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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

evidence, the inducement that he held
ont for her love was a mortgage for 6. .O0O,
which be held upon some property in
Pniilipshurg, also a house and lot which
ne owned at New Village and 500 cash
for the wedding outfit. These con ditions
were accepted By Emma. and on her Civ
ing the consent the old suitor be nded over
the $500 In cash.
The wedding day was fixed, postponed
several times. bat finally one April day
three years ago Emma attired IN her
wedding dress. accompanied Mellick to
the office OF an Easton lawyer and there
the ceremony was performed 10 a highly
dramatic manner. The pretty young
bride stood By her ancient groom. In her
hand sbe held the deed aud the assign
was hastily summoned aud mar
ried them They then left
the lawyers Office. the girl holding on to
the property. At Phillipsburg the girl
concluded she would 60 to her own home
and postpone the wedding feast Later
sne was persuaded to join her husband at
New Village.
In the following August, Kramer. the
mort tgagee. wanted to pay interest on the
sJ.O0O mortgage which she received from
the old man. She was asked to produce
the bond In order that the interest might
be indorsed on 1t, but declined, ana after
some sparrtng between them she accom-
panied the old man to Kramer's place to
receive the interest.
Kramer paid the interest, wrote the re-
ceipt on the bond aud handed It 70 the
husband to be signed. He took Il into the
kitchen, turned his back to his wife, who
followed him, slipped the paper into his
pocket and handed her an old cancelled
bond. She demanded the Kramer bond,
but her husband escaped from the house
According TO her testimony she met MIN
afterward and he admitted doing this
A separation then took place and
Emma became suspicious Of her husband
she bad search made, and found that
the bond and mortgage which be gave
her and the house and lot were not his at
the time OF the marriage. She dlscov-
cred that two weeks before the ceremony
be had turned over 70 his son, Howard
Meilick, the property which he had
promised her as her marriage portion.
Nothing was done in the matter until
1883 when the old man died. She then
commenced foreclosure suit, and asked
the court to declare the assignment to
Howard Mellick to DO fraudulent Vice
Chancellor Pitney, who heard the case,
held that a fraud had been committed
upon her. and that she was entitled TO
the mortgage. From this decision an
appeal is taken, and it is now being ar
Qued
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
PETER BOScELEr DEAD.
One Of Hoboken's Most Popular German
Cftfzrns Gone.

One OF Hoboken's Most Popular German
Citizens Gone.
Alderman Peter Boucelet. Of the First
ward, Hoboken died last night at his home,
First and bloomfield streets. Of liver
complaint. The deceased was one Of the
most popular Germans in Hoboken, and
his death has cast gloom over his many
friends.
Alderman Boncelet was born in Ger
many thirty-eight years ago and resided
IA the First ward over eighteen years.
He opened saloon at the corner Of First
and Bloomfield streets about ten years
ago and named It the City Hall Buffet.
BE made many friends and was elected
Tax Commissioner and three years ago
was elected Alderman He served a term
OF two years aud was reelected He had
ten months Of this term to serve when he
died.
Two weeks ago he was taken III, and
although the best medical aid was called
In, his case was pronounced hopeless at
once He died at half past seven O'Clock
last night The deceased leaves q wife
and three children.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
BOGUS GIFTS WON A BRIDE.


Srecidl TO the Jersey City Negs
TRENTON. June "A. 1s9L-The Court of
Errors and Appeals has now before it a
case that covers a story of such sensa-
tional and romantic parts as to have a
genuine yellow cover flavor. 1t is the
true story of the sale OF girls love. and
Of how an old man who by a remarkable
bold-faced transaction tried to gefraud
her of the price Of that love.
IL is Emma keiter Mellick who sues for
her rights, and for many years she has
been making contention. She was the
daughter of a canal boatman named
Keiter, of Pnilllpsburg. and she was, de-
spite her humble origin, the prettiest girl
in the town. Henry II. Mellick was then
sixty-five years OF age, with a keen eye
for q beautiful woman. He fell deeply in
love with Emma Keiter and he began az
once TO WOO hei. She laughed at his pro
testations of love, butcontinued to accept
ali his gifts and accompany him to
theatres and circuses- He wanted to
marry her, but she only laughed at him
aud made IL q matter Of Jest among her
school companions
He continued these attentions and then
made overtures TO her parents for their
influence. Finally he made an offer Of
money for her hand, and IL was settled
that when Emma became nineteen she
should marry him. According TO Emma's
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
sTANDARp ON PROPOSALS.
The Company Submits n Statement TO
the Bayonne counciImen.

