to three years on the Guthrie charge.

Brazier and Guthrie had narrow escapes from death as a result of Harris’ gun-play.

Brazier, who is a private watchman in the vicinity of Fourth and Beckett streets, was waylaid by Harris on November 7. When he refused to obey the bandit’s command to hand over his money, Harris shot the watchman in the chest and ran away.

Policeman Shaw told of the shooting of Harris and the arrest of three other colored men in the Kaighn avenue ferryhouse on the evening of November 21.

Guthrie and Shaw had gone to the ferryhouse to head off three colored bandits who had robbed a grocery store at Tenth and Ferry avenue.

There were four colored men in the waiting room when the officers arrived. Besides Harries [sic], there were Frank Williams, Nineteenth and Lombard streets; Arthur Rae, 1915 Lombard street, and Gilbert Stanley, 1839 Lombard street, all of Philadelphia.

Guthrie grappled with Harris. In the scuffle the detective slipped and fell to the floor.

“He fired two shots at me while down,” testified Guthrie “and but for Officer Shaw he would have fired more.”

Shaw said he fired four times, and that three of the bullets struck Harris, but that the latter did not go down until the fourth shot.

Harris pleaded no [sic] guilty to both charges, and denied knowing any of the men who were arrested with him.

George Barag, who conducts a grocery store at 1850 South Tenth street, identified the men as having come in his store under the pretense of making a purchase on the night the store at Tenth and Ferry avenue was robbed. Stacy Threadgill, 1864 South Tenth street, who was in Barag’s store at the time, also identified the prisoners.

E. Wesley Goldthorpe was appointed by the court to defend Harris, and Assistant Prosecutor Charles S. Straw presented the facts for the state.

Death Lurked on a Camden Street

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Death Lurked on a Camden Street - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 1898 Death Lurked on a Camden Street - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 1898 Death Lurked on a Camden Street - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 1898 Death Lurked on a Camden Street - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 1898

HARRY J. SCHAEFER STEPPED ON A LIVE WIRE AND DIED IN AWFUL AGONY.

WERE AFRAID TO AID HIM

Policemen Stood Near, But No One Warned the Pedestrian of His Danger—The Broken Wire Had Been Shooting Out Sparks for Half an Hour.

Deadly electric wires claimed a victim in Camden last evening. Harry J. Schaefer, a silk spinner, 22 years old, of 60[?] Vine street, in that city, was shocked to death by a live wire on Tenth street above Market about 6 o’clock. Schaefer was crossing Tenth street, laughing and talking with a friend named Long, when his foot came in contact with the wire. He fell to the ground and cried:

“Won’t some one hold me up?”

AFRAID TO HELP HIM.

These were the unfortunate man’s last words. As he writhed in agony his hands clutched a tangle of copper wire, part of the debris from the recent storm. The current ran through his body and shot from his burning hands in sparks and flashes of blue flame. Long and several other spectators standing on the corner were afraid to risk death in an effort to release Schaefer.

Finally some one secured a hatchet and, mounting a chair, severed the wire through which the deadly current was passing. Immediately Schaefer’s convulsive movements ceased and a policeman, who put a lantern near his face, found he was dead. The body was removed to the young man’s home.

The dead man’s hands were burned to the bone and a ghastly streak on one side of his face showed where the live wire had touched the flesh. The bottoms of his shoes were burned through, the deadly current having passed through the full length of the body.

A DEATH TRAP.

According to the statement of Policeman McClung, who was an eye witness of the tragedy, Schaefer’s death could have been avoided. He says the wire extended from a pole on Tenth street to the south side of Federal, and it parted about half an hour before Schaefer’s death. Federal and Market streets run together at Tenth, and the broken wire fell across the Market street trolley wire. There are no guard wires on Camden’s trolley system, consequently the fallen wire received the trolley current and sparks shot from it, making a display that soon drew a crowd.

Policeman Anderson went to the Camden electric light works and reported the dangerous wire. The current was shut off the Market street circuit, but the subsequent fatality seems to show that the broken wire was attached to the Cooper street circuit.

HAD NO WARNING.

A trolley car soon came along on the Market street line. The motorman put on his rubber gloves, removed the wire from the trolley and threw it up Tenth street. It laid there, and in a few minutes Schaefer came down Tenth street, and stepped on it before he could be warned of his danger.

