Market Street
Market Street is one of Camden’s oldest and most important commercial streets, running east from the Delaware River ferry terminal through the heart of downtown. For most of its history it was the primary retail corridor of Camden, lined with banks, theaters, department stores, hotels, restaurants, and professional offices. In the 19th century the street began at the Market Street Ferry landing on the Delaware River, one of the principal crossings between Camden and Philadelphia.
The street runs through a series of historic intersections: Front Street, North 2nd Street, North 3rd Street, North 4th Street, North 5th Street, Broadway, North 7th Street, North 8th Street, and continuing into the upper blocks. Broadway was extended to the Delaware River Bridge Plaza in the mid-1920s, demolishing several buildings in the 600 block between Broadway and North 7th Street.
Notable landmarks along Market Street have included the Stanley Theater (605–611, 1926–1966), the Savar Theater (633–637, 1938–1964), the Camden Safe Deposit & Trust Company (631, built 1929–1930), and the Parkade Building at North 6th Street (1955–2006). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception anchors the southeast corner of Broadway and Market Street.
Market Street Ferry — Looking East, 1888
Market Street looking east from the ferry landing, 1888.
Market Street West of Front Street, c. 1890
Market Street west of Front Street, looking toward the Delaware River, c. 1890.
1 Market Street — Hotel Ridgway
Hotel Ridgway, 1 Market Street. The Ferry House / Hotel Ridgway stood at the foot of Market Street from the 1830s through 1905 when the ferry connection moved.
Unit Block of Market Street
Unit Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1830s–2006.
1 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1830s–1905 | Ferry House / Hotel Ridgway (David Ridgway, proprietor) |
1–31 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Victor Talking Machine Company |
| — | RCA Victor Inc. |
| — | The Victor Apartments |
2 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Anthony Mattia |
4 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | New Ridgeway Barber Shop |
5-7 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1887–1891 | James F. Shannon |
6 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Jason Distribiting Co |
8 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1870s–1890s | West Jersey Stove Works | 1872 Camden City Directory Ad; 1882–1883 City Directory Advertisement |
| 1870s–1890s | William H. Allen | |
| 1880–1890 | Charles H. Allen & Family (Charles H. & Ann Allen, Charles H. Allen Jr., Rosanna Allen, William H. Allen) | |
| 1905–1955 | Camden Heating Company George Frederick Kappel George W.A. Kappel | 1955 NJ Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| — | George W.A. Kappel | |
| 1905–1955 | George W.A. Kappel |
9 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1884 | George W. Grant (1884 City Directory) | 1884 City Directory Ad |
| 1880s–1900s | A.C. Lamar | |
| 1880s–1900s | Standard Window Glass Co. |
10 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Seibert Corporation | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing |
10–12 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890–1906 | Taylor Brothers (flour, feed, seeds and agricultural machinery) |
11 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Peter C. Verga's Modern Cafe & Restaurant |
14 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | Historical and Industrial Review | |
| 1887–1891 | Harry J. Hovey, Restaurant | |
| — | Rudolph Preisendanz Sr. | 1913 Camden City Directory Ad |
| — | West Jersey Wagon Works (lumber & storage warehouse) | 1913 Camden City Directory Ad |
| 1902–1912 | Pennsylvania Bottling & Supply Co., Ltd., Oscar Weidenhammer |
14–16–18 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1882–1900s | Camden Safe Deposit & Trust Company (NE corner Market & Front) |
| 1955 | Integrity Trust Company / Security Trust Company |
15–17 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1860s–1893 | West Jersey Wagon Works |
| 1860s–1893 | Jacob Rettberg |
15–21 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–1920s | Rudolph Preisendanz Sons |
| 1890s–1920s | Rudolph Preisendanz Sr. |
16 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1888 | Edmund Colter (soap maker) | |
| 1888 | Louis T. Derousse (agricultural instruments) | |
| 1890 | Camden Slate & Wood Mantel Works (Joseph Franklin) | 1882 City of Camden (city directory ad) |
| 1947 | T. Lee Haines Inc |
18 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1895–1920 | Thomas Gallagher / Gallagher's Bar |
| 1918–1921 | Harry J. Thompson |
| 1926–1931 | William J. Thompson |
| 1947 | Otto Steiner |
| 1950–1951 | Elmer Parker (luncheonette & cigar store) |
| 1874–1890s | John Hunt |
| 1950–1951 | Edward Shapiro |
| 1950–1951 | John Moffa |
19 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929 | J. Frank Shellenberger |
20 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1911 | A. McCully & Sons (hardware) |
| 1911–1915 | Frank Grundy |
| 1936 | Victor Cafe |
| 1940 | Charles Harris |
| 1947 | Mazer's Brass Rail |
| 1954–1959 | Sparkler's Brass Rail |
| 1966–1970 | Brass Rail Liquors |
21 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929 | Terminal Delicatessen |
22 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1911 | A. McCully & Sons (hardware) |
| 1927–1929 | Nicholas Kouvatos |
| 1910s–1924 | Victory Restaurant |
| 1910s–1920s | Lenox Hotel |
| 1910s–1920s | William Kilderry |
23 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–1900s | Jesse Pratt (coal) |
24 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1914 | Harry J. Clifton (architect) |
| 1920–1930s | Camden Wallpaper Company |
| 1924 | Thomas J. Wark |
25 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880s–1890s | John W. Cheney |
| 1880s–1890s | Millwood Truscott |
26 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | New York Restaurant |
| 1888 | William G. Hillman |
27 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906–1919 | City Directory ads |
| 1896–1902 | Robert Freeman |
| 1896–1902 | Thomas Freeman |
| 1906–1910 | Robert R. Erato |
28 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1939–1943 | William Swetkoff | |
| 1947–1970 | Paul W. Swetkoff | 1955 NJ Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New jersey Bell Telephone |
30 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Philadelphia Wall Paper Co. | 1955 NJ Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad |
31 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1866–1890s | Augustus Reeve |
| 1866–1890s | Pea Shore Brick & Terracotta Works |
32 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1927–1929 | Mrs. Sarah Kilderry |
| 1947 | New York Restaurant |
| 1905 | Mrs. Margaret Larzalere |
| 1905 | Dr. William S. Jones |
| 1947 | Peter A. Kalos |
33 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1907 | Philadelphia Post-Telegraph, October 17, 1907 |
34 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1870s–1890s | William Bleakly | 1872 City of Camden (city directory ad) |
| 1872 | Brewer & Fitzgerald | 1872 Camden City Directory Ad |
| 1907 | John L. Healy, restaurant |
37 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | W.R. Brice (rooming house) | Philadelphia Inquirer, August 4, 1906 |
38–40 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s | Taylor Brothers |
8 Market Street — West Jersey Stove Works (William H. Allen), 1872 Camden City Directory ad.
West Jersey Stove Works.
W. H. ALLEN & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES, HEATERS AND RANGES,
NO. 8 MARKET STREET, CAMDEN, N. J.
8 Market Street — West Jersey Stove Works (William H. Allen), 1882–1883 City Directory advertisement.
W. H. ALLEN,
West Jersey Stove Works,
(Next door to the West Jersey Hotel.)
ESTABLISHED 1846,
BY
W. H. ALLEN,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
STOVES, HEATERS, RANGES, Etc.
METALLIC ROOFING
Of all kinds done at the lowest rates. Being practical in the business I will guarantee to give satisfaction.
TIN WARE, &c.
Stoves, Heaters, Drums, Etc., taken in storage.
REMEMBER THE OLD STORE,
No. 8 Market St.,
CAMDEN, N. J.
9 Market Street — George W. Grant, 1884 Camden City Directory.
G. W. GRANT,
Manufacturer of FINE CIGARS,
No. 9 Market St., Camden, N. J.
CIGARS MADE TO ORDER ANY SIZE OR SHAPE.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer.
8 Market Street, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
CAMDEN HEATING CO
Established 1905
Heating Engineers - Contractors
Heating - Ventilating - Air Conditioning Systems
OIL BURNERS
FUEL OIL
PIPING SYSTEMS
8 Market St., Camden, N. J.
EMerson 5-0173
Nights, Sundays & Holidays Call WOodlawn 4-6137
14–16–18 Market Street — Camden Slate and Wood Mantel Works (No. 16), city directory ad.
CAMDEN SLATE AND WOOD MANTEL WORKS,
—MANUFACTURERS OF FINE—
Slate and Wood Mantels.
Also Wainscoting, Slate Hearths, Bracket Shelves, Bureau Tops, Table Tops, Beer Facings, Washstand Tops and all kinds of Slate Work. Grates or Summer Pieces to Fit Old or New Mantels. Ornamental Plastic Centres, Brackets, &c. Plain, Enameled and Painted Tiles.
No. 16 Market Street, Camden, N. J.
A fire broke out about 7.30 last evening in the building in the rear of No. 18 Market street, Camden, and communicated to Nos. 16 and 14, causing damage principally by water to the amount of $2000. The buildings were occupied by John Hunt, a carpet weaver; Lewis T. Derrousse [sic], dealer in agricultural implements, and by Hoovey’s restaurant. Hunt and Derrousse are the heaviest loosers [sic].
Security Trust Company (formerly Integrity Trust), Market Street, May 11, 1926.
NONE OF STOLEN MONEY FOUND ON SUSPECT
Oscar Lahead was brought back from Buffalo to Camden yesterday by County Detective Cherry to answer a charge of stealing $120 from Mrs. Frank Grundy, of 20 Market street. When he returned Lahead did not have a cent.
"I was employed by the man and he had loaned it to a blacksmith and asked Grundy for the loan of $5. Grundy said he would find the money when he retired and he would. Going to Harrisburg he left in with a colored fellow." Shortly after Lahead found himself speeding away on a rail road. After that he went to Buffalo, where he loaned to his money disappeared. Here he was taken into custody and held pending further investigation.
After thieves had gone to much trouble in breaking into the place of the Jekle Butterine Company, 24 Market street, they carried away a revolver, a penknife and a few pennies.
27 Market Street, city directory ads, 1906–1919.
SAND
FIRE CLAYS
ROBERT R. ERATO
BOTH PHONES
27 MARKET ST.
See Adv. Under Name
BELL—TELEPHONES—EASTERN
R. R. ERATO
—DEALER IN—
PAVING, CONCRETE, GLASS, BUILDING, MOULDING, RIVER, CORE, STONE and FILTERING SAND
OFFICE: 27 Market Street, Camden, N. J.
RESIDENCE, 817 E. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. WORKS, Morris Station, N. J.
28 Market Street, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
CONEY ISLAND BAR INC
BEER - WINES - LIQUORS
28 Market Camden........EMerson 5-9840
30 Market Street, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
Philadelphia Wall Paper Co.
IN CAMDEN CALL
EMerson 5-3464
EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORS FOR
EMBLEM BOOK BY Birge
THE TREASURE CHEST BOOK
HOME BEAUTIFUL BOOK (WITH MATCHING FABRICS)
HOUSE OF BEAUTY BOOK (WITH MATCHING FABRICS)
SUBURBAN TEXTURES
CALIFORNIA TEXTURES
BURLAP and JAMAICA WEAVES
YOUR PAPER HANGER HAS OUR SAMPLE BOOKS
Camden Store: 30 MARKET ST.
PHILADELPHIA STORE: 6123 - 6129 MARKET ST.
GRanite 2-1516 / 2-7606
John L. Healey A Hotel Keeper
John L. Healy, who conducts a restaurant at 33 Market street, will shortly give up catering to the needs of one’s abdominal cavity and become a D. L. W. G. at the northeast corner of Fourth and Market streets. John was granted a license transfer last night and is meditating starting a hotel in connection with the business.
Tony Petri will be chief clerk at Mr. Healy’s place of business, which assures courteous and efficient service.
34 Market Street, 1872 Camden City Directory ad.
Brewer & Fitzgerald,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Flour, Grain, Feed, Lime, Plaster, Cement, Pitch, TAR, BEEF CRACKLING, CATTLE SALT, Guano, Phosphate of Lime, &c., &c., PLASTERING LATH, HIDES & TALLOW BOUGHT. BAILED HAY, TILE PLOUGHS AND PLOUGH CASTINGS. Clover and Timothy Seed.
No. 34 MARKET STREET, CAMDEN N. J.
All good delivered to New Jersey Railroads free of charge.
Thirty persons in a lodging house at 37 Market street, Camden, narrowly escaped having their lives snuffed out early yesterday morning when in some unknown manner a hole was burned in a gas pipe. The escaping gas flooded the place and then became ignited. A farmer passing the place aroused W. R. Brice, the proprietor, who rushed to the cellar and shut off the flow of gas from the meter. This prevented the spread of the flames, but the fumes that had escaped prior to the fire seriously affected several of the lodgers. All were revived after some little difficulty.
38–40 Market Street — Taylor Brothers.
Notes — Unit Block of Market Street
8 Market Street. Charles H. Allen was the son of William H. Allen. He lived on the premises at the family’s business location, then moved to Mt. Royal, New Jersey in the 1890s.
9½ Market Street. Horse cars furnished public transportation in Camden until 1896 when trolleys took over. Seating about 25 persons, the cars were operated by Camden Horse Railroad Co., whose franchise was taken over by Public Service. In addition to destination signs, an advertisement was carried along the top. From the 1880s through at least 1906, Alonzo C. Lamar’s paint supply business was on Market Street just east of Delaware Avenue, where RCA Victor buildings now stand. He also operated the Standard Window Glass Co. out of the same address. This photograph, from about 1881, was submitted to the Courier-Post in the 1950s by Mrs. S. E. Southard, of Wenonah.
Market Street Paving, May 1899
The Vulcanite Paving Company yesterday began tearing up cobbles on Market street preparatory to repaving the street with sheet asphalt. But one side of the street will be paved at a time.
Here and There in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Work was begun yesterday on a mammoth warehouse for a soup company at Front and Market streets. It will be one-story and 400 by 200 feet.
Over the River — Notes of Interest in the City Across the Delaware
Philadelphia Inquirer —
100 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1880s–1955.
100 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Campbell Soup Company |
| — | L3 Communications |
101 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880s | George W. Garnts (cigarmaker) |
| 1885–1913 | R. S. Bender & Son (bookbinders) |
| 1885–1913 | Robert S. Bender |
| 1887 | Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887 |
103 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890–1891 | William F. Sanders |
| 1918–1919 | Frank Hecht |
| 1920s | Campbell Soup Plant |
| 1873–1877 | Trade Insurance Company |
| 1887 | Louis Herbst's City Hotel |
104 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1926 | Herbert N. Moffett (architect) |
105 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | D.H. Condit & Co. (general insurance) |
| — | Daniel H. Condit & Edward N. Cohn |
| 1880s–1890s | Roberts & Cohn (real estate company) |
| 1880s–1890s | Edward N. Cohn |
| 1880s–1890s | Joseph E. Roberts Sr. |
106 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1870s–1914 | Howard M. Cooper |
| 1876–1914 | Thomas Ellis French |
| 1880s–1890 | Bailey & Nelson (construction & real estate) |
| 1880s–1890 | William T. Bailey & A.B. Nelson |
107 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | James B. Dayton |
111 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | Charles T. Reed | |
| 1906 | South Jersey Construction | Ad from 1906 Telephone Directory |
112 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1799–1830s | City Hotel |
| 1866–1889 | Louis Herbst |
| 1890–1892 | William F. Sanders |
| 1893–1898 | Frank Peterson |
| 1899–1903 | William Moebius |
| 1903–1906 | Frederick Forster |
| 1907–1913 | Charles Hartmeier |
| 1914–1919 | Frank Hecht Jr |
| 1915 | Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 1915 |
| 1920 | Rasa Hecht |
| 2003 | Philadelphia Inquirer, January 20, 2003 |
| 2017 | Philadelphia Inquirer, February 2, 2017 |
| 1920s–1980s | Campbell Soup Plant |
113 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Gaskill's Hotel |
| 1914 | Camden Post-Telegram, October 14, 1912 (P. Gaskill) |
115 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | Charles Kalt & Family (upholsterer) |
| 1880 | Charles & Eliza Kalt |
| 1880 | Charles Kalt |
| 1880 | Frederick W. Kalt |
| 1880 | George Kalt |
| 1880 | Eva Kalt |
| 1880 | Edward Kalt |
| 1880 | Belle Kalt |
117 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | Isaac Seligman |
119 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1812–1922 | National State Bank |
| 1922–1928 | First Camden National Bank & Trust |
120 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | Lewis Linkenhiel |
| 1881–1882 | John Daniel Hann |
| 1883–1884 | Henry Schulz |
121 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | Peter L. Voorhees |
122 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910–1920 | Howard Harrington & Family |
| 1910–1920 | Howard & Margarette Harrington howard f. harrington |
123 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | William Calhoun (Camden County Sheriff) |
| 1912 | William Morgan |
124 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 1917 |
| 1917 | Phillipo Del Guerra |
| 1890–1910s | Frank X. Braun |
| 1890–1910s | Otto E. Braun |
125 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | John B. Wood |
| 1890 | Starr Building |
| 1890 | Kelly's Shoe Factory |
| 1990 | Camden Courier-Post, March 29, 1990 |
| 1894–1900 | Camden Manual Training & High School |
127 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | Abraham Browning |
Over the River.
Notes of Interest in the City Across the Delaware.
The cigar manufactory of George W. Grant, at No. 101 Market street, which was seized some time ago for revenue tax, has been sold by the internal revenue authorities. About $100 was realized.
101 Market Street — South Jersey Construction Company ad, 1906.
SOUTH JERSEY CONSTRUCTION CO.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
111 Market Street, CAMDEN, N. J.
112 Market Street — City Hotel, established 1799–1830s.
Wife Granted Divorce
On the ground of desertion, Mrs. Helena M. Miller yesterday won legal separation from her husband, Matthew Miller, a decree for divorce being made by Chancellor Walker, in Camden. Mrs. Miller is a daughter of Charles Hartmaier, former proprietor of the City Hotel. They were married in New York in August of 1906. Soon after the wife alleged her husband neglected her and after efforts were made to prevail upon him to realize his responsibilities and had proved fruitless, followed by his dropping out of sight, action for divorce was taken. There are two children.
Ten Escaped Asphyxiation
William Moebius, a Camden hotelkeeper, his wife, four children and four employes were nearly asphyxiated by coal gas at 112 Market street early yesterday morning. The heater flue became stopped and the deadly fumes soon filled the house. One of Moebius’ sons became ill. This led to the discovery of the leak.
10c. Business Men’s Lunch from 11 to 2 and friend [sic] oysters with every drink from 4 to 7 p.m. Don’t fall [sic] to try our Famous Fried Oysters at Gaskill’s Hotel, 313 Market St.
A slight fire occurred last night in Kelly’s shoe factory, in the rear of the Starr building, at 125 Market street. The damage was slight.
Finds Daughter at Ardmore
Philadelphia Inquirer —
After a several months’ search for his daughter, Margaret, 17 years old, Phillipo Delguerra, of 124 Market street, Camden, located the girl and Lino Bataloni, of 613 North Front street, at Ardmore. Both were placed under arrest, and waiving their extradition rights, were taken before Justice Schmitz, who committed them to jail in default of bail on a misdemeanor charge.
Market Street East of 2nd Street, 1893
Market Street east of North 2nd Street, 1893.
How the Y. M. C. A. Benefits Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Great Interest Taken in Association Work and Results Are Most Satisfactory.
A “Gym” Worth Praising
The New House of Muscle Is One of the Finest in the Eastern Section of the Country—Its Features, Methods and Instructor.
The inestimable benefit of a Young Men’s Christian Association branch to a large city has never been more forcibly demonstrated than in Camden, where for the past eighteen years an association has flourished, accomplishing good work with the most satisfactory results.
From the time of organization the work has been constantly enlarging, until now the association is one of the most healthy, in a financial way, in this section. Its splendid facilities for every branch of association work, the gymnasium, college, literary and religious departments make it exceedingly popular and its work is supported by a large number of Camden’s best known citizens.
The enthusiasm in matters relating to the association is at times remarkable and the churches assist greatly in the work, by pulpit utterances and help by the members of the congregations. The Y. M. C. A. and the churches work harmoniously together, and by co-operation mutual benefit is the result.
The present organization was formed at a private house, corner Front and Cooper streets, October 1[?], 187[?], it being the outgrowth of a union young people’s prayer meeting. Meetings were held for a short time in the rear room of what was then the Trinity Baptist Church, now known as the Hatch Post Building. Later quarters were secured at [?]18 Federal street, where they were located for more than a year. Then a move was made to Lincoln Hall, Third and Market, the second and third stories of that building being secured, where for ten years they remained. Then the Third and Federal streets building was used and from there the association moved to its present quarters.
Since the association moved from its old quarters at Third and Federal streets, the membership has been almost doubly increased, principally by the construction of one of the finest gymnasiums in this section of the country, being more complete than the central association of this city and possessing a fine swimming tank, which the mother branch here has not.
The “Gym’s” Great Attraction
There can be no doubt but that the athletic work in the Y. M. C. A. is its greatest attraction. It draws young men to the building, gets them interested in the work and lays the foundation for the accomplishment of the association’s purpose, leading them in the right path.
The Camden Association has had long and varied experience with gymnastics, and the addition of this great feature has more than proven its value to the work. The first “gym” in Camden was in the old building at the southeast corner of Third and Market streets. The space was very small, the athletic work suffering severely in the cramped quarters. However, the work was carried on there with great success for nearly four years, when the building at the southwest corner of Third and Federal streets was erected and the two upper floors engaged.
This change proved to be successful. A large gymnasium floor space was now at hand, with shower baths, dressing rooms and other features necessary for the carrying on of gymnastic work. The great drawback, however, was the ceiling, which was not more than fifteen feet in height. This prevented any development of flying and traveling ring work, while horizontal bar work was also handicapped to a certain extent. However, for nearly six years the work progressed there in the most satisfactory manner, the classes being large and interest at times very great.
The Present Quarters.
The building now in use at Broadway and Federal streets is the most complete the Camden Association ever had, and while the reading rooms, parlors and game rooms were not constructed especially for the work, yet they are almost exactly the desired arrangement. Just above the house was a space of ground nearly one hundred feet wide and very deep. On this space the “gym” was erected, and a beauty it is. It runs east and west, the front facing Federal street, and getting a good Southern sun exposure.
The gymnasium has a thoroughly modern equipment and, as said above, it has no superior in this section of the country. It is 43x7[?] feet, with a peaked roof thirty-two feet high. The running track overhead is a good feature in the “gym,” and it is, of course, very largely patronized.
Then the pool has been the means of drawing many men into the Association work. It is 21x39 feet, with a depth of water from four feet four inches to six feet. The sides and bottom are lined with white enameled bricks, and has a capacity of 33,000 gallons of water.
Physical Instructor Villee.
The gymnastic work is under the direction of A. G. Villee, who during his two years’ connection with the Camden Association has advanced and created great interest in the work. Mr. Villee is a follower of the Chicago Training School system, having received his gymnastic education there, and naturally believes in its teachings. He is 25 years old, a native of Lancaster, Pa., and has been in gymnastic work for the past five years. After his course at the training school he was appointed assistant at Milwaukee, going from there to Newcastle, Pa., then to Allentown, and then to Norfolk, Va., where he was stationed when he received his appointment as physical instructor at Camden.
Through Mr. Villee athletics have taken a healthy, vigorous turn, and there is a live, wide-awake interest in everything gymnastic in the Camden Association. The classes average eighteen a week, while the usual attendance by the senior members is thirty and the junior members thirty-five. The business men’s class at 5.15 has a usual attendance of fifteen.
With this year came a new feature in the association’s gymnastic work, that of indoor competitive athletic sports. The third of the series took place last evening. These meetings are trials or preliminaries to the final, which is slated for April. The men who have qualified in these trials will be handicapped according to their abilities for the finals, and the first three competitors will receive gold, silver and bronze medals respectively.
The class drill system introduced by Instructor Villee is an excellent one, and a person having a knowledge of gymnastic work will readily appreciate its good points. First there comes the health drill, which includes the free hand, arm, leg and body movement. Then the educative, which means work on the various apparatus, while the third, or recreative, covers games of various sorts on the floor of the gymnasium, exclusive of basket ball. This system is always maintained.
A leaders’ class is also a new feature adopted by Mr. Villee. The men who are included in this class are the best athletes in the association, who lead the different classes and assist the physical instructor. They meet once a week, practicing advanced work and becoming better acquainted with Mr. Villee’s system of physical education.
The junior membership is very large and among the boys, all of whom are under 16 years of age, there are some clever athletes. Mr. Villee also has junior leaders, the boys doing the best work being honored with the positions. This junior department also has a class of twelve club swingers, in which Mr. Villee takes great pride. He has them under his particular care, and without doubt they are a clever lot of boys.
There are many other interesting features in the gymnastic work, and the two fine bowling alleys and shuffleboards should not be forgotten in this brief review.
A feature in the winter’s work has been the series of “Health and First Aid to the Injured” talks. These began in November and will continue until April, the course being closed by Dr. E. M. Howard. The Saturday outings in summer will be continued the coming season. These delightful affairs are under Mr. Villee’s direction. A crowd of probably twenty leaves the association about 10 o’clock of a Saturday morning, riding as far as they can in the trolleys, then walking to some pretty spot, where all sorts of sports and games are indulged in.
The Association Officers.
The officers of the association are composed of Camden’s best-known men, and there is not a better known and more highly respected citizen than Walter M. Patton, who is now president. For years he has been an enthusiastic worker and supporter of the association. The secretaryship is in the hands of Harry Curtis, who has now been with the Camden Association about two years. Mr. Curtis is very popular with the members and has done much toward placing the branch where it is to-day.
The vice-president and treasurer is William J. Coxey, who has been long identified with the work. C. L. Craig is recording secretary. The Board of Directors is composed of Schuyler C. Woodhull, Joseph E. Roberts, William C. Lore, W. A. Davis, M. D., W. Bechtel, Gelbert Landis, Judge Frank Burdsall, Frank Sitley, Samuel D. Goff and Dr. E. M. Howard. The trustees are Abraham Anderson, Wilbur F. Rose, Harry Humphreys, Luther H. Kellum, W. J. Coxey, Carlton M. Williams, Joseph B. Van Sciver, Joseph E. Robert and Thomas E. Gifford. Frank Pierson is assistant secretary.
Camden Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium.
Market Street East of 3rd Street, 1900
Market Street east of North 3rd Street, 1900.
License Changes In Camden.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
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.
Knell of Doom for Cobbles in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Proposed Loan to Lay Sheet Asphalt on the Principal Thoroughfares of the City.
A NEEDED IMPROVEMENT
Recent Law Permits Issue of Bonds and the Tax Rate Would Not Be Increased—Speedy Action Anticipated.
Camden will commence to lay asphalt on its main streets this year, notwithstanding the fact that no provision was made for this much-needed improvement in the general appropriation ordinance adopted at the last meeting of City Council. City Counnsel [sic] Morgan has discovered that Camden can issue bonds to the amount of $200,000 for repaving streets, under a law passed in 1806 [sic]. This law, which applies to cities of the second class, requires that the loan shall not be negotiated at a higher rate of interest than 4 per cent. nor for a longer period than twenty years. A sinking fund, sufficient to pay off the bonds at maturity is to be established under control of the Mayor, City Comptroller and chairman of the Finance Committee.
The Republican members of City Council, who constitute the majority, are said to be in favor of spending at least $100,000 for laying sheet asphalt upon some of the principal business thoroughfares this year. It is probable that some action favorable to the project will be taken at a meeting of City Council tomorrow evening. There are hundreds of wheelmen in Philadelphia, as well as the cyclers and business men of Camden, who would enjoy pedaling over a smooth pavement in the South Jersey metropolis.
Petitions are now in circulation for the improvement of the following streets with sheet asphalt:
Market street, from Front to the intersection with Federal street. Federal street, from Front to Cooper’s Creek. Kaighn avenue, from Front to Haddon avenue. Broadway, from Federal to Emerald street. Haddon avenue, from Federal street to Line. Cooper street from Delaware avenue to the Camden and Atlantic Railroad.
Many of these streets are now paved with cobble stones, and asphalt may be laid over this old pavement. Property owners along the streets named are signing the petitions and agree to pay one-half of the expense of the improved paving. This will amount to from $20 to $25 a property with a frontage of twenty feet. Property owners who have paid for Belgian block paving will not have to pay for the asphalt.
The expense to the city and property owners will be greatly reduced by the share of the expense that the Camden and Suburban Railway Company will have to bear. Under the ordinances which give this company the use of the streets it must lay improved pavement between its tracks and two feet on each side whenever ordered to do so. Street Commissioner Blowe has estimated the cost of asphalt paving as follows:
Ta [sic] pave Haddon avenue it will cost the city $10,000 and the railroad company, $4170; Federal street will cost the city $13,000 and the railroad company $13,000; Market street will cost the city $19,000 and the railroad company $13,000; Cooper street will cost the city $36,000; Broadway will cost the city $20,000 and the railroad company $10,400; Kaighn avenue will cost the city $12,000 and the railroad company $12,000. These figures, which may be slightly reduced when bids are received, as they stand now would make the cost to the city $110,000 and the Camden and Suburban Railway $61,170.
The improved streets and the new $600,000 artesian water plant, soon to be completed, will, it is expected, help to boom property in Camden.
Over in Camden.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday by the American Metal Edge Box Company.
The police were notified yesterday that William Ilgenfritz, 14 years old, of 1121 Mickle street, was missing.
Jacob N. Wise, 65 years old, fell from a step at Delaware and Market streets yesterday and broke his hip. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.
A number of church people have filed a remonstrance with the excise Commission against granting a liquor license to Charles Gorden, of Ninth street and Ferry avenue.
Mrs. Victor Kline, of 526 Vine street, discovered a burglar in the house early Tuesday morning, but the thief fled at her approach, leaving a lot of clothing and silverware which he had bundled up, ready to take away.
Charles E. Wilson was committed by Recorder Mowrey [sic] last night, charged with stealing two overcoats from the Camden Turning Mill, at Front and Arch streets. He was captured at the Federal Street Ferry by Policemen [sic] Hartman.
Bessie Hughes was held by Justice Schmitz yesterday for a further hearing on a charge of stealing household goods from the boarding house of Mrs. Marshall, at 121 Market street. Some of the missing goods were found at the defendant’s home.
Among the latest victims of the grip in Camden are Mayor Hatch, Chief of Police Foster, City Clerk Harry Kramer, former City Counsel J. Willard Morgan, Charles R. Baron, New Jersey editor of the Philadelphia Record, and Policemen George Cooper, Harry Miller, James Ware and George Anderson.
200 Block of Market Street
200 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1880s–2006.
200-202 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1912–1947 | Kernan's Cafe |
| 1912–1934 | Owen Kernan |
| 1918–1930 | Owen Kernan |
| 1934–1956 | Joseph B. & James P. Kernan |
| 1939–1966 | Joseph B. & James P. Kernan |
| 1906–1911 | Joseph C. Kolb |
201 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1882 | W. Elwood Campbell |
| 1887–1888 | John F. Shannon |
| 1895 | John Chambers |
| 1970s | Hank's Bar |
201–205 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1977–1991 | Herman's Bar (Herman S. Szatkowski) |
| 1991–2010 | Hank's Bar & Grill (Hank Szatkowski & Judy Szatkowski) |
203 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1964–1977 | J Bar & Liquor |
| 1933–1943 | Delight Grill |
| 1943–1944 | Hyde's Tavern Joe Hyde |
| 1944–1949 | Johnnie's Bar |
| 1990s–2000s | Hank's |
203–205 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1949–1954 | Johnnie's Bar & Liquor Store (John F. Clifford & Charles Calnan) |
| 1954–1959 | Sylvera Bar & Liquor Store (Morris & Vera Tacknoff, Edward & Sylvia Kessler) |
204 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880 | Thomas Hollins & Family |
| 1880 | Thomas & Annie T. Hollins |
| 1880 | George Hollins |
| 1880 | Frank Hollins |
| 1880 | Harry Hollins |
| 1947 | T.L. Bear |
205 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Sylvera Bar & Liquor Store | 1955 NJ Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad |
| 1880s | John W. Wescott |
206 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1950s | Braun's Tailors |
207 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Fruit Basket Shop | 1955 NJ Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1924–1926 | Charles M. Abrahamson | |
| 1877–1890s | J. Willard Morgan | |
| 1947 | James Burlotos | |
| 1908–1918 | Lawrence Burton Reader | |
| 1929–1930s | Corporal Edward L. Golden |
208 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Cocosis Brothers Restaurant |
209 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1936–1938 | New Deal Market |
| 1932–1947 | New Deal Restaurant |
| 1932–1947 | Nicholas Kouvatas |
210 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1915 | Philadelphia Inquirer, June 13, 1915 |
| 1928 | Paul Draper |
| 1947 | Campbell Soup Plant |
| 1876–1890 | Benjamin L. Horner & Family |
| 1876–1890 | Benjamin & Sarah Horner |
| 1915–1919 | Frederick G. Moebius |
211 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1878 | Isaac Lovett Sr. & Family |
| 1878 | Isaac Lovett Jr. |
| 1934 | The Oasis Bar |
| 1947 | Champion Shoe Repair |
212 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s | Occupant (photo on file) |
| 1909 | Mrs. Lee Roberts |
213 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| late 1880s | Richard A. Wills (plumbing supplies) |
| 1890–1891 | John McCormack's Saloon |
| 1890–1891 | Richard Daly |
214 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880s–1920s | Jennie F. Chew & Family |
| 1928 | Baker & Flick (photo) |
| 1890–1908 | Christopher C. Chew Co. aka Chew's Bee Hive |
214–220 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| After 1908–1930s | Baker-Flick Company (George C. Baker & John A. Flick) |
| 1940s | Golden Rule Store (closed by 1947) |
215 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Purple & Gold As | 1928 Camden High School Purple & Gold Yearbook ad |
| 1947 | Charles F. Albrecht | |
| 1947 | S.C. Baylin | |
| 1928 | Lindley's Marble Front Restaurant |
216 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883 | Building photo (1883) |
| 1900s–1940s | C.C. Chew (Camden Courier, TC 101) |
| 1866–1887 | John F. Chew & Son |
| 1888–1899 | Christopher C. Chew |
217 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1927–1928 | Joseph Welch |
| 1947 | Angles Restaurant |
218–220 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Philadelphia Inquirer, November 29, 1998 |
219 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890 | James Dunn |
| 1920s–1933 | Joseph D. Wenzelle ("bookie") |
| 1930s–1947 | Oscar G. Bendler |
221 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947–1955 | Visceglia Brothers Barbershop |
| 1947 | Camden Athletic Corporation (promoters) |
222 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Campbell Soup Company |
223 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924–1947 | Joseph Mayer |
| 1947 | Joseph Mayer Bakery |
224 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | Columbia Hotel | 1906 Camden City Directory Ad |
| 1918–1921 | John Reilly Saloon | |
| 1924–1922 | Victor Hotel (aka Victor Cafe) | |
| 1936–1943 | Hi Hatters Club | |
| 1959–1984 | Bell Bar | |
| 1880 | Frederick Himmelein Sr. & Family | |
| 1880 | Frederick & Helena Himmelein | |
| 1880 | John Himmelein | |
| 1880 | Lizzie Himmelein | |
| 1880 | Frederick Himmelein Jr. | |
| 1880 | Lena Himmelein | |
| 1883–1884 | Edward Rimke Saloon | |
| 1956 | High Hat Club |
225 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | Daniel H. Sharp |
| 1947 | Kathleen Callahan |
226 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Leon Wanicur Luncheonette |
227 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Philadelphia Inquirer, April 29, 1995 |
| 1880s–1890s | Caleb Parry |
| 1894–1895 | Mrs. Louisa W. Shinn |
227-229 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1936 | West Jersey Cafe |
| 1939–1947 | Homo's |
| 1954–1977 | Terminal Bar & Liquor |
| 1990–2004 | Market Street West |
| — | The State Mutual Building & Loan Association |
| 1936 | Shamus Maguire, proprietor (West Jersey Cafe) |
| 1939–1947 | Charles Marion, proprietor (West Jersey Cafe) |
228 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s–1890s | James Rufus Eastlack (grocer) | |
| 1908–1923 | Thomas S. Pancoast (confectioner) | |
| 1920s–1970s | Joseph H. Deacon Co. (leather goods) | 1928 Purple & Gold Ad |
| 1920s–1970s | Joseph H. Deacon |
229 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Philadelphia Record, April 25, 1931 (traction line story) | |
| 1891 | Albert C. Dildine | |
| 1931 | Jerry Baehr | |
| 1955 | Frank's Beauty Salon | 1955 NJ Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing |
230 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | William Williams (carpenter & builder) |
231 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Marcouse Building |
232 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Minnesota-Connor Mines Inc |
| 1880s –1960s | Louis B. Humphreys Sr |
| 1880s–1960s | Louis B. Humphreys Jr. |
200 block of Market Street, July 25, 1976.
Market Street, 201 to 415, looking east, c. 1930.
Market Street, 201–431, 1970.
201 Market Street — Hank’s Bar, March 16, 2003.
205 Market Street, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
SYLVERA BAR & LIQUOR STORE
COMPLETE SELECTION OF
LIQUORS & WINES
& ICE COLD BEER
205 Market Camden.......EMerson 5-1422
207 Market Street, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
FRUIT BASKET SHOP
FRUIT BASKETS A SPECIALTY
Fruit by Telegraph - Anywhere U S A
PEANUTS ROASTED DAILY
207 Market Camden....WOodlawn 4-4700
209 Market Street — New Deal Market, 1936–1938.
Worried Over War, Tries to End Life
Camden Man Beats Himself Over Head With Hammer — Auto Crashes Into Pole
Worry over the war coupled with the heat caused Frederick Moebius, aged 49 years, a saloonkeeper of 210 Market street, Camden, to so badly beat himself over the head with a hammer yesterday afternoon that at Cooper Hospital it was stated he will likely die. It was found the man had a severe fracture of the skull beside being in an exhausted condition from the sudden visitation of warm weather.