The Company Submits n Statement to
the Bayonne councfImen.
At the adjourned business meeting held
last evening by the Bayonne Board of
Councilmen, the Committee on Water,
Streets and Drainage reported that IT had
held in conjunction with City Attorney
Fuller conference with the officials Of
the Standard Oil Company, in reference
TO the removal of the company's oil pipes
from the line Of Avenue B, In order that
the avenue may be used as part of the
route for the proposed county boulevard.
II submitted three propositions made py
the company's officials, and suggested
that a copy OF them be transmitted to the
Board Of Freeholders.
The company agrees to put the oil pipes
In safe condition, SO that no repairs to
them will be necessary for years, provid-
ing 1t is permitted to have the pipes re-
main. II further agrees to cease using
the pipes along Avenue B upon six
months notice so to do. and to waive all
rights TO open streets and all claims for
damages for the taking Of Avenue b as a
portion OF the boulevard route.
The report was approved aud the sug-
gestion adopted Counciimen LOBBY and
Moorecraft argued against the right of
the company to use the thoroughfare for
its pipes If the Council objects ana both
NOltu dAhiuHb Lnc dCllun Lhktu.
Codncilman LOBBY introduced an ordi-
nance providing for the appointment.
duties and salary of a Sealer Of Weights
and Measures, in accordance with the
recent petition from the Bayonns branch
of the Hudson County Merchants Pro-
tective Association for relief from the
present unjust system governing that
official.
Resolutions were adopted as follows:--
To have tine City Attorney take the action
necessary to protect the city in the mat
ter Of the entertainments of the Bergen
Neck Railway Company: 10 have the
Street Commissioner notify the Bergen
Neck Railway Company to remove its
distractions from the line OF East
Twenty-eighth street and to perform the
work with his force IL the company fails
to comply; TO issue $4,000 worth of six
year per cent. improvement bonds 70
defray the cost OF improvements now
under way.
The annual tax levy and salary ordi-
nances were passed The only changes
from last year in the salary ordinance
give the Chief of Police $500 additional
and each patrolman $50 extra paw.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
NORTH HUDSON.

The two days picnic of the Germania
eessful close at the Unien Hill Scnuetzen
Park last night.
Garfield Council J. o. A NJ. will hold
an excursion to Bay Cliff Park, State n
Island. on July IA
Tomorrow night at the German Thea
tire the annual commencement exercises
of the Union Hill Public School will be
held
The West Hoboken Town Council will
meet tonight.
John Murphy, laborer employed at FL
dorado in Weehawken, was severely in
jured by a premature blast yesterday
afternoon. Murphy, who lives in Ninth
street, Jersey City, was removed TO ST.
Francis Hospital in that city.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

Last week Lawyer William H. Davis
applied to Chancellor McGilli in behalf of
the benevolent order known as the Iron
Hall for an order designating the manner
in which the society should dispose of the
$500 insurance which a man named Pow
ers, who died recently, had in the order.
Powers was wholesale liquor dealer on
Exchange Place who deserted his wife
aud went to live with another woman. by
whom he bad two children. When he
died the woman applied for the insurance
money. claiming that she was the widow
of Powers The society had heard of the
former wife, bat could find no trace Of
her.
Alderman Max Sallinger appeared in
the Court of Chancery this morning and
announced that the real widow was liv-
ing In this city and retained him to ap-
pear for her in the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
A Jersey City Man Commits Larceny In
Newark.

