People
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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Joseph W. Morgan
Manufacturing and Hardware
Highland Worsted Mills
Another plant that employed many people in North Camden , the history of Highland Worsted Mills dates back to the time of the Civil War.
People
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.
News Articles
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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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.
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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
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.