Introduction
VINE STREET in North Camden is one of Camden’s “Tree” streets, a feature most likely copied from Philadelphia. Vine Street at one time ran all the way to the Delaware River, where the Cooper’s Point Ferry, also known as the Vine Street Ferry, had its terminal. Heading east, Vine Street, like most of the other streets in North Camden, runs all the way to 10th Street.
Vine Street is where you will find North Camden’s Holy Name Church. Also located there in past years were Daly’s Cafe, Ann’s Tavern, and the Standard Movie Theater, also known as the North Camden Theater.
Interesting people who have lived on Vine Street over the years include John Francis “Pop” Daly, and the brothers Theodore T. and Edward K. Cornelius.
Vine Street Ferry
The Vine Street Ferry Terminal. Operated for many years by the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Cooper’s Point, or Vine Street Ferry operated between Camden and Philadelphia. The Ferry was able to remain profitable even with competition from three other ferries in Camden, but the opening of the Delaware River Bridge brought a quick end to the service. The last run of the ferry was made on October 31, 1926, only a few months after the opening of the then new bridge. The top photo dates from the 1890s.
Charles S. Wolverton was the superintendent of the ferry for many years, retiring when it closed. His son, Charles A. Wolverton, represented Camden in the United States House of Representatives for 32 years.
Unit Block of Vine Street
Foot of Vine Street (601–633 Point Street). 1852–1859: Dock, Ott & DeHaven (saw mill, planing mill & lumber yard). 1859–1927: Charles Stockham Lumber Company (Stockham & Brother until April 1882; John & Charles Stockham). 1915 Patriotic Sons of America Program Advertisement.
Foot of Vine Street — 1955: Henry V. Vaughn’s Son & Co. Inc. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages advertisement.
VAUGHAN'S HENRY V SON & CO INC
Bridge and Wharf Builders
PILE DRIVERS
WOodlawn 4-0337
If No Answer Call - MEdford 7-4915
At Vine St Wharf Camden N. J.
Ft of Vine Camden . . . . . WOodlawn 4-0337
66 Vine Street — Charles S. Wolverton.
Unit Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1863–1951.
66 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880s | Charles S. Wolverton |
76 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929–1930 | James E. Parkinson & Family |
78 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1951 | Raymond Kuntz |
| — | William P. Kuntz |
| — | Harry Kyler |
Man Hangs Self In North Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
Raymond J. Kuntz, 35, a worker for the Standard Tank and Seat Co., Front street near Pearl, was found hanging by a clothesline from a beam in the cellar of his home Tuesday by his sister and mother. Coroner Robert Blake listed his death as suicide.
Kuntz, who lived at 78 Vine street, was found by Mrs. Alice Martz, 603 North Front street, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Baldwin 235 Christian street, Philadelphia, after they failed to hear from him for several days.
Detective Harry Kyler said Kuntz left a note to his estranged wife, Florence, saying “you broke my heart when you left.” Mrs. Kuntz and the couple’s two daughters, Florence and Nancy, left last June, police said.
A younger brother, William P., 25, of 215 Bailey street, was drowned in the Delaware River last June. In his note Raymond asked to be buried next to his brother in Harleigh cemetery.
Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Derocher and Mrs. Ethel Clark, both of Camden, and Mrs. Laura Mucci, of Landisville.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. in the Blake funeral home, Haddon avenue and Division street. Burial will be in Harleigh cemetery.
100 Block of Vine Street
118 Vine Street — Herbert Bott.
127 Vine Street — 1883: Cooper’s Point Stove Works, Isaac M. Cole. 1883 City Directory advertisement.
Cooper's Point Stove Works,
ISAAC M. COLE,
PROPRIETOR,
No. 127 Vine St.,
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.
METALLIC ROOFING, TIN AND SHEET IRON WORK.
STOVES, HEATERS, AND RANGES Fitted up and Repaired at Short Notice.
REPAIRING GUTTERS AND SPOUTING.
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
TINWARE OF ALL KINDS.
Aged Man Died in His Chair
While sitting in a chair at his home yesterday, James Smokes, 80 years old, of 138 Vine street, fell forward dead. Coroner Fithian found death was due to heart disease.
100 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1883–1929.
106 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929 | Mike Hallahan (oyster house) |
118 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Herbert Bott |
127 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883 | Cooper's Point Stove Works (Isaac M. Cole) |
138 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | James Smokes |
200 Block of Vine Street
The 200 Block of Vine Street, mid-1930s, as seen from the south. Roofs of houses on Grant Street at bottom. Large building is the Cassady School on State Street. The rear of Daly’s Bar and the North Camden Theater are in upper right corner. Vine and Main Streets are above. 3rd Street at left, 2nd Street at right.
Where a playground now stands at the “point” created by the intersection of Vine & Main Streets, James F. Walton traded as “Walton the Plumber” prior to his death in 1927. He was eventually succeeded by Taggart & Green, plumbers. At 208 Vine, the next building, with doors and signs on both sides, was the Chin Bock Suey Chinese laundry. The photo dates from the early 1940s, when Taggart & Green’s office served as Civil Defense station for Air Raid Wardens in the area.
201 & 203–205 Vine Street — Daly’s Cafe & the North Camden Theater, 1941.
201 Vine Street — John F. Daly.
203–205 Vine Street — The North Camden Theater, also known as The Standard, served as a Union Hall in the mid-1970s. In recent years it has been the home of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
203–205 Vine Street — The Standard, Camden Courier-Post advertisement, May 1934.
STANDARD
2nd and Vine Sts.
DOUBLE FEATURE
FREDERIC MARCH in "ALL OF ME"
SUNDAY—ONLY
WILL ROGERS in "DAVID HARUM"
203-205 Vine Street — North Camden Theater / Mt. Zion Baptist Church
After returning home from church Sunday night, Mrs. Mary Dickinson, of 210 Vine street, became ill and died before medical attention could be given her. Heart disease was the cause. She was a sister-in-law of Frank Lee Dickinson, a member of the Board of Education.
Ernest Kohm was married to Rose Daly, the daughter of John F. Daly. His son Joseph E. Kohm ran Daly’s Cafe until the early 1970s.
North Camden boys are responding to the colors. Those who enlisted yesterday include Fred Bihn, of 211 Vine street; Johnny Engel, 416 Erie street; Wayne Gardner, of 618 State street; Lewis B. Todd, of 518 York street; Jas. E. Murray, of 817 Kimber street; Harry Burke, of 710 North Sixth street; Dick Callahan, 319 North Sixth street, and Fireman William Walton, of 520 Bailey street. Walton was located at No. 1 Truck Company. Lewis Todd is the son of Policeman Todd, and Mr. Engel is quitting a fine position at the Castle Kid Company to enlist.
213 Vine Street, February 7, 2004. The present owner follows that old Camden tradition of an immigrant running a business on the first floor and living with his family upstairs, which is a perfect example of what has made America the greatest country on the planet — People + Opportunity + Hard Work = A Great Country!
212 & 210 Vine Street, February 7, 2004.
Captain John B. Adams, wife, son and daughter have joined the Camden contingent at Coronado Beach, Cal.
GARRISON—On Jan. 23, 1954, Anna M., widow of Melvin M. Garrison, of 216 Vine Street, Camden, N. J., age 82 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday at 10 a. m., at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Camden, N. J. Interment at St. Mary’s Churchyard, Burlington, N. J. Friends may call Monday evening at the Murray Funeral Home, 408 Cooper St., Camden, N. J.
GARRISON—On Jan. 23, 1954, Anna M., wife of the late Melvin M. Garrison, 216 Vine Street, Camden, N. J. Due notice of the funeral will be given from the Murray Funeral Home, 408 Cooper Street, Camden, N. J.
Miss Winifred Peterson was married on Wednesday to Fred Halricht, of Philadelphia, at the home of the bride, 217 Vine street, Camden, by Rev. Dr. A. G. Lawson. Miss Anna Peterson was bridesmaid and Oscar Schafer groomsman.
219–227 Vine Street, February 7, 2004. 219 Vine Street — Harry Gill Knowles.
226 Vine Street — Dr. William H. Ireland. Dr. Ireland was active here in 1890. Photograph taken December 28, 2011.
219–227 Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
200 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1863–2004.
201–205 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1941 | Daly's Cafe |
| 1941 | North Camden Theater (The Standard) |
207 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1911 | Mrs. Mary Dickinson / Frank Lee Dickinson |
| 1911 | Mrs. Mary Dickinson |
| — | Ernest J. Kohm & Family |
208 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| early 1940s | Taggart & Green (plumbers) |
211 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Otto A. Bihn Sr. & Family |
215 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890s–1900s | Captain John B. Adams & Family |
216 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1916–1954 | Melvin Garrison & Family |
217 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1863–1872 | Elias England & Family (builder) |
| 1878 | Mrs. Martha England |
| 1899–1900 | Thomas Peterson & Family |
219 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Harry Gill Knowles |
220 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1872–1900 | John T. Hunter & Family (commission merchant) |
| 1872–1900 | John T. & Sophia Hunter |
226 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890 | Dr. William H. Ireland |
227 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1946–1961 | Abraham Kern & Family (Camden Fire Dept) |
| 1946–1961 | Abraham & Carrie May Stratton Kern |
Abraham Kern
Camden Courier-Post —
Abraham Kern, 80, of 227 Vine st. died Monday in his home. He retired from the Camden Fire Department in 1941. He was a member of the Centenary Tabernacle Church and the Camden Police and Firemen’s Benevolent Association.
Surviving are two sons, David A. of Camden and Charles J. of Haddonfield; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Copland of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Gustav Roedel and Son Funeral Home, 804 N. 27th st., where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.
Cyclone of April 1885 — 3rd & Vine Street
Looking southwest from the corner of 3rd & Vine in the aftermath of the Cyclone of April 1885.
Vandals Damage Camden Theatre
Camden Courier-Post —
(Reprinted from Wednesday’s Late Edition)
Widespread vandalism damage to the North Camden Theatre, 203 Vine st., was being investigated by police.
The theatre has been out of operation for a number of years, except for a brief period in 1953 and 1954.
