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Chestnut Street

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Introduction

Chestnut Street is one of Camden’s “tree” streets. It runs east from the Delaware River to Haddon Avenue, where it becomes Park Boulevard. The street runs between Mount Vernon and Sycamore Street.

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100 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–1955.

101 Chestnut Street

101 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1929The Brody Family — Jack Brody, Samuel Brody
1916–1918Jack Brody — served in World War I
1933Max Kleinfeld — bar
1933Max Kleinfeld

109 Chestnut Street

109 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907 George O. Addison Sr. & Family
1932Hillman Bryant

111 Chestnut Street

111 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Harry Read

121 Chestnut Street

121 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905Charles Ford
1905Casper Wagner aka Casper Ford
1905Henry Ford
1955Robert Bryant

123 Chestnut Street

123 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Thomas Watson

125 Chestnut Street

125 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1901Charles Ford
1901Casper Wagner aka Casper Ford
1901Henry Ford

139 Chestnut Street

139 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907 Arthur Stanley — Camden Police Department
1907Bessie Heisler
1907Emma Carll

145 Chestnut Street

145 Chestnut Street — 100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910sThe Brody Family

ROBERT BRYANT

Camden Courier-Post —

ROBERT BRYANT - Camden Courier-Post, February 28, 1955

Services were held today for Robert Bryant, 81, of 121 Chestnut st., in a funeral home at 909 Kaighns ave. Burial was in Mt. Peace Cemetery, Lawnside.

Mr. Bryant died of a fractured skull in Cooper Hospital Wednesday a half hour after he had fallen down a flight of steps in the sub-basement of the City Hall. He had gone there to visit the welfare board.

He had left the automobile of his daughter, Mrs. Elsie Hudson at the Arch st. entrance, entered the building, and had made a wrong turn. He opened a door leading to the boiler room on the floor below and lost his footing.

Mr. Bryant was born in Georgia. A son, Leon, of Camden, also survives.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1907

Police Captain Stanley early yesterday morning raided the house at 139 Chestnut street and arrested Bessie Heisler and Emma Carll, the alleged proprietresses.

William Smith, 23 years old, of 419 Clinton street, fell on the sidewalk at Seventh and Benson streets yesterday as the result of an attack of heart disease. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

Rev. H. G. Fithian, chairman of the American Seaman’s Friend Society, preached at the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday.

Rev. Dr. George B. Wight, Commissioner of the Bureau of Correction, occupied the pulpit at the First M. E. Church yesterday.

The woman who was taken to the Cooper Hospital Saturday night, her mind a blank as the result of a fall, was yesterday found to be Mrs. Hannah Wood, of Fifth and Washington streets.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 2nd Street

Intersection of Chestnut Street and South 2nd Street.

200 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–1969.

201 Chestnut Street

201 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1903Charles Ford
1903Casper Wagner aka Casper Ford
1903Henry Ford
1933McCormick's Express

206 Chestnut Street

206 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878Capt. Thomas P. Walls
1878Captain Thomas P. Walls & Family
1878Thomas & Jeanette "Nettie" Cooper Walls
1878Samuel Walls
1878Bertha Walls
1878George Walls
1878Evelyn Walls

208 Chestnut Street

208 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1921Allen Richelson

211 Chestnut Street

211 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
c. 1908Raymond Robert Curtis & Family

213 Chestnut Street

213 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914William Weaver & Family
1914William Weaver

215 Chestnut Street

215 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1934Howard Elinor

217 Chestnut Street

217 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1892Henry Bunting & Family
1945Zellie Ellis — realtor

218 Chestnut Street

218 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Elmer Gerhard & Family — Elmer & Carrie Gerhard, Robert L. Gerhard, Howard Gerhard
1915Edward & Eva Gerhard
1915Elton Gerhard
1915Elglen Gerhard

219 Chestnut Street

219 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1886–1888John A. 'Gus' Dold
1920–1927Joseph Green

220 Chestnut Street

220 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906–1909Joseph Greenberg — grocery

226 Chestnut Street

226 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Walter O'Toole

227 Chestnut Street

227 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1888John A. Dold

232 Chestnut Street

232 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1902–1932Joseph J. Merrill & Family
1902–1932Joseph J. & Margaret T. Wright Merrill

234 Chestnut Street

234 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890sWilliam Griffee & Family
—Walter & Mary "Louise" Chew Griffee
—Thomas Griffee
1905William H. Deith
1905William H. & Marietta R. Deith

237 Chestnut Street

237 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1901–1911George M. & Isabel Shaw
1912–1937George W. Stevenson & Family
1912–1937George W, & Mary Elizabeth Stevenson
1912–1937George W. Stevenson Jr.
1912–1937Phoebe Stevenson
1912–1937Jennie Stevenson

238 Chestnut Street

238 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895–1897Capt. Thomas P. Walls
1954James Jones
1895–1897Captain Thomas P. Walls & Family
1895–1897Thomas & Jeanette "Nettie" Cooper Walls
1895–1897Samuel Walls
1895–1897Bertha Walls
1895–1897George Walls
1895–1897Evelyn Walls
1895–1897Mrs. Percy J. Cooper

240 Chestnut Street

240 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1881Capt. Thomas P. Walls
1881Captain Thomas P. Walls & Family
1881Thomas & Jeanette "Nettie" Cooper Walls
1881Samuel Walls
1881Bertha Walls
1881George Walls
1881Evelyn Walls

241 Chestnut Street

241 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940s Rocco R. Macchia — served in World War II

245 Chestnut Street

245 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1888Charles C. Hess
1888–1889Theodore Standhardt
1888–1889George Groll
1890s–1967Joe's Little Click Cafe — bar history; Ford's Stardust Lounge
1890–1891Charlie Wong
1892–1893John Delaney
1894–1897George H. Jones
1898–1899George T. Groll
1899–1900Max Senger
1901Charles Schaumberg
1902–1908William Flynn
1914Joseph M. Dole
1918–1928Giovanni Di Paolo
1932Fiore Mascarusi
1935Dominic Guglielmi
1939–1940Giovino Di Paolo
1947Bowne's & Brownleafe
1968–1976Ford's Stardust Lounge

247–257 Chestnut Street

247–257 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1950sVarious residents

251 Chestnut Street

251 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1986Abandoned
1883–1885Captain Thomas P. Walls & Family
1883–1885Thomas & Jeanette "Nettie" Cooper Walls
1883–1885Samuel Walls
1883–1885Bertha Walls
1883–1885George Walls
1883–1885Evelyn Walls

253 Chestnut Street

253 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1986Abandoned

255 Chestnut Street

255 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1986Abandoned

257 Chestnut Street

257 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1986Abandoned
1893Mrs. Mary Hill

259 Chestnut Street

259 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900sJohn Panelli Family
1920s–1930sJohn & Carmela Panelli
1920s–1930sPhilip Panelli
1920s–1930sMichael Panelli
1920s–1930s Charles N. Panelli
1920s–1930sRose Panelli
1920s–1930sSadie Panelli
1920s–1930sTheresa Panelli

261 Chestnut Street

261 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1986Abandoned

261–263 Chestnut Street

261–263 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Natale Perticari

263 Chestnut Street

263 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Natale Perticari

265 Chestnut Street

265 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1969John Hall & Family
1969John & Mary Ware Hall
1969Edward Hall
1969James Hall
1895–1897Captain Thomas P. Walls & Family
1895–1897Thomas & Jeanette "Nettie" Cooper Walls
1895–1897Samuel Walls
1895–1897Bertha Walls
1895–1897George Walls
1895–1897Evelyn Walls
1895–1897Mrs. Percy J. Cooper

268 Chestnut Street

268 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955R. Pellegrino & Sons1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

271 Chestnut Street

271 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1943Joseph Guidotti & Family
1940–1943Joseph & Sophie Balducci Guidotti
1940–1943Felix Guidotti
1940–1943Lena Guiodotti
1940–1943Joseph Guidotto
1940–1943James Guidotti
1940–1943William Guidotti

273 Chestnut Street

273 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915John Boguzsesko
1915John & Mary Boguzseko
1947American Maid Bakers

281 Chestnut Street

281 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911–1912 George O. Addison

284 Chestnut Street

284 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1900sVarious residents
1954–1955 Teven Williams

288 Chestnut Street

288 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Joseph Marino

290 Chestnut Street

290 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1931William & Catherine Passio
1940s–1960sPonte's Food MarketVeterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 1959 Banquet Program Advertisement

292 Chestnut Street

292 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Guardian Industrial Supply1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

294 Chestnut Street

294 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913–1932Edward Babnew & Family

295 Chestnut Street

295 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1900sCharles S. Ayres & Family
1959Ponte's Food Market

296 Chestnut Street

296 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932William Tenerelli

298 Chestnut Street

298 Chestnut Street — 200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887Joseph Engard

License Changes In Camden.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

License Changes In Camden. - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 14, 1894 License Changes In Camden. - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 14, 1894

The Camden City Excise Board last night passed a resolution that all licenses which remained unpaid for on Monday should be revoked. Retail licenses were granted Henry Felden, 634 North Sixth street; Samuel Fenner, 625 Ferry avenue, and William F. Sands, Haddon avenue and Line street. The applications of John Ross, West and Clinton streets and Herman Meier, 825 Market street, which had been refused at a previous meeting, were reconsidered and granted. Gustav Schwoeri was granted a wholesale license at 707 Chestnut street. William Brown’s license at 400 Jasper street was transferred to James P. Croker.

Camden at a Glance

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden at a Glance - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 7, 1915

When Albert Swindell, aged 28, of 1002 Lawrence street, was refused a drink at the Palace Hotel, Broadway and Chestnut streets, Camden, last Saturday night he started in to clean up the place. Glasses and various things were broken, including a $75 fancy window. He was taken into custody on a malicious mischief charge and held for a hearing before the recorder this morning

201 & 203 Chestnut Street

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, June 8, 1933 — 201 and 203 Chestnut Street, McCormick's Express

201 & 203 Chestnut Street — McCormick’s Express ad, Camden Courier-Post, June 8, 1933.

Bell 5112 Keystone 33753
McCormick's Express
201-03 Chestnut Street
Camden, N. J.

211 Chestnut Street — Raymond Robert Curtis

211 Chestnut Street — Raymond Robert Curtis family, circa 1908

211 Chestnut Street — Raymond Robert Curtis family, circa 1908.

213 Chestnut Street — William Weaver

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1914 — 213 Chestnut Street, William Weaver

Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber

Prisoner Admits Stealing From Store in Camden When Mute Evidence Is Presented

A blue shirt from which two buttons were missing was a link in a chain of evidence which forced William Weaver, aged 28 years, of 213 Chestnut street, Camden, to admit to Detective Brothers that he robbed the store of Sidney Cohen, Tenth and Mechanic streets, and later knocked Mrs. Cohen down. Weaver was given four months in jail.

218 Chestnut Street — Elmer Gerhard

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 1915 — 218 Chestnut Street, Elmer Gerhard family

Man’s Complaint Jails Wife

At the request of Edward Gerhard, of 218 Chestnut street, his wife, Mrs. Eva Gerhard, aged 34 years, was yesterday committed to jail by Recorder Stackhouse pending an examination as to her mental condition. The man asserted he has spent over $1000 during the past eight years in providing opium for the woman and when the Harrison Anti-Narcotic law became effective and she was unable to get the drug, the husband said she took to strong drink. Her actions have been such of late that he was impressed with her lack of mental balance. A sad feature of the case was that the woman had a golden haired little girl in her arms which tried to reach from the mother, in the prisoners’ dock, to the father. Gerhard later took the child home with him.

232 Chestnut Street — Joseph J. Merrill

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, June 17, 1932 — 232 Chestnut Street, Joseph J. Merrill 232 Chestnut Street — Joseph J. Merrill family photo

Joseph J. Merrill

Funeral services will be held at 12.30 a. m. tomorrow at Macedonia A. M. E. Church for Joseph J. Merrill, 232 Chestnut street, who died Tuesday. Burial will be at Lawnside. Merrill is survived by his widow, Margaret T. Merrill.

234 Chestnut Street

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, September 14, 1904 — 234 Chestnut Street, William H. Deith

Mrs. Marietta Deith Dead

Mrs. Marietta R. Deith, wife of William H. Deith, of 234 Chestnut street, died yesterday aged 29 years. She was a member of Independence Temple, No. 17, O. of U. A. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock.

GEORGE W. STEVENSON

Camden Courier-Post —

GEORGE W. STEVENSON - Camden Courier-Post, July 23, 1941 GEORGE W. STEVENSON - Camden Courier-Post, July 23, 1941

Pennsville, July 22.—George W. Stevenson, Sr., 66, of Milford lane, Pennsville, a retired boilermaker at the New York Shipbuilding Company, died yesterday at his home following a long illness.

A former resident of Camden, Mr. Stevenson had lived in Pennsville for four years. He retired seven years ago after 34 years as a shipyard employe.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth; a son, George, Jr., of Audubon, and two daughters, Mrs. Phoebe Mulford and Mrs. Jennie Quigley, both of Pennsville. Seven grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday from the Schroeder Funeral Home, 715 Cooper street. Burial will be in New Camden Cemetery.

STEVENSON—On July 22, 1941, George W., Sr., beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth (nee Thomas) Stevenson, age 66 years.

Relatives and friends, also employes of New York Shipbuilding Corp., are invited to attend the funeral services, on Saturday, at 11 a. m., from Schroeder’s Funeral Home, 715 Cooper St., Camden, N. J. Interment at New Camden Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening.

245 & 247 Chestnut Street

245 and 247 Chestnut Street — August 14, 2011 247–257 Chestnut Street, 2013

245 & 247 Chestnut Street — August 14, 2011.

Notice of Application

Camden Courier-Post —

Notice of Application - Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1961

Take notice that Florence Frankenstein, trading as Joe’s Little Click, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 245 Chestnut St., Camden, N. J.

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

(Signed)

FLORENCE FRANKENSTEIN,
320 Cranford Road
Delaware Twp., N. J.

($9.18)

3 Bystanders Hurt By Thrown Bottles

Camden Courier-Post —

3 Bystanders Hurt By Thrown Bottles - Camden Courier-Post, December 14, 1957

Three bystanders were injured by flying bottles during a melee outside the Little Click Cafe, Locust and Chestnut sts., shortly after midnight, according to Ptl. Arthur B. Jones.

All were treated at Cooper Hospital.

Jones named the injured as Sheila B. Bird, 20, of 1114 Cresson st., and Mary C. Gibson, 23, of 209 Line st., who were treated for head injuries, and Rex J. Adams, of 208 Walnut st., who suffered cut hands when he stopped a bottle hurled in his direction.

SAVED FROM BEATING BY HIS BARTENDER

Camden Post-Telegram —

SAVED FROM BEATING BY HIS BARTENDER - Camden Post-Telegram, August 27, 1908

Saloonkeeper William Flynn, of 245 Chestnut street, was standing in front of his establishment last night talking to his mother’s first cousin whom he hadn’t seen for years, when along staggered a man with a jag on and falling against his relative keeled her over on the sidewalk. Flynn protested and the jagged one smashed him on the jaw and kept on hammering him until his bartender Harry Halsey interfered and handed the pugnacious drunk over to Policeman Joseph Palese.

The assailant of Flynn said he was a Finn named Aleck Norman and his finish in Police Court to-day was being held in $300 [?] bail by Recorder Stackhouse to answer a charge of assault and battery.

Max Weisfeld

Camden Courier-Post —

Max Weisfeld - Camden Courier-Post, June 17, 1942

Max Weisfeld, 68, a resident of Camden for more than 40 years, died yesterday at his home, 789 Chestnut street, after a long illness. Mr. Weisfeld operated a cafe at the Chestnut street address. Surviving are his widow, Rose; a sister, Mrs. B. Finkelstein; a daughter, Sara Weisfeld, and four sons, Isadore, Henry, Jacob and Maurice. Services were held today. Burial was in Crescent Park.

Airman Jailed 3 Months on Gun Charge

Camden Courier-Post —

Airman Jailed 3 Months on Gun Charge - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1957

A McGuire Air Force Base airman was sentenced to three months in jail today by Municipal Judge Marino on a charge of carrying a concealed deadly weapon.

Ptl. Anthony DeVello and James Large testified they arrested Eugene R. Clark, 22, of the 601st C. A. M. Squadron, in a taproom on Chestnut st. near 7th Saturday night after other patrons complained he was carrying a revolver. The policemen said Clark was AWOL and had a .32-calibre revolver in his pocket.

263 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, April 11, 1997 — 263 Chestnut Street

COOPER.—On April 6, 1897, Percy J., widow of James Cooper. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday afternoon, at o’clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, Captain Thomas P. Walls, 263 Chestnut street, Camden, N. J. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

265 Chestnut Street — John Hall & Family

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, November 8, 1969 — 265 Chestnut Street, John Hall family

Hall

On Nov. 5, 1969. John, beloved husband of Mary (nee Ware) of 265 Chestnut St., Camden, N.J., age 61. Also survived by 2 sons Edward and James, 1 brother, Edward, 1 grandchild, all of Camden. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Sunday 8 p.m. at the Mayo Funeral Home, 812 Kaighn Ave., Camden, where friends may call after 6 p.m. Military burial Monday, 11 a.m., New Camden Cemetery.

268 Chestnut Street — R. Pellegrino & Sons

268 Chestnut Street — R. Pellegrino and Sons, 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages

268 Chestnut Street — R. Pellegrino & Sons, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.

PELLEGRINO R & SONS INC
SCRAP IRON & METALS
SURPLUS INVENTORIES
BOUGHT FOR CASH
268 Chestnut Camden......EMerson 5-4688

Mrs. Boguszesko Not Afraid of Her Husband

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Boguszesko Not Afraid of Her Husband - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 8, 1915

Although Mrs. Mary Boguzsesko, of 273 Chestnut street, told the Recorder yesterday she was not the least bit afraid of her husband John, she had him held in bail for court on a charge of beating her.

281 Chestnut Street — George O. Addison

George O. Addison — 281 Chestnut Street, 1911–1912.

290 Chestnut Street

1931 — William & Catherine Passio — “2 Wives Give Same Block Duplicate Murder Scares.”

292 Chestnut Street — Guardian Industrial Supply

292 Chestnut Street — Guardian Industrial Supply, 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages

292 Chestnut Street — Guardian Industrial Supply, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.

Couplings—Flexible
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO
292 Chestnut Cam ........... EMersn 5-0850
SIER-BATH FLEXIBLE GEAR COUPLINGS—
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO
292 Chestnut Cam. EMersn 5-0850

294 Chestnut Street

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, December 21, 1932 — 294 Chestnut Street, Edward Babnew

Recluse Kills Self After Worry Over Age and Infirmities

Daughter Discovers Body; Lived Alone 35 Years After Wife Died

Wanted to Die There

Apparently despondent because of his age and infirmities, Edward Babnew, 73, committed suicide by inhaling gas in the bedroom of his home at 294 Chestnut street. He had been dead several days when his body was discovered last night, Benjamin R. Denny said.

295 Chestnut Street — Ponte's Food Market

295 Chestnut Street — Ponte's Food Market, 1959

295 Chestnut Street — Ponte’s Food Market, 1959.

COMPLIMENTS OF
PONTE'S FOOD MARKET
Meats and Groceries
295 Chestnut Street Camden, N. J.

Stole His Brooms.

Camden Post-Telegram —

Stole His Brooms. - Camden Post-Telegram, March 21, 1893

Grocer C. D. Ayres, of Third and Chestnut streets, had a dozen brooms stolen this morning. Mr. Ayres arrived at the door in time to see the thief disappear around the corner.

296 Chestnut Street

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, June 10, 1932 — 296 Chestnut Street, William Tenerelli

Mickey Blair Freed as Uncle Posts Bail

Mays Landing, June 9.—Mickey Blair, Camden boxer, today was released from the Atlantic county jail when his uncle, William Tenerelli, 296 Chestnut street, Camden, posted $5000 bail to assure his appearance before the grand jury on holdup charges. Blair’s two pals were unable to raise security.

Edward Martino, Camden lawyer, was granted an application for bail by Judge William H. Stanger yesterday.

Blair, whose real name is Michael Tenerelli; Thomas Bonalli and Charles Parisi have been detained without bail since their arrest on charges of holding up Mrs. Barbara Lehman in a rear room of her cigar store at 1209 Arctic avenue, May 28.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 3rd Street

300 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–1947.

