Frank
T.
Lloyd

FRANK T. LLOYD was born in Middletown, Delaware on October 29, 1859, to Horatio and Caroline Lloyd. He was one of at least four children. He received his education and was graduated from the Middletown Academy. In 1875 he moved to Camden and became a compositor.  The 1880 census shows the Lloyd family at 578 Clinton Street in Camden NJ. That block of Clinton Street, still standing today, was a series of row homes. On either side of the Lloyd family lived John Warnock at 576 and E.L. Senseman and 580. Both were printers, and Frank T. Lloyd was in 1890 working as a printer as well. At 582 Clinton Street lived Professor Horatio Draper, who had a long and distinguished career in the Camden School system. It is likely that Professor Draper influenced young Lloyd to further his education..

While serving his apprenticeship as a compositor he studied law in the office of Judge James Otterson, of Philadelphia. He was admitted to the bar of Pennsylvania in 1882 and practiced in the Philadelphia courts 15 years. He was elected to the Assembly from Camden county in 1896, and admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1897, was also re-elected to the Assembly that year. On March 24, 1899 he introduced a bill into the Assembly which enabled the Town of Stockton to be annexed by the City of Camden, bringing present-day East Camden and Cramer Hill into the city. In 1900 he became a counselor-at-law and the same year was appointed prosecutor of Camden County when both the current prosecutor, Wilson Jenkins, and his assistant, William Carson, died unexpectedly.

Frank Lloyd married about 1887, and with wife Mary, had at least one child, a son, Frank T. Lloyd Jr., born in 1894. The Lloyds appearsin the 1888-1889 and 1890-1891 Camden City Directories as living at "4th near State" in the Pavonia section of Stockton Township, now known as Cramer Hill. In the late 1890s he resided at what is now North 18th Street and River Avenue in the Town of Stockton. This home was later converted into an orphanage.  

 By 1910 Frank T. Lloyd and family were was living at 527 Cooper Street, next door to businessman and local historian Charles S. Boyer. The two would remain friends until Boyer's death in November of 1936.

Frank T. Lloyd was appointed to the Circuit bench in 1906 by then Governor Edward C. Stokes. He was re-appointed by Governor George S. Fielder in 1914 and Governor Edward I. Edwards in 1921. He was named to the New Jersey State Supreme Court in 1924 and re-appointed in 1931. During his tenure on the Supreme Court, Judge Lloyd was an active opponent of organized crime and public corruption.

During the World War I, Judge Lloyd and County Prosecutor Charles A, Wolverton served as Federal Food Administrators for Camden County.

At the time of the 1930 census, Justice and Mrs. Lloyd were living at 6507 Maple Avenue, the corner of Maple and Cove Road, in Pennsauken NJ.  Justice Lloyd retired from the New Jersey State Supreme Court post in January of 1938 and returned to private practice. 

Justice Frank T. Lloyd passed away in 1951.

Philadelphia Inquirer - March 17, 1895

Philadelphia Inquirer
October 6, 1895

John Cherry
Isaac Coles
Henry S. Scovel
Louis DeRousse
Frank T. Lloyd

The Paul Woodward Murder Case

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On October 1, 1902 Paul Woodward murdered two young boys by giving them poison. Frank T. Lloyd, then Camden County prosecutor, was responsible for leading the investigation and prosecuting the case. Woodward was arrested, indicted, tried, convicted of murder in the first degree, and on January 7, 1903 executed at the Camden County Jail. 

Philadelphia Inquirer October 3, 1902 John Coffin William Coffin W. Price Jennings Joseph Jennings Jennings' Third Regiment Band

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Trinity Baptist Church - John S. Smith - George M. Beringer

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O. Glen Stackhouse - Hugh Boyle - George F. Kappel - Isaac Toy Charles D. Ridgley - Paul Woodward - Rev. C.A. Adams Rev. John Lyell - Rev. William H. Fishburn - Cooper School

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Harry Bowen - Joseph Simpkins - Harry S. Scovel - Eli Shaw - Mrs. Edith Baker

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Lafayette Gruff - Anna Somers - Royden Street

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Annie Irving Keeler - William May - Charles May

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William D. Hart - John Painter - Frank T. Lloyd - Dr. Paul N. Litchfield George M. Beringer - Francis Abbatto - John S. Smith   Annie Irving Keeler - John Houseman Coffin Walter Price Jennings - Miss Lillian Martin Mrs. Edith Barber - Paul Woodward

	Philadelphia Inquirer October 13, 1902 James Sheiding

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 14, 1902

Edwin Hillman

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 15, 1902

Harry H. Robinson

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 16, 1902

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 19, 1902
George M. Beringer - Frank T. Lloyd - Paul Woodward

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 22, 1902

Charles G. Garrison - Frank T. Lloyd - Paul Woodward

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 24, 1902

Charles G. Garrison - Frank T. Lloyd - Paul Woodward

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 25, 1902
Charles G. Garrison - Frank T. Lloyd - Paul Woodward

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 31, 1902

Charles G. Garrison - J. Wesley Sell - Paul Woodward

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 31, 1902

Charles G. Garrison - Frank T. Lloyd - Paul Woodward

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	Philadelphia Inquirer November 23, 1902 Patrick Harding Frank S. Albright William J. Paul Thomas Walton David E. Barry Edward Wilcox Dr. WIlliam H. Iszard Dr. J.F. Leavitt Dr. WIlliam H. Knowlton Dr. William Miles Dr. George H. Chapman Charles G. Garrison Paul Woodward

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Kalamazoo Gazette - November 29, 1902

Salt Lake Telegram - December 2, 1902

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Rev. Gilbert Underhill - St. John's Episcopal Church

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J. Frederick Voigt

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Frederick A. Rex

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Christopher J. Mines Jr. -  Rev. John Warnock

