Camden Is Warned Against Fireworks
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Mayor Van Hart Issues a Proclamation for Safe and Sane Fourth of July
Ferryboat Millville Put Into Service; Masons Conduct the Funeral of Weiser
In a proclamation issued yesterday Mayor Van Hart called on the people of Camden to strictly observe the fireworks regulations designed to give Camden a safe and sane Fourth of July. The Mayor declares that the regulations will be strictly enforced. The city ordinance bars the use or sale of sparklers, rockets, squibs, dynamite crackers or powder crackers over two inches in length. Roman candles and blank cartridges are also barred. The use of small powder crackers, pinwheels, red lights and paper caps are permitted.
"Observance of these regulations means a celebration along peaceful and safe lines without loss of life or the incurring of injury such as have prompted the wisdom of Council to enact the ordinance," the Mayor said. "I therefore call upon the people of Camden to strictly obey the regulations herein outlined that we may have a fitting celebration without the distress and sorrow which previously marked the day through the use of high and dangerous explosives."
With Pilot Charles Lock at the wheel and Engineer Harry Lyons handling the machinery the new ferryboat Millville was put into service yesterday morning. Superintendent Greer and A. G. Mitchell, former head of the Atlantic division of the P. R. R., took the initial trip and expressed delight with the workings of the vessel, which stuck on the ways on her first launching attempt.
Taken to Cooper Hospital supposedly suffering from heat exhaustion, Charles Zeppo, 42 years old, of 251 Spruce street, was declared by doctors to be suffering from too much liquor. When revived Zeppo said he was treated to home-brew while buying junk.
A complication of ailments yesterday caused the death of Robert Finley, 76 years old, superintendent of the Camden police building, at the home of his son, William, 314 Point street. Prior to coming to Camden a score of years ago Finley was engaged in the retail shoe business in Philadelphia.
Forced to vacate its pound at Magnolia because of an edict of the Council of that place, the Camden County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will start work tomorrow on a new dog refuge at City Line and White Horse pike on ground owned by the city. It will be constructed of concrete with garage, kennels and a special chamber wherein unclaimed dogs will be humanely killed.
A divorce decree has been recommended for George Smith, a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer, living at Glassboro, from his wife, Mrs. Mary Smith, on the ground that she was indiscreet with Charles McLaughlin. A decree has also been advised for Mrs. Margaret Jenkins, of 1418 Louis street, from her husband, John Jenkins, on the grounds of abuse.
The Grand Lodge of Masons conducted funeral services yesterday afternoon for William P. Weiser, who was the only active thirty-third degree Mason in Camden. Services were held at his late home, 224 North Seventh street, and were in charge of Grand Master Arthur Potterton and his staff. Religious services were conducted by Rev. George H. Hemingway, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was made at Harleigh Cemetery.
In the presence of a host of friends, Miss Elizabeth Haines, daughter of Dr. R. I. Haines, yesterday became the bride of Frank J. Hineline, Jr., at St. John's P. E. Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Townsend, an uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. Charles R. Du Bell. Miss Mary Haines, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and James Krips, of Collingswood, was best man.