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John Foster was a well-respected and influential figure in Camden's police force during the 1890s. He was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, in the year 1859. In 1861, his family relocated to Camden, where he spent the majority of his formative years.
Dear Mr. Cohen, I read the link you sent me Memories of Old Cooper Street by Will Paul. This man lived 50 years before I was born, but I recognized many of the names… some of whom had descendants I knew. The author mentioned some people in my family.
Wescott Recalls Friendship with Poet at Ceremonies Here Marking 120th Anniversary of his birth; Donaldson Tells of Buggy Gift Acknowledged by the world as the poet of democracy, Camden's own Walt Whitman was acclaimed here yesterday on the 120th anniversary of his birth as the "prophet of a new internationalism." This interpretation of Whitman and his famous "Leaves of Grass," which introduced free verse to the world and the rugged liberty loving character of America so lustily praised in his songs, was offered by Ralph W. Wescott , of Haddonfield.
New Jersey Mirror - November 18, 1936 Summary: Charles S. Boyer - Funeral services were held on Saturday for Charles S. Boyer, whose death on November 10th was recorded in the Mirror last week, at his late home at 205 East Central avenue, Moorestown.
Camden Courier-Post - February 8, 1933 Past exalted rulers will be honored tonight by Camden Lodge of Elks with a dinner, ceremonial and entertainment. The program will be nation-wide.
Patrons and patronesses for the first military ball of the Camden Post No. 960, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to be held on Friday evening February 3 in the Elks auditorium, Seventh and Cooper Streets , are announced today.
Dr. A. Haines Lippincott, surgeon to the Camden police and fire departments, submitted recommendations approved by City Council, including schools, medical surveys and firearms instruction. Nine men, among them Traffic Officer Raymond Stark, were expected to retire on disability.
Philadelphia Inquirer - October 7, 1921 Circuit Court Judge Frank T. Lloyd yesterday accepted chairmanship of the Camden Chamber of Commerce Committee which is to study the unemployment question and make suggestions for remedial measures.
Philadelphia Inquirer - October 14, 1897 Two Men Arrested in Stockton, But They Easily Prove an Alibi. Police Are Puzzled Officials Believe the House Was Entered By a Burglar.