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Samuel Paul - Fred George

Philadelphia Inquirer - January 17, 1903

Francis Ford Patterson Jr. - Frank T. Lloyd - Paul Woodward

Philadelphia Inquirer - September 5, 1903

Philadelphia Inquirer
December 29, 1903

Frank T. Lloyd
Byron Street
Isaac Burnstine

Philadelphia Inquirer - July 27, 1904

Frank T. Lloyd Sr. - John Cherry - Special Officer Shields

Philadelphia Inquirer - November 19, 1904

Frank T. Lloyd Sr. - John Cherry - Sadie F. Groff

Philadelphia Inquirer
February 2, 1905

Catholic Lyceum - B.F. Archer
John J. Burleigh - William Casselman
William C. Dayton - William L. Hurley 
Frank T. Lloyd Sr.
Mahlon Ivins Sr.
Frederick A. Rex
John F. Starr
Miss Mary A. Burrough
William Coffin - Richard Devlin
F.W. Marcy - Stephen Pfeil
Miss Laura Peabody - Oliver Smith
Joseph Watson - James S. Woodward
George Bergen 

Philadelphia Inquirer - March 23, 1905

Frank T. Lloyd Sr. - John Cherry - Charles Peters

Philadelphia Inquirer - August 30, 1905

Frank T. Lloyd Sr. - Vida King

Philadelphia Inquirer - September 6, 1905

Philadelphia Inquirer - December 9, 1905

Frank T. Lloyd Sr. - O. Glen Stackhouse - Robert Barnes
Calvin Kircher - Wesley Huff - Frank Ireland - Henry C. Moffett
William D. Hart

Philadelphia Inquirer
October 12, 1905

John S. Smith
John Cherry
John Cohee
Andrew Shafer
Philip Schmitz
South 2nd Street
West Street
Frank T. Lloyd

Philadelphia Inquirer - January 16, 1906

Frank T. Lloyd
Raymond L. Warren - Edward M. Sharp - John B. Tunstall

Philadelphia Inquirer
February 19, 1907

Frank T. Lloyd Sr.
John P. Weisler
Allen B. Endicott
Dr. Joel W. Fithian
E.E. Leaming
James Ware
William B.M. Burrell
Dr. M.F. Middleton Sr.
South 7th Street
Florence Street
Cooper Hospital

Philadelphia Inquirer - February 21, 1911

Philadelphia Inquirer * September 20, 1911

Philadelphia Inquirer
February 28, 1915

Frank T. Lloyd Sr.
Hallock A. Penrose
Broadway
Kaighn Avenue
James E. Hewitt
Penrose Motor Company

Philadelphia Inquirer - April 27, 1915

Philadelphia Inquirer - January 16, 1916

Frank T. Lloyd - Andrew Miller

Ferry Avenue
South 7th Street
Andrew Miller
Frank T. Lloyd
Joseph Cooper
Mary Miller Cooper
Mary Stiefenski

Philadephia Inquirer - April 3, 1918

Frank T. Lloyd - E.G.C. Bleakly

Philadephia Inquirer - April 3, 1918

John B. Kates - William J. Kraft - Charles V.D. Joline
Lewis A. Starr - John G. Horner - Frank T. Lloyd
Charles A. Wolverton - Charles H. Laird
Charles G. Garrison - Charles MacCready

Philadephia Inquirer - June 17, 1918

Frank T. Lloyd - Charles A. Wolverton

Camden Daily Courier
February 22, 1919

William C. French
Samuel T. French
John McTaggart
Richard McAllister
Frank T. Lloyd Sr.
Joseph Davis

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 7, 1921

Camden Courier-Post - January 12, 1928

DARNELL IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF S.P.C.C.

William S. Darnell became president of the Camden Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children at the annual meeting and election of officers of the organization yesterday. Other officers are Millwood Truscott, first vice president; Rev. Roland Wringwalt, second vice president; Millwood Truscott, treasurer; Mrs. William P. Walsh, secretary; William P. Walsh and Frank T. Lloyd Jr., solicitor; Dr. A. S. Ross, Alexander Ellis, Charles Hutchinson and Ernest La Rossa physicians for the society.

A contract was awarded by the society for the erection of a playroom for the children of the Sheltering Arms Home on River Avenue. More than half of the sum needed for the construction of the addition has been collected. A report by Mrs. Walsh revealed that during the past month 43 cases were investigated and that 66 children were involved. Members and nurses of the society made a total of 21 visits during the period..

Camden Courier-Post - January 28, 1928

Patrons, Patronesses Announced Today for First Military Ball

Patrons and patronesses for the first military ball of the Camden Post No. 960, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to be held on Friday evening February 3 in the Elks auditorium, Seventh and Cooper Streets., are announced today.

The following prominent men and women are listed: Mrs. J.W. Connor, Miss C.M. Day, Mrs. J.H. Forsyth, Mrs. H.J. Goodyear, Miss B. Graham, Mrs. R.E. Green, Mrs. E.F. Haines, Mrs. J. Hood Jr., Mrs. W. Hurley, Mrs. J. Jarrell, Mrs. T. Keefe, Mrs. J.F. Kobus, Mrs. L. Liberman, Mrs. F.L. Lloyd, Mrs. M.A. Logan, Mrs. T.P. McConaghy, Mrs. F.F. Neutze, Mrs. L.K. Marr, Mrs. J.A. Pennington, Mrs. M.E. Ramsey, Mrs. E. Truax, Mrs. S.M. Shay, Mrs. W.J. Staats, Mrs. B.G. Tarburton, Mrs. R.W. Waddell, Mrs. E. Watson, Mrs. E.P. Wescott, Mrs. C.A. Wolverton. 

David Baird Jr., William T. Boyle, Isaac Ferris, William Hurley, John Hood Jr., John Jarrell, Victor King, William J. Kraft, Thomas Keefe, Joseph F. Kobus, Hon. Edmund B. Leaming, Dr. A. Haines Lippincott, James H. Long, L.K. Marr, Dr. Thomas P. McConaghy, Hon. Frank F. Neutze, Samuel P. Orlando, Albert E. Simmons, Edwin Watson, Ethan P. Wescott.