Moebius had been in a perturbed state of mind over the situation in Europe and this was but accentuated with the later developments in this country over the Lusitania incident. He acted strangely yesterday and was heard to remark that he was fearful that he would be captured by the enemy. Some time later he was found in the yard with the hammer in his hand and a severe wound on his head. The police investigated and concluded that while laboring under his hallucination he had sought self-destruction.
212 Market Street.
POST CARD
MYERS COPE CO. 1521 & 1685 BOARDWALK ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
FOR MESSAGE
Dear Daughter, [message largely illegible at this resolution] Tuesday night
FOR ADDRESS ONLY
Mrs. Lee Roberts, 212 Market St., Camden N. J.
[postmark: ATLANTIC CITY, 2 P.M., 1909; 2 cent stamp]
214 Market Street — Jennie F. Chew & Family.
214–220 Market Street — Baker & Flick, 1928.
BAKER & FLICK CO [sign lettering partly hidden]
for 62 Years Faithfully Serving Camden and South Jersey
215 Market Street — Camden High School 1928 Purple & Gold yearbook ad.
Lindley’s
Marble Front Restaurant
215 MARKET STREET
Special 60c Dinners from 5 to 8 P. M.
Sunday Chicken Dinner, $1.00
Broiled on Our French Broiler
216 Market Street, 1883.
J. F. CHEW & SON,
216 Market Street, Camden, N. J.
DEALERS IN
HORSE BLANKETS, CHEAP DRY GOODS,
Oil Cloths, Carpets, Matting, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises, etc., etc.
White Shirts, Overalls, and Pants, Specialties.
216 Market Street — C.C. Chew, Camden Courier, TC 101.
Compliments of
CHRISTOPHER C. CHEW
Successor to J. F. CHEW,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, Carpets, Oil Cloths, &c.
216 Market St., Camden, N. J.
Blaze in Camden
Dry Goods Establishment of John H. Chew Destroyed by Flames
The biggest fire Camden has had for some time broke out at 10 minutes after 11 o’clock last night in the dry goods store of John H. Chew, at 218 and 220 Market street. The fire followed an explosion of mysterious origin which occurred in the rear of the building. A policeman quickly turned in an alarm and the firemen from No. 2 engine house, the central station, which is only three squares distant, promptly responded.
The flames ran to the upper floors with surprising rapidity and were soon shooting through the windows. Chief Elfreth saw that he had a serious fire to contend with, and turned in a general alarm as soon as he reached the scene.
By the time the reserve engines had arrived the flames had eaten through the roof and were shooting high in air. The fire had communicated with the Columbia Hotel, at 221 Market street, owned by August Hettmonsperger, but the firemen saved the property, which was only slightly damaged.
Within an hour the flames were under control, but Chew’s dry goods establishment was gutted and adjoining property was somewhat damaged.
The burned building was built of brick, three stories in height and was filled from roof to cellar with valuable merchandise. The loss will probably not exceed $50,000.
224 Market Street — Columbia Hotel, 1906.
Choice Wines and Liquors.
Bell Phone 735-D Eastern Phone 932-Y
Columbia Hotel
JACK SCANNELL, Proprietor,
224 Market Street,
CAMDEN, N. J.
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Cafe, Second Floor.
227 Market Street.
John H. Hutchinson.
THE
STATE MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
OF
NEW JERSEY.
HOME OFFICES:
N. W. COR. THIRD AND MARKET STREETS, CAMDEN, N. J.
SHINN.—On April 25, 1895, Louisa W. Shinn, widow of Joseph H. Shinn, aged 57. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Monday, April 29, at 2 o’clock, from her late residence, 227 Market street, Camden, N. J. Interment private, at Haddonfield, N. J.
229 Market Street, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.
Frank’s
BEAUTY SALON
Expert Operators in Charge
Expert Hair Cutting
SUCCESSOR TO WISSINGTON
WOodlawn 4-5106
229 MARKET ST
CAMDEN
Sniper’s Shot Hits Market Street Window
Camden Courier-Post —
Paul W. Draper, owner of a barber shop and beauty parlor at 210 Market street, reported to the detective bureau at 1.30 p. m. today that someone had fired a missile at the front window of the establishment.
Several patrolmen and City Detective Joseph Caputi investigated. They found splinters of glass as far as 20 feet from the window inside the shop, but the hole through the window, no larger than the point of a lead pencil, was so small it precluded the possibility of a bullet or a stone going through the pane.
On the inside of the window the hole was as large as a silver dollar and cracks extended out from it for six inches in all directions.
Draper said he had heard no gun report, but when he rushed outside the shop smelled smoke. Two boys who were passing the place at the time said they had heard something whizz by their heads, Draper told police.
Neither Draper nor the detective were able to find a missile either inside or outside the shop.
Philadelphia police last night arrested an 18-year-old youth, who they thought might be the “phantom sniper.” He was to be questioned by Camden detectives today.
The youth was found hiding near Eighth and Sansom streets. For the past week a sniper has been shooting out windows of buildings between Seventh and Eighth streets on Sansom. The bullets narrowly missed scores of persons.
The youth gave his name as Hyman Tucker, of Twenty-third street, near Cumberland. When arrested he had a small calibre rifle and a number of cartridges. He was taken to City Hall for questioning. Tucker is a night student at Central High School. The arrest was made after detectives had been posted at a vantage point along Sansom street.
Today another driver added himself to the list of some forty odd persons who have been attacked by the phantom.
He is C. C. Schatde of Ocean City. He told Haddonfield police that the sniper shot through his windshield as he was driving along Grove street near the Marlton Pike. Some mysterious missile penetrated the middle of his windshield close to the bottom. It made a hole about the size of a matchstick. Schatde said there was no one in sight and he found no projectile in his car.
Jerry Baehr — Amusement Specialist
Philadelphia Record —
“Always Bear Baehr In Mind”
JERRY BAEHR
AMUSEMENT SPECIALIST
DIRECTOR OF AMUSEMENTS
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS SHOWS
DANCES BAZAARS ETC.
ANYWHERE ANYTIME
Offices
320 WASHINGTON AVENUE OAKLYN, N. J.
COLLINGSWOOD 1827
229 MARKET STREET CAMDEN, N. J.
PHONE, CAMDEN 1763
Making the Rounds
Camden Courier-Post —
Good fellowship, tall beers and tall fish stories are rife these days at the Hi Hatter’s Club, 224 Market street, Camden . . . Herb Marker and Tom Mayer’s place is still one of the most popular rendezvous around this necko’woods . . . and there’s plenty of good reasons why . . . two very good ones are Pearl and Peggy . . . and then there’s the band . . . wotta band . . . music every night and on Friday afternoons, too . . . and last but not least . . . is the way this boy Jack Miko mixes ‘em up behind the bar.
Making the Rounds
Camden Courier-Post —
Herb Marker and Tom Mayer joint owners of the Hi Hatters Club (Don’t get me wrong, they don’t own a joint) . . . want to thank their many friends and pals for the fine way they have patronized them during the tough days of not long ago . . . Pearl and Peggy will be there to make you giggle . . . and the band . . . to tickle your toes . . . and Jack Miko (ought to be Mixo) the keeper of the bar . . . stop in at 224 Market St., Camden.
Making the Rounds: Hi Hatters Club
Camden Courier-Post —
They’re back again . . . Tom Mayers and Herb Marker . . . two splendid chaps . . . the light and life of the famous Hi Hatters Club, 224 Market street, Camden . . . and that’s only half the good news . . . they’ve brought in a new bunch of tunesters, this band has signed a guarantee to keep the customers off the chair seats . . . on display every night. By the way, the Hi Hatters have entered the S. J. Golden Dart League and they need a few more dart heavers . . . no fee . . . plenty of valuable prizes . . . see Tom or Herb for full info.
Intersection of North 4th & Market Streets, 1920s
Market Street at North 4th Street, 1920s.
300 Block of Market Street
300 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1890s–2006.
300 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1888–1950s | West Jersey Title & Guarantee Co | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1947 | New Jersey State Unemployment Compensation Commission Regional Auditing Office |
301 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1886–2010s | Security Trust Building | |
| 1950s–1980s | Burd Wallpaper & Floorcovering Co | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1886–2010s | Arthur Truscott (architect) | |
| 1912–1922 | S. Conrad Ott | |
| — | Ott & Carr (S. Conrad Ott & Joseph H. Carr) | |
| — | Samuel J.T. French Sr. | |
| — | Samuel T.J. French Jr. |
304–306 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Irene A. Clow, Notary |
| 1947–1955 | New Jersey Corporate Guarantee & Trust |
307 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Purple & Gold As | |
| 1947 | "The Cramer Building" | |
| 1947 | Harker Associates | |
| 1897–1901 | Fisler & Walton | |
| 1920s | Lewis Liberman | |
| 1947–1955 | Charles W. Russ & Company | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1928 | Miller, Mayhew & Thompson Inc. | |
| 1998–2006 | William T. Harker (consulting engineers) | |
| — | Hector's Place |
308 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1928 | Purple & Gold As |
| 1928 | Parrish & Read, Inc. |
309 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900 | Building exterior, 1900 (photo) |
| 1942 | Joseph H. Carr |
| 1947 | Attilio C. Marino |
| 1947 | Bart A. Sheehan |
| 1947 | Charles L. Rudd |
| 1947 | Thomas M. O'Neill Company |
| 2008 | Building exterior, January 2008 (photo) |
| 1870s–1885 | Dr. James A. Armstrong |
| 1890s–1918 | Fithian Simmons (undertaker) |
| 1908 | Simmons & Taylor (undertakers) |
| 1918–1920s | Wilmer Mason Wheeler (undertaker) |
| 1918–1920s | Fithian S. Simmons Co. |
310 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Camden Courier-Post, May 19, 1964 (Clan Restaurant) | |
| 1940s–1980s | Clan Manufacturing Company | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1940s–1960s | Clan Manufacturing Company |
311 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1892 | Sarah Horner |
| 2003 | Jorge's Beauty Salon |
| 1887–1889 | Camden Opera Company (John Fort, president; H. F. Hunt, vice president; Richard Fetters Smith, treasurer; Jehu Evans, secretary) |
311–315 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Building exteriors, 2005 (photo) |
312 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924 | TAYLOR HALL |
| 1924–1929 | William E. Lovett Jr |
| 1924 | Modica & Rosa |
| 1924–1929 | Joshua C. Jefferis |
| 1924–1929 | Howard L. Miller |
| 1924–1929 | Francis G. Homan |
| 1924 | Clemson C. England |
| 1929 | Ralph Fabio |
| 1929 | Rieger & Gretz Brewing Company |
| 1947 | Jehovah's Witnesses |
| 1947 | Robert C. Perina |
| 1947 | Frederick Rein |
| 1947 | Mrs. Margaret Krause |
| 1933 | Frank J. Manning |
| 1932–1933 | Young People's Socialist League |
| 1909 | D.A. Henderson & Co., insurance |
| 1933 | Unemployed Union of New Jersey |
313 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1923–? | Robert D. Clow Jr. (insurance) |
314 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1887–1890 | F. Zenneck Confectionary |
| 1903–1930s | Freeman Brothers Real Estate & Insurance |
| 1903–1930s | Clarence Freeman |
| 1903–1930s | Edgar Freeman |
315 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Camden Courier-Post, February 20, 1936 (Shirley story) | |
| 1941 | M.F. Van Istendal Jr | |
| 1955 | Pilgrim Steel Company | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1880s–1895 | Dr. Willis H. Hunt | |
| 1878–1900 | E.R. Morehouse | |
| 1932 | E.R. Morehouse | |
| 1910s–1920s | Joseph H. Forsyth | |
| 1910s–1920s | Cooper B. Hatch Company | |
| 1910s–1920s | Cooper B. Hatch | |
| 1880s–1895 | Dr. Henry Francis Hunt | |
| 1933 | Creeley & Shirley |
316 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Fischer Candies | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1955 | Charles W. Fischer |
317 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880s–1893 | George H. Pierce |
| 1880s–1893 | John F. Harned |
| 1890s–1900s | Henry Ford Stockwell |
| 1890s–1900s | Edwin G. C. Bleakly |
| 1904–1924 | Harold W. Bennett |
318 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1908–1939 | The Stag Cafe |
| 1940 | Mrs. Elizabeth C. Miller |
| 1947–1956 | Majestic Restaurant |
319 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883–1900 | Frank P. Middleton & Family (undertaker) |
| 1883–1900 | Frank P. & Mary Middleton |
| 1883–1900 | Harry B. Middleton |
| 1883–1900 | Mattie Middleton |
| 1947 | Edwin Segal |
| 1947 | Albert B. Melnik |
320 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920–1922 | Bronislaw Piontkowski |
| 1947 | Faith Tabernacle School |
| 1947 | Milton Berger |
| 1914–1915 | John L. Semple |
| 1914–1915 | Law Office of John L. Semple & J. Harry Switzer |
| 1930s–1940s | S. Levy Company |
321 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1874–1920 | William Duval & Family | |
| 1953–1955 | Michael Kouvata K Liquor Stores | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1923 | Camden City Company | |
| 1923 | Walter D. Dunn Co. (rugs) | |
| 1923 | Florentine Rug Co. | |
| 1923 | J. Robley Tucker | |
| 1923 | Walls Real Estate Co. | |
| 1923 | Walter S. Wolfe |
322 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Cecilia Bailie | |
| 1947 | Floyd Straub | |
| 1947 | Robert Clifton | |
| 1955 | Dewees Typewriter Company | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1960 | 322 Market, June 10, 1960 (photo) | |
| 1971 | Camden Courier-Post, August 4, 1971 (Dewees) | |
| 1971 | Dewees Typewriter Company | |
| 2003 | 322 Market, March 10, 2003 (photo) | |
| 1927 | R.N. Clifton (chiropodist) |
323 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1870s–1880s | Richard Outwater | |
| 1947 | Gem Products Sales Inc | |
| 1947 | Tucker Realty Company | |
| 2004 | Erenia Levinia | |
| 1955 | Brunson Instrument Company | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
324 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | also 5 apartments | |
| 1892–1893 | Mrs. Louisa W. Krueger Shinn | |
| 1955 | Betty & Stella Beauty Shop | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1930s–1940s | Tommy the Barber |
325 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Solomon Building | |
| 1955 | Retailers Commercial Agency, Inc. | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages Ad |
| 2005 | 325 Market Street, 2005 (photo) | |
| 1892–1896 | Fisler & Walton |
326 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Amato's Italian Restaurant |
327 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919 | Camden High School |
| 1880s–1912 | Dr. Purnell W. Andrews |
| 1919 | Richardson A. Roberts |
328 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Luethy & Flemming |
| 1947 | Barney B. Brown |
| 1947 | Carl Kisselman |
| 1947 | Albert E. Heal Jr |
| 1947 | Arch Book Compnay |
| 1947 | Rocco Palese |
| 1947 | Bruce A. Wallace |
| 1920s–2006 | A.S. Woodruff Building |
| 1920s–2006 | Albert S. Woodruff |
| 1947 | Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada |
329 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1870s–1912 | 1947 Hartley Priestley | |
| 1955 | Lyons Steel Erecting & Rigging Corporation | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
330 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Starr, Summerill & Lloyd |
| 1947 | S. Lewis Davis |
| 1947 | William G. Bischoff |
| 1947 | Warren C. Douglas |
| 1947 | Sidney P. McCord Jr |
| 1947 | Carroll & Taylor |
| 1920s–2006 | Law Building |
331 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Nick's Restaurant |
| — | Dr. Clark J. Cooper |
| 1947 | Terry Matis |
333 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Bernard Lowden |
Market Street, 301–333 looking west, 1926.
301 Market Street, 1959.
WOodlawn 4-3101
Burd Wallpaper and Floorcovering Co.
301 Market Street
Camden, New Jersey
309 Market Street — Simmons & Taylor, undertakers; the file name reads 012708 (the earlier caption said January 2008) and the crop carries no date.
SIMMONS & TAYLOR
Undertakers
—:309 Market Street:—
Eastern 2-92 PHONES Bell 3
309 Market Street — Fithian S. Simmons, undertaker; the file name reads 1900 (the earlier caption said 1900) and the crop carries no date.
FITHIAN S. SIMMONS,
UNDERTAKER
309 Market St., CAMDEN, N. J.
TELEPHONE No. 8. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
311–315 Market Street, 2005.
Blank Books for Every Need. Loose Leaf Devices. Creely & Shirley, Inc. — Commercial Stationers — 315 Market Street — Phone Camden 4662
Stenorette Dictating Machines
DeJUR GRUNDIG — Stenorette Embassy — Stenorette Versatile — Fully Transistorized Portable & Standard Dictating & Transcribing Units. Foolproof Push Button Operation. Rental Purchase Plan. Authorized Sales & Service.
Dewees Typewriter Company — 322 Market St., Camden, N.J. — WOodlawn 4-7098
322 Market Street — Dewees Typewriter Company (first crop, June 10, 1960 per the file name and the directory row; the paper is not named on the crop) and Posternock Beauty Salon, Camden Courier-Post ad, October 30, 1931 (second crop). The earlier caption read June 1960 and March 2003.
GENERAL, FULLY ELECTRIC ADDING MACHINE
Operates at lightning speed. Prints total and sub-total on tape. Choice of 3 beautiful colors: pink, blue, or green. Makes hand-operated machines obsolete.
7 TOTAL ONLY $99.50 Plus F.E.T.
DEWEES TYPEWRITER CO.
322 MARKET ST., CAMDEN, N. J.
Open Sat. 8-12
POSTERNOCK
PERMANENT . . . $2.50
Hot Oil Shampoo and Finger Wave . . . . . . . . 50c
322 Market Street
PHONE CAMDEN 86
325 Market Street, 2005.
Notes — 300 Block of Market Street
317 Market Street. The law firm founded by George Pierce took on H.F. Stockwell as a partner in the 1890s. The firm became Bleakly & Stockwell in 1904, and in 1923, with the addition of Albert E. Burling, Bleakly, Stockwell, & Burling. By 1958 known as Bleakly, Stockwell, & Zink, the firm remained in business in Camden at 317 Market Street through at least 1977.
321 Market Street. In 1920 William Duval’s tobacco and cigar business was moved to 226 North 7th Street.
Committee to Arrange Banquet for Kisselman
Camden Courier-Post —
A meeting of the Carl Kisselma[n] dinner committee will be held Satur[day] at the offices of Albert S. Woodruff, 328 Market street, to complet[e] plans for the testimonial banquet [in] honor of the newly appointed seco[nd] assistant city solicitor.
The dinner will be held in Hotel Wa[lt] Whitman on April 24. Former Sena[tor] Woodruff will be toastmaster. Lew[is] Liberman is chairman of the commit[tee] in charge of the event.
Michel Confirmed as Prosecutor Here
Camden Courier-Post —
Senate Finally Approves Choice Announced by Edison 2 Months Ago
Trenton, June 30. — Firmin Michel, former Camden city solicitor, was confirmed tonight by the Senate as county prosecutor, succeeding Samuel P. Orlando. He was nominated two months ago by Governor Edison.
District Judge Bartholomew A. Sheehan, of Camden, was confirmed as a member of the State Labor Mediation Board.
Michel, widely known member of the South Jersey Bar, had the support of Mayor George E. Brunner, of Camden, and was favored by State Senator Alfred E. Driscoll, Republican majority leader and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Orlando has been serving as prosecutor by virtue of holding a position as special assistant attorney general. Opposition to Orlando’s reappointment developed following suit he instituted for pay deducted under an economy program extending back several years.
Salary of prosecutor is $7500.
Driscoll, as the Senate representative of Camden county, blocked reappointment of Orlando in January and the position went over to the administration of Governor Edison when appointive powers of former Governor A. Harry Moore expired.
Michel’s name then was proposed by State Democratic Committeeman Vincent L. Gallaher and was endorsed by Driscoll. Michel lives at 313 South Sixth street and has law offices at 309 Market street.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Local Hebrews are asking for contributions for the erection of a synagogue.
County Clerk Patterson and Justice Barr yesterday swore into office the newly elected Freeholders.
Charles Thompson, aged 67 years, died at his home, 328 Market street, yesterday.
The congregation of the Calvary Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting to-night when in all probability a pastor will be selected to succeed Rev. Arthur W. Spooner, resigned.
Rev. James Winchester, of St. Louis, Mo., who was invited to become the rector of St. Paul’s P. E. Church, has advised the vestry that he cannot accept.
Making the Rounds
Camden Courier-Post —
Madame Violet sees all, knows all . . . and was such a success and sensation on her last appearance that our friend Tom Mayers has arranged to bring her back again. So if you ‘rounders need advice, have lost something, are in trouble consult Madame Violet Monday evening at the Hi Hatters Club, 224 Market street, Camden. Your patronage is all that is required to obtain a private reading with this world-famous reader. Tom wants dart players for his team to enter Joe Gallagher’s Golden Dart Tournament.
Sanitary Maintenance Supplies
Camden Courier-Post —
WE SUPPLY EVERYTHING BUT THE JANITOR
SUPER SUCTION Vacuum Machines
WET AND DRY PICK-UP
Call for Demonstration
“We Supply EVERYTHING But the Janitor”
310 MARKET STREET, CAMDEN
CAMDEN - WOodlawn 4-5961
PHILADELPHIA—WAlnut 5-3814
400 Block of Market Street
400 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1880s–2006.
401 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1904–1905 | Arthur Bedell |
| 1905–1907 | George Lightenberger |
| 1907–1909 | James Daly |
| 1907 | John L. Healy, restaurant |
| 1909–1912 | John Gallagher |
| 1912–1914 | Allen Hotel (Abram B. Allen) |
| 1915 | Howard B. Robinson |
| 1922–1924 | Temple Hotel |
| 1931 | United States Post Office |
| 1891–1904 | Riceman's Saloon |
| 1917–1922 | Big Ben Hotel |
| 1917–1922 | Benjamin A. Casper |
| 1917–1922 | Minnie Sultan |
| 1917–1922 | Isaiah S. Hatch |
401–421 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–2006 | United States Federal Building (Post Office and Federal Courthouse) |
402-404 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | W.A. Clarke Company |
405 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Theodore Sipe |
| 1924 | Vacant |
407 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924 | Conrad Hoer |
| 1924 | Mrs. Jennie Gondolff |
407–409 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900–1919 | Temple Bar & Hotel |
| 1924 | Creeley & Shirley (stationers) |
409 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1887–1891 | Thomas O'Hara's Saloon |
410 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1933 | J. Rosingten (Camden Courier-Post, February 3, 1933) |
| 1930s–1940s | Dewees & Rosengarten |
| 1930s–1940s | Robert Rosengarten |
413 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1878–1891 | Timothy O'Neill & Family (blacksmith & horseshoer) |
| 1900–1905 | Harry A. Nutt |
413–421 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1892–1930s | Temple Theater |
| 1910s | Camden Commercial College (415 Market Street) |
414 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Quality Shoe Repairing |
416 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1928 | Purple & Gold As |
| 1931 | Wissinger's Beauty Palace |
| 1933 | Wissinger's Beauty Palace |
| 1947 | Malin's Beauty Shop |
| 1950 | Lawrence Bleichner |
| 1985 | Dease & Sloan (painting contractors) |
| 1985 | Amos R. Dease & Nesbert Y. Sloan |
| 1928 | John Wissinger |
| 1928 | John Wissinger Beauty Place |
| 1947 | Frank Malin |
417 Market street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1878 | Charles B. Hale |
| 1878 | John Beck - Henry Garren |
| 1878 | William G. Zimmerman - Charles Horner |
| 1878 | Andrew Sheddlinger - John Hertlein |
| 1878 | Herman Kuhle - John Lock - Adam Rumpf |
| 1878 | Jacob Lawrence - William Gsand |
418 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1867–1950s | Morgan's Hall |
| 1876–1906 | Phillip S. Scovel (lawyer) |
| 1899–1904 | S. Conrad Ott (lawyer) |
| 1930s | The Owl's Studio (in Morgan's Hall) |
422 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | St. Paul's Episcopal Church |
423 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Camden Optional Building & Loan Association |
| 1960s | Fidelity Mutual Savings & Loan Association |
424 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1887 | J. Moore White (contractor) |
| 1955 | A-1 Camera & Shaver Service |
425 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1902–1905 | Travis & Priore | |
| 1931 | Thomas Kelly | |
| 1947 | Shapiro Electric Supply | |
| 1955 | Interstate Collection Bureau | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1932 | Owensee Corporation | |
| — | Albert Charles Thompson |
426 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 Offices |
427 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1930s | William B. M. Burrell (funeral director) |
| 1933 | Victor Linkletter |
| 1933 | William Hoy |
| 1947 | D. Patricia Taylor (variety store) |
| 1950s–2005 | Ellis Goodman Real Estate |
| 1950s–2005 | Ellis & Dorothy Goodman |
427–429 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–1940s | Addresses in the 420s block |
428-430 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929–1947 | Browning Building |
| 1947 | Edwin G. Scovel |
| 1947 | James G. Dawson |
| 1947 | Lillian D. Baker |
| 1947 | William Hermann |
| 1947 | Isadore Hermann |
| 1947 | Byron M. Seabrook |
428 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Samuel M. Shay (lawyer) |
| — | John A. Penn (lawyer) |
| — | Thomas P. Curley (lawyer) |
| — | John H. Switzer |
429 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | Camden County Republican League |
| 1933 | Victor Linkletter |
| 1933 | William Hoy |
| 1906 | Clarence Lummis |
431 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | American Moistening Co | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1920–2006 | Smith-Austermuhl Building | |
| 1947 | Smith-Austermuhl Insurance (Andrew B.F. Smith, Charles W. Austermuhl, David Baird Jr.) | |
| 1947 | Market Building & Loan Association | |
| 1947 | Beckett Building & Loan Association | |
| 1947 | Civic Building & Loan Association | |
| 1947 | Northern Building & Loan Association | |
| 1947 | E.C. Kircher Inc. (real estate, room 200) | |
| 1947 | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No 439 (room 201) | |
| 1947 | Nedmas Inc (real estate, room 202) | |
| 1947 | Crum & Foster (insurance, room 205) | |
| 1947 | Middle Department Association of Fire Underwriters (rooms 206–07) | |
| 1947 | J. Hartley Bowen (real estate, rooms 208–09) | |
| 1947 | America Fire Insurance & Indemnity Group (room 210) | |
| 1947 | Layne-New York Company (water supply contractors, room 211) | |
| 1947 | Joseph S. Low (lawyer, room 211) | |
| 1947 | Camden Eastern Manufacturing Co. (room 212) | |
| 1947 | Marhoefer Engineering Company (rooms 212–14) | |
| 1947 | Thomas G. Coulter (room 215) | |
| 1947 | George A. Streitz (lawyer, rooms 216–18) | |
| 1947 | Charles G. Jessup (real estate, room 219) | |
| 1947 | William C. Gotshalk (lawyer, room 220) | |
| 1947 | Edward W. Eichman (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Sprague Electric Company | |
| 2004 | Bank of America |
432 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947–1955 | Rappaport Pharmacy | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
400 block of Market Street looking east, 2004.
Adding Machines — Rent an Adding Machine for Inventory — All Makes Adding Machines and Typewriters — Sold—Rented and Repaired — Dewees & Rosengarten — 410 Market Street, Camden, N.J. — Telephone Camden 7067
Notes — 400 Block of Market Street
411 Market Street. Razed in 1891 to make room for the Masonic Temple, also known as the Temple Theater.
Here and There in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association has elected these officers: President, Daniel Leach; vice presidents, William Walton and Howard Curry, Jr.; financial secretary, Horace Cairns; recording secretary, John Plum; treasurer, Harry Gerke; trustees, Andrew Miller; State Representative, William Walton.
These officers have been elected by the Associated Charities: President, William L. Cooper; vice presidents, Charles K. Haddon, Mrs. Sarah M. Lacy; secretary, Miss Abbie Davall; treasurer, Elias Davis.
Theodore Sipe, 5 years old, of 405 Market street, is in Cooper Hospital under observation, it being thought he swallowed a marble.
Malt License
Camden Post —
The Court of Common Pleas yesterday granted licenses to sell malt drinks, to John Beck, 306 Federal; Henry Garren, 27 South 4th; Andrew Sheddinger, 344 Spruce and Wm. G. Zimmerman; refused to Charles Horner, 313 Federal; Charles B. Hale, 417 Market; John M. Hertlein, 123 Arch; Herman Kuhle, 10th and Carpenter; John Lock, 325 Spruce and Adam Rumpf, 329 Arch street. Jacob Lawrence of Stockton township was licensed. Wm. Geands application, 12th and Federal, was deferred till Saturday.
3 Boys Arrested, One as Burglar
Camden Courier-Post —
Others Captured on Roof of Vacant House; Oldest 13
Three small boys were arrested last night as lawbreakers. John Greely, 13, of 419 Cedar Street, charged with malicious mischief and breaking and entering, was arrested by Detective John Kaighn on complaint of Carl H. Brummer, of 629 Clinton Street, manager of an American Store at Fourth and Elm Streets, who said he found the boy hiding in the cellar of the store.
The other boys, Victor Linkletter, 13, and William Hoy, 12, both of 506 Penn Street, are charged with trespassing. They were arrested by Detective Sergeant Gustave Koerner and Detectives Kaighn and Frank Crawford, who from windows of the detective bureau in new city hall, said they saw the boys on the roof of a vacant three-story building at 427 Market Street. Climbing up the rear of the building they said they cornered the boys hiding behind a chimney, apparently planning to enter the building. All three will be arraigned in police court today.
Ten Buildings Ordered Down for Postoffice
Camden Morning Post —
Contract Awarded by U. S. for Clearing Site at Fourth and Market
ENDS LENGTHY DELAY ON CAMDEN STRUCTURE
Old Temple Theatre to Be Razed by Winning Bidder From Phila.
Camden’s new $1,100,000 postoffice and Federal building came nearer to realization yesterday with announcement of award of the contract to clear 10 buildings from the site at the northeast corner of Fourth and Market streets.
The successful bidder was the Fidelity Builders, Inc., of Philadelphia, the lowest of 13 bidders, who submitted a figure of $2583, according to the supervising architect of the Treasury Department at Washington.
Under the terms of the contract the buildings on the site must be razed within 90 days after the firm is given notice to proceed with the work. This notice is expected within a few days. A fence is to be built around the site while the buildings are being removed.
Meanwhile Treasury Department architects are proceeding with plans and specifications for the structure itself. As soon as the site is cleared and the plans prepared, bids for erection of the building will be sought by advertisement.
The site extends northward from Market street to Markley place and eastward from Fourth street to include the old Temple building.
Ten buildings to be razed, and their owners are, 401 and 403 Market street, John Stoer; 405 Market street, Louis Katz; 407 Market street, Bennie Gondolf; 409 Market street, City Commissioner T. Yorke Smith and John Rand; the Temple building, 411-413 Market street, owned by John H. Heaton Piano Company; 110 and 112 Fourth street, John Dick; 114 Fourth street, Alice M. Wesley, and 116 Fourth street, Louis Berkowitz.
The new building will have a space of 32,204 square feet and will be three or four stories high.
Market Street East of 5th Street, 1893
Market Street east of North 5th Street, 1893.
Market Street West of 6th Street, 1900
Market Street west of North 6th Street, 1900.
Lamoreaux, Wife Named in Fraud Indictments
Camden Courier-Post —
Charles R. Lamoreaux, Haddon Heights builder and real estate operator, and his wife, Ada T., were indicted Thursday by the Camden county grand jury for obtaining money under false pretenses.
The jury handed up 41 other true bills to County Judge Palese in its final presentation of the year.
Lamoreaux is free on $5000 bail pending an appeal on a two to three-year sentence imposed Nov. 6 after his conviction on similar charges.
Lamoreaux and his wife, president and secretary, respectively, of the New Era Construction Co., are accused of taking $700 from David Hedgpeth, of 2145 North Marvine street, Philadelphia, after they promised to build a House on White Horse pike at Lawnside.
Complained to Police
Lamoreaux and his wife, who live at 509 White Horse pike, Haddon Heights, failed to start construction of the home at the specified time, it was alleged. Hedgepeth said he subsequently found the Lamoreaux had misrepresented their financial status and filed a complaint with police.
In another indictment, Lawrence Bleichner, of 416 Market street, was charged with passing a worthless check for $100, Oct. 30. Bleichner, who operated the Liberty Equipment Co. at the Market street address, was given a down payment of $100 on a television set.
When Catherine Meyers, of 28 Dubois avenue, Woodbury, failed to get the set, she asked for return of the deposit. Bleichner gave her the check.
Other Indictments
Among the indictments are 16 for non-support and desertion, three for atrocious assault and battery, three for assault and battery, eight for receiving stolen goods, two for breaking, entering and larceny; one for larceny by bailee, two for obtaining money under false pretenses, four for morals offenses, one for defrauding a hotelkeeper, one ABC liquor violation and one for assault with intent to kill.
Prosecutor Cohen lauded the “faithful and painstaking” work of the jury and listed the following “interesting” statistics: The panel heard 237 cases from Sept. 6, when it was sworn; listened to 275 witnesses, returned 153 true bills and handed up 84 no bills of indictment.
Cohen said the figures mark a 38 percent decrease in the number of cases heard during the last months of the year, as compared to the beginning of 1950.
500 Block of Market Street
500 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1880s–2006.
501 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890 | Historical & Industrial Review |
| 1919 | Camden High School |
| 1947 | White Tower Restaurant |
| 1888–1914 | Weiser's Pharmacy (William P. Weiser) |
| 1918–1924 | William M. Glebe |
503 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Scoby Laboratories | |
| 1947 | Raymond G. Saltzman | |
| 1947 | Elmer Bertman | |
| 1947 | Joseph D. Marino | |
| 1947 | Camden County Realty Co | |
| 1947 | George A. Wonfor | |
| 1947 | John C. Remington Jr | |
| 1955 | McElwee Courbis Construction Company Inc | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1955 | Wholesale Optical Company |
503–505 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1928 | South Jersey Law School |
505 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1884–1890 | John J. Logan Grocery | |
| 1941 | William M. Flinn | |
| 1947–1955 | B.F. Goodrich Tires | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
507 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Jo Ann Shop | |
| 1947 | Ace Dental Laboratories | |
| 1947 | Leonard Wilkerson | |
| 1955 | Palani & Sons Motion Picture Service | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
509 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919 | Camden High School |
| 1920s | Charles W. Letzgus |
| 1914–1947 | George A. Wille |
| — | Sternberg School of Music |
511 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | N. Thomas Smaldore | 1932 Purple & Gold Yearbook Ad |
| 1947 | American Sureties Co. of N.J | |
| 1947 | Albert K. Plone | |
| 1947 | Dean S. Renwick | |
| 1947 | William B. Dorsey | |
| 1947 | Charles A. Cohen | |
| 1947 | Morton B. Weinstein | |
| 1947 | Lawyers Building |
513 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Building photo, September 1912 | |
| 1929 | The Engel Plan of Camden | |
| 1947 | Harry Rose | |
| 1947 | Financial Services | |
| 1947 | South Jersey Credit Co | |
| 1955 | I. Waldman Hardware | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
514 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s | Plaza Theater |
515 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Aly's Perl Shoppe's | |
| 1947 | Meyer L. Sakin | |
| 1955 | Kellmayer School of Music | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| — | Andrew Casselman | |
| 1931 | Connie's Sweet Shop | |
| 1947–1955 | Kellmayer's School of Music | |
| — | Ellis Goodman & Company |
516 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s | Colonial Theater |
516–518 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1893 | J. Heyl (successor to E. Nunes), One Price Clothing House |
517 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1878–1888 | Mrs. Elizabeth C. Troth |
| 1918–1924 | Corson Auto Supply |
| 1918–1924 | Herbert Stewart Corson |
| 1924 | Camden High School |
| 1932 | Lotus Restaurant |
| — | Isabella C. Reinert |
| — | Joshua C. Haines |
| — | Walter S. Keown |
| — | Elizabeth C. Verga |
| — | George R. Pelouze |
| — | Albert S. Woodruff |
| — | Frank M. Travaline Jr. |
| — | Raymond J. Jubanyik |
519 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Philip Zinman & Company |
| 1947 | Frank Murtha |
| 1947 | Arthur Benjamin Gill |
| 1947 | George Cabnet |
| 1947 | Edmund J. Olsen |
| 1947 | South Jersey Mortgage Company |
| 1870s–1880s | The American Sewing Machine Co. |
| 1928 | Dell Coffee Shop |
520 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919 | Camden High School |
| 1920s–1923 | Albert E. Burling |
521 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890 | R. N. Adams |
| 1890 | Historical & Industrial Review |
| 1947 | Joseph's Beauty Salon |
523 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1936 | Building photo, February 1936 |
| — | Lynch's Cleaners |
524 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919 | Camden High School |
| 1888–late 1920s | James C. Thoirs |
| 1928 | James M. Thoirs Inc. |
525 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1870s | West Jersey Marble Works |
| 1870s | Robert Wildes |
| 1884–1887 | Thomas R. Grapewine |
| 2007 | Camden Motors, January 2007 (photo) |
| 1928 | Camden Motors |
| 1930 | Bleakly Brothers |
| 1930 | F. Stanley Bleakly |
| 1938 | Harry Rose Hardware & Electric Supplies |
526 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919 | Camden High School |
| 1919 | Anthony Brothers |
527 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Harry Lasky | |
| 1930s–1955 | Keystone Stationary | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1939 | Building photo, June 1939 |
528 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1939 | Building photo, June 1939 |
| 1880s–1890s | Richard C. Mason |
| 1910s–1920s | John H. Heaton Piano Company (pianos) |
529 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1933 | Majestic Restaurant (photo, February 1933) |
| 1960s | Union Federal Savings |
531 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880s–1900s | John Heileman (saloon) |
| 1900s–1930s | Dilmore's Hotel |
| 1914 | Dilmore's Hotel |
| 1918–1919 | William G. Wentz |
| 2002 | 531–533 Market, January 2002 (photo) |
| — | George S. Dilmore Jr. |
531–533 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1927–1931 | Brewer's Dining Room (Horace L. Brewer; Edward J. Lynd, manager) |
| — | Kenney's Cafe (Thomas J. Kenney) |
| 1979–1989 | Pat's Tavern |
| 1990–2000 | Raimundo's |
| 2003 | Lauretta's |
| 2005 | Settlement Music School (Camden School of Musical Arts branch) |
532 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–1940s | Amedee S. Middleton & Family |
535 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940s–1960s | South Jersey Sporting Goods |
| 1947 | South Jersey Sporting Goods |
537 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947–1955 | Vincent's Barber Shop |
| 1947–1955 | Vincent J. Ferrante Sr. & Family |
| 1947–1955 | Vincente & Louise Krause Ferrante |
| 1947–1955 | Vincente Ferrante Jr. |
| 1947–1955 | Albert Ferrante |
| 1947–1955 | Reynolds Ferrante |
| 1947 | Dr. Leopold S. Vacarro / Austin L. Boileau (physiotherapist) |
| 1947 | Dr. Leopold S. Vacarro |
| 1947 | Austin L. Boileau |
| 1955 | Anthony C. Fernandez |
539 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Harvey House (restaurant) | |
| 1947 | Harvey House | |
| 1955 | J.F. Scollan Jr. | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
513 Market Street — The Engel Plan of Camden. The crop carries no date; the earlier caption read September 1912, from the file name.
