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8th Street, Camden, N.J.

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8th Street

Eighth Street over the years has expanded far beyond its original length, now running south to north, with a few major interruptions, from Morgan Boulevard to Pyne Point in North Camden.

In the early 1940s, during World War II the Chelton Terrace public housing project was built, with homes in the 2100 block of South Eighth, between Chelton Avenue and the railroad tracks that run east from Broadway along Bulson Street. These homes were owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Camden and were razed, then rebuilt in the 2000s.

Homes and businesses along Eighth Street between Van Hook Street and Ferry Avenue were razed in the early 1950s to make way for the Roosevelt Manor public housing project, also owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Camden. Roosevelt Manor is slated for demolition in late 2004 and 2005, and new construction took place, which was mostly completed by the spring of 2010.

—Phil Cohen

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Sanborn Map — 8th Street & Day Street Area

Sanborn fire insurance map showing the intersections of Federal Street, Day Street, Market Street, 8th Street, and 10th Street.

8th & Pearl Streets Postcard, Circa 1908

Looking south on 8th Street from Pearl Street, circa 1908.

North 8th Street

The following sections cover North 8th Street from the unit block (near Federal Street) north to the 1000 block near Erie Street.

100 Block of North 8th Street

100 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1870s–1960s.

124 North 8th Street

124 North 8th Street — 100 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1902–1917 & 1941–1949 A. Lincoln James & Family (Camden Police Department)
—A. Lincoln & Carrie James
—Lizzie James
—Anna May James
—Charles H. James
1934Edward Nixon & Family
1934Edward & Leona Nixon

122 North 8th Street

122 North 8th Street — 100 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898–1901 A. Lincoln James & Family (Camden Police Department)
1898–1901A. Lincoln & Carrie James
1898–1901Lizzie JAmes
1898–1901Anna May James
1898–1901Charles H. James

113 North 8th Street

113 North 8th Street — 100 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1880sDaniel Johntra & Family
1870s–1880s Jesse Johntra
1870s–1880s Anna Johntra
1932–1933William Albertson

109 North 8th Street

109 North 8th Street — 100 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1871–1900s Edward T. James & Family, cooper & fire department
1871–1900sEdward T. & Caroline James
1871–1900sGeorge James
1871–1900sWesley James
1871–1900sMary James
1871–1900s A. Lincoln James
1871–1900sForest James
1910 George Horner
1910Laura Horner Carter

107 North 8th Street

107 North 8th Street — 100 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1964Job R. Cramer & Family (ship carpenter)
1878–1964Job R. & Leah Ann Branson Cramer
1878–1964Frank W. Cramer
1878–1964Winfield Scott Cramer
1878–1964Lillian C. Cramer
1878–1964Lucy Hortense Cramer
1878–1964Rachel M. "Rae" Cramer
1878–1964Alice B. Cramer
1878–1964Randolph Cramer
1878–1964Philadelphia Inquirer

Drink-Sellers Arraigned

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Drink-Sellers Arraigned - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1895

Efforts to Stop Violations of the Sunday Law in Camden.

The Camden police are keeping up their efforts to suppress Sunday liquor selling. The following saloon keepers appeared before Mayor Westcott, of Camden, yesterday, and pleaded not guilty: F. A. Shuster, of Front street and Kaighn avenue; Tim. Clayton, of Third and Mechanic streets; James Croker, of Fourth and Jasper streets; F. Joseph Rouk, of Eighth street and Ferry avenue; John Murschell, of Broadway and Jefferson street, and Gottlieb Jung, of Ferry avenue and Jackson street.

Warrants have also been issued for Adam T. Davis, Jr., of Second street and Kaighn avenue, and Mary [?]ang, of Fillmore and Jackson streets, on similar charges. Davis is seriously ill and was unable to be present yesterday.

Chief of Police Dodd is the complainant in all the cases. The saloon keepers will be given a hearing next Friday.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 11, 1901

—Thomas Briscoe, aged 22 years, of 727 Chestnut street, while at work at Seventh and Walnut streets, yesterday, had his right foot badly crushed.

—Ella Riley, the East Side incorrigible, was transferred to the County Jail yesterday. She will be committed to the Girls’ Industrial School at Trenton.

—Police Captain Stanley was in a head-on trolley collision on Brigantine Beach on Friday. A number of passengers were injured, but the captain escaped with a bad shaking up.

—Mrs Emma Ferguson, aged 63 years, wife of the lighthouse keeper at Peansgrove [sic], died suddenly from heart failure at her sister’s home, 811 South Ninth street, Camden, while on a visit.

—Isaac Warwick, colored, was committed in default of $300 bail by Acting Recorder Baldwin, of Camden, yesterday, on the charge of breaking and entering the stable of the Wilson Coal and Ice Company at Eighth and Spruce streets, Camden, and stealing a horse on Friday night.

4 Youths Arrested in Bicycle Thefts

Camden Courier-Post —

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

Thieves’ Gang Believed Broken by Captures; Stolen Machines Found

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

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

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

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

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

200 Block of North 8th Street

200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1970s.

237 North 8th Street

237 North 8th Street — 200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935John Barrett

225 North 8th Street

225 North 8th Street — 200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915 William T.G. Young Sr.

223 North 8th Street

223 North 8th Street — 200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1910 Daniel H. Sharp Sr. & Family
1906–1910Daniel H. & Rose Sharp
1906–1910Daniel H. Sharp Jr.
1906–1910Geraldine Sharp
1931Bernard Gerety & Family

222 North 8th Street

222 North 8th Street — 200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Charles F. Seymour & Family
—Charles & Kathryn Seymour

220 North 8th Street

220 North 8th Street — 200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1956–1958William A. Breisacher & Family, Camden Chemical Corporation

218 North 8th Street

218 North 8th Street — 200 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1924Eliphalet R. Cerad & Family (broker)
1910–1924Eliphalet & Marion C. Austermuhl Cerad
1910–1924Eliphalet R. & Hannah Cerad
1910–1924Marion A. Cerad
1910–1924Conrad A. Cerad
1910–1924Mary A. Cerad
1910–1924Florance A. Cerad
1910–1924Mary Cerad (mother)
1938Leonard Hauser

News of a Day in the City of Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

News of a Day in the City of Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 1906

Passengers on the Cape May express of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Company, due in Camden at 9 o’clock, were badly shaken up yesterday when the train struck a heavily laden wagon at the Kaign [sic] avenue crossing. The wagon, belonging to the Camden Lime Company, was being driven by Philip Dorsey, of 835 Bridge avenue. As he reached the track he saw the train bearing down on him. Almost at the same instant the gates were lowered and the team was imprisoned between them. The resulting crash carried the horse fifty feet and crushed its head, while the wagon was reduced to kindling wood. Dorsey escaped miraculously by dropping from his seat within a few inches of the wheels of the train.

George Willingmire, for whom the police have been looking for several weeks on a charge of stabbing Leo Hubner, who roomed with him at Ninth and Chestnut streets, was committed to the county jail by Recorder Stackhouse, in Camden, yesterday, in default of $500 bail. Willingmire, who has already served a term in State prison for stabbing two women, was located by Police Captain Stanley. While the latter was taking his prisoner to jail Willingmire attempted to escape. There was a desperate struggle, in which the bluecoat overpowered the man.

Clarence Burrows, 15 years old, of 423 Mickle street, was the youth who met such a horrible death beneath the wheels of a freight train at Broadway and Bridge avenue, Camden, Wednesday night. He and a companion had made a wager they could ride to Palmyra and back without paying their fares. They were on their return trip on the freight train when Burrows fell beneath the wheels.

Theodore Turner, 50 years old, and B. H. Sharp, 31 years old, both of 223 North Eighth street, were seriously injured yesterday when a wagon they were driving was struck by a trolley car at Ninth and Market streets, Camden. Both men were hurled from their seats and thrown directly in front of the car. They were dragged nearly a square by the fender before the motorman could stop the car. They were taken to the Cooper Hospital, where it was found they had sustained almost similar injuries.

An unknown man, about 36 years old, was drowned in the Cooper Creek, at the State street bridge, Camden, yesterday, while two boys witnessed his fate. The man was fishing and he attempted to walk out on a moss-covered log to cast his line. Slipping, he struck his head and then sank from sight. Half an hour later the body was recovered. The body was removed to the morgue.

J. Frank Johnson, of 1713 Broadway, Camden, was saved from drowning off the Jackson street wharf yesterday by former Policeman Thomas Pooley and Frank Jordan. Recently Johnson built a launch and yesterday he concluded to try it out on the Delaware. While hoisting the anchor he lost his balance and fell overboard. Unable to swim, he was just disappearing beneath the surface of the water when his rescuers reached him and brought him ashore.

Henry Beach, 15 years old, of 791 Line street, is seriously ill at his home with blood poisoning. Two weeks ago he lacerated his hand at the Camden Iron Works. White lead got into the wound, which resulted in the development of the disease.

Trolley car No. 134, of the Broadway line of the Camden and Suburban Railway Company, by a narrow margin escaped being struck by a train at the Bridge avenue crossing yesterday. At the time there were many passengers aboard the car and a small panic ensued.

Motor Vehicle Agent Forsythe has taken in over $7000 thus far in registering autos and licensing drivers.

Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades, who was so seriously ill that his death was expected, is now recovering.

William Rose, Jr., 7 years old, son of Fireman William Rose, of 426 Jackson street, who was threatened with tetanus, was greatly improved last night.

Charged with knocking out several teeth of Jacob Miskelly during a fight, Frank Harris was held in $300 bail by Recorder Stackhouse yesterday.

300 Block of North 8th Street

300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1910–1943. Many homes in this block were built by Lorigan & Hurley in 1910.

339 North 8th Street

339 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1940 Frank Carle, Camden Police Department

335 North 8th Street

335 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

333 North 8th Street

333 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley
1931–1962 Anson Kelley & Family, Camden Police Department

331 North 8th Street

331 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

329 North 8th Street

329 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

327 North 8th Street

327 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

325 North 8th Street

325 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

323 North 8th Street

323 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

321 North 8th Street

321 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley

319 North 8th Street

319 North 8th Street — 300 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Built by Lorigan & Hurley
1943Mrs. Frank Eisenman

Lorigan & Hurley Building Permits

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Lorigan & Hurley Building Permits - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 7, 1910

Lorigan & Hurley yesterday took out a permit for the erection of a row of nine houses from 319 to 335 North Eighth street. A permit for nine dwellings on Ninth street south of Mechanic street, was also issued.

400 Block of North 8th Street

400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1969.

442–444 North 8th Street

442–444 North 8th Street — 400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1910Conrad Reising & Family, butcher
1918–1969David Molotsky & Family, dry goods

440 North 8th Street

440 North 8th Street — 400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1959Mrs. Gladys B. Monahan
1959James J. Monahan

433 North 8th Street

433 North 8th Street — 400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1916John H. Deith, Camden Police Department

422 North 8th Street

422 North 8th Street — 400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Charles Endicott
1908–1915Charles N. Ackley & Family
1955May Printing
1955Edmund May
1908–1915Charles N. & Mary Bogan Ackley
1908–1915Edward Ackley
1908–1915Mary Ackley
1908–1915Catherine Ackley
1908–1915Charles N. Ackley Jr.
1908–1915Cynthia V. Ackley
1908–1915Grace G. Ackley

411 North 8th Street

411 North 8th Street — 400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914John J. Gaffney & Family
1933Virginia Ogden
1952Cornelius Toomey & Family
1952Cornelius & Syballa Toomey
1952 Lillian Toomey
1952Mary Ellen Toomey
1952 Mrs. Theresa Margro

407 North 8th Street

407 North 8th Street — 400 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
R. McAllister Inc., Coal Yard

407 North 8th Street. Philadelphia Inquirer, October 1906.

444 North 8th Street. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, 2006.

500 Block of North 8th Street

500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1970.

547 North 8th Street

547 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1939–1941Isadore Litwin, grocery
1939–1941 Isadore Litwin

546 North 8th Street

546 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1923–1943Miller's Grocery — William & Sarah M. Linthicum Miller
1947Frank's Fairlawn Market, grocery & meats
1947Frank's Fairlawn Market

544 North 8th Street

544 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906George E. Smith
1970Jeannette M. Buhl

542 North 8th Street

542 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908–1913 Joseph H. Jordan & Family, butcher

528 North 8th Street

528 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1937Marion Hillary

524 North 8th Street

524 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Walter R. Chambers & Family (metalworker)
1914Walter R. & Phoebe Chambers
1921–1936 Jordan's New Meat Market — Joseph H. Jordan
1938Mrs. Anna Beachwood

508 North 8th Street

508 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Susan Jones & Family
1924Grace Jones
1924 James O. Jones

506 North 8th Street

506 North 8th Street — 500 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Charles Bigwood & Family
1940Charles & Emma Bigwood
1940John Bigwood
1940William Bigwood
1940Doris Bigwood
1943Benjamin Clark

500 block of North 8th Street, photographed June 7, 2024.

532 North 8th Street. Camden Post, January 1, 2008.

600 Block of North 8th Street

600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1895–1967.

644 North 8th Street

644 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929James T. Martin, meats
1929James T. Martin

642 North 8th Street

642 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1929Ludwig Bergbauer, tailor
1929Russell Kaighn
1929Ludwig Bergbauer
1955Reliable Tailors1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

641 North 8th Street

641 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1930George E. Ennis & Family (cigars)
1906–1930George & Mary Catherine "Kate" Warren Ennis
1931Alfred L. Patten
1943David L. Eune Sr. & Family
1947George A. Cruse & Family

640 North 8th Street

640 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Paul Jester

639 North 8th Street

639 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1947Lloyd F. Bowell Sr. & Family
1940–1947Lloyd F. & Mary Bowell Sr.
1940–1947Lloyd F. Bowell Jr.
1940–1947 Jack B. Bowell

636 North 8th Street

636 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909–1924 Newton G. Ash & Family

634 North 8th Street

634 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Florence E. Batten

629 North 8th Street

629 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Daniel & Lydia Leach
1906 Steward D. Bakley & Family
1906Steward D. & Clara Bakley
1929Pi Epsilon Club
1967Nathaniel Davis & Family
1967Elsie Denise Davis
1906Daniel Leach & Family

624 North 8th Street

624 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895–1905George Ennis & Family
1895–1905George & Mary Catherine "Kate" Warren Ennis
1895–1905May Ennis
1929C. Quinn Ruhle

620–622 North 8th Street

620–622 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932 Richard O'Neill
1933Samuel & Lillie Carlysle

618 North 8th Street

618 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895Real Estate Investment Company

614 North 8th Street

614 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920–1966Frank L. Albertson & Family
1920–1966Frank & Mary Albertson
1920–1966Frank & Rena Albertson

613 North 8th Street

613 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929 John C. Voll, Camden Fire Department
1929 John C. Voll
1929 Joseph Xavier Voll

609 North 8th Street

609 North 8th Street — 600 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Walter & Anna Smith
1929Walter Smith & Family

600 block of North 8th Street, photographed November 24, 2021.