Camden Courier-Post 
April 29, 1929

John Doris - Joseph O'Connor - American Restaurant - Kaighn Avenue

Camden Courier-Post * April 29, 1929

John Doris - Frank Doris - Joseph O'Connor aka Joseph Connors - Broadway - Kaighn Avenue

Russell Sage - Mechanic Street - James "Jimmie" Toland - Nonpariel Club
Charles Riehm - Haddon Avenue - William Kelly aka Leo Morton - Van Hook Street
Harry Selah - South 3rd Street - William J. Merrick - Liberty Street - Lorenzo Cole - Jefferson Avenue
Ernest Matsios - Leo McKenna - Mt. Vernon Street - United Shoe Repair - Amber Street

Frank T. Lloyd Sr.
David S. Rhone
Rocco Palese
Lawrence T. Doran

Camden Courier-Post * May 4, 1929

Frank T. Lloyd Sr. - Clifford Baldwin - Joseph Varbalow - Joseph "Mose" Flannery - Gaetano Arcaria

Camden Courier-Post
June 12, 1929

John Doris
Joseph O'Connor aka Joseph Connors
Frank T. Lloyd Sr.

Camden Courier-Post * June 12, 1929

John Doris - Joseph O'Connor aka Joseph Connors - Frank Doris
Joseph "Mose" Flannery - Frank T. Lloyd Sr.. - Cifford A. Baldwin

Camden Courier-Post - October 31, 1931

MOORE’S CAMPAIGN CALLED ‘VILLAINOUS’
Statements Are Degenerated Orgy of Slander,
Congressman Eaton Says

By Staff Correspondent

North Plainfield, October 30- The Democratic campaign of A. Harry Moore has "degenerated into a villainous orgy of slander," Congressman Charles A. Eaton declared in an address at a Republican mass meet­ing here tonight.

"On behalf of the decent citizens of this State I now ask A. Harry Moore a few questions.”

"Do you, Mr. Moore, approve of this kind or political character assassination on the part of your organization? Have you done anything to stop the circulation of these vile slanders? Do you personally believe that Mr. Baird's campaign is being financed by prostitutes, beer barons, white slavers and other creatures of the underworld? If you know these things are going on and haven't stopped them, what becomes of all your fine talk to the Christian people of this State during the last three years about charity and religious and Christian character?

Asks for Militia

The unfortunate impression has gone through the State, Mr. Moore, that you know all about this. Under your direction an appeal was recently made before Judge Lloyd to have some special precaution taken to insure a fair vote in Camden. You even asked for the State militia to be called out and a worthy judge turned the whole thing down as a piece of miserable political propa­ganda with which no court ought to soil its hands.

'I believe this hypocritical, lying "Propaganda against the character of David Baird will result in giving him the largest vote a political candidate has ever had in Camden county. Indeed, I think this kind of thing signs your death warrant, Mr. Moore as a candidate for the Governorship. You train with too tough a gang to be trusted with the high responsibilities of the Governor's office. Either you are not as good as you would like to have us believe or you are too weak to keep the character assassins who are working in your interests out of the limelight.

Camden Courier-Post - January 13, 1928

CAMDEN COUNTY S.P.C.C. RE-ELECTS OLD OFFICERS 

All officers of the Camden County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children were re-elected yesterday afternoon at a meeting at the Hotel Walt Whitman.

William S. Darnell again was named president. Other officers re-elected were Vice-presidents, Millwood Truscott and Rev. Rolland Ringwalt; treasurer, Millwood Truscott; secretary, Mrs. William P. Walsh.

Solicitors appointed are William P. Walsh and Frank T. Lloyd Jr. Physicians named are Dr. Alexander S. Rosa, Dr. Alexander Ellis, Dr. Charles Hutchinson and Dr. E. DeRossi..

Samuel M. Shay

Clifford A. Baldwin

Stanley Janasz
John Makowski
John Cullen
Frank T. Lloyd Sr.

Camden Courier-Post - October 26, 1931

LLOYD AGAINST USE Of TROOPERS HERE TO PROTECT POLLS
Defers Democratic Request; Sure Election Here Is Clean and Honest
40 ALLEGE VOTE FRAUDS

Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd has deferred action on a Democratic application for additional police protection in Camden to assure, a "fair and honest election" November 3.

He declared he did not like "the nature of the application at .this time" and that "it is a dangerous thing to bring before the court a matter which could embroil it in a political mess"

The application was made Saturday by Edward Markley, of Jersey City, personal counsel for A. Harry Moore, Democratic candidate for governor. He presented 40 affidavits charging that gunmen, gangsters and hoodlums had intimated voters and stuffed ballot boxes in the last city commission election. 

Markley also charged that irregularities were particularly noted in the Fifth and Eighth wards. Here he alleged, "police were in collusion with politicians" and election officers were forced out of the polling places.

Judge Sure City Is Clean

Justice Lloyd frankly expressed disbelief of the charges of rampant irregularities and corruption, and was certain voting in Camden County is as clean as anywhere else in the country. However, he stated that he and Common Pleas Judge Samuel M. Shay will adopt the usual custom of being available on election day in the event that there are any complaints.

Justice Lloyd said he would read the affidavits and decide later whether or not he should take action. He said earlier, however, he did not feel that it "was justified by two or three affidavits to indict an entire police department, or the prosecutor's of­fice, as would be implied by bringing into the county outside police help."

"A case would have to be presented to the court of substantial character to warrant any drastic action, such as proposed," Justice Lloyd said. "However, I shall read the af­fidavits and say whether or not I should take action."

The justice stated that the affidavits charged irregularities which allegedly occurred six months ago, and complaint should have been made at that time.

Markley declared that to have made such complaint would have been "futile," whereupon Justice Lloyd commended the prosecutor's office upon its work, and declared that there was no justification for Markley's remark.

'Mess' Dangerous

"I will sit on election day with Judge Shay to hear any complaint that is presented to the court, Justice Lloyd concluded. "The justice has the right to remove election officers. If upon election day it shall be brought to the court's attention any neglect by a police officer or any other officer, the court will be alert to exercise the full limit of its authority. But to ask for something on an implication that the police or election officers are not prepared to do their duty, I who have lived in Camden County many years cannot consider without deprecation such an application at this time because Camden County is a county of which

I am proud. I must say I do not like the nature of the application at this time. It is a dangerous thing for any citizen to bring before the court a matter which would embroil or entangle it in a political mess. 1 deprecate this action being brought at this time on information you have had for months and upon which no formal action has been taken. 1 don't say the court will not take any action but I would much rather that you had made your ap­plication when the excitement was not so high and would not have excited public feeling as it may so soon before the election." 