Engel Plan
“A Friend of the Family”
If You Are Pressed For Money
you can obtain it from the Engel Plan without having to mortgage your personal belongings. As long as the purpose is a worthy one . . . the money is available to you here. There is no red tape . . . the service is quick and courteous . . . and the rate is the lowest in Camden of only $8 per hundred.
The “Engel Plan” is sponsored by Camden business men to assist people residing in South Jersey to obtain loans of money at a rate they can afford to pay.
No Fees, No Bonus No Mortgaging Furniture or Personal Belongings
THE ENGEL PLAN OF CAMDEN 513 MARKET STREET
Open Daily 9 to 5 Saturday Until 1 P. M. Tuesday and Friday Evenings 7 to 9 P. M. PHONE CAMDEN 5303
523 Market Street — Lynch’s; the earlier caption read February 1936, from the file name; the crop carries no date.
MEN’S SUITS CLEANED
Highest Quality Work
LICENSED SANITONE CLEANER
Call & Delivery SERVICE $1
Phone Camden 2812
Established 1918
LYNCH’S
523 MARKET ST. 2640 FEDERAL ST.
525 Market Street — Camden Motors; the file name reads 010728 and the earlier caption read January 2007; the crop carries no date.
The New Chevrolet
is at the
CAMDEN MOTORS
525 Market St., Camden
527–528 Market Street, June 1939 (date from the file names).
Compliments of
HARRY LASKY
L [monogram]
Eastman Kodaks, Films Supplies
DEVELOPING, PRINTING and ENLARGING
Our expert will be happy to help solve your problems.
KEYSTONE STATIONERY CO.
527 MARKET ST. CAMDEN, N.J.
529 Market Street — Majestic Restaurant, February 1933 (date from the file name).
Majestic Restaurant
529 MARKET STREET
“Food of the best quality at reasonable prices”
FULL COURSE DINNERS
SUNDAY Roast Chicken Roast Turkey 75c
Daily Evening Dinner served 5 to 8:30 P. M. 60c Platter 40c
CAMDEN 7822
529 Market Street — Union Federal Savings Association matchbook (the earlier caption said Majestic Restaurant, second view).
UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION
529 MARKET ST.
Camden, N.J.
531–533 Market Street — Brewer’s Dining Room; the file name reads 010228 and the earlier caption read January 2002; the crop carries no date.
HAVE YOU ASKED JIMMY?
TO SING YOUR FAVORITE SONG
In addition to the dance music, Jimmy is pleasing Brewer’s ever increasing number of patrons with his popular songs.
Wednesday AND Thursday Jimmy See and His Gang
Dance and Concert Music, 6 to 8 P. M. No Cover Charge.
Dance Music from 9 P. M. to 1 A. M. Cover Charge on tables surrounding Dance Floor, 25c, plus minimum check of 50c.
No Cover Charge at any time on tables in front section of dining room.
Dancing Every [obscured]ning
BREWER’S DINING ROOM 531-533 MARKET ST.
Amedee S. Middleton, 532 Market Street.
537 Market Street, 1955.
ANTHONY C. FERNANDEZ
537 Market Street
Camden 2, New Jersey
CAMDEN, N.J. JUN 1 10-PM 1955 — HIRE THE HANDICAPPED ITS GOOD BUSINESS — 3 CENTS
Pvt. Donald P. Shockey, 1502683, Platoon 292, “B” Co., 2nd. Recr. Trng. Bn., MCRD, San Diego, 40, Calif. [typed address struck through; handwritten forwarding notations partly illegible]
Back: SAN DIEGO, CALIF. JUN 6 1955 MARINE CORPS; DIRECTORY SERVICE 6 JUN 55; OCEANSIDE, CALIF. JUN 1955; NEW YORK, N.Y. JUN 12 1955 [postmarks and forwarding stamps, partly illegible]
Notes — 500 Block of Market Street
521 Market Street. THIS business was established by Mr. M. H. Sachs, and the present proprietor took hold of it about two years ago. The store, proper, is about 20 by 35 feet in dimensions, and is fitted up in the handsomest manner possible. All kinds of Pies, Cakes, Bread and Pastry is turned out; many barrels of flour being used every week. A specialty is made of catering for weddings, banquets and parties of all kinds. A large wholesale and retail Ice Cream business is also carried on. Mr. Adams is a native of Beverly, this State, and a thoroughly practical and capable man in the catering line. (1890 Historical & Industrial Review of Camden, N.J.)
525 Market Street — West Jersey Marble Works
Probably from the 1870s. Robert Wildes lived in Philadelphia, was in the Marble monument business as late as 1880.
537 Market Street — The Ferrante Family
Jose Sanchez,
Mrs. Ferrante was a Sunday School at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Stevens Street. We attended that church and she also gave piano lessons at her house, my sister studied with her for awhile.
Bonding Employes Creates Efficiency
Camden Courier-Post —
“Better to have Insurance and not need it than to need it and not have it”
It helps to secure a more honorable person and protects the company against financial loss when temptation enters. Every major employee should be bonded.
Smith-Austermuhl Co. N.W. COR. MARKET & FIFTH STS. BELL 3210
Truth Stranger Than Fiction
Camden Courier-Post —
COME IN FOR PROOF OF EVERY STATEMENT MADE IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT
One stick of lumber builds two Japanese houses. Carrier Pigeons habitually fly only in the daytime. Plants can be heard to grow.
The Truth Is:
Whether the emergency occurs day or night, we are at your service. When we write your fire insurance, prompt adjustments of claims is part of the understanding.
“IT IS BETTER TO HAVE INSURANCE AND NOT NEED IT THAN NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT”
Smith-Austermuhl Co. INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE — MORTGAGES — INVESTMENTS FIFTH & MARKET STS. CAMDEN, N.J.
64 Plead Not Guilty to Dry Charges Here
Camden Courier-Post —
Bench Warrants Issued for 10 Others When They Fail to Appear
Sixty-four men and women charged with violations of the national prohibition act entered pleas of not guilty today before U. S. District Judge John Boyd Avis at the courthouse here.
Bench warrants for 10 additional defendants who failed to appear were granted by Judge Avis on application of Assistant U. S. Attorney Isadore Worth.
Horace L. Brewer, of 3080 Federal street, owner of Brewer’s restaurant at 531-533 Market street, and Miss Lillian S. Turner, an employe, of 1108 Federal street, were among those who entered not guilty pleas to possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. They are at liberty under $1000 ball [sic] each pending trial.
Neil F. Deighan, 38, of 101 Narberth terrace, Collingswood, owner of the Old Mill Inn, Burlington pike near Pennsauken Creek, also pleaded not guilty to possession and sale.
John L. Durkin, alleged owner, and Thomas J. Boland, bartender, of 205 Arch street, entered pleas of not guilty to indictments charging sale and possession of liquor at the Bronx Cafe, 29 North Third street.
Joseph Regan, 38, of Mt. Ephraim; Robert Shaw, 37, of Philadelphia; and Charles Hendrickson, 30, of Haddon Heights, also pleaded not guilty to possession and sale at the Northmont Inn, Black Horse pike and Fourth avenue, Mt. Ephraim.
Life Hereabouts
Camden Courier-Post —
THIS MAY HAVE ALL THE EARMARKS of a Memory Lane story . . . and maybe it is . . . but the main theme is something that is going to happen tonight . . . right here in Our Town . . . at Kenney’s Restaurant . . . along about 7 p. m. . . . and far into the night, too . . . but we’re ahead of our story . . .
On the night of April 11, 1924 . . . just a little over 25 years ago . . . a bunch of Camden young men was very happy . . . and yours truly the happiest of them all . . . a basketball team playing under the combined names of Broadway Cycle-Union club won that night the semi-pro basketball championship of South Jersey . . . the tournament had been sponsored by the old Camden Courier . . . and the cup to the champions stood as high as “Hop” Stoddard . . .
WHEN THE TOURNEY teams were announced under a by-line story by Frank H. Ryan . . . then sports editor of the Courier . . . Broadway Cycle was not the favorite to win . . . nor were they the longest shot in the field, either . . . Mister Ryan and other sports writers put us in the category of being a “dark horse.”
There were some great ball clubs in that tourney . . . and later we will do a piece about each and every team . . . because all deserve credit and any one of them could have wound up with the championship . . . but tonight is Our Day to holler . . . and we hope you don’t get too bored with us . . .
THE TOURNEY OPENED . . . the nearest thing to a favorite we can find from the old clippings was Barney Maguire’s Immaculate Conception club . . . and the same clippings announce they were 8 to 5 to beat Broadway Cycle-Union when the two clubs met in one of the two semi-final games . . .
The night of the game a great snow-storm struck Camden . . . the drifts were six and seven feet high . . . but that didn’t keep the fans out of the old YMHA Hall on Walnut street . . . it was packed to the doors when the two clubs took the floor . . . and one of the hardest-fought basketball games ever played in this city was their reward . . . after 40 minutes of play . . . Broadway-Cycle-Union scored a one point victory . . . if memory serves us the right [sic] the final score was either 27 to 26 or 24 to 23 . . . and then we went on to the finals to meet a hustling crew of youngsters representing the YMHA . . . and we won the game . . . again by a matter of a point or two . . . and the championship.
THE NEXT YEAR this same club operated as the First Ward Club . . . with the old Republican Club up there sponsoring the outfit . . . and they went on to win 43 of 47 games played that year.
TONIGHT . . . at Kenney’s . . . those lads will get together for their first reunion . . . Red Haines . . . who has been away from Camden for 22 years will be there . . . Red works for the PRR . . . So does “Toots” Benedict . . . now living near Harrisburg . . . and away these many years . . . Charley Sheets . . . the “Babe Ruth” of the outfit . . . “Otts” Laxton . . . the first “Mighty Mite” we ever met . . . Eddie Brandt . . . the great center . . . whose elopement to Media one Saturday afternoon with lovely Harriett Schwoeri rated an eight-column line in the local papers . . . the line reading . . . “Eddie Brandt Elopes to Media with Oaklyn Girl” . . . “Ham” Hambleton . . . the ball-headed wizard who steadied the club so much.
ONE who will not be there . . . but whose praise will be sung long through the night . . . was “Udge” Quicksill . . . Udge has passed on . . . but the fighting heart he carried back in the early 20’s will sure be on the sleeves of his old pals tonight.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION team that went under by that one-point margin in the championship tournament was an All-Star aggregation . . . and numbered among its players were such names as “Bart” Sheehan . . . Joseph Sheehan (who later starred at Cleveland) . . . Shamus Maguire . . . Eddie Lobley . . . who captained Penn to an Eastern League basketball championship.
Bart . . . now the Honorable Judge Bartholomew A. Sheehan was always as ready to play with First Ward on nights when part of the club could not make the game . . . So was Joe . . . and Shamus . . . Eddie Lobley played several dozen games with Our Outfit . . . and because they are such fine sportsmen . . . and swell citizens . . . all of them have made reservations for tonight’s affair.
There will be others there, too, and one who could take it back in the early 20s and still can (and who undoubtedly will come in for a lot of ribbing about the old days) is Doc Housner . . . the little referee . . . Doc will be on hand to call the fouls.
THE OLD MALARKEY will start to flow along about 6.30, when the clan gathers . . . the lads who played with First Ward (which it was all the time, but a sponsor insisted on the other title in the tournament).
So if you hear a loud rumble along about 9.15 . . . say to yourself it is game time . . . First Ward and Immaculate . . . .grab your hat . . . hit the road for the playing hall at 531 Market street . . . . meet the guys you cheered back in the early 20’s . . . Nostalgia . . . Oh. [sic] Boy.
Young G.O.P. to Dine County Party Chiefs
Camden Courier-Post —
County Republican leaders will be guests of the Young Republicans of Camden county at a dinner July 14 at the Lotus Restaurant, 517 Market street, celebrating completion of the Young Republicans’ membership drive. Plans for the dinner were made last night at a meeting in Republican Headquarters, Broadway and Stevens street.
Guests will include David Baird, Joshua C. Haines, chairman of the Camden County Republican Committee; Mrs. Isabella C. Reinert, vice chairman and nominee for Assembly; Walter S. Keown, former chairman; Mrs. Elizabeth C. Verga, former vice chairman; Representative Charles A. Wolverton, George R. Pelouze, nominee for sheriff; Albert S. Woodruff, nominee for state senate; and F. Stanley Bleakly and Frank M. Travaline, Jr., nominees for assembly. Raymond J. Jubanyik is chairman of the executive committee of the Young Republicans.
Intersection of North 6th & Market Streets
Southwest corner of North 6th & Market Streets — Parkade Building, 1955–2006.
Market Street & the Broadway Extension, 1920s
Market Street & the Broadway Extension, 1920s — 611 to 629 Market Street. These buildings were razed when Broadway was extended to the Delaware River Bridge Plaza in the mid-1920s.
600 Block of Market Street
600 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1862–2006.
601 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | James V. McAdams (lawyer) — Court House Square Building | |
| 1919 | James V. McAdams | |
| 1947–1955 | Central Liquor Company | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
605–607 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1926–1966 | Stanley Theater (building covered 601–611) |
611 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1871 | George B. Glover |
| 1922–1925 | Bronislaw Piontkowski (Stanley Pharmacy) |
| 1930s–1940s | Robert Brest |
613 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–1920s | Martin O'Brien (undertaker) — razed for Broadway extension, mid-1920s |
| 1899–1920s | T. Carroll O'Brien — razed for Broadway extension, mid-1920s |
614 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–present | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception |
615 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1909–1920s | George A. Wonfor — razed for Broadway extension, mid-1920s |
617 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1895–1900 | Isaac Lovett Jr. |
623 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1897 | Amedee S. Middleton & Family |
| 1897 | Amedee & Mary Middleton |
| 1897 | Rena Middleton |
629 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s | Joseph H. Murray Funeral Home — razed for Broadway extension, mid-1920s |
631 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929–1970s | Camden Safe Deposit & Trust Company (built 1929–1930) |
| 2000–2006 | Camden Diocesan Center |
633 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890–1921 | Dr. Silas H. Quint & Family (physician) |
| 1890–1921 | Dr. Silas & Katherine Pierson Quint |
| 1947–1955 | Claire's Kiddie Shop |
633–637 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938–1964 | Savar Theater |
639 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Ford's Waffle Shop | Camden Courier-Post ad, January 15, 1938 |
| 1947 | Roberts Restaurant |
641 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1946–1947 | The Jewel Box |
642 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Calvary Cemetery Office / Rt. Rev. James A. Bulfin (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Rectory) |
643 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Mary Elizabeth Shop | Camden High School 1931 Purple & Gold Yearbook ad; Purple & Gold Yearbook Ad |
643–645 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Savar Shops (women's furnishings) / The Lindsey Company (real estate) / RKO Entertainment Bureau / Cyprian V. Galasso (lawyer) |
647 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vincent DePaul Costello (lawyer) / Charles H. Smith (lawyer) |
601 Market Street — James V. McAdams (Court House Square Building), 1919.
JAMES V. McADAMS
Counsellor at Law
COURT HOUSE SQUARE BUILDING
6th and MARKET STREETS
CAMDEN, N. J.
601 Market Street — Central Liquor Company, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
CENTRAL LIQUOR CO
LIQUORS
WINES - BEERS
Stanley Theatre Bldg.
CAMDEN, N. J.
EMerson 5-0353
601 Market..............EMerson 5-035[cut off]
Stanley Theater, 605–607 Market Street, 1930. The theater building occupied all addresses from 601 to 611; 601 and 611 were rented as retail stores.
Market Street looking west from North 6th Street, 1952.
Stanley Theater, 605–607 Market Street, 1966. The theatre was razed shortly after this photo was taken, to make room for a Holiday Inn that was never built. The lot remained vacant for over 40 years.
T. Carroll O’Brien, 613 Market Street, 1899–1920s — 1919 page. Building razed when Broadway was extended to the Delaware River Bridge Plaza in the mid-1920s.
Amedee S. Middleton & Family, 623 Market Street, 1897 — Amedee & Mary Middleton, Rena Middleton.
631 Market Street — Camden Safe Deposit & Trust Company building (built 1929–1930), photographed 2003. In 2000 this became the Camden Diocesan Center.
633–637 Market Street — Savar Theater, 1938–1964.
633–637 Market Street — Savar Theater, 1941.
639 Market Street — Ford’s Waffle Shop, Camden Courier-Post ad, January 15, 1938.
FULL COURSE
SUNDAY DINNERS
An Epicurean Treat!
60c UP
Fords
WAFFLE SHOP
EVENING DINNERS 50c up
639 MARKET STREET (Next to Savar)
Phone Camden 1099
643 Market Street — Mary Elizabeth Shop, Camden High School 1931 Purple & Gold yearbook ad.
MARY ELIZABETH SHOP
MRS. MATHEWS and BAAR, Prop.
Gowns and Millinery
643 Market St. Camden, N. J.
Bell Phone, Camden 3634
400 Friends Pay Homage To ‘Good Gray Poet’
Camden Courier-Post —
Men and Women From Many Sections Visit Walt Whitman’s Tomb and Old Mickle Street Home on His 114th Anniversary
“It’s just a little street where old friends meet”
That’s Mickle Street where Walt Whitman, the “Good Gray Poet,” once lived, and old friends came back here from near and far yesterday to mingle under the portals of the house in which he wrote his famous works, on the 114th anniversary of his birth.
Among them was Mrs. Augusta K. Dole, 71, of Metuchen, whose husband has been a sports writer on New York newspapers for 45 years.
“They call it a dingy street and some are ashamed to return and say they lived there,” Mrs. Dole said. And with a gesture of the hand she pointed out the homes of some of neighbors, who became famous.
Among them was Button; famous artist [architect]. Another was the grandmother of J. B. Van Sciver.
“I lived at 319 Mickle Street when I was a young lady,” she said. “I was one year old when we moved into the house right across the street from Whitman. I remember when he lived on Stevens Street before he moved to Mickle Street.
Knew Whitman Well
“We lived at the Mickle Street address about 15 or 16 or 20 years; I knew Whitman well. He always stopped and exchanged greetings with me. I frequently saw him on the ferryboats crossing the rivers.
“I want to take issue right here with those who have questioned his chastity. He was more like Christ than anyone else. I saw him admiring me as a young woman one day on a ferryboat.”
“Years later I read a description of myself in one of his works. I did not begin to read his work until 30 years ago. He wrote of the true things in life. He wrote of life as it is and as we see it. I am glad to come here today at the invitation of the committee,”
Mrs. Dole sat in the last chair in which the poet rested before his last illness. She was introduced to Dr. Alexander MacAlister, who was his personal physician in his last illness and who is a member of the Walt Whitman foundation.
Then she posed with an etching by Lewis Daniel, New York artist, at the Walt Whitman art gallery, 641 Market Street. It is one of 14 the young artist drew on “The Song of the Open Road.” Two lines taken from the book are sketched under the etching as follows:
“The earth is crude and incomprehensible at first— Nature is rude and incomprehensible at first.”
400 Visit Home
More than 400 guests visited the home of the poet during the day to be welcomed by members of the foundation. Mrs. Charles A. Wolverton, wife of Congressman Wolverton, was chairman of the reception committee.
Many of the guests visited the tomb of the poet in Harleigh Cemetery where the door is ajar at his request “that his spirit may come and go as I choose.’” But no flowers were placed there as he requested none.
Born on May 31, 1819, near Huntingdon, Long Island, he had a varied career as a writer, war correspondent and poet. During the Civil War he ministered the wounded of both the North and South at Washington. He spent the last 19 years of his life in Camden, where he died in 1892.
Under the bed in his second story front bed room today is a huge metal bathtub, which he designed for use in his invalid days. His library, horsehair furniture, his favorite rocking chair and a cane with which he knocked on the floor to call his housekeeper.
Some of his writings, manuscripts and other works are the property of Miss Ann Harned and Madge Barton Feurer. They are now at the New Jerseyanna Exhibition at the State House at Trenton.
New Painting Viewed
A new painting of Walt Whitman has been completed by Byron T. Connor, of 4320 Manor Avenue, Merchantville, and is now on display at the Hotel Walt Whitman. The painting was completed in three weeks, so as to be ready for the birthday ceremonies.
Later it will be moved from the hotel and placed either in the Whitman home or hung in the lobby of the Walt Whitman Theatre.
Miss Harned, daughter of the late Thomas B. Harned, one of Whitman’s literary executors; Joseph Praissman and Mrs. Martha Davis curator of the Whitman home, were members of the anniversary committee headed by Mrs. Wolverton.
With few exceptions, members of the Walt Whitman Foundation attended yesterday’s program, including Dr. Macalister, chairman; Dr. Cornelius Weygandt, vice chairman; Mrs. Juliet Lit Stern, Joseph M. Conover, Mrs. Helen Taft Manning, Mrs. Allen Drew Cook, Mrs. Nicholas Douty, Dr. Herbert Spencer Harned, J. Frederick Harned, Roy Helton, William T. Innes, Eldridge R. Johnson, William H. Ketler, Dr. Rufus M. Jones, former Mayor Victor King, Oscar Wolf, John Frederick Lewis, Jr., Dr. Bliss Perry, Harrison S. Morris, Agnes Repplier, former Mayor Winfield S. Price, Vernon Whitman Rich, Dr. J. Duncan Spaeth, Dr. Felix E. Schelling, Dr. Robert E. Spiller, Mrs. David Abeel Storer, Frederick Von Nieda and Ralph W. Wescott.
Among the visitors was former Assemblyman William H. Iszard, who is secretary of the committee, which acquired the home as a national shrine. Iszard sponsored legislation in the Assembly for its upkeep.
Intersection of Broadway & Market Street
Northeast corner of Broadway & Market Street — Camden Trust, c. 1949.
1904 — Intersection of Broadway & Market Street as seen from the Munger & Long Building at Broadway & Federal Street. Southeast corner: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Southwest corner: Camden County Courthouse (1906–1950s).
Southwest corner of Broadway & Market Streets — Camden County Courthouse, 1906–1950s.
Southwest corner — 1950s demolition of the Camden County Courthouse.
The Second Camden County Courthouse
Above left: the new Courthouse prior to its dedication. Above right: the new Courthouse after completion in 1906. County business was conducted at Camden’s City Hall during construction. Note that in these times, Broadway ended at Market Street. The Church of the Immaculate Conception is visible on the far right.
The new Courthouse in the early 1900s, as seen from Market Street.
Intersection of North 7th & Market Streets, 1962
Looking southwest from the northeast corner of North 7th & Market Streets, 1962.
700 Block of Market Street
700 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1870s–1967.
700 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s–1906 | Dr. Onan B. Gross & Family (Dr. Onan B. & Frances Coates Gross, Marion Gross, Leroy Gross, John Coates) | |
| 1890s–1906 | Dr. Onan B. & Frances Coates Gross | |
| 1890s–1906 | Marion Gross | |
| 1890s–1906 | Leroy Gross | |
| 1947–1955 | Edward's Watch Repairs | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1947–1955 | Victor Daisy Dance Studio | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1964 | Dual Control Auto Driving School | Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964 |
702 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Ernest Dubin (lawyer) / Harry M. Mendell (lawyer) / Rose & Epstein (lawyers) | |
| 1947–1955 | Edward J. Borden | Borden Realtors — Edward J. Borden (NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad); 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1947 | Ernest Dubin | |
| 1947 | Harry M. Mendell | |
| 1947 | Rose & Epstein |
704 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Marcella E. Evans (residence) | |
| 1947 | Mrs. Marcella E. Evans | |
| 1955 | William G. Knehr (optician) | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
706 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Dr. Harry B. Umstead |
707 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s–1960s | AAA — The Automobile Club of Southern New Jersey | Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964 |
708 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1892–1967 | George Boyer & Family | |
| 1892–1967 | George E. & Sarah A. Boyer | |
| 1947–1967 | Mrs. Lillian Boyer Ellis (beauty shop) — house razed 1967 | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1947–1967 | Mrs. Lillian Boyer Ellis |
709 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1794–1940s | The Friends School | |
| 1947 | U.S. Treasury Dept. Savings Bonds Division | |
| 1947 | Bennett, Bennett & Wingate (lawyers) | |
| 1947 | J. Norman Brierley (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Mitchell H. Cohen (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Julius Sklar (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | M. LeRoy Cobbin (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Edward T. Curry (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Paul C. Ireton (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Frank M. Lario (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Charles A. Rizzi (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Anthony M. Lario (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | William E. Hughes (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Peter J. Devine (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Samuel P. Orlando (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Francis J. Smith (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | The Britton Agency (insurance) | |
| 1947 | Charles A. Wolverton (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Garden State Finance Company | |
| 1955 | A.J. Rosenfeld (realtor-business broker) | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
| 1947 | N. Norman Brierley (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | William R. Farr (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | The Corporation Company | |
| 1947 | George Purnell (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Lawrence Burkhardt Jr. (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Frank Valli (accountant) | |
| 1947 | Samuel E. Gilbert (real estate) | |
| 1947 | George B. Robeson (real estate) | |
| 1947 | Abraham J. Rosenfeld (real estate) | |
| 1947 | Weidner Titzek (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Donnell K. Wolverton (lawyer) | |
| 1947 | Thomas & Greshon Inc. (real estate) | |
| 1947 | Allen R. Eckman Company (public relations) | |
| 1947 | American Cancer Society | |
| 1947 | Keefe Electronic Sales Company |
710 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1870s–1883 | William T. Read Sr | |
| — | Lucretia Read | |
| — | William T. Read Jr. | |
| 1947 | Laura S. Schrack (residence) — razed and rebuilt c. 1950 | |
| 1947 | Laura S. Schrack | |
| 1955 | Scian & Company Inc. (realtors) | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ads |
| 1955 | Philip B. Tannenbaum (real estate-business broker) | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ads |
| 1955 | Camden School of Public Speaking |
712 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Jacob L. Furer (lawyer) / Mark Marritz (lawyer) / Robert D. Tomlinson (residence) |
| 1947 | Jacob L. Furer |
| 1947 | Mark Marritz |
| 1947 | Robert D. Tomlinson |
714 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1920s | Dr. William H. O'Neil |
| 1947 | Charles F. Wise (chiropodist) / Morris Liebman (accountant) / Dr. George W. Grenhart / Charles Esslinger (residence) |
| 1947 | Charles F. Wise |
| 1947 | Morris Liebman |
| 1947 | Dr. George W. Grenhart |
| 1947 | Charles Esslinger |
716 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Dr. William J. Dubler / Dr. Frank Evans / Mrs. Eva Shuster (residence) / Mrs. L.A. Gagliardi (public speaking school) / William E. Foley (consulting engineer) | |
| 1947 | Dr. William J. Dubler | |
| 1947 | Dr. Frank Evans | |
| 1947 | Mrs. Eva Shuster | |
| 1947 | William E. Foley | |
| 1955 | Camden School of Public Speaking | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad |
718 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1892 | Thomas S. Armstrong (Philadelphia Inquirer, August 27, 1892) |
| 1910s–1920s | Thomas & Julia Higgins |
| 1910s–1938 | Gertrude L. Higgins |
| 1947 | George E. Aaron (lawyer) / Harold A. Horwitz (lawyer) / Leonard A. Spector (lawyer) |
| 1947 | George E. Aaron |
| 1947 | Harold A. Horwitz |
| 1947 | Leonard A Spector |
720 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Elizabeth Kistier (residence) / Emma M. Hilbman (corsetiere) |
| 1947 | Elizabeth Kistier |
| 1947 | Emma M. Hilbman |
721 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Joseph W. Cowgill (lawyer) / C. Zachary Seltzer (lawyer) / P. Thomas & Son Company (fertilizers) / Peerless Pearl Company / Evoy & Feinberg (lawyers) / Edwin Field Crane (lawyer) / Samuel Gelfand (lawyer) / Crescent Burial Park |
| 1947 | Joseph W. Cowgill |
| 1947 | C. Zachary Seltzer |
| 1947 | P. Thomas & Son Company |
| 1947 | Peerless Pearl Company |
| 1947 | Evoy & Feinberg |
| 1947 | Edwin Field Crane |
| 1947 | Samuel Gelfand |
| 1947 | Crescent Burial Park |
722 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Harry B. Johnson (residence) |
| 1947 | Harry B. Johnson |
724 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Margaret D. Meves (residence) |
| 1947 | Margaret D. Meves |
725 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896 | Robert S. Bender (residence) |
| 1896 | Robert S. Bender |
726 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Carrie C. Batchelor (residence) |
| 1947 | Carrie C. Batchelor |
727 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896 | Robert Lewis Bender (residence) |
| 1896 | Robert Lewis Bender |
728 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–1910s | William O'Neill Family |
| 1890s–1910s | Richard O'Neill |
| 1947 | Anderson-Jackson-Metts (insurance) |
| 1947 | Anderson-Jackson-Metts |
730 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Samuel Hibbert (residence) |
| 1947 | Samuel Hibbert |
732 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s–1940 | Jesse Johntra & Family |
| 1930s–1950 | Anna M. Johntra (residence) |
| 1930s–1950 | Anna Johntra |
734 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Unknown |
736 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1927 | Benjamin R. Dennye (funeral director, coroner — Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1927) |
| 1938 | Benjamin & Bertha Denny |
| 1947 | Mrs. Bertha Denny (residence) |
| 1947 | Mrs. Bertha Denny |
741–745 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1935 | William J. McKenna Hupmobile (at 745) |
| 1947 | Supplee-Jones Milk (garage) |
| 1947 | Supplee-Jones Milk |
745 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1935 | William J. McKenna Hupmobile |
700 Market Street — Victor Daisy Dance Studio, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
LEARN TO DANCE
No Courses - Pay As You Learn
CLASS OR PRIVATE
ADULT CLASSES: EVERY TUES & THURS EVENINGS
CLASSES ARE FUN - COMBINE INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE
- TEEN-AGE CLASSES - MIXED BOYS & GIRLS EVERY WED EVE FROM 7 TILL 9
CHILDREN’S CLASSES BALLET - TAP - ACROBATIC - TOE
DAISEY DANCE STUDIO
EST. 1900
WOodlawn 4-4677
700 MARKET ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
700 Market Street — Dual Control Auto Driving School, Camden Courier-Post, May 19, 1964.
Congratulations to the State of New Jersey on its 300th Anniversary.
Dual Control Driving School has facilities to enable them to service the greater South Jersey area. In Burlington County call NO 5-6367, in Gloucester County call ST 4-3740 and in Camden County EM 5-2615.
Learn The Safe Way To Drive
WE OFFER YOU A SAFE, COMPLETE AND MODERN DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM. PICK-UP SERVICE AT HOME IS AVAILABLE.
South Jersey’s Oldest & Largest Driver Training School
TEEN-AGE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NERVOUS & ELDERLY PERSONS.
DUAL CONTROL 700 MARKET ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
AUTO DRIVING SCHOOL EM 5-2615 OR CALL NO 5-6367 - ST 4-3740
702 Market Street — Borden Realtors, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
BORDEN REALTORS
Specializing in SUBURBAN HOME SALES
For Quick Competent Service Call
WOodlawn 3-2612
IF NO ANSWER CALL . . . COllingswood 5-3757 / 0218
IF NO ANSWER CALL . . . HAddonfield 9-7718
702 MARKET ST. CAMDEN, N.J.
707 Market Street — AAA, The Automobile Club of Southern New Jersey, Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964.
THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY [AAA emblem]
12 PCT. OF HISTORY!
We Salute New Jersey on its 300th Anniversary. We have been around only 12 per cent of this time, but since our founding in 1927 more than 100,000 motorists have been members of the
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
707 Market St., Camden WO 4-7430
In the nation 8,500,000 members say ‘It Pays to Belong’
708 Market Street — George Boyer & Family, 1892–1967.
708 Market Street — George Boyer & Family, 1892.
CAN WILL T. FISLER HOWARD C. WALTON
Fisler & Walton, Real Estate and Insurance, 325 MARKET STREET.
Camden, N. J. March 24th 1892
Recd of Geo. E. Boyer Eleven Hundred Dollars in full as payment of purchase of property 708 Market St Camden N J-
$1100.00
Jno. W. Mickle
George Boyer, 708 Market Street — ad from 1906 Camden City Directory. 1947–1967: Mrs. Lillian Boyer Ellis, beauty shop. House razed in 1967.
BOYER GEORGE E, painter, 1017 Broadway, h 708 Market
GEO. E. BOYER,
HOUSE ...and... SIGN PAINTER
Frescoing, Graining and Glazing
1017 Broadway, Camden, N. J.
Residence, 708 Market St.
708 Market Street, November 1950.
708 & 710 Market Street, November 1950.
709 Market Street — A.J. Rosenfeld (realtor-business broker), 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
AJ Rosenfeld REALTOR
COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL CONSULTANT
Member:-
American Institute Real Estate Appraisers
Institute Real Estate Management
Society of Industrial Realtors
Society of Residential Appraisers
WOodlawn 4-8450
709 MARKET ST. CAMDEN
710 Market Street, November 1950. Building razed 1967.
710 Market Street — Scian & Company Inc. (realtors), 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
SCIAN & CO., INC. REALTORS
DO YOU HAVE A HOME FARM OR BUSINESS FOR SALE?
List With Us For Fast Courteous Service
Mortgage Money Available
710 Market St. Camden, N. J.
WOodlawn 3-4247
After 6 PM Call EMerson 5-0909
710 Market Street — Philip B. Tannenbaum (real estate — business broker), 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ads.
TANNENBAUM PHILIP B
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS BROKER MORTGAGES - FARMS - HOMES
710 Market Camden.....WOodlawn 4-2700
TANNENBAUM PHILIP B
List Your Business With Us Buyers Waiting
WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE SALE OF ANY TYPE OF BUSINESS
All Transactions Confidential
“Our Business Is to Sell Your Business”
710 Market Camden.....WOodlawn 4-2700
716 Market Street — Camden School of Public Speaking, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
CAMDEN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Attain Business Success Through a Unique, Yet Interesting Course Stressing Personality Development, Vocabulary, Self Confidence
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPEAKING
DICTION VOICE LEADERSHIP
CLASSES OR PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS
716 Market Camden......EMerson 5-729[cut off]
* Thomas S. Armstrong, a Philadelphia paper-bag manufacturer, while jumping from a trolley car in front of his residence, 718 Market street, yesterday afternoon, fell and broke a leg.
BENJAMIN R. DENNY — Funeral Director — Bell 4700 — 738 Market St.
745 Market Street — William J. McKenna Hupmobile, 1935.
THE HUPMOBILE IS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS...
[number illegible] YEARS OF INTEGRITY CLAIM YOUR RESPECT
[two columns of small print, not legible at this resolution]
Hupmobile
$795 AND UP, F.O.B. FACTORY, DETROIT
WM. J. McKENNA 745 MARKET ST., CAMDEN, N. J.
$1195 AND UP, F.O.B. FACTORY, DETROIT
Rites Wednesday For Miss Johntra
Camden Courier-Post —
Services for Miss Anna M. Johntra, 90, who taught in Camden public schools nearly 40 years, will be held Wednesday at 11 a. m. in the funeral home of Benjamin R. Denny, 4[?]3 South Sixth street. The Rev. W. I. Roberts, pastor of Bethel Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Johntra, who resided at 732 Market street, died in her home Friday after a long illness. Born in Camden, she was a lifelong resident. She became associated with the Camden school system in September, 1876, when she taught at the Liberty school.
On Dec. 4, 1905, she was named principal for boys and girls at the Linden school, Tenth and Linden streets, since torn down. The Powell school now occupies the site, [sic] Miss Johntra held the post to June 3, 1916, when she retired.
Surviving are two sisters, Miss Daisy Johntra, also a retired Camden school teacher, of the Market street address, and Mrs. Carrie Hibbert, of Camden, wife of Samuel Hibbert, retired Camden policeman; several nieces and nephews. Jesse Johntra, a brother of Miss Johntra, a Camden letter carrier, died in 1941.
Reception Given in Honor of Their Golden Wedding
Camden —
A reception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. George E. Boyer in honor of their fiftieth wedding anniversary last evening at their home, 708 Market street. Mr. and Mrs. Boyer have been residents of Camden for fifty-three years. Mr. Boyer was superintendent of the Epiphany Lutheran Sunday School for thirty-three years.
The couple received a number of beautiful gifts, among which was a purse of gold from the Rotarians. From their children Mrs. Boyer received a gold mesh bag and Mr. Boyer a gold watch. Many baskets artistically arranged with flowers were among the gifts.
