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Birch Street

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Introduction

Birch Street at one time ran from Front Street through to Ninth. Various projects over the years have taken pieces of Birch Street off the map.

When the Delaware River Bridge was built in the early 1920s, the south side of Birch Street was razed from Front to Third Street. Fourth through Eighth Streets were taken in their entireties over the years as the Delaware River Port Authority required more space for administrative and maintenance buildings, and the Northgate Apartment Buildings were built.

Aviation Machinists Mate Third Class Livio Joseph Banda, born and raised on Birch Street, was killed in action while serving with the United States Navy during World War II.

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100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

108 Birch Street

108 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890 George Frederick Kappel
1890 George W.A. Kappel

110 Birch Street

110 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906No information available

111 Birch Street

111 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Paul Coulter

112 Birch Street

112 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1879–1880 James Dunn

113 Birch Street

113 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947No information available

114 Birch Street

114 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898–1900sFred J. Needham & Family
1898–1900sFred & Emma Needham
1898–1900sJames Needham
1898–1900s Howell S. Needham

117 Birch Street

117 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Petro Ortiz

118 Birch Street

118 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906No information available

119 Birch Street

119 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Nazzerano Pulvano

120 Birch Street

120 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905Bryant K. Smith

121 Birch Street

121 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912–1921George Beutler Sr. & Family
1912–1921George & Grace Beutler
1912–1921Alma B. Beutler
1912–1921William L. Beutler
1912–1921George Beutler Jr.
1947Edward O'Neal

122 Birch Street

122 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

123 Birch Street

123 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Ruth DeFlorio

124 Birch Street

124 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

125 Birch Street

125 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Mrs. Margaret Williams
1910s–1920sBiagio Banda & Family
1947Mrs. Annie Hickman

126 Birch Street

126 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

127 Birch Street

127 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James W. Bonner

128 Birch Street

128 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

129 Birch Street

129 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1891 Joseph Logue
1947Mrs. Edna M. Hyatt

130 Birch Street

130 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

131 Birch Street

131 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1876–1878David Logue
1876–1878 Joseph Logue
1947Francis J. Cloran

132 Birch Street

132 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Fred J. Needham & Family
1906Fred & Emma Needham
1906James Needham
1906 Howell S. Needham

133 Birch Street

133 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Else Feucht

134 Birch Street

134 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

136 Birch Street

136 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

138 Birch Street

138 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

140 Birch Street

140 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

142 Birch Street

142 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Mrs. Susan Lord

144 Birch Street

144 Birch Street — 100 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1894No information available

The stories further down this page for this block are Bravest Respond to Camden City, NJ Working Fire (117 Birch Street, October 14, 2003); Bryant K. Smith (120 Birch Street, 1905); George Beutler Sr. (121 Birch Street, 1912–1921); Margaret Williams (125 Birch Street, 1915); Joseph Logue (129 and 131 Birch Street); Mrs. Susan Lord (142 Birch Street, 1906); Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1894 (144 Birch Street).

Bravest Respond to Camden City, NJ Working Fire

by Ted Auig —

Fire at 117 Birch Street, October 14, 2003 Fire at 117 Birch Street, October 14, 2003 Fire at 117 Birch Street, October 14, 2003 Fire at 117 Birch Street, October 14, 2003 Fire at 117 Birch Street, October 14, 2003

In the early hours of Saturday, the Camden City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 117 Birch Street.

Battalion 2 arrived to find heavy fire conditions in a vacant twin with fire through the roof. Battalion 2 struck the all-hands on arrival.

Interior attacks were changed to exterior operations at the command of Battalion 2 with danger of the front wall threatening to collapse. A second ladder company was called to service for the tower.

No injuries were reported. This was the city’s second working job in two hours.

Units involved: Battalion 2, Battalion 1 — Engine 1, Engine 6, Engine 11 — Ladder 1, Ladder 3 — Rescue 1

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Bryant K. Smith, 120 Birch Street, 1905

Bryant Smith, who was whirled about in a fly wheel at a paper mill, will probably have one of his feet amputated at the Cooper Hospital.

The cruiser Washington, recently launched at the New York shipyard, will be given a dock trial on Monday.

The Camden Hebrew relief fund has reached $694.38.

Frank Ireland, Calvin Kircher, Wesley Huff and Robert Barnes, boys, whose ages range from 14 to 16 years, were committed to the county jail by Recorder Stackhouse yesterday to await action on the part of Prosecutor Lloyd, who will probably have them sent to the reform school. According to Detectives Moffett and Hart, the youthful defendants are four of a gang that has been preying on local stores recently.

An unknown boy while passing the grocery store of E. S. Moore, 527 South Sixth street, yesterday lit a match and deliberately threw it into a can of gasoline. There was an explosion that shook the neighborhood and a slight fire resulted. The boy escaped.

George Beutler Sr.

George Beutler Sr. & Family, 121 Birch Street

George Beutler Sr. & Family, 121 Birch Street, 1912–1921. George Beutler Sr. was a Camden Police Officer who died in 1939.

REGISTRATION CARD

Form 1 No. 68 [?]

1. Name in full: George John Buetler [?] Age, in yrs.: 29
2. Home address: 121 Birch Camden N J
3. Date of birth: June 18 1887
4. Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (specify which)?: a natural born citizen
5. Where were you born?: Philadelphia Pa U.S.A.
6. If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject?: [struck through]
7. What is your present trade, occupation, or office?: Fireman 23 [?]
8. By whom employed?: P. R. R. Co
Where employed?: Camden N J
9. Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support (specify which)?: Yes Wife + 3 Children
10. Married or single (which)?: Married Race (specify which)?: White
11. What military service have you had? Rank: None Branch: [struck through] Years: [struck through] Nation or State: [struck through]
12. Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)?: Yes Support of Wife + 3 Child[ren]

I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
George John Buetler [?] (signature)

REGISTRAR'S REPORT 29-3-7-A [?]

1. Tall, medium, or short (specify which)?: Tall Slender, medium, or stout (which)?: Stout
2. Color of eyes?: Brown Color of hair?: D. Brown Bald?: No
3. Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes, or is he otherwise disabled (specify)?: None

I certify that my answers are true, that the person registered has read his own answers, that I have witnessed his signature, and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows:

David B Robinson (signature of registrar)
Precinct: 4-1 Ward City or County: Camden State: N J Date of registration: 5 June 1917
627 (at the head of the report side)

Margaret Williams

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Margaret Williams, 125 Birch Street, 1915

Mrs. Margaret Williams, aged 41, of 125 Birch street, was so severely shaken up when trolley cars bumped at the Federal street ferry that she was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Joseph Logue

Joseph Logue

Joseph Logue, 129 and 131 Birch Street (1876–1878, 1891) and 311 Birch Street (1900).

Mrs. Susan Lord

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Susan Lord, 142 Birch Street

Mrs. Susan Lord, aged 63 years, was found dead in bed by her husband at their home, 142 Birch street, yesterday. After an investigation Coroner Fithian gave a certificate of death due to Bright’s disease.

144 Birch Street, 1894

Philadelphia Inquirer —

144 Birch Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1894

A soup kitchen was opened yesterday at 144 Birch street. Hungry men, women and children crowded the entrance all day.

Looking West from North 2nd Street

Looking West on Birch Street from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004

Looking west on Birch Street from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004.

200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

207 Birch Street

207 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Frederick H. Bennett

209 Birch Street

209 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Mary Leonard

211 Birch Street

211 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph Wisniewski

213 Birch Street

213 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Private David H. Ross (WWI)
1924–1930George H. Sanders (driver, William S. Scull Company)
1933William H. & Mamie Davis
1947–1949Mrs. Elsie G. Foss
1949Harry & Elsie G. Foss Albinson

214 Birch Street

214 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917Jacob Dreher

215 Birch Street

215 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Daniel W. Saarinen

216 Birch Street

216 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

217 Birch Street

217 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884–1887Augustus F. Mendell (tailor, John Wanamaker & Co., Philadelphia)
1972Paul W. & Lela Griffin Posey

219 Birch Street

219 Birch Street — 200 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Faust Lancia

The stories further down this page for this block are William H. Davis (213 Birch Street, 1933); Harry & Elsie Foss Albinson (213 Birch Street, 1949); Jacob Dreher (214 Birch Street, 1917); Augustus F. Mendell (217 Birch Street, 1887); Paul W. Posey (217 Birch Street, 1972).

