Tag: James Ware Jr.
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Joseph A. Ware
Joseph A. Ware, born in 1878 to Emma and James Ware Jr., spent most of his life in Camden's historic Eighth Ward. In his early years, the Ware family lived near South 7th Street and Ferry Avenue. His father, James Ware Jr., had various jobs and was notably involved in politics during the 1880s. The…
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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…
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Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer – December 22, 1898 Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday by the American Metal Edge Box Company. The police were notified yesterday that William Ilgenfritz, 14 years old, of 1121 Mickle street, was missing. Jacob N. Wise, 63 years old, fell from a step at Delaware and Market streets yesterday and broke his…