Two officials of the Camden Electric Lighting Company arrived on the scene shortly after the accident, and claimed that Schaefer was killed by the current from a guy wire that had fallen across the trolley wire. This is denied by representatives of the Camden Horse Railroad Company, who say that it was undoubtedly an electric light wire. Coroner Hopper will hold an inquest.

Over in Camden.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden. - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 26, 1892

A 12-year-old son of Policeman Ripley was badly bitten by dogs.

On complaint of his wife that he had removed shells from their child’s grave, Samuel B. F. Alcott was held under bail yesterday by Justice Quinn.

James Cullen, at one time a popular comedian on the boards of Fox’s Variety Theatre, Philadelphia, was before Justice Paul as a “drunk” yesterday.

Hotelkeeper Charles Ricker, of Tenth and Federal streets, discovered that his bartender, who was about to sail for Australia, had “knocked down” $170 from the bar receipts. The money was recovered.

Edward A. Quinlan

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Golden Jubilee Year Book — 1943

Edward A. Quinlan - St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Golden Jubilee Year Book, 1943

COMPLIMENTS OF

The Origin of St. Joseph’s Parish—Continued

was not established separately until 1885.

Six other churches have been built in Camden since that time: Saint Joseph’s at 10th and Liberty in 1892; Saint Joseph’s, East Camden, 1893; Saint George’s and Holy Name in 1913; Saint Cecilia’s, Pennsauken, 1939; Saint Bartholomew’s on Kaighn Avenue, 1940.

THE STORY OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, EAST CAMDEN

East Camden was originally part of Waterford Township, which is now 22 miles from Camden. Later it became part of Delaware, and still later part of Stockton township. In order to vote, early settlers had to go to Berlin. When it was in Delaware township, Ellisburg was the voting place. Waterford was set off by Grand Jury as a township in old Gloucester county in 1695. The boundary line between Waterford and Atlantic county remained indefinite until 1765, the year Samuel Clements made a survey of the land. The township retained this form until 1844, when everything north of Evesham road was set apart to form Delaware Township. The township of Stockton was taken from Delaware Township February 23, 1859. Pennsauken was set off from Stockton in 1892. The town of

COMPLIMENTS OF

A Friend

Peddler Chased by Angry Mob

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Peddler Chased by Angry Mob - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 1899

A middle-aged peddler attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl named Johnson, at Tenth and Chestnut streets, yesterday. He was chased by an angry mob, bent on lynching him, but succeeded in keeping out of their reach.

4 Men, Woman Jailed on Disorderly Charges

Camden Courier-Post —

4 Men, Woman Jailed on Disorderly Charges - Camden Courier-Post, August 29, 1933

Arraigned in police court yesterday four men and a woman received suspended sentences from Judge Garfield Pancoast, on charges of disorderly conduct.

The defendants, Marie Kleinglend, 32, of 919 Market street, her husband, Imgold, 32, of the same address; Edward Whitedead, 25, of 470 Carman street; Matthew Hess, 63, of 729 Carman street, and George Wagner, of 729 Carman street, all of Camden, were arrested by Patrolman Clifford Flennard, at Tenth and Market streets, late Saturday night.

According to Flennard, a call was received at police headquarters stating that a riot was in progress on Market street near Tenth street. Several policemen dispatched to the scene said they found Mrs. Kleinglend and Whitedead engaged in combat while her husband and the other two were fighting it out on the ground.

Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1914 Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1914

Prisoner Admits Stealing From Store in Camden When Mute Evidence Is Presented

A blue shirt from which two buttons were missing was a link in a chain of evidence which forced William Weaver, aged 28 years, of 213 Chestnut street, Camden, to admit to Detective Brothers that he robbed the store of Sidney Cohen, Tenth and Mechanic streets, and later knocked Mrs. Cohen down. Weaver was given four months in jail.

