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John Louis Wible (1885–1954) was a lifelong Camden resident and East Camden Republican leader — the first president of the East End Republican League and a county committeeman, active in Red Cross and Salvation Army campaigns.
Theodore T. Kausel was born in New York on October 25, 1885. By 1919, he resided in Camden, New Jersey, where he served as superintendent of the Castle Kid Company, one of the city's leather manufacturing businesses.
Born on April 22, 1862, in Camden, Charles H. Ellis Jr. was deeply rooted in the city's fabric. His grandfather, Samuel Ellis, notably served as Camden's first City Clerk and initiated the city's first newspaper.
Reprinted from the series of stories of Camden's earlier days, under the title Sixty Years in Camden County - Gosh! by Will Paul, appearing in The Community news, of Merchantville, NJ.
The David Baird Company was founded by Irish immigrant David Baird Sr. in 1878.
Established 1812 This bank traces is roots back to June 16, 1812 when Camden's first bank was incorporated.
EDWARD J. BORDEN SR. was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 12, 1888 to John and Beatrice Borden, both of whom were born in Canada. The elder Borden was a boilermaker by trade.
The Walt Whitman Hotel was a venture championed by the Greater Camden Movement, a coalition of business and civic leaders that began to coalesce shortly before and during World War I. They had proven highly effective in raising county-wide funds to support the American war effort.
Albert Smith Woodruff Jr., born in 1886 in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, was a notable figure in Camden's legal and political circles.
David Baird Jr. was born in Camden NJ on October 18, 1881. His father, David Baird Sr. , was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years, an important man both in the business and political life of Camden, Camden County, and South Jersey.
Camden Courier-Post - June 7, 1950 Lumber Firm Was Important Factor In U.S. Industry By Oscar W. Magnuson The David Baird Co., lumber dealers, a business which was started in Camden 72 years ago, has been discontinued.
Camden Courier-Post - June 16, 1942 Institution Started Business at Second and Market Streets in 1812—16 Years before City Was Incorporated By Oscar Magnuson First Camden National Bank and Trust Co . is celebrating its 130th anniversary today.
Camden Courier-Post January 2, 1940 PROCEEDINGS OFF TILL NEXT MONDAY By A. Charles Corotis An attempted coup by David Baird in his drive to rebuild his fallen fences for the primary election next May was frustrated yesterday by one lone freeholder, and the baby member of the board, at that.
A political gossip column on New Jersey Republican and Democratic maneuvering ahead of the 1938 elections, including former U.S. Senator W. Warren Barbour's bid for renomination and speculation over county appointments and the 1939 Camden City Commission race.
Camden Courier-Post - February 9, 1938 By Gordon Mackay May we not at this time proffer a suggestion to Mayor Brunner , Eddie Kelleher and the other party sachems that should be a sure-fire plan to make Camden county safe for Democracy?
Camden Courier-Post - February 9, 1938 Orlando Warns Democrats at Fete to Moore, Crean and Mrs. Soistmann?
Westfield Avenue G. O. P. Club Authorizes Recognition by Ward Representatives Authorization to the two Republican county committee members of the Eleventh ward to recognize Commissioner Mary W. Kobus as the leader of the Republican party in the city and county, and endorsement of former Senator Albert S. Woodruff for the vacancy on the Delaware River Joint Commission, were voted last night by the Westfield Avenue Republican Club.
Second Time in Year's Service Coalition Freeholder Told Inspector Job Will End on February 15 REFUSES TO PUT BLAME FOR OUSTER ON BAIRD By DAN McCONNELL Freeholder James L. Turnbull, Republican member of the coalition group in the Camden County Board of Freeholders, for the second time in a year has lost a position with the State Board of Public Utility Commissioners.
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 21, 1936 To the Editor: Sir — Will you please print the following article in your Mail Bag.
In the May 1934 Republican primary, John L. Wible ran for Twelfth Ward county committeeman on David Baird Jr.'s "Regular Republican" ticket, seeking to unseat "Cy" Harris, who was running for an eighth term.
Dinner to Reesman and Mrs. Verga Packs Whitman Local Delegates Get High Praise Ex-Governor Denounces Roosevelt Program, Hits Inflation By Ransloe Boone Bitter criticism of the "horse trading" of the Legislature and the gubernatorial aspirations of Senate President Emerson L.Richards, were coupled with appeals for party loyalty and praise for Camden county's leaders at a dinner of the Camden County Republican Committee in Hotel Walt Whitman last night.
Leading real estate brokers and notables in other callings paid high tribute last night to Edward J. Borden in honor of his election as president of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
Newly Elected President of Commission Will Be Honored at Dinner Edward J. Borden will be guest of honor tonight of the Camden County Real Estate Board at a banquet in honor of his election as president of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
Members Approve Proposal to Provide New Capital to Finish Building A Plan for refinancing of the City Athletic Club was approved by several hundred members who met Monday night in the building at Admiral Wilson and Baird boulevards .
Judge Frank F. Neutze told 500 Brooklawn residents that homeowners facing foreclosure had been "sold out to professional money-lenders by a gang of local political tricksters," attacking the sale of 72 Brooklawn houses and 262 mortgages to the Tower Company of Newark and gubernatorial candidate David Baird's role in it.
Camden Courier-Post - October 31, 1931 Gloucester Republicans concluded their final Baird rally of the campaign last night at their headquarters, 101 North King Street.
The courthouse plaza was the scene of considerable excitement yesterday afternoon when Democrats and Republicans clashed in an impromptu open forum over the merits of David Baird and A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidates.
Professional and Business Leaders Back Camden Man for Governor Forty-seven more prominent professional and business men yesterday joined the Baird-for-Governor Business Men's League and pledged themselves to work actively in interest of David Baird Jr. , for governor, and add special impetus to his campaign.
Towers Theatre Packed at Climax of All-Day Invasion Here TOURS SMALLER TOWNS By RANSLOE BOONE Demanding a fair election and protection to Democratic voters, A. Harry Moore was greeted here last night by the largest crowd to gather at a Democratic meeting in Camden's recent history.
An October 23, 1931 Camden Courier-Post political column noting, among other items, that the Polish-American Women's Citizens Club had endorsed David Baird for governor — the first endorsement in the club's six-year history.
Former Bridge Official in Speech Asks Baird Seven Questions Directing questions at David Baird , Republican candidate for governor, Samuel T. French , former president of the New Jersey Bridge and Tunnel Commission, last night attacked the sincerity of Baird's campaign speeches.
George B. Bitting, candidate for surrogate in Burlington County, was one of the principal speakers on behalf of the candidacy of David Baird for governor last night at a rally of the Pennsauken Township Republican Women's League.
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.
Camden Courier-Post - January 18, 1928 A meeting which was described today as "a gathering in honor of David S. Rhone , director of public safety," was held last night at the Thirteenth Ward Republican Club , Haddon Avenue and Mechanic Street .
Gives Up Charge of Export Department to Enter Insurance Firm IN EMPLOY OF COMPANY DURING PAST 21 YEARS No Successor is Named; Was One of Johnson's Aides in 1901 Formal announcement of the resignation of Walter J. Staats as vice president of the Victor Talking Machine Company , in charge of exports and foreign trade, was made today at the executive offices of the concern in Camden.
Not Fitted for Job and 20 of You Admitted it Declares Van Meter Collingswood Man's Insurgency Punished Vocational School Incident is Recalled as Democrats Join in Battle Joseph H. Van Meter, insurgent Republican freeholder from Collingswood, today declared that David Baird Jr. , Republican leader, had admitted that Theodore Kausel was not the man for the job to which he was appointed by the Board of Freeholders yesterday.