Camden Courier-Post, December 13, 1947View transcription
Maurice Hertz Dies Here at 90
Well-Known Liquor Dealer and Oldest Elk in Camden
Maurice Hertz, 90, former Camden liquor dealer and oldest member of the Camden Lodge of Elks, died today at his home, 1316 Park boulevard, following a long illness.
A native of Germany, Mr. Hertz came to this country at the age of 14 and settled in Philadelphia. He lived in Harrisburg for several years and then settled in Camden.
Mr. Hertz founded the Camden Bottling Co. at Front and Federal streets. As the business grew, he opened a saloon in conjunction with his bottling business at Locust street and Kaighn avenue.
The building was a city landmark at the turn of the century. Hertz was known throughout South Jersey, and his saloon was a mecca for politicians and business men, both from Camden and Philadelphia, being only a block from the old Kaighn avenue ferry.
After being in the bottling and saloon business for more than 50 years, Mr. Hertz sold his interest to a Philadelphia concern. The building was taken over as a warehouse and was destroyed by fire in November, 1941.
Mr. Hertz later founded the Mt. Ephraim Sand Co. and took an active interest in the firm until a few months ago.
He was a charter member and the oldest living member of the Camden Lodge of Elks. In December, 1940, a testimonial dinner was tendered him by the Tuesday Night Club of the lodge. Mr. Hertz was also active in the Camden Lodge of Moose.
Surviving are his widow, Winifred, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Huff, of Camden. The Elks will hold services Monday evening at the Murray funeral home, 408 Cooper street. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a. m. Tuesday.
Well-Known Liquor Dealer and Oldest Elk in Camden
Maurice Hertz, 90, former Camden liquor dealer and oldest member of the Camden Lodge of Elks, died today at his home, 1316 Park boulevard, following a long illness.
A native of Germany, Mr. Hertz came to this country at the age of 14 and settled in Philadelphia. He lived in Harrisburg for several years and then settled in Camden.
The building was a city landmark at the turn of the century. Hertz was known throughout South Jersey, and his saloon was a mecca for politicians and business men, both from Camden and Philadelphia, being only a block from the old Kaighn avenue ferry.
After being in the bottling and saloon business for more than 50 years, Mr. Hertz sold his interest to a Philadelphia concern. The building was taken over as a warehouse and was destroyed by fire in November, 1941.
Mr. Hertz later founded the Mt. Ephraim Sand Co. and took an active interest in the firm until a few months ago.
He was a charter member and the oldest living member of the Camden Lodge of Elks. In December, 1940, a testimonial dinner was tendered him by the Tuesday Night Club of the lodge. Mr. Hertz was also active in the Camden Lodge of Moose.
Surviving are his widow, Winifred, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Huff, of Camden. The Elks will hold services Monday evening at the Murray funeral home, 408 Cooper street. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a. m. Tuesday.
