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iHE PORTSMOUTH HERALD, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1932. PACE NO INDICTMENT AGAINST EDGAR IS EXPECTED Belief Is That Young Spofford Slayer Will Be Set At Liberty Keene, June 11--The manslaughter Edgar shot and killed Lewis Surcharge against William H. Edgar, dick, 38, in Spofford Wednesday night 19-year-old Spofford resident, will after Bnrdlck had fired a rifle snot proceed through the regular court at him and -then entered the Edgar channels and will be presented to the home and inflicted a severe beating grand jury at the September term of to Mrs. Bernie Edgar, William's Superior Court, according to County mother. Edgar was released until Solicitor Arthur Olson.

The solicitor $1,000 bail after entering a plea of expressed the opinion that the grand not guilty to the manslaughter charge jury would return a "no in municipal court Thrusday morn- bill" against Edgar. ing. MAN HELD AS SUSPECT IN KIDNAPING (Continued trom raee One) Inaping was checked and many an established. Then Thursday morning the pictures of these men were spread before the almost hysterical woman. in Proprietors cemetery, under the direction of J.

Verne. Chmxh (Conjreraiional) Arthur Acy Houner. of Education, Laura Sumner. 6 meeting of the school. Meet at church at 10.30.

O0.30 a. m. orgarr re-' 10.45 a. m. Children's Day service.

Service-of dedication and consecration for children and parents. Graduation exercises for the primary Junior departments, with preaen- tiflbn of diplomas, Bibles, Bible. dictionaries. Friends of children and strangers are cordially invited. 4 p.

m. Young People's Society nieces at parish, bouse for transportation, to Stratham Hill for the annual meeting which closes OJT season. The annual Cradle Roll party will be held on Thursday, June 17, at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Roland Noyes, 700 South street. If not pleasant on that day, the party will be held on the 21st.

EXETER NEWS ti Graduates to Attend Vesper Service Church of Christ (UniversaKst) Rev. F. B. Chatterton, Minister. 10.45 Morning worship, dren's Day and the 1 worship Chil- period "Which is the man you talked with will be in charge of the children of the church school.

The program will as follows: Now I Wake and See the "Light, Kindergarten class Jon the telephone on March she all their efforts on breaking down her was -Which is the man you resistance. Thursday they began to break went out with that night?" The eyes of her inquisitors were through. They brought her pictures of i boring into her from all sides. She men whose names had been found in could withstand the pressure no lon- her room. She pointed to the picture of Brinkert.

He, she said, was the man she had talked to on the telephone; A Greeting, The Clock, Two Boys, Robert. Laigh ton Louise Barnabee Frederick Hand he was the man with that night. she had gone out ger. She pointed at the picture of Brinkert and police knew that their suspicions had some definite foundation. He Had no Children's Day, Charles Adams I Would Like to be a Sunbeam.

Prances Knight Ever So Much. Robert Ferry The Impolite Little Dandelion, Margaret Meyers As police disclosed that their suspi- Tno 1m but a Litu Child, cions of Miss Sharpe go hack almost I Robert Miller Although for the first time she was beginning to tell what the police to tne day of the kidnaping itself, it wanted to know the examination had Vi as supposed that she had been under to be Interrupted. For she was so ner- constant and strict surveillance ever Bible Boys, The graduating classes.of the Robinson Seminary and the Exeter High, school win attend vesper sen-ice at church on Sunday evening at seven o'clock. The fun parish choir will be in attendance uader the direction of John P. Brown, organist, and choir master, assisted by Misfi Jean Rathbone, violinist.

The music will include the "Nune Dimittis," Gregorian Chant, and offertory anthem, "SeeR Ye the Lord," by with violin obligate. The address "wfll be by the rector, Rev. Edward A. Dodd. Immediately before the service there will be program of music lor organ and violin, including the following: Meditation by Squire, Air by Goldmark, Melodie by Gluck.

He Called the Churches Summon to Worship The churches of Exeter summon one and all to worship tomorrow. -Everyone is welcome and there is a service to meet the needs of each. The churches offer a helping giving renewed inspiration, courage and faith. Much is to be gained through joining in the cause of the right by attending the church of your choice tomorrow. Children's Sunday win be observed at the Congregational church tomorrow.