Birch Street at North 2nd Street

Birch & North 2nd Streets — Under the Bridge Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004 Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004 Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004 Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004 Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004 Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004

Birch & North 2nd Streets — under the bridge. Birch Street east and west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004.

William H. Davis

Camden Courier-Post —

Funeral services for William H. Davis, 56, of 213 Birch Street, who died Sunday, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Schroeder funeral chapel, Broadway and Royden Street. Burial will be in Mays Landing Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mamie.

Marriage Licenses

Camden Courier-Post —

Marriage Licenses - Camden Courier-Post, August 2, 1949

AT CAMDEN

Frank Romano, 39, and Theresa Valora, 36, both of 1822 Van Buren street.

Edward Pryzwara, 25, of 206 Nicholson road, Gloucester Heights, and Helen Henry, 26, of 220 Cooper street.

Harry A. Alfinson, 51, and Elsie G. Foss, 37, both of 213 Birch street.

Joseph Dudevior, 32, of 1213 South Octagon road, and Florence Byron, 32, of 2783 North Congress road.

William E. Guenther, 22, of 6502 Browning road, Pennsauken, and Betty M. Connors, 19, of 1248 Morton street.

Alfred E. Cotterell, 20, of 2507 North Forty-seventh street, Pennsauken, and Juanita M. Bush, 19, of 2302 Howell street.

Alfred R. Stubbs, 18, of 344 Oakland avenue, Maple Shade, and Delores J. Conner, 19, of 1684 Minnesota road.

Motorcyclists Hurt in Crash with Auto

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Jacob Dreher, 214 Birch Street, 1917

Jacob Dreher and Walter Trebing, of Camden, Treated at Hospital After Accident

Thrown from their motorcycle in a crash with an automobile, Jacob Dreher, aged 25 years, of 214 Birch street, and Walter A. Trebing, aged 27 years, of 508 North Fifth street, Camden, were badly injured. Dreher sustained a fracture of the right leg, and Trebing received contusions of both legs. They were treated at Cooper Hospital.

Augustus F. Mendell

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Augustus F. Mendell, 217 Birch Street, 1887

First Sergeant August B. Mendell, who was stricken with paralysis on the 27th ult., died at his home, No. 217 Birch street, on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was one of the oldest members of the Sixth Regiment.

Paul W. Posey

Camden Courier-Post —

Paul W. & Lela Griffin Posey, 217 Birch Street, 1972

Posey

On Jan. 24, 1972, Paul W., husband of Lela (nee Griffin) of 217 Birch St., Camden, N.J. Age 78 years. Also surviving are 2 sisters Mrs. Clara I. Penn and Mrs. Ruth W. Frazier, 1 brother Milton E. Posey, all of Washington, D.C.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the E. J. Flippen Funeral Home, 453 S. 6th St., Camden. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.

300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

310 Birch Street

310 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1890s James H. Long
1947Cancetto J. Gelomini

311 Birch Street

311 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900 Joseph Logue & Family
1900Joseph & Fannie Illingsworth Logue
1947Harry A. Donnelly

312 Birch Street

312 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward V. Penney

313 Birch Street

313 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1880s Charles S. Wolverton
1880s Charles A. Wolverton
1880s Walter P. Wolverton
1947Granville Garrison

314 Birch Street

314 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1900s Garrett Cowls
1947Clayton E. Brooks

315 Birch Street

315 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Carl W. Elton
1947Henry Urban

316 Birch Street

316 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1926Gone by 1926

317 Birch Street

317 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Svend Andersen

318 Birch Street

318 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1959 Howell S. & Mary Needham & Family (Robert Needham)

319 Birch Street

319 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918–1919Edward E. Peraria Sr. & Family
1918–1919Edward E. & Frances Peraria
1918–1919Edward E. Peraria Jr.
1918–1919Frances Peraria
1929–1930s Howell S. & Mary Needham & Family (Robert Needham)
1947Mrs. Lillian H. Theil

320 Birch Street

320 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class Livio Joseph Banda (WWII, killed in action)
1930s–1947Biagio Banda

321 Birch Street

321 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Mark & Lizzie Quinn
1947Louis Exler

322 Birch Street

322 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James M. Agnew

323 Birch Street

323 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George A. Williams

324 Birch Street

324 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Dolly Marks & Family (Austin E. Marks, Walter Marks, Lester Marks)
—Walter Marks
—Lester Marks
1947Elmo P. Elton

325 Birch Street

325 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Emley Herman
1947Walter J. Blair

326 Birch Street

326 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Merrit L. Bruce

327 Birch Street

327 Birch Street — 300 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Paul Meckle

By 1980 the entire block was gone, taken by the Delaware River Port Authority.

The stories further down this page for this block are James H. Long (310 Birch Street, 1887–1890s); Joseph Logue (311 Birch Street, 1900); Wolverton Family (313 Birch Street); Emley Herman (325 Birch Street, 1900).

James H. Long

James H. Long, 310 Birch Street

James H. Long, 310 Birch Street, 1887–1890s.

Wolverton Family

Charles S. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street Charles A. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street Walter P. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street

Charles S. Wolverton (1870s–1880s), Charles A. Wolverton (1880s), and Walter P. Wolverton (1880s) — 313 Birch Street.

Emley Herman

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Emley Herman, 325 Birch Street, 1900

Emley Herman, 10 years old, of 325 Birch street, was taking a cat to Philadelphia in a basket yesterday, when the cat got away on a ferryboat. In capturing the feline Emley was severely bitten on the thumb. Cooper Hospital surgeons cauterized the wound.

A Night Alarm

Philadelphia Inquirer —

A Night Alarm - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 14, 1887 A Night Alarm - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 14, 1887

Disastrous Fire Spreading From a Stable In Camden.

A fire that originated in the two-story frame stable, at Sixth and Mill streets, in Camden, last night, spread to the factory of Philadelphia and Camden Soap Works, and finally to a number of dwelling houses, resulting in a loss of about $16,000.

Shortly after 11 o’clock a lady residing in the rear of the structure heard the horses making an unusual noise, and on going to the door saw flames coming from the roof. She immediately summoned help and an alarm was struck.

Before the fire department arrived on the scene willing hands secured axes and broke open the doors leading to the different stalls with the intention of liberating the horses. This was found to be difficult work, as the animals were so frightened by the flames that they reared and had become almost unmanageable. Finally, however, the halters holding the twenty two horses were cut and they were led to a place of safety.

When the firemen arrived the building was a mass of flames and their energies were directed towards saving the property in the neighborhood. Notwithstanding their efforts to prevent the spread of the flames three houses on the north side of the stable were badly scorched by the fire and damaged by water. While the conflagration was at its height several of the rafters fell in the centre of the stable and Fireman Lovatt, of the truck company, who was in charge of one of the lines of hose, was slightly injured by the timbers.

The fire at this time spread to the adjoining soap works, Nos. 511 and 513 Main street, damaging the place to the extent of $1500. After the flames had died out somewhat in the stable it was found that eight horses had been lost.

The front portions of the dwellings on Branch street, Nos 529, 531, 533 and 635 [sic], caught on fire and were damaged to a considerable extent. It caused great excitement in the vicinity, women and children running from the houses in their night clothes. The house No. 533, occupied by Mrs. Vaureman, was damaged to the extent of $500.

