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Emerald Street

South Camden, Camden, NJ
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Emerald Street

EMERALD STREET runs east from South 4th Street for one block, ending at Broadway, between Jasper and Viola Streets. Emerald Street does not appear in the 1872 Camden City Directory, but is listed in the 1878 edition. In the late 1800s and early 20th century there were a number of shanties at the foot of Emerald Street, although Jasper Street had many more.

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Burned While Preparing Breakfast

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Burned While Preparing Breakfast — Mrs. Florence Graham, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23, 1914

Preparing breakfast yesterday morning, Mrs. Florence Graham, aged 48 years, who lives at the foot of Emerald street, Camden, was seriously burned when her dress became ignited. At Cooper Hospital it was found she had been blistered from her head to her knees on the back, while all her hair was burned off. She is expected to recover.

Street Ends Sought for City

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Street Ends Sought for City - Philadelphia Inquirer, February 4, 1912

Further action was taken yesterday by City Solicitor Bleakly toward acquiring street ends, now occupied by corporations or individuals. He recently won for the city in connection with the Jefferson street wharf against an electric company. In the suits begun yesterday in the Supreme Court the ends of Jackson, Vanhook, Jasper, Emerald, Viola and Winslow are sought. This is all in the same locality as Jefferson street and takes in the river front south of Line Ditch.

Intersection of South 4th Street & Emerald Street

South 4th Street and Emerald Street intersection, looking northeast, June 25, 2011

South 4th Street and Emerald Street intersection, looking northeast. Photo taken June 25, 2011.

Peacemaker Slashed in Fight — Anthony Scarduzio, Philadelphia Inquirer, September 7, 1909

Peacemaker Slashed in Fight

While acting the role of peacemaker in a general row between Italians at Fourth and Emerald streets, Camden, last night, Anthony Scarduzio, 20 years old, of 1920 South Fourth street, was slashed about the throat, body and limbs. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital. The fight occurred at a game of baseball. The wounded man’s condition was reported as being critical.

One May Die as Result of Race Fight — John Duzik, Anthony Sanduski, Philadelphia Inquirer, September 7, 1909

One May Die as Result of Race Fight

A fight yesterday between Russians and Lithuanians at Fourth and Emerald streets, Camden, resulted in a number of broken heads and other injuries to the combatants. One of them was so seriously injured that it is feared at Cooper Hospital he may not recover. He is John Duzik, 33 years old, of 1877 South Fourth street, whose skull was fractured. Anthony Sanduski, 36 years old, of 1830 South Fourth street, is alleged to have hurled a brick which struck the injured man. Sanduski was held without bail by Recorder Stackhouse to await the result of Duzik’s injuries.

400 Block of Emerald Street

400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1880–1980.

409 Emerald Street

409 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900–1903Joseph Countryman & Family
1900–1903Joseph & Annie Countryman
1900–1903Joseph W. Countryman
1900–1903Tillie B. Countryman
1924–1929Italian-American Sporting Club
1924Gone

410 Emerald Street

410 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Dominick Costello
1929Mrs. Mary Costello
1947Mrs. Mary DiPitro
1980A.M. Marchionne

411 Emerald Street

411 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880 A.B. Cooley Smith & Family
1880A.B. Cooley & Emily Smith
1880George Smith
1880Jennie Smith
1880Horace Smith
1880Emily Smith
1880Hannah Smith
1880A.B. Cooley Smith Jr.
1900Mrs. Mary McNormas
1924–1929James Cardella
1932 Roy W. Pike
1943 Raymond Gattone → Albert Bonelli
1943Raymond Gattone
1943Albert Bonelli
1947Mrs. Dorothy L. Booth

412 Emerald Street

412 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1959Joseph Salvatore
1980D.C. Salamone

413 Emerald Street

413 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908 Joseph Jackson
1919–1929Anthony Sadowski
1947–1959Mrs. Martha Sadowski
2004–Eve's Greenhouse

414 Emerald Street

414 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898 Mrs. Ellen Beck
1924–1947Christopher Narducci
1959–1970s John J. Cianfrani & Family
1959–1970sJohn J. & Mary Pilla Cianfrani
1959–1970s John Rocco Cianfrani