Rev. James W. Bixler, D. will deliver a sermon entitled, "The 1 Heart of a Child," at the morning service. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock, Children's Day exercises will be held in the large vestry.

There is to be singing and recitations by the Primary class of the. Sunday school, and the pastor will give a brief talk. The Christian Endeavor vesper service will be combined with this Children's Day program. At the Unitarian church tomorrow morning, there will be a christening grass is springing up. Soon the will be at the height of its beauty, with many varieties of flowers in bloom.

Dr. Swasey wfll have good cause to be proud of this great Improvement which he gave to his.hoaie town, when returns and views nature's completion of his gift. Repairing Town Hall Entrance The entrance to the Town hall on the Front street btiup anew flooring, an improvement which was much needed. Seminary Seniors Hold Banquet The Senior class of Bohinson Seminary held a class banquet at the Ashworth Hotel, Hanipton Beach; on Wednesday night. The principal, James A.

Pirnie and the class ad-visor, Miss Barbara Warren, -were the guests Ox. the class. This -occasion was much enjoyed by all. CONVICT Annual Exhibition at Seminary Proves Big Success The annual exhibition -vss held Alice Foss of the sewing classes. Both-i vjce to their country in the army, at deserve much credit for the fine show- serving as an officer.

Robinson Seminary yesterday after- ing of their pupils. Mrs. Forrest San- Frances Perkins sevvioe for children in connection with Ray Faulkner, Donald vous that her questioners feared to press her further except with a doctor in attendance. And so the questioning was put over until yesterday. Shortly before noon the police went to the Morrow 'home and told Charles Springer, secretary ol the late Senator Morrow, to have the maid prepare herself for further examination.

The young woman went to her room and there she poured crystals Irom a can marked "poison" into a glass, let the crystals dissolve, and drank the poison. Returning downstairs Miss Sharpe presented herself. One moment, she stood there apparently ready to submit to further questioning. And the next moment, as the poison struck, she was a crumpled heap of neatly starched floor. since, to all intents a prisoner in the Morrow home.

OBSEQUIES Frank J. Fhilbrick The large gathering of people who assembled in the lodge room at the Masonic Temple "yesterday to pay a. final tribute to the late Frank J. Philbrick was an impressive indica- ition of the general esteem in which 'he was held by nil who knew him. The lodge room was beautified with a profusion of flowers.

Persons prominent in Masonic cir- New Hampshire were and evsry branch of the fra- Adams, John Wiggin, Richard Adams Four-Leaf Clover, Virginia Clark jAsleep and Awake, Reginald Miller I Your Part, Ray Newton I Love the Children's Day, Alice Barnabee I The Recruiting Station, Garland Ferry My Garden, Dorothy Perry A Soldier, Russell Adams Their Message'. Eleanor Dame What a Boy Gave to Jesus, 'Norman Perkins noon, proving a big success rtrom. every standpoint. It showed that this school sets a high standard in work and that its students are possessed of a high average of capability. The Seminary faculty deserve much credit for the showing of their pupils.

The exhibits were in three classes, these being the baking of bread, sewing and art work. The exhibits were on, display in one of the class rooms, each' FORBIDDING TRUST bom, art supervisor of the Exeter schools, also deserves credit lor the fine cxtdbiton of art work done by mcra- On and after this date, June 10, 1S32, bers of her classes. will not be responsible for bills con- The bread exhibition included forty-! tracted by any one but myself. EUGENE B. DAVIS.

2t jll nine loaves, each baked to perfection and showing clearly that the Home; Economics department turns out expert in the culinary art. There were: 'Montana state college has won UM about seventy-five drawings by students Montana intercollegiate basketball ol the art classes, forty posters in col-1 championship for 29 of the last SI of the bread and sewing exhibits bear-jors, including some excellent ones 'on years. The public is'cordially invited to attend these services. At the Baptist church tomorrow uniform on the polished ternity weU represented. Mr.

Philbrick' was a 33rd degree Mason. How long Violet Sharpe has known The services were con dueted by Rev. the was under serious suspicion is a rector of St. John's Everything Knows, Aura Clark Two Ways of Looking ai It, Jesus is Here, In Summer, O.ir Glad Time, God's Garden, A Boy's Recitation, William Smart Come tTnto Me, Emily Hand Our Chart and Compass. Charlotte Smart Irene Severance David Myers Isabelle Herinance matter oi conjecture, but she mus: long have realized that she was being subjected to far more rigorous watch than other servants in the Lindbergh imd Morrow homes.

