Tag: Frank S. Albright
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Thomas Yorke Smith
Thomas. Yorke Smith, more commonly known as T. Yorke Smith, born around 1873 in New Jersey, entered matrimony with Harriet A. Smith at the age of 21. Around the turn of the century, T. Yorke Smith, initially a banker, formed a business alliance with David Baird Sr. In 1902, at the dawn of Parkside’s development,…
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Charles S. Boyer
Charles Shimer Boyer, born in Pennsylvania in 1869 to Benjamin Franklin Boyer and Alabama Shimer Boyer, is most notably recognized as the inaugural President of the Camden County Historical Society. Renowned for his contributions to the region’s historical narrative, he authored or co-authored numerous books and articles. His family relocated to Camden when he was…
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Otto E. Braun
Otto E. Braun, born around 1891 to Francis X. and Mrs. Braun, was part of a family that had its roots in Camden. His father, Francis X. Braun, a German-born tailor, had established his business in various locations, including 562 Auburn Street and later 124 Market Street, according to city directories from 1889-1891. Serving executives…
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Winfield S. Price
Winfield Scott Price enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard in 1892, starting as a private and eventually retiring as a Major General in June 1939. During this span, he served in both the Spanish American War and World War I. Prior to his military service, he held a seat on the Camden NJ City…
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City Won’t Rule on Sunday Beer Sales Unless People Demand
Camden Courier-Post – June 30, 1933 Reesman to Decide If Commissioners Offer Resolution Beverage Dispensers Will Discuss Question at Next Meeting 19 Licenses Issued “The Camden City Commission will take no action on the Sunday beer sale question unless the people express a strong desire for Sunday beer.” This is the declaration made yesterday by…
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Sunday Beer Here Is Up to Reesman As Four Rulers Split
Camden Courier-Post – June 29, 1933 Commissioner Says, However, He Awaits Public Sentiment Moore Signs Act, New Fees Fixed Stewart and Bennett Against, Hanna and Rhone For With four members of the city commission deadlocked on the is sue, Commissioner Clay W. Reesman last night appeared to hold in his hands the final decision as…
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Dr. Donges, Mills, Schepperkittes, Covely and Other Men Wrought Through Years to Bring Needed Improvements to District
Camden Courier-Post – June 12, 1933 By BEN COURTER When a larger community annexes an adjoining district the newer area is generally regarded, for a time at least, as a step-child. Older residents of East Camden will bear out that truism when they recall how difficult it was to obtain improvements. Years before, Newton Township…