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State Street

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State Street & East State Street

State Street was laid out in 1856, extending from the Delaware River to Cooper’s Creek (known today as the Cooper River) in North Camden. As at this time the only bridge over the Cooper was at Federal Street, causing farmers and residents in the lands east and north along the Delaware to have to travel miles out of their way to reach the markets on Vine Street and the ferry across the Delaware River. The State Legislature and County Freeholders responded to the petitions of these citizens by authorizing the construction of a bridge and extending State Street to the point where it joined Federal Street, which at this time was outside of Camden’s city limits, and was called the “Moorestown and Mount Holly Road.” The road was built so it joined the already existing Ellisburg–Marlton Road, which had been laid out in 1796. This explains why the road is known as State Street on one side of Federal and Marlton Avenue on the other.

There had been considerable opposition from the owners of the Federal and Market street ferries, who feared a loss of business if this bridge and road were constructed, and in fact, a ferry eventually ran from Vine Street to Philadelphia for many years. In spite of this opposition, a wooden drawbridge was authorized in 1857, and the road was completed. The wooden bridge was replaced with a steel drawbridge in 1892. Another bridge, replacing the 1892 structure, was completed in 2013.

When the 1947 Camden City Directory was compiled, State Street began at Delaware Avenue.

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Mrs. Florence McCusker

Philadelphia Inquirer —

55 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, January 16, 1898

MRS. FLORENCE McCUSKER IS still at the home of her mother, at No. 55 State street, recuperating from the strain of her trial for the killing of her husband. She intends in the near future to open a millinery establishment in Philadelphia. — Philadelphia Inquirer, January 16, 1898

57–73 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

57–73 State Street — M. Bolletino & Sons Junk Dealer — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

M. BOLLETINO AND SONS
DEALERS IN JUNK
Heaters - Stoves - Rags - Paper
Iron - Metal - Auto Batteries
Used Pipe, Etc.
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57 - 73 STATE
N. CAMDEN
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57–73 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages (continued)

57–73 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages (continued)

57–73 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1965

WANTED—Newspapers rags, metals, junk automobiles. EM 5-3874. 71 State & Front sts., Camden, N.J. — M. Bolletino & Sons Junk Dealer, 57–73 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1965

61 State Street — Edwin W. Armstrong — Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 1888

Neighbors living in the vicinity of Point and State streets complained to Chief Bonder of the Fire Department, on Saturday, that Charles Armstrong, who keeps a grocery store on State street below Point, had violated the city ordinance in having sixteen barrels of coal oil on his premises. The chief made an investigation, and decided not to prosecute upon Mr. Armstrong premising to remove the oil, which he did immediately. — Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 1888

71 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, March 1, 1896

COLES.—On February 27, 1896, A. Belle, wife of Wilbur R. Coles, aged 34 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Monday, at 2 o’clock, from her husband’s residence, No. 71 State street, Camden, N. J. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery. — Philadelphia Inquirer, March 1, 1896

74 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, December 8, 1897

GEORGE LAWTON WAS COMMITTED IN default of ball [sic] by Justice Stackhouse on a charge of embezzling $14 from Grocer W. S. Bowen, of 74 State street. — Philadelphia Inquirer, December 8, 1897

49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1870s–1947.

49 State Street

49 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Lillie Janda
1920s–1930sMrs. Sadie Reid
1920s–1930sDonald Reid
1920s–1930sMaud Reid
1920s–1930sSadie Reid Family

51 State Street

51 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1930sElizabeth Dioszegi Family

53 State Street

53 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896–1906 William J. Lyons
1920s–1930sMax Dowhy Family
1920s–1930sMax & Agnes Downy
1920s–1930sMax & Agnes Dowhy
1920s–1930sMary Dowhy
1920s–1930sJohn Dowhy
1920s–1930sWalter Dowhy
1920s–1930sStephanie Dowhy
1920s–1930s Joseph Dowhy

55 State Street

55 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1870s–1880s Harry C. Sharp
1898Mrs. Florence McCusker
—John Kelly Family
—John and Mary Kelly
— William E. Kelly Sr.
— Cornelius Kelly
—Jeremiah Kelly
— Leo James Kelly
—Julia Kelly
—Jane Catherine Kelly

57–73 State Street

57–73 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕ Source ↕
mid-1950s–mid-1970sM. Bolletino & Sons Junk Dealer1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages
1970sBolletino Brothers Inc.

61 State Street

61 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888Edwin W. Armstrong (grocer)
— Robert S. Bender

65 State Street

65 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1878 James Dunn

69 State Street

69 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1887–1888 John H. Heaton
1910Conrad Ahrens (proprietor)
1918–1940sWilliam Pfeiffer (proprietor)
mid-1950s–early 1970s Kelly's Cafe
post-WWIIFrederick Weldon (proprietor)

71 State Street

71 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896Wilbur & A. Belle Coles
1896Wilbur Coles & Family

73 State Street

73 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stefanko
1947Victor Stefanko

74 State Street

74 State Street — 49, 51, 53, 55, 69, & 73 State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897W.S. Bowen (grocery)
1897W.S. Bowen
—George Lawton
—O. Glen Stackhouse

Cassady Block Party to Continue Tonight

Camden Courier-Post —

Cassady Block Party to Continue Tonight - Camden Courier-Post, June 23, 1939

A block party being held at Third and State streets by the Cassaday Fathers’ Association will be continued tonight and tomorrow nights.

Funds raised from the event are used during the year for welfare work among pupils at Cassaday School, Third and State streets. Charles Glover is chairman of the carnival committee and W. P. Johnson heads the welfare committee. Elwood Eskridge is president of the association.

Cassaday School Pupils Hail Merry Outing at Knight Park

Camden Courier-Post —

Cassaday School Pupils Hail Merry Outing at Knight Park - Camden Courier-Post, June 29, 1939 Cassaday School Pupils Hail Merry Outing at Knight Park - Camden Courier-Post, June 29, 1939

Courier-Post Photos

If you don’t think the pupils of the Cassaday Public School, Third and State streets, enjoyed their annual outing at Knight Park, Collingswood, yesterday, check up on the grins and hilarity in this crowd of youngsters. From “hail, hail, the gang’s all here,” to a ride on the lake was a short step, and below shows one voyage of the good ship, “Good Time,” with passengers Charles Weber, Mrs. William Hale and James and Thomas Hale, Frances Gorman and Alma Arrington. The picnic is sponsored each year by the Cassaday School Fathers’ Association.

Boy Sees Accident, Asks Traffic Light

Camden Courier-Post —

Intersection of Front Street and State Street

Petitions for highway safety measures or improvements usually come from adult individuals or organizations.

But there is an 11-year-old North Camden boy whose horror at seeing a car drag a 4-year-old neighbor 40 feet, near an unlighted intersection, today spurred a one-man safety campaign that carried a bigger wallop than the table thumping of many of his elders.

Into the Courier-Post editorial rooms came William McQuade, 11, of 47 York Street; his dark brow furrowed with a serious frown.

“I want to see the editor of the Mail Bag,” said William with the assurance that a sincere crusade brings.

‘Tragic Scene’

When queried as to the aim of his visit, William pulled out of the pocket of his denim trousers a wrinkled and many times folded piece of ruled paper.

In pencil he had written:

The tragic scene I saw July 6 makes me believe that some traffic improvements should be made on Front and State Street and Front and York Street, so that many people or kids will not be in danger from cars.

“At 4:00 PM when work is out, cars speed up to Front and State Streets. I personally think that some zones and traffic lights should be put up there on State and York Street. Would you find room for this letter, please?”

William McQuade wasn’t speaking just for himself, he explained, after an editor had read his letter and praised his purposefulness.

“There are a lot of us kids who are in danger from the cars that speed along Front street, as work lets out at the two shipyards and the leather plant in the neighborhood. They all seem to be trying to get home first.”

“I’ll never forget the sight of that accident Thursday when the cars were streaming from the yards.”

Could Be Avoided

Young McQuade, a seventh grader at the Cooper school, was referring to the misfortune that befell his neighbor, Dennis Taggart, 4, of 935 Point Street, who was struck by a car while playing near the intersection of Front and State.

“If there had been a light to slow the cars down at that corner, that accident never would have happened,” William insisted.

Dennis, his skull fractured, is still in a critical condition at Cooper Hospital.

With his nephew Marvin McQuade, 8, of 707 North Sixth Street, son of his older half-brother, William brought his plea for safety measures to the Courier, because, he said: “Your paper always is trying to help people.”

William, Marvin and another playmate, pretty, blonde Catherine Wilczynski, 10, of 929 Point Street, who also had seen Dennis injured, later stood at the corner of Front and State and pointed to the corners where they believed stop signs or traffic lights should be erected.

“It wouldn’t cost much to put up a light here, where it’s so badly needed,” urged William. “Why, I bet it wouldn’t cost as much as the hospital bills and doctor bills for Dennis Taggart. And he’s just one boy who’s been hurt. There have been others.”

“We kids rate a break.”

100 Block of State Street

101 State Street — Looking East from SW corner of Front and State Streets 107 to 141 State Street — Looking West from N 2nd Street

100 Block of State Street — Photos 2004

112 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, July 16, 1900

YACHT RUN DOWN, WOMAN DROWNED

Merry Sailing Party Met Dire Disaster on the River Off Gloucester City

Sloop Venture Was Sunk in Collision With Barges and Miss Mary Schauffele Lost Her Life

While a merry party of Camden pleasure seekers were homeward bound on a yachting trip late Saturday night death reached out and took one of their number, Miss Mary Schauffele, aged 30 years, of 112 State street, Camden. The eighteen other members of the party had a narrow escape from sharing Miss Schauffele’s fate. Eugene T. Pelouza and William R. Latch, who also live at 112 State street, made up the yachting party on Saturday afternoon, having hired the big sloop yacht Venture, Captain Benjamin Welsh, for a sail down the river and return by moonlight. In the merry, light-hearted group that waved farewell to friends ashore as the yacht swung out from the wharf were Mrs. Harry C. Kramer, wife of City Clerk Kramer; Robert Flemings, Assistant City Treasurer; the Misses Mary, Annie, Julia and Flora Schauffele, sisters; Mrs. E. D. Latch, Miss Sadie Latch, William R. Latch, Richard Packer, Miss Emma Smith, William Lloyd, brother of Prosecutor of the Pleas Frank T. Lloyd; Eugene T. Pelouze, Mr. K. Takaemie, Adrian Spear, Mrs. Sarah B. Davie and Mr. Freeman Scott, of Philadelphia.

The yacht sailed down as far at Lincoln Park, when the party disembarked to spend the evening, the wind having died down. About half-past 10 o’clock a breeze sprang up, the party hurried aboard the yacht and started merrily homeward. The breeze was light and by midnight had died away entirely. At that time the yacht was off Washington Park and was drifting with the tide. By the time Gloucester was reached it was an hour later. Everyone on board was tired and wanted to get home, and some were dozing.

Suddenly the lights of a big boat were seen ahead. It was the sea-going tug International, Captain Hanson, of the Reading Railroad Company, with three big coal barges bound for Boston in tow. The sloop had side lights burning, but was almost helpless for lack of wind. The tug did not change its course, and, it is said, bore directly down on the yacht. Captain Welsh, of the Venture, shouted an appeal to the tug boat pilot to sheer off, but it was too late to avoid a collision. The yacht cleared the big boat, but the starboard barge struck the yacht on the port bow and she became wedged in between two of the barges careened until the gunwale was under water and began to fill and sink.

The yachting party did not realize their peril until a moment before the collision occurred. The women screamed, but the men tried to reassure them. When the yacht became wedged between the barges the men began to help the women up to the deck of one of the boats.

All got off the sinking boat in safety, but Miss Mary Schauffele, who was the last woman left standing on the cabin of the sinking yacht. Eugene T. Pelouze was lifting her up to William Latch, who was hanging on to the rail of the barge with one hand and reaching down to Miss Schauffele with the other. Just as Miss Schauffele reached up and touched the hand of her rescuer she fainted. She fell back on Mr. Pelouze, who lost his footing, and both were thrown into the water. As Mr. Pelouze came to the surface, between the barge and the yacht, he was caught by Captain Welsh and dragged aboard the yacht. Miss Schauffele was not seen to come to the surface. She was swept under the boat and drowned.

The tugboat had dropped the tow lines and come back to the barge by this time, and the captain took the yachting party aboard and landed them in Camden. The Venture sunk in about thirty feet of water. Captain Welsh claims that the captain of the tugboat is responsible for the accident. An inquest will no doubt be held when Miss Schauffele’s body is found. — Philadelphia Inquirer, July 16, 1900

120, 118, 116, 114, 112 State Street — Looking South from Howard Street 122 to 112 State Street — Looking South from Howard Street 124–122 & 120 State Street — Looking South from Howard Street 124–122 State Street — Looking South from Howard Street 126, 124–122, 120–118 State Street — Looking South from Howard Street 128–126 State Street — Looking South from Howard Street 128–126 & 124–122 State Street — Looking West from N 2nd Street 128–126 & 124–122 State Street — Looking West from N 2nd Street

100 Block of State Street — 2004 photos looking south from Howard Street

131–141 State Street — Looking West from N 2nd Street

131–141 State Street — Looking West from N 2nd Street — 2004

134 State Street — circa 1910

134 State Street — William P. Partenheimer & Family — circa 1910

[window signs on the corner store: SWEATERS, JERSEYS, UNDERWEAR, OVERALLS, SHIRTS, GLOVES, CAPS, PANTS; DRY GOODS, GENTS]

State Street West of 2nd Street — circa 1910

Southwest Corner — “State Street West of 2nd Street” — circa 1910. Thanks to Bruce A. Smith for providing this image.