Camden Courier-Post * June 11, 1932

Joseph Bennie - Frank T. Lloyd - George Kleinheinz
Frank F. Neutze - Emma Hyland - Harry L. Maloney

Camden Courier-Post * June 16, 1932

SHAY MEETS TODAY WITH LlOYD FOR JURY DISCUSSION
'Improper Verdicts' One Subject to Be Brought Up by Criminal Court Judge
DISCUSS 'TALESMAN' USE

Common Pleas Judge Samuel M. Shay will confer today with Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd about a number of "improper verdicts" returned by juries in his court recently and on the subject of the frequent use of the "talesmen" system.

Just what the nature of the conference will be, Judge Shay would not disclose. Wednesday he discharged a criminal court jury which had freed a defendant who on the witness stand had admitted his guilt in a statutory charge. He declared himself "astounded" at the verdict and said it was time "that the court recognize what is going on and to take action."

In addition to the verdicts and talesmen system, it was reported another subject of the impending conference will be the matter of providing meals for juries which are locked up during deliberation on verdict.

Reports were circulated in the courthouse that on two important criminal cases, the juries hastened their verdict, abandoning their arguments, because they became hungry. When they asked the constables on guard for something to eat, as they had not had any luncheon, the jurors were told they would have to buy their own meals because of the county's economical moves. One juror who had been holding out for conviction in a case was reported to have replied, "Well, if the county can't give us our necessary meal while we are doing our duty, we'll return a verdict right now so that , we can get out."

Prosecutor Clifford A. Baldwin announced he welcomed the conference proposed by Judge Shay, as "any step, no matter how drastic," which it would make juries realize their responsibility would be suitable.

13 Again Indicted With 'Big Shot' Lottery Suspect to Plug Legal Loopholes
MOTORIST NAMED IN TRUE BILL FOR SLAYING OF CHILD
Justice Lloyd Thanks Jurors For Aiding In Economy Drive
61 WRITS RETURNED

Fourteen suspected numbers lottery operators or agents were indicted by the Camden County December Grand Jury yesterday in its first presentment to Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd.

Among them was Reginald T. Shaw, of 7644 Harvey avenue, Pennsauken township, arrested in an apartment at 528 Cooper Street last November 23. Police described him as a "big shot" sent here to seize control of the local number racket, by New York and Newark lottery ring barons. 

All Previously Indicted

The indictments charged "operating a lottery." The September Grand Jury already had indicted the same men on the charge of "engaging in the number racket."

At the office of Prosecutor Clifford A. Baldwin it was said the second indictments were returned to make sure the men would not escape trial on a technical claim the first indictment did not apply to agents as well as principals, or on some other grounds of alleged faulty indictment. 

The charge "operating a lottery," it was said, is designed to include agents, runners, clerks and others, as well as principals.

Shaw's Companions Seized

Arrested with Shaw by city detectives were Thomas Contravo, 39, of 245 North Thirty-second street, and David Springs, 21, of Main and Coles Avenue, Maple Shade. They also were indicted. The others indicted on lottery charges are: Edward Peterman and Benjamin Holmes, arrested by county detectives October 6 in a raid at 5003 Chapel Avenue, Merchantville; George Rose, alias Linwood Powell; Nat Gesshel, Martin Phillips, and Mike Harris, alias Mike Gegshel, arrested by city police September 9 at Locust and Division Streets; Nicholas Adoniz, Thomas Carter, William Carter, Thomas Hansley and Margaret Gant, arrested November 13 in a city police raid on a house at 821 Jackson street.

The lottery indictments were the first of 61 true bills presented Judge Lloyd. 

Motorist Is Indicted

Another indictment named Robert Schaeffer, 20, of 941 Linden street, Camden, on charges of manslaughter by automobile, in the death of Edward Gillespie, 13, of 1173 Liberty street. The Gillespie boy was struck and killed November 18 last by a truck driven by Schaeffer on Admiral Wilson boulevard near Crescent Circle.

Addressing the grand jury, Justice Lloyd said: "1 am very sorry that you have to work the double hours that you do now, but you must understand it is in a spirit of economy and 1 want to thank you for your co-operation."

The grand jury now meets all day twice a month, instead of holding sessions twice weekly. This change was. requested by Justice Lloyd and the grand jurors acceded to his request, in order to save the county over $600 monthly in fees pay to jurors. The 23 grand jurors formerly received a total of $920 monthly for a total of eight meetings. Only $230 a month will now be expended, for a saving of $690. Jurors are paid $5 daily.

Other True Bills

Other indictments are as follows: 

Uttering worthless checks: Israel Boudov (8 indictments). 

Tampering with electric meter: John P. Schnitzius (2 indictments).

Carrying concealed deadly weapons: Leon Johnson, Frank Coneen. 

Assault and battery: Leon Johnson, Warren Garmoliwiez, Frank Infuntino, Horace Kerschcr, John Whalen, Albert Edgecombe. 

Statutory charge: Attillio Massi, Mary Costanza. 

Robbery: Percy Thomas, Charles Richards, Raymond Wallace, George Hollis, Wilbur Sheilds, Joseph Clayton, Charles White, William Kirk, William Russo, (2), Ashley McDonald (3), Bennie Daidone.

Receiving Stolen Goods: William Russo, Bennie Daidone, Mahlon Montis, Robert Griggs, Edward Tryzbunak, Henry Gorba and Chester Matyjasik.

Manslaughter: Robert Schaeffer.

Non-Support: Yates D. Fetterman, George A. Andrews, Lawrence Kane, Edward Hummel, Clifton Goodman, James Holland, D. .John Morgan, Franklin C. Hill, Emil Frenzel.l

JURY DUTY IMPORTANCE STRESSED BY DONGES

"The greatest civic duty an upright, patriotic citizen can render his community is to serve on a jury when called and to be impartial in reaching a verdict in whatever case is brought before him."

Justice Ralph W. E. Donges made that statement yesterday in, instructing the 45 members of the second panel of the petit jury in their duties. Justice Donges substituted for Justice Frank T. Lloyd, who regularly talks to each new jury panel, but who is in Virginia recuperating from an illness.  