Det. Nicholas Pavlak, of the police juvenile division, opened a probe of the damage following a complaint by the owner, Mrs. Lena Adelman, of 4839 N. 9th st., Philadelphia.
Pavlak said that virtually all the windows and door glass in the sturcture [sic] had been smashed, apparently with stones. He said the damage had been done over weeks, and possibly months.
The damage included glass in the ticket office, the four front doors, the outside showcases and the second-story windows.
He also said a rainspout had been clogged, causing water damage to the lobby and the theatre office.
Intersection of North 3rd Street & Vine Street
Southwest Corner of North 3rd Street & Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
Northwest Corner of North 3rd Street & Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
Northeast Corner of North 3rd Street & Vine Street, 2013.
300 Block of Vine Street
298 Vine Street — Santana Oil Company. 1991 Fire Watch Magazine Advertisement.
Santana Oil Co.
298 Vine St.
Camden, NJ 08103
964-2458
298, 300, & 302 Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
301 & 303 Vine Street, December 28, 2011. 301 Vine Street — 1921–1957: Edward Hallahan Sr. & Family (Camden Police Department; Edward & Margaret Hallahan; Edward Hallahan Jr.; Marie Hallahan Schaeffer). 303 Vine Street — 1901–1942: Adrian Bateman & Family (Camden Police Department; Adrian & Hannah Bateman; Walter Bateman).
Mrs. Hallahan
Mrs. Margaret Hallahan, 62, of 301 Vine st., died Tuesday in Audubon Hospital after a long illness. Born in Philadelphia, she was a Camden resident for 35 years. She was a member of the BVM Sodality of Holy Name Church.
Mrs. Hallahan is survived by her husband, Edward; a son, Edward Jr., at home; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Schaeffer, of Gloucester, and four grandchildren.
Requiem high Mass will be sung at 9 a. m. Saturday at the R. C. Church of the Holy Name. Relatives and friends will meet at 8 a. m. in a funeral home at 532 State st., where they may call Friday night. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Edward A. Hallahan
Requiem high Mass for Edward A. Hallahan, 63, of 301 Vine st., who died Sunday, will be sung Thursday at 9 a. m. in the Church of the Holy Name, 5th and Vine sts.
Friends will meet at 8 a. m. in a funeral home at 532 State st., where they may call Wednesday night.
Mr. Hallahan died as the result of injuries suffered Jan. 20 when he was struck by a truck in Gloucester City. He was employed in the quality control division of RCA. He formerly pitched on several semi-pro baseball teams in this area, and sang in many club shows, including the Whalen Catholic Club minstrels and the Alpha Club shows. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Camden 40 years.
Surviving are a son, Edward, of Camden; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Schaffer, of Gloucester City; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Varga, of Gloucester; a brother, John, of Philadelphia, and four grandchildren.
302, 304 & 306 Vine Street, December 28, 2011. Built in 1910 by William H. Lorigan & William Leonard Hurley.
305 & 307 Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
Over in Camden
Rebecca C. Quicksell, of 307 Vine street, is dead, aged 89 years. She will be buried today.
308 & 310 Vine Street, December 28, 2011. 308 Vine Street — 1897–1921: Thomas McCowan; 2011: Gone. 310 Vine Street — 2011: Gone.
312 & 314 Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
316 & 318 Vine Street, December 28, 2011. 316 Vine Street — 1884: Charles B. “Barney” Harvey. 317 Vine Street — 1919–1920: Walter D. Eastlack; 2011: Gone.
316 Vine Street — 1906: William E. Albert & Family (William E. & Louise Albert; Louise Albert). Captain, Camden Police Department.
FIREMAN IN A MIX-UP
Charles Worthington Accuses Edgar Bolton of Assault
Fireman Edgar Bolton, former foreman of Engine Company No. 5, of Camden, was arrested by Captain of Police Albert yesterday, on a charge of atrocious assault and battery preferred by Charles Worthington, a member of the same company. Worthington, while returning to the fire house after supper, was so badly beaten at the hands of a man he says was Bolton, that he was taken to Cooper Hospital, where a number of stitches were found necessary to close the wounds.
The facts were immediately reported to Chief Elfreth and he suspended Bolton. A special meeting of the Fire Committee of City Council has been called for to-morrow night to take action on the charges preferred by Chief Elfreth against Bolton.
320 Vine Street — 1890–1933: Camden Fire Department Engine Company 4. Photograph taken December 28, 2011.
Wandered Away
Benjamin Franklin, aged 81, residing with his son, at No. 322 Vine street, Camden, wandered away from his home on Sunday morning. He had on a pair of light pantaloons, brown knit jacket, light colored hat. His mind has become enfeebled, and he has a slight impediment in his speech. A little black and tan colored dog accompanied him. Fears are entertained of his safety.
323 Vine Street — 1920–1969: John F. Ellis & Family (John F. & Frances Ellis). John was a Woodwork teacher at Hatch Junior High from the early 1920s until about 1942/43. In 1943 he began to be listed in the city directories as the Vice-president of “Industrial Provident and Loan Association.” Photograph taken December 28, 2011.
324–326 Vine Street, December 28, 2011. 324 Vine Street — 1900s–late 1940s: Charles B. & Augusta Oler Family.
JUMBO COAL — Pre-War Sizes — Otto & Koppers Oven Coke — OLER — 326 Vine — Phone 1583, Keystone 29482. Camden Courier-Post advertisement, October 30, 1931.
328 Vine Street — 1899: Peter Cook & Family (Peter & Mary Cook; Charles Cook). Photograph taken December 28, 2011.
Mary E. Finley, 17 years old, 320 Vine street, who was operated upon in a Philadelphia hospital last Friday for appendicitis, is dead.
331 & 333 Vine Street, December 28, 2011.
Hall
Rhoda of 333 Vine St., Camden. On March 22, 1970, age 74 years. Survived by 1 son, Albert Jones, 2 grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Blanche Chase. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, 8 p.m., at the Carl Miller Funeral Home, 831 Van Hook St., Camden, where friends may call after 6 p.m. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Pennsauken.
Pinkett
Ruth L. (nee Anna Jones) of 333 Vine St., Camden, died Jan. 22, 1972. Age 69 years. Survived by very close friends Mr. and Mrs. William Dobson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dobson and Mrs. Nancy Watkins. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, 8 p.m. at the Carl Miller Funeral Home, 831 Van Hook St., Camden, where friends may call after 6 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Camden.
300 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1863–1972.
294–306 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910 | Built by Lorigan & Hurley |
298 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1970s | Santana Oil Company |
301 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1921–1957 | Edward Hallahan Sr. & Family |
| 1921–1957 | Edward & Margaret Hallahan |
| 1921–1957 | Edward Hallahan Jr. |
| 1921–1957 | Marie Hallahan Schaeffer |
303 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1901–1942 | Adrian Bateman & Family (Camden Police Dept) |
| 1901–1942 | Adrian & Hannah Bateman |
| 1901–1942 | Walter Bateman |
307 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1899 | Rebecca C. Quicksell |
308 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1897–1921 | Thomas McCowan |
| 2011 | Gone |
310 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Gone |
311 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1955 | Leonard Krause |
| 2011 | Gone |
313 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Gone |
314 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896–1905 | Thomas A. Walton & Family |
| 1896–1905 | Thomas & Caroline Walton |
| 1896–1905 | Florence Walton |
| 1896–1905 | Thomas Walton |
| 1896–1905 | William Walton |
| 1896–1905 | Philadelphia Inquirer |
| 1910–1927 | James F. Walton |
| 1929 | Christian Feldmann |
| 1938 | J. Engelke |
| 1947 | Reka Ruzjaun; Elmer VanStand; Mrs. Gertrude Schultz; Mrs. Doris E. VanSciver |
| 1947 | Reka Ruzjaun |
| 1947 | Elmer VanStand |
| 1947 | Mrs. Gertrude Schultz |
| 1947 | Mrs. Doris E. VanSciver |
315 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Gone |
316 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1884 | Charles B. 'Barney' Harvey |
| 1906 | William E. Albert & Family (Camden Police Dept captain) |
| 1906 | William E. & Louise Albert |
| 1906 | Louise Albert |
317 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919–1920 | Walter D. Eastlack |
| 2011 | Gone |
320 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1890–1933 | Camden Fire Department Engine Company 4 |
322 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1872 | Benjamin Franklin |
323 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920–1969 | John F. Ellis & Family |
| 1920–1969 | John F. & Frances Ellis |
324 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–late 1940s | Charles B. & Augusta Oler Family |
325 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900–1930s | Peter Cook & Family |
| 1900–1930s | Peter & Mary Cook |
| 1900–1933 | Charles Cook & Family |
| 1900–1930s | Charles & Sarah Cook |
| 1900–1930s | Charles K. Cook |
| 2011 | Gone |
326 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1970s | Charles B. Oler (ice, coal, fuel oil) |
327 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | Richard Clark |
| 2011 | Gone |
328 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1899 | Peter Cook & Family |
329 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1897 | James E. Finley & Family |
| 1897 | James E. & Mary E. Finley |
| 1897 | Mary E. Finley |
| 2011 | Gone |
333 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Rhoda Hall; Ira Hall; Albert Jones |
| 1972 | Ruth L. Pinkett |
| 1972 | Rhoda Hall |
334 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1898 | Walter W. Browning |
| 1938 | Stanley Sheldon |
2 Teen-Agers Held for Using Buses At Parking Lot; 3 Others Freed
Camden Courier-Post —
Pole Broken by Joyrider:
Two teen-agers were sent to the Juvenile Shelter, Pennsauken, and three were released in the custody of their parents after juvenile authorities Monday broke up a ring that had been driving buses around a parking yard at 15th and Mickle sts.
Detective Walter Szalanski, of the juvenile bureau, identified two of the boys as Leonard Krause, 14, of 311 Vine st., and Samuel Roork, 15, of 942 Elm st. They were charged with malicious mischief pending a hearing before juvenile authorities.
Funeral of Thomas A. Walton
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The funeral of Thomas A. Walton, chairman of the Camden County Board of Elections, took place from his late residence, 314 Vine street, yesterday, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Revs. Kittridge Wheeler and C. K. Binder. The honorary pallbearers were John Stowe, Rudolph Preizendanz, George Kappel, Recorder O. Glen Stackhouse and Powell Steele. Interment was made in Harleigh Cemetery.