609 North 8th Street. Camp Cooper, 1896.

625 North 8th Street, photographed June 7, 2024.

Camden birth notices, Camden Courier-Post, November 9, 1967

CAMDEN

Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aldi of 1024 Lois Avenue.

Isaac to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berrios of 412 Front Street.

Carlos to Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Caraballo of 409 2nd Street.

Michael Thomas to Mr. and Mrs. David Clark of 2105 Berwick Street.

Virginia Doreen to Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper of 318 Federal Street.

Elsie Denise to Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Davis of 629 N. 8th Street.

Deborah Dee to Mr. and Mrs. David Lavender of 128 Boyd Street.

Clarice Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. John Little of 141 N. 34th Street.

700 Block of North 8th Street

700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1924–1960s.

718 North 8th Street

718 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950s–1967Warren Ash Sr. & Family
1950s–1967Warren & Georga Ash
1950s–1967Warren Ash Jr.
1950s–1967Diana Ash

717 North 8th Street

717 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929George Austermuhl & Son, heating contractor
1929George Austermuhl & Son

714 North 8th Street

714 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1951Mrs. Florence Harris
1951Robert & Edith Dool (son-in-law and daughter)

713 North 8th Street

713 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1941Amelia Young

711 North 8th Street

711 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Gustave Wack, accountant
1929Integrity Real Estate & Finance Co.
1929Gustave Wack
1932Mrs. Jennie L. Toy & Family
1932Frances A. Toy

706 North 8th Street

706 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929–1930sJohn Lord Kaighn & Family
1929–1930sJohn L. & Kate Kaighn
1929–1930s Lewis S. Kaighn

705 North 8th Street

705 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Charles T. Levick & Family
1938Charles T. & Sarah Levick
1938Charles E. & Caroline Levick
1938Elaine L. Levick
1938Charles E. Levick & Family
1950Lawrence Wagner
1950Mrs. Louise Wagner (mother)

704 North 8th Street

704 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
John J. Vane

701–703 North 8th Street

701–703 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1929–1960sJames H. Matlack & Son Inc., hardware1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone
1957Warren S. Ash

700 North 8th Street

700 North 8th Street — 700 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924May Bolan, teacher
1924May Bolan
1929James I. Fols

Tony & Ruth's Steaks on the 700 block of North 8th Street, 2013.

718 North 8th Street — Remembering the Block

Warren Ash Jr.

Warren Ash Jr. recalls the 700 block of North 8th Street, circa 1960s. His father, Warren Ash Sr., lived at 718 North 8th Street from the 1950s to 1967.

714 North 8th Street — Fire Rescue, March 2011

Fire rescue at 712–714 North 8th Street, March 9, 2011.

718 North 8th Street, photographed November 14, 2014.

800 Block of North 8th Street

S. Howard Troth houses at 815-837 North 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 29, 1906

815, 827, 829, 831, 833, 835 & 837 North 8th Street, built by S. Howard Troth. Philadelphia Inquirer, August 29, 1906.

S. Howard Troth yesterday took out a permit for the erection of seven two-story brick dwellings to be located on Eighth street below York.

837 North 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 28, 1913

837 North 8th Street. 1913: Thomas Earnest Mitchell; Alice Scott. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 28, 1913.

NO BAD ODOR FROM MITCHELL BAKERY SHOP

Vice Chancellor Leaming to-day denied an application for an injunction to restrain Earnest F. Mitchell from conducting his bakery business at 837 North Eighth street, this city, asked for by Mrs. Alice Scott, whose home is near the bakery. In turning the case out of court after hearing read a long list of affidavits, the Vice Chancellor declared he could find no merit in the plaintiff's contention that vile odors eminate from the bakery at all hours of the day or night.

In answer to the charge that objectionable odors caused the Scott woman's husband to have sore throat and to gasp for breath, the baker declared that the man suffers from asthma. The baker also declared in his answer to the charges that the real reason for Mrs. Scott's suit was an effort to get back at him for having her arrested as a common scold.

837 North 8th Street, Tony and Ruth's Steaks, 2013

837 North 8th Street. 2013: Tony & Ruth's Steaks.

834 North 8th Street, Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955

834 North 8th Street. Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955.

North Camden Special
834 N. 8th St. 6 rms. porch. H.a. oil ht. Modern bathrm. & kitchen. Excellent condition. $5500.
MALAMUT
521 Cooper St.
WOodlawn 4-0507

800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1906–1960s. Many homes in this block were built by S. Howard Troth in 1906–1907.

838 North 8th Street

838 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Frank W. McMaster

837 North 8th Street

837 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906S. Howard Troth — builder
1913–1914Thomas Earnest Mitchell
1929American Stores
1929Nicholas Manera
2013Tony & Ruths Steaks

836 North 8th Street

836 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913Adelaide H. Foster
1913William K. Cook

835 North 8th Street

835 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907Alice Scott (sold by S. Howard Troth)

829 North 8th Street

829 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907Lillian Anderson (sold by S. Howard Troth)

828 North 8th Street

828 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912–1920 Steward D. Bakley & Family
1912–1920Steward D. & Clara Bakley

827 North 8th Street

827 North 8th Street — 800 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907Lillian Anderson (sold by S. Howard Troth)

811–815 North 8th Street, photographed September 12, 2006.

838 North 8th Street, Tony & Ruth's Steaks, 2013.

Marriage Licenses

Camden Daily Courier —

Marriage Licenses - Camden Daily Courier, April 25, 1913

William K. Cook, aged 28 years, of Central Y. M. C. A., and Adelaide H. Foster, aged 21 years, of 836 North Eighth street.

Frank E. Connelly, aged 24 years, of 1248 Locust street, and Jennie Wilhelm, aged 19 years, of 265 Mechanic street.

900 Block of North 8th Street

913 North 8th Street, Hewitt Vacuum Cleaners, Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1932

913 North 8th Street. 1929: Charles J. Schaller; 1932: Hewitt Vacuum Cleaners. Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1932.

19 Business Services Offered
AWNINGS—Made & repaired. Expert. Prompt atten. Reas. Camden Awning Co., 1621 Maryland. Cam.7491
Vacuum Cleaners—Repaired, $1 up. All work guar. Hewitt, 913 N. 8th St. Camden 5654-M.

900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1924–1947. The Flexitallic Gasket Company occupied multiple properties in this block.

924 North 8th Street

924 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1947Flexitallic Gasket Company (plant)
1924–1947Flexitallic Gasket Company

918 North 8th Street

918 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929David Clark
1937–1940Mrs. Mary Alcorn & Family
1937–1940James Alcorn
1937–1940William Alcorn
1937–1940Rose Alcorn
1937–1940Thomas J. Alcorn
1937–1940Genevieve Alcorn
1937–1940Rita Alcorn
1937–1940 Joseph A. Alcorn
1947Flexitallic Gasket Company (office)
1904–1909John H. Carmany
1904–1909John H. & Sarah "Sallie" A. Willard Carmany
1904–1909John H. Carmany Jr.
1904–1909Bertha Carmany
1904–1909Harry J. Carmany
1904–1909Kathryn Carmany

917 North 8th Street

917 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George Shaw

916 North 8th Street

916 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Edwin A. Stafford

915 North 8th Street

915 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Margaret Gleason

914 North 8th Street

914 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929John W. Cawman

913 North 8th Street

913 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Charles J. Schaller
1932Hewitt Vacuum Cleaners

912 North 8th Street

912 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Vacant

911 North 8th Street

911 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Albert E. Lane

910 North 8th Street

910 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929William P. Hunterson
1947 James J. Creato

908 North 8th Street

908 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Charles E. Lutz

907 North 8th Street

907 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Joseph B. Hill

906 North 8th Street

906 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Garnier F. Walz

905 North 8th Street

905 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929William G. Rogers

904 North 8th Street

904 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Edward Bloom

903 North 8th Street

903 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Paul J. Brown

902 North 8th Street

902 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Mrs. Lena Collins

901 North 8th Street

901 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Victor Brosig, grocery
1929Victor Brosig

900 North 8th Street

900 North 8th Street — 900 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Ernest Zimm

Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906 Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1906

Trapped in Fire at the Old Sixth Regiment Armory They Perished in Flames

NINE OTHER PERSONS RECEIVED INJURIES

Three firemen were killed and nine persons injured at a fire last night which destroyed the old armory building at Bridge avenue, West and Mickle streets, Camden, causing a loss estimated at $50,000.

The dead firemen are: GEORGE SHIELDS, 525 Kaighn avenue, member of the Kaighn avenue chemical company. WILLIAM HILLMAN, 229 Beckett street, of the Kaighn avenue chemical company. WILLIAM JOBES, 57[?] Line street, member of Engine Company No. 2.

The Injured

The injured, all of whom will recover, are: Josiah Sage, 917 South Eighth street, Kaighn avenue company, cut head and face; Seth Monnell, 744 Mt. Vernon street, Kaighn avenue company, scalp wounds; George Quinn, 516 Line street, Kaighn avenue company, cut face; Martin Carrigan, 516 Clinton street, Engine Company No. 1, lacerated face and hands; J. W. Simpson, 551 Cedar street, Engine Company No. 2, lacerations of scalp and face; James Elberson, 628 North Fourth street, Engine Company No. 4, contused wounds of the legs; William Elberson, 231 Taylor avenue, Engine Company No. 2, injured about the back; Charles Worthington, 1017 Penn street, Engine Company No. 3, internally injured; Harry Dease, a citizen, cut about the face.

The six o’clock whistles were blowing when smoke was seen issuing from the northeast corner of the building. A moment later two boys ran out of a door, one of whom notified Policeman Isaac Toy that the structure was on fire. The officers immediately turned in an alarm. In rapid succession other alarms were given, until the entire department was on the scene.

One of the first companies to arrive was the Kaighn avenue truck. As the men drove up to the scene great tongues of flame were fast eating their way through the yellow pine timbers of which the interior was constructed. The main doors at the entrance on Mickle street were burst open and the firemen entered amid a perfect shower of sparks and falling debris. In this party were the three ill-fated firemen, Dease, and Firemen Harry Haines, Joseph Ernest, George Quinn, Seth Mounell and Joseph Gail.

After great difficulty the men worked their way into the blazing building about twenty feet. Dense volumes of smoke almost suffocated them and several dropped to the floor.

Dash for the Doors

While the firemen were waiting for the water a false ceiling thirty feet above them and composed of floor boards began cracking and bending. A shout of warning was given by Dease, and he and his companions made a dash for the doors. It was impossible to see a foot before them, and all blindly groped their way to the open doors but Jobes, Shields and Hillman. That they did not come out of the building was not known for several minutes later. Then reports were circulated that they had been taken to nearby houses, but these were found to be false. Their companions then tried to work their way back to their assistance, but by this time the interior was a seething furnace.

Subsequently, when the blaze had been somewhat subdued, firemen and policemen instituted a search for the missing men. Where the latter had been there was a great pile of blackened timbers and twisted iron. After vigorous efforts this was removed.

Finding the Bodies

First there came to light Shield’s helmet, and a few feet distant his body and those of Hillman and Jobes, scorched and blackened almost beyond recognition, were found. It was then learned how they had met their deaths. Instead of going toward the open doorway they had evidently become bewildered and, turning, ran into a toilet room to which there was no outlet. There they were quickly cut off from their comrades and, becoming unconscious from the smoke, all three dropped to the floor, where death overtook them.

The bodies were carried out and taken to the Morgue.

In the meantime every portion of the structure became a mass of flames. Fed by the pine, great tongues of fire sprang into the air, across Mickle and West streets, where the dwellings were badly scorched. The families residing in these in several instances became panic-stricken and began removing their household effects. Men, women and children ran excitedly about. It is owing to the excellent work of the firemen that these structures were not destroyed.

Spectacular Blaze

Chief Elfieth quickly concluded there was no hope of saving the armory and he directed a dozen lines of hose toward the dwellings, many of which became so hot that the streams of water fairly sizzled.

The fire was a spectacular one, lighting up the heavens for miles around. Thousands of persons crowded the thoroughfares leading to the blaze, but excellent order was preserved under the direction of Acting Chief of Police Schregler, who quickly had the streets roped off and guarded by the officers.

There was considerable danger at first from falling electric wires, which spluttered among the firemen and ofttimes amidst the onlookers. These wires also fell across the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s tracks on Bridge avenue and suburban trains were stalled for over an hour. At one time the flames approached so near the passenger coaches that they had to be taken back into the yard.

Stubborn Blaze

For three hours the firemen fought the flames before they got them under control and it was not until an early hour this morning that they left the smouldering ruins.

The building was occupied by several concerns, including the Camden Bowling Alleys Company; whose loss amounted to $6000; F. G. Hitchener, wall paper; loss $1000; Sperry & Hutchinson, household articles, loss $2000; William Morgenweck, lumber, loss $500, and M. W. Taylor, theatrical scenery, loss $500.

The houses badly scorched and their occupants follow; 102 West street, John Sharwood; 104, vacant; 106, John Ackerman; Lewis Certain; 110, Richard Carpenter; 112, and 114. Daniel Mehlin; 120, Mrs. Ida Paul; 122, Mrs. Farley; 124, John Campbell; 126, Harry Chase. 416 Mickle street, John Widden; 418, Nelson Hart; 420, H.-W. Wilson; 422, Jules Bosch; 424, Gardner Corson; 426, Mrs. Borquin.

The stable immediately adjoining on the west side of the armory, and belonging to C. M. Alcott, was flooded with water. At this place there were forty horses, all of which were rescued.

Formerly a Market

The destroyed building was erected in 1873, by a number of well-known Camden men, as the Farmers’ and Merchants’ Market. From the first it was not a success, and subsequently became known as the Camden Opera House. After a more or less successful season the promoters of this scheme closed the doors. In 1886 the building was purchased by the State as an armory for the old Sixth Regiment, N. G. N. J. For ten years Camden’s citizen soldiers drilled and gave balls and receptions in the building. When the regiment moved to the new armory on Haddon avenue the old structure was cut up into several rooms and had been used by many different concerns. Recently it was purchased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to make way for the elevated railroad. All the tenants had been ordered to vacate.

The origin of the fire is unknown. Incendiarism is hinted at and Mayor Ellis declared he will detail the detectives on the case to-day to make a rigid investigation.

Speaking of the matter, he said it is very peculiar that most of Camden’s fires occur about the time the firemen are at their meals. This has been the case in most every blaze if [sic] any importance in the city. The Mayor also highly commended the excellent work of the men in preventing a spread of the flames.

Camden Business Block Threatened

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Business Block Threatened - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 9, 1921

Flames Cause $28,000 Loss in Two Kaighn Avenue Stores—Fireman Injured

Private Watchman Shot by Negro Robbers Has Fighting Chance for Life

Two firemen were injured, another was overcome by smoke, and damage to the extent of $28,000 was caused by flames which early yesterday morning threatened to destroy the entire retail business block on Kaighn avenue between Broadway and Fourth streets, Camden. Starting in the men’s furnishing store of Neil Zeidman, 437 Kaighn avenue, and spreading to the Almar store, at 439 Kaighn avenue, the flames appeared so menacing that Chief Carter sent in a second alarm. The fire was confined to the two stores. Zeidman places his loss at $25,000, principally on stock. The Almar store was damaged to the extent of $3000.

