Clare Street
Clare Street is a one-block thoroughfare that runs south, from 338 Pine Street to 335 Division Street, in South Camden. It was originally called Pine Avenue, and appears to have been renamed between 1878 and late 1889 or early 1890.
Concerning the Clare Street listings in the 1887–1888 and 1888–1889 directories, the house number patterns are inconsistent with the location. The 1890–1891 directories have the proper house numbers.
By 2010, if not sooner, there were no homes remaining on Clare Street. Clare Street was renamed Jesthroe Hunt Sr. Lane by the City of Camden to memorialize former Camden Fire department member Jesthroe Hunt Sr. after his passing in 2005.
1946 Camden Map
Clare Street can be seen in the upper left portion of the map, running south to north between Pine Street & Division Street.
1946 Map of Camden
Pine Street & Clare Street Intersection
Intersection of Pine Street & Clare Street — August 2011
Unit Block of Clare Street
811 Clare Street
Camden Daily Courier — November 17, 1896
Held for Larceny.
Ella Mitchell alias Bella Clark was given a hearing before Mayor Westcott this afternoon, on the charge of stealing some underwear from Benjamin Cavanaugh, of 811 Clare street. She was held in $100 bail.
Santo DiMaggio, of the John & Mary DiMaggio family at 811 Clare Street, 1917–1918. Also at this address: John DiMaggio and Anthony DiMaggio.
Camden Daily Courier — September 18, 1923
HELD FOR ASSAULT
William Brown, 20 years old, colored, of 1120 Chestnut street, was today held under $300 bail by Judge Cleary, charged with assault and battery on Robert Sapimora, of 811 Clare street. Sapimora testified that he and Brown had argued and that Brown had attacked him. Brown refused to testify.
Camden Courier-Post — May 13, 1938
In a blast at the administration of WPA the Rev. H. J. Johnson, Negro minister, of 811 Clare street, charged jobs were given at the behest of politicians.
Camden Courier-Post — January 26, 1932
20 TAKEN IN RAIDS ARE FINED $850
South Camden Police Visit Two Houses—One Man Gets 300 Days
Twenty men and women arrested in raids on two alleged disorderly houses in South Camden yesterday, fined a total of $850 yesterday by Police Judge Pancoast.
The raids were staged Sunday night on houses at 811 Clare street and Pine street by Lieut. Ralph Bakley, of the South Camden Police force.
Daniel Soldo, 29, of 238 Spruce street, was fined $300 and as the proprietor of the Pine street house was given 300 days in the county jail. James Leon, of Chestnut street, was also fined $100, or 30 days in jail, as proprietor of the Clare street house.
Those fined as a result of the raids included Queenie Fauntleroy, of North 11th street; Marion Miller, of Francis street; Herman Bird; James Jones, of West street; Lawrence McKenna, of South 2nd street; Hattie Barclay; Robert Dorsey, of Locust street; George Butler, of Kaighn avenue; Patrick Calfina, of Emma street; Edgar Dorsey; Frank Wairo; William Eldrige; Ellick Tate, of South 3rd street; James Tortu, of Royden street; Frank Durso, of Van Hook street; and James Gimello, of Clare street.
Camden Courier-Post — February 4, 1932
BOY BADLY HURT BY TRUCK
Joseph De Milo, 6, of 811 Clare street, is in Cooper hospital with a probable pelvis fracture inflicted yesterday when struck at Fourth and Pine streets by a truck owned by Albert E. Polasky, of 1166 Magnolia avenue, and driven by Stanley Adams, 35, of 942 Morton street.
Camden Courier-Post — August 25, 1932
B. E. F. NEWS VENDOR HELD ON FRAUD CHARGE
Alleged to have secured 50 copies of the B. E. F. News for which he failed to pay, Louis Cistern, 23, of 1044 Cooper street, who described himself as a French cook, was locked up last night on charges of attempting to defraud.
Cistern was arrested on complaint of Joseph Gamello, of 811 Clare street, who said he gave Cistern 50 copies of the paper with the understanding that Cistern would pay for them after they were sold. Cistern will be arraigned in police court today.
813 Clare Street
Camden Daily Courier — June 23, 1913
CASES TREATED AT THE HOMEOPATHIC
James Keenan, aged 48 years, of 426 Williams street, tripped and sprained a knee.
