Columbia Hose Company 1
April, 1855: This company was organized. Their first apparatus was a four-spring carriage with three bells. The company were first quartered at John (later called Ellison) street, between Washington Engine No. 3 and Eagle Hook and Ladder No. 1, for a few months, until new two story brick quarters on Broadway (between Mulberry and Prospect Streets) was built. Their house was furnished in a handsome and costly manner.
July 2, 1856: Description of quarters
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
1856: A fight occurred in the fall at a fire scene when two members of Hose No. 1 joined Protection Engine No. 5's men in resisting an attack from Engine No. 4's men. As a result, the men of Columbia Hose One were expelled from the department and the Company disbanded: Hose Number 1 demanded a fair trial for their expelled brothers but this was refused, they voluntarily disbanded and ended their career by a sumptuous supper at John Walden's Washington Hotel. Several members then joined Eagle Hook and Ladder Company 1.
May 13, 1856: Annual elections of officers - Griffith King named Foreman
May 17 Falls City Registrar courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 16th, 1857: A new Columbia Hose 1 company went into service
1857: from city directory: Company Foreman listed as George Mellar
January 18, 1858: Company election JP Meller Foreman and Frederick Kohn Assistant
January 19 Guardian
August 11, 1859: Company leaves for excursion to Newark
Guardian
April 3, 1860: Company requested that roster be enlarged from 30 to 40 members
Guardian
October 26, 1861: Visit of Columbia Hose 1 to Morrisania H & L1 in NY
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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January 18, 1862: Company election - Jacob Pfitzmeier Foreman and Henry Orleman as Assistant
Guardian
February 4, 1862: Foreman Jacob Pfitzmeir: Assistant Foreman: Henry Orleman (sp Hartmeir)
Guardian
August 18, 1862: Morrisiania Hook and Ladder of NYC 1 visits Columbia 1 - Parade
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 4th, 1864: The company received a new carriage from William Jeffers, of Pawtucket, RI.
July 20 Guardian
August 2, 1864: Payment dispute for new Jeffers Hose carriage.
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Paterson Press
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1866: Company Foreman is Henry Schnatz
1868: Foreman Henry Schnatz: Assistant Foreman: George Remmeck
Foreman with trumpet and parade belt and two members of Columbia Hose 1
Men of Columbia Hose 1 -- Dayspring Collection
Note this type of Badge on Foreman at top of photo above
Shield Shaped Badges typical of Paterson Hose Companies where a hose lies
beneath the company number. Brass color indicates a non-exempt fireman.
beneath the company number. Brass color indicates a non-exempt fireman.
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September 18, 1868: Company picnic - held in Bunker Hill Section
Guardian
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September 19 Press
September 21 Press: The correct name of Hose 1 is Columbia, not Germania
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February 8, 1871: Company Elections
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 31, 1871: Annual Ball held at Military Hall
1873: Foreman: Frederick Wieler; Assistant Louis Roesler
January 24, 1874: Company elections
The Press
June 1875 Bylaws of Columbia Hose No. 1 of Paterson
Unmarked paper cover
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? Date: Presentation trumpet to Columbia Hose 1
From 1990 FMBA Ball Book
August 6, 1875: Company drills with Washington Engine 3 to test hose
March 26, 1877: 12th annual Ball at Continental Hall
January 19, 1877: Company elections Foreman Louis Brandt
The Press
December 25, 1882: 25th Annual ball at Germania Assembly rooms
January 20, 1883: Company elections: Joseph Schweitzer is Foreman and Hemry Westphall Assistant Foreman
Paterson Press
September 7, 1883: Firefighter prank
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Paterson Press
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November 15, 1883: Death of Henry Nagle
November 16 Paterson Press
November 26 Paterson Press
January 21, 1884: Company elections - William Schwartz Foreman and Ph Wehling Assistant
Paterson Press
May 22, 1864: at 12:30 PM a freight car on tracks by Essex Street was burning. First arriving was Columbia Hose 1- two FF fought over who was in charge and one assaulted, using the trumpet, the other's head
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Paterson Press
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January 18, 1885: Company elections - Foreman Henry Pipp Assistant Rudolph Hoffman
