Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue lies three blocks south of Kaighn Avenue, and runs from Front Street east to Haddon Avenue. Atlantic Avenue east of 7th Street was and remains a mix of homes and commercial properties. The street continues between 7th and 9th Streets, with interstate highway I-676 and the elevated rail line crossing the street. East of 9th Street to Haddon Avenue the street is primarily residential.
100 Block of Atlantic Avenue
100 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
106 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Carmen Passarella — Coal |
| 1947 | Carmen Passarella |
129 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| late 1940s | Brick's Cafe |
Ferry Avenue & Atlantic Avenues
Camden Grocers Exchange — Northwest Corner of Ferry Avenue & Atlantic Avenues.
Slot Machine Arrests
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The Camden police yesterday arrested Joseph Dole, Broadway and Atlantic avenue; Joseph Hyde, Sixth and Jackson streets; Adam T. Davis, Second street and Kaighn avenue, and A. B. C. Smith, Broadway and Ferry avenue. They will have a hearing before Recorder Nowrey to-day on the charge of having slot gambling machines in their business places. The machines were confiscated.
Apsco Engravers Die Steel
Camden Courier-Post —
Chas. W. Klinzing — Camden 3576. Apsco Engravers Die Steel. Makers of Steel Dies, Steel and Copper Plates. 240 Atlantic Ave., Camden, N. J. Camden Courier-Post Ad, March 12, 1930.
Bender Brothers Inc., Cotton Batting, 250 Atlantic Avenue — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.
Unknown firefighter & District Chief Theodore Primas after fire at Bender Brothers, 250 Atlantic Avenue — December 18, 1961.
St. Hill’s 24 Hour Towing Service, 270 Atlantic Avenue — 1991–2008.
(609) 541-1940
(609) 342-7467
ST. HILL’S
24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE
USED AUTO PARTS
and GLASS
270 ATLANTIC AVENUE
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08104
200 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
201 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Andy's Lunch Room |
217 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| Tose Warehouse |
230 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | I. Eskin & Son — clothing manufacturers |
240 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–1930s | Apsco Engravers Die Steel — Charles W. Klinzing |
250 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s–1930s | Booth Bottling Company | |
| 1947–1961 | Bender Brothers Inc. — Cotton Batting | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad |
270 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1991–2008 | St. Hill's 24 Hour Towing Service |
287 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1885 | Carl & Matilda Scholl |
| 1887 | Herman Loder |
| Dr. H.H. Davis |
300 Block of Atlantic Avenue
Steps have also been taken to head off the thirteen alleged fraudulent votes which the Democrats hope to poll from “Baltimore Belle” Dutton’s notorious place, at 305 Atlantic avenue. Philadelphia Inquirer, October 29, 1893.
309 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
Child Dies From Burns
From terrible burns received on April 12, Susanna Mary Tombo, aged 4 years, of 309 Atlantic avenue, died in the Homeopathic Hospital in Camden yesterday. The little one received her injuries as a result of playing with matches during the temporary absence of members of her family. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1915.
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311 & 313 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
313 Atlantic Avenue — 2012 Vacant. Photograph taken June 15, 2012.
The body of Samuel Harding, of No. 313 Atlantic avenue, Camden, was found yesterday morning hanging lifeless in his stable at the rear of the house. It is thought his death was the result of melancholy at the recent loss of his thirteen-year-old daughter. He was about forty-five years of age, and leaves a wife and four children. Trenton Evening Times, January 17, 1884.
315 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
Andrew Gabala, of 326 Atlantic avenue, was held in bail yesterday by Mayor Westcott, charged with assaylt [sic] and battery on his sister-in-law, Josephine Smith. Philadelphia Inquirer, December 12, 1897.
327 Atlantic Avenue — 1918: Thomas Gray Horner & Family — WWI Draft Card.
REGISTRATION CARD
SERIAL NUMBER 2624
ORDER NUMBER 1970
1. Thomas Gray Horner
2. PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: 327 Atlantic ave, Camden, N. J.
3. Age in Years: 33
4. Date of Birth: Aug 29th, 1885
5. RACE: White (checked)
10. U. S. CITIZEN: Native Born (checked)
16. PRESENT OCCUPATION: Bent[?] Finisher
17. EMPLOYER’S NAME: American Cigar Factory
18. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS: 6th & Mechanic[?] St., Camden N. J.
19. NEAREST RELATIVE: Anna Horner
20. Address: 327 Atlantic ave, Camden N. J.
I AFFIRM THAT I HAVE VERIFIED ABOVE ANSWERS AND THAT THEY ARE TRUE
Thomas Gray Horner (signature)
P. M. G. O. Form No. 1 (Red)
REGISTRAR’S REPORT 29-3-8-C
DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
Height: Tall (checked). Build: Medium (checked). Color of eyes: Grey. Color of hair: Dark.
29. Has person lost arm, leg, hand, eye, or is he obviously physically disqualified? (Specify.)
30. I certify that my answers are true; that the person registered has read or has had read to him his own answers; that I have witnessed his signature or mark, and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows:
Frank R. Crimm[?] (signature of registrar)
Date of Registration: SEP 12 1918 (stamped)
LOCAL BOARD FOR DIVISION No. 2, CITY OF CAMDEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROOM #12, CITY HALL, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.
(STAMP OF LOCAL BOARD)
321 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Augustus L. Henkel — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
322 Atlantic Avenue — 1911–1920s: Herbert W. Baxter Jr.
300 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
305 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1893 | "Baltimore Belle" Dutton's saloon |
| 1947 | No Listing |
306 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Reginald Bryant |
307 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1888–1890 | George & Ella Simpson — Lillie Simpson |
| 1947 | Lester J. Harris |
| 2012 | Gone |
| 1888–1890 | George Simpson & Family |
308 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Catherine Sanborn |
309 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | Tony Romanio |
| 1915–1947 | Andrew Tomko & Family |
| 1915–1947 | Andrew & Mary Tomko |
| 1915–1947 | Anna Tomko |
| 1915–1947 | Susanna Mary Tomko |
| 1915–1947 | Mary Tomko |
| 1915–1947 | William Tomko |
| 1915–1947 | John Tomko |
| 2012 | Vacant |
310 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | H. Joseph Bodilly |
311 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1891 | Samuel Roach |
| 1947 | Harrison M. Smith |
| 2012 | Vacant |
312 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Laura Bryant |
313 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1884 | Samuel Harding |
| 2012 | Vacant |
314 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896 | Amy Mann |
| 1947 | Robert Blair |
315 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Lewis Sheriff |
316 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harrison H. Leopold |
318 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1878 | Albert C. Dildine |
| 1947 | James Randazzo |
319 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Anna Henkel |
| Corporal Edward P. Carey |
320 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Amanda D. Gaskill |
321 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Augustus L. Henkel |
322 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1910s | Herbert W. Baxter Sr. |
| 1911–1920s | Herbert W. Baxter Jr. |
| 1947 | George M. Steiller |
323 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | No Listing |
324 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Sallie Henry |
325 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | No Listing |
326 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1898 | Andrew Gabala |
| 1947 | Joseph Derago |
| John L. Westcott |
327 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1918 | Thomas Gray Horner & Family — Thomas G. & Anna Horner |
| 1947 | No Listing |
328 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harry Katz |
329 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Howitt Baylis |
| 2012 | Gone |
330 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph J. Hughes |
331 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Ralph Longano |
| 2012 | Gone |
334 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Mary Baker |
335 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Walter Bullock |
| 2012 | Gone |
336 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William H. Peck |
337 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Moody Coleman |
| 2012 | Gone |
338 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Elmer Ingram |
340 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Ambrose A. Cooper |
342 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Henry Meltzer |
344 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Martha Bershky |
346 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anna Wheeler |
348 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Albert E. Collum |
| Technical Sergeant William R. Smerhovsky |
350 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph P. Nuzzi |
354 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Samuel T. Lang — cafe |
| 1931 | Samuel T. Lang |
| 1947 | Roy's Market |
356 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Hyman Budman — tailor |
| 1947 | Hyman Budman |
358 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | August Henkel Sr. & Family |
| 1930 | August & Virginia Henkel Sr. |
| 1930 | Peter Joseph Henkel |
| 1938 | Felix Joslin |
| 1947 | Vacant |
360 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Atlantic Radio Service — Orlando Dondani |
| 1947 | Atlantic Radio Service |
362 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Benny's Market Inc. — Benjamin Margolit |
| 1947 | Benny's Market Inc |
Lillie Simpson, Sixteen, Taken to City Hall by Her Father
Trenton Evening Times —
Lillie Simpson, 16 years old, of Camden, who eloped with Nathaniel Dryburger and drove to New York in the latter’s milk wagon last Summer, was taken to the City Hall yesterday by her father, who said she was incorrigible. She will be sent to the State Industrial School for Girls.
2 Women Granted Decrees of Divorce
Camden Courier-Post —
Two women who said they were forced to leave their husbands won divorce recommendations from Advisory Master William B. Knight yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Joslin, 1890 Mulford street, said that after “15 or 20 preliminary separations,” her husband, Felix, ordered her and their son out of their home in July, 1933, because she refused to go with him to Sea Isle City “and live in a tent on the beach for the July 4 holiday.”
Mrs. Joslin said she was married in July, 1907, and that her husband started quarreling with her a few months after their marriage. She testified her husband ordered their daughter, Mrs. Catherine Shaw of Camden, out of their home in 1927.
Joslin, whose address was given as 358 Atlantic avenue, had filed suit for divorce against his wife, alleging desertion. Mrs. Joslin filed a countersuit. Later Joslin dropped his suit.
Joseph Polnick Held for Atrocious Assault
Philadelphia Inquirer —
In default of $500 bail Joseph Polnick, of 1180 Sycamore street, was committed to the county jail in Camden yesterday by Justice Thompson on a charge of atrocious assault and battery on Tony Romanio, of 309 Atlantic avenue. It is alleged that the defendant struck Romanio over the head with a crowbar and that while the complainant lay unconscious Polnick bit a piece out of his cheek.
Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
* Charged with setting fire to a stack of hay on the farm of George Aldrick, at Audubon, John Page was committed to the county jail yesterday.
* William Bachrach, who was arrested on a capias in a damage suit instituted by Wilbur F. Ellis, secured $3000 bail and was released.
* H. S. Tatem, of 279 Sycamore street, had his bicycle stolen while in a Broadway store yesterday. Walter Beckwith, of 1111 Emma street, was committed to jail in default of bail, charged with taking the wheel.
* The following cases were reported at the Cooper Hospital, Camden, last night: Bertha Huski, 1124 Sycamore street, feet burned; Harry Getter, Richland, contused wounds of the side, and Amy Mann, 314 Atlantic avenue, hand sprained.
New Year’s Day Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Mummers Were Out in Strong Force to Give Fantastic Greeting to ‘97.
POOR NOT FORGOTTEN
Jersey Fun-Makers Crossed the River to Compete for Prizes in Philadelphia—Features of the Day.
New Year’s Day was more generally observed in Camden yesterday than for many years. The mummers were out in greater force than ever before. Three local New Year’s associations contested for prizes offered by social organizations and business houses. The George S. Dilmore and the Fireside New Year’s associations made their initial bow to the public yesterday, and each carried handsome banners presented by their female friends. Both organizations belong in South Camden. North Camden was represented by the J. H. Trainer New Year’s Association.
COMPETING FOR PRIZES.
The friendly rivalry between the organizations resulted in some handsome costumes being displayed in their efforts to outdo each other. The Dilmore Association has a membership of 267, and turned out a large number of mummers. Clement H. Haines is captain. After parading through the principal streets of Camden they crossed the river to Philadelphia. A wagon, that brought up the rear of their parade, was filled with cakes that had been won. An amusing feature of the display was the “Dilmore Guards.” They were dressed in green suits, wore football hair and carried tin toy guns. A football team was represented with one of their number carried on a stretcher.
The Fireside Association was led by Captain John Dangleman and about 200 members fantastically dressed were in line. A Cuban flag, about twenty-five feet wide by fifty feet in length, was carried by twenty boys. They had the Sixth Regiment band and the Ivy Fife and Drum Corps. They crossed the river to Philadelphia and captured a number of prizes.
The J. H. Trainer Association also made a creditable display, and won several prizes. Walter J. Stanton was captain.
THE POOR REMEMBERED.
The young Men’s Christian Association kept open house all day at their headquarters, on Federal street, above Broadway. The building was prettily decorated with greens. An interesting program, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, volley ball, gymnastics and games of all kinds, was rendered. An interesting lot of relics was displayed in the library by Haydon West. Refreshments were served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary all day.