About an hour after the alarm was struck the fire was under control, and nothing was left of the stable except a mass of smouldering wood. Mr. Baird recently made several important additions to the structure, and Tuesday a ton of hay was stored away in the upper portion. The fire is supposed to have originated in the loft, and it is believed it was caused by rats and matches.

Sanborn Map, 1891

500 Block of Main & Birch Streets

Sanborn Map, 1891 — 500 Block of Main & Birch Streets

500 Block of Main Street & Birch Street, 1891. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map.

400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

402 Birch Street

402 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Anna Torry

404 Birch Street

404 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Theo Dorofee

406 Birch Street

406 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Bernard Skain

408 Birch Street

408 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Wilbur Wright (ice)

410 Birch Street

410 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933William Shuts (George Shuts in Courier-Post)
1947William Baxter

412 Birch Street

412 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Clifford A. Lambdon

414 Birch Street

414 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Carl Trebing & Family
1900Carl & Wilhelmina Trebing
1900Frances Trebing
1900Alice Trebing
1900Walter Trebing
1900Carl Trebing Jr.
1900 George E. Trebing (WWI)
1920s–1930sEarl Wright
1947Mrs. Ella Plum

416 Birch Street

416 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Henry B. Hess
1947Lena Hess

418 Birch Street

418 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
early 1900sLena Hess

420 Birch Street

420 Birch Street — 400 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Albert A. Holt & Family (Albert A. & Catherine Hilt, Lillian Holt)

By 1980 the entire block was gone, taken by the Delaware River Port Authority.

The stories further down this page for this block are Pancoast Proves 3.2 Beer Did Not Make Man Tipsy (410 Birch Street, 1933); Lena Hess (416 Birch Street); Earl Wright (414 Birch Street, 1920s–1930s); Albert A. Holt (420 Birch Street, 1900).

Pancoast Proves 3.2 Beer Did Not Make Man Tipsy

Camden Courier-Post —

Police Judge Pancoast is firmly convinced that 3.2 beer is not intoxicating. He emphatically expressed himself so to George Shuts, 34, of 410 Birch Street, Saturday when Shuts, who was charged with drunkenness, said he had been drinking beer. Detective Clifford Carr said he found the man “down and out.”

“You never got in the condition in which you were found by drinking 3.2 beer,” the court said. “Right now in New York there is a drinking contest being waged in which the contestants have been drinking a bottle of beer every 15 minutes for the past two weeks and they are not drunk yet.”

Shuts then admitted that he had “a few liquors” on top of the beer.

“I thought so,” Judge Pancoast said. “The man who becomes intoxicated on the new beer is either very weak physically or very imaginative mentally.”

He suspended sentence on Shuts with the admonition to “stick to the 3.2.”

Lena Hess

I had a girlfriend that lived at 4th and Birch named Lena Hess. She introduced me to my wife.

Jim Bessing — July 2004

Earl Wright

Earl Wright, 414 Birch Street

Earl Wright, 414 Birch Street, 1920s–1930s.

Albert A. Holt

Albert A. Holt (1844–1909) was the editor and publisher of the Camden Echo, a weekly newspaper devoted to church news and the prohibition of the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The paper was published from 1884 until Holt’s death in July of 1909. The paper was distributed free of charge and had some measure of influence at one time, but very little by the time of Holt’s death.

Albert A. & Catherine Hilt Holt & Lillian Holt — 420 Birch Street, 1900.

500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

513 Birch Street

513 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1900sCharles Daniels
1890s–1900s Charles T. Daniels (WWI)
1947Jose E.N. Morales

515 Birch Street

515 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947John V. Mellor

517 Birch Street

517 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Rosa Peris

519 Birch Street

519 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James N. Showers

521 Birch Street

521 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Verda Rusaw

523 Birch Street

523 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Randolph Parker

525 Birch Street

525 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William S. Dempsey

527 Birch Street

527 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Volney Vanneman

529 Birch Street

529 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930–1947James H. & Mary C. Ward Wallace & Family (John W. 'Bucky' Ward)
1947Henry H. Joseph Jr.

531 Birch Street

531 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Russell J. Tatem (trucking)

533 Birch Street

533 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Frank & Minnie Tiedeken
1947Juan Montis

535 Birch Street

535 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924 Walter D. Eastlack
1947Mrs. Anna B. Sibbitt

537 Birch Street

537 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913Alfred Ivins
1933 Robert Farland
1947Vacant
1957Mrs. Anna Kennedy

539 Birch Street

539 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Evelyn Rehrig

541 Birch Street

541 Birch Street — 500 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James F. Singhas

By the 1980s the entire block was gone, taken by Northgate II Townhomes.

The stories further down this page for this block are James H. Wallace (529 Birch Street, 1930–1947); Frank J. Tiedeken (533 Birch Street, 1930); Alfred Ivins (537 Birch Street, 1913).

Final Tribute Is Paid Corporal ’Bucky’ Ward

Camden Courier-Post —

James H. Wallace & Family, 529 Birch Street

Corporal John W. “Bucky” Ward, Camden’s own soldier of fortune and war hero, was buried yesterday, with ceremony befitting his career. After solemn requiem high mass at Holy Name Church, burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Services at the home of Ward’s sister, Mrs. Mary Wallace, 529 Birch street, were attended by hundreds of friends and acquaintances of the dead man, whose body had been sent half way around the world for burial here.

He died October 9 in Honolulu, and was 56. In June of next year he would have retired from the United States Army, in which he had served almost 40 years.

Frank J. Tiedeken

Camden Courier-Post —

Frank J. Tiedeken, 533 Birch Street, 1930

Frank J. Tiedeken

Frank J. Tiedeken, 70, died yesterday at his home, 533 Birch street. He is survived by a wife, Minnie C.

Couple Held on Serious Charge

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Alfred Ivins, 537 Birch Street, 1913

Taken into custody while alone in the grand stand of the Ottowa [sic] baseball team at Parkside late on Wednesday night by Detective Frank H. Miller, Mrs. Lulu Genther, of 33 Marlton avenue, and Alfred Ivins, of 537 Birch street, were yesterday committed by Justice Wright, of Camden, in default of $500 bail each on a charge preferred by the woman’s husband, Arthur Genther. The specific date named in the complaint is August 6, at which time Detective Miller avers he was only a few yards from the couple while they were sojourning in a secluded spot at Knight Park, Collingswood. The Genthers have two children, a boy of 6 and a girl of 5. Genther said last night that he would begin immediate proceedings for divorce.

Mrs. Anna Kennedy

Camden Courier-Post —

Mrs. Anna Kennedy, 537 Birch Street, 1957

Mrs. Anna Kennedy

Mrs. Anna Kennedy, 41, of 537 Birch st., died in West Jersey Hospital, Friday. She had been a resident of Camden for 30 years.

Surviving are her father, Theodore Residence, of Hightstown; and three brothers, Theodore, of New York; Joseph, of Lyons, and John, of Runnemede.

Services will be held Monday at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday evening at the LeRoy R. Wooster Funeral Home, White Horse pk., Atco. Burial will be in Atco Cemetery.

600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

601 Birch Street

601 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1957Harry S. & Margaret F. McMenamin Helferich

603 Birch Street

603 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Anna McNally

605 Birch Street

605 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Frank Marishak

607 Birch Street

607 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Ralph C. Gregory

609 Birch Street

609 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James C. Dilks

611–635 Birch Street

611–635 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
19301930 Census (see photograph)

611 Birch Street

611 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Ingolv Klungland (painter)

613 Birch Street

613 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Robert C. Pershing

615 Birch Street

615 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Raymond W. Parsons

617 Birch Street

617 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Harry B. Wright

619 Birch Street

619 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Margaret Williams

621 Birch Street

621 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1910sCharles Daniels
1900s–1910s Charles T. Daniels (WWI)
1947Frances Ruff

622 Birch Street

622 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1920sJames C. Edwards Family
1940Lansing & Martha Cowley Sr. & Family (Lansing Jr., Alice, Elmer, Byron, Irene, Dorothy, Elaine, Theodore, Jerry)
1947Mrs. Mary B. Siegel

623 Birch Street

623 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Walter E. Kennedy

624 Birch Street

624 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Bracewell's Express
1940Mrs. Mable Grey & Family
1940George Grey
1947Theresa Gramley

625 Birch Street

625 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Private Enos S. Kimble (WWI)
1947William G. Winterbottom

626 Birch Street

626 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James Edwards

627 Birch Street

627 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Harry F. Flippen

628 Birch Street

628 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Sergeant James A. Edwards (WWII)
1947John T. Everingham

629 Birch Street

629 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1899Michael Lynch
Private First Class John Otto Boyson (WWI)
1930Charles & Helen O'Brien & Family (Helen, Charles Jr.)