415 Emerald Street

415 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1883–1885 Samuel Lodge
1891W. Fletcher (Camden City Juniors baseball)
1894 Mrs. Mary Miller
1894Mr. Mary Miller
1897–1900 William Hurlburt
1910 Samuel Pepler
1918 Stelly Tablonski
1924Peter Thomas
1929Vacant
1947No Listing

416 Emerald Street

416 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924John Narducci
1929Giuseppe Mancci
1947Peter Simindich
1980L.A. Roberts

417 Emerald Street

417 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900William Berardi
1903 Theresa Bell
1903 Salvatore Pipito
1903Mrs. Elizabeth Marx
1911 Mrs. Elizabeth Marx
1919–1924Donato Lattanzi (bakers)
1919–1924D. Lattanzi & Son
1929Louis Aruta
1933–1960sConstantine DelBuono (DelBuono's Bakery)

418 Emerald Street

418 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1917–1918Enrico & Philomena Di Crescenzo
1924Giuseppe Carpone
1929Vacant
1947Emmanuel M. Mottolo
1956Mrs. L. Mottolo
1917–1918Enrico DiCrescenzo & Family
1917–1918Julia Di Crescenzo
1917–1918Dominick Di Crescenzo

419 Emerald Street

419 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 Frederick Pipito

420 Emerald Street

420 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919–1924 Clifford Del Rossi
1929Anthony Pilla
1947Gabriel Pilla

421 Emerald Street

421 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Theodore Adams
1913 Louis Spinella
1919–1947Luigi Tavolieri & Family
1919–1947Luigi & Philomena Tavolieri
1919–1947Vincent Tavolieri
1919–1947Joseph Tavolieri
1919–1947Albert Tavolieri
1919–1947Ella Tavolieri Barbarosso
1919–1947Samule Barbarosso

422 Emerald Street

422 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Michael Durr
1929Mrs. Mary Salter
1947Vacant

423 Emerald Street

423 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924Dario Zegrino
1929Mrs. Domenica Zegrino
1947Dominick Zegrino
1980Katherine DelRossi

424 Emerald Street

424 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1916–1929 Dominic Cristi
1947Edward Christy

426 Emerald Street

426 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919Camillo Delphidio
1947–1959 Michael Delphidio & Family

427 Emerald Street

427 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896 Lewis A. Buzine Sr. & Family
1896Lewis A. & Elizabeth Buzine
1896Jennie Buzine
1896Lewis Buzine Jr.
1896Robert Buzine
1900Walter Glover
1924–1930Anthony Scarduzio
1930–1933 Nick Scarduzio
1959Mrs. Jennie Scarduzio

428 Emerald Street

428 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1911 Mrs. Mary Harker
1924–1929Lorenzo Mommicco
1947Lawrence Mommicco
1980C.T. Pearce

429 Emerald Street

429 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Adam Armitage
1919–1947Thomas Donatuccio
1963 John D. Palazzese (Triangle Tavern)
1963John D. Palazzese

430 Emerald Street

430 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1934 Angelo Del Rossi
1980Dominic Del Rossi

431 Emerald Street

431 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1898 James H. McCann
1900Harry Glover
1905 Leopold Messic
1924Italian-American Republican Club
1929Charles Bowers
1947Mrs. Mary A. Waters
1980J. Woody

434 Emerald Street

434 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906 Edward Moore
1924–1929William Kaminsky (cabinetmaker)
1924–1929William & Victoria Kaminsky
1929Balilow Humiencki
1947Eighth Ward Republican Club
1980Carmen Rodriguez

436 Emerald Street

436 Emerald Street — 400 Block of Emerald Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1919–1947Nicholas Salamone
1980L. Washington

400 Block of Emerald Street — CAMDEN NEWS NOTES

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes — F. Joseph Rouh bitten by dog on Emerald Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 23, 1905

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year in Camden, the thermometers registering 94 degrees on the street.

