The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-05-13
COLLERD COLLARHD.
The Law Lays Its Hand
Upon Abram, Jr., at the
Command Of a
Widow.
BROKEN HEART WORTH 10000
She is Mrs. Daniel Whom the
Young Nan Met While Jour-
neying in the South.

Abram Collerd, Of Palisade avenue, the
we'll known man about town. whoss
father is one of the wszlthiest men 10 the
Fourth District. would have done well
had he followed Sam Welier's advice 10
beware of widders." Abe disrsgarded
the injunction and is now wanted very
much by widow, a charming woman.
young. lively and plump.
Most men would like to be the object Of
the devotion of SO delightful sreature
as Mrs. Otis Daniel OF No. al West
Tenth street. New York City. and 90 was
Abe Coiierd for several months.
Early last winter the young man con-
cluded that trip south would benefit
him. He reached Atlanta without mis-
hap, and on New Years Day be made
calls with some acquaintances. At one
of the houses he visited he met
the accomplished Mrs. Daniels-
She was yet wearing somber garments
and mourning the loss Of the departed
who had gone to his reward about q year
before. She smiled on Colierd and ne
was happy. He became devoted to her.
Af1davits that Mrs. Daniel subsequent
lT made set forth that for the next ten
days Collerd and herself were In each
others soc iety continually and be paid
her ever y attention honorable men do to
those whom they desire TO marry On
January TO- Collerd suggested that In
stead Of going to some place Of amuse-
ment that they drive to Marietta. quiet
village several miles from Atlanta
THE PROMISE GIVEN
The drive was delightful one and In .
romantic spot on the lonely road aud be-
meath the huge shade trees Mrs. Daniel
says. Abe asked her TO marry him He adj
mitted that the courtship had been a
snort one, but as an Offset dwelt on his
devotion to her during the time The
widow was persuaded BY his oloquenca
and his many personal attractions and
she said she would have him for her lord
aud master No. q
Abe and the fascinating widow re-
mained over night at Marietta Soon
after this Collerd and Mrs. Daniel
travelled through the South and grad
ually came East They visited Thomas
vile. Ga, and walked through the
strolisd along the banks Il
the tide in lszy-going pattesnz
At Rishmond, Va, they visited together
the places made historic By the Rebeilion.
and at Washington, D. c., the sights
They were a happy couple. and at each
hotel where they stopped. the register =
alleged 10 bear the words "A Collerd
and WIFE"
THE FULFILMExT POSTPONED.
The marriage ceremony had mol been
performed, but Abe said II would be. and
the trusting and innocent widow believed
him. However. she manifested q certain
natural curiosity about the date, and fire.
Qnently asked Collerd when Ii should be-
With kiss alleged in the complai Mt he
would reply:-"In q couple Of weeks,
darling (" The observant walters at the
hotels did not hesitate TO conclude they
were on a bridal tour, and it was one 70
the relict Of the late lamented Daniel
From Washington the young couple
vent &c Philadelphia, and after stnnping
there a short time continued east until
they reached New York city. Here Abe
Indulged his taste ia fitting up suitable
apartments for them, and as husband and
wife the loving couple lived at No. .
West Twelfth street-or SO it Is alleged
THE PROMISE BROKEN
Everything was bright 10 the young
widow except the delay Of the marr1age
ceremony. Each time she asked Collerd
few weeks"
Time passed aud finally the widow one
day insisted that further delay would be
impossible for her condition would not
permit it. Either they must be married
promptly or she would be disgraced-
Collerd, the trusting woman says. then
deserted her, aud for that reason she has
brought suit ia the Hudson County Cir
cult Court for breach OF promise
Colierd was arrested today and his bail
was fixed at $1,000 by Supreme Cours
Commissioner Cannon, but by half-DAst
twelve o'clock Collerd was still in Gus
tody. It was said that his rich father has
refused to aid his son while in his present