301 Chestnut Street

301 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1931–1932Frank Manfrieda — bar

302 Chestnut Street

302 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1912John S. Heard & Family

305 Chestnut Street

305 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878Lewis F. Holl

317 Chestnut Street

317 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1879James Kennedy
1879–1885Lewis F. Holl

322 Chestnut Street

322 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914–1916 George O. Addison
1887–1888George W. Shields

325 Chestnut Street

325 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1904Nathan Simpson

329 Chestnut Street

329 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1900sPeter B. Carter

330 Chestnut Street

330 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909–1910Theodore Allen

332 Chestnut Street

332 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885–1887Cornelius M. Brown
1903–1917James Carey & Family
1903–1917James & Mary Carey
1903–1917Morton Carey (son)
1903–1917Elizabeth Carey (daughter-in-law)
1903–1917Howard Carey (grandson)
1903–1917Philip Carey (father)

333 Chestnut Street

333 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Thelmer White

334 Chestnut Street

334 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938John Spagnolo & Family

335 Chestnut Street

335 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Joseph Manfredi

337 Chestnut Street

337 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924John J. Graham & Family
1924clair h. "red" Graham

341 Chestnut Street

341 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897Joseph Kronenwhther

342 Chestnut Street

342 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1913Mrs. Susie Martin

345 Chestnut Street

345 Chestnut Street — 300 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Thomas Hines
1910Philadelphia Inquirer

302 Chestnut Street — John S. Heard

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, December 23, 1912 — 302 Chestnut Street, John S. Heard

Camden News Notes

Many old residents yesterday attended the funeral of John S. Heard, 81 years old, which took place from his home at 302 Chestnut street. Interment was made in New Camden Cemetery. Mr. Heard was father of Andrew Heard, a well-known Atlantic City life guard, who died last winter.

310 Chestnut Street

310 Chestnut Street

310 Chestnut Street.

325 Chestnut Street

Camden Post-Telegram —

Camden Post-Telegram, September 12, 1904 — 325 Chestnut Street

Fellow Workmen Found Shipyard Watchman Dead

Nathan Simpson, a watchman at the John H. Dialogue & Son ship yard, at Front and Mechanic streets, was found dead in an outhouse this morning.

Simpson was missing from his usual place when the works were opened this morning and a search was instituted, which resulted in finding him sitting in an upright position dead.

Coroner Litchfield was notified and gave a certificate of death from apoplexy.

Simpson was 60 years old and lived at 325 Chestnut street.

At 99 Dies From Pneumonia

Camden newspaper —

At 99 Dies From Pneumonia - Camden newspaper, January 6, 1916

After surviving two operations of a serious character, Philip Carey, within a year of being a centenarian, died yesterday from pneumonia at his home, at 332 Chestnut street, Camden. Carey was for many years captain of an oyster pungie.

333 Chestnut Street — Thelmer White

1933 — Thelmer White, 333 Chestnut Street.

334 Chestnut Street — John Spagnolo

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, February 1938 — 334 Chestnut Street, John Spagnolo

Horse Injured

A horse was cut about the nose and legs last night when struck by an automobile at Mt. Ephraim avenue and Morton street by an automobile.

John Spagnolo, 38, of 334 Chestnut street, driver of the horse, escaped injury. He told police he turned the horse into Morton street when the car driven by Walter Jackele, 1333 North Seventeenth street, Philadelphia, struck it.

341 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, January 10, 1997 — 341 Chestnut Street

Charged with beating his wife, Joseph Kronenwether, of 341 Chestnut street, was held in bail yesterday. Later his wife appeared before Justice Kauffman, and said her husband had hit her in the head with his dinner kettle. Kronenwether was then placed under $500 additional bail to keep the peace.

345 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, November 24, 2010 — 345 Chestnut Street

A sudden jolt of the train causing him to lose his balance while riding on the top of a loaded coal car, Thomas Hines, an Atlantic City Railroad train brakeman, plunged to his death under the wheels in the yard of the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden. Hines was 23 years of age, lived at 445 Chestnut street, Camden, and is survived by a wife and two children.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 4th Street — Cotton Club

The Cotton Club was located at 1102–04 South 4th Street at the corner of Chestnut Street.

400 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–2011.

408–414 Chestnut Street

408–414 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955Ramode Awnings

411 Chestnut Street

411 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Henry Hunt
1920s–1930sDaniel A. Gottlieb

413 Chestnut Street

413 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880s–1900sAdam Schlorer
— John A. Schlorer
1952Dorothy Hambleton
1952Dorothy V. Hambleton

415 Chestnut Street

415 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880s–1907Edward Schlorer
1933Frank Spinogatti

416–420 Chestnut Street

416–420 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955G.E. Lopez Co.

417 Chestnut Street

417 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935John Ciccarelli

419 Chestnut Street

419 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928Robert Bradshaw
1930sSamuel Goldstein & Sons
1928 Morris Goldstein

421–423 Chestnut Street

421–423 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880s–1900sEdward Schlorer; Frank Spinogatti

422 Chestnut Street

422 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Robert Milne

425-427 Chestnut Street

425-427 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1906Gone
2011Gone
1930s–1960sChestnut Coal and Fuel Oil Co. — Antonio DiBartolomeo Sr.Veterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 1961 Banquet Program Ad

428 Chestnut Street

428 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

430 Chestnut Street

430 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

431 Chestnut Street

431 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950William B. Reeves
2011Gone

432 Chestnut Street

432 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone
1920Mrs. Viola Spiegle

433 Chestnut Street

433 Chestnut Street — 400 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1914George Budd Jr. & Family
1910–1914George Budd Jr
2011Gone

415 Chestnut Street

415 Chestnut Street, 1950.

408–414 Chestnut Street — Ramode Awnings

408–414 Chestnut Street — Ramode Awnings, 1955.

416–420 Chestnut Street — G.E. Lopez Co.

416–420 Chestnut Street — G.E. Lopez Co., 1955

416–420 Chestnut Street — G.E. Lopez Co., 1955.

neon signs
maintenance
installations
removals
alterations
painting
service
repairs
cold-cathode lighting
O·E· LOPEZ CO • 416-420 chestnut st., camden (3) n. j.
SIGNS design & manufacture
WOodlawn 4-7961 WOodlawn 4-2300

432–434 Chestnut Street — Demolition, March 2012

432–434 Chestnut Street — demolition, March 2012

432–434 Chestnut Street — demolition, March 2012.

GEORGE BUDD, JR.

Camden Courier-Post —

GEORGE BUDD, JR. - Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1938

The funeral of George Budd, Jr., 61, of 1709 Woodlynne avenue, Woodlynne, who was killed by an automobile Friday, will be held at 2 p. m. tomororw [sic] at the home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Budd made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Bender. Another survivor is a daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Wood, of Camden. Mr. Budd lived in Camden 40 years and in Woodlynne for 20 years. He was a former Woodlynne policeman. Services will be conducted tomorrow by Rev. Culbert G. Rutenber, pastor of Linden Baptist Church.

500 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–1975.

501–503 Chestnut Street

501–503 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1953Charles F. Denof

506 Chestnut Street

506 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911–1918Godfrey Spaeth
1911–1918Godfrey & Bertha Spaeth
1911–1918Helena Spaeth
1911–1918Walter Spaeth
1923Mrs. Sarah Hoffman
1929–1930Simon Sosenko & Family — Jay Jerome Sosenko
1929–1953Sixth Ward Republican Club — Chester J. Andrus

507 Chestnut Street

507 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1904Howard Christman
1910sAlbert Shaw
1920sDr. Rowland Haines

510–516 Chestnut Street

510–516 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911Godfrey F. Spaeth — sheet metal
1940s–1969Camden Roofers Supplies

511 Chestnut Street

511 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888–1893Oliver S. Guthrie & Family
1888–1893Oliver S. & Matilda Guthrie
1888–1893 Oliver S. Guthrie Jr.
1888–1893 Theodore Guthrie
1888–1893Mary D. Guthrie
1888–1893Frank F. Guthrie
1888–1893Samuel F.B. Guthrie

512 Chestnut Street

512 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885–1887Oliver S. Guthrie
1885–1887Oliver S. & Matilda Guthrie
1885–1887 Oliver S. Guthrie Jr.
1885–1887 Theodore Guthrie
1885–1887Mary D. Guthrie
1885–1887Frank F. Guthrie
1885–1887Samuel F.B. Guthrie
1888–1894William Deno
1903–1910Godfrey Spaeth
1903–1910Godfrey & Bertha Spaeth
1903–1910Helena Spaeth
1903–1910Walter Spaeth

513 Chestnut Street

513 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930sGeorge C. Wade
1930sGeorge C. & Adelaide Wade
1930s George B. Wade III
1934Lionel J. Crevier — bar
July 1934–1975Chestnut Grill

551 Chestnut Street

551 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940–1941Joseph Klein
1947Henry Klein — umbrella repair

553 Chestnut Street

553 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Wilhelmina Bornheimer

555 Chestnut Street

555 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1950sSecond Police District Headquarters

562 Chestnut Street

562 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Eli Kogan — tailor

563 Chestnut Street

563 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1922John McCaffery — City of Camden
1922John McCaffery
1922City of Camden
1931Butcher-Young Post VFW
1947Veterans Hall Post 1297
1947Veterans of Foreign Wars
—Veterans of Foreign Wars

564 Chestnut Street

564 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Roxy Colantuono

567 Chestnut Street

567 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Denbo's Furniture
2011Gone

569 Chestnut Street

569 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Vacant Store
1965Denbo's Furniture
1965Denbo's Furniture Store

570 Chestnut Street

570 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929–1959Theodore F. Guthrie & Family
—Frank F. Guthrie (brother)
—Samuel F.B. Guthrie (brother)

572 Chestnut Street

572 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1914William Heineman
1920sWilliam H. Green
1947Thomas Bearn

574 Chestnut Street

574 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Richard J. Richardson
1920sHerbert Richardson

576 Chestnut Street

576 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900sBenjamin Baker & Family
1936Solomon Cohen
1936–1960sFrank Crawford
1947GONE

578 Chestnut Street

578 Chestnut Street — 500 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890–1917Bertha Van Horn
1938Mrs. Maria Monroe

512 Chestnut Street

512 Chestnut Street.

513 Chestnut Street — Chestnut Grill

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, May 29, 1969 — 513 Chestnut Street, Chestnut Grill

Notice of Application

Take notice that Mary E. Liebert trading as Chestnut Grill has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden, for a Plenary Retail Consumption license for premises situated at 513 Chestnut Street, Camden, NJ 08103.

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

(Signed) MARY E. LIEBERT, 513 Chestnut Street, Camden, NJ 08103.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Broadway — Fire, January 14, 1964

A fire at Broadway and Chestnut Street on January 14, 1964 destroyed the Walmart Clothing store. Leonard Iannelli died in the blaze.

553 & 555 Chestnut Street

553 and 555 Chestnut Street

553 & 555 Chestnut Street.

555 Chestnut Street — Second Police District Headquarters

555 Chestnut Street — Second Police District Headquarters, 1890s–1950s

555 Chestnut Street — Second Police District Headquarters, 1890s–1950s.

Death Notice of Myrtle A. Burns

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Death Notice of Myrtle A. Burns - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 4, 1895

BURNS.—On June 1, 1895, Myrtle A., only child of William A. and Emma A. Burns, aged 11 months and 14 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, from the residence of her grandparents, No. 563 Chestnut street, Camden, N. J. Interment private.

The action of the Fire Committee was confirmed in making these appointments: George Smith, First ward, to take the place of James McDade, deceased; Elwood P. Martz, First ward, to take the place of Howard Lambdon, resigned, and William School, Second ward, to take the place of George Quimby, resigned. Elmer Burkett was appointed engineer, and John Plum, stoker of No. 6 Company.

Camden Post-Telegram —

The action of the Fire Committee was confirmed in making these appointments: George Smith, First ward, to take the place of James McDade, deceased; Elwood P. Martz, First ward, to take the place of Howard Lambdon, resigned, and William School, Second ward, to take the place of George Quimby, resigned. Elmer Burkett was appointed engineer, and John Plum, stoker of No. 6 Company. - Camden Post-Telegram, July 28, 1922

By resolution of Mr. Bowen it was decided to purchase from John McCaffrey the premises at 563 Chestnut street for $4,000. Mr. Bowen explained that a city stable will be built there to look after the horses of the traffic officers of the Police Department, they now being scattered in various places about the city.

565 Chestnut Street

565 Chestnut Street, 1947

565 Chestnut Street, 1947.

569 Chestnut Street — Denbo's Furniture

569 Chestnut Street — Denbo's Furniture, 1965

569 Chestnut Street — Denbo’s Furniture, 1965.

FURNITURE, USED
BOUGHT & SOLD
Denbo's, 6th & Chestnut. EM 5-3086.

570 Chestnut Street — Theodore F. Guthrie & Family

570 Chestnut Street — Theodore F. Guthrie & Family, 1929–1959.

5 Camden Police Granted Pensions

Camden Courier-Post —

Four head-and-shoulders portraits, three in police caps or a hat, printed with the article 5 Camden Police Granted Pensions - Camden Courier-Post, December 20, 1932

Laib, Kay, Guthrie, Smith and Till to Be Retired Next Month

Petitions for pensions were granted yesterday to five members of the Camden police department.

The retiring men are: Lieutenant Charles Laib, in charge of the traffic bureau; Sergeant Charles J. “Jeff”. Kay, City Detectives Theodore “Dory” Guthrie and Howard Smith, and Patrolman J. Oscar Till.

The retirements are to become effective Jan. 1, it was announced after a special meeting of the pension committee in city hall. Mrs. Louise F. Walsh, secretary of the board, presented the five applications.

Eventual retirement of Lieut. Laib has been rumored in the department for several months, but it was not until recently that the report was regarded seriously. It is understood that his associates as late as yesterday had requested him to remain on duty. He is recognized as one of the most competent officers in the department. Failing health, however, is said to have prompted the pension committee to approve his application.

Successor Not Named

No announcement as to Lieut. Laib’s successor was made by Acting Chief John W. Golden.

Lieutenant Laib was appointed to the police force January 12, 1912, by former Mayor Charles H. Ellis. He was promoted to sergeant in 1916 and became a lieutenant in 1929. He has been in charge of the traffic department for a year, succeeding Captain Charles L. Humes, who has been named inspector of personnel.

Laib is but 51 years of age and is one of the youngest men in the department to apply for pension. If his pension is approved he will receive a monthly salary of $102.08. His home is with his wife at 76 South Twenty-fourth street.

For many years, Laib has been conducting a “one-man” relief organization and is recognized by charitable organizations throughout the city for his generosity among the destitute.

Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, he personally collects funds for dinners for the children of the Sheltering Arms Home, Seventeenth street and River avenue, and has also been responsible for the home getting a daily supply of bread from a Camden bakery for several years.

Kay Served 38 Years

Sergeant Kay is a veteran member of the police department and has been an officer for 38 years. He is 72 and lives at 606 North Fourth street. He will receive $90.65 monthly. He has been on the sick list for several months, recovering from injuries received in an accident.

Detective Smith is 58 and lives at 933 Penn street. For several years he was loaned to the county as a detective and helped in solving a number of Camden county murders. He was recently returned to the police department and Detective Fiore Troncone turned over to the county in his place. He will receive $90.65 a month. He was appointed March 20, 1906.

Detective Guthrie served 19 years as a policeman and two as a fireman. He resides at 570 Chestnut street. He will receive $92.50 per month, the additional $2 being added because he will not have the usual two per cent deducted for the pension fund.

Patrolman Till, who is 56, resides at 1002 North Twenty-fifth street. He served 25 years as a policeman and two and one-half years as a fireman. He is attached to the Second district. Till will receive $83.60 monthly.

The members of the pension committee who passed on the applications is headed by Mayor Roy R. Stewart and includes, Newton W. Ash, fire department representative; William Michalk [sic], police department representative; John J. Robinson, citizen member, and Mrs. Walsh.

600 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1870s–1947.

600 Chestnut Street

600 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Simon Ruttenberg
2011Gone

601 Chestnut Street

601 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887William O. Castor
1891Josiah Jones

602-1/2 Chestnut Street

602-1/2 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

603 Chestnut Street

603 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone
1906Thomas McLaughlin

604 Chestnut Street

604 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890sLewis H. Stehr Jr.
2011Vacant

605 Chestnut Street

605 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

606 Chestnut Street

606 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955Camden Rag & Paper Company1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

607 Chestnut Street

607 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Sixth Ward Colored Democratic Club
2011Gone

608 Chestnut Street

608 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

609 Chestnut Street

609 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

610 Chestnut Street

610 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

612 Chestnut Street

612 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

613 Chestnut Street

613 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Mrs. Anna M. Simmons

613–615 Chestnut Street

613–615 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Anna M. Simmons

614 Chestnut Street

614 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Anna Fussel
1947Gone

616 Chestnut Street

616 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

618–620 Chestnut Street

618–620 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1930sS. Yaffa Sons — scrapyard; Samuel Yaffa

621 Chestnut Street

621 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1930Lewis H. Stehr Jr.
2011Gone

622 Chestnut Street

622 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

623 Chestnut Street

623 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935George E. Monroe
2011Gone

624 Chestnut Street

624 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

625 Chestnut Street

625 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

626 Chestnut Street

626 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1880sWilliam D. Sayrs Jr.
2011Gone

627 Chestnut Street

627 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897Samuel Wise
1929–1947Perry Honey & Family
1929–1947Perry & Annie Honey
1929–1947Ida Honey
1929–1947Fred Honey
1929–1947Harvey Honey
1929–1947Mary Honey
1929–1947Grace Honey
1929–1947Albert Honey
1929–1947Alice Honey
1929–1947Annie Honey
1929–1947Lester E. Honey
1929–1947Florence Honey
2011Gone

628 Chestnut Street

628 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Gone
2011Gone

628–630 Chestnut Street

628–630 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1882Smith Moore

629 Chestnut Street

629 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

630 Chestnut Street

630 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

631 Chestnut Street

631 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

632 Chestnut Street

632 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

633 Chestnut Street

633 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

634 Chestnut Street

634 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

636 Chestnut Street

636 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1902–1903William Martin & Family
1902–1903William & Effie Martin
1929Vacant
2011Gone

638 Chestnut Street

638 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

639 Chestnut Street

639 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

640 Chestnut Street

640 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

641 Chestnut Street

641 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

642 Chestnut Street

642 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

644 Chestnut Street

644 Chestnut Street — 600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

Mistook Liquid for Eye Lotion

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mistook Liquid for Eye Lotion - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 14, 1914

Mistaking another liquid for an eye lotion resulted in Simon Buttenberg, aged 32 years, of 600 Chestnut street, going to Cooper Hospital nearly blinded.

Grade Crossing Victims

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Grade Crossing Victims - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 24, 1891

The News of New Jersey.

Two Young Men Killed on the West Jersey Railroad in Camden.

The deadly grade crossing scored two more victims in Camden last night. While driving across the West Jersey Railroad tracks at Vanhook street, Albert Beck, 25 years old, and George S. Jordon, three years younger, were struck by the Bridgeton accommodation train, which leaves the Federal street depot at 5.10. Beck was thrown under the engine and horribly mangled, death being instantaneous. His body was found 65 feet from the crossing and blood and pieces of flesh were strewn along the track for that distance. Jordon was thrown some distance and his neck was broken. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital, but died a few minutes after being placed on the operating table. The carriage was wrecked, but the horse escaped uninjured. Both bodies were taken to the Camden Morgue and Coroner Jefferis will hold an inquest.

The young men hired the team at 3 o’clock from Liveryman William S. Avis, of Sixth and Mount Vernon streets. They said they were going to Gloucester and were probably on their way home when killed. It is reported that they were both under the influence of liquor.

Beck was a baker and boarded with Josiah Jones, at Sixth and Chestnut streets. Jordon resided at 1051 Diamond street and was a teamster.

There are no safety gates at the crossing where the accident occurred.

602 Chestnut Street — 2011

602 Chestnut Street, 2011.

606 Chestnut Street — Camden Rag & Paper Company

606 Chestnut Street — Camden Rag and Paper Company, 1955

606 Chestnut Street — Camden Rag & Paper Company, 1955.

CAMDEN RAG & PAPER CO
Our Trucks Will Call for Your Paper Stock, Rags, Scrap Metal and Iron
606 Chestnut Camden......EMerson 5-0744

Samuel Yeffa reported his home, 613 Chestnut street, was entered through an unlocked front window and $80 was taken from a pocketbook on the dining room table.

Camden Courier-Post —

Samuel Yeffa reported his home, 613 Chestnut street, was entered through an unlocked front window and $80 was taken from a pocketbook on the dining room table. - Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1938

Samuel Yeffa reported his home, 613 Chestnut street, was entered through an unlocked front window and $80 was taken from a pocketbook on the dining room table.

William Martin Hurt by Falling Ice Tongs

Philadelphia Inquirer —

William Martin Hurt by Falling Ice Tongs - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 26, 1902

William Martin, 29 years old, of 636 Chestnut street, had the fleshy part of both legs badly lacerated yesterday by a pair of ice tongs falling from a shelf while he was stooping over. He was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 7th Street

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 7th Street — Schwoeri’s businesses, 703–705 Chestnut Street, built 1898.

700 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–2006.

