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Fifth Street

North and South 5th Street, Camden, NJ
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Introduction

Fifth Street was one of Camden’s original streets, running south to north, with a few major interruptions, from Newton Avenue to just west of Pyne Point in North Camden.

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Northeast Corner of Byron Street & North 5th Street

Submarine fire at Quaker Shipyard and Machine Company, Fifth and Byron Streets, 1945

Northeast corner of Byron Street and North 5th Street. 1910: Horace L. Brewer. 1945–1947: Quaker Shipyard & Machine Company. A submarine fire in 1945 at the yard, where the USS Narwhal and USS Nautilus were being dismantled, was extinguished by Camden firemen.

Quaker Shipyard & Machine Co.

1947

Quaker Shipyard & Machine Co. - 1947

Builders of All Classes of

Steel Vessels

General Repair Work -- Marine Railway

N. Fifth and Byron Streets

Camden, N. J.

Phone Camden 4-8975

Intersection of Byron Street & North 5th Street

B and H Trucking Company, Byron Street at North 5th, 1936 NJ Bell directory Looking east on Byron Street from North 5th Street, July 9, 2012 Southeast corner of Byron Street and North 5th Street, July 9, 2012

Intersection of Byron Street and North 5th Street. B & H Trucking Company (Harold L. Snyder, R. Ballinger), listed at this address in the 1936 New Jersey Bell directory, later moved to 507 Main Street by 1947.

1000 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

1009 North 5th Street

1009 North 5th Street — 1000 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Patrick A. Judge Cigars
1929Patrick A. Judge

1000 North 5th Street

1000 North 5th Street — 1000 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
2012Lighthouse Church

1000 North 5th Street

1000 North 5th Street, photograph 1000 North 5th Street, photograph 1000 North 5th Street, photograph

1000 North 5th Street. 2011–2012: Lighthouse Church. Two of the photographs were taken July 9, 2012.

Intersection of Erie Street & North 5th Street

Northwest corner of Erie Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Northeast corner of Erie Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Southeast corner of Erie Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Southwest corner of Erie Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011

Intersection of Erie Street and North 5th Street, photographed November 4, 2011. 1929: Fidelity Corporation of NJ; Troth Trucking & Warehouse Co. at the southeast corner.

900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

940 North 5th Street

940 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918–1919Miss Mary Farrell
1919Miss Mary Farrell
1947No Listing
2011Gone

939 North 5th Street

939 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947Vacant
2011Gone

937 North 5th Street

937 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947Valentine Sauermilch

935 North 5th Street

935 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947William A. Limper

933 & 935 North 5th Street

933 & 935 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts

933 North 5th Street

933 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947James P. Elder
1950Bailey Street Leon J. Chorzelewski Stanley J. Chorzelewski

931 North 5th Street

931 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947Arnold P. Monohan

929 & 931 North 5th Street

929 & 931 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts

929 North 5th Street

929 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1933Pyne Point Athletic Association
1947John F. Balsama

928 North 5th Street

928 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Vacant

926 & 928 North 5th Street

926 & 928 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

927 North 5th Street

927 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947Charles E. Carr

925 & 927 North 5th Street

925 & 927 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts

926 North 5th Street

926 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William J. Reese

925 North 5th Street

925 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947Vacant

924 North 5th Street

924 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930 William J. Stibi Sr. & Family (policeman)
1930William & Emma Steck Stibi
1930Marie Stibi
1930 William J. Stibi Jr.
1930John Stibi
1930 Francis Stibi
1930Fred Steck (father-in-law)
1947George B. Boyer

923 North 5th Street

923 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts
1947Mrs. Ethel C. Wiles

921 & 923 North 5th Street

921 & 923 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts

922 North 5th Street

922 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Alex Leckey

921 North 5th Street

921 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905 Built by Joseph E. Roberts

919 North 5th Street

919 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Red Front Meat Market
1947Richard Johnson

917 North 5th Street

917 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Gerald J. Turci

916 & 914 North 5th Street

916 & 914 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

916 North 5th Street

916 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Louis Molotsky Shoe Repair
1935D. Posternock Beauty Salon
1947L & P Lunch
1947Mrs. Margaret Lyons

915 North 5th Street

915 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward L. Gorocki

913 & 915 North 5th Street

913 & 915 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

914 North 5th Street

914 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Fred R. Lickfeld confectionary

913 North 5th Street

913 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Clifford W. Holloway

912 North 5th Street

912 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Vacant

911 North 5th Street

911 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Mary C. Joslin

909 & 911 North 5th Street

909 & 911 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

909 North 5th Street

909 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George E. Hand

907 North 5th Street

907 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938David A. Baxter
1947James Baxter

905 & 907 North 5th Street

905 & 907 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

905 North 5th Street

905 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George M. Perkins

903 North 5th Street

903 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Ellwood S. Hare

901 & 903 North 5th Street

901 & 903 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

901 North 5th Street

901 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Richard Terzian tailor

900-910 North 5th Street

900-910 North 5th Street — 900 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1888–1980sJohn S. Read Public School

937 North 5th Street

937 North 5th Street, photograph 937 North 5th Street, photograph

937 North 5th Street. Built in 1905 by Joseph E. Roberts. 1947: Valentine Sauermilch. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

935 North 5th Street

935 North 5th Street, photograph

935 North 5th Street. Built in 1905 by Joseph E. Roberts. 1947: William A. Limper. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

931 North 5th Street

931 North 5th Street, photograph

931 North 5th Street. Built in 1905 by Joseph E. Roberts. 1947: Arnold P. Monohan. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

928 North 5th Street

928 North 5th Street, photograph

928 North 5th Street. 1947: Vacant. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

927 North 5th Street

927 North 5th Street, photograph

927 North 5th Street. Built in 1905 by Joseph E. Roberts. 1947: Charles E. Carr. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

923 North 5th Street

923 North 5th Street, photograph

923 North 5th Street. Built in 1905 by Joseph E. Roberts. 1947: Mrs. Ethel C. Wiles. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

921–939 North 5th Street — Twenty New Houses

Camden Post-Telegram —

Twenty New Houses, Camden Post-Telegram, May 6, 1905

Painter Murphy Branches Out Into the Building Business.

Phil J. Murphy, the painter, has branched out into the building business and his first venture in the new line will be to erect ten houses. The necessary permit was granted by Building Inspector Steinmetz to-day.

The properties will go up on the west side of Arlington street, south of Jefferson street, in the Eighth ward. They will be of brick, two stories in height, 15x42 feet.

Joseph E. Roberts also got a permit to build ten brick houses. They will be numbered from 921 to 939 North Fifth street, and each will be 14x42 feet.

921 North 5th Street

921 North 5th Street, photograph 921 North 5th Street, photograph 921 North 5th Street, photograph

921 North 5th Street. Built in 1905 by Joseph E. Roberts. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies

Camden Post-Telegram —

Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies - Camden Post-Telegram, January 2, 1913 Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies - Camden Post-Telegram, January 2, 1913 Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies - Camden Post-Telegram, January 2, 1913 Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies - Camden Post-Telegram, January 2, 1913 Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies - Camden Post-Telegram, January 2, 1913

No. 7, Headquarters and No. 1 Truck Make Merry at Respective Homes.

CHIEF ELFRETH MAKES ADDRESS

Engine Company No. 7 is the baby company of the fire department, that is, in years of service, but in up-to-date completeness in every respect, harmony and quick response to duty, the men in blue out Kaighn avenue, under Captain Charles Todd, are right there on the tap of the gong. Captain Todd is a stickler for good feeling among his men for the good of the service, and at a New Year’s Eve banquet this unanimity of good fellowship was strongly manifested.

It was the first New Year’s blowout given by Company 7 and the guests had as grand a time as if they were gathered about their own firesides at home. From door to roof, the firehouse was ablaze with a glow of the holiday and patriotic spirit. Flags, festoons of green, Christmas bells, and lights gladdened all hearts and a Christmas tree glistening with tinsel and topped with an electric bulb gave the banquet hall a homelike air. Over the tree was the gladsome greeting, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”

Fifteen guests sat down to the festive board. In the centre of the table glowed in a big fireman’s horn a big bunch of electric lit American Beauties and from one end of the board to the other it was one sweep of delicacies, turkey, raw and fried oysters, stuffing chicken salad, cake, pie and a lot of other luxuries that make life happier as far as the inner man is concerned.

Chief Kelly presided at the head of the table and made a genial toastmaster. Chief Kelly supplied the electrical effects with his usual aptness. “Brother” Lutz said a short and timely prayer and then the guests sat down and for two hours were regaled with all the palatable good things of the season of good cheer. Cigars of pungent aroma being passed around, “Jim” Nevins and George Boone entertained delightfully with grapophone selections, including ‘Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly?” He was there.

With the midnight hour came the blowing of factory whistles and the tolling of bells. And from below in the firehouse came a terrific clangor and clash and gongs and bells. The firemen instinctively made for the sliding pole, but soon same [sic] back a-laughing. It was only Chief Kelly and Chief Chef Lutz ringing in the first alarm of the New Year, No. 1-9-1-3.

Those who had the great pleasure to participate in this most happy affair are as follows:

City Electrician John W. Kelly, Jr., Captain Charles Todd, Lieutenant John Lutz, Engineer William Buzine, Stoker James Nevins, Drivers Richard Marter and Joseph Sparks, Hoseman George Boone, Roy Smith and Edward Simpson, and as welcome guests, Richard Saeur, John Watson, Albert Glanders, William Robinson and Harry Knowles, the faithful houseman of No. 7.

Chief Elfreth and Assistant Chiefs Cox, Stockton, Wade and Browning, were to have been there, but business on a holiday kept them at Headquarters awaiting alarms.

AT HEADQUARTERS.

Under the auspices of the Wishbone Club, firemen at headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets, held their annual dinner on Tuesday evening. Cheer and good-fellowship was the by word and the fire laddies and their friends made the evening one long to be remembered.

A short addrss [sic] was given by Chief Elfreth and Assistant Chief Stockton. John Dold offered prayer before the guests partook of the tasty dishes ase [sic] prepared by Arthur Wingate and William Laud. The table presented an attractive appearance and the laddies and guests greatly enjoyed the fine spread. The menu follows:

Roast Sweet Potatoes,
Peas,
Cranberry Sauce, Mince Pie,
Coffee,
Cigars, Aqua De Lair,
Olives, Beets, Celery,
Roast Turkey,
Oyster Filling, Giblet Sauce
Mashed White Potatoes.

Those participating were as follows: S. S. Elfreth, John S. Stockton, Captain George B. Wade, Lieutenant Jos. Ernest, John A. Dold, Josiah Sage, Daniel Smith, Arthur Wingate, Joseph Johnson, Harry Hankins, William Laird, William Elberson, John Lennox, Martin Carrigan, Charles Cook, Harry Selby, Harry Khrier, Charles Menke, Edward S. Gahan, D. P. McConnell.

With a fine feed, a grand graphophone concert, songs and speches [sic] of a happy and humorous order, “the Jolly Nine” saw the old year out and the New Year in, at the house of Hook and Ladder Truck No. 1, on Fifth street above Arch street. Accoutred in their uniforms of blue, ready at a second’s tap of the gong to jump on the truck, the brave laddies and friends formed a happy picture of congeniality. The menu was most appetizing. Beginning with oysters on the shell and winding up with a delicious dish designated “Creme-a-la-Truck,” the guests were kept busy munching their molars, as the sedate and genial waiters, togged out in linen of spotless white. William Howell Tatem [?] and ‘Chief’ Harry Anderson did the elegant. Stewart Bakely, a slick Cooper river boat house cook from away back, was the popular chef of the feast, and that grand old fire hero, Captain “Joe” Maxwell, the Commander-in-Chief of festivities, who saw to it that no one got left as the plates passed around.

The floral and holiday decorations of the banquet hall were munificent and in happy accord with the gracious and good-natured gathering.

Camden Courier-Post —

Promoted Firemen Take Posts Today - Camden Courier-Post, April 4, 1928 Promoted Firemen Take Posts Today - Camden Courier-Post, April 4, 1928, part 2 Promoted Firemen Take Posts Today - Camden Courier-Post, April 4, 1928, part 3 Promoted Firemen Take Posts Today - Camden Courier-Post, April 4, 1928, part 4

Lennox Deputy Chief; Eight Others Elevated as Captains Here

A new deputy chief, a battalion chief and eight new senior and junior captains will assume their posts today in the fire department. The men were promoted yesterday afternoon, along with the announcement of eleven new appointments of firemen, who will go into service April 15.

The new deputy chief, John H. Lennox, now is second in command when his platoon is on duty. He was acting deputy since the naming of Thomas Nicholas as chief two years ago.

The new battalion chief is Rollo Jones. Jones succeeds George B. Wade, who retired January 1.

Junior captains advanced to senior captains, with salaries increased to $2,400, are William H. Harring, Truck Company No. 1, Clarence Madden, Engine Company No. 6, and George Hunt, Engine Company No. 7. The new junior captains advanced from the ranks, with new salaries of $2,280 a year, are David Ellis, driver for Chief Nicholas for nine years, George Saunders, hoseman of Engine Company No. 9; Eli Hunt, driver of Engine Company No. 3, and William Van Pfefferle, hoseman, Engine Company No. 1.

All the promotions were from the civil service eligible list. The captains will be assigned tomorrow.

The new firemen, also civil service eligibles, will start with salaries of $1,500. Each year of service brings an increase, until five years in the department pays $2040 annually. The new men are Thomas F. Gibbons, Byron M. Davis, John S. Anderson, William H. Toy, Leo J. Tompkins, Horace T. Molan, Lawrence Bolton, George W. Garner, Felix E. Bendzyn, Harry H. Hess and Charles Jones.

Chief Lennox is one of the most popular firefighters in the organization. “Chappie” is the nickname by which he has been known for years. He was appointed a fireman January 1, 1908. He was promoted to a captainship October 1, 1915, and was assigned to Engine Company No. 8.

His promotion to deputy chief gives the department two men in that standing, one in command of each platoon on duty. His new salary will be $2,8[8]0 a year. He will be stationed at headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets. He lives at 633 Clinton street. William W. Patterson is the other deputy chief.

Battalion Chief Jones will receive $2,520 a year. He has been in command of Engine Company No. 9, Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. He will be sent to command Engine Company No. 3, Broadway and Ferry avenue.

He was a former senior captain of Engine Company No. 4. For a number of years he was an instructor in fire school methods of life saving. He lives at 536 York street.

Vets in Colorful Memorial Crowd Convention Hall

Camden Courier-Post —

Military and Civic Organizations Parade in Camden and Join Services Addressed by Clergy and Congressman Wolverton

More than 2500 persons attended a joint veterans memorial observance in Convention Hall which followed a parade of veterans and civic organizations yesterday afternoon.

To the martial strains of bands and bugle corps, the participants marched from Fifth and Cooper to Seventh Street; south to Haddon avenue, then to Line Street and the Convention Hall.

The parade was headed by a squad of motorcycle police under Acting Sergeant William Taylor. They were followed by the band, headquarters, howitzer, medical and service companies of the 114th Infantry in command of Capt. Mahlon F. Ivins, Jr.

Then came the massed colors, National Guard, Naval Reserve, Disabled American Veterans, John J. Pershing Camp No. 9, United War Veterans, Gen. John A. Mather Post No. 18, Spanish War Veterans with their fife and drum corps and the Clara E. Waller Auxiliary; Posts 518 and 980 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their bugle corps; Mt. Ephraim Junior Legion, No. 150; and bugle corps; Public Service American Legion Post and bugle corps; Westmont American Legion Post and bugle corps; 50 Pennsylvania Gold Star Mothers led by Mrs. Mary E. Hewson; Elks color guard and the Salvation Army and band.

G. A. R. Vets In Line

Three veterans of the G. A. R., in flag-draped automobiles, participated in the parade. They were John W. Coleman, 76, of 31 North Thirty-fifth street, who served with the 19th Pennsylvania Cavalry; William A. Morgan, 93, of Clementon, who was with the 104th Doylestown Infantry, and Leonard L. Roray, 89, of Glassboro, who served with Company H, Third New Jersey Cavalry.

Ceremonies at Convention Hall opened with advance of the colors to the stage and invocation by Rabbi Nachmann Arnoff.

Rev. Charles Bratten Du Bell, former chaplain of the 114th Infantry, delivered a memorial address, taking as his subject the career of General “Stonewall” Jackson.

Congressman Charles A. Wolverton after paying tribute to the G. A. R., Spanish American and World War veterans, promised that Congress would make provisions to support widows and orphans of veterans who need aid before adjournment this Summer.

Criticizes Veteran Cuts

He attacked any plan for balancing the national budget which does so at the expense of the veterans.

“There are two ways to balance the budget,” he said. “One is to take the money from the veterans and federal employees. The other is to require wealth to help.”

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and United Spanish War Veterans memorial services and rituals also featured the program. Rev. Lewis A. Hayes, of Westmont, pronounced the benediction. C. Richard Allen, past county commander of the American Legion, was master of ceremonies.

The committee included Samuel Magill, Jr., chairman; Edward A. Stark, A. F. Klein, Joseph A. Kohler, Joseph Whylings, James J. Burke, Norval McHenry, Charles Buzine, William Amberg, James Milne, William P. Breen, William Miller, William Reinholdt; Edward J. Wintering, William Eisele, William Lloyd, Joseph F. Markley, Frank Ellis, D. J. Connors, Joseph Lounsberry and Charles M. Jefferies.

Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies

Camden Courier-Post —

Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies - Camden Courier-Post, November 7, 1934

By BOB COLLINS

Camden firemen and policemen paid their final respects to stout-hearted Jack Airedale yesterday.

The beloved mascot of Headquarters Fire Company, Fifth and Arch streets, whose life was crushed out under the wheels of truck No. 2, his own wagon, Monday, was accorded a hero’s funeral. His body was interred in the cemetery at the rear of St. Paul’s and the First Baptist churches, close by his fire station home, and taps were sounded at 5 p. m., just as the sun was setting in the west.

People from every station of life visited the fire station to pay homage to the doughty fire-fighter, who was killed answering his last call. Senator Albert S. Woodruff, City Commissioner Harold W. Bennett, Miss Florence Hughes, chairman of the Camden County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Fire Chief John S. [sic] Lennox and Deputy Chief William Hearn were among the estimated throng of 3500 who passed his bier.

Letters and telegrams of sympathy poured into the headquarters company throughout the day. There were more than 10 offers of dogs to serve as mascots and take Jack’s place. These were kindly but firmly rejected by members of the headquarters company. “There will only be one Jack,” they said. “We appreciate all these offers, but we don’t want another mascot right now.”

The funeral rites for the dog were impressive.

Active bearers included Raymond Stark, John K. Taylor and Everett Joslin, members of the Camden police department; William Spencer and John Strouss, of fire truck No. 1; John McKay, Lester Anderson and Chester Andrews, of truck No. 2.

The honorary members were Captain Van Phefferts, Russell Anderson, Harry Haines and Charles Edwards, of truck No. 1; Nelson Andrews, Christopher Moll, Arthur Batten, George Boone and Rox Abbott, of truck No. 2.

At the appointed hour a dummy alarm was sounded. Jack Airedale was carried to his favorite place on fire truck No. 2. The vehicle moved slowly along Fifth street to Federal, then to Fourth and back to Arch street. When it passed the fire station the bells in the tower tolled.

At the cemetery Jack was placed alongside his predecessors, Alva and Gimp, dogs, and Skibby and Old Black Bill, cats, who were at one time mascots at the fire station.

916 North 5th Street — Beauty Salon Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Beauty Salon Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, August 28, 1935

THIS WEEK ONLY

SPECIAL ON CROQUIGNOLES .... $1.50

Special on Shampoos and Finger Waves

D. POSTERNOCK

916 No. 5th Bell Camden 86

916 North 5th Street

916 North 5th Street, photograph

916 North 5th Street. 1929: Louis Molotsky, shoe repair. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

915 North 5th Street

915 North 5th Street, photograph

915 North 5th Street. 1947: Edward L. Gorocki. Damaged by fire on November 11, 2011 and razed that afternoon. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

913 & 915 North 5th Street

913 and 915 North 5th Street, photograph

913 & 915 North 5th Street. Razed November 4, 2011. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

913 North 5th Street

913 North 5th Street, photograph

913 North 5th Street. 1947: Clifford W. Holloway. Razed November 4, 2011. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

911 North 5th Street

911 North 5th Street, photograph

911 North 5th Street. 1947: Mrs. Mary C. Joslin. Razed November 4, 2011. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

909 North 5th Street

909 North 5th Street, photograph 909 North 5th Street, photograph

909 North 5th Street. 1947: George E. Hand. Razed November 4, 2011. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

905 & 907 North 5th Street

905 and 907 North 5th Street, photograph

905 & 907 North 5th Street. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

903 North 5th Street

903 North 5th Street, photograph

903 North 5th Street. 1947: Ellwood S. Hare. Photograph taken November 4, 2011.

Intersection of Bailey Street & North 5th Street

Bailey Street sign at North 5th Street Northwest corner of Bailey Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Northeast corner of Bailey Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Looking east on Bailey Street from North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Southeast corner of Bailey Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Southwest corner of Bailey Street and North 5th Street, November 4, 2011 Looking west on Bailey Street from North 5th Street, November 4, 2011

Intersection of Bailey Street and North 5th Street, photographed November 4, 2011. Several buildings at this intersection were damaged by fire during the early morning hours of November 11, 2011 and razed that afternoon.

Intersection of York Street & North 5th Street

John S. Read Public School, 900-910 North 5th Street, circa 1909 North 5th Street south of York Street, circa 1910-1915

Intersection of York Street and North 5th Street. The northeast corner was home to the John S. Read Public School from 1888 through the 1980s.

800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

815-831 North 5th Street

815-831 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

831 North 5th Street

831 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1906–1914James F. Sullivan Sr. Pharmacy
1917–1920sSamuel T. Goldberg Pharmacy
1924–1929Leader Pharmacy
1929Leader Pharmacy Samuel & Myra Katz
1940s–1960sFrank's Pharmacy1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad
1940s–1960sDr. Alex Grobman

829 North 5th Street

829 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1956James F. Sullivan & Family
1956James F. Sullivan & Family

827 North 5th Street

827 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Otto Walinches & Family
1930Otto & Eva Walinches
1930Joseph Walenches
1930Della Walenches
1930Beatrice Walinches
1930Vedo Walinches

825 North 5th Street

825 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Thomas Dickinson & Family Thomas & Sarah Dickinson George Dickinson Edward Dickinson Robert Dickinson ferry boat pilot Ella M. Morris
1930Thomas & Sarah Dickinson
1930George Dickinson
1930Edward Dickinson
1930Robert Dickinson
1930Ella M. Morris

824 North 5th Street

824 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907–1910s Cullis B. Errickson
—No information available

823 North 5th Street

823 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Warren Turner & Family Tug boat engineer Warren & Carrie M. Turner Joshua Turner Ernest Barnett Helen Barnett
1930Warren & Carrie M. Turner
1930Joshua Turner
1930Ernest Barnett
1930Helen Barnett

821 North 5th Street

821 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Charles Bonner

819 North 5th Street

819 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930William Perks

817 North 5th Street

817 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911Joseph & Anna Stuart Brodersen George S. Brodersen Joseph E. Brodersen Maud B. Brodersen Moyer Ruth J. Brodersen
1956Joseph G. Brodersen & Family
1910–1956Joseph G. & Lillie M. Brodersen

816 North 5th Street

816 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1954Anthony I. McGettigan & Family engineer, Pennsylvania Railroad Anthony I & Mary Agnes McGettigan Joseph McGettigan Doris McGettigan Smith Mary McGettigan Piper Violet McGettigan Smith
1930–1954Anthony I & Mary Agnes McGettigan
1930–1954Joseph McGettigan
1930–1954Doris McGettigan Smith
1930–1954Mary McGettigan Piper
1930–1954Violet McGettigan Smith

815 North 5th Street

815 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Edward Bihn

812 North 5th Street

812 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1969Walter Wolick Jr. & Family
1955–1969Walter & Irene Wolick Jr.
1955–1969Walter Wolick III

808 North 5th Street

808 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909Mrs. Henrietta Caminade

806 North 5th Street

806 North 5th Street — 800 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1910s–1940sHerman Modeck & Family
1910s–1940sEmanuel H. Medeck

831 North 5th Street — Frank’s Pharmacy Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages — 1955

Franks Pharmacy Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages, 1955

PRESCRIPTION SERVICE

DRUGS - COSMETICS ETC.

831 N 5th Cam........ WOodlawn 6-1565

817 North 5th Street — Mrs. Lillie M. Broderson Funeral Notice

Camden Post-Telegram —

Mrs. Lillie M. Broderson Funeral Notice, Camden Post-Telegram, May 10, 1911

The funeral of Mrs. Lillie M. Broderson, wife of Produce Dealer Joseph G. Broderson, of 817 North Fifth street, will take place to-morrow afternoon, interment to be in Arlington. Greatly mourned by her many friends, Mrs. Broderson passed away yesterday after a lingering illness in her thirty-fifth year.

817 North 5th Street — Brodersen Funeral Notice

Camden Courier-Post —

Brodersen Funeral Notice, Camden Courier-Post, October 15, 1956

Joseph G. Brodersen, 81, of 817 N. 5th st., died Sunday in Cooper Hospital.

He was a retired commission merchant at the Dock st. markets in Philadelphia. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Camden.

Surviving are two sons, George S., of Philadelphia, and Joseph E., of Camden; two daughters, Mrs. Maud B. Moyer, of Pennsauken, and Ruth J., of Camden; two sisters, Mrs. Anne Hubbs, of Delanco, and Mrs. Mary Gennett, of Blackwood, and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Davies Funeral Home, 4522 Westfield ave., Pennsauken, where friends may call Tuesday night. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken.

816 North 5th Street — Mrs. Mary McGettigan Death Notice

Camden Courier-Post —

Mrs. Mary McGettigan Death Notice, Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1954

Solemn high requiem Mass for Mrs. Mary Agnes McGettigan, 62, will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Holy Name R.C. Church. Relatives and friends will meet at 8 a.m. in the Murray Funeral Home, 408 Cooper st., where friends may call Tuesday night. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She died Saturday in her home, 816 N. 5th st.

Mrs. McGettigan, a native of Philadelphia, had resided in Camden 34 years and was a member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of the Holy Name R.C. Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Doris Smith and Mrs. Mary Piper, both of Camden, and Mrs. Violet McGuinn, Philadelphia; a son, Joseph, Camden; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

808 North 5th Street — Mrs. Henrietta Caminade Dies

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Henrietta Caminade Dies, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 18, 1909

[text continues from above the clipping]

Following a lengthy illness from tuberculosis, Mrs. Henrietta Caminade, state treasurer of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and widely known throughout New Jersey, died yesterday at her home, 808 North Fifth street, Camden. A sister passed away last week.

700 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

723 North 5th Street

723 North 5th Street — 700 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929George W. Graham Coal

715 North 5th Street

715 North 5th Street — 700 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

Intersection of Vine Street & North 5th Street

Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, northeast corner of Vine and North 5th Street

Intersection of Vine Street and North 5th Street. The northeast corner was the site of Holy Name Roman Catholic Church.

600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

637 North 5th Street

637 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

636 North 5th Street

636 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912George Eckenhoff Damaged in April 2,
1912Cyclone
1951Congregation Ahev Zedak
1970Max Greenberg & Family (grocery)
1923–1970Max & Rebecca Cutler Greenberg
1923–1970David F. Greenberg
1923–1970Fannie Greenberg Wellenbach

635 North 5th Street

635 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1954Alexander Chambers

626 North 5th Street

626 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893 Thomas S. Reed & Family
1893Thomas S. & Jennie L. Reed
1893Esther Reed
1893Martha Reed

620 North 5th Street

620 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1897–1920sErnest Butsch & Family
1897–1920sErnest & Gertrude Butsch
1897–1920s Walter E. Butsch
1897–1920sBertha Butsch
1897–1920sLillian Butsch

618 North 5th Street

618 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1954Israel Roth (aka Israel Ross) & Family (grocery)
1918–1954Israel & Rose Roth
1918–1954Eleanor Roth
1918–1954Dr. Milton D. Roth

615 North 5th Street

615 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884Mrs. Eva Havens

611 North 5th Street

611 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1901Mrs. William F. Hegelman

610 North 5th Street

610 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1888 W. Penn Corson
1888 W. Penn Corson
1933 Jennie Bryson

607 North 5th Street

607 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Walter Sayers

606 North 5th Street

606 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878 Frederick T. L'Esperance & Family
1878Frederick & Elizabeth L'Esperance
1878 Frank F. L'Esperance

605 North 5th Street

605 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947 Joseph J. Nece Sr. & Family
1876–1947Joseph J. & Jane Nece
1876–1947Joseph J. Nece Jr.
1876–1947William Nece
1876–1947Barbara Nece
1876–1947Elizabeth Nece Truitt

600 North 5th Street

600 North 5th Street — 600 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

636 North 5th Street — Mrs. Rebecca Greenberg, 70, Dies; Rites Today

Camden Courier-Post —

Mrs. Rebecca Greenberg, 70, Dies; Rites Today, Camden Courier-Post, September 26, 1951

Mrs. Rebecca Cutler Greenberg, 70, wife of a North Camden grocer, died at her home, 636 North Fifth street, Tuesday.

A native of Odessa, Russia, Mrs. Greenberg came to Camden with her parents 45 years ago and had lived in the North Camden section continuously since that time.

Mrs. Greenberg was a member of the Uptown Home for the Aged, of Philadelphia, and of Ahav Zedak Congregation, of Camden.

Surviving are her husband, Max Greenberg, who has operated a grocery at the home address for many years; a son, David F., of Collingswood; a daughter, Mrs. Fannie Wellenbach, of Philadelphia, and four grandchildren.

Services were held today in the Holl funeral home, 811 Cooper street. Burial was in Crescent Memorial park, Pennsauken.

636 North 5th Street — Thief Makes Big Haul

Camden Courier-Post —

Thief Makes Big Haul, Camden Courier-Post, January 21, 1957

Max Greenberg, of 636 N. 5th st., proprietor of a grocery store, reported to Ptl. Harry Brown the theft of 19 cartons of king-size cigarets he valued at $40. Greenberg discovered the loss after he found a side window open at 6.30 a.m. Sunday as he was opening the store, Brown said.

636 North 5th Street — 2 Bandits Hold Up Aged City Grocer

Camden Courier-Post —

2 Bandits Hold Up Aged City Grocer, Camden Courier-Post, June 25, 1962

Max Greenberg, 87, reported to police he was robbed by two gunmen in his grocery store at 636 N. 5th st. Saturday night.

Ptl. George Sahlin and Edward Kitlas said Greenberg was alone in the store when two Negroes entered with stockings over their heads and brandishing guns. They stole 85 one-dollar bills and an undetermined number of silver half dollars, the police said.

636 North 5th Street — Bandits Get $30 From Candy Store

Camden Courier-Post —

Bandits Get $30 From Candy Store, Camden Courier-Post, June 26, 1968

Two thieves, one armed with a pistol, stole more than $30 in change late yesterday from 92-year-old Max Greenberg, who operates a candy store at 636 N. 5th St., Camden.

Greenberg told police that two young men entered his store and asked for sodas. He said when he returned with the drinks one man pulled a gun and demanded his money.

618 North 5th Street — Israel Roth Death Notice

Camden Courier-Post —

Israel Roth Death Notice, Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1954

ROTH—Or. [sic] Feb. 1, 1954, Israel, beloved husband of Rose Roth, of 618 N. 5th st., Camden, N. J. and devoted father of Eleanor Bencan and Dr. Milton D. Roth. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday at 3 p. m. at David B Berschler Funeral Chapel, 1401-03 Princess ave., Camden, N. J. Interment at Crescent Burial Park.

615 North 5th Street — Mrs. Eva Havens found in New York

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Eva Havens found in New York, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 13, 1884

Mrs. Eva Havens, of No. 615 North Fifth street, who was missing from her home since Saturday last, has been found in New York at the home of her brother. She is about twenty-one years old, and her mind is believed to be impaired.

611 North 5th Street — Mrs. William F. Hegelman

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. William F. Hegelman, Philadelphia Inquirer, January 10, 1901

• • Mrs. William F. Hegelman, of 611 North Fifth street, Camden, who successfully resisted an attempt by linemen of the Eastern Telephone and Telegraph Company to erect a pole in front of her property on Tuesday, won her contention yesterday. The linemen offered to place the pole elsewhere.

607 North 5th Street — Cabin Cruiser Sandy Sinks

Morning News Jersey Bureau Photo

Cabin Cruiser Sandy Sinks, Morning News Jersey Bureau Photo

Morning News Jersey Bureau Photo

RESTING ON BOTTOM near the Pea Patch Island jetty, the 27-foot cabin cruiser Sandy is being examined by its owner, Walter Sayers, 42, of Camden, N. J., as his wife watches from a nearby outboard boat. The couple and two friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence White, were rescued early Saturday morning after their vessel, headed for the Chesapeake and Delaware canal, struck an obstruction and sank. Sayers said he intends to salvage the cruiser and he spent yesterday devising means by which it can be raised and beached for repairs.

605 North 5th Street — Mrs. Jane Nece Dead

Camden Post-Telegram —

Mrs. Jane Nece Dead, Camden Post-Telegram, May 13, 1908

For Over Thirty Years She Resided at 605 North Fifth Street.

Mrs. Jane Nece, wife of Joseph Nece, died last night at her residence, 605 North Fifth street, after a brief illness. Mrs. Nece was 61 years old and had resided in the same house for nearly thirty-five years.

Mrs. Nece was a woman of an exceptionally fine character and was well thought of in the neighborhood where she had resided so long. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Barbara Nece, Mrs. Elizabeth Truitt, and two sons, Joseph and William Nece.

605 North 5th Street — Man, 60, Falls Dead From Heart Disease

Camden Courier-Post —

Man, 60, Falls Dead From Heart Disease, Camden Courier-Post, November 6, 1933

Joseph J. Nece, 60, of 605 North Fifth street, fell dead from heart disease early yesterday at Sixth street and Rex place, while on his way to his home, where he lived with a sister, Mrs. Barbara Truitt. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home of Joseph H. Murray & Son, 408 Cooper street. Friends may call Tuesday evening. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.

