Murder Suspects Seized After South Berwick Killing
Two men Solomon Gatler and Frank Thompson pedlars selling fish in South Berwick were brought to Portsmouth police. Deputy Miles of Saco and Coroner Hames questioned them about Fusnie Sprague’s murder, with authorities seeking Gatler and Thompson after the forenoon train arrival.
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Portsmouth
James OH. Miles
Saco
Freeman B Hames
South Berwick
Portsmouth Sva
Solomon Gatler
Frank Thompson
Fusnie Sprague
South
Hampton News Briefs Highlight Memorial Day Speaker and Damaged Repairs
The Rev. George O. Wiggin of Hampton will deliver the Memorial Day oration at Sandwich and Belmont. Storm damage repairs in Hampton continue with a $900 street railway contribution aiding the town. Elsie A. Johnson died in Hampton at 43 years 11 months and 20 days. Hedging Camp ground cottages open for the season as large pines are removed for lumber. grove improvements are questioned. The Rockingham County auxiliaries are mentioned.
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George O. Wiggin
Hampton
Sandwich
Belmont
Hampton Reach
Elsie A. Johnson
Hedding Camp
Rockingham County
Interview at station follows crime three miles away
Thompcon and another man appeared at the city marshal's office about two o'clock and were later taken to court at the station Tuesday morning at nine. From their account they say they were three miles from the scene when the crime occurred.
Berwick Police Learn of Murder Suspects On May Day
May 1 reports state Cutler and Thompson fled Berwick after a murder. Cutler was found at Nan Manson saloon by Officer Shannon and brought to headquarters. The pair allegedly left with fish, returned Wednesday, and sold catch in South Berwick. Officials sought Stover Perkins and a tall man with a moustache near Knight farm. Local church notices mention a Woman's Board of Missions meeting. Deaths include Peter Whittemore and Moses Lancey, due to tear disease announced locally.
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Dover
Knight Farm
Mea. Sprague
Cutler
Thompson
Hhot
South Berwick
Curler
Woman’s Board of Missions
Congregational Church
Cundw
Ireland
Natal
South Africa
Hampton
Marty P. Deway
Concord
Pilgrim Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Peter Whittemore
Epping
Moses W. Lancey
Suncook
Charter Oak Park and Readvalle racing notes and entries
Horse notes detail Thomas W Lawson with an entry in the 20600 stallion race at Readvalle and 13000 wagered for betting with 6870 for refreshment privileges at the Denver spring meeting. Over 50000 spent on Charter Oak Park Hartford improvements with no indebtedness. Frank Tones nominates in the 2 15 trot with 10000 purse at Hartford Grand Circuit. Idel iimix and Axtello enter 2 15 and 2 30 trots among 47 entries. miscellaneous health and school notes follow.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Readvalle
Denver
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Conn
Frank Tones
Ideliimix
Axtello
Across the River Brief Notes From Kittery for Herald Readers
May term of York county supreme Court opens in Alfred. The Wemarau Union meets at Rice Public Library next Thursday. Mrs George O Wilson ill with appendicitis at Cottle Hill, cared for by Drs Helenger and Johnston. Birthday supper at Second Christian Church vestry Thursday evening. Mrs Clifford and daughter to move to Massachusetts. Mill block tenement to be occupied by Mr and Mrs Marry W Chick. George A Damon and son Leon guest of George W Damon on Government Street. Bible class at Second Methodist vestry begins with large membership under Rev George C Andress. Ladies Aid basket picnic planned for Miss Lalu Omith on Williams Ave. Jamaica... Portsmouth London? Black Sheep at Music Hall in Portsmouth tomorrow. theatre car via P R Y after. Biddeford Journal notes Rev G C Andrews of Kittery, formerly Saco, returns to ministry with improved health. Carpenter Wilbur E Stevenson aboard USS Monongahela arrived harbor. Mr Harry Adlington passed Sunday in Boston. Frank Albertson in town. Mrs George Fernald and son Fred in town, left Sunday. Mr Fred Dinsmore, recently died in Kennebunk, returned. Mrs Herman Keller of West Medford visiting town.
