This Day in History: 1916-11-27

A Greek florist, Henry Fisher of Mahwah, was committed to the County Jail for atrocious assault after biting the hand of Constable Rodgers. Rodgers had been summoned to the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Thuesen, where Fisher had gone on a rampage destroying property and cutting the telephone lines. When Rodgers arrived, Fisher turned on him, beat and bit him and ran away. He was later caught in Hoboken. He was sentenced to a $50.00 fine and was told to keep out of town. (Bristow)