The poor in the southern section of Camden were not forgotten during the day’s festivities. “Long John” Gallagher, a practical philanthropist, who has a restaurant and lodging house at 330 Atlantic avenue, distributed 500 fish cakes, 50 gallons of coffee, a like quantity of soup and several hundred loaves of bread to the needy.
In North Camden 200 loaves of bread were given out at Sixth and Elm streets to the poor in that section of the city.
Nearly all the political and social organizations kept open house.
Intersection of South 4th Street & Atlantic Avenue
CAMDEN ABATTOIRS — “DIRECT FROM SLAUGHTER HOUSE TO YOU”
N.W. COR. 4th ST. AND ATLANTIC AVE.
STEAKS — Branded Steer Beef: Rump, Sirloin, Club. Juicy and Delicious. 19c Pound.
ROASTS — Branded Steer Beef: Bolar, Pin-Bone, Del Monte, Butchers, X-Cut. A real treat. 19c Pound.
Milk Fed VEAL: Veal Cutlet Roasts lb. 18c; Veal Cutlets lb. 32c; Veal Tenders lb. 29c; Rack Chops or Veal Shoulders lb. 15c.
Friday Only — Short Cut SHLDS. of PORK Pot Roasts lb. 15c; Pork Loin or Rib End lb. 17c; Fresh Hams lb. 20c.
Genuine Baby SPRING LAMB: Legs lb. 21c; Forequarters lb. 11c.
Tender, Juicy Chuck Roasts lb. 12½c.
Ring or Beef BOLOGNA — 15c Pound.
Sugar Cured Pic Nic Hams — 15c Pound.
Milk Fed CHICKENS — 21c Pound.
Fresh Tripe lb. 5c; Pure Pork Sausage Meat lb. 19c; Selected Nearby Eggs 2 Dozen 49c; Fresh Ground Hamburg lb. 12½c.
Camden Abattoirs — “Direct from Slaughter House to You” — N.W. Cor. 4th St. and Atlantic Ave. Steaks, Roasts, Veal, Lamb, Pork, Bologna, Chickens. Camden Courier-Post, February 4, 1938. Louis & Rose Detofsky, Abraham Detofsky, Morris Detofsky, Herman Detofsky, Milton Detofsky, Sol Detofsky.
1425 South 4th Street — 1960s–2012: Atlantic Avenue Meats — Photograph taken November 28, 2011.
Northwest Corner of South 4th Street & Atlantic Avenue — November 28, 2011.
Northwest Corner of South 4th Street & Atlantic Avenue — November 28, 2011.
Looking East on Atlantic Avenue from South 4th Street — November 28, 2011.
400 Block of Atlantic Avenue
407–421 Atlantic Avenue — 1947–1955: General Iron Works, Inc. — Martin Odlen — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages.
General
IRON WORKS INC.
DESIGNERS - FABRICATORS
ERECTORS
OF
STRUCTURAL STEEL
FOR
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL WORK
WOodlwn 4-7554
407-421 ATLANTIC AV. CAMDEN
ERAL IRON WORKS INC
Fabricators of
STRUCTURAL STEEL
ORNAMENTAL IRON
AND
FIRE ESCAPES
[?]07 Atlantic Av Cam......WOodlwn 4-7554
407–421 Atlantic Avenue — 2011–2012: JEN-CYN ENTERPRISES — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
Charged With Larceny
Grant Alston, 50 years old, of 417 Atlantic avenue, was yesterday held in $500 bail by Recorder Stackhouse in Camden, charged with the larceny of sixty pounds of brass. Alston was employed by Louis Katz, a junk dealer, at 1416 South Third street. Philadelphia Inquirer, December 4, 1917.
423–459 Atlantic Avenue — October 31, 2005.
423 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Edward T. Novak — Photograph taken June 15, 2012.
425 & 427 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
429 & 431 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
433 & 435 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
441 Atlantic Avenue — Photograph taken June 15, 2012.
441 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Edwin V. Decker.
441 & 443 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
Wife Biffed by Husband Wins Decree for Divorce
A husband who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, 1932, by singing “I’ll Give You Something to Remember Me By” and handing his wife a swift left to the chin, lost a divorce action yesterday.
Charging extreme cruelty was Mrs. Minnie Alford, of 444 Atlantic Avenue, Camden. Advisory Master in Chancery William J. Kraft recommended an absolute decree and the custody of her two children, Willard, 5, and Ellwood, 2.
Alexander Alford, the husband, lives at 244 Cedar Avenue. The couple were married June 30, 1923, by the Rev. E. A. Miller, in Camden. Mrs. Alford said that the time of extreme cruelty began in October, 1930, and continued until March 18, 1932 when she was compelled to leave.
Mrs. Alford said her husband often choked her, telling her over and over that he was going “to choke her to death.” In speaking of the St. Patrick’s Day altercation, she charged her husband “knocked her cold.”
Willard Appleton, the woman’s step-father, declared that a fight always followed any suggestion by Mrs. Alford that her husband get up out of bed. Appleton also said that Alford disliked any suggestion that he should go out and look for work.
Appleton told Kraft that the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Alford were “one fight after another” with the woman coming out the loser, black and blue marks all over her head, face and shoulders. The decision quickly followed.
Alford did not contest.
444 Atlantic Avenue — 1955: Pedersen’s Welding — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad.
PEDERSEN’S WELDING
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC & ACETYLENE
WELDING
HOUSE TRAILER HITCHES INSTALLED
COMMERCIAL PIPE WELDING
EMerson 5-3828
444 Atlantic Av Camden...EMerson 5-3828
445 & 447 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
449 & 451 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
HOSPITAL CASES
COOPER
Russell Edwards, 38, of 1013 Spruce street, cut arm.
Lillie Sutton, 23, of 1027 South Sixth street, cut leg.
Anna Albano, 11, of 413 Line street, cut foot.
Stanley Cappelli, 8, of 332 Clinton street, cut foot.
Joseph Amato, 15, of 625 Line street, cut foot.
David Lucnio, 5, of 615 Newton avenue, cut chest.
Gloria Katz, 3, of 451 Atlantic avenue, dog bite of ear.
Alberta Cunningham, 8, of 217 Mt. Vernon street, dog bite of wrist.
Jerry Neisner, 5, of 1030 North street, dog bite of hand.
Patricia Titus, 8, of 2005 Arlington street, dog bite of arm.
William Baker, 6, of 819 North Sixth stret [sic], fractured arm.
James Prococci, 14, of 1028 South Third street, fractured arm.
John Bray, 12, of 2733 River avenue, fractured arm.
WEST JERSEY
Frank Paradise, 16, of 1207 Van Hook street, puncture wound of foot.
Joy Blair, 18, of Eldridge avenue, Collingswood, cut ankle.
Leon Milcarek, 28, of 825 Lawrence street, cut nose.
J. T. Hill, 60, of 453 Haddon avenue, cut wrist.
453 & 455 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
455 Atlantic Avenue — 1930: Lewis Rose; 1947: Pasquale Benevento — Photograph taken June 15, 2012.
457 Atlantic Avenue — 1920s–1930s: Morris Segal & Family — Stanton Segal — Photograph taken June 15, 2012.
Dr. Stanton Segal — 457 Atlantic Avenue.
457 & 459 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken June 15, 2012.
400 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
407–421 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947–1955 | General Iron Works, Inc. — Martin Odlen | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 2011–2012 | JEN-CYN ENTERPRISES |
417 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Gerald Alston — Louis Katz, O. Glen Stackhouse |
| 1917 | Gerald Alston |
423 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Edward T. Novak |
425 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Theresa L. Westerman |
427 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony T. Mazur — carpenter |
429 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Alex Tyszko |
431 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stanley Tyszko |
432 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Hyman Bloom — junk |
433 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Yakaski |
435 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony B. Cucich |
441 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Edwin V. Decker |
443 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Samuel I. Pachter — sign painter |
| 1947 | Samuel I. Pachter |
444 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1933–1947 | Mrs. Minnie Appleton Alford |
| 1933–1947 | Willard Alford |
| 1933–1947 | Ellwood Alford |
| 1955 | Pedersen's Welding |
445 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Rebecca Schotz |
447 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Charles L. Dugan |
449 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Hyman Bloom |
451 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1941–1947 | David Katz & Family |
| 1941–1947 | Gloria Katz |
| 1941–1947 | David Katz |
453 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Michael Saligan |
454 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Atlantic Junk Yard |
455 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Lewis Rose |
| 1947 | Pasquale Benevento |
457 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–1930s | Morris Segal & Family — Morris & Nellie Segal, Dorothy Segal, Stanton Segal |
| 1940–1947 | Edward J. Senecal |
459 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | William Waldman & Family — William & Ethel Norwitz Waldman, Annie Waldman, Lena Waldman, Isadore Waldman |
| 1938–1947 | Louis Detofsky & Family — Camden Abattoir — Herman & Rose Seidman Detofsky, Morris Detofsky, Milton Detofsky, Herman Detofsky, Sol Detofsky |
| 1938–1947 | Herman & Rose Seidman Detofsky |
| 1938–1947 | Morris Detofsky |
| 1938–1947 | Milton Detofsky |
| 1938–1947 | Herman Detofsky |
| 1938–1947 | Sol Detofsky |
| 1930 | William Wldmann & Family |
Hospital Cases
Camden Courier-Post —
WEST JERSEY
Albert Daisey, 52, of 215 Greenwood avenue, Gloucester, first degree burns, both hands.
Max Thompson, 60, of Sheridan Mill drive, Hammonton, fractured ankle.
Herman Detopky, 20, of 459 Atlantic avenue, injured finger.
Patsy Ralo, 55, of 1718 Filmore street, lacerated hand.
Frederick Hains, 30, of 861 Cumberland street, Gloucester, lacerated thumb.
Broadway & Atlantic Avenue
1425 Broadway — Solomon & Rose Goldstein, Dr. Hyman I. Goldstein, Dr. Leopold Z. Goldstein, Dr. Henry Goldstein, Dr. David E. Cooper.
Dr. Hyman I. Goldstein on Atlantic Avenue looking northeast towards Broadway — About 1929.
I have a feeling the time is about 1928/30, because the car is probably the same one he used in making medical calls around Camden. Sometimes he would take his kids and me in the back seat, which was loads of fun. Interesting to note, that when he made calls, he always wanted the kids to come along, and later, when I was older and visiting him, he would take me with him. During the depression, the city/govt. arranged for medical visits by doctors to the home and paid, I believe, $2 for each chit that the doctor handed or mailed into a central office.
Joseph Cooper, February 2004
500 Block of Atlantic Avenue
540 Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
540 Atlantic Avenue — 1930s–1950s: Giant Tiger Market.
GIANT
TIGER
IN THE HEART OF CAMDEN 6th Street and Atlantic Avenue
540 Atlantic Avenue — 1950s–1960s: Allied Tire Sales — New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory, November 1965.
The Allied “SPECIAL”
BRINGS TO YOU
CARLOADS OF TIRE BARGAINS
Pressed for time?—You can now buy tires—have them mounted quickly at home—on the road—or at your business location—save precious shopping time—and save money. Buy by telephone—call now.
ALL SIZES
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SIXTH ST & ATLANTIC AVE.
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OPEN THURS & FRI EVES TIL 9 P.M.
500 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
508 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Philip Zeitz & Son — junk |
| 1947 | Philip Zeitz &. Son |
540 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–1950s | Giant Tiger Market |
| 1950s–1960s | Allied Tire Sales |
| 1960s | Venus Tub Enclosures Co. |
Intersection of South 6th Street & Atlantic Avenue
Southeast Corner of South 6th & Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
Looking East on Atlantic Avenue towards South 6th Street — October 12, 1965.
Looking East on Atlantic Avenue towards South 6th Street — October 12, 1965.
Looking North on South 6th Street towards Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
Looking North on South 6th Street towards Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
Looking North on South 6th Street towards Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
Looking South on South 6th Street towards Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
Southwest Corner of Atlantic Avenue and South 6th Street — October 12, 1965.
Looking West on Atlantic Avenue towards South 6th Street — October 12, 1965.
Looking North on South 6th Street towards Atlantic Avenue — October 12, 1965.
Looking West on Atlantic Avenue towards South 6th Street — October 12, 1965.
Looking East on Atlantic Avenue towards South 6th Street — October 12, 1965.
