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St. John Street

Royden Street to Newton Avenue
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St. John Street

St. John Street is a very narrow street that runs from Royden Street south to Newton Avenue. It does not show up in the 1850 Camden City Directory, but had already been laid out when the 1863 Directory was issued. From the 1870s through at least 1883, what is now St. John Street from Pine Street south to Newton Avenue was known as Reese Street.

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600 Block of St. John Street

600 Block of St. John Street

601 St. John Street

601 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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603 St. John Street

603 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1894–1895Mrs. Catherine McGrath & Family
1894–1895 Sylvester Wesley McGrath
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605 St. John Street

605 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1914–1948Sylvester Wesley McGrath
1914–1948Sylvester Wesley & Gertrude McGrath
1914–1948Ethel McGrath
1914–1948Helen McGrath
1914–1948Sylvester “Buddy” McGrath Jr.
1914–1948Myrtle McGrath
1914–1948Catherine McGrath
1914–1948Sylvester W. McGrath
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607 St. John Street

607 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1896Mrs. Catherine McGrath & Family
1896 Sylvester Wesley McGrath
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611 St. John Street

611 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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612 St. John Street

612 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1874Peter McGlynn

615 St. John Street

615 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1900Sylvester Wesley McGrath
1900Sylvester Wesley & Gertrude McGrath
1900Ethel McGrath
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616 St. John Street

616 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1950Ralph A. Smith
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620 St. John Street

620 St. John Street — 600 Block of St. John Street
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1905John Beatty
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605 St. John Street

Sylvester Wesley McGrath

Sylvester Wesley McGrath, resident of 605 St. John Street, 1914–1948.

Boys Pallbearers at M'Grath Funeral — Camden Post-Telegram, August 7, 1918

The funeral of Sylvester McGrath, Jr., son of Policeman Sylvester McGrath, who shot and killed himself on Sunday night by the accidental discharge of a revolver, thought to be unloaded, took place this morning from his parents’ residence, 605 St. John street.

Six boy companions, students at St. Mary’s School, were the pallbearers. The remains reposed in a white plush casket and the floral pieces were numerous and beautiful. High mass was sung in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment was made in Calvary Cemetery by Undertaker Daniel Stanton.

Last night several hundred persons visited the McGrath home to view the remains. Boys in the neighborhood and companions of young McGrath presented a beautiful floral piece in the shape of a star and crescent. The dead boy’s parents are prostrated.

Catherine McGrath at 605 St. John Street, with 545–549 Royden Street visible in background

Left: Catherine McGrath. 545, 547, & 549 Royden Street visible in background.

545, 547, and 549 Royden Street visible from 605 St. John Street

545, 547, & 549 Royden Street, visible from 605 St. John Street.

Boy Bruised by Car

Camden Courier-Post —

611 St. John Street — John Lehman

Leo Gorman, 13, of 1045 Pine Street, was bruised last night when he was struck by an automobile at Haddon Avenue and Pine Street.

John Lehman, 27, of 611 St. John Street, driver of the car, said the youth refused to go to a hospital.

Lehman said the boy was crossing the intersection and apparently became confused when Lehman sounded his horn.

Smith

Camden Courier-Post —

Ralph A. Smith obituary — Camden Courier-Post, November 10, 1950

SMITH—On Nov. 9, 1950, Ralph A., husband of the late Ida Smith (nee Baird), of 616 St. Johns St., Camden, N. J. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday morning at 11 o’clock, at the Funeral Home of B. C. Schroeder and Sons, 715 Cooper St., Camden, N. J. Interment at New Camden Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

618 St. John Street

618 St. John Street, July 16, 2011

618 St. John Street, July 16, 2011.

John Beatty

Camden Post-Telegram —

John Beatty obituary — Camden Post-Telegram, February 21, 1905

The funeral of John Beatty took place from his late residence, 620 St. John street, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. A delegation from Pottowottomie Tribe, No. 94, I. O. R. M., was present. Interment was made in New Camden Cemetery.

News of a Day in the City of Camden — Philadelphia Inquirer, February 22, 1905

There will be a flag raising at the new Kaighn School, Newton avenue and Chestnut street, to-day, under the direction of Jefferson Council, Jr. O. U. A. M.

Miss Fannie Parker, of Stonetown, was stricken with an epileptic fit at Haddon and Kaighn avenue yesterday. She was removed to her home.

Josephine Wilson, colored, was held in $200 bail by the Recorder yesterday, charged by Ada Hall with keeping a disorderly house.

John Beatty was buried from his home, 620 St. John street, yesterday, interment being made in New Camden Cemetery.