For not long after the kidnaping, when her first responses were unsatisfactory, police took action of which ihe was unquestionably aware. They look her to the Lindbergh home at Hopewell for continued examination and in her absence her room was searched, all her belongings confiscated, and information gained which eventually Church. Philip Smart At 3 o'clock the members of the Y. IP. C.

U. will leave for Gloucester for i closing service of the year. St. John's Lodge, No. 1, A.

A. Washington Rayol Arch Chapter; Davenport Council, R. S. the Ineffable Grand Lodge of Perfection; Grand Council, Princes of Jerusalem, and the New Hampshire Chapter, Order of Rose Croix. Grand student nurse at the Franklin Hospital Master Alan M.

Wilson of Manches- enjoying a vacation of three weeks, ter and Henry M. Cheney of Concord, i Mrs. Leah O'Brien will return to her PERSONALS Miss Ruth Young of Kearsarge Way, the usual service of public worship conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank- prizes totalled $30. In the bread baking lin Zeiger.

A Children's Day service contest there was a first prize of $5, will be held at 12 o'clock in the ves-ja secorid prize of $3 and a third prize 'of $2. These prizes were donated by Mrs, Harriet G. Burlingame of Exeter. The sewing prizes were divided into three classes. For the 7th Grade, the first prize was and the second prize, $2.

For the 8th Grade, the prize was $4 and the second prize, $2.50, For the Freshman class, the first prize was J5 and the second prize, These were donated by Mrs. Lena Day ol Exeter and Miss Laura. Nelson, now residing In France. The judges in ihe sewing contest were Mrs, Dora Wightman, Mrs. John Kimball and Miss Lucy Storer.

In the ing a number. The names of the own-i a display of artistic note ers -were unknown, the judges deciding, waffle rugs, tea trays, tea tiles, ante-! upon the winners by number only. The flowers and other items. morning. Rev.

John L. Clark will take as his sermon topic, "Things Which Cannot Be Shaken." James Rathbone will act as soloist. At the Methodist church. Rev. bert A.

Cooper will take as his subject for the morning worship, "The Banner of Truth." At 6 p. nx, the Epworth League meeting will be held, the Harold Byers speaker being Mr. Ryder, the new secretary of the YMCA. Members of the Greenland Federated Church Young People's Association will be the spec-j bread contest, the Judges were Miss ial guests ol the league at t.hi« service. Tfi.n'ra, Manix, Miss Gertrude Seward At St.

Michael's Catholic church, and Miss Dorothy Pressey. Sunday mass win be held by Rev. Fr.j About three hundred persons were Daniel J. Cotter at 6.30, 8, 9.10 and present. After an opportunity had been 10.30 a.

m. The devotion service will be afforded to inspect the exhibits, ar; in- Grade 7 had ten exhibits in dress- making in class In class 2 there were' 20 dresses entered, and in class three! there were 35 exhibits. Class 2 was ad- j' judged as follows: 20 percent 80 percent workmanship. Class 3 was adjudged 20 percent by suitability olj material, 30 percent by. general appearance, and 50 percent by workmanship, i Grade 8 and class 3 had a g-ood exhibition of home project work in sew- ing.

All who attended found the al-j ternoon a roost interesting one and ot-'i parted with a better appreciation of the work which the Seminary is ac- Boxing Shew Main's Pines Seats 35c Won. Nite June 13tfa complishing. held at 7 p. ro. led to her partial account atlending of her doings on the night of the kid- active 33rd degree Masons in the (duties as chief operator at the telephone state, were among the Masonic lead- on Monday after a leave of absence New Stop Sign on Clifford Street The selectmen of this town announce a stop sign has been erected on Clifford street, at the junction of Franklin street.

