Tag: Emma E Hyland
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A History of Post Offices in Camden
A Post Office was established in Camden in 1803 and called Cooper’s Ferry Post Office, under which name it continued until 1829 when it was changed to Camden. The office was first located in the hotel at the foot of Cooper street and the first postmasters were Benjamin Cooper, 1803-1806; Charles Cooper, 1806-1810; Richard M.…
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Emma E. Hyland
Emma Hyland, the widow of John T. Hyland, became involved in politics following the granting of women’s voting rights, remaining an active figure in Camden politics and civic affairs throughout her life. John T. Hyland, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1895, pursued a career with the United States postal service and eventually lost…
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Henry Magin Laid to Rest by War Veteran Buddies
Camden Courier-Post – August 26, 1941 Trucks of Flowers in Funeral Cortege Funeral services for City Commissioner Henry Magin were held today with his colleagues in official and veterans circles participating. Services were conducted in city commission chambers on the second floor of city hall, in charge of Rev. Dr. W.W. Ridgeway, rector of St.…
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Is Zat So!
Camden Courier-Post – February 25, 1938 By Gordon Mackay Fair, charming and, clever, Mrs. Rocco Palese is one of my “favorite girl friends” — this is rather an exclusive organization — to be found in South Jersey. When this charming-matron proceeded to rebuke me with the chastening rod the other day, I was obedient to…
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Gloucester Group to Give Ball Here
Camden Courier-Post – February 12, 1938 Camden Officials to Attend Barbers’ and Beauticians’ Fete Monday More than 700 persons, including Camden city and county officials, will attend the first annual ball of the Beauticians and Barbers Association to be given Monday night at the Moose ballroom, 808 Market street, Camden. The group, a Gloucester City…
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Baird Aides Held Seeking City Rule
Camden Courier-Post – February 9, 1938 Orlando Warns Democrats at Fete to Moore, Crean and Mrs. Soistmann? by GORDON MACKAY David Baird Jr., and his allies have already arranged their slate for the next city commission election and are laying plans to recapture the city government of Camden. Democrats should know of this movement and…
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Is Zat So?
Camden Courier-Post – February 5, 1938 By Gordon Mackay Silence is golden where rumpus and ruction in the Democratic camp is concerned. Once upon a time whenever the unterrified Democracy squabbled and battled, fought and bled, ’twas tip secret. Indeed, the Democrats seemed to occupy nine-tenths of their time fighting over something that wasn’t worth…
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Scores Marvel and Mrs. Hyland
Camden Courier-Post – February 21, 1936 To the Editor: Sir — Well, well so Albert says Harry L. Maloney has misled the Democratic party. Well, if Maloney has done that will someone tell me what Al Marvel and Emma E. Hyland have done to the Democrats of Camden county? Whenever Mrs. Hyland wanted anything done…
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Camden Post Office Business Has Huge Increase Under F.R.
Camden Courier-Post – October 15, 1935 Mrs. Hyland Cites Gain of $78,827 Over Last Year of Hoover Regime; Says Records Are Barometer of Trade Activity By Oscar Magnuson An outstanding illustration of business recovery in Camden brought about by the methods placed in operation by President Roosevelt is contained in the figures of business done…
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Democrat Women to Meet Tonight
Camden Courier-Post – June 29, 1933 An important business session of the Camden County Women Democratic Club has been called for tomorrow evening by Mrs. Emma E. Hyland, president. It will be held in the clubhouse, 538 Stevens Street, and will conclude business activities of the club for the Summer. Plans will be made for…
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Democrats Arrange for ‘Maloney Day’
Camden Courier-Post – June 20, 1933 July 9 Set for Reception and Picnic to New Revenue Collector “Harry L. Maloney Day” will be celebrated by South Jersey Democrats, Sunday, July 9, when the newly-appointed collector of internal revenue will be guest of honor at a picnic at Silver Lake Park. State leaders of the party…
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Republicans Seek Mrs. Hyland’s Job on Election Board
Camden Courier-Post – February 4, 1933 Will Drop Mrs. Stinson To Win Place for Mrs. Caperoon – AIM AT CAPTURING POST OF SECRETARY Plan Revolves About Law’s Jigsaw Puzzle on Member’s Ages By MERCURY A change in the Republican membership of the Camden County Board of Elections will take place when that body reorganizes March…
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Moore Lawyers to Watch Vote Here
Camden Courier-Post – October 31, 1931 More Than 80 to Be on Hand From North Jersey, Mrs. Hyland Says More than 80 lawyers from North Jersey counties will invade Camden on election day to protect the interest at the polls here of former Governor A. Harry Moore, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Mrs. Emma E. Hyland state…
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Political Paragraphs
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. Polls throughout the slate will open for the general election Tuesday at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All voters in the polling place at 8 p.m. or in…
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Democrats to Hold Meetings Tonight
Camden Courier-Post – October 29, 1931 Candidacy of Moore to be Expounded at Meetings in City and Suburbs The campaign foe A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidate, and local Democratic candidates, will be carried into six wards of the city and in seven communities or the county tonight. All meetings and speakers are as follows: Second…