Word was received yesterday announcing the death at Los Angeles, Cal., of Mrs. Bessie E. Howard, wife of Dr. Horace Howard, formerly of Camden.

The body of Joseph Wenne, killed at West Collingswood Tuesday by an Atlantic City flyer, was buried in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Philadelphia, by Morgue Keeper O’Brien yesterday.

Harry Hatfield and James Mealey were held in $400 bail by Justice Thompson in Camden last night, charged with assault and battery on Patrick Campbell, a motorman on a Camden, Gloucester and Woodbury trolley car.

While acting the part of a peacemaker between belligerent neighbors, on Emerald street, Camden, yesterday, Justice Rouh was badly bitten on the leg by a dog.

Mrs. Mary Kilborn, aged 43 years, of 567 Vanhook street, Camden, was overcome by heat at the Kaighn’s Point ferry house yesterday. After recovering she was taken home.

409 Emerald Street — SOUTH CAMDEN GIRL IS A HAPPY BRIDE

Philadelphia Inquirer —

South Camden Girl Is a Happy Bride — Jennie Harris and Clarence M. Reade wedding, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 4, 1903

MR. AND MRS. C. M. READE

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Countryman, on Emerald street, Camden, Friday night Miss Jennie Harris, a popular young woman, was married to Clarence M. Reade, also of Camden, by Rev. Mr. Bowers, rector of the Church of Our Saviour. The bridesmaid was Miss Amelia Sarender, while Harry Harris was best man.

No. 3 Fire Company Guests at Banquet

Camden Post-Telegram —

No. 3 Fire Company Guests at Banquet - Camden Post-Telegram, February 25, 1918

Superintendent William Miles, of MacAndrews & Forbes Company, the Host.

GIVEN IN APPRECIATION OF MEN’S EFFICIENCY

The members of No. 3 Engine Company were tendered a supper last night, prepared at their headquarters at Broadway and Emerald street, through the courtesy of Superintendent William L. Miles, of the MacAndrews & Forbes Manufacturing Company. The members of the company have long been favorites of Superintendent Miles, and at the time of the last fire at that place he told them he was going to show his appreciation of their work, by giving them a banquet. The date was set for last inght [sic] and was one of the most enjoyable events of its kind ever given in South Camden. The table was set in the rathskellar of the fire house, and was decorated with flags and every man was also presented with a miniature flag.

The toastmaster of the evening was City Assessor F. Walter Toms, and the following were guests: Councilmen William Mills and William J. Kelly, County Freeholder Howard Marshall, County Committeeman Thomas Leeson, Dr. George Williams, Member of Board of Education Charles H. Mills, Battalion Chief Thomas Nicholas, Captain Frank Chambers, Lieutenant William J. Rose, Engineer Daniel Smith and Robert Whitley, William Miller, Russell Benson, Arthur Wingate, Roy De Haven, Jules Hubert, John Garrity, John Hunt and Harry Stone.

The menu, prepared by Chef Arthur Wingate, was:

Oyster Cocktail
Salted Peanuts Cream Mints
Olives Celery Pickled Onions
Roast Turkey, a la Miles
Cranberry Sauce Peas Corn
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Mashed White Potatoes Tomatoes
Bread and Butter
Coffee Cigars.

After the banquet Toastmaster Toms made a very neat little speech and called on Superintendent Miles, who responded in a very energetic talk on streets and other municipal matters, especially the Fire Department, saying he had been in many cities, but he had never met the equal of the men composing Camden’s Department, either for personnel or efficiency.

Each of the other guests read interesting addresses, as well as members of the company, all being profuse in their thanks to Superintendent Miles for his splendid remembrance.

All complimented Chef Arthur Wingate for the manner in which he had prepared the feast and Lieutenant Rose for the decorations.

411 Emerald Street — COLLINS

Camden Courier-Post —

COLLINS death notice — Elwood H. Collins, funeral at Roy W. Pike's, 411 Emerald Street, Camden Courier-Post, March 28, 1932

COLLINS — On March 25, 1932, Elwood H., beloved son of Jerry and the late Annie Collins, age 32 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Roy W. Pike, 411 Emerald St., Camden, N. J. Friends may call Monday evening.