More than one hundred and fifty persons were present. Among the guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Conner, Russell Conver, Lansdale, Pa.; Dr. and Mrs. George E. Boyd, Jr., Troy, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Waltz, Camden; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rose, Miss Doris Rose, Junior, Philadelphia; Mrs. Lillian E. Ellis, Camden; Rev. and Mrs. Weber and daugher [sic], Fred Wenderoth, Misses Edna and Ethel Wenderoth, Mr. and Mrs. William Hussong, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Nicholson, Philadelphia; Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Schneck, Mr. Adams, Henry Voight, Ex-Sheriff Haines, George Wonfor, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and daughter, Leroy Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rose, Frank Hitchner; Mrs. Mabel Patton, Miss Smith, Camden; Mr. and Mrs. Reckless, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Carroll and daughter, Miss Mary O’Brien, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Moyer and daughter, Philadelphia; Lydia Boyer, Rosemont, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. John Hillpot, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hillpot, Mr. and Mrs. John Reckless, Raymond Hillpot, Lansdale, Pa.; Mrs. Clara McQuade, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bonsor, Mrs. Richard Evans, Mrs. Elwood Stead, Mrs. Christian Schrack, Miss Laura Schrack, Miss Mary O’Niel, Richard O’Niel, Jr.
Intersection of North 8th & Market Streets
The intersection of North 8th & Market Streets — no additional photographs on file.
Murphy and Pedigree To End Long Service With Camden Police
Camden Courier-Post —
Veterans at City Hall, Lauded by Superiors, Will Be Among 13 Cops and Firemen to Go on Pension Before First of Year
By William A. Gaffney
Sergeant Thomas J. Murphy, one of Camden’s best known and most efficient policemen, and Joseph “Si” Pedigree, police switchboard operator, are among the 13 members of the police and fire departments who have already retired from active duty on pension, or are to accept half-salary on retirement before the first of the year.
Nine men have turned in their “tools” within the past month and four other applications have been approved and will become effective in the next two months. Two other vacancies left by the deaths of Deputy Chief William W. Patterson and Policeman Fred Schaar, will make the entire number of the two departments 15 men less on January 1, 1933. None of the vacancies will be filled, according to Mayor Roy R. Stewart.
Although the actual reasons for the large number of men retiring is not known, it is reported through the police and fire departments that the men are anxious to have their applications approved before a rumored 5 percent pay cut is ordered.
Murphy Praised
Sergeant Murphy’s pension will become effective December 30. Both Acting Chief of Police John W. Golden and Captain Arthur Colsey, chief clerk of the police department, expressed regret at the veteran officer’s decision.
“Sergeant Murphy is one of the most efficient officers we have ever had in the police department,” the two officials said. “He is well-versed in the law and for many years has handled his position as desk sergeant at police headquarters with unerring judgment.”
He is 65 years old and resides at 545 Vine street. He was appointed on August 13, 1902. His son, Thomas J. Murphy, Jr., is also a policeman and is now covering the “beat” his father “worked” years ago.
Pedigree entered the city service as a fireman in 1900 and served in that department. He is also 65 and lives at 49 South Twenty-seventh street. He has worked on Sergeant Murphy’s shift as operator for the past 10 years.
Chief Pensioned
The pensioners’ list is headed by Thomas J. Nichols, chief of the fire department, whose application to retire will become effective on Dec. 1. He was appointed a fireman on Dec. 1, 1900, and will receive $163.30 each month.
Capt. Daniel W. Leach, also of the fire department, was pensioned on Sept. 15 at a monthly salary of $93.10. He is 68 and lives at 624 Bailey street. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1908.
Enginemen Harry V. Hankins and James McDermott also recently accepted pensions and will receive $83.30 each month. Hankins is 56 and lives at 424 Taylor avenue. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1908. McDermott is 64 and lives at 23 North Twenty-eighth street. He was appointed in 1906. Both men left the fire department Oct. 1.
Fireman Joseph T. Johnson, 60, of 1433 South Tenth street, who was appointed March 1, 1900, will retire on Dec. 1 at $83.30 a month.
Horner to Retire
Sergeant William C. Horner, of the police department, a member for 33 years, tops the list of veterans to bid adieu to the trials and troubles of a policeman. He will receive $90.65 a month.
Horner is well known in East Camden. He has worked nearly all of his 33 years as an officer in the third district and commanded that section for several years. He recently was made desk-sergeant at police headquarters and decided to “take the pension” after spending several months “booking” prisoners. He is 6[?] and lives at 2129 Forty-third street. His pension was granted and made effective Sept. 15.
Policeman Harry Bakely, 60, of 918 State street, a policeman for 24 years; Irving Varley, 56, of 1703 South Fourth street, a policeman for 25 years, and James M. Ellis, 52, of 776 Walnut street, a fireman for four years and a policeman for 17, all have accepted pensions effective Oct. 1.
Policemen William Bryant, 51, of 228 Cedar avenue, Woodlynne, and Samuel Hibbert, 55, of 730 Market street, will cease their official duties on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, respectively. Bryant was appointed Jan. 1, 1908, and Hibbert July 10, 1911. All of the policemen retiring will receive $83.30 a month.
May Not Be Replaced
When asked if the men leaving the service would be replaced, Mayor Stewart said they would not.
“I don’t know what I will do later on,” the mayor said, “but as far as I know now, these men’s places in the police and fire departments will not be filled.
“I feel that under present conditions, the men now policing the city can do it almost as efficiently as with the added number, that is if we do not have any outbreaks of crime.
“Chief Nicholas will be replaced by an acting chief whose salary will not be advanced.”
800 Block of Market Street
800 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1865–1975.
800 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Leon Reiss | |
| 1960s–2006 | Allen Reproduction Company | Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964 |
801 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–mid-1950s | Supplee-Wills Dairies (plant) |
| 1950s–1990s | Towne Park Motel |
801–803 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883–1899 | Michael C. Lyons & Sons (Marble & Granite Works — moved from N. 5th & Pearl Street in 1883) — from 1890 Camden Industrial Review |
802 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–1930s | Henry S. Ford |
804–812 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Deighan's Sport Center / Deighan's Den / Deighan's Package Goods Store — razed 1975 |
| 1975 | Razed |
807 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Supplee-Wills-Jones | Camden High School 1928 Purple & Gold ad |
| 1928 | Purple & Gold As |
808 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930s | Camden Moose Lodge — razed 1975 |
809 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1899 | William S. Amon & Family (Philadelphia Inquirer, September 20, 1899) — George Stratton, Hannah Stratton |
810 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s–2000s | Allen Reproduction Company | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad, 1955; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
811 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1900–1910 | Thomas C. Parks / Park Storage Warehouse Company (Philadelphia Inquirer, June 27, 1900) | |
| 1918–1919 | Park Storage Warehouse Company | city directory ad; City Directory Ad |
812 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1892 | A. Lincoln James & Family (policeman) |
| 1892 | A. Lincoln & Carrie James |
| 1892 | Lizzie James |
| 1892 | Anna May James |
| 1892 | Charles H. James |
| 1892 | Lizzie James - Anna May James |
814 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1865 | Charles A. Garrett & Family (Charles A. & Elizabeth Garrett) — West Jersey News, April 5, 1865 / Charles S. Garrett / Benjamin Brown |
| 1865 | Charles A. & Elizabeth Garrett |
| 1892–1898 | William H. Hawkins & Family |
| 1892–1898 | William & Adelaide Hawkins |
| 1892–1898 | J. Miller Hawkins |
815 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880–1890 | Isaac Lovett Sr. / Isaac Lovett Jr. (1880–1882, 1885–1890) |
| 1880–1890 | Isaac Lovett Jr. |
| 1921 | Franklin Pierce Alloway & Family |
| 1921 | Franklin P. & Sarah L. Alloway |
| 1921 | Sarah Lavinia Alloway |
| 1921 | Eleanor Jennie Alloway |
816 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1905 | Samuel Hibbert (Philadelphia Inquirer, August 2, 1905) |
| 1905 | Samuel Hibbert |
| 1918–1919 | Carl Gropp Tavern |
| 1947 | Harry J. Sulzman (residence) — razed 1975 |
817 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880–1887 | William Bassett |
818 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890–1894 | Peter S. Gray |
| 1947 | B & B Amusements (vending machines) |
| 1947 | B & B Amusements |
820–822 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Jimmie Campbell's New Cafe |
| 1947–1955 | Apex Business Builders (printers) |
821 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1932 | Marmon Cafe / James 'Soup' Campbell (Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1932) |
822 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| WWII | Private First Class Orville H. Showers Jr. |
824 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Daniel W. Forsythe (radio repair) |
826 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1926 | John Moore Cafe |
| 1927 | Phillip Bert Cafe |
| 1928 | Luigi Alesandrini Cafe |
| 1947 | Socony Vacuum Oil Co. (training school) / Lucas Brothers (florists) |
828 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890 | William M. Quimby (Home Laundry) — from 1890 Camden Industrial Review |
828–830 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947–1955 | Volunteers of America / William Gwyne (residence) |
| 1947–1955 | Volunteers of America |
| 1947 | William Gwyne |
832 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Ralph Willey (barber) |
| 1947 | Ralph Willey |
833 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883–1884 | Charles Voigt (saloon) |
834 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | Dorn's (jewelers) | Camden High School 1919 Purple & Gold Yearbook |
| 1919 | Camden High School | |
| 1947 | Francis B. Russell (residence) | |
| 1947 | Francis B Russell |
836 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | George D. Sanders (residence) |
| 1947 | George D. Sanders |
838 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Anna Smith (residence) |
| 1947 | Mrs. Anna Smith |
839 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890 | Joanna Connell (Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887) |
| 1890 | Joanna Connell |
| 1918–1959 | Mac's Bar / John MacDougall |
840 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Wone Kee (laundry) |
| 1947 | Wone Kee |
842 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947–1955 | Camden Janitors Supply House | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone; NJ Bell Yellow Pages listing, 1955 |
| 1947–1955 | Edward T. Sackett (janitors supplies) | 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone; NJ Bell Yellow Pages listing, 1955 |
844 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| c. 1928 | Manhattan Restaurant / Speros Sourvanos (photo c. 1928) |
| 1947 | Manhattan Restaurant |
| 1947 | Manhattan Resteraunt |
800 Market Street — Allen Reproduction Company, Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964.
AN EXPERIENCED ORGANIZATION
. . . trained to give YOU faster and better service . . .
BLUE PRINTS; WHITE PRINTS; PHOTOSTATS; ENGINEER SUPPLIES; DRAFTING MATERIALS
A full line of sensitized DIAZO Paper—Duplicate Tracings—Transparencies—Intermediates Reduction—Enlargements
SHORT STOP PARKING (At Rear on 8th St.) PICKUP AND DELIVERY (City and Suburban)
ALLEN REPRODUCTION COMPANY 800 MARKET ST. CAMDEN, N. J.
EMerson 5-5787—5-0967 WOodlawn 4-2709 WAlnut 3-3526
801 Market Street — Supplee-Wills Dairies plant, 1920s–mid-1950s.
801 Market Street — Towne Park Motel, July 31, 1969.
$8
Sunday to Thursday
The All New
TOWNE PARK MOTEL
8th & MARKET STS.
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
365-4990
807 Market Street — Supplee-Wills-Jones, Camden High School 1928 Purple & Gold ad.
GOLD MEDAL MILK
SUPPLEE ICE CREAM
notice the flavor
SUPPLEE— WILLS— JONES
Camden Branch
Eighth and Market Streets
Bell Phone, 342
STRATTON.—Suddenly, on September 17, 1899, Hannah C. Stratton, widow of the late George Stratton, in her 73d year. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Wednesday afternoon, September 20, at 2 o’clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, William S. Amon, 809 Market street, Camden, N. J. Interment private.
810 Market Street — Allen Reproduction Company, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
Blue Printers
ALLEN REPRODUCTION CO
BLUE PRINTS - PHOTOST[cut off]
Pick Up & Delivery Servi[cut off]
810 Market Camden.....{EMerson [cut off]
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Hard luck still pursues Thomas C. Parks, of 811 Market street, whose storage warehouse was recently burned, and who lost two valuable horses by a mysterious disease. Yesterday another horse dropped dead from the heat.
811 Market Street — Park Storage Warehouse Company, 1918–1919 City Directory ad.
Estimates Cheerfully Given Satisfaction Guaranteed
The PARK STORAGE WAREHOUSE CO.
STORAGE AND MOVING
Phones Bell 1299 Eastern or Keystone 460 and Residence 4777-A
Goods Insured by Request Only
MAIN OFFICE: Haddon Avenue and Pine St.
BRANCH: 811 Market Street CAMDEN, N. J.
Carpets Cleaned, 3c. Per Yard
Long Distance Hauling by Auto Vans
PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY
Died.
BROWN.—In South Camden on the 29th instant Benjamin F. Brown, Principal of Camden Colored School, in the 33d year of his age.
DAVIS.—On Wednesday, the 29th instant, Captain Collin K. Davis, in the 65th year of his age.
ASHCROFT.—In Philadelphia on the 24th instant, Theresa C. Ashcroft, daughter of Capt. Charles D. and Mary C. Ashcroft, aged 14 years and 8 months.
GARRETT.—In Camden on the 29th ultimo, of consumption, Charles A., oldest son of Charles S. Garrett, in the 36th year of his age.
FETTERS.—In South Camden on the 26th ult., of consumption, John P. Fetters, aged 49.
815 Market Street — Franklin Pierce Alloway & Family, 1921. Franklin Pierce Alloway and his wife, the former Sarah Lavinia Griffee, resided here with their second child, Eleanor Jennie Alloway, born December 10, 1921.
James “Soup” Campbell, Camden Courier-Post, June 9, 1932.
$3000 CUT OFF DECREE FOR “SOUP” CAMPBELL
The $15,000 verdict awarded to James “Soup” Campbell by a jury in circuit court May 18 for injuries in an automobile accident was reduced to $12,000 yesterday by Circuit Judge Francis B. Davis.
Campbell, who lives at 111 Terrace avenue and is the proprietor of the Marmon Cafe, 821 Market street, formerly was one of the greatest basketball players in the country. His hands and arms were injured when his automobile collided with the car of Albert Brandon, of Paulsboro, on Wilson boulevard, opposite the Whoopee Coaster, on July 25, 1930.
Campbell averred his injuries forced him to retire as a member of the Millville basetkball [sic] team of the South Jersey League. His two sons, James, Jr., and William, also were hurt in the accident, which he blames on Brandon.
Judge Avis, in reducing the jury’s verdict by $3000 on application by Brandon’s counsel, said he recognized Campbell was a good basketball player, but averred he has passed the peak of his career, “and in view of the depression I thought it excessive.”
822 Market Street — Private First Class Orville H. Showers Jr.
834 Market Street — Dorn’s (jewelers), 1919 Camden High School Purple & Gold Yearbook.
Graduation Gifts
DIAMONDS, WATCHES and JEWELRY
A Gift that will last a Lifetime. We make a Specialty of Class Rings and Pins
DORN’S
834 Market Street
Johanna Connell, of Ninth and Market streets, was tried and convicted before Mayor Pratt yesterday afternoon on the charge of selling liquor without a license. She paid a fine of $50 and costs and was released.
842 Market Street — Camden Janitors Supply House, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages listing.
Disinfectants
Sackett Edw T 842MarketCam . . . WOodlwn 4-8079
844 Market Street — Manhattan Restaurant / Speros Sourvanos, c. 1928.
(untitled)
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Maurice Daly, a boy, of 422 Lawrence street, Camden, was arrested yesterday on a charge of buncoing a slot machine belonging to Samuel Hibbert, of 816 Market street. Maurice had a pocket full of circular iron discs the size of pennies. With these he nearly emptied the machine of its chewing gum.
816 Market Street — Samuel Hibbert, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 2, 1905. Also associated: Lawrence Street — Maurice Daly.
Gloucester Group to Give Ball Here
Camden Courier-Post —
Camden Officials to Attend Barbers’ and Beauticians’ Fete Monday
To Lead March — Florence Winters. She will lead the grand march of the first annual ball of the Beauticians and Barbers Association of Gloucester, to be held Monday night in the Moose ballroom, 808 Market street.
More than 700 persons, including Camden city and county officials, will attend the first annual ball of the Beauticians and Barbers Association to be given Monday night at the Moose ballroom, 808 Market street, Camden.
The group, a Gloucester city organization headed by Peter A. Sessa, president of the Gloucester Master Barbers, and Miss Florence Winters, president of the Beauticians, voted to hold the event in Camden because ample quarters are not available in Gloucester due to condemnation of the old city hall.
Guests at the ball will include City Commissioners Mary W. Kobus, Frank J. Hartmann, Jr., Harold W. Bennett, Frederick von Nieda and Mayor George Brunner. Other guests will be Postmaster Emma E. Hyland, Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando, Judges Joseph Varbalow and Gene Mariano, Mary Soistmann, Democratic state committeewoman, and Frank B. Hanna and Mrs. Florence Baker, members of the Republican State Committee; City Solicitor Firmin Michel; Mayor John F. Gorman, of Gloucester; A. L. Kuhn, of Trenton, and Charles E. Paglucia, of Plainfield, members of the State Board of Barber Examiners; Lewis Waldman, of Trenton, president of the State Master Barbers’ Association, and Vincent Ferrante, president of the Camden Master Barbers’ Association.
Music will be furnished by Bob Horton and his orchestra, and dancing will be supervised by Prof. Edward Daisey.
The committee in charge includes Lewis Kelly, chairman; Johanna Fox, secretary; Peter Pellegrino, treasurer; Verna Casey, Margaret Shuster, Catherine Moran, Effie Jones, Anna Caldwell, Florence Winters, Jean Gorman, Arthur Kinch, Nicholas Casto, Dominick La Bascio, Rocco Burgo, Peter Sessa and William Cheeseman.
Intersection of North 9th & Market Streets
Intersection of North 9th & Market Streets, 1906–1910 — Daniel H. Sharp Sr. & Family (Daniel H. & Rose Sharp, Daniel H. Sharp Jr., Geraldine Sharp, Thomas Turner). Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 1906.
900 Block of Market Street
900 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1883–1967.
900 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890–1891 | Edward McCabe (saloon) |
| 1890–1891 | Edward McCabe |
| 1918–1919 | John Moore (saloon) |
| 1918–1919 | John Moore |
| 1928 | Texas Lunch Room (restaurant — photo c. 1928) |
| 1928–1928 | Texas Lunch Room |
| 1947 | Benjamin Frank (floor coverings) |
| 1947 | Benjamin Frank |
901 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1917 | John Sylvester Kellum (barber) / Melvin Gleason (cigar store, 1914–1917) / Lester A. Gleason (1917) |
| 1914–1917 | Melvin Gleason |
| 1917 | Lester A. Gleason |
| 1940 | R.M. Hollingshead Company Fire, July 30, 1940 |
902 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| c. 1928 | Building exterior, c. 1928 (photo) |
| 1947 | William Burt II (hardware & furniture) |
| 1947 | William Burt II |
906 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Mrs. Katherine Gallagher (residence) |
908 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924–1929 | John Miriganian & Family (John & Mary Miriganian) — 1947: Gone |
| 1924–1929 | John Miriganian |
| 1947 | Gone |
910 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940 | Mrs. Sue K. Devenny — destroyed by Hollingshead Fire, July 30, 1940 |
| 1940 | Mrs. Sue K. Devenny |
916 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | De Luxe Cleaners | NJ Bell Yellow Pages listing, 1955; 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone |
918 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1884–1885 | George W. Osler (residence) |
| 1884–1885 | George Osler |
919 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1927–1928 | Philip MacDonald (residence) |
920–928 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s–1960s | William H. Fisler Company Inc. | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads; Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964 |
924 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883–1884 | Isaac Lovett Jr. |
930 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1892–1893 | Charles Ricker (saloon) |
| 1894 | Young Republican Club of the Second Ward (Camden Courier, October 22, 1894) |
| 1899 | Walt Whitman Social Club (Philadelphia Inquirer, December 6, 1899) |
| 1918–1919 | Lawrence Kirwin (cafe) |
| 1947 | Al's Service Station |
| 1892–1893 | William Ripley |
| 1892–1893 | James Cullen |
| 1892–1893 | James Quinn |
| 1892–1893 | Harry B. Paul |
931 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1888–1889 | Charles Schoelkopf (saloon) |
| 1931 | Charles E.A. 'Pop' Mathews |
| early 1940s | Tom-Betty Sweet Shop (candy store) |
| 1947–1950s | Clara's Sweet Shop / Emidio Martelli (candy store) |
933 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1941 | Andrew Rossi (Camden Courier-Post, July 31, 1941) — Julia Coriaty |
| 1947 | General Machine Supply Co. (fire extinguishers) / William O'Donnell (residence) |
| 1947 | General Machine Supply Co |
| 1947 | William O'Donnell |
935 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896 | Mrs. Lizzie Haverkampf & Family |
| 1896 | Emma Haverkampf |
| 1896 | August Haverkampf |
| 1930s–1950s | Joseph Nardi Sr. (shoe repair) / Joseph M. Nardi Jr. |
937 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Blue Ribbon Restaurant / Nick Zoferes |
| 1947 | Blue Ribbon Resteraunt |
939 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1887–1892 | Frank Fiedler Jr. (cigar store) |
| 1887–1892 | Frank Fiedler Jr |
| 1924 | Francis Yost (cigar store) |
| 1924 | Francis Yost |
| 1939–1947 | John Stevenson (bar) |
| 1939–1947 | John Stevenson |
| 1954 | Nine Thirty Nine Bar |
| 1959 | Pink Poodle Inc. (bar) |
| 1959 | Pink Poodle Inc |
| 1967 | Nine Thirty Nine Bar / Martin Baskow — Baskow murdered July 14, 1967 |
| 1967 | Nine Thirty Nine Bar |
844–900–902–904 Market Street, c. 1928.
900 Market Street, c. 1928 — Texas Lunch Room (restaurant).
901 Market Street — The R.M. Hollingshead Company Fire, July 30, 1940.
902 Market Street, c. 1928.
920–928 Market Street — William H. Fisler Company Inc., New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ads, 1955.
[illegible]LER WILLIAM H CO INC
Everything in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Equipment Hose - CO2 - Soda - Apparatus Etc.
[illegible]20 Market Cam . . . . . . . . . WOodlwn 4-1243
FISLER WILLIAM H CO INC
Leather, Conveyor, Transmission, “V” Belt Drives, Belt Dressing, Hooks, Pulleys, Chain, Hose, Mill Supplies.
920 Market Cam . . . . . . . . . WOodlwn 4-1243
920–928 Market Street — William H. Fisler Company Inc., Camden Courier-Post ad, May 19, 1964.
SERVING INDUSTRY WITH POWER TRANSMISSION AND MILL SUPPLIES!
DIAMOND ROLLER CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
Gates V-Belts and Sheaves; Conveyor Belting; Rubber Hose; All Types Belt Hooks; Flexible Couplings; Fire Equipment; Casters; Yale Electric Hoists and Trucks
Congratulations to the great State of New Jersey on its 300th Birthday
Authorized Distributor
WILLIAM H. FISLER CO., INC.
920-28 Market St. Phone: WOodlawn 4-1243 & 1244 WAlnut 5-8582 CAMDEN 2, NEW JERSEY
The Young Republican Club of the Second Ward has issued invitations to their third anniversary, which takes place on the 29th, at the club’s headquarters, 930 Market street.
The Walt Whitman Social Club, with headquarters at 930 Market street, was incorporated yesterday.
931 Market Street — Tom-Betty Sweet Shop (candy store), early 1940s.
FLEMING CAL. CO., CHICAGO, ILL.
CALL TO ARMS
REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR
TOM - BETTY SWEET SHOP
931 Market St. CAMDEN, N. J. Phone 9722
FLEMING CAL. CO., CHICAGO, ILL.
CALL TO ARMS
REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR
TOM - BETTY SWEET SHOP
931 Market St. CAMDEN, N. J. Phone 9722
931 Market Street — Emidio Martelli outside of his shop in the 1950s. “931 Market Street in 1947 was owned by Emidio Martelli and was named ‘Clara’s Sweet Shop’ after Emidio’s wife.” — Mark Viggiano, June 2007
931 Market Street — “Emidio working in his sweet shop with the counter and soda jerks in the foreground.” — Mark Viggiano, June 2007
Camden Courier-Post, July 31, 1941.
2 FIRES BREAK OUT IN RCA PLANT AREA
Cafe, House Roof Damaged, 12 Companies Respond; Cook Injured
Two fire alarms within 15 minutes of each other in the vicinity of the RCA Manufacturing Company yesterday sent a dozen fire companies to the scene.
A man was burned on the arm and a woman collapsed from hysteria in one of the fires. The roof of a home at Point and Penn streets was damaged in the other fire.
The first blaze broke out in the restaurant of Julia Coriaty, 110 North Second street, opposite one of the RCA buildings.
Andrew Rossi, of 933 Market street, the cook, was burned on the arm when a grease pan beneath the gas burners of the stove ignited. Mrs. Coriaty collapsed when she saw the flames and was taken to the Cooper Hospital. Rossi was given first aid by firemen.
As firemen were extinguishing this blaze, engines from several South Camden stations sped past the restaurant on their way to the Penn street fire. Hundreds of workers in the RCA plants ran to the windows as the engines drove by.
Firemen who answered the alarms recalled yesterday was the anniversary of Camden’s worst fire at the R. M. Hollingshead Company, Ninth and Market streets. Ten persons lost their lives in that fire.
935 Market Street — Joseph M. Nardi Jr., 1930s–1950s.
939 Market Street — Martin Baskow, Nine Thirty Nine Bar, 1954 and 1967. Bar owner Martin Baskow was murdered in his bar on the morning of July 14, 1967.
930 Market Street — Samuel B.F. Alcott, 1892.
Notes — 900 Block of Market Street
939 Market Street. Bar owner Martin Baskow was brutally murdered in his bar on the morning of July 14, 1967.
4 Men, Woman Jailed on Disorderly Charges
Camden Courier-Post —
Arraigned in police court yesterday four men and a woman received suspended sentences from Judge Garfield Pancoast, on charges of disorderly conduct.
The defendants, Marie Kleinglend, 32, of 919 Market street, her husband, Imgold, 32, of the same address; Edward Whitedead, 25, of 470 Carman street; Matthew Hess, 63, of 729 Carman street, and George Wagner, of 729 Carman street, all of Camden, were arrested by Patrolman Clifford Flennard, at Tenth and Market streets, late Saturday night.
According to Flennard, a call was received at police headquarters stating that a riot was in progress on Market street near Tenth street. Several policemen dispatched to the scene said they found Mrs. Kleinglend and Whitedead engaged in combat while her husband and the other two were fighting it out on the ground.
Over in Camden.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A 12-year-old son of Policeman Ripley was badly bitten by dogs.
On complaint of his wife that he had removed shells from their child’s grave, Samuel B. F. Alcott was held under bail yesterday by Justice Quinn.
James Cullen, at one time a popular comedian on the boards of Fox’s Variety Theatre, Philadelphia, was before Justice Paul as a “drunk” yesterday.
Hotelkeeper Charles Ricker, of Tenth and Federal streets, discovered that his bartender, who was about to sail for Australia, had “knocked down” $170 from the bar receipts. The money was recovered.
Side-Splitting Farce Goes On
Camden Daily Telegram —
Chairman Burrough Did Not Sit With the Committee.
HE IS SAID TO BE DISGUSTED
Additional Charges Against Policemen, But the Witnesses Fail to Substantiate the Specifications Made by Office Seekers.
The Police Committee of City Council, last night, resumed the hearings of the charges against the policemen. The Council chamber was again crowded with prospective policemen and office seekers of all descriptions. Chairman Burroughs of the committee was absent and it was stated that he was disgusted at the manner in which the farce is being carried on. The other two members of the committee were present and Mr. Silvers, the Third ward statesman, acted as chairman. He was flanked on the right by His Honor, the Mayor. Previous to the hearings the Mayor heard some suggestions from his new adviser, who is William H. Sparks, of kidney cure fame, and a Democrat who had been an office seeker in the Democratic party for a number of years. Dr. “Mark Hanna” Davis for some reason or other is not participating in the deliberation of the Reformers. It is said that he is disgusted and was heard to make the remark that there are but two political parties, the Republican and Democratic, and he did not believe in Reform.
E. G. C. Bleakley, after some delay, moved the charges against Policeman Bond. Officer Bond was charged by ex-Policeman “Ikey” Shreeve with being asleep in the post office building on March 15, and also with leaving his post of duty.
The first witness called was the complainant, and he testified that on the morning in question he found Policeman Bond asleep in the post office building, about 4 o’clock. The witness fixed the time by a man on the street asking him the hour. He knew he was asleep from the fact that he heard him snoring.
Policeman Bond, in his own defense, admitted going into the post office to light his pipe, but denied being asleep. He stated that he did not see Mr. Shreeve, but saw Constable Voight.
John Hefferan was called, and testified that on the morning in question he was with Policeman Bond about 6 o’clock on Federal street.
Irving L. Buckle, a newspaper carrier, testified that he saw Bond on Federal street between half-past 3 and 4 o’clock.
Thomas A. Stockham also testified that he saw Officer Bond on the morning in question about 3 o’clock.
Joseph Robinson, night watchman at the post office, said that he never saw Mr. Bond asleep in the building.
The next case that was moved was the charges against Policeman A. Lincoln James. The charge in the case was made by a young man named John J. Browning, of Cedar street, near Fifth. He charged James with being in an intoxicated condition on the morning of April 13, in the saloon of Edward McCabe, No. 900 Market street. The first witness called in this case was the complainant. He testified that he was in McCabe’s saloon and saw James there about midnight and believed him to be intoxicated. On cross-examination he said he had been drinking and that James treated him. He said that he was not an applicant for a position on the police force.
The next witness in this case was a gem. He is known as John J., alias “Limpy,” Logan, and is a familiar figure on Market street between Fourth and Sixth at all hours of the day and night. He was recently appointed as a watchman in the Water Department, by the Reform Water Committee, but his appointment was one of those which was held up by a writ of certiorari. Logan swore that he saw James in McCabe’s saloon and said the policeman had about nine drinks. He felt certain that James was intoxicated and that he was half drunk when he came into the saloon. The witness on cross examination admitted that he had plenty of beer and that they were coming at a good gait.
John Dorsey, a companion of Logan, corroborated the testimony of his bosom friend and became very indignant when asked if James did not treat him. He said that he had been drinking and paid for all he got.
Policeman James admitted that he was in McCabe’s saloon on the date mentioned. He said he had been in Stockton and arrived at McCabe’s about midnight and while there he had four glasses of beer.
Edward McCabe, the proprietor of the saloon, testified that James was in his place about midnight, but denied that he was intoxicated.
I. Newton Hillman and Hilton Taylor also testified to seeing James and were positive that he was not in an intoxicated condition.
The charges against Policemen Elwyn Steen and William Comley were then taken up. Both of the men were charged with the same offense and were placed on trial together. Lawyer Grey opposed to going to trial without Comley being present as he said he had been informed that he was sick.
Mr. Bleakley opposed his motion and said that Comley was seen in the corridor of the hall early in the evening.
The committee decided to go on with the hearing.
The charge in this case was made by Thomas Neville who swore that both of the policemen were seen to enter the office of Messrs. Shivers & Moffett, on the morning of May 6, at 12.15, and that they remained there until 1.30 a. m.
Counsel for Policeman Steen admitted that his client was in the office of Shivers & Moffett on the date specified, but denied that he remained as long as was charged.
Policeman Steen was put on the stand and testified that on the morning of May 6 he met Policeman Comley, who informed him that he believed there was some person in the office of Shivers & Moffett and Comley asked him to go with him. He said that when they reached the office they found a window open. They then made a search of the premises and also the lumber yard. He testified that the place had been frequently robbed and that Messrs. Shivers & Moffett had furnished Policeman Comley with a key, for the purpose of going through the place.
Henry Moffett, a member of the firm of Shivers & Moffett, testified that the firm had furnished a key to Policeman Comley.
At this juncture Mr. Bleakley went through the crowd and finally landed ex-Excise Commissioner Jacob Gnang on the stand. He said that he knew Policeman Comley and saw him standing in the corridor of the Hall early in the evening.
After considerable delay, occasioned by a conference, between the committee, Mayor Hatch, Acting City Clerk Kramer and Lawyer Bleakley, the committee decided not to take up any more charges and adjourned the hearings until to-morrow night.
As soon as Mayor Hatch reached the Police Department he ordered Chief Dodd to suspend Policeman Comley.
No decisions were given in the other cases.
Intersection of Tenth Street & Market Streets
The intersection of Tenth Street & Market Streets — no additional photographs on file.
1000 Block of Market Street
1000 Block of Market Street
City directory records and historical accounts, 1853–1958.
1001 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1853–1890s | Charles S. Caffrey's Light Carriage Works | 1876 Advertisement |
| 1933 | Alpha Lithograph Company | |
| 1947–1955 | Asam Brothers Inc. | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads, 1955 |
| 1947–1955 | Al-Jo Mfg Company | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads, 1955 |
| 1947–1955 | Fitwell Coat Company (coat manufacturer) | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads, 1955 |
| 1947–1955 | Camden Ink & Color Company | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads, 1955 |
1011 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s–1890s | Charles S. Caffrey | |
| 1914 | Second Ward Republican Club | |
| 1924 | Joseph S. Reid (interior finisher) | |
| 1924 | Joseph S. Reid | |
| 1939 | William S. Holmes Inc. (flooring contractor) | banquet program ad, January 27, 1939 |
| 1947–1957 | Wilkie W. Faust & Son (millwork) — Camden Courier-Post, December 10, 1957 | |
| 1947–1957 | Wilkie W. Faust & Son | |
| 1947–1957 | Wilkie W. Faust Jr. |
1013 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Charles S. Lafferty (plumber) |
| 1947 | Charles S. Lafferty |
1015 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Neil W. Smiley (residence) |
| 1947 | Neil W. Smiley |
1017 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Arthur's Storage Company / Kennedy Storage Company | |
| 1947 | Arthur's Storage Company | |
| 1947 | Kennedy Storage Company | |
| 1955 | Reliance Brush Company | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ad |
1019 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1899 | J. Fred Adams — Lyceum League of America (Philadelphia Inquirer, January 22, 1899) |
| 1930s | Morris Toll (tailor) / Paris Tailor Shop / John Covallo (1947) |
1021 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1905–1906 | J. Harry McFarland (saloon) |
| 1906–1907 | Thomas Taylor (saloon) — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 7, 1906 |
| 1955 | Guardian Moving & Storage |
| 1955 | National Van Lines |
| 1955 | Kennedy Storage Company |
1021-23 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | G. Krueger Brewing Company |
1021–1023 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Argus Printing Company | Camden High School 1928 Purple & Gold ad |
| 1947 | G. Krueger Brewing Company (beer wholesaler) | |
| 1955 | Guardian Moving & Storage | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads |
| 1955 | National Van Lines | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads |
| 1955 | Kennedy Storage Company | NJ Bell Yellow Pages ads |
1025 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1946–1947 | Argus Printing Co. Inc. (C. Horace Scherneck, CHS Class of 1912) |
| 1946–1947 | Argus Printing Co Inc |
| 1947 | W. Frank Creely (stationer) |
| 1947 | W. Frank Creely |
1027-29 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1908–1958 | William Dickinson |
1027–1029 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1908–1958 | William Dickinson (garage) — Camden Courier-Post, February 14, 1958 |
1031 Market Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Paul V. Drennan (residence) |
| 1947 | Paul V. Drennan |
| 1947 | Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Office |
| 1947 | Union News Company |
| 1947 | Railway Express Agency Inc. |
| 1947 | Terminal Drug Store |
| 1947 | Terminal Restaurant & Bar |
| 1947 | Terminal Barber Shop |
| 1947 | Carl G. Miller's Confectionary |
| 1947 | Lee's Watch Repair Shop |
| 1947 | William Reinhardt Bakery |
| 1947 | Auto Parks Inc. |
1001 Market Street — Charles S. Caffrey’s Light Carriage Works, 1876 advertisement. Established here 1853–1890s.
LIGHT CARRIAGES
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FROM ORIGINAL AND POPULAR DESIGNS.
CHARLES S. CAFFREY’S LIGHT CARRIAGE WORKS.
ESTABLISHED 1853.
MANUFACTORY AND WAREROOMS, CORNER OF TENTH AND MARKET STREETS, CAMDEN, N. J., OPPOSITE PHILADELPHIA.
1001 Market Street — Alpha Lithograph Company, 1933.
ALPHA LITHOGRAPH CO.
OFFSET COLOR PRINTERS
1001 MARKET STREET
CAMDEN, N.J.
1001 Market Street — Asam Brothers Inc., 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
Wallpaper
ASAM WALLPAPERS— ASAM WALLPAPERS INC 1001MarketCam . WOodlwn 4-6876
Asam Wallpapers Inc 1001MarketCam . WOodlwn 4-6876
1001 Market Street — Camden Ink & Color Company, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
Ink
Camden Ink&Color Co 1001MarketCam . WO odlwn 3-5665
Camden Ink&Color Co . . . . . . . . . . WOodlwn 3-5665
Nights Sun&Hol call . . . . . . MErchtvl 8-6644-R
1011 Market Street — William S. Holmes Inc. (flooring contractor), banquet program ad, January 27, 1939.
Phones, Camden 7338, 7339
WM. S. HOLMES, Inc.
Linoleum for Floors and Walls • Hardwoods Floors Laid and Refinished • Asphalt Tile for Basement Game Rooms.
1011 Market Street
1017 Market Street — Reliance Brush Company, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
Janitors’ Supplies (Cont’d)
RELIANCE BRUSH CO
HOUSEWARES
COMPLETE LINE OF Cleaning Equipment
Janitors’ Supplies - Insecticides
1017 Market Camden....WOodlawn 3-3403
The Lyceum League of America met at the residence of J. Fred Adams, at 1019 Market street, on Tuesday evening, and debated the question: “Resolved, That Gladstone was a greater man than Bismarck.” The judges decided in favor of the negative. The annual banquet of the league will be held next Tuesday evening.
1021–1023 Market Street — Argus Printing Company, Camden High School 1928 Purple & Gold ad.
William H. Jefferys President
Albert Scherneck Secretary
C. Horace Scherneck, ‘12
Argus Printing Company INCORPORATED
General Commercial Printing
1021-1023 MARKET STREET CAMDEN, N. J.