STATE ST WEST OF 2ND ST SOUTH SIDE
CAMDEN N J #141
[window signs on the corner store: SWEATERS, JERSEYS, UNDERWEAR, OVERALLS, SHIRTS, GLOVES, CAPS, PANTS; DRY GOODS, GENTS]

143 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, May 9, 1906

The funeral of ex-Councilman Daniel R. Smith took place yesterday from the residence of his son, Parker C. Smith, of 143 State street. — Philadelphia Inquirer, 1906

165 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, July 31, 1941

Man Leaps to Death From Camden Bridge

Harbor police grappled for more than three hours last night in an unsuccessful attempt to recover the body of an unidentified man who jumped from the east anchorage of the Camden bridge.

The leap was witnessed by two pedestrians who summoned Patrolman Audrey Harper of the bridge anti-sabotage squad, patrolling the span on a motorcycle.

Edward O’Connor, 38, of 165 State street, and Robert Beck, of 2438 West Gordon street, Philadelphia, who saw the man plunge from the span, reported the victim started to remove his outer clothes while standing on a narrow path circling the anchorage column.

Both shouted but the man hastily rearranged his clothes and climbed over the rail. He was seen to strike within six feet of the end of the David Baird Company pier at the foot of Pearl street.

The water at that point is less than five feet deep at low tide. Police expressed belief the body may have stuck in the mud. — Camden Courier-Post, July 31, 1941

100 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1900–1960s.

101 State Street

101 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1943 Elwood P. Martz

103 State Street

103 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Robert Brennan

104 State Street

104 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900No information available

106, 108, & 110 State Street

106, 108, & 110 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
193311 families on Emergency Relief

110 State Street

110 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933 Edward Maxwell

112 State Street

112 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900Henry Schauffele & Family (bookkeeper)
1900Mary Schauffele
1900Annie Schauffele
1900Lena Schauffele
1900Conrad Schauffele
1900Julia Schauffele
1900Flora Schauffele
1900Henry & Caroline Schauffele
1900Mary, Annie, Lena, Conrad, Julia, Flora, Edna Schauffele
— Harry C. Kramer
— Frank T. Lloyd
—Robert Flemings
—William Latch

113 State Street

113 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Timothy J. & Frances P. McCarthy
1947 Robert W. McCarthy

114 State Street

114 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900William R. Latch & Family (seed dealer)
1900Wallis Latch (brother)
1900Sadie Latch (sister)
1900Robert Packer (boarder)
1900William Conn (boarder)
1900Edward Scott (boarder)

115 State Street

115 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1943–1960s Harrison B. Pike

116 State Street

116 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900No information available

118 State Street

118 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1942–1947David J. & Leta B. Baxter
1947James & Leta E. Baxter Schoener
1947 George P. Baxter & Dorothy Baxter

120 State Street

120 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900No information available

122 State Street

122 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947–1952James Wilson & Family (Camden Police Department)
1947–1952James & Mary Wilson
1900–1902 Ephraim T. Hires & Family (letter carrier; Camden Fire Department 1907–1917)
1900–1902Ephraim & Ida Hires
1900–1902William Calhoun (father-in-law)
1900–1902Rebecca Calhoun (mother-in-law)

130 State Street

130 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1930s William J. Lyons

132 State Street

132 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930s–1940sMrs. Nellie Smith

134 State Street

134 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1907–1943William P. Partenheimer & Family (dry goods)
1907–1943May Partenheimer
1907–1943Ethel Partenheimer
1907–1943William P. & Ada Partenheimer
— William P. Partenheimer Jr.
—May, Ethel, Ada, Velma Partenheimer

135 State Street

135 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Sergeant Albert Boyer

143 State Street

143 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906Parker C. Smith
—Daniel R. Smith

147 State Street

147 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1906No information available
1964Gladys Woodards
—Joseph Hainsworth
—Clemente Quieroz
—Estel Brown
—William J. Horay

165 State Street

165 State Street — 100 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1941Edward O'Connor
— David Baird Company
—Audrey M. Harper

106, 108, & 110 State Street

Camden Courier-Post —

106, 108, & 110 State Street - Camden Courier-Post, June 4, 1933

Returned to civilized living, this group of 23 children is happy once again. They are members of 11 families under Emergency Relief at 106, 108 and 110 State Street who were forced to cook their meals on rude makeshift stoves in the back yards after gas and electricity had been turned off for non-payment of bills.

11 Families Cook in Yards; 35 Children Suffer Until Paper Guarantees Gas Bills

Camden Courier-Post —

Mothers Forced to Use Make-Shift Means When Public Service Cuts Fuel Supply Pending Assurance of Payment by Emergency Relief Officials

Uncivilized hardship forced on eleven poor North Camden families has been alleviated.

From early Friday morning until 3:20 p.m. Saturday these families, supposedly under the protecting care of the emergency relief, were forced to revert to pioneer methods to cook the food and heat milk. There are 35 children in the families.

Gas and electricity which had been turned off by Public Service for non-payment of bills by owners of the properties in which the families are living finally was turned on again after the Courier-Post newspapers guaranteed to Public Service the payment of future bills.

When the Courier-Post learned that these families at 106–108–110 State Street had been forced to cook their meals and heat their milk over makeshift stoves in the yard, an effort was made at once to reach Emergency Relief officials Saturday afternoon. When that failed, these newspapers notified Public Service they would stand responsible for the bills incurred until the emergency relief would have an opportunity to act today.

A few minutes later, however, a Public Service employee stated that a representative of the emergency relief organization also had called and agreed to guarantee payment of the bills.

Diligent efforts to verify this statement were unsuccessful last night. Wayland P. Cramer, Camden county relief director, said he had heard nothing of the case and that it would be one to be handled by Dr. Arthur L. Stone, Camden city relief director who is serving until his resignation is accepted by the state relief organization.

Dr. Stone said that while he had guaranteed payment of gas and electric bills in a similar case about a month ago, he had no knowledge of Saturday’s case.

“I assume the situation was handled by Charles Edgar, of the rental division of the emergency relief,” Dr. Stone said. Edgar could not be reached last night.

Dr. Stone said it was the usual policy of the Emergency Relief to arrange with Public Service to guarantee payment of gas and electricity of companies when rent properties to the relief administration. If the bills are not paid by the renting companies, the money is taken from the amounts due these companies from the relief administration. Dr. Stone said he had no knowledge that such was the policy followed in this case.

A pathetic picture was presented in the back yards of 106, 108 and 110 State Street Saturday until the gas and electric service was resumed.

Huddled about little open stoves, with the sun beating down on them, the housewives worked as best they could to cook food and heat the milk for their children.

In these families are 35 children between the ages of one and ten years. All 11 families have been on relief for some time. Three other families in the apartments not on relief, also suffered from the lack of gas and electricity until payment of the bills was guaranteed.

Meanwhile John Colt, state director of emergency relief, has received but has not accepted Dr. Stone’s resignation. Colt admitted the possibility it might be necessary for him to visit Camden in his investigation surrounding Dr. Stone’s resignation.

“I have received Dr. Stone’s letter of resignation,” said Colt, “but have not accepted it. You can say for me that I have this whole matter under advisement. I shall visit Camden if necessary. I do not want to give this matter any more publicity than is necessary. After all, my job is to conduct relief affairs to the satisfaction of localities throughout the state, and disturbances of this nature take my time from relief work. I shall try to compose this matter to the best interests of all concerned.”

First Ward G.O.P. Fights Move To Give Ecky’s Job to Lehman

Camden Courier-Post —

First Ward G.O.P. Fights Move To Give Ecky’s Job to Lehman - Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938 First Ward G.O.P. Fights Move To Give Ecky’s Job to Lehman - Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938 First Ward G.O.P. Fights Move To Give Ecky’s Job to Lehman - Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938 First Ward G.O.P. Fights Move To Give Ecky’s Job to Lehman - Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938

By DAN McCONNELL

First ward Republican workers opposed to the political dictation of former U. S. Senator David Baird are forming an organization to prevent the discharge of Harry F. Ecky, permanent registration registrar, and the appointment of William H. Lehman, Baird lieutenant, to the job.

This was revealed yesterday by Robert Brennan, First ward county committeeman.

Brennan made known that ward and precinct workers and more than 20 other Republicans, many former Baird adherents, met at his home, 103 State street, on Saturday night, when a “Stop Bill Lehman” movement was launched.

The movement, Brennan said, was spontaneous and was not inaugurated by him.

“Several friends called at my home Sunday afternoon to ask if it was true that Dave Baird intended to fire Harry Ecky and give Bill Lehman the job,” Brennan said. “I finally decided to hold a meeting Sunday night and quite a crowd gathered.

“Because of the interest we decided to hold a larger meeting later in the week. Those who attended the meeting are opposed to Baird and everything he stands for.

Those who spoke against the attempt to get Ecky’s job were William Heidican, William Hernessy, Richard Phillips, Fred Barth, Herbert Brennan, Elwood Martz and Frank Garrison. The latter was secretary of the meeting.

Brennan said members of the group will carry the fight against Ecky’s removal and the appointment of Lehman to every ward in the city, if necessary.

Battle Planned

“If Baird tries to go through with his scheme we will hire a hall, stage a parade and hold a mass meeting and invite every anti-Baird Republican in the city and county to attend,” Brennan added.

“Bill Lehman never did anything to help other Republicans get jobs. Since he has held his job at headquarters the only thing he has ever done is to get those seeking jobs to fill out cards and file them. The cards stayed in the file and nobody got jobs.”

Surrogate Frank B. Hanna, Republican State committeeman, last week charged Baird sought to oust Ecky as registration commissioner by obtaining the appointment of Myer Sakin, Camden attorney, to the Camden County Board of Elections.

Hanna lauded Ecky as one of the most efficient court house officeholders. The surrogate endorsed George H. Walton, of Haddonfield, a Camden attorney, for the election board appointment, succeeding another Haddonfield man and attorney William A. Early King. The Haddonfield Republican Club has endorsed Walton.

9 Added To Police, Fire Units

Camden Courier-Post —

9 Added To Police, Fire Units - Camden Courier-Post, March 17, 1966

E. W. ELDRED

T. McCARTHY

W. G. O’DENNIS

F. HOWARD JR.

Six new policemen and three firemen were added to the city forces yesterday in appointments made by Keith Kauffman, director of public safety.

The new patrolmen are Robert F. Whalen, 25, of 2957 Hartford Road; Edward F. Eldred, 22, of 1014 Kenwood Avenue; Robert D. Bergman, 22, of 3148 Waldorf Avenue; Timothy J. McCarthy, 24, of 113 State Street; Henry W. Sanders, 23, of 535 Pfeiffer Avenue; and Frank Howard Jr., 23, of 1848 Mt. Ephraim Avenue.

R. F. WHALEN

The firemen are Daniel M. Gallucci, 26, of 1855 S. 4th Street; Thomas F. Broccoli, 22, of 1467 Pershing Street; and William G. O’Dennis, 22, of 436 Pfeiffer Street.

H. W. SANDERS JR.

T. F. BROCCOLI

R. D. BERGMAN

D. M. GALLUCCI

200 Block of State Street

The 200 Block of State Street — mid-1930s, as seen from the north

The 200 Block of State Street — mid-1930s, as seen from the north. Roofs of houses on Grant Street at bottom. Large building is the Cassady School in foreground. Vine and Main Streets at top of picture. 3rd Street at left, 2nd Street at right.

206 State Street — Camden Morning Post, December 12, 1930

Charles J. Franklin

Funeral services for Charles J. Franklin, who died on December 11, will be held at 2 o’clock on Monday at his home, 206 State street. Members of Camden Camp, 8967, Modern Woodmen of America are invited to attend.

He is survived by his widow, Anna Franklin. Burial will be private. — Camden Morning Post, December 12, 1930

210 State Street — Dr. Walter S. Bray 210 State Street — Dr. Walter S. Bray office

210 State Street — Dr. Walter S. Bray — early 1910s–1923

216 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, October 17, 1931

The Helena Studio of Dancing

BALLROOM—TAP—CHARACTER TOE BALLET—GERMAN WIGMAN (Group Lessons Fifty Cents—Ballroom, Seven Lessons, Five Dollars—Children’s Private Lessons, Seventy-five Cents.)

216 State Street      Camden 8516 — Associated Teacher of the Marchand School, Phila., Pa. — Camden Courier-Post, October 17, 1931

216 State Street — Three Children Rescued — Camden Courier-Post, November 6, 1951

—Courier-Post Photo

FATHER WHO SAVED his three children is shown holding the tots after the rescue Monday from their smoke-filled apartment at 216 State street. The children were taking their afternoon nap when the blaze was discovered. From left, Joseph, David Jr. and Jacqueline, are held by their father, David Kaluhiokaleni.

216 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, February 15, 1956

Ex-N.Y. Ship Man Found Dead Here

A former New York Shipyard welder was found dead in his North Camden room Tuesday.

Det. Joseph Schultz said a body found in a second-floor rear room of 216 State st. has been identified as Boleswaw Olszewski, 47.

Coroner Robert Blake said death was from natural causes. Burial took place Tuesday in New Camden Cemetery. Blake said there were no immediate relatives.

Schultz said the man was last seen Friday near his residence. Schultz said he learned the victim had formerly worked at the South Camden shipyard, but had been unemployed recently because of an injury.

Walter Crossley, 203 Penn st., owner of the State st. house, was summoned to the scene by another tenant, Mrs. Pauline Quinn, and opened the door of the second floor apartment. — Camden Courier-Post, February 15, 1956

222–220 & 218–216 State Street — June 1974

222–220 & 218–216 State Street — June 1974. Razed early 2004.

223 State Street — James M. Cassady Public School

223 State Street — James M. Cassady Public School — 1900s–1960s

200 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1874–1974.