700 Chestnut Street

700 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1991Eddy's LiquorsAdvertisement
2003Eddie's Liquors — Eddy Azcona

701 Chestnut Street

701 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1955–1961Jacob Denbo & Son
1961Jacob Denbo & SonVeterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 1961 Banquet Program Ad
1955 Robert Lowber 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

702 Chestnut Street

702 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1911Martin A. Belton
1910–1911Martin A. & Madeline Belton
1910–1911William Belton
1910–1911Madeline M. Belton

703–705 Chestnut Street

703–705 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898–1906Gustav Schwoeri Sr. — building erected 1898

704 Chestnut Street

704 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940sRalph Francis Adams — served in World War II

705 Chestnut Street

705 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1885–1887Daniel F. Hurley — saloon

707 Chestnut Street

707 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Gustav Schwoeri Sr. — brewery

709 Chestnut Street

709 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1900sJacob Silver

719 Chestnut Street

719 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1893Frank Jones

720–722 Chestnut Street

720–722 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1868–2006Union American Methodist Church

724 Chestnut Street

724 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915James Reese & Family
1915James Reese

725 Chestnut Street

725 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920sSamuel Yaffa
1938Thomas Bentley
1938Thomas & Castina Braxton Bentley

727 Chestnut Street

727 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1901Thomas Briscoe

729 Chestnut Street

729 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884Robert S. Miller
1884Robert & ANnie Miller
1884Robert Miller
1884Annie Miller
1884William Miller
1893Francis Crossley
1939–1959Rev. Robert B. Frazier — Frazier's Beauty Shop

730 Chestnut Street

730 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1996Diplomat Arms Apartments — destroyed by fire 1996

732–733 Chestnut Street

732–733 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878William Deno

734 Chestnut Street

734 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Zeke Benson
1900s–1928James H. Young & Family
1900Zeke Benson & Cora Pinken
1920–1931Alfred J. Fisher
1920–1931Alfred J. & Sarah Fisher

736 Chestnut Street

736 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1856Mrs. Mary Colding — Baptist Church founding member
1880–1913Philip T. Colding & Family
1947Mrs. Julia P. Parham

737 Chestnut Street

737 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1887John Clarkin
1878–1887John & Jane Clarkin
1878–1887William Clarkin
1947Ware's Confectionary
1951Julius Snyder

738–739 Chestnut Street

738–739 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Gus Davis — Roy Thomas; Mrs. Estella Raynor

740 Chestnut Street

740 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1911–2011John G. Whittier School

741 Chestnut Street

741 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947James B. Miller
1952William Armstead Bowers
1952William Armstead & Helen Clark Bowers
1952Ronald Nelson Bowers
1952Vivian Bowers
1952Camden High School

743–745 Chestnut Street

743–745 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1926–1960sFranklin T. Walker — funeral director

745 Chestnut Street

745 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1892–1893William Ripley
1947Madison Morton

751–753 Chestnut Street

751–753 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880s–1940sNaden's Furniture Warehouse; Knights of Pythias Hall

758 Chestnut Street

758 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1903George H. Purnell

759 Chestnut Street

759 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905Herbert Hibbs
1928William C. Clark

761 Chestnut Street

761 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912Jamees J. Richardson & Family
1938 Mary Carter

763 Chestnut Street

763 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933John Casto

765 Chestnut Street

765 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917–1918Private Henry Grier — served in World War I

767 Chestnut Street

767 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914Samuel Fields — Maggie Green
1914Samuel Fields
1914Maggie Green
1975James Green

775 Chestnut Street

775 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1951Samuel Mitchell

789 Chestnut Street

789 Chestnut Street — 700 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887Philip Barr
1920s–1970sWeisfeld's Cafe — Max & Jack Weisfeld; Krystal Lounge

Daniel Hurley Held for Cruelty

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Daniel Hurley Held for Cruelty - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1885

Daniel Hurley, a saloon keeper, at Seventh and Chestnut streets, has been held for trial at court charged with cruel treatment toward his wife and mother-in-law.

705 Chestnut Street — Daniel F. Hurley Saloon

705 Chestnut Street — Daniel F. Hurley saloon, 1885–1887.

Boy May Lose Sight of Eye

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Boy May Lose Sight of Eye - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 7, 1900

Frank Jones, aged 6 years, of 719 Chestnut street, may lose the sight of an eye through a quarrel with a chum, who jabbed him in the left eye with a pointed stick.

Two Attacked by Dogs

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Two Attacked by Dogs - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 21, 1915

Vicious dogs sent two Camdenites to the Homeopathic Hospital, in Camden, yesterday for treatment. James Reese, aged 32 years, of 724 Chestnut street, was attacked while walking along the street. The dog bit him in the thigh and in his efforts to beat the canine off, Reese’s hand was torn. Samuel Hartman, aged 45 years, of Haddon Heights, was attacked on Haddon avenue. One of his hands was badly lacerated.

Thomas Briscoe’s Foot Injured

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Thomas Briscoe’s Foot Injured - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 11, 1901

Thomas Briscoe, aged 22 years, of 727 Chestnut street, while at work at Seventh and Walnut streets, yesterday, had his right foot badly [cut off at the crop edge]

Burglars Chloroform Crossley Household

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Burglars Chloroform Crossley Household - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 29, 1893

Burglars entered the residence of Francis Crossley, 729 Chestnut street, Camden, and after chloroforming the inmates proceeded to ransack the house. They secured about $10 and several valuables.

729 Chestnut Street — Rev. Robert B. Frazier

729 Chestnut Street — Rev. Robert B. Frazier, 1939–1959.

730 Chestnut Street — Diplomat Arms Apartments Fire, 1996

730 Chestnut Street — Diplomat Arms Apartments, destroyed by fire 1996.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Fisher, of 734 Chestnut stret [sic], have returned home after spending ten days at Milton, Del., with relatives and friends.

Camden Post-Telegram —

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Fisher, of 734 Chestnut stret [sic], have returned home after spending ten days at Milton, Del., with relatives and friends. - Camden Post-Telegram, September 10, 1921

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Fisher, of 734 Chestnut stret [sic], have returned home after spending ten days at Milton, Del., with relatives and friends.

‘Squire Colding yesterday committed Andrew Rendell to the County Jail, in default of bail, on the charge of stealing chickens from William Perogon, of the Seventh ward.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

‘Squire Colding yesterday committed Andrew Rendell to the County Jail, in default of bail, on the charge of stealing chickens from William Perogon, of the Seventh ward. - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 14, 1887

‘Squire Colding yesterday committed Andrew Rendell to the County Jail, in default of bail, on the charge of stealing chickens from William Perogon, of the Seventh ward.

740 Chestnut Street — John G. Whittier School

John G. Whittier School, 740 Chestnut Street — November 2003

John G. Whittier School, 740 Chestnut Street, 1911–2011. Photo taken November 2003.

741 Chestnut Street — William Armstead Bowers

741 Chestnut Street — William Armstead Bowers, 1952

741 Chestnut Street — William Armstead Bowers, 1952.

743–745 Chestnut Street — Franklin T. Walker Funeral Director

743–745 Chestnut Street — Franklin T. Walker, funeral director, 1926–1960s.

Policeman George H. Purnell Dead

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Policeman George H. Purnell Dead - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1, 1903

•• Policeman George H. Purnell, of 758 Chestnut street, died yesterday from a combination of grip and asthma. He was a member of the colored Masons and other secret societies.

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Richardson

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Richardson - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 23, 1912

•• The funeral of Mrs. Mary Richardson, 28 years old, of 761 Chestnut street, took place yesterday, services being held at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment was made at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Found Dead in Room

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Found Dead in Room - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 23, 1914

With gas flowing from a jet, Samuel Fields, a negro, aged 34 years, of 767 Chestnut street, Camden, was found lying dead on a couch last night by Maggie Green, with whom he boarded. The man had been dead for several hours, and Coroner Bushey was unable to determine whether he had deliberately ended his life or accidentally turned on the gas.

ON A THREE-WEEK trip to Florida are the Misses Mildred and Altanese Mitchell, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mitchell of 775 Chestnut street. Mildred, a skating enthusiast, and her sister, who is a soloist in the Young Peoples’ choir of Zion Baptist Church, are visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lane, in Orlando.

Camden Courier-Post —

ON A THREE-WEEK trip to Florida are the Misses Mildred and Altanese Mitchell, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mitchell of 775 Chestnut street. Mildred, a skating enthusiast, and her sister, who is a soloist in the Young Peoples’ choir of Zion Baptist Church, are visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lane, in Orlando. - Camden Courier-Post, September 26, 1951

ON A THREE-WEEK trip to Florida are the Misses Mildred and Altanese Mitchell, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mitchell of 775 Chestnut street. Mildred, a skating enthusiast, and her sister, who is a soloist in the Young Peoples’ choir of Zion Baptist Church, are visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lane, in Orlando.

779–787 Chestnut Street — 2011

779–787 Chestnut Street — August 2011.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 8th Street — Auto Gunmen, 1931

A 1931 newspaper article described an auto gunmen incident at 8th & Chestnut Streets.

Intersection of Chestnut Street and South 8th Street — June 2003 Northeast corner of Chestnut Street and South 8th Street — August 24, 2011

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 8th Street. June 2003 and August 2011.

Mayor Orders Cops to Drive All Gangsters From Camden

Camden Courier-Post —

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

Stewart Aroused as Bullet Narrowly Misses Small Girl

TWO SHOOTINGS BRING EDICT FOR BIG ROUNDUP

Police Without Clues in Mysterious Affrays Here Yesterday

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

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

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

Issues Statement

His statement follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

No Clues Obtained

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assailant Escapes

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

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

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

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

800 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1876–1959.

800–804 Chestnut Street

800–804 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888–1950sAdam Schlorer Abbatoir

806 Chestnut Street

806 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1919Eugene Zaiss — bakery1919 Banquet Program Ad
1947Alter Grocery
2003Gone

807 Chestnut Street

807 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1950s–1990sHood's Auto Repair1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

816 Chestnut Street

816 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890–1931Charles Henry Peters & Family
1890–1931Charles Henry & Hannah Sage Peters
1890–1931Charles H. "Harry" Peters Jr.

817 Chestnut Street

817 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1922–1923Rudolph S. Ayres

820 Chestnut Street

820 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1901–1905Harry M. Chambers & Family
1901–1905Harry M. & Clara E. Price Chambers
1901–1905Harry H.B. Chambers
1901–1905Clara May Chambers
1901–1905Harriet M. Chambers

821 Chestnut Street

821 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Josiah Sage
1900Josiah & Rose Sage
1900Kate Sage
1900William Sage
1900Jesse Sage
1900Howard Sage
1900Russell Sage

822 Chestnut Street

822 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888Charles Henry Peters
1888Charles Henry & Hannah Peters
1888Charles H. "Harry" Peters Jr.

823 Chestnut Street

823 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1876–1877Mrs. Margaret Brothers
1876–1877William & Mary Brothers
1876–1877James Brothers
1876–1877Thomas Brothers
1876–1877 John Brothers
1878–1883Charles Henry Peters
1878–1883Charles Henry & Hannah Peters
1878–1883Charles H. "Harry" Peters Jr.

824 Chestnut Street

824 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1931 Regina Boskowski
1950Fletcher McBurrow

828–830 Chestnut Street

828–830 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1959Chestnut Cafe — Mrs. Tillie Baldyga

829 Chestnut Street

829 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884–1885Charles Henry Peters
1884–1885Charles Henry & Hannah Peters
1884–1885Charles H. "Harry" Peters Jr.

833 Chestnut Street

833 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895–1896Thomas Mullane — saloon
1900s–1910sGeorge Henry Stout & Family
1947Charles C. Mayo

836 Chestnut Street

836 Chestnut Street — 800 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928Edith Hope

800–804 Chestnut Street — Adam Schlorer Abbatoir

800–804 Chestnut Street — Adam Schlorer Abbatoir, 1888–1950s

800–804 Chestnut Street — Adam Schlorer Abbatoir, 1888–1950s.

806 Chestnut Street

806 Chestnut Street — Eugene Zaiss bakery, 1919

806 Chestnut Street — Eugene Zaiss bakery, 1919; Alter Grocery, 1947.

Bell 977 W
EUGENE ZAISS
Bakery
806 Chestnut St., Camden

807 Chestnut Street — Hood's Auto Repair

807 Chestnut Street — Hood’s Auto Repair, 1950s–1990s.

Deaths in the Home of Murderers’ Guard

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Deaths in the Home of Murderers’ Guard - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 6, 1907 Deaths in the Home of Murderers’ Guard - Philadelphia Inquirer, October 6, 1907

Son and Mother-in-Law of Constable Charles Peters Expired in Camden Within a Week

Death has visited the home of Constable Charles H. Peters, 816 Chestnut street, Camden, twice within the present week. On Sunday his son, Harry Peters, died from the effects of exposure resulting from his experience while a soldier in the Philippines. Yesterday Mrs. Mary Sage, a nonogenarian and the mother-in-law of Constable Peters, passed away. While she had been ailing, her death was hastened by that of her grandson, of whom she was very fond.

A peculiar feature in connection with the deaths is that Constable Peters is one of the death watches assigned by Sheriff Somers to look after Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey, the negroes who are awaiting electrocution for the murder of Mrs. Frances Horner.

County District Court Abolished

Philadelphia Inquirer —

County District Court Abolished - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 1922

After being a judge for three weeks, James V. McAdams yesterday placed “ex” to his title. Abolished by the Legislature, the County District Court, over which Judge McAdams presided for a brief time, passed out of existence at noon yesterday.

McAdams was appointed to succeed Judge Rudolph S. Ayres, who was advanced to the City District Court. The latter tribunal will take over the business of the county court. Chief Clerk Joseph McHenry, of the defunct court, likely will be made an assistant clerk in the city court.

821–823 Chestnut Street — Fire, June 6, 2011

821–823 Chestnut Street — fire June 6, 2011, photo by Ted Aurig

821–823 Chestnut Street — destroyed by fire June 6, 2011. Photo by Ted Aurig, taken from Louis Street and Chestnut Street.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Camden Courier-Post —

NOTICE OF APPLICATION - Camden Courier-Post, June 20, 1959

Take notice that Tillie Badyna trading as Chestnut Cafe, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 828-830 Chestnut St., Camden, N. J.

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

(Signed) TILLIE BADYNA, 830 Chestnut Street, Camden, N. J. ($8.10)

Ex-Policeman Thomas Mullane, who was found nearly asphyxiated in a room over his saloon at Ninth and Chestnut streets on Wednesday evening, is now pronounced out of danger.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Ex-Policeman Thomas Mullane, who was found nearly asphyxiated in a room over his saloon at Ninth and Chestnut streets on Wednesday evening, is now pronounced out of danger. - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 19, 1896

Ex-Policeman Thomas Mullane, who was found nearly asphyxiated in a room over his saloon at Ninth and Chestnut streets on Wednesday evening, is now pronounced out of danger.

3 HELD AS SHOPLIFTERS TO BE ARRAIGNED TODAY

Camden Courier-Post —

3 HELD AS SHOPLIFTERS TO BE ARRAIGNED TODAY - Camden Courier-Post, April 2, 1928

Two girls and a man, arrested in two five-and-ten cent stores for shoplifting Saturday night, will be arraigned in police court today.

Mary Simpson, 22, Clementon, and Edith Hope, 16, of 836 Chestnut street, were accused by Charles Rodgers, manager of a store at Broadway and Kaighn avenue. They tried to take several articles of clothing, Rodgers said.

Charged with stealing merchandise from an establishment at Kaighn avenue, near Broadway, Brazio Artello, 35, of 434 South Second street, is out under $300 bail on complaint of Carroll R. Singer, manager.

Peddler Chased by Angry Mob

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Peddler Chased by Angry Mob - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 1899

A middle-aged peddler attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl named Johnson, at Tenth and Chestnut streets, yesterday. He was chased by an angry mob, bent on lynching him, but succeeded in keeping out of their reach.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 10th Street

Northeast corner of Chestnut Street and South 10th Street — August 10, 2011 Southeast corner of Chestnut Street and South 10th Street — August 16, 2011

Intersection of Chestnut Street & South 10th Street. Panoramic views, 1999 and 2011.

900 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1878–1954.

900 Chestnut Street

900 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Loyal Cleaners & Dyers
1947Eugene J. Weiser

904 Chestnut Street

904 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878–1881Samuel M. Price
1878–1881Samuel M. & Clara Bozarth Price
1878–1881Blanche Price
1878–1881Clara E. Price
1883–1884Michael McCaffery

906 Chestnut Street

906 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890–1922Samuel M. Price & Family
1890–1922Samuel M. & Clara Bozarth Price
1890–1922Blanche Price
1890–1922Clara E. Price
1890–1922Samuel M. Price Jr.

908 Chestnut Street

908 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878Charles Henry Peters
1878Charles Henry & Hannah Peters
1878Charles H. "Harry" Peters Jr.
1884–1888Samuel M. Price
1884–1888Samuel M. & Clara Bozarth Price
1884–1888Blanche Price
1884–1888Clara E. Price
1884–1888Samuel M. Price Jr.
1906–1920Harry M. Chambers & Family
1906–1920Harry M. & Clara E. Price Chambers
1906–1920Harry H.B. Chambers
1906–1920Clara May Chambers
1906–1920Harriet M. Chambers

912 Chestnut Street

912 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Edward E. Tryon — fishing tackle
1933Edward E. Tryon
1954Joseph Drummond
1954Joseph & Mary Drummond
1954Viola Drummond Ringo

916-1/2 Chestnut Street

916-1/2 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950August L. Johnson

916½ Chestnut Street

916½ Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950August L. Johnson

917 Chestnut Street

917 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1916Mary Ann Waters — Lizzie Morris
1916Mary Ann Waters
1916Lizzie Morris

918 Chestnut Street

918 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1905John Brzuskewicz
1933Lucy Mayo

921 Chestnut Street

921 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915Charles White & Family
1915Charles & Anna White
1915Isaac White
1915Harrison White
1915Clarence White
1915James White
1915Mary White

922 Chestnut Street

922 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900–1903Joseph Leviton — bottler

925 Chestnut Street

925 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Seventh Ward Democratic Club

928–930 Chestnut Street

928–930 Chestnut Street — 900 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1891–1902Joseph Caskey Jr. & Family

Fireman Price Entertains Friends

Camden Daily Courier —

Fireman Price Entertains Friends - Camden Daily Courier, January 7, 1907

The members of the Kaighn Avenue Truck and Chemical Companies were the guests of Fireman Samuel Price Saturday night at his home, 906 Chestnut street. The “boys” viewed the splendid electrical display at “Sam’s” home, where thousands of glass balls shimmer under vari-colored lights. Then there was a supper prepared by the wife of the host. Altogether the “boys” had a good time.

912 Chestnut Street

912 Chestnut Street — Edward E. Tryon fishing tackle, 1933.

Fire at Bzuszczach Shop

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Fire at Bzuszczach Shop - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23, 1905

•• At a fire which badly damaged the shop of S. Bzuszczach, 918 Chestnut street, Camden, several Poles had a narrow escape from being suffocated by smoke. Charles Regan and Albert Dimble went into the second story of the building and succeeded in getting eight men out of the building. The damage amounted to about $200.

$130,000 IS DEMANDED IN FATAL AUTO CRASH

Camden Courier-Post —

$130,000 IS DEMANDED IN FATAL AUTO CRASH - Camden Courier-Post, August 12, 1933

A damage suit totaling $130,000 was filed yesterday against H. Wilber Bircks, a real estate operator of 575 Collings avenue, Collingswood, and George Lucas, 1108 South Tenth street, as the result of a fatal automobile accident on the Freehold-Hightstown road September 4, 1932.

Plaintiffs are Eleanor E. Carter, 1126 Mt. Ephraim avenue; her mother, Mrs. Ruth Carter, and Miss Lucy Mayo, 918 Chestnut street. The women, with Matthew Carter, father of Eleanor and husband of Mrs. Carter, were riding in Lucas’ automobile, driven by Bircks, when the automobile turned over, fatally injuring Carter.

Mrs. and Eleanor Carter seek $100,000 for the death of Carter and, with Miss Mayo, seek separate damages for injuries to themselves. Papers in the suit were filed by Nathan Block, an attorney, in the office of Sheriff George R. Pelouze.

921 Chestnut Street — Charles White & Family

921 Chestnut Street — Charles White & Family, 1915.

922 Chestnut Street — Joseph Leviton

922 Chestnut Street — Joseph Leviton bottler, 1900–1903

922 Chestnut Street — Joseph Leviton, bottler, 1900–1903.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Alder Street

Intersection of Chestnut Street and Alder Street — looking north, August 16, 2011 Intersection of Chestnut Street and Alder Street — looking south, August 16, 2011

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Alder Street — August 16, 2011.

1000 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1890s–2011.

1000 Chestnut Street

1000 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Carter's Tea Room

1003 Chestnut Street

1003 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

1004–1006 Chestnut Street

1004–1006 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Rock of Ages Holiness Church

1005 Chestnut Street

1005 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

1007 Chestnut Street

1007 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Gone

1009 Chestnut Street

1009 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890sGeorge Henry Stout — gone by 1924
1924Gone

1015 Chestnut Street

1015 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Joseph Potlaski — saloon

1017 Chestnut Street

1017 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1930sMax Bush — grocery; Max & Yetta Bush
1947Charles Johnson

1020 Chestnut Street

1020 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Vacant — demolished by 2011

1022 Chestnut Street

1022 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Vacant — demolished by 2011

1024 Chestnut Street

1024 Chestnut Street — 1000 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Julian Jagielski's Tavern
1984–2011M&C Insurance Agency Inc.