Deed Transfers

Camden Courier-Post —

Deed Transfers - Camden Courier-Post, October 28, 1943

Camden — No. 2026, 2022, 2024 Miller street; Rocco Maria Rocanella et al to Albert Bonelli, $1.

Camden — No. 2028 Miller street; Joseph L. Rocanella et ux to Albert Bonelli, $1.

Camden — No. 917 Florence street; Rocco Vincenzo Rocanella et ux to Albert Bonelli, $1.

Camden — No. 975 Florence. Angela Antonia Di Vietro et vir to Albert Bonelli, $1.

Camden — No. 411 Emerald Street; Raymond Gattone et ux to Albert Bonelli, 1.

Camden — Nos. 2026, 2022, 2024 Miller street; Albert Bonelli to Rocca Maria Rocanella, $1.

413 Emerald Street — TWO HAD FALLS, BUT FATE KIND TO BABY

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Two Had Falls, But Fate Kind to Baby — Joseph Jackson, 2 years old, 413 Emerald Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 1908

Leaning out the second-story window of his home, Joseph Jackson, 2 years old, of 413 Emerald street, Camden, lost his balance and fell to the brick pavement below yesterday. A passing pedestrian picked up the child, expecting to find him fatally injured, but the tot simply laughed. An examination by a physician failed to find the least bruise as a result of the tumble.

Fate was not so kind to William Ranger, 39 years old, of Holly Beach. He fell a few feet while climbing a ladder. At the Cooper Hospital it was found that William’s collarbone had been fractured.

Mrs. Ellen Beck Will Be Disfigured

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Ellen Beck Will Be Disfigured - Philadelphia Inquirer, November 10, 1898

Cooper Hospital authorities say that Mrs. Ellen Beck, of 414 Emerald street, who was brutally assaulted by a man early Tuesday morning at Fourth and Jasper streets, will be disfigured for life. Joseph Morrow, who is accused of being Mrs. Beck’s assailant, is still locked up at the City Hall.

414 Emerald Street — John Rocco Cianfrani

John Rocco Cianfrani, 414 Emerald Street, 1959–1970s

John Rocco Cianfrani, 414 Emerald Street, 1959–1970s. John J. & Mary Pilla Cianfrani family.

415 Emerald Street — OVER IN CAMDEN

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over in Camden — sneak thief stole from Mrs. Mary Miller, 415 Emerald Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 30, 1894

A sneak thief stole $57 from the residence of Mrs. Mary Miller, at 415 Emerald street.

The badly decomposed body of a white man was found floating in Newton Creek, below Gloucester City.

Bridgeton. — George Green, employed in Lupton’s brick works, caught his foot in a clay-grinder and ground it to a pulp.

Mrs. Elizabeth Deckert, of 235 Erie street, who was accidentally scalded at her home several weeks ago, died in the Homeopathic Hospital.

Congressman Loudenslager has secured a favorable report in the House on his bill adding $60,000 to the appropriation for a new public building for Camden.

When Mitchell Hart was called for sentence for keeping a disorderly house it was stated he was serving a sentence in Philadelphia for keeping a speak-easy.

William Hurlburt Falls Into Pit

Philadelphia Inquirer —

William Hurlburt Falls Into Pit - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 10, 1897

William Hurlburt was severely injured yesterday by falling in a pit at the Camden Iron Works. He was removed to his home, at 415 Emerald street.

415 Emerald Street — William Hurlburt

William Hurlburt, 415 Emerald Street, 1897–1900.

Stricken at Ship Building Plant

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Stricken at Ship Building Plant - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 17, 1910

Samuel Pepler, of 415 Emerald street, was overcome by heat at the New York Shipbuilding plant in Camden yesterday. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

Hammer Fractures Workman’s Skull

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Hammer Fractures Workman’s Skull - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 17, 1918

Struck by a hammer which slipped from the hands of another workman, Stelly Tablo[?]ski, aged [?]2 years, of 415 Emerald street, is in Cooper Hospital with a fractured skull.