201 State Street

201 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

202 State Street

202 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

203 State Street

203 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1874–1893 William T. Bailey
1940 Charles A. Williams

204 State Street

204 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

206 State Street

206 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Charles J. & Ann Franklin

208 State Street

208 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

210 State Street

210 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
early 1910s–1923 Dr. Walter S. Bray
1940sCharles Crain & Family
1940sMr. & Mrs. Charles Crain
1940sFranklin C. Crain
— Lieutenant Franklin C. Crain

216 State Street

216 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1911William F. Jaeckel & Family
1931Helena Studio of Dancing
1951David Kaluhiokalani & Family
1951David Kaluhiokalani Jr.
1951Joseph Kaluhiokalani
1951David & Elsie V. Carels Kaluhiokalani
1951David Jr., Joseph, Jacqueline Kaluhiokalani
1952–1956Walter Francis Crossley (landlord)
1956Boleslaw Olszewski
1956Pauline Quinn
— William E. Jaeckel
—Florence Jaeckel Genther
—Elinor Genther
—Robert Blake
—Joseph Schultz

222–220 & 218–216 State Street

222–220 & 218–216 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
June 1974Standing (razed early 2004)

223 State Street

223 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1960sJames M. Cassady Public School
1976Graduation
—Cooper's Poynt School (Cooper Point School)

226 State Street

226 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Frank W. Garrison

226–224 State Street

226–224 State Street — 200 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— The State Bar

300 Block of State Street

304–302 State Street

304–302 State Street

315–317 State Street — 2004

315–317 State Street — 2004

315 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24, 1896

FREEMAN.—On September 23, 1896, Alfred Smith Freeman, aged 63 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday evening, September 24, at 8 o’clock, from the residence of his brother, George H. Freeman, 315 State street, Camden, N. J. Interment at Westfleet, Cape Cod, Mass., on Saturday, the 26th inst. — Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24, 1896

325 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, December 27, 2012

CAMDEN NEWS NOTES

Local Democrats have called a meeting for Saturday night to settle the controversy over the selection of a man to fill the job of motor vehicle agent, soon to be vacant.

Announcement was made by Prosecutor Boyle yesterday that he will not try the members of the Excise Commission next Monday as was planned, but will substitute several election cases.

Said to have been despondent because his sweetheart went back on him, Lester Sharp, a negro, 25 years old, of 710 Sycamore street, drank laudanum yesterday. His life was saved at the Cooper Hospital.

After a several weeks’ illness, Isaac Lee, 70 years old, of 325 State street, died yesterday. He was at one time prominently identified with Philadelphia’s fish market and owned considerable real estate in Camden.

With a capital of $3000, the Berkley Beach Company was incorporated yesterday, the object being to deal in real estate. The incorporators are J. F. Sutton, K. L. Kaiser and T. Harry Rowland.

Slipping on the ice, Mrs. Susan Compton, 72 years old, of 722 South Eighth street, broke her hip last night. Owing to her advanced age it was stated at the Cooper Hospital that her injury may have serious results.

327 State Street — 2004 327 State Street — 2004 327–337 State Street — 2004

327 State Street — 2004

327 State Street — December 11, 1951

327 State Street — December 11, 1951

327 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, April 27, 2013

From one of them, Mrs. Mary E. Bonstedt, 699 Spring street, Camden, the Detective Bureau clerk received the following letter: “Will you be good enough to assist me in finding my people. I have been informed that my mother is dead, but I believe my father is alive, and in addition to locating him I am eager to know whether I have any sisters or brothers.

“When I was less than two years old I was taken, I have been told, from my parents and placed in St. Vincent’s Home, Philadelphia, and afterward adopted.

“Since I have grown older I have been advised that I have several relatives living and I am anxious to see them. My birth name was Mary E. Madden, but as you will observe I have married.” — Philadelphia Inquirer, April 27, 1913

327 State Street — July 25, 1960

327 State Street — July 25, 1960

FRANCIS X. DILKS

Francis X. Dilks, 60, of 327 State st., died Saturday in Cooper Hospital. He was a retired machinist for the SS Machine and Tool Works, Philadelphia. Surviving is his wife, Alice.

Services will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday in a funeral home at 532 State st., where friends may call Tuesday night. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken.

337 State Street — January 13, 2006

337 State Street — Strecker family

337 State Street — January 13, 2006

337 State Street — January 13, 2006

337 State Street — January 13, 2006

337 State Street — January 13, 2006

337 State Street — January 17, 1953

337 State Street — January 17, 1953

AVERTED BAD FIRE
To the Editor:

We wish to say thank you to the men who got off a No. 80 bus at 4th and State sts. Friday, Jan. 9, to notify us of a fire they had seen in an upstairs window. If it hadn't been for their consideration and action extreme damage would have been done. Thank you again from all of us at 337 State st.

MR. AND MRS. C. K. ALBRIGHT
JACOB STRECKER
337 State st.

337 State Street — March 5, 1962

337 State Street — March 5, 1962

JACOB STRECKER

Services for Jacob Strecker of 337 State st., who died Friday, were held today in the B. C. Schroeder and Sons Funeral Home, 715 Cooper st. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken.

Mr. Strecker was a retired well driller for the Camden City Water Dept. where he worked 28 years. He was a member of the Camden Tallaco Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Albright of Camden and seven grandchildren.

337 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948

337 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948

WILLIAM F. STRECKER

William F. Strecker, 46, died Thursday at 337 State street, the home of his father, Jacob Strecker, engineer in the city water department. He had been ill several months.

337 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948 (continued)

337 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1948 (continued)

Born in Camden, he was a lifelong resident and was a member of the East End Tallaca Association.

Also surviving are his widow, Della; two sons, Kingston, Philadelphia, and Joseph E.; a daughter, Joan L., and a sister, Mrs. Clifford Albright, all of Camden.

Services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. in the funeral home of B. C. Schroeder & Sons, 715 Cooper street, where friends may call tomorrow night. Burial will be in Bethel Memorial park.

337 to 409 State Street — 2004

337 to 409 State Street — 2004

300 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1884–2006.

301 State Street

301 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Augustus Reeve

302 State Street

302 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1910s James F. Walton Jr.

306 State Street

306 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

307 State Street

307 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920sWilliam G. Bonstedt & Family

308 State Street

308 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

309 State Street

309 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1888–1890John & Celia E. McCreight
1888–1890Miss C. Eva McCreight
1888–1906 Miss Elizabeth 'Lizzie' McCreight

310 State Street

310 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1924–1953 Arthur M. Gill
WWII Technical Sergeant Malcolm Gill

311 State Street

311 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910 Miss Elizabeth 'Lizzie' McCreight

313 State Street

313 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1930sGeorge T. Moore & Family

315 State Street

315 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896Alfred Smith Freeman
1914Lorigan-Hurley Builders
1914 William L. Hurley
1914–1920s William Henry Lorigan

317 State Street

317 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929–1933William Huff Sr. & Family
1929–1933William & Anna Huff
1929–1933William K. Huff

319 State Street

319 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1912 William F. Jann
— Frank J. Hartmann Sr.
—Alan Jarvis

321 State Street

321 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1933 Miss Elizabeth 'Lizzie' McCreight
1930Mrs. Gertrude Gillespie

324 State Street

324 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1884 Frank S. Jones

325 State Street

325 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935–1936First Ward Democratic Club
1936North Camden Athletic Association
1912Isaac Lee

326 State Street

326 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— John J. Burleigh

327 State Street

327 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1938William G. Bonstedt & Family
1910–1938William G. & Mary E. Bonstedt
1910–1938Susan Bonstedt
1927Louis Sander
1927 Joseph Carpani
1951–1960Francis X. & Alice Dilks

328 State Street

328 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Allen Hearn

330 State Street

330 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935William A. Casselman & Family
1935William A. & Helen Casselman
1935William A. Casselman Jr.
— Carleton D. Haigis
—Edna Haigis
—William J. Kraft

332 State Street

332 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1895 Miss Elizabeth 'Lizzie' McCreight

334 State Street

334 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1967Donald Mullen & Family
1967Donna Lynn Mullen

337 State Street

337 State Street — 300 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1948–1962Jacob Strecker & Family
1948–1962Jacob & Mary Strecker
1948–1962William F. Strecker
1948–1962Gladys Strecker
1948–1962William Strecker & Family
1948–1962William & Della Strecker
1948–1962Kingston, Joseph E., Joan L. Strecker
1948–1962Clifford K. & Gladys Strecker Albright

3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight

Camden Courier-Post —

3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight - Camden Courier-Post, October 26, 1936 3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight - Camden Courier-Post, October 26, 1936 3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight - Camden Courier-Post, October 26, 1936 3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight - Camden Courier-Post, October 26, 1936

Lodge, Sheehan and Roye to Speak at Democratic Rallies

All three Democratic Assembly nominees—Henry Lodge, Bartholomew Sheehan and Harry Roye—will speak tonight at three Roosevelt rallies, one at Magnolia and the others in the First and Ninth wards, Camden. Announcement was made they also will endeavor to address other Roosevelt meetings tonight.

The other rallies tonight will include meetings in Ashland, Pennsauken and the Fourth, Twelfth and Thirteenth wards.

A Collingswood rally will be conducted this afternoon, at 3.30 o’clock, at 784 Haddon avenue, that borough.

Lodge will be the principal speaker at the Ashland rally, to be held at the hall of Ashland Fire Company, under sponsorship of the Ashland Democratic Club.

The other Ashland speakers will include Edward J. Kelleher, Camden county campaign manager; former Prosecutor Ethan P. Wescott, Frank M. Lario, Grover Richman, Jr.; Samuel T. French, Jr.; William Brooks; Thomas M. Madden, of the Camden County Board of Elections, and Benjamin Dzick.

The Magnolia rally, sponsored by the Roosevelt Democratic Club, will be held at the fire hall there at Evesham avenue, west of Warwick road. The speakers will include Sheehan, Roye and Lodge; Mrs. Bertha Shippen Irving, Guy Lee, Jr., nominee for Congress; Mayor-designate George E. Brunner, of Camden, state committeeman; Howard Callingham, Daniel West, Mildred Yemmans, Mrs. Emma E. Hyland, Democratic state committeewoman; Oliver H. Bond. Kelleher, Prosecutor Samuel Iando [sic], Alice Pearl Harris and George Aaron.

Rally in First Ward

The First ward meeting will be at 325 State street, sponsored by the First Ward Democratic Club. The speakers include Lodge, Roye and Sheehan, City Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann, Jr.; Gene Mariano, Camden county Italian campaign chairman; Aaron, Samuel T. French, Sr.; Kelleher, Norman Heine, Frank Crawford and John Blandy.

Sheehan, Roye and Lodge also will address the Ninth Ward Democratic Club’s Roosevelt rally at Sixth and Berkley street. Also listed for addresses are Lee, Dr. Ernest Larossa, nominee for coroner; Aaron, Angelo De Persia, Blandy, and Kelleher.

Mrs. Bertha Shippen Irving, Haddonfield postmaster, will address the Collingswood meeting this afternoon under auspices of the Collingswood Democratic Club. Other speakers also will be heard.

The Twelfth ward meeting will be that of the Twelfth Ward Democratic Club at 2822 Mitchell street. Among the speakers will be Kelleher, Allen Dolgin, Samuel Gelfand, Dr. Bowman, Carl Egerton, Foster Meekins and Ralph Acoo.

Fourth Ward Rally

The Fourth ward rally, to be conducted at 428 Stevens street by the Fourth Ward Democratic Club, will be addressed by Meyer Wessel, formerly of the Camden Board of Education; Benjamin Daick, Madden, Lario, Kelleher and De Persia.

The Pennsauken Colored Democratic Club is sponsoring a Roosevelt rally at 1838 North Forty-ninth street, Pennsauken, with Dr. Howard Primas, Grace Jones, Dr. Bowman, Milton Jones, Clarence Leigh, and Kelleher listed as the speakers.

The Thirteenth Ward Democratic Club will conduct another Roosevelt rally at Haddon and Kaighn avenues. The speakers tonight will include Isaac Eason, assistant prosecutor; Freeholder Andrew J. McMahon, Frank Suttill, Edward Fox, Leonard Savadove, Howard Callingham, Kelleher, Anthony Mitchell and Abe Greenberg.

A group of speakers will address two central-city rallies in the morning and afternoon, one at 11.45 o’clock and the other at 7.45 p. m. The speakers listed are Theodore French, John Donges, Clarence Dunkelberger, Grover Richman, Jr.; Joseph Moss, A. David Epstein, S. A. Levy, Harry Adams, Benton Childers and Victor Rocco.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1912

The funeral of William Jann, the commission merchant who died at Sheboygan, Wis., was held yesterday from his home at 319 State street, there being delegations from the Camden Lodges of Elks, Moose, Owls and Eagles, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the members of the Dock Street Fish Market. Interment was made at Harleigh Cemetery.

Frank Hartman [sic] and Allan Jarvis, Camden business men, left yesterday for a six weeks’ trip in the West during which they will participate in the Elks’ convention at Portland, Ore., and then go to other points of interest.

Camden News Notes

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Camden News Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1912

The funeral of William Jann, the commission merchant who died at Sheboygan, Wis., was held yesterday from his home at 319 State street, there being delegations from the Camden Lodges of Elks, Moose, Owls and Eagles, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the members of the Dock Street Fish Market. Interment was made at Harleigh Cemetery.

Frank Hartman and Allan Jarvis, Camden business men left yesterday for a six weeks’ trip in the West, during which they will participate in the Elks’ convention at Portland, Ore., and then go to other points of interest.

Own Life Taken by Music Teacher

Camden Morning Post —

Own Life Taken by Music Teacher - Camden Morning Post, October 20, 1933 Own Life Taken by Music Teacher - Camden Morning Post, October 20, 1933 Own Life Taken by Music Teacher - Camden Morning Post, October 20, 1933

Miss Elizabeth M’Creight, 65, Found Dead in Home at 321 State Street

An elderly North Camden music teacher ended her life last night by gas.

The teacher was Miss Elizabeth McCreight, 65, of 321 State street. Her body was found in the kitchen.

Because Miss McCreight lived alone, police guarded the house during the night, after she had been discovered dead, when it was reported she owned many valuables.

Detectives reported finding a chair upset directly in front of the kitchen gas stove, indicating, they said, Miss McCreight was overcome by the fumes and had fallen from the chair.

The body was discovered after two boys, William K. Huff, 16, of 317 State street, and Dermott Dollar, 16, of 408 Cooper street, had smelled the odor of gas as they passed. Huff went to his home, directly across the street, and told his father, William K. Huff, Sr., who telephoned police.