Cars going from Clifford streets into Franklin or Water streets will be expected to come to full stop at the sign. napinp. Among her effects Representatives were nlso present i from the Home for Aged Women, the in the room at hw nl nrt sf Portsmouth Athletic Club and ihe Morrow home was found a list of Joto chur The officers of st names and addresses, among them john Lodgc Qf hjch phil- ihat of Brinkert. briek was a he the ir Every one of those names was run Th were Worshipfu i down by police, the activttes of each A man named on the night of the kid- FOR SALE $2700. OFF MIDDLE ROAD Near Plains 2'i story, six rooms, natural wood finish, bath, hcnt, elcc.

lights, gar- aire. Taxes SCO, interest on $2700 average family water charge fire insurance $6.25. These annual carryind charges that total S213.35 or less than per month. This property is in Al condition. Tht price for this End property is extremely low.

Some improvements. Extra larje TO SETTLE AN ESTATE offer this six room comfortable shed divellinE. hennery. (tarrten plot. This is near water overlooking Pierce Island.

$1600. Kendall Caswell Agency 4 Congress St. Harold Marston, Junior Warden James R. Baird and Chaplain John H. Yeaton, The honorary bearers were Albert i Jimkins, Frank L.

Prayor, and Edward H. Adams, 33rd degree of this city; Henry M. i Cheney of Concord, Rev. Arthur M. iDunstan of Dover, Henry L.

and Rev. William Porter Niles of Bela Kingman of Newmar- jket, Dr. Roscoe Blanchard, Dr. Louis Flanders and Ralph Wiggin Dover, George Googins, William Randall and Henry L. Mrs, Laura Downs and son Arthur, of Gates street, are visiting in Lacouia.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chesley of Nottingham, were visitors here on Friday. Miss Dorothy Chaddock of Winter streets, yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Fifield Entertains W.

C. T. U. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Carrie Fifield, corner of Main and was one of the three-year graduates receiving diplomas at the Nasson Institute at Sanford.

Me. Mrs. William Schoffield of Peterbor- with a good number of members in attendance. Services will be held as usual at the ough, called upon Mayor F. W.

Hart- I Christian Adventist church, with both teresting program was presented in the assembly hall while the judges Tere meeting to select the winners. The Seminary orchestra rendered selections in a pleasing manner. The Junior High Dramatic club presented a one-act coinedy entitled, "The Truth About Jane." This was greatly enjoyed by the audience, as'it was excellently enacted. The girls taking part were Joan Morrison, Gertrude Sinclair, Lucy Williams, Caroline Denoncour, Barbara Sanbom, Mary Bruce and Margaret Armstrong. It was directed by Miss Barbara Loonier.

Following the play, Miss Marie M. Walters gave an interesting talk on the subject, "The Care of Fine explained and demonstrated the proper methods of washing silks, ray- ons, fine cottons and Iniens to prevent shrinkage, streaking and fading. At the dose of this talk the judges announced, that they had decided upon the winners in ths contests. The suspense was great as Headmaster GRADUATES AT WEST POINT Walker R. Goodrich, son oi Mr.

and Mrs. John Goodrich of Broad i street, graduated yesterday from, the I S. Military Academy west Point. Mr. Goodrich is a graduate of Portsmouth High School and was president of his class in his senios 1 year.

He was prominent in atfc- at the High School and at the Military Academy. Several of his ancestors on both sides volunteered and gave their ser- FOR SALE Roadside stand and 6 acre farm on Lafayette Rd. 4 miles from Portsmouth on the Boston-Portlandthorough- fare. 9 room house, housa, fire places, electric lights, hotwa- ter heat, barn 50x40, large shed, hen houses. $679.82 cash balance by mortgage of $2600.00.

The Trafton Agency Tel. et i ford and Chief of Police George H. a morning-worship service and an James A. Pirnie, announced the num- Ducker yesterday in connection with; ning service at p. featured by bers of the various prize-winning ex- coming Washington celebration of the Colonial Dames.

I Mrs. John G. Kingsbury has left for a choir. At the First Church of Christ. Scien- two-months' visit at Butler, N.

with tist, Sunday morning worship will be her daughter, Mrs. William Rea and. held as usual. ex-Mayor Rea. Mrs.

Fred A. Gray returned this af- B. jtembon from a two weeks' visit with Green of this her daughter, Mrs. Evans F. Sealand clly, Grand Master Allan M.

Wilson and Herbert Richardson of Manchester, George B. Lord, William M. Norton, Ralph W. Junkins, Harry W. Peyser and James E.