500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

525 North 5th Street

525 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1960The Hayes Family
1960Raymont Hayes

524 North 5th Street

524 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917Richard S. Justice & Family (pharmacy)
1878–1917Richard & Mary Justice

522 North 5th Street

522 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887Harry Orcutt
1915Charles Van Dyke Joline
1915Ira C. Shurman
1950 Camden Catholic High School Erie Street George Nicktern Patricia "Patsy" Nicktern Haddon avenue Ellen Barbara Smallberger
1961Joseph Palekas & Family
1927–1961Joseph & Helen Palekas
1927–1961Dorothy Palekas
1927–1961Edna Palekas
1927–1961Janet Palekas

510 North 5th Street

510 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1922Max Greenberg & Family grocery Max & Rebecca Cutler Greenberg David F. Greenberg Fannie Greenberg Wellenbach Congregation Ahev Zedak
1909–1922Max & Rebecca Cutler Greenberg
1909–1922David F. Greenberg
1909–1922Fannie Greenberg Wellenbach
1955Allied Detective Agency Howard H. Watkins1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

509 North 5th Street

509 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Sage Brothers Walter Sage Porch Awnings, Signs, Canopies (Party Tents) for Hire Waterproof Covers, Wagon Covers Canvas Tarpaulins
1906Walter Sage
1955Albert C. Side & Family
1955Albert C. & Elizabeth R. Kane Side
1955Church of the Holy Name

508 North 5th Street

508 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919 Camden High School
1929Carl E. Trebing Sr. & Family (shoes)
1910s–1929Carl E. & Wilhelmina Trebing
1910s–1929Frances Trebing
1910s–1929George Trebing
1910s–1929Harold Trebing
1929Dr. Carl E. Trebing Jr. dentist Walter Trebing and Jacob Dreher were brothers-in-law. Alice Trebing married Jacob Dreher around 1914.
1929Dr. Carl E. Trebing Jr

504-506 North 5th Street

504-506 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Edward T. Simpson Jr. real estate
1929United States Postal Service substation
1929Edward T. Simpson Jr
1941 John J. Crean

505 North 5th Street

505 North 5th Street — 500 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914W. Trego & Company Galvanized awnings, tin and sheet iron work, heaters and ranges.metal

524 North 5th Street — Justice’s Soda Water Advertisement

Camden Post-Telegram —

Justices Soda Water Advertisement, Camden Post-Telegram, July 12, 1906

Healthful and Cool. Where else in Camden can you get the delicious and refreshing soda water— all flavors—as at Justice’s, Fifth and Elm streets?

522 North 5th Street — Harry Orcutt Before Mayor Pratt

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Harry Orcutt Before Mayor Pratt, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1, 1887

Harry Orcutt, an engraver, living at No. 522 North Fifth street, Camden, had a hearing before Mayor Pratt yesterday on a serious charge, made against him by Miss Laura, the daughter of Nathan Wickword, now of Hammonton, but formerly of Camden. The State failed to sustain the charge, and the accused was discharged. The young lady now talks of bringing suit for the support of her child.

510 North 5th Street — Allied Detective Agency Listing

New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages — 1955

Allied Detective Agency Listing, New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages, 1955

Detective Agencies

ALLIED DETECTIVE AGENCY 510 N 5th Cam ........ WOodlwn [sic] 4-8053

509 North 5th Street — Sage Brothers Advertisement

‘’ — 1906

Sage Brothers Advertisement, '', 1906

Porch Awnings

DROP AWNINGS WINGS AND CURTAINS

Canvas Lettering by Hand of Finest Quality

Keystone Telephon [text cut off]

WATER-PROOF COVERS FOR WAGONS, BOATS, AND MACHINERY.

Canopies to Hire for Weddings, Parties, Balls, etc., With or Without Carriage Attendance.

SAGE BROTHERS

509 NORTH FIFTH STREET CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

509 North 5th Street — Elizabeth R. Kane Side Obituary

Camden Courier-Post —

Elizabeth R. Kane Side Obituary, Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955

SIDE—On November 24, 1955, Elizabeth R. Kane, beloved wife of Albert C. Side, of 609 N. 5th St., Camden, N. J. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Monday morning at 8 o’clock, at The Paul R. and Dorothy A. Rilatt Funeral Home, 532 State St., Camden. Requiem High Mass at the Church of the Holy Name at 9 a.m. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening after 7 o’clock.

508 North 5th Street — Carl Trebing Shoe Store Advertisement

Camden High School Purple & Gold Yearbook — 1919

Carl Trebing Shoe Store Advertisement, Camden High School Purple and Gold Yearbook, 1919

A FULL LINE OF

SHOES

At Popular Prices

Carl Trebing

FIFTH & MAIN STS., CAMDEN, N. J.

North 5th Street, 1952

North 5th Street from Penn Street to Linden Street, 1952

North 5th Street between Penn Street and Linden Street, 1952.

400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

428 North 5th Street

428 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

426 North 5th Street

426 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

424 North 5th Street

424 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1892William P. Bender
189223, 1962

418 North 5th Street

418 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

416 North 5th Street

416 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887 George W. Jessup Sr. realtor

414 North 5th Street

414 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905Mrs. Ruth Emma Barnard
1910s–1920s George M. Beringer
1916James Nolan

411 North 5th Street

411 North 5th Street — 400 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885–1888Harry J. Stiles
1888Harry J. Stiles

424 North 5th Street — William P. Bender Sr. Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

William P. Bender Sr. Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, January 28, 1892

BENDER.—On January 28, 1892, William P. Bender, Sr., aged 58 years.

The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Saturday morning, January 30, at 11 o’clock, from his late residence, 424 North Fifth street, Camden, N.J. Interment private.

BEAN.—On January 26, 1892, Julia, wife of S. F. [text continues beyond the clipping]

414 North 5th Street — Mrs. Ruth Emma Barnard

Camden Post-Telegram —

Mrs. Ruth Emma Barnard, Camden Post-Telegram, September 16, 1905

RUTH EMMA BARNARD, aged 61 years, wife of the late John Barnard. Services were held last evening, at her late residence, 414 North Fifth street, and interment was made to-day at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. The services last evening were conducted by Rev. Robert W. Forsyth, rector of St. Paul’s P. E. Church.

414 North 5th Street — James Nolan Travel Note

Camden Post-Telegram —

James Nolan Travel Note, Camden Post-Telegram, October 16, 1916

James Nolan, a distinguished resident of 415 North Fifth street, is off to visit relatives and friends in sunny Savannah, Georgia.

300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

321 North 5th Street

321 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

319 North 5th Street

319 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898 Amedee S. Middleton & Family Amedee & Mary Middleton Rena Middleton Left: Amedee S. Middleton
1898Amedee & Mary Middleton
1898Rena Middleton
1942 McCullough C. Case Delaware River Bridge Police
1942 McCullough C. Case

317 North 5th Street

317 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1957Frank Dumbleton Sr
1917–1957Frank & Henrietta Dumbleton
1917–1957Dr. Frank Dumbleton Jr. DDS
1917–1957Florence Dumbleton
1917–1957Ruth Dumbleton
1917–1957Walter Dumbleton

315 North 5th Street

315 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911Thomas Parke Duckett
1907–1911Thomas P. & Hannah Duckett
1907–1911Mary P. Duckett

313 North 5th Street

313 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

311 North 5th Street

311 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

301 North 5th Street

301 North 5th Street — 300 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

315 North 5th Street — ‘’’Squire Duckett’’s Compliments’

Camden Post-Telegram —

Squire Ducketts Compliments, Camden Post-Telegram, December 22, 1910

His Honor ‘Squire T. P. Duckett, veteran of the Sixth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and one of the few survivors of the Fremont presidential campaign of over half a century ago, wishes all his friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The ‘Squire is now 75 years of age and is as lively and wiry as ever.

200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

226 North 5th Street

226 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

220 North 5th Street

220 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

218 North 5th Street

218 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896 Amedee S. Middleton & Family Amedee & Mary Middleton Rena Middleton Left: Amedee S. Middleton
1896Amedee & Mary Middleton
1896Rena Middleton
1951Louis D. Sayre

216 North 5th Street

216 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

215 North 5th Street

215 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

214 North 5th Street

214 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

213 North 5th Street

213 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

212 North 5th Street

212 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

211 North 5th Street

211 North 5th Street — 200 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Dr. Alfred Cramer Jr. physician
1929Dr. Alfred Cramer Jr

218 North 5th Street — Assailant of Girl, 9, Eligible for Parole

Camden Courier-Post —

Assailant of Girl, 9, Eligible for Parole, Camden Courier-Post, April 2, 1952

Trenton, April 2.— A 39-year-old Camden prisoner, charged with indecent assault upon a nine-year-old child, was declared eligible for parole today by the State Parole Board.

Louis D. Sayre, formerly of 218 North Fifth street, was sentenced to from 1 to 2 years on last Oct. 19 after he allegedly enticed an East Camden girl into his room. At that time, Sayre was working as an attendant at Cooper hospital where the girl was a clinic patient.

100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

118 North 5th Street

118 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

116 North 5th Street

116 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Style Decorating Co.

109 North 5th Street

109 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

108 North 5th Street

108 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Marietta K. Champion Assistant Librarian in charge of the Camden Free Public Library (Cooper Branch)
1938Thomas Beauty Salon
1941Jule's Fairfax Beauty Salon July 1,

107 North 5th Street

107 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1894Emelius Senseman & Family
1894Emelius & Annie Nispel Senseman
1894A, Harry & Adeline E. Senseman
1894Order of Chosen Friends
1955Katharine H. Abrams1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

106 North 5th Street

106 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Jamieson Real Estate Co.
1964Econo-Car

105 North 5th Street

105 North 5th Street — 100 Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1931Walter Nispel Senseman
1931Trimble Lodge No. 117 F. & A.M. First Baptist Church
1955Oakdale Printing Company1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

116 North 5th Street — Style Decorating Co. Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Style Decorating Co. Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, June 16, 1932

Wall Texturing and Decorating

116 No. 5th St., Camden

108 North 5th Street — Thomas Beauty Salon Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Thomas Beauty Salon Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, February 8, 1938

Reg. $5 French Oil

PERMANENT

SPECIAL GUARANTEED $2.50

Thomas Beauty Salon

108 No. 5th St. (Near Market Open Evenings Camden 6699

108 North 5th Street — Jule’s Fairfax Beauty Salons Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Jules Fairfax Beauty Salons Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, July 1, 1941

OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY

4th of JULY SPECIAL $5.00 Machine Oil

PERMANENT WAVE

$2.50

LET JULE SHOW YOU HOW TO RELAX and GROW THIN

JULE’S FAIRFAX BEAUTY SALONS

108 N. 5th Street Phone 10237 2624 Federal Street Phone 10292 Union Shop—Affiliate of A. F. of L.

107 North 5th Street — SENSEMAN — Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

SENSEMAN Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 24, 1894

SENSEMAN.—On November 24, 1894, Emelius, husband of Annie Nispel Senseman and son of A. Harry and Adeline E. Senseman, aged 44 years

The relatives and friends of the family, also Association Council, No. 6, Order of Chosen Friends, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, from his late residence, 107 North Fifth street, Camden, N. J. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery.

107 North 5th Street — Katharine H. Abrams Yellow Pages Listing

New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages — 1955

Katharine H. Abrams Yellow Pages Listing, New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages, 1955

Dressmakers

ABRAMS KATHARINE H HEMS SHORTENED

COMPLETE ALTERATION SERVICE Closed Wed

107 N 5th Cam Woodlawn 4-7056

Econo-Car (Car Rental Advertisement)

Camden Courier-Post —

Econo-Car Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, May 19, 1964

WHAT MAKES EMMETT SMILE?

“SAVING 40% ON CAR RENTALS!

To meet my performance dates, I travel from coast-to-coast. I reserve an Econo-Car by phoning ahead for reservation . . . and on arrival, there’s a brand new Chrysler product waiting, and ready-to-roll! I like to ‘drive a bargain . . .’”

THAT’S WHAT MAKES EMMETT KELLY Jr. SMILE!

ECONO-CAR

World’s fastest growing car rental system

Snow-bound? Car being repaired? Stolen? Need a car for shopping, a trip? Phone Econo-Car . . . and you’ll wear a money-saving smile! Free pick-up/delivery on new Econo-Car Valiants, Plymouths, Dodges or Chryslers. All equipped with safety seat-belts, radio, heater and automatic transmission. Rental covers cost of gas, oil and insurance.

YOU TOO CAN

SAVE 40% ON CAR RENTALS

JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY TO RENT A CAR,

DIAL 966-4090 106 N. 5th St., Camden, N.J.

Just back of Plaza [M]otor Hotel

105 North 5th Street — W. N. Senseman Dies; Printing Firm Member

Camden Courier-Post —

W. N. Senseman Dies; Printing Firm Member, Camden Courier-Post, August 26, 1931

Walter Nispel Senseman, a member of the firm of Senseman Printing Co., Camden, died today at his home, 105 North Fifth street, after an illness of several months.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the home of Joseph H. Murray & Son, 408 Cooper street, and burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.

Senseman, with his mother, Mrs. Annie C. Senseman, and his brother, William H., had been identified with the concern for many years. The business was started by his father. Besides his mother and brother, Senseman is survived by his widow, Flora Shuman Senseman, and a sister, Mrs. Frank C. Weeks. He was a member of Trimble Lodge, F. and A. M., and was a former president of the Harrar Bible Class of First Baptist Church.

105 North 5th Street — Oakdale Printing Company Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Telephone — 1955

Oakdale Printing Company Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Telephone, 1955

OAKDALE PRINTING CO INC

LETTER PRESS - OFFSET ENGRAVING

WOodlawn 3-8948

105 North 5th St Camden. WOodlawn 3-8948

Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

45 North 5th Street

45 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Joseph W. Goldberg1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone
19651st General Mortgage Company

41 North 5th Street

41 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1955–1960sSalvation Army Corps

40 North 5th Street

40 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893 Robert M. Coffman Sr. & Family
1879–1893Robert M. & Amelia Coffman
1879–1893 Robert M. Coffman Jr.
1879–1893May Coffman
1879–1893Gertrude Coffman
1879–1893Richard Coffman
1879–1893Harry Coffman
1879–1893John Coffman

38 North 5th Street

38 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896 John Gray

36 North 5th Street

36 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890 John Gray
1977 Drive-It-Yourself Co. of N.J. Charles A. Aceto

35 North 5th Street

35 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1872 Albert Doughty

34 North 5th Street

34 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1872 Isaac Anderson - John Anderson
1874 Peter S. Gray
1884Mrs. Mary Jane Kane
1914 Robert M. Coffman Jr.

34-44 North 5th Street

34-44 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917–1929Rud Preisendanz' Sons
1929 Rud Preisendanz' Sons Edward Preisendanz Rud Presendanz Jr.

30 North 5th Street

30 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1872 John M. Gray & Family
1872John M. & Sarah Gray
1872 Peter S. Gray
1872 John S. Gray

28 North 5th Street

28 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885 William S. Davis & Family
1878–1885William S. & Dollie Amanda Davis

21 North 5th Street

21 North 5th Street — Unit Block of North 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1860–1869Napoleon B. Aaronson & Family

45 North 5th Street — Joseph W. Goldberg Insurance Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Telephone — 1955

Joseph W. Goldberg Insurance Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Telephone, 1955

GOLDBERG JOS W

ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE INCLUDING LIFE

45 North 5th Cam...... WOodlawn 4-5744

45 North 5th Street — 1st General Mortgage Company Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

1st General Mortgage Company Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1965

CASH LOANS

‘Borrow Where You Can Trust’

1st GENERAL LOANS MORTGAGE CO.

Pay Off All Your Bills and Let Us Give You Some Extra Cash for Christmas. One Low Monthly Payment Pays For Everything.

Call Anytime WO 3-7740

| Loan | 48 pymts. | 60 pymts. | |------|-----------|-----------| | $600 | 16.07 | | | $1000 | 26.78 | 22.60 | | $1500 | 40.18 | 33.90 | | $2000 | 53.58 | 45.20 | | $2500 | 66.97 | 56.60 | | $3000 | 80.37 | 67.79 |

Licensed Under Chapter 91, P.L. 1965

1st GENERAL LOANS MORTGAGE CO. 45 N. 5th ST., CAMDEN

34 North 5th Street — Mrs. Mary Jane Kann Injured

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Mary Jane Kann Injured, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2, 1884

Mrs. Mary Jane Kann, a widow, residing at No 34 North Fifth street, Camden, fell down stairs yesterday and sustained an injury of her spine. [text continues beyond the clipping]

21 North 5th Street — Sarah Ann Aaronson Death Notice

West Jersey Press —

Sarah Ann Aaronson Death Notice, West Jersey Press, December 16, 1868

AARONSON.— In Camden, on the 14th inst., Sarah Ann Aaronson, wife of Napoleon B. Aaronson, aged 62 years. [text continues beyond the clipping]

21 North 5th Street — Captain Napoleon B. Aaronson Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Captain Napoleon B. Aaronson Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1, 1902

AARONSON.— On February 1, 1902, Captain Napoleon B., husband of the late Isabella Aaronson, in his 87th year. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, from his late residence, 322 Spruce street, Camden, N. J. Interment private.

21 North 5th Street — Grave of Captain Napoleon B. Aaronson

21 North 5th Street — Grave of Captain Napoleon B. Aaronson

Gravestone of Captain Napoleon B. Aaronson. The inscription reads: FATHER / CAPT. N.B. AARONSON / OF 4. REGT. N.J.V. / DIED FEB. 1, 1902. / AGED 87 YEARS.

21 North 5th Street — Napoleon B. Aaronson

Usually referred to as N.B. Aaronson, Napoleon Aaronson and sons opened a flour and feed store at 236 Federal Street in Camden in the spring of 1860. The 1860 Census shows him in Camden’s Middle Ward and Directories show him at 21 North 5th Street from 1863 to 1867. The family consisted of N.B. Aaronson, wife the former Sarah Ann Chew, and children Frederic, John, Sarah and Mary, and one relative of his wife.

In the summer of 1861, with the country engaged in Civil War, N.B. Aaronson and his son Frederic answered the nation’s call. When the Fourth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment was raised in August, N.B. Aaronson was appointed Captain of Company F, and Frederic was appointed First Lieutenant. In 1862 he saw action at the Battle of Gaines Mill, where he apparently was one of the 400 men captured. He and Captain John Reynolds were exchanged for Confederate officers in August.

Now commanded by Colonel William B. Hatch, from August 26 to September 2 the Fourth New Jersey was part of General John Pope’s campaign in Northern Virginia, which culminated on August 30 with the Second Battle of Bull Run, and the ensuing Union retreat to Centreville. On September 6 General McClellan began a campaign into Maryland. On September 14 the regiment and its sister units in the First New Jersey Brigade took part in the Battle of Crampton’s Gap. The monument there reads:

Late in the afternoon the Brigade advanced from the fields north and west of Burkittsville, charged up the mountain, carried this point, and followed the enemy to the west foot of the mountain. Loss in the Brigade 40 killed, 134 wounded.

On September 16–17 the First New Jersey Brigade took part in the Battle of Antietam. The Brigade arrived upon the field from Crampton’s Pass about noon, and was formed for a charge upon the Confederate line just North of the Dunkard Church. The order for the charge was countermanded, and the brigade took position across this road, in support of the 6th Corps Artillery, the right of the brigade in woods North of the road, the left in the open field South, where it remained, under artillery fire, until the morning of the 19th.

Captain Aaronson resigned his commission on September 22, 1862. He returned to Camden, and briefly did some work for the State government in 1865. His wife died in December of 1868 and he appears to have left Camden shortly afterwards. He lived for many years in Hammonton, New Jersey before returning to Camden after the 1900 Census to live with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Messick, at 322 Spruce Street, where he died on February 1, 1902.

Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

1,3, & 5 South 5th Street

1,3, & 5 South 5th Street — Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1904Camden Fire Insurance Association

6-8-10 South 5th Street

6-8-10 South 5th Street — Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Camden Veterinary Hospital Dr. John O. George & Dr. Richard W. Hewett

9 South 5th Street

9 South 5th Street — Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1903John H. Wescott & Fami;y
1903John H. & Jennie Wescott
1903Edith Wescott

23 South 5th Street

23 South 5th Street — Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955Fred P. Smith bindings

24 South 5th Street

24 South 5th Street — Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890 Thomas R. Grapevine painting contractor
1893 Lynn & Bassett (painting contractors)
1892–1893 Joseph H. Lynn & William Bassett
1895–1896August C. Miller
1896August C. Miller saloon

27 South 5th Street

27 South 5th Street — Unit Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1880–1900sJacob W. Kellum

1, 3 & 5 South 5th Street — Camden Fire Insurance Association Purchases Properties

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Fire Insurance Association Purchases Properties, Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1904

The Camden Fire Insurance Association has purchased the properties 1, 3 and 5 South Fifth street and will build an addition to its main office at the southwest corner of Fifth and Federal streets.

6, 8 & 10 South 5th Street — Camden Veterinary Hospital Advertisement

Camden Veterinary Hospital Advertisement, (Advertisement), 1906

6-8-10 S. Fifth St., Camden, N. J.

GEORGE & HEWETT

Veterinarians

OFFICE PHONE:—Bell 829 D; Eastern 285

NIGHT PHONE:—Eastern 199

Intersection of Bridge Avenue & South 5th Street

Intersection of South 5th Street and Bridge Avenue. Ralph Cornell, Inc. was located at this intersection, per the Camden Courier-Post, July 24, 1941.

20-Ton Truck Stuck Under Fifth St. Span

Camden Courier-Post —

20-Ton Truck Stuck Under Fifth St. Span - Camden Courier-Post, July 24, 1941

A 20-ton truck and trailer was jammed under the P. R. R. bridge over Fifth street south of Federal for two hours yesterday. Loaded with metal ventilators for the Campbell's Soup plant, the truck, owned by Ralph Cornell, Inc., of Woodbury, and driven by James McAllister, was going north on Fifth when it jammed under the bridge.

By letting air out of the tires and taking off auxiliary wheels, the truck was freed. Traffic was re-routed off Fifth street during the tie-up.

100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

102 South 5th Street

102 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

103 South 5th Street

103 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880 Charles S. Elfreth

104 South 5th Street

104 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900David Andrews

105 South 5th Street

105 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

106 South 5th Street

106 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

107 South 5th Street

107 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

108 South 5th Street

108 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

109 South 5th Street

109 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890 Edward S. Andrews tobacconist

110 South 5th Street

110 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895–1896John O'Connell
1896John O'Connell saloon
1900 John H. Lutts

111 South 5th Street

111 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

112 South 5th Street

112 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

113 South 5th Street

113 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

114 South 5th Street

114 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

115 South 5th Street

115 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1876 Anson H. Kelly & Family
1876Anson H. & Katherine Mathews Kelley
1876 Anson Kelley

116 South 5th Street

116 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

119 South 5th Street

119 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1888Ludwig & Lewis Schuck
1888Ludwig & Lewis Schuck
1888–1891Lewis Schuck
1891Lewis Schuck saloon

118 South 5th Street

118 South 5th Street — 100 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900John D. Shuman & Family
1900William Ryan - Maria Louisa Sheldon Ryan Furman Sheldon - Proscilla Sheldon

118 South 5th Street — Ryan Funeral Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Ryan Funeral Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 24, 1900

RYAN.—Suddenly, on February 22, 1900, Maria Louisa, wife of William Ryan and daughter of the late Furman and Priscilla Sheldon. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, from the residence of his son-in-law, John D. Shuman, northeast corner of Fifth and Mickle streets, Camden, N. J. Interment strictly private.

Intersection of Mickle Street & South 5th Street

Intersection of Mickle Street and South 5th Street. Camden Daily Telegram, May 12, 1898.

Real Estate For Sale (Fifth and Mickle Streets)

Camden Daily Telegram —

Real Estate For Sale (Fifth and Mickle Streets) - Camden Daily Telegram, May 12, 1898

Large store and dwelling Southeast corner Fifth and Mickle Sts., with two story stable on rear of lot. Will be sold on easy terms at private sale. Inquire at this office.

200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

202-204 South 5th Street

202-204 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

201 South 5th Street

201 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

203 South 5th Street

203 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

205-207 South 5th Street

205-207 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

206 South 5th Street

206 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

208 South 5th Street

208 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

210 South 5th Street

210 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1914 Nicholas Romaine
1928Steelman Business School1928 Purple & Gold Yearbook Ad
1961Don's Delicatessen-Luncheonette Veterans Boxing Association Ring 61961 Banquet Program Ad
1961Don's Delicatessen-Luncheonette

212 South 5th Street

212 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1941James R. Lloyd
1941 Clifford Carr

213 South 5th Street

213 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1951 Stanley Powell
1951 stanley powell Mickle Street Louis Schmidt Joseph Carpani South 5th Street Ira Sands North 2nd Street Lillian Sands

214 South 5th Street

214 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

215 South 5th Street

215 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928 Joseph Shapiro

216 South 5th Street

216 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

217 South 5th Street

217 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897 John Cherry

218 South 5th Street

218 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897 William Conlin & Family William & Kate Conlin Jimmy Conlin
1920 J. Marshall Boileau
1940 John Dalanni & Family
1930s–1940John & Marie Dalanni
1930s–1940 Dominic Dalanni

219 South 5th Street

219 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

220 South 5th Street

220 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

221 South 5th Street

221 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Kille Brothers

222 South 5th Street

222 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

223 South 5th Street

223 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

224 South 5th Street

224 South 5th Street — 200 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

210 South 5th Street — Don’s Delicatessen Advertisement

Dons Delicatessen Advertisement, (Advertisement), 1961

204 SOUTH FIFTH STREET CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

210 South 5th Street — Steelman Business School Advertisement

Camden High School (Purple & Gold Yearbook) —

Steelman Business School Advertisement, Camden High School (Purple and Gold Yearbook), January 1928

NELLIE M. STEELMAN PRINCIPAL

210 South 5th Street

CAMDEN, N. J.

Day and Night School Open Every Month in the Year

Special Short Courses Arranged for High School Students

Heaters, Ranges, Roofing Tanks for Motor Boats

Camden Daily Courier —

Kille Brothers Advertisement, Camden Daily Courier, April 9, 1908

HEATERS, RANGES, ROOFING

TANKS FOR MOTOR BOATS

KILLE BROS.,

Eastern 635 221 S. Fifth Street

300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

300 South 5th Street

300 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1957 George H. Allen Sr. & Family
1957George H. Allen Jr.

302 South 5th Street

302 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1910sDr. Wilson Gill Bailey

305 South 5th Street

305 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933George Seybold

306 South 5th Street

306 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920 John H. Lutts

310 South 5th Street

310 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938John Thearl

312 South 5th Street

312 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
—George E. Pfeiffer Jr.

315 South 5th Street

315 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955Kebler Laboratory
1955Bio-Analytical Laboratory

316 South 5th Street

316 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Ralph LoVuolo & Family
1924Ralph & Anna LoVuolo
1924Elizabeth LoVuolo
1924Helen LoVuolo
1924Rita LoVuolo
1947Anna's Sweet Shop

318 South 5th Street

318 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Frank B. Lyons

320-322 South 5th Street

320-322 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Ralph C. LoVuolo Sr. & Family
1930Ralph & Anna LoVuolo
1930Elizabeth LoVuolo
1930Helen LoVuolo
1930Rita LoVuolo
1930Ralph C. LoVuolo Jr.

320 South 5th Street

320 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Ralph C. Lovuollo Sr. clothes presser
1947Camden Sales & Workshop for the Blind chair caners

322 South 5th Street

322 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph Tachine clothes cleaner
1947Joseph Tachine

324 South 5th Street

324 South 5th Street — 300 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Ralph C. LoVuolo Sr. & Family
1929Ralph & Anna LoVuolo
1929Elizabeth LoVuolo
1929Helen LoVuolo
1929Rita LoVuolo
1929Ralph C. LoVuolo Jr.
1947Paul Smith
1947Dale C. Brock

Notes — 300 Block of South 5th Street

320-322 South 5th Street. Ralph C. LoVuolo Sr. & Family Ralph & Anna LoVuolo Elizabeth LoVuolo Helen LoVuolo Rita LoVuolo Ralph C. LoVuolo Jr. My Grandfather Raphaelo (Ralph Sr.) owned the A&P at 5th and Benson Street . His wife was Anna. They had 4 children, Ralph Carmen, Helen, Elizabeth and Rita. They all lived above the store. Ralph Sr. also owned a string of stores across the street on 5th Street. and a bar around the corner on Benson. Ralph Jr. married Rose D'Aloise who lived across the street at 452 Benson, next to the Quick's, who were electricians. Rose had 3 sisters, Mary, Anna and Adeline. Mary married Dominic Cerulli who lived in the neighborhood. I Lived at 452 Benson when I was very young before my dad moved the family to Pennsauken. Helen LoVuolo married Denny DiRenzo who owned the grocery store on Royden Street. Ralph LoVuolo November 2009

400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

402 South 5th Street

402 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

403 South 5th Street

403 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Catherine Hinch
1947William E. Hinch
1947John Hinch

408 South 5th Street

408 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900 William H. Osler
1932Howard Blackson

414 South 5th Street

414 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898 Daniel W. Curliss & Family
1870s–1898Daniel & Elizabeth Curliss
1870s–1898 William Curliss
1920s–1930sRoedel Funeral Home

414 & 416 South 5th Street

414 & 416 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

415 South 5th Street

415 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

416 South 5th Street

416 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

417 South 5th Street

417 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

419 South 5th Street

419 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885Micijah Bates
1885 Logan Bates

419 & 421 South 5th Street

419 & 421 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

421 South 5th Street

421 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

420 South 5th Street

420 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Camden Elbow Company roofing supply house

425 South 5th Street

425 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888 Logan Alcott & Family Logan and Elizabeth Bodine Alcott William Alcottt Emeline Alcott Daniel Alcott Mary Alcott Nicholas Alcott Charles Alcott Left: Charles Alcott
1871–1888Logan and Elizabeth Bodine Alcott
1871–1888 William Alcottt
1871–1888Emeline Alcott
1871–1888Daniel Alcott
1871–1888Mary Alcott
1871–1888Nicholas Alcott
1871–1888 Charles Alcott
1914Harry M. Dease & Family Harry M. & Emma. Dease Amos Dease was a painting contractor, with a business at 416 Market Street where he also retailed paint. His son Harry worked in the business.
1914Harry M. & Emma. Dease
1938Alex Maloney

431 South 5th Street

431 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 Charles S. Elfreth

434 South 5th Street

434 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1927Charles Harkins
1927Emily Harkins Peter Wallace

435 South 5th Street

435 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1882 Micijah Bates & Family
1878–1882Micijah & Emeline Bodine Bates
1878–1882 Logan Bates

437 South 5th Street

437 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884Fat Daddy's
1949Brothers Sam Beyel, Joe Beyel, Abraham "N.Y. Fats" Beyel Harris Mother Sadie Beyel
1960Joe's Cafe Joseph Cimino
1961Cimino's Tavern
1963Abe Beyel Harris' brother Joe Beyel owned the Camden Liquor Company liquor store at 306 Broadway

438 South 5th Street

438 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888–1889Micijah Bates
1888–1889 Logan Bates
1889Micijah Bates
1889 Logan Bates

439 South 5th Street

439 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 Martin Carrigan

440 South 5th Street

440 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918–1920 Charles Alcott
1920 Charles Alcott

443 South 5th Street

443 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950Evelyn Allen Franklin McNinch

444 South 5th Street

444 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1874 Andrew S. Morton & Family Andrew S. & Rhoda Morton Charles A. Morton Lillie H. Morton Rhoda E. Morton (1873-1875)
1874Andrew S. & Rhoda Morton
1874Charles A. Morton
1874Lillie H. Morton
1953 William Van Pfefferle Winfield Leviseur Thomas Winstanley Eugene Alston Frank Deal Charles Davis Howard Lewis

446 South 5th Street

446 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1869 Andrew S. Morton & Family
1867–1869Andrew S. & Rhoda Morton
1867–1869Charles A. Morton
1867–1869Lillie H. Morton

449 South 5th Street

449 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Camden Electric Appliance & Radio Co. John Girgenti

453 South 5th Street

453 South 5th Street — 400 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Frank M. Kennedy

408 South 5th Street — Speeding to Ill Wife Man Is Hurt in Crash

Camden Courier-Post —

Speeding to Ill Wife Man Is Hurt in Crash, Camden Courier-Post, June 17, 1932

SPEEDING TO ILL WIFE

MAN IS HURT IN CRASH

Two persons were injured when two automobiles upset in a collision at Crescent boulevard and Collings avenue circe [sic] in West Collingswood Extehsion [sic] last night.

Harry J. Weisbecker, Runnemede, was hurrying home because he had received a message that his wife was stricken ill. His car collided with another operated by Howard Blackson, 410 South Fifth street, Camden. Both were treated for cuts, bruises and shock by local physicians.

414 South 5th Street

414 South 5th Street, photograph

414 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

414 & 416 South 5th Street

414 and 416 South 5th Street, photograph

414 & 416 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

415 South 5th Street

415 South 5th Street, photograph

415 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

416 South 5th Street

416 South 5th Street, photograph

416 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

417 South 5th Street

417 South 5th Street, photograph

417 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

419 South 5th Street

419 South 5th Street, photograph

419 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

419 & 421 South 5th Street

419 and 421 South 5th Street, photograph

419 & 421 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

421 South 5th Street

421 South 5th Street, photograph

421 South 5th Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2013.

Hospital Cases

Camden Courier-Post —

Hospital Cases - Camden Courier-Post, February 26, 1938

COOPER

John Passarella, 7, of 433 Spruce street, lacerated scalp.

Peter Chiodi, 14, of 337 Spruce street, lacerated hand.

John Cool, Jr., 7, of 218 Burns street, lacerated thumb.

Michael Bottalico, 19, of 816 South Fifth street, lacerated hand.

Kenneth Bell, 40, of 754 Wright avenue, lacerated upper lip.

Irving Yerks, 9, of 1134 Baring street, lacerated thumb.

Theresa Joyce, 61, of 507 Haddon avenue, possible fractured hand.

William Malloney, 15, of 709 Morgan street, possible fractured nose

Leonard Schaffer, 10, of 119 Dudley street, fractured wrist.

Florence Melari, 60, of 808 Princeton avenue, dog bite.

