Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-01-23
The Court charged the jury, and the

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of cases in the special sessions yet re-
manned to be disposed.
One of them was the case of the State
against Edward Moore for an attempted
felonious assault upon little girl named
Susanna Sands. The parties are colored,
| Moore being young man about eighteen
years old, while the girl is the daughter
OF minister, who lives near Port Norris.
The child is but fourteen years of age.
more disagreeable case has never be-
fore been in the Court room and there is
scarcely line of the testimony bue that
is very objectional in print. The State
seemed to present a conclusive case,
while the defense was an alibi skillfully
| portrayed. The young man showed that
he was in Port Norris livery stable,
| three miles away, and was not near the
house at any time, and if anybody was
guilty OF the assault, it was somebody
| else other than Moore. This is the case
in nut shell.
| Friday Morning.
| The last case before the court was that
called by Prosecutor Logue in the spec
ial sessions, the state against Nellie Bar
chell, charged with keeping disorderly
house. The fair defendant was repre-
sented by J. L. VanSyckel
The case was opened without any un-
necessary delay, and William Mingin,
neighbor of Nellie's, said she lived on Mill
street. He never heard any disorder
about the house, but had noticed that the
house was frequented by men, some of
whom were under the influence of liquor
Emma Mingin was more positive
witness for the state than her husband
She had frequently seen men, four or
five at time, go to the house at all times
during the day and night. She had also
seen men come out of the house early in
the morning.
Another neighbor, Benz. F. Afford,
added little of Importance. His testi-
mony was simply in like wise with that
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mingin.
Like Mrs. Mingin, Mrs. Afford had
better opportunities of witnessing the
things about the house. Miss Barchell
had many callers who remained for some
time. She had noticed beer being left at
the house.
Harry Hates, of Cedarville, very un-
willing witness, stated that he had visit
ed the house a couple of times. He went
under the influence of liquor and drank
something there. The house was filled
with men and he thought there were
some women up stairs.
Howard Yourison, who lived near Nell
lie at one time, had noticed the house
being frequented by men, and had seen
beer delivered there.
John Fletcher gave like testimony and
quietly retired.
Joseph Penn had visited the house a
couple of times and had drank there. He
had seen men there, but knew nothing of
any disorder at the place.
w. III. Levick was called, and not ap-
pearing, Jail Warden Watkins was called
and said he had served the witness with
a subpoena. Levick had been in the
Court House, but had gone out before he
was called. Mr.. Logue ordered that a
rule be taken out on Levick to show
cause why he should not be held for con-
tempt.
Mr.. VanSyckel, for the defense, said
that the defense was simple. Nellie was
a widow and lived alone, supporting her.
self as seamstress. She was engaged to
be married to man named Hutchinson,
who visited the house every night, and
some times took company there. Hutch
inson had beer delivered at the house 70
himself.
Mrs. Rosanna Edwards, neighbor,
thought Nellie had nice home and was
thoroughly respectable.
Mrs. Arthur Roberts thought the home
OF Nellie was about as nice as ary of her
neighbors.
Nellie said she was widow, a seam
stress and respectable one. The ladies
who came to her home were those who
brought her sewing. She said she was
engaged to be married to Hutchinson,
who calls upon her each night. The other
men who came to her house were friends
OF Hutchinson, three instalment men and
an insurance agent. The beer that came
to the house was brought by her fellow
The case ended there and was referred
to the Court.
The business of the Criminal Court was
wound up with the passing sentences as
follows:
Frank and Robert Fury, felomous as
suit, State Prison, one year each.
Thomas Barker, assoulting an officer,
State Prison, one year.
Albert Vanmeter, John L. Allen, fight
ing, one dollar fine and costs.
Ephraim Marts, assault and battery,
81 fine and costs.
Samuel Rodman. abusing livery rig,
Jail four months.
Alfred Spencer, abusing livery rig,
three months.
Peter Dolan, larceny, States Prison,
three years.
John Riley, petit larceny, three months
county Jail.
! Edward Moore, attempted rape, State