The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-09-08
REV. Erich RETREATS.
He Will Renew the Fight,
However, in the
Courts.

WILL LOs
The trouble that was feared would take
place at the German Lutheran Church in
Hoboken at the services yesterday morn
ing did not come off. The Rev. Mr..
Erich, who had stated that he would
preach at all hazards. did not carry out
his statement II ne had attempted to
do so there would have been some fun
and probably some work for the two po-
1icemen who had orders to keep a watch
full eye on the congregation. The
German Lutheran Church has one
of the most exclusive and wealthy con-
gregations in the city. The church is a
handsome brick edifice, located at the
corner of Eighth and Hudson streets.
The story of the discussions between Mr..
Errick and his congregation have been
repeatedly told in The JERSEY CITY News.
The pastor had married a divorced
woman after having procured divorce
from his previous wife, who had been
greatly beloved by the members of the
congregation. This did not please the
members of the church, and is the main
cause of the present trouble.
For the past few Sundays the preach
ing at the church has been done by differ
ent ministers. although the Rev. Mr..
Erich has retained possession of the
pastoral residence. One day last week
the trustees engaged the Rev. Mr..
Richter TO preach Yesterday. On Thurs
day the Rev. Mr.. Erich called on the law
firm of Russ & Heppenheimer to ascer-
tain what rights he had. The lawyers
ADVISED him to go ahead and preach.
On Friday he told the trustees
that he would occupy the
pulpit on Sunday. This announcement
threw the trustees into fiutter of ex-
citement On Saturday night they held
meeting. The Rev. Mr.. Richter was
present and said that he would not
preach if there was to be any trouble.
The trustees then took a decided step.
They passed resolution dismissing Mr..
Erich as their pastor. After the meeting
the entrance to the church from Mr.
Eirich's residence was boarded up, thus
preventing him from stealing a march
into the church.
After the Sunday school had been dis
missed yesterday large crowd gathered
on the sidewalks. All of the trustees
were then talking excitedly. A spy had
been sent to watch Mr. Eirich's mouse
and notify the trustees of his approach.
The trustees had nothing to fear from
the rear, as a fortification had been built
there. Finally Lawyer Russ. the counsel
for Mr.. Erich. appeared on the scene.
He was instantly surrounded by the
trustees, and they informed him OF the
dismissal of Mr.. Erich. The lawyer aD-
peared satisfied and left. The
worshippers then went into the
after a great deal Of persuasion agreed to
preach. His sermon was unusually short,
and his voice was noticed to tremble as If
he expected at any moment to see the
burly form of the former pastor darken
the door. The services were not dis
turbed. however, and the two policem en-
were disappointed.
Counsellor Russ told me this morning
that the trustees of the church would be
defendants in an action for damages.
The New Police Captain.
Tonight the Hoboken Police Board will
meet. and a police captain may be ap-
pointed. There are SO many applicants
for the position that there is possibility
that no appointment will be made. The
new manual provides for a captaincy at a
salary of 81, 500 per annum. The advo-
Gates of economy say that there is no
pressing need for the new officer, and the
Police Board would do well to bfde their
time before expending $1,000 unneces-
sarily.
Hoboken Notes.
A complimentary dinner will be tend
cred to Chairman Stanton. Of the Coun-
Gil, at the Hotel Belyedere tonight All
will no doubt be present.
After five years of happy martial rela-
tions Roundsman Tanning and his
charming wife celebrated their wooden
wedding last night. A select party was
present.
John Price, colored. thirty-two years
old, of No. 687 Grove street, Jersey City,
attempted to pass q counterfeit silver
dollar on Mrs. McAnerney, of NO. 1862
Newark street, on Saturday night. He
was arrested hy Roundsman Flattery and
Policeman Sullivan and was Committed
for trial.
James Murdoch, a boatman, of No. 1877
Willow avenue, was arrested by Chance
| man McDermott on Saturday night
charged with being disorderly in
Hauser's saloon on Fourteenth street.
He was released, as it was proven that
the policeman was not justified in
making the arrest.
Elizabeth Sharkey, of No. 1876 Newark
street, created an awful row on First
street early yesterday morning. She at
tempted to knock out her husband and no
doubt would have succeeded had not
Policeman Gerken arrived and arrested
her Elizabeth was fined IS.
George Nordmyer, thirty-eight years
old, bartender of No. 14S Clinton street.
called Maria Brunelt, of No 1862 Clinton
street, vile names yesterday and was ar
rested. Nordmyer formerly owned Il
saloon, DuD Oh luJe ne mas aCleu QueerIy.
He was sent to the County Jail for thirty
days.
Joseph Pierson is q cart driver, living
on Clinton street, between Fifth and
Sixth streets. He mas sporting procliv-
tiles and early this morning he attempted
to have dog fight on Eighth street. He
was arrested by Roundsman Flattery and
Policeman Dave Walsh and will spend
the next ten days in the County Jail.
William Won Reinke, eighteen years
old, the assistant janitor in the City Hall.
had a narrow escape from death by gas
asphyxiation on Saturday night. He re-
tired TO his room and blew out the gas
Charlie German, the janitor, discovered
him yesterday morning. He was in
sensible ana aftersbeing attended by DIR.
Hclfer was sent to St. Mary's Hospital
He was all right this morning and about
the hall as usual.
1t is said that Counsellor Russ has been
slated for the Democratic nomination for
the Assembly in the Ninth district.
There's many slip twixt the cup and the
lip, however.
Andrew j. Boyle's Constituents.
The excursi on OF the Andrew j. Boyle
Associa ton yesterday was very pleas
ant affair and was greatly enjoyed by
about twenty-five hundred people. Dwy-
er's band furnished the music and kept
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