417 Emerald Street — CAMDEN NEWS NOTES

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes — Theresa Bell injured at Croft's Woolen Mills, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 28, 1903

The Atlantic City Life Publishing Company, capital $25,000, with local incorporators, and the Imperial Tobacco Company, of America, capital $250,000, filed articles of incorporation in the County Clerk’s office yesterday.

Surrogate Reeves yesterday admitted the will of Maurico Browning to probate. Isaac Doughten is named as executor.

John Powell, of 212 Burns street, a life insurance agent, while skylarking in the Masonic Temple Building yesterday, tripped over a cuspidor and fractured his leg.

Judge Jeline yesterday appointed Louis B. Humphreys administrator of the estate of Peter Dankelman, a once prominent and wealthy confectioner.

Theresa Bell, aged 16 years, of 417 Emerald street, was badly injured about the face and head by a fall downstairs at Croft’s Woolen Mills yesterday.

The annual banquet of the Teachers’ Club will be held at the Robeson, Second and Penn streets, April 18. Covers will be laid for sixty. Prominent educators will be the guests.

417 Emerald Street — CAMDEN NOTES

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden Notes — Salvadore Pipito granted wholesale liquor license at 417 Emerald Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, April 17, 1903

John Cooper, colored, was held in bail by Justice Thompson last night, charged with perjury, in having Charles Torpey arrested for assault and battery.

The Southern Land and Colonization Company was incorporated at the County Clerk’s office yesterday with a capital of $600,000.

Rev. Dr. J. M. Haggerty, of Bridgeton, delivered a lecture on “A Trip Through Europe” at the Catholic Lyceum last night.

The Excise Board last night granted a retail liquor license to James J. Curley, 223 Federal street; Daniel J. Wood, 1103 Broadway, and a wholesale license to Salvadore Pipito, 417 Emerald street.

Operated On for Blood Poison

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Operated On for Blood Poison - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 12, 1906

Frederick Pippito, of 419 Emerald street, was operated on at the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital yesterday for blood poison. His condition is serious.

420 Emerald Street — Clifford Del Rossi

Clifford Del Rossi, 420 Emerald Street, 1919–1924

Clifford Del Rossi, 420 Emerald Street, 1919–1924.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 2, 1913

For acting the role of a human battering ram in which he jammed his head through windows, Louis Spinella, of 421 Emerald street, was given a month by the Recorder yesterday. Spinella’s head was badly cut.

Posing as a one-legged man, Harry Sifton, of Atlantic City, was having a soft thing of it with the charitable when Special Officer Garrison found he had two good strong limbs. The Recorder sent him to the municipal paper pickery for a month.

Clarence B. Thomas, a negro, of 903 South Sixteenth street, Philadelphia, paid $10 fine before the Recorder yesterday for driving recklessly. His horse stepped on the foot of Emily Spaide, aged 18 years, of 432 Jackson street.

With a capital of $250,000, the Leaming Estates Realty Company was incorporated yesterday. The incorporators are, John Haley, William Parsons, Jr., August Lauber, J. O. Danenbower, James H. Rowbottom, Harry Konkal, Thomas Dunn.

Accused of abusing twelve-year-old Mary Fitzpatrick, of Tenth and Federal streets, S. Cleveland Davis, was committed to jail by Justice Huyett yesterday. Detective Doran made the complaint on information received.

Lower Camden Rocked by Black Hand Bomb

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Lower Camden Rocked by Black Hand Bomb - Philadelphia Inquirer, April 21, 1916

Detonation Causes Residents to Believe Powder Plant at Pennsgrove Had Been Destroyed

The lower section of Camden was aroused by a terrific explosion early yesterday, many residents believing the powder plant at Pennsgrove had been destroyed. An investigation showed that someone had placed a bomb on the front door at the home of Dominick Christino, 424 Emerald street. The force of the explosion was sufficient to throw Christino, his wife and seven children beside a couple of boarders from their beds. The door was wrecked, but no serious damage was done. The terrified inmates were assisted to the street by Policeman Rose.