Northeast Corner of Atlantic Avenue and South 6th Street — Modern Hard Chrome Co. — October 12, 1965.
Autoist Loses License
Camden Courier-Post —
Ocean City, July 28.—Walter Lusson, 28, 614 Atlantic avenue, this city, was fined $25 and had his license revoked by Police Judge John Roberts today on charges of reckless driving and failing to heed police whistles. Testimony was offered that Lusson turned out his auto headlights and fled after two policemen whistled and waved a flashlight at him. Camden Courier-Post, July 29, 1941.
625 Atlantic Avenue — 1955: Eastern Auto Body Works — New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory Yellow Pages.
EASTERN
AUTO BODY WORKS INC.
FRANK JULIANO PROP
Complete Body & Fender Service
Car and Truck Painting
INSURANCE WORK
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
WE USE THE FAMOUS
BEAR EQUIPMENT
STRAIGHTENS FRAME
BALANCES WHEELS
STOPS SHIMMY
SAVES TIRES
TIRE SERVICE
WHEEL ALIGNMENT-
TIRES BALANCED
AUTO GLASS INSTALLED WHILE-U-WAIT
• EXPERT RADIATOR REPAIRS •
WOodlawn 4-3000
625 Atlantic Av Camden
600 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
614 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1941 | Walter Lusson |
625 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1955 | Eastern Auto Body Works |
700 Block of Atlantic Avenue
As the rail line ran across Atlantic Avenue at this point, there never was a 700 block.
800 Block of Atlantic Avenue
Mrs. Martha Karajwis, of 816 Atlantic avenue, Camden, who was attacked and beaten and thrown down a railroad embankment near Ferry avenue and Jackson street, Camden, Friday night, was reported out of danger by Cooper Hospital physicians. Bail has not yet been fixed for her alleged assailant, Joseph Bradzohn, of Third and Emerald streets. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 26, 1905.
817 Atlantic Avenue — Scheduled for Demolition, March 2012 — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
800 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
801 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Jack's Auto Parts Inc. (yard) |
804 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Jack's Auto Parts Inc. (office) — Max Weisfeld, Jack Weisfeld |
| — | Jack Weisfeld |
| 1947 | Jack's Auto Parts Inc. (office |
816 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1905 | Mrs. Martha Karajwis |
817 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Scheduled for Demolition |
899 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Samzewski — confectionary |
| 1947 | Joseph Samzewski |
Michael Zawojski
Camden Courier-Post —
Michael Zawojski, 51, died in his home, 916 Atlantic avenue, Saturday. A resident of Camden 44 years, he was employed by the Springfield Coated Paper Co. 15 years as a machine operator. He was a member of the Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America, Local 52.
Surviving are his widow, Anna; a son, Michael Jr., and a daughter, Catherine, at home.
Requiem high Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a. m. in St. Michael’s Ukrainian R. C. Church, Seventh and Florence streets. Relatives and friends will meet at 9 a. m. in the residence, where friends may call Tuesday night. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery under the direction of Stanley Ciechanowski & Son, Camden funeral directors. Camden Courier-Post, November 27, 1950.
917 Atlantic Avenue — 1929: Stephen Pierzynski & Family — Stephen & Katherine Pierzynski.
919 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Gabriel Koldys & Family — Gabriel & Josephine Koldys.
930 Atlantic Avenue — 1959–1970s: Joseph J. Lesniewski & Family.
North side, 900 Block of Atlantic Avenue — February 25, 2009.
900 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
901 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1918–1920 | Joseph T. Johnson |
| 1947 | Frank A. Clark |
903 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stephen S. Koruba |
905 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harry H. Wilson |
907 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank Koch |
908 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Mascibroda |
909 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph F. Pierzynski & Family — Joseph F. & Eleanor Pierzynski |
| 1947 | Joseph F. Pierzynski & Family |
910 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Raymond Przaszneski |
911 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Agnes Tomaszewski |
912 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Victoria M. Trykowski |
913 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Leonard Milcarek |
914 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–1940s | Frank Ulak |
| First Lieutenant Bruno S. Ulak |
915 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harry C. Beck |
916 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947–1950 | Michael Zawojski & Family |
| 1947–1950 | Michael & Anna Zawojski |
| 1947–1950 | Michael Zawojski Jr. |
| 1947–1950 | Catherine Zawojski |
917 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929 | Stephen Pierzynski & Family — Stephen & Katherine Pierzynski |
| 1947 | Walter Zbysiniski |
| 1929 | Stephen Pierzinski & Family |
918 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Strzelski |
919 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Gabriel Koldys & Family |
| 1947 | Gabriel & Josephine Koldys |
920 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929–1947 | Frank Pierzynski & Family |
| 1929–1947 | Frank & Laura Pierzynski |
| 1947 | Lansdowne Bottle Exchange |
921 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Anna Sobolewski |
922 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Walter Sacilowski |
923 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Mary C. Hanaka |
924 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1936 | Walter Lewandowski |
| 1947 | George Hasko |
925 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Szymanski |
926 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Bernard Seborowski |
927 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Helhowski |
929 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1932 | Frank Shultz |
| 1947 | Adolph Donanski |
930 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Ilko Korostowski |
| 1959–1970s | Joseph J. Lesniewski & Family |
| 1959–1970s | Joseph J. & Wanda Lesniewski |
| 1959–1970s | Joseph A. Lesniewski |
931 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Eberhart |
932 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vincent A. Zippilli |
933 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Michael Haday |
938 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John C. Meksa |
939 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Leon P. Szalkowski |
940 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Mary Starzinski |
941 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924 | Joseph Gray |
| 1947 | Owney Boylen |
Charged With Assault
Camden Post-Telegram —
Joseph Kowalski, of 2727 Pierce avenue, charged with disorderly conduct, and Joseph Gray, of 941 Atlantic avenue, charged with assault and battery on Harold Albord, of 2717 Harrison avenue, were arrested last night by Motorcycle Policeman Kauffman, of the Third District, on complaint of Albord. Both men were sent to the City Hall for a hearing before Judge Cleary.
Cops Nab 3, Take Still in Thurman St. Raid
Camden Courier-Post —
Three men were arrested last night in a police raid on an alleged speakeasy at 1108 Thurman street. A small “wash-boiler” still and a 20 gallon can partly filled with wine were confiscated.
Tony Salousky, 28, was held in $500 bail as proprietor for a hearing today. Frank Shultz, 25, of 929 Atlantic avenue, and Henry C. Iesli, 49, of 1224 Chase street, were held as witnesses.
1000 Block of Atlantic Avenue
Numbers Writer Sent to Jail for 60 Days
Chester Lewandowski, 27, of 1000 Atlantic Avenue, was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail by judge Samuel M. Shay after he pleaded non vult in Criminal court to possession of numbers lottery slips. City detectives arrested Lewandowski two months ago.
1000 Atlantic Avenue — 1933: Chester Lewandowski — Camden Courier-Post, June 20, 1933.
Who Socked Who With What Prop Debated in Court
The Monday morning washday blues yesterday landed three South Camden neighbors in Police Court in a futile effort to decide who hit who with what clothes prop.
It seems that Mrs. Sophia Anyzek, of 1013 Atlantic avenue, hung out her wash bright and early Monday. Just as bright and early, Mrs. Helen Pepiak, 1011 Atlantic avenue, decided to beat her rugs.
Well, the wind was in the direction from rugs to wash and things became pretty tense between the families Anyzek and Pepiak. Somehow Mrs. Anyzek’s husband, Stanley, got in the argument.
According to Mrs. Pepiak’s version to Judge Mariano, it was Mrs. Anyzek who wielded clothes props, whanging her in the back with the ungainly weapon.
That didn’t gee with Mrs. Anyzek’s version. It was Mrs. Pepiak who swung the prop and she (Mrs. Anyzek) simply ducked. The prop hit a clothes pole and broke, said Mrs. Anyzek, and a flying fragment struck Mrs. Pepiak in the back.
Mariano thought he had a solution when he suggested that both families move away from the neighborhood. But then it developed that they owned their own homes and the best he could propose was $500 bonds for all hands to keep the peace.
Mrs. Zophia Anyzek
Funeral services for Mrs. Zophia Anyzek, a Camden resident for more than 40 years, will be held at 9 a. m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, Tenth and Mechanic streets.
Mrs. Anyzek, a native of Poland, died Friday. She is survived by her husband, Stanley, of 1013 Atlantic avenue, six sons and two daughters. They are Edward, Joseph, Benjamin, Steven and Victor, of Camden, Alfred, who is stationed in Annapolis with the Navy; Mrs. Stella Spada and Mrs. Adele Bodgan, of Camden. A sister, Mrs. Justine Kmiec, is also a Camden resident, while another sister, Mrs. Mary Toton, lives in Poland.
Mrs. Anyzek was a member of the Rosary Society at the church, and of Grove 40 of the Woodmen’s Circle. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Chews Landing. Friends may call at the residence Tuesday evening. Camden Courier-Post, March 10, 1951.
1047 Atlantic Avenue — 1940–1947: Joseph Chelhowski & Family.
1000 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
1000 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1933 | Chester Lewandowski |
| 1947 | ABC Cleaners — Anthony Bialoskorski |
1002 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Futima — barber |
| 1947 | Joseph Futima |
1004 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Jesse Green |
1006 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anna Puhala — Joseph Skorko |
| 1947 | Anna Puhala |
| 1947 | Joseph Skorko |
1008 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Felix Kozlowski |
1010 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Edward Cameron |
1011 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938–1947 | Albert Pepiak — contractor |
| 1938–1947 | Albert Pepiak |
1012 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William Meyers |
1013 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938–1951 | Stanislaus (Stanley) Anyzek & Family |
| 1938–1951 | Stanley & Zophia Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Edward Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Joseph Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Benjamin Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Steven Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Victor Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Alfred Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Stella Anyzek |
| 1938–1951 | Adele Anyzek |
1014 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Brozoski |
1015 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony F. Martin |
1017 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1920s | Spencer Smith Sr. |
| 1947 | William Weiss |
1019 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Zigmund Dziemianowicz |
1021 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940–1947 | Vincent Gorczynski & Family |
| 1940–1947 | Vincent & Anne Gorczynski |
| 1940–1947 | Eleanor Gorczynski |
| 1940–1947 | Edmund F. Gorczynski |
1023 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stanley Kowalski |
1025 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mario Spada |
1027 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1914–1920 | Charles Whaland |
| 1947 | Chester M. Kasprzak |
1029 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Dominic Zamitis |
1031 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Paul Koszewski — floors |
| 1947 | Paul Koszewski |
1033 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Otis Litwack |
1035 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Nicholas Kawa |
1037 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank J. Jaworski |
1039 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank I. Setzer |
1041 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph V. Jankowski |
1043 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Chester Jurczykowski |
1045 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Kopec |
1047 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–1960s | Joseph B. Kopec & Family |
| 1930s–1960s | Joseph & Helen Kopec |
| 1930s–1960s | Helen Kopec |
| 1930s–1960s | Genevieve Kopec |
| 1940–1947 | Joseph Chelhowski & Family — Joseph & Helen Chelhowski |
1049 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stephen DiTullio |
1051 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Margaret Witkowski |
1053 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Maxwell Vogel |
1055 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John J. Jagodzinski |
1100 Block of Atlantic Avenue
1121–1123–1125 Atlantic Avenue — Harry’s Service Station — Camden High School Yearbook Ad.
Cars Called for and Delivered—Phone Cam. 2074
HARRY’S SERVICE STATION
Authorized Gulf Dealer
Lubricating—Battery Service—Simonizing
Cars washed and polished
1121-23-25 Atlantic Ave. Camden, N. J.
1129 Atlantic Avenue — 1955: RCA Television Service — New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages.
R C A Serv Co Inc 1129AtlAvCam..EMersn 5-4610
RCA TELEVISION SERVICE
FACTORY BRANCH
SERVICE
EXCLUSIVELY
FOR
RCA VICTOR
TELEVISION
“FOR SERVICE CALL”
RCA SERVICE COMPANY INC
1129AtlanticAvCam....EMersn 5-4610
Mark Well the Spot — for better tires and better tire service. 1137 Atlantic Avenue, just east of Mt. Ephriam Ave. Goodrich Silvertown Inc. Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1931.
