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Arch Street

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Arch Street

Phil Cohen

Arch Street lays between Federal and Market Street in downtown Camden. At one time the street ran from Delaware Avenue through to North 5th Street, and the street was a well known thoroughfare. Over the years various projects have encroached on Arch Street; if you weren’t looking, you would never know it was there… or ever had been.

Arch Street at one time had the Collings Carriage Company, which became the Campbell Soup Company garage, Camden Commercial College, and several other businesses. There were three well known bars, Oetzel’s Saloon, the Arch Cafe, and the Genova Cafe. The Cooperson Brothers auto body shop had one of their buildings on Arch Street as well.

Probably the most notable building to sit on Arch Street was the old Camden Fire Department building at 5th and Arch Street. The Masonic Temple sat on 4th Street, just off of Arch for many years, until it was razed to make way for the Camden Fire Department’s administration building.

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5th Street Looking East From Arch Street

The Parkade Building —

5th Street looking east from Arch Street, showing the Parkade Building, October 2003

5th Street looking east from Arch Street — The Parkade Building, October 2003.

Dan McConnell's Scrapbook

Camden Courier-Post —

A lunch wagon stood for many years at the Arch Street “triangle.” Read about it and other Camden memories from long-time Camden Courier-Post reporter and columnist Dan McConnell.

Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - Camden Courier-Post - June 7, 1939 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 1 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 2 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 3 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 4 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 5 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 6 Dan McConnell's Scrapbook - June 7, 1939 - page 7

MAJESTIC in the splendor of its architecture of the early 1900’s, the old Court House seems overshadowed by the more ornate new City Hall-Court House.

Hallowed with memories the old building was our stamping ground for well nigh 14 years as a courts reporter.

Many beloved friends who were part of the old county seat are gone and others have taken their places. Nevertheless the old place has gone through transitory changes.

The old Chancery court room where the beloved Vice Chancellor Edmund B. Leaming presided many years is no longer a tribunal of equity. It has been taken over by a government agency.

County agencies are located in the former Circuit Court room, where Justice Donges, then a Circuit Court judge, held court. John Sweeney was the sergeant-at-arms more than a decade. No newspaperman ever held a more loyal friend. The court house seems to stand without genial Ed Holloway and the venerable Joe Burt, for many years its custodian. The little office on the Broadway side was a sort of political melting pot. More than one candidate for office was built-up in that room.

Few of the regular visitors failed to drop in to pay their respects to Burt or Holloway.

The Criminal Court room on the second floor hasn’t changed much. Within its portals this reporter was present when the death sentence was passed on several defendants. The spirit of the revered Supreme Court Justice Frank S. Katzenbach seems to be present there. At least we get that feeling when visiting the court room.

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BUCK LAI

Fellow scriveners are not prone to lush over the writings of each other but this humble narrator salutes Tom Ryan, Courier-Post sports editor for his feature yarn about an old friend, William “Buck” Lai, one of the original members of the great Chinese-Hawaiian base ball team of long standing.

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JUST THINKIN’

Those old Temple Theatre press agent days…When Dr. Leopold Stokowski and his Philadelphia orchestra gave weekly programs at the vintage playhouse…How “Stoky” hated the adulations of music lovers who waited at the stage door…And the illustrious stage leader and his first wife, the lovely Olga Samaroff, Fred Falkner, the house manager, and his wife, ducking out the Market street stage door…And walking to the old Federal Street ferries…

McLaughlin’s drug store at Second and Market streets. Those ambrosian ice cream sodas…And you bought your best girl’s candy at the same place. The aroma that emanated from the coffee and tea-shop operated by that quaint old gentleman…the late Oscar Lawless…

Our first ride in Bob Schroeder’s first Maxwell…The time when the revered Walt Lee and yours truly defied the edict of David Baird, Sr., South Jersey political boss…Running Bob for coroner and winning the election over Dr. William H. Price. Three years later all three of us trying to elect “Doc” to the same job.

10 luscious bivalves in your oyster stew…All for 15 cents. The lunch wagon that stood for years on the triangle at Federal, Arch and Hudson streets…Those Western sandwiches…A little onion, please!

Camden’s first traffic cops…Charley Hose and Jules Bosch…At Broadway and Federal street. Dick Cornog and Deak Johnson…Haddon and Kaighn avenue…Camden’s speed limit…15 miles an hour.

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CISSY LOFTUS

That grand old trouper from the London musical halls staging one of the most remarkable of comebacks and winning new friends and bringing many joys to old admirers who remember her for sterling performances at Keith’s in Philadelphia. No singer could ever put over in better style that great hit of a decade ago, “Waiting at the Church.” Bless you, Cissy Loftus.

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FIRST NIGHTERS

Perhaps there are other among the old Keith’s first row first nighters who are hoping vaudeville will come back. What say you Chief Jimmy Long, Charley Astermuhl, David Baird, Jr., et al.? Suggesting an old timers reunion at Keith’s with such glorious artists as beloved Sophie Tucker, the incomparable Fanny Brice, the hilariously ludricrous Charley Grapewin, W. C. Fields in his old juggling act; Joe Santley and Ivy Sawyer, the Avon Comedy Four, Bobby Heath and his Twenty Melody Monarchs, Fred and Adele Astair, Donald Brian, Rae Samuels and Harry Jordan greeting his old patrons and friends in the lobby. You get that way when you’re past forty.

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MEMORY TEST

Wondering how many readers can spot the locations of those grain-painted drinking fountains established by old City Council many years ago. The municipal drinking places where man, horse and dogs could quaff the cool city water on sultry Summer days. One was located at the southwest corner of Third and Market streets. Others were situated at…

Federal and Arch Streets

Federal and Arch Streets from Broadway and Federal Street, Camden NJ - postcard circa 1905 Federal and Arch Streets, from Broadway and Federal Street, Camden NJ - postcard circa 1905

“Federal and Arch Streets, from Broadway & Federal Street, Camden NJ”

These postcards date from about 1905. Arch Street is the right fork, visible in the background of the two postcards. On the left, in both cards, the Munger & Long Department Store, known as J.C. Penney’s from the 1930s through the 1960s. To the right, the Camden County Courthouse, which stood from 1904 through the early 1950s.

Front Street and Arch Street

Front and Arch Streets - Merritt and Company, 1900s-1910s

Front and Arch Streets — Merritt & Company, 1900s–1910s.

For Wm Loughridge
Catasauqua
Pa.

FROM
MERRITT & COMPANY,
FRONT AND ARCH STREETS, - CAMDEN, N. J.
IRON AND WIRE WORKS,
EXPANDED METAL

Form 31-10-08. 5M.

Northwest Corner of Front and Arch Streets - Knowles and Anderson canners 1880-1885, Anderson Preserving Company 1885-1901, Anderson Food Company 1902-1907

Northwest Corner of Front and Arch Streets.

1880–1885: Knowles & Anderson, canners and preservers (William H. Knowles & Abraham Anderson)

1885–1901: Anderson Preserving Company (Abraham Anderson, President)

1902–1907: Anderson Food Company (John T. Cox, President)

Southeast Corner of Front and Arch Streets - Collings Carriage Company, January 31, 1928

Southeast Corner of Front and Arch Streets — Collings Carriage Company, January 31, 1928.

100 Block of Arch Street

100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants

100-124 Arch Street

100-124 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Campbell Soup Co. garage

101 Arch Street

101 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1897George Geis
1924Jacob Maurer bar
1947gone

107 Arch Street

107 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887William Vansant
1924Lambert & Todd Machine Co
1947gone
1947Gone

120 Arch Street

120 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Camden Carpet Cleaning Works
1947gone

123 Arch Street

123 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878John Hertlein

126 Arch Street

126 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913Maggie O'Neill
1924Samuel Lawson
1947gone

128 Arch Street

128 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Katherine Foster
1947gone

130 Arch Street

130 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Annie H. Hampton grocery

132 Arch Street

132 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Margaret Davis
1947gone

134 Arch Street

134 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Edward Engel
1924Katherine Skillman
1947gone

136 Arch Street

136 Arch Street — 100 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885–1888John Geist
1890–1897Wilhelmina Geist
1904Andreas Ming
1918–1919George Bowman
1924Rebecca Bowman
1936–1943Cesar Capriotti
1947gone
1892Michael Devinney & Family
1892Michael & Emma Devinney (rented lodgings at Wilhelmina Geist's saloon)

100–124 Arch Street — 1947: Campbell Soup Co. garage.

101 Arch Street - George Geis saloon - Philadelphia Inquirer - May 4, 1897

Geis (death notice)

101 Arch Street — 1890s–1897: George Geis, saloon. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 4, 1897. 1924: Jacob Maurer, bar. 1947: gone.

GEIS.—On the morning of the 3d instant, George Geis, beloved husband of Maria Dora Geis, aged 57 years, 1 month and 25 days. The relatives and friends of the family, also the members of Veteran and Krieger D. A. Post No. 3; Badisler Unterst-Verein; Hohenstaufen Unterst-Verein, No. 1; Social Arbeiter Unterst-Verein, No. 4; Bayelsher Volksfest Verein; Camden Maennerchor, and all other societies of which he was a member, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday morning, May 6, 1897, at 8 o’clock, from his late residence, northeast corner Front and Arch streets, Camden, N. J. High mass at St. Peter’s Church, Philadelphia, at 10 o’clock. Interment at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

107 Arch Street - Lambert and Todd Machine Co. - Camden Courier-Post Ad, March 12, 1930

107 Arch Street — 1887: William Vansant (Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887); William Chew. Camden Courier-Post Ad, March 12, 1930: Lambert & Todd Machine Co. 1947: gone.

Lambert & Todd Machine Co. (advertisement)

Special Machinery Built to Order. We have splendid facilities for producing special machinery of all kinds and we are prepared to guarantee satisfaction both as regards workmanship and price. We have foundry facilities and an up-to-date machine shop. Send us blueprints and give us an opportunity to quote you price. We can save you money. Lambert & Todd Machine Co., Camden, N. J.

110-118 Arch Street - William J. Myles Transportation Company, 1930s-1940s

110–118 Arch Street — 1930s–1940s: William J. Myles Transportation Company, William J. Myles, owner. 120 Arch: 1924: Camden Carpet Cleaning Works; 1947: gone.

123 Arch Street — 1878: John Hertlein. Camden Post, January 29, 1878.

124 Arch Street — 1880: George Morgan.

126 Arch Street - Maggie O'Neill - Philadelphia Inquirer July 28, 1913 - Wright E. Cox

126 Arch Street — 1913: Maggie O’Neill. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 28, 1913.

Wright E. Cox – O. Glen Stackhouse – Morris J. Steelman – Thomas Barker – Harry Spease – Emma Spease – Rosie Minger – Emma Barker – Elsie Stevenson. 1924: Samuel Lawson. 1947: gone.

128 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. Katherine Foster. 1947: gone.

130 Arch Street — 1924: Annie H. Hampton, grocery.

132 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. Margaret Davis. 1947: gone.

134 Arch Street — 1924: Katherine Skillman. 1947: gone.

134 Arch Street - Edward Engel - Philadelphia Inquirer September 8, 1915

134 Arch Street — 1915: Edward Engel. Philadelphia Inquirer, September 8, 1915.

However, there have been a number of instances in which autoists have failed to give evidence of even the first principles of humanity, it is declared. There was a demonstration of this yesterday when Eugene Engel, aged 50 years, of 134 Arch street, was struck by a machine at Second and Market streets. Engle was left lying in the street. An examination at Cooper Hospital showed the man had a broken leg and other injuries of a serious character.

136 Arch Street — 1885–1888: John Geist, saloon. 1890–1897: Wilhelmina Geist, saloon. 1892: Michael Devinney & Family (Michael & Emma Devinney, rented lodgings at Wilhelmina Geist’s saloon). 1904: Andreas Ming, saloon. 1918–1919: George Bowman, saloon. 1924: Rebecca Bowman, saloon. 1936–1943: Cesar Capriotti. 1947: gone.

Malt License

Camden Post —

Malt License - Camden Post, January 29, 1878

The Court of Common Pleas yesterday granted licenses to sell malt drinks, to John Beck, 306 Federal; Henry Garren, 27 South 4th; Andrew Sheddinger, 344 Spruce and Wm. G. Zimmerman; refused to Charles Horner, 313 Federal; Charles B. Hale, 417 Market; John M. Hertlein, 123 Arch; Herman Kuhle, 10th and Carpenter; John Lock, 325 Spruce and Adam Rumpf, 329 Arch street. Jacob Lawrence of Stockton township was licensed. Wm. Geands application, 12th and Federal, was deferred till Saturday.

Cases Treated at the Homeopathic

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Cases Treated at the Homeopathic - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 28, 1913

Claiming that he was banged brutally i nthe [sic] mouth wiht [sic] a pair of the barbaric bludgeon, brass knuckles, Wilson James, aged 61 years, of 912 South Third street, had badly lacerated lips dressed at W. J. Homoeopathic Hospital on Saturday night.

Additional cases cared for since late on Saturday afternoon are as follows:

Maggie O’Neil, aged 42 years, of 126 Arch street, ran needle in right thumb and fell against a door, causing contusions of right leg.

John Yeager, aged 32 years, of 1112 Line street, fell from a wheel and sustained contusions of left shoulder.

Charles MacFarlane, aged 62 years, of 1034 South Fourth street, plank fell on him and lacerated scalp.

200 Block of Arch Street

200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants

200 Arch Street

200 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Joeph Goldenberg

201 Arch Street

201 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924August A. Fuehren
1924Carl Fuehren
1947gone

205 Arch Street

205 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Margaret McVey
1947gone

206 Arch Street

206 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913–1960sJoseph Genovese & Family

207 Arch Street

207 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878 Ralph B. Montgomery & Family
1878Ralph B. & Julia Montgomery
1878Ralph Bradford Montgomery
1924Mary E. Burkett
1947gone

208 Arch Street

208 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924George F. Barry
1947vacant

209 Arch Street

209 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Ivy Garwood
1947gone

210-216 Arch Street

210-216 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1947Town Garage
1955South Jersey Metal Inc1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone
1920s–1930sGeorge Schatz

214 Arch Street

214 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898 George Osler
1924Ivy Garwood
1947gone

216 Arch Street

216 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Robert Crossin
1924John Conway harnessmaker

217 Arch Street

217 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888Joseph Wilson & Family
1888Joseph & Martha E. Wilson
1888Joseph Willard WIlson
1888Mrs. Emma Estlow & Family

218 Arch Street

218 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907–1919 Harry Miller & Family (Camden Police Department)
1907–1919Harry & Mary C. Miller
1907–1919H. Jarrett Miller
1907–1919Charles H. Miller
1907–1919George O. Miller
1924Mrs. Clara Burroughs
1924–1952Mrs. Dorothea A. Frye (boardinghouse)
1964Mrs. Dorothea Burnett & Family
1964Jennie Hewitt

220 Arch Street

220 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1888Henry C. "Harry" Grosscup
1902–1903James Taylor & Family
1902–1903James & Selena Taylor
1924North Camden garage
1947Stradling's Auto Radiator Shop

222 Arch Street

222 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Linwood Dunham
1947gone
1877henry c. "harry" Grosscup

223 Arch Street

223 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893Amos GAunt
1893Moses Gaunt
1924Harry Hinchman carpenter
1947gone

224 Arch Street

224 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878Robert M. Coffman Sr. & Family
1878Robert M. & Amelia Coffman
1878Robert M. Coffman Jr.
1878May Coffman
1878Gertrude Coffman
1878Richard Coffman
1878Harry Coffman
1878John Coffman
1886William J. Titus (ferryboat BALTIC)
1947gone

225 Arch Street

225 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Vacant
1947gone

226 Arch Street

226 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Arch Street Garage
1947gone

228 Arch Street

228 Arch Street — 200 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Edward S. Angeroth

200 Arch Street — 1924: Joseph Goldenberg, pocket billiards. 1947–1978: Arch Cafe, Cesar Capriotti.

201 Arch Street — 1924: August A. Fuehren, bar; Carl Fuehren. 1947: gone.

205 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. Margaret McVey. 1947: gone.

206 Arch Street — 1884: Joseph Maxwell.

206 Arch Street - Joseph Genovese and Family - circa 1917 206 Arch Street - Joseph Genovese Family - Camden Courier-Post December 28, 1938

Women Democrats End Card Party Series

Members of the Camden County Women’s Democratic Club will hold their final monthly card party tomorrow evening at their headquarters, 543 Washington street. Games will start at 8:30 o’clock with tables placed for bridge, 500 and pinochle. Mrs. Anna Morris is chairman on arrangements for tomorrow’s affair. — Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1932

Miss Genovese Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Genovese, of 206 Arch street, this city, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rita Dolores Genovese, to James E. Wright, who makes his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Annie P. Wright, of 543 Washington street. Mr. Wright is the son of Earl E. Wright, of Stratford. — Camden Courier-Post, December 28, 1938

206 Arch Street — 1913–mid-1960s: Joseph Genovese & Family. Camden Courier-Post, December 28, 1938.

James D. Wright – Earl E. Wright – Annie P. Wright – Rita D. Genovese – Washington Street.