Detectives William Dolan and Leon Branch forced a rear window and found the body on the floor of the gas filled kitchen. All gas jets of a cook stove were open. Coroner Arthur H. Holl was summoned and issued a certificate of death by suicide. Holl declared the woman had probably been dead for three or four days.

Neighbors informed police the woman lived in the house alone and was a music teacher. Other information revealed she was an active social worker of the North Baptist Church, Linden street near Fourth street, and had not been seen since Sunday when she returned from church.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Holl Funeral Home, 1401 Princess avenue, by Rev. George H. Hemingway, former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The body will be on view tomorrow night at the Holl parlors. Interment will be on Tuesday in the family burial plot at Springfield, Ohio.

400 Block of State Street

400 Block of State Street — 2004 406–400 State Street — 2004

400 Block of State Street — 2004

418 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

418 State Street — M.P. McGovern Contractor — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

McGOVERN M P
RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL
ALTERATIONS - REPAIRS - JOBBING
CAMDEN
418 State.............WOodlawn 3-8495

427 State Street — 1963

427 State Street — 1963

439 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 10, 2010

Known throughout the country for her interest in the deaf and dumb, Mrs. Katherine D. Saul, wife of Dr. C. Dudley Saul, died suddenly at her home, 439 State street, Camden. She is survived by her husband and two children. — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 10, 1910

400 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1910–1976.

401 State Street

401 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

403 State Street

403 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

405 State Street

405 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929 Mrs. Lillie R. Kelton

407 State Street

407 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

408 State Street

408 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—Grace Lutheran Church

409 State Street

409 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

411 State Street

411 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Dorsey Robinson
— Samuel M. Shay
—Salvatore Garvano
—Stanley Sandawo
—Charles Sandowo
—William (Bronislaw) Wylupek

413 State Street

413 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

415 State Street

415 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

417 State Street

417 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—No information available

418 State Street

418 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955M.P. McGovern (Building Contractor)

419 State Street

419 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—Margaret Anderson

420 State Street

420 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
WWII Private First Class Joseph C. Fournier

427 State Street

427 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1960sBob Gilbert

428 State Street

428 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1956Betty Cohen

431 State Street

431 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1976 Scene of booby-trap discovered by Captain John F. Gaffney Jr.

433 State Street

433 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Commodore Herbert Hartley

437 State Street

437 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1928Vernon Cramer

439 State Street

439 State Street — 400 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Dr. C. Dudley & Katherine Saul

Thieves Get Radio Set, Gold Watch, $100 in Cash

Camden Courier-Post —

Thieves Get Radio Set, Gold Watch, $100 in Cash - Camden Courier-Post, April 5, 1928

A thief entered the home of Vernon Cramer, 437 State street, last night while he was away and stole a gold watch and a pocketbook containing $100. Cramer found the room ransacked when he returned home.

James O’Neil, 1131 Nelson street, reported to police this morning that a radio valued at $79 had been stolen from his home last night.

500 Block of State Street

501–505 State Street — 2004 501–505 State Street — 2004 501–509 State Street — 2004 507–509 State Street — 2004 507–513 State Street — 2004 509–511 State Street — 2004 509–511 State Street — 2004 509–517 State Street — 2004 513–515 State Street — 2004 513–515 State Street — 2004 515–519 State Street — 2004 539–543 State Street — 2004 539–543 State Street — 2004 543 State Street — 2004 543 State Street — 2004

500 Block of State Street — 2004

514 State Street — Mary C. Yapp — January 2052

514 State Street — Mary C. Yapp

500 Block of State Street — December 7, 1957

500 Block of State Street — December 7, 1957

Mr. and Mrs. W. Lawson
Of 504 State st., are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today.

500 Block of State Street — December 7, 1957

500 Block of State Street — December 7, 1957

500 Block of State Street — December 7, 1957

500 Block of State Street — December 7, 1957

60 Years Ago:
Pair Recalls Dance Date on Anniversary

Two free tickets to a Camden dance in 1895 started a friendship between a Camden girl and a Philadelphia boy who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary today.

The girl, then Hattie Brass and now Mrs. William Lawson, 81, of 504 State st., quickly recalled their first date.

522–536 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, September 18, 1908

W. A. Simmerman yesterday took out a permit for the erection of ten brick dwellings to be located at Haddon avenue and Chestnut streets. E. J. O’Hara also took out a permit for the erection of eight dwellings at 522 to 536 State street. — Philadelphia Inquirer, September 18, 1908

548 State Street — June 2, 1948

548 State Street — June 2, 1948

MRS. ANNA K. DOUGHERTY

Services for Mrs. Anna K. Dougherty, of 548 State street, will be held at 11 a. m. Thursday in the residence, where friends may call tomorrow night. Burial will be in Locustwood Memorial park under direction of B. C. Schroeder & Sons. A resident of Camden more than 50 years, Mrs. Dougherty died Sunday in her home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert S. Payne; a son, Harry K., and 12 grandchildren.

552 State Street — Chek-In Food Market

552 State Street — Chek-In Food Market

500 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1888–1969.

500 State Street

500 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Dr. Paul Cohen

501 State Street

501 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—Dr. Ernest G. Hummel
1906Arthur Grant

504 State Street

504 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1957William Lawson & Family
1957William & Hattie Lawson

505 State Street

505 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Charles A. Wolverton

513 State Street

513 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Samuel T.J. French Sr.
— Samuel T.J. French Jr.
— Nelson G. French

514 State Street

514 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1953Mary C. Yapp
— Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church
— B.C. Schroeder & Sons

519 State Street

519 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–mid-1950s The Clow Family
1900s–mid-1950sMr. & Mrs. Robert D. Clow Sr.
1900s–mid-1950sMiss Irena Clow
1900s–mid-1950s Robert D. Clow Jr.

522 State Street

522 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

524 State Street

524 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

526 State Street

526 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

528 State Street

528 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

530 State Street

530 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

532 State Street

532 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

534 State Street

534 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses

536 State Street

536 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1908Permit issued to E.J. O'Hara to build houses
1938Mrs. Mildred Shockley

537 State Street

537 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940sCurtis & Margaret Kaufman

539 State Street

539 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1936 Samuel Edwards

543 State Street

543 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1930s Michael & Margaret Carroll

546 State Street

546 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1940s–1967 Margaret Carroll & Family

548 State Street

548 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1948Mrs. Anna K. Dougherty

552 State Street

552 State Street — 500 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1969–1991Chek-In Food Market (owner Jerry Mangel)

News of a Day in the City of Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

News of a Day in the City of Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 16, 1906

Camden is to have another daily newspaper. The stockholders met yesterday and elected these officers: President, George M. Beringer; vice president, William E. Anthony; secretary, Newton B. T. Roney; treasurer, John Danenhower. It will be called the Daily News, and while it is to be a business proposition, it will be established mainly for the advocacy of the Colby-Record movement in New Jersey. It will be opposed to present local political conditions.

Albert Reese, 27 years old, of 834 Jersey avenue, Gloucester City, fell eighty feet from a scaffold at the New York Ship Yard last night. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital apparently fatally injured. An examination revealed the fact that he had escaped with slight bruises.

James McDonald, who was struck by a train at Fish House Monday, died at the Cooper Hospital, Camden, yesterday, without regaining consciousness. His address is unknown and the body was removed to the Morgue awaiting a claimant.

According to the report of Health Physician Leavitt, of the Camden Board of Health, the health of the city is exceedingly good. In all there were but thirty-nine contagious diseases reported for the past month. There was but one case of typhoid fever. This disease has almost entirely disappeared from Camden, there having been less than a score of cases the past year.

A number of Camden’s officials enjoyed a planked shad dinner at Chew’s Landing last night. In the party were City Comptroller Samuel Hufty, City Engineer Levi Farnham, Assistant Tax Receivers Charles Elfreth, J. F. Newton and Frank Heisler, Assistant Engineer William Osler, License Clerk John McCabe, Building Inspector William Steinmetz, Plumbing Inspector Harry Francis and Mayor Charles H. Ellis.

Robert Floyd, a colored stevedore, of Mt. Ephraim avenue, Camden, is building a thirty-five-foot boat in his back yard with the object of using it to seek a treasure island in the West Indies. Although his home is nearly two miles from the river, Floyd declares he will have no difficulty in launching the rather unwieldy craft. A sailor on board a vessel which Floyd was unloading told him the tale of hidden gold and as a result the Camden man decided to seek out the spot on his own hook.

There was an exciting incident in Recorder Stackhouse’s court, in Camden, yesterday, when a young woman yelled a denial in a high voice as a witness was testifying in the case of Herbert M. Denny against Chauncey Bell and Frederick Bock, the latter two being charged with assault and battery. Silence was restored by the court officers and the case was concluded by the defendants being held in $200 bail each.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nace in the Circuit Court, in Camden, yesterday were given a verdict for $25 against the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Company. The plaintiffs sued for $2500, they claiming a conductor of the company roughly handled the woman on March 16 of last year when she was put off a train. In the case of Charles Smith against the Public Service Corporation a verdict was given for the plaintiff in the sum of $600.

William H. Cox, 18 years old, of 903 Haddon avenue, had his right foot crushed at the Camden Iron Works yesterday. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.

William Walsh, 17 years old, of 524 Borton street, who had been missing several days, returned yesterday. He had gone to Atlantic City to see the sights.

The Germantown Wood Working Company was incorporated yesterday with a capital of $10,000.

Ida Jackson, a negress, was convicted of dealing in lottery policy before Judge Joline yesterday. William Derry, also a negro, was convicted on a similar charge.

John Cowan, 53 years old, of 1024 Sycamore street, died suddenly yesterday from hemorrhages of the stomach. He was a life-long resident of Camden.

At great personal risk, Dr. Ernest Ramsdell, of 425 Linden street, Camden, last night saved Arthur Grant, 11 years old, of 501 State street, from being crushed beneath a team of horses. Arthur, who was riding a bicycle, attempted to get out of the way of a dog. In doing so he wheeled directly into the horses. The latter reared and were about to fall on the boy when Dr. Ramsdell rushed over to him and dragged him from beneath the horses.

Store, Three Homes Entered By Thieves

Camden Courier-Post —

Store, Three Homes Entered By Thieves - Camden Courier-Post, February 11, 1928 Store, Three Homes Entered By Thieves - Camden Courier-Post, February 11, 1928 Store, Three Homes Entered By Thieves - Camden Courier-Post, February 11, 1928 Store, Three Homes Entered By Thieves - Camden Courier-Post, February 11, 1928

Robbers Get Cash in East Camden Market; Jewelry Taken at Residence

Thieves looted an East Camden chain store and three North Camden residences of more than $400 in cash and jewelry worth nearly $500 during the night.

Gaining entrance into a vacant house at 2703 Westfield avenue, the thieves chopped a hole through the plaster-wall to reach the Atlantic and Pacific store at Twenty-seventh street and Westfield avenue. The loot consisted of $218.52 in cash hidden on a shelf behind some groceries. The robbery was discovered by the store manager, Robert McKenna, who reported it to the police. The thieves had worked quietly, shielded from sight of motorists by a closet in which the hole was cut.

The home of John H. Kramer, 525 North Fourth street, was robbed last night during the absence of the family. Thieves jimmied a side window and gained entrance. A wallet containing $200, which was left in a pair of trousers, was stolen, along with a diamond ring valued at $125 and a gold watch and chain valued at $90.

Jewelry and silk hosiery valued at $250 was stolen last night from the home of Samuel J. Edwards, Tenth Ward Republican leader, 539 State street, during the absence of the family. The theft was discovered by Mrs. Edwards when she returned with her husband and daughter. Every drawer in the house was pulled out and the contents dumped on the floor. The thieves overlooked some family heirlooms, a small wrist watch and all the silverware. They forced a rear window and broke open a door to the kitchen. Detectives believe the intruders were frightened away. Two pairs of silk stockings were found near the kitchen door. Neighbors reported seeing a suspicious character walking past the Edwards home.

When Mrs. Grace Warner returned to her home at 203 State street yesterday afternoon she discovered that thieves had entered by jimmying a rear window. A portable electric sewing machine was missing. Detective Frank Truax was assigned to the case and declared today that he believed that somebody knowing where the machine was located in the Warner home was the guilty party.

Three Held in Theft

Charged with theft at 462 Berkley street, three boys were being held by police today. They gave their names as William Eldridge, 18 years old, of 819 Locust street; Sherman Draper, 19 years old, of 221 Benson street, and Omry Perry, 19 years old, of 902 Walnut street.

With two others, they were found in the house, the property of William Leonard, 62 South New York avenue, Atlantic City, by members of the First District patrol crew.

After questioning the boys, two were released. Police did not divulge their names. The youths in custody are said by police to have admitted the theft of the pipe. All denied damaging the house, as claimed by Leonard, detectives said today.

Harry Carle

Camden Courier-Post —

Harry Carle - Camden Courier-Post, October 22, 1937

After an illness of several months Harry Carle, 54, of Eighth and Linden streets, died yesterday. He is survived by his widow, Bertha Stein Carle; two brothers, Patrolman Frank Carle and William Carle, and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Bennett, Mrs. James Daly, Mrs. Anson Kelly and Mrs. Rose Martin. The funeral will be held at 8.30 a. m., Monday at 521 State street. High mass will be held at 9.30 a. m., at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

600 Block of State Street

600–606 State Street — 2004

600–606 State Street — 2004

616 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

616 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

Storm Doors & Windows (Cont'd)
DE COSMO WINDOW CO
ALUMINUM COMBINATION
WINDOWS - SCREENS - DOORS
DOUBLE and NEW TRIPLE TRACK
ALUMINUM AWNINGS & PATIOS
Day & Night Call
EMerson 5-6919
616 State Camden........EMerson 5-6919

628 State Street — Real Estate record

628 State Street — Real estate record

HOLC FORM PM 429-E REVISED 2-20-39
HOME OWNERS' LOAN CORPORATION
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

DATE 10/14/39 PM NO. NJ E 76 PO
SUPERSEDING 429E
CONTRACT SALES BROKER
Leon Todd Inc.,
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT BROKER
Camden, New Jersey.
DATE AVAILABLE
MO. RENTAL $
TYPE 1 fam. brick SIZE LOT 19 x 121.8
NO. ROOMS 8 TRANSP. 1 block
NO. BED ROOMS 5 WATER yes
BATH 1 GAS yes ELECT. yes
SUN ROOM SEWER yes
BKFST. RM. STREET paved
SLEEPING PORCH
FIREPLACE SERV. QTRS. BATH
GARAGE
HEAT steam ANNUAL TAXES
ROOF tin ANNUAL GRD. RENT
SALES PRICE $4500.
ADDRESS 628 State Street, Camden, N.J.
THIS LISTING SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF H.O.L.C.