Theresa Tenovese, 7 months, of 221 Railroad avenue, Glassboro, burn, hand.

Marie Cahill, 5, of 2168 Berwick street, brush burns, hand.

Howard Cannon, 30, of 751 Cherry street, nail wound, foot.

Catherine Wolfer, 14, of Lindenwold, injured ankle.

Alex Maloney, 29, of 425 South Fifth street, injured shoulder.

WEST JERSEY

James Brady, 7, of 1580 Minnesota road, lacerated wrist.

Betty Antonow, 6, of 1038 street, puncture wound, foot.

J. E. Walker, 46, of 222 Washington terrace, Audubon, near amputation, tip of finger.

Arthur Davis, 10, of Nicholson road, West Collingswood, lacerated scalp.

Ed Cachell, 35, of 612 Robert street, lacerated finger.

Dolores Pfeffer, 7, of 548 Haddon avenue, Collingswood, abrasions of thigh; communuted [sic] fracture of ankle.

Ida Devlin, 40, of 1337 Morton street, contusion, wrist and possible fractured arm.

434 South 5th Street — Man Held as Deserter of His Wife and Child

Camden Courier-Post —

Man Held as Deserter of His Wife and Child, Camden Courier-Post, November 15, 1927

MAN HELD AS DESERTER

OF HIS WIFE AND CHILD

Charles Harkins, 434 South Fifth street, arrested after a month’s search on a non-support charge preferred by his wife, Mrs. Emily Harkins, was committed to county jail yesterday in default of $500 bail by Peter Wallace, justice of the peace.

Mrs. Harkins, of Fourth street, near Benson, charges her husband deserted her and a child early in October. Since she had a warrant issued October 7, a constable has been looking for Harkins, who was located in Gloucester City yesterday.

437 South 5th Street — Abraham “N.Y. Fats” Beyel Harris

437 South 5th Street — Abraham “N.Y. Fats” Beyel Harris

437 South 5th Street. Fat Daddy’s. Abe “New York Fats” Harris on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, 1942.

437 South 5th Street — The Beyel Family, 1949

437 South 5th Street — The Beyel Family, 1949

The Beyel family in Atlantic City, 1949: brothers Sam Beyel, Joe Beyel and Abraham “N.Y. Fats” Beyel Harris, and their mother, Sadie Beyel. Abe Beyel Harris’ brother Joe Beyel owned the Camden Liquor Company liquor store at 306 Broadway. Handwritten on the photograph: “Sam Beyel,” “Joe Beyel,” “Joe Harris N.Y. FATS,” “Sadie Beyel,” “3-7-49,” “Atlantic City N.J.”

Camden Courier-Post —

Legal Notice: Joes Cafe, Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1960

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Take notice that Rita Cimino Sullmay, executrix of the estate of Joseph Cimino, trading as Joe’s Cafe, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 437 S. 5th St., Camden, N. J. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, City Clerk of Camden. (Signed) RITA CIMINO SULIMAY, 3706 Burwood Ave., Pennsauken, N. J. ($8.64)

Camden Courier-Post —

Legal Notice: Fat Daddys, Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1961

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Take notice that Bridget Harris, trading as Fat Daddy, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License, for premises situated at 437 S. 5th St., Camden, N.J.

Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, City Clerk of Camden.

(Signed) BRIDGET HARRIS, 4822 Graham Ave., Pennsauken, N.J.

($8.10)

Camden Courier-Post —

Legal Notice: Fat Daddys, Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1963

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Take notice that Bridget Harris, trading as Fat Daddy, has applied to The Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption license for premises situated at 437 So. 5th Street, Camden, New Jersey.

Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, Clerk of the City of Camden, New Jersey.

(Signed) BRIDGET HARRIS, 4822 Graham Avenue, Pennsauken, N.J.

($10.88)

Camden Courier-Post —

Legal Notice: Fat Daddys, Camden Courier-Post, March 24, 1984

Take Notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden to transfer to Pierre Dessaigne, trading as Les Croissants Pierre, for premises located at 120 North Broadway, Camden, New Jersey 08102, the Plenary Retail Consumption License #04[illegible][illegible]-33-065-001, heretofore issued to Bridget Harris, trading as Fat Daddy for the premises located at 437 South Fifth Street, Camden, New Jersey 08103.

Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, Clerk of the City of Camden, New Jersey.

PIERRE DESSAIGNE Applicant 120 North Broadway Camden, N.J. 08102

(2636) ($38.88)

443 South 5th Street — Man Admits Setting 2 Fires in House

Camden Courier-Post —

Man Admits Setting 2 Fires in House, Camden Courier-Post, January 25, 1950

Confessing he started a fire in a South Camden home, Franklin McNinch, 22, formerly of 443 South Fifth street, was sent to county jail on an arson charge today by Police Judge DiMona. McNinch, who was held without bail for grand jury action, admitted he set two mattresses ablaze in the three-story home of Evelyn Allen, of the Fifth street address, because he got angry.

The anger, he told police, was precipitated by an argument over Mrs. Allen’s decision to oust him from his room.

No one was in the house when the fire started, Jan. 22.

A neighbor smelled smoke and summoned firemen. Considerable damage resulted in the second and third floor bedrooms.

McNinch surrendered to Detective Ira Hall Tuesday after learning he had been sought for questioning.

444 South 5th Street — Andrew S. Morton

444 South 5th Street — Andrew S. Morton

444 South 5th Street. 1874: Andrew S. Morton & Family. Andrew S. Morton, circa 1864.

444 South 5th Street — Rhoda Morton

444 South 5th Street — Rhoda Morton

444 South 5th Street. 1874: Andrew S. Morton & Family. Rhoda Hires Harris Morton, circa 1890.

444 South 5th Street — 7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome

Camden Courier-Post —

7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome, Camden Courier-Post, December 27, 1952

ONE OF SEVEN CHILDREN RESCUED from a burning house at 444 S. 5th st., Friday, is shown being carried to safety in the arms of a fireman. Three of the children and a fireman were overcome by smoke. Two civilians rescued four of the children before firemen arrived.

444 South 5th Street — Six Firemen Cited Here for Heroism

Camden Courier-Post —

Six Firemen Cited Here for Heroism, Camden Courier-Post, January 12, 1953

Six Camden firemen have been cited for outstanding service by the Fire Department Merit Board for rescuing three Puerto Rican children from a blazing second floor apartment at 444 N. 5th st. last Dec. 26.

Receiving special mention, according to Fire Chief Pfefferle, were District Chief Winfield LeViseur, Capt. Thomas Winstanley, Acting Capt. Eugene Alston, Firemen Frank Deal, Charles Davis and Howard Lewis.

The Merit Board, composed of chiefs in the Camden Fire Department, also pointed out the heroic work of Michael Cimini, a bartender, of 925 N. 22nd st., who rescued four other children before arrival of firemen.

453 South 5th Street — Frank M. Kennedy Painting Advertisement

Camden Post-Telegram —

Frank M. Kennedy Painting Advertisement, Camden Post-Telegram, January 25, 1915

Ask about my work

Shop 453 S. Fifth St. Residence [illegible]98 Mt. Ephraim Avenue,

500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

502 South 5th Street

502 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Secan's Tailors

505 South 5th Street

505 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1904Elizabeth Rodd
1943Gone

509 South 5th Street

509 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Mrs. Marie C. Beradino

510 South 5th Street

510 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Gone
—No information available

511 South 5th Street

511 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920 William H. Tatem Sr. & Family (Captain, Camden Fire Department); William H. & Lottie Tatem; William H. Tatem Jr.; Edwin Tatem
1943Vacant

512 South 5th Street

512 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Gone
—No information available

513 South 5th Street

513 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Stanley B. Scott & Family Stanley B. & Mabel Scott Alice Scott Jersey City Jersey Journal June 7, 1922
1912–1924Stanley B. & Mabel Scott
1912–1924Alice Scott
1943Nicholas Colangelo
1951 Stanley Powell cigar store

515 South 5th Street

515 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Charles Bomagh
1943Willa M. Jackson

516 South 5th Street

516 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Gone
—No information available

517 South 5th Street

517 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Luigi DiVincenzo

518 South 5th Street

518 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Gone
—No information available

519 South 5th Street

519 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887 Dr. Dillwyn Pancoast
1943Baptiste DeMarco bar

520 South 5th Street

520 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Gone
—No information available

521 South 5th Street

521 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899 Dr. Dillwyn Pancoast
1931Ernest P. Steubing Jr. bar - "soft drink license"
1934Embassy Grill Jimmy Buono
1934& September 10, 1934
1935Joseph Cimino bar
1943Cliff & Ralph's Restaurant Clifford Shinn & Ralph Pietronudo
1943Alphonso Pietronudo & Family
1940–1943Alphonso & Angeline Pietronudo
1940–1943Orlando Pietronudo
1940–1943Josephine Pietronudo Verderosa
1940–1943Rose Pietronudo Shinn
1940–1943James Pietronudo
1962Aniello Pitronudo & Family Aniello & Josephine Pietronudo Alfonso Pitronudo Mary Pietronudo Taylor Stella Pietronudo DiBello Angelina Pietronudo Luciano

523 South 5th Street

523 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Edward Powell
1914 John Brothers
1941Vacant Lot
1941 John J. Crean
1943Gone

524 South 5th Street

524 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Carl Eckerman

525 South 5th Street

525 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Gone
—No information available

526 South 5th Street

526 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1927 Logan Bates
1927 Logan Bates
1943Marcus Falco

527 South 5th Street

527 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900 Charles M. Lane
1943Joseph Socci

528 South 5th Street

528 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943Matthew Lacomanno

529 South 5th Street

529 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1872 John W. Cheeseman
1935 James E. Hewitt & Family
1910s–1935James & Carrie Hewitt
1910s–1935Grace Hewitt
1943Philip Demore

530 South 5th Street

530 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910B.F. Shinn
1943Harold Broome

531 South 5th Street

531 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943A. Swanson Company wallpaper

532 South 5th Street

532 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890 Charles Alcott
1900Mrs. Elizabeth Alcott & Family
1910–1912 Charles Alcott
1910–1912 Logan Bates
1912 Charles Alcott
1912 Logan Bates
1943James M.. Thompson

533 South 5th Street

533 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1872Thomas J. Francis & Family
1867–1872Thomas J. & Catherine Francis
1867–1872Edward Francis
1867–1872Frances Francis
1867–1872Kate Francis
1915William Shafer
1915 John Brothers - O. Glen Stackhouse Louis Nelson - Edward V.D. Joline George Hickman - Royden Street Broadway - Pine Street
1943Mrs. Anna Burrell

534 South 5th Street

534 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878 William Jeffreys & Family
1943Vacant
1944–1950Michael A. Comanda & Family
1944–1950Michael A. & Lucy Comanda
1944–1950Nancy Comanda
1944–1950Marie Comanda
1944–1950Ida Comanda
1950–circa 1965Joseph Luciano Jr. & Family, carpenter
—Joaeph & Antonette Comanda Luciano Jr.

535 South 5th Street

535 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897George E. Aument & Family
1897George E. & Anna Aument
1897Anna M. Aument
1943Bessie D. Evans

536 South 5th Street

536 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947John Grigioni

537 South 5th Street

537 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Ernest Perroni

538 South 5th Street

538 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938 Richard Stockton & Family (carpenter)
1880–1938Richard & Deboarah
1880–1938Arthur Stockton
1880–1938Sarah Frances Stockton
1880–1938 John A. Stockton
1943Michael J. Tedeschi

539 South 5th Street

539 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Broadway Auto Radiator Works

531-541 South 5th Street

531-541 South 5th Street — 500 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
—No information available
1925–1990sSouth Camden Garage1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Advertisement

Michael A. Comanda’s first wife passed away in 1940, before he and his daughters moved to South 5th Street. He passed away in 1950.

Camden Woman Fell Dead

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Woman Fell Dead - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 9, 1904

Went Up Stairs to Dress and Succumbed to Apoplexy

After completing her household work yesterday afternoon Mrs. Emma Dease, aged 27 years, of 419 South Fifth street, Camden, told a member of her family she was going upstairs to dress. When she reached the front room she was heard to fall and was later found lying on the floor dead.

Coroner Litchfield gave a certificate of death from apoplexy.

513 South 5th Street — Camden Woman, Ill A Year, Is Suicide

Jersey Journal —

Camden Woman, Ill A Year, Is Suicide, Jersey Journal, June 7, 1922

Camden, N. J., June 7—Mrs. Stanley B. Scott, wife of a prominent Camden upholsterer, committed suicide last night, by inhaling illuminating gas. She was found by her husband locked in her room with a gas tube attached to an open jet in her mouth. She had been ill for about a year.

515 South 5th Street — Charles Bomagh Missing

Philadelphia Inquirer

Charles Bomagh Missing, Philadelphia Inquirer

Charles Bomagh, an insurance agent, living at 515 South Fifth street, Camden, has been missing from his home since Tuesday evening.

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521 South 5th Street — Embassy Grill Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Embassy Grill Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, July 19, 1934

Camden’s Most Popular

Rendezvous for Music

and Dancing

521 S. 5th St. (at Clinton)

CAMDEN, N. J.

521 South 5th Street — Embassy Grill New Year Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Embassy Grill New Year Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, September 10, 1934

CAFE

WISHES TO EXTEND TO ALL THEIR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS WISHES FOR

A HAPPY NEW YTAR [sic]

521 South Fifth Street, Camden

Phone Camden 3228

JIMMY BUONO, Proprietor

521 South 5th Street — Aniello Pietronudo Obituary

Camden Courier-Post —

Aniello Pietronudo Obituary, Camden Courier-Post, March 17, 1962

Aniello Pietronudo, 62, died Friday in his home at 521 S. 5th st. He operated a luncheonette at the 5th st. address 17 years.

Surviving are his wife, Josephine; three daughters, Mrs. Stella DiBello, Mrs. Angelina Luciano and Mrs. Mary Taylor, all of Camden; a son, Alfonso, at home; three brothers, Ralph and Orlando, both of Camden and James of Audubon; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Verderosa and Mrs. Rose Shinn, both of Seaside Heights, and six grandchildren.

Friends will meet Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Falco Funeral Home, 1018 S. 4th st. Solemn requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 4th and Division sts. There will be a viewing in the funeral home Monday night. Burial will be in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

523 South 5th Street — Taken From Wife’s Side, Charged with Bigamy

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Taken From Wifes Side, Charged with Bigamy, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 5, 1914

Taken from the side of his wife and child, Edward Powell, aged 23 years, of 523 South Fifth street, Camden, was arrested by Detective Brothers and Constable Buckwalter on a charge of bigamy and taken to Toms River, N. J., where Mrs. Mary Gowdrick entered complaint before Justice Wright in behalf of her daughter, Agnes.

Powell admitted that he had married the young woman with the full knowledge that he was already legally married to another.

527 South 5th Street — Camden Lodge of Friendly Stags

Camden Post-Telegram —

Camden Lodge of Friendly Stags, Camden Post-Telegram, December 11, 1914

One of the most enjoyable social events held by the Camden Lodge of Friendly Stags took place last evening at the headquarters, 527 South Fifth street. The success of the affair is due to the zealous efforts of Mrs. Banks and daughter, and Mrs. Molneaux and Mrs. Burkhart.

Seated about the festive board were 35 participants. Remarks were made by John H. Riddle, J. J. Campbell, W. H. Hall, H. Burkhard and Messrs. Dorschner and Banks. Plans were made last night for the organizing of a ladies’ auxiliary. The members expect to enroll a membership of 200 ladies by the first of the year.

530 South 5th Street — The funeral of B. F. Shinn

Philadelphia Inquirer —

The funeral of B. F. Shinn, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 30, 1910

The funeral of B. F. Shinn, 79 years old, who died suddenly on Wednesday, took place yesterday from his home at 530 South Fifth street, interment being made in Old Camden Cemetery.

531–541 South 5th Street — South Camden Garage Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory — 1955

South Camden Garage Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory, 1955

SOUTH CAMDEN GARAGE

• WRECKS REBUILT • BODY WORK

• AUTO PAINTING • FENDERS RESHAPED

LINE UP WITH BEAR

WHEEL CHASSIS AXLE STRAIGHTENING AND ALINEMENT

FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS

WEAVER GENERAL SAFETY AUTO LANE REPAIRS

UNITED MOTORS SERVICE

539-541 S. 5th ST. WOodlawn 4-4814 CAMDEN Cor. 5th & Royden Sts. Just off Broadway

531–541 South 5th Street — South Camden Garage Advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

South Camden Garage Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, May 19, 1964

A CAMDEN LANDMARK

FOR 39 YEARS

and the people of South Jersey know that when a job has to be done we at South Camden Garage have the specialists, the know-how, the equipment and most importantly the honesty to do it right.

Frame and Wheel Alignment and Balancing Auto Upholstering and Glass • 24 Hour Accident Towing Service

SOUTH CAMDEN GARAGE

Automobile Body—Metal Work—Infrared Painting 531-41 SO. 5th STREET, CAMDEN, N. J. Camden: WO 4-4814 Phila.: WA 5-7938

534 South 5th Street — Michael A. Comanda

534 South 5th Street — Michael A. Comanda 534 South 5th Street — Michael A. Comanda

534 South 5th Street. 1944–1950: Michael A. Comanda & Family: Michael A. & Lucy Comanda; Nancy Comanda; Marie Comanda; Antonette Comanda; Ida Comanda. Michael A. Comanda’s first wife passed away in 1940, before he and his daughters moved to South 5th Street. He passed away in 1950. Left: portrait of Michael A. Comanda from the family gravestone. Right: the COMANDA gravestone. The inscription reads: (left) MOTHER / GIACINTA / SEPT. 19, 1894 / NOV. 22, 1940 (digits partly obscured by lichen); (right) FATHER / MICHELE / DEC. 5, 1893 / DEC. 13, 1950.

535 South 5th Street — Anna M. Aument Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Anna M. Aument Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, May 4, 1897

AUMENT.—On May 1, 1897, Anna M., daughter of George E. and Anna M. Aument, aged 3 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, from her parents’ residence, 535 South Fifth street, Camden, N. J. Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Lancaster papers please copy.

534 South 5th Street

Marisa Luciano,

534 South 5th Street had the interesting story. The city came and claimed the block to build a school and offered all the residents money. My mom was a hold out and they came on the last day with a wrecking ball! So we moved to an apartment on Line Street and in 1966 to Cherry Hill.

600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

601 South 5th Street

601 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

602 South 5th Street

602 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1922 Warren H. Rich & Family
1922Warren H. & Cora Rich
1922Thelma Rich
1922Vera Rich

604 South 5th Street

604 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

606 South 5th Street

606 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Mrs. Franklin Johnson

608 South 5th Street

608 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

608 & 610 South 5th Street

608 & 610 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

610 South 5th Street

610 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

613 South 5th Street

613 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900George Jones & Family
1890s–1900George & Rebecca Jones
1930 James E. Tatem
1948Mrs. Emma G. Woods
1930Albert Fogg
— Leonard J. Megee & Family
—Leonard J. & Emma Megee
—Leonard H. Megee
—Harold Megee
—Beatrice Megee
—Evelyn Megee

614 South 5th Street

614 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1883 Dr. Sylvester Burdsell
1870s–1900sRudolph S. Warrington
1885 Andrew S. Morton & Family
1884–1885Andrew S. & Rhoda Morton
1884–1885Charles A. Morton
1884–1885Lillie H. Morton
1884–1885Harry W. Morton
1884–1885Willis E. Morton

615 South 5th Street

615 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Jacob Neutze
1915 John Honeff - Emma Haines William T. Boyle

622 South 5th Street

622 South 5th Street — 600 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930 George Tabor Quinn (police officer)
1910–1930George T. & Clara Quinn
1956Ottavio Pepa & Family
1956Ottavio & Ermelinda Pepa
1956Astasia Pepa Widmann
1956Adriana Pepa Yetkow
1956Osvelia Pepa Valardo
1956Elva Pepe
1956Roland Pepa
1956R. Vincent Pepa

604 South 5th Street

604 South 5th Street, photograph

604 South 5th Street. Photograph taken March 14, 2012.

606 South 5th Street

606 South 5th Street, photograph

606 South 5th Street. Scheduled for Demolition March 2012. Photograph taken March 14, 2012.

608 South 5th Street

608 South 5th Street, photograph

608 South 5th Street. Photograph taken March 14, 2012.

613 South 5th Street — George Jones Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

George Jones Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 23, 1900

JONES.—On February 20, 1900, George, husband of Rebecca M Jones. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Friday, 23d instant, at 1 o’clock, from his late residence, 611 South Fifth street, Camden. Interment private.

615 South 5th Street — Court Cancels Mortgage

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Court Cancels Mortgage, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 20, 1915

As trustee of the estate of John Horneff, who died in 1886, Jacob Neutze told Judge Boyle yesterday that not until recently did he know that in 1867 Mr. Horneff took a mortgage for $200 on a property in Delaware township and that the mortgage was still on record. He was testifying in an application by counsel for Mrs. Emma Haines to have the mortgage canceled, its existence having been discovered through search being made when the property was offered for sale. Mr. Neutze was willing that the mortgage be canceled, and the court so directed.

622 South 5th Street — Ottavio Pepa Obituary

Camden Courier-Post —

Ottavio Pepa Obituary, Camden Courier-Post, February 3, 1956

Ottavio Pepa, 73, of 622 S. 5th st., died Thursday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Rome, Italy, he lived in Camden more than 45 years. He was a member of the Fourth Ward Democrat Club and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church. For five years he was employed by the City of Camden public works department at the Delair water station of the city.

Surviving are his wife, Ermelinda; four daughters, Mrs. Astasia Widmann, of Somerdale; Mrs. Adriana Yetkow, of Paulsboro; Mrs. Osvelia Valardo, of Gloucester Heights, and Elva, at home; two sons, Roland, of Philadelphia, and R. Vincent, at home, and nine grandchildren.

Requiem high Mass will be celebrated Monday at 9.30 a. m. in SS. Peter and Paul R.C. Church, Broadway and Spruce st. Relatives and friends will meet at 8.30 a. m. in the funeral home of Richard A. Troncone, 819 S. 4th st., where friends may call Sunday night. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Delaware Township.

Mrs. Emma G. Woods

Camden Courier-Post —

Solemn Requiem Mass for Mrs. Emma G. Woods will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery under direction of the Leonard funeral home, 1451 Broadway. Mrs. Woods died yesterday in her home, 618 South Fifth street, after a long illness. She was a life-long resident of Camden. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frances Savorski, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Lillian Durkin, Camden, and a brother, Joseph Gallagher, Ridgefield.

700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

700 South 5th Street

700 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1958Clinton Genarie

701 South 5th Street

701 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1874Samuel Thoman

706 South 5th Street

706 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1874 George M. Holl
1883 Andrew S. Morton & Family
1883Andrew S. & Rhoda Morton
1883Charles A. Morton
1883Lillie H. Morton
1883Harry W. Morton
1883Willis E. Morton
1954Andrew T. Lennox & Family
1954Andrew T. & Elizabeth M. Lennox
1954Beatrice Lennox
1954Dorothy Lennox
1954Dolores Lennox
1954Lillian Lennox
1954Harry Lennox
1954David Lennox
1954Andrew T. Lennox Jr.

713 South 5th Street

713 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Dr. Frank J. Ciliberti Jr. & Family Dr. Frank J. & Elise Ciliberti 713 South 5th was Dr. Ciliberti's home. His office was adjacent at 441-443 Pine Street
1947Dr. Frank J. & Elise Ciliberti
1963William S. Crowdy

714 South 5th Street

714 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1937Peter Cangelosi & FamilyCamden High School Yearbook Photo
1923–1937Peter & Ethel Cangelosi
1923–1937Sadie Cangelosi

718 South 5th Street

718 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Workmen's Circle
1929National Brotherhood of Potters
1929Brotherhood of American Mechanics
1929Camden Orioles No. 107
1929Ladies Auxiliary of Camden Orioles

729 South 5th Street

729 South 5th Street — 700 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Camden Upholstery Company

700 South 5th Street — Clinton Genarie Obituary

Camden Courier-Post —

Clinton Genarie Obituary, Camden Courier-Post, December 13, 1958

Clinton Genarie, 52, of 700 S. 5th st., a lifelong Camden resident, died Monday in Cooper Hospital.

Surviving are his wife, Genevieve, of Merchantville; a son, Clinton Jr., of Camden; a daughter, Julia, of Merchantville; four brothers, Elmer, of Camden, Elwood, of Medford, and Phillip and Harris, both of Florida, and four sisters, Miss Elsie Genarie, Mrs. Florence Sutton and Mrs. Mabel Buckley, all of Camden, and Mrs. Edith Buscher, of Vineland.

Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family from the Creran Funeral Home, 400 White Horse pk., Oaklyn. There will be no viewing.

706 South 5th Street — Mrs. Elizabeth Lennox Death Notice

Camden Courier-Post —

Mrs. Elizabeth Lennox Death Notice, Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1954

Services for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Lennox, 63, will be held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in the Murray Funeral Home, 408 Cooper st., where friends may call tonight. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Lennox, who lived at 706 S. 5th st., died Friday. Born in Helena, O., she lived in Camden 30 years.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew T.; four daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Morris and Mrs. Dorothy Wiesner, both of Camden; Mrs. Dolores McNaughton, Mt. Ephraim, and Mrs. Lillian Haug, Pemberton; three sons, Harry, Paulsboro; David, in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Andrew T. Jr., Camden.

713 South 5th Street — License Revoked In Fatal Crash

Camden Courier-Post —

License Revoked In Fatal Crash, Camden Courier-Post, January 4, 1964

The driving privileges of a Camden man have been suspended for one year for having been involved in a fatal accident.

David L. Blue, 44, of 261 Branch Village, was driving a car Jan. 7, 1963, in Pennsauken when the vehicle went out of control and struck a utility pole resulting in the death of William S. Crowdy, 43, of 713 S. 5th st., a passenger. The Division of Motor Vehicles announced the suspension.

714 South 5th Street — Sadie Cangelose Yearbook Entry

Camden High School Yearbook — 1937

Sadie Cangelose Yearbook Entry, Camden High School Yearbook, 1937

714 S. 5th St.

The words “sugar and spice and everything nice” will give you a thumbnail description of our Sadie. She has told us that her “pet passion” is listening to good music and “swinging” to it.

Club Helper; Tri-Hi; Library; Classical Club.

Intersection of South 5th Street & Pine Street

Pine Grill & Bar, 720 South 5th Street at Pine Street Pine Street east of South 5th Street, circa 1906 Southeast corner of South 5th and Pine Street, Wildey Hall, circa 1900 Looking south on South 5th Street to the intersection of South 5th and Pine Street, circa 1955

Intersection of South 5th Street and Pine Street. The southeast corner was home to Wildey Hall circa 1900. 720 South 5th Street later housed the Pine Grill & Bar. Dr. Frank J. Ciliberti had his office at 441–443 Pine Street, with his home adjacent at 713 South 5th Street, 1942–1947.

800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

800-808 South 5th Street

800-808 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Wildey Hall
1924Louis A. Voegtlin plumber
1924Louis A. Voegtlin

801 South 5th Street

801 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924No Listing
1947Albert P. Massi poolroom
1947Albert P. Massi

805 South 5th Street

805 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924No Listing
1947Albert P. Massi
1963South Camden Post No. 2685, V.F.W.

808 South 5th Street

808 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Zora McWilliams
1924Fred Wacker storage batteries
1924Fred Wacker
1955–1980P.J. Barash1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Listing

809 South 5th Street

809 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1906Turner Hall
1918 Anthony J. Oberst
1924–1947Louis Polato
1947Louis Polato
1969No ListingTelephone directory
1980R. Carter Damaged by fire January 1, 1912
1980R. Carter

809-811 South 5th Street

809-811 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Fire January 1, 1912

810 South 5th Street

810 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911Gone
1914John W. Chamberlain & Family (plumber)
1914John W. & Mildred Chamberlain
1947Dominick Garro
1969R.J. Morton
1980Mrs. Robert Taylor

811 South 5th Street

811 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1947 Sam Bosco
1947 Sam Bosco
1969–1980Mrs. Ebia Butler
1980Mrs. Ebia Butler 1, 2012

812 South 5th Street

812 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924No Listing
1947Gabriel A. Navarra barber
1947Gabriel A. Navarra
1969No ListingTelephone directory
1980G. Robinson July 31, 2011
1980G. Robinson

812, 814 & 816 South 5th Street

812, 814 & 816 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

813 South 5th Street

813 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1969Mrs. Carmella Massi
1969Rudolfo Massi & Family
1924–1969Rudolfo & Carmela Massi
1924–1969Vincenzo Massi
1924–1969Giacinto "Jesse" Massi
1924–1969Pasquale Massi
1924–1969Albert Massi
1924–1969Agnes Massi
1924–1969Mary Massi
1924–1969Bernice Massi
1924–1969Carmela Massi
1924–1969James Massi
1969Mrs. Carmella Massi
1974Vacant
1980No Phone Listing
2011Gone

814 South 5th Street

814 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Conrad Schaufele electrical contractor
1924Conrad Schaufele
1947Daniel Mignogna
1969No ListingTelephone directory
1980C. Phillips
1980A. Pitt
1980Evelyn Slaughter July 31, 2011
1980Evelyn Slaughter

815 South 5th Street

815 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1892Zebediah & Amy Todd Sarah Todd Mary Elizabeth Todd Witcraft Joanna Todd Peacock William Todd Peacock
1908Leonard Weiss
1924No Listing
1947Domenico Cali
1969W.H. Fussell
1980No ListingTelephone directory
2011Gone

816 South 5th Street

816 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924–1947Joseph Bottalico
1938Michael Bottalico
1947Joseph Bottalico
1957Audrey Grant
1969No ListingTelephone directory
1980M. Bush
1980R. Daniels July 31, 2011
1980R. Daniels

817 South 5th Street

817 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1969Charles Harris
1969Charles Harris
1969G. Black
1969Robert Downes
1980H.H. Donaldson
1980J. Donaldson
1980D. Walker
2011Gone

818 South 5th Street

818 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Abraham Karpf
1947Vincenzo Palusci
1969Mrs. Alice S. McClain
1980A.S. Huggs
2011Gone

819 South 5th Street

819 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924No Listing
1936Frank & Dad's
1941Camden Porch Enclosure
1946–1947Scotty's Radio Service
1947Scotty's Radio Service
1955Williamson's Garage1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone
1969No ListingTelephone directory

820 South 5th Street

820 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Hartman Brothers hauling
1924Hartman Brothers
1947LaMaina & Lopez signs
1947LaMaina & Lopez
1969No ListingTelephone directory
1980Pat Giambrone Jr.
1980Pat's Steaks
201131, 2011

821 South 5th Street

821 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1909 Dr. James G. Stanton
1924Mrs. Oriole Brower
1980No ListingTelephone directory

822 South 5th Street

822 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Nicholas Angelastro restaurant
1930s–2010Giambrone's Meat Market1977 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages Ad
2012South 5th Street Meat & Deli

823 South 5th Street

823 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Jospeh Radano
1980No ListingTelephone directory

824 South 5th Street

824 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Vacant
1941Howard Braughton
1941Clifford A. Baldwin
1980No ListingTelephone directory

825 South 5th Street

825 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Emmett Marra barber
1924Emmett Marra
1980No ListingTelephone directory

826 South 5th Street

826 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Salvatore Dever
1980No ListingTelephone directory

827 South 5th Street

827 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1877 William P. Marsh
1924Charles Eldridge
1939 Benjamin Hunt & Family Benjamin & Ella Hunt Jesthroe Hunt Joseph Hunt Mary Hunt Sarah Hunt Elizabeth Hunt
1962Gone

828 South 5th Street

828 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924No Listing
1980No ListingTelephone directory
—No information available

829 South 5th Street

829 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Lorien Kodowske
1962Gone

830 South 5th Street

830 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Charles Hartman
1955Guy's Brake Service
1980Roman's Auto Body

831 South 5th Street

831 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885 William P. Marsh
1924Mrs. Mary Maschetti
1962Gone

833 South 5th Street

833 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Carl Donnesi
1980No ListingTelephone directory

834 South 5th Street

834 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Wiliam Moore
1947Gone

835 South 5th Street

835 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1913Lewis Renshaw
1924Edward Griffith
1980No ListingTelephone directory

836 South 5th Street

836 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924James T. Harvey
1947Gone

837 South 5th Street

837 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1881James A. Delaney retail grocer
1980Mrs. H.G. Cummings

838 South 5th Street

838 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1915Mrs. Serena Anderson
1924Thomas Angeroth
1980No ListingTelephone directory

840 South 5th Street

840 South 5th Street — 800 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1878 William P. Marsh
1924Daisy Wolf rooming house
1924Daisy Wolf
1980No ListingTelephone directory
1920s–1960sWilliam M. Denof

800–808 South 5th Street — Fire, February 5, 1974

800–808 South 5th Street — Fire, February 5, 1974

800–808 South 5th Street. Camden Fire Department at work, February 5, 1974.

805 South 5th Street — Legal Notice: V.F.W. Post No. 2685

Camden Courier-Post —

Legal Notice: V.F.W. Post No. 2685, Camden Courier-Post, June 20, 1963

Take notice that the South Camden Post #2685, V.F.W., has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Club License for premises situated at 805 So. 5th St., Camden, N.J.

The names of the officers of this Post and the offices they fill respectively are:

Frank A. DiRenzo, Commander, 522 Clinton St., Camden, N.J.

Armand DiBartolomeo, 344 Pine St., Camden, N.J., Senior Vice Commander.

Joseph Oriti, 908 So. 4th St., Camden, N.J., Junior Vice Commander.

John Luciano, 704 Royden St., Camden, N.J., Quartermaster.

Alex DiBartolomeo, 446 Pine St., Camden, N.J., Adjutant.

The names of the trustees of this Post are:

Frank Pigliacelli, 317 Royden St., Camden, N.J.

Mario Latini, 907 Mt. Vernon Ave., Haddonfield, N.J.

Alex DiBartolomeo, 446 Pine St., Camden, N.J.

Objections, if any should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, City Clerk of Camden.

SOUTH CAMDEN POST #2685, V.F.W., 805 So. 5th Street, Camden, N.J.

(Signed) FRANK A. DI RENZO, Commander, 522 Clinton Street, Camden, N.J.