1000 Chestnut Street — 2011

1000 Chestnut Street — August 16, 2011

1000 Chestnut Street — August 16, 2011.

1004–1006 Chestnut Street — Rock of Ages Holiness Church

1004–1006 Chestnut Street — Rock of Ages Holiness Church, 1947.

1024 Chestnut Street — M&C Insurance Agency

1024 Chestnut Street — M&C Insurance Agency, 1984–2011

1024 Chestnut Street — M&C Insurance Agency Inc., 1984–2011. Photo taken August 10, 2011.

M&C Insurance Agency logo — 1024 Chestnut Street

1024 Chestnut Street — M&C Insurance Agency Inc., 1984–2011. Photo taken August 10, 2011.

M&C
Insurance Agency, Inc.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Mt. Ephraim Avenue

Southwest corner of Chestnut Street and Mt. Ephraim Avenue — August 16, 2011

Southwest corner of Chestnut Street & Mt. Ephraim Avenue — August 16, 2011.

1100 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1903–1999.

1115 Chestnut Street

1115 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1968–1999 Reliable Tire Company — abandoned 1999, destroyed by fire June 9, 2011 1991 Fire Watch Magazine Ad

1118 Chestnut Street

1118 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918Barney Skoli

1135 Chestnut Street

1135 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928 Andrew Masciak & Pauline Masciak — Judge Bernard Bertman
—Pauline Masciak

1157 Chestnut Street

1157 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
2011Damaged by smoke and water during the Reliable Tire Fire, June 9, 2011

1169 Chestnut Street

1169 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Alice Saduski

1171–1179 Chestnut Street

1171–1179 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
1933N.J. Steel Company
1947–1960sEhrlich-Newmark Trucking Company, Inc.1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone

1173 Chestnut Street

1173 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914–1915Charles Myers & Family
1914–1915Charles & Alma Myers
1914–1915Edith Myers
1914–1915Charles I. Myers
1914–1915Alma M. Myers
1914–1915William H. Myers
1914–1915Muriel Myers

1186 Chestnut Street

1186 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917Paul Szpawlik (Spavlik) & Family — Paul & Zuzy Jarolim Szpawlik, John Spavlik, Annie Spavlik
1917Paul Szpawlik (Spavlik) & Family

1188 Chestnut Street

1188 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935 Chester 'Gassy' Szalinski

1189 Chestnut Street

1189 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940s Seaman First Class Francis Lawrence Urbaniak — served in World War II

1190 Chestnut Street

1190 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1835–1940Chester 'Gassy' Szalanski
1938Penn Junk Shop — Chester Szalanski; fire February 12, 1938

1191 Chestnut Street

1191 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1937Joshua Hughes & Family — Joshua & Effie Hughes, Ellen Hughes Orchard, Laura Hughes, Isabel Hughes Morgan; MacAndrews & Forbes

1193 Chestnut Street

1193 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1946–1947William Andruszka — meats and groceries

1195 Chestnut Street

1195 Chestnut Street — 1100 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1903Anton Lukaszewski — saloon
1903–1910s Israel Weitzman — Union Bottling Company
1910s–1940s Boulevard Inn — Frank & Wladyslawa Wozniak
1940s–1969 Boulevard Inn — Walter Wozniak
1969–1970s Boulevard Inn — Lydia Wozniak

1115 Chestnut Street — Reliable Tire Company

1115 Chestnut Street — Reliable Tire Company, 1991

1115 Chestnut Street — Reliable Tire Company, 1968–1999. Destroyed by fire on June 9, 2011. Photo by Ted Aurig.

RELIABLE TIRE CO.
Main Office:
1115 Chestnut Street, Camden, New Jersey 08103
New Jersey: (609) 365-6500 Philadelphia (215) 928-1450

1115 Chestnut Street — fire June 9, 2011, photo by Ted Aurig

1115 Chestnut Street — Reliable Tire Company, 1968–1999. Destroyed by fire on June 9, 2011. Photo by Ted Aurig.

1118 Chestnut Street — Barney Skoli

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23, 1918 — 1118 Chestnut Street, Barney Skoli 1118 Chestnut Street — July 29, 2011

Lad Killed by Auto Truck

Knocked down and run over by an automobile driven by Charles Dieser, of 1049 Kaighn avenue, seven-year-old Barney Skoli, of 1118 Chestnut street, died afterwards in the Homeopathic Hospital, Camden. His skull was fractured at the base and he is internally injured. Dieser told the police he was proceeding slowly up Haddon avenue when at Park Boulevard the lad darted out from the sidewalk directly in the path of the car. Dieser was held.

Photo taken July 29, 2011.

Goes to Church, Mixes His Drinks, Then Beats Wife

Camden Courier-Post —

Goes to Church, Mixes His Drinks, Then Beats Wife - Camden Courier-Post, April 2, 1928

Andrew Maschiak went to church yesterday.

Then he stopped at the home of a friend and had a little wine. After that he had a little home brew.

By that time he had forgotten all about the sermon to which he had just listened. So he went home and chased his wife around with a baseball bat.

That’s what Mrs. Pauline Masciak, of 1135 Chestnut street, wife of Andrew, said about her husband in Camden Police Court this morning.

“Wine and home brew don’t mix very well,” Masciak commented. He said he guessed he did everything his wife claimed.

“Wine and home brew and church certainly don’t mix,” suggested Judge Bernard Bertman and made the sentence 30 days in the county jail.

1171–1179 Chestnut Street — Ehrlich-Newmark Trucking

1171–1179 Chestnut Street — Ehrlich-Newmark Trucking Company, 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages

1171–1179 Chestnut Street — Ehrlich-Newmark Trucking Company, Inc., 1947–1960s. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.

Ehrlich-Newmark Trucking Co Inc
Garments On Hangers Our Specialty
1171 Chestnut Cam ......... WOodlwn 4-0249

1171–1179 Chestnut Street — Ehrlich-Newmark Trucking Company photo

1171–1179 Chestnut Street — Ehrlich-Newmark Trucking Company, Inc., 1947–1960s. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.

EHRLICH-NEWMARK TRUCKING CO., INC.
Garments Delivered On Hangers Our Specialty
TERMINALS
CAMDEN-PHILADELPHIA WOODLAWN 4-0249
BALTIMORE TERMINAL VALLEY 2883
LEBANON TERMINAL LEBANON 2-0201
(inverted, across the top and foot of the cover:)
EHRLICH-NEWMARK TRUCKING CO., INC.
DEPENDABLE-GARMENT HANGING DELIVERIES
248 W. 35TH ST., N. Y. C. CHICKERING 4-4234-5-6
Daily Service To and From New York, Camden, Lebanon, Harrisburg, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Intermediate Points.
Close Cover Before Striking
Universal Match Corp., New York

Camden at a Glance

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden at a Glance - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 28, 1915

Twenty one men were captured in a raid on a house at 1173 Chestnut street late Monday night by Police Captain Stanley and officers. It was alleged a crap game was in progress. Charles Myers, alleged to have operated the game, was held in $500 bail for court. The others were held as witnesses.

1189 Chestnut Street — Seaman First Class Francis Lawrence Urbaniak

Seaman First Class Francis Lawrence Urbaniak — 1189 Chestnut Street, World War II

Seaman First Class Francis Lawrence Urbaniak — 1189 Chestnut Street.

1190 Chestnut Street — Penn Junk Shop Fire

Camden Courier-Post —

A fireman was injured slightly last night when a two-alarm fire damaged the Penn Junk Shop at 1190 Chestnut street.

Hoseman Adam Meade, 41, of 1446 South Fourth Street, attached to Engine Company No. 3, suffered an injured ankle when a fence fell on it while he was fighting the blaze. He was taken to West Jersey Hospital where he was treated and released.

The fire, of undetermined origin, started in the single-story frame building owned by Chester Szalanski and had gained good headway in piles of papers and rags before firemen arrived.

The first alarm was turned in at 10:36 p. m. by Alice Saduski, 16, of 1169 Chestnut street, who ran across the snow-covered street in bare feet to pull the fire alarm box.

When Battalion Chief Charles Errickson arrived he ordered the second alarm turned in. No estimate of the loss could be obtained last night.

1191 Chestnut Street — Joshua Hughes & Family

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, May 8, 1937 — 1191 Chestnut Street, Joshua Hughes family

Joshua Hughes

Joshua Hughes, 56, of 1191 Chestnut street, died Thursday at his home after illness of three months due to a heart ailment. He was employed by the MacAndrews and Forbes company.

He is survived by his widow, Effie, and three daughters, Mrs. Ellen Orchard and Miss Laura Hughes, of Camden, and Mrs. Isabel Morgan, of Woodlynne.

Funeral services will be held at 2.30 p. m. Monday at the home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

1195 Chestnut Street — Israel Weitzman — Union Bottling Company

Israel Weitzman's Union Bottling Company — Louis Street and Chestnut Street Union Bottling Company — Louis Street and Chestnut Street Union Bottling Company photo

Israel Weitzman’s Union Bottling Company — Louis Street & Chestnut Street, 1903–1910s.

1200 Block of Chestnut Street

City directory records, 1888–2011.

1201 Chestnut Street

1201 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1920s Israel Weitzman
1933 Camden County Beer Distributors

1201–1203 Chestnut Street

1201–1203 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Benjamin Cohen — manufacturing chemist

1202 Chestnut Street

1202 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Continental Coach Company
1929Sterling Motor Truck Company
1940Vacant
1947Reliable Auto Body Company

1207 Chestnut Street

1207 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1922Vacant
1929Owl Garage
1930s–late 1970sReliable Auto Body Co.
1955New Jersey Bell
1959Veterans Boxing Association

1210 Chestnut Street

1210 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1890s–1920sJohn Wojtkowiak & Family
1890s–1920sJohn & Hedwig Wojtkowiak
1890s–1920s Stanley Wojtkowiak
1890s–1920s Pvt. John Wojtkowiak
1890s–1920s Casmier Wojtkowiak
1920s–1930s Private Joseph F. Murawski — served in World War II
1938Anna Murawska

1212 Chestnut Street

1212 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1920s Casmier Wojtkowiak
1918–1934 Stanley Wojtkowiak — White Mountain Coal and Ice Company; Stanley's Ice and Coal Company
1920–1930s John R. White & Family
1940s Pvt. John Wojtkowiak — served in World War I

1215 Chestnut Street

1215 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1915William Light

1220 Chestnut Street

1220 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1952Victoria Dubowski

1225 Chestnut Street

1225 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888s–1890sJohn & Hedwig Wojtkowiak & Family

1226 Chestnut Street

1226 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1930s John Lenkowski

1228 Chestnut Street

1228 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1914–1916Stanley Livoch (aka Stanislaus Liwoh)
2011Gone

1230 Chestnut Street

1230 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
195913th Ward Little League
1959Veterans Boxing Association

1238 Chestnut Street

1238 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955–1970William Glatz & Family
1955–1970William & Anna Glatz
1970s–1990sNicholas W. Glatz & Family — Nicholas & Eleanor Cossabone Glatz, Anastasia Glatz Snow, William Glatz, George Glatz

1240–1242 Chestnut Street

1240–1242 Chestnut Street — 1200 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Vacant

2600 Block of Chestnut Street

2600 Block of Chestnut Street

2635 Chestnut Street

2635 Chestnut Street — 2600 Block of Chestnut Street
Year ↕ Name ↕
1986Abandoned

37 Camden Men Pass Tests for City Firemen

Camden Courier-Post —

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

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

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

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

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

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

1202 Chestnut Street — June 10, 2011

1202 Chestnut Street — June 10, 2011

1202 Chestnut Street — Reliable Auto Body Company. Photo taken June 10, 2011.

1207 Chestnut Street — Reliable Auto Body Co.

1207 Chestnut Street — Reliable Auto Body Co., 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages ad 1207 Chestnut Street — 1959 Veterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 Banquet Program ad 1207 Chestnut Street — Camden Courier-Post, May 19, 1964 1207 Chestnut Street — Banquet Program ad, 1967

1207 Chestnut Street — Reliable Auto Body Co., 1930s–late 1970s. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad; 1959 Veterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 Banquet Program ad; Camden Courier-Post, May 19, 1964; 1967 Banquet Program ad.

1210 Chestnut Street — John Wojtkowiak & Family

Pvt. John Wojtkowiak — 1210 Chestnut Street, World War I

1210 Chestnut Street — John Wojtkowiak & Family, 1890s–1920s. Pvt. John Wojtkowiak served in World War I.

1210 Chestnut Street — Private Joseph F. Murawski

Private Joseph F. Murawski — 1210 Chestnut Street, World War II

Private Joseph F. Murawski — 1210 Chestnut Street, 1920s–1930s.

Sigmund Gorczynski

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938 — Marriage Licenses — 1210 Chestnut Street, Anna Murawska

Sigmund Gorczynski, 23, 1182 Mt. Vernon street, and Anna Murawska, 18, 1210 Chestnut street, Camden.

1212 Chestnut Street — Pvt. John Wojtkowiak

Pvt. John Wojtkowiak — 1212 Chestnut Street, World War I

Pvt. John Wojtkowiak — 1212 Chestnut Street.

1212 Chestnut Street — John R. White

John R. White — 1212 Chestnut Street, 1920–1930s

John R. White — 1212 Chestnut Street, 1920–1930s.

1215 Chestnut Street — William Light

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 1915 — 1215 Chestnut Street, William Light

Flames Damage Drygoods Store

An explosion of gasoline and flames following it damaged the stock of William Light, dealer in dry goods, notions and millinery, at 1215 Chestnut street, Camden, yesterday morning, causing a loss estimated at $2000. Light said he started to light the gas, when a bottle of cleaning fluid exploded. He called the fire department, which prevented the blaze from spreading to the building.

Marriage Licenses

Camden Courier-Post —

Marriage Licenses - Camden Courier-Post, April 2, 1952

Camden

Wilfred D. Cruthers, 21, Bedford, Pa., and Valeria Dubowski, 17, of 1220 Chestnut street.

Alphonse D’Alessandro, 34, of 139 Carson street, Philadelphia, and Rita Caruso, 26, of 404 Clinton street.

Milford E. Layser, 24, of 416 Chambers street, and Joan Wyatt, 18, of 823 State street.

Allen Gordon, 32, of 1610 Fillmore street, and Olga S. Beakley, 36, of 1615 Fillmore street.

Vincent Lamonte, 21, of 354 Division street, and Dolores T. Passeri, 20, of 1261 Decatur street.

George E. Scholtz, 20, of 60 Edgemont road, Bellmawr Park, and Dorothy V. Hambleton, 19, of 415 Chestnut street.

LePerian English, 26, of 153 North Fifty-fifth street, Philadelphia, and Dorothy L. Mason, 27, same address.

Otto Souak, 40, of 49 Woodland avenue, Clementon, and Veneria Cinelli, 29, of 344 Dudley street.

1226 Chestnut Street — John Lenkowski

John Lenkowski — 1226 Chestnut Street, 1920s–1930s 1226 Chestnut Street — June 10, 2011

John Lenkowski — 1226 Chestnut Street, 1920s–1930s. Photo taken June 10, 2011.

KILLED BY MACHINERY

Bridgeton Evening News —

KILLED BY MACHINERY - Bridgeton Evening News, April 21, 1916

By United Press Wire.

CAMDEN, April 21.

Stanley Levock, aged 31, was caught in the machinery belting of the plant of the General Chemical Company early today and whirled around the shaft. Both his legs were torn off and the body otherwise mangled. He died at Cooper Hospital.

1230 Chestnut Street — 13th Ward Little League

1230 Chestnut Street — 13th Ward Little League, 1959 Veterans Boxing Association Banquet Program ad

1230 Chestnut Street — 13th Ward Little League, 1959. Photo taken June 10, 2011.

COMPLIMENTS OF
13th Ward Little League
Kids Must Be Considered
1230 Chestnut Street
Camden, New Jersey

1230 Chestnut Street — June 10, 2011

1230 Chestnut Street — 13th Ward Little League, 1959. Photo taken June 10, 2011.

1238 Chestnut Street — William Glatz & Family

1238 Chestnut Street — Camden Courier-Post, November 8, 1958 1238 Chestnut Street — Camden Courier-Post, July 13, 1970

William Glatz

William Glatz, 69, of 1238 Chestnut street, died Thursday. He was a native of Germany. Surviving are his widow, Anastasia, a son, Nicholas, of Camden, and two grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Frank J. Leonard Funeral Home, 1120 Broadway. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Nicholas W. Glatz

Nicholas W. Glatz, 42, of 1238 Chestnut St., Camden, died Saturday, July 11, 1970. He was the husband of Eleanor (nee Cossabone). Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Anastasia Snow; two sons, William and George; one granddaughter; and his mother, Mrs. Anastasia Glatz.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a. m. at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, Cherry Hill, where burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Diamond Street

Diamond Street sign at Chestnut Street Looking north along Diamond Street from Chestnut Street — August 10, 2011

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Diamond Street — looking north along Diamond Street, August 10, 2011.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Orchard Street — Looking East, 1965

Looking east on Chestnut Street from Orchard Street — 1965, Camden Fire Department Ladder Company 1 and Ladder Company 2

Looking east on Chestnut Street from Orchard Street — 1965. Camden Fire Department Ladder Company 1 & Ladder Company 2. 1965. Photo by Bob Bartosz.

Intersection of Chestnut Street & Louis Street

Looking south along Louis Street from Chestnut Street — August 26, 2001

Looking south along Louis Street from Chestnut Street — August 26, 2001.

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

Camden Courier-Post —

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

Johnson, Garrity, Crawford, Stahl Retire Aug. 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stahl Appointed in 1917

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 19, 1906

Miss Grace Todd, a representative of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society, delivered two addresses in Camden yesterday on “China.” In the morning she spoke at the First M. E. Church, and at night at the Broadway M. E. Church.

Police Captain Stanley and a squad of officers early yesterday morning raided the house of Fannie Clark, colored, at 847 Locust street, on complaint of Rita Veratti. The officers expected to gather in a wagon load of prisoners, but the Clark woman was the only one they found found [sic]. She was sent to the city jail.

Rev. J. W. Lee, at the Kaighn Avenue M. E. Church, last night preached on “Why We Love the Memory of Washington.”

The fifteenth annual ball of the Butchers’ Beneficial Society will be given to-night at Turner Hall.

William St. Clair, colored, aged 65 years, was attacked by a crowd of men early yesterday morning at Broadway and Chestnut streets. He was badly cut on the chin with a razor. He was subsequently found and sent to the Cooper Hospital.

Forty houses are to be erected in the spring on a plot of ground west of the house occupied by the custodian of St. Patrick’s cemetery, East Camden. The ground has just been purchased from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, for $18,000.

Evangelist Howard Amer and wife conducted the services at the Wesley M. E. Church, East Camden, yesterday morning. With his bride of only two months, Evangelist Amer is making a tour of the large cities.

3 Businesses, Homes Looted On Weekend

Camden Courier-Post —

3 Businesses, Homes Looted On Weekend - Camden Courier-Post, December 14, 1957 3 Businesses, Homes Looted On Weekend - Camden Courier-Post, December 14, 1957

Burlars [sic] broke into three Camden business establishments and three Pennsauken homes over the weekend and netted nearly $600 in loot, police said.

Liquor valued at $120 by Richard D. Grayson, 603 Chestnut st., was taken early Sunday from his 705 Bar, 705 Chestnut st., Ptl. Peter N. Paul and Edward Troutman said. An undetermined amount of money was taken from a juke box which was broken open. Police said entry was gained through a rear window.

An estimated $103 was taken from candy, cigaret, pinball and soda pop machines broken open at Paramount Billiards, 16 S. Broadway, according to Ptl. Nathan Kline. George Watson, 410 Carteret st., who opened the billiard parlor Sunday morning, called police.

Two Men Held

Two men are being held on charges of breaking and entering Martini’s Service Station, 4th and Main sts., Saturday night. Ptl. William Haines said 14 cents was missing.

Joseph Knox, 26, of the 1800 block Mulford st., and John Kenney, 24, of the 600 block N. 4th st., were arrested at 5th and Main sts. after a passerby told police she recognized them as the men she saw running from the service station.

Hugo J. Martini, owner of the service station, said the place was looted and 80 pennies taken. Sixty-six of the pennies were found on the floor and pavement.

Camden’s News Budget

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden’s News Budget - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 31, 1891

A Train Dashes Into a Wagon, Injuring Two Men—Council Meeting.

As the Bridgeton accommodation train to Camden reached Chestnut street, in that city, at 4.40 o’clock yesterday afternoon, belated by the terrific storm which had flooded the tracks below Wenonah, it struck a furniture wagon, owned by Thomas Guthridge, demolishing it and seriously injuring Mr. Guthridge about the arms and body and injuring Charles L. Roehr, of 829 South Fourth street, Camden, very badly about the head. Both men were taken to the Cooper Hospital. Another man, who was in the wagon with them, escaped injury.

The train was running slowly at the time of the accident. The wagon had crossed the track and turned up Seventh street. The engine struck the rear of the vehicle, and the felloe of one of the wheels clung to one of the engine’s driving wheels. Roehr may die.