George La Comb. recently a resident Of
this city, was arrested at No Hudson
street, Hoboken, on Monday last and
lodged in the Essex County jail,
charged with stealing a gold watch
from Mrs. Seifert. OF No.
5oS Springfield avenue, Newark. Detec-
tive Jackes. of the Newark police depart
partment located him in Hoboken through
a letter written by Mrs EschnnE, La
Combs supposed wife. to Mrs. Pfoton-
hauer, of No 40 Lincoln street, with
whom the couple previously boarded. The
robbery took place May IS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
Claiming the Drowned Boys Bodies.

Tne bodies Of Arthur Dening and John
Nicolas. who were drowned while swim
ming in the Hackensack River, near the
Newark and New York Railroad tresties
yesterday. were recovered last evening
and taken to Speer's Morgue
Dening's father, who lives at No %
Madison avenue, called at the morgue
this morning, identified the body of his
son aud had 1t removed to the house.
The body of Nicolas was taken to his
former home. No. 259 Union street. The
funeral Of Dening will be held tomorrow
and Nicolas will be buried on Friday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

The home Of Emil Rupp rscht. at Ne.
642 Montgomery street, was burRlarizsd
Monday night By sneak thieves, who
gained an entrance through a basement
door which had carelessly been left oDen
The bedroom Of Mr.. RuDprecht was
ransacks :. and a diamond pin, gold
watch and chain. diamond shirt stud,
pair of gold cuff buttons and a suit of
clothes were stolen. The police were
notified. and are now on the tracg of the
thieves. The property was valued at
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

Daniel Donovan, twelve years old, of
No. 2.1ss Grove street was run over by a
freight engine of the Erie Railroad at 9:30
O'Clock this morning and had his right
leg crushed. 1t Is believed the boy
aIighted from a train in front Of the en-
gine near the Jersey avenue crossing. He
was taken to ST. Francis Hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
Is nundy pelltIeailr p.aag

Ever since the conviction Of Major
"Mindy" Bundy, charged with false i'm
prisonment by James Hughes, con-
ductor on the Montgomery street horse
cars, Starter Sullivan and politicians re-
siding in the vicinity of the car stables
have been receiving postal cards stating
tnat Bundy is politically dead" :"
Bundy ran for constable at the last
election, aud was defeated bv about i've
hundred votes. The postals are supposed
to come from Hughes friends
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
A DAY OF WEDDINGS.
Frank stevens and srrs. Davenport Mar
ried at Lakewood.

oteNcuc anu mrs DafchRoEb nAAF-
ried at Lakewood.
A p:e city house wedding was celebrated
yesterday at Lakewood, New Jersey,
where Mr.. Frank Stevens, the real estate
agent. of Montgomery street, was united
in marriage to Mrs. Matilda Davenport,
formerly of Brooklyn. The ceremony
was witnessed only by the relatives, and
most intimate friends Of the contracting
parties.
The bride was attired in a gown of
white brocade satin and duchess lace.
Louis XIV style, with diamond orna-
ments. Her maids of honor were Miss
Mabel Ross Stevens ana Ethel
Scott Stewart of New York. They were
attired in India null and carried large
baskets of roses. Mr.. Preston w. Park
of New YORK was best man Tue cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. C. III.
Mcclellan, pastor OF the Presbyterian
Church at Lakewood
At five o'clock a collation. was par
taken Of, and at seven o'clock the couple
departed for the West on their pridal
tour.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
soIdiers' Monument Committee

A very poorly attended meeting of the
Soldiers Monument Committee took
place last night. The absence Of DR..
Gordon and Deputy County Clerk Fisher
prevented any business of consequence
being transacted. A small amount of
money was reported as having been COL
lected, and the meeting adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

wer discussed, but no definite selection
was decided upon. The matter OF ap-
pointing a successor to Fred Kissan1,
Secretary Of the Commission, whose
resignation was recently asked for, was
yet been named.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