Camden Sleuths Nab Man for State Police
Camden Courier-Post —
Phillip Attardi, 39, of 320 Vine street, was arrested by Detectives Vernon Jones and Thomas Cheesman last night as he was waiting for a bus at Broadway and Line streets.
A charge of “on suspicion” was placed against Attardi. Deputy Director of Public Safety Charles V. Dickinson said Camden police had been requested to look for him by state police. He did not know the nature of the charge they have against him.
Open Letter Concerning the Ludlow Bill
Camden Courier-Post —
314 Vine Street — 1938: J. Engelke
Open Letter to Congressmen Concerning Ludlow Bill
To the Editor:
Sir—Following is an open letter to the representatives of the United States in Congress.
Dear Mr. Representatives.: Do you, Mr. Representative, recognize that supreme sense of duty is ultimately a worshipped reserve, obvious to all the American people and that through their choosing they bestow upon your honor a reasonable obligation?
In-so-far as the 72 percent petition to debate the Ludlow Bill upon the floor, is it not but the voters prerogative to feel, disappointed visioning a depleted political defense?
The American opinion goes begging for action as they might feel another “Panay” coming on. Hoping the Ludlow Bill comes through the American way.
J. ENGELKE
314 Vine Street
Commend Colored Worker
Camden Courier-Post —
322 Vine Street
To the Editor:
Recently I had occasion to visit the relief office, at 320 Vine street. While transacting my business there I was interviewed by a colored employee. In my 51 years I have never come in contact with a more courteous and obliging person. She had you feel that though you are down and out, there is still a chance a way out. She sets a fine example for others, a credit to her race and especially to the relief administration.
DISABLED WAR VETERAN
Charles Cook, Sr.
Camden Courier-Post —
325 Vine Street
The funeral of Charles Cook, Sr. who died Saturday, will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday, at his late home, 325 Vine Street. Mr. Cook was a member of Camden Lodge No. 15, F. and A. M., and Rescue Council No. 15, Fraternal Patriotic Americans. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. Burial will be private in Harleigh Cemetery.
Hospital Cases
Camden Courier-Post —
327 Vine Street — 1938: Richard Clark
WEST JERSEY
James Foster, 2, 757 Division St., laceration of head.
Ralph Williams, 28, 413 North 29th St., laceration of knee.
Lillian Smith, 17, 1093 Trent road, abrasion of eye.
Elwood Brisco, 31, 1133 South 2nd St., laceration of leg
COOPER
Dorothy Gorman, 2, 507 Division St., contusion and sprain of shoulder.
Richard Clark, 17, 327 Vine street, dog bite of leg
James Kenney, 3, 718 Carman St., laceration of scalp,
Frank Caratole, 12, 210 Senate St., splinter in finger.
James Moy, 14, 641 Line St., fractured wrist abrasion of knee and hand.
Ernest Vincent, 14, 534 South 2nd St., puncture wound of knee.
Ralph Sprinrer, 7, 509 Ferry Ave., laceration of scalp
Clement Jones, 4, 1013 Lawrence St., laceration of chin
Thomas Wright, 7, 319 Grant St., fractured shoulder.
Hilda Fitzgerald, 28, 311 North 3rd St., laceration of hand.
John Schulz, 52, 228 North 7th St., chest injuries.
Three Win Divorces on Stories in Court
Camden Courier-Post —
334 Vine Street — 1938: Stanley Sheldon
2 Wives and a Husband Find Complaints Unanswered; Elopement Annulled
Three divorces and an annulment were recommended yesterday by Advisory Master Erickson in Camden Chancery Court.
Mrs. Margaret Sheldon, 25, of 210 Ritchie Avenue, West Collingswood, testified her husband mixed a bad temper with drinking and as a result beat her from July, 1931, to March, 1936; when she left him. The husband, Stanley, now lives at 334 Vine Street.
Philip J. Marron, 620 Norway Avenue, Trenton, a traveling salesman, said his wife started an argument over his business trips that lasted three years. Mrs. Georgiana Marron resides at 933 Fern Street, Camden. Marron received custody of their four children.
Mrs. Betty Kushner, 28, of 1164 Empire Avenue, testified that her husband, Harry, 32, of Seventh and Thompson street, Philadelphia, deserted her four years after their marriage.
Mrs. Sheldon, Marron and Mrs. Kushner all won advisory divorce decrees.
An annulment was recommended for Emma Coneen, 23, of 6 Cove road, Merchantville, who eloped with Francis J., 3516 North Twenty-third street, Philadelphia, to Media in October, 1932. They never lived together as man and wife.
400 Block of Vine Street
Cyclone of April 2, 1912: Vine Street west of 5th Street; Store and Dwellings at the Southwest Corner of 4th & Vine Street “damaged by Wind Storm”; Dwellings on Vine Street above 4th.
Store and Dwellings, S. W. Cor. 4th and Vine Streets, Camden, N. J.
Damaged by Wind Storm, April 2nd, 1912
Dwellings, Vine Street, above 4th Street, Camden, N. J.
Damaged by Wind Storm, April 2nd, 1912
415 Vine Street — Private First Class Edward E. Benson.
CROSBY.—On May 13, 1910, EUGENE, beloved husband of Lydia M. Crosby (nee Cross), aged 62 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also Camden Lodge, No. 43, Knights of Pythias, and employes of Camden and Philadelphia Ferry Co. are invited to attend the funeral, on Monday afternoon, May 16, at 2 o’clock, from his late residence, 416 Vine st., Camden, N. J. Interment private at Evergreen Cemetery. Remains can be viewed Sunday evening.
BECKER.—On the 1st inst., Joseph Becker, aged 55 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, September 4, at 2 o’clock, from his son-in-law’s, Mr. F. H. Dafler, residence, 420 Vine street, Camden, N. J. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
410 Vine Street — 1940: George Smith & Family (George & Ethel Smith).
400 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1898–1973.
406 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | William Pedrick & Family; Mrs. Selina Taylor |
| 1938 | MWilliam & Dorothy Pedrick |
| 1938 | James Pedrick |
| 1938 | Raymond Pedrick |
| 1938 | Edward Pedrick |
| 1938 | Roberta Pedrick |
| 1938 | Mrs. Selena Taylor |
| 1947 | Rudolph Anders |
410 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940 | George Smith & Family |
| 1940 | George & Ethel Smith |
412 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–1943 | Howard Hutchinson |
| 1900s–1937 | Harry C. Armstrong |
415 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| WWII | Private First Class Edward E. Benson |
416 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1908–1910 | Eugene Crosby & Family |
| 1908–1910 | Eugene & Lydia Cross Crosby |
417 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Mrs. Bertha Carlin & Family |
| — | Philip John Carlin (aka 'Johnny Toomey') |
418 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1910s | Sergeant Max F. Moritz & Family |
420 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1898 | Frank H. Dafler & Family |
| 1930 | Joseph H. Covert & Family |
| 1930 | Joseph H. & Lydia Covert |
| 1930 | James Covert |
424 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1883–1903 | Louis C. Coates & Family (music teacher) |
| 1883–1903 | Louis & Sarah Coates |
427 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1942 | Frank Luggi Sr. & Family |
428 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Felipe Nogueras Colon |
429 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1929 | George Smith & Family |
| 1929 | George & Ethel Smith |
431 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Dr. Joseph E. Nowrey Jr. & Family |
| 1930 | Dr. Joseph E. & Novella A. Nowrey Jr. |
| 1930 | Joseph E. Nowrey III |
Hero Dies
Camden Courier-Post —
Retired Camden fireman who died yesterday after an illness of nearly three years.
Man Stabbed Outside City Bar
Camden Courier-Post —
A 30-year-old Camden man was listed in serious condition today in Cooper Hospital’s intensive care unit after being stabbed last night outside a bar.
Camden police said Felipe Nogueras Colon of 428 Vine St. was admitted to the hospital with stab wounds of the left side of the abdomen. They said his family brought him in and reported that he had been stabbed about 8 p.m. yesterday outside a bar at 2nd and Vine streets.
Mrs. Selina Taylor, 92, Dies; Relatives Sought
Camden Courier-Post —
406 Vine Street
Mrs. Selina Taylor, 92, was found dead in a bed room yesterday on the second floor of 406 Vine street, by William Pedrick. Mrs. Taylor had been living with the Pedrick family for the past four years.
Coroner Charles T. Murray issued a certificate of death due to a heart condition. Detective William Marter, investigating Mrs. Taylor’s death, said he is seeking two nieces, reported to be residents of South Camden. Marter said he did not know their names.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. tomorrow at the funeral home of Joseph H. Murray and Son, 408 Cooper street.
Intersection of Vine Street & North 5th Street — Holy Name Church
Northeast Corner — Holy Name Roman Catholic Church. 501 Vine Street: Holy Name Roman Catholic Church.
Holy Name is a dynamic, growing Catholic faith community located in the largely Latino northern neighborhood of Camden, N.J. We come from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua and other countries throughout the Americas. Our beliefs can best be summarized by "SOMOS FAMILA" (We are Family), "SOMOS EL CUERPO DE CRISTO" (We are the Body of Christ). As the Body of Christ in North Camden, we seek to share the Good News of God's salvation with all who struggle and are burdened. We seek ways to share God's life and message with others. We are particularly concerned with the needs of our youth and with the integrity of family life. We seek to foster those values and relationships which allow Christ's Kingdom to grow and prosper in our city and in the world.
500 Block of Vine Street
518 Vine Street — 1880: Josiah Boulton & Family (Josiah & Amanda Chew Boulton; Charles Boulton; Gilbert Boulton; Edgar Boulton; Ida Boulton; Hannah Chew; Ida Chew). Photo: Edgar Boulton.
Hospital Cases
COOPER
Clement DiGaetano, 39, of 216 Mt. Vernon st., cut left side of head.
Anna Kropski, 68, 1737 S. 6th st., cut head.
Rita Procacci, 40, of 1125 S. 3rd st., burns of right hand.