Joseph Genovese immigrated from Italy first residing in Mays Landing with his uncle. His wife Mary also immigrated. The photo is of him standing outside his barber shop holding his daughter Angie, circa 1917. Mary Genovese passed in the late 50s and he sold the house in mid-60s, buying a home in Merchantville. Joseph Genovese fathered 10 girls, never owned a car and in his later years worked as a security guard at Campbell Soup which was directly across the street from his barber shop and home. — Jim Wright, February 2019.

207 Arch Street — 1878: Ralph B. Montgomery & Family (Ralph B. & Julia Montgomery, Ralph Bradford Montgomery). 1924: Mary E. Burkett. 1947: gone.

208 Arch Street — 1924: George F. Barry. 1947: vacant.

209 Arch Street — 1924: Ivy Garwood. 1947: gone.

210–214 Arch Street — 1910s–1920s: Israel & Lena Schatz; Herman Schatz – George Schatz – Benjamin Schatz – Kate Schatz – Sarah Schatz – Philip Schatz – Jacob Schatz.

210–216 Arch Street — 1920s–1930s: George’s auto repairs, George Schatz. October 30, 1931; June 1 & June 9, 1932; February 4, 1933; August 2, 1933; February 20, 1936.

1947: Town Garage. 1955: South Jersey Metal Inc. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

HAVE YOUR HEADLIGHTS, BRAKES AND WHEEL ALLIGNMENT [sic] TESTED ON SAFETY LANE AT

George's Garage
210 Arch St. Phone Camden 7290

210-216 Arch Street - George's Garage ad - Camden Courier-Post June 1932

HAVE YOUR HEADLIGHTS, BRAKES AND WHEEL ALLIGNMENT [sic] TESTED ON SAFETY LANE AT

George's Garage
210 Arch St. Phone Camden 7290

210-216 Arch Street - George's auto repairs - February 4, 1933

George’s Auto Service advertisement, February 4, 1933.

BRAKES
ADJUSTED
$1
Fords, Chevrolets, Plymouths
2-Shoe Bendix Hydraulic or Huck ................
Others Proportionate
FREE—Drive over our "Safety Lane" to test your Brakes and wheel alignment on our modern testers, free of charge.
GEORGE'S AUTO SERVICE
210-216 ARCH STREET
Phone Camden 3789

210-216 Arch Street - George's auto repairs - February 20, 1936

George’s Auto Service advertisement, February 20, 1936.

KEEP WARM and comfortable in Your Car

PERFECTION HEATERS
$1 Per Week As Low As $6.95 Quickly Installed

GEORGE'S AUTO SERVICE
210 Arch St., Camden

210-216 Arch Street - George's auto repairs - October 8, 1936

George’s Auto Service, 210–216 Arch Street, October 1936 (photograph).

210-216 Arch Street - South Jersey Metal Inc - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

South Jersey Metal Inc., 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

SOUTH JERSEY METAL INC
FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
BAR EQUIPMENT
210 Arch Camden ........ EMerson 5-5244

211–215 Arch Street — 1885–1892: J.H. White, Livery and Boarding Stables.

214 Arch Street — 1898: George Osler.

216 Arch Street - James Taylor and Family - Philadelphia Inquirer February 18, 1938 216 Arch Street - James Taylor and Family circa 1900 - Camden Courier-Post February 18, 1938 216 Arch Street - Robert Crossin - Philadelphia Inquirer September 12, 1906

216 Arch Street — 1900: James Taylor & Family; 1902–1903: James & Selena Taylor. James Taylor died after an accident in 1904. Selena Taylor joined him in February of 1938. Camden Courier-Post, February 18, 1938; Philadelphia Inquirer, February 18, 1938.

1906: Robert Crossin. Philadelphia Inquirer, September 12, 1906. 1924: John Conway, harnessmaker.

217 Arch Street — 1888: Joseph Willard Wilson (Joseph & Martha E. Wilson).

217 Arch Street - Mrs. Emma Estlow and Family - Philadelphia Inquirer January 8, 1914

Held for Felling Woman on Street

217 Arch Street — 1888: Mrs. Emma Estlow & Family. Philadelphia Inquirer, January 8, 1914. O. Glen Stackhouse – Thomas Lewis.

When Mrs. Emma Estlow, aged 60 years, of 217 Arch street, Camden, ran after her daughter to prevent her from going to Philadelphia, Thomas Lewis, a boarder, is alleged to have knocked her down. Lewis was held in $300 bail for court by Recorder Stackhouse. While the hearing was in progress the daughter made several attempts to speak in behalf of Lewis and was finally ejected from the courtroom.

218 Arch Street — 1907–1919: Harry Miller & Family (Camden Police Department; Harry & Mary C. Miller; H. Jarrett Miller; Charles H. Miller; George O. Miller). Camden Post-Telegram, August 7, 1911. Harry H. Franks – Hatch Circle, Ladies of the G.A.R.

1924–1952: Mrs. Dorothea A. Frye, boardinghouse; 1924: Mrs. Clara Burroughs. Camden Courier-Post, December 8, 1952.

1964: Mrs. Dorothea Burnett & Family; Jennie Hewitt. Camden Courier-Post, September 26, 1964.

The loss by death of Mrs. Susan B. Franks, widow of H. H. Franks, which occurred on Saturday, is mourned by not only her numerous friends, but members of Hatch Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., and Mt. Zion Lodge, Daughters of Rebecca, of which she was connected, also. The funeral will take place at 2 p. m. to-morrow from the residence of her nephew Harry Miller, 218 Arch street, interment to be made at Evergreen Cemetery. An opportunity will be given to view the remains this evening.

218 Arch Street - Harry Miller - Camden Police Department - Camden Post-Telegram August 7, 1911

The loss by death of Mrs. Susan B. Franks, widow of H. H. Franks, which occurred on Saturday, is mourned by not only her numerous friends, but members of Hatch Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., and Mt. Zion Lodge, Daughters of Rebecca, of which she was connected, also. The funeral will take place at 2 p. m. to-morrow from the residence of her nephew Harry Miller, 218 Arch street, interment to be made at Evergreen Cemetery. An opportunity will be given to view the remains this evening.

Camden Courier-Post, December 8, 1952.

Woman Fined $150 In Sale of Beer

Mrs. Dorothy Frye, of 218 Arch st., was fined $150 in Criminal Court today after Judge Naame found her guilty of violating state liquor laws.

A witness, John Steffany, of 736 Washington st., testified Mrs. Frye sold him beer last March 2 in the cellar of her home. Mrs. Frye denied selling the beer, testifying any beer or liquor on the premises was there for the use of boarders and was paid for by them.

218 Arch Street - Mrs. Dorothea A. Frye boardinghouse - Camden Courier-Post December 8, 1952

Woman Fined $150 In Sale of Beer

Mrs. Dorothy Frye, of 218 Arch st., was fined $150 in Criminal Court today after Judge Naame found her guilty of violating state liquor laws.

A witness, John Steffany, of 736 Washington st., testified Mrs. Frye sold him beer last March 2 in the cellar of her home. Mrs. Frye denied selling the beer, testifying any beer or liquor on the premises was there for the use of boarders and was paid for by them.

218 Arch Street - Mrs. Dorothea Burnett - Camden Courier-Post September 26, 1964

Camden Courier-Post, September 26, 1964.

Hurled Projectile Burns Girl, 13

A fire spewing projectile hurled through a window of a city home last night injured a 13-year-old Camden girl.

Jennie Hewitt of 218 Arch st. was treated at Cooper Hospital for second degree burns of the back after the object struck her and set her blouse on fire.

The girl's mother, Mrs. Dorothy Burnett, said she threw a jacket over her daughter to smother the flames. Mrs. Burnett said the incident occurred as Jennie was cleaning her rear bedroom. She told police there were about 15 children playing on a vacant lot on Federal st., which faces the second floor bedroom, when the mishap occurred.

220 Arch Street — 1878–1888: Henry C. “Harry” Grosscup. 1902–1903: James Taylor & Family. 1924: North Camden Garage. 1947: Stradling’s Auto Radiator Shop.

222 Arch Street — 1877: Henry C. “Harry” Grosscup. 1924: Linwood Dunham. 1947: gone.

223 Arch Street - Amos Gaunt - Moses Gaunt - Philadelphia Inquirer February 11, 1894

223 Arch Street — 1893: Amos Gaunt; Moses Gaunt. Philadelphia Inquirer, February 11, 1894. 1924: Harry Hinchman, carpenter. 1947: gone.

During a quarrel at their home, 223 Arch street, yesterday afternoon, Amos Gaunt stabbed his brother Moses in the leg with a dirk knife, and escaped to Philadelphia.

224 Arch Street — 1878: Robert M. Coffman Sr. & Family (Robert M. & Amelia Coffman; Robert M. Coffman Jr.; May, Gertrude, Richard, Harry, John Coffman).

224 Arch Street - William J. Titus - Ferryboat BALTIC - 1886

224 Arch Street — 1886: William J. Titus, Ferryboat BALTIC. 1947: gone.

William J. Titus, of No. 224 Arch street, engineer of the ferryboat Baltic, was severely injured internally yesterday by jumping from a moving train at Woodbury.

225 Arch Street — 1924: Vacant. 1947: gone.

226 Arch Street — 1924: Arch Street Garage. 1947: gone.

228 Arch Street - Edward S. Angeroth - Philadelphia Inquirer May 11, 1906

228 Arch Street — 1906: Edward S. Angeroth. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 11, 1906.

Edward S. Angeroth yesterday instituted proceedings in the Supreme Court to recover $5000 damages from the Campbell Preserve Company for the death of the plaintiff’s son, who was crushed in an elevator.

Boy Suspects Caught in Running Gun Fight

Camden Courier-Post —

Boy Suspects Caught in Running Gun Fight - Camden Courier-Post, January 31, 1927

Arrested after a chase during which shots were fired at them, two boys, who already have criminal records, according to police, were released last night in $[?]000 bail each.

The youths are Merritt Hall, 17, of [?]14 Ray street and Phillip Schatz, 19, of 214 Arch street. Both are charged with attempted larceny of an automobile and an additional charge of carrying concealed deadly weapons was lodged against Schatz.

Hurlock, a detective, and Ashenfelder [sic], a policeman, saw the boys trying to start a car parked on Cooper street near Fifth. The boys fled amid a volley of shots, but were not captured until several hours later by Beutler and Roger, policemen who recognized the two from description.

Schatz, police say, threw a pistol into the gutter while police pursued him. Both boys are believed responsible for thefts of a number of cars in the vicinity of Cooper street.

Batteries

Batteries - advertisement, October 30, 1931

We’ll recharge your auto or radio battery, loan you a service battery, call and deliver, all for $1

“Let George Do It”

GEORGE’S

210-216 Arch Street, Camden

Phone Camden 3789.

Open Evenings

Livery Stables

Camden Daily Telegram —

Livery Stables - Camden Daily Telegram, March 12, 1890

FRANCIS McGOVERN, BOARDING AND Livery Stable, No. 319 Lawrence street, Camden. Carriages and coupes to hire for funerals, weddings, etc. Careful drivers furnished. Telephone 110.

PALACE BOARDING STABLES, Broadway and Washington street. A strictly first-class stable with every convenience. JOHN Y. RADCLIFF, Prop. Telephone 304.

J. H. WHITE, 211, 213, 215, Arch street. Livery, Boarding and Sale Stables. Particular attention given to boarding. Horses constantly on hand and for sale.

JOSEPH FRANKLIN, Livery and Exchange Stables, 56, 58, 60 N. Second street. Telephone 45.

JNO. BRANT, LIVERY & BOARDING Stable, 39 and 41 N. Front St. All styles of carriages for weddings, funerals, park driving will be furnished at lowest prices, day or night.

64 Plead Not Guilty to Dry Charges Here

Camden Courier-Post —

64 Plead Not Guilty to Dry Charges Here - Camden Courier-Post, December 1, 1930 64 Plead Not Guilty to Dry Charges Here - Camden Courier-Post, December 1, 1930

Bench Warrants Issued for 10 Others When They Fail to Appear

Sixty-four men and women charged with violations of the national prohibition act entered pleas of not guilty today before U. S. District Judge John Boyd Avis at the courthouse here.

Bench warrants for 10 additional defendants who failed to appear were granted by Judge Avis on application of Assistant U. S. Attorney Isadore Worth.

Horace L. Brewer, of 3080 Federal street, owner of Brewer’s restaurant at 531-533 Market street, and Miss Lillian S. Turner, an employe, of 1108 Federal street, were among those who entered not guilty pleas to possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. They are at liberty under $1000 ball [sic] each pending trial.

Neil F. Deighan, 38, of 101 Narberth terrace, Collingswood, owner of the Old Mill Inn, Burlington pike near Pennsauken Creek, also pleaded not guilty to possession and sale.

John L. Durkin, alleged owner, and Thomas J. Boland, bartender, of 205 Arch street, entered pleas of not guilty to indictments charging sale and possession of liquor at the Bronx Cafe, 29 North Third street.

Joseph Regan, 38, of Mt. Ephraim; Robert Shaw, 37, of Philadelphia; and Charles Hendrickson, 30, of Haddon Heights, also pleaded not guilty to possession and sale at the Northmont Inn, Black Horse pike and Fourth avenue, Mt. Ephraim.

Radio In Your Auto

Camden Courier-Post —

Radio In Your Auto - Camden Courier-Post, August 2, 1933

Radio Concealed Under the Dash
Control on the Steering Column

PHILCO, R.C.A., G. E., MAJESTIC OR BOSCH AUTOMOBILE RADIO
ALL - IN - ONE - UNIT

NO CASH DOWN! $39.95
Pay Only $4 a Month Come In for Demonstration
We Install All Makes Automobile Radio

GEORGE’S
210-216 Arch St., Camden
Phone 3789 Open Evenings

Intersection of North 3rd Street and Arch Street

Looking East along Arch Street towards North Third Street

Looking East along Arch Street towards North Third Street.

The North 3rd Street side of the former Camden Courier-Post Press Building, then Fire Headquarters, June 27, 1977

The North 3rd Street side of the former Camden Courier-Post Press Building. June 27, 1977 — the building was then Fire Headquarters.

United States Post Office - Northwest Corner of North 3rd and Arch Street - 1875-1899 - photograph circa 1890

United States Post Office — Northwest Corner of North 3rd & Arch Street, 1875–1899. Photograph circa 1890.

Wilson Coal and Ice - Northwest Corner of North 3rd and Arch Street - 1901-1908 - 1906 City Directory Ad

Wilson Coal & Ice — Northwest Corner of North 3rd & Arch Street, 1901–1908. 1906 City Directory Ad.

300 Block of Arch Street

300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants

304 Arch Street

304 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Harry Schwartz & Family
1915Harry & Julia Schwartz
1919–1920Homer C. Keleher
1924Frank J. Richard

306 Arch Street

306 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919The Quality Press
1924The Quality Press

308 Arch Street

308 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Vacant
1947Mrs. Ellen Fox

310 Arch Street

310 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Lloyd O. Collins

312 Arch Street

312 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Leslie Hallowell

314 Arch Street

314 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924James E. Kelter
1947William R. Coursen

316 Arch Street

316 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Martha T. Randolph
1947Joseph T. Bray

317 Arch Street

317 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1872Anson H. Kelly & Family (brakeman)
1872Anson H. & Katherine Mathews Kelley
1872Anson Kelley
1883–1885Isaac B. Kay & Family
1883–1885Isaac & Rebecca Kay
1883–1885Harry Kay charles jefferson "jeff" Kay
1883–1885Mary Kay
1883–1885Violetta Kay

318 Arch Street

318 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Neal Taylor
1947Alcorn David E. Alcorn

319 Arch Street

319 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Anna Swope

320 Arch Street

320 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880sHarry K. Moore
1924Mrs. Susanna Shaw
1947Stephen E. Hamel
1951Mary B. West

321 Arch Street

321 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924William H. Swope

322 Arch Street

322 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Robert W. Diament
1933Jack Press

323 Arch Street

323 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Ruthanna D. Clements

324 Arch Street

324 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Gresimer Printing Company
1947–1955Ad Print Service1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

326 Arch Street

326 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888Moses Gaunt
1947Camden Commercial School

327 Arch Street

327 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924John Clements

329 Arch Street

329 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878Adam Rumpf
1924Garden State Chickery

330 Arch Street

330 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Walter T. Moore
1947Food-Tobacco-Agricultural

331 Arch Street

331 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895Charles Ulbrich & Family (locksmith)
1898–1906William Harendt & Family (locksmith)
1898–1906William F. & Rebecca DeHarendt
1900Rival Saw Manufacturing Company
1924Acme Awnings & Tent Works
1931–1947Sage Brothers awnings
1947Walter Sage

332 Arch Street

332 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924John Hose locksmith

332-334 Arch Street

332-334 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Courtney-Jensen Mfg Co. Inc. textile consultants

333 Arch Street

333 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1971Puerto Rican Labor Board
1955Accounting & Business Management Facilities Company1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

334 Arch Street

334 Arch Street — 300 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Emma Maines

Northeast Corner, 3rd & Arch Street — 1947: Railway Express Agency.