Bell Phone, 104 Keystone, 33722
New Faces Behind Bars
Excise Board Grants License Transfers in Camden
The Camden Excise Commission last night granted these licenses: Wholesale, Alexander Jasienski, 1039 Kaighn avenue; retail George J. Callan, 201 Kaighn avenue; Andrew Miller, 1423 South Tenth street. The following transfers were made: Wholesale, A. S. Strouse, 318 Federal, to Michael J. Ryan; retail George J. Lotz, 601 Pearl, to Owen Keinan; James McKechnie, 223 Federal, to Lawrence Lamaina; J. Harry McFarland, 1025 Market, to Thomas Taylor; Harry Stalhut, Second and Kaighn avenue, to Thomas M. Kelly.
The application for the transfer of the license of Walter S. Gillespie, 950 South Fifth, to John Muth, was laid over.
1021 Market Street — Guardian Moving & Storage, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
Call WOodlawn 3-0574 FOR LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE MOVING
STOP — SAVE
Be Sure & Get Our Long Distance Rates All Rates Are Not The Same
AGENT—National Van Lines Servicing All 48 States
GUARDIAN MOVING & STORAGE CO.
1021 MARKET CAMDEN
1021 Market Street — National Van Lines, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
NATIONAL VAN LINES
Coast To Coast VAN SERVICE
Call for Free Estimates
1021 Market Camden....WOodlawn 3-0[cut off]
1021 Market Street — Kennedy Storage Company, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages ad.
KENNEDY STORAGE CO
Local & Long Distance MOVING
Estimates Cheerfully Furnished
1021 Market Camden....WOodlawn 3-0574
Market Street looking east from the Delaware River, 1996.
Direction Stanley Company of America
Camden Courier-Post —
Theatre Beautiful
First S. Jersey Showing
Noon to 11 P.M.
B’way & Market
ADOLPHE MENJOU
Serenade
On the STAGE
HELENA MARSH
Metropolitan Opera Co.
COMEDY SMITHS MODISTE SHOP
Stanley News
Va[?]! King of Sports
OVERTURE MORNING NOON & NIGHT
A CAMDEN INSTITUTION
Broadway & Pine
Keith Vaudeville
Stanley Photoplays
5 BIG KEITH ACTS
Headed by the Big Time Feature Act
BOBBY O’NEIL & CO.
In a miniature musical comedy in live scenes
GRAPE-JUICE
Extra Attraction—First South Jersey Screening. Feature Photoplay.
SILK LEGS
Extra! Extra!
TONIGHT IS GUEST NIGHT
Loads of Fun for All.
TOWERS
A CAMDEN INSTITUTION
Broadway & Pine
Keith Vaudeville
Stanley Photoplays
SPECIAL EXTRA ATTRACTION TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, THURS., FRI., SAT.
Camden’s Most Beautiful Girl
WITH HER LATEST
SPORT MODEL FORD CAR
Guess Who She is and Receive a Free Gift
FORD CAR—COURTESY OF CRAMER & MYERS INC., FORD AGENCY, 780 WRIGHT AVE.
Continuous Noon to 11 P. M.
Broadway and Mickle; First South Jersey Screening.
OLIVE BORDEN
In a story of a girl who was indiscreet.
“Come to My House”
COMEDY “A FOOL AND HIS MONEY”
TRAVELOGUE KINOGRAMS
Two Suspects Held in Bail of $25,000 Each
Camden Courier-Post —
10 Burglaries:
Two suspects, linked by police with 10 burglaries in the city during the last 6 weeks, were held in $25,000 bail each today by Municipal Judge Marino.
Held on one count each, pending a continuing investigation and a further hearing Tuesday, the men were identified as William J. Porter, 26, of Fern st. near 8th, and Howard James, 25, of Fogarty ave. near Federal st.
Marino commended police work in cracking the case and four detectives assigned to it, Marshall Thompson, Thomas Scarduzio, George Ellis and Russell Young.
James, a brother-in-law of Porter, was in the county jail to await grand jury action on a charge of breaking into a Cooper st. service station Dec. 11, police said, when the case broke Wednesday.
Street Attack Suspect
Porter was wanted for questioning in the stabbing of Miss Joann Green, 19, of 313 Chestnut st., Tuesday night, according to police.
Scarduzio said police searched Porter’s house Tuesday night but he could not be found. However, Scarduzio said, Ptl. Richard Brooks picked up a cash box in the house.
Wednesday, when the box was shown to Sgt. Earl Quinton, he suggested it may have been taken from the Asam Wallpaper Co., 1001 Market st., Nov. 17, according to Scarduzio. The box was later identified as the one taken from that concern, Scarduzio added.
Caught at Gun-Point
Detectives returned to the house Wednesday in an effort to pick up Porter. While Thompson and Young covered the front of the house, Scarduzio went to the back. Scarduzio said he apprehended Porter at gun-point as Porter fled from a rear door.
A search of the place by daylight turned up loot believed connected with robberies in which the two suspects are implicated, Thompson said. Included in the find were 20 new paint brushes, barber shop supplies and a letter scale.
At first, Porter denied any knowledge of breaking and entering, Thompson stated. James was brought from the jail and questioned by Thompson more than three hours. Thompson said James finally admitted the jobs and implicated Porter, who later confirmed James’ statements, Thompson said.
Thompson reported James admitted breaking into a grocery at 635 Carman st. Nov. 2 and looting a barber shop at 303 S. 3rd st. of $304 in equipment Nov. 9.
Other Victims
The two of them allegedly broke into the office of an engineering firm Nov. 7, taking a computing machine valued at $500 and took $650 in appliances from Thrifty Buyers Store, 313 Market st., Nov. 13.
The wallpaper firm was entered Nov. 17 when $712 in cash and $200 worth of postage stamps was taken. On Dec. 10, they purportedly entered Asam’s again and ransacked the second-floor offices of Camden Ink and Color Co. and Cutler Metal Co.; the Fitwell Coat Co. on the third floor, and the Wilkie W. Faust Co., next door at 1011 Market st.
Scarduzio said a warrant has been issued for Porter’s wife, Jean, charging her with assault and battery on the Green girl. The girl underwent an emergency operation Tuesday night in Cooper Hospital, after being left there by Porter, Scarduzio said.
Police also disclosed that Porter was wanted on an assault and battery warrant issued on complaint of his wife.
Ransackers Tour Building on Market St.
Camden Courier-Post —
Cash, Stamps Taken
Burglars took between $30 and $40 cash and 200 three-cent stamps during the night while ransacking office and warehouse space of five firms in a building at 10th and Market sts.
Breaking through connecting doors after scaling a ladder in the rear of 1011 Market st., the thieves invaded Wilkie W. Faust & Sons millwork firm, a storage space of Cutler Metal Products Co., offices of Camden Ink and Color Co., Fit-Well Coat Co. and Asam Bros. Inc., a wallpaper firm. The latter three have entrances at 1001 Market st.
Dets. George Ellis and Marshall Thompson said the petty cash and stamps were taken from Camden Ink and Color where desks and filing cabinets were rifled. John Erickson, 5754 Irving ave., Pennsauken, owner, fixed the loss.
Entrance there was through the storage area of the Cutler firm where a broken glass in a door apparently cut someone. Blood was spattered on the door and floor.
The investigators said a ladder at the rear of the building permitted the thieves to force a second-floor window of the Faust firm. But Wilkie W. Faust Jr., of Wynnecote, Pa., said nothing appeared to be missing. He was called by John Gosik, a special watchman, who notified police when he discovered the entry at 4 a. m.
Joseph Allman, 1250 Stirling st., Philadelphia, manager of the coat firm, told detectives he found nothing missing.
At the wallpaper office, Andrew Oliver, 615 Graymar rd., Moorestown, said desks and cabinets were ransacked but nothing was missing.
New Faces Behind Bars
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Excise Board Grants License Transfers in Camden
The Camden Excise Commission last night granted these licenses: Wholesale, Alexander Jasienski, 1039 Kaighn avenue; retail George J. Callan, 201 Kaighn avenue; Andrew Miller, 1423 South Tenth street. The following transfers were made: Wholesale, A. S. Strouse, 318 Federal, to Michael J. Ryan; retail George J. Lotz, 601 Pearl, to Owen Kernan; James McKechnie, 223 Federal, to Lawrence Lamaina; J. Harry McFarland, 1025 Market, to Thomas Taylor; Harry Stalbut, Second and Kaighn avenue, to Thomas M. Kelly. The application for the transfer of the license of Walter S. Gillespie, 950 South Fifth, to John Muth, was laid over.
Murderer and Forger Escape Jail After Shooting Keepers, Killing One
Camden Post-Telegram —
Wilson Ashbridge, Who Shot and Killed Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar and George E. Thompson, Check Swindler, Trap Jailor Hibbs by a Ruse and After Slaying Him Shoot Joe Ellis Who Intercepted Them in Flight.
Used Revolver Smuggled Into Prison by Confederates and Leave Jail Wide Open in Their Flight, a General Delivery Being Averted by Police Who Were Summoned by the Wounded Men.
Murdering one jailor and wounding another with a revolver that had been smuggled into them by outside confederates, Wilson T. Ashbridge, slayer of Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar, and Francis Murphy, alias George E. Thompson, a check forger, made their escape from the county jail a few minutes before seven o’clock last night.
Ashbridge with his wife was caught at noon in the Keystone Hotel in Chester PA where they registered at one o’clock this morning.
Thompson is still at liberty but from the confident manner of Prosecutor Kraft his early arrest seems assured.
The murdered jailor was Isaac Hibbs, aged 65 years of 913 South 8th Street. The wounded keeper is Joseph Ellis, aged 45 years, of 416 Carteret Street. Shot twice, he is in Cooper Hospital. His condition today is very satisfactory.
Thompson, who is 41 years old, forged a check for $650 which he gave to V.M. Fulton as part of the purchase price of an automobile. The forgery was discovered before the deal was completed and his arrest followed on June 8. he also passed a forged check for $15 on State Motor Vehicle Agent Kraft. He, too, was awaiting trial. In spite of the positive evidence against him Thompson had spurned all efforts to have him plead guilty and it is now believed that he was sparring for time while hatching a plan to escape. He is no doubt the master mind.
R.L. Hunter, a farmer of Bensalem Township, Bucks County PA, about four miles above Torresdale, reported to the Philadelphia police the morning that he had seen a man answering Ashbridge’s description on the Bucks Road at daylight. The man asked the way to Riegelsville.
According to Hunter, the man was dressed in a dark suit, and had no hat. His clothing was wet. Hunter did not see anything suspicious in his actions, and after giving him directions, they parted.
Upon seeing the paper with a picture of Ashbridge, the farmer was struck by its resemblance to the man with whom he had talked. He hurried to Tacony and notified the police.
The State police, who patrol that section of the county, and who have an office at Langhorne, were immediately notified as were the surrounding towns.
The shootings took place in different parts of the jail. Hibbs was murdered in the exercise room just outside the cell room on the Sixth and Arch corner of the building. Ellis was shot down in the corridor just outside the Market Street end of the building when he heroically grappled with Ashbridge after the latter had pointed a gun at his head. In spite of his wounds Ellis dragged himself to a telephone and after notifying Police Headquarters of what had happened he collapsed.
Only one of the two bullets is still in Ellis. It entered the groin on the right side and is buried in the muscles of the leg, having taken a downward course for seven or eight inches. The other bullet struck Ellis in the right breast and came out in the left breast, traversing the upper fleshy parts of the body.
Hibbs was almost instantaneously killed by a bullet that went within an inch of his heart, producing a hemorrhage. The bullet was extracted this morning from the body early this morning in an autopsy performed at the morgue by County Physician Stem. In spite of the fact that it is pretty well established that three shots were fires in the attack on Hibbs, only one of the bullets took effect.
“But it makes little difference which of the two men handled the gun” said Prosecutor Kraft this morning. “Both are equally guilty of this murder and what we are concerned about now is the recapture of the gunmen.” Mr. Kraft added that it his purpose to examine all of the prisoners in that part of the jail where Hibbs was murdered to determine fully who fired the fatal shot.
The escape had been carefully planned and timed to the minute. Of course the desperate prisoners were aided by confederates on the outside and it is the general belief that a high powered motor car was in waiting for them not far from the jail. They are known to have been in possession of money and openly boasted yesterday that it was their intention to leave the prison last night. These boasts were made to two young ladies connected with a religious organization who called on the two men yesterday to offer spiritual reconciliation. The girls are frequent visitors to the jail and naturally their efforts at evangelization were directed in the main toward Ashbridge, because of the fact that he was accused of murder. These girls, whose identity officials will not disclose, were closeted with Prosecutor Kraft until one o’clock this morning. Both declared that on their visit yesterday they were told by Ashbridge and Thompson that it was the last day they expected to spend in jail.
“We are going to get away from here tonight and we’ve got money to help us after we are out ” said Ashbridge, who further told the girls he had considerable cash sewed up in the waistband of his trousers. The girls begged the prisoners not to do anything that would cause them more trouble and they told the Prosecutor that Ashbridge and Thompson promised them that they would not make any effort to escape. In their talks with the girls neither of the prisoners said a word that would indicate that they would kill if necessary to escape. The full force of their boast did not dawn on the religious workers and for this reason it never occurred to them to inform the Sheriff of what the prisoners had in said.
A general jail delivery of at least all the men confined in what is known as the untried department, where the two were held, was only averted by the prompt arrival of the police on their beat, which was made easy by means of the keys taken from the prostrate body of Hibbs. Ashbridge and Thompson left all of the doors open and the vanguard of the inrushing police found the prisoners swarming all over the corridors on the east side of the prison. In the wild excitement following the double shooting and escape none else thought of freedom and a checking up of the inmates after they had been herded in the exercise room of the untried department accounted for all but the fugitive slayers.
The department, in which the two men were confined is the same one which William Brown and Charles Berger made their sensational escape several years ago by sawing away the bars on the Federal Street front of the jail. Thrilling as it was, the former escape was insignificant in comparison with last night’s tragic event.
With the full force of the keepers out of the way— one dead and the other suffering from gunshot wounds at first supposed to have been fatal— Ashbridge and Thompson had nothing between them and freedom but the door entering from the spiral stairway leading to the narrow entrance of the Sixth and Market Streets end of the Court House. With the keys taken from Hibbs they opened the door and in a few seconds were breathing the free air. It was still daylight when the daring murderers walked from the building and although they were no doubt seen by some of the scores of persons passing it is certain that they managed to control themselves to such an extent as not to arouse any undue suspicion. The exit they used to escape is that used by the general public and therefore persons passing calmly in and out of the door would not in any manner be thought to have been connected with a jail delivery. However the shots which had laid low the keepers had been plainly heard on all four sides of the building and it is strange that no one has yet been found who can give positive information as to what course the fleeing men took and whether they were aided in their flight by an automobile.
While the police and detectives of Camden and all other cities in the East are watching railroad terminals, steamship lines, and all other avenues of travel in response to the general alarm sent out last night, Prosecutor Kraft is bending all his energies to learn who smuggled in the revolver which the fugitives used. Thus far this feature of the case is as complete a mystery as it was last night. Mr. Kraft and Sheriff Haines are satisfied, however, that only one gun was used for both shootings. It was at first thought that each man had a pistol when they left the jail; that one of them armed himself with the gun that Hibbs was supposed to have carried, but it was determined that Hibbs was not armed when he went into the jail last night. There was no occasion for him to come in contact with any of the prisoners and for that reason he left his revolver in his desk in the office. Even had he carried it he would have little chance to use it, so cold-bloodedly was he slain as he unsuspectingly fell into the trap laid for him by the desperate gunmen. There is also some conflict as to how at least one of the fugitives was dressed. Alfred Williams, who witnessed the murder of Hibbs, said that Ashbridge was without coat or hat when he dashed out of the cell-room, and that Thompson carried his coat and hat under his arm. However in a description of the two men given at the Prosecutor’s office it was set forth that Ashbridge wore a blue serge suit and a checkered cap. The coat that he is supposed to have taken bore the mark of “Tull— the Tailor,” of Jacksonville, Florida, and had been borrowed by him from another prisoner. He wore tan shoes. Ashbridge is 27 years old, 5 feet 7-1/2 inches in height and weighs 137 pounds. He has brown hair, smooth face and is of light complexion.
Thompson wore a brown suit and a Panama hat. He is 41 years old 5 feet seven inches in height, and weighs 175 pounds. He has brown bushy hair, is minus one of the fingers on his left hand, and is light complexioned.
The tan shoes worn by Ashbridge were also borrowed from one of the prisoners. He got them on Saturday and remarked that he wanted to look neat.
Keepers Ellis and Hibbs were reading in the prison office last evening when Hibbs glanced up at the clock and noticed that it was a few minutes of seven. “Joe, I’m going back and put the boys in their cells,” he said to Ellis and with his keys in his hand he started for the cell room in the untried department. A thirty foot long corridor runs from the office to the barred and grated door opening into the department in which the cells are situated. This department is about the size of three ordinary school rooms and in the southeastern corner of the jail are the cells, in two tiers.
Around the cells is a three foot corridor into which all the cells doors open and in which all the prisoners are permitted to walk when they are not allowed out in the main room. When the inmates are ordered into their cells and their doors closed the doors are locked from the outside of the steel cage by means of a lever worked by the jailor. Thus every cell door can be made secure without the keepers coming into actual contact with the prisoners. In addition to the bars around the corridor fronting on the double tier of cells there is a fine mesh heavy wire screening.
As Hibbs approached the lever which is operated to shut the cell doors after the prisoners have retired from the corridors, Ashbridge was leaning against the grating of his cell, Number 18. Thompson was lounging a few feet away.
“Daddy, open the door, I want you to see this note,” said Ashbridge to the keeper, at the same time displaying a piece of paper which he had in his hand. Never giving a thought that he was about to perform an act that which was absolutely necessary for the carrying-out of the well laid plot, or that he was going to his doom, or was even in danger, “Daddy,” as the aged keeper was known to all the prisoners, opened the door without hesitation.
As he swung wide the big steel frame, Ashbridge quickly stepped out and the next instant was pressing a gun against the abdomen of the jailor.
“Throw up your hands, you ___ ___ ___” he commanded.
“What are you up to, what’s this mean,” asked the keeper, apparently not realizing he had been trapped.
For reply Thompson jumped out the door, wrenched the gun from Ashbridge’s grasp and with an oath began firing at Hibbs, who sank to the floor at the first shot. Only a few feet away and the only other person in the exercise room, although the shooting could have been seen by any other prisoners who had not retired to their cells, Alfred Williams, trusty, is emphatic in his assertion that Thompson fired the shot that killed Hibbs and that he fired three times.
“It’s a wonder they did not get me,” said Williams. “Ashbridge and I could not hit it and in his desperate mood I am surprised he didn’t kill me, too.” Williams, who has just completed a six months’ sentence for obtaining money from Italian grocers by falsely representing himself as an agent for a wholesale house in Chicago and who is wanted in the Windy City for the same offense, says the whole transaction took less than a minute and that the moves came so fast he and the other prisoners were powerless to aid.
“It was like a flash of lightning” said Williams, “and before I could fully understand what had happened Ashbridge had grabbed Daddy’s keys’ which had fallen to the floor, and was off like a deer for the barred door. Ashbridge had taken the smoking gun from Thompson, who had his hat and coat under his arm and who was right behind the other one.
“As they hurried through the door after Ashbridge had opened it with Daddy’s keys Daddy called to me to raise him. I put my arm under his head and lifted him slightly from the floor. ‘Hold my hands’ he said to me. I took hold of his hands and the next minute he died in my arms. Then I heard two more shots and I knew they got Joe Ellis.”
Startled by the shots, and he is emphatic there were three in rapid succession, Ellis leaped to his feet and without taking the time to arm himself ran from the office and turned into the corridor just as Ashbridge, wild-eyed and gun in his hand, came running toward him. Halting three yards away Ashbridge pointed the revolver at Ellis’ head and ordered him to throw up his hands.
For reply and without fear of himself the keeper dashed at the murderer and the next instant they were locked in each others’ embrace. Working loose the hand which held the gun, Ashbridge pulled the trigger. The bullet struck Ellis in the breast, but the wound was not sufficient to render him helpless. However, before he could grip the pistol arm, Ashbridge fired again and the keeper fell back with a bullet in his groin.
“The second shot got me,” said Ellis to Prosecutor Kraft and Assistant Prosecutor Butler at the hospital. “The first one wasn’t bad but my strength left me when the second bullet struck. Ashbridge was the only one I saw. I did not see Thompson.”
Dragging himself to the office Ellis managed to reach a telephone and called up the police.
“This is Ellis at the county jail; come quick. Ashbridge has shot me” he weakly said over the phone to Captain Hyde. Then the receiver fell from his hand and he dropped to the floor, but after a minute or two managed to climb into chair.
While patrol loads of policemen were being hurried to the Court House from the First and Second District station houses, Reserve Officer Charles Hose, on duty at Broadway and Federal Street, who had heard the shots, ran to the Court House and from the office of Assistant Custodian John Lack phoned up to the jail. Ellis managed to answer and in a few words told what had happened. They ran up to the jail and were admitted by Ellis, who was rapidly growing weaker from loss of blood, the trail of which plainly showed just where the injured keeper had moved.
“I guess Ashbridge got away and the jail is all open, you had better take care of the rest of the prisoners,” said Ellis to Hose and Lack. The fugitive-murderers had left all doors open and the other occupants of the untried department were swarming through the corridors. Their curses and yells and the shrieks and cries of the female prisoners had turned the place into a perfect bedlam. With the aid of other policemen who swarmed into the Court House like bees, the prisoners were soon herded into the exercise room, where Trusty Williams checked them up and accounted for all but Ashbridge and Thompson.
With the faint hope that the missing pair had not risked leaving the building but had secreted themselves in the structure, the courthouse was searched from pit to dome, but no trace of the men were found.
Detective Doran was the first of the Prosecutor’s staff to reach the scene. Mr. Kraft and the balance of the staff soon followed. In the lower end of the county, on official business, Sheriff Haines was reached by phone and Under Sheriff Hewitt was summoned from Pitman and until an early hour this morning the officials were in conference and examining numerous prisoners.
State Detective Walter Le Torneau furnished Prosecutor Kraft with a promising “tip” this morning when he learned that Thompson gave a letter to Freeholder Howard Marshall, of the Eighth Ward, to mail on Sunday. Mr. Marshall states that the letter was addressed to a woman by the name of Mrs. Shelton, in Baltimore MD.
Marshall was attending religious service in the jail when Thompson approached him.
“Put this in your pocket and mail it for me when you go out,” said Thompson to Mr. Marshall, who agreed to carry out the request. Dropping the letter in the mail box Marshall allowed the incident to pass without further notice.
Detective Le Torneau learned this morning that Marshall had spoken to the incident to a friend and the sleuth notified the Prosecutor. The tip will be run down the Prosecutor stated.
Funeral services for Hibbs will be held on Thursday from his late residence. The body will be taken to Langhorne PA where interment will be made in the Friends’ Cemetery under the direction of the Schroeder-Kephart Company. Services will be conducted Wednesday evening by Reverend Henry Bradway, pastor of the Eighth Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
POLICE QUICKLY AT WORK
Although the murderous prisoners made their escape, it was no fault of the local police department, which threw out a “dragnet system” that covered practically every outlet from the city. As soon as the call reached headquarters the red lights were flashing and every officer and detective who could be reached was sent out on the “man hunt” which was pursued with vigor.
Passing automobiles were pressed into service by the detectives and officers and all haste was made for the ferries, railroad yards, terminals, and trolley points. Citizens cooperated with the police in their efforts to run down the escaping prisoners.
Assistant Chief Hyde received the call from Jailor Ellis, who though wounded himself summoned strength enough to reach the phone.
“This is Jailor Ellis. Hibbs and me have been shot by that man Ashbridge and help quick!” was the startling message which came over the phone to Chief Hyde about one minute past seven.
It was just at the time the shifts were going on and off at the local station houses. Chief Hyde lost no time. He called to Machine Operator “Eddie” King to send the message to the station houses and flash the red lights. This was done and as fast as the men could run they covered the various points.
The auto patrols were dispatched with all hands to the Court House and the wounded men hurried to the hospital. Coroner Robert G. Schroeder reached the hospital as Hibbs and Ellis were being admitted and he took charge of the situation and got in touch with Prosecutor Kraft and County Physician Stem.
Detective Captain Schregler was hurriedly summoned, and his men were sent in all directions. Detective Brothers boarded a waiting automobile and a record run was made for the Federal Street ferry. Sergeant Humes was picked up and in four minutes after the call was received from Ellis Detective Brothers had the ferry covered.
Detectives Troncone, Painter and Murry and captain Schregler covered the Kaighn Avenue, Vine Street, and Cramer Hill ferry lines.
Detective Brothers got in touch with the Pennsylvania Railroad officials who put their detective force to work searching freight and passenger cars. The orders were sent out from the railroad office to stop and search every freight train. Dispatches were also sent to Trenton, Mount Holly, and Burlington and it was not long before the news of the atrocious deed had spread throughout the country and many distant places.
Trolley cars were stopped and searched by the police, but not the slightest trace could be found of the escaped prisoners. The police left nothing undone in the “man-hunt.”
When news of the affair spread through the city phone calls began to come in to headquarters. Over fifty persons called up to tell the police that they had seen the two men at various places. The “tips” were all run down but none materialized.
Officers Arthur Colsey and Theodore Guthrie, who were on their vacations, lent their aid to Chief Hyde. Policeman Colsey pressed his automobile into service and carried the police to various parts of the city.
Co-operating closely with Prosecutor Kraft’s detectives the city officials formed a combination which in nine times out of ten would have been successful, but the escaped men cleverly eluded their pursuers.
Assisted by Coroner Schroeder, County Physician Stem held a post mortem examination on Hibbs’ body. The bullet which caused the death was located in the region of the heart, It passed through the victim’s lung, causing a hemorrhage, which resulted in death. Following the examination the body was taken by the Schroeder-Kephart Company at the family’s orders to be prepared for burial.
ASHBRIDGE’S FIRST CRIME
The brutal crime for which Ashbridge stood indicted but untried was committed on the night of January 22 at Ninth and Market Streets. It developed that the murderer had followed his intended victim from the morning hours. He trailed her to the home of her sister, a Mrs. Meredith, of 911 Market Street, and laid in wait in the darkness of a building that fatal Saturday night.
Mrs. Dunbar came out of the house and stood on the northeast corner while waiting for a ferry-bound trolley car. She intended going to Sicklerville that night to visit her relatives. With her at the time was her 7-year-old daughter, Eleanor, and her father, Charles Dunbar. Ashbridge advanced toward the woman, who was startled when she saw him. She called to her father that she “didn’t want anything to do with Ashbridge.”
Before the father could interfere the young murderer whipped out a revolver and covered the father and the woman. He then struck the woman violently in the face with his fist and as she was reeling under the force of the brutal blow Ashbridge fired, the first bullet taking effect in the woman’s chest. The brutal murderer then stood over his prostrate victim and holding the revolver less than five inches from his victim’s body he pumped four more shots into her.
Policeman Howard Smith and Policeman Taylor were a square distant. Smith saw the entire proceedings and screamed at Ashbridge to stop shooting. A crowd quickly gathered and Dr. Maldeis, who lives nearby, came running to the scene to aid the stricken woman.
Officer Taylor espied Ashbridge in the crowd. The murderer made no effort to run, but stood his ground. Detecting the murderer trying to slip something up his sleeve, Taylor pounced upon him and bore him to the ground, at the same time taking the gun away from him and slipping the handcuffs over the murderer’s wrists. Policeman Taylor had to draw his revolver to keep back the large crowd that was threatening. Showing no concern whatever, Ashbridge calmly waited until the police auto arrived. In the meantime the murdered woman’s still warm body was placed in a “jitney” and with Officer Smith and Dr. Maldeis a hurry run was made for Cooper Hospital but when the institution was reached, Mrs. Dunbar was pronounced dead.
Ashbridge was taken to the hospital by Policeman Taylor in the police auto. He asked “how she is.” Informed that he had accomplished his purpose, the young murderer asked to see the woman. When the white sheet covering the still form of the murdered woman was drawn from the face Ashbridge leaned over and kissed the forehead of the woman. He was then taken to the County jail and locked up. Before Recorder Stackhouse on the following Monday Ashbridge pleaded guilty.
Ashbridge was infatuated with the woman, who was a member of the Temple Theater chorus. Because of Ashbridge’s persistent attentions she was compelled to give up her position. Mrs. Dunbar had previously accepted Ashbridge’s attentions, thinking that he was unmarried, but upon learning that he had a wife and child she informed him that it would be best for them not to see each other, but the young man refused to discontinue his attentions.
On the day of the shooting Ashbridge was seen in various places. He is said to have followed the woman to the Federal Street ferry, but lost track of her. Around noon he was seen at Front and Pearl Streets by Policeman Boyd, who ordered him to move on. Boyd was about to arrest him as a suspicious character, but Ashbridge pleaded that he was looking for a friend. All that day Ashbridge followed the woman until night, when he cruelly murdered her.
The murderer came from a respectable family. Dissipation is thought to have caused the young man to lose his sense of reasoning. Rather good-looking, Ashbridge had tender baby-like eyes and his case excited sympathy among the more tender-hearted people.
Sweetmeats, tasty sandwiches, and other small luxuries were said to have been given the young murderer while he languished in his cell. He had many visitors. Recently Ashbridge was taken violently ill after eating some crabs which were given him by a friend. He and Jailor Hibbs were very friendly.
THOMPSON A CLEVER FORGER
Thompson, or Murphy, was a self-styled lawyer and was committed by Recorder Stackhouse in June for forging checks to the amount of $1,055. The worthless checks were “worked” on the McClelland-Fulton Auto Company and Motor Vehicle Agent A.C. Kraft.
When a check for $150 presented to the automobile company by Thompson and drawn to the order of “G.E. Thompson” on the Harrisonburg, Virginia National Bank came back from the home office of the Studebaker Company as worthless, Mr. Fulton called in the police.
Thompson had previously presented a check for $890 as payment on an automobile. This check was drawn on Thompson’s favor on the Coatesville National Bank and was purported to have been signed by Louis L. Gibney, a hotel man of Downington PA. This check was still in the possession of Mr. Fulton when Thompson was arrested after the first check was returned marked “no funds.”
The clever swindler also presented a bad check to Agent Kraft for $15 for which he received the license to operate the automobile which he proposed buying.
Detective Troncone arrested Thompson at Fifth and Market Streets on June 2. The defendant had been living in a room at 220 North Fifth Street.
Giving his home address as Daytona, Florida, Thompson represented himself as a lawyer. Well dressed and wearing nose glasses, Thompson was an intelligent appearing man, he had a bushy pompadour which was streaked with gray and talked in a persuasive manner. His forgeries on Mr. Gibney’s signature were so clever that Gibney himself could not tell the difference.
After Thompson’s arrest Detective Captain Schregler sent out notices to several southern cities. He received responses from Harrisonburg, Norfolk, and Petersburg Virginia and that Thompson was wanted in all three cities for check forgeries.
Bert Hibbs, a city foreman and a son of the slain jailor, was murdered early Sunday morning, December 25, 1910 when his throat was cut by Clement Ridgway, a negro, aged 22 years, of Seventh and Sycamore Streets. It was about 12:20 on Christmas morning that Hibbs while crossing the lots at Seventh and Sycamore was accosted by Ridgeway, who wanted to shake hands with Hibbs. The latter refused, a quarrel ensued and Ridgeway whipped out a razor and slashed Hibbs across the throat with such violence that his head was nearly severed. Hibbs died while on the way to the hospital. Ridgway was arrested after a battle by Detectives Schregler, Painter and Brothers and several officers at his home, 1207 Lilly Row.
Indicted for murder Ridgway pleaded non vult. On April 24, 1911, to a charge of murder in the second degree, he was sentenced to 25 years in state Prison at hard labor.
SECOND MURDER IN JAIL
This is the second murder and second escape from the present jail. The first murder took place in November, 1907, when George Stewart, a young negro, stabbed to death John Snell, who was awaiting trial for carrying in the business of fortune telling. Stewart was in jail on a charge of dealing in opium and cocaine. He had a complete opium layout in his cell. He and Snell had a quarrel and he stabbed Snell to death in his cell. He was tried and convicted and sentenced to be electrocuted during the week of February 8, 1908. He was electrocuted on February 4, being the first man to suffer the death penalty by electrocution.
On July 13, 1910 William T. Brown, alias Gillespie, who had been sentenced to seven years on a charge of forgery, and Charles Berger, who was under sentence for picking pockets, made their escape from jail after sawing the bars on the Federal Street front. They climbed over the balustrade to the roof, descended through a trapdoor, climbed down stairs and walked leisurely through the Court House building and out into the street unnoticed. They entered an automobile and were driven away. They crossed to Philadelphia on a North Cramer Hill Ferry boat.
Several weeks later Brown was arrested in New York City and was sentenced to Auburn Prison on an old charge. His term will expire shortly and he has also applied to the Court of Pardons of this State for a parole. A detainer has been lodged against him at the State prison where he is located and he will be brought back and resentenced. Berger was captured in Chicago and was brought back and served a term at Trenton.
Murderer’s Wife Supplied Revolver, Smuggling It In Covered by Fruit
Camden Post-Telegram —
Confessing Supplying Pistol, in Spite of Husband’s Denial That She Was Guiltless, Mrs. Ashbridge Is Held Without Bail on Charge of Conspiracy in Aiding and Abetting Escape From Jail
With Wilson T. Ashbridge under guard in a cell in what was formerly known as Murderer’s Row, the police and county detectives today redoubled their energies towards the capture of George E. Thompson, the forger who escaped with Ashbridge from the County Jail on Monday night after murdering one keeper and wounding another. Stirring the police of all cities in the East to renewed activity, another circular was sent out today by the authorities giving notice of the reward of $500 offered for Thompson’s capture. Attention was strongly directed in the circular due to the fact that one of the fingers of Thompson’s left hand is missing.
The gun with which Ashbridge murdered jailor Isaac Hibbs and wounded Jailor Ellis was smuggled into the jail by Mrs. Ashbridge on Saturday morning. With it went a box of cartridges. The weapon and bullets were passed to Ashbridge in a basket of fruit, being at the bottom of the basket. The jailors were busy at the time she called and as she frequently had brought her husband fruit they did not take precaution to search the basket. Mrs. Ashbridge bought the gun and cartridges on the written request of her husband.
Her confession as to the very grave part she played in the escape and murder was made to the Prosecutor late yesterday afternoon after she had first insisted she had no knowledge of how the gun got into the jail and after her husband had repeatedly declared that the revolver was supplied by Thompson. The revolver, fully loaded, was still carried by Ashbridge when he was captured in the Keystone Hotel…
… by Recorder Stackhouse without bail for conspiracy in aiding and abetting the escape of her husband and George E. Thompson from the County Jail on Monday night.
The court room was packed to suffocation by a morbidly curious crowd, composed primarily of women. A strange silence spread through the court room when the little woman was led into the court room by Captain Schregler. The regular formality of placing prisoners in the dock was dispensed with the woman’s case.
Prosecutor De Unger pointed to the high witness chair and Mrs. Ashbridge sat in it. She evaded the gaze of the crowd, looking intently at the floor and through a window on the Washington Street side. She wore a blue skirt and a white waist. She was without her hat. Her hair was carefully arranged and she wore nose glasses.
Resting her chin on her right hand her arm and hand were seen to tremble slightly. So quiet was the room that a pin dropping could have been heard.
“Mrs. Marian Ashbridge,” called the Recorder.
“Yes, Sir” was the faint reply of the woman, who did not even look up at the call of her name.
“This complaint charges you with delivering to Wilson Ashbridge and George E. Thompson a pistol and aiding and abetting them in escaping from the County Jail, where they had been lawfully committed. Do you plead guilty or not guilty,” said the Recorder as he read the complaint.
The woman said nothing. Detective Schregler was then called as the complainant. He told of the confession made by the woman and produced the revolver which the woman purchased and which Ashbridge used in his daring escape. The gun, Captain Schregler said, was purchased in a pawnshop at Eleventh and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, on Friday of last week and was delivered to Ashbridge on Saturday morning along with a box of cartridges. “Marian, I will hold you without bail,” said the Recorder.
As the woman was being led from the court room by Captain Schregler and Sergeant Reed the crowd made a rush for the door leading from the court room, whereupon orders were given by the police to the crowd and many were prevented from rushing out. Everybody seemed anxious to secure a closer look at the unfortunate woman.
Visitors were denied Mrs. Ashbridge. Not even her children were permitted to be brought before her, although the broken-hearted mother asked for them.
“Oh, God, I don’t know why I did this; why I left the little ones to go with Wilson,” tearfully expostulated Mrs. Ashbridge to the kind-hearted matron, who spent the best part of last night with the distraught woman.
“If I could only see little Marian,” sobbed the woman in the arms of Mrs. Kirkpatrick, who informed her that perhaps she could see them today.
Last evening the only support Mrs. Ashbridge had was a cup of tea. The morning she sipped a portion of a cup of coffee. She told Matron Kirkpatrick that she was not hungry.
“Everybody hounded me, I had no friends, and that’s why I went with my husband, because he was the only friend I had left,” said Mrs. Ashbridge. “He was a good boy, but was easily led.” The wife said even before her marriage that Ashbridge would run around with other girls, but he always returned to her and she forgave him. She said he seemed to have a spell over her and she couldn’t leave him.
“I love my husband, still and will stand by him to the end,” sobbed the little woman to Mrs. Kirkpatrick. She told how her relatives disowned her and how after her father’s death she went to live with strangers. When her husband fostered the plan to escape she willingly consented to aid him. She drew $100 out of the bank and purchased clothes and the gun and bullets. She never faltered in her plan.
“My heart aches for that woman,” said Matron Kirkpatrick this morning to a Post-Telegram reporter. “She’s a good girl, but was easily led into her present predicament. It only goes to show what a woman will do for the man she loves, no matter how base a wretch he may be. Mrs. Ashbridge is more to be pitied than scorned.
Recorder Stackhouse this morning produced a copy of the marriage of the couple, performed by him on July 28, 1914. The marriage was performed at the instance of Assistant Prosecutor Butler after Ashbridge wronged the girl. Constable William E. Headley and William C. Ashbridge, the latter father of the murderer, were witnesses.
