Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1890-10-23

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Two witnesses were called to iden-
tify the map.
j. Howard Loper was called to tes.
tify as to Pierce's character and repu-
tatton which he said was good.
Benjamin Erickson, the brickmaker
was also called and said Pierce had
worked for him and his reputation SO
far as he knew was good.
| Wilmon Steward one of the witnesses
to the affair was called and sworn for
the defense.
The witness was interrupted, while
VIM. 8. Fithian was called and testified
as to Pierce's reputation, which he
considered as very good. He had
known him about two years, or nearly
all the time Pierce had been in Bridge
ton.
Wilmon Steward resumed his eyi-
dence.
He said that he was with Harry
Pierce on the night of the occurrence,
| and detailed the affair.
This evidence consumed the entire
forenoon.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Previous to the re-opening of sthe
Pierce trial, Prosecutor Logue an
nounced that there were prisoners
who desired to plead.
Clement Ireland, of Landis, pleaded
not guilty to an Indictment found
against him, charging him with lewd-
ness.
The Prosecutor announced that the
case would not be moved this term
and Ireland was admitted to bail.
David Ferretto pleaded not guilty to
keeping disorderly house, and was
informed that he must be ready for
trial this week.
David Osborne, indicted for keeping
disorderly house in Landis township,
retracted his plea of not guilty, and
entered plea of guilty.
DR.. J. G. Applegate was next called
by the defense This physician had
attended the injury to Pierce, inflicted
by the stone thrown by Jimmie Tyler.
By his testimony it was shown that on
the day succeeding the occurrence,
there was on the upper lobe of the left
ear of Pierce, ragged cut, and be-
hind the ear there was a confused
wound on the scalp. which he dressed.
At the time of the examination of the
wound, the physician declared there
was an irregularity in the gait of the
defendant. From the nature of the
wound the physician concluded that
he was suffering from conclusion of
the brain, caused by the blow infiict-
ing the wound. He attended the
wound eight times. Pierce was called
to his feet and the physician described
and fully illustrated the nature of the
wounds. A distinct scar was still
visible upon the head of Pierce.
Sheriff Shaw testified that Harry
Pierce came into his custody on We'd
nesday night after the occurrence, sur
rendering himself, saying he had a
knowledge of warrant being issued
for him charging him with murder.
Aaron Jewell was called for, but did
not put in an appearance, and the de
fendant was called, took the oath, and
for the next few minutes occupied the
witness chair.
His story was interesting as are the
stories Of all defendants. He told of
his early life being spent In Salem
county and three years since came to
this city where he has lived contiuu-
ously. He Is twenty-five years of age.
according to his testimony. For two
years he was an employee of Benz.
Errickinson, brick manufacturer, and
since then has been working at the
East Lake Woolen Mills. On the even
ing of the 26th Of August, as usual, he
went to the residence of William Stew
ard, his father-in-law for milk, and re-
turned home in company with Wilmon
Steward. Arriving there he found
Frank Wright there 81 ting in a buggy.
After saluting Frank he took the milk
In the house and Immediately came
out and began conversation with
Wright and Steward.
While thus engaged, Pierce noticed
a couple of boys and girls walkine out
in that direction, and finally stopping
near by. After this four boys came
along, he not noticing them until thew
were nearly opposite the wagon. They
stopped under one tree, and the Hrst
noise he heard was the noise that has
been mentioned previously upon the
stand. He expected the jeers were di
rected to his party, and he said lyon
ought not to do that, there is nothing
manly about it. One of them invited
me over and said you don't want me
over there. The reply was you come
over here you s--- and I'll
give you q DOCTORS bill to pay. / asked
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