At a meeting of Camden’s City Council last night the bond of City Comptroller-elect Rex for $10,000 was approved. The bondsmen were F. H. Rex, Congressman C. A. Bergen and M. V. Bergen. The award of the commissioners for the opening of Seventh street, from Royden to Pine streets, was confirmed. It gives Joseph Hatch $3,500 and Deborah Jones $360.

Four Firemen Suffer Hurts In Collision

Camden Courier-Post —

Four Firemen Suffer Hurts In Collision - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1957 Four Firemen Suffer Hurts In Collision - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1957 Four Firemen Suffer Hurts In Collision - Camden Courier-Post, December 30, 1957

Four Camden firemen were among persons injured over the weekend in motor vehicle accidents on South Jersey roads.

The firemen were injured when their engine collided with a tractor-trailer at 2nd and Market sts. Saturday about 4.30 p. m. while they were on their way to answer an alarm which was false.

Admitted to Cooper Hospital with arm, hip and knee injuries was Orville Goldsboro, 33, of 1730 S. 9th st.

Released after treatment were August Johnson, 39, of 916½ Chestnut st., who suffered multiple bruises; Reginald Laws, 36, of 1453 Bradley ave., chest and back injuries, and Capt. Raymond Amos, 52, of 825 Washington st., leg injuries.

Intersection Crash

According to police, the fire apparatus, operated by James Clinton, was traveling north on 2nd st. and collided at the intersection with the tractor-trailer, driven by James E. Tarburton Jr., 32, of St. John’s dr., Wilmington, Dela. The impact of the crash tossed the firemen off the rear step of the fire truck, which was forced over a curb and along a sidewalk for about 35 feet. The vehicle sideswiped two parked cars and knocked down a parking meter.

Tarburton was charged with failure to yield the right of way to a fire apparatus. The false alarm was turned in from a box at Poynt [sic] and Erie sts.

5 Cops, 4 Firemen, All War 2 Vets Named by Aaron

Camden Courier-Post —

5 Cops, 4 Firemen, All War 2 Vets Named by Aaron - Camden Courier-Post, August 1, 1950

Replacements Listed For 8 on Pensions, One Resignation

Director of Public Safety Aaron this faternoon [sic] announced the appointment of five new patrolmen and four new firemen. All are War II veterans.

The police are:

James R. Styles, 27, of 3013 Essex street; William B. Reeves Jr., 24, of 431 Chestnut street; Louis E. Walls Jr., 29, of 777 Spruce street; Edward Fulton, 29, of 342 North Tenth street; and Joseph A. Snajkowski, 29, of 1334 Dayton street.

The firemen are:

August L. Johnson, 31, of 916½ Chestnut street; Owen D. Gale, 29, of 312 Marlton avenue; Albert A. Stinger, 25, of 47 North Twenty-fifth street, and Jestroe Hunt, 29, of 753 Walnut street.

All the men will receive $2400 a year and will report for duty September 1. The new firemen will replace four men who have been retired on pension. Four of the new patrolmen will replace men who have been retired on pension, and the fifth replaces a member of the department who has resigned to accept another position.

Nine Safety Aides Sworn by Aaron

Camden Courier-Post —

Nine Safety Aides Sworn by Aaron - Camden Courier-Post, August 12, 1950

Five recently-appointed policemen and four firemen were sworn in today by Public Safety Commissioner Aaron in his City Hall office.

The nine men, all veterans of War II, will report for duty in the $2400-a-year posts on Sept. 1. Four of the rookie policemen replace men retired on pension and the fifth fills the job of a department member who resigned to take another position. All four new firemen replace pensioners.

The policemen are James R. Styles, 27, 3013 Essex street; William B. Reeves Jr., 24, 431 Chestnut street; Louis E. Walls Jr., 29, 777 Spruce street; Edward Fulton, 29, 342 N. Tenth street, and Joseph A. Snajkowski, 29, 1334 Dayton street.

The firemen are August L. Johnson, 31, 916½ Chestnut street; Owen D. Gale, 29, 312 Marlton avenue; Albert A. Stinger, 25, 47 North Twenty-fifth street, and Jestroe Hunt, 29, 753 Walnut street.

Hit-Run Car Victim Critically Injured

Camden Courier-Post —

Hit-Run Car Victim Critically Injured - Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1935

Victim of a hit-run motorist, William Veddiman, 56, of 122 Stanley street, was admitted to Cooper Hospital yesterday afternoon with a possible fracture of the pelvis. He is in a serious condition.

The man was struck at Second and Sycamore streets by an automobile proceeding north on Second street at high speed, according to witnesses. The driver, they told police, turned into Chestnut street, one block north, and continued east on Chestnut street.

The witnesses were Matthew Erich, of 2005 Fillmore street, and Jesse Murphy, of 129 Boyer court. They picked up Veddiman from the street and placed him in the car of Orol Ledden, Jr., of Sewell, who drove to the hospital. They told Detective John Opfer they had seen another car in pursuit of the hit-run driver.

Falls Ill on Street, Dies

Camden Courier-Post —

Falls Ill on Street, Dies - Camden Courier-Post, September 19, 1933

Collopsing [sic] at Newton avenue and Chestnut street, Mrs. Clara Jones, colored, of 234 Sycamore street, died last night a few minutes after admission to West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital. Coroner Arthur H. Holl will perform an autopsy.

Mrs. Jones fell to the pavement while walking with Mrs. Roxie Bright, of 1021 Francis street. Mrs. Bright obtained a drink of water for her companion, then summoned police who took the unconscious woman to the hospital.

So. Camden Man Fined In New Year’s Raid

Camden Courier-Post —

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

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

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

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

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

Bad Man Derrickson

Camden Post —

Bad Man Derrickson - Camden Post, July 24, 1895

Arrested for Attempting to Kill Charles Burton.

“Sweeney” Derrickson was arrested last night on a charge of attempting to kill Charles Burton, colored. Burton says that Derrickson pulled out a pistol and shot at him three times without any cause whatever.

The shooting occurred on Baxter street in the colored quarter. Burton and Derrickson had been drinking beer. Burton had just returned from a corner saloon with a ‘growler’ when Derrickson drew his gun and banged away at him three times. Burton ran and jumped over a fence, spraining his right ankle.

One of the witnesses of the shooting was Ida Parker, the colored woman who was accidentally shot in the thigh by Harry Oliver yesterday. Before the Mayor this morning Ida testified that Derrickson also pointed his pistol at her. She ran in Mrs. Griffin’s house screaming for help. Mrs. Griffin and her little boy were in the front room. Derrickson appeared at the window with the smoking pistol in his hand.

“Don’t shoot, Marwood,” exclaimed Mrs. Green [sic]; “If you do you’ll kill me and my child.”

Meanwhile Burton had limped around to the patrol house on Chestnut street and told Sergeant Harvey what had happened. Sergeant Harvey accompanied Burton back to Baxter street and arrested Derrickson. Derrickson drew a table fork on Harvey, but the latter quickly disarmed the desperate man and put handcuffs on him.

The Mayor held Derrickson in $500 bail for court.

News of a Day in the City of Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Grim Shadow of Death Stalks Firemen’s Family

Camden Courier-Post —

By Martin DiCarlo

FRANK IANNELLI came to this country in 1904 from the sleepy little mountain village of San Bartolomeo, Italy. He settled first in Boston with friends and went straight to work as a helper at construction sites. He was 13 years old. A few years later he moved to Camden, where he worked at a number of jobs before joining the Army to fight in World War I.

He came back to Camden after the war and in 1921 he had himself a very good year, the kind of year that marks a turning point in a man’s life.

First he landed a job as a hoseman with the Camden Fire Department, a job that would keep him working during the Depression. Then he met Rosina Carlone, who, as fate would have it, was also a native of San Bartolomeo. Rose, as she was called, had only recently come to America and was living in Newark. When word reached Frank through the grapevine that a young girl from his village was living only a few hours away, he made arrangements to meet her so that he might learn the latest news about his family and friends back in the old country. Hoping to make a good impression, he made it a point to call on Rose in his fireman’s uniform.

The visit went very well. So well, in fact, that six months later Frank Iannelli and Rosina Carlone were married. They moved into a rowhouse at 3rd and Berkley streets in Camden, and in short order two sons, Leonard and Carmen, were born. Years later, in 1937, a third son, Frankie, arrived.

Like most Italian-American families, the Iannellis were very close. Rose would often take the boys down to the firehouse to see their father. Then, on an April night in 1942, tragedy struck. After fighting a dump fire in the city, Frank Iannelli collapsed in the firehouse at 27th and Federal streets and died of a heart attack. It happened as he was climbing the firehouse stairs. He was 51 years old.

TRAGEDY spares no family. Sooner or later all of us will have to pick up a telephone in the middle of the night. The death of Frank Iannelli hit Rose and the boys hard, but the family closed ranks around Leonard, who followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the fire department in 1948. Five years later Carmen followed suit.

It was not until a bitterly cold night in January 1964, a night on which the temperature dropped to one degree above zero, that the Iannelli family began to think that fate had singled them out for more than their share of heartache.

On that night, Leonard, 41 years old and by then a captain in the department, toppled over in the ice and snow at a two-alarm fire in a men’s clothing store at Broadway and Chestnut Street. He died before he reached the hospital, of heart failure brought on by smoke inhalation.

THE IRONY of Leonard’s death left the family shattered and bewildered. The pain was keener because neither Leonard nor his father had a history of heart trouble. They had been strong vibrant men, full of life. In neither case was there a warning, a hint of danger. Their deaths were the hardest kind to accept—totally unexpected, as arbitrary, it seemed, as the death of someone struck by lightning.

If there was a consolation for the Iannellis, it was only the thought that certainly now no greater tragedy could befall them. The worst had happened; only better days could lie ahead.

Carmen was now the head of the family and the only Iannelli left in the Camden Fire Department since Frankie, unlike his father and brothers, had not been caught up by the mystique of the fireman’s life and had broken with tradition by going to work for RCA.

Carmen was a quiet, sensitive man who preferred to spend his idle hours around the firehouse working crossword puzzles and solving riddles rather than taking part in the practical jokes and locker room humor for which firemen are notorious. He was broad-shouldered and balding, with a homely but honest face, and as he approached 50 the resemblance to his father became almost uncanny.

To his wife, Jean, and the rest of the family, he did not appear to brood about what had happened to his father and brother, nor did he seem to worry about falling victim to a similar fate. But there were times at the firehouse at 27th and Federal, where he had been stationed since shortly after his marriage in 1960, when it was clearly very much on his mind.

One day, climbing the firehouse stairs with Vince Orme, who is now the city fire marshal, Carmen pointed to the second floor landing and said: “That’s where it happened. That’s where my father died. That’s where I’ll probably die too.”

He was wrong. He was not destined to die on the landing where his father died. He was destined to die about 50 feet away, out on the sidewalk, unravelling five-inch hose after a fire in the storage yard of a wastepaper warehouse on Pine Street.

He was destined to die last Thursday, not only at the same firehouse in which his father died, but at just about the same time of day—two o’clock in the morning—and at just about the same age—50.

THREE MEN, a father and two sons, all firemen, all killed on the job by heart attacks. The irony is almost too awful for the mind to fully grasp and comprehend. In the 100-year history of the Camden Fire Department, it has never happened before. It will probably never happen again.

With Carmen’s death, the grief of the surviving members of the Iannelli family can no longer be measured. It can only be sensed.

It can be heard in the nervous, high-pitched voice of Frankie Iannelli, who is now 38 and who stated very matter-of-factly the other day, sitting in a car outside the RCA buildings in Camden, that he does not expect to live much past 50 either.

And it can be seen in the eyes of the widows. Terribly sad eyes, like those of children who, having been punished unfairly, cringe in expectation of still more punishment. In the eyes of Jean Iannelli and Leonard’s widow, Olga, but most of all in the old careworn eyes of Rose Iannelli, who has lost the most, and who alone has seen the haunting tragedies of the Iannelli family unfold from their very beginnings, from the seeds sown long ago in the mountains of San Bartolomeo.

A Camden Den Raided

Philadelphia Inquirer —

A Camden Den Raided - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 28, 1890

PLENTY OF LIQUOR AND A FARO LAY-OUT SECURED BY THE POLICE.

A Murderous Negro Creates a Commotion—Incendiaries at Work—Other News Across the Delaware.

The Camden police made another raid early yesterday morning. About 1 o’clock a detail consisting of Officers Pederick, Lee, Anderson, Horner, Baker and Chief Dodd raided a “speak-easy” and gambling den in a boathouse at the end of North Second street. When the policemen arrived a quiet little game of faro was in progress in the second story.

The proprietor, William Parker, Maurice Hinchman, Charles Mead and Mabel Gray were captured and taken to the City Hall. Sixteen boxes of beer, three gallons of whisky and a home-made faro lay-out were also captured. All of the men arrested were released yesterday but Parker, who was held on the charge of keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor without a license.

A funny incident occurred after the raid had been made. While the patrol was making its first trip to the City Hall previous to the removal of the liquor and gambling implements, Officer Pederick was detailed to watch the place. The policeman had only been in charge a few moments when a gang of men came in and called for a drink. “I can’t sell you anything,” said Pederick. “Why?” asked one of the thirsty men. “I got no license,” answered the officer. “That’s all right; Billy had no license, but we got the ‘booz’ just the same,” said one of the would-be purchasers. Pederick pulled back the flap of his coat and showed them his star. The thirsty men made a hasty retreat.

A Negro on the Warpath

William Thomas, alias King, is known among all of the tough colored element of the Fifth ward. Late on Saturday he started out to “do up” every person who ventured to come within the vicinity of Third and Spruce streets. His first move was to draw a revolver and tell Mary Blee, an old female companion, that he was going to kill her. Mary succeeded in escaping.

He then went into the saloon of John Jennings and called for a drink. The saloonkeeper refused him, whereupon he picked up glasses and bottles and flung them at his head and finally compelled him to rush into the street for safety. Policeman Streeper was summoned and was about to take the prisoner to the patrol box when he picked up a cobble stone and hit the officer a terrible blow in the back. He was sent to jail by the Mayor yesterday in default of $1,500 bail.

Tried to Burn the Building

While Policeman Harvey was patrolling his beat about twenty minutes of 4 o’clock yesterday morning, he noticed a man coming out of the butcher establishment of Samuel K. Hires, on Kaighn avenue above Third street. He paid little attention to the man, as it is usual for men to work there all night. A few minutes later the entire building was discovered enveloped in a mass of flames. The mysterious man, who had only a few minutes previous left, had been an incendiary and had smeared lard over the floors and then set it on fire. The Fire Department saved the building.

Brief ‘Cross River Notes

Eva Butts, alias “Siss,” Mary Dingle, Emma Adams and Anna Brady were arrested by Officer Butts early yesterday morning on the charge of keeping a disorderly house on Mount Ephraim avenue, between Chestnut and Sycamore streets. They are held for a further hearing.

Jacob Welsh, aged 17 years, living in South Camden, got into an altercation with his brother yesterday, when he nearly bit his finger off. He is locked up at the City Hall.

While intoxicated Frank Wilson, a Philadelphian, got into a fight at Haddonfield yesterday morning. During the fracas he was cut in the face and eye with a razor.

Thirty-six arrests were made in Camden during Saturday night and yesterday.

Contractor Aaron Ward yesterday completed the big sewer on Sixth street, when he built the last part under the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks.

Kate Manning, of Stockton township, was committed in default of ball [sic] for a further hearing by Justice Hope yesterday, for assault on Andrew Mullin. Mullin states that the woman had been drinking, and threw a stick of wood at him, and when he remonstrated with her she drew a knife from under her dress, and cut him in the head with it. The woman denied having a knife in her possession, and stated that she only pushed the man for having made an insulting remark to her.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 11, 1901

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

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

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

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

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

Ewing, 3 Others File Committee Petitions

Camden Courier-Post —

Ewing, 3 Others File Committee Petitions - Camden Courier-Post, July 29, 1941

George H. Ewing, of 460 Liberty street, president of the Sixth Ward Democratic Club, yesterday filed his petition for re-election to the Democratic County Committee.

Others who took out Republican nominating petitions at the office of City Clerk Clay W. Reesman were William Bovell, of 516 Clinton street, incumbent Fourth ward committeeman; Edward G. Hunt, of 428 Sycamore street, and Joseph Klein, of 551 Chestnut street, Sixth ward.

The deadline for filing petitions is 4 p. m. Aug. 7.

Rosetta Wallace to Wed Edward E. Fisher

Camden Courier-Post —

Rosetta Wallace to Wed Edward E. Fisher - Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1959

Miss Rosetta Wallace, daughter of Doshua and the late Mrs. Wallace, will marry Edward E. Fisher, son of Mrs. Anna Ingram and the late Jacob Fisher, Sunday at 3 p.m. Both are of this city. Fisher, a Korean veteran, served in the Army. He is employed by the Camden Lumber Co. The Rev. James Carter will officiate in ceremonies at 830 Sycamore st. at 3 p.m. Relatives and a few friends will attend a wedding dinner at 426 Chestnut st.

Josiah Sage

Camden Courier-Post —

Josiah Sage - Camden Courier-Post, May 9, 1931

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Hannah Peters, 816 Chestnut street, for her brother, Josiah Sage, 64, for 31 years a Camden fireman, who died early yesterday. Sage, who resided at 1310 Rose street, is also survived by four sons. For the past two years he had been engineer with Engine Company No. 5, Twenty-seventh and Federal streets. During his long career as a fireman he was hurt several times.

Sage Death Notice

Camden Courier-Post —

Sage Death Notice - Camden Courier-Post, May 9, 1931

SAGE—On May 7, 1931, Josiah Sage, age 64 years.

Relatives and friends, also members of Camden Fire Dept., are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday, at 2 o’clock, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Hannah Peters, 816 Chestnut St., Camden, N. J. Interment at Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

Eight Persons Killed

The New York Times —

Eight Persons Killed - The New York Times, June 15, 1884

A RAILWAY COLLISION CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS.

AN EXCURSION PARTY SUDDENLY STOPPED IN ITS JOURNEY—MANY OF THE PASSENGERS SERIOUSLY INJURED.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., June 14.—A collision occurred on the Camden and Atlantic Road at Pike’s Peak, about eight miles from Camden, this morning, which resulted in the death of seven men and one little boy. Many other persons were injured. An excursion train with five coaches left Camden at 7:40, having on board the children and teachers of the Sunday-schools of the Second Presbyterian Church of Camden and the Presbyterian Church of Wenonah, N. J., bound for Lakeside Park, a pleasure resort on the Camden and Atlantic Road. When the train was rounding a curve at a place called Pike’s Peak it came into collision with the accommodation train from Atlantic City due in Camden at 9:10 A. M. Both trains were running at a high rate of speed, and neither engineer was aware of his danger until a few seconds before the locomotives came together. The passengers were startled from their seats by the screaming of the whistles and the grating of the air-brakes and the next instant were thrown headlong by a terrific crash and the sudden stoppage of the trains. The engines and baggage cars of both trains were completely demolished and were piled up in a confused mass of wood and iron 15 feet high, and the whole so enveloped in scalding steam that for some minutes nothing could be done to rescue or recover the persons buried in the ruins. The collision was at once followed by a scene of wild excitement and confusion. Men, women, and children jumped from the cars, many coming out through the windows. Many were screaming and crying, and all were half-crazed with fright, while the cries of the wounded and those who were being scalded to death in the ruins mingled with the hissing of the escaping steam.

As soon as it was possible to approach the ruins without being scalded men went to work to get out the killed and injured. The list of the killed includes the engineers of both trains, the mail agent and fireman of the accommodation train, the Civil Engineer of the Camden and Atlantic Road, the conductor of the excursion train, a brakeman, and a Sunday-school scholar, a boy 10 years old, who, crushed and lacerated, lived until 5 o’clock this evening. The first man taken from the ruins was Express Agent John Rosenbaum, of the accommodation train. He presented a shocking appearance, being terribly cut about the head. He is still alive, but may die, as besides the cuts he is badly injured. The back fireman, Nicholas Barber, of the accommodation train, was next taken out. He was dead. His entrails protruded from his body, and he was otherwise mangled. Fireman Louis McLain was then picked up living, but badly scalded and gashed about the face and head. Mail Agent Winfield Hiles was with great difficulty gotten out. He was lying dead under the débris, and it was some time before he was discovered. Attention was attracted to him by a faint cry, “I am here.” He was terribly injured internally and died in a short time. Of the excursionists only one was fatally hurt. This was little Willie Caskey, aged 10, who has since died. His brother John, aged 12, is injured about the face, but not dangerously. Mr. Frank Fenton, the civil engineer of the road, was also the Superintendent of the Second Presbyterian School. He was taken out dead after about two hours’ work mangled in a terrible manner. His daughter was on the train. Immediately after the accident she began to search for her father, but was told that he was safe and had gone ahead to flag the trains. She then walked to Haddonfield. After she had gone her father was taken out of the ruins, his head almost flattened where it had been crushed. Conductor Albert Smith and the brakeman, Gustavus Edwards, of the Lakeside train, were taken out dead. Smith was counting his tickets in the front car. It was nearly an hour and a half after the accident before medical assistance arrived.