William Hornsy, aged 12 years, of 328 Mickle street, injury of chin.
Helene Mayor, aged 6 years, of 528 Taylor avenue, dog bite of right wrist.
Ella Matis, aged 27 years, of 199 Broadway, foreign body removed from right eye.
Rocco Giordani, aged 2 years, of 813 Clare street, lacarated [sic] scalp, from being hit by a bike.
Frank Jones, aged 3 years, of 607 Avon street, stone removed from left nostril.
Camden Daily Courier — March 10, 1914
SNOWBALLERS ARE TAUGHT A LESSON
Judge Stackhouse Holds Youth Who Seriously Injured Little Girl
SONS OF ITALY ARE CORRALED
Recorder Stackhouse in Police Court today made an endeavor to put a stop to the dangerous part of snowball throwing when mischievous urchin get reckless and inflict physical damage on their targets.
About fifteen lads were arraigned in court this forenoon on charges of disorderly conduct of that character.
ONE VICTIM BADLY HURT.
One of the cases was of a rather serious nature. It was that of Harry Waterhouse, a 13 year old youth, of 1111 Baring street. He was charged by William M. Kennedy, of 329 Liberty street with banging his sixteen year old daughter Anna on the left temple with a snowball and felling her senseless. Of course he did not intend to hurt the girl.
As the child's condition grew worse, young Waterhouse was arrested by Detective John Brothers and arraigned in court today.
Mr. Kennedy testified that his daughter was still in a serious state, being delirious and the doctor didn’t know but spinal meningitis or paralysis might ensue.
“You might have done this in a spirit of fun,” said Recorder Stackhouse, “but it has grown into a very grave affair. This girl you hit might die or go crazy from the wound. I will have to commit you without bail to await the result of the girl’s injuries.”
THIRTEEN IN A BUNCH.
With a green pad over his right eye, Tony Nardello, of 630 South Third street, slugged by a snowball, appeared against the following Italian-Americano kids: Joe and Fred Travis, of 320 Spruce street, P. Paradine, 324 Spruce street, Joe Viggiana, 233 Pine street, Roscoe Grassi, 407 Division street, Dominic Auletta, 845 Locust street, Dominic Giordano, of Clare street above Fourth, Harry Denny, of Pine street above Fourth, Frank Sapanera, Joe Condi and Joe Burns, of around the same neighborhood. Former County Court Interpreter Tony Mecca acted as interpreter.
Judge Stackhouse fined the giggling sons of the Romans $1 each as a lesson to be good in the future.
Camden Post-Telegram — March 2, 1915
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marriage licenses issued at City Clerk Brown’s office yesterday follow:
Vincenzo Marandino, of 351 Pine street, and Aimmizata Coppola, of 813 Clare street.
Charles H. Hiers, of 567 Washington street, and Alice E. Peirene, of 1134 Locust street.
Walter M. Price, of 419 Cedar street, and Gertrude M. Skinner, of 642 Linwood street.
Alfred B. Christiansen, of U.S. Navy, and Emily Coates, of 535 Fulton place.
Albert Farber, of 935 Market street, and Dora Silver, of 804 Kendall street, Philadelphia.
Clarence Brown, of 133 Chestnut street, and Alice Dixon, of 1739 Railroad avenue.
815 Clare Street
Camden Post-Telegram — June 8, 1904
TWICE ARRESTED FOR SAME OFFENSE
Isaac Chambers Gave Bail Before One ‘Squire and Was Committed by Another.
PROSECUTOR ORDERS RELEASE
Isaac Chambers, colored, of 815 Clare street, was arrested twice for assaulting Isaiah Nickerson, of 912 South Third street, on May 24. On May 28 Justice Baldwin gave him a hearing and held him in $300 bail for his appearance at the September term of court and on Monday, of this week, Justice Dean committed him to the county jail in default of $300. After an investigation by the county authorities Chambers was released from jail this morning.
According to Justice Baldwin the men engaged in a fight on May 24 and Nickerson, who was badly beaten, immediately made a complaint against Chambers. The latter was not arrested until May 28 and then furnished the required security.
Last Friday Justice Dean called up on the ‘phone and after being told what disposition had been made of the case said he had a warrant against Chambers for the same offense and that he proposed to have Chambers arrested and dispose of the case.
Justice Baldwin says he warned Dean that such an act would be unlawful and contrary to the constitution of the state and nation and that Dean replied that it was his case and he proposed to try it.
