Camden Official Dangerously Ill

Philadelphia Inquirer, December 26, 1902

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CAMDEN OFFICIAL DANGEROUSLY ILL FRANK S. JONES. Frank S. Jones, Assistant Receiver of Taxes of Camden, residing at 434 South Sixth street, the oldest official in point of continuous service in the City Hall, is in a critical condition at his home. For fifteen years Mr. Jones has served under Tax Receivers William H. Rightmire, William A. Husted, Frank H. Burdsall and Harry Wolfe. Twelve weeks ago he was seized with inflammatory rheumatism. Later a complication of diseases ensued and laryngitis followed, resulting in a loss of eighty pounds of flesh. Mr. Jones has a greater knowledge of the intricacies of the Tax Office than any other city official. He is a member of several secret societies.

FRANK S. JONES.

Frank S. Jones, Assistant Receiver of Taxes of Camden, residing at 434 South Sixth street, the oldest official in point of continuous service in the City Hall, is in a critical condition at his home.

For fifteen years Mr. Jones has served under Tax Receivers William H. Rightmire, William A. Husted, Frank H. Burdsall and Harry Wolfe. Twelve weeks ago he was seized with inflammatory rheumatism. Later a complication of diseases ensued and laryngitis followed, resulting in a loss of eighty pounds of flesh.

Mr. Jones has a greater knowledge of the intricacies of the Tax Office than any other city official. He is a member of several secret societies.