Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-05-27
verdict to that effect.


opened the case of Edwards VS.. Fletch-
niger, was resumed. The case is for
theft of blankets, linen, etc., by Ed
wards from Alois Fletchinger. Mr..
Fletchinger took the stand and told of the
robbery
The first witness called this morning
was Charles johnson, a neighbor, who
told what he knew about it,
1t was followed by William McNab.
who bought blanket from John Ed
wards.
j. Hampton Fithian, Esq, who de-
Tended young Edwards, said that they
would show to the jury that the lines
and blankets that were found in his pos
ST sslon were not stolen by him. That
they were stolen was not a question of
doubt.
John Edwards, a boyish looking
youth, was put on the stand in his own
defense, and said he was twenty years
old. That he got the blanket from his
brother, who was now out West. The
lines that he had were bought off another
person. named Cobb. He said he never
lived at Mr.. Fletchinger's; his brother
did. His brother went away night after
Edwards was arrested. He didn't knt w
that the blanket was stolen; never said
anything about it to him. They both
lived at home and owned horses. Didn't
know where his brother got the blanket.
George Myers called, said that Edwards
had pair of lines for several years.
Sometime in February defendants
brother came to his house, and he saw
him and his brother trade horse blan-
kets, John getting one off of his brother,
which corresponded with the one which
Alois Fletchinger said he had stolen.
Samuel Reeves testified that the de-
fendant was working for him at present.
He was home when Mr.. Fletchipger
came to his house to see the lines, and
when he saw them he said they did not
correspond at all with his lines, and af-
terwards offered to settle the case for $50,
This closed the testimony, and as
either side had anything to say the
jury returned a verdict of mot guilty''
leaving their seats.
The case of Frank Angelo, who was
shot several months ago in Vineland
was called, but Ano elo failed to appear
and constable said he could not find
him. Witnesses were discharged for term.
Prosecutor Logue then moved the case
OF the State VS.. John Wilmer, for keeping
disorderly house in this city.
The charge against Wilmer was the
illegal sale of liquor and keeping dis
orderly house on Cohansey street above
Washington.
Oscar Nelson, boy, was called and
said he had been to Winners house and
had seen cider, cigars and tobacco there
for sale. Was there one night from
seven to ten o'clock. Got cider. but had
been drinking beer before he went there
and was drunk. Did not get ANYTHING
there but cider. There was little tussle
that night between all Elmer crowd
Never saw anyone there drunk only this
time.
Samuel Nelson, father of Oscar, who
lives near them went to Winners house
to see if his son had gotten ANYTHING to
drink there. On Sunday night there
was little racket there and a colored
woman said a white man had pulled her
down in his lap. Had never seen apy
druken men around there.
James Ramsey was put on the stand.
and said he had been at Winners place.
When was there saw Wilmer and his
family and others did not know. The
crowd were about half full and had lit
tie rumpus. This was on Sunday night,
but there were no arrests.
The State rested and Judge Hoagland
said he "did not think Wilmer ought to
be convicted of any offense,n and the
jury accordingly brought in a verdict of
mot guilty."
There were no other cases ready and
the jurors were discharged until to NOR
row morning at 10 O'Clock.
Friday Morning.
Sallle b. Munyon, a woman notorious
in the community, was this morning
called to answer to a jury. the serious
charge of performing an abortion,
Sallle Munyon has home near Palan-
tine. There in the quietude of the rural
surroundings, she has lived in a modest
far out from the pleasant neighborhood
of her home, until now her name is
banded about with the utmost freedom.
and her alleged practices are discussed by
all classes.
If all that is said against her be true.
Sallie Munyon is dangerous member of
society, and she has caused much distress
among the people. Once she was charged
with causing the death of woman over
in Salem county, but after an elaborate
trial she escaped conviction and returned
to her home. 1t was but short time
however, before rumors came again from
that Palantine home, and then the sensa-
ton OF her second arrest, her incarcera-
ton in the Jail, the securing of $1,000 bail.
and now her trial before Judge Hoagland
and jury of twelve men.
The Court House this morning was