630 State Street — Edward Q. Powers — WW1 draft card

630 State Street — Edward Q. Powers — WW1 draft card

REGISTRATION CARD

SERIAL NUMBER 2403 ORDER NUMBER 3336
1 Edward Quinton Powers
2 PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: 630 State, Camden, Camden, N. J.
3 Age in Years 33 4 Date of Birth: January 10, 1885
RACE: 5 White (marked)
U. S. CITIZEN: 10 Native Born (marked)
16 PRESENT OCCUPATION: Salesman EMPLOYER'S NAME: Eppens Smith Co
18 PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS: #1 So. Front, Phila., Phila., Pa.
19 NEAREST RELATIVE: Name: Mabel Wood Powers
20 Address: 630 State, Camden, Camden, N. J.
I AFFIRM THAT I HAVE VERIFIED ABOVE ANSWERS AND THAT THEY ARE TRUE.
Edward Quinton Powers (registrant's signature or mark)
P. M. G. O. Form No. 1 (Red)

633 State Street — November 18, 1930

633 State Street — Roberta Pierson Vennel / Minnie Hall — November 18, 1930

MRS. ROBERTA VENNEL

The funeral of Mrs. Roberta Vennel, 20, wife of Jesse S. B. Vennel and daughter of Harry F. and Alfaretta Pierson, who died Wednesday, will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. at her home, 633 State street. Burial will be in Colestown Cemetery.

633 State Street — November 30, 1970

633 State Street — November 30, 1970

Son Blamed

House Fire Death Traced to Smoking

A house fire Thursday morning at 633 State St., Camden, that claimed the life of an elderly woman was caused by careless smoking on the part of the woman's son, according to the fire marshal's office.

Mrs. Minnie Hall, 70, was dead on arrival at Cooper Hospital. Her son, Thomas, 51, was reported in serious condition there today with second and third-degree burns of the face, neck, chest and right arm.

Authorities said Mrs. Hall escaped the blaze, which broke out shortly before 6 a.m., but went back into the house in an apparent attempt to save her son. She was found in the kitchen of the three-story brick rowhouse with her head inside the oven, apparently to escape from the smoke, according to Acting Battalion Chief James McGrory.

The oven was not on and Mrs. Hall died of smoke inhalation, according to Joseph Bocco, an investigator in the county medical examiner's office.

Hall was found in the hallway leading to the kitchen and rescued by fireman Robert Troutman. Firemen reported the back door was locked and difficult to open, and the only other door in the kitchen opened on the front room where the fire started, McGrory said. Hall used the front room as a bedroom, according to McGrory.

Two upstairs tenants were treated and released at Cooper Hospital for burns of the head and face. They were identified as Mrs. Rosemary Miles, 19, and Louise Venney, 5. Mrs. Miles, and her husband, James who was not injured, were identified as the Venney girl's guardians.

638 State Street — March 26, 1968

638 State Street — John Schmidt / Rollo Jones — WW2 draft card

SCHMIDT

On March 25, 1968, Julia C. (nee Wegner) wife of the late John Schmidt of 638 State St., Camden, N.J., mother of Mrs. Alice Condiff, Mrs. Margaret Duke, Mrs. Edith Morris and Mrs. Kathryn [B?]isti and 3 grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of the Trinity Lutheran Church are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home of B. C. Schroeder and Sons, 715 Cooper St., Camden, N.J., where friends may call after 1 p.m., Thursday. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery.

638 State Street — WW2 draft card

638 State Street — WW2 draft card

REGISTRATION CARD—(Men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897)

SERIAL NUMBER U 01842 ORDER NUMBER
1. NAME (Print) JOHN (INITIAL) (NONE) SCHMIDT
2. PLACE OF RESIDENCE (Print): 638 STATE ST. CAMDEN CAMDEN N.J.
[THE PLACE OF RESIDENCE GIVEN ON THE LINE ABOVE WILL DETERMINE LOCAL BOARD JURISDICTION; LINE 2 OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE IDENTICAL]
3. MAILING ADDRESS: SAME AS ABOVE
4. TELEPHONE: CAMDEN 1206-J 5. AGE IN YEARS: 62 DATE OF BIRTH: JAN 8TH 1880
6. PLACE OF BIRTH: RHINLAND, GERMANY
7. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO WILL ALWAYS KNOW YOUR ADDRESS: JULIA K SCHMIDT 638 STATE ST. CAMDEN N.J.
8. EMPLOYER'S NAME AND ADDRESS: ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY CO.
9. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS: 19 ALLEGHNY AVE PHILA PA
I AFFIRM THAT I HAVE VERIFIED ABOVE ANSWERS AND THAT THEY ARE TRUE.
John Schmidt (signature)
D. S. S. Form 1 (Revised 4-1-42)

650–652 State Street — 1914

650–652 State Street — 1914

GRAND-FATHERS

653 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1, 1999

The residence of Sheriff’s Clerk Harry H. Marter, at 653 State street, was robbed of jewelry, clothing and silverware during the absence of the family on Decoration Day. — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1, 1899

600 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1891–1970.

601 State Street

601 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Charles S. Wolverton
— Charles A. Wolverton
— Walter P. Wolverton

608 State Street

608 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1933Thomas Batson

610 State Street

610 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1900s–1914 Ralph T. Githens

612 State Street

612 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1920s–1958 Ralph T. Githens

614 State Street

614 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1896–1900 S. Conrad Ott
1891–1916Alonzo Wood & Family
1891–1916Alonzo & Mary Wood
1891–1916Percival Wood
1891–1916Elsie Wood

616 State Street

616 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955De Cosmo Window Company

618 State Street

618 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
—Clifford K. Deacon Sr.
WWII Technician 5th Class Robert P. Smith

619 State Street

619 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897–1954James M. Gardner & Family
1897–1954James & Anna M. Gardner
1897–1954Wayne Gardner
1897–1954Addis Y. Gardner

622 State Street

622 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1929Frederick Koelle & Family
1929Frederick & Nellie Curtis Koelle
1929Mrs. Selena Curtis

624 State Street

624 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1920s Cullis B. Errickson
1941–1942Joseph Thompson

629 State Street

629 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1930s Elisha A. Gravenor

630 State Street

630 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1918–1933Edward Q. Powers & Family
1918–1933Edward Q. & Mabel Wood Powers
1918–1933C. Herbert Powers

631 State Street

631 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910s–1920s William P. Partenheimer
1933Mrs. Clarence Bennett

633 State Street

633 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1930Mrs. Roberta Pierson Vennel
1930Harry F. & Alfaretta Pierson
1930Jesse S.B. & Roberta Vennel
1970Mrs. Minnie Hall
1970Thomas Hall
1970Rosemary Miles
1970James Miles
1970Louise Venney
— James T. McGrory
—Joseph Bocco
— Robert Troutman

636 State Street

636 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Joseph Dowhy Sr. & Family
—Joseph & Etta Dowhy
— Joseph Dowhy Jr.
— Dennis Dowhy
— Robert Dowhy
—Edward Dowhy

638 State Street

638 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Samuel S. Elfreth
— Rollo Jones
1929John A. Dodd Family
1929Elmer M. Dodd
1940–1941Theresa B. Aleck
1942–1968John Schmidt & Family
1942–1968Camden Courier-Post
1942–1968World War II Draft Card
1942–1968John & Julia Schmidt

648 State Street

648 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938 Samuel E.F. Saunders

652 State Street

652 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1914Louis DeLisle
1914–1925 Dr. Horace Lewis Rose

653 State Street

653 State Street — 600 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1897–1928Henry H. 'Harry' Marter & Family
1897–1928Henry H. & Mary B. Marter
1897–1928Gladys E. Marter

House Fire Death Traced to Smoking

Camden Courier-Post —

House Fire Death Traced to Smoking - Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1970

Son Blamed

A house fire Thursday morning at 633 State St., Camden, that claimed the life of an elderly woman was caused by careless smoking on the part of the woman’s son, according to the fire marshal’s office.

Mrs. Minnie Hall, 70, was dead on arrival at Cooper Hospital. Her son, Thomas, 51, was reported in serious condition there today with second and third-degree burns of the face, neck, chest and right arm.

Authorities said Mrs. Hall escaped the blaze, which broke out shortly before 6 a.m., but went back into the house in an apparent attempt to save her son. She was found in the kitchen of the three-story brick rowhouse with her head inside the oven, apparently to escape from the smoke, according to Acting Battalion Chief James McGrory.

The oven was not on and Mrs. Hall died of smoke inhalation, according to Joseph Bocco, an investigator in the county medical examiner’s office.

Hall was found in the hallway leading to the kitchen and rescued by fireman Robert Troutman. Firemen reported the back door was locked and difficult to open, and the only other door in the kitchen opened on the front room where the fire started, McGrory said. Hall used the front room as a bedroom, according to McGrory.

Two upstairs tenants were treated and released at Cooper Hospital for burns of the head and face. They were identified as Mrs. Rosemary Miles, 19, and Louise Venney, 5. Mrs. Miles, and her husband, James who was not injured, were identified as the Venney girl’s guardians.

Three Hurt During Test of Fire Hose

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Three Hurt During Test of Fire Hose - Philadelphia Inquirer, May 16, 1915

Two Camden Firemen and Child in Hospital as Result of High Water Pressure

Escaping the grasp of several firemen, a hose being tested at Front and Linden streets, Camden, yesterday whirled about like a great serpent and as a result Fireman Rollo Jones, aged 36 years, of 658 State street, and David Bakley, aged 35 years, of 531 Roberts street, of No. 6 Engine Company, and Anna May Lander, aged 5 years, of 325 North Front street, were taken to Cooper Hospital. Jones had a hole knocked in his leg, Bakley nearly had an eye put out and the little girl’s legs were injured.

The hose was attached to a high-pressure main in Camden’s fire district. The force was so great that the nozzle whirled about as though a thing alive. Jones and Bakley were knocked down and then rolled over and over by the powerful stream. Swishing around, the stream struck the crowd, which scattered in every direction, all escaping except the little girl.

While the hose wiggled and bounced about several firemen endeavored to get it under control. It was only after they had been knocked about like tenpins that they succeeded in holding the nozzle and preventing further damage.

After the excitement had somewhat abated it was announced the test was a success.

Camden Honors Heroic Fireman

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Honors Heroic Fireman - Camden Courier-Post, May 6, 1971

Rescuer of Trapped Man Gets Medal; Others Cited

A 42-year-old fireman has received the City of Camden’s second highest award and citations were presented to a battalion chief, his aide, and firemen from three companies today for the rescue of a 50-year-old man from a State Street home Nov. 26.

Robert Troutman of 435 N. 41st St. received Distinguished Service Award from Mayor Joseph M. Nardi Jr. A fireman since 1960, Troutman is assigned to Engine Company 6.

The fourth platoon of Engine Company 6, along with the fourth platoons of Engine Company 2, Ladder Company 1, Rescue Company 1, received unit citations for the rescue. In addition, a citation was presented to Battalion Chief James McGrory and his aide, Joseph Randik.

TROUTMAN was one of the first firemen at the scene of the Nov. 26 fire at 633 State St., according to Fire Chief Edward V. Michalak.

Donning an air pack, Troutman crawled through flames and smoke to find the man, Thomas Hall, and lead [sic] him out of the building, said Michalak.

As he led the man to safety, his fellow firemen sprayed him with water to protect him from the flames and heat, he continued.

AFTER the fire was extinguished, firemen found the body of Minnie Hall, 72, in the kitchen of the dwelling, according to the fire chief.

Today’s awards ceremony is part of the city’s observance of National Fire Service Recognition Day.

ROBERT TROUTMAN

700 Block of State Street

729 State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, November 15, 2010

The funeral of Mrs. John Thompson, of 729 State street, took place yesterday, many persons being in attendance. Rev. William Disbrow, pastor of the Kaighn Avenue M. E. Church, officiated, and interment was made in the Harleigh Cemetery. — Philadelphia Inquirer, November 15, 1910

732 State Street — Private William F. Farrell — WW1

732 State Street — Private William F. Farrell — KIA France, September 29, 1918

WAR DEPARTMENT, Q. M. G. O. Form No. 691. Revised May 19, 1932.
APPLICATION FOR HEADSTONE
(PLEASE WRITE OUT AND RETURN IN DUPLICATE)
ORIGINAL

Body returned 10-3-21 [handwritten at top]
Enlistment Date: April 26, 1918
Discharge Date: killed in action Sept 29, 1918
Name: Farrell, William F.
Rank: Private Company: Co H Regiment: 147th Infantry Date of Death: Sept 29, 1918
Name of Cemetery: Calvary
Located in or near: City: Camden; State: New Jersey
Division: 37th Ohio [circled]. World War Veteran: yes
To be shipped to: Mrs William Dickinson, Stevens St., Via Penna R. R.
Whose post-office address is: Camden, New Jersey
This application is for the UNMARKED grave of a veteran. It is understood the stone will be furnished and delivered at the railroad station or steamboat landing above indicated, at Government expense, freight prepaid. I hereby agree to accept the headstone at destination, receive it and properly place same at the soldier's grave at my expense. NO FEE SHOULD BE PAID IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLICATION.
Mrs William Dickinson (Applicant)
Address: 732 State St., Camden, New Jersey. Date: October 10, 1935
[stamped: To A.G.O. Oct 17 1935; Ordered ... Nov 2 1935; Shipped 12-3-35; No. 1148789]

734 State Street — September 24, 2009

734 State Street — Damaged by fire, September 24, 2009

738 State Street — January 14, 1966

738 State Street — Charles W. Amme & Family — January 14, 1966

AMME—On Jan. 13, 1966, Charles W., formerly of 738 State st., Camden, husband of the late Isabelle G. Amme (nee Hollingsworth). Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday, at 2 p.m., at the Evoy Funeral Home, 129 White Horse pk., Haddon Heights. Interment at Locustwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday evening. Masonic services Sunday evening.