1139 Atlantic Avenue — Henry S. Vollmer Packard — Henry S. Vollmer, autos.
ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE
Packard
HENRY S. VOLMER
1139 ATLANTIC AVE., CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
Phone Camden 4-3200
SHAW—On July 1, 1941, Gladys F., beloved daughter of Henry G. and Agnes Shaw (nee Andrea) age 15 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o’clock at her parents’ residence, 1143 Atlantic Ave., Camden, N. J. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening. Camden Courier-Post, July 4, 1941.
1148 Atlantic Avenue — Bristow’s Sporting Goods — Camden Catholic High School Football Program, September 23, 1950.
Frank Kelly Andy Mitchell
BRISTOW’S
Camden Sporting Goods
— Athletic Equipment and Awards —
For All Sports
1148 Atlantic Avenue
CAMDEN 4, N. J.
RAWLINGS SPALDING
1148 Atlantic Avenue — 1955: Camden Sporting Goods — Tom Bristow — New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages.
CAMDEN SPORTING GOODS
Tom Bristow, Prop.
Distributor of Mac Gregor
Spalding - Rawlings - Louisville
1148 Atlantic Av Camden...EMerson 5-3720
1161 Atlantic Avenue — 1930: Joseph Waligorski Family — 1930 Census.
Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 (sheet heading not on the crop). Atlantic Avenue. Lines 19-34.
Line 19: [?]elen, Daughter, F, W, age 9, single, school Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 20: Stella, Daughter, F, W, age 7, single, school Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 21: Josephine, Daughter, F, W, age 4[?], single, school No, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 22: Dorothy, Daughter, F, W, age 2 1/2, single, school No, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 23: 1161, 182, 187. Waligorski, Joseph, Head, owned $3000, radio Yes, M, W, age 42, married, married at 21, school No, can read and write Yes, born Poland, father Poland, mother Poland, language Polish, immigrated 1896, Pa, speaks English Yes, Fireman[?], Shipyard, not on a farm (No).
Line 24: Eva, Wife-H, F, W, age 39, married, married at 17, school No, can read and write Yes, born Poland, father Poland, mother Poland, language Polish, immigrated 1904[?], Al, speaks English Yes, occupation None.
Line 25: Stanley, Son, M, W, age 18, single, school No, can read and write Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation [illegible], industry Radio[?].
Line 26: Stephen, Son, M, W, age 17, single, school No, can read and write Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation [illegible], industry [illegible].
Line 27: Jessie[?], Daughter, F, W, age 15, single, school Yes, can read and write Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 28: [illegible], Daughter, F, W, age 13, single, school Yes, can read and write Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 29: Alfred, Son, M, W, age 8, single, school Yes, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 30: Eleanor, Daughter, F, W, age 6, single, school No, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 31: Frank, Son, M, W, age 3 [fraction illegible], single, school No, born New Jersey, father Poland, mother Poland, occupation None.
Line 32: 1157, 183, 188. Serba[?], Bronislawa[?], Head H, owned $3000, radio Yes, F, W, age 48, widowed, school No, can read and write Yes, born Poland, father Poland, mother Poland, language Polish, immigrated 1903, Al, speaks English Yes, occupation None.
Line 33: Marie, Daughter, F, W, age 23, single, school No, can read and write Yes, born Pennsylvania, father Poland, mother Poland, Cigarmaker, Cigar.
Line 34: Veronica[?], Daughter, F, W, age [covered], single, school No, can read and write Yes, born Pennsylvania, father Poland, mother Poland, Cigarmaker, Cigar.
Honesty Costs Driver an Additional 65 Cents
Savadore Agut, 24, of 1168 Atlantic avenue, Camden, realizes that it does not always pay to be honest. Agut arrested Thursday night by Policeman Reese for driving without lights or a license, left $25 with the Pennsauken township police as security for his appearance for a hearing today.
The fine for having no license is $25. To this it was necessary for Recorder George Diehl to add the costs of 65 cents, which would still be jingling in Agut’s pockets had he been less conscientious.
In the recorder’s court this morning there also appeared L. P. Patten, of 324 West Twenty-third street, New York, who was fined $3.65 after being arrested by Policeman Odwell for speeding. Camden Courier-Post, February 25, 1928.
1165 Atlantic Avenue — 1920–1980: Ludwig Drozd & Family — Ludwig & Monica Drozd, Edward J. Drozd.
Anthony J. Dzinski — 1213 & 1228 Atlantic Avenue.
1190 Atlantic Avenue — 1924: Dr. Benjamin Wroblewski.
1100 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
1116 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Richard Toch — burlap bags |
1119 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Charles R. Hauth |
1120 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Cosmo J. Caprice |
1121 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Ruth Marquardt — Mrs. Sally Stilts |
1121–1123–1125 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| Harry's Service Station |
1123 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Speed Line Garage (1123–25) |
1125–1127 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John B. Pulaski |
1129 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | No Listing |
| 1955 | RCA Television Service |
1130 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Julia Gapinski |
1131 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Archie Smith — Mrs. Mae Maddock |
1132 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| August Franzke — filling station |
1137 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Goodrich Silvertown Inc. — tires |
1138 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| Albert S. Koenig |
1139 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| Henry S. Vollmer Packard — Henry S. Vollmer, autos |
1140 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Julius W. Klopp |
1143 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1915 | Benjamin Mercer & Family |
| 1915 | Benjamin & Margurette Mercer |
| 1915 | Benjamin T. Mercer |
| 1915 | Elizabeth Mercer |
| 1915 | John H. Mercer |
| 1941–1947 | Henry G. Shaw & Family |
| 1941–1947 | Henry G. & Agnes Shaw |
| 1941–1947 | Gladys F. Shaw |
1146 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Anne McGee — Daniel Schlett |
1148 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Camden Sporting Goods — Michael Bladyga, Nicholas DiMartinas |
| 1950s | Bristow's Sporting Goods |
| 1955 | Camden Sporting Goods — Tom Bristow |
1151 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stanley Opczynski — grocery |
1153 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stephen Waligorski |
1156 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony Tesman |
1157 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Bruno Stelmach |
1157-1/2 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vacant |
1158 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Lavandowski |
1159 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Bernard Rhodes |
1160 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John F. Mackin |
1161 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Joseph Waligorski Family |
| 1930 | Joseph & Eva Waligorski |
| 1930 | Joseph Stanley Waligorski |
| 1930 | Stephen Waligorski |
| 1930 | Jessie Waligorski |
| 1930 | Genevieve Waligorski |
| 1930 | Alfred Waligorski |
| 1930 | Eleanore Waligorski |
| 1930 | Frank Waligorski |
| 1947 | Frank Gorecki |
1162 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vacant |
1163 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Boncella |
1164 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Kobylinski |
1165 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920–1980 | Ludwig Drozd & Family |
| 1920–1980 | Ludwig & Monica Drozd |
| 1920–1980 | Edward J. Drozd |
1166 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stanley Smiglewski |
1167 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Jankowski |
1168 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1928 | Salvatore Agut |
| 1947 | John Chorzlewski |
1169 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank A. Spychala |
1170 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Andrew Skotnicki |
1172 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| Second Lieutenant Chester A. Stelmach | |
| 1947 | Joseph Stelmach |
1173 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William Stoy — Edward Kunicki |
1174 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Stanley Poreda |
1176 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Leon J. Bleja |
1177 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Willis C. Houseknecht |
1178 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Samuel |
1179 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Zuhorski |
1180 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph Gredruzcy |
1181 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Caroline Rocklenski |
1182 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Edward Doran — George Schaefer |
1183 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Eddie Wolf |
1184 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Sarah Milinski |
1186 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Bernard P. Rafferty |
1188 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Watson Meshanic |
1190 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924 | Dr. Benjamin Wroblewski |
| 1929 | White Mountain Club — Sigmund Loyba, secretary |
1192 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Daniel Konis — Vincent Dolce |
1194 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Wallace M. Dombrowski — barber |
| 1947 | John Dziedzic |
Camden at a Glance
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Special to The Inquirer.
Knocked down by a motorcyclist, five-year-old John H Mercer, of 1143 Atlantic avenue, received a probable fracture of the skull and severe lacerations. He was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. The motorcyclist’s identity is not known by the police.
Miss Ellen Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, of 828 Federal street, and Joseph McCloskey, of Front and Elm streets, were married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Rev. George Welsh.
With a capital of $15,000 the Sturdevant Corporation, whose object is to do a general insurance business, was incorporated yesterday. The incorporators are Frank Sturdevant, Mattie Sturdevant and Malcolm B. Webster.
While sitting on the porch of her home, Mrs. Jane H Dukes, of 3803 Westfield avenue, was fatally stricken with heart disease. Coroner Bushey gave a certificate of death.
Intersection of Atlantic Avenue & Norris Street
Intersection of Atlantic Avenue & Norris Street as seen looking North from Lansdowne Avenue — March 19, 2012.
1200 Block of Atlantic Avenue
Narcotics Week
To the Editor:
Sir—Next week, February 21 to 28, is observed internationally as Narcotic Educational Week. It is hoped that intensive education presented everywhere will be a check on the use of all narcotics among which are listed opium (including morphine, codeine, heroin), cocaine, marihuana, alcohol and nicotine.
Since mental and physical degeneracy often follow their use, it is not surprising that many addicts become criminals.
During Narcotic Education Week public schools, Sunday schools, all public lecturers and editors have a great opportunity to work concertedly that education may contribute its part to build strong sentiment against the use of any drug of which one may become a victim.
J. KAYE WILLIAMS, M.D., 1202 Atlantic Avenue — Camden Courier-Post, February 17, 1938.
'Kid' Roller Skates Jolt Love Off Base
A roller-skating child bride who thought her 19 year old husband “too old” for her was well on her way to being divorced yesterday by Al Daidone, 29, of 424 Clinton street.
Advisory Master Knight recommended a decree for Daidone. His wife, Fannie, lives near Scranton, Pa., with their child, Catherine, nine. Mrs. Daidone is now 25. They were married when she was not yet 15 and he only 19, Daidone testified. But instead of settling down, he said, his wife was roller skating day and night, and complained that he was too old. She deserted him, he said, in the Fall of 1928.
Knight also advised a decree for Mrs. Clara Zoeller Wall Safford, of 1269 Atlantic avenue, from Robert H., also known as Cornelius J. Linskey. They were married Feb. 10, 1923 and he deserted her in December, 1929, she said. World war bonus papers came to him in the name of Linskey, Mrs. Safford testified, but he never explained why. — Camden Courier-Post, February 15, 1938.
Found ill in his motor boat near the Baird avenue bridge, Camden, on November 18, John Seargle, a carpenter, 69 years old, died in the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday, of pneumonia. Philadelphia Inquirer, January 16, 1922.
Mrs. Mary Krasowski
Mrs. Mary Krasowski, 70, of 1230 Atlantic ave., died Friday in her home. Born in Poland, she was a resident of Camden for 38 years.
Surviving are her husband Paul; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Richman, Mt. Holly; Mrs. Mary Barthomejusz, Philadelphia; Mrs. Adele McClaughlin, Oaklyn, and Mrs. Stella Dzinski, Camden; a son Roman, Camden, and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Solemn requiem Mass will be sung at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 10th and Mechanic sts. Friends and relatives will meet at 8 a. m. Wednesday at the Stanley A. Zembruski Funeral Home, 1643 Mt. Ephraim ave., where they may call Tuesday evening. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. Camden Courier-Post, January 26, 1957.
Bush Coal — Solomon Bush — Camden Courier-Post, February 10, 1938. Later: 1947 Columbia Coal & Ice.