When Mrs. Cohen ran after the man following his bold robbery in broad daylight, she struggled with him and although knocked to the ground succeeded in ripping off two buttons. After Weaver had been arrested Mrs. Cohen identified him and said when she was attacked he wore a blue shirt. He had a white one on when apprehended. Detective Brothers found a laundry slip on Weaver and on redeeming the articles the blue shirt was found. The laundryman said Weaver had left it with the order to sew on the two buttons. When confronted with that fact Weaver confessed to being the robber

Veteran of one war remembers casualty of yet another

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Veteran of one war remembers casualty of yet another - Camden Courier-Post, May 26, 2001 Veteran of one war remembers casualty of yet another - Camden Courier-Post, May 26, 2001 Veteran of one war remembers casualty of yet another - Camden Courier-Post, May 26, 2001

By STAN BEDNARCZYK

For the Courier-Post

Courtesy Stan Bednarczyk

Chester Gdowik (left) was killed in action during the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy, in 1944. Stan Bednarczyk (above) cherishes childhood memories of his former neighbor.

I must have been 4 years old. Chester, my next-door neighbor, was 10 years older. He was one of the big guys and I always looked up to him and not just because of his height.

It was he who first addressed me as “mister.” From no one else did that title hold more meaning. Then it became even more meaningful.

Chester asked me to make a muscle. When I flexed my skinny arm in response, he felt the phantom muscle and whistled in shocked amazement. Thus with the bending of an elbow and the strutting of a make-believe muscle man, Mr. Muscles was conceived.

Sometimes he would dare me to punch him in the arm and when I did he would fall to the sidewalk, act frightened and beg for mercy. During those times, I was much taken with myself.

Other times he would just grab me by my scrawny arms, raise me and, imitating a dog’s growl, bury his face in my ticklish stomach. When I was rendered helpless, giggling silly with laughter, he would toss me into the air and catch my limp, delighted body. I continually protested, but because I had complete faith in him, I always came back for more. The trust of a child is pure gold.

These are some of the thoughts that enter my mind when I occasionally visit him among the rows of veterans’ aged, white tombstones at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Chews Landing. I think of what a special person he must have been to make time for skinny me when others seemed to brush me aside. I think of what a difference he might have made, what positive deeds he might have accomplished, what beautiful memories he might have breathed into future generations had not his life been so abruptly snuffed out in Italy during World War II. I think of what a fine father he might have become.

Memory is often indistinct, but I do know he was an altar boy and an athlete, a third baseman on the Falcons, a neighborhood sandlot baseball team. No organized, uniformed, fully equipped teams then. Just a group of baseball-loving kids with old bats and taped balls. They would each try to muster up 5-cent team dues to buy a 35-cent baseball cap, one at a time, for every member. Even if it took most of the summer, eventually everyone was sporting a hat with the initial F and they became a team — a proud one.

As the years went by, Chester, like so many others, had to trade in his team hat for an Army helmet.

A World War will do that.

I don’t recall too much after that except he came home on leave before they shipped him overseas. I do recall he made a fine-looking soldier, but probably a better-looking third baseman.

It was many months later, a warm morning in May, that found me in the coal bin, the front cellar of my parents’ home in Camden. I heard a car stop outside. Then a knock on my next-door neighbor’s front door. It was a Western Union messenger delivering a telegram to the mother. No one else was present in either of our homes. Seconds later, I heard the door slam and the sound of a distraught, Polish-American mother’s rapid footsteps hurrying along the sidewalk to seek a translation of a dreaded telegram.

A World War will do that, too.

When they shipped him home it was with medals and honors, but not life. The funeral was a heavy-hearted memory. A color guard led the fallen hero’s flag-draped casket down the center of Whitman Park’s South 10th Street to Joseph’s Church.

Again he was at the altar where he once so reverently served at the celebration of Mass. Now there was much reverence, but no celebrating — only sorrow and tears.

Chester began his early years serving at God’s altar. He ended his early years of manhood at the same altar, serving his country with the ultimate sacrifice at the bloody Battle of Monte Cassino.

That, too, a war will do.

Those who gave their lives in the service of their country should always be honored and cherished. Not only on each Memorial Day but throughout the year.

But we should also convey to the world leaders the folly of it all.

The only thing that makes any sense is to have a war against war. We owe this to Chester, to all those whose lives have been taken from them, to future generations and to the millions who perished because of wars. No longer should we allow wars to do that. A more sensible way must be found.

Stan Bednarczyk, who lives in Audubon, is an Army veteran of the Korean War.

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