302 Arch Street - Abner Sparks and Family - cigars - 1880s

302 Arch Street — 1880s: Abner Sparks & Family, cigars (Abner & Amelia Sparks; A. Benjamin Sparks).

304 Arch Street — 1919–1920: Homer C. Keleher. 1924: Frank J. Richard.

306 Arch Street - The Quality Press - 1919

306 Arch Street — 1919–1924: The Quality Press.

ESTABLISHED 1913 BOTH TELEPHONES
THE Quality Printing House
306 Arch Street - Camden New Jersey
Opposite Post Office
THOMAS C. KERSHNER, Jr., Proprietor

304-306 Arch Street - Genova Cafe - Camden Courier-Post June 4, 1973

304–306 Arch Street — 1947–1973: Genova Cafe, Joseph Macciocca, owner. Camden Courier-Post, June 4, 1973.

Leonard A. Antonelli – Rowe Street – The Tiger’s Den – Line Street.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Take notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden, to transfer to Leonard A. Antonelli, trading as The Tiger's Den, for premises located at 408-410 Line Street, Camden, New Jersey the Plenary Retail Consumption License C-171 heretofore issued to Joseph Macciocca, trading as Genova Cafe, for the premises located at 304-306 Arch St. and 305 Federal St., Camden, New Jersey, connected.

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

LEONARD A. ANTONELLI,
3312 Rowe Street,
Camden, N.J. ($22.08)

308 Arch Street — 1924: Vacant. 1947: Mrs. Ellen Fox.

310 Arch Street — 1924: Lloyd O. Collins.

312 Arch Street — 1947: Leslie Hallowell.

314 Arch Street — 1924: James E. Kelter, carpenter. 1947: William R. Coursen.

316 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. Martha T. Randolph. 1947: Joseph T. Bray.

317 Arch Street — 1872: Anson H. Kelly & Family (brakeman; Anson H. & Katherine Mathews Kelley; Anson Kelley). 1883–1885: Isaac B. Kay & Family (Isaac & Rebecca Kay; Harry Kay; Charles Jefferson “Jeff” Kay; Mary Kay; Violetta Kay). 1924: Mrs. Anna Swope.

318 Arch Street — 1924: Neal Taylor. 1947: David E. Alcorn.

320 Arch Street - Mary B. West - Camden Courier-Post June 27, 1951

Miss Mary B. West

320 Arch Street — 1880s: Joseph Moore Family; Harry K. Moore. 1924: Mrs. Susanna Shaw. 1947: Stephen E. Hamel. 1951: Mary B. West. Camden Courier-Post, June 27, 1951.

Services for Miss Mary B. West, 84, were held today in the funeral home of Charles W. Hiskey, 423 Cooper street. Burial was private in Colestown cemetery. Miss West, a native of Camden and who lived at 320 Arch street, died Sunday.

321 Arch Street — 1924: William H. Swope. 321 Arch Street was badly damaged by a fire on December 29, 1939 and subsequently razed.

322 Arch Street — 1924: Robert W. Diament.

1933: Jack Press. Camden Courier-Post, June 15, 1933 — Jack Press, 28, of 322 Arch Street Camden, was fined $25 and costs on a charge of malicious mischief preferred by Mrs. Mabel Durham, of Park avenue. Mrs. Durham charged that Press, during a visit to her home, went upstairs and cut up two dresses and a coat.

323 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. Ruthanna D. Clements.

324 Arch Street - Ad Print Service - signs - 1947

324 Arch Street — 1924: Gresimer Printing Company. 1947–1955: Ad Print Service, signs. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

AD-PRINT SERVICE
SIGN MANUFACTURERS
324 ARCH ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
TEL. EMERSON 5-2284
ADVERTISING ART
SILK SCREEN
PROCESSING
NEON SIGNS

324 Arch Street - Ad Print Service - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

EMerson 5-2284
324 ARCH ST. CAMDEN
TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNS
BLACK LIGHT DISPLAYS
ARTIST AVAILABLE
AD-PRINT Service
BULLETINS - ADVERTISING - IDEAS - EMBLEMS
SILK SCREENING - SCOTCHLITE - FLOROPLEX
SIGNS OUR SPECIALTY

325 Arch Street — 1880: Richard J. Richardson.

325 Arch Street - Charles Aceto's Drive It Yourself Truck Rental and ESSO Gas Station - 1930s

325 Arch Street — Charles Aceto. 1930s: Charles Aceto’s Drive It Yourself Truck Rental & ESSO Gas Station.

326 Arch Street — 1888: Moses Gaunt, organ maker. 1947: Camden Commercial School (rear entrance).

327 Arch Street — 1924: John Clements.

329 Arch Street — 1878: Adam Rumpf. Camden Post, January 29, 1878.

1924: Garden State Chickery.

325-329 Arch Street - Cooperson Auto Body Building Number 2 - 2003

325–329 Arch Street — Cooperson Auto Body Building #2, 2003. This building has been used by Cooperson’s since the 1940s.

330 Arch Street — 1924: Walter T. Moore. 1947: Food-Tobacco-Agricultural & Allied Workers Local 80 CIO.

331 Arch Street - Charles Ulbrich and Family - locksmith - Camden Daily Telegram October 14, 1895 331 Arch Street - Rival Saw Manufacturing Company - 1900 331 Arch Street - William F. DeHarendt - locksmith - Philadelphia Inquirer August 22, 1906 331 Arch Street - Sage Brothers awnings - Tall Cedars of Lebanon Camden Forest No. 5 6th Annual Show program April 1931

331 Arch Street — 1895: Charles Ulbrich & Family, locksmith. Camden Daily Telegram, October 14, 1895.

1900: Rival Saw Manufacturing Company.

1898–1906: William Harendt & Family (locksmith; William F. & Rebecca DeHarendt). Philadelphia Inquirer, August 22, 1906.

1924: Acme Awnings & Tent Works.

1931–1947: Sage Brothers awnings; 1947: Walter Sage. Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Camden Forest No. 5, 6th Annual Show Program, April 23–25, 1931.

332 Arch Street — 1924: John Hose, locksmith. 332–334: 1947: Courtney-Jensen Mfg Co. Inc., textile consultants.

333 Arch Street - October 3, 2003 - Philip Zinman Realtor 333 Arch Street - Accounting and Business Management Facilities Company - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

333 Arch Street — 1924: vacant. 1936: Philip Zinman, Realtor. October 3, 2003 photo.

1955: Accounting & Business Management Facilities Company. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

1971: Puerto Rican Labor Board. Building firebombed, December 22, 1971.

334 Arch Street — 1924: Emma Maines.

336-338 Arch Street - B.F. Schroeder and Sons undertakers - 1890s-1920s

336–338 Arch Street — 1872: George Goetz / Goetz’s Hall, saloon. 1890s–1920s: B.F. Schroeder & Sons Co., undertakers (Bernhard F. Schroeder; B.C. Schroeder).

Established 1884 BOTH PHONES, 465
B. F. SCHROEDER & SONS CO.
Undertakers
Fourth and Arch Streets Camden, N. J.

Rent a New Car

Camden Courier-Post —

Rent a New Car - Camden Courier-Post, February 24, 1928

RENT A CAR
DRIVE IT
YOURSELF

CREDIT

YOU do not have to wait until you can afford to buy a car in order to enjoy frequent automobile outings. Our plan does away with the first cost. New cars, lowest rates

DRIVE IT YOURSELF CO.
RENT-A-CAR GARAGE
325 Arch St.
Bell Phones 43[?]3–78[?]4

DRIVE IT YOURSELF

Woman Husband Shot Recovers

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Woman Husband Shot Recovers - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1915

With the three bullets which her husband fired at her still in her head, Mrs. Julia Schwartz, 20 years old, left Cooper Hospital, Camden, yesterday minus her right eye, which was destroyed by one of the leaden pellets. Aside from some weakness the young woman, whose husband, Harry Schwartz, afterwards committed suicide, has fully recovered. To the hospital authorities Mrs. Schwartz said her husband had made her life miserable and she declared she was not sorry he is dead. The husband’s body lies in the Potter’s Field, no one having claimed it after remaining at the Morgue several days.

Camden Bank, Business Bldg. Targets of Two Firebombings

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Bank, Business Bldg. Targets of Two Firebombings - Camden Courier-Post, December 22, 1971 Camden Bank, Business Bldg. Targets of Two Firebombings - Camden Courier-Post, December 22, 1971 Camden Bank, Business Bldg. Targets of Two Firebombings - Camden Courier-Post, December 22, 1971

Volkswagen Impounded By Police

—Courier-Post Photo by Sam Kushner

SCATTERED GLASS and ripped blinds are evidence of first of two firebombings in Camden today. This bombing was at 333 Arch St., home of several businesses. There were no injuries.

By JOSEPH R. McCARTHY and DOUGLAS CAMPBELL Courier-Post Staff

There was a loud bang from the back room of the Third National Bank of New Jersey, Camden at 7:34 a.m. today, just after Miss Sara Matthews, head bookkeeper, had left and shut the door.

When she rushed back into the room, a walk-up window teller’s booth, she saw flames leaping at the window.

“We panicked,” admitted Miss Matthews who, with Mrs. Ellen Egbert, head teller, had been in the bank at 27th and Federal Streets 10 or 15 minutes.

The fire was the result of one of two firebombings perpetrated today within 16 minutes and three miles of each other. The first bombing was at 333 Arch St., Camden, a building housing several businesses and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Labor Department office.

Car Impounded

Police impounded a red Volkswagen following the bombings. They said the car fits a description given by witnesses at both scenes of a car seen speeding from the bombings. Police were questioning several men about the incidents, according to Det. Capt. Donald McGlensey.

According to Harold Pike, city fire marshal, there was little damage at the Arch Street bombing, committed at 7:18 a.m. He said there were no persons in the office building. Witnesses told firemen they saw a red Volkswagen speeding from the scene following the explosion of the bomb at the front of the building, he said.

Fireman George Merriweather, on his way to work at No. 9 Engine Co., 27th and Federal Streets, saw smoke coming from the bank, across the street from the station, and alerted his fellow firemen. By the time firemen arrived at the bank, however, the fire was out.

$500 Damage

Acting battalion chief Harry Scholz said witnesses told him they saw a man driving a red Volkswagen toss a bottle against the building. The bottle struck the outdoor walk-up window and then exploded, he said, causing about $500 damage to the cage.

About ten minutes after the bank bombing, police, alerted to the description of the car, impounded a red Volkswagen at Dudley and Federal Streets, six blocks from the bank.

According to Miss Matthews, she didn’t attempt to extinguish the fire, on the Westfield Avenue side of the bank. Instead, she and Mrs. Egbert decided to run to the fire department across the street. However, firemen were already on the way.

No Injury

Miss Matthews said she saw no one when she looked into the burning tellers cage. Neither she nor Mrs. Egbert was injured.

Robert Harrison, a bank vice president, said a few items near the window were burned. He noted the teller’s cage is usually open from 3 to 6 p.m.

Fire marshal Pike said he had assigned men to investigate at both bombing sites. It was unknown if police had a suspect in the bombings.

—Courier-Post Photo by Sam Kushner

WATER and soot damage are evident in office of Puerto Rican Labor Department office at 333 Arch St., Camden, site of firebombing earlier today.

—Courier-Post Photo by Sam Kushner

SOOT marks the spot where firebomb struck the Third National Bank of New Jersey in Camden today. The bombing was the second of two in the city within 16 minutes and three miles.

Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid

Camden Courier-Post —

Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936 Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936 Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936 Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936

Man Robbed for ‘Thrill’ Arrested as Proprietor of Illegal Liquor Den

The victim of a “thrill” holdup in Camden last March was arrested yesterday as the proprietor of a “speakeasy.”

He is Jesse Seybold, 44, of 923 St. John street, who was held in $2000 bail for police court today on charges of possessing untaxed liquor and violation of the city ordinance allowing disorderly persons to congregate.

Seybold was held up March 3 by a youthful “two-gun” bandit and his 16-year-old sweetheart and robbed of $19. They were Harvey Arnold, 22, of 314 Arch street and Edith Gaylord, who roomed at the Arnold home.

They were captured after a short chase in which Seybold took part. Arnold was sentenced to Rahway for his part in the crime, while the girl obtained a suspended sentence. At their trial they testified they staged the holdup for a “thrill.”

Seybold was arrested yesterday in a raid staged by police on information obtained when two men and a woman were arrested Monday night after an automobile collision.

The raid was made by Patrolman John V. Wilkie, inspector of rooming houses, together with Sergt. Richard Cornog, Acting Sergt. Edward Leonard and Patrolman Nathan Wine.

A quantity of untaxed liquor was found on the premises, Wilkie said, including two gallons of purported “moonshine.”

According to Wilkie, Seybold has been arrested on seven different occasions between May 29, 1924, and Jan. 17, 1936, and twice has been fined $100 for operating a disorderly house.

Information that led to the raid was obtained, Wilkie said, from William Smith, 34, of 739 Mickle street, who was arraigned in police court yesterday on a charge of possessing unlicensed liquor and fined $100.

Arraigned at the same time was Mrs. Theresa Anderson, 31, of 211 Byron street, and Raymond Doughty, 30, of 329 Richey avenue, Collingswood. Each was fined $25, the woman on a drunk and disorderly charge, and Doughty for driving an automobile without a registration card.

The three were arrested by Wilkie late Monday at Seventh and Federal streets when the car in which they were riding bumped another machine while waiting for a traffic light to change.

A half-pint bottle of liquor found in the car, Wilkie said, was claimed by Smith. It bore no tax stamps of any kind, according to the patrolman.

After questioning Smith, Wilkie said he bought the liquor at Seybold’s place. After Smith made an affidavit to that effect, Wilkie obtained the warrant that led to the raid and arrest of Seybold.

Seybold Hearing Off Until Friday

Camden Courier-Post —

Seybold Hearing Off Until Friday - Camden Courier-Post, August 6, 1936 Seybold Hearing Off Until Friday - Camden Courier-Post, August 6, 1936

Charges of Possessing Untaxed Liquor Delayed at Lawyer’s Request

Police court hearing for Jesse Seybold, 44, of 923 St. John street, on charges of possessing untaxed liquor and violation of the city ordinance allowing disorderly persons to congregate, has been postponed until Friday.

Acting Prosecutor John D. DiMona yesterday informed Police Judge Lewis Liberman he had been requested to delay the hearing by Carlton W. Rowand, Seybold’s attorney, who is out of the city.

Seybold, victim of a “thrill” holdup in Camden last March, was arrested Tuesday in a raid by police on information obtained when two men and a woman were arrested Monday by Patrolman John V. Wilkie after an automobile collision. A quantity of untaxed liquor was found on the premises.

Seybold was robbed March 3 by a young “two-gun” bandit and his 16-year-old sweetheart. They were Harvey Arnold, 22, of 314 Arch street and Edith Gaylord, who roomed at the Arnold home.

Woman Shot by Husband, Loses Eye

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Woman Shot by Husband, Loses Eye - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 5, 1915

Surgeons at Cooper Hospital, Camden, yesterday removed the right eye of Mrs. Julia Schwartz, the young woman who was shot by her husband, Harry Schwartz, at their apartments at 304 Arch street. It is believed she will recover unless complications ensue. The body of her husband, who committed suicide after shooting her three times, was interred in Potter’s Field.

Rent a New Car

Camden Courier-Post —

Rent a New Car - Camden Courier-Post, February 24, 1928

RENT A CAR
DRIVE IT
YOURSELF

CREDIT

YOU do not have to wait until you can afford to buy a car in order to enjoy frequent automobile outings. Our plan does away with the first cost. New cars, lowest rates

DRIVE IT YOURSELF CO.
RENT-A-CAR GARAGE
325 Arch St.
Bell Phones 43[?]3–78[?]4

DRIVE IT YOURSELF

Arch Street from 4th Street

Looking Southwest on Arch from 4th Street, October 3, 2003 Looking Northwest on Arch from 4th Street, October 3, 2003

Left: looking southwest on Arch from 4th Street. Right: looking northwest on Arch from 4th Street. October 3, 2003.