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York County Supreme Court
Alfred
Wemarau Union
Rice Public Library
George O. Wilson
Cottle’s Hil
Clifford
Miss Clifford
Massachusetts
W. Chick
George A. Damon
Leon Damon
Boston
George W.damon
Government Street
Second Methodist Church
George C. Andress
Ladies Aid Society
Secol Methodist Church
Lalu Omith
Williams Avenue
Uoyta
Music Hall
Portsmouth
Biddeford
Kittery
G C. Andrews
Saco
Worcester
George Fernald
Fred
Fred Dinsmore
Kennebuck
Herman Keller
West Medford
Church Notes Highlight Sunday Sermons and Luncheon Plans
Sunday sermons feature Rev B P McDaniels at United Church and Rev Francis R Hornebrook from Newton Mass to preach through June. The Universalist church set topics The Tyranny of Richeala and a parish supper by the Ladies Social Circle Tuesday. Methodist preacher Rev Thomas Whiteside spoke on the miracle of leaves and fishes. York Christian church bids farewell to Rev T G Moses and Pastorate ends with Bantport move. North Church held a four o clock service with Elijah selections by the choir. Middle Street Baptist Sunday School marks Children’s Sunday June 10 with Gospel Bells theme. Foreign Missionary Society reception Monday for new members at State Street Methodist. Advent Christian pastor Rev Claren M Seamens preached Chief on the Cross. evening gospel service followed by praise. Joe Langdon Club to host lecture on Egypt by Rev George Hall with stereoscopic views. Missionary Sunday at St John’s Episcopal featured Rev Dr Rufus W Glarke of New York and notes from New York conference. Pearl Street Baptist two advices cover What Hath God Wrought and Tenderloin slum missions tales as senior guild holds first annual ladies night with speakers Butler of Colby and Rev Bush Rhees. refreshments to follow.
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Richeala
George E. Leighton
Universalist Church
Methodist Church
Thomas Whiteside
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
State Street Vais
Advent Christian Church
Clarnen M. Seamens
George E Hall
Dover
Wil N Tyo
Jobo Langdon
Congregational
Ariddle Street
Alexandria
Phalic
St. John's Episcopal Church
Rufus W. Glarke
New York City
New York
Pearl Street Baptist Church
Robert L. Danton
Tenderloin
Middle Street Baptist Church
State Street
President Butler
Colby College
Bush Rhees
Rochester(ny
Greenland Players Prepare For Portsmouth City League Game
Greenland notes a Portsmouth city league match next Saturday between the Wapanago’s and Unity club with expectations of a close, exciting game. George W Brackett visited Portsmouth Saturday. Bicycle enthusiasts were numerous in town on Sunday. Northern school scholars near show time as they strive for a successful entertainment program.
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Greenland
Portsmouth
Wapanago’s
Unity
George W. Brackett
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Credited
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin coated tongue and back pain. After three doctors gave up a friend advised Electric Bitters and within three weeks he recovered, claiming the remedy saved his life and "robbed the grave." Sold at Globe Grocery store for 50 cents per bottle.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Globe Grocery
Plaine Tavern Raid Prompts Court Appearance For Owner
Police raided the Plaine tavern Sunday, conducted a search for malt liquor, seized a keg of beer to the station, and ordered proprietor Andrew Callaghan to appear in court this morning. The report ends with a proverb about murder.
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Plaine
Andrew Callaghan
Cha o Quartet to Perform Selections for Event
The cha o quartet will render several selections during the upcoming event. The program promises a varied mix revealing the ensemble's range and inviting audience engagement in the concert setting.
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Cha O Quartet
Navy Yard Activity and Repairs Report
The Potomac plans to return to the yard and Raleigh steelbanks likely to be built here. Twenty five men were employed last week. Items for the yard were shifted on the naval bill by the Senate. A Black Sheep will draw a crowd from the yard to Music Hall Tuesday. Pumps operate for dry dock work and water is lowered by ten inches daily. The Franklin ship house will be repaired and repainted at $129.00, providing work for numerous painters.
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Senate
Music Hall
Franklin
Maine Notes and Local Updates in Biddeford and Saco
First rail cars for the Biddeford and Saco railroad have arrived in Saco and construction will start immediately. South Berwick lacks street lights due to a dispute with the lighting company. Reverend Father James A Flyon, once an assistant at Saint Marys Biddeford, received a 410 purse from former parishioners and will go to Paris for a pastorate, funded by the Knights of Columbus. Charles E Hill of Saco fined five dollars for animal cruelty. Payson Tuckers will probate in Cumberland County. the will dated March 12, 1900 includes no public bequests. Prohibition convention set for May 16 in Portland. Maine law school move from Bangor denied by university officials. Charles Cole of Saco narrowly escaped death in a runaway. Public and natural observations on tears, religious freedom for swallows in Palestine, and a tiny Mull hamlet named Drimtaidvickhillichattan noted.
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South Berwick
Father James A Flyon
Saint Mary's Church
Biddeford
Father Flyon
Paris
Knights of Columbus
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