Harry Denman, of Delair, charged with assault and battery on his wife and son, was held in $500 bail by Justice Schmitz yesterday.

Mrs. Emma Packard, who has charge of the Rescue Mission, at Fifth and Walnut streets, Camden, reported to the police yesterday that Mrs. Kate Burns and the latter’s eleven-year-old daughter, Judah, were unaccountably missing. Mrs. Burns has been gone since February 11.

Intersection of St. John Street & Pine Street

Here’s a circa 1916 photo taken at what I believe is Saint John St, looking North to Pine. The photo is of my grandfather, Charles P. Barto. The brick house directly behind the carriage would be 556 Pine, the home of his grandparents, John R. and Missouri (Bundick) Wolfe.

—Jeff Marquardt, July 7, 2010

Looking north on St. John Street toward Pine Street, circa 1916

Looking north on St. John Street toward Pine Street, circa 1916. Charles P. Barto in foreground.

Looking south on St. John Street from Pine Street, August 17, 2011

Looking south on St. John Street from Pine Street, August 17, 2011.

800 Block of St. John Street

800 Block of St. John Street

801 St. John Street

801 St. John Street — 800 Block of St. John Street
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1887Thomas Eastlack

805 St. John Street

805 St. John Street — 800 Block of St. John Street
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1951John T. Raynor & Family
1951John T. & Margaret E. Raynor

810 St. John Street

810 St. John Street — 800 Block of St. John Street
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1910s–1920sGeorge A. Ward

805 St. John Street

805 St. John Street, August 17, 2011

805 St. John Street, August 17, 2011.

John T. Raynor obituary — Camden Courier-Post, March 26, 1951

John T. Raynor, 67, of 805 St. John street, died in Cooper hospital Sunday. A native of England, he lived in Camden and Philadelphia for about 40 years, and was employed by the Benedict Worsted Mills, Camden, for 10 years.

Surviving are his widow, Margaret E., and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Patricia Bilbo, Pitman. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home of Frank J. Leonard, 1451 Broadway, where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in Locustwood Memorial park.

810 St. John Street

George A. Ward, 810 St. John Street, 1910s–1920s

George A. Ward, resident of 810 St. John Street, 1910s–1920s.

810 St. John Street, August 17, 2011

810 St. John Street, August 17, 2011.

810 St. John Street, August 17, 2011

810 St. John Street, August 17, 2011.

900 Block of St. John Street

900 Block of St. John Street

911 St. John Street

911 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1882–1885Amos R. Dease

913 St. John Street

913 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1912–1913Mrs. Suzanne Allaband & Family
1912–1913Elizabeth "Lizzie" Allaband
1912–1913Ida May Allaband
1912–1913 David Smith Allaband
1918Jacob Russell

915 St. John Street

915 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1910Oliver S. Guthrie Sr. & Family
1910Oliver S. & Mary Guthrie
1910 Theodore F. "Dorrie" Guthrie
1910Mary D. Guthrie
1910Frank F. Guthrie
1910Samuel F.B. Guthrie

917 St. John Street

917 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1919–1920sAdam W. Meade

921 St. John Street

921 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1887–1888James Kennedy
1887–1888James & Emma Kennedy
1887–1888Thomas Kennedy
1900s–late 1940sEdward Beach & Family
1900s–late 1940sHarry W. Beach

923 St. John Street

923 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1910s–1940sJesse Seybold
1890William Heineman

927 St. John Street

927 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1910Joseph Bacon & Family
1910Joseph & Sarah Bacon
1910Edward H. Bacon
1910Nora Bacon
1910Alfred Bacon
1910Gertrude Bacon

931 St. John Street

931 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1910William Penney & Family

933 St. John Street

933 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1910Joseph Adams & Family

935 St. John Street

935 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1900Joseph Farley & Family
1900Joseph & Isabella White Farley
1900William A. H. White
1906Oliver S. Guthrie Sr. & Family
1906Oliver S. & Mary Guthrie
1906 Theodore F. "Dorrie" Guthrie
1906Mary D. Guthrie
1906Frank F. Guthrie
1906Samuel F.B. Guthrie
1906–1910Oliver S. Guthrie & Family (Pennsylvania Railroad Police Detective)
1906–1910Oliver & Mary Eva Guthrie
1906–1910Oliver S. "Ollie" Guthrie III
1906–1910Clara Guthrie
1906–1910Edith Guthrie
1906–1910Theodore Norman "Norm" Guthrie

