The Sportsmen's Fish and Game Protective Association staged a regular weekly shoot over its traps in BSP, location unknown. One of the goals of the organization was to improve hunting and fishing conditions in the county and state.
Broad Street Park is one of the oldest sections of the Township of Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is an area consisting of the environs of South Broad Street to the bluffs overlooking Spring Lake and the marshes of John A. Roebling Park. It is a primarily residential neighborhood. The Township's first fire company was organized there and the Township's original police station was located there for many years. Postings from Deutzville and Fairview Park are included.
Charles A. Ginther was my great grandfather. He was president of the SFGPA from 1911 until 1938. Members of this organization had powers to arrest and fine for fish and game violations. I have the membership book and a few of the badges that were issued to members. Charles worked as a china decorator at Scammells pottery in Trenton. Jim Humphrey
ReplyDeleteAccording to a 1912 Trenton Times item, the traps were located on the Pitman farm below Broad Street Park.
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