Camden Courier-Post - June 1, 1933

JUSTICE LLOYD BACK AFTER VIRGINIA VISIT

Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd and Mrs. returned to their home in Merchantville last night after a week’s visit with their daughter, Mrs. Robert Davis, at Quantico, Virginia.

Justice and Mrs. Lloyd arrived at Central Airport shortly after 6 p. m., having flown from Washington. The jurist was completely recovered from an attack of neuritis suffered while visiting, Mrs. Davis, wife of a U. S. Navy lieutenant commander. 

Camden Courier-Post - June 7, 1933

JERICHO MAN FACES CHARGE OF MURDER
Indicted on, Two Other Counts; Gloucester Grand Jury Finds 21 True Bills

Woodbury, June 5.-There were three indictments, including one for murder, returned by the recently recalled May grand jury against Joseph Gray, colored, of Jericho, charged with stabbing and killing James Cooper, Jericho, May 20. The 21 indictments impounded for one week were released today by order of Justice Frank T. Lloyd.

Gray also was indicted for unlawful use of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. Pleas to the indictments will be received by Judge J. Forman Sinnickson Friday. Sentences will be meted out to defendants found guilty by juries on that day.

The indictments returned were:

John Pisecco, Woodbury Heights, assault and battery.

Anthony Vezza, Monroe, desertion and non-support.

Fred Nicotra, Greenwich, desertion and non-support.

Joseph Gray, Jericho, murder; unlawful use and possession of weapons; carrying concealed weapon.

John Dunnigan and William J. Peters, Woodbury Heights, breaking and entering, larceny and receiving.

Herbert Johnson, Paulsboro, larceny and receiving; assault with intent to kill, assault and battery.

Basso Yacco, Paulsboro, destroying property after foreclosure.

Charles Molzan and Victor Shaner, Woodbury, larceny and receiving; fraudulent conversion.

Charles Molzen, Woodbury, fraudulent conversion.

Victor Shaner, Woodbury, fraudulent conversion.

Edward Jordan, Greenwich, assault and battery.

William W. Wentzell, Paulsboro, non-support.

Maurice Plevinsky, Swedesboro, overdrawing bank account with intent to defraud.

William Roots, West Deptford, assault with intent to kill, assault and battery; assault and battery, two indictments, and carrying concealed weapon.

Camden Courier-Post - June 12, 1933

LLOYD URGES TAX ON FOREIGN TRUCKS 
Justice Says Present System Is Unfair to Jersey Citizens

Road destroying trucks from other states should be made to pay through some means to be determined by the New Jersey Legislature, in the opinion of Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd. 

Justice Lloyd emphasized that the time has come for a "fair deal" for the state's taxpayers and farming and business interests, making for more equitable taxation and eliminating unfair trade competition. 

Urges State Campaign 

The jurist advocated a state-wide campaign which would prompt early action by the Legislature in effecting a "foreign truck" tax. He pointed out that various precedents exist for such a state levy in the United States Supreme Court.

Justice Lloyd said the increasing number of out-of-state trucks use New Jersey roads is apparent in trips he makes between Camden and Trenton. Many of the heavily laden vehicles are carrying cargoes of farm and other products in competition with those raised or manufactured in our own state, the jurist pointed out. 

"Owners of these trucks pay no tax in this state, a factor enabling them in various instances to undersell our farmers and business men," Justice Lloyd commented. "I have watched them, wondering how much longer they would continue destroying our roads, offering unfair competition, and blocking our highways to other motor travel, without having to pay something to the state, except the tax on gasoline." 

Unfair to Taxpayers 

"It certainly does not seem the least fair that our taxpayers bear all the burden, with the farmer or produce company from the south or elsewhere, using our roads, and paying nothing. It is only right that we save our taxpayers as much as we can, and our farmers from undue competition. I hope the state Legislature will give serious consideration to the situation, and will act quickly." 

The justice expressed the hope that public-spirited citizens throughout the state would join in the movement to require out-of-the-state companies to pay for the use of New Jersey roads, particularly those in competition with this state's business and agricultural interests.  

Camden Courier-Post - June 20, 1933

LLOYD CRITICIZES LOCALITIES FOR DIVERTING MONEY
Tells Them They Are Trustees for County's Share of Every Dollar Taken In
POSTPONES MANDAMUS

Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd yesterday "laid down the law" to four Camden county municipalities at a hearing of the county's mandamus proceedings to compel payment of $426,952 in back taxes for the years 1930, 1931 and 1932.

After stressing the importance of setting aside the portion owed the state and county out of every tax dollar collected, Justice Lloyd held the cases over until the September term of court "in the hope that these taxes will be paid."

'Out of Clear Sky' 

The four municipalities were represented by their respective borough, township or city clerks. The four and the amounts the county alleges are owed for state and county taxes are Pennsauken Township, $120,199.80; Gloucester City, $59,643.91; Lawnside Borough, $41,798, and Delaware Township, $31,958.03.

Firmin Michel, township solicitor for Pennsauken, pointed out that since December 15 his township has paid up $24,877 of taxes due and was making arrangements to pay the balance when the county's suit was filed "out of a clear sky." 

After listening to a brief outline by George Rothermel, representing County Treasurer J. Wesley Sell, and counsel for the other municipalities, Justice Lloyd spoke. 

"I understand that there are some officials of the municipalities here today," said he, "and I want to say something to them and also to the municipal officials who are not here." 

Responsible as Trustees 

"I am not unmindful of the serious financial conditions of municipalities but these governing bodies are in a degree trustees of the moneys received. When they receive moneys in taxes and a portion of this tax should be set aside for the county, they should not apply this portion for other uses to run that municipality.

"In some cases the municipalities have made a serious effort to pay their taxes but I want to stress the fact that these governing bodies can not use all of this money for general purposes.

"When local governments take in $1 in taxes, the persons in charge should immediately deduct the amount due the state and county and put it in a separate fund. If that had been done, this situation would not have arisen. 

Word on 'Fancy Schools' 

"Now. another word to those operating governments. The present occasion calls for the close scrutiny of expenditures not only by municipal bodies but by school boards. The public is fed up on extravagance. Instead of the old fashioned 
modest school house, we now have those fancy high schools. These extravagances have aroused the taxpayers as never before.