630 Birch Street

630 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward W. Rossell

631 Birch Street

631 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Hattie Ashley-Tainton

632 Birch Street

632 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George J. Ritner

633 Birch Street

633 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Martha Dorton

634 Birch Street

634 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Robert C. Henderson

635 Birch Street

635 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947John F. Carter

636 Birch Street

636 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William H. Shimp

637 Birch Street

637 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Louis V. Schmidt

638 Birch Street

638 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Raymond T. Rossell

639 Birch Street

639 Birch Street — 600 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Harold Kistner

By the 1980s the entire block was gone, taken by Northgate II Townhomes.

The stories further down this page for this block are Harry S. Helferich (601 Birch Street, 1947–1957); 1930 Census (611–635 Birch Street); Lansing Cowley Sr. & Family (622 Birch Street, 1940); Private Enos S. Kimble (625 Birch Street); Sergeant James A. Edwards (628 Birch Street); 629 Birch Street (Michael Lynch (1899), Private First Class John Otto Boyson, Charles O’Brien (1930)).

Harry S. Helferich

Camden Courier-Post —

Harry S. Helferich & Family, 601 Birch Street

Helferich

On Nov. 21, 1957, Harry S., husband of the late Margaret F. (nee McMenamin), of 601 Birch St., Camden, age 72 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday morning at 11 a. m., at B. C. Schroeder & Sons, 715 Cooper St., Camden.

Interment at Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

1930 Census — 611–635 Birch Street

1930 Census — 611–635 Birch Street

611, 613, 615, 617, 619, 621, 623, 625, 627, 629, 631, 633 & 635 Birch Street — 1930 Census.

Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 — Population Schedule. State: New Jersey. County: Camden. Incorporated place: Camden City. Ward of city: 10th. Block No. 680 [?]. Street: Birch Street (written down the left margin). Sheet No. 17-A [?].

Columns read: house number, name, relation to head, home owned or rented, value or monthly rent, radio, sex, color, age, marital status, place of birth (person, father, mother).

Line 1: 637. Rittner [?], J. George Jr., Son, CR [?], M, W, 4/12 [?], S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 2: 635 (dwelling 306, family 306). Kraft, Norwood, Head, R, $20, radio R, M, W, 26, M, first marriage at 21. Born Pennsylvania; father Germany; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 3: Elizabeth, Wife-H, F, W, 23, M, 18. Born Pennsylvania; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 4: Gordon, Son, M, W, 4/12 [?], S. Born New Jersey; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 5: Robert, Son, M, W, 11/12 [?], S. Born New Jersey; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 6: 633 (307, 307). Cowan, Walter M., Head, R, $22, M, W, 36, M, 24. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 7: Erma, Wife-H, F, W, 30, M, 17. Born Germany [?] Dist.; father Germany; mother Germany; language German.
Line 8: Vivian, Daughter, F, W, 10, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Germany.
Line 9: Clara, Daughter, F, W, 9, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Germany.
Line 10: Shirley, Daughter, F, W, 6/12 [?], S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Germany.
Line 11: 631 (308, 308). Brown, William A., Head, R, $21, M, W, 41, M, 26. Born New York; father North of Ireland [?]; mother North of Ireland [?].
Line 12: Margaret, Wife-H, F, W, 35, M, 21. Born New Jersey; father Phila. Pa.; mother [struck through].
Line 13: Emma K., Daughter, F, W, 13, S. Born New Jersey; father New York; mother New Jersey.
Line 14: William A., Son, M, W, 11, S. Born New Jersey; father New York; mother New Jersey.
Line 15: Margaret H., Daughter, F, W, 5, S. Born New Jersey; father New York; mother New Jersey.
Line 16: 629 (309, 309). O'Brien, Charles, Head, R, $21, M, W, 27, M, 20. Born New Jersey; father Newfoundland [?]; mother Ireland [?].
Line 17: Helen, Wife-H, F, W, 25, M, 18. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Virginia.
Line 18: Helen, Daughter, F, W, 5, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 19: Charles, Son, M, W, 3/12, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 20: Hewitt [?], William, Brother, M, W, 28, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Virginia.
Line 21: 627 (310, 310). Wohlinger [?], Robert, Head, R, $21, M, W, 23, M, 19. Born New Jersey; father [?]; mother [?].
Line 22: Charlotte, Wife-H, F, W, 24, M, 20. Born Pennsylvania; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 23: Robert, Son, M, W, 3/12 [?], S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 24: 625 (311, 311). Kimble, Walter W., Head, O, $2800, radio R, M, W, 70, M, 28. Born New Jersey; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 25: Catherine, Wife-H, F, W, 62, M, 20. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 26: 623 (312, 312). Sweeten, Nathaniel T., Head, R, $20, M, W, 52, M, 30. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 27: Ella, Wife-H, F, W, 47, M, 25. Born Pennsylvania; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 28: Alberta, Daughter, F, W, 19, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 29: Myrtis, Daughter, F, W, 17, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 30: Anna, Daughter, F, W, 13, S. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 31: 621 (313, 313). Andrews, William H., Head, R, [rent figure unreadable], M, W, 46, M, 21. Born Maryland; father Maryland; mother Delaware.
Line 32: Erma M., Wife-H, F, W, 43, M, 17. Born Delaware; father Delaware; mother Maryland.
Line 33: [619] (314, 314). Long, Edward, Head, O, $1100, radio R, M, W, [age overwritten], M, 22. Born Pennsylvania; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 34: Susan, Wife-H, F, W, 33, M, 17. Born Pennsylvania; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 35: John, Son, M, W, 15, S. Born Pennsylvania; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 36: Emily, Daughter, F, W, 13, S. Born New Jersey; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 37: 617 (315, 315). Wright, Harry B., Head, O, $1100, radio R, M, W, 33, M, 20. Born Maryland; father unknown; mother Maryland.
Line 38: Luella, Wife-H, F, W, 31, M, 17. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother New Jersey.
Line 39: Harry W., Son, M, W, 12, S. Born New Jersey; father Maryland; mother New Jersey.
Line 40: Lucille, Daughter, F, W, 4, S. Born New Jersey; father Maryland; mother New Jersey.
Line 41: Robert B., Son, M, W, 10/12, S. Born New Jersey; father Maryland; mother New Jersey.
Line 42: 615 (316, 316). Loughlin, David, Head, R, $20, radio R, M, W, 28, M, 24. Born England; father Ireland; mother Ireland; language English.
Line 43: Mae, Wife-H, F, W, 24, M, 20. Born New Jersey; father New Jersey; mother Ireland.
Line 44: David Jr., Son, M, W, 2/12 [?], S. Born New Jersey; father England; mother New Jersey.
Line 45: 613 (317, 317). Warner, William, Head, R, $17, radio R, M, W, 65, M, 34. Born Maryland; father Maryland; mother Maryland.
Line 46: Eleanor, Wife-H, F, W, 60, M, 31. Born Pennsylvania; father Massachusetts; mother Illinois.
Line 47: Bardner [?], Helen, Daughter, F, W, 28, M, 19. Born Pennsylvania; father Maryland; mother Illinois.
Line 48: Harry, Grandson, M, W, 9, S. Born New Jersey; father Pennsylvania; mother Pennsylvania.
Line 49: 611 (318, 318). Boyson [?], Anna, Head, R, $18, no radio, F, W, 62, Wd, 16. Born London, England; father London, England; mother London, England; language English.
Line 50: [blank]

Lansing Cowley Sr. & Family

Lansing Cowley Sr. & Family, 622 Birch Street, 1940

Lansing & Martha Cowley Sr. & Family (Lansing Jr., Alice, Elmer, Byron, Irene, Dorothy, Elaine, Theodore, Jerry Cowley), 622 Birch Street, 1940.

Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940. Birch Street (written down the left margin).

Columns read: house number, serial number of household, home owned or rented, value or rent, farm, name, relation to head, sex, color, age at last birthday, marital status, school, highest grade, and the two grade-count columns.

Line (household 169): 622. Home rented, rent 16, farm No. Cowley, Lansing W. [circled mark], Head, M, W, 44, M, attended school No, grade 6.
Wife: Martha H., F, W, 38, M, No, grade 4.
Son: Lansing W. Jr., M, W, 18, S, No, grade 5.
Daughter: Alice L., F, W, 16, S, No, grade 7.
Son: Elmer D. [?], M, W, 15, S, Yes, grade 6.
Son: Byron H., M, W, 12, S, Yes, grade 3.
Daughter: Irene G., F, W, 8, S, Yes, grade 1 (the line is highlighted in the scan).
Daughter: Dorothy G., F, W, 4, S, No, grade 0.
Daughter: Elaine M., F, W, 3, S, No, grade 0.
Daughter [?]: Theodore R., M, W, 2, S, No, grade 0.
Son: Jerry J. [mark], M, W, 8/12 [?], S, No, grade 0.

Next household (170): 624. Rented, rent 12, farm No. Gray, Mabel, Head, F, W, 42, Wd, No, grade 6. Son George, M, W, 24, S, No, grade 5 (partly cut off by the crop).

Private Enos S. Kimble

Private Enos S. Kimble, 625 Birch Street

Private Enos S. Kimble, 625 Birch Street.

Sergeant James A. Edwards

Sergeant James A. Edwards, 628 Birch Street

Sergeant James A. Edwards, 628 Birch Street.

They Wrecked the Restaurant

Philadelphia Inquirer —

629 Birch Street — 1899 Michael Lynch, Philadelphia Inquirer Private First Class John Otto Boyson, 629 Birch Street Charles O'Brien & Family, 629 Birch Street, 1930 Census

They Wrecked the Restaurant

They Wrecked the Restaurant

Michael Lynch, of 629 Birch street, Camden, and William Conroy, of Fellowship, Burlington county, started a row in the restaurant of Nicholas Donahue, 2402 Federal street, East Side, Camden, yesterday afternoon. A free fight followed in which several outsiders became involved. The interior of the saloon was wrecked, and Donahue was badly beaten. Conroy was arrested at the scene by Constable De Haven. Lynch tried to escape, but was captured a half mile away by Police Captain Albert. Both men will be given a hearing this morning by Recorder Nowrey.

700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

705 Birch Street

705 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Stanley Skokowski

706 Birch Street

706 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Anthony Whitehead

707 Birch Street

707 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James E. Parkinson

708 Birch Street

708 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1912 Edward F. Allen
1947Michael H. Goy

709 Birch Street

709 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Tony O. Franzello

710 Birch Street

710 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edgar Brenig

711 Birch Street

711 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Private Ted R. Bunalski (WWII)
1947Joseph A. Jones

712 Birch Street

712 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Howard Mauser

713 Birch Street

713 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George E. Davis

714 Birch Street

714 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William K. Peters

715 Birch Street

715 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1903William F. & Louisa Cooper & Family
1905William J. Holdzkorn
1906–1907Frank Simmons
1907Charles 'C.J.' Taylor Jr.
1947Joseph J. Miller

716 Birch Street

716 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mabel H. Jones

717 Birch Street

717 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Daniel Forte

718 Birch Street

718 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Ethel Gilmartin

719 Birch Street

719 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Jerry Quinlan

720 Birch Street

720 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward H. Rettberg

721 Birch Street

721 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907Mrs. Amelia Kissileff (widow of August)
1907Isaac Kissileff (insurance)
1947Robert Barracliffe

722 Birch Street

722 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947No return

723 Birch Street

723 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Walter Yates

724 Birch Street

724 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Bernard R. McLaughlin

725 Birch Street

725 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Clarence H. Potter

726 Birch Street

726 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Louis F. Nuzzi

727 Birch Street

727 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1931William Warner
1947Martin J. Barrett

728 Birch Street

728 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Florence C. Elwell

729 Birch Street

729 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Newton T. Smith

730 Birch Street

730 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Louis C. Wurst
1947Edward Turmer

731 Birch Street

731 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918–1923Clifford Flennert (police)
1947Edward P. Biggard

732 Birch Street

732 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928Charles Morgan
1928 Rocco Palese
1947Sarah Randles

734 Birch Street

734 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Anthony J. Buonomo

736 Birch Street

736 Birch Street — 700 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward Love

By the 1970s the entire block was gone, taken by Northgate II high-rise apartment building.

The stories further down this page for this block are Private Ted R. Bunalski (711 Birch Street); 715 Birch Street (Kathleen Self Merkin memory, 2014); Kissileff Family (721 Birch Street, 1907); William Warner (727 Birch Street, 1931); Florence C. Elwell (728 Birch Street); Rocco Palese (732 Birch Street, 1928).

Private Ted R. Bunalski

Private Ted R. Bunalski, 711 Birch Street

Private Ted R. Bunalski, 711 Birch Street.

715 Birch Street

My great-great-uncle, Charles “CJ” Taylor, Jr. was living at 715 Birch Street, Camden, NJ, as noted by my great grandfather, William Henry Taylor on ship’s manifest when he crossed from Liverpool to New York City in 1907 on the SS Haverford. He claimed to be going to stay with his brother when he arrived in port, April 9, 1907.

Kathleen Self Merkin — February 1, 2014

Kissileff Family

Kissileff Family — 721 Birch Street, 1907 Camden Directory

Mrs. Amelia Kissileff and Isaac Kissileff, 721 Birch Street, 1907 Camden Directory.

458 CAMDEN (K) DIRECTORY.
KISLER
Kisler Elizabeth, saleswoman, h 864 Haddon ave
Kisner Ludwig, machinist, h 88 Erie
Kissig Harry, printer, h 826 N 5th
Kissileff Amelia, widow August, h 721 Birch
" Isaac, insurance, h 721 Birch
Kissinger Ernest, wool sorter, h 425 Webster
" Eugene C, foreman, h 1113 Baring
" Marie, widow Frederick, h 445 Webster
" Walter C, letter carrier, h 300 Penn
Kissling Anthony, electrician, h 918 Newton ave
" Charles, painter, h 918 Newton ave
" Valentine, h 918 Newton ave
Kitanna Loreno, fireman, h 202 Royden
" Augustus M jr, clerk, h 824 N 7th
" Augustus M jr, clerk, h 824 N 7th
" Harry I, carpenter, h 455 Mechanic
" John, machinist, h 2101 Broadway
Kitchin Mary M, widow Harvey M, h 1121 Baring
Kite Albert O, machinist, h 112 Linden
" Anna E, nurse, 124 Birch
" John F, insurance, h 112 Linden
Kitsinger Joseph, driver, h 514 Jefferson ave
Klages Anna K, widow Harry, h 569 Carman
" Josephine R, school teacher, h 569 Carman
Klapproth Frederick, laborer, h 1130 N 25th
" Henry C, carpenter, h 1130 N 25th
Klaschmidt Alexander, baker, h 1060 Louis
Klatt Julius, shoemaker, 430 S 5th
Klausfelder Augustus S, machinist, h 548 Royden
" George C, machinist, h 548 Royden
Kleaver George W, policeman, h 515 Pine
Kleemann Charles, sauer kraut, h 43 Marlton ave
Kleiler Alfred, bartender, h 1237 Lewis
Klein Anna, h 211 Bailey
" Anna, dressmaker, 707 N 7th
" George J, barber, h 545 N 8th
" Heinrich, umbrellamaker, h 551 Chestnut
" Jacob J, h 250 Mt Vernon
" John, baker, 752 Ferry ave
" John, butcher, h 1207 N 18th
" Louis, painter, h 1115 N 26th

(advertisements: Corporations Formed Right, 18 Years' Experience; Thomas B. Hall, Counsellor-at-Law, 428 Market Street; Asbestos Magnesia Air-Cell, Pipe and Boiler Coverings, A. H. Green, Successor to Moffett & Green, 1801-3-5 Federal St., Camden, N. J.; One Cent Per Word "Want Ads" in the Camden Post Telegram, Office, 123 Federal Street.)