From fragments of the bomb found by the police it was found to be similar to the two found some time ago buried under lumber at Second and Cherry streets. These two were found to contain large charges of powder and dynamite arranged in discarded paint cans. Parts of similar cans and other material were found imbedded in the woodwork at the Christino house. Christino is at a loss to account for the incident. He stated he had received no threatening letters.

424 Emerald Street — Dominic Cristi

Dominic Cristi (Dominick Christino), 424 Emerald Street, 1916–1929.

426 Emerald Street — Michael Delphidio & Family

Camden Courier-Post —

Michael Delphidio & Family, 426 Emerald Street, 1947–1959

Michael Delphidio & Family, 426 Emerald Street, 1947–1959. Michael & Hazel Delphidio; Polly Delphidio Moore; James Delphidio; Albert Delphidio; Joseph Delphidio. Camden Courier-Post, February 28, 1955.

427 Emerald Street — Lewis A. Buzine Sr. & Family

Lewis A. Buzine Sr., 427 Emerald Street, 1896

Lewis A. Buzine Sr. & Family, 427 Emerald Street, 1896. Lewis A. & Elizabeth Buzine; Jennie Buzine; Lewis Buzine Jr.; Robert Buzine.

427 Emerald Street — Nick Scarduzio

Nick Scarduzio, 427 Emerald Street, 1930–1933

Nick Scarduzio, 427 Emerald Street, 1930–1933.

Mrs. Mary Harker

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Mrs. Mary Harker - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 10, 1911

A stroke of paralysis yesterday caused the death of Mrs. Mary Harker, 65 years old, of 428 Emerald street, Camden. Mrs. Harker did considerable charitable work in the southern section of the city.

428 Emerald Street — Mrs. Mary Harker

Mrs. Mary Harker, 428 Emerald Street, 1910–1911.

Camden Courier-Post —

Legal Notices - Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1963

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Take notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden, to transfer to John D. Palazzese, trading as Triangle Tavern for premises located at 1701 Ferry Avenue, Camden, New Jersey, the Plenary Retail Consumption License #C-142, heretofore issued to Triangle Tavern Inc., trading as Triangle Tavern for premises located at 1701 Ferry Avenue, Camden, New Jersey.

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

(Signed) JOHN D. PALAZZESE, 429 Emerald Street, Camden 4, New Jersey. ($13.44)

430 Emerald Street — Lieutenant Welch Leads Raiders

Camden Courier-Post —

Lieutenant Walter Welch, new commander of the Second Police District, conducted an intensive cleanup of his bailiwick over Saturday and Sunday, raiding 25 alleged violators of liquor and gambling laws.

Numbers Baron Nabbed

Aided by Patrolmen William Marter and Carmin Fuscellaro Sr., Lieutenant Welch conducted a series of raids Saturday night and yesterday morning. The saloon of Mary Niewinski, at 400 Mechanic Street, was raided early yesterday and two customers arrested.

Lieutenant Welch Leads Raiders

Welch, who took over the duties Lieutenant Ralph Bakley when the latter was suspended by Mayor Stewart yesterday, declared he was seeking violators of the city’s Sunday closing ordinance, which states that places selling liquor must close “between the hours of 2:00 AM Sunday and 7:00 AM Monday.”

Saloon Raided

A saloon operated by Helen Brass, 52, at 1067 Ferry Avenue, scene of an unsuccessful holdup attempt Friday, was next raided. Frank Dipeto, 42, of 829 Sylvan Street; Edward Podyezmek, 47, of 783 South 2nd Street; Joseph Orbin, 53, of 963 Florence Street; and Angelo Del Rossi, 70, of 430 Emerald Street, were arrested and held as frequenters. Mrs. Brass was charged with violating the closing ordinance.

431 Emerald Street — GIVEN POISON BY MISTAKE

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Given Poison by Mistake — Leopold Messic, aged 3, 431 Emerald Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 12, 1905

Child Swallowed Carbolic Acid for Cough Medicine

Leopold Messic, aged 3 years, of 431 Emerald street, Camden, was admitted to the Cooper Hospital last night suffering from carbolic acid poisoning. It was stated that a member of the family gave the child the acid in mistake for cough medicine. Physicians say the child will likely recover.