"I'm not criticizing the school boards for what they did in the past, but they should try to amend in the future extravagance and waste. It is important, as you can see today by what is happening here, for drastic economy in local government.

"I am going to hold these writs until the opening day of court in the hope that these taxes may be paid."  

Camden Courier-Post - June 30, 1933

4 JUDGES GUESTS ON LAWYERS CRUISE
Camden Attorneys Go With Cumberland County Bar on Trip in Bay

Millville, June 29.-A number of South Jersey jurists were guests to day of the Cumberland County Bar Association on a cruise of Delaware bay and a fishing trip.

Among them were Judge Samuel M. Shay, Camden; Circuit Court Judge V. Claude Palmer, Mt. Holly; Vice Chancellor W. Frank Sooy, Atlantic City; Judge Palmer M. Way, Cape May; former Judge Austin H. Swackhamer, Woodbury; William B. Knight, Camden, special master in Chancery; Judge J. Forman Sinnickson, Salem, and Judge Francis A. Stanger, Jr., of Bridgeton.

Other Camden attorneys in the party were Samuel T. French and Frank T. Lloyd Jr. Leon Bardfelt of Vineland, was chairman of the committee.

The party consisted of 60 barristers, who embarked on the state guard boat Firman M. Reeves, which left Bivalve at 11 a. m. The boat went as far as Cape May Point. Stops were made at the fishing banks and some large catches were repeated. Luncheon and dinner were both served aboard the boat, which docked at Bivalve at 9 p. m.

Camden Courier-Post - September 30, 1933

6 TO MAKE PLEASE NEXT MONDAY TO MURDER CHARGES
Baldwin Will Move for Speedy Trials Before Judge Shay
NUMBER LARGEST IN LAST 20 YEARS
Several Reported Ready to Throw Themselves on Mercy of Court

 Six alleged slayers will appear in Camden Criminal Court Monday to enter pleas to indictments.

 That is the largest number of persons charged with murder to appear in the court at one time for more than 20 years.

Prosecutor Clifford A. Baldwin intends to move for speedy trial of defendants who will plead not guilty. It is expected that several of the alleged slayers will enter pleas of non vult and throw themselves on the mercy of the court. Prosecutor Baldwin would not reveal today whether he would accept such pleas. Those who will stand trial will be tried before Judge Samuel M. Shay, who has been designated by Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd to conduct the murder trials alone.

Among those who will plead will be William Schiller, of East Camden, who is charged with shooting and killing his father, Jacob Schiller, 72, former Republican leader of the Twelfth Ward and city light inspector. Schiller shot and killed his father is his home at Twenty-fourth and Carman Streets two weeks ago when he went to the elder Schiller's home, armed with a revolver seeking his estranged wife. Schiller fired several shots at his wife.

Three youths also will face Judge Shay on a murder charge. They are John Betracci, Sam DiGiabinno and Stanso Polumbo, who are charged with beating Archie Pidgeon to death at Fourth and Berkley Streets several weeks ago and robbing him of 40 cents.

Peter Citeroni who shot and killed his sweetheart, Jennie Zucchi, at Wright and Haddon avenues on the night or August 13, will plead to a murder indictment. Citeroni, who is in the county jail, tried to kill himself by bumping his head against the walls of  his cell and slashing his throat. He was not injured seriously and has fully recovered.

Other defendants who have pleaded not guilty and who are scheduled to be placed on trial Monday are:

Joseph Hendricks and Edward Hendricks, charged with possession of stolen goods; Robert Carey, assault and battery; Tony Tzaskowski, embezzlement; James Jordan, assault and battery; Ray Weaver, embezzlement; Lacy Mooney, Joseph Rizzo and Hackle Gamble, attempted larceny; Harry Sheer and John McShany, larceny and breaking and entering.

On Tuesday these defendants are scheduled to go on trial: Raymond Ballenger, statutory charge; Harry Blaetz, Martin Burns, William Patten, Jerry Fagen, non support.

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Left: Thomas Cheeseman
Right: Vernon Jones

Camden Courier-Post - August 5, 1935

 GRAND JURY CLEARS NUMBER SUSPECTS 
Pair Suspected by Police as Having Succeeded Klosterman Brothers

Two men alleged by city and county authorities to have succeeded the Klosterman brother sin controlling the Camden numbers racket last Spring, were exonerated by the Camden county grand jury.

Those whose cases were “no billed” are Chester “Gassy” Szalinski, 30, of 1188 Chestnut Street, and Joseph Putek, 29, of 2955 Tuckahoe Road.

At the same time, the grand jury in its report to the County Clerk Charles S. Wise, failed to find an indictment against Robert Bloodworth, another suspect arrested in connection with the operation of lotteries in Camden.

After the trial of the Klosterman brothers, Fred and Joe, both of whom were convicted last spring of number charges, Szalinski was named by Police Chief Arthur Colsey as the “Sixty-ninth Street mobster who had taken over the Klosterman numbers play.” Every policeman in Camden was ordered to arrest Szalinski on sight.

The suspected numbers operator was arrested and later released in $1500 bail to await the action of the grand jury.

Putek was arrested last April after police had engaged in a sensational chase of 15 blocks after a suspected numbers pickup automobile at which they fired a number of shots, pone of which struck a bystander.

Police allege Putek joined Szalinski in control of the Klosterman numbers game. Arrests of both men climaxed orders to county police authorities by Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd and Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando to clean up the number racket in this area.

“No bills” were returned by the grand jury for Harry Hartman and John Burke charged with attempts and breaking and entry; J.G. Flynn, accused of being a fugitive from justice from Philadelphia; Ralph Latshaw, Anna Green, and Theodore Jones, statutory charges.

Hartman and Burke were held for the grand jury last month on charges they attempted to enter the saloon of Mrs. Mamie Piraine, Republican county committeewoman from the Eighth Ward, at 1944 Broadway.