937 St. John Street

937 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1953Mary Burchell

943 St. John Street

943 St. John Street — 900 Block of St. John Street
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1910Richard H. Taylor & Family
1916–1920Oliver S. Guthrie & Family (Pennsylvania Railroad Police Detective)
1916–1920Oliver & Mary Eva Guthrie
1916–1920Oliver S. "Ollie" Guthrie III
1916–1920Clara Guthrie
1916–1920Edith Guthrie
1916–1920Theodore Norman "Norm" Guthrie
1928–1941Edward T. Beach & Family
1928–1941Edward & Ella Beach
1928–1941Lester Beach
1928–1941Raymond Beach
1928–1941Richard Beach
1928–1941 Harry Beach
1928–1941Paul Beach
1941Harry Beach
1941Lester R. Beach

923 St. John Street

My great-great-grandfather, William Heineman (bottom left) and some of his companions at an un-named railroad crossing in Camden, circa 1890s.

I have two others of him, dated 1894. In one he is doing some caulking on top of a water tower, and the other, some smithy work, presumably at the same water tower construction site. The location is not named and it’s been driving me nuts trying to find the location via the buildings visible in the distance.

—Jeff Marquardt, July 2010

William Heineman and companions at a railroad crossing in Camden, circa 1890s

William Heineman and companions at an unnamed railroad crossing in Camden, circa 1890s.

William Heineman at a railroad crossing in Camden, circa 1890s

William Heineman (bottom left) and companions at an unnamed railroad crossing in Camden, circa 1890s.

Jesse D. Seybold, 923 St. John Street, 1910s–1940s

Jesse Seybold, resident of 923 St. John Street, 1910s–1940s.

935 St. John Street

William A.H. White, 935 St. John Street, 1900

William A.H. White, resident of 935 St. John Street, 1900.

Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid

Camden Courier-Post —

Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936 Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936 Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936 Holdup Victim Held in Speakeasy Raid - Camden Courier-Post, August 5, 1936

Man Robbed for ‘Thrill’ Arrested as Proprietor of Illegal Liquor Den

The victim of a “thrill” holdup in Camden last March was arrested yesterday as the proprietor of a “speakeasy.”

He is Jesse Seybold, 44, of 923 St. John street, who was held in $2000 bail for police court today on charges of possessing untaxed liquor and violation of the city ordinance allowing disorderly persons to congregate.

Seybold was held up March 3 by a youthful “two-gun” bandit and his 16-year-old sweetheart and robbed of $19. They were Harvey Arnold, 22, of 314 Arch street and Edith Gaylord, who roomed at the Arnold home.

They were captured after a short chase in which Seybold took part. Arnold was sentenced to Rahway for his part in the crime, while the girl obtained a suspended sentence. At their trial they testified they staged the holdup for a “thrill.”

Seybold was arrested yesterday in a raid staged by police on information obtained when two men and a woman were arrested Monday night after an automobile collision.

The raid was made by Patrolman John V. Wilkie, inspector of rooming houses, together with Sergt. Richard Cornog, Acting Sergt. Edward Leonard and Patrolman Nathan Wine.

A quantity of untaxed liquor was found on the premises, Wilkie said, including two gallons of purported “moonshine.”

According to Wilkie, Seybold has been arrested on seven different occasions between May 29, 1924, and Jan. 17, 1936, and twice has been fined $100 for operating a disorderly house.

Information that led to the raid was obtained, Wilkie said, from William Smith, 34, of 739 Mickle street, who was arraigned in police court yesterday on a charge of possessing unlicensed liquor and fined $100.

Arraigned at the same time was Mrs. Theresa Anderson, 31, of 211 Byron street, and Raymond Doughty, 30, of 329 Richey avenue, Collingswood. Each was fined $25, the woman on a drunk and disorderly charge, and Doughty for driving an automobile without a registration card.

The three were arrested by Wilkie late Monday at Seventh and Federal streets when the car in which they were riding bumped another machine while waiting for a traffic light to change.

A half-pint bottle of liquor found in the car, Wilkie said, was claimed by Smith. It bore no tax stamps of any kind, according to the patrolman.

After questioning Smith, Wilkie said he bought the liquor at Seybold’s place. After Smith made an affidavit to that effect, Wilkie obtained the warrant that led to the raid and arrest of Seybold.

Seybold Hearing Off Until Friday

Camden Courier-Post —

Seybold Hearing Off Until Friday - Camden Courier-Post, August 6, 1936 Seybold Hearing Off Until Friday - Camden Courier-Post, August 6, 1936

Charges of Possessing Untaxed Liquor Delayed at Lawyer’s Request

Police court hearing for Jesse Seybold, 44, of 923 St. John street, on charges of possessing untaxed liquor and violation of the city ordinance allowing disorderly persons to congregate, has been postponed until Friday.