400 Block of Arch Street

400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants

400 Arch Street

400 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924George G, Hand & Son
1947Gone

402 Arch Street

402 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1888William Cox
1860s–1870sJ. Kelly Brown

403 Arch Street

403 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896–1897Alonzo Francisco & Family
1896–1897Alonzo & Lizzie Francisco
1924Joseph Osippi
1947Gone

405 Arch Street

405 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1881John H. Fine
1924Joshua Boyd

407 Arch Street

407 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
Early 1880sDr. Onan B. Gross
1924Nathan Gregory milk
1947–1961Myron W. Miller Electric CompanyVeterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6, 1959 & 1961 Banquet Program Ads

410 Arch Street

410 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Frank U. Taylor
1947Gone

411 Arch Street

411 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1899William H. Hawkins
1924Camden Auto Sales Co., Inc.
1928Greenwood Motor Company (Hudson-Essex automobile dealer)
1931Cutler Auto Body Service
1931 Herman Z. Cutler
1947–1956Federal Street Sheet Metal Works1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ads
1959S. Moffitt & Company

412 Arch Street

412 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895–1896Frederick Himmelein Jr. & Family
1895–1896Frederick & Minnie Himmelein
1895–1896Minnie Himmelein
1895–1896Frederick Elwood Himmelein
1895–1896Lillian Himmelein
1924James M. Murray
1947Gone

413 Arch Street

413 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1924Vacant
1947Gone
1947No listing
1955Selbee Communications Company1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

414 Arch Street

414 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. E.D. Urban
1947Gone

416 Arch Street

416 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Frank Ahern
1924Mrs. P. Walker
1947Gone

417 Arch Street

417 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1894Rueben S. & Eleanor Cross
1924Gone
1952–1955John Lecroy & Sons1955 New jersey Bell Telephone

418 Arch Street

418 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924R.J. Greenwood
1947Gone

419 Arch Street

419 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Vacant
1947Gone

420 Arch Street

420 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Julian McLaughlin
1947Robert J. Mentz Sr. & Family
1947Robert J. Mentz Jr.

421 Arch Street

421 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Fred G. Wacker
1947Gone

422 Arch Street

422 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William H. Wright

423 Arch Street

423 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880–1891 James W. Ayers & Family
1924Miller Building
1924Myron W. Miller Electric Company
1924M.R. Sidwell woodworker
1924South Jersey Publishing Company
1924West Jersey Chemical Company

424 Arch Street

424 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1947Thomas A. Mullin

430 Arch Street

430 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Mrs. Hannah Keating
1947United Diner

432 Arch Street

432 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Thomas I. Rich
1947Gone

434 Arch Street

434 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1879–1880Howard H. Currie & Family
1879–1880Howard H. & Rosanna Currie
1879–1880Howard L. Currie
1897Real Estate Investment Company
1924F.M. Woodward
1947Gone

438 Arch Street

438 Arch Street — 400 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1889–1922Oetzel's Saloon
1924Gone

400 Arch Street — 1890–early 1900s: William Cox. 1924: George G. Hand & Son, fish. 1947: gone.

401 Arch Street — 1885–1890: Camden Homeopathic Hospital & Dispensary Association.

402 Arch Street — 1860s–1870s: J. Kelly Brown. 1878–1888: William Cox.

403 Arch Street - Alonzo Francisco and Family - Philadelphia Inquirer January 22, 1897

403 Arch Street — 1896–1897: Alonzo Francisco & Family (Alonzo & Lizzie Francisco). Philadelphia Inquirer, January 22, 1897. John Quirk. 1924: Joseph Osippi. 1947: gone.

John Quirk, who was recently sentenced to three months in the county jail, had a detainer lodged against him yesterday on a charge of petty larceny and swindling preferred by Lizzie Francisco, of 403 Arch street.

405 Arch Street — 1878–1881: John H. Fine. 1924: Joshua Boyd. 1947: gone.

407 Arch Street - Myron W. Miller Electric Company - Veterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 - 1959 and 1961 Banquet Program Ads

407 Arch Street — Early 1880s: Dr. Onan B. Gross. 1924: Nathan Gregory, milk. 1947–1961: Myron W. Miller Electric Company. Veterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 — 1959 & 1961 Banquet Program Ads.

WOodlawn 3-0736
Myron W. Miller Electric Company
CONTRACTING ENGINEERS
407 ARCH STREET CAMDEN, NEW JE[RSEY]

410 Arch Street — 1924: Frank U. Taylor. 1947: gone.

411 Arch Street - Cutler Auto Body Service - Herman Z. Cutler - Camden Courier-Post October 22, 1931 411 Arch Street - Federal Street Sheet Metal Works - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad 411 Arch Street - S. Moffitt and Company Sheet Metal - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

411 Arch Street — 1899: William H. Hawkins. 1924: Camden Auto Sales Co., Inc. 1928: Greenwood Motor Company (Hudson-Essex Automobile Dealer).

Cutler Auto Body Service, Herman Z. Cutler. Camden Courier-Post, October 22, 1931.

1947–1956: Federal Street Sheet Metal Works. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ads. 1959: S. Moffitt & Company, Sheet Metal.

412 Arch Street — 1895–1896: Frederick Himmelein Jr. & Family (Frederick & Minnie Himmelein; Minnie, Frederick Elwood, Lillian Himmelein). 1924: James M. Murray. 1947: gone.

413 Arch Street - Selbee Communications Company - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad

413 Arch Street — 1924: Vacant. 1947: no listing. 1955: Selbee Communications Company. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ads.

Selbee Communications Co
Intercoms & Telephone Systems
Sales - Installations - Service
Churches - Schools - Industrials
EMerson 5-8000
413 ARCH ST CAMDEN

413 Arch Street - Selbee Communications Company - 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages continued

1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

WEBSTER ELECTRIC SOUND SYSTEMS
America's style and quality leader for intercommunication, paging, sound and music distribution. Finer tone . . . greater dependability and economy of operation.
[WEBSTER ELECTRIC Teletalk]
"WHERE TO BUY IT"
DEALERS
SELBEE COMMUNICATIONS CO
413 Arch Cam ........... EMersn 5-[8000]

413 Arch Street - Selbee Communications Company - 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages continued

1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.

SELBEE
COMMUNICATIONS CO
Sales - Installations - Service
Churches - Schools Institutions
Industrial Service
Music & Paging Systems
EMerson 5-8000
413 ARCH ST CAMDEN, N. J.

Extracts
Lecroy John&Son 417ArchCam ... WOodlwn 4-30[..]

413-421 Arch Street aka 417 Arch Street - John Lecroy and Sons Extract Manufacturers - 1952 photo

413–421 Arch Street (aka 417 Arch Street) — 1952–1955: John Lecroy & Sons, Extract Manufacturers. 1952 photo; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Listing.

417 Arch Street - John Lecroy and Sons - 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing

1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.

Extracts
Lecroy John&Son 417ArchCam ... WOodlwn 4-30[..]

414 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. E.D. Urban. 1947: gone.

416 Arch Street — 1914: Frank Ahern. Philadelphia Inquirer, September 8, 1914.

1924: Mrs. P. Walker. 1947: gone.

417 Arch Street - Rueben S. and Eleanor Cross - Camden Courier October 23, 1894

417 Arch Street — 1894: Rueben S. & Eleanor Cross. Camden Courier, October 23, 1894. 1924: gone.

Mrs. Eleanor A. Cross, aged 68 years, wife of Reuben S. Cross, died yesterday. The funeral will take place on Thursday from her late residence, 417 Arch street.

418 Arch Street — 1924: R.J. Greenwood. 1947: gone.

419 Arch Street — 1924: Vacant. 1947: gone.

420 Arch Street — 1924: Julian McLaughlin.

420 Arch Street — 1947: Robert J. Mentz Sr. & Family; Robert J. Mentz Jr.

421 Arch Street — 1924: Fred G. Wacker. 1947: gone.

422 Arch Street - Jacob Reed and Family - Camden Courier-Post June 13, 1932 422 Arch Street - Jacob Reed and Family - Camden Courier-Post June 14, 1932

422 Arch Street — 1917–1932: Jacob Reed & Family (Jacob & Matilda Reed; Fred Reed). Camden Courier-Post, June 13 & June 14, 1932. 1947: William H. Wright, residence.

Jacob Reed

Jacob Reed, 82, of 424 Arch street, a retired candy dealer, died yesterday at his home. He was 82 and conducted a store in Federal street between Fourth and Fifth street for years. He is survived by a son, Fred. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home of Joseph H. Murray and Son, 408 Cooper street. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Reed (death notice)

REED—On June 12, 1932, Jacob, husband of the late Matilda R. Reed, age 82 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o’clock (D.S.T.), from the home of Jos. H. Murray & Son, 408 Cooper St., Camden, N. J. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening, from 7 until 9 o’clock.

423 Arch Street - E.D. Brewer and Son Office Equipment - 1952

423 Arch Street — 1880–1891: James W. Ayers & Family (Mayor of Camden, 1877–1880). New York Herald Tribune, August 28, 1896.

1924 (Miller Building): Camden Magneto & Battery Service Station; Myron W. Miller Electric Company; M.R. Sidwell, woodworker; South Jersey Publishing Company; West Jersey Chemical Company.

Late 1940s–1952: E.D. Brewer & Son, Office Equipment. Photo taken June 15, 1952.

424 Arch Street — 1924–1947: Thomas A. Mullin, residence.

430 Arch Street — 1924: Mrs. Hannah Keating. 1947: United Diner.

432 Arch Street — 1924: Thomas I. Rich. 1947: gone.

434 Arch Street — 1879–1880: Howard H. Currie & Family (Howard H. & Rosanna Currie; Howard L. Currie). 1897: Real Estate Investment Company, W.A. Davis (same ad as 416 Arch). 1924: F.M. Woodward. 1947: gone.

438 Arch Street — 1889–1922: Oetzel’s Saloon. 1924: gone.

New Synagogue Dedicated

Philadelphia Inquirer —

New Synagogue Dedicated - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 1915

Hebrews of Camden yesterday dedicated the new synagogue of the Congregation of the Love of Right, at 419 Arch street. Rabbis Brenner and Friedman, of Philadelphia, officiated. The synagogue was formerly a private dwelling and was renovated at a cost of $3500. The society is formed of Hebrews residing in North Camden and a rabbi is to be selected later, likely from the Reformed Seminary. The officers include Bernard Levin, president; Jacob Tarter, vice president; Louis Levin, secretary, and Max Greenberg, treasurer

Death of an Ex-Mayor of Camden

New York Herald Tribune —

Death of an Ex-Mayor of Camden - New York Herald Tribune, August 28, 1896

Camden Aug. 27 (Special).—Ex-Mayor James W. Ayers died at his home, No. 423 Arch-st., this morning. He was seventy-four years old, was elected Mayor in 1877, and he made Camden’s Police Department one of the best in New-Jersey. He had been connected with the Department for nearly fifteen years before he was elected Mayor.

Mr. Ayers was one of Camden’s oldest volunteer firemen, and was the first fire marshal in the city. He was at the time of his death president of the Camden branch of the Firemen’s Charitable Fund. He had held a number of offices, such as Councillman and City Assessor. Of late years he had been a trusted employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Camden. He was a member of many secret societies and was prominent in Masonry.

Frank Ahern Drowned While Reaching for an Oar

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Frank Ahern Drowned While Reaching for an Oar - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 8, 1914

Reaching for an oar while in a rowboat proved fatal to Frank Ahern, aged 22 years, of 416 Arch street, who was drowned in the Delaware off Thirty-third street, Camden, yesterday. The body was recovered and Coroner Bentley gave an accidental death certificate. His companions were unable to save him. In the party beside Ahern were James Alcorn, 1151 Lawrence street; Clifford Grundy, 20 Market street, and John Johnson, 1116 Centennial avenue, Philadelphia.

For Rent

Camden Daily Telegram —

For Rent - Camden Daily Telegram, March 11, 1897

313 Line street, 6 rooms $10.00

821 Line street, 7 rooms 13.00

416 Arch street, 9 rooms 17.00

531 Bailey street, 7 rooms 14.00

514 Felton street, 5 rooms 8.50

206 York street, 9 rooms 16.00

124 Clay street, 4 rooms 6.00

1146 Cooper street, 6 rooms 9.00

431 Berkley street, 8 rooms 13.00

815 Federal street, 7 rooms 12.00

503 Trenton avenue, 7 rooms 13.00

434 Arch street, 4 rooms 8.00

569 Stevens street, 11 rooms 30.00

817 Cherry street, 5 rooms 8.00

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CO., No. 325 Federal street, Camden.

500 Block of Arch Street

500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants

501 Arch Street

501 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Leonard C. Matthews police
1924A.D. Thompson

503 Arch Street

503 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896Charles Thompson
1924Carl Cutler machinst

509 Arch Street

509 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1895–1896Robert M. Coffman Sr. & Family
1895–1896Robert M. & Amelia Coffman
1895–1896Robert M. Coffman Jr.
1895–1896May Coffman
1895–1896Gertrude Coffman
1895–1896Richard Coffman
1895–1896Harry Coffman
1895–1896John Coffman
1915–1930Camden Auto Radiator Company
1915–1930Herman Z. Cutler Company (sheet metal works)
1915–1930 Herman Z. Cutler
1918Camden Auto Radiator Repair Co.City Directory Ad

513 Arch Street

513 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924vacant

515 ArchStreet

515 ArchStreet — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Soffe Hydraulic Stone Company

517 Arch Street

517 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896John A. VanSciver
1906–1921 William Curliss
1924Frank M. Toppin

519 Arch Street

519 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Camden County Tuberculosis Assn
1924Visiting Nurse Society
1924Tuberculosis Clinic

529 Arch Street

529 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Camden Safety Storage Company

531 Arch Street

531 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Melanie Stahl

533 Arch Street

533 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1876–1890Webster Krips & Family (marble & stonecutting)
1876–1890Webster & Margaret Krips
1924Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company

535 Arch Street

535 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1876William H. Shearman
1877William S. Davis & Family
1877William S. & Dollie Amanda Davis
1898–1899Thomas Fragan
1924Mrs. Kate Eggman

537 Arch Street

537 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1881–1911Webster Krips & Family (marble & stonecutting)
1881–1911Webster & Margaret Krips
1924William A. Carty Insurance
1924Winnie Cline
1924William Cline lawyer
1924Maurice L. Praissman lawyer
1924Joshua Griffiths real estate
1924Home Builders Company
1924Roosevelt Finance Company

539 Arch Street

539 Arch Street — 500 Block of Arch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Harry C. Lounsberry

Oetzel's Saloon at 438 Arch Street

Looking Southwest From 5th Street — about 1910.

Oetzel's Saloon at 438 Arch Street - looking Southwest from 5th Street - about 1910 Oetzel's Saloon at 438 Arch Street - about 1910

Oetzel’s Saloon, 438 Arch Street — about 1910.

At the Northwest Corner of 5th and Arch Streets

Headquarters, Camden Fire Department, 5th and Arch Streets, circa 1908 Headquarters, Camden Fire Department, 5th and Arch Streets, 1918

Headquarters, Camden Fire Department, 5th and Arch Streets. Left: circa 1908. Right: 1918.

Celebrations by 3 Fire Companies

Camden Post-Telegram —

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

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

CHIEF ELFRETH MAKES ADDRESS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AT HEADQUARTERS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Firemen Enjoy Week-End Supper at Headquarters

Camden Post-Telegram —

Firemen Enjoy Week-End Supper at Headquarters - Camden Post-Telegram, March 23, 1914

Firemen at headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets, enjoyed another of those week-end suppers Saturday night when Lieutenant Jim White prepared a large quantity of delicious chicken noodle soup with all the fixin’s. The linen-covered table was filled with all kinds of good things and the wants of the hungry fire-fighters and their friends were cared for by popular Jim and his affable assistant, Joe Johnson.

Those who enjoyed the feast were: Chief Worthington, Assistant Chief Stockton, Captain George Wade, William Laird, Joseph Allen, Charles Menicke, Tabor Quinn, Charles Cook, Orrie Burris, Harry Hankins, “Pete” McCaulley, William Elberson, Jim White and Joe Johnson.

Camden Courier-Post —

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

Lennox Deputy Chief; Eight Others Elevated as Captains Here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies

Camden Courier-Post —

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

By BOB COLLINS

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

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

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

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

The funeral rites for the dog were impressive.

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

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

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

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

Camden’s Heat Victims

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden’s Heat Victims - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 13, 1896

A Woman Found Dead in Bed and Several Persons Prostrated.

The heat in Camden yesterday killed Mrs. Kate McAllister, 29 years old, of 587 Clinton street, and prostrated Charles Thompson, 60 years old, of 503 Arch street; James Peterson, of 927 Kaighn’s avenue, and Stewart Bakely, of Third and Cherry streets.

Mrs. McAllister had complained of the heat for three days, and when she retired on Tuesday night she felt quite ill. Her husband awoke at 2 o’clock yesterday morning and found her dead in bed by his side.