Camden Courier-Post - August 29, 1935

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Albert S. Woodruff - Elizabeth C. Verga - Emma Hyland - Harry L. Maloney - Hotel Walt Whitman
Firmin Michel - Carl Kisselman - Mitchell H. Cohen - Edward V. Martino - John J. Crean 
Clay W. Reesman - William D. Sayrs - Pauline Caperoon - Abe Fuhrman - Harold W. Bennett 
Mary Kobus - George E. Brunner - Frank J. Hartmann Jr. - Frank T. Lloyd - Frederick von Nieda

Camden Courier-Post - October 29, 1935

ELECTION BOARDS MUST REORGANIZE
Gloucester Dispute on Poll Judges Settled by Justice Lloyd

Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd yesterday decided that the four election boards in the First Ward, Gloucester City, shall reorganize in order to settle the dispute as to who shall be judge of each of the four boards at the November election. 

The matter was turned over to Justice Lloyd by William A. E. King, Republican, and Victor J. Scharle, Democrat, members of the Camden County Board of Elections, when the question was referred to the county board by City Clerk Daniel J. Lane.

Four new women Democratic election officers were appointed in the First Ward at the 
recommendation of Miss Catherine Clarke, after she was chosen committeewoman on the Democratic ticket last month. The four appointees supported by Miss Clarke and Peter A. Sessa, county committeeman, claimed that they became judges by virtue of the fact that the four women removed were elected judges by the boards at the organization meetings on September 3.

Walter Craig and Mrs. Annie E. C. Moffett, the Republican members of the county committee in that ward, contested that claim, and on Saturday appeared before Lane, who is local supervisor of elections, and filed a protest. They contended that the oldest member of a district board in point of service should be the judge unless the board members agree on another candidate. The city clerk referred the matter to the county elm county election board.

The four new women election officers are Elizabeth Franklin, first district; Miss Kathryn Mannion, fourth; Mrs. Gladys Kohler, fifth, and Mrs. Sadie Collotta, eighth dstrict.

Camden Courier-Post - February 14, 1936

 Lloyd's Quick Decision to Fly To Coast Over-ruled by Storm
Family Grounded in Pittsburgh, Proceed by Train To Kansas City, Where They Await Weather, To Continue Flight to Daughter's Home

Supreme Court Justice Frank T. Lloyd is not given to rendering judicial decisions without considerable time and thought.

He can make quick decisions, however, and act on them just as quickly. He did so Wednesday night and the fact it didn't work was no fault of his.

With his wife and son Frank T. Jr., the jurist was dining at his home In Merchantville when the family suddenly recalled the next day was the birthday of his daughter, Mrs. Robert S. Davis, of San Pedro, California.

The three decided they would telephone Mrs. Davis their congratulations.

About that time, the Lloyd phone ring. It was Mrs. Davis to express regrets her parents, and brothers could not attend the birthday dinner she was giving the next night.

Goodbyes were said and Justice Lloyd returned to his library.

 "Can't attend!” he mused.  "H'mmm, we'll see about that."

Quietly arrangements were made and at 12:30 a.m. yesterday, the Lloyds were aboard a plane from Central Airport, and were scheduled to arrive in Los Angles about 5:00 p. m. Within an hour after that, they would be in the home of Mrs. Davis.

But the jurist reckoned without the perversity of the weather man.

Two hours after the take-off here, the plane was grounded at Pittsburgh because of snow- lots of snow and more promised.

There the Lloyds were placed aboard a train and reached St. Louis at 3 o'clock. A few hours later they were in Kansas City and there they must stay until sometime today, when, it is hoped, weather conditions will permit them to resume the flight.

They didn't get to attend Mrs. Davis' birthday party, but they plan a short visit with her and returning by boat, are expected back home March 3. 

Camden Courier-Post - March 18, 1936

WIRTZ ORDERED TO FACE INQUIRY BY MRS. KOBUS
Carr and Koerner Will Be Questioned In Holdup Case
CAUTION IS URGED BY JUSTICE LLOYD

Detective Stanley Wirtz, suspended by Police Chief Arthur Colsey yesterday pending investigation into charges that he supplied the guns and an automobile for a holdup, has been ordered to appear today before Commissioner Mary W. Kobus, director of public safety.

Wirtz, who has been in charge of the city accident bureau, will be asked to "give his side of the story," Commissioner Kobus said.

Later the public safety head will question City Detective Clifford Carr and Police Sergeant Gus Koerner in connection with the capture of an alleged, bandit last Friday night, in an attempted holdup of the Eavenson & Levering Company payroll clerk.

Doran Accuses Wirtz

County Detective Chief Lawrence T. Doran yesterday charged that Wirtz had supplied the guns and automobile to be used in the holdup and then posted Carr and Koerner inside the plant to capture the bandits.

Wirtz, Doran said, admitted the charges in a statement given in the office of Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando.

No motive for the detective's action were revealed by Doran.

Following the questioning of Wirtz and Sergeant Koerner at the prosecutor's office, both men visited the office of Justice Frank T. Lloyd late yesterday.

Justice Lloyd said later he had conferred with Commissioner Kobus in regard to the case.

"I advised the commissioner," Justice Lloyd said, "to go cautiously with the investigation and gather the facts before taking any action. It is a common thing for officers to lay traps for men who are prone to commit crime, although they have no business to encourage crime. I think it is bad policy to suspend any policeman before the facts of the case have been heard."

The charges against Wirtz came after an investigation was ordered into a statement made by Walter Lewandowski, 24 of 924 Atlantic Avenue, who was captured when he attempted to hold up a clerk at the wool scouring company, Ferry Avenue and Jackson Street. Lewandoski claimed he had “been framed" and named Joseph Powell, a police stoo1 pigeon, as the one who planned the holdup and then informed Wirtz of the plans.

Powell has been a police informer for some time, according to Chief Colsey. The latter said he had taken Powell into custody for questioning and had released him in his own recognizance. Chief Colsey admitted Powell had given police the tip resulting in Lewandowski’s arrest.

When Lewandowski was nabbed, his gun was loaded with blank cartridges. This gun, according to Chief Doran, was given by Wirtz to Powell, who in turn gave it to Lewandowski. Another youth, Leonard Rogalski, 20, of 1219 South Tenth Street, was supposed to take part in the ho1dup, but "got cold feet and ran away” police were told by Lewandoski.

Doran’s statement follows:

"Stanley Wirtz, Camden city detective, supplied the gun and the automobile used in the attempted hold­up of the Eavenson & Levering Company payroll office Friday night. Statements were given us by three suspects all tally.