George Finney, 41, of 214 Taylor ave., cut right side of chest.
Willie Chestnut, 19, of 1210 S. 8th st., cut scalp.
Betty Cohen, 15, of 428 State st., injured right hand.
David Taylor, 47, of 743 Walnut st., injured left foot.
WEST JERSEY
Marie Stone, 15, of 316 Kaighns ave., swallowed a coin.
Charlott Schmitz, 16, of 520 Vine st., possible fractured shoulder.
Suzanne Schulman, 5, of Maple ave., Haddon Heights, cut forehead.
Daniel Cook, 27, of 530 Front st., bruise of hand.
523 Vine Street — March 1940.
HOLC FORM PM 429-E REVISED 2-20-39
HOME OWNERS' LOAN CORPORATION
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
DATE 3/20/40 PM NO. NJ-E-1053-PO
CONTRACT SALES BROKER
Leon E. Todd,
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT BROKER
Camden, New Jersey
DATE AVAILABLE det.
TYPE 1 fam. br/semi- SIZE LOT 15.8 x 105
NO. ROOMS 7 TRANSP. 1 block
NO. BED ROOMS 4 WATER yes
BATH 1 GAS yes ELECT. yes
SEWER yes
STREET paved
HEAT hot air
ROOF built-up
SALES PRICE $ 2600.00 as is
ADDRESS 523 Vine Street, Camden, N. J.
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THIS LISTING SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF H.O.L.C.
Deaths
Richard Clark, aged 64 years, 524 Vine street.
Mrs. Mattie W. Haubois, aged 22 years, wife of Christopher F. Haubois, 610 Willard street.
Robert V. Banbester, youngest son of Joseph and Lydie Banbester, 19 York street.
Oswald H. Henderson, son of James and Maggie Henderson, 905 Ferry avenue.
2 Hurt at Eighth and Cooper
Two persons were injured Saturday when a motorists [sic] was forced upon a sidewalk at Eighth and Cooper streets.
J. Frank Tydeman, 58, of 907 Cooper street, driver of the car, said another machine crowded him at the intersection. He suffered cuts of the nose while Mrs. B. Rogers, 539 Vine street, received cuts of the face and left knee. Both were treated at Cooper Hospital.
Mrs. Alice M. Rogers
Mrs. Alice M. Rogers, a clerk at the John Wanamaker store, Philadelphia, and resident at 539 Vine street, died yesterday in Cooper hospital. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Mystic chapter, 148, OES. Surviving are her husband, William Bertram Rogers; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred O’Malley, Camden; a son, William H., Maryland; five grandchildren, three brothers, Vincent and Frank Tydeman, Camden, and Herbert Tydeman, Philadelphia, and a sister, Mrs. Florence Duble, Camden.
Services will be held 11 a. m. Wednesday in Murray’s funeral home, 408 Cooper street, where friends may call tomorrow night. Burial will be in Harleigh cemetery.
(news brief — theft at Samuel T. French residence)
A gold pin and locket and a child's bank containing $15 were stolen by a sneak thief from the residence of Lawyer Samuel T. French, 540 Vine street.
545 Vine Street — Thomas Murphy.
George
Suddenly on July 18, 1969, Charles R., beloved husband of Adella, (nee Betz), age 61 years of 546 Vine St., Camden, N.J. Also surviving are one son, Charles Jr. at home, four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Evans of Fairview, Camden, Mrs. Julia Bytheway of Haddonfield, N.J., Mrs. Kathryn Yerkes of Collingswood, N.J., Mrs. Laura Hardman of Fort Riley, Kansas, one brother, Frank of Jacksonville, Arkansas, three sisters, Mrs. Martha Newton of Hammonton, N.J., Mrs. Rose Brown of Jacksonville, Florida, Miss Laura George of Durham, N.C., eight grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family, also Teamsters Local #107 Truck Drivers of Philadelphia are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday afternoon, at 1 p.m., at the Paul R. and Dorothy A. Rilatt Funeral Home, 532 State St., Camden, N.J. Interment at Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken, N.J. Friends may call Tuesday evening after 7.
500 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1880–1969.
501 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Holy Name Roman Catholic Church |
510 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Samuel Dodd |
518–522 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1880–1882 | Josiah Boulton & Family; Edgar Boulton |
520 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Charlotte Schmitz |
524 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896 | Richard Clark |
526 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1898 | Mrs. Victor Kline |
| — | Cooper B. Hatch |
| — | John Foster |
| — | Harry C. Kramer |
| — | J. Willard Morgan |
| — | George Anderson |
| — | Edward Hartmann |
| — | James Ware |
| — | Joseph Nowrey |
533 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1918 | John S. Anderson |
539 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1931–1949 | William Bertram Rogers & Family; Vincent Tydeman |
| 1931–1949 | William B. & Alice M. Rogers |
| 1931–1949 | Mildred Rogers |
| 1931–1949 | William H. Rogers |
540 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Samuel J.T. French & Family |
545 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Thomas Murphy |
546 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1969 | Charles R. George Sr. & Family |
| 1969 | Charles R. & Adella George |
| 1969 | Charles George Jr. |
| 1969 | Mrs. Dorothy George Evans |
| 1969 | Mrs Julia George Bytheway |
| 1969 | Mrs. Kathryn George Yerkes |
| 1969 | Mrs. Laura George Hardman |
Intersection of Vine Street & North 6th Street
Northeast Corner of North 6th & Vine Street after the Cyclone of April 2, 1912.
Murphy and Pedigree To End Long Service With Camden Police
Camden Courier-Post —
Veterans at City Hall, Lauded by Superiors, Will Be Among 13 Cops and Firemen to Go on Pension Before First of Year
By William A. Gaffney
Sergeant Thomas J. Murphy, one of Camden’s best known and most efficient policemen, and Joseph “Si” Pedigree, police switchboard operator, are among the 13 members of the police and fire departments who have already retired from active duty on pension, or are to accept half-salary on retirement before the first of the year.
Nine men have turned in their “tools” within the past month and four other applications have been approved and will become effective in the next two months. Two other vacancies left by the deaths of Deputy Chief William W. Patterson and Policeman Fred Schaar, will make the entire number of the two departments 15 men less on January 1, 1933. None of the vacancies will be filled, according to Mayor Roy R. Stewart.
Although the actual reasons for the large number of men retiring is not known, it is reported through the police and fire departments that the men are anxious to have their applications approved before a rumored 5 percent pay cut is ordered.
Murphy Praised
Sergeant Murphy’s pension will become effective December 30. Both Acting Chief of Police John W. Golden and Captain Arthur Colsey, chief clerk of the police department, expressed regret at the veteran officer’s decision.
“Sergeant Murphy is one of the most efficient officers we have ever had in the police department,” the two officials said. “He is well-versed in the law and for many years has handled his position as desk sergeant at police headquarters with unerring judgment.”
He is 65 years old and resides at 545 Vine street. He was appointed on August 13, 1902. His son, Thomas J. Murphy, Jr., is also a policeman and is now covering the “beat” his father “worked” years ago.
Pedigree entered the city service as a fireman in 1900 and served in that department. He is also 65 and lives at 49 South Twenty-seventh street. He has worked on Sergeant Murphy’s shift as operator for the past 10 years.
Chief Pensioned
The pensioners’ list is headed by Thomas J. Nichols, chief of the fire department, whose application to retire will become effective on Dec. 1. He was appointed a fireman on Dec. 1, 1900, and will receive $163.30 each month.
Capt. Daniel W. Leach, also of the fire department, was pensioned on Sept. 15 at a monthly salary of $93.10. He is 68 and lives at 624 Bailey street. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1908.
Enginemen Harry V. Hankins and James McDermott also recently accepted pensions and will receive $83.30 each month. Hankins is 56 and lives at 424 Taylor avenue. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1908. McDermott is 64 and lives at 23 North Twenty-eighth street. He was appointed in 1906. Both men left the fire department Oct. 1.
Fireman Joseph T. Johnson, 60, of 1433 South Tenth street, who was appointed March 1, 1900, will retire on Dec. 1 at $83.30 a month.
Horner to Retire
Sergeant William C. Horner, of the police department, a member for 33 years, tops the list of veterans to bid adieu to the trials and troubles of a policeman. He will receive $90.65 a month.
Horner is well known in East Camden. He has worked nearly all of his 33 years as an officer in the third district and commanded that section for several years. He recently was made desk-sergeant at police headquarters and decided to “take the pension” after spending several months “booking” prisoners. He is 6[?] and lives at 2129 Forty-third street. His pension was granted and made effective Sept. 15.
Policeman Harry Bakely, 60, of 918 State street, a policeman for 24 years; Irving Varley, 56, of 1703 South Fourth street, a policeman for 25 years, and James M. Ellis, 52, of 776 Walnut street, a fireman for four years and a policeman for 17, all have accepted pensions effective Oct. 1.
Policemen William Bryant, 51, of 228 Cedar avenue, Woodlynne, and Samuel Hibbert, 55, of 730 Market street, will cease their official duties on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, respectively. Bryant was appointed Jan. 1, 1908, and Hibbert July 10, 1911. All of the policemen retiring will receive $83.30 a month.
May Not Be Replaced
When asked if the men leaving the service would be replaced, Mayor Stewart said they would not.
“I don’t know what I will do later on,” the mayor said, “but as far as I know now, these men’s places in the police and fire departments will not be filled.
“I feel that under present conditions, the men now policing the city can do it almost as efficiently as with the added number, that is if we do not have any outbreaks of crime.
“Chief Nicholas will be replaced by an acting chief whose salary will not be advanced.”
Over in Camden.
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday by the American Metal Edge Box Company.
The police were notified yesterday that William Ilgenfritz, 14 years old, of 1121 Mickle street, was missing.
Jacob N. Wise, 65 years old, fell from a step at Delaware and Market streets yesterday and broke his hip. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.
A number of church people have filed a remonstrance with the excise Commission against granting a liquor license to Charles Gorden, of Ninth street and Ferry avenue.
Mrs. Victor Kline, of 526 Vine street, discovered a burglar in the house early Tuesday morning, but the thief fled at her approach, leaving a lot of clothing and silverware which he had bundled up, ready to take away.