434 Emerald Street — Young Brakeman Crushed to Death

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Young Brakeman Crushed to Death — Edward Moore, 19, 434 Emerald Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22, 1906

Edward Moore, 19 years old, of 434 Emerald street, Camden, died in the Cooper Hospital last night from injuries received near Tuckahoe during the afternoon. He was employed as a brakeman on the Atlantic City Railroad and while assisting in making up a train fell between two cars.

Emerald Street — 1920 Census

Emerald Street 1920 Federal Census — 410, 411, 413, 417, 419, 421, 423, 427, 429, 436 Emerald Street 1920 Federal Census — 431 Emerald Street 1920 Federal Census — 421, 424, 426, 434

Emerald Street — 1920 Federal Census. Addresses include 410, 411, 413, 417, 419, 421, 423, 424, 426, 427, 429, 431, 434, 436 Emerald Street.

TWO MEN NABBED AS NUMBERS AIDES

Camden Courier-Post —

Nicholas Scarduzio, 32, of 427 Emerald Street, and Joseph Tavolieri, 33, of 421 Emerald street, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Clarence Arthur, Clifford Del Rossi and Benjamin Simon on charges of collecting numbers slips.

Slips totaling $25 were found in Scarduzio’s possession. Tavolieri had only a few. The arrests were made near Fourth Street and Ferry Avenue. They will be arraigned in police court to-day before Judge Garfield Pancoast.

FORMER COP IS FINED AS NUMBERS COLLECTOR

Camden Courier-Post —

Nicholas Scarduzio, 32, of 427 Emerald street, a former policeman, and Joseph Tavolieri, 31, of 421 Emerald street, were fined $25 each by Police Judge Garfield Pancoast yesterday on charges of collecting numbers slips.

They were arrested Monday afternoon near Fourth Street and Ferry Avenue by Detectives Clarence Arthur, Clifford Del Rossi and Benjamin Simon. Numbers slips were found on both.

Intersection of Broadway & Emerald Street

Emerald Street sign at Broadway, June 25, 2011 Looking east on Emerald Street towards Broadway, 1990s Looking southwest on Emerald Street from Broadway, June 25, 2011 Emerald Street west of Broadway, June 25, 2011 Broadway north of Emerald Street, June 25, 2011

Emerald Street sign at the corner of Broadway.

Looking east on Emerald Street towards Broadway. Photo taken 1990s.

Looking southwest on Emerald Street from Broadway. Photo taken June 25, 2011.

Emerald Street west of Broadway. Photo taken June 25, 2011.

Broadway north of Emerald Street. Photo taken June 25, 2011.

A Delightful Dance

Camden Post-Telegram —

A Delightful Dance - Camden Post-Telegram, April 21, 1904

Reception Given by the Eighth Ward Republican Club.

The reception of the Eighth Ward Republican Club in the chapel, Broadway and Emerald street, last night, was largely attended and a social success. About 200 couples were present.

The grand march was led by Mr. Alfred Snow and Miss Mary Collins. The floor directors were: Frank Chambers, William James, James Harker.

The officers of the club are: Albert James, president; vice presidents, Samuel Cook, Alexander Purnell; corresponding secretary, Harry Schropp; financial secretary, F. D. L. Covely; treasurer, James Croker.

Police Raids Net Pair on Gaming Count

Camden Courier-Post —

Police Raids Net Pair on Gaming Count - Camden Courier-Post, December 3, 1957 Police Raids Net Pair on Gaming Count - Camden Courier-Post, December 3, 1957 Police Raids Net Pair on Gaming Count - Camden Courier-Post, December 3, 1957

A Pennsauken husband and wife were arrested Monday afternoon by county detectives for allegedly taking horse bets and numbers plays in a South Camden cigar store which they operated.

The couple was identified as Theresa Tiole, 49, and her husband, Frank J., of 47th st. near River rd.

Large said the woman admitted taking bets in the store for the last two years.