The dead were all brought to Camden, where the Coroner began an inquest to-night. The injured were removed to their homes. The following is the list of the dead:

GEORGE BAXTER, engineer, Lakeside train; aged 35. He leaves a widow and four children residing in Camden.

NICHOLAS BARBER, aged 34; fireman on the accommodation train.

WILLIE CASKEY, aged 10; residence, No. 415 Senate-street, Camden; head crushed; died at his home at 5 o’clock.

FRANK FENTON, surveyor of the road, aged 46, residence, No. 334 Benson-street, Camden; leaves a widow and family.

GUSTAVAS EDWARDS, aged 27, brakeman on excursion train, leaves a widow and four small children, living at Milford, N. J.

W. SCOTT HILES, mail agent of the accommodation train; aged 35, residence, No. 34 Virginia-avenue, Camden; leaves a widow.

WESLEY PALMER, engineer of the accomodation train, aged 52; leaves a widow and three children, residing in Atlantic City.

ALBERT SMITH, conductor of Lakeside train, aged 30; leaves a widow and four children, living on Vine street, Camden.

The injured are as follows:

HENRY DIETZ, special officer, residing at No. 262 Chestnut-street, Camden; scalded and hip broken.

LEONARD BAUSH, residing at No. 2,241 Germantown Road, Philadelphia; back hurt and badly scalded about face and body.

FRANK McCORMICK, No. 1,134 Cooper-street, Camden, an excursionist; left leg broken and scalded about body.

JOHN CASKEY, aged 12, of No. 415 Senate-street, Camden; injured about the face.

JOHN ROSENBAUM, express agent, badly injured about the back and head; residence, Atlantic City.

ALBERT GLENN, conductor, residence at Atlantic City; ribs broken and internally injured.

LOUIS McLAIN, fireman, severely injured about the head.

JOHN LAYRE, brakeman; injured severely.

CORA MAY LIPPINCOTT, aged 12, No. 804 Broadway, Camden, and her brother Eugene, aged 16; legs hurt.

JOSEPH A. SEFFARLEN, of the firm of Seffarlen & Fritz, at No. 240 North Third-street, Philadelphia; injured about the shoulder.

A number of others were hurt, but not seriously. Coming from the scene of the disaster in the special train the first to run over the fatal spot and resume the traffic of the road was Superintendent Bannard, of the Camden and Atlantic Road. The crushed and mangled body of Engineer Palmer lay in the baggage car covered with two crates. “The management of the road is clear of blame from this disaster,” said Mr. Bannard. “The orders dispatched by myself were plain and explicit, directing both trains to stop at Ashland and there pass each other. The Atlantic City accommodation train did not obey that order. Why it did not I cannot imagine. There is no doubt the order was given to both Conductor Glenn and Engineer Palmer. I have in my possession a receipt for that order bearing both their signatures. Palmer was the oldest engineer on the road, and was known to be trustworthy and cautious. Conductor Glenn has the same honorable record.”

Conductor Glenn, who was one of the injured, was seen by a reporter lying on a bunch of cushions. He covered his face with his hand, and spoke very reluctantly, and evidently with painful effort. “I rang the bell to stop twice,” he moaned, “I knew we had to stop off at Ashland, and so did Palmer, and when he didn’t pull up I did my best to stop the train.”

Samuel Archer, a Camden member of the wrecking crew engaged in clearing the track, was fatally injured by a singular accident late this afternoon. The wrecked engines and baggage cars were piled up on the track. In clearing it away a hawser was attached to one of the wrecked engines, while the other end was fastened to a locomotive on the track. When the word was given the locomotive moved away at a rapid rate. The slack hawser snapped and in doing so hurled into the air a great mass of broken iron. One of these flying pieces struck Archer, who was standing several feet away, in the back of the head. A boy who was standing between Archer and the wreck dodged the missile which brought Archer down as though he had been struck by a cannon ball. He was picked up, and it was found that his skull had been crushed in. His brains were oozing out. He was brought to Camden and is still alive, but will die.

Homes and Investments for Sale

Camden Post —

Homes and Investments for Sale - Camden Post, February 26, 1888

HOMES AND INVESTMENTS for sale.—Elegant new 6-room, bath room and summer kitchen houses, on Baring st. bet. Chestnut st. and Kaighn ave., being only 6 or 7 minutes walk from South street ferry, in one of the highest locations in Camden; Price $1,600; hot and cold water, gas, bath, range, cemented cellars, brick coal bins, Hopper water closets, individual and sanitary underdrainage, ventilation flews, all outside walls furred, papered, street and back driveway paved with asphalt blocks. Can be seen week-day or Sunday by applying 5[?]1 Kaighn ave. 13-0 WILSON ERNST, Builder

5 Men Seized in Raid Held for Grand Jury

Camden Courier-Post —

5 Men Seized in Raid Held for Grand Jury - Camden Courier-Post, January 30, 1938

Five men who were arrested by police in a raid Wednesday on an alleged horse-race gambling establishment at 322 Kaighn avenue, were held in $1000 bail each for the grand jury when they pleaded not guilty and waived police court hearings yesterday.

The defendants gave their names as Morris Goldstein, 32, of the Kaighn avenue address; Samuel Goldstein, 59, of 419 Chestnut street; William Talarico, 45, of 202 Chestnut street; Frank Gour, 41, of 249 Kaighn avenue, and Herbert Gilbrith, 31, of Lindenwold.

Morris Goldstein was charged with being the proprietor of the alleged betting establishment and the others with being frequenters of a disorderly house. John L. Morrissey represented all but Gilbrith.

Carlton W. Rowand, attorney for Gilbrith, declared his client was an insurance agent and was in the establishment to collect premiums when the raid occurred.

Klostermans Identified as Numbers Kings by 5 Witnesses

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Klostermans Identified as Numbers Kings by 5 Witnesses - Camden Courier-Post, March 20, 1935 Klostermans Identified as Numbers Kings by 5 Witnesses - Camden Courier-Post, March 20, 1935

Storekeeper Says His Place Was Used as ‘Drop’ for Gaming Slips

5 CONVICTS RECALLED FROM STATE PRISON

Five witnesses in Criminal Court yesterday placed their fingers on the Klosterman brothers, Joseph and Fred, as Camden numbers “barons,” as they went on trial on 12 counts charging them with operating a lottery.

Each of the witnesses admitted under direct examination by Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando they had been in the employ of the Klostermans at two of the three establishments they are alleged to have maintained.

John Frenia, 57, proprietor of a delicatessen store at 1413 Mt. Ephraim avenue, testified he worked for the Klostermans at the Young Republicans Seventh Ward Club, 1411 Mt. Ephraim avenue. He said the Klostermans used the club as a headquarters for their numbers bank. He further admitted his store was used as a numbers “drop” for the Klostermans and that packages of numbers were left at his store daily by “pick up” men and called for by either Fred or Joseph Klosterman. His wife, Pauline, corroborated his testimony.

Chester Topolski, 25, of 1230 Dayton street, testified he was employed as a janitor at the club and received money from the bank operators to be turned over to “pick up” to pay off winners.

Tells of Numbers Party

Another witness, Albert Magee, 45, colored, of Davistown near Westmont, told of a party which Fred Klosterman “threw for his ‘numbers’ writers at a Black Horse pike roadhouse. It was strictly a formal affair, Magee testified, and he was introduced to Fred Klosterman as “one of his numbers writers.”

John Szalanski, 30, of 1188 Chestnut street, another witness testified he was employed by the Klostermans as a “pickup” man in the number business for three years. He worked for them until a few days after they were acquitted January 17 last in Criminal Court here of 30 joint “numbers” indictments.

The court adjourned at 4.03 p. m. until 10 a. m. today after Mrs. Frenia finished her testimony.

Seated in the court room near the exit to the county jail were five numbers writers, who suddenly lost their memory at the first trial of the Klostermans in January and were resentenced to serve from two to three years in state prison. They were Crawford Smith, 53, of 702 Carman street; Thomas Kirk, of 935 Carpenter street; Walter Hart, 28, of 1245 Thurman street; Andrew Pointkowski, 1475 South Ninth street, and Arthur Woodridge, 40, of 7910 Park avenue, Pennsauken. They were returned from Trenton for the trial and probably will be called by the state this morning.

It was indicated last night by the prosecutor that these men are willing to talk.

Szalanski further testified he saw both Klosterman brothers in the Young Men’s Seventh Ward Republican Club and at a taproom called the Chez La Joy, 1050 Mechanic street. The state charges the taproom and another establishment at 1051 Mechanic street were used by the Klostermans as headquarters for their illegal “numbers” racket.

Passed Bags of Slips

Frenia asserted that both Fred and Joseph Klosterman came into his store with bags containing “numbers” slips.

“I would pass them over to Leon Dabrowski, who worked in the Republican Club or to a man called “Sparrow” or another known to me only as ‘Peaches’,” Frenia testified.

Frenia told Prosecutor Orlando under direct examination that he could look from his second floor window directly into the second floor room of the Republican Club which is spearated [sic] by a five-foot alley:

“I could see men working over adding machines computing the daily play of the ‘numbers’ game,” Frenia testified.

“One one [sic] occasion the adding machines were passed from the Republican Club across the alley into my second story room.”

The witness said he was formerly employed by the Klostermans in their saloon business.

He further declared he received “numbers” slips from the Klostermans before and after their first trial in Criminal Court which resulted in acquittal because of lack of evidence produced by the state.

Szalanski further declared that he saw both Klosterman brothers in the Young Men’s Seventh Ward Republican Club at 1411 Mt. Ephraim avenue and at a taproom called the Chez LaJoy at 1050 Mechanic street, which the state alleges were two of the three headquarters of the “numbers” bank operated by the Klostermans.

Tells of ‘Counting Room’

“I saw both Fred and Joe Klosterman at the Republican Club last Summer in rooms on the second floor in which there were five adding machines for computing the daily ‘numbers’ play,” testified Szalanski.

“On one occasion when one of the ‘numbers’ slips which I picked up, hit the daily number, Fred Klosterman paid me $500 to distribute to the writers who then gave it to the winners.”

The Klostermans, represented by Carl Kisselman, are on trial on 12 joint indictments charging the operation of a “numbers” lottery. The true bills allege the brothers “unlawfully did keep a place with the intent that persons might resort thereto for the purpose of gambling at so-called game of numbers.”

The indictments further charged the political club was used for unlawful lottery purposes between September 22, 1934, and January 31, 1935; that the taproom, Chez LaJoy and a dwelling at 1051 Mechanic street was so used between March 1, 1933, and July 31, 1934.

Szalanski, the first witness to definitely hook up the Klostermans with the “numbers” racket in Camden, said that he was employed by the brothers after a conference in a saloon at Mechanic and Liberty streets.

“I told the Klostermans I had no car and they advanced me $100 to buy an automobile,” said the witness.

When the witness said he continued to work for the Klostermans as a “pickup man” during and after the first trial, which resulted in the court directing a verdict of acquittal because of lack of evidence, Judge Neutze questioned him:

“Do you mean to say that you turned money over to the Klostermans at the Republican Club after their last trial?”

“Yes,” the witness replied.

Denies Intimidation

Szalanski admitted he was arrested two weeks ago in Philadelphia on “numbers” charges and is at liberty under bail.

Cross-examination of the witness by Kisselman failed to move Szalanski.

“Didn’t the prosecutor’s office try to intimidate you into testifying here?” asked Kisselman. “Didn’t they tell you what happened to other ‘numbers’ witnesses when the prosecutor’s office deemed their testimony was not satisfactory?”

The witness denied he had been intimidated or threatened into testifying.

“I know what is going on—I read the newspapers,” he asserted.

Szalanski corroborated statements of Topolski, as to the identity of persons seen about the club.

Szalanski was recalled to the stand when court reconvened after the noon recess. He testified he worked

Again on Trial

JOSEPH KLOSTERMAN

FRED KLOSTERMAN

Brothers, who were identified yesterday by former employes of Camden numbers operators.

as an “extra” at the Seventh Ward Republican Club for $1 a day.

“Who gave you to understand that you were to take $1 from the money you received in the numbers business?” Orlando asked.

After giving several evasive answers, Szalanski finally admitted that Fred Klosterman had told him he was entitled to $1 a day for his labor.

Puts Finger on “Joe”

Magee was the third witness called at the afternoon session.

Q. What is your business? A. I am a “numbers writer.”

Q. How long were you in the business. A. Three years.

Q. What district did you cover? A. I covered Blenheim, Hilltop and surrounding territory.

Q. How much did you take in a day from your collections last year? A. Oh, about $20 a day.

Q. To whom did you turn over this money? A. I turned it over to a man named George Smith.

Q. What percentage of the proceeds were you paid? A. I got 25 percent.

Q. In December, 1934, you had some differences with the pickup man over your total sheet and a shortage? What did you do about this? A. I went to a saloon on Mt. Ephraim avenue in Camden and asked for the Klosterman brothers.

Q. Did you see either of the Klosterman brothers and if so, which one?

At this point, Prosecutor Orlando asked the witness to point to either one of the two brothers and asked them both to stand up which they did.

“That’s the one there—in the blue suit,” said the witness pointing to Joe Klosterman.

Q. Did you ever meet Fred—the man besides him—his brother? A. Yes, I met him on the Black Horse pike in the Summer of 1934.

Party for Writers

Q. What was the occasion of that meeting? A. Well, it was at Charley Lutz’s place—that’s a roadhouse.

Q. What were you doing there? A. Well, it was a party to the “numbers” writers and we were all there for a good time.

Q. Well how did you happen to meet Fred Klosterman? A. Well, somebody took me up and introduced me to him and said I was one of the boys—one of his “numbers” writers.

Q. And then what happened? A. Well, Fred shook hands with me, turned around at the bar and ordered beer for the house.

At this juncture the witness was examined by the prosecutor as to his reasons for going to the Mt. Ephraim avenue saloon and he repeated his testimony that it was because of a shortage in his “numbers” slips account.

“Joe Klosterman treated me very nice and he said he would fix the thing up for me and I wouldn’t have any more trouble with my total sheets,” Magee said.

“After I saw him I didn’t have any more trouble,” the witness added.

Through a Polish interpreter, Frenia testified under direct examination that he had worked for Fred Klosterman in the latter’s saloon on Mt. Ephraim avenue in December, 1933. He also testified that previously Joe Klosterman employed him in another saloon at Green and Mechanic streets.

“What would you do with the numbers slips when you received them in your store and from whom did you receive them?” Orlando asked.

“Sometimes I received slips from Leon Dabrowski and from Fred Klosterman and his brother Joe only once or twice.”

Orlando then directed five or six men to stand up in the courtroom. He asked Frenia to point out any of those standing among the men who delivered slips at his store. Among those identified by the witness were Walter Hart, Kirk, Piontkowski and Szalanski, who had previously testified.

Saw Counting in Club

Q. How near was the rear of your store to the Seventh Ward Republican club? A. It was only about five feet across an alley.

Q. Could you see into the club from the second floor of your store? A. Yes. I could see into the second story window of the club.

Q. Did you ever look across there, and if so, what did you see? A. I saw Leon Dabrowski, “Sparrow” and “Peaches” counting out slips on adding machines.

Q. Were those machines ever moved across to your house? A. Yes.

Q. How were they moved across this alley to you? A. They were just lifted across and I took them in with my hand. It was only about five feet distance.

Q. Had you previously discussed moving these machines with either of the Klosterman brothers? If so, what was the reason? A. Sometime in November of 1934 I talked it over with Fred Klosterman and the only thing he told me was that the machines were needed.

Q. When these men brought “numbers” slips to your store how did you receive them? A. Sometimes I received them in paper bags and sometimes I received them on paper. Fred Klosterman told me it was O.K. to turn over the slips to Leon Dabrowski. I also received slips from Fred Kolsterman [sic] and Joe Klosterman once to my place.

Q. Did you receive slips at your store before and after the last trial of the Klosterman brothers on January 17? Answer yes or no. A. Yes.

Frenia, in answer to a direct question of the prosecutor as to when was the last time he had an adding machine in his store or home, said it was three days before he was arrested on “numbers” charges.

He also testified he received $10 a week for about four months for “receiving numbers” in his delicatessen store. He said he was told by Fred Klosterman he would get that amount each week and that the money was paid to him each week by Dabrowski.

Gives Confused Testimony

The last $10 he received, Frenia testified, was paid to him in January of this year. For this money, Frenia asserted, he was to “take the slips and help around the club.”

He said that on the second floor of the Republican club, were tables and chairs and the money they brought in, but there were no adding machines there. In earlier testimony, Frenia testified he had adding machines in his home which had been passed over a second-story window from the clubhouse.

Under cross-examination by Kisselman, Frenia gave confusing and contradictory testimony as to whether or not Joe Klosterman had received or taken any of the “numbers” slips from his store. Finally, he declared Joe Klosterman did take “numbers” slips from the store on one occasion.

Frenia denied that any county detectives sought to intimidate him in telling his story as Kisselman charged, by reminding him that other witnesses who told stories not satisfactory to the prosecutor’s office, were sentenced to prison terms of two to three years.

Knew of Punishments

Frenia said he knew that phase himself as he had read it in the newspapers. Prosecutor Orlando objected to Kisselman’s questioning along these lines, asserting it was unfair to infer that “something would happen to witnesses because of anything displeasing that they may say and the prosecutor might not agree with.”

“We are not responsible,” Orlando said, “for the condition of witnesses’ minds brought about by something over which we have no control.”

Kisselman was permitted by the court to ask the question, explaining that “whatever it is Mr. Kisselman is seeking to bring out, the jury would get later.”

“Do you know why these other witnesses got 2 to 3 years?” Kisselman asked.

“Yes, I know that because it was in the paper and because they were working in the ‘numbers’ business,” said the witness. “They got more than three months because they did not tell the truth.”

Mrs. Frenia, called as a state witness, testified both Fred and Joseph Klosterman came to their store for “numbers” slips.

She testified she gave the slips to Fred Klosterman five or ten times and that she gave the slips to Joseph Klosterman about five times before Christmas, 1934.

Asked to name who brought the slips to their store, the witness said Walter Hart, Arthur Woodridge, “Sparrow” and another man whose name she did not know.

Gave Klosterman Slips

She disclosed that Dabrowski would come into the store to collect the slips. “They started to bring the slips into the store around Christmas time and they stopped in January a couple of days before my husband was arrested,” the woman testified.

The witness said the slips were sometimes in a bag and on other occasions wrapped in a rubber band. She testified to delivering some of the slips to Fred Klosterman not wrapped up in a bag.

“Between five and seven people would bring the ‘numbers’ slips to the store,” Mrs. Frenia said.

Under questioning the woman said she was in the store when the adding machines were transferred from the club next door to her house. She asserted the men who brought the machines from the club to their house were Dabrowski and “Sparrow.”

Mrs. Frenia further testified that she could see from her second floor of the house, men adding numbers on the second floor of the clubhouse next door. She also said she saw both Fred and Joseph Klosterman on the second floor of the club but did not remember whether she saw them there when they were adding numbers.

“I saw Leon Dabrowski and “Sparrow” in the clubhouse adding numbers,” she testified.

Testifies of Slips

Relating how she first came to pick up the “numbers” packages left in her store, she explained that Fred Klosterman told her that “if anyone brought a package there to take it.” That was about a month or two before Christmas, 1934, the woman declared.

Asked if she had a similar conversation with Joseph Klosterman, she said she did not.

She testified the last time Fred Klosterman was in the store to pick-up “numbers” slips was in December before Christmas. Joseph Klosterman was in the store also before Christmas which was the last time she saw him, Mrs. Frenia testified.

Under cross examination, Mrs. Frenia said she never played the “numbers” or banked or sold “numbers” slips. She testified her husband was not in the store when Joseph Klosterman came in and she knew the packages contained “numbers” slips because she saw them.

Asked how she would know they were “numbers” slips if she did not play them, the woman said “they asked for them.”

Mrs. Frenia was asked if she did not know it was against the law to take the “numbers” slips. She said “Yes, I did, but I took them because my husband worked for them at the club.”

“How often did you see what was going on in the second floor of the clubhouse from your home?”

“About twice a week—only when I looked over there.”

Exposes Brothers

Testimony of John Szalanski:

Q. Did you ever turn over numbers to Fred and Joe Klosterman at the Young Men’s Seventh Ward Republican Club? A. Yes.

Q. What were you in the business? A. I was a pickup man for about three years.

Q. When did you first start in the numbers business with Klosterman? A. I can’t tell exactly. I would say about three years ago.

The witness then identified each defendant from the witness stand.

Q. Before you started with them, with whom did you do business? A. With Griffith, of Haddon Heights or Haddonfield.

Q. Why did you go to Klosterman? A. I went with them because I made no money out of Griffith.

Q. Whom did you first see at the Klostermans? A. I saw Fred. I had no car, and they gave me $100 to get one. I talked it over with Fred. They gave me a $100 check at the saloon on Liberty street where I saw both Fred and Joe and I bought with it a Chrysler coupe.

Dealt With ‘Fred’

Q. With whom did you do your business? A. With Fred. I handed him the slips. I would turn the slips over to Fred at Mechanic and Green streets. That was before they moved to the Young Men’s Seventh Ward Republican Club.

