This well-known resident of Atlantic Highlands, while in D. Lane Conover's stables on Monday morning, was stricken with apoplexy and died almost immediately. Coroner Smith was notified but did not consider an inquest necessary. The funeral will be held on Thursday.

Mr. Nobles was in his 60th year. He was one of the original projectors of the Atlantic Highlands, and to his energy and push is due much of the success that resort has obtained. He was an excellent talker, and had the ability of easily convincing his hearers that his projects would result in financial success. Two or three years ago his mind became affected, and he worte a letter to the New York Tribune stating that he was going to commit suicide. he did not do so, however, and he was placed under the care of a physician for a time. Afterward he became interested in a patent blueing device from which he expected to make a fortune. This scheme included the erection of a huge factoy at Atlantic Highlands. The factory was never built, although Mr. Nobles went to a great deal of expense in advertising the goods and in making ready for its manufacture.

Source: Red Bank Register April 20, 1887