BUSH Fresh Mined Quality Anthracite
COAL
12th and Atlantic Avenue
NEW LOW PRICES
NUT STOVE $10 Pea $8.75 Buck $7.50
CASH ONLY
PHONE BELL 1356
1265 Atlantic Avenue — 1943: Alex Dabkowski & Family — Stella Dabkowski, 1943.
1200 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
1200 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Edward Berkowitz — confectioner |
| 1947 | Edward Berkowitz |
1201 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Preferred Cleaners — Yasain Zaven |
1202 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | Dr. J. Kaye Williams, M.D. |
| 1947 | Harry Ward |
1203 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Ignatz Dziczek |
1205 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Walter Lemanowicz |
1206 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Fourth Presbyterian Church |
1207 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Margaret Sterwale |
1209 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Arthur Watson |
1211 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William Kehoe |
1213 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Anna R. Papiernic |
| 1950s–1960s | Anthony J. Dzinski |
1215 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | James J. Bonelli |
1217 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Edward Lemanowicz |
1218 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | Mrs. Stella Pakula |
| 1947 | Leon F. Chudzinski |
| 1947 | Joseph J. Roszkowiak |
1218-1/2 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940–1943 | John F. Chudzinski |
| 1940 | Leon F. Chudzinski |
1219 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | George H. Way |
1220 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank Nakonieczny |
1221 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vacant |
1222 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Pickol |
1223 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Colton Electric Company |
1224 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Pauline Bryszewski |
1226 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William Poole |
1228 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony J. Dzinski |
1230 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1922 | John Seargle |
| 1947–1957 | Paul Krasowski & Family — Paul & Mary Krasowski, Roman Krasowski, Mrs. Stella Richman, Mrs. Mary Barthomejusz, Mrs. Adel McClaughlin, Mrs. Stella Dzinski |
1232 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940 | Bush Coal |
| 1940 | Solomon Bush |
| 1947 | Columbia Coal & Ice |
1246 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Daniel Curcinni |
1247 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919–1937 | Stanislaus Chudzinski Family |
| 1919–1937 | Stanislaus & Pelagia (Pearl) Chudzinski |
| 1919–1937 | Leon F. Chudzinski |
| 1919–1937 | John F. Chudzinski |
| 1947 | Anthony Skabicki |
1249 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1910s | Henry Heinisch |
| 1947 | Michael Kitlas |
1250 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Philip Coscio |
1251 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1910s | Frank Heinisch |
| 1947 | Leon A. Shuda |
1252 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Frances Costell |
1254 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Norman Horner |
1256 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Sophia Pierznik |
1258 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Elizabeth Weber |
1260 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–1940s | Ernest G. Rouse Sr. |
| Ensign Ernest G. Rouse Jr. |
1262 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Frank Selby |
1263 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Herold Oil Burning Service |
| 1947 | George F. Herold |
1264 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1943–1947 | Leon F. Chudzinski & Family |
| 1943–1947 | Leon & Rita Chudzinski |
| 1947 | Walter Filipkowski — Luigi Bonfini |
| 1947 | Walter Filipkowski |
| 1947 | Luigi Bonfini |
1265 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1943 | Alex Dabkowski & Family |
| 1943 | Alex and Stella Dabkowsky |
| 1943 | Stella Dabkowsky |
| 1943 | Genevieve "Jennie" Dabkowsky |
| 1947 | Paul H. Holzer — Alfred Law |
| 1947 | Andrew Mroz & Family — Andrew & Genevieve Dabkowski Mroz, Alex & Jennie Dabkowsky |
| 1947 | Paul H Holzer |
| 1947 | Alfred Law |
1267 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Leonard Stilts |
1269 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | Mrs. Clara Zoeller Wall Safford |
| 1947 | Robert Law |
| Private James Fornek |
Bride-to-Be is ‘Kidnapped’ for Shower at City Hall
Camden Courier-Post —
An attractive Camden girl was “kidnaped” today, on the eve of her wedding, from her home, 1247 Atlantic avenue.
Following a city-wide search, the bride-to-be was discovered in the office of George W. Johnson, building inspector.
An investigation into the circumstances concerning the “kidnaping” was started immediately by Lewis Stehr, police inspector, to determine the parties “responsible.”
While the inquiry was under way, the bride-to-be was ushered into the city commission chamber. There she faced Jack Weinberg, of the city assessor’s staff, and a host of other city employees.
Her entrance was heralded by blasts from a trumpet.
Girls from various offices, meanwhile, scattered to various corners of the chamber, where were hidden a large number of mysterious packages. At this point there entered Joseph J. Roszkowiak, 30 years old, a city assessor’s clerk, of 910 Mechanic street. He was instructed by Weinberg to seat himself beside the bride-to-be, Miss Genevieve Chudzinski, 22 years old. 1247 Atlantic avenue. As both smiled, Weinberg called the “meeting” to order.
Roszkowiak and the girl looked on in amazement. Then the mysterious packages were taken to the commissioners’ table, before which the couple sat. The packages were opened.
There were pots and pans, clothes pins, dishes, rolling pins, rattles and dish rags. And in the midst of the packages was one from attaches of the city assessor’s office, a chest of silver. These were presented. The couple began to speak, when a shot rang out. They turned, but the city employees laughed. It was a cameraman taking a flashlight photo.
Roszkowiak and Miss Chudzinski were given the shower after the City Hall offices closed at noon. They will become bride and groom tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Tenth and Mechanic streets.
The couple met last July 10 when the bride-to-be’s brother, Frank Chudzinski, drowned while on a picnic at Sylvan Lake, Burlington county.
Intersection of Coral Street & Atlantic Avenue
Coral Street & Atlantic Avenue.
Looking South on Coral Street — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
1300 Block of Atlantic Avenue
1301–1305 Atlantic Avenue — Heinisch Brothers Machine Shop — Frank & Henry Heinisch — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages.
HEINISCH BROS
TOOL AND DIE MAKERS
JIG BORING
1303 Atlantic Av Camden..WOodlwn 4-8933
1302 Atlantic Avenue — 1955: Allscale Services — New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages.
Scales Sales & Service
ALLSCALE SERVICES
Specializing in Parts, Service & Repairs On All Makes
KRON-YALE SPECIALISTS
DETECTO INDUSTRIAL & WEBB
MOTOR TRUCK SCALES
& SERVICE
P. O. Box 655 Camden
1302 Atlantic Av Camden.WOodlawn 4-2557
Mrs. Yetta Spigler
Services for Mrs. Yetta Spigler, 78, of 1310 Atlantic ave., who died Saturday at the Laurelview Nursing Home, Mt. Laurel, were Sunday at the Berschler Funeral Home, Pennsauken. Burial was in the Crescent Burial Park.
The wife of the late Harry Spigler, she was a member of the Congregation of the Sons of Israel.
Surviving are two sons, Samuel of New York and William of Philadelphia; two daughters, Mrs. Frieda Dobrin of Camden and Mrs. Matilda Kline of Philadelphia; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Camden Courier-Post, March 20, 1965.
1318 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Charles Helmrich — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
1320 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Paul F. Helmrich — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
1321 Atlantic Avenue — 1920–1947: Charles Melchert & Family — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
Found guilty of a charge of abusing eight-year-old Mary Melchert, of 1321 Atlantic avenue, Gustav Szukay, 26 years old, was yesterday sentenced by Judge Kates to serve from two to twelve years in the State Prison. In spite of the declarations of the defendant that it was a case of mistaken identity the child was positive in her identification of him. Philadelphia Inquirer, January 10, 1920.
1321 & 1323 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken March 19, 2012.
1333, 1335 & 1337 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken March 19, 2012.
1335 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Harry Zackeroff — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
1336 Atlantic Avenue — 1930s–1940s: John H. Lear — Electrician’s Mate First Class William H. Lear — Photographs taken 2003.
1337 Atlantic Avenue — 1947: Verna G. Otten — Photograph taken March 19, 2012.
SLIVINSKI—On Nov. 10, 1970, Martha, wife of the late Frank of 1337 Atlantic Ave., Camden. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Anna Dodelin, with whom she lived, and son Joseph W., of Collingswood. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Myrtetus Funeral Home, 1530 Collings Rd., Fairview, Camden. Interment Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening. Camden Courier-Post, November 12, 1970.
1340 Atlantic Avenue — 1900s–1910s: Harry & Anna Kurz.
Camden N.J. 1910
POST CARD
AZO PLACE STAMP HERE AZO
CORRESPONDENCE HERE
From Rosie M Casper
NAME AND ADDRESS HERE
Mrs Kurz
#1340 Atlantic Ave
Camden N.J.
1340 & 1342 Atlantic Avenue — Photographs taken August 24, 2011.
1300 Block of Atlantic Avenue — Occupants
City directory records.
1300 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph F. Druzek |
1301–1305 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1947 | Heinisch Brothers Machine Shop — Frank & Henry Heinisch |
1302 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Dzomba |
| 1955 | Allscale Services |
1306 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1930s | Minnie Kurz (sisters) |
| 1900s–1930s | Katie Kurz Hastings |
| 1947 | James J. Powers Jr. |
1307 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Morris Berg |
1310 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harlie B. Hastings — contractor |
| 1960s | Mrs. Yetta Spigler |
1312 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Josephine Tremmel |
1314 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Guiseppe Zito |
1315 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vacant |
1316 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Dora A. Reid |
1318 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Charles Helmrich |
1320 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Paul F. Helmrich |
1321 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919–1947 | Charles H. Melchert & Family |
| 1919–1947 | Charles & Bertha Melchert |
| 1919–1947 | Ferdinand Melchert |
| 1919–1947 | Amelia Melchert |
| 1919–1947 | Mary Melchert |
| 1919–1947 | John Melchert |
| 1919–1947 | Lillian Melchert |
| 1920–1947 | Charles Melchert & Family |
1323 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Richard Saunders |
1326 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Croneberger's Market — grocers — Elsie Croneberger |
1328 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | George Segner |
1330 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1910s | George & Louise Kurz |
| 1900s–1910s | Harry Kurz |
| 1947 | Elmer J. Sirisky |
1332 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William E. Bose |
1333 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Charles Liss — Robert Klingeman |
| 1947 | Charles Liss |
| 1947 | Robert Klingeman |
1334 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony Gambacorta |
1335 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harry Zackeroff |
1336 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–1940s | John H. Lear |
| Electrician's Mate First Class William H. Lear |
1337 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Verna G. Otten |
| 1970 | Mrs. Anna Dodelin & Family — Mrs. Martha Slivinski, Frank Slivinski, Joseph W. Slivinski |
| 1970 | Mrs. Martha Slivinski |
1338 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Lawrence Barth |
1340 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1910s | Harry & Anna Kurz |
| 1947 | William J. Long |
1342 Atlantic Avenue
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | John Burgess |
3-Alarm Fire Rakes Building
Camden Courier-Post —
Courier-Post Photo by Sam Kuchner
HEAVY BLACK SMOKE pours from a vacant factory and warehouse building formerly owned by the Fuller Brush Co. at 6th st. and Atlantic ave. this morning as a three-alarm fire destroyed the structure. The amount of the loss has not been determined.
Fire early today razed a condemned two-story brick vacant factory and warehouse formerly owned by the Fuller Brush Co. at 6th st. and Atlantic ave. There was no estimate of the loss.
Deputy Fire Marshal John Gaffney said a man who declined to identify himself reported seeing two boys about 14 years of age, running from the building only minutes before the fire was discovered. Gaffney said he has begun an investigation into the cause of the blaze and to locate the youths.
There were no injuries reported but members of Engine Company 8 at 6th st. and Kaighns ave., who were among the first on the scene, escaped being burned seriously and losing a 1,000-gallon pumper after they were engulfed in a ball of flame that shot from the north wall of the structure.
Heavy black smoke could be seen over a wide area.
Spotted Smoke
The first of three alarms was reported at 6:10 a.m. when Donald Fuhrer, an employe of Modern Hard Chrome, located across the street from the building, spotted smoke over the roof of the warehouse.
Two more alarms were reported at 6:15 and 6:18 a.m. as the fire raged out of control, endangering Modern Hard Chrome and Modern Auto Body plants, both of which are adjacent to the factory building.
Capt. Philip Farrow, 46, of 219 N. 6th st., with Engine Company 8, reported that he had never seen a building go “so fast in all my 21 years on the fire department.”
Ball of Flame
Farrow said when he first arrived fire was burning on the south side of the building near the roof. He said the pumper went to Atlantic ave. and firemen were hooking up to a hydrant when a ball of flame shot out and engulfed the men and truck. He said Robert Thomas, driver of the pumper, was forced to put his heavy coat over his head to protect himself so that he could drive the pumper out of the area. Farrow said the men didn’t have time to unhook the hoses.
Fire Chief Edward MacDowell said the building was condemned by the city last summer after a section of the roof collapsed spilling bricks and wooden timbers to the street and sidewalk.
Licks Utility Poles
Mild warm air fanned the blaze and kept heavy black smoke close to the ground and for long periods of time firemen worked in total blackness shifting two-and-a-half-inch water lines from one area of the building to another.
During the early minutes of the blaze, fire licked at utility poles on Atlantic ave. and burned electric wires carrying the only source of power to West Jersey Hospital about six blocks away. The power to the hospital was not cut off.
Before the blaze was declared under control at about 7 o’clock, flames shot 125 feet out from the east side of the building setting small grass fires on vacant land near S. 7th st.
Firemen used two aerial ladders along with 10 other pieces of equipment and 50 men to fight the blaze. The rescue squad also stood by as a precautionary measure.