Q. Did you turn the slips over to Fred or to Joe at the club? A. To either of them.

Q. To either or both? A. Yes. If I was late I would turn them over sometimes to Leon Dabrowski or to someone else in the office. That would be about once a month, or sometimes once or twice a week. I would turn them over at the club better than a year.

Q. Would you ever turn them over at Fred’s home? A. Yes.

Q. How long have you known Leon? A. About six years. He is supposed to be a brother-in-law of Fred.

Q. What was your daily average in the money you delivered from pickups? A. About $100 a day. I would get 5 percent. I would turn the money over to Leon, and I have turned it over to Fred already a few times at the Young Men’s Seventh Ward Republican Club.

Trial Failed to Halt Them

Q. You turned money like that right after the trial this year? Before the witness could answer, Judge Neutze interrupted to ask: “Do you mean to say that you turned money over to them right after the trial?” The witness answered, “Yes.”

Prosecutor Orlando then asked the witness whether he could identify Frenia or Mrs. Frenia. He identified both as the ones who conducted a delicatessen store next to the club. He testified that he would turn the slips in to John Frenia every day for a few months up to last Christmas.

Q. Why did you turn them in at Frenia’s place instead of at the Seventh Ward club? A. Fred or Leon told me to turn them in there instead of at the club.

Q. Where did you turn in the money? A. I turned it in to the club, upstairs on the second floor.

Asked by the prosecutor to describe the second floor, the witness said it contained rooms much like the second floor of a home, and in one of the rooms was a table at which Leon sat. There were four or five adding machines, and numbers slips in the room.

Q. Did you ever see Joe and Fred Klosterman on the second floor? A. Yes, about once a week.

Q. When do you recall seeing Joe there, in particular? A. There was once last Summer in the afternoon, between 2 and 5.

Q. Who else was there? A. There was Leon Dabrowski, Andrew Piontkowski, who were adding up slips; myself and Fred or Joe, whoever came in.

Tells of Getting Money

Q. On the hits, who would deliver the money? A. I delivered the money.

Q. From whom would you receive the money? A. Sometimes from Fred, if there was a big hit and the people won a lot of money. If it was not such a big hit, I would receive the money from Leon.

Q. Did any of the players make large hits? A. Yes. Fifty cents and a dollar. That means if they hit a dollar it would mean $500, and Freddy or Leon would give me that money.

At this point, the voice of the witness was almost inaudible, and the prosecutor requested him to speak out loudly and clearly. Orlando next asked the witness whether he had any difficulty before he quit the Klostermans. He answered that he had, because he had borrowed $50, and Fred had told him that if he made any other loans, he was to know about it. Fred also told him, he said, to be a “good boy” while he was away.

In the back room of the Chez La Joy, he said, he received the full amount of a big hit. At the time there was there with him, Fred Klosterman, Leon and a man called “Flori.”

“At this time,” the witness said, “Fred ordered Leon to give me the full amount.”

Gave Brothers Slips

Q. To whom did you give the money? A. I gave it to a fellow I knew as ‘Bill’ on the East Side.

Q. Did you give him all of the money? A. No.

Q. Did you take any of it out for yourself, for commission? A. No.

Q. How much did you give him? A. I gave him between $400 and $500. He was the writer.

Q. Did you ever deliver slips to Fred or Joe Klosterman at the Chez La Joy? A. Yes, whoever was around.

Q. When, in particular? A. Well, on one occasion last summer I handed them to Joe, and at other times, I also handed them to Fred in the summer. I would say about a half dozen times in the past year.

The witness testified he delivered slips to Leon at the Chez La Joy but that he never delivered slips to Mrs. Frenia, but he did to her husband for about two months. He said he gave the slips to Frenia in a paper bag. He also testified that he knows a man by the name of “Peaches,” and that he saw him at the Republican club, turning in numbers.

He also turned in slips to Andrew Pointkowski, he said.

Orlando Overruled

“I also saw Walter Hart turning in numbers at the club and the store, as did Tom Kirk,” the witness testified.

That ended the direct examination. On cross-examination by Kisselman, the witness said that he first told the prosecutor what he knew about a month ago.

Q. Did the prosecutor come after you? A. Yes. They called me on the phone and told me to come to the prosecutor’s office.

Q. Are you charged with anything here in connection with this case? A. No.

Q. Did they tell you there were witnesses in jail; that these other fellows were in jail? A. I knew it.

Q. Did Mr. Doran, chief of detectives, tell you that because the previous testimony of these witnesses was unsuitable, their sentences were increased? Prosecutor Orlando objected; to which Kisselman replied:

“It seems that we have a right to show intimidation.”

“I can’t see the relevancy of such testimony,” replied Orlando.

Judge Neutze allowed the question and the witness answered:

“I knew it because I read it in the newspapers.”

Asked why he appeared as a witness, whether because he was a public-spirited citizen and wanted to tell the truth, he said that was the reason. He admitted later under cross-examination, that he was arrested in Philadelphia because he was in the numbers business.

Parries Cross-Jabs

Q. You come here and profess to be a public-spirited citizen, yet you were arrested after what you told the prosecutor in connection with the case? A. Yes.

Q. When did you last see Fred in connection with the numbers business? A. On a Saturday after the trial. (The date of the trial was January 17, 1935.)

Q. Did you know that Fred was in the hospital? And did you do the numbers business with him when he was in the hospital? As a matter of fact, didn’t Fred go away the day after the trial? A. He went away on a Saturday, and I did business in the meanwhile with Leon. I would see Joe around.

Q. Did you see him every day before the trial? A. Yes, I would say about every day.

Q. Do you remember seeing him after the trial? A. I don’t remember seeing him after the trial.

Luncheon recess was declared. The court warned the jury not to discuss the case with anyone on the outside.

Tells of Transfer

Topolski, who testified he was employed as a janitor at the clubhouse by Fred Klosterman but paid by a man named Leon Dabrowski, said he often saw Dabrowski, Charlie Smith, Walter Hart, Andrew Piontkowski, Crawford Smith, “Gassy” and “Peaches” about the place.

Topolski said he also was employed as “pickup man” in the “numbers” business and that he took the slips and money to the delicatessen store of John Frenia next door to the Republican club. Dabrowski, according to the witness would then gather the slips and receive the money personally from Topolski.

Jury Quickly Chosen

It required only 45 minutes to select the jury to try the Klostermans. The state used seven challenges and the defense ten.

The courtroom which was slow to fill up at the opening of the trial, was crowded by the time the jury had been selected and the prosecutor made his opening.

Topolski, who said he was a leather worker before engaging in the “numbers” business, was the first witness called by the state.

“I was a pick-up man in the numbers game,” Topolski replied in answer to a question by Prosecutor Orlando. “I used to meet a fellow on the corner known as Charles Stewart. He gave me number slips and books which I took to the delicatessen store of John Frenia.

“Do you know Fred and Joseph Klosterman, the defendants on trial here?” the prosecutor asked.

“Yes I met them several times. I saw Fred Klosterman come into the club several times but I never saw Joe there.

The witness identified the two Klostermans seated at the defense counsel table. Questioned by Prosecutor Orlando as to whether he did any “numbers” business with either defendant, Topolski said, “I never did any business with either of them.”

“No, I Didn’t”

“Did you ever deliver any ‘numbers’ books or ‘numbers’ slips to a tap room called the Chez LaJoy at 1050 Mechanic street?” he was asked.

“No. I didn’t.”

That address as well as the Republican club are alleged by the state to have used together with a house at 1051 Mechanic street, as headquarters for the operations of the “numbers” business of the Klosterman brothers.

Names Three Men

“Did you ever deliver any “numbers” books to 1051 Mechanic street?”

“No, I did not,” answered the witness.

In connection with seeing the Klostermans, the witness said it was in the Republican Club that he met them, where both were members.

Questioned concerning his activities in the “numbers” business, Topolski said he started working as a “pickup” man sometime in June or July, 1934, and continued up to about three weeks before Christmas.

“How much business would you do?” he was asked.

“I would pick up anywhere from $40 to $50 daily. I would pick up from three different men.”

“Who were they?”

“Joe Miller, Charles Smith and John Jankowski.”

Questioned further, Topolski said he made arrangements to leave the slips at Frenia’s store for Leon Dabrowski, who he identified as “the guy who got me the job.” He testified he met Dabrowski in Chez LaJoy in June of last year.

‘Sort of Grab Bag’

“I would just hand Frenia the bag which had the slips in. I don’t think he knew what was in the bag,” Topolski testified.

“Sort of a prize bag, eh,” broke in Judge Neutze and the courtroom tittered in laughter.

Hired by Klosterman

“Who did you give the money to which you collected?” Prosecutor Orlando asked.

“To Leon Dabrowski.”

“Did you ever see Fred or Joe Klosterman at Frenia’s store?”

“No.”

The witness then said he did see them at the Republican Club where he had been engaged last July as a janitor to clean up the place.

“Fred Klosterman hired me but Leon Dabrowski paid me,” Topolski said. “The first couple of weeks I was paid $3 a week but then they raised me to $6 a week.”

Under grilling he said he did not think it was strange that Fred Klosterman gave him the job and Dabrowski paid him.

“Did you ever see any adding machines on the second floor of the club?” Prosecutor Orlando asked.

“No,” was the answer.

The witness then testified he cleaned up newspapers, slips of papers and long pieces of tape paper which were blank. He further testified he would see Dabrowski at the club in the evenings and also about when he was cleaning up.

Got 5 Percent Fee

Topolski said he was to receive 5 percent of the $40 or $50 of “numbers” playing which he collected daily. He said he deducted it from the money he turned in. Asked by Prosecutor Orlando to tell who appeared around the club when he was there, the witness said:

“Well there was “Gassy,” Charlie Smith, “Peaches,” Walter Hart, Andrew Piontkowski, Crawford Smith . . . and I also saw Fred Klosterman walk in and out but he never stayed long.”

Frenia was called to the front of the courtroom by the prosecutor and Topolski identified him as the man with whom he left the bag of “numbers” slips daily. The prosecutor then called Frenia’s wife and Topolski identified her but said he never left any “numbers” slips with her.

“Did any of the slips which you picked up ever hit?” the prosecutor asked.

“Yes, there were several hits,” said the witness. “On one hit I received $15 which I gave to the “numbers” writers to distribute to the winners. They went mostly to Charles Stewart.”

Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All

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Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928 Hurley Based Success in Life and in Business on Square Deal to All - Camden Courier-Post, April 23, 1928

By BEN COURTER

Nearly two score years ago an earnest young man called together a handful of employees in a small store at Fifth and Pine streets.

“Boys, see that door?” he said to them.

“Well, if by any chance I should be called upon to resort to unscrupulous methods in the conduct of this business that door will be closed and this enterprise will end. Square dealing is to be the principle on which we will do business, square dealing to everybody.”

That young man was William Leonard Hurley, then but 27 years old and virile, visioning a great business which he purposed to develop. It was the pronouncement of what then was nothing less than an ideal, for it was in a period when there was a tendency to take advantage of the unsuspecting to sell inferior goods at exorbitant prices. Many operated under what was known in the trade as the “borax system,” which resulted in the public looking askance at installment buying for the home.

Based on that determination to cultivate public confidence in his own business, Hurley built slowly but securely, his small enterprise into “the big trustful store,” with branches in half a dozen cities.

It was a determination that made him a kindred spirit, in later years, with Theodore Roosevelt whose guest the Rough Rider was to become in the midst of a political campaign that stirred the country from coast to coast. It was the straight-forward characteristic that likewise prompted his subsequent activities in the interest of Camden, that was to be a factor in throwing off the provincial spirit and entering the civic stride so pronounced in the advent of the Camden bridge and the extension of Broadway. In both these he was a strenuous advocate of civic expansion, scientifically planned.

Hurley Not Born With a ‘Silver Spoon’

When Hurley was born in Chester county, Pa., 65 years ago, it was not with a “silver spoon in his mouth.” His father, William Hurley, was a railroad man, an honest, hard-working father, who, in times which were hard enough for the bread-winner, struggled to keep his family in the necessities of life.

The son, William, obtained the rudiments of education under great difficulties, for schools were scarce and far between in the sparse settlement where his boyhood was spent. It was a school of hard knocks, an environment that evidenced the difficult problem the poorer class had in obtaining the bare necessities of life. It was the experience of those early years that William L. Hurley never forgot, for afterward, when success had come, he never was deaf to an appeal from those “pulling hard against the stream.”

At the age of 12 he obtained his first job on a farm in his native Chester county. Farming in those days was hard, strenuous work, seemingly never ending labor to the boy, even then strong and possessing much of the splendid physique of later years.

“I worked from four in the morning until after dark,” Hurley once said, in a reminiscent way. “The farmer usually woke me in the morning by pounding his cane on the floor.

“My duties? Well, they included milking ten cows, feeding chickens and pigs, cleaning the horses, husking corn and doing odd chores. The farmer paid me $4 a month and board.

“In those days boys worked just as hard as grown folks. It was no cinch and when darkness came I couldn’t run fast enough to the farmhouse and to bed. I was dead tired and the bed brought supreme happiness to me. Sleeping was about the only fun I had.”

So the years went on with the hard work on the farm. The future held no great promise. The railroad was more alluring. Since his father was a railroader, young Hurley decided to try that field.

Railroading in 80’s No ‘Automatic’ Job

Back in the 80’s railroading was a far different proposition than it is now. There was none of the automatic brakes and couplings and numberless other inventions that have made it comparatively a safe job today. The old-fashioned coupling pin, for instance, was the abomination of the brakeman. What it did to Hurley he carried to his dying day in the loss of the end of one of his middle fingers.

Not only did he act as brakeman but also as fireman. As he stoked the pulsing engine he dreamed of the day when he might take the throttle. It seemed a wonderful career then, but fate had other things in store for him. He sensed it when he concluded to better his wage of $1.[?]0 a day and get “something on the side.” That was by selling sewing machines at night, often after he had worked hard on drilling freights or stoking the engine through the day.

But this selling of sewing machines impressed young Hurley that perhaps after all there was something else in life other than guiding a great locomotive over the rails. At any rate he concluded to try it out and this in 1888, the year of the “great Blizzard” in this section, he obtained a job with Edward Gately & Co. in Philadelphia as canvasser. It was not long before he had two assistants who acted as collectors, one of whom, Harry F. Jones, was to become his partner in the Atlantic City store many years later.

Gately was a wealthy man who had made his money mostly in the installment business, one who ever had an eye open for the promising young men in his organization. It was his custom to give them a chance and take them into partnership, opening stores in various cities. Young Hurley was one of these promising young men. In 1890 the business of Gately & Hurley was started. To be exact it was on February 1 of that year that a small store was opened, the corner store under old Wildey Hall at Fifth and Pine streets. It was there that he was inspired to tell his then small force of his square dealing policy.

Worked Long Hours to Make Store Success

Young Hurley worked like a Trojan. None in the ranks put in longer hours than he, sometimes 18 or 20 before he was willing to call it a day.

Not only did he direct his force in garnering business, but he went out on the street, often with rugs across his shoulders, to obtain patronage. Many recall the stalwart, earnest young man and his breezy manner which seldom failed to bring result.

Nor was Hurley, in the flush of subsequent success, averse to recalling those strenuous days, usually with a chuckle and remembrance of old timers who had stood staunch and strong with his organization through the intervening years.

Four years later the business had grown to such proportions that he concluded another location was needed. That was after all the stores under Wildey Hall had been occupied. In 1894 the Gately & Hurley store was opened at Broadway and Pine streets. It was then 33 by 90 feet.

When Hurley impressed Gately with the necessity for expanding and having a real store he prepared plans for a four-story structure. Camden then was filled with the “can’t be dones.” Toone & Hollinshed at Broadway and Kaighn avenue was the biggest place on that thoroughfare. Mrs. Varney’s place was on Kaighn avenue, the store of E. V. Story at Sycamore street, Hughes Brothers at Walnut street, Fuhrman Brothers at Chestnut and a few notion places here and there. But the Hurley enterprise seemed so outlandish that one day as George Leathwhite, then Camden’s leading plumber, was looking over the building operation a prominent business man of the period asked.

“Who is the damn fool building this place?”

Nor was he mollified in the least when informed it was “Bill” Hurley. It was regarded altogether a foolhardy undertaking, one that would spell certain disaster. It was pointed out there was nothing just like it on Broadway and that there was nothing to warrant such an outlay.

As a matter of fact that pessimistic note eventually reached Gately. He had some misgivings and Hurley’s four-story building was kept down to three. Just two months after the store had been finished it was necessary to find warehousing room by renting the old bakery of William Kairer at Line and West street. Incidentally, it may be of interest to recall it was Kairer the baker, who had been shot and killed by a burglar in 1893. Theodore Lambert was hanged in the old county jail for that murder.

In 1900 Hurley bought the Gately interests, giving him exclusive ownership, and the business continued to grow making more additions necessary. The old Field properties, two and a half story bricks, were bought, torn down and the store extended.

In 1903 a store was established at Wilkes-Barre with Daniel Loughran as Hurley’s partner. Three years later Henry J. Tobin was made his partner in another store at Trenton. Then in 1912 John J. Powell was commissioned to open the Hurley-Powell store at Wilmington. Harry F. Jones, Hurley’s collector in the very early days opened the Hurley-Jones store at Atlantic City in 1915. Five years later another Hurley store started business at Bridgeton. And in 1923 the home store was remodeled and in the meantime, old Turner Hall, where many a gay night was had by the old timers in masked balls and other festivities, was converted into a warehouse with other structures doing like service. Hurley has long since been recognized as one of South Jersey’s merchant princes.

Roosevelt Given Support in Bull Moose Campaign

Although he never consented to leave the helm of his great business enterprises, save later in life when he spent part of the winters at Hilton Head or occasionally went abroad, Mr. Hurley found time to take an active interest in the affairs of Camden. He did not seek political preferment but for more than 30 years he sought the best that might come with [blacked out]n progressive government. He ever desired to see Camden forge ahead in business in a civic way. Frequently he chafed over a tendency on the part of the political powers to let things drift along. He had no particular objection to the Republican organization as it was constituted under the late Senator David Baird, but he did believe with all possible sincerity that if the progressive spirit could be injected into it much would be accomplished, things that were left to very, very slow evolution.

It was therefore quite in keeping with that tendency that he aligned himself with the late Cooper B. Hatch in the late 90’s when the Committee of 100 was born with the Courier then under S. Conrad Ott as city editor being a potent factor in the victory. It was then that Hurley gave financial and moral aid to the movement with Hatch as the leader and with Lewis H. Moorman, [blacked out], C. Kramer and others many of whom have long since gone fostering the cause. [blacked out] its purpose perhaps although within a few years it had passed with the usual disintegration of independent movements.

When Colonel Roosevelt formed the Bull Moose party and became the Presidential candidate in 1912 with William H. Taft and Woodrow Wilson in the field, Mr. Hurley was an earnest active advocate of the Rough Rider. In fact he was one of the delegates to the Bull Moose convention that nominated Roosevelt.

In the midst of that truly hectic campaign when Wilson, Taft and Roosevelt visited Camden, Wilson’s meeting was enthusiastic enough to please any Democrat. Taft’s was a frost and hardly more than a fringe, mostly office holders greeted him, but Roosevelt’s was what the Colonel himself called a “rip snorter.”

Teddy Was Guest at Home of Hurley During Visit Here

Hurley was his host on that occasion, a hot summer night, itself suggestive of the extremely hot campaign. These meetings were held at the Third Regiment armory, no other building then being available. One may yet recall very vividly the entrance of the Colonel, Mr. Hurley and the Camden Bull Moose leaders. The great drill hall was literally jammed, with yelling enthusiasts even hanging from the top girders. Just as he arrived a terrific thunder storm broke loose, the reverberation, the vivid flashes lost in the roar of the crowd.

“Where’s your hat, Teddy?” someone yelled.

And the Colonel tossed his old black slouch hat in the ring while Hurley led the cheer that followed, a cheer that seemingly tested the strength of the expansive roof. Roosevelt had been a guest at the Hurley home at West Collingswood where the leaders, the rank and file of the Bull Moosers met him. It was one gala night and Mr. Hurley was in the zenith of his glory.

None was more disappointed when Colonel Roosevelt failed at the November election, for Mr. Hurley felt that the country needed the hero of San Juan Hill particularly at that time. He sincerely mourned the Colonel’s passing, but to the very last cherished his memory, regarding him as the Great American.

Backed Non-Partisan Move, Aided Opening of Broadway

As has been indicated, Mr. Hurley had no particular feeling against the Republican organization, but he was certain that Camden was on the threshold of big things and that there should be an awakening. There appeared to be no intention of getting out of the rut so far as the political powers were concerned and with the assurance of the bridge he regarded it necessary to be alive to the opportunities certain to come. There had been talk of certain outlets from the bridge which did not meet the situation in his judgment. For one thing, he was impressed with the extension of Broadway.

For more years than one might recall, Broadway had been Camden’s principal street. Many regarded it as the city’s most important business thoroughfare. Mr. Hurley early realized that to extend it to where the bridge plaza would eventually be located was a real civic essential, but the city administration did not consider the financial outlay that would be involved justified in the extension.