459 CAMDEN (K) DIRECTORY.
KLEIN
" Rosana, widow Francis P, h 551 Chestnut
" Thomas, shipping clerk, h 308 Taylor ave
" Thomas S S, collector, h 831 N 8th
Kleinberg Abraham, dry goods, 1101 Kaighn ave
" & Hirshorn, dry goods, 1101 Kaighn ave
Kleinfelder John, car inspector, h 406 Taylor ave
Kleinhanz Louis, printer, h 437 S 3d
Kleinheinz Charles W, clerk, h 910 Spruce
" George W, pressman, h 569 Spruce
Klemann Catharine, widow John, h 813 S 5th
" Charles, hardwood finisher, h 507 Division
Klemm William G, h 619 Market
Klenzing Charles W, machinist, h 840 Spruce
Klessel Charles E, varnishmaker, h 936 Haddon ave
" Stephen H, clerk, h 814 Line
Kletzel Francis X A, watchman, h 574 Clinton
" Francis X A jr, electrician, h 574 Clinton
Klickstein James, laborer, h 339 Liberty
Kligman Jacob, grocer, 529 Kaighn ave, h 1161 Baring
Klin Frank, h 836 S 6th
Kline Alfred, carpenter, h 742 Cherry
" Anna, widow William, h 583 Mickle
" Arthur J, clerk, h 723 Birch
" Charles, blacksmith, h 1125 Liberty
" Charles D, inspector, h 1141 Cooper
" Charles I, florist, 423 Pine
" Clarence R, cutter, h 830 N 4th
" Elias J, h 734 Vine
" Franklin S, bookbinder, h 593 Mickle
" Harris, grocer, 434 Kaighn ave
" Harry, salesman, h 560 Spruce
" Howard F, ship carpenter, h 620 N 7th
" Ida, boarding, 1141 Cooper
" Isaac, liquors, 1735 Broadway
" Jacob, insurance, h 289 Sycamore
" Jacob H, liquors, 702 S 2d
" Joseph H, dry goods, 1024 and h 1026 S 8th
" Louis E, shoes, 401 Kaighn ave
" Mary, widow William, h 742 Cherry
" Victor H, designer, h 830 N 4th
" William L, salesman, h 647 Grant

(advertisements: Wm. J. Cooper & Co., 217 to 221 Kaighn Avenue, Mill Work; Henry C. Magee, C.P.A., Auditor and Business Systematizer, Camden and Philadelphia, P.O. Box 303, Camden, N.J., Phone Connection; Wm. Krause, Krause's Patent Pavements, Cement and Asphalt Floors, 1640 North Marshall Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Both Phones.)

I recently found this directory page listing my great grandfather, Isaac Kissileff and his aunt, Amelia living at 721 Birch St., Camden in the 1907 Camden Directory. I thought you might like to add this to your site.

Mike Fuchs — July 2012

Man, 70, Hurt in Fall as He Puts Up Aerial

Camden Courier-Post —

William Warner, 727 Birch Street, 1931

William Warner, 70, is in Cooper Hospital suffering with a possible fracture of the skull, the result of a fall while installing an aerial on the roof of his home at 727 Birch street yesterday.

Warner was stretching a wire from the center of the roof and was standing near the edge of the roof when he lost his balance, falling several feet to the roof of the porch.

Florence C. Elwell

Florence C. Elwell, of 728 Birch Street. Florence never had any children of her own and shared the house on Birch Street with her sister Mildred. “Aunt Floss” is what the neighborhood children called her. The two sisters quit their jobs and bought a retirement home in Salem, New Jersey. Their new home in Salem was beautiful compared to the row home on Birch Street.

Mike Larson — May 2012

City Employe Kicked by Horse Asks Damages

Camden Courier-Post —

City Employe Kicked by Horse Asks Damages - Camden Courier-Post, February 25, 1928

Alleging continued disability as the result of having been kicked by a horse last May while he was a city employe, Charles Morgan, 732 Birch street, will appear in Workmen’s Compensation Court Monday when his case is heard by Referee Charles E. Corbin.

Morgan claims he was injured by the horse while he was at work in the stables at the 112th Field Artillery Armory. At the time, he says, he was a laborer in the parks department.

The city, which will be represented at the hearing by Rocco Palese, assistant city solicitor, contends Morgan’s disability occurred prior to his employment with the city. Morgan is represented by Judge Frank F. Neutze.

800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants

City directory records and historical notes.

804 Birch Street

804 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Mrs. Annie Gumbrell
1947George Gumbrell

805 Birch Street

805 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Vacant
1947Edward P. Jasinski

806 Birch Street

806 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938 Gertrude L. Higgins
1947William Prasch

807 Birch Street

807 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Otto W. Riess

808 Birch Street

808 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Frank E. McDonnell

809 Birch Street

809 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph E. Grittin

810 Birch Street

810 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Harry J. Dempsey

811 Birch Street

811 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Blaine F. McPherson

812 Birch Street

812 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Charles S. Richards

813 Birch Street

813 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947George B. Schaffer

814 Birch Street

814 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Edward Koehler
1929–1947Oscar Koehler

815 Birch Street

815 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Vacant
1938Carl Weber
1947John Savich

816 Birch Street

816 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward R. Fithian

817 Birch Street

817 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928The Gillis Family
1947Elmer S. Campbell

818 Birch Street

818 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Arthur S. Cox
1947George Cox

819 Birch Street

819 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Norman R. Campbell

820 Birch Street

820 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907–1917Frank & Catherine Obenhaus & Family (Franklin, Daniel, Catherine, Isabel, Thelma)
1947Elton H. Ackley

821 Birch Street

821 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Emily B. Barracliffe

822 Birch Street

822 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Charles & Lillian MacNeir & Family (Charles, Belford, Frederick, Edgar, Harrison MacNeir)
1938 Harrison MacNeir
1947Ernest L. Delaney

823 Birch Street

823 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Sergeant George T. Senior (WWII)
1947James J. Senior

824 Birch Street

824 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Daniel C. Flemming

825 Birch Street

825 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Vacant

826 Birch Street

826 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1923–1925Charles & Ella Sheean & Family (James Sheean, Harry Sheean) (printer)
1947Charles C. Bray

827 Birch Street

827 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Howard G. Carey

828 Birch Street

828 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
Private First Class George J. Villano (WWII)
1947Mrs. Gladys M. Gaffney

829 Birch Street

829 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Elwyn L. Carter

830 Birch Street

830 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Mary J. Brown

831 Birch Street

831 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Alex R. Szabo

832 Birch Street

832 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Thomas H. Knight
1956 Adelbert J. 'Duke' Kirk
1956Adelbert J. "Joe" Kirk Jr.