Justice Dean, after receiving a letter from the Prosecutor’s office this morning, seemed excited and tried to explain his position by saying that Nickerson was not notified of the hearing before Baldwin and could get no satisfactory reply as to what had been done in the case.
When Prosecutor Lloyd’s attention was directed to the case this morning he said: “That’s almost tantamount to trying a man twice for the same offence.” He added that Assistant Prosecutor Archer had the case in hand and that it would be speedily disposed of.
Friends of Chambers declared this morning that a civil suit will follow shortly.
Camden Daily Courier — June 15, 1917
11 INJURED WHEN COAL TRUCK HITS CROWDED TROLLEY
Panic Follows After Loaded Auto Skids Into Car on Broadway in Storm
ONE MAN LEAVES HOSPITAL AND IS AGAIN HIT BY MOTOR
When a loaded motor coal truck of Richard McAllister skidded into a trolley car, at Broadway and Mickle streets, at 8.30 o’clock last night during the heavy downpour of rain, eleven persons were so painfully hurt that they were removed to the Cooper Hospital.
The injured were: Frank Shawk, aged 39, of 54 Wood street; bruised about right wrist and cut by flying glass. Harry Kay, of 204 Elm street; lacerations about left temple and head. John Dare, aged 26, of 1165 Sheridan street; laceration and bruises about face; laceration of left side of nose. Albert Smith, aged 23, of 539 Robert street; contusion of left side of chest; injuries about back and head, referred to X-ray. Joseph Davis, aged 45, of 815 Clare street; laceration right side of nose, contusion of upper lip, both lips bruised and lacerations of chin; admitted to the surgical ward. Herbert Dewees, aged 23, of 2816 High street; abrasions of face. John McTaggart, city fireman, aged 39, of 1709 Broadway; bruise of left hip. W. T. Haggerty, of 2816 High street; cut of upper lip and abrasions of face. Minnie Rosenberg, of 2525 Juniper street, Philadelphia; greatly shocked. Frederick Dill, aged 31, of 2229 Carman street; contusion of left temple with swelling, laceration over left eye, abrasions over nose, and concussion of the brain. Martha Rosenberg, aged 4, of 3525 Juniper street, Philadelphia; slight abrasion of left leg.
The motor was driven by Joseph Davis, colored, aged 45 years, of 815 Clare street. Davis was coming under the elevated tracks, at Broadway Station, when his machine started to skid and crashed in the front and side of a car. He left the car but the front end of the trolley was demolished.
Davis was still in the hospital today as was Frederick Dill.
After having his injuries dressed Dill started for home. At Twenty-third and Federal streets he was run down by an automobile driven by W. B. Ridgeway, of Philadelphia, and was taken back to the hospital with other severe hurts. From the later accident Dill received concussion of the brain and his condition is critical at the hospital today.
Dare, the motorman of the trolley car, was badly cut by showering glass. Mrs. Minnie Rosenberg, of 3525 Juniper street, Philadelphia, was removed to her home last night by her husband in a highly nervous state, bordering on prostration.
Camden Courier-Post — October 7, 1939
WOMAN HURT IN CRASH ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL
Miss Hilda Baylis, 31, of 815 Clare street, was admitted to West Jersey Hospital last night with cuts of the face as the result of an automobile collision at Ninth street and Atlantic avenue.
The woman, passenger in a car driven by Sidney Evans, 37, of the same address, was thrown heavily against the windshield when the machine collided with another automobile driven by Clarence R. Peters, 49, of 136 North Twenty-fourth street.
Both drivers were held in $500 bail to await the outcome of Miss Baylis’ injuries.
817 Clare Street
Camden Daily Courier — September 11, 1913
CASES TREATED AT THE HOMEOPATHIC
Georgianna Copper, aged 4 years, of 342 South Fourth street, dog bite of left wrist cauterized.
John Smith, aged 40 years of 40 North Third street thumb contused by getting it caught in a door jamb.
John Anderson aged 29 years of 514 Ray street, packing case fell on a foot.
Ralph White aged 14 years of 221 Benson street, sprain of right wrist from a fall.
Rosetta Johnson, aged 14 years, of 817 Clare street, ankle sprained by a fall downstairs.
Emma Davis, aged 22 years, of 244 Cherry street, right index finger contused by getting it caught in a machine at Ferris’ shoe factory.