Acting Prosecutor John D. DiMona yesterday informed Police Judge Lewis Liberman he had been requested to delay the hearing by Carlton W. Rowand, Seybold’s attorney, who is out of the city.

Seybold, victim of a “thrill” holdup in Camden last March, was arrested Tuesday in a raid by police on information obtained when two men and a woman were arrested Monday by Patrolman John V. Wilkie after an automobile collision. A quantity of untaxed liquor was found on the premises.

Seybold was robbed March 3 by a young “two-gun” bandit and his 16-year-old sweetheart. They were Harvey Arnold, 22, of 314 Arch street and Edith Gaylord, who roomed at the Arnold home.

Here and There in Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Here and There in Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 29, 1918

In a fall from a step Patrick Constance, 50 years old, of 55 Penn street, sustained lacerations of the scalp. He was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Park Commissioner Isaac Frisch is mourning the loss of his automobile, which was stolen from in front of a Philadelphia theatre on Friday night.

The police have been asked to look for 15-year-old Ida Keever, who has been missing from her home at 1926 Catharine street, Philadelphia, for several days.

Injuries to the side sustained in a fall by Jacob Ru[?]ell, 34 years old, of 913 St. John street, were treated at Cooper Hospital.

Baby Girl Killed in Tumble From Auto of Father

Camden Courier-Post —

Mary Burchell, 937 St. John Street, 1953

Mary Burchell, 937 St. John Street, 1953.

Baby Girl Killed in Tumble From Auto of Father — Camden Courier-Post, October 6, 1953

A 15-month-old Philadelphia girl died under the wheels of her father’s car in an accident at Sicklerville on Monday and a 55-year-old Camden woman, injured Friday in another accident, died at Cooper Hospital without regaining consciousness.

Police at Sicklerville identified the little girl as Roseanna Hoffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Hoffman, of 2452 Cedar st., Philadelphia.

The Camden victim was Miss Mary Burchell, 55, of 937 St. John st., who was struck by a car at Broadway and Chestnut st. and never regained consciousness.

Gloucester County Coroner William R. Hofner, of Williamstown, said the little girl killed at Sicklerville fell against the door of her father’s car as he was making a turn. The door opened, and the child toppled under the rear wheels of the machine.

Camden police said Miss Burchell was struck on the head by the rear view mirror of a car driven by Louise Mammaccio, 20, of 383 Webster st., while running for a bus. She was not identified until late Saturday at Cooper Hospital.

943 St. John Street

WWI Draft Registration Card for Oliver Sharpless Guthrie, 943 St. John Street, Camden

WWI Draft Registration Card for Oliver Sharpless Guthrie, 943 St. John Street, Camden, N.J. Born August 19, 1875. Occupation: Police, W. J. S. R. R. Signed: Oliver Sharpless Guthrie.

Dagmar A.C. to Meet and Plan for Baseball

Camden Courier-Post —

943 St. John Street — Dagmar Athletic Club

Plans for the coming baseball season will be discussed at an important meeting of the Dagmar Athletic Club to be held on Friday, January 13 at 943 St. John’s Street, Camden.

All those who intend to go out for the team are requested to attend. These include A. Morris, R. Newman, M. Olden, J. Flagg, T. Flagg, R. Bradford, J. O’Neill, E. Messick, B. Morris, R. Levy, P. Jaye, R. Beach, C. Whittick, G. Deim, W. Heisler, W. Young, and H. Aspers.

Financial Worry Drives Man to Attempt Suicide

Camden Courier-Post —

Financial Worry Drives Man to Attempt Suicide — Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1930

Despondent because of financial difficulties, Lester Beach, 27, of 943 St. John street, made an unsuccessful attempt at suicide yesterday. He was found unconscious in the kitchen of his home by his father, Edward, after he had placed a hose from a range in his mouth and had opened the jet. At Cooper Hospital it is said that he will recover. He has been placed under guard by Detective Gustave Koerner.

Lester R. Beach Weds Stella Bacon

Camden Courier-Post —

Lester R. Beach Weds Stella Bacon - Camden Courier-Post, July 14, 1941

The marriage of Lester R. Beach, son of Justice of the Peace Everett T. Beach, of 943 St. John’s street, to Miss Stella Bacon, of 417 Linden street, was announced last night. The ceremonies were performed in the Beach residence Saturday night. The couple will spend a week at Wildwood on their honeymoon.