833 Birch Street

833 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Francis E. Leonard

834 Birch Street

834 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edmund W. Hubler

835 Birch Street

835 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Julia Bolston

836 Birch Street

836 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Charles B. & Florence Reynolds & Family
1947John H. Dill

837 Birch Street

837 Birch Street — 800 Block of Birch Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Philip Weisen
1947Stephen L. Pelphrey

The stories further down this page for this block are 813 Birch Street, March 2012 (scheduled for demolition); Camden Youth Held in Army Pistol Theft (815 Birch Street, 1938); The Gillis Family (817 Birch Street, 1928); Charles Sheean & Family (826 Birch Street, 1925); Adelbert J. Kirk Sr. (832 Birch Street, 1956); Philip Weisen (837 Birch Street, 1930).

813 Birch Street, March 2012

813 Birch Street, March 13, 2012

813 Birch Street, photographed March 13, 2012, scheduled for demolition.

Camden Youth Held in Army Pistol Theft

Camden Courier-Post —

815 Birch Street, March 13, 2012

815 Birch Street, photographed March 13, 2012.

U.S. Marshall Bernard J. Tracy last night arrested Martin J. Corbert, 23, of 122 Pearl Street, Camden, in connection with the theft of a .45 caliber automatic pistol from the 157th Field Artillery Armory on Wright Avenue at Ninth street. He was lodged in Camden city jail for a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Wynn Armstrong this morning.

As the result of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe, Carl Weber, 21, of 815 Birch Street, was arrested two weeks ago, charged with larceny of government property and was held in Federal custody. According to Camden police, Weber implicated Corbert.

Runaway Boys Find Mealtime Irregular

Camden Courier-Post —

Runaway Boys Find Mealtime Irregular - Camden Courier-Post, February 20, 1928

Two runaway boys told Police Judge Bertman today in police court that there wasn’t much of a kick in running away from home. One of the drawbacks, they declared, was not eating regular.

The boys, John Gillis, 16 years old, 517 Birch street, and Artilo Alleva, 15 years old, 535 South Second street, were arrested by Motorcycle Policeman Harry Kreher as they were stealing bottles of milk from a down town doorstep.

“What did you run away from home for?” Judge Bertman asked.

“We wanted to find out what it felt like. We have only been gone a week.”

“Do you like being away from home?” the court asked.

“No sir, we like it home the best because we eat regular.”

The boys were turned over to their parents.

Missing Man Found Dying in Hospital From Auto Injuries

Camden Courier —

Missing Man Found Dying in Hospital From Auto Injuries - Camden Courier, June 6, 1925

A North Camden man who had been missing from his home since May 29 was found by relatives yesterday in Cooper hospital, dying. He had been hit by an automobile Memorial Day, and had lain unidentified on a hospital cot, with a fractured skull.

The man, Charles Sheean, a printer, 36 years old, 826 Birch street, died last night, surrounded by his relatives, a few hours after they had found him. They had asked police yesterday morning to join in a search for Sheean, reporting him as having been missing from his home since May 29.

Police and hospital records show Sheean was hit by an automobile Memorial Day, at Ninth and Market streets. The driver of the car, Frank Kiene, 423 North Twenty-seventh street, was released in his own recognizance. Police said today Kiene will be re-arrested and brought before Police Judge Cleary to determine responsibility for Sheean’s death.

Adelbert J. Kirk Sr.

Adelbert J. 'Duke' Kirk Sr., 832 Birch Street

Adelbert J. “Duke” Kirk Sr. & Adelbert J. “Joe” Kirk Jr., 832 Birch Street, 1956.

4 Camden Men Held as Chicken Thieves

Camden Courier-Post —

4 Camden Men Held as Chicken Thieves - Camden Courier-Post, June 4, 1930

Delanco, June 4.—Four Camden men who were arrested yesterday on charges of stealing chickens are in Burlington county jail at Mt. Holly today under $1000 bail each for court. The men are William Whalen, 20, of 940 Elm street; Edward Burns, of 811 Vine street; George Kunits, 24, of 926 Fern street, and Philip Weisen, 29, of 837 Birch street. They were arrested by Troopers Magee and Turnbull, of Delanco barracks of the state police, co-operating with Camden city detectives.

Arraigned before Justice of the Peace Wesley Perkins at Delanco last night, the four men were unable to furnish bail. Complaint was made against them by Oliver Christian, a farmer of near Centreton.

Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt - Camden Courier-Post, May 11, 1962 Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt - Camden Courier-Post, May 11, 1962 Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt - Camden Courier-Post, May 11, 1962

—Courier-Post Photo by Bob Bartosz

DRAGGING OPERATIONS go on as Gary Auxer, 10, of 517 N. 9th st., directs Rescue Squad 1’s boat to the spot in Delaware River where he last saw Eugene Thornton, 9, of 539 Birch st. At the oars is Winfield Myers and handling the grappling hooks is John Kolessar, both of Engine Company 6.

Mystery shrouds the drowning Thursday of Eugene Thornton, 9. [sic] of 539 Birch st.

Shortly before 6 p.m., Eugene fell or was pushed into the Delaware River, according to eyewitness accounts, as he and an unidentified companion were playing on the pilings between N. 7th and N. 8th sts.

Det. Nicholas Pavlak of the juvenile bureau said police are looking for a companion who was with the drowned boy.

Boys Push Each Other

Pavlak said one account he received from eyewitnesses is that three boys were “horsing around” and pushing each other on the brink of the pilings. He said the water at this point is between 4 and 6 feet deep.

Pavlak said one boy, according to eyewitnesses, pushed Thornton and he fell into the water. He said it was “horseplay which resulted in tragedy.”

Pavlak said police will continue their efforts today to locate the boy who did the pushing.

Grappling hooks operated by the boat team of James Smith of Rescue Squad 1 and John Kolessar of Engine Company 6 hauled Eugene’s lifeless form to the surface at 7:20 p.m.

Men from both units, under the direction of Captain Albert Weller, had been dragging the river between Pyne Poynt and Petty’s Island for more than an hour before the body was recovered.

Identified By Mother

Young Thornton was pronounced dead on arrival at Cooper Hospital shortly after 7:30 p.m. by Dr. Gerald E. Vanston.

The victim’s identity remained undetermined until about 9 o’clock, when Thornton’s mother, Emma, accompanied by her 10-year-old son, Albert, tearfully identified her son’s body at the hospital.

Mrs. Thornton told Pavlak that Eugene, Albert and her eight-year-old daughter, Diane had gone to the playgrounds around Pyne Poynt Junior High School at about 5 o’clock.

Albert told the detective that he and his sister had remained on the swings, while Eugene and another boy had gone off to play at the river’s edge.

Worker Reports Incident

Shortly before 6 p.m., William Passwater of 3225 Mount Ephraim ave., a WCAM employe, reported the drowning, according to Ptl. Peter Yecco and James Anderson.

Passwater told police that a Negro boy had run screaming to the radio station’s Pyne Poynt transmitter station, yelling that someone was drowning.

Gary Auxer, 10, of 517 N. 9th st., told Yecco and Anderson that he and some friends had witnessed the incident.

Gary said he had gone to water’s edge to warn Eugene and his friend. When he reached the scene, Auxer said, he heard Eugene’s friend, a Negro boy about 12, challenging Eugene to go in the water.

“It ain’t deep. It’s low tide,” the older boy said, according to Gary.

Then, when it seemed Eugene was not going to jump in the river, the older boy pushed him in, Gary said.

Youth Frightened

After the older boy reached for Eugene in the water and failed, he became frightened and ran off, Auxer told police.

Gary, a fifth-grader at Sewell School, said he tried to grab Eugene several times unsuccessfully. A friend of Auxer’s, John Barry Kelley, 9. [sic] of 642 Erie st., a third grader at Holy Name School, said he grabbed Eugene’s hand but the drowning boy let go.

Some 200 spectators lined the Delaware’s banks to watch the dragging operations.