Charles E. Wilson was committed by Recorder Mowrey [sic] last night, charged with stealing two overcoats from the Camden Turning Mill, at Front and Arch streets. He was captured at the Federal Street Ferry by Policemen [sic] Hartman.
Bessie Hughes was held by Justice Schmitz yesterday for a further hearing on a charge of stealing household goods from the boarding house of Mrs. Marshall, at 121 Market street. Some of the missing goods were found at the defendant’s home.
Among the latest victims of the grip in Camden are Mayor Hatch, Chief of Police Foster, City Clerk Harry Kramer, former City Counsel J. Willard Morgan, Charles R. Baron, New Jersey editor of the Philadelphia Record, and Policemen George Cooper, Harry Miller, James Ware and George Anderson.
600 Block of Vine Street
Vine Street west of North 7th Street, early 1900s. 600 Vine Street — Ann’s Tavern.
Harry H. Hamel, for twenty years a prominent barber of North Camden and a native of the Pyne Poynt section, died yesterday at his late residence, 615 Vine street, aged 32. He is survived by a wife and three children.
Mrs. J. C. Norcross
Mrs. Jeannette C. Norcross, 79, of 621 Vine street, a resident of North Camden for many years, died Monday. She had been an invalid for several years. Mrs. Norcross was born in Mt. Holly and was the widow of William A. Norcross who died in 1907. She was long active in the State Street Methodist Church. She leaves two sons, Frank S., Camden attorney, and Edwin C., of Wilkes-Barre; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and a half-sister, Mrs. Sarah Poinsett, South Langhorne.
Services will be held Friday at 1 p. m. at the funeral home of Joseph H. Murray and Son, 408 Cooper street, and burial will be in Mt. Holly Cemetery.
646 Vine Street — The Northeast School.
600 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1896–1944.
600 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Ann's Tavern |
608 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1897 | Joseph B. Tees |
613 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1896–1916 | John H. Reed & Family; Thomas S. Reed |
615 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | Harry H. Hamel & Family (barber) |
616 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1920s | William H. Cox & Family; William Cox (uncle) |
621 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940–1941 | Mrs. Jeanette C. Norcross |
623 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s–1920s | Daniel J. Grimes Sr. (fire fighter) |
626 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910 | George H. Morgan |
632 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1944 | Earl McKinley Keller; Bartholomew Sheehan |
646 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | Northeast School |
648 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Otto Shapiro (damaged by April 2, 1912 Cyclone) |
655 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| WW1/WW2 | Seaman First Class John E. Gaylord |
To Sentence Woman
Camden Courier-Post —
Judge Sheehan will hold Special Sessions of Criminal Court Thursday at which time he will sentence Margaret Henry, of 602 Cherry street.
The woman was convicted by a jury this week on a charge of voluntary manslaughter in causing the death of Earl Keller, 632 Vine street, last Feb. 5. Keller died on Feb. 10 in Cooper hospital from a fractured skull.
Judge Sheehan will also sit on Friday hearing matters in the Orphans Court.
Woman Gets 6 Years in Murder Case Here
Camden Courier-Post —
Margaret Henry, 21, of 602 Cherry street, was sentenced to the State Home for Women for six to 10 years by Judge Sheehan yesterday on a manslaughter conviction.
She was convicted last week of causing the death of Earl Keller, 44, of 632 Vine street. The evidence charged she struck the man with a brick and robbed him of 35 cents on Feb. 5.
“This should be a lesson to others that a life is not to be taken cheaply in this community,” Judge Sheehan said.
Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler John H. Fort of the B. P. O Elks, has received a dispensation for the institution of Passaic Lodge, at Passaic city, on October 8.
John Galvin, charged with prying open a shutter of the house at 508 North Front street early yesterday morning, was committed in default of $300 bail.
Articles of incorporation were filed in the County Clerk’s office yesterday by the Overhead Railway and Switch Company.
Charged with maintaining a nuisance in the shape of a piggery at Oaklyn, Jacob Fossell, colored, was held in bail yesterday by Justice Schmitz.
The discount of 5 per cent. on taxes will be discontinued after to-day.
Walter Blair, Charles Blair, Charles Curliss, William Dolan and William Meser [sic], boys, were held in bail by Justice Schmitz, yesterday, charged with destroying property belonging to Joseph B. Tees, of 608 Vine street.
S. Conrad Ott, president of the Good Roads League, has been elected a State Representative to the New Jersey Division, L. A. W.
George Brown was fined $20 by Recorder Braker for having a robin in his possession. He was arrested near Pensauken by Game Warden Guthridge.
George N. Gregg, of Merchantville, has been appointed trainmaster of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, to succeed A. L. Sparks, resigned. Mr. Gregg has been assistant trainmaster for several years.
The funeral of John C. Garland, late cashier of the Western National Bank, of Philadelphia, took place yesterday. Services were held in St. John’s P. E. Church.
700 Block of Vine Street
712 Vine Street — 2006 photograph. 701–721 Vine Street: William J. Sewell School.
Amory J. Woodson
Amory J. Woodson, 71, a former resident of Camden for 40 years, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hazel M. Roesler, Glenside, Pa.
Mr. Woodson, who formerly lived at 718 Vine street, was employed for many years by the Camden Board of Education. He was a member of State Street M. E. Church and is survived by the daughter and his widow Edie.
The funeral will be held 11 a. m. Monday at the funeral home of Charles H. Murray and Son, 406 Cooper street. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery.
728 Vine Street, photograph from about 1928.
700 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1903–1947.
701–721 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| — | William J. Sewell School |
718 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1941 | Amory J. Woodson & Family |
| 1941 | Amory J. & Edie Woodson |
724 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1933–1947 | Frank L. Reihman; Bernice Reihman |
728 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| c. 1928 | (photo only) |
730 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1903–1905 | Frank Obenhaus & Family |
| 1903–1905 | Frank & Catherine Obenhaus |
| 1903–1905 | Franklin Obenhaus |
| 1903–1905 | Daniel Obenhaus |
| 1903–1905 | Catherine Obenhaus |
| 1903–1905 | Isabel Obenhaus |
| 1903–1905 | Thelma Obenhaus |
734 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | William Kirk |
736 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | William J. Brown (barber) |
Camden Incorporations
Camden Courier-Post —
734 & 921 Vine Street — 1938
North Camden Young Republican Association: principal office, 940 Linden Street; agent, Sidney Liss. Objects: To advance true principles of good government, to inspire the welfare of the individual members, to promote the spirit of democracy throughout its members, to create a stronger interest among its members toward the Republican party, to create a feeling of sociability and friendship among the members, and to encourage social intercourse among the Republicans of North Camden. Trustees: Sidney Liss, 940 Linden Street; William Kirk, 734 Vine Street; Joseph V. Anderson, 532 Rex Place; Frank Nelson Jr. 921 Vine Street; Wilfred Fournier, 424 Bailey Street; Oliver Gutherie, 935 Fern Street; Charles Johnson; 536 Rex Place.
800 Block of Vine Street
On the SW corner of 8th and Vine Street, was another drugstore, complete with soda fountain. It was the old typical green metal exterior with the big Coca-Cola circle emblems. I used to get my candy there.
Warren Ash Jr., March 2014
800 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1909–1941.
811 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Mrs. Margaret Burns & Family; Mrs. Gertrude Murray & Family |
825 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1920s–1960s | Anna Sangtinette; Helen Sangtinette |
| 1920s–1940s | Charles P. Schaffer |
827 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Walter W.E. Friedrichs |
829 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1909 | John W. Cotner; Calvin W. Snipe; Charles A. Wolverton |
Their Life’s Work Ended
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Death Claims Two Well-known Camden Octogenarians
Death yesterday took two well-known Camden octogenarians, Peter Wolverton, aged 80 years, and John W. Cotner, aged 81 years. Mr. Wolverton, who was the father of President of City Council Wolverton and the grandfather of Assistant Prosecutor Wolverton, lived at 615 North Front street. Most of his life was spent in Camden and for over two score years he was in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, but for several years had been on the pension list. His funeral will take place on Monday.
Mr. Cotner, who was captured and confined in Libby Prison during the Civil War, was a native of Cedarville, Cumberland county; lived in Camden over half a century and died at the home of his son-in-law, Calvin E. Snipe, a newspaper man, 82[?] Vine street. He was a member of the Fourth New Jersey Regiment, and with his father built many grist mills throughout South Jersey. He will be buried Monday morning.
4 Camden Men Held as Chicken Thieves
Camden Courier-Post —
Delanco, June 4.—Four Camden men who were arrested yesterday on charges of stealing chickens are in Burlington county jail at Mt. Holly today under $1000 bail each for court. The men are William Whalen, 20, of 940 Elm street; Edward Burns, of 811 Vine street; George Kunits, 24, of 926 Fern street, and Philip Weisen, 29, of 837 Birch street. They were arrested by Troopers Magee and Turnbull, of Delanco barracks of the state police, co-operating with Camden city detectives.
Arraigned before Justice of the Peace Wesley Perkins at Delanco last night, the four men were unable to furnish bail. Complaint was made against them by Oliver Christian, a farmer of near Centreton.
Engagement Revealed Of Miss Sangtinette
Camden Courier-Post —
825 Vine Street
Mrs. Anna Sangtinette, of 825 Vine Street, entertained at her home last evening to announce the engagement of her daughter, Miss Helen Anna Sangtinette, to John Aloysius McDermott, of Audubon. Both are graduates of Camden Catholic High School.
Guests included, Miss Marie Mc Hugh, Miss Gertrude Maloney, Miss Irene Miller, Mrs. Joseph Snyder, Miss Kathryn Stinson, and Mrs. Albert Heller, of Camden; Mrs. Clarence Campbell, of Upper Darby, Pa.; Miss Ada Miller, of Merchantville, Miss Jeanne Taylor, of Woodlynne; Miss Alice McDermott and Mrs. John McDermott, of Audubon.
No date has been set for the wedding.
900 Block of Vine Street
911, 913 & 915 Vine Street — Photo from 2012.