Fire Lieutenant Harry Chambers, of 972 South Eighth street, was overcome by smoke. David Smith and Charles Haines, hosemen, were knocked down by a hose getting from their grasp, the stream being turned on them. They suffered contusions and bruises. All three firemen were taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. It is thought that the fire was caused by crossed wires. Iron bars over the rear windows in the Zeidman store became charged with electricity and several firemen were shocked when the current ran down the water lines.

1000 Block of North 8th Street

1000 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1924–1947.

1947 North 8th Street

1947 North 8th Street — 1000 Block of North 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947General Contracting Company
1947Niels P. Rasmussen

South 8th Street

South 8th Street runs south from Federal Street. Many addresses in the unit block were formerly on Day Street before renumbering around 1940.

Unit Block of South 8th Street

Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1882–1947. Many addresses in this block were formerly on Day Street before renumbering around 1940.

2 South 8th Street

2 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1945–1947James R. Clark Sr. & Family
1945–1947James R. & Margaret H. Clark
1945–1947James R. Clark Jr.

4 South 8th Street

4 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Vacant

6 South 8th Street

6 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938J.L. Money & Son, moving & storage

7 South 8th Street

7 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Mrs. Sarah R. Mead & Family
1932Beulah R. Mead
1932Howard Mead

9 South 8th Street

9 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1965Thomas Bray & Family
1940–1965Thomas & Martha Bray
1940–1965Joseph Bray
1940–1965Charles A. & Catherine Mcool Bray
1940–1965Diane Bray

11 South 8th Street

11 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947No Listing

13 South 8th Street

13 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947No Listing

14 South 8th Street

14 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1882–1889William H. 'Policy Bill' Smith & Family
1882–1889 William H. & Harriet Smith
1882–1889William H. Smith Jr.
1882–1889Virginia Smith
1882–1889Sue Smith
1882–1889 Howard M. Smith
1882–1889Clarence S. Smith
1882–1889 Walter H. Smith
1882–1889Crawford M. Smith
1882–1889 Roy A. Smith
1940Renumbered

15 South 8th Street

15 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Renumbered

16 South 8th Street

16 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929George Hemphill
1940Renumbered

17 South 8th Street

17 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947No Listing

18 South 8th Street

18 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918Thomas Pollard
1940Renumbered

20 South 8th Street

20 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1926–1930Hock Quarles
1928Charles Scott
1940Renumbered

22 South 8th Street

22 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898–1900Edward Mulligan & Family, saloon
1898–1900Edward& Ellen Mulligan
1898–1900James Mulligan
1898–1900 John A. Mulligan
1926Vacant
1930Roy Slaughter
1940Renumbered

23 South 8th Street

23 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1923Frank McGuckin & Family
1923Frank & Catherine McGuckin
1923Lizzie McGuckin
1923Lillie McGuckin
1923Jessie McGuckin
1923 Francis J. McGuckin
1926Charles Dean
1940No Listing

25 South 8th Street

25 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1926John Worthington
1940No Listing

27 South 8th Street

27 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888–1890 Samuel C. Curriden
1926Amy D. Winner
1940No Listing

29 South 8th Street

29 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918 Crawford M. Smith & Family
1918Crawford M. & Lillian Smith
1918Della Smith
1918Elsie Smith
1918Edward B. Smith
1926John Dobbins
1940No Listing

31 South 8th Street

31 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910 Howard M. Smith
1926Mrs. Anna Martin
1940No Listing

33 South 8th Street

33 South 8th Street — Unit Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898Alvina Cooper
1926Dennis Rooks
1940No Listing

400 Block of South 8th Street

500 Block of South 8th Street

500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1900–1940s.

516 South 8th Street

516 South 8th Street — 500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940Mrs. Arabella Haines

542 South 8th Street

542 South 8th Street — 500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900–1921James H. Gleeson & Family

37 Camden Men Pass Tests for City Firemen

Camden Courier-Post —

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

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

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

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

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

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

600 Block of South 8th Street

600 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1898.

625 South 8th Street

625 South 8th Street — 600 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898Samuel Thomas

700 Block of South 8th Street

700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1910s–1960s.

712 South 8th Street

712 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917Raymond A. Miller & Family
1917Raymond A. & Amelia Miller
1917Eleanor Miller
1917John Miller
1917Elizabeth Miller

715 South 8th Street

715 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Alexander Ellis

716 South 8th Street

716 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1959Mrs. Rothel Pratt & Family

717 South 8th Street

717 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Love Troutman

719 South 8th Street

719 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Arthur Chambers, bellman

720 South 8th Street

720 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1941Agnes R. Brown

722 South 8th Street

722 South 8th Street — 700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912Susan Compton

7 Camden Women Pass State Tests

Camden Courier-Post —

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

Helen M. Redfield Tops List for Welfare Bureau Post Here

Courier-Post Bureau

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

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

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

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

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

Here and There in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Here and There in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 11, 1917

In a fall on the deck of a tugboat, George F. Moore, 27 years old, of 1484 Princess avenue, slipped on a piece of ice, fell and broke his leg. He was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Miss Eveline Pratley, 23 years old, of 221 North Thirty-eighth street, received three mangled fingers in a machine at a plant at Thirty-eighth street and Westfield avenue. She was treated at Cooper Hospital.

With a capital of $100,000, the Jackson Oil Company was incorporated yesterday, the incorporators being Randolph Cooper, William R. Stewart and Norman Nicholson.

Eleanor Miller, 6 years old, of 712 South Eighth street, was taken to Cooper Hospital yesterday with a double fracture of the right arm, the result of a fall downstairs.

800 Block of South 8th Street

834-836 South 8th Street, December 28, 2011 836 South 8th Street, December 28, 2011

834–836 South 8th Street, photographed December 28, 2011. 826 South 8th Street (George Howgate Sr., 1906) was damaged by fire on December 27, 2011.

800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1897–1955.

807–809 South 8th Street

807–809 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Elmer E. Cox, hardware1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

808 South 8th Street

808 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1902–1908Charles Cornog & Family
1902–1908Charles & Mary Cornog
1902–1908Anna May Cornog
1902–1908 Albert L. Cornog
1902–1908Marguerite Cornog
1902–1908Ruth Cornog
1902–1908Andrew Cornog
1902–1908Charles Cornog Jr.

810 South 8th Street

810 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1931Charles Cornog & Family
1910–1931Albert Cornog
1910–1931Albert G. Cornog, Camden Police Department
1910–1931Mrs. Mary Cornog & Family
1910–1931Anna May Cornog
1910–1931 Albert L. Cornog
1910–1931Marguerite Cornog
1910–1931Ruth Cornog
1910–1931Andrew Cornog
1910–1931Charles Cornog Jr.

811 South 8th Street

811 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909Charles Cornog
1909Charles & Mary Cornog
1909Anna May Cornog
1909 Albert L. Cornog
1909Marguerite Cornog
1909Ruth Cornog
1909Andrew Cornog
1909Charles Cornog Jr.
1918–1919Hayden W. Vanaman & Family

814 South 8th Street

814 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan

816 South 8th Street

816 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Edward Fortiner
1900Edward & Mary Fortiner
1900 Franklin F. Fortiner
1932James Jackson
1947Robert A. Morton

818 South 8th Street

818 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Charles Weiner, grocery
1929Abraham Fingerman
1929Sarah Fingerman

820 South 8th Street

820 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935–1940sLouis J. Martelli & Family, Camden Fire Department

821 South 8th Street

821 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929YWCA Frances Harper Branch

823–825 South 8th Street

823–825 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955J.B. Smith1955 New Jersey Bell telephone

824 South 8th Street

824 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908George L. Cattell Sr.
1908George L. & Emma Cattell
1949–1950Fletcher McBurrow

826 South 8th Street

826 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906George Howgate Sr.

829 South 8th Street

829 South 8th Street — 800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897Josiah Jones

Held in $500 Bail

Philadelphia Inquirer —

914 South 8th Street, James Bland, Philadelphia Inquirer, September 11, 1918

708 Master Street — 1918: Mrs. Joseph Jackson; James Bland, 914 South Eighth Street; Harry Kreher

HELD IN $500 BAIL

Declaring that her stepfather, James Bland, 48 years old, of 914 South Eighth street, threatened her life with a revolver, Mrs. Joseph Jackson, of 708 Master street, appeared before Recorder Stackhouse, in Camden yesterday and caused Bland to be held in $500 bail for his appearance in the Criminal Court. Mounted Policeman Harry Kreher testified that he found the revolver in the possession of the accused man after he had been attracted by a quarrel.

The family jar was started over a dispute in the ownership of property.

917 South 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, May 1, 1900

917 South 8th Street. 1893–1903: John H. Carmany & Family. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 1, 1900.

CARMANY—On April 29, 1900, Adaline Stoher, beloved daughter of John H. and Sallie A. Carmany, nee Willard, aged 1 year 5 months and 20 days. Funeral services on Tuesday afternoon, May 1, 1900, at 1 o'clock, from 917 South Eighth street, Camden, N. J. Interment private, at Leverington Cemetery, Roxborough, Pa.

958 South 8th Street, Money's Oil Service, 1955 NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad

958 South 8th Street. Money's Oil Service. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.

MONEY'S OIL SERVICE
FUEL OIL
KEROSENE
For Satisfaction - Call Us
WOodlawn 3-0340
958 South 8th Cam......WOodlawn 3-0340

966-968 South 8th Street, photographed July 16, 2011 970-976 South 8th Street, photographed July 16, 2011

966–976 South 8th Street, photographed July 16, 2011.

962-964 South 8th Street, photographed July 16, 2011

962–964 South 8th Street, photographed July 16, 2011.

John H. Carmany, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910

917–918 South 8th Street. 1893–1909: John H. Carmany & Family, owner of the Wissahickon Dye Works. Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910.

900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1893–1972.

906 South 8th Street

906 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950 Louis Bumbrey

908 South 8th Street

908 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1914Michael F. O'Brien & Family
1906–1914Michael & Anna O'Brien
1906–1914Mary O'Brien
1906–1914Patrick O'Brien
1906–1914 Maurice O'Brien
1906–1914Catherine O'Brien
1906–1914Florence O'Brien
1906–1914Helen O'Brien
1906–1914Edward O'Brien
1906–1914Annie O'Brien
1906–1914Bradford O'Brien
1906–1914Dorothy O'Brien
1906–1914 Maurice F. O'Brien

913 South 8th Street

913 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900–1913 Isaac Hibbs & Family
1900 Herbert 'Bert' Hibbs
1900–1913 Isaac Hibbs
1930John Hawkins & Family
1930John & Lessie Hawkins
1930Eunice Hawkins
1930William Hawkins
1930Vaudra Hawkins
1930James Hawkins
1930John W. Hawkins
1930 Clarence Hawkins

914 South 8th Street

914 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918James Bland

917 South 8th Street

917 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893–1903John H. Carmany & Family
1893–1903John H. & Carrie Carmany
1893–1903John H. Carmany Jr.
1893–1903Bertha Carmany
1893–1903Harry J. Carmany- Walter Carmany
1893–1903Raymond Carmany
1893–1903John H. & Sarah "Sallie" A. Willard Carmany
1893–1903Adaline S. Carmany
1893–1903Kathryn Carmany
1906Josiah Sage, Camden Fire Department
1906Josiah Sage

918 South 8th Street

918 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1904–1909John H. Carmany & Family

958 South 8th Street

958 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Money's Oil Service1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

974 South 8th Street

974 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900George N. Beach & Family
1900George N. & Margret Beach
1900George Beach
1900Ella Beach
1900Henry Beach
1900Kay Beach

978 South 8th Street

978 South 8th Street — 900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897–1912Dr. George W. Henry, physician

Camden Playgrounds Open Tuesday

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Playgrounds Open Tuesday - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 1919

The Board of Recreation Commissions yesterday completed arrangements for the opening of the Camden playgrounds on Tuesday. All of the old grounds will be in use with the exception of that at Line street. This had been abandoned and the apparatus transferred to the Liberty school ground at Eighth and Spruce streets. F. A. Finkeldey will be supervisor of the work and Elwood Geiges will be his assistant.

So. Camden Man Fined In New Year’s Raid

Camden Courier-Post —

So. Camden Man Fined In New Year’s Raid - Camden Courier-Post, January 4, 1950

Louis Bumbrey, 56, of 906 South Eighth street, was fined $100 today for maintaining a disorderly house and then sent to county jail on a charge of possessing several gallons of untaxed alcohol.

Bumbrey was committed to prison by Police Judge Di Mona to await grand jury action.

Bumbrey was arrested during a raid Jan. 1 at a bootblack parlor, 725 Kaighn avenue. Six other men, who police said, were buying a pint of alcohol for $1, were released until wanted.

Court records listed them as John Spence, 29, of 909 Cherry street; Stacy Ingram, 31, of 918 Pine street; Percy Briscoe, 53, of 810 South Eighth street; Fletcher Mc Burrow, 32, of 824 Chestnut street; and George Kee, 24, of 181 Branch Village.

Camden Councilman Beaten and Robbed

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Councilman Beaten and Robbed - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 27, 1918 Camden Councilman Beaten and Robbed - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 27, 1918

Chales [sic] H. Greer Assaulted by Auto Thieves—Fifty Men and Women Taken in Raids

In an effort to prevent three men from stealing his automobile from in front of the Helena apartments, Third and Cooper streets, Camden, yesterday afternoon, Councilman Charles H. Greer, 48 years old, superintendent of the Philadelphia and Camden Ferry Company, was so badly beaten that he had to be taken to Cooper Hospital. Physicians stated that he suffered a cut head and body contusions where he was kicked, but no serious results are expected. The automobile was found abandoned at Newton avenue and Eighth street, Camden, half an hour later, and taken to police headquarters.

Persons in the neighborhood of where the machine was abandoned stated that one of the bandits had but one arm, was tall, while another was tall and the third a short man. They disappeared in different directions.

Intersection of Walnut Street & South 8th Street

Southeast corner of Walnut and South 8th Street, July 30, 2011

Southeast corner — 1002 South 8th Street. 1860s–1947: Eighth Street Methodist Episcopal Church. July 30, 2011.

Northeast corner of Walnut and South 8th Street, July 30, 2011

Northeast corner. July 30, 2011.

Northwest corner of Walnut and South 8th Street, 765-767 Walnut Street, July 30, 2011

Northwest corner — 765 & 767 Walnut Street. July 30, 2011.

Southwest corner of Walnut and South 8th Street, 784-786 Walnut Street, October 3, 2011

Southwest corner — 784 & 786 Walnut Street. October 3, 2011.

1000 Block of South 8th Street

1002 South 8th Street, Eighth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, July 16, 2011 1002 South 8th Street, Eighth Street ME Church, July 16, 2011 1002 South 8th Street, Eighth Street ME Church, July 16, 2011

1002 South 8th Street. 1860s–1947: Eighth Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Photographed July 16, 2011.

