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John L Westcott - 1906
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John L. Westcott

John Leighton Westcott, notable for his tenure as Mayor of Camden from 1892 to 1898, should not be mistaken for John W. Wescott , who served as a judge in Camden for many years starting in 1885.

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David Baird Sr - circa 1886
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David Baird Sr.

David Baird Sr. was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years. Born in Ireland in on April 7th of 1839, he came to America in 1858 after the death of his father, and settled in Camden the following year.

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Fire Alarm - AI Stock Photo
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A False Alarm of Long Ago

Spectacular Run of Firemen and Steeds in '79 When First Alarm System Was Given Try-out By BEN COURTER THERE were two alarms of fire Saturday evening, one at Fourth and Hamilton streets at 8:29 o'clock, and another at the West Jersey Ferry , an hour later.

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Philadelphia Inquirer clipping headed Over in Camden, December 22, 1898
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Over in Camden

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Camden roundup of December 22, 1898: an incorporation, a missing boy, a burglary, a man charged with stealing overcoats and captured at the Federal Street Ferry, and city officials and policemen down with the grip.

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The Primaries, Camden Daily Courier, October 17, 1882
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The Primaries

Republican ward primaries to elect County Convention delegates; Morris Hallock secured a large majority. Harry H. Franks was elected a Third Ward delegate.

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Over The River
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Over the River

Philadelphia Inquirer - March 16, 1878 Camden City Council - The annual meeting of Camden City Council was held last evening for the purpose of organizing for the years 1878-9. The votes for city and ward officers were read.

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