($25.60)

Doings in Realty

Camden Daily Courier —

Doings in Realty - Camden Daily Courier, August 31, 1899

Transfers Recorded in the Register of Deeds’ Office Yesterday.

Camden, 228 Benson st.—William V. Hoover to Josiah A. Freeman, $1,000.

Cramer Hill, southwest side Nisholson [sic] avenue, 220 feet south side River road—Alfred Cramer to John W. Horton, $270.

Camden, southwest side Main st., 60 feet south side Fourth st.—Same to Leonard Messner, $225.

West Berlin, lots Nos. 11, 12 and 13, sec. 7—Sarah Bates to Harry C. McCall, $80.

West Berlin, lots Nos. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, sec. 2—Harry Minck to Antonio Tambarrino, $260.

Camden, No. 447 Haddon ave.—L. F. Holl to Jacob Stone, $4,000.

Camden, north side Marlton turnpike road—Salinda Fisler to Samuel W. Parry, $400.

Camden, No. 809 South Fifth st.—James Fletcher to Anthony J. Oberst, $2,000.

Camden, east side 35th st., 410 feet north Clinton ave.—William A. Potts to James Griffee, $320.

Camden, north side of Stewart st., 54 feet north State st.—Alfred Cramer to George Pfeiffer, Jr., $1,500.

Camden, north side Cedar st., 70 feet als., to Frederick H. Cornelius, $1,500.

Camden, same—Frederick H. Cornelius to Abraham B. Rulon, $1,500.

Camden, same—Abraham B. Rulon to Frederick H. Cornelius, $1.

Gloucester township, lot No. 2, sec. H—The Laurel Springs Land Company to Harry Major, $400.

Winslow township, 20 acres land—David Baird, Sheriff, to Marie E. Schneider, $655.

Camden, northeast corner Broadway and Ferry ave.—Wilhelmina Countiss to F. Joseph Rouh, $7,250.

809 South 5th Street — Fire

809 South 5th Street — Fire

809 South 5th Street. Built in 1910. 1924–1947: Louis Polato. 1969: No telephone listing. 1980: R. Carter. Damaged by fire January 1, 2012.

811 South 5th Street

811 South 5th Street, photograph

811 South 5th Street. Built in 1910. 1924–1947: Sam Bosco. 1969–1980: Mrs. Ebia Butler. Destroyed by fire January 1, 2012.

812 South 5th Street

812 South 5th Street, photograph

812 South 5th Street. 1924: No listing. 1947: Gabriel A. Navarra, barber. 1969: No telephone listing. 1980: G. Robinson. Photograph taken July 31, 2011.

812, 814 & 816 South 5th Street

812, 814 and 816 South 5th Street, photograph

812, 814 & 816 South 5th Street. Photograph taken July 31, 2011.

813 South 5th Street — Coroner Rules Fall Killed Camden Girl

Camden Courier-Post —

Coroner Rules Fall Killed Camden Girl, Camden Courier-Post, June 13, 1932

Nurse Plunged From Machine Crossing Bridge; Cop-Driver Exonerated

A Philadelphia coroner’s jury yesterday decided that Miss Mary Massi, 20, a nurse, of 813 South Fifth street, Camden, met her death May 14 from a “fractured skull accidentally received when she fell from an automobile on Camden Bridge.”

Abe Rothman, 29, of 5935 Larchmont avenue, Philadelphia, a patrolman attached to the Sixty-fifth street and Woodland avenue police station, who drove the car in which Miss Massi was riding at the time, was exonerated of any blame by the jury. He had previously been held pending the inquest yesterday.

Miss Massi died in Hahnemann Hospital from a fractured skull two days after the accident.

Miss Jean Burk, 21, of 816 South Sixth street, Camden, one of the occupants of the machine, testified that she, Miss Massi and Helen Raymond, 19, of 2042 North Park avenue, Philadelphia, spent the evening in a cafe in Gloucester. With the young women, Miss Burk said, were Rothman and John Bisco, of 2810 Poplar street, Philadelphia.

Returning to Philadelphia, Miss Burk said, she occupied the front seat of the motor car with Rothman, who was driving, while the other two young women and Bisco were in the rear seat.

While crossing the Camden Bridge, Miss Burk testified, she happened to look suddenly into the rear of the car and saw Miss Massi fall out of the machine. The car stopped and Rothman picked up the young woman, placed her in the machine again and drove to the Hahnemann Hospital. Bisco testified he was asleep at the time Miss Massi fell from the car.

Dr. Hubert MacGeorge DENTIST

1252 PARK BOULEVARD

813 South 5th Street — Rudolph Massi Sr. Obituary

Camden Courier-Post —

Rudolph Massi Sr. Obituary, Camden Courier-Post, October 18, 1962

Rudolph Massi Sr., 81, of 813 S. 5th st., died Wednesday. Born in Italy, he lived in Camden 47 years. He retired 16 years ago as an employe of New York Shipyard.

Surviving are his wife, Carmela; five sons, Vincent, Jessie, Rudolph Jr. and Pasquale of Camden and Albert of Philadelphia; four daughters, Mrs. Agnes Stellabutt of Villanova, Pa., Mrs. Mamie Galasso of Camden, and Mrs. Bernice LaMaina and Mrs. Carmela Bottalico of Pennsauken; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Friends will meet Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Troncone Funeral Home, 819 S. 4th st. Requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 4th and Division sts. There will be a viewing Friday night in the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

814 South 5th Street

814 South 5th Street, photograph

814 South 5th Street. 1924: Conrad Schaufele, electrical contractor. 1947: Daniel Mignogna. 1969: No telephone listing. 1980: C. Phillips, A. Pitt, Evelyn Slaughter. Photograph taken July 31, 2011.

815 South 5th Street — William Todd Peacock

Philadelphia Inquirer —

William Todd Peacock, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 18, 1894

William Todd Peacock, on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Mary B. Baird, wore a pair of stockings over 125 years old. The stockings have been worn for five generations at similar events.

815 South 5th Street — Amy Todd Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Amy Todd Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, April 17, 1901

TODD — Suddenly, on April 17, 1901 Amy widow of Zebadiah Todd in her 85th year Funeral services on Thursday afternoon April 18 at 2 o’clock, at her late residence No. 815 South Fifth street, Camden, N. J. Interment private

815 South 5th Street — Property Transfer

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Property Transfer, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 20, 1908

Camden, W line 5th st, 130 ft S Pine st—Mary Elizabeth Witcraft et als to Leopold Weiss.................. 4000

816 South 5th Street

816 South 5th Street, photograph

816 South 5th Street. 1924–1947: Joseph Bottalico. 1969: No telephone listing. 1980: M. Bush, R. Daniels. Photograph taken July 31, 2011.

816 South 5th Street — Audrey Grant Acquitted

Camden Courier-Post —

Audrey Grant Acquitted, Camden Courier-Post, September 20, 1957

Testimony of detectives that the shooting of Virdee Boyd, of Newark, Dela., on Aug. 23 was accidental won an acquittal for Audrey Grant, 28, of 816 S. 5th st. She had been held on a charge of atrocious assault and battery after Boyd was wounded in the right foot in her home.

819 South 5th Street

819 South 5th Street, photograph

819 South 5th Street. 1969: No telephone listing. 1970s–1980s: Tortu’s Pizza Shell Co. Photograph taken July 31, 2011.

819 South 5th Street — Frank and Dad’s Battery Special

Frank and Dads Battery Special

BATTERY SPECIAL $2.75 And Your Old Battery buys you one of these brand new ones.

FRANK and DAD’S Automotive, Electrical & Battery Service 819 S. Fifth St., at Division PHONE 2341-W

819 South 5th Street — Camden Porch Enclosure

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Porch Enclosure, Camden Courier-Post, July 22, 1941

[Drawing of a storefront porch enclosure]

PORCH enclosures Extended Payment Plan OVER 200 ENCLOSURES IN CAMDEN ALONE

Camden Porch Enclosure 819 SOUTH 5TH PHONE 2341-W Or If No Answer 4697-R

819 South 5th Street — Williamson’s Garage Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages — 1955

Williamsons Garage Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955

WILLIAMSON’S GARAGE If You Can’t Stop Quickly! It Will Pay You to See “HANK” THE BRAKE EXPERT Call WOodlawn 4-8596

S 5th Camden........ WOodlawn 4-8596

822 South 5th Street

822 South 5th Street, photograph 822 South 5th Street, photograph 822 South 5th Street, photograph 822 South 5th Street, photograph

822 South 5th Street. 1924: Nicholas Angelastro, restaurant. 1930s–2010: Giambrone’s Meat Market. 2010–2012: South 5th Street Meat & Deli. Photographs taken July 10, 2004 and July 31, 2011.

822 South 5th Street — Giambrone’s Meat Market Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages — 1977

Giambrones Meat Market Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1977

[Meat market logo and food illustrations]

GIAMBRONE MEAT MARKET Quality Inspected Meat Since 1933 AT SAME LOCATION

BEEF - PORK - LAMB VEAL Specializing In FREEZER ORDERS TRUE CUSTOM CUTS DELIVERY SERVICE

966-0238 822 S. 5th ST. CAMDEN

824 South 5th Street — 2 Men Here Draw State Prison Terms

Camden Courier-Post —

2 Men Here Draw State Prison Terms, Camden Courier-Post, July 24, 1941

Judge Baldwin Issues Warrants for Arrest of Three Other Men

Two new inmates for the State prison were recruited in Domestic Relations Court yesterday by Judge Clifford A. Baldwin.

They are Howard Braughton, of 824 South Fifth street, who chose to serve a year’s sentence rather than continue his quest for a job and pay up on a support order obtained by his wife, and Harry Hooker, of 4015 Westfield avenue, who couldn’t pay a $250 fine at the rate of $5 a week.

Braughton was ordered to pay $9 a week to his wife, Agnes, of 848 Locust street, in October, 1929. He is $478 in arrears. Hooker was convicted of a statutory offense in November, 1940. A one to one and one-half year sentence was suspended upon his agreement to pay the fine. Judge Baldwin revoked the suspension of the sentence.

Upon petition of Clifford Shemeley, probation officer, bench warrants were issued for three men who failed to appear in court yesterday. They are Owen Daisey, of 1462 Chesapeake road, who has failed to pay one-third of his salary for support of his wife, Erma, 423 Bailey street, and one child,, [sic] as ordered in February, 1938; Michael Hetz, of 690 Ferry avenue, who has paid only $9 on a $75 fine for an assault and conviction in April, 1941, in place of a year to a year and one-half prison sentence, and John Foster, of Gloucester. The latter previously was ordered to contribute $9 from each pay for the support of his wife, Myrtle, of 504 Somerset street, Gloucester. He served 30 days for contempt of the order last February and has failed to make any payments since his release.

830 South 5th Street — Guy’s Brake Service Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages — 1955

Guys Brake Service Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages, 1955

AUTHORIZED FACTORY DISTRBTR.

BENDIX-WESTINGHOUSE AIR & BOOSTER BRAKES SCANDINAVIA BRAKE LININGS INDUSTRIAL LININGS COMPLETE CAR & TRUCK BRAKE SERVICE DRUM TRUEING, GAS TANKS, BRAKE RELINING

WO odlawn 3-0323 830 SOUTH 5TH ST. CAMDEN, N. J.

830 South 5th Street — Guy’s Brake Service Advertisement

New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages — 1955

Guys Brake Service Advertisement, New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages, 1955

Authorized Factory Distributor

BENDIX-WESTINGHOUSE AIR & BOOSTER BRAKES SCANDINAVIA BRAKE LININGS INDUSTRIAL LININGS Complete Car & Truck Brake Service Drum Trueing, Gas Tanks, Brake Relining

830 South 5th Camden....WOodlawn 3-0323

831 South 5th Street, March 25, 1959

831 South 5th Street, March 25, 1959

831 South 5th Street. March 25, 1959. 1962: Gone.

835 South 5th Street — Charles Camp Funeral

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Charles Camp Funeral, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 6, 1914

[text continues from previous column]

The funeral of Charles Camp, who was fatally injured by being caught in a shafting Thursday, took place yesterday from the home of Lewis Renshaw, 835 South Fifth street, interment being made in New Camden Cemetery.

838 South 5th Street — Woman Severely Burned

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Woman Severely Burned, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 3, 1915

Mrs Serena Anderson, 44 years old, of 838 South Fifth street, was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital in Camden yesterday with burns of the right shoulder and back. She was raking down the fire when a hot coal fell out on her dress. Before she could beat out the flames her clothing had been partly burned from her body. The woman did not inhale the flames.

Intersection of South 5th Street & Division Street

Northwest corner of South 5th and Division Streets, July 31, 2011 Northeast corner of South 5th and Division Streets, July 31, 2011 Southeast corner of South 5th and Division Streets, July 31, 2011

Intersection of South 5th Street and Division Street, photographed July 31, 2011.

Benjamin Asbell, 918 South Fifth Street

Benjamin Asbell, Camden attorney, elected master of Upsilon Lambda Phi Fraternity, 1933

Benjamin Asbell, Camden attorney and graduate of Camden High School and South Jersey Law School, elected master of the Upsilon Lambda Phi Fraternity by delegates of 3,500 members throughout the United States and Canada. He practiced in the law office of Judge Frank F. Neutze and resided at 918 South Fifth Street.

900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

900 South 5th Street

900 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929 Dr. Charles B. Helm veterinarian
1940s–1960sDr. Charles Rifici - Office & Family Charles & Hilda Rifici
1929 Dr. Charles B. Helm
1969Mrs. Hilda Rifici
1969Dr. Michael Di Marcangelo - office
1969Dr. Charles J. Di Santo - office

901 South 5th Street

901 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1946for wedding of Rose Falconiero to James Rosselli
1930s–1950sNicholas Falconiero & Family
1930s–1950sNicholas & Mary Falconiero
1930s–1950sPaul Falconiero

901 & 903 South 5th Street

901 & 903 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

902 South 5th Street

902 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

903 South 5th Street

903 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

905 South 5th Street

905 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1953Ernest Feriozzi & Family
1930s–1953Ron Arcaini
1930s–1953Ernest & Maria Feriozzi
1930s–1953Anthony Feriozzi
1930s–1953Oswaldo Feriozzi
1930s–1953Guido Feriozzi
1930s–1953Helen Feriozzi
1930s–1953Adriana Feriozzi
1930s–1953Dominic "Mimi" Arcaini & Family
1930s–1953Dominic & Helen Feriozzi Arcaini

906 South 5th Street

906 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

906-908 South 5th Street

906-908 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

908 South 5th Street

908 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1950s–1970sMoffa's Baking Company

911 South 5th Street

911 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Alfred Moffa & Family Alfred & Rose Moffa baker
1947Alfred & Rose Moffa

912 South 5th Street

912 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917Dr. Harry Jarrett Charles Sharp Union M.E. Church
1947Edward W. Sharp
1956 Angelo Nigro & Family
1942–1956Angelo & Maria Nigro
1942–1956Vincent Nigro
1942–1956Americo Nigro
1942–1956 Albert D. Nigro
1942–1956Geraldina Nigro
1942–1956Nunziata Nigro
1942–1956Clara Nigro

912 & 914 South 5th Street

912 & 914 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

914 South 5th Street

914 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920George Gmeiner saloon
1920George Gmeiner

915 South 5th Street

915 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896–1930sCharles H. Ellis & Family
1896–1930sCharles & Emma Ellis
1896–1930sElla Ellis
1896–1930sFrank Ellis
1896–1930sLaura Ellis
1896–1930sElizabeth "Lizzie" Ellis
1898–1914 Mrs. Amanda Alloway
1914 Mrs. Amanda Alloway live-in housekeeper for the Ellis family

915 & 917 South 5th Street

915 & 917 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

916 South 5th Street

916 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

916 & 918 South 5th Street

916 & 918 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

917 South 5th Street

917 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

918 South 5th Street

918 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Benjamin Asbell

919 South 5th Street

919 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Dr. Vincent Del Duca
1933 Peter Citeroni

915, 917, & 919 South 5th Street

915, 917, & 919 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

920 South 5th Street

920 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Rev. William S. McKay

920 & 922 South 5th Street

920 & 922 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

921 South 5th Street

921 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Mr. & Mrs. W. Howard Todd
1890–1940sDr. Howard G. Bonwill
1890–1940sDr. Howard G. & Clara H. Stanton Bonwill
1890–1940sMartha Bonwill

922 South 5th Street

922 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933William Mazzare

923 South 5th Street

923 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

923 & 925 South 5th Street

923 & 925 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

9 24 South 5th Street

9 24 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920George Clay Wade Sr. & Family fire fighter George C. & Adelaide Wade

924 South 5th Street

924 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available
1920George Clay Wade Sr. & Family (fire fighter)
1920George C. & Adelaide Wade

924 & 926 South 5th Street

924 & 926 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

925 South 5th Street

925 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1931John F. Quinn
1931Charles E. Buck - Emily Buck Newton Avenue

926 South 5th Street

926 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888 Charles H. Hart
1912William W. Chew & Family
1912William W. & Jennie Chew
1930Domenic Fattore Family
1930Domenic & Domenica Fattore
1930 Louis Fattore
1930 Mario D. Fattore

9 26 South 5th Street

9 26 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930 Domenic Fattore Family Domenic & Domenica Fattore louis fattore Mario D. Fattore

9 27 South 5th Street

9 27 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898 W. Elwood Campbell

929 South 5th Street

929 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1883Mrs. Annie Burnett
1916Samuel Burnett - Union M.E. Church
1930William A. Forman Sr. & Family
1930William A. & Katie Forman
1930William A. Forman Jr.

9 29 South 5th Street

9 29 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930William A. Forman Sr. & Family William A. & Katie Forman William A. Forman Jr.
1947Vincent's Garage Vincent DiGrazia

932 South 5th Street

932 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909J.J. Hartsel

935 South 5th Street

935 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1883Josiah Matlack Chief of Police

936 South 5th Street

936 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

937 South 5th Street

937 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884 William H.H. Clark
1890 William D. Brown
1897 John Brothers & Family John & Emma Brothers

938 & 940-942 South 5th Street

938 & 940-942 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

939 South 5th Street

939 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Cook's Grill Basil Cook

940-942 South 5th Street

940-942 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909Thomas T. Ellis & Family
1920s–1950sSabba Verdiglione

944 South 5th Street

944 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Dr. Meyer Mordecai Pinsky

946 South 5th Street

946 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Dr. Meyer Mordecai Pinsky
1962William O. Berman & Family
—William O. & Rose Berman

946 & 948 South 5th Street

946 & 948 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

948 South 5th Street

948 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Vacant Building Collapsed August 23,
2011partly as a result of earthquake
2011Vacant

948 & 950 South 5th Street

948 & 950 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

950 South 5th Street

950 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1889Adam T. Davis
1889Adam T. Davis
1890–1891Hugh Lavery
1891Hugh Lavery
1905–1906Walter S. Gillespie
1906Walter S. Gillespie
1906John Muth
1912–1915 Conaghy's
1915 Conaghy's Joseph & Theodosia Conaghy
1917–1919Herman Bloom
1919Herman Bloom
1926Jacob Sax
1927Ernest J. Steubing
1928Thomas Walls
1930Jacob Sax
1935–1939 Davalo's Cafe
1939Davalo's Cafe Frank Davalo
1940 The Upset Club Frank Blair
1940 The Upset Club
1943 Walnut Cafe
1947–1990Rene DiMattia
1990Rene DiMattia Walnut Cafe 2000s Ilusiones Del Caribe
2000sIlusiones Del Caribe

946, 948, & 950 South 5th Street

946, 948, & 950 South 5th Street — 900 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

Notes — 900 Block of South 5th Street

905 South 5th Street. I was born in Camden in 1947, father Dominic Arcaini"Mimi" from 329 Beckett . Mother, Helen Feriozzi Arcaini of 905 South 5th Street . We lived with my grandprents, Ernest Feriozzi who owned and operated Feriozzi Construction Company and my grandmother Maria, Mary, Feriozzi. We all lived at 905 South 5th until my grandfather moved all of us to 521 Spruce in about 1953 which became the base for the construction company. I don't know how long prior to my birth they owned the house on 5th street, but the 1940 census had my grandparents and all of their children living there. The children (my uncles) were Anthony (Tony), Oswaldo(Ozzie), and Guido. My mother was Helen and my aunt was Adriana(Adri). Ron Arcaini November 2014

900 South 5th Street

900 South 5th Street, photograph

900 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

900 South 5th Street

900 South 5th Street

900 South 5th Street. 1929: Dr. Charles B. Helm, veterinarian. 1940s–1960s: Dr. Charles Rifici, office & family: Charles & Hilda Rifici. 1969: Mrs. Hilda Rifici; Dr. Michael Di Marcangelo, office; Dr. Charles J. Di Santo, office.

901 South 5th Street

901 South 5th Street, photograph

901 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

901 & 903 South 5th Street

901 and 903 South 5th Street, photograph

901 & 903 South 5th Street.

901 South 5th Street — Nicholas Falconiero & Family

901 South 5th Street — Nicholas Falconiero and Family

901 South 5th Street. 1930s–1950s: Nicholas Falconiero & Family, grocery store: Nicholas & Mary Falconiero; Paul Falconiero; Rose Falconiero. Standing on Spruce Street looking west across South 5th Street. Photograph taken in 1946 for the wedding of Rose Falconiero to James Rosselli.

901 South 5th Street — Nicholas & Mary Falconiero

901 South 5th Street — Nicholas and Mary Falconiero 901 South 5th Street — Nicholas and Mary Falconiero

901 South 5th Street. 1930s–1950s: Nicholas Falconiero & Family, grocery store: Nicholas & Mary Falconiero; Paul Falconiero; Rose Falconiero.

906 South 5th Street

906 South 5th Street, photograph

906 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

906-908 South 5th Street

906-908 South 5th Street, photograph

906-908 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

906–908 South 5th Street — Moffa’s Baking Company

906–908 South 5th Street — Moffa’s Baking Company

908 South 5th Street (906–908 South 5th Street). 1950s–1970s: Moffa’s Baking Company, Italian bread & rolls.

912 South 5th Street

912 South 5th Street, photograph

912 South 5th Street. 1942–1956: Angelo Nigro & Family: Angelo & Maria Nigro; Vincent Nigro; Americo Nigro; Albert D. Nigro; Geraldina Nigro; Nunziata Nigro; Clara Nigro. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

912 South 5th Street — E. W. Sharp, Contractor, Dead

Philadelphia Inquirer —

E. W. Sharp, Contractor, Dead, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 20, 1917

Edward W. Sharp, widely known in building and loans associations in Camden, went to the office of Dr Harry Jarrett, Broadway and Cherry streets, Camden, yesterday. When it come [sic] his turn to interview the physician he was found to have expired. He had been in ill health for some time and Coronor [sic] Rhone gave a certificate of death due to heart disease Mr Sharp was 67 years old and lived at 912 South Fifth street

He was president of the South Ward and South Camden Building and Loan Associations, the first having been organized by his father in 1857. He served terms in the Board of Education and had engaged in many building operations in Camden For years he was a member and trustee at the Union M.E. Church whose seventy-ninth anniversary he attended Sunday. He is survived by a widow and one daughter

915 South 5th Street

915 South 5th Street, photograph

915 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

915 & 917 South 5th Street

915 and 917 South 5th Street, photograph

915 & 917 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

916 South 5th Street

916 South 5th Street, photograph

916 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

917 South 5th Street

917 South 5th Street, photograph

917 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

919 South 5th Street

919 South 5th Street, photograph 919 South 5th Street, photograph

919 South 5th Street. 1929: Dr. Vincent Del Duca. 1933: Peter Citeroni. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

920 South 5th Street

920 South 5th Street, photograph

920 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

921 South 5th Street

921 South 5th Street, photograph 921 South 5th Street, photograph 921 South 5th Street, photograph 921 South 5th Street, photograph

921 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

923 South 5th Street

923 South 5th Street, photograph

923 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

924 South 5th Street

924 South 5th Street, photograph 924 South 5th Street, photograph 924 South 5th Street, photograph

924 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

Sign reads: “YE OLDE TYMERS’ CLUB”

924 & 926 South 5th Street

924 and 926 South 5th Street, photograph

924 & 926 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

926 South 5th Street

926 South 5th Street, photograph 926 South 5th Street, photograph

926 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

926 South 5th Street — Mrs. Jennie Chew Funeral Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Jennie Chew Funeral Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 1912

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Chew, wife of William W. Chew, a life-long resident of the southern section of the city, took place yesterday from her home, at 926 South Fifth street. Interment being made in the Harleigh Cemetery.

929 South 5th Street — Mrs. Annie Burnett Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Annie Burnett Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, February 20, 1916

Heart disease yesterday caused the sudden death of Mrs. Annie Burnett, 69 years old of 929 South Fifth street. She was the widow of Samuel Burnett and for many years a member of the Union M. E. Church.

929 South 5th Street — William A. Forman Sr. Obituary

Camden Morning Post —

William A. Forman Sr. Obituary, Camden Morning Post, November 28, 1930

Funeral services for William A. Forman, 73, who died Wednesday, will be held Monday at 2 p. m., at the Schroeder chapel Broadway and Royden street, Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.

929 South 5th Street — Vincent’s Garage Advertisement

Camden Morning Post —

Vincents Garage Advertisement, Camden Morning Post, October 27, 1947

Auto Painting

Lowest Prices Quick Service

We Specialize in Insurance Claim Service

ESTABLISHED NEARLY 20 YEARS

Vincent’s GARAGE

929 S. 5th St. at Walnut

PHONE CAM 4-5413

932 South 5th Street — J. J. Hartsel Injured

Philadelphia Inquirer —

J. J. Hartsel Injured, Philadelphia Inquirer, May 4, 1909

Falling bricks badly lacerated the scalp of J. J. Hartsell, 48 years old, of 932 South Fifth street, at a chemical plant yesterday. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

935 South 5th Street — Over the River

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over the River, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1882

On Tuesday night a child, apparently about three weeks old, was left on the doorsteps of the residence of Chief of Police Josiah Matlack, No. 935 South Fifth street, Camden. I was given in charge of Constable Streeper, who conveyed it to the almshouse.

936 South 5th Street

936 South 5th Street, photograph

936 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

938 & 940-942 South 5th Street

938 and 940-942 South 5th Street, photograph

938 & 940-942 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

940-942 South 5th Street

940-942 South 5th Street, photograph

940-942 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

940–942 South 5th Street — Thomas T. Ellis Goes to Florida

Camden Daily Courier —

Thomas T. Ellis Goes to Florida, Camden Daily Courier, January 29, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Ellis, of 940 South Fifth street, have started for Florida to spend the balance of the winter. Mr. Ellis is superintendent of the Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School.

946 South 5th Street

946 South 5th Street, photograph 946 South 5th Street, photograph

946 South 5th Street. 1933: Dr. Meyer Mordecai Pinsky. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

946 & 948 South 5th Street

946 and 948 South 5th Street, photograph

946 & 948 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

946 South 5th Street — Mrs. Rose Berman Obituary

Camden Courier-Post —

Mrs. Rose Berman Obituary, Camden Courier-Post, March 15, 1962

Services were held today for Mrs. Rose Berman, 66, of 946 S. 5th st., who died Wednesday in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Burial was in Crescent Burial Park, Pennsauken. Shiva is being observed at 166 Mansfield blvd., Haddontowne, Cherry Hill.

Born in Carmel, Mrs. Berman lived in Camden some 50 years and was a member of the Independent Lodge of Camden.

Surviving are her son, Leonard I. of Cherry Hill; four brothers, Isaac Myers of Atlantic City, Alex Myers of Philadelphia, Samuel Myers of Bala-Cynwyd, and Hyman Myers of Haddonfield; two sisters, Mrs. Fanny Waldman of Camden, and Mrs. Mary Rosenfeld of Philadelphia, and two grandchildren.

948 South 5th Street

948 South 5th Street, photograph 948 South 5th Street, photograph

948 South 5th Street. 2011: Vacant. Building collapsed August 23, 2011, partly as a result of an earthquake. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

948 & 950 South 5th Street

948 and 950 South 5th Street, photograph 948 and 950 South 5th Street, photograph

948 & 950 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

950 South 5th Street

950 South 5th Street, photograph 950 South 5th Street, photograph 950 South 5th Street, photograph 950 South 5th Street, photograph

950 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 23, 2011.

Wall sign reads: “Welcome to Ilusiones Del Caribe — Corona Extra — OPEN DAILY”

Rear sign reads: “ILUSIONES DEL CARIBE — ICE COLD BUD LIGHT SERVED HERE! — OPEN DAILY — PACKAGE GOODS AVAILABLE” and, beside the Bud Light logo, “THE SURE SIGN OF A GOOD TIME — HERE WE GO”

950 South 5th Street — Walnut Cafe

950 South 5th Street — Walnut Cafe 950 South 5th Street — Walnut Cafe

950 South 5th Street. 1943: Walnut Cafe. 1947–1990: Rene DiMattia, Walnut Cafe. Left: Rene DiMattia Sr. & Rene DiMattia Jr.

Intersection of Cherry Street & South 5th Street

Northwest corner of Cherry Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Southwest corner of Cherry Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Northeast corner of Cherry Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Southeast corner of Cherry Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011

Intersection of Cherry Street and South 5th Street, photographed August 23, 2011.

Intersection of Walnut Street & South 5th Street

Northwest corner of Walnut Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Northeast corner of Walnut Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Southeast corner of Walnut Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Southwest corner of Walnut Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011 Wiggins sign at southeast corner of Walnut Street and South 5th Street, August 23, 2011

Intersection of Walnut Street and South 5th Street, photographed August 23, 2011.

Intersection of Spruce Street & South 5th Street

James A. Delaney, retail grocer, northwest corner of South 5th Street and Spruce Street, 1880-1881

Intersection of Spruce Street and South 5th Street. 1880–1881: James A. Delaney, retail grocer, northwest corner.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

COMPLIMENTS OF

J. A. DELANEY,

GROCER,

FIFTH AND SPRUCE STREETS,

CAMDEN, N. J.

Southeast corner of South 5th Street and Spruce Street

Southeast corner of South 5th Street & Spruce Street.

1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants

City directory records.

1001 South 5th Street

1001 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895 John Brothers & Family
1895John & Emma Brothers
1947John Laurino Family horseshoer-blacksmith

1003 South 5th Street

1003 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1005 South 5th Street

1005 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Dr. Charles Kutner

1007 South 5th Street

1007 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1009 South 5th Street

1009 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1010 South 5th Street

1010 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1921 John Brothers & Family
1921John & Emma Brothers
1921Philadelphia Inquirer
1920–1921John & Emma Brothers

1011 South 5th Street

1011 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1012 South 5th Street

1012 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1013 South 5th Street

1013 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893 William D. Brown

1014 South 5th Street

1014 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893–1898 John J. Brown
1898 John J. Brown

1014 & 1016 South 5th Street

1014 & 1016 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1015 South 5th Street

1015 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1016 South 5th Street 1920-1921 Joseph T. Angelo

1016 South 5th Street 1920-1921 Joseph T. Angelo — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1017 South 5th Street

1017 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1018 South 5th Street

1018 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1892 John J. Brown
2011Gone

1019 South 5th Street

1019 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1931David Kisselman real estate

1020 South 5th Street

1020 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885Minnie Fowler

1022 South 5th Street

1022 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878 William A. White & Family
1878William A. & Henrietta Wible Whiite
1878Isabella White
1878Madge White
1878Joseph White
1878Ola White
1885–1895Thomas Mullane
1895Thomas Mullane

1024 South 5th Street

1024 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1023 South 5th Street

1023 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1025 South 5th Street

1025 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

1027 South 5th Street

1027 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1860s–1870s Charles F. Daubman & Family
1860s–1870sCharles F. & Angelina Daubman
1860s–1870sAnnie Daubman
1860s–1870sWarren Daubman
1931Michael Veneziano
1975Mary D. Moses

1028 South 5th Street

1028 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1029 South 5th Street

1029 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899 Oliver S. Guthrie & Family
1897–1899Oliver S. & Matilda Guthrie
1897–1899 Oliver S. Guthrie Jr.
1897–1899 Theodore Guthrie
1897–1899Mary D. Guthrie
1897–1899Frank F. Guthrie
1897–1899Samuel F.B. Guthrie
1928–1930Ervin J. Beckman

102 9 South 5th Street

102 9 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Ervin J. Beckman

1031 , 1033. 1035 & 1037 South 5th Street

1031 , 1033. 1035 & 1037 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1031 South 5th Street

1031 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928John Conover April
1928John Conover
1930Vacant
2011Vacant

1033 South 5th Street

1033 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905Frederick Brum & Family
1905William Brumm
1928–1930Albert R. Smith
1930Albert R. Smith
2011Vacant 2-3, 2011
2011Vacant

1034 South 5th Street

1034 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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1906Union Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage

1035 South 5th Street

1035 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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1928–1930Nicholas Girmanotti
1930Nicholas Girmanotti August 5, 2011

1037 South 5th Street

1037 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930 Edward Carroll & Family Edward & Mary Carroll Edward Carroll Marie Carroll Joseph Carroll Rose Carroll
2011Vacant August 5, 2011
2011Vacant

1039 South 5th Street

1039 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919John R. Gamben
1928–1930William F. Penny
1930William F. Penny

10 43 South 5th Street

10 43 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924 William Deno & Family William & Catherine Deno William Deno Jr. Mary Deno - Catherine "Kate" Deno

1043 & 10 45 South 5th Street

1043 & 10 45 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1043 South 5th Street

1043 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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1896–1924William Deno & Family
1896–1924William & Catherine Deno
1896–1924William Deno Jr.
1896–1924Mary Deno
1896–1924Catherine "Kate" Deno
1928–1930Daniel Flynn

1043 & 1045 South 5th Street

1043 & 1045 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
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—No information available

1045 South 5th Street

1045 South 5th Street — 1000 Block of South 5th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930John J. Doyle August 5, 2011

1010 South 5th Street

1010 South 5th Street, photograph

1010 South 5th Street. 1920–1921: John Brothers & Family: John & Emma Brothers. Photograph taken August 16, 2011.

1014 South 5th Street

1014 South 5th Street, photograph

1014 South 5th Street. 1893–1898: John J. Brown. Photograph taken August 16, 2011.

1020 South 5th Street

1020 South 5th Street, photograph 1020 South 5th Street, photograph

1020 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 16, 2011.