1006 South 8th Street, July 16, 2011

1006 South 8th Street, photographed July 16, 2011.

Edward Simpson, Camden Fire Department, circa 1911

1016 South 8th Street. 1870s–1882: William Simpson & Family, including Edward Simpson, photographed circa 1911.

1018 South 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1906

1018 South 8th Street. 1906: Jacob Endicoper (as printed). Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1906.

Jacob Endicoper, 62 years old, of 1018 South Eighth street, was admitted to the Homeopathic Hospital last night with a badly crushed arm, the result of having it caught in machinery in an oil cloth works. The arm was amputated near the shoulder.

1019 South 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 6, 1906

1019 South 8th Street. 1906: William R. Patterson & Family. Philadelphia Inquirer, August 6, 1906.

Charged with hurling a lamp at his wife, Roxanna, resulting in her back and arms being terribly lacerated by the broken glass, William R. Patterson, of 1019 South Eighth street, Camden, was held in $500 bail for court by Justice Wright yesterday. The attack on the woman occurred Saturday afternoon. Dr. A. B. Reader took from Mrs. Patterson's back a score of pieces of jagged glass.

1029-1031 South 8th Street, August 18, 2011 1033-1035 South 8th Street, August 18, 2011

1029–1035 South 8th Street, photographed August 18, 2011.

1035 South 8th Street, Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1975

1035 South 8th Street. 1974–1975: Charles Brown Sr. Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1975.

BROWN

Sr., Charles of 1035 So. 8th St., Camden. Died January 4, 1975. Age 89 yrs. Retired from Acme Markets in 1955. Member of St. Luke Lodge #5, Camden, F&AAYM. Survivied by son, Charles Brown, Jr. daughter, Mrs. Hazel Hartley, 2 grandchildren, brother Willie. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, 8 p.m., in the Friendship Baptist Church, 8th & Walnut Sts., Camden, where friends may call after 6 p.m. interment Mount Peace Cemetery, Lawnside. Services under the direction of Carl Miller Funeral Home.

1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1860s–1975.

1002 South 8th Street

1002 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1860s–1947Eighth Street Methodist Episcopal Church

1014 South 8th Street

1014 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896–1900s Mrs. Wilhelmina Kennedy

1016 South 8th Street

1016 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1882William Simpson & Family
1870s–1882William & Anne Jane Simpson
1870s–1882Henry Simpson
1870s–1882Nancy Simpson
1870s–1882John Simpson
1870s–1882Lizzie Simpson
1870s–1882Walter Simpson
1870s–1882 Edward Simpson

1018 South 8th Street

1018 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906John Endicott

1019 South 8th Street

1019 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906William R. Patterson & Family
1906William & Roxanna Patterson

1023 South 8th Street

1023 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Dr. William E. Miller
1990Gone

1025 South 8th Street

1025 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1990Gone

1027 South 8th Street

1027 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1990Gone

1028 South 8th Street

1028 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Dr. William Edwin Miller

1035 South 8th Street

1035 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1974–1975Charles Brown Sr.

1036 South 8th Street

1036 South 8th Street — 1000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1990Gone

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 8th Street

Northwest corner of 8th and Chestnut Streets, Krystal Lounge, February 11, 2003 Northwest corner 789 Chestnut Street, Krystal Lounge, February 11, 2003

Northwest corner of South 8th Street & Chestnut Street — 789 Chestnut Street. 1887–1888: Philip Barr. 1908: John Gorman. 1918–1919: Walter D. Leonard. 1920s–1970s: Weisfeld's Cafe (Max Weisfeld, Jack Weisfeld). Late 1980s–2006: Krystal Lounge.

Southeast corner of 8th and Chestnut Streets, June 15, 2003

Southeast corner of South 8th Street & Chestnut Street. June 15, 2003.

AUTO GUNMEN LOSE STREET BATTLE HERE

Camden Courier-Post —

Fire Five Shots, But Fail to Hit Man at Eighth and Chestnut

Three gunmen in a speeding automobile opened fire last night on an unknown victim near Eighth and Chestnut Streets and escaped before arrival of police.

Apparently no one was injured by the fire of the gangsters and police were unable to learn at whom the bullets were directed.

Five empty 12-gauge shotgun shells were found in the street after the gunmen had fled.

According to a meager description furnished police by pedestrians, several of whom narrowly escaped being hit by the bullets, the car containing the gunmen bore Pennsylvania license plates and was a closed sedan.

Two of the men were in the rear seat, each holding what appeared to be a pump-gun.

The description of the car was broadcast over the state police tele-type system and a police net was thrown about the city, but no arrests had been made early today.

1100 Block of South 8th Street

1128 South 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 16, 1916

1128 South 8th Street. 1916: Leroy Overby. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 16, 1916.

On a charge of breaking his wife's nose and otherwise illtreating her, LeRoy Overby, of 1128 South Eighth street, was held in bail by the Recorder yesterday.

Congregation Sons of Israel at 1128 South 8th Street

1128 South 8th Street. 1920s–1970s: Congregation Sons of Israel. Rabbi Naftali Riff.

Garden State Bottling Company at 1140 South 8th Street, 1950s

1140 South 8th Street. 1950s: Garden State Bottling Company.

SERVE COLD
SPARKLING BEVERAGES
Garden State
BOTTLING CO.
SPARKLING BEVERAGES
CONTENTS 30 FL. OZS.

1135 South 8th Street, Clarence Brown & Family, Camden Courier-Post, August 29, 1935

Failing in a suicide try, Mrs. Alice Brown, colored, 35, of 1135 South Eighth Street, made a second unsuccessful attempt at death in a patrol wagon van last night.

Detective Robert Ashenfelter said the woman’s husband, Clarence, called detective headquarters when Mrs. Brown, reputedly drunk, took poison at her home.

After treatment at Cooper hospital the woman was placed in a patrol for transportation to detective headquarters. En route, Ashenfelter said, she battered her head against the iron screen surrounding the wagon, almost knocking herself unconscious.

Mrs. Brown was held on a charge of attempted suicide for hearing today in police court.

1100 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1916–1950s.

1128 South 8th Street

1128 South 8th Street — 1100 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1916Leroy Overby
1920s–1970sCongregation Sons of Israel
1920s–1970s Rabbi Naftali Riff

1135 South 8th Street

1135 South 8th Street — 1100 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935Clarence Brown & Family
1935Clarence & Alice Brown

1140 South 8th Street

1140 South 8th Street — 1100 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1950sGarden State Bottling Company1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

1147 South 8th Street

1147 South 8th Street — 1100 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935Hermeza Russell

Man Slashed in Row, Suspect, Woman Held

Camden Courier-Post —

Man Slashed in Row, Suspect, Woman Held - Camden Courier-Post, August 30, 1935

Thirty-two stitches were required to close razor cuts on the face of Finley Phillips, 38, of 426 Henry street, at West Jersey Hospital yesterday.

Police said he was slashed by William Giles, 33, of 439 Washington street, when the two met at the home of Hermeza Russell, 27, of 1147 South Eighth street. Giles had cuts of the right arm. All are colored.

The Russell woman summoned Motorcycle Policeman Thomas Kauffman who arrested both men. Kauffman said Giles attacked him with a razor and he had to subdue the assailant with the butt of a pistol. Giles was held in $1000 bail charged with atrocious assault and battery while the Russell woman was held in $500 bail as a material witness.

Intersection of Kaighn Avenue & South 8th Street

Northeast corner of Kaighn Avenue and South 8th Street

Northeast corner of Kaighn Avenue & South 8th Street.

THE NADEN STORE, Inc.
KAIGHN AVENUE AT 8th ST. — CAMDEN, N. J.
6B-H1968
[sign on the building: NADEN; sign above the front windows: FURNITURE CARPETS THE NADEN STORE]

1200 Block of South 8th Street

1209 South 8th Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, April 18, 1922

1209 South 8th Street. 1922: Antonio Speer. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 18, 1922. William Schregler.

Charged with homicide for the killing of Clinton R. Roberts, colored, who he caught robbing the hennery at his home, Antonio Speer, 38 years old, of 1209 South Eighth street, was yesterday held without bail by Recorder Stackhouse. The complaint was made by Captain of Detectives Schregler. Speer admitted that he shot Roberts and said he fired when he feared the negro would attack him. Supreme Court Justice Katzenbach will be asked to admit Speer to bail.

1214 South 8th Street, Willie Chestnut, Camden Courier-Post, February 3, 1956

Hospital Cases

COOPER

Clement DiGaetano, 39, of 216 Mt. Vernon st., cut left side of head.

Anna Kropski, 68, 1737 S. 6th st., cut head.

Rita Procacci, 40, of 1125 S. 3rd st., burns of right hand.

George Finney, 41, of 214 Taylor ave., cut right side of chest.

Willie Chestnut, 19, of 1210 S. 8th st., cut scalp.

Betty Cohen, 15, of 428 State st., injured right hand.

David Taylor, 47, of 743 Walnut st., injured left foot.

WEST JERSEY

Marie Stone, 15, of 316 Kaighns ave., swallowed a coin.

Charlott Schmitz, 16, of 520 Vine st., possible fractured shoulder.

Suzanne Schulman, 5, of Maple ave., Haddon Heights, cut forehead.

Daniel Cook, 27, of 530 Front st., bruise of hand.

1200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1899–1956.

1209 South 8th Street

1209 South 8th Street — 1200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1922Antonio Speer

1214 South 8th Street

1214 South 8th Street — 1200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1956Willie Chestnut

1218 South 8th Street

1218 South 8th Street — 1200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899 William M. Butts & Family
1899William M. & Caroline Butts

1300 Block of South 8th Street

1302 South 8th Street near Liberty Street

1302 South 8th Street — 1938, Walter Gintoft, junkyard. Edwin T. Mills; Frank Crawford. Dog Dies Fighting To Rout Thieves From Junk Yard.

A German shepherd dog gave its life yesterday in routing thieves from the junk yard of its master at Eighth and Liberty streets.

Walter Gintoft, proprietor of the yard, found the dog lying beside a pushcart that had been filled with automobile tires and batteries. Its head was crushed.

Gintoft told Detectives Edwin Mills and Frank Crawford he was awakened by a rumpus in the yard, but arrived too late to save the dog. Detectives are seeking to trace ownership of the pushcart.

1300 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1938.

1302 South 8th Street

1302 South 8th Street — 1300 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Walter Gintoft, junkyard

Jack’s Auto Parts advertisement

Camden Courier-Post —

Jack Weisfeld, Camden Courier-Post, August 28, 1935

801 Atlantic Avenue. Jack's Auto Parts, junkyard. Camden Courier-Post, August 28, 1935.

Bell Phone 285 | Iron and Metal

Jack's Auto Parts
USED CARS and TRUCKS
PARTS FOR ALL MAKES
8th and Atlantic Ave.
CAMDEN, N. J.

1400 Block of South 8th Street

1473 South 8th Street, Oriental Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955

1473 South 8th Street. 1955–2011: Oriental Lodge No. 1, Free & Accepted Masons. Five Star Club of Oriental Lodge No. 1, F. & A.M. Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955. John T. Odorisio.

NOTICE OF TRANSFER

Take notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden, N. J., to transfer to Five Star Club of Oriental Lodge #1 F. and A. M. for premises situated at 1473 So. 8th St., Camden, N. J. The Club license number CB-31 heretofore issued to Five Star Club or Oriental Lodge #1 F. and A. M. for premises situated at 761 Walnut St., Camden, N. J.

The names and addresses of the officers of this club and the offices they hold are:
Saunders T. Spence, 931 So. 7th St., Camden, N. J., President.
James Woolfolk, 630 Walnut St., Camden, N. J., Secretary.
Elvey T. Williams, 650 Locust St., Camden, N. J., Treasurer.

The names and addresses of the trustees of this club are:
Saunders T. Spence, 931 So. 7th St., Camden, N. J.
Elvey T. Williams, 650 Locust St., Camden, N. J.
Charles Butler, 972 Ferry Ave., Camden, N. J.
James Woolfolk, 630 Walnut St., Camden, N. J.
John Davis, 1036 Federal St., Camden, N. J.
Frank Harding, 816 South 9th St., Camden, N. J.

Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, city clerk of Camden, N. J.

FIVE STAR CLUB OF ORIENTAL LODGE #1 F. and A. M.,
SAUNDERS T. SPENCE, President,
931 So. 7th St., Camden, N. J. ($13.80)

1473 South 8th Street, Oriental Lodge No. 1, June 10, 2011

1473 South 8th Street, Oriental Lodge No. 1. Photographed June 10, 2011.

1476 South 8th Street, First Nazarene Baptist Church, 1991

1476 South 8th Street. 1964–2007: First Nazarene Baptist Church. 1991 Firewatch Magazine Ad.

The First Nazarene Baptist Church
"The Church Where The Word Comes Alive"
1476 S. 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
Church Office:(609) 365-0642
Pastor's Office: (609) 365-0641
REV. J.A. JONES, PASTOR

1400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1955–2011.

1473 South 8th Street

1473 South 8th Street — 1400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955–2011Oriental Lodge No. 1, Free & Accepted Masons

1476 South 8th Street

1476 South 8th Street — 1400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1964–2007First Nazarene Baptist Church1991 Firewatch Magazine Ad

1500 Block of South 8th Street

1526 South 8th Street, Buss Auto Parts, 1955 NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad

1526 South 8th Street. 1955–1960s: Buss Auto Parts. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.

BUSS AUTO PARTS
OUR SPECIALTY
TRANSMISSIONS & REARS
WE BUY WRECKS
PARTS FOR ALL MAKES
EMerson 5-4983
1526 S. 8TH ST. CAMDEN

Valentine's Cafe at 1584 South 8th Street, Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955

1584 South 8th Street. 1953–1974: Valentine's Cafe, Clarence A. Valentine Sr. & Jr. Camden Courier-Post, November 25, 1955.

"Buss" Valentine's
COUNTRY CLUB IN THE CITY
8th & Jackson Sts., Camden
Featuring The
RAY-O-VACS
Recording Artists
TONITE and SAT.
Plus Feature Exotic Dancer
SANTORA
"BODY BEAUTIFUL"

1500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1953–2007.

1500 South 8th Street

1500 South 8th Street — 1500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
2007–First Nazarene Baptist Church

1526 South 8th Street

1526 South 8th Street — 1500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955–1960sBuss Auto Parts1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

1584 South 8th Street

1584 South 8th Street — 1500 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1953–1974Valentine's Cafe, Clarence A. Valentine Sr. & Jr.
1979–1988Three Ways Inn
1979–1988Anderson Ways Sr.
1979–1988Anderson Ways Jr.
1991–1992Fly Guys Cafe, Andre Ways
2006Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall

1600 Block of South 8th Street — Charles Sumner School

Charles Sumner Public School at 1600 South 8th Street, 2008 Charles Sumner Public School at 1600 South 8th Street, June 2005

1600 South 8th Street: Charles Sumner Public School.

1600 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

Notable institutions on this block.

1600 South 8th Street

1600 South 8th Street — 1600 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Charles Sumner Public School

1700 Block of South 8th Street

Joseph Milford and Margaret J. Cline, circa 1918

1700 South 8th Street. 1928–1929: Joseph Milford Cline & Family. Joseph & Margaret Cline, circa 1918. The family had previously lived at 1721 Fillmore Street through 1924.