740 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

740 State Street — Frank J. Hartmann Sr. — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

AUSTERMUHL GEO & SON
GAS OIL
BRYANT
HEATING SYSTEMS
Our 94th Year
740 State Camden.......EMerson 5-0141
If No Answer Call.....WOodlawn 4-6137

700 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1909–1992.

701–721 State Street

701–721 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— C. Howard Hunt Pen Co.

710 State Street

710 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1964–1992 Isaac Muns Sr. & Family
1964–1992Isaac & Hilada Miller Muns
1964–1992Isaac Muns Jr.

714 State Street

714 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1956–1960s Anthony T. Orme

725 State Street

725 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1965Factory Sales

729 State Street

729 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910Mrs. John Thompson
—Rev. William Disbrow

732 State Street

732 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935–1940Mrs. William Dickinson
WWI Private William F. Farrell (KIA France, September 29, 1918)

734 State Street

734 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912John MacPeak
September 24, 2009Damaged by fire

735 State Street

735 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1909–1927Dr. David F. Bentley Sr. & Family
1909–1927Dr. David F. & Louise Bentley
1909–1927May Bentley
1909–1927Dr. David F. Bentley Jr.
1909–1927Jules F. Bentley & Edith Bentley
1946–1955Dalton's Pharmacy

738 State Street

738 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1912–1964Charles W. Amme & Family
1912–1964Charles & Isabelle G. Hollingsworth Amme

740 State Street

740 State Street — 700 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— Frank J. Hartmann Sr.
— Frank J. Hartmann Jr.
WWII PFC Frank J. Hartmann III
1955George Austermuhl & Son

800 Block of State Street

825 State Street — 1909 front

825 State Street — 1909

STATE ST EAST OF 8TH ST NORTH SIDE
CAMDEN N J #147
[handwritten arrow and the number 825 pointing at a house in the row]

825 State Street — 1909 rear

825 State Street — 1909 rear

POST CARD
[postmark: CAMDEN N.J. FEB 11 9-PM 1909]

PAL. Recd your card from NY - Many thanks. Drop in to see us sometime you are down, and bring your friend - On the opposit side you will see where we hang our Hat. Expect to [?]ing Beth Jennie & the kid [?] weather gets nice. What is your latest address? 2-10-09. Fred, 825 State St.

Mr. Phillip A. Lucas,
Baggage Dept.
Union Depot. P.R.R.
Harrisburg, Pa.

800 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1909–1938.

800 State Street

800 State Street — 800 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
— William B. Sullender

820 State Street

820 State Street — 800 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1910–1930 James H. Carey

823 State Street

823 State Street — 800 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1952Joan Wyatt

826 State Street

826 State Street — 800 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
WWII Chief Machinist Mate Irwin Ritter Clarke

827 State Street

827 State Street — 800 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1938Girven H. Culley & Family

840 State Street

840 State Street — 800 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932Samuel Cohen

Marriage Licenses

Camden Courier-Post —

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

Camden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

900 Block of State Street

912 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

912 State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages

ROBERTSON ELSIE C
INCOME TAX - PAYROLL TAXES
BOOKKEEPING - ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL REPORTS
912 State Camden......WOodlawn 3-7591

930 State Street — August 2, 1950

930 State Street — Harry Parks — August 2, 1950

* * *
HARRY Parks, 930 State street, is enjoying a week's vacation in Wildwood.

900 Block of State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1935–1960.

912 State Street

912 State Street — 900 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1955Elsie C. Robertson

914 State Street

914 State Street — 900 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1935 S. Earl Rue

925 State Street

925 State Street — 900 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1960Ambrose Faust & Family
— Ambrose Wesley 'Wes' Faust

930 State Street

930 State Street — 900 Block of State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1950Harry Parks

State Street Bridge

State Street Bridge — 1901

State Street Bridge — 1901 and 2000s

BOAT HOUSE COLNEY
STATE ST BRIDGE
CAMDEN N J 74
Looking from State St. Bridge towards Federal St. 1909

State Street Bridge — 2000s

State Street Bridge — 2000s

State Street at end of 600 Block — 2004 State Street west of 6th Street — 2004 State Street west of 6th Street — 2004

State Street near the 6th Street intersection — 2004

Train Hits School Bus

Camden Courier-Post —

One man was seriously injured last night when a passenger train and a school bus crashed at the East State Street crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

The injured man is Samuel Phillips, 45, of Blackwood, driver of the bus. He is in Cooper Hospital, having suffered cuts and bruises on the arms and legs, possible fracture of several ribs on the left side and shock.

The bus was the property of William C. Schlitz, of Maple Shade, and operated daily between the St. Joseph School, Twenty-ninth and Westfield Avenue, and Cramer Hill.

A bus load of 30 children had just vacated the bus.

Phillips, through Schlitz, made the following statement to police last night: “I was coming east on State Street and at the railroad a flagman waved for me to come across. I started across and when near the other side put the gates down on me, preventing me from crossing.”

The west gates at the crossing were broken several days ago and a flagman has been stationed there pending repairs. Officials of the railroad declared Phillips had an unobstructed view of the crossing for more than 150 feet and had ample time in which to stop his vehicle.

They refused to amplify the statement and said an investigation would be conducted at 10 a.m. today to ascertain responsibility.

Crossing Where One Was Injured in Train-Bus Crash

Camden Courier-Post —

Crossing Where One Was Injured in Train-Bus Crash - Camden Courier-Post, October 21, 1931 Crossing Where One Was Injured in Train-Bus Crash - Camden Courier-Post, October 21, 1931

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CROSSING on East State Street where a bus driver was seriously injured last night is shown with the wrecked vehicle. The driver, Samuel Phillips, of Blackwood, declares a crossing watchman waved him across while a second guard closed the gates in front of him when he was halfway across. The passenger train striking the bus was uninjured.

East State Street

East State Street runs east from North 6th Street, connecting to the former Marlton Avenue corridor. The unit block of East State Street (roughly addresses 53–118) is the area immediately east of 6th Street in North Camden.

90–94 East State Street — June 19, 1911

90–94 East State Street — June 19, 1911

100–102 East State Street — June 19, 1911

100–102 East State Street — June 19, 1911

106–110 East State Street — June 19, 1911

106–110 East State Street — June 19, 1911

112 East State Street — April 7, 2011

112 East State Street — April 7, 2011

116 East State Street — April 7, 2011

116 East State Street — April 7, 2011

East State Street — June 11, 1932

East State Street — June 11, 1932

CYCLISTS TO TOUR

The Camden-Metero Motorcycle Club will have a Gipsy tour tomorrow, it was announced yesterday by Egbert Showalter, president of the club.

The tour will start from the club headquarters, 118 East State street, Camden, promptly at 9 a. m.

100 Block of East State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1947.

100 East State Street

100 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph Nee

102 East State Street

102 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Emil H. Mietz

104 East State Street

104 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Harry J. Klosterman

106 East State Street

106 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William J. Deerr Jr.

107 East State Street

107 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Harry E. Hans

108 East State Street

108 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William H. Schmidt

109 East State Street

109 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Theodore R. Deerr

110 East State Street

110 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William J. Deerr Sr.

111 East State Street

111 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Earl Pine

112 East State Street

112 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947A.C. Harris

113 East State Street

113 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Samuel E. Doughty

115 East State Street

115 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947William T. Cathcart

116 East State Street

116 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Charles W. Snyder

117 East State Street

117 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Carlo Di Carlo

118 East State Street

118 East State Street — 100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1932 Camden Meteor Motorcycle Club
1932Egbert Showalter
1947James E. Whitmore

Murphy and Pedigree To End Long Service With Camden Police

Camden Courier-Post —

Murphy and Pedigree To End Long Service With Camden Police - Camden Courier-Post, October 8, 1932

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.”

700 Block of East State Street

This block was formerly North Marlton Avenue (prior to 1908) and was later erased by expansion of the Pavonia railroad yard.

768 East State Street — Emery A. Hawk Sr. 768 East State Street — Emma Hawk Sr.

768 East State Street — Emery A. Hawk & Emma Hawk

768 East State Street — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 5, 2002 — Pedigree family

PEDIGREE.—On June 4, 1902, Joseph Pedigree, in his 82d year. Funeral services on Saturday afternoon, June 7 at 2 o’clock, at his late residence, No. 768 North Marlton avenue, Camden, East Side, N. J. Interment private at Bethel Cemetery. — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 5, 1902

700 Block of East State Street — Occupants

Formerly North Marlton Avenue (prior to 1908). This block was erased by expansion of the Pavonia railroad yard.

768 East State Street

768 East State Street — 700 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1880–1903Joseph Pedigree & Family (farmer)
1880–1903Joseph & Mary Pedigree
1880–1903George W. Pedigree
1880–1903Charles Pedigree
1880–1903Rebecca Pedigree
1880–1903 Josiah Pedigree
1900Mrs. Mary Selah (housekeeper)
1900Lillie Selah
1900Louis Clark (farm laborer)
1902Louisa C. Brewington
1904Jacob B. Beideman
1905Gerrett Foster
1905George Eaver
1906George Eaver
1906C. Foster Burt
1907David F. Hawk
1908–1916Emery A. Hawk & Family
1908–1916Emery A. & Emma Hawk
1908–1916Henry Hawk
1908–1916Burton R. Hawk
1908–1916Elizabeth Hawk
1908–1916John B. Hawk
1908–1916Sarah H. Hawk
1908–1916Norman Hawk
1908–1916Emma Hawk
1908–1916Emery A. Hawk Jr.
1908–1916Charlotte J. Hawk
1908–1916Adam S. Hawk
1908–1916William C. Hawk
1908–1916Enos Hawk
WWII Daniel Francis Hawk

1100 Block of East State Street

1100 East State Street — 1991

1100 East State Street — Recorded Publications Laboratories — 1991

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1100 State Street
Camden, NJ 08015
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1100 Block of East State Street — Occupants

1100 East State Street

1100 East State Street — 1100 Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
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Unit Block of East State Street

Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants

City directory records, 1947.

53 East State Street

53 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Budd Handleton (grocery)

86 East State Street

86 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Charles W. Newton

88 East State Street

88 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Edward F. Titus

90 East State Street

90 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Mrs. Emma F. Letts

92 East State Street

92 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Joseph Fioravanti

94 East State Street

94 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947John Kunkel

96 East State Street

96 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Norman C. Stinger

98 East State Street

98 East State Street — Unit Block of East State Street — Occupants
Year ↕ Name ↕
1947Peter Chilbert

Albert Bass on a Shetland Pony

Albert Bass on a Shetland Pony on State Street — 1950s

Albert Bass on a Shetland Pony — State Street, 1950s. Oscar M. & Dorothy Bass lived in North Camden, at 715 North 10th Street in the late 1940s and at 615 North 6th Street by the fall of 1956. Young Albert on the pony was later known as Big Al. The other children were Clara, Dottie, Junior (Oscar Jr.), Gus, and Roy. Picture and notes courtesy of Earl & Janet Crim.

Intersection of Harrison Avenue & East State Street

Harrison Motors at Harrison Avenue and East State Street — August 1951 Harrison Avenue and East State Street — 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages

Intersection of Harrison Avenue & East State Street — Harrison Motors (northeast corner, August 1951) — Jones Auto Parts (1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages)

Intersection of Federal Street & State Street

East State Street as seen from Federal Street — July 2004

East State Street as seen from Federal Street — July 2004

Diamond Jubilee Anniversary

Camden Courier-Post —

504 State Street — Camden Courier-Post, December 6, 1957

“My father, who operated a Camden tavern, gave the tickets to Bill,” she said. “He asked me to go and a year and a half later we were married in Philadelphia.”

The couple moved to Camden, where they have lived ever since. Lawson, 84, is a retired engineer for the Public Service Coke Works.

To mark the diamond jubilee anniversary, the couple has invited 150 relatives and friends to a dinner, dance and party tonight in the Pine Grove Fire Hall, 9th st. and Jersey ave., Gloucester.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawson have two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, of Camden, and Mrs. Charles Boyle, of Gloucester; a son, William, of Camden; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. — Camden Courier-Post, December 6, 1957

No Clue to Bandits, But Suspects Spotted

Philadelphia Inquirer —

No Clue to Bandits, But Suspects Spotted - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1903 No Clue to Bandits, But Suspects Spotted - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1903 No Clue to Bandits, But Suspects Spotted - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1903 No Clue to Bandits, But Suspects Spotted - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1903 No Clue to Bandits, But Suspects Spotted - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1903

The Camden police have not the slightest clue as to the identity of the five men who early Saturday morning created a furor on the outskirts of the city by holding up a bridge tender, blowing up a safe and doing other acts that marked them as being desperadoes. The entire police force was at work yesterday, but the description given by Till and the officers who had the encounter with the emulators of the wild and woolly West was so meagre that there was practically nothing to work on.

Chief of Police John Foster said last night to an Inquirer reporter: “We have not learned anything that might lead to the arrest of the desperadoes. In the event of suspects being arrested it would be a difficult matter to connect them with the case, because no one seems to be in position to give a description. I am of the opinion that they are professionals from the manner in which they did their work.

Acquainted With Locality

“Another thing seems evident, and that is the robbers were acquainted with the locality in which they operated. They either were personally acquainted with East Camden or made it a point to get acquainted.