Chief MacDowell said the building was more than 50 years old. It once was the site of the city’s first supermarket known as the Giant Tiger.
The fire chief said the city has been trying to get the building demolished but was having difficulty because of the number of owners involved.
The Day Inquest.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A War Trophy--Senator Sewell’s Departure and Other Camden Items.
Coroner Green, of Woodbury, assisted by Prosecutor of the Pleas of Gloucester county, Belmont Perry, yesterday held at Paulsboro the inquest on the death of Henry Day, who was drowned off the sloop I len [?] on the 19th instant. Several witnesses were examined, who testified that the crew of the sloop, while in Chester, had been drinking freely. Samuel Cox and Joseph Featherstone, fishermen, were in the vicinity of the sloop when Day was drowned and testified to seeing a light on board. A man in a white hat (William Campbell), was scuttling with Day. They saw him strike Day, who fell overboard The captain lowered a boat, which capsized and before the witnesses could render assistance he sank out of sight. The jury retired, and, after a short deliberation, rendered the following verdict: “That Henry F. Day was drowned off the sloop Ella, lying in the Delaware river in the Jersey channel, near ‘Elijah’s’ dock, opposite the shore of and in Logan township, Gloucester county, May 19, caused by being knocked overboard by a short man wearing a white hat, and by the evidence designated as ‘Billy’ Campbell, and that Samuel Tuttle and Thomas A. Joslyn were accessories thereto.” The prosecutor ordered the prisoners to be kept in confinement at Woodbury for trial, Campbell on the charge of manslaughter and Joslyn and Tuttle as accessories after the fact. Application will be made on Monday to have the prisoners released on habeas corpus.
John Evans, Register of Deeds of Camden county, has presented Hatch Post, No. 37, G A. R., a handsome rebel flag captured by him during the late rebellion.
United States Senator William J. Sewell, vice president of the West Jersey Railroad Company, left Camden yesterday for Jersey City, where he intended remaining over night. This morning he will take the steamer Westernland for Europe, where he intends making a three months’ sojourn.
Mrs Matilda Shull, a middle aged lady, residing on Atlantic avenue, near Third, in the Fifth ward, Camden, was struck and instantly killed yesterday morning by an express train on the West Jersey Railroad. Coroner H. H. Davis took charge of the remains and will hold an inquest. She with her husband were walking down the tracks, and in endeavoring to get out of the way of the outward bound train got into the way of the morning Bridgeton express, with fatal results.
4 Held for Grand Jury on Auto Theft Charge
Camden Courier-Post —
Four youths charged with the larceny of an automobile were held for the grand jury Saturday by Police Judge Garfield Pancoast. The prisoners were caught by Motorcycle Policeman Gus Fortune after a chase.
The prisoners described themselves as Henry Garbacki, 17, of 1201 Lansdowne avenue; Walter Lewadowski, 17, of 1158 Atlantic avenue; Nicholas Boganik, 19, of 1305 Thurman street, and Wallace Slowski, 19, of 820 Cherry street.
Shortly after midnight William Wright, of 338 Benson street, reported to the police that his automobile had been stolen from in front of his home. An hour later Fortune saw the four youths in the car and captured them. The prisoners were unable to furnish the $1000 bail.
Auto Painting and Body Repair Work
Camden Courier-Post —
New Process—Fast Service
BILSON AUTO BODY CO
Walter T. Bilson, Prop.
Formerly with Collings Carriage Co.
Ferry and Atlantic Avenues
Phone Camden 6361
Battalion Chief Hurt Responding to Alarm
Camden Morning Post —
Rollo R. Jones, 547 York street, battalion fire chief, was cut on the knee last night when his car collided with a coal truck at Broadway and Atlantic avenue as he was responding to a fire alarm.
A bonfire set by boys near an old garage at Tenth and Pearl streets led a resident of the neighborhood to turn in the alarm. It was extinguished with no damage.
According to Preston Russ, driver of the truck, Jones’ car struck the rear of his machine. Jones was treated at West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.
Camden News.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
County Boundary, Board of Education, Sunday School Convention and Other Items.
Ex-Judge Pancoast, Henry Fowler and John O. Clement, the commissioners appointed by the Supreme Court to ascertain the boundary line between Burlington and Atlantic counties, which is in dispute, met at No. 100 Marker [sic] street yesterday and examined several old residents as to their knowledge of the line. They decided to adjourn until the 18th instant, when charts, &c., will be presented to assist the commissioners in their task.
The census takers appointed by the board to ascertain the number of children of school age for the eight wards reported as follows: First district, 4388, Second district, 3219, Third district, 4000, Fourth district, 3159, total, 11 973. Each district comprised two wards. The Committee on Accounts reported favorably bills amounting to $[?] 58. The board adjourned, to meet on the 18th instant.
At the monthly meeting of the Camden Board of Education last evening the treasurer reported having paid out during the past month $11,852 05, which overdrew his receipts $361 87.
The third annual convention of the New Jersey Sunday School Association for the Fifth district, comprising Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, will be held in the Presbyterian Church at Salem on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, June 17 and 18.
Articles of incorporation were filed in the county clerk’s office at Camden yesterday by John Wanamaker, William H. Wanamaker, John F Hillman and William Sidebottom, of Philadelphia, and Samuel S. Hillman, of Haddonfield, for the incorporation of a company, with a capital stock of $[?]00,000, divided into 4000 shares, for the manufacture, buying and selling of clothing, furnishing goods, &c., in Camden. The company will commence business with a capital of $30,000 cash and $270,000 in merchandise.
Articles of incorporation of the Anderson Preserving Company were filed in the County Clerk’s office yesterday. The incorporators are Abram Anderson, Leander W. Gouldy and John I Cox. The capital stock will be $250,000. Their object is to can vegetable and preserve fruits.
Camden will be electrically lighted next Friday.
Coroner H. H. Davis held a view yesterday on the body of Mrs. Matilda Scholl, of No. 271 Atlantic avenue, who was killed on Friday by being struck by an engine on the West Jersey Railroad, in the Eighth ward. A verdict of accidental death was rendered.
23 Homeless After $300,000 Fire Destroys City Block in Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
C. B. Coles Mill Damaged and 7 Houses Burn
Six Overcome by Smoke, Two Sisters Saved From Dwelling
ALL BEREFT OF HOMES TO BE CARED FOR BY CITY
Firemen Called at 4 A. M. as Flames Burst From Smouldering Ruins
Fire Climaxes Troubles of Kaighn Point Widow
Yesterday’s disastrous fire was the climax to a series of tragedies which have visited Mrs. Margaret Dolson, of 1226 Knight street, during the last five months. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, 73, died about five months ago. A short time later, Mrs. Dolson’s husband, Robert, died, leaving her with three sons and a nephew. After that, a small fire broke out in her home and damaged some furniture.
Because of some difficulty with the insurance company over collecting money for damage, she allowed her fire insurance on her furniture to lapse and thus was fully unprotected when—
Yesterday the Kaighn’s Point fire razed the house, which she rented, and all of her personal effects were destroyed, leaving her with nothing. Through the kindness of friends, she and her brood have shelter and food today.
Camden’s most devastating conflagration in 18 years swept over an entire city block at Kaighn Point yesterday afternoon and left in its blackened wake damage unofficially estimated at $300,000.
Again at 4 a.m. today, fire broke out in the still smouldering ruins. A fire company from Sixth street and Kaighn avenue responded to the alarm and promptly extinguished the new blaze, leaving a guard there to immediately sound an alarm at any sign of another outbreak.
Yesterday’s hungry flames, fanned by a tricky, high wind, took the following toll:
Seven homes at Nos. 1218, 1226, 1228, 1230 and 1232 Knight street, and Nos. 1208 and 1210 South Front street.
Twenty-three persons, including eight children, eight women and seven men, were left homeless.
Six persons were overcome by smoke or injured by flying debris.
Three warehouses, an office building and a large shed owned by the C. B. Coles and Sons Lumber Company on the east side of Front street at Mechanic, were destroyed or damaged. The factory and warehouses on the west side of front street were untouched by the flames and were in operation today.
Eight automobile [sic] were completely destroyed and at least five others damaged.
A large garage housing a motorboat at 1215 Knight street, owned by George Tucker, was razed.
The stables of Charles Voll at 1216 Knight street were destroyed after 15 horses had been led to safety. Voll, a produce dealer at Second and Kaighn, also owned one of the houses destroyed and two automobile [sic] which were demolished.
Area Affected
The area affected by the fire was bounded by Kaighn avenue, Front, Second and Mechanic streets. However, the fire wreaked the worst damage on Front and Knights [sic] streets. Knight is a small street running south from Kaighn to Mechanic, parallel to Front and Second streets.
Not since the fire which destroyed the same lumber yard and the old Kaighn’s Point ferry on Jan. 3, 1915, has the city experienced such a destructive fire. Scarcely had smoke been sighted an an [sic] alarm sounded, then the flames were racing through the lumber yard. A shifting wind sent the fire scurrying in several directions so quickly that tenants of the houses which caught fire had very little opportunity to save any of their household effects.
A general alarm was sounded for the first time in years, bringing to the scene every available piece of fire apparatus, while Philadelphia fire boats stood by to render aid should the flames spread to the new $3,000,000 Reading Terminal less than a half block away.
Today, firemen were endeavoring to determine the origin of the fire, but the care of the homeless was the city’s major problem.
Those left without homes and even a change of clothing were sheltered by neighbors or relatives last night, but Dr. A. L. Stone, city relief administrator, was planning to give aid to them today.
One of the homeless women, Mrs. Marion Richards, of 1218 Knight street, went to Dr. Stone for aid at 10 a. m. today. As she was walking through the first floor at City Hall, she collapsed. Nurses from Dr. Stone’s offices revived her.
Ruins Searched by Homeless
Several of those whose homes were razed were searching in the ruins today for some of their valuables. They and firemen were the only ones permitted in the stricken area, which police had roped off. Additional patrolmen were on duty to prevent scavengers from robbing the debris of any valuables that may have been buried there.
Henry C. Coles, president of the lumber company, stated that his firm’s property was damaged to the extent of about $200,000. The entire lumber company property on the east side of Front street was either destroyed or made untenable by fire and water. However, he said the factory was in operation today, and as no trucks were damaged, the firm was conducting its usual business.
A horse known throughout the neighborhood as “Old Bob,” was burned to death in the lumber yard.
Of the houses burned, Voll owned the 1218 Knight street property; the Reading Railroad owned the house at 1226 Knight street, while the others were owned by John Bircher, of Bellmawr.
In addition to the places actually damaged, many other properties were in danger from ever-shifting winds and virtual clouds of sparks. Windows on other properties cracked from the heat, and streams of water were played on properties across the street from the burning area.
40 Lines of Hose
Chief John H. Lennox called every fire company and every fireman on duty. Every available policeman was called to handle the thousands of spectators.
Civilians aided the firemen. Employes of the lumber plant manned hose and the company’s turbines churned tons of water into the blaze. At one time the fire companies were pouring water from 40 lines of hose.
Water Chief James H. Long and his assistant, Harry Hertline, responded to the fire alarms and found plenty of water. The companies were pumping from 20-inch high pressure mains, with auxiliary wells on Ferry avenue and on Kaighn avenue.
Intense heat kept firemen a half a square from the blaze at times. They slowly struggled through blinding and suffocating smoke and when the blaze was under control two hours after it was discovered the firemen had managed to confine it to a city block.
Woman Discovers It
The first alarm was at 3 p. m., shortly after Mrs. Joseph Novack, whose husband is the proprietor of a cafe at 1208 South Front street, ran into the street, screaming “Fire!”
E. H. Stewart, general secretary of the Atlantic City Railroad Y. M. C. A., across the street at Front and Atlantic avenue, sent in the first alarm and later rescued two women.
Stewart said the wind was blowing from the east at the time and the Y. M. C. A., the planing mills of the Coles Company and the Camden Terminal Storage Company’s seven-story warehouse, at Front and Mechanic streets, were in danger.
But the wind suddenly shifted from east to west and a light breeze from the river carried the flames toward a row of five frame houses on Knight street, between Front and Second.
These two-story houses were enveloped in flames in a few minutes. So fast did the fire travel that little was saved. One family was absent, but the four others fled for their lives.
Clowns Save Cripple
Several members of the Camden Clown Club, a veteran New Year shooters’ organization, ran to the home of James Shay, 1228 Knight street, and one of them, Albert George, carried Shay’s invalid stepdaughter, Alice Williams, 25, from the blazing house. The girl, an infantile paralysis victim, was sitting helpless in a wheel chair when the flames ignited the home.