Schoolyard Playgrounds

Camden Courier-Post —

Schoolyard Playgrounds - Camden Courier-Post, July 28, 1941

To the Editor:

At this time I would like to thank former Mayor Von Nieda for his very interesting letter and for interest he has taken in helping me obtain playgrounds in our City schoolyards. It is impossible for me to name everyone who has come to my aid for this campaign for playgrounds. Therefore, I suggest that everyone who is interested in his campaign send their letters to Commissioner Mary W. Kobus or to the members of the Camden Board of Education so that they make take [sic] our playground campaign under advisement.

I am sure the members of the Board of Education will go along with Commissioner Kobus and help to obtain these schoolyards for playgrounds.

Yes, a number of property owners who are next to the schoolyards may object to these playgrounds.

But these children must have a place to play other than the city streets.

In these playgrounds they would be off the streets and have a contented mind and their mothers would not have to worry about the safety of their children.

HARRY A. BEACH. 943 St. John street.

Wants Street Repairs in Sixth Ward

Camden Courier-Post —

Wants Street Repairs in Sixth Ward - Camden Courier-Post, July 31, 1941

To the Editor:

Thanks to Commissioner Magin and his workers who came down to the Sixth ward on Monday, July 28, and cut away weeds from fire hydrants.

Taxpayers and residents are grateful. Now the fire hydrants can be found and firemen can properly hook up their fire hose, if necessary.

As I explained at the last city commissioners’ meeting, residents of the Sixth ward do not expect everything done over night. But they do expect necessary civic improvements.

The next important job is the repair of streets which need attention.

Here’s hoping that in the near future Commissioner Magin and his staff will start the street repairs.

HARRY W. BEACH. 943 St. John street.

Catholics Lay Corner-Stone of a New Parochial School

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Catholics Lay Corner-Stone of a New Parochial School - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 1905 Catholics Lay Corner-Stone of a New Parochial School - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 1905 Catholics Lay Corner-Stone of a New Parochial School - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 1905 Catholics Lay Corner-Stone of a New Parochial School - Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 1905

New Parochial School and Priests in Charge

The above illustrates how the new parochial school building will appear when completed. Rev. Lucius Mott and Rev. William Peberl will be in charge.

With impressive ceremonies the corner-stone of the new parochial school connected with Sts. Peter’s and Paul’s Church, St. John and Spruce streets, Camden, was laid yesterday. Several hundred persons, including the Knights of Columbus, the Society of St. Francis, St. Aloysius Club, Italan [sic] and Polish societies and visiting priests, were present. The societies marched to the place headed by a platoon of police under command of Captain Arthur Stanley.

Under a canopy of American flags and yards of bunting Very Rev. Provincial L. M. Miller, of Syracuse, head of the St. Francis Order in America, laid the stone. In the receptacle had been placed the names of national, state, county and city officials, together with those of the Pope, the bishops, the general of the Order, the rector, the assistant rector of the church and copies of newspapers. Rev. Father Miller preached a sermon in German, which was followed by one in English by Rev. Stephen Lyons, of Salem. A choir of 100 voices from the various Catholic churches of the city rendered a musical service under the direction of Professor Dilger.

The school will be constructed of bluestone, having two floors and a basement. There will be six class rooms and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 700. It will cost about $37,000 and will be the most up-to-date in South Jersey. It will be in charge of Rev. Lucius Mott, pastor, and Rev. William Peberl, assistant pastor, of Sts. Peter’s and Paul’s Church.

Federal Cleaners & Dyers

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Golden Jubilee Year Book — 1943

Federal Cleaners & Dyers - St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Golden Jubilee Year Book, 1943

Phone, 10195 G. VIGNOLA

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2800 FEDERAL STREET CAMDEN, N. J.

The Origin of St. Joseph’s Parish—Continued

spire, completed in 1888 under Dean Fitzimmons, and is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.

As there was no Catholic cemetery nearer than Gloucester or Philadelphia in 1863, Father Byrne set about obtaining one. He found a plot of approximately 9 acres at the junction of Westfield Avenue and Federal Street, which he purchased from William B. Cooper. This plot became St. Patrick’s cemetery, the eastern end of which is now the site of St. Joseph’s Church, School, and Rectory.

A considerable number of German immigrants in Camden necessitated the erection of a German parish, which took place under Father Thurnes in 1867. The property of the Second Baptist Church at Fourth and Division Streets was secured, and became the Roman Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul, May 3, 1867. The church now known as Sts. Peter and Paul Church, on the corner of Spruce and St. John Streets was erected in 1888. The building at Fourth and Division was taken over in 1903 by the Italian Catholics when Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish began. St. Peter’s parish in Merchantville also began in 1903.

In 1872 a wooden mission church was put up at Eighth and Van Hook Streets to accommodate the Catholics of South Camden. This was the beginning of the Sacred Heart parish, though the parish

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