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George M. Beringer Sr.

Garage Watchman Foils Whiskey Theft

A night attendant at Herman Z. Cutler's garage at Fifth and Arch streets saw a man carrying a box up an alley and called police, frustrating a second attempt within ten days by thieves to steal whisky from George Beringer's drug store at Fifth and Federal streets.

February 27, 1928·2 min read

Philadelphia Inquirer clipping, May 14, 1900, Destructive Work of Flames in Camden - Taylor Avenue fire

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Boys Playing With Matches Started a Big Fire

Boys playing with matches behind the Market House on Federal Street started the biggest fire in Camden's history on May 13, 1900, destroying nearly half a hundred buildings along Federal Street and Taylor Avenue before four Philadelphia engine companies helped master it.

May 14, 1900·9 min read