With her mother, Mrs. Alice Shay, and stepbrother, William Shay, 14, she watched the flames crumble the home in which they had lived 20 years.
Other members of the clown club—Stanley Berthelot, Henry Small and James Rice—carried brand new furniture of William Haines, 1232 Knight street, to safety.
Stewart carried two aged sisters, Mrs. Anna Parker and Mrs. Mary Numbers, from their blazing home at 1210 South Front street, next to the Novack cafe.
Twelve automobiles on a parking lot of Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Numbers on the south side of their home were either destroyed or damaged. Civilians were able to get six of them to safety after they had been partially damaged. The others were buried as walls collapsed.
Crumbling walls endangered 30 firemen on Front street at 5 p. m. About that time a ladder against a Coles garage slipped and Fireman William Hopkins, 39, of 730 Cedar street, attached to Engine Company No. 2, was thrown to the sidewalk. He suffered sprained ankles and was removed to Cooper Hospital.
Felix Benzyn, 33, of 926 Howe street, attached to Company No. 7, suffered burns of the face and hands and was taken to West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.
First Aid Crews Sent
Dennis Block, 3, of 1123 South Second street, suffered burns of the right arm and left leg when he wandered too near the flames. He was taken to the West Jersey Hospital for treatment.
Cooper and West Jersey Hospitals sent ambulances with doctors and nurses who treated several firemen for cuts, burns and minor injuries. All of the city ambulances were on duty.
Camden and Philadelphia Second Alarmers served cool drinks to the firemen and police.
Several charitable organizations, including Wiley Mission, offered to house those left without homes.
Trainman Faints in Fright
Fully 20 trainmen were asleep on the second floor of the Y. M. C. A. Building when the fire broke out. Stewart awakened them. C. E. Wells, one of the trainmen, collapsed when he was suddenly awakened to see the conflagration so near. He was revived by doctors from West Jersey Hospital ambulance.
Firemen were hampered by the explosion of gasoline tanks of automobiles trapped in the parking yard of Mrs. Parker and her sister.
A horse in the lumber company’s stable just north of the Novack place perished.
The fire was at the main entrance of the $3,000,000 Reading terminal, which for a while was in danger. It was impossible to get vehicles into the ferry house. All cars coming from Philadelphia were forced to park at the entrance until the flames were under control.
The railroad kept several locomotives standing by at the terminal to remove coaches if necessary. The company lost several hundred coaches in the 1915 fire.
With His Bandana He Halted Express
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Policeman Stopped Train at Crossing When Horse and Wagon Became Fast on Tracks
By waving a bandana handkerchief, Policeman Appley averted what would undoubtedly have been a fatal grade crossing accident at the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad and Atlantic avenue, Camden, yesterday. An express train that had been gaining speed for a run to Atlantic City was stopped within a few feet of the wagon of Smith Moore, which had become mired.
At that point repairs are being made, resulting in the crossing being little better than a disused country road. When Moore attempted to drive across, the wheels of the wagon became fastened in the ground and the horse was unable to move. It was at this time that the policeman realized the predicament of Moore. Knowing the express was due at any moment, Appley was in a quandary as to what to do until he thought of his bandana handkerchief. Then, when the locomotive appeared, he waved the bandana frequently. It was seen by the engineer, who brought the train to a stop so suddenly that the passengers were thrown from their seats. After a slight delay Moore succeeded in getting out of the way and the train proceeded.
Found Wounded on Sidewalk at Kaighn Point
Camden Evening Courier —
Seals Lips as Police Seek to Learn Identity of Assailant
EIGHT UNDER ARREST IN SUSPECT ROUNDUP
Surgeons at Hospital Find Four Jagged Bullet Holes in Body
Victim of the gang feud—he denounced on his death bed, Joseph “Mose” Flannery, 26, picturesque Eighth ward political worker, was dying today in West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.
Mortally wounded, his body riddled with bullets, Flannery was shot some time shortly before 4 a. m. today as he stood on the sidewalk outside a saloon at Front and Kaighn avenue.
Four or five men, grouped closely about the prone body of the political worker, hailed a truck which took Flannery to the hospital at 4.15.
Eight men had been arrested by police, seven charged with being a material witness, and the other being held at police headquarters “on suspicion.”
They were James L. Hawkins, 37, declared by police to be proprietor of the saloon at 101 Kaighn avenue; Walter Novak, 22, 442 Jackson street; Russell Sage, 25, of 407 Mechanic street; Joseph Novak, 34, of 508 Jackson street; Eugene Murphy, 51, of 101 Kaighn avenue; “Cuzzy” Scarduzio, 27, who gave police no home address, and Joseph Moll, 25, of 101 Kaighn avenue, all held as material witnesses; and Patrick Driscoll, 25, of 1225 South Third street, held “on suspicion.”
Cause of Shooting Unknown
Despite a far-reaching investigation, Flannery’s assailant or assailants, the details of the shooting, and its cause remained undetermined this noon. Every available county and city detective was engaged in the probe as Camden gangland’s victim hovered between life and death in the hospital.
Realizing doctors had given him but a few hours to live, Flannery continued to maintain his silence concerning how he was shot, and which he had adopted when he was carried into the hospital on a stretcher.
“My lips are sealed and if I don’t live to get the fellows who did this my gang will get them,” he told physicians when placed on the operating table at 4:30 a. m.
At 9 o’clock this morning, the doctors had given up hope for his recovery, but Flannery still was alive at 2.30 this afternoon.
South Camden virtually buzzed with rumors to the effect that Flannery’s fate was the result of a war in the bootleg ring; that it was the aftermath of a feud over slot machines; that it was a case of “women,” and that it could be linked up with the shooting in January of Joseph Cimini, by Joseph Devon, known as “Polack Joe.”
At Loss for Motive
Police were at a loss to name the motive. Acting Assistant Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando, in charge of the investigation, said the probe had not reached the point where anyone person could be accused of shooting Flannery, or where the gun fire could be traced to anything but a “gang feud.”
“Mose” Flannery had been shot. He probably would die. That much was known. The rumors naturally followed for Flannery was well-known, not only in the close-mouthed circle in which he moved, but throughout the city as well.
“Mose” Flannery is one of the most picturesque figures in Camden’s political “gangland.” For several years he has been a slot machine distributor in Camden and Philadelphia.
When “Polack Joe” Devon shot and killed Joseph Cimini, Philadelphia gambler in the Sixth Ward Republican Club early in the morning of January 14, last, Flannery was arrested as a material witness. It was disclosed by police that Flannery and Cimini had gone into the club together a few minutes before Devon’s gun pumped death into Cimini’s body after the Philadelphian had quarrelled with Devon.
Flannery was considered the most important of the material witnesses connected with the Cimini murder. Sage, arrested on suspicion this morning in connection with the felling of Flannery, was another “important” witness in the Sixth Ward Club shooting affair.
James Bonner, who was mysteriously shot several months ago, was questioned today by detectives but was not held. Walter Selby, a taxicab driver, also was taken before Chief of Detectives Golden and County Detective Chief Doran, but he too was released after being closeted with the officials for more than an hour.
Sage Ordered Held
After questioning Sage, Acting Assistant Prosecutor Orlando ordered that the man be held.
In the meantime, Flannery lay on a hospital cot, propped up on his side, his pain deadened by opiates. He mumbled incoherently to members of his family grouped about him. At times he lapsed into a state of unconsciousness.
The doomed political worker early today had asked for a priest. Rev. Father John J. Henry went to the hospital. “Joe,” he said, “you’re dying. You’d better give police a statement.”
Flannery was said by doctors to have replied he would tell nothing, that if he lived, “he’d settle,” and that if he died, “my gang will take care of that.”
After a session in which more than a dozen men were questioned, Captain Golden and Detective Chief Doran shortly before noon went to the scene of the shooting. They found evidence that a scuffle in the saloon at Front and Kaighn avenue had preceded the shooting.
Tables had been overturned. Glasses had been broken. Forty cents in change was found on a table beside a picture of a small baby. There was an empty glass on one table, another glass half-filled with beer on the bar.
Bullets Meant for Novak?
It was reported that police had been informed by one of those they questioned that the bullets which ripped their way through Flannery’s body had been meant for Walter Novak who they said had been standing at “Mose’s” side at the time of the shooting. The police officials refused to confirm that rumor. Novak had told them, Capt. Golden said, he was not with Flannery at the time. Later Novak admitted to being on the corner near the saloon, police said.
Police recalled that Novak was arrested several months ago in the alleged theft of a slot machine from the store of Louis Schectman, in Broadway near Line street. Novak was apprehended after a wild chase through South Camden streets.
Schectman at first told police Novak was one of two men who entered his store, and at the point of a gun, robbed him of a nickel slot machine. Testifying in a hearing in police court several days later, Schectman said he hadn’t kept a slot machine in his store, and that two men unknown to him stole a box of cigars and escaped in an automobile.
As far as could be learned by an Evening Courier representative, the case against Novak never was settled.
The bullets were fired from a “pump” gun and were of .32 calibre. According to Detective Thomas Cheeseman, they could have been fired only from a gun of the type common to gangsters who “shoot to kill.” Cheeseman said a “pump” gun was designed to hold nine shells or “wads,” as they are commonly known. The leaden bullet is surrounded by a coating of asbestos, which breaks from the lead upon the firing of the gun and allows the lead to enter its target.
Police were following every clue which developed, no matter how scanty. Detectives combed the Front street and Kaighn avenue neighborhood, it was learned, in an effort to discover the haunts of the gang known by police to center in that part of the city.
Chief of Police Lewis W. Stehr was asked if police would act against the owners of the habitats of the “Front and Kaighn avenue” gang or if a routine investigation into the shooting of Flannery would be conducted. Chief Stehr said the usual investigation was being made and would continue.
While members of the political worker’s family talked with Flannery, and while investigation of the shooting by county detectives and police was under way, doctors said the man who lives at 346 Jackson street, couldn’t “live out the day.”
Flannery had a bullet wound two inches in diameter in his back. Another bullet had pierced his abdomen, and he had been shot in both elbows, physicians said. Doctors said the bullets were two inches long and three-quarters of an inch in diameter.
It was shortly after 4 a. m. when Charles Foulk, of 219 Point street, driver of The Courier-Post delivery truck, was hailed by a group of men standing on a corner at Front street and Kaighn avenue.
“Have you got time to take a man to the hospital?” one of the group asked Foulk, according to the story he told Captain John Golden, chief of city detectives.
Flannery was lifted into the rear of the truck, two men jumped on the running board and the run for West Jersey Hospital began.
Walter Wartman, of 315 North Second street, another Courier-Post employe, who had assisted in the delivery of Morning Posts at the Reading Ferries, was with Foulk.
Foulk said one of the men jumped from the truck when it reached Mt. Ephraim and Atlantic avenues. The other went into the hospital, whispered a few words to Flannery, and then raced out the main entrance.
Mose’s Companion Escapes
Mrs. Edward McGrath, supervisor of nurses, called Policeman Frank Malec who for several days has been guarding a man known as “Two-Gun” Kelly, and Malec gave chase to the unknown companion of Flannery. Malec saw the man disappear on Mt. Ephraim avenue, but couldn’t find him in a search of the neighborhood.
In the meantime, City Detective William Boettcher, who had been working the morning shift, had notified Assistant Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando; Lawrence T. Doran, chief of Camden county detectives; Capt. Golden, and had called City Detectives George Ward, Louis Shaw, Thomas Cheesman [sic] and Howard Pike to investigate the shooting.
Boettcher said Flannery refused to “talk.” “You are a policeman and I’m no friend of the police. I’ll never tell,” Flannery told the officer, Boettcher declared.
Later Flannery told physicians, “I have learned my lesson and hope this will be an example to other young men.”
Witness in Cimini Shooting
Flannery was held as a material witness in the fatal shooting of Joseph Cimini, 31, in the Sixth Ward Republican Club, early in the morning of January 14.—Joseph Devon, known as “Polack Joe” fired the shot that killed Cimini. Devon was arrested but the case never came to trial.
Devon now is at liberty on bail and is under indictment for manslaughter in connection with Cimini’s death. Flannery also was released under bail.
While police continued their investigation, Flannery, still determined to refuse information to detectives and doctors, was surrounded by his wife, his 4-year-old son, his mother and father, and his 19-year-old brother James. Calling “Jim” to his side, Flannery, according to physicians, said, “I want you to promise me you’ll never get mixed up in these gang wars.” “Jim” promised, Detective Boettcher said.
