New-York tribune., 1895-08-10
MIDDLESEX COUNTY.
NEW-BRUNSWICK.

Misplaced confidence in an old schoomate is the
cause for mourning Of L. K. Crennng, a druggist.
of Milltown. With the severance OF the ties Of
friendship goes 500 OF Mr.. Crennings cash. A
former friend in New-York City. who went by the
name OF Edgar e. Brooks, and on other occasions
was known Edgar G. Erwin. recently wrote HIN.
saying he was to have a vacation and that
nothing refreshing 10 him visit 10 n
quiet country place. where he could drink in the
balmy air and be freed from the active cares Of
city life. Accordingly. Mr.. Crenning opened his
hospitable home to the young man. and he
Ee readily made friends with every one, and from
his conversation ii soon became apparent he
''highhyer" He spoke Of thousands of dollars
though they cents, and impressed all with his
importance.
On Thursday evening he failed to appear at the
usual supper-time Mr.. Crennng, having occasion
TO go upstairs. found that his pockets had been
rihed. OF course. he connected the sudden dsap-
pearance Of the man and the money, and came
the conclusion that he had been robbed by his old
schoolmate.
The town searched. but nothing has been
found of the who spent such a profitable vcca-
ton in Militown.
Maurice McGrath. of the New brunswick Boat
Club, won the annual swimming match for the
championship at Highland Beach last week.
Ground has been broken for the natatorium which
Richard Shorirdge a wealthy Englishman. pro-
poses TO build in Liberty-st. The first floor will
contain a smoking-room lockers. private bathrooms
and two large tanks. sixty feet long and twenty
feet wide. ranging in depth from three to six feet
Preparations are being made for the water car
nival on August 2l contract has been made
with Pain for an elaborate display Of fireworks.
Drs. Hull, Iredell Hindle and Lindstedt are at
tending the Dentists Convention at Asbury Park.
John w. Durham. organist OF Christ Church. gave
a recital at the Franklin Park Church on Monday
evening assisted by Edward G. MarQuand, vocal
Instructor of the New Brunswick Musical Institute
President Austin Scott. OF Rutgers College. has
Issued the prize list for next year There four
teen valuable prizes to be contested for and stu
dents VIII find much variety in the subjects open
for contest.
Lieutenant Joseph Castner. United States Army.
who has been enjoying a respite from military duty
with his parents In this city. has gone to Chad
wlcks
A. L. Mundy. Joseph Fisher. " S. Voorhees, and
W. T.. Sper.ing home after three weeks fsn-
ing trip on the Canadian lakes.
NJ me Rev Wills Reeves pastor Of the Ptman
tomorrow on "A plea for the women they have a
Scrptural rgnt to wear bloomers. knickerbockers.
baseball attire. trousers or any other costume that
Severa. detachments Of Company d, Sd Regiment
are competing at the annual State shoot. being
held at Sea Girt. This company be relied on 10
make good showing. numbering among Its ranks
several sharpshooters OF merit
Relief Council. o. U. A. NJ. held its twenty fifth
annual excursion TO Coney Island and Rockaway on
Friday last.
The Brunswick Traction Company has presented
petition and pan to the Common Council which
II carried out Will effectually grdiron the city 4
public meeting will be held on August Y9 when
propertyowners and others interested Will be heard