Two slick looking fellows. who said
they were John Wilson, forty-two years
old, OF California. and John Rodgers,
fifty-thres years old, Of Pittsburg. Pa.
were arrested BY the Hoboken police last
men. The fellows attempted 10 WORK
yerlant looking fellow named Jacob
Leu of Grimes Bay. Wis. when the
policemen inIerfered. They are held
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
The Striking Paint Makers stIn Hold
Out

The employees of the Woolsey Paint
Works refused to return to work this
morning. Superintendent Woolsey in
tends advertising for more men tonlor-
row. The old employees have been given
until tomorrow morning to return to
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
MoSCHELL GETS BAIL.

Contractor John NJ. shannon Accepted
His Surety.
Judge Knapp accepted bail bond Of
s., 500 in the case of the ballot box stuffer,
Jacob Moschell. last night. John NJ.
Shannon, contractor, became his
surefv
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
Cit, HAN Commissioners Meet

The City Hall Commissioners held a
conferences with Mayor Cleveland this
N orning, at which various proposed sites
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

WASHINGTON, June q. 1871 9l-Weather
indications for twenty four houx for Ea61-
ern New York. New Jersey aud Eastern
winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24

Mr.. Robert NJ. Scheid and Miss Eva c.
Weeks were united in marriage last even
ing at the home of the brides
parents, No. 247 Bergen avenue.
The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. d. ]. Ellison. pastor of the
Bergen Baptist Church. aliss Nellie
Mulcox acted IN the capacity of brides
maid and J. II. Van Platt was best man.
A reception followed the ceremony.
The young couple departed on a wedding
tour through the West this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-24
Davenport-Wright.

CITY but now of Somsrville, was married
In that place last evening to Miss Helen
Wright, daughter of E. NJ. Wright of
Somervilie. Mr.. II. c. McCartin Of this
city was the best man and among the
guests were many prominent Jersey City
ociety people
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, of Anne Arundel
County, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel County, In Mary
land, letters testamentary on the per.
sonal estate of BARBARA NJ. BEALL,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the
10TH D4Y OF DECEMBER. 1891,
They may otherwise, by law, be ex
cluded from all benefit Of the said estate
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment
Given under my hand this End day OF
June, 1891.
J. Fl. FORBES,
"a Executor
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06

Go to Feldmeyer Bros. for Paper
Wrap per Cigarettes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06

Ny experience in Siberia was pleas
ant and most interesting one. Tie peo-
pie there and the officials always seemed
10 be on excellent terms with one an.
other. Almost every person met was
either political exile, time expired
criminal. or descendant of one. Mos.
Of the officials are made up from the lat.
ter class, time expired criminals not
being barred from holding office. The
director of the prison at YeneSeik is a
political exile. and the convicts in this
country in many cases are worse off than
the exiles in Siberian town. Ia the
larger towns OF Siberia life is not so dull.
There are excellent clubs and hotels
which political exiles and even criminals
are allowed 10 use. When | was at Ye.
niseisk there was a Russian theatrical
company performing at one of the thea
ters. and everybody was permitted to go
10 the show, which was good one. When
balls are given at clubs or hotels the ex-
lies may take their wives and daughters
10 dance, but are not allowed on the ball.
room floor themselves. There is a great
deal more of complaint out of Siberia
about the tyranny of officials than there
IL inside il, and the average notions about
life in Siberia seem TO me to be the out.
rome Of entire ignorance. -lnterview in
Chicago Tribune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06