The couple was continued in bail this morning for further hearing before Municipal Judge Marino Tuesday. He put off the arraignment to allow them time to get an attorney.

They are charged with possession of number slips and bookmaking.

Home, Store, Raided

Simultaneous raids were made at 2.30 p. m. on the Pennsauken home and the store on Broadway near Emerald st., County Det. Capt. Large said.

Evidence of bookmaking and number slips and approximately $50 cash was found in the store by County Dets. James McLaughlin and William Large, and City Det. Walter Zimolong, they reported.

Capt. Large, with County Dets. James Schaub and Harry DeVore, and Det. Norris Fisher, of Pennsauken, arrested Mrs. Tiole at her home. While there, Capt. Large said, the husband came home and was taken into custody.

RCA Worker

Tiole is employed at RCA, Capt. Large said. The woman, questioned in the prosecutor’s office and confronted with the evidence, readily admitted taking the plays during the last two years, the detective captain added.

County Det. Chief Dube said the store was described as dingy and dirty. There was little stock in the place, he said, which served only as a “front” for the betting operations.

Woman Plunges Down Steps and May Die

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Woman Plunges Down Steps and May Die - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 13, 1911

During the severe electrical storm in Camden county, a bolt of lightning wrecked a room at the home of Alexander Russell, 704 Central avenue, Camden. Neither Russell nor his wife were aware that the bolt had struck their home until they entered the room, when they found that nearly all the plaster had been torn away and smashed to small pieces.

Mrs. Elizabeth Marx, 84 years old, of 417 Emerald street, arose to lower the windows while the storm was at its height, and was blinded by the lightning and mistook a stair landing for a doorway. She fell the entire flight of stairs and landed on her head. Dr. O. W. Saunders found that her scalp had been badly torn, and owing to her advanced years her condition was critical last night.

Buzine Death Notice

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Buzine Death Notice - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 1, 1896

BUZINE.—On the 25th inst., Lewis A., son of Lewis A. and Elizabeth Buzine, aged 2 years and 10 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, 29th, at 12 o’clock, from his parents’ residence, 427 Emerald street, Camden, N. J. Interment at New Camden Cemetery.

Cleaner Plant Blast Injures Fire Captain

Camden Courier-Post —

Cleaner Plant Blast Injures Fire Captain - Camden Courier-Post, December 23, 1958

(Reprinted from Monday’s Late Edition)

Fire Capt. Leonard Garbrecht, 49, of 1621 Olympia rd., was admitted to West Jersey Hospital with head injuries Monday after a blast during a fire in a dry cleaning plant at 2201 S. 8th st.

Garbrecht, of Engine Company 3, Broadway and Emerald st., was struck by the door of a dry cleaning tumbler which blew off as he entered the Mechanics Overall Service, Inc., plant with other firemen. They confined the blaze to the machine.

Acting District Chief Edward Michalak said the fire apparently was caused by static electricity. Pressure in the tumbler caused the blast, he said. Garbrecht, struck on the right side of the head, was thrown against steam radiators and was semiconscious when police took him to the hospital, Michalak said.

Captain Townsend of Engine No. 3 Dies

Camden Courier-Post —

Captain Townsend of Engine No. 3 Dies - Camden Courier-Post, April 8, 1940

Services for Veteran Firefighter Will Be Held Thursday

Capt. George M. Townsend, 45, of Fire-Engine Company No. 3, Broadway and Emerald street, died Saturday. He had been ill from a heart condition seven months. Battalion Chief Rollo R. Jones, whose headquarters were at the same station, died last Wednesday and was buried Saturday.

Captain Townsend died at his home, 2779 Stevens street, after spending some time in West Jersey Hospital. In two years he would have been eligible for pension. He was a member of the Twelfth Ward Republican Club, the Holy Name Society and St. Joseph’s Men’s Club.

Captain Townsend is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Burns Townsend, a daughter, who is a nurse at the county institutions at Lakeland, a son, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Haines. Services in the home at 8.30 a. m. Thursday will be followed by High Mass at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Church, Twenty-ninth street and Westfield avenue. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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