Charles Thompson, who is an eccentric character, formerly known as “the Mayor,” started from his home for a walk shortly before noon and fell exhausted to the pavement in front of the County Court House not a square away. He was removed to his home, and is in a serious condition.

Over in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 16, 1900

The Public Library Committee of City Council appropriated $500 last night to the Free Library Association for the purchase of new books.

Salonkeeper [sic] William F. Sands, of Haddon avenue and Line street, was fined $10.75 by Recorder Nowrey yesterday for using abusive language to Police Captain Stanley.

Free rural mail delivery in Camden county has received the approval of Colonel M. W. Sawyer, special agent of the general postoffice, and, it is said, he has recommended John W. Cox, of Merchantville, as the carrier.

Thomas E. Mason, of 507 Arch street, died yesterday morning of cancer of the throat. He was 83 years of age and some years ago was a policeman under Mayor Budd, but for twenty-five years has been a private watchman on Cooper street.

Elizabeth Haines, white, aged 31 years, was married to Burrell Bland, colored, aged 61 years, by Justice Colding, of Camden, on Tuesday night. The bride gave her residence as Philadelphia, while the groom said he had conducted a small farm near Woodbury for many years. Neither had been married before.

Shaw—Shearman

Camden Daily Courier —

Shaw—Shearman - Camden Daily Courier, August 4, 1925

The name of Shaw is very familiar in the Fifth Ward. Away back in the 1870s, the father of pensioned policeman “Al” Shaw, and grandfather of District Detective Lew Shaw of today, was an old time night watchman.

Old “Bill” Shearman, who as a Civil War soldier marched with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea, died at his home in one of the houses that stand back from the streets at 35 Hadde[?] avenue, was one of the contractors who helped build City Hall and construct the Soldiers’ Monument across the way. In ‘76 he was residing at 535 Arch street, next door to his old partner, Webster Krips.

Arch Street Looking West From 5th Street

Arch Street looking west from 5th Street, October 3, 2003

Arch Street looking west from 5th Street, October 3, 2003.

500–539 Block of Arch Street

501 Arch Street - Joseph Topham - Philadelphia Inquirer September 14, 1901

501 Arch Street — 1901: Joseph Topham. Philadelphia Inquirer, September 14, 1901. St. Alban’s Lodge No. 10 F. & A.M. – Thomas M.K. Lee Post No. 5, G.A.R. – Volunteer Fireman’s Association.

1924: Joseph D’Andrea, barber shop; Leonard C. Matthews, police; A.D. Thompson.

503 Arch Street — 1896: Charles Thompson. Philadelphia Inquirer, August 13, 1896. 1924: Carl Cutler, machinist.

505-509 Arch Street - Camden Auto Radiator Company - Herman Z. Cutler Company - sheet metal works - 1915-1930 509 Arch Street - Camden Auto Radiator Repair Company - 1918-1919 City Directory Ad

505–509 Arch Street — 1915–1930: Camden Auto Radiator Company / Herman Z. Cutler Company, sheet metal works, Herman Z. Cutler.

509 Arch: 1895–1896: Robert M. Coffman Sr. & Family. 1918: Camden Auto Radiator Repair Co. (1918–1919 City Directory Ad). The entire block was razed in the early 1930s to make way for Roosevelt Plaza Park. The Parkade Building was built on the site in the late 1950s.

507 Arch Street — 1900: Thomas E. Mason. Philadelphia Inquirer, August 16, 1900.

513 Arch Street — 1924: vacant.

515 Arch Street — 1924: John Soffe, real estate; Soffe Hydraulic Stone Company.

517 Arch Street — 1896: John A. VanSciver, saloon. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1896. 1906–1921: William Curliss, saloon (William Curliss, a former Camden firefighter, lived at this address and operated a saloon from the early 1900s until his death in 1921). 1924: Frank M. Toppin, saloon.

519 Arch Street — 1924: Board of Charities; Camden County Tuberculosis Assn.; Visiting Nurse Society; Tuberculosis Clinic.

521 Arch Street - Gospel Hall aka New Gospel Hall - Camden Daily Courier January 9, 1909

Evangelists at Gospel Hall

521 Arch Street — 1909–1924: Gospel Hall (aka New Gospel Hall). Camden Daily Courier, January 9, 1909.

Last evening at the New Gospel Hall, 521 Arch street, Evangelist B. G. Greenman preached a forcible sermon on “Lessons From the Life of Moses.” Mr. Greenman has traveled over the United States and Canada, and recently took a trip through Egypt and the Holy Land, from observations of which he derived much to confirm and establish the validity of the Scriptures. This fact, together with his acknowledged gift as a preacher of the Gospel, makes it especially interesting to his hearers. He will continue the discourse Sunday evening as announced in another column.

It has also been arranged to hold a series of Gospel meetings in the hall on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings of next week, when Evangelist D. J. Rawlinson will preach. All who attend will be made to feel welcome.

523-525 Arch Street - National Cash Register Company - 1919-1924

523–525 Arch Street — 1919–1924: National Cash Register Company.

THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO.
M. H. RITTENHOUSE
SALES AGENT
523-525 ARCH STREET
Camden, N. J.

523-1/2 Arch Street - Charles P. Biggin Company - 1914

523–1/2 Arch Street — 1914: Charles P. Biggin Company.

CHAS. P. BIGGIN CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
STRUCTURAL and ORNAMENTAL IRON AND WIRE WORK
Iron Stairs, Fire Escapes, Cellar Doors, Window Guards, Stall Guards, Elevator Enclosures, Blacksmith Work of all Descriptions, Coal and Sand Screens, Brass Grille Work.
1829-31-33 HARLAN ST. (19th and Master Sts.) PHILADELPHIA
Telephone Connections
Camden Office, 523½ Arch St.

525 Arch Street — 1874: John Fallan.

525 Arch Street - Joseph Logue - 1883-1887

Portrait of Joseph Logue

525 Arch Street — 1883–1887: Joseph Logue.

[Portrait of Joseph Logue, Camden fireman, in uniform, published in the Camden Daily Courier on January 6, 1905]

529 Arch Street — 1924: Camden Safety Storage Company.

531 Arch Street — 1924: Stahl’s Dining Room; Melanie Stahl.

533 Arch Street — 1876–1890: Webster Krips & Family (marble & stonecutting; Webster & Margaret Krips). By 1891 the Krips family had moved to 537 Arch.

533 Arch Street - Robinson's Lunch Room - Howard Robinson - Camden Daily Courier May 22, 1915

Robinson’s Lunch Room (advertisement)

533 Arch Street — 1915: Robinson’s Lunch Room, Howard Robinson. Camden Daily Courier, May 22, 1915. 1924: F.J. Saylor Co., vacuum cleaners; Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company.

For Sunday morning breakfast, a nice, fat Norway mackerel at Robinson’s Lunch Room.—Adv.

535 Arch Street — 1876: William H. Shearman. Excerpt from “The Peppery Pot” by Mack (Charles L. McKeone). Camden Daily Courier, August 4, 1925.

1877: William S. Davis & Family (William S. & Dollie Amanda Davis). 1924: Mrs. Kate Eggman.

535 Arch Street - Thomas Fragan - Philadelphia Inquirer November 23, 1898

535 Arch Street — 1898–1899: Thomas Fragan. Philadelphia Inquirer, November 23, 1898.

While at work on the new Market Street Ferry house in Philadelphia yesterday, Thomas Fragan, of 535 Arch street, Camden, was injured about the legs by a bar of iron falling on him. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital, Camden.

537 Arch Street - Raymond L. Warren - Philadelphia Inquirer March 2, 1919

537 Arch Street — 1881–1911: Webster Krips & Family (marble & stonecutting; Webster & Margaret Krips). Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2, 1919 — Raymond L. Warren.

1924: Camden Real Estate Search Co.; William A. Carty Insurance; Winnie Cline; William Cline, lawyer; Maurice L. Praissman, lawyer; Joshua Griffiths, real estate; Home Builders Company; Roosevelt Finance Company.

539 Arch Street — 1924: Harry C. Lounsberry, stoves.

Federal and Arch Streets

circa 1930

Federal Street and Arch Street, circa 1930

Federal Street & Arch Street, looking west from Broadway, circa 1930.

Camden Auto Radiator

Advertising Blotter — c. 1919–1922

Camden Auto Radiator Co. advertising blotter featuring silent film star Mary Miles Minter, c. 1919-1922

Silent film star Mary Miles Minter was featured on this advertising blotter. As Miss Minter left the film industry in the wake of the scandal following the 1922 murder of William Desmond Taylor, this card most likely was produced between 1919 and 1922.

YOU KNOW CUTLER’S WORK

Every radiator we repair is tested under high pressure and guaranteed absolutely water-tight. Radiators repaired and replaced. Fenders repaired or replaced. Hoods straightened. Body work. Welding. Brazing. Blacksmithing. Auto sheet metal work. Painting and upholstering.

Camden Auto Radiator Co. — 505-509 Arch Street, Camden, N. J. — Telephone Bell 1338 — Keystone 411 — Local work called for and delivered

Acknowledgments

Thanks to Sharon R. Berenato for her help with this page.

Over in Camden.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden. - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 22, 1898

Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday by the American Metal Edge Box Company.

The police were notified yesterday that William Ilgenfritz, 14 years old, of 1121 Mickle street, was missing.

Jacob N. Wise, 65 years old, fell from a step at Delaware and Market streets yesterday and broke his hip. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

A number of church people have filed a remonstrance with the excise Commission against granting a liquor license to Charles Gorden, of Ninth street and Ferry avenue.

Mrs. Victor Kline, of 526 Vine street, discovered a burglar in the house early Tuesday morning, but the thief fled at her approach, leaving a lot of clothing and silverware which he had bundled up, ready to take away.

Charles E. Wilson was committed by Recorder Mowrey [sic] last night, charged with stealing two overcoats from the Camden Turning Mill, at Front and Arch streets. He was captured at the Federal Street Ferry by Policemen [sic] Hartman.

Bessie Hughes was held by Justice Schmitz yesterday for a further hearing on a charge of stealing household goods from the boarding house of Mrs. Marshall, at 121 Market street. Some of the missing goods were found at the defendant’s home.

Among the latest victims of the grip in Camden are Mayor Hatch, Chief of Police Foster, City Clerk Harry Kramer, former City Counsel J. Willard Morgan, Charles R. Baron, New Jersey editor of the Philadelphia Record, and Policemen George Cooper, Harry Miller, James Ware and George Anderson.

4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions

Camden Courier-Post —

4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950 4 Cops, 4 Firemen, Widow of One Win City Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, July 7, 1950

Johnson, Garrity, Crawford, Stahl Retire Aug. 31

Four police officers and four firemen applied for pensions under the mandatory 65-year-old retirement law today.

The applications, all approved by the police-firemen pension board, are in line with Commissioner Aaron’s order in December, 1948, advising chiefs of the respective services that state law requires retirement of all personnel who have reached 65.

Police officers to be pensioned are Detective Capt. Samuel E. Johnson, 71, Capt. John T. Garrity, 65, Detective Frank Crawford, 69, and Patrolman Harry Stahl, 68.

Fire department members include Deputy Chief Clarence Madden, 67, and Firemen John Prucella, 75; Spencer Smith Sr., 68, and Frank L’Esperance, 66.

The eight men will retire Aug. 31, with each receiving one-half of the average annual salary of the last three years.

Also approved today was an application for a widow’s pension by Mrs. Carrie Bean, 1103 North Twenty-sixth street. Her husband, Patrolman Howard Bean, died June 8, eight days after being pensioned. She will receive $1000 annually.

Captain Johnson, of 211 Elm street, is considered the dean of the police department, having served 40 years.

Johnson, who will receive $2019 annually, was appointed in April, 1910, and was made a detective 10 years later. He was elevated to sergeant in November, 1928, and to lieutenant in 1930. One year after he was cited in 1942 by former Public Safety Director Mary Kobus, Johnson was raised to captain. He served as acting police chief from December, 1947, to December, 1949.

Captain Garrity will receive $1601 annually. He served as commander in each of the three city districts. Garrity was appointed in January, 1920; made sergeant July, 1930; lieutenant in 1940, and captain on June 30, 1944. He lives at 2515 Morgan boulevard.

Following a “pep” meeting with city detectives Thursday, Aaron announced he had transferred Captain Garrity to his office for “special assignments.” Sgt. William Schultz was named acting captain to head the third police district to replace Garrity.

Crawford, of 578 Chestnut street, will draw $1501. He was named to the force in 1912 and resigned eight years later. In 1931 he was reinstated and received a promotion to detective status in 1942. He was cited by former Chief John Golden.

Stahl Appointed in 1917

Stahl lives at 1513 Baird avenue. After his appointment in 1917, he saw service in most departments of the bureau. He will receive an annual pension of $1401.

Chief Madden, 2760 Mickle street, is serving as fire commander for the second fire district at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. He was appointed July 1, 1910 and assigned to Engine Co. 5, Fifth and Arch streets.

In 1922 he was raised to lieutenant, and six years later became senior captain. Madden was named battalion chief Nov. 21, 1944 and deputy chief on Dec. 16, 1949.

Madden will receive about $2000, with the others drawing approximately $1358 annually.

Prucella, 919 Penn street, was sworn in on Nov. 1, 1911 and joined Engine Co. 5. Since 1933 he has been serving at No. 6 Engine Co., Front and Linden streets.

Smith was appointed May 1, 1914 and assigned to No. 1 Engine Co., Fourth and Pine streets. He has been attached to No. 10 Engine Co., Ninth street and Morgan boulevard, since 1920.

Frank L’Esperance, 604 Clinton street, is also a member of No. 10 Engine Co., where he has been attached since 1938. He was appointed June 6, 1918 and served with No. 5 and No. 3 engine companies.

Firemen Pallbearers for Lester Anderson

Camden Courier-Post —

Firemen Pallbearers for Lester Anderson - Camden Courier-Post, November 10, 1939

The funeral of Lester R. Anderson, 38, a member of Engine Company No. 2, Fifth and Arch streets, who died in his sleep at the fire house Monday night, will be held today at 8.30 a. m. from his home, 2771 Constitution road.

A High Mass will be celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Joan of Arc at 9.30 a. m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers, all members of the engine company, will be John Yates, Arthur Batten, William Hopkins, Leo Tompkins, Ralph Bingemann and Henry Baumgartle.

Mr. Anderson, a member of the fire department since 1923, had not been ill. A native of this city, he is survived by his widow, Marie; two children, Marie, 15, and Lester R. Jr., 12; his father, William, Camden; a stepmother, and three brothers and three sisters; John, also a fireman; William, a Republican county committeeman in the Fourteenth ward; Charles, of Pennsauken; Mrs. Louis Letzgus, of Camden; Mrs. Kathryn Venella, of Glendora, and Madeline, Camden.

Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft

Camden Courier-Post —

Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft - Camden Courier-Post, February 27, 1928 Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft - Camden Courier-Post, February 27, 1928

Tells Police of Man With Box; Liquor From Drugstore Found

A second attempt within ten days by thieves to steal whisky valued at several thousands of dollars from the drug store of George Beringer, Fifth and Federal streets, was frustrated over the week-end by the alertness of a night attendant at a garage at Fifth and Arch streets.

It was about 2 o’clock Sunday morning when James Robertson, night attendant at the garage of Herman Z. Cutler, Fifth and Arch streets, saw a man carrying a box up an alley almost directly opposite the garage. Robertson, suspicious, telephoned police headquarters at city hall.

“Come to Fifth and Arch streets right away,” Robertson urged the police sergeant on duty. “A man is acting suspiciously in this neighborhood. He looks like a thief.”

Policemen Joslin, Cattel, Reese, Jones, Petit and Carroll were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, the mysterious stranger sighted by Robertson had disappeared.

Further search proving unavailing, the police sought the box the man had carried into the alleyway. They found it in the establishment at 503 Federal street, occupied by a washing machine company. The thief had entered the place by forcing a side window, and left the box, a case of whisky, inside.

Further investigation revealed that the thief and possible accomplices had entered the drug establishment by climbing a shed in the rear to the second floor. They then lifted themselves to the third floor. There they broke open a shutter on one of the windows and entered. Going to the cellar, the thieves broke open a closet where the whisky was stored. They apparently aimed to remove one case of liquor at a time.

Ten days ago both the Beringer establishment and the washing machine firm’s headquarters adjoining were broken into and robbed.

Normal Middleton, 308 Penn street, manager of the place next to the Beringer store, said nothing was stolen from there in the weekend robbery. A check-up is being made by Beringer employees today to determine what was taken at that establishment.