That was one of the factors that resulted in the Non-Partisan movement of 1922, of Mr. Hurley’s advocacy of its cause, of his financial and moral support. He was one of the leaders in the civic revolution that first brought the victory for commission form of government and later that ushered the Non-Partisan candidates into office.

It was the realization of a cherished dream when the new administration bought property that assured Broadway’s extension to the bridge plaza. It justified his prediction that it would be like giving a new blood stream to the city, for the Walt Whitman Hotel, the Wilson Building and others rapidly rising about Broadway and Cooper streets prove it beyond all doubt.

Camden Bridge Proposition Given Approval by Hurley

Mr. Hurley not only gave his every influence toward the Camden bridge proposition in the days when it was regarded more or less a joke, but he worked assiduously to crystalize [sic] sentiment so that the century-old dream would be a dream no longer. New Jersey did its part when Walter Edge was governor, but there was plenty of backing and filling on the part of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. There were many discouraging epochs, even after a joint commission had been created, but Mr. Hurley was among those who refused to give up hope. What was subsequently accomplished was due mainly to men of his faith, of his courage, of his energy.

After its completion the necessity for a second span was impressed upon him. Shortly after the Camden bridge was opened to the public he advocated another from Market street, Gloucester to Pattison avenue, Philadelphia. Since other sites have been suggested. A joint commission has been named to make preliminary surveys but has been at loggerheads over a proposal to build a span from Red Bank to League Island. Mr. Hurley regarded his suggestion as far more feasible and he supported it by arguments that were hard to answer.

Throughout his career Mr. Hurley had been an earnest advocate of co-operation among business interests of the city. For many years there was the Board of Trade rather an innocuous organization, usually attended by half a dozen men and voiceless so far as influence went. He concluded a rejuvenation was necessary, consented to act as president and speeded it up with the late Louis T. Derousse as secretary. Later Charles M. Curry held that position and until the present Chamber of Commerce was formed under a campaign directed by the American City Bureau. Mr. Hurley or his subordinates had given it every possible aid to make it a factor in the community.

Assessment Commissioner Was Only Political Post

Aside from his principal business, Mr. Hurley was associated for many years with the late William J. Lorigan in building homes. Their first extensive operation was the construction of two rows of dwellings in Princeton avenue. Others were constructed in various parts of Camden and the development of the district about Twenty-seventh and Federal streets was largely due to the firm. After the elder Lorigan’s death he was succeeded by his son, William H. Lorigan, who has been associated with Mr. Hurley.

While he sought no political honors, Mr. Hurley did once accept for a few years a position. It was during the Committee of 100 regime when he became a commissioner of assessment. He [?] served for many years as a delegate to the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention. He took a keen interest in that organization and in the work of actually having an inland waterway along the eastern seaboard. It is slowly developing with the possibility of becoming an actuality a few years hence, mainly through the effort of men of Mr. Hurley’s caliber.

When he came to Camden Mr. Hurley first resided on Stevens street, then at [?] Pine and from 1894 to 19[?]9 at 7[?]8 Broadway. In the latter year he bought the estate on White Horse pike at West Collingswood that had been used as a sanitarium. The building was virtually reconstructed, the grounds were laid out in beautiful shrubbery and there were already fine nut trees which made it a show place. He called it Dungarvan, after the county in Ireland where his father was born.

It was there at his palatial home, with the beautiful surroundings that Mr. Hurley delighted in acting the role of host, of gathering about him old friends and harking back to the times that were.

Unspoiled Good Will Befriended All in Need

Old friends cherish the memory of one outstanding characteristic of “Bill” Hurley. Increasing fortune never “spoiled” him. He remained democratic until the end, and those who had known him through the years called him “Bill” just as they had done in the days when he was forging ahead in spite of the “can’t-be-dones.”

Nor did he ever forget an old customer. It might be an old, old woman upon whom fortune had consistently refused to shine but who made her little purchases at his store. None was too lowly for him to give his personal attention under such circumstances. There was ever a real grip of the hand that spoke sincerity.

It was quite natural that he enjoyed hunting and fishing. For many years his summer home was at Sea Isle City, where his family went through the vacation period each year. There he never failed to go out to sea or to try his luck off the pier, usually with an old friend. Catching the piscatorial beauties, particularly a channel bass or a drum, was regarded with almost the same satisfaction as putting over a big business deal.

Over a dozen years ago he bought the island at Hilton Head, off the coast of South Carolina and 30 miles from Savannah. While he enjoyed all the comforts of civilization, the surroundings were kept in their primitive simplicity. Nothing delighted him more than taking an old friend along to the island estate and showing the guest the time of his life.

Men like Hurley do much that is unheralded to alleviate the suffering of the world. Creed or color meant nothing to him if aid were needed. What he gave in that respect no one knows. Those long associated with him declare it was sufficient to make happy a small army in adversity.

Aided Worthy Causes Regardless of Creeds

Charitable organizations, religious or otherwise, enjoyed his bounty. No one was aware of such aid unless it happened to be in a “campaign” to raise a specified sum. It was Hurley very often who started things going by way of a liberal contribution. It mattered not whether the cause was for Protestant, Catholic or Jew—just so it was worth while. When the vicious pogroms were sweeping Russia he was one of the most generous contributors to the Camden funds for the sufferers. In the flu epidemic of 1918 he was among the leaders who aided the stricken, who gave many a family a lift over rough places.

During the war he was active in every Liberty Loan drive, in every movement that aided ultimate victory. He was chairman of the Knights of Columbus drive, he was a potent factor in the United War Workers’ campaign, in the Red Cross and kindred movements. He took great interest in the boys who “went over there” for his own son, Jerome, was in the service.

Surely in glancing over Camden’s history in the past two-score years not an instance conducive to the city’s development may be cited without finding William L. Hurley’s name connected with it some way, some how. He was so much a part of its warp and woof that the civic fabric bears indelibly the impress of his personality.

Recluse Kills Self After Worry Over Age and Infirmities

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Recluse Kills Self After Worry Over Age and Infirmities - Camden Courier-Post, December 21, 1932

Daughter Discovers Body; Lived Alone 35 Years After Wife Died

WANTED TO DIE THERE

Apparently despondent because of his age and infirmities, Edward Babnew, 73, committed suicide by inhaling gas in the bedroom of his home at 294 Chestnut street. He had been dead several days when his body was discovered last night, Benjamin R. Denny said.

His body was found by a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Paul, of 223 Evergreen avenue, Woodynne [sic], when she came to visit him. He had been living alone since the death of his wife about 35 years ago and had refused the invitations of his children to live with them.

Mrs. Paul found the house dark and summoned Sergeant Frank Crawford and Detective Joseph Carpani, who broke open the back door. The odor of gas led them to a bedroom upstairs where they found Babnew lying on the bed, a rubber hose leading from his mouth to the gas jet. He had carefully tied the hose in such a manner that the flow would be uninterrupted. Atop a clock was a note giving Mrs. Paul’s name and address but containing no message. The clock had stopped at 7.07 o’clock.

According to Mrs. Paul her father often expressed the wish to die in his own home. Babnew is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Mary Wood, of 9502 Westfield avenue, Pennsauken, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stow, of Merchantville, and two sons, Raymond, of Gloucester Heights, and David, of 614 Pine street.

Wright Cox Dies in His 66th Year

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Wright Cox Dies in His 66th Year - Camden Courier-Post, November 15, 1926

Many Escapes Marked 40 Years as City Fireman and Policeman

Wright Cox, veteran fireman and policeman for over two score years, died in Homeopathic Hospital, early yesterday morning. He was in his 66th year. An invalid who heroically stuck to his post despite the protests of his superior officers, Cox was taken to the hospital from his home at 564 Mt. Vernon street, about a month ago. He was suffering from stomach trouble, aggravated by an attack of sciatic rheumatism. The end came unexpectedly early yesterday morning.

Shortly before three o’clock he called the nurse and Policeman “Joe” Keefe, convalescing in the ward, to his bedside and in a faint voice said: “Well, goodbye all, I’m going to leave you.” With those parting words he passed away.

The career of Wright Cox as a fireman and a policeman was a colorful one. He was appointed a fireman in the mid-1880’s. An expert horseman, he was for years driver for former Chiefs Robert Bender and Samuel S. Elfreth. He had many thrills as a fire fighter. At the big fire at the cork and licorice plants downtown 20 years ago, he was among the valiant firemen who were nearly blinded by the stifling fumes. He nearly forfeited his life at the Sixth Regiment Armory fire on March 16, 1906, in an heroic effort to save the three firemen who perished in that awful blaze. Baffled in his search by the blinding, strangling smoke, he and the late Ed Hartman escaped from the burning building by following a line of hose leading out into Mickle street.

On January 1st, 1908, Cox was appointed to the Police Department by Mayor Charles H. Ellis. He was assigned to duty in the Third ward, where among his important arrests were a gang of desperate yeggmen and safeblowers and a notorious gang of burglars who were terrorising Cooper street for an entire summer.

About seven years ago Cox was appointed sergeant of the Police Department, with headquarters at the Second District station house, Chestnut street near 6th. Last spring the mounted police unit was disbanded, and the horses sold at auction. His position as stable sergeant being thus ended he was appointed a special officer at City Hall park. He was filling that assignment when taken ill about a month ago.

A short time before he was stricken last month, the veteran of over 40 years’ service as fireman and policeman made application for retirement on pension, and favorable action was about to be taken on it when death intervened.

Cox is survived by a daughter and a brother, George Cox, pensioned Battalion Chief of the Fire Department, now of Wildwood. He was a son of the late George Cox, who for years was a driver for Andrew Lyons, marble yard proprietor.

Funeral arrangements are being arranged by the brother and daughter of the deceased. The flags at the police station houses where Cox served as an officer will droop at half mast for 30 days in honor of the dead patrolman, and an escort of policemen and firemen will attend the funeral.

The funeral of Policeman Cox will be held in the Schroeder Funeral Chapel at 538 Broadway, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Following services interment will be made in Bethel cemetery.

Youths Dazed by Rum; Police Probe Ordered

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Youths Dazed by Rum; Police Probe Ordered - Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1932

Two youths who were found in a semi-conscious condition as the result of drinking liquor, were held in $500 bail each yesterday by Judge Garfield Pancoast pending a police investigation.

They are George Burrell, 20, of 1208 Thurman street, and Dominick Ravieri, 17, of 325 Division street. They were arrested at Fourth and Chestnut streets by Police Lieut. Bakley. Bakley testified they were in such a stupor that it was necessary to take them to West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital where their stomachs were pumped.

The youths first declared they found the liquor, but after questioning by Judge Pancoast, admitted buying it in a South Camden speakeasy. They were held in bail for a further hearing next week. Pancoast ordered the police to learn where the youths obtained the liquor.

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Camden Political Jots

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Camden Political Jots - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 4, 1898

The Hebrew Republican Club held a ratification meeting at Fifth and Chestnut streets last night.

The Republican City Executive Committee met yesterday afternoon and completed arrangements for the election.

The Seventh ward Republicans held a public meeting last night in the A. M. E. Church, at Eighth and Sycamore streets.

The Committee of One Hundred held mass meetings last night at Maennerchor Hall, in the Ninth ward; Kayser’s Hall, in the First ward, and Newton Hall, in the Sixth ward.

Notice of Application

Camden Courier-Post —

Notice of Application - Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1961

Take notice that Florence Frankenstein, trading as Joe’s Little Click, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 245 Chestnut St., Camden, N. J.

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

(Signed)

FLORENCE FRANKENSTEIN,
320 Cranford Road
Delaware Twp., N. J.

($9.18)

Death Notice of Myrtle A. Burns

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Death Notice of Myrtle A. Burns - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 4, 1895

BURNS.—On June 1, 1895, Myrtle A., only child of William A. and Emma A. Burns, aged 11 months and 14 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, from the residence of her grandparents, No. 563 Chestnut street, Camden, N. J. Interment private.

Fire at Bzuszczach Shop

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Fire at Bzuszczach Shop - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23, 1905

•• At a fire which badly damaged the shop of S. Bzuszczach, 918 Chestnut street, Camden, several Poles had a narrow escape from being suffocated by smoke. Charles Regan and Albert Dimble went into the second story of the building and succeeded in getting eight men out of the building. The damage amounted to about $200.

Peddler Chased by Angry Mob

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Peddler Chased by Angry Mob - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 1899

A middle-aged peddler attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl named Johnson, at Tenth and Chestnut streets, yesterday. He was chased by an angry mob, bent on lynching him, but succeeded in keeping out of their reach.

Robert Booker

Camden Courier-Post —

Robert Booker - Camden Courier-Post, December 19, 1957

Robert Booker, 67, of 1126 Cooper st., died Tuesday in his home. He was born in Madison, Ark. and lived in Camden 22 years.

Surviving are his wife, Georgia; two sons, Mathew, of Philadelphia, and Edward, of Camden; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Everett, of Camden; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Howard, of Chicago, and Mrs. Florence Neeley and Mrs. Hattie Roberts, of Buffalo, N. Y., and three grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday at 11 a. m. in a funeral home at 743 Chestnut st. where friends may call Friday night. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Pennsauken.

Murderer Glad He Killed His Wife

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Samuel Vanstavern, in a Prison Cell, Manifests No Regret Over the Awful Crime Which He Committed in Camden Friday Night

SCENE OF THE CAMDEN MURDER

It was at Fourth and Chestnut streets where Vanstavern killed his wife. The picture shows the oil box behind which the defenseless woman tried to hide from her husband. The fireman in the foreground is Peter Carter, who picked up the woman after she was shot.

Apparently less concerned than anyone in the room, Samuel Vanstavern, who murdered his wife in Camden on Friday evening, was given a hearing by Justice Stackhouse yesterday and committed to await the action of the grand jury.

“I hope she is dead and I am willing to hang for it,” was Vanstavern’s expression shortly after his arrest, and his countenance at the hearing gave no indication that he regretted the deed

When asked by Justice Stackhouse if he desired to say anything, Vanstavern gruffly mumbled: “I ain’t got nothin’ to say.”

He made a statement, however, on Friday evening to Assistant Prosecutor Archer.

Separated Nine eYars [sic]

He said he had been separated from his wife for nine years, although they had been friendly at times during that period. He had coaxed her frequently to return to him, but she always had some excuse. Four of [sic] five weeks ago he said she informed him that she had sold their household goods and all was over between them.

“I couldn’t live without her,” he said, and if she is dead I am glad and am willing to hang for it.”

He said he had been drinking Friday. He had purchased the pistol several weeks ago and always kept it with him. “I didn’t know whether I would have shot her if I hadn’t been drinking,” he concluded.

Young Griffiths’ Story

Frederick S. Griffiths, a 14-year-old boy, saw the murder and testified at the hearing. He is employed in a grocery store in front of which the tragedy occurred. Griffiths said a woman passed him and Vanstavern at the same moment clutched him by the throat, pointed a pistol at his head and demanded to know the woman’s name. The boy sank to his knees in fright and denied that he knew her. The woman hearing the boy’s cries turned and Vanstavern convinced that she was his wife, began firing. Mrs. Vanstavern sought shelter behind an oil box, but her husband followed her, firing four shots, each of them taking effect.

Married Seventeen Years

The Vanstaverns had been married seventeen years. They had one child, Walter, now 16 years old. Mrs. Vanstavern was always considered an estimable woman while her husband had a reputation for shiftlessness.

The Prosecutor has no doubt of his ability to prove premeditated murder.

Vanstavern, who is a skilled oilcloth worker, boarded at 702 Mt. Vernon street. Mrs. Vanstavern made her home with her father, former Councilman Daniel Lamb, at 330 Chestnut street.

Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating

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Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1903 Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1903 Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1903 Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1903

A heavy downpour of rain stopped all of the morning exercises at the Pyne Point Park Fourth of July celebration, Camden, except the sunrise salute and the base ball game. In the afternoon a number of sporting events were decided.

Nearly all the political and social clubs of the city kept open house. In the evening the Eighth Ward Republican and Democratic Clubs gave an exhibition of fireworks at the foot of Jefferson avenue. There were a large number of private displays.

In the East Side a main feature of the day was a big demonstration by war veterans of Philadelphia and other places. About noon Captain Phil R. Schuyler Post, No. 51, of Philadelphia, in command of Captain William H. Buck, arrived by way of the North Cramer Hill ferry, accompanied by a band and Cushing’s Battery; Captain Schuyler Camp, No. 2, Sons of Veterans, in command of Captain Theodore Dast; Camp Guard, S. of V., in command of Lieutenant Maxwell; Camp Battery, S. of V., in command of Lieutenant Lilly, and Troop A and a company of Spanish War veterans. The Philadelphians were met by General John A. Logan Post, No. 102, of the East Side, and after parading the principal streets proceeded to Twenty-seventh and Pleasant streets, where several salutes were fired. Addresses were made by Comrade Scheibner, of Camden, and Comrade Van Vogan, of Philadelphia. The leading pyrotechnic display last night was at the fire house, Twenty-seventh and Federal streets, where the people, half of the East Side, enjoyed the fireworks for some time under the direction of the firemen in charge of Captain Amadee Middleton. The Germania Maennerchor had a balloon ascension at Pavonia and a display of fireworks.

Blank cartridges and toy cannon caused the following accidents, which were treated at Cooper Hospital: Earl Carlisle, aged 15 years, 338 North Ninth street, hole in thigh and finger blown off; Angus McDougall, aged 34 years, 813 Princeton avenue, finger lacerated; John Richardson, 11 years, 560 Mickle street, fingers burned; William Opperman, 16 years, 1130 Market street, left hand torn; Christopher Gurney, 28 years, 726 Cherry street, right hand torn; Edward Ryan, 15 years, 701 Spruce street, left hand shattered; Daniel McLaughlin, 9 years, 1190 Mt. Vernon street, cartridge shot of left leg; Max Pinto, aged 17 years, 837 South Ninth street, right hand badly lacerated; Henry Duncannon, 13 years, 1153 Baring street, left hand torn.

At Homeopathic Hospital the following were treated: Alex. Roberts, 7 years, 310 Cleveland Terrace, right hand torn; James Mutton, 38 years, 1820 South Seventh street, left hand badly burned; George Myers, 23 years, 212 Mickle street, right hand torn.

Alice Dessler, 3 years, 249 Chestnut street, run over by an ice wagon; Henry Ledger, 40 years, 519 Kaighn avenue, left hand torn by cartridge; Ellen Sharp, 12 years, 207 Chestnut street, elbow dislocated by fall, and Henry Haines, 10 years, 407 Liberty street, left hand torn by cartridge, were taken to their respective homes.

Because of the seeming prevalence of tetanus in Camden extraordinary precautions were observed by surgeons in dressing gunshot wounds.

United Hebrew Republican Club Smoker

Philadelphia Inquirer —

United Hebrew Republican Club Smoker - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8, 1897

A “smoker” was given by the United Hebrew Republican Club last evening at their headquarters, Fifth and Chestnut streets.

Auto Struck Policeman

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Auto Struck Policeman - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1, 1905

Officer Albert Keaser Badly Injured in Camden

Run down by an automobile at Broadway and Chestnut streets, Camden, Policeman Albert Keaser was severely injured last night. Keaser jumped from a trolley car directly in front of the machine. Before the chauffeur could turn aside the auto knocked the policeman to the ground, tearing two holes in his right leg and badly bruising him about the body. He was taken to the patrol house and then to his home on Washington street.

Policeman John Brothers in the meanwhile had arrested the occupants of the machine. Taken to the City Hall they gave the names of Alexander and Leon Rudolph, sons of a prominent Camden business man. It was shown that the affair was purely accidental and after their father had promised to produce his sons when requested they were discharged from custody.

Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber

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Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1914 Missing Buttons Aid in Trapping Robber - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 1914

Prisoner Admits Stealing From Store in Camden When Mute Evidence Is Presented

A blue shirt from which two buttons were missing was a link in a chain of evidence which forced William Weaver, aged 28 years, of 213 Chestnut street, Camden, to admit to Detective Brothers that he robbed the store of Sidney Cohen, Tenth and Mechanic streets, and later knocked Mrs. Cohen down. Weaver was given four months in jail.

When Mrs. Cohen ran after the man following his bold robbery in broad daylight, she struggled with him and although knocked to the ground succeeded in ripping off two buttons. After Weaver had been arrested Mrs. Cohen identified him and said when she was attacked he wore a blue shirt. He had a white one on when apprehended. Detective Brothers found a laundry slip on Weaver and on redeeming the articles the blue shirt was found. The laundryman said Weaver had left it with the order to sew on the two buttons. When confronted with that fact Weaver confessed to being the robber

Marriage Licenses

Camden Courier-Post —

Marriage Licenses - Camden Courier-Post, February 19, 1938

CAMDEN

Earl Matthews, 25, of 1007 Locust street, and Frances Martin, 20, of 1064 Ivins street.

Norman K. Hubbard, 23, of 1010 Penn street, and Vinnie C. Martin, 22, of 1008 Penn street.

Thomas Bentley, 32, and Castina Braxton, 25, both of 725 Chestnut street.

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