Minnie Fowler, a young lady residing at No. 1020 South Fifth street, Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Minnie Fowler Robbed, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 11, 1885

Minnie Fowler, a young lady residing at No. 1020 South Fifth street, Camden, informed the police yesterday that she had her pocket picked of a handsome gold watch while promenading Kaighn’s avenue on Saturday night.

1022 South 5th Street — William A. White & Family

1022 South 5th Street — William A. White and Family

1022 South 5th Street. 1878: William A. White & Family: William A. & Henrietta Wible White; Isabella White; Madge White; Joseph White; Ola White.

1031 South 5th Street

1031 South 5th Street, photograph 1031 South 5th Street, photograph

1031 South 5th Street. 1928: John Conover. April 1930: Vacant. 2011: Vacant, destroyed by fire August 2–3, 2011. Photographs taken August 5, 2011.

1031, 1033, 1035 & 1037 South 5th Street

1031, 1033, 1035 and 1037 South 5th Street

1031, 1033, 1035 & 1037 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 5, 2011.

1033 South 5th Street

1033 South 5th Street, photograph

1033 South 5th Street. 2011: Vacant, destroyed by fire August 2–3, 2011. Photograph taken August 2, 2011.

1033 South 5th Street — William Brumm Held on Theft Charge

Philadelphia Inquirer —

William Brumm Held on Theft Charge, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 13, 1904

Charged by his father, Frederick Brumm, with stealing $50 worth of jewelry, William Brumm was held in $500 bail by Recorder Stackhouse yesterday.

1034 South 5th Street — Union Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage

1034 South 5th Street — Union Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage

1034 South 5th Street. 1890–1906: Union Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage.

1035 South 5th Street

1035 South 5th Street, photograph

1035 South 5th Street. 1928–1930: Nicholas Girmanotti. Photograph taken August 5, 2011.

1037 South 5th Street

1037 South 5th Street, photograph 1037 South 5th Street, photograph

1037 South 5th Street. 2011: Vacant, razed August 16, 2011.

1039 South 5th Street — John R. Gamben Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

John R. Gamben Death Notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, April 21, 1919

GAMBEN.—Suddenly, April 21, JOHN R., husband of Annie H. Gamben (nee Robinson).

Funeral services Thurs., at 2 P. M., at his late residence, 1039 S. 5th st., Camden, N. J.

Int. private, at Evergreen Cem. Friends may view remains Wed., 7 to 9 P. M.

1043 South 5th Street

1043 South 5th Street, photograph 1043 South 5th Street, photograph

1043 South 5th Street. 1928–1930: Daniel Flynn. Photograph taken August 5, 2011.

1043 & 1045 South 5th Street

1043 and 1045 South 5th Street, photograph

1043 & 1045 South 5th Street. Photograph taken August 5, 2011.

1027 South 5th Street

Mary D. Moses,

I lived at 1027 South 5th Street 1957 til 1975 or 1976. I was 7 when my grandmother moved us there.

Intersection of Mount Vernon Street & South 5th Street

Mount Vernon Street sign at South 5th Street Northwest corner of Mount Vernon Street and South 5th Street, August 16, 2011 Northwest corner of Mount Vernon Street and South 5th Street, August 16, 2011 Northeast corner of Mount Vernon Street and South 5th Street, August 16, 2011 Union Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage, 1034 South 5th Street Southeast corner of Mount Vernon Street and South 5th Street, August 16, 2011 Southwest corner of Mount Vernon Street and South 5th Street, August 16, 2011

Intersection of Mount Vernon Street and South 5th Street, photographed August 16, 2011. The Union Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage was located at 1034 South 5th Street.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 5th Street

Intersection of Chestnut Street and South 5th Street. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 1890.

(Fifth Street extension proposal)

Philadelphia Inquirer —

(Fifth Street extension proposal) - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 1890

Councilman Lord and ex-Freeholder James Mitchell are at the head of a movement to have Fifth street opened from Chestnut to Kaighn avenue. There is considerable objection to the proposition because it would cost fully $30,000 and also necessitate the condemnation of some of the land of the Kaighn School property.

4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions

Camden Courier-Post —

4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950

Johnson, Garrity, Crawford, Stahl Retire Aug. 31

Four police officers and four firemen applied for pensions under the mandatory 65-year-old retirement law today.

The applications, all approved by the police-firemen pension board, are in line with Commissioner Aaron’s order in December, 1948, advising chiefs of the respective services that state law requires retirement of all personnel who have reached 65.

Police officers to be pensioned are Detective Capt. Samuel E. Johnson, 71, Capt. John T. Garrity, 65, Detective Frank Crawford, 69, and Patrolman Harry Stahl, 68.

Fire department members include Deputy Chief Clarence Madden, 67, and Firemen John Prucella, 75; Spencer Smith Sr., 68, and Frank L’Esperance, 66.

The eight men will retire Aug. 31, with each receiving one-half of the average annual salary of the last three years.

Also approved today was an application for a widow’s pension by Mrs. Carrie Bean, 1103 North Twenty-sixth street. Her husband, Patrolman Howard Bean, died June 8, eight days after being pensioned. She will receive $1000 annually.

Captain Johnson, of 211 Elm street, is considered the dean of the police department, having served 40 years.

Johnson, who will receive $2019 annually, was appointed in April, 1910, and was made a detective 10 years later. He was elevated to sergeant in November, 1928, and to lieutenant in 1930. One year after he was cited in 1942 by former Public Safety Director Mary Kobus, Johnson was raised to captain. He served as acting police chief from December, 1947, to December, 1949.

Captain Garrity will receive $1601 annually. He served as commander in each of the three city districts. Garrity was appointed in January, 1920; made sergeant July, 1930; lieutenant in 1940, and captain on June 30, 1944. He lives at 2515 Morgan boulevard.

Following a “pep” meeting with city detectives Thursday, Aaron announced he had transferred Captain Garrity to his office for “special assignments.” Sgt. William Schultz was named acting captain to head the third police district to replace Garrity.

Crawford, of 578 Chestnut street, will draw $1501. He was named to the force in 1912 and resigned eight years later. In 1931 he was reinstated and received a promotion to detective status in 1942. He was cited by former Chief John Golden.

Stahl Appointed in 1917

Stahl lives at 1513 Baird avenue. After his appointment in 1917, he saw service in most departments of the bureau. He will receive an annual pension of $1401.

Chief Madden, 2760 Mickle street, is serving as fire commander for the second fire district at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. He was appointed July 1, 1910 and assigned to Engine Co. 5, Fifth and Arch streets.

In 1922 he was raised to lieutenant, and six years later became senior captain. Madden was named battalion chief Nov. 21, 1944 and deputy chief on Dec. 16, 1949.

Madden will receive about $2000, with the others drawing approximately $1358 annually.

Prucella, 919 Penn street, was sworn in on Nov. 1, 1911 and joined Engine Co. 5. Since 1933 he has been serving at No. 6 Engine Co., Front and Linden streets.

Smith was appointed May 1, 1914 and assigned to No. 1 Engine Co., Fourth and Pine streets. He has been attached to No. 10 Engine Co., Ninth street and Morgan boulevard, since 1920.

Frank L’Esperance, 604 Clinton street, is also a member of No. 10 Engine Co., where he has been attached since 1938. He was appointed June 6, 1918 and served with No. 5 and No. 3 engine companies.

Firemen Pallbearers for Lester Anderson

Camden Courier-Post —

Firemen Pallbearers for Lester Anderson - Camden Courier-Post, November 10, 1939

The funeral of Lester R. Anderson, 38, a member of Engine Company No. 2, Fifth and Arch streets, who died in his sleep at the fire house Monday night, will be held today at 8.30 a. m. from his home, 2771 Constitution road.

A High Mass will be celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Joan of Arc at 9.30 a. m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers, all members of the engine company, will be John Yates, Arthur Batten, William Hopkins, Leo Tompkins, Ralph Bingemann and Henry Baumgartle.

Mr. Anderson, a member of the fire department since 1923, had not been ill. A native of this city, he is survived by his widow, Marie; two children, Marie, 15, and Lester R. Jr., 12; his father, William, Camden; a stepmother, and three brothers and three sisters; John, also a fireman; William, a Republican county committeeman in the Fourteenth ward; Charles, of Pennsauken; Mrs. Louis Letzgus, of Camden; Mrs. Kathryn Venella, of Glendora, and Madeline, Camden.

7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome

Camden Courier-Post —

7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome - Camden Courier-Post, December 27, 1952 7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome - Camden Courier-Post, December 27, 1952 7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome - Camden Courier-Post, December 27, 1952 7 Children Saved in Blaze; City Fireman Overcome - Camden Courier-Post, December 27, 1952

ONE OF SEVEN CHILDREN RESCUED from a burning house at 444 S. 5th st., Friday, is shown being carried to safety in the arms of a fireman. Three of the children and a fireman were overcome by smoke. Two civilians rescued four of the children before firemen arrived.

Neighbors Help Family Trapped By Flames

Neighbors and firemen rescued seven children from their beds when fire damaged a home at 444 S. 5th st., Friday afternoon.

Three of the children and a fireman were overcome by smoke from the oil stove fire, that caused minor damage. They were treated at Cooper Hospital.

The three children are Jose Castiano, one year; Louis Colon, eight months, and Henry Rodriquez, seven months. The latter two were visiting at Castiano’s home and their addresses were not immediately learned.

The injured fireman is Charles Cook, of Engine Co. 1, 4th and Pine sts.

Children of Widow

Mrs. Yolanda Casiano, 28, a widow, and mother of five of the children, was not at home at the time of the fire. Her four other children were given shelter in the home of Mrs. Margaret Young, of 526 Washington st. They are Huberto and Margie, 7, twins; Juesu, 4, and Yolanda, 3.

Mrs. Concha Garcia, 62, grandmother of the Casiano children, sounded the alarm. She is the wife of the Rev. Hipolito Garcia, minister of the Christian Pentecostal Church of the Living God, located on the first floor at the 5th st. address.

Her cries attracted Phillip Rossi, 34, of 429 S. 5th st., a foreman on the Reading Railroad who was returning home from work, and Michael Cemini, 25, of 925 N. 22nd st., who was tending bar in his father’s saloon at 5th and Washington sts.

Rescued By Ladder

Rossi ran into the house and made his way to the second floor. In the meantime, Cemini found a ladder and placed it at the window. Between them they removed four of the children to safety. By this time firemen from the Pine st. company and 5th and Arch sts. station arrived and removed the other three children on a ladder placed at the front of the house.

Cook was overcome by smoke after he had searched the house to make certain no one remained. He collapsed at the front door.

According to Winfield Leviseur, district fire chief, a crowd of 400 spectators attracted to the scene, cheered as firemen and neighbors carried the children from the house.

Cemini told reporters he recently passed fireman and police civil service examinations, placing, he reported, first on the fireman list, and fifth on the police.

Firemen reported the fire was caused by an oil stove in the kitchen of the home. Damage was confined to furniture, walls, ceiling and floor.

Six Firemen Cited Here for Heroism

Camden Courier-Post —

Six Firemen Cited Here for Heroism - Camden Courier-Post, January 12, 1953

Six Camden firemen have been cited for outstanding service by the Fire Department Merit Board for rescuing three Puerto Rican children from a blazing second floor apartment at 444 N. 5th st. last Dec. 26.

Receiving special mention, according to Fire Chief Pfefferle, were District Chief Winfield LeViseur, Capt. Thomas Winstanley, Acting Capt. Eugene Alston, Firemen Frank Deal, Charles Davis and Howard Lewis.

The Merit Board, composed of chiefs in the Camden Fire Department, also pointed out the heroic work of Michael Cimini, a bartender, of 925 N. 22nd st., who rescued four other children before arrival of firemen.

Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft

Camden Courier-Post —

Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft - Camden Courier-Post, February 27, 1928 Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft - Camden Courier-Post, February 27, 1928

Tells Police of Man With Box; Liquor From Drugstore Found

A second attempt within ten days by thieves to steal whisky valued at several thousands of dollars from the drug store of George Beringer, Fifth and Federal streets, was frustrated over the week-end by the alertness of a night attendant at a garage at Fifth and Arch streets.

It was about 2 o’clock Sunday morning when James Robertson, night attendant at the garage of Herman Z. Cutler, Fifth and Arch streets, saw a man carrying a box up an alley almost directly opposite the garage. Robertson, suspicious, telephoned police headquarters at city hall.

“Come to Fifth and Arch streets right away,” Robertson urged the police sergeant on duty. “A man is acting suspiciously in this neighborhood. He looks like a thief.”

Policemen Joslin, Cattel, Reese, Jones, Petit and Carroll were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, the mysterious stranger sighted by Robertson had disappeared.

Further search proving unavailing, the police sought the box the man had carried into the alleyway. They found it in the establishment at 503 Federal street, occupied by a washing machine company. The thief had entered the place by forcing a side window, and left the box, a case of whisky, inside.

Further investigation revealed that the thief and possible accomplices had entered the drug establishment by climbing a shed in the rear to the second floor. They then lifted themselves to the third floor. There they broke open a shutter on one of the windows and entered. Going to the cellar, the thieves broke open a closet where the whisky was stored. They apparently aimed to remove one case of liquor at a time.

Ten days ago both the Beringer establishment and the washing machine firm’s headquarters adjoining were broken into and robbed.

Normal Middleton, 308 Penn street, manager of the place next to the Beringer store, said nothing was stolen from there in the weekend robbery. A check-up is being made by Beringer employees today to determine what was taken at that establishment.

“Persons Unknown” Held Responsible

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897 Persons Unknown Held Responsible - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 30, 1897

Coroner’s Jury Does Not Connect Eli Shaw With the Camden Murders.

DEARTH OF NEW FACTS

At the Inquest the Prosecution Fails to Bring Out Any Evidence, That Is Particularly New.

There was positively nothing in the testimony adduced at the inquest on the death of Mrs. Zane, in Camden, yesterday, to add any weight to the theory of the prosecution, backed up by circumstantial evidence, that Eli Shaw murdered his mother and grandmother.

The verdict was rendered in accordance with the evidence. In other words, the responsibility for the killing of the two women, as stated in the verdict in the case of Mrs. Zane, was not placed upon Eli Shaw, but upon “a person or persons unknown” to the jury.

If Prosecutor Jenkins has any strong evidence aside from the facts already brought out at his disposal he did not see fit to show his hand. There was a general belief that such was the case. If it is not, then, in the opinion of many a Camden wiseacre, Eli Shaw has more than a good chance of having his forehead remain clear of the brand of Cain.

That it is the intention of the prosecution to lay considerable stress upon the contradictory nature of young Shaw’s statements subsequent to the double tragedy seemed apparent from the nature of the testimony at the inquest. That Prosecutor Jenkins, who conducted the inquest and examined the witnesses, made this phase of the investigation so prominent leads to the belief that he intends to emphasize it later on.

SHAW’S STATUS UNALTERED.

In the meantime Eli Shaw remains in jail on the original commitment, based upon the charge of the Chief of Police. Lawyer Scovel, however, proposes to apply for a writ of habeas corpus, to secure, if possible, his client’s release. Scovel was quietly elated at the verdict of the Coroner’s jury, although he did not have much to say.

“We are not complaining,” he remarked, with a smile of satisfaction, when questioned concerning the verdict. “The result of the inquest certainly does not weaken Eli Shaw’s defense.”

Shaw himself offered to make a statement for use in the Coroner’s investigation, but his counsel did not desire it. He was not at all nervous, according to Mr. Scovel, over the inquest, but bore himself with a calm air, which caused Mr. Scovel to exclaim more emphatically than before: “I tell you, Shaw is an innocent man.”

And now the attorney will try to secure a ruling that there is not sufficient evidence to hold Shaw. He is confident that his client will be released from prison, or at least admitted to bail.

COURT ROOM CROWDED.

An immense crowd surged about the doors of the Camden Court House at the time set for the opening of the inquest. Men and women fought to get in when the doors were finally opened, and the scene resembled an incipient riot. One woman was carried in fainting. Others screamed as they were swept off their feet and almost thrown into the room by the struggling men, and then laughed as they found seats and breathlessly rearranged their clothing. In a few moments the room was filled and hundreds were turned away.

Coroner Lippincott read the names of the witnesses, an [sic] they retired into the ante-room—all but one. This one was Eli Shaw, whose name headed the list, but who was not brought to the inquest.

The jurymen took their places. They were Tax Receiver William A. Husted, foreman; Morgue Keeper Martin J. O’Brien, Freeholder William Anderson, Charles S. Folwell, John Irwin and Thomas Benkert.

NO STATEMENT FROM SHAW.

Before calling any witnesses, twenty-seven of whom had been subpenaed, Prosecutor Jenkins turned to Shaw’s counsel, Lawyer Henry S. Scovel, and said: “I see here the representative of the defendant. If he wishes to make a statement he can have that permission.” Mr. Scovel replied that the defendant had no desire to make any statement. The first witness called was Edward Zane, a son of the murdered Mrs. Zane. He was sworn by the Coroner. After telling how he had heard of the murder while in Philadelphia, where he resides, he was asked concerning his conversation with Eli Shaw at Foster Zane’s house a few hours after the murder. He said: “I asked him (Shaw) how it occurred. He said that he had heard a noise in the house while up stairs. His mother had also heard it, and he followed her down stairs. He stepped into the room where his grandmother slept and told her to lie still. His mother then lit a match, which was quickly followed by a pistol shot, and she fell. He then gave the alarm. That is all he had to say to me.”

The witness had last seen his mother and sister alive four weeks ago.

County Physician W. S. Jones was the next witness. He described the wounds on the bodies of the murdered women.

“In Mrs. Zane’s case the bullet entered the left side of the head, far back, and about three inches above the ear. The bullet went through the skull. There was internal hemorrhage and compression of the brain. The bullet did not enter the brain. In the case of Mrs. Shaw I held a post-mortem examination at the Cooper Hospital the morning of the tragedy. The bullet had entered on the right side, one inch above the ear. It was found back of the left eye, just back of the left orbit.”

“Was the course of the bullet level?” asked Prosecutor Jenkins.

“Slightly downward,” said the Doctor, indicating the course of the bullet.

“That wound caused death, did it?”

“Yes. It went through the brain.”

“Any questions, gentlemen of the jury?” asked the Coroner.

A SIGNIFICANT QUESTION.

Foreman Husted inquired: “Doctor, did you find any other mark of violence on Mrs. Zane’s body?”

“No, sir.”

Morgue Keeper O’Brien, one of the jurors, wanted to know how long Mrs. Zane had been dead when the witness saw her. Doctor Jones replied that he could not tell accurately.

Another juror asked: “Well, Doctor, in your opinion, how long had she been dead when you saw her?”

“About five minutes, I should say,” was the reply

Policeman Steen, who responded to Eli Shaw’s cries of murder, was next called. He described his entrance to the Line street house. Eli was standing in the sitting room with his night shirt on. The witness told of finding the bodies and searching the house. The place did not seem to have been broken into by burglars.

“Did you examine Mrs. Zane’s bed for blood?” he was asked.

“No, sir. The lieutenant did.”

“Did you see any blood in Mrs. Zane’s room?”

“Yes, on the window sill; it looked like a hand print.”

“Didn’t you see any on Mrs. Zane’s bed?”

“No, sir. I didn’t look.”

“Do you know what time it was when you got to the house?”

“No. I didn’t look. It wasn’t yet daylight.”

“When you went up to the third story did you use matches?” asked the prosecutor.

“I can’t say. We all had matches. The gas in the third story must have been lit, because we could see. Perhaps Mr. Lane lit it.”

“Did you see any blood in the third story?”

“No. All the time I was there I didn’t have a chance to look. I was looking after the people who were shot.”

NO SMOKE APPARENT.

Morgue Keeper O’Brien put the important question:

“You say you got to the house immediately after Shaw cried for help. Did you notice any smoke in the house such as would come from the discharge of firearms?”

“No, sir. There was nothing like that.”

One of the jurors wanted to know if Steen heard moans when he went up the stairs. The witness said he did, but couldn’t tell where they came from. He went into Mrs. Zane’s room first, and it was light enough to see in there. The light came from the street electric lamp.

Juror Benkert wanted to know about Mrs. Zane’s position in the chair where the policeman found her. The witness said she looked as if she had been shot while in the chair. The wound was next to the window.

“Then,” said Juror Benkert, “some one must have put his arm behind her or around in front of her to reach back and shoot her on that side?”

“It would seem so,” said the witness. “It looked to me as if Mrs. Zane had put her hand to the wound, and then rested her bloody hand on the window sill.”

An important witness came next. This was Harry Delamater, of No. 30[?] Line street, a personal friend of Eli Shaw, who was held in $1000 bail by ‘Squire Stackhouse some time ago because he refused to make any statement to Prosecutor Jenkins at the time of the preliminary examination of witnesses. His statement follows:

“Eli told me about the shooting, as nearly as I can remember, as follows, in the presence of several other people: He said that he was up, and hearing a noise, he hurriedly put on his pants. His mother was also up at the time, and they went down stairs together. Eli was first and his mother was right behind him. His mother pushed open the door of the back room, which was slightly ajar; they went in, and Mrs. Shaw pointed to some clothing on the floor, just as she struck a light. The match had no sooner been ignited before a shot was fired. He ran down stairs and gave the alarm.

GRANDMOTHER’S REPLY.

“He made practically the same statements to Lieutenants Foster and Pettit while I was there. He also said that he looked into the front room, saw his grandmother in bed, and asked his mother not to disturb her, as she was asleep. He ran up stairs, got a pistol, and rushed down and tried to fire it to attract attention, but it would not go off. He also said that when he heard the shot fired he ran into his grandmother’s room and said, ‘My God, some one is in the house and is shooting.’ He got a sort of sleepy groan, as some one awakening, for a reply.”

As Mrs. Zane was dead or dying by the time Eli said he called her and received a reply, this statement was received with particular interest.

James E. Tatem, of 619 South Fifth street; Frank B. Haines, of 561 Washington street, and Albert Fogg, of 615 South Fifth street, who were also in Foster Zane’s house on the evening after the tragedy when Eli Shaw told his story of the tragedy, were next called in rapid succession. Their testimony was for the most part a repetition of Delamater’s statement.

Albert Fogg testified that Shaw said he rushed into his grandmother’s room immediately after his mother was shot and cried:

“Get up, grandma; for God’s sake, get up; ther’s [sic] some one in the house.”

“Did he say his grandmother made any response?” asked the Prosecutor.

“No, sir.”

Albert Hollingshead was called, but had nothing to testify to.

Policeman John Painter, who found the revolver in the chimney, gave his testimony concerning his find. The revolver was brought in and, after wrestling with it for a few minutes, to the consternation of everyone else in the court room, Hall Officer Beard succeeded in unloading it. Painter identified the weapon. He also said:

“We made an examination of the chimneys. We found that there was a stove hole in Mrs. Zane’s room, but it was not opened. We found one in Eli’s room on the third floor, which was or had been recently opened. We also found a spot of blood on the door leading into Eli’s room, which looked as though it had been a large drop.”

Police Lieutenant Pettit was called to corroborate Painter’s story. He examined the pistol thoroughly when it was found. It looked as though it had been discharged recently. There was fresh oil about the hammer, some burnt powder could be seen at the muzzle, and it had an odor of burnt powder about it.

NO TRACE OF BURGLARS.

Lieutenant Pettit said he examined Mrs. Zane’s bed. There was no blood on the pillows or bolsters. The only blood he saw was one little spot on the under sheet, near the foot. In the third story he saw one spot of blood on the doorsill of Eli Shaw’s room. The Lieutenant said he found a hammer in Mrs. Shaw’s room in the third story. There were stains on it that might have been blood stains. An examination was made for traces of a burglar’s work. The witness described the position of the windows and said that in his opinion no burglar had ever gone through those windows.

Policeman Shaw identified the hammer, and Officer Beard told how he tried to get the weapon identified in Philadelphia pawnshops. It exploded while being examined in one of those establishments.

William Stein, a gunsmith, told that the bullets found in the bodies of the women were 32-calibre, the same as those used in the revolver found in the house. Guy Viskinski corroborated the story of the accidental discharge of the weapon in a pawnshop.

LANE TESTIFIES.

One of the most important witnesses was Charles Lane, who lives at 646 South Third street, and who was next called. He is the neighbor who first heard Eli Shaw’s cries for help and responded. He was in bed when he heard cries of “Help! Help! Murder!” The cries were repeated three or four times. He got up and dressed hurriedly. He ran around and found Eli Shaw in his night shirt on the front step. Shaw cried:

“Oh, Mr. Lane, mom and grandmom are shot!”

Just at this moment the witness’ son came running up, and they went in the hallway.

“My son asked for a light,” said the witness. “Shaw brought us two matches. He said: ‘Don’t go upstairs yet; they may be up there yet.’ Then Officer Stein came in. I said to Shaw: ‘Haven’t you got anything to defend yourself with?’ and Shaw handed me a revolver. I cocked it and he said: ‘There’s nothing in it.’ Then we struck some matches and went upstairs.”

“Was Eli Shaw’s night shirt outside his pantaloons when you first saw him on the steps?” asked the Prosecutor.

“Yes; it hung down almost to his feet.”

Continuing his story of the search, Mr. Lane said they went first to the second story front, and there found Mrs. Zane sitting in a chair near the window.

She was in her night clothes, her head was sunk on her chest, her eyes were closed, and blood trickled down her face. She was gasping for breath, “just like this,” said the witness, drawing in his cheeks like a person almost suffocated. He was describing Mrs. Zane’s dying agonies.

Mr. Lane said he called to Mrs. Zane. “Em! Em!” but she made no response. “I had known her for forty years,” said the witness to the jury in explanation of his familiar manner of addressing the woman. Then he said they went into the next room and found Mrs. Shaw on the floor moaning and weltering in her own gore. He spoke to her, but she could not answer. He described the position in which Mrs. Shaw lay. Then, he said, the searchers went up to the third floor. The Prosecutor asked if they found any lights. The witness said no; they had to light the gas in the third story front room. They found the gas lit in the dining room on the first floor when they first entered the house.

NIGHT SHIRT EXHIBITED.

Coroner Lippincott took the stand next and showed the jury Shaw’s night shirt, on which there were many spots of blood. Some were very small, others approached the size of a pea. When he had finished making this gruesome exhibit, he returned to the stand and detailed what he had heard of the conversation between Eli Shaw and Prosecutor Jenkins.

“He said that he did not see any one when his mother was shot, did not see her fall, and did not see the flash of the pistol. He also said that he had tucked his night shirt into his trousers before he went downstairs.”

Officer Sinclair was called but stated that he knew nothing of the case on the morning it occurred.

Mrs. Knight, who lives next door to where the tragedy occurred, said that she had made an examination of the bureau drawers, and as far as she had any knowledge, nothing was taken or removed. This closed the taking of testimony, and at ten minutes of 1 o’clock, the jury retired to deliberate.

After a few moments they returned and the foreman read the verdict, finding “That Mrs. Emma Zane came to her death from a pistol shot wound at the hands of a person or persons unknown to this jury.”

Some one attempted to applaud, but no one seconded the attempt and it was given up. Shaw was shortly after notified of the verdict and received the news with satisfaction.

Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire

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Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942 Lester Store Razed By $100,000 Fire - Camden Courier-Post, March 16, 1942

Flames on Broadway Are Subdued After Seven-Hour Battle

The clothing and jewelry store of S. Lester, at 713 Broadway, was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin following an explosion late Saturday night.

Eight companies fought the two-alarm fire for seven hours and succeeded in saving adjoining buildings in the block which were threatened by the roaring flames. An invalid woman was carried to safety. Two other persons fled to the street. One fireman was injured.

Damage was estimated at $100,000 by A. Lee Newman, manager. S. Lester, proprietor, returned from Florida yesterday to learn of the misfortune.

Fire Chief John H. Lennox today said the cause of the fire probably never will be known.

“All we know is that it started on the first floor,” Chief Lennox said. “The basement was all right so it was not the heating system that caused it.

“The store was closed at 10.25 p. m. What happened between then and 11.24, when the first alarm came in, we’ll probably never know, except that there was an explosion. So aflame was the building when firemen arrived that it was impossible to trace the fire’s origin.”

Three Explosions

The fire started in the building at 11.18 p.m., the time being fixed by an automatic alarm system. Sheets of flame shot through the first and second floor windows just as the audience was leaving the last show of the Towers Theatre across the street.

Alarms were turned in by three persons. A boy ran into the drug store of Theodore Ellis, at Broadway and Pine street; a pedestrian ran to the firehouse of Engine Company No. 1, at Fourth and Pine streets, and an alarm was sounded by an employe of a private watchman service summoned by breaking of an electric circuit by the explosion.

Engine Co. 1, 2 and 8 and Truck Co. No. 1 answered the first alarm under Acting Deputy Fire Chief William Van Pfefferle, who turned in the second alarm, bringing Engine Co. 3, 6 and 7 and Truck Co. No. 2, together with Fire Chief Lennox and Police Chief George Frost.

Part of the roof fell in shortly after 2 a.m., according to the report of Acting Battalion Chief Laurence Newton.

It was 6.30 a.m. yesterday before the last of the firemen pulled away. During the seven hours traffic was routed off Broadway. Southbound traffic was sent down Fifth street, northbound traffic up Sixth street, diversion points being Royden and Spruce streets.

Some damage was done to the roof and smoke and water did other damage to the Gray Hat Shop at 717 Broadway. Carl Schwartz and his wife, Fay, proprietor of the hat shop, were forced to flee from their apartment above their store.

Mrs. Catherine Burrichter, an invalid living in a two-story house at 711 Broadway, was carried out by firemen. The roof of the Burrichter home was slightly damaged by fire, while smoke and water poured through the house.

Hoseman Stephan Szwack, 37, of 1234 Dayton street, attached to Engine Co. No. 8, suffered a cut on the left hand while fighting the fire. He was treated at West Jersey Hospital.

Crowds were attracted to the scene by the explosions and the flames.

Lester was met in Philadelphia by Newman as he returned from Florida yesterday, and told what had happened.

To Open Temporary Store

Lester said a temporary store will be opened within a few days while a new store is being built. Collection records and account books were saved by their steel containers, Lester explained, and were moved to the office of Dr. Benjamin W. Kauffman at 706 Broadway.

“I am glad the explosions and fire did not occur until after 11 o’clock,” Lester said. “At that time the store was closed, so no customers or employees could be injured.”

Lester had been in business at 713 Broadway since 1935. His first Broadway store was opened at 936 Broadway in 1928.

The proprietor immediately took charge of salvaging unharmed merchandise, moving of records, search for a temporary store location and outlining plans for a new building with an architect.

“We shall start at once to construct the finest store in South Jersey,” Lester said. “Our temporary store will be open with new merchandise for the Easter season.”

Over the River

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over the River - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1, 1880

DECORATION DAY.—Yesterday was a semi holiday in Camden in consequence of its being Decoration day. Nearly all public places of business were closed in the afternoon. The banks did not open their doors, and the steam boats and numerous dwellings were gaily decorated with flags. At two o’clock, according to the programme, a procession was formed at Fifth and Arch streets, which moved in the following order: Sixth Regiment Band, with Companies C and D of the regiment; members of Post No. 5; drum corps, also cadet corps of Post No. 5, in command of Captain George Hutchinson; T. M. K. Lee Post, G. A. R., under command of William H. Shearman. The chief marshals were Colonel Joseph C. Nicholls and aids, Joseph McCallister, William D. Middleton, Francis Saunders and Frederick Shill. Next came the floral car of Post No. 5, beautifully arranged and loaded with flowers. A large one, drawn by eight horses, contained the [?] of the Auxiliary Committee of Posts 5 and 37; the Juvenile Welsh Drum Corps of Post 37; the floral wagon of Post No. 37; then came wagons of the two posts containing soldiers’ orphans, wagons with cisterns of ice water for those in line, barouches containing city officials, &c., a piece of artillery and other vehicles. At 2:30 the procession started, and passed over the route already published. At the cemeteries about 175 graves were strewn with flowers and evergreens in the presence of a large concourse of people. This duty performed, the procession reformed and marched back to the Court House yard, where the closing ceremonies were had. “Cover them over with beautiful flowers” was sung by a number of excellent voices, with organ accompaniment. Rev. J. B. Graw delivered an impressive and appropriate address. Several other patriotic pieces were sung, and the services closed. An entertainment was afterward given by Post 5 in the Market House. The weather was fair, and the occasion passed without accident.

DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.—About twelve o’clock on yesterday Lewis Werts, aged twenty years, who had his leg crushed by a locomotive, at Fourth street and Bridge avenue, on Saturday afternoon week, died from the effects of his injuries, lockjaw having set in. He lost an arm six months ago by a rail road accident.

RUNAWAY HORSE.—Yesterday morning a horse became frightened on Federal, near Broadway, and dashed down the street with furious speed. A young man named Davis, at Third and Federal, sprang into the wagon, and, seizing the reins, succeeded in stopping the animal before any damage was sustained.

SERIOUS FALL.—A young lad, son of Abraham Anderson, who resides on Cooper street, near Camden while playing yesterday, accidentally fell from a fence, and broke his leg near the knee.

RAILROAD SMASH.—About four o’clock yesterday a train of cars struck a wagon at Seventh and Sycamore streets, demolishing the vehicle, but, fortunately, no one was injured.

COMMITTED.—Justice Cassady yesterday committed James McCulley, Lemuel Ridell and Charles Wilson, for being quarrelsome and disorderly.

Dr. Neulen Elected Rotary Club Head

Camden Courier-Post —

Dr. Neulen Elected Rotary Club Head - Camden Courier-Post, May 2, 1934 Dr. Neulen Elected Rotary Club Head - Camden Courier-Post, May 2, 1934

Annual Meeting Held in Holy Name Church; Hobby Show Discussed

Dr. Leon N. Neulen, superintendent of city public schools, will head the Camden Rotary Club for the year starting in July. He was elected president Tuesday night.

Other officers are Trevor B. Matthews, vice president; John H. Booth, secretary; George A. Moore, treasurer, and Samuel P. Riggins, sergeant-at-arms. Three directors elected were Chirtian [sic] E. Ebensperger, George W. Griffiths and George W. A. Kappel.