914 Vine Street — Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Theodore T. Cornelius & Second Lieutenant Edward K. Cornelius. Edward & Theodore Cornelius lived with their parents, Theodore R. & Elizabeth Cornelius, at this house in North Camden.
914 Vine Street — Second Lieutenant Edward K. Cornelius.
914 Vine Street — Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Theodore T. Cornelius.
915 Vine Street — 1917: Lawrence Sherman Adams.
Form 1
REGISTRATION CARD No. 46
1 Name in full: Lawrence Sherman Adams Age in yrs. 21
2 Home address: 915 Vine, Camden, N. J.
3 Date of birth: Dec. 31, 1895
4 Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (specify which)? Natural Born
5 Where were you born? Norristown [?], Penna, U S A
6 If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject? —
7 What is your present trade, occupation, or office? Accountant
8 By whom employed? [?] Life Insurance Co. Where employed? [?]
9 Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support (specify which)? none
10 Married or single (which)? Single Race (specify which)? [?]
11 What military service have you had? Rank: Non commission officer; branch: Infantry; years: 8 mos.; Nation or State: [?]
12 Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)?
I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
Lawrence Sherman Adams
(signature or mark)
Aged Man Ends His Life With Shot in Temple
Harry Lipp, 84, ended his life yesterday by shooting himself through the temple with a 38-calibre revolver revolver [sic] in a garage in the rear of the home of William Getner, a city fireman, of 1205 North Twenty-sixth street.
Lipp had boarded at the Getner home 17 years. Mrs. Gertrude Getner, wife of the fireman, told Coroner Harry Leonard her brother, George Selah, of 918 Vine street, discovered the body at 3:30 p. m. and notified police. Leonard issued a certificate of suicidal death.
The body was removed to Cooper Hospital. Selah said he went to the garage to get some paint and found Lipp still clutching the revolver. Police said two discharged shells and one good one were found in the chambers of the weapon.
Lipp, an old age pensioner, left no note giving the reason for his act.
900 Block of Vine Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1912–1947.
911 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | Edward Sweitanski |
914 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| WWII | Theodore R. & Elizabeth Cornelius; Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Theodore T. Cornelius |
| WWII | Second Lieutenant Edward K. Cornelius |
915 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Laurence Sherman Adams |
918 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1939 | George Selah; William Getner; Harry Leonard |
921 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Frank Kears (damaged by April 2, 1912 Cyclone) |
| 1938 | Frank Nelson Jr. |
| WWII | Second Lieutenant Harry S. Ellis |
923 Vine Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1938 | James Culley & Family |
3 Youths Jailed
Camden Courier-Post —
911 Vine Street — 1938: Edward Sweitanski
Three youths charged with the larceny of 60 pounds of copper from a building at the Highland Worsted Company, Ninth and State streets, were given suspended six-month sentences yesterday by Police Judge Mariano. They are Vincent St. John, 18, of 843 Grant street; Charles Schwartz, 16, of 638 York street, and Edward Sweitanski, 16, of 911 Vine street.
Girven H. Culley Weds Esther Mabel De Wald
Camden Courier-Post —
923 Vine Street — 1938: James Culley & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeWald, of Syracuse, N. Y., announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Esther Mabel DeWald, and Girven H. Culley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Culley, of 923 Vine street, this city.
The wedding took place on Saturday, February 12 at 3:30 o’clock, in the First Ward Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, the Rev. Walter Vail Watson, pastor of the church, officiating.
Following a reception at the home of the bride, the couple left for a wedding trip to New York City and Washington, D. C. On their return they will make their home at 827 State street.
Police, Fire Tests Take Heavy Toll
Camden Courier-Post —
Courier-Post Bureau
TRENTON — The high rate of failures on police and fire examinations was repeated yesterday in the Civil Service Department’s announcement of the results of tests for fire captain and patrolman in Camden City.
In the captain’s test, 23 passed, 64 failed and two did not show up for the test. In the test for patrolman, 10 passed, 32 failed and 14 failed to show. In the non-residents’ test for Camden patrolman, six passed, eight failed and five did not appear.
In the fire captain’s test, Kenneth M. Clark of 111 North 26th St., Camden, a veteran, qualified with a score of 92.6, highest for the seven veterans who qualified. Joseph R. Gfrorer of 3040 N. Constitution Road, Camden, was highest of applicants with a score of 96.5.
In the residents’ patrolman test, Robert D. Craig of 817 Vine Street was high with 78. In the non resident’s test, Edwin B. Hoffman of 514 Walnut Street, Audubon, a veteran qualified with 72.2 and Flem J. Hopkins Jr. of 113 Estates Ave., Pine Hill, was high with 78.
Others who passed the fire captain’s test were:
George D. Getty of 1111 N. 34 St., 95.4; John DiMaggio of 319 Beckett St., 94; Joseph J. Anderson of 2406 Denfield St., 92.96; Phillip A. Maycott of 2836 Lincoln Ave., 90.5; James McMaster of 402 N. 37th St., 90.2; William D. Hillman of 3071 Constitution Rd., 89.4; Joseph Arensberg of 1041 N. 32nd St., 88.3; Robert E. Briggs of 2861 Congress Road, veteran, 86.3; John S. Brzozowski of 371 N. 34th St., 86.2; Edmund F. Gorczynski of 272 N. 33rd St., veteran, 85.4; Anthony F. Orme of 3317 River Ave., veteran, 82.4; William B. Young of 1126 N. 33rd St., 80.5; William D. Ayers of 2846 Pierce Ave., veteran, 79.1; Joseph Dowhy Sr., of 866 Beideman Ave., veteran, 78.9; James O. Jones of 3214 Mitchell St., 78.3; Joseph Chelhowski of 1324 Sheridan St., veteran, 75.8; James T. Robinson of 504 Trenton Ave., 75.5; Anthony D. Moffa of 23 Leonard Ave., 73.3; Robert E. Davenport of 1026 Reeves Ave., 73; John F. Gaffney Jr., of 78 S. Dudley St., 72.8, and Albert E. Collum Jr., of 2409 Howell St., 72.6.
Patrolman (residents) who passed:
Joseph A. Fox of 2117 Mount Ephraim Ave., 77.1; Charles W. Cahilly 2d of 2015 Westminster Ave., 75.; Edward B. Bush of 3210 Mitchell St., 78.9; John F. Oppmann of 550 N. 30th St., 77.7; Gary E. Miller of 486-A Rand St., 77.4; Donald J. Tymusczuk of 2737 Concord Ave., 75.1; Joseph A. Broccoli of 1467 Pershing St., 74.2; Richard W. Merta of 1641 Pulaski St., 72.9, and Robert G. Gibson of 572 Clinton St., 72.6.
Patrolman (nonresidents) who passed:
Flem J. Hopkins Jr., 78; Elwood L. Ridge, 75.4; Joseph E. Benton, 74.7; David Vautier Jr., 74.1, and Frank R. Pedano, 73.8.
The February 27th, 2007 Fire — 900 Block of Vine Street
On February 27, 2007 at 1:56 PM, five houses on the north side of Vine Street were destroyed by fire. The addresses were 933, 935, 937, 939, and 941 Vine Street.
Engine Company 3 was first on the scene. Engine Company 8 provided assistance. Engine 8’s apparatus can be seen in picture below, third from the top, parked at the corner of North 10th and State Streets.
Phillyfirenews.com reports the incident as such: Car 3 on location five 2 story row homes heavy fire and smoke with exposure problems on “B” and “D” sides. Requested 3rd alarm upon arrival using all hands. Numerous mutual aid companies special called from surrounding area. Camden County Task Force assigned to stage at Collingswood Fire House to cover the Northern end of the County.
933–941 Vine Street fire, February 27, 2007.
Smoke pours through door of 935 Vine Street.
Smoke obscures the view of 935, 937, & 939 Vine Street. Ladder is set up on porch of 933 Vine Street.
Smoke obscures the view of 937 Vine Street.
Fire fighters on the roof of 933 Vine Street.
Fire fighters on the roof of 931, 933, 935, & 937 Vine Street.
Fire fighters on porch of 935 Vine Street.
Fire fighters on porch roof of 931 and 933 Vine Street. 931 Vine Street was saved due to efforts of Camden Fire Department.
Fire fighters on roof of 939 Vine Street.
Charm Presented to Deputy Chief
Camden Daily Courier —
William Patterson Honored at Dinner Given to Members to No. 4 Engine Company.
BIG TURKEY FEED ENJOYED BY MANY
As a mark of appreciation for their splendid work while he was captain of No. 4 Engine Company, Deputy Fire Chief William Patterson last evening tendered the company members a fine turkey supper at No. 4 Engine House, Vine street near Fourth.
The caterers were Engineer Daniel Grimes, Firemen Robert Brice and Joseph Daly.
At the beginning of the banquet Capt. Charles Cook sprung a surprise when he presented the chief with a handsome watch charm of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. On the back was an inscription expressing the esteem of the members of the engine company. Chief Patterson expressed his appreciation for the gift and in a short address told the men he would always wear and cherish the gift.
Following the banquet addresses were made by Chief Peter B. Carter, Freeholder James M. Walton and Secretary Harvey Watts. Chief Carter spoke of the fellowship in the department at the present time and Freeholder Walton urged the men to be loyal. Lieutenant Joseph Logue, one of the oldest members of the company, spoke feelingly of his former captain. Then each guest was called upon and all expressed their esteem for Chief Patterson and showed their pleasure in his merited advancement.
Only one member of the company was absent, Ephraim Hires, who is ill at his home. Fireman Rollo Jones proposed a toast to former and departed members of the company and it was drunk in silence.
Gathered about the festive board were Deputy Chief William Patterson, Chief Peter B. Carter, Freeholder James M. Walton, Secretary Harvey Watts, Capt. Charles Cook, Firemen Arthur Wingate, Charles Hankins, Si Sage, Joseph Logue, Abraham Kerns, Charles Watkins, Jr., Martin Carrigan, Dollo [sic] Jones, Robert Brice, Joseph Daly, Daniel Grimes, John Miller and Frank Sheridan. The menu follows:
Oysters on Half-shell, Biscuits, Roast Turkey, Stewed Tomatoes, Green Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Cold Slaw, Olives, Coffee, After-dinner Mints, Celery, Layer Cake, Dan Grimes’ Punch, Cigars.