January 19 Paterson Press
March 20, 1885: Company Roster with Badge numbers
Foreman, HENRY PIPP. Assistant Foreman, RUBOLPH HOFFMAN,
Secretary, OTTO LANG Treasurer FREDERICK WIELER
Badge Name Occupation Residence
Number
1 Frederick Pfelllein .........Butcher . . . . . 76 Market street.
2 Henry Winter. ......... .Laborer.. ...... . 299 Marshall street
3 Henry Stempfig. . . . . . .Liquor Dealer. . . .277 Marshall street.
4 Henry Schnatz. .. . . .Liquor Dealer . .....328 Grand street.
5 Louis Rossler . . . ... . Laborer. . . . . . . 181 Paterson avenue.
6 Frederick Wieler . . . .. . . Baker.......... 393 Main street.
7 Louis Blandt.. . . .. .. . ..Liquor Dealer... . . 2 Main street.
8 Stephen Lutx. .:....... .Silk Weaver. . . ... . .38 North 8th street
9 Gustav Sprattler. . ... Brewer ......... .. .274 Marshall street.
10 Clemens Frommelt. . .. .Machinist. ......... 159 North Main st.
11 John Krech.. .......... Moulder.. ... ..71 Market street.
12 Jacob Haeberle.. . .. . .. . .Liquor Dealer.. . . .. Passaic Falls.
13 John Madoery. ...... News Dealer.. . . .. ..76 Market street.
14 Robert Krech ......... .Cigar Maker . ..... . 108 Marshall street.
15 Daniel Saal.. .......... .Liquor Dealer. . . ..Riverside park.
16 Joseph Bichler. ....... .Silk Weaver.. . . . . 79 Marshall street.
17 George Remig ... ... Musician ..................13 Mill street.
18 Albert Hampele. ....... Liquor Dealer. . . ..76 Market street.
19 Phillip Katz. .......... Brewer ....... . .............65 Godwin street
20 Aaron Muller. .......... . Ironer ............ 17 Shady street.
21 Emanuel Lossa.. ....... Liquor Dealer . .. 433 Straight street.
22 George Englehardt . . . ..Shoemaker . . . .81 Ellison street.
23 Adam Hill.................. Tailor ......:. . 93 Lafayette street.
24 Christian Schwentz. ... .. Tailor .... ........ .86 Ellison street
25 Adam Kiefer. ......... ..File Cutter. .. .... .30 Cross street.
26 William E. Helmrich ......... ....................95 Marshall street.
27 Randolph Glasser ...... Liquor Dealer . . ...321 Straight street.
28 Henry Pipp. ............ Machinist. .. ...... Water street.
29 Philip Wieling ........ Laborer.........23 Lawrence street.
30 Henry Brandt. ........ .Silk Dyer . ......27 Willis street.
31 Randolph Hoffman ..:. Silk Weaver. . . 343 1/2 Totowa avenue.
32 John Kues ............Silk Dyer......... 301 River street.
33 Joseph Sweitzer. . .. .. .Silk Weaver. . .. . .. .10 Arlington street.
34 Otto Lang ............. Ironer.. ............ 218 River street.
35 Williaim Schwartz.. ...... Ironer .. .. ........ ..207 River street.
36 A. Wietlesbach. ........ Machinist. ...... . .. 16 Broadway.
37 H. Schleicher.. ......... Ironer ...... .. . .. 81 Ellison street.
38 Berch Budding ......... Silk Dyer.........80 Water street.
39 Jacob Greide.. ........... Silk Weaver ......10 North 8th street.
40 Edward Reishle .. .....Silk Weaver ...... ..78 Matlock street.
41 Joseph Ettinger...............Liquor Dealer ....... ...Haledon.
42 Albert Soder. .............. Silk Weaver.. ....139 Main street.
43 Jacob Hang . ............Brass Finisher..... 99 Atlantic street
44 H. Gemeinhardt. . ......Brass Finisher ......360 Pacific street.
45 Charles Blumstenger. . . . Ironer ............11 North 5th street.
46 L. Hundermark. ....... Shoemaker. . .. .... .71 Market street.
47 Jacob Steiner. . .. ...... Bookkeeper. . .... . . 248 Straight street.
48 Peter Addler. ....... ... Engineer. . .. ...... .10 Montgomery st.
49 George Steiner ........ Bookkeeper. . . .. . ..179 Water street.
50 Oscar Schneider. ... ... Machinist. ... . .. .39 Paterson street.
51 Frederick Caines. ....... Grocer. ........... 510 Main street.
52 Edward Kahlert. ....... .Cotton Weaver. . . . .16 Montgomery st..
53 Christopher Saal. .. . ... .Liquor Dealer. .... Market & Cross sts.
54 Christian Saal ........ ..Musician. ......... .Market & Cross sts.
55 Carl Rempt. ........... .Gunsmith. ....... ..30 Cross street.
56 Joseph Wohlrab............. Laborer. ........... Riverside park.
57 Theo. Banersachs.. ..... .Shoemaker. . ... ...25 Passaic street.
58 Joseph Lainprecht... . . . .Carpenter. ........ 983 Main street.
December 22, 1885: Death of Gustav Sprattler
October 1, 1886: Columbia Hose 1 leadership election - Henry Pipp is foreman and Peter Adler assistant
Morning Call
May 9, 1887: Fire department Committee moves the alarm gong from quarters of Columbia 1 to Engine 3, infuriating the members of Columbia Hose 1
Paterson Press
July 31, 1887: Death of Edward Kahlert
Guardian
January 19, 1888: Company has its 31st annual election - Peter Adler becomes Foreman and Charles Blumstengel Assistant
Paterson Press
1888: Alderman started the reorganization of the Volunteer Department by closing the three hose companies, including Columbia Hose 1.
March 11, 1888: Death of John Sprattler aged 34
Guardian
July 2, 1888: Alderman pass ordinance to disband the hose companies
Morning Call
May 6, 1889: Columbia Hose 1 wants to incorporate
Morning Call
Morning Call
May 8, 1889: Company hopes to be reorganized as a Chemical Engine Company
Morning Call
May 8 Paterson Daily Press
August 6, 1889: Hose Carriage made by Thomas Peto of Philadelphia sold for $66. Property on Broadway sold for $1350.
August 21, 1889: Firehouse and two hose carriages (Columbia 1 and Hibernia 3) sale planned
Guardian
August 26, 1889: "Splendid Hose Carriage" and its quarters put up for sale
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August 27, 1889: Buyer of Columbia Hose 1 (16 x 57') property will sell it
Paterson Daily Press
December 16, 1889: Death of John Meller
Morning Call
January 31, 1900: Death of Louis Brandt - former foreman and PFD assistant chief
Paterson Evening News
July 22, 1903: Passing of wounded at Antietam Civil War Vet and former member of Columbia Hose 1 Jacob Mohrle
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 16, 1904: Death of former member Wieler
July 17, 1915: Former member Philip Wehling
Morning Call