“This William Thallman, who is wanted in Burlington county, where the police believe him to be the head of a gang of thieves, may possibly know something about the Pavonia affair. From what I have learned he appears to be a desperate character, just one who would have the nerve to lead a gang of men to do the work of Saturday morning. Of course this is mere supposition, and it is impossible to say he is one of the men we are looking for. Another thing that might possibly connect him with the case would be his knowledge of East Camden, which is an important factor.”

Early yesterday morning a dispatch was received from Elizabeth in which it was stated that three suspicious characters had been arrested. According to the dispatch the trio were found in a box car that came from Camden. City Detectives John Painter and William Hart were at once sent to Elizabeth to take a look at the suspects. When they arrived they found the prisoners were boys and a brief line of questioning soon disposed of the theory that they had anything to do with the Camden affair. The detectives, who returned last night, said the boys were Philadelphians and had jumped a freight for a ride.

Special Officer Hare, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, noticed a group of men loitering about the Pavonia Station. Their actions were suspicious, and he took one into custody. The police were of the opinion that the prisoner might know something about the bandits, but he convinced them that he was in total ignorance of the thieves. He gave the name of D. Donovan, no home. He is still held by the police, but with no expectation of throwing any light on the identity of the men wanted so badly.

Perhaps no one had a better opportunity of giving a description of the men than Oscar Till, the bridgetender at the State street bridge, who, at the points of pistols held by two men, tied a mask over the face of a third. But even he cannot recall his midnight visitors sufficiently to furnish the police with anything to work on.

“I was too badly scared to know what they looked like,” he said. “When a couple of men are pressing cold steel to your temples, with a command to do a certain thing or die, you generally do the thing asked. I had no time to think about descriptions or anything else. The business I had to attend to was to tie the mask on the bandit, and I attended strictly to that business.”

Ralph Haines, the night operator at the tower, who was shot at repeatedly as he poked his head out of the window inquiring as to the cause of the explosion at the Pavonia station, was commended yesterday for his cool-headedness. After dodging bullets repeatedly, one of which came within an inch of his head, he dropped to the floor, crawled over to the “ticker” and asked the main office for help. Haines could see the men in silhouette but was too distant to recognize any characteristics that might lead to identifying them.

Last night numerous reports were received at Camden police headquarters of suspicious characters being seen in various parts of the city. A trolley car conductor reported at 10 o’clock that several men with dark lanterns were observed loitering about Haddon and Kaighn avenues. Sergeant Hyde, with a squad of officers, was sent to the locality, but the men had disappeared. Another report came from Fairview street near the ship yard at the lower end of the Eighth ward that suspicious-looking persons were hanging about the neighborhood, but no one could be found there when the officers arrived.

400 Housing Units To Be Added Near Present Projects

Camden Courier-Post —

400 Housing Units To Be Added Near Present Projects - Camden Courier-Post, February 6, 1950 400 Housing Units To Be Added Near Present Projects - Camden Courier-Post, February 6, 1950 400 Housing Units To Be Added Near Present Projects - Camden Courier-Post, February 6, 1950

Four hundred low-rent dwellings, half the number allocated to the city by the U. S. Public Housing Administration, will be constructed this year on land near the four presently owned projects, Joseph J. McComb, chairman of the Camden Housing Authority, announced Sunday night.

Several factors entered into the decision of housing authority to construct the homes on available land, McComb said. First, he declared, the city will receive revenue in lieu of taxes from unimproved ground yielding little or no taxes, based on 10 percent of shelter rentals, less utilities.

The four projects now operated by the authority are: Westfield Acres, Thirty-first street and Westfield avenue, 514 units, cost $3,250,000, opened 1938; Clement T. Branch Village, Ninth street and Ferry avenue, 279 units, cost $1,416,000, opened 1941; William Stanley Ablett Village, River road and State street, 306 units, cost $1,722,000, open in 1943, and Chelton Terrace, Bulson and Phillips streets, 200 units, cost $800,000, open 1944.

No Added Utilities Needed

McComb also explained that at present, the city receives only three and one-half percent in lieu of taxes from Westfield Acres, Branch Village and Ablett Village. The return from Chelton Terrace is equivalent to full taxes. Only the new projects, allocated under the Housing Act of 1949, will yield the 10 percent return, McComb pointed out.

No new schools will be needed and no new police, fire, health, electricity or gas utilities will be required to service the homes for low-income families, McComb declared.

“The city of Camden will not be compelled or obligated to spend money for additional municipal utilities because they are already provided in the respective four sections of the city where these homes will be built,” McComb said.

To Make Test Borings

The housing authority last week gave the new program the green light when it voted to enter into a contract with William T. Harker & Associates, Inc., Camden, to make test borings, soundings and to do other work on the sites connected with the preliminary survey to be financed by part of a $50,000 advance loan from the PHA for architectural and engineering services.

Under a PHA regulation, construction of the 800 dwellings will be spaced over a two-year period with the additional 400 units being earmarked for next year.

Several weeks ago McComb, following an inspection tour, announced sufficient land would be available as sites for the dwellings. He reemphasized that assurance Sunday but added that if it is found additional ground is needed, no inflated or speculative prices will be paid for it, whether acquired through purchase or condemnation proceedings specified by law.

Double murder shocks Camden

Camden Courier-Post —

Double murder shocks Camden - Camden Courier-Post, September 23, 1979 Double murder shocks Camden - Camden Courier-Post, September 23, 1979

By KEN SHUTTLEWORTH, Of the Courier-Post

CAMDEN — The murder of two elderly men, whose bodies were found bound and gagged in their two-story brick home early yesterday, has renewed calls by area residents for better police protection.

The victims, Benjamin Shablock and John Barrett, died of smoke inhalation in a deliberately set fire that broke out around 2 a.m. in the house the men shared at 834 Bailey St. in North Camden, homicide detectives said.

Shablock was believed to be in his late 60s, and Barrett was said to be near age 70.

Detective Sgt. Albert Handy said the two men were found in separate bedrooms on the second floor. He said police have no suspects and have not established a motive in the slayings.

HANDY SAID one of the bedrooms in the house appeared ransacked, but police could not tell whether anything had been stolen.

Residents of the predominantly Hispanic and black section remember their two white neighbors as quiet men who passed time sitting on the porch and working at odd jobs.

“They didn’t bother anybody,” said Eifonio Lopez, who lives a few doors away.

Several homes on the street are boarded up and abandoned, including the two on either side of the Barrett property. Lopez said one of Barrett’s former next-door neighbors moved away some time ago because of a number of break-ins.

A LONGTIME friend of Barrett, Councilwoman Helen McHugh, said he worked many years for the city’s Department of Public Works before retiring several years ago. She said he worked at the now-defunct city dump on State Street, a few blocks from his home. The councilwoman said he helped her with various political chores during his retirement.

Handy said that Shablock worked part-time as a cleaner at The Tavern on 6th Street, near Cooper, about two blocks from the house.

Samuel Benson, president of Concerned Citizens of North Camden, said word of the murders has sent shock waves through the community. His organization was formed about a year ago to improve the quality of life in the most rundown section of the economically depressed city.

As a result of the murders, Benson said he expects to renew efforts to pressure the police department into stepping up its protection commitment to the community.

DEMANDS FOR more officers have been relayed by the organization and others to Police Chief Harold Melleby but, so far, Benson says the response has been unsatisfactory.

Melleby could not be reached for comment, but in the past he has blamed union work rules requiring two-man patrols for a lack of citywide police coverage.

He has expressed confidence that a new agreement due to take effect later this year will enable the department to more adequately deal with the complaints by Benson and other citizens groups.

News of a Day in the City of Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Say Bandit Hunt Points to Marine

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Say Bandit Hunt Points to Marine - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 15, 1903 Say Bandit Hunt Points to Marine - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 15, 1903 Say Bandit Hunt Points to Marine - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 15, 1903 Say Bandit Hunt Points to Marine - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 15, 1903

Camden Police Grow More Positive, Connecting Thallman With Hold-Up

Hat Found at Scene May Prove a Clue—State Sleuths Very Busy on the Case

The Camden police are growing more positive in their belief that William Thallman, who escaped from League Island Navy Yard and whose house at Riverside was found to be stocked with plunder, could throw some light on the recent hold-up at Pavonia.

According to the police, Thallman lived in Camden for several years under an assumed name. His home is said to have been luxuriously furnished and he seemed to be well supplied with money about the time several robberies were committed in North Philadelphia. He was caught looting a bulk window of a store and was convicted and sentenced to the Eastern Penitentiary inside of forty-eight hours.

City Detectives Hart and Painter were at work all day yesterday on clues that might lead to the detection of Thallman’s whereabouts, but little or nothing had resulted up to a late hour last night.

Hat May Give Clue

Amos Fowler, a bridge tender at the State street bridge, East Side, early last evening found a derby hat in a ditch on the north side of State street near River avenue, that the authorities believe was dropped by the bandits in their hasty departure. The hat is an expensive derby and contains the letter “A.” Bridgetender Till says he has a slight recollection that one of the bandits who held a revolver at his head while he was being robbed wore a derby hat just about the style of the one found by Fowler.

Since the exploit of the bandits Camden residents have been going armed on the streets at night. Revolvers, blackjacks and other weapons are concealed in many a pocket. Everyone who walks about without apparent aim is looked upon with suspicion, and the police are at once notified. The telephone wires at night are kept hot with such messages.

The Hungarian taken to the Camden City Hall from Cloverdale by William F. Miller, Sunday, is believed to have been the victim of a holdup Saturday night. The man cannot speak English, but from what the police could learn from him he was attacked on Mt. Ephraim avenue by three men and relieved of $450, a lifetime’s savings.

Notes from Camden

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Notes from Camden - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 11, 1891

The dog catcher’s season ends in Camden to-day. Since June 500 dogs were corraled and executed by deadly prussic acid.

Hugh Morgan, an aged and well-known liquor dealer of the Eighth ward, died on Wednesday from a complication of diseases. Deceased was noted for his deeds of charity.

Camden base ball enthusiasts receive the score at Fifth and Taylor avenue by carrier pigeons liberated at the Philadelphia League grounds with the results by innings fastened under their wings.

The Ladies’ Base Ball Club was defeated by the Camden Club yesterday. After the game a mob of several hundred boys followed the girls to Haddon avenue station hooting and bombarding them with stones.

United States Commissioner Cassady yesterday held Thomas Jones, an ex-United States Army officer, in $5,000 bail on the charge of forging the name of Warran Bayman, an Ohio pensioner, to a pension draft. Jones claims that he had a power of attorney from Bayman to collect the draft.

Frank O’Neill, of Wrightsville, was held in $500 bail yesterday before Justice Plum for assault on his wife. Mrs. O’Neill keeps boarders. She testified her husband collected money from the boarders and squandered it for rum. When she entered a saloon where he was and forbid the proprietor selling him Mr. O’Neill assaulted her.

Suit was yesterday entered in the district court by Miss Carrie Jones and Messrs. Noaks and Jordan against Policemen Ben Thomas and Josiah Sage for false arrest. The officers raided Miss Jones’ house and found the men there. The raid was made on the ground that the woman kept a disorderly house, but the plaintiffs charge this is absolutely false.

A warrant has been issued by Justice Hope for the arrest of Harry Fish, of Wrightsville, on complaint of the father of Cæsar Sieber, of Pavonia, who was shot in the leg a few days ago by Fish. Young Sieber and several companions were playing on State street bridge. As Fish passed by in a boat one of the boys threw a stick which struck the boat. Fish fired off his gun, several of the shot hitting Sieber’s leg.

Factory Will Be Built To Fill War Orders

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Factory Will Be Built To Fill War Orders - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1915

New Industry in Camden Will Give Employment to Several Thousand Persons

After several weeks of negotiations it became known in Camden yesterday that plans have been made for the establishment of a big factory at Tenth and State streets, where shrapnel for the warring armies in Europe will be manufactured. It is declared that several thousand men will be employed. In addition it was also learned that efforts have been made through Henry F. Stockwell, as receiver for the extensive Dialogue Estate at Kaighn’s Point, to secure that property for another factory.

It was when those back of this first enterprise went to City Solicitor Bleakly and Assistant Solicitor Woodruff to learn what the requirements about storing powder and other explosives are that the establishment of the plant was made public. It was found that while there will be a great output of shrapnel there will not be a very large amount of black powder or other dangerous materials kept on hand in Camden. It will be sent to the plant as wanted. This satisfied the Camden authorities, and L. N Creighton, of Bayonne, N. J., who has been carrying on the negotiations, was at once acquainted with the facts [cut off at the crop edge]

Girl Drowns In Cooper River

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Girl Drowns In Cooper River - Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1962 Girl Drowns In Cooper River - Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1962 Girl Drowns In Cooper River - Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1962 Girl Drowns In Cooper River - Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1962

(Another Photo on Page 2)

Donna Binder.

A 15-year-old North Camden girl, on her way to visit her grandmother Monday night, drowned in Cooper River when she and five friends decided to hunt for minnows instead.

The girl, Donna Binder of 1000 Segal st., was to have graduated from Pyne Poynt Junior High School next month.

Police said Donna and a friend, Georgia Hazel, 13, of 522 N. 3rd st., left home about 7 p.m. They intended to visit Donna’s grandmother in Ablett Village.

Instead, they joined Georgia’s brother, James, 14, James Luciano, 9, also of 522 N. 3rd st., William Spavlick, 11, of 616 Linwood st., and Curtis Platts, of 908 Elm st.

According to investigators, the youths headed for the east bank of Cooper River and began looking for minnows about 300 yards south of the State st. bridge.

Steps Into Hole

Donna’s companions said she wandered about 10 feet from shore in shallow water. Suddenly she stepped into a hole and disappeared. She came to the surface, thrashed about and called for help. James Hazel, Luciano and Spavlick tried to reach her as she fought to stay afloat in about 10 feet of water.

Their rescue attempts failed and Donna slipped below the water.

The youths then ran along the river’s edge to the bridge where they told attendant William Caffrey what had happened. Caffrey called police who dispatched Fire Rescue Squad 1, Engine Companies 6 and 11 and several police cars.