Over the River

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over the River - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1, 1880

DECORATION DAY.—Yesterday was a semi holiday in Camden in consequence of its being Decoration day. Nearly all public places of business were closed in the afternoon. The banks did not open their doors, and the steam boats and numerous dwellings were gaily decorated with flags. At two o’clock, according to the programme, a procession was formed at Fifth and Arch streets, which moved in the following order: Sixth Regiment Band, with Companies C and D of the regiment; members of Post No. 5; drum corps, also cadet corps of Post No. 5, in command of Captain George Hutchinson; T. M. K. Lee Post, G. A. R., under command of William H. Shearman. The chief marshals were Colonel Joseph C. Nicholls and aids, Joseph McCallister, William D. Middleton, Francis Saunders and Frederick Shill. Next came the floral car of Post No. 5, beautifully arranged and loaded with flowers. A large one, drawn by eight horses, contained the [?] of the Auxiliary Committee of Posts 5 and 37; the Juvenile Welsh Drum Corps of Post 37; the floral wagon of Post No. 37; then came wagons of the two posts containing soldiers’ orphans, wagons with cisterns of ice water for those in line, barouches containing city officials, &c., a piece of artillery and other vehicles. At 2:30 the procession started, and passed over the route already published. At the cemeteries about 175 graves were strewn with flowers and evergreens in the presence of a large concourse of people. This duty performed, the procession reformed and marched back to the Court House yard, where the closing ceremonies were had. “Cover them over with beautiful flowers” was sung by a number of excellent voices, with organ accompaniment. Rev. J. B. Graw delivered an impressive and appropriate address. Several other patriotic pieces were sung, and the services closed. An entertainment was afterward given by Post 5 in the Market House. The weather was fair, and the occasion passed without accident.

DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.—About twelve o’clock on yesterday Lewis Werts, aged twenty years, who had his leg crushed by a locomotive, at Fourth street and Bridge avenue, on Saturday afternoon week, died from the effects of his injuries, lockjaw having set in. He lost an arm six months ago by a rail road accident.

RUNAWAY HORSE.—Yesterday morning a horse became frightened on Federal, near Broadway, and dashed down the street with furious speed. A young man named Davis, at Third and Federal, sprang into the wagon, and, seizing the reins, succeeded in stopping the animal before any damage was sustained.

SERIOUS FALL.—A young lad, son of Abraham Anderson, who resides on Cooper street, near Camden while playing yesterday, accidentally fell from a fence, and broke his leg near the knee.

RAILROAD SMASH.—About four o’clock yesterday a train of cars struck a wagon at Seventh and Sycamore streets, demolishing the vehicle, but, fortunately, no one was injured.

COMMITTED.—Justice Cassady yesterday committed James McCulley, Lemuel Ridell and Charles Wilson, for being quarrelsome and disorderly.

Assistant Fire Chiefs Sent to New Stations

Camden Post-Telegram —

Assistant Fire Chiefs Sent to New Stations - Camden Post-Telegram, January 16, 1909

Second Assistant Fire Chief George Cox took up his station at the Kaighn avenue fire house this morning. Chas. Fitzsimmons, Jr., of the Fifth ward, a new appointee, reported for duty at the same house this morning.

ASSISTANT CHIEF BUZINE.

Assistant Fire Chief Samuel Buzine, Richard Marter and Harry Selby have been transferred to Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets. Assistant Chief Buzine, familiarly known to thousands down-town as “Daddy,” will be greatly missed, as a more conscientious painstaking and affable official never held office in this city.

Injured Fireman in Restless Night

Camden Post-Telegram —

Injured Fireman in Restless Night - Camden Post-Telegram, May 20, 1910

Arthur Wingate Greatly Weakened After Long Period of Sleeplessness.

FEAR BROKEN RIB PENETRATED LUNG

Arthur Wingate, the driver of the combination chemical and hose wagon at Fire Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets, who was injured by the team crashing into an iron column of the elevated railroad at Haddon avenue and Line street, yesterday afternoon, passed a restless night at Cooper Hospital, and this morning his condition was not satisfying to the doctors.

Besides suffering from a couple of fractured left ribs and severe lacerations of the scalp he also sustained an exhausting internal shock.

It is also feared that one of the broken ribs penetrated a lung, but an X-ray examination will have to be made to determine that. If such is proven to be the case the wounded fireman’s chances of recovery would be dimmed.

The apparatus was on its way out Haddon avenue to slight fire at the farm house of William Butler, colored, at the head of Pine street, at the time it met with disaster.

There was a trolley car standing under the elevated railroad at Line street and it was while turning out of the tracks at full speed that the team of strapping gray horses crashed into one of the four iron columns of the structure at that point.

Driver Wingate was hurled from his seat a distance of about twenty feet, laiding [sic] on his head on the hard earth bleeding and unconscious. Firemen John Lutz, Harry Selby and John Lennox, who were on the back of the wagon, were thrown to the ground by the force of the collision, but escaped injury.

One of the gray horses drawing the apparatus and known as “Nig” was almost instantly killed when it dashed into the pillar; the other steed swerving to one side escaped meeting a similar fate. Outside of the pole of the wagon being snapped off and the dashboard twisted the apparatus was not badly damaged.

Wingate was rushed to Cooper Hospital in an auto canvassing for funds for the Homeopathic Hospital, and placed in a private ward for treatment.

7 Firemen Take Oaths in Camden

Camden Courier-Post —

7 Firemen Take Oaths in Camden - Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1966

New Captain Named

ROBERT OLESIEWICZ

Seven of the 14 vacancies in the city’s fire department were filled yesterday and a new fire captain named by Public Safety Director Keith Kauffman.

Robert Olesiewicz, 47, was promoted from fireman to captain. He will be assigned to Ladder Company 1 at fire headquarters, 3rd and Arch Streets. Olesiewicz, who lives at 1194 Morton Street, has been with the fire department 15 years.

The seven new firemen sworn in yesterday were George C. Kurtyan, 21, of 2812 Hayes Avenue; Robert B. Shaw, 26, of 455 Morse Street; Richard C. Francesconi, 23, of 506 Rand Street; Nelson L. Savidge Jr., 25, of 2002 Howell Street; Thomas M. Prosinsik, 21, of 1381 Kenwood Avenue; Michael C. LaFrance, 22, of 488A Rand Street, and Kenneth Penn, 21, of 1773 Norris Street.

Fire Chief Edward Michalak said the new men will have a six-week training course before being assigned to various companies throughout the city.

He said the new additions will bring the fire department up to 180 men. The full complement is 187.

Trial Board Dismisses Suspended Fireman

Camden Courier-Post —

Trial Board Dismisses Suspended Fireman - Camden Courier-Post, November 18, 1938

Dismissal was the sentence handed down yesterday in the case of Tennie Hutchinson, attached to Fire Truck Co. No. 1, Fifth and Arch streets.

Hutchinson was suspended by Fire Chief John H. Lennox August 8, on several complaints involving absence without leave, running up unpaid bills and other charges. He was found guilty of the charges two weeks ago by the bureau’s trial board, comprising Chief Lennox, Deputy Chief William R. Harring and Public Safety Commissioner Mary W. Kobus.

Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909 Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909 Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909 Camden Justly Proud of Splendid Fire Department - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1909

HEADQUARTERS OF CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT

Change From Volunteer to Paid “Laddies” Will Be Appropriately Celebrated Next Wednesday

It is probably unknown to the average citizen that Camden had a paid Fire Department some years before Philadelphia. It is just forty years since the gallant volunteer fire-fighters went out of service. To be exact, it was September 2, 1869, that Camden City Council provided to pay its firemen, and on December 10 of the same year they went into service. This event is to be fittingly celebrated next Wednesday in a demonstration in which the business men of the city, as well as the municipal departments, will participate.

It was not until March 15, 1810, that Camden boasted of even a volunteer fire company, and it was on that date that the Perseverance Fire Company was organized. In 1834 there were two such organizations which had been increased to six by 1851. For the most part these distinct aggregations of fire-fighters did not get along very well together and controversies were frequent.

SAMUEL S. ELFRETH

Chief of the Camden Fire Department

Companies Reorganized

City Council felt itself called upon to reorganize these companies in 1866 by ordinance, and some semblance of system was inaugurated by electing James Ayers marshal, followed by Wesley P. Murray. But while the companies did gallant service, it was thought best to have a department under the control of the city and that the firemen should receive some compensation for their services.

It was in consequence of this that Council on September 2, 1869, adopted the ordinance providing for the appointment of five fire commissioners, marshal and two assistants. The commissioners included Messrs. Harbert, Kirkbride, Perks, Bingham and Daubman. William Abels was appointed the first marshal, with William W. Mines as assistant in the First district at Fourth and Pine streets, and William H. Sherman, assistant in the Second district at Fifth and Arch streets.

Bender Made Chief

Abels was succeeded in 1871 by Robert Bender, who gave place to Henry Serault. In 1876 Bender was again placed in charge but was soon displaced by Claudius W. Bradshaw, afterwards Mayor of the city. Then Samuel S. Elfreth, the present chief, was placed in charge. He remained until 1881, when Daniel Carter was made chief. Three years later Elfreth was once more in charge. In 1887 Bender was given the office which he retained until 1890, when Chief Elfreth succeeded him and has since remained in that position.

As presently constituted, the department includes Chief Elfreth, First Assistant Samuel S. Buzine, Second Assistant George P. Cox and Third Assistant Walter Browning, beside captains, lieutenants, engineers and others to the total of one hundred efficient men who have repeatedly proved their value in saving valuable proptrty [sic].

Department Well Equippd [sic]

As to the aparatus [sic], there are six fire engines, six combination hose and chemical wagons, two hose carriages, one aerial hook and ladder, one chemical engine, beside other necessary vehicles, some of which are held in reserve.

There are thirty-nine horses distributed in the nine houses. The headquarters are located at Fifth and Arch streets, which is thoroughly modern in all of its equipments.

Under Chief Elfreth, who has been in the service nearly forty years, the department has been brought to such a high standard of efficiency that the Underwriters’ Association recently paid special attention to it by decreasing insurance rates fifteen per cent. Councils’ Fire Commissioners, of which Councilman Harry R. Read is chairman, has also done much to make the department the success it is at present.

4 Trapped in Blaze Saved by Firemen

Camden Courier-Post —

By JOSEPH McCARTHY, Courier-Post Staff

City firemen fought smoke, flames, snow and a biting cold during the night and early morning hours as a rash of fires severely damaged four buildings and destroyed a tavern.

According to Public Safety Director Keith Kauffman, at one point only two engine companies were not actively fighting the blazes as seven engine companies, three ladder companies, the rescue squad and three battalion chiefs were at the fire scenes.

At the site of the worst fire, 5th and Mickle Streets, police and firemen braved dense smoke and fierce flames to rescue four elderly persons trapped in first, second and third floor apartments.

Started In Tavern Lounge

The blaze, which broke out in the lounge of Ray’s Tavern, was discovered by Patrolmen Augustus Balzano and Anthony Saponare at 3:58 a.m. after they were alerted of smoke by highway employees battling the second snowstorm of the week.

The two policemen, after radioing the alarm, kicked in the door of the tavern and raced through the smoke and flames to rescue Mrs. Agnes Lockhart, 58, from her upstairs apartment.

The patrolmen took Mrs. Lockhart to Cooper Hospital where she was admitted with a cut head and smoke inhalation.

Minutes later firemen, headed by Battalion Chief Biaggio Ardire, arrived. Ardire said the tavern was engulfed in smoke and flames. He said the flames leaped from the tavern roof to a luncheonette and apartment building next door.

Ardire said firemen raised a ladder to the third floor of the second building where Mrs. Mabel Seward, 64, was hanging from a window ledge. However, firemen were hampered in the rescue attempt by the narrow space of the alley and could only hold the screaming woman until other firefighters could make their way to the third floor window from inside the building.

The rescuers, wearing face masks, wrapped Mrs. Seward in blankets and carried her through the flames to safety.

Two Carried Out

At the same time, more fire fighters entered the burning building and carried out Mrs. Viola Lagerprantz, 65, who lived in a rear apartment on the first floor and John J. Smith, 86, from a second-floor apartment.

All the victims were taken to Cooper Hospital for smoke inhalation treatment and released an hour later.

Kauffman ordered the victims, still wrapped in blankets, taken to fire headquarters at 3rd and Arch Streets and notified city welfare authorities. The Welfare Department obtained temporary housing for the three victims at Volunteers of America headquarters, 828 Market Street. Each victim lost all possessions in the blaze.

Additional Alarms

Ardire, at 4:27 a.m. called for additional fire crews and an hour later requested more aid. Battalion Chief Daniel Jiannetto’s unit answered the first distress call while Acting Battalion Chief Arthur Batten’s men arrived on the second plea.

Batten’s unit had been fighting two North Camden blazes since 10:53 last night.

Ardire said that when firemen attempted to get into the buildings, the fire was raging forward, backward, and straight up the stairwells out of control.

The owner of the luncheonette, Dominic Padulla, arrived at the scene about 5:30 a.m. Padulla and his brother, Frank, who also had been out, live on the first floor.

Canteen Truck on Scene

Volunteers of America Canteen truck with Colonel William Gwynne also was at the scene and served firemen coffee and donuts.

Fire Chief Edward Michalak said he has ordered a complete investigation of the fire.

Kauffman said 5th Street south of Mickle and Mickle Street east of 5th has been closed to traffic indefinitely.

In the two other fires in North Camden, a grocery store was damaged at 442 N. 9th Street, and two vacant buildings at 623–625 North Front Street were damaged.

Grocery Store Blaze

Batten said a defective chimney apparently caused the grocery store blaze which raged through joists and partitions. The store is operated by Benjamin Lamberte while the building is owned by Mrs. Sarah Schecter of Baird Boulevard according to the battalion chief.

Batten’s crew were forced to make two trips to the vacant buildings as wind whipped flames. He said the fire probably was caused by vagrants seeking shelter from the snowstorm.

Before the firefighters could take off their fire apparel, they were dispatched to the 5th and Mickle Street blaze.

Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept.

Camden Courier-Post —

Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949 Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949 Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949 Van Pfefferle Acting Head Of Fire Dept. - Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949

Named as Mertz Gets Leave and Prepares To Retire on Jan. 15

Camden has a new acting fire chief today—William Van Pfefferle.

The new department head was appointed by Safety Director E. George Aaron, after he received a letter Wednesday from Acting Chief Walter Mertz, announcing his desire to retire on Jan. 15. Mertz also requested a leave of absence until that date. The leave was granted.

Van Pfefferle, now a battalion chief, will fill the acting chief’s post during the interim, Aaron said.

Both men have been stationed at fire headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets.

Mertz, who is 72 and lives at 3016 Constitution road, has been a member of the fire department since Oct. 1, 1911. He was promoted to lieutenant on Oct. 1, 1915, then raised to captain on April 1, 1918, became battalion chief on Sept. 14, 1932, and two years later was raised to deputy chief.

On the retirement of the late John Lennox, Mertz assumed the acting chief’s duties Nov. 19, 1945.

Van Pfefferle joined the department Oct. 1, 1917, as an electrician. At that time the fire department had several pieces of electrically driven apparatus with power supplied by storage batteries. At that time fire department personnel had been depleted because of War I service.

Due to his experience with electrically-driven equipment, Van Pfefferle was placed in charge of all apparatus in the city on July 1, 1918. He was promoted to junior captain on Feb. 2, 1927; senior captain, March 30, 1930, and to battalion chief on Sept. 18, 1944.

Van Pfefferle, who is 58, lives at 619 North Fourth street.

The Civil Service Commission has called for an examination for fire chief, with battalion chiefs and captains eligible to take the test.

Three Firemen Suspended

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Three Firemen Suspended - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 26, 1900

The Fire Commissioners of Camden City Council last night suspended Fireman Cox for one month, and Firemen Colkett and Johnson for two weeks for fighting in a saloon on Arch street last Saturday night.

Over in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 16, 1897

President of City Councils Charles H. Ellis, Jr., is suffering with symptoms of typhoid fever.

George E. King, Gloucester City’s defaulting treasurer, is said to have been located at Charlotte, N. C.

After an illness of two weeks from the grip, Chief of Police Dodd was able to return to duty yesterday.

Owing to Commissioner Beldon being engaged in the courts the investigation of the affairs of Camden county, which was to have been begun yesterday, has been again postponed until later in the week.

Mrs. Mina Geist, whose place at Second and Arch streets, was raided Saturday night, pleaded guilty before Mayor Westcott yesterday of selling liquor without a license and paid a fine of $50 and costs.

Defies Efforts Of 2 Chums to Rescue Him

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Defies Efforts Of 2 Chums to Rescue Him - Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1950

A 16-year-old boy was drowned in the Cooper river, near Eleventh and Linden streets, today after he jumped into the water, apparently to escape the heat.

The boy, William Bush, of 431 Riley street, was brought to Cooper hospital, where physicians used artificial respiration in an effort to save his life. Dr. Llewelyn Hunsicker pronounced the boy dead.

According to police, Bush, who could not swim, had been playing on the bank with two companions, Thomas Brown, 16, of 320 Washington street, and Raymond Hickman, 15, of 318 Washington street.