As told in yesterday’s Post-Telegram, Ashbridge and his wife and their captors arrived at the City Hall from Chester shortly after 2:00 o’clock. After a brief stay they were taken to the Court House and turned over to Prosecutor Kraft, Ashbridge being taken into the Prosecutor’s private office and Mrs. Ashbridge being placed under guard in the ante room.
Taking full blame for the murder of Hibbs and the wounding of Ellis, Ashbridge declared that none of the shots were fired by Thompson.
“I shot both men,” he declared, “but Thompson gave me the gun. He had it since Saturday.” He repeated this assertion several times in the course of his examination, adding each time that his wife had no part in supplying the firearm. His voluntary insistence in…
… exercise corridor of their cells in response to his request that he wanted to show him a note that had been left for him, he asked the aged keeper to step inside the corridor. Evidently suspecting something was wrong Hibbs refused to enter the corridor. When Ashbridge repeated his request that Hibbs step inside, Thompson, who was immediately behind Ashbridge, said something to the murderer. Ashbridge could not exactly recall what the expression was. At any rate it was then that he fired and Hibbs fell to the floor with his death wound. To take Hibbs’ keys and open the door leading from the exercise room to the corridor was the work of but an instant. It was then that Ellis confronted Ashbridge at the other end of the corridor. He refused to throw up his hands when the murderer so ordered. Instead, the plucky jailor grappled with the slayer, who again brought the gun into play, twice wounding the remaining jailor.
Ashbridge did not say why he wanted Hibbs to step inside the corridor. One surmise is that the pair had planned to get the old man into the corridor, overpower him, take his keys and after gagging him place him in a cell, depending on the gun to awe any prisoners who might make an outcry. But whatever their plan was in this respect it miscarried. Hibbs would not enter the corridor and was shot down where he stood.
Thompson carried both his own and Ashbridge’s coats when they fled. As Ashbridge had decided to do the talking with Hibbs when the jailor came to lock them in their cells it was agreed that it would not be wise for the murderer to be wearing a coat. This might look suspicious to Hibbs and in all likelihood he would refuse to open the door. Hence it was decided that Thompson should take both coats. He also carried Ashbridge’s cap and his own Panama.
The coats and hats were adjusted as they ran down the spiral stairway leading to the street. They walked slowly into Sixth Street; increasing their pace up Sixth Street after crossing Market and after turning into Cooper walked very rapidly. They turned north on Third Street to Main and thence to the Vine Street ferry, where they caught the boat leaving at 7:15 for Philadelphia. Landing on the other side the fugitives exchanged hats. They walked rapidly to Broad Street Station, where Mrs. Ashbridge was in waiting, this arrangement having been made when she smuggled the gun in to her husband on Saturday morning.
Accompanied by Thompson the Ashbridges walked out Market Street to Thirty-second Street. Here Thompson left them and after walking the street for a brief while longer the slayer and his wife boarded a trolley car for Chester, where a few hours later the murderer’s short-lived liberty was so dramatically terminated.
Although jailor Ellis still insists that three shots were fired before he was attacked and in spite of the positive declaration of Alfred Williams, the trusty, that three shots were fired at Hibbs, Ashbridge claims that Hibbs was shot only once and that two bullets were used on Ellis. He said that the three empty shells which the detectives found in his pocket contained the only bullets fired in the jail. The post mortem examination made yesterday by County Physician Stem bears out his contention as to the number of shots fired. Only one bullet was found and that had penetrated the jailor’s heart.
“That’s the truth about the shooting,” declared Ashbridge. “I fired the shots— three of them in all— and the gun was given me by Thompson. My wife had nothing to do with it. Don’t blame her.”
Enroute back to the prison from which he had made his tragic getaway on Monday night, Ashbridge passed through the ante room where his wife was under guard. He stopped, kissed her, gently caressed her cheek, told her not to worry and passed on to the jail, from whence his next exit will be to the electric chair.
Haggard and very weak Mrs. Ashbridge was at once taken before the Prosecutor. With due regard for her condition Mrs. Ashbridge was handled very gently. At first she insisted that she had no part in getting the gun, but under skillful handling she finally broke down and confessed that she had supplied the revolver.
She stated that on Friday night she received a letter from her husband telling her that he planned to escape from the jail on Monday night and that he needed a revolver to make certain that his scheme would not fail. He requested that she procure the pistol and cartridges and personally deliver them on Saturday. Being anxious to aid her husband in every way possible she readily decided to do as he requested.
Accordingly she purchased the needed articles in a Philadelphia pawnshop on Friday afternoon, paying $3.00 for the pistol and 67 cents for the cartridges. She kept them over night and on Saturday safely delivered the weapon and bullets to her husband in the bottom of a basket of fruit. At the same time Ashbridge asked her to go with him and when she agreed to share his fate he told her to meet him in Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, shortly after seven o’clock on Monday night. He further told her that he had carefully studied the situation and did not see how it was possible for his plan to miscarry. On Monday morning she sent her children to the home of Mrs. Anna Dick and later in the day sent the letter to Mrs. Dick telling of her “rash deed” and enclosing $10 for the children.
As Mrs. Ashbridge told her story she spoke in a very low tone. Most of the time her eyes were cast down and as she concluded her brief narrative she sobbed convulsively and was in a state of utter collapse. Reviving somewhat when given cold water Mrs. Ashbridge was turned over to the police and taken back to City Hall to await her hearing this morning.
The prison key stolen by Ashbridge from Hibbs’ murdered body was recovered this morning by Detective Doran in the yard of Dr. Frank, 2025 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The recovery of the key was due to information given by Ashbridge, after he had been locked up in jail yesterday afternoon. Ashbridge, when questioned as to the whereabouts of the key, said that Thompson had it and that he had seen him toss it over a wall of a residence near Twenty-third and Chestnut Streets on Monday night while he and his wife and Thompson were walking to Thirty-second Street.
Detective Doran and Constable Voight went to Philadelphia late yesterday afternoon and searched in vain for the key in the vicinity of Twenty-third and Chestnut Streets until darkness came on. Detective Doran renewed the search early this morning. There is a high wall fronting the yard at the home of Dr. Frank, and a search of the grounds resulted in the finding of the key, which was returned to Sheriff Haines.
Ashbridge is confined in a large cell in what is known as Section E. As cellmates he has two persons who are being held as witnesses to the crime. Sheriff Haines has assigned three constables, Gardner, Ford, and Addison. They will work on eight-hour shifts and will see that Ashbridge does not attempt any further escape or try to end his life.
Sergeant Detective Kane of the Chicago Police Department today took to Chicago Alfred Williams, who was an eyewitness to the murder of Hibbs. Williams, an Italian, served six months here on a charge of false pretence in obtaining money from a number of Italian grocers under the pretence that he represented the Roma Grocery Company. After his arrest and sentence here the police of Chicago lodged a detainer against Williams who is wanted in the West for a like crime.
The body of Jailor Hibbs will be exposed to view tonight at his home, 913 South 8th Street. Services will be conducted by Reverend Harry Bradway, pastor of Eighth Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Members of the Seventh Ward Republican Club, Mutual Aid and the Liberty Beneficial Society will attend in a body.
Tomorrow morning the body will be taken to Langhorne, where services will be held in the Friends Meeting House, after which interment will be made in the burial ground by the Schroeder-Kephart Company. Friends may call this evening to pay their respects.
Ashbridge will not be tried until December. On the day he was listed for trial of murdering Mrs. Dunbar his lawyer, Assemblyman Wolverton, was ill. In the interim the entire panel of jurors for the April term of court was discharged following a case of alleged tampering. This makes it necessary that he be held until September for trial unless the Court should otherwise decree, which is hardly likely.
Ashbridge is 22 years old and not 27, as previously stated. His real age was disclosed by the certificate of his marriage. He was 20 when he wedded two years ago.
The Howard Marshall who mailed a letter to a woman in Baltimore is not Freeholder Howard Marshall of the Eighth Ward, as was reported to the Prosecutor yesterday. Mr. Kraft’s investigation disclosed that Freeholder Marshall does not know either Ashbridge or Thompson and that as a matter of fact the Marshall in question is an East Sider and no relative to the freeholder, who was naturally much upset at being mistakenly dragged into the case.
E.S. Fry, proprietor of the Keystone Hotel, Chester, where the couple were caught, told the story of the capture both to the city police and Prosecutor Kraft.
“Late on Monday night I received a call from another hotel, requesting that I take care of a man and his wife for the evening,” said Mr. Fry. “I waited until a little before midnight when the couple arrived. He seemed nervous and registered in a shaky hand, and I was suspicious that there was something wrong.”
“I did not pay much attention to the way he registered until the next morning when I examined the register and saw that he had neglected to register his wife. He signed ‘Mr. Smythe, Washington, D.C.’ I communicated my suspicions to my wife and told her to go observe the couple, too. Then I went out on the porch and picked up a morning newspaper. On the front page were the pictures of the two men who escaped.”
“I instantly recognized Ashbridge, but was not just sure of my identity of the man, so I decided to get a better look at him. At the breakfast table I observed him more closely and feeling sure of my ground I called Captain Schregler, afterward securing the service of two negro policemen, whom I placed on guard outside the hotel, giving them orders not to allow the couple to leave. The officers, William Padgett and William Robinson, took their positions outside the hotel, ready for the signal to enter when I gave it.”
“Ashbridge arose.”
“What’s the matter,” he exclaimed. “You know what’s the matter,” replied Mr. Fry, who brought in Captain Schregler and Detective Hunt. Schregler and Hunt instantly recognized the fugitive.
Before Ashbridge had a chance to move his arms were pinioned by his sides and Policeman Hunt had extracted the murder gun from his right hip pocket. It was fully loaded. In the same pocket were seventeen additional cartridges and in a suitcase in his room, Number 9, was a fresh box of cartridges.
“The little wife was crying bitterly,” said Mr. Fry. “She leaned her head upon his shoulder and the husband tried to console her.”
Captain Schregler sent a telegram to Chiefs Gravenor and Hyde with the startling news that Ashbridge had been caught.
On the way back to Camden Mrs. Ashbridge began to cry. She was sitting beside Captain Schregler, and he tried to console her. Her sobs increased, and Ashbridge called to her to “take it easy.”
This seemed to quiet her a bit, and Schregler spoke to her kindly, saying that she would not be blamed very much for her part in the escape. “That’s not worrying me” she answered. “I am worried about ‘Wil’.”
“Well, you women beat me” was Schregler’s comment. “What did you want to help him escape for, anyhow? He had beaten you, deserted you for another woman and when she turned him down, he killed her. Yet you make up with him, leave your kids and risk everything to help him escape. Seems to me the worse men treat you women, the more you will do for them.”
“Lots of truth in what you say,” remarked Mrs. Ashbridge, with a sigh.
Mr. Fry was the center of attention. Everybody seemed anxious to hear his story.
“I’m not going back until I collect that $500 either,” he was heard to say. The capturer was formerly coroner of Delaware County.
Scenes of excitement were prevalent when the automobile of Chief Gravenor with Detective-chauffer David Hunt at the wheel, Captain Schregler and the prisoners in the rear and Chief Dodd, of the Pennsylvania Railroad police force in the front seat came from the Federal Street Ferry. E.S. Fry, the hotel proprietor who caught the Ashbridges, was also in the car.
Ashbridge and his wife were instantly recognized. The news spread like wildfire and was passed along the route of the machine to police headquarters.
Thinking that the prisoners would be brought to the Prosecutors office, a battery of newspapermen and photographers were camped on the Court House plaza. When someone cried in bellowed tones “There they go,” the scribes and photographers started in hot pursuit behind the automobile.
The officers upon reaching the City Hall had to fight their way through the dense crowd which had gathered outside Police Headquarters. Many stood tiptoed to get a good glance at the prisoners who were abashed at their predicament.
Pulling her black straw hat over her face, Mrs. Ashbridge leaned on her husband’s arm. To hide his face the murderer pulled the Panama hat, which he had secured from Thompson, over his countenance.
Preliminary questioning was done by Captain A.L. James, after which the officers and prisoners were escorted upstairs to the office of Chief Gravenor.
Still clenching the stump of a cheap cigarette in the corner of his mouth, Ashbridge had a pitiful look on his face. He was much thinner than he was when he was arrested for the murder of the Dunbar girl. On his upper lip was a small mustache, which he raised during the last week.
His beautiful and baby-like eyes still retained their piercing stare. The murderer looked wild-eyed at persons in the room. He seemed to take delight in singling out persons in the room and “staring them out.” None seemed courageous enough to return Ashbridge’s strange stare. He looked distressed but the only betraying sign of nervousness was his incessant twitching of his fingers. Seated on the couch in the chief’s room, Ashbridge talked freely.
His wife dried away the tears as they trickled down her reddened face but after regaining her composure she seemed quite calm. She intently watched Captain Schregler and Detective Hunt as they searched through her husband’s clothes.
When the trip for the Court House was being arranged the two prisoners, still handcuffed together, walked in the outer room of the chief’s office. It was then that the wife broke down slightly. She choked back a sob and leaned her head on her husband’s shoulder. Ashbridge did likewise and patted her on the back, at the same time, saying something in a suppressed tone of voice. The only persons in the room at the time were Assistant Chief Hyde and a Post-Telegram reporter. Neither was able to catch the words uttered. Captain Schregler, Chief Gravenor, and Detective Hunt later entered the room and the start for the Court House was made.
The crowd below which was camped about the entrance to the building awaited with patient expectancy, when the news was spread that the prisoners were leaving the building.
Camera men took their positions, ready to snap the couple, but the Ashbridges fooled them. Before the door leading to the street was opened Ashbridge drew his wife to him and with their free hands pulled their hats over their faces, thus eluding the photographers, who resorted to every means to secure a photograph.
Once inside the automobile the prisoners seemed content until the Court House was reached when another large crowd was on hand to greet them. Both repeated the trick of hiding their faces.
After Ashbridge was taken to his cell his wife was ordered taken to the detention department in the City Hall. Captain Schregler and Detective Hunt half-carrying the sobbing and broken-hearted woman, who has aroused some sympathy for her courageousness in taking such a desperate chance for the man she loved, the father of her children and a cruel murderer.
“What other woman would do as much as she has for her husband,” was the query advanced by one of the spectators in the Court House corridor as Mrs. Ashbridge passed through on her way to the waiting automobile.
Four Firemen Suffer Hurts In Collision
Camden Courier-Post —
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.
Camden Masons’ Home
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Sign Contract for Erection of New Temple on Fourth Street
Camden Masons yesterday signed a contract with George Bachman for the erection of their new Masonic Home, which will be located on Fourth street below Market. It will cost in the neighborhood of $100,000 and will be completed by next October. In style of architecture it will be of mixed Ionic and Rennaissance [sic] and will add much to the city.
The building will be erected by what is known as the Masonic Association of Camden, which has been regularly incorporated. The officers include William P. Weiser, president; Joseph L. Shackelford, secretary; Frank W. Tussey, treasurer; Adam R. Sloan, solicitor; William P. Weiser, Reuben Croxton, William P. Osler, George E. Boyer, William Schmid, George F. Hammond, John W. Johnson, Albert B. Fortiner and J. Blair Cuthbert, building committee.
Smoke Overcomes Two Firemen
Philadelphia Inquirer —
In a $4000 fire at the plant of the West Jersey Carriage Works, 15 to 21 Market street, Camden, early yesterday morning, two firemen were overcome by smoke. They were James McDae [sic], of 415 North Front street, an [sic] William Simpson, of 604 North Sixth street, they being taken to the Cooper an [sic] Homeopathic Hospitals, respectively. The blaze was a stubborn one for awhile and at one time threatened to communicate with the plant of the Victor Talking Machine Company.
A Blaze in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A Supposed Incendiary Fire Causes the Destruction of Considerable Property.
A disastrous fire broke out about midnight Saturday on George street, below Front, Camden, and for a while threatened to destroy several valuable properties in that vicinity. The fire originated in a stable in the rear of the West Jersey Hotel, its origin being unknown. The horses and wagons were gotten out in safety but the buildings and their contents were entirely consumed, and from here the flames communicated to the large three story warehouse of Taylor Bros., which was also destroyed. The aggregated loss will amount to $22,300.
D H. Lardman, whose property is in the rear of Market street, sustains a loss to building of $1000; insured for $700. His loss on stock will exceed $3500, insurance not known. Taylor Bros.’ losses will exceed $8000; insured for $2000. This building was the property of the West Jersey Ferry Company, and was not insured. George Campbell, livery keeper, sustained a loss of $2000, insured in the North American Insurance Company for $1500. This building was owned by Samuel Cooper, and was valued at $2000; no insurance. Mr. Vanderslice, expressman, estimates his losses at $2500, with no insurance. The Penn Slate Mantle Works lose $500, with no insurance. The walls were standing in a dangerous condition yesterday, and Chief Daniel S. [sic] Carter ordered them taken down. In complying with the order, three firemen named Barney Harvey, Benjamin Kellum and Amos Middleton were severely injured by portions of it falling upon them. The residents on Market street complain of the inadequate supply of water for such a business thoroughfare.
Man Held in Robbery of Mrs. Shane as Cops Plan 2 More Arrests
Camden Courier-Post —
Police Character Jailed Without Bail; Another Questioned
JOHNSON SEES SOLUTION NEAR
Asserts Witnesses Link Suspect To Crime
Jailed and Quizzed in Holdup
Stanley Powell, 28, of 1256 Whitman avenue, right, who was jailed without bail last night on suspicion of holdup and robbery in connection with the $10,380.50 robbery of Mrs. Mary Shane, and Frank Gromacki, 28, of 412 Broadway, left, who is being questioned by detectives investigating the case.
Stanley Powell, 28, Camden police character, was jailed without bail last night in connection with the $10,380.50 robbery of Mrs. Mary Shane, wife of a Camden State motor vehicle agent.
Powell is charged with “suspicion of holdup and robbery.”
Meantime police were questioning Frank Gromacki, 28, of 412 Broadway, in connection with the same case.
Arrest of two others was predicted as Harry Gassel, 27, of 1282 Liberty street, owner of the car allegedly stolen and used in the holdup, still was being detained at headquarters.
Lieut. Samuel E. Johnson, in charge of the detective bureau, predicted police would solve the holdup before morning, or less than 48 hours after it occurred.
“Powell has been linked definitely to this job by witnesses,” he said.
Mrs. Shane was robbed early Thursday morning while en route to the American National Bank on Broadway, near Kaighn avenue, to deposit funds taken in by her husband, Samuel, at 1289 Kaighn avenue, she told police.
Bandit Flees in Auto
A man snatched the money, representing December 31 license fees from Mrs. Shane as she carried it across Broadway in an ordinary shopping bag near the bank. The thief escaped in an automobile with three accomplices. First break in the case came when the car believed abandoned by the bandits was found late Thursday night in West Collingswood Heights. A West Collingswood Heights woman, after reading the abandoned car had been used by the bandits, in the Morning Post appeared at police headquarters and declared she believed she could identify one of the men.
Detectives refused to divulge the woman’s name but said she was convinced the man had waited on her when she patronized a Kaighn avenue store.
Gromacki was taken into custody at Broadway and Kaighn avenue, a few feet from the scene of the holdup, by several Camden detectives and two motor vehicle inspectors.
Powell was arrested by Detectives Clifford Carr and Heber McCord as he was preparing to eat a meal in a restaurant on Market street near Second.
Both were taken to detective headquarters, where Powell calmly denied any implication in the holdup. He was removed to police headquarters, and after being “booked” was placed in a cell. Commissioner Mary W. Kobus was present during the grilling of Powell.
The State Motor Vehicle Department ordered the closing of the agency operated by Mrs. Shane’s husband. The order closing Shane’s office pending an investigation came from Acting Motor Vehicle Commissioner Arthur W. Magee.
“All agents were recently ordered to carry holdup insurance,” Magee said, “and since Shane reported he had none, this was in direct violation of the rules of the department.”
The number of the bandit car, which crashed into a truck while making a getaway, was obtained and the vehicle was reported stolen shortly after the holdup, police said.
Shortly before midnight Thursday detectives received a call from Fred Cannady, New Jersey and Washington avenues, West Collingswood Heights that the car probably used in the holdup had been found abandoned at Pennsylvania and Washington avenues. Cannady said he saw a man leave the car at 11 a. m.
Detective Clifford Carr made a preliminary investigation and declared all the glass in the windows and windshield was unbroken. Acting Sergt. Joseph Carpani ordered the car impounded at Lane’s garage, Haddon avenue and Line street, where it was investigated for fingerprints.
Carr reported the finding of a shopping bag, believed to be the one carried by Mrs. Shane at the time of the holdup, and a roll of adhesive tape in the car.
Following the holdup Mrs. Shane was taken to police headquarters and questioned for more than 11 hours. She was taken to her home at 11 p. m. by state motor vehicle inspectors, who talked to her there until 1 a. m. Previously, at police headquarters, she was shown numerous rogue’s gallery pictures and partially identified one of them as the suspect who stole her bag.
Odds and Ends
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Cars began running yesterday over the new line on Fourth street, from Kaighn avenue to Line, to West streets.
Burglars early yesterday morning broke into the tailoring establishment of J. Hermann, 1120 Broadway, and stole some made up clothing.
The $50,000 subscription, for the erection of the Masonic Temple, has been raised, and the first call for the payment of ten per cent. has been made.
The first shovel full of earth for the foundation for the new Methodist Home, at Collingswood, was turned yesterday by Mrs. David Baird, wife of ex-Sheriff Baird. Addresses were made by Revs. Relyea, A. B. Richardson, George Stange, Wagg and Mr. James R. Carson and others.
Mayor Pratt last night held William Kemble in $500 bail on the charge of writing policy at the Baltic House, on Delaware avenue below Market street.
Henry George, the Single Tax advocate, has commenced suit against Lawyer John Woodhull for $500, for money which he claims from the Hutchinson legacy.
Moore in Camden Speech Demands Fairness at Polls
Camden Courier-Post —
Towers Theatre Packed at Climax of All-Day Invasion Here
TOURS SMALLER TOWNS
Editorial: “Mr. Harry Moore’s Great Exposé That Exposes Nothing” appears on page 16.
By RANSLOE BOONE
Demanding a fair election and protection to Democratic voters, A. Harry Moore was greeted here last night by the largest crowd to gather at a Democratic meeting in Camden’s recent history.
The Democratic candidate for governor brought to a climax an all-day speaking tour of Camden county with a mass meeting which overflowed the Towers Theatre, Broadway and Pine street. At least 3500 persons crowded the theatre to its doors and more than 1000 others, unable to get in, heard the speakers’ words through amplifiers over the sidewalks.
Assails Justice Lloyd
Moore criticized Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd, for his refusal last week to order state police into Camden to protect the interests of the Democrats.
“The court has not given me that assurance. Instead, the court delivered from the bench a fine speech for my opponent.”
The Democratic candidate had promised in an earlier speech here September 8, to name names of those he charged had resorted to illegal practices at the polls. He made no mention of them last night except to say he had given the names in affidavits filed with Justice Lloyd.
Earlier in the evening the Democratic standard-bearer addressed more than 250 at a combined meeting of Merchantville, Delaware Township and Pennsauken Township voters at Merchantville Hall, 15 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, and to 1200 at Gloucester city hall.
Lauds Courier-Post Fairness
In an address at noon to employees of the RCA Victor and Campbell Soup companies, Moore, without naming his Republican opponent, declared:
“Come on with your millions,” he added without mentioning the name of his Republican opponent, “and with the editors you have bought and paid for, and next Tuesday I’ll crash through to the governor’s chair!”
“When I speak of the editors who have been bought and paid for, I’m not in anyway referring to the local newspapers— the Morning Post and the Evening Courier. Both of these papers have been fair to me in handling the news of the campaign.”
Moore’s address at the Towers Theatre follows:
Cites Request for Trooper
“Evidence is on file with the justice of the Supreme Court here showing clearly that extraordinary means must be taken by me to protect my interests on election day in certain parts of the City of Camden. When I spoke here the last time, I referred to conditions that existed in the Eighth and Fifth wards, conditions that made it impossible for opponents of Republican candidates to receive the protection that the laws provide for all candidates for office.
“I promise at that time that the names of certain individuals who resort to illegal practices at the polls would be made public. This has been done. The names have been given to the justice of the Supreme Court here.
“Though my counsel, I have appealed to the justice of the Supreme Court for assurance that he would use the power of his high judicial office to give my interests the protection of the law of New Jersey in those sections where I am compelled to believe my interests are in jeopardy. Filed with the court are 40 affidavits showing what has happened in the Fifth and Eighth wards in the past, and what I have every reason to believe will be repeated this year unless checked beforehand.
Ridicules Supreme Court
“The court has not given me that assurance. Instead, the court delivered from the bench a fine speech for my opponent. The court insisted on emphasizing that the City of Camden and the County of Camden were no more capable of election law violations than any other city or county in the state.
“Now, I have no criticism to make of the people of Camden city or Camden county. Certainly the great majority of the people here are law abiding. I never said they weren’t. But the court was given evidence of the strong-arm and illegal methods used at the polls in the Fifth and Eighth wards in the City of Camden, evidence submitted by persons who witnessed the stuffing of ballot box and by other persons who were victims of intimidation and beating by gangsters.
“Am I not entitled to the protection that I seek? What are courts for, if not to see that justice is done and the law respected?
Hits at Baldwin and Cops
“Can I depend on the prosecutor of Camden county to see that the law is not violated on election day, when the prosecutor has appeared as counsel for my opponent in these matters, and is out campaigning for him?
“Can I look to the police for protection when the affidavits now on file with the justice of the Supreme Court show that the policemen on duty at the polling places where these law violations occurred closed their eyes to what was going on, some leaving the polling place at the approach of bullies in the Eighth ward, and others actually assisting in the assaults made upon voters and election officers?
“The justice said that Camden county has been cleaned up. Two years ago he told the grand jury here that conditions were rotten and charged the grand jury to do its full duty. Granting that Camden now is free of all the things Justice Lloyd said existed here two years ago, credit for the change must go to Justice Lloyd.
“If then, a word from the court accomplished that much, why won’t a word from him now, about what habitually happens in the Fifth and Eighth wards, on election day— occurrences that everyone is familiar with— put a stop to that?
Appeals to Fairness
“I want the same protection here that my opponent will have in my county on election day. Guarding his interests at the polls in Hudson will be a Republican prosecutor and a Republican bureau of elections, Mr. Baird will have at every polling place in Hudson county, in addition to the regular challengers and watchers, two Republican deputies from the Bureau of Elections, paid not by the Republican party, but by the taxpayers of Hudson county.
“It is costing our people $100,000 a year to maintain this Republican election bureau with its investigators and deputies.
“The records disclose that 19 names are registered from the saloon owned by the Republican leader of the Fifth ward, and those names, together with the name of the saloon owner and the address of the saloon, have been submitted to the court. In addition, there are at least 1000 names on the Camden city registry lists that do not belong there. That evidence is also in Justice Lloyd’s possession.
Threatens Vote Crooks Here
“These 19 names we know for a positive fact are illegally on the registry books. They are the remainder of the 4000 illegal registrants that were discovered during an investigation. Three thousand have been stricken from the registry lists by the Common Pleas Court here, and but for the expiration of the statutory time limit they all would have been stricken.
“However, despite the refusal of the court to assure me of the protection to which I am entitled, I want the people to know that every safeguard will be thrown around their ballots. Even without the support of the law enforcement agencies of this city and county the polls will be properly protected next Tuesday. The next time I come to Camden it will be as the governor of New Jersey, and I promise now that it will be a sad day for the law violators and recreant officials, from the highest down. They will answer to me for whatever frauds occur next Tuesday.
“I pledge to you that the law will be respected, that the ballot box stuffers will be put where they belong, that the reign of terror of the gangsters will end, and end speedily; that the machinery of government will be returned to the people, that the ballot will be cast by the people of South Jersey in accordance with their own desires— unhampered and unafraid.
Pledges Jury Reform
“The question of jury reform no doubt is of particular interest to the people of Camden. I believe that one of the main reasons why hand-picked and political juries are possible is the present method of selecting jury commissioners.
“Instead of improving on the original method of having the jury commissioners for each county appointed by the chancellor, the present administration at Trenton threw the procedure completely into politics by placing the appointment of these officials in the hands of the governor.
“I advocate that jury commissioners be appointed by the justice of the Supreme Court in the respective counties. In addition, I favor life tenure for justices of the Supreme Court. The latter reform would completely remove the Supreme Court from politics.
“That much accomplished, the justice of the Supreme Court becomes the only proper officer to select jury commissioners.”
Nowrey Presides
The Camden mass meeting was opened by former Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey, who presided. District Court Judge Myron Ernst, of Jersey City, predicting Hudson County would give Moore 100,000 majority, paid tribute to Mayor Frank Hague, of Jersey City, Democratic state leader.
“We love and respect Mayor Hague,” he declared. “He never has been a boss, as the Republicans charge, but he gives the people value, dollar for dollar.”
He declared the election of Moore would be a “beacon signal making possible the election of a Democratic president of the United States.”
Other speakers included Gene Mariano and E. George Aaron, Camden attorneys; Harvey Rothberg, Trenton, organizer of the A. Harry Moore Veterans’ League; James Baker, former president of the State Board of Taxation; Edward Hart, Jersey City corporation counsel, and the three Democratic candidates for Assembly, Vincent de P. Costello, William C. French, Jr., and Frederick Stanton.
Entrance of Moore was the signal for a deafening ovation. Stamping, whistling and cheering broke out spontaneously as the Democratic candidate stepped on the platform. He was forced to wait several minutes before he could silence his supporters and open his address.
Addresses RCA and Soup Workers
Moore opened his Camden county tour with an open-air address to more than 700 employees of RCA Victor and Campbell Soup Companies at Second and Market streets at noon.
“I want to see that every poor boy and girl in the state has a chance equal to the rich,” he declared, describing how he himself had started as a poor boy and went to work when he was 13 years old.
“You are my kind of people and I am going to represent you. You are the laboring class and the American Federation of Labor has endorsed me. Labor organizations are with me everywhere.
“There is a demand for a change.
A Republican came to me the other day and said, ‘I’m a Republican and I’m going to vote for you. You can’t be worse than what we’ve had.’ I smiled and said, ‘It’s true I can’t be worse, but I hope to be better and I will be.’”
Hits ‘Hoover Prosperity’
Moore attacked what he termed the “Hoover promises of prosperity.”
“Where is the job for every man that he promised, where the chicken at every table and the automobile for every workingman that we were to have under Hoover prosperity?” he asked.
“I ask, where are those evidences of prosperity that were promised? I represent you. I’m going to represent you. I want, and you want, the government taken out of the hands of a boss.”
Moore’s remarks were greeted with cheers and applause, interrupted occasionally with cries “We want Moore” and “atta boy, Harry.”
Skirmishes Black Horse Pike
The Democratic candidate was the guest of Harry A. Maloney, state committeeman, at luncheon at his home in Bellmawr, from where the party resumed its tour.
Moore visited the New York Shipbuilding Company at 2 p. m., and greeted many workers.
Five other open-air meetings followed at Mt. Ephraim, at Runnemede at 3.20 p. m., at the Blackwood Bank at 3.45 p. m., at Clementon Democratic headquarters at 4:15 p. m. and at the Atco station at 4:45 p. m. More than 2300 heard the candidate at these meetings.
He attacked Baird’s state and national record at a mass meeting at 5:30 p. m. at the headquarters of the Independent A. Harry Moore Club, Haddon and Lees avenues, Collingswood. More than 300 crowded into the hall while many more heard the address outside through amplifiers.
Moore’s cause was aided by two prominent Collingswood Republicans when the Democratic candidate spoke in that borough. Both Mayor Joseph H. Van Meter and Thomas M. Jack, former mayor and former sheriff greeted Moore on his arrival in Collingswood and attended the meeting there. Van Meter also was present later at the Camden meeting.
“David Baird was responsible for passage of the Public Service paving bill which relieved the company, of which he was a director, of the expense of paving between and beside its tracks. He saved the company $3,000,000 a year, placing the burden on the taxpayers.
Commends Woodruff
“When this measure came up during my term as governor, I vetoed it.
“At that time Senator Albert S. Woodruff, whom I consider a most honest and upright man, refused to favor the measure as demanded by Baird.
‘I represent the people, not you,’ Woodruff told Baird, and I admire Woodruff as a man who can be a man, not a mouse.
“Baird then answered Woodruff: ‘You’ll vote to override the veto or you won’t go back to the Senate.’ Woodruff refused, and he was defeated at the next primary.
“When he was a member of the United States Senate, David Baird answered only 193 out of 454 roll calls, being absent for 261 of them, and yet now he promises to be a full-time governor if he is elected. He failed to appear at the 1930 special session of Congress, yet he collected his stipend just the same.”
Moore attacked Baird’s failure to vote on the Mexican immigration bill which affected southern labor, declaring: “He could not make up his mind how to vote.”
During the last three years, when David Baird was boss of the state, it cost $96,000,000 to run the government, $24,000,000 more than when I was governor. Baird, as boss of the legislature, increased the burden of taxation. All he wants is more power to build up his political organization.”
Moore spoke along the same lines at Merchantville and Gloucester.
4 Trapped in Blaze Saved by Firemen
Camden Courier-Post —
By JOSEPH McCARTHY, Courier-Post Staff
City firemen fought smoke, flames, snow and a biting cold during the night and early morning hours as a rash of fires severely damaged four buildings and destroyed a tavern.
According to Public Safety Director Keith Kauffman, at one point only two engine companies were not actively fighting the blazes as seven engine companies, three ladder companies, the rescue squad and three battalion chiefs were at the fire scenes.
At the site of the worst fire, 5th and Mickle Streets, police and firemen braved dense smoke and fierce flames to rescue four elderly persons trapped in first, second and third floor apartments.
Started In Tavern Lounge
The blaze, which broke out in the lounge of Ray’s Tavern, was discovered by Patrolmen Augustus Balzano and Anthony Saponare at 3:58 a.m. after they were alerted of smoke by highway employees battling the second snowstorm of the week.
The two policemen, after radioing the alarm, kicked in the door of the tavern and raced through the smoke and flames to rescue Mrs. Agnes Lockhart, 58, from her upstairs apartment.
The patrolmen took Mrs. Lockhart to Cooper Hospital where she was admitted with a cut head and smoke inhalation.
Minutes later firemen, headed by Battalion Chief Biaggio Ardire, arrived. Ardire said the tavern was engulfed in smoke and flames. He said the flames leaped from the tavern roof to a luncheonette and apartment building next door.
Ardire said firemen raised a ladder to the third floor of the second building where Mrs. Mabel Seward, 64, was hanging from a window ledge. However, firemen were hampered in the rescue attempt by the narrow space of the alley and could only hold the screaming woman until other firefighters could make their way to the third floor window from inside the building.
The rescuers, wearing face masks, wrapped Mrs. Seward in blankets and carried her through the flames to safety.
Two Carried Out
At the same time, more fire fighters entered the burning building and carried out Mrs. Viola Lagerprantz, 65, who lived in a rear apartment on the first floor and John J. Smith, 86, from a second-floor apartment.
All the victims were taken to Cooper Hospital for smoke inhalation treatment and released an hour later.
Kauffman ordered the victims, still wrapped in blankets, taken to fire headquarters at 3rd and Arch Streets and notified city welfare authorities. The Welfare Department obtained temporary housing for the three victims at Volunteers of America headquarters, 828 Market Street. Each victim lost all possessions in the blaze.
Additional Alarms
Ardire, at 4:27 a.m. called for additional fire crews and an hour later requested more aid. Battalion Chief Daniel Jiannetto’s unit answered the first distress call while Acting Battalion Chief Arthur Batten’s men arrived on the second plea.
Batten’s unit had been fighting two North Camden blazes since 10:53 last night.
Ardire said that when firemen attempted to get into the buildings, the fire was raging forward, backward, and straight up the stairwells out of control.
The owner of the luncheonette, Dominic Padulla, arrived at the scene about 5:30 a.m. Padulla and his brother, Frank, who also had been out, live on the first floor.
Canteen Truck on Scene
Volunteers of America Canteen truck with Colonel William Gwynne also was at the scene and served firemen coffee and donuts.
Fire Chief Edward Michalak said he has ordered a complete investigation of the fire.
Kauffman said 5th Street south of Mickle and Mickle Street east of 5th has been closed to traffic indefinitely.
In the two other fires in North Camden, a grocery store was damaged at 442 N. 9th Street, and two vacant buildings at 623–625 North Front Street were damaged.
Grocery Store Blaze
Batten said a defective chimney apparently caused the grocery store blaze which raged through joists and partitions. The store is operated by Benjamin Lamberte while the building is owned by Mrs. Sarah Schecter of Baird Boulevard according to the battalion chief.
Batten’s crew were forced to make two trips to the vacant buildings as wind whipped flames. He said the fire probably was caused by vagrants seeking shelter from the snowstorm.
Before the firefighters could take off their fire apparel, they were dispatched to the 5th and Mickle Street blaze.
‘Bob’ Turner Dies; Camden Old Timer
Camden Courier-Post —
Restaurateur Passes
Picturesque Restaurant Proprietor a Figure in City’s History
ROBERT TURNER
By BEN COURTER
“Bob” Turner is dead!
A lingering illness last night claimed Camden’s most popular restaurateur, at his home, 210-212 Federal street. He was 58 and had been ill since March 1.
He died in sleep, having been in a coma for one week. At his bedside, were his widow, Mrs. Mary Turner, his daughter, Mrs. Helen Becker; his son-in-law, Patrolman Herman Becker, and a brother, Frank. Two sisters and a grandson, Robert Dean also survive.
Funeral services will be at 11 a. m. Monday at the Joseph H. Murray & Sons home, 408 Cooper street. Burial will be private. Friends will be received there Sunday night.
Robert Turner was just plain “Bob” to a great host of friends and acquaintances who had known him through the years. First his father and then he had operated the oyster “saloon” and restaurant on Federal street. It was “Bob” to many of these friends who had risen to exalted positions in life as it was to those of more humbler station who kept up their patronage with him through the more than half century the restaurant has been something of a landmark where, prior to the advent of Camden bridge, thousands passed daily to and from the ferry.
