The Monitor-register. [volume] (Woodstown, Salem Co., N.J.) 1892-1972, 1897-08-27
DOINGS IN NEW JERSEY.

Trenton, Aug. 2S-Mrs. Susie D.
Mills, wife of William Mills, wealthy
Asbury Park resident, today filed bill
in the court of chancery for mainte-
nance and support. Mrs. Mills claims
that her husbands allowance of $40 a
week is inadequate to support and
dress her at the shore.
Bridgeton, Aug. 22.-Charles E. Ma
son, young married man, lately in
the employ of the United States Ex
press company, at Port Norris, was ar
rested at his home, in this city, late
last night, charged with embezzlement
by the company There were three
charges against him, aggregating $87,
and he was committed for hearing by
Mayor Applegate.
Trenton, Aug. 23-Two Trenton citi-
zens met sudden deaths yesterday. One
of them was Theodore Stryker, we'll
known citizen, 65 years of age. Mr..
Stryker dropped dead while chasing
some boys who had been stealing fruit
from his yard. Thomas Kelly, aged
%, dropped dead while standing in
front of mirror in his bedroom adjust
ing his necktie. Kelly had been subject
TO nedrC trouble.
Millville, N. j., Aug. 25.-The late
train on the West Jersey railroad col
lided with Wrecker last night, and
piled the cars on top of each other. 1t
is said that the operator at Vineland
gave the wrong signal. One man, who
has not been identified, was killed out
right. Two others, Samuel Wilson and
the foreman of the wrecker, are be-
lieved to be fatally injured, and a
number of others, including Port
Braudriff, of Millville, and Rev. ]. F.
Shaw, of Trenton, less seriously.
Bridgeton, N. j., Aug. 26.-Mrs. Car
RE N. Richards. wife of John Richards,
farmer, hanged herself at her home
Tuesday night, The body was dis
covered by her husband No cause is
known, except mental disturbance con-
sequent upon the violent death of her
eldest son few years ago. She left
note for her husband, bidding him
goodby in endearing terms. The wo-
man leaves two small children. The
family was prosperous, and Mrs. Rich
ards always setEled cheerful and con-
tented. She was 35 years old.
Trenton. Aug. 26.-The mansion of
Il Iituh "A MdSUWl was SOlu at SnerllI 8
sale yesterday afternoon for 1924 400
This is about $4,000 over the amount of
the mortgage on the property. The
purchaser was w. E. Holt, a lawyer
Mr.. Holt would not say who the real
purchasers were, but stated that he
was representing a syndicate. 1t is
understood that the syndicate includes
Senator William H. Skirm, who is one
itors. The property has been bought
for speculation, and Mcgowan will be
compelled to vacate in a very short
time.
Trenton, Aug. 2t.-Peter w. Grocer,
secretary and treasurer of the Mercer
and the Mechanics Building and Loan
| associations is short $S9 TAO. So in his ac-
counts, if the report made yesterday
by the committee of investigation
quietly appointed several weeks ago is
we'll founded. About 300 shareholders
of the two companies met at Library
Hall to hear the report, and there was
| a stormy scene when the facts were
disclosed. The shareholders We're angry,
threatening language was used, and
one woman became hysterical. Grocer,
who is about 65 years old, has not
been arrested. He has a wife and fam
lily, and until recently stood high in the
community. His only answer to the
| charge thus far made known is a de-
| NAL of the correctness of the figures.
Red Bank Aug. 22.-Mrs. Rebecca
| Stout resides in Middletown township,
| and follows the occupation of dress
| making. Her business calls her to Red
Bank frequently. 1t is said that at the
request of one of her customers she
| started for ii residence on Maple ave-
nue. about 1920 last night and had
nearly reached her destination when
| some person caught her by the throat
| and struck her over the head with
| some sharp instrument, inf1cting a
| dangerous wound. She was discovered
| by passerby in a dazed condition. AS
| sistance was summoned and a physi-
clan called to dress the wound. Her
| face was badly swollen and she was
| covered with blood. Who was the as
| sailant and what was the motive of
| the assault is a mystery, but it is be-
| lieved when she RECEIVERS from the
| shock she may give the officers some
| clew
Trenton, Aug. 22.-John Ferris and
| George Mcdonald have been commit
| ted to the county Jail for an alleged
| attempt to kill MIR. and Mrs George
| Applegate by firing II shots into their
bedroom. The Applegates live on Cedar
| lane, and they had retired for the night
| when Mrs. Applegate was aroused by
| rapid succession of pistol shots aimed
| into the bedroom. Twelve shots in ali
| were fired, but Mr.. Applegate, whom
| she awakened, could not believe the
| firing was directed against them or
| their home. The following day, how
| ever, Applegates boy picked several
| balls from the window sash and the
| weatherboards, and it was only then
| that the Applegates realized how near
| they came to being murdered. Suspicion
| soon pointed to John Ferris and the
man Mcdonald, who is a brother of
| Mrs Applegate. The suppositon is
| that their anger had been excited by a
remark alleged to have been made by
| Mrs. Applegate.
Newark, N. j.. Aug. 23.-What threat
| ened to end in a general riot broke out
| in the Newark Hartford game at Shoot
| ing park yesterday. The immense
| throng of spectators had crowded over
| the entire field, and numerous small
| fights marked the early part of the
| game. In the last half of the sixth
| inning the big fight took place The
| score stood to 8 in Hartford's favor
when a decision given by Charley
| Brady, the umpire, incensed the mob
| They crowded in on the diamond, and
| it required the united efforts of Pa
| trolman Heller, of Newark, the entire
Vailsburg police force and Managers
| Ellis and Burns to get the umpire into
| the dressing room alive. Stones and
blows flew fast. AS soon as Brady was
| taken from the field a dozen fights
broke out among the crowd. Philil
Dietrich, we'll known South Orange
policeman, and a staunch Newarl
rooter, had his nose broken in the
. fight. During the excitement the wife