When the electric telegraph was first
introduced into Chill a stratagem was
resorted 10 in order 10 guard the posts
aud wires against damage on the part 81
tile Araucanisn Indians and maintain
the connection between the strongholds
on the frontier. There were AZ the time
between 40 and 80 captive Indians in the
Chilian camp. General Pinto called them
together. and, pointing to the telegraph
wires. said:
~Do you see those wires?r
Yes. general
/ want you TO remember not 20 60
near or touch them. for if you do your
hands will be held aud you will be I'M
able TO get away.
The Indians smiled incredulously.
Then the general made them each in sue
cession take hold of the wire at both
ends Of an electric battery IN full opera
ton, after which he exclaimed:
Il command YOU TO let go the wire"
= can't; my hands are benumbed.'
cried each Indian.
The battery was then stopped. Not
long after the general restored them 20
liberty, giving them strict injunctions 10
keep the secret and not betray it TO tIeiI
countrymen.
This had the desired effect, for. "a
might be expected, the experience was
related in the strictest confidence u
svery man in the tribe. and the tele-
graph has ever since remained unmo.
Tested
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
ForMalaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN S IRON BITTERS
own a Home-StOp Paying Rent.

The Gramite State Propideat Association
Of N. H., which has organized and is now
represented by Local Board of on. 0aon
sitiSens in thss city, with a large number
sf shares sold, offers you the privilege,
Of OssniRg the House you aOso reside ia,
or property as Taluable, for the monthly
rent you are now paying.
Any person who can sage q dollar or
more month, may, by securing shares
Ia this Association enter into the posses
sion of his Don Home.
Property will be purchased In any To-
cality in the City or County, wherever
the value may be sufficiently assured.
Neunbers need no large amount Of money
10 obtain the advantage of the system Of
Fept purchase adopted by this association
bnt any person can obtain loan by sub.
scribing to share Of the same.
Shares will purchase property ats 500.
:. 400.
Any further information viii be gladly
given BY r. g. ELLIOTT, Secretary OF the
Socal Board OF the Association for this
ay-who IL authorized to solicit for
same. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06

Hol for Murray Hill! Purchaser
are beginning to flock there
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber Of Anne Arundel
county. has obtained FROM the Orphsns'
Court 90 Anne Arundel County, In
Maryland, letters iestsmeutary on the
personal estate of WILHELMINIA
VIRGINS, late of Anne Arundel county,
deceased. All persons haYing claims
against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or
before the
s0TH DAY OF APRIL. 1899.
They may otherwise, by law. be exclud-
ed from all benefit Of the said estate. All
persons indebted TO said estate are request
ed TO make immediate payment,
Given under my hand this 29th day of
October, 1891.
MARY Z. WTGGINS,
o21 Executrix
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, of Anne Arundel
county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county, in
Maryland, letters of administration on
the personal estate of ENOS HAIR
MAN, late of Anne Arundel county, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers there
Of, to the subscriber, on OF before the
18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1897.
They may otherwise, by law, be exclud
ed from all benefit of the said estate. AL
persons indebted to said estate arerequest
ed to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 10Th day of
May, 1891.
JOIN F. WILLIAMS
MIC Administrator
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, of Anne Arundel
County, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county, In Mary.
land, letters testsmentary on the personal
estate of ELIZABETH j. CAULK, late
of Anne Arundel County, deceased. AL
persons having claims against the said de
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the
10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1899.
They may otherwise, by law, be exclu-
ded from all benefit of the said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are reques.
ted to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 4th day Of
August, 1891,
"a DANIEL CAULK, Executor
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
A Real Balsam Is Kemp,s Balsam.

The dictionary says "A balsam is a
thick, pure aromatic substance flowing
from trees" Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs is the only cough
medicine that is real balsam. Many
thin, watery cough remedies are called
balsam, but such are not. Look through
bottle of Kemp's Balsam and notice
what pure, thick preparation it is If
yeI cough use Kemp's Balsam. At all
druggists Large bottles so cents and
<1.00
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, of Anne Arundel
county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Anne Arundel county, In Mary
land, letters tesiamentary on the person
81 estate of GUSTAVUS WOODS, late
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber, on or before the
3OTH DAY or JANUARI, 1892.
They may otherwise, by law, De exclu-
ded from all benefit of the said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are re
Quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2Slh day of
July. 1891.
72S ELIZABETH f. WOODS.