Bob’s father, Fred Turner, born in England, came to America in 1860. It was in 1886 the father started the small restaurant on Federal street just above Second. At first it was just a small front room of a very little store. Later there was a reception room and place for eating meals. With the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal, roundhouse and other departments of the West Jersey nearby it was natural the railroad men with a liking for good home cooking and especially oysters, should patronize the Turner place. In the early nineties, too, there were the young students of the new high school in the old Post-Telegram building who likewise flocked to the Turner place. Thus it became the most popular restaurant of its kind in North Camden with business constantly growing.
Took Job As Cabby
When “Bob” was a youth he obtained a temporary job as a cabby, driving a horse from the Federal street ferry to wherever the fare might happen to want to go, and sometimes it was a long trip out “in the country,” down Broadway, then Camden’s “Main street” or perhaps to Stockton Park, or even Gloucester where the ponies were then running. But the elder Turner, having close acquaintanceship with the railroaders, obtained for “Bob” a job in the freight office which he held until he concluded he had learned enough to start a career as a commission man. “Bob,” associated with his father, had learned much about oysters and shipments along with other data essential in making the venture into the commission business more or less a success.
Before the Spanish War came in 1898 the elder Turner died and “Bob” concluded to continue the business. It was still a very small venture and remained so until about twenty years ago when the patronage had grown to such an extent the little place on Federal street was entirely too small, especially at mid-day when workers went to lunch and at night after folks had left the theatre and concluded they wanted a snack before going to bed. That little restaurant is well remembered by the Camdenites of a score of years ago. Even then it was noted as a place where many of the town’s active spirits frequently met to discuss all sorts of things over a stew, a fry or whatnot.
In 1913 two of the old dwellings on Federal street were renovated and turned into the “oyster parlor” which has become known to persons throughout South Jersey. “Bob” was fortunate in having as his wife a women [sic] who realized the possibilities of the business, for after all it was Mrs. Turner who, in the early days, personally supervised all the preparations and the turning out of the finished product that brought patronage and success as a business enterprise.
‘Bob’ Widely Known
Aside from his oyster business, “Bob” Turner was one of the best known men about town and had been for a generation at least. He was actively interested in baseball and particularly in the teams which sought to stir sufficient pride hereabouts to support some sort of a league club. He also was one of the backers and supporters of basketball and later was a sponsor for the wrestling matches when few would bother about that line of sport.
When James J. Davis, now U. S. senator from Pennsylvania, came here 20 years or more ago to found Camden Lodge of Moose, “Bob” was associated with Ralph W. E. Donges, now Supreme Court Justice; William H. Ketler, city librarian; William Callingham and other leading lights of the community in getting the organization under way. It was a great night for “Bob” when Camden Lodge was started in the building at Third and Market streets. He had in later years been associated with Justice Donges as a member of the board of directors of Camden Lodge Building & Loan Association. In addition to the Moose, “Bob” also was a charter member of Camden Lodge of Elks, where he was active years ago. He likewise took a deep interest in the Eagles and was identified with other organizations.
When fortune had begun to smile “Bob” and Mrs. Turner took occasional long trips to rest up, once abroad and several times to Florida or California. Usually they spent the closed oyster season at Atlantic City.
Both Bob and his place have been unquestioned institutions about Federal street for many years and certainly without “Bob” walking along with “Hazard,” his English bull dog, and greeting acquaintances with a hearty, “Hello, Frank,” or whoever it might be — well, it will not be just like Federal street at all. Bob with his breezy, cheery, hail-fellow-well-met spirit, sure will be missed by the old-timers at least.
Elks Add 130 Members to Rolls At Record Initiation Tonight
Camden Courier-Post —
Camden Lodge to Mark 40th Anniversary With Rally
PARADE AND SHOW BILLED FOR EVENT
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Camden Lodge of Elks tonight will shatter all initiation records of recent years.
In addition to 50 new members to be received, 80 former members are to be reinstated.
Carlton W. Rowand, exalted ruler, who with other officers will conduct the initiation ceremonies in the junior ballroom of the Hotel Walt Whitman, hailed this unprecedented increase in the membership rolls as indicating “the dawn of progress and achievement.”
The Elks Band will lead a parade from the lodge home, Seventh and Penn streets to the hotel. The parade is scheduled to start at 8.15 p.m.
Preceding this, there will be a dinner in the home, in honor of the surviving charter members and all the past exalted rulers.
Charter members, who 40 years ago aided in the organization of the lodge, are Frank A. Ward, Charles L. Bowman, Dr. A. H. Lippincott, Dr. J. F. Leavitt, Fred W. George, T. L. Bear, William M. Fithian, Everett Ackley, Fithian S. Simmons, Philip Wilson, Paul E. Quinn, John N. Kadel, William G. Maguire and Maurice Hertz.
Following the initiation ceremonies there will be a floor show by a cast of entertainers from Frankie Palumbo’s Philadelphia Cafe.
Besides Rowand, officers of the lodge are Ernest E. Lindner, esteemed leading knight; William F. Huff, esteemed loyal knight; Lawrence V. White, esteemed lecturing knight; Albert Austermuhl, secretary; Homer H. Lotier, treasurer; C. Frederick Petry, esquire; Samuel A. Dobbins, tiler; D. Trueman Stackhouse, chaplain; William A. Davis, inner guard; Ralph Wiley, Jr., organist; Frank M. Travaline, Jr., delegate to state association; George B. Shaner, Theodore C. Roller and John Emmel, trustees.
Camden Lodge No. 293 was instituted January 24, 1895, with a membership including judges, lawyers, physicians, merchants, manufacturers, artisans and city and county officials. The organization meeting was held on the third floor of the Temple Building, Market Street near Fourth. John H. Fort was elected first exalted ruler. Since then many men prominent in the professional, political and business life of the city have filled the post.
Elimination of 20 City Blocks Urged by Housing Committee
Camden Courier-Post —
Advisory Board Suggests Razing 895 Dwellings In 2 Areas, Classified as Sub-Standard; Mayor Favors Plan For Parking Spaces
Elimination of 20 blocks of what were characterized as sub-standard properties in Camden was recommended to the city yesterday by the Camden Housing Advisory Committee.
Although it was urged that the city clear out two large areas as an economy measure, no plan was suggested whereby the city could obtain money to finance the clearance project.
The two areas that would be affected if such a proposal were carried out are as follows:
Area A: Tenth street to Twelfth street, between Market and Linden streets, embracing Linden, Penn, Lawrence and Cooper streets between Tenth and Twelfth.
Area B: Line to Stevens streets, between Second and Third streets, embracing Stevens, Benson, Washington, Berkley, Senate, Clinton, Royden, Beckett and Line streets, between Second and Third.
Made by Burnison
The recommendation was made in the office of Mayor Frederick von Nieda, by James W. Burnison, head of the housing advisory committee. Burnison termed the two areas of ten blocks each definitely sub-standard and said that the city should consider them for condemnation proceedings to effect an appreciable saving to Camden of municipal service costs.
The recommendation was made on the basis of a survey completed by the State Housing Authority. Conditions in the 20 blocks were pictured as causing an annual total loss to the city of $156,791.04. In the two areas are 895 dwellings.
It was estimated in the state survey that the city’s annual operating costs in the first area, Area A, are $95,335.30. The annual income to the city in the same area was put at $27,061.63. The annual loss to the city was fixed by the survey as $68,273.67.
Operating costs in Area B were estimated at $106,178.88 per year with an income of $17,661.51. The loss was placed at $88,517.37.
The costs were said to embrace fire protection, police protection, education, relief and health expenditures. The income is from taxes and municipal liens.
Burnison said that by tearing out the affected areas, free parking districts could be established there, bringing considerable trade and money to the city. Operating costs would be eliminated, he pointed out, and tax rates would go down generally with the removal of a costly burden.
Joseph N. Hettel, also a member of the committee, pointed out that both areas would be ripe for use as industrial sites or for a new housing project. Hettel said that if a city housing authority were established, such an agency could obtain its own bonds and be established as an independent venture, divorced from the municipal government but perhaps subsidized by the federal government.
Mayor von Nieda, expressing himself in harmony with plans for eliminating sub-standard areas, declared that he was opposed to the city’s spending any money until the city could receive assurance that the income would be as much as the loss.
The committee also considered the project on which the government is spending $3,000,000 at Westfield Acres in the construction of a low-cost housing venture. George V. Walsh, Camden district manager of the PWA housing division, said the superstructure bid of Anthony P. Miller, of Atlantic City, had been accepted.
Jobs for 500 Men
The Miller contract figure was $2,489,000. The contract has not been awarded as yet. Walsh said that foundation work would be finished Sept. 10 and that superstructure work would start Sept. 15. Completion in one year is provided by contract.
Walsh said 500 men would be employed on the superstructure work and that 800 men would be given jobs at the peak of the work. The housing plan is for three-story apartments of three, four and five rooms each. There will be 598 apartments in all, with central heating and fireproof construction. The Westfield Acres project will cover 25 acres.
Mayor von Nieda criticized the estimates of the state survey group when he said that the figures given for relief and school costs were high. These are the city’s main operating expenses, he said, and they would go on though persons living in the two areas went elsewhere.
Abe Rosenfeld, a real estate man, and James V. Moran also attended the meeting.
Order Razing Of 6 Buildings As Fire Hazard
Camden Courier-Post —
Six Camden properties, described as unfit for human habitation and fire hazards, were ordered razed Wednesday by Edwin Segal, city legal assistant in charge of the condemnation bureau.
The houses are located at 523 Newton ave., 1036 Segal st., 1127 Carpenter st., 250 Burns st. and 620-22 Kaighns ave.
All six properties were declared in dilapidated condition and hazards to children and pedestrians by George LaMarra, inspector in the building bureau.
The Newton ave. building, a two-story brick and frame semi-detached house, is a haven for playing children, according to several nearby residents, who appeared at the hearing. The residents were Mrs. Olga Anton, of 722 Clinton st.; Edward Bender, of 733 Clinton st., and Mrs. Emilie Griffin, of 527 Newton ave.
Segal said he had received a petition signed by 42 residents in the area, urging the property be razed.
Mrs. Mamie Pinsky, of 1212 S. 3rd st., owner of the property, informed Segal she would have the structure demolished.
Owners of the other properties who failed to appear at the scheduled hearing were Louis B. Humphreys Jr., real estate, 3rd and Market sts., for 1036 Segal st.; Edward Gordon et ux, care of Rheba Obus, of 101 N. 7th st., for 1127 Carpenter st.; B. H. Stow et ux, of Marlton, for 250 Burns st., and John W. and Miss Otelia Cromwell, of Washington, represented by Louis M. Huston, of Burr-Smith Co., 13 Haddon ave., for 620-22 Kaighns ave.
Exciting Scenes Feature Big Fire
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden’s Spectacular Fire and Incidents Attending the Conflagration Which Licked Up Valuable Property
Conflagration in Paint and Varnish Works, in Camden, Resulted in Destruction of Much Valuable Property
Panoramic Scene of the Fire.
Moved Out as a Precaution.
Lowering Their Effects from Window.
More than five hundred thousand dollars-worth of property destroyed, three persons seriously injured and half a score of families forced to flee from their homes were a few of the effects of a disastrous fire which yesterday swept its way through the big plant of the N. Z. Graves Paint and Varnish Company, on Twelfth street, Camden, between Linden and Federal streets.
It was the explosion of a mixing tank that caused the blaze, but no reason has yet been assigned for the explosion, and the only workman who was near the vat at the time is now lying in a critical condition at the Cooper Hospital.
Explosion followed explosion with the same deafening roar as that made by opposing batteries in a battle, and during the three hours when the fire raged its fiercest more than two hundred tanks blew up.
Spectacular Blaze
From the spectacular viewpoint the blaze was one of the greatest in years, owing to the chemical nature of the varnishes and paints which were destroyed. Flames mounted as high as two hundred feet in the air and could be plainly seen from Twenty-first and Market streets in this city.
Often as a vat exploded a dense mass of black smoke would mount high towards the heavens and then suddenly burst open like a huge pyrotechnic and out would come a large ball of flame. Then suddenly the whole building would seem to send up a solid square of flame that, after becoming lost in the clouds of smoke which hid the sky, would suddenly veer to the east or west and set fire to some small building.
Not the least of the curious sights was the throwing by the sun of a beautiful rainbow whose arch was easily one hundred feet long across a background of smoke. The sun had caught the spray from a fire hose and reflected it across the smoke. Another time, from one of the small buildings which had caught fire, but from which no flames came, there issued a dense cloud of red smoke which gradually changed to purple, then became white and finally black.
Tanks Intact
While all these explosions occurred and while the heat of the flames was so great that it singed the hair of persons on the opposite side of the street, thirty large tanks containing from five to ten thousand gallons of gasoline and benzine and located almost directly in the rear of the blazing buildings, remained unharmed, although it was momentarily feared that they, too, would explode.
All but one of the eight buildings of the Graves Company were either totally destroyed or so badly damaged that they will have to be rebuilt. Three houses were badly damaged and half a score of other houses scorched.
The persons injured were Joseph Pease, of 941 Kimball street, this city; George Ward, foreman of Fire Company No. 2, and Peter Gray, a fireman.
Pease was the workman who was near the vat at the time the first explosion occurred, and he was thrown high in the air and had his face, arms and body burned by the flames.
Ward was injured while leading his men in an attack upon the flames. He was mounting a ladder leading to the room of a dwelling at 316 Twelfth street when the cornice of the roof came off, fell and struck him on the head and caused an ugly wound of the scalp. Ward kept his hold upon the ladder and managed to descend. He was immediately hurried to the hospital.
Fireman Peter Gray was burned by the flaming benzine from a small tank which exploded.
Attacked Flames With Vim
Although one of the largest buildings resembled an enormous cauldron when they arrived upon the scene the Camden firemen, nothing discouraged, attacked the fire with vim, and while they could not confine it to the one building, they did splendid work in saving a number of small houses of workmen which surround the plant. They also saved one of the large buildings of the plant.
The police boats Ashbridge and Visitor, from this city, were sent to the fire, but were unable to get up Cooper Creek, which is in the rear of the plant, owing to the ice and mud. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s fire tug Jamestown, however, got to the plant and did effectual service.
Mayor Ellis was early upon the scene and had his hair singed while directing the firemen.
In Philadelphia great interest was taken in the fire, and at one time it looked as though all Camden were ablaze.
It was about half-past eleven yesterday morning that Pease, while working in what is known as building No. 1, at the Greaves plant, a large three-story brick structure, fifty by one hundred and twenty-five feet, was suddenly hurled from his feet by the explosion in a vat. Accounts differ as to what really occurred, but it is certain that there was an explosion. This building is used partly as an office building and partly to mix paints and varnishes.
General Alarm Sounded
For a minute the flames did not spread rapidly and a call was sent to the police headquarters for a chemical engine. By the time this apparatus arrived the whole building was on fire and a general alarm was sent in.
In the few moments elapsing between the call for the chemical engine and its arrival upon the scene several other explosions occurred and caused the employes to flee for their lives. There were only about fifty men, or one-third the regular force, working yesterday.
As soon as the firemen all arrived they tried to save building No. 3, which is of the same size and structure as the No. 1 building, but in which were stored one hundred and eight large vats of various kinds of varnish and paint, and all of them combustible.
Between the two buildings was a narrow archway, and over this the flames crept and defeated the efforts of the fire fighters. Then began the series of explosions that not only lit up the skies, but carried the fire to half a dozen dwelling houses.
These buildings are double houses and are two and one-half stories high. When the house at 306 Twelfth street caught fire all the other occupants of the row started to throw their household goods in the street, and in several cases the sparks set fire to bed clothing. Later in the day the residents, still fearful of their homes, secured wagons and carted their belongings away.
Thought of His Hens’ Eggs
One man, James Demsey, when he found his house afire, thought only for a dozen of Plymouth Rock hens’ eggs which he had secured for the purpose of raising some chickens. Regardless of his danger he dashed into the burning building, secured the eggs, and then made his escape.
Prompt work by the firemen soon put an end to the flames which had attacked the dwellings, but against the blaze which raged in the two buildings of the paint works the fire fighters were helpless. It seemed that the more water was poured upon the buildings the wickeder the flames arose. Not until all the floors had fallen and everything burnable had been consumed did the flames cease their work of destruction, and the walls had been so scorched that half of them fell crashing into the interior of the buildings.
Besides the two large buildings the stable of the works caught fire, but the employes of the plant were able to get all the horses and wagons out safely.
A. Graves, a son of the proprietor of the plant, stated that he did not know how great the loss would be nor could he tell exactly how the fire started. There is about $265,000 insurance upon the plant.
Bucket Brigade at Work
Later the residence at 1194 Linden street, where lives George Brown, was ignited. A bucket brigade did yeoman service there. To add to the excitement word reached the firemen that the plant of the R. F. South Lumber Company, Federal street and Cooper Creek, had been fired by sparks. An engine company was withdrawn and sent to the scene of the new blaze, which was extinguished with a trifling loss.
When the walls of No. 3 building fell, forcing the firemen to abandon their post, one of the recently purchased engines was left under the ruins. It wasn’t there long, however, a rope being attached and the steamer being pulled out by a hundred or so volunteers.
The first two dwellings to take fire were those of C. W. Sleighs, 306, and John Taylor, 304 North Twelfth street. The other houses in the row are tenanted as folows [sic]:
In 302 is Harry Smith; 300, vacant; 224, Frank Pullinger; 222, Mary Rass; 220, Joseph Eccles; 218, Charles Sibert; 216, Fred Exler; 214, Henry Palmer; 212, Charles Mills; 210, Samuel Ivins.
Man Held on Charge of Stealing Plumbing
Camden Courier-Post —
Charged with stripping a vacant house at Third and Mickle street of plumbing fixtures and lead pipe, Joseph Tisso [sic], 22 years old, 214 Benson street, was arrested last night. Captain of Detectives John Golden said today Tisso had made a confession.
Tisso was arrested at Second and Market street by Patrolman Edward Wright. Numerous complaints have been made to the police by owners of vacant houses of petty thefts. Wright was assigned to make an investigation. Tisso will be given a hearing in police court tomorrow.
News of a Day in the City of Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
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.
Wilkie Exonerated of Strike Assault
Camden Courier-Post —
Complainant Fails to Appear for Eleventh Time; Girl Gives Testimony
Charges of assault and battery made against Inspector John V. Wilkie by a man arrested on July 7, during a riot in the RCA strike, were dismissed yesterday by Police Judge Lewis Liberman.
A striker also charged with assault and battery by a girl worker who was injured when a brick broke the glass in a bus window, also was freed when Judge Liberman said there was no evidence to prove he threw the brick.
The Wilkie case had been postponed 10 times previously, because the complaining witness, Martin Merriman, of 2015 Ogden street, Philadelphia, had not appeared in court.
When Merriman’s name was called today he again was not present, but was represented by Alfred P. Morwitz, a Camden attorney. Morwitz said his client’s appearance was not necessary, as he could not identify Wilkie as the policeman who struck him over the head with a club, [cut off at the crop edge]
Girl Testified
Morwitz, however, placed Miss Sue Voytovich, of 2727 Westfield avenue, on the witness stand to testify against Wilkie.
Miss Voytovich said she was arrested on July 7 and was seated in a patrol wagon at the Market street ferry entrance when she saw Wilkie walk up and hit Merriman over the head with his club.
“Four policemen were trying to put Merriman into the patrol,” she testified under direct examination by Morwitz,” when Wilkie walked up in back and hit Merriman with his club. Merriman had done nothing to warrant being struck.”
John R. DiMona, assistant city solicitor, represented Wilkie and began cross-examining Miss Voytovich.
“Were there only four policemen around the patrol, or were there 10 or 12 policemen there?” DiMona asked.
“There may have been that many policemen there.”
“How many people were around?”
“Not many.”
“What are the names of the other policemen?”
“I don’t know.”
“How do you know it was Wilkie that struck Merriman?”
“I know Wilkie, I saw his picture in the Courier many times and he was pointed out to me by a friend.”
Jury Hearing Denied
“Who arrested you that day?”
“Wilkie.”
“You don’t like Wilkie, do you?”
“I haven’t anything against him.”
“Didn’t you make some remarks that you were out to get Wilkie?”
“I certainly did not, no indeed.”
“Was Merriman hit hard by the policeman?”
“There was blood all over his face when he got into the patrol.”
“Wasn’t it possible someone else could have hit him?”
“I don’t think so.”
At the conclusion of Miss Voytovich’ [sic] testimony, Morwitz asked that Wilkie be held for the grand jury.
DiMona advised the court that the police inspector desired to waive his rights before the grand jury and have the case decided in police court.
Wilkie on Stand
Wilkie took the stand and denied that he struck Merriman. Under direct examination by Di Mona, Wilkie said:
“On July 7, I was informed by Sergeant Carroll that some Philadelphia workers were coming to Camden to sympathize with the strikers. I was instructed to wait at the ferries, with other policemen, and send these people back to Philadelphia.
“We sent about 75 or 100 back, but one man refused to go and threw himself on the floor of the waiting room and I arrested him. I took him to the wagon outside and there was a terrible time there. Bricks and clubs were flying. I put my man in the patrol.
“Merriman had kicked Detective Louis Schlamm in the stomach and Patrolman Earl Wright had arrested him. Wright asked me to help him put Merriman in the wagon. His head was bloody at that time. Somebody had hit him, but I didn’t do it. In fact, I had him taken to the hospital to get 30 stitches in his head.”
Under cross-examination by Morwitz, Wilkie testified that he “couldn’t see how this lady could see out of the patrol wagon, because of the angle it was parked and because the windows are so dirty nobody can see out of them.”
Freed on Brick Charge
Samuel Burns, of 903 Fisher avenue, Audubon, was charged with assault and battery by Miss Grace Palezzo, of 1280 Van Hook street. She said a brick broke a bus window and the glass went into her eye. She was riding on the bus, between Third and Fourth street, on Federal, on July 15.
Ralph Teears, of 401 Marne road, Brooklawn, a passenger on the bus, said he saw Burns pass in his car just before the brick struck the window.
Burns denied he threw the brick, and the charge against him was dismissed for lack of evidence.
Paper Packing Force Gets More Recruits
Camden Post-Telegram —
Boilermaker Crawford Smith late yesterday afternoon received a call from a belled-up namesake, Andy Smith, a leather worker, at his home, 729 Carman street, and had Policeman Ulie Andrews lock him up.
When Ulie got to the house the rum-crazed fellow had already put a brick through a front window of Crawford’s home and had one in each hand for further bombardment.
Andrews gripped with the brick heaver and soon subdued him despite his threats to do him up, too. In Police Court to-day the rough-house raiser was sentenced by Recorder Stackhouse to two months at the paper picking plant.
James Davis, aged 34 years, also had his checks cashed for the Crematory for one month. Policeman Wright Cox took him in tow last night for fighting on Federal street after he had once sent him on his way.
Another recruit for a month at the garbage factory was James Carter, a Philadelphia hobo. Yesterday morning Carter was found sleeping off a “souse” in the vestibule of Mrs. Grumby’s boarding house at 121 Market street, by a boarder who was unable to get in because of the intruder’s doubled-up form barring the way. The boarder summoned Policeman Murphy, who sent the drunken and insolent tramp to Police Headquarters.
News of a Day in the City of Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Fremont Shaw, aged 22 years, said to be the son of wealthy South Jersey parents, is locked up at the city prison in Camden until his people are heard from. The young man appears to be suffering from hallucinations as the result of taking morphine. He was found wandering about the streets yesterday by Policeman Murray.
Albert Birney, a Florida negro, was tried and convicted before Judge Joline in the criminal court in Camden yesterday on a charge of attacking Alexander Shorts with a razor. He was sentenced to two years in State prison.
The body of Charles Larsen, aged 22 years, who was killed Monday as the result of a fall from an eight-story Philadelphia building, arrived at his home, 710 Florence street, Camden, to-day.
Ethel Elzener, aged 1[?] years, of 322 Division street, Camden, had a portion of her hand crushed off in a factory at Ninth and Market streets yesterday, when it was caught in machinery. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital.
Charles Illupie, aged 3 years, of 560 South Second street, Camden, yesterday swallowed the contents of a bottle containing ammonia and turpentine while he was temporarily left alone. The child’s mouth was badly burned.
A man who has been collecting clothes presumably for the Salvation Army, was arrested in Camden yesterday. Instead of turning the clothing over to the Army the fellow sold it for whisky. He said his name was Walter Hunt. He was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Recorder Stackhouse.
Former Mayor J. Leighton Westcott, who died Friday, was buried yesterday from his home, 221 North Third street, Camden, many officials and business men being in attendance. The services were in charge of Rev. John Lyell. The pall bearers were Mayor Charles H. Ellis, former Mayors C. B. Hatch and Joseph E. Newrey, Senator William J. Bradley, S. S. Iszard and William Shillingsburg. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
Postmaster Berber yesterday appointed John Holland a regular letter carrier to succeed the late John Amer.
The first of a series of organ recitals was given last night at St. Paul’s P. E. Church under the direction of S. Wesley Sears, of St. Clement’s Church, Philadelphia.
The Dilmore New Year’s Association has reorganized by electing these officers: President, William Yann; vice president, William Hunsinger; recording secretary, Charles Mathis; treasurer, William Dilmore; scribe, George R. Thompson.
With a million dollar capital the National Window Glass Company was incorporated yesterday with John A. MacPeak, D. M. Callahan and J. C. Clow as incorporators.
Shot Her Husband.
Camden Post —
EXTRA!
And Hid The Pistol Under The Refrigerator.
SAYS SHE DID NOT DO IT.
But The Dying Man Says She Did.
The Husband Was Jealous and Suspicious.
WIFE VIOLENT AND VENGEFUL
Husband Dead—The Wife Behind The Bars.
CHARGED WITH HIS MURDER.
McCusker’s Ante-Mortem Statement—Another Chapter in Camden’s Horrors.
Michael McCusker, about 3[?] years old, superintendent of the Union News Company, at Federal street station, was shot in the abdomen at his home, 206 Benson street, about 10.15 o’clock last night. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital, where the surgeons performed an operation at midnight, and died at six o’clock this morning.
Mrs. McCuskter [sic] was placed under arrest and is locked up at the City Hall, her husband having made a statement in which he accused her of committing the deed.
Mrs. McCusker informed Policeman Steen, who was among the first to arrive upon hearing a shot fired, that her husband shot himself during a struggle for the possession of the revolver. After telling him this she ran to the house of Mrs. McGann, mother of her husband, 430 south Second street, and informed them that he had shot himself.
HAD BEEN A STRUGGLE.
When the officer entered the house he found the wounded man lying in the entry writhing in agony. He sent in a call for the patrol wagon, which arrived in charge of Sergeant Golden and Policeman Zanders. The carpets indicated that there had been a struggle before the shooting took place. Golden desired to remove the wounded man to the hospital, but his relatives objected, and much time was lost in a vain search for a physician. Finally, Golden put the man on a litter and placed him in the wagon.
His story is corroborated by Harry Laird, a railroad conductor of 439 Trenton avenue. Laird said he was about to turn into Benson street, at Second, on his way home, when he was met by Mrs. McCusker who emerged from Daniel Hughes’ cigar store on the corner. She was wringing her hands and cried: Oh, Mike is shot! What shall I do?
Laird went over to the house and was joined by Policeman Steen. They entered together and found the injured man lying in the hallway with a pillow under his head.
What’s the matter, Mike? asked Laird.
My wife shot me; that woman there, he replied, as he pointed to her.
Oh! don’t say that, Mike, said the woman.
I do say it, and I mean it.”
As they were about to drive away William Stees and his wife, friends of McCusker arrived, and when the wounded man recognized them he said: “Bill, Florence shot me.” Sergeant Golden overheard the conversation and he ordered Mrs. McCusker to get in the wagon to assist with her husband.
On the way to the hospital McCusker said: “My wife shot me.”
Golden turned to Mrs. McCuskter [sic] and said: “Mike tells me that you shot him and hid the revolver. What did you do with it?”
Mrs. McCusker answered: “Did Mike tell you that? You will find the revolver in the kitchen under the refrigerator.”
When McCusker was placed on the operating table he was informed that in all probability the wound would prove serious and was asked to make a statement. William A. Husted, a notary, took his deposition. He said that he usually gets home at 6.30 but he did not reach home last night until nearly 8 o’clock, as he stopped at a barber shop intending to take a ride on his bicycle after supper. He said that he did not go out as he intended, and he and his wife got into a family quarrel, and during the excitement he made serious accusations which angered her. She ran upstairs, he declared, and secured his new five chambered [?]2-calibre revolver that he kept under his pillow, and came down stairs with it in her hand.
Her actions convinced him that it was necessary for his protection to secure the weapon, he said, and during the struggle for its possession, he charges, she raised the hammer, aimed it at him and pulled the trigger.
DECLARES SHE DID NOT DO IT.
When Mrs. McCusker arrived at the city prison and saw the door of the cell open for her she went into hysterics and shouted: ‘Don’t put me in that place; put me in a room. Oh! Don’t put me in there.’ She declared that she did not shoot her husband intentionally.
Upon returning to the house Sergeant Golden made a search of the room designated by Mrs. McCusker and found the revolver under the refrigerator, as she had stated. The police also found Clarence Smith, a boarder, who occupies a room in the second story. He said that he heard loud talking, which was followed by a shot and a scream by Mrs. McCusker.
The friends of Mr. McCusker told the police that the couple had been married five years, but had not lived happily.
The surgeons at the hospital said that the bullet entered the abdomen. From the condition of the wound the bullet had penetrated the intestines, which prevented any attempt to locate it by probing.
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
Michael McCusker was about 3[?] years of age, while his wife is about 28 years of age. Her maiden name was Coffee, and it is said that she came orginally [sic] from New York. She was a woman of attractive appearance and is said to have been separated from her husband two or three times. Their boarder, Clarence Smith, who is said to have been asleep in the house at the time of the shooting, is said to be a brother-in-law to Mrs. McCusker’s sister.
Michael McCusker had the reputation everywhere of being quiet but good natured, and was apparently highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves four sisters and a brother, Stephen McCusker, who is the employ of the Union News Company at the foot of Federal street.
D. J. Russell, the saloon keeper at Second and Benson streets, said this morning that while McCusker and his wife were not what might be called drinking people, they bought a small kettle of beer occasionally, and in fact had a kettle filled shortly before the shooting last night.
‘Squire Schmitz of Market-street, said this morning that Mrs. McCusker had frequently had her husband haled before him and held to keep the peace, alleging that he, McCusker, had threatened to take her life.
McCusker, the ‘squire says, always said that the woman’s accusation and complaint was “a — lie, and only a ruse to get me out of her way for awhile.”
The ‘squire says he always regarded McCusker as being a peaceable and truthful man.
AT THE HALL.
Lawyer Francis B. Weaver who has been Mrs. McCusker’s attorney upon several occasions, has been retained to defend her.
This morning shortly after 9 o’clock Prosecutor Jenkins and Assistant Prosecutor Carson called at the city hall and the prisoner was taken into the mayor’s hearing room and privately examined.
During the course of the examination Lawyer Weaver appeared with Mrs. Smith, mother of the defendant, and demanded to be admitted to the examination as counsel for the accused woman.
Chief Dodd, evidently acting under the instructions of the prosecutor, told Lawyer Weaver that it mattered not who he was or who he represented he could not be admitted to the examination, and he was not.
Lawyer Weaver remarked that this kind of action was what would result in the acquittal of Shaw.
What was developed at the private examination could not be learned, as the Prosecutor and Chief Dodd refused to have anything to say. Mayor Westcott arrived at 11.30 o’clock and the prisoner was arraigned for a hearing. The Mayor in reading the charge said:
‘Florence McCusker, you are charged with assaulting, shooting and killing Michael McCusker.’
The prisoner exclaimed: “Oh!” and burying her head in her hands sobbed bitterly.
Lawyer Weaver said his client would waive a hearing, and she was committed to the city prison.
A lady residing in the vicinity of Fourth and Market streets said this morning: “Mrs. McClusker lived near my house for a while. She was a rather showy-looking blonde, and I frequently saw her on the street. Her husband was the better one of the two, and I always understood that while they separated frequently she invariably ran after him to get him back.”
County Physician Jones will hold an autopsy on McCusker today. Coroner Lippincott, who has charge of the case, says no date has yet been fixed for the inquest.
No time to lose if you wish to join the embroidery class. Classes will soon form. Inquire at Varney’s.
STOCKTON.
Items of Interest to Readers Across Cooper’s Creek.
At last night’s meeting of town council the Camden and Suburban Railway company presented petitions asking the privilege of laying a double track on Riverroad from Cooper avenue to new Cove road; also on Westfield avenue from its intersection with Federal street to Forty-second street.
A resolution fixing a hearing on the petition for the thirtieth instant was adopted.
The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $63,754.63.
The appointments of J. C. Johnson, Frank Schocklin and Chris Waltz as fire wardens by the Stockton, Penn and Pavonia companies respectively were approved.
The joint committee on parade asked council to furnish an escort of police for the Thanksgiving Day demonstration. The request will be complied with.
The board of education requested that the janitors be sworn in as special officers to protect the property of the schools. The question arose as to the authority to swear in special officers, and the town attorney will give an opinion on the subject.
Bills to the amount of $687.32 were ordered paid. The ordinance compelling the sprinkling of streets used by railway companies by said companies was passed. The Westfield avenue sidewalk came in for a good share of discussion again. An ordinance making the width of the sidewalk on Broad street fifteen feet was introduced. Frank Mathias was awarded the contract to erect the retaining wall at Garfield avenue at a cost of $271.25.
A bill in favor of B. F. Sweeten & Son of $29.57 was ordered paid. A bill in favor of the same firm to laying cross covered gutters on Riverroad was laid over.
NOTES.
Silas Betts, V. R. Blackwell and Officer George Palmer went gunning yesterday in south Jersey.
The Stockton wheelmen will have a club run to Burlington via Mt. Holly on Sunday.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, on Merrel avenue, Rosedale, was the scene of a pretty event last evening, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Lillian, to Mr. Harry A. Dick. The ceremony was performed in the parlor, amid a profusion of chrysanthemums and palms, by the Rev. J. B. Whitton, pastor of Bethel M. E church, in the presence of a host of friends and relatives of the contracting parties. Miss Lillie Grant, of Philadelphia, cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Arthur Sharp, also of Philadelphia, was the best man. Miss Stella Buck rendered ‘The March of the Friares,’ A reception followed the ceremony, at which the happy couple were congratulated Among those present were: Rev. J. B. Whitton, Alfred Taylor, Harry Dick and wife, Mrs. Buck and daughter, Mrs. Horner and son, Mrs Stark, Mamie Euckenhofer, and William R. Dauuenhower, all of Cramer Hill; Dr. Wm. Taylor and wife, Mrs. Charles and Miss Tillie Grant, Arthur Sharp, Benjamin Taylor. all of Philadelphir, and many others.
The Stockton Hose company will have a smoker next Monday evening at headquarters.
Instructions by capable teacher. No charge for embroidering lessons. For particulars inquire at Varney’s.
B. & O. Improvements Finished.
The improvements on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio west of and between Martinsburg, W. Va. and North Mountain, was completed November 1. They cover a distance of nearly four miles, starting three miles west of Martinsburg, and extending some distance west of Myers’ Hole which is near the North Mountain station. At Myers’ Hole the line was changed, taking out some very objectionable curvatures, and the road bed raised nearly fifteen feet, eliminating two grades of 43 feet per mile, which came together at Myers’ Hole and substituting therefor an almost level track. This point on the road has always been a dangerous one and many freight wrecks have occurred there. Apart from doing away with the dangerous feature of two sharp down grades coming together, as was the case in this instance, the saving in operation of the road by the change will be very large, as it enables the tons per train to be greatly increased and reduces the liability to accident to the minimum.
At Tablers the road bed has been lowered about 13 feet, and the same at Tabbs, besides taking out objectionable curvature and reducing the rate of grades at these points from 42 feet per mile to 10 feet per mile, thus increasing the cars that can be hauled per train. Though these improvements have cost quite a sum of money, the expenditure is fully justified by the great saving in operation.
Delair.
Musical entertainment at the Delair Methodist church, this evening at 8. The choir of the church have secured the following eminent talent: Mr. Albertus Shelley, the eminent violin soloist, assisted by Mr. C. Virgil Gordon, pianist; Miss Helen Mar Wilson, the celebrated reader and elocutionist; soprano soloist, Miss Bishop, and the inimitable Damico Brothers, guitar and mandolin virtuosi. Admission, fifty cents.
An amateur entertainment is being arranged by the Athletic Association that will eclipse anything in that line heretofore attempted.
Collingswood.
A meeting of the borough commissioners will be held in Tatem’s hall tonight, when the trolley and the electric light questions will be discussed. A petition is in circulation against the suburban improvement company being granted a five years’ contract for the exclusive lighting of the town.
Roy French and his brother left this morning on a gunning trip.
The regular weekly prayer meeting will be held tonight in the Methodist church.
After serious illness, like typhoid fever, pneumonia, or the grip, Hood’s Sarsaparilla has wonderful strength-giving power.
Trustees’ sale, 4-story brick residence, 190 Cooper street, Thursday, November 11th, at 12 o’clock noon, by Thomas & Sons, at Philadelphia office, 201 Bourse building, Philadelphia. Newly painted and papered. $2,000 may remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. Sale positive; no reservation.
F. S. Simmons, 309 Market street Camden, N. J. Phone No. 9.
Lodge room for rent, $10 per quarter. Apply to F. G. Hitchner, Fifth and Benson streets.
Frank Ahern Drowned While Reaching for an Oar
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Reaching for an oar while in a rowboat proved fatal to Frank Ahern, aged 22 years, of 416 Arch street, who was drowned in the Delaware off Thirty-third street, Camden, yesterday. The body was recovered and Coroner Bentley gave an accidental death certificate. His companions were unable to save him. In the party beside Ahern were James Alcorn, 1151 Lawrence street; Clifford Grundy, 20 Market street, and John Johnson, 1116 Centennial avenue, Philadelphia.
