People
Richard Fetters
Richard Fetters, a prominent figure in Camden for numerous years, came into the world on January 19, 1791, predating the establishment of Camden itself.
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Richard F. Smith
Historical Accounts
1890 Review of Camden, New Jersey - Part 10
FRANK MESTER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER 4th AND ARCH STREETS . This is one of the most widely known houses in the town, it having had an established reputation for the sale of unadulterated wines and liquors.
Banks
Central Trust Company
The Central Trust Company organized on April 9, 1891 at Read's Hall, a building which later housed the Camden Daily Courier newspaper. After receiving its charter on May 8, the Central Trust commenced business on May 11, 1891.
News Articles
Police Captain Visited by "Devil"
The Camden Daily Courier of January 21, 1909 reports "Jersey Devil" tracks in the snow in the back yards of many East Side homes, including Police Captain William Alberts on Westfield avenue near Twenty-ninth street.
News Articles
1906 Central Trust Officers and Directors
From a 1906 City Directory advertisement A. McCRACKEN, President C. T. SHARPLESS , Vice-President T. S. NEKERVIS, Treasurer C. CHESTER CRAIG, Trust Officer WILLIAM C. JONES, Solicitor.