The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-08-22
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WHAT Is EXCITING KEYPORT
A MIDNIGHT MdRRTi0E IN TdYLOR's
HOTEL, JERSEY CITE
Miss Lizzie Ogden Wedding ~ wealthy Young
Hoii"nder-The bridal Couple Disappear
ing Imme dinteiy Amer the Ceremony,


Dcvcerc- Ogden elopement William II. q.
Dcveere. n native OF Holland. who has been
spending several summers in Kcyport, is tall
and slim. wears eye glasses and speaks the
English language nuently. He has travelled
extensively in England and on the Continent
and his advent here created decided nutter
among the young ladies' OF the place. Ho
boarded at the Mansion House. spent
money freely and made hosts OF friends.
Each month no received remttan-
ces from home which arc variously
stated at from 5000 to 81 800. and on the strength
Of which he completely dazzled the slow going
folks OF this quiet town. About year ago Mr..
Dcvocre made the acquaintance OF Miss Eliza
beth Is. Ogdon. daughter OF Rufus Ogden, tho
Postmaster and a leading merchant and prop
erty owner of the village. Mr.. Ogden has been
Superintendent OF tho Methodist church hero
for upward OF twenty years. and is known for
the strictncss of his views on religion and TOM
pcrance His daughter Lizzie IL pretty. bright
littlo brunette OF sixteen. with decided taste for
society. and an ndisposltion to conform to tho
rigid requirements Of her parents. Since her 40
quaintanco with Mr.. Devccrc the two have been
more or less in each others company. although
the father claims that he never saw Dcveero in
his life.
Two months ago Deveere came to Kcyport
and put up ut the Mansion House. He renewed
his acquaintance with Miss Lizzie. and appeared
in public with her cscorting her to parties and
festive gatherings without her fathers consent
and without his knowledge. He thought II
would be needless to ask tho old gentleman's
consent. and 80 the couple arranged 10 be mar
rcd without IT, Last night they left the station
at Matawan. two and half miles from Key
port for New York. Miss Lizzie took
nothing but small travelling bag
containing change Of clothing, and tho in
tended bridegroom was similarly equipped.
They were accompanied by Frank Bell. a Young
lawyer Of Mntawan Bell WIS mt Mr. Ogdcn's
house during the afternoon presumably in
connection with the elopemcnt. but he kent his
own counsel. and said nothing to outsiders.
Hotel. where Miss Lizzie was assigned to a
room and Mr.. Dovcere and his bcs, man went
IN search OF some one to marry them 1hcy
wanted II minister. but did not succeed in
AZ i22o. Sergeant Finley, in charge OF the
desk AT the Jersey CITY Police Headduarers
wa- astpni-hel 10y two Young men bursting into
the room and demanding to know where they
could find n minister or Justice Of the Peace.
one Of the Young mon was tall. thin. wore pair
Of gold trimmed eyeglasses. and seemed nor;
small Derby hat His faco was smooth and he
talked in smooth and insinuating way. -.
Can't you wait till morning. gentlemen
asked Sergeant Finley politely.
No; We must have itdonc now-right away"
said the short man. hurriedly. ,.
runaway match. but said nothing. He told Thorn
that the only eligible person in the vicinity was
anybody will do. :" replied the short follow
" We want to get of this business at half pas,
vi The V Sereean sent ocor Me e for the
Justice. and tho mysterious couple entered the
%r Vile % whrs they wre o5e1 l9r iSs
shorter Of the TIVE appeared at the door and
% %h !" Gs S wn % BY S Mr.
we're in tho event Of his death, settled the whole
OF his fortune. amounting to $1,000 year
two reporters then adjourned TO Parlor A
Of Taylors Hotel. whore tho bride was
and charmed every one by her modest and rs-
firing dcmcanor Justice Whalcn took up his
pom and asked the bridegrOom's name.
William II. G. Devcrc, was the answer.
Whore do you residcY"
IN what part Of Holland do you live ?" asked
MIR. Deyere smiled and declined to answer
H. finally said that he had travelled great
deal. and that the Justice might put him down
as residing in New York If he pleased. -.
And now your name, miss. II you please p
Elizabeth Il. Ogden replied the young ladJ
And your rcsidcncep"
is that necessary Judge" she asked
The Justice said that they couldn't possibl,
go on without IT, and she said. after much hest.
tation. Keyport. New Jersey" Tho couple
Joined hands and wore accordingly pronounced
man and wife.
One Of the reporters had braGgingly declared
beforehand that he would he the first 10 Kiss the
| bride but when the time came his nerve failed
him. Mr. peycrc paid the Justice fee Of sld
| and the party hrokeup. Mr.. Bell followed them
| to Police Headquarters ana wanted To celebrate
| the happy ovont with q champagne supper, hui
| the police declined. Tho newly married couple
left for parts unknown. Al the Cunnrl dock
| yr-tcriay the officials were positive that Mr.,
and Mis-, Dcyero had not gone on the Abys.
snin. There were half dozen passengers
| who had boarded the steamer late but none OF
them answered the description of tho young
Al kcyport the sensation created by the news
| was intense. BY O'Clock this morning this
| ted Il 60
| IN the village. All sorts ol rcpors were rircu.
| latal about Dcvrrc. 1t WIS sll that h. WAS a
| celebrated negro minstrel. travelling under An
| assumed NAME Another story WAS that he was
a foreign Count in disguise, who had come 70
| ems IN marriage. Tho main fact. however. that
| he Was worth from sIonnpl To s2oQ0O0, and
had made "a handsome settlement ON his bride
| stopped all complaints and nude moro I han one
| Venerable parent wish lie "ould get such son.
Mr.. Oslcn was at the Ashury Park camp
| meeting when he received telegram Hpprising
! him o., wha had happened. lie took The next
! train for home and there found a mnrrnge GER
| lliigAte duly signed and scaled, whi Ii the palt
! had thoughtfully sent on io quiet his apprehcn.
message from New York to the effect that tho
! missing couple wore stopping nj hotel IN thai
johnson, proprietor OF tho Mansion House,
says that DVVtcru Is q brick andthc best paying
| customer hc oyer had.
10 u sun reporter who talk ID with him yes.
| tcrlay. Mr.. Ogden sncmoi anything but do.
| ceiycd and hcartbroken father. His griof may
cn.ctuay, H. said. don't care f9r, my son.
! in flaws money. though understand he is rich.
| | would have preferred To- have him ask M
consent beforehand. and then. If ha had shown
that he was rr4per person, ] would have Ia
| him have the girl
| - And you mover met him beforc7"
| Never o. my knowledge llc never came "a
| my house 10 see Lizzie. His visits to her must
| have boon paid elsewhere. suppose. OF course
! he must have known her for some time. but
| was never aware of H."
MIR Ogden is said 10 be particularly strong on
| total abstinence, and HIS son-in-law being
| free living young gentlemar and not disuos'd
| 10 conine himself to cold water as II beverage
! il is thought that this may have Ind something
to do with keeping Thorn apart. There are tom.
| perunco men hore. however. equally strong
| who say that they would hc perfectly willing 10
! have accepted such sonin-law ON similar
| terms.
Frank Bell. the Mutnwan lawyer and best
| man, gave his name To the Jersey city police ~
| Henry q. Harris ol 1921 Arch street. Philqdcl'
| phia He called at tho Ogicns 20 day and eN-
| planned that their daughter had been honor.
| ably married 20 Deyedrc anl that tho latter had
provided for her handsomely At Taylor's
MIR, and Mrs. W, H. O. Deycero, and were a.