The Monmouth inquirer., 1889-10-24
NEWS OF NEW JERSEY.
Brief but Pithy Mention of the
Happenings of Week.
IN THE VICINITY AND ELSEWHERE

Grimes and Casualties and Other Inn
portant Matters, Arranged Attractively
and Given in Few Words.
NEWARK, N. j., Oct 17-Elias A. Wilk-
inson, of the firm of Wilkinson 81 Gaddis,
the largest grocery hc4se in New Jersey,
died in the morning - apoplexy, aged 40
years. He was president of the State Agri-
cultural society
women's Meeting at Ocean Grove.
OCEAN GROVE, N. j., Oct. 17.-About 200
of the delegates to the annual state conven-
tion Of the Womans Christian Temperance
union have arrived, and about 100 more are
expected.
A Hebrew Murderer on Trial.
NEWARK, n. j., Oct 1.-THE trial Of
Gustav Willinghaus for the murder of James
DAILY, in this city, on May 10 last, has be-
gun. The crime was committed near Hert-
ler's saloon on Hawkins street. Willing
haus had been evicted from the saloon for
disorderly conduct and shot Daily as he was
leaving the place, the prisoner blaming Daily
for the eviction Willinghaus is a wealthy
Hebrew, and every effort will be made to
save him.
Jumped to His Death.
JERSEY CITY, N. j., Oct. 7-Patrick
Curley, aged 81 years, who was resident of
Paterson, jumped from train of the Erie
road at the Henderson street crossing, and
was struck by drill engine and instantly
killed.
Stabbed at His Door.
JERSEY CITY, Oct 17.-Thomas Kelley, a
commission merchant, was stabbed in the
left side as he was entering his house, 81
Danforth avenue. John G. Henry, a Penn
sylvania railroad clerk, was arrested and
Kelley identified him as the assailant.
Keeleys injuries may prove fatal.
Burglars in Elizabeth.
ELIZABETH, N. J., Oct 19.-The residence
of Arthur Rodeman, a druggist. at 241 West
Grand street, was entered by burglars. The
thieves carried off two diamond rings
scarf pin and other jewelry and clothing to
the value of $3.50.
Big Fire in Newark.
NEWARK, N. j., Oct 19.-The Newark tan
bark works, at East Newark operated by
Edward L. Smith s. Co., have been totally
destroyed by fire. Loss 10000; only partly
insured.
A Hoboken Robbery.
HoBoKEN, N. j., Oct. 19.-The residence of
Robert G. Rahiff here was robbed of valua-
bles to the amount of $1,000 There is no
clew to the burglars.
Burial of Johnstown Victim.
NEWARK, N. j., Oct 21.-The funeral of
the late Chris Meisel, victim of the Johns
town disaster and former manager of the
Newark baseball team, took place from the
Fairmount Avenue Baptist church. The
body was brought from Johnstown on Satur
day, having been recognized by his widow
two days before.
A Clergyman Struck by a Missile.
RED BANK, N. j., Oct 2L-Rev. o. w.
Hoddy, of 216 Canal street, Philadelphia,
was seriously injured while riding on the
4:30 express from New York. The train
was passing through Morgan when stone
thrown through the car hit Mr. Hoddy in
the face.
Mysterious Manager King.
NEWARK, N. j., Oct 21.-Charles H. King,
manager of the United States Express COM
pany here, who has been missing for week.
was seen in New York Saturday by Cashier
Sanford of the company, and it is believed
that he is now at Mr.. Sanfords house in this
city. Mr.. Kings accounts are said to be
correct.
Mary j. Kline Sentenced.
BoRDENTowN, N j., Oct. 21.-Mary J.
Kline, who was convicted of trying to kill
her husband by giving him poison, has been
sentenced in the Burlington county court to
one year in state prison
Failed for 100000.
NEWARK, N j., Oct 21-The Hohenstein
Manufacturing company of this city, manu-
facturers of steam launches, have failed for
500, 900. Thomas R. Bowies is the president
ard largest stockholder.
New Jersey Presbyterians.
AsBURY PARK, N. j., Oct 22.-Nearly 400
delegates are in attendance at the sixty sixth
annual meeting of the Presbyterian synod of
the state Of New Jersey, which assembled
here yesterday. As many more are expected.
The morning session was opened by the mod
orator, Rev. Dr. Kneeland P. Ketcham, of
Orange, who followed his opening address
with sermon. The annual election of Off
GERS resulted in the choice of Rev. H. M.
Storrs, of Orange, as moderator, and Rev.
w. F. Whitaker as temporary clerk. At the
evening session nearly 1000 communicates
participated in the sacrament.
Annie Green's Confession.
NEWARK, N j., Oct. 22-Annie Green,
the 13-year-old girl who said she had been
assaulted and robbed of about $50 last
Wednesday night near her fathers house at
Kearney, N. j., has confessed to the de-
fectives that her story was pure fabrica-
DiOu. ouo says sue SpeuJ LIE uOuey III New
ark buying watch and chain, cloak, ETC.,
and with the balance went to New York and
secured a room in hotel Getting scared
in the hotel dining room by the advances of
some men she took the train to Harrison,
N j. Arriving there she threw her new
purchases under the culvert at the Erie rail-
road bridge, then wet her clothes thoroughly,
and in that condition went to her fathers
house and reported the alleged robbery.
The cloak has been recovered by the police,
but not the watch and chain. The girls
father still believes in her original story
An Insane Man Runs Amucls.
BLOOMFIELD, N. j., Oct. 22.-An insane
man caused considerable excitement here by
running through the streets discharging a
rifle and revolver. Some of the shots passed
through windows, and those of the National
bank were badly shattered Several persons
narrowly escaped being shot The man was
finally arrested and locked up.
The Bakers Strike.
NEWARK, Oct 2-The bakers strike is
still in progress, but the employers seem to
have little difficulty in securing enough nom