1700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1911–1929.

1700 South 8th Street

1700 South 8th Street — 1700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928–1929Joseph Milford Cline & Family
—Joseph M. & Margaret J. Cline
—Kathryn Cline
—Ralph M. Cline
—Joseph H. Cline
—Mary Elizabeth Cline
—Margaret Emma Cline
—Ruth Davis Cine
—Janet Cline

1748 South 8th Street

1748 South 8th Street — 1700 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911Julius Engel Sr. & Family (cabinetmaker)
1911Julius & Mary Engel
1911Julius Engel Jr.
1911Minnie Engle
1911Ella Engel
1911Anna Engel
1911Bertha Engel
1911John Engel
1911Dorothy "Dora" Engel
1911George Engel
1911Francis X. "Frank" Engel

Crash at Eighth Street and Central Avenue

Camden Courier-Post —

Crash at Eighth Street and Central Avenue - Camden Courier-Post, July 1, 1941 Crash at Eighth Street and Central Avenue - Camden Courier-Post, July 1, 1941

Courier-Post Photo

William Boyle, 19, of Ashland, and his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Aubacher, 63, of Osage, were pulled through the door of their car, shown above, yesterday after a crash at Eighth street and Central avenue. They were treated at West Jersey Hospital for cuts and shock. Driver of the truck, owned by the Camden County Beverage Company, was John Stafford, 42, of Hartley avenue, Somerdale. He escaped injury.

1800 Block of South 8th Street

1839 South 8th Street, Camden Post, April 12, 1892

1839 South 8th Street. 1891–1922: Silas Hicks & Family. Camden Post, April 12, 1892.

A CAPIAS FOR HIM.

Silas Hicks Finds Love-making Expensive Business.

Suit for $5,000 has been entered in the Supreme Court against Silas Hicks, colored, of 1839 South Eighth street, by Lawyer Harrison H. Voorhees on behalf of Sarah Coaluman, colored, who charges Silas with seduction and breach of promise. A capias was issued this morning and placed in the hands of a constable for service.

Lawyer Wartman, as Supreme Court Commissioner, made the order that Hicks be held in $1000 bail when captured. Last year Hicks was chief cook at the Highland House, Sea Girt, and Sarah, a buxom young colored woman, was assistant cook. All during last summer Silas made love to Sarah, but when the latter asked that he fulfill his promise of marriage Silas hemmed and hawed and said "No." Sarah's heart was broken, hence the appeal for $5000 to cement the fracture.

1839 South 8th Street, Camden Daily Courier, February 14, 1913

1839 South 8th Street. 1913–1914: Mrs. Alice Fernanders. Camden Daily Courier, February 14, 1913.

AGED WOMAN HAD BAD FALL

In a fall down stairs at her home last night, Mrs. Alice Fernanders, 60 years of age, of 1839 South Eighth street, sustained a fracture of the shoulder blade. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital in the Second District auto in a serious state.

1839 South 8th Street. 1939: Augustus Fisher. Camden Courier-Post, January 7, 1939.

1839 South 8th Street, Camden Courier-Post, July 19, 1948

1839 South 8th Street. 1948: John Davis & Family, William John Davis. Camden Courier-Post, July 19, 1948.

Betrothed

MARGUERITE LEWIS
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lewis, of 1107 Marion street, who have announced her engagement to William John Davis, son of John Davis and the late Mrs. Davis, of 1839 South Eighth street. The wedding will take place in September.

1800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1891–1948.

1819 South 8th Street

1819 South 8th Street — 1800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900–1901Oliver S. Guthrie Sr. & Family
1900–1901Oliver S. & Mary M. "Tillie" Guthrie
1900–1901Mary D. Guthrie,
1900–1901Frank F. Guthrie
1900–1901Samuel F.B. Guthrie
1900–1901 Oliver S. Guthrie Jr.
1900–1901 Theodore F. 'Dorrie' Guthrie

1834 South 8th Street

1834 South 8th Street — 1800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Henry Johnson

1839 South 8th Street

1839 South 8th Street — 1800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1891–1922Silas Hicks & Family
1891–1922Silas & Sarah Williams Hicks
1913–1914Mrs. Alice Fernanders
1939Augustus Fisher
1948John Davis & Family
1948William John Davis

1850 South 8th Street

1850 South 8th Street — 1800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899 Nicholas Romaine

1888 South 8th Street

1888 South 8th Street — 1800 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
George Jackson

1834 South 8th Street. 1906: Henry Johnson. Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1906.

2 Drivers Held in Bail in Crash Killing Man

Camden Courier-Post —

2 Drivers Held in Bail in Crash Killing Man - Camden Courier-Post, January 7, 1939

Two drivers in an automobile accident which resulted Sunday in the death of Robert Bumbrey, 57, of 735 Walnut street, were held in $1000 bail each for the grand jury yesterday by Judge Mariano in police court.

The drivers are Augustus Fisher, 25, of 1839 South Eighth street, and Ralph Deubel, 31, of 115 South Poplar avenue, Maple Shade, both of whom pleaded not guilty to charges of “manslaughter by automobile.”

One of the cars crossed the sidewalk at Eighth street and Kaighn avenue and pinned Bumbrey against the steps of a store on the southwest corner. Bumbrey died in West Jersey Hospital.

Intersection of Ferry Avenue & South 8th Street

Ferry Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church at 8th and Ferry Avenue, 1888

Ferry Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church at South 8th Street & Ferry Avenue. 1888–1970.

1900 Block of South 8th Street

1936 South 8th Street, Camden Courier-Post, November 19, 1972

1936 South 8th Street. 1972–1975: Sarah Cogdal Nolan; Lazy J Cafe. Camden Courier-Post, November 19, 1972.

NOTICE

Take Notice that on November 6, 1972, a change occurred in the stockholdings of Lazy J Cafe Inc., a New Jersey Corporation, t/a Lazy J Cafe, holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #C-38, for premises located at 1427 So. 9th Street, Camden, New Jersey, resulting in the following person, residing at the following address, who has acquired more than 10% of said corporate licensee's stock:

Sarah Cogdal Nolan,
1936 So. 8th St.,
Camden, New Jersey,
President, Secretary-Treasurer and Director,
100 shares.

Any information concerning the qualifications of the above current stockholder should be communicated in writing to Mr. John Odorisio, Clerk of the City of Camden, New Jersey.

LAZY J CAFE INC.,
SARAH COGDAL NOLAN,
President,
1936 So. 8th St.,
Camden, N.J. ($14.40)

1900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1972–1975.

1936 South 8th Street

1936 South 8th Street — 1900 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1972–1975Sarah Cogdal Nolan

2000 Block of South 8th Street

2000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1953.

2022-A South 8th Street

2022-A South 8th Street — 2000 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1953Lester Kee & Family
1953Shirley Ann Kee

2100 Block of South 8th Street

Intersection of Bulson Street & South 8th Street

Looking west from South 8th Street at Bulson Street, rear of Chelton Terrace Public Housing Project

Looking west from Bulson Street north of the railroad tracks at South 8th Street. On the far right, the rear of 2142 and 2144 Kossuth Street in Chelton Terrace Public Housing Project. At far left, the Barry Bronze Bearing Company at 724 Bulson Street.

2200 Block of South 8th Street

2201 South 8th Street, Mechanics Overall Service, 1955 NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad

2201 South 8th Street. 1955–1958: Mechanics Overall Service, Inc. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ads.

MECHANICS OVERALL SERVICE, INC.
DON'T BUY WE SUPPLY INDUSTRIAL WORK UNIFORMS
WOodlawn 3-5372
Rental • Sales
Cleaning
PROMPT SERVICE
Mending at No Additional Charge
• PANTS & SHIRTS
• COVERALLS
• SHOP COATS
• OVERALLS
• JUMPERS
• WIPERS
RAGS WASHED
2201 SOUTH 8TH ST. CAMDEN N. J.

2201 South 8th Street, Mechanics Overall Service, 1955 NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad

2201 South 8th Street, Mechanics Overall Service, 1955 NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad

MECHANICS OVERALL SERVICE INC
WIPING TOWEL SERVICE
For All Industrial Plants, Garages, Etc.
RAGS WASHED
2201 S 8th Cam.......WOodlawn 3-5372

2258 South 8th Street, Cyril H. Hughes Jr., Camden Courier-Post, January 17, 1952

2258 South 8th Street. 1952: Cyril H. Hughes Jr. Camden Courier-Post, January 17, 1952.

Four Certified for Jobs In City and County

Two Camden county men and two from Gloucester county have been certified by the New Jersey State Department of Civil Service for the positions of police and fire signal operator in Camden City, and hospital purchase inspector and nurse in Camden county.

Cyril Hughes Jr., of 2248 South Eighth street, Camden, received a mark of 70.250 for the post of police and fire signal operator, which pays $2030 to $2330 yearly.

Joseph F. Vanelli, of 113 Poplar street, Williamstown, and E. C. Lyons, of Union street, Mantua, received marks of 74.333 and 81.750, respectively, for the post of ward nurse at $2400 annually.

Frank Aaron Yocum, of 113 Park avenue, Lindenwold, scored a mark of 70.000 in the test for hospital purchase inspector, which pays $2160 to $2760 a year.

2258 South 8th Street. 1954: Cyril H. Hughes & Family.

2200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1940–1958.

2201 South 8th Street

2201 South 8th Street — 2200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955–1958Mechanics Overall Service, Inc.1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

2258 South 8th Street

2258 South 8th Street — 2200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1952Cyril H. Hughes Jr.
1954Cyril H. Hughes & Family
1954Cyril & Clair Hughes

2262 South 8th Street

2262 South 8th Street — 2200 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1968Cyril J. Hughes & Family
1940–1968Cyril & Liddie Hughes
1940–1968Cyril H. Hughes
1940–1968Patrick Hughes
1940–1968Liddie Hughes
1940–1968Nancy Hughes
1940–1968Patricia Hughes
1940–1968Edward L. Hughes

Frank Gizelbach Recovering

Camden Courier-Post —

Frank Gizelbach Recovering - Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1954

A DAUGHTER was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gattone, of 812 Tulip st., at Cooper Hospital on Jan. 15. She has been named Laura. A daughter, Debra, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Hughes, of 2258 S. 8th st., at Cooper Hospital on Jan. 9.

FRANK GIZELBACH, of 3044 Fenwick rd., is recovering at home after being a patient for several weeks in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Cleaner Plant Blast Injures Fire Captain

Camden Courier-Post —

Cleaner Plant Blast Injures Fire Captain - Camden Courier-Post, December 23, 1958

(Reprinted from Monday’s Late Edition)

Fire Capt. Leonard Garbrecht, 49, of 1621 Olympia rd., was admitted to West Jersey Hospital with head injuries Monday after a blast during a fire in a dry cleaning plant at 2201 S. 8th st.

Garbrecht, of Engine Company 3, Broadway and Emerald st., was struck by the door of a dry cleaning tumbler which blew off as he entered the Mechanics Overall Service, Inc., plant with other firemen. They confined the blaze to the machine.

Acting District Chief Edward Michalak said the fire apparently was caused by static electricity. Pressure in the tumbler caused the blast, he said. Garbrecht, struck on the right side of the head, was thrown against steam radiators and was semiconscious when police took him to the hospital, Michalak said.

2300 Block of South 8th Street

2367 South 8th Street, Martinez Grocery Store, photographed July 2, 2011

2367 South 8th Street. 2011: Martinez Grocery Store. Photographed July 2, 2011.

2300 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1947–2011.

2300 South 8th Street

2300 South 8th Street — 2300 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Woodland Avenue Presbyterian Church

2367 South 8th Street

2367 South 8th Street — 2300 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Martinez Grocery Store

Intersection of Fairview Street & South 8th Street

Northwest corner of Fairview Street and South 8th Street, July 2, 2011

Northwest corner of Fairview Street & South 8th Street. July 2, 2011.

Northeast corner of Fairview Street and South 8th Street, July 2, 2011

Northeast corner. July 2, 2011.

Southwest corner of Fairview Street and South 8th Street, July 2, 2011

Southwest corner. July 2, 2011.

2400 Block of South 8th Street

John W. Yates Jr., 1965

2400 South 8th Street. 1940s–1960s: John W. Yates Jr.

2413 South 8th Street, Henry Brzozowski, Camden Courier-Post, January 20, 1960

2413 South 8th Street. 1960: Henry Brzozowski. Camden Courier-Post, January 20, 1960.

Saved From Sinking Barge

CAMDEN CREWMAN Henry Brzozowski, of 2413 S. 8th st., is shown aboard tugboat James Sheridan after he was rescued from a sinking coal barge in Long Island Sound off Saybrook, Conn., today. Three other crewmen of the barge are still missing as the Coast Guard at New London, Conn., and helicopters from New York continue the search.

2413-2417 South 8th Street, photographed 2012

2413–2417 South 8th Street, photographed 2012.

2400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1929–1960s.

2400 South 8th Street

2400 South 8th Street — 2400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940s–1960s John W. Yates Jr.
2011Gone

2401 South 8th Street

2401 South 8th Street — 2400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

2413 South 8th Street

2413 South 8th Street — 2400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1960Henry Brzozowski
2012Vacant

2417 South 8th Street

2417 South 8th Street — 2400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Richard Benson, grocery

2457 South 8th Street

2457 South 8th Street — 2400 Block of South 8th Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Joseph DiCamillo, shoe repair

2500 Block of South 8th Street

Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying

Camden Courier-Post —

Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939 Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying - Camden Courier-Post, December 26, 1939

Doubt ‘Brawl’ Explanation in Fatal Bellmawr Shooting of Andrew Scarduzio

COUNTY DETECTIVE CHIEF ORDERS MORE QUIZZING

Police sought a “hidden motive” for the slaying early Sunday of Andrew Scarduzio, Eighth ward political worker, in a Bellmawr taproom.

Little credence was given to the story that the shooting occurred during a brawl which followed the barring of three men from the taproom at 5.30 a. m.

County Detective Chief Lawrence T. Doran today ordered the questioning of two women, one a resident of Camden, who were at the establishment when the shooting occurred.

Fresh Quiz Ordered

Doran also ordered further questioning of Dale Rose, proprietor of the saloon where the shooting occurred, on the Black Horse pike, at Bellmawr.

A third man was taken to City Hall early today for questioning by police, but whether he was held was not disclosed.

He is Joseph Romanowski, 28, of Mt. Vernon street, near Orchard street. According to Doran the latest man questioned denied he was present at the time of the shooting of Scarduzio, but was there two hours before when there was an argument over who was to pay for the drinks.

Romanowski was taken into custody in a tavern near his home by Detective Sergeant Thomas Murphy.

“I was at the Bellmawr saloon at 3 a. m., when the bartender closed the place for the night,” Romanowski told Doran, the detective chief said. “But I did not return at 5 a. m., when the murder was committed.”

Two Others Held

Police said the only criminal record against Romanowski was an arrest 10 years ago for carrying concealed deadly weapons. Disposition of the case is not on record.