Whalley, representing the Past Commanders Association; Eminent Commander Edwin B. Austin of DeWitt Clinton Com- and Dr. Sealand at Richmond HH1, L. special music by the Young People's, hibits, followed by ihe disclosure of the; 1 name of the winning exhibits, by disclosure of the name of the! Algonquin Club Plays Newburyport I. Mrs.

Harry Matthews of Mrs. Grace Ayers of and Marie Seavey of North Hampton, daughters of the late- Otis Philbrick and Hazen Philbrick of Boston, and two daughters, were here yes- The Algonquin club will play New- buryport at basiball on the Playstead 'tomorrow afternoon, mandery, Thrice Illustrious Master terday to attend the funeral of their Chauncey C. Hodgdon of Davenport uncle, Frank J. Philbrick. Council, R.

S. High Priest Charles M. Dale of Washington Royal Arch Chapter; the Portsmouth Hairy Foote of Athletic "Club, Au- Bow Street Monument Works GRANITE AND MARBLE LOWEST PRICES CON F. DOWD Formerly on Market St lei 2592-M gustus P. Simpson of the Home Aged Women, and Charlss H.

Wiggin Maiden, Mass. The active bearers were the following officers of St. John's Lodge: Worshipful Master Leon A. Robinson, Senior Warden Harold A. Marston, Janior Warden James R.

Baird, Marshal G. Victor John H. yeaton, Boss, Senior Chaplain Deacon George B. Ward, Junior Deacon William F. Tilton, Senior Steward Rufus Ferguson, Junior Steward Ralph Atwell, Tyler Willis Finder.

Committal services were held at the grave by Rev. Mr. Ganter, interment talcing place in the family lot Owing to the necessity of his being in Washington on business, Hon. Albert Hislop will not attend the National convention at Chicago. He will be represented as national committeeman by Judge Britton of Wolfeboro.

Frank W. Randall attended a reunion of, his class at the University of New Hampshire last evening. Miss Alice M. Fernald, bookkeeper for Carter-Taylor, will leave tomorrow for an extended vacation in California, where she will be the guests of her sister, Mrs. Roy Madill, A pleasant tea parly was held Friday evening in her honor at Miriam's Tea House.

o'clock. In Court on Gambling Charge William Fraser of Auburn, was tried before Judge Ernest G. Templeton in Exeter municipal court yesterday on the charge, of keeping a gambling resort. He was fined $10 and costs of $10.62. The arrest was made by Officer Munsey and Chief of Police Chrysler.

winning student. After each winner was the assembly joined in hearty applause in honor.of the victor. The prizes were awarded as follows: Bread Contest 1st prize--Florence Rand. 2nd prize--Dorothy Berry. 3rd prize--Nellie Call.

1st honorable mention--Florence at Z3 Anne 2nd honorable mention--Clara Chapelle. La- 3rd honorable Pendergast. 4th honorable mention--Esther Wat Dr. Swasey Returns to Exeter Dr. Ambrose A.

Swassy' will be at his home here shortly after having spent the winter in Cleveland, O. He will reside at his fine estate on the Newmarket-Toad, Fort Rock Farm, the v.immer. The Swasey parkway, his gift Mrs. Cadwalader of Philadelphia, to the citizens of this town, is now be- opened her summer residence at York I coming very beautiful as the trees and Harbor, today. are naw in leaf and the new 5th honorable mention--Olive Larkin, Sewing Contest Class m--1st prize, Ethel 2nd prize, Ruth Bernier.

Class born Class 2nd 1st honorable mention--Lydia Gaidis; if 2nd, Winona Prime; 3rd, Rita Rich-ij ards; 4th, Elizabeth Rowe; 5th, othy Janvrin. I The Seniors, Juniors and eighth I hri nn CPCCIAM t.V»* grade had no school session in morning, staying at home to bread for the exhibit. The sewing classes, have been working upon articles of clothing for this event throughout the school year. Miss 'Susan Bryant is in charge of the. cooking dasses and M5ss theji DELIVERIES i on the FORD V-8 and Improved 4 Cylinder Cars are in y.

Full Swing We are receiving in trade a fine variety of used cars. I Now is the time to make a. purchase and enjoy the full I ij motoring season. You will find our used -cars in good 3J dean condition, mechanically checked in- our service de- 31 partment and conservatively priced. It will be to your advantage to call and see our used can; have a demon- Salesman on duty until 8 o'clock every evening.

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