The club members were the guests of Rev. Thomas J. Whelan, pastor of Holy Name Church, Fifth and Elm streets. There from the stage of the large auditorium the pastor’s greeting to the Rotarians was expressed by a chorus of 50 children, under the direction of Catherine Wallace and Anne McHugh, in song and dance.

J. W. Burnison, plant manager of RCA Victor Company, Inc., and William Major, of Public Service Gas and Electric Company, were received as members by President Fred A. Vieser.

Hubert Scheer, chairman of the boys’ work committee, reported all plans for Camden’s first “hobby” show, sponsored by Rotary, as complete. The event, with more than 1000 entries among the students of Camden schools, opens at Convention Hall next Monday. The exhibit will continue daily from 2 to 10 p. m., including May 12. Fifty members of the club have supervised the set-up of what promises to prove a unique demonstration of the handiwork of Camden youth.

Admission to the exposition, it was announced, will be free to the public.

In officially welcoming his guests Tuesday night, Rev. Whelan threw open the entire parish edifice for the inspection of the Rotarians. He asked them to inspect the result of 21 years of work by the parishioners which had made possible the $225,000 edifice with a membership of more than 500 families, and nearly 700 students in the parochial and Camden Catholic High Schools. Rev. John J. Mellon, pastor of St. Agatha’s Church Philadelphia, was a guest of Rev. Whelan.

14 Camden Firemen Overcome by Smoke

Philadelphia Inquirer —

14 Camden Firemen Overcome by Smoke - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 4, 1917 14 Camden Firemen Overcome by Smoke - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 4, 1917

Twelve-Hour Fight Follows Discovery of Smoldering Fire in Wall Paper Plant

Fourteen firemen were overcome by smoke, one of them being removed to Cooper Hospital, and about $20,000 in damage was done at a fire at the plant of the Frank G. Hitchner Wall Paper Manufacturing Company, Fifth and Mickle streets, Camden, yesterday. It was not until late yesterday afternoon, after twelve hours’ fighting, that the flames were subdued, although not at any time was there a burst of flame.

Captain Joseph Maxwell, of No. 1 Truck Company, was taken to the hospital. Fire Chief Peter B. Carter was hurt about the ankle in a slight fall. The other firemen were able to resume their work after being treated by Fire Surgeon Scheilinger.

It was some time before three o’clock in the morning that John Wilf[?]on, a watchman, saw the smoke issuing from the kiln. In this building thousands of feet of lumber to be converted into moulding is dried. It is placed on racks six inches apart, and it was because of this that the firemen could not reach the fire.

Pouring from the plant, the water ran into the cellars of nearby dwellings. Considerable damage was done at the home of Mrs. Sallie Gordon, at 215 South Fifth street, and John Orr, 441 Judson street. Others who suffered were Mrs. Mary Brooks, 217 South Fifth street; John Humphries, 445 Steven street, and L. J. Donavan, 434 Mickle street.

Man, Robbed, Left in Road By Kidnappers

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Byron P. Cobb Beaten by Autoists; Roll of $4700 Taken

Byron P. Cobb, 62, the “Sun Doctor,” was kidnapped by three men early yesterday, beaten and robbed of $4700 before being tossed from a moving automobile in Farnham Park.

Detectives found him in a sub-conscious condition laying in the middle of River Drive, after a motorist had heard his moans and notified police.

Three South Camden youths, arrested for a motor violation at about the time Cobb was found, later were identified by the awning manufacturer as the ones who kidnapped and robbed him. They are Primo Fioravanti, 20, of 435 Division Street; Anthony Scanalvilli, 20, of 326 Division Street, and John Piliere, 19, of 1130 South 3rd Street.

All are being held on charges of kidnapping, atrocious assault and battery and highway robbery. They will be given a hearing today in police court. Later a charge of larceny of an automobile was placed against them.

Cobb, who for many years operated an awning manufacturing shop at Fifth and Royden Streets, told police he met the three who robbed him in a restaurant near Broadway and Kaighn Avenue. He said he bought them food and in return they offered to take him to his home in their automobile. This was shortly before 2 a.m.

He said two of the men were dressed in brown suits and the third wore a “greenish blue suit.” All wore light hats.

As soon as he entered the machine, Cobb told Detectives George Zeitz and Leon Branch, who found him in the park, someone hit him over the head.

Two of the men then went through his clothing and took the $4700 from his pockets. He told police that he drew the money from his bank yesterday and intended to pay off a mortgage on a property today.

The men held Cobb, he told police, until they reached Farnham Park, where he was tossed out of the machine as the driver slowed up.

A few minutes after 2 a. m., William P. Tyler, of 1493 Greenwood Avenue, driving past the park, heard someone shout “murder” several times. He hurried to a telephone and called police headquarters.

Found In Roadway

Detectives Zeitz and Branch searched the section where Tyler had heard the shouts. Then they drove down through River Drive, where they discovered Cobb lying in the middle of the roadway.

The injured man was taken to Cooper Hospital where he was revived, and then to detective headquarters.

Meanwhile Motorcycle Patrolmen George Getley and Earl Stopfer stopped a car at Mt. Ephraim and Ferry Avenues, which had aroused their suspicions as it sped down Mt. Ephraim Avenue.

Piliere was driving the machine and could not produce either a registration card or driver’s license. He said he had borrowed the car from a man he knew as “Pete.”

The car was claimed yesterday by Pietro Tocco, 35, of 717 South Fourth Street. He told Zeitz and Branch the car had been stolen from in front of his home “sometime around 2 a. m.” yesterday.

Piliere and his pals were taken to police headquarters where the former was booked on a motor-vehicle charge. When police found two pieces of rubber hose in the rear of the machine, all three were taken to detective headquarters.

There Cobb identified them as the three who had robbed him. He pointed out Fioravanti, the only one with a previous police record, as the man who hit him on the head.

Police held all three without bail for the hearing before Judge Pancoast.

At the Cobb home yesterday, Mrs. Byron P. Cobb said she knew nothing about the holdup. She said Cobb “appeared to have a headache when he got up,” but failed to mention anything was wrong and left the house before her return from church.

All of the suspects deny the robbery. They said they took a friend to his home in Woodlynne and were en route to their homes in Camden when arrested.

Piliere told Detectives Zeitz and Branch that he “borrowed the car from his uncle,” whom he only knew as “Pete.”

Assistant Fire Chiefs Sent to New Stations

Camden Post-Telegram —

Assistant Fire Chiefs Sent to New Stations - Camden Post-Telegram, January 16, 1909

Second Assistant Fire Chief George Cox took up his station at the Kaighn avenue fire house this morning. Chas. Fitzsimmons, Jr., of the Fifth ward, a new appointee, reported for duty at the same house this morning.

ASSISTANT CHIEF BUZINE.

Assistant Fire Chief Samuel Buzine, Richard Marter and Harry Selby have been transferred to Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets. Assistant Chief Buzine, familiarly known to thousands down-town as “Daddy,” will be greatly missed, as a more conscientious painstaking and affable official never held office in this city.

Deputy Fire Chief Trapped in Cellar

Camden Post-Telegram —

Deputy Fire Chief Trapped in Cellar - Camden Post-Telegram, February 19, 1919

Trapped in the smoke-filled cellar of the factory of the Hitchner Wall Paper Company, Fifth and Mickle streets, this morning when fire caused damage estimated by the owner at $25,000, Deputy Fire Chief William Patterson, was rescued by Fire Chief Carter and Driver Harry Selby, of Headquarters Company.

Deputy Chief Patterson entered the cellar for the purpose of determining if there was any fire there. The basement was dark and was filled with sample packets. When the smoke became dense he tried to grope his way back to the stairway but lost his way.

Other firemen who saw him go into the basement became alarmed and went in search of Patterson. Chief Carter and Selby broke open a front cellar window and entered, finding Paterson [sic] almost overcome. They assisted him through the open window to the street, where he was quickly revived.

The fire started on the first floor of the sample and store room in the rear of the main factory building. J. H. Harrington, order clerk, went to the room to fill an order. When he opened the metal door volumes of smoke poured out and he sounded the alarm. Six girl employes and the men workers left the building in haste, but returned and aided in rescuing the office papers and supplies.

Chief Carter was fearful that the blaze would spread owing to a high wind that was blowing and three alarms were sounded. After an hour’s hard fighting the firemen succeeded in extinguishing the fire, which spread only to the second floor of the storehouse. Water ruined a greater portion of the spring stock of paper and mouldings stored in the building and also caused damage in the factory proper.

Owing to the intense cold the firemen suffered greatly. As fast as the water was poured into the building it froze and the firemen were greatly handicapped by the ice-covered ladders and hose.

Frank G. Hitchner, head of the concern, estimated his loss at $25,000. Residents in houses near the factory were greatly exercised for fear the flames would spread.

Injured Fireman in Restless Night

Camden Post-Telegram —

Injured Fireman in Restless Night - Camden Post-Telegram, May 20, 1910

Arthur Wingate Greatly Weakened After Long Period of Sleeplessness.

FEAR BROKEN RIB PENETRATED LUNG

Arthur Wingate, the driver of the combination chemical and hose wagon at Fire Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets, who was injured by the team crashing into an iron column of the elevated railroad at Haddon avenue and Line street, yesterday afternoon, passed a restless night at Cooper Hospital, and this morning his condition was not satisfying to the doctors.

Besides suffering from a couple of fractured left ribs and severe lacerations of the scalp he also sustained an exhausting internal shock.

It is also feared that one of the broken ribs penetrated a lung, but an X-ray examination will have to be made to determine that. If such is proven to be the case the wounded fireman’s chances of recovery would be dimmed.

The apparatus was on its way out Haddon avenue to slight fire at the farm house of William Butler, colored, at the head of Pine street, at the time it met with disaster.

There was a trolley car standing under the elevated railroad at Line street and it was while turning out of the tracks at full speed that the team of strapping gray horses crashed into one of the four iron columns of the structure at that point.

Driver Wingate was hurled from his seat a distance of about twenty feet, laiding [sic] on his head on the hard earth bleeding and unconscious. Firemen John Lutz, Harry Selby and John Lennox, who were on the back of the wagon, were thrown to the ground by the force of the collision, but escaped injury.

One of the gray horses drawing the apparatus and known as “Nig” was almost instantly killed when it dashed into the pillar; the other steed swerving to one side escaped meeting a similar fate. Outside of the pole of the wagon being snapped off and the dashboard twisted the apparatus was not badly damaged.

Wingate was rushed to Cooper Hospital in an auto canvassing for funds for the Homeopathic Hospital, and placed in a private ward for treatment.

Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City

Camden Courier-Post —

Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928 Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928 Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928 Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928 Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928 Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928 Life Size Portrait of Lord Camden Is Presented to City - Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1928

Gift of Robert Stecker Received by Mayor in Laudatory Address

Ceremonies at Store

A life size oil painting of Lord Camden was presented to the City of Camden today by Robert D. Stecker, head of the local department store bearing his name. The painting was officially accepted by Mayor Winfield S. Price, and will be hung in City Hall.

The presentation took place before a crowd of several hundred persons, including representatives of the city and county. The presentation address was made by Samuel Hammer, secretary of the Stecker organization, who spoke for Mr. Stecker, who was unable to attend.

The spectators gathered at the foot of the stairway on the first floor. The veiled painting hung under a canopy of draperies on the first landing. On each side of the painting stood a pretty girl, Miss Celesta Powers and Miss Dorothy Phillips. Directly in front of the painting stood little Miss Dorothy Jean O’Brien, 5-year-old daughter of Thomas O’Brien, superintendent of the store and advertising manager.

A choir of 50 trained voices, led by Mrs. Marion Powers, opened the exercises with the singing of “America.”

Loyal D. Odhner, secretary of the Camden Chamber of Commerce, paid tribute to the civic pride of the members of the Stecker organization and told of the progress that would be made in Camden during 1928.

Predicts Great Year.

“This year will mean a great deal to Camden,” Mr. Odhner said. “It will be the greatest year in the history of our city. Just look at the actual and contemplated activities for Camden which have been announced or started during the past few months.

“A cold storage plant, which will be a $3,000,000 project; announcement by the Victor Company that 1928 is to be the biggest year in its history; $13,000,000 power plant at Pennsgrove; our shipbuilding program which, if it goes through, means a $100,000,000 project for this city; commencement of Campbell’s Soup Company additions, meaning the spending of millions; announcement for the plans of a new $15,000,000 highway from Camden to Atlantic City; commencement of activities on the $2,000,000 marine terminal project; continuation of the $2,000,000 county park program; announcement that the proposed Galen building is financed and work will be started this year; the Tacony-Palmyra bridge; vocational school.

“Then there are the two new bank buildings, the Camden Safe Deposit and Trust Company, and the First Camden National Bank and Trust Company; the apartment hotel, Fifth and Cooper streets; a proposed new theatre, high speed lines across the bridge, the $400,000 post office appropriation for a new building, a new proposed 13-story apartment house, a $2,000,000 sewage disposal plant in Camden, the dredging of the Delaware river on the Camden side, and the new court house annex.

“I could stand here and enumerate other big projects but I merely want to point out to you some of the big things in store for Camden.”

Mayor Accepts Gift

Mr. Odhner then introduced Mr. Hammer, who in turn introduced Mayor Price and officially presented him with the painting. In a short address Mayor Price accepted the gift and lauded the civic spirit of Mr. Stecker.

“There is nothing impossible for Camden,” Mayor Price said. “We could tear down all our buildings here and then pitch right in and build a bigger and better city. We, the residents of Camden, have that unconquerable spirit to do things. This beautiful painting will be placed in the old city hall. I hope we will soon have the money for a new city hall where his painting may hang.”

Then little Dorothy O’Brien pulled a silken cord and the covering on the big painting, revealing the work of Raphael Senseman, 719 Stokes avenue, Collingswood, illustrator and painter.

The chorus then sang the “Star Spangled Banner,” and the presentation exercises had been concluded. Among the guests were the following: Surrogate George Whyte, Register of Deeds Joshua Haines, and County Clerk Charles Wise, who represented Camden county; Mayor Price, City Commissioner T. Yorke Smith and City Clerk William Brown, who represented the city; Rev. Father Thomas J. Whelan, of the Church of the Holy Name; James V. Moran, of the Hurley Store, and Clarence Munger, who formerly operated the Stecker store when it was known as Munger and Long.

Nine New Police From Nine Wards

Camden Daily Courier —

Nine New Police From Nine Wards - Camden Daily Courier, July 6, 1922

Mayor Van Hart Swears In New Recruits—5 More To Join

Nine men, representing as many wards, were sworn in as members of the police department by Mayor Van Hart today. Five more men, residents of the five remaining wards, will be named within the next few days.

The new appointments are being made to augment the number of traffic men and for additional police protection in the wards. The new policemen are as follows:

Frank Murray, 817 Kimber street, Second ward; Edward C. Hahn, 938 North Fifth street, Tenth ward; Walter Christy, 2203 Howell street, Eleventh ward; Albert Yost, 3101 Waldorf avenue, Twelfth ward; Frank Pintozzi, 321 Cherry street, Fifth ward; John McTaggart, former fireman, 461 Lansdowne avenue, Sixth ward; Frank Sattler, 1268 Jackson street, Thirteenth ward; Walter Larson, 829 Sylvan street, Fourteenth ward; August Pfleiderer, 918 Pine street, Seventh ward.

Trial Board Dismisses Suspended Fireman

Camden Courier-Post —

Trial Board Dismisses Suspended Fireman - Camden Courier-Post, November 18, 1938

Dismissal was the sentence handed down yesterday in the case of Tennie Hutchinson, attached to Fire Truck Co. No. 1, Fifth and Arch streets.

Hutchinson was suspended by Fire Chief John H. Lennox August 8, on several complaints involving absence without leave, running up unpaid bills and other charges. He was found guilty of the charges two weeks ago by the bureau’s trial board, comprising Chief Lennox, Deputy Chief William R. Harring and Public Safety Commissioner Mary W. Kobus.

Over in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 10, 1899

A black horse was stolen from Julius Taylor’s stable at 1193 Penn street.

Jurors for the April term of court were drawn yesterday by Sheriff Baird.

George M. Berringer, a Camden druggist, has caused the arrest of Samuel B. Gaw, of Philadelphia, in Newark, N. J., on the charge of getting him to advance $25 on a bogus check.

Henry L. Bonsall, editor of the Camden Post, read a very interesting paper last evening at the Court House before the new Camden County Historical Society, of which he is president. The paper was on “Personal Recollections.”

Chief Elfreth, of the Fire Department, and his driver, Joseph Maxwell, came near being run down by a train at Fifth street and Bridge avenue while answering an alarm of fire on Monday night.

Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department

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Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909 Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909 Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909 Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909

HEADQUARTERS OF CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT

Change From Volunteer to Paid “Laddies” Will Be Appropriately Celebrated Next Wednesday

It is probably unknown to the average citizen that Camden had a paid Fire Department some years before Philadelphia. It is just forty years since the gallant volunteer fire-fighters went out of service. To be exact, it was September 2, 1869, that Camden City Council provided to pay its firemen, and on December 10 of the same year they went into service. This event is to be fittingly celebrated next Wednesday in a demonstration in which the business men of the city, as well as the municipal departments, will participate.

It was not until March 15, 1810, that Camden boasted of even a volunteer fire company, and it was on that date that the Perseverance Fire Company was organized. In 1834 there were two such organizations which had been increased to six by 1851. For the most part these distinct aggregations of fire-fighters did not get along very well together and controversies were frequent.

SAMUEL S. ELFRETH

Chief of the Camden Fire Department

Companies Reorganized

City Council felt itself called upon to reorganize these companies in 1866 by ordinance, and some semblance of system was inaugurated by electing James Ayers marshal, followed by Wesley P. Murray. But while the companies did gallant service, it was thought best to have a department under the control of the city and that the firemen should receive some compensation for their services.

It was in consequence of this that Council on September 2, 1869, adopted the ordinance providing for the appointment of five fire commissioners, marshal and two assistants. The commissioners included Messrs. Harbert, Kirkbride, Perks, Bingham and Daubman. William Abels was appointed the first marshal, with William W. Mines as assistant in the First district at Fourth and Pine streets, and William H. Sherman, assistant in the Second district at Fifth and Arch streets.

Bender Made Chief

Abels was succeeded in 1871 by Robert Bender, who gave place to Henry Serault. In 1876 Bender was again placed in charge but was soon displaced by Claudius W. Bradshaw, afterwards Mayor of the city. Then Samuel S. Elfreth, the present chief, was placed in charge. He remained until 1881, when Daniel Carter was made chief. Three years later Elfreth was once more in charge. In 1887 Bender was given the office which he retained until 1890, when Chief Elfreth succeeded him and has since remained in that position.

As presently constituted, the department includes Chief Elfreth, First Assistant Samuel S. Buzine, Second Assistant George P. Cox and Third Assistant Walter Browning, beside captains, lieutenants, engineers and others to the total of one hundred efficient men who have repeatedly proved their value in saving valuable proptrty [sic].

Department Well Equippd [sic]

As to the aparatus [sic], there are six fire engines, six combination hose and chemical wagons, two hose carriages, one aerial hook and ladder, one chemical engine, beside other necessary vehicles, some of which are held in reserve.

There are thirty-nine horses distributed in the nine houses. The headquarters are located at Fifth and Arch streets, which is thoroughly modern in all of its equipments.

Under Chief Elfreth, who has been in the service nearly forty years, the department has been brought to such a high standard of efficiency that the Underwriters’ Association recently paid special attention to it by decreasing insurance rates fifteen per cent. Councils’ Fire Commissioners, of which Councilman Harry R. Read is chairman, has also done much to make the department the success it is at present.

4 Trapped in Blaze Saved by Firemen

Camden Courier-Post —

By JOSEPH McCARTHY, Courier-Post Staff

City firemen fought smoke, flames, snow and a biting cold during the night and early morning hours as a rash of fires severely damaged four buildings and destroyed a tavern.

According to Public Safety Director Keith Kauffman, at one point only two engine companies were not actively fighting the blazes as seven engine companies, three ladder companies, the rescue squad and three battalion chiefs were at the fire scenes.

At the site of the worst fire, 5th and Mickle Streets, police and firemen braved dense smoke and fierce flames to rescue four elderly persons trapped in first, second and third floor apartments.

Started In Tavern Lounge

The blaze, which broke out in the lounge of Ray’s Tavern, was discovered by Patrolmen Augustus Balzano and Anthony Saponare at 3:58 a.m. after they were alerted of smoke by highway employees battling the second snowstorm of the week.

The two policemen, after radioing the alarm, kicked in the door of the tavern and raced through the smoke and flames to rescue Mrs. Agnes Lockhart, 58, from her upstairs apartment.

The patrolmen took Mrs. Lockhart to Cooper Hospital where she was admitted with a cut head and smoke inhalation.

Minutes later firemen, headed by Battalion Chief Biaggio Ardire, arrived. Ardire said the tavern was engulfed in smoke and flames. He said the flames leaped from the tavern roof to a luncheonette and apartment building next door.

Ardire said firemen raised a ladder to the third floor of the second building where Mrs. Mabel Seward, 64, was hanging from a window ledge. However, firemen were hampered in the rescue attempt by the narrow space of the alley and could only hold the screaming woman until other firefighters could make their way to the third floor window from inside the building.

The rescuers, wearing face masks, wrapped Mrs. Seward in blankets and carried her through the flames to safety.

Two Carried Out

At the same time, more fire fighters entered the burning building and carried out Mrs. Viola Lagerprantz, 65, who lived in a rear apartment on the first floor and John J. Smith, 86, from a second-floor apartment.

All the victims were taken to Cooper Hospital for smoke inhalation treatment and released an hour later.

Kauffman ordered the victims, still wrapped in blankets, taken to fire headquarters at 3rd and Arch Streets and notified city welfare authorities. The Welfare Department obtained temporary housing for the three victims at Volunteers of America headquarters, 828 Market Street. Each victim lost all possessions in the blaze.

Additional Alarms

Ardire, at 4:27 a.m. called for additional fire crews and an hour later requested more aid. Battalion Chief Daniel Jiannetto’s unit answered the first distress call while Acting Battalion Chief Arthur Batten’s men arrived on the second plea.

Batten’s unit had been fighting two North Camden blazes since 10:53 last night.

Ardire said that when firemen attempted to get into the buildings, the fire was raging forward, backward, and straight up the stairwells out of control.

The owner of the luncheonette, Dominic Padulla, arrived at the scene about 5:30 a.m. Padulla and his brother, Frank, who also had been out, live on the first floor.

Canteen Truck on Scene

Volunteers of America Canteen truck with Colonel William Gwynne also was at the scene and served firemen coffee and donuts.

Fire Chief Edward Michalak said he has ordered a complete investigation of the fire.

Kauffman said 5th Street south of Mickle and Mickle Street east of 5th has been closed to traffic indefinitely.

In the two other fires in North Camden, a grocery store was damaged at 442 N. 9th Street, and two vacant buildings at 623–625 North Front Street were damaged.

Grocery Store Blaze

Batten said a defective chimney apparently caused the grocery store blaze which raged through joists and partitions. The store is operated by Benjamin Lamberte while the building is owned by Mrs. Sarah Schecter of Baird Boulevard according to the battalion chief.

Batten’s crew were forced to make two trips to the vacant buildings as wind whipped flames. He said the fire probably was caused by vagrants seeking shelter from the snowstorm.

Before the firefighters could take off their fire apparel, they were dispatched to the 5th and Mickle Street blaze.

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Fire at 5th and Pearl Streets

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Fire at 5th and Pearl Streets - Camden Courier-Post, May 23, 1962

Courier-Post Photo by Sam Kushner.

A GIANT THERMOMETER atop three burning buildings at 5th and Pearl sts. threatened to collapse Tuesday afternoon. The houses were slated for demolition to make room for expansion of the nearby Delaware River Port Authority’s headquarters. Origin of the fire was undetermined. (Story on Page 2.)

Fire Rakes 3 Vacant City Houses

Camden Courier-Post —

Fire Rakes 3 Vacant City Houses - Camden Courier-Post, May 23, 1962

Low water pressure and a large outdoor advertising sign hampered and endangered Camden firemen Tuesday afternoon fighting a two-alarm fire in North Camden, adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

The fire badly damaged 424, 426 and 428 N. 5th st., owned by the Delaware River Port Authority and slated for demolition. The three, three-story brick homes were not occupied. C. H. McWilliams, secretary of the authority, began to advertise for demolition contracts for the properties Tuesday.

The first alarm was sounded shortly after 1:30 p.m. and the second alarm followed only minutes later. First firemen on the scene were met by towering black smoke which rose hundreds of feet in the air. The fire was seen by hundreds of motorists using the bridge and also by several hundred spectators who gathered at the scene.

Water Pressure Low

Fire Chief Edward McDowell said water pressure was so low that the two aerial trucks on the scene could not be supported by other units fighting the blaze at the street level.

The first firemen there fought the blaze with water heavy with red rust and sediment, which later covered the streets and sidewalks of the area. McDowell said the pressure then dropped off to a very low point.

On Monday Mayor Pierce announced that details of the city’s $500,000 cleaning and relining of water pipes through North Camden would be explained at a public meeting June 1 at the Pyne Poynt Junior High School. Rusty water has long plagued that section of the city.

Firemen were endangered by the outdoor sign which spanned the three properties on the rooftop. During the height of the fire, a rear wall at 428 N. 5th st. collapsed as did roof timbers. Police ordered spectators back out-of-the way and some fire equipment was moved out of the danger zone.

After the blaze was extinguished, the steel supports for the sign were examined by Alfred C. Thawley, Camden building inspector, who said the situation is a hazardous one and ordered the sign removed immediately. McWilliams indicated the authority would take steps to have the sign torn down today.

City Schedules Sale of Garage Building

Camden Courier-Post —

City Schedules Sale of Garage Building - Camden Courier-Post, July 4, 1941

The City of Camden will sell a one-story public garage building at 2626 Carman street containing 28 individual garages, which it acquired for unpaid taxes, in city commission chambers next Tuesday, Solicitor John J. Crean announced. The commission set $2500 as the minimum acceptable bid.

Seven other tax-delinquent properties also are scheduled for sale, as follows: vacant land 40 by 100 feet on east side of Twenty-seventh street 60 feet south of Garfield avenue, $250; two-story frame store and dwelling at 555 Division street, vacant, $150; vacant land 77 by 21 feet on east side of Mt. Ephraim avenue 40 west north of Sayres avenue, $100; lot at 523 South Fifth street, $75, and vacant dwellings at 215 North Ninth street, 903 Florence street and 211 Sycamore street for $50 each.

Third Suspect Seized in Holdup at Cemetery

Camden Courier-Post —

Third Suspect Seized in Holdup at Cemetery - Camden Courier-Post, August 10, 1936

Chester Mignogna, 23, of 429 Stevens street, was arrested Saturday for complicity in a holdup of Jacob Mutzer, 62, of 417 Carteret street, on June 16. He will be arraigned in police court today.

Patrolman George Getley made the arrest on complaint of Detective Clifford Carr, investigating the case. Two others were arrested recently and held for grand jury action for the robbery. They are Michael Meloni, 22, of 312 South Fourth street, and Dominic Vizzone, 25, of 316 South Fifth street.

Mutzer said three men offered to give him a ride home late one night as he was standing at Broadway and Benson street. He said they took him to Evergreen Cemetery where they beat him and stole his watch and $60 in cash. Meloni was arrested first and Vizzone a few days later.

Camden County Transfers

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden County Transfers - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 1915

Haddon twp, Lot 4, Section B, plan Westmont Annex—[?] O Henszer to Edward A Trego, $1.

Audubon, W cor Graisbury and Oakland—Hannah V Brown et al to Maud V Rieber, $4500.

Collingswood, N s Linwood, 160 ft W Dill—John S Waters to [?] Laveice, $1.

Audubon, Lot 28, Section 8, plan New Addition to Audubon—Audubon Heights Impt Co to Edward T Cunliffe, $500.

Camden, 340 Division—Antonio Mecca to Lorenzo Del Fico et al, $850.

Gloucester City, S W s Market, 581 ft D land Arthur Powell—Victor J Humbrecht Co to George W Dickensheets, $1200.

Camden, 826 S 2d—Charles W Austermuhl Co to Catherine Celie Polozruto et al, $1.

Camden, 522 N 5th—Charles V D Joline, special master, to Ira C Shurman, $2400.

Camden, S side Stevens, 20 ft S 26th—Hat Land Impt Co to William Stants, $1.

Camden, lots 35 to 39, block B, plan South Camden Land Co—Ralph W E Donges, special master, to Harry J Teitelman, $1225.

Gloucester Twp, lot 19, sec B, plan Glendora Villa—Seymour W Hunt et als to Harry W Mines, $100.

Waterford twp, lot 7, sec C, plan Fisher Garden Sites—William Lipkin to Martha Still, $25.

Oaklyn, N E side White Horse Pike, 50 ft N W Lakeview—Harry W Bealer to [?] Townsend, $1.

Collingswood, [?]2 and 64 Lincoln ave—Harry W Bealer to Herbert S S Corsen, $1.

Camden, 1449 Princess—Lewis F Holl to Jeannette Bryant, $3300.

Camden, S W side Kenwood, 200 ft W Pembroke—Edward C Haddon to Thomas J Croxton, et ux, $7000.

Camden, lots 26 and 28, sec G, plan Lawnton—Richard Chamberlain to Emil Schulke, $700.

Over the River

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over the River - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1882

On Tuesday night a child, apparently about three weeks old, was left on the doorsteps of the residence of Chief of Police Josiah Matlack, No. 935 South Fifth street, Camden. It was given in charge of Constable Streeper, who conveyed it to the almshouse.

What was thought to be a mysterious disappearance in the case of Sadie Hammell, thirteen years of age, who left the E. A. Stevens Grammar School on Tuesday morning, has since been explained. Her father, Horace Hammell, was sentenced in April last to ten years in the penitentiary. During the time he was in prison his daughter lived with her stepmother, his second wife. Two weeks ago he was pardoned, and went to live with some relatives at Mount Ephraim, not far from Camden. He wished to obtain possession of his child, so her aunt, the sister of his first wife, induced her to come with her to the house where her father is. She is there now with him.

A young lad, aged about twelve years, named Henry Bakeman, whose parents reside at No. 24 York street, Cooper’s Point, fell on the icy pavement, and was seriously injured on his head and one of his arms.

William Sheldon, brother of Mr. Sheldon, reporter of the Camden Post, died at his residence, Sixth and Vine streets, Cooper’s Point, on Tuesday night, from the effects of falling from a scaffold at Lenni, Pa., a few weeks ago. His injuries were such that he was taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital, where his leg was taken off, after which he began to fail until death ensued.

During the past week about twenty-six cases of diphtheria have been reported by Camden physicians to the city clerk, in compliance with the law; but it is believed that a large number of other cases have not been so reported. The inspector of the Board of Health, W. H. Shearman, intimates that he will institute proceedings against physicians who thus neglect making their proper returns.

Yesterday afternoon and evening the Camden District M. E. Convention was held in the Third Street M. E. Church, at which the usual business was disposed of. Rev. Dr. Graw, presiding elder of the district, presided. A missionary address was delivered by Rev. Charles H. Fowler, LL. D. To-day, at half-past nine in the morning, the convention will open with devotional exercises; at ten a paper on class and prayer meetings will be read by Rev. J. S. Gaskill; at a quarter past eleven another paper on the work of Sunday schools will be read by Rev. J. A. Dilks, A. M. In the afternoon the exercises will consist of devotion, continuation of Sunday schools, church finances and the relations of temperance to the church. In the evening Rev. J. E. Adams and others will address the convention at the Fifth Street Church, on missionary subjects.

The various churches which usually are decorated on the Christmas holidays, in Camden, are being trimmed and festooned with evergreens. Arrangements are also being made to give interesting ceremonies during the religious observances.

Numbers Operator Fined $1000 by Palese

Camden Courier-Post —

Numbers Operator Fined $1000 by Palese - Camden Courier-Post, April 21, 1951

Stanley Powell, 42, of 509 Mickle street, was fined $1000 and given a suspended one to two year prison sentence Friday by County Judge Palese after pleading guilty to possession of numbers slips.

Powell, arrested Jan. 23 by Detectives Louis Schmidt and Joseph Carpani in the rear of a cigar store at 213 South Fifth street, also was placed on probation for one year. The detectives said they found Powell accepting bets on numbers and confiscated a quantity of slips.

Ira Sands, 31, of 10 North Second street, was sentenced to serve six months in the county jail by Judge Palese on a charge of atrocious assault and battery on his wife, Lillian, 30.

Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept.

Camden Courier-Post —

Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949 Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949 Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949 Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949

Named as Mertz Gets Leave and Prepares To Retire on Jan. 15

Camden has a new acting fire chief today—William Van Pfefferle.

The new department head was appointed by Safety Director E. George Aaron, after he received a letter Wednesday from Acting Chief Walter Mertz, announcing his desire to retire on Jan. 15. Mertz also requested a leave of absence until that date. The leave was granted.

Van Pfefferle, now a battalion chief, will fill the acting chief’s post during the interim, Aaron said.

Both men have been stationed at fire headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets.

Mertz, who is 72 and lives at 3016 Constitution road, has been a member of the fire department since Oct. 1, 1911. He was promoted to lieutenant on Oct. 1, 1915, then raised to captain on April 1, 1918, became battalion chief on Sept. 14, 1932, and two years later was raised to deputy chief.

On the retirement of the late John Lennox, Mertz assumed the acting chief’s duties Nov. 19, 1945.

Van Pfefferle joined the department Oct. 1, 1917, as an electrician. At that time the fire department had several pieces of electrically driven apparatus with power supplied by storage batteries. At that time fire department personnel had been depleted because of War I service.

Due to his experience with electrically-driven equipment, Van Pfefferle was placed in charge of all apparatus in the city on July 1, 1918. He was promoted to junior captain on Feb. 2, 1927; senior captain, March 30, 1930, and to battalion chief on Sept. 18, 1944.

Van Pfefferle, who is 58, lives at 619 North Fourth street.

The Civil Service Commission has called for an examination for fire chief, with battalion chiefs and captains eligible to take the test.

New Jersey

Philadelphia Inquirer —

New Jersey - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 1884

Jottings From the State Across the Delaware.

Lizzie Furman was committed to the county jail by Mayor Bradshaw, in default of $100 bail, for trial, charged with stealing a watch, the property of Edward S. Andrews, of No. 105 South Fifth street, Camden.