The second man questioned and held in connection with the investigation is Joseph Lenkowski, 29. According to Dominic “Mickey” Hanley, bartender, who had an argument with five men over payment of drinks at 3 a. m., Lenkowski was one of them. Lenkowski is being held as a material witness.

Stephan Jaskiewicz, 22, a criminal registrant who came here from Pittsburgh in 1937, was held for investigation Sunday night.

Two other men are being sought. They are believed to have been members of the trio which forced its way into the Black Horse pike tavern, engaged in a free-for-all battle, fired seven shots from three guns and ran out.

Scarduzio, Eighth ward political worker, was shot in the groin and the ankle and died several hours later in West Jersey Hospital. The dead man was a brother of Nicholas Scarduzio, recently employed by City Commissioner Mary W. Kobus, director of public safety, to check parking law violations. Nicholas was a witness to the shooting.

Lenkowski, who was arrested yesterday, first broke into police records in May, 1931, when he was convicted of being one of four bandits who broke into the old Bridge Cafe at Front and Pearl streets. One of the bandits was killed by Policeman Everett Joslin. A jury convicted Lenkowski and on its mercy recommendation he was sent to Rahway.

Still Seeking Motive

When arrested by Chief Doran and City Detective Harry Kyler, Lenkowski gave his address as 535 South Eighth street. He was booked after being taken to Bellmawr for identification.

Hanley told the police that when the men refused to pay for what had been served to them, he said: “Okay. It’s my mistake and we’ll call it a little Christmas party on the house.”

A. B. C. Enters Case

No guns were flashed on the first visit and no reports of threats by the departing quintette have been made public.

Three agents for the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission entered the case yesterday to determine why Rose’s place was open at 5.30 Sunday morning. The agents are William Brooks, Bayard Sullivan and Roscoe Lockwood. They went to Bellmawr and took statements from Rose and others who were in the tavern at the time of the shooting.

The A. B. C. entered the case after the borough council at a special meeting Sunday afternoon suspended Rose’s license pending investigation by the council, mayor and county officials.

Death Car Driver Held in $1000 Bail

Camden Morning Post —

Death Car Driver Held in $1000 Bail - Camden Morning Post, January 3, 1928 Death Car Driver Held in $1000 Bail - Camden Morning Post, January 3, 1928

Grand Jury to Probe Manslaughter Charge Against Oaklyn Man

Bail which had been furnished after his arrest last night, was accepted this morning for security as Thomas Atkins, 110 East Clinton avenue, Oaklyn, was held for the grand jury on a technical charge of manslaughter.

The hearing in traffic court before Judge Bertman was the aftermath of the fatal accident at Ninth street and Morgan boulevard last night.

Atkins was driver of the automobile which struck Mrs. Emma Scholl, 67 years old, 694 Tulip street. Mrs. Scholl died as she was being carried into West Jersey Hospital a few minutes later

Walter Keown appeared as counsel for Atkins. Keown said he was satisfied that the grand jury, after investigating the accident, would exonerate the defendant.

William Menhenick, 50 years old, of Parry, was fined $15 on a charge of reckless driving. He was arrested after William Lamarcus, 1827 Gallingham street, Philadelphia, said Menhenick’s car struck his auto at Eighth and Linden streets.

Arrested on complaint of Policeman William Brickner, a Public Service taxicab driver, Jubulam Gandy, 26 years old, 103 North Seventh street, was fined $10 for speeding. Brickner said he chased Gandy’s cab from Broadway and Benson to Sixth and Penn. He said Gandy exceeded the speed limit the entire distance.

Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive

Camden Evening Courier —

Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive - Camden Evening Courier, September 20, 1928 Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive - Camden Evening Courier, September 20, 1928 Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive - Camden Evening Courier, September 20, 1928 Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive - Camden Evening Courier, September 20, 1928 Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive - Camden Evening Courier, September 20, 1928 Orlando Raids 35 Gambling Haunts in Slot Machine Drive - Camden Evening Courier, September 20, 1928

The second blow within 24 hours at the slot-machine “racket” in Camden was to be made this afternoon in the grand jury rooms in Camden County Court House.

[illegible] with evidence secured in [illegible]ay’s surprise raid, Assistant Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando was to ask the jury to inquire into the illegal operation of the machines in Camden saloons, cigar stores and cafes.

The grand jury convened at 1:30 p. m.

[illegible]teen of the “money” devices were seized, and as many proprietors of the places where they were found were summoned to appear before the jurors when county detectives and constables swooped down on 35 alleged gambling haunts.

A conference of Republican organization leaders was held this morning, at which the slot machine raids and the impending grand jury investigation were discussed. According to authentic reports, it was the opinion of the leaders that an intensive grand jury probe would be “bad politics.”

It was decided to bring pressure to bear upon Prosecutor Ethan P. Wescott to “call off” Assistant Prosecutor Orlando, who engineered the raids last night.

This afternoon, when the grand jury convened, both Wescott and Orlando went before the jury, in their closed session.

Orlando made it clear, in a statement, that he is not after “small fry” but intends to get the “higher-ups” in the slot machine “game” in Camden city and county.

“I am not going to give the proprietors of the slot machines time to exert their usual political pull, but I intend to have them before the grand jury immediately. I am going to find out, with the help and co-operation of the members of the jury, where they got their machines, how they arrive at their percentage and who is protecting them.

“I have been making a survey of Camden county, including the city, since I took office ten days ago,” he continued, “and I have considerable evidence. I believe that there are, conservatively, 500 slot machines in Camden county and that the income from each of them averages from $50 [illegible] a week. You can make your own multiplication. I believe nearly $[illegible],000 a week is split up, in various ways, from the slot machine racket in the city and county. That money, wherever it goes, is coming from many people who can ill afford to lose it. They need it to pay their butchers and grocers.”

Several Places ‘Tipped Off’

Although Orlando struck quickly, there were several places where the coming of his men had been “tipped off.” A few places, where the noise of machines had been heard for weeks by passersby were strangely silent last night when the county raiders got busy.

Orlando, co-operating with Prosecutor Wescott, will go before Judge Shay soon to ask for a court order to destroy all seized machines.

The raiders were led by Lawrence T. Doran, chief of county detectives. The party included County Detectives Wren, Smith, Cleary, Lyons and Cocherailly, and Constable Max Beals.

Five p. m. was set as the zero hour, and the raiders, two to an automobile, set out from the courthouse at 4:45 p. m. The raids were timed so as to be almost simultaneous.

The raiders walked into the suspected places. If no slot machine was in sight, they bought a cigar or a package of cigarettes and walked quietly out. If they saw a slot machine, they seized it.

Raiders Carried Subpenas

For the first time, the raiders carried subpenas, and where machines were seized, the proprietors were summoned to appear before the grand jury today.

They found no machines in saloons. Bartenders grinned at them when they went in, they reported. In several stores they were met with smiles, they said.

The places where machines were found were: 450 South Third street, store of D. Auletto, 200 Clinton street; Third and Mickle streets, Third and Stevens streets 106 South Second street, Eighth and Spruce streets, store of Earl Sanderson; 656 South Third street, store of Antonio Auduini; 530 South Third street, store of Frank Delgarzo; 452 South Third street, store of Peter Bernardo, and store of Betty Leopold, 215 Line street. In some places two machines were found. They ranged from penny to quarter affairs.

Man Hurt in Car-Bus Crash

Camden Courier-Post —

Man Hurt in Car-Bus Crash - Camden Courier-Post, December 12, 1932

When a bus and automobile collided headon at 9 p. m., Saturday, at Eighth street and Kaighn avenue, George W. Garner, 30, a city fireman, of 410 Rand street, driver of the automobile, suffered a fractured left arm and cuts about the face. The bus was driven by J. S. Harrison, 43, of 311 Northy [sic] Thirty-eighth street. Garner was treated at West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.

Cooper Hospital Cases

Camden Courier-Post —

Cooper Hospital Cases - Camden Courier-Post, October 14, 1933

Sarah Clair, 35, of 316 Cole street; injured back in collision with car.

Mrs. Jennie Willis, 40, of 222 Mickle street; nail puncture of hand.

Edith Price, 10, of 329 Warren avenue; injured arm in fall at school.

Mary Downey, 10, of 312 Warren avenue; injured arm in fall from bicycle.

Helen Nicholson, 4, of 819 South Sixth street; dog bite on hand.

Jennie Thomas, 54, of 326 North Second street; burned hand with matches.

Benjamin Branch, 14, of 1021 Francis street; injured knee in collision with car.

Alexander Ellis, 27, of 715 South Eighth street; stabbed in chest with ice-pick.

City Policeman Drowns in Lake at Blackwood

Camden Courier-Post —

City Policeman Drowns in Lake at Blackwood - Camden Courier-Post, May 5, 1930 City Policeman Drowns in Lake at Blackwood - Camden Courier-Post, May 5, 1930 City Policeman Drowns in Lake at Blackwood - Camden Courier-Post, May 5, 1930 City Policeman Drowns in Lake at Blackwood - Camden Courier-Post, May 5, 1930 City Policeman Drowns in Lake at Blackwood - Camden Courier-Post, May 5, 1930

Body of Joseph S. [sic] Ward Found Near Upset Canoe

OFFICIALS START PROBE IN DEATH MYSTERY

Tragedy Comes as Climax to Outing by Social Club

JOSEPH G. WARD

An intensive investigation into the mysterious drowning of Joseph G. Ward, a Camden motorcycle policeman, was opened today by Police Chief William Ritter, of Gloucester township, following the recovery of Ward’s body in Blackwood lake.

Ward drowned when a canoe he occupied overturned. He was 34, attached to the Second Police District, and lived at 1572 Louis street. The body was found by searchers led by Chief Ritter and Lieutenant Ralph Bakley, of the Camden police, after an all-night search.

Ward’s father, Joseph Ward, Sr., who has been seriously ill, collapsed when informed of his son’s death. He operates a cafe on Mt. Ephraim avenue near Decatur street. The drowning victim’s mother also is reported to be ill. The tragedy has aggravated her condition.

The drowning is a tragic aftermath of an outing yesterday of the Moonlight Social Club, which rented a clubhouse at Blackwood two months ago. With Ward on the outing were Clifford Del Rossi, a driver of the Second District police patrol; Theodore “Dorie” Guthrie, Second District detective, and other members of the Camden police department whose names have not been learned.

Chief Ritter reported today having only meager clues as to the circumstances of the drowning. Ward is believed to have been in the canoe alone. Coroner Melvin Cain is expected to conduct an autopsy today or tomorrow.

Chief Ritter said there is no suspicion of foul play, as Ward’s body was unmarked. It was recovered at [?]:30 a. m. by William [sic] McGrath, a city detective, who had been diving for it with George Hess, near the clubhouse of the Moonlight Social Club.

The overturned canoe was found last night in the lake by girls who also have a clubhouse at Blackwood. Police Chief Ritter, with Peter English and Walter Wilkie, all of Blackwood, began grappling immediately for the body.

Ward is believed by Chief Ritter to have drowned when the canoe upset. Whether he had a companion or companions in the boat is not known, but Ritter reported today that he found four hats in the rear of Ward’s automobile parked near the lake.

Auto Window Broken

In addition to finding the four hats, Ritter also discovered that the left rear window had been broken. How the glass was smashed, Ritter would not venture to say, pending completion of his investigation.

The upset canoe was found opposite the summer home of Sheriff E. Frank Pine which borders the lake on the Camden county side. North of Pine’s place is the social club’s headquarters. The girls’ club is on the Gloucester county side.

Ward was a brother of Urquhart Ward, superintendent of Camden sewage disposal plants and Thirteenth Ward Republican county committeeman, and Robert Ward, a Third District detective. He was appointed to the force in 1925. He was married but had been separated from his wife.

Ward, it was learned today, left Camden yesterday at 4:30 p. m. with Del Rossi and Guthrie. They were expected back at midnight.

Ward had stopped for Del Rossi at the latter’s home, 417 Winslow street, and the two then went to Guthrie’s home on Ferry avenue near Eighth street.

Reaching Blackwood, Ward parked his car near the lake and after exchanging greetings with members of the social club, informed Del Rossi that he was going out into the lake in a canoe.

Del Rossi said today that he did not go into the canoe with Ward, having informed him that he wanted to get some sleep. Del Rossi said he waited a half hour for Ward to return from canoeing, but Ward failed to appear and Del Rossi reported for work at midnight, when he learned his companion on the trip was missing.

Exonerated In Scandal

The drowning victim was one of the central figures in a police scandal in 1927. Suspended from the force February 23 of that year on charges of extortion, he was exonerated by the State Civil Service Commission after a hearing and returned to duty in the Second District the following July 2.

Ward had been accused with Policeman John Smith and a pensioned former officer, Maurice Mensch, of an attempt to “shake down” Michael Matthews, a storekeeper, 60, of 801 Florence street. He denied the charges against him, including an accusation that he had spoken disrespectfully about the then Mayor King with a remark that “King is no good.”

Matthews had told former Police Chief James E. Tatem that Ward and Smith had entered the store and introduced Mensch as “the biggest prohibition guy in the country and a great friend of President Coolidge.” They had agreed to “forget” charges of violating the dry law, which otherwise would be made, if Matthews would pass them $100, the storekeeper had charged.

Several witnesses for Ward attacked the story related by Matthews, and Ward himself insisted at the hearings that he had not said anything to Matthews about raid or money. His testimony was corroborated by Smith and others.

Since his reinstatement after being cleared of the charges, Ward proved to be a very efficient officer, according to Captain Arthur Colsey, stationed at headquarters. Other police officials also spoke well of the policeman.

Mayor Orders Cops to Drive All Gangsters From Camden

Camden Courier-Post —

Mayor Orders Cops to Drive All Gangsters From Camden - Camden Courier-Post, August 14, 1931 Mayor Orders Cops to Drive All Gangsters From Camden - Camden Courier-Post, August 14, 1931 Mayor Orders Cops to Drive All Gangsters From Camden - Camden Courier-Post, August 14, 1931 Mayor Orders Cops to Drive All Gangsters From Camden - Camden Courier-Post, August 14, 1931

Stewart Aroused as Bullet Narrowly Misses Small Girl

TWO SHOOTINGS BRING EDICT FOR BIG ROUNDUP

Police Without Clues in Mysterious Affrays Here Yesterday

Aroused because a bullet fired in a gang shooting at Ninth and Chestnut streets yesterday almost struck an 8-year-old girl, Mayor Stewart today launched a drive to rid the city of gangsters and gunmen.

Voicing the fear that innocent bystanders may fall victim to gangdom’s guns, the mayor declared he would have all lawless characters put behind bars or driven from the city.

To effect that purpose, he issued instructions to Lieut. George Frost to order every patrolman to stop all suspicious-looking characters. If, upon questioning, those suspects cannot prove legitimate quests, they will be jailed.

Issues Statement

His statement follows:

“There was another gang shooting in the city of Camden yesterday. While no one was killed or injured, an 8-year-old girl was very nearly struck by one of the bullets.