“Walter Lewandoski worked at the Eavenson & Levering plant, but was laid off there February 28. On March 3 he had money coming to him and he returned to the plant. Joseph Powell accompanied him. Powell talked to Lewandoski then of the payroll, and suggested the holdup. Powell then got in touch with Stanley Wirtz, and told him that Lewandoski was going to stick up the payroll March 4.

"Wirtz on that night loaned Powell a car but someone got cold feet, and the holdup was not attempted. The following week, on March 13, last Friday, Wirtz took a car to Powell’s home and there turned over to him two guns and the automobile. Wirtz then had detectives posted at the scene to arrest the bandits when they made the holdup attempt.

"Powell met Lewandowski and Rogalski and drove them to the plant. There Powell turned over to his two companions the two guns that had been given him by, Wirtz. Rogalski got cold feet and refused to go through with the holdup. Powell then went into the plant with Lewandowski. After Lewandowski went in the door, Powell ran from the building.

“Sergeant Gus Koerner and Detective Clifford Carr, hiding in the office arrested Lewandowski. Powell knew where these officers were hiding.

"Wirtz was outside the building. He did not catch Powell."

Chief Doran said that no one implicates Koerner or Carr in any way in the statements received.

Koerner said:

"I was doing police work. I was brought into this case on a tip that a holdup was going to be staged and I had no knowledge of the guns or the car. I didn't know what it was all about but merely was there to perform my duties as a policeman.

Wirtz is 37 and lives at 1197 Thurman Street. He was one of the first of the new policemen to be appointed to the department in 1924 after Civil Service was put into effect following the adoption of Commission government in 1924. He is a veteran of the World War and got a special rating for that reason when he took the Civil Service examination. In 1931 Wirtz was appointed as an accident investigator in the detective bureau and has served in that capacity ever since. He has a good reputation as a policeman and has never been in trouble before.

About four years ago Wirtz figured in an automobile accident that caused serious injury to one of his legs.

Rogalski was not arrested until County Detectives James Wren and Casimir Wojtkowiak took him in Monday night. The same detectives arrested Powell. Both suspects were charged with attempted holdup and robbery and committed to the county jail.

Lewandowski also is in county jail, committed without bail by police Judge Lewis Liberman Saturday.

Trenton Evening Times
July 21, 1936

Edward Carroll
Frank F. Neutze
Lewis Liberman
Frank T. Lloyd
Edward Christy

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Camden Courier-Post - February 1, 1938

MOORE PICKS PORTER TO SUCCEED LLOYD
Surprise Appointment Elevates Essex Judge instead of Palmer

Trenton, January 31- Governor Moore today nominated Circuit Court Judge Newton H. Porter, now sitting in Essex: county, to the state Supreme Court seat left vacant by the retirement of Justice Frank T. Lloyd, of Merchantville. The nomination is now before the Senate for confirmation. 

The naming of Porter, a Republican, was a distinct surprise. Circuit Judge V. Claude Palmer, of Burlington county and also a Republican, was believed to have had the inside track for the court vacancy.

J. Warren Leyden, of Hackensack, was nominated as circuit judge to succeed Judge Porter.

The nomination of Porter, marks the fourth time he has been, appointed to the bench by a Democratic Governor and the third, time by Moore.

He first was named to the Essex County Common Pleas Court in 1924 by Gov. George H. Silzer. Moore appointed him to the Circuit Court in 1926 and reappointed him during the second Moore administration.

Porter's appointment maintains the five to four Republican majority on the Supreme Court. When Moore first 'took office, it was reported that he would name a Democrat to reverse the balance, but later it was understood that the seat would go to a Republican.

The terms of Chief Justice Brogan and Chancellor Campbell, both Democrats, expire during Moore's present administration and it was understood that the Democrats felt that by appointing a G. O. P. man to the Lloyd vacancy they could forestall any criticism of continuing two of their own party in the highest judicial posts in the state.

Porter is a resident of Montclair.

He was born in Somerville, April 13, 1877, and moved with his parents to Newark in 1885. At the age of 12 he went to work in the Newark office of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, where he remained until January 1, 1910.

Meanwhile, he went to school at night and in 1902 was graduated from the New York University's evening law school. He was admitted to the New Jersey bar as an attorney in 1904 and as a counselor in 1907. From 1910 until his appointment to Common Pleas Court he practiced law in Newark.

Legislative correspondents here re called Porter as a capable attorney who took part in a number of public hearings on bills. He usually represented liquor interests in hearings on measures governing that industry.

The Supreme Court appointment is for seven years and pays $18,000 annually. Justice Lloyd ended his term last Saturday and chose to retire at $9000 a year, thus causing the vacancy.

Justice Donges, now sitting in the Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties district, is expected to take over Lloyd's old district of Camden and Gloucester counties, while Justice Perskie may move down from the Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties .district to the so-called "Shore Circuit" vacated by Donges.

Justices select their own districts according to seniority and usually chose one near their residence. Since Donges lives in Camden he is expected to choose Camden and Gloucester. Perskie's home is in Atlantic City, and it is believed he will take over the shore district.

This will leave the Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean circuit open for Porter, provided some other justice does not choose it.

Porter's appointment apparently dashed the hopes of South Jersey Democrats that they might get a judgeship out of the Supreme Court shift. They had anticipated that if Palmer, who had the backing of Senator Powell and other Hoffmanite Republicans, were named to the Supreme Court, some local Democrat would take Palmer's place on Circuit. With Porter being appointed, however, his successor on the Circuit bench probably will be Grossman or some other North Jersey man.

Reilly, for 27 years connected with the Federal Trust Company, Newark, and now treasurer of the institution, is best known politically since the inauguration of President Roosevelt for his work in connection with the Birthday Ball committee. He has been treasurer of the committee in Essex county each year, and served in a like capacity for the Jackson Day Dinner committees. He is a member of the American Institute of Banking.

In addition to his post with the Federal Trust, Reilly is president of the North Newark and secretary of the Newark 21 Building and Loan Associations. He never before has held public office.

In his youth Reilly was well known as a professional basketball player. Later, he enlisted in the Navy during the World War. He never married..

Camden Courier-Post - February 5, 1938