John Humes Hurt in Runaway
Philadelphia Inquirer —
In a runaway that aroused the business section of the city, John Humes, a driver for J. R. Carson, a grocer, of Third and Birch streets, was thrown beneath the wagon, resulting in his shoulder being broken. The horse ran into a tree at Third and Market streets and was so badly injured that it was subsequently killed.
Arrest Follows Luring of Girl
Camden Daily Courier —
A Nineteen-Year-Old Youth Taken Into Custody on a Serious Charge
HE TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY
Charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl, Louis Mayer, 19 years old, who lives near Twelfth and Federal streets, was held without bail by Recorder Stackhouse in Police Court this morning, to await extradition papers from the Pennsylvania authorities, where the alleged crime was committed.
The girl in the case, as exclusively told in Saturday’s “Courier,” is Katherine Corkhill, of 90 Alberta street. The girl disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago. Word was received that she was seen in the company of three men on several occasions. On Friday night, a letter was received by the parents that the girl was being detained in a house in Philadelphia against her will and to keep her from leaving the house, her clothes had been taken away from her by her jailers.
The Philadelphia police were notified and the girl was released. The names of her capturers were turned over to the police of both Philadelphia and Camden.
On Saturday afternoon Policeman Howard Smith accompanied by Special Policeman Russell, of the Twenty-third and Brown streets station, Philadelphia, saw Mayer, whose name ‘had been’ furnished them by the girl, at Eleventh and Market streets, Camden, and placed him under arrest.
The boy tells an entirely different story from the girl. He declares that the girl came to him and told him that she had been “fired out of the house” and asked him if he wouldn’t take her away from Camden. He says that he took her to a house on Brown street near Eighth and that she was at liberty to come and go as she pleased. Their actions, he declared, had been agreed to by both.
Merchant Fined After Dice Raid
Camden Courier-Post —
Elmer Parker, proprietor of a luncheonette and cigar store, 18 Market street, today was fined $100 by Municipal Court Judge Dzick on charges involving gambling.
Detectives Edward Shapiro and John Moffa testified they broke up a dice game in the rear of the store Dec. 22 and confiscated several pairs of dice. The three players, they said, escaped through a rear door.
Police said they found a “numbers book” under a table in the rear but Parker denied any knowledge of it. They said Parker was tending the counter at the time of the raid. Dzick then dismissed a charge of possessing number slips.
Parker pleaded not guilty to both charges but did not testify. He was represented by Joseph Tomaselli.
Cops Find No Trace of Man Identified as One of Bandits
Camden Courier-Post —
One of Pair Shot During Robbery Struggle in Serious Condition
8 HELD AS WITNESSES
Camden detectives and police of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, are hunting for a suspect in the holdup of a card game at 725 Penn street, early yesterday, in which two men were wounded, one seriously. The identity of the suspect is known and local detectives who visited his haunts yesterday found the man had disappeared.
With him at the time of the hold-up was another bandit, whose identity police do not know. While this search is in progress, Angelo Margolis, 38, of 1110 Langham avenue, is in Cooper Hospital, shot through the arm, and in a serious condition from loss of blood, received in a battle with the robbers.
Ross Pandeladia, 37, owner of a restaurant at 6846 Market street, Philadelphia, slightly wounded during the battle that followed the “stickup,” had his burns treated at the Jefferson Hospital and was held as a material witness in $500 bail for a hearing on the case January 18.
Other card players, all held in the same sureties as material witnesses include George Summers, 46, 2592 Baird avenue, known as a “sportsman;” Samuel Bosco, barber shop proprietor on Broadway, whose home is at 811 South Fifth street, while Samuel Ermlios, cook in a restaurant, at whose home the card party was held, was held in $500 ball [sic] as a material witness and also $1000 bonds on the charge of maintaining a disorderly house.
George Caras, 45, of 581 Mickle street; Michael Dandrea, 47, 1667 Norris street; George Matros and his wife, Annie, living at the Penn street house, also were held as material witnesses.
Flames Wrecked Autos in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Over Score of Machines Destroyed by Fire in Garage, Which Badly Damaged Church
Twenty-three Camden business and professional men mourn the loss of their automobiles as a result of a fire which yesterday morning destroyed the garage of J. G. Reeves, on North Seventh street just above Market. Evangelical Luthern [sic] Church, immediately adjoining, was badly damaged, and altogether the monetary loss amounts to about $100,000. Most of the machines were insured.
Just what caused the fire is not known. It was discovered by Albert Hildreth, a watchman, who no sooner saw the flames than he went to the fire headquarters in an automobile at topmost speed. When the fireman arrived they had not been in service many minutes before there was a terrific explosion that sent the walls down. Three of them were hurled across the street and severely bruised. They included Peter Carter, John Lennox and John Lutz, all connected with headquarters.
The explosion came presumably from stored gasoline.
Such headway did the blaze gain that it was necessary to call out the entire city department. For a time a number of dwellings nearby were threatened and the occupants began moving their household effects. The good work of the fire fighters prevented a serious conflagration, however. The force of the explosion blew a twenty-foot hole in the wall of the Lutheran Church.
The automobiles were valued at about $75,000, the balance of the loss being on the building and church. Some of those who lost their autos include: Lawyer Ephraim Tomlinson, Charles K. Parry, Mrs. Mary Baird Fox, Mrs. B. C. Reeves, Dr. Wm. Knowlton, Dr. Oscar Grumbrecht, Dr. A. H. Lippincott, Dr. Paul Mecray, Dr. Marvin Street, C. H. Haddon, Dr. Frank Horning, John T. Bottomley, John Croft, Dr. Daniel Strock, Joseph Deacon and J. S. Reeves.
Death Lurked on a Camden Street
Philadelphia Inquirer —
HARRY J. SCHAEFER STEPPED ON A LIVE WIRE AND DIED IN AWFUL AGONY.
WERE AFRAID TO AID HIM
Policemen Stood Near, But No One Warned the Pedestrian of His Danger—The Broken Wire Had Been Shooting Out Sparks for Half an Hour.
Deadly electric wires claimed a victim in Camden last evening. Harry J. Schaefer, a silk spinner, 22 years old, of 60[?] Vine street, in that city, was shocked to death by a live wire on Tenth street above Market about 6 o’clock. Schaefer was crossing Tenth street, laughing and talking with a friend named Long, when his foot came in contact with the wire. He fell to the ground and cried:
“Won’t some one hold me up?”
AFRAID TO HELP HIM.
These were the unfortunate man’s last words. As he writhed in agony his hands clutched a tangle of copper wire, part of the debris from the recent storm. The current ran through his body and shot from his burning hands in sparks and flashes of blue flame. Long and several other spectators standing on the corner were afraid to risk death in an effort to release Schaefer.
Finally some one secured a hatchet and, mounting a chair, severed the wire through which the deadly current was passing. Immediately Schaefer’s convulsive movements ceased and a policeman, who put a lantern near his face, found he was dead. The body was removed to the young man’s home.
The dead man’s hands were burned to the bone and a ghastly streak on one side of his face showed where the live wire had touched the flesh. The bottoms of his shoes were burned through, the deadly current having passed through the full length of the body.
A DEATH TRAP.
According to the statement of Policeman McClung, who was an eye witness of the tragedy, Schaefer’s death could have been avoided. He says the wire extended from a pole on Tenth street to the south side of Federal, and it parted about half an hour before Schaefer’s death. Federal and Market streets run together at Tenth, and the broken wire fell across the Market street trolley wire. There are no guard wires on Camden’s trolley system, consequently the fallen wire received the trolley current and sparks shot from it, making a display that soon drew a crowd.
Policeman Anderson went to the Camden electric light works and reported the dangerous wire. The current was shut off the Market street circuit, but the subsequent fatality seems to show that the broken wire was attached to the Cooper street circuit.
HAD NO WARNING.
A trolley car soon came along on the Market street line. The motorman put on his rubber gloves, removed the wire from the trolley and threw it up Tenth street. It laid there, and in a few minutes Schaefer came down Tenth street, and stepped on it before he could be warned of his danger.
Two officials of the Camden Electric Lighting Company arrived on the scene shortly after the accident, and claimed that Schaefer was killed by the current from a guy wire that had fallen across the trolley wire. This is denied by representatives of the Camden Horse Railroad Company, who say that it was undoubtedly an electric light wire. Coroner Hopper will hold an inquest.
‘Bus Bandits’ Found Guilty; Face 15 Years
Camden Courier-Post —
Thompson and Mallet Convicted of Robbing Drivers in Short Time
‘CONFESSION’ FORCED, DEFENDANT DECLARES
Juror Slugged, Case Goes on With Eleven in the Box
Found Guilty
REINO A. THOMPSON
805 Linden street, who with Henry N. Mallet, of 119 North Ninth street, co-defendant, was found guilty of highway robbery by a jury in Criminal Court yesterday. The jury consisted of 11 persons. One was released after he informed the court he was “put on the spot.”
Reino A. Thompson, 19, of 805 Linden street, and Henry N. Mallet, 21, of 119 North Ninth street, were both found guilty of highway robbery by a jury in Criminal Court yesterday after one hour and 20 minutes’ deliberation.
The maximum penalty for this crime is 15 years in state prison. Judge Samuel M. Shay will sentence the pair next week.
At the opening of the case yesterday, it was revealed that one of the jurors had his head bandaged. An inquiry from the court brought out the fact that the juror had received two alleged beatings and was “put on the spot.”
Judge Shay allowed the man to leave the jury box and proceeded with 11 persons, an unprecedented situation in the history of the county court.
Mallett Scores Police
Thompson in his testimony exonerated Mallet of the crime and told the jurors he did the robbery. Mallet, who had made a signed confession, which was introduced into court, testified he was given rough tactics by the police and compelled to sign the statement.
Mallet said that at the time of the robbery he was eating in a Camden restaurant. Later he met Thompson and they went for a ride through Merchantville. When several policemen approached, Thompson wrecked the car in attempting to escape and Mallet suffered a severe cut over his right eye.
When taken to the station house, Mallet testified, Bangs struck him repeatedly on his injured eye “until I would have confessed anything and signed without knowing what I was doing.”
Thompson, who admitted his part in the holdup, corroborated Mallet’s testimony.
Charles B. Kay, 53, of 435 Liberty street, was the juror who said he had been attacked by thugs. He declared he suffered four broken ribs and cuts and bruises. His head was swathed in gauze when he appeared in the courtroom.
In further explanation, Kay said he was put “on the spot.” He volunteered no further explanation than that, but asked to be excused, as he had to report back to the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital today for treatment.
Excused From Duty
He was excused by the court after Assistant Prosecutor Rocco Palese and Frank M. Lario, attorney for the defendants, agreed to continue with eleven jurors.
Kay walked into the hospital at 4 a. m. and asked for treatment. He said that a man offered to give him a lift in an automobile while he was standing at Third and Mechanic streets. A woman was with the “good samaritan,” according to Kay, who averred that instead of going to the Market street ferries the man drove the car out Mt. Ephraim avenue.
Kay asserted that when he protested the man struck him and threw him out of the machine. No attempt was made to rob him. Police investigating the attack stated that Kay had been drinking and told varying stories, first saying he knew the couple and later denying he knew who they were.
Reino, who was exonerated of killing his father last April, and Mallett are said to have confessed to 13 robberies, but they were placed on trial on charges of holding up Leon Garringer, 4725 Poplar avenue, Pennsauken, and Fred Crowder, 6308 Shelbourne street, Philadelphia, on Aug. 5. Garringer and Crowder are bus drivers and were on the witness stand today.
Garringer said he stopped his Public Service bus at Park avenue and Haddonfield road, Pennsauken township, at 11 p. m. that night. Later, Crowder parked his bus and came into Garringer’s bus. Garringer was reading a paper and Crowder was counting his receipts when a coupe containing two men pulled up beside the buses.
One of the coupe’s occupants entered the bus, levelled a revolver at the two drivers and yelled, “Stick ‘em up!” He stole $19 from Crowder and then ran back to the coupe, where his companion had been waiting at the driver’s wheel.
Caught After Chase
Crowder corroborated Garringer’s testimony, and Chief of Police William H. Linderman was called by the state. Chief Linderman said his men captured Thompson Aug. 9 after a long chase and later arrested Mallett. The following day, Thompson sent for him, saying he wanted “to come clean.” Thompson confessed to the bus holdup, Chief Linderman said, and implicated Mallett. Palese succeeded in having the confession accepted in evidence and it was read to the jury.
Policemen Edward J. Hare and Herbert A. Davidson, Jr., of Merchantville, stopped an automobile at Maple and Westminster avenues. They were suspicious of the registration, and bade the driver, who was Mallett, to follow them to the police station. Thompson was in the car. Instead of stopping at the station, the driver turned into Park avenue, where a pistol was thrown out of the automobile. The police gave chase. Near Maple Shade, the car went into a ditch and overturned. Thompson was caught but Mallet escaped. He was later arrested in Camden when his mother allegedly revealed his hiding place to police.
Thompson was arrested when his father died last April of injuries to his head suffered when he fell after being struck by Reino. The youth said he struck in self-defense. Also his mother pleaded his cause. Young Thompson promised to “lead a good life” and help support his mother and her family. He was then released by the grand jury.
Overflowing ‘Bowl’ Put 3 Here in Jail
Camden Courier-Post —
Three Camden men have New Year’s celebration to blame for their predicament today.
All of them tipped the “flowing bowl” a bit too much last night. Today one was sentenced to county jail for 60 days for ending his party by beating his wife; the second paid a $25 fine after he had informed holiday crowds in a loud voice that it would take a riot squad to arrest him and the third will spend 20 days in county jail regretting that he tipped over a number of chairs and tables in a local restaurant while intoxicated.
Mrs. Eleanor Reilley, 2231 North Nineteenth street, told Judge Bernard Bertman this morning that her husband, Charles Beilley [sic], 37 years old, from whom she has been separated for two years, broke into her house last night while intoxicated and beat her. Reilley said he could not remember what had happened after he took a few drinks.
John Kernan, 31 years old, Second and Market streets, wanted to get into the Stanley Theatre, Broadway and Market streets at 1 a.m. today. When he was refused admission he defied the world to keep him out. “It took the whole Gloucester police force to arrest me once and it’s going to take a riot squad to do it again,” he is reported to have shouted. George Frost, motorcycle officer, quickly silenced the man and took him to city jail.
Stanley Molick, 36 years old, 1155 Louis street, was accused by Patrolman Charles Smith of tipping over chairs and tables in a restaurant at Mt. Ephraim avenue and Everett street. When Smith said that Molick was intoxicated “early every Saturday night” Judge Bertman sent him to jail for 20 days.
Pay Theft Tale Faked, Radio Worker Admits
Camden Courier-Post —
Admitting he faked a kidnaping and robbery story yesterday to fleece 12 of his fellow workers of their weekly earnings, a South Philadelphia youth last night was held without bail after he directed police to recover the money.
The youth is Anthony Carrozza, 20, of 1021 Wolf street, Philadelphia, an employe of the RCA Manufacturing Company.
After cashing the checks of 12 fellow workers totaling $369.64, police said, Carrozza gave the money to an unidentified friend to take to Philadelphia and after two hours returned to the plant and related a robbery story.
Carrozza was chosen by workers in the cabinet factory to cash a number of their pay checks every Friday at the West Jersey Trust Company, Third and Market streets. He was employed on a night shift, and would arrive at the factory shortly after noon on pay day, collect the checks and return the cash.
Tells of Kidnaping
About 2 p. m. yesterday Carrozza left the plant with the checks. At 4:30 p. m. he returned and told the 12 men he had been held up as he left the bank, abducted and tossed from a car in Moorestown after he had been robbed of their money. Carrozza told the workers he had reported the robbery to Moorestown police and they informed him he would have to make a report to Camden police, where the kidnaping occurred.
Accompanied by his fellow workers he was led to Detective Bureau where he told his story to Detectives Thomas Murphy and August Fortune.
Carrozza first said he was about to cross Third street to return to the plant after leaving the bank when he was accosted by two Negroes, revolvers in hand, who ordered him to enter a nearby parked car with a third man at the wheel and the motor running.
The car was driven to Moorestown, Carrozza told Murphy and Fortune, where he was robbed of the money and tossed from the car. Carrozza told police he then went to the Moorestown police headquarters and reported the theft.
Carrozza said he had some change in his watch-pocket and boarded a bus and returned to his place of employment.
After hearing Carrozza’s story, Murphy noted several discrepancies and ordered Carrozza held for further questioning.
Youth Confesses
Less than an hour later Murphy and Fortune announced Carrozza had admitted telling a false story to obtain the money. Carrozza, the detectives said, gave the money to a friend after he left the bank and instructed him to take it to Philadelphia, where he would meet him later after he finished work.
Murphy and Fortune then took Carrozza to Philadelphia and directed them to Warnock and Porter streets, where he pointed to a youth standing on the corner. Brought to the police car, the youth, whose name was withheld by police, readily gave the money to Carrozza. The entire amount was recovered.
Murphy said the 12 men whose checks were cashed by Carrozza will be summoned to the detective bureau today and their money returned. Murphy declared that in the event none of the 12 wished to prefer charges against Carrozza he would be released at that time.
The intended victims of the hoax are William Matteo, of 628 South Fourth street, and Vito Ladik, of 404 Clinton street, both of Camden, and Abraham Mozeff, of 3524 South Mildred street; Eugene DeRenzi, of 1144 Tree street; James Visconi, of 2017 Mercy street; Ralph Vulli, of 2128 Morris street; John Schipani, of 1728 Ellsworth street; Joseph Maroni, of 2225 South Chadwick street; Vincent Giannone, of 1634 South Eleventh street; Roger DiBenedetto, of 2100 West Stella street; Anthony Petroneck, of 26 Queen street, and Dominick Campagnola, of 1718 Morris street, all of Philadelphia.
Hearing Delayed In Permit Case
Camden Courier-Post —
Municipal Judge Dzick today ordered a hearing continued until Jan. 19 for a plumbing and heating company foreman charged with installing an oil burner without a permit.
Jess Garwood, 42, of Centennial Lake, Medford, who works for the National Plumbing & Heating Co., Woodbury, was arrested Thursday by Camden fire marshal inspector Walter Fredericks [sic]. The foreman was taken into custody at the new Dow Chemical Co. building at 4th and Market sts. He was released a few hours later in $200 bail.
The fire inspector told the court today he warned Garwood several days ago not to install the oil burner until a permit had been secured.
The fire inspector told the court today he warned Garwood several days ago not to install the oil burner until a permit had been secured.
Starts Panic on Trolley
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Prisoner Handcuffed to Detective Gives Passengers Scare
Fighting desperately for his liberty, William C. Drew, handcuffed to County Detective John Cherry, created a furore in a trolley car on Market street, Camden, yesterday, when he bolted for the door. It was necessary to stop the car while the detective fought with his obstreperous prisoner, finally subduing him and landing him safely in the county jail. Drew was committed to prison by Justice Garrison, along with the man’s 16-year-old sister-in-law, on a serious charge preferred by Detective Lawrence Doran.
When Cherry and Doran went to Drew’s house at Twenty-third and Federal streets they captured the man as he was about to enter the house. Knowing he had a desperate man to deal with, Detective Cherry chained himself to his prisoner when they boarded the trolley car for the jail, a mile and a half distant. The car was filled with passengers. Drew bolted, dragging the detective with him. When he reached the step he tried to throw himself off the car, but Cherry held on to him. Then the car stopped and he became docile after the chains had been twisted until Drew yelled with pain.
Horses Bolt, Trample Three During School Pupils’ Parade
Camden Courier-Post —
Plunging Horses Injure Three in Parade Crowd
Photo by Emerson Penrose, Courier-Post Staff Photographer
Two horses drawing a float in the school children’s Flag Day parade yesterday are shown charging the crowd at Broadway and Carman street in this unusual action photograph. This plunge was the third wild dash of the frightened horses into spectators. A few minutes earlier the horses dashed into the crowd at Broadway and Federal street and injured two women and a boy. Children and spectators are seen scattering while several men are running to halt the frightened animals.
Team Pulling Float Dashes Into Crowd; Many Knocked Down
6000 Children March in Flag Day Pageant
75,000 Observe Colorful Procession Through Camden Streets
By LOUIS J. GALE
Celebrating the anniversary of the flag and the George Washington Bicentennial, more than 6000 school children yesterday provided Camden the most colorful pageant in its history.
Injuring of three persons by two horses which bolted the parade and plunged into spectators at Broadway and Federal street, caused a wild scramble at that intersection.
An estimated 75,000 persons viewed the procession from sidewalks, buildings and homes.
Two other spectators were treated at hospitals, one suffering a cut when he fell in the crowds and another fainting.
Quick action by police and bystanders prevented further casualties when they quieted the frightened horses.
Horses Pulled Float
The horses were pulling the Camden Catholic High School float depicting George Washington crossing the Delaware river. At Broadway and Market street, the horses shied at some paper and dashed across to the east sidewalk on Broadway.
The horses were partly on the sidewalk, scattering the women and children standing there, when Albert B. Archer, special bank officer; Freeholder Samuel Edwards and Motorcycle Policeman William Moll halted the animals. They were quieted and their driver said it would be all right to proceed.
But at Broadway and Federal street the horses again got out of hand and a rein broke as the driver tried to stop them. The animals plunged into the school band ahead of them and started for the sidewalk when they were stopped.
Two Women Hurt
Two women and a boy were injured when the horses trampled them. They were taken to Cooper Hospital by a police ambulance. William Lee, 15, of 32 North Ninth street, was treated for contusions of the ankle. Mrs. Charlotte Crandell, 77, of 566 Carman street, suffered bruises of the forehead and shock. Mrs. Marie Taylor, 33, of 24 Church street, was treated for bruises of the left arm.
A block farther south, at Carman street, the horses again rushed to the sidewalk. Police and bystanders checked them, but not before several spectators were knocked down.
A half hour after the horses bolted, Eugene Born, 79, of 794 Vine street, fell while standing with spectators at the courthouse. His forehead was cut above the right eye and he was treated at Cooper Hospital. A few minutes late [sic] Miss Ruth
Horses Injure 3, Stampede Crowd at Flag Parade
Near-Panic Follows Team’s Plunge at Broadway and Federal
Woman Watcher Faints
Reed, 17, of 7715 Marion avenue, Pennsauken, fainted while watching the parade. She was revived at the hospital.
Von Nieda Opposes ‘Parking Lot’ Plan
Camden Courier-Post —
Mayor Calls Razing of 20 Blocks ‘Destruction,’ Denies Slums Exists [sic]
Mayor Frederick von Nieda last night denied that he approved the recommendations of the Camden Housing Advisory Committee to remove 20 blocks of houses to provide public parking places for motorists in North and South Camden.
The mayor particularly stressed his opposition to the razing of properties in the area designated by the committee as Section A, embracing Tenth to Twelfth streets between Market and Linden streets, taking in Linden, Penn, Lawrence, Cooper and Carpenter streets between Tenth and Twelfth strets [sic].
“If some people in Camden have gone crazy you can tell them the mayor has not,” Mayor Von Nieda declared.
“If you move these people then you only place them somewhere else. I am emphatically against any Zioncheck plan like that. I believe in construction, not destruction.”
‘No Slums in District’
“This plan was proposed to me by Joseph N. Hettel, a member of the committee, as a slum district elimination. I want to say here and now there are no slums in that district and the people who live there resent that statement.
“I said I would favor the plan if it meant slum elimination, but it does not. If there were actual slums in the area I would say ‘Amen.’ The residents are poor people in modest homes. Here and there is a dilapidated property. But to take them all down, I say ‘No!’
“There are 825 families living in that section. The advisory committee says a survey shows the city’s annual operating expenses in the area is $95,335.30. The income to the city is placed at $27,061.63, causing a loss to the city of $68,273.67.
“I want to say the cost of operation is $141,000 a year. We spend $66,000 yearly to educate children in that area. If we moved them we would not save anything. We would have to educate them wherever we moved them. The relief administration spends $75,000 yearly in that area. That would have to be paid wherever we move them. If the costs of operation were $180,000 that sum would be insignificant.
Wants to Help City Grow
“I want to help Camden grow if I tread on my own political toes. That progress must come slowly and not takes [sic] away wage-earners’ homes. That survey is an overstatement of facts. I have lived with figures all of my life.
“If it is a question of slums then that is a matter for police to clear up. I know there is no slum district in Section A. As far as ratables are concerned, there are lots of good ratables in the area.
“When the government proposed constructing Westfield Acres apartments it was said it would aid slum clearance. It will not. It will provide only cheaper housing for wage-earners who do not get enough to live in higher-priced houses.
“The project will house less than 600 families. If they take large families of children with them we will have to provide another school, more teachers. It will cost $75 per child a year for education. Say there will be 500 children housed there, that will mean an additional $37,500 piled on the taxes for education. The city will get a gross take of five percent on the rentals and I dread the tax rate when another year comes around.
Would Keep Veterans’ Homes
“I also am opposed to razing the two veterans’ homes at Broadway and Benson street. They are substantial. To tear them down would be an absolute crime. If they were a menace I would say yes. But not to lease the site for a parking lot. If anything should be done it would be to convert them into stores to give revenue to the city.”
James W. Burnison, chairman of the housing advisory committee, recommended the plan for the elimination of the two areas. He said the recommendation was being made on the basis of a survey made by the State Housing Authority.
Burnison declared the parking areas would bring additional business to the city and remove a costly burden.
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The Origin of St. Joseph’s Parish—Continued
In the middle part of the eighteenth century (1744) a celebrated Jesuit, the Reverend Theodore Schneider, D.D. was companion to Father Harding, S.J., at Old St. Joseph’s, Fourth and Willings Alley, Philadelphia. Father Schneider acted as missionary to West Jersey, where he made regular stops at Bound Brook, Burlington, and Gloucester—which then included Camden. Thence he journeyed south to Cohansey (Bridgeton), and Salem, generally winding up at the glass house near Alloway, where he frequently said Mass and baptized at the house of Matthew Geiger. Upon his death in 1765 the Reverend Ferdinand Steynemeyer, better known as “Father Farmer,” took up the labors. He paid frequent visits during English and American troops stationed along the east bank of the Delaware from the revolutionary period to both the Salem to Burlington [sic]. It is also quite certain that Bishop Carroll, on one occasion at least, passed through Camden, but there is no known record of his officiating at any religious services at that time.
After the death of Father Farmer in 1786, the West Jersey missions were visited for several years by priests from St. Joseph’s, but on the organization of St. Augustine’s, July, 1796, they seem to have been transferred to the jurisdiction of the priests of that church. After 1808 and the erection of the Cathedral parish the
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affairs. In 1828 the entire population was only 1143 souls.
After 1828 the old Academy, which stood on the site of the present Court House, was used as Council Chamber, City Hall, and general utility building. In 1830 the Camden and Amboy railroad was begun, causing the tide of immigrants to turn toward Camden. Many Catholics from Ireland were attracted in the hope of good work, but they were still not enough for a separate parish. Priests from the Cathedral continued to visit the settlement periodically, although many crossed the river on Sunday to hear Mass in one of the Philadelphia churches. There were 15,000 people in Camden in 1850, of whom about 300 were Catholic.
Father Waldron was in charge of the Gloucester Mission in 1849, and after much tribulation he erected a small brick church there. Fathers Jeremiah Donahue and H. B. Finnegan succeeded Father Waldron in quick succession. In 1851 Father Hannegan was appointed first resident pastor of Gloucester, with jurisdiction over Camden, which became a separate county in 1844. Mass was celebrated in Camden every two or three weeks in a private house or in one of the public halls, principally Starr’s Hall. However, during 1852 no public Catholic services were
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The Origin of St. Joseph’s Parish—Continued
held in Camden, the interruption being caused by the burning of Starr’s Hall.
When the mission reopened in 1853, conditions were changed. The Diocese of Newark had been erected, and Camden now came under the jurisdiction of the Most Reverend James Roosevelt Bayley, first Bishop of Newark, instead of the care of the Most Reverend John Nepomucene Neumann, then Bishop of Philadelphia. However, Father Hannegan continued for a short while longer to minister to the spiritual needs of the Camden people. On the 11th day of November, 1855, Camden was erected into an independent parish, separated from Gloucester, and placed under the pastoral charge of the Reverend James Moran. Between Gloucester and Burlington there was not a single Catholic Church, and only occasionally had the several settlements along the Delaware received a visit from a priest.
The old City Hall, or Starr’s Hall, continued to house public Catholic worship until 1859, when a new church building was erected and put into use. This, however, soon proved too small. In 1863 Father Moran was transferred and the Reverend Patrick Byrne appointed to succeed him. Under Father Byrne the new, larger church of the Immaculate Conception was built at Broadway and Market Streets in 1864. The same fine structure stands today, with the addition of the
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STATE AND FEDERAL STREETS
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FURNITURE, CARPETS, RADIOS
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Obituary of Charles S. Humphreys
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Obituary—Charles S. Humphreys, Esq., residing on Third street, below Market, Camden, died at Long Branch on Sunday afternoon, after a short illness, at the age of over sixty years, of paralysis Deceased was a well-known resident of Camden, and a portrait painter of much celebrity. He was noted for the skill and accuracy he exhibited in painting noted horses while in motion. He had resided in Camden about forty years
Man Hurt as Bus Crushes Coupe
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Here is what happened to a coupe driven by Stephen Jaross, 934 Thirty-third street, when it collided with a Camden-Gibbsboro bus at Third and Market streets today. Jaross was severely injured when a piece of the steering wheel was forced into his body. Ten passengers in the bus were thrown from their seats.
Man Hurt in Auto Crash
Camden Courier-Post —
Bus Passengers Hurled From Seats In Market Street Mishap.
Ten passengers in a Camden-Gibbsboro bus were thrown from their seats and the driver of the second machine in a collision was severely injured at Third and Market streets early today.
The driver, Stephen Jaross; 45 years old, 934 North Thirty-third street, was taken to Cooper Hospital with internal injuries and a possible fracture of the leg.
The bus was driven by Harry Holloway, 572 Mickle street. He told police that as he reached Third street, Jaross, who had been traveling east on Market street, swung from behind a truck and made a left turn into Third street. The front of the coupe was crushed when it was struck by the bus.
Holloway was released on his own recognizance.
Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating
Philadelphia Inquirer —
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.
Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack
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Police Head Succumbs During Sleep While Suffering From Cold
MEMBER OF FORCE IN CAMDEN 27 YEARS
Chief of Police Arthur Colsey, veteran of 27 years in the department, died of a heart attack in his sleep at his home, 2937 Stevens street, last night. He was 67.
Apparently in good health except for a slight cold, Chief Colsey left his office in City Hall at noon yesterday, telling his assistants he was going home “to nurse the cold.”
Shortly after 5 p. m., Chief Colsey asked his son, Arthur, Jr., to take Mrs. Colsey on a shopping trip. When they returned two hours later, they found him dead on a couch. The son said his father told him he was going to take a nap before he went to a doctor’s office to receive treatment for the cold.
Chief Colsey was a Camden merchant before entering the police department. For years he was active in the Republican party. He was highly respected by all men in the department. The chief was quiet in manner and the excitement pertaining to strikes in the city a few years ago found him calm in the most delicate situations.
Born in Kidderminster, England, in December, 1872, he came to this country when 17. He was in the department store business with his brothers at Ninth and Market streets for years. He served in the old City Council from 1907 to 1911 from the Second ward. At that time he lived at Eighth and Linden streets.
Joined Force in 1912
Colsey was appointed a patrolman by former Mayor Charles H. Ellis on March 13, 1912, while Elisha A. Gravenor was chief. After several months as a street patrolman he was assigned to the First District patrol wagon. Then he was made a district detective. Next he was promoted to a full ranking detective under Detective Chief William Schregler.
After being appointed a detective he was assigned as a plainclothesman and secretary to Mayor Ellis. He served in this capacity seven years. In 1923 he was appointed chief clerk of the police department with the rank of captain.
In 1924 he was made chief of the vice squad, which made 380 raids for prohibition law violations. The squad also assisted the federal authorities in 180 more liquor raids and participated in 54 raids on disorderly houses and 38 gambling places.
In 1927 the City Commission abolished the rank of captain in the department and Colsey remained as chief clerk without the title. The rank of captain was restored to him by the City Commission in 1932 by motion of Commissioner David S. Rhone.
When former Chief John W. Golden retired on a pension on June 11, 1934, Colsey was named acting chief by Mayor Roy R. Stewart. He was named permanent chief on August 30, 1934, by Mayor Stewart. At the same time John H. Lennox was named permanent chief of the fire department.
During the absence of City Commissioner Mary W. Kobus, director of public safety, Chief Colsey was acting director.
Colsey was one of the most popular men who served as chief, both in his department and in civic and political circles. After he was made a full ranking captain in 1932 a series of testimonial dinners were given by the East End Republican League, Twelfth Ward Republican Club and Eleventh Ward Republican Clubs. He was boomed for chief at each of the dinners. Another testimonial was given when he was acting chief by the Camden Police and Firemen’s Association.
In February, 1931, his appointment as chief was urged to succeed Chief Lewis H. Stehr but Golden was named.
While a resident of North Camden he served as president of the Second Ward Republican Club. He was president of the Twelfth Ward Republican Club in 1932.
Prominent Lodgeman
Chief Colsey was a thirty-second degree Mason, being a member of Trimble Lodge, No. 117, Free and Accepted Masons; Crescent Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Camden Forest, No. 5, Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He also was a member Camden Lodge, No. 293, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Camden Lodge, No. 111, Loyal Order of Moose; Camden Aerie, No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles; Sons of St. George, Foresters of America, Improved Order of Red Men, Camden Local, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association; International Police Chiefs’ Association, New Jersey State Police Chiefs’ Association, Camden Police and Fire Association, and the Camden County Republican Association.
Coroner Ernest Larossa issued the death certificate due to a heart ailment.
The funeral will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday with burial in Arlington Cemetery. Other arrangements have not been completed. The body will be on view from 7 to 9 p. m., Tuesday at the home.
The chief is survived by his widow, Lillie; a brother, Thomas Colsey, a merchant and ranking officer of the Loyal Order of Moose; and two grandchildren, Arthur Colsey, 3rd., and Lillian Colsey. The grandson, a student at Western Maryland College, was notified last night of his grandfather’s death and left immediately for Camden.
Camden’s First and Oldest Department Store
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BAKER-FLICK CO.
Market Street—Near Third
The “Camden Centennial” marks 100 years of progress, and it is only natural that those associated with this progress should feel a tinge of pride.
This good old store was established 62 years ago, just 38 years after the founding of the city. From a small store it has grown to the enviable position of one of South Jersey’s Greatest Stores. Ever going forward to meet the city’s growing needs, is [sic] has set a progressive pace for others.
For 62 years it has faithfully served Camden and all South Jersey, never once losing sight of its obligation to its steadily increasing clientele, to sell quality merchandise at lowest prices consistent with that quality.
The Store That Serves You Best by Saving You Most
Fall Suite Sale
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Action of the Board of Health—Farmers’ Protective Association and Other Matters.
The Camden Board of Health is determined to take effective steps to prevent the engineers in the United States service from dumping dredgings near the Jersey shore, a short distance from Pavonia. The mud is dredged below Red Bank and deposited near where the city of Camden gets its supply of water for the inhabitants. The government dredges are depositing the mud to form a dyke in order to deepen the Pennsylvania channel at Philadelphia. The dyke being constructed from the Jersey shore to Petty’s Island, the pipes now receiving their supply will shortly be cut from the main stream and get the water from the pool that will form of stagnant water. Chairman Leckner and Secretary Carman visited Trenton yesterday to have an interview with the Governor and Comptroller in order to get an injunction against further proceedings, but those officials were not at Trenton.
The Farmers’ Protective Association of Camden County have offered a reward of $300 for the arrest and conviction of the thieves who have been operating recently in and around Haddonfield.
Charles West and Henry Beston, who were arrested in this city over a month ago, charged with stealing a boat from the wharf at Market street, Camden, were brought to Camden by Sheriff Smith yesterday on a requisition for trial.
The schools in Camden city will be opened on Monday next.
The Sixth Ward Republican Club have elected the following officers: President—Harry Green. Secretary—Jacob Woodsides Treasurer—Charles A. Sawyer.
James H. Nixon has been chosen a director of the West Jersey Railroad Company, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lewis Mulford, of Bridgeton.
Workmen commenced to mow the high grass and weeds in the orchard yesterday opposite the Stockton Park, where the unknown German is supposed to have dropped his revolver after shooting himself last week. The searchers are anxious to clear up the mystery to ascertain if possible whether the case was one of murder or suicide.
The first wing of the Sixth Regiment will go to Sea Girt to-day for rifle practice.
W. H. Carr, of Gloucester city, has been held to bail in the sum of $200 for trial, charged with stealing a wagon from John Cheeseman.
Jacob Cowan and George Hannold have been appointed deputy detectives by the West Jersey Game Protective Society for Gloucester city, to prevent illegal gunning.
The jurors for the October term of the Camden county courts will be drawn by Sheriff Smith next week.
Cards of invitation to the reception of General Sewell at the armory on his return from Europe were received by a select few yesterday.
Mrs. Smith Attempts Suicide
Camden Post —
Despondent at Being Held to Bail at Court For Policy Dealing.
Mrs. Harriet Smith, wife of the late William or “Policy Bill” Smith, attempted suicide last night about 9.30 at her residence, 14 South Eighth street.
She went to Lehman’s drug store, Eighth and Market streets, and purchased a vial containing laudanum. A few minutes after she got home from the druggist’s groans were heard coming from her apartments. Officer Pedrick went into the house when Mrs. Smith told him that she had taken laudanum. Dr. Strock was called in and administered emetics, and she is now out of danger.
Mrs. Smith’s house a short time since was raided, and she furnished bail for her appearance at the October term of Court. Since that time she has had no way of supporting herself and six small children.
Distiller Taken Ill in Rex’s Office
Philadelphia Inquirer —
William T. Hahn, a distiller, of Norristown, Pa., was suddenly taken ill in Lawyer F. A. Rex’s office, 106 Market street. He was removed to the West Jersey Hotel and is improving.