“These gunmen have respect neither for the law nor the personal safety of the public. They fight out their private feuds on our public thoroughfares, endangering the lives of law-abiding citizens. Unless some preventative is found, there may come a time when an innocent bystander falls victim to gang bullets.

“Those lawless characters must be educated to realize that they cannot carry on their activities in Camden. They must either be put behind bars or exiled from the city.

“Therefore, to that end I have issued orders through Lieut. Frost to every policeman on the force to the effect that all suspicious characters seen in the city be stopped and questioned. If satisfactory credentials are not produced, and the suspect cannot prove that he has a legitimate right on the streets, then he will be arrested. Those orders are in effect today.”

Meanwhile, police are without a single clue to either yesterday afternoon’s affair or a shooting reported early yesterday morning. Detective Captain John Golden expressed doubt that the shooting at Ninth and Chestnut street was provoked by any gang feud. Rather he believes it was the outcome of a quarrel between two men, as the assailant fired a revolver at close range and missed. Capt. Golden declared that gangsters usually use shotguns or machine-guns. However, other police officials attributed the affray to gang warfare.

One of six bullets fired at the intended victim of yesterday’s shooting narrowly missed striking eight-year-old Regina Boskowska, of 824 Chestnut street, as she sat on a front step near the intersection.

No Clues Obtained

No clues have been obtained to the identity of the assailants in either case nor the intended victim of yesterday’s gunfire.

The would-be slayers escaped yesterday from an Oaklyn motorist and the unknown man on the spot eluded Policeman William Stevenson after a 10-minute chase.

Both cars figuring in yesterday afternoon’s shooting bore Pennsylvania licenses.

The intended victim driving east on Chestnut street, stopped his blue sedan at the intersection when the traffic light turned red.

Raymond Scherneck, of 307 Laurel avenue, Oaklyn, stopped his care [sic] behind the sedan.

“While we were waiting, I saw a gray Ford coupe with Pennsylvania tags,” stated Scherneck. “It pulled up on my left, passed me and slowed down as it drew abreast of the Pennsylvania car ahead of me. The coupe had two men in it, and the man on the right side leaned out. He was bare-headed, and as he put his hand out the window, I saw him holding a blue pistol.

“He fired six times. The fellow in the other car threw himself down toward the floor. The coupe continued to go east, passing the red light. I went after the coupe, but I lost track of it near Chestnut street and Mt. Ephraim avenue.”

Assailant Escapes

Patrolman Stevenson said he was walking on Chestnut between Eighth and Ninth street when he saw a man put his hand out the window of a coupe and start firing. The officer ran to the intersection, but both the coupe and the sedan had gone on, the sedan turning south into Ninth street. Then he ran to Eighth and Sycamore streets, where his car was parked. He drove to Ninth and Chestnut, and saw Thomas Ward, 820 Chestnut street. Ward pointed to a sedan which had stopped on Ninth street, and said it was the sedan at which the assailants had fired. As Stevenson drove toward it, the sedan started up. He pursued it on Ninth to Mechanic, through Mechanic to Haddon avenue and out Haddon avenue to Euclid, where the sedan, a faster car than Stevenson’s, pulled away and escaped.

Ward was sitting on his front steps and saw the shooting. He said the Boskowska girl was sitting on the steps next door, and that a bullet struck the steps near her. The girl, who had run home crying, told police she heard something hit the steps near her.

Two bullets entered the wall of the saloon operated by John Bretschneider, 880 Chestnut street.

A short time after the shooting police arrived in bandit chasers. Armed with revolvers and shotguns, the police scoured the neighborhood but could not find the assailants. Major Charles V. Dickinson led the investigation.

A Favorite Row Drawn After a Year’s Rest—Mayor Bradshaw’s Raid

Camden Daily Courier —

A Favorite Row Drawn After a Year’s Rest—Mayor Bradshaw’s Raid - Camden Daily Courier, January 4, 1886

4-11-44.

A raid was made by Chief of Police Matlack and Mayor Bradshaw on Saturday night on a house at 14 South Eighth street, where they had information a policy game had been in operation for some time under the charge of William Smith, alias “Policy Bill,” who has figured before the courts several times in connection with the business. The drawings had been brought in but a few minutes before the officers arrived, and the winning row is said to have been the old familiar 4-11-44, which has not been drawn for at least a year. This excited considerable comment, in the midst of which the mayor and chief stepped in. They secured the drawings, books and papers, but why they made no arrests is somewhat of a mystery. The chief said this morning that the parties got away, but that Smith would probably be arrested this afternoon. The authorities also have a list of the people who frequented the place, and bought rows. The game is said to have amounted to about one hundred dollars a week.

“Policy Bill” Did Not Come

Camden Daily Courier —

Policy Bill Did Not Come - Camden Daily Courier, January 5, 1886

Chief Matlack had an assurance that “Policy Bill” Smith would appear this morning and enter bail on the charge of writing at 14 South Eighth street, where the chief captured all the drawings and books on Saurday [sic] evening last; but Mr. Smith did not put in his appearance. The case was sent to the grand jury this morning, together with a list of about a dozen witnesses, who were frequenters at the place. Smith is said to be backed by Oscar Stein, the well-known Philadelphia backer.

The Policy Raid

Camden Post —

The Policy Raid - Camden Post, January 5, 1886

Mayor Bradshaw this morning sent to the grand jury, the paraphernalia captured in the raid on “Bill” Smith’s policy den, 14 South Eighth street, on Saturday night last by Chief Matlack and Officer Abe Bradshaw. The names of a number of persons who were in the house at the time has also been furnished the grand jury. Smith who fled from the house at the time of the raid has not yet been captured. It is believed he is in Philadelphia making arrangements with his alleged backer, Oscar Stein, to come over and furnish the necessary bail for his appearance when required at court.

The Smith Policy Case

Camden Post —

The Smith Policy Case - Camden Post, January 7, 1886

William, alias “Policy Bill” Smith, whose place, 14 South Eighth street, was pulled by the Chief and Officer Bradshaw on Saturday last, and who escaped at the time to Philadelphia, surrendered himself yesterday afternoon to the Mayor, and was admitted to bail in the sum of $300.

Two Camden Schools Ransacked by Thieves

Camden Courier-Post —

Two Camden Schools Ransacked by Thieves - Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1932

Vandals who entered and ransacked two South Camden schools are being sought by the police.

Lawrence Miller, janitor of the H. B. Wilson School, at Eighth and Florence streets, reported that several rooms had been rifled early yesterday. Detectives William Zeits [sic] and Clifford Del Rossi are conducting an investigation.

Fred Fianigan, janitor of the Fairview School, at Collings and Cumberland roads, reported that prowlers, who forced a front door ransacked two rooms. Detective Joseph Carpani was assigned to investigate.

By His Victim’s Bedside.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

By His Victim’s Bedside. - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 9, 1889 By His Victim’s Bedside. - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 9, 1889

A Dying Man Identifies Andrew Eckert as His Murderer.

Camden is likely to have three murder trials at the next term of court. The third and last victim is Thomas McDonough, of Eighth and Mountain streets, this city, who was stabbed at Beideman’s station, which is on the outskirts of Camden, on Monday evening last. The man who is accused of having done the cutting is Andrew Eckert, of Port Richmond.

About 8 o’clock last night word was received at the City Hall, Camden, that the injured man, who had been removed from his home to the Pennsylvania Hospital, would die before morning. The police of this city also suggested that the prisoner be brought across the river at once and taken before the dying man to see if he could identify his assailant. This suggestion was communicated to Sheriff Baird, who at once went before Judge Hugg and sought his advice about taking the man out of the State.

Judge Hugg informed the Sheriff that as the prisoner was in the custody of the Camden county authorities he would take him to Philadelphia.

Acting under the judge’s instructions the Sheriff procured a cab, and with Mayor Pratt, Policeman Cable, of the Camden police force, and Magistrate Kerswell, drove to the County Jail.

The prisoner was then handcuffed and driven on board a ferryboat. After crossing the river the cab drove to the Central Station. There the officers and prisoner disembarked and the accused man was taken before Chief of Detectives Wood.

Detective Hulfish was detailed to assist the Camden officers. The officers and prisoner then went to the Pennsylvania Hospital.

They were met at the hospital by Magistrate Eisenbrown. They then proceeded to the bedside of the dying man, when the latter made the following dying declaration:

Thomas McDonough, who being sworn according to law, doth depose and say that on or about August 5, 1889, at Beideman’s station, State of New Jersey, deponent was cut and stabbed in the abdomen with a knife or sharp instrument by one Andrew Eckert, and deponent verily believes he will die from the effects of said cuts or stabs.

Magistrate Eisenbrown swore him to this statement and he made his mark over his signature. The witness to the statement was Detective Hulfish. The dying man’s wife and his sister were at his bedside most of the night. The prisoner never spoke a word throughout his journey.

Over in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 31, 1899

Theodore Shaw, of 434 Henry street, who was stabbed and beaten at Third street and Taylor avenue was sent home from Cooper Hospital yesterday morning. The police are looking for James Binero and Octavio Dulduca, who are supposed to have been implicated in the assault on Shaw.

While bathing at Cape May yesterday, Ella Elbert, colored, of Wilmington, Del., fell from the boardwalk and broke her leg. She was brought to Cooper Hospital.

William McCarty, of 603 Cresson street, and Samuel Burns, of 406 North Eighteenth street, Philadelphia, were arrested yesterday charged with scorching on a tandem bicycle on the Mt. Ephraim pike.

Harry Thornberg was locked up yesterday charged with stealing a bundle of clothing from John Kenny, of 408 Clinton street.

Policeman Paul yesterday arrested Joseph W. Evans, a lad charged with shooting crap, at Eighth and Pearl streets.

For the second time within a month fire caused by a gasoline stove slightly damaged. Albert K. Snyder’s restaurant, at 311 Kaighn avenue, yesterday.

Man Jailed as Gambler After Fight in House

Camden Courier-Post —

Man Jailed as Gambler After Fight in House - Camden Courier-Post, March 22, 1938

Arrested on a warrant charging he permitted gambling in his home, William Lloyd, 38, 756 Pennsylvania avenue, was fined $25 in police court yesterday.

Lloyd’s arrest followed a hearing the previous day, when Robert Lee, 29, 226 North Eleventh street, was sentenced to two months in the county jail because he struck Charles Scott, 20 South Eighth street, on the head with a meat cleaver, after an argument over a gambling game at Lloyd’s home.

Levy to Build New Apartment House

Camden Courier-Post —

Levy to Build New Apartment House - Camden Courier-Post, January 9, 1928 Levy to Build New Apartment House - Camden Courier-Post, January 9, 1928

Will Erect $20,000 Structure at Eighth and Kaighn Avenue

A contract for the erection of a $20,000 apartment house to be built on Eighth street near Kaighn avenue, has been awarded to S. Levy, building contractor, 1214 Kaighn avenue.

The structure will be of brick, two stories, 17 by 85 feet, with slag roof, and pine and composition floors, metal lathing, hot water heating and the latest plumbing and electrical fixtures. Harry Franks is the owner.

The same builder is also erecting a two-story office and apartment building at 410 Kaighn avenue. This building will be of brick, with a copper front. Both the offices and the two apartments will be equipped with the latest conveniences.

Two weeks ago Levy completed an operation of eight houses at 632-646 Van Hook street. The dwellings, which have six rooms and a porch with all modern conveniences, are all occupied.

Levy is now completing an extensive alteration job on a store property at 528-30 North Third street, which will cost $5,000.

Levy is now seeking a building job in Woodbury, which will keep him busy for a long time to come, if he lands the contract, which is very likely. He is also doing extensive repair and alteration work in stores, offices and homes in and around Camden. During the past few months he has rebuilt several store fronts for local establishments.

The business outlook for the new year is excellent says Levy, who had a good year in 1927. Levy, who has been in business here since 1911, has done work throughout South Jersey.

Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee

Camden Courier-Post —

Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee - Camden Courier-Post, October 27, 1936 Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee - Camden Courier-Post, October 27, 1936

Intended Victim, 66, Chases Youths After Foiling Holdup

An attempt of two youths to hold up Francis Drury, 66, of 826 York street, last night was frustrated when the intended victim threatened to “pull a gun.”

Drury told detectives he was walking on Eighth street, between vine [sic] and State, when the two youths approached him from behind. One of them touched Drury on the shoulder as the other extended a hand in which appeared a shiny object, like a revolver.

Drury said he drew away from the youths and shouted defiance.

“I can play at that game too,” Drury said he shouted, as he reached toward his pocket in a gesture to draw a weapon.

The youths withdrew a short distance from their intended victim and shouted epithets, Drury said. When he started toward them the two fled around a corner, the man said.

Detectives Thomas Murphy and Gus Fortune began an investigation and scoured the neighborhood with the assistance of police in radio cars, but failed to find the youths.

Drury was taken to the rogue’s gallery but he was unable to identify any photographs. He said both were swarthy complexioned, and approximately five feet five inches tall. One wore a light felt hat and a dark overcoat and the other was attired in dark hat and coat.

Harry Carle

Camden Courier-Post —

Harry Carle - Camden Courier-Post, October 22, 1937

After an illness of several months Harry Carle, 54, of Eighth and Linden streets, died yesterday. He is survived by his widow, Bertha Stein Carle; two brothers, Patrolman Frank Carle and William Carle, and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Bennett, Mrs. James Daly, Mrs. Anson Kelly and Mrs. Rose Martin. The funeral will be held at 8.30 a. m., Monday at 521 State street. High mass will be held at 9.30 a. m., at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Raid Rhone Ordered Costs Barman $100

Camden Evening Courier —

Raid Rhone Ordered Costs Barman $100 - Camden Evening Courier, December 8, 1930 Raid Rhone Ordered Costs Barman $100 - Camden Evening Courier, December 8, 1930 Raid Rhone Ordered Costs Barman $100 - Camden Evening Courier, December 8, 1930

Spruce Street Saloon Visited by Cop for Violation of Sunday Curfew

Arrested in a raid ordered by Dr. David S. Rhone, director of public safety, Daniel McGettigan, 60, was fined $100 in police court today.

McGettigan said he was bartender of a saloon at 783 Spruce street, raided last night, after Dr. Rhone found it open in violation of the “Sunday-closing” order.

Police Judge Pancoast ordered a warrant issued for the arrest of a man named “John McCauley,” of Pine street, after McGettigan said McCauley owned the place.

Two other men arrested in the raid, which was made shortly before midnight Sunday night, failed to appear in court and forfeited $10 security each. They gave their names and addresses last night as Jack Sands, 31, of 915 Spring Garden street, and Harry Hertsch, 47, of 5400 North Fairhill street, both of Philadelphia.

Policeman William Kiker said he was on his way to Second District police headquarters at 11:35 a. m. to start work on the midnight to 8 a. m. shift when he met Dr. Rhone at Ninth and Cherry streets.

“Dr. Rhone told me the saloon at 783 Spruce street was open and told me to close it,” Kiker related. “I saw 20 persons drinking in the back room. When I went to the telephone in the saloon to call headquarters for a patrol wagon I found the phone out of order. I had to go to Eighth and Walnut streets to telephone and when I returned all had fled except Sands and Hertsch. I found McGettigan in bed upstairs.”