Fannie Broadhurst, aged 11 months, of 1220 South Ninth street, fell and hurt right arm.
Camden Daily Courier — May 13, 1918
Captain Stohr and a detail of officers made a successful roundup of men and women at 817 Clair street. Edward Brown, 25 years old, who lives at that address, was charged with keeping a disorderly house. Seven cases of beer, a quart of gin and a quart of whisky were taken in the raid. Henry Butler, 22, of 214 South Second street, was listed as a witness as were also Carrie Washington, 302 Federal street; Rhoda Montgomery, 24, 644 South Second street; Marie Gibbs, 811 Locust street; and Hazel Shipman, 307 Washington street.
Camden Post-Telegram — September 17, 1921
GETS FOUR MONTHS FOR CARRYING GUN
Four months in the county jail was the sentence imposed this morning by Acting Recorder Smith on Curlie McGee, 36 years old, colored, of 817 Clare street, who was charged with carrying concealed deadly weapons. He was arrested by Policemen Skolski and Kowal at Atlantic and Mt. Ephraim avenues, on complaint of two colored women who said he had been acting in a disorderly manner. He said he carried the weapon because he feared being attacked while walking across a commons in Centreville.
THREE COLORED WOMEN ARE GIVEN TWO MONTHS.
Three colored women, charged with acting disorderly, were sentenced to two months each in the county jail by Acting Recorder James Smith in Police Court today. They were Rosetta Blue, 22 years old, 741 Baxter street; Mary Gross, 21 years old, Baxter street, and Rebecca Baylor, 21 years old, 717 Baxter street. They were arrested on South Camden streets early this morning by Policemen John Kowal, John Skolski, and John Hallowell.
819 Clare Street
Camden Post-Telegram — December 19, 1908
USED CLUB ON EX-BOSS
Harrison Merchant, Revengeful for Loss of Position, Lays in Wait for Foreman.
FLED ESCAPING TO GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Angered because of the loss of his position at the coke works, Harrison Merchant, of 819 Clare street, brutally assaulted Henry A. Kulp, a foreman at the plant.
Merchant was arrested this morning in Jericho, Gloucester county, by Constable Gale and he was brought before Justice of the Peace Garrison, who committed him to the county jail in default of $300 bail on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill.
When Merchant was discharged from his position he is alleged to have asserted that he would get even with Kulp. The latter, however, thought but little of the threat.
Shortly before 7 o’clock yesterday morning as Kulp was about to enter the gates at the coke plant, he was confronted by Merchant. The latter was armed with a club and he proceeded to use it on Kulp.
Before the latter could get out of the way he had been beaten almost into unconsciousness. When Kulp appeared before Justice Garrison his eyes were partially closed and his face was badly bruised and cut.
A warrant was issued for Merchant but he could not be located at his home on Clair street. Neighbors informed Constable Gale that both the man and his wife had disappeared.
A search resulted in their being located in Jericho, in Gloucester county.
Camden Post-Telegram — September 21, 1912
LOCAL LIGHT LUNCHEON
Hit with a maul while at work on a boat at Vine street ferry yesterday afternoon, Sulo Holme, aged 27 years, of 232 Milton street, was conveyed to his home in the first district patrol wagon with a mashed foot.
Policemen Taylor and Gideon yesterday picked up two bay horses rambling about the streets. Taylor took his equine find to Clements’ stables, and Gideon his stray beast to the Second district station house where their owners later claimed them.
By getting caught between a wagon and a freight platform this morning Angelo Tario, aged 19 years, of 819 Clare street, an employe of the N. Z. Graves Co., suffered a severe contusion of a shoulder. The Second district auto took him to Cooper Hospital.
Camden Post-Telegram — January 17, 1914
FORMER SWEETHEART NEMESIS IN COURT
It was quite apparent before Recorder Stackhouse this morning that Hezekiah Allen, a negro, of 233 Spruce street, had lost all his charm in as far as Mary Water, now of 819 Clare street is concerned. Mary was as a perfect Virago when she appeared as the principal witness against Hezekiah, whose place was declared to be a very disorderly one by Detectives Moffett and Murray who arrested the man. The Recorder committed him to all in default of $500 bail, Mary making the complaint.