James Gleason, residing at West street and Bridge avenue, a boss driller in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s yard, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon by being thrown from a car, caused by the snapping of a brake chain. His head was badly cut. He was taken home and medical aid summoned.

The Gloucester county Republicans have made the following nominations: State Senator—Stacy Pancoast. Assembly—Job S. Haines. For sheriff Daniel J. Packer is supposed to have received the majority.

The commissioners appointed to assess damages by City Council for the opening of Washington street, east of the West Jersey Railroad, met at the City Hall yesterday and decided to recommend the payment of $2500 to Messrs. Roberts & Cohn, through whose property the street will be cut.

Jacob Nelviss, of Paulsboro, was held in $500 bail last evening by Mayor Moss for trial at court charged with cutting William Pull.

David Payton, colored, was held in $100 bail yesterday by Justice Price charged with assaulting the six-year-old son of Caroline Francis.

Business in the Camden District Court was very brisk yesterday, the principal business being landlord and tenant cases. The following warrants of removal were ordered: Hotchkiss vs. Ellis, Dismant vs. Miller, Pancost vs. Porter, Read vs. Shankland, Numbers vs. Simmons, Numbers vs. Hill, Maires vs. Mellow. The case of Shuck vs. Scott was adjourned until September 29. In debt cases judgment for the plaintiff was awarded as follows: Thurler et al. & Co. vs. Cox, $21; Hollinshead vs. Johnson, $25; Rogers vs. Belding, $69.50. The cases of Johnson & Holt vs. Johnson and O’Neil vs. Pine & Callingham were adjourned until the 27th instant; that of Wright vs. Gilmore until September 26. A non-suit was entered in Shull, Wireback & Co. vs. Orcutt, and the case of Lochead vs. the Prudential Insurance Company of America was held under advisement.

Forest fires are still raging in Atlantic county.

Fifty hands have been temporarily laid off at Starr’s Iron Works.

George Rose and Truman B. Woods, arrested on Sunday for disturbing the peace at Front and Birch streets by holding religious meetings, were arraigned before the mayor yesterday and afterwards released.

A fire at Burlington yesterday destroyed Pfeiffer’s stocking factory. Loss, $20,000; covered by insurance.

Gangland Is Blamed in Camden Shooting

Trenton Evening Times —

Gangland Is Blamed in Camden Shooting - Trenton Evening Times, November 13, 1930

(Associated Press)

CAMDEN, N. J., Nov. 13.—Joseph O’Connor, 29, of this city, was shot and seriously wounded near his home at Fifth and Walnut Streets today. His assailant, who fired from an automobile, escaped. Police believe Philadelphia gangsters did the shooting as one of three cars that drove away from the vicinity bore Pennsylvania license tags.

This was the second attempt made on O’Connor’s life within 18 months. He is a brother-in-law of Albert Sandes, who is on trial charged with the murder of a sailor in a brawl here a year ago.

On April 28, 1929, O’Connor was shot in the abdomen and chest. John Doris, brother of Frank Doris, one of the executed Philadelphia Olney bank bandits, was convicted of the shooting and sentenced to 10 years in State Prison at Trenton, where he was stabbed to death by another convict in April of this year.

Fire Pumper Crashes Into Camden Office

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Fire Pumper Crashes Into Camden Office - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1964 Fire Pumper Crashes Into Camden Office - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1964

A fire engine crashed through the front of an automobile insurance office in Camden on Saturday, cracking the entire brick face of the three-story building and leaving it in danger of collapse.

All traffic was halted in the area of Broadway and Pine sts. in fear the rumble of buses and trucks would bring the building down. The fire engine was left inside the bulk glass front of the Basin & Basin Insurance Co. office for nearly three hours until city workers could shore up the building so the vehicle could be removed safely.

COLLIDES WITH AUTO

The apparatus, a pumper of Engine 1, 4th and Pine sts., was responding to a mattress fire at 434 S. 6th st. at 2:30 P.M. when it collided with an automobile.

Both vehicles mounted the curb at the southeast corner of the downtown intersection.

Mrs. Maria Gruber, 74, of 505 Pine st., who was walking by the building was brushed by the fire engine and knocked to the sidewalk, where she was showered with glass from the smashed window and door. She was admitted to West Jersey Hospital with fractures of the right ankle and lower right leg and cuts of the face and legs.

FIREMAN INJURED

Fireman Isaac Muns, 36, of 717 State st., driver of the pumper, suffered a fractured right foot and leg cuts and was admitted to Cooper Hospital. Fireman George Dixon, 31, of 1554 Ormand ave., Camden, who was riding on the pumper, was treated at the same hospital for cuts of the right leg and right hand and then released.

Two young people in the automobile also were treated for injuries at Cooper Hospital. They were Charles Wilson, 24, of 407 Monmouth st., Gloucester City, N. J., and Janet Mayhew, 17, of 210 Mercer st., also of Gloucester city. Both received head cuts and the girl suffered a back injury.

Raymond McClintock, 25, of 530 Lester Terrace, Camden, a Camden Public Works Department employe, was treated at the Cooper Hospital for lacerations of the neck and left hand.

He was assisting in the placing of shoring to brace the building against collapse after the crash when struck by a piece of glass that fell from one of the shattered windows.

CROWD GATHERS

Owen Ribble, manager of the insurance office, said he worked there alone Saturday afternoon and left just 15 minutes before the accident occurred. He returned to the scene after police summoned him from his home at 340 Coles ave., Cherry Hill.

Police moved back a crowd of several hundred persons who gathered at the intersection. Then they cordoned off Broadway at Spruce and Line sts., a block north and south of Pine, and barricaded Pine st. at 5th and 6th, a block east and west of Broadway.

William H. Harker, Camden city director of public works, reached the scene at 4 P. M. and immediately declared the building condemned.

The Fire Department’s heavy-duty rescue squad built heavy lumber supports against the building and cautiously removed the fire engine at 5:20 P. M.

Shot Her Husband.

Camden Post —

Shot Her Husband. - Camden Post, November 10, 1897

EXTRA!

And Hid The Pistol Under The Refrigerator.

SAYS SHE DID NOT DO IT.

But The Dying Man Says She Did.

The Husband Was Jealous and Suspicious.

WIFE VIOLENT AND VENGEFUL

Husband Dead—The Wife Behind The Bars.

CHARGED WITH HIS MURDER.

McCusker’s Ante-Mortem Statement—Another Chapter in Camden’s Horrors.

Michael McCusker, about 3[?] years old, superintendent of the Union News Company, at Federal street station, was shot in the abdomen at his home, 206 Benson street, about 10.15 o’clock last night. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital, where the surgeons performed an operation at midnight, and died at six o’clock this morning.

Mrs. McCuskter [sic] was placed under arrest and is locked up at the City Hall, her husband having made a statement in which he accused her of committing the deed.

Mrs. McCusker informed Policeman Steen, who was among the first to arrive upon hearing a shot fired, that her husband shot himself during a struggle for the possession of the revolver. After telling him this she ran to the house of Mrs. McGann, mother of her husband, 430 south Second street, and informed them that he had shot himself.

HAD BEEN A STRUGGLE.

When the officer entered the house he found the wounded man lying in the entry writhing in agony. He sent in a call for the patrol wagon, which arrived in charge of Sergeant Golden and Policeman Zanders. The carpets indicated that there had been a struggle before the shooting took place. Golden desired to remove the wounded man to the hospital, but his relatives objected, and much time was lost in a vain search for a physician. Finally, Golden put the man on a litter and placed him in the wagon.

His story is corroborated by Harry Laird, a railroad conductor of 439 Trenton avenue. Laird said he was about to turn into Benson street, at Second, on his way home, when he was met by Mrs. McCusker who emerged from Daniel Hughes’ cigar store on the corner. She was wringing her hands and cried: Oh, Mike is shot! What shall I do?

Laird went over to the house and was joined by Policeman Steen. They entered together and found the injured man lying in the hallway with a pillow under his head.

What’s the matter, Mike? asked Laird.

My wife shot me; that woman there, he replied, as he pointed to her.

Oh! don’t say that, Mike, said the woman.

I do say it, and I mean it.”

As they were about to drive away William Stees and his wife, friends of McCusker arrived, and when the wounded man recognized them he said: “Bill, Florence shot me.” Sergeant Golden overheard the conversation and he ordered Mrs. McCusker to get in the wagon to assist with her husband.

On the way to the hospital McCusker said: “My wife shot me.”

Golden turned to Mrs. McCuskter [sic] and said: “Mike tells me that you shot him and hid the revolver. What did you do with it?”

Mrs. McCusker answered: “Did Mike tell you that? You will find the revolver in the kitchen under the refrigerator.”

When McCusker was placed on the operating table he was informed that in all probability the wound would prove serious and was asked to make a statement. William A. Husted, a notary, took his deposition. He said that he usually gets home at 6.30 but he did not reach home last night until nearly 8 o’clock, as he stopped at a barber shop intending to take a ride on his bicycle after supper. He said that he did not go out as he intended, and he and his wife got into a family quarrel, and during the excitement he made serious accusations which angered her. She ran upstairs, he declared, and secured his new five chambered [?]2-calibre revolver that he kept under his pillow, and came down stairs with it in her hand.

Her actions convinced him that it was necessary for his protection to secure the weapon, he said, and during the struggle for its possession, he charges, she raised the hammer, aimed it at him and pulled the trigger.

DECLARES SHE DID NOT DO IT.

When Mrs. McCusker arrived at the city prison and saw the door of the cell open for her she went into hysterics and shouted: ‘Don’t put me in that place; put me in a room. Oh! Don’t put me in there.’ She declared that she did not shoot her husband intentionally.

Upon returning to the house Sergeant Golden made a search of the room designated by Mrs. McCusker and found the revolver under the refrigerator, as she had stated. The police also found Clarence Smith, a boarder, who occupies a room in the second story. He said that he heard loud talking, which was followed by a shot and a scream by Mrs. McCusker.

The friends of Mr. McCusker told the police that the couple had been married five years, but had not lived happily.

The surgeons at the hospital said that the bullet entered the abdomen. From the condition of the wound the bullet had penetrated the intestines, which prevented any attempt to locate it by probing.

HUSBAND AND WIFE.

Michael McCusker was about 3[?] years of age, while his wife is about 28 years of age. Her maiden name was Coffee, and it is said that she came orginally [sic] from New York. She was a woman of attractive appearance and is said to have been separated from her husband two or three times. Their boarder, Clarence Smith, who is said to have been asleep in the house at the time of the shooting, is said to be a brother-in-law to Mrs. McCusker’s sister.

Michael McCusker had the reputation everywhere of being quiet but good natured, and was apparently highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves four sisters and a brother, Stephen McCusker, who is the employ of the Union News Company at the foot of Federal street.

D. J. Russell, the saloon keeper at Second and Benson streets, said this morning that while McCusker and his wife were not what might be called drinking people, they bought a small kettle of beer occasionally, and in fact had a kettle filled shortly before the shooting last night.

‘Squire Schmitz of Market-street, said this morning that Mrs. McCusker had frequently had her husband haled before him and held to keep the peace, alleging that he, McCusker, had threatened to take her life.

McCusker, the ‘squire says, always said that the woman’s accusation and complaint was “a — lie, and only a ruse to get me out of her way for awhile.”

The ‘squire says he always regarded McCusker as being a peaceable and truthful man.

AT THE HALL.

Lawyer Francis B. Weaver who has been Mrs. McCusker’s attorney upon several occasions, has been retained to defend her.

This morning shortly after 9 o’clock Prosecutor Jenkins and Assistant Prosecutor Carson called at the city hall and the prisoner was taken into the mayor’s hearing room and privately examined.

During the course of the examination Lawyer Weaver appeared with Mrs. Smith, mother of the defendant, and demanded to be admitted to the examination as counsel for the accused woman.

Chief Dodd, evidently acting under the instructions of the prosecutor, told Lawyer Weaver that it mattered not who he was or who he represented he could not be admitted to the examination, and he was not.

Lawyer Weaver remarked that this kind of action was what would result in the acquittal of Shaw.

What was developed at the private examination could not be learned, as the Prosecutor and Chief Dodd refused to have anything to say. Mayor Westcott arrived at 11.30 o’clock and the prisoner was arraigned for a hearing. The Mayor in reading the charge said:

‘Florence McCusker, you are charged with assaulting, shooting and killing Michael McCusker.’

The prisoner exclaimed: “Oh!” and burying her head in her hands sobbed bitterly.

Lawyer Weaver said his client would waive a hearing, and she was committed to the city prison.

A lady residing in the vicinity of Fourth and Market streets said this morning: “Mrs. McClusker lived near my house for a while. She was a rather showy-looking blonde, and I frequently saw her on the street. Her husband was the better one of the two, and I always understood that while they separated frequently she invariably ran after him to get him back.”

County Physician Jones will hold an autopsy on McCusker today. Coroner Lippincott, who has charge of the case, says no date has yet been fixed for the inquest.

No time to lose if you wish to join the embroidery class. Classes will soon form. Inquire at Varney’s.

STOCKTON.

Items of Interest to Readers Across Cooper’s Creek.

At last night’s meeting of town council the Camden and Suburban Railway company presented petitions asking the privilege of laying a double track on Riverroad from Cooper avenue to new Cove road; also on Westfield avenue from its intersection with Federal street to Forty-second street.

A resolution fixing a hearing on the petition for the thirtieth instant was adopted.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $63,754.63.

The appointments of J. C. Johnson, Frank Schocklin and Chris Waltz as fire wardens by the Stockton, Penn and Pavonia companies respectively were approved.

The joint committee on parade asked council to furnish an escort of police for the Thanksgiving Day demonstration. The request will be complied with.

The board of education requested that the janitors be sworn in as special officers to protect the property of the schools. The question arose as to the authority to swear in special officers, and the town attorney will give an opinion on the subject.

Bills to the amount of $687.32 were ordered paid. The ordinance compelling the sprinkling of streets used by railway companies by said companies was passed. The Westfield avenue sidewalk came in for a good share of discussion again. An ordinance making the width of the sidewalk on Broad street fifteen feet was introduced. Frank Mathias was awarded the contract to erect the retaining wall at Garfield avenue at a cost of $271.25.

A bill in favor of B. F. Sweeten & Son of $29.57 was ordered paid. A bill in favor of the same firm to laying cross covered gutters on Riverroad was laid over.

NOTES.

Silas Betts, V. R. Blackwell and Officer George Palmer went gunning yesterday in south Jersey.

The Stockton wheelmen will have a club run to Burlington via Mt. Holly on Sunday.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, on Merrel avenue, Rosedale, was the scene of a pretty event last evening, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Lillian, to Mr. Harry A. Dick. The ceremony was performed in the parlor, amid a profusion of chrysanthemums and palms, by the Rev. J. B. Whitton, pastor of Bethel M. E church, in the presence of a host of friends and relatives of the contracting parties. Miss Lillie Grant, of Philadelphia, cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Arthur Sharp, also of Philadelphia, was the best man. Miss Stella Buck rendered ‘The March of the Friares,’ A reception followed the ceremony, at which the happy couple were congratulated Among those present were: Rev. J. B. Whitton, Alfred Taylor, Harry Dick and wife, Mrs. Buck and daughter, Mrs. Horner and son, Mrs Stark, Mamie Euckenhofer, and William R. Dauuenhower, all of Cramer Hill; Dr. Wm. Taylor and wife, Mrs. Charles and Miss Tillie Grant, Arthur Sharp, Benjamin Taylor. all of Philadelphir, and many others.

The Stockton Hose company will have a smoker next Monday evening at headquarters.

Instructions by capable teacher. No charge for embroidering lessons. For particulars inquire at Varney’s.

B. & O. Improvements Finished.

The improvements on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio west of and between Martinsburg, W. Va. and North Mountain, was completed November 1. They cover a distance of nearly four miles, starting three miles west of Martinsburg, and extending some distance west of Myers’ Hole which is near the North Mountain station. At Myers’ Hole the line was changed, taking out some very objectionable curvatures, and the road bed raised nearly fifteen feet, eliminating two grades of 43 feet per mile, which came together at Myers’ Hole and substituting therefor an almost level track. This point on the road has always been a dangerous one and many freight wrecks have occurred there. Apart from doing away with the dangerous feature of two sharp down grades coming together, as was the case in this instance, the saving in operation of the road by the change will be very large, as it enables the tons per train to be greatly increased and reduces the liability to accident to the minimum.

At Tablers the road bed has been lowered about 13 feet, and the same at Tabbs, besides taking out objectionable curvature and reducing the rate of grades at these points from 42 feet per mile to 10 feet per mile, thus increasing the cars that can be hauled per train. Though these improvements have cost quite a sum of money, the expenditure is fully justified by the great saving in operation.

Delair.

Musical entertainment at the Delair Methodist church, this evening at 8. The choir of the church have secured the following eminent talent: Mr. Albertus Shelley, the eminent violin soloist, assisted by Mr. C. Virgil Gordon, pianist; Miss Helen Mar Wilson, the celebrated reader and elocutionist; soprano soloist, Miss Bishop, and the inimitable Damico Brothers, guitar and mandolin virtuosi. Admission, fifty cents.

An amateur entertainment is being arranged by the Athletic Association that will eclipse anything in that line heretofore attempted.

Collingswood.

A meeting of the borough commissioners will be held in Tatem’s hall tonight, when the trolley and the electric light questions will be discussed. A petition is in circulation against the suburban improvement company being granted a five years’ contract for the exclusive lighting of the town.

Roy French and his brother left this morning on a gunning trip.

The regular weekly prayer meeting will be held tonight in the Methodist church.

After serious illness, like typhoid fever, pneumonia, or the grip, Hood’s Sarsaparilla has wonderful strength-giving power.

Trustees’ sale, 4-story brick residence, 190 Cooper street, Thursday, November 11th, at 12 o’clock noon, by Thomas & Sons, at Philadelphia office, 201 Bourse building, Philadelphia. Newly painted and papered. $2,000 may remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. Sale positive; no reservation.

F. S. Simmons, 309 Market street Camden, N. J. Phone No. 9.

Lodge room for rent, $10 per quarter. Apply to F. G. Hitchner, Fifth and Benson streets.

Sensational Assault and Battery Case

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Sensational Assault and Battery Case - Camden Post, June 3, 1891

The State moved the indictment against Joseph Logue for assault and battery on Sarah Louwin, living at Fifth and Cooper streets. Lawyer Harry Scovel was counsel for Logue. The witness being unable to speak loud enough, she was brought to a chair in front of the jurors.

Sarah Louwin testified that Logue kicked her on the 15th of last April, at Second and Penn streets. He had also struck her in the eye.

On cross examination the witness admitted that she had sued Logue for breach of promise.

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Mr. Scovel in opening said that Logue was not guilty of the striking; that Mrs. Louwin had conceived a passion for him which had not been reciprocated. She now sought to get “even” with Logue for going with other ladies.

Joseph Logue, 129 Birch street, testified that he had known Sarah Lowan for nine years; that he had taken her out a number of times. On the 15th of April, while in company with Fannie Ellingsworth, Sarah Louwin attempted to choke him and he pushed her away to prevent it. He did not strike her.

John Lee, James Baird, ex-Sheriff Baird, Martin Fullerton, Joseph Robinson, Mary Simpson, John Edgert, James Lenox, Surrogate West, testified to the good character and reputation for peace and quietness of the defendant.

Fannie Ellingsworth testified that she was with Logue on the 15th of April, and Sarah Louwin had come up to them and began to abuse Logue. He had only pushed her away.

Both sides were given five minutes for argument.

Mr. Scovel said “hell had no fury like a jealous woman.” He claimed that no striking had been proven.

Prosecutor Ridgway said it had been admitted by the defense that Logue had pushed the woman away, and this was assault and battery.

Judge Hugg said in his charge, that the act of touching a person in anger was assault. “This is the law, gentlemen. The facts are with you.”

Mr. Scovel objected to the charge and Judge Hugg said he had said nothing about the facts in the case; they were with the jury.

The jury were out but ten minutes and returned with a verdict of not guilty.

Two Men Jailed in Theft Plot Try to Involve G.O.P. Club Aide

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Two Men Jailed in Theft Plot Try to Involve G.O.P. Club Aide - Camden Courier-Post, August 19, 1936 Two Men Jailed in Theft Plot Try to Involve G.O.P. Club Aide - Camden Courier-Post, August 19, 1936

Ninth Ward Employe Named by Prisoners in Scheme to Loot Building of Slot Machines; Judge Neutze Discounts Story

An employee of the Ninth Ward Republican Club yesterday was accused of plotting to steal slot machines from the club at 536 Broadway by two South Camden men convicted of robbing him.

Michael Maloni, 25, of 321 South Fourth street, and Dominick Vizzone, 24, of 316 South Fifth street, were sentenced to four months in the county jail when Judge Frank F. Neutze told them their story “doesn’t ring true.”

Maloni and Vizzone were arrested on complaint of Jacob Mutzer, 417 Carteret street, employed at the club. He said he was coming out of a restaurant in South Camden early on the morning of June 17 when he met Maloni and Vizzone.

“They induced me to get into their car and then they drove me to a field back of the Camden Forge Company,” Mutzer testified. “There they took my money and keys, including keys to the club. I was afraid they might get into the club and clean it out so I notified police.”

Detectives went to the club house, but Maloni and Vizzone did not appear. They were arrested later.

The defendants denied robbing Mutzer.

“His story is not true,” Maloni insisted. “He told us to take his keys and go to the club and take the slot machines from there while he waited for us. He said it would look like a hold-up. We refused to have anything to do with it.”

Mutzer cut in and said Maloni’s testimony was untrue.

Judge Neutze told Maloni and Vizzone he thought they were “looking for a way out,” and imposed sentence.

Defies Efforts Of 2 Chums to Rescue Him

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Defies Efforts Of 2 Chums to Rescue Him - Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1950

A 16-year-old boy was drowned in the Cooper river, near Eleventh and Linden streets, today after he jumped into the water, apparently to escape the heat.

The boy, William Bush, of 431 Riley street, was brought to Cooper hospital, where physicians used artificial respiration in an effort to save his life. Dr. Llewelyn Hunsicker pronounced the boy dead.

According to police, Bush, who could not swim, had been playing on the bank with two companions, Thomas Brown, 16, of 320 Washington street, and Raymond Hickman, 15, of 318 Washington street.

Police said the three decided to take a dip i nthe [sic] river. The Bush boy asked the others to watch him while he jumped in. He then leaped from the bank and immediately began bobbing up and down.

At first the other two thought Bush was joking, but soon realized that he was in trouble. Brown leaped in after him, but Bush was frantic by then and drove Brown away with his flailing arms.

Forced to Quit Effort

Another boy, Dennis Conway, 16, of 717 Fern street, who was swimming nearby, approached Bush and tried to grab him, but Conway also was forced to abandon the effort to save Bush when the latter thrashed at him.

Conway then shouted to one of the others to call the police. The boy was forced to run several hundred yards to the Scott-Smith Cadillac Co. to make the telephone call.

Fire Rescue Squad No. 1, at Fifth and Arch streets, under the direction of Battalion Chief Harry Wagner, administered artificial respiration until the arrival of Dr. Hunsicker, brought from Cooper hospital by police.

Orders Boy to Hospital

Dr. Hunsicker expressed belief Bush was already dead, but ordered the boy taken to the hospital for still further attempts to revive him.

The Weather Bureau reported a high of 86 today at 5 p. m., but a gentle southerly breeze brought fairly pleasant conditions in this area. The thermometer will drop to about 66 tonight, but will rise to 86 by tomorrow afternoon. The latest prediction is fair and quite warm weather tonight and tomorrow.

Camden Man Stabbed, Assailant Is Caught

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Camden Man Stabbed, Assailant Is Caught - Camden Courier-Post, August 14, 1933

Stabbed during a quarrel last night, Jesse Brown, 27, colored, of 304 Taylor avenue, is in a serious condition in Cooper Hospital suffering from cuts of the neck, left arm, forehead and face.

His alleged assailant, John Hobbs, 23, colored, of 1603 North Randolph street, Philadelphia, was arrested on Camden bridge a few minutes later.

Brown was cut outside his home and staggered into the First District police station. Bridge police were notified to seek his assailant. A moment before Jennie Worona of 208 Burns street had told bridge police a man had thrown a knife away on the Fifth street pedestrian underpass. Hobbs was arrested on the bridge by Bridge Policemen John Curry and Thomas Keely.

Games Wanted

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Games Wanted - Camden Courier-Post, June 3, 1932

Chelton A. C. is anxious to arrange home games for Tuesdays and Thursdays and away games for Saturdays and Sundays with teams such as Almonesson, Glendora, Barrington and other clubs of similar calibre. Roland Bradford, 1818 South Sixth street.

Danica A. C. wishes to schedule games with second class teams in South Jersey. George Suleta, 1815 Salem street, Camden.

Tenth Ward Republican Club, a first class team, playing home on Wednesdays and away over the weekend, is anxious to arrange games with clubs in South Jersey. The club is fully uniformed. Ray Dolan, Tenth Ward Republican Club, Fifth and Pearl streets.

Mohawk is anxious to book tilts either at home or away with second class uniformed teams in Camden and South Jersey. Perry Stubbs, 416 Hunter street, Gloucester.

Sterling A. C. desires to arrange home and away games with 14-16-year-old clubs in this locality. Albert Flacco, 332 Viola street.

Walt Whitman, of the Camden Minor League, wishes to arrange away games for Saturday and Sunday with first class taems [sic] in South Jersey. Ed Scheflen, Camden 8557.

Haddonfield of the Lower Camden County League desires to arrange an away game Sunday with any first-class club in South Jersey offering a fair guarantee. Hubert Connell, 628 Elm street, Camden. Call C2431-R. after 9 p. m.

‘POYNTERS’ SEEK TILTS

The Pyne Poynt A. A., of the Reesman Twilight League, is anxious to obtain games for Saturdays and Sundays either at home or away. For games call Ed Myers, 1881-W.

SHAMROCKS SIGN ONE

The Shamrock club of the Camden Amateur League added Joseph McDermott to its roster last night, while at the same time turned in the release for George Perks.

City Property Sale Authorized

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City Property Sale Authorized - Camden Courier-Post, July 25, 1941

Public sale of 11 city-owned tax title lien properties and lots by Acting City Counsel John J. Crean, was authorized.

The properties and lots, their locations and minimum prices acceptable are: 325 Mickle street, $50; one lot, Ninth and Everett streets, $50; 3015 Saunders street, $300; 821 South Ninth street, $200; 504-06 North Fifth street, $750; 428 South Second street, $250; one lot, South Collings and Alabama roads, $300; 430 South Second street, $250; 760 Vanhook street, $100; 210-12-14-16 Channing terrace, $150, and one lot, Broadway near Lester terrace, $1000.

Camden News Notes

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Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1907

Police Captain Stanley early yesterday morning raided the house at 139 Chestnut street and arrested Bessie Heisler and Emma Carll, the alleged proprietresses.

William Smith, 23 years old, of 419 Clinton street, fell on the sidewalk at Seventh and Benson streets yesterday as the result of an attack of heart disease. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

Rev. H. G. Fithian, chairman of the American Seaman’s Friend Society, preached at the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday.

Rev. Dr. George B. Wight, Commissioner of the Bureau of Correction, occupied the pulpit at the First M. E. Church yesterday.

The woman who was taken to the Cooper Hospital Saturday night, her mind a blank as the result of a fall, was yesterday found to be Mrs. Hannah Wood, of Fifth and Washington streets.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 3, 1904

Elizabeth Rodd, aged 55 years, of 505 South Fifth street, was found dead in bed yesterday. Coroner Lippincott gave a certificate of death from heart disease.

F. Meredith, of 137 Cooper avenue, Wood Lynne, was admitted to the Cooper Hospital yesterday with a crushed foot, the result of an iron plate falling on it.

Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey, of Camden, yesterday received an answer to his letter of thanks to Mayor John Weaver for the timely assistance of the Philadelphia firemen in the recent blaze at the Victor talking machine plant. Mayor Weaver, in the communication, says Philadelphia was only too glad to assist a sister city in distress.

Scores of persons yesterday attended the funeral of the late William H. Shearman, which took place from his home, 33 Haddon avenue. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Clarence A. Adams, of the Trinity Baptist Church. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

As far as could be learned only ten carpenters went out on strike in Camden yesterday as a result of the recent demand of the union men for an increased wage scale. Otherwise the threatened strike among all the local carpenters did not materialize.

Changes in Fire Department

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Changes in Fire Department - Camden Daily Post-Telegram, July 17, 1901

W. Scott Franklin, who was appointed a fireman last week assumed his duties yesterday. He succeeds Wright Cox, resigned. He is now doing duty with the East Side firemen, while Fireman Augustus Kester has been transferred from the East Side to Fire Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets. Harry Middleton, driver of No. 2 Engine Company, has tendered his resignation. Wright Cox is driving a chemical engine in the Atlantic City Fire Department.

Blair Indicted by Grand Jury for Threat to Blow Up Home

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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.

Harry F. Walton Dies from Wound

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Harry F. Walton Dies from Wound - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1939 Harry F. Walton Dies from Wound - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1939 Harry F. Walton Dies from Wound - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1939 Harry F. Walton Dies from Wound - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1939

Former Freeholder’s Death Pronounced Suicide; Ill Health Blamed

Former Freeholder Harry F. Walton, 52, died in Cooper Hospital last night from a self-inflicted bullet wound in the temple.

Walton shot himself at his home, 520 Bailey street, last Wednesday. Coroner Murray issued a certificate of death by suicide.

“He was melancholy over ill health,” Murray said.

Walton was the first president of the Pyne Poynt Social Club and was its treasurer at the time of his death. He was employed as a bookkeeper in the stock room of the New York Shipbuilding Corporation for nearly 25 years. Two weeks ago he suffered a nervous breakdown. He partially recovered and returned to work, relatives said. But he was again stricken.

Walton was alone in his home when he shot himself. He was unconscious when his sister, Irene M. Walton, found him. He never regained consciousness. Miss Walton found the gun beneath a radiator near his hand.

Walton became president of the social club when it was organized in 1911 at 939 North Fifth street. He served two years and became treasurer. He was custodian of the building and spent all of his leisure time there seeing to it that the younger members had a good time and maintained order.

The Pyne Poynt Athletic Association, of which he was financial secretary for years, met in the same building. His father, the late Franklin M. Walton, was one of the organizers of the athletic association 40 years ago.

Walton was elected in 1925 as Tenth ward freeholder and served three years. He was born in Philadelphia and when he was a boy his parents moved here. His mother, Mrs. Mary G. Walton, died six months ago. A brother, William, of 633 Pearl street, and his sister are the only other survivors.

Services will be held at 11 a. m., Wednesday at the funeral home of Joseph H. Murray and Son, 408 Cooper street. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.

Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company

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Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1905 Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1905 Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1905

EDGAR BOLTON

Who has been chosen foreman of the new fire company in Camden

The new fire house on Federal street above Twelfth, in the heart of the mill, factory, foundry, textile and lumber district of Camden, is rapidly nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy.

Edgar Bolton, of the Second ward, at present a member of the company at Fifth and Arch streets, who has been elected foreman of the new company, was chosen by the Foreign [sic] Commissioners because of his ability and bravery shown at some of Camden’s recent big fires.

One of the institutions of which Camden is proud is its paid fire department, made up of trained fire-fighters, among them Foreman Bolton, who doesn’t know the meaning of the word fear.

Cops Find No Trace of Man Identified as One of Bandits

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Cops Find No Trace of Man Identified as One of Bandits - Camden Courier-Post, January 12, 1938 Cops Find No Trace of Man Identified as One of Bandits - Camden Courier-Post, January 12, 1938

One of Pair Shot During Robbery Struggle in Serious Condition

8 HELD AS WITNESSES

Camden detectives and police of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, are hunting for a suspect in the holdup of a card game at 725 Penn street, early yesterday, in which two men were wounded, one seriously. The identity of the suspect is known and local detectives who visited his haunts yesterday found the man had disappeared.

With him at the time of the hold-up was another bandit, whose identity police do not know. While this search is in progress, Angelo Margolis, 38, of 1110 Langham avenue, is in Cooper Hospital, shot through the arm, and in a serious condition from loss of blood, received in a battle with the robbers.

Ross Pandeladia, 37, owner of a restaurant at 6846 Market street, Philadelphia, slightly wounded during the battle that followed the “stickup,” had his burns treated at the Jefferson Hospital and was held as a material witness in $500 bail for a hearing on the case January 18.

Other card players, all held in the same sureties as material witnesses include George Summers, 46, 2592 Baird avenue, known as a “sportsman;” Samuel Bosco, barber shop proprietor on Broadway, whose home is at 811 South Fifth street, while Samuel Ermlios, cook in a restaurant, at whose home the card party was held, was held in $500 ball [sic] as a material witness and also $1000 bonds on the charge of maintaining a disorderly house.

George Caras, 45, of 581 Mickle street; Michael Dandrea, 47, 1667 Norris street; George Matros and his wife, Annie, living at the Penn street house, also were held as material witnesses.

Truth Stranger Than Fiction

Camden Courier-Post —

Truth Stranger Than Fiction - Camden Courier-Post, October 16, 1931

COME IN FOR PROOF OF EVERY STATEMENT MADE IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT

One stick of lumber builds two Japanese houses. Carrier Pigeons habitually fly only in the daytime. Plants can be heard to grow.

The Truth Is:

Whether the emergency occurs day or night, we are at your service. When we write your fire insurance, prompt adjustments of claims is part of the understanding.

“IT IS BETTER TO HAVE INSURANCE AND NOT NEED IT THAN NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT”

Smith-Austermuhl Co. INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE — MORTGAGES — INVESTMENTS FIFTH & MARKET STS. CAMDEN, N.J.

Bonding Employes Creates Efficiency

Camden Courier-Post —

Bonding Employes Creates Efficiency - Camden Courier-Post, June 19, 1933

“Better to have Insurance and not need it than to need it and not have it”

It helps to secure a more honorable person and protects the company against financial loss when temptation enters. Every major employee should be bonded.