Police said the three decided to take a dip i nthe [sic] river. The Bush boy asked the others to watch him while he jumped in. He then leaped from the bank and immediately began bobbing up and down.

At first the other two thought Bush was joking, but soon realized that he was in trouble. Brown leaped in after him, but Bush was frantic by then and drove Brown away with his flailing arms.

Forced to Quit Effort

Another boy, Dennis Conway, 16, of 717 Fern street, who was swimming nearby, approached Bush and tried to grab him, but Conway also was forced to abandon the effort to save Bush when the latter thrashed at him.

Conway then shouted to one of the others to call the police. The boy was forced to run several hundred yards to the Scott-Smith Cadillac Co. to make the telephone call.

Fire Rescue Squad No. 1, at Fifth and Arch streets, under the direction of Battalion Chief Harry Wagner, administered artificial respiration until the arrival of Dr. Hunsicker, brought from Cooper hospital by police.

Orders Boy to Hospital

Dr. Hunsicker expressed belief Bush was already dead, but ordered the boy taken to the hospital for still further attempts to revive him.

The Weather Bureau reported a high of 86 today at 5 p. m., but a gentle southerly breeze brought fairly pleasant conditions in this area. The thermometer will drop to about 66 tonight, but will rise to 86 by tomorrow afternoon. The latest prediction is fair and quite warm weather tonight and tomorrow.

Two N. Camden Men Attacked by Thugs

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Two N. Camden Men Attacked by Thugs - Camden Courier-Post, December 15, 1957

Two street attacks were reported Friday night to Det. Russell Young.

John Hoey, 73, of 831 Linden st., an attendant at a parking lot at 4th and Arch sts., said that while he was counting the day’s receipts he was assaulted by two Negroes about 17 years old, and was hit on the head with a rock. He said the pair fled without loot when he shouted for help.

Joseph Packer, 45, of 621 Grant st., said he was punched in the face by a group of five teen-age Negroes at 3rd st. and Kaighns ave. while he was walking to work. He said his assailants fled without robbing him. He was treated at West Jersey Hospital for a possible nose fracture.

3 Firemen Grads Given Assignments

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3 Firemen Grads Given Assignments - Camden Courier-Post, July 10, 1964

Three firemen were graduated today from the Camden City Fire Training School, 9th and Market sts. Their training began June 11 and included one week at the Philadelphia Fire Training School.

Assigned in ceremonies at fire headquarters, 3rd and Arch sts., were Truman Maples, 26, of 1024 N. 35th st., to Engine Company 11, Ernest A. Fagan, 25, 105 S. 35th st., Engine Company 1, and Spencer Smith 3d, a third-generation fireman, 22, of 1523 Collings rd., to Ladder Company 1.

Robert Miller Drops Dead as He Plays Pool

Camden Daily Courier —

Robert Miller Drops Dead as He Plays Pool - Camden Daily Courier, December 7, 1911

Former City Policeman and First Ward Constable Dies Suddenly

SUCCUMBS FROM APOPLEXY AT SECOND AND ARCH STREETS

ROBERT F. MILLER.

While playing pool in Goldenberg’s parlor, Second and Arch streets, this afternoon at 2.35 o’clock, Constable Robert F. Miller, a former policeman, of 315 Pearl street, was stricken with appoplexy [sic] and died before medical attention could be summoned.

He served several years on the force and was well liked in the Third ward in which he resided.

He was re-elected constable last election by a good majority in the First ward.

Coroner Saunders gave a certificate of death.

Changes in Fire Department

Camden Daily Post-Telegram —

Changes in Fire Department - Camden Daily Post-Telegram, July 17, 1901

W. Scott Franklin, who was appointed a fireman last week assumed his duties yesterday. He succeeds Wright Cox, resigned. He is now doing duty with the East Side firemen, while Fireman Augustus Kester has been transferred from the East Side to Fire Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets. Harry Middleton, driver of No. 2 Engine Company, has tendered his resignation. Wright Cox is driving a chemical engine in the Atlantic City Fire Department.

Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company

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Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1905 Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1905 Brave Fire-Fighter Heads New Company - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1905

EDGAR BOLTON

Who has been chosen foreman of the new fire company in Camden

The new fire house on Federal street above Twelfth, in the heart of the mill, factory, foundry, textile and lumber district of Camden, is rapidly nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy.

Edgar Bolton, of the Second ward, at present a member of the company at Fifth and Arch streets, who has been elected foreman of the new company, was chosen by the Foreign [sic] Commissioners because of his ability and bravery shown at some of Camden’s recent big fires.

One of the institutions of which Camden is proud is its paid fire department, made up of trained fire-fighters, among them Foreman Bolton, who doesn’t know the meaning of the word fear.

Starting the New Year on the Job

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Starting the New Year on the Job - Camden Courier-Post, January 3, 1965

Courier-Post Photos by Bob Bartosz and Arthur C. Jarvis

FIREMEN MAN equipment in fire headquarters, 3rd and Arch sts., New Year’s Day. They were among hundreds of South Jerseyites at work in diverse ways despite the holiday. Men in foreground are Fireman John Brzozowski (left) and Capt. Joseph Wolfing [sic], both members of Engine Co. 2.

Old Holdup Charge Keeps Youth in Jail

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Old Holdup Charge Keeps Youth in Jail - Camden Courier-Post, March 22, 1939

Krause, Involved in Marlton Bank Robbery, Must Face Offense of 3 Days Later

Stanley Krause, 22, was held in county jail here last night awaiting arraignment today on a robbery charge.

Krause and Stanley Geda, 24, both of Camden, drew suspended sentences yesterday after pleading non vult to a charge of holding up and robbing the Marlton National Bank in 1934. After Judge Frank A. Hendrickson disposed of the case, Krause was turned over to Camden police.

Both were released from State Prison in Trenton several days ago, where they had been sentenced to from five to 10 years for holding up a Public Service garage at Fifteenth and Mickle streets in Camden. This occurred three days after Krause and Geda, with two other men, held up the bank.

Geda was released after being placed on probation.

John Lenkowsky and Mitchell Sadowski, also arrested in the garage holdup, have yet to complete their sentences. At the time the four pleaded guilty to the garage holdup, they also admitted robberies of the Genova Cafe, Third and Arch streets, and of a Gloucester grocery.

Camden Protected During Big Blaze

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Camden Protected During Big Blaze - Camden Courier-Post, July 11, 1933 Camden Protected During Big Blaze - Camden Courier-Post, July 11, 1933

3 Firemen Off Duty Commandeer Truck and Wait for Any Emergency

With all available fire-fighting apparatus at the Kaighn’s Point conflagration, three members of the city fire department who were off duty nevertheless provided Camden with its only protection against other fires by breaking into an abandoned firehouse and manning a fire truck.

Captain Clarence Madden and Firemen John Mulligan and George Garner, attached to the fire house at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets, heard the third alarm and knowing that all the city’s companies were summoned to the fire, decided to go on duty to be ready for any other emergency.

They hurried to the fire house. The No. 5 truck has been out of commission for some time and they were unable to move it.

Jumping into Madden’s own car, they went to the Fourth and Vine streets house which has been discontinued. A truck was inside.

But they found all doors locked. Forcing a rear window they entered and broke the padlock on the front door and drove the truck to headquarters at Fifth and Arch streets, where they reported and remained on call until the return of the other companies.

They were commended by Chief John H. Lennox for their resourcefulness.

Fireman Overcome in Blazing Cellar

Camden Daily Courier —

Fireman Overcome in Blazing Cellar - Camden Daily Courier, February 7, 1912

Rendered Unconscious By Smoke Joseph Logue is Bravely Rescued

POLICEMAN AND LADDIE AS HEROES

Bravery on the part of Policeman Harry Bakley and Fireman Harry Anderson perhaps saved the life of Fireman Joseph Logue, of the No. 4 house, when he was overcome with smoke in the cellar at the home of John Holloway, 219 Grant street, last night. Logue after being pulled from out of the cellar was revived and was able to resume his duties.

The alarm came in about 7.45 last night and the companies from the Fourth and Vine streets house and Fifth and Arch streets responded. On arriving at the house smoke was pouring from the cellar windows in volumes. Handicapped by the windows being bolted the firemen fought the fire from the inside of the house. As they opened the cellar door the smoke almost overpowered them.

Unable to get at the blaze, Logue descended the steps with an extinguisher and attempted to fight the fire. After waiting for several minutes his companions become [sic] alarmed and quickly made their way down the steps to find Logue. While groping in the blinding and choking smoke, Bakley tripped over what he thought an object on the floor. Reaching down he discovered it was the unconscious form of the fireman. Calling to Anderson, they carried the prostrated man up the steps.

His clothing was unbuttoned and Logue was laid on a blanket in the rear yard of the house, while his companions worked earnestly to get the smoke from his lungs. After several minutes’ work he recovered consciousness and refused to be taken to the hospital.

The fire although of slight nature, caused much excitement in the neighborhood and did damage of only a few dollars. The fire is thought to have been started by a child going into the cellar with a lighted candle and tripping, fell, the lighted candle igniting scattered paper lying on the floor.

Fire Veteran Dies in Harness

Camden Morning Post —

Fire Veteran Dies in Harness - Camden Morning Post, January 31, 1927

Capt. P. Scott Franklin, Officer of No. 1 Company, Victim of Stroke

J. Scott Franklin, junior captain at No. 1 fire house, Fifth and Arch streets, died at his home, Eleventh and Carpenter streets, yesterday. He was 62, and had been attached to the station for more than 22 years.

He died suddenly of a stroke. He had been injured in an accident several months ago, and while continuing at his duties, had been complaining of illness.

His wife has been seriously ill for the past week. According to his mates at the fire house he had been greatly worried over her condition. She had not yet been told of his death late last night, as it was feared that the shock would be too great for her.

He was one of the veterans of the fire department and had won his way up to captain from the ranks. He figured in the fighting of several large fires.

Few Painters on Strike in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Few Painters on Strike in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 2, 1903

Journeymen painters in Camden yesterday went out on strike, the boss painters as a rule refusing to accede to their demands for $2.80 for an eight-hour day. The strikers established headquarters at Third and Arch streets, where it was stated twenty-five men are out.

The master painters who have signed the union scale are A. R. Dease, D. S. Garwood, William H. Casperson, S. W. Guise, A. Lazro, Robinson & Corson and Joseph Vennell.

Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine

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Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936 Volunteer Firemen Worked 14 Years To Pay Off $5000 Debt on Engine - Camden Courier-Post, October 9, 1936

Above is shown a photo of fire headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets, before it was remodeled to provide sleeping quarters for each fireman. The photo was taken in the Gay 90’s. A hook and ladder truck was housed in a building to the north of it. The main building contained horse-drawn apparatus. The stables were in the rear. Note the tower from which hose was suspended to dry after a fire.

This is the third installment of a history of fire fighting in Camden from the formation of the first volunteer company in 1810 to 1936. It is the first complete history of the fire department written since 1886 and links the old volunteers with the new paid motorized department. It is being published in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the Camden County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Camden Fire Department. Yesterday’s installment told of the purchase of the first steam pumper by Weccacoe in 1864.

By FRANK SHERIDAN

The New Jersey Fire Company was organized May 1, 1851, and on July 21 that year obtained the fire apparatus formerly owned by the Mohawk company. The organizers of the company were James Carr, Samuel Adams, Thomas Butcher, Aaron Giles, John Wood, David H. Sparks, William Garwood, E. B. Turner, William Woodruff, Henry Coombs, Adam Newman and Caleb Clark. Coombs was elected president and Sparks secretary.

Frank Sheridan

The fire apparatus was housed in a stable at Broadway and Spruce street for a time. Better quarters were obtained later on Walnut street near Fourth. The New Jersey Company then purchased a lot on Chestnut street near Fourth street and erected a two-story brick building.

The company was incorporated in 1854 and disbanded in 1866. Its other presidents in succession were Carr, John Crowley, Joshua L. Melvin, Samuel Hickman, John Warrington, Jeremiah Brannon, Richard C. Mason and C. De Grasse Hogan.

A second Fairmount Fire Company was organized in 1854 and City Council gave the company the old Fairmount apparatus. The firemen rented a one-story frame building on Pine street near Third. The structure had been vacated by the Shiffler Hose Company.

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Organizers were William C. Figner, president; William J. Miller, secretary; Frederick Breyer, treasurer; William H. Hawkins, John W. Hoey, Henry A. Breyer, and Alfred H. Breyer. Additional members enrolled were George W. Watson, Anthony R. Joline, Thomas Francis, John L. Ames, George W. Howard, William F. Colbert, Francis Fullerton, John S. Ross, Joshua Spencer, Lawrence Breyer, William H. Lane and James Scout.

Incorporated in 1853

The company was incorporated on February 17, 1853. The name was changed to United States Fire Company, No. 5, on February 10, 1854. Scout was elected president and George Deal, secretary.

New fire apparatus was purchased by the reorganized company. A lot was acquired and a two-story frame house was erected at 239 Pine street. The company continued at the fire house until it disbanded with other volunteer companies in 1869.

The Weccacoe Hose Company, No. 2, was organized on March 15, 1858, and housed with Weccacoe Fire Company on Arch street between Fifth and Sixth streets, for two years. In 1860 the company moved to a stable at Hudson street and Bridge avenue. Later the firemen moved to De La Cour’s labratory [sic], Front street near Arch. In 1863 the company bought ground on Benson street above Fifth costing $450 and built a two-story brick building costing $2200.

The organizers were Allan Ward, Edward T. James, Edward J. Steer, John W. Garwood, George W. Thomas, Simeon H. Pine, Thomas C. Barret, Thomas Ellis, and John Thornton. Thomas D. Laverty was elected president; Ward, vice president; James, secretary, and Steer, treasurer.

Steam Engine Purchased

The company was incorporated on February 2, 1860. A steam fire engine was purchased in 1868 at a cost of $5800. The company proposed to pay off the debt by subscription, but agitation for a paid department prevented collection of the money. When the company went out of service in 1869 to be succeeded by a paid department the members decided not to disband and remained intact to pay off its indebtedness of $5000 remaining to sustain the honor of the company.

The firemen met at regular periods, paid dues and carried on for 14 years to wipe out the debt. On September 8, 1883, the company met, voted to pay the last claim of $14.25 and adjourned rather than disband. During the 14 years the company answered no alarms but held entertainments and benefits to raise funds to pay off its indebtedness.

The volunteer firemen were prompt, daring and efficient but each company was independent and misdirection frequently resulted in loss of property. This led to agitation for a fire department under complete control of the city, which had maintained indirect jurisdiction over the volunteers.

City Council passed an ordinance in 1866 to reorganize the system and provided for appointment of a fire marshal with approval of the companies. James W. Ayers, of Weccacoe Engine Company, was elected marshal for a term of two years. He was succeeded by Wesley P. Murray, of Weccacoe Hose Company, in 1868.

2 Fire Districts Formed

Both men were good organizers and popular but the rivalry between companies and insubordination re- [cut off at the crop edge]

First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch

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First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch - Camden Courier-Post, October 10, 1936 First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch - Camden Courier-Post, October 10, 1936 First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch - Camden Courier-Post, October 10, 1936 First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch - Camden Courier-Post, October 10, 1936 First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch - Camden Courier-Post, October 10, 1936 First City Fire House Located at 5th and Arch - Camden Courier-Post, October 10, 1936

Hosemen, Tillermen and Laddermen Paid $50 Monthly While Call Men Received $75 a Year; Steam Engine Held for Emergency

This is the fourth installment of a history of fire fighting in Camden from the time of the formation of the first volunteer company in 1810 to 1936. It is the first complete history of the fire department written since 1886 and links the old volunteers with the new paid motorized department. It is being published in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, which is being sponsored by the Camden County Fire Chiefs Association and the Camden Fire Department. Yesterday’s installment told of the disbanding of volunteer companies and city council creating a paid department in 1869.

By FRANK SHERIDAN

The Camden Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, was organized in 1869 as a unit of the paid fire department with headquarters at the northwest corner of Fifth and Arch streets, and was connected with Camden Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2. The hook and ladder and engine companies occupied adjoining buildings.

The company was equipped 50 years with a ladder truck 45 feet long and nine other ladders, one an extension of 63 feet in length, one battering ram, two fire extinguishers, four buckets, two axes, four pitchforks, one crowbar and four lamps.

The members of the Camden Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, in 1886, when the last history of the department was written, were Amedy Middleton, tillerman; Benjamin L. Kellum, driver; Thomas Walton, and John W. Toy, laddermen; William Doughten, Peter S. Gray, John Gray and Charles A. Todd, callmen.

The Camden Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 1, was organized in 1869 and stationed at Fourth and Pine streets, where Engine Company, No. 1, still is housed. The company was equipped with one second class steam fire engine made by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manchester, New Hampshire; one hose cart, manufactured by the Silsby Company, Seneca Falls, N. Y.; three horses and 1600 feet of hose.