McGettigan testified he hadn’t felt well yesterday and went to bed at 2 p. m.

Two automobiles found outside the place were impounded by the police. One bore the Pennsylvania license 23U38 and is said by the police to belong to William Walker, 901 North Moss street, Philadelphia. The other, with Pennsylvania license number B717 belongs to McCauley, according to Kiker. Kiker said he saw McCauley jump out of it and run after the raid.

John H. Carmany Dead in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

John H. Carmany Dead in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910 John H. Carmany Dead in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910 John H. Carmany Dead in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910 John H. Carmany Dead in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910 John H. Carmany Dead in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 17, 1910

Was a Prominent Member of City Council and Well-Known in Industrial and Lodge Circles

Death yesterday made another call on Camden’s official family. Councilman John Carmany expired at his home, 772 Pine street, after a three weeks’ siege with Bright’s disease. As a member of the Water Committee of City Council, Mr. Carmany was intimately associated with Chief Robert Hollingsworth, whose death occurred just a week ago yesterday. He had served seven years in the city law-making body and there yet remained another year of his fourth consecutive term as one of the representatives of the Seventh ward. Before being elected to Council, Mr. Carmany was a member of the Board of Education for several years, and in both capacities he was attentive and painstaking.

Succeeding his father in the ownership of the Wissahickon Dye Works, at Eighth and Cherry streets, Mr. Carmany two years ago moved his plant to a new building he erected at Eleventh and Pine streets. He was also engaged as a cotton broker on quite an extensive scale. Born in Lebanon county, Pa., 51 years ago, Mr. Carmany came to Camden at the age of 14 and had since resided there. He was a member of Philadelphia Lodge No. 9, F. and A. M.; Camden Elks, Moose, Seventh Ward Republican Club and Camp No. 50, P. O. S. of A., of Roxborough, Pa. He is survived by a widow and three children, one of whom is Mrs. Howard Justice.

President of City Council Hewitt last night named Messrs. Broome, Gordon, Read, Francis, De Unger and Kensinger as a committee to make arrangements for the city officials to attend the funeral, which takes place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The committee held a meeting at the City Hall last night.

JOHN H. CARMANY

Prominent member of Camden City Council who died yesterday

Raid on a Policy Shop.

Camden Post —

Raid on a Policy Shop. - Camden Post, May 17, 1886

Mayor Pratt, through Chief of Police Franks, instructed his officers on Saturday to report every place in the city where it was thought that policy dealing was carried on, and the result was that during the afternoon Officers Kelly and Pedrick made a raid on a policy shop run by William Smith, alias “Policy Bill,” at 14 south Eighth street, and captured Smith, Francis Geist, John James and David Hopewell, besides all the paraphernalia necessary to run a first-class policy shop. They were escorted to the City Hall where Mayor Pratt held Smith in $500 bail, he waiving a hearing, and Geist, James and Hopewell were held in their own recognizance as witnesses. Smith, it is claimed, was doing business for Philadelphia backers and was already under indictment for policy dealing.

The complainant against Smith was a Mrs. Bechel, who made a hit of $15 which she says Smith refused to pay.

Jottings from South Camden

Camden Daily Courier —

Jottings from South Camden - Camden Daily Courier, December 24, 1906

Budget of Chat from the Lower Section of the City

PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST

George Staib, of 1308 Broadway, who recently underwent a delicate operation, is recovering in the Jefferson Hospital.

The William M. Dilmore Club will hold its annual election of officers on Thursday night at its headquarters, Fourth and Kaighn avenue.

The business men of Eighth street, between Line and Kaighn avenue, have donated $50, which will be used as prizes for the New Year associations which pass that way.

Thursday night the Fireside New Year Association will parade over the following route to advertise its ball, which takes place Friday night at Turner Hall: Form on Kaighn avenue, right r[?]ting on Third, to Pine, to Second, to Chestnut, to Front, to Kaighn avenue, to Broadway, to Federal, to Second, to State, to Fourth, to Market, to Second, to Federal, to Haddon avenue, to Benson, to Sixth, to Kaighn avenue, to Broadway, to Walnut, to Fifth, to Spruce, to Fourth, to Kaighn avenue.

Eli Hunt, son of Constable James Hunt, is home to spend the holidays with his parents. He is a member of the crew of the battleship Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert James yesterday had a Christmas family reunion at their home on Broadway. About forty persons participated in the event, which was pronounced by all as an occasion long to be remembered.

Mrs. Matthew Acker, of 806 Pine street, is recovering from an illness of several days.

William Daly, of the battleship Virginia, is home on a furlough for the Christmas holidays.

Kaighn avenue and Broadway business men say they never had such a rush as that of Saturday night. Everyone seemed to be anxious to lay in a store of food and gifts. All sorts of stores were, in many instances, almost depleted of stock. This morning there was comparatively little poultry to be had. Christmas trees and greens had disappeared, too, for on Saturday everything in this line was toted off by men, women and children. All of which shows this era of prosperity is being enjoyed to the limit.

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

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The Origin of St. Joseph’s Parish—Continued

spire, completed in 1888 under Dean Fitzimmons, and is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.

As there was no Catholic cemetery nearer than Gloucester or Philadelphia in 1863, Father Byrne set about obtaining one. He found a plot of approximately 9 acres at the junction of Westfield Avenue and Federal Street, which he purchased from William B. Cooper. This plot became St. Patrick’s cemetery, the eastern end of which is now the site of St. Joseph’s Church, School, and Rectory.

A considerable number of German immigrants in Camden necessitated the erection of a German parish, which took place under Father Thurnes in 1867. The property of the Second Baptist Church at Fourth and Division Streets was secured, and became the Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul, May 3, 1867. The church now known as Sts. Peter and Paul Church, on the corner of Spruce and St. John Streets was erected in 1888. The building at Fourth and Division was taken over in 1903 by the Italian Catholics when Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish began. St. Peter’s parish in Merchantville also began in 1903.

In 1872 a wooden mission church was put up at Eighth and Van Hook Streets to accommodate the Catholics of South Camden. This was the beginning of the Sacred Heart parish, though the parish

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Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack

Camden Courier-Post —

Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939 Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack - Camden Courier-Post, September 16, 1939

Police Head Succumbs During Sleep While Suffering From Cold

MEMBER OF FORCE IN CAMDEN 27 YEARS

Chief of Police Arthur Colsey, veteran of 27 years in the department, died of a heart attack in his sleep at his home, 2937 Stevens street, last night. He was 67.

Apparently in good health except for a slight cold, Chief Colsey left his office in City Hall at noon yesterday, telling his assistants he was going home “to nurse the cold.”

Shortly after 5 p. m., Chief Colsey asked his son, Arthur, Jr., to take Mrs. Colsey on a shopping trip. When they returned two hours later, they found him dead on a couch. The son said his father told him he was going to take a nap before he went to a doctor’s office to receive treatment for the cold.

Chief Colsey was a Camden merchant before entering the police department. For years he was active in the Republican party. He was highly respected by all men in the department. The chief was quiet in manner and the excitement pertaining to strikes in the city a few years ago found him calm in the most delicate situations.

Born in Kidderminster, England, in December, 1872, he came to this country when 17. He was in the department store business with his brothers at Ninth and Market streets for years. He served in the old City Council from 1907 to 1911 from the Second ward. At that time he lived at Eighth and Linden streets.

Joined Force in 1912

Colsey was appointed a patrolman by former Mayor Charles H. Ellis on March 13, 1912, while Elisha A. Gravenor was chief. After several months as a street patrolman he was assigned to the First District patrol wagon. Then he was made a district detective. Next he was promoted to a full ranking detective under Detective Chief William Schregler.

After being appointed a detective he was assigned as a plainclothesman and secretary to Mayor Ellis. He served in this capacity seven years. In 1923 he was appointed chief clerk of the police department with the rank of captain.

In 1924 he was made chief of the vice squad, which made 380 raids for prohibition law violations. The squad also assisted the federal authorities in 180 more liquor raids and participated in 54 raids on disorderly houses and 38 gambling places.

In 1927 the City Commission abolished the rank of captain in the department and Colsey remained as chief clerk without the title. The rank of captain was restored to him by the City Commission in 1932 by motion of Commissioner David S. Rhone.

When former Chief John W. Golden retired on a pension on June 11, 1934, Colsey was named acting chief by Mayor Roy R. Stewart. He was named permanent chief on August 30, 1934, by Mayor Stewart. At the same time John H. Lennox was named permanent chief of the fire department.

During the absence of City Commissioner Mary W. Kobus, director of public safety, Chief Colsey was acting director.

Colsey was one of the most popular men who served as chief, both in his department and in civic and political circles. After he was made a full ranking captain in 1932 a series of testimonial dinners were given by the East End Republican League, Twelfth Ward Republican Club and Eleventh Ward Republican Clubs. He was boomed for chief at each of the dinners. Another testimonial was given when he was acting chief by the Camden Police and Firemen’s Association.

In February, 1931, his appointment as chief was urged to succeed Chief Lewis H. Stehr but Golden was named.

While a resident of North Camden he served as president of the Second Ward Republican Club. He was president of the Twelfth Ward Republican Club in 1932.

Prominent Lodgeman

Chief Colsey was a thirty-second degree Mason, being a member of Trimble Lodge, No. 117, Free and Accepted Masons; Crescent Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Camden Forest, No. 5, Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He also was a member Camden Lodge, No. 293, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Camden Lodge, No. 111, Loyal Order of Moose; Camden Aerie, No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles; Sons of St. George, Foresters of America, Improved Order of Red Men, Camden Local, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association; International Police Chiefs’ Association, New Jersey State Police Chiefs’ Association, Camden Police and Fire Association, and the Camden County Republican Association.

Coroner Ernest Larossa issued the death certificate due to a heart ailment.

The funeral will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday with burial in Arlington Cemetery. Other arrangements have not been completed. The body will be on view from 7 to 9 p. m., Tuesday at the home.

The chief is survived by his widow, Lillie; a brother, Thomas Colsey, a merchant and ranking officer of the Loyal Order of Moose; and two grandchildren, Arthur Colsey, 3rd., and Lillian Colsey. The grandson, a student at Western Maryland College, was notified last night of his grandfather’s death and left immediately for Camden.

Mrs. Smith Attempts Suicide

Camden Post —

Mrs. Smith Attempts Suicide - Camden Post, June 29, 1887

Despondent at Being Held to Bail at Court For Policy Dealing.

Mrs. Harriet Smith, wife of the late William or “Policy Bill” Smith, attempted suicide last night about 9.30 at her residence, 14 South Eighth street.

She went to Lehman’s drug store, Eighth and Market streets, and purchased a vial containing laudanum. A few minutes after she got home from the druggist’s groans were heard coming from her apartments. Officer Pedrick went into the house when Mrs. Smith told him that she had taken laudanum. Dr. Strock was called in and administered emetics, and she is now out of danger.

Mrs. Smith’s house a short time since was raided, and she furnished bail for her appearance at the October term of Court. Since that time she has had no way of supporting herself and six small children.

Camden Hebrews to Have Synagogue

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Hebrews to Have Synagogue - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 19, 1903

Camden Hebrews have purchased the church building at the southeast corner of Eighth and Sycamore streets, which will hereafter be used as a synagogue. The congregation of the Sons of Israel bought the property for $2500.

Tried to Burn Synagogue

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Tried to Burn Synagogue - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 28, 1904

Unknown Person Threw Lighted Paper Among Shavings

The Camden police are investigating a story to the effect that an attempt was made recently to burn the Jewish Synagogue at Eighth and Sycamore streets. The synagogue is a one-story structure now undergoing repairs.

According to Rabbi Shane, some one deliberately threw a lighted roll of paper through the window among a pile of shavings while he was conducting services. He extinguished the fire with little difficulty.

Camden Hebrews’ Memorial Service

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Hebrews’ Memorial Service - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 5, 1905

Camden Hebrews yesterday held memorial services for the murdered Jews at the Synagogue Sons of Israel, Eighth and Sycamore streets. Addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Gordon, of Philadelphia, and William Fox. Subscriptions were given amounting to $56.91, which makes the local fund over $700.

Rabbi Chosen for Sons of Israel

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Rabbi Chosen for Sons of Israel - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 24, 1910

Isaac Minsky, of Newark, has been chosen rabbi of the Congregation of the Sons of Israel, whose synagogue is at Eighth and Sycamore streets.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 10, 1910

It is estimated that the various reforms instituted since the incumbency of Street Commissioner Sayre will save the city at least $5000.

Falling into a vat of molten lead and nitric acid, Elmer Wright, 30 years old, of 1639 Broadway, was severely burned about the back yesterday. He was taken home.

By the breaking of machinery in a worsted mill, Lillian Ganders, 23 years old, had her forehead split open almost its full width yesterday. The wound was treated at the Cooper Hospital.

The Kasson Mica Company was incorporated yesterday with a capital of $50,000, the incorporators being A. R. Kasson, H. Raymond Staley and Wilfred B. Wolcott, of Camden.

On opening the Synagogue Sons of Israel, at Eighth and Sycamore streets yesterday morning, it was discovered that two valuable silver cups had been stolen.

Attachment Against Pews in Synagogue

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Attachment Against Pews in Synagogue - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1912

One of the most peculiar attachments ever executed by the Sheriff’s office in Camden was that against two pews in the Synagogue Sons of Israel, Eighth and Sycamore streets, by Deputy Sheriff Pitman yesterday. It was at the suit of Solomon Lewis against Joseph and Bertha Leitner, both of whom have left Camden.

Some time since Leitner became financially involved with the result that proceedings in bankruptcy were instituted against him. Lewis was one of his creditors and to secure some of the assets he began looking around. He learned that seat No. 7 in the ladies’ gallery and seat No. 12, on the first floor in the synagogue belonged to the Leitners. Then, considering these as among the visible assets, Lewis secured the writ of attachment.

Camden Hebrews to Celebrate

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Hebrews to Celebrate - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 27, 1904

Camden Hebrews will have a big time to-morrow afternoon at the reopening of the synagogue of the Congregation of the Sons of Israel at Eighth and Sycamore streets. Several prominent rabbis from Philadelphia, Mayor Nowrey and others will make addresses. Progress Lodge, Knights of Joseph; Hebrew Sunday school, Young Hebrew Zionists and the Hebrew Educational Society will attend in a body.

Synagogue Dedicated

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Synagogue Dedicated - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 29, 1904

Camden Hebrews in a New House of Worship

The new synagogue of the Congregation of the Sons of Israel, Eighth and Sycamore streets, Camden, was dedicated yesterday by Camden and Philadelphia Hebrews. Mayor Nowrey made an address, referring to the patriotism and general good conduct of the Hebrews.

“What a great sensation it would be,” said he, “if a Russian official, presiding over a city, should appear on a platform and speak words of encouragement at the dedication of a Jewish synagogue. But things are different in this broad land of ours.”

Addresses were also made by Rabbis Levinthal, Eshler and Grossman, of Philadelphia. Many Jewish societies were in attendance.

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