Besides his mother; his brother, Albert, and sister, Diane, Eugene, a student at Cooper School, is survived by his father, Albert, a Pennsylvania Railroad employe; two brothers, Jacob, 5, and Carl, 2; and two sisters, Geraldine, 5, and Cynthia, 1.

New Jersey

Philadelphia Inquirer —

New Jersey - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 1884

Jottings From the State Across the Delaware.

Lizzie Furman was committed to the county jail by Mayor Bradshaw, in default of $100 bail, for trial, charged with stealing a watch, the property of Edward S. Andrews, of No. 105 South Fifth street, Camden.

James Gleason, residing at West street and Bridge avenue, a boss driller in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s yard, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon by being thrown from a car, caused by the snapping of a brake chain. His head was badly cut. He was taken home and medical aid summoned.

The Gloucester county Republicans have made the following nominations: State Senator—Stacy Pancoast. Assembly—Job S. Haines. For sheriff Daniel J. Packer is supposed to have received the majority.

The commissioners appointed to assess damages by City Council for the opening of Washington street, east of the West Jersey Railroad, met at the City Hall yesterday and decided to recommend the payment of $2500 to Messrs. Roberts & Cohn, through whose property the street will be cut.

Jacob Nelviss, of Paulsboro, was held in $500 bail last evening by Mayor Moss for trial at court charged with cutting William Pull.

David Payton, colored, was held in $100 bail yesterday by Justice Price charged with assaulting the six-year-old son of Caroline Francis.

Business in the Camden District Court was very brisk yesterday, the principal business being landlord and tenant cases. The following warrants of removal were ordered: Hotchkiss vs. Ellis, Dismant vs. Miller, Pancost vs. Porter, Read vs. Shankland, Numbers vs. Simmons, Numbers vs. Hill, Maires vs. Mellow. The case of Shuck vs. Scott was adjourned until September 29. In debt cases judgment for the plaintiff was awarded as follows: Thurler et al. & Co. vs. Cox, $21; Hollinshead vs. Johnson, $25; Rogers vs. Belding, $69.50. The cases of Johnson & Holt vs. Johnson and O’Neil vs. Pine & Callingham were adjourned until the 27th instant; that of Wright vs. Gilmore until September 26. A non-suit was entered in Shull, Wireback & Co. vs. Orcutt, and the case of Lochead vs. the Prudential Insurance Company of America was held under advisement.

Forest fires are still raging in Atlantic county.

Fifty hands have been temporarily laid off at Starr’s Iron Works.

George Rose and Truman B. Woods, arrested on Sunday for disturbing the peace at Front and Birch streets by holding religious meetings, were arraigned before the mayor yesterday and afterwards released.

A fire at Burlington yesterday destroyed Pfeiffer’s stocking factory. Loss, $20,000; covered by insurance.

Sensational Assault and Battery Case

Camden Post —

Sensational Assault and Battery Case - Camden Post, June 3, 1891

The State moved the indictment against Joseph Logue for assault and battery on Sarah Louwin, living at Fifth and Cooper streets. Lawyer Harry Scovel was counsel for Logue. The witness being unable to speak loud enough, she was brought to a chair in front of the jurors.

Sarah Louwin testified that Logue kicked her on the 15th of last April, at Second and Penn streets. He had also struck her in the eye.

On cross examination the witness admitted that she had sued Logue for breach of promise.

Mr. Scovel—Haven’t you been before the Mayor a number of times for assault on Logue, and weren’t you angry because Logue was with another girl?

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Mr. Scovel in opening said that Logue was not guilty of the striking; that Mrs. Louwin had conceived a passion for him which had not been reciprocated. She now sought to get “even” with Logue for going with other ladies.

Joseph Logue, 129 Birch street, testified that he had known Sarah Lowan for nine years; that he had taken her out a number of times. On the 15th of April, while in company with Fannie Ellingsworth, Sarah Louwin attempted to choke him and he pushed her away to prevent it. He did not strike her.

John Lee, James Baird, ex-Sheriff Baird, Martin Fullerton, Joseph Robinson, Mary Simpson, John Edgert, James Lenox, Surrogate West, testified to the good character and reputation for peace and quietness of the defendant.

Fannie Ellingsworth testified that she was with Logue on the 15th of April, and Sarah Louwin had come up to them and began to abuse Logue. He had only pushed her away.

Both sides were given five minutes for argument.

Mr. Scovel said “hell had no fury like a jealous woman.” He claimed that no striking had been proven.

Prosecutor Ridgway said it had been admitted by the defense that Logue had pushed the woman away, and this was assault and battery.

Judge Hugg said in his charge, that the act of touching a person in anger was assault. “This is the law, gentlemen. The facts are with you.”

Mr. Scovel objected to the charge and Judge Hugg said he had said nothing about the facts in the case; they were with the jury.

The jury were out but ten minutes and returned with a verdict of not guilty.

Camden’s Scarred Patriots

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden’s Scarred Patriots - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1904

Fourth Marked by Absence of Serious Accidents

All Camden entered into the spirit of the Fourth of July yesterday. One noticeable feature of the day was the absence of serious accidents. Not a Fourth of July victim was treated at the Homeopathic Hospital, while at the Cooper Hospital but eight were admitted, as follows:

Albert Owens, aged 24 years, of 227 Mechanic street; powder burns of the back.

Charles Haines, aged 54 years, of 110 Birch street; burned hands.

Joseph Simons, aged 47 years, of 1113 Locust street; contusions of the eyelid.

Russell Hutchins, aged 11 years, of 557 Royden street, gunshot wound of right leg.

William Fabor, aged 14 years, of 226 Washington street; blank cartridge wound of right hand.

Florence McGann, aged 33 years, of 226 Erie street; powder burns of hands.

Samuel Ross, aged 14 years, of 5 North Third street; face burned.

Frank Kupp, aged 14 years, of 1043 Pine street; burned hands.

Yesterday afternoon flag raising and christening ceremonies were held at the new apartment house at Sixth and Mickle streets. At Pyne Point Park exercises appropriate to the day were observed. They consisted of singing, music, reading of the Declaration of Independence by F. Wayland Potter and addresses by Rev. F. A. De Maris, of the State Street M. E. Church; Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey, and ex-Assemblyman Joseph M. Engard.

Last night splendid pyrotechnical displays were given.

2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here

Camden Courier-Post —

2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here - Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936

Two policemen were injured early yesterday as a result of battles with alleged drunken prisoners at police headquarters.

Earl Wright, 30, of 535 Fulton place, suffered a fractured nose when Frank Wade, 35, of West and Mickle streets, struck him. Wright was treated at Cooper Hospital. He said the man, who had been arrested as drunk and disorderly, fell and when he tried to assist him to his feet he struck him.

Acting Desk Sergeant Frank Evans was kicked on an injured leg and was treated at Cooper Hospital. Thomas Golden, 57, of 636 Birch street, is said to have attacked Evans, whose leg was injured in a motorcycle accident a year ago. Evans and Lieut. George Ward subdued the prisoner and placed him in a cell.

2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court

Camden Courier-Post —

2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court - Camden Courier-Post, October 13, 1936

Belligerent prisoners who met their police captors with husky swings appeared before Judge Lewis Liberman in the city police court yesterday.

Frank Wade, 35, of West street and Mickle, was making a disturbance yesterday and neighbors sent for Earl Wright, a patrolman, to quell the noise. He found Wade in bed, ordered the man to get up and go away, when Wade swung. The prisoner was given 60 days.

Thomas Golden, 57, of 63[?] Birch street, made an eloquent plea and received a suspended sentence of six months.

Golden was arrested Sunday, and when he was booked, kicked Acting Desk Sergeant Frank Evans on a leg which was injured in a motorcycle accident some time ago.

“I never was arrested before,” said Golden, “and the policeman doesn’t want to prosecute me. Don’t send me to jail, Judge.”

Lieutenant George Ward also testified that Evans wanted no reprisal on the defendant, so the court was lenient and gave Golden a suspended sentence.

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