Pensions Awarded 6 Cops, 17 Firemen
Camden Courier-Post —
Inspector Humes Refuses to Withdraw Application in Spite of Requests
Pensions for six policemen and 17 firemen took effect with the dawn of the New Year yesterday.
Proposed Salary reductions from five to 30 percent prompted the wholesale requests for pensions which were approved Saturday at noon by the Police and Firemen’s Pension Commission, of which Mayor Roy R. Stewart is chairman.
The proceedings were delayed one hour while efforts were being made by political leaders and friends to have Inspector Charles T. Humes reconsider his application. But he refused to withdraw his application and it was approved.
Two sergeants, a city detective and four captains of the fire department were included in the list of applicants.
Sergeants Albert York and Clarence Thorn, Detective David Hunt and Fire Captains Harry Haines, John Lutts, James R. White and William H. Miller, Jr., were included among the pensioners.
Major W. Greenwood and Adrian Bateman, two patrolmen, completed the list from the police department, while the others receiving pension awards who are member [sic] of the fire department were:
Elmer Burkett, 66; Robert M. Coffman, 57; Howard E. Currie, 52; James E. Navin, 67; George W. Hollins, 64; Richard S. Marter, 60; Arthur A. Wingate, 64; Joseph T. Earnest, 63; Samuel E. Harring, 64; Andrew Miller, 73; Stewart Bakley, William K. Buzine, 63, and Daniel Grimes.
The application of Marter’s was passed, but an improviso [sic] was made by the commission which gave him the opportunity of recalling his decision but he failed to take advantage of it.
It was explained that the city commission’s resolution passed at noon, providing that members of the police and fire departments could continue in their employment under the 1933 wage scale, but that their pensions would not be affected by the cut and they could retire under the 1931 basic pay, might cause Marter to want to rescind his action.
Mayor Stewart and Commissioner Bennett, both members of the commission, said they regretted so many “young men” were asking to be pensioned at this time.
Greenwood, 54, was appointed to the police department 21 years ago and during nearly all of this time has been attached to the First district. He lives in the First ward, at 220 York street, and will receive a pension of $83.30 monthly.
Buzine is a veteran of nearly 28 years’ service. He is 63, lives at 856 Haddon avenue and will be pensioned at $90.65. He was classed as an engineer in the fire department.
The applications of Captain John Lutts, of Engine Company No. 6, Front and Linden streets, and Elmer Burkett, engineer of the No. 4 Company, were filed shortly before noon.
Captain Lutts, 62, lives at 456 Royden street, and will receive a pension of $100 monthly. He was appointed 33 years ago.
Burkett, 66, lives at 330 North Ninth street. He was appointed to the fire department in 1907 and spent a great portion of his service at the fire station at Front and Linden streets, recently being transferred to the Vine street house. He will be pensioned at $90.65 monthly.
Life Hereabouts
Camden Courier-Post —
DOWN MEMORY LANE with that Old Gang of Yours . . . in a few of the years when Our Town was as good a sport town as any in the land . . . from the time that Taylor and Gunnis promoted fights through the years to Roxey Allen . . . Mickey Blair . . . Eddie Chaney . . . Shamus Maguire . . . Pee Wee Ross . . . Jackie Hindle . . . Watson Finch . . . Georgie Abner . . . Nick Nicholas . . . Dixie Allen . . .
The days when Camden was the Mecca for Philly fight fans . . . with champions like Mike O’Dowd . . . Benny Leonard . . . Pete Herman . . . Jimmy Wilde . . . Gene Tunney . . . fighting in the Armory on Haddon avenue . . . for One, Two and Three . . . tax included . . . the days of John Smith . . . whose son, Lee, became one of our great friends . . . the days when Philly came to Camden to see the best fighters in the land . . .
AND THEN DOWN through the years with Lou McFarland . . . Higgins and Kaplan . . . Tommy James . . . the man named Doyle who always gave us a smile when we called him “Mister” because he was so kind . . . When Sergeant Ray Smith became a referee . . . “Pose” Robinson . . . the days of Willie Davis . . . Harry Smith . . . Jim Kelly . . .
Fights in the ball park at Twelfth and Federal streets . . . at the Fairview Ball Park . . . in the Temple Theatre . . . the Star Theatre . . . Newt Blanchard, the only promoter who gave us MORE money than we asked for . . . The Broadway Theatre . . . the early days of Convention Hall . . .
THE TIME they opened the Plaza Hotel Gym and all the fine lads on the program . . . with the late Mayor Stewart in the audience . . . and many other dignitaries . . . and being “dared” into a match with Ray Smith, because his opponent failed to show . . . the same guy who fought Tunney . . . Mike Brennan . . . Gibbons . . . Martin . . . Dempsey . . . Loughran . . . and seeing the Sergeant’s body covered with blood in the second round . . . our very own blood . . .
THE YEARS when Gloucester city was the fightenest town in the nation . . .
The days of K. O. Joey O’Donnell . . . who fought them all. . . Of Frankie Conway . . . who never took a backward step . . . and still has the same courage today. . . . Of Willie Spencer . . . who headlined show after show. . . . Charlie Daggert . . . now a referee in Philly. . . . Jimmy Rafferty . . . Eddie (Kid) Wagner . . . Young Sherlock . . . Abe Wustbond, later an instructor of boxing at Herman’s gym in Philly . . . Eddie Forrest . . . and his brother, who fought Battling Nelson . . . the crowd-pleasing Willie Fuller . . . Joey O’Connor.
Back when “Chick” Hunt fought under the name of Eddie Melson . . . and later, in professional ranks, the night he fought Joe “Kid” Fisher at the Apollo theatre in Gloucester. . . . Chick is our friend today . . . but we don’t believe he ever will forgive us for that night when we yelled at Joe to . . . well, we yelled at Joe . . . The days of Harry “Dick” Donohue, trainer and manager of Nick Nichols.
AND THE BEST, learning the business under the incomparable Eddie Prince . . . who knows how to condition fighters . . . then and now . . . with the best in the nation. . . . The days when they called Mister Georgano “Lemons” . . . but affectionately . . . not because he was ever sour.
When Johnny Sapio . . . who only days ago was honored at a banquet at Weber’s Hof Brau by so many people the walls bulged . . . fought under the name of Young Joe Grim.
HOW MANY will remember when our own Eddie Garrity, now the sedate deputy director of public safety in Our Town, was a boxer . . . with plenty on the ball? . . . When George Murphy boxed around here . . . and the Tighe brothers, Eddie and Jimmy . . . Remember Richie Hoehner? . . . Jimmie Jordan? . . . Eddie Douglas? . . . Bobby Graham, then a soldier stationed in Gloucester? . . . Steve Jackson? . . . Frankie McLaughlin (whose brother Neil WAS on Retreat with us, Mrs. McLaughlin, and gave us much of this information)?
Recall Johnny “Homo” Bryan? . . . Duncan Carswell, Jimmy and Jack Dean, referees, all three? . . . Theo Ellick, the matchmaker. . . . And who could forget Joe Spearing, afraid of nobody then and now . . . he fought our boy Fisher three times to our knowledge . . . once in Atlantic City . . . another at one of the ball parks here and the third (the windup, no less) in Gloucester. . . . Who won . . . who cares?
THE DAYS when a Cook was a promoter . . . and a Politician(?) got the gravy. . . . The time “Red” Haines fought Roxey Allen over top the old Standard movies at Second and Vine streets . . . amateur against a near-champ . . . and what a battle . . . when Everett Joslin and Johnny Taylor were on the First district wagon and backed it up to the door leading to the second floor, and all the people gathering around because they thought it was a raid . . . and all they came to see was a round or two of the fights.
Back when Joey Powell had an iron fist . . . and Soldier Freedman an iron jaw. . . . When Mayor Victor King was always in the front row at the bouts . . . when Augie Oswald “worked” the river in his boat for shad and other fish . . . when a dollar was a dollar and not 27 cents . . . when the downtown fight gym was operated by Charley Mack . . . whose brother Battling Mack was a great drawing card and a great fighter . . . and Charley was no softie, either.
THE SUMMER BOUTS in the ball park when you could get a swell bleacher seat for half a buck—and be closer to the bouts than $50 seats at some of the big clubs now . . . and see better fights, too.
When Camden had growing pains . . . and its people started moving to the suburbs . . . when a guy who made 40 slugs a week was a “big executive.” . . . When copy boys on the papers got $4 a week . . . and had enough left over from their salary to lend money to reporters who made the tremendous sum of $25 a week. . . . Great days, say you . . . great days, say us. . . . Nostalgia.
37 Camden Men Pass Tests for City Firemen
Camden Courier-Post —
Thirty-seven candidates have passed the Civil Service test for fireman in the Camden City fire department. Thirty-two of those who qualified are former service men and three of them, disabled veterans, were placed at the top of the list under the preference given by law.
Joseph T. Hackett, of 158 Branch Village, is listed first, Owen D. Gale, 320 Marlton avenue, second and August L. Johnson, 916½ Chestnut street, third.
The salary on Jan. 1 will begin at $2400 and reach a maximum of $3160 after four years.