Camden Daily Courier — June 9, 1914
NEGRO BURGLAR HELD FOR COURT
A negro, who served a twelve-year State Prison sentence for shooting his wife when the couple lived on Chester street, and according to Detectives Moffett and Murray, has done time in a Virginia jail, was arraigned in Police Court this forenoon on a charge of breaking and entering the home of Mrs. Peacock, of 731 Penn street, at an early hour yesterday morning.
Policeman Sam Hibbert, however, caught the negro in his burglarious act and arrested him after a lively struggle. He gave the name of William Davis, of 819 Clare street.
With his record and the facts confronting him in Police Court today Recorder Stackhouse committed the ex-convict for court without bail.
Camden Post-Telegram — March 30, 1918
MARRIAGE LICENSES
The following applications for marriage licenses have been made at the office of City Clerk Brown since yesterday:
Firman G. Walz, 24 years, of 821 Penn street, and Sallie J. Selby, aged 24 years, of 1009 North Sixth street.
Alfred Cole, Jr., aged 23 years, of 1819 Haddon avenue, and Emma E. Prescott, aged 25 years, of 450 Henry street.
David Pratt, aged 25 years, of 819 Clare street, and Anna Duncan, aged 30 years, of 1714 Mulford street.
823 Clare Street
Camden Daily Courier — June 12, 1896
IN THE VALE OF SHADOWS.
Local People, More or Less Well Known, Who Have Passed Away.
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Jones’ infant son, Harry C., died at his parents’ residence, 1104 Cresson street, on Wednesday, aged seventeen months.
Ann, wife of John Dolan, died on Wednesday at her husband’s residence, 823 Clare street.
Elizabeth, wife of William A. Rapine, died on Tuesday, aged forty-one years, at the residence of her daughter, 634 Grant street.
Camden Post-Telegram — March 31, 1913
A birthday anniversary party was tendered Miss L. Agustus at her home, 823 Clare street, Saturday night. The guests spent a merry evening playing games and in singing. Miss Agustus received many appropriate gifts from her friends.
Camden Post-Telegram — June 18, 1915
FOUR ARE ARRESTED AFTER FAMILY BRAWL
From sounds that emanated from the home of George Graham, a negro, aged 38 years, of 823 Clare street, last night, Detective Troncone naturally concluded a sanguinary affair was in progress. This was borne out a moment later when Graham issued forth with his head seemingly a mass of blood. Then came his wife Augusta and son Nelson, aged 14 years, and later Elwood Wiggins, a stepson, aged 19 years. All were sent out to the city jail, Graham receiving treatment for a badly cut head at Cooper Hospital.
Detective Troncone told Recorder Stackhouse that this particular household has been a source of annoyance to the neighborhood for some time and he concluded to send the whole family to jail.
Mrs. Graham declared it was all due to her husband having a habit of going on periodical drunks and raising cain in general. She said the principal trouble centers about the stepson, whom Graham apparently wants to put out of the house.
But Graham declared the family had it in for him. When he returned home last night he declared his wife was waiting with a club and that she asserted the rest of the outfit was going to help her. Then he was attacked and severe lacerations resulted.
Recorder Stackhouse told the family to cease its bickerings and he sent the quartet out, Mrs. Graham’s wails reverberating throughout the building.
Camden Daily Courier — July 9, 1915
YOUTH HELD FOR ASSAULT ON MOTHER
Nineteen-year-old Elwood Wiggins, 823 Clare street, was held in $200 bail for court on the charge of assault and battery preferred by his mother. Wiggins, who has been up before the Recorder several times for incorrigibility, has repeatedly broken his promises, and has become quite a problem to the local police.
Mrs. Wiggins testified that her son had beaten her, and had even bitten her with his teeth. She further asserted that the grown up youth would not speak employment, and would rather stay in the home, where he was continual annoyance to his mother.
Acting Recorder Knight was impressed with the mother’s story. The youth was committed to jail in default of the stated bail.
800 Block of Clare Street
800 Block of Clare Street
815 Clare Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924 | Thomas Tolson |
| 1939 | Hilda Bayliss |
| 1939 | Stanley Evans |
817 Clare Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Joseph Davis |
| 1918 | Edward Brown |
819 Clare Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1908 | Harrison Merchant |
| 1912 | Angelo Tario |
| 1914 | William Davis |
| 1918 | David Pratt |
Clare & Division Streets
Clare Street & Division Street — March 19, 2012