Smith-Austermuhl Co. N.W. COR. MARKET & FIFTH STS. BELL 3210

Camden Protected During Big Blaze

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Camden Protected During Big Blaze - Camden Courier-Post, July 11, 1933 Camden Protected During Big Blaze - Camden Courier-Post, July 11, 1933

3 Firemen Off Duty Commandeer Truck and Wait for Any Emergency

With all available fire-fighting apparatus at the Kaighn’s Point conflagration, three members of the city fire department who were off duty nevertheless provided Camden with its only protection against other fires by breaking into an abandoned firehouse and manning a fire truck.

Captain Clarence Madden and Firemen John Mulligan and George Garner, attached to the fire house at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets, heard the third alarm and knowing that all the city’s companies were summoned to the fire, decided to go on duty to be ready for any other emergency.

They hurried to the fire house. The No. 5 truck has been out of commission for some time and they were unable to move it.

Jumping into Madden’s own car, they went to the Fourth and Vine streets house which has been discontinued. A truck was inside.

But they found all doors locked. Forcing a rear window they entered and broke the padlock on the front door and drove the truck to headquarters at Fifth and Arch streets, where they reported and remained on call until the return of the other companies.

They were commended by Chief John H. Lennox for their resourcefulness.

Police Raid Crap Game, Participants Fined $50

Camden Courier-Post —

Police Raid Crap Game, Participants Fined $50 - Camden Courier-Post, February 25, 1928

The last jackpot of the game amounted to only thirty-five cents, but Howard Thomas, 34 years old, of 509 North Fifth street, was fined $50 today by Police Judge Bertman for gambling.

Thomas and half a dozen men were arrested early today by Policeman Charles Johnson following a raid. The officer testified that the men, most of them taxi drivers,” were shooting crap near the Pennsylvania ferries.

Thomas said that they were not gambling, only having a quiet time by themselves.

Fireman Overcome in Blazing Cellar

Camden Daily Courier —

Fireman Overcome in Blazing Cellar - Camden Daily Courier, February 7, 1912

Rendered Unconscious By Smoke Joseph Logue is Bravely Rescued

POLICEMAN AND LADDIE AS HEROES

Bravery on the part of Policeman Harry Bakley and Fireman Harry Anderson perhaps saved the life of Fireman Joseph Logue, of the No. 4 house, when he was overcome with smoke in the cellar at the home of John Holloway, 219 Grant street, last night. Logue after being pulled from out of the cellar was revived and was able to resume his duties.

The alarm came in about 7.45 last night and the companies from the Fourth and Vine streets house and Fifth and Arch streets responded. On arriving at the house smoke was pouring from the cellar windows in volumes. Handicapped by the windows being bolted the firemen fought the fire from the inside of the house. As they opened the cellar door the smoke almost overpowered them.

Unable to get at the blaze, Logue descended the steps with an extinguisher and attempted to fight the fire. After waiting for several minutes his companions become [sic] alarmed and quickly made their way down the steps to find Logue. While groping in the blinding and choking smoke, Bakley tripped over what he thought an object on the floor. Reaching down he discovered it was the unconscious form of the fireman. Calling to Anderson, they carried the prostrated man up the steps.

His clothing was unbuttoned and Logue was laid on a blanket in the rear yard of the house, while his companions worked earnestly to get the smoke from his lungs. After several minutes’ work he recovered consciousness and refused to be taken to the hospital.

The fire although of slight nature, caused much excitement in the neighborhood and did damage of only a few dollars. The fire is thought to have been started by a child going into the cellar with a lighted candle and tripping, fell, the lighted candle igniting scattered paper lying on the floor.

Died

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Died - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 19, 1890

ANDREWS.—On the 15th instant, Edward S. Andrews, aged 57 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also Camden Council, No. 7, O. U. A. M.; Kearney Conclave, No. 1, H. of S. W. M.; Star of Bethlehem Lodge, No. 12, A. P. A.; Enterprise Lodge, No. 3, I. O. M., and the above Orders in general are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Sunday) afternoon, at 1 o’clock, from his late residence, No. 109 South Fifth street, Camden, N. J. To proceed to Evergreen Cemetery.

O’Connor’s Slayer May Be Trapped by Delirium of Victim

Camden Morning Post —

O’Connor’s Slayer May Be Trapped by Delirium of Victim - Camden Morning Post, November 27, 1930 O’Connor’s Slayer May Be Trapped by Delirium of Victim - Camden Morning Post, November 27, 1930 O’Connor’s Slayer May Be Trapped by Delirium of Victim - Camden Morning Post, November 27, 1930

Dead Man Reported to Have Dropped Hint in Muttering Before End Came

ARREST EXPECTED SOON

Joseph O’Connor’s loyalty to the code of gangland may have been in vain.

For police were more certain than ever last night that they would capture the murderer before many hours have passed.

Detective Sylvester McGrath informed newspaper men he was carrying a photo around with him of the man police believe “did the trick.”

He would not reveal the identity of the man whose photograph he has but did say he expected to arrest him shortly.

Both county and city police have been feverishly active in the O’Connor case since the death of the South Camden “man about town” on Tuesday.

O’Connor died at 4.45 p. m., in the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital after having been shot down by unknown assailants in the early morning of November 13. He was on his way home when shot down at Fifth and Walnut streets.

For nearly two weeks the wounded man lay on a cot in the hospital without uttering one word that would give police a clue to his attackers. But he was delirious for 24 hours before his death and police would not diclose [sic] whether or not he had unwittingly dropped a clue as to the name of his slayer.

Whether the photograph that McGrath has is that of a prominent South Camden racketeer could not be learned.

A persistent rumor around the city links a recent inmate of the county jail in the slaying. The man is alleged to have been connected with the attempted jail breaks of Stephen McKiernan.

Police know the man’s name, but would not divulge it, and an order for his arrest has probably been issued to all policemen in the city and county.

Fire Veteran Dies in Harness

Camden Morning Post —

Fire Veteran Dies in Harness - Camden Morning Post, January 31, 1927

Capt. P. Scott Franklin, Officer of No. 1 Company, Victim of Stroke

J. Scott Franklin, junior captain at No. 1 fire house, Fifth and Arch streets, died at his home, Eleventh and Carpenter streets, yesterday. He was 62, and had been attached to the station for more than 22 years.

He died suddenly of a stroke. He had been injured in an accident several months ago, and while continuing at his duties, had been complaining of illness.

His wife has been seriously ill for the past week. According to his mates at the fire house he had been greatly worried over her condition. She had not yet been told of his death late last night, as it was feared that the shock would be too great for her.

He was one of the veterans of the fire department and had won his way up to captain from the ranks. He figured in the fighting of several large fires.

Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All

Camden Courier-Post —

Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928

By BEN COURTER

Nearly two score years ago an earnest young man called together a handful of employees in a small store at Fifth and Pine streets.

“Boys, see that door?” he said to them.

“Well, if by any chance I should be called upon to resort to unscrupulous methods in the conduct of this business that door will be closed and this enterprise will end. Square dealing is to be the principle on which we will do business, square dealing to everybody.”

That young man was William Leonard Hurley, then but 27 years old and virile, visioning a great business which he purposed to develop. It was the pronouncement of what then was nothing less than an ideal, for it was in a period when there was a tendency to take advantage of the unsuspecting to sell inferior goods at exorbitant prices. Many operated under what was known in the trade as the “borax system,” which resulted in the public looking askance at installment buying for the home.

Based on that determination to cultivate public confidence in his own business, Hurley built slowly but securely, his small enterprise into “the big trustful store,” with branches in half a dozen cities.

It was a determination that made him a kindred spirit, in later years, with Theodore Roosevelt whose guest the Rough Rider was to become in the midst of a political campaign that stirred the country from coast to coast. It was the straight-forward characteristic that likewise prompted his subsequent activities in the interest of Camden, that was to be a factor in throwing off the provincial spirit and entering the civic stride so pronounced in the advent of the Camden bridge and the extension of Broadway. In both these he was a strenuous advocate of civic expansion, scientifically planned.

Hurley Not Born With a ‘Silver Spoon’

When Hurley was born in Chester county, Pa., 65 years ago, it was not with a “silver spoon in his mouth.” His father, William Hurley, was a railroad man, an honest, hard-working father, who, in times which were hard enough for the bread-winner, struggled to keep his family in the necessities of life.

The son, William, obtained the rudiments of education under great difficulties, for schools were scarce and far between in the sparse settlement where his boyhood was spent. It was a school of hard knocks, an environment that evidenced the difficult problem the poorer class had in obtaining the bare necessities of life. It was the experience of those early years that William L. Hurley never forgot, for afterward, when success had come, he never was deaf to an appeal from those “pulling hard against the stream.”

At the age of 12 he obtained his first job on a farm in his native Chester county. Farming in those days was hard, strenuous work, seemingly never ending labor to the boy, even then strong and possessing much of the splendid physique of later years.

“I worked from four in the morning until after dark,” Hurley once said, in a reminiscent way. “The farmer usually woke me in the morning by pounding his cane on the floor.

“My duties? Well, they included milking ten cows, feeding chickens and pigs, cleaning the horses, husking corn and doing odd chores. The farmer paid me $4 a month and board.

“In those days boys worked just as hard as grown folks. It was no cinch and when darkness came I couldn’t run fast enough to the farmhouse and to bed. I was dead tired and the bed brought supreme happiness to me. Sleeping was about the only fun I had.”

So the years went on with the hard work on the farm. The future held no great promise. The railroad was more alluring. Since his father was a railroader, young Hurley decided to try that field.

Railroading in 80’s No ‘Automatic’ Job

Back in the 80’s railroading was a far different proposition than it is now. There was none of the automatic brakes and couplings and numberless other inventions that have made it comparatively a safe job today. The old-fashioned coupling pin, for instance, was the abomination of the brakeman. What it did to Hurley he carried to his dying day in the loss of the end of one of his middle fingers.

Not only did he act as brakeman but also as fireman. As he stoked the pulsing engine he dreamed of the day when he might take the throttle. It seemed a wonderful career then, but fate had other things in store for him. He sensed it when he concluded to better his wage of $1.[?]0 a day and get “something on the side.” That was by selling sewing machines at night, often after he had worked hard on drilling freights or stoking the engine through the day.

But this selling of sewing machines impressed young Hurley that perhaps after all there was something else in life other than guiding a great locomotive over the rails. At any rate he concluded to try it out and this in 1888, the year of the “great Blizzard” in this section, he obtained a job with Edward Gately & Co. in Philadelphia as canvasser. It was not long before he had two assistants who acted as collectors, one of whom, Harry F. Jones, was to become his partner in the Atlantic City store many years later.

Gately was a wealthy man who had made his money mostly in the installment business, one who ever had an eye open for the promising young men in his organization. It was his custom to give them a chance and take them into partnership, opening stores in various cities. Young Hurley was one of these promising young men. In 1890 the business of Gately & Hurley was started. To be exact it was on February 1 of that year that a small store was opened, the corner store under old Wildey Hall at Fifth and Pine streets. It was there that he was inspired to tell his then small force of his square dealing policy.

Worked Long Hours to Make Store Success

Young Hurley worked like a Trojan. None in the ranks put in longer hours than he, sometimes 18 or 20 before he was willing to call it a day.

Not only did he direct his force in garnering business, but he went out on the street, often with rugs across his shoulders, to obtain patronage. Many recall the stalwart, earnest young man and his breezy manner which seldom failed to bring result.

Nor was Hurley, in the flush of subsequent success, averse to recalling those strenuous days, usually with a chuckle and remembrance of old timers who had stood staunch and strong with his organization through the intervening years.

Four years later the business had grown to such proportions that he concluded another location was needed. That was after all the stores under Wildey Hall had been occupied. In 1894 the Gately & Hurley store was opened at Broadway and Pine streets. It was then 33 by 90 feet.

When Hurley impressed Gately with the necessity for expanding and having a real store he prepared plans for a four-story structure. Camden then was filled with the “can’t be dones.” Toone & Hollinshed at Broadway and Kaighn avenue was the biggest place on that thoroughfare. Mrs. Varney’s place was on Kaighn avenue, the store of E. V. Story at Sycamore street, Hughes Brothers at Walnut street, Fuhrman Brothers at Chestnut and a few notion places here and there. But the Hurley enterprise seemed so outlandish that one day as George Leathwhite, then Camden’s leading plumber, was looking over the building operation a prominent business man of the period asked.

“Who is the damn fool building this place?”

Nor was he mollified in the least when informed it was “Bill” Hurley. It was regarded altogether a foolhardy undertaking, one that would spell certain disaster. It was pointed out there was nothing just like it on Broadway and that there was nothing to warrant such an outlay.

As a matter of fact that pessimistic note eventually reached Gately. He had some misgivings and Hurley’s four-story building was kept down to three. Just two months after the store had been finished it was necessary to find warehousing room by renting the old bakery of William Kairer at Line and West street. Incidentally, it may be of interest to recall it was Kairer the baker, who had been shot and killed by a burglar in 1893. Theodore Lambert was hanged in the old county jail for that murder.

In 1900 Hurley bought the Gately interests, giving him exclusive ownership, and the business continued to grow making more additions necessary. The old Field properties, two and a half story bricks, were bought, torn down and the store extended.

In 1903 a store was established at Wilkes-Barre with Daniel Loughran as Hurley’s partner. Three years later Henry J. Tobin was made his partner in another store at Trenton. Then in 1912 John J. Powell was commissioned to open the Hurley-Powell store at Wilmington. Harry F. Jones, Hurley’s collector in the very early days opened the Hurley-Jones store at Atlantic City in 1915. Five years later another Hurley store started business at Bridgeton. And in 1923 the home store was remodeled and in the meantime, old Turner Hall, where many a gay night was had by the old timers in masked balls and other festivities, was converted into a warehouse with other structures doing like service. Hurley has long since been recognized as one of South Jersey’s merchant princes.

Roosevelt Given Support in Bull Moose Campaign

Although he never consented to leave the helm of his great business enterprises, save later in life when he spent part of the winters at Hilton Head or occasionally went abroad, Mr. Hurley found time to take an active interest in the affairs of Camden. He did not seek political preferment but for more than 30 years he sought the best that might come with [blacked out]n progressive government. He ever desired to see Camden forge ahead in business in a civic way. Frequently he chafed over a tendency on the part of the political powers to let things drift along. He had no particular objection to the Republican organization as it was constituted under the late Senator David Baird, but he did believe with all possible sincerity that if the progressive spirit could be injected into it much would be accomplished, things that were left to very, very slow evolution.

It was therefore quite in keeping with that tendency that he aligned himself with the late Cooper B. Hatch in the late 90’s when the Committee of 100 was born with the Courier then under S. Conrad Ott as city editor being a potent factor in the victory. It was then that Hurley gave financial and moral aid to the movement with Hatch as the leader and with Lewis H. Moorman, [blacked out], C. Kramer and others many of whom have long since gone fostering the cause. [blacked out] its purpose perhaps although within a few years it had passed with the usual disintegration of independent movements.

When Colonel Roosevelt formed the Bull Moose party and became the Presidential candidate in 1912 with William H. Taft and Woodrow Wilson in the field, Mr. Hurley was an earnest active advocate of the Rough Rider. In fact he was one of the delegates to the Bull Moose convention that nominated Roosevelt.

In the midst of that truly hectic campaign when Wilson, Taft and Roosevelt visited Camden, Wilson’s meeting was enthusiastic enough to please any Democrat. Taft’s was a frost and hardly more than a fringe, mostly office holders greeted him, but Roosevelt’s was what the Colonel himself called a “rip snorter.”

Teddy Was Guest at Home of Hurley During Visit Here

Hurley was his host on that occasion, a hot summer night, itself suggestive of the extremely hot campaign. These meetings were held at the Third Regiment armory, no other building then being available. One may yet recall very vividly the entrance of the Colonel, Mr. Hurley and the Camden Bull Moose leaders. The great drill hall was literally jammed, with yelling enthusiasts even hanging from the top girders. Just as he arrived a terrific thunder storm broke loose, the reverberation, the vivid flashes lost in the roar of the crowd.

“Where’s your hat, Teddy?” someone yelled.

And the Colonel tossed his old black slouch hat in the ring while Hurley led the cheer that followed, a cheer that seemingly tested the strength of the expansive roof. Roosevelt had been a guest at the Hurley home at West Collingswood where the leaders, the rank and file of the Bull Moosers met him. It was one gala night and Mr. Hurley was in the zenith of his glory.

None was more disappointed when Colonel Roosevelt failed at the November election, for Mr. Hurley felt that the country needed the hero of San Juan Hill particularly at that time. He sincerely mourned the Colonel’s passing, but to the very last cherished his memory, regarding him as the Great American.

Backed Non-Partisan Move, Aided Opening of Broadway

As has been indicated, Mr. Hurley had no particular feeling against the Republican organization, but he was certain that Camden was on the threshold of big things and that there should be an awakening. There appeared to be no intention of getting out of the rut so far as the political powers were concerned and with the assurance of the bridge he regarded it necessary to be alive to the opportunities certain to come. There had been talk of certain outlets from the bridge which did not meet the situation in his judgment. For one thing, he was impressed with the extension of Broadway.

For more years than one might recall, Broadway had been Camden’s principal street. Many regarded it as the city’s most important business thoroughfare. Mr. Hurley early realized that to extend it to where the bridge plaza would eventually be located was a real civic essential, but the city administration did not consider the financial outlay that would be involved justified in the extension.

That was one of the factors that resulted in the Non-Partisan movement of 1922, of Mr. Hurley’s advocacy of its cause, of his financial and moral support. He was one of the leaders in the civic revolution that first brought the victory for commission form of government and later that ushered the Non-Partisan candidates into office.

It was the realization of a cherished dream when the new administration bought property that assured Broadway’s extension to the bridge plaza. It justified his prediction that it would be like giving a new blood stream to the city, for the Walt Whitman Hotel, the Wilson Building and others rapidly rising about Broadway and Cooper streets prove it beyond all doubt.

Camden Bridge Proposition Given Approval by Hurley

Mr. Hurley not only gave his every influence toward the Camden bridge proposition in the days when it was regarded more or less a joke, but he worked assiduously to crystalize [sic] sentiment so that the century-old dream would be a dream no longer. New Jersey did its part when Walter Edge was governor, but there was plenty of backing and filling on the part of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. There were many discouraging epochs, even after a joint commission had been created, but Mr. Hurley was among those who refused to give up hope. What was subsequently accomplished was due mainly to men of his faith, of his courage, of his energy.

After its completion the necessity for a second span was impressed upon him. Shortly after the Camden bridge was opened to the public he advocated another from Market street, Gloucester to Pattison avenue, Philadelphia. Since other sites have been suggested. A joint commission has been named to make preliminary surveys but has been at loggerheads over a proposal to build a span from Red Bank to League Island. Mr. Hurley regarded his suggestion as far more feasible and he supported it by arguments that were hard to answer.

Throughout his career Mr. Hurley had been an earnest advocate of co-operation among business interests of the city. For many years there was the Board of Trade rather an innocuous organization, usually attended by half a dozen men and voiceless so far as influence went. He concluded a rejuvenation was necessary, consented to act as president and speeded it up with the late Louis T. Derousse as secretary. Later Charles M. Curry held that position and until the present Chamber of Commerce was formed under a campaign directed by the American City Bureau. Mr. Hurley or his subordinates had given it every possible aid to make it a factor in the community.

Assessment Commissioner Was Only Political Post

Aside from his principal business, Mr. Hurley was associated for many years with the late William J. Lorigan in building homes. Their first extensive operation was the construction of two rows of dwellings in Princeton avenue. Others were constructed in various parts of Camden and the development of the district about Twenty-seventh and Federal streets was largely due to the firm. After the elder Lorigan’s death he was succeeded by his son, William H. Lorigan, who has been associated with Mr. Hurley.

While he sought no political honors, Mr. Hurley did once accept for a few years a position. It was during the Committee of 100 regime when he became a commissioner of assessment. He [?] served for many years as a delegate to the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention. He took a keen interest in that organization and in the work of actually having an inland waterway along the eastern seaboard. It is slowly developing with the possibility of becoming an actuality a few years hence, mainly through the effort of men of Mr. Hurley’s caliber.

When he came to Camden Mr. Hurley first resided on Stevens street, then at [?] Pine and from 1894 to 19[?]9 at 7[?]8 Broadway. In the latter year he bought the estate on White Horse pike at West Collingswood that had been used as a sanitarium. The building was virtually reconstructed, the grounds were laid out in beautiful shrubbery and there were already fine nut trees which made it a show place. He called it Dungarvan, after the county in Ireland where his father was born.

It was there at his palatial home, with the beautiful surroundings that Mr. Hurley delighted in acting the role of host, of gathering about him old friends and harking back to the times that were.

Unspoiled Good Will Befriended All in Need

Old friends cherish the memory of one outstanding characteristic of “Bill” Hurley. Increasing fortune never “spoiled” him. He remained democratic until the end, and those who had known him through the years called him “Bill” just as they had done in the days when he was forging ahead in spite of the “can’t-be-dones.”

Nor did he ever forget an old customer. It might be an old, old woman upon whom fortune had consistently refused to shine but who made her little purchases at his store. None was too lowly for him to give his personal attention under such circumstances. There was ever a real grip of the hand that spoke sincerity.

It was quite natural that he enjoyed hunting and fishing. For many years his summer home was at Sea Isle City, where his family went through the vacation period each year. There he never failed to go out to sea or to try his luck off the pier, usually with an old friend. Catching the piscatorial beauties, particularly a channel bass or a drum, was regarded with almost the same satisfaction as putting over a big business deal.

Over a dozen years ago he bought the island at Hilton Head, off the coast of South Carolina and 30 miles from Savannah. While he enjoyed all the comforts of civilization, the surroundings were kept in their primitive simplicity. Nothing delighted him more than taking an old friend along to the island estate and showing the guest the time of his life.

Men like Hurley do much that is unheralded to alleviate the suffering of the world. Creed or color meant nothing to him if aid were needed. What he gave in that respect no one knows. Those long associated with him declare it was sufficient to make happy a small army in adversity.

Aided Worthy Causes Regardless of Creeds

Charitable organizations, religious or otherwise, enjoyed his bounty. No one was aware of such aid unless it happened to be in a “campaign” to raise a specified sum. It was Hurley very often who started things going by way of a liberal contribution. It mattered not whether the cause was for Protestant, Catholic or Jew—just so it was worth while. When the vicious pogroms were sweeping Russia he was one of the most generous contributors to the Camden funds for the sufferers. In the flu epidemic of 1918 he was among the leaders who aided the stricken, who gave many a family a lift over rough places.

During the war he was active in every Liberty Loan drive, in every movement that aided ultimate victory. He was chairman of the Knights of Columbus drive, he was a potent factor in the United War Workers’ campaign, in the Red Cross and kindred movements. He took great interest in the boys who “went over there” for his own son, Jerome, was in the service.

Surely in glancing over Camden’s history in the past two-score years not an instance conducive to the city’s development may be cited without finding William L. Hurley’s name connected with it some way, some how. He was so much a part of its warp and woof that the civic fabric bears indelibly the impress of his personality.

South Camden Garage

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

South Camden Garage - St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Golden Jubilee Year Book, 1943

The Only One-Stop Service

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Cor. 5th and Royden Sts.

Camden 4814

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Phone 927J

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The Origin of St. Joseph’s Parish—Continued

it. As we look back over a half a century, we see the parish to have grown from a handful of families to the great size of more than 2,600, or more than 10,000 souls. Seven hundred and five children attend our school, which is staffed by 18 Sisters of Saint Francis. The $15,000.00 plant at 25th and Howell Streets in 1893 has yielded to the spacious grounds and buildings at 29th and Westfield, worth more than $350,000.00. Through the consistent generosity of his parishioners the present pastor has been enabled to reduce the original debt by almost $200,000.00. It will not be long, let us hope, before the entire indebtedness is completely paid and further steps taken to care for the spiritual needs of our people in this rapidly growing section, fulfilling in ever more perfect ways the command of our Divine Master: “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.”

Soli Deo Gloria

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Camden Daily Courier —

Important! - Camden Daily Courier, April 17, 1922

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Camden Political Jots

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Political Jots - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 4, 1898

The Hebrew Republican Club held a ratification meeting at Fifth and Chestnut streets last night.

The Republican City Executive Committee met yesterday afternoon and completed arrangements for the election.

The Seventh ward Republicans held a public meeting last night in the A. M. E. Church, at Eighth and Sycamore streets.

The Committee of One Hundred held mass meetings last night at Maennerchor Hall, in the Ninth ward; Kayser’s Hall, in the First ward, and Newton Hall, in the Sixth ward.

Special Notice

Camden Post-Telegram —

Special Notice - Camden Post-Telegram, August 8, 1918

A special meeting of the certificate holders of the Turnhalle Baufond Gesellschaft, of Camden, N. J., will be held at Turner Hall, 516 Pine street, Camden, N. J., on Thursday, August 15th, 1918, at 8.30 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of authorizing the sale of the property known as Turner Hall, located at 516 to 522 Pine street, Camden, N. J.

ANTHONY J. OBERST, Secretary,

809 South Fifth St., Camden, N. J.

The Late Ex-Mayor Trueax

Philadelphia Inquirer —

The Late Ex-Mayor Trueax - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 25, 1876

Brought to Camden.—Yesterday Daniel McGlinsey was brought to the Camden jail and locked up, having been committed by Mayor Gauntt, of Gloucester City, on a charge of beating his wife.

The Late Ex-Mayor Trueax.—Yesterday afternoon Hon. Clayton Trueax, ex-mayor of the city of Camden, was buried from his late residence, Fifth and Taylor avenue, the funeral cortege proceeding to the Camden Cemetery. Deceased was a well-known and highly-esteemed citizen, and his funeral was attended by a large concourse of people, including the mayor and heads of departments.

Another Prominent Citizen Dead.—On Saturday Dr. Joseph T. Rowand died at his residence in Camden, aged 70 years. Deceased was widely known in years past as a skillful and eminent physician, the inventor and patentee of “Rowand’s Tonic Mixture,” so popular in the treatment of fever and ague. The doctor was highly esteemed, and will be buried this afternoon in Evergreen Cemetery.

2 Runaway Horses Imperil Children

Camden Courier-Post —

2 Runaway Horses Imperil Children - Camden Courier-Post, May 17, 1934 2 Runaway Horses Imperil Children - Camden Courier-Post, May 17, 1934

Gallopers Stage Impromptu Race in South Camden Traffic

Scores of children on their way to school were endangered yesterday when two horses hitched to a bakery wagon ran away in South Camden streets, ignoring red traffic lights and shouts of pedestrians and motorists.

A horse hitched to a wagon of the Seven Brothers Bakery, 322 Pine street, broke loose from its wagon at Third and Berkley streets when it was frightened by a truck, according to Joseph Cirelli, Second and Washington streets, the wagon driver. The animal raced east in Berkley street to West street, where it collided with an automobile. Despite numerous cuts and bruises, the horse continued its dash eastward.

At the headquarters of Freihofer Bakery Company, Fifth and Berkley streets, where several bakery wagons were being loaded, the runaway animal frightened the horses of the company, and one bolted.

Both horses crossed Broadway, demoralizing traffic and sending scores of children running in all directions to escape the menace of flying hoofs and a careening wagon.

At the railroad tracks, the bakery wagon and one horse was [sic] captured.

The other horse turned north in Sixth street, pursued by Motorcycle Policeman William Thorn.

Thorn overtook the horse and brought it to a stop at Sixth and Stevens streets, opposite Cooper Hospital. The animal was taken to the city stables at Federal street and Admiral Wilson boulevard, where it was later claimed by the driver.

Miss Anna Oberst Bride of Dr. Homan

Camden Post-Telegram —

Miss Anna Oberst Bride of Dr. Homan - Camden Post-Telegram, October 23, 1916

Miss Miss [sic] Anna Oberst, daughter of Mr. Anthony Oberst, the well known real estate man, of 309 South Fifth street, was married to Dr. George D. Homan, of this city, at the Corpus Christi Church, Forty-ninth street and Grand Boulevard, Chicago, at 2 o’clock last Saturday afternoon, the 21st inst., the rector, Father Thomas F. O’Gara, officiating.

The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of rose silk and Georgette crepe, wearing a black picture hat and carried white roses. She was attended by Miss Ellen Begler, of Wilmington, Ill. The best man was Mr. James Grogan, of Chicago.

The bride is a skilled shorthand writer and holds a medal for proficiency in that line, as also a certificate from Isaac Pitman, New York, as teacher of stenography, and was one of the faculty of the Camden Commercial College for several years. Previous to her marriage she held a secretarial position with the Camden Fire Insurance Association.

Dr. Homan is a graduate of the Camden High School and also was graduated from the Veterinary Department of the University of Pennsylvania, 1915. He entered the Government service as a Federal Veterinary Inspector with the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, and is now located at the stock yards in Chicago.

Dr. and Mrs. Homan left on an extended wedding trip and will be at home to any of their friends who chance to be in Chicago after November 1, at 4815 Calumet avenue.

Cases Treated at Cooper Hospital

Camden Post-Telegram —

Cases Treated at Cooper Hospital - Camden Post-Telegram, April 1, 1913

“Joe” Stein, aged 9 years, of 724 Central avenue, went out to play with his boy friends yesterday afternoon and at one exuberant moment there was an impromptu wrestling match. “Joe” was thrown and a companion stepped on his left arm. It pained him so much that he was taken to the Cooper Hospital. There the bone was found to be broken.

Other cases treated at the hospital follow:

Thomas Berry, aged 23 years, of 227 Washington street, contusion of left little finger nail.

Frank Jones, aged 21 years, of 924 Mechanic street, laceration of scalp.

Harry Ryan, aged 26 years, of 317 North Fifth street, laceration of left side of nose.

Samuel Chester, aged 29 years, of 1154 Lawrence street, laceration of ring and little fingers of right hand.

John Donaghue, aged 13 years, of 1810 North 27th street, lacerations of index and middle fingers of left hand.

Special Sale

Camden Post-Telegram —

Special Sale - Camden Post-Telegram, August 21, 1918

Contents of Turner Hall, Pine street, Camden, for sale, cheap, consisting of 2 pool tables, recently recovered; 2 pianos, lot of chairs, tables, bar fixtures, lot of lumber and numerous other articles. Apply at once to Anthony J. Oberst, 809 S. Fifth street, Camden, N. J. (27)

Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Death Notice - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 11, 1914

STOCKTON.—April 11, 1914, FRANK, beloved son of John and Ruth A. Stockton, aged 32. Relatives and friends, also members Court Prosperity, No. 95, F. of A.; State Firemen’s National Benevolent Association, No. 5, of Camden, are invited to attend funeral, on Thursday, at 2 P. M., from his parents’ residence, 538 S. 5th st., Camden. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may view remains on Wednesday, evening, 7 to 9.

United Hebrew Republican Club Smoker

Philadelphia Inquirer —

United Hebrew Republican Club Smoker - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8, 1897

A “smoker” was given by the United Hebrew Republican Club last evening at their headquarters, Fifth and Chestnut streets.

Synagogue for Camden Hebrews

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Synagogue for Camden Hebrews - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1903

Camden Hebrews will shortly erect a synagogue at Fifth and Spruce streets. It is also contemplated to establish a Jewish school. The new church will be known as the Adath Israel Synagogue and will cost $10,000. The church officers are: Abe Fuhrman, president; J. G. Blank, vice president; E. J. Weinstein, recording secretary; William Fox, financial secretary, and Harry Pinsky, treasurer.

New Synagogue in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

New Synagogue in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 3, 1903

Camden Hebrews are completing negotiations for the purchase of ground at Fifth and Spruce streets with the object of erecting a synagogue.

Camden Hebrews’ New Synagogue

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Hebrews’ New Synagogue - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2, 1904

The Board of Trustees of the Congregation of the Adath Israel has decided to erect a $25,000 synagogue at the southeast corner Fifth and Spruce streets, Camden.

Safa Torah Dedicated

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Safa Torah Dedicated - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 16, 1916

Camden Jews Feast After Sunday’s Exercises

Camden Jews yesterday participated in the exercises incident to the dedication of the Safa Torah, or the sacred books, which was held by the Ahav Zedak Congregation at the synagogue, Fifth and Arch streets. It was under the direction of the Ahav Zedak Auxiliary. Among those who made addresses was Samuel Mazok, of Philadelphia

After the dedicatory exercises a feast took place in the Succoth, or booth, erected in the rear of the synagogue for the Feast of Tabernacles. At night the congregation and friends were the guests of the Ahav Zedak Auxiliary at Post 5, G. A. R. Hall. The committee in charge included William Sterling, Harry Lutz, William Rothman, Israel C. Kress, Jacob Dash, Morris Kress. The officers of the congregation are: President, Samuel Matter; vice president, Jacob Tarter; secretary, Lewis Levin; treasurer, Max Greenberg.

The Torah, which contains the laws of God, is made of parchment, is about thirty feet long and is written in Hebrew. It is the work of pious Jews. The congregation now has three of the Torahs.

Arrest of Two Caused by Barrel of Chickens

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Arrest of Two Caused by Barrel of Chickens - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 5, 1914

Charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses, Harry Bowen, aged 39 years, of 3637 Osage street, Philadelphia, and William Peters, of Fifth and Berkley streets, Camden, were each held under $1000 bail by Recorder Stackhouse, in Camden yesterday.

After shipping a barrel of chickens to Bowen at 17[?]2 Callowhill street, J. C. Elwell, a Salem farmer, became suspicious and sought the aid of the Camden police. Detective Brothers arrested the two men at the Camden terminal, where he alleges they were endeavoring to get possession of the chickens. The police say the property at the Callowhill street address is vacant.

Hold Boys for Rifling Mail

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Hold Boys for Rifling Mail - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 21, 1915

Arrested as they were leaving school, William Shafer, aged 12, of 533 South Fifth street, and George Hickman, aged 12, of 462 Royden street, admitted to Detective Brothers, the latter says, that it was they who had rifled the mail box at Broadway and Pine street, Camden, Monday night, when two packages containing jewelry amounting to $102 were stolen. The boys were committed to jail by Recorder Stackhouse pending a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Joline. The packages were mailed by Lewis Nelson, a jeweler.

J. Willard Morgan Seriously Ill

Philadelphia Inquirer —

J. Willard Morgan Seriously Ill - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 23, 1912

Suffering a general breakdown last Saturday, former State Comptroller, J. Willard Morgan was last night reported to be in a serious condition at his home, Fifth and Linden streets, Camden.

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