The members of the company in 1886 were John A. Stockton, foreman; G. Rudolph Tenner, engineer; William Deno, driver; William W. Laird, stoker; Wilson Bromley and Jacob F. Nessen, hosemen; William Deith, Andrew Miller, William Bogia and W. Elwood Campbell, callmen.

Stockton became chief of the department in 1914.

Organized in 1869

The Camden Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2, was organized in 1869 and located at the paid fire headquarters at Fifth and Arch streets. The ground floor had two connections with the hook and ladder company.

In 1886 the department consisted of one chief engineer, an assistant, 18 regular men and 12 call men. The regular men devoted full time to the service while the call men could go about their regular occupations.

Engineers received $60 monthly, hosemen, tillermen and laddermen $50 monthly. The call men received $75 a year.

In 1886 the fire department owned three steam fire engines, two hose-carriages, one hook an [sic] ladder truck, nine horses, 3200 feet of hose, 21 fire alarm boxes with 12 miles of wires, a connecting electric battery, with 80 one-gallon jars to create power for long distance alarms, striking gongs lighting gas jets, unhitching horse apparatus and stopping clocks.

The department now has 162 men including a chief, two deputy chiefs, two battalion chiefs and a senior and junior captain for each of the 13 companies.

Held for Emergency

The engine company was equipped in 1886 with a second class Amoskeag apparatus, one hose carriage and a supply wagon. A Gould steam fire engine was held for emergency. On the second floor was a large reception room, a battery room and 13 beds.

The roster of the company in 1886 included Samuel S. Elfreth, chief engineer; Samuel S. Buzine, assistant chief engineer; Jacob W. Kellum, extra engineer; Harry C. Grossup, foreman; William Morris, engineer; C. B. Harvey, driver of engine; Frank Turner, stoker; Charles Robinson and Isaac Shreves, hosemen; James Carey, Logan Bates, William Lyons and Howard Currie, callmen.

The early chiefs of the paid department were William Ables, Robert S. Bender, two terms; Cladius [sic] W. Bradshaw, mayor from 1880 to 1886; Henry F. Surault, Samuel S. Elfreth, Daniel A. Carter. These chiefs served for the duration of the terms of the fire committees of city council. This system was changed later and Elfreth was named permanent chief. Buzine was deputy chief under Elfreth.

(Tomorrow’s installment will describe a sudden succession of chiefs brought about by the resignation of Elfreth and the death of Charles Worthington, who was fatally injured in a fall from a roof at a fire.)

Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915

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Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936 Motorization of Camden Fire Department Completed Under Chief P. B. Carter in 1915 - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936

Above is shown a photo of part of the Camden Fire Department after it was motorized. The above companies are stationed at Fire Headquarters, Fifth and Arch streets.

This is the fifth installment of a history of fire fighting in Camden from the time of the formation of the first volunteer company in 1810 to 1936. It is the first complete history of the fire department written since 1886 and links the old volunteers with the new paid motorized department. It is being published in the interest [sic] with Fire Prevention Week, which was sponsored last week by the Camden County Fire Chiefs Association and the Camden Fire Department. Saturday’s installment told of the formation of the paid fire department.

By FRANK SHERIDAN

Samuel S. Elfreth was reappointed for several terms as chief by the fire committee of city council before he was made permanent head of the department.

After more than 30 years of service he retired in October 13, 1913, and was succeeded by Charles Worthington, captain of Engine Compony [sic] No. 6, on November 1, 1913. Worthington was killed in a fall from a roof on May 14, 1914, and was succeeded by Deputy Chief John A. Stockton. Stockton retired the following year and was succeeded by Peter B. Carter on October 1, 1915.

Under Carter the motorization of the department was completed. Carter was injured in a fall from a roof when fire destroyed the interior of State Street Methodist Episcopal Church. He retired on a pension on March 31, 1926, to become chief of the Collingswood Fire Department. He remained as Collingswood’s chief until August 29, 1927, when he resigned. He was succeeded as chief of the Camden department by the late Thomas J. Nicholas. Nicholas retired in November, 1932, and was succeeded by John H. Lennox, who was named acting chief by former Mayor Roy R. Stewart on December 1, 1932. He was sworn in as a full-fledged chief on October 1, 1934.

Lennox Heads Department

Lennox is now chief. The deputy chiefs are William R. Harring and Walter A. Mertz and the battalion chiefs, Charles Erickson and Rollo R. Jones. Bernard J. Gallagher is fire marshal, James A. Howell, chief of the electrical bureau, and James H. Long, chief of the water department.

Deputy chiefs were known as assistant chiefs until the two-platoon system was inaugurated in Camden on January 1, 1921, under fromer [sic] Mayor Charles H. Ellis.

Company commanders were at first called foremen. Later they were named lieutenants. When the two-platoon system was adopted, requiring the men to be on duty one-half day instead of 24 hours the ranks of senior and junior captain were created.

The present equipment of the department includes two pieces of apparatus at Engine Companies No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and one piece at Nos. 10 and 11. The department also has four hook and ladder trucks. Three of these are aerial trucks stationed at Nos. 1, 2 and 4. Company No. 3 has a city service truck. The department also has a supply wagon, four chief cars and a coffee service wagon for third alarms.

Fire headquarters is now maintained at Fifth and Arch streets and the Electrical Bureau is in modern offices on the eighth floor of the new city hall. Engine Company No. 2 is housed with Truck Company No. 1, at headquarters.

The other companies are housed as follows: Engine Company, No. 1, Fourth and Pine streets; Engine Company No. 3, Broadway and Ferry avenue; Engine Company No. 6, Front and Linden streets; Engine Company No. 7, Kaighn avenue above Mt. Ephraim avenue; Engine Company No. 8, and Truck Company No. 2, Sixth street and Kaighn avenue; Engine Company No. 9, and Truck Company No. 3, Twenty-seventh and Federal streets; Engine Company No. 10, and Truck Company, No. 4, Ninth street and Morgan boulevard; Engine Company No. 11, Twenty-seventh street and Hayes avenue.

Engine Company No. 4, Fourth and Vine streets, was abolished in 1932 for economy reasons. Engine Company No. 5, Federal street and Cooper river, was closed with the building of the Federal street viaduct in 1926.

Company Commanders

Company commanders at present are: Engine Company, No. 1, Acting Senior Captain Harry Wagner, Jr., Acting Junior Captain Joseph Gentlesk; Engine Company, No. 2, Acting Senior Captain Rocco Fanelli Acting Captain Edward Ellender; Engine Company, No. 3, Senior Captain Leonard Megee, Junior Captain Eli Hunt; Engine Company, No. 6, Acting Senior Captain George Salnders, Junior Captain George Townsend; Engine Company No. 7, Senior Captain William F. Rose, Junior Captain Henry Zook; Engine Company No. 8, Senior Captain Lawrence Newton, Junior Captain Alvin Thompson; Engine Company No. 9, Senior Captain Daniel Smith, Junior Captain Howard Glick; Engine Company No. 10, Acting Senior Captain Jarrett Zanders, Acting Junior Captain Maurice O’Brien; Engine Company, No. 11, Senior Captain Charles Watkins, Junior Captain Herman Kreher.

Truck Company No. 1, (hook and ladder), Senior Captain William Van Pfeferle, Acting Junior Captain William Judge; Truck Company, No. 2, Acting Senior Captain James Young, Acting Junior Captain Frank Oberman; Truck Company No. 3, Senior Captain Clarence Madden, Acting Junior Captain David Humphreys; Truck Company No. 4, Senior Captain Mordecai Clark, Acting Junior Captain William Scholl.

The coffee wagon was presented to the department by Mrs. Laura Frey, widow of former City Treasurer George A. Frey, on July 20, 1930. The wagon was presented at the request of Frey. It is a modern kitchen on wheels, according to Chief Lennox.

The pumpers of Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6 have pumping capacity of 1000 gallons per minute. Companies 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 can pump 750 gallons a minute. Nos. 9, 10 and 11 have three-in-one chemical, hose and pumping units. Companies No. 1 and 6 have booster tanks with 100 gallon capacity, replacing chemical, with three-quarter-inch rubber hose.

City Council authorized the motorization of the Camden Fire Department on January 1, 1913. The first motor car was assigned to Chief Elfreth. The motorization was completed under Chief Carter. Camden was one of the first cities in the country to motorize its department and was so equipped before Philadelphia began to use the modern equipment with powerful pumpers.

When the fire department was motorized City Council retained two of the steam pumpers, having them mounted on tractors. After a survey of the city’s fire, water and police equipment and building codes in 1932 by the National Board of Fire Underwriters a recommendation was made that this apparatus be replaced by more modern motor driven and operated equipment. This was done two years ago while former Mayor Roy R. Stewart was director of public safety.

Six Killed at Fire

Six men have been killed in the line of duty fighting fires. The worst catastrophe was at a fire which destroyed the old Fifth Regiment Armory at West and Mickle streets on March 16, 1905. The fire broke out at 5.55 p. m. William Jobes, Engine Company, No. 1; George Shields and William Hillman, Truck Company, No. 2, were trapped in a room in the building and were killed.

Chief Worthington was killed in a fall from a roof while directing the fighting of a fire at Delaware avenue and George street on May 14, 1914.

Capt. Martin Carrigan, of Engine Company, No. 2, was killed directing a fight against a fire which wrecked the interior of the Morris Handle department store at 427 and 429 Kaighn avenue on January 18, 1922.

Hoseman John J. Reilly was killed on January 19, 1925, when a fire extinguisher exploded while fighting a fire at 924 North Second street.

Two Camden firemen were crippled as a result of being caught under a falling wall while battling a fire at the Enterprise Wall Paper plant at Collingswood on January 6, 1915. Injured with them was a Westmont fireman and former Judge John B. Kates, of the Collingswood department, then a member of the General Assembly of New Jersey. The late Battalion Chief George B. Wade and the late William E. Laird, a hoseman, were caught under the falling debris and were in the West Jersey Hospital several weeks. Kates, Wade and Laird suffered crushed limbs.

(Tomorrow’s installment will tell of the most serious fires in the history of the city.)

Safa Torah Dedicated

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Safa Torah Dedicated - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 16, 1916

Camden Jews Feast After Sunday’s Exercises

Camden Jews yesterday participated in the exercises incident to the dedication of the Safa Torah, or the sacred books, which was held by the Ahav Zedak Congregation at the synagogue, Fifth and Arch streets. It was under the direction of the Ahav Zedak Auxiliary. Among those who made addresses was Samuel Mazok, of Philadelphia

After the dedicatory exercises a feast took place in the Succoth, or booth, erected in the rear of the synagogue for the Feast of Tabernacles. At night the congregation and friends were the guests of the Ahav Zedak Auxiliary at Post 5, G. A. R. Hall. The committee in charge included William Sterling, Harry Lutz, William Rothman, Israel C. Kress, Jacob Dash, Morris Kress. The officers of the congregation are: President, Samuel Matter; vice president, Jacob Tarter; secretary, Lewis Levin; treasurer, Max Greenberg.

The Torah, which contains the laws of God, is made of parchment, is about thirty feet long and is written in Hebrew. It is the work of pious Jews. The congregation now has three of the Torahs.

Battle Echo of Murder at Club

Camden Evening Courier —

Mrs. Rosalie and Her Rival for ‘Chick’ Hunt Describe Event in Court

Swap Punches In Street

Pretty, piquant Katherine Rosalie—for love of whom men are declared to have fought to the death in the rooms of the Sixth Ward Republican Club—today waged her own fight against her self-avowed rival for the attentions of Charles “Chick” Hunt.

In Camden Police Court this morning, Mrs. Rosalie appeared as complainant against Miss Elsie Berendt, 1901 Broadway, who, by her own assertion, was “Chick’s girl” until Katherine came along.

The court battle, moreover, was merely an aftermath to a hand-to-hand encounter which both declared to have taken place yesterday at the corner of Fourth and Arch Streets. Today’s chapter of the comedy-drama was ended when Judge Bernard Bertman sent both young women home, after chiding Miss Berendt for being “too nervy” and “talking too much.” Miss Berendt was kept in custody by Judge Bertman for about five minutes and then dismissed. Meanwhile Mrs. Rosalie had departed in triumphant possession of Mr. Hunt’s company.

Mrs. Rosalie, 22-year-old brunette, entered the official investigation of the slaying of Joseph Cimini, at the Sixth Ward Republican Club, after county detectives advanced the theory that the fight which resulted in the final shooting had been caused by an argument over “Chick’s girl.” Hunt, a former South Camden pugilist, was in the club at the time of the shooting. According to detectives, the fight had started between Joseph “Mose” Flannery and Hunt; Cimini had entered the argument on behalf of Flannery, and Joseph “Polack Joe” Deven had shot Cimini when the latter struck him with the butt of a revolver.

Both Waiting For Hunt

Mrs. Rosalie, after recounting her story of her friendship with Hunt to Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Varbalow, denied she was “Chick’s girl,” or “anybody’s girl.” But, apparently, Elsie didn’t look at it that way.

According to the testimony of the two young women and of Hunt, in Police Court today, the encounter between the girls took place late yesterday afternoon. Katherine said she was waiting for Hunt at Fourth and Arch Street. Elsie said she was waiting for Hunt at Fourth and Federal Street, a short block distant.

“Chick” arrived, it was testified, and Elsie met him first. She asked the whereabouts of Katherine. Then she saw Katherine and went there. She accused Katherine of having called her a “bum” and of using other uncomplimentary terminology. Katherine promptly denied it.

What happened then depends on whether Katherine’s story or Elsie’s is correct. Katherine said Elsie hit her. Elsie says Katherine hit her. Hunt apparently acted as peacemaker for the nonce and the match wound up in Police Court today.

Girl’s Story Is Denied

There, Elsie earned the disapproval of Judge Bertman by declaring, in great detail and in determined tones, that she had lived with Hunt for seven years as his wife; that she had gone to work as a waitress, and supported him and that he had deserted her several weeks ago when Katherine appeared on the scene.

“Chick” denied all this, declaring he lived at 1213 Broadway and not with Miss Berendt. It was then Elsie received the Court’s opprobrium for “talking too much” and evidencing “too much nerve.” And that was about all there was to it.

Meanwhile, it became increasingly evident that it was a tangled case which Prosecutor Ethan P. Wescott is to present to the Camden County grand jury in connection with the slaying of Cimini, otherwise “Joe Gannon” last Saturday morning.

“Polack Joe” Deven, held on a charge of murder, has admitted firing the shot that killed Cimini before the eyes of two Camden district detectives and nearly a score of other men.

Motive A Mystery

But just how it happened or why, or what led to the argument that seems to have preceded the shooting remained today as much of a mystery as though Cimini had been slain in some lonely DeRussey’s lane instead of in a crowded clubroom.

The investigation so far has focused definitely around the figures of Hunt and Flannery, the latter a storm-center of Eighth Ward politics and police records.

From the tangled web of evidence which county detectives have gathered, it appears only that the argument which resulted in the shooting of Cimini by Deven was caused by ill-feeling between Flannery and Hunt. Whether that ill-feeling had to do with the fading love motive that county detectives so confidently built up until yesterday, whether it was over the crap game supposed to have been in progress at the club, or whether it had a political tinge, is part of the mystery.

Clings to Love Motive

County detectives still cling to a somewhat obscure “love motive,” though it is admitted that they’re not getting very far with it.

The latest development along this line is the arrival in the prosecutor’s office, late yesterday, of John Rosalie, estranged husband of the attractive young woman, who denied that he knew either Flannery or Cimini and stated that he knew nothing whatever concerning the latter’s death.

Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Varbalow, after hearing Mrs. Rosalie’s statement the day before, had announced yesterday that the authorities were “looking for Rosalie.” Mrs. Rosalie had told of the apparent jealousy of her husband—a jealousy which she insists is unfounded—concerning Hunt. She had told how Rosalie and his brother-in-law, Howard Churchill, had set upon Hunt one day at her apartment and had beaten him. She said that she believed her husband might have been acquainted with Cimini.

The theory formed by detectives after that, was that Cimini had gone to the Sixth Ward Republican Club early last Saturday for the purpose of “getting” Hunt because of his, Cimini’s friendship for Rosalie.

Theories Break Down

This was the theory that seemingly broke down when Rosalie appeared and declared he didn’t know either Cimini or Flannery. It apparently broke down just as had a former theory, to the effect that Cimini and Hunt had been rivals for the affections of Mrs. Rosalie, for the latter also declares she knew neither Cimini nor Flannery.

It broke down just as had the city detectives’ theory that it all happened because of an attempted hold-up by Flannery and Cimini, for none of the witnesses mention a hold-up affair in their statements to Wescott. Flannery has made no statement, though apparently he holds the key to the story. His reply to all inquiries is “See my lawyer.” And no one knows who his lawyer may be.

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