Novak Under Suspicion
In their search for the “mysterious” companion of Flannery on the ride to the hospital, police pointed a suspicioning finger at Walter Novak who they had held “on suspicion.”
According to information given them by Foulk, the truck driver, Flannery, during the ride from Front and Kaighn avenue to the hospital, whispered, “Where are you taking me, Walt?” He was told the hospital was the truck’s destination, Foulk told police.
Detectives said Novak might have been the “Walt” to whom Flannery spoke. Novak said he was 22, was a “salesman” and lived at 442 Jackson street.
Taken by Strategy
Scarduzio’s arrest resulted from a piece of strategy on the part of Chief of County Detectives Doran. Doran with several members of his staff and city detectives were in the bar-room of the saloon at 101 Kaighn avenue when the telephone rang before noon.
Doran picked up the receiver and the party on the other end asked if Joseph Moll, son of former Policeman Frank Moll, was there.
Figuring that the persons might be some one who could help the authorities unravel the mystery, Doran answered:
“Yes, this is Joe Moll.”
“Well, I want to see you right away,” continued the other party.
“Will you come right down to 674 Fairview street. I want to see you,” finished the unidentified speaker who then hung up.
Doran with Captain of Detectives Golden hurried down to the address given and there found Scarduzio in the home of Garfield Del Duca.
Scarduzio, it is said, was more surprised to see the authorities than they were to find him as Chief Doran had been searching for “Cuzzie” for several hours.
He said he had nothing to do with the shooting of Flannery. Limping when the detectives escorted him from the house, Scarduzio was first taken to West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital to discover whether or not he was suffering from any bullet wounds in the legs.
Scarduzio Not Shot
Doctors later said Scarduzio had not been shot and the man who had been surprised at the Del Duca home was taken to police headquarters.
He “knew nothing about the shooting,” Scarduzio told Captain Golden and County Detective Chief Doran. There were stains, possibly bloodstains, on Scarduzio’s trousers, the police said. “Cuzzy,” as he is known in police circles, wore a clean white shirt, and that fact sent detectives from headquarters on another tangent in their investigation.
Scarduzio was asked where he had left a “bloody shirt” he was reported to have been wearing early today. According to police, he denied his shirt was bloody, and refused to give them any information.
City Detectives David Hunt, Samuel Johnson, and Walter Smith were dispatched on the “side” investigation.
Detective Thomas Cheesman [sic], of the city hall staff, also holds two warrants for the arrest of Scarduzio in connection with the holdup of a saloon in Gloucester several weeks ago and the theft of an automobile.
Moll was arrested while sleeping in a room over the saloon near Front and Kaighn avenue. He was arrested by Chief Doran, Captain Golden and Detective Ray Sapanore. Moll has been in police toils several times recently, the last time in connection with the mysterious shooting of Bonner near the spot where Flannery fell.
Woman Describes Auto
The movements of an automobile bearing Pennsylvania license and containing several men whom she said ran out of the saloon near Front and Kaighn avenue an hour after Flannery was shot, were described to police officials late this morning by Mrs. Mary Brown, who lives near the saloon.
She was questioned at detective headquarters after she had reported seeing the car drive onto the Spruce street pier, four men alight and board a motorboat which set off across the Delaware river in the direction of Philadelphia.
According to Mrs. Brown, the driver of the “mysterious” automobile turned the car about and raced north on Front street.
A city-wide man-hunt had been made for Joseph “Cuzzie” Scarduzio, detectives said after the “surprise arrest” on Fairview street. Police had heard rumors Scarduzio, known by them to be a “pal” of Flannery, had been standing by “Mose” when he was “given the works” by the yet unknown gunman or gunmen. They had heard, detectives announced, that Scarduzio, coatless and hatless, had been seen leaving the scene of the shooting, his clothes spattered with blood from the wounds of his friend.
Camden detectives said they doubted if Philadelphia gangsters were responsible, believing, they announced, that the shooting was local to the Camden gang center they knew existed.
City Detective Walter Smith shortly after noon brought a South Camden bartender into police headquarters for questioning.
The man said he was Frank Smith, and tended bar in a saloon in the 1800 block on Broadway, near Ferry avenue, and said he had overheard three men telephone for a taxicab to take them to Front street and Kaighn avenue. Smith placed the time after midnight, according to police, and detectives doubted if the three men were connected with the Flannery “case.” Smith was not held by police.
Mona Plea Is Changed To Non Vult
Camden Courier-Post —
Wanted by Burlington:
Anthony Mona, 38, of 4th st. near Atlantic ave., today changed his plea of not guilty to non vult on nine indictments charging him with breaking and entering and larceny, and aiding and abetting larceny.
At the same time, County Judge Martino announced, he would recommend that six additional indictments be nolle prossed.
The additional indictments charge conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of minors.
$50,000 Bail Continued
The change of plea was made as Mona was scheduled to go on trial before Judge Martino. Martino set Dec. 19 for sentencing, and continued Mona’s bail of $50,000.
The high bail was originally set for Mona by County Judge Dzick on Nov. 20, three days after he was arrested by Camden and Pennsauken police in the cellar of a house in the 4000 block of Federal st., Pennsauken.
Bench Warrants Issued
He was sought at that time on bench warrants issued in Camden and Burlington Counties. The Camden warrant was issued Nov. 7 when Mona failed to appear in court to enter a plea. Another warrant was issued in Burlington County when Mona failed to appear for sentencing.
He had been found guilty Oct. 14 by Burlington County Judge Drenk of carrying a concealed deadly weapon April 1 in Maple Shade.
At today’s proceedings Mona was represented by Louis N. Caggiano, and the state by Assistant Prosecutor Robert B. Johnson.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Sixty feet from the ground, a 20,000-gallon tank is being erected for a soap manufacturing concern at Fourth street and Atlantic avenue.
A delegation from the Second Ward Republican Club yesterday attended the funeral of William Robinson, which took place from his home at 842 Carpenter street.
Efforts are being made to have Dr. Nachman Heller, of Harrisburg, become rabbi of a Camden synagogue. He is widely known in Jewish circles for his brilliant writing.
Work of installing a much-needed padded cell in the city jail has been completed to the satisfaction of Mayor Ellis.
About the only thing to show that yesterday marked the city’s eighty-second birthday was the flag which floated from the tall pole in front of the City Hall.
Members of the Debating Society of the High School will wrestle with this question next Friday night: “Resolved, That Co-education in Public High Schools is Undesirable.”
At the North Baptist Church yesterday, Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper, of Philadelphia, preached eloquent sermons to large congregations. This church has not yet selected a successor to Rev. Kittredge Wheeler who resigned to go West some months ago.
Camden churches continue to experience a wonderful awakening as a result of revivals.
Mary Jones, 29 years old, of 911 North Second street, was badly bruised by a trolley car at Broadway and Newton avenue yesterday. She was taken to her home in an ambulance.
Stewart Says Laxity on Vice Will Be Probed
Camden Evening Courier —
Pushes Inquiry in Killing With Chief Colsey Lending Co-operation
WHOLESALE CHANGES LIKELY IN DEPARTMENT
Chief Executive Refers to Official Who Scored Lashing of Cops
A wholesale shakeup of police officials, patrolmen and detectives in the Camden police department is expected to follow the slaying of District Detective William T. Feitz, in a South Camden disorderly house.
That was indicated strongly today by Mayor Roy R. Stewart, director of the department of public safety, after his return from a weekend vacation at Ocean City.
“I intend to get at the bottom of this matter and punish the guilty person or persons,” Mayor Stewart declared upon his arrival at city hall.
“There is something wrong in the police department when no action is taken against a disorderly house which I ordered closed on numerous occasions.
Blames Police
“If the police in the department had followed my instructions we wouldn’t have a dead detective as a consequence of their laxity.
“Chief Colsey and myself are going into the investigation very thooughly [sic] to find out who was responsible for failing to close this place.”
Questioned as to whether the killing of Detective Feitz would bring shifts in district commanders, sergeants, patrolmen and detectives, Mayor Stewart said:
“Yes—anything can happen—for I’m not satisfied with the actions of the department.”
Mayor Stewart also disclosed that since his charge of laxity against the police department, he has been criticized by at least one city official—whose name he would not make public.
“I’ve been told that as head of the department of public safety I shouldn’t make such a statement as I did yesterday because of the effect it would have on the morale of the police department.
Will Shield None
“Well, I want it to be known that I am not guilty of shielding anyone in the operation of this disorderly house. I have a right to protect anyone in the department who is not involved in this violation of my orders and that is what I intend to do in my investigation.”
Mayor Stewart’s first move when he reached his offices was to call Chief Colsey into conference to discuss the events leading up to the death of Detective Feitz early Sunday in the disorderly house allegedly operated by Mrs. Emma Heisler, 38, at 243 Sycamore street.
Later, he announced, he would confer with the district and detective lieutenants and sergeants to find out why his orders issued a number of times to close up Mrs. Heisler’s establishment, were not carried out. The conference, Mayor Stewart indicated, would take place this afternoon.
To Quiz Demoted Pair
Two district detectives who were demoted and returned to beats a few days before Detective Feitz was killed, who covered the neighborhood of Second and Sycamore streets, are also to be grilled by Mayor Stewart. One of the detectives, according to police, is a relative of Mrs. Heisler.
While Mayor Stewart and Chief Colsey were conferring, police and detectives still were engaged in running down clues to the identity of the slayers of the detective who was shot when he walked in on a holdup of 20 persons in the disorderly house.
Three bandits who shot Feitz then rushed out the door and directly past District Detective Joseph H. Leonhardt who was bending over Feitz’s body which had hurtled through the front door and dropped down the steps to the street.
The two detectives in a police radio car had been trailing a suspicious car containing the bandits for some time prior to the shooting [text between crops not shown]
Colsey Speaks Freely
Chief Colsey unlike Detective Lieutenant Ward who has persistently refused to talk to newspapermen or give them any information, spoke freely about the police investigation of Feitz’s death.
“I feel confident that within a few days we will have the killer or killers of Feitz under arrest,” Chief Colsey said.
He admitted that all of the suspects arrested here, in Philadelphia and Atlantic City to date had not been identified as members of the bandit mob.
A suspect who was arrested last night by Chief Colsey and a detective in cruising about the city was released after being questioned.
Another suspect arrested early today was still being held by the police, who refused to reveal his identity. Chief Colsey stated that he did not think the man was involved in the killing of Feitz.
8 Still Held
However, four men and four women are being held in cells at police headquarters as material witnesses.
Only seven are listed on the police blotter, the name of Mrs. Heisler being omitted. The others are Thomas Bonelli, 27, of 207 Walnut street; Cornelius Murphy, 50, of 239 Sycamore street, said by police to have been the doorman of Mrs. Heisler’s establishment; Edward Grapatin, 32, of 246 Kaighn avenue; Joseph McKenna, 31, of 1404 Broadway; Edith Miller, 28, colored, of 205 Sycamore street, and Edna Butler, 33, colored, of 1122 South Second street, domestics in Mrs. Heisler’s place; Catherine Lougheed, 32, of 626 Pine street, an alleged inmate.
Released after being held as material witnesses were Edward Gorba, 20, and his brother, Henry, 19, of 17 North Twenty-first street; Frank Adams, 21, of 938 Atlantic avenue, and Joseph McDonald, 20, of 1605 South Ninth street. All were released in their own recognizance to appear tomorrow.
All of the persons taken into custody after the shooting, were in the disorderly house at the time, police said.
Police disclosed that Ed Gorba was the only eye-witness to the killing who was proving of any value in remembering the description of the killers or in attempting to identify suspects arrested.
Killed on the Rail.
Camden Post —
A German Woman Struck by a Train While Walking by Her Husband.
Charles Scholl and Matilda, his wife, residing at No. 287 Atlantic avenue, were walking along the tracks of the West Jersey Railroad toward the ferry this morning shortly after nine o’clock. They saw a train approaching on the south-bound track and stepped out of its way. The Bridgeton train due at the depot at 9.22 came flying back of them and before Mrs. Scholl could escape the engine struck her and hurled her, a lifeless being, into the ditch beside the track, before her husband’s eyes. The train was instantly stopped and the body was placed in the baggage car and brought to the depot. Poor Scholl, a hard-working German laborer, sober and industrious, was almost wild with grief.
Coroner H. H. Davis was notified and took charge of the case. The body was removed by undertaker Jefferies and the Coroner will hold an inquest.
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