Following is the complete list of those who qualified in the test:
Joseph T. Hackett, 158 Branch Village; Owen D. Gale, 320 Marlton avenue; August L. Johnson, 916 Chestnut street; Harry Sterling, 112 Ablett Village; Albert A. Stinger, 1423 Bradley avenue; Jesthroe Hunt, 753 Walnut street; Harold H. Pike, 429 Penn street; Roy R. Moffa, 216 Morse street; Allen F. Hess, 2733 Sherman avenue; Franklin W. Whylings, 602 North Thirty-second street; William L. Gosnell, 3303 Crescent drive; David W. Humphries, 3017 Mickle street; William G. Winstanley, 510 Penn street; Joshua H. Robinson, 1934 Kossuth street; Henry S. Keubler, 936 Broadway; Adolph S. Zubrzycki, 1223 South Tenth street; Ralph H. Palmer, 585 Mickle street; Alexander P. Matis, 903 Haddon avenue; Earl G. Robinson, 1036 Penn street; Anthony J. DiMaggio, 530 South Eighth street; Earl A. Smith Sr., 201 Biedeman avenue; Philip J. MacDonald, 123 North Eleventh street; Robert P. Olesiewicz, 321 Mt. Vernon street; Eugene E. Demers, 2034 High street; Chester J. Gedrich, 1154 Thurman street; John F. Chudzinski, 1043 Thurman street; Samuel D. Siniscalki, 803 Line street; Santo DiMaggio, 319 Beckett street; Ludwig Polniak, 471 Pfeiffer street; George P. Baxter, 817 Howard street; Ralph F. Schaffer, Canterbury apartments; Joseph J. McTaggart, 3135 Waldorf avenue; Louis J. Monahan, Canterbury apartments; John DiMaggio, 319 Beckett street; William N. Stone Jr., 950 Vine street; Casper J. Martelli, 220 Mt. Vernon street; and H. Raymond Dixon, 439 Trenton avenue.
Firemen Enjoy Oyster Supper
Camden Post-Telegram —
Boys at No. 4 Engine Co. Have Sumptuous Feast of Juicy Bivalves.
OTHER NEWS FROM UP PYNE POYNT WAY
Juicy bivalves prepared in all styles by Messrs Bob Brice and Joe Daly were last night enjoyed by the boys at No. 4 Engine Company, on Vine street near Fourth. James Walton was toastmaster.
After-dinner talks were given by Matt Tenniswood, James Neeley and Captain William W. Patterson.
The participants were: Captain W. W. Patterson, Lieutenant James Elberson, Robert Steer, Bob Brice, Ephraim Hires, Joseph Logue, Howard Curry, Joseph Daly, Freeholder James E. Walton, Matt Tenniswood, James Neeley and Adrian Bateman.
Licenses Transferred
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The following transfers were granted: Caroline Hoelzle, of Front and Vine streets, to John S. Smith; William C. Miller, from 524 Liberty street, to [?]74 Vanhook street; Moses Hughes, 1157 Federal street, to Peter Petrick.
Commissioner Cooper called the attention of the board to the fact that Xavier Schnurr, of Third and Spruce streets, had been before Mayor Westcott, charged with selling liquor to minors and that sentence was suspended. About ten days later Schnurr, he said, was fined by the Mayor for disorderly conduct. Colonel Cooper said something should be done by the board, but no action was taken.
The board will meet again next Wednesday evening.
Reaches for ‘Gun,’ Two ‘Bandits’ Flee
Camden Courier-Post —
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.
Fire Comrades Dead, Tries to End Life
Philadelphia Inquirer —
William J. Simpson, of Camden Department, Found in Ashpit With Wrists Cut
Almost dead from the loss of blood, City Fireman William J. Simpson, aged 56, of 604 North Sixth street, was found in the ash pit at No. 4 engine house, on Vine street near Fourth, Camden, yesterday. Both wrists were slashed and during a lucid interval he said he had cut them because he was tired of living. His condition last night was serious, although he has chances for recovery.
Friends of Simpson say that he has not been himself since the armory fire of 1906 when three of his companions were killed and he was among several badly injured. He has been transferred from several companies in the belief the change would do him good. Only Saturday he was sent in from an East Camden company. He has remained melancholy, however, and when last seen Monday night, complained of his nerves.
It was when Joseph Lodgue [sic], a comrade, went down stairs at the firehouse that he found Simpson in the pit literally covered with blood. The injured fireman had been there for several hours, the blood having coagulated about the wounds.
Chain Store Thieves Wreck Safe, Get $15
Camden Courier-Post —
Drag Heavy Iron Box Into Refrigerator, Hack it With Cleaver
Tugging a small but heavy safe from the front of the American Store located at Ninth and Vine streets, into the refrigerator, thieves used a butcher’s cleaver to hack their way into it after an attempt to break open the door had failed.
The burglars secured $15, the only reward for their trouble in battering a hole in the rear of the safe which was hammered “almost beyond recognition,” as a city detective expressed it after investigating the break today.
The theft was discovered by Earl Bryant, manager of the store, when he “opened up” this morning about 8 o’clock. The intruders had forced a [?] cellar window open, climbed the stairs from the cellar, and knocked a panel out of the door leading to the store.
Detectives Louis Shaw and Thomas Cheesman [sic] believe that the break occurred shortly before midnight. They said that a freight train usually passes in the rear of the store on the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad tracks about that time.
The safe had been left in the front of the store, Bryant told the detectives. A trail of cigarette butts and overturned boxes, and wheel tracks gouged in the floor, led Bryant to the refrigerator where the safe was found.
Although the combination lock had been smashed, the door had not been forced. Apparently blocked there, the thieves turned to the rear of the safe, and using the cleaver and a hammer, battered a hole large enough to insert a hand.
Death Lurked on a Camden Street
Philadelphia Inquirer —
HARRY J. SCHAEFER STEPPED ON A LIVE WIRE AND DIED IN AWFUL AGONY.
WERE AFRAID TO AID HIM
Policemen Stood Near, But No One Warned the Pedestrian of His Danger—The Broken Wire Had Been Shooting Out Sparks for Half an Hour.
Deadly electric wires claimed a victim in Camden last evening. Harry J. Schaefer, a silk spinner, 22 years old, of 60[?] Vine street, in that city, was shocked to death by a live wire on Tenth street above Market about 6 o’clock. Schaefer was crossing Tenth street, laughing and talking with a friend named Long, when his foot came in contact with the wire. He fell to the ground and cried:
“Won’t some one hold me up?”
AFRAID TO HELP HIM.
These were the unfortunate man’s last words. As he writhed in agony his hands clutched a tangle of copper wire, part of the debris from the recent storm. The current ran through his body and shot from his burning hands in sparks and flashes of blue flame. Long and several other spectators standing on the corner were afraid to risk death in an effort to release Schaefer.
Finally some one secured a hatchet and, mounting a chair, severed the wire through which the deadly current was passing. Immediately Schaefer’s convulsive movements ceased and a policeman, who put a lantern near his face, found he was dead. The body was removed to the young man’s home.
The dead man’s hands were burned to the bone and a ghastly streak on one side of his face showed where the live wire had touched the flesh. The bottoms of his shoes were burned through, the deadly current having passed through the full length of the body.
A DEATH TRAP.
According to the statement of Policeman McClung, who was an eye witness of the tragedy, Schaefer’s death could have been avoided. He says the wire extended from a pole on Tenth street to the south side of Federal, and it parted about half an hour before Schaefer’s death. Federal and Market streets run together at Tenth, and the broken wire fell across the Market street trolley wire. There are no guard wires on Camden’s trolley system, consequently the fallen wire received the trolley current and sparks shot from it, making a display that soon drew a crowd.
Policeman Anderson went to the Camden electric light works and reported the dangerous wire. The current was shut off the Market street circuit, but the subsequent fatality seems to show that the broken wire was attached to the Cooper street circuit.
HAD NO WARNING.
A trolley car soon came along on the Market street line. The motorman put on his rubber gloves, removed the wire from the trolley and threw it up Tenth street. It laid there, and in a few minutes Schaefer came down Tenth street, and stepped on it before he could be warned of his danger.
Two officials of the Camden Electric Lighting Company arrived on the scene shortly after the accident, and claimed that Schaefer was killed by the current from a guy wire that had fallen across the trolley wire. This is denied by representatives of the Camden Horse Railroad Company, who say that it was undoubtedly an electric light wire. Coroner Hopper will hold an inquest.
Camden Protected During Big Blaze
Camden Courier-Post —
3 Firemen Off Duty Commandeer Truck and Wait for Any Emergency
With all available fire-fighting apparatus at the Kaighn’s Point conflagration, three members of the city fire department who were off duty nevertheless provided Camden with its only protection against other fires by breaking into an abandoned firehouse and manning a fire truck.
Captain Clarence Madden and Firemen John Mulligan and George Garner, attached to the fire house at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets, heard the third alarm and knowing that all the city’s companies were summoned to the fire, decided to go on duty to be ready for any other emergency.
They hurried to the fire house. The No. 5 truck has been out of commission for some time and they were unable to move it.
Jumping into Madden’s own car, they went to the Fourth and Vine streets house which has been discontinued. A truck was inside.
But they found all doors locked. Forcing a rear window they entered and broke the padlock on the front door and drove the truck to headquarters at Fifth and Arch streets, where they reported and remained on call until the return of the other companies.
They were commended by Chief John H. Lennox for their resourcefulness.
Fireman Overcome in Blazing Cellar
Camden Daily Courier —
Rendered Unconscious By Smoke Joseph Logue is Bravely Rescued
POLICEMAN AND LADDIE AS HEROES
Bravery on the part of Policeman Harry Bakley and Fireman Harry Anderson perhaps saved the life of Fireman Joseph Logue, of the No. 4 house, when he was overcome with smoke in the cellar at the home of John Holloway, 219 Grant street, last night. Logue after being pulled from out of the cellar was revived and was able to resume his duties.
The alarm came in about 7.45 last night and the companies from the Fourth and Vine streets house and Fifth and Arch streets responded. On arriving at the house smoke was pouring from the cellar windows in volumes. Handicapped by the windows being bolted the firemen fought the fire from the inside of the house. As they opened the cellar door the smoke almost overpowered them.
Unable to get at the blaze, Logue descended the steps with an extinguisher and attempted to fight the fire. After waiting for several minutes his companions become [sic] alarmed and quickly made their way down the steps to find Logue. While groping in the blinding and choking smoke, Bakley tripped over what he thought an object on the floor. Reaching down he discovered it was the unconscious form of the fireman. Calling to Anderson, they carried the prostrated man up the steps.
His clothing was unbuttoned and Logue was laid on a blanket in the rear yard of the house, while his companions worked earnestly to get the smoke from his lungs. After several minutes’ work he recovered consciousness and refused to be taken to the hospital.
The fire although of slight nature, caused much excitement in the neighborhood and did damage of only a few dollars. The fire is thought to have been started by a child going into the cellar with a lighted candle and tripping, fell, the lighted candle igniting scattered paper lying on the floor.