Rescuers reached the spot at 8:20 p.m. and, directed by Second District Fire Chief Godfrey Patterson, began dragging operations. Harrison McNair of Rescue Company 1 stripped and dove in a vain attempt to make a quick recovery.

Mother Collapses

Donna’s body was recovered about 9 p.m. by Acting Capt. James Smith. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Cooper Hospital at 9:21. Camden County Coroner Howard Creran said he will perform an autopsy at 1:30 p.m. today.

The girl was identified by her mother, Mary, 38, and stepfather, William Kunitz, at the hospital. Mrs. Kunitz became hysterical after seeing her daughter and collapsed. She was revived, given a sedative and sent home.

Donna is also survived by three sisters, Nancy, 19; Betty, 13; Rita, 10, and a brother, Richard, 17.

—Courier-Post Photos by Bob Bartosz

STRIPPED TO HIS SHORTS, Harrison McNair of Fire Rescue Company 1 helps rescuers in boat look for body of Donna Binder who was drowned in Cooper River Monday night.

Fire Pumper Crashes Into Camden Office

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Fire Pumper Crashes Into Camden Office - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1964 Fire Pumper Crashes Into Camden Office - Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1964

A fire engine crashed through the front of an automobile insurance office in Camden on Saturday, cracking the entire brick face of the three-story building and leaving it in danger of collapse.

All traffic was halted in the area of Broadway and Pine sts. in fear the rumble of buses and trucks would bring the building down. The fire engine was left inside the bulk glass front of the Basin & Basin Insurance Co. office for nearly three hours until city workers could shore up the building so the vehicle could be removed safely.

COLLIDES WITH AUTO

The apparatus, a pumper of Engine 1, 4th and Pine sts., was responding to a mattress fire at 434 S. 6th st. at 2:30 P.M. when it collided with an automobile.

Both vehicles mounted the curb at the southeast corner of the downtown intersection.

Mrs. Maria Gruber, 74, of 505 Pine st., who was walking by the building was brushed by the fire engine and knocked to the sidewalk, where she was showered with glass from the smashed window and door. She was admitted to West Jersey Hospital with fractures of the right ankle and lower right leg and cuts of the face and legs.

FIREMAN INJURED

Fireman Isaac Muns, 36, of 717 State st., driver of the pumper, suffered a fractured right foot and leg cuts and was admitted to Cooper Hospital. Fireman George Dixon, 31, of 1554 Ormand ave., Camden, who was riding on the pumper, was treated at the same hospital for cuts of the right leg and right hand and then released.

Two young people in the automobile also were treated for injuries at Cooper Hospital. They were Charles Wilson, 24, of 407 Monmouth st., Gloucester City, N. J., and Janet Mayhew, 17, of 210 Mercer st., also of Gloucester city. Both received head cuts and the girl suffered a back injury.

Raymond McClintock, 25, of 530 Lester Terrace, Camden, a Camden Public Works Department employe, was treated at the Cooper Hospital for lacerations of the neck and left hand.

He was assisting in the placing of shoring to brace the building against collapse after the crash when struck by a piece of glass that fell from one of the shattered windows.

CROWD GATHERS

Owen Ribble, manager of the insurance office, said he worked there alone Saturday afternoon and left just 15 minutes before the accident occurred. He returned to the scene after police summoned him from his home at 340 Coles ave., Cherry Hill.

Police moved back a crowd of several hundred persons who gathered at the intersection. Then they cordoned off Broadway at Spruce and Line sts., a block north and south of Pine, and barricaded Pine st. at 5th and 6th, a block east and west of Broadway.

William H. Harker, Camden city director of public works, reached the scene at 4 P. M. and immediately declared the building condemned.

The Fire Department’s heavy-duty rescue squad built heavy lumber supports against the building and cautiously removed the fire engine at 5:20 P. M.

Six Injured in Crash Of Fire Truck, Auto

Camden Courier-Post —

Six Injured in Crash Of Fire Truck, Auto - Camden Courier-Post, January 6, 1964

A city fireman and five other persons were injured Saturday when a fire engine collided with a car at Broadway and Pine st. and then plunged into an insurance office on the corner, according to police.

Admitted to Cooper Hospital with severe cuts was Fireman Isaac Muns, 36, of 710 State rd., identified by police as the driver of the engine. His condition was listed as serious. George Dixon, 31, of 1554 Ormond ave., the other fireman riding the engine, was treated at the hospital for cuts.

Mrs. Maria Gruber, 74, of 505 Pine st., who police said was standing on the corner waiting for a bus when the accident happened, was admitted to West Jersey Hospital with multiple fractures of the right leg.

Others Treated

Also treated at Cooper Hospital for multiple injuries were Charles Wilson, 24, of 407 Monmouth st., Gloucester City, identified as the driver of the car, and his passenger, Janet Mayhew, 17, of 210 Mercer st., Gloucester.

Workmen began shoring up the front of the building occupied by the Basin and Basin Agency Inc., automobile insurers, as fears were expressed the building might collapse from the impact if the engine were moved. Raymond McClintock, a city employe, of 530 Lester ter., sustained a cut that required four stitches in his neck when a piece of glass fell from the second floor while the shoring operation was underway.

Agency Was Closed

The agency was closed when the engine plunged into the three-story brick office building on the southeast corner.

Police said it had not been determined whether Mrs. Gruber was hurt by falling debris or by the engine itself as it jumped over the curb.

The engine was responding to an alarm sounded for a minor fire at 434 S. 6th st. It was confined to one room of a private house.

Over the River.

Philadelphia Inquirer —

Over the River. - Philadelphia Inquirer, December 3, 1881

Military.

Post No. 37, G. A. R., held an annual election on Thursday evening, and selected the following officers for the ensuing year: Post Commander—W. B. E. Miller. Senior Vice Commander—Samuel S. Venner. Junior Vice Commander—Robert Crawford. Chaplain—P. B. Hughes. Quartermaster—Christopher J. Mines, Jr. Surgeon—Dr. J. N. Hugg. Officer of the Day—J. L. Markey. Officer of the Guard—Richard J. Robertson. Past Commander for the Year—John Dall.

To Be Rebuilt.

Proposals have been advertised for by the Bridge Committee of the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the construction of a bridge across Cooper’s creek, on State street. The present bridge has been condemned, and a new one is necessary for the safety of travel.

The Military Prize.

Major Joseph C. Lee, with a guard of honor, received on Thursday afternoon the trophy awarded to the New Jersey Battalion at the Yorktown Centennial anniversary, and it will be in custody at the headquarters of Company C, Sixth Regiment, N. G., Camden, on the 7th instant.

Paving Material.

The work of paving Federal street with Belgian blocks has been delayed for several days, because the contractor, Thomas A. Wilson, has been unable to procure material. Only half a square remains to be finished, but the stone has now arrived, and work will be resumed at once.

Died.

William Bassett, a small lad, who was severely burned on Saturday last from his clothing taking fire, died from the effects of the injuries on Thursday night, at Third street and Kaign’s avenue.

Robberies

During the past week a number of robberies have taken place near Marlton. Among the places robbed were the Baptist Church, Kaighn’s wagon shop, Brown’s shop, Allen M. Evans’ tailor shop and Felix McCarthy’s store.

Larceny of Poultry.

William Morris was yesterday committed to the Camden county jail for the larceny of poultry by Justice Atkinson, of Blackwoodtown.

Pinkeye.

The disease known as “pinkeye” has broken out among the horses in Moorestown, and is quite prevalent.

New Ferry Boat.

On Monday next the West Jersey Ferry Company intend bringing to Camden their new ferry boat Baltic, which is said to be of superior build.

Captain Mortica M. Clark Retires After 30 Years as City Fireman

Camden Courier-Post —

Captain Mortica M. Clark Retires After 30 Years as City Fireman - Camden Courier-Post, May 17, 1941

Oldest Member of Department in Point of Service Honored by Fellow Workers, Officers and School Children in Exercises at Station House

Camden’s oldest fire captain in point of service retired yesterday after more than 30 years of answering alarms.

He is Captain Mortica M. Clark, who was honored at a gathering of fellow firemen and officers.

The exercises, which included the presentation of a fishing rod and reel, a ring, smoking utensils and flowers, took place at his home company’s headquarters, Ninth and Morgan streets. The presentations were made by Fire Chief John H. Lennox.

The gifts were from his staff, other captains, the Three-fifteen Association, local school children and his family. Captain Clark expects to pass considerable of his time fishing and boating near his home at Palermo.

“He is one of the best firemen and one of the best leaders I have known,” was Safety Director Mary W. Kobus’ tribute to him.

Captain Clark served as senior captain for 21 years and during his years with the department was never late for duty. He never reported any of his men for any violation of the rules. Many times he was cited for heroic acts.

During the State Street church fire he dragged Chief Peter N. [sic] Carter from the flaming building as the roof collapsed. He rescued four children from the burning Mary J. Ball Home and worked 49 consecutive hours during the Hollingshed fire last July. He was responsible also for efficient work at the Kaighn avenue ferry blaze and the fire at the Graves Varnish works, Twelfth and Federal streets.

In addition to his wife, Emma, Captain Clark’s family includes four children, Mrs. Florence Kolman, Catherine, George and Archie.

Model Homes

Camden Post —

Model Homes - Camden Post, May 6, 1888

Finished with the Latest Improvements, and containing all Modern Conveniences. These Houses are finely located in a high and healthy portion of the city, and will make delightful homes. Street cars will be at the door by July 1. Five minutes to the ferry and ten minutes to Philadelphia. The terms on which these houses will be sold are unexceptionably easy. A large share of the purchase money can remain at 5 per cent. as long as desired, or be paid off at the convenience of the buyer.

They are all situated between Fifth and Sixth Streets, on Bailey, Grant, York and State Streets. Inspection of the above solicited.

W. T. BAILEY, Owner,

N. J. TRUST BUILDING, CAMDEN, N. J.

Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee

Camden Courier-Post —

Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee - Camden Courier-Post, October 27, 1936 Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee - Camden Courier-Post, October 27, 1936

Intended Victim, 66, Chases Youths After Foiling Holdup

An attempt of two youths to hold up Francis Drury, 66, of 826 York street, last night was frustrated when the intended victim threatened to “pull a gun.”

Drury told detectives he was walking on Eighth street, between vine [sic] and State, when the two youths approached him from behind. One of them touched Drury on the shoulder as the other extended a hand in which appeared a shiny object, like a revolver.

Drury said he drew away from the youths and shouted defiance.

“I can play at that game too,” Drury said he shouted, as he reached toward his pocket in a gesture to draw a weapon.

The youths withdrew a short distance from their intended victim and shouted epithets, Drury said. When he started toward them the two fled around a corner, the man said.

Detectives Thomas Murphy and Gus Fortune began an investigation and scoured the neighborhood with the assistance of police in radio cars, but failed to find the youths.

Drury was taken to the rogue’s gallery but he was unable to identify any photographs. He said both were swarthy complexioned, and approximately five feet five inches tall. One wore a light felt hat and a dark overcoat and the other was attired in dark hat and coat.

11th Ward G.O.P. Club to Discuss Boulevard

Camden Courier-Post —

11th Ward G.O.P. Club to Discuss Boulevard - Camden Courier-Post, April 3, 1928

A meeting of the Eleventh Ward Republican Club has been called for tonight to discuss the city’s plans for the northeast boulevard to connect with the proposed Linden street bridge over Cooper river. Edward Peard, president of the club, will preside.

Freeholder Howard Firth and Horace Beideman, named by the club to consult with city officials on a plan for the extension of the boulevard to Pierce avenue, will speak. The boulevard is to extend from Eleventh and Linden streets to River avenue and East State street.

3rd Brother Goes Into Armed Service

Camden Courier-Post —

3rd Brother Goes Into Armed Service - Camden Courier-Post, February 10, 1942

Leo Kelly, 22, of 55 State street, the third member of his family to enlist in the armed services, leaves today for the League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, where he will enter training.

His brother, William, left Camden January 27 after enlisting in the Army Air Force and his other brother, Jerry, also has enlisted in the air corps but is awaiting orders to report for training.

Leon [sic] was a timekeeper at the Campbell Soup Company. On March 6 last year he was held up by a bandit, but saved his salary by hiding it under time-cards in his rear pocket.

Camden Sailor, 23, Slain Fighting Japs

Camden Courier-Post —

Camden Sailor, 23, Slain Fighting Japs - Camden Courier-Post, December 1942 Camden Sailor, 23, Slain Fighting Japs - Camden Courier-Post, December 1942 Camden Sailor, 23, Slain Fighting Japs - Camden Courier-Post, December 1942

Leo J. Kelly Camden Catholic High Graduate and Musician

Mrs. Mary Kelly, a widow, of 55 State street, yesterday received word from the Navy Department her son, Leo J. Kelly, 23, had been killed in action against the Japanese somewhere in the Pacific. Mrs. Kelly has two other sons in the service.

Only the day before the Kelly family received a package from Leo. It contained gifts for his mother and sisters, and was mailed from Honolulu.

A graduate of Camden Catholic High school in 1938, Leo enlisted last February. He served a period of training at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and then shipped overseas as seaman second class.

The brothers in the service are former Policeman William E. Kelly, who is a gunnery instructor at the Pocatello, Idaho, Army Air base, and Jerry, a corporal in the Army Air Corps stationed at Chicago. William enlisted in January and Jerry last May.

Prior to his enlistment, Leo was employed as timekeeper at the Campbell Soup Co. On March 6, last year, he was held up by a bandit but saved his salary by hiding it under time cards in his rear pocket.

Besides his mother and brothers, Seaman Kelly is survived by two sisters, Miss Jane Kelly, superintendeht [sic] of night nurses at West Jersey hospital, and Miss Julia Kelly, a student nurse at West Jersey.

Mrs. Kelly was advised of her son’s death in a message from the captain of his ship.

Leo played semi-professional football in South Jersey and was well known as a musician. He played saxophone and bass horn, and at one time participated in programs heard over Philadelphia radio stations.

Paul R. Rilatt

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

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

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